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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced organizational changes, elevating key senior management to foster high-potential, customer-focused, and flexible leadership in India. Starting January 1, 2024, the decision aims to enhance Toyota's operations by accelerating the transition towards a future-ready organization, bolstering the country's growing global business significance. TKM's Leadership Team has seen changes, with Mr. Tadashi Asazuma being elevated to Deputy Managing Director – Sales-Service-Used CarTKM & Lexus. Asazuma will oversee Toyota & Lexus' sales, service, and used car functions, aiming to drive growth and customer-centricity. Mr. Swapnesh R Maru, currently Executive Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, has been…

Hero MotoCorp's manufacturing facility in Gurugram, Haryana, has been awarded the CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management, recognizing it as the 'Winner' in the 'Within the Fence' category. This is a recognition of the Company’s innovation and excellence in water management and the positive outcome of the water management initiatives at its Gurugram facility. Hero MotoCorp is embracing water stewardship by reducing usage and wastage, and providing access to water for communities beyond its premises. This award acknowledges Hero MotoCorp's commitment to sustainability and ensuring future generations remain water secure. Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest motorcycle and scooter…

The Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, has launched the "Kaushal Rath" initiative, a bus providing skills on wheels to empower the youth of Odisha. The initiative, led by NSDC, aims to provide accessible and hands-on skill training to foster growth and innovation in Odisha's Sambalpur, Angul, and Deogarh districts.  The specialized mobile buses will offer training and certification across various modules, including Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy, Retail & Entrepreneurial Skills, among others. These courses can be undertaken on Skill India Digital (SID), an online training platform designed to skill, reskill, and upskill Indian individuals. The…

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) has appointed Anupam Kaura as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to drive organizational transformation. Kaura comes from CRISIL Ltd, where he was responsible for Talent Strategy, Performance and Rewards, Learning and Development, Culture Transformation, and overall organizational transformation efforts. His appointment aims to accelerate change at Kotak. Kotak has made global hirings in the past year to focus on key business priorities like technology, customer experience, and product. Anupam, with over 25 years of experience in leadership roles in banking and finance companies, specializes in strategic HR leadership, business partnering, compensation management, boards, and HR…

Bajaj Finance Ltd., part of Bajaj Finserv, has launched a Digital Fixed Deposit (FD) offering exclusive rates of up to 8.85% on deposits booked through its App and Website. Coinciding with the turn of the year, the Digital FD transforms the saving experience by encouraging customers to use digital and assisted digital mode to book deposits. The journey on the Bajaj Finserv app and website is simple, safe and seamless with near-instant FD booking. Effective January 2, 2024, Bajaj Finance is offering upto 8.85% per annum to senior citizens for a tenure of 42 months for FDs booked on the…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has launched an abiosimilar of Liraglutide, a popular anti-diabetic drug, for the first time in India, under the Lirafit™ brand, following approval from the Drug Controller General of India. Priced at around INR 100 for a standard dose of 1.2 mg (per day), this will lower the cost of therapy by approximately 70%, and will be available only under prescription. Lirafit™ is an anti-diabetic biosimilar designed to improve glycemic control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes. Clinical trials have shown its effectiveness in lowering glycemic parameters, weight reduction, and cardiovascular safety. Alok Malik, President and Business…

As lunchtime approaches, raise your hands if thoughts such as "I want something interesting today for lunch," "I think I'll have lunch later because I have so much work to finish," or "Oh no, aaj lunch main same khaanahai" start running through your mind. Not anymore, KFC will introduce its new Lunch Specials, offering a variety of meals with your favorite KFC items starting at INR 149. KFC Lunch Specials are available exclusively from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at all KFC restaurants. So, get set for a crispy, crunchy, delicious lunchtime, with options starting at INR 149. KFC's Lunch…

Tata Motors has supplied 100 electric buses to Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC), including 9-metre, air-conditioned Tata Ultra buses, for safe, comfortable, and convenient intra-city commutes in Guwahati, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer. These zero-emission, next-gen buses are designed for safe, comfortable, and convenient intra-city commutes. Launched by Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on 1 January 2024, the buses are powered by advanced battery systems and are built on next-gen architecture. Tata Motors has announced the launch of its Tata Ultra electric buses, which are designed to make public transport more efficient and safe. Commenting to the announcement,…

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Limited (ABHICL), India's leading financial services provider, has launched 'Activ One', a simplified and comprehensive health insurance plan that offers tailor-made solutions to help policyholders become the healthiest version of themselves, in addition to meeting their health insurance needs. Loaded with industry leading featuressuch as 100% HealthReturnsTM, Claim Protect, No Sub-Limits, Super Reload and Super Credit,Activ One is ABHICL’s most comprehensive product yet, offering customers a one-stop-solution for their health assurance and their health insurance needs Commenting on the launch, Mr. Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance, said, "Through Activ One, we want to…

Dr. S. Kannana, MS(ENT), Consultant Head & Neck Skull Surgeon at Apollo Cancer Center, Chennai, offers consultations for various conditions including mouth ulcers, mouth & neck cancers, swallowing difficulties, hoarseness of voice, neck swelling, nasal bleeding, thyroid problems, and persistent throat pain. The consultation will take place on Saturday, 6th January 2024, at Apollo Hospitals (Chennai) Information Center Choulpatti (Battala), Tarakeswar, Hoogly. For appointment and registration please call: 9474465980 / 7047329980.