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05 Mar

Yamaha expands premium portfolio with XSR155 ‘Metallic Black’ at Rs 1.58 Lakh

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India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. (IYM) has introduced the XSR155 in a new ‘Metallic Black’ shade at ₹1,58,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi), strengthening its premium motorcycle line-up amid rising demand for lifestyle-focused bikes. The new variant, featuring golden USD front forks, is aimed at customers seeking a striking and premium look. The deeper black tone enhances the model’s muscular tank, minimalist bodywork and retro-inspired styling cues, reinforcing Yamaha’s modern retro sport positioning. The XSR155, launched in November last year, has received strong response across India and quickly emerged as a preferred choice among enthusiasts. Hajime Aota, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group, said…

05 Mar

Aon Report Highlights Challenges in Awareness and Affordability Amidst Growth in India’s Health Insurance Market

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Aon plc has released India insights from its inaugural 2025 Insurer Wellbeing Benchmarking Report, flagging rapid digitalisation and expanding coverage in the country’s health insurance sector, even as gaps in awareness, affordability and standardisation persist. The report, based on a survey of six insurers and evaluation of over 600 data points across 10 wellbeing domains, found that 83% of insurers now offer telemedicine services, including GP consultations, chronic disease management, e-prescriptions and medicine delivery. However, only one-third reported outpatient claims savings of 1.1% to 1.5%, indicating limited cost impact so far. Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) are offered by 67% of…

05 Mar

SBI General Insurance announces Pankaj Tripathi as its brand ambassador and unveils an integrated brand campaign

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SBI General Insurance on Monday announced the appointment of actor Pankaj Tripathi as its Brand Ambassador and unveiled an integrated brand campaign titled ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’, aimed at strengthening its positioning around trust and transparency. As part of the campaign, the insurer launched a new health insurance film featuring Tripathi as a dependable family figure, reflecting the brand’s promise of being a trusted partner in safeguarding households. The film, conceptualised and executed by TBWA Lintas, underscores everyday acts of care and responsibility, aligning with the company’s focus on protection and reassurance. The move comes at a time when rising…

03 Mar

Global Energy Crisis: India Activates Emergency Strategic Reserves and Diversifies Imports as US-Israel-Iran Conflict Paralyzes Oil Routes

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As the military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies, India has moved into a high-alert "war footing" to protect its economy from a catastrophic disruption in global oil supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to commercial traffic and daily drone strikes targeting key refineries in Saudi Arabia, the Indian government has officially authorized the drawdown of its Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) located in Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru, and Padur. These underground rock caverns hold enough crude to sustain the nation’s vital sectors for approximately nine days, providing a crucial buffer as traditional imports from Iraq, Saudi Arabia,…

03 Mar

West Asia Conflict Disrupts AWS Cloud Operations in Gulf Region

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Cloud computing major Amazon Web Services (AWS) has confirmed that drone strikes damaged two of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates and one facility in Bahrain, triggering widespread service disruptions across the region amid escalating tensions in West Asia.In its latest update, AWS said the sites suffered “physical impacts to infrastructure,” including structural damage, power outages, and fire suppression efforts that caused additional water damage. The company is working closely with local authorities and has prioritized personnel safety as restoration efforts continue.According to AWS, two of its three availability zones in the UAE were directly struck by drones…

03 Mar

Coca-Cola bets big on sports hydration as Powerade debuts in India with ICC T20 World Cup 2026

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The Coca-Cola Company has launched its global sports hydration brand Powerade in India, aligning the debut with its role as the official sports drink of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The move signals Coca-Cola India’s push to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing sports and active lifestyle beverage segment. Formulated with Vitamin B3 and electrolytes, Powerade is positioned as a performance-focused hydration solution for high-intensity training and competitive sport. The brand has entered the market in two low-calorie variants — Mountain Blast (Blue) and Fruit Punch (Red). It will be available from March 2026 at INR 20 for a…

03 Mar

Medanta Tops India’s Healthcare Chart: No. 1 in World’s Best Hospitals 2026

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Medanta – The Medicity, operated by Global Health Limited, has been ranked the No.1 hospital in India in Newsweek’s ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2026’ rankings, compiled in partnership with Statista Inc.. The achievement marks the seventh consecutive year the Gurugram-based institution has featured among the world’s leading hospitals. The 2026 rankings evaluated over 2,500 hospitals across 32 countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Singapore. The assessment framework combined expert recommendations, patient experience data, hospital quality metrics and a Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Implementation Survey, reflecting a comprehensive and patient-centric benchmarking model. Chairman and Managing Director…

03 Mar

Abbott–Novo Nordisk India pact to commercialise extensior®, expand access to semaglutide in India

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Global healthcare major Abbott has partnered with Novo Nordisk India to commercialize Extensior®, broadening access to semaglutide (Ozempic®) for advanced type 2 diabetes management in India. Under the agreement, Abbott will market Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide under the brand name Extensior®, leveraging its strong nationwide distribution network. Extensior® is a second brand of Ozempic®, the world’s most prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonist. Approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for adults with type 2 diabetes, it delivers significant HbA1c reduction, weight-loss benefits, and proven risk reduction of cardiovascular and kidney events. Semaglutide has been evaluated in over 44 clinical trials and…

02 Mar

Shipping Grinds to a Halt at World’s Key Oil Chokepoint

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Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted by approximately 70% as of Monday, March 2, 2026, as the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran renders the world’s most vital oil artery virtually impassable for commercial shipping. Data from Lloyd’s List and Kpler reveal a staggering drop in transit volumes; while the chokepoint typically handles 20 million barrels of oil per day, the flow has been reduced to a trickle following a series of maritime attacks and aggressive warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Over 200 massive tankers and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers…

02 Mar

SMFG India Credit deepens rural footprint; Pashu Vikas Day impacts 1.55 lakh lives across 16 states

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SMFG India Credit has strengthened its rural engagement strategy with the successful completion of the 8th edition of Pashu Vikas Day (PVD), its flagship livestock welfare initiative, on February 14, 2026. Anchored on the theme ‘Sarvottam Seva: Pashu, Parivar aur Pragati’, the programme underscores the NBFC’s focus on integrated rural development linking livestock health, family wellbeing and economic productivity. Launched in 2014, PVD has scaled into one of India’s largest single-day cattle welfare interventions. The 2026 edition was conducted across 16 states through 510 SMFG Gramshakti branches, impacting over 1.55 lakh lives. Approximately 1.4 lakh cattle were treated, while healthcare…