Bombay Burmah
Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation announced that the agreement between the Corporation and MSTC has been terminated with effect from 18 November 2025.
The agreement was to engage MSTC as Selling Agent for sale of immovable properties/land etc. through MSTC's e-auction website www.mstcecommerce.com
The agreement with MSTC has been terminated as the online bidding process was unsuccessful and was inconsistent with the Corporation's strategies. Further, the said termination does not have any material impact.
Escorts Kubota
Escorts Kubota (EKL) has introduced its third-generation Ride-On Rice Transplanters – KA6 and KA8 under Kubota Brand. Engineered in Japan, the new models combine advanced technology with on-field practicality to deliver higher productivity, operator comfort and planting precision. The models have been introduced across 7 states - Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana, where demand for mechanized paddy solutions is rising.
The KA6 and KA8 transplanters are powered by Kubota's fuel-efficient engines that deliver 21 & 24 horsepower, ensuring dependable performance even in tough field conditions. Both models come with a smart turning system for smoother handling and an automatic lift function that makes cornering easier. The Multifunction control lever allows effortless operation, while the horizontal control mechanism helps maintain uniform planting depth. The redesigned planting claws significantly reduces missed planting, and ensure seedlings are placed evenly, and improved New Seedling picking guide allows on high accuracy and planting will improve the crop growth and yield consistency.
Operator comfort has also been thoughtfully improved. The machines feature a wider platform for easier movement, an ergonomic layout for reduced fatigue, and LED lights that make farming easier even in the after-sunset hours. The lighter planting section and longer wheelbase enhance balance and stability, allowing to cross the big ridges easily and making the transplanters suitable for extended work in deep wet field conditions.
Hind. Unilever
The board of Hindustan Unilever at its meeting held on 18 November 2025 has approved the appointment of Bobby Parikh (DIN: 00019437) as Independent Director on the Board of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years with effect from 1 December 2025 till 30 November 2030, subject to approval of shareholders.