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30 Dec

Vi introduces an international roaming campaign this travel season

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With an aim to make international travel affordable and for consumers to enjoy this travel season, leading Telecom operator Vi, has dialed-up its international roaming campaign. Keeping up with their ethos of providing ‘Truly Unlimited International Roaming’ experience, Vi is offering Unlimited Free Incoming while travelling abroad. In addition to Unlimited Free Incoming, the Truly Unlimited International Roaming plans from Vi offers Unlimited Data and Voice calling (Outgoing) for the Vi users traveling abroad, this travel season. Vi is offering budget-friendly international roaming plans with free incoming calls across 100+ countries starting at Rs. 133/day. This price point is valid…

29 Dec

HDFC ERGO to execute Pradhan Mantri Fasal BimaYojana for farmers in Assam

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HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, India’s leading private sector general insurance company, has been authorised by the Government of Assam to implement the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for loanee and non-loanee farmers in the districts of Cachar, Lakhimpur, Udalguri and Tinsukia for the Rabi, 2023 season. The PMFBY scheme protects farmers from crop yield losses due to various external risks like cyclones, hailstorms, floods, cyclonic rains, unseasonal rains, cloud bursts, and natural fires. The state government plans to conduct Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) on notified crops in areas for a scheme to determine yield loss. If yield data…

29 Dec

Tata Motors grabs prestigious order of 1350 bus chassis from UPSRTC

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Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it has secured a prestigious order from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to supply 1,350 units of the Tata LPO 1618 diesel bus chassis. Developed for intercity and long-distance travel, the Tata LPO 1618 conforms to BS6 emission protocols, delivers superior performance, excellent passenger comfort and offers best-in-class total cost of ownership (TCO). This order was won by Tata Motors following a competitive e-bidding process conducted via the Government tendering process and the bus chassis will be supplied in a phased manner. Tata Motors is a leading provider…

29 Dec

Ratan Tata will sell all FirstCry shares in Initial public offering

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Ratan Tata who turned 86 on Thursday will sell all his 77900 shares of kids products startup FirstCry in its upcoming IPO in 2024, as per DRHP filed with SEBI. Ratan Tata had picked up a 0.02% stake for 66 lakh rupees in FirstCry parent Brainbees Solutions in 2016. The average cost of acquisition of shares by Tata comes to 84.72 rupees/share. Today Tata is very trusted brand and in all over world people know about their service. Presently India is becoming a very good place to do business as many people are getting success here from doing business. As…

28 Dec

Centre extends import duty exemption on tur, urad dal to March 2025

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The govt. said there will be no restrictions on import of tur and urad dal till March 2025 as part of efforts to support domestic supply and keep prices under control. Tur and urad dal have been kept under free category, which means there will be no duties imposed on their imports, the policy came into effect from May 15, 2021 and it was valid till October 31, 2021. "The free import policy of urad and tur stands extended up to March 31, 2025," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. At present, the free import…

28 Dec

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Unveils TATA.ev stores in Gurugram

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Tata EV customers, who account for over 1 Lakh customers, value a unique customer experience. They are sensitive to environmental changes, conscious of driving costs, and desire advanced technology. The brand's core values include sustainability, community, and technology. Tata's flagship showrooms embody this philosophy, mapping the customer journey. They aim to empower customers by creating a harmonious community space for gatherings, workshops, and events. These showrooms serve as TATA.ev community centers in Gurugram, not just for retailing EVs. The showroom is dedicated to sustainability, using recycled materials and reducing reliance on long-distance, high-emission transportation. It also serves as a community…

28 Dec

Tata Motors’ New SUVs receive first ever Bharat-NCAP 5-star

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Tata Motors, India's leading automobile brand, has become the first to receive a 5-star rating for its flagship SUV, the new Safari, and the premium SUV, the Harrier, as per the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP), India's independent safety performance evaluation protocol. The Bharat-NCAP is India's independent voice on vehicle safety, benchmarked to the best-in-class global standards. The first vehicles to receive the highest achievable 5-star rating are both from Tata Motors. The Bharat-NCAP provides customers with a credible, objective score to evaluate the safety aspects of various vehicles, fostering the rising preference for safer vehicles in the country.…

28 Dec

Rockwell successfully concluded another phase of its nationwide solar energy access project

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Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company focused on industrial automation and digital transformation, has successfully concluded another phase of its nationwide solar energy access project. The project is collaboration with Habitat for Humanity India, and supports schools and families in Assam, Delhi NCR, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal with renewable energy through the installation of rooftop solar systems. The panels will generate more than 20 units of electricity per day, helping schools and families to meet their energy needs and save on utility bills. The installation has been completed at Gurukul Academy in Balijokaibowa, Majuli Island district, Assam,benefiting207 students. Solar…

28 Dec

Rynaxypyr Active Insect Control Technology commended at Best Brands Conclave 2023

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FMC India, an agricultural sciences company, and its industry-leading insect control technology Rynaxypyr® active has been recognised as one of the best brands in agriculture at the Best Brands Conclave 2023. Organised by The Economic Times (ET) Edge, part of India’s leading media group The Times Group, the recognition is testament to the significant impact FMC’s Rynaxypyr® active has made in India’s agriculture industry. Rynaxypyr® active insect control is a leading crop protection product in India, providing broad-spectrum control of insect pests like armyworms, loopers, silverleaf whitefly nymphs, and leafminer larvae. It is the driving force behind Coragen® insecticide and…

28 Dec

Reliance Jio plans ‘Bharat GPT’ AI model for India

Priyanka BhowmickSikkim, Business, IndiaBusiness, India

Reliance Jio Infocomm, India's largest telecom services provider, is working with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay to launch 'Bharat GPT', a large language model tailored specifically for India's needs, chairman Akash Ambani said. Speaking at the annual IIT Bombay TechFest, Ambani said the company is "extensively thinking" about launching an operating system for smart televisions. "We are working on a project with IIT Bombay to launch the India GPT program," he said, referring to the partnership between Jio and the premier tech institute that goes back to 2014. Ambani outlined Jio's ambitious AI plans, "aiming to integrate it horizontally…