Business Bureau

TVS Motor Company will return to the EICMA two-wheeler exhibition in Milan in November to showcase new models for Europe, as the company expands its presence across key European markets, reporting a 110% increase in sales in Italy over the past year. The company announced on October 27 that it would unveil its new models at a press conference on November 3 at 10 am CET at Hall 18, Stand I64. The appearance comes a year after its debut at the exhibition, which marked the beginning of its European expansion. TVS Motor currently works with around 100 dealers in Italy,…

India’s leading security and surveillance brand CP PLUS has appointed Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador, aiming to strengthen awareness and adoption of intelligent security solutions across the country. Announced on October 27, 2026, the partnership reflects the company’s focus on accessible, reliable and Made-in-Bharat security technologies for homes, businesses and public institutions. CP PLUS operates one of India’s largest integrated manufacturing facilities for video security products in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, and offers a wide portfolio of STQC-certified solutions. Ranveer Singh said he was pleased to associate with a brand advancing innovation in India’s security industry. Aditya Khemka,…

TVS Racing will launch the third season of the TVS Apache Racing Experience GP (ARE GP) International on November 15, expanding the championship to seven countries, including Morocco, Egypt and Ivory Coast, as it targets more than 1,200 participants across 20 cities. The 2026-27 season will cover India, Mexico, Colombia, Nepal, Morocco, Egypt and Ivory Coast. The championship will feature multiple categories for customer and media riders, including dedicated participation opportunities for women. Competitions will use TVS Apache RTR 200, RTR 310 and RR 310 motorcycles. Vimal Sumbly, Head of Premium Business at TVS Motor Company, said the expansion would…

Greaves Electric Mobility has strengthened Ampere’s retail and service network in Howrah with the inauguration of two new dealerships, Bikash Bikes Point in Domjur and Krishna Motowinds Pvt Ltd in Shibpur, aiming to improve customer access to electric two-wheelers and after-sales support. The new Experience Centres will showcase Ampere’s portfolio, including the Nexus EX+, Magnus GMax, Magnus Neo and Reo Vyb, catering to different customer segments. The Nexus EX+ features a 5 kW motor, while the Nexus EX+ and Magnus GMax offer variants equipped with more than 30 intelligent features powered by Intellipack. The portfolio also incorporates next-generation lithium iron…

Montra Electric, the commercial electric vehicle brand of the Murugappa Group, has inaugurated a new electric three-wheeler dealership at Betkuchi in Guwahati, strengthening its presence in Northeast India. Operated by SK GROUP X (OPC) PVT. LTD., the dealership will provide sales, servicing and spare parts support for the company's Super Auto passenger vehicle and Super Cargo electric carrier. The inauguration was attended by Montra Electric Managing Director Jalaj Gupta and SK GROUP X Managing Director Sapan Kashyap, along with customers and dealer partners. Customer vehicle deliveries followed the inauguration. The company has established 11 outlets with 35 service facilities across…

JSW MG Motor India on Wednesday launched the MG Windsor INDULGE Edition at an ex-showroom price of Rs 17,99,800, introducing a special edition of its electric crossover with upgraded styling, enhanced rear-seat comfort and exclusive accessories. The vehicle is powered by a 38-kWh battery pack delivering 136 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque, with a certified range of 332 km. Its exterior features a Shadow Gold body with a contrasting black roof, black outside rear-view mirrors, 18-inch black alloy wheels and exclusive INDULGE badging. The cabin gets Urban Tan and Black upholstery, embroidered front headrests and a standard…

Stellantis has announced a fresh investment of approximately ₹4,000 crore in India over the next three years, alongside plans to introduce 12 products across its Jeep and Citroën brands under its FaSTLAne 2030 roadmap. The programme includes seven all-new products and five major upgrades, with the first launch scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. The company said the planned launches would cover B, C and D SUV segments, an MPV, an A-segment car and a premium pickup. The roadmap includes five Jeep and seven Citroën products, taking Stellantis’ cumulative investment in India from over ₹11,000 crore to approximately ₹15,000…

UAE-based luxury real estate developer Sobha Realty has highlighted its expansion into Abu Dhabi and international growth ambitions ahead of the 2027 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend, scheduled for January 22–23 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island. The company will return as Title Sponsor of IIFA Weekend for the fourth consecutive year and Co-Presenting Sponsor of the IIFA Awards 2027. Indian buyers account for 20% of its total sales, underlining India's importance to its business. A key development is Sobha City, an AED 40 billion master-planned community spanning approximately 38 million sq. ft. in Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi, near Yas…

ICICI Life Insurance Limited reported a 26.5% year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹760 crore in the first half of FY2027, supported by robust growth in new business premiums and protection and annuity segments. The insurer’s new business premium increased 25% to ₹11,821 crore during the April-September period, while its value of new business (VNB) rose 22.3% to ₹1,283 crore, with a margin of 26%. Retail protection grew 47.2% and annuity business expanded 50%, pushing retail sum assured up 34.9% to ₹2.32 lakh crore. Chief Operating Officer Sidharatha Mishra said protection and annuity remained central to the company’s…

On the occasion of United Nations Day, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar shared India's perspective on global peace and diplomacy at the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan. Presenting his views on the conference's central theme, 'Advaita' (One Reality), at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, he said that the concept of Advaita teaches us to move beyond narrow-minded thinking. According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr Jaishankar emphasised that the philosophy of 'Advaita', or 'One Reality', inspires us to completely abandon a 'zero-sum game' mentality, in which one side's victory comes at the expense of another's…