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02 Jul

Voice-control is convenient to set up a smart home

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAmazon India, Voice-control

As the usage of smart home has increased across Indian households, almost 92% users say that voice-control has made it convenient for them to set up a smart home. This insight came up in a study conducted by Techarc for Amazon India, to understand smart home adoption and usage trends in India. The study collected inputs from over 1200 smart home users, residing across metro and non-metro cities. The key inferences from the smart home study are (1) Mass adoption of smart home is a recent phenomenon - Of all the study respondents, more than 90% have purchased their first…

02 Jul

Wadhwani Foundation calls for structured support to MSMEs

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaIndia, MSMEs, Wadhwani Foundation

On the eve of International MSME Day, the global not-for-profit Wadhwani Foundation and its SME-led Initiative, Wadhwani Advantage, called for structured support for MSMEs as in post-pandemic times, small businesses need to adapt to new market dynamics, be confident of their product lines and maintain competitive pricing. SMEs must pick up digital skills without which they are not likely to grow. Upskilling and reskilling the workforce in the MSME sector towards digitization will allow them access to broader sets of suppliers and customers, better payment systems, and broader market visibility, allowing them to scale while eliminating manual inefficiencies. There is…

01 Jul

Confident many more Indian companies will reach space, says PM Modi ; praises Isro on PSLV-C53 launch

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, TechnologyISRO, PM modi

PM Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation for efficiently launching three Singaporean satellites into space. The Indian space corporation lifted off the three payloads in a textbook launch onboard its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). “The PSLV C53 mission has executed a new milestone by launching two payloads of Indian startups in Space. Congratulations@INSPACeIND and @isro for enabling this venture,” Modi tweeted, adding that he is confident that many larger Indian companies will reach space in the future. The spacecraft on Thursday carried DS-EO satellite, NeuSAR, a one hundred and fifty-five kg satellite, and Scoob-1 of…

01 Jul

India gets $1.75 billion from World Bank for health, private investment

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaWorld Bank

The World Bank has approved loans totalling $1.75 billion (around Rs 13,834.54 crore) to fund India's PM Ayushman Bharat scheme and non-public funding to enhance monetary growth. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors authorized two complementary loans of $500 million each to aid and enhance India’s health sector. Through this blended financing of $1 billion, the World Bank will aid India’s flagship Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), launched in October 2021, to improve the public healthcare infrastructure across the country. In addition to the countrywide degree interventions, one of the loans will prioritize seven states along with…

01 Jul

Himalaya Inspires Consumers to Prioritize Wellness

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaHIMALAYA, New Equity Campaign

One of India’s leading wellness brands Himalaya Wellness Company has launched a new equity campaign that inspires consumers across age groups to prioritize health and wellness. The campaign brings to life Himalaya’s vision of “Wellness in Every Home, Happiness in Every Heart.” Over the pastnine decades, Himalaya has been championing health and wellness, which consumers across the globe want to embrace. Himalaya believes that the world will be a happier place if each of us prioritizes our health and wellness. The new campaign aims at drawing attention to the shift in our lifestyles and the importance of preventive healthcare for…

01 Jul

New Passion ‘XTec’ with advanced ‘Connected’ features

Business Correspondent0 CommentsIndia, BusinessHERO MOTOCORP, New Passion ‘XTec’

The world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters Hero MotoCorp introduced the new Passion ‘XTec’. Available at Hero MotoCorp dealerships across the country at an attractive price of Rs.74,590/- (drum variant) and Rs.78,990/- (disc variant), the Passion XTec comes with a 5-year warranty, reiterating the brand’s trust and reliability. The new Hero Passion ‘XTec’ is a perfect combination of style, safety, connectivity and comfort. The first-in-segment full digital speedometer console with blue backlight offers Bluetooth connectivity, phone call alerts with caller name, missed call and SMS notifications along with the integrated USB charging port. It also displays phone battery percentage,…

01 Jul

Comprehensive insurance solutions for residents of West Bengal

Business Correspondent0 CommentsIndia, BusinessPaschim Banga Gramin Bank, SBI, West Bengal

Paschim Banga Gramin Bank, a leading regional rural bank in West Bengal, has joined hands with SBI Life Insurance, one of the most trusted private life insurers in India, under a bancassurance pact. The tie-up will be beneficial to the residents of West Bengal as they will now have access to a comprehensive range of insurance solutions under the same roof of their trusted banking partner.The partnership will see all the branches of Paschim Banga Gramin Bank across West Bengal offer SBI Life’s range of protection, wealth creation, credit life, annuity and savings products to bank’s customers. The agreement was…

30 Jun

The next-generation passenger vehicle lubricants – ‘Mobil Super’

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaMobil Super’, next-gen Mobil

‘Mobil Super’ - ExxonMobil Lubricants Private Limited launched these next-generation passenger vehicle lubricants in new, improved packaging. The improved packaging offers a new QR-code-based anti-counterfeit feature on the bottles to verify the authenticity of the products. With the launch of the new packaging, ExxonMobil has renamed its Mobil Super 3000 series as the Mobil Super All-In-One Protection series, Mobil Super 1000 series as the Mobil Super Friction Fighter series, and Mobil Super HP as the Mobil Super Everyday Protection. This synthetic passenger vehicle lubricant offers superior technology that meets the latest BS-VI specifications and provides fuel economy benefits with its…

30 Jun

Skybags with its new Summer 2022 collection

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaSkybags, Varun Dhawan

Skybags with its new Summer 2022 collection of travel bags is all set to capture the new trend with its bold, colourful and vivacious prints which have been unveiled in its latest campaign ‘Chase the world’. The campaign features Varun Dhawan, aims to rightly capture the impulsive, fun and fashion sensibilities of today’s youth. Skybags is the pioneer and market leader in Printed Hard Luggage Category in India. Varun’s vibe connects with millennials and GenZ consumers, who are looking to make a statement with stylish & eye-catching Skybags design and functionality. The campaign is ready for a 360-degree launch across…

30 Jun

Shadowfax creates more job opportunities

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Indiadelivery partners, Shadowfax

Shortly after announcing its plans to create 5,000 delivery partner jobs in Tamil Nadu, Shadowfax, India’s largest hyperlocal, crowd sourced logistics platform, has revealed that it will recruit 75,000 delivery partners across India by the end of June 2022. Shadowfax is creating more job opportunities while expanding its delivery network. The platform has created a robust rider partner community that enjoys multiple benefits. Riders can earn up to INR 35,000 per month while benefitting from the free medical insurance with an accident and health cover of INR 7.5 lakh that the platform offers its delivery partners. Shadowfax also offers other…