8, Sep 2026
Yoga for a Healthier Mind and Body: A Simple Habit for Stress, Fitness and Wellbeing
In a fast-moving world filled with work pressure, long hours in front of screens and little time to slow down, maintaining both mental and physical health can be a challenge. Yoga offers a simple way to bring movement, breathing and mindfulness into everyday life, helping people create a healthier balance between the mind and body.
Unlike workouts that focus mainly on physical strength, yoga combines body movements with controlled breathing and mental awareness. This combination can make the practice useful not only for staying active but also for managing everyday stress and improving overall wellbeing.
For many people, one of the biggest challenges of modern life is an overcrowded mind. Thoughts about work, family, finances and the future can continue long after the day is over. Yoga encourages people to concentrate on their breathing and movements, giving the mind an opportunity to step away from these constant distractions.
Breathing exercises and meditation can further support relaxation. By slowing the pace of breathing and paying attention to the present moment, people may find it easier to manage stress and develop a greater sense of calm. Research has found potential benefits of yoga for stress management, although the strength of evidence varies across studies.
The benefits may also extend to heart health. A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis involving 30 randomised controlled trials and more than 2,200 participants found that yoga was associated with reductions in blood pressure among people with prehypertension or hypertension. However, researchers rated the overall quality of evidence as very low, highlighting the need for larger and better-designed studies.
This means yoga can be a useful addition to a healthy lifestyle, but it should not be treated as a replacement for prescribed medicines or medical treatment. People with high blood pressure should continue to follow their doctor’s advice while using appropriate physical activity and stress-management practices as part of their overall care.
Yoga can also help people stay physically active without putting excessive strain on the body. Different poses work different muscle groups while improving flexibility, balance and body awareness. Regular practice can be particularly useful for people who spend much of their day sitting at a desk or working on computers.
Another advantage is that yoga does not necessarily require a gym or expensive equipment. A quiet space and a few minutes of regular practice can be enough to get started. Beginners can begin with gentle stretches and breathing exercises before gradually moving towards more challenging postures.
A simple daily routine could include a few minutes of gentle movement, followed by slow breathing and a short period of relaxation. The aim is not to perform complicated poses but to build a routine that feels comfortable and can be maintained consistently.
The growing popularity of yoga reflects a broader shift in the way people think about health. Staying fit is no longer only about physical exercise. Mental wellbeing, stress management, sleep, nutrition and regular movement all contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
Yoga brings several of these elements together. It gives the body a chance to move while giving the mind a chance to slow down.
Ultimately, yoga is not about achieving a perfect posture or completing an intense workout. Its real value lies in developing a regular habit of movement, breathing and awareness. For someone dealing with the pressures of everyday life, even a few quiet minutes on a yoga mat can become a meaningful step towards feeling healthier, calmer and more balanced.
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8, Sep 2026
MEXC Launches “Trade Wall Street Without Walls” to Break Traditional Barriers to Stock Market Participation
74.2% of surveyed TradFi users have shifted some or all traditional asset trading activity to crypto exchanges, reflecting growing demand for more flexible market access
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today launched “Trade Wall Street, Without Walls.” The campaign highlights how crypto-native trading is reducing traditional barriers to stock market participation, including access, fees and limited trading hours. As crypto exchanges expand into traditional assets, retail users are gaining more flexible ways to access and trade global market opportunities.
The campaign comes amid a broader shift in how investors trade traditional financial assets. Recent research from MEXC and CoinGecko found that 74.2% of surveyed users with traditional finance experience had shifted some or all of their traditional asset trading activity to crypto exchanges. Among the biggest frustrations users cited with traditional brokerages were limited trading hours, at 58.8%, and high fees, at 54.7%. In contrast, 24/7 market access and more competitive fees ranked among the leading reasons users chose to move traditional asset trading activity to centralized exchanges.
The findings point to a change that goes beyond simply making more assets available on crypto platforms. Investors are not only looking for more assets. They are also looking for a different way to access and trade them. The always-on, lower-friction trading experience developed in crypto is increasingly influencing expectations across a broader financial landscape, particularly as users move more easily between crypto, stocks, commodities, tokenized assets and other markets.
