Thursday, August 7, 2025

LIC Q1 Results: Net profit rises 5% to Rs 10,986 crore

Mumbai, August 7th, 2025:* The Board of Directors of Life Insurance Corporation of India (“LIC”) approved and adopted the standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ending June 30th, 2025. Below are the key highlights of our standalone results. 


The Profit after Tax (PAT) for the quarter ended June 30th, 2025 was Rs. 10,986 crore as compared to Rs. 10,461 crore for the quarter ended June 30th, 2024 registering a growth of 5.02%. 


In terms of market share measured by First Year Premium Income (FYPI) (as per IRDAI), LIC continues to be the market leader in Indian life insurance business with overall market share of 63.51%. For the quarter ended June 30th, 2025, LIC had a market in Individual business and 76.54% in the Group business.

Regaal Resources Limited’s Initial Public Offering to open on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, price band set at ₹96/- to ₹102/- per Equity Share

 

L to R - Karan Kishorepuria Whole Time Director, Anil Kishorepuria, CMD & Saikat Chatterjee, CFO of Regaal Resources Limited at their IPO Price Band announcement, Mumbai

 

RHP Link: https://pantomath-web.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/1754489412741-RegaalResourcesLimited_RedHerringProspectus.pdf


  • Price Band of ₹96/– ₹102/- per Equity Share bearing face value of ₹5/- each (“Equity Shares”)
  • Bid/Offer Opening Date – Tuesday, August 12, 2025 and Bid/Offer Closing Date –Thursday, August 14, 2025.
  • Minimum Bid Lot is 144 Equity Shares and in multiples of 144 Equity Shares thereafter.
Mumbai, August 7, 2025: Regaal Resources Limited has fixed the price band of ₹96/- to ₹102/- per Equity Share of face value ₹5/- each for its maiden initial public offer.
 
The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, for subscription and close on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Investors can bid for a minimum of 144 Equity Shares and in multiples of 144 Equity Shares thereafter.
 
The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of up to Rs 210 crore and an offer for sale up to 94,12,000 equity shares by promoters and promoter group selling shareholders.  
 
The Proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of Rs 159 crore for repayment and / or pre-payment, in full or part, of certain borrowings availed by the Company.
Regaal Resources, headquartered in Kolkata is one of the largest manufacturers of maize based specialty products in India, in terms of crushing capacity, with a total installed crushing capacity of 750 tonnes per day (TPD), according to F&S report.
It manufactures native maize starch and modified starch - a plant-based natural starch that is produced from maize; co-products - includes gluten, germ, enriched fiber and fiber; and value- added products - food grade starches such as maize flour, icing sugar, custard powder and baking powder.
It caters to domestic and international customers across diverse industries including food products, paper, animal feed, and adhesives. Its business model is structured around catering to 3 broad segments of customers viz., Manufacturers of end products; Manufacturers of intermediate products; and Distributors / Wholesale traders.
It has a manufacturing plant with zero liquid discharge (ZLD) maize milling plant (Manufacturing Facility) located in Kishanganj, Bihar, with key export markets i.e. Nepal and Bangladesh.
The company’s prominent customers include Emami Paper Mills Limited, Manioca Food Products Private Limited, Century Pulp & Paper, Kush Proteins Private Limited, Shri Guru Oil Industries, Mayank Cattle Food Limited, Aarnav Sales Corporation, AMV Sales Corporation, Eco Tech Papers, Genus Paper Board Private Limited, Krishna Tissues Private Limited, Maruti Papers Private Limited, and M/s Vasu and Sons.
Regaal Resources’ revenue from operations increased by 52.52% from ₹600.02 crore in Fiscal 2024 to ₹915.16 crore in Fiscal 2025 primarily on account of an increase in sale of manufactured goods and traded goods a. Profit after tax for the year increased by 115.28% from ₹22.14 crore in Fiscal 2024 to ₹47.67 crore to Fiscal 2025.
 
Pantomath Capital Advisors Private Limited and Sumedha Fiscal Services Limited are the book-running lead managers, and MUFG Intime India Private Limited is the registrar of the issue.
 
The Offer is being made through the book-building process, wherein not more than 50% of the offer shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to qualified institutional buyers, not less than 15% of the offer shall be available for allocation to non-institutional investors, and not less than 35% of the offer shall be available for allocation to retail individual investors.




Wednesday, August 6, 2025

CoinSwitch Unveils Creator Labs: India’s First Accelerator for Crypto Creators

National, 7th August 2025 — CoinSwitch, India’s largest crypto investing platform, today announced the launch of Creator Labs, the country’s first accelerator program for crypto content creators. The initiative aims to nurture a new wave of trustworthy, insightful, and consumer-first voices in the crypto space.

India leads the world in grassroots crypto adoption, but credible content remains scarce. Only a few credible creators exist in space while misinformation thrives. Creator Labs is CoinSwitch’s answer to this gap: an intensive accelerator designed to equip aspiring creators with the tools, skills, and mindset to succeed, responsibly.

“Creator Labs is our commitment to building a responsible crypto creator ecosystem in India. We are starting small but ambitious about where this can go,” said Ashish Singhal, Co-founder, CoinSwitch.

