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RBI asks banks to use info from all relevant sources for risk assessment

Mumbai, October 10, 2024. The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday asked banks, NBFCs, and other entities regulated by it to use information obtained from all relevant internal and external sources for their risk assessment exercise. Reserve Bank's Regulated entities (REs) have to carry out ‘Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment’ exercise periodically to identify, assess and take effective measures to mitigate their Money Laundering (ML), Terrorist Financing (TF) and Proliferation Financing (PF) risks for clients, countries or geographic areas, products, services, and transactions or delivery channels. In this regard, the central bank has issued 'The Internal Risk Assessment Guidance for Money Laundering/ Terrorist Financing’ for the REs, particularly for the deali...
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RBI Monetary Policy:RBI keeps repo rate unchanged

New Delhi, October 2024. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its fourth bi-monthly monetary policy for FY25 today, October 9. After a three-day meeting of the six-member RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that the rate-setting panel decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the tenth straight meeting. However, the MPC changed the policy stance to ‘Neutral’ from ‘withdrawal of accommodation’. FY25 GDP growth estimates were retained at 7.2%, while CPI Inflation forecast for FY25 remained at 4.5%. Stay tuned to our RBI policy live blog for the latest updates. We continue to see the possibility of a rate cut in Q4 2024. Despite the governors’ emphasis that monetary policy decisions are driven primarily by domesti...
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Galaxy A16 5G, First A Series With 6 Generations of OS Upgrades, Set to Launch in India Soon

Gurugram October, 2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Galaxy A16 5G smartphone in India. Galaxy A16 5G marks a significant advancement in mid-range smartphones by providing 6 generations of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G boasts segment-defining features while offering exceptional value to consumers. The Galaxy A16 5G is set to adorn the premium Galaxy A-Series design with the signature ‘Key Island’ aesthetic. The new glasstic back pattern, coupled with a larger display and thinner bezels, transforms Galaxy A16 5G into a truly immersive entertainment device, perfect for streaming visual content. Galaxy A16 5G will be available in three stunning colours: Gold, Light Green, and Blue ...
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JCB India launches its most fuel-efficient Tracked Excavator

Pune, October, 2024. India’s leading Manufacturer of Earthmoving and Construction Equipment, JCB India, today launched its JCB NXT 215 LC Fuel Master Tracked Excavator at its state-of-the-art factory in Pune. In addition to its introduction to the domestic market, the machine will also be exported to countries around the world.   The JCBNXT 215 LC Fuel Master has been extensively engineered to reduce fuel consumption by 14% compared to the previous model. It has been tested for demanding working cycles for Indian operations and significantly benefits customers through reduced operating costs. This has been possible through optimised Hydraulics using JCB’s Intelliflow Hydraulics technology. The machine now gives real-time fuel consumption data through the onboard interface scr...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Goes on Sale in India with Exciting Introductory Offers

Gurugram, October, 2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the sale of Galaxy S24 FE, the latest addition to the Galaxy AI ecosystem that delivers premium mobile experiences to more users. Starting today, Galaxy S24 FE will be available on Samsung.com and at leading retail stores. Galaxy S24 FE, powered by the AI-based ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI’s Photo Assist features,comes with enhanced camera setup that empowers users to be more creative. It’s the perfect device for gaming on the go with a 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a long-lasting 4700mAh battery, and a powerful Exynos 2400 series chipset. The Galaxy S24 FE offers premium Galaxy AI tools and ecosystem connectivity to enhance communication, productivity and creativity — all housed in an i...
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India Mobile Congress 2024 to unveil 2nd edition of ‘Aspire’ Start-up Program with over 900 Start-ups

New Delhi, October 2024. As the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 approaches, IMC today announced the second edition of the Aspire, the flagship start-up program introduced in the last edition. The program was a success last year with over 400 startups participating and showcasing their innovations in various sectors in technology. The eighth edition of India Mobile Congress is scheduled to take place from 15th-18th October, 2024 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). For the upcoming edition of Aspire, IMC has partnered with Telecom Centres of Excellence India (TCOE), Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) and TiE Delhi-NCR, with over 900 startups expected to s...
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OPPO India Celebrates Diwali with a New Brand Campaign #VishwasKaDeep

