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EssilorLuxottica has introduced its Essilor® Stellest® lens in India, marking the arrival of what the company says is the first and only U.S. FDA market-authorized spectacle lens designed to slow myopia progression in children. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over rising cases of childhood myopia in India, where nearly 50 per cent of urban children are projected to be affected by 2050, while one in four children already suffers from the condition. The company said clinical studies showed the Essilor® Stellest® lens slowed myopia progression by 71 per cent on average over two years. The lens received U.S. FDA…

With fatty liver disease emerging as a major health concern across India, specialists from Medanta – The Medicity have warned that the condition is affecting millions silently and could lead to severe complications if left untreated. According to experts, nearly 39 per cent of India’s adult population is estimated to be living with fatty liver disease, with cases also increasing among children. Doctors said most patients today suffer from Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), a condition linked to obesity, diabetes, unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles. Dr. Pawan Rawal, Senior Director of Gastroenterology at Medanta Gurugram, said fatty liver is…

A joint report released by EY India and the Home Insect Control Association (HICA) has called for reducing the GST on household insecticide products from 18% to 5%, saying the move is crucial to improve affordability and strengthen India’s fight against mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya. The report, titled “GST Rationalization for Household Insecticides: A Public Health Imperative”, states that products such as liquid vapourisers, coils and aerosols play a key role in preventive healthcare, especially in areas where large-scale interventions like indoor spraying and bed nets face practical limitations. However, the current 18% GST has made…

Montra Electric has expanded its electric small commercial vehicle (eSCV) portfolio with the launch of two new variants — EVIATOR 350 (32kWh) and EVIATOR 350L+ (50kWh) — aimed at strengthening its presence in India’s growing electric logistics segment. The company said the new models were developed using operational data gathered from over 600 EVIATOR vehicles that have collectively covered more than 65 lakh kilometres across different logistics applications. The EVIATOR 350 with a 32kWh battery has been designed for short-distance urban logistics and can handle daily runs of up to 140 km. Meanwhile, the EVIATOR 350L+ with a 50kWh battery…

Xiaomi India has launched its first Mini LED television lineup in India with the introduction of the Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series, marking the company’s entry into the premium large-screen home entertainment segment. The new series is powered by QD Mini-LED technology that combines Quantum Dot colour and Mini LED backlighting to deliver improved brightness, contrast, and colour accuracy. The televisions offer peak brightness of 1200 nits and support Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Filmmaker Mode for enhanced cinematic viewing. The lineup also features 4K Ultra HD resolution, DLG 120Hz, MEMC, and Auto Low Latency Mode for smoother gaming and…

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has activated a nationwide demand readiness strategy to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply amid rising seasonal and festival-related consumption across India. The company said it delivered more than 316 lakh LPG cylinders between April 1 and April 25, 2026, reflecting its preparedness to manage increasing demand linked to summer consumption, migration patterns and festive cycles. The company said it has strengthened its supply chain and logistics operations to anticipate demand spikes in advance through early stock positioning and streamlined distribution planning. HPCL dispatched more than 1,86,241 tankers during the period to maintain steady replenishment across its distribution…

PEDIGREE has launched a new digital-first campaign in India featuring Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues to promote its gravy-based dog food range as a complete everyday meal for pets. The campaign, announced by Mars Incorporated on April 25, focuses on encouraging pet parents to shift towards nutrition-led feeding choices for dogs. The campaign highlights PEDIGREE Gravy as a balanced meal option backed by research from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute. According to the company, the product offers complete nutrition and contains protein equivalent to eight chicken livers when fed as recommended. The campaign films use cricket-themed storytelling to showcase the bond…

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has reported a sharp rise in demand for its smaller Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders, as the company expands affordable clean energy access across urban, semi-urban and strategic defence communities in India. The company said it supplied more than 6.48 lakh 5 Kg LPG cylinders and over 25,000 2 Kg cylinders between April 1 and April 24, 2026. HPCL said the smaller cylinders are designed to reduce upfront costs for consumers such as migrant workers, daily wage earners, roadside vendors and low-income households. According to the company, the smaller LPG formats are also helping improve access…

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has intensified efforts to transform India’s border villages through skill-led initiatives under the Vibrant Villages Programme, convening a high-level capacity building and review workshop at Kaushal Bhawan. The workshop, themed “Viksit Gaon for Viksit Bharat,” brought together stakeholders from the Ministry of Home Affairs, ministries of Textiles, Tourism and Rural Development, along with state missions and district administrations from Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand. The programme aims to develop 662 border villages into self-reliant “first villages” of the country. MSDE has sanctioned 74 skill development proposals so far, focusing…

Vodafone Idea reported net subscriber additions for the second consecutive month, according to the latest telecom subscription data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, indicating early signs of stabilisation in the telecom operator’s subscriber base. As per the TRAI report for March 2026, Vi added 1,02,899 subscribers after recording net additions of 21,927 subscribers in February 2026. The company also added 1,92,211 rural subscribers during March, reflecting growth in rural markets. The telecom operator recorded subscriber additions across 15 telecom circles in March, including Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Odisha,…