2024
Ludhiana, October 04, 2024 (News Team): In the run-up to the India Mobile Congress 2024, leading telecom operator Vi, today, announced the launch of its first ever grassroot eSports tournament – ‘Vi Game to Fame’. India, today, is among the top markets for gaming, accounting for approximately 20% of the world’s total mobile game downloads. Vi Game to Fame aims to bring together amateur esports enthusiasts from across the country to compete, collaborate, showcase their skills and earn an opportunity to shine at not only national, but also at an international level.
Ludhiana, October 01, 2024 (News Team): Sony India proudly announces a significant moment in home entertainment with the introduction of ‘Cinema is Coming Home’ concept. This innovative vision is designed to uplift how consumers enjoy movies at home, merging Sony's cutting-edge technology with a rich cinematic experience. With the endorsement of acclaimed filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, this association promises to redefine how Indians watch movies at home.
Ludhiana, October 01, 2024 (News Team): Charanjit Singh, Additional Secretary, MoRD, announces the launch of greenkraft.co.in, a groundbreaking online sales platform exclusively owned by women producers from rural communities during the National Livelihoods Conclave in Varanasi. GreenKraft, incubated by Industree Foundation, is an initiative to offer solely made-in-India products, made and owned by women-led producer groups, who are members of different Self-Help Groups(SHGs) in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Odisha.
Mansa, September 23, 2024 (News Team): Sikander Singh, a seasoned farmer from Bhai desa Village in Mansa, Punjab, faced a critical challenge that threatened his livelihood due to deteriorating
Ludhiana, September 13, 2024 (News Team): Leading telecom operator Vi today announced a significant achievement by attaining the Payment Card Industry-Data Security Standard version 4.0 (PCI DSS 4.0) certification for its retail stores& payment channels. This positions Vi as the first telecom operator in India to secure this prestigious certification, further highlighting its commitment to safeguard customer payment information through adherence to the highest global security standards.
Ludhiana, September 07, 2024 (News Team): Amazon today unveiled the Exports Digest 2024 and announced that it is on track to enable tens of thousands of Indian businesses to surpass $13 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports from India by end of 2024. Amazon’s flagship e-commerce exports program, Amazon Global Selling was launched in 2015. In the last nine years, 1.50 lakh exporters have been part of this program, cumulatively selling over 40 crore ‘Made in India’ products to customers across the world. The total seller base on the program has grown ~20% in the past year. Amazon Global Selling is seeing remarkable adoption across the country and has sellers from more than 200+ Indian cities. It enables sellers to build global brands by selling to hundreds of millions of customers on 18+ Amazon global marketplaces in countries such as the US, the UK, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Singapore, etc.
Ludhiana, September 05, 2024 (News Team): Four decades since introducing luxury in Indian decorative paints industry with its flagship Dulux Velvet Touch range of interior emulsions, Akzo Nobel India Ltd. is now redefining the epitome of luxury with Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna – its firstuber-luxury interior emulsion in India.
Ludhiana, September 03, 2024 (News Team): Škoda Auto India has launched the all-new Slavia Monte Carlo edition in India. Taking the sport theme further, the company also introduced an all-new Sportline range within the Kushaq and Slavia line up and announced a path-breaking offer for these cars upping the value and choice quotient for Indian customers.
Ludhiana, August 31, 2024 (News Team): Sony India launches the ZV-E10 II, the second generation of the ZV-E10 camera. The original ZV-E10 is a staple APS-C camera in Sony’s ZV content creation camera series, designed to provide an easy, compact, and versatile tool for content creators of any level. The new ZV-E10 II maintains all the features creators love about the original, such as Creative Looks, Product Showcase Setting, Background Defocus function and the vari-angle flip screen and builds on it to increase sophistication and ease of use.
Jalandhar, August 30, 2024 (News Team): Robust pent-up demand for outbound travel from India for the first time went past the pre-pandemic levels in H1 2024 (January to June 2024). According to VFS Global that manages visa applications for 51 countries from India, the volumes recorded in H1 2024, surpassed the same period in 2019 by 2%. It also witnessed a steady 11% YoY growth in application counts over H1 2023.
