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  • Aggcon Equipments International files DRHP with SEBI for IPO; eyes ₹332 crore to fuel national infrastructure expansion

    Aggcon Equipments International Limited sets the stage for a landmark IPO, combining fresh capital infusion and promoter divestment to scale its high-performance rental equipment fleet and deepen its presence in mission-critical infrastructure projects nationwide.

    Aggcon Equipments International Limited, a prominent Haryana-headquartered infrastructure equipment rental company, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as it prepares to go public. With a track record spanning more than two decades, the company plans to raise ₹332.04 crore through a combination of fresh issue and offer-for-sale.
    The public offering comprises a fresh issue of shares amounting to ₹332.04 crore, with ₹168 crore allocated for the repayment or prepayment of existing borrowings and ₹84.03 crore earmarked for capital expenditure to augment its equipment base. An offer-for-sale will also be conducted by the company’s promoters, Jitender Aggarwal and Renu Aggarwal, who will divest up to 94 lakh shares collectively. The balance will be used for general corporate purposes.

    Established in 2003, Aggcon Equipments has grown into one of the country’s most recognised equipment leasing brands for infrastructure development. With a sharp focus on rental-only operations, the company maintains an agile fleet of 337 active units with an average age of 2.91 years as of 31 March 2025. These units span across earthmoving machinery, road construction tools, concrete and foundation rigs, aerial workspace platforms, and other essential equipment supplied by top OEMs including L\&T, Hyundai Construction, Sany, Wirtgen India, and Apollo Carmix.
    The company has deployed its fleet in over 500 project sites across 27 states and five union territories. Its machinery has supported flagship infrastructure works like the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Dhubri-Phulbari bridge, and the Indian Navy’s INS Varsha submarine bunker in Vishakhapatnam. Aggcon’s clients include high-profile engineering and construction giants such as Afcons Infrastructure, Tata Projects, Monte Carlo, Rahee Infratech, and GR Infraprojects.

    In December 2024, the company acquired four complementary entities—Savbri International, RJSP Logistics, Remodelers Buildcon, and Max Rentals—to further enhance its regional and service capabilities. These strategic acquisitions strengthen Aggcon’s logistics footprint and ensure equipment availability for time-sensitive, high-volume projects.
    For Fiscal 2025, Aggcon Equipments reported a revenue of ₹164.02 crore, up 19.47 percent from ₹137.29 crore in the previous fiscal year. Net profit surged by 35.64 percent to ₹30.71 crore, driven by improved fleet utilisation, efficiency-led expense management, and a broader geographic spread. The company’s income stream was largely powered by rental income, followed by freight logistics supporting end-to-end service delivery.

    The IPO is being managed by Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited as the sole book-running lead manager. MUFG Intime India Private Limited will serve as the registrar to the issue. Once listed, the company’s equity shares will trade on both the BSE and NSE, positioning Aggcon Equipments among India’s few listed players focused exclusively on infrastructure rental services.
    With India’s capital expenditure pipeline projected to surge under the National Infrastructure Pipeline and PM Gati Shakti scheme, Aggcon’s listing is expected to draw keen interest from investors tracking construction and logistics enablement themes. The IPO’s success will not only validate the company’s capital-efficient operating model but may also catalyse a new wave of growth in asset-light infrastructure servicing platforms.
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  • Travel Food Services IPO receives strong interest with 2.88x subscription; institutional bids lead demand

    Travel Food Services Limited receives 2.88 times total subscription as institutional demand outpaces expectations; company looks to deepen travel F\&B dominance with post-listing growth roadmap

    Travel Food Services Limited concluded its initial public offering with a total subscription of 2.88 times, backed by significant participation from institutional investors. The IPO, priced in the range of ₹1,045 to ₹1,100 per share, attracted total bids for 3,86,35,012 shares, compared to the offer size of 1,34,12,842 shares.

