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Road development in the north-eastern region increases by 95%
28 Apr

Road development in the north-eastern region increases by 95%

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The north-eastern region in India has gained an increased emphasis from the government, with a renewed focus on infrastructural development in the region in tandem with the Act East policy. The repercussions of the pandemic-induced lockdown and the subsequent intensification of construction activities across the country let the Indian construction sector is on course to grow by 11.6% in CY2021. The growth has been fuelled by the resumption of construction activities across the country. In November 2020, the government increased its allocation for road development in the north-eastern region by 95%, pressing on the need to recommence pending infrastructural projects.…
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CEO of Vedanta’s Iron & Steel sector – Sauvick Mazumdar
27 Apr

CEO of Vedanta’s Iron & Steel sector – Sauvick Mazumdar

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Vedanta is all set to drive the next phase of sustainable growth in the Iron & Steel sector with the strategic elevation of two industry veterans. Sauvick Mazumdar, CEO of Vedanta Iron and Ferro Alloys Business, has been appointed as CEO of Vedanta’s Iron and Steel Sector, while NL Vhatte, who was Director, Vedanta – Value Added Business, will take up the role of CEO- ESL Steel. Sauvick Mazumdar has been associated with the Group for almost 25 years and has diversified experience in Iron & Steel sector including mining, exploration, logistics, iron making and business development. He was appointed…
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Stellantis announces key leadership appointments
27 Apr

Stellantis announces key leadership appointments

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Stellantis India & Asia Pacific has announced key leadership appointments for its operations within India and in the region. Mr. Roland Bouchara has been appointed as the CEO & Managing Director for Stellantis in India with full responsibility for the Jeep and Citroën national sales companies (NSCs), coupled with the Group’s manufacturing operations. Since 2017, Roland has successfully led the Citroën India operations as the Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for the brand. Prior to joining Groupe PSA in 2017, Roland held several key leadership positions at Renault including, Managing Director UK, Head of Europe NSCs (Germany, UK, Spain…
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Kia India undertakes brand relaunch
27 Apr

Kia India undertakes brand relaunch

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Kia India announced the relaunch of its brand in India with a focus on illuminating its transition from an automaker to a provider of advanced and eco-friendly mobility solutions. India is the first country outside South Korea, the home of Kia, where the brand relaunch is celebrated. Kia India, which is wholly owned by Kia Corporation, introduces the company’s refashioned logo and brand slogan, ‘Movement that inspires’. The versatile compact SUV Seltos and the subcompact crossover SUV Sonet, both of which are updated for the Indian market under the newly stylized logo, will be unveiled to the market in the…
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Levi’s spring campaign – Buy Better, Wear Longer’
27 Apr

Levi’s spring campaign – Buy Better, Wear Longer’

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Levi’s is launching a new spring campaign – ‘Buy Better, Wear Longer’ - that raises awareness and speaks about shared responsibility on the environmental impacts of apparel production and consumption. Featuring an inspiring group of changemakers - Jaden Smith, Xiye Bastida, Melati Wijsen, Xiuhtezcat, Emma Chamberlain and Marcus Rashford MBE - this multi-platform global ad campaign fuses Levi’s longstanding commitment to making quality clothing that can last for generations with the passion of six icons and activists working on issues critical to the future of our planet. ‘Buy Better, Wear Longer’ encapsulates Levi’s ongoing efforts to drive more sustainable production…
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Sony BRAVIA X75 Smart Android TV series
27 Apr

Sony BRAVIA X75 Smart Android TV series

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Sony India announced the new X75 Android television series with 4K Ultra HD LED display. With X75, viewers can be able to enter the world of Android TV with 4K clarity, and clear and natural sound. The new BRAVA X75 series is available in 126cm (50) and 108cm (43) sizes. The X75 series comprises of Live Color feature. The new lineup of X75 televisions features Sony’s Android TV, which offers users easy access to content, services and devices via its extensive platform. The X75 connects the TV with smart devices like Google Home or Amazon Echo, which allow viewers to…
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Vi Business Plus brings wide range of post-paid plans
27 Apr

Vi Business Plus brings wide range of post-paid plans

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Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has introduced a wide range of post-paid plans designed for businesses and working professionals. Vi Business Plus, an industry leading mobility solution, enables today’s mobile workforce to connect, communicate, collaborate and do a lot more with their post-paid plans. Starting at Rs 299, Vi Business Plus enables enterprises, small businesses, and their workforce more flexibility to connect in an efficient and secure manner, no matter where they operate from. Going beyond voice and data, Vi Business Plans offer an array of value added benefits such as Mobile Security, Location Tracking,…
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27 Apr

Jindal Steel and Power Ltd divest its 96.42% equity stake to Worldone Pvt Ltd.

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The Board of Directors of Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) approved  a binding offer from Worldone Pvt Ltd to divest its entire equity stake (96.42 %) in Jindal Power Ltd (JPL) in an all-cash offer of Rs 3,015 crore. This divestment plan includes 3,400 MW coal fired power plants in Chhattisgarh and other non-core assets owned by JPL. JSPL is a leading Indian infrastructure conglomerate with a presence in steel, power and mining sectors. JSPL’s Managing Director V R Sharma said, “It is yet another step towards our vision to reduce debt substantially and create a robust balance sheet…
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COVID-19 vaccine: Centre asks Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech to lower prices of Covishield, Covaxin – Sources
26 Apr

COVID-19 vaccine: Centre asks Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech to lower prices of Covishield, Covaxin – Sources

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The central government on Monday asked the Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech to lower prices of their Covid-19 vaccines amid criticism from various states who objected to profiteering during such a major crisis.The issue of vaccine pricing was discussed at a meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba.Now the two companies are expected to come up with revised pricing for their vaccines.The Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has fixed the price of its Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, at Rs 600 per dose for state governments and at Rs 1,200 per dose for private hospitals. The Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s…
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Reeldrama’s new web series ‘Fisaa’ breaks stereotypes, challenges conventional Assamese web content
26 Apr

Reeldrama’s new web series ‘Fisaa’ breaks stereotypes, challenges conventional Assamese web content

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Reeldrama’s latest release, Assamese web series ‘Fisaa’, has managed to challenge the stereotypical content making in the web genre with its unique and engaging murder investigation plot. Starring actors Barsha Rani Bishaya, Prasenjit Bora and Rajiv Goswami, Sankalpajit Hazarika’s ‘Fisaa’ has initiated a dialogue amid viewers and critics alike for being a game-changer in the Assamese web industry.  ‘Fisaa’ depicts the investigation of murder of a renowned social activist. The storyline unfolds various strings of events that led to the murder of the person. While it looked like an “open and shut case” in the beginning, ‘Fisaa’ shows how ACP-Crime…
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