Ludhiana, August 28, 2024 (News Team): Universal Business School (UBS), India’s leading global business school and a part of India’s first Artificial Intelligence University – Universal AI University - has achieved a remarkable success at the ‘Enactus India National Exposition 2024’ held at Amity University, NOIDA; recently. ‘Enactus UBS’ (Universal Business School), a participating team of Universal Business School in the event, has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Emerging Innovator’. Notably, UBS has about 20 per cent of students out of its total enrollment for this academic year from the States of Punjab and New Delhi.
Rupnagar, August 24, 2024 (News Team): The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar), in collaboration with Masai School, is thrilled to announce the commencement of its pioneering Minor in AI program, designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence. To mark this significant milestone, IIT Ropar is hosting an exclusive orientation event on August 24, 2024, welcoming over 200 students from diverse backgrounds who have enrolled in the program.
Ludhiana, August 22, 2024 (News Team): Today marks a major milestone for Škoda Auto India as it approaches a new era in India with its all-new compact SUV. Announced in February and following a recent teaser of its design, the vehicle has been named through an imaginative nationwide campaign. Reflecting the choice of thousands of people, Škoda Auto India’s new SUV will be called the Kylaq, embodying a unique connection with its future drivers.
Ludhiana, August 21, 2024 (News Team): Sony India is proud to unveil the BRAVIA 9, its latest flagship Mini LED television series, loaded with XR Backlight Master Drive this television series can produce vivid image, deep blacks, supreme contrast and beautifully natural colours. Powered by the advanced AI Processor XR, this cutting-edge television series is designed to deliver an unparalleled immersive experience, setting a new benchmark in home entertainment.
Ludhiana, August 21, 2024 (News Team): Tata Tea Agni, a flagship brand from Tata Tea’s diverse portfolio, has launched a new campaign celebrating homemakers' tireless spirit and unwavering energy, embodying the brand's proposition 'Josh Jagaye Har Roz.' The new brand communication is a powerful tribute to the determination of every homemaker, who works round the clock to nurture and support her family to make their dreams come alive.
Ludhiana, August 20, 2024 (News Team): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has launched the Thar ROXX, a new SUV designed to disrupt the market with its bold design and powerful performance. Priced starting at ₹12.99 Lakh, the Thar ROXX is built on the All-New M_GLYDE platform, offering a smooth ride and precise handling. It has been rigorously tested in extreme conditions, ensuring reliability and robustness for diverse terrains. Bookings for the Thar ROXX will open online and at Mahindra dealerships from Oct 03, 2024, and Test Drives will start from Sept 14, 2024. Deliveries will commence this dussehra, ensuring customers can enjoy their new Mahindra SUV as soon as possible.
Ludhiana, August 20, 2024 (News Team): For entrepreneurs driving a business through the dynamic landscape of today's rapidly evolving economy, understanding and utilizing financial tools like CIBIL Rank and Company Credit Report (CCR) is pivotal. To aid this understanding, TransUnion CIBIL and the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) came together to conduct a workshop in Chandigarh on“Easing Credit Availability Though Improved CIBIL Score and CIBIL Rank”on August 9, 2024. The workshop saw Bhushan Padkil, SVP and Head, Direct to Consumer Business, TransUnion CIBIL in attendance which further provided the attendees (MSME cluster of Chandigarh) with a deeper understanding of CIBIL Rank and CCR and how Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can leverage these to significantly enhance their ability to not only secure capital but also propel their business forward.
Ludhiana, August 15, 2024 (News Team): To celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day, leading telecom operator Vi, today announced a range of limited-period offers with extra data and OTT benefits for prepaid customers.Valid from 13th to 28th August 2024, the offers provide special benefits to customers recharging with half-yearly or annual packs.
Ludhiana, August 14, 2024 (News Team): Sony India today announced the BRAVIA 8 Series, a revolutionary addition to its acclaimed line of home entertainment systems. This new series combines state-of-the-art OLED technology with the advanced AI Processor XR to deliver unmatched picture quality and lifelike audio experiences. Designed to cater to the modern viewer, the BRAVIA 8 Series offers perfect blacks, precise shadow details and dynamic contrast, all while enhancing sound with Acoustic Surface Audio+ and Dolby Vision Atmos and various Studio Calibrated modes developed in collaboration with the leading streaming services.
Ludhiana, August 14, 2024 (News Team): On its path towards growth and expansion in the Indian market, Škoda Auto India has registered itself on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)portal as a seller for its selected cars. GeM is set to become the world’s largest government e-procurement portal, surpassing South Korea’s KONEPS, by the end of this fiscal year. The first Škoda has already been delivered to a government buyer through the GeM portal.
