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Nippon Paint India appoints Ruchika Bansal as Strategic Initiatives Lead to steer growth agenda
Synopsis: Nippon Paint India has named Ruchika Bansal as Strategic Initiatives Lead, tasking her with shaping the company’s business priorities and growth strategy. New Delhi: In a strategic leadership move designed to bolster its…
Indigo Paints Limited plays down competitive threat from Birla Opus; margins intact despite market noise
Synopsis: Indigo Paints has firmly rejected fears of a price-war-led margin squeeze following the entry of Birla Opus into the decorative paints market, saying profitability across the industry has held up and that it continues…
Axis Bank denies bidding for stake in CreditAccess Grameen Limited
Synopsis: Axis Bank on Saturday clarified that it has neither submitted nor plans to submit a bid for a stake in CreditAccess Grameen, amid market speculation and investor queries. The lender said there is no…
Indigo Paints Limited bets on premium push as demand shows early signs of recovery
Synopsis: Indigo Paints reported resilient Q3 FY26 performance despite a weather-hit October, with EBITDA and PAT outpacing revenue growth. The company is leaning into premium emulsions, enamels and waterproofing while keeping advertising disciplined and expanding…
IDFC FIRST Bank appoints KPMG for forensic audit in ₹590-crore suspected fraud case
Synopsis: IDFC FIRST Bank has appointed KPMG to conduct an independent forensic audit into the suspected ₹590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving certain Haryana government-linked accounts. The move follows the lender’s earlier disclosure of…
AU Small Finance Bank clarifies Haryana de-empanelment; says no financial impact
Synopsis: AU Small Finance Bank on Sunday issued a clarification regarding its de-empanelment by the Government of Haryana for government business, stating that preliminary findings show no financial impact or fraudulent activity involving the bank.…
IDFC FIRST Bank flags ₹590 crore fraud at Chandigarh branch; four officials suspended
Synopsis: IDFC FIRST Bank has identified suspected fraudulent transactions amounting to approximately ₹590 crore at its Chandigarh branch involving certain Haryana government-linked accounts. Four officials have been suspended, a forensic audit has been initiated, and…
Tata Communications, RailTel collaborate to Strengthen India’s Digital Infrastructure Backbone for AI
Synopsis: In a move set to strengthen the foundations of India’s digital future, Tata Communications, the leading global communications technology player, and RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. entered into a strategic association to jointly advance…
IFSCA–IICA Unveil Strategic Roadmap to Institutionalize a Standardized Corporate Governance Ecosystem at GIFT-IFSC
Synopsis: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s International Financial Services ecosystem, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at…
AI Impact Summit 2026 Concludes with Adoption of New Delhi Declaration
Synopsis: 89 countries and international organisations endorse a sharedg lobal vision for collaborative, trusted, resilient and efficient Ai. Key Deliverables: Global Platforms, Principles and Collaborative Mechanisms Announced Across 7 Pillars. New Delhi: The AI…
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Royal Orchid Hotels flags independent director’s exit at associate KSDPL
Synopsis: Royal Orchid Hotels Limited has informed stock es that an independent director at its associate,…
TCS, Tata Group partner OpenAI to build 100MW AI infra, roll out Enterprise ChatGPT
Synopsis: Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Group and OpenAI have forged a multi-dimensional strategic partnership to accelerate…
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Pine Labs partners OpenAI to power ‘Agentic Commerce’ in India
Synopsis: Pine Labs Limited has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to build what it…
Delhivery partners NVIDIA to build AI-powered mapping stack for Bharat
Synopsis: Delhivery Limited has partnered with NVIDIA to develop an AI-powered, India-first digital mapping and…
United Spirits appoints Archana Sasan as interim General Counsel
Synopsis: United Spirits Limited has appointed Ms. Archana Sasan as interim General Counsel for up…
Intellect Design Arena powers ANB’s wholesale banking transformation in Saudi Arabia
Synopsis: Intellect Design Arena Limited has announced that Arab National Bank has implemented its eMACH.ai…
Vertoz acquires 80% stake in US-based Webimax to bolster AI-led media play
Synopsis: Vertoz Limited has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in U.S.-based digital marketing…
ICICI Prudential Life gets partial relief in ₹216 crore GST case; to file further appeal
Synopsis: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited has received a partial relief from the Maharashtra…
Fortis promoter NTK moves Tokyo court to amend claim against Daiichi Sankyo
Synopsis: Fortis Healthcare Limited said its promoter shareholder Northern TK Venture (NTK), an indirect subsidiary…
Modi bats for responsible AI scaling at global CEO Roundtable
Synopsis: At the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need to scale…
Modi unveils M.A.N.A.V. AI vision at India AI Impact Summit 2026
