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ACCESS Health International, a global health systems think tank and advisory group, has appointed Dr. N. Krishna Reddy and Dr. StenVermund. Dr. N. Krishna Reddy, who has been leading operations across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Reddy's promotion signifies his impactful journey with ACCESS Health, which has been a leader in accessible, quality healthcare since 1997. Dr. Reddy expressed gratitude for the foundation laid over the past 15 years and emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare. Dr. Vermund's induction into the Board of Directors, brings global insights, reflecting his pivotal…

DSP Mutual Fund launched its latest financial offering, the DSP Multicap Fund, providing investors with a diversified opportunity to navigate various market segments and investment styles. The open-ended scheme permits flexible investment across large cap, mid cap, and small cap stocks, along with exposure to different industries. The multicap strategy boasts dedicated market cap exposure to mid and small caps, promising enhanced diversification and performance improvements compared to the Nifty 500. Notably, historical data reveals the multicap strategy outperformed the Nifty 500 in nearly 8 out of 10 instances over 5-year rolling periods between April 1, 2005, and November 30,…

Ather Energy has marked its 10th-year milestone with the grand launch of the 450 Apex. This special edition scooter not only commemorates a decade of innovation but also raises the bar for design and performance in the electric scooter domain.The 450 Apex is not just a scooter; it's an engineering marvel. Ather has introduced the revolutionary 'Warp+' mode, propelling the scooter from 0 to 40 km/h in a mere 2.9 seconds, showcasing the fastest throttle response in the industry. Tarun Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO of Ather Energy, stated, "The 450 Apex is the culmination of that effort, where we have…

“Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced a price increase of its products, ranging from 0.5% to 2.5% on select models & variants with effect from January 1, 2024. This increase was necessitated to partially offset the rising input costs. However, the overall price adjustment has been carefully moderated, taking into account a minimum impact on our esteemed customers. We are always grateful for the continued trust and confidence, our customers have shown in our entire product portfolio. As a customer-centric company, TKM remains steadfast in its commitment to catering to the ever-evolving needs of the market.”

Samsung has announced a pre-reserve for its next flagship Galaxy smartphone in India, which will be unveiled later this month.  Pre-reserved customers will be eligible for early access and special offers on purchasing the new Galaxy devices.  Customers can pre-reserve the devices by paying a token amount of INR 2000 on Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive stores, Amazon.in, and leading retail outlets across India. Pre-reserved customers will receive a benefit worth INR 5000. Samsung aims to further drive the latest era of Galaxy innovation and consolidate its position as the industry leader. The next generation of flagship devices will be unveiled at…

Galaxy is opening a New Era of Mobile AI, a revolutionary mobile experience to discover a new era full of possibilities with the latest Galaxy innovations, designed to transform how you live, connect, and create. The new Galaxy S series will set a higher standard for the most intelligent mobile experience yet. The Galaxy S series will set a new standard for the most intelligent mobile experience yet. On January 17, Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in San Jose, where they will unveil premium Galaxy innovations powered by AI. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom India,…

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), the pioneer of the EV evolution in India, has introduced its first Pure EV architecture, acti.ev. This architecture, which stands for Advanced Connected Tech-Intelligent Electric Vehicle, will underpin future products from the TPEM portfolio. The first product to be launched on this Pure Electric Architecture is Punch.ev, which will spawn a variety of products with multiple body styles and sizes. Customers can book their Punch.ev at Tata Motors showrooms or Tata.ev stores for just ₹21,000. Chief Products Officer, Anand Kulkarni, said that the architecture is designed to enable class-leading efficiencies, maximize space, battery capacity, and…

Shree Cement Limited has undertaken a strategic overhaul of its corporate brand identity, introducing 'Bangur' as the master brand. This move is underlined by the company's philosophy of "Build Smart," encapsulating its consumer proposition, organizational ethos, and national aspirations.The grand revelation took place at a glittering event in New Delhi, attended by over 8,000 stakeholders, including stockists, dealers, and retailers. The charismatic Bollywood actor, Mr Sunny Deol, was unveiled as the brand endorser, adding star power to the new 'Bangur' identity. Managing Director of Shree Cement Ltd, Mr Neeraj Akhoury, emphasized the alignment of the brand strategy with evolving customer…

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has introduced the Maxima Savings Account and Business Maxima Current Account for premium customer segments. The Maxima Savings Account offers premium banking services with curated lifestyle, wellness, and entertainment benefits, while the Business Maxima Current Account caters to the unique business needs of medium and large business entities. The annual interest rate on the Maxima Savings Account is up to 7.5%, offering customers the flexibility to maintain ₹15 lakh or more in fixed deposits. The account also offers higher transaction limits, free cheque & DD issuances, free transactions across all channels, and unlimited cash deposits and…

Indian pharma companies are facing challenges in manufacturing practices, which are affecting their brand and the reputation of the industry. The government has ordered pharma companies, particularly MSMEs, to acquire Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certificates within 6 to 12 months. However, only 2,000 of the 10,500 manufacturers have a GMP certificate, highlighting the problem. The government must also take a proactive stance on the usage of Pharmacopoeia monographed solvents and excipients, such as IPA, Acetone, MDC, and Methanol, by Indian drug manufacturers. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission mandates maintaining pharmacopeia standards, but Indian drug manufacturers often use non-pharmacopeia-grade solvents. This not…