MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity) unveils first of its kind industry collaborated academic programs – Career X & Creator X

India’s first AVGC-XR academy to bring holistic industry integrated academic programs taught by industry experts.

Career X and Creator X represent MAAC’s commitment to building the most robust, contemporary, and outcome-driven creative education programs for its learners with a focus on nurturing the creator mindset.

The new future-ready programs will pioneer the next phase of creativity and careers for students of MAAC.

MUMBAI, December 22, 2025: MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity) proudly announces the launch of its new learning initiative for its students of animation, visual effects, gaming, and digital content creation, Career X and Creator X, ushering in a new era of structured, multi-level, layered learning. The framework enhances creative skills, boosts employability, and prepares aspirants for high-demand roles in today’s global digital content creation industry.

The new programs are designed to provide learners with a holistic, future-focused approach to creative education by integrating foundational learning, specialised tracks, and advanced career pathways. This is the first time an academy has not only designed a program holistically aligned with AVGC industry needs but is also ensuring it is facilitated by seasoned industry practitioners. MAAC has collaborated with 13 knowledge partners to strengthen this initiative across the fields of post-production, studios, gaming companies, and technology giants. The confirmed names include Cimpress (parent company of VistaPrint), PhysicsWallah, Godspeed Gaming, Pocket Films, phantomFX, Rocket Science Animation, Cedge Productions, Pixel and Ratio, Resonance Digital LLP, Nilee Games, Mugafi and Zebu Animation Studios, among others. Furthermore, Canon, the world’s foremost leader in imaging technologies has come onboard as knowledge partner for the Creator X curriculum and experience with MAAC. 

With the demand for skilled talent across AVGC-XR (animation, VFX, gaming, comics and extended reality), digital content production, and immersive media, MAAC aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Sandip Weling, Whole-time Director and Chief Business Officer, Global Retail, Aptech Limited, shared “The creative industry today requires talent that is technically strong, adaptable and capable of contributing from day one. Career X and Creator X are designed to meet this need by offering students clear learning outcomes, deeper specialisation and exposure to real-life workflows, aimed at developing a mindset that prioritises originality and storytelling—skills crucial for all the creators today. Whether learners aim to secure high-growth roles in studios or pursue their own ambitions, MAAC’s programs are designed to equip them with the discipline, industry alignment and future-ready skills essential for success.”

The programs are designed to deliver hands-on, industry-relevant learning experiences that fully engage MAAC students in real-world production practices. Available across select career courses, MAAC students go through their regular course module, i.e., career-focused learning for the initial tenure of the course.

Once the fundamentals are clear and delivered, interested and promising students can avail the Creator-X program designed as a first of its kind industry-integrated and practitioner led learning pathway that prepares the next generation of digital creators for the rapidly evolving Creator Economy. Built in collaboration with leading technology partners, content platforms, filmmaker communities, and creator networks, the program equips learners with the skills, tools, and industry exposure needed to ideate, produce, publish, and monetise content across formats.

The objective of CreatorX is to empower young storytellers to become production-ready creators, skilled in short-form video, digital comics, AI-enabled workflows, and multi-platform publishing—while also strengthening their understanding of branding, monetisation, IP rights, and responsible creation. By bridging creative education with real industry opportunities, CreatorX aims to nurture confident, future-ready creators who can contribute meaningfully to India’s fast-growing digital content and creator ecosystem.

Essentially, MAAC is empowering students with two clear learning outcomes with this layered approach. Through Career X, learners continue to go through the course leading to career opportunities eventually. Alternatively, interested learners also get to enrol into the Creator X program should they aspire to be entrepreneurs or content creators in the future.

Introduced during MAAC’s landmark 25th anniversary year and on the sidelines of 24FPS Creator Fest, the new programs mark a major advancement in the institution’s commitment to preparing students for the next era of creative and digital-first professions.

“MAAC has always led the shift in creative education in India. With CareerX and our new CreatorX program, we are building a future-ready ecosystem that prepares students for both the AVGC-XR industry and the fast-emerging Creator Economy. Our CreatorX program is a standout initiative—built as a launchpad for young creators who want to succeed in the rapidly growing Creator Economy. Alongside CareerX, which strengthens talent for the AVGC-XR industry, CreatorX empowers students with real-world production skills, AI-driven workflows, and opportunities to publish and monetise their content. Together, they form a future-forward ecosystem that prepares learners for the next decade of digital careers.” added Mr. Abir Aich, Executive Vice President, Content, Academics & Emerging Technologies at Aptech Ltd.

As MAAC celebrates its silver jubilee year, the successful launch of these pathways stands as a defining chapter in its legacy. Together, Career X and Creator X strengthen MAAC’s mission to expand opportunities for India’s creative talent base and support the country’s rise as a global AVGC-XR powerhouse.

By prioritising structure, innovation and industry alignment, MAAC reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing creators who are not only job-ready but future-ready, equipped to excel in studios, digital platforms, independent ventures and entrepreneurial journeys alike. With these new programs, MAAC continues its mission to nurture creative talent and contribute to India’s growing role in the global media & entertainment ecosystem. 

For admissions, enrolment details, or program-specific information, visit: 

https://www.maacindia.com/ 

About MAAC: 

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity (MAAC) is India’s leading training institute for high-end 3D Animation and Visual Effects. Founded in 2001 & a major brand of Aptech Ltd, MAAC has trained over lakhs of students, worldwide. It has in total over 130 centres globally with cutting-edge infrastructure in over 65+ cities. 

