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Indian Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Nation-Building and Inclusive Growth

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While observing 120th Foundation Day & 80th Independence Day Chennai, August 15, 2026: Indian Bank celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India and Bank’s 120th Foundation Day with a series of commemorative, employee-engagement and community-focused initiatives, reaffirming its enduring commitment to nation-building, financial inclusion and inclusive growth. The National Flag was hoisted by Shri Binod Kumar, MD & CEO, Indian Bank, at the Bank’s Registered Head Office at Rajaji Salai and Corporate Office at Royapettah, Chennai. Addressing the gathering, Shri Binod Kumar paid soulful tribute to the freedom fighters and soldiers whose courage and sacrifices secured India’s Independence. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Binod Kumar said, “For 120 years, Indian Bank has been an integral part of India’s economic and social development journey. As we celebrate our Foundation Day alongside the 80th Independence Day, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening financial inclusion, empowe...

CSM Technologies Reports Q1 FY27 Total Income of ₹43.25 Crore, Up 21.2% YoY; Seasonally Soft Quarter in Line with Historical First-Quarter Pattern

Standalone Loss Narrows 12.7% YoY on 27.4% Income Growth; Consolidated PAT Margin Improves 144 bps YoY   Mumbai, India – 15th August 2026: CSM Technologies Limited (BSE: 544806 | NSE: CSM), a GovTech and enterprise digital transformation company, today announced its unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the first quarter ended 30th June 2026. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved and taken on record by the Board of Directors at their meetings held on 14th August 2026. Total income for the quarter grew 21.2% year-on-year to ₹4,324.7 Lakh (₹43.25 crore), while the Company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹828.07 Lakh for the period. The first quarter is historically the Company's lightest, with revenue recognition weighted towards the second half of the financial year in line with government project and budget cycles, against a substantially fixed cost base. The Company had similarly reported a net loss of ₹734.76 Lakh in the correspon...

KKR-backed Leap India Limited IPO lists at Rs 166 on the exchange, reaches a high of Rs 166.80 on BSE / NSE

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Shares of Leap India Limited List at Rs 166, Up 4% Stock reached a high of Rs 167 on NSE and Rs 166.80 on BSE   Mumbai, August 14, 2026: Shares of Mumbai-based Leap India Limited, largest on-demand asset pooling provider in India’s supply chain management sector (based on the number of pooled Assets), according to the F&S Report, listed at Rs 166 on the exchange. The scrip reached a high of Rs 167 on the NSE, and Rs 166.80 on the BSE. As per NSE, the total quantity traded stood at 929.16 lakh shares, on BSE the total Quantity stood at 89.32 lakh shares. Total Turnover (BSE+NSE) on Day 1 stood at Rs 1599.41 crore. The Market Capitalisation of the Company at today’s closing price stood at Rs 6,392.18 crore as per BSE and Rs 6,431.83 crore as per NSE. The offer, with a face value of Re. 1, consists of a fresh issue of Rs 480 crore and offer-for-sale of Rs 2,000 crore by promoters – Vertical Holdings II Pte Ltd and KIA EBT Scheme 3 (acting through its trustee, Catalyst Trusteeship...

