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Mithun K Chittilappilly Named Chairperson and MD of V-Guard Industries

V-Guard Industries Limited appointed Mithun K. Chittilappilly as chairperson and managing director starting September 27. He has been MD since 2012 and joined as executive director in 2006 when turnover was Rs 229 crore. Under his leadership, turnover grew 24-fold to Rs 5,966 crore by FY 2026, with significant expansion and diversification across India. The workforce increased from 575 in 2006 to 11,350 in 2023.

Business Standard·2h ago

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Politics

UFBU Defers Three-Day Bank Strike After Talks with IBA

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) postponed its planned three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, 2026, after reaching an understanding with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). The strike was called over demands including a five-day banking week, suspension and revision of the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and resolution of pending issues. UFBU warned of an indefinite strike from October 26 if demands remain unmet.

Hindu Business·40m ago

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Business

Jefferies Names Max Financial Top Insurance Pick Despite Target Cut

Jefferies has ranked Max Financial Services as its top life insurance pick, maintaining a Buy rating despite lowering its target price. The brokerage believes regulatory changes will have a manageable impact on growth and identifies additional opportunities through Axis Bank partnerships.

ET Markets·52m ago

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Politics

Supreme Court Hears PIL on MDR Charges for Transactions Above Rs 2000

A Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, is hearing a PIL filed by advocate Anjan Datta. The petition challenges the Centre's September notifications and the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework, which is scheduled to be implemented from October 15.

DNA India·51m ago

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Technology

Affordable Smartwatches Under Rs 3,000 With Long Battery Life

Several budget smartwatches priced below Rs 3,000 now offer long battery life, with some lasting up to two weeks. Key models include Redmi Watch Move with up to 14 days battery, Noise Pulse 4 Max with a large AMOLED display and 7 days battery, and boAt Wave Sigma 3 Curv. These watches also feature clear displays, reliable calling, activity tracking, and water resistance for daily use.

News18 Tech·22m ago

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Politics

TN CM Vijay Launches Gold Ring Scheme for Newborns

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam in Madurai, providing a free one-gram 22-carat gold ring to newborns in government hospitals. The scheme encourages deliveries in state-run hospitals and fulfills an electoral promise. A video shows Vijay kneeling and gifting a gold ring to a smiling baby girl. Eligible babies are those born after June 22 in government facilities.

News18·46m ago·Madurai

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