Business - The Purbottar

19 Jan

Ai+ expands wearables portfolio with NovaWatch smartwatch series

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Ai+ Smartphone on Tuesday unveiled NovaWatch, a new smartwatch lineup aimed at strengthening its connected devices portfolio across health, safety and personal style. Scheduled to launch nationwide in Q1 2026, the series reflects the brand’s push to blend practical utility with fashion-forward design for a connected generation. The NovaWatch range includes Active, Wearbuds, Kids Geo Fencing 4G Watch, and an industry-first Rotatecam 4G LTE Watch with a rotating camera. Each model is designed for a specific use case, spanning everyday health tracking, family safety and style-led personal expression. While Active focuses on essential wellness metrics in an easy-to-use format, Wearbuds…

17 Jan

Oriflame introduces Opt Optimals Even Out Range to tackle dark spots and uneven skin tone

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Oriflame has expanded its Optimals skincare portfolio with the launch of the new Opt Optimals Even Out range, aimed at addressing dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. The Swedish beauty and wellbeing brand said the range has been developed for consumers looking for clearer, brighter and more even-looking skin through a gentle and simplified skincare routine. Hyperpigmentation remains one of the most common skincare concerns in India due to high sun exposure, pollution, hormonal changes and post-acne marks. To respond to this demand, Oriflame said the new range is dermatologically tested and powered by a blend of Niacinamide, Rainbow…

17 Jan

Term insurance emerges as key financial safety net for Indian families

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In a fast-developing economy like India, term life insurance can provide critical financial security. In the wake of the bread winner’s unfortunate and untimely demise, their dependents can have a secure life when their financial requirements are taken care of. Term insurance offers high life cover at relatively low premiums, making it an ideal instrument for securing the financial future of your loved ones in your absence. A 30-year-old healthy male without any pre-existing conditions and who is a non-smoker, for instance, can be eligible to secure a ₹1 crore cover for a 30-year term by paying a monthly premium…

17 Jan

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. announces its financial results for Q3 FY26

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., a leading building materials Company in India, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The Company continues its progress on the strategic capacity expansion in the East, coupled with the project execution at the Vadraj Cement facilities, which remains on track, with the operationalisation of the Clinker unit and Grinding units planned in phases starting in Q3 FY27. These initiatives position Nuvoco's total cement capacity at ~35 MMTPA, thereby consolidating its position as the fifth-largest cement group in India for the long-term. The Company sustained improved YoY performance despite macro headwinds…

17 Jan

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company announces the launch of Pink (Period) Leave policy

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In line with its commitment to fostering an inclusive and empathetic workplace, Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company has announced the launch of Pink (Period) Leave policy—becoming one of the first health insurance companies in India to introduce such an initiative for all its employees across India. This progressive initiative reinforces the company’s dedication to prioritizing women’s health and creating a supportive environment for all employees. As per the policy, all women employees at Niva Bupa will be eligible for one day of Pink Leave per month, designed to support them in managing period-related discomfort such as cramps, migraines, nausea, and…

17 Jan

Kotak celebrates 30 years on NSE, showcases India’s stronger and trusted financial markets

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Kotak Mahindra Bank today marked 30 years of its listing on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) with a bell-ringing ceremony in Mumbai, highlighting the bank’s growth alongside India’s emergence as a strong and trusted financial market. The bank, which began as a small non-banking finance company in the 1980s, has since evolved into a diversified financial services group. Its journey mirrors India’s shift towards deeper capital markets, wider access to formal finance and greater use of digital public infrastructure. Over the past three decades, Kotak has focused on building customer trust while contributing to improved stability and transparency…

17 Jan

JLL is appointed by BharathCloud as advisory partner for USD 100 million AI-ready sovereign cloud investment

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BharathCloud has appointed JLL as an advisory partner to facilitate build of AI-ready sovereign cloud infrastructure across major cities in India and select international locations. BharathCloud intends to invest up to USD 100 million over the next five years, subject to board approvals, financing arrangements, regulatory clearances, and prevailing market conditions. As part of this arrangement, JLL will serve as exclusive advisory partner, supporting BharathCloud in colocation site identification, design consultancy, and portfolio optimization. Together, the companies aim to deliver world-class edge cloud infrastructure in cities such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, and Pune, as well as…

17 Jan

Airbnb bets on music-led travel with Siddhant Chaturvedi’s ‘Mumbai Like a Local’ experience ahead of Lollapalooza India 2026

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Actor and musician Siddhant Chaturvedi has partnered with Airbnb to offer an exclusive, invite-only experience that allows guests to explore Mumbai through his personal lens during Lollapalooza India 2026. Titled Lolla India Like a Local, the four-hour Airbnb Original Experience will be open for booking from January 19 at 11 AM IST. Designed for just four guests, the experience includes a meal at one of Siddhant’s favourite local food joints, a guided heritage walk through Bandra’s historic Ranwar Village, an intimate jam session where he performs an original track inspired by the city, and finally, attending Lollapalooza India alongside him.…

16 Jan

Bajaj General Insurance launches ‘Fetal Flourish’ rider for advanced fetal care at ₹1,025 premium

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Bajaj General Insurance Limited on Tuesday announced the launch of Fetal Flourish, a pioneering insurance rider designed exclusively to support fetal health and advanced in-utero medical interventions, priced at an affordable premium of ₹1,025. Unveiled in Pune on January 14, the new rider addresses a long-standing gap in maternity insurance by covering specialised fetal procedures that are usually excluded from standard policies. The offering is available as an add-on with the insurer’s flagship products — My Health Care Plan and Health Guard — and is applicable for women aged between 18 and 45 years. Fetal Flourish provides coverage of up…

16 Jan

Anthropic taps Microsoft veteran Irina Ghose to lead India ops as users surge

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Anthropic PBC has named former Microsoft executive Irina Ghose as Managing Director for its India operations, marking a key step in strengthening its presence in one of its most important global markets. The San Francisco–based AI company, backed by Amazon and Google, is preparing to open its first office in India as it ramps up efforts to tap into the country’s growing enterprise demand for AI solutions. Ghose, who previously served as Managing Director of Microsoft India, brings over 30 years of experience in expanding technology businesses and advancing AI adoption across sectors such as banking, manufacturing and healthcare. Her…