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First Half Financial Year 2026 (“H1 FY’26”) Highlights: Max Financial Services Limited reports 18% growth in consolidated revenue excluding investment incomeIndividual Adjusted First Year Premium at ₹3, 891 crores, grew 18%Axis Max Life continues to grow faster than private industry with market share increasing by 83 bps to 10.1% in H1 FY’26Gross Written Premium: ₹15,490 crores, up 18% Year-on-Year (YoY)VNB (measure of profitability) at ₹ 974 crores with a YoY growth of 27% New business margin improved by 210 bps to 23.3% in H1 FY’26 and by 190 bps to 25.5% in Q2 FY’26Embedded Value at ₹26,895 crores, grew 15% with an Operating RoEV of 16.3%Individual New Business Sum Assured grew by 25% Assets Under Management (AUM) at ₹1.85 lakh crores, up by 9% Noida, November 14, 2025: Max Financial Se...

After energising campuses across Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Guwahati, and Chennai, WongaWits Season 2 YES SECURITIES’ flagship initiative and India’s premier finance and stock market quiz made its vibrant stop in Bhopal, hosted at the esteemed National Law Institute University (NLIU). Known for its academic excellence and strong intellectual culture, NLIU Bhopal set the perfect stage for an event that blended curiosity, competition, and financial learning. The Bhopal edition witnessed an enthusiastic response with 154 registrations from students across the city, all competing to claim the title of the sharpest financial minds. The quiz, hosted by RJ Pihu from Big FM, featured dynamic and engaging rounds that tested real-world financial knowledge, market reasoning, and teamwork under ...

New Delhi, 14 November 2025: SHRM India today unveiled its landmark research report, Driving Enterprise Productivity with Agentic AI, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud and Quantiphi. The report was launched during the SHRM India Annual Conference & Expo 2025 – The Festival of Work, held at the Taj Palace, New Delhi.Celebrating two decades of SHRM India, this year’s conference convened more than 4,500 HR professionals, 150 global speakers, and 70 sessions exploring the evolving world of work, leadership, and human potential.The research explores how Agentic AI—a new class of autonomous systems that move beyond automation to make strategic decisions and deliver personalized employee experiences—is redefining HR and enterprise productivity. Drawing insights from 58 HR leaders ac...

The much-awaited PlastiWorld 2026 highlights India’s rising strength in manufacturing plastic finished products. As international markets seek dependable, high-performance partners, India is stepping up with renewed confidence - evolving from a raw material supplier into a dynamic, world-class manufacturing and export hub, and the momentum has only just begun.  Making its grand debut as India’s biggest-ever premier international trade event dedicated to finished plastics, PlastiWorld 2026 is scheduled to take place from 23-25 March 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.  Organised by the All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) and supported by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations( FIEO), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Department of Chemicals ...

Bengaluru, 14th November: The Organic World (TOW), one of India’s largest retailer for worry-free groceries and the country’s leading Responsible Retailer, has been awarded the ‘Excellence Award for Responsible Retail: Outstanding Sustainable Practices’ at the prestigious Coca-Cola Golden Spoon Awards 2025, held as part of the India Food Forum, in Mumbai on Tuesday.  This award - one of the top three honours of the evening - places The Organic World, part of the Bengaluru-based Nimida Group, alongside some of India’s biggest names in retail, underscoring its leadership in driving responsible retail practices. The Golden Spoon Awards celebrate innovation and excellence across India’s food and grocery ecosystem, recognising brands that redefine consumer experience through innovation, integri...

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Sounce, a brand of tech accessories, has released two new cooling devices that are meant to keep modern electronics from overheating and make them work better. The lineup includes a Laptop Cooling Pad and a PS5 Cooling & Charging Dock. Both of these are meant to keep laptops and gaming consoles running smoothly for long periods of time.Overheating has become a common problem that slows down devices, makes them louder, and shortens battery life as workloads and gaming sessions get more intense. Sounce's new products are designed to solve these problems by keeping things cool and being easy to use.Laptop Cooling Pad: Efficient airflow with ergonomic comfortThe Sounce Laptop Cooling Pad has two high-speed fans that blow air directly under    the laptop to cool it down...

India’s growth story is shifting beyond the big metros. In the last few years, the real digital revolution has been unfolding not in Gurgaon or Bengaluru, but in Indore, Surat, Nashik, Kanpur, Guwahati and dozens of other Tier-2/3 cities. These centres are now the new engines of growth — powered by affordable data, UPI payments, BharatNet connectivity and a new wave of ambitious MSMEs. For the many businesses operating in these markets, communication infrastructure is no longer a luxury—it’s a strategic necessity.As of 2024, the global cloud-telephony services market was valued around USD 23.9 billion, and projected to grow to USD 47.8 billion by 2033. In India, unified-communications as a service (UCaaS) market reached approx USD 3.26 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~...

India lives with diabetes at a scale few nations do. More than 100 million adults are managing the condition, and many more remain undiagnosed until complications appear. For most families, glucose checks still mean finger pricks, scattered lab reports, and a lot of guesswork between visits. The result is uneven control and late action. World Diabetes Day is a reminder that better outcomes start with better visibility. Continuous, real-time monitoring turns uncertainty into daily guidance.A practical answer to a national problemTracky CGM was built for the everyday realities of Indian households. The sensor is lightweight and Bluetooth connected. It pairs with a simple app that shows live glucose trends, not just single numbers. Smart alerts flag fast rises and dips. Meal and activity logs...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, (India), November 14 2025: With fertility challenges rising across the world, doctors are turning to regenerative medicine and precision-based IVF techniques to improve outcomes. In Lucknow, Dr. Richa Gangwar is among the best gynecologists in Lucknow leading this change through the use of ovarian rejuvenation therapy, self-cycle IVF, and advanced embryology, offering new hope to couples facing infertility.Ovarian rejuvenation, which uses Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) or stem-cell–based therapy, is proving to be a promising option for women with low ovarian reserve, advanced age, or repeated IVF failures. The treatment works by stimulating dormant follicles in the ovaries to improve egg quality and enhance the chances of natural conception. Dr. Gangwar’s focus on helpi...

In a market overflowing with car cleaning products, one Indian brand has managed to shine brighter than the rest — Shinero with its rapid growth, superior formulations, and commitment to making premium car care accessible, Shinero is quickly becoming a a big name among detailers, car enthusiasts, and daily drivers alike.From Local Label to Market LeaderIn just a short span, SHINERO has witnessed phenomenal growth, recording a 60% month-on-month sales increase and an impressive 700% rise in annual revenue. The brand’s expanding product line — from wax shampoos ,high-foam shampoos to waxes, polishes, glass cleaners, and tire dressings , microfibers — reflects its dedication to professional-grade performance with a focus on affordability.While most car care brands in India rely on cheap formu...