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Shriram General Insurance HY1 FY24 Net Profit Rises 47%
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Shriram General Insurance HY1 FY24 Net Profit Rises 47%

Jaipur, November 2023. Shriram General Insurance Company (SGIC) on Tuesday said it wrote 27,34,197 policies driven by growth in GWP and higher focus towards Electrical Vehicle segment (6.39%). The company earned a net profit of Rs 217 crores during the first half of FY24, a 47 % increase YoY. For the Q2 of FY24, the net profit was Rs 119 crores. The Board of Directors declared an Interim Dividend of Rs. 3/- per share. The insurer, jointly owned by Shriram Group and Africa’s Sanlam Group, said that 83% of all its policies were issued through digital mode. Its Gross Written Premium (GWP) stood at Rs 1310 crores, a rise of 32 % over the same period last year and the Company is hopeful of achieving a premium growth of around 40% in FY 2023-24. The company’s solvency at the end of Sept...
IBM Expands Relationship with AWS to Deepen Generative AI Innovation and Launch a New Innovation Lab in India
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IBM Expands Relationship with AWS to Deepen Generative AI Innovation and Launch a New Innovation Lab in India

Bangalore, November 07, 2023. IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an expansion of its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS)to help more mutual clients operationalize and derive value from the latest technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI). As part of this, IBM launched the Innovation Lab, in collaboration with AWS, at the IBM Client Experience Center in Bangalore. The lab is a first of its kind for the IBM-AWS collaboration and is open to clients from around the world to explore joint IBM-AWS solutions and test prototypes and proofs of value that aim to help accelerate innovation across industries such as Banking and Financial Services, Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, Travel and Transportation, and Healthcare, among others. The lab is div...
Standard Chartered Bank drives in financing access for Tata Motors’Passenger Electric Vehicle Dealers
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Standard Chartered Bank drives in financing access for Tata Motors’Passenger Electric Vehicle Dealers

Jaipur, November 06, 2023. Standard Chartered Bank, India, today announced that it has partnered with Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, for offering Supply Chain Finance Solutions to their passenger Electric Vehicle (EV) dealers. Currently Standard Chartered Bank offers inventory funding limitsto the ICE dealerships of Tata Motors, across its Passenger and Commercial Vehicle businesses. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will enable the Bank to extend additional limits to the dealers exclusively for procurement of EVs from Tata Motors, through its subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML). Tata Motors has been dominating the Indian 4-wheeler EVmarket commanding a market share of over 73% andthis funding solution will further augment the com...
Costa Coffee launches its Diwali campaign, #CostaWaliDiwali in collaboration with Shivesh Bhatia
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Costa Coffee launches its Diwali campaign, #CostaWaliDiwali in collaboration with Shivesh Bhatia

New Delhi, 06 November, 2023. Costa Coffee, Coca-Cola’s leading coffee brand in the commercial beverage categories in India, is excited to launch the Diwali campaign of this year, #CostaWaliDiwali in collaboration with Shivesh Bhatia, the renowned baker and content creator. Together, they bring forth an unforgettable Diwali-inspired menu for coffee enthusiasts. This collaboration ensures a remarkable experience, seamlessly fusing the traditional Diwali essence with Costa Coffee's modern and innovative spirit. To embrace the vibrant flavours and festive spirit of Diwali, Costa Coffee proudly presents the Blisstachio Rose beverage family. Taking inspiration from traditional Indian mithai, this exceptional collection re imagines these timeless flavours in a contemporary avatar, crafting...
Markets continue to rally for 2nd day on positive global trends
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Markets continue to rally for 2nd day on positive global trends

Mumbai, November 03, 2023. Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended with gains on Friday in line with positive trends in global markets. Extending its previous day's rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 282.88 points or 0.44 per cent to settle at 64,363.78. During the day, it jumped 454.29 points or 0.70 per cent to 64,535.19. The Nifty went up by 97.35 points or 0.51 per cent to 19,230.60.
Celebrate Festive Glamour in Style with Modicare Limited’s Exclusive Festive Range, Urban Color London Gold Collection
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Celebrate Festive Glamour in Style with Modicare Limited’s Exclusive Festive Range, Urban Color London Gold Collection

New Delhi, November 03, 2023. Amidst the joyous festivities echoing across India, Modicare Limited; one of India’s leading direct-selling companies is delighted to unveil its limited-edition Urban Color London Gold Collection. Offering a range of vibrant and colorful cosmetics, this collection provides the perfect opportunity to radiate with brilliance and make this festive season truly unforgettable. The Gold Collection, launched under Modicare’s color cosmetics brand Urban Color London reflects the individuality of today's woman – strong, independent, intelligent, creative, and vivacious. Each product within the Gold Collection, from the striking Black Loyalty Kajal to the array of 6 vivid Creme Lipcolors and 6 dazzling Matte Lipcolors, has been carefully crafted to encapsulat...
Tata Motors Consolidated Q 2 FY2 4 Results: Automaker posts Rs 3,764-crore profit
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Tata Motors Consolidated Q 2 FY2 4 Results: Automaker posts Rs 3,764-crore profit

