Black Opal Consultants Shares Hit ₹210 Upper Circuit After BSE SME Debut, Gain 6.60% Over IPO Price

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUs9LmLdsjajLlK8Vl2b6D5Fd4AW2_OL4aZIqIVQ9IAbMY-jd9pCYyrNAlKaRH_gnzsvn-UByAdGaKsWLTJ9tOtMoFzVaZaMV74ddrz7lPI2n9NRo2KZEJNOY-cIvjZn2-Ydu6Clwxu7riDmUjSckhOe_z1DAKWUKrY4xAZ-rSiUl45_rVHo30abIw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUs9LmLdsjajLlK8Vl2b6D5Fd4AW2_OL4aZIqIVQ9IAbMY-jd9pCYyrNAlKaRH_gnzsvn-UByAdGaKsWLTJ9tOtMoFzVaZaMV74ddrz7lPI2n9NRo2KZEJNOY-cIvjZn2-Ydu6Clwxu7riDmUjSckhOe_z1DAKWUKrY4xAZ-rSiUl45_rVHo30abIw" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCh2XQAt2uquU2DLSnTxNKRvZnwmC3Mej-SKvUDKgd6iY4QUTc_h-KcjehVaE_GCfbWXWJuC73xDbi4XqMaIo12lPtNBoVqlLtrbrnM7WTG3Cw9y7NOgJeZnHag_tyAqSXWTaSZASKflPGtO_7xB8cR3oK0cDgyRdbs8JV7z01V2Vzwx3Rd99hvtpd" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCh2XQAt2uquU2DLSnTxNKRvZnwmC3Mej-SKvUDKgd6iY4QUTc_h-KcjehVaE_GCfbWXWJuC73xDbi4XqMaIo12lPtNBoVqlLtrbrnM7WTG3Cw9y7NOgJeZnHag_tyAqSXWTaSZASKflPGtO_7xB8cR3oK0cDgyRdbs8JV7z01V2Vzwx3Rd99hvtpd" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><b>Mumbai: Black Opal Consultants Limited</b>’s shares gained momentum after making their debut on the BSE SME platform rising to ₹210 and hitting the upper circuit. At ₹210, the stock was trading 6.60% above its IPO issue price of ₹197.</div><div><br></div><div>The shares opened at ₹200, representing a 1.52% premium over the issue price, before moving higher during the session.</div><div><br></div><div>The company’s ₹55.08 crore IPO comprised a fresh issue of 22.38 lakh shares amounting to ₹44.09 crore and an offer for sale of 5.58 lakh shares amounting to ₹10.99 crore.</div><div><br></div><div>The IPO, which opened on September 29 and closed on October 1, was priced in the range of ₹185 to ₹197 per share. The final issue price was fixed at ₹197 per share, with a lot size of 600 shares.</div><div><br></div><div>The issue received strong investor interest, with the IPO being subscribed 68.71 times at the close of the bidding process. The issue received 59,512 applications. The Non-Institutional Investor (NII) portion was subscribed 92.30 times, while the Retail Individual Investor (RII) portion was subscribed 60.15 times and the Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) portion was subscribed 59.77 times.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Prasoon Chauhan, Promoter and Managing Director, Black Opal Consultants Limited</b>, said, “The successful listing marks an important milestone for Black Opal and reflects the confidence placed in the company by investors. We are grateful for the strong participation in our IPO and remain focused on disciplined execution, strengthening our platform and creating sustainable long-term value.”</div><div><br></div><div>Established in 2020, Black Opal operates as a real estate solutions platform connecting leading developers with buyers and investors. The company has worked with more than 25 developers and 300 broker partners and has served over 2,200 customers, with aggregate real estate sales exceeding ₹4,000 crore since inception.</div><div><br></div><div>Khambatta Securities Limited acted as the Book Running Lead Manager and Underwriter to the issue, while Share India also acted as an Underwriter.</div>

Black Opal Consultants Shares Hit ₹210 Upper Circuit After BSE SME Debut, Gain 6.60% Over IPO Price

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Series Goes on Sale in India with exciting Multi-buy benefits and No-Cost EMI options

