17, Sep 2026
Factrika Raises INR 8.9 Cr Seed Round Led by Info Edge to Scale On-Demand Industrial Workforce Platform
September 17, 2026: Factrika, an on demand industrial workforce platform, today announced it has raised ₹8.9 Cr in seed funding led by Info Edge. Founded in July 2024, the company will use the capital to strengthen its team, deepen its technology, and expand into more industrial clusters across India.
Indian factories face a 20 to 25% daily worker shortage, driven by fragmented, low tech contractor staffing models, resulting in lost output, higher costs, and operational disruption. Factrika matches manufacturers with verified workers by skill and availability, enabling deployment within 2 hours. Workers accept shifts digitally, with the platform managing attendance and payments while building a verified digital work record that enables skill based career progression.
Factrika has 10,000+ registered workers across 20+ skill categories, a 90%+ show rate, and deployment hours growing 50 to 70% month on month. Clients include Lenskart, Munjal Kiriu, Asahi India Glass, Jubilant Foods, Epack Durables, PG Technoplast, Hanon Climate, Bidso, and Talbros Auto Components. Workers gain 20 to 30% higher earnings through skill progression. The funding will support team growth, technology development, and cluster led expansion, starting with Bhiwadi, Manesar, Bawal, Noida, and Bahadurgarh, as Factrika targets India’s $23 Bn manufacturing workforce opportunity.
Factrika was founded by Kshitij Puri and Gaurav Asthana. Kshitij is a second time founder, having previously built and scaled ZipLoan, a fintech NBFC; he is an alumnus of UCLA Anderson and ICAI. Gaurav is an alumnus of BITS Pilani and IIM Ahmedabad, bringing more than two decades of experience across technology, operations, and product roles spanning recruitment, fintech, agritech, and marketplaces.
“India’s manufacturing workforce has a fundamental availability and reliability problem. We’re building Factrika to make industrial workforce supply more real time, skill led and transparent,” said Kshitij Puri and Gaurav Asthana, Founders, Factrika.
“Factrika is solving deep use cases in Indian manufacturing recruitment with an innovative, platform based approach. We’re excited to back them,” said Hitesh Oberoi, MD & CEO, Info Edge (India) Ltd.
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17, Sep 2026
OCI N.V. statement regarding an open letter from shareholders
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OCI Global N.V. (“OCI” or the “Company”) (Euronext: OCI) confirms that on 16 September 2026 it received from Oceanwood Capital Management LLP the attached open letter, written on behalf of a group of three shareholders in the Company. OCI is publishing the letter for information purposes only, without comment or endorsement.
Annex – Open letter to the Board of OCI Global N.V., 16 September 2026
ABOUT OCI GLOBAL
Learn more about OCI at www.oci-global.com. You can also follow OCI on LinkedIn.
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17, Sep 2026
Venn Launches Blue Border for AI Governance & Security, Putting Native Claude Apps Under IT Control on Any Laptop
Regulated companies can now let remote employees and contractors run Claude, Claude Cowork and Claude Code on laptops the company doesn’t own: locked to company accounts, reachable only from trusted networks, and with no VDI or endpoint management required.
New York, New York, Sept 17. Venn, the secure remote work company, announced Blue Border™ for AI Governance & Security. The release lets organizations with remote and distributed workforces govern and securely use AI on any laptop, whether or not the company owns or manages it.
Blue Border installs on a Mac or PC and creates a company-controlled secure enclave on that laptop, isolating business activity from everything else on the same machine. Until now, its AI controls centered on data loss prevention for browser-based AI. Available today, the release adds three capabilities.
First, Anthropic’s Claude desktop apps, Claude, Claude Cowork and Claude Code, run natively inside Blue Border, on a personal machine, under the same controls that apply to browser-based AI. Second, tenant restrictions keep approved AI services to company-provided accounts, so a personal sign-in inside Blue Border is restricted. Third, IP-based access controls let organizations restrict sign-ins to those services to their dedicated Blue Border IP addresses, using the access policies they already run for Microsoft 365 and Salesforce.
The result is a secure way to adopt AI across all of a company’s workflows, in the browser and on the desktop, on every device its people use, without VDI. Unapproved AI tools stay blocked from company data, and DLP controls cover copy/paste, upload, download, screenshot, print and AI on any laptop.
