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Chandigarh, 5 April, 2025: Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today inaugurated a new dealership for its Light Commercial Vehicles in Chunar (Mirzapur). This is the 22nd Light Commercial Vehicle dealership in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The new channel partner RDS AUTOSALES, has a 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility strategically located at Chunar Road, Jamui Jamuhar Distt. Mirzapur. The facility is equipped with advanced tools, and has state-of-the-art infrastructure to ensure superior customer experience. The company currently offers a range of LCV products – SAATHI, DOST, BADA DOST, PARTNER and MiTR.

Mr. Viplav Shah, Head – LCV Business, Ashok Leyland said, “Recognising immense potential of Uttar Pradesh as a key market for us, we are thrilled to strengthen our presence in the region. Our new dealership in Chunar (Mirzapur) would go a long way in reinforcing our presence in the state. The phenomenal success of our ‘DOST’, ‘BADA DOST,’ and the new ‘SAATHI’ range underscores the robustness of our products – thanks to their best-in-class mileage, superior performance, and higher payloads. We take immense pride in our exceptional service retention levels, with nearly 70% of our customers returning to our dealer workshops even beyond the warranty period. This new dealership marks yet another milestone in our journey to provide the best possible experience to our valued customers.”

Ashok Leyland’s products are launched to meet the evolving needs of Indian LCV customers by offering best-in-class technology at competitive costs. Today, over 5,50,000 (5.5 lakh) LCVs operate across India, reflecting our strong presence in the segment. Expanding our portfolio, we have recently entered the sub-2-ton segment with the launch of the Ashok Leyland SAATHI—a premium entry-level SCV. Powered by a next-generation 45 HP engine delivering 110 Nm of torque, SAATHI boasts the largest loading area in its segment and an industry-leading payload capacity of 1,120 kg. Designed to set new benchmarks in the entry-level small commercial vehicle market, SAATHI is poised to be a game-changer, redefining efficiency, performance, and reliability for our customers.

BADA DOST is the first product to be built on an all-new robust LCV platform and has multiple variants – i2, i3+, i4 and i5, powered with 80 hp BS6 engine delivering best-in-class power & mileage, best-in-class payload, and best-in-class load body length and space that helps customer earn more profit per trip. Owing to its low turning radius and best-in-class ground clearance, BADA DOST is the ideal vehicle for inter and intra city applications and can negotiate all terrains with ease.

Our DOST range comes in following avatars – DOST XL and DOST+ XL to cater to different segments and applications.

PARTNER, a modern & highly fuel-efficient load carrier, caters to the 4 ton payload segment and is available in both 4 tyre and 6 tyre options. It comes with load body options of 10ft, 11ft, 14ft and 17ft. PARTNER is based on an internationally acclaimed vehicle platform & carries the renowned ZD30 CRDI engine.

MiTR bus, based on the same platform as PARTNER, comes in both standard bus & school bus options. It provides superior mileage even in stop and go conditions. MiTR School Bus complies with all school bus safety norms & compliance codes and offers unmatched ride comfort.

Chandigarh, 5 April 2025: Raymond Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its 100% owned step-down subsidiary, Ten X Realty East Limited, has signed a Joint Development Agreement of a prestigious residential project in the prime location of Wadala, Mumbai.

This landmark project is estimated to have a gross development value of approximately Rs. 5,000 crore and marks the Company’s maiden venture in this sought-after area of Mumbai. This also represents the 6th Joint Development project undertaken by the Company outside of its existing developments in Thane, underscoring its strategic expansion within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). This project will be the first residential project that the company will be developing in Wadala, Mumbai.

This significant development aligns with Raymond Limited’s growth strategy to capitalize on opportunities within the dynamic MMR real estate market. The project is poised to contribute substantially to the Company’s future growth and solidify its presence as a key player in the region. With this addition, the Gross Development Value of Real Estate projects of the company will be close to Rs. 40,000 crores.

Little Tags and its ultra-premium counterpart, Little Tags Luxury, are revolutionizing children’s fashion in India. From pioneering the country’s first multi-designer e-boutique in 2017 to introducing 40+ international labels through Little Tags Luxury in 2020, the brand has set new standards for high-end kids’ fashion. Today, with seven boutique stores across major metropolitan cities, an expanding physical presence, and a state-of-the-art online platform, Little Tags Luxury continues to shape the future of luxury children’s fashion in India. Little Tags Luxury is committed to bringing the world’s most coveted designer brands to India, offering a curated selection of premium clothing, footwear, and accessories for children up to 14 years old.

 Ultra-Luxury & High Fashion – Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain, Philipp Plein Designer Labels – Kenzo Kids, Stella McCartney Kids, Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld Contemporary Designers – Moschino, AIGNER, Diesel, BOSS, HUGO Trendy & High-End Streetwear – Dsquared2, Ducati Chic, Playful & Young Luxury – Monnalisa, Billieblush With an unwavering commitment to quality and style, Little Tags Luxury ensures that children across India and beyond have access to global fashion trends with just a click.