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPUqLiLlzKHt9OSpQ1bHMNCXJFfSGF5ES8_zrNRxI6siNn9zeii_IIuAa87BODj7cGTrujd87HbaTQy5kejoj1vQNZ1gzsyv6NyXqi6yZmFfj-pfipepJUzPL6RsKl-hJI0Id8DbRn3wL4tTYBuu2PrqxBd0XqFErWzfRifvB9-OK8XoIQuNvCi_A7" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPUqLiLlzKHt9OSpQ1bHMNCXJFfSGF5ES8_zrNRxI6siNn9zeii_IIuAa87BODj7cGTrujd87HbaTQy5kejoj1vQNZ1gzsyv6NyXqi6yZmFfj-pfipepJUzPL6RsKl-hJI0Id8DbRn3wL4tTYBuu2PrqxBd0XqFErWzfRifvB9-OK8XoIQuNvCi_A7" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai: Samsung India</b> announced the sale of the Galaxy Tab S12 Series—Samsung’s most capable and versatile tablet experience to date, combining powerful performance, and the latest Galaxy AI in an ultra-thin design. The latest tablets will be available in Gray and Silver colour options.</div><div><br></div><div>Customers purchasing the Galaxy Tab S12 series can avail themselves of a range of benefits, including multi-buy offers: INR 15000 off on Tab and smartphone purchases, including the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Ultra, or S25+; 15% off on select wearables; 30% off on the Pro Keyboard Cover; up to INR 5000 bank cashback; up to INR 5000 upgrade bonus; and no-cost EMI for up to 24 months through participating banks and NBFC partners.</div><div><br></div><div>Samsung has also introduced the Galaxy Forever programme for Galaxy Tabs for the first time, making them more accessible and affordable to consumers. This initiative is available for customers purchasing through Samsung Finance+ at Samsung Exclusive stores and Samsung.com, offering an extended ownership proposition with a Galaxy Forever pack priced at INR 12499.</div><div><br></div><div>Under this two-year programme, customers can own the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ by paying 75% of the device price along with the Galaxy Forever programme fee, spread over 24 EMIs. The programme provides eligible customers with structured options for device ownership and upgrade, including defined residual-value benefits.</div><div><br></div><div>The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at INR 149999, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at INR 129999. The Pro Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra costs INR 27999 while the Pro Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy Tab S12+ is priced at INR 26499. </div><div><br></div><div>Both models—Wi-Fi and 5G variants with 12GB RAM, and 256GB or 512GB storage options—will be available from October 7 via Samsung Exclusive Stores, partner stores, Samsung.com and other online platforms.</div>

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Series Goes on Sale in India with exciting Multi-buy benefits and No-Cost EMI options

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Kia India Expands Assured Buyback Programme Across ICE, Hybrid and EV Portfolio

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4sL5bU6xKS_pWEydQK-9Ui1hmvOLBoJA5N-kk4Ppgmw9U134UQ8EuCvU_NoPBfbE8lEJf_fVc_U8tPN2J806tREKPiNG11T7iIzGY7b-WSHoXx4-k9I9scbmUBeaq7yKBaKkHcGAQlKw0pCNkBhuLh7KDdGS_dhi-dJJZ01pkUp6ZNdtsj1UInkQE" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4sL5bU6xKS_pWEydQK-9Ui1hmvOLBoJA5N-kk4Ppgmw9U134UQ8EuCvU_NoPBfbE8lEJf_fVc_U8tPN2J806tREKPiNG11T7iIzGY7b-WSHoXx4-k9I9scbmUBeaq7yKBaKkHcGAQlKw0pCNkBhuLh7KDdGS_dhi-dJJZ01pkUp6ZNdtsj1UInkQE" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div>Kia India Expands Assured Buyback Programme Across ICE, Hybrid and EV Portfolio with Assured Residual Value of up to 75% in 3 Years</div><div><br></div><div>•  Offers industry-leading assured residual value of up to 75% in 3 years, strengthening ownership confidence and upgrade convenience</div><div><br></div><div>•   Flexible plans available for tenures of up to five years and mileage options of up to 100,000 kms</div><div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai: Kia India</b>, country’s mass-premium automakers, announced the expansion of its Assured Buyback Programme across its ICE, Hybrid and EV portfolio. The programme strengthens Kia India’s ownership proposition by providing customers with assurance around their vehicle’s future value and a more seamless procedure to exchange or upgrade.</div><div><br></div><div>Under the programme, eligible customers can avail an assured residual value of up to 75% for ICE and up to 70% for EV models in 3 years. By establishing the vehicle’s assured future value at the time of purchase, the programme enables customers to plan their ownership journey with greater confidence and transparency, subject to applicable terms and conditions.</div><div><br></div><div>The programme covers Kia India’s portfolio, including Sonet, Syros, New Seltos, Carens, Carens Clavis and Sorento, across applicable powertrain options such as Petrol, Diesel, CNG, Hybrid and EVs. Designed to accommodate diverse ownership preferences and driving requirements, the programme offers flexible tenure options of 3, 4 or 5 years for ICE models and 3 or 4 years for EVs, along with annual mileage options of 10,000 kms, 15,000 kms or 20,000 kms, covering up to 100,000 kms over the ownership period. This flexibility enables customers to select a plan aligned with their vehicle usage, ownership horizon and future upgrade aspirations, ensuring greater predictability, convenience and confidence throughout their ownership journey.</div><div><br></div><div>Commenting on the announcement, <b>Atul Sood, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Kia India,</b> said, “A vehicle purchase is a long-term decision, and customers increasingly seek greater certainty around future value and upgrade convenience. By expanding our Assured Buyback Programme with industry best resale value of upto 75% on ICE and upto 70% for EV in 3 years, we are enabling eligible customers to understand their vehicle’s assured residual value at the outset and plan their ownership journey with greater confidence. The initiative reflects our commitment to building enduring customer relationships and delivering consistent value from the first purchase through to the next exchange or upgrade.”</div><div><br></div><div>The Assured Buyback programme responds to the evolving priorities of Indian car buyers, who increasingly evaluate residual value alongside product performance, technology and the overall ownership experience. Its availability across multiple models, powertrains, tenures and mileage options allows customers to make more informed purchase decisions based on their individual mobility requirements.</div><div><br></div><div>The programme will be offered through authorized Kia dealer partners. Eligible customers may enrol in the relevant plan at the time of vehicle purchase, subject to applicable programme criteria. At the end of the selected tenure, customers may avail the assured buyback value in accordance with the programme agreement and relevant terms and conditions.</div>

