Business

04 Nov

Samsung Wallet levels up digital payments: UPI setup at device start and PIN-free transactions for Galaxy users

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Samsung India has rolled out major upgrades to Samsung Wallet, aiming to redefine the digital payments landscape and accelerate UPI adoption across the country. The company announced that Galaxy users will now be able to onboard UPI accounts during new-device setup — a first-ever innovation by any OEM — making users payment-ready from the moment they switch on their smartphones. The platform also introduces PIN-free biometric authentication, allowing fingerprint and facial recognition to validate UPI payments, alongside expanded Tap & Pay support for FOREX and AU Bank cards. Madhur Chaturvedi, Senior Director, Services & Apps Business, Samsung India, said the…

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04 Nov

Turkish Airlines relaunches its Sulaymaniyah flights

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Turkish Airlines has reinstated its flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah, nearly two years after suspending the route in April 2023, strengthening its footprint in Iraq and expanding international travel options for passengers. The flagship carrier, which flies to more countries than any other airline globally, now serves six destinations in Iraq — Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Kirkuk, Najaf, and Sulaymaniyah. Beginning November 2, 2025, flights will operate four times weekly — on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays — between Istanbul Airport and Sulaymaniyah International Airport. The airline plans to scale the service to daily flights from March 27, 2026, under its…

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04 Nov

Samsung expands future-tech skilling drive; Yogi Adityanath felicitates 1,600 youth in Gorakhpur

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In a major boost to India’s emerging digital talent pipeline, Samsung today felicitated 1,600 students in Gorakhpur under its flagship skilling initiative, Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC). Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented certificates at the Yogi Baba Gambhirnath Prekshagrih Auditorium, praising the programme’s role in strengthening job-ready talent and supporting the state’s digital economy vision. Samsung announced that SIC will train 20,000 students across India in 2025 — a six-fold expansion from last year — across 10 states. Uttar Pradesh accounts for 5,000 students, nearly one-fourth of the national target. The initiative focuses on future-tech domains including Artificial Intelligence,…

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04 Nov

Tata Motors drives ahead with 10% sales growth in October, boosted by strong export surge

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Tata Motors Limited reported a solid performance in October 2025, registering 37,530 commercial vehicle sales across domestic and international markets, marking a 10% year-on-year increase from 34,259 units in October 2024. The rise showcases steady demand across logistics, e-commerce, infrastructure and passenger transportation segments. Segment-wise, HCV trucks grew 7% to 10,737 units, ILMCV trucks rose 6% to 6,169 units, while passenger carriers recorded an impressive 12% jump to 3,184 units. The SCV cargo and pickup category registered 15,018 units, up 7%, on the back of continued urban and rural commercial activity. Total domestic sales stood at 35,108 units, up 7%…

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03 Nov

Vodafone Idea share price jumps 10%

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Vodafone Idea’s shares surged 10% on Monday, hitting the upper circuit at ₹9.60 on the BSE, after the Supreme Court clarified its stance on the company’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The court stated that the government is free to consider relief for Vodafone Idea regarding both additional AGR dues and a reassessment of all pending liabilities. Earlier, there was ambiguity about whether the observation applied only to the ₹9,500 crore additional dues or the total outstanding of nearly ₹80,000 crore. Meanwhile, reports suggest that U.S.-based private equity firm Tillman Global Holdings (TGH) is in advanced talks to invest $4–6…

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03 Nov

PNB MetLife expands Assam network, opens new branch in Lakhimpur to deepen insurance reach

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PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited has strengthened its presence in Assam with the opening of a new branch in Lakhimpur. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Guwahati. With the new branch, the company now operates four branches across Assam, reflecting its focus on expanding insurance access in the state. According to the company, the expansion aims to bring insurance services closer to people and support customers with easier policy services and trusted financial guidance. “Trust has always been the foundation of PNB MetLife’s relationship with its customers. With 177 branches now across India, we are not only expanding…

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03 Nov

CAIT Empowers 2.5 Million Traders: Launches ARISE National Skilling Mission

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In a major push to strengthen India’s retail sector, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Thursday launched its National Skilling Mission “ARISE” in partnership with Coca-Cola India and with support from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The initiative aims to train and digitally empower 2.5 million small traders and kirana owners across the country. The programme was inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. MP and CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal presided over the launch, attended by senior government officials and industry representatives. Gupta called the initiative a “historic step” to empower small shopkeepers who she termed…

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01 Nov

Tata Motors, THINK Gas join hands to boost India’s LNG trucking network

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Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with THINK Gas to accelerate the development of the LNG refuelling ecosystem for long-haul trucking. The collaboration, announced on 30 October 2025, aims to strengthen India’s clean mobility infrastructure by promoting LNG-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expanding refuelling networks across key logistics routes. Under the agreement, Tata Motors will help identify critical freight corridors and logistics hubs for LNG infrastructure, while THINK Gas will ensure high-quality fuel supply and operational reliability. Tata Motors’ customers are also expected to receive benefits such as preferential pricing at THINK…

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01 Nov

Decathlon unveils India-made Kipsta RESIST Football Series for all terrains

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Decathlon, the global sports retail giant, has launched the Kipsta RESIST football series in India, aiming to meet the needs of players across the country’s diverse playing environments. Announced on October 30, 2025, the new range is fully designed and manufactured in India and tailored for surfaces ranging from dry hard grounds to wet and uneven fields, a common challenge for Indian footballers. The series comprises two models — Training High Resist Ball and Club High Resist Ball. The Training ball features an abrasion-resistant rubber outer layer for long-lasting performance on hard ground, mud, gravel, and grass, meeting FIFA Basic…

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01 Nov

Turkish Airlines secures USD 412 million funding from Bank of China to accelerate global expansion

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Turkish Airlines has finalized a landmark financing deal worth 2.9 billion Chinese Yuan (approximately USD 412 million) with Bank of China, arranged through Bank of China Turkey A.Ş. The five-year facility will be directed toward fleet expansion, business growth, construction of new facilities, and infrastructure development at Istanbul Airport, supporting the carrier’s long-term growth strategy. This milestone strengthens Turkish Airlines’ commitment to diversifying funding sources while advancing sustainable and globally inclusive expansion. The financing, coordinated by Bank of China Turkey and BOC Macau branch as lender, also deepens financial cooperation between Türkiye and China, aligning with both nations’ long-term strategic…

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