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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

22 Apr

Canara Robeco Focused Equity Fund

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Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited launched their new fund offer (NFO), Canara Robeco Focused Equity Fund, an open-ended equity scheme, investing in maximum of 30 stocks in large cap, mid cap, and small cap companies across diversified sectors. The 15-day NFO period starts from April 23 and closes on May 7. The new scheme re-opens on May 18. Canara Robeco Focused Equity Fund has the objective of taking a concentrated exposure in not more than 30 high conviction stocks across market capitalization, and would aim for improved risk-adjusted return characteristics while yet staying diversified. The Fund Manager adopting this…

22 Apr

PM Modi announces that India and the US have decided to launch a joint clean energy initiative

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday announced that India and the United States have decided to launch a joint clean energy initiative to help other developing countries with affordable access to green finance and clean technologies. Addressing the Leaders’ Summit on Climate, attended by 40 world leaders including US President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping, PM Modi announced the “India-US climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 partnership”. “As a climate-responsible developing country, India welcomes partners to create templates of sustainable development in India. These can also help other developing countries, who need affordable access to green finance and clean technologies,”…