Organizations in regulated industries cannot afford to fall behind on AI productivity, and cannot tolerate the data exposure that comes with open adoption. Venn found that 62 percent of all connections to browser-based AI tools inside Blue Border were made through personal, non-corporate accounts. When customers configured their tenant restriction settings, the number dropped to 5 percent.
“AI is the most important shift our customers have navigated since the cloud,” said David Matalon, CEO and Founder of Venn. “Blue Border was built for exactly this moment: a world where sensitive work happens on any device, and where what needs to be protected is the data itself, not the machine. Blue Border for AI Governance & Security extends that protection to every AI tool, native app or browser, and gives IT and security teams control back.”
For regulated organizations enabling BYOD and contractor programs, this changes the ceiling on AI productivity. Financial services firm StoneX uses Blue Border to meet its compliance requirements while securing its workers. Remote employees and contractors can use the most capable AI tools in their full native form, with no hardware to ship and no virtual desktop in between. Support for additional applications, including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, is on the roadmap for later this year.
17, Sep 2026
Study Finds Bile Acid May Help Reduce Liver Fat
Hyodeoxycholic acid reduces excess liver fat in mice through two distinct pathways, demonstrating multi-target therapeutic potential
Sept 17: Excess fat accumulation in the liver can contribute to the development and progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), highlighting the need for new approaches to manage the condition. Now, researchers have found that hyodeoxycholic acid (HDCA), a bile acid, can reduce liver fat in mice while also identifying the biological pathways involved. The findings suggest that HDCA could help inform the development of new approaches to managing MASLD.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is a common condition that causes excess fat to build up in the liver, affecting about one-quarter of adults worldwide. In some people, this can lead to inflammation and liver cell or hepatocyte injury, triggering the formation of thick, fibrous connective tissue known as fibrosis. Over time, advanced fibrosis can progress to cirrhosis, in which permanent scarring impairs the liver’s normal function. MASLD is often described as a “silent” disease because symptoms may be absent or mild until the disease becomes more advanced.
Hepatic steatosis refers to the initial stage of MASLD, where excess fat gets accumulated in the hepatocytes. Though it is a common metabolic disorder, the mechanistic understanding of the biological pathways involved as well as effective therapeutic strategies remain incompletely understood.
Against this backdrop, a study from Chiba University found that a bile acid, hyodeoxycholic acid (HDCA), helps reduce excess fat accumulation in the liver.
The study was led by Professor Takashi Miki, Dean of the Graduate School of Medicine at Chiba University, Japan, with Dr. Eunyoung Lee as the first author, along with Professor Antonio Vidal-Puig of the MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, UK, and other researchers. The paper was made available online on August 7, 2026, and was published in Volume 45, Issue 8 of the journal Cell Reports on August 25, 2026.
“We unexpectedly found that adipose tissue transplantation increased circulating HDCA levels in our diabetic mouse model. This intriguing finding prompted us to investigate HDCA’s potential metabolic effects. We found that HDCA treatment prevented high-fat diet-induced hepatic steatosis,” says Prof. Miki.
To investigate the effects of HDCA, the researchers fed mice a high-fat diet and treated them with HDCA. At a 0.25% dose, HDCA reduced blood glucose levels, lowered the amount of triglycerides (fat) stored in the liver, and improved liver function without affecting the mice’s body weight, suggesting that its effects on liver fat were not due to weight loss.
The researchers then investigated how HDCA produced these effects. They found that HDCA increased the activity of PPARα, a protein that controls genes involved in breaking down fatty acids. In mice that lacked this protein, HDCA could no longer prevent fat from building up in the liver.
The researchers then identified two pathways through which HDCA activated PPARα. First, HDCA increased the number of invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells, a type of immune cell, in the liver. These cells produced more interferon-γ (IFN-γ), a signaling molecule that activated PPARα in liver cells. PPARα then switched on the genes that help liver cells break down fatty acids.
As another pathway, HDCA also increased the levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a gut hormone that helps regulate metabolism. The researchers found that GLP-1 signaling was necessary for HDCA to reduce liver fat. When they tested mice that lacked the GLP-1 receptor, HDCA could no longer prevent fat from accumulating in the liver.
To further examine the role of GLP-1 and its relationship with iNKT cells and PPARα, the researchers injected liraglutide, a drug that activates the GLP-1 receptor and is used to treat type 2 diabetes, into normal mice and mice lacking iNKT cells, PPARα, or the GLP-1 receptor. Liraglutide reduced liver fat in both normal mice and mice lacking iNKT cells, but not in mice lacking PPARα. These findings indicated that GLP-1 reduces liver fat through PPARα and does not require iNKT cells.
