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15 Feb

Vi has launched over 200 ‘Vi Shops’ across Tier 3 locations in West Bengal

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In line with its strategy to get closer to rural consumers, leading telecom operator, Vi, has launched over 200 new format ‘Vi Shops’ across Tier 3 locations in West Bengal. Ramping-up its retail footprint, Vi Shops have been launched in towns like Digha, Farakka, Jiagunj, Kalimpong, Nabadwip, Nandigram, Palassy, PatharPratima, Rampurhat, Sainthiato name a few. Vi Shops have been rolled out in urban locations to provide a uniform Vi experience and quick support and handholding. They offer the entire bouquet of Vi prepaid products and services and enable an enhanced customer experience and closer engagement. The modern design is in…

14 Feb

South African Tourism targets 72% increase in arrivals from India in 2023

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South Africa emerged as one of the leading travel destinations for Indians in 2022. Owing to its robust recovery efforts and aim to promote diverse, authentic destination offerings through the More & More campaign, an increasing number of Indian travellers are choosing South Africa as their next adventure destination. Witnessing over a 200% surge in travellers from India compared to the previous year, the Rainbow Nation welcomed nearly 50,000 Indians till November last year. The growth resulted in South African Tourism significantly exceeding its goal of bringing 33,900 plus visitors set at the beginning of the recovery year. South African…

14 Feb

I Squared Capital commits up to US$100 million in Polaris Smart Metering

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I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager with over US $36 billion of assets under management through its ISQ Growth Markets Infrastructure Fund, has acquired a controlling interest in Polaris Smart Metering Pte. Ltd. Polaris is a Singapore based company that develops, installs, and operates smart metering infrastructure under long-term concessions. Polaris wholly owns Gram Power (India) Pvt. Ltd., India’s only domestically grown integrated smart meter solutions provider and energy analytics company. I Squared Capital has committed up to US$100 million in Polaris, which will be used to transform the company’s manufacturing capabilities to global standards, invest in…

14 Feb

FNP launched the ‘Timeless Love’ Campaign on this Valentine’s Day

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India’s largest gifting brand FNP (Ferns N Petals)announces the launch of it’s Valentine’s Day Campaign ‘Timeless Love’ by unveiling the much anticipated line of romantic gifts which will make the week of love a memorable one, sure to delight that special someone. The collection features over 1000 thoughtfully curated gifts, including red roses, flower bouquets, chocolates, cakes, botanicals, and succulent plants. The Heart in a Box Rose Bouquet is a unique and creative way to express your love which cost for Rs.1399. A red heart cake for this Valentine’s Day which cost Rs.849. For that special someone in your love…

14 Feb

‘Hello Ujjivan’- India’s first Voice, visual, vernacular banking app by Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has launched Hello Ujjivan, India's first mobile banking application with 3 V's – voice, visual, vernacular-enabled features – to provide banking access to individuals who have limited reading and writing skills. The app is designed to instil banking habits in our MicroBanking and Rural customers who are digitally challenged. Hello Ujjivan, co-created with Navana.AI, is accessible by voice in eight regional languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, Kannada, Oriya, and Assamese. Customers can speak to the app in their native language to perform banking transactions and access services such as paying loan EMIs, opening FD…

14 Feb

Polycab India Ltd. Joined hands with ICC for upcoming ICC Global Events in 2023

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Polycab India Ltd. (PIL), India’s leading electrical goods company with a consolidated turnover of INR 122+billion in FY22 has announced an official partnership with the International Cricket Council. The partnership will include Polycab’s sponsorship of all major men’s and women’s ICC global events scheduled until the end of 2023, including the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa, the ICC World Test Championship Final in the United Kingdom, and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 scheduled in India. Polycab India has been a well-known brand in Indian households for a few decades and this association with ICC will…

14 Feb

This Season of Love discover the fragrance of love

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Ajmal Perfumes, synonymous with crafting memories for over 70 years, have introduced an exceptional Discovery Set. The Discovery Set, introduced by Ajmal Perfumes, is a commitment to making the art of smelling well accessible at an arm's length of desire for the consumers. The gift set is a curation of Five Eau De Parfum in 20ml experience bottles that includes a diverse range of fragrances from Yearn, Prose, Ascend, Neea and Aretha (Unisex Fragrances) and priced at INR. 2,500 and is available at select Ajmal Perfumes Stores. In India, Ajmal Perfumes is available at over 4000 Points of Sale across…

14 Feb

GE Grid Solutions wins order to modernize 39 substations in Nepal

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GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business announced that it has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract from Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to automate 39 substations of various ratings across Nepal, including construction of six Master Control Centers (MCCs). The MCCs will be monitored by GE Digital Solutions. The project is funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project scope also includes retrofitting of relay panels and other electrical components in the substations. After the substations are automated, GE will connect the substations to Nepal’s National Load Dispatch Center (NLDC) to enable real-time monitoring of power transmitting through these substations. Kul…

13 Feb

TRENDS Open Their New Fashion Store in Shyampur

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India’s largest and fastest growing apparel and accessories specialty chain of Reliance Retail, TRENDS, announced the launch of its new Store in SHYAMPUR town of Howrah district in the state of West Bengal. Trends is truly democratizing fashion in India, by strengthening its reach & connect with consumers in India – right from Metros, mini metros, to Tier 1, 2 towns and beyond & is India’s favorite fashion shopping destination. The Trends store at SHYAMPUR offers a range of good quality and fashion merchandise that is relevant to the consumers of the region and at affordable prices. Customers can enjoy…

13 Feb

Courtyard by Marriott expand its footprint In Shillong

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Courtyard by Marriott part, of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands has announced the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Shillong. Located in the heart of Shillong, also known as the Scotland of the East, this 182 key property is surrounded by breath-taking mountain views, offering guests both the vibe of a bustling city and the peaceful respite of nature. Courtyard by Marriott Shillong marks the 26th Courtyard by Marriott to join the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in India and further compliments our growing footprint in the country. Ranju Alex, Area Vice President – South Asia, Marriott International, said, “We…