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07 Nov

South Africa expands digital travel authorisation to ease entry for Indian tourists

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South Africa has expanded its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system to simplify travel procedures for eligible Indian visitors, introducing new features for families, minors and group applications as part of efforts to strengthen tourism ties with India. The enhanced digital platform allows eligible Indian passport holders to apply for travel authorisation entirely online, eliminating the need to visit visa processing centres or obtain traditional visa stickers. The system now supports applications for minors, including biometric enrolment through the Home Affairs National Identification System (HANIS) for children aged seven and above. A multi-applicant facility has also been introduced to enable families…

07 Nov

Godrej brings face recognition technology to home security with new NX Pro Ncrypt campaign

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Godrej Enterprises Group’s Security Solutions business has launched ‘Your Face Is Key’, a campaign introducing the Godrej NX Pro Ncrypt, a next-generation home locker powered by face recognition technology. The campaign highlights the growing adoption of facial recognition across smartphones, workplaces and travel, positioning the technology as a convenient and personalised way to protect valuables at home. The campaign film follows a woman using facial recognition to access her smartphone, laptop, workplace and airport gates before demonstrating the technology’s application in securing her belongings. Pushkar Gokhale, Business Head, Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group, said the future of security…

07 Nov

Instamart records 23-fold surge in gold coin orders ahead of Diwali, mithai demand rises 55%

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Gold coin purchases on Swiggy Instamart surged 23-fold in the week leading up to Dhanteras, while orders for traditional sweets increased by more than 55%, reflecting strong consumer demand ahead of Diwali 2026. According to data released by Instamart on Friday, one-gram gold coins emerged as the most preferred denomination, followed by 0.5-gram coins. Silver coin orders also increased sevenfold, with 5-gram and 10-gram denominations witnessing nearly equal demand. Bengaluru led gold coin purchases, followed by Hyderabad and Mumbai, while Delhi topped silver coin orders. Festive shopping extended beyond precious metals, with kitchen and dining orders growing 45%, dinner set…

07 Nov

Nissan Motor India marks World Quality Month 2026 with focus on service excellence and customer satisfaction

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Nissan Motor India Private Limited (NMIPL) is observing World Quality Month throughout November 2026, reinforcing its commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence across its 315 sales and service touchpoints in India. Centred on the theme ‘Unmistakable Quality. Every Customer. Every Vehicle. Every Time.’, the month-long initiative aims to strengthen service standards, improve operational efficiency and build customer trust through consistent aftersales support. A key focus of the initiative is ‘Fix It Right the First Time’, which seeks to improve repair quality and ensure a seamless vehicle ownership experience. Nissan is engaging its dealership and service teams through customer-focused activities,…

07 Nov

Renault begins Duster strong hybrid deliveries, expands premium retail network with Hyderabad showroom

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Renault India has commenced customer deliveries of the Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 ahead of Diwali, while inaugurating its largest showroom in Hyderabad at HITEC City as part of its nationwide retail expansion strategy. The first SUV was delivered at the newly opened 7,000 sq ft showroom, which can display eight vehicles. Francisco Hidalgo, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Renault Group India, handed over the keys to T Krishna Gopal, CEO of Eduzi Academy. The outlet is Renault's 30th new’R store in India and its largest in Hyderabad. Hidalgo said the company had fulfilled its target of introducing the hybrid model…

07 Nov

Godrej Agrovet posts 17% revenue growth in Q2 FY27, PAT rises 22% to Rs 103 crore

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Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) reported a 17% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 2,995 crore in the second quarter of FY27, ended September 30, 2026, driven by strong performances in Animal Nutrition, Oil Palm and B2C Foods. The company's profit before tax (PBT) increased 5% to Rs 131 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 22% to Rs 103 crore. However, EBITDA remained flat at Rs 222 crore, with margins impacted by around 120 basis points due to input cost inflation and El Niño-related challenges. The company also improved its working capital cycle to 21 days from 32 days…

07 Nov

Godrej Industries Group highlights LGBTQIA+ inclusion at workplaces through Diwali campaign

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Godrej Industries Group has launched the fourth film in its #CelebratingAcceptance Diwali campaign, titled ‘The Roommate’, highlighting the importance of LGBTQIA+ inclusion, trust and respect in modern workplaces. Released on November 6, 2026, the film shifts the campaign’s focus from family and neighbourhood settings to workplace relationships, emphasising that acceptance often comes through everyday gestures rather than public declarations. Conceptualised and written by Agency09, the film follows Priyanka, who reveals to her colleagues that Meera, whom they know as her roommate, is actually her partner. Her colleagues respond warmly, explaining that they had always known but believed it was not…

07 Nov

Sony India launches FX5 Cinema Line camera with internal RAW recording and Open Gate shooting

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Sony India has introduced the FX5, a new full-frame camera in its Cinema Line series, featuring internal RAW recording, Open Gate shooting and advanced image processing capabilities aimed at professional filmmakers and video creators. Launched on November 2, 2026, the camera features a newly developed fully stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor and BIONZ XR2 image processing engine with a dedicated AI processing unit. It offers more than 15 stops of dynamic range, three base ISO settings of 800, 4000 and 12800, and Dual Gain Shooting technology for improved image quality and reduced noise. For the first time in Sony's…

07 Nov

Marico to Buy Majority Stake in Bonorizon Consumer Ventures for ₹35 Crore

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FMCG major Marico has officially entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 51 per cent controlling stake in Bonorizon Consumer Ventures Private Limited for an aggregate consideration of up to ₹35 crore in an all-cash deal, aligning directly with its broader corporate strategy to significantly strengthen its international business presence. According to an official exchange filing released by the company, Marico will acquire 51 per cent of Bonorizon’s total equity share capital and voting rights primarily through a direct primary subscription route, strictly subject to fulfilling the mutually agreed terms and conditions laid out within the definitive agreements. The filing…

06 Nov

HP India expands laptop portfolio with AI-powered OmniBook 5 and ProBook 4 G2iS

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HP India has expanded its personal computing portfolio with the launch of the HP OmniBook 5 and HP ProBook 4 G2iS, targeting students, small and medium businesses (SMBs) and mobile professionals amid growing demand for AI-ready, portable computing devices. The HP OmniBook 5, designed for students, features up to an Intel Core 7 processor with integrated neural processing unit (NPU) capabilities of up to 16 TOPS, an OLED display and up to 42 hours of local video playback battery life. Weighing 1.16 kg, it comes in four colour options. The HP ProBook 4 G2iS, aimed at businesses and professionals, offers…