Together, the researchers showed that HDCA may combat MASLD through two distinct pathways: an immune pathway involving iNKT cells and IFN-γ, and a metabolic pathway involving GLP-1. Both pathways ultimately activate PPARα, which helps the liver increase fatty-acid breakdown and reduce fat accumulation.
“Both HDCA and the GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide exhibited potent anti-steatotic effects in mice in a PPARα-dependent manner,” says Prof. Miki, highlighting PPARα as a potential target for developing strategies to combat MASLD.
Overall, these findings emphasize the potential of HDCA as an effective multi-target therapeutic strategy for the treatment of hepatic steatosis.
17, Sep 2026
The Ultimate Guide To Festive Jewellery From Candere By Kalyan Jewellers
The festive season begins to take centre stage in September, bringing with it celebrations, family gatherings and cherished traditions. From festive pujas and intimate get-togethers to family lunches and celebratory evenings, the month is filled with occasions to dress up and add a touch of sparkle to every look. As festive dressing continues to evolve, lightweight and versatile jewellery offers an effortless way to elevate traditional ensembles while keeping the overall look comfortable, contemporary and easy to wear.
This season, look beyond elaborate jewellery and embrace pieces that blend elegance, colour and contemporary design. From vibrant gemstones and intricate motifs to delicate diamonds and timeless pearls, Candere by Kalyan presents a curated selection of jewellery designed to complement every festive occasion and transition effortlessly from one celebration to the next.
Here’s a curated edit-
Superior Diamond And Gemstone V Ring
The Superior Diamond and Gemstone V Ring brings together the brilliance of diamonds and the vibrancy of colourful gemstones in an elegant V-shaped silhouette. Its refined design strikes the perfect balance between classic detailing and contemporary appeal, making it an effortless choice for the festive season.
Style it with a saree, kurta set or anarkali for a festive puja, family gathering or celebratory lunch.
Wear it solo for a touch of understated elegance, or stack it with delicate rings to create a refined, layered look.
Mayuri Mehndi Peacock Diamond And Gemstone Oval Bracelet
The Mayuri Mehndi Peacock Diamond and Gemstone Oval Bracelet beautifully brings together intricate mehndi-inspired detailing, a graceful peacock motif, sparkling diamonds and vibrant gemstones. Rich in colour and craftsmanship, its distinctive design adds an elegant touch of festive charm to traditional ensembles.
Style it with a saree or kurta set for a festive gathering, family celebration or special occasion. Wear it on its own to let the intricate detailing take centre stage, or pair it with delicate bracelets for a refined, layered look.
Spoked Chariot Pearl Diamond And Gemstone Collar Necklace
The Spoked Chariot Pearl Diamond and Gemstone Collar Necklace brings together elegant pearls, sparkling diamonds and vibrant gemstones in a distinctive collar silhouette. Its contemporary design adds a sophisticated touch to festive dressing while retaining the timeless appeal of pearls.
Let the necklace take centre stage by styling it with an elegant ethnic ensemble. Its distinctive collar silhouette pairs beautifully with understated festive looks, adding a refined touch of sparkle and colour. Complete the look with minimal earrings and accessories for a sophisticated finish.
Demi Diamond Dangle Earrings
Elegant and contemporary, the Demi Diamond Dangle Earrings feature a graceful silhouette accented with sparkling diamonds. Their delicate design adds movement and brilliance, making them a versatile choice for festive occasions without overpowering the overall look.
Style them as a subtle statement with an elegant festive look, allowing the delicate dangles and diamond sparkle to frame the face beautifully
Waverly Diamond And Gemstone Oval Bracelet
The Waverly Diamond and Gemstone Oval Bracelet beautifully combines sparkling diamonds and colourful gemstones in a classic oval silhouette. Its elegant design offers a refined balance of colour and brilliance, making it an effortless choice for festive occasions.
Its versatile design effortlessly complements both traditional ensembles and contemporary festive looks, making it an elegant addition to any occasion wardrobe.
17, Sep 2026
Samsung India Makes Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 More Accessible with Lower Monthly EMIs Through Galaxy Forever
Gurugram, Sep 17: Samsung India has introduced a new, flexible payment plan for its latest flagship foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 – under its Galaxy Forever programme. This innovative plan makes owning a Galaxy foldable more accessible and affordable than ever before.
