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10 Nov

Jawa Yezdi and BSA expand authorised spare-parts network across India

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Jawa Yezdi and BSA Motorcycles are strengthening their after-sales support by expanding access to genuine spare parts through an authorised distribution network across India, aiming to improve availability and reduce service turnaround times. The initiative will enable customers, workshops and service partners to source genuine components beyond the dealership network. Authorised distribution partners are being established across multiple strategic locations to improve access in urban, semi-urban and emerging markets. The expansion comes as the brands continue to grow their motorcycle portfolio and Nomad Kommuniti, reinforcing their focus on customer feedback, product reliability and a more convenient ownership experience. The availability…

09 Nov

Amazon Pay CEO Vikas Bansal Outlines Strategy to Bridge India’s Digital Credit Trust Gap

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Amazon Pay India is shifting its strategic focus toward non-metro regions, with over 75 per cent of its customer base now residing outside major cities and demonstrating an increasing demand for digital credit solutions. Speaking on the company’s vision, Vikas Bansal, chief executive officer of Amazon Pay India, outlined plans to expand the platform beyond basic payments into comprehensive credit and insurance services over the next three years. During the recent Great Indian Festival sale, no-cost Equated Monthly Instalment transactions in Tier-III cities grew four times faster than in metro areas, underscoring strong appetite in smaller markets. Overall, EMI spending…

07 Nov

Amazon Now scales festive quick-commerce services to 120 cities, offers discounts of up to 70%

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Amazon Now, Amazon India's quick-commerce service, has expanded its festive delivery offerings across more than 120 cities, enabling customers to receive Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj essentials within minutes. The service is targeting last-minute festive purchases, with products ranging from traditional diyas, puja materials and decorative lights to sweets, chocolates, gift hampers and party accessories. Under its 'Fast Festive Deals' campaign, customers can access discounts of up to 70% on select products, with prices starting at Rs 9. The platform has also introduced a range of specialised festive products, including water-activated LED diyas, tambola sets, e-crackers, traditional toy cracker guns,…

07 Nov

South Africa expands digital travel authorisation to ease entry for Indian tourists

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South Africa has expanded its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system to simplify travel procedures for eligible Indian visitors, introducing new features for families, minors and group applications as part of efforts to strengthen tourism ties with India. The enhanced digital platform allows eligible Indian passport holders to apply for travel authorisation entirely online, eliminating the need to visit visa processing centres or obtain traditional visa stickers. The system now supports applications for minors, including biometric enrolment through the Home Affairs National Identification System (HANIS) for children aged seven and above. A multi-applicant facility has also been introduced to enable families…

07 Nov

Marico Signs Agreement to Acquire 51% Equity in Bonorizon Consumer Ventures

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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…

06 Nov

Yezdi brings 2026 motorcycle range to Amazon and Flipkart for festive buyers

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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…

06 Nov

AINU’s Bhubaneswar expansion signals growing investment in specialised kidney and urology care

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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…

06 Nov

Tata Motors-Iveco deal strengthens India-Italy industrial ties as Chandrasekaran meets Meloni

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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…

06 Nov

TCI Seaways inducts ₹178.8-crore container vessel to strengthen coastal shipping fleet

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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…

06 Nov

Eicher Trucks & Buses strengthens Northeast presence with new dealership in Aizawl

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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…