Business Bureau

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the areas of education, research, innovation and industry engagement aimed at strengthening India’s manufacturing and steel sectors. The partnership combines AM/NS India’s industrial expertise and global manufacturing footprint with IIT Roorkee’s academic and research capabilities to create opportunities in talent development, applied research, technology innovation and industrial competitiveness. Under the agreement, the two institutions will explore joint development of academic programmes, executive education, professional development courses and workforce transformation initiatives. They will also collaborate…

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of an Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted along the Lanka–Narainpur Railway Bridge stretch of NH-27 and NH-627 in Assam, assessing the quality of mobile network services offered by telecom operators in the region.The drive test, conducted between March 10 and March 18, 2026, covered nearly 190 km of highway routes and seven hotspot locations under the Assam Licensed Service Area (LSA). The exercise evaluated key Quality of Service (QoS) parameters, including coverage, call drop rates, call setup success rates, speech quality, and mobile data speeds across 2G, 3G, 4G…

Motorcycle brands Yezdi and BSA have launched their latest scrambler motorcycles in Kolkata, expanding their product portfolio for riders seeking versatile machines suited for city roads, highways and off-road trails. The new Yezdi Scrambler 350 and BSA Scrambler 650 are now available at authorised dealerships across the city. The Yezdi Scrambler 350, billed as India’s lightest 350cc scrambler, is powered by the new liquid-cooled Katar engine. Designed for both daily commuting and weekend adventures, the motorcycle offers a strong torque-to-weight ratio and responsive performance. It is available at an introductory starting price of Rs 1,99,950. The BSA Scrambler 650 is…

Centerfruit, the flagship chewing gum brand from Perfetti Van Melle India, has launched a new nationwide campaign under its iconic “KaisiJeebhLaplapayee” platform, reinforcing its market positioning around irresistible fruity flavour and humour-led consumer engagement. The latest campaign features a new ad film set at a busy Indian wedding, where a robbery sparks a police investigation. As officers examine CCTV footage to identify the culprit, a classic Centerfruit “laplap” moment triggers a series of unexpected events, allowing the police to fast-forward through the footage and catch the thief. The campaign continues the momentum created by last year’s revival of the “KaisiJeebhLaplapayee”…

Zepto Limited has filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus-I (UDRHP-I) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a major step for one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce platforms. The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth up to ₹8,010 crore and an offer for sale of up to 11.34 crore equity shares with a face value of ₹5 each. The company plans to use the proceeds from the fresh issue to expand its dark store network, fund lease rentals for existing facilities, invest in technology and cloud infrastructure,…

AirAsia X (AirAsia Group) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Board of Counsellors Malaysia (BOC) to strengthen its emergency preparedness and crisis response capabilities through professional psychosocial support across its regional network. The agreement was formalised in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Lim Hui Ying and AirAsia Group Chief Safety & Quality Officer Captain SaravananSubramaniam. The partnership aims to integrate psychosocial support into the airline group's humanitarian assistance and emergency response framework. Under the collaboration, both organisations will work together on emergency response preparedness, deployment of registered counsellors…

Blenders Pride Packaged Drinking Water has unveiled “Blenders Pride Reserved Experiences,” a new cultural platform that turns flavour into a multi-sensory journey — designed to be seen, heard, felt and experienced, not just tasted. Curated with Chef Kunal Kapur, the initiative featured an exclusive live gastro-performance and immersive installations exploring visual, aroma-led, tactile and curated tasting experiences. After showcases in Kolkata, following earlier stops in Chandigarh, Gurgaon and Jaipur, 10+ activations are planned across key markets.

India’s construction sector continues to expand rapidly, driven by sustained infrastructure spending, the energy transition and growing investments in digital infrastructure, according to India insights from the 2026 Global Construction Insurance and Surety Market Report released by Aon. The report said rising project pipelines and increasing asset values are creating a more complex operating environment, prompting insurers to place greater emphasis on natural catastrophe exposure, project governance and project delay risks. Large-scale infrastructure development, urbanisation and investments in high-tech manufacturing are driving demand for construction insurance, while growing insurer capacity and improved reinsurance conditions are supporting market growth. SushantSarin, Head…

Tata AIG General Insurance Company has launched MediCare Reserve, a new health insurance solution aimed at helping customers enhance their health coverage as medical needs evolve. Built on a Super Top-up structure, the plan offers coverage ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹5 crore, with aggregate deductible options between ₹3 lakh and ₹50 lakh. A key feature of the product is the ‘Waiver of Aggregate Deductible’, which allows eligible policyholders to transition to a comprehensive health insurance policy after five consecutive policy years without fresh underwriting. The company said the plan is designed to provide long-term and flexible health protection while…

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education JayantChaudhary has flagged off five new Solar Community Hub Skill Vans aimed at expanding digital access and future-ready skilling across India. The initiative has been developed by Dell Technologies in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and is being implemented by the Learning Links Foundation. The new solar-powered skill vans will operate across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra, delivering AI-enabled learning, technology access and employability pathways to youth, women and underserved communities. Equipped with laptops, interactive screens, internet connectivity…