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14 Jan

Makar Sankranti 2026: California Almonds add a healthy touch to harvest festivities

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Makar Sankranti, which marks the arrival of longer days and the harvest season, is being celebrated across India with traditional fervour. Known by different names such as Pongal, Lohri, Uttarayan and Magh Bihu, the festival symbolises abundance, gratitude and new beginnings. As families prepare festive dishes and sweets, experts are highlighting the importance of mindful nutrition during celebrations. Nutritionists and health experts have pointed to the role of California Almonds in adding balance to festive meals. Rich in protein, healthy fats and antioxidants, almonds are known to support immunity, provide sustained energy and help manage blood sugar levels when consumed…

14 Jan

Regulatory Calm Drives Buying Interest in Swiggy, Eternal Shares

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Shares of Swiggy Ltd. and Eternal Ltd., which manage Instamart and Zomato and Blinkit respectively, experienced a recovery from their lowest points of the day after government intervention encouraged them to suspend their 10-minute delivery service for the benefit of gig workers. On Tuesday, Swiggy's stock price initially dropped by 1.08% but ended the day with a slight gain of 0.43%. In contrast, Eternal's shares rose significantly by 3.24%. The broader market saw the S&P BSE Sensex decrease by 0.30% during the same period. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a meeting with representatives from quick-commerce firms to address concerns regarding…

14 Jan

V-Guard’s in-house manufactured induction cooktop becomes India’s first to earn 5-Star Bureau of Energy Efficiency rating

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V-Guard Industries Limited has achieved a major milestone in the home appliances segment with its in-house manufactured induction cooktop model VIC06V1 becoming the first in India to receive a 5-star energy efficiency rating from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The recognition highlights V-Guard’s focus on indigenous design, energy-efficient innovation and manufacturing excellence. The VIC06V1 is designed and manufactured at the company’s Perundurai facility and has been engineered to deliver faster, cleaner and environment-friendly cooking while helping users reduce electricity consumption without compromising performance. The cooktop offers a maximum power output of 1600 W, eight power and temperature levels, and…

14 Jan

Nissan strengthens India leadership with appointment of Thierry Sabbagh as President

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Nissan has announced a series of senior management changes in its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe, and Oceania (AMIEO) region, designed to strengthen delivery of the Re:Nissan transformation plan and enhance operational efficiency, speed, and customer focus. Effective 1 January 2026, Thierry Sabbagh’s responsibilities have been expanded to include Nissan India, as he becomes Divisional Vice President and President, Middle East, KSA, CIS, and India—Nissan and Infiniti. The expanded scope reflects Nissan’s focus on maintaining leadership continuity across established markets while strengthening governance, execution, and growth momentum in India as a strategic priority within the AMIEO region. India is central…

14 Jan

Strengthens Leadership Team: Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Anup Kumar Saha as Whole-time Director

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Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as its Whole-time Director, subject to regulatory approvals. Until the approvals are received, Saha will serve as Whole-time Director (Designate) and join the bank’s senior management effective January 12, 2026. Saha most recently served as Managing Director at Bajaj Finance, where he spent over eight years playing a key role in transforming the lender into one of India’s most profitable non-banking financial companies. During his tenure, he led business transformation, digital innovation and customer-centric initiatives, helping expand the customer base to 100 million while diversifying the product portfolio. Prior…

14 Jan

Sterling strengthens North-East presence with launch of centrally located hotel in Gangtok

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Sterling Holiday Resorts has expanded its footprint in North-East India with the launch of Sterling Mount Olive Gangtok, a contemporary city hotel located in the heart of Gangtok. The new property marks Sterling’s second hotel in Sikkim and its fourth across the North-East region. Situated in Development Area, Gangtok’s key business and administrative hub, the hotel is designed to cater to business travellers, professionals on short stays, and leisure visitors seeking proximity to the city’s commercial and cultural centres. Guests will have easy access to government offices, business districts and the popular MG Marg promenade. The hotel also complements Sterling’s…

13 Jan

Craft Collective to host first craft & culture forum in Kolkata from January 29

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Craft Collective, an institution-led initiative focused on strengthening India’s craft ecosystem, on Tuesday announced its first-ever Craft & Culture Forum, to be held in Kolkata from January 29 to February 1, 2026. The announcement was made at a press meet at the Press Club, Kolkata. The four-day forum is being organised by Foundation for MSME Clusters in partnership with Karu, Red Strategy Partners and The Red Bari, with support from Cisco under its India Cash Grant Program. The forum aims to connect artisans, designers, buyers and institutions with contemporary and global markets. The event will feature curated exhibitions, a marketplace,…

13 Jan

CVL crosses 10 crore KYC records, reinforces leadership in India’s securities market

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CDSL Ventures Limited (CVL), India’s first and largest KYC Registration Agency (KRA), has crossed a major milestone by surpassing 10 crore KYC records, marking a significant achievement in the country’s financial market infrastructure. The development underlines CVL’s growing role in strengthening the Know Your Customer (KYC) framework across India’s securities ecosystem. The milestone reflects the scale, efficiency, and reliability of CVL’s operations, as it continues to support intermediaries, investors, and regulators with robust KYC services. As a critical backbone of the securities market, CVL enables seamless onboarding, compliance, and data integrity, contributing to greater transparency and investor confidence. The expanding…

13 Jan

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 redefines Indian fashion with immersive shows across three cities

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The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 concluded its latest edition after delivering a series of immersive and high-impact fashion showcases across Gurugram, Jaipur and Kolkata, setting new benchmarks for experiential fashion in India. Conceptualised around the theme “Making Fashion Move”, the tour brought together technology, design innovation and cultural storytelling, positioning fashion as a dynamic, evolving form rather than a static showcase. The tour opened in Gurugram with “The Futureverse of Fashion”, where designers Falguni and Shane Peacock blended haute couture with advanced technology, including humanoid robots and holographic projections, featuring actors Shahid Kapoor and Tamannaah Bhatia. In Jaipur, “High…

13 Jan

TATA AIA AURA: Shaping India’s Future Generation of Insurance Entrepreneurs

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched Tata AIA AURA, a platform designed to transform life insurance advisory into a full-fledged entrepreneurial career, as the sector witnesses a growing influx of young professionals. The move comes at a time when India has over 31.5 lakh life insurance advisors, yet life insurance penetration stands at just 3.7% of GDP in FY24, indicating vast untapped potential. Tata AIA AURA seeks to empower advisors with digital tools, structured training, mentorship, and strategic guidance, enabling them to operate as independent business owners rather than transactional intermediaries. The initiative aligns with the national vision of achieving…