Business Bureau

With the New Year underway and health goals taking centre stage, weight management often tops resolution lists. As people reset their routines and look for sustainable ways to feel fitter and more energised, mindful eating and balanced nutrition take on renewed importance. Reflecting this shift, a new YouGov survey conducted in association with the Almond Board of California reveals that Indian consumers are increasingly embracing healthier choices, from exercising regularly to choosing nutrient-dense foods like almonds that support everyday wellness. Among these, California Almonds continue to feature prominently in morning routines and breakfast habits, with many associating them with improved…

Fenesta, India’s most trusted brand for premium windows and doors, has strengthened its presence in East India with the launch of a new showroom in Howrah. Operated by Easy Construction, the showroom is located at Belur, Girish Ghosh Road, Swamiji Apartment, Ground Floor, Howrah – 711202, further reinforcing Fenesta’s commitment to delivering world-class fenestration solutions across key growth markets. The newly launched showroom offers customers an immersive experience of Fenesta’s comprehensive product portfolio, including uPVC and Aluminium Windows and Doors, Solid Panel Doors and Facades. Designed to cater to the region’s evolving architectural preferences and modern lifestyle needs, the showroom…

Nissan Motor India ended calendar year 2025 on a strong note, backed by record export performance and steady domestic demand. The company shipped 13,470 vehicles in December 2025, its highest monthly export volume in over a decade. Domestic wholesale stood at 1,902 units, taking total consolidated sales for the month to 15,372 units. Nissan said the growth reflects the continued success of its Made-in-India, export-driven strategy, led by the New Nissan Magnite compact SUV. Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa said 2025 was a year of consolidation supported by stable domestic sales and record exports. He added that Nissan is now preparing…

India Yamaha Motor has announced a special anniversary price benefit of ₹5,000 on its flagship R15 series as part of Yamaha Motor’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. The revised pricing, effective from January 5, brings the starting ex-showroom Delhi price of the Yamaha R15 series to ₹1,50,700. The announcement reinforces Yamaha’s strategy of expanding access to its premium performance motorcycle lineup among young Indian riders. The R15 has played a key role in shaping India’s entry-level performance motorcycle segment, with over one million units produced domestically. Known for its race-inspired design and everyday usability, the model continues to appeal strongly to sport-riding…

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its “Companion to AI Living” vision at The First Look, its CES® 2026 event held in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas. The focus of the event was on AI as Samsung’s philosophy, a foundation that connects the company’s R&D product development, operations and user experience. TM Roh, CEO and Head of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, opened The First Look by describing the company’s AI leadership and how due to its vast, AI-enabled, connected ecosystem, Samsung can provide users with a true AI companion experience in their daily life. This approach gives users a…

Mother’s Recipe, a legacy Indian food brand trusted by families for generations, has launched a new festive campaign titled “MOM FU: Maa ka pyaar in a new avatar” to promote its Recipe Sauces range across the North East. The campaign, which runs from December 22, 2025 to the first week of January 2026, focuses on blending exciting Pan Asian flavours with the warmth and familiarity of home-style cooking. The digital-led outreach is being rolled out across Guwahati, Dimapur, Agartala and Aizawl, with content crafted to suit local preferences and festive food habits. The initiative aims to build awareness of the…

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings from its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Kolkata Telecom District and parts of North and South 24 Parganas in November 2025. The assessment covered 308.1 km of city routes, 10 hotspot locations and 2.6 km of walk testing, evaluating 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G services across urban, institutional and residential areas. The results showed Call Setup Success Rates of 100% for Jio, 99.81% for Airtel, 99.63% for Vi and 96.53% for BSNL. Drop Call Rates stood at 0.00% for Jio, 0.19% for Airtel, 0.37% for Vi and 2.46% for…

President Droupadi Murmu has announced the nationwide ‘#SkillTheNation Challenge’, calling on citizens, policymakers, educators and youth to participate in India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning movement by enrolling in the SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) programme on the Skill India Digital Hub. She said the initiative would help India build future-ready talent and move towards a technologically empowered and inclusive society. SOAR, launched by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in July 2025, offers structured micro-credential AI courses for students, teachers, professionals and lifelong learners. In six months, more than 1.59 lakh learners have enrolled, with thousands receiving certifications in…

Škoda Auto India has reported its strongest performance to date in 2025, coinciding with its 25th anniversary in the country. The automaker sold 72,665 cars during the year, marking a 107% increase from 35,166 units in 2024. The growth was fuelled by strong demand for the Kylaq, continued popularity of the Kushaq, Slavia and Kodiaq, and the return of the Octavia RS, alongside rapid expansion of its network to over 325 customer touchpoints across 183 cities. Brand Director Ashish Gupta said the year reflected the “trust and love” of customers and highlighted the company’s sharper product strategy, wider market reach…

Tata Motors has reported strong commercial vehicle sales for the third quarter of FY26, touching 1,15,577 units in domestic and international markets. This marks a 21% rise from 95,770 units sold in Q3FY25. The company also registered 42,508 units sold in December 2025, up 25% from 33,875 units in December 2024. Segment-wise performance remained robust. Heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) trucks rose 23% in Q3FY26 to 33,401 units, while ILMCV trucks saw a 26% rise to 20,033 units. Passenger carriers grew 7% to 10,691 units, and SCV cargo and pickups increased 15% to 43,793 units. Total domestic commercial vehicle sales reached…