Business Bureau

Prior to the next Big Billion Days, Flipkart highlighted the success stories of entrepreneurs who have thrived with the support of Flipkart's annual flagship event - The Big Billion Days. It emphasizes Flipkart's significant role in transforming these businesses, offering market insights, digital upskilling, and e-commerce opportunities. The narrative underscores the dedication and potential of these entrepreneurs, portraying The Big Billion Days as a catalyst for their success. Four entrepreneurs' stories are featured: (1) Alok Verma, owner of 'Hasty Toes' in Agra, started with a small team and envisions growth and success through The Big Billion Days. (2) Shyam, from…

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) and TotalEnergies have agreed to establish a new joint venture, equally owned by both companies, with a 1,050 MW portfolio. This portfolio will comprise a mix of already operational (300 MW), under construction (500 MW) & under development assets (250 MW) with a blend of both solar & wind power. AGEL will contribute to the JV the assets and TotalEnergies an equity investment of 300 MUS$ which will further support their development.Thanks to this new transaction, TotalEnergies will reinforce its strategic alliance with AGEL and support the company in becoming the Indian leader of renewable…

SBI Life Insurance, a trusted private life insurer in India, has signed a bancassurance pact with the State Bank of Sikkim (SBS) at the bank’s headquarters in Gangtok, Sikkim, to make comprehensive insurance solutions accessible to residents of Sikkim. Ensuring greater reach and penetration, the partnership will see an extensive distribution network of the State Bank of Sikkim spread across the state and offer SBI Life’s diverse range of protection, wealth creation, and savings insurance products to its customers. This partnership will empower customers to address their complete financial needs under one roof, making insurance products more accessible and affordable.The…

UTI Asset Management Company, one of India's largest asset managers, is expanding its distribution reach with the launching of 29 new Financial Centers across 29 cities in a single day. UTI Mutual Fund has announced the opening of a new UTI Financial Centre at Nagaon. The new UFC will be opening at R.R.B ROAD. Haibargaon, District: Nagaon, State: Assam, PIN Code: 782002, Telephone No: 8657967277. The new offices will be inaugurated on 29 September 2023, demonstrating UTI AMC's commitment to providing better financial services and accessibility to investors. Mr. Imtaiyazur Rahman, MD and CEO stated, “We are constantly stepping up…

Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), a single specialty healthcare delivery platform, has acquired a majority stake in the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), India's largest single specialty hospital network. AHH plans to invest 600cr in the company through primary and secondary infusions. This acquisition marks AHH's expansion into a fourth speciality, making it the largest and only single speciality healthcare delivery platform in India and the Asian sub-continent. AHH, launched in 2017, has scaled enterprises in Oncology, Women & Children's, and IVF & Fertility, all achieving leadership positions within their respective domains. In 2013, AINU, established by top Urologists…

Samsung India announced the eighth edition of its pan- India campus program Samsung E.D.G.E, inviting¬ young minds from India’s premier institutions to work on real-world problem statements, giving them an opportunity to learn from Samsung’s top leaders and come up with unique solutions to the problems. The event, which will be held across 35 campuses, will feature students from top B-Schools, engineering colleges, and design schools. The program will be divided into three rounds, starting with ideation and involving 45 shortlisted teams. The first round will involve collaboration and constructing an executive case summary. The next round will involve 45…

Flipkart's Shopsy, India's fastest-growing e-commerce platform, has concluded its third edition of the Grand Shopsy Mela, attracting heightened participation from Bharat. Local sellers from across the country served millions of customers in Tier 2+ cities, promoting economic growth for lakhs of regional sellers. Shopsy plans to bring its value-based products to Tier 2 to Tier 4 markets during Flipkart's The Big Billion Days 2023. The 6-day event from 12th to 17th September saw high volumes of customers in tier 2 and tier 3 markets, with Shopsy customers growing by 2X. 40% were first-time shoppers, and Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and…

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (USFBL) has introduced a groundbreaking service set to redefine the cash withdrawal experience. USFBL has unveiled the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) service, which harnesses the power of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) within its ATM network. This initiative aligns seamlessly with the Reserve Bank of India's directive, urging all banks to incorporate Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) options at their ATMs, and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank has taken the lead in fulfilling this mandate. The ICCW service empowers UPI-enabled bank customers to effortlessly withdraw cash from specifically designated Utkarsh Small Finance Bank ATMs, all…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has started its third leg of its 'Great 4X4 Expedition' in the northern region of India, following its inaugural drive in the Southern Region of Karnataka State in May 2023 and the second drive in the West Region. The 'Great 4x4 Expedition by Toyota', a South and West-based initiative, aimed to unite motoring enthusiasts across India. The initiative included specially curated drives and breathtaking green landscape views. TKM has launched its third 4x4 Expedition in the north region, starting at Hoshiarpur. The initiative aims to promote 'Mass Happiness and Mobility for All' and fuel the passion…

Levi's® has launched a campaign "For Now, ForA Lifetime" to celebrate the moments that come from saying "yes" and how they become memories that shape each individual. The campaign highlights how it takes just seven seconds for instinct to turn into logic, reason, and hesitation, highlighting the hidden depths within each individual. The brand’s “For Now, For A Lifetime” campaign captures what following your instinct looks like. The film, inspired by real-life moments and instances, starts with Deepika Padukone sneaking away from a set, hopping into an auto-rickshaw and disappearing into the night. Her impromptu adventure becoming the thread that…