Author: Mohit Reddy
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 17: Afcom Holdings Limited (AFCOM), (BSE – 544224), an integrated air cargo solutions company with operations across domestic and international routes, has executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with The Boeing Company for the acquisition of up to four Boeing 777-8F Freighter Aircraft. The proposed addition marks a significant step in AFCOM’s fleet expansion and international growth strategy, strengthening its capabilities for long-haul air cargo operations and international connectivity across key trade corridors. This marks a significant step towards AFCOM’s vision and its growth. The Boeing 777 wide-body freighters have approximately five times the capacity…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 17: Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited (FPL) has acquired Furlicks, an innovative pet-wellness brand focused on convenient, easy-to-administer oral-strip solutions for pets. The acquisition of Furlicks from USV & Wellbeing Nutrition brings the brand’s differentiated product innovation and consumer understanding into the FPL Group. This move further creates an opportunity to leverage FPL’s established capabilities in manufacturing, product development, quality systems, R&D, supply chain and distribution in the pet-care industry. With pet parenting evolving from a predominantly need-based approach towards a more proactive focus on preventive health, the acquisition comes at a time when pet parents are becoming…
New Delhi [India], September 17: For students who want to study Vedic Astrology professionally, completing a course and receiving a certificate is just one aspect. Practical kundali reading, consultation experience, guidance from experienced mentors and support while entering professional practice can make an equally important difference. Established by Gurudev Shrie Kashyap in 2004, All India Institute of Occult Science takes great pride in preparing its students for a professional career in the field of Vedic Astrology, in addition to teaching Vastu, Numerology, Palmistry, Graphology, Card Reading, Akashic Records, Reiki and more. What Makes All India Institute of Occult Science an Established Vedic Astrology Institute? All India Institute of…
New Delhi [India], September 16: Maiden Forgings Ltd – the Ghaziabad-based bright steel bar, wire, and pneumatic nail manufacturer – has completed the first phase of its long-planned manufacturing consolidation. The company has shifted its Unit II into a new four-acre plant at Bhojpur, near Modinagar, clearing the way for operational cost reductions and the addition of two higher-margin product lines. Operations began on 18 July 2026, and dispatches left the site the same week. In its filing to the BSE, the company put the savings from consolidation at a minimum of ₹ 25 lakh a month, close to ₹…
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 16: Marking a milestone in Rajasthan’s growing electric vehicle movement, Velocity Fintrust, an authorized dealer partner for VinFast, today unveiled a brand-new dealership in the Pink City. This opening marks Velocity Fintrust’s consecutive launch in Rajasthan and the 3rd showroom in Jaipur, adding to VinFast’s expanding network across India. The grand facility was opened by Mr. Sudipta Ghosh, Deputy CEO – Sales & Network Development, VinFast India, Mr. Vikas Yadav, Managing Director, Velocity Fintrust along with Mr. Sitaram Yadav, Chairman of VST United Group and Mr. Vikas Bohra, Vice President of Velocity Fintrust. VinFast is building…
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 16: India’s tender economy is vast, digital and fragmented. Tender247 is making it more accessible through a familiar face, helping more businesses see, understand and compete for it. India’s biggest customer is the Government of India, and it does not have a single storefront. It has hundreds of portals. The World Bank estimates public procurement at roughly 20 percent of India’s GDP, putting the wider opportunity at about ₹70 lakh crore. Government e Marketplace (GeM) alone, the portal through which ministries, PSUs and departments buy everything from stationery to steel, completed ten years this August with…
August initiatives across Delhi, Puducherry and Gurugram combine environmental awareness, e-waste education, collection-linked action and experiential learning New Delhi [India], September 16: Clean to Green Society (C2G) strengthened its environmental education and outreach efforts during August 2026 through a series of initiatives engaging students across schools and higher educational institutions in Delhi, Puducherry and Gurugram. From creative engagement and awareness sessions to an e-waste collection drive and an educational visit to a live waste-management facility, the programmes were designed to help young people understand environmental responsibility and translate learning into practical action. The initiatives addressed key themes including e-waste management,…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Apollo Micro Systems Limited (NSE: APOLLO; BSE: 540879) has been awarded the Transfer of Technology (ToT) for the Semi-Active Laser Homing System (SALHS), according to a company disclosure dated September 16, 2026. The SALHS is a precision-guidance technology designed to provide in-flight guidance to munitions towards a laser-designated target. The system works with a laser designator that illuminates the target, while the homing system detects reflected and scattered laser radiation to guide the munition. According to Apollo Micro Systems, the technology incorporates a semi-active laser seeker and precision optical detector, along with real-time in-flight course…
New Delhi [India], September 16: Astrologer Karan Sharma from Chandigarh was honoured at the Millennium Brilliance Awards 2026 for his work in the field of Vedic astrology. He received the award in the category of ‘Most Trusted Vedic Astrology Specialist in India’ at the ceremony held on August 2, 2026, at Bella Mondè Hotel, Chattarpur, New Delhi. The Millennium Brilliance Awards 2026 brought together professionals, emerging leaders and businesses from different sectors to recognise exceptional talent, professional achievements and contributions within their respective fields. The event highlighted individuals and organisations working across a diverse range of professional areas. A key…
The 29th Globoil India will be held from Sept 29 to Oct 1 in Mumbai, bringing together global experts, CEOs, traders and policymakers from the edible oils sector. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: The 29th edition of Globoil India, a business and knowledge platform for the edible oils, oilseeds and allied agri-commodities sector, is scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake. Organised by Tefla’s, the three-day event is expected to bring together international and Indian industry leaders, traders, processors, importers, refiners, exchanges, associations and policymakers for discussions around market trends,…