New Delhi, October 09, 2024. This Diwali, OPPO India ignites the festive spirit with its new campaign #VishwasKaDeep. Through a captivating film and a series of engaging digital experiences, the campaign explores the unique Diwali celebrations across India, capturing the essence of unity in diversity. The message, “Har Diwali Vishwas Ka Deep Jalati Hai”, celebrates the deep-rooted trust and hope that connect people and communities during this festive season.  The heartwarming ad film—live on OPPO India’s YouTube and Instagram, OTT platforms and cinemas—takes viewers on a vivid journey across regions. It begins in the sand-dusted lands of Rajasthan, where a young man travels to his hometown of Jodhpur amidst a fierce sandstorm. Guided by a Diwali lamp lit by h...
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RBI MPC 2024: Policy rate unchanged at 6.5% for 10th time in a row

New Delhi, October 09, 2024 Taking various factors into consideration the MPC has projected real GDP growth for 2024-25 to 7.2%. This number remains unchanged from the last projection. Also, taking various factors into consideration, the CPI inflation for 2024-25 has been projected at 4.5%, the same as projected in the previous policy. Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the central bank’s decision on policy rates in the RBI’s concluding day  MPC meeting on Wednesday. “The Flexible monitory policy framework has completed 8 years. This is major structural reform, “ Mr. Das said in a statement. The RBI announced a balanced monetary policy, opting to keep interest rates unchanged while shifting its stance to neutral. The overall tone remained positive from the market’s perspectiv...
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Optiemus drones achieve new milestone; clears 19,000 feet at Umling La pass 

New Delhi, 8th October 2024. Optiemus Unmanned Systems Private Limited (OUS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Optiemus Infracom Limited (a leading telecommunications and electronics manufacturing group in India), today announced that it has marked a significant milestone at the Him Drone-A-Thon 2024. Organized by the Indian Army from 16th to 24th September 2024 in Leh-Ladakh, the event tested the innovations in India’s most advanced unmanned systems. The first phase of trials took place at the Wari la Pass, with successful companies advancing to demonstrate their drone capabilities at the Umling La Pass, World’s highest motorable pass at an altitude of 19,200 feet. OUS showcased itshigh endurance Vajra 65 and Vajra 100 quadcopter drones and demonstrated their advanced missi...
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Samsung Led the First Wave of India’s Festive Season Sale in 2024

Gurugram, October 08, 2024. Smartphone sales grew 11% year-over-year in the first wave of the festive season sales in India between September 26 and October 6, 2024, according to latest estimates from TechInsights. Please do note that the first wave of the festive season in 2024 was 11 days compared to 7-8 days in the past couple of years and all year-over-year is comparing 2024’s first wave with 2023’s first wave.  Samsung led the smartphone sales volume with a 20% market share, led by top-selling models such as Galaxy M35, Galaxy S23, Galaxy A14, Galaxy S23 FE, etc., TechInsights said. Samsung sales in unit terms grew 17% YoY in 2024’s first wave compared to 2023’s first wave, TechInsights added. Commenting on Samsung's performance, Abhilash Kumar, Industry Analyst at Te...
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HERO MOTOCORP UNVEILS FESTIVE CAMPAIGN SHUBH MUHURAT AAYA, HERO SAATH LAYA

New Delhi, October, 2024. Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has announced an innovative festive campaign that celebrates the auspicious beginning of festivities in India and embodies the country’s rich heritage and traditions. ‘ShubhMuhuratAaya, Hero SaathLaya’marks the third edition of Hero MotoCorp’s Grand Indian Festival of Trust (GIFT)offering customers an exciting opportunity to dial up the festive cheer by bringing home their favourite Hero MotoCorp products. In an industry-first approach, Hero MotoCorp is introducing a ground-breaking Gen-AI campaign, ‘ShubhMuhuratSaathi,’ featuring youth icons and actors, Divyendu Sharma and Hansika Motwani. Through an exciting AI feature, the celebrities will feature in a personalised video messa...
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Samsung India Announces Winners for ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2024’

