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The new brand identity focuses on sustainability, community, and technology. The flagship showrooms embody this philosophy, mapping the customer journey. They aim to empower customers by creating a harmonious community space for gatherings, workshops, and events. These showrooms are not just about retailing EVs but also serve as TATA.ev community centers in Gurugram. Over 1 Lakh Tata EV customers have provided insights revealing their unique customer experience, sensitivity to environmental changes, concern for driving costs, and desire for advanced technology.  TPEM has launched TATA.ev, its first physical sales and service experience, focusing on sustainability, community, and technology. The showrooms, designed…

Tata Motors has received the first-ever Bharat-NCAP 5-star rating for its flagship SUV, the new Safari, and the premium SUV, the Harrier. The SUVs feature seven airbags, six of which are standard across personas, electronic stability control, 3-point seatbelts in all rows, seat belt reminders for all passengers, isofix tethers, seatbelts with Retractor, Pretensioner, Load Limiter (RPLL), and anchor pretensioner, and reinforced cabin structures for symmetric crash performance and side pole impact. The Bharat-NCAP is India's independent safety performance evaluation protocol, benchmarked to the best-in-class global standards. The Hon'ble Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, congratulated…

Rockwell Automation, the world's largest industrial automation and digital transformation company, has completed the final phase of its nationwide solar energy access project. The project, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity India, is implementing rooftop solar systems in schools and families across Assam, Delhi NCR, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal to generate over 20 units of electricity daily, thereby reducing utility bills. The installation at Gurukul Academy in Balijokaibowa, Majuli Island district, Assam, has been completed, benefiting 207 students. Solar panels were installed in Mairapur (Garo Basti), Rani, Kamrup Rural, assisting up to 514 students in the state. Solar panels…

FMC India, an agricultural sciences company, has been recognized as one of the best brands in agriculture for its industry-leading insect control technology, Rynaxypyr® active. Organised by The Economic Times (ET) Edge, part of India’s leading media group The Times Group, the recognition is testament to the significant impact FMC’s Rynaxypyr® active has made in India’s agriculture industry. Rynaxypyr® active insect control is a leading crop protection product in India, providing broad-spectrum control of insect pests like armyworms, loopers, silverleaf whitefly nymphs, and leafminer larvae. It is the driving force behind Coragen® insecticide and Ferterra® insecticide, offering superior protection across…

Vi, India's top telecom provider, has introduced an annual prepaid recharge pack priced at Rs 3199, integrating Amazon Prime video subscription with recharges for the first time. Vi prepaid users are offered a unique blend of connectivity and entertainment, with an annual plan offering numerous benefits at the lowest tariff of Rs 3199, making Vi the only telecom player offering such a comprehensive service. Vi prepaid customers can now enjoy a year of seamless connectivity and entertainment at less than Rs 9 per day with a Rs.3199 recharge pack. This pack offers Unlimited Calls, 2GB Data per day, and a…

The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) 2024 is set to hold its rider auction in Pune on January 7th, 2024. This is the first Supercross series to transcend geographical boundaries, attracting champion riders to showcase their talent and allowing brands to participate in the high-octane excitement of off-road racing during its inaugural season. The auction pool will feature 104 riders, including 73 international racers and 31 Indian riders, with each team having up to 2 riders per category and a maximum of 48 slots available. The cumulative auction kitty in the Mega Rider Auction for season one totals INR…

PPL India is preparing to protect its vast collection of over 70 lakh songs ahead of the New Year and Christmas celebrations. The Delhi High Court (DHC) has delivered a decisive blow against copyright infringement, restraining entities from playing copyrighted songs controlled by PPL without the requisite license. As the 80-year-old powerhouse overseeing public performance rights, PPL India manages an impressive array of songs assigned by 400+ music labels, including industry giants like T-series, Saregama, Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, Times Music, Speed Records, and more. The Delhi High Court has issued rulings that support PPL India, addressing unauthorized…

Delhivery Ltd, India's largest logistics provider, has successfully operationalized its largest mega-gateway in Bhiwandi, covering 1,200,000 sq ft. of land. The Bhiwandi trucking terminal combines automated hub, sortation, returns, and freight operations, handling Delhivery's parcel and part-truckload freight volume simultaneously. The automated gateway, with 196 docking stations, can handle over 8,000 tonnes of freight and 1600 daily vehicles. Its automation system, developed by Falcon Autotech, includes 1.8 km of integrated double-deck cross-belt sorters and over 5km of material conveyance systems. It can process over 32,000 shipments and 17,000 freight units per hour. Sahil Barua, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer,…

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited appointed Mr. Eli Leenaars (full name: Mr. Cornelis Petrus Adrianus Joseph Leenaars) as an Additional and Independent Director on the Bank's Board for four years, effective January 1, 2024, subject to statutory/regulatory requirements and other necessary requirements. Mr. Eli Leenaars, a successful leader with 35 years of experience in the financial services sector, has expertise in institutional and investment banking, asset management, corporate and retail banking, and life and general insurance. He is a respected expert on digital banking and global industry trends, managing businesses through mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructurings, strategic initiatives, and challenging financial environments.…

The Smart India Hackathon 2023, organized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and the Institutions Innovation Council at Manipal Institute of Technology, began with a grand inauguration ceremony, attended by Lt General Dr. MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE, who delivered an inspiring address. The Smart India Hackathon 2023 promises to be an exciting platform for young innovators to collaborate, ideate, and develop transformative solutions that address real-world challenges. MIT, as one of the nodal centers, remains at the forefront of fostering innovation and excellence in education, contributing to India's development. Lt General Dr. Venkatesh acknowledged the potential…