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03 Sep

Tata Trusts call for early dementia detection as India’s ageing population accelerates

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The Tata Trusts on Wednesday launched a public health awareness campaign, ‘VajoodRaheMaujood’, urging early detection and diagnosis of dementia and stronger support systems for patients and caregivers. The campaign, released during World Alzheimer’s Month, highlights dementia as an emerging public health challenge as India’s elderly population expands. India is projected to have more than 347 million people aged 60 and above by 2050. An estimated 8.8 million elderly Indians are currently living with dementia, while studies suggest nearly 90% of cases remain undiagnosed. A 2023 AIIMS-USC study projects the number could reach 16.9 million by 2036.The campaign film features psychiatrists,…

02 Sep

Godrej targets ₹50 crore from data centre security segment

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Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has expanded its presence in India’s rapidly growing digital infrastructure security segment after securing a mandate from Yotta and NTT Data Center to deploy its integrated Key Management Solution with Genetec platform integration. The mandate, initially awarded for one data centre, was subsequently expanded to multiple facilities following a successful live demonstration that showcased centralised key management, operational efficiency, enhanced security and compatibility with existing and future versions of Genetec software. Godrej said its integration capabilities and partnership with Genetec helped secure the opportunity, with the company claiming to be the only organisation in India currently…

02 Sep

Vedanta presents Jaipur Literature Festival as 20th edition targets wider global, multilingual audience

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Vedanta-presented Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) is set to mark its 20th edition from January 14 to 18, 2027, highlighting two decades of growth as a major platform for literature, ideas and cultural exchange. Supported by the Government of Rajasthan, the festival has hosted more than 8,000 writers, speakers and artists, attracted over five million on-ground visitors and reached an estimated audience of more than one billion through digital, broadcast and media networks. The festival has expanded from Jaipur into an international network with more than 15 editions across the US, UK, Canada, Spain, Australia, the Middle East, Maldives and Ireland.…

02 Sep

Nissan India posts 147% domestic wholesale growth as Tekton exports begin

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) reported total wholesale of 9,350 units in August 2026, including 3,426 units in the domestic market and 5,924 units exported to international markets. Domestic wholesale grew 147% year-on-year, driven by sustained demand for the Magnite and Gravite, along with a strong market response to the all-new Nissan TEKTON SUV. Nissan also commenced exports of the TEKTON to South Africa, Bhutan and Nepal under its “One Car. One World.” strategy. The company dispatched the first batch of more than 1,300 units, marking the first phase of the SUV’s international rollout from India. The company said…

02 Sep

Tata Motors commercial vehicle sales jump 49% YoY to 44,411 units in August

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Tata Motors Limited reported a 49% year-on-year increase in total commercial vehicle sales at 44,411 units in August 2026, compared with 29,863 units in the corresponding month last year, supported by growth in both domestic and international markets.Domestic commercial vehicle sales rose 33% to 36,619 units from 27,481 units a year earlier. High commercial vehicle (HCV) truck sales increased 42% to 10,612 units, while intermediate and light commercial vehicle (ILMCV) truck sales rose 20% to 6,859 units. Passenger carrier sales grew 31% to 4,701 units, while small commercial vehicle cargo and pickup sales climbed 34% to 14,447 units. International business…

02 Sep

Officer’s Choice Blue gets premium makeover, ‘Badal Ke Toh Dekho’ campaign unveiled

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Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has unveiled a new avatar of its Officer’s Choice Blue whisky, introducing premium packaging and a refreshed brand identity aimed at strengthening its position in the Premium & Above (P&A) segment.The new packaging features a sleeker bottle, a transparent label with matte gold foiling and an embossed “Trusted Since 1988” marker. Designed by a leading European design firm, the new look seeks to combine the brand’s legacy with a more contemporary appeal. Officer’s Choice Blue is blended with imported Scotch malts and matured in bourbon barrels. ABD Managing Director Amar Sinha said the relaunch…

02 Sep

Clash of Clans launches global hunt for John Cena with Cody Rhodes and WWE Superstars

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Clash of Clans has reunited with WWE for a second collaboration, bringing a month-long in-game hunt for WWE legend John Cena’s village, with millions of players being enlisted by WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes to track down and raid his base. Starting September 1 and running through September 30, players can search for Cena’s loot-filled village during their daily raids. Successful raids offer players a chance to locate Cena’s base and earn a one-time-only Cody Rhodes statue for their in-game village. Rhodes, who has played Clash of Clans for a decade, and Cena are both long-time players of the game, with…

02 Sep

Dreame launches H12 Dual FlexReach wet and dry vacuum at Rs 44,999 in India

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Dreame Technology has launched the H12 Dual FlexReach Wet & Dry Vacuum in India at an introductory retail price of Rs 44,999, expanding its smart home cleaning portfolio with a 6-in-1 device designed for multiple surfaces and cleaning requirements. The product is available on Dreame India’s official website from September 1, with Amazon sales beginning September 5 and Croma availability scheduled for the third week of September, alongside select retail outlets. The H12 Dual FlexReach combines wet and dry vacuuming with attachments for floors, carpets, sofas, curtains, keyboards and car interiors. It features 23,000Pa suction, a 180-degree lie-flat design, Tangle…

02 Sep

TVS Motor Company posts 21% sales growth in August on strong EV and export demand

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TVS Motor Company, part of TVS VENU, reported a 21% year-on-year increase in monthly sales to 616,540 units in August 2026, compared with 509,536 units sold in the same month last year. Two-wheeler sales grew 21% to 591,437 units from 490,788 units in August 2025. Domestic two-wheeler sales increased 18% to 433,796 units from 368,862 units, indicating sustained demand in the company’s home market. The company’s electric vehicle segment recorded the sharpest growth, with two-wheeler EV sales surging 137% to 59,453 units in August 2026 from 25,138 units a year earlier. TVS Motor’s international business also posted strong growth, with…

01 Sep

Aadhar Housing Finance gets ‘IND AA+/Stable’ rating upgrade from India Ratings

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Aadhar Housing Finance Limited has received an upgrade in its credit rating from India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), with the agency raising its rating on the company’s debt instruments and bank loan facilities to ‘IND AA+/Stable’ from ‘IND AA/Positive’. Aadhar said the upgrade is the second to ‘AA+/Stable’ after a similar revision by CARE. The upgrade reflects the company’s strong position in the low-income housing finance segment, sustained expansion, stable asset quality, profitability, adequate capitalisation and diversified funding profile. Ind-Ra also highlighted Aadhar’s geographically diversified operations, granular retail-focused portfolio, established underwriting and collection framework and experienced management team. The company…