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Cine Chourangi’s first EKAL Hub to be launched today

EKAL Hub, a Cine Chourangi Project led by Late Laxmanrao Mankar Smruti Sanstha, aims to provide entertainment, share knowledge, and serve as a learning hub for the rural parts of Maharashtra. The project will be launched in Nagpur on March 7. EKAL Hub will be launched in the presence of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari; Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis; Nagpur District Collector Dr Vipin Itankar; and Actor, Producer, and Director Ritesh Deshmukh. Late Laxmanrao ..

City’s power circle to gather at Nagpur Marina’s landmark registration today

Nagpur’s business and social circles are set to come together this weekend for what promises to be one of the city’s most anticipated gatherings of the season. On March 7, the elegant halls of Le Méridien Nagpur will host an exclusive E-Registration event for Nagpur Marina, the waterfront development by The House of Abhinandan Lodha that has steadily captured the attention of the city’s affluent investor community. The event will mark a key milestone for the project as its early landowners formally ..

Women’s Day special offer at Girisons Bombay Dyeing

To mark the occasion of Women’s Day, Girisons has announced a special Women’s Day Sale on premium bed and bath products. The showroom has been serving and taking care of customers for the last 36 years, building trust through quality products and reliable service. As the celebration continues, customers can take advantage of exciting offers as the sale enters its last two days...

‘BMA Momentum 2026’ begins

The first day of BMA Momentum 2026, the trade fair and vendor development meet organized by the Butibori Manufacturers Association (BMA), started at BMA Udyam on Friday. The event witnessed a vibrant start with strong attendance from industrialists, entrepreneurs and representatives from various manufacturing units of the region. The three-day event will conclude on March 8...

Round table on ‘Viksit Bharat Adhishthan Bill, 2025 held’

The Central Institute of Business Management, Research and Development (CIBMRD), in association of Vidarbha Management Association (VMA), Association of Indian Management Schools, and Nagpur First Foundation, conducted ‘Udyam Gyan Manthan, a round table discussion on the Viksit Bharat Adhishthan Bill’ at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, Nagpur. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha AThe session brought together eminent academicians and industry leaders for meaningful dialogue aligned with the vision of ‘Viksit ..

CII to hold session on March 8

 THE Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Vidarbha Zonal Council will be organising a programme ‘Leadership Talk’ by Satyanarayan Nuwal, Founder & Chairman, Solar Industries India Ltd. He will share his perspectives on indus..

Renovation made easy with Spacewood kitchens

HOME renovation no longer needs to be a long and complicated process. With Spacewood, homeowners can now upgrade their homes with modular kitchens and customised wardrobes, designed, manufactured, and delivered in as little as two weeks. Backed by over three decades of manufacturing expertise, Spacewood offers premium-quality modular solutions that combine smart design, durable materials, and precise customisation to fit every home perfectly. Whether you’re planning a complete kitchen upgrade or looking ..

Inauguration of ‘BMA Momentum 2026’ today

The inauguration of the trade fair cum vendor development meet - ‘BMA Momentum 2026’ - organised by the Butibori Manufacturers Association (BMA) will be held on March 6 at 11 am at P5 Udyam in Butibori. Sanjay Agrawal, Director of Sanvijay group, will be the chief guest of the inaugural function while Sudhir Mutalik, MD, Positive Metering, Nasik; will be the guest of honour. In addition to this, Ajaykumar Khandelwal, Plant Head , JSW, Kalmeshwar; and Harish Talreja, Unit Head, Hindalco, Mauda, will ..

Transporters observe strike, no effect on taxi, school bus services

As per the call given by the Maharashtra Transporters Action Committee (M-TAC), many transporters on Thursday observed a strike here in the city. Heavy vehicles were spotted parked outside the city limits at four to five locations. However, the participation of tempos, school buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws in the indefinite strike was negligible, at least in the city. Private taxi owners were seen plying normally while no disruption was visible in the movement of school buses. Auto-rickshaw drivers ..

