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30 Jul

KFC Double Down Burger for every chicken-lover

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KFC presents the most unique chicken burger - the KFC Double Down Burger. Now there are two delectable reasons for chicken-lovers to rejoice. The Double Down Burger comes with two crispy, chicken fillets forming a burger unlike any other. Starting at Rs 229, the Double Down Burger is available across all KFC restaurants. One can order-in or express pick-up from the nearest KFC restaurant. Like all things delicious & tasty, this all chicken, no bun burger is available for a limited time only. The Double Down is the tastiest burger ever and rightly so. It is made of all chicken…

30 Jul

HDFC AMC’s MD&CEO’s address to shareholders

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As India continues on its growth journey, the fund house aspires to be a wealth creator for every Indian, with an audacious vision: to be the most respected asset manager in the world. Addressing the shareholders, HDFC Asset Management Company’s MD & CEO, Mr. Navneet Munot said this. He said, despite strong growth in the past decade, mutual fund penetration remains extremely low in India. The markets are clearly exhibiting confidence, signalling better times ahead. “During FY 20-21, we launched HDFC Dividend Yield Fund and HDFC Banking ETF. With equity markets near record highs and interest rates at the lower…

28 Jul

JSW Cement is the pioneer of green cement in India

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As one of India’s top 10 Cement producers, JSW Cement has taken it upon itself to combat climate change, incorporating sustainability as a fundamental element in all its operations and decision making. JSW Cement is committed to reduce its carbon footprint and bring about an enduring balance in the environment. The Green Cement (PSC) manufacturing process of JSW reduces greenhouse emissions by more than 60% in comparison to its peers due to its product mix comprising of more Slag blended cement. Pioneering Green Cement in India, JSW Cement stands as afitting example of corporate responsibility in challenges arising out of…

28 Jul

OPPO launched Two New Smartphone

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaOPPO, SMARTPHONE, The Reno6 Pro 5G and the Reno6 5G

Taking the smartphone videography benchmark a notch ahead OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, announced the launch of the most awaited Reno series, the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G along with Enco X True Wireless Noise Cancelling earphones in new blue color variant. The 5G superphone- Reno6 Pro 5G would be available on mainline retailers and Flipkart at INR 39,990and Reno6 5G would be available on Flipkart at INR 29,990. Both the Reno6 Pro 5G and the Reno6 5G feature a mighty AI 64MP quad-camera setup on the rear and a 32MP front camera. The Reno6 Pro 5G is bundled…

27 Jul

Vedanta’s net profit zooms to Rs 4,280 cr for Q1FY22

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Vedanta’s consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30 of the current financial year (2021-22) rose exponentially on a year-on-year basis. After taxes, the consolidated net profit of the natural resources company, non-controlling interests, and share in the profit of jointly controlled entities and associates but before exceptional items rose to Rs 4,280 crore. Besides, the profits attributable to owners of Vedanta rose to Rs 4,224 crore from Rs 1,033 crore reported for Q1FY21. Vedanta had reported Rs 1,033 crore during the same period of the previous financial year. The company’s Net Debt also came down to Rs 20,261…

27 Jul

Axis Bank buys 5.55 pc stake in fintech firm IBBIC

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Axis Bank said it has bought 5.55 per cent stake in financial technology firm IBBIC. The bank has subscribed to 50,000 equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each fully paid up of IBBIC Private Ltd (IBBIC) for a consideration of Rs 10 per equity share constituting 5.55 per cent of the issued and paid-up capital of IBBIC, Axis Bank said in a regulatory filing. Incorporated in May this year, IBBIC platform offers distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions to the Indian financial services sector. “Equity ownership of IBBIC is aimed at providing DLT solutions for the financial services sector,”…

27 Jul

Sony’s Research Award Program

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Sony announced Research Award Program, currently in its sixth year. The program provides funding for programs researching emerging and innovative technologies in collaboration with Sony’s own research groups, and is open to universities in the U.S., Canada, 17 European countries. The Sony Research Award Program is comprised of two awards – the Faculty Innovation Award and the Focused Research Award. Both awards are coordinated by Sony’s R&D Center and may fall within three broad subject categories: Information Technology, Devices & Materials, and Life Sciences. The Faculty Innovation Award grants up to $100,000 USD to principal investigators for one year, with…

27 Jul

HP introduced AI powered digital solutions

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HP India introduced new technology solutions to empower educators with digital tools that will unlock every student’s unique potential. With wide spread switch from physical classrooms to online learning prevalent during the pandemic, HP's new digital learning solutions help education institutions in the transition to a digital learning environment. HP focuses on addressing primary need gaps in the education system, and helps educators augment their teaching style through an insight-based tracking of academic progress of students. To launch a comprehensive learning service called HP School Coach, HP collaborated with Mirai Partners, a leading learning and development organization. The solution helps…

27 Jul

PEPSI® launched #SwagWaliPepsi campaign

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Beverage brand Pepsi® unveiled #SwagWaliPepsi campaign, kicked off by popular Bollywood music composer – Tanishk Bagchi. The #SwagWaliPepsi campaign builds on the refreshment quotient of Pepsi® and encourages consumers to show off their confidence and SWAG through anexciting hook step. Speaking about the campaign, Saumya Rathor, Category Lead, Cola, PepsiCo India said, “With the #SwagWaliPepsi campaign, brand Pepsi is pivoting in pop culture and giving consumers a chance to express themselves in their own unique and irreverent way. We are confident that this campaign will add funto the lives of the consumers in an inimitable Pepsi style” The hook step…

26 Jul

Amazon India announced fulfilment network in India

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Amazon India announced its plans to expand its fulfilment network in India, with close to 40% increase in its storage capacity over last year. With this expansion, Amazon.in will have more than 43 million cubic feet of storage capacity, across 15 States, supporting around 8.5 lakh sellers across India. Amazon India has more than 60 fulfilment centers and more than 25 specialized sites dedicated to Amazon Fresh selection for daily essentials and grocery, across India. The launch of 11 new fulfilment centres and expansion of 9 existing ones across States. Buildings across Amazon India’s fulfillment network are designed with state-of-the…