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Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has been ranked the world’s No.1 sustainable FMCG company on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index 2025, marking the first time the company has secured the top global position on the prestigious benchmark. The company scored 89 out of 100 in the Personal Products category in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), which evaluated more than 3,500 companies worldwide. The assessment measures performance across environmental, social and governance (ESG) parameters including emission reduction, sustainable sourcing, packaging management, water stewardship, labour practices and product lifecycle management. The recognition also marks a milestone year for GCPL as…

India’s iconic beverage brand Rasna has launched Rasna Nutri+, a nutrition-enriched powder concentrate, marking what the company calls a major push into the growing health drinks segment while retaining its signature taste. Developed by Rasna’s R&D division, the new product blends traditional refreshment with added vitamins and minerals aimed at meeting the wellness needs of modern Indian families. The launch comes as India’s health drinks market, valued at USD 9 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at 11–12% CAGR over the next decade. Rasna Nutri+ is positioned to tap this demand for functional beverages enriched with nutrients. As part…

Seagate Technology has announced its next-generation Mozaic™ 4+ storage platform, introducing the industry’s highest-capacity hard drives designed to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and large-scale data centres. The company said the Mozaic 4+ platform, built on heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology, is the only HAMR-based storage platform currently deployed at scale. The platform supports hard drives with capacities of up to 44TB and is already qualified and in production with two leading hyperscale cloud providers. Seagate said the new system incorporates a next-generation suspension architecture and an enhanced system-on-a-chip, enabling precise data recording at higher densities while maintaining…

TVS Motor Company on Thursday expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of the TVS Orbiter V1, a new entry-level electric scooter powered by a 1.8 kWh battery. Along with the launch, the company also introduced Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) across its EV portfolio to provide customers with a flexible ownership model. With the addition of the Orbiter V1 and the BaaS model, the company’s EV scooter range now starts at ₹49,999 (ex-showroom Delhi, inclusive of PM e-Drive subsidy). Customers opting without the BaaS model can purchase the scooter at ₹84,500 (ex-showroom Delhi). The BaaS option separates the vehicle cost from…

V-Guard Industries Limited has won the prestigious German Design Award 2026 for its innovative Luxecube Water Heater. The award, presented by the German Design Council, recognises excellence in product design. The award ceremony was held in Frankfurt and brought together leading designers and industry experts from 17 nationalities. The 2026 edition of the awards received more than 3,900 entries from 57 countries, making it one of the most competitive global design platforms. V-Guard’s win highlights its focus on combining functionality, aesthetics and everyday usability in product development. This also marks the company’s second consecutive win at the German Design Awards…

Renault Group has announced a new global strategic plan titled “futuREady”, marking the next phase of its transformation as the company aims to strengthen its position as the reference European carmaker in an increasingly competitive automotive industry. The strategy builds on the success of the Renaulution plan launched in 2021, which helped the company regain momentum through product renewal and stronger brand positioning. Under the new roadmap, Renault Group plans to launch 36 new models by 2030, including 22 in Europe with 16 electric vehicles, while expanding its presence in key growth markets such as India, South America and South…

M.P. Ahammad, Chairman of Malabar Group, was conferred the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026 for his leadership in transforming the global jewellery retail industry and contributing to society.The award was presented at a ceremony held at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders and prominent personalities from business and entertainment. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were present at the event along with Lokmat Chairman Vijay Darda, ministers, bureaucrats and other distinguished guests.Presented by the Lokmat Media Group, the awards…

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will host a breakout session on “Strengthening India’s Care Ecosystem: Skilling 1.5 Lakh Multiskilled Caregivers” during the Post-Budget Webinar on the theme ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People’. The webinar is part of a series organised by the Ministry of Finance following the Union Budget 2026–27. The day-long webinar will be led and coordinated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the Post-Budget Webinar 2026–27 on March 9. The platform will bring together key stakeholders to discuss implementation strategies outlined…

Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Shubh Flexi Pension Plan, a new retirement solution designed to provide guaranteed lifetime income along with market-linked growth opportunities, as rising life expectancy and healthcare costs reshape retirement planning in India. The plan aims to address growing concerns among individuals about outliving their savings while maintaining financial independence and lifestyle aspirations during retirement. With the Shubh Flexi Pension Plan, policyholders receive annuity payouts for life while also benefiting from market-linked returns through equity exposure linked to the NIFTY 50. Jeelani Basha, President and Chief Distribution Officer (CDO) for Alternate & Emerging Channels, Tata…

India Yamaha Motor has announced a range of special festive offers on its popular motorcycles and scooters in West Bengal ahead of the Eid celebrations, aiming to attract buyers looking for attractive deals during the festive season. In a press statement issued on March 10 from Chennai, Yamaha said customers can avail a 70th Anniversary Special Price on the Yamaha R15 series, offering savings of Rs 6,000 on the on-road price. The company has also introduced a special offer on the Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid, providing savings of up to Rs 7,000, making the sporty scooter more accessible for…