SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

*Sanjay Mishra-Neena Gupta Redefine Swag in Their Latest ‘Killer’ Photoshoot Ahead of Vadh 2 Release!* After the Vadh 2 trailer earlier this week, the buzz around the film which is releasing in cinemas on 6th February has increased manifold and now, Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta have taken the excitement several notches higher with a stunning, retro-glam photoshoot that has the internet buzzing. Breaking away from their understated on-screen personas, the powerhouse duo has appeared in a never-seen-before avatar, serving killer looks with unapologetic swag and style. The striking visuals underline the film’s core theme, where elegance masks darkness, and secrets simmer beneath calm exteriors. The images were shared on social media by the actors with the caption, “Serving killer looks. Hiding killer secrets.” The trailer of Vadh 2 has already received overwhelming adulation from across the industry, with celebrities and filmmakers praising its gripping tone, powerful performances and at...

The Chamber of Tax Consultants Celebrates 100 Years with Landmark Summit Mumbai : The Chamber of Tax Consultants (CTC), a not-for-profit professional association committed to advancing the tax, accounting, legal and allied professions, successfully commemorated its centenary with The Shatabdi Summit: Centenary Conference. The landmark event that brought together the who’s who of industry and profession was a resounding testament to hundred years of service, scholarship, and leadership by the CTC. Industry leaders shared their insights on the rapidly transforming economic and regulatory landscape in the country. The conference was graced by Mr. Arijit Basu, Chairman Designate (Non-Executive) of IndusInd Bank, as the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker. In his keynote address on “Resilient Finance and Responsible Growth in India’s Economic Journey: the Key Role of Professionals,” Mr. Basu spoke about the importance of ethical stewardship, institutional resilience, and long-term thinking in I...

Mumbai based Bombay Coated & Special Steels Limited has refiled its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise Rs 191 crore through Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO, with a face value of ₹10, is a fresh issue of shares aggregating up to Rs 191 crore.   The proceeds from its fresh issuance worth Rs. 125 crore will be utilised for prepayment/repayment of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the Company, in part or full; Rs 18 crore for financing the cost towards acquisition of capital equipment under existing lease arrangements with Siemens Financial Services Private Limited, and general corporate purposes. The company, in consultation with the book-running lead managers, may consider a pre-IPO placement. The pre-IPO placement if completed, the fresh issue size will be reduced. The Offer is being made through the book-building process, wherein not more than 50% of the net offer is alloc...

“India’s net-zero journey must be driven by a model where sustainability and economic growth reinforce each other.” - Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries. In the Picture from (L to R): Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI and Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries Mumbai | 28 January 2026: World Trade Center Mumbai, in association with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), convened a High-Level Transformative Leadership Roundtable on India’s low carbon transition. The event brought together senior business leaders, investors, and sustainability practitioners to deliberate on accelerating India’s low-carbon transition while sustaining economic growth. The discussions highlighted the immediate need for transformative leadership and collective action in shaping India’s climate and development pathway, particularly at a time when significant sh...

Mumbai, 29 January 2026: The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, led the Government’s participation at MILAAP – ITF Seafarers’ Expo 2026, a three-day international seafarer welfare and outreach event held at the Cruise Terminal, Princess Dock, Mumbai, from 29 to 31 January 2026.  Organised by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in collaboration with Indian maritime unions, the Expo emerged as one of the largest seafarer-centric events in the country, with an expected footfall of more than 6,000 seafarers and family members over three days. The event brought together seafarers, their families, unions, regulators, welfare institutions, and global industry stakeholders on a common platform.  The Expo opened with a grand ceremonial welcome, featuring cultural performances and a marching band led by seafarers, followed by a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. A two-minute silence was observed in me...

With India poised to become the engine of global growth for the upcoming decades, this agreement will ensure that our economic prosperity is shared with the European continent: Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries (AlAl) Mumbai, January 27, 2026:   World Trade Center Mumbai warmly welcomes the landmark conclusion of the longawaited India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) announced at the 16th India– EU Summit. The agreement, hailed by leaders on both sides as the “mother of all deals”, marks the conclusion of nearly two decades of negotiations and establishes one of the world’s largest trade partnerships, connecting markets of nearly two billion people and representing close to one-quarter of global GDP and one-third of the global trade.   In his reaction to the announcement, Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries (AlAl), s...