Business Bureau

Sunrise Pure Masala, part of ITC Ltd., organised its flagship Shuddhotsav  initiative during the Ambubachi Mela 2026 at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, serving thousands of devotees through a community outreach programme held from June 21 to 26. As part of the six-day initiative, the brand served freshly prepared khichdi to more than 500 devotees every day and engaged with over 3,000 visitors at the festival venue. The programme combined community service with consumer engagement activities, reinforcing the brand's presence among devotees attending one of Northeast India's largest and most revered religious gatherings. Commenting on the initiative, Piyush Mishra, Business…

World of Hyatt has expanded its regional collaboration with fitness racing series HYROX to India, offering a range of travel and hospitality benefits aimed at racers and spectators attending upcoming events in the country. The expansion builds on Hyatt's role as the Official Regional Hotel Partner for HYROX across Asia Pacific and introduces the race-cation concept to Indian race destinations. As part of the initiative, actor and fitness enthusiast MilindSoman has joined the collaboration to promote fitness-focused travel experiences. HYROX, one of the world's fastest-growing fitness racing series, combines running with functional workout stations in a standardised race format and…

Shalimar Paints has launched Xtra Tough Hi-Sheen, a premium exterior emulsion aimed at meeting the growing demand for durable and high-performance exterior coatings in India. The company said the new product combines long-lasting protection with a high-sheen finish, offering homeowners an exterior paint solution designed to withstand varied climatic conditions while maintaining its appearance over time. The newly introduced exterior emulsion features an advanced dust-repellent formulation that helps prevent dirt accumulation, along with anti-algal and anti-fungal properties to protect walls from moisture-related damage. Powered by UV & Sun Reflect Technology, the product is designed to minimise heat absorption and reduce…

Building materials company Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, backed by higher cement sales, improved profitability and progress in its capacity expansion programme. The company posted a 20 per cent year-on-year rise in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 160 crore, while EBITDA increased 7 per cent to Rs. 572 crore, marking its highest-ever first-quarter EBITDA. Consolidated total income grew 9 per cent year-on-year to Rs. 3,129 crore, with cement sales volume rising 5 per cent to 5.3 million metric tonnes (MMT). The company also inaugurated a 2 MMTPA grinding…

Keeway India on Saturday expanded its electric mobility portfolio with the launch of the all-new Hypevolt-R, marking the company's entry into India's premium performance electric scooter segment. The scooter has been introduced at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 1.99 lakh, while online bookings have opened for Rs 5,000 through the company's official website. Deliveries are expected to commence shortly across Keeway India's network of more than 40 authorised dealerships. Powered by a 5.04 kWh dual removable NMC battery architecture and a 12 kW peak mid-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, the Hypevolt-R delivers an IDC-certified range of 180 km, a…

Motorola has expanded its smartphone portfolio with the launch of the moto g77 POWER, aiming to strengthen its position in India's competitive mid-premium 5G smartphone market. Priced at an effective Rs 23,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, the device will be available from July 13 via Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor and features a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 camera with Quad Pixel technology, AI-powered photography tools, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 32MP front camera. It also offers a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, a 7,000mAh battery with up to three…

Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with public sector lender UCO Bank to strengthen the commercial vehicle financing ecosystem across India by providing customers with easier access to organised and affordable financing solutions. The partnership combines UCO Bank's nationwide branch network with Tata Motors' extensive commercial vehicle portfolio to support entrepreneurs, fleet operators and businesses seeking to expand their operations. Under the agreement, customers will benefit from competitive interest rates, faster loan approvals, simplified documentation, high loan-to-value funding and flexible repayment tenures designed to suit business cash flows. The companies said the collaboration would improve financing accessibility…

Generali Central Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (GCLICL) has launched the Sunehra Pension Plan, a participating, non-linked pension and savings-oriented life insurance product aimed at helping customers build a long-term retirement corpus while offering additional wellness benefits. The insurer said the plan has been designed to address the growing need for retirement preparedness as India's elderly population is projected to rise from 10.5 per cent in 2022 to around 20.8 per cent by 2050, while pension assets remain at just 17 per cent of GDP compared with nearly 80 per cent in developed economies. The Sunehra Pension Plan offers policy terms…

London-based consumer technology brand Nothing has announced the commencement of sales for its new Phone (4b), marking the debut of its new (b) smartphone series aimed at making the company's ecosystem more accessible to consumers. The smartphone will be available for purchase from July 14 through Flipkart and leading retail chains, including Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales. The Nothing Phone (4b) is priced at an effective ₹29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹33,699 for the 8GB + 256GB model, inclusive of a 7.5 per cent instant bank discount and exchange bonus. The device is available in Black,…

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL) has expanded its Park Avenue Fragrances portfolio by entering the women’s perfume segment with the launch of the ‘Park Avenue for Her’ Eau De Parfum range, aiming to tap into the growing demand for premium fragrances among women in India. The new collection features four variants—Poise, Grace, Verve and Allure—offering a mix of fresh, floral, spicy and warm woody notes designed to suit different moods and occasions. The products are available in 100 ml bottles priced at Rs 799 and a four-piece discovery gift set featuring 20 ml bottles of each fragrance for Rs 849.…