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Retail inflation at 4-month high, rises to 5.08% in June
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Retail inflation at 4-month high, rises to 5.08% in June

New Delhi, July 12, 2024.Retail inflation surged to 5.08% in June, rising to a 4-month high on an annual basis from 4.80% in May last month, as per government data released on Friday, July 12, 2024.Food inflation rose to 9.55% in June, up from 8.69% in May and 4.55% in June 2023. Rural inflation climbed to 5.67% in June from 5.34% in May and 4.78% in June 2023.In contrast, urban inflation slightly decreased to 4.39% in June from 4.21% in May and 4.96% in June 2023.India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased by 5.9% in May compared to 5% in April, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday.
BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue
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BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue

New Delhi, July 2024.BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the US because they are equipped with airbag inflators that can explode, leading to a potentially serious injury or death.The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with a Takata inflator, the agency said.If the inflator explodes, it may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants of a vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death, the NHTSA said.
Binomo’s New Trading Signals Take the Guesswork Out
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Binomo’s New Trading Signals Take the Guesswork Out

New Delhi, July 2024.The world of trading can be exciting, but it can also be daunting, especially for beginners. Fear, uncertainty, and the constant second-guessing of decisions can cloud judgment and hinder your trading journey. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. At some point, many traders have turned to trading signals for guidance.Trading signals are essentially predictions of future price movements for a particular asset. Their popularity stems from our natural tendency to seek confirmation for our judgments and base decisions on the opinions of others. This is especially true for new traders who might lack the experience and confidence to make independent trades.Understanding this, Binomo is proud to announce the launch of the innovative Trading Signals tool...
125-year-old Assam tea company ventures into retail segment
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125-year-old Assam tea company ventures into retail segment

Guwahati, July 12, 2024.Assam’s 125-year-old Aideobarie Tea Estates has forayed into the retail segment and launched two CTC variants in the state, its proprietor said on Friday.The company unveiled ‘Rujani Tea’ brand in Guwahati, while it was made available in Jorhat markets from mid-June, he said.“We are bringing our experience of 125 years of tea making and the vast resources of selling premium quality tea in our home state. We will soon expand to other cities and towns of Assam, other parts of the northeastern region and then beyond,” Aideobarie Tea Estates proprietor Raj Barooah said.
Tractor Junction Hosted the Prestigious ‘CEAT Specialty presents ITOTY Awards 2024’
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Tractor Junction Hosted the Prestigious ‘CEAT Specialty presents ITOTY Awards 2024’

New Delhi, July 12, 2024.Tractor Junction proudly organized the 5th Edition of Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) Awards, sponsored by CEAT Specialty, on July 10, 2024. This esteemed event celebrated and honoured excellence in the agricultural industry. Commencing at 3:30 PM at Taj Vivanta Dwarka in New Delhi, the event featured keynotes, panel discussions, and awards recognizing excellence in the tractor and farm equipment sector.Gearing up the event was the Partner Showcase, followed by the Deep Prajwalan Ceremony led by all jury members and partners. Thereafter, Mr. Animesh Agarwal — Co-Founder and COO of Tractor Junction — delivered the keynote address.Talking about the event's 5th edition, he said, "With the 5th ITOTY Awards, we cont...
OPPO India Launches Reno12 5G Series; Makes AI Phones Accessible
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OPPO India Launches Reno12 5G Series; Makes AI Phones Accessible

