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Highway Infrastructure (“HIL”), an integrated infrastructure development and management company with strong capabilities across Toll Operations, EPC Infrastructure and Real estate, is pleased to announce that Infomerics Valuation and Rating Limited has assigned a Long-Term Rating of IVR BBB+/Stable and a Short-Term Rating of IVR A2 for the Company’s bank loan facilities aggregating Rs. 200.88 crore. The rating reflects HIL’s credibility as a growing infrastructure platform, supported by sound capital structure and strong order book. The Stable Outlook further underscores the Company’s growth visibility over the medium term, backed by ongoing project execution and its ability to secure new orders.…
Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading packaged drinking water company, under its flagship sustainability initiative Bottles for Change, implemented a plastic waste management and awareness campaign during the Pune Wari, one of Maharashtra’s largest and most respected annual religious pilgrimages. Part of a three-year waste management and awareness partnership with the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), the initiative promoted responsible plastic waste management through citizen awareness, community participation, clean-up drives, and recycling interventions. Bisleri’s Bottles for Change volunteers assemble for waste collection during the Pune Wari Pilgrimage, 2026 The campaign reached over two lakh devotees across key locations within…
Indians love doing the maths before making a big purchase. Before buying a car, we compare prices, watch countless reviews and ask everyone from our friends to our neighbourhood car expert if we’re making the right choice. The VinFast VF 6 shows why Total Cost of Ownership matters more than ever for Indian buyers As if that wasn’t enough, there’s now another number being discussed: Total Cost of Ownership, or TCO. But for good reason. After all, the biggest expenses don’t always arrive on delivery day. It’s what your car asks of you over the next five or seven…
Earthquakes are among the greatest global challenges for the safety of structures. Existing buildings constructed before the introduction of modern earthquake standards are particularly vulnerable, as they are often unable to withstand seismic loads. This raises an urgent question: how can such buildings be retrofitted to improve their earthquake resistance? Unternehmensgruppe fischer and Purdue University (USA) carried out full-scale tests on reinforced concrete structures. These tests enabled the definition of new approaches for the seismic retrofitting of existing buildings. fischer earthquake-proof retrofitting test The earth is a dynamic planet; it rotates, orbits the sun and is always in…
Vibe Drive has launched a first-of-its-kind integrated automotive facility on Chennai’s 200 Feet Radial Road, Kovilambakkam, bringing together vehicle sales, servicing, detailing and customer hospitality under one roof. Vibe Drive – One of Chennai’s First Fully Integrated Automotive Destination The facility was inaugurated yesterday by J. C. D. Prabhakar, Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, marking the launch of a new integrated automotive destination for customers in Chennai. Spread across 13,000 sq. ft., the facility combines four specialist brands: Vibe Drive, HB Multibrand, Slick Lab by Vibe Drive, and Snack & Rack, creating a seamless experience for…
Threads and Craft, the homegrown label founded by Lakshmi K, is set to present Ananta Kriti, its grandest showcase till date, from August 26-28 at Aga Khan Hall, New Delhi. Conceived as a celebration of handcrafted textiles, thoughtful design and India’s enduring weaving traditions, the three-day event brings together clothing, accessories and handcrafted products under one roof. Beyond being just another holiday shopping destination, Ananta Kriti has built a platform that tries to bring together artisans and buyers through narratives about craft, fabric and design. This first edition has been organised keeping in mind Raksha Bandhan, allowing attendees to…
The company behind McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ulker has pledged to double the volume of products it sells with lower levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat, and higher levels of nutrients such as fibre and protein, by 2030. pladis sets 2030 target to double sales of products with a better nutritional balance Snacking giant, pladis, said it would achieve the target by improving existing recipes without compromising taste, launching new products and expanding successful ranges into more markets. The move comes as consumers increasingly seek snacks that fit their lifestyle and wellbeing goals without sacrificing taste and…
A healthy credit profile plays an important role in an individual’s financial journey. It reflects how responsibly credit has been managed over time and may influence eligibility for various credit products, subject to the lender’s criteria. Regularly reviewing a credit profile helps individuals understand their financial standing, identify potential issues and take timely corrective action. 5 Credit Profile Checks That Can Improve Financial Health One of the easiest ways to assess overall credit health is by checking the Bajaj Finance Credit Pulse Report, which brings together key details such as an individual’s credit score, repayment history, credit utilisation,…
Most people believe they use water only a handful of times each day. The reality is that water is woven into almost every moment of our lives, from the first glass in the morning and preparing meals to cleaning homes and winding down at night. While we notice water, we rarely pause to recognize the silent enablers that deliver it seamlessly to us. This Rath Yatra, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. has turned this insight into a culturally resonant activation across Puri and the Bhubaneswar–Puri corridor. At Rath Yatra, Crompton’s activation turned everyday trust in water into a powerful…
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) celebrated its 14th Foundation Day in New Delhi, marking fourteen years of advancing international trade, investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, policy dialogue, and people-to-people cooperation across BRICS and BRICS+ nations. BRICS CCI celebrated its14th Foundation Day The celebration was graced by Shri Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, Former Cabinet Minister and National Executive Member, BJP India, as the Chief Guest, and Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, former Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Culture, as the Guest of Honour. The event was attended by H.E. Xu Feihong, Ambassador of the People’s…