IIM Nagpur Director Dr Bhimaraya Metri to attend GHRCE’s 12th Graduation Ceremony

DR BHIMARAYA Metri, Director of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, will attend the 12th Graduation Ceremony of G H Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE), Nagpur, as the chief guest on March 7, 2026. Dr Metri is a distinguished academician, researcher, and institution builder with extensive leadership experience in management education. The ceremony will also be attended by Prof. Dr Goh Kang Wen, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) of INTI International University, Malaysia, as the guest ..

Dharampeth Mahila Co-op Society launches ‘Business Loan’ scheme

ON THE occasion of International Women’s Day The Dharampeth Mahila Multi State Co-operative Society Limited has launched an attractive ‘Business Loan’ scheme which will be valid from March 5 to 15. “The society will be disbursing more than Rs 100 crore as loans,” said Founder Member and former Chairperson Nilima Bawne at a press conference on Thursday. Under the scheme, a person can get business loan against mortgage of immovable property and get up to Rs 5 crore at 9 per cent to 12 per cent rate ..

Steady demand to drive 9-12 pc revenue growth in hospitality in 2025-26: ICRA

INDIA’S hospitality sector is expected to post 9-12 per cent revenue growth in 2025-26, aided by steady demand across segments, a report said on Wednesday. The Indian hospitality sector is expected to sustain healthy operating performance in FY26, supported by steady domestic leisure travel, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) activity, weddings and resilient corporate demand, rating agency ICRA said in a report. The ICRA report said the growth outlook for the hospitality sector ..

CM Fadnavis to inaugurate XSIO Advanced Industrial and Manufacturing Park

THE Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, will be launching the proposed XSIO Advanced Industrial & Manufacturing Park at 10 am on March 7. It will be one of Maharashtra’s first intelligence-integrated, next-generation advanced industrial and manufacturing campuses, currently under construction along the NH-53 Corridor (Nagpur– Amravati Highway) at Linga, Nagpur. Being developed by XSIO Industrial & Logistics Parks, a Blackstone-backed industrial & logistics platform, the under construction ..

Attractive offers on Suzuki V-STROM SX at Nangia Suzuki

V-STROM SX Suzuki Motorcycles are available at Nangia Suzuki with some attractive offers and schemes. V-STROM has recently registered its name in India Book of Records by covering top 9 highest mountain passes in India in 24 hours in the Two-Wheelers Category. It has special features like ABS dual channel, SOCS Suzuki oil cooling system, Ride Connect etc., and available in attractive colours...

KIMS Kingsway Hospitals earns global trust with patient from Ghana

REINFORCING its growing reputation beyond national boundaries, KIMS Kingsway Hospitals has once again demonstrated why it is fast emerging as the healthcare capital of Central India. The successful treatment of Fathima from Ghana stands as a strong example of the growing international trust in the hospital’s clinical excellence, compassionate care, and seamless patient experience. She travelled to Nagpur seeking advanced medical treatment and expressed deep appreciation for the hospital’s state-of-the-art ..

Farmers Meet at Kalmeshwar today

   AGROVISION : Foundation, Ginni Agro Products and Parivaran Resource Centre, will be jointly organising a Farmers Meet (Kissan Mela) and practical demonstration on Pigeon Pea (Tur) crop on March 1, 2026, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at S..

NVCC to hold Holi Milan on March 2

   THE Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce : NVCC), the leading and premier organisation of Vidarbha’s 1.3 million traders, will be organising the Holi Milan programme on the day of ‘Holika Dahan’ on March 2, from 4 pm..

Rokde Jewellers ‘Sikka Hai Pakka’ offer getting overwhelming respone

   Business Reporter : ROKDE Jewellers, widely regarded as Vidarbha’s most trusted and dominant regional jewellery brand, has unveiled its flagship customer campaign ‘Sikka Hai Pakka’ reinforcing its strong retail pre..

Baidyanath & Siddhayu take part in National Arogya Mela 2026 as Diamond Sponsors

   Business Reporter : WITH the objective of providing health benefits to the general public through the Ayurvedic system of medicine, the National Arogya Mela was organised at Visava Ground, Visava Bhaktanivas Complex, Anand Sagar Roa..

HoABL signs Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador for ‘Nagpur Marina’

   Business Reporter : The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL), India’s largest branded land developer, on Friday announced Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan as the face of HoABL Nagpur Marina, its marquee waterfront plotted developmen..