Under the two-year programme, customers can own the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 by paying only 60% of the device price along with the Galaxy Forever programme fee, spread over 24 EMIs. This reduces the EMI by 25% over 24 months, making payments more manageable. Through this programme, the EMI for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra decreases from INR 9417 to INR 6997, while the Galaxy Z Fold8 EMI drops from INR 8584 to INR 6416.
The remaining 40% of the device price is deferred as a bullet payment once the 24-month tenure is complete. At the end of the 24-month period, customers have the flexibility to:
·Upgrade: Avail the latest Galaxy device and return the old device
·Retain: Pay the 40% bullet payment amount and keep the device
·Return: Simply return the device and exit the programme
Customers also have the option to return or upgrade earlier than 24 months, as per the following buyback values applicable with No Questions asked returns:
·10–11 months: Assured buyback of up to 55%
·12–13 months: Assured buyback of up to 50%
·14–18 months: Assured buyback of up to 45%
·19–25 months: Assured buyback of up to 40%
The Galaxy Forever programme also includes Samsung Care+, which offers protection against accidental and liquid damage with no claim processing fees. This means customers do not need to purchase Samsung Care+ separately; it is part of the package.
By combining lower monthly EMIs, an assured buyback option, and included device protection, Galaxy Forever provides customers with unmatched flexibility and peace of mind. Whether you choose to keep your current Galaxy foldable or upgrade to a newer model, this programme ensures you are always future-ready.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Most Advanced Foldable for Productivity
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra brings Samsung’s highest level of performance to the foldable category, combining a large 8-inch main display, advanced camera system and hardware built for demanding workflows. It is just 4.1mm thin and weighs 215g, making it Samsung’s slimmest Fold design yet. The 200MP main camera with HDR, and a new 50MP ultra-wide lens with improved Nightography deliver greater detail in any light, while 8K video recording with the new APV codec and Cine LUT tools give creators more control. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy platform and a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, it supports a full day of work and content creation.
Galaxy Z Fold8: New Foldable Experience Focused on Immersive Viewing
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is designed for smooth transitions from quick cover-screen interactions to immersive viewing, reading and gaming when unfolded. Weighing just 201g with a 4800mAh battery, it is Samsung’s lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet. The new Flex Titanium display structure reduces crease visibility and improves durability, while the main display reaches up to 3000 nits of peak brightness. Its dual 50MP camera system, Dual Recording and My FanCam features make capturing and editing content easier across different scenes.
For more details on the Galaxy Forever programme and to experience the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, visit your nearest Samsung exclusive store.
Terms and conditions apply. Bullet payment, EMI, eligibility, and device protection details are subject to financing terms.
17, Sep 2026
World-Renowned Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ozan Sozer Named ISAPS President-Elect
The longtime ISAPS leader will assume the presidency of the global aesthetic surgery organization in 2028
El Paso, TX, Sept 17 – The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), a global professional organization dedicated to advancing aesthetic plastic surgery education and patient safety, has elected internationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ozan Sozer as President-Elect. He will assume the role of President in 2028.
His election marks the latest chapter in Dr. Sozer’s longstanding leadership within ISAPS. Currently serving as Treasurer, Dr. Sozer has also spent many years leading the organization’s education efforts as Chair of Education, helping advance global knowledge-sharing and education among plastic surgeons.
“It is an incredible honor to be elected President-Elect of ISAPS by colleagues from around the world,” said Dr. Sozer, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and ISAPS
President-Elect. “I have always believed that aesthetic surgery advances when physicians share knowledge, challenge one another and continue learning. I look forward to helping further ISAPS’ commitment to global education, innovation and patient safety.”
Founded in 1970, ISAPS brings together aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeons from more than 117 countries, providing an international forum for scientific exchange, continuing education and the advancement of patient safety.
With 25+ years of experience, Dr. Sozer is the founder of El Paso Cosmetic Surgery and is known for his work in facial aesthetics, body contouring and surgical innovation, including the development of techniques such as the Glidelift™ and Extended Gliding Brow Lift.
17, Sep 2026
NeoGreens Unveils ‘Daily Greens’: World’s First Microgreens Blend™ Redefining Daily Nutrition
Daily Greens is designed to address critical micronutrient deficiencies in India through a science-backed, high impact solution.
HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Keystone NeoGreens, a wellness company focused on daily nutrition products, announced the launch of Daily Greens, World’s First Microgreens BlendTM, as its first multi microgreens nutrition product designed to provide a convenient way to add potent microgreens to a daily diet.
Following three years of intensive formulation, Daily Greens, a one scoop nutritional blend is engineered to support focus, sustained energy, gut health, immunity, and detox, built on a core matrix of five microgreens – alfalfa, kale, broccoli, coriander, and sunflower. The new offering targets the growing consumer demand for efficient and convenient nutrition in an easy to consume format.
“Daily nutrition products should be straightforward to understand and practical to use,” said Amarnath J, CEO, Keystone NeoGreens. “With Daily Greens, our focus has been to provide convenient nutrition while making the relevant product and serving information accessible to consumers.”
In addition to the five microgreens, Daily Greens contains superfoods, pre and probiotics, digestive enzymes, antioxidants, adaptogens, berries, minerals, and vitamins. According to the company, the formulation contains no artificial flavours, or unnecessary additives.
“The product development process included decisions around the ingredient formulation, serving format, processing and quality controls,” said Dinesh Chanchala, Co-founder and COO, Keystone NeoGreens. “We are making the relevant information available so that consumers and other stakeholders can examine the product on the basis of its formulation and testing details.”
Each batch of Daily Greens is tested by third-party laboratories for parameters including heavy metals and microbial safety, in accordance with the company’s quality programme. The applicable report information, including batch number, report date, laboratory name and test scope, will be available on the company’s website, subject to the company’s publication policy.
Daily Greens is available through the NeoGreens website (www.neogreens.com) and Amazon. The product is offered in a 10-day travel pack priced at ₹999 and a 30-day pouch priced at ₹2,499, with a subscription option that offers 10% savings on recurring purchases.
About Keystone NeoGreens
Keystone NeoGreens is a wellness company focused on daily nutrition products. The company’s stated mission is to offer the best nutrition and make it simpler, more transparent and more consistent for consumers.
NeoGreens’ product-development approach brings together nutrition, food science and agri-technology expertise. The company is developing a portfolio of daily nutrition products and is working to make relevant formulation, serving, label and testing information accessible to consumers and other stakeholders.
With a portfolio of daily nutrition products in development, NeoGreens is building a future where being healthy is normal, accessible, and effortless.
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17, Sep 2026
Global Beverage Brand ‘MALAYALI’ Achieves Rare 100% Award-Winning Portfolio Recognition
MUMBAI, India, WARSAW, Poland, and DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Polish-origin beverage brand MALAYALI Beer has received World Beer Award recognition for every product in its portfolio. At the 2026 World Beer Awards, MALAYALI Power received Silver in the Strong Beer category, while MALAYALI Habibi 0.0% received Silver in the No & Low Alcohol category and an additional Silver for packaging design.
The 2026 recognition follows Gold for MALAYALI Lager and Bronze for MALAYALI Non-Alcoholic at the 2025 World Beer Awards. This makes Malayali the youngest beer brand to ever achieve this feat, having all the products in their portfolio recognised with a World Beer Award in just 4 years since inception.
Key Achievements:
- MALAYALI Lager – Gold, World Beer Awards 2025
- MALAYALI Non-Alcoholic – Bronze, World Beer Awards 2025
- MALAYALI Power – Silver, World Beer Awards 2026
- MALAYALI Habibi 0.0% – Silver, World Beer Awards 2026
- MALAYALI Habibi 0.0% packaging design – Silver, World Beer Awards 2026
From Supply Chain Crisis to Global Shelves
Founded four years ago by Chandramohan Nallur and Sargheve Sukumaran, MALAYALI Beer originated from an unexpected supply-chain disruption in Europe that led the founders to experiment with brewing.
Combining European hops with Indian rice flakes, they developed a hybrid brew designed for smooth and accessible drinking.
“Three years ago, we could never have imagined that an idea starting almost accidentally would lead us here,” said Chandramohan Nallur. “This recognition validates our strategy to build a versatile portfolio catering to different lifestyle choices and drinking occasions.”
The MALAYALI name honours Kerala and its global diaspora, the team has built the products to compete internationally without compromising their roots.
