ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited announced the launch of the ICICI Pru Sector Leaders Index Fund, expanding its Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) offerings. The new fund seeks to provide customers exposure to leading companies across more than 20 key sectors of the Indian economy, offering a rule-based, passive investment route to long-term wealth…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has requested information from IndiGo Airlines amid an ongoing probe into potential abuse of dominance, according to Business Standard sources. The investigation aims to determine whether the airline engaged in exploitative practices that caused widespread consumer inconvenience, particularly through steep fare hikes following recent flight cancellations. Under the Competition…
Britannia NutriChoice has unveiled a new campaign centered on the idea that “one good choice makes the next one easier,” featuring Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as the face of the brand. The initiative seeks to spark everyday conversations around mindful choices, using relatable moments like deciding whether to skip sugar in tea. Conceptualised by Lowe…
Nissan’s all-new game-changing seven-seater B-MPV will be called GRAVITE and will be launched in early 2026. It is the first product to be rolled out under the brand’s refreshed and strategically curated line-up for India. Purpose-built for modern Indian families, the GRAVITE delivers exceptional versatility and modularity, redefining convenience for value-conscious households while accelerating the…
Mumbai’s inability to expand passenger capacity over the past decade has prevented it from becoming India’s leading global aviation hub, according to Jeet Adani, Director of Airports at Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL). Speaking to Moneycontrol, he noted that Mumbai should be compared with cities like London, which operates five airports to handle international and…
A new opportunity for young people in Manipur to build careers abroad has emerged with NSDC International partnering Manipur University to set up a Japanese Language Training Centre in Imphal. The initiative focuses on preparing youth from the state and the wider Northeast for employment opportunities in Japan through structured language training. The centre will…
Apollo Excelcare Hospital has created medical history in the Northeast by performing the region’s first-ever combined Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and angioplasty, marking a major leap in advanced cardiac care. The landmark procedure was carried out by a senior team of cardiologists led by Dr. Neil Bardoloi, along with Dr. Dhanjit Nath, Dr. Amitava…
IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, has appointed Chief Aviation Advisors LLC, led by veteran captain John Illson, to conduct an independent review of the recent disruptions in its flight operations. This decision was approved by the airline’s board. The airline’s board chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, announced plans to involve an external technical expert to assist…
Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA; and hereafter referred to as “Cipla”) has announced the launch of Yurpeak® (tirzepatide), a one-weekly injectable therapy for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)—two of the country’s most pressing health challenges. Cipla has the rights to distribute and promote Yurpeak®—the second brand of Lilly’s tirzepatide in India,…
Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open strongly on December 12 Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open strongly on December 12 due to positive global cues, following record highs in the Dow and S&P 500 after the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut. Asian markets…
