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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has topped the claim settlement ratio among private sector life insurers in Q2-Financial Year 2024, with a claim settlement ratio of 98.14%. The company had the best claim settlement ratio of 97.9% in Q1FY 2024, demonstrating its commitment to delivering on promises made to customers and their families.  Significantly, for the Financial Year 2023, the Company’s claim settlement ratio was 98.7%, with an average time taken to settle a genuine death claim of 1.2 days. This ensures the claimants get immediate access to the claim amount. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has the highest claim settlement ratio…

India's leading OTC antacid brand, ENO, has launched its first-of-its-kind chewable antacid, ENO Chewy Bites, in two delicious flavors, Tangy Lemon and Zesty Orange. ENO Chewy Bites is an innovation tailored to modern lifestyles, offering fast and effective relief from acidity in various locations such as airports, stations, restaurants, and malls. The product contains natural ingredients and 1000 mg of Khatika Churna, which works on acidity within 1 minute. ENO Chewy Bites are gentle on the stomach and can be consumed by adults and children above 12 years of age. It is available in three SKUs: Single pillow pouch, pack…

Soon after introducing a slew of new and segment-first features in the Kushaq and Slavia, Škoda Auto India has announced a new, exclusive version of both these cars. Christened the Elegance Edition, both cars will be produced in a limited amount and will be available exclusively with the 1.5 TSI engine. The Elegance Edition of the Kushaq and Slavia is a unique and exclusive model from Škoda Auto India, featuring a classic Deep Black paint, rich chrome elements, a Chrome Lower Door Garnish, and a calligraphic 'Elegance' inscription on the B-pillars. The Kushaq has a 17-inch VEGA Dual Tonealloy design,…

Amazon India has launched Aurora, a program aimed at leveraging the unique talents of individuals with learning disabilities and providing meaningful, sustained employment. The program, which began with a pilot with Sol's ARC, a non-profit organization in Mumbai, has already employed over 35 associates at Amazon's fulfillment center, sortation center, and delivery station area. Amazon India plans to onboard more people with learning disabilities this year. The program also focuses on building groundwork and support mechanisms, such as increasing employee awareness and inspiring employees to be allies to those with learning disabilities.  Amazon India's Director – HR Operations, Liju Thomas,…

The wedding season unfurls as a vibrant and joyous period, adorned with a kaleidoscope of colors, rituals, and festivities.Embrace the essence of this celebratory time with Amazon Fashion’s Wedding Store – your go-to destination for the upcoming wedding season. We offer a wide range of styles and trends for brides and grooms to wear this wedding season. Brides can choose from elegant lehengas, comfortable sandals, trendy bags, and more, while grooms can choose from elegant sherwanis, traditional Juttis, and stylish watches to complete their look. The Wedding Store offers a wide range of over 45,000 latest styles from 150+ renowned…

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB) has partnered with Water.org, a non-profit organization that provides affordable financing for safe water and sanitation. The partnership aims to help India's high population access these services. Water.org will assist Ujjivan SFB in identifying areas needing financing for clean water and hygienic sanitation, providing technical assistance, market assessment, IEC material development, and monitoring and evaluation support. To support the cause, ujjivan SFB will offer loans starting from ₹6,000 to ₹1,00,000 to enable customers to construct or renovate water and sanitation facilities. Last year, Ujjivan SFB disbursed over 5,000 Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) loans worth…

Seagram's Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films, a pioneer in India's short film format, presents Select Films and Select Conversations. The platform has won six Filmfare awards and Oscar qualifications, making it the largest destination for short films in India. The interactive activation platform aims to foster a creative environment for artists in two unique formats, hosted by Mandira Bedi. The Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films will be launched in two formats: On-Ground, a live event in Gurugram, Kolkata, and Pune, featuring dynamic Indian film artists, and On-Air, a unique chat show featuring five prominent film industry…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been awarded two National Awards for Export Excellence by the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) of India. The awards were presented at the 52nd and 53rd editions of the Awards event held in New Delhi on November 21st, 2023.  The awards were presented to TKM for its outstanding export performance in the engineering sector. The ceremony was organized by the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) of India and was attended by Shri Manoj Sinha, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir. TKM's Vice President- Finance, Indirect Taxation & Impex Division, Shri Arun Velayudhan, received…

Coca-Cola India has joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce network, which will help Coca-Cola leverage ONDC's data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strategies. The company has launched its own marketplace, the 'Coke Shop', exclusively on the ONDC platform, which will transform consumer interactions with Coca-Cola products and empower retailers across the country. By joining ONDC Network, Coca-Cola India will access a vast and diverse consumer base in the digital commerce arena, ensuring widespread availability of its products. SellerApp, the technology enabler, will streamline order management and inventory tracking, allowing Coca-Cola's sellers to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within their specific…

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Hon'ble Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has honored 26 Vishwakarma Gurus across 18 trades under the PM Vishwakarma scheme. The scheme aims to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople, equipping them with modern tools and techniques, coupled with credit support. The scheme aims to make Guru-Shishya tradition more scalable, accessible, and innovative. The event was attended by various officials from MSDE, DGT, MSME, NSDC, and other organizations. The Gurus will be trained in modern tools, design elements, and latest technologies to transform them into master trainers. The scheme aims to preserve traditional…