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Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has added the new Xtreme 200S 4 Valve to its premium portfolio, following the launch of the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V. The Xtreme 200S 4V adds to the brand's success, aiming to expand its appeal to youth worldwide with its redefined X-range of premium motorcycles. The Hero Xtreme 200S 4V offers powerful riding dynamics, sporty character, safety, and everyday practicality. Its thrilling design and state-of-the-art LED headlights provide superior visibility, while striking dual-tone and sporty graphics showcase the motorcycle's distinctive flair. The motorcycle's ergonomics are enhanced by a split handlebar,…

Castrol, India’s leading lubricant player, unveiled a new marketing campaign, #BadhteRahoAage, focusing on the opportunity of remarkable progress and success of truckers who prefer Castrol CRB TURBOMAX. The campaign, developed in collaboration with Ogilvy marks a significant milestone for Castrol in reinforcing its commitment to the progress and success of truckers. The campaign's first leg features a TVC with two contrasting characters: Sukhi, a progressive trucker who consistently uses Castrol CRB TURBOMAX, and Dukhi, who frequently experiences engine failures due to incorrect oil choices. The TVC highlights the importance of selecting the right engine oil for truckers to succeed in…

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) conducted "ChintanShvir" to promote entrepreneurship growth in India by bringing together stakeholders like central ministries, state governments, organizations, institutions, and entrepreneurs to collaborate and create a unified approach.The event focused on entrepreneurship development, focusing on three thematic areas: strengthening the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering financial, marketing, digital linkages, compliance, and capacity building, mentoring, and handholding. It proposed actionable strategies and focused on three key areas. Shedding light on the workshop, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said, "To amplify the impact of entrepreneurship at…

New Range Rover Velar is available in Dynamic HSE with two powertrain options: a 2.0 l petrol engine with 184 kW and 365 Nm torque and a 2.0 l Ingenium diesel engine with 150 kW and 420 Nm torque. New Range Rover Velar bookings open in India. The New Range Rover Velar is a sophisticated luxury vehicle with a new front grille, Pixel LED headlights, and Dynamic Bend Lighting. Its exterior colors are Metallic Varesine Blue and Premium Metallic Zadar Grey, while the interior features Deep Garnet and Caraway colors. The 28.95 cm floating curved glass touchscreen ensures seamless integration,…

Toyota Mobility Foundation and WRI India released a study that Offers Key Insights into Metro Usage Patterns Across India. A survey of 7,200 commuters in Nagpur, Delhi, and Bengaluru, conducted as part of STAMP, highlights solutions for improving last-mile connectivity to metros. The paper was presented at Connect Karo 2023, a WRI India event showcasing sustainable development initiatives. The study reveals poor access to metro stations in India, limiting the metro's full potential. It highlights the need for comprehensive planning to address last-mile connectivity issues. Indian metro systems primarily attract 18-35-year-olds, with walking and low-cost shared modes being popular. The…

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile company, has launched the new-generation, cutting edge range of gensets in India. Tata Motors Gensets are high-performance, CPCB IV+ compliant gensets available in 25kVA to 125kVA configurations. These fuel-efficient, block loading engines offer lower operating costs and uninterrupted power delivery for businesses.  Designed and tested at Tata Motors' R&D facility, these engines are suitable for diverse applications. Mr. R Ramakrishnan, Senior Vice President, Spares and Non Vehicular Business – Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors, commented,“The state-of-the-art gensets deliver an enhanced performance, are more fuel-efficient and come with a strong block loading capability that ensures lower operating…

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has announced the renewal of its MoU with the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana, to upskill an additional 10,000 college students by 2023-24. Earlier, HCCB and the Govt of Telangana, together trained a total of 10196 students in the state to date in the first year of their partnership in 2022.  HCCB and Telangana announced extension of initiative in presence of Mr. Ch Malla Reddy, Minister for Labour, Employment, Factories, Skill Development. The "Campus to Corporate" program aims to upskill college students and prepare them for the…

Minda Corporation Limited, the flagship company of Spark Minda has secured a significant contract from a leading OEM to produce Battery Chargers for Electric Vehicles (EVs). The lifetime value of the order is INR 750-crore. This big order win underscores company's commitment towards sustainable mobility and enhances its range of EV offerings.Mr. Aakash Minda, Executive Director said, “This prestigious order is a testament to Spark Minda’s robust EV product portfolio and our focus on customer-centricity. This milestone underlines our commitment towards promoting sustainable mobility and our ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the global automotive industry”.The awarded product…

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka after the full load commencement of power supply from India's Godda USCTPP. This marks the Adani Group's entry into transnational power projects, where 100% of generated power is supplied to another nation. Adani Power Jharkhand Ltd, a subsidiary of Adani Power, completed the dependable capacity test for the Godda plant in India on 12 July. The test, a mandatory requirement under the power purchase agreement with Bangladesh, evaluated the simultaneous functioning of the plant's two units. The first 800 MW unit began commercial operations on 6…

Samsung India announced the Top 10 teams of its national education and innovation competition, ‘Solve for Tomorrow’, celebrating the spirit of innovation, enterprise and social responsibility amongst India’s Gen Z. The program ends with the announcement of three national winners, each with a chance to win INR 1.5 crore in prize money. Name of top ten teams are Demeter, Hackvengers, Jalraaj, Milaan, Musketeers, NIT Surat, Releathered, TEG, Think, Touchpad. Top 10 cities teams tackle real-world problems like seawater conversion, pest identification, food waste, beach cleaning, sustainable tanning, and accessibility for hearing loss individuals. They also aim to bridge communication gaps,…