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29 Aug

From Navsari to 281 Outlets: Ajay’s Café Marks 12 Years of Affordable QSR Growth

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Navsari born vegetarian QSR expands across 64 cities; has served over 4.36 crore burgers and 3.02 crore cold coffees since 2014 Navsari (Gujarat) [India], August 29: Ajay’s Café, the Navsari-born vegetarian QSR brand that started with a single outlet in 2014, has completed 12 years of operations, growing with 281 outlets across 64 cities in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. What began with a simple idea of making good food and a café experience affordable to a wider section of consumers has today developed into a growing franchise-led QSR network. Over its 12-year journey, Ajay’s Café has served more than 4.36 crore burgers…

29 Aug

Fredna Dental Systems Building a Multi-City Academic Network Across India

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29: Fredna Dental Systems (FDS), one of India’s leading digital dentistry firms, is building a multi-city academic network across India through its expanding educational initiative as part of FDS’s broader academic growth strategy. This year, until June 2026, FDS successfully completed 50 academic programs and engaged approximately 1,200- 1,500+ dental professionals across multiple specialties. The initiative began a decade ago with a current focus on tier I & tier II cities, and with a long-term vision of creating a Pan-India digital dentistry education platform by expanding gradually in tier III & tier IV cities in the…

29 Aug

Shanti Inorganics Limited IPO Opens on Monday, August 31, 2026

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29: Shanti Inorganics Limited, a manufacturer and supplier of sulphur-based inorganic chemicals, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) on Monday, August 31, 2026. The Company aims to raise ₹47.23 Crores (at upper price band), with its equity shares proposed to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. The Issue comprises of 56,91,200 equity shares with a face value of ₹ 10 each, offered at a price band of ₹79 – ₹83 per Equity Share. Equity Share Allocation Anchor Investors – 16,20,800 Equity Shares Net Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) – 10,80,000 Equity Shares Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) – 8,11,200 Equity Shares Individual…

29 Aug

From Godhra to a Rs 100 Crore Ambition: Parth Derai Builds Blissnack from the Ground Up

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Godhra (Gujarat) [India], August 29: Blissnack, a new-age savoury snacking brand being built from Godhra, Gujarat, is setting its sights on becoming a Rs 100 crore consumer brand by creating everyday snacks that combine taste, convenience and a more considered approach to ingredients. Founded by Parth Derai, Blissnack is being developed around a simple consumer insight: people should not have to choose between enjoying their favourite snacks and being mindful of what they consume. With its brand philosophy, “Bring the Bliss Back,” Blissnack aims to make everyday snacking enjoyable while offering products designed for modern consumption preferences. The brand is…

29 Aug

Park Medi World Posts Record FY26 Revenue and Profit; Targets 5,740-Bed Network by March 2028

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New Delhi [India], August 29: Park Medi World Limited, one of North India’s leading hospital chains, reported its strongest financial and operational performance in FY2025-26, with consolidated revenue from operations rising 21% year-on-year to ₹1,679.4 crore. EBITDA, excluding other income, increased 20% to ₹444.3 crore, while profit after tax rose 27% to ₹273.6 crore. The company’s EBITDA margin stood at 26.5%, while PAT margin improved to 16.3% from 15.5% in the previous financial year. The healthcare company served more than 8.73 lakh patients during FY26, marking its highest-ever patient volume. Average Revenue Per Occupied Bed (ARPOB) increased 6.9% year-on-year to…

28 Aug

Mahindra, Godrej, and Top Firms from Germany and China Set to Converge in Pune for IEME 2026, India’s Largest Motor Tech Expo

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 28: Pune, the industrial capital of Maharashtra, is preparing to host a major event in the manufacturing sector. The India Electric Motor Expo (IEME 2026) will be held from 15th to 17th October 2026 at the Auto Cluster Exhibition Center, Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune. IEME2026 is being called the country’s only dedicated platform that covers the entire ecosystem of electric motor technology, from raw materials to finished products. In a short span of time, it has become a preferred destination for big names in engineering, automotive, and home appliance sectors to show off their latest work. The world…

28 Aug

Hafele Cronus Digi-Step Hobs Simplify Cleaning with Thoughtful Burner Design

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Cronus Digi-Step Hobs by Hafele New Delhi [India], August 28: With regular cooking comes the need for kitchen appliances that are not only efficient to use but also easy to maintain. Hafele’s Cronus Digi-Step Hobs address this everyday requirement through an innovative burner design that makes cleaning and maintenance simpler and more convenient. The burners are thoughtfully engineered to minimise the possibility of jet blockage, helping maintain smooth functioning while reducing the effort involved in regular upkeep. Their unique construction also prevents food or liquid from seeping into the hob cavity, keeping the internal area protected and making the surface…

28 Aug

Forget Bitcoin to $150K, Why Whales Are Ditching Big Caps for the Best Crypto Presale of 2026: AlphaPepe

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Bitcoin is back near $79,000 after one of its strongest rebounds of the year, and Bernstein has revived a bullish $150,000 target for mid-2027. The macro story is improving too, with renewed ETF demand and concerns over dollar debasement helping BTC recover from its summer lows. But for retail investors chasing the next big multiple, there is an obvious problem: even Bitcoin reaching $150,000 from around $79,000 would represent less than a 2x move. That is why attention is increasingly stretching beyond mature big caps toward earlier-stage opportunities such as AlphaPepe, where ALPE remains in presale before its first DEX…

28 Aug

Farm Peace Limited IPO opens on September 1, 2026

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28: Farm Peace Limited, an integrated contract farming company specialising in processed-grade potato varieties supplied to processing companies for the manufacture of French fries, chips and other potato-based products, has filed its Prospectus with BSE SME ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). Issue Details The issue is a 100% fixed price offer of up to 54,24,000 Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each, at a price of ₹59 per Equity Share, aggregating to ₹3,200.16 Lakhs. Issue opens: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Issue closes: Thursday, September 3, 2026 Application lot size: 4,000 Equity Shares, and in multiples of 2,000…

28 Aug

Bright Outdoor Media Limited’s CMD, Dr. Yogesh Lakhani, Felicitated By Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Shri Uday Samant at the SME Governance Summit 2026

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 27: Bright Outdoor Media Limited, (BSE – 543831), A prominent player in India’s out-of-home (OOH) advertising space, announced that its Chairman & Managing Director, Dr. Yogesh Lakhani, was felicitated by Shri Uday Samant, Cabinet Minister for Industries and Marathi Language, Government of Maharashtra, at the SME Governance Summit 2026, held on August 26, 2026 at the BSE International Convention Hall, Mumbai. Shri Uday Samant attended the Summit as Chief Guest, alongside eminent personalities including Mr. Pradip Shah, Chairman and Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Pfizer Limited, as Guest of Honour, and Mr. Deep Mani Shah, Chief General Manager at…