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03 Nov

Renault India sales grow 31% in January-October, surpass 2025 total

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Renault India recorded domestic sales of 39,955 units during January-October 2026, registering a 31% year-on-year increase over 30,558 units sold during the corresponding period last year. The company has already exceeded its full-year 2025 sales of 38,065 units by nearly 5% within the first ten months of 2026. In October, Renault India sold 4,577 units, marking a 35% increase from 3,399 units in September and a 39% rise compared with July, the opening month of the third quarter. The company attributed the positive momentum partly to the encouraging response to the Renault Triber 100 PS, which was recently launched, and…

03 Nov

Margo brings back neem-inspired sweet experience to Kolkata for DurgaPujo

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Margo, the iconic neem-based personal care brand from Jyothy Labs, has brought back its distinctive neem-inspired sweet-tasting experience to Kolkata for the second consecutive year during DurgaPujo 2026, building on the curiosity generated by its debut last year. The initiative, Margo Pujo Special, features Margo Sweet, an edible, bittersweet creation resembling the brand's iconic green soap. The activation reimagines the traditional association of neem with Bengali food culture, where bitter dishes, or teto, are often consumed at the beginning of a meal. Launched during DurgaPujo 2025, the initiative attracted attention by transforming a familiar bathing soap brand into an unconventional…

03 Nov

Pankaj Tripathi fronts Dulcoflex Liquid campaign targeting three constipation-related problems

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Opella has launched New Dulcoflex Liquid with its #1SmartSolution campaign featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi, highlighting relief from constipation and three associated problems — bloating, straining and hard stools. Conceptualised by McCann India, part of Omnicom Advertising India, in collaboration with Opella, the campaign uses humour and a workplace setting to encourage open conversations about constipation without trivialising the discomfort associated with it. The campaign film features Tripathi as a friendly boss, using his characteristic warmth and understated humour to communicate the product's proposition of one solution for multiple constipation-related concerns. New Dulcoflex Liquid features a twin-power formula and is available…

02 Nov

Sikkim Pharmacy Council concludes month-long campaign against antimicrobial resistance

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The Sikkim Pharmacy Council (SPC) on Monday concluded its month-long state-level celebration of World Pharmacists’ Day and National Pharmacy Week 2026 at the STNM Auditorium in Gangtok, focusing on public awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the responsible use of medicines. Held under the theme “Swastha Bharat – Combating Antimicrobial Resistance”, the initiative began on September 30 and brought together pharmacy students, academicians, health care professionals and regulatory representatives through academic programmes, awareness campaigns and community outreach activities. The celebrations featured poster presentation, leaflet designing, scitoon and quiz competitions, alongside a social media awareness campaign conducted from October 1 to…

02 Nov

Ambuja Cements Unveils ₹14,500 Crore Investment Plan Across Key States

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India's Ambuja Cements announced a major strategic expansion on Monday, revealing plans to invest ₹14,500 crore ($1.53 billion) to raise its total cement production capacity to 155 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) by fiscal year 2030. This massive capital deployment underlines the company's determination to capitalize on the sustained momentum within the nation's infrastructure and housing sectors. Across the country, leading cement manufacturers have been aggressively ramping up their manufacturing and grinding capabilities in recent years, positioning themselves to capture rising market demand while consolidating their presence across crucial growth regions. Currently operating with an established installed capacity of…

02 Nov

Hero MotoCorp announces four-day festive offers from November 1

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Hero MotoCorp has announced a four-day festive retail initiative, ‘Herotsav’, from November 1 to 4, offering customers rewards, finance schemes and discounts under its nationwide campaign, ‘Hero Sang Tyohar Hai Har Kahin’. The initiative follows a strong customer response to the company’s 12 newly introduced and refreshed motorcycle and scooter models, with record dealership footfalls contributing to festive momentum. The offers include a chance to win Hero two-wheelers and gold coins, financing of up to 100%, equated monthly instalments (EMIs) starting at ₹2,222, no-cost EMI, credit card cashback of up to ₹10,000 and corporate benefits of up to ₹6,000 on…

31 Oct

IHCL and Ambuja Neotia announce ₹2,700-crore hospitality expansion in West Bengal

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Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and Ambuja Neotia Group have strengthened their hospitality partnership with the launch of Alt Air House – IHCL Sele Qtions in Kolkata and Siliguri, along side a ₹2,700-crore investment commitment across West Bengal. The investment will cover Kolkata, Raichak, Digha, Siliguri, Lataguri, Kalimpong and Darjeeling, reflecting growing interest in the state’s tourism and hospitality potential. The plan includes a ₹100-crore expansion of Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa in Darjeeling, adding 28 rooms and 15,000 square feet of banqueting facilities. Alt Air House in Kolkata’s Ecospace Business Park, New Town, features 42 individually designed rooms…

31 Oct

Tanishq launches 100-plus design Adhyantara collection ahead of Dhanteras

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Tanishq, the jewellery retail brand from the House of Tata, has launched Adhyantara, a new collection inspired by the cosmos, ahead of Dhanteras. Featuring actress Triptii Dimri, the collection combines contemporary design with traditional Indian craftsmanship to target festive jewellery buyers. The collection offers over 100 designs across four categories: Glass Kundan, plain jewellery with stones, plain gold and uncut diamonds. The range includes necklace sets, bangles, finger rings and mangalsutras in 18-karat and 22-karat gold, with designs weighing between 30 and 120 grams. The collection incorporates sculptural 3D forms, layered detailing, patented 3D Glass Kundan, hand-carved stones and distinctive…

31 Oct

ITC Mangaldeep launches digital initiative to make Ayodhyadarshan more accessible

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ITC Mangaldeep has launched ‘HarBhaktShri Ram Tak’, a digital initiative aimed at making devotional experiences at Ayodhya Ram Mandir more accessible to visually impaired devotees through technology and collective participation. Inspired by the Ram Setu, the initiative invites devotees across India to write “Ram” in their respective vernacular languages on a dedicated digital platform. Using contour detection technology, the initiative seeks to mobilise symbolic contributions towards developing a tactile and Braille-enabled navigation pathway at Ayodhya Ram Mandir, helping visually impaired devotees navigate the premises with greater independence. Each digital participation will also contribute to the illumination of a diya at…

31 Oct

Tata AIA Life offers 30 times annual premium as life cover under enhanced savings plan

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has enhanced its Fortune Guarantee Supreme savings plan with a High Life Cover Endowment Option, offering life cover of 30 times the annual premium from Day 1 alongside a guaranteed lump sum maturity benefit, subject to policy terms and conditions. The enhanced option is designed to combine long-term financial protection with savings for future milestones. Policy terms range from 20 to 50 years, subject to eligibility, while premium payment terms range from five to 12 years. Premiums can be paid annually, half-yearly, quarterly or monthly. The plan offers entry from 30 days of age, a maturity…