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Bengaluru: Karnataka's flagship dairy brand Nandini has made significant gains in the Brand Finance India 100 - 2025 rankings, moving up five spots to the 38th position. The brand, owned by Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has also retained its fourth place in the competitive food & beverages category, standing alongside national giants like Amul (1), Mother Dairy (2), and Britannia (3).According to Brand Finance, a global brand valuation consultancy headquartered in London, Nandini's brand valuation rose to $1,079 million this year, marking a $139 million increase from 2024. The annual rankings assess the financial strength and brand value of over 6,000 companies globally using original market research and sector-specific reports.A brand's value, the report notes, is calculated based on brand strength, customer loyalty, market share, and overall brand equity. High-ranking brands typically enjoy strong perception, consistent performance, and deep consumer trust.Acknowledging the recognition, KMF managing director B Shivaswamy said: "We extend this recognition to our consumers, dedicated farmers, trusted partners, whose unwavering support have been the driving force behind Nandini's growth and recognition. Together, we will continue to strengthen Nandini's legacy and reach new milestones."
Everta, a Mumbai-based EV charger firm, is entering the market. The company plans to produce 3,000 DC chargers each year by 2027. Everta is investing Rs 150 crore in a Karnataka plant. They aim for a 15% market share in DC chargers by 2030. Production will begin by October. The company has a technology deal with StarCharge for fast chargers. EV charger manufacturing firm Everta on Thursday announced its plans to manufacture 3,000 DC chargers annually by 2027. The Mumbai-based firm, which is in ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 16 : The Chairman and Managing Director of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Pravin Kumar Purwar has said that the BSNL has set up a target to reach 15 per cent to 20 per cent of market share in three years. Speaking to the reporters in Shimla, he said that so far BSNL has no plans to invest in the stock market as they have sufficient resources available. "We have a target of three years to achieve 15 per cent to 20 per cent market share on an all-India basis and in Himachal Pradesh the market share will increase by one and half times. BSNL has a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Panasonic is exiting from the refrigerator and washing machine segments in India, as part of global restructuring of business by the Japanese appliances and consumer electronics major. Both the refrigerator and washing machine segments were a loss-making businesses for Panasonic in India, where it was struggling to make a space in the market. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, June 28, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Saturday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers. According to GFK numbers, Panasonic has a very low market share i ...Read More >
Bengaluru Power Cuts: Citizens of Bengaluru brace yourself for long hours of power outages from June 29 and June 30. More than 100 areas will be impacted as BESCOM undertakes its quarterly maintenance work in various of its division. Bengaluru Power Outages June 29: According to the update by BESCOM on its X handler, there will be power outages in Kittaganahalli, Palasandra, Saptagiri, Maruthinagar, Sankapur, Raghavendra Nagar, Goolarivee, Baddihalli, Kesaramadu, C.M Badawan, Kalalli and SKS village on June 29 from 10 am to 5 pm. BESCOM's executive engineer has appealed to consumers to coop ...Read More >
In an interaction with PTI here, Stellantis India CEO and MD Shailesh Hazela said that any investor who comes to India would like to see a little longer horizon in terms of policies. "So our wishlist for the government is that whatever they decide to put across, it should be for a longer period," Hazela stated when asked about government actions which could propel growth of Indian auto industry. It would be great if there could be uniformity in policies across the country in terms of EVs (elect ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 14: TAC Security, Inc. (U.S.-Delaware), a wholly owned subsidiary of TAC InfoSec Limited (NSE:TAC), announces the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Canada, named TAC Security, Inc. (Canada), or by any other name as available in the commercial register. This move is a strategic step in strengthening TAC Security's position in North America and marks an important milestone in the company's global growth strategy. Also Read | S Jaishankar on 3-Day China Visit: EAM Meets Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Stresses 'Mutually Beneficial' Outcomes Throug ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) saw a rise in hiring volumes by 8-10 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, compared to a subdued fourth quarter of FY25, which saw a decline of 3-6 per cent, reflecting a return to strategic, skill-focused recruitment practices. The sector is deliberately moving away from volume hiring, focusing instead on securing high-value talent in AI, platform engineering, and cybersecurity, exacerbating critical skill shortages across the country, according to a report by staffing and workforce solutions provider Quess Corp. "Q1FY26 mark ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