Kia India Expands Assured Buyback Programme Across ICE, Hybrid and EV Portfolio

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Mumbai's Biggest Garba Festival Is Here; Rangilo Re, Live Now on thumpN

<div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCX_4vRt93MlumeQ7XSw-XVRsTQkUTJC-CJqwYg4narozeAM-bgadvH1axAEueYaeVHY6LyAvQdmxWXsLko-bQolIqku58Kvugfmtj4SVVHkn3wkzroJ-3gYYLaiWEgHwTr7rfZ6nae7pami_nBfnV35v4xBCGkZp08IEm-68ZWqszb84UnxgUJmBy"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzhrXUx0GYq3B526l8fSA1FYVGrKz4EWz2V8bwy2V7kmee5VRbIoFw1Y3v_IE9fcND7ccXacmjTe6BMIGwB_cM5EZzEsYf4lj_v-xi5xNsMLO4gPj3j9NmHI4NM5mPlkln_4oP9hjtrB8aFdue9_XAY1QoCPg_L_-2zR69uULXLzrDOirxHx11naeo" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzhrXUx0GYq3B526l8fSA1FYVGrKz4EWz2V8bwy2V7kmee5VRbIoFw1Y3v_IE9fcND7ccXacmjTe6BMIGwB_cM5EZzEsYf4lj_v-xi5xNsMLO4gPj3j9NmHI4NM5mPlkln_4oP9hjtrB8aFdue9_XAY1QoCPg_L_-2zR69uULXLzrDOirxHx11naeo" width="400"> </a> </div><br> </a> </div><div><b>Mumbai:</b> <b>Rangilo Re, Mumbai's indoor Garba festivals</b>, is back for its 8th edition with a nine-night run at NESCO Hall 6, Mumbai, from October 11 to 19. Tickets are up and live on *thumpN (थम्पएन)* , India's AI-native platform for live entertainment discovery and ticketing.</div><div><br></div><div>Building on the success of its previous 7 editions, which drew large crowds of cultural patrons from across the country, Rangilo Re is set to return for its grandest chapter yet. This year's festival brings together 9 nights of Garba, Dandiya Raas, and Gujarati cultural celebrations, featuring the spellbinding live orchestrations of iconic folk-fusion maestro Parthiv Gohil, known for his work across Gujarati folk, Indian classical, Bollywood, devotional and contemporary music, and for acclaimed films including Devdas and Saawariya, among others.</div><div><br></div><div>"For a lot of people, Navratri isn't just a festival - it's about memories, family, friends, community and a celebration they look forward to all year," said <b>Varun Khare, CEO, thumpN</b>. "Rangilo Re brings that feeling to life over 9 nights, with an energy that pulls in people across all ages. As the exclusive ticketing partner for this edition, we're focused on making the journey - from discovering the right night to walking into the venue - feel as considered as the celebration itself. That's exactly the kind of moment thumpN is being built for."</div>

Mumbai's Biggest Garba Festival Is Here; Rangilo Re, Live Now on thumpN

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Festive hiring to grow 15–20%; South and West region to lead demand: TeamLease

