Category: India

* Price band fixed at ₹2,061 to ₹2,165 per Equity Share * The Floor Price is 2,061 times the face value of Equity Shares and the Cap Price is 2,165 times the face value of the Equity Shares. * Bid / Offer will open on Friday, December 12, 2025 and close on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (“Bid Dates”). * The Anchor Investor Bidding Date shall be Thursday, December 11, 2025. * Minimum bid lot is 6 Equity Shares and thereafter in multiples of 6 Equity Shares. * Red Herring Prospectus…

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Bhopal: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has announced an impressive 99.33% claim settlement ratio for the first six months of the financial year 2026, emerging as one of India’s leading life insurers in terms of claim servicing efficiency. The company also revealed that it took an average of just 1.1 days to settle non-investigated claims, reflecting its growing focus on speed, transparency and customer comfort. During the same period, the insurer settled death claims worth ₹893.38 crore. Amish Banker, Chief Operations Officer, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, said the milestone underscores the…

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Rajasthan Government and Piramal Foundation Spotlight Community-Led Initiatives Ajmer, Rajasthan | The Rajasthan Government on Saturday hosted the Watershed Festival at the JLN Medical College Auditorium in Ajmer, bringing together officials, community leaders, development experts and civil society organisations to celebrate the district’s progress under the Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan (MJSA) and the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY). The event put strong emphasis on community-owned water conservation, reinforcing the idea that long-term water security can be achieved only when citizens actively participate in managing and rejuvenating local water bodies.…

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Indore: For any organisation, the real strength lies not merely in its advanced systems or modern offices, but in the people who convert dreams into goals, and goals into tangible achievements. This spirit of dedication and perseverance was at the heart of PR 24×7’s Foundation Day celebrations . For one of North India’s most respected public relations consultancies, the day symbolised more than a date on the calendar — it echoed a journey that began in a small room and went on to redefine regional PR leadership across the country.…

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Varanasi: In a significant step towards strengthening Indo-Russian financial cooperation, Russia’s largest lender Sberbank, in partnership with JSC First Asset Management, has launched a new mutual fund titled “First–India.” The fund is directly linked to India’s benchmark index Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), offering Russian retail investors their first major gateway into India’s fast-growing equity market. The fund was unveiled at a special event hosted at the NSE during Sberbank CEO and Executive Board Chairman Herman Gref’s visit to India. With this launch, Russian investors can now gain…

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Lucknow: Mumbai-based ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd has received final approval from the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO). The Company had filed its IPO papers with Sebi on 8 July 2025. The IPO consists of an offer for sale by promoter, Prudential Corporation Holdings. As on the date of the DRHP, the issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company is 17,652,090 shares of Rs 1. Post completion of the proposed bonus issuance, the issued, subscribed and…

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New Delhi: Indian Railways is set to launch the country’s first Sleeper Vande Bharat train, offering a perfect blend of Tejas Express speed, Rajdhani-style comfort, and modern Vande Bharat technology, making long-distance travel faster and more comfortable for passengers. Train Preparations and Trial RunAccording to railway sources, two rakes are being prepared at the BEML factory in Bengaluru, with the first rake scheduled to depart for Northern Railway on 12 December 2025. The train’s trial run will be conducted on the Patna–Delhi route, and regular operations will commence after approval.…

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Gorakhpur: Gorakhpur’s Padrauna town is set to receive a major boost in rail connectivity as the 15135/36 Chapra–Amritsar Express will start halting at Padrauna from 12 December 2025, Union Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha. Currently, Padrauna is connected to the national railway network via Gorakhpur Junction and Thawri Junction, served by four pairs of mail/express trains and four pairs of passenger trains linking major cities including Delhi, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Mathura, Jaipur, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, and Patna. The new stoppage…

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Lucknow: In a significant development for Eastern Uttar Pradesh, the detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed new railway line between Bahraich and Jarwal Road has been finalized. Union Railways Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the survey for the 70-kilometer line has been completed, and the DPR is ready. Currently, Bahraich and Jarwal Road are connected via Gonda Junction. However, the new direct line will provide faster, smoother, and more efficient connectivity, reducing travel time and boosting the region’s economic, social, and industrial growth.…

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Key Highlights: The Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSHWC) establishes a unified national safety framework, covering all petroleum units—from refineries to fuel depots. Worker safety is strengthened through mandatory medical surveillance, competency-based training and certification, modern safety standards, and enforceable emergency preparedness. The Social Security Code, 2020 expands Employees’ State Insurance coverage and introduces digital, streamlined compliance processes, improving welfare delivery and governance in the petroleum sector. Historic Integration of Labour LawsThe Government of India has implemented four major labour codes—OSHWC, the Social Security Code, 2020, the…

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