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North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) has announced a significant hiring initiative, aiming to recruit over 200 new employees by September 2024 in its first phase. The recruitment drive spans various locations, including Guwahati, Lakhimpur, Nalbari, Tezpur, Jorhat, Diphu, Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Kamrup, Shillong, Siliguri, Agartala, and Aizawl. NESFB is seeking candidates for the roles of Relationship Officer - Assets and Relationship Officer - Liabilities. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of experience in the banking industry are encouraged to apply. This initiative underscores the bank's commitment to employment generation and skill development in the Northeast. Satish Kumar Kalra,…

Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced plans to significantly expand its SME business in Kolkata, recognizing the city as a critical hub for trade and commerce in Northeast India. Shekhar Bhandari, President-SME, emphasized Kolkata's pivotal role in the bank’s strategic growth plans for the East region. The city's diverse sectors, including iron and steel, biotechnology, coal, leather, jute products, tea, IT, and gems and jewelry, make it a prime focus for the bank's expansion efforts. The East region represents a vital market with significant growth potential for Kotak Mahindra Bank. The bank is committed to expanding its footprint over the next…

The DNEG Group (“the Group”), the London headquartered world-leader in visual entertainment technology and services, announced that United Al Saqer Group (“UASG”) will make a strategic investment of $200 million in the Group, at a total enterprise valuation in excess of $2 billion.The DNEG Group, a leading provider of visual effects (VFX) services, is set to expand its services to include sector-agnostic content production and AI-powered technology. The investment by UASG will accelerate the group's strategy of innovation and diversification, ensuring continued technology and creative leadership in the rapidly evolving media & entertainment sector. His excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi,…

Coca-Cola India, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), has empowered over 14,000 retailers in Odisha through the Super Power Retailer Program. Launched by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the program has revolutionized the state's retail sector, focusing on skill enhancement and economic empowerment. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC, highlighted the program's role in equipping retailers with essential skills tailored to modern market demands. He emphasized its contribution to fostering entrepreneurship and bolstering local economies. Irene Tan, Vice President of Human Resources at Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia, emphasized the program's inclusive approach, noting its impact on diverse…

As part of the Toyota Mobility Foundation’s $9m Sustainable Cities Challenge, Varanasi has launched a global call for innovators to find data-driven solutions to make the city safer for the millions of people who visit every year for pilgrimage. The Varanasi Challenge is looking for solutions that will allow the city to better manage the growing influx of annual visitors, while making the city more accessible for tourists and local residents, particularly older people and people with disabilities.  Varanasi is inviting global innovators to develop crowd management solutions for its ancient spiritual center, Kashi, as part of the Sustainable Cities…

Tata Motors has solidified its dominance in the Indian SUV market with its flagship models, Nexon and Punch. For the third consecutive year, the Nexon has been ranked as the #1 SUV, celebrating its 7th anniversary with a milestone of 7 lakh units sold. The Punch follows closely, securing the #2 spot for FY24 and becoming the top-selling car in March and April 2024. Both models have received prestigious 5-star BNCAP ratings, with Punch.ev being lauded as India’s safest EV. The compact SUV segment, known for its fierce competition, has seen remarkable growth, and Tata Motors continues to lead with…