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New Delhi [India], November 21: Indian craftsmanship is finding a global stage through IndiTemptation, a contemporary handcrafted décor platform that aims to make India’s rich artisanal heritage accessible to homes and workspaces worldwide. Founded by Parna Banerjee Bhaduri, the company is redefining how Indian handmade products are positioned in the global market.

The idea for IndiTemptation traces back to Bhaduri’s formative years in Shantiniketan, where she watched Dokra artisans meticulously craft metal figurines over open flames. That early exposure to the precision, skill, and storytelling embedded in Indian craft became the foundation for her entrepreneurial vision: to bridge Indian artisans with a global audience seeking authentic, sustainable, and meaningful décor.

A Strategic Vision for Indian Craft

IndiTemptation is not a revivalist or philanthropic initiative. It is a for-profit digital marketplace with a clear business mandate: source high-quality artisanal décor from across India and offer it globally at competitive prices.

“India has immense talent, but what’s missing is visibility and direct access,” says Bhaduri. “The world is ready for Indian décor; our goal is to build that bridge.”

The timing is strategic. The global décor sector, valued at over USD 700 billion, is increasingly favoring handmade, culturally distinctive, and sustainable products. Yet, despite India’s 7 million-strong artisan workforce, the country’s contribution to the global handcrafted décor market remains minimal—a gap IndiTemptation seeks to address.

Handcrafted Beauty at Market-Realistic Prices

IndiTemptation’s business model differentiates itself through competitive pricing. While many luxury-focused platforms mark up artisanal products by 200–300%, IndiTemptation emphasizes volume and accessibility. “Handcrafted beauty should be accessible, not artificially inflated,” notes Bhaduri.

The platform sources directly from artisan clusters across India, curating a diverse yet cohesive catalogue, including:

• Dokra from West Bengal and Chhattisgarh
• Madhubani paintings from Bihar
• Chhau masks from Purulia
• Bamboo crafts from Northeast India
• Terracotta and tribal art forms

These offerings are designed to align with global interior trends—ranging from Scandinavian minimalism to Mediterranean organic aesthetics—while preserving India’s cultural depth.

A Model Built on Fairness and Efficiency

IndiTemptation works directly with artisan communities to ensure fair compensation, steady orders, design collaboration, and efficient logistics. By eliminating intermediaries, the platform ensures artisans benefit from real market demand rather than grants or donations.

“Our approach respects heritage without romanticizing it,” says Bhaduri. “We leverage craft without exploiting it, and we build profit without unjust markups.”

Global Trends Favor Indian Craft

Several global shifts have accelerated demand for Indian handcrafted décor:

1. Cultural Minimalism: Modern interiors increasingly seek warmth, texture, and character.
2. Sustainability: Consumers prefer low-impact, handmade décor over mass-produced alternatives.
3. Authenticity: Machine-made products cannot replicate the stories embedded in handmade creations.
4. Home and Workspace Investments: Remote work and hybrid setups have increased consumer interest in meaningful, aesthetically pleasing interiors.

Blending Cultural Sensitivity with Enterprise

Bhaduri combines deep craft knowledge with sharp business acumen, ensuring that IndiTemptation positions itself as a premium-yet-affordable cultural décor brand. Its clientele spans home décor enthusiasts, interior designers, NRIs, boutique hotels, corporate buyers, and international décor stores.

“Handcrafted décor is not just about nostalgia,” she explains. “It’s about owning something with soul, touched by human hands, something that makes a space feel alive.”

Exporting an Emotion, Not Just Products

IndiTemptation aims to present India not merely as a supplier of craft, but as a curator of cultural luxury. Through the platform, art travels, stories migrate, heritage adapts, and beauty communicates across borders.

In doing so, IndiTemptation is helping Indian artisans achieve global recognition while offering consumers worldwide a unique, meaningful, and sustainable décor experience. They offer delivery across India within 7-8 days.

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 21: Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global Limited (NSE: SSEGL), a leading Chennai based EPC player engaged in integrated infrastructure solutions, announced the receipt of three new civil construction orders from reputed corporates across India.

