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16 Oct

Eicher pushes for modernization in the CV industry with future-ready Services and focus on Dealership Network

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Eicher Trucks & Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles, has made significant strides in the Indian truck industry by enhancing its service ecosystem and delivering high uptime for its customers. The company was the first CV manufacturer in India to recognize the importance of fleet uptime and promptly addressing customer needs. In 2020, Eicher established the Uptime Centre in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, connecting its entire range of BS-VI trucks and buses. The company has invested significantly in next-gen service solutions, such as remote and predictive diagnostics, and now delivers over 98% uptime in all major transport segments across India.…

16 Oct

‘iFinance’, a platform that consolidates customers’ savings and current accounts in one place

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ICICI Bank announces the launch of ‘iFinance’, enabling crores of customers-retail and sole proprietors, to get a consolidated view of their savings and current accounts in one place. Customers of other banks can also get the benefit from this facility, which ICICI Bank has introduced by leveraging the Account Aggregator ecosystem, on the Bank’s digital platforms, namely iMobile Pay app, Retail Internet Banking (RIB), Corporate Internet Banking (CIB) and InstaBIZ, the Bank’s mobile app for businesses. iFinance offers a single-view dashboard for all accounts, allowing users to check balances, analyze spending patterns, and download statements, providing convenience and enabling better…

16 Oct

Mamang Dai being honored as the Poet Laureate for Literature in the Mumbai Litfest 2023

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Mamang Dai, a renowned poet, will be the Poet Laureate of the 14th Tata Literature Live! Mumbai LitFest. Mamang Dai is one of India’s most evocative contemporary writers in English. Hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, the rhythm of her verse reflects the rhythms of the oral tradition of her Adi tribe, and of the natural landscape to which she is so attached. Her poetic voice, as expressed in the collections River Poems, The Balm of Time, Midsummer Survival Lyrics, and the folk tale Hambreelmai's Loom, is gentle, melodious and poignant. Her poetry, despite its nostalgic nature and political realities, is filled…

16 Oct

Stand a chance to win INR 1 Lakh cash prize on Eloelo App

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Eloelo, India's leading live entertainment app, is launching a cricket quiz show called 'Diwan-e-Cricket', hosted by cricket analyst Aakash Chopra. This exclusive event, hosted on the Eloelo platform with 37 million users and 120K creators, invites participants from every corner of India to seize the opportunity to win INR 1 lakh in cash prizes. Starting on October 8, 2023, 'Diwan-e-Cricket' will captivate viewers during the innings break of every India match in the ODI World Cup. Chopra will provide insightful commentary and allow Eloelo app users to interact with him on a live-stream. The quiz will feature four options per…

16 Oct

InsuranceDekho raises $60 million in its ongoing Series B funding

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InsuranceDekho, India's top insurtech firm, has raised $60 million in its Series B funding round, marking a significant milestone. The capital infusion, a mix of equity and debt, has attracted new investors and reaffirmed existing investor confidence. This marks the second fundraise in 2023, bringing the total to $200M+, solidifying InsuranceDekho's position as the leading Indian insurtech. Japanese giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (“MUFG”), BNP Paribas Cardif, Eurazeo's Insurtech fund, India-focused Beams Fintech Fund, and Yogesh Mahansaria Family Office have joined as new investors in the insurance industry. InsuranceDekho secured $150 million in the largest Series A funding raised…

16 Oct

SwarnBanga collection; Reliance Jewels poetic tribute to Bengal

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Reliance Jewels has unveiled the SwarnBanga Jewellery collection, a poetic tribute to Bengal's artistic heritage. The collection features terracotta temples, Shanti Niketan, and DurgaPujo, reflecting the region's intricacies and cultural heritage. Launched by Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor, the collection is the 8th in a series of thematic jewellery collections inspired by different regions of India. Reliance Jewels have transformed jewellery into works of art that reflect India's dynamic history, and the SwarnBanga collection continues this legacy by capturing the essence of Bengal's culture and artistic heritage. The collection is not just jewellery, but an expression of India's history. Speaking at…

16 Oct

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance opens a new office in Bongaigaon

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Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, a prominent Indian private general insurer, has inaugurated its new office in Bongaigaon, Assam. This strategic expansion aims to boost insurance penetration across tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India which is significant in increasing insurance penetration in the country and providing financial stability to our citizens. Bajaj Allianz is aiming to bring its innovative products and solutions closer to the people of Bongaigaon by providing a wide range of services backed by technology. The new office will serve as a strategic hub for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, extending its presence and reaching customers in…

16 Oct

Fired Starbucks employee leaks every drink recipe online

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An ex-employee of the globally famous coffee chain Starbucks has created quite a stir on social media. Why, you ask? Well, the former employee went to X to leak details about the company's extensive menu, causing the post to go viral. He shares detailed recipes for various coffee concoctions that Starbucks is known for. This incident is not an isolated one, as several other employees who were fired from Starbucks also shared the company's menu on TikTok. These revelations have provided coffee enthusiasts worldwide with a deeper understanding of their favorite beverage.The viral thread, which includes everything from cold brew…

16 Oct

Amazon India reportedly creates over 100,000 job on this festive season

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Amazon India has created over 100,000 seasonal job opportunities for the Indian festive season, including direct and indirect positions in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Chennai. Ahead of Amazon's 'Great Indian Festival' starting on October 8, 2023, early access to Prime customers will begin on October 7. The majority of these new hires will work in Amazon's existing network, handling pick, pack, ship, and deliver customer orders safely and efficiently. Some of these new hires will be part of the virtual customer service model. Amazon India has established a robust fulfilment and delivery network, with 15 fulfillment…

16 Oct

Flipkart claims 1.4 billion customer visits during festive sale

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A record 1.4 billion customers visited the platform during Flipkart's flagship festival sale event "The Big Billion Days' (TBBD) 2023".The event, which began on October 8 (with early access for VIP and Plus customers from October 7) and ended on October 15, "received a great response from both customers and a wide network of dealers across the country", said head Kalyan Krishnamoorthy. Flipkart Group's Executive Officer. The likes of smartphones, laptops, tablets and home appliances indicate a strong premiumization trend across India this year Televisions, audio devices, smartphones and grooming products were also among the top choices.According to Flipkart officials,…