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The Indian MoD has awarded Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) a Rs. 1,661.9 crores contract for supply of 255,128 CQB Carbines (5.56 x 45 mm) to the Indian Army. The contract signed on 30th December, 2025, sets forth order execution within five years. The 5.56 x 45 mm CQB Carbine is an indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured (IDDM) compact firearm jointly developed by Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO and Bharat Forge Ltd., Pune. Aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, we – BFL, and our wholly- owned defence subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), remain dedicated to equipping the Indian…

Horizon Industrial Parks has taken a key step toward going public by filing its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO). The offering is expected to mobilise close to US$500 million (approximately ₹4,250 crore). This includes a pre-IPO placement of about US$200 million (₹1,650 crore) and a primary issue estimated at around US$300 million (₹2,600 crore). Positioned as one of India’s largest integrated developers and operators of industrial and logistics infrastructure by total network area, Horizon Industrial Parks delivers a comprehensive range of solutions including fulfilment…

Bengaluru: Croma, India’s omni-channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group, has opened a new store in Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru, further expanding its presence in Karnataka. With this launch, Croma now operates 55 stores across the state, including 36 in Bengaluru. Located at Fortuna Square, 60 Feet Road, the 8,000 sq. ft. store offers a hands-on shopping experience across home appliances, digital devices, and computing products, supported by expert guidance and seamless service. The store aims to cater to tech-savvy households and professionals in North Bengaluru. Commenting on the launch, a spokesperson from Infiniti Retail Ltd. said Bengaluru continues to be…

Worsening air quality across Indian metros during winter 2025 is driving a sharp shift in urban consumer behaviour, with Mumbai emerging as a key hotspot for pollution-related searches, according to the latest data from Justdial Limited. While Delhi continued to face severe air quality episodes, Mumbai also recorded a noticeable deterioration in Air Quality Index (AQI) levels during peak winter weeks. Monitoring stations across traffic-heavy and industrial zones reported AQI levels ranging from Poor to Very Poor, highlighting that pollution concerns are no longer limited to North India. Against this backdrop, Justdial data shows a strong surge in searches linked…

In an increasingly volatile market environment, diversification has emerged as a critical strategy for long-term wealth creation. Addressing this need, Tata AIA Life Insurance has announced the launch of the Tata AIA Multicap Opportunities Fund and Tata AIA Multicap Opportunities Pension Fund, offering investors broad-based equity exposure along with life insurance protection through Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs). Designed to capture India’s expanding and diversified growth story, the new funds follow a multicap investment strategy with exposure across large, mid and small-cap companies. Anchored to the Nifty 500 Index, the strategy enables participation across sectors and market segments, while reducing…

India’s diagnostics sector is witnessing a clear transition from reactive testing to proactive and personalised healthcare, driven by rising awareness and demand for early detection, according to year-end insights from Agilus Diagnostics. Preventive blood testing recorded a 30% year-on-year growth in 2025, reflecting a growing focus on monitoring metabolic health, cardiac risk, and nutritional status before the onset of disease. Urban populations, particularly younger adults across major cities, are increasingly adopting routine health checks as part of everyday wellness. Lifestyle and gut health diagnostics saw even stronger momentum, growing 47% year to date. Tests related to microbiome health, gastrointestinal function,…

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Larsen & Toubro-Vyoma, the AI-ready cloud and hyperscale data centre business vertical of L&T, has entered a strategic partnership with SRIT India Ltd, a Bengaluru-based IT solutions provider with expertise in large-scale e-health, e- governance, telecom and mission-critical systems. With this collaboration, SRIT will introduce SRIT Cloud, a sovereign, India-localised cloud platform powered by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology-compliant infrastructure from Vyoma. The solution is designed to meet the stringent requirements of public, joint and private sector entities in areas such as national security, governance, healthcare and telecom — ensuring data sovereignty, high availability and operational trust. The partnership…

SMK, the premium brand from Studds Accessories Ltd., marked a major milestone at India Bike Week 2025 with the launch of SMK Cygnus and an expanded portfolio of helmets and riding jackets, reinforcing its focus on advanced safety, innovation and rider convenience. Headlining the showcase was the SMK Cygnus, a flip-back helmet featuring a 180-degree rotating chin guard and P/J certification, a rare distinction in India. Designed for versatility, Cygnus seamlessly converts between full-face and open-face modes to suit both sporty and upright riding postures. Built with an Energy Impact Resistant Thermoplastic (EIRT) shell and multi-density EPS liner, the helmet…

Sony India today announced a new colour variant, Pink, for its advanced noise cancelling earbuds – LinkBuds Fit to cater to a wider variety of personal styles. These truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds are now available in Green, White, Black & and the newly added Pink variant. Designed for fashion-conscious, trendy listeners, the vibrant shade imparts a fresh perspective to Sony’s audio portfolio, representing a bold statement for users who perceive gadgets as an extension of their persona. The LinkBuds Fit are equipped with Sony’s Integrated Processor V2 same as the flagship model WF-1000XM5, delivering advanced noise cancellation for an…