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjP8vgcGl7I2jnlSE-XOCcHD7s586TXMsRrkj9c7Jz-6UEWMfHdri8L89UgE8qbYW6jMXt-JJXHoe3bGZ2FAR6BlPmVCPzRGR7Zo-UfiOnY3erXdd0wj2S_BxVzNIH-mtC6Eho9-uBV7_z7DYSvbkU0WntHJn76OZ7uEcq8LMlZFQXjZE92PQqa4BZc" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjP8vgcGl7I2jnlSE-XOCcHD7s586TXMsRrkj9c7Jz-6UEWMfHdri8L89UgE8qbYW6jMXt-JJXHoe3bGZ2FAR6BlPmVCPzRGR7Zo-UfiOnY3erXdd0wj2S_BxVzNIH-mtC6Eho9-uBV7_z7DYSvbkU0WntHJn76OZ7uEcq8LMlZFQXjZE92PQqa4BZc" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><b>Mumbai: </b>Temporary hiring across organised retail, e-commerce, quick commerce, logistics, FMCG and consumer durables is expected to grow 15–20% this festive season, according to <b>TeamLease Services' Festive Season Workforce Report 2026</b>. Hiring, however, is shifting beyond volume recruitment towards specialised frontline roles as businesses prepare for a longer festive calendar, faster fulfilment expectations and increasingly omnichannel consumer journeys.</div><div><br></div><div>India's festive consumption engine continues to gather pace. Festive e-commerce GMV crossed ₹1.2 lakh crore last season, while quick commerce increased its share of festive spending to 12% from 8% a year earlier, reflecting consumers' growing preference for instant fulfilment across electronics, beauty, fashion and gifting. As sale windows extend from Independence Day through Diwali and the year-end holiday season, employers are building workforces designed for sustained execution rather than short-term demand spikes.</div><div><br></div><div>"The festive hiring season continues to evolve beyond volume hiring to precision hiring," said <b>Balasubramanian A, Senior Vice President, TeamLease Services</b>. "Employers are focusing equally on speed, productivity, and customer experience, leading to increased demand for specialised operational roles. We expect temporary hiring to grow on similar lines to last year (15-20%), supported by strong demand from e-commerce, retail, logistics, and quick commerce. Organisations are also investing more in incentives, digital onboarding, and workforce readiness to ensure seamless execution during the festive period."</div><div><br></div><div><b>TeamLease</b> estimates frontline salaries could increase by 8–10% during the second half of 2026, although employees' effective take-home pay may rise by 5–8% due to labour law changes. Median monthly CTC for frontline festive workers rose marginally to ₹20,525 in H2 2025 from ₹20,282 a year earlier, the report showed. While e-commerce, quick commerce and logistics continue to offer the highest average monthly compensation among frontline sectors.</div><div><br></div><div>The frontline workforce is also getting younger, with median age falling to 26.7 years in H2 2025 from 28.2 years the previous year, while the male-female split held broadly steady at roughly 85:15.</div><div><br></div><div>Geographically, hiring momentum is expected to remain strongest in South and West India, led by Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad, while employers are expected to add workers across all regions. City-tier dynamics are also reshaping festive workforce deployment. TeamLease estimates that Tier I metros will account for 40.5% of the frontline workforce in 2026, up from 38.2% in 2025 and 33.1% in 2024. Tier II cities are expected to account for 26.5%, while Tier III markets will contribute 33%. The growing concentration in metros is being driven by the rapid scaling of e-commerce and quick-commerce networks, particularly dark stores and hyperlocal fulfilment infrastructure. Meanwhile, Tier II and III markets continue to see absolute workforce growth, supported by expanding retail and logistics footprints.</div><div><br></div><div>The report identifies warehouse pickers, packers and dark-store personnel as the largest hiring categories this festive season, followed by In-Store Promoters and Specialists, Retail Associates, Cashiers and Store Operations Executives . Demand is also rising for newer operational roles such as inventory and fulfilment coordinators, warehouse automation operators and returns management executives, reflecting the increasing sophistication of India's retail supply chains.</div><div><br></div><div>To improve retention during peak demand, employers are increasingly deploying attendance bonuses, sale-event surge pay, referral incentives, productivity-linked rewards and digital learning programmes. The report also highlights paperless onboarding, pre-assessed talent pools and cross-functional training as key workforce strategies helping businesses shorten hiring cycles and improve deployment readiness.</div><div><br></div><div>On the supply side, TeamLease said there is no major quantitative shortage of talent for customer-facing, retail or warehouse roles this festive season. The real bottleneck, it said, lies in deployment readiness — digital literacy and the ability of new hires to be productive quickly during short, high-intensity order surges, prompting employers to front-load paperless onboarding, build pre-assessed talent pipelines months in advance, and cross-train frontline staff across roles.</div><div><br></div><div>The report analysis is built upon TeamLease’s internal workforce dataset, evaluating anonymised employment records of ~60,000  frontline associates deployed during the Festive Season across Consumer Durables, Organised Retail, E-Commerce, Quick Commerce, Logistics, and FMCG. The study tracks empirical shifts in demographics, regional deployment, city-tier concentration, job role evolution, and monthly CTC benchmarks.</div>