     Institutional capital dominates
    Qualified Institutional Buyers accounted for the largest portion of the demand, applying for 2,93,98,278 shares against 38,20,095 shares reserved. This translates to a subscription of 7.70 times for the QIB category, reflecting strong confidence from global and domestic financial institutions.
    The non-institutional investor category, which includes high-net-worth individuals and corporates, subscribed 1.27 times. Bidders in this segment applied under amounts above two lakh rupees, indicating steady interest from private capital sources.
    Retail Individual Investors showed a moderate response with a subscription of 0.69 times. The employee reserved segment, however, was fully subscribed at 1.72 times, signaling internal alignment with the company’s growth prospects.

     Lead managers and registrar
    The offering was managed by four lead managers:

    • Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited
    • HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited
    • ICICI Securities Limited
    • Batlivala and Karani Securities India Private Limited
    • The registrar to the issue is MUFG Intime India Private Limited.

    Company profile
    Travel Food Services operates food and beverage outlets as well as lounge services at domestic and international travel hubs. As of March 2025, the company maintains a presence in 14 major Indian airports, alongside operations in Malaysia and Hong Kong.
    The company serves travellers through a curated portfolio of 127 food and beverage brands, combining in-house concepts with partner brands. Its lounges cater to passengers eligible through airline partnerships, card memberships, and loyalty programmes.
    It also runs quick service restaurants across nine highways in India, expanding its access to on-road travellers. The company has established itself as a key player in both the airport food and lounge categories.

     Performance snapshot
    According to its latest financial disclosures, Travel Food Services reported revenue of ₹1,687.74 crore for the year ended March 2025. This marks an increase of 20.87 percent over the previous fiscal year. Net profit for the same period reached ₹379.66 crore, growing 27.35 percent year-on-year.
    With its IPO now closed and investor interest recorded across categories, the company prepares to build on its presence in India’s travel and hospitality space.
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  • Techjockey enters US market with $2 Million investment, aims to onboard 1000 SaaS sellers and 40,000 buyers

    The SaaS discovery platform founded by Akash Nangia and Arjun Mittal brings its India-proven model to the United States, targeting exponential growth by simplifying software procurement for SMBs and enabling a scalable go-to-market engine for global SaaS vendors.

    Techjockey, India’s largest B2B software buying platform, has officially announced its entry into the United States market, unveiling a strategic expansion plan that includes a $2 million investment over the next 12 months. The move signals the platform’s intent to reshape how small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the US discover, evaluate, and procure enterprise technology.
    With a global base of over 500,000 active buyers and 2 million monthly users, Techjockey is leveraging its India-proven model to introduce a localized SaaS discovery engine tailored to the unique demands of the US business ecosystem.

    Unlocking value for American SMBs
    The company’s US strategy focuses on simplifying SaaS adoption for SMBs, many of whom face resource limitations and decision fatigue in a fragmented software marketplace. Techjockey will offer assisted buying through AI-powered recommendations and human sales advisors, streamlining the journey from discovery to implementation.
    “We see the US not just as a large market, but as a dynamic space where buyers are increasingly overwhelmed by software choices,” said Akash Nangia, Co-Founder of Techjockey. “Techjockey simplifies this journey by combining AI-driven matching with deep human expertise, especially for SMBs with limited IT resources.”

    Building a seller-first ecosystem
    The expansion also opens a robust go-to-market channel for SaaS companies. Techjockey will onboard over 1,000 sellers across high-demand software categories including CRM, HRTech, ITSM, Cybersecurity, and FinTech.
    “We’re creating a revenue channel for SaaS companies, from early-stage startups to large ISVs, who want to penetrate the SMB segment but lack feet-on-street capabilities in North America,” added Arjun Mittal, Co-Founder.
    Sellers benefit from Techjockey’s full-stack enablement suite: content localization, demo support, performance marketing, and assisted sales infrastructure, eliminating the need for costly sales teams.