The company has secured an order from M/s. Reliance Consumer Products Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited and the producer of CAMPA COLA beverages. The project involves Civil Works Execution at Brahmanapalli Village, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, with a total estimated value of ₹26.56 Cr (including GST). This project is also targeted for completion before April 2026.

In addition, Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global Limited has received an order from M/s. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, the Indian joint venture of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan and Kirloskar Group, for the Execution of Civil Works for the Proposed Factory at Plot No. 1, Bidadi Industrial Area, Ramanagara District, Karnataka. The total order value for the initial building is ₹6.95 Cr (including GST), with the project scheduled for completion before April 2026.

The company has further been awarded a civil construction contract by M/s. Krishca Strapping Solutions Limited, Tamil Nadu, for the Construction of a proposed canteen building, including roof truss works, at Building 01B, Logos Mappedu Logistics Park, Thiruvallur District. The order is valued at ₹1.89 Cr (including GST), with completion expected before April 2026.

With the addition of these orders, the total work order book value of Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global Limited stands at ₹1,397.71 Cr (excluding GST), to be executed over the next 4 to 8 months.

On the receipt of the orders, Mr. G. Thiyagu, Managing Director of Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global Limited said, “These project awards from marquee clients such as Toyota Kirloskar, Reliance Consumer Products and Krishca Strapping Solutions underscore the strong execution capabilities that Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global Limited has consistently demonstrated across diverse civil and infrastructure mandates. Our ability to meet stringent quality standards and deliver within committed timelines continues to strengthen our position as a trusted EPC partner for leading industrial players.

With these additions, our order book now stands at ₹1,397.71 Cr (excluding GST), providing clear visibility for sustained execution momentum over the coming months. We remain focused on operational excellence and disciplined project management to ensure timely and efficient delivery across all ongoing and upcoming projects.”

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New Delhi [India], November 21: Every outstanding achievement begins with a story of passion, innovation, and commitment. The NB Excellence Awards 2025 continue that tradition by celebrating the people and brands shaping India’s hospitality, lifestyle, and wellness industries. The new edition promises to be wonderful, more inclusive, and more visionary than ever before. It will be held on December 19, 2025, at the prestigious Radisson Blu, Dwarka, New  Delhi. This year’s awards aim to create a fantastic space where industry legends meet innovators, and where collaboration enhances excellence. With a focus beyond hospitality into lifestyle and wellness, the NB Excellence Awards 2025 are set to honour India’s experience economy. 

Mission and Vision For Shaping the Future of Recognition

If we talk about its success, the NB Excellence Awards 2025 come with a broad vision nd mission. Mission is to create an exciting platform that connects hospitality, lifestyle, and wellness industry leaders with emerging brands, fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth. The awards aim to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by giving them the visibility and credibility that they deserve, helping them reach a wider audience, and achieve valuable growth. Vision is to become the premier networking and genuine platform that celebrates excellence, creativity, and sustainability. The NB Excellence Awards aspire to unite industry megastars, set new benchmarks, and build a strong community that thrives on partnership, knowledge sharing, and empowerment. Industries in Focus of Hospitality, Lifestyle & Wellness across three interconnected sectors: those who will be participating are: Hospitality, which celebrates the heart of service excellence from five-star hotels and boutique resorts to restaurants, event venues, and tourism operators. It recognises innovative experience, design, and management that shape India’s global image as a premier hospitality destination. LA’ India emerges as a hub for design, fashion, and sustainable living. The lifestyle segment will highlight icons from luxury brands, décor, retail, and fashion who are redefining trends with creativity and poise. It also gives a platform to SME founders and creators working toward inclusivity and sustainability in modern lifestyles. As health and mindfulness become priorities in post-pandemic life, the wellness category honours leaders in holistic health, spas, skincare, fitness, and sustainable self-care. It celebrates those who blend technology and wellness to promote a healthier and more balanced society.

