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Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (AMC), investment manager to Canara Robeco Mutual Fund and India’s second-oldest mutual fund, has brought its ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ to Bihar to promote financial literacy and educate investors about mutual fund investments. The bus began its journey in Patna, travelled through Muzaffarpur and has now reached Darbhanga. It will subsequently visit Bhagalpur and Gaya, offering communities accessible information on investment concepts, long-term financial planning and common misconceptions about mutual funds through interactive sessions and digital resources. Rajnish Narula, managing director and chief executive officer of Canara Robeco AMC, said informed investors contribute to a…

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. on Thursday launched the XUV 3XO ZNG, its first mainstream CNG passenger vehicle, with prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model combines turbocharged performance, fuel efficiency, advanced technology and safety features to strengthen the company's presence in the CNG SUV segment. Powered by a 1.2-litre mStallion turbocharged engine, the XUV 3XO ZNG delivers 82 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque in both CNG and petrol modes. The vehicle offers a certified fuel efficiency of 24.7 km/kg and accelerates from 0-60 km/h in 4.9 seconds in CNG mode. Its twin-cylinder CNG system is…

Running out of mobile data during an online class, an important video call or while navigating an unfamiliar city can disrupt everyday life. Vodafone Idea (Vi) is seeking to address such situations with the launch of what it describes as India’s first prepaid family plan, allowing customers to share data with family members across the country. Available through the Vi app, the new proposition enables active Vi prepaid subscribers to create a family group of up to four members, including one primary member and three secondary members. Each member retains their individual prepaid plan and validity, while being able to…

Shyam Metalics has launched ‘Shakti Ek, Roop Anek’, a Durga Puja campaign celebrating hope, cultural heritage and community care through immersive installations and social initiatives across Kolkata. Rooted in the values of Shakti, Suraksha and Samvedana, the campaign focuses on three themes: Ummeed (hope), Yaadein (memories) and Sukoon (comfort and care). Its key attractions include the Wall of Shakti, featuring a Maa Durga structure crafted using SEL Tiger TMT Bars, where visitors can share wishes, with the company pledging to fulfil selected aspirations under its “Sapne Pure Honge” initiative. The Shakti Tunnel will showcase Bengal’s art and culture through interactive…

Bank of Baroda has extended support to the Thutak Nunpuitu Team (TNT) Centre at Muanna Veng in Aizawl, Mizoram, by providing essential food supplies to meet the facility’s daily kitchen requirements. The assistance was extended during a visit by Lal Singh, Executive Director of Bank of Baroda, as part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities. The TNT Centre is a major rehabilitation facility in Mizoram that provides care and support to orphans, persons with disabilities and individuals with substance use disorders. The food supplies were received by R. Malsawmtluanga, General Secretary of TNT,…

MG SELECT, the luxury brand channel of JSW MG Motor India, celebrated Durga Puja with the same-day delivery of the MG M9 Presidential Limousine and the MG Cyberster electric roadster at its Kolkata Experience Centre. The handovers highlighted the brand’s focus on premium design, advanced technology and personalised customer engagement. Milind Shah, Head of MG SELECT at JSW MG Motor India, said the two models catered to distinct luxury preferences, combining chauffeur-driven comfort with high-performance electric mobility. He added that their growing popularity in Kolkata reflected customers’ aspirations for sophistication, innovation and exclusivity. The MG Cyberster features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive…