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05 May

Skoda Kodiaq 4×4 Launched in India at Rs 37.99 lakh

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Skoda has brought back a familiar nameplate, Kodiak, to India. The 2023 Skoda Kodiaq is now on sale at Rs 37.99 lakh, and due to demand, the automaker has increased the allocation to 750 units per quarter for 2023. However, in 2022, all the allocated cars were sold out within 24 hours. For 2023, the Skoda Kodiaq will continue to use the 2.0-litre TSI engine, however, it is now BS-VI compliant. The engine produces 187bhp and 320Nm of torque mated to a 7-speed DCT, and Skoda says that with updates to meet the new regulations, the engine is 4.2 percent…

05 May

Nissan Motor Registered 24% YOY growth in domestic sales

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced wholesales of 3249 units for the month of April 2023. Domestic wholesales stood at 2617 units, while export wholesales stood at 632 units.Nissan Motor India had recently announced YTD sales growth of 23% for FY 2022-23, with YOY March growth of 8% for domestic sales and now 24% in April 2023 with the growth momentum continuing into the next fiscal year 2023-24. Nissan operates on a PHYGITAL distribution approach to meet the evolving needs of customers. In April 2023, Nissan increased its customer touchpoints with the addition of two showrooms and workshops…

05 May

Tata Motors Limited sold 69,599 vehicles in April 2023

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Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic and international markets for April 2023 stood at 69,599 vehicles, compared to 72,468 units during April 2022. Total Domestic Sales decreased by -4% from April 2022 to April 2023 Commercial Vehicles performance are as follows: Growth of HCV Trucks is -6% in April 2023. Sales ILMCV Trucks decreased by -62% from April 2022 to April 2023. Passenger carriers experienced a -4% decrease in growth in April 2023. SCV cargo and pickup growth decreased -30% from April 2022 to April 2023. Domestic growth decreased by -28% in April 2023. Category growth increased by 3%…

04 May

Go first cancels all flights till May 9, promises full refund

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Go first on Thursday said, "We regret to inform that due to operational reasons , Go First flights scheduled till 9th May 2023 have been cancelled." "We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellations. A full refund will be issued to the original mode of payment shortly", it further said.

04 May

PM Modi emphasizes “local for global” at 100th Mann Ki Baat

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Prime Minister Modi completed the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday. The PM's radio program has served as a platform for citizens to engage with PM Modi, highlighting various things that citizens across the country have contributed to India's development. Sunday was special because the show completed 100 episodes. This special occasion was celebrated not only in India but also in many Missions and Embassies of India across the world. Missions of India telecasted the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat live in all global regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, France, Saudi Arabia, ASEAN, Paraguay and the United…

04 May

Amway launched Bengali website

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Amway India, one of the leading FMCG Direct Selling companies, has announced the launch of its website in Bengali to make it easier for Bengali speaking Amway Direct Selling Partners and their customers to understand, communicate and explain their nutrition needs. This move is intended to address the growing demand for proper nutrition in the post-pandemic era, as people become increasingly aware of the importance of nutrition in overall well-being. The Bangla website was launched at a formal event in Kolkata, as part of Amway India's strategy to go multilingual in its vision to build a healthier nation by improving…

04 May

Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces Prices of New Innova Crysta

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the prices of top two grades (ZX & VX) of the New Innova Crysta. The vehicle comes with an enhanced front fascia that has been designed keeping in mind the specific preferences for a rugged and robust appearance, thereby meeting the requirements of Indian families, Businessmen and Corporates. Details of prices (grade wise) are as follows: ZX (7 S) Rs 25,43,000, VX (8 S) Rs 23,84,000, VX (7 S) Rs 23,79,000, VX FLT (8 S) Rs 23,84,000, VX FLT (7 S) Rs 23,79,000. The iconic MPV has been a leader in its segment since its…

04 May

Hero Motocorp reports 3.96 lakh units sold in April 2023

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, sold 396,107units in April 2023. The Company expects the momentum to build-up in the coming months on account of a combination of multiple factors, including a slew of new product launches, a healthy growth in country's GDP and positive consumer sentiments. Echoing the brand promise of Hero MotoCorp and Harley Davidson of enabling #FreedomonWheels, Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Hero MotoCorp, presented a purpose-built Harley-Davidson Road King to a specially-abled employee, Chitra Zutshi. The handover ceremony was organized at Hero’s Global Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur, where Chitra…

04 May

Elon Musk threatens to reassign NPR’s Twitter account

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Twitter chief Elon Musk has "threatened" to redistribute national public radio's(NPR) Twitter account to another company, the US-based broadcaster informed on Tuesday. Musk suggested he redistribute the network's original account under the @NPR handle to another company or individual, NPR reported. NPR stopped posting content on its 52 official Twitter feeds last month in protest over a Twitter designation that suggested government involvement in its editorial content. Musk, in an email to an NPR reporter, asked about his engagement with Twitter, the public broadcaster said. "So is NPR going to start posting on Twitter again, or should we reassign @NPR…

04 May

The Indian rupee ranked second in the list of fast emerging currencies in the world

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In the first month of the new financial year 24 April 2023, the Indian currency 'the rupee' has become the second fastest-growing currency in the world. The emerging currency here means the currency which is making its identity and place in the global markets. The Indian rupee appreciated by 0.41 percent against the US dollar in April. At the same time, the Indonesian currency 'Rupiah' has been in the first place. The Indonesian rupee strengthened nearly 2 percent to top the list. Why has the rupee strengthened? The rupee has been among the fastest-growing currencies in the last month due…