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26 Aug

Flipkart and NEDFi collaborate to empower Assam’s MSMEs and artisans through digital platforms

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Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce giant, in partnership with the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi), organized a workshop in Guwahati to enhance digital market access for local MSMEs and artisans. The session, attended by over 100 participants, aimed to equip weavers and artisans with the skills and knowledge to scale their businesses through Flipkart’s marketplace. Shri P V S L N Murthy, Chairman and Managing Director of NEDFi, highlighted that the Flipkart Samarth program seeks to bridge the digital divide and create sustainable livelihoods for underserved communities. He also hinted at plans for a Common Facility Centre for packaging…

26 Aug

Bajaj Pulsar unveils festive hattrick offer across India, boost rider benefits

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Bajaj Auto Ltd., India’s leading two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, today launched its Festive Hattrick Offer, providing customers with triple benefits on the Pulsar range. The limited-period initiative, covering Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, West Bengal, North East, and Uttar Pradesh, delivers advantages worth ₹10,000 through cashback, insurance savings, and zero processing fees. Coinciding with its new campaign, “Duniya Dekhti Hai Tu Dikha,” the offer encourages India’s youth to showcase their daring spirit while enjoying the performance and pride of owning a Pulsar motorcycle. Bajaj Auto emphasizes the alignment of the Hattrick offer with India’s festive calendar, from Navratri…

25 Aug

Crude oil futures upgrade on spot demand

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New Delhi: Crude oil prices rose by Rs 21 to Rs 5,593 per barrel in futures trade on Monday as traders increased their positions following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 21, or 0.38 percent, to Rs 5,593 per barrel in a business turnover of 12,667 lots. Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their positions. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.18 per cent higher at $63.84 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude rose 0.25 percent to $67.90 per barrel.

25 Aug

Vi Movies & TV enhances its free content offering with Amazon MX Player

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its digital entertainment offerings by partnering with Amazon MX Player, India’s leading free streaming platform, on its Vi Movies & TV app. The collaboration aims to cater to India’s rapidly growing OTT audience, which has crossed 547 million users in 2025, with nearly 400–447 million viewers relying on free, ad-supported platforms. Through this tie-up, Vi Movies & TV users will now enjoy free access to MX Player’s vast catalogue, including hit web series such as Aashram, Campus Diaries, and Bhaukaal, along with international content under MX Vdesi, dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. This comes…

25 Aug

Medanta, PSRI Among 15,000 Hospitals Halting Cashless Services For Bajaj Allianz Customers

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In a major move affecting health insurance holders, over 15,000 hospitals in northern India will suspend cashless treatment for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance policyholders from September 1, 2025. This decision, announced by the Association of Healthcare Providers–India (AHPI), includes major hospital chains like Max Healthcare, Medanta, and PSRI. The AHPI cited outdated reimbursement rates, rising medical inflation, delayed settlements, and arbitrary payment cuts as key reasons for the action. Despite repeated appeals, Bajaj Allianz has not updated its reimbursement tariffs, which AHPI says are no longer viable due to rising healthcare costs. Patients can still receive treatment at these hospitals,…

23 Aug

Medanta pushes early detection of heart and kidney diseases, expands reach to Northeast

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The Medicity, Gurgaon, recently named Best Private Hospital in India by Newsweek for the sixth consecutive year, has highlighted the urgent need for early detection and integrated treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease (VHD), and related renal ailments. At a medical session in Itanagar, Dr. Praveen Chandra, Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta, stressed that minimally invasive surgeries, robotic procedures, and advanced interventions like TAVR and next-generation angioplasty have transformed outcomes for high-risk patients. “The benefits are greatest when disease is detected early. A proactive approach can prevent complications and save lives,” he said. Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee,…

23 Aug

Axis Max Life launches all-in-one app with wellness benefits to enhance customer experience

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Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly Max Life Insurance Company, on Tuesday launched its new mobile app aimed at simplifying life insurance management and providing a holistic customer experience. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the app integrates policy management with wellness services, marking a significant step in the company’s digital transformation. The app allows users to raise service requests with real-time tracking, access policy documents instantly, monitor fund performance, make secure premium payments, and purchase new policies online. It also introduces a wellness benefit offering complimentary health assessments, annual check-ups, 24x7 health support, personalized wellness plans, step tracking,…

23 Aug

Axis Mutual Fund launches Axis Nifty500 Quality 50 Index Fund to offer low-cost high-quality equity exposure

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Axis Mutual Fund has announced the launch of the Axis Nifty500 Quality 50 Index Fund, an open-ended index fund tracking the Nifty500 Quality 50 TRI. The fund, managed by Mr. Karthik Kumar and Mr. Hitesh Das, aims to provide investors a simple, transparent, and cost-efficient route to invest in 50 high-quality companies selected from the broader Nifty 500 universe. The Nifty500 Quality 50 Index selects companies based on strong return on equity, low financial leverage, and stable earnings growth, offering both resilience during market volatility and competitive long-term returns. Historically, the index delivered a 15.6% CAGR over 15 years compared…

23 Aug

Godrej Agrovet unveils Ashitaka, a new herbicide to boost maize yields

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Godrej Agrovet Limited, a leading player in India’s agri-business sector, has launched Ashitaka, a novel herbicide for maize crops, developed in collaboration with ISK Japan. Designed to tackle grasses and broad-leaved weeds, the solution aims to help farmers achieve higher productivity during the critical early growth stages. When applied at the 2–4 weed leaf stage, Ashitaka significantly reduces crop-weed competition, ensuring better soil moisture and nutrient utilization. Rajavelu NK, CEO of Godrej Agrovet’s Crop Protection Business, said, “Effective weed management during early growth is crucial for maize productivity. Ashitaka, a first-of-its-kind solution in India, empowers farmers to improve yields and…

23 Aug

Zee Entertainment shares upgrade nearly 6% on heavy trading

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Zee Entertainment shares rose 5.93% to hit an all-time high of ₹124 on the BSE. On the National Stock Exchange, Zee Entertainment shares gained 5.98% on higher than usual trading volumes. Zee Entertainment shares traded on the National Stock Exchange more than doubled to over 1.25 crore shares as against an average daily turnover of 66 lakh shares. On the BSE, 11.09 lakh shares were traded in the last two weeks as against an average daily turnover of 2.97 lakh shares. The stock was among the top gainers in the Nifty 500 index. Meanwhile, Zee Entertainment has informed the exchanges…