SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

  Bank of India handed over dividend cheque dated 17th June 2026 of Rs.1,553.50 crore for the financial year 2025-26 to Government of India on 30th June, 2026.  The dividend cheque was presented to Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Smt. Shalini Pandit, Joint Secretary, DFS by Shri Rajneesh Karnatak, Managing Director & CEO and all the four Executive Directors of Bank of India.  Bank of India had declared dividend of Rs.4.65 per equity share (46.50%) for the financial year 2025-26.   For the full year 2025-26, Bank of India’s net profit jumped by 14.19%, which went up from Rs. 9,219 crore in FY25 to Rs. 10,527 crore for FY26.   By successfully paying dividends to the Government of India, Bank of India reaffirms its robust financial performance and unwavering dedication to creating value for its shareholders. This accomplishment stands as a testament to the bank’s commitment to excellence and its ability to generate ...

Government, design, and trade leadership convene to mark the opening of India's leading annual home trade show Mumbai, 30th June 2026: The 19th edition of HGH India, the country's leading annual trade show for Home Textiles, Home Décor, Houseware, and Gifts, was officially inaugurated today at Hall 6, Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Ms. Vrunda Manohar Desai (IRS), Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Guests of Honour included Mr. Walter Ferrara, Consul General of Italy and Mr. Vikas Pansare (IAS), Managing Director, MSSIDC.. The ceremony was further attended by Special Guests ID. Ketan Sheth, Chairman, IIID MRC, Ar. Reza Kabul, President and Principal Architect, ARK Reza Kabul Architects, Ar. Raajeev Kasat, Principal Architect and Owner, Raajeev Kasat and Associates, and Ar. Makrand Pataskar, Principal Architect, Makrand Pataskar Architect. The ceremony was hosted by Mr. Arun Roongta, Man...

Mumbai, June 1, 2026: The life insurance industry is highlighting the need for a more balanced understanding of life insurance, emphasizing that its long-term benefits including financial protection, security, and disciplined savings, far outweigh isolated concerns that may arise, including instances of mis-selling. The Insurance Awareness Committee – Life Insurance (IAC-Life) encourages customers and stakeholders to view life insurance as a long-term financial protection instrument, rather than assess it solely through immediate or short-term outcomes. “Life insurance is designed to deliver value over time—through financial security, protection for families, and disciplined savings. While concerns such as mis-selling do exist and must be addressed by the industry, they represent a small part of the overall ecosystem, which continues to deliver significant value to millions of policyholders,” said Kamlesh Rao, Chairperson, Insurance Awareness Committee (IAC-Life). Importantly, life ins...

Thane, June 29, 2026: Korum Mall successfully organised the Monsoon Run 2026 on Sunday, June 28, bringing together over 2,000 fitness enthusiasts, amateur runners and families for one of Thane's largest community running events. Organised annually for the past five years, the Monsoon Run has become a much-awaited fixture on Thane's community calendar, creating a culture of health, wellness and togetherness while encouraging people of all ages to embrace an active lifestyle. The run was flagged off at 5:30 AM from Korum Mall and featured 3 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km categories, catering to participants across age groups and fitness levels. Runners enjoyed the city's monsoon ambience as they completed the scenic course, with many using their official race timings to qualify for leading marathons and competitive running events. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from seasoned runners as well as first-time participants, reinforcing the growing culture of fitness and ...

Mumbai, June 29, 2026: As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms industries, jobs, and the skills required for future careers, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) has announced NMIMS Horizon, a university-wide future skills initiative designed to prepare students for an AI-driven economy. Developed in collaboration with Coursera, the initiative will provide nearly 40,000 student users across NMIMS campuses access to AI-enabled learning pathways, globally recognised certifications, and industry-relevant skill development opportunities integrated directly into their academic journey. The initiative marks a significant shift in how higher education institutions are responding to the growing demand for AI literacy and future-ready skills. While employers increasingly seek graduates who can work alongside emerging technologies, NMIMS is embedding AI-enabled learning into the curriculum across multiple programs. Through NMIMS Horizon, students will gain acces...

Joins Shahrukh Khan as the face of the brand Mumbai, 28 June 2026: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand from the House of Kalyan Jewellers, has announced celebrated Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its new brand ambassador. Joining Shahrukh Khan as the face of the brand, Smriti’s association marks a significant step in Candere’s journey to strengthen its connect with young, modern Indian consumers. One of India's most accomplished cricketers, Smriti has built a strong connection with audiences through her achievements, consistency and authenticity. At a time when women’s cricket continues to command growing attention across the country, her association with Candere reflects the brand’s focus on consumers who view jewellery not as something reserved for occasions, but as a natural part of how they present themselves every day. Mr. Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Director, Candere, said, “Smriti Mandhana’s influence extends far beyond the cricket field. She represents a generation that val...

