Business Bureau

The government on Monday tabled before Parliament a new draft of the Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2023, to create a legal and regulatory framework for telecom networks. The Bill seeks to replace the existing regulatory framework for the telecommunication sector. Talking about the Bill Akshaya Moondra, CEO, of Vodafone Idea Limited, said “The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, tabled in the parliament, represents a watershed moment in the telecom reform process and reaffirms the commitment of the Government to provide Indian telecom with a future-fit framework that helps achieve the growth aspirations of new India.” He further added, “The Bill carries several forward-looking…

Bandhan Bank, the pan-India universal bank, has introduced a unique program called 'INSPIRE' specifically designed for senior citizens. 'INSPIRE' provides senior citizens with preferential interest rates, priority banking services, and doorstep banking facilities, enhancing their existing benefits. The 'INSPIRE' programme offers life care benefits, including discounts on medicines, diagnostic services, and medical treatments, as well as concessions on doctor consultations, check-ups, and dental care through partner healthcare providers. The bank plans to introduce features like direct phone banking for senior citizens. Bandhan Bank is offering attractive interest rates to senior citizens on fixed deposits, with rates up to 8.35% for…

The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) continues its momentum as it proudly announces the inclusion of ReiseMotoSports, the sixth formidable team, in its much-anticipated inaugural season. Owned by ReiseMoto, ReiseMoto Sports is set to add a new dimension to the high-octane world of Indian Supercross. ReiseMoto, launched in November 2022, is a leading Indian performance two-wheeler company. Owned by Mahansaria Group, it has introduces European technology and performance to the Indian market. The company's success with high-performance tires, through a joint venture with Mitas, has led to a broader product range, including riding gear, accessories, and apparel from leading…

Vi, India's top telecom operator, has partnered with Anritsu to enhance the calling experience for customers on VoLTE in the country. The partnership aims to ensure high-quality voice service and implement a VoLTE monitoring solution. Vi users now enjoy superior VoLTE experience with faster call connectivity and clear sound quality. Efficiency is improved with faster detection of issues, enhanced service-specific insights, and priority resolution based on subscriber impact and severity. Anritsu has improved visibility across all VoLTE dimensions, reducing the mean time to resolution of issues by 30%. By utilizing Anritsu's patented anomaly detection on VoLTE, issues are detected in…

Tata Trusts launched 'Gaanth Pe Dhyaan', an initiative aimed at raising awareness about early detection of breast cancer, through a unique event at Dibrugarh Cancer Centre, a unit of Assam Cancer Care Foundation, a joint initiative between the Government of Assam and Tata Trusts. The 'Gaanth Pe Dhyaan' campaign, part of the 'Kaise Ka Cancer' initiative, aims to raise awareness, encourage open discussions, and promote community action on breast cancer, using the metaphor of 'lumps in food'. Gaanth Pe Dhyaan aims to raise awareness about the significance of breast self-examination for early detection of breast cancer. The initiative was launched…

Durex The Birds and Bees Talk's collaboration at the 24th Hornbill Festival increased awareness about adolescent health and wellbeing in a culturally rich setting, building on previous success. During the ten-day festival, TBBT engaged the festival-goers in an open and informative dialogue, fostering a healthy environment for discussions that are often considered taboo. Durex TBBT showcased a rap album at Imagiland on December 9th, featuring NorthEast artists G'nie, Sudarshan Rai, A Hosea, and Nagaland's MokoKoza, focusing on Awareness, Inclusion, Equity, and Consent, aiming to educate youths through music. Ravi Bhatnagar, Director, External Affairs and Partnerships, SOA, Reckitt, said “Together with…

Upstox, a leading Indian investment platform, has unveiled a suite of innovative features as part of its 'Invest Right, Invest Now' campaign, aiming to simplify and enhance the investing experience for users across India.The campaign focuses on educating users about the benefits of passive investing, specifically through SIPs in Index Funds. Upstox has reimagined its app features to offer a seamless, intuitive, and engaging investment process. New tools include Stock SIPs, Wealth Tracker, Gold, and Fixed Income, providing users with a holistic investing landscape. In response to the common challenges faced by new investors, Upstox has analyzed over 10,000 Mutual…

As winter approaches, it's crucial to stock up on essential groceries, and Amazon Fresh offers a convenient solution to meet these needs. Stay warm in the comfort of your home and get all your grocery essentials from Amazon Fresh’sWinter Store including hot chocolate, soups, granola bars and seasonal products like fresh fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, sweet corn, and pumpkin among others at the doorstep to create nourishing meals. Customers can also explore some exciting offers from popular brands such as Nivea, Vaseline, Del Monte, Ariel, ITC and Saffola among others at convenient delivery options from a single online…

Tata Motors has been implementing the 'LEAP (Learn Earn and Progress Programme)' for the past decade, providing sustainable livelihoods to unskilled youths from disadvantaged sections of society. The program, run under the Public-Private-Partnership Model, has grown from two institutes in 2013 to 60 institutes by 2022, with 1500 youth trained annually. The 12-month program, which focuses on inclusivity, has trained underprivileged youth from rural, urban, and semi-urban localities who have dropped out of school.Tata Motors serves as a knowledge partner, providing content for the training, while Industrial Training Institutes provide infrastructure. Dealers and TASSs provide on-job training and stipends to…

Nestlé India's Project Hilldaari, in collaboration with PLAN Foundation, Stree Mukti Sangathana, and Recity India Pvt Ltd, has developed inclusive waste management models in select Indian tourist cities over the past five years, currently operating in Ponda, Mussoorie, Mahabaleshwar, Munnar, Dalhousie, Darjeeling, and Palampur. Project Hilldaari in its existing locations across India has diverted more than 28,000 MT of waste from landfill through source segregation. 80% of source segregation has been achieved across more than 20,000 residential and commercial waste collection points.  Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India asserted, "I would like to…