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01 Sep

HMSI brings a road safety awareness campaign to Tinsukia and Dibrugarh in Assam

Business BureauBusiness

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has brought a wave of awareness in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh, Assam, through road safety awareness campaign organized in St. Stephen’s Higher Secondary School (Tinsukia) and St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School (Dibrugarh) where participants turned into road safety champions, steering conversations around mindful riding, smart choices and shared responsibility. The campaign engaged over 2400 participants led by HMSI’s trained road safety instructors. Designed to be as dynamic as the youth it engaged, the campaign featured interactive learning through games, quizzes, sessions on two-wheeler safety, traffic rules and responsible road behaviour. From trying on helmet and…

01 Sep

Bandhan Bank marks 10 years with major CSR drive across India

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Bandhan Bank is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of ambitious CSR initiatives targeting healthcare, education, and the environment. The Bank plans to plant 1 lakh trees across 10 states, donate 10 fully equipped ambulances, and support the Ramakrishna Sarada Mission in establishing the Sister Nivedita Heritage Museum & Knowledge Centre in Kolkata. The large-scale plantation drive will span states including Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh, combining agroforestry and social forestry techniques to enhance climate resilience, biodiversity, and community livelihoods. The Bank’s collaboration with the Ramakrishna Sarada Mission aims to empower women through education and…

01 Sep

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S. has been named to the 2025 TIME 100 AI list

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Cognizant has announced that CEO Ravi Kumar S. has been named to the 2025 TIME 100 AI list. This prestigious recognition highlights Kumar’s visionary leadership and contributions to the field of enterprise AI. The TIME 100 AI list highlights the most influential leaders, thinkers, scientists, and policymakers across various fields who are shaping today’s AI landscape. Inclusion on this list not only reflects Kumar’s dedication and contributions to advancing AI technology but also underscores Cognizant's commitment to driving innovation and excellence across the industry. The company is now close to reaching 1MM people with skilling and training opportunities on AI and…

30 Aug

ICICI Bank Organises Engagement Session in Agartala

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ICICI Bank hosted an engagement session in Agartala recently, focusing on the ease of doing business in Tripura. The session was graced by Mr. Apurba Roy, Secretary of Finance, Government of Tripura, and Mr. Sanit Debroy, a senior journalist. Mr. Surendra Nidar, General Manager (Officer in Charge), Agartala Office of Reserve Bank of India, joined the proceedings virtually. Mr. Roy underscored the importance of enabling business-friendly ecosystems to drive regional growth in the Northeast, particularly Tripura. He highlighted the pivotal role of private banks in enhancing commercial activity, supporting government banking, and delivering essential financial services. He also outlined strategic…

30 Aug

Reliance Industries share price decrease 2%; 48th Annual General Meeting begins

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Reliance Industries shares fell over 2% at 2:45 pm during the ongoing Annual General Meeting. The highlight of the Annual General Meeting was Jio's IPO, which the chairman said is expected in the first half of 2026. Among other major announcements, the Jio IPO announcement was the most watched and was in line with the expected announcements at Reliance's Annual General Meeting. However, investor sentiment remains pessimistic as they expected the telco to go public in 2025. After the recent decline from its 52-week high of ₹1,544 per share on the NSE, Reliance shares have performed steadily in 2025 and…

29 Aug

Vikram Solar shares increase over 1% on the second day of listing, trading nearly 9% higher than the IPO issue price

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Vikram Solar Share Price: Shares of solar module maker Vikram Solar are trading in the positive zone on Thursday, August 28, the second day of listing. The stock rose 1.36% to ₹361.25 per share at 11:02 am on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It gained 5.21% during the day's trade. It has a market capitalisation of ₹13,068.84 crore. The stock is up 8.81% from its issue price of ₹332 per share. The company's shares opened at ₹338, up 1.81% from the issue price on the NSE. It debuted at ₹340 on the BSE, showing a gain of 2.41%. Vikram Solar's…

29 Aug

Manipal Hospital EM Bypass brings advanced neurosurgery and robotic cancer care to Mizoram patients

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Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata, has showcased its cutting-edge neurosurgery and robotic cancer care for patients from Mizoram, highlighting remarkable success stories at a press conference today. Addressed by Dr. Harsh Jain, Senior Consultant – Neurosurgery, and Dr. Abhay Kumar, HOD – Urology, Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgery, the event emphasized how advanced technology combined with surgical expertise is transforming patient outcomes. Dr. Jain shared cases including a 37-year-old patient with acoustic neuroma and a 31-year-old woman with a large spinal tumour, both treated successfully using microsurgical techniques, neuronavigation, and intraoperative neuromonitoring. Dr. Kumar highlighted robotic-assisted procedures, such as a…

29 Aug

Ujjivan SFB launches ‘Sweep Smart’ for Maxima Current Account holders to boost returns

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB) on Monday announced the launch of Ujjivan Sweep Smart, an auto-sweep facility for its Maxima Current Account customers aimed at helping businesses and professionals earn higher returns on idle funds without compromising liquidity. Under the new feature, surplus balances in Maxima Current Accounts exceeding ₹4 lakh are automatically transferred to short-term fixed deposits every Monday. Customers can set custom thresholds starting from ₹4 lakh, with amounts swept in multiples of ₹10,000 for a tenure of 180 days at an interest rate of 6% per annum. In the event of a shortfall, linked deposits are…

28 Aug

Aluminium futures increase: New deals push fuel prices higher

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New Delhi: Aluminium prices rose 35 paise to Rs 253.15 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as speculators created new deals amid a positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for September delivery rose 35 paise, or 0.14 percent, to Rs 253.15 per kg in a business turnover of 3,998 lots. Analysts said fresh buying by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

28 Aug

Oil Steadies As Investors Eye Ukraine War

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday after a sharp decline the previous day, as investors monitored the Ukraine conflict and assessed a drop in U.S. crude inventories alongside fresh U.S. tariffs on India. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced he would meet Ukrainian officials in New York this week and confirmed ongoing discussions with Russia aimed at ending the war. Prices were supported by the American Petroleum Institute’s weekly report, which indicated declines in U.S. crude, gasoline, and distillate stockpiles. The official inventory data is expected at 1430 GMT. As of 1045 GMT, Brent crude fell by 18 cents (0.3%) to…