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₹1,328 crore in funding. The investment was led by existing investors, including notable names such as Norwest Venture Partners, TPG Growth, and Baring Private Equity India, alongside contributions from select new investors. New investors in this venture comprise Duro Capital, Axis Alternatives, Ananta Capital, and Mirae Asset Venture Investments (India).

₹12.09 lakh as joining fees and ₹3.24 lakh thereafter every year on renewal. The card in question is Amex Centurion, an ultra premium credit card. But, it’s one-of-a kind and no other card comes even close to its pricing.

Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev is exploring the possibility of selling his stakes in French soccer club Monaco. Rybolovlev has been the majority owner of Monaco since 2011.

OnePlus 12R, scheduled for January 23, 2024. The 'Smooth Beyond Belief' event, taking place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, promises an exciting showcase of the latest offerings from the tech giant.

Good Glamm Group has signed up with Dharma Productions for an exclusive three-year partnership deal, as part of which all theatre and OTT releases by Dharma for the three-year duration will collaborate exclusively with Good Glamm’s beauty brands.

Coimbatore, 22nd January 2024: Ashton Gray, a leading investment and development firm located in Houston, Texas, announces the launch of its latest and fifth land development project, Elgin, in India, exclusively for Indian investors. Nestled strategically in the heart of Bastrop County, Elgin offers convenient access to downtown Austin, a prominent city in Texas, located just 25 miles away. Situated in the robust suburbs of Austin, with amenities like an Elementary, Middle and International school, a Walmart Supercentre, a veterinary hospital and a host of other amenities and facilities, Elgin looks to be a promising investment to many.

₹5,200 in Q3—its third continuous quarterly drop. Add to that, losses in its acquired portfolio, Cravatex Brands Ltd, weighed on Metro’s consolidated Ebitda margin, which has contracted by 296 basis points year-on-year to 31.3%. Overall, this meant Ebitda, excluding other income, fell by 3% to ₹199 crore.

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Shriram Finance (SFL) could replace UPL on the Nifty 50 index while Canara Bank is likely to replace Bandhan Bank on the 12 constituent Bank Nifty index at the semi-annual review of Nifty indices , which will take effect on 31 March . The inclusions could attract net inflow of $245 million to the SFL counter and a net inflow of $36 million to Canara Bank from domestic institutions and insurance companies. UPL could also see outflows of $107 million and Bandhan Bank of $39 million, said Abhilash Pagaria, head of quantitative research at Nuvama Wealth, in a note.

pran pratishtha’. The event will be live-screened from 7 am to 1 pm on Doordarshan and other channels. The consecration ceremony will be streamed live on the DD News TV channel as well as Doordarshan National's YouTube handle.

Indian Railways is considering a strategic collaboration with the Swiss railway system to enhance its operational efficiency. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed plans to glean insights from Swiss best practices, specifically focusing on the hub-and-spoke model and advanced tunnelling technology. Learning from Swiss Excellence: In an exclusive interview with PTI during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the significant learning opportunities arising from potential collaboration with Switzerland.

Students, parents, coaching institutes and education experts are divided over the Centre's new guidelines to regulate coaching centres in India, which came in the wake of an alarming rise in student suicides. While some have welcomed them as a good start, others say they can deprive students of the support system they need to crack competitive exams. Some of the stakeholders also said the guidelines will be difficult to enforce and may even lead to unfair practices. The new guidelines direct coaching centres, among various things, not to enrol students below 16, not make misleading promises, not charge exorbitant fees, ensure mental welfare of students and have an exit policy for those wanting to leave a course midway. «The issue is genuine, and that the government is concerned about this is heartening-but measures suggested will be very difficult to enforce,» said Narayanan Ramaswamy, national leader (education and skill development) at KPMG in India.

HanuMan Box Office Collection Day 9: Telugu superhero movie HanuMan is refusing to slow down at the box office. It collected ₹14.25 crore on the second Saturday, which was even better than its first Saturday numbers. On the first Saturday, it collected ₹12.45 crore.

Saw X sees Tobin Bell's return to the franchise, marking his first appearance since 2017's Jigsaw. The success of his villainous comeback has paved the way for "Saw XI", slated for release in 2024. Lionsgate is set to commemorate this milestone by releasing a comprehensive Blu-ray collection featuring all ten films, offering fans a nostalgic journey through the iconic horror series. After months of anticipation, the streaming release date for Saw X has been officially confirmed. Lionsgate's enduring horror franchise takes a dark turn as Tobin Bell's iconic character, John Kramer, embarks on a chilling journey to Mexico in search of a cure for his advanced cancer. As expected, the twisted narrative involves deadly traps, mysterious con artists, and the signature horror elements that define the Saw series.

Honda NX500 is equipped with the identical engine found in the CB500X, featuring a liquid-cooled 471 cc parallel-twin engine. This powerplant, constructed with a 4-stroke DOHC design, delivers a power output of 46.5 bhp at 8,600 rpm and a peak torque of 43 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, incorporating a slip-and-assist clutch.

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Ethos, one of India’s leading luxury and premium watch retail players, are set to cross the ₹3,000 mark from their current market price of ₹2,370 apiece, according to projections by domestic brokerage firm Axis Securities. Axis Securities believes that Ethos is well-positioned, as the luxury market in India is expected to expand fivefold in the next decade. This growth is attributed to the increasing number of affluent consumers in the country with higher aspirations and disposable income.

Garena Free Fire Max is a revamped version of the original Free Fire game that was banned by the Indian government in 2022. Since its launch in India, Garena Free Fire Max has been wowing Indian audiences with its vibrant graphics and intense gameplay. Adding to the excitement around the game is the release of daily redeem codes by the developers of the battle royale game, 111 Dots Studio.

HanuMan Box Office Collection Day 8: the Prasanth Varma directorial starring Teja Sajja in the leading role minted ₹9 crore on the second Friday, as per early estimates. As of now, the net India collection for the movie stands at ₹98.8 crore. With gross domestic box office collection at ₹104.1 crore and ₹38.5 crore in the overseas market, the movie has raked in ₹142.6 crore worldwide.

Ayodhya is set to host a unique treasure, a Ramayana edition priced at ₹1.65 lakh, in time for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22. Bookseller Manoj Sati brought this special edition to Ayodhya. Crafted with exquisite materials, the book's design mirrors the three floors of the under-construction Ram Temple.