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Adani Enterprises takes full control of IANS with final stake buy
Rs 4.7 crore deal completes acquisition, making news agency wholly owned unit
MUMBAI: Adani Enterprises has tightened its grip on the media space, completing the acquisition of the remaining stake in IANS India Private Limited and turning the news agency into a wholly owned step-down subsidiary.
The final leg of the deal was executed through AMG Media Networks Limited, which picked up the balance 24 per cent Category I shares with voting rights and 0.74 per cent Category II shares without voting rights. The all-cash transaction, valued at Rs 4.70 crore, brings to a close a process first set in motion in January this year.
A regulatory filing under SEBI confirmed that the acquisition was completed on 24 March 2026. The company also disclosed the development to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, in line with listing requirements.
With the transaction now wrapped up, IANS sits fully within Adani’s media fold under a two-tier structure led by AMNL. While classified as a related party transaction, the company noted it was carried out on an arm’s length basis.
Founded in 1994, IANS has long been in the business of gathering and distributing news content. However, its financials tell a softer story, with turnover slipping over recent years to Rs 8.81 crore in FY25 from Rs 11.86 crore in FY23.
For Adani Enterprises, the move signals more than a tidy consolidation. It sharpens its media ambitions, placing IANS firmly within its growing content and distribution play.
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ASICS launches Superblast 3 ahead of TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026
New shoe and race-day collection unveiled with Rohan Bopanna and Joshna Chinappa.
MUMBAI: ASICS just dropped a shoe so light it might float because when you’re chasing personal bests in Bengaluru’s heat, every gram counts and every step should feel like a win. ASICS, the official sports goods partner for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026, has launched the Superblast 3, its latest high-performance running shoe designed to support runners through every stage of training and race day. The launch, held at the Brigade Road store in Bengaluru, also unveiled the official race-day apparel collection for the iconic 10K event.
The Superblast 3 introduces FF Leap foam ASICS’ lightest and most responsive cushioning yet paired with a redesigned trampoline pod for enhanced rebound and energy conservation over longer distances. A dual-layer system combining FF Leap and FF Blast Plus delivers plush comfort with lively responsiveness, while an engineered woven upper improves breathability and an updated eyestay offers better midfoot support.
Complementing the shoe is a fresh race-day look featuring lightweight T-shirts, shorts, tights, sports bras and socks engineered with Actibreeze technology for superior moisture management and freedom of movement.
Tennis legend Rohan Bopanna and celebrated squash player Joshna Chinappa headlined the event, sharing insights on training, discipline and the balance between physical endurance and mental resilience values that align with ASICS’ longstanding ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ philosophy.
Rohan Bopanna said, “Over the years, I’ve learned that sport is about sustaining yourself through long seasons, rooted in self-belief. Recovery, preparation and taking care of both your body and mind become very important. ASICS reflects that belief through its ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ philosophy.”
Joshna Chinappa added, “Training teaches you that progress comes from preparation, routine and showing up every day, even when motivation is low. That balance between mind and body becomes very important, which is why I relate to ASICS.”
ASICS managing director for India and South Asia Rajat Khurana said, “Running in Bengaluru is no longer just about participation; it is becoming about performance, recovery and overall well-being. With innovations like the Superblast 3, we are focused on enabling runners to move more efficiently, recover better and stay consistent.”
The Superblast 3 and TCS World 10K merchandise are now available across ASICS stores and online.
In a city where the morning run is practically a religion, ASICS isn’t just launching a shoe, it’s giving Bengaluru runners the perfect excuse to chase that runner’s high with lighter feet, stronger support and the quiet confidence that their gear believes in them as much as they believe in the next personal best.
