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02 Sep

91Springboard collaborates with Google For Startups (GFS)

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91Springboard, has collaborated with Google For Startups (GFS) to launch “Level Up” – a nationwide virtual accelerator program that aims to enable women entrepreneurs in India to elevate their startups to the next level. Combining key elements of business, tech, leadership and investment readiness, this accelerator program offers mentoring, master classes, connections and relevant tools for women entrepreneurs to refine their models, enhance their leadership skills and prepare them to get investment ready in order to grow their businesses and gain access to capital. The program is specially designed to support women entrepreneurs, who are looking for access to reliable…

02 Sep

HMSI conducts Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Siliguri

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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has conducted National Road Safety Awareness Campaign in the countryto re-emphasize the need forroad safety awareness among citizens. The two-days camp(30-31 August 2022) at Hindi Balika Vidyapith in Siliguri witnessed spirited participation from over 2000 school students and staff members who set out to imbibe the safe riding practices. HMSI’s road safety instructors utilized the age appropriate road safety learning programs to enhance the retention of road safety awareness among all. HMSI’s National Road Safety Awareness program made learning fun yet scientific through interactive session where HMSI’s specially trained road safety instructors educated 5…

01 Sep

Tata Motors launches #JET Edition

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Tata Motors has launched an all new #JET Edition for its line-upof successful mid to high SUVs. Commencing the festive season on a high note, this unique and luxurious line-up is inspired by ‘Business Jets’, which will appealto a set of customers who love opulence and want to soar high in luxury. This one-of-a-kind edition includes Tata Motors’flagship 6/7-seater SUV – the Safari, the company’s premium 5-seater SUV – the Harrier and India’s no. 1 SUV - the Tata Nexon. The #JETEdition will be available across all Tata Motors authorized dealerships, starting ON 27th August. Speaking on the launch, Mr.…

01 Sep

Meta hosts the second edition of the Grow Your Business Summit

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Meta has hosted the second edition of the Grow Your Business Summit, its annual event dedicated to the growth agenda of small businesses in India, and announced new working capital support and enhanced service support features for all advertisers in the country. To address the evolving need for working capital, Meta has announced a new financial support feature to ease cash flow for small businesses in India - No Cost EMI. India is the first country within Meta where No Cost EMI has been launched. This feature will allow advertisers to pay Meta for their advertising campaigns in easy, equated…

01 Sep

Uber starts its operations in Aizawl with Uber Moto

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Uber has announced the launch of its operations in Aizawl with the popular Uber Moto. With this launch, Uber remains committed to offering convenient, affordable, and safe mobility solutions to more and more riders across the country. Uber’s launch in Aizawl is in line with its expansion plans in India and with the company’s ‘India to Bharat’ strategy to increase its footprint and product offerings to regional markets, thereby realizing its vision of providing doorstep pickups, safe and contactless payments, all at affordable prices. With this launch Uber aims to offer convenient pick-ups, hassle-free rides, and digital payment options at…

01 Sep

Flipkart Onboards two lakh kiranas as delivery partners

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Flipkart has announced the strengthening of its Kirana delivery program with the on boarding of an additional one lakh kiranas in the last year, taking the total partner count to over two lakh across the country. The festive season and the Big Billion Days play an important role in scaling the entire ecosystem and due to this Flipkart will deliver every shipments in this festive season across the country. Flipkart’s Kirana delivery program has seen massive acceptance across the country and more and more Kirana stores are expressing interest to join. As preparations for the festive season scale up, states…

31 Aug

PEPPERFRY’S NEW STUDIO IN IMPHAL

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Pepperfry has announced the launch of its new Studio in Imphal, Manipur. The offline expansion is in line with the company’s aim to penetrate into niche markets and strengthen itsomnichannel consumer engagement in home and living space in India. Pepperfry’s studio footprint currently spans across 90+ cities with 180+ studios in the country. Pepperfry’s new studio launched in partnership with JB Enterprises, is situated at a prime located at Mantripukhri East,in Imphal. The area is spread across1500sq.ft. It offers customers a first-hand experience of an infinite catalogue of furniture and home products. Customers will get specialized design advice from the…

30 Aug

MLPFML aims to manage pension fund assets under NPS

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Max Life Insurance Company Limited has received the Commencement of Business (COB) Certificate for its wholly owned subsidiary, Max Life Pension Fund Management Limited on August 23, 2022. This subsidiary will manage the pension assets with investment choices under the National Pension Scheme. The Pension Fund will manage pension assets for private sector subscribers and government sector subscribers excluding the ‘default scheme’, aiming to scale AUM to ~Rs 1L Cr over the next 10 years. With this development, the Company and Pension Fund will now cater to all product categories including pension products, annuities, and pension fund management to help…

30 Aug

Meta and Jio Platforms collaborate to launch JioMart on WhatsApp

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Meta and Jio Platforms launch the first-ever end-to-end shopping experience on WhatsApp. Now, consumers can shop from JioMart right within their WhatsApp chat. Consumers can start shopping on JioMart via WhatsApp by simply sending ‘Hi’ to the JioMart number on WhatsApp. A global first, JioMart on WhatsApp will enable users in India, including those who have never shopped online before, to seamlessly browse through JioMart’s entire grocery catalog, add items to cart, and make the payment to complete the purchase – all without leaving the WhatsApp chat. The launch is part of a strategic partnership between Meta and Jio Platforms.…

30 Aug

Nissan has announced the appointment of Keerthi Prakash as Managing Director

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Nissan has announced the appointment of Keerthi Prakash as Managing Director, Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL), to lead operations at the company’s Alliance plant in Chennai, India, from September 1st, 2022. Keerthi, currently Deputy Managing Director, RNAIPL, joined the plant in 2008 and has over 20 years of automotive manufacturing experience. He replaces Biju Balendran, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside of Nissan after four successful years as plant Managing Director. Frank Torres, President Nissan India Operations, said: “I am pleased to announce Keerthi’s appointment as Managing Director of our Chennai plant. He has a wealth of…