India’s Largest Office REIT by Asset Value Set for Market Debut
Bengaluru, August 4, 2025: Knowledge Realty Trust, set to become India’s largest and most geographically diverse office REIT, will open its Rs 4,800 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Tuesday, August 5, closing on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The price band is fixed at Rs 95 to Rs 100 per unit.
The Anchor Investor bidding will take place on Monday, August 4. Bids can be placed for a minimum of 150 units, with a minimum investment of approximately Rs 15,000, and in multiples thereafter.
The issue is a fresh issuance of units through the book-building process, in accordance with SEBI REIT Regulations and the REIT Master Circular (July 2025). Up to 75% of the issue (excluding Strategic Investor portion) is reserved for Institutional Investors, and at least 25% for Non-Institutional Investors.
Sponsored by Sattva Developers and Blackstone’s BREP Asia, the REIT is managed by Knowledge Realty Office Management Services Pvt. Ltd. and has Axis Trustee Services Ltd. as Trustee.
The portfolio spans 46.3 million sq. ft. across six cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Gurugram, with leases to top MNCs and domestic firms.
Lead Managers include Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, BofA Securities, ICICI Securities, JM Financial, Morgan Stanley, IIFL Capital, and SBI Capital. The units will be listed on BSE and NSE.
Bengaluru, July 31, 2025: ICL Fincorp has announced the launch of its latest public issue of Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), opening on July 31, 2025, with returns of up to 12.62%. The issue will remain open for subscription until August 13, 2025.
This offering follows the strong investor response to previous NCD issues, which were oversubscribed—highlighting continued investor trust in the company. The new NCD issue is rated CRISIL BBB-/Stable, signifying a moderate degree of credit safety.
The NCDs, each with a face value of ₹1,000, are available across 10 scheme options, with interest rates ranging from 10.50% to 12.00%. The minimum application amount is ₹10,000, making it accessible to retail investors and high-net-worth individuals alike.
Proceeds from the issue will be used to fuel ICL Fincorp’s growth strategy and enhance service delivery across its customer base. The initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to offering investor-friendly, stable, and secure financial products.
With a legacy of 34 years, ICL Fincorp has emerged as a trusted NBFC under the leadership of Chairman and Managing Director Adv. K.G. Anilkumar. The company operates in nine states—including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Gujarat, and West Bengal—as it continues expanding towards a pan-India presence.
The recent acquisition of Salem Erode Investments, a BSE-listed NBFC with a legacy of 93 years, has further strengthened the company’s footprint in Tamil Nadu and bolstered its credibility in the financial sector.
ICL Fincorp’s core offerings include Gold Loans, Hire Purchase Loans, and Business Loans, while the broader ICL Group has diversified into sectors such as travel, fashion, diagnostics, and philanthropic ventures.
Jointly led by CMD Adv. K.G. Anilkumar and Mrs. Uma Anilkumar, Whole-Time Director & CEO, the company operates in full compliance with RBI regulations and continues to uphold the values of reliability, transparency, and customer focus.
ICL Fincorp invites investors to take advantage of this high-yield NCD issue and become part of its ongoing journey of financial growth and value creation.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 1: ರಾಜ್ಯದ ವಿವಿಧ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ ಮತ್ತು ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕು ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ರೈತರ ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಶ್ರಮಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರದೇಶ ಕೃಷಿಕ ಸಮಾಜ, ಕೃಷಿ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಮನ್ವಯದಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಕೆಲವು ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ವರದಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ರಸಗೊಬ್ಬರದ ಕೊರತೆಯ ಕುರಿತು ಉದ್ಭವಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಸುದ್ದಿಗಳನ್ನು ಸಮಾಜ ಗಮನಿಸಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ ಈ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ನಡೆದ ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಪರಿಶೀಲನಾ ಸಭೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟತೆಯಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಸಂಘಟನೆ ತಿಳಿಸಿದೆ. ಹವಾಮಾನ ವೈಪರಿತ್ಯದಿಂದ ಮಳೆಯ ಆರಂಭ ಮುಂಚಿತವಾಗಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ಗೊಬ್ಬರದ ಸಾಗಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಾತ್ಕಾಲಿಕ ವ್ಯತ್ಯಾಸ ಉಂಟಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಕಳೆದ ಕೆಲ ದಿನಗಳಿಂದ ಯೂರಿಯಾ ಲಭ್ಯತೆಯ ಕುರಿತಾಗಿ ಕೆಲವು ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ರೈತರಲ್ಲಿ ಆತಂಕ ಉಂಟಾಗಿರುವಂತಿದ್ದರೂ, ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ, ಉಪಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕೃಷಿ ಸಚಿವರು ಅಗತ್ಯವಿರುವ ಎಲ್ಲ ಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ಕೈಗೊಂಡು ಗೊಬ್ಬರ ಸರಬರಾಜು ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಿತವಾಗಿರಲು ಶ್ರಮಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ರಷ್ಯಾ-ಉಕ್ರೇನ್ ಯುದ್ಧದ ಹೊತ್ತಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಡಿ.ಎ.ಪಿ. ಕೊರತೆಯಾಗದಂತೆ ಕ್ರಮ ವಹಿಸಿರುವ ಸರ್ಕಾರ, ಈ ವರ್ಷವೂ ಸಮಾನ ಗಂಭೀರತೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ರೈತರ ನಿಗಾ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಂಬಲಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಂದಾಗಿದೆ.
ಈ ವರ್ಷದ ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮೊದಲೇ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾದ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಈಗಾಗಲೇ 2 ಲಕ್ಷ ಹೆಕ್ಟೇರ್ ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಸುಕಿನ ಜೋಳದ ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿ ಬಿತ್ತನೆ ನಡೆದಿದೆ. ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಅಣೆಕಟ್ಟುಗಳು ಕೂಡ ಭರ್ತಿಯಾಗಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ಬಿತ್ತನೆಯು ಪೂರಕವಾಗಿ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರದಿಂದ ಲಾಕಿ ಇರುವ ಗೊಬ್ಬರದ ಪೂರೈಕೆ ಶೀಘ್ರವಾಗಿ ನೆರವೇರಿಸಲು ಪಕ್ಷಭೇಧ ಮರೆತು ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಸಂಸದರು ಒತ್ತಡ ಹಾಕಬೇಕೆಂಬುದು ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ವಿನಂತಿ. ಗೊಬ್ಬರದ ಕೊರತೆಯ ನಡುವೆಯೂ ನ್ಯಾನೋ ಯೂರಿಯಾ ಬಳಕೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಪರ್ಯಾಯ ಪರಿಹಾರವನ್ನು ಇಲಾಖೆ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ರೈತರಿಂದ ಸಹಕಾರ ಅಗತ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ.
ಈ ಕುರಿತು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಿದ ಕೃಷಿಕ ಸಮಾಜದ ಆಡಳಿತಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ಗೌಡ ಎಸ್.ಆರ್ ಅವರು, “ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ರೈತರಿಗೆ ನ್ಯಾನೋ ಯೂರಿಯಾದ ಮಹತ್ವ ತಲುಪಿಸಲು ಇಲಾಖೆ ಸಮರ್ಪಕ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಮತ್ತು ದಾಸ್ತಾನು ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ಕೈಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ರೈತರು ಸಹಕಾರ ನೀಡಬೇಕೆಂದು ಮನವಿ” ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಾಜದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಮುಖಂಡರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.
Bengaluru, July 30, 2025 – In a significant move for India’s deep-tech landscape, CamCom Technologies, a Bengaluru-based computer vision company, has announced a strategic partnership with ERGO Group AG, one of Europe’s leading insurance firms. Under this collaboration, CamCom will serve as the primary technology partner for ERGO’s AI-based visual inspection platform, which is being implemented across several European markets.
The AI solution has already gone live in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with phased deployments planned across other ERGO territories. The partnership strengthens CamCom’s international presence and highlights India’s growing capability in delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions for complex industries.
AI-Led Transformation in Insurance Assessment
At the core of the offering is CamCom’s proprietary Large Vision Model (LVM) — the world’s first domain-specific AI engine designed for detecting defects and damages on surfaces. Trained on a database of over 450 million customer-validated images, the solution allows policyholders to upload vehicle or property images via their smartphones, enabling real-time, accurate, and transparent assessments.
The technology reduces manual subjectivity, boosts operational efficiency, and improves the claims experience for both insurers and customers.
Leadership Speaks on the Partnership
“We are honoured to be ERGO’s chosen technology partner,” said Geetha Sham, Director and President – Europe, CamCom Technologies. “This alliance is a key milestone in our global expansion and reinforces our focus on building high-impact AI solutions for critical industries like insurance.”
Mark Klein, Chief Digital Officer and Board Member of ERGO Group AG, commented, “Technology must be more than innovative — it must be practical and scalable. CamCom’s AI platform fits that vision, and we look forward to extending its use across our European operations in both motor and property insurance. Together, we aim to digitize insurance experiences and validate this technology in live market environments.”
Parthanil Ghosh, Executive Director of HDFC ERGO General Insurance, which has been working with CamCom in India, added, “Our longstanding partnership has delivered tangible improvements in claims and underwriting through AI-driven inspections. It’s great to see this tested platform now contributing to ERGO’s global digital push.”
