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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has announced a reduction in the prices of its bestselling electric vehicles, Nexon.ev and Tiago.ev, to increase their accessibility to Indian customers. The Nexon.ev, India's most feature-rich EV, is set to see a price reduction of up to Rs. 1.2 Lakh. The fastest-selling Tiago.ev will also see a reduction of up to Rs. 70,000, with the base model starting at Rs. 7.99 Lakh. The launch of the Punch.ev will remain unchanged. Speaking about this price reduction, Mr. Vivek  Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, TPEM, said, “We believe that at these…

Sarvodaya Hospital in Faridabad has launched a groundbreaking initiative, "Victorious Hearts," aiming to provide 100 free heart surgeries to children from underprivileged backgrounds with congenital heart defects. The program extends beyond surgeries, incorporating a comprehensive screening program at Sarvodaya Hospital to detect children with cardiac conditions or early signs of potential heart complications. Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Chairman of Sarvodaya Healthcare, emphasized the initiative's goal to raise awareness about pediatric congenital heart defects and the importance of timely intervention. Dr. Viresh Mahajan, Director of Paediatric Cardiac Science at Sarvodaya Hospital, highlighted the severe implications of congenital heart defects on children's health,…

Škoda Auto India celebrates a significant milestone with the launch of the Slavia Style Edition, a distinctive iteration of its acclaimed sedan. Tailored for the discerning Indian market, this exclusive variant represents the brand's commitment to offering bespoke experiences to its clientele. With only 500 units available, the Slavia Style Edition promises a blend of sophistication and performance, catering to a select group of enthusiasts. Petr Janeba, Brand Director of Škoda Auto India, emphasized the company's customer-centric approach, stating, "The Slavia Style Edition epitomizes our dedication to delivering exceptional value and catering to the unique preferences of our customers. This…

Walmart announces that its supplier development initiative, Walmart Vriddhi, has exceeded its target, empowering over 50,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in just five years. Launched in December 2019, the program aims to bolster MSMEs through free training, mentorship, and digital tools, enabling them to integrate seamlessly into domestic supply chains. Partnering with Swasti, Walmart Vriddhi provides local suppliers with access to essential resources, including training in finance, marketing, workforce management, and environmental sustainability.  Notably, the program leverages Flipkart's platform expertise, allowing MSMEs to tap into a consumer base of over 500 million across India. States such as Uttar…

In a historic milestone, trade via water routes commenced today between India and Bangladesh through the inauguration of river ports at Maiya, West Bengal, and Sultanganj, Bangladesh, along the Ganga river. High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, alongside Bangladesh's Minister of State for Shipping, Khalid Mahmood Choudhury, jointly inaugurated the Sultanganj, Godagri Port of Call, marking the commencement of operations by flagging off a cargo ship from Sultanganj destined for India's river port at Maiya. Concurrently, India's Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, initiated the maiden cargo voyage from Maiya Inland Customs Port. This…

Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has partnered with Bandhan Bank to provide convenient financing solutions to its customers. Under this collaboration, Bandhan Bank will offer financing across the entire commercial vehicle portfolio and customers will benefit from the bank’s wide network and specially curated easy repayment plans. Tata Motors provides a wide variety of sub 1-tonne to 55-tonne cargo vehicles and 10-seater to 51-seater mass mobility solutions. These vehicles vary in small commercial vehicles and pickup, truck, and bus segments. Commenting on this partnership, Mr. Rajesh Kaul, Vice President & Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors, said, "Together,…

To impart outcome-driven and high-quality skill training to the youth and to make them catalysts in achieving the vision of Vikshit Bharat by 2047, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with Ethnotech Academic Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, launched the Centre for Future Skills in Kalaburagi, Karnataka – a visionary platform that elevates the capabilities of the youth in future skills. Shri. Subhas Sarkar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Higher Education, Government of India and Shri. Umesh Jadhav, Hon’ble Member of Parliament were the Chief Guest for the event along with Shri. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has partnered with the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), marking the first franchise-based supercross racing league in India. The three-round season began with the first dirt bike racing in Pune in January 2024. Following this, the second leg of the ISRL season was held at Trans Stadia in Ahmedabadon Feb 11th, 2024. The partnership between TKM and ISRL continues to create unforgettable experiences, captivating audiences and setting new standards for motorsports and automobile enthusiasts in the country. The second league of ISRL was attended by Gujarat's Chief Minister, Shri. Bhupendra Patel Ji, along with Mr. Veer…

IBM and Mahindra Finance have announced a strategic partnership to create a super app that will serve as a single digital interface for consumers to access multiple Mahindra Finance businesses. Mahindra Finance is launching an app that provides 24x7 digital access to its various lending businesses, including personal loans, enterprise loans, mortgage loans, leasing solutions, payments, fixed deposits, insurance solutions, and investment & wealth management solutions.  This will enhance Mahindra Finance's position as the financial solutions partner for emerging India. Speaking on the development, Raul Rebello, MD & CEO-Designate, Mahindra Finance said, “The super app is a strategic lever that…

Tata Motors has partnered with the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), a global alliance formed by governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019. As a member, Tata Motors will leverage global best practices, influence policy-making, and strengthen its climate action plans, accelerating its transition towards net-zero emissions. Tata Motors is embracing sustainability as a business transformation with significant progress in zero-emission products, renewable energy, circular economy, water neutrality and biodiversity. Tata Motors has installed 109 MW of renewable energy capacity and plans to add 300 MW in three years to become a…