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14 Feb

Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Delivers 454 Bps YoY EBITDA Margin Expansion in 9M FY26, Demonstrating Strong Operating Leverage

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 14: Shri Keshav Cement & Infra Limited (BSE – 530977), engaged in the manufacturing of Cement and Solar Power Generation and Distribution in the state of Karnataka has announced its Unaudited Financial Results for Q3 & 9M FY26. Key Financial Highlights: 9M FY26 Financial Highlights Total Income of ₹ 116.31 Cr, YoY growth of 35.81% EBITDA of ₹ 29.28 Cr, YoY growth of 66.85% EBITDA Margin of 25.68%, YoY expansion of 454 Bps PAT of ₹ 3.23 Cr, Loss to Profit PAT Margin of 2.78%, Loss to Profit Diluted EPS of ₹ 1.85, Loss to Profit Q3 FY26 Financial Highlights Total Income of ₹ 38.69 Cr, YoY…

14 Feb

Ducon Infratechnologies Reports Q3 and 9M FY26 Results; Advances Strategic Clean Energy Initiatives

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 14: Ducon Infratechnologies Limited (NSE- DUCON | BSE- 534674 | INE741L01018), a global diversified technology EPC company delivering engineering solutions across environmental control, clean energy, infrastructure, and process industries has announced its unaudited financial results for Q3 and 9M FY26 Consolidated Key Financial Highlights 9M FY26 Consolidated Financial Highlights • Total Income of ₹321.18 Cr • EBITDA of ₹20.82 Cr • EBITDA Margin of 6.48% • Net Profit of ₹9.14 Cr • Net Profit Margin of 2.84% Q3 FY26 Consolidated Financial Highlights • Total Income of ₹94.31 Cr • EBITDA of ₹5.84 Cr • EBITDA Margin of 6.19% • Net Profit of ₹2.31 Cr • Net Profit Margin of 2.45% Commenting on the…

14 Feb

Ganesh Infraworld Ltd Net Profit up 68pc Y-o-Y to Rs.19.04 crore in Q3FY26

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New Delhi [India], February 14: Kolkata based Ganesh Infraworld Limited (NSE – GANESHIN) leading company in the infrastructure and engineering sector has reported strong operational and financial performance for the Q3FY26. Company has reported consolidated net profit of Rs. 19.04 crore in Q3FY26, up 68% Y-o-Y from net profit of Rs. 11.34 crore reported in Q3FY25. Revenue from operations for Q3FY26 was reported at Rs. 215.32 crore, 44.3% rise Y-o-Y as compared to the revenue from operations of Rs. 149.19 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company has a strong order book of Rs. 2,211.7 crore with presence…

13 Feb

Love Aaj Kal: Pinky Promise Analyses 10,000 Conversations on Women and Pleasure

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 13: Pinky Promise, the world’s first AI and ML powered clinic for women’s sexual and reproductive health, has released findings from Love Aaj Kal, an analysis of over 10,000 anonymised conversations between women across India and Pinky Promise gynaecologists in 2025. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the analysis highlights clear patterns in how women are approaching pleasure and sexual self-understanding, based on real, private conversations. Nearly 64 percent of users were between 18 and 23 years of age, with the average age at 23. Users ranged up to 37 years. The conversations span over 500 metros, towns…

13 Feb

VMS TMT Reports Robust Q3 FY26 with 43pc EBITDA Growth and 278pc PAT Increase QoQ

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 13: VMS TMT Limited (BSE: 544521 | NSE: VMSTMT), a fully integrated steel manufacturer engaged in TMT Bars, Billets, and Binding Wires, announced its Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter and Nine Months ended 31 December 2025. Key Financial Highlights – Q3 & 9M FY26 (₹ in Crores) Particulars Q3 FY26 QoQ Growth 9M FY26 Total Income 202.51 +10.6% 598.84 EBITDA 17.53 +43.4% 50.38 Net Profit 8.04 +277.8% 18.74 EPS (₹) 1.62 +174.6% 4.67 Operational & Business Highlights Strong sequential growth in Q3 supported by improved plant utilization and stable demand across retail and institutional segments. Backward…

13 Feb

Clean-tech Start-up Solar Capital launches digital platform enabling rooftop-less consumers to participate in India’s solar growth

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New Delhi [India], February 13: As India accelerates its clean energy transition, Gurugram based Start-up, “Solar Capital” has announced the launch of its digital solar participation platform that enables individuals and organisations to take part in solar energy generation without owning rooftops or installing on-site infrastructure, with subscriptions starting from as low as Rs 999/-. This move significantly lowers entry barrier for consumers without rooftop access or the ones who simply don’t have the time to maintain the asset for its entire lifecycle. It expands the scope for fractional solar investment in India’s clean energy transition. India has set ambitious renewable energy targets; however,…

13 Feb

DICCI to Host International Conclave on AI for Inclusion and the Future of Work on 18th February 2026

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New Delhi [India], February 13: The Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) will convene the International Conclave on AI for Inclusion and the Future of Work 2026: Bridging the Equity Gap on 18th February 2026 at The Park, New Delhi. The conclave is being organised in partnership with iCreate, Indian Institute of Management Jammu, Infisum and the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), and will serve as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, the conclave will bring together senior representatives from the Union…

13 Feb

Poulomi Pavini Shukla Redefines What Legal Reform Looks Like in Modern India

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New Delhi [India], February 13: At a time when India’s legal discourse is often reactive, Poulomi Pavini Shukla represents a quieter but more consequential shift, one that treats the Constitution not as a symbolic document, but as a working tool for social correction. An award-winning lawyer, TEDx speaker and author, Poulomi has emerged as one of the country’s most credible young voices in constitutional law, women’s rights, orphan welfare and animal protection. Recognised early for the depth and seriousness of her work, she has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30, and honoured with the Young Achiever Award, Femina Fab…

13 Feb

Archoo’s Rajasthan Dealer Meet Gets an Overwhelming Response

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 13: Archoo, a women’s nightwear and comfort wear brand, recently hosted a special dealer meet in Rajasthan, bringing together its partners for an exclusive preview of its latest collections. The trip was planned as a relaxed yet focused product showcase, where dealers could experience Archoo’s new range up close. The display included a variety of women’s nightwear, comfortable T-shirts, and trendy co-ord sets, thoughtfully designed to suit everyday wear and changing consumer preferences. The response from dealers was far better than expected. The new collections received strong appreciation for their comfort, fit, and fresh designs, resulting in bookings…

13 Feb

Ethical AI Is a Lie. Virtue-Native AI Is the Answer.

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Silicon Valley’s “responsible AI” industry is a billion-dollar con. The Epstein files just ripped away the curtain. Here’s what should replace it. New Delhi [India], February 13: Shekhar Natarajan, the Founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI explains why we need a virtue-native AI instead of ethical AI. THE CON There is a multi-billion-dollar industry called “AI Ethics.” It employs thousands of people. It publishes hundreds of papers a year. It convenes panels at every major technology conference on Earth. It has its own conferences, its own journals, its own job titles, its own vocabulary: alignment, fairness, transparency, responsible scaling, human-centered design. It…