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 TECNO Mobile, the global premium smartphone brand, in collaboration with Cosmopolitan India, the world’s largest-read fashion and lifestyle magazine, launched the much-awaited CAMON 19 Pro 5G smartphone. This launch was held at a fashion event, titled ‘A Stylish Affair’. The CAMON 19 series was launched in early July this year and features three products - Camon 19 Neo, CAMON 19, and CAMON 19 Pro 5G. The August Digital Cover of Cosmopolitan India was shot on CAMON 19. CAMON 19 Pro5G is a fine balance between technology and style. The CAMON 19 Pro 5G is an advanced version of CAMON 19.…

 Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited, one of the fastest-growing private life insurers has declared a bonus of Rs 861-crore for FY2022 to all eligible participating policyholders. This is the 5th consecutive year of bonus payment and exceeds the bonus paid in FY2021 by 20%. All participating policies in-force as of 31 March 2022, are eligible to receive this annual bonus, which will be added to the policyholders’ benefits. Strong fund management capabilities coupled with robust risk management practices have enabled the Company to consistently reward participating policyholders with higher bonuses, showcasing the efficacy of participating products in helping consumers…

 Vi has emerged as the fastest 4G network in India, as per the ‘India Mobile Network Experience Report – April 2022’, by Opensignal, the independent global standard in analyzing consumer mobile experience. Vi delivered the fastest 4G Download and Upload Speeds on its Pan-India 4G network enabling users to work, study, socialize, access entertainment, ecommerce and other digital services. Opensignal assessed the 4G network experience of mobile phone users in India over a period of 90 days between December 1, 2021 and February 28, 2022. The report analyses data speed and experience across cities in 22 telecom circles. Hardik Khatri,…

 Repos, the pioneer of the Doorstep Fuel Delivery industry in India, has launched Repos Pay which is a 'first of its kind' Energy on credit Fintech platform to revolutionize energy distribution through its tech tool called DATUM. This launch ceremony took place last month in Mumbai and was graced by Shri Narayan Rane (Hon. Minister of MSME, Govt. of India). Repos organised a city launch of its tech tool DATUM in Kolkata on 6th August. The mini launch was witnessed by transporters, OEM officers and bankers. Repos aims in the delivery of fuel (starting with diesel) to doorsteps through Datum…

 Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd, and Ford India Private Limited (FIPL), has signed a Unit Transfer Agreement (UTA) for the acquisition of FIPL’s manufacturing plantsituated at Sanand, Gujarat. The acquisition includes:(i) entireland &buildings; (ii) Vehicle Manufacturing Plant along with machinery and equipment situated therein;and (iii) transfer of all eligible employees of FIPL’s vehicle manufacturing operations at Sanand, for a total consideration, exclusive of taxes, of Rs 725.7 Cr. FIPL will continue to operate its Powertrain Manufacturing Facilityby leasing back the land and buildings of the Powertrain Manufacturing Plant from TPEMLon mutually agreed terms.…

Oxford Economics has published its independent analysis of the significant economic impact of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (“Reckitt”) in India, one of Reckitt’s top three markets. As a global leader in health, hygiene, and nutrition products, Reckitt contributed a total ofINR78.8 billion (£775 million) to India’sGross Domestic Product (GDP)in 2021. The report assesses the value Reckitt brings to the Indian economy and society by combining three key impacts: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment and government receipts in 2021. The report highlights Reckitt’s contribution to wider social development in India, including its Research and Development (R&D) initiatives, upskilling its workforce and…

 Amazon India announced that it has further strengthened its operational engagement with the Indian Railways, with more than 325 inter-city transportation lanes for movement of customer packages. This is 5X increase in railway lanes since it began working with the Indian Railways in 2019, and is one of the enablers for the company to offer 1-day and 2-day delivery promises to customers in the hinterlands of the country. Amazon India now ferries customer packages with the Indian Railways to cities in West Bengal such as Siliguri and Murshidabad among others. Amazon was the first company in the Indian e-commerce space…

The season of festivals is here. Be it the celebration of Raksha Bandhan in the North, celebrating Onam in the South, or the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi in West, and the upcoming Pujo in East, India has a long list of reasons to celebrate with its diversity of cultures, beliefs, and languages. To brighten the celebration of the wonderful forthcoming festivals and make them even more memorable for everyone, here are some watches that would make for a perfect gifting option: Kenneth Cole - Kenneth Cole has created the perfect gift for the ladies. The transparent dial is in…

Samsung Electronics will unveil the next generation of its foldable smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event at Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru on August 10. Customers can pre-reserve the next Galaxy smartphones ahead of the event to be eligible for early access. To pre-reserve the next Galaxy smartphone, customers have to pay a token amount of Rs 1,999 on Samsung.com or at Samsung Exclusive Store. Customers who pre-reserve the next Galaxy smartphones will get additional benefits worth INR 5,000 after delivery of the device. Samsung believes meaningful innovations go beyond technical, providing a platform upon which our everyday lives become…

Sony India introduces the brand-new truly wireless LinkBuds. By leveraging LinkBuds’ unique design, sensor and spatial sound technologies, Sony is creating new sound experiences together with their partners, such as AR gaming, new work from home experiences and sound AR navigation. LinkBuds have been created with a unique open ring design. Sony’s noise reduction algorithm was developed using AI machine learning, using more than 500 million voice samples to suppress ambient noise. Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 reproduces all the detail in the music with minimal distortion. A specially designed 12mm ring driver provides rich, well-balanced sound. It comes with 360…