Aura Park hosts IIM Nagpur’s ‘Rural Immersion Initiative’

   Business Reporter : AURA Conservation Park became the center of a unique learning experience as management students from IIM Nagpur visited the site to engage with rural entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups. The field visit, part of..

ESIC commemorates Foundation Day

   Business Reporter : Observed annually on February 24, ESIC Foundation Day commemorates the establishment of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation in 1952. The 75th Foundation Day observance reaffirms ESIC’s steadfa..

Malika expo opens at Civil Lines

   Business Reporter : Malika The Gulal Gala Edition of the Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition opened its door for the visitors on Friday. Hosted at the Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, this special edition blends festive vibrance with..

R C Plasto contributes Rs 38.23 lakh for e-library at Ramdeobaba University

   Business Reporter : R C Plasto Tanks & Pipes Pvt. Ltd. has reinforced its commitment to education by contributing Rs 38,23,200 towards the development of a state-of-the-art e-library at Ramdeobaba University. The contribution ai..

Ferroart Interiors offers complete turnkey interiors under one roof

   Business Reporter : Ferroart Interiors Pvt. Ltd., a luxury turnkey interior design firm based in Nagpur, is redefining the way homeowners approach building their dream spaces by introducing an immersive “experience home”..

CA Swaroopa Wazalwar to lead ICAI Nagpur Branch for 2026-27

CA Swaroopa Sameer Wazalwar has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the ICAI Nagpur Branch (WIRC) for the year 2026-27 while CA Deepak Jethwani has been elected as the Vice Chairman and CA Trupti Bhattad as the Secretary. CA Vinod Agrawal has taken charge as Treasurer, and CA Prateek Palan has been nominated as the Chairman of WICASA Nagpur. The Managing Committee also includes CA Dinesh Rathi-Imm. Past Chairman, CA Ankush Kesharwani, CA Pranav Kumar Limaja, CA Ashish L...

Solar consumers’ total generation cannot be accounted beyond 150 units/month/kW

THE Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited’s (MSEDCL) has recently put a condition before solar consumers that their total generation cannot be accounted beyond 150 units per month per kW. Further, the export to the grid cannot be accounted beyond 100 units per month per kW. Raising concern over the issue, Sudhir Budhay, a renewable energy consultant, on Thursday filed a petition before Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC)...

Sankar Viswanathan recieves Honorary Doctorate by Thai university

VIT Vice President, Sankar Viswanathan, has been conferred with the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Technology Management by the Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep (RMUTK), Thailand. This honour recognises Sankars’ exceptional leadership, professional achievements, and his significant contributions to the advancement of engineering and technology management from Palakorn Suwanrath, Privy Council of Thailand and Dr Pichai Janmanee, President Rajamangala University ..

VED proposes global investment roadmap for ‘Naveen Nagpur’ with NMRDA chief

IN A significant move to bolster the economic landscape of the region, a high-level delegation from the Vidarbha Economic Development (VED) Council, led by President Rina Sinha, met Sanjay Meena, Chairman of Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) and Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT), recently. Joining President Rina were distinguished council members including Rajeev Aggarwal, Bunty Rawal, Ajay Singh, and Varun Vijawargi, all of whom emphasised the necessity of a global outlook for ..

Jayanti Nagari VII wins Special Award at ICI–UltraTech Outstanding Concrete Structures Awards–Vidarbha 2025

ABHIJIT Realtors & Infraventures Pvt. Ltd, announced that its landmark township project, Jayanti Nagari VII, has been conferred a Special Award in the Building Category – High-Rise Township (Above 24.0 m height) at the prestigious ICI–UltraTech Outstanding Concrete Structures Awards – Vidarbha 2025. The award was presented at a grand ceremony organised by the Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Nagpur Centre, in association with UltraTech Cement, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nagpur...