 Expanding India’s Luxury Fashion Landscape
What began with flagship stores in Delhi and Mumbai has now grown into a nationwide presence, with expansions into Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. The latest store openings in Kolkata and Bengaluru underscore the increasing demand for high-end children’s fashion in these cosmopolitan hubs. Designed to provide a seamless fusion of opulence and comfort, each store offers an inviting shopping experience where families can explore designer collections firsthand.

 Furthering its commitment to accessibility, Little Tags Luxury has introduced an exclusive retail presence at Kolkata Airport, allowing travelers to indulge in luxury children’s fashion while on the move. This milestone reflects the brand’s ambition to integrate premium shopping seamlessly into customers’ lifestyles.

 Digital Innovation: Bringing Luxury to Your Fingertips
Recognizing the digital transformation in retail, Little Tags Luxury offers an intuitive online shopping experience via its e-commerce boutique. Featuring exclusive collections, high-quality imagery, and detailed product descriptions, the platform ensures effortless luxury shopping for busy parents. Regular online exclusives keep the digital experience dynamic, making high-end fashion more accessible than ever.

 Elevating Shopping with Exclusive Experiences
What sets Little Tags Luxury apart is its dedication to curated, exclusive pieces. Through collaborations with international designers, the brand introduces the LATEST SUMMER 2025 COLLECTION, providing families with unique and collectible fashion pieces.

 More than just retail spaces, Little Tags Luxury stores are interactive fashion hubs, featuring digital displays that bring collections to life. By merging technology with luxury, the brand has transformed in-store shopping into a fully immersive experience.

 Understanding the evolving needs of modern families, Little Tags Luxury has also introduced a Shop-from-Home concierge service, offering personalized consultations, expert styling advice, and seamless home delivery. This white-glove shopping experience ensures convenience without compromising on luxury.

 The Ultimate Destination for Designer Kids’ Fashion
Little Tags Luxury stands as India’s premier destination for designer children’s fashion, seamlessly blending heritage craftsmanship with modern trends. Whether shopping in-store or online, parents can explore an unparalleled selection of luxury clothing, footwear, and accessories, all in one place.

Bengaluru, April 5, 2025: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), one of the leading private players for Aerospace & Defence solutions in India, is conducting Walk-in interviews in Bengaluru on Sunday, 6th April, 2025, from 10.00am-5.00pm at Tata Advanced Systems facility in Electronics City – Phase 1, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560100, for positions at its Hyderabad facility.

The company is seeking skilled ITI graduates, Apprentices, and Diploma holders for Machine Operator and Assembly Operator roles. This opportunity offers candidates a chance to advance their careers in a dynamic work environment.

Applicants must carry the following documents:

• Resume with a passport-sized photo
• Education certificates
• Experience certificates (if applicable)
• Current company joining letter and CTC breakup
• Last three months’ payslips or bank statements

TASL is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to fostering an environment where employees can leverage their knowledge and experience to develop cutting-edge solutions using the latest technology.

With a strong portfolio of partnerships and joint ventures with leading global aerospace and defence firms, TASL serves as an integral partner in the international supply chain and, in some instances, a global single source provider for leading defence OEMs.

Delhi, NCR; 5th April, 2025: To celebrate World Health Day, Vegas Mall is all set to host a day-long wellness event titled ‘Move for Health’ on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The initiative, organized in collaboration with Fitness First, aims to promote healthy living and encourage community participation in adopting fitness-focused habits.

The event will feature a Blood Donation Drive, encouraging visitors to contribute to a noble cause while prioritizing community well-being. In the evening, shoppers and health enthusiasts can groove to the beats during a high-energy Dance Fitness Session in the evening, led by professional instructors—perfect for those looking to make fitness fun.

Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Ravinder Choudhary, Vice-President, Vegas Mall, said, “Health and wellness have always been at the heart of our community initiatives. With ‘Move for Health,’ we aim to offer our patrons a meaningful way to mark World Health Day—by moving, donating, and making a difference. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating health and spreading awareness in a fun and impactful way.”

Mumbai, 5th April, 2025: Hikvision India has introduced the Hikvision Power X DVR to deliver innovative technologies to enhance intelligence.Hikvision Power X DVR represents a significant upgrade in the evolution of digital video recorders (DVRs) in the video security industry. This upgrade introduces cutting-edge technologies and features to enhance intelligence and performance. This next generation DVR has improved the efficiency of video searching. It offers users a more robust and comprehensive product experience.

Enhanced Intelligence
It is the core value addition of Hikvision Power X DVR. Some of the value added features include these offerings.

