Business Bureau

The ET Industry Leaders Awards North East 2025, organized by The Times of India in association with Byatikram Group, concluded successfully at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati, honoring exceptional achievers from across the region. The ceremony brought together business leaders, innovators, and social contributors on one platform to celebrate outstanding contributions in education, healthcare, journalism, art, and social service. The event commenced with the National and State Anthem, followed by ceremonial lamp lighting. Distinguished guests included Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rana Pratap Kalita, Dr. B. Kalyan Chakraborty, Prof. Dr. Nachiketa Tripathi, actor Nishita Goswami, and Dr. Saumen Bharatiya, President of Byatikram Group. Thirty-one…

Shopsy by Flipkart has announced the return of its biggest annual shopping event, the Grand Shopsy Mela (GSM), running from August 29 to September 7. The sale, themed “Aise Girenge Dam, Shopping Hogi Subah Shaam,” promises unmatched affordability with over 1 crore products priced under ₹149 across fashion, lifestyle, home, and beauty categories. This year’s edition brings a wide range of offers including Grand Jhatpat Deals, Crazy Offers, Jackpot Deals, and hourly price drops, making festive shopping accessible for millions of families in Tier 2, 3, and 4 towns. According to Kapil Thirani, Business Head of Shopsy and Flipkart Marketplace,…

Flipkart has announced a significant expansion of its pan-India supply chain network ahead of its flagship festive sale, The Big Billion Days 2025. The homegrown e-commerce major has added fulfilment centres (FCs) and last-mile hubs in Varanasi, Patna, Manesar, Ranchi, Ghaziabad, Agra, and Agartala, boosting capacity across 21,000+ pincodes. The expansion spans 35 lakh sq. ft. and covers large, non-large, and grocery categories, including Myntra. A 2.0 lakh sq. ft. facility in Varanasi has generated 3,600 jobs, while a 4.5 lakh sq. ft. centre in Patna is serving 1,000 pincodes and creating 1,100 jobs. In Manesar, a 140-acre Regional Distribution…

Mumbai turned into a hub of celebration as the Rich Presents Hospitality Horizon Bakery, Patisserie & Chocolate Awards 2025 unfolded at Novotel Airport, Andheri East. The glittering evening recognized excellence in India’s baking and confectionery industry, bringing together top talent, celebrity chefs, and leading entrepreneurs. A highlight of the evening was the recognition of the Top 10 Chain Bakeries and Top 10 Standalone Bakeries in India, who travelled from across the country to receive their laurels. Dough as you like won the award in Kolkata. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, Managing Director, Rich Products India, MENA & Turkey,…

Alcatel has strengthened its offline retail presence in Assam by entering into a strategic partnership with BSM Ventures, a leading distribution house in the North East. The collaboration aims to make Alcatel’s innovative and reliable products more accessible to consumers while offering strong after-sales support and warranty. BSM Ventures, led by Binoy Kumar Agarwala, has a proven track record of building visibility for consumer electronics and lifestyle brands across the region. Leveraging its retail expertise, the partnership is expected to significantly boost Alcatel’s footprint and deepen consumer engagement across Assam and the North East. “At a time when disposable income…

In a remarkable medical intervention, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass and Mukundapur Cluster successfully treated a 7-year-old child from Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur, who suffered a rare and life-threatening pancreatic injury. The child, Deep Adhikary (name changed), was critically injured when a metallic bookshelf collapsed on him at home. Initial diagnosis at a local hospital suggested liver trauma, but advanced evaluation at Manipal revealed a complete disruption of the pancreatic duct, a condition notoriously difficult to manage in children. Under the leadership of Dr. Pradeepta Kumar Sethy, Director of Gastroenterology, the hospital team performed a complex ERCP with ductal stenting, enabling pancreatic…

Surat-based Abril Paper Tech Ltd, a leading manufacturer of sublimation heat transfer papers, is set to raise up to ₹13.42 crore through its SME public issue on the BSE platform. The IPO, opening on August 29 and closing on September 2, offers 22 lakh equity shares at a fixed price of ₹61 each. Post-issue, the company’s market capitalization will stand at ₹48.69 crore, with listing scheduled for September 5. The proceeds will be used to install two fully automatic sublimation paper coating and slitting machines (₹5.40 crore), meet working capital requirements (₹5 crore), cover general corporate purposes (₹2.01 crore), and…

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (ABSL MF), one of India’s leading asset managers, successfully conducted the 50th edition of its flagship investor awareness program, Nivesh Mahakumbh, in Kalyani, West Bengal. The event drew over 800 participants, including students, professionals, and retirees, who engaged in interactive sessions with financial experts. The 2.5-hour program highlighted personal finance basics, budgeting, wealth creation through mutual funds, and retirement planning. Participants were introduced to Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) and provided with tools such as investment games, self-assessments, and easy-to-understand reading material. Folk performances and interactive formats added a local flavour to the initiative. Kalyani,…

Go Spiritual, a leading organization dedicated to spirituality, wellness, mental health, and social causes, is proud to announce its role as a Supporting Association for the Employee Wellbeing Conference 2025. Organized by IBEForuM, this transformative event will take place on September 2–3, 2025, at the luxurious Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Waha, Saudi Arabia. Approach Entertainment proudly serves as the Media Partner for the Employee Wellbeing Conference 2025. The Employee Wellbeing Conference 2025 will bring together over 100 distinguished delegates, including global thought leaders, corporate leaders, HR professionals, and wellness innovators, to address the urgent need for healthier, more resilient workplaces.…

Tata Digital has emerged as a frontrunner in democratizing credit access in India through its early adoption of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). In just three months, the company has facilitated over one million personal loan applications, contributing the largest share of users, applications, and disbursals on the ONDC Network. The loan marketplace on Tata Neu now features 14 lending partners, including two integrated via ONDC, offering customers competitive pricing and customized loan products across categories such as gold loans and personal loans. The platform caters to both salaried and self-employed individuals, including first-time borrowers, ensuring broader financial…