Transrail Lighting shares upsurge 5% after it wins new orders worth Rs 2,752 crore

Shares of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm Transrail Lighting jumped nearly 5 per cent on February 28 after the company announced it had won new orders worth Rs 2,752 crore, primarily from the transmission and distribution (T&D) segment. The company informed about the order wins through an exchange filing after market opened on February…

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HDFC Bank plans significant expansion of loan securitisation business, CFO says

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private lender by assets, plans to expand its loan securitisation business over the next few years to meet rising investor demand, said CFO Srinivasan Vaidyanathan in an interview late on Thursday. The bank aims to create space for fresh loans without increasing its balance sheet. Loan securitisation involves bundling loans and…

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Saqib Saleem says stereotyping still happens: ‘As an actor you have to be patient’

Actor Saqib Saleem opens up about his experience working in the OTT medium, his latest show Crime Beat and dealing with the pressure of social media.Actor Saqib Saleem has showcased his versatility through a variety of roles since his debut in 2011. However, he believes the film industry and audiences often typecast actors based on…

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Zepto Cafe hits 100,000 daily orders, approaches $100 million GMV run-rate

Zepto Café, the 10-minute food delivery service from Zepto, has reached a significant milestone of 100,000 orders per day, announced co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha. This achievement comes just two weeks after surpassing 75,000 daily orders. In a LinkedIn post, Palicha also projected that the gross merchandise value (GMV) would reach $100 million annually. Launched…

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GB Pant Hospital opens a state-of-the-art 128-slice CT scan facility

Secretary (Health) Dr. Anil Agarwal officially opened a state-of-the-art 128-slice CT scan facility at GB Pant Hospital, significantly advancing medical diagnostics in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The state-of-the-art imaging equipment is expected to improve patient care, decrease wait times, and increase diagnostic accuracy. Speaking to the crowd during the inauguration event, Dr. Agarwal emphasized…

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John Abraham says it is ‘mental’ for stylists to be paid Rs 2 lakh per day, believes film industry is ‘bleeding’ staff costs: ‘How much more will you suck the system?’

John Abraham called stylists charging Rs 2 lakh per day ‘mental’ and urged actors to introspect on the poor state of the industry that is ‘bleeding’.Actor and producer John Abraham recently opened up about the state of Hindi cinema, revealing how the industry is suffering due to the exorbitant fees charged by actors and the…

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Aamir Khan express he hasn’t taken any salary for his films in 20 years, shares in profits: ‘My films are made in Rs 10-20 crore, my fees don’t burden them’

Aamir Khan, while explaining the economics of his films, said he hasn’t taken any fee in 20 years. He says this way he is not only able to create stories he loves but also ensure that cinema remains the ultimate winner.With voices constantly being raised about star salaries and the entourage of superstars in Indian…

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An awareness campaign to increase A&N Islands’ direct seafood exports

Local fish exporters and dealers in the South Andaman area participated in an awareness program organized by the Department of Fisheries, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, in association with the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The purpose of the event was to acquaint participants with the certification and registration processes…

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