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05 Aug

Sun Pharma launches FluGuard at Rs. 35/tab

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced that it has launched FluGuard (Favipiravir 200 mg) at an economical price of Rs. 35 per tablet, for the treatment of mild to moderate cases of Covid-19 in India. Favipiravir is the only oral anti-viral treatment approved in India for the potential treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease. Commenting on the launch, Kirti Ganorkar, CEO of India Business, Sun Pharma said, “With over 50,000 Covid-19 cases being reported daily in India, there is an urgent need to provide more treatment options to healthcare professionals. We are launching FluGuard at an economical price to…

05 Aug

Government bans browser offered by Xiaomi on its phones.

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The government has banned the browser offered on smartphones made by Xiaomi, widening the action against Chinese companies operating in India.The action against ‘Mi Browser Pro - Video Download, Free Fast & Secure’ has the potential to impact the performance of the devices, some market analysts say, though the company is taking steps to initiate a conversation with the government to clarify its position. Officials at the company insist that the move “will not impact the performance of the devices”, and users are free to download any other browser. The action against the Xiaomi browser could impact the functioning of…

03 Aug

Purplle records 51% higher revenue growth

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Purplle, India’s leading beauty marketplace, in the past 3 years has recorded 51% higher revenue growth in non-metro cities like Bardhaman as compared to its revenue growth from 7 Metro cities. As a result, Purplle’s Non-metro revenue share is now about 70%. Smaller cities have led the aggressive growth between 50% to 150% faster than the overall India beauty ecommerce demand. Skincare, Make-up and Haircare are the largest volume drivers in Beauty shopping online contributing to 35%, 31% and 26% of overall volumes respectively. The online beauty product shoppers in non-metro cities like Bardhaman place over 80% more orders than…

03 Aug

Sony To Launch HT-G700 Soundbar

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Sony India stepped-in with the latest addition to the soundbar range, the HT-G700. The new model offers a powerful and immersive sound so that customers can stay entertained while staying safe at home. The HT-G700 delivers 400W power output with 7.1.2 surround sound to deliver a theatre-like immersive audio experience. It also offers a dedicated centre speaker so that vocals can be heard clearly, whether it’s a quick-fire dialogue in TV shows or whispered lines in a Hollywood movie. It’s also great for music, creating a rich, detailed listening experience. Priced at Rs 39,990, the HT-G700 soundbar is available from…

02 Aug

Centre issues New Guidelines For International Passengers Entering India.

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The Home Ministry has issued new guidelines for international air passengers coming to India. The new guidelines supersede the one issued on May 24, Air India tweeted. The new guidelines are applicable from August 8.The aviation regulator DGCA has extended the ban on scheduled international flights to and from the country till August 31. Earlier, overseas flights were suspended till July 31. This restriction does not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Under the new guidelines, all travellers should submit self-declaration form on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72…

30 Jul

Bandhan Bank set its sights on future

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Bandhan Bank is going to complete 5 years as a universal bank. The bank has now set its sights on the future and unveiled a roadmap for future growth through Vision 2025. With 71% of its banking outlets located in rural and semi-urban areas, Bandhan Bank is reaching out to the unbanked and under-banked individuals in the hinterlands of India and giving them access to organized finance, in line with its purpose of inclusive banking. To empower the microloan customer even further, Bandhan Bank reduced the interest rate on microcredit in the year under review by 70 basis points (bps)…

29 Jul

Flipkart Enters Hyperlocal Service Space With Delivery In 90 Minutes.

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Flipkart on Tuesday announced the launch of its hyperlocal delivery service 'Flipkart Quick' that will enable customers to receive grocery, fresh vegetables, meat and mobile phones in 90 minutes. The service will be available in select locations in Bengaluru initially and gradually scaled up and expanded to six large cities by the end of the year, Flipkart Vice-President Sandeep Karwa told PTI. The e-commerce group, owned by Walmart, said Flipkart Quick leverages the company’s supply chain infrastructure and a new location mapping technology framework to deliver more than 2,000 products across grocery, perishables, smartphones, electronics accessories, and stationary items within…

28 Jul

Amazon free delivery for ‘Prime’ members

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Last year the U.S. company extended its partnership with Morrisons which allowed customers to order from the UK supermarket chain and have it delivered by Amazon. It is unclear how the new plan affects this collaboration. Amazon’s move had been flagged by trade press in April. The new service applies to around 300 postcodes across Greater London and the South East of England. Amazon will begin free and same-day deliveries of groceries in London for its ‘Prime’ members from Tuesday, as it looks to cash in on fast-growing demand for buying essentials online, a trend that has been boosted by…

28 Jul

Sony introduces a pocket-sized digital camera

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Sony India has announced the ZV-1, an exciting new pocket-sized digital camera designed and developed for creating high-quality, versatile content. A lightweight, compact ‘all-in-one’ style camera, it combines video-forward design and compact body, along with easy-to-use functionalities packed with uncompromising advanced imaging technology, making it a perfect tool designed especially for the content creators and vloggers on the go. ZV-1 camera will be available in India exclusively on Amazon from 6 August onwards at Rs 77,990. “Designed to fulfil the needs of video creators of this generation, Sony’s new ZV-1 is created to offer ultimate shooting and vlogging experience across…

27 Jul

India Bans 47 More Chinese Apps in India After TikTok, 58 Others Banned in June.

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The government has banned 47 Chinese apps in India. Near the end of June, 59 Chinese apps had been banned by the government to “protect national interest and security” — including the hugely popular TikTok app. Now, almost 50 more apps have been banned, for operating as clones of the previously banned apps — the list of particular apps banned in the fresh decision is yet to be announced. However, it has been reported that the announcement would take place officially shortly. The government earlier banned apps including CamScanner, SHAREit, and UC Browser, among others. That ban was announced under…