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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
NephroPlus files DRHP, aims to raise ₹353.4 crore via fresh equity issue
Nephrocare Health Services, which runs Asia's largest dialysis chain under the brand NephroPlus, on Saturday announced the filing of a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to mobilise funds through an initial public offer (IPO). The Hyderabad based firm aims to raise ₹353.4 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares. Market sources claim the total issue size could touch ₹2000 crore. According to the DRHP, the proposed IPO involves a combination of the fresh issue and an offer for sale (OFS) of 12.7 million equity shares by promoters and existing shareholders. Commenting on the offer, Nephrocare Health Services said that the company proposes to utilise the net proceeds of the fresh issue towards capital expenditure to the tune of ₹129.1 crore for opening new dialysis clinics in India. '₹136 crores is for pre-payment or scheduled repayment of certain borrowings availed by the company and rest on general corporate purposes,' it added. The company added that it is in consultation with Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) and may consider a pre-IPO placement of up to ₹70.6 crore prior to the filing of the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP). 'If such placement is carried out, then the fresh issue will be reduced to the extent of such pre-IPO placement,' it said. The IPO will be managed by ICICI Securities, IIFL Capital Services, Nomura, and Ambit Capital. As part of the OFS, the promoter selling shareholde₹include Investcorp Private Equity Fund II, Healthcare Parent Limited, Investcorp Growth Opportunity Fund and Edoras Investment Holdings Private Limited. Other selling shareholde₹include Investcorp India Private Equity Opportunity Limited, International Finance Corporation, 360 One Special Opportunities Fund - Series 9 and Series 10. Founded in 2010, NephroPlus runs 447 clinics across 269 cities in 21 states and 4 union territories, serving more than 33,000 patients globally on an annual basis. It is backed by private equity (PE) firms such as Quadria Capital, which had invested ₹850 crore in NephroPlus last year. In the full financial year 2024-25 (FY25), the company reported a revenue from operations of ₹755.8 crore and profit after tax (PAT) of ₹67 crore.
9 News
15-07-2025
- Health
- 9 News
Sleep apnea detection comes to Apple Watch for Australians
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Your smartwatch is getting smarter with Apple today enabling sleep apnea notifications as part of their Sleep Tracking feature on compatible Apple Watches. Approved by Australia's health regulator the TGA, the Apple Watch is able to monitor disturbances during the night to give notifications to the wearer of a potential sleep apnea diagnosis. Sleep apnea is a huge health problem that can lead to high blood pressure, fatigue, type 2 diabetes, strokes, heart attacks and even a shortened lifespan, and, as Dr Matt Bianchi, research scientist at Apple told 9News, most people who have it simply do not know. Your smartwatch is getting smarter with Apple today enabling sleep apnea notifications. (Apple) "We're talking about a billion people worldwide with this condition, but 80 per cent of those individuals don't have a diagnosis currently, they are not aware they have it," he said. Critically, Bianchi explains, sleep apnea can be treated. "This is a treatable disorder, so the chance for us at that scale worldwide to chip away at that 80 per cent undiagnosed problem is the motivating factor for us." There are already products on the market that can detect sleep apnea, like the Withings Sleep Analyser which lays under the mattress and detects movement and sound, while other smart watches like the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 will also feature sleep apnea detection when available. The Apple Watch is the first smartwatch on the market in Australia with this feature. It works by detecting movement. In fact, as Bianchi told 9News, your watch is able to feel every breath you take. "The accelerometer sensor on the Apple Watch is a motion detector, but is very, very sensitive, even those small motions of breathing that you make while you sleep can be seen at the wrist by the accelerometer and that's how we detect interruptions in breathing at the watch." Sleep apnea detection will be available on the most recent models of Apple Watch, the Series 9 and 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and is available today through a software update. Apple Technology Sleep World health CONTACT US
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Huge ITV hit axed after 11 years as drama films emotional final series
Grantchester has been axed after 11 years - and the cast are already filming its emotional final series. The ITV drama will return for an eleventh series, but it has been confirmed this will be its last. In the upcoming series, Robson Green will return as Geordie whilst Rishi Nair will be back as Alphy. Al Weaver as Leonard Finch, Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs. C, Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy Keating, Oliver Dimsdale as Daniel Marlowe, Nick Brimble as Jack Chapman, Bradley Hall as DC Larry Peters and Melissa Johns as Miss Scott are all returning. The first four series of Grantchester saw James Norton play vicar Sidney Chambers. Tom Brittney then took over the lead role, and played Will Davenport until series nine. Rishi Nair then joined as Alphy Kottaram in Series 9 and will continue this series. Daisy Coulam, writer, series creator and executive producer, said: "At its heart, Grantchester is a show about the power of friendship and love. We've been so lucky over the last 11 series to experience that on and off screen. "For over a decade now - cast and crew (many who've been there since the beginning) have met each Summer to film. And it's been an absolute joy. Thank you to James Runcie for entrusting us with his characters. Thank you to the lovely people of real Grantchester. Thank you to everyone who's been a part of the show in any way - big or small. I'll miss you terribly."