India's Food and Beverage (F&B) sector has become a key driver of retail real estate growth, recording about 4 million sq ft of leasing across seven major cities since the last two years. Bengaluru led the trend, accounting for nearly one-third of this activity. In response to strong demand, developers plan to allocate up to 25% of space in upcoming destination malls to F&B. By 2028, around 6 million sq ft of F&B space is expected to come up across the top seven cities, a report by JLL India has said. Mumbai and Delhi NCR, alongside Bengaluru, form the trinity driving two-thirds of the nation ...Read More >
This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The debate on laboratory-grown meat, dairy, and egg products may soon be settled, with the issue reaching India's apex food regulator, three people aware of the development said. The development comes in the backdrop of concerns about public health, food security and ecological sustainability. While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put in place a regulatory framework for plant-based protein products, manufacturers and sellers of fermentation-derived and cultivated protein ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): Commodity exchange MCX has received approval from the markets regulator SEBI to launch electricity derivatives. "This development underscores the strong commitment and support of the Regulators - SEBI and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) - in enabling a dynamic and sustainable power market," MCX said in a statement Friday, announcing the development. Also Read | Bhagyashree's Husband Himalay Dassani Finally Goes Down on One Knee To Propose to the Actress (See Pics). The electricity derivatives contracts to be introduced by MCX will ...Read More >
Mumbai: JSW Paints has agreed to acquire Akzo Nobel's India business, valuing the company at Rs 12,000 crore (approximately $1.1 billion). This will make the paint-maker the fourth-largest in the now highly competitive domestic paints market. Ending months of negotiations, JSW has agreed to pick up 74.76% stake in the Akzo Nobel India for Rs 8,986 crore, an over 17% discount to Thursday's price. ET in its May 26th edition was the first to report that JSW had agreed for the billion dollar acquisition - its largest so far and had entered in "exclusive negotiations." "Akzo Nobel India is home t ...Read More >
Akzo Nobel has revealed that its decision to partner with JSW Paints was based on a strategic vision to combine global expertise with strong local execution. The move positions JSW Paints to challenge India's top paint industry players. "We had options. It was really about finding not only the right home for our people but the right partner for our company, and we chose JSW," ET NOW quoted Akzo Nobel CEO Greg Poux-Guillaume as saying, explaining the rationale behind the decision. "It really is a ...Read More >
Anand: Union minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged cooperative sector leaders to make transparency, use of technology, and the interest of its members high up in their "work culture" to achieve success. Shah made the remarks while addressing an event to mark the fourth foundation day of the Ministry of Cooperation on the campus of Amul Dairy here. "Transparency, technology, and keeping the members (farmers and societies of the cooperative sector) is important," he said, adding, without technology, there is no prosperity for the cooperatives. "Keeping people's interest at the centre of our work ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) saw a rise in hiring volumes by 8-10 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, compared to a subdued fourth quarter of FY25, which saw a decline of 3-6 per cent, reflecting a return to strategic, skill-focused recruitment practices. The sector is deliberately moving away from volume hiring, focusing instead on securing high-value talent in AI, platform engineering, and cybersecurity, exacerbating critical skill shortages across the country, according to a report by staffing and workforce solutions provider Quess Corp. "Q1FY26 mark ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Kharagpur: A day after 21-year-old Ritam Mondal was found hanging in his hostel room, IIT Kharagpur authorities on Saturday have decided to set up a student-led task force at the wing level of every hostel. This initiative aims to ensure that students themselves remain vigilant about their peers and can report any noticeable behavioural changes to the hall council and hall management committee for prompt action.It is the fourth death in seven months and the fifth in a year that the premier institute has witnessed. IIT Kharagpur has 21 hostels, 16 for boys and five for girls, accommodating more ...Read More >
