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Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL), India’s leading critical minerals, energy transition metals, oil & gas, and technology conglomerate, has emphasized its focus on India’s wildlife and biodiversity through its commitment of ₹30 crores over three years under The Animal Care Organisation (TACO). The initiatives are strengthening the country’s wildlife conservation efforts and infrastructure. From tiger reserves in Rajasthan to elephant and rhino landscapes in Assam, the company has significantly enhanced its commitment towards wildlife conservation including the protection of endangered species and restoration of vital habitats. The initiatives reflect a future-forward strategy aimed at expanding conservation corridors, integrating technology in monitoring systems,…

The GST Council’s landmark decision to streamline the indirect tax regime into two slabs of 5% and 18% has generated optimism across sectors, with the automobile industry among the biggest beneficiaries. The reform is expected to ease household budgets, spur rural consumption, and strengthen India’s growth momentum. A major highlight is the reduction of GST on entry-level cars from 28% to 18%. The revised rate, applicable to petrol cars under 1200 cc and diesel cars below 1500 cc, is set to make personal mobility more affordable for millions of first-time buyers. “This is a transformative move that makes personal mobility…

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced a strategic partnership with Spinny, India’s leading full-stack used car platform, making it the ‘Preferred Exchange Partner Platform’ across Nissan dealerships. The collaboration marks an industry-first move between an automobile OEM and a national-level used car aggregator, aimed at enhancing exchange benefits for customers while unlocking fresh business avenues for dealer partners. As part of the initiative, customers exchanging vehicles through Spinny—either at Nissan dealerships or via Spinny’s platform—will receive exclusive benefits on new Nissan car purchases. Spinny’s evaluation teams will be deployed at dealerships based on demand, ensuring seamless vehicle assessments.…

Axis Max Life has unveiled a transformative vision for life advisors, positioning them as digitally empowered, emotionally intelligent partners at the heart of India’s evolving life insurance landscape. Over the past two decades, the industry has shifted from urban-centric penetration to one of the fastest-growing protection markets globally, with life advisors emerging as crucial drivers of trust and financial literacy. In line with IRDAI’s agenda of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’, Axis Max Life has focused on expanding its agency force into Tier 2 and 3 cities, leveraging digital tools and platforms like Bharat Stack to enhance accessibility. The company…

Truecaller, the globally popular caller ID platform with over 450 million users, has launched an AI-driven upgrade in India, offering deeper contextual insights on incoming calls. Moving beyond simply displaying a caller’s name, the service now identifies potential fraud, flags spam, and classifies businesses in real time, helping users understand not just who is calling but why. “People hesitate to answer unknown calls because they lack context and in today’s world, context is everything,” said Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Global CEO of Truecaller. “Our AI provides clarity the moment your phone rings, turning uncertainty into informed choice.” Truecaller’s AI engine interprets billions…

The Medicity, Gurgaon, in association with the Government of Nagaland and the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), has launched “A Guide to Better Health,” a comprehensive booklet promoting preventive care. The move illustrates a strategic shift in India’s healthcare economy, where prevention is being positioned as a cost-saving alternative to treatment. The initiative, conceptualized by Nagaland Assembly Speaker Sharingain Longkumer and supported by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, was unveiled by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. Over 200 legislators and senior officials received copies, with digital versions planned to ensure scalability and reduce dissemination costs. Dr. Naresh…

Godrej Jersey has launched a special campaign this Nutrition Week to highlight the nutritional and culinary potential of paneer, positioning it as an indispensable source of protein for vegetarian households across India. Paneer, long regarded as a vegetarian superfood, provides a natural and wholesome protein option. While it has been a staple in northern diets, its versatility allows it to adapt to regional cuisines across India. From Paneer Chettinad in Tamil Nadu to Paneer Tikka in Punjab and Paneer-stuffed Dhokla in Gujarat, the ingredient continues to find innovative roles on plates nationwide. Speaking on the importance of paneer, Shantanu Raj,…