Business Bureau - The Purbottar

14 Dec

Aadhar Housing Finance to boost homeownership in Kolkata with PMAY-U 2.0 initiative

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Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. is taking significant steps to make homeownership more accessible for Kolkata residents through the PradhanMantriAwasYojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). The company is organizing a "PMAY Utsav& Spot Sanction Camp" from December 12th to 15th, 2024, at their branch office in Kolkata, aimed at providing seamless access to home loans under the government’s affordable housing initiative. This camp is expected to benefit not only Kolkata residents but also people from nearby cities such as Barackpore, Asansol, Durgapur, and Burdwan. Aadhar Housing Finance, which has a strong presence in Eastern India with 15 branches, is dedicated to…

14 Dec

Alipurduar district announces the end of the Cataract Blindness Backlog

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In a landmark achievement, Alipurduar district of West Bengal has been declared Cataract Blindness Backlog Free, an accomplishment made possible through the steadfast collaboration of Sightsavers India and the Alipurduar District Health and Family Welfare Department. This declaration is a landmark in our active contribution towards eliminating avoidable blindness, setting a new benchmark in public health. The event was presided over by the Honourable Additional District Magistrate of Development Alipurduar, Shri Gorai; Chief Medical Officer of Health, Alipurduar, Dr. Sumit Ganguly; District Inspector of School, Shri A Karim; and Mr. RN Mohanty, CEO of Sightsavers India. The district's blindness prevalence…

14 Dec

Nissan announces key senior management appointments for strategic turnaround

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has annonced a series of senior management appointments as part of its ongoing efforts to restructure and strengthen the company’s operations. Effective January 1, the changes aim to address current challenges and streamline operations for greater efficiency and resilience. Stephen Ma, Nissan’s current Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will assume the role of Chairperson for the Management Committee of China. With deep knowledge of the Chinese market, Ma will drive the region's strategy and enhance local operations. JeremiePapin, previously Chairperson for the Americas, has been appointed as CFO, bringing extensive experience in finance and strategy. Christian Meunier…

14 Dec

Mahindra launches CEV-V range of construction equipment at BAUMA CONEXPO Delhi

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Mahindra Construction Equipment (MCE), part of the Mahindra Group, launched its cutting-edge CEV-V range of construction equipment at BAUMA CONEXPO 2024, marking a significant step forward in the construction sector. The new range, including the RoadMaster G100 motor grader and EarthMaster SX &SXe backhoe loaders, meets the latest CEV5 emission standards, emphasizing performance, efficiency, and sustainability. The products were showcased at Mahindra's pavilion at the India Expo Centre, alongside their extensive lineup of BSV equipment such as the BLAZO X tipper trucks and FURIO fuel bowser trucks. Dr. Venkat Srinivas, Business Head at Mahindra, highlighted the company's focus on innovation…

14 Dec

IMTEX 2025 to set new standards in Bengaluru, attracts global manufacturing giants

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The Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is gearing up to host IMTEX 2025, one of the largest machine tool and manufacturing technology exhibitions in the country. Scheduled from January 23 to 29, 2025, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), the event promises to break new ground with over 1,100 exhibitors from more than 20 countries showcasing cutting-edge innovations in CNC machining, automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and more. The exhibition will span 90,000 square meters, attracting over 100,000 business visitors and 2,000+ trade delegations. IMTEX 2025 will also feature concurrent events like Tooltech and Digital Manufacturing, emphasizing futuristic technologies…

14 Dec

Shopsy’s End of Season Sale: A game-changer for budgetfashion in Kolkata and beyond

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Shopsy, India’s rapidly growing hyper-value platform, is creating a buzz in the retail sector with its highly anticipated ‘End of Season Sale’ (EOSS), offering over 50 lakh fashion products under ₹149. Running from December 7 to 15, 2024, the sale provides a massive variety of stylish options, ranging from apparel and ethnic wear to footwear and home décor, all at unbeatable prices. This event is set to be the largest fashion sale of the year, designed for value-conscious consumers across India. Prathyusha Agarwal, Business Head of Shopsy, explains, “Fashion isn’t just about trends—it’s an extension of who we are. Our…

13 Dec

SWITCH Mobility launches new electric city buses in India and Europe, paves way for sustainable urban transport

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SWITCH Mobility Ltd, subsidiary of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, and a leading manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles, has unveiled its contemporary electric bus platform SWITCH EiV12—the low-floor electric city bus for the Indian market. It is India’s first low-floor city bus with chassis-mounted batteries, featuring a scalable battery capacity of over 400+ kWh. The vehicle was launched by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, in the presence of Ashok P. Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group Companies (India), other dignitaries, and industry leaders. Mr. Ashok P.…

13 Dec

Vi Business revolutionizes corporate telecom services with Easy+ for personaluse

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Vi Business, the enterprise arm of the leading telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi), has launched Easy+, a new innovative proposition on corporate post-paid plans, offering subscribers an option to select and purchase services like International roaming, OTT Subscriptions and others for their personal needs on their existing corporate plans. This service can be availed by downloading the Vi App. This first-of-its-kind proposition introduces a simplified approach by making it seamless for employees to purchase services of their choice on their corporate post-paid plans, thus enhancing the overall customer experience. Commenting on the launch, Roerich Kaushal, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Mobility…

12 Dec

Nissan announces Abhishek Arora as director for DND-CQT & Transformation

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Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has announced the appointment and role expansion of Abhishek Arora as Director - Dealer Network Development and Customer Quality Training (DND-CQT), in addition to his current role as Director - Transformation & New Projects, effective from 14 November 2024. In his new role, Abhishek will lead the brand’s channel development and management, driving strategic initiatives linked to network development and business to ensure Nissan is future-ready for the upcoming products. Abhishek had joined Nissan in September 2024 as Director - Transformation and New Projects and was given interim charge of Director - DNDCQT in October 2024.…

12 Dec

Foreign Secretary Mr. Misri expresses concern over attacks on minorities

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On an official visit to Bangladesh, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has met with Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, and Foreign Affairs Advisor Mohammad Touhid Hussain. During the meetings, Mr. Misri expressed concern over the ongoing attacks on minorities in the neighboring country. He conveyed that New Delhi seeks to build “positive, constructive, and mutually beneficial” relations with Dhaka. Arriving in Dhaka on Monday, Mr. Misri also held consultations with Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary, Masud Bin Momen. The Indian Foreign Secretary reiterated India's desire to build a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh based on mutual trust, respect,…