Agency News

The City of Joy turned into a glittering pageant of lights, glamour and creative celebration as Karma International Beauty Events & Entertainment hosted The Glam Awards 2025 at the Altaire Boutiques Hotel in Salt Lake, Sector V. The highly anticipated event drew an impressive lineup of Tollywood celebrities, beauty industry leaders, and creative professionals from across India and beyond, turning the evening into one of the most talked-about cultural highlights of the year.The night’s biggest crowd-pullers were Tollywood superstar Dev and acclaimed actress Idhika Paul, whose presence elevated the event and sparked waves of excitement among the audience. Their arrival on the red carpet quickly became a focal point of the evening, with fans, influencers and media professionals capturing ...

In a region where entrepreneurship is steadily gaining momentum, 32-year-old Saumyadeep Sarkar of Agartala has emerged as one of the prominent young figures contributing to both industrial development and educational expansion in Northeast India. Known for his dual leadership in manufacturing and academia, Saumyadeep Sarkar serves as the Founder of Franean Lubricants Pvt. Ltd. as well as the Co-Founder and CEO of Rajarshi College of Education, located in Lembucherra, Tripura.His expanding involvement across sectors—ranging from industrial manufacturing to higher education—has drawn attention to the growing role of young leaders in shaping Tripura’s socio-economic landscape.Global Education Shapes Local VisionBorn and raised in Agartala, Saumyadeep Sarkar grew up with ambitions that stretch...

Drawing confidence from its six-decade legacy of trust, this jewellery group is charting an ambitious course for the future of Indian jewellery.Jos Alukkas, one of India's most revered jewellery brands, has taken a significant step forward in its major pan-India expansion plan with the simultaneous launch of two new showrooms in Ukkadam, Coimbatore, and Karaikkal, Puducherry. These openings are part of the company's ambitious ₹5,500 crore investment strategy to open 100 new stores across India over the next seven to eight years, aimed at transforming the 60-year-old brand from a South Indian leader into a dominant national player.The dual launches serve as a testament to the brand's strategic growth blueprint. A grand flagship store was inaugurated in Coimbatore, a key metropolitan market,...

Chandrima Mercantiles Ltd, listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, has entered the spotlight as one of the most promising small-cap growth stories of the year. Currently trading at nearly ₹12, the stock has garnered significant interest due to projections estimating a long-term price potential of ₹150—representing an anticipated upside of nearly 2500%. Market participants are increasingly tracking the ₹400-crore company as it transitions from pure agricultural trading into a full-fledged agri-tech innovator. Its revenue, growing at roughly 20% annually, reflects the early success of its strategic shift. At the core of Chandrima’s new direction is an AI-driven decision support engine that analyses key farming variables: soil composition, humidity, temperature, wind patterns, and nutrient deple...

Bengaluru, November 12th, 2025: Sweden, a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and equality, is opening new doors for experienced Indian professionals seeking international career growth. To strengthen professional exchange, the Embassy of Sweden in India, in partnership with Region Gothenburg, the Swedish Institute, and Business Sweden, is organizing a career event in Bengaluru on November 19, 2025. The event will showcase opportunities for highly qualified IT and engineering professionals in Sweden’s thriving technology ecosystem.The event will bring together representatives from Move to Gothenburg and International House Gothenburg, along with two of Sweden’s leading employers including Volvo Group, a global technology leader in mobility and industrial solutions, and Coretura, a j...

In a dynamic and inspiring step toward inclusive nation-building, Aashid Jeevan Global Foundation and Anti Crop Human Rights Foundation have come together to launch a large-scale social and environmental initiative titled Project Vanam. This collaborative effort represents a new era of synergy between environmental restoration, women empowerment, transgender welfare, and human-rights education. The combined strengths of these two organizations are now shaping a unified mission focused on sustainable development, community upliftment, and equal opportunities for marginalized groups across India.Both organizations have a strong track record of implementing social welfare initiatives, medical awareness programs, women's skill development activities, and legal-human rights support. With Projec...

A Billion Revolution in MotionThe industry of installment loans, which was traditionally controlled by small stores and regional competitors, is currently undergoing the most significant upheaval it has seen in decades. According to data provided by PitchBook, the amount of merger and acquisition activity in the alternative financing sector reached $12.3 billion specifically in the year 2024. This represents a 45% increase from the previous year. It is also profoundly altering the method in which Americans borrow money during times when traditional banks refuse to lend them money.If there were 500 independent providers of installment loans just five years ago, there are now fewer than 200 of them operating today. The acquisition of OnDeck Capital by Enova International for $1.8 billion and...

Bengaluru: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, today announced the signing of an Agreement to Lease (ATL) with IKEA India for leasing of two floors of retail space at the Purva Zentech Park, located on Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru.  Purva Zentech Park is a mixed-use commercial development with approximately 9.6 lakh square feet of leasable and saleable area. Typical floor plates are approximately 50,000 square feet, with modular units ranging from 4,500 to 5,000 square feet available for lease or sale. Strategically located within a five-minute walk from both the Konankunte Metro Station and Forum Mall, the project is a sustainable, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Gold development, designed to accommodate large-...

10% y-o-y INCREASE IN AUM, 21% y-o-y INCREASE IN INTEREST INCOME Mumbai | Nov 17, 2025 Star Housing Finance Limited (Star HFL), a BSE listed company (BSE Scrip code BOM: 539017) semi urban and rural focused home finance has reported business and financial performance for the quarter & half year ending on Sep 30, 2025. During the period Star HFL registered milestones across business areas for the quarter ending Sep 30, 2025 enlisted as below:  Business Numbers: AUM increased 9.55% y-o-y to Rs. 567.27 crs. The Company disbursed Rs. 30.56 crs in the period under review.  Income Growth: Interest income grew by 21.33% y-o-y and Net Interest Margin (NIM) stands at 7.65% Asset Quality: PAR (0+ days past due) stood at 5.13 %, of which GNPA stands at 1.65% and NNPA stands at 1.16% as of Sep 30,...

What the Book is About :“Tales from the Teller Counter” is not just about banking — it’s about people. P.A. Sivaramakrishna takes readers behind the scenes of one of India’s largest banks, showing moments that no passbook, statement, or mobile app can reveal:The young girl whose single smile across the counter stayed in his heart for yearsThe villager who tried entering his village PIN code (522601) as his ATM PINA customer who believed bankers must know his balance even at the chai stallA lady who angrily accused the bank of “eating her gas subsidy”Pensioners whose gratitude shaped his understanding of compassionChaos during link failures, salary days, and government countersDeep lessons from senior colleagues, union leaders, and branch managersEvery story is written with simplicity, hone...