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The networking event in Mumbai saw the GIA alumni community meet, share knowledge, and exchange ideas, building meaningful, lifelong professional connections.  Mumbai, August 8, 2026 - GIA Alumni Collective, India chapter, brought together GIA alumni who have graduated from GIA campuses anywhere in the world, providing them with a platform to meet, network, learn, and exchange ideas. GIA hosted this engaging evening on the sidelines of one of India’s largest gem and jewellery exhibitions, IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026. The evening saw GIA alumni connect with their contemporaries, build valuable professional relationships through meaningful conversations around the gem and jewellery industry, and explore new avenues for collaboration. The community-building initiative was organised with the goal of strengthening and elevating India’s gem and jewelry industry. GIA’s global alumni network comprises of 185,000 alumni around the world. The GIA Alumni Collective is further strengthened by 59...

Q1 FY27 consolidated gross margin remained industry-leading at 30.5%, demonstrating resilience despite inflationary pressures arising from macroeconomic headwinds. Q1 FY27 delivered 39,192 units in Q1; registrations grew 97% QoQ vs 17% for the E2W market. Revenue nearly doubled from ₹265 crore to ₹455 crore, even as consolidated operating expenses* declined 22% quarter-on-quarter to ₹333 crore.   Mumbai, August 7, 2026: Ola Electric today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Q1 FY27 was the first full quarter after the company’s FY26 reset and marked its shift from restructuring to disciplined scale.   The company enters this quarter with streamlined operations and tightened execution on a further efficient cost base. The first quarter showed operating discipline translating into a steady momentum. Registrations grew 97% q-o-q against 17% growth for the broader electric two-wheeler market, lifting Ola’s market share from 5.1% in Q4 FY26 to 8.4% in Q1 FY2...

(L–R)  Mr. Aakarsh Goyal, Chief Finance Officer; Mr. Lovlish Garg, Whole Time Director; Mr. Rajesh Garg, Vice Chairman & Mr. Dinesh Garg, Managing Director at their IPO Price Band announcement in Mumbai. Price band of Rs 271 – Rs 285 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs 10 each (“Equity Shares”) Bid/Offer Opening Date – Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – Friday, August 14, 2026. Minimum Bid Lot is 52 Equity Shares and in multiples of 52 Equity Shares thereafter   Mumbai, August 07, 2026: Behari Lal Engineering Limited has fixed the price band of Rs 271/- to Rs 285/- per Equity Share of face value Rs 10/- each for its maiden initial public offer.   The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, for subscription and close on Friday, August 14, 2026.   Investors can bid for a minimum of 52 Equity Shares and in multiples of 52 Equity Shares thereafter.   Equity shares outstanding ...

Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 22.81% to ₹ 13,492 crore. Value of New Business (VNB) increased by 61.32% to ₹3,136 crore. VNB Margin (Net) increased by 750 bps to 22.9%. Total Premium Income increased by 6.75% to ₹ 1,27,250 crore. Individual New business premium income increased by 14.48% to ₹ 14,351 crore. Overall APE at ₹ 13,692 crore registering increase of 8.22%. Non Par APE within Individual Business increased by 14.24% to ₹ 2,447 crore. Group Business APE increased by 10.20% to ₹ 6,160 crore. Non Par APE share within Individual business at 32.49% in Q1FY27 as compared to 30.34% in Q1FY26. Solvency Ratio increased to 2.42 from 2.17. Assets Under Management (AUM) increased by 4.10% to ₹ 59,39,384 crore. Overall expense ratio increased by 16 bps to 10.63% from 10.47%. Mumbai, August 6th, 2026: The Board of Directors of Life Insurance Corporation of India (“LIC”) has approved and adopted the standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ending June 30th, 2026. Be...

Some doors are locked for a reason. Some secrets are hidden for generations. But when destiny decides it's time for the truth to emerge, nothing can stop what's meant to happen. Bringing one such extraordinary tale of hidden secrets and destiny to life, Sun Neo is all set to present its upcoming show, Raajnanndini, a captivating blend of supernatural drama and romance that promises an emotional and visually spectacular viewing experience. Leading this grand saga is Neha Solanki, who will be seen essaying the role of Rajnandini. She plays a young woman whose life changes forever when destiny calls her back to the place she was kept away from all her life. As long-buried secrets begin to unfold and powerful supernatural forces awaken, Rajnandini finds herself on a path she never chose, but one she is destined to embrace. With Raajnanndini, Sun Neo introduces a compelling new story that blends supernatural intrigue with powerful emotions and romance. Set against a world filled wit...

August 6, 2026 Mumbai – Leap India (formerly known as Leap India Private Limited) (the “Company”), the largest on-demand asset pooling provider in India’s supply chain management sector, has completed its pre-IPO (Initial Public Offering) placement of around ₹ 371.3 crore.   As per a media advertisement was published in the Financial Express (English) on August 6, 2026. The Company, in consultation with the Book Running Lead Managers to the IPO has undertaken a private placement of 23,351, 100 equity shares for cash considerations, at an issue price of ₹ 159 per equity share (including a premium of ₹ 158 per equity share) which saw participation from Singapore-based sovereign wealth fund GIC subsidiary’s Gamnat Pte Ltd, leading hedge fund Dymon Asia Multi-Strategy Investment (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Promoter Sunu Mathew. Singapore-based Gamnat Pte Ltd was allocated 17, 610, 000 equity shares of the Company on August 3, 2026 for ₹ 159 per equity share each aggregating to ₹ 279.9...