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01 Oct

Amazon Expands Minutes-Delivery Network Across India

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Amazon India is expanding its ultra-fast delivery ambitions, taking Amazon Now to more than 120 cities across the country, more than doubling its reach in just two weeks. The service, which promises deliveries within minutes, has now reached cities including Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Mangalore, Manipal, Vizag, Kochi, Changanassery, Bhubaneswar and Karwar, extending quick-commerce access beyond major metropolitan markets. Amazon Now offers tens of thousands of everyday products, covering groceries such as fruits, vegetables and frozen foods, along with personal care, fashion and beauty products, small appliances, and home and kitchen essentials. Orders are supported by a network of nearly…

01 Oct

ICICI Prudential Life leads industry in average death claim at Rs 15 lakh in FY2026

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance paid an average individual death claim of Rs 15 lakh to families in FY2026, maintaining its position at the top among life insurers receiving more than 10,000 individual death claims annually, based on publicly available industry disclosures. The company’s average individual death claim value has increased from around Rs 10 lakh in FY2021 to Rs 15 lakh in FY2026. The figure has remained in the Rs 14-15 lakh range over the last four financial years, highlighting the scale of financial protection being provided to policyholders’ families. In FY2026, ICICI Prudential Life settled death claims worth Rs…

30 Sep

Myntra expands festive fashion push in East India ahead of Durga Puja

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Myntra has expanded its festive fashion offering in East India ahead of Durga Puja, launching a regional-focused edition of its Big Fashion Festival (BFF) campaign featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The platform said its ‘Pujo Sale’ is already live, offering an expanded selection of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products. The festive assortment has increased 75% from last year to 8.6 lakh styles across menswear, womenswear, kidswear, beauty, footwear, accessories and home categories. The campaign focuses on the region’s distinctive fashion preferences and aims to provide greater digital access to regional brands and sellers. Myntra will showcase more than…

30 Sep

Jawa, Yezdiand BSA refresh motorcycle portfolio ahead of festive season

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Jawa, Yezdi and BSA Motorcycles have announced portfolio-wide updates ahead of India’s festive season, including new colour options, visual enhancements and rider-focused refinements across their respective motorcycle ranges. The biggest update comes from Jawa with the latest evolution of the Jawa 42 OG, completing the brand’s All Stars chapter. The All Stars 42 FJ was launched on August 26, followed by the All Stars 42 Bobber, unveiled by Anand Mahindra at the Global Chess League on September 4. The Jawa 42 OG was unveiled on September 9 at Mumbai’s Ballard Pier, where one of the first Jawa motorcycles arrived in…

30 Sep

Can Fatty Liver Disease Be Reversed? Lifestyle Changes That Protect Liver Health

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Dr. Vijaykumar C Bada,Sr. Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB, Bariatric & Robotic Sciences. Clinical Director,Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad says, Fatty liver disease, now termed metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is increasingly common even in people who do not drink alcohol. The good news is that, in most cases, early-stage fatty liver can be slowed, stabilised, and often reversed with consistent lifestyle changes. . The most effective intervention is losing weight. Research indicates that a 5% reduction in body weight lowers liver fat, a 7–10% reduction improves inflammation (MASH/NASH), and a ≥10% reduction can regress fibrosis (scarring) in many patients.…

30 Sep

Coca-Cola Adds Axis Capital, IIFL to India Bottling IPO Team

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Coca-Cola Co. is considering filing a draft prospectus as early as December for an initial public offering of its Indian bottling subsidiary, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt., potentially paving the way for one of the country’s notable consumer-sector listings. People familiar with the matter said the company is evaluating an IPO that could raise about $1 billion and value the bottling business at approximately $10 billion. The deliberations remain ongoing, and the timing, valuation and structure of the offering could change as discussions progress. The proposed transaction is expected to consist largely of shares sold by existing investors, rather than a…

30 Sep

ASCI issues guidelines for responsible labelling of AI-generated advertising content

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The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) on Tuesday released guidelines for responsible labelling of synthetically generated content (SGC) in advertising, laying down requirements for disclosure where AI-generated material could materially influence consumer understanding or decision-making. The guidelines, which follow stakeholder consultations on a draft released in May, will come into effect three months from the date of publication. ASCI said advertisements using SGC must comply with its code, irrespective of whether an AI label is used. The framework prohibits fabricated endorsements, misleading synthetic representations of product results, fake locations presented as real, unauthorised use of copyrighted work and deepfakes…

30 Sep

Nuvoco, CleanMax partner for 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Rajasthan

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. has partnered with renewable energy solutions provider CleanMax for a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project in Rajasthan, aimed at increasing the share of clean power in Nuvoco’s cement operations. The project, to be developed by CleanMax at Bhikamkhore in Rajasthan, will comprise 20 MW of wind capacity and 26.4 MWdc of solar capacity, along with a 2-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Electricity generated will be supplied to Nuvoco through the State Transmission Utility (STU) Open Access network. Once operational, the project is expected to generate around 100 million units (MU) of renewable electricity…

29 Sep

Skoda Slavia Facelift Launch Scheduled for October 6: Explore Features and Specifications

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Following its unveiling in August 2026, Skoda has officially confirmed that the much-awaited Skoda Slavia facelift will be launched in the Indian market on October 6, 2026, with local production having recently commenced. While the 2026 facelift retains the overall silhouette of the previous-generation model, it introduces several distinctive design enhancements, including a new set of headlights and taillights, a revised front grille featuring segmented LED DRLs reminiscent of the Skoda Kushaq, a connecting silver trim on the rear bearing Skoda lettering, and a fresh design for the alloy wheels. The updated sedan will be available in a total of…

29 Sep

HCLTech Expands Enterprise Automation Portfolio with Robotiq.ai Acquisition

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HCLTech’s software business HCLSoftware is set to acquire Croatia-based enterprise robotic process automation (RPA) platform provider Robotiq.ai for an enterprise value of 9 million euro, or about Rs 98 crore, in an all-cash transaction. HCL Technologies said the deal will be executed through HCL Technologies Austria GmbH, a step-down wholly owned subsidiary, which will acquire 100 per cent of Robotiq.ai’s outstanding equity. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The acquisition will strengthen HCLSoftware’s capabilities in enterprise automation as businesses increasingly seek AI systems that can not only reason…