About the Program

Creator Labs is an 8-week hands-on accelerator for selected creators passionate about crypto and content. Running from August to September 2025, the first co-hort of the program blends expert-led sessions, peer learning, and real-world content challenges. Experts teaching on Creator Labs have garnered 250+ million views collectively and have coached 2000+ aspiring creators from 50+ countries. 

Applications Open: August 5 – August 15, 2025

Launch Cohort Kick-off: August 18, 2025

What Participants Can Expect

Live Sessions with Experts: Weekly masterclasses from leading creators, crypto professionals, and trainers.

Asynchronous Learning & Creation: Assignments, original content creation, and peer feedback to sharpen storytelling and technical skills.

Squad-Based Collaboration: Participants grouped into squads to foster community, accountability, and creative exchange.

Gamified Leaderboards: Weekly content challenges with squad and individual rankings to boost momentum and engagement.

Brand Opportunities: Graduates receive a certificate, exclusive CoinSwitch rewards, and the top 3 creators will get a chance at brand collaborations.

Why It Matters

Creator Labs is not just a learning program. It is a movement to reset the tone of crypto content in India. By investing in credible, consumer-first creators, CoinSwitch is taking a bold step toward building a trusted digital asset ecosystem.

To learn more or apply, visit: creatorlabs.coinswitch.co

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About CoinSwitch


Founded in 2017, CoinSwitch is India's largest crypto trading platform and a pioneer in shaping the country’s crypto ecosystem. With over 2 crore users, CoinSwitch operates a regulatory-compliant platform that simplifies and enhances crypto trading for both retail and professional investors. 


Backed by global investors such as Coinbase Ventures, Tiger Global, and Sequoia Capital India to the tune of $300 million, CoinSwitch offers 350+ coins on its platform. CoinSwitch is a PeepalCo product and is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and Financial Intelligence Unit - India (FIU- IND) registered.


For more information, visit: www.coinswitch.co 

For media queries, contact: press@coinswitch.co | kaizzen.coinswitch@kaizzencomm.com

BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited’s Initial Public Offering to open on Monday, August 11, 2025, price band set at ₹ 492/- to ₹517/- per Equity Share

Price Band of ₹492/– ₹517/- per Equity Share bearing face value of ₹1/- each (“Equity Shares”)

Bid/Offer Opening Date – Monday, August 11, 2025 and Bid/Offer Closing Date –Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Minimum Bid Lot is 29 Equity Shares and in multiples of 29 Equity Shares thereafter.

Equity Shares outstanding as on date 135,459,637 Equity Shares of face value of ₹ 1 each

The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of shares up to ₹ 8,200 million and an offer for sale up to 13,939,063 equity shares by selling shareholders.


RISKS TO INVESTORS 


 

 


Mumbai, August 6, 2025: BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited has fixed the price band of ₹ 492/- to ₹517/- per Equity Share of face value ₹1/- each for its maiden initial public offer. 


The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on Monday, August 11, 2025, for subscription and close on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Investors can bid for a minimum of 29 Equity Shares and in multiples of 29 Equity Shares thereafter.

BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited offers contemporary lifestyle diamond, gold, platinum and studded jewellery under its flagship brand, BlueStone. The BlueStone brand was launched in 2011 and has over the years grown to become a leading brand among Leading Jewellery Retailers. It is a digital first direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) brand focussed on ensuring a seamless omnichannel experience for customers and is the second largest digital-first omni-channel jewellery brand in India, in terms of revenues in Fiscal 2024. It retails its products through its website www.bluestone.com and its mobile application available on iOS and Google Play Store, in addition to its pan-India network of stores. It is among the few Leading Jewellery Retailers* with a pan-India presences with 275 stores across 117 cities in 26 States and Union Territories in India, as of March 31, 2025, servicing over 12,600 PIN codes across India.

* Leading Jewellery Retailers are defined as omnichannel and multichannel retailers in India, including our Company and listed retailers with revenue of more than ₹ 5,000 million in Fiscal 2024 and who have more than 50 physical stores. CaratLane, a step-down subsidiary of Titan Limited, has a similar business model as our Company and has, therefore, also been included as a peer

The company, as a design-led brand, offers a variety of designs across various price points tailored to various occasions and customer preferences. It focuses on designing jewellery for women, men and couples between the ages of 25 to 45 years who value unique designs, modern styles and have a tendency to discover brands through social media or online channels.

It has a wide range of product offerings includes rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, solitaires, bangles, bracelets and chains cater to diverse customer segments and are retailed at varied price points. As of March 31, 2025, it had 91 collections (defined as a set of jewellery designs created with a specific theme) of jewellery products and it operates three manufacturing facilities located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Jaipur, Rajasthan and Surat, Gujarat.


BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle’s revenue from operations increased by 39.83% from ₹ 12,658.39 million in Fiscal 2024 to ₹ 17,700.02 million in Fiscal 2025, primarily due to an increase in sale of products by store sales growth in existing stores, rising vintage of stores and higher inventory, as well as addition of new stores. 

Axis Capital Limited, IIFL Capital Services Limited (formerly known as IIFL Securities Limited), and Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited are the book-running lead managers, and KFin Technologies Limited is the registrar to the Offer.


The Offer is being made through the book-building process, wherein not less than 75% of the net offer shall be available for allocation to qualified institutional buyers, not more than 15% of the net offer shall be available for allocation to non-institutional investors, and not more than 10% of the net offer shall be available for allocation to retail individual investors.


