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28 Jul

Keep a check on Diabetes On this Monsoon Season

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Monsoon is a spellbinding season known for its vibrant atmosphere, characterized by chai, dancing, pakoras, and music. During this season, it is crucial for diabetes patients to maintain regular monitoring and monitor their blood sugar levels. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices provide glucose insights without finger pricking, with metrics like Time in Range. Regular readings help maintain optimal glucose control, allowing for better glucose control. Dr. Bikas Rai Das, Sr. Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, Apollo Hospital, Guwahati,, emphasizes the importance of monitoring diabetes during the rainy season to prevent health issues and glucose fluctuations. Dr. Das said, “Therefore, monitoring…

28 Jul

Tata Motors reported Q1 FY24 results

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Tata Motors Ltd. (TML) shares its results for quarter ending June 30, 2023. Tata Motors continued its strong performance in Q1 FY24, with revenues at 102.2K Cr, EBITDA at 14.7K Cr, and EBIT of 8.3KCr. The company's JLR business experienced a 57% increase in revenues to £6.9b, with EBIT margins of 8.6%. CV volumes were lower by 15% due to BS6 Phase 2, but EBIT margins improved to 6.5%. The PV business experienced 11.1% revenue growth and EBIT of 1.0%. Overall, PBT (bei) improved by 10.3KCr to 5.3KCr, and net profit was 3.3KCr. Despite near-term uncertainties, the company remains optimistic…

28 Jul

Coca-Cola India appoints Ajay Bathija as Vice President, Franchise Operations

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Coca-Cola India has appointed Ajay Vijay Bathija as Vice President of Franchise Operations for Southwest Asia, bringing 24 years of marketing and franchise expertise to the role. Ajay started his career in 1999 with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Front Line Sales and grew rapidly across roles. He became the Region Manager for the Mekong Delta Region at SabCo Vietnam in 2005, leading sales operations and route-to-market strategies to drive volumes. In India, Ajay Vijay Bathija has led the "Share a Coke" campaign and introduced Coca-Cola Zero sugar in INSWA markets. He also revitalized ThumsUp through integrated marketing campaigns, boosting…

28 Jul

LIC announces the launch of the Jeevan Kiran plan

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced a new life insurance plan called 'LIC Jeevan Kiran', which provides both life cover and refund of premium. The plan caters to customers aged 18 to 65 years. Under this policy, policyholders have the freedom to choose policy tenures between 10 and 40 years based on their specific financial goals and requirements.Also, they have the flexibility to opt for a single premium payment or regular premium payments over the policy term. The minimum installment premium is ₹3,000 for regular premium policies and ₹30,000 for single premium policies. The policy has two optional…

27 Jul

IBM Security released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report

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IBM's annual Cost of a Data Breach Report shows India's average data breach cost reached INR 179 million in 2023, a 28% increase since 2020. Detection and escalation costs jumped 45%, indicating a shift towards more complex investigations. Phishing was the most common attack type, followed by stolen credentials. Social engineering was the costliest root cause, costing INR 191 million. In India, 28% of data breaches resulted in data loss across multiple environments, indicating attackers could compromise multiple environments without detection. The highest associated breach costs were INR 188 million and took the longest to identify and contain (327 days).…

27 Jul

Tata Motors launched 2nd RVSF in Bhubaneswar

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Tata Motors, India's leading automobile manufacturer, has launched its second Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The facility, named 'Re.Wi.Re - Recycle with Respect,' was inaugurated by Smt Tukuni Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of Water Resources, Commerce & Transport, Government of Odisha. The advanced facility uses environmentally friendly processes and can safely and sustainably disassemble 10,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. Tata Motors' Empreo Premium partners with Empreo Premium to launch the RVSF, a sustainable initiative to scrap end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles. At the launch of Tata Motors' Re.Wi.Re RVSF in Odisha, Smt Tukuni Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of Water Resources,…

27 Jul

Orika Spices appoints Malaika Arora as the brand ambassador

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Orika, a modern artisan spice brand based at Paras Spices, has announced a strategic partnership with Malaika Arora as its brand ambassador for the next two years. The collaboration aims to highlight Orica's dedication to providing flavor, source and grade spices while staying true to the core principles of sustainability and encouraging the joy of gourmet cooking at home. The initial month-long brand campaign featured a short audio-visual clip depicting a scene where Malaika's friends are planning to go out for lunch, where she plans to surprise them with a gourmet meal prepared by her within an hour. Orika's use…

27 Jul

JLR India records highest ever Q1 sales with 102% YoY growth

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JLR India reported its best ever Q1 sales performance with a growth of 102%, retailing a total of 1048 units, in the first quarter of FY24 compared to the same period last year. Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender sales experienced 209% growth, contributing 78% of the current order book and securing sustained demand. The order book for Q1 FY24 grew by 88% due to the launch of the New Range Rover and New Range Rover Sport, and the overwhelming response to the Defender. The current order book covers over six months of sales, with a consistent increase month-on-month.…

27 Jul

First of four Royal Stag BoomBox original music tracks

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In collaboration with Viacom18, Royal Stag Boombox is a first-of-its-kind musical experience, where the melody of Bollywood meets the gully of hip hop, making way for the rise of a completely new genre of music.Music evokes emotions in people across generations, making it a significant passion pillar for Seagram’s Royal Stag. Celebrating the spirit of ‘Living it Large’ and having enthralled thousands of music lovers in Manipal, Bhubaneshwar, Pune, Indore & Dehradun with its unique on-ground experiences, Royal Stag Boombox enters its next phase with launch of 4 original music videos. The first original music track to be released is…

26 Jul

Vi offers 10,000 international job opportunities

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India's leading telecom operator Vi, in partnership with Apna, is offering over 10,000 international job opportunities for Bharat youth. The platform allows users to apply for lucrative positions in manufacturing, sales, business development, customer support, and logistics across countries like the UAE, Japan, Australia, and Canada. Candidates with a Graduate degree, ITI certification, or a Specialized Diploma can apply for these opportunities. This unique proposition aligns with the government's vision to make India the skill capital of the world, taking advantage of the demographic dividend. To apply, candidates must have a relevant skill set and prior work experience in the…