Category: Quantum Brief

How did Indian Express Group’s Viveck Goenka come to own Saddam Hussein’s car?

Viveck Goenka has also established one of India’s best classic cars restoration workshops. His collection also has vintage Land Rovers and Rolls Royce. It includes a Range Rover bought from the Delhi State Trading Company, his first ever car from the British marque. At the Cartier Concours 2019, Viveck and Zita Goenka’s 1951 Standard-Vanguard Phase 1 won the Mark Shand Adventurer Trophy, which honours the memory of the late British travel writer and conservationist known for his love for elephants and his backing for the Indian concours.

Find out how Viveck Goenka acquired the car once owned by Iraq’s Saddam Hussein.

To save a merger: ZEE and Sony attempt to iron out disagreements?

The NCLAT will be hearing a challenge to the Zee-Sony merger on May 17. (Source: Moneycontrol)

Reports suggest Zee and Sony are attempting to iron out differences to salvage the $10 billion media merger.
It is expected that Zee will communicate its final decision to Sony within the next 24-48 hours, indicating whether they accept all terms and conditions of the agreement.

Mitsubishi to enter Indian automobile car sales market

TVS, which handles Honda cars dealerships in the country, its focus will be how to increase Mitsubishi’s network across India. (Image source: Unsplash)

Mitsubishi, which acquired a 32 percent stake, as per a media report, the company’s investment in India is expected to be between $ 33 million to $ 66 million.

Japan’s Kirin Holdings to purchase additional stake in B9 Beverages, maker of Bira

Over the last 15 months, Kirin Holdings and Japan’s MUFG Bank separately invested $80 million in B9 Beverages. In December 2023, it was reported that B9 Beverages was in talks with investors to raise Rs 400 crore in fresh funding from existing investors as well as new ones, stated a media report. (Image source: Unsplash)

The transaction, which was made through the purchase of fresh shares, will boost the group’s holding in B9 Beverages.

Dalmia Cement rolls out ‘RCF Strong toh Ghar Strong’ campaign featuring Ranveer Singh

The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) had asked that Mankind withdraw its advertisement for vitamin supplement HealthOK, featuring Ranveer Singh, under the Consumer Protection Act 1986 and Sales of Goods Act 1930. (Image source: News18 Hindi)

The campaign will be launched through a comprehensive multimedia approach with Singh adding much efficacy to the brand’s message of predominant technical knowledge, and peerless service, as amplified by the slogan, “RCF Strong toh Ghar Strong”.

Aditya Birla Health Insurance ropes in actor Vikrant Massey for new campaign

Through the campaign, Vikrant Massey emphasizes on the blend of health and insurance features, aligning with ABHICL’s mission of promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Featuring a total of four ad films, the campaign presents Activ One as a comprehensive health insurance plan that has been designed to empower customers to achieve their healthiest self.