New Delhi, July 12, 2024.OPPO India today announced the launch of the Reno12 series, its first step towards accelerating the availability of AI phones in the country. The Reno12 series — “Your Everyday AI Companion”—boasts features such as AI Eraser 2.0, AI Clear Face, AI Best Face, and Smart Image Matting 2.0 for flawless yet fun photos without complex image editing. The devices also pack the AI Toolbox, powered by Google Gemini LLM, that comprises AI Writer, AI Summary, and AI Speak to enhance daily productivity.The Reno12 Pro 5G will be available in two variants: INR 36,999 for the 12GB+256GB model and INR 40,999 for the 12GB+512GB version. The Reno12 5G will be priced at INR 32,999 and come with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Reno12 Pro 5G will go on sale in India starting 18th...
OYO’s co-working firm Innov8 starts 3 new centres in Delhi-NCR
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OYO’s co-working firm Innov8 starts 3 new centres in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, July 12, 2024.Co-working firm Innov8 has started three new facilities with over 600 sitting capacity in Delhi-NCR at an investment of Rs 10 crore as part of its expansion plan amid a rise in demand for flexible workspace.These three facilities, having a total of 60,000 square feet area, are located at Unitech Cyber Park, DLF Cyber City and Okhla in Delhi-NCR, the company said in a statement."Delhi NCR's thriving startup ecosystem and its position as a major corporate hub make it an ideal location for our latest co-working spaces," Ritesh Malik, Founder of Innov8, said.
Akshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19, to skip Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding
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Akshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19, to skip Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding

Mumbai, July 12, 2024.Actor Akshay Kumar won’t be attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding in Mumbai on Friday, as he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Akshay previously tested positive in the early days of the pandemic, and then again in 2022. The actor will skip not only the Ambani wedding, but also the final leg of promotions for his latest release, Sarfira, a source confirmed to indianexpress.com.Akshay attended the Ambanis’ pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar earlier this year, where he delivered a power-packed dance performance. Akshay felt unwell after some crew members of his promotions team contracted the virus. He tested positive on Friday morning. Anant Ambani had personally invited him to his wedding, which Akshay won’t be able to attend as he has ‘...
Air India introduces real time baggage tracking feature for passengers
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Air India introduces real time baggage tracking feature for passengers

New Delhi, July 12, 2024.Air India has introduced a real time baggage tracking feature for passengers on its website and mobile application.In recent times, there have been complaints against the airline about lost baggage and delays in getting baggage.The Tata Group-owned carrier on Thursday said it is one of the select few airlines in the world to provide this convenience directly to guests without any intervention from airline staff.
Dabur adds 2 lakh outlets to its network in FY24
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Dabur adds 2 lakh outlets to its network in FY24

New Delhi, July 12, 2024.Home-grown firm Dabur India has added two lakh outlets in its sales network in FY24, which is the highest addition by any FMCG company in the country.Now 8 out of every 10 Indian households is a Dabur household, using one or more Dabur products, said its Chairman Mohit Burman in the latest annual report of the company.Dabur India now has one of the largest and deepest distribution networks in the industry, covering over 7.9 million retail outlets and reaching 1,22,000 villages, he said. “We have added 2,00,000 outlets to our network during the year, which marks the highest addition by any FMCG company in India,” said Burman addressing shareholders of the company.Now Dabur’s direct reach has also gone up to 1.42 million retail outlets, he added.“...
Rajasthan Assembly allows minister Kirodi Lal Meena to skip budget session
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Rajasthan Assembly allows minister Kirodi Lal Meena to skip budget session

Jaipur, July 12, 2024.The Rajasthan Assembly on Friday permitted Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena, who recently submitted his resignation from the state cabinet, to not participate in the House proceedings during the current session.Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani announced the decision after a voice vote during Zero Hour.Meena recently put in his papers after the BJP's disappointing performance in the Lok Sabha elections in the state. However, his resignation has not been officially accepted yet.
THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS RANKS THIRD ON THE TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS 2024 LIST OF TOP HOTEL BRANDS
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THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS RANKS THIRD ON THE TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS 2024 LIST OF TOP HOTEL BRANDS

Mumbai, July 12, 2024.The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has once again been honoured for its distinction as a premier luxury global brand, as it is recognised among the Top 3 World's Best Hotel Brands 2024 by the readers of Travel + Leisure. This marks the fourth year of recognition, continuing from 2023, 2021, and 2020. This accolade highlights The Leela's deep-rooted ethos of service excellence and celebrating Indian provenance. This recognition highlights the unwavering dedication towards the relentless pursuit of creating authentic, unparallelled Indian luxury experiences, and The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts' steadfast commitment to epitomizing Indian hospitality for global travellers across the world.Voted the World's #1 Hotel Brand in 2020 and 2021, and #3 in 2023, ...
Fun88 Announced as Associate Partner for Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League
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Fun88 Announced as Associate Partner for Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League

