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Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of the Godrej Industries Group, continues to deepen its presence in Tamil Nadu, driven by strong demand from the state’s expanding MSME ecosystem and a rapidly formalising business landscape.The company’s total Assets Under Management (AUM) stands at ₹ 28,000 crores.AUM in the state has reached 1,570crores, reflecting nearly 100% year-on-year growth and steady expansion across both business and housing finance segments. Godrej Capital is targeting an AUM of ₹ 2,800 crores in Tamil Nadu by FY27, supported by its growing presence across MSME lending, housing finance, and emerging segments such as dairy farm financing. The company is also set to expand its Housing Finance offering in the state, along with strengthening its branch network across Chennai and other key markets. It currently operates across seven locations with eight branches in Tamil Nadu including Madurai, Coimbatore, Kanchipuram, Salem, Hosur, Krishnagiri, and Tiruchirapalli, an...

This Akshaya Tritiya, jewellers are making it easier for gold buyers to plan ahead despite changing prices. Instamart, India's pioneering quick commerce platform, has partnered with Kalyan Jewellers to facilitate Gold Rate Protection, a first-of-its-kind feature that lets consumers lock today's gold rate and buy on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, for whichever price is lower – the lock-in price or the market rate on that day. Gold holds enduring significance during Akshaya Tritiya, symbolising prosperity and auspicious beginnings. As customers plan their purchases in the lead-up to the festival, ease and assurance become equally important. Instamart’s Gold Rate Protection makes it both convenient and reassuring for users ordering BIS hallmarked gold coins from Kalyan Jewellers. How It Works Between April 10 and April 16, 2026 , consumers can select eligible Kalyan Jewellers gold coins on the Instamart app and pay 5% advance, starting from ₹ 500 for a 0.5 gm gold coin to prebo...

Cognizant announced the launch of Cognizant ® Technoverse Hackathon 2026. Now in its third edition, the hackathon has grown from a regional initiative into a national platform, bringing together over 20,000 pre-final year engineering students from more than 400 colleges across India to collaborate, innovate, and demonstrate their AI-powered problem-solving skills.   “We are living in a pivotal moment for the industry, and as an AI builder, Cognizant is deeply committed to developing the next generation of talent that will drive this transformation ,” said Rajesh Varrier, President – Global Operations and Chairman & Managing Director, Cognizant India . “Cognizant Technoverse Hackathon 2026 is a platform where India's brightest engineering minds tackle real industry challenges, think at an enterprise scale, and take their first steps toward becoming the technology leaders of tomorrow.”  The hackathon offers students a unique opportunity to bridge academic learning with...

Toing, the affordable food delivery app, announced its launch in Chennai. Over the last 7 months, Toing has expanded its network to 23 cities across India and is also live in Pune, Agra, Vadodara, Guwahati, Nashik, Nagpur, Patna, Aurangabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Meerut, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Toing promises the lowest item prices across food/ beverages on its app, guaranteeing to match or beat restaurant table menu prices. In addition to this, there are no packaging charges or platform fees on any order placed on Toing. This makes Toing the most affordable food delivery app available in the market. Users can order a range of dishes including biryanis, burgers and bowls for under Rs. 99.   Toing, which was launched in the second half of 2025 with Pune as the first city, has gone live in Chennai with the city's famous restaurants already listed on the platform. Toing's affordable and accessible p...

Chennai headquartered Val-Met Engineering, a specialized supply chain management company focused on aerospace, defence, and space-grade raw materials, has announced that it has successfully closed its funding from Nuvama Crossover Opportunities Fund – IIIA, Nuvama Crossover Opportunities Fund - IIIB and Nuvama Crossover Opportunities Fund - 4A (cumulatively referred to as “Nuvama Crossover Opportunities Funds” & being schemes of Nuvama Private Investments Trust: SEBI registration number IN/AIF2/20-21/0858), which are part of Nuvama Group (NSE,NSE: NUVAMA), one of India’s leading wealth management companies. With this investment, Val-Met Engineering aims to strengthen its sourcing network, expand inventory capabilities, enhance technological & processing infrastructure, and deepen relationships with domestic and global OEMs, suppliers and customers. This is the first fund raiser for Val-Met Engineering and was led by Nuvama Crossover Opportunities Funds. It marks a strategic...

As NASA’s Artemis II mission marks mankind's return to lunar orbit, a trusted solution for digestive healthis on board, an Opella brand in India,will join the crew on the 10-day mission  as part of the official Formulary Dulcolax a nd First Aid kit for NASA astronauts In India Dulcolax was renamed to Dulcoflex in 2017.  Space travel is extraordinary - but digestion still follows earthly rules. Without the pull of gravity, intestinal activity can slow significantly and result in changes in the intestinal microbiome . This, combined with restricted movement and a specialized diet, makes constipation a common concern for astronauts. That’s why NASA relies on solutions that are proven, predictable, and trusted.   Dulcolax is the only brand included in NASA’s formulary and first aid kit for the relief of constipation and its symptoms like bloating, straining, and  hard stools. Its long-standing presence on the International Space Station, reflects the trust placed in ...