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Vodafone Idea (Vi) has stepped up its focus on the growing enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) market with the launch of Vi Intelligence, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating AI-led transformation across its operations and business customers. The move reflects the growing demand for AI-driven solutions as companies increasingly explore intelligent automation, improved customer engagement and operational efficiency. The initiative centres on the Vi Intelligence Lab, established in partnership with PwC India, which will develop, incubate and scale enterprise AI solutions. PwC India will deploy a dedicated Centre of Excellence team at Vi's Mumbai facility, combining Vi's telecom infrastructure with PwC's…

Medical cost growth in India is expected to moderate to 10.1 per cent in 2027 from 11.5 per cent in 2026, but healthcare expenses will continue to rise significantly faster than general inflation, according to a report released by global professional services firm Aon plc on Wednesday. Aon’s 2027 Global Medical Trend Rates Report estimates India's general inflation at 4 per cent in 2027, while the net medical trend rate, after adjusting for inflation, is projected to decline from 7.4 per cent in 2026 to 6.1 per cent in 2027. India's projected medical cost growth remains above the Asia-Pacific average…

Godrej Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Culture and architecture firm AUR to establish the Godrej Pavilion at the India Biennale 2026, scheduled to be held at Purana Qila in New Delhi from December 4, 2026, to March 21, 2027. The non-permanent exhibition and cultural space will be inaugurated on December 4 and designed around the theme ‘Shadows of the Arches’, drawing inspiration from the geometric arches of Mughal architecture. The pavilion will use temporary, low-impact and reusable construction methods to complement the heritage monument. The 108-day Biennale, themed ‘Tat Tvam Asi — You…

Nissan Motor India Private Limited (NMIPL) has announced a limited-period festive offer providing CNG retrofitment at no additional cost on select variants of its Magnite and Gravite models, aiming to make CNG-powered mobility more accessible to Indian customers. Under the offer, customers purchasing eligible variants of the Magnite can avail of CNG retrofitment worth Rs 74,999, while the benefit is valued at Rs 85,999 for the Gravite. The government-approved retrofitment kits come with a third-party warranty of three years or 1,00,000 km, in addition to the vehicles' standard product warranty. The offer will remain valid until November 16, 2026, and…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken a decisive legal stand against PepsiCo, accusing the multinational beverage giant of deliberately marketing high-caffeine products as "energy drinks" to dupe consumers. In a 57-page affidavit filed before the Delhi High Court on October 28, the country’s top food safety regulator argued that India lacks prescribed statutory standards for products sold under the specific "energy drink" category. FSSAI alleged that PepsiCo was fully aware that beverages like Adrenaline Rush and Sting Energy fall under regulations for caffeinated drinks, yet chose to promote them using unverified marketing terminology. The regulator…

Tata Motors and Italy-based Iveco Group have formally come together to establish a global commercial mobility enterprise, combining their complementary vehicle portfolios, technologies and international market presence to strengthen their position in the global commercial vehicle industry. Ranked fourth globally among commercial vehicle manufacturers, the combined enterprise will have a presence in more than 130 countries, with annual sales volumes of approximately 590,000 units and combined revenues of around €21 billion (over Rs 2.28 lakh crore). The group will operate 27 manufacturing facilities, 25 research and development centres and over 9,300 sales and service centres, supported by a work force…