Month: August 2023

Lord’s Automative partners with EV Clinic to Revolutionize the Electric Vehicle After Sale Service beginning from Delhi NCR

Vijay Raman

Lord’s Automative Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Lord’s Mark Industries and a market leader in India known for the production of best-in-class environmentally friendly electric 2W and 3W, is proud to announce its association with EV Clinic to provide after-sales support to the customers for all EV service requirements. This strategic partnership between Lords Automative and EV Clinic aims to redefine the electric vehicle service experience in India and contribute to a cleaner and greener future for the country. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Lords Automative offers top-quality…

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Mr. Harshad Patwardhan has been appointed as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Union Asset Management Company Private Limited (“Union AMC”)

Vijay Raman

  Union AMC announces the appointment of Mr. Harshad Patwardhan as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Mr. Patwardhan, a B.Tech graduate from IIT Bombay, a PGDM from IIM Lucknow, and a CFA charter holder from the CFA Institute, brings with him over 28 years of extensive experience covering the entire gamut of research and portfolio management in Indian equities. His illustrious career, spanning almost three decades, is punctuated with numerous awards and recognitions, demonstrating his unique prowess and dedication to the field. Throughout his career, Mr. Patwardhan has held significant…

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Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine

Vijay Raman

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has notified the creation of a new category of Ayush (AY) visa for foreign nationals for treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine. The introduction of Ayush Visa fulfills the proposal for introduction of a special visa scheme for foreigners visiting India for treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine like therapeutic care, wellness and Yoga.   A new chapter i.e. chapter 11A – Ayush Visa has been incorporated after Chapter 11 – Medical visa of the Visa Manual, which deals with treatment…

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NMDC reports record-breaking production for the period up to July 2023

Vijay Raman

National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), a Navratna miner under the Ministry of Steel, has reported record-breaking production for the period up to July 2023. The National Miner has delivered record performances in FY24 so far and is paving the way towards becoming a 100 MT (Million Tonnes) mining company. NMDC is also gearing up to surpass its historic production of 40 MT for two fiscals in a row.   The company produced 13.15 million tonnes and sold 14.18 million tonnes of iron ore upto July 2023, showing a year-on-year growth…

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NHPC and ALIMCO sign MoU for providing aids and assistive devices to Divyangjans

Vijay Raman

NHPC Limited and Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, under which NHPC will provide CSR support for distribution of aids and assistive devices to around 1,000 Divyangjans (Persons with Disabilities) in the vicinity of NHPC Projects located in North and North Eastern states.   The MoU was signed at NHPC Corporate Office, Faridabad, today, August 1st 2023, under the CSR initiative of NHPC. The MoU was signed by Group Deputy General Manager (HR), CSR & SD, NHPC and General Manager – Marketing, ALIMCO…

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Airtel launches Airtel IQ Reach – India’s first-of-its-kind self-serve marketing communications platform

Vijay Raman

Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today, announced the launch of Airtel IQ Reach, a first-of-its-kind self-serve marketing communications platform, which will enable brands/ companies to drive targeted customer engagements through personalised communications. Launched under Airtel IQ, the world’s first network-embedded Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), Airtel IQ Reach is an intuitive platform that will enable small and medium businesses to make the most of their marketing investments as they engage with target customers in a cost-effective manner with prepaid pay-as-you-go plans. This self-serve portal…

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Rapido Auto launches “Auto Nanban” initiative to empower auto captains in Chennai

Vijay Raman

  ●        Rapido Auto aims to continually enhance the benefits offered to captains under the Auto Nanban initiative, ensuring their satisfaction and success.      Rapido, India's leading bike taxi & Auto platform, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative initiative, “Auto Nanban,” aimed at providing exceptional support to Chennai auto drivers. Through the Auto Nanban initiative, Rapido is committed to delivering best-in-class support to its auto captains, solidifying its position as a competitive differentiator in the market.   As part of Auto Nanban, Rapido offers a range…

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Affordable Housing Buyers’ EMIs Jump Over 20% in Last 2 Years

Vijay Raman

  Floating interest rates for home loans up to INR 30 lakh shot from 6.7% in 2021 to 9.15% as on date Home buyers paying EMI of approx. INR 22,700 in July 2021 now shelling out approx. INR 27,300 – up approx. INR 4,600 per month, or 20% Overall interest amount up by approx. INR 11 lakh in the period – from approx. INR 24.5 lakh in 2021 to approx. INR 35.5 lakh currently Total interest payable for a tenure of 20 years now exceeds the principal amount Interest rate growth reflects…

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Top 10 achievers of India Book of Records

Vijay Raman

Amazing feats: Surya Namaskar, Chalo Mumma, Pregnancy Fashion, Radio show    Dehradun: India Book of Records, the leading chronicle for amazing achievements, witnessed glittering feats this month. A compilation of some of the rarest records is presented below, which can inspire people to do more and better in the coming months. The top 10 records include Surya Namaskar with the support of a chair, Super Randonneur surgeon, Chalo Mumma walkathon, pregnancy fashion show, all-women electric intercity bus, non-stop radio show on sustainability, menstrual hygiene, and road safety awareness, Maha Datta Yajna…

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Indian scientists develop new viable method of hydrogen production

Vijay Raman

A new process of producing hydrogen from methanol through a catalytic reaction under ambient conditions offers a sustainable and green method of manufacturing the much-needed clean fuel.   Hydrogen is considered one of the cleanest sources of energy that can be easily obtained from indigestible biomass or bio-derived alcohols. Various methods can generate hydrogen, but the cost of hydrogen depends on how environmentally friendly and energy efficient the production process is. Water and methane are the main sources of hydrogen on Earth, but extracting pure hydrogen from them consumes a…

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