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Bandhan Bank announced the opening of its currency chest in Guwahati, largest in the North East Region so far by any banking institution. This is the Bank’s second currency chest. This will help the Bank in cash management for the branches and ATMs in the region.This currency chest will help the overall financial ecosystem in the North East with the supply of currency notes. Executive Director ofthe Reserve Bank of India, Jose J Kattoor; Regional Director for North Eastern States, RBI Guwahati, Sanjeev Singha; and MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank,Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, along with other senior officials were present…

Exhibiting extraordinary talent and skills, twenty candidates from India, won two silvers, three bronzes and thirteen medallions for excellence in the ongoing WorldSkills Competition 2022 (WSC2022). They participated in the following trades — Water Technology,Patisserie and Confectionary, Hotel Reception, Prototype Modelling, Mechatronics, Graphic Design Technology, Bakery, Jewellery, Web Technologies, Health & Social Care, Mobile Robotics, Restaurant Services, Information Network Cabling, Autobody Repair, Automobile Technology, 3d Digital Game Art, Fashion Technology and Hair Dressing in the ongoing WorldSkills Competition 2022 (WSC2022). This is also the first time that India has won a medal in the skill of Hotel Reception This year,…

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Jaguar Land Rover and Wolfspeed, Inc. has announced a strategic partnership to supply Silicon Carbide semiconductors for next generation electric vehicles, delivering increased power train efficiency and extended driving range. Under its Reimagine strategy, Jaguar Land Rover is transforming to an electric-first business, to become carbon net zero across its supply chain, products, services, and operations by 2039. Wolfspeed’s advanced Silicon Carbide technology will be used specifically in the vehicles’ inverter, managing the transfer of power from the battery to the electric motors. The first Range Rover vehicles with this advanced technology will be available from 2024, and the new…

Pepperfry, the leading ecommerce furniture and home goods company, has announced the launch of its 1stStudio in Silchar, Assam. The offline expansion is in line with the company’s aim to penetrate into niche markets and strengthen its omni channel consumer engagement in home and living space in India. Pepperfry Studios have transformed the furniture retail landscape in India. The company’s omnichannel strategy is driven by expansion of FOFO studios across the country and it currently works with 90 plus unique partners. The new studio launched in partnership with Lifecooz Build mart Traders, is situated at a prime location at Silchar…

The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report reveals that gold demand (excluding OTC) in the third quarter of 2022hit 1,181tonnes, up 28% year-on-year.Strong demand pushed the year-to-date total toits pre-COVID levels. Investors sought to hedge inflation with bar and coin investment,driving total retail demand up 36% y-o-y. This was supported by significant purchasing in Turkey(up more than fivefoldy-o-y) and in Germany (up 25% y-o-y at 42t), but also from visible contributions across all major markets. Jewellery consumption continued to rebound and is now back to pre-pandemic levels, reaching 523t –10% higher compared to Q3 2021. Much of this…

Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, announced that young people ages 15 to 17 (as of July 1st, 2023) can apply for the 2023 Rise Global Challenge with the launch of the ‘Rise To’ campaign. The flagship program of Schmidt Futures and the anchor of a broader $1 billion philanthropic commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt. To celebrate the opening of applications, the ‘Rise To’ creative campaign invites brilliant young minds to continue to turn opportunities into action as they ‘Rise To’ face the world’s most pressing issues. Produced by Ogilvy, the campaign seeks to inspire and foster…

Nissan Motor India announced cumulative wholesales of 10,011 units, inclusive of domestic wholesales of 3061 units and export wholesales of 6950 units, in the month of October 2022. The cumulative wholesale YTD growth stood at 22% as compared to the same period last year. In the month of October, Nissan showcased to the media its intended portfolio expansion in India of globally established and premium products, the Nissan X-Trail, Qashqai, and the Juke, and has started running feasibility tests around its manufacturing facility in Chennai. The Nissan Magnite continues to be the preferred choice of vehicle in the B-SUV segment…

Pepperfry,the leadingecommercefurniture and home goods company, announced the launch of its 1stStudio inNagaon, Assam.The offline expansion is in line with the company’s aim to penetrate into niche markets and strengthen itsomnichannel consumer engagement in home and living space in India. Pepperfry’s studio footprint currently spans across 100+ cities with 200+ studios in the country Pepperfry Studios have transformed the furniture retail landscape in India. The company’s omnichannel strategy is driven by expansion of FOFO studios across the country and it currently works with 90 plus unique partners. The new studio launched in partnership withR D TRADERS, is situated at a…

Pepperfry, the leading ecommerce furniture and home goods company, announced the launch of its 1stStudio inSiliguri, West Bengal.The offline expansion is in line with the company’s aim to penetrate into niche markets and strengthen itsomnichannel consumer engagement in home and living space in India. Pepperfry’s studio footprint currently spans across 100+ cities with 200+ studios in the country. Pepperfry Studios have transformed the furniture retail landscape in India. The company’s omnichannel strategy is driven by expansion of FOFO studios across the country and it currently works with 90 plus unique partners. The new studio launched in partnership with Everest Steal,…