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10 Feb

Organic India unveils wellness-focused Valentine’s Day gift hampers

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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Organic India, part of Tata Consumer Products Limited, has introduced a curated range of wellness-themed gifting hampers designed to promote mindful living and meaningful celebrations. The special “Valentine’s Day Gifting Edit” features a selection of gift boxes that combine organic pantry essentials, herbal teas and wellness products, targeting consumers seeking healthier and thoughtful gifting alternatives. Among the offerings, the Savoury Sweetheart Gift Box priced at ₹1,999 includes certified organic staples such as Himalayan multifloral honey, cow ghee, quinoa, brown rice, chia and flax seeds, jaggery powder, nuts, raisins and the brand’s Tulsi detox kahwa, aimed at…

09 Feb

Elanpro certifies 37 technicians under ‘Cool Skills, Bright Future’ initiative in West Bengal

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Strengthening the commercial refrigeration workforce in Eastern India, Elanpro has successfully completed the West Bengal phase of its “Cool Skills, Bright Future” initiative, certifying 37 service technicians after a six-week specialised training programme. The certification ceremony was held today at the Ramakrishna Mission Industrial Training Centre in Kolkata. Conducted in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Sarthak, the programme trained young aspirants from several districts across West Bengal in installation, servicing, and maintenance of commercial refrigeration equipment such as chest freezers and visi coolers. The training combined classroom sessions, practical demonstrations, and performance assessments, preparing participants for employment opportunities in the…

09 Feb

MATECIA Exhibition surfaces reporter architecture event draw strong response in Kolkata

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The MATECIA Exhibition—Materials & Products for Construction, Interiors & Architecture—held alongside the Surfaces Reporter Architecture Event, concluded a successful three-day run at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan here on February 1. The event brought together architects, interior designers, developers, and building material manufacturers, creating a platform for networking, product showcases, and industry interaction focused on East and Northeast India. The exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of industry leaders and senior architects, with Ashish Vidyarthi, National Award–winning actor and Founder of Ashish Vidyarthi & Associates, attending as chief guest. Day two featured a keynote address by Keshav Bhajanka, Executive Director of…

09 Feb

HMSI marks 5 years of road safety training in Guwahati, over 1 lakh people benefited

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Safety Driving Education Centre (SDEC) in Guwahati, reaffirming its commitment to promoting safer road habits across the country. The event was attended by District Transport Officer Gautam Das and other dignitaries, who acknowledged the centre’s role in strengthening awareness of safe riding practices. Established in February 2021 in association with the Assam Transport Department, the Guwahati SDEC has trained more than 1,00,000 individuals, including school students, college youth and working professionals, through classroom sessions and hands-on riding modules. The anniversary programme included a ceremonial cake-cutting and special safety…

09 Feb

India’s Largest Refiner Buys Non-Russian Crude as Trade Talks Loom

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Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has purchased around six million barrels of crude oil from West Africa and the Middle East through spot tenders issued last week, traders said.The deals are for April delivery and reflect a shift away from Russian crude as India recalibrates its energy sourcing amid ongoing trade discussions with the United States. In addition to the six million barrels, IOC also bought two million barrels of Upper Zakum crude from trading firm Mercuria. Upper Zakum is produced in the United Arab Emirates.Indian refiners and trading firms typically do not comment on spot market purchases due to confidentiality…

08 Feb

Sunrise Spices launches Til Chicken Masala in Assam, bring traditional flavours to modern kitchens

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ITC Ltd.’s Sunrise Spices has launched Sunrise Til Chicken Masala in Assam, introducing what the company describes as a first-of-its-kind spice blend designed to simplify the preparation of the state’s popular festive dish, Til Chicken, while preserving its authentic regional taste. The new product is part of Sunrise’s strategy to develop region-focused spice blends tailored to local culinary traditions. Known for Assam-specific offerings such as Haah Salkumra (Duck Curry with Ashgourd) masala and other traditional meat blends, the brand said the latest launch reflects its continued emphasis on regional consumer insights and local food heritage. Til Chicken, a winter favourite…

07 Feb

MSDE, IPE Global join hands to boost women-focused skilling across India

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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IPE Global Limited to strengthen a gender-responsive and future-ready skilling ecosystem for young women across the country. The collaboration aims to improve programme design, raise women’s participation in aspirational job roles, and create stronger linkages between skill training, employability and inclusive economic growth. The partnership will focus on addressing structural barriers faced by women, aligning training programmes with industry demand, and strengthening placement pathways through enhanced private sector engagement. Speaking on the occasion, MSDE Secretary Debashree Mukherjee said…

07 Feb

TAFE launches MASSEY DYNASTAR contest Season 3 to spotlight farm innovations nationwide

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Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited has announced the launch of Season 3 of the ‘MASSEY DYNASTAR Contest 2026 – #SabseBadeAllrounder Ki Talaash’, expanding its national search for innovative ideas that can transform agriculture and rural enterprises across India. Building on the success of the previous two editions, the third season has been positioned as the biggest yet, inviting farmers, entrepreneurs, students, startups, academicians and rural innovators to showcase original, practical ideas using Massey Ferguson tractors. This season widens its scope by allowing innovations powered by any Massey Ferguson tractor across agriculture, allied activities and rural businesses. Shortlisted participants will gain…

07 Feb

Medanta posts 19% jump in Q3 FY26 income; Noida expansion weighs on profit

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Global Health Limited, which operates the Medanta hospital network across North and East India, on Tuesday reported a 19.1 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated total income to ₹11,428 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26), driven by strong patient volumes and improved realizations. EBITDA excluding the newly commissioned Noida hospital rose 10.9 per cent year-on-year to ₹2,814 million, with margins of 25.4 per cent. However, consolidated EBITDA including Noida declined 1.7 per cent to ₹2,494 million, reflecting initial operating losses at the new facility. Medanta Noida, which began operations in September 2025, reported revenue of ₹343…

06 Feb

DSP Mutual Fund unveils Multi-Asset Omni Fund of Funds powered by DSP Netra

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DSP Mutual Fund has announced the launch of the DSP Multi Asset Omni Fund of Funds, an open-ended fund-of-funds scheme designed to simplify investing for individuals who find it challenging to track markets or manage asset allocation across cycles. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on February 5, 2026, and close on February 19, 2026. The fund is powered by DSP Netra, the fund house’s in-house market intelligence framework that analyses market data, valuations and long-term historical patterns to assess risk and margin of safety across asset classes. Based on these signals, asset allocation is dynamically adjusted as market…