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30 Oct

Sanofi Consumer Health care India Q3 revenue rises 12% to ₹2,631 million

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Sanofi Consumer Health care India Limited (BSE: 544250; NSE: SANOFICONR) reported a 12% year-on-year increase in revenue to ₹2,631 million for the third quarter of 2026, supported by 19% growth in domestic sales and improved performance across key brands. The company’s profit before tax rose 22% year-on-year to ₹1,027 million, while earnings per share (EPS) increased by ₹5.95, representing a 22% growth. Managing Director Himanshu Bakshi said the performance reflected disciplined strategy execution, volume expansion and market share gains across key brands. He added that investments in brand building, distribution expansion and engagement with health care professionals were helping the…

30 Oct

Axis Max Life partners with Tata Digital to expand life insurance access

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Axis Max Life Insurance Limited has partnered with Tata Fintech, a subsidiary of Tata Digital, to expand access to life insurance products through Tata Neu, India's omnichannel loyalty and financial services app. Under the partnership, Tata Neu customers will be able to explore and purchase select life insurance products offered by Axis Max Life, including protection plans and long-term savings solutions. The collaboration aims to simplify access to insurance by integrating financial planning options into a digital platform used for various financial and lifestyle needs. Sumit Madan, managing director and chief executive officer of Axis Max Life, said the partnership…

30 Oct

Medanta expands robotic kidney transplant care access for Northeast patients

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Medanta – The Medicityis expanding access to advanced kidney transplant care through its minimally invasive robotic surgery programme, offering patients from Guwahati and the Northeast consultation and referral options to its Gurugram hospital. More than 2 lakh people in India are estimated to require kidney transplants, but only around 13,600 procedures were performed in 2023, according to a study published in the Indian Journal of Nephrology. With living donors accounting for most transplants, minimally invasive donor surgery remains an important consideration. Dr. Prasun Ghosh, Chairman of Urology, Robotic Surgery and Kidney Transplant at Medanta Gurugram, said robotic technology enables complex…

30 Oct

ICICI Life launches indexed pension plan to expand retirement solutions portfolio

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ICICI Life Insurance Limited has launched ICICI Life Guaranteed Indexed Pension, a retirement income product combining lifelong guaranteed income with the potential for market-linked growth, as the insurer expands its portfolio of long-term financial planning solutions. The product allows customers to select a guaranteed annuity component ranging from 60% to 100%, with the remaining portion linked to the NIFTY 50 Total Return Index. The structure offers income stability while providing an opportunity to benefit from market performance and address the impact of inflation on retirement finances. Vikas Gupta, chief product officer at ICICI Life Insurance, said increasing life expectancy, rising…

30 Oct

Coca-Cola India taps Kolkata’s Pujo festivities with local food and cultural initiatives

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Coca-Cola India brought its beverage portfolio closer to consumers during Durga Puja through a series of festive activations across West Bengal, combining local food experiences, cultural traditions and community gatherings. The initiatives featured Maaza, Sprite, Thums Up, Kinley, Minute Maid and Powerade across residential neighbourhoods, popular food destinations, retail outlets and pandals. Maaza introduced festive installations, mocktails through its Kolkata Mixology experience and MaazaAamontron, celebrating Bengal’s tradition of invitations and reunions. Coca-Cola also promoted Laal Mejheadda spaces, reflecting Kolkata’s culture of social gatherings. Sprite’s Sprite x Spicy Pujo Challenge turned popular food streets into interactive hubs, while Thums Up partnered…

30 Oct

Indriya unveils India’s largest sustainable jewellery Rangavalli in Bengaluru

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Indriya, the jewellery brand of the Aditya Birla Group, has unveiled what it describes as India's largest sustainable jewellery Rangavalli, crafted from grains, at Orion Mall and Shri Sathya Ganapathi Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Bengaluru to celebrate the country's cultural heritage and festive traditions. The installations, spanning 400 square feet at Orion Mall and 1,600 square feet at the temple, were inspired by the Padmika design from Indriya's festive jewellery collection. The artwork recreated the intricate detailing of a 22-carat gold necklace featuring GulabiMeenakari, a rare pink enamel craft, floral patterns and the motif of Goddess Lakshmi seated on…

30 Oct

Tata Motors posts 42% revenue growth in Q2 FY27, free cash flow rises to ₹4,606 crore

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Tata Motors Ltd. reported a 42% year-on-year increase in standalone revenue to ₹23,930 crore in the second quarter of FY27, driven by strong demand and improved operating performance. Consolidated revenue rose 36% to ₹25,338 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Standalone EBITDA increased 31% to ₹2,800 crore, while the EBITDA margin stood at 11.7%, down 90 basis points year-on-year but stable sequentially despite rising commodity costs. Standalone profit before tax, excluding exceptional items, rose 51% to ₹2,660 crore, while profit after tax reached ₹2,100 crore. Free cash flow improved to ₹4,606 crore, taking the standalone net cash position…

30 Oct

ABD reports 15.8% revenue growth in Q2, sales hit record 10 million cases

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Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) reported a 15.8% year-on-year increase in income from operations to Rs 1,152 crore in the second quarter of FY27, while quarterly sales volumes reached a record 10 million cases, up 11.1% from 9 million cases a year earlier. The company’s EBITDA rose 10% year-on-year to Rs 143 crore, while profit after tax increased 9.7% to Rs 69 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Excluding aRs 29-crore impact from global supply chain disruptions, EBITDA would have stood at Rs 172 crore, with profit after tax at Rs 91 crore. Managing Director Amar Sinha…

30 Oct

Barista Coffee expands network to 555 cafes with new Kolkata outlet

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Barista Coffee, one of India’s largest homegrown coffee chains, has expanded its retail network to 555 cafes with the opening of a new outlet in Salt Lake, Kolkata. The launch marks the company’s seventh cafe in the city and reflects its continued expansion in the Indian coffee market. The new outlet follows a hybrid cafe format, combining food and beverages with spaces designed for work, meetings and social interaction. Its menu includes signature beverages, protein coffee, matcha, bubble tea, gourmet sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, rolls and English breakfast options. The format aims to attract customers seeking spaces for casual dining, professional…

30 Oct

South African Tourism steps up trade engagement to simplify ETA process for Indian travellers

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South African Tourism is strengthening its engagement with Indian travel trade partners to familiarise them with South Africa’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, aimed at simplifying pre-travel formalities for eligible Indian visitors. The digital authorisation process reduces paperwork and is designed to facilitate processing within 48 hours. As part of the initiative, South African Tourism conducted its first digital ETA workshop for the Pune travel trade on September 22, 2026, in collaboration with South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs. The session brought together 65 trade partners and addressed application procedures, processing timelines, child applications and group travel arrangements. Neliswa…