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Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of the EV revolution in India, announced the new price of the Tiago.ev, bringing to an end the launch pricing offered to its first 20,000 customers. The Tiago.ev now starts at INR 8.69 Lakh (All India - Ex-showroom). This price increase of INR 20,000 across all the variants has been kept to a minimum so that the Tiago.ev remains an attractive proposition for new customers looking to buy an Exciting, Effortless, and Eco-friendly premium hatchback. The Tiago.ev is the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across…

As part of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to boost career opportunities for India’s youth under Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is conducting the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) on February13, 2023, in200+ districts across the country. Local businesses and organizations have been invited to participate in an apprenticeship mela to provide opportunities to local youth through apprenticeship training. Companies will have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and choose from the applicants on the spot, providing them with an opportunity to strengthen their livelihood and learn…

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, recently illuminated 5 schools in the Kamrup district of Assam under its Jagmag Pathshala CSR program, in association with SRF Foundation. The project was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Assam Shri. Prof. Jagdish Mukhi at Nartap ME School, Dimoria Block, Kamrup(M), Assam. The company has installed a 2.5 KW solar power plant and energy efficient lights and fans in 5 classrooms in each school, reducing their dependence on traditional electricity sources and reducing their carbon footprint. They have also installed outdoor lighting in all schools, making them safer for students and…

Sony India has launched the FX30, a 4K Super 35 compact cinema camera that offers professional features such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes, and user-imported LUTs at a price point that appeals to many aspiring filmmakers. It is available in two variants – FX30 (Body + XLR Handle) and FX30B (Body only). The FX30 offers budding filmmakers' cinematic expression with the latest imaging systems. It features a new back-illuminated 20.1 megapixels APS-C Exmor R™ CMOS sensor (Super 35 format) with a dual base ISO (800/2500) to deliver high sensitivity, low noise, and 14+ stops  of latitude. Sony's FX30…

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/“Kotak”) announced an increase in fixed deposit interest rates across select amounts and tenor buckets by up to 25bps.  The Bank has revised its deposit rates for the 15-month to 2 years tenor bucket, offering 7.25% for deposit amounts Rs.2crs to 5crs and 7.10% for deposits up to Rs.2 crs. Senior Citizens are now offered a rate of 7.60% for deposits up to Rs.2 crore. The revised rates will be effective 10th Feb 2023. N Kotak Mahindra Bank has passed on the benefit of higher interest rates to its customers, offering them a higher return on…

India’s premier indigenous security and surveillance product manufacturing company, Prama India has opened its brand store in Gangtok to expand its market in the Sikkim’s region. The first-of-its-kind store, located in Gangtok, features PRAMA’s wide range of Video Security Products and Solutions. Prama India in association with a trusted partner 360 Securities has launched its brand store on February 10, in the Lower Tadong area of Gangtok. The Prama Brand Store inauguration event was attended by the leading local distinguished guests, security professionals and representatives of security business community. The newly inaugurated PRAMA store in Gangtok showcases a wide range…

Ola Electric, India’s largest electric vehicles company, announced the expansion of its D2C footprint in Silchar with the opening of a new Ola Experience Centre located in Lokenath Complex, Hailakandi Road, Birbal Bazar. With 200 such experience centres already operational across all major cities in the country, the company will expand its existing network to include 500 outlets by March 2023. Ola Experience Centres are a one-stop destination for EV enthusiasts to experience Ola's EV technology and gather information. They also provide test rides, purchase assistance from Ola's Brand Champions, financing options, and post-sales care and maintenance of Ola scooters.…

Ola Electric, India’s largest electric vehicles company, announced the expansion of its D2C footprint in Agartala with the opening of first two Ola Experience Centres located in Jail Ashram Road and Indiranagar. With 200 such experience centers already operational across all major cities in the country, the company will expand its existing network to include 500 outlets by March 2023. Ola has rolled out exclusive offers with its 'Love on 2 Wheels' campaign, including a discount of INR 12,000 on Ola S1 Pro and free access to its hypercharger network for a year. Customers can also take home an Ola…

Tata Motors is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer and customer centricity is at the core of their operations. They strive to provide the best-in-industry product lifecycle experience by building a resilient partnership with fleet owners and truck drivers. They also offer vehicle care programmers, fleet management solutions, annual maintenance packages and roadside assistance services under their Sampoorna Seva 2.0 initiative. Tata Motors' Sampoorna Seva initiative offers best-in-industry service, easy availability of spares and value-added services, such as Tata Alert, Tata Zippy, Tata Guru, and Tata Motors' extensive service network. Tata Motors has developed an after-sales services eco-system where customers have…

InsuranceDekho, India’s leading Insurtech player, has raised $150 million in Series A funding consisting of a mix of equity and debt, the largest ever series A round by an Indian Insurtech company. The equity round was led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and TVS Capital Funds with participation from Investcorp, Avataar Ventures and LeapFrog Investments. InsuranceDekho was founded by Ankit Agrawal and Ish Babbar in 2016 and has seen significant premium growth. It aims to achieve annualized premium run-rate of INR 3,500 crores by March 2023. The latest funding will be used to scale up product and technology functions, expand…