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by Priyanka Jadhav  Mumbai, January 24, 2026: UpTik, a Hyderabad-based financial technology platform under the Growwcap ecosystem, announced key platform and fund structure developments at the International Conference on Investments & Global Affairs, held at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Saturday. The conference brought together senior industry leaders, market participants, legal experts, and policymakers to deliberate on global investment trends, alternative assets, and cross-border capital frameworks, while providing a forum for UpTik to outline its institutional platform approach. Platform and Fund Structure Announcements During the conference, UpTik disclosed its acquisition of Bhadhani Finance Company Limited, a 27-year-old NBFC, with a stated focus on regulatory compliance, governance discipline, and institutional lending practices. The company also detailed the structure and positioning of its Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), including its investment f...

by Priyanka Jadhav Mumbai, January 2026: - The Vintage & Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI), in association with the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA), proudly announces the VCCCI Annual Vintage Car Fiesta 2026, presented by JK Tyre—India’s most distinguished celebration of motoring heritage. The three-day automotive extravaganza will be held from 24th to 26th January 2026 at the iconic World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai. Recognised for its long-standing and unwavering support to mobility, motorsport, and road safety initiatives in India, JK Tyre continues its association with Indian motoring heritage by presenting this landmark edition of the Fiesta. Centenary Tribute: 100 Years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom  The 2026 edition marks a historic global milestone, celebrating 100 years of the legendary Rolls-Royce Phantom, with India’s largest-ever Phantom Centenary Showcase -   Renowned industrialist and globally respected automobile collector Mr. Yohan Poon...

by Priyanka Jadhav   Mumbai, 22nd January 2025 – “This year in succession World Trade Center will host the 5th Edition of the Annual Vintage, Classic and Modern Classic Car Fiesta 2026 with the inauguration ceremony scheduled on 24 January 2026 and 25th January 2026 reserved for public viewing, followed by the ceremonial flag-off on Republic Day, 26 January 2026. The Fiesta aims to reinforce the message of “Sadak Suraksha, Jeevan Raksha. The event is being organised by WTC in association with VCCCI and WIAA”, said Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Centre, Mumbai and President All India Association of Industries at a press conference organized to brief media about the upcoming event at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai. “Last year there were over 1 lakh visitors and this year also looking at the enthusiasm of people from all walks of life, children to senior citizens are expected to visit this rare exhibition. This event is significant as we feel that this heritage of vintage...

by Priyanka Jadhav Mumbai, January, 2026: Labdhi Lifestyle Limited on Wednesday announced the launch of BKC Edge, a premium commercial development at H-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), with a gross development value (GDV) of over ₹1,000 crore, amid sustained demand and acute supply constraints for Grade-A office spaces in India’s most sought-after business district. The project will offer ~2.25 lakh sq. ft. of carpet area and is being launched at a time when BKC continues to operate at near-full occupancy. Industry data indicates that vacancy levels in BKC remain at around 2–3%, among the lowest across Indian commercial micro-markets, while annual leasing absorption has remained consistently strong. Rentals in core BKC have continued to trend upward due to the lack of new supply. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vikas Jain, CEO, Labdhi Lifestyle Limited, said, “BKC continues to be one of the most resilient and institutionally strong commercial districts in the country. With BKC Edge, ou...

Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd. (BSE: 538216), a leading player engaged in the manufacturing and selling of Knitted Fabrics as well as Knitted Garments, has announced that it has achieved export sales of 100 Crore in the current financial year, representing the highest-ever export performance since the Company’s inception. This milestone underscores the Company’s successful transformation into a strong export-oriented apparel and textile player and highlights the growing trust of international customers across multiple geographies, specifically the Gulf region and the Middle East. The achievement is a result of consistent focus on quality manufacturing, product innovation, timely execution, and strong customer relationships. The Company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing infrastructure, skilled workforce, and efficient supply chain capabilities have enabled it to scale operations while maintaining stringent quality and compliance standards. Over the years, Garment Mantra Lifestyle Limited ...

by Priya Jadhav  India: Guided by the theme ‘Simply Penang’, the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) leads the 9th edition of the Penang Roadshow to India 2026, reaffirming Penang’s long-standing commitment to the Indian market and strengthening bilateral ties in tourism and business events. Taking place from 19 to 27 January 2026, the roadshow covers four major Indian cities — Mumbai (19 January), New Delhi (21 January), Kochi (23 January) and Chennai (27 January). The programme engages more than 800 qualified buyers and over 100 media representatives across the four cities, connecting Penang directly with decision-makers across the leisure, corporate, incentive and meetings sectors. Now in its ninth edition, the Penang Roadshow to India stands as a strategic platform for sustained market engagement, business matching and destination promotion. India remains one of Penang’s most important and resilient source markets, with strong demand across leisure travel, busin...