MAAC offers industry relevant career courses on 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Digital Design, Filmmaking, Broadcast, VR & AR. MAAC courses are thoughtfully designed to provide students thorough insights about the dynamics of the industry. It provides real-life training environment to students, backed by excellent faculty, world-class infrastructure, and the latest technical tools.

MAAC students are placed across all domains of the Media & Entertainment industry in India & overseas. With our job-ready courses, MAAC students are placed in leading production houses and studios such as DNEG, Amazon, Red Chillies VFX, Accenture, Green Gold Animation, NY VFXWAALA, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Framestore, PhantomFX, BotVFX, 88 Pictures, and Folks VFX, amongst others. 

Tiann upsets top seed for title; Padwal bags a double

Pic: Shyam Bhatia (Event Sponsor); Sunil Gavaskar; Ms. Aparna Popat (Arjuna Awardee and Olympian); Supriya Devgun (Founder and Managing Director, Badminton Gurukul); Ayaz Bilawala (Tournament Secretary, Bombay Gymkhana); and Khalid Ansari (Renowned Journalist) with the champions of the Yonex–Sunrise Gautam Thakkar Memorial Junior State Badminton Championships

 

The big match temperament of third seed Tiann Castellino was once again on display against top seed Anvisha Ghorpade, as she scored an upset win in three games to lift the Girls U-15 singles title in Yonex-Sunrise Gautam Thakkar Memorial Junior State Badminton Championships, sponsored by Shyam Bhatia (Cricket for Care) at the Bombay Gymkhana late on Sunday.

 

The young shuttlers were cheered on by a star studded crowd, among them close friends of the late Gauram Thakkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Shyam Bhatia, Khalid Ansari and Aparna Popat, to name a few. The event was promoted by Badminton Gurukul.

 

After losing the first game 17-2,Tiann made a strong comeback in the closely-fought second. With Anvisha trying to close out the match and Tiann hanging on to stay in contention, the game saw long rallies and some clever moves at the net, but it was Tiann, who kept her nerves in the final stages to close out the game 22-20. Tiann then won the decider relatively easily to emerge a 17-21, 22-20-21-14 winner.

 

Boys U-15 top seed Aditya Padwal also had a scare against Chandranshu Gundle when he dropped the second game, but that proved a temporary setback as he collected his wits to win the decider and close out the match 21-17, 15-21, 21-15. Padwal bagged a creditable double when he partnered with Gundle to defeat Sairaj Samant and Sumedh Surve 16-21, 21-10, 21-12.

 

There was also an upset in the Girls U-13 final, with second seed Riddhi Khopkar getting the better of top seed Spruha Jpshi 21-15, 12-21, 22-20.

 

Results (all finals)

BS U11: Vivaan Waingankar (1) bt Nevan Denis 21-7, 21-14; U13:

Shlok Goyal (1) bt Alfy Mekkadath (5) 21-10, 21-9; U15: Aditya Padwal (1) bt Chandranshu Gundle 21-17, 15-21, 21-15.

 

BD U15: Aditya Padwal/Chandranshu Gundle (1) bt Sairaj Samant/Sumedh Surve 16-21, 21-10, 21-12.

 

GS U11: Priya Amburle (1) bt Khrisha Goyal 21-12, 21-19; U13: Riddhi Khopkar (2) bt Spruha Joshi (1) 21-15, 12-21, 22-20; U15: Tiann Castellino (3) bt Anvisha Ghorpade (1) 17-21, 22-20, 21-14.

 

GD U15: Aaradhya Shukla/Riddhi Khopkar (2) bt Poorvi Shirke/Rudra Gawde 15-21, 23-21, 21-19.

Tiann enters final with upset win

Third seed Tiann Castellino scored an upset win over second seed Ridhima Mhatre to set up a title clash with top seed Anvisha Ghorpade in the Girls U-15 category of the Yonex- Sunrise Gautam Thakkar Memorial Junior State Badminton Championships at the Bombay Gymkhana on Sunday.

After dropping the opening game 12-2, Tiann rallied to win the second. However, it was in the decider that the third seed showed character in a match that was neck to neck, keeping her composure to close out the tight game and win 12-21, 21-14, 24-22. Tiann will have a fight on her hands against th inform Anvisha, who scored a 21-15, 21-14 win over Jagruti Jadhav.

The boys U-15 final will feature top seed Aditya Padwal against Chandranshu Gundle, both advancing with straight game wins.

Brief Score:

Boy’s U11 QF: Vivaan Waingankar (1) bt Amey Madhekar 21-11, 21-12; Abhimanyu Shete (3) bt Vir Butani 22-20, 21-4; Piyush Suthar bt Sharvil Kale 21-9, 21-11; Nevan Denis bt Ziaan Ghiya 21-11, 21-10.

Boy’s U11 SF: Vivaan Waingankar (1) bt Abhimanyu Shete (3) 21-13, 21-19; Nevan Denis bt Piyush Suthar 21-14, 21-19.

Girl's U11 QF: Priya Amburle (1) bt Kavya Saravanakumar 21-10, 21-10; Shanaya Bansal bt Aarini Singh (4) 21-17, 21-16; Shanaya Tavate (3) bt Eman Choksi 21-15, 21-16; Khrisha Goyal (2) bt Taara Patwardhan 21-11, 21-11.

Girl's U11 SF: Priya Amburle (1) bt Shanaya Bansal 21-11, 21-8; Khrisha Goyal (2) bt Shanaya Tavate (3) 21-11 21-13.

Boy’s U13 QF: Shlok Goyal (1) bt Mcdonald Colaco (9) 21-8, 21-7; Yuvraj Singh (3) bt Advay Adhav 25-23, 21-14; Ronit Jadhav (4) bt Shlok Bhosale 17-21, 21-16, 21-17; Alfy Mekkadath (5) bt Kaveer Mehta (2) 21-15, 27-25.

