Paisabazaar, India’s leading marketplace for financial products and the country’s largest free credit score platform, today announced the return of the Credit Premier League (CPL) 2.0-a nationwide initiative to recognise and reward individuals with India’s highest credit score.

CPL 2.0 introduces higher rewards and a broader participation framework

Over the past decade, Paisabazaar has been at the forefront of building credit awareness in India through its free credit score initiative, helping millions of consumers access, understand, and improve their credit health. CPL, according to Paisabazaar, is a natural extension of this commitment—designed to make credit awareness more engaging, participative, and action-oriented.

Santosh Agarwal, CEO, Paisabazaar, said,  “Driving large-scale awareness and engagement around credit has been central to our journey. With CPL, we are bringing together engagement, gamification and rewards to make conversations around credit score more mainstream. Our focus remains on building a financially aware and credit-healthy Bharat-in line with our brand purpose ‘Har Sapna Hoga Sach’, enabling consumers to make informed financial decisions.”

Building on the strong traction from its previous edition, CPL 2.0 introduces higher rewards and a broader participation framework. Individual(s) with the highest score in the country will win Rs. 1 lakh, while champions from each state will receive Rs. 10,000 each. In addition, all participants from the winning state (with the highest average credit score) will also be rewarded.

All rewards won in CPL 2.0 will be credited to winners’ PB Wallet, enabling them to seamlessly pay their credit card bills, recharge prepaid mobiles, and settle postpaid and utility bills directly on the Paisabazaar platform—making the rewards instantly usable and relevant to everyday financial needs.

The first edition of CPL saw over 5.5 million participants, with the highest score touching 861. Delhi emerged as the top-performing city, recording the highest average credit score of 746.

CPL 2.0 builds on this momentum by combining engagement, gamification, and rewards to make credit awareness more accessible and compelling.

Consumers can participate by checking their free credit score on the Paisabazaar platform or app. The CPL leaderboard and rankings will be available exclusively on the Paisabazaar App.

About Paisabazaar
Paisabazaar, a part of PB Fintech (listed since 2021), is India’s largest marketplace for consumer credit and free credit score. Over the last 11 years, Paisabazaar has earned the trust of over 55 million consumers. Paisabazaar has built 65+ partnerships withBanks, NBFCs, and fintechs to offer a broad range of credit products. Paisabazaar is ISO (27001:2013) and PCI DSS certified organisation, with industry-best controls, to safeguard the best interest of consumers.

Bajaj Finance has enhanced its personal loan offering by introducing an extended repayment tenure of up to 108 months (9 years). This move is designed to give customers greater flexibility in managing their finances. With longer tenures, borrowers can opt for lower monthly instalments that align better with their budget.

Bajaj Finserv Personal Loan

A personal loan from Bajaj Finance is designed to help people manage both planned and urgent expenses. Whether it is a medical emergency, a family wedding, travel plans, or home repairs, customers can access funds quickly without pledging any collateral. The company continues to focus on providing reliable financial support through simple processes.

Flexible loan amount and extended repayment tenure 
The newly introduced 108-month repayment tenure is a key enhancement in the Bajaj Finserv Personal Loan. The repayment tenure has been extended from 96 months (8 years) to 108 months (9 years), giving customers more time to repay their loan and helping reduce the monthly EMI burden. This can be especially useful for borrowers who want to manage large expenses without putting pressure on their monthly cash flow.

By offering a longer repayment window, Bajaj Finance allows customers to choose a tenure that fits their financial comfort. Those who prefer smaller instalments over a longer period now have more control over how they plan their repayment journey. At the same time, customers who wish to repay faster and potentially reduce their overall interest cost may continue to choose shorter tenures based on their needs, within the range of 12 months to 108 months.

Bajaj Finance offers a wide range of loan amounts to meet different financial needs. Customers can choose a loan amount starting from Rs. 40,000 up to Rs. 55 lakh. This flexibility allows individuals to borrow only what they need.