A Global Footprint for Indian Innovation
CamCom CEO Ajith Nayar noted, “As a versatile computer vision platform, CamCom offers AI tools that are scalable, accurate, and trusted by enterprises and governments. Our association with ERGO Group AG reaffirms our commitment to driving India-origin AI innovation on the global stage.”
CamCom’s platform is currently in use by over 15 insurance companies worldwide, and it complies with key regulatory frameworks such as GDPR in Europe and IRDAI in India, ensuring secure and region-specific implementation.
Supporting ERGO’s 2025 Digital Vision
This strategic tie-up also aligns with ERGO Group’s goal to become a digital insurance leader by 2025. The company continues to invest in future-forward technologies through initiatives like the ERGO ScaleHub in Düsseldorf.
Implementation subject to approval from relevant regulatory authorities (IROA).
Bengaluru, July 28, 2025: Smartphone maker realme has unveiled its latest offerings—the realme 15 Pro 5G and realme 15 5G, positioning them as feature-rich “AI Party Phones” with cutting-edge camera capabilities, industry-first AI features, and top-tier performance aimed at India’s youth.
50MP Camera Innovation Sets New Imaging Benchmark
The realme 15 Pro 5G comes equipped with a triple 50MP Ultra-Clear camera setup, including a flagship Sony IMX896 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP front camera. It supports 4K 60FPS video recording, offering high-quality video and imaging across a variety of settings.
The realme 15 5G features dual 50MP cameras—a Sony IMX882 main sensor and a high-resolution OV50D front camera—both supporting 4K recording, ensuring crisp visuals for selfies, group shots, and low-light photography.
An added highlight is the support for 2K live photos, doubling the clarity over conventional 1080p images and allowing seamless sharing across social platforms.
AI Edit Genie Brings Voice-Controlled Editing to Smartphones
The realme 15 Series introduces the AI Edit Genie, an on-device, voice-enabled editing assistant that can modify photos through simple spoken commands—whether it’s changing the background, adjusting lighting, or enhancing features.
It also features AI Inspiration, an automatic edit suggestion system that fine-tunes images using intelligent analysis. Additional tools like AI MagicGlow 2.0, AI Glare Remover, and AI Landscape ensure studio-quality results with minimal effort.
The new AI Party Mode adds a creative touch with customized watermarks, frame designs, and vibrant filters, particularly suited for night photography and social sharing.
Class-Leading Chipsets and Gaming Performance
The realme 15 Pro 5G is powered by the Snapdragon® 7 Gen 4 chipset, making its debut in India. Built on a 4nm architecture, it delivers a 15% performance boost and scores over 1.1 million on AnTuTu. It supports up to 120FPS gaming in Free Fire and 90FPS in BGMI, enhanced by realme’s GT Boost AI Gaming Engine for smooth and responsive gameplay.
The realme 15 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+, the most powerful chipset in its class, with an AnTuTu score of 740K. It offers 90FPS support for Free Fire and Call of Duty, and excels in multitasking and thermals thanks to a large 7000mm² VC cooling system.
Both models are backed by 7000mAh Titan batteries with 80W fast charging, promising extended usage and rapid power-ups. AI Motion Control and AI Ultra Touch Control technologies further enhance the gaming and user experience by reducing input lag and improving touch accuracy.
Design-wise, the realme 15 Series stands out with slim profiles and luxury finishes. The realme 15 5G measures just 7.69mm, while the 15 Pro 5G boasts a deeply curved 4D display with a 1.5K 144Hz panel, peaking at 6500nits brightness—the highest in the segment. It also features Corning Gorilla Glass protection and an IP69+ rating, making it one of the most durable smartphones available.
The back design draws inspiration from Parisian haute couture, replicating textures of silk, leather, and shimmering fabric, making it both a fashion statement and a tech innovation.
realme Buds T200 Also Launched
Alongside the smartphones, realme introduced the realme Buds T200—a new TWS offering with 12.4mm bass drivers, Hi-Res Audio certification, LDAC support, and up to 50 hours of battery life. With Active Noise Cancellation (up to 32dB), dual-mic noise reduction, 45ms low latency gaming mode, and Bluetooth 5.4, the earbuds are ideal for entertainment and productivity. A 10-minute quick charge gives up to 5 hours of playback.
Availability and Pricing
The realme 15 Pro 5G will be available in Flowing Silver, Velvet Green, and Silk Purple, while the realme 15 5G comes in Flowing Silver, Velvet Green, and Silk Pink.
The realme Buds T200 is priced at ₹1,999, with an introductory bank offer bringing the effective price down to ₹1,699. They will be available in Mystic Grey, Snowy White, Dreamy Purple, and Neon Green.
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