Business Correspondent - The Purbottar

07 May

Uber Moto rides into Shillong

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaShillong, Uber Moto

Uber launched its Moto service in Shillong which will offer riders a convenient and affordable two-wheeler mobility solution to move around the city. The launch reaffirms the company’s commitment to the region and highlights Uber Moto as a key growth driver as part of its ‘India to Bharat’ strategy to further increase its national footprint. It will benefit both riders and drivers.The Secretary and Commissioner of Transport Shri M.R. Synrem felicitated women drivers who have signed up for the new service. They also received tokens of appreciation from Uber representatives. Helmets were also distributed to the bike taxi operators. The…

06 May

SMART Superstore debuts in Raiganj

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaRaiganj, SMART Superstore

Reliance Retail’s large format supermarket SMART Superstore has launched its first store in Raiganj at PRM Market city Mall. The store provides one-stop shopping experience by offering a wide range of products including Grocery, Fruits & Vegetables, Dairy to Kitchenware, Homeware, Apparel, Consumer Electronics etc.It coupled with guaranteed discount of min 5% below MRP, on the entire range of products throughout the year and other attractive offers such as 1kg Sugar at Rs. 9 on minimum purchase of Rs. 1499, is the preferred Supermarket across India for monthly grocery shopping. It also offers lowest prices every day on Staples and…

06 May

Veet launches its new campaign with Katrina Kaif

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaKatrina Kaif, Veet

The world leader in depilatory products Veet® launched its new campaign with brand ambassador Katrina Kaif. The campaign focuses on equipping and catering to the needs of the modern, multifaceted, young women of today with Veet’s Cold Wax Strips. Directed by popular filmmaker Punit Malhotra, the campaign ‘The Better Way to Wax’ speaks to women seeking quick and effective hair removal solutions during peak summer months. Actress, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Katrina Kaif perfectly embodies qualities of a modern woman. Her journey from a celebrity to an entrepreneur is a powerful representation that ensures that she is the perfect fit…

06 May

AGL’s Rs.441 Crores Rights Issue opens for subscription

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAsian Granito India Limited

Rights issue of Rights issue of Asian Granito India Limited is open for subscription for its shareholders on April 25 and will close on May 10. Company is raising Rs. 441 crores through the rights issue to fund its Mega Expansion Plans Value Added Luxury Surfaces & Bathware Segments including GVT Tiles, Sanitaryware and SPC Flooring etc.Equity Shares under the Rights Issue are offered at a price of INR 63 per Share. The Company will issue upto 6,99,93,682 fully paid-up Equity Shares of face value of INR 10 each for cash at a price of INR 63 per Equity Share…

06 May

Schneider Electric organises the Green Yodha Yatra in Guwahati

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaGreen Yodha Yatra, Schneider Electric

The global leader in digital transformation of energy automation and management Schneider Electric organised the Green Yodha Yatra in Guwahati, Assam. It is a reaffirmation of the company's commitment to enable sustainable water management and building sustainable grids of the future. It will take place in 20 cities throughout India this year across various sectors. Dignitaries such as Dr Lakshmanan S, MD, Guwahati Smart City Limited (GSCL) and Mr. Debajyoti Das, MD, Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) led the session on sustainable water and grids of the future respectively.The company’s Green Yodha initiative aims to unite conscious citizens, businesses…

06 May

TECNO launches Phantom X in India

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaPhantom X, tecno

The global premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION India TECNO Mobile launched its bold and extraordinary flagship smartphone Phantom X in Indian market. The smartphone was recently awarded the globally renowned iF Design Award 2022, also known as the ‘Oscar of product design’. A 132-member jury assessed almost 11,000 entries from 57 countries to choose the most outstanding design. Phantom X is supported by an Octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 Processor, which is a superior ARM SoC for smartphones. It is equipped with a dual 48MP+8MP front camera and an impressive 108MP Ultra HD Mode set up with a 50MP+13MP+8MP laser-focused rear…

06 May

IBM launches STEM for Girls program

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaArunachal Pradesh, IBM ., STEM

IBM announced a collaboration with the Department of School Education in Arunachal Pradesh to introduce the IBM STEM for Girls program in more than 130 secondary and higher secondary schools across 15 districts in the state. More than 13,500 students studying between 8th and 10th grade will have exposure to digital fluency, coding skills training and 21st-century skills including life and career skills. It is a part of IBM’s commitment to skilling 30 million people worldwide by 2030.This initiative is part of a three-year program between IBM and the state government with Quest Alliance and AlombroMayuYaku Chi AmeyAroga as the…

05 May

Tata Motors launches e-cargo transport solutions

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Indiae-cargo, tata motors

India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors marked a significant leap forward in its drive towards promoting sustainable mobility with the launch of the all-new, revolutionary Ace EV– the electric version of the ever-popular Ace, exactly 17 years after redefining India’s freight movement. The new Ace EV, India’s most advanced, zero-emission, four-wheel small commercial vehicle (SCV), is a green and smart transport solution ready to serve a wide variety of intra-city applications. The new Ace EV offers a holistic solution for e-cargo mobility. Tata Motors also announced signing of strategic Memorandum of Understanding with leading e-commerce companies and logistics service…

05 May

CUP&A launches Two Books for Dibrugarh University

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, EducationCambridge University, Dibrugarh University

Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUP&A) launched two books titled Interact and Writing Skills to help the students of Dibrugarh University with their English courses and develop competence in the language. The book launch event was held at Dibrugarh University (DU) amidst the presence of more than 70 HODs and professors from various colleges under DU.Interact: A Course in Communicative English (Revised Edition) is a comprehensive coursebook meant for first-semester students at DU, Assam. The book covers the basics of communication skills, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Writing Skills is a comprehensive book designed for the B.A. and B.Com. students…

05 May

Gold remains resilient amid heightened global uncertainty

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaGOLD, World Gold Council

The global gold market saw a solid start to 2022 with first-quarter demand (excluding OTC) up 34% year-on-year, thanks to strong ETF flows, reflecting gold’s status as a safe-haven investment during times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.Geopolitical crises weighed heavily on the global economy and reinvigorated investor interest, pushing the gold price briefly to US$2,070/oz in March. The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends Report reveals gold ETFs had their strongest quarterly inflows of 269t since Q3 2020. Gold bar and coin demand were 11% above its five-year average at 282t. However, renewed lockdowns in China and high prices…