Unseasonal rains and an early monsoon led to a revenue decline of up to 34% for room AC makers like Voltas, Blue Star, and Havells in the June quarter. This downturn was further intensified by a high sales base from the previous year's prolonged summer. While commercial AC businesses performed better, companies anticipate a revival in demand during the festive season and aim for reasonable growth by FY26, focusing on promotional activities and expanding distribution.

Analysts predict further gold price increases due to macroeconomic uncertainty and tariff disputes. Traders are closely watching economic data from the UK, EU, and US, along with Federal Reserve speeches. Rupee weakness cushions domestic gold prices. Geopolitical uncertainty and central bank demand are expected to sustain the upward trend in the medium term. Experts highlight increased investor allocation to gold amid global economic concerns, potentially driving prices higher.

At Syed Kirmani's autobiography launch in Telangana, Mohammed Azharuddin lauded him as the world's best wicketkeeper. Azharuddin highlighted Kirmani's crucial role in India's 1983 World Cup victory and skill against spinners. Kirmani played 88 Tests and 49 ODIs (1976-1986), scoring 2,759 Test runs with two centuries. Azharuddin also praised Mohammed Siraj's recent performance in England. Kirmani's autobiography is titled Stumped.

Executives at Eternal, Zomato and Blinkit's parent, exercised ₹419 crore in stock options, led by Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa. This follows Blinkit's growth, surpassing Zomato in gross order value, and Eternal's stock hitting a seven-month high. Dhindsa converted options for ₹214.51 crore worth of shares. The move, involving over 140 executives, reflects confidence in Eternal's prospects. Blinkit's GOV rose 140% year-on-year, though Eternal's net profit declined 90%.

The article discusses the importance of a structured approach to digital transformation, particularly for CXOs (Chief Experience Officers) who are leading their organizations through this journey. The author introduces the FLOAT framework, which stands for Funding, Leadership, Organization, Technology, and Adoption. According to the author, the FLOAT framework provides a directional approach for the success of a digital project. Here's a breakdown of each component:

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The INDIA bloc, led by Rahul Gandhi, will march to the Election Commission on Monday to protest alleged "vote theft" linked to electoral roll revisions in Bihar. The opposition has accused the ruling BJP of manipulating voter rolls and undermining democracy. Despite police denying permission for the march, the Election Commission has granted an appointment with Congress MP Jairam Ramesh.

The Election Commission (EC) has scheduled a meeting with Congress MP Jairam Ramesh and others to address alleged electoral irregularities. The EC has requested a list of up to 30 attendees. Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh announced a protest march by INDIA alliance MPs to the EC office on Monday. The protest concerns the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and voter fraud accusations during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson revealed teammate Shimron Hetmyer's unusual routine. Hetmyer would wake at 5 PM for an 8 PM match, appearing sleepy in meetings, yet delivering match-winning performances. Samson, speaking on Ravichandran Ashwin's show, highlighted how captaincy broadened his perspective, accepting diverse approaches to cricket. He also jokingly regretted not retaining Ashwin during IPL player retentions.

Hrithik Roshan revealed his childhood struggles with bullying and a stammer, impacting his confidence. Doctors also said that he could not become an actor. He said that these challenges were traumatizing. Despite this, Roshan persevered, viewing hardships as opportunities for growth and strength. Now a successful Bollywood star, his net worth exceeds Rs 3000 crore, including multiple luxury properties in India.

A viral video showcases an influencer, Tasmin Dhaliwal, creating a "samosa salad," mixing samosas with chutneys and veggies. The dish gained attention due to her mispronunciation of food names like "imli" and "chole." A reaction video by Anand Raman further amplified the humor, with users commenting on the amusing errors and the unconventional dish. Some viewers compared it to samosa chaat, sparking a lighthearted debate about culinary creativity.