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Keeway India on Saturday expanded its electric mobility portfolio with the launch of the all-new Hypevolt-R, marking the company's entry into India's premium performance electric scooter segment. The scooter has been introduced at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 1.99 lakh, while online bookings have opened for Rs 5,000 through the company's official website. Deliveries are expected to commence shortly across Keeway India's network of more than 40 authorised dealerships. Powered by a 5.04 kWh dual removable NMC battery architecture and a 12 kW peak mid-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, the Hypevolt-R delivers an IDC-certified range of 180 km, a…

Motorola has expanded its smartphone portfolio with the launch of the moto g77 POWER, aiming to strengthen its position in India's competitive mid-premium 5G smartphone market. Priced at an effective Rs 23,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, the device will be available from July 13 via Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor and features a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 camera with Quad Pixel technology, AI-powered photography tools, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 32MP front camera. It also offers a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, a 7,000mAh battery with up to three…

Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with public sector lender UCO Bank to strengthen the commercial vehicle financing ecosystem across India by providing customers with easier access to organised and affordable financing solutions. The partnership combines UCO Bank's nationwide branch network with Tata Motors' extensive commercial vehicle portfolio to support entrepreneurs, fleet operators and businesses seeking to expand their operations. Under the agreement, customers will benefit from competitive interest rates, faster loan approvals, simplified documentation, high loan-to-value funding and flexible repayment tenures designed to suit business cash flows. The companies said the collaboration would improve financing accessibility…

Generali Central Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (GCLICL) has launched the Sunehra Pension Plan, a participating, non-linked pension and savings-oriented life insurance product aimed at helping customers build a long-term retirement corpus while offering additional wellness benefits. The insurer said the plan has been designed to address the growing need for retirement preparedness as India's elderly population is projected to rise from 10.5 per cent in 2022 to around 20.8 per cent by 2050, while pension assets remain at just 17 per cent of GDP compared with nearly 80 per cent in developed economies. The Sunehra Pension Plan offers policy terms…

London-based consumer technology brand Nothing has announced the commencement of sales for its new Phone (4b), marking the debut of its new (b) smartphone series aimed at making the company's ecosystem more accessible to consumers. The smartphone will be available for purchase from July 14 through Flipkart and leading retail chains, including Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales. The Nothing Phone (4b) is priced at an effective ₹29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹33,699 for the 8GB + 256GB model, inclusive of a 7.5 per cent instant bank discount and exchange bonus. The device is available in Black,…

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL) has expanded its Park Avenue Fragrances portfolio by entering the women’s perfume segment with the launch of the ‘Park Avenue for Her’ Eau De Parfum range, aiming to tap into the growing demand for premium fragrances among women in India. The new collection features four variants—Poise, Grace, Verve and Allure—offering a mix of fresh, floral, spicy and warm woody notes designed to suit different moods and occasions. The products are available in 100 ml bottles priced at Rs 799 and a four-piece discovery gift set featuring 20 ml bottles of each fragrance for Rs 849.…

L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF) reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹902 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 29 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase, driven by strong retail lending and sustained business growth. The non-banking financial company (NBFC) also recorded its highest-ever consolidated loan book of ₹1,29,634 crore, up 27 per cent YoY, while its retail book expanded 28 per cent to ₹1,27,535 crore. Retail disbursements during the quarter rose 36 per cent YoY to ₹23,852 crore. The company said it is accelerating technology deployment as part of its strategy to become an…

Flipkart has reported a 50 per cent year-on-year growth in its food and nutrition category, driven by strong demand from Gen Z consumers and shoppers across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, signalling a structural shift in India's food retail landscape. The company said non-metro markets now contribute 65 per cent of category demand, while Flipkart Minutes accounts for 25 per cent, highlighting the rapid adoption of quick commerce. The growth was showcased at Flipkart Food Fest 3.0, which brought together more than 50 leading brands, over 1,000 creators, celebrity chefs and entertainers, alongside over 10 product launches. According to…

Flipkart has reported a 50 per cent year-on-year growth in its food and nutrition category, driven by Gen Z consumers and shoppers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, signalling a significant shift in India's food consumption patterns. The homegrown e-commerce marketplace said Flipkart Minutes accounted for 25 per cent of overall category demand, while non-metro markets contributed 65 per cent of total demand, reflecting rising adoption of healthier and premium food products beyond major cities. The company said Gen Z recorded 60 per cent annual growth, with products such as protein oats, protein peanut butter, gourmet chocolates and protein…

A young insurance advisor named Supriya is at the heart of a new initiative that seeks to make life insurance easier to understand for millions of Indian families. In a move aligned with the vision of “Insurance for All”, Shri Ajay Seth, Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), unveiled a Consumer Awareness Comic Book Series designed to simplify insurance concepts through relatable storytelling rather than technical jargon. Launched on the occasion of National Insurance Awareness Day, the comic series explains important concepts such as the Married Women’s Property (MWP) Act, Waiver of Premium (WoP) and…