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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…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the inauguration of its 61st Tserv outlet in Swaraj Dweep [Havelock], Andaman and Nicobar Island, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing seamless car service experiences for its long-term customers. The event was graced by Toyota Leadership, including Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, MD and CEO of TKM, Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President, and Mr. Arun G Nair, Project Vice President, among others. Tserv, grounded in Toyota's 'Customer-first' philosophy, aims to cater to Toyota customers who prefer independent multi-brand workshops during their vehicle ownership. Through this initiative, Toyota dealership Prince…

Metals and mining juggernaut Vedanta Resources Ltd of Anil Agarwal has successfully concluded its debt restructuring initiative, marking a significant milestone in its financial strategy. The company announced today that it has made an upfront payment of USD 779 million to its bondholders, finalizing repayments as part of the restructuring plan. Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL) confirmed the completion of repayments on February 7, 2024, following the upfront payment made on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the company. Earlier this year, Vedanta secured consent from bondholders to restructure four series of bonds, extending maturities totaling USD 3.2 billion to…

ICICI Pru Gold Pension Savings is a tax-efficient pension product that allows customers to contribute regularly, enabling them to build a retirement corpus. This unique product is also India’s first product which offers customers safety of the capital invested, complimentary health check-ups and make partial withdrawals. Customers can withdraw up to 25% of the contributions made after a period of three years enabling them to meet liquidity needs. Besides, the annual bonus, as and when declared, has the potential to further bolster the corpus and consequently the annuity. ICICI Pru Gold Pension Savings offers customers up to 60% of their…