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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ICICI Pru iProtect Smart Her, a women-focused term insurance product combining financial protection with healthcare, wellness and flexibility benefits.The plan offers women a 15% lifetime premium discount and a pregnancy break benefit aimed at helping policyholders manage premium commitments during pregnancy. It also provides women-specific health management and wellness services worth up to ₹25,000. The health package includes tele consultations across multiple specialties, annual health check-ups, health risk assessments, wellness content and discounts on pharmacy and diagnostic services. The company said total benefits available under the product are worth up to ₹92,100. The product…

India’s festive shopping landscape is undergoing a shift as Gen Z increasingly relies on friends and family to validate purchases, even as creator content continues to drive product discovery, according to new research by GWI and Snapchat. The study found that 70% of Gen Z sees the festive season as multiple celebrations rather than a single shopping occasion, while nearly four in 10 begin planning Diwali purchases more than a month in advance. While 7 in 10 Gen Z consumers say creator content helps them discover products, 76% said instant feedback from trusted people increases purchase confidence. Around 63% share…

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons Private Limited, has decided not to offer himself for re-appointment when his current tenure ends on February 20, 2027, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust said on Thursday. The Trust said its nominee directors received an email from Chandrasekaran on August 12 conveying his decision. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust respected the decision and placed on record its appreciation for Chandrasekaran’s contribution and stewardship of Tata Sons and the Tata Group over the past decade. The Trust said Chandrasekaran made an “immense contribution” during a period marked by significant change, growth and transformation across the…

Muthoot FinCorp, the flagship financial services arm of the Muthoot Pappachan Group, has filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) worth ₹3,000 crore, with the proceeds aimed at supporting lending, business expansion and digital growth. According to the draft prospectus, the proposed issue will consist entirely of fresh shares, although the company may conduct a pre-IPO placement of up to ₹600 crore, which could reduce the size of the fresh issue. Up to 50% of the net issue will be reserved for qualified institutional buyers, at least 15% for high-net-worth individuals and a minimum of 35% for retail…

Mahindra Vision S has once again grabbed attention after being spotted testing on the roads of Bengaluru. The SUV was first seen in prototype form during testing in 2025, and it has remained one of the much-awaited upcoming models from the automaker. The Vision S is expected to make its India debut on August 15, 2026, at Mahindra’s annual event. The upcoming SUV, which is being referred to as the Baby Scorpio, is expected to carry a bold and boxy design. The test mule features an upright front profile with a flat bonnet and round LED headlamps. The production version…

Tata Motors Ltd. reported a strong first quarter for FY27, with standalone revenue rising 23% year-on-year to ₹19,329 crore and EBITDA increasing 17% to ₹2,300 crore, despite severe commodity-cost pressures. PBT before exceptional items rose 26% to ₹2,057 crore, while profit after tax stood at ₹1,500 crore. The commercial vehicle maker generated ₹1,114 crore in free cash flow during the quarter, an improvement of ₹2,910 crore from Q1 FY26. Domestic business net cash stood at ₹7,100 crore after a ₹1,473-crore dividend payout, while consolidated revenue grew 19% to ₹20,667 crore and consolidated PAT jumped 83% to ₹2,600 crore, aided by…