Business Correspondent

Bandhan Bank today announced that it has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Controller General of Defence Accounts, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India for extending banking services to the Defence Pensioners and their families. The Bank will provide services to Defence Pensioners and their families through 557 branches. The Bank is aligned with the vision of the government in being a one stop solution to all pension-related activities of Defence pensioners under the Outreach Programme for Defence Pensioners on System for Pension Administration Raksha (SPARSH). The MoU was signed in New Delhi, in the presence of Shri.…

It’s that time of the year when there’s a nip in the air, perfect for getting cozy by bundling up with plenty of layers. A festive cheer also sets in, and The Body Shop, a Britain-based international personal care brand known for introducing some iconic, limited edition products, including some which have festive-inspired scents, has kept up its tradition this year as well. For this year’s Christmas, The Body Shop is launching a fantastic range of gift sets - from hand cream to shower gel and face masks to lip balm, in 3 limited-edition ranges Wild Pine, Passionfruit, and Spiced…

Godrej Appliances, a business unit of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group has launched GodrejHot & Cold Air Conditioner to maintain the desired room temperature in both summers and winters. The AC can cool your room in the scorching summer heat when temperatures can soar higher than 50°C, and can warm the room in chilling winter seven as the ambient temperature reaches sub-zero temperatures as low as -7°C. The ACs are well suited for territories that tend to use heaters during winters. Godrej Hot and Cold Air Conditioners are available in 1.5 Tr. 3-Starwith Twin Rotary…

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. (RGICL), one of India’s leading Private General Insurance Companies, launches first of its kind premium health insurance product – Reliance Health Infinity Policy that offers limitless benefits. This unique product comes loaded with high sum insured up to ₹5 Crores, superior features like MoreGlobal Cover, Maternity Cover, OPD Cover, unlimited restoration of sum insured, and 15 plus useful add-on benefits. It also rewards customers for being fit both financially and physically by offering India’s first Credit Score based discount and BMI-based discount on the premium. Reliance Health Infinity Policy’s ‘more’ benefit options – MoreGlobal, MoreCover…

Mr. Akio Toyoda, President  & CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”), and founder and team owner of ROOKIE Racing participated under the driver name “Morizo” in the 25-hour endurance race in Thailand over December 17th and 18th in Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Corolla. This was the first time that this technology has been used in a race outside Japan. This was also an opportunity for Toyota to demonstrate its multiple pathway approaches to accelerate actions towards Carbon Neutrality, by displaying and demonstrating various clean technologies, including Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Fuel Cell…

The iconic Hornbill Festival 23rd edition in Nagaland came to an end with glittering ceremony witnessing power-packed performances by various artists from the State. Cultural presentation ‘Made in Nagaland’ and Unity Dance representing all Naga tribes were the highlights. The closing ceremony saw the Honorable Chief Minister, Nagaland, ShriNeiphiu Rio as the special guest, andJustice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Supreme Court of India, as the honoured guests. The 23rd Hornbill Festival had a first attached to it as the festival focused on health through partnership with The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT).Led by Durex and implemented by PLAN India, the Birds…

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced that Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has signed a definitive agreement with its fully owned subsidiary, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd. for the operation of 921 electric buses in the city of Bengaluru. As part of the agreement, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd. will supply, operate and maintain 921 units of 12-metre low-floor electric buses for a period 12 years. Tata Starbus Electric is an indigenously developed vehicle with superior design and best-in-class features for a sustainable and comfortable commute. Tata Motors’ state-of-the-art research and development facilities have steadily…