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In a move with significant economic implications, Walmart Vriddhi, through its programme partner Ideas to Impact Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises, Government of Assam, to accelerate growth and digital transformation of the state’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The agreement aligns with Walmart Vriddhi’s national target of empowering an additional 100,000 MSMEs in India by 2028. The programme will offer free-of-cost training, mentoring and business tools to help enterprises modernise operations and integrate into eCommerce platforms, including Flipkart. The Assam government will facilitate statewide outreach through District…

Bandhan Bank has enabled seamless State tax and non-tax payments for Assam through the Assam e-GRAS portal, allowing customers to make payments through both online and offline modes. The platform allows users to generate challans and log in using their registered mobile number or username to initiate payments. As many as 109 Bandhan Bank branches in Assam will assist customers in availing the facility. The service covers a wide range of State taxes, including property, land revenue, agriculture and sales tax, along with non-tax revenues such as VAT, application and examination fees, fines, penalties, dividends from state enterprises and other…

As neurological disorders account for nearly 10% of India’s overall disease burden and remain among the top causes of disability globally, Gurugram-based Medanta – The Medicity is deepening its footprint in advanced neuro care through its specialised Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) programme, popularly known as ‘Brain Pacemaker’ surgery. Named Best Private Hospital in India by Newsweek for six consecutive years, Medanta has positioned itself as an internationally recognised destination for DBS therapy. The procedure offers relief to patients suffering from advanced-stage Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, refractory epilepsy (adult onset), essential tremor and advanced obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), especially when conventional medicines fail…

ManipalCigna Health Insurance is strengthening its presence in Northeast India with a community-focused expansion anchored around its award-winning health plan, ManipalCigna Sarvah, recognised as Product of the Year 2025 – Health Insurance in a NielsenIQ consumer survey. Designed to make healthcare coverage more accessible, the Sarvah portfolio offers flexible protection options ranging from essential entry-level coverage to comprehensive plans with benefits such as Day-1 coverage and zero waiting periods. The company has expanded to eight branches across key Northeast cities and plans to onboard around 10,000 advisors over the next three years, including a dedicated initiative to empower 3,000 women…

Nissan Motor India has introduced the all-new GRAVITE MPV at an introductory price of ₹5.65 lakh (ex-showroom), marking the first model under the company’s renewed product offensive and highlighting its strategic intent to strengthen its presence in India’s high-volume affordable mobility segment. Manufactured locally at the Chennai facility, the seven-seater GRAVITE reflects Nissan’s “Made in India, Made for India” approach and its long-term investment commitment to the domestic market. The MPV is designed for modern Indian families with flexible seating configurations from two to seven occupants, luggage capacity of up to 625 litres, and more than 30 standard safety features…