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Hyderabad Welcomes DEWI: A New Collective for Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Hyderabad Welcomes DEWI: A New Collective for Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Hyderabad: A bold new chapter in women’s entrepreneurship unfolded in Hyderabad with the official launch of DEWI (Dynamic Entrepreneurs & Women Innovators), a vibrant and dynamic collective aimed at empowering, connecting, and elevating women entrepreneurs and innovators across industries. The grand launch event took place at the Novotel Convention Center, HITEX, Hyderabad, bringing together trailblazers, visionaries, and change-makers in an inspiring inaugural ceremony. The initiative was unveiled by Dr. Neelima Vemula, Founder and Chairperson of DEWI, alongside Smt. Satyavathi Prasanna Madipadige, Honorary Chairperson, Dr. Kalyani Guduguntla, Vice Chairperson & Co-founder, Pallavi Nagalla, Co-founder & Brand Custodian, and Raju Madipadige, Chief…
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Shamsuddin Jasani, Aatsi Desai Jasani, and Gopa Menon join forces to launch AI-Native

Shamsuddin Jasani, Aatsi Desai Jasani, and Gopa Menon join forces to launch AI-Native

Mumbai: In a transformative move for the marketing industry, seasoned leaders Shamsuddin Jasani, Aatsi Desai Jasani, and Gopa Kumar Menon have announced the launch of Theblurr—an AI-native, full-service marketing solutions company built to help brands win in a dynamic, data-driven world. With a core philosophy that ‘AI is not an add-on—it’s in our DNA’, Theblurr brings together the power of creativity, media, data, and strategy to deliver measurable business outcomes. The company’s proprietary ‘HumAIne’ approach fuses machine intelligence with human intuition to unlock marketing that is faster, more adaptive, and genuinely effective. “Marketing today is no longer just about reach or impressions. It’s about real, measurable outcomes—growth, impact, and resonance,” said Shamsuddin Jasani, who serves as Co-founder & CEO…
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On2Cook Enters South India with Suba Equipment as Distribution Partner Across 7 States

On2Cook Enters South India with Suba Equipment as Distribution Partner Across 7 States

New Delhi : In a landmark decision poised to transform commercial cooking in South India, On2Cook, the world's fastest cooking machine, has appointed Suba Equipment as its distribution partner in seven states of South India. The news came at the Bakery Business & HoReCa 2025 convention in Hyderabad, which was attended by food business owners, chefs, CEOs, and entrepreneurs to discover the most innovative solutions for kitchens of the present times. This alliance will promote innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in commercial kitchens in South India — from cloud kitchens and QSRs to big food businesses. Suba Equipment has rich domain…
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NMDC output soars 31% in Q1 Output, Highest-Ever June Volumes

NMDC output soars 31% in Q1 Output, Highest-Ever June Volumes

Mumbai : India’s largest iron ore producer, NMDC Limited, has reported its highest-ever June month production since Inception. The company produced 3.57 MnT of iron ore in June 2025, registering a 5% growth over June 2024. It also achieved record sales of 3.58 MnT during the same period. This robust performance sustained NMDC’s record-breaking momentum in Q1 FY26, delivering its best-ever first quarter with cumulative production of 11.99 MnT, a 31% increase over 9.19 MnT in Q1 FY25 and sales increasing to 11.51 MnT from 10.07 MnT marking a strong 14% year-on-year growth, the best ever Q1 sales. Commenting on the performance,…
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Jindal (India) Limited Hosts Retailer Meet ‘Milaap’ in Sainthia; Plans to Further Strengthen Presence in the Region

Jindal (India) Limited Hosts Retailer Meet ‘Milaap’ in Sainthia; Plans to Further Strengthen Presence in the Region

