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Efectis Group Strengthens Its Presence in India with the Launch of Efectis India

Sai Krishna
23 Sept 2026
New subsidiary combines global fire safety expertise with local capabilities to support India's infrastructure, industrial and energy ambitions CHENNAI, India , Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Efectis, a global leader in fire safety and explosion risk management, has officially launched Efectis India following the acquisition of a majority stake in AADIT, developed by entrepreneurs Mr. Anil Agarwal and Mr. Jothi...
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This Ganeshotsav, IndusInd General Insurance Encourages Families to Protect What Matters Most

Neel Achary
23 Sept 2026
Chandigarh, September 23, 2026: As families across India celebrate Ganeshotsav with devotion, togetherness and joy, the festival serves as a timely reminder of the importance of protecting the people, homes and aspirations that matter most. While Lord Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles, preparedness can help families navigate life's uncertainties with greater confidence. The festive season often brings...
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360 ONE appoints Aashish Agarwal as Chief Executive Officer of 360 ONE WAM Group

Neel Achary
23 Sept 2026
  Chandigarh, September 23, 2026 : 360 ONE today announced that Aashish Agarwal is joining as Chief Executive Officer of the 360 ONE WAM Group, partnering with the firm's founders to further grow and strengthen the business. Karan Bhagat, currently Managing Director & CEO, will be appointed as Vice Chairman and continue as Managing Director of the Group, driving group...
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Anand Rathi & Marwadi Financial turn bullish on the IPO of Elevate Campuses Limited

Neel Achary
23 Sept 2026
Brokerage houses bullish on Elevate Campuses IPO, highlight market leadership, 100% fresh issue and long-term annuity revenues Elevate Campuses Limited’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) has received positive coverage from multiple brokerage houses, with BP Equities, Sushil Finance, Anand Rathi, Swastika Securities, Ventura Securities, Kunvarji Wealth Solutions, and Marwadi Financial Services recommending investors to subscribe to the issue. The research reports...
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CooperVision Powers the Next Era of Eye Care with New Global Vision Centre and Major Pipeline Advancements

Sai Krishna
23 Sept 2026
The Vision Centre Brings Industry Leading Innovation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Eye Care ROCHESTER, N.Y. , Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CooperVision today unveiled the grand opening of The Vision Centre, the company's new global innovation hub in Southampton, England, and announced six major product advancements that have been accelerated to launch over the next several years. The announcements were...
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Bird.com secures $450m financing as it launches communications infrastructure for AI agents

Sai Krishna
23 Sept 2026
$450 million debt financing led by J.P. Morgan, Capital One and Citi comprises a $400 million term loan and $50 million revolving credit facility. Revamped Bird platform builds on giving AI agents access to the outer world in a regulated compliance-focused Agentic Harness to send messages, make calls, and manage email directly, as Bird accelerates its push into the US....
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TGI Fridays™ Signs Development Agreement to Fuel Pakistan Growth

Sai Krishna
23 Sept 2026
Plans include scaling to 15 restaurants as TGI Fridays continues to expand its footprint across South Asia and the Middle East under its 1-2-3 Strategic Vision. DALLAS , Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays™ today announced a landmark development agreement with Meerab Hospitality, marking an exciting chapter for the brand in Pakistan and further accelerating its growth across South...
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Basecamp Research raises $140M to advance AI-designed therapeutics

Sai Krishna
23 Sept 2026
Oversubscribed Series C led by S32 with backing from NVIDIA and others Funding will advance a pipeline of EDEN-designed therapeutics, starting with in vivo cell therapy, and expand pharmaceutical partnerships The company has demonstrated strong preclinical results across multiple modalities and disease areas LONDON and BOSTON , Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Basecamp Research, a frontier AI company developing AI-designed...
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