Business Bureau

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has launched Hello Ujjivan, India's first mobile banking application with 3 V's – voice, visual, vernacular-enabled features – to provide banking access to individuals who have limited reading and writing skills. The app is designed to instil banking habits in our MicroBanking and Rural customers who are digitally challenged. Hello Ujjivan, co-created with Navana.AI, is accessible by voice in eight regional languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, Kannada, Oriya, and Assamese. Customers can speak to the app in their native language to perform banking transactions and access services such as paying loan EMIs, opening FD…

Ajmal Perfumes, synonymous with crafting memories for over 70 years, have introduced an exceptional Discovery Set. The Discovery Set, introduced by Ajmal Perfumes, is a commitment to making the art of smelling well accessible at an arm's length of desire for the consumers.  The gift set is a curation of Five Eau De Parfum in 20ml experience bottles that includes a diverse range of fragrances from Yearn, Prose, Ascend, Neea and Aretha (Unisex Fragrances) and priced at INR. 2,500 and is available at select Ajmal Perfumes Stores. In India, Ajmal Perfumes is available at over 4000 Points of Sale across…

Courtyard by Marriott part, of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands has announced the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Shillong. Located in the heart of Shillong, also known as the Scotland of the East, this 182 key property is surrounded by breath-taking mountain views, offering guests both the vibe of a bustling city and the peaceful respite of nature. Courtyard by Marriott Shillong marks the 26th Courtyard by Marriott to join the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in India and further compliments our growing footprint in the country. Ranju Alex, Area Vice President – South Asia, Marriott International, said, “We…

India’s largest and fastest growing apparel and accessories specialty chain of Reliance Retail, TRENDS, announced the launch of its new Store in SHYAMPUR town of Howrah district in the state of West Bengal. Trends is truly democratizing fashion in India, by strengthening its reach & connect with consumers in India – right from Metros, mini metros, to Tier 1, 2 towns and beyond & is India’s favorite fashion shopping destination. The Trends store at SHYAMPUR offers a range of good quality and fashion merchandise that is relevant to the consumers of the region and at affordable prices. Customers can enjoy…

Two home-grown innovations; the world’s lowest cost liquid mosquito repellent device and a no-gas instant mosquito–kill spray developed by Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), was launched in the presence of experts from the National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control, Malaria No More India, Fortis Hospital Noida, among others. Branded Goodknight Mini Liquid and HIT No-Gas Spray, these innovations make safe & smoke free mosquito protection accessible for lower income consumers. GCPL understood the needs of these two products in depth and have developed innovations with breakthrough R&D. Firstly, by recognizing that many lower income households have high mosquito infestation…

India’s leading integrated supply chain and logistics solutions provider, Transport Corporation of India Ltd., has announced its financial results for the third quarter ending 31st December 2022. The consolidated report shows that the revenue from operations of Rs. 2802 Crores, growth of 18.8% y-o-y. EBITDA of Rs. 368 Crores compared to Rs. 320 Crores in 9M FY2022. PAT increases to Rs. 238 Crores compared to Rs. 206 Crores in 9M FY2022 and grew by 15.4%. Commenting on the results, Mr. Vineet Agarwal, Managing Director, TCI stated, "In Quarter 3 of the financial year, the company has accomplished consistent performance amidst…

Motorola has announced the launch of its latest smartphone in the e series franchise, moto e13. It is an all-in-one smartphone, set to disruptthis segment with up to 4GB RAM, powered by UNISOC T606 octa core processor and a 64GB storage to ensure a strong “hatke” performance, including a massive, long lasting 5000mAh battery that can last over 36 hours. The smartphone is available in two variants starting atan incredible price of just Rs 6,999 (2GB+64GB) and Rs 7,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant. With moto e13 launch, the company announces that the device will be the first to support Kangri…

Pepperfry has announced the launch of its new Studio in Sivasagar, Assam. The offline expansion is in line with the company’s aim to penetrate into niche markets and strengthen its omni channel consumer engagement in home and living space in India. Pepperfry’s studio footprint currently spans across 100+ cities with 200+ studios in the country. Pepperfry Studios have transformed the furniture retail landscape in India. The company’s omnichannel strategy is driven by expansion of FOFO studios across the country and it currently works with 90 plus unique partners. The new studio launched in partnership with M/S SANJIB KAKATY, is situated…

Cairn Oil & Gas, India’s largest private oil and gas exploration and production company, and a unit of Vedanta Group, is showcasing its vision, mission, and range of technologies at India Energy Week (IEW) 2023. Reflecting its commitment to sustainability and energy security, the Cairn’s stall at the event highlights the company’s integration of ESG in business strategies under the theme of ‘Transforming Energy Responsibly’. The IEW will address issues of long-term energy transition and progression towards de carbonization. Cairn aims to contribute 50% of its output to India's domestic crude oil and gas production. Cairn Energy has announced plans…

The second day of the first Energy Transition Working Group Meeting under India's G20 Presidency witnessed serious discussion on moving towards clean energy while reducing carbon emissions. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart Kanchana Wijesekera on the sidelines of the G20 meeting.  The G20 members discussed the theme 'Energy Security and Diversified Supply Chains' on the second day. They also shared their views on topics such as energy efficiency, reduction of carbon emissions from industries and control of energy consumption. During the meeting, India emphasised on…