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Services Surge: India Intensifies Fight Against Substance Abuse with 768 Centers and 294% Increase in Treatment Demand The Magnitude of the Challenge: Addressing Drug Use Disorder The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is strategically transforming India’s response to substance abuse, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and social reintegration. This comprehensive approach is rooted in the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).Substance use disorder remains a critical public health challenge across Indian communities. A key 2019 national survey released by the Ministry indicated that over 7 crore individuals are affected by substance use disorder. The burden of this crisis also includes nearly 1.2 crore...

GQG Partners' Entities Sell Shares of GMR Airports Ltd, Reducing Holding Post On-Market Transactions Entities managed by GQG Partners LLC have sold equity shares of GMR Airports Limited through multiple on-market transactions. These sales resulted in a reduction of shareholding for the Acquirer and Persons Acting in Concert (PACs), with the companies' holdings settling at 5.57% post-disposal, according to disclosures made regarding the transaction spanning from February 04, 2026, until June 03, 2026.The transactions involved multiple on-market sales of equity shares in GMR Airports Limited. Prior to these sales, the Acquirer and PACs held an aggregate stake equivalent to 783,050,983 shares. Following the disposal, the aggregated...

Entities Declare No Encumbrance on Palash Securities Limited Shares as of March 2026 A series of companies and trusts, including those related to Birlasugar, have publicly declared that they have not placed any encumbrances on their shares in Palash Securities Limited. These declarations cover the financial year ended March 31, 2026.The declarations confirm that all parties—which include corporate entities and family trusts—have maintained clear title over their holdings in the target company beyond those shares already disclosed to stock exchanges and the company itself.The entities that declared no encumbrances on their shares of Palash Securities Limited are listed below:Declarant EntityGanges Securities LimitedChandra...

Capital Small Finance Bank to hold Securities Committee meeting regarding Employee Stock Option Plan allotment Capital Small Finance Bank Limited has scheduled a meeting of its Securities Committee for Friday, June 12, 2026. The meeting is intended to consider matters related to the CSFB Limited - Employees Stock Option Plan 2023.The event involves the consideration and approval of share allotment under the specific employee stock option plan for the bank.This update focuses on the upcoming committee gathering where the Bank will review the details concerning the allocation of shares as part of its Employee Stock Option Plan 2023 initiative.CAPITALSFB Stock Price Movement As of 3:30 PM, shares of Capital Small Finance Bank Limited...

ZEN Technologies Clarifies Status Regarding Surge in Trading Volume of Company's Shares ZEN Technologies Ltd confirmed its position regarding the recent increase in trading volume of its security across exchanges on June 05, 2026. The clarification addresses concerns raised concerning the spike in the company’s stock movement.The company stated that it has reviewed all pertinent information related to the elevated trading activity. ZEN Technologies affirmed that it does not possess any non-public material information that could be linked to the increase in the trading volume of its shares.This response served to provide clarity on the nature of the recent high volume and market movements surrounding the stock, assuring stakeholders...

Tata Communications Activates Continuity Protocols After Fire Incident at New Delhi Premises Tata Communications Ltd has activated its business continuity protocols following a fire incident that occurred early in the morning at a premises it leases. The incident took place at the Next-Gen Tower facility located in Greater Kailash-1, New Delhi 110048.The company confirmed that the fire was brought under control through the efforts of local firefighters and resulted in no loss of life.In response to the operational disruption caused by the fire at this data centre facility, Tata Communications is taking immediate steps to maintain service continuity for its customers. The company stated it has activated specific protocols designed to...

Life Insurance Corporation of India Hosts Investors' Meet; Presentation Available on Official Website Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) representatives participated in an Investors' Meet held on June 05, 2026. The meeting included both group sessions and one-on-one discussions designed for institutional investors and analysts.According to the company, no unpublished price sensitive information was shared or discussed during the proceedings of the Investors' Meet. This clarification addresses investor queries following the corporate gathering.A key update provided is that the Corporate Presentation distributed during the meet is now available on the official website of Life Insurance Corporation of India. The presentation...

