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Godrej Strengthens Leadership in Home Safety with 45% YoY Growth in Digital Locks

Godrej Strengthens Leadership in Home Safety with 45% YoY Growth in Digital Locks

Backed by 2X Growth in E-commerce Business Chandigarh: Locks and Architectural Solutions, a business unit of the Godrej Enterprises Group, continues to reinforce its position as India’s most trusted and preferred locks brand, driven by cutting-edge innovation and an expanding digital product portfolio. With evolving safety needs, digital locks have emerged as a key growth driver, now contributing 10% of the business. The segment has witnessed an impressive 45% year-on-year growth, fuelled by increasing adoption among younger consumers who prioritize smart, connected, and design-led safety solutions. Notably, the company’s e-commerce sales have doubled, underscoring its growing dominance in online and…
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Tata Steel’s Annual Innovation Challenge ‘Mind Over Matter’ Concludes with Record Participation

Tata Steel’s Annual Innovation Challenge ‘Mind Over Matter’ Concludes with Record Participation

Namita Dubey from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad clinched the Winner title, Ravu Ravi Teja from IIT (BHU) Varanasi secured the 1st Runner-up position, and Kurapati Harshavardhan from IIT (BHU) Varanasi bagged the 2nd Runner-up position Chandigarh: Tata Steel has successfully concluded the 10th edition of its annual innovation challenge, ‘Mind Over Matter’. This unique initiative challenges the sharpest and smartest engineering students from the country's top institutes to address real-life problems related to steel-making and new materials. In a fiercely contested virtual finale held on March 7, 2025, Namita Dubey from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Campus emerged as the Winner, while Ravu…
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Axis Bank and India SME Forum Honor India’s Top 100 MSME Leaders

Axis Bank and India SME Forum Honor India’s Top 100 MSME Leaders

The 11th edition of India SME Awards received an over-whelming nomination from over 27,500+ MSMEs across the nation Chandigarh: Axis Bank, one of India’s largest private sector banks, in partnership with India SME Forum, today, hosted “The India SME 100 Awards 2025” in New Delhi. The event felicitated the nation’s top performing Micro, Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for their exceptional achievements in the SME industry and their contribution to India's economic growth and innovation. The event was graced by the presence of several distinguished dignitaries, including Hon’ble Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for the Ministry of Labour and Employment,…
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Mahindra marks 20 years of Pioneering Indian Table Grape Exports

Mahindra marks 20 years of Pioneering Indian Table Grape Exports

Exports high quality Indian grapes to Europe, North America, China and Southeast Asia Chandigarh: Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited (MASL), part of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and a leading exporter of table grapes from India, today announced the completion of 20 years of export from India to global markets. With Mahindra’s first shipment of grapes exported to Europe in 2005, MASL caters to customers across North America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and others with the highest level of quality,  safety standards and sustainable practices.  MASL exports a wide variety of White Seedless grapes called Thomson and Sonaka, Red seedless grapes called…
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IHCL ACHIEVES MILESTONE OF 10 MILLION LOYALTY MEMBERS

IHCL ACHIEVES MILESTONE OF 10 MILLION LOYALTY MEMBERS

IHCL announced its loyalty program, Taj InnerCircle for members Chandigarh: Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced that its loyalty program, Taj InnerCircle, part of Tata Neu's loyalty program, "NeuPass," has reached a milestone of 10 million members. Mr. Parveen Chander Kumar, Executive Vice President – Commercial, IHCL, said, “The rapid growth of IHCL loyalty member base with NeuPass is a testament to the power of the One Tata ecosystem. Presently, loyalty driven revenue comprises over 40% of IHCL’s total enterprise revenue. We remain committed to enhancing lifetime customer value and using technology to enrich guest…
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GODREJ CONSUMER PRODUCTS LAUNCH OF ITS FIRST INTEGRATED GREENFIELD MANUFACTURING FACILITY

GODREJ CONSUMER PRODUCTS LAUNCH OF ITS FIRST INTEGRATED GREENFIELD MANUFACTURING FACILITY

The plant will provide employment to over 1000+ direct and indirect employees, with a focus on empowering women, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities communities Mumbai:  Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), a leading emerging markets FMCG company, has launched its first integrated greenfield plant in Chengalpattu District, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The new plant was inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru MK Stalin, Nadir Godrej, Chairperson, Godrej Industries Group, and Sudhir Sitapati, MD & CEO of Godrej Consumer Products Limited. The plant officially commenced operations with the ceremonial activation of the production line by Honourable Chief Minister…
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Axis Mutual Fund Launches Axis Nifty500 Value 50 ETF

Axis Mutual Fund Launches Axis Nifty500 Value 50 ETF

Highlights of Axis Nifty500 Value 50 ETF Benchmark: NIFTY500 Value 50 TRI Fund Manager: Mr. Karthik Kumar NFO dates: 10th March to 12th March 2025 Minimum Application Amount during NFO: Rs. 500 and in multiples of Rs. 1/- thereafter Chandigarh: Axis Mutual Fund, one of the leading asset management companies in India, announced the launch of New Fund Offer for its new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) – Axis Nifty500 Value 50 ETF (an open-ended exchange traded fund replicating / tracking the Nifty500 Value 50 TRI). The ETF is designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to the Indian equity markets…
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360 ONE Asset Launches Silver ETF – A Modern Way to Invest in Silver

360 ONE Asset Launches Silver ETF – A Modern Way to Invest in Silver

NFO opens from 10th March to 20th March 2025. Minimum application amount is Rs. 1000 (and in multiples of Re.1 thereafter.) The scheme reopens for continuous sale and repurchase from 28th March 2025. Chandigarh: 360 ONE Asset Management Limited, formerly known as IIFL Asset Management Limited, (“360 ONE Asset”), announced the launch of 360 ONE Silver ETF. It is an open-ended exchange-traded fund replicating/tracking domestic prices of Silver. This investment solution offers investors a convenient, liquid and cost-effective way to gain exposure to silver—an asset known for its industrial demand and ability to hedge against inflation. The New Fund Offer…
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IWD 2025: Vedanta achieves 21% women in talent pool, 28% in decision-making roles

IWD 2025: Vedanta achieves 21% women in talent pool, 28% in decision-making roles

One of the highest representation of women in the workforce in the metals and mining industry  Company on track to achieve 30% women representation by FY2030  Chandigarh: Vedanta Group is proud to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women across its operations as they continue to break barriers and redefine the future of the industry. Today, the Group announced that with 21% gender diversity in its workforce, it is well on track to achieve its target of 30% women representation by 2030. Notably, 28% of its women representation is in decision-making roles, highest among metals and mining companies in India. The…
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SBI expands nationwide reach, empowers the underserved: Finance Minister unveils 70 branches and 501 Women CSPs

SBI expands nationwide reach, empowers the underserved: Finance Minister unveils 70 branches and 501 Women CSPs

· As one of the world’s largest commercial banks, serving 5.6% of the global population, SBI is more agile and competitive than ever, says Finance Minister · The bank commits ₹26 crores on 17 CSR activities in 17 Local Head Offices across the country · The activities are part of SBI’s platinum jubilee year celebration Chandigarh: State Bank of India, the nation’s largest bank, marked the beginning of its platinum jubilee celebrations, commemorating 70 years of its foundation on July 1, 1955. As part of the celebrations, Hon'ble Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated 70 branches and 501 Women Customer…
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