Business - The Purbottar

01 Jun

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance announces the launch of ICICI Pru Platinum

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance announces the launch of the Company’s first unit-linked product (ULIP) - ICICI Pru Platinum, which aligns distributor payouts to their customers’ fund value – the distributor commissions are linked to their customers’ Assets under Management. This unique product incentivises distributors to encourage their customers to stay invested for the entire policy tenure. Notably, it offers customers a cost and tax-efficient route to build wealth over the long-term. Unlimited free switching between asset classes is available through ICICI Pru Platinum, with no additional fees or tax implications. Customers can choose from an array of 21 funds under…

01 Jun

Flipkart’s set to launch Big End of Season Sale 2024

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Flipkart announced its anticipated 'Big End of Season Sale' (Big EOSS) starting on June 1st, 2024. With the stage set to be one of the largest celebrations of fashion, the Big EOSS will offer customers a wide range of trendy styles, premium brands and exciting Gen Z offerings curated on ‘SPOYL’, delivered to every serviceable pin code PAN India. Flipkart Big EOSS 2024 offers over 12,000 brands and 2 Lakh+ sellers, with open-box delivery across sports shoes, watches, and jeans, and same-day delivery on over 1 lakh products. Popular brands include Puma, Adidas, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Fossil, Titan, Crocs, UCB,…

01 Jun

Shopsy’s Mega Shopping Dhamaka draws millions, sets new records in hyper-value E-commerce

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Shopsy by Flipkart has achieved unprecedented success with its inaugural Mega Shopping Dhamaka event, captivating millions of eager shoppers nationwide. Boasting an impressive lineup of over 16 crore+ products, the event witnessed an astounding 50% surge in daily demand and welcomed a remarkable 60% increase in new customers, with nearly 41% being first-time Shopsy shoppers.The fervor surrounding the event underscores Shopsy's stature as a pioneering force in the hyper-value e-commerce sphere and highlights the unwavering trust of its customer base. T-shirts, Sarees, and Bedsheets emerged as crowd favorites, with tier 2 and 3 cities like Cuttack, Guwahati, Gorakhpur, Mysore, and…

31 May

Samsung has launched design thinking workshops in select schools of Mangan, Sikkim

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Samsung has initiated design thinking workshops in Mangan schools. This initiative, integral to Samsung's renowned 'Solve for Tomorrow' program, aims to cultivate crucial skills like problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking among students aged over 14. The workshops, aligned with India's educational context, introduce students to the principles of design thinking, urging them to tackle real-world challenges through innovative solutions. Led by the Human-Centered Design Thinking framework, these sessions emphasize empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing to develop solutions that resonate with end-users. Mr. SP Chun, Corporate Vice President of Samsung Southwest Asia, highlighted the workshops as a platform for students…

31 May

UAE to implement midday break prohibiting work under direct sunlight from June 15 to September 15

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation made an announcement of the Midday Break - prohibiting work under direct sunlight and in open-air areas across the UAE - between 12:30 and 15:00, from 15th June until 15th September, 2024. The Midday Break takes into consideration the need to keep regularity in certain jobs that affect the community as a whole. Jobs which are required to be done without uninterruption are exempted from implementing the decision for technical reasons. These include laying asphalt or pouring concrete if it is inconvenient to postpone these tasks until after the Break. Also on the…

31 May

New Delhi hosted the Fourth round of India-Bangladesh consular talks

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The fourth round of consular talks between India and Bangladesh convened in New Delhi on Wednesday, signaling a concerted effort to address key bilateral issues. The Indian delegation, led by Joint Secretary (CPV) Dr. Aman Puri, met with counterparts from Bangladesh, headed by Director General (South Asia) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rokebul Haque. A statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the extensive discussions held during the meeting. Both sides delved into mechanisms aimed at bolstering coordination and cooperation on consular issues, visa matters, repatriation, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT), and extradition matters. Notably, they affirmed…

31 May

Creamline Dairy Products Limited introduces Godrej My Farm

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Creamline Dairy Products Limited (CDPL), a subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), has launch the Godrej My Farm Milk, a premium milk straight from Godrej’s farm to consumers’ doorstep. With Godrej My Farm Milk being directly sourced from Godrej’s own farm, pasteurized, and packaged using cutting-edge technology, it ensures that milk is fresh with its natural flavor and nutritional value intact. To be available only in Hyderabad, the entire process from milking to product reaching the consumer is automated, thereby making Godrej My Farm a zero human touch milk with a single point fully controlled supply chain starting from feed…

31 May

Vi announces its partnership with the global streaming service provider – Netflix

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Vi, a leading telecom operator, has partnered with Netflix to enhance its entertainment offerings. Users will enjoy world-class content on any device, including mobile, television, and tablets. Vi has already introduced Netflix for prepaid customers and plans to launch Netflix bundled postpaid plans soon. Vi has introduced two new Unlimited prepaid packs offering unlimited calls & data bundled with Netflix Basic subscription that will allow users to watch Netflix on mobile as well as TV. Home to an incredible variety of local and global stories like Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, Amar Singh Chamkila, The Great Indian Kapil Show, Laapataa Ladies,…

31 May

AIMA Undergraduate Aptitude Test (UGAT) registration is now open for 2024

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The All India Management Association (AIMA) is a leading organization in India that promotes management skills through programs, initiatives, and examinations. AIMA is pleased to announce the commencement of registration for the Under Graduate Aptitude Test (UGAT) 2024. UGAT serves as a gateway for aspiring students seeking admission to various undergraduate programs across India including Integrated MBA (IMBA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com). UGAT scores are accepted by top universities like NERIM Group of Institutions, Kalinga University, ITM University, University of Kashmir, Ahmedabad University, New…

31 May

Cummins India Limited Reports Results for Q4 and FY2024

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Cummins India Limited's (CIL) Board of Directors approved the financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2024, at their meeting. Ashwath Ram, Managing Director, Cummins India Limited, said, “Indian economy continues to remain resilient despite geopolitical events and other economic events impacting the growth of various countries. Key economic indicators like GDP growth rate of 7.6% and consistent PMI indicate optimism about continued growth.” The company's Q4 performance based on standalone financial results showed a 20% increase in total sales to Rs. 2,269 Cr. compared to the previous year and a 9% decrease in sales to the…