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Best refurbished Apple Watch deals to buy right now
Many of our favourite Apple Watch features are ones we've used since our first watch from the brand, the Series 4. This includes things such as actionable health monitoring features, automatic workout detection and sophisticated sensors. Older models also still have bright displays, solid battery life, customisable watch faces and alerts from your phone. While we may now be on the newest Apple Watch Series 10, it's worth considering an older, refurbished version that may be just as good if you're not going to use advanced settings and features. That's particularly true because some recent Apple Watch models have particularly 'iterative' and minor changes. So, whether you're looking to track your fitness or just want a smart watch for alerts directly on your wrist, integrated apps, payments and personalised watch faces, a refurbished Apple Watch may be the way to isn't a lot in it when comparing the Apple Watch Series 9 to the Series 10. The Series 9 is still fast, reliable and very capable. Especially when bought refurbished, it balances features and price nicely, with the latest "double-tap" gesture and far more responsive Siri performance. We think it's a smart pick if you want something powerful without buying the latest option. Read our Apple Watch Series 9 review £249.99 at most advanced watch yet adds a bigger screen, slimmer profile and new health features. It's ideal if you want the latest tech, and if you're happy to get it as a refurbished watch, you can find it for a lot less than buying it brand-new. Read our Apple Watch Series 10 review £316.25 at Back MarketDon't mind missing out on an always-on display and some health tracking features like the ECG and blood oxygen monitoring? The Apple Watch SE from 2022 is a solid and affordable smart watch that covers the basics. It would be great as a first Apple Watch for someone who doesn't need all the extras. £154.99 at people seeking an affordable Apple Watch should go directly to Apple for several benefits, including the original accessories, a fresh battery, a decent warranty, the ability to add AppleCare insurance and more. This small version of the current Apple Watch SE is the best low-cost route. £189.00 at Apple Watch Series 6 from 2020 still supports loads of the latest Apple Watch features including an always-on screen, sleep tracking, electrocardiogram (ECG) readings and water resistance. If you get one refurbished, it's still a high-end flagship-rivalling smart watch but costs under £300 — far less than a new watch. £254.90 at concerned about missing out on the always-on display and some of the newer health-tracking advancements in Apple Watch models? The 2020 version of the Apple Watch SE is an excellent low-cost option with many similarities to the newer SE from 2022. £120.00 at refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 still has many of the top features that Apple uses to advertise its latest watches, including its heart-rate monitor, sleep tracking, fall alerts, loud noise monitoring, blood oxygen detection and ECG readings. The Series 7 also has a larger always-on display when compared to the SE, making it a tremendous overall pick at a low price. £158.98 at are only a handful of differences between the Series 8 from 2022 and the Series 9 from 2023, and those are the new chip, improved screen brightness, better Siri and the 'double-tap' gesture. Otherwise, they're virtually identical and the Series 8 is still a worthwhile buy – it comes with additional motion sensors compared to the Series 7, powering its car crash detection feature that we hope you'll never need. It also has a skin temperature reader for cycle and sleep tracking. £190.00 at most premium watch model is the Ultra, and while there is a newer Ultra from 2023, the original launch is still a great pick for its larger screen size, extended battery life and durable titanium casing. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is relatively a minor upgrade over the first-generation model, so getting an Ultra for a much lower price is well worth it. £443.00 at offers the chance to pay for your device on a monthly plan – while it does have refurbished devices to buy outright, it can be a great way to get a brand-new watch like the Apple Watch Series 10 here more flexibly, splitting the cost over 12 months. £100000.00 at Apple Certified Refurbished Store Back Market Amazon Renewed eBay Music Magpie Raylo Buying a refurbished Apple Watch is a slightly different process to searching online for a new one or popping into an Apple Store. You'll need to go online through either Apple's refurbished store or a refurbished marketplace. You must verify the standards of the marketplace to make sure you get a reliable device, and when you're shopping around these are the key factors we'd consider. It's expected that your refurbished Apple Watch will come with a warranty. A one-year warranty is quite typical from refurbished product websites. However, this will only cover functionality faults or defects, not all the other issues that could arise after purchase. The best possible warranty comes if you buy a refurbished watch directly from Apple, and there you get the option to add AppleCare insurance too. If things go wrong, you'll appreciate being able to return the watch and get a refund. Check the refurbisher's policies on this, as you want to have some flexibility in case the product doesn't meet your expectations or if you change your mind. Return policies vary, so check how long you've got for this and whether you'll be expected to pay postage or if it's something that the marketplace or seller manages for you. Every platform selling refurbished devices will have a grading system with different tiers designed to give buyers a good idea of the product quality they're buying. The system will usually have about three or four levels – like 'Like New', 'Very Good' or 'Good' – and these are the retailer's way of indicating the physical condition of the watch. For instance, an Apple Watch that is 'like new' should be almost exactly like one bought from Apple with minimal signs of use or scratches. However, one at a 'good' or 'fair' tier will probably have tiny micro scratches on the