DISCLAIMERS: BLUESTONE JEWELLERY AND LIFESTYLE LIMITED is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, to make an initial public offer of its Equity Shares and has filed a red herring prospectus dated August 4, 2025 with the RoC. The RHP is made available on the website of the SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in as well as on the website of the BRLMs i.e., Axis Capital Limited at www.axiscapital.co.in, IIFL Capital Services Limited (formerly known as IIFL Securities Limited) at www.iiflcap.com and Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited at https://investmentbank.kotak.com, the website of the NSE at www.nseindia.com and the website of the BSE at www.bseindia.com and the website of the Company at www.bluestone.com. Any potential investor should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to such risks, please see the section “Risk Factors” beginning on page 34 of the RHP. Potential investors should not rely on the DRHP for making any investment decision but should only rely on the information included in the RHP filed by the Company with the RoC.


This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States or elsewhere. The Equity Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 as amended (“U.S. Securities Act”) and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold within the United States, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the Equity Shares are only being offered and sold (a) in the United States only to persons reasonably believed to be ‘qualified institutional buyers’ (as defined under Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act pursuant to the private placement exemption set out in Section 4(a) of the U.S. Securities Act and (b) outside the United States in ‘offshore transactions” as defined in and in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act and the applicable laws of the jurisdictions where such offers and sales occur.


DISCLAIMER CLAUSE OF SEBI: SEBI only gives its observations on the offer documents and this does not constitute approval of either the Offer or the specified securities slated in the Offer Document. The investors are advised to refer to page 444 of the RHP for the full text of the disclaimer clause of SEBI.


DISCLAIMER CLAUSE OF BSE: It is to be distinctly understood that the permission given by BSE Limited should not in any way be deemed or construed that the Red Herring Prospectus has been cleared or approved by BSE Limited nor does it certify the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of the Red Herring Prospectus. The investors are advised to refer to the page 445 of the Red Herring Prospectus for the full text of the disclaimer clause of BSE.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE OF NSE (The Designated Stock Exchange): It is to be distinctly understood that the permission given by NSE should not in any way be deemed or construed that the Offer Document has been cleared or approved by NSE nor does it certify the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of the Offer Document. The investors are advised to refer to page 446 of the Red Herring Prospectus for the full text of the disclaimer clause of NSE.


Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Pension Adalat Post Office 2025


The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai will be holding the         57th Postal Pension Adalat for pensioners/family pensioners of Postal Department on            15th September 2025 at 11.30 Hrs, in the Office of Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai -400 001.


Grievances regarding pensionary benefits pertaining to those who retired/died while in service from Department of Posts, Pensioners of Postal Department, Maharashtra and Goa States, which have not been settled within 3 months will only be entertained in the Postal Pension Adalat. 


            Cases involving purely legal points i.e. succession etc, stepping up of pay and disciplinary cases involving policy matters and cases pending for review of DPC will not be considered in Pension Adalat.  Pensioner should forward their grievance individually (not in bulk or on behalf of others) in triplicate in the proforma attached to Sr. Accounts Officer/ Secretary, Pension Adalat, O/o Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai GPO Bldg., 1st Floor, Mumbai -400 001 on or before    19.08.2025.  The applications received after 19.08.2025 will not be considered in the Pension Adalat. 

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

APPLICATION FORM OF POSTAL PENSION ADALAT


SR.No. SUBJECT DETAILS TO BE FILLED IN BY THE INDIVIDUAL/PENSIONER

1. Name of the pensioner /Family pensioner with Designation at the time of retirement/death

2. Name of Post Office from where retired etc. and date of retirement  

3 PPO No.

4 Name of the Post Office from where Pension is being drawn 

5 Postal address of the pensioner

with phone no.

6 Complaint in brief (Attach application containing details if required)

7 Date & signature of the Individual/Pensioner.







प्रेस नोट

पेंशन अदालत

मुख्य पोस्टमास्तर जनरल, महाराष्ट्र सर्कल, मुंबई द्वारेटपाल विभागाच्या निवृत्तिवेतनधारकांसाठी / कुटुंबनिवृत्तवेतनधारकांसाठी 57 वी पेंशन अदालत  दिनांक 15.09.2025 रोजी 11.30 वाजता  मुख्य पोस्टमास्तर जनरल, महाराष्ट्र सर्कल, मुंबई -400 001 येथे आयोजित केली आहे. 


निवृत्तिवेतनधारकांच्या लाभाशी संबंधित तक्रारी, जे टपाल विभागातून निवृत्त झाले आहेत / ज्यांचा सेवेत असताना मृत्यु झालेला आहे, टपाल विभाग, महाराष्ट्र आणि गोवा राज्यांचे निवृत्तिवेतनधारक ज्यांचे 3 महिन्यांच्या आत पूर्तता झालेली नाही अशा प्रकरणांचा डाक पेंशन अदालत मध्ये विचार केला जाईल. 