“Trade Wall Street, Without Walls.” brings this shift to life through five traditional market “walls”: the Access Wall, Fee Wall, Time Wall, Capital Wall and Direction Wall. Together, they represent common constraints that have historically shaped retail participation in stock markets, from where and when users can trade to the costs, capital requirements and trading strategies available to them. The campaign highlights how crypto-native market infrastructure is beginning to reduce these frictions and create more flexible ways for retail users to participate in traditional financial opportunities.
On MEXC, this evolution is reflected in a growing range of stock-related products and participation models across different stages of the market. The MEXC Stock Ecosystem spans the full market lifecycle, from Pre-IPO to IPO and Post-IPO, including Pre-IPO Futures and Pre-IPO Launchpad for the Pre-IPO stage, IPO Launchpad and IPO Express for the IPO stage, and RealStocks, Tokenized Stocks, and Stock Futures for Post-IPO markets. Bringing private-market themes, public equities and derivatives into a more integrated trading environment. Selected products also offer features such as 0-fee trading, USDT-based participation, extended or around-the-clock market access, and the ability to take both long and short positions, giving users more flexibility in how they respond to different market conditions. Product availability and trading conditions may vary by region and product.
“The biggest change is not simply that more traditional assets are becoming available on crypto platforms. It is that the way retail users access and trade those assets is changing,” said Vugar Usi Zade, CEO of MEXC. “For decades, traditional markets have been shaped by boundaries around access, time, cost, capital and direction. Crypto-native infrastructure gives us an opportunity to rethink many of those constraints and build a market experience that is more open, flexible and responsive to the needs of retail users.”
The shift also reflects a broader convergence between crypto and traditional finance. As centralized exchanges evolve from crypto-only trading venues into broader multi-asset platforms, the distinction between where users trade crypto and where they access traditional assets is becoming less rigid. For retail investors, this means the value of a platform is increasingly defined not only by the number of assets it offers, but also by how easily users can move across different markets, respond to opportunities and manage capital within a single trading environment.
At the same time, reducing structural barriers is only one part of broader market participation. As crypto-native users gain access to more stocks and traditional financial products, the ability to understand different markets, evaluate opportunities and assess risk becomes increasingly important. Alongside “Trade Wall Street, Without Walls.”, MEXC is also introducing Opportunity Compass, a global markets education initiative designed to help users build a more systematic understanding of asset classes, market drivers, emerging financial models and risk in an increasingly multi-asset environment.
About MEXC
Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway.
With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.
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8, Sep 2026
HDFC Life’s latest campaign reiterates the importance of financial preparedness to deal with life’s uncertainties
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurance companies, through its latest campaign touches upon the need for financial preparedness to face the uncertainties of life as life does not give time to prepare.
Every individual strives to protect their loved ones, and part of that responsibility is ensuring their long-term financial security. HDFC Life continuously endeavours to spread awareness on the need for financial protection through Term insurance.
The latest campaign highlights the importance of preparing for life’s uncertainties, reminding individuals that once the unexpected occurs, there is often little room to act. It encourages timely protection by emphasising that preparedness must come first. Term insurance is one such financial planning instrument that ensures that one is financially prepared at all times and for any situation life throws at them.
Term insurance plans in India are amongst the most cost-effective financial security products in the world. Affordability has further improved with the recent exemption in GST ensuring term plans are more attractive than before. Also, the digital platform and our multi-channel tie-ups make them more accessible. Thus, encouraging individuals to secure the financial future for their families.
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Campaign available in 9 Languages.
Speaking on the campaign, Pritika Shah – Head of Marketing & CSR, HDFC Life, said, “As individuals, our families matter the most, and it is our responsibility to ensure they remain secure even in our absence. This campaign is rooted in the understanding that life doesn’t always give time to prepare, making timely planning for protection all the more important. We hope this message will resonate with consumers and enable them to appreciate the need for term insurance.”
The high-decibel multimedia campaign will be amplified across television, digital, and OTT platforms along with outdoor media in key cities and select airports, driving nationwide reach and engagement.
About HDFC Life
Established in 2000, HDFC Life is a leading, listed, long-term life insurance solutions provider in India, offering a range of individual and group insurance solutions that meet various customer needs such as Protection, Pension, Savings, Investment, Annuity and Health. The Company has over 75 products (individual and group products) including optional riders in its portfolio, catering to a diverse range of customer needs.
