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04 Aug

TVS Motor records highest-ever monthly sales of 6.30 lakh units in July

Business BureauBusiness

TVS Motor Company on Monday reported its highest-ever monthly sales, registering 6,29,675 units in July 2026, marking a 38 per cent increase over 4,56,350 units sold during the corresponding month last year. The company also achieved record monthly sales across its international business, electric two-wheelers and three-wheeler segments. According to the company, total two-wheeler sales rose 38 per cent to 6,03,138 units in July 2026 from 4,38,790 units in July 2025. Domestic two-wheeler sales recorded a stronger 42 per cent growth, increasing to 4,37,394 units compared to 3,08,720 units in the same period last year. The electric vehicle segment witnessed…

04 Aug

Hyatt rolls out dining rewards campaign across India and Southwest Asia

Business BureauBusiness

Hyatt India & Southwest Asia has launched its new food and beverage campaign, "Made With Love. Served With Rewards.", offering World of Hyatt members double reward points on eligible dining spend at participating Hyatt restaurants and bars across India and Southwest Asia from August 1 to September 30, 2026. The campaign comes amid growing demand for regular restaurant dining. Citing a 2025 Rakuten Insight survey, Hyatt said 54% of respondents across the region dine out several times a week or more, reflecting a shift towards making restaurant visits part of everyday life rather than limiting them to special occasions. Under…

03 Aug

Himanta Biswa Sarma In Sivasagar & Charaideo: Compensation Process To Begin After Survey

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the flood-affected areas of Nazira, Mahmora and Sonari Legislative Assembly constituencies to assess the prevailing situation and reviewed the extent of damage caused by the recent floods in Upper Assam districts. This was his second visit to the flood-hit districts of Charaideo and Sivasagar following the latest wave of floods. During the visit, the chief minister inspected the flood-affected areas at Santak, Nepalikhuti and Sundarpukhuri in Nazira constituency, Chomoni village in Mahmora; and ward number 8 of Sonari town of Sonari constituency. He also interacted with the affected residents and took…

03 Aug

Five Districts Continue to Reel Under Floods, Relief Operations Intensified

nanika EditorNorth East

The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Sunday, but over 1.35 lakh people in five districts continue to remain affected by the deluge. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), three more deaths were reported from Sivasagar district, taking the total number of flood-related fatalities in the state this year to 85. The affected districts include Charaideo, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat and Sivasagar. Sivasagar remains the worst-hit district, with more than 55,000 people affected, followed by Charaideo and Jorhat. The floods have submerged around 335 villages and damaged more than 15,000 hectares of agricultural land. Authorities…

03 Aug

Auqib Nabi receives maiden India Test call-up for Sri Lanka series

sunny EditorSports

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received his maiden India call-up after being included in the squad as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Bumrah has been ruled out of the series after failing to make a full recovery from a left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England. The 29-year-old Nabi earned his place in the national team following two impressive Ranji Trophy seasons. He has taken 104 wickets during this period, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 season, where he played a crucial role in helping Jammu…

03 Aug

Nissan posts 218% domestic sales surge as TEKTON drives growth momentum

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has reported a sharp turnaround in its domestic business, posting a 218% year-on-year increase and a 50% month-on-month rise in domestic wholesale volumes for July 2026, aided by the launch of the all-new Nissan TEKTON SUV and an expanding product portfolio. The company said it recorded domestic wholesales of 4,518 units, export wholesales of 4,821 units and total wholesales of 9,339 units during the month. Customer deliveries of the all-new Nissan TEKTON began across India on July 20, following its global premiere on July 9, strengthening Nissan’s SUV lineup alongside the Magnite and Gravite.…

03 Aug

Cigarette Stocks Rally as Investors Bet on Price Hikes to Offset Tax Burden

anuprova EditorBusiness

Shares of major tobacco manufacturers, including ITC Limited and Godfrey Phillips India, gained up to 5% as investors rallied behind expectations that the companies will successfully navigate higher government taxation through strategic price hikes. The surge comes despite widespread market concerns over recent excise duty increases, which initially raised fears of squeezed operating margins and declining sales volumes across the sector. Market sentiment turned sharply optimistic following channel checks and industry reports indicating that key players have begun implementing price revisions across their premium and value product lines. Analysts highlight that cigarette consumption in India historically demonstrates strong demand inelasticity,…

03 Aug

Health Dept Reshuffles Specialists to Strengthen Medical Services

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has transferred nine specialist doctors to hospitals and health centres across the state with immediate effect as part of its efforts to strengthen healthcare services and improve the availability of specialist medical care in different districts. The transfer order, issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare on July 27, was approved by the competent authority and implemented in the interest of public service. According to the department, the doctors belong to the specialties of Paediatrics, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Pathology. The reshuffle has been carried out to ensure a more balanced distribution…

03 Aug

Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026 Passed by Both Houses of Parliament

Banasree SarkarNational

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 been passed by Parliament, altering the definition of transgender categories by removing self-perceived gender identity and excluding certain socio-cultural identities, focusing on a biological definition. Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar emphasized the government's commitment to empowering the transgender community. However, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury criticized the bill for violating individual privacy and self-identification rights, arguing it undermines constitutional principles of equality and dignity. Chowdhury criticized the bill for lacking consultation with transgender community, claiming it violates the 2014 NALSA judgment on gender self-identification. DMK MP Tiruchi Shiva argued it is unconstitutional, infringing on Articles 14,…

03 Aug

Aadhar Housing Finance posts 19% profit growth in Q1, AUM rises 18%

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Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd reported a 19% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹282 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by strong growth in assets under management (AUM), steady disbursements and stable asset quality. The company's AUM rose 18% to ₹31,364 crore as of June 30, 2026, compared with ₹26,524 crore a year earlier, while its net worth increased 19% to ₹7,853 crore. The affordable housing financier said it serviced more than 3.40 lakh loan accounts during the quarter. Gross non-performing assets remained stable at 1.31% of AUM, reflecting resilient portfolio quality. Return on assets stood…