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Microsoft India inks pact with NISA

Microsoft India today signed an agreement with National Independent Schools Alliance (NISA) to offer Microsoft Aspire School Program (MASP) Pro Plus to over 55,000 member schools.

MASP aims to equip schools with technology and innovative learning solutions, modernise campuses, and prepare future-ready students, among others.


With this partnership, schools across 23 states can now avail MASP Pro Plus.

NISA brings together budget private schools (BPS) from across the country to give them a unified voice to address their concerns about legislation's.

Pure play water technology MNC VA Tech Wabag has tied up with IIT Kanpur to develop few sustainable villages on the river banks of Ganga.

Thousands of villagers are expected to be benefited under exchange of this MOU, the company said in a statement today (4).

"We aim to abate direct discharge of untreated liquid wastewater from villages to Ganga and promote better sanitation practises in the villages," Wabag director and Chief Growth officer S Varadarajan said.

FMCG firm Emami has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary Emami Indo Lanka Pvt Ltd in Sri Lanka.

"Emami Ltd has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary Emami Indo Lanka Pvt Ltd in Sri Lanka for the business purpose," the company said in a BSE filing today.

Shares of Emami Ltd closed 0.25 per cent higher at Rs 1,075.45 apiece on BSE.

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Nykaa beauty demand

The retailer has expanded overseas operations to compete with global cosmetics giants.

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Nykaa profit jumps on strong beauty demand

Highlights

  • Quarterly profit surged to 344.4 m rupees from 100.4 m rupees year-on-year.
  • Revenue grew 25 per cent to 23.56 bn rupees on premium brand partnerships.
  • Company expands internationally with Kay Beauty launching in UK stores.
Indian beauty retailer Nykaa has posted a more than three-fold increase in quarterly profit, driven by steady demand for makeup and skincare products and strategic partnerships with global brands.

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which operates the Nykaa platform, reported a profit of 344.4 million rupees (£3.9 m) for the quarter ended 30 September, up from 100.4 m rupees a year earlier.

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