HDFC Life continues to benefit from its increased presence across the country, having a wide reach with branches and additional distribution touchpoints through several new tie-ups and partnerships. The count of distribution partnerships is over 500, comprising banks, NBFCs, MFIs, SFBs, brokers, new ecosystem partners amongst others. The Company has a strong base of financial consultants.
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8, Sep 2026
NMIMS School of Business Management Earns a Place Among Financial Times’ Top 100 Global Business Schools 2026
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The School of Business Management (SBM) at SVKM’s NMIMS University has earned a place among the world’s leading business schools in the Financial Times Masters in Management (MiM) Ranking 2026, reinforcing its continued standing among globally recognised institutions for management education.
In the 2026 ranking, NMIMS SBM has been ranked 73rd globally and 10th among Indian institutes featured in the ranking, marking a significant improvement in its global standing. The School has moved up 21 places from 94th in the FT Masters in Management Ranking 2024 to 73rd in 2026.
The latest ranking highlights NMIMS SBM’s performance across key indicators of management education and graduate outcomes, particularly career progression, salary growth, employment outcomes and diversity. The 2026 ranking reflects the career progression and professional outcomes of NMIMS SBM’s 2023 alumni, providing an important measure of the School’s impact on graduates’ career journeys.
Among the key highlights, NMIMS SBM has been ranked 29th globally for Career Progress, placing it among the strongest-performing institutions globally on this parameter. The School has recorded a 47.70% increase in alumni salaries, with its weighted salary standing at US$127,988. The ranking also records 100% employment within three months of graduation, based on data covering 92% of the latest graduating class.
Key highlights from the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026:
- Overall global rank: 73rd
- Rank among Indian institutes: 10th
- Career Progress: 29th globally
- Salary percentage increase: 47.70%
- Weighted salary: US$127,988
- Employment within three months: 100%
- Female Faculty: 58%
- Female Students: 38%
- Women on School’s Board: 29%
- Faculty with doctoral qualifications: 91%
- Overall Student Satisfaction: 8.65/10
- ESG and Net-Zero Teaching: 62nd globally
- Carbon Footprint: 73rd globally
The School has also demonstrated strong performance on diversity indicators. Women constitute 58% of the faculty, the highest among the Indian institutes featured in the 2026 ranking, while female students account for 38% of the cohort and women constitute 29% of the School’s board.
The ranking further reflects the School’s academic strength and student experience, with 91% of faculty holding doctoral qualifications and an overall student satisfaction score of 8.65 out of 10. NMIMS SBM has also been ranked 62nd globally for ESG and Net-Zero Teaching and 73rd globally for Carbon Footprint, reflecting its focus on sustainability and responsible management education.
Prof. Sougata Ray, Vice Chancellor, SVKM’s NMIMS University, said, “NMIMS’s legacy of over four and a half decades in management education is built on academic excellence, industry relevance and a commitment to preparing future-ready leaders. The continued recognition of NMIMS SBM by the Financial Times reflects this enduring legacy and the collective efforts of our faculty, students and alumni. The School’s progress in the 2026 ranking is a testament to its sustained focus on academic rigour, career outcomes and global relevance. We remain committed to building on this foundation and strengthening our global standing in management education.”
Dr. Veena Vohra, Dean – Accreditation and Strategic Initiatives, NMIMS SBM, said, “This recognition reflects SBM’s sustained focus on academic excellence, global relevance and strong career outcomes. Our progress in the Financial Times ranking reinforces the impact of our strategic initiatives and industry-aligned approach to management education. We remain committed to strengthening our academic ecosystem and global benchmarks. Our focus will continue to be on creating meaningful and lasting outcomes for our students and the industry.”
The Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking evaluates leading business schools globally across a range of parameters covering salary outcomes, career progression, employment, value for money, careers services, alumni networks, international exposure, gender diversity, faculty qualifications, ESG and Net-Zero teaching and carbon footprint. The 2026 ranking also captures indicators including salary today, salary percentage increase, employment at three months, career progress, overall satisfaction, international mobility and faculty composition.
The recognition further reinforces NMIMS SBM’s focus on combining academic rigour with industry relevance and career-oriented learning. Over the years, the School has continued to evolve its curriculum, pedagogy and industry engagement to equip students with the capabilities required to navigate an increasingly dynamic and interconnected business environment.
