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27 Jun

Montra Electric enters Bengal with new three-wheeler dealership in Barasat

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Montra Electric, the clean mobility brand under the Murugappa Group, has expanded its footprint in Eastern India by launching its first-ever three-wheeler dealership in West Bengal. The new showroom, located on Barasat-Barrackpore Road, was inaugurated in partnership with Selladale Motors and aims to offer complete Sales, Service, and Spares solutions. The dealership was inaugurated by Mr. Jalaj Gupta, MD of Ti Clean Mobility, alongside Mr. Keshav Himatsingka, MD of Selladale Motors, and Mr. Roy Kurian, Business Head, Montra Electric Last Mile. Mr. Jalaj Gupta, MD, Ti Clean Mobility, said, “Montra Electric 3wheelers are marking a new phase of growth and…

27 Jun

Flipkart redefines loyalty with upgraded ‘Plus’ programme, adds daily value with supercoins

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Flipkart has launched a major revamp of its loyalty initiative ‘Flipkart Plus’, aiming to make every transaction more rewarding for customers. The upgraded programme now offers an additional 5% discount via SuperCoins across all products, without any membership fee—setting a new benchmark in customer-centric retail loyalty. SuperCoins (1 SuperCoin = ₹1) can now be earned on every order and redeemed across Flipkart’s vast selection, including essentials, fashion, electronics, and more. Customers also get access to exclusive bank offers, early entry to mega sale events, and surprise rewards like gift cards and coupons through ‘Plus Treats’. Plus Silver and Gold tiers…

27 Jun

Terra Motors onboards former sub-dealer as authorised L5 dealer, strengthens presence with Kyoro+ in high-potential markets

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Terra Motors, the renowned Japanese electric vehicle OEM, has announced the onboarding of Jyoti Enterprises as its newest authorised L5 dealer. Previously associated as a sub-dealer with a leading EV three-wheeler brand, Jyoti Enterprises made the strategic switch citing limited profit margins and restricted growth under the earlier brand’s structure. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Rakesh Sharma, Proprietor of Jyoti Enterprises, said, “Terra Motors offers a transparent and scalable business model. With better control and margins, I see long-term growth opportunities as a main dealer.” This move aligns with Terra Motors’ ongoing efforts to expand its dealer network nationwide, driven…

27 Jun

Boomer’s new TVC with Bumrah turns boos into “boom-rah” with bubble swag

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Mars Wrigley India has brought back the bubble with a bang through its latest TVC for Boomer, featuring India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. The new campaign, launched on June 24, revives the classic gum’s playful confidence for a new generation by spotlighting bubble-blowing as an act of swag, individuality, and effortless cool. The commercial, set during a high-voltage cricket match, captures a moment where Bumrah faces jeers from the crowd. In response, he casually chews Boomer gum and blows a bubble — flipping the boos into roaring cheers: “BOOOOOO-MRAHH… BUMRAH!” The ad reclaims the gum’s legacy while connecting it to…

27 Jun

Swiggy’s ‘Food on Train’ becomes a hit with students, Nagpur tops, Kolkata joins feast

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Swiggy’s ‘Food on Train’ service has become the preferred travel companion for students this summer, with one in every three train food orders in May 2025 placed by students. From homestyle meals to fast food cravings, the platform’s diverse offerings are reshaping train journeys into culinary adventures. Engineering students from premier institutions like IIT Kharagpur, IIT BHU, and VIT led the charge, often opting for bulk orders. In one case, a student at Bhopal Junction ordered 30 thalis for ₹6,070, catering an entire group aboard the Gondwana Superfast Express. Health-conscious youth gravitated towards The Good Bowl and Lunchbox, while others…

27 Jun

Lauritz Knudsen bets big on India’s industrial growth with mega product launch and tech tour

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Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation has made a significant move to capitalize on India’s rapidly expanding electrical equipment and industrial automation market by launching its largest-ever product portfolio. The initiative includes a 30-city ‘Technology Tour’ to showcase over 10 innovative solutions tailored for regional industrial clusters, with a strategic focus on EV infrastructure, smart automation, and digital power distribution systems. With India's electrical equipment sector projected to exceed USD 95 billion by 2029 and industrial automation reaching USD 39.65 billion by 2033, Lauritz Knudsen’s entry into deeper markets highlights its intent to ride the momentum of tech-led transformation. The company’s…

26 Jun

Tripura driver gets eastern India’s first Bachmann’s Bundle Pacing, marks milestone in cardiac innovation

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A 33-year-old car driver from Tripura has become the region’s first recipient of complete physiological pacing—Bachmann’s Bundle (BB) Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP)—at Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Kolkata (a Manipal Hospitals unit). The pioneering dual technique replicates the heart’s natural electrical rhythm, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional pacemakers. The patient, Ravi (name changed), had been suffering from a dangerous heart condition—sick sinus syndrome combined with intermittent AV block and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. His heart rate had dropped to a life-threatening 25 beats per minute. Led by Dr. Dilip Kumar, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, the team…

26 Jun

Aluminium futures prices increase marginally

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New Delhi, June 25: Aluminium prices on Wednesday rose marginally by 5 paise to Rs 247.55 per kg in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. Aluminium contracts for July delivery rose by 5 paise, or 0.02 per cent, to Rs 247.55 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business turnover of 3,691 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

25 Jun

Tata AIA launches two equity-linked funds to ride India’s growth story

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has unveiled two new equity-linked funds—Top 200 Alpha 30 Index Fund and Top 200 Alpha 30 Index Pension Fund—designed to empower investors to capitalise on India’s rapid economic growth and strengthen long-term wealth and retirement planning. Launching during the New Fund Offer (NFO) window from June 23 to June 30, 2025, the funds are available at INR 10 per unit and aim to deliver capital appreciation through investments in the Nifty 200 Alpha 30 Index. This index captures 30 high-alpha stocks across sectors, ensuring smart stock selection with higher return potential. Both funds offer dual benefits…

25 Jun

Fenesta enters Medinipur with first showroom in Contai, marks 14th outlet in West Bengal

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Fenesta, India’s leading brand in premium windows and doors, has launched its first showroom in Contai, Purba Medinipur, expanding its footprint in West Bengal to 14 outlets. The showroom, operated by Sujata Enterprise, is located at Serpur village, offering direct access to the company’s full range of products. The new outlet will showcase Fenesta’s comprehensive offerings, including uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, solid panel doors, hardware, and facades. Designed to cater to homeowners, architects, and builders, the showroom aims to provide a hands-on experience of products known for durability, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. “We are excited to bring the…