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Vi Business and Genesys partner to bring next-gen cloud contact centre

Vi Business and Genesys partner to bring next-gen cloud contact centre

Vi Business, the enterprise arm of the leading telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi), has announced it will leverage its partner agreement with Genesys®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, to enable Indian businesses with advanced cloud and telecom solutions, transforming their contact centre operations and strengthening customer engagement and services. This collaboration marks Vi’s entry into the Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) sector to introduce next-gen cloud and telecom solutions while offering a unified omnichannel customer experience (CX). This move will allow Indian enterprises to adapt to evolving customer needs, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and scale operations without the…
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Bandhan Mutual Fund launches nifty 500 value and momentum index funds

Bandhan Mutual Fund launches nifty 500 value and momentum index funds

Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched two new open-ended index schemes: the Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund and the Bandhan Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund. These funds aim to track the Nifty 500 Value 50 Index and Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index, focusing on 50 undervalued companies and 50 high-performance stocks, respectively. The New Fund Offers (NFOs) are open for subscription from October 14 to October 24, 2024, and investors can access these funds through licensed mutual fund distributors, online platforms, or directly via the Bandhan Mutual Fund website. Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC, emphasized the rising…
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Mayukh Dealtrade Ltd plans Rs. 49 crore rights issue and stock split

Mayukh Dealtrade Ltd plans Rs. 49 crore rights issue and stock split

Mayukh Dealtrade Limited, a Mumbai-based manufacturer listed on the BSE (BSE: 539519), is set to raise up to Rs. 49 crore through a Rights Issue approved by its Board of Directors. The initiative, aimed at enhancing capital, will involve issuing equity shares to eligible shareholders on August 30, 2024. In a move to improve liquidity, the board also authorized a 5-for-1 stock split, converting one equity share with a face value of Rs. 5 into five shares with a face value of Rs. 1. Furthermore, the board discussed increasing the authorized share capital from Rs. 30 crore to Rs. 63…
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Vi’s ‘Super Pack’ launches at Rs 175: A new era for prepaid entertainment

Vi’s ‘Super Pack’ launches at Rs 175: A new era for prepaid entertainment

The all new avatar of Vi Movies & TV, launched in March earlier this year, is a one-stop entertainment destination for all Vi subscribers. Vi Movies & TV provides a vast range of entertainment to its users, with upto 17 OTT apps, 350 live TV channels and complimentary access to several content libraries all under one app through thoughtfully designed packs across postpaid and prepaid. With the latest addition of ‘Super’ pack, Vi prepaid users can access 15+ OTT platforms including SonyLIV, ZEE5, ManoramaMAX, FanCode, PlayFlix, and more, along with 10GB data. A recent report by Ormax media reveals that…
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Run for Awareness: Festival Run 2024 by HCG Cancer Centre Kolkata and Decathlon Champions Breast Cancer Advocacy

Run for Awareness: Festival Run 2024 by HCG Cancer Centre Kolkata and Decathlon Champions Breast Cancer Advocacy

In a vibrant initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HCG Cancer Centre Kolkata partnered with Decathlon to host the Festival Run 2024, aiming to elevate awareness and stress the significance of early detection. The event, starting and concluding at Decathlon, Salt Lake, Sector V, was inaugurated by Debashis Sen, former IAS officer and CMD of Hidco, alongside Dr. Amarjeet Singh, COO of HCG Cancer Centre Kolkata. Over 1,000 participants, including healthcare professionals and community members, engaged in the 5 km run, showcasing their commitment to the cause. Following the run, an energetic flash mob captivated onlookers with a performance inspired…
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Natco Pharma shares inflation 4% on settlement order in US patent case on generic Ozempic

Natco Pharma shares inflation 4% on settlement order in US patent case on generic Ozempic

Natco Pharma rallied 4 percent in morning trade on October 7 following the issuance of a settlement order in the United States patent case on generic Ozempic products. The stock price witnessed a strong rally and touched an intraday high of Rs 1,408.70 per share on the NSE.Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Novo Nordisk have reached a settlement of US patent litigation relating to generic Ozempic (semaglutide), the company announced in an exchange filing.NATCO and Mylan have partnered on the development of generic Ozempic products.The stock has registered a rise after falling for three consecutive days.As per data available on the…
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Godrej Interio expands presence in Eastern India with new stores in Durgapur and Burdwan

Godrej Interio expands presence in Eastern India with new stores in Durgapur and Burdwan

Godrej Interio, a prominent furniture brand under Godrej & Boyce, has strengthened its foothold in the eastern market by launching two new stores in West Bengal. The company inaugurated an 11,000 sq. ft. store in Durgapur and a 1,100 sq. ft. kitchen store in Burdwan, catering to the region’s growing demand for contemporary home furniture. The Durgapur store offers a wide selection of innovative furniture, including modular options like Upmods and Kreation X3, aimed at personalizing modern Indian homes. To mark the occasion, Godrej Interio is offering up to 35% discounts and free furniture giveaways. Meanwhile, the Burdwan store is…
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Meghalaya pushes for affordable cancer care; Health Minister highlights vision for cancer-free future

Meghalaya pushes for affordable cancer care; Health Minister highlights vision for cancer-free future

Addressing the ‘FICCI Roundtable for the North-Eastern Region’, has been held under the aegis of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, on the ‘Roadmap for Making Cancer Care Affordable and Accessible in India’, Dr. Lyngdoh said, “Our vision is a cancer-free future generation where everyone has access to accurate tests and affordable cancer treatment.” Dr. Lyngdoh shared that the Chief Minister of Meghalaya has worked towards ensuring that fundamental interventions for cancer treatment are available to the citizens. “Cancer surveillance is our top priority.”  In 2022, FICCI established a multi-stakeholder Task Force to develop strategic solutions…
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7.50% increases ROI on Ujjivan Fixed Deposit for 9 months

7.50% increases ROI on Ujjivan Fixed Deposit for 9 months

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has announced an increase in its fixed deposit interest rates, raising the rate for a 9-month tenure to 7.5%, up from the previous 7.0%. This move positions Ujjivan among the top banks offering competitive rates on term deposits. Senior citizens will continue to benefit from an additional 0.50% over the regular rates, ensuring a higher return on their investments. Ujjivan also maintains its attractive rates for longer tenures, offering 8.25% for a 12-month tenure to general customers and 8.75% to senior citizens. Additionally, Platina deposits, available to both individual and non-individual customers, including NR customers, will…
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Manufacturing jobs rose 7.6% in FY23, salaries rose 5.5%: Government survey

Manufacturing jobs rose 7.6% in FY23, salaries rose 5.5%: Government survey

New Delhi: The manufacturing sector has shrugged off the impact of Covid-19 and posted robust growth, leading to job creation and higher incomes of workers, according to a survey report released on Monday, prompting policymakers to say that overall economic growth could pick up in the coming months.The Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for the financial year 2022-23 showed that the gross value added (GVA) in the manufacturing sector grew by 7.4% at current prices in 2022-23 compared to 2021-22 and industrial output grew by over 21%. GVA is a measure of economic activity, defined as the added value created…
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