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24 Oct

Four Teams Win ₹2 Crore at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026

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Samsung India today announced the winners of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, with this year’s entries spanning 648 cities across 28 states and seven union territories. At the Grand Finale in New Delhi, four teams won incubation grants totaling ₹2 crore from Samsung to take their technology-led solutions forward. The winning teams — QuantHunt from Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh; morphism from Raipur, Chhattisgarh; InnoBotix from New Delhi and Somatrace from Hyderabad, Telangana — will also receive mentorship and incubation support at FITT, IIT Delhi, to develop their prototypes towards market-ready solutions, with the potential to evolve into startups of the future.…

24 Oct

Swiggylaunches multi-restaurant ordering to bring food court experience home

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Swiggy has launched its Multi Restaurant Ordering feature, allowing customers to order food from up to five restaurants through a single checkout, as the food delivery platform seeks to offer greater convenience and flexibility during the festive season. Announced on October 15, the feature enables users to build and compare multiple carts, select dishes across cuisines and make a single payment without repeating checkout processes, OTPs or payment flows. Customers can also track all orders on a shared screen, although each restaurant's food is prepared and delivered independently. The feature is designed to address differing food preferences among families and…

24 Oct

True Elements brings giant jhalmuri installation to Kolkata’s Durga Puja celebrations

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True Elements, the clean-label brand from Marico Limited, has launched a festive activation in Kolkata featuring a 12-15-foot Giant Jhalmuri Cone installation across pandals to promote its Millet Namkeen range under the campaign “NamkeenItna Clean, Rukna Namumkin!”. The installation celebrates Kolkata’s iconic street-snacking culture and includes a live serving counter where pandal-hoppers can sample the brand’s Millet Namkeen in Garlic Zing and Pudina Punch variants. The initiative seeks to combine traditional Indian flavours with contemporary snacking preferences. Ishita Sharma, CEO of True Elements, said Kolkata’s Pujo celebrations provided an ideal platform for the brand’s “Muri Meets Millet” concept, bringing the…

24 Oct

JK Maxx Paints launches sustainable interior emulsion under JK Naturals brand

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JK Maxx Paints, backed by JK Cement Limited, has entered the sustainable paints segment with the launch of JK Naturals, introducing JK Naturals Aura Luxury Interior Emulsion as its first product. Marketed as “India’s First Nature Lovers’ Paint”, the product combines recycled and bio-based materials with air-purification technology and a premium finish. Announced on October 21, 2026, JK Naturals Aura contains more than 40% eco-friendly content, including over 10% bio-based emulsion. Developed in collaboration with Denmark-based cleantech company Shark Solutions, the paint incorporates recycled polyvinyl butyral recovered from end-of-life laminated glass. The range also uses recycled packaging and is available…

24 Oct

Sunfeast Mom’s Magic Shines transforms Kolkata pandal with 1.7 lakh lights

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ITC Foods’ Sunfeast Mom’s Magic Shines has transformed Harish Park into “Kolkata’s Shiniest Pujo Pandal” under its festive campaign, “Ei Pujo, Shine Koro!”, celebrating the creativity and vibrancy of Durga Puja. The installation features a 1,200 sq. ft. illuminated façade resembling a larger-than-life Shines biscuit. Created using more than 1.7 lakh lights spanning 3,600 feet, the display involved over 80 local artisans. The experience was inaugurated by acclaimed Indian actor Rituparna Sengupta. Suraj Kathuria, vice-president and head of marketing, Biscuits, ITC Foods, said the campaign aims to extend the idea of shine beyond the product and celebrate the different ways…

24 Oct

Aashirvaad brings Bengal’s symbol of maternal care to life through ‘JotnerAanchal’

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Aashirvaad, ITC Ltd’s food brand, has launched ‘JotnerAanchal’, a community-driven initiative during Durga Puja that celebrates maternal care by inviting visitors to contribute to an evolving red-and-white saree-inspired installation at Kolkata’s Baghbazaarpandal. Rooted in the Bengali concept of jotno, meaning care, the initiative seeks to transform the traditional Aanchal, a symbol of warmth, protection and belonging, into a collective tribute to MaaDurga and mothers. The experience features ‘The Nurturance Story’, an immersive showcase using animated textile art and projection mapping to trace the symbolism of the Aanchal from idol-making to Bisarjan. Visitors can unlock and print six distinct motifs representing…

24 Oct

BHIM users can help provide school kits to children through Meethi Diwali campaign

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BHIM Payments App users can contribute to supporting the education of underprivileged children through everyday digital payments under the platform’s ‘Meethi Diwali 2026’ campaign, launched in partnership with civic and developmental organisationGoonj. The third edition of the campaign will run from October 19 to November 8, 2026. For every seventh transaction made by a user on the app during this period, BHIM will contribute towards providing school kits to children in need of learning support. The initiative aims to make routine digital payments part of a collective effort to improve access to essential learning materials. Goonj, known for its pan-India…

24 Oct

L&T Finance posts record Q2 profit of Rs. 975 crore, up 33% year-on-year

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L&T Finance reported its highest-ever consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 975 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking a 33% year-on-year increase, alongside a 28% rise in its consolidated loan book to Rs. 1,36,635 crore. Retail disbursements grew 27% to Rs. 24,027 crore during Q2FY27, while the retail book expanded 29% to Rs. 1,34,600crore. The company attributed its performance to sustained business momentum, improving asset quality, lower credit costs and a focus on profitable, risk-calibrated growth. Commenting on the results, Sudipta Roy, Managing Director and CEO of L&T Finance, said the company delivered strong performance…

24 Oct

Canara Robeco expands investor education drive in Bihar with Nivesh Bus Yatra

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Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (AMC), investment manager to Canara Robeco Mutual Fund and India’s second-oldest mutual fund, has launched its ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ in Bihar to strengthen financial literacy and promote awareness of mutual fund investments. The investor education bus began its journey in Patna, travelled through Muzaffarpur and has now reached Darbhanga. It will subsequently cover Bhagalpur and Gaya, offering interactive sessions and digital resources to help residents understand investment concepts, dispel common myths and make informed financial decisions. Rajnish Narula, managing director and chief executive officer of Canara Robeco AMC, said informed investors contribute to a…

24 Oct

Ampere expands electric scooter retail network with new centre in Nawadwip

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Greaves Electric Mobility has expanded its retail and service network in West Bengal with the inauguration of a new Ampere Experience Centre, Sri Baladeb E Byke, at South Srirampur Auto Stand in Nawadwip. The dealership will offer customers sales and service support alongside an opportunity to explore Ampere’s electric scooter portfolio, including the Nexus EX+, Magnus GMax, Magnus Neo and Reo Vyb. The Ampere Nexus EX+ features a 5 kW motor, while the Magnus GMax and Nexus EX+ are available in variants offering more than 30 intelligent features powered by Intellipack. The company has also highlighted its next-generation lithium iron…