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Amid persistent safety risks across India despite rising investments, Bandhan Life has introduced a new add-on insurance cover aimed at strengthening financial protection for families in case of accidental deaths. The company’s Linked Enhanced Accidental Death Benefit (ADB) Rider offers coverage of up to ₹3 crore, targeting risks such as train and air accidents, stampedes, and fires at large gatherings. India has significantly increased spending on safety, with Indian Railways’ safety budget rising from ₹39,463 crore in 2013–14 to ₹1,16,470 crore in 2025–26, while consequential train accidents dropped sharply. However, risks remain substantial, with NCRB data showing 21,803 deaths in…

Nissan Motor India has launched a nationwide 55-minute vehicle exchange programme in partnership with Spinny, aiming to simplify and speed up the car upgrade process. The initiative allows customers to get their vehicles evaluated on the spot and avail exchange bonuses while purchasing new Nissan cars. Under the programme, dedicated Spinny evaluators will be deployed across 30 cities, supporting dealerships and scheduling appointments at Spinny touchpoints. Nissan dealerships will also host on-ground Spinny counters to provide real-time assistance. Customers can access the service both physically at dealerships and through Spinny’s digital platform. A key feature of the collaboration is the…

TVS Motor Company has launched a new nationwide campaign for its flagship electric scooter, TVS iQube, positioning it as “India’s Favourite Family EV” while marking one of its biggest television pushes to date. The campaign highlights the strong emotional connect built with over 8.5 lakh families across the country and underscores the brand’s growing role in India’s electric mobility journey. With a high-impact rollout, the campaign will feature across major platforms including the IPL and films, aiming to reach a wide and diverse audience. TVS Motor said the campaign reflects its focus on customer-driven innovation and everyday usability. The campaign…

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), in collaboration with KPMG in India, has released the third edition of its “Reimagine” thought leadership report, calling for a data-led transformation of India’s securities market. Titled “Reimagine: Securities Market through Data Synergy,” the report introduces a Creation–Control–Culture (3C) framework to strengthen governance, innovation, and transparency across the ecosystem. The report stresses that “data risk is market risk” and proposes a structured approach to build shared data infrastructure, strengthen cyber safeguards, and promote responsible data practices. It also suggests a central regulatory operating model to improve interoperability, align regulatory expectations, and enhance investor protection…

Ai+ Smartphone today announced its onboarding as the Official Smartphone Partner for two leading IPL franchises; Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming T20 season, marking a key step in its brand expansion strategy. The partnership places Ai+ Smartphone at the centre of one of India’s most powerful cultural platforms, enabling direct engagement with millions of cricket fans. As part of the collaboration, the company will offer exclusive fan experiences including player meet-and-greet opportunities, match tickets, signed merchandise, and access to exclusive player content captured on Ai+ devices. Madhav Sheth, CEO of Ai+ Smartphone and Founder of NxtQuantum…

Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd., formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Ltd., has announced the East Zone findings of the fifth edition of its flagship India Retirement Index Study (IRIS 5.0), conducted in partnership with Kantar. The study reaffirms East India’s leadership in retirement preparedness, with the region recording the highest index score of 52, surpassing the national average of 48. The findings highlight strong performance across financial and health preparedness. The Financial Preparedness Index remains stable at 52, the highest among all regions, reflecting disciplined investment habits, with nearly 75% of respondents already investing for retirement. Early planning…

Turkish Airlines has expanded its footprint in the United Kingdom by adding London Stansted Airport as its third gateway in the capital, after London Heathrow and London Gatwick. The new service, operated with 15 weekly flights, strengthens the airline’s presence in one of its key strategic markets. With this addition, the airline now serves six destinations in the UK — London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, and London Stansted. Combined with Dublin, Turkish Airlines’ total weekly frequencies across the UK and Ireland will reach 168 during the summer schedule. The move further enhances connectivity to its global network spanning…

NPCI BHIM Services Limited’s (NBSL) decision to appoint former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador reflects a calibrated strategy to deepen trust and drive the next phase of growth in India’s digital payments ecosystem. As BHIM approaches a decade of operations, the platform is repositioning itself beyond a functional payments interface to a preference-led product in an increasingly competitive UPI market. The choice of Dhoni—widely associated with consistency, discipline, and reliability—aligns with BHIM’s emphasis on building long-term user confidence, particularly as digital transactions expand across diverse socio-economic segments. NBSL MD & CEO Lalitha Nataraj indicated that the focus…

Isuzu Motors India has announced a nationwide ‘ISUZU I-Care Pre-Summer Camp’, aimed at enhancing customer service experience and ensuring vehicle readiness ahead of the summer season. The service initiative will be conducted across all authorised ISUZU dealer service outlets from March 23 to March 28, 2026. The camp, part of the company’s ‘ISUZU Care’ programme, will cover ISUZU D-MAX pick-ups and SUVs, offering preventive maintenance checks along with special service benefits for customers. The initiative is designed to provide a hassle-free driving experience during peak summer conditions, with a focus on vehicle performance and safety. The service camp will be…

Air India and Air India Express have started operations from the newly opened Terminal 2 at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, marking an important step in improving air connectivity in the region.The first Air India flight to arrive at the new terminal was AI 879 from Delhi. The same aircraft later departed as AI 880, becoming the airline’s first outbound flight from Terminal 2. Soon after, Air India Express also began its services from the new terminal with flight IX 1517 arriving from Kolkata, which then continued its journey to Imphal. At present, Air India operates two daily…