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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: SBI Life Spell Bee, one of India's long-running spelling competitions, concluded its Grand Finale, marking the successful culmination of the 15th edition of the initiative in association with Mirchi. Eleven-year-old, Master Avik Agrawal, from Bombay Scottish School, Powai, Mumbai, emerged as the winner, through a gruelling competition that witnessed participation from over 1.25 lakh students across 300 schools nationwide, earning him the prestigious 'Spell Master of India' national title.
New Delhi [India], January 17: Lord's Mark Industries Limited has secured a mandate by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to implement solar highway lighting across 104 MoRT & H-identified accident-prone and blackspot locations in Phase 1 along key national highway corridors in the Vijayawada region.
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], January 17: Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled (RMSD), a free residential school for visually impaired girls, proudly hosted its 37th Annual Day Celebrations today at the Sita Auditorium on the school premises.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 17: A deeply reflective and intellectually stimulating session titled "When Gods Don't Matter" captivated audiences at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026 at the AAF Bagaan venue. The session marked the unveiling of poet and PR professional Jagdeep Singh's latest poetry anthology, When Gods Don't Matter.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 17: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India's most trusted real estate developers, reported pre-sales of Rs 1,414 crores in Q3FY26, marking a 17% YoY growth. The average price realisation improved by 12% YoY, while customer collections for the quarter grew by 22% YoY to Rs 1,140 crores.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 17: MBA Wallah, education company PhyscisWallah (PW)'s management exam preparation arm, recorded strong academic outcomes in CAT 2025, with over 30 enrolled students from its various programs securing 99 percentile. These results reflect consistent student effort, alongside structured preparation support and focused mentorship provided by MBA Wallah.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: Admach Systems Limited, a bespoke, tech-first engineering solutions company, is pleased to announce that it has received two orders aggregating to approximately ₹18.11 Crore (inclusive of GST) from Jalaixmi Alloy Steels Pvt. Ltd., Chhattisgarh.
New Delhi [India], January 17: SUGAR Cosmetics, a premium beauty brand with a cult following among Gen Z and millennials, has launched Sugarquoted, a first-of-its-kind podcast dedicated to beauty education in India, in collaboration with YOSO Media, a leading content and storytelling studio. Hosted by Vineeta Singh, CEO and Co-founder of SUGAR Cosmetics and a widely recognised Shark on Shark Tank India, the podcast sets out to bring depth, authenticity, and expertise to conversations around beauty.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: Beacon Trusteeship Ltd., India's first trustee company to be listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), announced the appointment of Mr. Anil Grover as its Chief Executive Officer, reinforcing the company's commitment to strengthening governance-led growth and advancing institutional trust across India's capital markets.
New Delhi [India], January 17: YES SECURITIES designed its OMNI App in line with the leading financial firm's commitment to digital-first services. The next-generation platform is designed to offer investors a seamless, fast, and smart trading experience. The app features advanced tools, an intuitive interface, and multi-asset capabilities. It enables users to manage equities, derivatives, mutual funds, and bonds from a single platform. With the OMNI App, YES SECURITIES seeks to enhance the investment experience for tech-savvy individuals who value efficiency, more educated decision-making, and secure transactions.