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  The Government of India has appointed Shri V. Packirisamy as Director (Commercial) at Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), effective 2nd June 2026. Prior to this, he was serving as Executive Director – Entity Appraisal & IT at PFC. Shri Packirisamy brings over three decades of extensive experience in the power sector and infrastructure finance. He holds a B.E. (Mechanical) and an M.Tech (Management and Systems) from IIT Delhi. He began his professional career in 1989 and joined PFC in 1997. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the organisation’s operations and strengthening its appraisal and risk management frameworks, significantly contributing to the growth of PFC’s loan portfolio. He has been instrumental in several key institutional initiatives, including the development of methodologies for categorising state generation and transmission utilities, formulation of the Integrated Rating Framework for Power Distribution Companies approved by the Mini...

Summer 2026 just got fun, friendship and fresh energy. Maddock Films Cocktail 2 trailer OUT NOW. Maddock Films has launched the trailer of Cocktail 2, giving audiences a sneak peek into a world filled with friendship, romance, heartbreak, chaos and unforgettable summer memories. Packed with stunning visuals, crackling chemistry and a soundtrack already generating massive excitement, the trailer captures the spirit of a modern-day emotional rollercoaster set against a dreamy summer backdrop. Bringing together Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, Cocktail 2 promises a fresh take on relationships, friendships and the complicated emotions that come with them. While the trailer delivers moments of humour, romance and high-energy fun, it also hints at emotional depth beneath the glamour and celebration. With music by Pritam and a soundtrack that has already become one of the film’s biggest talking points, Cocktail 2 blends romance and rhythm into a full cinematic experience desi...

Goa, India: Dr. Divya Singhal, Professor and Chairperson of the Centre for Social Sensitivity and Action (CSSA) at the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has been selected as a Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Research Fellow for the fiscal year 2025–2026. Prof. Singhal is among only 14 scholars selected globally in the inaugural cohort of the prestigious JFIPP Research Fellowship programme. The JFIPP Research Fellowship supports collaborative research that addresses key challenges and opportunities across the Indo-Pacific region. As part of this fellowship, Prof. Singhal is undertaking a multi-country study examining women’s leadership in green transitions and sustainable futures across India, Japan, and Australia. Her research explores how women, both at the community level and as entrepreneurs, are contributing to renewable energy transitions and sustainability initiatives. The study also examines the cultural, institutional, and structural factors that enable or con...

  Total Issue Size - Up To 47,28,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each IPO Size - ₹ 54.66 Crore (At Upper Price Band) Price Band - ₹ 110 - ₹ 116 Per Share Lot Size – 1,200 Equity Shares Mumbai, June 1st 2026 – GenXAI Analytics Limited is a technology driven enterprise performance & analytics solutions provider, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on Friday, June 05, 2026 aiming to raise ₹ 54.66 Crore (At Upper Price Band), with shares to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. The issue size is 47,28,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹ 10 each with a price band of ₹ 110 - ₹ 116 Per Share. Equity Share Allocation Qualified Institutional Buyer – Not more than 21,54,000 Equity Shares Non-Institutional Investors - Not less than 6,46,200 Equity Shares Individual Investors - Not less than 15,07,800 Equity Shares Market Maker - Issue of 2,40,000 Equity Shares  Employee Reservation - Issue of 1,80,000 Equity Shares  The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilized for capi...

*Mumbai:* A special event promoting women’s health, hygiene and dignity was held in Versova on Thursday to mark International Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026. Reinforcing the vision of a ‘Period Friendly World’, the programme also celebrated the successful 10-year journey of the Digital Sanitary Pad Bank initiative. The event aimed to break the silence and social stigma surrounding menstruation, and encouraged open conversations to eliminate misconceptions and taboos associated with menstrual health. The decade-long celebration was organised under the leadership of Dr. Bharati Lavekar, former BJP MLA from Versova and Chairperson of the *Tee Foundation*. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Lavekar emphasised the need for society to come together in support of women’s health, hygiene and empowerment. The programme was attended by several eminent personalities, including actress Isha Koppikar, actress Preeti Sapru, actor-producer Shashi Ranjan, gynaecologist Dr. Sejal Ajmera, ITA Awards founder Anu ...

  Ahmedabad, May 28, 2026 : Ahmedabad-based Sanstar Limited (Sanstar), a leading corn-based specialty products and ingredient solutions company, has entered into two definitive agreements today with the $7.2 billion US-based multi-national  Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) for a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating growth in India’s specialty ingredients sector, subject to requisite shareholder and other applicable approvals. The partnership includes a preferential equity investment by Ingredion Incorporated into Sanstar, along with plans to establish a jointly-owned venture in India focused on specialty pharmaceutical excipients and other high-value ingredient solutions. Speaking on the announcement, Gautam Chowdhary, Managing Director, Sanstar Limited , said, “This partnership with Ingredion marks a defining chapter in Sanstar's evolution from a leading corn starch manufacturer to a full-spectrum specialty ingredients company. The preferential issue brings in a wor...