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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and Kotak Life Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Life Insurance Penetration

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The partnership strengthens the Bank’s commitment to providing customers with diverse and comprehensive financial protection solutions offered by Kotak Life   Mumbai, February 24, 2026:   Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (“Utkarsh SFBL”) today announced a strategic partnership with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd (“Kotak Life”), marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s product expansion strategy. This collaboration significantly strengthens Utkarsh SFBL’s life insurance vertical, integrating Kotak Life’s comprehensive suite of products across the Bank’s 1105   banking outlets spanning 27   states and union territories. The tie-up plans to benefit 51.4 lakh customers of  Utkarsh SFBL  that will offer a wide range of tailor-made life insurance products and solutions provided by Kotak Life, including protection, savings, unit-linked and retirement.   Speaking on the partnership,  Mr. Govind Singh, Managing Director & CEO, Utkarsh...

Gold Re-rates as Geopolitical Risk, Fiscal Pressures and Reserve Diversification Accelerate: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd

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                  Mumbai, February 24, 2026:  Gold has entered a structural repricing phase, supported by weakening trust in global monetary systems, rising geopolitical tensions, tightening physical supply, and a clear shift in how countries manage their reserves,  according to the latest Precious Metals Quarterly Report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited.   Gold prices crossed the USD 5,000 per ounce mark in early 2026, marking one of the strongest long-term bull phases in modern history. The report highlights that this rise is not driven by a single event, but by several long-term forces coming together and reshaping the global financial landscape.   Historical Context and Real Rates: A Structural Shift Historically, gold has performed best when confidence in monetary systems weakens and governments face rising fiscal pressure, rather than during routine economic slowdowns. While gold has traditionally mov...

CASAGRAND INAUGURATES DEVELOPMENT OFFICE IN MUMBAI

The company boasts a portfolio of 180+ projects across five Indian cities and Dubai The development office is located in Lower Parel   Mumbai, February 24, 2026:  Casagrand Premier Builder Limited, today inaugurated its development office in Mumbai, expanding its operational presence in western India. Casagrand is a well-known residential brand in South India and is the largest developer in the residential sector of Chennai during the period January 1, 2017, to June 30, 2025. (Source: CBRE Report).   The office was inaugurated by  Ms. Shaina NC, a renowned Indian politician , in the presence of  Mr. Arun Mn, Chairman & Managing Director, Casagrand Premier Builder Limited , along with the senior management team. The development office is located at, 11th Floor, Tower B, Peninsula Business Park,  Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400 013 .   Incorporated in 2003, Casagrand focuses on delivering product-driven solutions within committed timel...

BKT ENTERS INDIA CONSUMER TYRE MARKET WITH ON-HIGHWAY TYRE PORTFOLIO

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Launches Two- Wheeler and Medium & Heavy Commercial Tyre Range, marking a pivotal step in BKT’s long ‑ term growth roadmap for the Indian market   Mumbai, February 24, 2026:  Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), a global leader in the Off‑Highway Tyre (OHT) segment, today announced its landmark entry into India’s consumer tyre market with the launch of its On‑Highway portfolio. Marking a strategic expansion beyond its OHT leadership, BKT introduced purpose‑built products for Two‑Wheelers (scooters and motorcycles) and Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCV), underscoring its long‑term commitment to India’s fast‑growing consumer and replacement tyre segments.   The company simultaneously launched its national brand campaign, ‘ Elevate Your Drive ’, featuring brand ambassador  Ranveer Singh , marking the start of its consumer brand journey and signalling a new chapter for the home-grown global tyre manufacturer.   A New Brand Chapter: BKT Tyres...

Leading jewellers and investors including Invictus Continuum Fund I put ₹ 15.67 crore in Priority Jewels Limited in Pre-IPO round

Priority Jewels (the “Company”), which is engaged in designing, manufacturing and sale of a wide range of light-weight, affordable diamond-studded gold and platinum fine jewellery, has completed its pre-IPO (Initial Public Offering) placement of around ₹ 15.67 crore. As per a media advertisement that was published in the Financial Express (English) recently (February 18, 2026). The Company, in consultation with the Book Running Lead Managers to the IPO has undertaken a private placement of 8, 25,000 equity shares for cash considerations, at an issue price of ₹ 190 per equity share (including a premium of ₹ 180 per equity share), which saw participation from leading jewellers and investors including Invictus Continuum Fund I, Cheay Investments Private Limited, Plutus Equity Investment Services, Maple Leaf Trading and Services along with 18 other leading investors. Invictus Continuum Fund I was allocated 1,00,000 equity shares of the Company on February 14, 2026 for ₹190 per equity share...

India’s Next Agricultural Revolution Will Be AI-Driven: Dr. Jitendra Singh

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  Ministry of Science & Technology Agri-AI Can Unlock ₹70,000 Crore Annual Value for Farmers, says the Minister Centre to Build National Agri-AI Research Network, Data Commons Framework: Dr. Jitendra Singh India’s next agricultural revolution will be driven by artificial intelligence, Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today, positioning AI as the central pillar of farm policy, research and investment architecture at the AI4Agri 2026 Summit in Mumbai. Addressing the inaugural session of the “Global Conference on AI in Agriculture and Investor Summit 2026” here, the Minister said AI offers, for the first time, scalable solutions to structural challenges that have long constrained farm productivity - erratic weather, information asymmetry and fragmented markets. “ What AI offers is not a new diagnosis. It offers, finally, a prescription that can scale,” he said, noting that even a 10% productivity gain for the 600 million farmers ...

Striders Impex Limited IPO Opens on February 26, 2026

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Mr. Mustafa Esmail Kapasi  Striders Impex Limited , Mr. Kumarshri Rajkumar, Striders Impex Limited  Mr. Sunil Kumar Manocha  CapitalSquare Advisors Private Limited Striders Impex Limited IPO Opens on Feb 26, 2026 Total Issue Size – Up to 50,40,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each Fresh Issue - Up to 45,31,200 Equity Shares Offer For Sale - Up to 5,08,800 Equity Shares IPO Size - ₹ 36.28 Crore (At Upper Price Band) Price Band - ₹ 71 - ₹ 72 Per Share Lot Size – 1600 Equity Shares (Bids can be made for a minimum of 3,200 equity shares and in multiples of 1,600 equity shares thereafter). Mumbai, Feb 23, 2026 – Striders Impex Limited an emerging force in the toys and kids’ consumer merchandise segment, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on Feb 26, 2026, aiming to raise ₹ 36.28 Crores with shares to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. The issue size is 50,40,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹ 10 each with a price band of ₹ 71 - ₹ 72 Per Share. Equity Share Allocatio...