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Nxtdigital board approves proposed merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance
Mumbai: The board of directors of Nxtdigital approved the proposal for a merger with Hinduja Leyland Finance (HLFL) and their respective shareholders, subject to regulatory approval.
The proposed scheme for the merger of HLFL will come into effect after the on-going scheme of transfer of the “digital media & communications business undertaking” into Hinduja Global Solutions (HGSL) is completed.
The board also approved the share exchange ratio for the proposed merger. The ratio was approved based on the comprehensive valuation exercise carried out and recommended by two independent valuers, M/s KPMG Valuation Services and M/s SSPA & Co., Chartered Accountants.
As per the valuation, HLFL shareholders will get 23 fully paid equity shares of a face value of Rs 10 per share in NDL for every ten fully paid equity shares of a face value of Rs 10 each held by them in HLFL.
The proposed merger, once completed, will fuel the expansion plans of both companies. The proposed scheme is subject to all shareholder and regulatory approvals and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