New Delhi, November 2023. Tata Motors Ltd. (TML) announced its results for quarter ending September 30, 2023.   Consolidated(₹ Cr Ind AS)Jaguar Land Rover(£m, IFRS)Tata Commercial Vehicles(₹Cr, Ind AS)Tata Passenger Vehicles(₹ Cr, Ind AS)FY24Vs. PYFY24Vs. PYFY24Vs. PYFY24Vs. PYQ2 FY24Revenue105,12832.1 %6,85730.4 %20,08722.3%   12,174(3.0)%   EBITDA (%)13.7400 bps14.9430 bps10.4540 bps6.5110 bpsEBIT (%)7.5510 bps7.3630 bps7.9 560 bps1.8140 bpsPBT (bei)6,110₹7,883 crs442£615m1,526₹1,234 crs296₹129 crsH1 FY24Revenue207,36436.8 %13,76042.4 %37,07813.4%   25,0133.8%   EBITDA (%)14.0540 bps15.6680 bps10.0480 bps5.910 bpsEBIT (%)7.8680 bps8.0950 bps7.2460 bps1.480 bpsPBT (bei)11,439₹18,175 crs877£1,574m2,462₹1,869 c...
TPEM and JLR announce platform-sharing partnership to accelerate development of TPEM’s ‘premium pure electric’ series ‘Avinya’
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TPEM and JLR announce platform-sharing partnership to accelerate development of TPEM’s ‘premium pure electric’ series ‘Avinya’

Mumbai, November 2023. Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover Plc (JLR), both 100% subsidiaries of Tata Motors Limited (TML),have enteredinto a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the licensing of JLR’s Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform for a royalty fee (including electrical architecture, electric drive unit, battery pack and manufacturing know-hows) for the development of TPEM’s ‘premium pure electric’ vehicles series ‘Avinya’ on the EMA platform.TPEM and JLR will also enter into an Engineering Services Agreement (ESA)to support TPEM’s change content requirements for the first vehicle development. JLR’s EMA platform will underpin JLR’s next generation of ‘pure electric’ mid-sized SUVs for international markets,to be launched from 2025 onwa...
Srinagar Smart City takes the green route with Tata Motors Ultra EV electric buses
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Srinagar Smart City takes the green route with Tata Motors Ultra EV electric buses

Srinagar,  November 2023. Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it has supplied the first batch of state-of-the art Ultra EV air-conditioned electric buses to Srinagar Smart City Limited, via TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Pvt Ltd, a Tata Motors Group company. The delivery of the electric buses is a part of its larger order to supply, maintain and operate 100 electric buses in Srinagar and 100 electric buses in Jammu, for a period 12-years for Jammu and Srinagar Smart City projects. The collaboration is a part of an initiative of Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir to establish an environmentally and financially sustainable network of public transport for Srinagar. The zero-emission bus...
Kotak Mahindra Bank and Zurich Insurance Group Announce Strategic Alliance
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Kotak Mahindra Bank and Zurich Insurance Group Announce Strategic Alliance

Mumbai, November 02, 2023.  Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“Bank”), Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (“Kotak General Insurance”) and Zurich Insurance Company Limited (“Zurich”) have entered into definitive agreements for a transaction wherebyZurich will invest(approximately)Rs 4,051croreto acquire a51% stake in Kotak General Insurancethrough a combination of fresh growth capital and share purchase. Further, Zurich will acquire an additional stake of 19% within a period of three years from its initial acquisition (“Transaction”). Zurich’s investment represents the single largest investment by a global strategic insurer in an Indian non-life insurer. Dipak Gupta, MD & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited said, “The alliance brings together two trusted and respected b...
Tanishq Embraces the Spirit of Diwali
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Tanishq Embraces the Spirit of Diwali

Bengaluru, November 01, 2023. As the enchanting festival of lights, Diwali, draws near, Tanishq, India's premier jewelry brand, embarks on a magical journey that delves deep into the heart of the glorious past. Introducing the 'Dharohar' collection, Tanishq pays a heartfelt tribute to the timeless charm of heirloom artifacts from an era long gone by, beautifully weaving a connection between the old and new legacies, bridging generations with a sense of heritage and nostalgia. ‘Dharohar' is more than just a collection, it is a celebration of the heart-warming narratives that have shaped the magnificent past. It is a testament to the traditions handed down through generations, from treasured family recipes to cherished memories that define who we are. With 'Dharohar,' Tanishq introdu...
IDFC First Bank Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 35% YoY to Rs 751 crore
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IDFC First Bank Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 35% YoY to Rs 751 crore