Meet the Esteemed Jury members and Guests of Honour’s 2025

The legend’s award is its credible jury composed of seasoned professionals and meaningful leaders who bring a wealth of specialists to the table. The 2025 Jury members include – Honourable Dr. Subhash Goyal (chairman of STIC Travel Group), Honourable Padmashri Dr.A. Sakthivel (Poppy Group) , Honourable Jasveen Kaur (Senior Sourcing Director at New Times Group) , Honourable Jyoti Kapoor (MD and CEO of the renowned fashion designer Dhruv Kapoor), Honourable Ravi Gosain (President of IATO and Managing Director of Erco Travels pvt.ltd), Honourable Raman Dutta (Founder and national general secretary of BSL and managing partner at AI Glocal), Honourable Dr. OP Mendiratta(Managing director of global representation hotel),Honourable  Shiv kumar(Founder of shree balaji knits),Honourable Nimit vijh(General Manager Udyog Vihar  Radisson hotel group), Honourable Viskas Khanduri(co-chair international committee PHDCCI,founder and CEO of Holiday Merchants and co- founder of Innoway), Honourable Dr. Chef Jai Kumar Bhasin(An accomplished culinary expert and executive chef at Royal Caribbean International),Honourable Lakhan Singh(Editor and Publisher of Glass Bulletin is a seasoned journalist and industry le der). This panel of experts represents a perfect blend of hospitality, fashion, wellness, and business leadership, ensuring fair evaluation and recognition of true excellence.  The 2025 Guest of honors include – Lifetime Achievement Honourable Padma shri Dr Sanjeev Bagai (Chairman Nephron Clinic), Industry icon award Honourable Dr Sandeep Marwah(Founder of Marwah Studios, Noida Film City and AAFT),Honourable Dhruv Kapoor (Founder and creative director of Dhruv Kapoor Design Pvt. ltd), Honourable Desh Raj Bhadana(Director- MEDEPC), Honourable Rajeev Janveja(Lemon tree group of hotels), Honourable Rina Dhaka(Fashion designer). These Guests of honour represent the spirit of the 2025 theme, Hospitality, Lifestyle, and Wellness, symbolising each of the three key sectors.

A First in Style: Fabric Book Debuts at the NB Excellence Awards 

Shree Balaji knits denotes with the slogan of “COMPLETE KNITS SOLUTION UNDER ONE ROOF’’cordially invited on the launch of “Fab Book” which introduce for its premium fabric swatch book with the curated showcasing the finest textiles, textures, and tones which used to offer a world class collection of products including women fabric, Rexine products, PVT products, Gel packs, foam laminated products etc. These are verified against several of the standards before the order is shipped. The Book will be launched by industry legends from the lifestyle and textile industries, as well as by guests. The participants are expected to be launched by V2, Zudio (Tata), Reliance, Asmara, Macteck, Fabriclore, Richa, Radnik Exports, Shahi, Vamani, Modelama Exports LTD, PearlGlobal Industries Limited, Gogo international, SS Media Textile (TFI) & Triburg, with many more.

 The Panel Discussions from Industry Experts 

This year’s panel discussion brings together a remarkable mix of leaders who represent the evolving face of hospitality, including Mr Vikas Khanduri (co-chair, International Committee, PHDCCI, Founder, Holiday Merchant) & Ms Jasveen Kaur, Sr. Director, Newtimes, as moderator from lifestyle and wellness. As a list of panels is Mr Puneet Dhawan(senior director, Merchandising at Newtimes group), known for his strategic vision and deep industry insight, adds a strong operational and leadership perspective to the conversation. Ms Avina Kapoor (senior vice president at Richa Global Exports) brings her expertise in brand building and consumer engagement, offering sharp observations on market trends and innovation. Mr Aanshul Ved Grover (Branch manager for Apparel, Puma Group), a prominent voice in new-age entrepreneurship, contributes his understanding of growth, technology, and modern business models. Joining them is Ms Tanuja Sinha Roy(Founder at Swtantra brand), whose experience in communication, brand strategy, and corporate development makes her a powerful voice on the panel. Together, they are set to deliver an engaging, forward-looking dialogue that reflects the future direction of the industries the awards represent.

Partners and Sponsors are the backbone of brilliance

The NB Excellence Awards 2025 are supported by a strong network of partners, and sponsors whose collaboration has been instrumental in the event’s evolution from hospitality brands to wellness ventures, fashion houses, and travel companies, each partner contributes to the shared goal of celebrating excellence, encouraging innovation, and building lasting industry connections these partnerships also enable participants to reach a wider audience, and align their brand with one of the most trusted award platforms in India’s hospitality, and lifestyle space.