Dove Soft Limited, a growing cloud-communications and CPaaS provider, has announced the launch of CPaaS 2.0, an AI-powered communication platform designed to help enterprises simplify, automate, and scale customer engagement through a unified communication ecosystem. CPaaS 2.0 brings WhatsApp, SMS, RCS, Instagram, Voice, Email, and AI-driven bots together on a single platform, powered by a unified wallet. This integrated approach simplifies billing, enhances transparency, and enables businesses to manage communication at scale through one centralized dashboard. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to automate routine customer interactions, improve response times, and provide real-time visibility into channel usage, performance metrics, and wallet consumption. Its intelligent workflows automatically select the most effective communication channel, helping enterprises optimize costs while ensuring message delivery through built-in fallback logic in case a primary channel fails...

by Priyanka Jadhav Mumbai becomes Maharashtra’s first city to introduce the UNITY Robotic 4D cataract surgery system, positioning the region at the forefront of global, next-generation eye care innovation. Mumbai has become the first city in western India to introduce the latest generation UNITY Robotic 4D cataract surgery system, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of eye care in India. Speaking about this advancement, Dr Cyres Mehta, Chief of Surgery at the International Eye Centre, said the technology represents a major shift in how cataract surgery is performed. The UNITY 4D system was released internationally only recently, following its European launch in October 2025. Dr. Mehta attended the European Society convention and formal training programme in Copenhagen before bringing the technology to Mumbai, where it was installed on January 1, 2026. Traditionally, cataract surgery relied on an ultrasound tip that vibrated in a single direction to break the cataract. Whi...

by Priyanka Jadhav  Gleneagles Hospital Becomes Mumbai’s Only Hospital to Receive World Stroke Organization – NABH Advanced Stroke Centre Certification The certification recognizes Gleneagles Hospital’s excellence in emergency stroke response, advanced infrastructure, expert-led care, and consistent quality outcomes, making it the only hospital in Mumbai to achieve this World Stroke Organization NABH recognition Mumbai: Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, has achieved a major milestone in neurological care by becoming the only hospital in Mumbai to receive the World Stroke Organization (WSO) and the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)– Advanced Stroke Centre Certification. The recognition follows a rigorous and detailed inspection process that evaluated the hospital’s infrastructure, clinical protocols, emergency response systems, and patient outcomes in stroke care. This achievement reflects Gleneagles Hospital’s preparedness to deliver tim...

by Priyanka Jadhav  Mumbai/Bengaluru, January, 2026: Property Share Investment Trust ( “Trust”), India’s first registered Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust, has filed the Draft Key Information of the Scheme (“DKIS”) for PropShare Celestia, the third scheme under the Trust aggregating up to Rs. 2,446.50 million. The IPO comprises of a fresh issue of Celestia units with no offer for sale component (the “Issue”). This Issue is being made through the Book Building Process and in compliance with the REIT Regulations and the REIT Master Circular, wherein not more than 75% of the Net Issue shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to Institutional Investors and balance 25% of the Net Issue shall be available for allocation to Non-Institutional Investors, in accordance with the REIT Regulations. The third scheme, PropShare Celestia represents the Scheme’s offering across seven floors of Venus Stratum, a landmark IGBC Platinum-certified, Grade A+ mixed-use comme...

by Priyanka Jadhav • Public Issue of secured, rated, listed, taxable, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of face value of Rs. 1,000 each (except in case of zero coupon NCD, face value shall be ₹ 1,00,000 each) • The Tranche I Issue of NCDs is for a Base Issue Size of Rs. 500 crore with a green shoe option of up to Rs. 4,500 crore aggregating up to Rs. 5,000 crore, which is within the shelf limit of Rs. 10,000 crore • NCDs are rated “CARE AAA; Stable” by CARE Ratings Limited, “Crisil AAA/Stable” by Crisil Ratings Limited and [ICRA] AAA (Stable) by ICRA Limited • Coupon Rate up to 7.30% p.a (for NCD Holders in Category IV with a tenor of 15 years, payable annually)1 • Tranche I NCD Issue opens on Friday, January 16, 2026 and closes on Friday, January 30, 2026 with an option of early closure or extension2 • The NCDs are proposed to be listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”) (“Stock Exchange”). NSE is the designated stock exchange for the Tranche I Issue Mum...