पेंशन अदालतमध्ये पूर्णपणे कायदेशीर मुद्द्यांसह प्रकरणे जसे की वारसा प्रमाणपत्र, वेतनश्रेणी वाढविणे आणि धोरणात्मक बाबींसह शिस्तभंगाच्या आणि डी.पी.सी. च्या पुनरावलोकनासाठी  प्रलंबित  प्रकरणांचा विचार केला जाणार नाही. निवृत्तिवेतनधारक खाली दिलेल्या प्रपत्रामध्ये आपले अर्जाचे तिप्पट प्रति, वरिष्ठ लेखा अधिकारी / सचिव, पेंशन अदालत, मुख्य पोस्टमास्तर जनरल कार्यालय, महाराष्ट्र सर्कल, मुंबई जीपीओ भवन, पहिला मजला, मुंबई – 400 001 ला 19.08.2025 रोजी किंवा यापूर्वी वैयक्तिक रुप ने (तक्रारींची मोठया प्रमणात /इतरंच्या वतीने नाही ) पाठवू शकता. 19.08.2025 च्या नंतर मिळालेल्या अर्जांवर पेंशन अदालतमध्ये विचार करण्यात येणार नाही.

भारतीय डाक विभाग

डाक पेंशन अदालतच्या अर्जाचा फॉर्म

क्र.

विषय वैयक्तिक / निवृत्तिवेतनधारक अन्वये भरण्यात येणारे तपशील

1. निवृत्ती / मृत्युच्यावेळी पदनामसह निवृत्तिधारकाचे / कुटुंब निवृत्तिधारकाचे नाव

2. कार्यालयाचे नाव जिथून निवृत्त झाले आहेत आणि निवृत्तीची तारीख

3 पीपीओ क्रमांक

4 पोस्टऑफिसचे नाव जिथे पेंशन घेतली जात आहे.

5 निवृत्तिवेतनधारकाचा पोस्टाचा पत्ता 

दूरध्वनी सोबत.

6 थोडक्यात तक्रार

(जर आवश्यकता असेल तर तपशीलासह अर्ज जोडा.)

7 व्यक्ती / निवृत्तिवेतनधारकांची सही आणि दिनांक




प्रेस विज्ञप्ति

पेंशन अदालत


मुख्य पोस्टमास्टर जनरल, महाराष्ट्र सर्किल, मुंबई द्वारा डाक विभाग के पेंशनभोगियों / परिवार पेंशनभोगियों के लिए 57 वीं डाक पेंशन अदालत का आयोजन 15.09.2025 को 11.30 बजे मुख्य पोस्टमास्टर जनरल का कार्यालय, महाराष्ट्र सर्किल, मुंबई – 400 001 में किया जाएगा ।


इस पेंशन अदालत में डाक विभाग से सेवानिवृत्त/सेवाकाल में मृत हुए महाराष्ट्र और गोवा राज्य के लोगों की पेंशन हितलाभों संबंधी शिकायतों के लिया किया जाएगा जिनका तीन माह के भीतर निपटारा नहीं हुआ है।


पेंशन अदालत में विशुद्ध रूप से कानूनी बिंदुओं जैसे कि उत्तराधिकार, वेतन में वृद्धि एवं नीतिगत मसलों से जुड़े अनुशासनिक मामलों वाली शिकायतों,तथा डी.पी.सी की समीक्षा के लिए लंबित मामलोंपर विचार नहीं किया जाएगा। पेंशनभोगी नीचे दिए गए प्रपत्र में अपनी शिकायतें तीन प्रतियोंमें  वरिष्ठ लेखा अधिकारी/ सचिव, पेंशन अदालत, मुख्य पोस्टमास्टर जनरल का कार्यालय, महाराष्ट्र सर्किल, पहली मंजिल, जीपीओ भवन, मुंबई – 400 001 को 19.08.2025 को या इससे पूर्व वैयक्तिक रुप से (थोक में  या  दूसरों की ओर से नहीं) भेज सकते हैं। 19.08.2025 के पश्चात प्राप्त आवेदनों पर पेंशन अदालत में विचार नहीं किया जाएगा।  

भारतीय डाक विभाग

डाक पेंशन अदालत का आवेदन प्रपत्र

क्रम सं. विषय व्यक्ति / पेंशनभोगी द्वारा भरा जाने वाला ब्यौरा

1. सेवानिवृत्ति / मृत्यु के समय पदनाम सहित पेंशनभोगी/ परिवार पेंशनभोगी का नाम

2. कार्यालय का नाम जहाँ से सेवानिवृत्त हुए हैं तथा सेवानिवृत्ति की तारीख

3 पीपीओ संख्या

4 डाकघर का नाम जहाँ से पेंशन का आहरण किया जा रहा है ।

5 पेंशनभोगी का डाक पता दूरभाष सहित

6 संक्षिप्त में शिकायत 

(यदि आवश्यकता हो तो ब्योरे को शामिल करते हुए आवेदन संलग्न करें ।)

7 व्यक्ति / पेंशनभोगी के हस्ताक्षर एवं तारीख

Connplex Cinemas Limited IPO Opens on August 07, 2025

Mumbai, August 04, 2025 – Connplex Cinemas Limited (Connplex, The Company) is an entertainment company revolutionizing the cinema industry with a focus on luxury proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on August 07, 2025, aiming to raise ₹ 90.27 Crore (At Upper Price Band) by fresh issue of 51,00,000 equity shares, to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform.

The issue size is 51,00,000 equity shares at a face value of ₹ 10 each with a price band of ₹168 - ₹ 177 Per Share.

