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27 Sep

Godrej Agrovet Limited announces the launch of ‘Hello Godrej’

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Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), one of India’s largest diversified food and agri-business conglomerate, has recently announced the launch of ‘Hello Godrej’, a multilingual farming advisory helpline to provide real-time expert solutions for crop protection over a phone call. To be accessible to farmers across the country in eight regional languages—Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, and English, this new initiative is in sync with the company's endeavor of improving farm productivity by handholding and being there with the farmers whenever they need on ground or over a call. Commenting on the initiative, Balram Singh Yadav, Managing Director, Godrej Agrovet…

27 Sep

Empowering Bijnor’s youth: 4,400 job offers distributed at Kaushal Mahotsav

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The Bijnor Kaushal Mahotsav concluded successfully today, spearheaded by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The event showcased the government's commitment to empowering local youth through skill development initiatives. Over 13,500 youths registered for the month-long job readiness program, with 3,500 candidates receiving job offers after intensive training and career counseling. During the festival, which attracted around 6,000 participants, nearly 900 on-the-spot job offers were distributed. Major companies, including Flipkart, Burger King, and Zepto, lined up to recruit from a diverse talent pool, enhancing employment prospects across sectors like IT, logistics, and tourism.…

26 Sep

Edible oil prices increment by 5-10 percent, may increase further

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Following the recent hike in import duty on crude oil and refined oil, consumers have started feeling the impact of inflation in key kitchen items like edible oil.According to the price monitoring cell of the consumer affairs department, the model or benchmark retail price of mustard, sunflower and palm oil, commonly used in Indian kitchens, rose to Rs 148 per litre, Rs 129 per litre and Rs 110 per litre on Tuesday from Rs 140, Rs 120 and Rs 100 per litre, respectively, on September 13. This is an increase of 5-10% since the duty hike was announced 12 days…

26 Sep

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank celebrates 15th Foundation Day with nationwide expansion

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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (Utkarsh SFBL) has proudly announces the inauguration of 18 new banking outlets across India in celebration of its 15thFoundation Day. This expansion brings the total number of (Utkarsh SFBL) banking outlets to 966, across the country. The new banking outlets are strategically located to enhance the bank’s reach across various states which are Bihar with 4 outlets, Himachal Pradesh with 1 outlet, Jharkhand with 2 outlets, Kerala with 2 outlets, Madhya Pradesh with 3 outlets, Maharashtra with1 outlet, Odisha with 2 outlets, Uttar Pradesh with 2 outlets and Uttarakhand with 1 outlet. Mr. Parveen Kumar…

26 Sep

Godrej launches HIT Spray Matic: A smart solution for mosquito control

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Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has entered the smart home gadgets market with the introduction of HIT Spray Matic, India’s first government-registered automatic mosquito spray device. Designed to combat mosquito-borne diseases, this innovative device provides instant protection by automatically spraying every two hours for up to six hours, ensuring a continuous defense against pests. Available exclusively on Amazon, the HIT Spray Matic offers twelve hours of uninterrupted protection, making it a practical choice for modern households. As noted in a recent Redseer report, the adoption of smart home devices in India has surged, with penetration rates expected to rise from…

26 Sep

India-Israel recruitment drive draws massive turnout in Pune

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The India-Israel workforce collaboration has reached new heights as thousands of skilled Indian workers flock to ITI Aundh, Pune, for a pivotal recruitment drive running from September 17 to 25, 2024. This initiative, overseen by a delegation of 12 Israeli officials, addresses Israel's growing demand for skilled construction labor while providing Indian talent with unmatched international career prospects. Building on the success of an earlier drive that deployed approximately 4,800 Indian workers to Israel, this round aims to recruit an additional 10,000 candidates, focusing on areas such as Framework, Iron Bending, Plastering, and Ceramic Tiling. Workers can earn competitive salaries…

26 Sep

Tata Tea Gold celebrates Durga Pujo with Kumartuli artistry

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Tata Tea Gold, West Bengal’s leading tea brand, is celebrating Durga Pujo with a unique twist, showcasing the artistry of Kumartuli through limited edition festive packs. The initiative, themed "Kumartuli Art is the Heart of Bengal," features a five-pack series that embodies the spirit of the festival across its five days: Dhaki, Shankho Dhwani, Ashtami Pujarin, Dhunuchi dance, and Sindoor Khela. Each pack contains meticulously sculpted figurines, enhanced by a QR code that activates an augmented reality experience, allowing users to project these elements into their homes. In Kharagpur, local tea shops are buzzing with excitement as residents embrace the…

26 Sep

Major Milestone: Vodafone Idea Announces $3.6 Billion Investment in Network Growth

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Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has successfully concluded a major $3.6 billion (~Rs. 300 billion) deal with global network leaders Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung, marking its largest capital expenditure investment to date. This three-year agreement is a critical component of VIL's broader $6.6 billion capex plan aimed at expanding 4G population coverage to 1.2 billion and introducing 5G services in key markets. CEO Akshaya Moondra highlighted VIL’s commitment to cutting-edge technology, saying, “This investment cycle marks a new era for VIL as we embark on a smart turnaround to capitalize on industry growth.” The equipment from these long-term partners will enable…

25 Sep

Ola Electric shares grow 3%, Bernstein highlights strong growth prospects

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Shares of Ola Electric Mobility rallied over 3 per cent to Rs 107.5 in morning trade on September 25 after international brokerage firm Bernstein suggested that the company is extending its lead in the electric two-wheeler (EV 2W) segment and outpacing rivals in profitability.The report shows that Ola Electric not only boasts the highest gross margins among its competitors but is also inching closer to EBITDA level profitability, underlining the strong growth momentum of the company.Ola Electric has significantly improved its path to profitability, reporting an EBITDA margin of -2 per cent, outperforming rivals such as TVS (-7.9 per cent),…

25 Sep

Hulladek Recycling hosts e-waste management summit 2024 in Guwahati

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Hulladek Recycling Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with the Pollution Control Board, Assam, hosted the E-Waste Management Summit 2024 in Guwahati, aimed at addressing critical e-waste challenges in North Eastern India. The summit gathered key stakeholders, including government officials, corporate leaders, and environmental activists, to discuss strategies for effective e-waste management and recycling. Shri. Arup Kumar Misra, Chairman of the Pollution Control Board, emphasized the significance of sustainable waste management initiatives, stating, “This summit marks a significant step towards achieving effective e-waste management in the North Eastern states.” Mr. Nandan Mall, Managing Director of Hulladek, highlighted the company’s commitment to environmentally…