Sainthia, West Bengal : Jindal (India) Limited, part of prestigious B.C. Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in India, successfully hosted its first “Milaap" event, the company’s retailer meet, in Sainthia, West Bengal. The event, attended by senior company officials, was organised to engage and interact with leading retailers in the region. The event was organized in collaboration with Jain Ispat and was attended by close to 85 retailers. These events, organized by Jindal (India) Limited, are in line with the company’s endeavour to further fortify its foothold in the region and expand its geographical…
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JioBlackRock Broking Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Brokerage Services in India

JioBlackRock Broking Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Brokerage Services in India

Mumbai: JioBlackRock Broking Private Limited has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to begin operations as a brokerage firm, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the JioBlackRock joint venture’s financial services portfolio. JioBlackRock Broking is a wholly owned subsidiary of JioBlackRock Investment Advisers Private Limited, itself a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and global investment giant BlackRock Inc. With this regulatory green light, the venture is now poised to offer a comprehensive suite of investment services to Indian investors, including asset management, investment advisory, and now brokerage. The…
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RateGain Jumps 20 Ranks in Great Place to Work® India, Reaffirms Position Among Top 100 Workplaces

RateGain Jumps 20 Ranks in Great Place to Work® India, Reaffirms Position Among Top 100 Workplaces

Noida: RateGain, a AI-powered SaaS solutions provider for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that it has once again been named one of India’s Top 100 Workplaces by the Great Place to Work® Institute. In 2025, RateGain ranked 77th, marking a 20-place jump over the previous year. The list was curated from over 2,000 companies across 20 industries, making this recognition a meaningful testament to RateGain’s people-first culture. This is the seventh consecutive year RateGain has been certified and the second time it has earned a spot in the Top 100 list reflecting the company’s continued investment in building…
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UGRO Capital Unveils #BharosaMSMEpar: A Nationwide Movement to Back India’s MSMEs

UGRO Capital Unveils #BharosaMSMEpar: A Nationwide Movement to Back India’s MSMEs

Mumbai : UGRO Capital Limited, a leading DataTech NBFC focused on MSME lending,  launched #BharosaMSMEpar, a purpose-driven movement that asks every Indian to stand behind the country’s 6.3 crore micro, small and medium enterprises. Building on last year’s ‘MSME Accha Hai!’ anthem, which encouraged businesses to formalise and reminded the nation of their vital role, #BharosaMSMEpar goes further by inviting Indians to pledge their belief in these enterprises publicly. From a quiet Kirana store in Varanasi to a thriving workshop in Surat, every lane and by-lane pulses with the ambition of the MSME sector. This MSME Day, we honor those dreams, whether it’s…
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From Big Screens to Quick Scrolls: Decoding Amazon’s Strategy of Two Individual Streaming Services in India

From Big Screens to Quick Scrolls: Decoding Amazon’s Strategy of Two Individual Streaming Services in India

BALI, Indonesia : In a panel discussion at APOS Bali (Indonesia) 2025, created and curated by Media Partners Asia (MPA), Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President, Asia Pacific & MENA, Prime Video, Nikhil Madhok, Director & Head of Originals, Prime Video, India, and Amogh Dusad, Director & Head of Content, Amazon MX Player, at APOS Bali (Indonesia) 2025, shared their views on Amazon’s strategy of having two different streaming services in India. During the panel discussion, moderated by Vivek Couto, Managing & Executive Director, Media Partners Asia, Gaurav Gandhi talked about the two-platform strategy behind two distinct streaming platforms, SVOD-led Prime Video…
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Reliance Foundation School Student Selected for Research Programme at IISc

Reliance Foundation School Student Selected for Research Programme at IISc

Mumbai : Kiara Lewis, a Class 12 student of Reliance Foundation School, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, has been selected for the prestigious Research Science Initiative – India (RSI-India) 2025, a fully funded national-level research programme organised by the Centre for Excellence in Education (CEE), USA, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. The programme, which commenced on 15 June 2025 and will conclude on 26 July 2025, offers academically exceptional students from Classes 10 to 12 an unparalleled opportunity to engage in advanced research in STEM fields under the mentorship of renowned scientists. All programme costs, including tuition,…
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