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Passenger Vehicles segment records 3,93,250 units sale and 13 percent YoY growth

The downturn was influenced by heavy discounting and selective financing further affected by economic worries and the electoral climate.

While growth and optimism continue within the commercial 3W market, intensified competition from electric models underscores a significant market shift – now 55 percent electrified.

Mahindra Finance & IBM collaborate to drive financial inclusion

NIC Ice Cream was co-founded in 2012 by Jeetendra Bhandari, Sanjiv Shah, and Raj Bhandari, and it serves in 86 cities across India. (Image source: Claudio Schwarz via Unsplash)

This app will enable consumers from both metros and non-metros to have 24×7 digital access to avail and manage products & solutions.

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility slashes prices of bestselling EVs

The India EV market experienced an increase. (Image sourced from CNBC)

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility has slashed the prices of Nexon.ev and Tiago.ev, with the objective of making EVs more accessible to Indian customers.

From k-khana to k-drama; hottest Valentine’s Day culinary trends: Godrej report

According to reports, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and Zomato’s Blinkit, saw their highest ever single-day sales, breaking previous records on New Year's Eve. (Representative image by Niranjan Photographs via Unsplash)

Here are the hottest culinary trends destined to captivate your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

2023 saw maximum intercity travel by Indians: Uber report

The index highlights key trends, including the most popular destinations as chosen by riders in 2023, which is a list of popular tourist destinations, off-beat routes, and religious pilgrimages. (Representative image by Kendal Percimoney via Unsplash)

2023 saw the highest ever Intercity trips booked on the Uber platform, buoyed by a sharp rise in leisure and religious travel in the country, and backed by the marked improvement in the road infrastructure.

CTV Surge: Addressable TV to reach over 45 million Indian homes

Sports is set to witness a renewed focus on immersive experiences, facilitated by affordable 5G and next-gen VR headsets.(Representative image via Unsplash)

The surge is attributed to major sporting events such as the IPL and World Cup, acting as catalysts to boost viewership on connected smart televisions.

82 percent Indians expect to benefit personally from AI in the next 5 years: Google-IPSOS survey

Indians felt that the application of AI will be important across health, security and climate, but equally in personalised education, improved accessibility and space exploration. (Representative Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

 As per the report, Indians are also enthusiastic about the impact of AI on their work, with 80 percent believing it will be beneficial for them individually. Significantly greater than a global average of 65 percent, 95 percent of Indians have talked about AI in their workplaces.

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das says no immediate review of Paytm Payments Bank restrictions

"We take decisions after a lot of consideration and analysis. At the moment, there is no review of the decision (on PPBL),” he said. (Image sourced via CNBC -TV18)

Das added that an FAQ will be sent out this week to address all concerns of FastTag holders, customers and depositors who may be impacted by the RBI’s restrictions.

‘One Nation One Election’ possible? India Inc shows full support

It’s quite a predicament, says one ad agency head who wished not to be named. “On the one hand, you want to talk about the work because it is an election-related campaign, on the other hand, it would be tricky if you do,” he said. (Representative Image: Phil Scroggs via Unsplash)

Former President Ram Nath Kovind presided over a panel of representatives from industry bodies FICCI and CII and high-level committee members to discuss One Nation One Election and its benefits.

IPL sponsorships: Why smaller startups will be missing in action this season

Amid the prolonged funding winter gripping the sector, startups have been forced to slash marketing budgets and are viewing IPL sponsorships with caution. (Image source: @IPL via X)

In the wake of the funding winter gripping the sector, startups have slashed marketing budgets and are viewing Indian Premier League sponsorships with caution. Especially the smaller ones.However, the overall sponsorship landscape remains resilient, as exiting brands will make room for new entrants across various categories in the ever-enticing IPL arena.