by Priya Jadhav  January, Mumbai/Visakhapatnam– The second phase of a specialised cancer care training programme for BIMSTEC countries was formally launched at the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre of the Tata Memorial Centre here. Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the programme will provide training to 35 cancer care specialists from BIMSTEC member countries. The initiative highlights India’s growing role in regional health capacity building. The programme was inaugurated on 5th January by C. S. R. Ram, Joint Secretary (BIMSTEC & SAARC), Ministry of External Affairs. In his address, he noted that cancer care professionals from BIMSTEC member countries—including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal—are participating in the training. Emphasising the rising incidence of cancer in the region and the unequal access to quality treatment, he underlined the importance of skill development and institutional capac...

by Priya Jadhav  The partnership aims to tap into India’s USD 1.3 billion domestic wood coatings market while positioning India as a global export base for advanced coatings Mumbai, India | January 8, 2026: Teknovace, one of India’s fastest-growing premium wood coatings companies, has entered into a strategic global partnership with Remmers Gruppe SE, an independent, family-owned German leader in speciality construction chemicals and high-performance wood coatings. As part of this partnership, Remmers plan to make a ₹300 crore strategic equity investment in Teknovace to acquire a 50.01% stake in two tranches, marking one of the most significant foreign strategic investments in India’s wood coatings sector to date. The strategic investment comes at a time when India’s wood coatings market—valued at approximately USD 1.3 billion (₹10,000 crore)—is projected to grow at 11% annually, driven by rising demand for premium furniture, interior finishes, and sustainable materials. Despite In...

by Priya Jadhav  • Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants shared their season outlook at a media interaction in Mumbai • Captain Ashleigh Gardner, key players, coaching staff, including newly appointed Fielding Coach Sarah Taylor — and Adani Sportsline leadership addressed the media • Leadership and players spoke about preparation, squad depth and season goals Mumbai, 06 January 2026: With the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) starting on January 9, the Gujarat Giants are heading into WPL 2026 with renewed confidence and clear intent. After a breakthrough playoff run last year, the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise is now focused on consistency and taking the next competitive leap. At a pre-season media interaction in Mumbai today, players, coaching staff and team leadership outlined their approach for the season ahead. Present at the event were captain Ashleigh Gardner, Kashvee Gautam, Women’s World Cup winner Renuka Singh, head coach Michael Klinger, fielding coach...

by Priya Jadhav  Mumbai, 6 January 2026: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is set to open the global jewellery calendar with the 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, the first global B2B jewellery trade fair of the year, scheduled to be held across two premier venues in Mumbai later this week. The exhibition will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), Bandra Kurla Complex, from 8 to 11 January 2026, and concurrently at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon, from 9 to 12 January 2026, alongside the machinery and technology showcase IGJME Bharat – Signature 2026. IIJS is a name to reckon with, synonymous with business in the gem and jewellery industry. As the first trade event of the year, IIJS Bharat – Signature is widely regarded as a barometer of market sentiment, setting the direction for sourcing, design, and business for the year ahead. The exhibition will feature over 1,600 exhibitors across 3,300+ stalls, spread across 1.25...

by Priya Jadhav  • Price band of Rs 21 to Rs 23 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs 10 each (“Equity Shares”) • Bid/Offer Opening Date, Friday, January 9, 2026 and Bid/Offer Closing Date, Tuesday, January 13, 2026. • Minimum Bid Lot is 600 Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each and in multiples of 600 Equity Shares thereafter Mumbai, January 5, 2026: Bharat Coking Coal Ltd has fixed the price band of Rs 21/- to Rs 23/- per Equity Share of face value ₹ 10/- each for its maiden initial public offer. Company had filed its Red Herring Prospectus dated January 2, 2026 (“RHP”) with Registrar of Companies, Jharkhand at Ranchi, SEBI and Stock Exchanges. The Initial Public Offer (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on, Friday, January 9, 2026 Further, the Company, in consultation with the BRLMs, considers participation by Anchor Investors in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations. The Anchor Investor Bid/Offer Period is one Working Day prior to the Bid/Offer Opening Date i.e. ...