Business Correspondent - The Purbottar

03 May

Vi partners with ICRIER to set up InViCT

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessICRIER, Vi partners

With the objective to facilitate research advisory and policy support in the field of telecom policy, governance and regulation and with a view to contribute to the achievement of the Digital India mission, Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has partnered with the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) for a Telecom Centre of Excellence (CoE) and have named the Centre – InViCT (ICRIER and Vodafone Idea Centre for Telecom). A MoU to this effect was signed in the national capital recently between Dr. Deepak Mishra, Director & CEO, ICRIER and Mr. P. Balaji, Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs…

03 May

Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaEntrepreneurship, Pradhan Mantri, Skill Developmen

The Union Minister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan digitally inaugurated the launch of the National Apprenticeship Mela across 700+ locations in the country. Over 4000 organisations from more than 30 industries participated in the event. Individuals having a 5th–12th grade pass certificate, a skill training certificate, an ITI Diploma or a graduate degree were eligible to participate. The main objective was to encourage the hiring of approximately 1 lakh apprentices and to assist employers in identifying and developing their potential through training and practical skill sets. The young and aspiring workforce was given a choice of…

02 May

ASDC and Hero MotoCorp with Project Jeevika

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessASDC, HERO MOTOCORP, Project Jeevika

The Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) and the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters Hero MotoCorp have joined hands for “ProjectJeevika”, to train two-wheeler market technicians across the country on BS-VI Technology. Hero MotoCorp has trained more than 6000 technicians through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training ecosystem. The stakeholders are working towards promoting livelihood and upskilling of technicians to empower them from the financial backward situation with free training and development programs in the automobile service domain to make their jobs aspirational. ASDC will deliver a variety of learning modules and certifications in skilling. It will also…

02 May

Tiago hits 400,000 happy customers

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaTiago

India’s leading automotive brand Tata Motors commenced celebrations of its brand Tiago achieving the 4,00,000 sales mark with a signature roll-out from its home ground, the Sanand facility in Gujarat. The Company has launched #Tiago4ever campaign to celebrate with its employees and customers across all Tata Motors offices, plants and customer touchpoints.The Tiago has redefined the hatch segment with its sporty design, superior drivability, and best-in-class safety features and it bagged over 30 prestigious awards. Tata Motors has constantly kept the Tiago family refreshed with various technological interventions. The Tata Tiago with its BS-6 compliant engine is an important part…

02 May

COMEDK- Uni-GAUGE Entrance Exam for UGET 2022

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaCOMEDK, UGET, Uni-GAUGE Entrance Exam

COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE entrance examinations will be held on June 19, 2022, as a combined examination for admission to over 190 Engineering colleges and 50+ reputed private and deemed universities, respectively. The entrance test will be held for admissions to B.E/B. Tech programs for colleges affiliated with the Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation Trust and Uni-GAUGE member universities. The exam will be conducted online in over 150 cities across India, with over 400 test centers. This year, it expects over 80,000 students to appear for the examination. Applicants can register at www.comedk.org or www.unigauge.com. The application process is open online…

01 May

Glenmark launches First FDC Drug in India

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaFDC Drug, Glenmark

An innovation-driven global pharmaceutical company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited has launched a novel fixed-dose combination (FDC) of a widely used DPP4 inhibitor (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitor), Teneligliptin with Pioglitazone. This is the only available brand in India for adults with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes. Glenmark has launched this FDC under the brand name ZitaPlusPio which contains Teneligliptin (20 mg) + Pioglitazone (15 mg) to be taken once a day. Glenmark is the first company in India to market the innovative FDC of Teneligliptin+ Pioglitazone which is approved by the Drug Controller General of India. It will be useful for patients who…

01 May

Premium music listening experience with S2 TWS Buds

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaMrunal Thakur, TWS Buds

One of India’s fastest-growing audio brands Truke has launched its much-awaited S2 TWS Buds at a special launch price of INR 1499. The earbuds are the successor of the most celebrated Truke TWS buds S1. Actress Mrunal Thakur recently roped in as Truke’s brand ambassador. The latest earbuds will come embedded with several exemplary features like 20 Preset EQ Modes customizable via smart application alongside a Premium Sliding Case paired with Slide-N-Share Technology providing 1-Step Instant Paring. It also offer unparalleled total playtime of upto 48 hours with upto 10 hours of playtime on a single charge. The buds will…

01 May

Akshaya Patra’s collaboration with Apraava Energy

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAkshaya Patra, Apraava Energy

The Akshaya Patra Foundation has collaborated with a leading investor in the Indian power sector Apraava Energy to set up a centralised mid-day meal kitchen that will serve nutritious meals to 25,000 children daily in 450 government schools in Jorhat, Assam. The project is funded by an anchor donation of Rs 6.11 crore from Credit Suisse and aims to ensure the provision of healthy balanced meals to children, reduce school dropouts and enhance enrolment in schools. The kitchen is in an advanced stage of construction and is expected to be operational by July 2022. Apraava Energy will provide a fund…

30 Apr

Seagram’s 100 Pipers ‘Play For A Cause

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessSeagram’s 100 Pipers

Seagram’s 100 Pipers ‘Play For A Cause’ platform has been at the forefront of supporting causes that positively impact society, thereby bringing to life the brand’s core proposition of ‘Be Remembered For Good’ in an experiential manner. This year 100 Pipers ‘Play For A Cause’ pledges to a greener future by vowing to plant 1 million trees over the course of one year in partnership with AROH Foundation. Seagram’s 100 Pipers launched this momentous campaign on Earth Day (22 April). 100 Pipers has also embraced technologies of the future and launched India’s first Environment-themed NFTs dedicated to Tree Plantation titled…

30 Apr

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches ‘HumHaiHybrid’ campaign

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, India‘HumHaiHybrid’, campaign, TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the launch of a campaign titled ‘Hum Hai Hybrid’ through a specially curated web video series. This is an initiative to create awareness among consumers and the larger society about the overall benefits of Self-charging Hybrid Electric Vehicles (SHEVs) and its potential contribution to national objectives. With this digital campaign about the green mobility ‘Self-charging Hybrid Electric Vehicles’, TKM’s efforts are to foster a faster shift towards ‘mass electrification’ across the country. Designed and developed as a part of Toyota’s digital promotional approach, the ‘Hum Hai Hybrid’ campaign revolves around the content tailored to strengthen…