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18 Jul

SKYY RIDER ELECTRIC Secures Orders for 500+ Vehicles in Q1 FY 2026-27, Strengthening Its Position in India’s Electric Mobility Sector

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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 18: India’s electric mobility industry continues to expand rapidly, with increasing demand for specialized transportation solutions across industries and institutions. SKYY RIDER ELECTRIC has secured orders for over 500 electric golf carts and utility vehicles during the first quarter of FY 2026-27, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. The orders have been received from diverse sectors, including industrial facilities, hospitals, airports, educational institutions, resorts, and government campuses, reflecting the growing demand for efficient and sustainable mobility solutions. As organizations focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, electric golf carts and utility…

18 Jul

SDPL Introduces Suvarnabhumi, Expanding Premium Plotted Developments in Nagpur

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Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], July 18: As Maharashtra continues to witness rapid urban expansion, the demand for well-planned plotted developments has grown alongside traditional residential housing. Homebuyers and investors are increasingly looking for locations that offer long-term appreciation, infrastructure connectivity, and the flexibility to build homes tailored to their lifestyles. In Nagpur, one of the state’s fastest-growing urban centres, this shift has opened new opportunities for integrated township developments. Responding to these evolving market preferences, Sandeep Dwellers Pvt. Ltd. (SDPL) has introduced Suvarnabhumi, a premium plotted township on Amravati Road (NH-53). The development marks another step in SDPL’s expanding portfolio as…

18 Jul

Xtranet Technologies Limited IPO Opens on Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18: Xtranet Technologies Limited is an India-based information technology solutions and services provider, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on Thursday, July 23, 2026, aiming to raise ₹ 166.80 Crore (At Upper Price Band), with shares to be listed on the NSE & BSE platforms. The Issue size is ₹ 166.80 Crore with a price band of ₹ 120 – ₹ 127 Per Share. Equity Share Allocation QIB – Not More Than 50% of the Issue NII– Not Less Than 15% of the Issue Individual Investors – Not Less Than 35% of the Issue The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilized for Repayment/pre-payment, in full or in part,…

18 Jul

US Senate Bill Proposes 100% Tariffs on India, Four Others

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New Delhi: India is now in the spotlight in the United States as a new bill that was introduced in the United States Senate suggested a 100% tariff on nations that keep purchasing large quantities of Russian oil and gas. In addition to China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan, India is included in the list of five countries mentioned in the proposal. It has already garnered the support of over 60 senators, including one of the most fervently watched bills in Washington. The bill is a concept that’s easy to understand. US lawmakers think that Russia continues to make big bucks…

18 Jul

Limited-Edition Men’s Watches Are Turning Timepieces into Collectible Statements

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New Delhi [India], July 18: Limited editions have changed the way men look at luxury timepieces. The value is no longer limited to fine materials, elegant dials or precise movement. It now also includes rarity, personal meaning and the pride of owning something not widely available. In the premium segment, limited-edition watches for men are gaining attention because they feel more personal than regular designs. They carry a sense of occasion, reflect individual taste and give the wearer a timepiece that feels chosen with intention rather than picked casually. Scarcity Is Redefining Luxury Watch Ownership Scarcity plays a major role…

18 Jul

Exavalu Expands Global Delivery Engine in India with New Kolkata Facility

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Tarunjyoti Tewari (MLA) and Sayantan Basu with Anup Das, Subho Samanta, and other Exavalu officials at the inauguration of the company’s new IT centre in Kolkata Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 17: Exavalu, a US-headquartered global engineering and technology consulting firm serving insurance and other regulated industries, today announced the launch of its new facility in Kolkata, as part of its growing presence in India. The new Kolkata center significantly strengthens Exavalu’s global delivery capability for clients across North America and other international markets, with a growing talent base in India working out of offices in Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad, and a…

17 Jul

NITI Aayog Ranks Gujarat as India’s Top Investment Destination

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New Delhi: With more competitive offers to domestic and international investors, Indian states have shifted their focus from incentives to the other factors like the policy stability, ease of doing business and infrastructure. Investors today are more interested in the extent to which states can enable long-term growth of businesses. In this context Gujarat has become the first state to be ranked first in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) for States and Union Territories (Uts) making it one of the most preferred places of investment in the country. The index measures states based on various factors such as governance,…

17 Jul

Why RBI Is Planning Plastic Banknotes in India

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New Delhi: While the traditional cash-based payment system may not be the preferred option for most people in India these days, it remains an important part of the Indian economy. Despite the significant growth in UPI transactions, reaching 18.39 billion with a total value of ₹24.04 lakh crore in June 2026, according to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), physical currency is still an essential component of economic activity for millions of Indians, especially those in the countryside, small businesses and the informal sector. That’s a lot of money to handle all at once but it does cost. The…

17 Jul

IHH FutureHealth.Now 2026 Explores How Affordability, AI, and Precision Medicine Will Shape the Future of Care

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Regional leaders, including representatives from India, gathered in Singapore on July 10 to explore innovative partnerships and care models aimed at making healthcare more affordable, accessible and personalised. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: IHH Healthcare hosted the second edition of its flagship regional leadership conference, FutureHealth.Now, in Singapore. Under the theme ‘Redefining the Care Stack’, the conference brought together more than 300 leaders from government, healthcare, technology, finance and investment – including Dr Indu Bhushan, Economist and former CEO of India’s National Health Authority – to discuss how stronger partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem can better address evolving patient and…

17 Jul

PRSI Ahmedabad to Host National Conference on ‘Fact-Checking in the Age of AI’ on July 18

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PRSI National President to Lead Deliberations; National Knowledge Report and National Committee on Fact-Checking to be Launched Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 16: The Ahmedabad Chapter of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), in association with Anant National University and with the support of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication Alumni Association (IIMCAA), will organise a National Conference on “Fact-Checking in the Age of AI: Combating Misinformation in a Digital-First World” on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Anant National University, Ahmedabad, from 9:30 AM onwards. At a time when Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way information is created, distributed…