Massive Demand for Government Stock as RBI Auction Results Show Full Subscription at Key Yield Levels The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the conclusive results for the auction of Government Stocks maturing in 2036 on June 5, 2026. The results indicate robust demand and full subscription for the security, reflecting strong institutional appetite for debt instruments.RBI Auction Results: Key Data Points Released The auction was conducted for a total notified amount of ₹34,000 crore pertaining to the Government Stock (GS 2036). This tranche represented significant fixed-income opportunities for financial institutions and primary dealers across the market.The transaction concluded successfully with the full allotted amount being...

Bakkt Opco Holdings Acquires Warrants in Transchem Ltd Through Preferential Allotment Bakkt Opco Holdings, LLC has acquired a significant stake in Transchem Limited through the preferential allotment of warrants. The acquisition represents 64.42% of the diluted share capital of the company.The transaction details state that Bakkt Opco Holdings, LLC was allotted 4,75,00,000 warrants of Transchem Ltd. (the "Warrants"). These warrants carry a right exercisable by the Acquirer to subscribe to one fully paid-up equity share of Transchem Ltd., which has a face value of Rs. 10/-.The Warrants must be exercised within a maximum period of 18 months from the date of allotment, in accordance with Chapter V stipulations. Bakkt Opco Holdings, LLC...

GMREstate Management Plans Acquisition of Shares in GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited GMREstate Management Private Limited has initiated a proposed acquisition of equity shares in GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited. The acquisition is planned through off-market transactions and is intended as part of an internal restructuring process.The acquiring entity, GMREstate Management Private Limited (formerly Kondampeta Properties Private Limited), aims to acquire up to 7,46,00,000 equity shares of GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited. This proposed acquisition represents up to 9.55% of the total share capital of the target company.The shares are planned to be acquired from GMREnterprises Private Limited, which is noted as a promoter of the...

Sharp India Ltd Board Approves Changes in Key Managerial Personnel and Plans New Revenue Streams The Board of Directors of Sharp India Ltd, during its 295th meeting held on June 5, 2026, approved a change in the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) authorized to determine event materiality and make disclosures concerning the company's operations. Furthermore, the management has confirmed plans for new business activities aimed at generating revenue and ensuring the growth of Sharp India Ltd.The Board meeting finalized the composition of KMPs designated with the authority to assess the significance of events or information under regulatory requirements. These appointed professionals include Mr. Anant Raghute, who serves as the Managing...

PVV Infra Ltd Announces Strategic Collaboration with Reliance BP Mobility Limited for Wayside Amenity Development PVV Infra Ltd has announced key corporate decisions following a Board of Directors meeting held on June 05, 2026. The company approved a strategic collaboration with Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBML) for the development and operation of a Wayside Amenity at Site JHT010 in Jharkhand. Additionally, PVV Infra adopted a new corporate logo and established an additional operational office in Mumbai.Strategic Partnership Details The company has entered into a strategic collaboration with Reliance BP Mobility Limited to develop a Wayside Amenity located at Site JHT010, Kokpara, Jharkhand, situated on NH-49. This arrangement is...

Oil India Reports Presence of Natural Gas in Andaman Shallow Offshore Block Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) operating under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has announced the discovery of natural gas in its third exploratory well within the Andaman Shallow Offshore Block. This finding marks the second instance of reported hydrocarbon presence during the ongoing exploration campaign in the region.The announcement, made on June 05, 2026, confirmed the presence of natural gas in Vijayapuram-3 (Loc. OAEB), which was drilled 15 km off the east coast of the Andaman Islands. The well is situated within the Offshore Andaman Block AN-OSHP-2018/1 and was targeted under the Open Acreage...

String Metaverse Shareholders Approve Exclusive Bonus Issue for Public Investors, Targeting 25% MPS Compliance String Metaverse Limited announced that its shareholders have approved a Special Resolution authorizing an exclusive bonus issue aimed at public investors. The initiative is intended to help the company meet the prescribed 25% Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirement.The approval was achieved following an e-voting process that concluded on June 04, 2026, receiving an overwhelming majority of shareholder support. To determine eligibility for the bonus shares, String Metaverse Limited has set the Record Date as June 19, 2026.The approved bonus issue specifies that eligible public shareholders will receive 2 Bonus Equity...

