SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

• The initiative aims to empower 10 lakh women entrepreneurs across India through livelihood and enterprise support. • The first phase targets one lakh women in Maharashtra within the first year, creating new opportunities for grassroots entrepreneurs. • The programme has already enabled over 4,500 women in Mumbai to build sustainable livelihoods through skills training, financial and digital literacy and enterprise support. Mumbai, 13 March 2026: As it approaches its 30th anniversary on 11 August 2026, the Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group, has announced a major expansion of its flagship women’s empowerment initiative, Swabhimaan, with the goal of enabling 10 lakh women entrepreneurs across India. The announcement was made at “Swabhimaan – The Rise of She”, an event held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai on Thursday, where the programme’s growing impact on women’s livelihoods, entrepreneurship and financial indepe...

Hyatt Centric Juhu has announced the appointment of  Bhaulal Salunke  as its new  Human Resources Manager . With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Salunke brings extensive expertise in people management, talent development, and HR operations within fast-paced hotel environments. In his new role, Salunke will oversee the hotel’s human resources strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, training and development, and fostering a people-centric workplace culture aligned with Hyatt’s global ethos of care. Salunke began his career in hospitality in operational roles that involved extensive people management responsibilities. Over the years, he transitioned into leadership positions, developing strong capabilities in workforce planning, team leadership, and organisational development. His growing interest in people development led him to specialise in human resources, where he has built expertise across recruitment, performance managem...

 (L-R)  Mr. Shail Shah, CFO, Mr. Bhavesh Shah, CMD & Tirth Shah, Whole-time Director of GSP Crop Science Limited address the media at their IPO Price Band announcement, Ahmedabad. Mumbai, March 12, 2026:  Gujarat Based GSP Crop Science Limited has fixed the price band of Rs 304/- to Rs 320/- per Equity Share of face value ₹ 10/- each for its maiden initial public offer. The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Issue”) of the Company will open on Monday, March 16, 2026, for subscription and close on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 46 Equity Shares and in multiples of 46 Equity Shares thereafter. Equity shares outstanding as on date 39,018,750 Equity Shares of Rs 10 each. The IPO is a fresh issue for Rs 240 crore and an offer-for-sale for up to 5,000,000 shares by promoter - Vilasben Vrajmohan Shah, Bhavesh Vrajmohan Shah, and Kappa Trust. The proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of Rs 170 crore will be used for repayment or pre-r...

Mumbai, The Indian Embassy in Iraq successfully rescued 15 Indian crew members after an attack on an oil tanker near the Basra coast on 11 March. The embassy is in constant contact with its citizens and the local administration, and the rescued Indians have been moved to a safe location. The situation in West Asia remains fragile due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Amid these tensions, the crude oil tanker “Seaface Vishnu”, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands and reportedly owned by a U.S. company, was attacked near Basra in Iraq. According to media reports, the attack was carried out by an Iranian suicide boat. Unfortunately, one Indian crew member lost his life in the incident. Due to the heightened tensions in the region, officials at the Indian Embassy in Baghdad were already on alert and closely monitoring developments in the area. As soon as the incident was reported, the embassy immediately arranged for the remaining 15 Indian crew memb...

The first tournament is scheduled to be held in Mumbai followed by Nagpur and Sambhahjinagar_ Mumbai, March 10, 2026: After successfully hosting major international events such as the ATP Tour 250, WTA 125, and PMR Challenger tournaments for the past five consecutive years, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Maharashtra, along with the ATP Organising Committee, has decided to expand tennis development directly to the district level in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). Present during the press conference were MSLTA President Mr. Prashant Sutar, Mr. Sunder Iyer, Hon Secretary MSLTA, Mr. Ashish Sharma (IAS), Chairman for the ITF Tournament Initiative and Mr. Shravan Hardikar (IAS), Managing Director, MMRDA and Secretary for the ITF tournament initiative.  Under this new initiative, a total of 20 international tournaments sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) - offering prize money of USD 15,000 and USD ...

Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani Unveil easyGym, 5àsec and Blenz Coffee at a High-Profile Launch Event Actor and entrepreneur Rakul Preet Singh and producer-entrepreneur Jackky Bhagnani recently marked a significant milestone in their entrepreneurial journey with the launch of global franchise brands easyGym, 5àsec, and Blenz Coffee in India. The announcement was made at a special launch event held in Mumbai, where the duo officially introduced the brands in collaboration with Invision Brands, a part of the Franchise India Group. The event saw Rakul and Jackky unveil the brands and share their vision behind bringing internationally recognised lifestyle, fitness, and service concepts to the Indian market. The launch highlighted their growing presence in the business space beyond the entertainment industry. Through this collaboration, the aim is to introduce global-quality experiences to Indian consumers while also creating opportunities for entrepreneurs through a structured franch...