Business News Northeast - Latest Business Northeast News & Updates

25 Mar

Danone India sets Asia record with 20,911 doctor pledges to fight anemia

Business BureauBusiness

Danone India has entered the Asia Book of Records for securing 20,911 pledges from healthcare professionals across the country to combat iron deficiency anemia (IDA), marking a major milestone in public health awareness and intervention. The record for the ‘Maximum Healthcare Professionals Pledged to Combat Iron Deficiency Anemia’ highlights a nationwide effort to promote early diagnosis, improve awareness, and encourage nutritional solutions to tackle the condition affecting millions. The achievement builds on Danone India’s ‘IRON UP!’ initiative launched in November 2025, which mobilised pediatricians, general physicians, and other healthcare professionals through educational outreach and on-ground campaigns. The IDA Pledge Campaign…

24 Mar

The Lifeline of Cardiology: Early Detection and Intervention in CAD (Coronary Artery Disease)

Business BureauBusiness

Dr. Jagadesh Madireddi is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, YashodaHospitals,Hyderabad says, The primary cause of death in the world, coronary artery disease (CAD), silently narrows the arteries that feed the heart with oxygen-rich blood. Over time, deposits of calcium, cholesterol, and inflammatory cells form atherosclerotic plaques, which obstruct blood flow and cause ischemia. Even young, healthy people can experience abrupt heart attacks or arrhythmias, but symptoms like shortness of breath or chest discomfort (angina) frequently show later. Prognosis is revolutionized by early detection. Those with diabetes, high blood pressure, a history of smoking, obesity, or a genetic susceptibility are considered high-risk…

24 Mar

Indus Towers Improves Sanitation Infrastructure for Girls in 11 Meghalaya Schools

Business BureauBusiness

Indus Towers, one of India’s largest telecom infrastructure companies, has strengthened sanitation infrastructure in government schools in Meghalaya by inaugurating girls’ washroom facilities across 11 schools in Ri-Bhoi district under its flagship CSR initiative Pragati. The inauguration ceremony was held at Nehru Memorial Higher Secondary School and was attended by Andrew L. Myrthong, BDO of Umsning C&RD Block and in-charge Assistant Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi. The event was also live-casted to six additional schools where the facilities have been developed. Speaking on the occasion, Myrthong said that providing proper sanitation facilities in schools is vital to ensure a safe and comfortable…

24 Mar

ICONiQ White Whisky hits 10 million cases, emerges as world’s fastest growing millionaire spirits brand

Business BureauBusiness

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, on Monday announced that its flagship brand, ICONiQ White International Grain Whisky, has crossed 10 million cases (100 lakh cases) in FY26, marking a historic milestone in the high-margin Prestige & Above segment. The achievement comes within just 43 months of launch, positioning the brand among the fastest scale-ups globally. Introduced in September 2022 through a digital-first debut on ABD’s MetaBar in the metaverse, the brand initially entered select markets in East and North India before expanding nationwide. Sales rose from 0.32 million cases in FY23 to…

24 Mar

Barbeque Nation Expands Its Wings in Chandan Nagar

Business BureauBusiness

Leading casual dining chain Barbeque Nation has expanded its presence in West Bengal with the launch of its 17th outlet in the state, located on the 3rd floor of the ACASA Building (Zudio) on Station Road in Chandannagar, Hooghly. Spread across 2,772 square feet, the new outlet can accommodate up to 82 guests and features vibrant, contemporary interiors designed for corporate lunches and family gatherings. Announcing the launch, Suman Mukherjee, Regional Manager (East), Barbeque Nation Hospitality Limited, said the company is “delighted to continue our expansion in West Bengal” and aims to offer guests “the finest hospitality and service excellence.”…

23 Mar

Air Canada Express Plane Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia; Airport Shut Amid Emergency Response

nanikaBusiness

A major aviation incident at LaGuardia Airport has raised fresh concerns about airport ground safety and emergency coordination after an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a fire truck on a taxiway.The collision reportedly involved a CRJ-900 aircraft and an airport emergency vehicle during ground movement, prompting an immediate halt in operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop, temporarily suspending all incoming and outgoing flights as emergency teams rushed to the scene.Initial reports suggest that the pilot and co-pilot sustained serious injuries, while at least two rescue personnel suffered fractures during the impact. However, the total number…

21 Mar

Amazon’s New Phone Project Aims to Challenge Apple, Samsung

nanikaBusiness

More than a decade after the failure of its Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly working on a new smartphone project, signaling a renewed push into the competitive mobile market.The initiative, internally codenamed “Transformer,” is being developed within Amazon’s devices and services division. The upcoming device is expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence and personalization, aiming to integrate seamlessly with the company’s voice assistant, Alexa.Amazon’s earlier attempt—the Fire Phone launched in 2014 under founder Jeff Bezos—failed to gain traction and was discontinued within 14 months. The device struggled due to limited app availability, high pricing, and underwhelming features compared to…

20 Mar

Delay Concerns Rise in Thyssenkrupp’s Steel Sale to Jindal

nanikaBusiness

Negotiations between Thyssenkrupp AG and Jindal Steel International over the potential sale of the German firm’s steel division are showing little progress, raising concerns among labor representatives and stakeholders.Juergen Kerner, deputy chairman of Thyssenkrupp’s supervisory board and a senior official at IG Metall, said discussions have been repeatedly delayed despite earlier assurances. He noted that worker representatives had submitted a detailed questionnaire to Jindal, which has been conducting due diligence on Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE) since October, but responses have yet to materialize.The lack of clarity has left employees uncertain about the future of TKSE, Europe’s second-largest steelmaker and a…

20 Mar

East India tops retirement readiness index, scores above national average: Axis Max Life IRIS 5.0

Business BureauBusiness

Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd., formerly Max Life Insurance Company Ltd., has released the East Zone findings of the fifth edition of its India Retirement Index Study (IRIS 5.0), conducted with Kantar. The report shows East India leading the country in retirement preparedness with a score of 52, well above the national average of 48. The study highlights strong financial and health preparedness in the region. The Financial Preparedness Index remains steady at 52, reflecting disciplined savings and early planning, while the Health Preparedness Index has improved from 46 to 49. However, the Emotional Preparedness Index has dipped slightly to…

20 Mar

Turkish Airlines expands UK presence with London Stansted launch, boosts global connectivity

Business BureauBusiness

Turkish Airlines has expanded its footprint in the United Kingdom by adding London Stansted Airport as its third gateway in the capital, after London Heathrow and London Gatwick. The new service, operated with 15 weekly flights, strengthens the airline’s presence in one of its key strategic markets. With this addition, the airline now serves six destinations in the UK — London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, and London Stansted. Combined with Dublin, Turkish Airlines’ total weekly frequencies across the UK and Ireland will reach 168 during the summer schedule. The move further enhances connectivity to its global network spanning…