Synopsis: Inaugurating the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for democratising…
JSW Paints Set to Be Key Input in JSW’s Automotive Play; Paint Division to Supply EV & Hybrid Assembly Lines
Synopsis: As JSW Group accelerates plans for a home-grown electric and hybrid vehicle brand, its…
Global Decorative Paints Market to Hit ~$122 Billion by 2036; Asia Pacific Leads Demand Growth
Synopsis: The global decorative paints market — used predominantly in residential and commercial buildings —…
Brokerages Split on Paint Stocks; Demand Recovery Seen in H2FY26
Synopsis: Brokerages remain divided on leading paint stocks, with HSBC turning optimistic on a second-half…
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WPI Inflation Rises to 1.81% in Jan on Manufacturing Push; Fuel Prices Ease
Synopsis: Wholesale price inflation edged up to 1.81% in January 2026, driven largely by a sharp uptick in manufactured products, particularly basic metals and textiles,…
Modi Hosts Global AI Impact Summit in Delhi, Positions India at Forefront of AI Transformation
Synopsis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, positioning India as a global leader in the artificial intelligence revolution. Emphasising…
Tata Communications Unveils ‘Together, Limitless’ Brand Identity to Sharpen Enterprise Focus
Synopsis: Tata Communications has unveiled a new global brand identity — “Together, limitless” — marking a strategic repositioning as it sharpens its focus on integrated…
WeWork India Expands NCR Footprint with 90,000 sq ft Gurugram Centre
Synopsis: WeWork India has expanded its NCR presence with the launch of a 90,000 sq ft centre — WeWork Atrium Place — in Gurugram’s Udyog…
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HCL Technologies Limited, Cisco roll out AI-powered Fluid Contact Center to tap GenAI-led CX shift
Synopsis: HCL Technologies Limited and Cisco have launched an AI- and cloud-enabled version of HCLTech’s Fluid Contact Center, combining Cisco’s Webex Contact Center with HCLTech’s CCaaS transformation capabilities. The partners are betting…
Thomas Cook (India) Limited arm Sterling opens second hotel in Ayodhya, bets on pilgrimage-led demand
Synopsis: Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook (India) Limited, has launched Sterling Saryu Ayodhya, its second property in the holy city. The company is deepening its presence…
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited flags minor insider-trading code breach; issues warning to employee
Synopsis: Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited on Friday disclosed an inadvertent, minor violation of the company’s insider trading code under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (PIT) rules after a…
United Spirits Limited names new CHRO; Chinmay Sharma to take charge from March 5
Synopsis: India’s largest spirits maker United Spirits Limited (USL), the Indian arm of Diageo, has appointed HR veteran Chinmay Sharma as Chief HR Officer. He will assume office on March 5, 2026,…
Morgan Stanley flags paint sector de-rating; Asian Paints, Berger, Nerolac seen with downside
Synopsis: Global brokerage Morgan Stanley has reiterated a sector-wide “underweight” stance on India’s top paint makers — Asian Paints, Berger Paints and Kansai Nerolac — highlighting growth volatility, competitive pressure and stretched…
Nippon Paint India elevates automotive refinish leadership to accelerate growth
Synopsis: Nippon Paint India has appointed Jenender Anand as vice-president of its automotive refinish business as part of a broader leadership restructuring aimed at bolstering market share in the growing coatings segment.…
Jotun India rolls out ‘Jotashield Eterna’ premium exterior paint to tap durability-focused segment
Synopsis: Jotun India has unveiled Jotashield Eterna, a new high-durability exterior paint aimed at premium residential and commercial construction, positioning it as a competitive alternative in the fast-growing exterior coatings market. …
Berger Paints posts high single-digit volume growth in Q3, margins improve as value growth stays muted
Synopsis: Berger Paints India reported high single-digit volume growth in the December quarter even as value growth remained subdued, hurt by a mix shift towards lower-priced products and earlier price cuts in…
Rolls-Royce CEO meets PM Modi, signals plans to scale up India operations
Synopsis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic in New Delhi, welcoming the British engineering major’s interest in expanding its footprint in India and partnering with the country’s…
IN-SPACe clears 94 private space activities since launch; startups raise $150 million in 2025
Synopsis: India’s space regulator IN-SPACe has authorised 94 private sector activities across satellites, ground systems and launch vehicles between 2022 and 2026, the government told Parliament. New Delhi: India’s push to…
India to lead the world in 6G, 1 billion users to be on 5G by 2030: Scindia
Synopsis: India has rolled out 5G to 99.9% of districts in just 22 months and aims to take the number of users to 1 billion by 2030, Union communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia…
25 OTT platforms banned in 2025 as govt tightens grip on unlawful online content
Synopsis: The government told Parliament that 25 OTT platforms were banned in 2025 for airing inappropriate content, as it doubled down on enforcing the IT Act and the IT Rules, 2021 to…