Quick approval and fast disbursal
Speed is an important factor when dealing with financial needs. Bajaj Finance focuses on providing quick approval for eligible applicants. The application process is simple and can often be completed online.

Once approved, funds are typically disbursed within 24 hours*. This quick access to money can be helpful during emergencies or urgent situations. Customers do not have to wait for long processing times or complicated paperwork.

A fast and efficient process ensures that borrowers can focus on solving their financial needs without unnecessary delays.

Competitive interest rates
Bajaj Finance offers competitive interest rates on personal loans, helping customers manage borrowing costs effectively. Customers are informed about the applicable personal loan interest rate before they apply. This helps them plan their monthly budget with confidence.

The interest rate typically ranges from 10% to 30% per annum, depending on factors such as income, repayment history, and credit profile. Competitive interest rate allows customers to choose a loan structure that fits their financial goals while keeping repayments comfortable over the selected tenure.

Collateral-free loan with minimal documentation
Another advantage of choosing a personal loan from Bajaj Finance is that it is a collateral-free loan. Customers do not need to provide property, gold, or any other asset as security. This reduces stress and makes the borrowing process more accessible.

The documentation requirements are also simple. In most cases, customers need to submit basic identity, address, and income details. Minimal paperwork helps speed up approval and makes the process convenient for working professionals, self-employed individuals, and small business owners.

This straightforward approach allows borrowers to apply with confidence and receive funds without complicated formalities.

Real-life use cases for a personal loan
A personal loan can support many types of financial needs. Some common situations where customers use these funds include:

• Medical emergencies: Covering hospital bills, treatment costs, or urgent care expenses

• Travel plans: Funding family holidays, pilgrimage trips, or international travel

• Weddings: Managing venue bookings, decorations, and other celebration expenses

• Education: Paying tuition fees, buying study materials, or enrolling in professional courses

• Home improvement: Repairing furniture, renovating rooms, or upgrading household appliances

These real-life uses show how a personal loan can provide financial support during important life events. Having access to funds at the right time can reduce stress and help families focus on their priorities.

While borrowing can be helpful, responsible financial planning is equally important. Bajaj Finance encourages customers to assess their income and expenses before applying for a personal loan. Choosing the right loan amount and tenure can prevent financial pressure in the future. Simple tools such as EMI calculators and repayment schedules can help borrowers understand their commitments clearly before taking a loan. 

The introduction of extending repayment tenure up to 108 months highlights Bajaj Finance’s continued focus on customer convenience and responsible lending. With flexible loan amounts, minimal paperwork, and fast disbursal, the company remains committed to providing reliable financial solutions that support customers at every stage of life.

Customers looking for funds for planned or urgent expenses can explore a personal loan from Bajaj Finance and benefit from a repayment structure designed for greater financial comfort.

Terms and conditions apply*

Bajaj Finance Ltd. (‘BFL’, ‘Bajaj Finance’, or ‘the Company’), a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., is a deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-D) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and is classified as an NBFC-Investment and Credit Company (NBFC-ICC). BFL is engaged in the business of lending and acceptance of deposits. It has a diversified lending portfolio across retail, SMEs, and commercial customers with significant presence in both urban and rural India. It accepts public and corporate deposits and offers a variety of financial services products to its customers. BFL, a thirty-five-year-old enterprise, has now become a leading player in the NBFC sector in India and on a consolidated basis, it has a franchise of 69.14 million customers. BFL has the highest domestic credit rating of AAA/Stable for long-term borrowing, A1+ for short-term borrowing, and CRISIL AAA/Stable & [ICRA]AAA(Stable) for its FD program. It has a long-term issuer credit rating of BB+/Positive and a short-term rating of B by S&P Global ratings.

