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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) achieves the highest-ever monthly cumulative sales of 20,410 units for May 2023, which is a record high and an increase of 110% over the 10,216 units in May 2022. This month company has sold 1,9379 units of The Urban Cruiser Hyryder in the domestic market whereas exported 1031 units. Additionally, TKM experienced a 32% rise from April 2023, when the company sold 15,510 units. The positive trend continues as the company reported strong performance with a growth of 42% in the first five months of the Calendar year 2023 (January-May) by selling 82,763 units as compared…

The Webel Fujisoft Vara Centre of Excellence: Industry 4.0 (CoE) is an initiative of the Government of West Bengal to showcase job opportunities and new possibilities for students and young professionals from the region and other Northeast Indian states. The CoE is a state-of-the-art facility that brings together Industry 4.0 technologies, including Data Science, Cybersecurity, IoT, and Additive Manufacturing.The Webel Fujisoft Vara CoE is a pioneering initiative in the field of Industry 4.0. It aims to equip individuals from Siliguri and the Northeastern region with the necessary skills to thrive in the digital era. It plans to conduct counseling sessions,…

Aimed at further elevating customer experience, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL), Ltd., part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., one of India’s leading and diversified financial services groups, to provide enhanced retail finance options that are specially designed to make the process of purchasing a Toyota vehicle more convenient and accessible to customers. Bajaj Finance is a technology driven NBFC offering a comprehensive suite of financial solutions and focused on enhancing customer experience digitally. BFL has announced that it will commence its new 4-Wheeler Finance business from June 1,…

The Times Higher Education Impact ranking awarded Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) 4th rank worldwide for Gender Equality and 25th in the worldwide quality Education category. which is a validation for of MAHE's commitment to gender parity, inclusive and equal educational environment, and opportunity. The 5th edition of the 2023 Impact Rankings includes 1,591 universities from 112 countries/ regions. India ranks highest for SDG 5—gender equality—with Manipal Academy of Higher Education coming in fourth. Gender equality is assessed by a university's commitment to hiring and promoting women, its policy on gender equality, and its research. MAHE supports equal educational…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its association as the official vehicle partner for the Indian Supercross Racing League, a franchise-based supercross racing league in India. The league will feature renowned riders from both India and global motorsport arena, and a three-round season is planned across different cities in India. The Toyota Hilux, equipped with 4x4 drive capabilities, is the perfect partner to support the league and create extraordinary experiences for viewers and teams and officials. The iconic Toyota Hilux will provide on-ground operational support to the Indian Supercross Racing League in conducting dirt bike races. It will facilitate the…

Tata Motors has launched the upgraded Nexon EV MAX XZ+ LUX at a starting price of INR 18.79 Lakh. It boasts a 26.03 cm (10.25 inch) Touchscreen Infotainment system by HARMAN, high resolution (1920X720) High Definition (HD) display, Android AutoTM & Apple CarplayTM over WiFi, High Definition Rear View Camera, Heightened audio performance, Voice assistant in 6 languages, 180+ voice commands in 6 languages, and a new User Interface (UI). Tata Motors' Nexon EV is India's #1 electric vehicle and holds 26 records, including the Fastest EV to complete the Kashmir to Kanyakumari, 4000km in under 4 days. It has…

HDFC Bank, one of India's leading banks, organised a loan mela in Burdwan, West Bengal. The 'Grameen-loan Mela' was attended by over 5,000 people, including small and marginal farmers, FPOs, agri-startups, small agri-entrepreneurs, transporters, shopkeepers, healthcare enterprises, and MSMEs. The mela gave an overview of its products and services and aims to reach out to 20,000+ people in the semi-urban and rural belt. The event was inaugurated by Shri Rahul Shyam Shukla, Group Head –Commercial and Rural Banking, HDFC Bank. Shri Kamanasish, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Purba Burdwan, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. MSMEs can avail of working capital,…

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has launched a refreshing new range of its highly popular 100cc motorcycle – the HF Deluxe. Adding to the striking appeal of HF Deluxe, four new stripes enhance the overall dynamic appearance of the motorcycle. Standard features such as tubeless tyres in Self and Self i3S variantswill add to the high value proposition of the brand. A USB charger comes as an accessory for convenience. For complete peace of mind, Hero HF-Deluxe comes with standard five-year warranty and five free services. Mr. Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer, Hero MotoCorp, said,…

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) will be organizing an international conference on Physical Education and Sport Science (ICPESS) 2023 from 14thto 16th December 2023The ICPESS 2023 Conference is being organised by the National Association of Physical Education & Sports Sciences (NAPESS) to bring together experts and researchers from around the world to discuss the latest developments and advancements in the field of physical education and sports science. It will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and paper presentations. A conference website launching event was held recently at Board Room MAHE, Manipal. Guests included Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, Vice…

Amazon has launched Echo Pop, a new addition to the Echo family of smart speakers, for INR 4,999. It has a semi-sphere form factor and is available in new colours such as Green and Purple. Its custom-designed front-facing directional speaker delivers loud sound, balanced bass and crisp vocals. Customers can ask Alexa in English, Hindi and Hinglish to play music, track cricket scores, control smart lights and plugs, set alarms and reminders, etc. Amazon's AZ2 Neural Edge processor enables faster responses for requests to Alexa. Echo Pop's front-facing directional speaker delivers clear vocals, balanced bass and loud sound. Customers can…