Business Bureau

Shopsy by Flipkart has achieved unprecedented success with its inaugural Mega Shopping Dhamaka event, captivating millions of eager shoppers nationwide. Boasting an impressive lineup of over 16 crore+ products, the event witnessed an astounding 50% surge in daily demand and welcomed a remarkable 60% increase in new customers, with nearly 41% being first-time Shopsy shoppers.The fervor surrounding the event underscores Shopsy's stature as a pioneering force in the hyper-value e-commerce sphere and highlights the unwavering trust of its customer base. T-shirts, Sarees, and Bedsheets emerged as crowd favorites, with tier 2 and 3 cities like Cuttack, Guwahati, Gorakhpur, Mysore, and…

Samsung has initiated design thinking workshops in Mangan schools. This initiative, integral to Samsung's renowned 'Solve for Tomorrow' program, aims to cultivate crucial skills like problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking among students aged over 14. The workshops, aligned with India's educational context, introduce students to the principles of design thinking, urging them to tackle real-world challenges through innovative solutions. Led by the Human-Centered Design Thinking framework, these sessions emphasize empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing to develop solutions that resonate with end-users. Mr. SP Chun, Corporate Vice President of Samsung Southwest Asia, highlighted the workshops as a platform for students…

The fourth round of consular talks between India and Bangladesh convened in New Delhi on Wednesday, signaling a concerted effort to address key bilateral issues. The Indian delegation, led by Joint Secretary (CPV) Dr. Aman Puri, met with counterparts from Bangladesh, headed by Director General (South Asia) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rokebul Haque. A statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the extensive discussions held during the meeting. Both sides delved into mechanisms aimed at bolstering coordination and cooperation on consular issues, visa matters, repatriation, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT), and extradition matters. Notably, they affirmed…

Creamline Dairy Products Limited (CDPL), a subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), has launch the Godrej My Farm Milk, a premium milk straight from Godrej’s farm to consumers’ doorstep. With Godrej My Farm Milk being directly sourced from Godrej’s own farm, pasteurized, and packaged using cutting-edge technology, it ensures that milk is fresh with its natural flavor and nutritional value intact. To be available only in Hyderabad, the entire process from milking to product reaching the consumer is automated, thereby making Godrej My Farm a zero human touch milk with a single point fully controlled supply chain starting from feed…

Vi, a leading telecom operator, has partnered with Netflix to enhance its entertainment offerings. Users will enjoy world-class content on any device, including mobile, television, and tablets. Vi has already introduced Netflix for prepaid customers and plans to launch Netflix bundled postpaid plans soon. Vi has introduced two new Unlimited prepaid packs offering unlimited calls & data bundled with Netflix Basic subscription that will allow users to watch Netflix on mobile as well as TV. Home to an incredible variety of local and global stories like Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, Amar Singh Chamkila, The Great Indian Kapil Show, Laapataa Ladies,…

The All India Management Association (AIMA) is a leading organization in India that promotes management skills through programs, initiatives, and examinations. AIMA is pleased to announce the commencement of registration for the Under Graduate Aptitude Test (UGAT) 2024. UGAT serves as a gateway for aspiring students seeking admission to various undergraduate programs across India including Integrated MBA (IMBA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com). UGAT scores are accepted by top universities like NERIM Group of Institutions, Kalinga University, ITM University, University of Kashmir, Ahmedabad University, New…

Cummins India Limited's (CIL) Board of Directors approved the financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2024, at their meeting. Ashwath Ram, Managing Director, Cummins India Limited, said, “Indian economy continues to remain resilient despite geopolitical events and other economic events impacting the growth of various countries. Key economic indicators like GDP growth rate of 7.6% and consistent PMI indicate optimism about continued growth.” The company's Q4 performance based on standalone financial results showed a 20% increase in total sales to Rs.  2,269 Cr. compared to the previous year and a 9% decrease in sales to the…

The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) announces Varanasi along with Detroit and Venice as global cities to host innovation challenges in its Sustainable Cities Challenge. The $9 million global initiative is to help cities to promote sustainable mobility, healthier urban environments, and improved access to services in cities. Over 150 cities from 46 countries entered the Sustainable Cities Challenge after the call to cities was first launched in June 2023. The top three cities from a shortlist announced in November 2023, and the selected cities will launch their own City Challenges, inviting global innovators to work with them. Varanasi will launch…

MayaaVerse Creations Private Limited (MCPL) and NTPC School of Business (NSB) have announced a strategic collaboration to explore the use of virtual reality (VR) technology and create an immersive virtual campus within MCPL's Immersive Tech space. This groundbreaking partnership aims to combine MCPL's cutting-edge Immersive Tech development capabilities with NSB's expertise in business education. By leveraging virtual reality, the collaboration seeks to provide students and faculty with an innovative and engaging learning environment within a fully realized virtual world. MCPL is creating a virtual experience center for the NTPC School of Business, offering an immersive journey through the institution's history,…

The upcoming "Byatikram Education Conclave," set to take place in Dhaka on June 10, will be dedicated to the memory of the late Mou Roychowdhury, a celebrated writer and cultural activist renowned for her significant contributions to the arts and education. Her poignant poetry captivated countless readers, and she served as the chief advisor for magazines such as 'Sustha,' 'Safar,' and 'Khela.' Beyond her literary achievements, Mou Roychowdhury was the founding Managing Director of Techno India Group and the Chancellor of Sister Nivedita University in Kolkata. She was also cherished for her performances of Rabindra Sangeet in both India and…