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  by Bhavna SJ   • Price band of Rs 408 – Rs 429 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs 1 each (“Equity Shares”) • Bid/Issue Opening Date – 28 August 2026 and Bid/Issue Closing Date – 1 September 2026  • Minimum Bid Lot is 34 Equity Shares and in multiples of 34 Equity Shares thereafter Mumbai, 25th August, 2026: ESDS Software Solution Limited (the “Company”) has fixed the price band of Rs 408 /- to Rs 429 /- per Equity Share of face value Rs 1/- each for its initial public offer. The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Issue”) of the Company will open on 28 August, 2026 for subscription and close on 1 September 2026.  Investors can bid for a minimum of 34 Equity Shares and in multiples of 34 Equity Shares thereafter. Equity shares outstanding pre-Issue 100,427,753 equity shares of Rs 1 each. The IPO is a fresh issue of up to Rs7,200.00 million. Incorporated in 2005, the company is an AI-enabled cloud, managed services, data centre infrastructure and software sol...

  by Bhavna SJ   87% seizure-free at minimum one-year follow-up post curative surgery; multidisciplinary care and individualised surgical approaches for complex drug-resistant epilepsy in children Mumbai, August 25, 2026: Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital, has completed 175+ paediatric epilepsy On Track to 200 surgeries through India’s only dedicated programme for drug-resistant epilepsy in children, and the country’s largest such programme. Among patients who have undergone curative epilepsy surgery at the hospital, 87% are seizure-free at a minimum of one year follow-up. The milestone comes against a backdrop of significant unmet need in India. Epilepsy affects an estimated 0.8% of India’s paediatric and adolescent population. A majority of people with epilepsy develop the condition during childhood. Around one-third of children with epilepsy are known to have drug-resistant epilepsy, for whom timely referral to a specialised epilepsy centre becomes critical. India i...

  by Bhavna SJ  Gold, Platinum and Black cards bring fashion and beauty rewards, privileges and experiences to Shoppers Stop customers Mumbai, August 21, 2026: Shoppers Stop and RBL Bank have launched a new three-tier co-branded credit card portfolio, unveiled by Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan, comprising the Shoppers Stop and RBL Bank Gold, Platinum and Black Credit Cards. Building on Shoppers Stop’s strength as a curator of fashion and beauty, with 50 million+ customers engaging with the brand every year and a 13.5 million First Citizen Club member, the cards extend this curation-led proposition into a differentiated rewards and benefits experience, offering customers enhanced rewards, memberships, welcome benefits and curated experiences. The partnership brings together Shoppers Stop’s extensive fashion and beauty ecosystem with RBL Bank’s expertise and scale in the credit cards space. The new portfolio is designed to create a differentiated shopping proposition, rewarding ...

  by Bhavna SJ  Textiles Committee showcases over six decades of contribution to quality standardisation, export facilitation and artisan handholding across the textile value chain Committee highlights initiatives in GI protection, textile recovery, quality certification and global environmental compliance   Mumbai, 23rd August 2026: The Textiles Committee, a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, commemorated its 62nd Foundation Day at its headquarters in Mumbai on 22nd August 2026. Established on 22nd August 1964 under the Textiles Committee Act, 1963, the Committee has completed 62 years of dedicated service towards ensuring quality standards in textiles and textile machinery for both domestic consumption and international markets. The celebratory function was graced by Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India, as the Chief Guest, while Shri Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, was the ...

  ACI Infocom Limited (BSE: 517356) looks to embark on a aviation-focused transformation of its business, alongside an open offer triggered pursuant to the proposed acquisition of control and preferential allotment of equity shares. The proposed acquirers, Mr. Sanjay Natvarlal Mandavia and Ms. Rupal Sanjay Mandavia, have made an open offer to acquire up to 3,70,47,634 equity shares, representing 26% of the emerging voting share capital of ACI Infocom Limited, at a price of ₹1.53 per equity share, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The proposed transaction represents a significant development for the Company, with the proposed new promoters envisaging an expansion of its business into aviation and allied sectors, subject to shareholder approvals, regulatory permissions and other applicable requirements. As part of the proposed transformation, the Company has sought shareholder approval to com...