Benefits for Participants and Stakeholders

The NB Excellence Awards 2025 offers value to nominees, winners, and participants beyond recognition. The platform provides unmatched exposure, networking, and growth opportunities. Participants receive extensive branding, and coverage across both digital and print media with all social media platforms over 5 million+ viewers they also gain visibility through reputed publications such as Outlook India stands among the countries most respected and credible media houses, known for its insightful journalism and wide national readership with a monthly digital reach of over 1.80 million readers and strong presence across business, lifestyle, and leadership segments, it ensures maximum visibility among CXOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and decision-makers across ndia. BSL gained over 1.5 lakh viewers focused on the apparel and textile industry in India, and the Negohtel Bulletin gained over 2 lakh readers across media organisations in the hospitality, lifestyle and business sectors.

A night full of moments which you will remember

The NB Excellence Awards 2025 are not just a ceremony; they are a celebration of spirit, dedication, and dreams that define India’s most dynamic industries. For every nominee and attendee, it’s a reminder that excellence is not a destination but a journey that evolves with time, passion, and purpose. In the end, the NB Excellence Awards 2025 stand as a tribute to all who believe in shaping a future built on collaboration, innovation, and brilliance.

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New Delhi [India], November 21: ChargeZone®, India’s largest EV charging company with over 13,500 charging points, today announced the launch of Project E-DHARA (Electrifying and Decarbonising Highways through Accelerated Renewable Adoption), a transformative initiative designed to transition its nationwide electric vehicle charging network to 100 per cent renewable energy. The project is being launched in 2025, beginning with the commissioning of the first renewable-powered charging hub in Dahej, Gujarat. This initiative marks a major milestone in ChargeZone’s mission to decarbonise India’s mobility infrastructure and create a sustainable highway ecosystem powered entirely by clean energy.

The project has been conceived to address one of the most critical challenges in the electric mobility sector: reliance on fossil-fuel-based electricity. Despite the rapid adoption of EVs, nearly 75 per cent of India’s current power generation still comes from coal and other conventional sources, which limits the environmental benefits of electric transportation. Project E-DHARA directly tackles this challenge by integrating solar power generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and next-generation high-speed charging hubs to ensure that both the vehicles and the energy used to power them are fully sustainable.

The first charging site under Project E-DHARA is being developed in Dahej, where ChargeZone will deploy a 1 megawatt (MW) solar plant coupled with a five 05 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system. This hub has been designed to operate primarily off-grid, drawing from the conventional power grid only when necessary to maintain optimal energy security. The facility will serve as the operational prototype for a national rollout plan that aims to establish 100 renewable charging hubs along key national highways by next year.

Explaining the significance of this initiative, Kartikey Hariyani, Founder and CEO of ChargeZone, said, Project E-DHARA represents a pivotal moment in India’s clean energy journey. Electric vehicles have already transformed mobility by eliminating tailpipe emissions, but true decarbonization can only be achieved when the energy that powers them is entirely renewable. Through this initiative, ChargeZone is creating an integrated ecosystem that brings together solar generation, advanced battery storage and high-speed charging infrastructure to enable a 100 per cent clean-energy highway network. This is more than a technological shift; it is a national energy transition positioning India at the forefront of sustainable mobility. We remain committed to building infrastructure that is future-ready, resilient and aligned with the country’s long-term net-zero vision.

This initiative brings together solar power generation, battery energy storage and high-speed charging infrastructure into one unified renewable ecosystem that supports both passenger electric vehicles and BillionE Mobility electric freight trucks. By operationalising 100 renewable-powered charging hubs by next year, most of which will run entirely off grid, ChargeZone is setting a new benchmark for sustainable highway infrastructure while reinforcing its commitment to building a fully decarbonised EV ecosystem across India.

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New Delhi [India], November 17: Globe Civil Projects Limited (NSE: GLOBECIVIL / BSE: 544424), an integrated EPC company with over two decades of experience in delivering large-scale institutional, public infrastructure and commercial development projects, announced its Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter and Half Year ended September 30, 2025.

