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Swiggy announced the Kolkata winners of the Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2026, marking its largest-ever nationwide edition with over 1.3 crore votes from 6.43 lakh users—a sharp 2.2X increase from last year. The awards spanned 160+ cities, 110 categories, and recognised over 15,000 brands, driven by strong engagement including 43.8 lakh shared voting links and participation from 25,000 new users. In Kolkata, a mix of legacy favourites and emerging brands dominated both delivery and dineout segments. Leading names in food delivery included Oudh 1590, Arsalan, WeFit – Protein Bowls, Salads & Sandwiches, Chowman and Mio Amore – The Cake Shop. In…

Indian professionals are becoming increasingly cautious about online job scams, with 82 per cent now pausing to assess whether a job opportunity is legitimate before applying, according to new research released by LinkedIn. The study, titled “Job Search Safety Pulse,” found that 53 per cent of Indian professionals are now more likely to question whether a job posting is fake compared to a year ago. However, the report highlighted that Gen Z job-seekers remain particularly vulnerable despite growing awareness. According to the findings, 54 per cent of Gen Z respondents admitted ignoring warning signs during high-pressure job searches when opportunities…

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has secured the Best Factory/Management Award for its integrated manufacturing facility at Rangapur in Wanaparthy district, Telangana. The honour was conferred by the Labour, Employment, Training & Factories Department during International Labour Day celebrations on May 1, 2026, recognising excellence in manufacturing and management practices. The Rangapur unit is one of ABD’s key production hubs, comprising an Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) distillery, an IMFL bottling unit, and a PET bottle manufacturing plant commissioned in September 2025. The integrated setup allows tighter control over production cycles, costs, and supply chain logistics. The company is also…

Tata Motors has launched the all-new Ace Gold+ XL, marking 21 years of its iconic small commercial vehicle, the Tata Ace. The launch also coincides with the rollout of the nationwide ‘Ikkis Saal Bemisaal’ campaign, celebrating entrepreneurs who have built livelihoods around the ‘Chota Haathi’. Designed for higher payloads and longer applications, the Ace Gold+ XL features an 8-foot load body and 1-tonne payload capacity, aimed at boosting cargo volume and earnings. Powered by a 700cc turbocharged diesel engine delivering 22 PS power and 55 Nm torque, the vehicle uses Lean NOx Trap (LNT) technology, eliminating the need for Diesel…

In a move drawing immediate parallels to the birth of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon has officially opened its massive, proprietary supply chain network to external businesses. The launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) marks a radical strategic shift, transitioning the company’s logistics infrastructure from a private cost center into a global, revenue-generating third-party logistics (3PL) powerhouse. For the first time, companies in sectors ranging from healthcare and automotive to manufacturing can leverage Amazon's end-to-end capabilities. This includes its fleet of over 100 cargo aircraft, 1,200 global logistics facilities, and its sophisticated last-mile delivery network. Doug Herrington, CEO of…

Indian airlines are facing rising financial strain as aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices surge, with industry experts warning that fuel volatility is no longer a short-term shock but a structural risk. Sunil Kadam, Executive Vice President, Airlines & General Aviation, Commercial Risk Solutions, India at Aon, said escalating global oil prices, compounded by geopolitical tensions in West Asia and airspace constraints, are significantly impacting airline operations. Kadam noted that ATF remains one of the largest cost exposures for Indian carriers. Higher fuel prices, longer routing due to restricted airspace and increased fuel burn are reducing network efficiency, especially on international…