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11 Sep

Kellton Wins First Prize at SEBI’s Securities Market TechSprint 2026, Turning Regulation into Code with Agentic AI

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 11: Kellton, an AI-led digital transformation and technology consulting company, today announced that it has been declared the First Prize Winner of the Securities Market TechSprint 2026, a national innovation challenge organised by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in collaboration with market infrastructure institutions and industry bodies, on the theme “Innovation in Action: Shaping Securities Market for Tomorrow.” The result was announced at the closing ceremony of Global Fintech Fest 2026, held at Jio World Centre, Mumbai. The TechSprint brought together hundreds of teams from across India in a rigorous, multi-stage competition. Of…

10 Sep

Duroply launches DURO HDMMR™ – High Density Max Moisture Resistant Engineered Board

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New Delhi [India], September 10: Duroply Industries Limited is expanding its existing product portfolio in the engineered wood panel category. The Company will trade in MDF/HDF boards, starting its first product line under the brand name DURO HDMMR. Engineered with a dense, calibrated core and heat-treated construction**, DUROHDMMR **is designed to resist warping and moisture-related damage over time, holding its shape, screws, and finish under conditions that test ordinary boards. Suited for environments exposed to moisture, pests, and frequent use, it is built for daily-use applications- not display purposes alone. The Company has adopted an asset-light business model, without any…

10 Sep

SBICAP Securities Limited, in partnership with Appreciate, gives investors access to Global Markets powered by India INX GA and NSEIXGA

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SBICAP Securities, with Appreciate, enables global investing via GIFT City’s India INX GA and NSEIXGA platforms. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10: SBICAP Securities Limited (SSL), a group company of State Bank of India, today announced a strategic partnership with Appreciate Broking IFSC Pvt. Limited, an IFSC-registered intermediary, to enable retail investors seamless access to international investment opportunities through the regulated GIFT City IFSC ecosystem. The partnership, which will facilitate international investing through Appreciate, was inaugurated by Shri Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman – State Bank of India, at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai. Through this partnership, SBICAP Securities Limited enables…

10 Sep

Wizz partners with Appreciate to enable seamless global Investing through Wizz Financial App

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The partnership brings global investing to Wizzmoni’s customers through a simple, digital experience powered by Appreciate’s GIFT City IFSC infrastructure Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10: Wizzmoni Financial Services Limited (formerly Unimoni Financial Services Limited), one of India’s leading foreign exchange and financial services providers, today announced a strategic partnership with Appreciate, a global investing infrastructure platform, to enable its customers to invest in global markets seamlessly through the Wizz Financial App. Through the partnership, Wizzmoni will integrate Appreciate’s global investing infrastructure through an SDK, enabling retail and HNI customers to access US-listed stocks and Global Mutual Funds directly through the…

10 Sep

Patil Automation Board Approves Rs 96.38 Crore Preferential Fund Raise

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10: September 10, 2026: Patil Automation Limited (NSE: PATILAUTOM | INE17GV01016), a leading provider of turnkey welding, assembly and robotics-integrated automation solutions, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a proposal to raise an aggregate amount of ₹96.38 crore through a preferential issue of Equity Shares and Convertible Warrants, subject to the approval of the Members of the Company. ₹96.38 Crore Preferential Issue at a Glance Equity Shares • Quantity: Up to 20,94,000 shares • Issue Price: ₹246 per share • Amount: Up to ₹51.51 crore Convertible Warrants • Quantity: Up to 18,24,000 warrants • Issue Price: ₹246 per warrant • Amount: Up to ₹44.87 crore Total • ₹96.38…

10 Sep

Fredun Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Acquires , from Pharma Major USV & its subsidiary Wellbeing Nutrition

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10: Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited (FPL), has acquired Furlicks, an innovative pet-wellness brand focused on convenient, easy-to-administer oral-strip solutions for pets. The acquisition of Furlicks from USV & Wellbeing Nutrition brings the brand’s differentiated product innovation and consumer understanding into the FPL Group. This move further creates an opportunity to leverage FPL’s established capabilities in manufacturing, product development, quality systems, R&D, supply chain and distribution in the pet-care industry. With pet parenting evolving from a predominantly need-based approach towards a more proactive focus on preventive health, the acquisition comes at a time when pet parents are becoming…

10 Sep

Thrill Hikers Reviews: How Shared Journeys Are Turning Strangers Into Lifelong Travel Stories

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New Delhi [India], September 10: For many travellers, the appeal of a group trip is not really the fact that a group already exists. It is the possibility of entering a journey without knowing exactly who will be part of it. A solo traveller may arrive knowing nobody and leave with a collection of new conversations. Friends may join a trip expecting only a holiday and return with memories shaped by people they had never met before. This human unpredictability is something a standard itinerary cannot capture. It is also why Thrill Hikers Reviews can be viewed differently from ordinary…

10 Sep

PC Jeweller Clears Debt of 11 Consortium Banks, Targets Debt-Free Status This Month

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New Delhi [India], September 10: Shares of PC Jeweller Ltd. may remain in focus after the company announced a significant update on its outstanding debt position. In a filing dated September 10, 2026, the jewellery retailer said it has successfully cleared and repaid its outstanding debt to one more bank under the terms of its Settlement Agreement dated September 30, 2024. With the latest repayment, PC Jeweller said it has now cleared all outstanding debt owed to 11 out of the 14 consortium banks, with the repayments completed ahead of their scheduled due dates. The company further stated that it…

10 Sep

Learnbay Updates AI Curriculum as India’s AI Hiring Increases by 33%, Driven by Enterprise Deployment.

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 10: AI and data science upskilling platform Learnbay has revamped and restructured its GenAI-integrated syllabus around real enterprise use cases, positioning tech professionals for the fast-growing Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) and AI-first roles that hiring in 2026 increasingly centres on. The restructured curriculum applies to all programs starting August 2026. The changes are driven by notable shifts in technology hiring in India. The Naukri JobSpeak Index for July 2026 shows a 33% year-on-year increase in AI and ML job roles, making it the fastest-growing segment in the market. Additionally, Live Data Technologies reports 1165% YoY growth…

10 Sep

Merino Showcases New Material Innovations and Gives a First Look of Prakriti at MATECIA 2026

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New Delhi [India], September 10: Merino Industries showcased a broad portfolio of new-age interior and building material solutions at MATECIA 2026, held from August 20 to 23 at Yashobhoomi, Sector 25, Dwarka, Delhi. Presented at Hall 2, Booth G1, the showcase featured seven product and solution categories. A key highlight of the exhibition was the launch of Merino’s hero product range, Merino Marine Board, in two new variants, Marine Board FR+ and Marine Board Plus. The company also showcased the first look of its upcoming Merino Prakriti range – Stories of Nature, offering visitors an exclusive preview ahead of its…