Enhanced intelligent channels: Up to 8 channels of perimeter protection (1x improvement)
Boosted performance: By optimized algorithm for perimeter protection
3 intelligent functions in 1 device: Different channels can be configured with different intelligent functions
Quicker and More Efficient Video Searching

AcuSearch: Users can search specific targets of interest precisely with just one click, and then the related videos can be displayed
Smart Search: Users can draw rule boxes or intrusion lines at the location of the event to quickly filter and identify targets
Enhanced Performance

Upgraded decoding capability: Up to 24-ch @ 1080p
HDTVI two-way audio: Supports interactive real-time communication (*M/XT model available)
Smart fan adjustment: Fan design is based on temperature adaptive speed adjustment, providing more comfortable use of the space
Take the security management to the next level
Hikvision’s AcuSense technology embeds deep-learning algorithms into security cameras and video recorders to equip businesses and homeowners with smart tools to take security to the next level, both indoors and outdoors.

Faster: AcuSense technology detects intrusion threats in real time and triggers alerts to users’ mobile phones for faster response.

More Accurate: AcuSense technology differentiates people and vehicles from other moving objects, allowing security teams to focus on real threats.

More efficient: AcuSense technology applies labels to recorded video footage with people and vehicles, speeding up video searches, minimizing manual effort, and reducing overall.

Easy to use: AcuSense-enabled smart cameras are installed quickly and are as easy to configure as conventional security cameras. The technology puts AI security at everyone’s disposal.

Technology Edge
AcuSense technology uses advanced machine vision AI algorithms built into Hikvision security cameras and video recorders to boost home and business security.

Application Scenario
The Hikvision Power X DVR is highly applicable in various application scenarios, including Industrial Park, Monitoring Center, Warehouse, Restaurant and Store, etc.

National, April 05, 2025: Neworld Developers is pleased to announce the appointment of Kanika Sharma as Vice President – Marketing. In this role, she will lead the company’s marketing strategies, focusing on enhancing brand presence and driving customer-centric campaigns across Neworld’s residential and commercial projects in key markets, including Delhi-NCR.

Kanika Sharma brings extensive experience in strategic marketing and brand management within the real estate sector. Prior to joining Neworld Developers, she served as the Director of Corporate Marketing at Geetanjali Homestate Private Limited, where she played a pivotal role in elevating the company’s brand visibility and market positioning. Before that, she was associated with Gupta Builders & Promoters in Chandigarh, where she contributed significantly to marketing and business expansion efforts. Her leadership has been instrumental in executing impactful campaigns and fostering strong customer engagement.

Kanika Sharma commented on her new role”I am honored to join Neworld Developers at this exciting juncture. The company’s dedication to innovation and excellence resonates with my passion for creating meaningful brand experiences. I look forward to leading initiatives that will contribute to Neworld’s growth and deepen engagement with our customers and stakeholders.”

Neworld Developers continues to expand its footprint in the Indian real estate market, delivering premium and sustainable developments. The addition of experienced leaders like Kanika Sharma underscores the company’s commitment to setting new benchmarks in real estate marketing and customer engagement.

Pune(S.N): A wave of tech innovators identified by Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) are addressing India’s most pressing challenges—climate resilience, agri-transformation, water scarcity, and plastic waste management. They are turning stubble into furniture, converting industrial emissions into valuable chemicals, developing rare-earth magnet-free motor systems, managing plastic waste, and extracting moisture from air.

These innovations are shaping India’s green economy, but scaling these solutions requires forging critical connections to funding sources – be it investors, grantmakers, and institutional customers. To address this, Marico Innovation Foundation launched InnoWin Day– a curated high-impact event designed to connect winners of the Indian Innovation Icons 2025 and innovators from the Scale-Up programme with funding, market access, pilot opportunities, and expert guidance, here today.

Twenty-four innovators spanning a range of ready-for-market, high-potential domains including cleantech, agri-tech, and solutions for a circular economy, participated in the inaugural InnoWin Day. These included winners from the social and business categories of Indian Innovation Icons 2025—AssisTech Foundation, Chara Technologies, Indra Water, PARI, and Rocket Learning, as well as innovators from MIF’s Scale Up accelerator programme, such as Brisil, Caliche, GreenPod Labs, Ishitva Robotic Systems, PadCare, Ricron Panels, Uravu, Urban Kisaan, among others.

The highlight of the day were the connections made with stakeholders that hold potential for future investments, collaborations, pilot opportunities and market access. Leading investors and corporate partners included Vedanta, Colgate-Palmolive, Reliance Industries, ITC, JSW Ventures, and India Climate Collaborative, among others, underscoring their role in scaling early-stage innovations into commercially viable enterprises.