Festive hiring to grow 15–20%; South and West region to lead demand: TeamLease

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Kandla Forum 2026 Brings Global Hydrogen leaders of Hydrogen Council and Maritime Leaders to DPA

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXOconfu1r3IGbTJkB_SnlxA1usF9b4GPR8lqAlxAjEK9WE6GgCwPy29vcCmTuH4Io0rrFyw7GEKUeZrjYA1HmJo-R1ASQ5V65WVUZsSiBoe-yzj-OjtMvgqyCMrj83QgkIAck6qgnWBsuZ6r7SoCaEUqjT8oZJOZLTMT0-qTcsezGdxPeD1zU3Y_k" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXOconfu1r3IGbTJkB_SnlxA1usF9b4GPR8lqAlxAjEK9WE6GgCwPy29vcCmTuH4Io0rrFyw7GEKUeZrjYA1HmJo-R1ASQ5V65WVUZsSiBoe-yzj-OjtMvgqyCMrj83QgkIAck6qgnWBsuZ6r7SoCaEUqjT8oZJOZLTMT0-qTcsezGdxPeD1zU3Y_k" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div>Kandla Forum 2026 Brings Global Hydrogen leaders of Hydrogen Council and Maritime Leaders to DPA, Kandla; Focus on Turning Green Ambitions into Projects.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Kandla: </b>Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla hosted the Kandla Forum 2026 – “Anchoring Maritime Decarbonisation”, knowledge sharing and technology transfer, bringing together leading global and Indian stakeholders from the hydrogen, clean energy, shipping, shipbuilding, engineering, technology and financial sectors.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla is actively advancing India’s commitment towards achieving Net Zero by 2070.</b> Through its growing green hydrogen and clean-fuel ecosystem, DPA is positioning Kandla as an emerging hub for green energy, sustainable shipping and maritime decarbonisation.</div><div><br></div><div>The Forum emerged as a significant platform for direct engagement between global industry leaders and Deendayal Port Authority, with discussions centred on accelerating investments, technology partnerships and development of a robust green fuels and maritime decarbonisation ecosystem at Kandla. The Forum was specifically conceived to connect companies capable of developing the green-energy value chain with the Port leadership and enable focused, on-ground engagement. </div><div><br></div><div>The Forum witnessed participation from a high-level international delegation comprising more than 200 senior executives representing 62 Hydrogen Council member companies, spanning electrolyser and equipment manufacturers, energy and industrial gas majors, engineering and EPC companies, mobility manufacturers, shipping and maritime organisations, classification entities and project finance institutions. They were joined by Indian manufacturers, developers and offtakers, shipping and shipbuilding companies, financial institutions and other stakeholders, bringing together around 200 senior leaders. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla</b>, led an extensive interaction with the global industry delegation on Kandla’s green hydrogen and derivative infrastructure and its emerging role in the maritime energy transition.</div>

Kandla Forum 2026 Brings Global Hydrogen leaders of Hydrogen Council and Maritime Leaders to DPA

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Saudi Crisis: Indian Embassy Issues Helpline, Warns Citizens to Stay Alert

