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26 Aug

Recyclable toothpaste tubes by Colgate

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Colgate-Palmolive India has been manufacturing recyclable cartons and boxes across its portfolio for over a decade and is taking its next step into recyclable packaging. Now, Colgate-Palmolive has launched the first-of-its-kind recyclable toothpaste tubes in India that will be available nationally starting this month. The new tubes are soft, squeezable, and recyclable. Colgate’s recyclable tubes are a stepping stone in its journey to achieve 100% recyclability across its oral care portfolio in India. Colgate-Palmolive was the first in the world to introduce a recyclable toothpaste tube and is sharing its technology with the industry to support a shift to a…

26 Aug

HDFC Multi-Asset Fund – A suitable investment avenue

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HDFC Multi‐Asset Fund aims to meet asset allocation needs of investors. It invests in 3 asset classes - Equity, Debt and Gold. Equity aims to provide capital appreciation, Debt aims to provide stability to the portfolio and Gold is a potential safe haven asset class, which also provides hedge against inflation and currency depreciation. The Scheme currently has a large cap bias, with 70% of its unhedged equity assets being invested in Large Caps as of July 31, 2021. HDFC Multi‐Asset Fund is a suitable investment avenue for investors, who are looking for a single product to provide exposure to…

26 Aug

Nissan Renault Financial Services India donates INR 1 Crore to the PM CARES Fund

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Nissan India has contributed INR 6.5 crore towards local communities, with a cash contribution to the Tamil Nadu SDMA, Tamil Nadu CM relief Fund and COVID-19 relief equipment to NGOs and hospitals. Additionally, Nissan Renault Financial Services has donated INR 1 crore to the PM CARES fund, leading to the total amount of INR 7.5 crores. Over the last few months, and as part of the relief equipment support with the start of the second wave of COVID-19, Nissan India has distributed N-95 masks, PPE kits, oxygen concentrators, portable ECG machines, X-ray machines, pulse oximeters and nasal oxygen machines in…

26 Aug

MG introduces mid-size SUV – Astor

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The industry-first personal AI assistant and first-in-segment Autonomous Level 2 technology has been unveiled by MG Motor India, that will be featured in their upcoming mid-size SUV – Astor. Astor is the first car to get a personal AI assistant in the company’s global portfolio. MG aims to further its auto-tech focus by building on the concept of Car-as-a-Platform (CAAP) of possibilities and services. The Autonomous Level 2 MG Astor is powered by mid-range radars and multi-purpose camera that can realize a series of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). These functions can significantly improve driving safety and comfort. The personal AI…

26 Aug

IMI-Kolkata’s certificate programme in FBM

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Aiming to train the new generation of entrepreneurs to take their family business to the next level International Management Institute-Kolkata (IMI-Kolkata), founded by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, has launched a unique Post Graduate Certificate in Family Business Management (PGCFBM) programme. Noteworthy, India is a strong emerging economy, where a majority of the businesses are family-owned and more than 70% of such businesses are in 2nd or 3rd generations of leadership. This demands family businesses to upgrade their capabilities for optimum utilization of resources in order to sustain and grow in this changing environment. The PGCFBM programme will begin from November,…

24 Aug

Skechers New collection The GO WALK 6

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Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™, has launched the sixth iteration of its widely successful walking shoes, GO WALK 6 in India. The GO WALK 6 collection features a lightweight ULTRA GO® cushioning midsole and high-rebound Hyper Pillar Technology™ for added support. The new collection of GO WALK 6 footwear builds on the company’s efforts to develop the walking category in India over the years through the previous editions of the GO WALK line. The new collection launches at a critical juncture when the relevance of walking has never been more. Skechers GO WALK 6 has been designed to give consumers…

24 Aug

Sony launches BRAVIA XR 77A80J OLED and 85X85J

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Sony India has announced two large-screen televisions to provide an exceptional viewing experience to its customers. The new large screen BRAVIA XR 77A80J OLED is powered by the new Cognitive Processor XR and the 85X85J television is powered by X1™ 4K HDR picture Processor. Both these large-screen television offers the best in class picture quality, vibrant shades of colour and unlimited entertainment options with Google TV. The large screen televisions BRAVIA XR 77A80J OLED and 85X85J offers exceptional viewing experience come loaded with supreme gaming capabilities such as HDMI 2.1, 4K120, ALLM & VRR. The televisions other modern day features…

24 Aug

ASCENT Foundation to cope business challenges for growth-oriented Founders

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ASCENT Foundation, a not-for-profit, peer-to-peer learning platform founded by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Ltd has registered over 17% members from Kolkata based founders. The Foundation is aimed at ensuring entrepreneurial ecosystem in India ups caling towards growth while adapting to the drastic changes of the business economy. ASCENT Foundation supported peer learning method has gained traction amongst city budding entrepreneurs to help them cope with unique business challenges arising of the Kolkata market while learning from a diverse set of entrepreneurs from across India. ASCENT Foundation launched its All India chapter extending peer learning through 62 operational Trust Groups spread…

24 Aug

AESL to conduct NEET Mock Test 2021

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Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) along with BYJU’S has announced India’s largest All-India NEET Mock Test 2021. The Mock Test will be conducted online on August 22, 29 and September 5. Mr. Aakash Chaudhry, Managing Director, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) said, “Honoring our commitment to the ‘students first’ approach, we are conducting India’s largest online All-India NEET Mock Test 2021. To courage more student participation for fulfilling their dreams, we have kept the registration free of cost.” The registration for the mock test is open and is free of cost. The online mock test has been prepared keeping in…

24 Aug

‘Ask Amitabh Bachchan for the weather’

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India’s first celebrity voice feature has been launched by Amazon on Alexa with the legendary icon of Indian cinema - Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. To enable this feature and start conversations with Amit ji’s voice, the user need to be ‘introduced’ by Alexa. On the Echo devices, one can interact with Alexa and Amit ji in English, Hindi or both. Indian customers can choose to add Amitji’s voice to their Alexa experience on Echo devices or by pressing the mic icon on the Amazon shopping app (Android only) for an introductory price of Rs 149 for one year. The celebrity experience…