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18 Sep

PepsiCo advances sustainability push across farming, water and packaging

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PepsiCo has reported progress in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives across water stewardship, regenerative agriculture, circular packaging and nutrition, as part of its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) ambition. The company’s 2025 ESG Performance Update said regenerative, restorative and protective farming practices now cover 4.7 million acres across more than 60 countries, while virgin plastic use in primary packaging has been reduced by 6%. In India, PepsiCo engages around 36,000 farmers across 14 states and sources 100% of its chip-grade potatoes locally. Its Lay’s Smart Farms programme covers more than 18,000 mapped acres and provides insights to over 7,000 farmers,…

18 Sep

AM/NS India secures dual BIS licences for specialised steel products

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Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has secured Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) licences under two new standards, becoming the first steel manufacturer in India to receive the All India First BIS Licence for IS 2062 (Part 2):2026 for hot-rolled quenched and tempered (Q&T) steel plates, sheets, strips and wide flats. The company has also secured a BIS licence under IS 19210:2025 for pre-painted Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium (Zn-Al-Mg) alloy coated steel strip and sheet. The certifications are expected to expand domestic availability of specialised steel for infrastructure, defence, heavy engineering and industrial applications, while supporting import substitution. BIS certification is mandatory…

18 Sep

Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Shubh SIP to align wealth, protection and retirement planning

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched Tata AIA Shubh SIP, a unit-linked insurance plan (ULIP) aimed at combining market-linked wealth creation, family protection and retirement planning within a single long-term financial solution. The plan offers market-linked investment opportunities along with Loyalty Additions and Maturity Boosters, subject to applicable policy terms and conditions. Its Waiver of Premium feature includes 1X, 2X and 3X options, while a Family Income Continuation Benefit provides additional monthly income to dependents. The Retirement/Whole Life option enables policyholders to build a retirement corpus and opt for an automatic Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) from age 60, either through…

18 Sep

Tata Trusts’ Chairman tables proposal for providing liquidity to the SP Group

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At the Board meeting of Tata Sons Private Limited (“Tata Sons”) held today, Chairman, Tata Trusts, Mr. Noel N. Tata, tabled a proposal received from the Shapoorji Pallonji Group (“SP Group”) regarding monetization of a portion of the Tata Sons shareholding held by Sterling Investments Corporation Private Limited (“SICPL”) and Cyrus Investments Private Limited (“CIPL”). This was in the context of meetings and discussions held earlier between Mr. Noel N Tata, Mr. N. Chandrasekaran and Mr. Shapoor Mistry.The transaction envisages a sale of such number of Tata Sons shares held by SICPL and CIPL as would, at a minimum valuation,…

18 Sep

The Tata Trusts ask Tata Sons to explore options other than Listing – the Tata Model has to be saved

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Mr. Noel N. Tata, at the Tata Sons Board meeting held today, reiterated the position of the Tata Trusts regarding preserving the more than a century old structure of Tata Sons and the Tata Group which has steadfastly stood for the national good.The Tata Trusts have not agreed to listing of Tata Sons. The communication received from the Reserve Bank of India on 11th September 2026 was discussed at the board meeting today. The Board agreed that all available options, and not listing alone, should be thoroughly explored and assessed on an immediate basis, with the findings and recommendations presented…

18 Sep

Tata Trusts call Chandrasekaran reappointment resolution illegal, insist succession process must continue

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Tata Trusts on Thursday reiterated that the resolution seeking to reappoint Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is “illegal”, asserting that his earlier decision not to seek another term had already attained finality and that the succession process should proceed under the company’s Articles of Association. The Trusts said Chandrasekaran had informed the Tata Sons Board on August 12 that he would not offer himself for reappointment after his tenure ends on February 20, 2027. According to the Trusts, they formally accepted the decision the following day and advised the company to constitute a Selection Committee to appoint a successor. At…

18 Sep

Tata Motors to hike commercial vehicle prices by up to 1% from October

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Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Thursday announced a price increase of up to 1% across its commercial vehicle range, effective October 1, 2026, citing higher commodity prices and other input costs. The company said the extent of the increase will vary depending on the model and variant. The move comes as manufacturers across the automotive sector continue to manage cost pressures arising from fluctuations in key commodities and other production inputs. Part of the USD 180-billion Tata Group, Tata Motors has more than eight decades of experience in commercial mobility and manufactures utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks and…

18 Sep

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Available for Purchase in India Starting Today—Check Out the Latest Prices and Deals

sunny EditorBusiness

The wait is officially over for Apple fans across India as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale starting today, September 18, bringing cutting-edge hardware to consumers who rushed to pre-book them following their September 12 unveiling. Available across diverse retail ecosystems—including the Apple India website, physical Apple Stores, prominent electronics outlets like Vijay Sales and Croma, e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, and hyper-local quick delivery networks like Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy—these devices are offered in stunning Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy hues. The pricing structure for the compact iPhone 18 Pro ranges from Rs.…

18 Sep

Rajmata Express Triumphs at Champupara Boat Race

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Rajmata Express from Jaukatadia emerged as the winner of the ninth annual Champupara boat race competition held on the Kolohi River in Assam’s Kamrup district, drawing thousands of spectators to the traditional sporting event. Organised by the Champupara Yuva Sangha under the Samaria Assembly constituency, the two-day competition brought together 13 racing boats from different parts of Assam. The event attracted large crowds, with people gathering along both banks of the river to watch the races. Sahina Express finished second in the competition, while Ma Haowa Express and Allah Bharosa Express secured the third and fourth positions respectively. Samaria MLA…

17 Sep

125 Butterflies of Garbhanga Reserve Forest featured in a new pictorial brochure

Paromita EditorAssam

A new pictorial brochure on the butterflies of Garbhanga Reserve Forest, jointly published by Aaranyak and the Kamrup East Forest Division, was released today at Lokhora Kona, Garbhanga RF, by Shri Jayanta Malla Baruah, Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Finance; and Mines & Minerals, Government of Assam.The release was attended by Shri Mrigen Sarania, Mayor of Guwahati, along with senior officials of the Assam Forest Department and other dignitaries.The brochure features 125 butterfly species documented from Garbhanga Reserve Forest in recent years, providing an accessible pictorial resource for nature enthusiasts, students, researchers, conservation practitioners and visitors to…