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Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, has announced a strategic partnership with Tata Fintech, a subsidiary of Tata Digital, to expand access to life insurance solutions through Tata Neu, India's omnichannel loyalty and financial services app. Under the collaboration, Tata Neu customers will be able to explore and purchase select Axis Max Life protection and long-term savings products. The initiative combines Axis Max Life's insurance expertise with Tata Digital's connected digital ecosystem to make life insurance more accessible, convenient and relevant to customers' financial planning needs. Sumit Madan, managing director and chief executive…

ICICI Life Insurance Limited has launched ICICI Life Guaranteed Indexed Pension, a retirement income product aimed at addressing the financial challenges associated with increasing life expectancy, rising living expenses and the need for long-term income security. The product combines lifelong guaranteed income with the potential for market-linked growth through the NIFTY 50 Total Return Index. Customers can choose a guaranteed annuity component ranging from 60% to 100%, with the remaining portion linked to the index, offering an opportunity to benefit from market performance while maintaining income stability during retirement. Vikas Gupta, chief product officer at ICICI Life Insurance, said changing…

Coca-Cola India strengthened consumer engagement during Durga Puja through a series of localised marketing initiatives, combining cultural experiences, food partnerships and beverage sampling across West Bengal. The company activated its beverage portfolio across residential neighbourhoods, popular food destinations, retail outlets and pandals. Maaza, its home-grown billion-dollar brand, introduced festive installations, photo opportunities, Kolkata Mixology mocktails and MaazaAamontron, celebrating Bengal’s tradition of invitations and family reunions. Coca-Cola also used LaalMejheadda spaces to connect with Kolkata’s tradition of social gatherings. Sprite launched the Sprite x Spicy Pujo Challenge, transforming popular food streets into interactive hubs through gamification, branded carts, food-outlet touchpoints and…

Tata Motors Ltd. reported strong financial and operational performance in Q2 FY27, with standalone revenue rising 42% year-on-year to ₹23,930 crore and consolidated revenue increasing 36% to ₹25,338 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Standalone EBITDA grew 31% to ₹2,800 crore, while the EBITDA margin stood at 11.7%, down 90 basis points year-on-year but unchanged sequentially despite rising commodity costs. Profit before tax, excluding exceptional items, increased 51% to ₹2,660 crore, while profit after tax reached ₹2,100 crore. Free cash flow stood at ₹4,606 crore, strengthening the company’s net cash position to ₹11,300 crore. Consolidated profit after tax…

Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has extended his firm support to IDBI Bank employees opposing the Union Government’s decision to sell a majority 60.72 per cent stake—comprising holdings from both the Centre and the Life Insurance Corporation of India—to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings. In an open letter addressed to bank staff following the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs' approval of the acquisition, Gandhi questioned why a profitable public institution built with public money was being privatized and reminded the government of a 2003 parliamentary commitment to maintain a minimum 51 per cent state equity. Expressing deep concern over the…

South African Tourism is strengthening its engagement with Indian travel trade partners to familiarise them with South Africa’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, aimed at simplifying pre-travel formalities for eligible Indian visitors. The digital authorisation process reduces paperwork and is designed to facilitate processing within 48 hours. As part of the initiative, South African Tourism conducted its first digital ETA workshop for the Pune travel trade on September 22, 2026, in collaboration with South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs. The session brought together 65 trade partners and addressed application procedures, processing timelines, child applications and group travel arrangements. Neliswa…

Rock salt has long been a part of Indian tradition, revered in Ayurveda for its natural properties. In recent times, as consumers become more conscious of what they are consuming, the use of rock salt in daily cooking has surged, reflecting a broader preference for natural, less processed ingredients that align with a balanced, mindful lifestyle. With so many options available today, sourcing from a trusted brand becomes essential.Tata Salt Himalayan Rock Salt, India's No. 1 Rock Salt, combines this preference with the trust and quality assurance of the Tata brand. It carries trace amounts of natural minerals such as…

Greaves Electric Mobility has expanded Ampere’s retail and service network in Howrah with the inauguration of two new dealerships, Bikash Bikes Point in Domjur and Krishna Motowinds Pvt Ltd in Shibpur, strengthening access to electric scooters and after-sales support in the region. The new Ampere Experience Centres will showcase the company’s electric scooter portfolio, including the Ampere Nexus EX+, Magnus GMax, Magnus Neo and Reo Vyb. The Nexus EX+ features a 5 kW motor, while the Magnus GMax and Nexus EX+ offer variants with more than 30 intelligent features powered by Intellipack. The portfolio also features next-generation lithium iron phosphate…

-- By Dr. Ananya Deori, Associate Consultant, Breast Services at Medanta Gurugram Early in my surgical career, whenever October arrived with pink ribbons, I asked myself: Why dedicate an entire month to breast cancer? We observe a single day for the heart, a day for mental health, even a day for world cancer. Why an entire month for breasts?The answer became painfully clear the moment I began seeing patients.For centuries, our art, monuments, and classical poetry have revered the female form. Yet inside the clinic, I watched women treat this very organ with profound silence and shame. Breasts are burdened…

Vedanta Group Founder and Chairman Anil Agarwal said the conglomerate is targeting $20 billion in profit over the next two years while addressing the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata.Highlighting West Bengal’s industrial potential, Agarwal cited its skilled workforce, intellectual capital and industrial legacy as key strengths for attracting investment and generating employment.Emphasising inclusive growth, he said, “job creation must remain central to India’s growth ambitions.” He also highlighted Vedanta’s commitment to 35% women’s representation across the organisation.Agarwal called for reducing India’s dependence on imports through domestic production of aluminium, copper, zinc and specialised glass, while stressing the role of…