Key Consolidated Financial Highlights – Q2 & H1 FY2025-26  (In ₹ Mn)

Particulars	Q2 FY26	Q1 FY25	QoQ Growth
Total Income (₹ Mn)	947.81	676.98	40.01%
EBITDA (₹ Mn)	139.90	118.81	17.75%
Net Profit (₹ Mn)	59.75	50.50	18.32%

H1 FY26

• Total Income of ₹1,624.79 Mn

• EBITDA stood at ₹258.71 Mn, with an EBITDA margin of 15.92%.

• Net Profit for the period was ₹110.25 Mn, translating into a Net Profit Margin of 6.79%.

• EPS of ₹2.13

Operational & Business Highlights – Q2 & H1 FY26

• Continued strong execution across 13 ongoing projects spanning education, healthcare, sport infrastructure, commercial and station redevelopment.

• Order book remains above ₹1,000 crore, providing multi-year revenue visibility.

• Secured major new EPC orders aggregating ~₹450 crore, including:

o ₹193.13 Cr – Central University of Punjab (NBCC)

o ₹222.20 Cr – Haryana International Cricket Stadium, Jhajjar

o ₹13.11 Cr – Sports Complex at NIT Delhi (TCIL)

o ₹70.92 Cr – Kotak School of Sustainability, IIT Kanpur (L1)

• Retained its CPWD Class-I Super Contractor status, enabling bidding for projects up to ₹650 crore independently.

• Strengthened footprint across 11 states with growing institutional and government clientele.

Mr. Vipul Khurana, Managing Director, Globe Civil Projects Limited, said:

“Our performance this quarter reflects the strength of our EPC model and our ability to execute complex, multi-year government projects across diverse geographies. The sustained traction in institutional, education, and public infrastructure projects continues to reinforce our position as a trusted execution partner for CPWD, NBCC, RLDA, IITs, NITs and state agencies.

With a disciplined bidding approach and a clear emphasis on high-margin, fully funded government contracts, we are prioritizing quality execution, timely delivery and operational efficiency across all sites. The new orders secured during the period deepen our presence in fast-growing institutional infrastructure segments and further strengthen our order book visibility.

Our strategy remains focused on scaling up execution capabilities, enhancing pre-qualification strengths, and leveraging our in-house engineering, MEP and HVAC teams to deliver technically demanding projects. With a healthy order book, strong client relationships and a proven execution track record across 11 states, Globe Civil is well positioned to drive consistent and sustainable growth going forward.”

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• Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Gajendra S. Shekhawat, and Actor Anupam Kher Highlight the Significance of Inclusivity and Equal Opportunity in a Rising India

New Delhi [India], November 21: Samarth India Conclave and Expo 2025 was organised in the national capital by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) in partnership with Times Network, India’s premium broadcast network from the Times Group. Under the aegis of ‘Samarth by Hyundai’, an initiative dedicated to recognising the potential and celebrating the strength of Persons with Disabilities (PwD), the Conclave and Expo raised awareness on the importance of an inclusive society—one that focuses on driving social transformation by converging technology, innovation, and collaboration through storytelling.

The Conclave brought together Union Ministers, policymakers, technologists, innovators, advocates, and experts to discuss the crucial role of Assistive Technology and Accessible Infrastructure in enabling Persons with Disabilities to achieve their full potential. To further accelerate the endeavour, the Samarth Accessibility Metric (SAM), a benchmark of accessibility for built environments and spaces, was launched at the Conclave. Conceptualised by Times Network and developed by Samarthyam Centre for Universal Accessibility, SAM provides a structural framework to self-evaluate public and private mobility infrastructure. Poised to become a national guideline for stakeholders towards measurable, accountable, and inclusive design practices, SAM is India’s first accessibility rating system to enable unhindered access for every member of society.

Complementing the thought-leadership deliberations, startups and innovators at the Expo showcased adaptive mobility devices, AI-enabled navigation tools, and accessible digital solutions designed to enhance the quality of life for Persons with Disabilities. Curated by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) as the knowledge partner, organisations such as ALIMCO, the National Association for the Blind, and XL Cinemas, amongst others, presented technologies tailored to diverse disability needs.

 Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, emphasised, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India has taken significant steps since 2014 to strengthen dignity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for Persons with Disabilities. The introduction of ‘Divyang’ as a concept has played a pivotal role in shifting societal attitudes, reducing stigma, and building confidence among the community. Our focus is to move towards a truly disability-neutral nation—one where every individual is treated with equal respect and has equal access to opportunities.”

He further added, “In sports, we have ensured full parity between Olympic and Paralympic athletes, enhanced accessibility across new stadiums and facilities, and celebrated our Paralympians with the highest national honours. Assistive technologies such as those showcased at the Samarth India Conclave will be instrumental in advancing this vision and enabling a more inclusive future for all.”

Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, said, “India cannot call itself fully inclusive but we are on a transformative path. Inclusive tourism is not a niche concept—it is a national imperative. We are transforming India’s tourism ecosystem using AI-driven travel guidance, screen-reader-friendly platforms, intuitive layouts, simplified travel information, and voice-assisted navigation. Digital accessibility will define physical accessibility. We are pushing for tactile exhibits, sign-language tours, audio-described heritage walks, sensory-inclusive events, and accessible museum infrastructure, amongst others.”

He reaffirmed, “India is not catching up with global accessibility standards; India is setting them. Accessibility is now embedded across airports, museums, heritage sites, digital platforms, smart cities, and the Swadesh Darshan project. As India moves towards Viksit Bharat 2047, development must include accessible infrastructure, education, mobility, culture, tourism, and above all, an accessible mindset.”

Mr Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “At Hyundai, we see mobility as more than movement—it is momentum for change. It is the strength to empower communities we serve and create a brighter future for all. ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ represents a steadfast commitment to building a world where technology and humanity progress together. With the launch of the Samarth India Conclave & Expo, I am confident we can make accessibility universal and instinctive for every individual, everywhere.”

Mr Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, expressed, “Samarth by Hyundai reflects our belief that accessibility is not an option; it is a fundamental right. With the first-ever Samarth India Conclave and Expo, we are proud to bring together India’s most influential changemakers to accelerate inclusive progress. Through the Samarth Accessibility Matrix and support to assistive technology startups, we aim to empower transformative solutions for people with disabilities. Hyundai will continue championing initiatives that deliver real, measurable change and enable equal opportunity for all.”

Times Network stated, “As India’s legendary media conglomerate, The Times Group has been a torchbearer for every major development of the nation. Our news powerhouse, Times Network, has been at the forefront and a catalyst for innumerable platforms and initiatives over the past decades. The opportunity to add value to this noble initiative by Hyundai, magnify its scale, and enhance the impact on the lives of Persons with Disabilities was therefore an extension of our own vision and philosophy. We are inspired by what this initiative can achieve.”

In its second year, Samarth by Hyundai spreads a simple yet powerful message: When capability is empowered, dreams are achieved. With this promise, the initiative has supported 26 para-athletes, conducted a bilateral Blind Cricket tournament, constructed ramps at public locations, instituted the Samarth think tank, featured stories of Catalysts for Change, spread awareness among 75,000 students, inspired #PledgeForInclusivity—a collective vow to make accessibility a shared responsibility—and launched a host of forthcoming activities in this endeavour to make every Indian truly Samarth.

The Times Group

The Times Group is the leading media conglomerate in India with premium offerings across diverse businesses such as Television, Digital, Print, Radio, Outdoor Media, Events, Music, Films, Real Estate Marketplace, Higher Education and Executive Education. The Times Group delivers the most compelling content to millions of viewers in India and across the globe. As India’s most influential news and entertainment content provider, it houses some of the country’s leading brands such as Times Now, ET Now, Times Now Navbharat, Mirror Now, ET Now Swadesh; Sports Now, Zoom, Movies Now; MN+; Romedy Now; MNX, Mirchi, Gaana, Magicbricks, Junglee Pictures, Times OOH, Times Music, Filmfare, Femina and ET Edge, among others. The Times Group’s Bennett University and TimesPro are fast taking leadership positions in the higher education and executive education categories, respectively, and it has recently diversified into global Sports through a joint venture for the world’s fastest-growing sport of pickleball.

