Godrej Industries Group Partners With Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest

Godrej Industries Group announced its continued partnership with Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest. Now in its 16th edition, the LitFest will be held at NCPA, Nariman Point from November 7 to 9, 2025.

 

The three-day festival will showcase over 120 distinguished writers, speakers, thinkers, and performers from more than 10 countries, offering a dynamic blend of voices, stories, and perspectives aimed at inspiring reflection, dialogue, and discovery including special sessions by Godrej DEI Lab that explore the vital themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staying true to the city’s vibrant spirit, the festival will feature its signature events along with the Great Debate, Book in Focus, indoor and outdoor performances, the Little Festival for Children, and a variety of engaging workshops.

 

This year, the LitFest will be expanding accessibility with over 15 sessions featuring Indian Sign Language (ISL) interpretation by Access for All, who will also lead a zine-making workshop for children to encourage empathy. A sensory-friendly tent in the Open-Air Plaza offers a calming zone for neurodivergent children and others, equipped with tactile materials, soft seating, and noise-cancelling tools, supported by trained facilitators.

 

Commenting on the association, Nadir Godrej, Chairperson, Godrej Industries Group said, "Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest is celebration of Mumbai’s spirit – a city that thrives on stories in its streets, people and culture. It is a place where people can share their ideas and set their imaginations free. At Godrej Industries Group, we firmly believe in and cherish the power of storytelling and are proud to partner with LitFest once again. This edition promises a rich tapestry of conversations, performances, and reflections. We look forward to three days of celebrating literature and life." 

 

The prestigious Godrej Literature Live! Awards will be presented across categories such as Fiction, Non-Fiction, Business, and Playwriting. The festival will also bestow its highest honours: the Poet Laureate Award to acclaimed Gujarati poet Sitanshu Yashaschandra, and the Lifetime Achievement Award to celebrated Hindi novelist and poet Vinod Kumar Shukla.

 

Amy Fernandes, Festival Co-Director said, “As we celebrate 16 years of Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest, it’s heartening to see the festival’s growth into a vibrant platform for ideas, stories, and conversations that bring our community together. Our partnership with Godrej Industries has helped evolve this journey to become a true celebration of Mumbai’s literary spirit and a source of inspiration for future generations.”

 

About Godrej Industries Group:

The Godrej Industries Group (GIG) serves 1.1 billion consumers globally across businesses in diverse industries, including consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals. Godrej was founded in 1897 to help build economic independence for India. We are committed to growing and strengthening this legacy of innovation for a cause; building for a more sustainable future, while placing our planet and people alongside profit. GIG houses several rapidly growing businesses that are the leaders in their respective categories. Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) is an emerging markets FMCG leader in Home and Personal Care with a growing presence in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Godrej Properties (GPL) is India’s leading real estate developer by sales and brings the Godrej philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Godrej Agrovet’s (GAVL) portfolio businesses address key challenges faced by Indian agriculture; improving the productivity of Indian farmers through innovative products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. Godrej Industries (Chemicals), the group’s oldest business, is India's leading manufacturer of oleochemicals and surfactants. Godrej Fund Management (GFM) is the real estate private equity arm of the group. Godrej Capital (GC), the newest company in the group, is a fast-growing financial services business.

PhonePe Rolls Out 'PhonePe Protect' To Safeguard Users From Fraudulent Transactions

 ~ Flags potentially risky transactions in real time, preventing financial fraud

PhonePe has rolled-out ‘PhonePe Protect’- a security framework designed to safeguard users from fraudulent transactions. This feature notifies users to avoid making payments to potentially suspicious numbers and displays a 'PhonePe Protect' alert, to users attempting such transactions. The feature also offers insights into the risks involved when transactions are declined for security reasons. With this initiative, PhonePe ensures its commitment to secure digital transactions for millions of Indian citizens.

 

‘PhonePe Protect’ incorporates a mechanism to identify and block transactions directed toward mobile numbers that are flagged as suspicious by The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through their ‘Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)’ feature. PhonePe’s system intelligence actively detects these risks during the payment process and intervenes in real time once the risks are detected. Users then receive relevant warnings as notifications to help them make informed decisions about their transactions, further improving their overall security.

 

As an early adopter of DoT’s FRI, PhonePe has made use of the feature to decline transactions linked to ‘Very High FRI’ mobile numbers and display an on-screen alert as part of the ‘PhonePe Protect' feature. For ‘Medium FRI’ numbers, the app displays a proactive user warning before allowing the user to make the transaction.

 

The introduction of this new feature builds on a key collaboration showcased at the 2025 India Mobile Congress (IMC), where the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recognised PhonePe for combating cyber frauds for early implementation of its AI-based Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) tool. PhonePe, in turn, demonstrated how ‘PhonePe Protect’ uses this crucial DoT tool to actively safeguard users during transactions.