    Platform roadmap and three-year vision
    As part of its go-to-market roadmap, Techjockey will establish a US-based team across sales, partnerships, and customer success. The platform will also deploy localized pricing intelligence, side-by-side comparison tools, and subscription management features.
    Over the next three years, Techjockey aims to:
    • Onboard 40,000 buyers across the US
    • Deliver $10 million+ in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)
    • List 15,000+ software products across 650 categories
    About Techjockey
    Founded by Akash Nangia (ex-Zomato founding team) and Arjun Mittal (ex-McKinsey), Techjockey is a New Delhi-based B2B SaaS e-commerce platform streamlining the software procurement process. With over 15,000 listed products and 2 million users, Techjockey delivers discovery, demo, purchase, and renewal management, all in one place.
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  • India positions outcome-based financing as a global model: Shri Jayant Chaudhary, highlights national success at UN FfD4

    Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, showcases India’s Skill Impact Bond and Project AMBER as institutionalised outcome‑based finance solutions at the high‑level OECD‑co‑hosted panel in Seville, reinforcing SDG‑linked responsible investment

    At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, emphasized India’s transformation of outcome-based financing (OBF) from isolated experiments into a national framework for inclusive growth.
    A national model with global relevance
    Speaking at the high-level panel “Accelerating SDG Impact through Outcomes-Based Financing,” co-hosted by the OECD and Outcomes Finance Alliance, Shri Chaudhary described India’s evolution from pilots to policy in OBF. He highlighted two flagship initiatives: the Skill Impact Bond and Project AMBER. These models bring together public funds, philanthropic capital, and private investment, aligning all stakeholders around measurable development outcomes in skilling, employment, and gender inclusion.
    “India is not just experimenting with outcome-based financing,we are institutionalizing it,” he noted. “We’re aligning capital with clear metrics that drive systemic improvements.”

    A global policy exchange in Seville
    India’s participation was led by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The panel included senior leaders from Colombia, Kenya, South Africa, Norway, Turkey, Canada, Sierra Leone, the UK, the World Bank, and UNFPA. Shri Chaudhary’s remarks showcased India’s role as a leading voice in development finance innovation, with a focus on real-world results.
    Panel moderators included senior officials from the OECD, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the UBS Optimus Foundation. Together, they explored how OBF models are enhancing transparency, results-driven funding, and accountability across public systems.

    Strategic bilateral engagements
    On the sidelines of FfD4, Shri Chaudhary engaged in targeted bilateral meetings:
    -Mary-Beth Goodman (OECD Deputy Secretary-General):– Discussed OECD’s data expertise in strengthening India’s OBF measurement frameworks.
    -Kate Hampton (CEO, CIFF):– Focused on gender-responsive skilling through the \$14.4M Skill Impact Bond, employer engagement, and data integration.
    -Richard Hawkes (CEO, British Asian Trust) and Tom Hall (CEO, UBS Optimus Foundation):– Explored unlocking private capital for large-scale job creation and entrepreneurship.
    -Patricia Danzi (Director-General, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation):– Discussed collaborative gender-focused OBF models supporting nano-entrepreneurship and women-led development.
    The India-Switzerland TEPA Agreement was also highlighted for its job creation potential.

    Reinforcing India’s vision
    Echoing Finance Minister Smt. Sitharaman’s keynote, Shri Chaudhary reaffirmed India’s readiness to work with global partners in scaling OBF models. “With robust data systems, strong partnerships, and a focus on outcomes, India is creating a replicable model for the world,” he said.
    Outcome-based financing is becoming a central pillar of India’s development strategy. By anchoring funding to verified results, it enhances trust, drives innovation, and ensures that every rupee spent creates measurable change,especially in skilling, employment, and women’s empowerment.

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  • Huawei Watch Fit 4 Series Launches in India with Real-Time Sport Tracking and Emotional Wellbeing Assistant

    Huawei’s newest smartwatch lineup brings holistic health, intelligent navigation, and lifestyle elegance to fitness-first users across the country.

