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ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders & Distillers Limited (ABD), has expanded its footprint in eastern India with the launch of its premium spirits portfolio in Odisha. The company introduced AODH Irish Whiskey, WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Malt Whisky, YELLO Designer Whisky and RANGEELA Contemporary Indian Vodka at an event in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The launch marks a significant milestone in ABD Maestro’s strategic expansion plans as it seeks to strengthen its presence in high-growth markets and cater to evolving consumer preferences in the premium and luxury spirits segment. ABD Maestro, which has Bollywood…

Fashion brand Diesel and dating platform Tinder have joined hands to launch “For Successful Loving”, a global campaign and capsule collection aimed at celebrating love, inclusivity and self-expression ahead of Pride 2026. The collaboration reimagines Diesel’s iconic “For Successful Living” manifesto through Tinder’s focus on attraction, intimacy and connection. The campaign features documentary-style interviews led by American artist and model Gigi Goode, who engages members of the LGBTQIA+ community in candid conversations about relationships, identity and personal experiences. Shot in a lo-fi VHS-style format, the campaign seeks to present diverse perspectives on love in an authentic and judgement-free manner. The…

Cognizant has announced the launch of its Ace Team Program, a strategic initiative aimed at developing a new cohort of AI-ready engineers to drive digital transformation projects and support the company's transition into an AI builder organization. The program combines a selective hiring process, an elite talent development pathway and a centrally governed engineering community aligned with Cognizant’s advanced capability strategy. It is designed to create a pool of high-potential engineers who will work on real-world client challenges using AI-native tools, modern architectures and outcome-driven approaches. According to Cognizant, Ace Team members will be deployed in focused, high-impact teams and…

Offshore betting and real estate emerged as the most violative sectors in India’s advertising landscape during 2025-26, according to the Annual Complaints Report released by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) on Wednesday. ASCI said it reviewed 11,581 cases during the financial year, marking a 21 per cent rise over the previous year. The cases involved 9,841 advertisements, up 37 per cent year-on-year, with 98 per cent of the scrutinised advertisements requiring modifications. Offshore betting alone accounted for 6,933 violations, followed by realty with 643 cases, personal care with 576, food and beverages with 331, and products violating the…

Indian SME family businesses engaged in exports remain optimistic about growth prospects despite facing a worsening global and domestic risk environment, according to a new report released by the Centre for Family Business & Entrepreneurship (CFBE) at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai. The Indian SME Family Business Trade Confidence and Internationalisation Report, prepared in partnership with Hansa Research, surveyed 461 owner-managers, directors, CEOs and senior leaders from SME family businesses involved in international trade across 14 Indian cities. The respondents represented sectors ranging from manufacturing to trading, with firms averaging 16.4 years of…

Netradyne, a global provider of AI-powered fleet safety and performance technology, has partnered with National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) to strengthen the intelligence and safety framework of India’s emerging Electronic Highway network aimed at supporting long-distance electric mobility. Under the collaboration, Netradyne’s AI-driven solutions will be deployed in phases across connected commercial electric vehicles operating on NHEV-supported corridors. The technology will provide real-time fleet visibility, predictive risk detection, driver behaviour analytics and operational monitoring, helping create a safer and more reliable EV transportation ecosystem across national highways. NHEV is working to transform India’s highways into Electronic Highways and plans…

Indian carriers have warmly welcomed the Union Cabinet's landmark approval of a ₹10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund, calling it a vital lifeline for an industry crippled by soaring operating costs. Led by a joint appreciation from major operators including Air India and IndiGo, the aviation sector expressed profound gratitude for the government's timely intervention, noting that the cushion will protect margins and allow for far more predictable ticket pricing. The emergency measure follows a catastrophic spike in international energy markets driven by the escalating conflict in West Asia and the compounding closure of Pakistani airspace, which…

Tata Motors has strengthened its presence in India’s growing alternate fuel commercial vehicle market with the launch of the all-new Intra V40, a bi-fuel pickup truck designed to enhance efficiency and profitability for last-mile cargo operators. The Intra V40 combines CNG and petrol bi-fuel technology with a best-in-class payload capacity of 1,525 kg and a 2,960 mm (9.7 ft) long load body, enabling businesses to transport larger loads while maintaining operational flexibility. Powered by a 1.2-litre engine producing 58 bhp and 106 Nm of torque, the vehicle is equipped with a 110-litre CNG tank that supports extended driving range and…