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Renault India has resumed vehicle exports to Sri Lanka, taking its international export footprint to 16 countries, with the first shipment of 100 Made-in-India vehicles dispatched from Chennai. The consignment comprises the all-new Triber, Kwid and Kiger and marks Renault’s return to the Sri Lankan market in partnership with AMW Motors, one of the country’s leading automotive distributors. The partnership is expected to support the company’s renewed commercial presence and provide a base for further expansion. Francisco Hidalgo, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Renault India, said the resumption of exports was an important step in the company’s international growth journey.…

This festive season, Coca-Cola India is bringing its diverse beverage portfolio closer to consumers, offering refreshment and hydration across the occasions that shape their festive experience. Expanding its presence across Maharashtra and other regions, the company is connecting with local communities by bringing distinct brand experiences directly to vibrant pandals, neighborhood housing societies, and on-the-go hotspots. By ensuring beloved beverages are easily accessible across countless local stores, Coca-Cola is making it simpler for friends and families to share moments of joy during the festivities. Maaza will bring a distinctive community experience to a multitude of housing societies across the region…

Siemens Limited has launched the 14th edition of its Siemens Scholarship Program, inviting applications from deserving and meritorious first-year engineering students from government engineering colleges across India. The programme, based on the German Dual Education model, aims to provide financial assistance to students from economically disadvantaged families while supporting their holistic development and preparing them for careers in engineering, research and development and manufacturing. The scholarship covers all four years of graduation, with 50% of the scholarships reserved for girls. As of 2026, more than 2,300 students from 176 government engineering colleges across 28 states have participated in the programme.…

Aviva Life Insurance Company India Ltd has launched the Aviva Smart Return of Premium Term Plan, a term insurance proposition that provides life cover during the policy period and returns the total premiums paid if the policyholder survives until maturity, subject to policy terms and conditions. The plan allows customers to select policy terms ranging from 10 to 30 years and life cover from ₹5 lakh to ₹50 lakh, subject to eligibility. Entry is available from 18 to 60 years, with the maximum maturity age capped at 75 years. Customers can opt for monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annual premium payments.…

PepsiCo says its global sustainability programme, PepsiCo Positive (pep+), is delivering measurable business and environmental progress, with India emerging as a key market for further expansion. According to the company’s 2025 ESG Performance Update, regenerative, restorative and protective farming practices have been extended to 4.7 million acres across more than 60 countries, while PepsiCo has achieved 100 per cent water replenishment at company-owned facilities in high-water-risk areas and reduced virgin plastic use in primary packaging by 6 per cent. In India, the programme operates under the company’s “Partnership for Progress” approach, engaging around 36,000 farmers across 14 states. PepsiCo said…

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has unveiled Vision 2032, a roadmap for 2027-2032 aimed at strengthening trust and self-regulation across India’s rapidly evolving advertising ecosystem. The announcement was made at ASCI’s 40th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. Under the roadmap, ASCI Academy plans to establish three Centres of Excellence over the next 12-15 months covering legal and regulatory policy, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in advertising, and creator excellence and trust. The initiatives will address emerging challenges linked to AI-generated claims, synthetic media, personalised communication, influencer marketing, retail media and new digital formats. ASCI said the Legal and…

Axis Bank and Cognizant have announced the successful implementation and go-live of Cognizant’s Application Management Services (AMS) under the bank’s AMS 2.0 initiative, aimed at strengthening application support, operational consistency and automation. The jointly driven programme focuses on delivery governance, standardised processes and automation-led operations to improve service reliability, cost efficiency, productivity and scalability, while maintaining emphasis on governance, compliance and operational discipline. Spearheaded by Axis Bank, AMS 2.0 is part of its broader technology transformation programme to build a scalable and resilient IT operating model and improve system reliability and stakeholder experience. Under a five-year agreement, Cognizant will support…