New Delhi, October, 2024. Samsung India has announced the winning teams, Eco Tech Innovator and METAL for the 3rd edition of ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2024’, the company’s flagship national education and innovation competition. While Eco Tech Innovator from Golaghat, Assam was declared the Community Champion in the School Track, METAL from Udupi, Karnataka was announced as the Environment Champion in the Youth Track, demonstrating the reach of the programme outside major Indian cities. Eco Tech Innovator, which developed an idea around equitable access to non-contaminated potable drinking water, received a seed grant of INR 25 lakh for prototype advancement. METAL, which developed technology for arsenic removal from ground water, received a grant of INR 5...
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Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 3,04,189 in Q2 FY25

Mumbai, October 08, 2024. The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in Q2 FY25, including Jaguar Land Rover**were at 3,04,189 nos., lower by 11%, as compared to Q2 FY24. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in Q2 FY25 were at 86,133 nos., lower by 19%, over Q2 FY24.  Global wholesales of Tata Motorspassenger vehicles* in Q2 FY25 were at 1,30,753nos., lower by 6% as compared to Q2 FY24.  Global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover** were 87,303 vehicles, lower by 10% as compared to Q2 FY24.Jaguar wholesales for the quarter were 5,961 vehicles, while Land Rover wholesales for the quarter were 81,342 vehicles.
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Project Jaldhara, a Water Management Initiative, Wins Award at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards

New Delhi, 08 October 2024. The Coca-Cola India Foundation, Anandana, has been awarded the prestigious CSR Journal Excellence Award in the Environment Category for its flagship initiative, Project Jaldhara in partnership with a rural development NGO, S M Sehgal Foundation. The award was presented at the 7th CSR Journal Excellence Awards on 30th September 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, attended by dignitaries including Shri Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Shri Om Birla, Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. This acknowledgment underscoresThe Coca-Cola India Foundation’s commitment to sustainable water management and its efforts to provide safe water access to communities. This initiative is a cornerstone of Coca-Cola India’s 2030 Water Security Strategy, aime...
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Hyatt India and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Redefine Cultural Partnership

Mumbai, October 2024, Hyatt India today announced astrategic collaborationwith the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC),a first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary cultural space in the sphere of arts. The collaboration will provide World of Hyatt members exclusive access to a range of unique experiencesand privileges at NMACCfrom across the globe. The collaboration marks a significant step in Hyatt’s commitment to delivering unparalleled hospitality that goes beyond guest experiences at the hotels. It will cater to the evolving needs of the hotel’s discerning clientele by offering thoughtfully curated moments in the realms of art, culture, and fine dining. True to the Cultural Centre’s visionof showcasing the best of India and the world, World of Hyatt memberswill be able to enjoy...
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TKM Enhances Educational Infrastructure at Two Government Schools in Ramanagara District

Bangalore, October 2024. In line with its unwavering commitment to strengthening educational infrastructure in rural areas, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the successful completion and handover of newly modernized facilities at two Government schools in Ramanagara District. This initiative reflects TKM's dedication to fostering state-of-the-art learning environments that cater to the evolving needs of local communities. TKM has already completed modernization projects at 13 Government schools, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to educational development. The ceremonial handover of the modernized Government Higher Primary School (GHPS) Chakkare and GHPS Kodamballi took place in the esteemed presence of Shri D. K. Shivakumar Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. ...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Goes on Sale in India with Exciting Introductory Offers