The School’s 21-place improvement in the global ranking, from 94th in 2024 to 73rd in 2026, reflects its continued progress across key dimensions of management education and graduate outcomes. The latest ranking builds on NMIMS SBM’s previous recognition among the Financial Times’ global Top 100 Masters in Management institutions.
NMIMS SBM’s strong performance in Career Progress, where it ranks 29th globally, further underlines the School’s focus on enabling meaningful professional outcomes for its graduates. Alongside this, the School’s salary growth, weighted salary and employment outcomes demonstrate the continued relevance of its management education to the evolving needs of industry.
The recognition also builds on NMIMS SBM’s previous appearances in the Financial Times ranking. The School was ranked among the global Top 100 in 2022 and subsequently maintained its position in the ranking for three consecutive years, with its 2024 ranking of 94th globally marking its third consecutive year among the Financial Times’ Top 100 Masters in Management institutions. NMIMS’s official SBM pages currently record the 2024 FT position as 94th and describe it as the School’s third consecutive year in the Top 100.
As NMIMS SBM continues to strengthen its academic ecosystem, the recognition underscores its commitment to developing future-ready business leaders through a combination of academic excellence, experiential learning, industry engagement and a strong focus on career outcomes.
About NMIMS School of Business Management
Founded in 1981, the School of Business Management (SBM) at NMIMS Mumbai is a reputed private business school in India, committed to high-quality education and research, social impact creation, and maintaining a strong reputation for consistent, high-quality graduate outcomes. SBM offers a wide range of doctoral and management programmes, including its flagship MBA and specialised MBA programmes in Human Resources, Pharmaceutical Management, Healthcare Management, Business Analytics, and Digital Transformation, along with part-time and executive programmes like the MBA (Part-Time) in Social Entrepreneurship and the MBA (NEx).
Consistently ranked among India’s top 10–25 B-schools and top 5 private B-schools across NIRF, Business Today, and The Week’s 2025 surveys, SBM holds EQUIS accreditation (awarded in 2024, making it the seventh B-school in India and only the second private institution to receive this distinction), affirming its strong resolve toward academic and research excellence, robust connections with the world of practice, and high-impact social initiatives.
SBM was re-accredited by AACSB in 2023 — the first B-school in Western India to achieve this honour for a second consecutive time — and its flagship MBA programme has featured in the Financial Times Global Masters in Management rankings every year since 2022, placing in the top 100 globally for three consecutive years through 2024.
An enriching learning ecosystem, highly qualified and dedicated faculty, strong industry linkages, and a progressive, illustrious alumni network are the hallmarks of SBM Mumbai’s enduring legacy.
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8, Sep 2026
Chandigarh University’s 50 Students to Study in Top Universities of UK, Canada, Germany, France
Students to Gain Global Academic Exposure in Emerging Domains including Deep-Tech, Aerospace, AI & Data Science at Prestigious Universities
CHANDIGARH, India, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marking another significant stride in its efforts to provide students with global academic exposure, Chandigarh University has sent 50 students to pursue higher studies and take up international academic programmes at 27 prestigious global universities across 10 countries.
A grand departure ceremony was organized at Chandigarh University for campus programmes ranging students departed for countries including Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom to pursue their higher studies at top-ranked universities in these countries where they will gain international academic exposure through programmes ranging from semester exchange and research internships to international transfer and higher education opportunities. The students are part of Chandigarh University’s September Intake 2026 (SEP Intake 2026) for international academic mobility programmes.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Rajan Sharma, Executive Director, Department of International Affairs, Chandigarh University, said, “It is always a profoundly proud moment for us when we see that our students step onto the global stage. This September Intake 2026 more than 50 of our students have departed to pursue international education exposure at 27 prestigious universities in 10 countries. Each of these students is not only taking a major step forward in his or her educational journey but is also carrying the talent, ambition and spirit of Chandigarh University to the global stage.”
Prof. Sharma said, “Taiwan and France have emerged as the leading destinations, with 22 students travelling to Taiwan and 14 to France, two countries account for around 74% of the intake. Asia accounts for 23 students representing 47% of the cohort followed by Europe with 21 students or 43%. North America accounts for three students or 6% while Russia accounts for two students or 4%.”
The outgoing cohort represents a diverse range of academic disciplines including B.E. Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, Data Analytics, Biotechnology, Psychology, MBA, BBA, B.Sc. Animation, VFX & Gaming, Forensic Science, Hospitality & Hotel Management and Travel & Tourism.
