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16 Dec

10-millionth power tool by Bosch rolls out

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A leading supplier of power tools for the construction, woodworking, and metalworking industry, Bosch Power Tools India announced the rollout of the 10-millionth power tool from its plant located in Oragadam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, thereby demonstrating its engineering and manufacturing prowess. The plant manufactures Bosch’s featured product range such as angle grinders, Impact drills, air blowers, rotary hammers, and rotary drills. One of the products manufactured here is exported across the Globe. The facility came up in Chennai in mid-2015 and currently manufactures over 60 power tools, which includes eight types of power tools for artisans and tradesmen. The power…

16 Dec

Special offer from Vi and Bajaj Finance

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Vi, the newest telecom brand in India and Bajaj Finance Ltd, the lending and investment arm of Bajaj Finserv Group have entered into a strategic partnership to facilitate easy access to smartphones at affordable EMIs, along with 6 months and 1-year pre-paid plans from Vi. The partnership unlocks ease of 4G access for Vi customers, by enabling them to get a smartphone of their choice and an annual or half-yearly Vi prepaid recharge plan at zero down payment and Easy EMIs. The EMI will be calculated basis the total billed amount including the price of the smartphone and the recharge.…

15 Dec

IHCL’s Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa

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Taj, Indian Hotels Company’s (IHCL) iconic brand, opened Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling. The resort is situated in the world-renowned Makaibari Tea Estate, founded in 1859, and home to the world’s first tea factory. With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have six hotels in West Bengal including three under development. Mr Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Indian Hotels Company, said, “IHCL has put many destinations like Rajasthan, Goa and Kerala on the tourism map. Taj Chia Kutir & Resort is a welcome addition to our existing hotels in the magnificent Himalayas.” Nestled…

15 Dec

Blenders Pride gets 3 awards

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It is a great moment for Pernod Ricard India to celebrate the recognition for Seagram’s Blenders Pride at three of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions. Blenders Pride has received the Gold Award at Monde Selection 2020, Gold Medal at The Fifty Best, and Bronze Medal at London Spirits Competition 2020. A premium Indian whisky launched in 1995, Seagram’s Blenders Pride is blended from Indian grain spirit and Scottish malt with no artificial flavouring. This premium whisky is the result of 160 years of a great tradition of blending fine whiskies. The brand’s attributes – no artificial flavours, consistent quality…

14 Dec

Thousands of iPhones looted, violence cost us Rs 440 crore: Wistron

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The Taiwan-based manufacturing plant, Wistron, which primarily manufactures iPhones in India was vandalised by its own employees over payment issues. The Wistron plant, which is situated in Karnataka’s Narsapura was ransacked by the employees for not paying the salary that was promised to them. Now as per the latest report, during the violence thousands of iPhones were stolen and the property was damaged, which led to a total loss of around Rs 437 crore. As per a Times of India report, it was reported that thousands of iPhones were looted and Wistron’s factory equipment was destroyed during the attack, the…

14 Dec

Aprlia SXR 160: Piaggio India opens pre-booking

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Piaggio India announced the opening of pre-bookings of the soon to be launched, premium scooter from the stable of Aprilia, the SXR 160. The much-awaited premium scooter, the SXR 160, is under production at the Baramati plant and is available for pre-booking at a booking amount of Rs 5000 through the E-commerce site www.shop.apriliaindia.com or by visiting any Aprilia dealership. The much-awaited premium scooter, Aprilia SXR 160, incorporates Aprilia’s latest global design language and is equipped with a high performance 160 CC BSVI, three-valve Fuel Injection clean emission engine technology. It hosts other features like wrap around LED Headlights, LED…

14 Dec

Strategic partners _ Nayara Energy and Shell

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Nayara Energy (a new-age integrated downstream energy company) and Shell (the global leader in finished lubricants) announced a strategic partnership. It will provide customers access to Shell Lubricants’ best-in-class products, including the premium range of Ultra engine oils at Nayara and Essar fuel stations. Since October 1, 2020, Nayara Energy is launching new retail outlets with Nayara brand and has already unveiled over 200 new Nayara fuel stations in the country. Nayara Energy, the fastest-growing pan-India private fuel retail network, operates an extensive network of over 5,900 fuel stations across the country.

14 Dec

Jagdale healthcare unveils clinical study results on Mulmina

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A subsidiary of Jagdale Industries, Jagdale Healthcare announced the results of a clinical study on their popular health drink Mulmina. Clinical studies carried out in a renowned medical institute and research centre on Mulmina Mango and Mulmina Orange have shown a significant increase in antioxidant markers and Immune markers in 14 and 28 days period. These studies have also proven to reduce inflammatory markers like C-Reactive Protein (CRP). The study also showed immune-boosting and anti-oxidant activities in Covid-19 positive asymptomatic, mildly symptomatic patients and also healthcare workers posted at COVID wards in a NABH accredited renowned Medical Research Institute. The…

13 Dec

Walmart to export US$10-Bn India-made goods

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Endorsing India’s continuing rise as a global hub of manufacturing, Walmart announced that it will triple its exports of goods from India to $10 billion each year by 2027. Walmart’s new export commitment is expected to provide a significant boost to micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in India, alongside ongoing efforts such as the Flipkart Samarth and Walmart Vriddhi supplier development programs. The expansion in sourcing will include helping develop hundreds of new suppliers in different key Indian export categories. To accelerate its India exports, Walmart will strengthen development of the supply chain ecosystem in India, both by boosting…

13 Dec

WALMART TO EXPORT US$10-BN INDIA-MADE GOODS

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Endorsing India’s continuing rise as a global hub of manufacturing, Walmart announced that it will triple its exports of goods from India to $10 billion each year by 2027. Walmart’s new export commitment is expected to provide a significant boost to micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in India, alongside ongoing efforts such as the Flipkart Samarth and Walmart Vriddhi supplier development programs. The expansion in sourcing will include helping develop hundreds of new suppliers in different key Indian export categories. To accelerate its India exports, Walmart will strengthen development of the supply chain ecosystem in India, both by boosting…