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FMCG major Marico has officially entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 51 per cent controlling stake in Bonorizon Consumer Ventures Private Limited for an aggregate consideration of up to ₹35 crore in an all-cash deal, aligning directly with its broader corporate strategy to significantly strengthen its international business presence. According to an official exchange filing released by the company, Marico will acquire 51 per cent of Bonorizon’s total equity share capital and voting rights primarily through a direct primary subscription route, strictly subject to fulfilling the mutually agreed terms and conditions laid out within the definitive agreements. The filing…

JawaYezdi Motorcycles has introduced its 2026 Yezdi motorcycle range on Amazon.in and Flipkart for the festive season, aiming to expand customer access through online discovery and booking alongside its network of more than 450 dealerships. The range comprises the Yellow Falcon Adventure, Green Mamba Roadster and Grey Panther Scrambler, each featuring distinct styling and riding characteristics. The Adventure gets tubeless cross-spoke wheels and a 334cc liquid-cooled Alpha2 engine producing 29.6 PS and 29.8 Nm. The Roadster features a matte green finish, Arabica-brown seats and copper decals, retaining the 334cc Alpha2 engine, six-speed gearbox and assist-and-slipper clutch. The Scrambler comes in…

The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) has expanded its pan-India healthcare network with the launch of its eighth hospital in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, reflecting growing investment opportunities in specialised kidney and urology care. The expansion builds on AINU's 13-year legacy of treating over 6 lakh patients and its strategy of establishing centres of excellence in underserved regional markets. The move comes against the backdrop of a rising kidney disease burden in Odisha. An ICMR-INDIAB study identified impaired kidney function prevalence of 6% or higher in the state, while an ICMR-NIHR study covering 19,703 adults across 53 tribal communities in…

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran met Italian Prime Minister GiorgiaMeloni at Palazzo Chigi in Rome on Wednesday, following Tata Motors' acquisition of a controlling stake in Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco Group, marking a significant development in growing industrial and economic cooperation between India and Italy. During the meeting, Chandrasekaran presented the Tata Group's strategy following the acquisition, which is expected to bring Tata Motors and Iveco together to establish one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. The discussions highlighted the growing strategic importance of industrial partnerships between the two countries. On October 30, Tata Motors announced that it…

TCI Seaways, a division of Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI), has taken delivery of a 500 TEU container vessel, TCI SETU, on October 29, 2026, strengthening its capacity to meet India's growing coastal freight requirements. With a deadweight capacity of approximately 7,300 metric tonnes, TCI SETU is the seventh vessel in the company's fleet, which previously comprised six ships. The vessel is expected to strengthen operations along India's East Coast, connecting Chennai, Visakhapatnam, the Andaman Islands and Myanmar. Built by TaizhouSanfu Ship Engineering Co. Ltd. in China, the vessel is designed to ensure operational reliability, economic efficiency and low-carbon…

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), has expanded its presence in the Northeast with the inauguration of a new 3S dealership, Joseph Automobiles, in Aizawl, Mizoram. The facility will provide sales, service and spare parts under one roof, strengthening customer access to Eicher vehicles and after-sales support in the region. Strategically located along National Highway 6, the dealership is positioned to serve transporters and fleet operators across Mizoram, particularly along the Aizawl-Champhai-Zokhawthar corridor connecting to the Myanmar border. The facility features multiple service bays, including two dedicated accident repair bays. The dealership is…