Boy’s U13 SF: Shlok Goyal (1) bt Yuvraj Singh (3) 21-11 23-21; Alfy Mekkadath (5) bt Ronit Jadhav (4) 21-16, 21-17.

Girl’s U13 QF: Spruha Joshi (1) bt Arohi More (5) 17-21, 21-17, 21-19; Priya Amburle bt Shanaya Tak (3) 21-13, 21-11; Aradhya Mohite (7) bt Aaradhya Shukla (4) 21-11, 21-19; Riddhi Khopkar (2) bt Charvi Lapsiya 21-11, 21-11.

Girl’s U13 SF: Spruha Joshi (1) bt Priya Amburle 21-15, 17-21, 21-13; Riddhi Khopkar (2) bt Aradhya Mohite (7) 21-19, 21-17.

Boy’s U15 QF: Aditya Padwal (1) bt Sumedh Surve 21-16, 21-15; Narayan Amdoskar bt Yuvraj Singh 21-10, 21-15; Sairaj Samant bt Aditya Sarvade 21-12, 21-9; Chandranshu Gundle bt Aditya Sagar 21-9, 19-21, 21-14.

Boy’s U15 SF: Aditya Padwal (1) bt Narayan Amdoskar 21-14, 21-13; Chandranshu Gundle bt Sairaj Samant 27-25, 21-19.

SHYAM DHANI INDUSTRIES LIMITED IPO Opens on December 22, 2025

Total Issue Size – Up To 54,98,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each

IPO Size - ₹ 38.49 Crore (At Upper Price Band)

Price Band - ₹ 65 - ₹ 70 Per Share

Lot Size - 2,000 Equity Shares

Mumbai, December 11, 2025 – Shyam Dhani Industries Limited (The Company Shyam) is engaged primarily in manufacturing and processing varieties of spices under the brand ‘SHYAM’, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on Monday, December 22, 2025 aiming to raise ₹ 38.49 Crore (At Upper Price Band), with shares to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform.

The issue size is 54,98,000 equity shares at a face value of ₹ 10 each with a price band of 

₹ 65 - ₹ 70 Per Share.

Equity Share Allocation

Anchor Portion – Up To 15,60,000 Equity Shares

Qualified Institutional Buyer – Up To 10,44,000 Equity Shares

Non-Institutional Investors – Not less than 7,86,000 Equity Shares

Retail Individual Investors - Not less than 18,28,000 Equity Shares

Market Maker – Up To 2,80,000 Equity Shares

The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilized for Funding the incremental working capital requirements, Repayment/Pre-Payment of certain outstanding borrowings, Brand Creation and Marketing Expenses, Capital Expenditure towards the purchase of new additional machineries to be installed at the existing manufacturing unit, Purchase and installation of Solar Rooftop Plant at the existing manufacturing unit and General Corporate Purposes. The anchor portion will open on Friday, Dec 19,2025 and the issue will open on Monday, Dec 22, 2025 and will close on Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025.

                                                                                    

The Book Running Lead Manager to the Issue is Holani Consultants Private Limited, The Registrar to the Issue is Bigshare Services Private Limited.

Mr. Ramawtar Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director of Shyam Dhani Industries Limited expressed, “The launch of our Initial Public Offering marks a defining milestone in the growth journey of Shyam Dhani Industries Limited. Over the years, our Company has evolved into a diversified food processing sector, delivering varieties of spices under our flagship brand ‘SHYAM’, along with a wide portfolio of groceries, herbs, and seasonings tailored to India’s dynamic culinary preferences.

This IPO will provide strategic capital to reinforce our capabilities and accelerate the next phase of expansion. The proceeds will be utilized to enhance working capital, strengthen brand visibility, upgrade machinery at our existing manufacturing unit, and invest in a solar rooftop system. These initiatives will improve operational efficiency, expand capacity, and support sustainable value creation as we scale our presence across India and international markets.”

Mr. Ashok Holani, Director of Holani Consultants Private Limited said, “The Initial Public Offering of Shyam Dhani Industries Limited marks an important inflection points for a company that has steadily built a remarkable presence in India’s fast-growing food processing segment. With a robust portfolio and an expanding range of groceries, herbs, and seasonings, the Company is well-positioned to leverage evolving consumer preferences and the rising demand for trusted home-grown brands.

The IPO will equip the company Industries with the capital required to strengthen its operational backbone and drive the next phase of sustainable expansion. The proposed investments toward working capital, brand building, manufacturing upgrades, and renewable energy initiatives reflect a clear focus on scale, efficiency, and long-term value creation. We believe this public offering will further enhance the Company’s market position and support its ambition to grow across India and emerging global markets.”

About Shyam Dhani Industries Limited:

Shyam Dhani Industries Limited has established itself as a diversified player in the food processing sector, primarily engaged in manufacturing and processing 160+ varieties of spices under the brand “SHYAM.” The company’s portfolio extends beyond spices to include the trading of essential groceries and a wide range of herbs and seasonings, catering to evolving culinary trends.

Operationally, the company benefits from a vertically integrated supply chain, sourcing raw materials directly from mandis across India and processing them at its dedicated facility in Jatawali, Chomu, Jaipur. This facility supports end-to-end production capabilities, including cleaning, grading, and grinding.

The company employs a robust multi-channel distribution strategy, effectively penetrating both B2B and D2C markets. Its B2B presence spans General Trade, Modern Trade, Quick Commerce, and HoReCa, alongside export operations and private labeling services. This is complemented by a direct-to-consumer online channel. With SKU flexibility ranging from 5 gm sachets to 25 kg bulk packs, Shyam Dhani Industries Limited is well-positioned to address diverse demand segments across household and commercial demographics.

