GCC CSR Spending in India Rises 6.4x Over a Decade to Rs 3,661 Crore in FY25, Now Accounts for 9 per cent of Corporate Philanthropy: Sattva Report

India is home to more than half of the world’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs), placing the country at the centre of a significant opportunity for corporate-led social impact Only 4 per cent of GCC CSR spending allocated to innovation-linked projects over the last two years Education and capacity-building remain closely aligned with GCCs’ talent-intensive operating […]

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RBI's 25 bps Repo Rate Hike: Realty Sector Remains Optimistic on Housing Demand

India’s real estate sector remains cautiously optimistic after the Reserve Bank of India’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike, with industry stakeholders expecting sustained housing activity despite potential headwinds from borrowing costs and affordability. While the policy adjustment could prompt some prospective purchasers to reassess their budgets and financing arrangements, its implications are likely to differ across […]

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VinFast India Named 'EV Manufacturer of the Year' at HT Auto Leaderboard Awards 2026

VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has been awarded the “EV Manufacturer of the Year” at the HT Auto Leaderboard Awards 2026. The recognition highlights VinFast’s growing contribution to India’s electric mobility ecosystem and its focus on building a comprehensive EV proposition spanning products, technology, manufacturing, retail and customer experience. […]

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Eveready Diversifies into Mosquito Protection with India's First Portable Liquid Vaporiser

Eveready Industries India Ltd., India’s No. 1 battery brand, has announced its entry into the mosquito protection category with the launch of Eveready ULTIMA Liquid Vaporiser, India’s first portable liquid vaporiser. The launch marks another step in Eveready’s strategy of diversifying into relevant consumer categories by leveraging its established expertise in portable power to address […]

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ISDM Hosts DoDM 2026 to Explore What Makes Social Change Last

The Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) hosted the fourth edition of Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM) 2026 today at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Centred on the theme “What Makes Social Change Last?”, the convening brought together leaders with experience across business and technology, grassroots development, financial inclusion, public policy, governance, philanthropy […]

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GEMS Education Unveils GR8 School, a World-First Fusion of AI, Teachers and Industry Experts Reinventing Education

World-first education model, initially operating as a “school within a school”, bringing together: Hyper-personalised AI-powered self-paced learning 1:1 support from subject teachers (human mentors), specially trained for the GR8 model  Individualised pathways for personal development, connecting students to real-world expertise, experience and opportunities A blended daily learning model combining asynchronous, self-paced study with approximately 90 […]

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Spardha Expands Technology-Led Performing Arts Ecosystem, Targets INR 100 Crore+ ARR by FY 2027-28

Spardha School of Music, a global Performing Arts EdTech platform focused on personalised, one-on-one live learning, is expanding its technology ecosystem to make music and performing arts education more continuous, practice-led and accessible. The platform, which currently supports 1,000+ teachers, close to 20,000 active students across 16 countries and delivers 60,000+ live one-on-one sessions every […]

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boltt Brings Two of Its Best Smartphone Deals to Big Billion Days Starting at INR 8,999

boltt, the homegrown smartphone brand from the house of Fire-Boltt, is bringing two of its most compelling smartphone deals to Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale. The boltt Evo starts at INR 8,999, while the boltt Ace 5G is available at INR 11,999 across all three variants. Available exclusively on Flipkart, both smartphones combine competitive pricing, […]

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410-Km ‘Hooghly Sankalp – MENU 2026’ Expedition Concludes at Kolkata’s Man o’ War Jetty

Kolkata: The 410-kilometre riverine expedition ‘Hooghly Sankalp – MENU 2026’, which began from Farakka, concluded successfully at Kolkata’s iconic Man o’ War Jetty on Thursday. The expedition, involving 60 Naval NCC cadets, marked its culmination with a grand flagging-in ceremony in Kolkata. The cadets arrived at the jetty accompanied by a vessel of the Inland […]

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West Bengal Bypolls: Detailed Counting Arrangements Announced for Nandigram and Rejinagar

Kolkata: The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, has announced detailed arrangements for the counting of votes for the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly bye-elections in Rejinagar (AC 70) and Nandigram (AC 210). Counting is scheduled for October 9. According to the press note issued on October 8, counting will be conducted […]

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