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29 Apr

Godrej unveils India’s first facial recognition home locker, plans Rs 100 crore push for smart security solutions

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Godrej Enterprises Group has launched India’s first facial recognition-enabled home locker and introduced a range of smart connected security solutions at the Smart Home Expo 2026 in Mumbai, strengthening its focus on technology-driven safety products for modern homes. The company unveiled the NX Pro Ncrypt home locker, which combines facial recognition, biometric fingerprint access and digital PIN authentication in a single platform. Built with advanced AES encryption technology, the locker converts facial information into secure digital templates instead of storing images, enhancing privacy and data security. Users can choose between single-mode and dual-mode authentication for added protection. Alongside the launch,…

29 Apr

Reckitt launches “Harpic Safe Sanitation Programme – Bihar Chapter” to strengthen community hygiene and sanitation ecosystemm

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Reckitt has announced the launch of the “Harpic Safe Sanitation Programme – Bihar Chapter” in Motihari, East Champaran, under its flagship Dettol Banega Swasth India initiative, aimed at strengthening community hygiene and sanitation ecosystems through a service-led approach. The programme, launched in partnership with Jagran Pehel, introduces the “Power of 8” sanitation model designed to deliver sustained hygiene outcomes through scheduled cleaning systems, dedicated sanitation funding, trained manpower, supervision, hygiene infrastructure support, drain de-clogging, live tracking and data-driven monitoring. The initiative was formally launched in the presence of Radha Mohan Singh, senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament from East…

28 Apr

JK Maxx Paints launches ‘Maxx Karo, Relax Karo’ campaign featuring Akshay Kumar

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JK Maxx Paints, backed by the legacy of JK Cement Limited, has launched a new brand campaign titled “Maxx Karo, Relax Karo” featuring Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador. The campaign marks a new phase of growth for the company and aims to simplify the home painting process for consumers. The campaign is built around the common challenges homeowners face while selecting products for painting their homes, including confusion over choosing the right putty, primer, and paint for durability and finish. Through the campaign, JK Maxx Paints positions itself as a complete wall solutions provider offering products from…

28 Apr

HPCL delivers over 323 lakh LPG cylinders across India in massive supply drive

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State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has delivered more than 323 lakh LPG cylinders across India between April 1 and April 26, 2026, highlighting the scale and strength of its nationwide fuel distribution network amid rising energy demand. The company said its LPG distribution system continued to operate smoothly across cities, towns and remote regions, supported by a strong logistics network. During the period, HPCL dispatched over 1,86,644 tankers carrying fuel products, including 403 tankers on April 26 alone, to ensure uninterrupted replenishment across its supply chain. HPCL also reported growing demand for smaller LPG cylinders. The company supplied over…

28 Apr

EssilorLuxottica brings FDA-authorized Myopia control lens to India amid rising childhood vision crisis

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EssilorLuxottica has introduced its Essilor® Stellest® lens in India, marking the arrival of what the company says is the first and only U.S. FDA market-authorized spectacle lens designed to slow myopia progression in children. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over rising cases of childhood myopia in India, where nearly 50 per cent of urban children are projected to be affected by 2050, while one in four children already suffers from the condition. The company said clinical studies showed the Essilor® Stellest® lens slowed myopia progression by 71 per cent on average over two years. The lens received U.S. FDA…

28 Apr

Fatty liver cases rising silently in India, Medanta doctors stress early lifestyle changes for recovery

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With fatty liver disease emerging as a major health concern across India, specialists from Medanta – The Medicity have warned that the condition is affecting millions silently and could lead to severe complications if left untreated. According to experts, nearly 39 per cent of India’s adult population is estimated to be living with fatty liver disease, with cases also increasing among children. Doctors said most patients today suffer from Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), a condition linked to obesity, diabetes, unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles. Dr. Pawan Rawal, Senior Director of Gastroenterology at Medanta Gurugram, said fatty liver is…

27 Apr

EY-HICA seeks GST cut on household insecticides to boost fight against mosquito-borne diseases

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A joint report released by EY India and the Home Insect Control Association (HICA) has called for reducing the GST on household insecticide products from 18% to 5%, saying the move is crucial to improve affordability and strengthen India’s fight against mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya. The report, titled “GST Rationalization for Household Insecticides: A Public Health Imperative”, states that products such as liquid vapourisers, coils and aerosols play a key role in preventive healthcare, especially in areas where large-scale interventions like indoor spraying and bed nets face practical limitations. However, the current 18% GST has made…

27 Apr

Montra Electric expands EVIATOR range with two new electric truck variants

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Montra Electric has expanded its electric small commercial vehicle (eSCV) portfolio with the launch of two new variants — EVIATOR 350 (32kWh) and EVIATOR 350L+ (50kWh) — aimed at strengthening its presence in India’s growing electric logistics segment. The company said the new models were developed using operational data gathered from over 600 EVIATOR vehicles that have collectively covered more than 65 lakh kilometres across different logistics applications. The EVIATOR 350 with a 32kWh battery has been designed for short-distance urban logistics and can handle daily runs of up to 140 km. Meanwhile, the EVIATOR 350L+ with a 50kWh battery…

27 Apr

Xiaomi launches first Mini LED TV Series in India, targets premium home entertainment segment

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Xiaomi India has launched its first Mini LED television lineup in India with the introduction of the Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series, marking the company’s entry into the premium large-screen home entertainment segment. The new series is powered by QD Mini-LED technology that combines Quantum Dot colour and Mini LED backlighting to deliver improved brightness, contrast, and colour accuracy. The televisions offer peak brightness of 1200 nits and support Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Filmmaker Mode for enhanced cinematic viewing. The lineup also features 4K Ultra HD resolution, DLG 120Hz, MEMC, and Auto Low Latency Mode for smoother gaming and…

27 Apr

HPCL ramps up LPG supply network to tackle seasonal, festival demand surge

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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has activated a nationwide demand readiness strategy to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply amid rising seasonal and festival-related consumption across India. The company said it delivered more than 316 lakh LPG cylinders between April 1 and April 25, 2026, reflecting its preparedness to manage increasing demand linked to summer consumption, migration patterns and festive cycles. The company said it has strengthened its supply chain and logistics operations to anticipate demand spikes in advance through early stock positioning and streamlined distribution planning. HPCL dispatched more than 1,86,241 tankers during the period to maintain steady replenishment across its distribution…