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Nuvama Wealth Management Limited, announced that it has received the final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence mutual fund operations through its asset management arm, Nuvama Asset Management Limited (“AMC”). The approval marks an important milestone in Nuvama's journey to build a scaled asset management franchise. As the next step, the AMC will seek necessary approvals to launch investment products under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework, followed by a broader range of mutual fund offerings over time. This development further strengthens Nuvama's position as an integrated wealth and asset management platform and expands its ability to deliver differentiated investment solutions across investor segments. Since its inception, Nuvama has built one of India's most trusted and scaled wealth management platforms, currently managing total client assets of over ₹4.5 trillion (as of March 2026) and serving more than 1.3 mi...

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate across education, research, innovation, and industry engagement. The partnership brings together the industrial expertise and global manufacturing footprint of AM/NS India, and the academic and research excellence of IIT Roorkee to create a platform for advancing talent development, applied research, technology innovation, and industrial competitiveness. Under the framework of the MoU, the partners will explore opportunities across: ·          Joint development and delivery of academic programs, executive education, professional development courses, and workforce transformation initiatives ·          Industry-focused consulting, technical advisory services, problem-solving engagements, and technology assessments ·  ...

Lava International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, today announced that the Bold N2 5G will go on sale exclusively on Amazon starting June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The device is designed to deliver powerful and dependable smartphone experience with its 17.13 cm (6.75-inch) HD+ display featuring a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a 6000mAh battery, and the Octa-core 6nm UNISOC T8200 processor. Equipped with 4GB RAM, with up to 4GB of additional virtual RAM, and 64GB of internal storage, the device delivers smooth multitasking and reliable everyday performance. Running on Clean Android 16, the smartphone features a 13MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP64-rated dust and water resistance, and 18W charging support. Available in two stylish colour options—Regal Gold and Billionaire Blue—the Bold N2 5G combines style, durability, and dependable everyday performance at an accessible price point.

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced the launch of an AI Innovation Zone in collaboration with Google Cloud. Located in Santa Clara, California, the AI Innovation Zone will enable global enterprises to scale AI applications across agentic, kinetic and physical AI. Enabled by Gemini Enterprise, it provides a dedicated environment for HCLTech and its clients to design, build and deploy AI-driven workflows, advance robotics-led innovation and translate AI capabilities into real-world, industry-specific solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. Building on the expanded collaboration with Google Cloud announced in March, the facility brings together Google Cloud’s advanced AI capabilities with HCLTech’s growing portfolio of AI-led and Industry AI solutions expertise to support clients in progressing toward the agentic enterprise. "Enterprise AI has moved rapidly from the experimentation phase to a focus on driving tangible business outcomes at scale,...

ManipalCigna Health Insurance , one of India's leading health insurers, today unveiled the inaugural edition of India Health Quotient (IHQ) 2026 , an annual study offering the most comprehensive picture yet of how urban Indians perceive, prioritise, and manage their wellbeing. It is a proprietary multi-dimensional index that measures self-assessed health perceptions and behaviours across five inter-connected dimensions: Physical, Mental, Financial, Occupational, and Social . India's overall health score stands at 65 out of 100 , signalling moderate wellbeing among urban Indians. Physical health leads the five dimensions at 68, followed by social health at 66, occupational health at 65, mental health at 65, while financial health trails at 62, the lowest score across all dimensions and a critical aspect requiring greater attention. Commenting on the report launch, Joydeep Saha, MD & CEO, ManipalCigna Health Insurance, said, "Health conversation in India is changi...

World Environment Day was celebrated by setting up a roof garden at the terrace of shelter home for homeless with the participation of residents and staffs. The programme was attended by the Chief Community Development Officer (CCDO), Community Development Officer (CDO), Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), and Assistant Engineer (AE). An awareness rally was conducted, followed by two environmental awareness dramas and a song performed by the residents of the shelter. The officials appreciated the efforts of the inmates and emphasized the importance of environmental conservation. The programme concluded successfully with active participation and increased awareness about protecting the environment. A.J.Hariharan invite young people to join our efforts with Greater Chennai Corporation Shelter residents, staff team to actively participate in creating high level of Awareness in environment conservation. On the occasion A.J.Hariharan, Secretary of ICWO on World Environment Day, I ex...