The fischer Group of Companies is systematically expanding its production in Asia. With a new production site in India and the expansion of the existing plant in China, fischer is focusing on sustainable growth and a stronger market presence. The company also launches a new production facility in Saudi Arabia.
 

fischer Production Site in China
 

The fischer Group of Companies is consistently expanding its production capacities in Asia. The focus is on the new and expanded sites in India and China. In Bengaluru, in the Indian state of Karnataka, fischer is launching a new production facility with a focus on fischer installation systems.
 

In Taicang, in the Chinese province of Jiangsu, fischer is expanding its existing production site. The new production line for items from the heavy-duty fixings range and from the structural retrofitting product range went into operation at the beginning of this month. Deliveries to the Chinese market will begin in May and to the whole of Asia from November. The original production facility was opened back in 1997.
 

Professor Klaus Fischer, owner of the fischer Group of Companies said, “The large-scale expansion of our production in Asia is an important step towards further strengthening our competitiveness and customer proximity. Local production sites are becoming increasingly important, particularly in the current global political climate.”
 

fischer is also focusing on growth in Saudi Arabia: the company recently opened its 51st subsidiary there. Its official inauguration has been postponed until autumn due to current events in the region. A large new production site is currently being developed in Dammam, with its opening planned for early May. fischer has been producing fastening solutions in Tây Ninh, Vietnam, since 2022.
 

“Asia plays a central role for our company – and with the new and expanded production sites, we are laying the foundations for sustainable growth and innovative solutions directly on the spot,” says Alexander Bässler, Chief Executive Officer. With these investments, fischer is underlining its position as one of the leading global suppliers of fastening systems.
 

“The expansion of our production footprint in Asia, and particularly in India, reflects fischer Group’s commitment to being closer to customers. The new facility in India strengthens our ability to deliver faster while combining German engineering excellence with the ‘Make in India’ vision,” said Mayank Kalra, Managing Director, fischer India.
 

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Aparajith Ramnath, Associate Professor at Ahmedabad University’s School of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2026 in the Books (Non-Fiction) category for Engineering a Nation: The Life and Career of M. Visvesvaraya. In a moment that highlights the growing relevance of research-led storytelling, the recognition indicates the importance of rigorous scholarship in shaping public discourse.

Aparajith Ramnath, Associate Professor, Ahmedabad University awarded the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2026

The award recognises Professor Ramnath’s work in illuminating the life and legacy of one of India’s most influential engineers and situating it within the broader historical and social context of nation-building. The jury acknowledged the book for its depth of research and its ability to expand public understanding of India’s institutional and technological history, an area often overlooked in mainstream discourse.

In this biography, Professor Ramnath examines the life and legacy of engineer, administrator, and statesman M. Visvesvaraya, whose enduring influence is reflected in the celebration of his birth anniversary as Engineers’ Day. The book explores how Visvesvaraya rose to prominence through his engineering accomplishments and broader contributions to governance, policy, and nation-building.

Situating his life within a wider historical and social context, the book traces the aptitudes, experiences, and historical contexts that shaped an individual whose influence extended well beyond engineering. It presents a layered understanding of how technical expertise, administrative vision, and historical circumstance converged to shape one of modern India’s most influential figures.

Built on over seven years of meticulous archival research, the book draws on letters, technical papers, newspapers, and institutional records from India and abroad. It shows how M. Visvesvaraya helped shape not just physical infrastructure, but also the administrative and intellectual frameworks of a young nation. It places his work within the political and economic changes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This approach provides readers with a nuanced understanding of how technical expertise and governance intersect.

The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards honour the literary and scholarly strength of Engineering a Nation and its contribution to understanding the intersections of engineering, governance, and modern Indian history. The timing of the recognition is particularly significant. As India sharpens its focus on infrastructure, innovation, and state capacity, revisiting the legacy of M. Visvesvaraya offers a valuable perspective.

Professor Ramnath’s win stands as a reminder that deeply researched non-fiction continues to play a critical role in shaping how India understands its past and imagines its future. For Ahmedabad University, the award means more than an individual achievement. It reflects the University’s broader vision towards enabling interdisciplinary scholarship that speaks beyond academia and contributes meaningfully to public conversations.

