ORKLA INDIA LIMITED -LAUNCHES ITS IPO.

 Orkla India Limited, (Company), Bengaluru based,multi category,Indian Food Company launched its IPO.The IPO opened for subscription on October,29,2025 and will close on October,31,2025.The Company's shares are proposed to be listed on November,6,2025 on the NSE & BSE  Stock Exchanges.ORKLA India IPO is a book build Issue of Rs.1667.54 crores .ORKLA India IPO price band is Rs.695/- to Rs.730/- per share of  Face value of Re.1.The issue includes a reservation of upto 30,000 shares for employees offered at a discount of Rs.69/- to the issue price.

The Company is engaged in the manufacturing & marketing of multi category Indian food like MTR and EASTERN which are known for its authencity and tradition and are deeply rooted in South Indian culinary heritage.The key product categories it offers are spices and  "ready to eat" & "Ready To Cook"categories. The MTR brand was originally established in 1924  & the Company celebrated its centenary last year.ORKLA India's portfolio of products comprises approximately 400 products across all categories.The EASTERN brand was founded in 1983.

ORKLA India is a subsidiary of ORKLA ASA,a Norway listed Company with a legacy spanning over 370 years. ORKLA is head quartered in Norway and its Indian story began in 2007 when it acquired MTR Foods for Rs.353 crores.

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FIRE CRACKER RELATED INJURIES -NARYANA NETHRALYA.

 This year there has been a worrying rise in fire cracker -related injuries,with many children,bystanders and innocent people getting hurt while  celebrating the festival.Narayana Nethralaya has witnessed surge in fire cracker -related eye injuries this Deepavali.In this regard,Dr.Naren Shetty, Director,Narayana Nethralya,shared the demographic data of those affected.Between 19th October and 23rd October, a total of 93 patients with fire cracker -related eye injuries were reported of which adults are ;37, Children (below 18 years); 56,Bystanders:32 & self inflicted injuries: 61. Medical treatment provided :86 & Surgical interventions required : 7.

Types of Injuries: Ranged from mild corneal abrasions to severe cases involving corneal tears,epithelial defects and lens dislocation.By combining caution with festive joy ,we can prevent accidents and protect vision-says Dr.Naren Shetty.

BENGALURU TO HOST "DESIGNUP25"-INDIA'S PREMIER DESIGN CONFERENCE.

 The 9th edition of Design & Innovation Festival comes with a Bold New Theme - "TheDesign Currency".India's leading design & Innovation festival "DesignUp25" will be taking place  from November-3-5,2025 in Bengaluru.DesignUp25 aims to illuminate how design creates economic,social, and environmental value. DesignUp25 is where India's design,tech and innovation communities converge - not just to exchange ideas,but to redefine the very value of design,said Mr.Jay Dutta Founder and Curator,DesignUp & Global head of Design,Deutsche Bank.

The Three day event will bring together global & Indian design leaders through workshops,long talks,lightning sessions and panels that explore how design acts as a powerful medium of exchange -influencing trust,innovation and human experience in an AI-driven world. A major highlight this year will be the Unveiling of the Future Challenge 2025 winners,where youg designers reimagine what "currency could mean in 2050"-from trust and attention to energy & reputation.The challenge was judged by an international jury of design leaders,creative directors and innovation experts,headed by Mr.Thomas Kuber,and Andreas Wegner of Futur 2 Studio,Berlin.

Design is no longer just an aesthetic embellishment -it is currency. Just as currency powers economies,design powers innovation,trust,behaviour and systemic change.There will be galaxy of speakers lined up for the event.

WINDERGY INDIA 2025 WILL BE HELD IN CHENNAI FROM OCTOBER,29 TO 31 AT CHENNAI TRADE CENTRE-THEME: WIND POWER ;POLICIES & PARTNERSHIPS TOWARDS AATMANIRBHARTA

WINDERGY INDIA 2025,india's only Trade fair & Conference dedicated to the wind energy turn seven this year, as Chennai prepares to host WINDERGY INDIA 2025 FROM oCTOBER,29 TO 31 AT THE Chennai Trade Centre,with more than 30 countries participating & over 15,000 people  expected to attend as visitors. The inaugural session will be graced by Shri.Pralhad Joshi,Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy & Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik.

India ranked Fourth globally in wind energy installations, and the numbers suggest as of August,2025,India's installed wind power capacity is 52681.2 MW,making it one of the largest producers and and advocates for developing wind energy,both indigenously & globally.Moreover, the recent reforms in GST, the Government of India's  initiative to reduce taxes on wind energy equipment from 12% to 5% -is expected to give a much needed boost to the sector and help in achieving the target of 150 GW of wind power capacity.