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28 Feb

CAQM Mulls Phased EV Sales Mandate for Automakers in Delhi-NCR

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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is considering a major policy shift that could reshape the automobile market in Delhi-NCR. The panel may introduce mandatory annual electric vehicle (EV) sales targets for automakers operating in the region, with the goal of gradually transitioning to 100 percent EV sales over a defined period.The proposal was discussed during a recent meeting between the 15-member expert committee—formed in December 2025—and representatives of two- and four-wheeler manufacturers. The committee is tasked with drafting a comprehensive strategy to curb vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR.According to sources familiar with the…

27 Feb

Swiggy Dineout ropes in Bhuvan Bam for GIRF 2026, rolls out ‘Bill Half. Party Full.’ across 60+ cities

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Swiggy Limited, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced the launch of Swiggy Dineout’s Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) 2026, onboarding Bhuvan Bam as the official ambassador. The two-month festival will go live from February 15, 2026, offering up to 50% off across 40,000 top restaurants in more than 60 cities nationwide. Branded under the theme ‘Bill Half. Party Full.’, GIRF 2026 integrates the popular BB Ki Vines universe into the campaign. Characters such as Babloo, Babli, Sameer and Bhuvan represent relatable diner archetypes, addressing common concerns like discount caps and fine print. The campaign will run across digital, social,…

27 Feb

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited Q4 net jumps 50% to ₹665 million; FY25 profit rises 33%, ₹75 dividend announced

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Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited (BSE: 544250 | NSE: SANOFICONR) has reported a strong set of numbers for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, driven by robust domestic growth and a sharp rise in exports. The company posted Q4 revenue of ₹2,510 million, up 47% year-on-year. Domestic sales grew 23%, supported by the relaunch of recalled products, while export sales surged 9.3 times on a low base. Profit after tax rose 50% to ₹665 million during the quarter. For the full year FY25, revenue stood at ₹8,784 million, marking a 21% growth over the previous year.…

27 Feb

BHIM launches ‘UPI Circle’ to enable controlled digital payments for families and small businesses

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BHIM Payments App has introduced a new feature called UPI Circle, aimed at making authorised UPI payments simple, structured and secure for shared household use. The feature allows a primary user to extend controlled payment access to trusted individuals such as children, elderly parents or staff, without sharing UPI PINs, passwords or device access. UPI Circle enables a primary user to add up to five secondary users and authorise them to transact from the primary user’s UPI-linked bank account within preset limits. A monthly spending cap of up to ₹15,000 can be set, with validity ranging from one month to…

27 Feb

Leela Targets 35 Hotels as Premium Demand Rises

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India’s premium hospitality brand The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts is banking on a shortage of luxury hotel rooms and sustained spending by affluent travelers to power revenue and earnings growth in fiscal 2027, its chief executive, Anuraag Bhatnagar, has said.Backed by global investment firm Brookfield Asset Management, Leela currently operates 23 hotels across India, including properties under development. The company plans to expand its portfolio to at least 35 hotels over the next five to seven years, though it has not fixed a specific launch timeline.Bhatnagar described India’s luxury consumption cycle as being at a “point of inflection,” driven…

26 Feb

‘Skill Stackers’ in demand: LinkedIn lists 5 fastest-growing skill clusters for 2026

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As rapid technological disruption reshapes hiring patterns, LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report has identified five high-growth skill stacks that professionals must build to stay competitive — AI & Automation, Data & Analytics, IT & Cybersecurity, Business & Growth, and People & Leadership. The report notes that 38% of Indian job seekers feel unprepared for how quickly technology is changing job requirements. While 46% of recruiters globally now rely on skills data to fill roles, 74% of recruiters in India say finding qualified talent is harder than ever. In AI & Automation, skills such as Prompt Engineering, Workflow Automation,…

26 Feb

SPYRA, World’s Most Powerful Water Blaster, Launches in India Just in Time for Holi

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German-engineered water blaster brand SPYRA has made its official India debut on Instamart ahead of Holi 2026, marking the entry of a global, innovation-led product into the country’s festive retail space. The move reflects how quick commerce platforms are increasingly becoming launchpads for premium international lifestyle brands. SPYRA, known globally for its precision-shot technology and rapid reload capability, delivers a high-performance play experience and has built a strong international following. Its India entry taps into the rising “kidult” trend, where adults are rediscovering nostalgia through premium, design-forward products. With Holi emerging as one of India’s most experience-rich festivals, Instamart is…

25 Feb

Harpic unveils ‘Bathroom Ultra Cleaner’, signs Rohit Shetty as face of biggest innovation in 10 years

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Harpic has launched its biggest innovation in over a decade with the introduction of the New Harpic Bathroom Ultra Cleaner, positioning it as India’s toughest stain removal specialist. The launch also marks the onboarding of filmmaker Rohit Shetty as brand ambassador, fronting the new campaign ‘Kaisa bhi ho daag, poora bathroom ULTRA saaf’. Announced on February 21, 2026, the product is designed to tackle persistent bathroom stains common in Indian households, including yellow hard water marks, limescale buildup and tough rust stains. Harpic said many consumers rely on generic detergents, bleach and phenyl, which often fail against hard water stains…

24 Feb

BHIM introduces UPI circle to enable safe and controlled shared digital payments

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Managing household expenses often involves more than handling personal payments. From supporting children and elderly parents to enabling trusted staff to make routine purchases, families today require flexible and secure payment options. Addressing this need, the BHIM Payments App has introduced a new feature called UPI Circle, designed to allow controlled access to digital payments without compromising security. UPI Circle enables a primary user to authorise up to five secondary users to make UPI payments from the primary user’s linked bank account within preset limits. The primary user can set a monthly spending cap of up to ₹15,000 and define…

24 Feb

IBM bets big on AI governance, opens GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow

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IBM (NYSE: IBM) has launched its AI GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow, strengthening its focus on positioning artificial intelligence as core infrastructure for modern governance. The facility was inaugurated by Yogi Adityanath in the presence of Arvind Krishna, Chairman, President and CEO, Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India & South Asia, and Manindra Agrawal, Director of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, along with senior officials. The Center will function as a collaborative platform to design, validate and scale trusted AI solutions aimed at improving productivity, transparency and public service delivery. Krishna said governments in India and globally are moving from…