Business Bureau

Leading telecom operatorVihas announced a partnership with travel banking fintech Niyo to offer Zero Markup Forex Card delivery for customers travelling abroad this holiday season. Vi said this is the first such partnership by a telco in India, enabling customers travelling for holidays, business or higher education to receive a Niyo Zero Forex Markup Card at their doorstep within 24 hours. The new partnership strengthens Vi’s travel portfolio, which already includes Truly Unlimited international roaming (IR) packs, discounted IR packs for families, lounge access, travel insurance and baggage protection. Customers can request the Niyo Forex card through the Vi app,…

Hyatt Place Butwal has announced an exclusive open-air poolside event to welcome 2026, promising high-energy entertainment and unlimited beverages under the night sky. The signature celebration, titled “New Year’s Eve Under the Stars,” will feature celebrity DJ Subuhii Joshii, live local bands, DJ sets, belly and item dance performances, and a special live barbeque experience (Badel). The hotel has launched two party packages for the night. The Couple Party Package, priced at INR 10,625, includes entry for two, unlimited beverages and live entertainment. The Stay & Party Package, at INR 15,625, includes a one-night stay for two, party entry, unlimited…

Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has launched the Tata AIA Multicap Opportunities Fund and Multicap Opportunities Pension Fund, aiming to provide investors diversified equity exposure across large, mid, and small caps while offering life cover through its ULIPs. The funds seek to help investors navigate volatile markets marked by global uncertainty and sector-wise fluctuations. Anchored to the Nifty 500 Index, which captures over 90% of India’s free-float market capitalization, the funds will be available at an initial price of ₹10 per unit during the New Fund Offer period from December 24 to 31, 2025. The funds will invest 60–100%…

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital, on Thursday launched ABSLI Vision Retirement Solution, a new retirement product combining guaranteed income with market-linked growth for lifelong financial security. The solution integrates ABSLI Guaranteed Annuity Plus offering guaranteed annuity payouts for life, and ABSLI Wealth Infinia Plan providing equity-linked returns designed to beat inflation. Customers can opt for premium allocation ratios of 60:40 or 50:50 between the two components, and select payout frequencies ranging from annual to monthly. Guaranteed payouts continue up to age 100 along with a death benefit for legacy…

Manipal Hospitals Group, one of Eastern India’s largest healthcare providers, on Tuesday highlighted its advanced capabilities in neurosurgery, haematology and cardiac care during an interactive awareness programme held in Howrah. The session, organised by Manipal Hospital EM Bypass under its flagship initiative ‘Anveshana – Medical Education for Media’, focused on the rising incidence of neurological, blood-related and cardiac conditions in the region. Senior specialists from the hospital shared insights on changing disease patterns, lifestyle-linked risk factors, the importance of early diagnosis and recent medical advancements. Dr L N Tripathy spoke on minimally invasive neurosurgery for brain tumours, stroke-related complications, spinal…

Sunfeast has launched its latest offering, Mom’s Magic Ghee Roasted Nuts cookies, in a nationwide rollout, aiming to tap into the emotional warmth and nostalgia associated with Indian kitchens. Announced on December 15, 2025, the product blends cashews and almonds roasted in ghee, promising a melt-in-mouth experience reminiscent of homemade treats. The campaign is supported by a new television commercial conceptualized by Ogilvy. The ad highlights how familiar tastes evoke childhood memories. It shows two hostel friends sharing the cookie, triggering a flashback to a mother roasting nuts in ghee. The TVC closes with the emotional line, “Maa ki yaad…

Virohan, a leading healthcare education provider, has mobilised ₹65 crore ($7.5 million) in its ongoing Series B round led by Japan-based Mynavi Corporation, with participation from Blume Ventures, Bharat Inclusive Technologies Seed Fund and Rebright Partners. The company said the funding will accelerate its journey toward profitability through product innovation, operational efficiencies and strategic hiring. Founded in 2018, Virohan partners with over 20 higher education institutions including UPES, BBD University, Assam Don Bosco University and MIT University to deliver industry-aligned undergraduate programmes in allied healthcare, nursing and healthcare management. It works with more than 2,000 healthcare employers such as Medanta,…

Karnataka-based Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (SSAHE), a Deemed-to-be-University, has announced a strategic collaboration with upGrad School of Technology to embed an industry-aligned School of Technology within its existing engineering programmes. The partnership aims to support the University with curriculum advisory services and deeper industry integration to strengthen India’s computer engineering talent pipeline. Led by CEO Vishwa Mohan and Chief Revenue & Outcome Officer Mehul Khandhedia, upGrad School of Technology will develop practitioner-led modules, research exposure, build sprints and continuous specialisations from Day 1, supported by AI-first learning tools for personalised learning, skill tracking and academic assistance. The curriculum…

Truecaller has launched a free voicemail service for Android users in India, integrating AI-powered transcription and automatic spam protection. The feature allows users to receive, record and store voice messages directly on their device, eliminating the need to dial voicemail numbers or remember PIN codes. The company said the new voicemail experience places privacy and convenience at the centre of voice communication, as messages are stored on-device. The service supports transcription in 12 Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Urdu, Punjabi, Nepali and Sanskrit, offering personalisation for diverse user bases. According to Truecaller, users can set up unlimited voicemail…