राष्ट्रपती भवनात स्वातंत्र्यदिन स्वागत समारंभ ('ॲट होम') 15 ऑगस्ट 2026

राष्ट्रपती भवन हे केवळ भारताच्या राष्ट्रपतींचे अधिकृत निवासस्थान आणि कार्यालयच नाही, तर देशाचा समृद्ध आणि वैविध्यपूर्ण सांस्कृतिक वारसा जगासमोर मांडण्याचे एक महत्त्वाचे व्यासपीठही आहे. राष्ट्रपती द्रौपदी मुर्मू यांच्या मार्गदर्शनाखाली, राज्य-स्तरीय स्वागत समारंभ, परदेशी मान्यवरांच्या सन्मानार्थ आयोजित मेजवान्या, 'आर्टिस्ट-इन-रेसिडेन्स' (निवासी कलाकार) कार्यक्रम आणि 'राजा पर्व' यांसारख्या उपक्रमांच्या माध्यमातून राष्ट्रपती भवन देशातील विविध कला-परंपरांना एक राष्ट्रीय व्यासपीठ उपलब्ध करून देते. अशा उपक्रमांचा उद्देश, केवळ राष्ट्रपती भवनात विविध कलाप्रकार सादर करणे हाच नाही, तर त्यांना एका सामायिक राष्ट्रीय सांस्कृतिक अस्मितेचा भाग म्हणून एकत्र आणणे हा देखील आहे. संकल्पना भारताच्या स्वातंत्र्याच्या 80व्या वर्धापनदिनानिमित्त, 15 ऑगस्ट 2026 रोजी राष्ट्रपती भवनात स्वातंत्र्यदिनानिमित्त समारंभाचे आयोजन करण्यात आले आहे. भारताची समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक विविधता आणि पर्यावरण संवर्धनाची चिरंतन परंपरा यांचा उत्सव साजरा करण्यासाठी या कार्यक्रमाचे आयोजन करण्यात आले आहे. कार्यक्रमाची यंदाची ...

This Independence Day, India’s Shift Towards Higher Life Insurance Coverage Signals Greater Financial Preparedness

Mumbai, August 14, 2026: An analysis of life insurance business data for FY2021–FY2025 compiled by the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) of India points to an encouraging shift in India’s protection landscape. The data shows that existing policyholders are progressively strengthening their financial protection by opting for higher levels of coverage. With changes in life cycle, responsibilities evolve. Recognising the same, increasingly, consumers are enhancing their coverage. These trends reinforce growing consumer confidence in life insurance as a long-term financial safety net. They also highlight the benefits of starting one’s protection journey early. The IIB analysis shows a clear movement towards higher-value life insurance cover across all policy segments over the last five years.  Between FY2021 and FY2025, higher sum assured categories witnessed consistent growth, reflecting a clear shift towards enhanced insurance protection and higher coverage levels among policyholder...

Skyways Air Services Limited’s Initial Public Offering to Open on 24th August, 2026, Price Band set at Rs 131 – Rs 138 Per Equity Share of face value of Rs 10 each

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(R-L) Mr. Yashpal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Himanshu Chhabra, Chief Financial Officer, Skyways Air Services Limited at the launch of the Company’s IPO in Mumbai. Price band of Rs 131 – Rs 138 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs 10 each (“Equity Shares”) Bid/Offer Opening Date – 24th August, 2026 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – 27th August, 2026 Minimum Bid Lot is 100 Equity Shares and in multiples of 100 Equity Shares thereafter Mumbai: Skyways Air Services Limited has fixed the price band of Rs 131/- to Rs 138/- per Equity Share of face value Rs 10/- each for its initial public offer. The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on 24th August, 2026, for subscription and close on 27th August, 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 100 Equity Shares and in multiples of 100 Equity Shares thereafter. Equity shares outstanding as on date 11,64,45,244 equity shares of Rs 10 each. The IPO is a fresh issue of up to 2,88,98,300 equity sha...

RPG Art Foundation unveils ‘Overshoot — Leaning Ecologies’ at Nariman Point, Mumbai

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  Hon’ble Shri Rahul Narwekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, inaugurates Arunkumar H G’s new public art installation Mumbai, 13th August 2026: The RPG Art Foundation, in association with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), unveiled its newest public art commission, ‘Overshoot — Leaning Ecologies’, by artist and sculptor Arunkumar HG at Nariman Point, Mumbai. The installation was inaugurated by Hon’ble Shri Rahul Narwekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Overshoot draws inspiration from the ancient landscape of Garapuri, or the more commonly known Elephanta Island. Renowned for its rock-cut cave temples created between the 5th and 8th centuries CE, the island acquired the name Elephanta after a basalt elephant sculpture was found there in the 16th century.  Overshoot is a homage to this history – a modern-day metaphor for memory, resilience and foundation.  The installation is built with different forms of stone – marble,...