New Delhi, July 12, 2024.Fun88, a leading online entertainment and gaming platform, is thrilled to announce its Associate Partnership with the highly anticipated Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL). As kabaddi continues to gain immense popularity in India, Fun88 is proud to support the growth of the sport at the state level with the UPKL's inaugural season.The UPKL's first season kicks off today, July 11th, marking a significant moment for kabaddi enthusiasts in Uttar Pradesh and across the country. This league offers talented kabaddi players a platform to showcase their skills at the highest level.Fun88's partnership with UPKL goes beyond just sponsorship. This collaboration is dedicated to supporting the kabaddi community in meaningful ways. By supporting local initiatives, t...
The Ultimate 5G ka Champion – TECNO SPARK 20 Pro 5G Goes on Sale Today
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The Ultimate 5G ka Champion – TECNO SPARK 20 Pro 5G Goes on Sale Today

New Delhi, July 12, 2024.TECNO, riding high on a wave of exciting launches in the first half of the year, is buzzing with excitement for the TECNO SPARK 20 Pro 5G, hitting the shelves today. Packed with all the great features users need for smooth smartphone experience at an unbeatable price, the SPARK 20 Pro sale is live on Amazon, offline stores and can be availed at a limited price special launch offer of ₹13,999. Don't miss out on this electrifying deal.TECNO continues the legacy of its versatile SPARK series, incorporating essential features to cater to the diverse needs of the Indian market, ensuring seamless experiences. The SPARK 20 Pro boasts impressive features such as support for 10 5G bands, a chic Superellipse design, 16GB RAM, up to 256GB internal storage, Dolby ...
Samsung Launches Z Fold6, Z Flip6 in India; Pre-book Now for Exciting Offers
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Samsung Launches Z Fold6, Z Flip6 in India; Pre-book Now for Exciting Offers

Gurugram July 11, 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has opened pre-orders for its sixth generation foldable smartphones - Galaxy Z Fold6 and ZFlip6in India, unfolding the next chapter of Galaxy AI. The new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 elevate Galaxy AI to new heights, enabling a range of unique mobile experiences for consumers.  "At Samsung, we are thrilled to open the next chapter of Galaxy Al with our sixth generation foldables- Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. The new smartphones are designed to unfold unique mobile experiences across communications, productivity and creativity. Together with Al-infused connected Galaxy ecosystem, our new products will empower you and enhance your lives. I am excited to share that both Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 are ma...
PepsiCo clocks double-digit volume growth in Indian beverages market in Jun qtr
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PepsiCo clocks double-digit volume growth in Indian beverages market in Jun qtr

New Delhi, July 11, 2024.Global food and beverages major PepsiCo on Thursday reported a double-digit growth in beverages volume in India in the second quarter of the 2024 calendar year, thereby leading to a 2 per cent overall rise in Africa, Middle East & South Asia region.The company also said its convenient foods unit volume grew double-digit in India in the April-June period."Beverage unit volume grew 2 per cent (in Africa, Middle East & South Asia - AMESA region), primarily reflecting double-digit growth in India, partially offset by a high-single-digit decline in Pakistan, a low-single-digit decline in the Middle East and a mid-single-digit decline in Nigeria," PepsiCo said in a regulatory filing.
PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget for 2024-25
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PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget for 2024-25

New Delhi, July 11, 2024.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting eminent economists to elicit their views and suggestions for the upcoming Budget, a senior government official said.Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on July 23. Besides economists and sectoral experts, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery and other members also attended the meeting.Finance Minister Sitharaman, Planning Minister Rao Inderjit Singh, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran and economists Surjit Bhalla and Ashok Gulati and veteran banker K V Kamath among others were present in the meeting.The Budget for 2024-25 will be the first major economic document of the Modi 3.0 government, which, among other things, is expected to lay t...
TCS net profit rises 8.7 pc to Rs 12,040 crore in Q1
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TCS net profit rises 8.7 pc to Rs 12,040 crore in Q1