  Price band of Rs 190 Rs 200 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs 10 each (“Equity Shares”)   Bid/Issue Opening Date – Friday, August 28, 2026 and Bid/Issue Closing Date – Tuesday, September 1, 2026   Minimum Bid Lot is 75 Equity Shares and in multiples of 75 Equity Shares thereafter   24 August, Mumbai:   Priority Jewels Limited (the “Company”) has fixed the price band of Rs 190/- to Rs 200/- per Equity Share of face value Rs 10/- each for its maiden initial public offer.   The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Issue”) of the Company will open on August 28, 2026, for subscription and close on September 1, 2026.   Investors can bid for a minimum of 75 Equity Shares and in multiples of 75 Equity Shares thereafter.   Equity Shares outstanding as on date is 1,34,25,000 Equity Shares of face value of Rs 10 each   The Issue, with a face value of Rs 10 per Equity Share, comprises a fresh issue of up to 45,75,000 equity shares.   The N...

  by Bhavna SJ  Launches nationwide awareness initiative to  educate citizens on mosquito-borne disease prevention and promote protection during monsoon Mumbai, 21 August 2026 : Odomos, India's No. 1 personal application mosquito repellent brand from the House of Dabur, today launched 'Dengue Mukht Bharat', a nationwide awareness initiative aimed at educating citizens about dengue prevention and the need for protection against daytime mosquitoes that spread the disease. Through school outreach programmes and community engagement initiatives, the campaign seeks to drive awareness and promote everyday mosquito protection during the monsoon season. The initiative is part of Odomos' continued efforts to build awareness around mosquito-borne disease prevention and encourage the adoption of preventive protection practices. Through consumer education and community outreach programmes, the brand aims to help families stay protected from mosquitoes that can transmit diseases suc...

by Bhavna SJ  Gor and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outline the next phase of trade, investment and strategic cooperation at IACC National Convention 2026 Mumbai August 18: India and the United States are entering a defining phase of their economic and strategic partnership, with bilateral investment increasing twelve-fold from $20 billion to $240 billion over the past two decades, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce National Convention 2026. Addressing senior policymakers, business leaders and industry representatives, Ambassador Gor said the two countries had broken several records in bilateral trade and were now positioned to unlock a much larger economic opportunity. He underlined President Donald Trump’s trust in India and pointed to the scale of the American market as a major opportunity for Indian businesses seeking to expand globally. The Ambassador also assured industry leaders that the US Embassy remained open to ...

  by Bhavna SJ  The winners will be awarded ₹75 lakhs, first runners-up ₹50 lakhs, and second runners-up ₹25 lakhs; additionally, each participating team will be awarded ₹3 lakhs Mumbai, August 19, 2026: Cementing its position as one of India’s most thrilling and culturally rich sporting spectacles, the Pro Govinda League (PGL) today officially unveiled its highly anticipated Championship Trophy alongside a staggering total prize pool of ₹1.89 Crores. The glittering unveiling ceremony marked a historic milestone for the sport, staying true to the central theme of the upcoming season: the Pro Govinda League is going grander and bigger than ever before. Transforming the deeply rooted traditional festival of Dahi Handi into a world-class professional athletic league, the PGL has systematically scaled up every dimension of the competition. Today’s spectacular launch event offered fans, media, and franchises a glimpse into the magnified scale of the tournament, which promises an u...

  by Bhavna SJ  ₹36,441-crore Khelo India Scheme targets 10-fold expansion in athlete support; focus on scientific talent identification, sports infrastructure, coaching, sports science and technology Mumbai, 18 August 2026: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Mumbai, today organised a press interaction on the Khelo India Revamped Scheme (2026–31), highlighting the Government of India’s expanded vision to strengthen India’s sporting ecosystem and create a seamless pathway for athletes from grassroots participation to national and international sporting excellence. With Maharashtra being one of India’s leading sporting ecosystems, the interaction focused on how the expanded Khelo India framework can further strengthen the State’s sporting pathway — from schools and grassroots talent identification to Khelo India Centres, Emerging Khelo India Athletes, high-performance training, competitions and ultimately the national and international stage. The revamped Khel...