Jaipur, October 2023. IDFC First Bank reported a net profit of Rs 751 crore for the quarter ended September 30 which was up 35% year-on-year versus Rs 556 crore reported by the company in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The standalone core operating profit grew 38% YOY from Rs 1,052 crore in Q2FY23 to Rs 1,456 crore for Q2FY24. The net interest income (NII) grew 32% YoY from Rs 3,002 crore in Q2FY23 to Rs 3,950 crore in Q2FY24. The net interest margin was 6.32% in Q2FY24 as compared to 5.83% in Q2FY23 and 6.33% in Q1FY24. The fee and other income grew by 46% YoY from Rs 945 crore in Q2FY23 to Rs 1,376 crore in Q2FY24. The retail fees constitute 93% of the overall fees for the quarter Q2FY24. The consolidated net profit was up over 2% quarter on quar...
India Mobile Congress 2023  forum witnessed 620 use-cases across Technology & Telecom, Govt and Startups Sector
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India Mobile Congress 2023  forum witnessed 620 use-cases across Technology & Telecom, Govt and Startups Sector

New Delhi, October 2023. Over 1.5 lakh record number of participants from 67 countries participated in the 7th Edition of Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023, the largest telecom, media and technology forum in Asia, jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). The 3-day exhibition-cum-forum held from October 27-29 under the theme of Global Digital Innovation was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the presence of Shri Ashwani Vaishnav, Union Minister for Communications and Shri Devusinh Chauhan. It was also attended by industry stalwarts Shri Akash M Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, Shri Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and Shri Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman...
India 5G rollout fastest in world but revenues not picked up: COAI DG
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India 5G rollout fastest in world but revenues not picked up: COAI DG

New Delhi, October 30, 2023. Rollout of 5G network in India has been the fastest in the world but revenue has not picked up as apps that are generating 80 per cent of the traffic are not paying for the network, a top official of the telecom industry body COAI said. While speaking with PTI at India Mobile Congress, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Director General S P Kochhar said telecom players do not want to burden consumers but someone has to bear the cost of investment being made in the network. "The 5G rollout has been very good. It has set world records with the fastest 5G rollout. But having said that, I'm a little constrained to say that the revenues for the telecom industry have not picked up," Kochhar said.
Telecom Industry Talent demand-supply gap to jump to 3.8 times by 2030, says TSSC – Draup Report
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Telecom Industry Talent demand-supply gap to jump to 3.8 times by 2030, says TSSC – Draup Report

New Delhi, October 2023. The Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), India's premier skill development institution for the telecom sector today launched the report “Telecom Talent in 5G Era: Demand Supply Skill Gap Report 2023-24”,in association with Draup, charting out the job opportunities in the Indian telecom sector, the demand supply gap, convergence of telecom with the technology sector, and the potential of talent in India across various job roles.The report was launched at the panel ‘Unlocking the power of Telecom: Skilling for a Connected World’ at India Mobile Congress with Industry leaders like Atul Kumar Tiwari, MSDE; Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, NCVET; Pankaj Mohindroo, ICEA; Priyanka Anand, Ericsson;Carsten S. Schröder, DADB and Arvind Bali, CEO, Telecom Sector Skill Council.T...
OPTIEMUS INFRACOM ANNOUNCES ITS FORAY INTO DRONE  MANUFACTURING FOR INDIA AND GLOBAL MARKETS
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OPTIEMUS INFRACOM ANNOUNCES ITS FORAY INTO DRONE  MANUFACTURING FOR INDIA AND GLOBAL MARKETS

New Delhi, October 27th, 2023. Optiemus Infracom Limited (OIL), one of India’s leading electronics and telecommunications manufacturing companies, announced its foray into Unmanned Systems with the launch of technologically-sophisticated, high-precision drones that have been designed and manufactured in India. The diverse range of drones have been showcased at the India Mobile Congress 2023. The products showcased by Optiemus Infracom carry cutting-edge technology, including advanced sensors, secure communication systems, and stringent safety protocols. Optiemus Infracom will be investing ₹250 Million in Optiemus Unmanned Systems (OUS) – a new division of the company. The company ...
Reserve Bank of India grants in-principle authorisation to ‘Zaakpay’ to act as online payment aggregator
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Reserve Bank of India grants in-principle authorisation to ‘Zaakpay’ to act as online payment aggregator