Jaipur, July 11, 2024.India’s largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday posted an 8.7 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit at Rs 12,040 crore in the first quarter ended June 2024.The net profit for the year-ago period stood at Rs 11,074 crore.Sequentially, however, the net profit fell 3.1 per cent compared to March quarter. “I am pleased to report a strong start to the new fiscal year with all-round growth across industries and markets,” K Krithivasan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of TCS, said in a release.
motorola razr 50 ultra Featuring the Largest and Most Intelligent External Display and the Only Flip Phone with Access to Google’s Gemini
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motorola razr 50 ultra Featuring the Largest and Most Intelligent External Display and the Only Flip Phone with Access to Google’s Gemini

New Delhi, July 11, 2024.Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and innovation, flipped the script of foldable smartphone technology yet again with the launch of its most advanced smartphone in the razr franchise, the motorola razr 50 ultra on 4th July 2024. Starting 10th July, the motorola razr 50 ultra has been made available for pre-bookings on Amazon. Consumers can enjoy the benefits by clicking on Pre-Book Now, then Proceed to checkout by paying Rs 1,999 from Amazon pay Wallet. Money can be added to the Amazon pay Wallet using any payment method available on Amazon.in, then check for confirmation on the motorola razr 50 ultra product page that pre-booking has been done. Afterwards, in order to purchase the pre-booked razr 50 ultra, consumers need to Search m...
SBI raises Rs 10,000 crore through long-term infrastructure bonds
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SBI raises Rs 10,000 crore through long-term infrastructure bonds

New Delhi, July 11, 2024.State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 10,000 crore through its sixth infrastructure bond issuance, offering a coupon of 7.36 per cent.The issue received bids in excess of Rs 18,145 crore and was oversubscribed by around 3.6 times against the base issue size of Rs 5,000 crore, the bank said.The total number of bids received was 120 from investors across segments, including provident funds, pension funds, insurance companies, mutual funds and corporates.The proceeds of bonds, having maturity of 15 years, will be utilized in enhancing long-term resources for funding infrastructure and affordable housing segments, the lender said.“This issuance will help in developing a long-term bond curve and encourage other banks to issue b...
Myntra Integrates Reward Points from Multiple Banks and Brands with Twid’s “Pay with Rewards”
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Myntra Integrates Reward Points from Multiple Banks and Brands with Twid’s “Pay with Rewards”

Bengaluru, July 11, 2024.Twid, India's leading rewards-based payment network, and Myntra, one of the country's leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce platforms, today announced a strategic partnership revolutionizing the shopping experience for customers. The partnership will enable Myntra's customers to seamlessly use their reward points for purchases on the platform with the “Pay with Rewards” construct. The collaboration aims to unleash the true potential of reward points and unlock guaranteed customer savings on their purchases.Myntra's recent End Of Reason Sale (EORS), saw a strategic partnership with Twid. This collaboration allowed Myntra customers to leverage loyalty and reward points from various banks and brands, including Intermiles, PAYBACK (now Zillion), Time...
Rajasthan govt to provide maximum job opportunities to youths, says CM
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Rajasthan govt to provide maximum job opportunities to youths, says CM

Jaipur, July 11, 2024.Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Thursday that the state government will provide maximum employment opportunities to the youth in all sectors, including public and private.He said the government is working to fulfil every dream and aspiration of the youths. The youths are future of the country and Rajasthan will write a new chapter of progress with their energy and enthusiasm, he added.Sharma was addressing the gratitude meeting of the youth for the announcements made in the revised budget 2024-25 at the chief minister's residence on Thursday.
DMRC launches digital QR ticketing system with Amazon Pay
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DMRC launches digital QR ticketing system with Amazon Pay

New Delhi, July 11, 2024.Delhi metro commuters can now purchase mobile-based QR tickets on Amazon Pay, with the DMRC on Thursday partnering with the platform to offer the facility, officials said.The innovative solution provides a quick, contactless, and hassle-free experience for millions of daily users, allowing them to purchase metro QR tickets on the go and transforming the daily commute in the national capital, they said.To avail of this facility, customers can simply click on the Delhi Metro QR ticket option under the Amazon Pay tab and follow some simple steps. They can select 'from' and 'to' stations, complete payment, and receive a mobile QR ticket instantly, the officials said.
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