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Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has received the ‘Marquee Best of the Best Award’ for its achievements in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) at the Bombay Chamber Inclusion Awards 2026. The awards are instituted by the 190-year-old Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry. GCPL was also named first Runner-up in the Consumer and Life Sciences Sector. The company said its inclusion strategy focuses on creating equitable opportunities and improving representation across its workforce. Initiatives including Aarambh, GOAL and Bersiap, along with inclusive hiring practices, have contributed to greater representation across manufacturing, sales and corporate teams. Vaibhav Ram, Global HR…

Renault India on Monday launched the Triber 100PS, its first model based on the new Renault Group Entry Platform (RGEP), expanding its seven-seater portfolio with a turbocharged powertrain and revised vehicle architecture. Prices for the new model range from ₹7.84 lakh to ₹8.99 lakh (ex-showroom) across Evolution, Techno and Emotion variants. Powered by a 1.0-litre Turbo TCe 100 petrol engine, the Triber 100PS produces 100 PS and a segment-leading 180 Nm of torque. Renault said the vehicle delivers a certified fuel efficiency of 21 kmpl. The company has also introduced a new Renault Engine Management System, revised thermal management, structural…

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. has partnered with renewable energy solutions provider CleanMax for a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project in Rajasthan, aimed at increasing the share of clean power in Nuvoco’s cement operations. The project, to be developed by CleanMax at Bhikamkhore in Rajasthan, will comprise 20 MW of wind capacity and 26.4 MWdc of solar capacity, along with a 2-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Electricity generated will be supplied to Nuvoco through the State Transmission Utility (STU) Open Access network. Once operational, the project is expected to generate around 100 million units (MU) of renewable electricity…

Sony India has announced two new G Master super-telephoto prime lenses for its Alpha full-frame E-mount system — the FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS — which the company says are the world’s lightest lenses in their respective categories. Weighing approximately 994 grams and 995 grams respectively, the lenses are designed for greater portability and handheld control while photographing birds, wildlife and sports. Sony said their optimised weight balance places the centre of gravity closer to the camera body, helping photographers maintain framing, track moving subjects and perform panning shots. Both lenses feature three Super…

Instamart has announced partnerships with electric mobility platform Yulu and battery-swapping network Yuma Energy to strengthen access to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure for its delivery partners. The initiative aims to address two key barriers to EV adoption in last-mile delivery — access to affordable electric two-wheelers and charging-related downtime. Instamart said the programme can reduce rental expenses for participating delivery partners by up to 30%. Under the partnership with Yuma Energy, Instamart is providing space at its PODs, or dark stores, for battery-swapping stations. Yuma currently operates more than 2,000 battery-swapping units, with each swap taking less than two…

Eventions Limited, a player in the MICE and corporate events segment, will open its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription on September 30, with the issue closing on October 5, 2026. The company plans to raise Rs. 38.12 crore through the issue, comprising 32,30,400 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 10 each. The price band has been fixed at Rs. 112-118 per share, with the equity shares proposed to be listed on the NSE SME platform. The IPO proceeds will include Rs. 7 crore towards repayment and/or prepayment of borrowings, Rs. 1.40 crore for investment in a subsidiary…

Kolkata-based Sollfege Smart Electronics Limited will open its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 30, seeking to raise Rs 21.78 crore through the issue of 39.60 lakh equity shares at Rs 55 per share. The issue will close on October 5, with the company proposing to list its shares on the BSE SME platform. The IPO proceeds will include Rs 8.54 crore for launching 12 new showrooms, Rs 9.67 crore towards working capital requirements and Rs 1.80 crore for general corporate purposes. The face value of each share is Rs 10. The market lot comprises 2,000 shares, requiring retail investors…

India’s protein consumption landscape is expanding beyond traditional sources such as pulses, legumes, dairy, meat, eggs, fish, seafood, whole grains and millets, with plant-based proteins, powders, bars and supplements also gaining traction. Protein, once largely associated with gym-goers and specialised nutrition, is increasingly becoming part of everyday food and wellness conversations. The Godrej Food Trends Report (GFTR) 2026 trend, ‘Protein Will Go Namkeen’, highlights the growing potential of savoury formats to make protein more accessible through familiar eating and snacking occasions. The trend points to a shift towards ‘proteinification by design’, where nutrition is incorporated into food experiences without compromising…

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has upgraded its distribution technology platform with the launch of ‘ICICI Life Partner Stack 2.0’, adding AI-enabled tools, deeper partner-system integrations and digital capabilities aimed at improving advisor productivity and simplifying customer journeys. The upgraded platform supports advisors and distribution partners across product identification, personalised quotations, onboarding and customer servicing. Its eQuote App uses an AI-based product recommender to suggest solutions based on customer segments and life stages, while LIVA, an AI-enabled chatbot, provides access to product features and quotations. Chief Distribution Officer Amish Banker said the platform is aimed at making operations simpler and more…

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance reported a claim settlement ratio of 99.31% for the first quarter of FY2027, placing the company at the top among leading life insurers in India based on public disclosures through Form L-39 and L-40. The insurer settled individual death claims worth Rs.414.08 crore during the quarter. The company said its average value per claim stood at around Rs.15 lakh, which it described as the highest among leading life insurers for Q1-FY2027. Mr. Sarang Gokhale, Chief - Underwriting and Retail Claims, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, said the company remained focused on making the claims process simple, seamless…