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21 Sep

Flipkart reinvents two-wheeler shopping with fully digital experience ahead of Big Billion Days 2025

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Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce giant, is set to transform two-wheeler shopping with a fully digital, end-to-end experience as the Big Billion Days festival approaches. The platform offers an extensive range of petrol and electric two-wheelers, including top brands such as Hero, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, TVS iQube, Chetak, Ather, VIDA, OLA, Ampere, and premium options like Royal Enfield, Jawa Yezdi, KTM, and Triumph. The recent GST revision, reducing tax on two-wheelers below 350cc from 28% to 18% from September 22, further boosts affordability. Flipkart’s digital-first approach allows customers to complete the entire purchase journey online, including insurance, registration, and financing, with…

20 Sep

Vodafone Idea shares arise on news of AGR hearing

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New Delhi: Shares of telecom giant Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) rose more than 7 percent on Friday after the Supreme Court agreed to hear on September 26 its plea seeking quashing of additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demands for the 2016-17 period. The stock closed 7.13 percent higher at ₹8.41 per share on the BSE. During the day's trading, it rose 12.35 percent to ₹8.82. On the NSE, it rose 7.14 percent to ₹8.40. A bench of Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, and Justice N.V. Anjaria's bench was hearing VIL's fresh plea against the Department of Telecommunications'…

20 Sep

Retired IAS Officer K.V. Eapen joins slice SFB Board to boost northeast banking access

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slice Small Finance Bank (slice SFB) has appointed retired IAS officer and former IMF Senior Advisor, K.V. Eapen, as an Independent Director on its Board, strengthening the bank’s focus on Northeast India. Mr. Eapen, with 35 years of experience in public administration, financial policy, and institutional governance, has served in key roles across Assam and Meghalaya, including as Secretary of the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, overseeing national financial inclusion programmes. His international experience at the International Monetary Fund, coupled with prior board positions in public sector banks…

20 Sep

ICICI Bank unveils ‘Festive Bonanza’ 2025 with discounts up to Rs50,000 across top brands

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ICICI Bank has launched its much-awaited ‘Festive Bonanza 2025’, rolling out attractive deals across e-commerce, mobiles, electronics, fashion, travel, grocery, dining, and home décor. Customers can enjoy cashbacks and discounts up to ₹50,000 by using ICICI Bank credit/debit cards, internet banking, cardless EMI, and consumer finance. The Bank has partnered with Apple, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, OnePlus, MakeMyTrip, Swiggy, Pepperfry, and several other leading brands. Notably, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days (September 23–October 2) will see ICICI Bank customers availing 10% extra discounts up to ₹4,500. On premium gadgets, the Bank is offering ₹6,000 cashback on iPhone 17 and up to…

20 Sep

Meril launches Mizzo Endo 4000, usher India into the era of advanced surgical robotics

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In a major stride for Indian healthcare, Meril, one of the country’s leading medical device companies, unveiled the Mizzo Endo 4000, a next-generation soft tissue surgical robotic system. The system integrates AI-powered 3D anatomical mapping, 5G-enabled telesurgery, and global collaboration features, aiming to enhance surgical precision and accessibility nationwide. The Mizzo Endo 4000 is designed for a wide range of specialties including general surgery, gynaecology, urology, thoracic, colorectal, bariatric, hepatobiliary, ENT, gastrointestinal, and oncology procedures. With its open console design and real-time AI guidance, surgeons can now perform complex operations remotely, bringing world-class expertise to underserved regions. Advanced robotic arms…

20 Sep

Tata AIA launches Shubh Maha Life

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Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd., a leading life insurance company in India, today announced the launch of ShubhMaha Life, a Non-Linked, Participating Whole Life Savings Plan designed to meet financial needs across all stages of life. The plan offers high life cover during peak earning years, reduced cover during retirement, tax-free retirement income, and long-term critical illness protection. Kamal Bhardwaj, Chief Bancassurance Officer, Tata AIA Life Insurance, said, “ShubhMaha Life is tailored to grow with individuals—providing strong protection when responsibilities are highest, ensuring financial independence in retirement, and covering critical health needs. This launch underscores our commitment to delivering…

20 Sep

Medanta announces Northeast outreach, showcases AI-driven precision oncology

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Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, recognized by Newsweek as India’s Best Private Hospital for six consecutive years, has announced the expansion of its specialized oncology outreach in the Northeast with a strong focus on precision oncology powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. At an awareness event in Dimapur on September 16, held in association with NGO Beyond Cancer and Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Dr. Amit Bhargava, Director, Medical Oncology, presented recent advances that enable personalized treatment based on tumour DNA sequencing. He emphasized that AI-driven tools are transforming cancer care by predicting treatment responses…

19 Sep

Direct tax revenue upgrade by 9% to over ₹10.82 lakh crore

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New Delhi: Net direct tax collections in Delhi so far this financial year have increased by 9.18 percent to over ₹10.82 lakh crore, driven by higher advance tax collections from companies and public sentiment. Between April 1 and September 17, the rate of issuance of advance tax was 24 percent, accounting for ₹1.61 lakh crore. During this period, company directors' tax collections increased by 6.11 percent to over ₹3.52 lakh crore. However, non-corporate pre-tax collections contributed 7.30 percent to over ₹96,784 crore. Between April 1 and September 17, net company collections exceeded ₹4.72 lakh crore, compared to ₹4.50 lakh crore…

19 Sep

Streamlining Car Ownership: Nissan Partners with Spinny for Seamless Vehicle Exchange

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has entered a strategic partnership with Spinny, India’s leading full-stack used car platform, making it a ‘Preferred Exchange Partner Platform’ across Nissan dealerships in India. This industry-first collaboration between an automobile OEM and a national-level used car aggregator aims to offer enhanced exchange benefits to customers while creating new business opportunities for dealer partners. This customer-centric initiative is part of Nissan Motor India’s broader strategy to bolster dealership performance and profitability through innovative and value-driven services. Under this partnership, customers who exchange their vehicles through Spinny - either at Nissan dealerships or directly via…

19 Sep

Madhu Lunawat launches MF Didi in Guwahati, aims to empower Assam’s women through financial inclusion

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Madhu Lunawat, Founder of The Wealth Company Mutual Fund, brought her flagship initiative, MF Didi, to her hometown of Guwahati, marking a significant step in empowering women across Assam and Tier II and III cities. The nationwide roadshow, spanning Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Mumbai, and Pune, now reaches the northeast with a focus on financial literacy, certification, and professional opportunities for women. Born and raised in Guwahati, Lunawat has been a pioneer in India’s financial sector, founding Pantomath Group and The Wealth Company Mutual Fund. MF Didi aims to train and certify women as mutual fund distributors under NISM V norms,…