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Ultraviolette, India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art Experience Centre, the UV Space Station, in Howrah, further solidifying its presence across 25 cities nationwide. The facility, established in partnership with Ultraa Speed Auto, showcases the brand’s performance-oriented motorcycles, including the X-47 Crossover, F77 MACH 2, and F77 SuperStreet, offering end-to-end customer engagement from personalized test rides to dedicated service and genuine spares. The X-47 Crossover, the world’s first radar and camera-integrated commercially launched motorcycle, features a 10.3 kWh battery, IDC range of 323 km, DC fast charging, and advanced safety systems. The F77 models deliver 40.2 hp, 100…

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched two new motorcycles—the CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX—in Guwahati, Assam, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio in the Northeast market. Priced at Rs. 1,12,000 for the CB125 Hornet (introductory offer) and Rs. 77,668 for the Shine 100 DX (ex-showroom Guwahati), the company also rolled out grand customer deliveries on Saturday. Designed for next-gen riders, the CB125 Hornet comes with sporty styling, golden USD front forks, all-LED lighting, a 4.2-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity, and a 123.94cc fuel-injected engine delivering 8.2 kW power and 11.2 Nm torque. Honda…

Godrej Agrovet Limited, one of India’s largest diversified agri-food businesses, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India. Signed on the sidelines of World Food India 2025, this proposed investment of INR 960 Crore is a significant step in the company’s journey towards enhancing its food processing capabilities through state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an R&D center. Sunil Kataria, CEO & MD, Godrej Agrovet Limited, said, “We are grateful for the support from MoFPI and committed to advancing India’s food processing capabilities and agricultural innovation.” Signed in the presence of…

Škoda Auto India has announced the much-awaited return of its legendary performance sedan, the Octavia RS. Pre-bookings will open on October 6, 2025, exclusively through the company’s official website. Available in limited numbers as a Fully-Built Unit (FBU), the Octavia RS aims to reignite the passion of Indian driving enthusiasts with sharper design, advanced dynamics, and the iconic RS badge. Ashish Gupta, Brand Director of Škoda Auto India, said, “Earlier this year, we promised that a global icon would return to India. Today, I’m proud to announce that we’ve delivered on that promise with the Octavia RS. With this launch,…

Food delivery platform Swiggy has partnered with seven of Kolkata’s leading Durga Puja pandals to launch a unique ‘Bhog Experience Box’, offering devotees an opportunity to enjoy the rituals and flavours of the festival at home. Priced at a token amount of ₹21, a total of 6,000 curated boxes are available for pre-order on the Swiggy app starting September 28, with deliveries beginning from September 29. Each Bhog Experience Box includes flowers used in puja rituals, sindoor, a clay idol of MaaDurga, and traditional dishes from the pandals such as AlooBhaja, Labra Curry, Kichuri, Luchi, Polao and Payes. Some of…

Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI), one of India’s leading warehousing, multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has announced the opening of one of its largest warehouses in Kolkata. The new facility, situated in CGTA Nagar, spans across about 3 lakh sq. ft. on 10.5 acres of land. It is positioned as a hub for Eastern and North-eastern India, and supports cross-border trade with neighbouring Bhutan, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. It is equipped to serve a diverse range of industries including automotive, e-commerce, FMCG, retail, textiles and others. It also offers cold-chain solutions. “Our new warehouse in Kolkata reflects…

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), C-DOT, and Tejas Networks, today launched India’s first fully indigenous 4G network, the Bharat Telecom Stack. The initiative, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a digitally self-reliant India, aims to strengthen national security and bridge the digital divide by providing connectivity to 26,700 additional villages. The Bharat Telecom Stack, designed and developed entirely in India, integrates C-DOT’s EPC core applications, Tejas’ base stations, and TCS’ Cognitive Network Operations platform for real-time management. Deployed across 100,000 sites within two years, this network ensures seamless integration with BSNL’s…

Medanta – The Medicity, recently recognized as India’s Best Private Hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, has launched a year-long campaign titled “Jaanta Hai Medanta” aimed at raising awareness and promoting action against cancer across India. The initiative begins with a focus on Breast Cancer, which constitutes one in four cancers among women worldwide. Highlighting the urgent need for early detection, Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, said, “Cancer care must be evidence-based, humane, and accessible. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and medical research to ensure that every patient receives the best possible care, regardless of their…

ITC’s Bingo! Tedhe Medhe is set to electrify Assam’s Durga Puja celebrations with Rockanjali, a high-voltage music-on-wheels festival that will transform Guwahati’s streets into pulsating concert arenas. The initiative blends the vibrant spirit of Puja with live rock performances, promising an unprecedented festive experience for music lovers across the city. The Rockanjali tour will feature Assam’s iconic bands, Barnali Collective and Blue Wings, performing at popular city hotspots. The schedule kicks off on Sasthi (28 September) at Latasil Park from 3 PM to 8 PM and continues on Saptami (29 September) at Nehru Park during the same hours. Each show…

DSP Mutual Fund has unveiled India’s first Flexi Cap Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) – the DSP Nifty 500 FlexiCap Quality 30 ETF – aimed at simplifying long-term investing while ensuring exposure to quality companies across large, mid, and small caps. The ETF tracks the Nifty 500 FlexiCap Quality 30 TRI, a benchmark that dynamically adjusts allocations based on market momentum, automatically increasing exposure to mid and small caps when they outperform and shifting towards large caps in leading phases. The ETF offers investors a low-cost, single-product solution that combines flexibility, quality, and transparency. Since its inception in October 2009, the…