 

Equity Share Allocation

QIB Anchor Portion – Upto 14,52,000 Equity Shares

Qualified Institutional Buyer – Upto 9,68,800 Equity Shares

Non-Institutional Investors – Not Less Than 7,27,200 Equity Shares

Individual Investors – Not Less Than 16,96,000 Equity Shares

Market Maker – Upto 2,56,000 Equity Shares

 

The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilized for capital expenditure requirement for purchase of corporate office, purchase of LED Screens and Projectors, Working Capital Requirement and general corporate expenses. The anchor portion will open on August 06, 2025 and issue will close on August 11, 2025.

The Book Running Lead Manager to the Issue is Beeline Capital Advisors Private Limited, The Registrar to the Issue is MUFG Intime India Private Limited

 

Mr. Anish Tulshibhai Patel, Managing Director and and Mr. Rahul Kamleshbhai Dhyani, Joint Managing Director of Connplex Cinemas Limited expressed, "Going public is an important milestone for Connplex Cinemas as we move into our next phase of development. From the outset, our focus has been on redefining how cinema is experienced—making it more comfortable, more engaging and more accessible. With the support of this IPO, we plan to invest in infrastructure that allows us to maintain high-quality standards while expanding our footprint across both urban and emerging markets. This includes setting up our corporate headquarters and upgrading key technologies like LED screens and projectors. Our goal remains simple: to deliver a reliable and enjoyable cinema experience to more people across India.”

About Connplex Cinemas Limited:

Connplex Cinemas Limited is an entertainment company revolutionizing the cinema industry with a focus on luxury, innovation, and accessibility. Operating under the brand name “CONNPLEX” and other registered brands, the company specializes in developing cinema set-up, entering franchise agreements, film exhibition and distribution, and generating revenue from screening of movies, sales of food and beverages, and advertisements. By strategically expanding into underserved markets in Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities, as well as metro locations including Tier 1 across India, Connplex Cinemas blends convenience, affordability, and premium experiences to bring high-quality entertainment to audiences across India.

Connplex Cinemas constructs and designs cinemas featuring luxurious recliner seating, advanced sound systems, and high-definition projection technology to provide an elevated movie-going experience. Through collaborations with filmmakers and studios, it distributes films across its cinemas and digital platforms moreover they also provide the event spaces for private screening, corporate events and community gatherings to engage audiences which maximizes revenue streams along with audience reach.

Connplex Cinemas distinguishes itself with customer-centric designs and a commitment to innovation, offering boutique-style cinemas with high-grade seatings, advanced technologies and sound systems that foster community connections while providing intimate and upscale environments. The company’s strategic locations and advanced technologies give it a competitive edge in attracting and retaining a diverse audience that includes families, young adults, and cinema enthusiasts. Company’s programming, which includes mainstream blockbusters, art films, group bookings and themed events, ensures broad appeal while catering to varied audience preferences.

For the period ended 31st March 2025, The company reported Revenue of ₹ 9,560.96 Lakhs and EBITDA of ₹ 2,627.56 Lakhs & PAT ₹ 1,900.99 Lakhs.

Disclaimer:

Certain statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like government actions, local, political or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The Company will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Monday, August 4, 2025

Raymond powers up the Style at Fast & Fabulous — Where Luxury Met Velocity

 


Mumbai, 3rd August: The Dome SVP came alive last night as Fast & Fabulous delivered an unforgettable evening where speed met style in spectacular fashion. The one of a kind event brought together over 50 of India’s rarest and most luxurious supercars, a high-energy couture runway, and a star-studded guest list from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and automotive culture.

Gautam Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond Group, said, “Fast & Fabulous is a unique celebration of detail, design and daring, ideals that Raymond has championed for a century. This event is a reflection of new age India and its unbridled ambition – synonymous with the ethos of timeless quality and style” 

At the heart of this spectacle was Raymond, joining as the official Style Partner in celebration of its centennial year. With a legacy built over 100 years, Raymond brought a refined design sensibility to the night, bridging its iconic heritage with a sharp, modern aesthetic that resonated across generations. 

Blending horsepower with high fashion, Fast & Fabulous marked a new benchmark in lifestyle events.

JSW Cement Limited’s (“Company”) initial public offering to open on Thursday, August 7, 2025, price band set at ₹ 139/- to ₹ 147/- per equity share of face value ₹ 10 each (“Equity Shares”)

 


(L-R) Mr. Narinder Singh Kahlon, (Director – Finance & Commercial and Chief Financial Officer), Mr. Parth Jindal (Managing Director) and Nilesh Narwekar, (Whole-Time Director and Chief Executive Officer) at JSW Cement IPO Press Conference


  • Price Band of ₹ 139/– ₹ 147/- per Equity Share
  • Bid/Offer Opening Date – Thursday, August 7, 2025 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – Monday, August 11, 2025.
  • Minimum Bid Lot is 102 Equity Shares and in multiples of 102 Equity Shares thereafter.

Mumbai, August 4, 2025: JSW Cement Limited (the “Company”) has fixed the price band of ₹ 139/- to ₹ 147/- per Equity Share of face value ₹10 each for its initial public offer.

The initial public offer (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on Thursday, August 7, 2025, for subscription and close on Monday, August 11, 2025. Investors can bid for a minimum of 102 Equity Shares and in multiples of 102 Equity Shares thereafter.

The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of shares up to Rs 1,600 crores and an offer for sale for sale up to Rs 2,000 crores by the selling shareholders.  

The proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of up to Rs 800 crores will be utilized for part financing the cost of establishing a new integrated cement unit at Nagaur, Rajasthan; up to Rs 520 crores for prepayment or repayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the Company; and general corporate purposes.

JSW Cement Limited is a part of the JSW Group, a multinational conglomerate with a portfolio of diversified businesses across various sectors such as steel, energy, maritime, infrastructure, defence, business-to-business e-commerce, realty, paints, sports and venture capital. It started its operations in 2009 in the southern region of India through our single grinding unit in Vijayanagar, Karnataka.

The Company is among the top three fastest growing cement manufacturing companies in India in terms of increase in installed grinding capacity and sales volume from Fiscal 2015 to Fiscal 2025 (among the peers in terms of installed capacity and sales volume), according to the CRISIL Report. It is also among the top 10 cement companies in India in terms of installed capacity and sales volume as of March 31, 2025, according to CRISIL Report.

The Company is India’s largest manufacturer of ground granulated blast furnace slag (“GGBS”), an eco-friendly product produced entirely from blast furnace slag (a by-product of the steel manufacturing process), with a market share in terms of GGBS sales of 84.00% in Fiscal 2025, according to the CRISIL Report.

The Company’s product portfolio consists of blended cement (including PSC, PCC and PPC), GGBS, ordinary portland cement (“OPC”), clinker and a range of allied cementitious products such as ready mix concrete (“RMC”), screened slag, construction chemicals and waterproofing compounds. As of March 31, 2025, the Company operates seven plants in India, which comprise one integrated unit, one clinker unit and five grinding units across the states of Andhra Pradesh (Nandyal plant), Karnataka (Vijayanagar plant), Tamil Nadu (Salem plant), Maharashtra (Dolvi plant), West Bengal (Salboni plant), Odisha (Jajpur plant and our majority owned Shiva Cement Limited clinker unit).

JSW Cement Limited has the lowest carbon dioxide emission intensity among its peer cement manufacturing companies in India and globally, according to the CRISIL Report.

The Company sells its products through a well-connected distribution network. As of March 31, 2025, it had a network of 4,653 dealers, 8,844 sub-dealers and 158 warehouses.

JM Financial Limited, Axis Capital Limited, Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited, DAM Capital Advisors Limited, Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Private Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, and SBI Capital Markets Limited are the book-running lead managers to the Offer, and KFin Technologies Limited is the registrar of the Offer.

The Offer is being made through the book-building process, wherein not more than 50% of the Offer shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to qualified institutional buyers, not less than 15% of the Offer shall be available for allocation to non-institutional investors, and not less than 35% of the Offer shall be available for allocation to retail individual investors.

JSW Cement Limited’s (“Company”) initial public offering to open on Thursday, August 7, 2025, price band set at ₹ 139/- to ₹ 147/- per equity share of face value ₹ 10 each (“Equity Shares”)

L-R) Mr. Narinder Singh Kahlon, (Director – Finance & Commercial and Chief Financial Officer), Mr. Parth Jindal (Managing Director) and Nilesh Narwekar, (Whole-Time Director and Chief Executive Officer) at JSW Cement IPO Press Conference


  • Price Band of ₹ 139/– ₹ 147/- per Equity Share
  • Bid/Offer Opening Date – Thursday, August 7, 2025 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – Monday, August 11, 2025.
  • Minimum Bid Lot is 102 Equity Shares and in multiples of 102 Equity Shares thereafter.

Mumbai, August 4, 2025: JSW Cement Limited (the “Company”) has fixed the price band of ₹ 139/- to ₹ 147/- per Equity Share of face value ₹10 each for its initial public offer.

The initial public offer (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on Thursday, August 7, 2025, for subscription and close on Monday, August 11, 2025. Investors can bid for a minimum of 102 Equity Shares and in multiples of 102 Equity Shares thereafter.

The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of shares up to Rs 1,600 crores and an offer for sale for sale up to Rs 2,000 crores by the selling shareholders.  

The proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of up to Rs 800 crores will be utilized for part financing the cost of establishing a new integrated cement unit at Nagaur, Rajasthan; up to Rs 520 crores for prepayment or repayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the Company; and general corporate purposes.

JSW Cement Limited is a part of the JSW Group, a multinational conglomerate with a portfolio of diversified businesses across various sectors such as steel, energy, maritime, infrastructure, defence, business-to-business e-commerce, realty, paints, sports and venture capital. It started its operations in 2009 in the southern region of India through our single grinding unit in Vijayanagar, Karnataka.

The Company is among the top three fastest growing cement manufacturing companies in India in terms of increase in installed grinding capacity and sales volume from Fiscal 2015 to Fiscal 2025 (among the peers in terms of installed capacity and sales volume), according to the CRISIL Report. It is also among the top 10 cement companies in India in terms of installed capacity and sales volume as of March 31, 2025, according to CRISIL Report.

The Company is India’s largest manufacturer of ground granulated blast furnace slag (“GGBS”), an eco-friendly product produced entirely from blast furnace slag (a by-product of the steel manufacturing process), with a market share in terms of GGBS sales of 84.00% in Fiscal 2025, according to the CRISIL Report.

