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Cold Konnect: A Three-Generation Bet on India’s Farmers

26Oct

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Cold Konnect: A Three-Generation Bet on India’s Farmers

Koundinya Pochampally, Founder & CEO of Cold Konnect, is the cover story of CEO Thoughts Magazine’s “Future Ready Company 2026” edition (Vol. 3, October 2026).New Delhi [India], October 24: Hyderabad-based ColdKonnect Tech Solutions is building a digital network for India’s cold chain. It connects farmers, traders and companies with cold storages, refrigerated (reefer) trucks and cold-chain suppliers on one verified platform. Its founder, Koundinya Pochampally, describes the company less as a startup than as the third chapter of a family promise to India’s farmers.“I didn’t set out to launch a startup. I set out to honour a fifty-year promise,” he says.Three generations, one missionThe story begins in the pomegranate o...

Varvee Global reports Rs 6.78 crore profit in Q2, swings back to profitability

24Oct

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Varvee Global reports Rs 6.78 crore profit in Q2, swings back to profitability

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 24: Varvee Global Limited, a vertically integrated textile manufacturing company formerly known as Aarvee Denims and Exports Limited, reported a net profit of Rs 6.78 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking a sharp turnaround from the net loss of Rs 6.56 crore in the preceding quarter. The results were approved by the company’s Board of Directors at a meeting held today.The company’s return to profitability was accompanied by a more than threefold sequential increase in total income to Rs 27.68 crore in the September 2026 quarter from Rs 8.88 crore in the June quarter. However, on a year-on-year basis, total income declined from Rs 34.32 crore in the September 2025 quarter, while net profit fell from Rs 10.21 crore in the corresp...

Deepak Reddy appointed as CEO Designate of Bajaj General Insurance

24Oct

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Business, Press Release

Deepak Reddy appointed as CEO Designate of Bajaj General Insurance

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: The Board of Directors of Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited), a material unlisted subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Limited, approved the appointment of Deepak Reddy as CEO Designate of the company, effective January 1, 2027. He will take charge as MD & CEO on 1st April 2027, subject to approval of IRDAI.Dr. Tapan Singhel will continue as MD & CEO until March 31, 2027, ensuring a seamless transition. Subject to approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), Deepak Reddy will take charge as MD & CEO from April 1, 2027.Subject to IRDAI approval, Deepak Reddy to take charge as MD & CEO from April 1, 2027Dr. Tapan Sin...

Best Crypto Presale Right Now: AlphaPepe Surges Past USD 3.2M as Whales Dump Top Altcoins for USD 0.034 Entry

24Oct

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Business, Technology

Best Crypto Presale Right Now: AlphaPepe Surges Past USD 3.2M as Whales Dump Top Altcoins for USD 0.034 Entry

Iran war fears are back, oil is climbing, and large altcoin holders are moving millions onto exchanges. Traders face another round of watching their portfolios react to headlines from the Middle East. Fresh attacks and fears of wider fighting have kept pressure on energy supplies and hopes of cheaper borrowing.For investors hunting the next big winner, panic is also a time to look beyond the coins everyone already owns. The early entries behind past meme coin fortunes came before the exchange crowds arrived. AlphaPepe still offers that timing, with more than $3.2 million raised before its first public listing.Early Holders Take Profits While New Buyers Hunt Their EntryLookonchain recently flagged an early Ethereum holder selling after a 128x return. Large Solana holders have al...

Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat: Fast Food vs Natural Health: What Your Daily Food Choices Mean for Your Wellbeing

24Oct

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Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat: Fast Food vs Natural Health: What Your Daily Food Choices Mean for Your Wellbeing

By Gurumaa Yogita Khatri | Founder, Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat, Igatpuri, NashikNew Delhi [India], October 23: It is 8 pm. You have had a long day, the family is hungry, and nobody wants to spend another hour in the kitchen. Ordering a pizza or burger feels like the easiest option. And why not? It is quick, convenient and tastes good.The problem begins when an occasional treat becomes an everyday habit.We often think about food in terms of taste, price and convenience. But how often do we stop and ask what our daily eating habits are doing for our health? We may spend money on supplements and wellness treatments, yet overlook the simple choices we make at breakfast, lunch and dinner.At Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat in Igatpuri, Nashik, I believe that understandin...