     Huawei has officially launched the next generation of its fitness-oriented smartwatch lineup in India with the debut of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 and HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Pro. Designed for users who balance health goals with productivity and aesthetics, the new wearables combine cutting-edge health tracking, enhanced battery performance, and versatile design options across Android and iOS platforms.

    Both variants feature a large 1.82-inch AMOLED display with advanced metrics including real-time heart rate monitoring, SpO₂, sleep analysis, menstrual insights, and Huawei’s AI-powered stress tracking. The devices support over 100 workout modes, quick reply messaging, Bluetooth calling, voice note functions, and an Emotional Wellbeing Assistant integrated with Huawei Health+.

    Precision, Durability, and Smart Design
    The WATCH FIT 4 Pro stands out with a titanium alloy bezel, aluminum alloy case, and rotating crown navigation. With 3000-nit brightness, IP6X dust resistance, and diving support up to 40 metres, the Pro edition is engineered for outdoor and underwater sports with dual-band GNSS (L1 + L5) and 5ATM water resistance.
    Available in Green Nylon, Blue Fluoroelastomer, and Black Fluoroelastomer straps, it also supports wireless charging and boasts up to 10 days of battery life.

    Meanwhile, the WATCH FIT 4 targets everyday users with a lightweight 27g profile and 9.5mm thickness. Its bezel-less HD display, square aesthetic, and color choices in Black, White, Purple, and Gray make it ideal for urban wearers seeking all-day comfort. The user interface and health tracking metrics are easily accessible, delivering a seamless smartwatch experience that feels intuitive whether you’re navigating fitness insights or checking notifications. Beyond the look and feel, the Fit 4 also integrates deeply with Huawei’s ecosystem, syncing with Huawei Health+ to provide long-term wellness guidance and daily activity optimization without technical clutter. This balance of aesthetic precision and technical performance ensures the Fit 4 offers more than style, it delivers a complete, day-long smart assistant on the wrist.
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  • Artificial Intelligence and Startups: Shaping the Future with Innovation and Integrity

    By Niranjan Gidwani, Certified Board Director (MCA – India) | ESG Director | Digital Leadership | UAE Superbrands Council Member

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping the global startup environment, not as an addition to technology, but as its foundation. Much like the internet shift of the 1990s, artificial intelligence, often abbreviated as AI, is no longer a concept for the future. It defines how new businesses are conceived, built, and scaled.Startups that originate with artificial intelligence embedded in their operations are now emerging as leaders across geographies. These firms operate with leaner structures and faster product cycles. They offer hyper-personalized services and continuously evolve with data as the cornerstone of every decision. This model is being embraced across sectors, healthcare, education, finance, agriculture, both in developed economies and rising markets such as India, where AI integration in startups has accelerated rapidly.

    Data-led innovation drives these companies. Unlike traditional businesses that apply AI as a tool, AI-native startups incorporate it from inception. This design ensures rapid feedback loops, adaptive models, and an ability to serve niche markets, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with vernacular content and intelligent localization strategies based on regional languages.
    Despite these advantages, several operational and ethical challenges persist. Recruiting AI-trained professionals remains difficult as demand exceeds supply. Building custom AI infrastructure requires capital-intensive investment. Handling sensitive data invokes questions around privacy and regulatory compliance, and errors in AI decision-making can erode consumer trust quickly.
    Furthermore, there is growing concern about job displacement, particularly for roles that are easily automated. Responsible AI implementation, thus, goes beyond compliance. It involves designing systems with accountability, fairness, and explainability at their core. Entrepreneurs must focus on building AI strategies that prioritize transparency, support human creativity, and advance sustainable growth.

    India’s startup ecosystem has begun to embrace this model. According to various industry reports, more than 70 percent of Indian startups in 2025 are actively leveraging AI at core business levels. These include deploying predictive analytics for customer behavior, automating sales funnels, and improving operational cost efficiency by as much as 30 percent. As India develops its own foundational AI models tailored for its linguistic and cultural matrix, it opens the door for digital sovereignty and leadership in AI infrastructure.
    Indigenous innovation also means AI becomes a driver of digital public goods, tools that enhance productivity for both private and government applications. Whether it is improving agricultural supply chains, developing educational tools for multilingual populations, or deploying AI in healthcare diagnostics, Indian startups are making rapid progress.