The Platform
The GeM portal is the national public procurement portal for government buyers. It is an end- to-end online marketplace that facilitates procurement of goods and services by Central & State Ministries, Departments, Central & State Public Enterprises, Autonomous Institutions & Local Government bodies. The portal is under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
GeM provides a paperless, cashless and contactless ecosystem for government buyers to directly purchase products and services from pan-India sellers and service providers through an online platform. The platform utilises the agility and speed that come along with digitalisation and automation to reinvigorate public procurement systems in India.
Convenience and Transparency
GeM aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and inclusivity in public procurement. The platform provides e-bidding, e-auction, reverse e-auction and demand aggregation facilities. The portal enables government departments to have direct access to procure Škoda Auto India cars in its fleet amongst other cars listed on GeM portal and furthers its promotion of made-in-India products. The first delivery of a Škoda has already been implemented to a government buyer through GeM.
The GeM Škodas
Škoda Auto India is equipped with a fully tested 5-star-safe fleet of cars. The made-in-India Kushaq and Slavia are currently the cars available on the GeM portal. Both the cars are based on the MQB-A0-IN platform, developed by teams in India and Czech, specifically for the Indian market and are also exported to other countries from India. The duo has earned a full 5-stars for adults and children under Global NCAP’s latest test protocols. The Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan are powered by a choice of 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI engines that are mated to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic or a seven-speed DSG transmission.
Ludhiana, August 13, 2024 (News Team): Shree Renuka Sugars Limited - one of India’s largest sugar and green energy (ethanol and renewable power) producers and a subsidiary of Wilmar Sugar and Energy Pte Ltd (formerly known as Wilmar Sugar Holdings Pte Ltd), Singapore – has reported its financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Ludhiana, August 09, 2024 (News Team): In the wake of severe floods and heavy rains across various regions in India, Škoda Auto India have implemented a proactive Škoda Flood Relief Support programme. Support is extended to every flood-affected Škoda car across the country andto customers who have not opted for Road Side Assistance (RSA).
Support
The Škoda Flood Relief Support is a programme offering proactive RSA support to all Škoda cars and customers affected by floods anywhere in India. Customers who have not opted for RSA will also be provided this service till 15thSeptember, 2024, ensuring they have access to mobility and are not stranded during the monsoon season. The company has set up two toll-free numbers --1800 209 4646 or1800 102 6464 – to ensure customers have 24-hour access and more than one option to reach out to assistance. Škoda Auto India has also issued Expert Guidelines for Vehicle Floor Repair to all its dealers.
Service
Škoda Auto India has always offered a 4-year/100,000 km warranty as standard for all its new cars with an option to extend it to the 5th and 6th year with upto 150,000 kms. In addition, the company’s fleet consists entirely of 5-star rated, safety-tested cars for both adults and children. The latest Flood Relief Support is yet another endeavour by the manufacturer to provide a hassle-free ownership and maintenance experience to its customers.
Ludhiana/Jalandhar/Mohali, August 08, 2024 (News Team): DHL Express, a global leader in international express services, is adding to the joy of Raksha Bandhan by offering retail customers exclusive offers and discounts. Valid until 19thAugust 2024, customers can enjoy discounts and promotions to send rakhis and gift shipments ranging from 0.5 kg to 20 kg globally. These offers are available at DHL’s extensive network of over 700 retail service points nationwide and on its official website.
Amritsar, August 08, 2024 (News Team): Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced today that it will receive its third and fourth Embraer E190-E2 aircraft in Singapore in September and October 2024. The third aircraft is named Jalan-Jalan, while the fourth aircraft is named Travel Kaki.
Ludhiana, August 03, 2024 (News Team): Tata Tea Premium, flagship tea brand from Tata Consumer Products portfolio takes you on an engaging journey in Punjab with the launch of a new film under the aegis of its hyper local strategy. The film brings alive the brand proposition of ‘Desh ki chai, apne Pradesh ka swad’ anchored through a societal truth that is unique to the state.
Ludhiana, August 01, 2024 (News Team): In an era where fashion-conscious individuals face scrutiny and trolling for their style choices on social media platforms, Campus Activewear unveils its latest brand campaign ‘You GO Girl’ featuring Sonam Bajwa. Conceptualized by Wondrlab, the campaign aims to redefine narratives and encourage women to boldly embrace their personal style and take charge of their fashion journey.