Khandelwal Jewellers announces 3rd week winners of ‘Shubh Laabh Lucky Draw’

THE ‘Shubh Laabh Lucky Draw’ mega offer, launched by Khandelwal Jewellers, is receiving an overwhelming response from customers. The mega offer, is underway from February 1 till May 31. The winners of the third weekly lucky draw were announced at the Nagpur showroom in a transparent manner. The third week winners and prizes included Preeti Pohare, air fryer, Aliya Firdous, induction cooktop, Reena Chauhan, juicer, Rajat Dhoble, dinner set, Preeti Nemade, sandwich maker, Vandana Sonkusare, multi cook ..

Ramdeobaba University honours Satyanarayan Nuwal

Ramdeobaba University and the entire Ramdeobaba family came together in a moment of collective pride and celebration to felicitate Satyanarayan Nuwal, Chairman, Shri Ramdeobaba Sarvajanik Samiti (SRSS), and Chairman, Solar Group on the occasion of his being named a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri, to be conferred by the Government of India. On behalf of the entire Ramdeobaba family, Nuwal was felicitated by Ashok Kumar Pacheriwala, Treasurer, SRSS, with a Scroll of Honour celebrating his prolific ..

‘Apparel exports inch up 1.6 pc in Apr-Jan despite global headwinds’

INDIA’S apparel exports registered a moderate growth of 1.6 per cent during April-January 2025-26 despite global headwinds and supply chain disruptions, AEPC said on Monday. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman A Sakthivel said exports to several key markets have shown encouraging growth, including Italy (16 per cent), the UK (4.8 per cent), UAE (10.6 per cent), Saudi Arabia (18.5 per cent), Germany (8.7 per cent), and Spain (7.1 per cent). Strong performance has also been recorded in ..

Bharat Sheth featured in IJ Power List 2026

BHARAT Sheth, Managing Director of Batukbhai Sons Jewellers, Dharampeth, has been featured in the prestigious IJ Power List 2026, a pan-India recognition by The Indian Jeweller Magazine honouring industry leaders. He was felicitated at a ceremony in Mumbai by veteran actress Zeenat Aman for his contribution to redefining bridal jewellery retail. At a time when large, experience-led showrooms were uncommon, he envisioned and built one of the region’s most advanced jewellery destinations. Commenting ..

Anjuman Urdu Primary Schoolwins SQAAF Award for 2025-26

In a historic achievement that has sent ripples of pride across the education sector, Anjuman Urdu Primary School (Semi-English), Sadar, has been officially honored with the prestigious School Quality Assessment and Assurance Framework (SQAAF) Award for 2025-26. Out of more than 67,000 schools across Maharashtra, only a select 429 institutions were chosen for this elite recognition. From the entire Nagpur district, only three primary schools achieved this feat, with Anjuman Urdu Primary School standing ..

Adv Vilas Rautto lead Gajanan Education Society

 Shri Gajanan Multi-purpose Education Society officially announced its new executive board for the 2026–2031 term. Adv. Vilas Raut has been appointed as the President, and Prakash Kapse as the Secretary. The election process was overseen by Adv..

Pharma exports up 9.4 pc in FY25

   THE Commerce Ministry on : said the country's pharma exports grew 9.4 per cent in 2024-25 to USD 30.47 billion and the industry is aiming for a double-digit expansion in 2026-27.Issues pertaining to pharmaceuticals exports were disc..

Moving to conversations from interruptions is way forward to achieve 10X in 10 years, says Vijay Anand Kunduri

Moving to conversations from interruptions is way forward to achieve 10X in 10 years, says Vijay Anand Kunduri..

Companies need to implement policy to hire diverse workforce: Nikita Raut

   Business Reporter : Companies should implement a policy to employ diverse workforce as it enhances their chances to perform more, said Nikita Raut, Deputy General Manager, Bank of Baroda on Saturday while speaking on the topic R..

Gadkari inaugurates IIID’s Design Showcase 2026 and Confluence 3.0

   Business Reporter : The much-awaited Design Showcase 2026 and Confluence 3.0 (2nd Edition), organised by the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID), Nagpur Regional Chapter, opened here at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, Nagpu..

People who know AI will replace those who don’t: Rohit Bansal

   Business Reporter :  IN THE modern, fast-paced digital economy, organisations must adopt a positive mindset, where technology is not viewed merely as an IT tool, but as a strategic enabler to meet evolving customer needs, said Rohit..

