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10 Sep

Sun King refreshes logo, reinforces commitment to affordable solar solutions nationwide

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Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, has unveiled its refreshed logo and brand identity, marking a significant step in its global growth journey. The new look reflects the company’s transformation and its continued mission to provide affordable and reliable solar solutions to households, businesses, and communities worldwide. Announcing the rebrand, Anish Thakkar, Co-Founder of Sun King, said, “Our refreshed logo reflects our dedication to our customers – delivering more affordable solar solutions for their homes, offering a wider range of appliances that make life easier, and providing more power to support the businesses, schools, and communities they…

10 Sep

Nissan cuts prices of Magnite variants by up to Rs 1 lakh after GST rate reduction

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced a significant price reduction across its New Nissan Magnite range, passing on the full benefit of the revised GST rates to customers. The top-end CVT Tekna and Tekna+ variants will now be cheaper by nearly ₹97,300 and ₹1,00,400 respectively, while the entry-level Visia MT is now priced below ₹6 lakh. The company highlighted that the new pricing will come into effect from September 22, coinciding with Navratri, though customers can book at revised rates immediately. The N-Connecta CVT and KURO CVT variants are now available under ₹10 lakh, expanding affordability in the…

10 Sep

Skill trainers honoured with National Teachers’ Awards 2025, President Murmu leads felicitation

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On Teachers’ Day, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers’ Awards 2025 upon 15 distinguished skill trainers alongside educators from schools and higher education institutions. Organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) at Vigyan Bhawan, the ceremony marked the third consecutive year that vocational trainers were recognised at this prestigious platform. The awardees, representing ITIs, NSTIs, and other institutions, were applauded for their contributions in advancing vocational education through digital integration, women’s participation in non-traditional trades, inclusive training for persons with disabilities, and industry linkages. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister…

10 Sep

Jindal (India) Limited strengthens eastern presence with ‘Milaap’ Retailer Meet in Malda

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Jindal (India) Limited, part of the B.C. Jindal Group and a leading manufacturer of downstream steel products, hosted its flagship retailer meet ‘Milaap’ in Malda, West Bengal. Organized with its authorized distributor Sumit Enterprise, the event drew participation from senior company officials and nearly 125 retailers, underscoring the company’s push to deepen engagement in eastern markets. The meet showcased Jindal’s advanced coated steel portfolio, including Jindal Sabrang, a vibrant colour-coated steel range with superior corrosion resistance, and Jindal NeuColor+, a premium offering blending technology with durability and aesthetic appeal. Company representatives highlighted their focus on innovation and retailer-centric strategies to…

09 Sep

Glenmark Pharma shares upgrade 3%, subsidiary receives $700 million upfront payment from AbbVie

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Glenmark Pharma shares rose 3% to an intraday high of ₹2,112.60 on Tuesday, September 9. The company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary has received an upfront payment of $700 million from AbbVie. "This payment is in accordance with agreed contractual terms and is being made under an exclusive global licensing agreement for IGI's key investigational asset, ISB 2001, in the North America, Europe, Japan and Greater China markets," Glenmark said in a regulatory filing. On July 10, 2025, New York-based Ichnos will acquire Glenmark Innovations, Inc. IGI Therapeutics SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IGI, and AbbVie have announced an exclusive…

09 Sep

Wow! Momo enters Sikkim with first Wow! Eats outlet at Gangtok’s Vajra World

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Wow! Momo Foods, India’s fastest-growing homegrown QSR brand, is expanding its footprint in the Northeast with the launch of its first Wow! Eats outlet at Vajra World, Gangtok. Scheduled to open on September 12, the 1st-floor outlet will bring together all four of the company’s signature brands – Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi – under one roof, offering a diversified dining experience for local consumers. A standalone Wow! Kulfi store will also open on the Ground Floor, dedicated to the popular Indian dessert with a contemporary twist. The grand opening will feature festive celebrations and special…

09 Sep

EuroKids launches Harvard-inspired ‘Heureka’ curriculum, expands growth plans in Assam

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EuroKids, India’s leading preschool chain, has introduced its eighth curriculum version, Heureka – the Visible Thinking Curriculum, inspired by Harvard University’s Project Zero and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Designed to build curiosity and critical thinking, the curriculum emphasizes not just “what” children learn but “how” they think. As part of its expansion strategy, EuroKids announced plans to open 20 new centres in Assam over the next five years, taking its presence in the state from 55 to 75. Developed over 18 months, Heureka integrates 20 structured Harvard-inspired routines and follows the EPICS model—focusing on Emotional, Physical,…

09 Sep

TVS Apache celebrates 20 years with limited-edition launch, premium upgrades

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TVS Motor Company on Saturday marked 20 years of its flagship Apache motorcycle by launching limited-edition variants and introducing premium upgrades in the Apache RTR 160, 180, 200, RTR 310 and RR310 lineup. The celebratory models sport a black-champagne-gold anniversary livery, dual-tone alloy wheels, and a first-ever USB charger, making them collectible editions. The new top-end Apache RTR 160 4V and 200 4V now feature Class-D projector headlamps with LED DRLs, an all-LED setup, 5-inch TFT cluster with Bluetooth-enabled SmartXonnect, voice assist, traction control, assist and slipper clutch, and refreshed colour schemes. Prices for the new models start at ₹1,28,490…

09 Sep

Renault slashes prices by up to Rs 96,000, fully passing GST 2.0 benefit to customers

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Renault India has announced a sweeping price cut across its entire portfolio, passing on the full benefits of GST 2.0 to customers. Effective from September 22, 2025, the revised prices — reduced by up to ₹96,395 — will be available on all deliveries, just in time for the Navratri festive season. Bookings at the new rates have already begun nationwide. The KWID now starts at ₹4.29 lakh, while the Kiger and Triber begin at ₹5.76 lakh, making Renault’s line-up significantly more affordable. Variants of the Kiger have seen the sharpest cuts, with top-end models reduced by nearly a lakh. VenkatramMamillapalle,…

08 Sep

GMDC shares upsurge 20% in two sessions to hit new 52-week high; know why

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GMDC Share Price: Shares of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) rallied for the second consecutive session on Monday, September 8. The stock rose by 20% in the last two trading sessions to hit a new 52-week high of ₹546.85 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). On the BSE, GMDC shares hit a new 52-week high of ₹547. The stock came on investors' radar after China lifted its ban on export of rare earth magnets to India last month. Last week alone, GMDC shares rallied 26% and rallied 20% in the last two trading sessions. Meanwhile, the government's renewed focus on…