The Company’s product portfolio consists of blended cement (including PSC, PCC and PPC), GGBS, ordinary portland cement (“OPC”), clinker and a range of allied cementitious products such as ready mix concrete (“RMC”), screened slag, construction chemicals and waterproofing compounds. As of March 31, 2025, the Company operates seven plants in India, which comprise one integrated unit, one clinker unit and five grinding units across the states of Andhra Pradesh (Nandyal plant), Karnataka (Vijayanagar plant), Tamil Nadu (Salem plant), Maharashtra (Dolvi plant), West Bengal (Salboni plant), Odisha (Jajpur plant and our majority owned Shiva Cement Limited clinker unit).

JSW Cement Limited has the lowest carbon dioxide emission intensity among its peer cement manufacturing companies in India and globally, according to the CRISIL Report.

The Company sells its products through a well-connected distribution network. As of March 31, 2025, it had a network of 4,653 dealers, 8,844 sub-dealers and 158 warehouses.

JM Financial Limited, Axis Capital Limited, Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited, DAM Capital Advisors Limited, Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Private Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, and SBI Capital Markets Limited are the book-running lead managers to the Offer, and KFin Technologies Limited is the registrar of the Offer.

The Offer is being made through the book-building process, wherein not more than 50% of the Offer shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to qualified institutional buyers, not less than 15% of the Offer shall be available for allocation to non-institutional investors, and not less than 35% of the Offer shall be available for allocation to retail individual investors.


Crompton Launches RapidJet TDS 2000 as a Breakthrough in Water Heater Technology to Tackle Hard Water Concerns This Monsoon

Equipped with Anti-Scale Technology and Durable Design, the RapidJet TDS 2000 Ensures Consistent Hot Water and Long-term Reliability

 

 

August 04, 2025, Mumbai – Tired of dealing with the frustrating effects of hard water on your water heater—especially during the monsoon when water quality often deteriorates? Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, India’s trusted name in consumer electricals, has launched the RapidJet TDS 2000, a revolutionary instant water heater designed specifically for hard water conditions. This technology-forward product introduces Anti-Scale Technology, marking a first in Crompton’s water heater portfolio. It sets a new benchmark in durability and performance, ensuring longer-lasting efficiency and reliable comfort for modern households.

 

This year’s early monsoon has brought widespread rainfall across the country, with the IMD forecasting 105% of the long-term average. While a relief, such heavy rains often contaminate surface water, pushing households to rely more on borewell water—typically hard and mineral-rich. Across India, borewell water has TDS levels ranging from 600 to 2000 ppm, and sometimes higher. With borewells being drilled deeper each year, the hardness only increases, making it a year-round concern. This hard water leads to scaling on the heating element of water heaters, causing slower heating, higher energy use and frequent repairs or replacements. Crompton’s RapidJet TDS 2000 addresses these challenges head-on. Its anti-scale technology-based heating element, tested under lab conditions for TDS up to 2000 ppm, is built to resist hard water damage. Combined with a food-grade stainless steel tank and rust-resistant materials, this innovation delivers long-lasting performance and energy efficiency—providing reliable comfort even through the demanding monsoon months.

 

This innovation spotlights Crompton’s dedication towards advancing technology and exceeding consumer expectations in water heaters, highlighted by the advanced features of the RapidJet TDS 2000. Some of the features include:

 

         Anti-Scale Technology-based Heating Element: Specially designed to endure hard water conditions, this heating element minimizes sediment buildup—an issue that intensifies during the monsoon due to increased water hardness and impurities. It ensures consistent hot water flow, enhances energy efficiency, and prolongs the appliance’s lifespan, making it ideal for use in heavy rainfall and borewell-dependent areas.

         Suitable up to 2000 TDS: Designed to handle the challenges of hard water, especially during the monsoon when TDS levels typically rise due to increased groundwater dependence, this water heater is tested to perform efficiently even in conditions with up to 2000 ppm of Total Dissolved Solids. It ensures consistent heating performance without scale-related disruptions, making it ideal for borewell-reliant households facing seasonal water quality fluctuations.

         Food-Grade Stainless Steel Tank: Built to withstand the corrosive effects of hard water that intensify during the rainy season, the tank is crafted from food-grade stainless steel for superior durability and hygiene. It not only resists rust and sediment accumulation but also maintains water purity through repeated use, ensuring long-lasting protection and safe hot water even in high TDS conditions.

         Rust-Proof Outer Body: Constructed with a thermoplastic body, this water heater is impervious to rust caused by high humidity and moisture levels typical of the monsoon season. This rust-proof design ensures durability and extends the heater’s life, particularly in coastal or high-precipitation regions during heavy rains.

         ISI Certification: The ISI mark guarantees adherence to strict safety standards and quality assurance, crucial during the monsoon when electrical safety risks can increase due to moisture. It assures homeowners that the water heater meets rigorous safety protocols, protecting against hazards such as electrical faults and overheating, ensuring reliability and peace of mind even in damp, wet conditions.

 

Speaking about the new launch Malhar Vadke, Vice President – Large Domestic Appliances, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd said, “The monsoon season brings heavy rains, high humidity, and fluctuating water quality that often causes sedimentation and scale buildup in water heaters, creating real challenges for homeowners. At Crompton, we focus on creating innovations that directly tackle everyday problems while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability. Over the years, this approach has made Crompton one of India’s most trusted brands, known for combining advanced technology with practical solutions. The RapidJet TDS 2000 reflects this commitment perfectly. Built to handle hard water and moisture during the monsoon and beyond, it features Anti-Scale Technology and durable materials to ensure consistent, energy-efficient performance and long-lasting reliability. This product raises the bar for durability and efficiency, showcasing Crompton’s dedication to meaningful innovation that delivers real value to customers.”