During FY25, The Company achieved a Revenue of ₹ 12,468.04 Lakhs, EBITDA of ₹ 1,452.06 Lakhs & PAT of ₹ 804.16 Lakhs. 

For the six-month period ended September 2025, the Company achieved a Revenue of ₹ 6,377.96 Lakhs, EBITDA of ₹ 865.85 Lakhs & PAT of ₹ 420.03 Lakhs.

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.

Zee 24 Taas Reinforces Editorial Excellence with ‘Mahanagarpalikacha Ranasangram’ Election Coverage and a Legacy of Trusted Journalism

Mumbai, 16th December 2025:  As part of the Elections Mahacoverage with Maharashtra’s No. 1 Election Team, ZEE 24 Taas is airing a special election coverage, “Mahanagarpalikacha Ranasangram,” delivering continuous updates from various districts, towns, and villages.  The Mahanagar Palika elections are widely seen as a Mini-Vidhan Sabha elections, as they reflect voter sentiment and political momentum ahead of larger state-level contests. Through Mumbai Kunachi - A focused show tracking the political battle for Mumbai, Jahir Sabha, and Nivadnuk Yatra, ZEE 24 Taas shall deliver comprehensive election coverage with sharp analysis, insights, and strong on-ground reporting from across Maharashtra. 

ZEE 24 Taas has built a strong reputation for fast, reliable information grounded in on-ground reporting. With reporters positioned across Maharashtra, the channel keeps its focus on issues that shape daily life giving it a clear hyperlocal pulse. This connection with viewers is evident from the recently concluded Bihar elections, where 28% of households in Maharashtra tuned in to Zee 24 Taas during prime time, significantly outperforming competing Marathi news channels. 

 Mahanagarpalikacha Ranasangram brings this strength together, offering real-time updates, constituency-level tracking, and authentic stories captured directly from the field.

Mahanagarpalikacha Ranasangram Kamlesh Sutar, Editor, ZEE 24 Taas, added: “Our strength lies in our presence on the ground and viewers rely on us for clear, insightful analysis. ZEE 24 Taas reporters are out there from the polling booths to the narrow lanes of Maharashtra’s remotest districts capturing real voices and real stories. The trust viewers place in us comes from this commitment. ‘Mahanagarpalikacha Ranasangram’ continues our tradition of deep, district-level engagement, ensuring that the public receives news that reflects their everyday realities.”

ZEE 24 Taas will maintain its comprehensive coverage, providing verified updates, constituency insights, candidate profiles, and result analyses with unmatched speed and accuracy.

Through Mahanagarpalikacha Ranasangram, ZEE 24 Taas reinforces its promise of news that comes straight from the communities that define Maharashtra’s story.

*Source: BARC, 1900Hrs to 2300Hrs, TG: 13-21, Market: Mah / Goa 10-75L, GAMA'000, Screen: TV, Rank is based AMA'000, Channels: 7 Marathi News Channels, WK 45'2025 (14th Nov. 2025)*

Aspri Spirits Limited Files Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for Initial Public Offering

Mumbai, December 12, 2025 – Aspri Spirits Limited, a Mumbai-headquartered powerhouse in the premium alco-beverage sector, has submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This strategic move highlights the company's entrenched leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence in importing, marketing, and distributing world-class spirits across India and South Asia.

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares with a face value of ₹5 each, aggregating up to ₹140 crore, alongside an offer for sale of 5,000,000 equity shares by promoters—including Jaikishan Sham Matai, Matai Jackie Sham HUF, Gautam Nandkishore Matai, Arunkumar Venkat Bangalore, Duru Matai, Kajal Matai, and Vrutika Matai—and other selling shareholders such as Parameshwari Narang, Emerald Electronics Private Limited, Pavan Narang, and Whiteline Impex Private Limited. Proceeds from the fresh issue, totaling ₹76 crore, will support the repayment or pre-payment of outstanding borrowings for the company and its subsidiaries—Vinspri Distributors Private Limited, P M Marketing Private Limited, Asdis Drinks India Private Limited, and Aspri Spirits FZE—along with ₹29 crore earmarked for investments in these subsidiaries to address their borrowings, and the balance for general corporate purposes.

Structured via the book-building process in accordance with SEBI's ICDR Regulations, the issue allocates up to 50% to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), not less than 15% to Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs), and at least 35% to Retail Individual Investors (RIIs). Aspri, in consultation with book-running lead managers Motilal Investment Advisors Private Limited and Nuvama Wealth Management Limited, may pursue a pre-IPO placement of up to ₹28 crore, which, if undertaken, would accordingly adjust the fresh issue size. Bigshare Services Private Limited serves as the registrar, with equity shares slated for listing on the BSE and NSE.

Founded in 2004, Aspri Spirits stands as India's premier alco-beverage distribution entity, distinguished by its expansive portfolio of 323 brands as of September 30, 2025—the largest in the nation by brand count. With a sophisticated, integrated approach to marketing development and distribution, Aspri serves as the trusted partner for global icons, delivering unparalleled route-to-market solutions that span all major categories, including whiskey, rum, brandy, vodka, gin, wine, beer, and tequila. This robust ecosystem underscores Aspri's pivotal role in elevating premium alco-beverages to discerning consumers, backed by enduring supplier relationships that reflect a negligible attrition rate across fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025, and the three months ended June 30, 2025.

