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02 Sep

Tata Motors commercial vehicle sales jump 49% YoY to 44,411 units in August

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Tata Motors Limited reported a 49% year-on-year increase in total commercial vehicle sales at 44,411 units in August 2026, compared with 29,863 units in the corresponding month last year, supported by growth in both domestic and international markets.Domestic commercial vehicle sales rose 33% to 36,619 units from 27,481 units a year earlier. High commercial vehicle (HCV) truck sales increased 42% to 10,612 units, while intermediate and light commercial vehicle (ILMCV) truck sales rose 20% to 6,859 units. Passenger carrier sales grew 31% to 4,701 units, while small commercial vehicle cargo and pickup sales climbed 34% to 14,447 units. International business…

02 Sep

Officer’s Choice Blue gets premium makeover, ‘Badal Ke Toh Dekho’ campaign unveiled

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Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has unveiled a new avatar of its Officer’s Choice Blue whisky, introducing premium packaging and a refreshed brand identity aimed at strengthening its position in the Premium & Above (P&A) segment.The new packaging features a sleeker bottle, a transparent label with matte gold foiling and an embossed “Trusted Since 1988” marker. Designed by a leading European design firm, the new look seeks to combine the brand’s legacy with a more contemporary appeal. Officer’s Choice Blue is blended with imported Scotch malts and matured in bourbon barrels. ABD Managing Director Amar Sinha said the relaunch…

02 Sep

Clash of Clans launches global hunt for John Cena with Cody Rhodes and WWE Superstars

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Clash of Clans has reunited with WWE for a second collaboration, bringing a month-long in-game hunt for WWE legend John Cena’s village, with millions of players being enlisted by WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes to track down and raid his base. Starting September 1 and running through September 30, players can search for Cena’s loot-filled village during their daily raids. Successful raids offer players a chance to locate Cena’s base and earn a one-time-only Cody Rhodes statue for their in-game village. Rhodes, who has played Clash of Clans for a decade, and Cena are both long-time players of the game, with…

02 Sep

Dreame launches H12 Dual FlexReach wet and dry vacuum at Rs 44,999 in India

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Dreame Technology has launched the H12 Dual FlexReach Wet & Dry Vacuum in India at an introductory retail price of Rs 44,999, expanding its smart home cleaning portfolio with a 6-in-1 device designed for multiple surfaces and cleaning requirements. The product is available on Dreame India’s official website from September 1, with Amazon sales beginning September 5 and Croma availability scheduled for the third week of September, alongside select retail outlets. The H12 Dual FlexReach combines wet and dry vacuuming with attachments for floors, carpets, sofas, curtains, keyboards and car interiors. It features 23,000Pa suction, a 180-degree lie-flat design, Tangle…

02 Sep

TVS Motor Company posts 21% sales growth in August on strong EV and export demand

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TVS Motor Company, part of TVS VENU, reported a 21% year-on-year increase in monthly sales to 616,540 units in August 2026, compared with 509,536 units sold in the same month last year. Two-wheeler sales grew 21% to 591,437 units from 490,788 units in August 2025. Domestic two-wheeler sales increased 18% to 433,796 units from 368,862 units, indicating sustained demand in the company’s home market. The company’s electric vehicle segment recorded the sharpest growth, with two-wheeler EV sales surging 137% to 59,453 units in August 2026 from 25,138 units a year earlier. TVS Motor’s international business also posted strong growth, with…

01 Sep

Aadhar Housing Finance gets ‘IND AA+/Stable’ rating upgrade from India Ratings

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Aadhar Housing Finance Limited has received an upgrade in its credit rating from India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), with the agency raising its rating on the company’s debt instruments and bank loan facilities to ‘IND AA+/Stable’ from ‘IND AA/Positive’. Aadhar said the upgrade is the second to ‘AA+/Stable’ after a similar revision by CARE. The upgrade reflects the company’s strong position in the low-income housing finance segment, sustained expansion, stable asset quality, profitability, adequate capitalisation and diversified funding profile. Ind-Ra also highlighted Aadhar’s geographically diversified operations, granular retail-focused portfolio, established underwriting and collection framework and experienced management team. The company…

01 Sep

Bar Maestro crowns Yumit Kumar as India’s first Grand Gold Maestro

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Yumit Kumar of The First Floor, Delhi, has been crowned India’s first Grand Gold Maestro at the inaugural Bar Maestro bartending competition, organised by ABD Maestro in association with Tulleeho Beverage Academy. The seven-city competition culminated at IFBE in Mumbai, where 16 finalists from across the country competed for the top honour. The finalists created original cocktails inspired by the five elements of nature — Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space — using WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Whisky, Rangeela Contemporary Indian Vodka or ZOYA Special Batch Gin. Kumar’s spirit-forward creation, which brought all five elements together in a single cocktail, won…

01 Sep

Turkish Airlines highlights multi-city Europe travel options for Indian summer travellers

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As Indian travellers plan summer holidays in Europe, Turkish Airlines is highlighting multi-city journeys as a way to explore the continent’s diverse cultures, cuisines, architecture and landscapes in a single trip. The airline said popular destinations such as Paris, Rome and Venice continue to attract travellers with their historic landmarks, architecture, gastronomy and cultural experiences. Milan and Barcelona offer a mix of fashion, design, Mediterranean coastlines and ancient heritage, while cities including Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Copenhagen and Zurich provide experiences ranging from imperial history and riverside scenery to contemporary design and access to nature. Through its international network and hub…

01 Sep

SLAT 2027 registrations open for undergraduate law programmes at Symbiosis

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Registrations for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2027 have opened for students seeking admission to undergraduate law programmes at Symbiosis Law Schools in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad and Nagpur. Conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), SLAT 2027 will be held on December 19 and December 26, 2026, at 62 centres across India. The computer-based test will comprise 60 questions to be answered in 60 minutes and will cover Legal Reasoning, Logical Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Reading Comprehension and General Knowledge. Candidates can appear for the test twice, with the higher score considered for evaluation. There will be no negative marking. The…

29 Aug

Infosys Working With Agencies to Trace CEO After Nepal Floods

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Infosys has said Lax Gopisetty, CEO of its public services business in the US and Canada, remains unreachable following the deadly floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday. According to the IT services major, Gopisetty was visiting the region in a personal capacity when the disaster occurred. In a statement, Infosys said its immediate priority is to ensure his safety and wellbeing and that it is working with relevant agencies to gather information and establish contact. The company added that it remains in close communication with Gopisetty’s family and is providing all necessary support during the difficult situation. Infosys also expressed…