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India’s overseas travel expenditure declined in March 2026, with the figure falling to $1.09 billion from $1.3 billion in February and $1.65 billion in January, recent data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. The $212.43 million month-on-month fall comes amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have pushed up global oil prices, led to higher international airfares and put historic pressure on the Indian rupee. Despite the fall, outbound travel was the single largest contributor to the overall outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), which was $2.59 billion for the month. A closer look at…

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…