HUL sales rise 4% in Q1, sees urban demand uptick

MUMBAI: HUL reported a 4% year-on-year rise in total sales to Rs 15,747 crore on a standalone basis in the June quarter, improving its pace of growth which had been subdued over the past few quarters on the back of sustained recovery in rural markets and some signs of uptick in urban regions. Easing food…

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KDA chronicles harmony: 100 books to showcase state’s shared cultural legacy | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: In a major push to promote communal amity and shared heritage, Kannada Development Authority (KDA) is set to publish 100 books that delve into Karnataka’s long-standing traditions of social harmony. These books, targeted especially at youth, will document the historical and cultural legacy of harmony centres spread across various districts.The initiative, described as a…

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IND vs ENG 5th Test | ‘Don’t know why he was upset’: Sourav Ganguly opens up on Gautam Gambhir-curator spat | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: IANS) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the heated argument between Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis, saying such incidents are part of the game and should not be overblown.Live Score: India vs England 5th TestSpeaking at a press event…

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Establish NIA office in M’luru: Chowta | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta on Thursday urged Union home minister Amit Shah to establish a permanent, fully equipped office of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Mangaluru, capable of integrated intelligence coordination and rapid operational response.Chowta said he highlighted the growing vulnerability of Dakshina Kannada to extremist and anti-national elements. He underscored…

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New auto loans beat housing in Q1

MUMBAI: In an unusual turn, Indian banks extended more credit for automobile purchases than for housing in the first quarter of FY26, highlighting a shift in consumer demand and lending patterns.According to RBI data on the sectoral deployment of bank credit, banks added Rs 2.4 lakh crore to their loan books between April and June….

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Stroke: A new drug may reduce brain damage from stroke by 60% |

Globally, strokes affect 15 million individuals annually, resulting in 5 million deaths and leaving another 5 million with permanent disabilities. Recognizing the severe consequences of stroke, scientists have developed a promising new drug. This innovative treatment aims to significantly minimize brain damage caused by strokes, potentially improving patient outcomes and quality of life. 15 million…

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Sebi looks at rejigging IPO norms

MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi has proposed an overhaul of large IPOs (over Rs 5,000 crore), reducing the retail investor quota from 35% to 25% and raising institutional investor allocation to 60%. Retail participation has remained flat despite larger IPO sizes. SEBI also aims to increase anchor investor slots for allocations above Rs 250 crore to…

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