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India is expanding its diplomatic and economic footprint in Latin America following Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita’s recent visits to Ecuador, Bolivia, and Cuba. The tour, which began on November 4 in Quito, Ecuador, highlighted India’s commitment to building deeper ties across sectors such as agriculture, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, trade, textiles, health, and pharmaceuticals. During his stay in Ecuador, MoS Margherita inaugurated India’s resident Embassy in Quito alongside Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld and signed a MoU between India’s and Ecuador’s diplomatic training institutions. He also met President Daniel Noboa Azin to convey greetings from Prime Minister Narendra…

The JSW Group and the Government of Assam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a state-of-the-art heritage museum in Guwahati, aimed at preserving and promoting Assam’s rich artistic legacy and facilitating global cultural exchange. The museum will be constructed on a 45,000 square feet site at the Sericulture Farm in Khanapara, with land provided by the Assam government and full funding from the JSW Group. It will house national and international artefacts, travelling exhibitions, and cultural showcases. The inaugural exhibition will feature the VrindavaniVastra, a 17th-century devotional textile woven under the guidance of Srimanta Sankardev, currently…

The EMBED (Elimination of Mosquito-Borne Endemic Diseases) program, a flagship public-private partnership supported by Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), has marked ten years of transformative impact, significantly reducing malaria and dengue across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Launched in 2015 in Madhya Pradesh, EMBED has reduced malaria cases by 97%, reaching over 11 million people and transforming thousands of villages and slums into malaria-free zones. The program’s success has expanded to Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, covering more than 3 million households and benefiting nearly 28 million people. The decade-long initiative leverages digital platforms, including the Community Health Volunteer App…

Capitalizing on India’s accelerating financial growth story, Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited has announced the launch of its Banking and Financial Services Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing in Banking and Financial services sector. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens for subscription on 10th November 2025 and closes on 24th November 2025. The fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Financial Services TRI. India’s Banking and Financial services (BFSI) sector is transforming at an unprecedented pace, expanding well beyond traditional banking to include NBFCs, insurers, AMCs, capital markets, and cutting-edge fintechs. Over the past two decades, the sector’s market capitalization has…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Sunday expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Bhutan for their warm and reverent welcome of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. The relics, known as the Piprahwa–Kapilavastu Relics, hold immense historical and spiritual significance and were ceremoniously installed at Tashichho Dzong monastery in Thimphu on November 8. PM Modi described Buddha’s teachings as a sacred bond between India and Bhutan, conveying peace, compassion, and harmony, while Dr. Jaishankar lauded the respect shown by the Bhutanese leadership and citizens toward the holy relics. The installation ceremony…

The 6th edition of the Bajaj Pune Marathon, one of India’s premier city runs, will take place on December 14, 2025, with an inspiring theme — “You Too Can Fly.” Organized by Bajaj Finserv Ltd, the marathon aims to unite elite international athletes, corporate leaders, and fitness enthusiasts in a celebration of endurance, aspiration, and community spirit. Adding global star power, Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and American World Champion Noah Lyles will serve as race ambassadors. Fraser-Pryce, the most decorated 100m sprinter, and Lyles, the reigning World’s Fastest Man, embody the marathon’s message of resilience and limitless possibility. Bajaj…

Byatikram Group’s second edition of “Remembering the Maestro – S.D. Burman” at U Soso Tham Auditorium underscores the growing economic potential of cultural initiatives in Northeast India. Supported by the Government of Tripura, Meghalaya’s Department of Arts and Culture, HDFC Bank, The Illumis Clinic, NERIM, and NEDFi, the event reflects increasing private-public collaboration in heritage-based cultural investment. The evening began with Meghalaya Governor Shri Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar, followed by a 69-artist medley representing the maestro’s 69-year life, signaling high-value engagement of local talent in scalable cultural productions. Felicitations of legal, corporate, and artistic leaders highlighted cross-sectoral support, reinforcing the economic…

Medanta Global Health Limited (NSE: Medanta) has strengthened its leadership in Delhi/NCR with the launch of a 550-bed super-specialty hospital in Noida. Operational since September 2025 with 226 beds, 81 ICU beds, and five operating theatres, the hospital has onboarded 151 doctors and deployed advanced medical technology to deliver world-class care. For Q2 FY2026, Medanta posted a consolidated total income of INR 11,189 million, up 14.8% year-on-year and 6.4% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA excluding Noida rose 13.7% to INR 2,804 million, while net profit surged 21.1% to INR 1,584 million, reflecting robust volume growth with inpatient and outpatient counts increasing 12.7% and…

In just one year since its inception, slice Small Finance Bank (SFB) born in Assam and built for India has emerged as a model of modern banking rooted in community trust, technology, and inclusion. Founded on the strong values of Assam’s resilience and spirit of innovation, the bank has successfully merged traditional banking principles with a digital-first approach, creating a lasting impact both in the Northeast and across India. During its first year of operations, slice SFB demonstrated solid financial growth and reinforced its commitment to the people of Assam through sustainable governance, innovation, and job creation. The bank has…

Coca-Cola India is transforming neighborhood kirana stores into smart retail hubs with its AI-enabled digital platform, Coke Buddy. Designed to streamline daily operations, the platform allows retailers to place orders anytime, track deliveries, and access real-time pricing and promotions through a single app. Since its launch, Coke Buddy has reached over 10 lakh retailers, achieving one of the fastest scale-ups of any FMCG eB2B platform in India. Retailers have welcomed the app for its ease of use and efficiency. “Coke Buddy has changed the way we do business, bringing transparency into our work. I can place orders anytime with deals…