<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSwiCj_tj6bcc4vLZyt9VIZxH_ECPlb1bd3oUn5ODlqTxaF56AuiwhSFgiGpfeJS1wpskbeYlDeFQh-ep1dkXa6husNdRuQKEZ_wfeLKg7kDpH6aD7cYUpWKx-VR8etPwvO71rkB72oU4IlRjvXw59qvdBXPZVIJO1IrkBOwbPKRqgGPtuovVPjbbW" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSwiCj_tj6bcc4vLZyt9VIZxH_ECPlb1bd3oUn5ODlqTxaF56AuiwhSFgiGpfeJS1wpskbeYlDeFQh-ep1dkXa6husNdRuQKEZ_wfeLKg7kDpH6aD7cYUpWKx-VR8etPwvO71rkB72oU4IlRjvXw59qvdBXPZVIJO1IrkBOwbPKRqgGPtuovVPjbbW" width="400"> </a> </div></div></div><div><b>Riyadh/Mumbai: </b>Amid the escalating security crisis in Saudi Arabia, the <b>Indian Embassy in Riyadh</b> has issued a highly important emergency advisory concerning the safety of Indian citizens living in the country. The embassy has urged the large Indian community residing in Saudi Arabia to remain extremely vigilant, alert, and cautious in the current circumstances.</div><div><br></div><div>In the official security advisory, all Indian citizens have been strictly instructed to avoid going outdoors unless absolutely necessary and to remain indoors for their safety. Given the sensitivity of the security situation, the Indian Embassy has made a special appeal to citizens, urging them not to share or repost any videos, photographs, or unverified news related to recent developments, military activities, or explosions in Saudi Arabia on social media platforms.</div><div><br></div><div>The embassy has emphasised the need to refrain from spreading any form of misleading information and has advised citizens to rely only on instructions and information issued through official channels by local Saudi authorities.</div><div><br></div><div>The move comes shortly after reports of several explosions being heard in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Thursday, amid a deteriorating security situation. Shortly before these explosions, serious incidents involving missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh had come to light, resulting in several casualties. The Government of India has strongly condemned these attacks, describing them as a major threat to regional peace.</div><div><br></div><div><b>The Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh </b>are continuously monitoring the situation. To assist the millions of Indians living in the Gulf nation and respond to any emergency, the embassy has announced that the Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra's 24×7 toll-free helpline service, 8002471234, remains operational around the clock. Indian citizens can contact this number during a crisis to receive the necessary diplomatic and logistical assistance immediately.</div>

Saudi Crisis: Indian Embassy Issues Helpline, Warns Citizens to Stay Alert

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Myntra's Big Fashion Festival Returns on October 8 with 8 Million+ Styles