 

Building on the success of its RapidJet series, which has garnered the trust of over 11 lakh customers since 2019, Crompton continues to deliver consumer-centric innovations backed by its legacy of over 85 years of quality and reliability. To support the launch of the RapidJet TDS 2000, the company has also initiated employee awareness programs to highlight the importance of Anti-Scale Technology in combating sedimentation and scale formation.

 

Available at Crompton-authorized retail outlets nationwide and on major e-commerce platforms, the RapidJet TDS 2000 is designed to provide a reliable and efficient water heating solution for modern households, ensuring durability and peace of mind for consumers in all water conditions.

 

 

 

Friday, August 1, 2025

Sri Lotus Developers & Realty IPO subscribed 69.13 times on Final Day

The Initial Public Offering of Sri Lotus Developers & Realty Limited was subscribed 69.13 times on the final day of bidding.

The issue received bids of 2,74,16,88,500 shares against the offered 3,96,58,730 equity shares, at a price band of ₹140-150, according to the data available on the stock exchanges.

Qualified Institutional Buyer Portion and Non-Institutional Investors Portion were subscribed 163.90 times and 57.71 times respectively, whereas Retail Portion was subscribed 20.27 times. Employee Portion was subscribed 19.83 times.

Monarch Networth Capital Limited, and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited are the book-running lead managers, and KFin Technologies Limited is the registrar of the issue.

Company Information

Sri Lotus Developers and Realty is a developer of residential and commercial premises in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with a focus in Redevelopment Projects in the Ultra Luxury Segment and Luxury Segment in the western suburbs under the “Lotus Developers” brand.

The company's projects can be bifurcated into the following three (3) categories, Greenfield Projects, Redevelopment Projects, Joint Development Projects.

As of June 30, 2025, the company has completed developable area of 0.93 million square feet consisting of both residential and commercial properties.

The developments focus primarily on ultra-luxury and luxury residential properties and commercial properties through construction and development of 2BHK and 3 BHK flats with a price range of ₹ 3 crores to ₹ 7 crores (“Luxury Residential Segment”); construction and development of 3BHK, 4 BHK and 4+ BHK flats and penthouses, with a price of above 7 crores (“Ultra Luxury Residential Segment”, together with the Luxury Residential Segment as the “Residential Segment”); and construction and development of commercial offices (“Commercial Segment”).

As of June 30, 2025, the company has 4 Completed Projects, 5 Ongoing Projects and 11 Upcoming Projects.

The company is expanding its reach into other micro-markets in southern and central regions of Mumbai, such as Nepean Sea Road and Prabhadevi, and eastern suburbs of Mumbai, such as Ghatkopar.

 

Sri Lotus Developers and Realty’s revenue from operations increased by 19.09% from ₹461.57 crore in Fiscal 2024 to ₹549.68 crore in Fiscal 2025, primarily due to an increase in sales of projects and sale of services. Profit after tax increased by 90.21% in profit after tax from ₹119.81 crore in Fiscal 2024 to ₹227.89 crore in Fiscal 2025.

The table below shows subscription data for all the categories of investors:

 

SRI LOTUS DEVELOPERS AND REALTY LIMITED

Last updated on
01 Aug 2025 | 05:00:00 PM

Sr.No.

Category

No.of shares offered / reserved

No. of shares bid for

No. of times of total meant for the category

1

Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs)

1,12,85,714

1,84,97,37,200

163.90

1(a)

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)

-

55,29,06,400

-

1(b)

Domestic Financial Institutions(Banks/ Financial Institutions(FIs)/ Insurance Companies)

-

94,10,99,100

-

1(c)

Mutual Funds

-

6,97,03,300

-

1(D)

Others

-

28,60,28,400

-

2

Non Institutional Investors(NIIS)

84,64,286

48,84,72,900

57.71

2.1

Non Institutional Investors(Bid amount of more than Ten Lakh Rupees)

56,42,858

31,14,07,400

55.19

2.1(a)

Corporates

-

1,42,51,000

-

2.1(b)

Individuals (Other than RIIs)

-

28,41,23,800

-

2.1(c)

Others

-

1,30,32,600

-

2.2

Non Institutional Investors(Bid amount of more than Two Lakh Rupees and upto 10 lakh rupees)

28,21,428

17,70,65,500

62.76

2.2(a)

Corporates

-

8,20,800

-

2.2(b)

Individuals (Other than RIIs)

-

16,85,14,200

-

2.2(c)

Others

-

77,30,500

-

3

Retail Individual Investors (RIIs)

1,97,50,000

40,03,31,100

20.27

3(a)

Cut Off

-

32,90,81,000

-

3(b)

Price Bids

-

7,12,50,100

-

4

Employee Reserved

1,58,730

31,47,300

19.83

4(a)

Employee (Cut off)

-

24,68,300

-

4(b)

Employee (Price)

-

6,79,000

-

5

Reservation PortionShareholder

-

-

-

5(a)

RPS (Cut off)

-

-

-

5(b)

RPS (Price)

-

-

-

Total

3,96,58,730

2,74,16,88,500

69.13

 

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