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05 Aug

Boltt gears up for smartphone debut with Evo and Ace 5G launch on August 25

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Homegrown smartphone brand boltt, backed by the Fire-Boltt group, has announced that it will launch its much-anticipated Evo and Ace 5G smartphones on August 25, marking its formal entry into India's competitive smartphone market. The company also unveiled a strategic partnership with Flipkart as the Title Sponsor of the e-commerce platform's Freedom Sale 2026, a move aimed at building nationwide brand visibility ahead of the product launch. The sponsorship coincides with Flipkart's Freedom Sale, scheduled from August 7 for early access members and from August 8 to August 15 for all customers. boltt said the campaign is part of its…

05 Aug

ICICI Prudential expands protection portfolio with affordable 10-year life cover

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has expanded its protection portfolio with the launch of a 10-year life cover option under its ICICI PruiProtect Smart Plus plan, targeting customers with short-term financial obligations such as home loans, children's education expenses and business loans. The new offering is designed to provide higher life cover at lower premiums during the period when financial responsibilities are typically at their peak. Apart from life insurance coverage, the plan includes complimentary health and wellness services worth up to ₹67,100, an instant claims payout of ₹3 lakh and a 100 per cent payout on the diagnosis of a…

05 Aug

Nissan TEKTON convoy enters India Book of Records after Himalayan drive

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has secured a place in the India Book of Records after a convoy of 60 all-new Nissan TEKTON premium SUVs completed what the company said was the largest single-model four-wheeler convoy to reach Leh. The achievement coincides with the automaker's celebration of 75 years of its global SUV heritage. The five-day expedition covered more than 700 kilometres, beginning in Chandigarh and passing through Manali and Zangla via Shinku La before culminating in Leh. During the journey, the convoy climbed from 1,053 feet in Chandigarh to Shinku La Pass at 16,703 feet before descending to…

04 Aug

Renault clarifies ownership of Chennai manufacturing facility

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Renault Group has clarified that its manufacturing facility in Chennai has been fully owned by the company since September 2025, urging stakeholders and the media to refer to the plant accurately in future communications. The company said the facility, which manufactures vehicles for both Renault and Nissan, continues to be occasionally described as the "Nissan plant" or "Nissan factory". However, Renault stated that such references are no longer factually correct as the Chennai manufacturing facility is now a Renault-owned plant. According to the company, the facility produces vehicles for both Renault and Nissan for the domestic market as well as…

04 Aug

Indian Benchmarks Flatline as Investors Await Upcoming RBI Interest Rate Decision

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Indian equity markets opened on a subdued note, with both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 moving in a narrow range as market participants preferred to remain on the sidelines ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee decision. Benchmark indices showed minimal variation in morning trade, reflecting a cautious consensus across domestic brokerage desks and institutional investors. Broader sectoral activity presented a mixed picture, with defensive pockets offering modest support while rate-sensitive banking and real estate shares experienced range-bound trading as traders awaited clear policy signals regarding key interest rates. Economists and market analysts widely…

04 Aug

FSSAI Restricts Sale of Dabur Products with ‘100%’ Claim Over Advertising Rule Violations

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a prohibition order against Dabur India Ltd, directing the FMCG company to immediately stop the sale of several food products carrying allegedly misleading ‘100%’ claims. The action covers products including honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame oil, cow ghee, coconut water and coconut milk, which were marketed on Dabur’s website with claims such as ‘100% Natural’, ‘100% Pure’, ‘100% Purity Guaranteed’, ‘100% Organic’ and ‘100% Tender Coconut Water’. According to FSSAI, these claims violate the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018. The regulator stated…

04 Aug

Tata Salt tops laboratory purity test among 100 salt brands

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Tata Salt has said it continues to strengthen its position in India's iodized salt market after a laboratory test found it to have the highest purity among 100 salt samples tested, while also meeting mandated iodine standards. The company said the findings reinforce its position as a trusted choice for households seeking both purity and nutritional quality. According to Tata Salt, the laboratory validation highlights the brand's continued focus on maintaining stringent quality standards and ensuring adequate iodine levels in every pack. The company said its products undergo rigorous testing against internal quality benchmarks as well as regulatory requirements to…

04 Aug

Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water becomes title sponsor of Assam Premier League

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Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has announced that Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water will be the title sponsor of the inaugural Assam Premier League (APL), with the tournament set to be officially known as the Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League. The franchise-based T20 tournament will be held from August 1 to August 23, 2026, at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. Organised by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA), the league will feature eight franchises, 43 matches, and showcase cricketing talent from across Assam. With two matches scheduled daily, the tournament aims to provide emerging players with a competitive platform…

04 Aug

TVS Motor records highest-ever monthly sales of 6.30 lakh units in July

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TVS Motor Company on Monday reported its highest-ever monthly sales, registering 6,29,675 units in July 2026, marking a 38 per cent increase over 4,56,350 units sold during the corresponding month last year. The company also achieved record monthly sales across its international business, electric two-wheelers and three-wheeler segments. According to the company, total two-wheeler sales rose 38 per cent to 6,03,138 units in July 2026 from 4,38,790 units in July 2025. Domestic two-wheeler sales recorded a stronger 42 per cent growth, increasing to 4,37,394 units compared to 3,08,720 units in the same period last year. The electric vehicle segment witnessed…

04 Aug

Hyatt rolls out dining rewards campaign across India and Southwest Asia

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Hyatt India & Southwest Asia has launched its new food and beverage campaign, "Made With Love. Served With Rewards.", offering World of Hyatt members double reward points on eligible dining spend at participating Hyatt restaurants and bars across India and Southwest Asia from August 1 to September 30, 2026. The campaign comes amid growing demand for regular restaurant dining. Citing a 2025 Rakuten Insight survey, Hyatt said 54% of respondents across the region dine out several times a week or more, reflecting a shift towards making restaurant visits part of everyday life rather than limiting them to special occasions. Under…