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7MxQZ4CiSOfAZ1JXySQHhB2R4G6vCeEPNwMWlyhUwF4w-azR-ojOPUQ58beyRnye8eZWcMWETA0QCo5U3siWZ40vT3sSg2_18chWtQGjJ-Ez9C_VoE0gkPFQ_6hPBNlPQN1iCigOiJ7cl5Ao-uL9FIOA0ImzUqW7L56gqI7LlmaSKJwnBnrcIV-Hj" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7MxQZ4CiSOfAZ1JXySQHhB2R4G6vCeEPNwMWlyhUwF4w-azR-ojOPUQ58beyRnye8eZWcMWETA0QCo5U3siWZ40vT3sSg2_18chWtQGjJ-Ez9C_VoE0gkPFQ_6hPBNlPQN1iCigOiJ7cl5Ao-uL9FIOA0ImzUqW7L56gqI7LlmaSKJwnBnrcIV-Hj" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><b>Myntra's Big Fashion Festival</b> Returns on October 8 with 8 Million+ Styles, 100+ New Launches and 21,000 Emerging Labels</div><div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai:</b> Ushering in the festive shopping season, <b>Myntra</b> has announced its flagship Big Fashion Festival, live now with thousands of brands and millions of styles for customers. The event will strengthen <b>Myntra's</b> role as a growth enabler for India's fashion and lifestyle ecosystem, creating scaled opportunities for emerging brands while bringing trend-first selection, compelling value and convenience to millions of customers across the country. BFF is expected to see heightened demand from metros and non-metros, driven by enhanced offerings spanning premium and value selection, trend-based styles, and tech-led personalised shopping journeys, along with faster delivery via M-Now and M-Express.</div><div>Speaking about the Big Fashion Festival, <b>Sharon Pais, Head of Myntra, </b>said, “The Big Fashion Festival has become a defining moment in India’s festive calendar, connecting our entire ecosystem - from empowering regional sellers and small businesses to bringing the best of global and Indian fashion and lifestyle brands to millions of homes. At <b>Myntra</b>, we are combining that festive spirit with cutting-edge technology, leveraging our AI tools and expanded delivery network to make fashion accessible, personalised, and seamless for over 80 million shoppers across the country.”</div><div><br></div><div>Enabling emerging  brands and labels</div><div><b>Myntra’s</b> Seller Growth Connect initiatives have brought hundreds of D2C and emerging brands into its ecosystem, especially from Eastern India, enabling them with technology, business insights and platform capabilities to build for scale. With access to Myntra’s 80M+ monthly active users, these brands can widen discovery and reach shoppers across markets during the festive season. 21,000 emerging brands and labels, including 13,000 making their BFF debut, will leverage the platform’s technology, creator ecosystem and nationwide reach to connect with millions of customers across India.</div><div> </div><div><b>Most sought-after brands bringing their best of festive collections</b></div><div>This year’s edition will feature 8 million+ styles, a 2X increase over the last edition, spanning international, domestic, emerging and D2C brands. Key categories expected to see strong festive demand during BFF include men’s and women’s ethnic wear, men’s casual wear, women’s western wear, beauty and personal care, watches and wearables, jewellery and accessories, sports footwear, and home and living. Some of the popular brands include  Vero Moda, MANGO, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Nike, adidas, US Polo Assn., Jack & Jones, ONLY, among others. Premium beauty brands include YSL, Prada, Carolina Herrera, Huda Beauty, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Olaplex, CeraVe, and Estée Lauder, among others.</div><div>New brands and trend-first styles for the festive season</div><div><b>Myntra’s</b> wide reach and personalised shopping experience will enable seamless discovery of festive styles across brands, including 100+ new brands and collections that have been launched across fashion, beauty, sports, jewellery, watches, home and lifestyle this festive season. This edition of BFF will see a host of new launches and an expansive selection of ethnic wear from popular brands like Masaba, Jompers, Sojanya, Diwas by Manyavar, KISAH, House of Pataudi, Libas, among others, offering customers fresh looks across festive occasions.</div><div>The newly launched celebrity-led collections and collaborations include Aurelia X Ananya Panday, KALKI X Janhvi Kapoor, Mia by Tanishq X Aneet Padda, KISNA Gold & Diamond X Shahid and Mira Kapoor, Levi’s X Alia Bhatt, Ritu Kumar X Kareena Kapoor, ONLY X Smriti Mandanna and PALMONAS X Shraddha Kapoor.</div><div>To cater to the growing demand for global brands and trends,  BFF will also showcase, for the first time, international celebrity collaborations including Calvin Klein X Sadie Sink and AEO X Sydney Sweeney, alongside international brand launches like Sisley, Juicy Couture and Kylie Cosmetics.</div><div><br></div><div>BFF will also see some highly anticipated luxury additions, with some of the global names accessible to India via Darveys. Myntra Luxe assortment will include luxury eyewear additions from Gucci, YSL and Balenciaga, along with personal care launches from Paco Rabanne and Carolina Herrera. The festival will also feature new brand launches like Kurt Geiger and collection drops from brands like Behno New York, Davidoff, Ed Hardy, Roamer, Palm Angels, Ted Baker, among others.</div><div><br></div><div>Sportswear and footwear drops include Puma Nitro, Puma Suede XL, new collections from adidas Originals, Comet, Gully Labs’ Pujo Collection and Lotto Stroma.</div><div><br></div><div>Key launches in the beauty and personal care space include Phitku, Niconi, Biodance and the K-beauty brands Hince, Abib and Apieu. Bringing together new-age D2C and emerging brands across fashion, beauty, jewellery and lifestyle, the festival will feature newly launched emerging brands like Sylvexia, KICA, Rasa Silver Jewels, Boveee, Kidello, among others and new collections from brands like Rare Rabbit, Snitch, The Souled Store, FableStreet, Typsy Beauty, Deconstruct, Wishcare, among others. FWD will bring trend-first styles at value to young fashion consumers during BFF, featuring new brand launches including Ovrwrk, Kinda Desi, Drip Chowk, Durati and Zyvra, among others.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Driving speed and technology-led fashion experiences</b></div><div>Myntra will enhance festive shopping through speed and technology. M-Now will offer 1.5 lakh styles from 1,500 brands across 12 cities, with delivery starting in 30 minutes. AI-powered capabilities across seller onboarding, catalogue creation, personalised search, MyFashionGPT, My Stylist and Size & Fit Intelligence will further enable seamless discovery and more informed shopping choices. The event is expected to witness a higher demand compared to previous years. To meet this demand, the tech capabilities of the platform are geared to handle thousands of orders per minute at peak.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Creating high-engagement festive shopping moments</b></div><div>Big Fashion Festival will feature dynamic shopping moments such as Prime Time Deals and Brand Mania among others, that are designed to offer unparalleled value, helping shoppers refresh their wardrobes with the latest trends, making this edition of BFF one of the most rewarding shopping events of the year. Customers will also be able to access additional savings through select bank and prepaid payment offers during the festival.</div><div><br></div><div>Supporting inclusion and workforce growth</div><div>To manage increased demand, <b>Myntra</b> generated over 26,000 seasonal jobs across supply chain, delivery, and customer service. Diversity remains central to this scale-up, with women representing 30% of the fulfilment center workforce and 350+ roles specifically assigned to differently-abled individuals.</div>

Myntra's Big Fashion Festival Returns on October 8 with 8 Million+ Styles

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Aakash Education Services Limited (AESL) launches Aakash INVICTUS - Engineering 2.0

