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15 Jul

Keeway enters premium electric scooter segment with Hypevolt-R launch

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Keeway India on Saturday expanded its electric mobility portfolio with the launch of the all-new Hypevolt-R, marking the company's entry into India's premium performance electric scooter segment. The scooter has been introduced at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 1.99 lakh, while online bookings have opened for Rs 5,000 through the company's official website. Deliveries are expected to commence shortly across Keeway India's network of more than 40 authorised dealerships. Powered by a 5.04 kWh dual removable NMC battery architecture and a 12 kW peak mid-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, the Hypevolt-R delivers an IDC-certified range of 180 km, a…

15 Jul

Motorola bets on AI, camera innovation with moto g77 POWER launch at Rs 23,999

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Motorola has expanded its smartphone portfolio with the launch of the moto g77 POWER, aiming to strengthen its position in India's competitive mid-premium 5G smartphone market. Priced at an effective Rs 23,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, the device will be available from July 13 via Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor and features a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 camera with Quad Pixel technology, AI-powered photography tools, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 32MP front camera. It also offers a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, a 7,000mAh battery with up to three…

15 Jul

Tata Motors, UCO Bank forge partnership to expand commercial vehicle financing

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Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with public sector lender UCO Bank to strengthen the commercial vehicle financing ecosystem across India by providing customers with easier access to organised and affordable financing solutions. The partnership combines UCO Bank's nationwide branch network with Tata Motors' extensive commercial vehicle portfolio to support entrepreneurs, fleet operators and businesses seeking to expand their operations. Under the agreement, customers will benefit from competitive interest rates, faster loan approvals, simplified documentation, high loan-to-value funding and flexible repayment tenures designed to suit business cash flows. The companies said the collaboration would improve financing accessibility…

15 Jul

Generali Central Life launches Sunehra Pension Plan to boost retirement security

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Generali Central Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (GCLICL) has launched the Sunehra Pension Plan, a participating, non-linked pension and savings-oriented life insurance product aimed at helping customers build a long-term retirement corpus while offering additional wellness benefits. The insurer said the plan has been designed to address the growing need for retirement preparedness as India's elderly population is projected to rise from 10.5 per cent in 2022 to around 20.8 per cent by 2050, while pension assets remain at just 17 per cent of GDP compared with nearly 80 per cent in developed economies. The Sunehra Pension Plan offers policy terms…

15 Jul

24th International Jawa-Yezdi Day Concludes with Nationwide Rallies and 7,500+ Indian Riders Participating

Rohan EditorBusiness

The 24th edition of International Jawa-Yezdi Day was celebrated with high enthusiasm on July 12, 2026, marking a massive turnout for vintage and modern motorcycling enthusiasts alike. Organized annually on the second Sunday of July, this year's festival witnessed active participation from more than 7,500 riders across over 150 cities in India. The celebration brought together more than 40 distinct Jawa-Yezdi rider communities nationwide. The event also carried a significant international footprint, with motorcyclists from 11 different countries participating globally through localized group rides, community engagement initiatives, and digital media channels. Reflecting on the milestone, Anupam Thareja, Co-founder of Classic…

15 Jul

Navi Mumbai International Airport Goes Global: Air India Express Connects MMR to Abu Dhabi in Landmark Flight

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Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially entered the global aviation map on July 15, 2026, with the successful launch of its first scheduled international flight to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Operated by Air India Express, the inaugural thrice-weekly service marks a massive milestone for the greenfield facility, commencing international operations less than 200 days after the airport initiated domestic flights on December 25, 2025. The landmark event also ensures that every facility managed under the portfolio of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) is now internationally connected. According to AAHL Chief Executive Officer Arun Bansal, this launch kicks off a…

14 Jul

Nothing launches Phone (4b) in India at ₹29,999, sales begin July 14

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London-based consumer technology brand Nothing has announced the commencement of sales for its new Phone (4b), marking the debut of its new (b) smartphone series aimed at making the company's ecosystem more accessible to consumers. The smartphone will be available for purchase from July 14 through Flipkart and leading retail chains, including Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales. The Nothing Phone (4b) is priced at an effective ₹29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹33,699 for the 8GB + 256GB model, inclusive of a 7.5 per cent instant bank discount and exchange bonus. The device is available in Black,…

14 Jul

Park Avenue enters women’s perfume segment with ‘For Her’ fragrance range

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Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL) has expanded its Park Avenue Fragrances portfolio by entering the women’s perfume segment with the launch of the ‘Park Avenue for Her’ Eau De Parfum range, aiming to tap into the growing demand for premium fragrances among women in India. The new collection features four variants—Poise, Grace, Verve and Allure—offering a mix of fresh, floral, spicy and warm woody notes designed to suit different moods and occasions. The products are available in 100 ml bottles priced at Rs 799 and a four-piece discovery gift set featuring 20 ml bottles of each fragrance for Rs 849.…

14 Jul

Private Lenders Lead Banking Rally as Investors Shift Focus from PSU Banks

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Private bank stocks have emerged as the top performers in the banking sector during FY27, significantly outperforming both public sector banks and the broader equity market. According to ACE Equity data, the Nifty Private Bank Index has gained nearly 17 per cent so far this fiscal, surpassing the Nifty 50’s rise of around 8.4 per cent, the Nifty PSU Bank Index’s 7.5 per cent gain, and the Nifty Bank Index’s 15.6 per cent increase. Market analysts attribute this strong performance to stable asset quality, improving business prospects, treasury gains, and supportive measures introduced by the Reserve Bank of India. These…

14 Jul

Indian Equities Plunge as Geopolitical Friction Spikes Global Oil Prices

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Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled investor confidence. The BSE Sensex plummeted over 300 points in early trade, tracking deep losses across global markets following renewed military friction between the United States and Iran. This escalating conflict has injected fresh volatility into global energy channels, sending Brent crude prices surging toward $85 per barrel. The sudden spike in crude oil prices has triggered widespread selling across domestic sectors, with automobile, real estate, and financial stocks bearing the brunt of the downturn. As the world’s third-largest consumer and importer of…