In a sector experiencing remarkable vitality—India's alcohol market reached a valuation of USD 200 billion in 2025, with the overall alcoholic drinks segment posting an impressive 11% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2033, and spirits alone surging at 6.8% to approximate USD 64 billion—Aspri's focus on luxury and premium segments positions it at the forefront of this dynamic landscape. The company commands dominant market shares, including a commanding 57% in liqueur imports, a top-three ranking in wine imports, and a top-five position in total imported beverages in fiscal 2025, complemented by its status as the largest importer of BIO wines by volume that year (Source: The Knowledge Company Report). Aspri's premium orientation shines through with an average net realization per case of ₹17,666 in fiscal 2025—far exceeding the industry average of ₹1,000 to ₹2,000—affirming its unmatched value proposition in India's thriving premium alco-beverage arena (Source: The Knowledge Company Report).

Aspri's illustrious portfolio features 323 brands from 89 suppliers across 835 stock-keeping units (SKUs) and 36 countries, encompassing timeless legacies like Whyte & Mackay and The Dalmore (Scotch whisky), Camus (cognac), Molinari (sambuca), Beluga (vodka), Black Tower (still wine), Henkell (sparkling wine), and Amarula (liqueur). Exclusive partnerships further amplify its prestige, including arrangements with Bunnahabhain, Beluga Vodka, Evan Williams Bourbon, M. Chapoutier, Mateus Rosé, Meukow Cognacs, and Zonin Wines. 

Complementing these global treasures, Aspri's proprietary lineup—such as Barrhead’s, Dos Flamos, U’Luvka, Baronet, Born West, Bush Ballad, Casa El Unico, Golden Sparrow, Monte Pacifico, and What The Fox—adds a distinctive flair, blending innovation with heritage.

Operationally, Aspri's footprint is expansive and efficient, spanning 28 states and union territories with coverage of over 17,000 outlets as of September 30, 2025. A dedicated team of 168 sales and marketing professionals, bolstered by specialized compliance units and state-of-the-art warehousing, ensures seamless execution.

The company nurtures relationships with more than 1,800 customers across institutional, retail, hospitality, and travel retail channels, including state corporations, luxury hotel chains, upscale bars and restaurants, and duty-free outlets. This multifaceted network extends beyond India to key South Asian markets like Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Nepal, as well as the UAE, Poland, and the Maldives, showcasing Aspri's global acumen.

Financially, Aspri demonstrates resilient performance and steady expansion. Revenues from operations climbed to ₹460.6 crore in fiscal 2025, marking a solid 22% increase from ₹378.2 crore in fiscal 2024. In the June 2025 quarter, revenues reached ₹119.5 crore, with net profit at ₹9.8 crore, reflecting the company's operational prowess and market traction.

Aspri Spirits Limited's filing exemplifies its solid foundation, market dominance, and dedication to premium excellence, reinforcing its stature as a cornerstone of India's vibrant alco-beverage ecosystem.

About Aspri Spirits Limited Aspri Spirits Limited, established in 2004, is India's leading integrated marketing, development, and distribution partner for premium international alco-beverages, with an unmatched portfolio and nationwide reach.

16X y-o-y growth in orders in H2 2025 and over 53 million unique visitors: Flipkart Minutes

16X y-o-y growth in orders in H2 2025 and over 53 million unique visitors: Flipkart Minutes showcases tremendous growth with deepened reach into 30+ new cities; Gen-Z led the platform adoption while fruits and vegetables accounted for 45% of every basket

Flipkart Minutes strategically scaled its 10-minute delivery promise across more than 30 new cities in 2025, with a dramatic increase in metros, tier 1 and tier 2+ regions, accelerating service availability in cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kanpur, Bihar Sharif, Mohali, Rohtak, Durgapur, Hajipur, Meerut, and Arrah, among several others

Gen Z consumers in the age range of 15 to 25 years old led the platform adoption, followed by the student cohort 

Demonstrating strong customer loyalty, more than 6 lakhs customers became power users, placing a repeat order within 7 days

Fruits & vegetables remained one of the leading offerings accounting for an impressive 45% of every basket

Categories like home furnishing, home decor, premium electronics, and mobiles fueled growth in H2 as against H1 2025. Air purifiers, gold and silver coins, mobile accessories and so on registered strong traction

Creating an impactful farm-to-door network, Flipkart Minutes sourced a massive fresh produce pipeline directly from over 2000 farmers, generating sustainable income and significantly bolstering local economies 

Flipkart Minutes onboarded several national and emerging D2C brands, including Mondelez, Daawat, Suhana, Anand Sweets, Taali Foods, Bikanerwala, Biswa Bangla, Nanihaal, to name a few, providing them with critical hyperlocal visibility and an unparalleled national platform for accelerated market reach

Sustainability continued to drive operational excellence with Flipkart Minutes introducing eco-friendly green packaging, and more than 10 million orders being delivered through electric vehicles this year

Bengaluru - December 11, 2025: Flipkart’s quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, concluded 2025 with an unprecedented performance, fueled by growing customer loyalty, rampant geographic expansion, and deeper engagement across high-demand categories. The platform has recorded 16X growth in orders in H2 2025 and over 53 million unique visitors this year, with Gen Z leading the platform adoption, followed by the student cohort. This was further cemented by soaring customer loyalty, with more than 6 lakhs customers placing a repeat order within 7 days. Flipkart Minutes launched operations in more than 30 new cities this year, with a strong focus on tier 2 and 3 regions, reflecting Flipkart’s vision of building a nationwide, neighbourhood-led fulfilment network that combines speed, access, and affordability.