screen and many more signs of use and wear. Similarly, the condition tiers might give you an idea of how used the smart watch is and how much battery health it has. All batteries degrade over time and, unless you're buying a watch from Apple, you may not get a product fitted with a fresh battery. If possible, it's ideal to get to know the battery health percentage of the product, or a general idea of the health as it relates to the condition. While it might seem like you can pay for a battery replacement at an Apple Store, it'll probably cost you a lot and likely won't be an actual battery replacement. It'll just be a different refurbished product. It's an expense and fuss that you're better off planning to avoid. Unfortunately, refurbished stores often lower the cost of the product by selling the Apple Watch with lower-quality third-party chargers and Apple Watch straps. The guaranteed way to get the official accessories is by going through Apple's refurbished store, but you may be able to find out the information about original accessories through the seller or the marketplace. It's worth checking this to save yourself the additional costs. 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Tom's Guide
15-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
watchOS 26 preview: 5 new Apple Watch features I can't wait to try
Your Apple Watch is about to get a major (free) update — at least if you own an Apple Watch Series 6 or later. During last week's WWDC, we got our first detailed look at watchOS 12… I mean, watchOS 26. Going forward, Apple's latest operating system release will reflect the last two digits of the coming year. This change affects not just watchOS but all Apple operating systems for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and so forth. While the introduction of a new 'liquid glass' aesthetic — borrowed from visionOS — is easily the most visually impactful change to the Apple Watch operating system in years, it's not the improvement I'm most excited about. In fact, it doesn't even make my top five list. Nope. As someone who reviews smartwatches for a living, these are the five new Apple Watch features coming in watchOS 26 I'm most excited to try in 2025. Ever since Apple introduced its "shake to shuffle" feature on iPod, I've been hooked on the concept of gesture controls for gadgets. Presently, the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10 and Ultra 2 also support Apple's Double Tap gesture control, where users can press their index finger and thumb together on the watch-worn hand to trigger a customizable action. Essentially, it will free you from having to interact with the screen when you're otherwise distracted. Now Apple is adding even more gesture control in the form of "Wrist Flick." With the release of watchOS 26, this action will allow you to silence alarms, dismiss calls and messages, turn off timers and quiet pings. Essentially, it will free you from having to interact with the screen when you're otherwise distracted, or in the case of sleeping, don't feel like opening your eyes. Unfortunately, this seemingly super-useful new gesture will only be available on the Series 9, 10 and Ultra 2 models. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Speaking of annoying pings and notifications, watchOS 26 should make your Apple Watch feel a little less intrusive during the day-to-day. The new operating system introduces smarter notifications that take a hint from your surroundings. Rather than let the entire library reading room or train quiet car know that you've received a message from a friend, your Apple Watch will now measure the ambient noise levels of your surroundings and adjust the notification sound volume accordingly to be less irritating to those around you. Last year's watchOS 11 release introduced on-wrist translations. Now, Apple is taking the concept a step further with 'Live Translation' in the messaging app. This new tool, available on the Series 9, 10 and Ultra 2, will automatically translate incoming texts into a user's default language. I could see this feature being particularly useful when traveling abroad, especially if you're the type of person who easily makes friends while on holiday, language barriers be damned. This also seems like a super handy tool for communicating with friends and family members partial to a language other than your own. Now I can visually scan my shopping list — created on my iPhone hours prior — mid grocery run via a glance at the wrist. I use Apple's Notes app for a wide range of tasks, from jotting down grocery and to-do lists, to recording dreams, article concepts, date night ideas and so much more. Now, finally, Apple is bringing this simple yet oh-so-useful app to the Apple Watch. Users will be able to record notes either via dictation, the tiny virtual keyboard or through Siri. Of course, you don't need to create the note on your Apple Watch. As always, a user's notes get shared across all connected devices, meaning now I can visually scan my shopping list — created earlier on my iPhone — mid-grocery run via a glance at the wrist. Rumors strongly suggested some sort of AI-powered workout coach coming to Apple Watch, and they turned out to be true. Apple's new AI "Workout Buddy" feature — available on Series 9, 10 and Ultra 2 — is designed to deliver personalized words of encouragement, wellness insights and more mid and post workout. These messages — delivered via Bluetooth audio — are based on factors like your current heart rate, pace or speed, as well as Activity Ring history and personal workout milestones. Once you're done, the Workout Buddy sums up your efforts with key stats, along with some final thoughts to gas you up for your next session. While it sounds a tad cheesy to me (do I really need a computer-generated voice giving me a pep talk before my next bike ride?), I'm cautiously optimistic that this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI-powered health features on Apple Watch. The watchOS 26 developer beta is available now, while the public beta — which anyone can try — is set for a July release. As with previous updates, the full release of watchOS 26 is expected in the fall. All Apple Watch models Series 6 and later are eligible for the upgrade, as well as both SE and Ultra models.
