SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

NFO opens May 7, 2026, offering passive exposure to value and smallcap equity segments Mumbai, May 06, 2026:   SBI Mutual Fund, India’s largest asset management company, today announced the launch of two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) – SBI Nifty200 Value 30 ETF and SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF. The New Fund Offer (NFO) for both schemes will open on May 7, 2026, and close on May 18, 2026. The SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF is an open‑ended exchange traded fund replicating/ tracking Nifty Smallcap 250 Index. The index represents 250 companies ranked from 251 to 500 within the Nifty 500 universe. This index aims to measure the performance of small‑capitalisation companies and currently accounts for approximately 5.20% of the free‑float market capitalisation. (source: NSE) The SBI Nifty200 Value 30 ETF is an open‑ended exchange traded fund replicating/ tracking Nifty200 Value 30 Index. The index aims to track the performance of 30 companies selected from the Nifty 200 based on value‑orien...

CREDAI-MCHI leadership inaugurates First-of-Its-Kind exclusive property expo for channel partners across MMR First-of-its-kind expo unites 48 associations and 50+ developers to accelerate collaboration, transparency, and business growth in the real estate market Mumbai, May 6, 2026: Under the visionary leadership of Sukhraj Nahar, CREDAI-MCHI, the apex body of real estate developers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), hosted its first-ever exclusive Property Expo for Channel Partners at the Jio World Convention Centre, bringing together over 5,000+ channel partners and 48 channel partner associations on a unified platform created to strengthen the critical bridge between developers and homebuyers. Recognising that nearly 60% of real estate sales are driven through the channel partner ecosystem, the initiative was conceptualised to reinforce ease of doing business, recognise the contribution of channel partners, and foster stronger partnership across the real estate value chain. Th...

Maharashtra, India: As Maharashtra celebrates its foundation day, a small village near Shirpur is offering a powerful narrative of progress—where tradition is evolving with science, and communities are taking charge of their future through informed choices. In a quiet yet transformative shift, age-old matrimonial traditions here are being redefined, not by horoscopes or kundlis, but by health cards. In this unique community-led practice, red and green cards indicating sickle cell status have become a decisive factor in marriage compatibility. The system is simple yet powerful: individuals carrying two green cards are not matched, while red and green card pairings are considered acceptable. This approach is designed to significantly reduce the risk of children being born with sickle cell disease, a serious genetic blood disorder prevalent among tribal populations in Maharashtra. What makes this model particularly compelling is its grassroots origin. Driven by sustained awareness campaig...

Mumbai: Describing ‘Mahalakshmi Saras’ as not merely an exhibition but a powerful platform for the empowerment of rural women, Union Minister of State for Social Justice, Hon. Ramdas Athawale visited the exhibition at Bandra-Kurla Complex. During his visit, he toured various stalls, gathered information about the products and interacted with women entrepreneurs from the ‘UMED’ initiative, encouraging and motivating them. *Support to the Prime Minister’s ‘Lakhpati Didi’ Mission* Speaking during the visit, Hon. Athawale said, “The initiative is strengthening the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create 1 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ across the country. We will work with full commitment to achieve this goal.” He further stated that the exhibition serves as an important platform for the economic empowerment of rural women. Appreciation for the work of Hon. Jaykumar Gore Referring to the organization of this innovative initiative and the schemes being implemented for rural development, h...

Vashi marks M|O|C Cancer Care’s 10th cancer centre in Mumbai MMR, aiming to deliver advanced cancer care with utmost safety while easing travel and cost burden for families Mumbai, May 3, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to making quality oncology care more accessible, M|O|C Cancer Care & Research Centre today announced the launch of its newest facility—M|O|C Cancer Care Vashi, marking a significant milestone in simplifying the patient journey. With this addition, M|O|C now operates its 10th centre in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and 27th centre across India. The new facility was inaugurated by Hon. Shri Ganeshji Naik, Forest Minister, Maharashtra & Guardian Minister, Palghar, in the presence of distinguished guests including Mrs. Sujata Suraj Patil, Mayor, Navi Mumbai; Former Member of Parliament from Thane Lok Sabha Constituency and the first Mayor of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Dr. Sanjeev Ganeshji Naik; Mr. Sandeep Naik, Former MLA, Airoli; Mr. Dasrath Bhagat, Vice...

M|O|C कॅन्सर केयर मार्फत वाशी येथे अत्याधुनिक कॅन्सर उपचार केंद्राचे लोकार्पण. वाशी येथील नवे उपचार केंद्र हे एम ओ सी कॅन्सर केयर संस्थेचे मुंबई महानगर (MMR) विभागातील दहावे केंद्र असून, अत्याधुनिक उपचार, सुरक्षित वातावरणात, रुग्णांच्या घराच्या जवळ आणि किमान खर्चात उपलब्ध करण्याचा त्यांचा उद्देश आहे. मुंबई, 3 मे 2026 : आंतरराष्ट्रीय मार्गदर्शक तत्त्वांशी संलग्न कॅन्सर उपचार अधिक सुलभरित्या उपलब्ध करण्याच्या आपल्या वचनबद्धतेचा दाखला देत, एम ओ सी कॅन्सर केयरने आज वाशी येथे आपल्या नवीन उपचार केंद्राचे उद्घाटन केले. या नव्या केंद्रामुळे कॅन्सर रुग्णांचा एकंदर प्रवास अधिक सोपा होण्यास मदत होणार आहे. या केंद्रासह, एम ओ सी भारतभर सध्या 27 कॅन्सर उपचार केंद्र चालवत आहे. या नव्या केंद्राचे उद्घाटन महाराष्ट्राचे वनमंत्री आणि पालघर जिल्ह्याचे पालकमंत्री मा. श्री. गणेशजी नाईक यांच्या हस्ते करण्यात आले. यावेळी नवी मुंबईच्या महापौर सौ. सुजाता सुरज पाटील, ठाण्याचे माजी खासदार श्री. संजीव नाईक, ऐरोलीचे माजी आमदार श्री. संदीप नाईक, नवी मुंबईचे उपमहापौर श्री. दशरथ भगत आणि नवी मुंबई महानगरपालिकेचे सभागृह...