Ludhiana, July 24, 2024 (News Team): Gear up for some dazzling celeb-power-packed news, as Human Mobile Devices teams up with the critically acclaimed actor and producer, Jimmy Shergill, as the new face of its much-loved feature phone line-up. The highly lauded actor from the Hindi and Punjabi film industry will appear as the face of the HMD 105 and HMD 110 'Khoob Chalega', a 360-degree campaign spread through OOH, social media and digital.
Ludhiana, July 23, 2024 (News Team): Sony India proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated BRAVIA 3 series televisions, marking a significant leap forward in home entertainment technology. Designed to redefine the viewing experience, this series combines cutting-edge features with stunning design, delivering unparalleled picture quality, immersive sound and intuitive user interface.The new BRAVIA 3 TV series is available in 108 cm (43), 126 cm (50), 139 cm (55), 164 cm (65), 189 cm (75), and 215 cm (85). The 4K HDR Processor X1 in Sony's BRAVIA 3 series enhances picture quality through advanced algorithms, ensuring stunning clarity by upscaling non-4K content to near-4K resolution with 4K X-Reality PRO. The processor delivers vibrant colors with TRILUMINOS Pro, producing a broader palette of natural shades. It optimizes contrast with Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, offering deeper blacks and brighter whites.
Ludhiana, July 23, 2024 (News Team): With more Indians travelling internationally and exploring new destinations in Central and West Asia, leading telecom operator Vi, has launched new Postpaid International Roaming packs for three new travel destinations - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Jordan.Vi users can now stay seamlessly connected in 120 countries starting at just Rs 649. Vi has added Kazakhstan, home of the first human space flight Cosmodrome, Uzbekistan, highlighted by the historic city of Samarkand, and Jordan, with attractions such as the Dead Sea and Petra, driven by the growing popularity of these destinations amongst Indian travelers.
Ludhiana, July 19, 2024 (News Team): Orika Spices is ready to boost its sales, brand visibility and customer connect, during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day 2024, which is scheduled for July 20 and 21, in India.
Ludhiana, July 19, 2024 (News Team): This Prime Day, small businesses are launching 3200+ new products on Amazon.in across categories like home and kitchen, fashion and grooming, jewelry, handmade products, and many more. Brands like Behoma, Dream of Glory, Orika Spices and others will be showcasing their unique products on Amazon.in and reaching customers across different parts of the country.Tens of thousands of small businesses will be participating in one of the most awaited shopping events on Amazon.in offering lakhs of Prime-enabled products to customers across India.
Ludhiana, July 18, 2024 (News Team): Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, is commemorating its 25 years with the launch of a prestigious ‘Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program’. This merit-cum-means based Scholarship Program aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds with a focus on girl students, pursuing Technology-based Engineering UG and integrated programs (up to 5 years) in the top 50 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)(Engineering) colleges, including IIT Ropar, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chandigarh University, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Lovely Professional University and others. This will be applicable to students eligible for admissions in August 2024.Starting this year with250 students, the Program is designed to scale up incrementally with its successful implementation through each cohort. The ambition is to expand reach to 4,000 scholars with an outlay of ₹ 100+ crper year as the Program reaches its peak.
Ludhiana, July 16, 2024 (News Team): Sony India today announces the launch of its latest BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 and BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9. These state-of-the-art soundbars are designed to deliver an unparalleled cinematic experience at home, combining Sony's expertise in audio and visual technologies with advanced features for the ultimate in-home entertainment. Sony's new BRAVIA Theatre Bars are engineered to enrich the home viewing experience, bringing the magic of the big screen to the comfort of your living room. With the expansion of streaming services and the growing trend of home entertainment, the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8, with 11 speaker units, and the Bar 9, with 13 speaker units, are set to transform your movie nights with exceptional sound quality and cutting-edge technology.
Ludhiana, July 16, 2024 (News Team): The Škoda Auto India juggernaut continues to roll on the brink of its 129th year anniversary globally, and the 24th in India. After a host of customer and product actions across the year and beginning 2024 with the announcement of an all-new compact SUV, Škoda Auto India provided a second glimpse of this all-new car.
Ludhiana, July 16, 2024 (News Team): Wavin, an Orbia business and a global leader in innovative piping solutions and advanced water management systems, announced Rohit Sharma, who recently led India to World T20 glory, as their brand ambassador for the Indian market. With over 60 years of experience, Wavin is known to set the standard for performance and durability just like India’s captain and ‘hitman’ Rohit Sharma.