 

Commenting on the new feature, Anuj Bhansali, Head of Trust & Safety at PhonePe, said, “At PhonePe, payment security is paramount, and we have implemented several initiatives to safeguard our customers. ‘PhonePe Protect' represents our vision of creating a financial ecosystem where security is seamlessly embedded into every transaction. With this feature, we've developed a robust security system that shields our user base (which was over 61 crore as of March 31, 2025) from cyber threats in real-time. This is more than just a security feature– it's our commitment to building a safer digital payments ecosystem for India. We are confident that this solution will establish a secure and seamless payments experience for our users.”

 

PhonePe Protect aims to minimize the likelihood of unintended transfers to fraudulent recipients and disrupt illicit financial movements. It also builds user confidence through clear and contextual security information if a transaction is declined due to security concerns.

 

About PhonePe:

PhonePe Limited (Formerly PhonePe Private Limited) is a technology company that builds digital platforms for Payments, Digital Distribution Services, Financial Services and Marketplace Solutions. Headquartered in India, the PhonePe digital payments app was launched in 2016. As of March 31, 2025, PhonePe has over 61 Crore registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4.4 Crore merchants.

 

PhonePe’s products and services include Consumer Payments (including Digital Distribution Services), Merchant Payments, Lending and Insurance Distribution services, and New Platforms, which comprises Share.Market (stock broking and mutual funds distribution platform), Pincode (omni-channel hyperlocal commerce platform connecting consumers with local offline stores), and Indus Appstore (Android-based mobile app marketplace).

This Chhath Puja, Tata Tea Agni Leaf Celebrates Bihar’s Tikuli Artform, Launches TVC And Exclusive Festive Packs

This Chhath Puja, Tata Tea Agni – Bihar and Jharkhand’s leading tea brand – introduces its limited-edition festive packs adorned with the intricate Tikuli artform, a traditional hand-painting style from Bihar with a rich heritage of over 800 years. Each pack pays homage to Bihar’s rich cultural tapestry while capturing the devotion and rituals of the four days of Chhath Puja: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya.

These packs have been designed under the artistic direction of Mr. Ashok Kumar Biswas, recipient of the Padma Shri award, a pioneering Tikuli artisan who has dedicated his life to reviving this heritage craft from Bihar. By blending Tikuli art with elements of Mithila painting, he has reimagined traditional motifs into exquisite decorative expressions. Each of the four festive packs tells the visual story of the four days of Chhath – Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya, illustrated through intricate Tikuli artwork that beautifully weaves together tradition, art, and culture in everyday moments of chai. With the launch of these limited-edition Tikuli art-inspired festive packs, Tata Tea Agni Leaf continues its mission of celebrating regional pride and reviving traditional artforms that define the heart of Bihar.

Complementing the festive packs is the launch of an evocative TVC that encapsulates the essence of Chhath Puja, devotion, togetherness, and reverence for tradition. The film showcases families and loved ones coming together to perform the rituals and customs of each day with joy, reverence, and devotion. Supported by a soul-stirring song, it celebrates the spirit of Chhath through symbolic elements like kharna ki kheer, thekua, daura, and arghya. The video beautifully interweaves glimpses of the Tikuli-inspired festive packs, merging art, music, and tradition to evoke nostalgia and pride.

Link to TVC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZi7whWzEMA

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Puneet Das, President – Packaged Beverages, India and South Asia, Tata Consumer Products, said, “Tata Tea Agni Leaf, the leading tea brand in Bihar and Jharkhand, has always believed that our role goes beyond offering a great cup of tea. It’s about being part of our consumers’ lives and the moments that matter most. Chhath Puja is one such moment, a festival of devotion, perseverance, and gratitude that binds families and communities together. Our limited-edition festive packs, inspired by Bihar’s timeless Tikuli artform, celebrate the beauty of each ritual from Nahay Khay to Usha Arghya and serve as a tribute to the state’s artistic legacy. We’re also proud to release our new TVC, which brings alive the festival’s emotional depth through music and imagery. Through this campaign, we celebrate the enduring spirit of Bihar while strengthening our bond with the people who’ve made Tata Tea Agni Leaf a cherished companion in every home.”

Commenting on the association, Mr. Ashok Kumar Biswas, said, “It has been a privilege to collaborate with Tata Tea Agni Leaf on this campaign and help to design the special Chhath Puja edition packs inspired by Tikuli art. With this, the brand has provided a wonderful platform to showcase Bihar’s artistic heritage and bring alive the beauty of Tikuli art to a wider audience. I am proud to see how a brand so deeply rooted in the region is helping revive traditional artforms and celebrate the rich culture of Bihar in such a meaningful and contemporary way.”

