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Tata Motors has strengthened its vehicle recycling network with the inauguration of a new Re.Wi.Re (Recycle With Respect) Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Patna, Bihar. The facility, spread across 5.5 acres and operated by the KalahanuBothra Group, has the capacity to safely dismantle up to 15,000 end-of-life vehicles annually across all brands and segments, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. The facility was inaugurated by Bihar Transport Minister DamodarRawat, who said the initiative aligns with the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy and will help phase out old and unfit vehicles scientifically while encouraging owners to shift to safer,…

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has expanded its protection portfolio with the launch of a 10-year life cover option under its ICICI PruiProtect Smart Plus plan, reflecting the insurance industry's growing focus on affordable and need-based financial protection. The offering is aimed at customers with defined financial obligations such as home loans, children's education goals and business loans, enabling them to secure higher life cover at lower premiums during periods of peak financial responsibility. The plan also includes complimentary health and wellness services worth up to ₹67,100, an instant claims payout of ₹3 lakh and a 100 per cent payout on…

The Indian government has proposed extending tax exemptions until March 31, 2041, for multinational corporations that supply machinery and components to local contract manufacturers, delivering long-term policy certainty to global technology giants like Apple Inc. According to draft amendments to tax legislation, the revised measure expands upon an earlier exemption introduced with a 2031 deadline, providing a ten-year extension aimed at bolstering domestic electronics production. Under Indian income tax rules, foreign firms previously faced potential tax exposure on global revenue if equipment supplied to local assembly partners was classified as an Indian "business connection". The proposed relief addresses these concerns…

Tata Salt, the flagship salt brand of Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL), has strengthened its position in India's iodized salt market after emerging with the highest purity among 100 salt samples tested in a laboratory assessment, while continuing to meet mandated iodine standards. The company said the findings reaffirm its commitment to delivering consistent quality and nutrition to consumers across the country. The company stated that Tata Salt continues to subject its products to rigorous testing against stringent internal quality benchmarks as well as regulatory standards to ensure high levels of purity and the consistent presence of adequate iodine in…

Hyatt India & Southwest Asia has launched its new food and beverage campaign, "Made With Love. Served With Rewards.", offering World of Hyatt members double reward points on eligible dining spend at participating Hyatt restaurants and bars across India and Southwest Asia from August 1 to September 30, 2026. The campaign comes amid growing demand for regular restaurant dining. Citing a 2025 Rakuten Insight survey, Hyatt said 54% of respondents across the region dine out several times a week or more, reflecting a shift towards making restaurant visits part of everyday life rather than limiting them to special occasions. Under…