Business - The Purbottar

15 May

CNBC TV18 Honours Late Mr. Vikram Kirloskar for his pivotal role

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is humbled to announce that its esteemed Ex Vice Chairman, Late Mr. Vikram Kirloskar, has been posthumously honoured by CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards (IBLA). The 18th anniversary of IBLA was conducted on 11th May 2023 at the Jio Centre in BKC, Mumbai. Shri. Hardeep Singh Puri presented the award to recognize his contribution to modernising India's manufacturing sector and leadership in the Indian automobile industry. Late Mr. Vikram Kirloskar was instrumental in steering TKM to become one of the key players in the Indian automotive market. His visionary leadership and commitment to excellence have been…

15 May

Tata AIA Life Fortune Guarantee Pension gets a powerful upgrade

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Tata AIA Life has introduced a more powerful version of its flagship annuity plan, Fortune Guarantee Pension, which offers higher annuity rates and death benefits. It caters to a diverse set of customers, including married, women and individuals wanting to save for the future. Key product benefits include Immediate Life Annuity, Guaranteed Additions, Choosing annuity in advance, Loan against policy, Joint Life Options, and Joint Life Options. The Retirement Savings Gap in India is projected to reach USD 85 trillion by 2050, and Indian consumers must prepare for this crisis by ensuring financial independence after retirement. Tata AIA Life Fortune…

14 May

Indian-origin Dylan Jadeja to become Riot Games new CEO

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Indian origin A. Dylan Jadeja has been appointed as the Chief Executing Officer (CEO) by Riot Games. Riot Games, Inc. is an American video game developer. The company has designed video games like Legends of Runeterra, League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics etc. "We're proud to announce that our current global president, A. Dylan Jadeja will become our next CEO later this year," said Riot Games. "I've been here for more than 12 years, and in many ways, Riot is my home; a home I'm deeply invested in, fiercely protective of, and grateful for every single day," said Jadeja in…

13 May

This B.Tech graduate ditched her job to drive Uber; Here’s how much she earns

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Param Kalyan Singh, a FB user posted an inspiring story of female Uber driver. The post gained a good response on social media. It has received 6.2k likes since May 1, 2023. "Yesterday booked an App cab for going to Lake Mall from New Garia area. Received call from a female driver. No it wasn’t the usual queries… She just asked in polite tone regarding the pick up location," Singh wrote. The lady accent was sufficient for Singh to know about her. "After journey started I asked her that, your tone is that of an educated person, what's your educational…

13 May

NESCAFÉ launched a new campaign “Jo banaye, special ban jaaye”

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NESCAFÉ, one of the world’s most loved coffee brands, has launched a new campaign this summer. The campaign shows the ease of making a delicious glass of NESCAFÉ Cold Coffee and becoming the ‘special one’ in the process. The latest TVC highlights story of how a young boy smartly paves his way out of doing household chores in absence of an essential member of the family - the house help, by making NESCAFÉ Classic Cold Coffee for the family. Commenting on the campaign Sunayan Mitra, Head, Coffee & Beverages, Nestlé India said, “Through this campaign we wanted to showcase how…

13 May

The Body Shop gifting on Mother’s Day

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Mothers work hard to take care of us and often forget to take care of themselves. They take on many roles in our lives - friend, confidant, frenemy, mentor, stylist… these are only a few examples. So, this Mother’s Day, why not gift these superwomen some much-needed TLC? A Britain-born international, ethical beauty brand, The Body Shop has an extensive Mother’s Day gifting range. The products in The Body Shop’s collection are infused with handpicked ingredients like British Rose that emanate a refreshing floral scent and are ideal for year-round use. What’s more is that The Body Shop’s gifting range…

13 May

Adventum Student Living raises an additional USD 5 million

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ASL (Adventum Student Living), a leading study-abroad platform that owns the UniAcco, UniCreds and UniScholars brands, has raised a bridge equity round USD 5 million led by new investor Cornerstone Ventures (CSVP Fund) and existing investors as a bridge to its proposed Series B round of USD 20 million.ASL is a unified student lifecycle management platform assisting students in their application-to-accommodation journey with a digital-first approach. To date, ASL has benefitted over 500K students through its platforms. UniScholars has successfully placed students in more than 100+ universities worldwide, providing counselling and support services throughout the admissions process. UniCreds, an extended…

13 May

Motorola emerges as India’s Best 5G smartphone brand

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Motorola, an iconic global smartphone brand known for its legacy in innovation and reliability has emerged as India’s best 5G smartphone brand, according to a survey report published by Techarc, a leading technology research and consulting firm. As per the 3C framework adopted by Techarc, all smartphone brands were evaluated on three core factors that users want in a 5G smartphone i.e., connectivity, coverage, and capability. Motorola with its excellent 5G smartphones portfolio and industry-best performance was the clear winner by excelling in all three parameters. Motorola has always raised the bar to ensure that the 5G experience on their…

13 May

Sittwe Port in Myanmar inaugurated

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Sittwe Port in Rakhine State of Myanmar has been inaugurated by India and Myanmar on Tuesday. The inauguration marks an important milestone in boosting bilateral and regional trade as well as contributing to the state's local economy. The commissioning of Sittwe port will provide better connectivity, increase employment opportunities and increase the scope of development in the region. The port's location makes it strategically important for India's Act East Policy, which aims to strengthen ties with the Asia-Pacific region. Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, and Admiral Aung San, Deputy Prime Minister of Myanmar were…

13 May

Royaloak Furniture inaugurates its 1st signature store in Siliguri

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India’s No. 1 Furniture Brand Royaloak has launched its new store at Siliguri. The inauguration & lamp lighting ceremony was done by Ranjan Sarkar, Deputy Mayor, Siliguri Municipal Corporation in the presence of Vijai Subramaniam, Chairman, Royaloak along with Mathan Subramaniam, MD, Royaloak, Abhijit Bhowmick, Biswanath Ghosh & Mrs. Mitali Ghosh, Franchise owners, Kiran Chabbria, Franchise Head, Royaloak, and Kailash Chand Agarwal, property owner. Royaloak is known for its widest range of products like sofas, recliners, dining, mattress, beds, décor & a comprehensive range of office & outdoor furniture. This range comprises of ‘International Country Collection’ which feature the finest…