Speaking about the campaign, Mr. Arnab Chatterjee, Tree Design, said, "We have been celebrating Tata Tea Agni's association with Chhath Puja for the past few years. Every year the endeavour is to highlight the rich art and culture of Bihar. This year we collaborated with Ashok Kumar Biswas to help bring alive the 4 days of Chhath with his beautiful illustrations using the Tikuli Artform. We captured nuances of each day using the exquisite skill of Ashok Kumar Biswas and his command over the craft of Tikuli Art to bring alive the packs as a homage to the 4 revered days of Chhath Puja.”

Through art, storytelling, and community celebration, Tata Tea Agni Leaf continues to build meaningful connections with consumers – turning every cup into a celebration of culture.

About Company: 

Tata Consumer Products Limited is a focused consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella. The Company’s portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. Its key beverage brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Organic India, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper+ and Tata Gluco+. Its foods portfolio includes brands such as Tata Salt, Tata Sampann, Tata Soulfull, Ching’s Secret and Smith & Jones. In India, Tata Consumer Products has a reach of over 275 million households, giving it an unparalleled ability to leverage the Tata brand in consumer products. The Company has a consolidated annual turnover of ~Rs. 17,618 Crs with operations in India and International markets. 

Last 10-year financials are available on Historical financial data.  For more information on the Company, please visit our website www.tataconsumer.com

Mahindra Lifespaces Signs MoU With Tata Projects Aims To Enhance Construction Efficiency And Scalability

  

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited (MLDL), the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Projects Limited, one of India’s sustainable technology led engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies. The partnership aims to enhance construction efficiency and scalability starting with Mahindra Vista Project in Kandivali, Mumbai.

 

Under this MoU, Tata Projects will serve as a strategic construction partner to deliver execution for Mahindra Lifespaces’ project development. The partnership will focus on leveraging advanced construction technologies, sustainable material usage, and digitally enabled project management systems to ensure timely delivery, consistent quality, and reduced carbon footprint. This partnership aligns with Mahindra Lifespaces’ commitment to operational excellence and Tata Projects’ expertise in delivering world-class, future-ready infrastructure.

 

Speaking at the signing of the MoU, Amit Kumar Sinha, Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., said “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey towards scaling Mahindra Lifespaces’ portfolio while staying true to our sustainability and quality-first ethos. Tata Projects’ proven execution excellence and innovative construction practices will help us accelerate delivery timelines and enhance customer experience. Together, we aim to redefine the benchmarks for sustainable, tech-driven construction in India’s real estate sector.”

 

Vinayak Pai, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Projects Ltd., added “This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to building responsibly using cutting-edge technologies and efficient engineering processes. At Tata Projects, we believe in creating infrastructure that is not only future-ready but also environmentally conscious. We are delighted to partner with Mahindra Lifespaces — a pioneer in sustainable and customer-centric real estate — to deliver projects that set new benchmarks in quality, safety, and sustainability. Together, we aim to create a model of excellence for modern, environment-conscious urban development in India.”

GIFT Nifty Sets An All-Time High Monthly Turnover Of US $103.45 Billion In The Month Of October 2025

·         GIFT Nifty recorded the highest-ever monthly turnover of US $103.45 billion (INR 9,16,576 Crs. equivalent) with 2.06 million contracts during October 2025

GIFT Nifty, which stands as a new benchmark to the growth story of Indian equity market, recorded a new milestone and has added yet another feather in its cap in terms of achieving All-Time High Monthly Turnover of US $103.45 billion as on 30th October 2025. This remarkable feat surpasses its previous record of US $102.35 billion set in May 2025.

 

This milestone reflects the growing global interest and trust in the GIFT Nifty as a benchmark for the India’s growth story.  We are glad to witness the success of GIFT Nifty and express our sincere gratitude to all the participants for their overwhelming support and making GIFT Nifty a successful contract.

 

Trading turnover on NSEIX has been growing exponentially since commencement of a full-scale operation of GIFT Nifty on July 3, 2023. Since the first day of full-scale operations, GIFT Nifty has witnessed a total cumulative volume of over 52.71 million contracts with total cumulative turnover of US $2.39 trillion till October 30, 2025.

Indian Fharma Fair – 14th Edition Set To Transform Bangalore’s Pharma Landscape

The 14th edition of the Indian Fharma Fair, South India’s biggest pharmaceutical exhibition, will be held at Palace Grounds, Gate No. 9, Princess Shrine, Bengaluru. The event will be inaugurated by Sri Raghunath Reddy R, President, and A.K. Jeevan, General Secretary, Karnataka Chemists and Druggists Association (KCDA), which also supports the exhibition.