    As we step into the second half of the decade, the direction is clear: startups that treat AI not as a tactic, but as a foundational layer, will lead this transformation. These businesses will redefine how products are built, how teams collaborate, and how global markets are accessed. Success will come to those who build AI models that support, not replace, human intelligence.
    This decade will belong to those who can imagine responsibly, build inclusively, and deploy AI in a way that serves communities, ecosystems, and economies, at scale, and with purpose.
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  • NMDC Delivers Record June Production and Posts 31 Percent Growth in Q1 FY26

    June output hits 3.57 million tonnes as quarterly volumes reach 11.99 million tonnes; new Dubai office signals entry into global minerals arena

     NMDC Limited, the nation’s largest iron ore producer, announced record monthly output in June, reaching 3.57 million tonnes, the highest in its history, surpassing the 3.40 million tonnes produced in June 2024. June sales also set a new benchmark at 3.58 million tonnes.This milestone marked a strong start to fiscal year 2026. In the April–June quarter, NMDC produced 11.99 million tonnes of iron ore, reflecting a 31 percent increase over the 9.19 million tonnes delivered in Q1 FY25. Quarterly sales rose to 11.51 million tonnes, up 14 percent year-on-year, cementing it as the company’s best opening quarter yet.

    Shri Amitava Mukherjee, Chairman and Managing Director of NMDC, attributed the performance to disciplined production processes, supply‑chain coordination, and value‑led execution. He emphasized the company’s readiness to sustain annual targets through operational resilience and innovation.

    As part of its strategic expansion, NMDC inaugurated a new international office in Dubai, marking the first overseas corporate outpost in its 66-year history. The Dubai facility will serve as a springboard for broader market insights, enabling NMDC to track mineral demands in the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. This aligns with the company’s move toward diversification beyond iron ore to include strategic minerals such as copper, cobalt, and lithium.

    The new office was unveiled in the presence of senior officials and dignitaries, including NMDC leadership and government representatives, signifying the company’s entry into the global minerals market with confidence and authority.

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  • SMPP Secures ₹300 Crore Order from Indian Army for Bulletproof Jackets and Ballistic Helmets

    Indigenous defence innovation leads national self-reliance with 27,700 bulletproof jackets and 11,700 AK-47 protection helmets

     SMPP Limited, a domestic designer and manufacturer of soldier protection gear, has received two significant orders from the Indian Army under Emergency Procurement Policy 5. These contracts, valued at over ₹300 crore, involve delivering 27,700 bulletproof jackets and 11,700 advanced ballistic helmets.The bulletproof jackets are designed with load distribution systems and quick-release features to enhance soldier mobility and safety under combat conditions. The helmets represent India’s first design capable of stopping hardened steel-core rounds fired from an AK‑47 rifle, marking a key advance in personal protection

    Dr Shiv Chand Kansal, Chairman and Managing Director of SMPP and an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, said this order proves the company’s commitment to the motto “protect those who protect us.” Mr Ashish Kansal, Director and Chief Executive Officer and also an IIT graduate, highlighted SMPP’s strong market position. He noted that the company holds over ninety percent of India’s domestic personal protection gear market and has filed 17 patents with 10 already granted. This focus on research ensures their technology evolves in response to soldier needs.

    In 2008, SMPP began manufacturing ballistic-grade boron carbide plates at its Palwal facility in Haryana, supplying critical armour materials. In 2018, the company delivered 186,138 Level III and III+ bulletproof jackets ahead of schedule. SMPP also supplies specialized ballistic helmets for Sikh regiments and shields tested against armour-piercing rounds.

    This contract supports the broader Make in India defence initiative and reflects the growing strength of local manufacturing in national security. SMPP’s latest achievement advances India’s drive toward self-reliance in protective gear.
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