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HSBC Mutual Fund has launched the RedHex Hybrid Long-Short Fund, a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) strategy aimed at investors seeking regular returns along with long-term capital appreciation. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on June 2 and will remain available for subscription until June 16, 2026. The fund combines investments across multiple asset classes, including fixed income, equity arbitrage, REITs and INVITs, with the objective of generating risk-adjusted returns across different market cycles. The strategy is benchmarked against the NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index. HSBC Mutual Fund said the product is designed for “mid-ticket” investors and requires a…

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Wednesday launched ‘Navachar Mantra’, a national initiative aimed at identifying, nurturing and scaling grassroots innovations and early-stage enterprises across India, with a special focus on Tier-2, Tier-3 towns and rural regions.The programme was launched by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, at IIT Delhi. The initiative will be implemented by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) in partnership with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi as the technical knowledge partner.…

Eyewear brand Oakley has unveiled the latest chapter of its Players Collection campaign, featuring global sports stars Kylian Mbappé and Jaylen Brown. The collection introduces signature eyewear series co-created with the two athletes, highlighting their personal style, identity and sporting influence. The new release includes the Highland Jaylen Brown Signature Series, featuring an exclusive cocoa brown colour palette, Brown’s personal logo and Prizm™ Ruby lenses designed to provide enhanced coverage and sun protection. Inspired by Brown’s off-field fashion choices, the eyewear is built on a lightweight O-Matter™ frame for durability and comfort. Meanwhile, the Kylian Mbappé Signature Series Permian features…

Birla Fertility & IVF, one of India’s largest IVF networks, has partnered with Health Care Hospital in Pasighat to expand access to advanced fertility care in Arunachal Pradesh, reducing the need for patients to travel to metro cities and distant treatment centres. Under the collaboration, couples from Pasighat and neighbouring districts will be able to access key fertility services, including consultations, scans, ovulation monitoring and intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures locally at Health Care Hospital. The services will be provided under the clinical guidance and treatment protocols of Birla Fertility & IVF’s Guwahati centre, ensuring continuity of care while easing financial…

Mogu Mogu, the pioneer of the snackable drink category, has launched its latest global campaign in India, targeting Generation Z consumers with a message that encourages them to “chew through” awkward real-life situations instead of looking for a digital-style skip button. Titled “Wanna Skip? You Gotta Chew”, the campaign went live across India on June 1 and is built around common awkward moments identified through research conducted by Thailand-based beverage company SAPPE, the parent company of Mogu Mogu. The campaign highlights scenarios such as uncomfortable eye contact with strangers, being the only single person on a couples’ trip, and disappointing…

Sony India has launched its new BRAVIA 7II television series in the country, introducing its first True RGB LED technology aimed at delivering enhanced colour accuracy, deeper contrast and a more immersive home entertainment experience. The company announced that pre-bookings for select BRAVIA 7II models have commenced from May 28. The new BRAVIA 7II series is powered by Sony’s RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro technology, which independently controls red, green and blue LEDs to improve colour precision, brightness and black levels. Combined with the Cognitive Processor XR, the television is designed to reproduce visuals and sound in a way that…

Generali Central Life Insurance has donated two fully equipped life-support ambulances to Sir ThutobNamgyal (STNM) Hospital in Gangtok, strengthening emergency healthcare services and improving access to critical medical care across Sikkim, particularly in remote and hilly areas. The ambulances, equipped with advanced life-support systems, are expected to enhance the hospital’s emergency response capabilities and facilitate faster patient transfers from regions where access to healthcare remains challenging. The initiative is part of the insurer’s efforts to support healthcare infrastructure in the state, where it has served as the lead insurer since 2022. Speaking on the occasion, Generali Central Life Insurance Managing…

TVS Motor Company reported its highest-ever monthly sales performance in May 2026, registering total sales of 5,66,585 units, marking a 31 per cent growth compared to 4,31,275 units sold during the same month last year. The company said total two-wheeler sales rose 31 per cent to 5,43,111 units in May 2026 from 4,16,166 units a year ago. Domestic two-wheeler sales also recorded strong growth of 24 per cent, increasing to 3,84,565 units from 3,09,287 units in May 2025. Motorcycle sales grew 30 per cent to 2,73,802 units, while scooter sales rose 32 per cent to 2,20,740 units during the month.…

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renault Group, continued its strong growth trajectory by recording its ninth consecutive month of wholesale growth in May 2026, extending a positive run that began in September 2025. The automaker reported cumulative wholesale sales of 38,225 units between September 2025 and May 2026, marking a significant 46 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period last year. The performance highlights the company’s steady expansion in the Indian passenger vehicle market amid intense competition. According to VAAHAN data, Renault was among only two passenger vehicle manufacturers in the country to register positive retail…

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Monday convened the High-Level Roundtable of the India Skills Accelerator (ISA) in New Delhi to discuss measures for closing emerging skills gaps and strengthening India's position as a global talent hub. Held under the theme “From Insight to Action: Closing Skills Gaps for Growth”, the roundtable brought together leaders from government, industry, academia, international organisations and development partners. The discussions focused on workforce readiness, skills financing, emerging technologies and aligning skilling systems with evolving labour market demands. The India Skills Accelerator, announced in…