“The diversity of destinations clearly shows the growing confidence of our students in exploring academic opportunities across different regions of the world. Apart from Taiwan and France, our students are travelling to Canada, Germany, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. This exposure to different academic systems, cultures, research environments and professional practices will help them develop a truly international outlook and build capabilities that go far beyond the classroom,” Prof. Sharma added.
“Providing global academic exposure to students is one of the major cornerstones of the academic ethos nurtured at CU and as part of this commitment, the university has facilitated international academic opportunities for more than 2,450 students over the last 12 years by allowing them to study at prestigious global universities and established 540 international collaborations to offer students the opportunity to study at prestigious global universities in over 100 countries including USA, Australia, Canada, UK, Europe and across six continents of the world.”
The Semester Exchange Programme is the largest international mobility programme in the September Intake 2026 with 27 students followed by the International Transfer Programme (ITP) with eight students and Research Internship opportunities with seven students. In addition, four students have departed under Short-Term Programmes, while one student has travelled under the Taiwan Experience Education Programme (TEEP), Master’s Abroad and Semester Abroad Programme. Chandigarh University’s international programmes facilitate student mobility, higher studies, exchange programmes, internships and other collaborative academic opportunities with universities across the world.
“One of the strongest outcomes is that nearly 92% of the students secured placements at our partner universities. The International Transfer Programme, Short-Term Programme, Master’s Abroad and Semester Abroad Programme have recorded 100% placements at partner universities. In the Semester Exchange Programme, 26 out of 27 students have been placed at partner universities,” Prof. Sharma said.
Prof. Sharma said, “What makes this cohort particularly significant is its multidisciplinary approach from deep-tech research, data science and aerospace innovation to biotechnology, global business, behavioural sciences, hospitality and creative technologies our students are entering international classrooms and research environments across diverse disciplines. They will gain hands-on exposure to advanced laboratories, research centres and technology hubs while also building international networks and developing cross-cultural competencies. Through these opportunities, our students are gaining academic and research exposure that will strengthen their professional capabilities and prepare them for international careers.”
About Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.
Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/
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8, Sep 2026
Meritz Securities Partners with Benzinga to Bring Real-Time U.S. Market Intelligence to Korean Investors
Stock News API and Bulls Say Bears Say API bring real-time market news and analyst sentiment to MOUM, Meritz Securities’ next-generation AI investment platform
DETROIT and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, a leading provider of real-time financial news and market intelligence, today announced that Meritz Securities has added Benzinga’s Stock News API and Bulls Say Bears Say API to its investing platform, bringing real-time market news and analyst sentiment insights directly into the trading experience for South Korean investors.
Meritz, one of South Korea’s leading securities firms, continues to expand the market data available across its platform as more Korean investors look to trade U.S. equities and other global markets. As a result, the relationship gives Meritz users access to Benzinga’s real-time news coverage alongside concise, balanced analyst sentiment, all within a single experience.
The integration is part of Meritz Securities’ broader strategy to build MOUM as a next-generation AI investment platform by bringing together leading global market data, financial content and AI capabilities into a unified investment experience.
Benzinga’s Stock News API delivers real-time headlines and breaking news across U.S. equities, covering earnings, analyst actions, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory developments, and other market-moving events as they happen. Similarly, the Bulls Say Bears Say API distills analyst research into concise bullish and bearish summaries for a given stock, helping investors quickly understand both sides of the investment case without wading through dense reports.
Through this integration, Meritz is bringing both feeds directly into MOUM, giving users a faster path from headline to context. Instead of piecing together news and analyst opinion from multiple sources, Meritz investors can view real-time coverage and sentiment summaries side by side, right where they are already making decisions.
By combining real-time market intelligence with AI-powered analysis and trading capabilities, Meritz aims to create a more seamless path from information discovery and analysis to investment decision-making within a single platform.
The relationship also marks one of Benzinga’s first direct data integrations with a major South Korean brokerage, reflecting the growing demand among Asian investors for the same real-time market intelligence long relied on by U.S. and European trading platforms. For Benzinga, it is a meaningful step in expanding its data footprint across Asia’s fast-growing retail investing market.