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfAJGdh13dvys4mzSy_llZrTFRoAVNmp0n4r8Eoy_UyHpcNseLSKrI4KqUtnN3LFnWfM-jDCT1vkKktfPOSlNaNDyi0ySMPjwFQRQDQTdNOeMWRGQtsn33N_GfC_Rvp9-9W2GWTFHqUCXrxW8Oko5rChA07pKNItAM3GqaeZEwHVRsUS0sWu0AmNVM" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfAJGdh13dvys4mzSy_llZrTFRoAVNmp0n4r8Eoy_UyHpcNseLSKrI4KqUtnN3LFnWfM-jDCT1vkKktfPOSlNaNDyi0ySMPjwFQRQDQTdNOeMWRGQtsn33N_GfC_Rvp9-9W2GWTFHqUCXrxW8Oko5rChA07pKNItAM3GqaeZEwHVRsUS0sWu0AmNVM" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><b>Mumbai: Aakash Education Services Limited,</b> one of India’s leading test-preparation providers, has announced the strengthening of its Engineering preparation ecosystem through Aakash INVICTUS-Engineering 2.0, a new performance-driven academic architecture designed to create a structured pathway for students preparing for JEE Main, JEE Advanced and State CETs.</div><div>A 360-degree preparation experience, built on six pillars</div><div>Students will see the INVICTUS difference at every step in the classroom, in their books, in their tests, and in the mentorship they receive. The program stands on six pillars:</div><div>• Outcome-Focused Academic Approach: Every class, practice session, and revision cycle is planned with one aim — the best possible rank in JEE Advanced, JEE Main, BITSAT, and state engineering entrance exams.</div><div>• Rank-Proven Faculty Team: The faculty team is Aakash INVICTUS’s greatest strength. It is this academic team that has elevated the INVICTUS curriculum, books, and testing mechanism.</div><div>• Scientifically Designed & Research-Backed Study Material: The books have been rewritten by this academic team using learning science and deep research into exam patterns, taking students step by step from basic concepts to the toughest problems.</div><div>• Intelligent Testing. Deep Analysis: A fully redesigned testing mechanism including testing frequency, depth and rigor where every test gives the student a clear picture of strengths, gaps, and the exact areas to improve.</div><div>• A Transparent Growth Map: Students and parents can clearly see where the student stands today and the path to where they want to reach </div><div>• Mentorship & Ecosystem Beyond the Classroom: Continuous mentorship including JoSSA Counselling Guidance, doubt support, and guidance that stay with the student well beyond classroom hours, so that no student is left behind.</div><div>With the national launch, Aakash INVICTUS also introduces four focused Batches -- Ace, Achiever, Accelerator, and Apex. Each is an equally strong pathway, shaped around how a student learns best and their aspiration. The purpose of all four is the same: to make sure every student reaches their maximum potential in a stress-free manner. </div><div><br></div><div>Speaking on the launch, <b>Chandra Sekhar Reddy Garisa, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL),</b> said: "Aakash INVICTUS-Engineering 2.0 has been built by our best teachers, the people with decades of experience in producing top ranks year after year. They rebuilt our curriculum, rewrote our books, and redesigned our testing mechanism from the ground up. We first ran the program at select centres, and the results in JEE 2026 have been remarkable. Today, we are bringing Aakash INVICTUS to every student at every Aakash branch in India, starting with our existing students. We believe this system will help our students achieve their best possible ranks in JEE Advanced, JEE Main, BITSAT, and state engineering exams and we are confident that JEE 2027 and 2028 will be the best results in the history of Aakash. After all “Why should excellence remain exclusive."</div><div>The rollout covers all Aakash branches across India and begins immediately. Existing Aakash students will be the first to move to the INVICTUS system, followed by every new student who joins. Branches are also conducting orientation sessions for students and parents to help understand this program in detail.</div><div><br></div><div>For more information, parents and students can reach out at 7303759494 or email support.invictus@aesl.in.</div><div><br></div><div><b>About Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL):</b></div><div>Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) is India’s leading test preparatory company specialising in comprehensive preparation services for students preparing for high-stakes Medical (NEET) and Engineering entrance examinations (JEE), along with competitive exams like Olympiads. </div><div>AESL has a pan-India network of 415+ centres with over 400,000 currently enrolled students and has built a strong market position and brand value over the last 37 years. AESL is a part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), a leading Indian conglomerate with a diversified presence across education, healthcare, and health insurance.</div><div><br></div><div>www.aakash.ac.in</div>

Aakash Education Services Limited (AESL) launches Aakash INVICTUS - Engineering 2.0

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