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Stellantis has announced a fresh investment of approximately ₹4,000 crore in India over the next three years, alongside plans to introduce 12 products across its Jeep and Citroën brands under its FaSTLAne 2030 roadmap. The programme includes seven all-new products and five major upgrades, with the first launch scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. The company said the planned launches would cover B, C and D SUV segments, an MPV, an A-segment car and a premium pickup. The roadmap includes five Jeep and seven Citroën products, taking Stellantis’ cumulative investment in India from over ₹11,000 crore to approximately ₹15,000…

UAE-based luxury real estate developer Sobha Realty has highlighted its expansion into Abu Dhabi and international growth ambitions ahead of the 2027 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend, scheduled for January 22–23 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island. The company will return as Title Sponsor of IIFA Weekend for the fourth consecutive year and Co-Presenting Sponsor of the IIFA Awards 2027. Indian buyers account for 20% of its total sales, underlining India's importance to its business. A key development is Sobha City, an AED 40 billion master-planned community spanning approximately 38 million sq. ft. in Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi, near Yas…

ICICI Life Insurance Limited reported a 26.5% year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹760 crore in the first half of FY2027, supported by robust growth in new business premiums and protection and annuity segments. The insurer’s new business premium increased 25% to ₹11,821 crore during the April-September period, while its value of new business (VNB) rose 22.3% to ₹1,283 crore, with a margin of 26%. Retail protection grew 47.2% and annuity business expanded 50%, pushing retail sum assured up 34.9% to ₹2.32 lakh crore. Chief Operating Officer Sidharatha Mishra said protection and annuity remained central to the company’s…

On the occasion of United Nations Day, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar shared India's perspective on global peace and diplomacy at the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan. Presenting his views on the conference's central theme, 'Advaita' (One Reality), at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, he said that the concept of Advaita teaches us to move beyond narrow-minded thinking. According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr Jaishankar emphasised that the philosophy of 'Advaita', or 'One Reality', inspires us to completely abandon a 'zero-sum game' mentality, in which one side's victory comes at the expense of another's…

Isuzu Motors India (IMI), a subsidiary of Japan-based Isuzu Motors Limited, has celebrated 10 years of vehicle manufacturing at its Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh, marking a decade of domestic production, export growth and operational expansion. Inaugurated in April 2016, the facility has become a key manufacturing hub serving Indian and overseas markets, including the Middle East and neighbouring Asian countries. The company reached the milestone of producing its 100,000th Made-in-India vehicle in 2024 and has also exported more than one lakh engines. In FY2024-25, IMI emerged as India's leading commercial vehicle exporter, shipping 20,312 units, a 24% increase…

Palmonas has curated a collection of 9KT gold jewellery featuring lab-grown diamonds, offering festive gifting options priced under ₹20,000. The selection combines traditional symbolism with contemporary designs, catering to consumers seeking versatile jewellery for celebrations and everyday wear. The collection includes six designs: the Bloom Cluster Ring, featuring lab-grown diamonds arranged in a floral pattern; the Forever Linked Heart Bracelet, showcasing an infinity-inspired motif with pavé diamonds; and the Swirling Pearl Earrings, which combine pearls with diamonds in a curved silhouette. Other offerings include the Luna Swing Halo Necklace, designed around a circular motif, and the Endless Love Infinity Mangalsutra,…

KPC Medical College & Hospital, Jadavpur, has commissioned a 100 kWp solar power plant at one of its units, highlighting the potential for renewable energy adoption among the city’s health care and educational institutions. The college describes the installation as the first of its kind among private medical colleges in Kolkata. The project, designed and installed by Innovel Energy Services Pvt. Ltd., formerly Bhaskar Solar, is expected to reduce electricity expenditure over the long term. KPC Medical College CEO Debabrata Dutta said the investment is projected to pay for itself in approximately three years, with savings expected to continue for…