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21 Feb

ManipalCigna expands Northeast reach, focuses on community-centric health protection with ‘Sarvah’

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ManipalCigna Health Insurance is strengthening its presence in Northeast India with a community-focused expansion anchored around its award-winning health plan, ManipalCigna Sarvah, recognised as Product of the Year 2025 – Health Insurance in a NielsenIQ consumer survey. Designed to make healthcare coverage more accessible, the Sarvah portfolio offers flexible protection options ranging from essential entry-level coverage to comprehensive plans with benefits such as Day-1 coverage and zero waiting periods. The company has expanded to eight branches across key Northeast cities and plans to onboard around 10,000 advisors over the next three years, including a dedicated initiative to empower 3,000 women…

21 Feb

Nissan’s GRAVITE launch at Rs 5.65 lakh signals strategic push into India’s affordable MPV segment

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Nissan Motor India has introduced the all-new GRAVITE MPV at an introductory price of ₹5.65 lakh (ex-showroom), marking the first model under the company’s renewed product offensive and highlighting its strategic intent to strengthen its presence in India’s high-volume affordable mobility segment. Manufactured locally at the Chennai facility, the seven-seater GRAVITE reflects Nissan’s “Made in India, Made for India” approach and its long-term investment commitment to the domestic market. The MPV is designed for modern Indian families with flexible seating configurations from two to seven occupants, luggage capacity of up to 625 litres, and more than 30 standard safety features…

21 Feb

NPCI flags rising cyber frauds targeting seniors, urges caution in digital payments

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Aizawl: National Payments Corporation of India has intensified its digital safety awareness campaign to protect senior citizens amid growing adoption of digital payments. The payments body warned that elderly users are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals through digital arrest scams, fake investment schemes, phishing and vishing calls, tech support frauds, and fraudulent refund links. NPCI said fraudsters often pose as law enforcement officials threatening arrest, or impersonate financial experts promising extraordinary returns. In phishing and vishing attempts, scammers disguise themselves as banks or government agencies to extract OTPs and login details. Tech support frauds involve calls about fake viruses, pushing…

21 Feb

Jawa 42 launches new ivory edition with neo-classic styling at Rs 1.85 lakh

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Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has introduced the new Jawa 42 Ivory, adding a pastel-inspired colour option to its popular neo-classic motorcycle lineup. Priced at Rs 1,84,950 (ex-showroom New Delhi), the latest edition reflects a global design trend favouring softer, minimalist shades while retaining the brand’s signature retro styling, chequered-flag graphics, and bold “42” badging. Powered by a 294cc liquid-cooled engine, the motorcycle delivers 27.32 PS power and 26.84 Nm torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and assist-and-slipper clutch. The company said the India-tuned suspension, refined throttle maps, and best-in-class braking are designed to improve ride comfort and performance across diverse road…

20 Feb

Royal Stag BoomBox Season 4 set to rock Kolkata on February 21

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Kolkata is set for a high-energy musical night as Royal Stag BoomBox Season 4 kicks off on February 21, 2026, at Aquatica Ground. The festival promises a power-packed line-up featuring singer Armaan Malik, hip-hop artist Dino James, iconic rock band Fossils, and DJ Sahil Gulati. Gaming creator Payal Dhare will also take the stage with a live gaming face-off, adding a new dimension to the concert experience. Organisers have advised attendees to purchase tickets only from the official platform, Skill Box. Visitors are encouraged to save tickets digitally or carry a printed copy and arrive at least an hour early…

20 Feb

AM/NS India targets 75% revenue from value-added steel, expands premium portfolio

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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced plans to significantly expand its value-added steel portfolio, aiming to generate nearly 75% of its revenue from value-added products as domestic demand for premium coated steel rises across appliance and industrial manufacturing sectors. The company introduced two new branded offerings—AM/NS Vibrance, a premium colour-coated steel, and AM/NS Optima, a True Zero-Spangle galvanised steel—designed to meet the growing requirements of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for improved surface precision, durability, and aesthetics. The move is intended to reduce dependence on imported coated steel while supporting the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.…

20 Feb

Senco Gold & Diamonds expands Bengal footprint with new franchise store in Kandi

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Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of India’s leading gold and diamond jewellery retail chains, has launched its 86th franchise store at Kandi in Murshidabad district, further strengthening its footprint in West Bengal to more than 100 outlets. Located at the Kandi Bus Stand and spread across 2,400 square feet, the newly opened store is designed to offer customers a warm and inviting ambience along with an immersive shopping experience featuring gold, diamond, platinum and silver jewellery. The showroom presents a wide range of collections, including lightweight daily wear pieces, contemporary and handcrafted traditional designs, festive collections, bridal jewellery, statement creations,…

19 Feb

Instamart records Valentine’s surge; chocolates peak at 1,042 orders a minute

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Quick-commerce platform Instamart reported a massive surge in Valentine’s Day activity, with Valentine-related searches and premium gifting rising nearly tenfold in the week leading up to February 14. Categories such as jewellery, greeting cards, plush toys, and curated hampers registered up to 10X year-on-year growth, highlighting a growing consumer preference for premium gifting. Nearly half of all Valentine’s Day carts were marked as “Orders for Others,” indicating that every second purchase was delivered directly to recipients. Chocolates emerged as the biggest driver of sales, peaking at 1,042 orders per minute at 11:59 AM on February 14 — the highest per-minute…

19 Feb

Nuvoco launches ‘Zero M Triple Shield Putty’ with three-in-one wall protection technology

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., one of India’s leading building materials companies and the fifth-largest cement producer by capacity, has launched Nuvoco Zero M Triple Shield Putty, positioning it as India’s first triple-protection wall putty designed to provide anti-microbial, waterproofing and anti-efflorescence performance in a single solution. The premium white cement-based product incorporates Silver Ion Technology to resist the growth of bacteria, fungi and algae. It also features an advanced hydrophobic polymer formulation using German active silanes and siloxanes, offering strong resistance to dampness, cracks and white salt deposits, thereby ensuring long-lasting wall protection. Suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces,…

19 Feb

Royal Stag launches #RS code campaign with Rohit Sharma to decode success through data and AI

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Seagram’s Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water has launched the “Royal Stag Code of Large” (#RS Code), a data-driven campaign in partnership with former India captain Rohit Sharma and mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, aimed at decoding the principles behind sustained success. The initiative analyses Rohit Sharma’s cricketing career through data science to identify four defining traits—Selfless, Driven, Fearless, and Inspiring—which the brand says form the foundation of success both on and off the field. The campaign features a digital-first rollout including teaser videos, a talk show hosted by Vikram Sathe, and the unveiling of an AI-powered #RSCode Finder that allows…