‘A leader should awaken hidden will in his team’

   Business Reporter : Vijay Phanshikar, Editor, The Hitavada, in a session on Leadership at the ongoing CIMCON 2026 on Saturday, shared stories of great leaders who exhibited unparalleled leadership qualities that changed the course o..

FIITJEE announces Fee Refund Plan for affected students

FIITJEE has formally written to all parents of students affected by the disruption of offline classes at certain centres, expressing regret for the distress caused and reaffirming its commitment to refund the proportionate fee to all affected families. The communication, issued directly by the institute, conveys sincerity, accountability and a roadmap for resolution. In its email, FIITJEE has acknowledged that the disruption in offline classes may have shaken the confidence of parents and has expressed ..

With clear vision and calculated risk any biz can achieve success: Vishal Agrawal

Vishal Agarwal, Director of R C Plasto Tank and Pipes Pvt Ltd shared his success mantra in business and said that entrepreneurs should have clear vision, take calculated risk, bold decisions, increase capabilities, bring innovative approach in every aspect of business and invest in quality through automation for success. He was address the gathering on the topic ‘The Rise of Central India: Vision, Velocity and Value Creation,” at the Central India Management Conclave 2026 (CIMCON’26) at the IIM, Nagpur ..

Local industry should create vision document for developing Vidarbha: Sanjeev Gupta

SANJEEV Gupta, CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission said that the industry should create vision document for developing Vidarbha and its 11 districts to make it one of the fastest growing regions in the country. He was talking on ‘Redefining India’s Tier-2 Narrative’ by, highlighting the transformative rise of Tier-2 cities as innovation-driven growth hubs at the CIMCON’26 underway at IIM, Nagpur on Friday. He further said that Vidarbha has 75 per cent of the minerals and 80 per cent of the forest ..

Spacewood offers range of customised wardrobes

Spacewood, India’s leading name in premium modular furniture, proudly introduces its extensive range of customized wardrobes, offering one of the widest selections of finishes and configurations for modern Indian homes. Thoughtfully designed to combine style with smart functionality, Spacewood’s wardrobes are tailored to individual spaces and lifestyle needs...

VIA, MIA & Infed conduct session

Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA), MIDC Industries Association (MIA), and IIM Infed organised a knowledge session on “Optimizing Business Operations with TallyPrime” on 13th February 2026 at Chitnavis Centre. The event was managed by JAK Infosolutions Pvt Ltd, a Tally Certified Partner. Prashant Mohota, President of VIA; and Arun Lanjewar, Secretary of MIA, welcomed the guests. On the occasion, Prashant Mohota said highlighted that widely used software like Tally has introduced several new, informative ..

CS TECH Ai marks NSE listing with bell ringing ceremony

CS TECH Ai (Ceinsys Tech Limited), a publicly listed technology-led engineering and geospatial infrastructure solutions company, on Thursday marked the commencement of trading of its equity shares on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) with a ceremonial bell ringing event. The company has been listed on the BSE since 2014. Its NSE listing represents a significant milestone in its capital markets journey, further enhancing investor access, liquidity, and market visibility...

RBU collaborates with Google Cloud

RAMDEOBABA University (RBU) has collaborated with Google Cloud (Elite Tier) and is now a Certified Digital Campus on Google Cloud 3.0. The collaboration was officially launched recently, and the collaboration certificate was unveiled by Padmavathy Joshi, Regional Manager Google Education and Gemini. Speaking at the launch event, Dr Rajesh Pande, Vice Chancellor, RBU, characterised the alliance as a critical step for the region’s educational landscape, emphasising the institution’s commitment to integrating ..

Jayaswal Neco Industries earns global recognition

Jayaswal Neco Industries Limited announced prestigious global milestone for its 52nd Annual Report (FY 2024–25) at the internationally acclaimed League of American Communications Professionals LLC (LACP) Vision Awards. For the third consecutive year, the company has been honoured at the LACP Global Annual Report Competition – Vision Awards, achieving exceptional global distinctions: It is the 33rd Best Annual Report Worldwide and Platinum Winner Worldwide – Best Annual Report in the World in its sector ..