Gurugram October 04, 2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the sale of Galaxy S24 FE, the latest addition to the Galaxy AI ecosystem that delivers premium mobile experiences to more users. Starting today, Galaxy S24 FE will be available on Samsung.com and at leading retail stores. Galaxy S24 FE, powered by the AI-based ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI’s Photo Assist features,comes with enhanced camera setup that empowers users to be more creative. It’s the perfect device for gaming on the go with a 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a long-lasting 4700mAh battery, and a powerful Exynos 2400 series chipset. The Galaxy S24 FE offers premium Galaxy AI tools and ecosystem connectivity to enhance communication, productivity and creativity — all housed in an...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+ Go On Sale in India

Gurugran, October 2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the commencement of sales for its AI-powered tablets- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+ in India. Bringing ground-breaking innovations, including flagship performance, enhanced creative toolsand advanced Galaxy AI features designed to elevate productivity and creativity, these are the world’s first AI-ready tablets. Galaxy Tab S10 series is available startingtodayon Samsung.com, Samsung Smart Café’s, and all other leading online and offline retail stores. Customers can own Galaxy Tab S10+ starting INR 76999 and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra starting INR 93999 with exciting bank cashbacks. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+ leverage major advancements in AI technology to boost user’...
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‘Zindaginama’ to stream on Sony LIV from October 10, 2024

New Delhi, October 04, 2024. "Zindaginama", an anthology series exploring lives of people living with mental illness, will premiere on Sony LIV on October 10, the streamer announced on Friday. The show's release will coincide with the World Mental Health Day, which is celebrated on October 10 every year to advocate against social stigma associated with mental health issues. "Zindaginama" will present six unique stories -- titled "Bhanwar" by Aditya Sarpotdar," Swagatam" by Sukriti Tyagi, "One+One" by Mitakshara Kumar, "Caged" by Danny Mamik, "Puppet Show" by Rakhee Sandilya and "Purple Duniya" by Sahaan.
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Firefox E-bikes Electrifies the Ramp at Chandigarh Times Fashion Week 2024

Chandigarh, October 04, 2024. FIREFOX BIKES: eir premium bikes, took center stage at Times Fashion Week 2024, in collaboration with the Siddhant Agrawal Label. In a unique move, the event showcased Firefox’s cutting-edge electric bikes, integrating mobility with fashion in an innovative way that captured the audience's attention. This partnership marked a departure from the usual fashion-focused collaborations. Firefox did not enter the fashion industry but rather used the platform to spotlight their latest e-bike range, blending style with sustainability and urban mobility. Models took to the ramp with the bikes, positioning them as lifestyle essentials, not just props, adding a new layer of excitement to the show.
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Zoom Phone Now Available in India

New Delhi, October 04, 2024. Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced the launch of its industry-leading Zoom Phone in India, commencing with the availability of Zoom Phone service with native India phone numbers in the Maharashtra Telecom Circle (Pune). Zoom Phone brings multinational corporations (MNCs) with a domestic presence and homegrown companies unrivaled simplicity and modern functionality to their distributed hybrid workforce, as well as global native coverage in 50 countries and territories. The native phone number support will be available starting with the Maharashtra Telecom Circle (Pune), followed by Karnataka (Bangalore), Tamil Nadu (Chennai), Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad), Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles, covering all the major technology centers in...
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Apple to open 4 more stores in India

New Delhi, October 04, 2024. iPhone maker Apple on Friday said it will open four more stores in India, located in Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The company said it will also roll out its first-ever "made in India" iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max series devices this month. "We're thrilled to build our teams as we plan to open more stores in India because we're inspired by the creativity and passion of our customers across this country. We can't wait for them to have even more opportunities to discover and shop for our amazing products and services, and connect with our extraordinary, knowledgeable team members," Apple's senior Vice President of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, said in a statement.
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Gold Prices Hit Record High at ₹75,406 per 10g

Jaipur, October 04, 2024. Gold prices in India have surged to an all-time high, reaching ₹75,406 for 10 grams of 24-carat gold. This significant price increase of ₹158 from yesterday has taken the week's total rise to ₹1,313. Gold, always considered a safe investment, is becoming more expensive, making it difficult for the average buyer to invest in gold jewelry or bullion.
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