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Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation launched its most expansive product portfolio to date, targeting India's fast-growing industrial and infrastructure sectors. The company also kicked off a 30-city ‘Technology Tour’ to showcase over 10 advanced electrical and automation solutions aimed at empowering India’s digital and energy future. The new portfolio includes a comprehensive EV charging ecosystem, digital-ready power distribution systems, end-to-end industrial automation tools, and smart numerical protection relays. These solutions are tailored to meet the specific demands of India’s regional industrial hubs and align with the government’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Naresh Kumar, COO of Lauritz Knudsen, said, “Our goal…

Flipkart Foundation in collaboration with Goonj, has launched ‘Udaan: Empowered by Flipkart Foundation’—a grassroots initiative targeting menstrual wellbeing among women and adolescent girls in Assam, Karnataka, Odisha, and West Bengal. The campaign aims to reach over 18,700 women through direct on-ground interventions and engage more than 5 lakh individuals via digital outreach. At its core are 225 ‘Chuppi Todo Baithaks’—interactive sessions encouraging open discussions to dismantle menstrual taboos. The initiative follows a Four-A model: Access, Awareness, Affordability, and Action. A key component is the distribution of Goonj’s eco-friendly ‘MY Pads’, made from upcycled fabric, to over 9,350 women, addressing both…

Leading e-commerce home and furniture company Pepperfry has expanded its omnichannel presence in Eastern India with the launch of a new franchise store in Kamalgazi, Sonarpur, Kolkata. The store was inaugurated in partnership with franchise owner Nitin Sureka as part of the company’s strategy to deepen its reach into niche markets. Located at Model 1 A.S Construction, opposite Citrus Clove, the new 1200 sq. ft. store offers an immersive experience with a wide selection of furniture and home décor items from over 1,000 brands. Shoppers can also access design consultation services for a personalized home styling experience. Chief Business Officer…

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has launched Wegovy®, a once-weekly injectable medication for chronic weight management, in India. Uniquely, Wegovy® is the first and only treatment in the country approved not only for weight loss but also for reducing major cardiovascular risks, including heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular-related death in individuals with obesity or overweight. Wegovy®, containing the active ingredient Semaglutide, is available in five dosing strengths and comes in an easy-to-use pen device. The India-specific pricing includes the same cost for the first three doses, supporting smooth dosage escalation without additional financial burden. Clinical studies have shown that 1…

Sony India has unveiled its latest flagship camera, the Alpha™ 1 II, offering professionals a powerful combination of 50.1 MP resolution, advanced AI autofocus, and 8K video capabilities. Designed for photographers and videographers seeking speed, clarity, and precision, the camera goes on sale from June 25 at ₹5,79,990. Equipped with a stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR™ processor, the Alpha 1 II enables up to 30 fps blackout-free shooting, Real-time Recognition AF, and Pre-Capture of up to one second. It also supports 8K 30p and 4K 120p recording, enhanced by image stabilization up to 8.5 stops for…