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06 Nov

Domestic Indices Sensex and Nifty Trade in the Green Driven by Steady Foreign Inflows

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Driven by sustained foreign fund inflows and stable crude oil prices, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded higher following a volatile opening on Friday, with the BSE Sensex initially ticking up 33 points to 79,343.06 and the NSE Nifty dipping 52.95 points to 24,477.40 before accelerating later in the session to trade 443.87 points higher at 79,760.10 and 81 points higher at 24,612.85 respectively. Mahindra & Mahindra stood out among Sensex constituents, gaining over 4 per cent on the back of a 25 per cent growth in Q2 consolidated profit after tax at Rs 4,587.88 crore supported by robust auto…

06 Nov

NPCI shares five key safety tips to protect digital payments during festive season

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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued five key safety recommendations to help consumers protect themselves against digital payment fraud during the festive season, when increased online shopping, attractive discounts and cashback offers often create opportunities for scammers. With consumers increasingly using online and offline platforms for festive purchases, fraudsters are exploiting shopping trends and impulsive buying behaviour through social engineering tactics. NPCI has advised users to shop only through official applications and websites, warning against lookalike websites, suspicious links and downloads from unknown sources. It has also urged consumers to complete payments only through the official checkout…

06 Nov

Cognizant deploys 25,000 professionals to accelerate enterprise adoption of OpenAI

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Cognizant has established an OpenAI Frontier Capability Group, bringing together more than 25,000 professionals to help enterprises integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into software development, customer services and business operations. The group will initially focus on AI-native software engineering using Codex, application modernisation and AI-powered customer operations. The initiative aims to help businesses move beyond AI experimentation towards practical deployment across enterprise systems. Cognizant said more than 21,000 associates have earned over 40,000 OpenAI badges by completing technology learning programmes. The company is also applying OpenAI-powered solutions within its own sales and customer success operations before extending tested approaches to clients.…

06 Nov

ITC Mangaldeep launches digital initiative to make Ayodhyadarshan more accessible

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ITC Mangaldeep has launched ‘HarBhaktShri Ram Tak’, a digital initiative aimed at making devotional experiences at Ayodhya Ram Mandir more accessible to visually impaired devotees through technology and collective participation. Inspired by the Ram Setu, the initiative invites devotees across India to write “Ram” in their respective vernacular languages on a dedicated digital platform. Using contour detection technology, the initiative seeks to mobilise symbolic contributions towards developing a tactile and Braille-enabled navigation pathway at Ayodhya Ram Mandir, helping visually impaired devotees navigate the premises with greater independence. Each digital participation will also contribute to the illumination of a diya at…

06 Nov

Royal Stag launches AI-powered festive campaign featuring Rohit Sharma

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Seagram’s Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water has launched its festive campaign, “This Festive Season, Let’s Celebrate the Large in Everyone”, celebrating the individuals whose unique personalities and energy make festive gatherings memorable. The campaign highlights people who bring friends and families together, enliven celebrations and create lasting memories. Featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma, actor-comedian Rahul Dua and actor Maanvi Gagroo, the campaign's theme film is now available on the brand's social media handle, royalstagliveitlarge. A key feature of the initiative is an artificial intelligence-powered activation that allows consumers to create personalised festive video greetings featuring Rohit Sharma. Users can visit royalstagliveitlarge.com…

05 Nov

FSSAI Rejects 12-Month Packaging Relief for PepsiCo Amid Energy Drink Probe

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken a decisive legal stand against PepsiCo, accusing the multinational beverage giant of deliberately marketing high-caffeine products as "energy drinks" to dupe consumers. In a 57-page affidavit filed before the Delhi High Court on October 28, the country’s top food safety regulator argued that India lacks prescribed statutory standards for products sold under the specific "energy drink" category. FSSAI alleged that PepsiCo was fully aware that beverages like Adrenaline Rush and Sting Energy fall under regulations for caffeinated drinks, yet chose to promote them using unverified marketing terminology. The regulator…

04 Nov

Tata Motors, Iveco combine to build €21-billion global commercial mobility business

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Tata Motors and Italy-based Iveco Group have joined forces to build a global commercial mobility enterprise with combined annual revenues of approximately €21 billion (over Rs 2.28 lakh crore), annual sales of around 590,000 vehicles and operations spanning more than 130 countries. The combined business ranks fourth globally among commercial vehicle manufacturers, bringing together complementary portfolios across trucks, buses and powertrain technologies. Its network comprises 27 manufacturing sites, 25 research and development centres and approximately 9,300 sales and service centres, supported by more than 73,000 employees. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandra sekaran said the partnership would accelerate investment in sustainable…

04 Nov

Limca launches Punjab special can to celebrate state’s cultural identity

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Coca-Cola India's homegrown beverage brand Limca has launched its first-ever Punjab Special Can, a limited-edition collectible celebrating the state's culture, heritage and vibrant identity. The launch is part of the brand's 'One State, One Can: Crafted for Collection' initiative, which seeks to highlight the distinctive character of Indian states and cities through specially designed cans. The limited-edition packaging showcases Punjab's cultural traditions and regional identity, transforming the regular beverage can into a collectible keepsake. The initiative is aimed particularly at young and urban consumers, encouraging discovery, sharing and engagement with regional culture. The launch will also be supported by a…

04 Nov

PepsiCo India expands zero-sugar beverages and healthier snacking options amid changing consumer preferences

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PepsiCo India is accelerating its portfolio transformation by expanding lower-sugar beverages, wholegrain and millet-based snacks, and new food formats to cater to changing consumer preferences and growing interest in wellness. More than 70% of the company’s beverage portfolio currently comprises zero-sugar or mid-calorie options, with PepsiCo aiming to increase the share to 90–100% over time. Its offerings include Pepsi Black, 7UP Zero Sugar, Gatorade Zero and Nimbooz. In its foods business, the company has repositioned Quaker to highlight its protein, fibre and wholegrain credentials, alongside Red Rock Deli baked variants with 40% less fat and KurkureJowar Puffs. PepsiCo India said…

03 Nov

OPPO launches Find X10 series in India with 200MP cameras, prices start at Rs 1.39 lakh

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OPPO India has launched its Find X10 series of premium smartphones, introducing advanced imaging technology, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features and upgraded performance alongside new connected devices. The lineup includes the OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max, with prices starting at Rs 1,39,999. The Find X10 features a dual 200MP camera system, while the Pro Max comes with an industry-first triple 200MP rear camera system co-developed with Hassel blad. Both models introduce Color OS 17, while the Pro Max is powered by Media Tek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro processor. The smart phones feature batteries of up to 8,000m Ah,…