24Oct

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VMS Events goes Global, unveils new brand identity

From Experiences to Integrated Brand Growth: VMS events, part of VMS Group strengthens its domestic operations, launches a new identity and brings events, activations, technology-led experiences, merchandising and full-funnel marketing under one integrated platform.New Delhi [India], October 24: VMS Events, part of VMS group, unveils new brand identity, and kicks off major growth initiatives as it expands its capabilities. With the domestic presence now present across 6 cities in India, VMS establishes its first international office in London This transformation reflects VMS Group’s ambition to build a globally connected, integrated marketing organisation capable of supporting brands across markets and touchpoints.Founded in 2010, VMS events began its journey as an events and exper...

Manan Heights – Ready Possession – OC Received – Spacious 2 BHK In Thane: Very Few Units Left

24Oct

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Manan Heights – Ready Possession – OC Received – Spacious 2 BHK In Thane: Very Few Units Left

Limited Flats Left! Super Spacious 2 BHK Ready Possession Apartments at Waghbil, Near Hiranandani Estate, Thane West.Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: The clock is ticking for homebuyers searching for the perfect home in Thane! Inventory at Manan Heights by Hari Om Developers is almost completely sold out. If you have been searching for super spacious 2 BHK ready possession apartments at Waghbil, Near Hiranandani Estate, Thane West, this is your final opportunity to secure a home in this highly coveted address.Very Few Units Left for Spacious 2 BHK in Thane. 100% Vastu Compliant, Ready-to-Move Home Today! Book a site visit : https://www.mananheights.in/Driven by massive demand for immediate move-in homes with massive carpet areas, the remaining 2 BHK ready possession fl...

Malaysia Hosted Influential Leaders of Asia as Team Marksmen Celebrated Leadership That Shaped the Future

23Oct

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Malaysia Hosted Influential Leaders of Asia as Team Marksmen Celebrated Leadership That Shaped the Future

New Delhi [India], October 23: Team Marksmen Network hosted Influential Leaders of Asia 2026 on 9 October 2026 at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the platform’s expansion beyond India and its recognition of visionary leaders shaping businesses, industries, and the region’s evolving landscape.Themed “Leading with Resilience, Rising with Purpose,” this initiative brought together prominent business leaders, industry pioneers and policymakers to recognise leadership excellence, organisational transformation and contributions to Asia’s evolving economic landscape.The event unfolded with a welcome address by Sharad Gupta, Co-Founder & MD, Team Marksmen Network. He highlighted Asia’s worldwide impact in innovation, technology, and in...

Upsurge Labs Launches Ninefold Pictures, Commits Over ₹250 Crore to Entertainment

23Oct

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Upsurge Labs Launches Ninefold Pictures, Commits Over ₹250 Crore to Entertainment

Bengaluru-based deep-tech venture partners with Navaras Entertainment to build an integrated business spanning films, hybrid cinemas, music, VFX and animationBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 23: Upsurge Labs has announced its entry into the entertainment industry through Ninefold Pictures, with a commitment of over ₹250 crore over the next 24 months. In partnership with Navaras Entertainment, Ninefold will develop a film and media business across four verticals: Films & Originals, Hybrid Cinemas, Music, and VFX & Animation.Navaras Entertainment, founded by Shriya Torne and Dhruva Karunakar, is a production company with experience taking cinematic projects from concept to release across regional and pan-India markets. Its work spans films, series, documentaries and ani...

Unseen Assagao Marks One Year of Coffee-Led Hospitality

23Oct

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Unseen Assagao Marks One Year of Coffee-Led Hospitality

Bringing together boutique stays, a roastery, Coffee Omakase, food and beverage, Unseen looks beyond the conventional café and hotel.Panaji (Goa) [India], October 23: Unseen Assagao marks its first anniversary with a proposition that puts coffee at the heart of hospitality, not as an amenity, but as the culture shaping the entire experience. Founded by Gaurav Narang, Founder of Coffee Culture and Unseen, the destination brings together boutique stays, an in-house roastery, Coffee Omakase, food, beverages, design and community.Over its first year, Unseen Assagao has brought this philosophy to life through a destination that changes character from morning to night while remaining rooted in its neighbourhood. Guests can check in, stop by for coffee, book Omakase or return for dinner, ...