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Hannah Joseph Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Neuroscience at Times Health Survey 2026 Hannah Joseph Hospital, a unit of Hannah Joseph Hospital Limited, has been recognized in The Times of India's All India Critical Care Hospital Ranking Survey 2026. This acknowledgment highlights the hospital’s commitment to quality healthcare and excellence in neurological care.The recognition came following the publication of the survey on June 28, 2026. As per the published results, Hannah Joseph Hospital has secured Rank 1 in Madurai for Single Speciality under the Neuro Sciences category.This achievement strengthens the hospital's position as a leading healthcare provider in the region and is expected to enhance the company's brand value...

Aditya Birla Capital Ltd Allots Over 1.6 Million Equity Shares from Employee Stock Schemes; Paid-up Capital Increases Aditya Birla Capital Ltd has announced the allotment of 1,610,180 equity shares resulting from two employee stock option schemes. The allotment was approved by the company's Stakeholders Relationship Committee on July 8, 2026. These new equity shares will rank pari passu with all existing equity shares of the Company.The total allotted shares include 1,350,552 shares under the Aditya Birla Capital Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme 2017 (ABCL Scheme 2017), and 259,628 shares issued under the Aditya Birla Capital Limited Employee Stock Option and Performance Stock Unit Scheme 2022 (ABCL Scheme 2022). All the allotted...

Fragrance and Flavours Company S H Kelkar Reports Q1 FY 2026-27 Results S H Kelkar and Company Limited (SHK), identified as one of India's largest fragrance and flavours companies, has released its operational update for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026-27. The company reported consolidated revenues of Rs. 660 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.The results show a growth trajectory of approximately 13.7% in consolidated revenues compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Concurrently, gross margins remained stable throughout the quarter when benchmarked against the prior corresponding period.As of June 30, 2026, the company reported a net debt figure of Rs. ~864 crore. This level of net debt is attributed...

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited Announces Change in Government Nominee Directors Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has announced changes regarding the composition of its board concerning government nominees, effective July 8, 2026. The company confirmed that two directors who previously held positions as Government Nominees have ceased their roles. Simultaneously, two new officials from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) were appointed to represent the government on the board.Shri Sunil Kumar Ranjan, Deputy Director General (C&A) of the DoT, and Shri Alok Shukla, Advisor at the DoT, are reported to have ceased their functions as Government Nominee Directors on the company's Board. This change followed the withdrawal...

SG Mart Ltd Addresses Volume Movement Clarification SG Mart Ltd has provided a response regarding clarification sought on volume movement, affirming that the company had previously made all necessary disclosures concerning the matter. The company stated that it will continue to comply with disclosure requirements as needed going forward.

CareEdge Global Ratings Assigns BBB+/Stable Long-term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating to State Bank of India State Bank of India (SBI) has been assigned a rating by CareEdge Global Ratings regarding its foreign currency issuance standing. The rating provides insight into the institution's stability and creditworthiness in international markets.CareEdge Global Ratings has provided SBI with a 'BBB+/Stable' long-term foreign currency issuer rating. This rating details the bank's status concerning its obligations and finances in non-domestic currency contexts.

Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd Holds Annual General Meetings in Chennai Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited has scheduled its upcoming Annual General Meetings and provided the Annual Reports for shareholders. The meetings are set to take place on July 28, 2026.The company announced that its 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 2:45 PM IST. The meeting will be held at Alumini Club, located at 1C Boat Club Road, 3rd Avenue in R.A. Puram, Chennai 600028.In addition to the 28th AGM, Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited is also conducting its 29th Annual General Meeting on the same date and time.The company has made the Annual Reports for shareholders available...

SEBI Mandates Major Shift: Annual Fees Replaced by New Monthly Charges for Custodians Effective October 2026 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced significant amendments to the framework governing custodians, signaling a structural overhaul in operational fee charging across the industry. These changes mandate the transition from annual fee structures to monthly payments, directly impacting registered custodian firms starting in Q4 of next year.The new regulations address key aspects of fee computation and payment timelines for all custodial entities. The amendment ensures greater transparency and alignment with ongoing service delivery, replacing previous periodic fee calculations.Fee Structure...

Prafulla Jaipuria Appointed as LIC Nominee Director on Board of The Orissa Minerals Development Company Limited The Orissa Minerals Development Company Limited (OMDC) has appointed Shri Prafulla Jaipuria, Secretary General of the Insurance Institute of India in Mumbai, to represent Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) as a Nominee Director on its board. This appointment replaces Shri TR Mallick.The decision regarding the change in representation was communicated by LIC, marking the formal transition of the director role. The Board of OMDC formally approved the appointment of Shri Jaipuria through a Resolution by circulation on July 7, 2026.Shri Prafulla Jaipuria, who heads the Insurance Institute of India, will serve as the Nominee...

SEBI Issues Crucial Amendment to FPI Regulations 2026 Igniting Market Compliance Updates The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has officially released significant changes concerning Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), signaling a focused push towards regulatory refinement in the domestic capital markets. The issuance of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 is poised to impact how foreign institutional investors operate within India's dynamic financial landscape.Understanding the Regulatory Shift for FPIs The release of this Amendment signifies SEBI’s continuous oversight and commitment to market integrity. The new regulations are a direct response to...

Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Addresses Volume Movement Regarding Hotel BusinessThe provided communication relates to volume movement in connection with the hotel business of Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited.

Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd Reports on Physical Share Transfer Requests Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd provided an update regarding physical share transfer requests for the period spanning June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.The company reported zero activity concerning these requests during the specified month. The details of the status are summarized as follows:MetricNumber of RequestsRequests ReceivedNilRequests ProcessedNilRequests ApprovedNilRequests RejectedNilAverage Processing TimeNot applicable

Crompton Greaves Wins Contract for Supply of Solar Water Pumping Systems worth ₹ 64.99 Crores from MSEDCL Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited has secured a major contract with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). The order involves the design, manufacture, supply, transport, installation, testing and commissioning of Off-grid DC Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems ('SPWPS') across various locations in Maharashtra.The business award amounts to approximately ₹ 64.99 Crores (Rupees Sixty Four Crores and Ninety Nine Lakhs), excluding GST, under the MTSKPY/ PM-KUSUM-B scheme. The contract mandates the delivery of 3000 Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems.The order details indicate...

Sabar Flex India Appoints New Statutory Auditor; Confirms Resignation of Previous Auditor and Names Secretarial Auditor Sabar Flex India Limited announced significant changes regarding its auditing appointments. The Board of Directors held a meeting on July 08, 2026, during which they approved the appointment of M/s Sarang Shivajirao Chavan and Associates as the Statutory Auditors, alongside confirming the resignation of M/s Bhatt Shah Mekhia & Co.The company also formalized the appointment of M/s SCS AND CO. LLP as its Secretarial Auditor for the Financial Year 2026-27. These appointments follow a sequence of changes concerning the audit function at Sabar Flex India Limited.Statutory Audit Appointment Details M/s Sarang Shivajirao...

QGO Finance Ltd to Hold Board Meeting to Approve Funds Raise via Private Placement of Debentures QGO Finance Limited has scheduled a board meeting to review and approve a proposal aimed at raising funds through the issuance of debt instruments.The Board of Directors meeting is set for Monday, July 13, 2026. The primary agenda item for the meeting includes considering and approving the plan to raise necessary funds by issuing Unsecured NonConvertible Debentures on a Private Placement Basis.

Vardhman Special Steels Increases Investment in Sone Solar Private Limited by Rs 2.64 Crore Vardhman Special Steels Limited has significantly augmented its stake in Sone Solar Private Limited, making a further investment of Rs 2,64,38,000. This latest capital infusion constitutes the balance payment for the third and final tranche, which comprises 26,43,800 units of 0.5% Compulsory Convertible Debentures with a face value of Rs 10 each.The additional investment brings Vardhman Special Steels’ total aggregate investment in Sone Solar Private Limited to Rs 15,10,00,000. This figure includes the initial investment made previously, which was reported as Rs 1,13,54,250 and involved 11,35,425 units of the same debentures.Despite the...

Edelweiss launches BSE LargeMid Stable Dividend ETF to capture Hybrid Market Growth Edelweiss Mutual Fund has introduced the Edelweiss BSE LargeMid (60:40) Stable Dividend 50 ETF, a new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). This product is designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation that aligns with the performance of its specified benchmark. The launch targets mid and large-cap stability by tracking the comprehensive BSE LargeMid (60:40) Stable Dividend 50 Total Return Index.The ETF operates as an open-ended scheme, directly replicating the index structure. It is suitable for investors looking to harness the combined potential of both large and mid-sized market companies while adhering to a stable dividend focus defined by...

Capital Goods, Banks Power Up Q1 Earnings; OMC Woes Drag Overall Corporate Profit Down, Says Kotak Kotak Institutional Equities has released a detailed forecast for the upcoming quarter, suggesting a highly mixed picture across key sectors. While companies outside of oil marketing are expected to register significant profit growth, the overall corporate profitability is projected to decline amid headwinds faced by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).The brokerage projects that companies under its coverage universe, excluding OMCs, will post a 14.6% year-on-year rise in net profit during the June quarter. Conversely, when considering the entire market, overall profit is expected to fall by 8.7%. This decline is attributed to BPCL, HPCL...

Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Affirms Stock Price Movement Driven by Market Forces Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Ltd has addressed questions regarding the significant movement in its stock price, stating that current fluctuations are driven purely by market forces and general market conditions.The company confirmed it adheres to its Corporate Governance Code and prescribed practices when communicating information concerning its business operations or events that may be considered price sensitive.Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri stated that the board of directors consistently provides announcements regarding reportable events promptly as they occur. The firm clarified that, according to its policy for determining the materiality of events, there...

SEPC Announces Major Global Expansion: Plans Acquisition of UAE-Based Avenir International SEPC Limited, a leading EPC company specializing in industrial infrastructure and process plants, has approved several strategic proposals aimed at strengthening its capital base and expanding its international footprint. The key among these is the proposed acquisition of a significant stake in the UAE-based entity, Avenir International Engineers and Consultants LLC.The Company’s Board of Directors approved the proposal to acquire up to 90% equity stake in Avenir through a share swap transaction. This acquisition will be completed via a preferential allotment of 153 crore equity shares of SEPC at an issue price of ₹ 10 per share, aggregating to...