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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories on Tuesday announced the launch of its oral semaglutide biosimilar tablet, branded as Obeda®, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in India. The Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical major said the launch strengthens its position in the growing GLP-1 therapies segment following its recent generic semaglutide injection launches in India and Canada. The company said Obeda® is available in 3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg tablet strengths for once-daily oral use. The tablets are priced at Rs 99, Rs 135 and Rs 225 per tablet respectively. Oral semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, is prescribed along with diet…

Coke Studio Bharat has released the third track of its Season 4, titled Kachaudi Gali, a Bhojpuri folk-inspired composition that revisits the human cost of the First Anglo-Burmese War through the perspective of a woman separated from her husband. Set in the narrow lanes of Benaras, the song tells the story of a woman watching her husband being taken away by the British Army from Mirzapur to Rangoon during the war. The track highlights the emotional trauma faced by ordinary families whose stories remained absent from mainstream historical narratives. The song features acclaimed singer Rekha Bhardwaj alongside Utpal Udit and…

Coca-Cola India celebrated 50 years of Maaza®, marking the journey of one of India’s most recognised mango drink brands since its launch in 1976. The company said Maaza® has remained closely connected with India’s love for mangoes, becoming a familiar part of summer memories, family gatherings and everyday celebrations across generations. Coca-Cola India said the brand has evolved over the decades while retaining its core identity rooted in the taste and experience of mangoes. From campaigns such as ‘Taaza Mango, Maaza Mango’ to ‘Maaza Ho Jaaye’, the company said the brand has continued to strengthen its emotional connection with consumers.…

Gold prices in major Indian jewellery brands held steady on May 23, 2026, after a week of flat swings in the market. Leading retailers such as Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Malabar Gold & Diamonds are selling 22-karat gold jewellery at ₹14,580 a gram. For the same purity level, Tanishq charges a slightly premium rate of ₹14,665 a gram. Retail buyers are warned that these base numbers do not include state-specific taxes and different local tax structures and applicable making charges, so final showroom invoice prices will vary by region. Precious metal registered minor gains over the course of the week,…

Tata Motors Foundation has expanded its flagship Integrated Village Development Programme (IVDP) to nearly 200 villages across 103 gram panchayats in five states, strengthening community-led rural development in underserved tribal and agrarian regions across India. According to the Foundation, the programme impacted more than 1.15 lakh people during FY 2025-26 and converged with 50 government welfare schemes worth Rs 20 crore to improve grassroots governance, institutional capacity and access to public welfare resources. Launched in 2018 in a single gram panchayat in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, the initiative has now evolved into a wider rural transformation model focused on self-reliance and…

Indriya has launched its ‘Customer Owned Gold Exchange Programme’, allowing customers to exchange old gold jewellery for newly crafted pieces while promoting responsible gold consumption amid the ongoing nationwide slowdown in fresh gold purchases. Announcing the initiative on May 15, the jewellery brand said customers can exchange old gold of any purity and from any jeweller at 100 per cent value. The programme aims to encourage consumers to reuse existing gold instead of purchasing new gold, aligning with the broader push for mindful and sustainable consumption practices in the country. The company said the exchange process is designed to ensure…

V-Guard Industries Limited has received the prestigious Performance Excellence Award at the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award (IMC RBNQA) 2025, securing the honour in its very first year of participation. The award recognises V-Guard’s collective manufacturing excellence across its five facilities located at Chavadi, Kashipur, Perundurai, Sikkim Unit 2, and Roorkee. The IMC RBNQA, administered by the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is regarded as one of India’s highest benchmarks for organisational excellence and is modelled on the globally acclaimed Malcolm Baldrige framework of the United States. The evaluation process involved a detailed review of the company’s manufacturing…

Energy research firm Wood Mackenzie delivered a stark warning on Monday, saying global crude prices could rocket to an unprecedented $200 per barrel if the vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed through the end of the year. The new report warns of a catastrophic scenario of “extended disruption,” echoing earlier warnings from Iranian military officials that regional escalation would result in a historic energy shock. The strategic waterway is the world’s most important maritime energy choke point. The outbreak of conflict earlier this year has already choked more than 11 million barrels per day of Gulf crude and condensate production…