Fintech platform CRED is postponing its IPO, deeming itself "too young" and prioritizing building a robust financial ecosystem. CEO Kunal Shah aims to deepen relationships with affluent users and expand product offerings, fueled by a recent $75 million Series G fundraise. CRED launched new features including asset tracking, curated fixed deposits, and premium credit cards. Fintech platform CRED has ruled out an initial public offering (IPO) in the immediate future, with Founder and CEO Kunal Sha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old girl from Sabroom in South Tripura district, reportedly went missing in the national capital. Following this, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha gave necessary instructions to the police to take immediate and appropriate action on the matter. Also Read | Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU Goods as Trade Talks Stall. In a statement posted on its official social media account, the Tripura Chief Minister's Office stated, "The report of Miss Sneha Debnath, a resident of Sabroom, who has reportedly gone missing in New Delhi, has come t ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Dodla Dairy, a listed Hyderabad-based dairy player, has acquired 100% stake in Jharkhand-based Osam Dairy for a cash consideration of Rs 271 crore.The transaction, which is based on an enterprise value of Rs 247 crore and net cash of Rs 23.8 crore, is expected to be completed in one or two months from the date of signing the share purchase agreement (SPA), Dodla Dairy said.Dodla Dairy managing director Dodla Sunil Reddy said the strategic move marks a milestone in the company's journey ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, a subsidiary of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCAP), has initiated talks with IndusInd Bank for bancassurance partnership as the IIHL and RCAP deal has reached the final lap. Mauritius-based IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL), the parent entity of IndusInd Bank, won the bid to acquire RCAP and entities under it. Also Read | Cancer Vaccine Ready for Use, Announces Russia; What Is the Cost? How Effective Is It? When Will It Be Available?. "IIHL and Japan-based Nippon Life have struck a good understanding and they are absolutely c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trump administration's tariff policies have opened up opportunities for India to gain market share in several product categories, but the Asian nation must act swiftly to capitalize on this advantage, NITI Aayog said in a quarterly assessment released Monday. In its Trade Watch report, the government's policy think tank said India should implement targeted export promotion measures, deepen its integration into global value chains, and pursue a services-focused trade deal with the US to fully leverage these shifting trade dynamics "These developments highlight the strategic imp ...Read More >
Choosing the right vitamin D3 supplement is especially important for vegetarians and vegans, since natural dietary sources are limited. Supplements are essential in maintaining healthy vitamin D levels for bone strength, immunity, and overall vitality. For those following plant-based lifestyles, selecting the correct form of vitamin D3 ensures both nutritional support and alignment with dietary values. It is important to focus on options that provide the same effectiveness as traditional sources ...Read More >
CNH is preparing to add a fourth manufacturing facility in India, a move that underlines the company's intent to scale up production capacity and achieve a double digit tractor market share in the medium term. The new unit, which will become CNH's second tractor plant in the country, is under evaluation with land acquisition talks in progress. The site will be larger than the company's existing Greater Noida factory and designed to scale in phases. Gerrit Marx, Chief Executive Officer, confirmed ...Read More >
PRNewswire Thane (Maharashtra) [India], September 13: Fermenta Biotech Limited (BSE: 506414) (Bloomberg: FERMENTA:IN) (Reuters: FERM.BO), India's leading manufacturer of premium-grade APIs, intermediates, and nutritional premixes for global markets, today announced that the Indian Patent Office has formally granted a patent for its invention of a plant-based Vitamin D3. - Indian Patent granted for proprietary Plant-Based Vitamin D3 manufacturing process created in-house by Fermenta's R&D - Strengthens Fermenta's IP portfolio and leadership in sustainable Vitamin D3 solutions - Reinforces F ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (PTI) Fintech platform CRED has ruled out an initial public offering (IPO) in the immediate future, with Founder and CEO Kunal Shah stating the company is "too young" for public markets and is instead prioritising robust institutional building and expanding its range of offerings for India's affluent, creditworthy consumers. Acknowledging the inevitability of going public "at the right time", Shah underlined that the firm's immediate focus is on nurturing a trusted financial ecosystem. "Should a company think about IPO in the right time? The answer is absolutely yes. But at ...Read More >