Digital Credit Revolution: Jan Samarth Portal Drives Financial Inclusion with 4 Years of Seamless Lending The Jan Samarth Portal, marking four years since its launch, continues to solidify its position as a cornerstone of digital financial inclusion in India. Conceptualized as a single-window platform, the portal has streamlined access to institutional credit across crucial sectors including agriculture, housing, and renewable energy. This integrated ecosystem is designed not only to deliver government credit schemes but also to foster economic empowerment among entrepreneurs and farmers nationwide.Transforming Credit Delivery: The Scope of Jan Samarth Launched on June 6, 2022, the Jan Samarth Portal was created to bridge the gap...

Apollo Tyres Ltd Receives GST Penalty Orders From Bihar Authorities Apollo Tyres Ltd has received two orders from the Deputy Commissioner, Bihar (GST), concerning disputes related to tax matters under the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. Both orders, dated June 4, 2026, impose significant penalties on the company regarding violations of GST regulations.The penalties relate separately to Input Tax Credit disputes and a combination of Input Tax Credit and E-way Bill concerns. The total amount involves two distinct adverse actions taken by the tax authority.Summary of Adverse Orders The details of the orders received from the Deputy Commissioner, Bihar (GST), are summarized below:Order DetailPenalty ImposedNature of Violation...

Inspirisys Solutions Limited Announces Book Closure for Annual General Meeting 2025-2026 Inspirisys Solutions Limited has announced a period of book closure for its Equity shares. The company will close its Register of Members and Share Transfer Books to take record of members for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the fiscal year 2025-2026.The book closure is scheduled to occur over two consecutive days, from June 24, 2026, to June 30, 2026. This period will serve as the definitive time for recording members in relation to the AGM requirements. The company confirmed that no specific record date was provided but detailed the closure period for all relevant security types.The key details regarding this book closure for...

Natural Biocon Appoints Ms. Shruti Sharma as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Natural Biocon (India) Ltd has announced the appointment of Ms. Shruti Sharma as its Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, effective June 05, 2026. The appointment follows a decision made during the company's Board of Directors meeting held on Friday, June 05, 2026.Ms. Shruti Sharma has been appointed to handle secretarial compliances for the company, bringing requisite qualifications and skills in this domain. This professional change was formalized as part of the corporate governance updates approved by the Board.The appointment details are summarized below:ParticularsDetailsName of AppointeeMs. Shruti SharmaRoleCompany Secretary...

INDO SMC Ltd to Host Investor and Analyst Meeting on June 23, 2026 INDO SMC Ltd, formerly known as INDO SMC PRIVATE LIMITED, has announced a meeting scheduled for its investor community and financial analysts. The gathering is set to take place in Mumbai.The event details are as follows:AspectDetailDate & TimeTuesday, June 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. onwardsLocationMumbaiFocusPhillip Capital PCG - INDIA Inc. Unplugged: Conversations that Create ConvictionParticipantsInvestor Group and AnalystsModeIn-personThe meeting is intended for the investor group and analysts, providing an opportunity for interaction regarding the company's operations and insights.Stock Price Movement As of 14:10, shares of INDO SMC Ltd are...

String Metaverse Fixes Record Date for Bonus Issue of Equity Shares to Achieve Minimum Public Shareholding String Metaverse Ltd, formerly known as Bio Green Papers Limited, has announced the record date and timeline for the issuance of bonus equity shares. The move is aimed at achieving and maintaining prescribed Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirements.The Company has set Friday, June 19, 2026, as the Record Date to determine the entitlement of eligible public shareholders. On this date, these shareholders will be entitled to receive Bonus Equity Shares in a ratio of 2:9. This means that two Bonus Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each will be issued for every nine fully paid-up Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each held by the eligible public...