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IDFC Mutual Fund has announced a workshop for mutual fund distributors (MFDs) on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Hotel Milestone, Near Check Post, Sevoke Road, 2nd Mile, Siliguri at 6:00 p.m. Interested Mutual Fund Distributors can reach out to the IDFC Mutual Fund branch office in Siliguri to register themselves for the workshop. The session will focus on Customer Kundli, an interactive game-based approach to help mutual fund distributors understand Factor Investing. It will focus on four different investment styles of alpha creation: Valuation, Allocation, Sector Rotation, and Momentum. The framework will help distributors understand the interplay and impact of…

Commemorating the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery gold & silver refinery, on 23 January, introduced a new product in its range of silver portfolio.  With the launch of exquisitely crafted 999.9 purest ‘Netaji’ silver bar in 50g denomination. His birth anniversary is known as ‘Parakram Divas’ and is celebrated to inspire people of this country, especially the youth, to act with fortitude in the face of adversity. Netaji was an ardent follower of Swami Vivekananda and formed the Azad Hind Fauj or Indian National Army in 1943…

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India re-emphasizing the need for road safety awareness among the people to build a collision-free India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India’s (HMSI) National Road Safety Awareness Campaign reaches Jorhat in Assam. The two-day camp (10 - 11 February 2023) at Bahona College witnessed spirited participation from over 2000 college students and staff members who set out to imbibe the safe riding practices. HMSI’s road safety instructors utilized the age-appropriate road safety learning programs to enhance the retention of road safety awareness among all. HMSI’s National Road Safety Awareness program made learning fun yet scientific through: SCIENTIFICALLY…

Vi, the leading telecom operator, has launched two special propositions to celebrate the Valentine’s Day.On this special occasion, Vi users recharging with Rs. 299 and above on select recharges will be entitled to get 5GB additional data with a validity of 28 days at no extra cost. On select recharges starting Rs. 199 and upto Rs. 299, Vi users will be eligible for 2GB of extra data with a validity of 28 days. The exclusive offer is available to Vi customers recharging only on the Vi App until 14 February. Igniting the sense of love, Vi is bringing a special…

In line with its strategy to get closer to rural consumers, leading telecom operator, Vi, has launched over 200 new format ‘Vi Shops’ across Tier 3 locations in West Bengal. Ramping-up its retail footprint, Vi Shops have been launched in towns like Digha, Farakka, Jiagunj, Kalimpong, Nabadwip, Nandigram, Palassy, PatharPratima, Rampurhat, Sainthiato name a few. Vi Shops have been rolled out in urban locations to provide a uniform Vi experience and quick support and handholding. They offer the entire bouquet of Vi prepaid products and services and enable an enhanced customer experience and closer engagement. The modern design is in…

South Africa emerged as one of the leading travel destinations for Indians in 2022. Owing to its robust recovery efforts and aim to promote diverse, authentic destination offerings through the More & More campaign, an increasing number of Indian travellers are choosing South Africa as their next adventure destination. Witnessing over a 200% surge in travellers from India compared to the previous year, the Rainbow Nation welcomed nearly 50,000 Indians till November last year. The growth resulted in South African Tourism significantly exceeding its goal of bringing 33,900 plus visitors set at the beginning of the recovery year. South African…

I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager with over US $36 billion of assets under management through its ISQ Growth Markets Infrastructure Fund, has acquired a controlling interest in Polaris Smart Metering Pte. Ltd. Polaris is a Singapore based company that develops, installs, and operates smart metering infrastructure under long-term concessions. Polaris wholly owns Gram Power (India) Pvt. Ltd., India’s only domestically grown integrated smart meter solutions provider and energy analytics company. I Squared Capital has committed up to US$100 million in Polaris, which will be used to transform the company’s manufacturing capabilities to global standards, invest in…

India’s largest gifting brand FNP (Ferns N Petals)announces the launch of it’s Valentine’s Day Campaign ‘Timeless Love’ by unveiling the much anticipated line of romantic gifts which will  make the week of love a memorable one, sure to delight that special someone. The collection features over 1000 thoughtfully curated gifts, including red roses, flower bouquets, chocolates, cakes, botanicals, and succulent plants. The Heart in a Box Rose Bouquet is a unique and creative way to express your love which cost for Rs.1399. A red heart cake for this Valentine’s Day which cost Rs.849. For that special someone in your love…

Polycab India Ltd. (PIL), India’s leading electrical goods company with a consolidated turnover of INR 122+billion in FY22 has announced an official partnership with the International Cricket Council. The partnership will include Polycab’s sponsorship of all major men’s and women’s ICC global events scheduled until the end of 2023, including the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa, the ICC World Test Championship Final in the United Kingdom, and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 scheduled in India. Polycab India has been a well-known brand in Indian households for a few decades and this association with ICC will…

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has launched Hello Ujjivan, India's first mobile banking application with 3 V's – voice, visual, vernacular-enabled features – to provide banking access to individuals who have limited reading and writing skills. The app is designed to instil banking habits in our MicroBanking and Rural customers who are digitally challenged. Hello Ujjivan, co-created with Navana.AI, is accessible by voice in eight regional languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, Kannada, Oriya, and Assamese. Customers can speak to the app in their native language to perform banking transactions and access services such as paying loan EMIs, opening FD…