Ludhiana, July 12, 2024 (News Team): Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vi, a leading telecom operator, and PayU, one of India’s leading digital financial services providers, have come together in a strategic partnership to propel India’s MSME’s into their digital journeys, by providing them bespoke digital payment solutions.
Ludhiana, July 07, 2024 (News Team): At the brink of its 129th year anniversary globally, and the 24th in India, Škoda Auto India celebrated yet another landmark – the seventh anniversary of the Škoda Kodiaq luxury 4x4 in India. This is in addition to the company’s recent announcement of its all-new compact SUV for 2025 and its plans for further expansion and growth in India.
Ludhiana, July 07, 2024 (News Team): Vi (Vodafone Idea), a leading telecom operator, today reaffirmed its commitment to delivering superior network connectivity and experiences in Punjab and Haryana. Vi will prioritize these circles in its ongoing network enhancement initiatives after successfully raising Rs 18,000 crore in an FPO.
Ludhiana, July 05, 2024 (News Team): With a slew of product actions in the pipeline, including the all-new compact SUV, Škoda Auto India continues with its customer-centric actions by announcing its annual Monsoon Campaign across 50 days starting 1 July, 2024. The Campaign includes a slew of, complimentary check-ups and discounts on various services.
Ludhiana, July 05, 2024 (News Team): Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of India’s economy, currently contributing~30% to the country’s GDP. There are several studies that suggest MSMEs will boost their GDP contribution to 35-40% by 2027. Hence, it is crucial for MSMEs to adopt digital transformation to unleash their growth potential and play a pivotal role in making India a Viksit Bharat (a developed economy) by 2047. Recognizing the need for digital adoption, GoI has introduced several key initiatives and policies such as Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Udyam Portal, Udyami Mitra and others to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and boost the overall competitiveness of the MSME sector.
Ludhiana, July 03, 2024 (News Team): Sony India today announced the launch of the new BRAVIA 7 series, offering an unparalleled viewing and audio experience with its advanced features and cutting-edge technology. The series further enhances the sense of reality in cinematic content and delivers outstanding picture and sound quality at home, allowing viewers to enjoy films with much of the same magic as the big screen. The BRAVIA 7 series combines the revolutionary Cognitive Processor XR, Mini LED and XR Triluminos Pro technology to deliver lifelike visuals and immersive sound. This series also includes smart features like Google TV integration and SONY PICTURES CORE (formerly BRAVIA CORE), ensuring a premium entertainment experience for consumers.
Ludhiana, June 30, 2024 (News Team): According to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data, the equity mutual funds have hit a record high of net inflows to the tune of INR 34,697 crore in May 2024, witnessing an 83% jump over April 2024. The same month's AMFI data suggests that within the equity mutual funds segment, the thematic or sectoral funds category saw highest inflows of INR 19,213.4 crore from investors across the country. Another interesting takeaway from the May 2024 AMFI data is that the monthly investments via SIPs crossed the INR 20,000-crore mark for the second successive month.
Ludhiana, June 21, 2024 (News Team): A Cotton Council International (CCI)-led media round table today promoted strategic India-U.S. textile trade partnerships and highlighted U.S. cotton as the preferred choice of imported cotton for Indian spinners. Tomorrow, June 19, a three-part “COTTON USAÔ: Weaving Threads of Unity between the U.S. Cotton and Indian Textile Industry” event in New Delhi will explore this partnership in more depth.
Ludhiana, June 12, 2024 (News Team): A recent report by Ormax Media stated that there are 678 million sports audiences in India, with cricket and football being the top two sports with an audience base of 612 million and 305 million, respectively. To cater to this audience’s growing preference for digital viewing experiences, Vi, a leading telecom operator, is making it easier for them to find and watch sports content.
Ludhiana, June 11, 2024 (News Team): Škoda Auto India, in its strategy of continuous product actions, have implemented one more enhancement in its 5-star safe fleet -- the introduction of the Kushaq Onyx AT. The Onyx was originally released in Q1 2023 based on customer feedback with an aim to provide satisfaction and high value to Škoda fans and customers. Škoda Auto India, based on latest customer feedback, has now further enhanced the Kushaq Onyx with an automatic transmission and a host of new features, making it the most affordable automatic in its segment.
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