Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Retail Ventures, is in early-stage discussions to acquire a majority stake in Shunya, the premium zero-sugar fruit drink brand owned by Baidyanath Group’s Naturedge Beverages, according to executives familiar with the matter, quoted by Economic times. Launched in 2018 by Siddhesh Sharma, a third-generation heir…
As 2025 draws towards its end and December moves into its second week, banks across the country are gearing up for their final stretch of closures for the year. Throughout the month, branches in several regions will shut on different days to observe regional, cultural and other scheduled holidays. This week, starting December 8 to…
Gold prices surged on Tuesday in the futures trade, tracking firm global cues as expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut next month gained further momentum after dovish comments from top officials. The optimism pushed bullion higher for the third straight session, with traders increasing their bets on easier monetary policy.On the Multi Commodity…
“What’s the point of all I achieved?” Those raw words from MC Mary Kom – a six-time world boxing champion and Olympic bronze medalist – cut deep. The 43-year-old boxing legend opened up to PTI in a recent interview and spoke about one of the darkest chapters of her life: A painful divorce from husband…
Mahindra is once again stirring excitement in the lead-up to its annual product showcase on August 15. The company, so far, has shared a series of teasers, including the latest one of the Vision SXT concept. The new clip gives us a better look at the rear end of the vehicle, revealing distinctive elements like…
South Korean electronics giant LG’s Indian subsidiary is all set to finalise share allotment for its Initial Public Offer (IPO) on October 10, after receiving a strong response from investors. Those you applied for the IPO can check the allotment status by visiting the BSE/NSE or the website of the registrar, KFin Technologies Limited. LGEINDIA…
For nearly a year, Delaram Pouyabahar planned her next academic step around a postdoctoral position at Harvard University. Interviews, fellowship applications, visa paperwork and a consular interview in Toronto were all completed. Then, in early June 2025, a new US travel ban quietly brought those plans to a halt.The policy, announced on June 4, expanded…
KULLU: Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the institution of the Dalai Lama would continue, and that Gaden Phodrang Trust, founded by him, has the sole authority to recognise the future reincarnation.In a message to China, which has been insisting that it would choose the successor, the 14th Dalai Lama…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday unveiled the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025-30, aimed at expanding financial access and usage across India over the next five years. The strategy promotes a holistic, ecosystem-based approach to improve the quality, reach, and consistency of last-mile financial services. Objectives focus on women, households,…
OBCs to protest Maharashtra quota NAGPUR: Thousands are expected to flood Nagpur’s streets at Friday’s OBC rally as protesters from across Vidarbha mobilise against Maharashtra’s September 2 government resolution (GR), which activists said undermines constitutional rights and weakens their share in reservations, report Vaibhav Ganjapure & Piyush Patil.The rally, billed as a “yellow storm” of…
