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Chennai-based Shiksha Financial Services India Private Limited (“Shiksha Finance” or “Shiksha”) announced the conclusion of a securitisation transaction with DMI Housing Finance Private Limited, a National Housing Bank (NHB)-registered housing finance company committed to expanding access to affordable housing finance, particularly for lower-income and economically weaker sections. With a presence across 9 states and a network of 67 operational branches, DMI Housing Finance participated in the transaction as the investor. The transaction marks Shiksha’s first debt fundraising from a housing finance company. The transaction involved the issuance of pass-through certificates (PTCs) by “Micro-LAP Empower June 2026”, a special purpose vehicle…

ET Money, India’s long-term investment app and part of the 360 ONE WAM group, today announced the launch of Global Investing. This addition further expands the long-term investment solutions available on the platform.   Invest in the world’s biggest and most innovative companies with one tap on ET Money   The new offering gives Indian investors multiple ways to invest across global markets—from individual US Stocks and International ETFs to Global Mutual Funds and Managed Portfolios. The global investing infrastructure is powered by Vested Finance.   Indian investors today are increasingly focused on building well-diversified, long-term portfolios. Having embraced diversification…

Known for creating memorable experiences beyond shopping, Sky City Mall recently brought the excitement of the FIFA World Cup closer to home through a football-themed fan experience that welcomed sports enthusiasts, families, and shoppers for an action-packed weekend.   Freestyle football and Bboying at Sky City Mall   The mall was transformed into an immersive football arena with FIFA World Cup-inspired décor, vibrant installations, and interactive zones, creating the perfect setting for visitors to celebrate the spirit of the game. The activation offered an engaging blend of entertainment, competition, and community, drawing football enthusiasts of all ages and creating a…

Environmental CSR in India has grown steadily over the past decade, with Corporate India investing Rs. 17,377 crore across environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources and agroforestry initiatives. However, a new report by Sattva Consulting, powered by India Data Insights (IDI), finds that while environmental CSR has expanded, funding remains concentrated among a relatively small group of companies and is not always aligned with the geographies and sectors facing the country’s greatest environmental challenges.   The report, A Decade of Green Spending: What Rs. 17,000 Crores of Environmental CSR Reveals About Corporate India, lands at a moment when India, ranked…

The world’s largest cleft-focused organization, Smile Train, concluded the Indo-Africa Cleft Conference in Goa today. Building on the initiative first established in 2012, Indo-Africa Synergy 2026 brought Smile Train’s India and Africa teams together to exchange knowledge and experience and collaborate towards advancing sustainable cleft care.   Indo-Africa Cleft Conference Synergy 2026: Excelling Together The conference brought together surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, speech therapists, orthodontists and multidisciplinary cleft care professionals from Smile Train’s two largest regions, reaffirming its commitment to stronger, locally led sustainable healthcare systems through collaboration, continuous learning and knowledge exchange. Over the past decade, both India and Africa…

From the Taj Mahal Tower Mumbai to Apollo Children’s Hospital Chennai, the nation unites today to shine a light on the leading inherited cause of autism. ‘Fragile’, the first-ever Indian short film dedicated to shedding light on Fragile X Syndrome now on YouTube   India’s architectural landscape is transforming into a visual beacon of hope as major cities across the nation illuminate their most recognizable landmarks in vibrant Teal Green. Spearheaded by the Fragile X Society India, this massive nationwide campaign is officially underway today to bring Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)—the world’s most common inherited single-gene cause of autism and…

Elpro International School has once again reaffirmed its position among the country’s leading educational institutions with an exceptional performance in the CBSE Board Examinations 2025–26. The highlight of this year’s results was Neehar Lohade, who achieved a perfect 100% (500/500 considering the Best 5 subjects as per CBSE norms) in the Class X CBSE Board Examination—an extraordinary accomplishment that places him among the country’s highest achievers.   Elpro International School Celebrates Remarkable CBSE Class 10 Results   The school’s overall results reflected consistent academic excellence across both Class X and XII. Out of 494 students who appeared for the Class…

In a significant step towards restoring Gurugram’s urban water bodies, the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) and The Art of Living Social Projects signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 17 July 2026 for the Rejuvenation and Sustainable Management of Ponds in Gurugram, Haryana.   A shared commitment for a water-secure Gurugram   Rapid urbanisation has placed Gurugram’s urban water bodies under significant stress. Encroachments, unplanned development, sewage inflow, solid waste dumping, the loss of feeder channels, and shrinking catchment areas have contributed to the degradation of the city’s lakes and ponds. Many of these water bodies have suffered from siltation,…

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), an operating company of PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), together with BW Digital and the support of Nongsa Digital Park (NDP) as one of strategic partners, today marked a significant milestone in the development of Indonesia’s international digital infrastructure with the successful landing of the Nongsa Changi Cable (NCC) at NDP, Batam, on 20 July 2026.   TelkomGroup, Nongsa Digital Park, and BW Digital Strengthen Indonesia’s Digital Gateway through the NCC Submarine Cable System   The NCC cable landing ceremony was also attended by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia…

Keep your VinFast EV performing at its best for years to come with five simple habits, backed by VinFast engineers and grounded in the science of battery care.   VinFast engineers design their electric vehicles to be Indians’ ultimate companion on the road—robust, smart, and built to handle the daily life with ease.   One of the questions VinFast engineers hear most often is: “How do I make sure my vehicle’s battery stays strong and healthy for years to come?”   VinFast engineers design their electric vehicles to be Indians’ ultimate companion on the road—robust, smart, and built to handle…