Mumbai, June 27, 2026: In an evening marked by profound reflection and compelling dialogue, renowned homeopath and wellness pioneer Dr Mukesh Batra officially launched his latest book, Toxic: Stories, Science and Remedies for a Cleaner Mind, Body and Spirit, in conversation with bestselling author, broadcaster and former diplomat Amish Tripathi. Published by Bloomsbury India, Toxic expands the understanding of toxicity beyond environmental pollution to include the invisible yet pervasive toxins of the mind, emotions, relationships and spirit. The book examines how anxiety, fear, unhealthy relationships, rigid beliefs and unchecked ego can quietly erode well-being, while also offering practical pathways towards healing and inner transformation. Opening the discussion, Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh, Founder and Chairman Emeritus at Dr Batra’s® Healthcare reflected on what inspired him to broaden the conventional understanding of toxicity. "When we think of pollution, we think of the air we ...

ICAI Celebrates International MSME Day; Hosts National ScaleUp India Summit 2026 to Strengthen MSME and Startup Ecosystem Summit focused on Policy Reforms, Compliance and Funding aimed towards Handholding & Strengthening India’s MSME & Startup Ecosystem  Organised ICAI MSME Clinics to provide free advisory services across 186 Branches and 5 Regional Council pan India The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Committee on MSME & Startup, successfully organized a two-day ICAI ScaleUp India Summit 2026 for MSMEs & Startups at Jio World Convention Centre in, Mumbai on 26th and 27th June 2026. The summit was supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, National Small Industries Corporation, Laghu Udyog Bharati and All India Association of Industries, NSE, i-Hub, CAIT, AIAI, FICCI FLO, SIDBI, Leading Banks and Ecosystem Partners. The two-day summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, Chartered Accounta...

Navi Mumbai, June 25, 2026: A 37-year-old ranking officer, Merchant Navy is on his feet again today after surviving what doctors at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai describe as one of the most complex polytrauma cases they have handled, a combination of multiple fractures,  crushed and pulseless right limb, and a ruptured aorta (body’s main blood vessel) that could have killed him within minutes. The patient was first taken to another hospital before being referred to Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, arriving in a critical state with dangerously low blood pressure and nearly fatal condition. Doctors made it clear from the outset that surgery could not wait on financial formalities and hence within 45 minutes of reaching the Emergency Room, he was moved into the Operation Theatre.  On examination, the trauma team led by Dr Nitin Jagasia, Regional Director, Emergency Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals, Western Region, found fractures across the pelvis, femur, both arms, and thigh regio...

HERE’S HOW CITY OF DREAMS SRI LANKA MAKES THE JOURNEY COMPLETE Ahmedabad, 24 June 2026: Sri Lanka is now one of the easiest international luxury getaways for travellers from Gujarat. Starting 19 June 2026, FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, will launch direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo, offering seamless access to the island nation in just 3 hours and 40 minutes. Launched in partnership with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, and Walkers Tours, the new route is set to redefine how travellers from Gujarat experience Sri Lanka for luxury weekends and family holidays to destination weddings, entertainment-led escapes, wellness retreats, and spontaneous international getaways. Commenting on the launch, Kamal Munasinghe, Senior Vice President - Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and General Manager, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, said: “Indian travellers are increasingly looking for international destinations that combine accessi...

*MUMBAI, INDIA* – In a landscape where the six-inch screen is the new battlefield for audience attention, Sony and Reeloid have joined forces to present a landmark event: "The Vertical Cinema Masterclass: Stop Scrolling, Start Storytelling." This collaboration marks a pivotal shift in the entertainment industry, moving beyond traditional widescreen formats to embrace the "standing upright" era of cinematic mobile narratives.  The masterclass, hosted by filmmaker and entrepreneur Rohit Guptaa, serves as a deep dive into the "Attention War" currently being fought on social media platforms. Highlighting the surge in mobile viewing, the event introduced a new storytelling framework tailored for the micro-generation.  Masterclass Highlights & Technical Workshops As part of the intensive sessions, Vatsala Saxena conducted an exclusive workshop dedicated to the mechanics of micro-drama scriptwriting. She emphasized the critical need for hyper-compressed story...

Mumbai, June 23, 2026: Mumbai-based Ujin Pharma Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through Initial Public Offering (IPO).  The IPO, with a face value of Rs 10, is a fresh issue up to 11,869,100 equity shares and an offer-for-sale up to 7,282,300 shares by promoters – Jinesh Rasiklal Sheth, and Umang Ketan Mehta. The proceeds from its fresh issuance worth Rs 61.7 crore will be utilised for investment in Altra Agro-Chem Private Limited - the company's associate company, by way of subscription to equity shares for making it their subsidiary, Rs 21.6 crore in investment in Altra Pharma-Chem Private Limited, their associate company, by way of subscription to equity shares for making it their subsidiary, Rs 25 crore for repayment or pre-payment, in part or full, of certain borrowings availed by the company from financial institutions, and general corporate purposes. The Of...

