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The Hindu
16-07-2025
- The Hindu
POCSO court awards 6 years jail to two in sexual assault case
The Bhimavaram POCSO court on Wednesday awarded six years' imprisonment to two men convicted for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a 2016 case registered in Mogaltur police station in West Godavari district. West Godavari Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi said that rowdy-sheeter M. Dileep Kumar and Balam Siva have been convicted for sexually assaulting a class IX girl on May 9 in 2016. The convicted are natives of Mogaltur town. 'The POCSO court has also imposed fine of ₹.25,000 on each of the convicted,' said Mr. Nayeem Asmi. The incident came to light after the victim lodged a complaint.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kakinada GGH gets an upgrade with medical equipment, facilities
MLC Karri Padmasri and District Collector S. Shan Mohan on Tuesday inaugurated medical equipment and infrastructure facilities worth ₹.78.77 lakh at the Government General Hospital (GGH) in Kakinada City. The medical equipment and infrastructure facilities are funded under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the ONGC, University of Biofuels Private Limited, Gemini Edible Oil company, all operating from Kakinada. The facilities include preventive oncology shed, nuero out-patient shed, and blood collection shed. GGH superintendent Dr. Lavanya Kumari, Rangaraya Medical College principal Dr. A. Vishnu Vardhan and representatives of the respective companies were present.
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Business Standard
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
GCPL shares soar 6% on strong Q1 growth update; best session in 4 months
Shares of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL) surged nearly 6 per cent on Monday as they expect to deliver a strong quarterly performance in the first three months of the current financial year. The consumer giant's stock rose as much as 5.96 per cent during the day to ₹1,264 per share, the steepest intraday gain since February 1 this year. The stock trimmed some gains to trade 4.8 per cent higher at ₹1,251 apiece, compared to a 0.08 per cent advance in Nifty 50 as of 9:37 AM. Shares of the company rose for the second day on Monday and currently trade at 28 times the average 30-day trading volume, according to Bloomberg. The counter has risen 15.7 per cent this year, compared to a 7.7 per cent advance in the benchmark Nifty 50. Godrej Consumer Products has a total market capitalisation of ₹.28 trillion. Godrej Consumer Q1 business update The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major is likely to deliver high-single-digit value growth on the back of mid-single-digit Underlying Volume Growth (UVG), according to an exchange filing. Volume growth has been strongly competitive and is sequentially improving, it said. At a consolidated level, the company expect double-digit rupee revenue growth on the back of high-single-digit UVG. The Home Care segment has continued on a broad-based and strong growth trajectory, and is likely to deliver double-digit value growth. In contrast, the Personal Care segment is expected to see low single-digit value growth, impacted by softness in soaps. Excluding soaps, the standalone business is expected to post a very strong performance this quarter, led by double-digit UVG. As guided earlier, the consumer giant expects the performance to improve sequentially in FY26. "We believe for FY26, we are on track to deliver mid-high-single digit UVG for Standalone business, high-single digit consolidated rupee revenue growth and double-digit consolidated Ebitda growth for the full year." Indonesian businesses faced a significant increase in competitive pricing action across all major categories, it noted, resulting in in flattish UVG. However, GAUM (Godrej Africa, USA, and Middle East) business is likely to deliver strong double-digit value growth and UVG for the second consecutive quarter, it added. Godrej Consumer Q4 results The FMCG major reported a consolidated net profit of ₹411.9 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2025, helped by a volume growth in the domestic market. Total revenue from operations was at ₹3,597.95 crore during the quarter under review. About Godrej Consumer Products Godrej Consumer Products is among the leading Indian consumer goods companies, part of the Godrej Group. The company manufactures a diverse range of products, including personal care, home care, and hair care, with popular brands like Cinthol, Godrej No. 1, and Godrej Expert. GCPL is particularly known for its soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and skin care products, which are widely used across India and other countries.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
GI tag sought for ‘Sivakasi Fireworks'
The century old fireworks industry in Sivakasi has now approached the Geographical Indications Registry seeking a tag. An application was filed by the Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers Association (TANFAMA) for 'Sivakasi Fireworks' under manufactured goods category. This particular application was filed by Advocate & IPR Attorney, P. Suganthi. Fireworks are made at factories and small cottages in villages across Sivakasi, Vemkottai, Virudhunagar, Sattur, Srivilliputhur and in some areas of Kovilpatti region. In India over 80% of fireworks are manufactured in this region. Its market size is about ₹6,000 crore which is growing annually at 10%. Sivakasi, as a dry region, has a climate that is ideal for firework manufacturing. 'There are many illegal units operating in and around Sivakasi as well as in other parts of India. Since we are the pioneers of this industry, we are seeking a geographical indication tag. Obtaining a GI tag will also help us get monetary support and we can start exports from here,' said a member of TANFAMA. IPR Attorney Gandhi said: 'Obtaining a GI tag for Sivakasi Fireworks will help curb duplicate crackers in the market.' Due to the illegal units, this industry witnessed a series of accidents such as explosions and fires that cause injuries and death over the years. According to details in the filing, Sivakasi fireworks are used in armed forces training. Some airports utilize Sivakasi rocket to repel birds to prevent bird strikes. Historical records show that when this industry commenced there were three companies – National fireworks (which made 1,000 round chain cracker), Kaliswari fireworks (made fire pots) and Standard fireworks (made Lakshmi bomb). Post independence, the growth was explosive. From three factories in 1942 the numbers went to 189 by the year 1980, with employment numbers jumping from 800 to over 75,000. By 2001, Sivakasi was home to over 450 factories and its market size was ₹.2,500 crore. Currently, there are over 1,000 units in this region. 'The next generation is currently reluctant to return and take over the fireworks business. Additionally, the industry is grappling with various challenges, including concerns about pollution. So, we are hopeful obtaining a tag will help us in some way,' another manufacturer in this region said.
