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Indriya has launched its ‘Customer Owned Gold Exchange Programme’, allowing customers to exchange old gold jewellery for newly crafted pieces while promoting responsible gold consumption amid the ongoing nationwide slowdown in fresh gold purchases. Announcing the initiative on May 15, the jewellery brand said customers can exchange old gold of any purity and from any jeweller at 100 per cent value. The programme aims to encourage consumers to reuse existing gold instead of purchasing new gold, aligning with the broader push for mindful and sustainable consumption practices in the country. The company said the exchange process is designed to ensure…

Škoda Auto India has refreshed its flagship Kodiaq luxury 4x4 SUV range for 2026 with new technology, enhanced premium features and a wider variant lineup aimed at different customer segments. Prices for the updated Kodiaq start at Rs 36.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated Kodiaq lineup now includes Lounge, Sportline and Selection L&K variants, each offering a distinct focus on accessibility, sportiness and premium luxury. The company has also introduced Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Sportline and Selection L&K variants. These include adaptive cruise control, lane assist, blind spot detection, rear traffic alert and front assist with automatic braking…

Consumer electrical and electronics brand V-Guard Industries Limited has won the prestigious Performance Excellence Award at the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award (IMC RBNQA) 2025, marking a major milestone for the company in its first year of participation. The recognition was awarded to V-Guard as a corporate manufacturing entity representing five manufacturing facilities located at Chavadi, Kashipur, Perundurai, Sikkim Unit 2, and Roorkee. The IMC RBNQA is considered one of India’s leading benchmarks for organisational excellence and is modelled on the Malcolm Baldrige framework of the United States. The evaluation process included a detailed performance review of V-Guard’s manufacturing…

Doctors at Medanta – The Medicity have raised concern over the increasing number of plantar fasciitis cases, warning that ignoring recurring heel pain can lead to long-term mobility issues and chronic discomfort. The advisory comes after cases like that of Sukrita, a 42-year-old corporate professional, who suffered persistent heel pain for nearly six months before being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Doctors said the condition, which affects an estimated 4-7% of India’s population, is often overlooked in its early stages despite causing sharp heel pain, reduced mobility, and complications in the knees or hips if left untreated. Dr. Attique Vasdev, Vice…