( L to R ) Mr. Saurabh Jain, Beeline Capital Advisors Private Limited.  Mr. Pavan Kumar,  Kratikal Tech Limited,  Mr. Paratosh Kumar Kratikal Tech Limited,  Mr. Dip Jung Thapa,  Kratikal Tech Limited Mr. Vinay Singh, Kratikal Tech Limited Total Issue Size - Up To 29,40,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each IPO Size - ₹ 39.69 Crore (At Upper Price Band) Price Band - ₹ 128 - ₹ 135 Per Share Lot Size – 1,000 Equity Shares Mumbai, June 23, 2026 – Kratikal Tech Limited is an AI driven, Software-as-a-Service based cybersecurity company, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on June 30, 2026, aiming to raise ₹ 39.69 Crores (at upper price band) with shares to be listed on the BSE SME. The issue size is 29,40,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹ 10 each with a price band of ₹ 128 - ₹ 135 Per Share. Equity Share Allocation QIB Anchor Portion – Upto 8,31,000 Equity Shares Qualified Institutional Buyer – Not more than 5,58,000 Equity Shares Non-Institutional Investor...

  21st June, Mumbai/New Delhi – The 12th International Day of Yoga was celebrated across the world on June 21, 2026, with unprecedented enthusiasm. While the main event in India was held in Kolkata, West Bengal, the echoes of this invaluable cultural heritage of India were heard far beyond its borders. This year’s global celebration was centered on the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” encouraging people of all ages to lead active and disease-free lives. With the joint support of India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), more than 210 Indian missions and embassies worldwide organized grand yoga sessions at over 2,500 historic and public venues across the globe. In the United States, a large-scale yoga session was organized at the iconic Lincoln Memorial in the presence of India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Kwatra, drawing hundreds of yoga enthusiasts. Special “Ayurveda Corners” were also set up to provide information on traditional...

Mumbai, June 22, 2026: Advit Jewels Limited, which is a Jaipur-based manufacturer and seller of traditional and contemporary handcrafted fine jewellery, specializing in Kundan, Polki, diamond and studded pieces, has garnered Rs 49.52 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering that opens for public subscription on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The company informed the bourses that it allocated 35,88,700 equity shares at Rs 138 per share to anchor investors. Some of the marquee institutions that participated in the anchor include Holani Venture Capital Fund – Holani Venture Capital Fund – 1, Mint Focused Growth Fund PCC- Cell 1 and Venus Investment VCC – Venus Stellar Fund.   Amongst equity- oriented schemes, the company has allocated shares to Taurus Mutual Fund. Out of the total allocation of 35,88,700 equity shares to the anchor investors, 11,00,000 were allocated to One domestic mutual funds through three schemes. Holani Consultants Private Limited is the book-ru...

As Prime Video's Gram Chikitsalay gears up for its highly anticipated second season, Bhathkandi is back with more heart, more complexity, and more of the human stories that made audiences fall in love with the show. Among the many highlights of the first season, one that stood out for many was the chemistry between Gargi and Prabhat. It was subtle, unfinished, and all the more intriguing because the show never rushed to define it. Now, with Season 2 around the corner, that equation seems set to take centre stage. Ahead of Gram Chikitsalay Season 2’s global premiere, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, who plays Gargi, reflects on her character and Prabhat’s dynamic and what made the journey of shooting this season unlike anything she expected. Recalling how the dynamic evolved on set, Akansha shared, "Gargi and Prabhat's dynamic evolved as we shot it, and I don't think any of us saw it coming the way it did. Season 1 was just a tease; you get a glimpse of these two people, there...

22nd June, Mumbai/New Delhi – When Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of an "International Day of Yoga" before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014, few could have imagined that the resolution would be adopted within just 90 days with the support of a record 177 countries. The United Nations' declaration of 21 June as the International Day of Yoga on 11 December 2014 was not merely a diplomatic victory for India; it marked the beginning of one of the largest global expansions of India's cultural "soft power" in modern history. The journey of the past 12 years bears witness to the fact that yoga is no longer confined to the practice of a few ascetics or fitness studios. It has evolved into a shared cultural language for the world. While India's Ministry of AYUSH has worked to make yoga an integral part of everyday life across the country, the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian missions worldwide, embassies and high commissio...

(L-R)* Mr. Priyadarshi Pany, MD & CEO and Ms. Lagna Panda, Director & CHRO of CSM Technologies Limited at their IPO Price Band announcement, Mumbai Price band fixed at ₹ 107 – ₹ 113 per equity share of face value of Rs 10 each (“ Equity Shares ”). Bid/Issue will open on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and close on Monday, June 29, 2026. The Anchor Investor Bidding Date shall be Tuesday, June 23, 2026 . Bids can be made for a minimum of 132 Equity Shares and in multiples of 132 Equity Shares thereafter.   Mumbai, June 22, 2026: CSM Technologies Limited shall open its Bid / Issue in relation to its initial public offering of Equity Shares on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 and shall close on Monday, June 29, 2026.   3,87,02,472 Equity shares of face value ₹ 10 each are outstanding prior to the Issue and as on date.   The Issue comprises of a Fresh Issue of up to 1,29,01,000 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each.   The proceeds from the Fresh Issue will be utilise...