Hemant Badri, Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Re-Commerce and Minutes, Flipkart Group, said, “Flipkart Minutes is no longer just gaining momentum; it is fundamentally redefining quick commerce in India. This year, backed by Flipkart’s robust operational capabilities, we have delivered reliability at scale, earning the deep trust of our customers across the nation. We’ve witnessed phenomenal engagement, with repeat businesses confirming the critical role Minutes now plays in their lives.

Our sustained growth is fueled by a precision-engineered, technology-led supply chain and a healthy partner ecosystem that ensures we fulfill every order flawlessly. As we look ahead, our focus is unwavering: to strengthen access, diversify our assortment, and embed the Minutes experience seamlessly into the daily rhythm of every household across Bharat.”

Solidifying strategic presence across high-growth metros and thriving cities of Bharat

Flipkart Minutes strategically expanded its footprint across both India’s largest metros and high-potential tier 2 and 3 regions. The platform extended its 10-minute promise to several metros such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, and Guwahati among others and continues to accelerate to ensure consumers’ needs are addressed instantly for both planned restocking and critical urgent requirements.

To meet the surging demand, Flipkart Minutes scaled-up its presence in key tier 2 and tier 3 new city corridors, including Mohali, Hajipur, Arrah, Bihar Sharif, Rohtak, Asansol, Durgapur, Panchkula, Zirakpur and Muzaffarpur, Sonipat among many more. The rapid growth is underpinned by Flipkart’s core strengths: sophisticated real-time inventory planning, a reliable last-mile network, and localised, city-specific assortment strategies. 

Fresh produce strengthened through a wide network of farmers

Fresh produce remained a powerful catalyst, driving significant adoption for Flipkart Minutes. Leveraging one of its key initiatives, Samarth Krishi, the platform collaborated and sourced fresh produce directly from over 2000 farmers, enabling a direct farm-to-home supply chain that elevated freshness and affordability. This year, fruits and vegetables were one of the leading items consistently making up an impressive 45% of every basket. Flipkart Minutes directly impacted thousands of farmers by training and enabling them to improve their yields, gain access to the national market, and hold more negotiating power. Flipkart Minutes provided customers access to fresh produce starting at ₹9, while farming communities benefitted from predictable demand, improved price realisation, and enhanced post-harvest practices. 

Daily essentials, fresh produce, and trend-led categories drive momentum

Demand across 2025 was anchored in essentials such as fruits and vegetables, beverages, dairy, snacks, and home care, which remain the backbone of daily orders. Beauty and personal care emerged as high-growth categories, driven by customers seeking immediate access to grooming and skincare products. The gems and jewellery, premium electronics, home decor, and mobiles, among other categories, delivered the strongest performance, with nearly 10X increase in demand in H2 as compared to H1 of 2025. Lifestyle and discovery-led segments also continued to expand, such as women's westerns, men's ethnic, makeup, and personal healthcare, to name a few.

Repeat orders are rising as customers build high-frequency habits

Repeat-order behaviour is emerging as a key indicator of momentum for Minutes. In leading markets such as Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, and NCR with customers placing an average of more than 5 million orders per month, signalling habit formation and deepening trust in the service model. Several stores are also showing consistent performance on orders per store, with a fast ramp-up in new clusters and a higher frequency in mature zones.

Enabling growth for regional brands and digital-first sellers

Flipkart Minutes continues to expand market access for regional and digital-first brands, which have helped scale their businesses significantly. This year, Flipkart Minutes forged strategic collaborations with over 200 digital-first brands at a national and regional level. Companies like Mondelez, Daawat, Suhana, Anand Sweets, Taali Foods, Biswa Bangla, Nanihaal, Cycle Agarbatti, Mysore Sandal Soap, among others, were brought on board to widen the regional selection for consumers across cities and help D2C brands reach a wider set of consumers through Flipkart Minutes’ strong hyper-local presence. 

Sustainability driving operational excellence

This year, Flipkart Minutes reinforced its commitment to building a sustainable ecosystem by introducing green packaging at every store level. So far, over 2 million customers have adopted and supported this initiative, which proves consumers’ belief in the vision and service model of Minutes. Additionally this year, more than 10 million deliveries were fulfilled through electric vehicles, aligning with Flipkart’s efforts towards reducing carbon footprint and building a more responsible and resilient industry.

Technology-led and consumer-focused efforts to enhance convenience and build loyalty

Flipkart Minutes’ performance is anchored in the technological and operational capabilities of the Flipkart Group. The service leverages AI-driven demand forecasting, real-time inventory synchronisation, automated dark-store operations and intelligent routing, enabling accurate fulfilment and consistent delivery timelines even during peak hours. The smartphone exchange programme, offering real-time valuation and doorstep pickup, remains a differentiated capability for high-value purchases, thereby redefining the convenience of online shopping.

In 2025, the rising demand for quick commerce underscores its role as an integral part of modern households’ shopping experience in India. As adoption broadens across cities, Flipkart Minutes continues to build on Flipkart’s operational and technology strengths, delivering the value, quality, speed, and convenience that customers expect in their daily routines.

About the Flipkart Group 

The Flipkart Group is one of India’s leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Cleartrip and super.money.

Established in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of sellers, merchants, and small businesses to participate in India's digital commerce revolution. With a registered user base of more than 500 million, Flipkart's marketplace offers over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Today, there are over 1.4 million sellers on the platform, including Shopsy sellers. With a focus on empowering and delighting every Indian by delivering value through technology and innovation, Flipkart has created thousands of jobs in the ecosystem while empowering generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Flipkart has pioneered services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI, Easy Returns, and UPI. These customer-centric innovations focus on enhancing digital payment offerings for all customers while making online shopping more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians.

