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14 Oct

Shellz India Limited’s IPO opens on October 15, 2026

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Fresh issue of up to 33,50,400 equity shares to list on the SME Platform of BSE; anchor investor bidding on October 14, 2026 New Delhi [India], October 14: Shellz India Limited, a confectionery manufacturer under the brand names “Hugs” and “Tosca”, is set to open its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on October 15, 2026 aiming to raise ₹ 59.97 Crores with shares to be listed on the BSE SME platform. Total Issue Size – Up To 33,50,400 Equity Shares of ₹10 each IPO Size – ₹59.97 Crore (At Upper Price Band) Price Band – ₹170 – ₹179 Per Equity Share…

14 Oct

India’s Infrastructure Tender Opportunity and the Evolving Business Profile of VL Infraprojects

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New Delhi [India], October 14: India’s infrastructure ecosystem continues to see substantial public investment across water supply, sewerage, irrigation, roads, and urban civil works. This sustained capital deployment creates a recurring tender pipeline for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors equipped with the necessary technical credentials. Within this framework, water and wastewater treatment remain high-priority sectors. Market research from Mordor Intelligence estimates India’s water treatment technology market will expand from US$3.27 billion in 2026 to US$5.17 billion by 2031, representing a 9.62% CAGR. Flagship government initiatives provide long-term budget visibility, including Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 (outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore…

14 Oct

AI Adoption Without Data Control Is a Risk Most Businesses Ignore: Padma Reddy Sama, Bharathcloud

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Padma Reddy Sama, Co-Founder, Bharathcloud New Delhi [India], October 12: Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to everyday business operations. Organisations across industries are using AI to improve customer experience, streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, support decision-making, and drive growth. According to McKinsey’s 2025 State of AI report, nearly 78% of organisations globally now use AI in at least one business function. While much of the conversation focuses on AI’s potential benefits, an equally important question often receives far less attention: who controls the data that powers these systems? As businesses adopt AI at scale, many are doing so…

14 Oct

6 Best Jaipuri Kurti Brands in India for 2026

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New Delhi [India], October 14: Few cities have shaped Indian wardrobes the way Jaipur has. Its hand block prints, Bandhani tie-dye and Leheriya waves have moved from local markets to office wear, college campuses and wedding functions across the country. The result is a crowded market, where machine-printed copies often sit beside genuine craft. So what makes a Jaipuri kurti worth buying? Look for breathable natural fabrics like cotton and mul, prints with the slight irregularity that comes from hand blocks, and colours that soften rather than fade with each wash. Fit and size range matter just as much, because…

13 Oct

RERA Needs a More Balanced Approach to Protect Homebuyers and Enable Responsible Development

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New Delhi [India], October 13: Dhanuka Infra Realty Ltd CEO Yogesh Dhanuka calls for greater accountability of approving authorities, practical reforms in escrow provisions and safeguards for commercial confidentiality India’s real estate sector needs a regulatory framework that protects homebuyers while ensuring that responsible developers are not penalised for circumstances beyond their control, according to an industry perspective calling for the next phase of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) to focus on balanced accountability, transparency and time-bound approvals. Introduced to bring greater transparency, accountability and discipline to the real estate sector, RERA has played an important role…

13 Oct

Assetz Twin Lake City: Why 3 & 4 BHK Buyers Are Eyeing the Hennur–Horamavu Corridor

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 13: Assetz Twin Lake City, a 21-acre community of 3 & 4 BHK apartments in Horamavu, reflects a wider shift as large-format homebuyers turn to Bengaluru’s Hennur–Horamavu corridor. Open space, lakes and quick access to employment hubs are reshaping how families choose a home. Developed by Assetz Property Group in Kalkere, North-East Bengaluru, the project is awaiting RERA registration. Here is what is driving interest in the corridor, and what buyers should verify before shortlisting any home. Why 3 & 4 BHK Homes Are in Demand Hybrid work has changed what households expect from their homes.…

13 Oct

Enterprise Cybersecurity: The Supply-Demand Intelligence Report Q4 2026 By Analyst Layer

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Where enterprise security leaders are investing this quarter — and whether the specialized cybersecurity talent to deliver it actually exists right now. New Delhi [India], October 12: The number one security priority this quarter represents the acute bottleneck in enterprise hiring: high strategic focus paired with scarce experienced bench depth. While enterprise technology leaders are converging on the same three defensive priorities, the market reality shows severe talent demand supply friction across implementation partners and internal teams alike. PART ONE: DEMAND — Analyzing Cybersecurity CISO Intent Across 100+ Enterprise Leaders Based on proprietary cybersecurity talent intelligence drawn from direct consultations…

13 Oct

SOMANY Ceramics Unveils New Generation of Duragres Glazed Vitrified Tiles

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New Delhi [India], October 12: SOMANY Ceramics today unveiled SurfaceScape 2026, an exclusive design showcase introducing its next generation of Duragres Glazed Vitrified Tile (GVT) Collections. The event marked a new chapter in SOMANY’s design journey. SurfaceScape 2026 celebrates the belief that every extraordinary space begins with a meaningful surface. Inspired by nature’s textures, colours, light and materials, SOMANY has transformed these expressions into a curated portfolio of Duragres GVT surfaces through advanced ceramic engineering, innovative finishes and contemporary craftsmanship, creating new possibilities for residential, hospitality, retail and commercial interiors. When the colours of nature enter the mould of technological…

12 Oct

Daniel Dsouza joins Anthropic’s founding Applied AI team in India

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12: Enterprise AI leader Daniel Dsouza has joined Anthropic, the AI safety and research company behind Claude, as part of its founding Applied AI team in India. He announced the move in a post on LinkedIn. Sharing the news, Daniel wrote: “Excited to share that I’ve joined Anthropic as part of the founding Applied AI team in India. I’m grateful for this incredible opportunity to be at the intersection of research, technology, and real-world application, and I’m looking forward to building what comes next with an exceptional team.” Before joining Anthropic, Daniel was Head of AI…

12 Oct

AI Infrastructure Is the New Oil: Why Nations Are Racing to Build Domestic Compute Capacity

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New Delhi [India], October 12: Artificial intelligence is increasingly being viewed as a strategic national asset rather than just another technology trend. Over the past decade, countries have competed to build digital economies through connectivity, software innovation, and data-driven services. Today, the focus is shifting toward something deeper: the infrastructure required to power AI itself. Much like energy resources shaped economic and geopolitical influence in previous decades, AI infrastructure is beginning to play a similar role. Compute capacity, data centres, semiconductors, and cloud platforms are becoming critical building blocks for economic growth, technological competitiveness, and national resilience. According to Next…