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31 Jan

Starting the Day Right: Coffee as a Productivity Enabler

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In an increasingly fast-paced world, productivity is no longer driven by speed alone but by how intentionally one begins the day. Coffee has evolved from a quick caffeine boost into a purposeful morning ritual, one that helps reset the mind, build focus, and ease into the day with clarity and balance. Instant coffee, in particular, has become an enabler of this shift, offering a seamless way to preserve the ritual even on the busiest mornings. Rooted in Tata’s long-standing legacy in coffee, built on decades of expertise and trust, Tata Coffee Grand fits naturally into this modern “start your day…

31 Jan

South African Tourism to host 22nd Annual India Roadshow across five cities in February

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Reinforcing its long-standing focus on the Indian outbound market, South African Tourism on Wednesday announced the 2026 edition of its Annual India Multi-City Roadshow, scheduled to be held across Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Delhi. Now in its 22nd edition, the roadshow will commence alongside South African Tourism’s participation at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026, India’s largest travel trade exhibition. The roadshow will be held from February 5 to 7 in Mumbai, followed by engagements in the remaining four cities between February 9 and 12. India remains one of South Africa’s priority source markets, driven by steady business travel,…

31 Jan

Axis Max Life takes ‘Bharosa Tum Ho’ campaign forward, puts spotlight on everyday family protectors

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Axis Max Life Insurance Limited has rolled out the next chapter of its flagship brand campaign, ‘Bharosa Tum Ho’, reinforcing trust as its emotional core while shifting the narrative towards individuals as the primary protectors of their families. Formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, the insurer said the refreshed campaign uses simple, human storytelling to portray brand ambassadors Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh as a relatable couple navigating shared life responsibilities, rather than as celebrities. The approach strengthens Axis Max Life’s positioning as a trusted partner across savings, protection and retirement solutions. Rahul Talwar, Director and Chief Marketing…

31 Jan

Samsung to launch Galaxy A07 5G in India next week, targets young users with camera and battery focus

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Samsung is set to expand its A Series portfolio in India with the launch of the Galaxy A07 5G in the first week of February, aiming to attract digital-first consumers looking for strong photography features and long battery life at an accessible price point. Designed for online entertainment and visual storytelling, the Galaxy A07 5G comes with a dual rear camera system featuring a 50MP autofocus primary sensor and a 2MP depth camera. The F1.8 aperture enables enhanced low-light photography and portrait shots with natural bokeh effects, while the setup is tuned to capture vibrant colours and sharp details. An…

31 Jan

Hindustan Zinc launches ‘Zinc Moolya’ to enable real-time INR pricing for MSMEs

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Hindustan Zinc Limited on Wednesday announced the launch of ‘Zinc Moolya’, an INR live pricing module on its digital metal procurement platform Vedanta Metal Bazaar, marking a major step towards transparent and inclusive price discovery for India’s MSMEs. The launch coincided with India’s 77th Republic Day. The first-of-its-kind module allows buyers to view, book and lock real-time zinc prices in Indian Rupees, dynamically linked to global benchmarks on the London Metal Exchange. Aimed particularly at small-volume buyers and MSMEs, Zinc Moolya removes traditional scale-based entry barriers and enables faster, data-driven procurement decisions. Vedanta Metal Bazaar, launched in 2022 as India’s…

31 Jan

Kolkata hosts landmark MATECIA–SURFACES REPORTER Architecture event, showcases East and Northeast India’s design strength

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India’s leading building materials exhibition, MATECIA Exhibition, in collaboration with SURFACES REPORTER, was formally inaugurated on Thursday at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (BBMP), Kolkata, marking the launch of the largest architecture, interiors and building materials platform for East and Northeast India. The three-day event, scheduled from January 30 to February 1, 2026, was inaugurated in the presence of industry leaders, senior architects and policymakers. National Award–winning actor and motivational speaker Ashish Vidyarthi attended as the chief guest. The inaugural ceremony included traditional lamp lighting and addresses by key industry representatives from plywood, laminates and building materials sectors, along with officials…

30 Jan

India launches first AI-enabled state university pilot at CCSU Meerut

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The Government of India has announced the launch of the country’s first AI-enabled state university pilot at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, marking a major step towards integrating artificial intelligence into higher education and skilling ecosystems. The announcement was made by Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, at Google’s AI for Learning Forum in New Delhi. The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Google Cloud and CCSU, aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision of a technology-driven Viksit Bharat 2047.…

30 Jan

Tetley Green Tea slim care introduces L-carnitine to target urban wellness needs

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Tetley Green Tea has highlighted the role of L-Carnitine, a nutrient known for supporting energy production and fat metabolism, as part of its latest wellness-focused offering in India. L-Carnitine plays a key role in transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for β-oxidation, a process essential for breaking down fat and generating energy. Naturally found in foods such as red meat, dairy products and avocados, the nutrient is also produced by the body from amino acids lysine and methionine, though supplementation is often used to ensure adequate intake. Scientific studies cited in wellness research indicate that L-Carnitine can aid fat…

30 Jan

TVS Motor posts record Q3FY26 performance with strong sales, profit growth

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TVS Motor Company has reported its highest-ever quarterly sales, revenue and profits for the third quarter of FY26, reflecting strong demand across domestic and international markets. For the quarter ended December 2025, the company’s operating revenue surged 37 per cent to Rs. 12,476 crore, compared with Rs. 9,097 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Operating EBITDA rose 51 per cent to Rs. 1,634 crore, while the EBITDA margin improved to a record 13.1 per cent. Profit before tax (PBT), before exceptional items, climbed 57 per cent to Rs. 1,315 crore during the quarter. Overall two- and three-wheeler sales, including…

30 Jan

Ahead of Budget 2026, Life Insurance sector calls for pension tax reform, GST relief to deepen financial security in Bharat

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Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, leaders from the life insurance sector have outlined a set of fiscal and regulatory measures aimed at improving retirement readiness, expanding insurance penetration and sustaining long-term economic growth. VenkyIyer, Co-Chairperson of the Insurance Awareness Committee (IAC-Life), said taxation has a disproportionately harsh impact on pension earners. He proposed aligning pension taxation with other fixed-interest instruments by taxing only the interest or gains, a move he said would enhance post-retirement income while mobilising long-term savings through life insurance solutions. Iyer also called for a standard deduction for pensioners who do not commute their corpus to ensure…