For more information, please write to media@flipkart.com

KSH International Limited’s Initial Public Offering to open on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, price band set at Rs 365 – Rs 384 per Equity Share

Price band of Rs 365 – Rs 384 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs 5 each (“Equity Shares”)

Bid/Offer Opening Date – Tuesday, December 16, 2025 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Minimum Bid Lot is 39 Equity Shares and in multiples of 39 Equity Shares thereafter

Mumbai, December 11, 2025: KSH International Ltd has fixed the price band of Rs 365 /- to Rs 384 /- per Equity Share of face value ₹ 5/- each for its maiden initial public offer.

The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Issue”) of the Company will open on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, for subscription and close on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Investors can bid for a minimum of 39 Equity Shares and in multiples of 39 Equity Shares thereafter.

The IPO is a fresh issue of Rs 420 crore and an offer-for-sale for up to Rs 290 crore by promoters - Kushal Subbayya Hegde, Pushpa Kushal Hegde, Rajesh Kushal Hegde and Rohit Kushal Hegde.

The Company is the third largest manufacturer of magnet winding wires in India in terms of production capacity in Fiscal 2025 (source - CARE Report). 

It is also the largest exporter of magnet winding wires from India in terms of export revenues in Fiscal 2025 (source - CARE Report). The Company commenced its operations in 1981 by manufacturing magnet winding wires in Taloja, Raigad, Maharashtra, and over the last four decades it has diversified its operations to include manufacturing various types of standard and specialized magnet winding wires, which are tailored to customer specific requirements. 

Its key products include round enamelled copper/ aluminium magnet winding wires, paper insulted rectangular copper/ aluminium magnet winding wires, continuously transposed conductors, rectangular enamelled copper/ aluminium magnet winding wires and bunched paper insulated copper magnet winding wires. The Company’s products are critical components of capital goods like transformers, motors, alternators and generators. 

The Company markets and sells its products through its brand ‘KSH’. Its products are also used in Extra High Voltage Transformers (HVDC, 765Kv), Wind Mill Generators, Locomotive Transformers, Electric Vehicle Traction Motors and Compressors for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. 

The Company had 122, 117 and 117 customers during financial years ended March 31, 2025, March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023, respectively. Further, during the three-month period ended June 30, 2025, it invoiced 93 customers. The Company’s key customers are primarily OEMs, and include, Bharat Bijlee Limited, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Georgia Transformer Corporation, Hitachi Energy India Limited, Siemens Energy India Limited and GE Vernova T&D India Limited.

It is an approved supplier of insulated rectangular wires and CTC for certain entities, used in high voltage direct current (HVDC), 765 kV extra high voltage (EHV) transformers and reactors.

The Company’s revenue from operations was Rs 5,587.1 million during June 2025 quarter and its net profit was Rs 226 million. The Company’s revenue from operations was Rs 19,282.9 million during FY 25 vis-à-vis Rs 10,494.60 million during FY 23.

The Company’s net profit was Rs 679.88 million during FY25 vis-à-vis Rs 266.13 million during FY23.

Nuvama Wealth Management Limited and ICICI Securities Limited are the book-running lead managers to the Offer and MUFG Intime India Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited) is the registrar of the offer.

The Offer is being made through the book-building process, wherein not more than 50% of the Offer shall be to Qualified Institutional Buyers, of which upto 60% shall be allocated to the Anchor Investors, and not more than 15% and 35% of the Offer shall be allocated to Non-Institutional Investors and Retail Individual Investors, respectively. 

KSH International Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, to make an initial public offer of its Equity Shares and has filed a red herring prospectus (RHP) dated December 10, 2025, with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra at Pune and thereafter with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange Limited of India. The RHP is made available on the website of the SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in as well as on the website of the BRLMs i.e. Nuvama Wealth Management Limited at www.nuvama.com and ICICI Securities Limited at www.icicisecurities.com, the website of the NSE at www.nseindia.com and the website of the BSE at www.bseindia.com and the website of the Company at www.kshinternational.com. Any potential investor should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to such risks, please see the section “Risk Factors” beginning on page 28 of the RHP. Potential investors should not rely on the Draft Red Herring Prospectus dated May 22, 2025 for making any investment decision but should only rely on the information included in the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) filed by the Company.

The Equity Shares offered in the Offer have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act and may not be offered or sold within the United States, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Equity Shares offered in the Offer are being offered and sold only outside the United States in “offshore transactions” as defined in and in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act (“Regulation S”).

Disclaimer Clause of Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”): SEBI only gives its observations on the offer documents and this does not constitute approval of either the Offer or the specified securities stated in the Offer Documents. The investors are advised to refer to page 400 of the RHP for the full text of the disclaimer clause of SEBI.

Disclaimer Clause of BSE (the Designated Stock Exchange): It is to be distinctly understood that the permission given by BSE Limited should not in any way be deemed or construed that the RHP has been cleared or approved by BSE Limited nor does it certify the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of the RHP. 

The investors are advised to refer to the page 402 of the RHP for the full text of the disclaimer clause of BSE.

Disclaimer Clause of NSE: It is to be distinctly understood that the permission given by NSE should not in any way be deemed or construed that the Offer Document has been cleared or approved by NSE nor does it certify the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of the Offer Document. The investors are advised to refer to page 402 of the RHP for the full text of the disclaimer clause of NSE.

Maharashtra’s Political Mood Captured in Landmark Survey; Zee 24 Taas to Broadcast Findings with Full Panel on 5th December at 7PM

Mumbai, 5th December 2025: Zee 24 Taas, in partnership with Jubilant Data Studio, has completed one of Maharashtra’s most extensive statewide surveys to mark the first anniversary of the Devendra Fadnavis–led government. The survey reached 89,812 respondents, covering major cities including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, as well as semi-urban and rural areas across Konkan, Western Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha and North Maharashtra. It also captured sentiment from fast-growing nagar parishads with populations between 15,000 and 40,000, alongside talukas chosen for a balanced mix of urban-adjacent and agricultural regions.

The study combined 67,158 mobile-based AI voice responses with 22,654 face-to-face interviews conducted by trained field teams across four metropolitan cities, eighteen districts, thirty-seven nagar parishads and forty-eight talukas.This approach ensured both breadth and depth, creating a representative and comprehensive assessment of citizen sentiment on government performance at the end of its first year, delivery on key priorities, regional variations in expectations, coordination between administrative and political stakeholders, and the challenges shaping public perception.

Together, these insights offer a balanced, data-driven understanding of Maharashtra’s political mood, the government’s key achievements, and the priorities voters view as most pressing going forward.

The complete findings will be presented on Zee 24 Taas on 5 December from 7 PM onwards. The broadcast will feature an in-studio discussion with representatives from all three ruling parties, opposition leaders, and well-known experts and analysts, providing an in-depth, balanced, and high-energy conversation that interprets the survey results and explores their implications for governance in Maharashtra.

Kamlesh Sutar, Editor, Zee 24 Taas, said, “This survey represents a landmark effort to capture the voice of Maharashtra’s citizens across cities, semi-urban areas, and rural regions. With nearly ninety thousand respondents and a rigorous methodology, it provides an authoritative and nuanced view of the state’s governance landscape. Viewers will gain insights into public sentiment, regional priorities, and the challenges facing the government, making this broadcast an essential moment to understand Maharashtra today.”

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Shobhaa De Inaugurates Viveek Sharma’s New Solo Exhibition ‘Sacred Gestures’ at Jehangir Art Gallery

Zen Crafart unveils a powerful reimagining of femininity in Mumbai from December 2–8, 2025

Mumbai, India | December 2, 2025 - Zen Crafart a young and committed art company in India, proudly announces the opening of SACRED GESTURES, a striking solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist Viveek Sharma, inaugurated today by renowned novelist, author and columnist Shobhaa De at Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai.

The exhibition will run from 2–8 December 2025, daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The Mumbai showcase follows the successful completion of Sharma’s New Delhi exhibition Silence Please, which received exceptional appreciation from art patrons, collectors and cultural influencers. With this exhibition Zen Crafart, further marks an important moment in its commitment to showcasing powerful voices shaping India’s artistic landscape.

Sacred Gestures presents a visually compelling body of work that redefines femininity through a dynamic blend of traditional references and contemporary visual language. Drawing from Lavani-inspired movement, divine feminine symbolism, and iconic motifs from popular culture, Sharma creates vivid, emotionally charged works marked by his signature dramatic lighting, saturated hues, and meticulous detail. The exhibition celebrates realism, rhythm, sensuality, mythology, and the enduring force of feminine energy.

Speaking at the opening, Chief Guest of the event- Ms. Shobhaa De, shares her admiration for Viveek Sharma’s artistic evolution, she adds: “Viveek’s artistic journey is one I have followed with admiration for many years. His new body of work, Sacred Gestures, honours the feminine with a tenderness and strength that deeply resonates with me. Viveek’s women are not mere subjects — they are powerful presences, embodiments of resilience, grace, and inner fire. As someone who has long championed women’s voices and empowerment, I find his portrayal a powerful testament to his maturity and intuition. Each work resonates with emotion, discipline, and quiet strength. It is a joy and a privilege to support an artist whose voice continues to deepen and inspire.”

Artist Viveek Sharma continues to push the boundaries of contemporary Indian art, bringing together emotion, form, and storytelling with remarkable mastery. Sharing his excitement, Rashmin Majithia, Partner at Zen Crafart LLP, says: “For many years, the Zen Group has been my family’s way of giving back to society through creative and cultural initiatives such as Coconut Media Box, Zen Music and Zen Opus. ZenCrafart’s association with Viveek Sharma has been since quite some time and a meaningful one, and we have had the privilege of supporting his artistic journey over the years. After a successful presentation of Silence Please at Delhi, we are really excited to bring this show for our Mumbai audiences . 

According to a 2023–24 report, modern artists continue to dominate sales, while the pre-modern and contemporary segments are witnessing significant growth at approximately 31.5 percent and 31.8 percent. Rising interest in mid-career and emerging artists indicates a maturing market that balances legacy and innovation. The price bracket between ₹5 lakh and ₹25 lakh remains the fastest-growing collector segment, signalling expanded participation and increased confidence.

Commenting on this shift, Majithia explains, “The Indian art market continues to mature, supported by cultural significance, consistent price performance, and growing collector confidence. Younger collectors, design-forward buyers, corporate patrons, and premium gifting audiences are bringing fresh energy, driving demand for sculptures, installations, and limited editions. The market is evolving into a more diverse and immersive space.”

About Zen Crafart

Zen Crafart LLP is a progressive art promotion platform dedicated to elevating Indian visual culture. Founded on Rashmin Majithia’s long-standing commitment to the arts, the organisation supports both emerging and established artists by offering visibility, patronage, and meaningful engagement across India’s cultural landscape.

About Viveek Sharma

Viveek Sharma’s practice explores the emotional, social and philosophical dimensions of contemporary Indian life. His narratives—deeply rooted in the modern urban experience—address themes of identity, duality, belonging, and cultural transition. Recognised for his dramatic lighting, narrative depth, and painterly precision, Sharma stands as a significant voice in Indian contemporary art.