Kaolin clay (Left) and Metakaolin (Right)

How 20 Microns helps build High Performance Concrete

For complex infrastructure and construction projects, normal concrete comes short. These projects need what is called High Performance Concrete, which is made by adding certain special additives to cement. Called Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), these additives have emerged as a key innovation in concrete technology. 20 Microns Limited, an R&D…

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Allen’s FY25 Profit Plunge: A Stark Reminder of the Challenges in Scaling Test Prep

Allen Career Institute, a name synonymous with India’s test prep ecosystem, has reported a sharp decline in its financial performance for FY25. The company’s net profit plummeted by 70%, falling to ₹41 crore from ₹136 crore the previous year. Revenue also dipped slightly to ₹3,067 crore, down from ₹3,473 crore…

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MIDHANI and the Materials of Tomorrow: A Strategic Growth Story

As India’s strategic ambitions in defense, aerospace, and energy continue to expand, the listed public sector firm Mishra Dhatu Nigam (MIDHANI) finds itself at the intersection of national priorities and advanced materials engineering. The company’s recent performance and commentary reveal a business that is not only stable but actively positioning…

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Innomet Advanced Materials: Engineering the Future with Powder Precision

Innomet Advanced Materials, a company that listed on the listed on the NSE SME Exchange a year ago in Sep’24, is an emerging player in a sector that caters to futuristic businesses. Innomet specialises in  powder metallurgy—a field that underpins some of the most critical applications in modern industry. The…

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India needs to balance energy security with nutritional security

The more times you drive your car to Rameshwaram Cafe for idli–sambar or Bisi Bale Bhaath, the more expensive it may get! Here’s why Every extra km you drive means more petrol consumption. India is blending 20% ethanol with petrol today to reduce crude imports. Sounds great, right? Ethanol blending…

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VCs: A Ban of Real Money Games was a matter of time

A few days ago, the Indian Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans all forms of real money gaming (RMG)—including games involving stakes, betting, or gambling—whether based on skill or chance. This will have severe impact on major companies in this space like Dream11, MPL, and PokerBaazi. The sector…

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Racing to E27 Without a Pit Stop Could Stall India’s Ethanol Gains

As the Government aims for the E27 milestone in ethanol-based petrol blending – similar to Brazil – it must avoid “slips, trips, and falls” on the way About five months ago, on March 25, 2025, we published a blog titled “Why the Government Needs to Reassess Its Ethanol Blending Push”….

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CL Educate Q1 FY26: A Promising Start to a Transformational Year

CL Educate Q1 FY26: A Promising Start to a Transformational Year CL Educate (BSE: 540403 | NSE: CLEDUCATE), a diversified education services company, has kicked off FY26 with strong momentum, driven by its newly acquired digital examination business DEX and continued growth in its Martech arm, Kestone. The Q1 FY26…

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Smartlink Holdings AR25: Charting a New Course in India’s Networking Landscape

Smartlink Holdings Limited has entered a transformative phase in its corporate journey, says its Annual Report for the financial year 2024–25. The company, once operating as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has now repositioned itself as a full-fledged Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. This strategic…

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20 Microns’ FY25 Results – A Consistent Performer Delivers again

20 Microns, a leading material science company, closed FY25 with a strong revenue momentum. For FY25, the company reported revenue growth of 17%. This was its highest growth rate in ten years, if you ignore the Covid rebound year, FY22, when topline grew 27% after a 9% contraction the previous…

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