About Ahmedabad University
Ahmedabad University is a leading private, non-profit research university offering students a liberal education focused on interdisciplinary learning, practice orientation, and research thinking.

The University has been

• Recognised by the Government of Gujarat as a Centre of Excellence.

• Accredited with ‘A’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

• Awarded Leadership and Management Team of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2025.

• Awarded a 5-star rating, the highest awarded in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSIRF) for 2021-22 and 2023-24, by the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Department of Education, Government of Gujarat.

• Awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Award for Excellence 2024 for its University Centre.

• Awarded a ‘Platinum Rating’ by the Indian Green Building Council for sustainability and green practices.

• Recognised by the UGC under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, becoming one of the very few private research universities to have been awarded this recognition for select research universities.

• Recognised as a Highly Commended University for Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2023.

• Awarded the AACSB’s Innovations That Inspire Award 2023 for its Foundation Programme.

• Awarded Gold Rating by the Indian Green Building Council for achieving the Green Building Standards at its University Centre.

The University, established in 2009, is rooted in the vision of one of India’s finest educational foundations, the Ahmedabad Education Society, which was founded in 1935 by nationalist leaders. Programmes at the University range from bachelors to doctoral levels in humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and management through its 4 Schools and 10 Centres: 

Amrut Mody School of Management | Bagchi School of Public Health | School of Arts and Sciences | School of Engineering and Applied Science | Ahmedabad Design Lab | Centre for Heritage Management | Centre for Learning Futures | Global Centre for Environment and Energy | International Centre for Space and Cosmology | Sahyog: Centre for Promoting Health | Stepwell Centre for Asian Futures | The Climate Institute | The Institute of Manufacturing and Economy | VentureStudio

An urban university, Ahmedabad promotes independent-mindedness and diversity across all dimensions of its activity and helps students mature into critical thinkers who are analytically equipped, practically oriented, and contextually aware global citizens. The University provides a contemporary educational framework that brings liberal arts, sciences, and the professions to engage together in creating new knowledge for addressing complex challenges of the society and in offering majors that merge the boundaries of disciplines to prepare students for the new economy.

ASBL Ram Navami Event turned into a celebration of devotion and culture at RTC X ROADS on March 27. ASBL hosted the Srirama Navami Kalyanam Mahotsava with a sacred Srirama Kalyanam, a 1 crore+ Rama Namas writing record attempt, soulful music, classical dance, and the presence of celebrated guests Suma Kanakala and Aishwarya Rajesh.
 

A breathtaking moment during the ASBL Ram Navami celebration at RTC X ROADS
 

From the very beginning, the event created excitement and devotion in equal measure. It was not just a Ram Navami gathering, but a heartfelt experience that brought together faith, tradition, music, and community under one roof. The scale of the celebration, highlighted by a magnificent 55-feet Ram Ji cutout, the cultural performances, and the spiritual energy made the evening stand out as a truly special occasion.
 

One of the biggest highlights of the event was the 1 crore+ Rama Namas writing record attempt. This remarkable effort, supported by the presence of 108 pandits, added a historic and emotional dimension to the celebration. It reflected the deep devotion people have for Lord Rama and became a strong symbol of collective faith. Regular announcements during the event kept the audience connected to this meaningful achievement and built even more excitement throughout the evening.
 

The programme began with lamp lighting, followed by the sacred Srirama Kalyanam. As Vedic chants filled the venue, the atmosphere turned deeply devotional and serene. The ceremony drew devotees into the spirit of Ram Navami and set the tone for an evening filled with reverence and joy.
 

The celebration also featured a graceful Kuchipudi performance by Nritya Priya Academy, adding elegance and classical beauty to the event. Performances by Ramachari Garu’s students brought warmth and cultural richness to the stage. These moments gave the programme a strong traditional feel and made the evening even more meaningful for the audience.
 