“Meritz is one of the most respected names in Korean finance, and bringing our real-time news and sentiment data to their platform reflects the growing appetite among Korean investors for the same market intelligence used by trading platforms globally,” said Jae Hur, Head of Asia at Benzinga. “Stock News and Bulls Say Bears Say give Meritz users a faster, clearer read on what’s moving the market and why.”
“Our vision for MOUM goes beyond simply adding individual investment tools. We are building a next-generation Agentic AI investment platform that connects market data, financial content, AI-powered intelligence and trading into a single, seamless investment experience,” said Jangwook Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Inno Biz Division, overseeing Meritz Securities’ platform business. “Our collaboration with Benzinga is an important part of that strategy, and we will continue to expand our global ecosystem by working with leading technology, data and financial partners around the world.”
As Korean investors increasingly seek direct access to U.S. markets, real-time context has become as important as raw price data. The addition of Stock News and Bulls Say Bears Say reflects that broader shift, giving Meritz a deeper layer of market intelligence to offer its growing base of investors.
More broadly, the collaboration reflects Meritz Securities’ strategy to connect Korean investors with world-class global investment infrastructure, content and technology through MOUM, while continuing to expand partnerships across the global financial ecosystem.
About Benzinga
Benzinga is a leading financial media and data technology company that empowers investors with high-quality, real-time market intelligence. Through its news platform, APIs, and data products, Benzinga provides traders, financial institutions, and fintech platforms with the insights they need to make smarter investment decisions. From breaking news and analyst ratings to corporate events and alternative datasets, Benzinga’s tools help market participants stay ahead of the information that drives price movement.
To learn more, visit www.benzinga.com/apis/.
About Meritz Securities
Meritz Securities is one of South Korea’s leading financial institutions, providing a broad range of investment and financial services. Through MOUM, its next-generation AI investment platform, Meritz Securities is building a differentiated digital investing experience that brings together trading, real-time market intelligence, financial content and AI-powered investment capabilities.
Meritz Securities is also expanding its global ecosystem through strategic collaboration with leading financial, technology, data and content partners, with the goal of providing Korean investors with more seamless access to global markets and world-class investment intelligence.
To learn more, visit https://link.moum.me/, https://home.imeritz.com/.
8, Sep 2026
LG Electronics India redefines visual excellence with the launch of LG MAGNIT Gen 2 Micro LED Display
New Delhi, Sept 08: LG Electronics India Limited, India’s consumer electronics brand, today strengthened its Information Display portfolio with the launch of the new LG MAGNIT Gen 2 Micro LED display, unveiled at the 12th edition of its propriety platform, the Grand Tech Seminar. The new LG MAGNIT Gen 2 combines enhanced visual performance with features designed to simplify deployment and long-term operation. The ultra-high-definition display features enhanced contrast, deeper blacks, improved grayscale performance and 120Hz refresh rate support for smoother, more realistic imagery.
Beyond visual excellence, the new LG MAGNIT Gen 2 is engineered to deliver differentiated value and convenience across installation, operation and maintenance. A prime example is the newly applied Line-to-Dottechnology. In conventional LED displays, driver ICs operate light sources by line, meaning a single pixel defect can affect an entire line. LG’s LTD technology converts potential line defects into dot-level defects, ensuring that any pixel issue remains isolated to a single dot. This significantly minimizes visual disruption and enables a more comfortable, seamless viewing experience.
“With the launch of the LG MAGNIT Gen 2, LGE India is setting a new gold standard for ultra-premium visual experiences, introducing a product that represents the absolute apex of display technology. We are bringing an unrivaled premium quotient to the market—empowering luxury retail and hospitality sectors with an immersive canvas that elevates brand storytelling to an art form. Simultaneously, its pixel-perfect, fail-safe precision makes it the ultimate choice for corporate boardrooms and mission-critical command centres, while offering elite residences a bespoke cinematic masterpiece. Information Display continues to be one of our fastest-growing segments, and we remain deeply committed to providing our discerning Indian clients with futuristic innovations that seamlessly blend technological brilliance with absolute reliability, redefining what is possible for enterprises and premium consumers alike.”
8, Sep 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi Fever Grips Cities as Festive Demand Gives Local Businesses a Boost
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New Delhi, Sep 8: With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, cities across India are beginning to take on a festive look. Streets, markets, homes and community pandals are being decorated with colourful lights, flowers and traditional ornaments as preparations for welcoming Lord Ganesha gather pace.
