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03 Nov

Kisna jewellery chief visits Itanagar, three other Northeast cities to strengthen retail network

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Kisna Diamond and Gold Jewellery Founder and Managing Director Ghanshyambhai Dholakia visited showrooms in four Northeastern cities — Jorhat, Dibrugarh, North Lakhimpur and Itanagar — to strengthen business relationships with local partners and assess the brand’s regional presence. Accompanied by his team, Dholakia visited the stores and interacted with business associates and their families, who welcomed the delegation in accordance with local cultural traditions. Hitom Dutta hosted the team in Jorhat, Vikas Agarwal in Dibrugarh, Syed Hussain Ahmed in North Lakhimpur and Bingia Rape in Itanagar. The visits provided an opportunity to assess showroom operations, understand consumer reach and recognise…

03 Nov

Bacardi trains 57 hospitality aspirants in India through Shake Your Future

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Bacardi, the family-owned spirits company, has strengthened its investment in hospitality talent development in India, with 57 aspiring professionals trained through its Shake Your Future programme in 2026 following the completion of its fourth cohort in Kolkata. Organised in partnership with Bar Kala Academy, the programme provides unemployed and underrepresented young adults with career-oriented training in bartending and mixology. Participants undergo 10 days of immersive training covering beverage basics, mixology, flairing, personal branding, social media and communication, followed by three weeks of on-the-job industry exposure. Bacardi also facilitates placement opportunities through its hospitality industry network. Radhika Tomar, HR Director (INDSEA)…

03 Nov

Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle sales rise 27% to 47,652 units in October

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Tata Motors Limited reported a 27 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in commercial vehicle sales in October 2026, with total domestic and international sales reaching 47,652 units, compared with 37,530 units in October 2025. Domestic sales grew 13 per cent to 39,784 units from 35,108 units a year earlier. International business recorded a 225 per cent surge, with sales rising to 7,868 units from 2,422 units. Among domestic segments, heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) truck sales increased 12 per cent to 12,030 units, while intermediate and light medium commercial vehicle (ILMCV) truck sales rose 17 per cent to 7,213 units. Passenger…

03 Nov

Strong Non-Cigarette Momentum Helps ITC Offset Steep Tax Impact in Q2

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Diverse conglomerate ITC Ltd reported an 18.45 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at ₹4,229.33 crore for the September quarter (Q2FY26), primarily due to higher taxes hitting profitability in its core cigarette business, even as its FMCG, agribusiness, and paper segments posted robust performances. The Kolkata-headquartered company had posted a net profit of ₹5,186.55 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹30,578.4 crore, marking an apparent increase of 43.85 per cent compared to ₹21,255.86 crore recorded in the year-ago period; however, the company clarified that these top-line…

03 Nov

Pankaj Tripathi fronts Dulcoflex Liquid campaign targeting three constipation-related problems

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Opella has launched New Dulcoflex Liquid with its #1SmartSolution campaign featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi, highlighting relief from constipation and three associated problems — bloating, straining and hard stools. Conceptualised by McCann India, part of Omnicom Advertising India, in collaboration with Opella, the campaign uses humour and a workplace setting to encourage open conversations about constipation without trivialising the discomfort associated with it. The campaign film features Tripathi as a friendly boss, using his characteristic warmth and understated humour to communicate the product's proposition of one solution for multiple constipation-related concerns. New Dulcoflex Liquid features a twin-power formula and is available…

02 Nov

Sikkim Pharmacy Council highlights pharmacists’ role in tackling antimicrobial resistance

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The Sikkim Pharmacy Council (SPC) has concluded its month-long state-level celebration of World Pharmacists’ Day and National Pharmacy Week 2026, highlighting the importance of responsible medicine use and the pharmacy profession’s contribution to public health. Held under the theme “Swastha Bharat – Combating Antimicrobial Resistance”, the programme began on September 30 and concluded on November 2 at the STNM Auditorium, Gangtok. The initiative brought together pharmacy students, academicians, healthcare professionals, regulatory representatives and other stakeholders to strengthen awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The celebrations included poster presentation, leaflet designing, scitoon and quiz competitions, followed by a social media awareness campaign…

02 Nov

Infrastructure Boom Fuels Ambuja Cements’ Aggressive Quest for 155 MTPA Capacity

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India's Ambuja Cements announced a major strategic expansion on Monday, revealing plans to invest ₹14,500 crore ($1.53 billion) to raise its total cement production capacity to 155 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) by fiscal year 2030. This massive capital deployment underlines the company's determination to capitalize on the sustained momentum within the nation's infrastructure and housing sectors. Across the country, leading cement manufacturers have been aggressively ramping up their manufacturing and grinding capabilities in recent years, positioning themselves to capture rising market demand while consolidating their presence across crucial growth regions. Currently operating with an established installed capacity of…

02 Nov

A Plus Charge targets 1,000 public EV chargers across Northeast by 2030

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A Plus Charge, a Guwahati-based electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has launched 10 new charging stations across the Northeast in recent months, with 28 more ready for deployment or under construction, as it targets 1,000 public DC chargers across the region by 2030. Founded by Samyak Jain, the Assam government-recognised startup operates across Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura, with its network spanning Siliguri, Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Shillong and Agartala. New stations are planned for Dimapur, Itanagar and Aizawl, while a charger in Cherrapunjee is expected to become operational in November. Under its NEEV highway charging programme, the company is strengthening connectivity along…

31 Oct

Tata AIA Life strengthens savings portfolio with 30X life cover and guaranteed maturity benefits

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has enhanced its Fortune Guarantee Supreme savings product with a High Life Cover Endowment Option, offering life cover of 30 times the annual premium from Day 1 alongside a guaranteed lump sum maturity benefit, subject to policy terms and conditions. The enhancement reflects insurers’ efforts to address demand for products combining long-term financial protection with predictable savings. The plan offers policy terms of 20 to 50 years, subject to eligibility, and premium payment periods of five to 12 years. Premiums can be paid annually, half-yearly, quarterly or monthly. The product has a minimum annual premium of…

31 Oct

V-Guard posts 71% jump in Q2 profit as revenue grows 38.2%

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V-Guard Industries Ltd reported strong financial performance for the second quarter of FY 2026-27, with consolidated revenue from operations rising 38.2% year-on-year to Rs 1,852.89 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Profit after tax increased 71% to Rs 111.67 crore, compared with Rs 65.29 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The consumer electricals and electronics company recorded consolidated revenue of Rs 3,663.54 crore for the six months ended September 30, marking a growth of 30.5% over Rs 2,807 crore in the year-ago period. Half-year profit after tax rose 73.9% to Rs 241.92 crore from…