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14 Jun

Ujjivan SFB launches ‘Ujjivan Rewardz’ to boost digital engagement and customer loyalty

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has unveiled ‘Ujjivan Rewardz’, a new multi-tier loyalty program exclusively for its resident savings account holders. Aimed at enhancing customer engagement, the initiative rewards users for a range of digital banking activities. In collaboration with AdvantageClub.ai, a loyalty solutions provider, Ujjivan Rewardz enables customers to earn reward points through actions such as account opening, digital transactions (UPI, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS), recurring deposits, and bill payments. These points, valid for up to two years, can be redeemed for vouchers in categories like lifestyle, travel, shopping, and entertainment. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Hitendra Jha, HeadRetail Liabilities,…

14 Jun

Taneira rolls out first-ever 40% discount offer, riding high on 30% FY25 growth

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Taneira, the ethnic wear brand from the TATA Group, has announced its first-ever nationwide sale with discounts of up to 40% across its extensive portfolio of sarees, festive lehengas, unstitched kurta sets, and ready-to-wear collections. This milestone move follows an impressive ~30% growth in FY25, and a strong start to FY26, driven by heightened wedding and festive shopping sentiment. The limited-period offer is available across Taneira’s 80 stores in 41 cities, as the brand aims to position itself as the premier destination for handcrafted ethnic wear made from pure and natural fabrics. “This is the first time we’re offering such…

13 Jun

Alpenliebe Launches India’s first liquid choco filled pop!

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Alpenliebe, known for its rich and indulgent confections, has launched a game-changing innovation in the Indian candy market—Alpenliebe Eclairs Pop, the country’s first-ever lollipop with a liquid choco center. Priced at just Rs 5, the product promises a unique fusion of chewy caramel and a flowing chocolate core. Building on the widespread popularity of Alpenliebe Eclairs, the new lollipop format is tailored to the snacking habits of teens and young adults. “Eclairs Pop is a natural evolution of a beloved indulgence,” said Gunjan Khetan, Director of Marketing, Perfetti Van Melle India. “We wanted to bring that same joy in a…

13 Jun

Taneira launches first-ever nationwide sale with up to 40% off on sarees and ethnic wear

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Taneira, a TATA product and women’s ethnic wear brand from Titan, has announced its first-ever nationwide sale offering up to 40% off on sarees and other ethnic wear, following a robust ~30% growth in FY25. With this bold move, the brand is set to capitalise on early festive and wedding shopping trends, continuing its upward momentum into FY26. The offer spans a wide range of categories, including sarees, ready-to-wear ensembles, unstitched kurta sets, and festive lehengas – all crafted from pure, natural fabrics. The brand's heritage collection features exquisite weaves like Banarasis, Kanjeevarams, Jamdanis, Tussars, and Maheshwaris, proudly reflecting India’s…

13 Jun

Paytm shares fall 10% amid massive sell-off; know why the stock plunged

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Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of payment solutions provider Paytm, fell 10% on the National Stock Exchange and hit an intraday low of Rs 864.40. Shares of Paytm fell 9.97% on the BSE and hit an intraday low of Rs 864.20. This sharp fall in Paytm shares came after the Finance Ministry dismissed speculations of the implementation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The Finance Ministry said in a post on social media on Wednesday, "Speculations and claims of imposition of MDR on UPI transactions are completely false, baseless and misleading. Such baseless…

12 Jun

Aluminium futures prices increase marginally

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New Delhi, June 12: Aluminium prices on Thursday rose marginally by 45 paise to Rs 243.45 per kg in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. Aluminium contracts for July delivery rose by 45 paise, or 0.19 percent, to Rs 243.45 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business turnover of 1,166 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

12 Jun

KISNA expands into Moranhat, Dibrugarh with grand jewellery launch at Usha Jewellers

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KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s fastest-growing jewellery brands, launched its exclusive diamond jewellery collection at Usha Jewellers in Moranhat, near Dibrugarh, Assam, on Wednesday. The grand inauguration was attended by renowned singer Kusum Kailash and prominent guests including Suruj Dehingia, Mayur Boruah, Chanakya Gogoi, and Prohelika Sharma. With over 1,500 premium jewellery partners and 80+ exclusive brand showrooms across 29 states, KISNA is now pushing further into Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, focusing on the Northeast region. The collaboration with Usha Jewellers is a strategic step in its expansion, aiming to deliver a modern, transparent jewellery…

12 Jun

Swiggy launches corporate rewards program in 7,000 companies, eyes expansion to 15,000 by 2025

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Swiggy has rolled out its ambitious Corporate Rewards Program across 7,000 companies nationwide, offering a suite of exclusive benefits for working professionals. The initiative—live in major metros like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata—aims to reach over 15,000 organizations by the end of 2025. The program allows employees to access rewards such as discounted Swiggy One memberships, food delivery discounts (Rs. 125 to Rs. 200 off), 20% off on party orders, and up to Rs. 2000 off on SwiggyDineout. Access is granted after verifying a work email via the Swiggy app’s dedicated “Corporate Rewards” section. In Kolkata,…

11 Jun

Gold futures prices inflation due to spot demand

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New Delhi, June 11: Gold prices rose by Rs 154 to Rs 97,056 per 10 grams in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators created fresh deals due to strong spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of gold contracts for August delivery rose by Rs 154, or 0.16 percent, to Rs 97,056 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 13,323 lots. Analysts said fresh buying by participants led to the rise in gold prices. Globally, gold futures rose 0.49 percent to $3,359.90 an ounce in New York.

10 Jun

ZEE5 rebrands with a language-first approach and introduces reasonably priced packs to expand its local presence

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ZEE5 has unveiled a bold new brand identity and strategic pivot toward hyper-personalized, language-first entertainment, reinforcing its position as a leading homegrown OTT platform. With the campaign tagline “ApniBhasha, ApniKahaniyan” (Multiple Languages, Infinite Stories), ZEE5 introduces a vibrant logo, redesigned interface, and revamped subscription plans tailored to seven Indian languages. Starting at ₹120/month, the new language-specific packs include UHD content and Dolby Atmos support, while an All Access pack is available at ₹320/month. The platform plans to release over 130 titles in FY26, including originals, films, and non-fiction content across Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi. ZEE5’s renewed…