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 14 this year, and the approaching festival is already creating a visible buzz in local markets.
For businesses, the festival is bringing a fresh wave of demand across several categories. Shops selling decorative items, lighting, flowers, torans, rangoli materials and puja essentials are seeing increased interest as families and community groups prepare their homes and pandals.
The festive rush is also benefiting sweet shops and food businesses. Laddoos, modaks and other traditional sweets remain an important part of Ganesh Puja, with families buying them both for offerings and for sharing with relatives, friends and neighbours. The rise in festive activity provides an important opportunity for small sweet shops, local food makers and home-based sellers to increase their sales.
Ganesh idols remain at the heart of the celebrations. Artisans and idol makers are busy preparing idols in different sizes and designs to meet demand from households, housing societies and large community celebrations. Markets are offering everything from traditional clay idols to more decorative designs.
At the same time, an important change is becoming visible in the way people are choosing their idols. Eco-friendly Ganesh idols are gaining attention as consumers look for ways to celebrate the festival while reducing their impact on the environment. Natural clay and other biodegradable materials are increasingly being preferred over Plaster of Paris and idols finished with chemical-based paints.
The idea behind eco-friendly idols is simple: devotion does not have to come at the cost of nature. Idols made from suitable natural and biodegradable materials can break down more easily during immersion, reducing the amount of long-lasting waste entering rivers, lakes and other water bodies. Natural, non-toxic colours can further reduce the environmental impact.
This shift is also creating opportunities for artisans and small businesses producing sustainable festival products. From clay idols and natural colours to reusable decorations and traditional handmade items, the demand for greener alternatives is opening another segment within the festive economy.
The Ganesh festival therefore represents more than a religious celebration. It brings together consumers, artisans, sweet makers, decorators, flower sellers, retailers and small businesses, creating economic activity across multiple parts of the local market.
As the final preparations begin, the combination of colourful streets, decorated homes, traditional sweets and beautifully crafted idols is setting the stage for another vibrant Ganesh Chaturthi. For consumers and businesses alike, the festival is becoming an occasion to celebrate tradition while also giving greater importance to sustainability and responsible choices.
8, Sep 2026
GAC’s Overseas Growth Accelerates: August Exports Hit 26,978 Units, Up 177% YoY
GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In August, GAC continued to deliver strong growth across its overseas markets, posting strong results: exports of GAC’s proprietary brands reached 26,978 units, representing a year-on-year surge of 177%; cumulative exports from January to August reached 172,008 units, up 136% YoY. GAC’s cumulative exports to date have approached 600,000 units.
In Americas, terminal sales in August grew by 93% YoY, with several markets posting multi-fold growth. In July, GAC achieved a historic breakthrough in Uruguay, ranking fifth among all passenger vehicle brands and third among pure EV brands for the first time, achieving a monthly market share of 6.0%. Meanwhile, the AION V ranked second overall in SUV sales and first in compact SUV sales in Uruguay for July.
In Southeast Asia, terminal sales in August grew by 24% YoY. Sales surged 283% YoY in the Philippines, 89% in Singapore, 27% in Thailand, and 24% in Indonesia. The Hong Kong market performed exceptionally well, with the GAC E9 ranking No. 1 among luxury MPVs in July. From January to July, cumulative sales ranked second among Chinese brands and third overall in Hong Kong.
Africa emerged as GAC’s fastest-growing overseas market this month, with August retail sales soaring 881% YoY. GAC International continued to strengthen its footprint in Africa, successfully signed a localized production agreement in Egypt with Jameel Motors. GAC officially entered Ghana. A portfolio of flagship models including the S7, GS8, and AION V was introduced.
In the Middle East, GAC maintained a steady growth trend and has earned the trust of over 100,000 users in the region. On August 28, GAC made its overseas debut of the XT80, the brand’s first off-road vehicle, alongside the GS7 PHEV. The GS7 PHEV is scheduled to launch in the Middle East in September.
Retail sales in Europe grew 93% MoM in August, with the UK up 89%, Portugal up 167%, and Poland up 33%. Greece stood out by ranking second in pure EV sales in August, steadily raising its market share.
The impressive results are not only a powerful testament to GAC’s phased achievements in its overseas expansion, but also a vivid epitome of Chinese automotive brands reaching the global market and winning the recognition of users worldwide.