The two-day fair will feature over 70 leading pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing companies from across India, including Medicant Group, Psychocare Health, Zee Laboratories, Medicef Pharma, Matteo Formulations, Kedar Drugs & Pharmaceutical, Elkos Healthcare, Xieon Lifesciences, and many others.

Aimed at connecting the entire pharma ecosystem, the exhibition offers a dynamic platform to showcase innovations, technologies, and business opportunities across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, ayurvedic and herbal products, wellness, veterinary care, and cosmetics.

This year’s edition will focus on pharma franchising, third-party and contract manufacturing, generic medicines, and export opportunities, bringing together manufacturers, marketers, medical professionals, wholesalers, and distributors under one roof.

Mr. B.S. Bhandari, Director of Indian Fharma Fair, remarked, “We’re proud to host the fair’s fourteenth edition and the second in Bengaluru. This large-scale event unites pharma companies nationwide, helping visitors discover new products, suppliers, and partnerships while contributing to Karnataka’s economic growth.”

The Indian Pharma Fair continues to serve as a hub of innovation, collaboration, and opportunity, driving growth and excellence across India’s pharmaceutical sector.

For more details, visit: www.indianfharmafair.com

Apollo Cancer Centres Turns Chocolates Into Health Reminders With ‘Check-Olate’—A Sweet Pause That Could Save Your Life

A treat that’s more than just a chocolate, reminding every woman to take a moment for herself.

 

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) has launched a unique initiative that blends indulgence with awareness through ‘Check-Olate’, a sweet treat that carries an even sweeter reminder: take a moment for yourself.

 

According to GLOBOCAN, breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality among Indian women, accounting for 13.5% of all new cancer cases and 10.6% of total cancer deaths. Despite this growing burden, screening rates remain alarmingly low, with only 1.6% of women aged 30–69 years having ever undergone screening (NCBI). Recognising the urgent need for greater awareness and proactive prevention, ACCs aims to normalise self-care through Check-Olate and empower women to make breast self-examination a monthly ritual, helping them take charge of their health early.

 

Mr Dinesh Madhavan President - Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. said, “When women are healthy, nations prosper. Every woman’s well-being is a force multiplier that strengthens families, communities, and the economy. Closing the women’s health gap could add an estimated 1 trillion dollars annually to the global economy by 2040. At Apollo, we see women’s health as a national priority and a shared responsibility. Through Apollo Cancer Centres, we are advancing early detection, enabling timely intervention, and building a culture where proactive care is the norm. The ‘Check-Olate’ initiative is another purposeful step in this mission, reminding women that self-care is not a privilege; it is power, and it fuels a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous India.”

 

Ms. Pooja Gandhi, said, “Everyone loves chocolate; it brings comfort, warmth, and a bit of joy into our day. What makes Check-Olate truly special is how it takes something so universally loved and turns it into a gentle reminder for women to care for themselves. Through something as simple as a bar of dark chocolate, it encourages regular breast self-examination. I think that’s such a creative and thoughtful way to turn awareness into action and empower women to truly understand their health.”

 

Each bar of dark chocolate (Check-Olate) features a QR code that, when scanned, opens an animated video demonstrating a step-by-step guide on breast self-examination.

 

Dr. Jayanti Thumsi, Lead & Robotic Surgeon, Breast Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Bangalore, said, “When it comes to breast cancer, early detection isn’t just important, it’s lifesaving. At ACC, we’ve witnessed firsthand how timely screening and awareness have helped save numerous women through early-stage diagnosis and treatment. Check-Olate is our way of turning a moment of indulgence into a reminder for proactive health. Dark chocolate, known for its antioxidant and mood-enhancing benefits, becomes a comforting messenger of care, reminding every woman that a simple self-examination, just a few minutes a month, can make all the difference. By making this message accessible and relatable, we aim to replace fear with awareness and action.”

 

Beyond its symbolic warmth, Check-Olate thoughtfully uses dark chocolate for its proven wellness benefits. According to NCBI, dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids that help reduce inflammation, support heart health, and uplift mood. Research further highlights its positive effects on skin, cardiovascular, and metabolic health, making it not just a treat for the senses but a meaningful reminder that caring for your health can also be a source of comfort.

 

‘Check-Olate’ is more than a Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative; it’s a movement to help women reclaim control over their well-being through simple, meaningful rituals. By turning a moment of indulgence into a nudge for self-care, Apollo Cancer Centres redefines how healthcare communication can connect with empathy, creativity, and purpose.