Gurugram, October 26, 2023. Zaakpay, a reliable and secure payment gateway arm of MobiKwik, has received in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)to operate as a payment aggregator. RBI’s in-principle authorisation will enable Zaakpay to onboard new merchants onto its platformfor quick and easy processing of online payments. Zaakpay operates and works with leading brands across sectors such ase-commerce, mobility,bill Payments and more. Zaakpay is a trusted payment gateway partner for multiple merchants and offers 100+ different payment methods across UPI, Debit andCredit cards, Net Banking, and mobile wallets options. Zaakpay offers multiple levels of encryption, system-level firewalls and aims to abide by all PAPG compliancessuch as PCI DSS, PA DSS, Tokenis...
Kotak Mahindra Bank partners with National E-Governance Services Limited to issue electronic Bank Guarantee
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Kotak Mahindra Bank partners with National E-Governance Services Limited to issue electronic Bank Guarantee

Mumbai, October 2023. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL/Kotak) today announced that it has partnered with National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) to issue its first electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) on the latter’s platform. The tie-up enables the digitisation of Trade, thus helping eliminate paper-based issuance of Bank Guarantees. The digitisation includes issuance, amendment, closure, digital stamping and signing, significantly reducing the Guarantee turnaround time (TAT) to a few hours compared to 2-3 working days for the paper-based process. The e-BG also mitigates the authentication risks. Paritosh Kashyap, President & Head Wholesale Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “Kotak Mahindra Bank has been at the forefront of providing our customers convenience and ease of b...
Federal Bank opens7 New Branches on its Founders’ Day
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Federal Bank opens7 New Branches on its Founders’ Day

Sri Ganganagar, October 2023. Federal Bank opened a new branch in Sri Ganganagar- Rajasthan, among 6 other new branches across different regions in India as part of its Founders’ Day celebrations. Other branch location includesDelhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. These strategic expansions are part of the Bank's commitment to providing enhanced financial services to serve its customers better in diverse regions across the country and fostering economic growth in the communities.  The new branches will offer a comprehensive range of banking products and services, including personal banking, business banking, loans, savings and current accounts, investment solutions, and much more. Federal Bank's dedicated team of experienced professionals will be avai...
Tech Mahindra Q2’24 Revenue Rs 12,864 crores
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Tech Mahindra Q2’24 Revenue Rs 12,864 crores

Mumbai, October 26 2023. Tech Mahindra Ltd., a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services today announced the audited consolidated financial results for its quarterended September 30th, 2023. Financial highlights for the quarter (USD)Financial highlights for the quarter (₹)₹ 12,864 crores; down 2.2% QoQ, down 2.0% YoY₹ 1,072 crores; down 19.9% QoQ, down 46.0% YoY₹ 494 crores; down 28.7% QoQ, down 61.6% YoYOther Highlights                                                            CP ...
Kotak White Credit Card to present a ‘Perfect’ evening with Ed Sheeran
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Kotak White Credit Card to present a ‘Perfect’ evening with Ed Sheeran

Mumbai, 25th October, 2023. Building on the recent successes of Backstreet Boys’ DNA World Tour– India; Trevor Noah’s Off The Record Tour– India; and WestLife’supcoming The Wild Dreams Tour - India. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/“Kotak”) will present a ‘Perfect’ evening at pop music sensation, Ed Sheeran’s much-awaited ‘+ - = ÷ x’ Mathematics Tour – India. The India leg of this best-selling tour will be the final stop in the Asia Tour and will be held at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in the heart of Mumbai on March 16th, 2024. The special guest for the show will be singer-songwriter Calum Scott. Kotak White Credit Card is the official sponsor of the show. The bank today announced an exclusive 48-hour access to the pre-sale of the tour’s tickets for Kotak Credit Card customers sta...
Tata Motors unveils state-of-the-art facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies
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Tata Motors unveils state-of-the-art facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

Pune, October 2023. Tata Motors, India’s largest automobile company, unveiled two state-of-the-art & new-age R&D facilities for meeting its mission of offering sustainable mobility solutions.The unveilings constitute of engine test cell for development of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine and the necessary infrastructure for storage and dispensing of Hydrogen fuel for the Fuel Cell and H2ICE vehicles. These facilities are yet another step forward from the company towards carbon neutrality, while tapping the strong potential of Hydrogen as a clean energy source. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “Tata Motors has been leading the global megatrend of sustainable, connected and safer mobility in India. We believe Hydrogen to be...
Anushka and Virat’s New Venture ‘Nisarga’
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Anushka and Virat’s New Venture ‘Nisarga’

New Delhi, 23 October 2023. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have announced their first everforay into promoting events and experiences through theirnew venture “Nisarga”. Nisarga will associate with like-minded partners to promote high impact events and IPs. The initiatives will undertake curation of special segments in existing IPs as well as develop and create new platforms. As a first step, Nisarga has tied up withElite Octane, a specialist motorsports and entertainment eventscompany with cult IPs like The Valley Run. As a partner Elite Octane will be instrumental in executing various activities and creating new platform segments, especially in the domains of motorsportsand entertainment.The calendar of events currently comprises of 3 motor sporting events, expos and one music conc...
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