Business Bureau

Flipkart has announced that its flagship festive event, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, will be transformed into India’s fastest shopping festival with the launch of Flipkart Minutes, promising doorstep delivery within 10 minutes across 19 cities and 3,000 pin codes. The 12th edition of TBBD begins at midnight, bringing blockbuster deals on mobiles, electronics, groceries, beauty, personal care, fresh fruits, vegetables, and festive hampers. Customers can expect lipsticks from Rs 49, up to 80% off on perfumes and deodorants, Rs 9 fruits and vegetables, and discounts up to 50% on gourmet essentials like olive oil, coffee, pulses, and millets.…

In a bid to empower small businesses across India this festive season, GoDaddy has announced its September Super Savings campaign, offering select domain names for just ₹99 for a one-year term. The promotion, running from 23–29 September 2025, allows new customers to purchase a .live domain, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to establish a digital presence ahead of Navaratri. Navaratri, traditionally a period of high consumer demand, presents a crucial window for small businesses to maximize sales. GoDaddy’s initiative aims to help these businesses build trust, increase visibility, and stand out online during the festival. The campaign also introduces new top-level…

Bajaj Finserv AMC’s flagship equity scheme, Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund, has crossed a significant milestone, with assets under management (AUM) reaching ₹5,410.04 crore across 2,52,388 folios as of 31 August 2025. Launched in August 2023, the fund has delivered a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.19% under the regular plan and 20.91% under the direct plan, highlighting its strong performance in a short span. The fund follows a ‘Megatrends’ investment strategy, identifying structural shifts in technology, demographics, regulatory frameworks, environment, and societal transformation. Its diversified portfolio spans 81 stocks across sectors such as banking, financial services, pharmaceuticals, IT,…

As India gears up to observe National Ayurveda Day on September 23, experts are highlighting the growing relevance of Ayurveda in addressing modern lifestyle challenges. Stress, sleep disorders, anxiety, weight concerns, and hormonal imbalances are pushing many to seek holistic solutions rooted in the ancient science of life. Dr. Madhumitha Krishnan, an Ayurveda specialist, emphasizes practices such as waking up early during Brahma Muhurta, adopting mindful diets including almonds and fresh produce, and integrating yoga and meditation into daily routines. Personalized approaches, based on one’s dominant dosha—Pitta, Vata, or Kapha—are increasingly seen as essential for sustained wellbeing. Ayurveda also underscores…

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce giant, is set to transform two-wheeler shopping with a fully digital, end-to-end experience as the Big Billion Days festival approaches. The platform offers an extensive range of petrol and electric two-wheelers, including top brands such as Hero, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, TVS iQube, Chetak, Ather, VIDA, OLA, Ampere, and premium options like Royal Enfield, Jawa Yezdi, KTM, and Triumph. The recent GST revision, reducing tax on two-wheelers below 350cc from 28% to 18% from September 22, further boosts affordability. Flipkart’s digital-first approach allows customers to complete the entire purchase journey online, including insurance, registration, and financing, with…

slice Small Finance Bank (slice SFB) has appointed retired IAS officer and former IMF Senior Advisor, K.V. Eapen, as an Independent Director on its Board, strengthening the bank’s focus on Northeast India. Mr. Eapen, with 35 years of experience in public administration, financial policy, and institutional governance, has served in key roles across Assam and Meghalaya, including as Secretary of the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, overseeing national financial inclusion programmes. His international experience at the International Monetary Fund, coupled with prior board positions in public sector banks…

ICICI Bank has launched its much-awaited ‘Festive Bonanza 2025’, rolling out attractive deals across e-commerce, mobiles, electronics, fashion, travel, grocery, dining, and home décor. Customers can enjoy cashbacks and discounts up to ₹50,000 by using ICICI Bank credit/debit cards, internet banking, cardless EMI, and consumer finance. The Bank has partnered with Apple, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, OnePlus, MakeMyTrip, Swiggy, Pepperfry, and several other leading brands. Notably, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days (September 23–October 2) will see ICICI Bank customers availing 10% extra discounts up to ₹4,500. On premium gadgets, the Bank is offering ₹6,000 cashback on iPhone 17 and up to…

In a major stride for Indian healthcare, Meril, one of the country’s leading medical device companies, unveiled the Mizzo Endo 4000, a next-generation soft tissue surgical robotic system. The system integrates AI-powered 3D anatomical mapping, 5G-enabled telesurgery, and global collaboration features, aiming to enhance surgical precision and accessibility nationwide. The Mizzo Endo 4000 is designed for a wide range of specialties including general surgery, gynaecology, urology, thoracic, colorectal, bariatric, hepatobiliary, ENT, gastrointestinal, and oncology procedures. With its open console design and real-time AI guidance, surgeons can now perform complex operations remotely, bringing world-class expertise to underserved regions. Advanced robotic arms…

Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd., a leading life insurance company in India, today announced the launch of ShubhMaha Life, a Non-Linked, Participating Whole Life Savings Plan designed to meet financial needs across all stages of life. The plan offers high life cover during peak earning years, reduced cover during retirement, tax-free retirement income, and long-term critical illness protection. Kamal Bhardwaj, Chief Bancassurance Officer, Tata AIA Life Insurance, said, “ShubhMaha Life is tailored to grow with individuals—providing strong protection when responsibilities are highest, ensuring financial independence in retirement, and covering critical health needs. This launch underscores our commitment to delivering…

Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, recognized by Newsweek as India’s Best Private Hospital for six consecutive years, has announced the expansion of its specialized oncology outreach in the Northeast with a strong focus on precision oncology powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. At an awareness event in Dimapur on September 16, held in association with NGO Beyond Cancer and Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Dr. Amit Bhargava, Director, Medical Oncology, presented recent advances that enable personalized treatment based on tumour DNA sequencing. He emphasized that AI-driven tools are transforming cancer care by predicting treatment responses…