InnoWin Day featured a keynote by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Limited & Founder, Marico Innovation Foundation. This was followed by a panel discussion, titled “Scaling Strategies” with Vaibhav Tidke, Chief Executive Officer, S4S Technologies and Arindam Paul, Chief Business Officer, Atomberg Technologies where they shared how their niche innovations—solar-powered food processing and BLDC motors—have grown into industry benchmarks. Their journeys highlight how purpose-driven innovation when strategically executed, can move beyond early adopters to shape mainstream markets.

Speaking on the occasion, Harsh Mariwala said, “It is vital for startups to build strong relationships. Investors and corporates are essential for startup growth – providing capital, guidance, market access, and expertise to help them scale. Innovation thrives through collaboration, and InnoWin Day is our effort to foster this.”

Vaibhav Tidke noted, “MIF’s strategic guidance helped shape our business model and accelerate growth. Our revenue surged from INR 60 lakh in 2019 to INR 100 crore in 2023, underscoring the impact of MIF’s strategic intervention.” Arindam Paul reflected on Atomberg’s journey, “When we joined MIF’s Scale-Up program in 2017, we were looking at offline expansion after reaching a 7–8% market share in e-commerce. The guidance we received was clear: go deep, achieve market leadership online before thinking offline. That principle—focus before scale—has guided us ever since.”

“InnoWin Day is being launched today to ensure we bring all the right resources – capital, customers, and conversations, to our innovators We recognise that these innovators have large-scale solutions that need the support of a wider ecosystem to scale” said Suranjana Ghosh, Head, Marico Innovation Foundation.

IIM Bodh Gaya is set to host its prestigious 7th Convocation Ceremony on April 5, 2025, marking a momentous occasion as 471 students from the MBA, MBA (Digital Business Management) and MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) programs prepare to receive their degrees. This year’s convocation is particularly special as it witnesses the graduation of the first batch of MBA (Digital Business Management) and MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) students, reflecting the institution’s commitment to offering specialized programs aligned with industry evolution.

 The MBA program, which continues to be a flagship course, has 310 graduates this year, including 34 students from the 2024 batch who completed their student exchange program in several foreign universities and schools abroad. The MBA (Digital Business Management) program is designed to develop professionals equipped with expertise in digital strategy, analytics, fintech, and business transformation—critical competencies in today’s rapidly digitizing global economy. The MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) programme addresses the growing demand for healthcare management professionals, focusing on hospital administration, public health policies, and healthcare innovations. This year, 91 MBA (Digital Business Management) and 70 MBA (Healthcare & Hospital Management) students will be conferred their degrees, marking a milestone in the institution’s academic offerings.

 The convocation ceremony will bring together esteemed dignitaries, faculty, and families to celebrate the achievements of the graduating students. Shri Arun Kumar Singh (Chairman & CEO, ONGC) will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Dr. Janmejaya Sinha (Chairman, Boston Consulting Group India) as a Member of the Board of Governors, IIM Bodh Gaya. The event will feature keynote addresses inspiring graduates as they step into the next phase of their professional journeys. The ceremony will also include the formal conferral of degrees and awards, recognizing the academic dedication and perseverance of the students.

Bengaluru, 05 April 2025: In an event graced by the Honorable Chief Minister of Odisha, Mr. Mohan Charan Majhi, Nestlé India laid the foundation stone for its upcoming factory in Khordha, Odisha. This is slated to be Nestlé India’s tenth factory and first in the eastern part of the country.

Talking at the event, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Honorable Chief Minister of Odisha said that he was happy to see the progress made by Nestlé India in setting up a state-of-the-art facility, with cutting-edge technology in Khordha district. He conveyed his belief that this factory would enable Nestlé India to scale new heights and assured them of continued support in their endeavor.

Shri Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India, said, “With a steadfast adherence to ‘Make in India’ we had announced our tenth factory in Odisha, reaffirming the significance of India as a market. It gives me immense pleasure as we witness our planning and efforts bearing fruit. We are confident that this upcoming factory will not only help us with our business but will also stand tall as a vibrant example of gender diversity, sustainable manufacturing, paperless, digitally managed facility with an abiding focus on the environment.”

The factory is being set up with an initial investment of approximately INR 900 crores, in its first phase and is slated to manufacture products from its foods (prepared dishes and cooking aids) portfolio.

Nestlé India set up its first manufacturing facility at Moga (Punjab) in 1961 followed by its manufacturing facilities at Choladi (Tamil Nadu), in 1967; Nanjangud (Karnataka), in 1989; Samalkha (Haryana), in 1992; Ponda and Bicholim (Goa), in 1995 and 1997, respectively; Pantnagar (Uttarakhand), in 2006; Tahliwal (Himachal Pradesh), in 2012. Nestlé India set up its ninth manufacturing facility at Sanand (Gujarat) in 2021.