Global Distribution and Travel Retail Expansion
MALAYALI Beer is now distributed across 25 countries worldwide, with a presence across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The company has entered international travel retail, securing listings across three major airport duty-free locations, including availability in the Muscat International Airport business lounge. Competing in airport retail requires products to deliver immediate visual and taste appeal to diverse international audiences. The traction achieved by MALAYALI Beer demonstrates how a culturally rooted brand can maintain a distinctive identity while standing alongside established international names on global shelves.
In the Middle East, partnerships with regional retail entities such as LuLu Group have opened shelf space for MALAYALI Habibi 0.0%, the brand’s zero-alcohol malt beverage, and Adipoli, its tropical hydration drink.
Zero-Alcohol, Zero-Sugar Innovation
One of the most forward-looking products in the portfolio is MALAYALI Habibi 0.0%, a zero-alcohol, zero-sugar formulation developed for consumers seeking alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages.
According to the company, Habibi is the second beer brand globally to launch a zero-sugar, zero-alcohol variant. Rather than treating zero-alcohol innovation as a short-term trend, MALAYALI Beer sees the category as an important part of the future of modern lifestyle drinking.
A Distinct Identity on the World Stage
At a time when many emerging brands attempt to make themselves universally international, MALAYALI Beer has taken the opposite approach by embracing its cultural story. From its bold visual identity to its ingredient choices, the brand continues to highlight its heritage while maintaining international brewing standards.
The result is a portfolio that combines an Indian-origin identity with products developed for increasingly diverse global consumers, from traditional beer drinkers to those seeking stronger beers and zero-alcohol alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What awards has MALAYALI Beer won?
MALAYALI Beer has received World Beer Award recognition across its portfolio in 2025 and 2026, including Gold, Bronze and Silver awards.
What is MALAYALI Habibi 0.0%?
MALAYALI Habibi 0.0% is a zero-alcohol, zero-sugar malt beverage.
How many countries is MALAYALI Beer distributed across?
MALAYALI Beer is distributed across 25 countries worldwide.
Website: www.malayali.rocks
Instagram: @malayali.rocks
About Hexagon Spirits International
Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, Hexagon Spirits International is a global alcobev and beverage company founded by Indian entrepreneurs Chandramohan Nallur and Sargheve Sukumaran.
The company manages a multi-category portfolio of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and functional beverages, including its award-winning MALAYALI Beer range and Adipoli. Operating across 25 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Hexagon Spirits International continues to expand across international travel retail, duty-free locations and global retail chains.
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17, Sep 2026
West Bengal Records Strong Growth in Mineral Revenue Collection
Kolkata, Sep 17: West Bengal has recorded a significant rise in revenue generated from its mineral resources during the opening months of the 2026-27 financial year, with collections increasing by 32.60 per cent compared with the same period last year.
According to figures released by the State Finance Department, mineral-related tax revenue stood at Rs 567.82 crore between April 16 and August 15, 2026, compared with Rs 428.20 crore during the corresponding period in 2025.
The increase has brought greater attention to the contribution of the state’s mineral-rich districts to public revenue. Birbhum recorded the highest collection at Rs 235 crore, followed by Jhargram at Rs 70.29 crore. East Burdwan contributed Rs 56.12 crore, while West Burdwan accounted for Rs 48.59 crore during the period.
The latest figures indicate that mineral resources continue to play an important role in West Bengal’s economic activity. The sector supports a wider network of businesses linked to mining, transportation, processing and industrial operations, particularly in mineral-producing regions.
The improvement in collections has also been attributed by the State Finance Department to efforts to strengthen revenue monitoring and address leakages in mineral-related collections. This has the potential to improve the state’s ability to mobilise revenue from its natural resources without placing additional pressure on ordinary taxpayers.
For the state economy, stronger mineral revenue provides an additional source of own-tax receipts and can support broader fiscal planning. West Bengal has projected its own tax revenue at Rs 1,30,669.68 crore for 2026-27, compared with Rs 1,11,737.13 crore in the revised estimate for 2025-26.
The mineral sector also has an important business impact at the district level. Mining and related activities generate demand for transport, logistics, equipment, services and other supporting businesses, creating an economic chain that extends beyond the extraction activity itself.
The latest revenue numbers therefore highlight the importance of effective resource management, transparent collection systems and stronger monitoring of mineral-related economic activity.
With mineral-rich districts continuing to contribute significantly to state revenues, sustained improvement in collection mechanisms could strengthen West Bengal’s revenue base while supporting economic activity across mining and allied sectors.
