Business

10 Sep

Digitally savvy Indians step towards financial planning

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The findings of the COVID-19 edition of the survey titled ‘Max Life India Protection Quotient- Express’ (IPQ Express) has been unveiled by Max Life Insurance Company Limited (Max Life) unveiled. The survey revealed dominant consumer sentiment in the times of COVID-19 on the back of how protected digitally savvy urban Indians feel with respect to financial security, savings and investments, medical preparedness, key anxieties, and new acceptance levels in an increasingly digital world. The digitally savvy, urban respondents of East of India revealed a protection quotient of 46 during COVID-19 times, a point higher than the national average of 45.…

08 Sep

Piaggio Vespa Racing Sixties 125 and 150 CC

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Piaggio India introduced the special edition Vespa Racing Sixties in 125 and 150 CC. The iconic Vespa compliments the bold simplicity and exclusivity sported by the racing vehicles of the 1960s. The classic and rich sporty appeal of the Racing Sixties is complemented with the colour theme of 1960s racing machines. The clean graphic lines enhance the sides and the front tie while the highlighted matte black finish of surrounding elements including the rear-view mirrors, grab handle and footrests, the front and rear light applique and the Muffler cover create a unique contrast appeal. The new Vespa special series have…

08 Sep

Assam CM holds discussion with Jorhat Chambers of Commerce,

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today held a meeting with the members of Chambers of Commerce of Jorhat district at the conference hall of Jorhat Circuit House and discussed with them several problems they faced in the post lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic. During the meeting the Chambers raised several problems that afflicted them in the aftermath of the lockdown period. Sonowal while giving a patience hearing to all their problems assured them that their problems would be addressed to pragmatically. Responding to a problem which the Mariani Chamber of Commerce has initiated with regard to operation of ASTC buses between…

07 Sep

OYO sets up helpline for students

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OYO, the world’s leading hospitality chain has rolled out discounts on its app and website for students appearing for the national entrance as well as state examinations like JEE-Main and NEET 2020. OYO has also set up an email helpline students_stay@oyorooms.com. This initiative is a part of OYO’s ongoing efforts to serve the larger community dealing with various uncertainties and challenges due to COVID-19. Students or their parents can easily book an OYO hotel with the Sanitised Stays tag near their examination center by redeeming the coupon code ‘OYO4Students’ across OYO’s booking platforms including the app, website and email helpline.…

07 Sep

L&T completes divestment of E&A business

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Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India’s leading engineering, technology, construction and financial services conglomerate, completed the strategic divestment of its Electrical & Automation (L&T E&A) business to Schneider Electric, a global player in energy management and automation. Mr A.M. Naik, Group Chairman, L&T said, “The closure of divestment of the E&A business is a key milestone in our stated long-term strategy. We believe Schneider Electric is the right partner to grow the business that L&T had nurtured and grown over the decades.” Mr S. N. Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, L&T said, “This all-cash deal will help us create a much stronger…

04 Sep

Sony launches High Power Party Speaker range

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Sony India introduced four exciting new models to its High Power Party Speaker range with the MHC-V83D, MHC-V73D, MHC-V43D and MHC-V13. Packed with stunning sound and experiential party lights, these Party Speakers are set to make every moment at a party memorable. The range of High Power Party Speakers will be available across Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores and another e-commerce website in India at a price range of Rs. 16,990 to Rs 56,990. This new High Power Party Speaker range feature better power and improved sound quality. The Omnidirectional Party Sound…

04 Sep

Lysol unveils ‘Safe To Touch’ campaign

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Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, India’s leading disinfectant brand Lizol has been educating consumers on understanding the need for disinfection to help break the chain of this deadly infection. Now, Lizol launched its new campaign ‘Safe To Touch’. The new ‘Safe To Touch’ campaign is a behaviour change campaign and is aimed at educating consumers. The ‘Safe To Touch’ campaign will be Pan-India and in multiple Indian languages, focusing on the need to clean and disinfect surfaces to keep all safe and break the chain of infection. The ‘Safe To Touch’ campaign is focused on raising awareness during…

03 Sep

Amway India focuses on a digital-first approach

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Amway has a stated global A70 multi-year growth strategy which is focused on unleashing the power of entrepreneurship with social commerce. As part of this multi-year growth strategy, Amway India has identified the rise of the gig economy as a key global megatrend. In-line with this and in its endeavour to support the revival of the Indian economy, Amway India is focused on enabling growth for its Direct Retailers/Sellers and creating new sources of business generation for their profitable, sustainable success. Now, Amway India is making significant strides towards strengthening the gig economy ecosystem in the country. The FMCG industry,…

03 Sep

‘Smile Karo aur shuru ho jao’ campaign

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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the market leader in oral care, recently launched a new communication under its ‘Smile karo aur shuru ho jao’ campaign. The new film inspires people to use the lockdown as a moment for reassessment and start challenging journeys with optimism. The story reveals the journey of an elderly woman whose heightened loneliness during the lockdown propels her to take charge of her life with a decision to find companionship. The narrative describes her experience of overcoming inhibitions and fear of social judgment, leading us to witness a pivotal moment in her life after the lockdown where she…

02 Sep

RAHUL GANDHI SLAMS CENTER WITH “MODI-MADE” DISASTERS

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Mr Gandhi’s attack picked up from where party colleague P Chidambaram left off . Mr Chidambaram told NDTV that the country should not “blame God for a manmade disaster” – a two-in-one swipe at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s “act of God” remark and the sharp fall in GDP. RAHUL GANDHI TWEETED:“India is reeling under Modi-made disasters: Historic GDP reduction -23.9%; Highest Unemployment in 45 years; 12 crore job loss; Center not paying states GST dues; Globally highest COVID-19 daily cases, deaths; External aggression at our borders,”