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Fenesta strengthens West Bengal presence with 1st showroom in Howrah

Fenesta strengthens West Bengal presence with 1st showroom in Howrah

Fenesta, India’s most trusted brand for premium windows and doors, has strengthened its presence in East India with the launch of a new showroom in Howrah. Operated by Easy Construction, the showroom is located at Belur, Girish Ghosh Road, Swamiji Apartment, Ground Floor, Howrah – 711202, further reinforcing Fenesta’s commitment to delivering world-class fenestration solutions across key growth markets. The newly launched showroom offers customers an immersive experience of Fenesta’s comprehensive product portfolio, including uPVC and Aluminium Windows and Doors, Solid Panel Doors and Facades. Designed to cater to the region’s evolving architectural preferences and modern lifestyle needs, the showroom…
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Foreign Capital Exodus and Tariff Fears Push Shares into Red

Foreign Capital Exodus and Tariff Fears Push Shares into Red

Equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trading on January 8, 2026, due to ongoing foreign fund outflows and worries regarding possible U.S. tariff increases. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 255.86 points, reaching 84,705.28, while the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped by 65.9 points, settling at 26,074.85. Among the major losers in the Sensex index were Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Maruti, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and UltraTech Cement. On January 7, 2026, several companies including ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, and Hindustan Unilever experienced gains in the stock market. Foreign institutional investors sold equities…
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Steel Sector Scrutiny Deepens as Antitrust Breach Found at Top Producers

Steel Sector Scrutiny Deepens as Antitrust Breach Found at Top Producers

India's competition watchdog has uncovered that leading companies in the steel market, including Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and State-run SAIL, along with 25 other firms, engaged in price-fixing practices that violate antitrust laws. A confidential document reveals that these collusions expose both the companies and their executives to the possibility of significant financial penalties. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found 56 senior executives, including Sajjan Jindal of JSW and T.V. Narendran of Tata Steel, along with four former chairpersons of SAIL, guilty of price collusion spanning from 2015 to 2023. This information is based on a CCI order…
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NALCO share price jumps 4%

NALCO share price jumps 4%

Shares of National Aluminium Company (NALCO) jumped over 4% to ₹344.85 apiece, a fresh 52-week high, on the NSE in Tuesday's trading session after global aluminium prices rallied to a new record level. Aluminium prices surged past $3,000-per-tonne at LME amid constrained supply, with limits on smelting capacity in China and output curbs in Europe stemming from high power costs, tightening global inventories. Meanwhile, demand remains resilient, underpinned by steady consumption from the construction and renewable energy sectors, according to a Bloomberg report. Since NALCO is a major aluminium producer in India, a rise in prices can improve the topline of the company.…
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Nissan Motor India closes 2025 with strong export surge, records 15,372 sales in December

Nissan Motor India closes 2025 with strong export surge, records 15,372 sales in December

Nissan Motor India ended calendar year 2025 on a strong note, backed by record export performance and steady domestic demand. The company shipped 13,470 vehicles in December 2025, its highest monthly export volume in over a decade. Domestic wholesale stood at 1,902 units, taking total consolidated sales for the month to 15,372 units. Nissan said the growth reflects the continued success of its Made-in-India, export-driven strategy, led by the New Nissan Magnite compact SUV. Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa said 2025 was a year of consolidation supported by stable domestic sales and record exports. He added that Nissan is now preparing…
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Yamaha announces special 70th anniversary price offer on R15 series

Yamaha announces special 70th anniversary price offer on R15 series

India Yamaha Motor has announced a special anniversary price benefit of ₹5,000 on its flagship R15 series as part of Yamaha Motor’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. The revised pricing, effective from January 5, brings the starting ex-showroom Delhi price of the Yamaha R15 series to ₹1,50,700. The announcement reinforces Yamaha’s strategy of expanding access to its premium performance motorcycle lineup among young Indian riders. The R15 has played a key role in shaping India’s entry-level performance motorcycle segment, with over one million units produced domestically. Known for its race-inspired design and everyday usability, the model continues to appeal strongly to sport-riding…
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At The First Look During CES 2026, Samsung presents ‘Your Companion to AI Living’

At The First Look During CES 2026, Samsung presents ‘Your Companion to AI Living’

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its “Companion to AI Living” vision at The First Look, its CES® 2026 event held in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas. The focus of the event was on AI as Samsung’s philosophy, a foundation that connects the company’s R&D product development, operations and user experience. TM Roh, CEO and Head of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, opened The First Look by describing the company’s AI leadership and how due to its vast, AI-enabled, connected ecosystem, Samsung can provide users with a true AI companion experience in their daily life. This approach gives users a…
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Mother’s Recipe launches ‘MOM FU’ campaign to bring new flavours to North East kitchens

Mother’s Recipe launches ‘MOM FU’ campaign to bring new flavours to North East kitchens

Mother’s Recipe, a legacy Indian food brand trusted by families for generations, has launched a new festive campaign titled “MOM FU: Maa ka pyaar in a new avatar” to promote its Recipe Sauces range across the North East. The campaign, which runs from December 22, 2025 to the first week of January 2026, focuses on blending exciting Pan Asian flavours with the warmth and familiarity of home-style cooking. The digital-led outreach is being rolled out across Guwahati, Dimapur, Agartala and Aizawl, with content crafted to suit local preferences and festive food habits. The initiative aims to build awareness of the…
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TRAI assesses mobile network quality across Kolkata and 24 Parganas

TRAI assesses mobile network quality across Kolkata and 24 Parganas

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings from its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Kolkata Telecom District and parts of North and South 24 Parganas in November 2025. The assessment covered 308.1 km of city routes, 10 hotspot locations and 2.6 km of walk testing, evaluating 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G services across urban, institutional and residential areas. The results showed Call Setup Success Rates of 100% for Jio, 99.81% for Airtel, 99.63% for Vi and 96.53% for BSNL. Drop Call Rates stood at 0.00% for Jio, 0.19% for Airtel, 0.37% for Vi and 2.46% for…
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President Murmu launches ‘Skill the Nation Challenge’ to promote AI readiness across India

President Murmu launches ‘Skill the Nation Challenge’ to promote AI readiness across India

President Droupadi Murmu has announced the nationwide ‘#SkillTheNation Challenge’, calling on citizens, policymakers, educators and youth to participate in India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning movement by enrolling in the SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) programme on the Skill India Digital Hub. She said the initiative would help India build future-ready talent and move towards a technologically empowered and inclusive society. SOAR, launched by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in July 2025, offers structured micro-credential AI courses for students, teachers, professionals and lifelong learners. In six months, more than 1.59 lakh learners have enrolled, with thousands receiving certifications in…
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