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ETC buyback offer opens on 18 May
MUMBAI: ETC Networks announced today that it would open its buyback offer on 18 May and the last date would be either upon exhaustion of Rs 61.63 million or 20 April 2006, whichever is earlier.
The company had declared early this month that it would buyback its fully paid-up equity shares of face value of Rs.10/- each from the existing owners of shares of the company through the open market through stock exchange using the electronic trading facilities of the Stock Exchange,Mumbai (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
The price would not exceed Rs 50 per share as maximum buyback price payable in cash, for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs 61.63 million which represents approximately 10 per cent of the aggregate of the company’s paid-up equity share capital and free reserves as on 31 March, 2005.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
