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BSA Motorcycles has unveiled its latest offering, the BSA Thunderbolt, at EICMA, marking the brand’s first adventure motorcycle. Blending heritage with modern technology, the Thunderbolt revives the legacy of BSA’s iconic touring and off-road bikes, while catering to today’s adventure riders. The 334cc Euro 5+ compliant single-cylinder engine, combined with traction control, three ABS modes, USD forks, monoshock rear suspension, and a reinforced exoskeleton, ensures both on-road performance and off-road durability. The bike features ergonomic design elements such as an adjustable windshield, turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, USB charging, and a spacious 15.5-litre fuel tank, making it ideal for both weekday…

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits maker by volume, reported strong financial results for Q2FY26, driven by accelerated premiumization and improved operational efficiency. The company posted a profit after tax of ₹63 crore, up 32.3% year-on-year, while income from operations rose 14.4% to ₹995 crore. EBITDA stood at ₹130 crore, marking a 23.6% increase year-on-year, with margins improving to 13.1%. This marks ABD’s fifth consecutive profitable quarter post-listing. Prestige & Above brands continued to gain traction, with volume reaching 9 million cases, up 8.4% YoY, and the segment now contributing over 47% of total volumes. The…

The all-new Norton Manx R is the standard-bearer of Norton’s Resurgence, the embodiment of the brand’s unwavering commitment to creating some of the world’s most desirable motorcycles through innovation, emotional design, and real-world performance. Its role is simple - to redefine the premium superbike segment by offering a charismatic and nuanced experience suited to both road and track. The mission – to unfailingly deliver a visceral connection between rider and machine. The Manx R places the rider at the centre of the dynamic equation through a peerless combination of accessible performance, everyday usability and engineering intelligence. Dramatic in design and…

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has witnessed a powerful transformation in the country’s digital commerce landscape as new regional trade hubs from Surat and Bhiwandi to Jaipur and Karnal emerge and thrive on the platform. With a 1.4X surge in new selection inflow from these high-growth clusters witnessed during the festive season, Flipkart is enabling entrepreneurs from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to scale sustainable, technology-led businesses and take Bharat’s commerce story to new frontiers. Among Tier-2 cities, Bhubaneswar, Bhiwandi, and Durgapur have seen maximum growth during the festive season, underscoring the deepening digital engagement across regional India. This surge reflects…

Bajaj Finance Ltd. reported strong festive season lending activity, with consumer loan volumes rising 27% and loan value up 29% year-on-year for the period September 22 to October 26, 2025. The non-banking finance major disbursed approximately 63 lakh loans, supported by favourable economic sentiment and government-led tax reforms. Market analysts note that next-generation GST reforms and revisions in personal income tax have expanded discretionary spending capacity, translating into higher festive consumption finance. Bajaj Finance’s performance reflects this trend, with 23 lakh new customers added during the period. Notably, 52% of these were first-time borrowers, signalling deepening credit penetration and a…

District by Zomato, the going-out platform, has unveiled a new luxury dining initiative in partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank, offering premium, curated culinary experiences exclusively for Kotak Solitaire Credit Card customers. The programme kicked off with a Himalayan-inspired reinterpretation of Malaysian cuisine in Kasauli, led by acclaimed chefs Prateek Sadhu and Darren Teoh, followed by celebrated pop-ups like “NAAR x Dewakan” and “The Bhog Table by Chef Auroni & Bengaluru Oota Company,” which received an enthusiastic response. Kotak Solitaire customers will get first access to intimate chef’s tables, immersive mixology experiences, and rare gastronomic events, along with privileges such as…

The Nobel Prize Dialogue India 2025, held on Monday at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru in partnership with Tata Trusts, brought Nobel laureates, scientists, thinkers and students under one roof to deliberate on “The Future We Want.” The event focused on knowledge, inclusion, sustainability and youth empowerment, reinforcing India’s growing role as a global innovation hub. Tata Trusts CEO Siddharth Sharma stressed the importance of nurturing talent and innovation, stating, “India’s greatest wealth lies in its people… To achieve justice — social, economic and political — we must empower the youth and create ecosystems fuelling innovation.” Nobel laureate…