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 20:  Krishca Strapping Solutions Limited, a leading manufacturer of strapping tools, steel strappings, and primary industrial packaging materials, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of FY26, delivering strong growth across key performance indicators.

Standalone Key Financial Highlights

Particulars (₹ In Lakhs)	H1 FY26	H1 FY25	YoY Change
Total Income	9,277.67	6,384.06	45.33%
EBITDA	1,508.93	955.51	57.92%
EBITDA Margin	16.26%	14.97%	129.70 BPS
PAT	618.02	544.46	13.51%
PAT Margin	6.66%	8.53%	(186.71 BPS)

The company continued to strengthen operational efficiencies, delivering significant improvements in profitability and cost management during the period.

1.  Cold Rolling Complex – 60,000 TPA Capacity Under Progress

The company’s new cold rolling complex (60,000 Tons per annum) is progressing as per schedule.

• Installation begins: January 2026
• Commercial production: Expected from Q1 FY27 The facility will focus on:
• Precision gauge stainless steel strips
• High-carbon and hardened & tempered strips
• Automotive-grade cold-rolled strips

2.  Incorporation of a New Subsidiary – Vajra Alloys Private Limited

The Board, at its meeting on 10 October 2025, approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary:

Vajra Alloys Private Limited, to engage in:

• Manufacturing of superalloys and advanced alloy materials
• Catering to aerospace, defence, energy, and precision engineering sectors
• Supporting Krishca’s long-term diversification into high-technology, value-added materials

The subsidiary will be incorporated with an initial capital of ₹10 lakh.

3. New Order Secured from Vedanta Limited – Odisha (₹21.40 Crores)

Krishca has received a fresh order of ₹21.40 crore from Vedanta Limited, Odisha for the supply of Wood Runners for the Cast House, with:

• Tenure: 1 year
• Price validity: 5 years
• Extension potential: Up to 4 additional years based on performance

This order further reinforces Krishca’s long-standing partnership with Vedanta Group entities.

Commenting on the performance of H1 FY26, Mr Bala Manikandan, Managing Director & Founder of Krishca Strapping Solutions Limited, said, “H1 FY26 has been a period of steady execution and strengthening fundamentals for Krishca. Operational improvements, a healthier product mix, and disciplined working capital management are helping enhance efficiency and profitability.

During the half year, standalone Total Income reached ₹9,277.67 Lakhs, reflecting 45.33% YoY growth, while EBITDA surged 57.92% YoY to ₹1,508.93 Lakh, and PAT stood at ₹618.02 Lakh — demonstrating the impact of our ongoing operational and strategic initiatives.

Securing new orders from Vedanta Limited and consolidating contracts with ESL Steel underscores the continued trust our clients place in us. While individual orders are part of our broader growth strategy, they contribute to building a robust pipeline for the coming quarters.

In a recent Board meeting, we approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary, Vajra Alloys, to strategically expand into Super Alloys and advanced material production, positioning Krishca for long-term value creation in high-technology segments.

With a robust order pipeline, growing export opportunities, and the ongoing expansion of our packaging services business, we remain confident in delivering sustained growth and stronger financial performance in the second half of the year.”

About Krishca Strapping Solutions Limited

• Krishca Strapping Solutions Limited is a total packaging solutions provider to the metal industry, specialising in steel strappings and a wide range of primary packaging materials, designed to serve diverse industrial applications.
• The company provides high-strength steel strappings engineered for seamless use in packaging machines, tools, and sharp-edged products, ensuring durability, efficiency, and
• With a strategically located state-of-the-art facility in Chennai, Krishca serves major steel producers and other industrial clients, including Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and SAIL, offering both contract-based packaging services and integrated material solutions.
• Krishca has successfully executed multiple packaging contracts and continues to expand its portfolio with tarpaulins, airbags, HDPE products, desiccants, and VCI-based corrosion protection solutions.
• The company is also expanding its presence in international markets, catering to clients across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
• Focused on innovation, sustainability, and quality, the company aims to strengthen its market leadership while expanding into new domestic and international markets.

Disclaimer: Certain statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, like government actions, local, political or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The Company will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.