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8, Sep 2026
Wondrlab Launches WondrAgents, India’s First Unified Agentic Operating System for End-to-End Influencer Marketing
– Pioneering an Agentic Operating System for influencer marketing, WondrAgents powers Wondrlab’s influencer SaaS platforms, OPA & Opportune
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wondrlab today unveiled WondrAgents, India’s first unified Agentic Operating System for influencer marketing, powering its influencer marketing platforms OPA and Opportune. Built as a network of seven specialised AI agents, WondrAgents seamlessly executes the complete influencer campaign lifecycle, from campaign brief and creator discovery to outreach, negotiation, contracting, content evaluation and ROI reporting, helping brands reduce campaign go-live time by up to 70% while delivering measurable business outcomes.
The launch marks the next evolution of Wondrlab’s ‘Total Influence’ vision, bringing together years of influencer marketing expertise, proprietary creator intelligence, campaign learnings and machine learning into a unified operating system that enables brands to execute influencer campaigns with greater speed, transparency and precision.
Unlike conventional AI tools that automate individual tasks, WondrAgents is designed as a unified ‘Agentic Operating System’ where seven specialised AI agents work alongside campaign teams to power every stage of campaign execution. Each agent is trained to optimise against a brand’s campaign objectives, from campaign planning and creator discovery to negotiation, content evaluation and performance reporting, while human teams continue to lead strategy, creativity and relationship management.
The launch addresses one of the industry’s biggest challenges, where brands continue to rely on disconnected tools, manual coordination and fragmented reporting. By bringing the entire influencer marketing workflow onto a single unified intelligent operating system across OPA and Opportune, our SaaS platforms, WondrAgents enables greater operational efficiency, complete campaign visibility and continuous optimisation throughout the campaign lifecycle.
Speaking about the launch, Vandana Verma, Co-Founder, Wondrlab Network, said, “Since 2020, we’ve built one of India’s largest influencer marketing ecosystems through OPA and Opportune. Every campaign we’ve executed has added to the rich knowledge base of creator intelligence, brand insights and campaign learnings. WondrAgents is built on that proprietary knowledge base. We’ve invested significantly in training these agents with years of experience, and we will continue investing in agentic AI because we believe the future of influencer marketing lies in humans and AI agents working together to deliver faster execution, smarter decisions and better outcomes for brands.”
Shidush Contractor, Chief Operating Officer, OPA & Opportune, added, “We’re excited to introduce India’s first unified Agentic Operating System for influencer marketing. WondrAgents is built to tackle the toughest campaign briefs, bringing together great minds, specialised AI agents and years of campaign intelligence to execute faster and smarter. From evaluating creators and generating personalised scripts to optimising campaign performance, the platform takes care of the operational complexity, allowing teams to focus on ideas, creativity and strategic decisions. This isn’t about replacing people; it’s about combining human intelligence with AI agents to deliver greater transparency, measurable impact and a new level of efficiency for brands.”
Today, every influencer campaign starts almost from scratch, with campaign knowledge scattered across multiple tools, platforms and teams. WondrAgents change that by building a living intelligence library for every brand. Every campaign enriches this proprietary knowledge base with creator insights, category intelligence, audience behaviour and performance data, enabling the agents to automatically apply those learnings to future campaigns. The more brands use WondrAgents, the smarter, faster and more effective their influencer marketing becomes.
The agents have been developed by BigStep, Wondrlab Group’s software engineering and technology company, bringing its expertise in AI, automation and digital engineering to the platform
About Wondrlab
Launched in 2020, Wondrlab is a technology-led marketing transformation network that helps brands build, grow and monetise through an integrated full-funnel ecosystem. Its network includes creative agency What’s Your Problem; influencer marketing platforms OPA and Opportune; performance marketing agency Neon; CRM and data analytics company Cymetrix; software engineering company BigStep; Hector, an AI-powered commerce media optimisation platform; education platform Wisr; and European digital marketing agency WebTalk.
Further strengthening its AI-led digital transformation capabilities, Wondrlab recently launched WondrBridge, a joint venture with New Zealand-based Bridgesoul to build and operate AI-led Micro and Nano Global Capability Centres (GCCs) for enterprises.
To know more, visit: www.wondrlab.com
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