A major musical highlight of the evening was the devotional performance by Sunitha Garu and team. Their soulful presentation added emotion and depth to the celebration, leaving a lasting impression on the devotees and guests present. The presence of Suma Kanakala and Aishwarya Rajesh added to the joy and importance of the occasion, making the evening even more special.
 

After the kalyanam, darshan was opened to everyone, allowing devotees to receive blessings and take part fully in the spiritual celebrations. It was also a divine moment to witness the lighting captured at the very top of the Ram Ji cutout, creating a breathtaking view that felt as if divine blessings were being showered upon everyone present. The event concluded on a sacred note as devotees received prasadam from Bhadrachalam, making the experience even more divine and memorable.
 

Through the Srirama Navami Kalyanam Mahotsava, ASBL created an evening that beautifully blended devotion, tradition, culture, and togetherness. It was a celebration that touched hearts, inspired faith, and gave people an experience they will remember for a long time.

Amid growing awareness around stem cell donation among young Indians, DKMS Foundation India registered 2,644 potential student stem cell donors across eight colleges in Mangalore within just one week, marking the organisation’s highest-ever donor registration drive at a single location over such a short period.

Students across Mangalore colleges join DKMS Foundation India’s awareness drive, stepping forward to register as potential stem cell donors during the initiative

The initiative, conducted in collaboration with leading institutions in the Dakshin Kannada region such as Srinivasa University, St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Canara Engineering College, Mangala Group of Institutions, Vijaya College, Alva’s Group of Institutions, Karavali College of Pharmacy, and Dr. P. Dayananda Pai – P. Satisha Pai Government First Grade College, saw strong participation from students, faculty, and volunteers, highlighting growing awareness around stem cell donation and its life-saving potential for patients with blood cancers and disorders such as thalassemia, and aplastic anemia.

Students, faculty, and volunteers at St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Mangalore, participate in the DKMS Foundation India drive with record stem cell donor registrations

“Every new donor who joins the registry represents hope for a patient waiting for a match. But this drive means more than numbers. A stem cell match is determined by genetic markers — and those markers vary with ancestry and ethnicity. When we register donors from a community as vibrant and diverse as Mangalore, we are not just adding to a list; we are expanding the circle of hope for patients whose genetic profile may only match with someone from this very region. Diversity in our registry is not a goal — it is a matter of life and death for patients who have no other option,” says Patrick Paul, Executive Chairman, DKMS India.

Students, faculty, and volunteers across leading colleges in Mangalore came together for DKMS Foundation India’s week-long stem cell awareness drive

Ms. Prathibha K N, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and NSS Coordinator, St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Mangalore, said, “The DKMS awareness sessions, conducted as part of our NSS activity, were highly informative and impactful, clearly explaining how stem cell donation can save the lives of patients battling diseases such as leukemia. The sessions also helped address common misconceptions, and we saw genuine curiosity among students translate into action, with many stepping forward to register. Having registered myself as a donor last year, I deeply value the importance of such initiatives. More than the numbers, this drive helped build empathy and a lasting sense of social responsibility among young people.”

In India, one person is diagnosed with a blood cancer or blood disorder every five minutes, and nearly 70% of patients requiring a stem cell transplant depend on unrelated donors. Yet, with only 0.09% of the eligible population currently registered as stem cell donors, large-scale youth-led drives such as this remain critical to bridging the country’s donor gap.

With over 2,50,000 registered donors in India and over 250 lives already impacted through stem cell donations, DKMS Foundation India continues to strengthen the country’s donor pool, with sustained student-led participation playing a critical role in improving match possibilities for patients from diverse genetic backgrounds.

Individuals aged 18–55 in good health can register as potential donors at www.dkms-india.org/register-now.

About DKMS Foundation India
DKMS Foundation, India, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders, such as thalassemia and aplastic anemia. They aim to improve the situation of patients who have blood cancer and other blood disorders in India and throughout the world by raising awareness about blood stem cell transplantation and registering potential blood stem cell donors. For more information, please visit www.dkms-India.org.