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Casio To Start Manufacturing Watches In India By FY24, Aims For 30% Local Production

Casio, the Japanese consumer electronic brand will start manufacturing watches by this financial year (FY24) in India, said Hideki Imai, Managing Director, Casio India, while adding that the company is serious about the Indian market. “We intend to start local manufacturing of watches in India this financial year, not G Shock but entry-level watches to […]

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Ola Electric To File IPO Papers By End-October, Targeting Valuation of Up To $700 Mn

India’s Ola Electric plans to file regulatory papers for its up to USD 700 million IPO before the end of October as the e-scooter maker fast-tracks its listing move, three people with direct knowledge said. Backed by investors including Singapore’s Temasek and Japan’s SoftBank, Ola Electric was valued at USD 5.4 billion in a recent […]

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Achieving Plastic Neutrality: A Sustainable Milestone For Brands

In a world where the echoes of environmental concerns are growing louder, a refreshing wave of change has emerged, powered by India’s influential celebrities and their retail brands. Notable names like Kriti Sanon’s Hyphen, Alia Bhatt’s Ed-a-Mamma, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s investment in Blue Tribe, and Deepika Padukone’s 82.E are transcending their fame, channeling […]

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Tata Motors To Increase Commercial Vehicle Prices For Third-time In 2023

Indian automaker Tata Motors said on Monday that it will raise the prices of its commercial vehicles by up to 3 per cent, its third hike this calendar year to offset the residual impact of past input costs. The price hike, effective from 1 October, will be applicable across its range of commercial vehicles, the […]

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Super Saravana Stores Enters Ecommerce Market With Launch of Superssmart

Super Saravana Stores, a retail chain is all set to enter the ecommerce world with the launch of its new shopping application, Superssmart; on 18 September  2023. According to the company, the app is designed to offer shoppers the ‘ultimate online shopping experience’ and will be available for download on the App Store and Google […]

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Foxconn To Double Workforce And Investment In India By Next Year

Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn aims to double its workforce and investment in India by next year, a company representative based in India said on Sunday. “Under your leadership, Foxconn has grown smoothly and rapidly in India. We will work even harder to present you with a greater birthday gift next year, aiming for another doubling […]

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Tim Hortons Expands To Southern India With Bengaluru Openings

Tim Hortons, the well-known Canadian coffee chain, opened its outlet in Bengaluru, India. “Recognising Karnataka as the coffee capital of India, contributing over 70 per cent of the nation’s coffee production,” the brand said in a media release. This expansion will include openings at Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport and in the Koramangala neighborhood. […]

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India Records 33% Increase In Vegetable Oil Imports: SEA

India’s vegetable oil imports have increased by 33 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to reach 18.66 lakh tonne in August. This is attributed to lower duties and a revival of demand after a decline in domestic rates, as reported by the Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA). India is the world’s leading vegetable oil buyer, and its imports […]

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Chai Sutta Bar Expands Tea Menu In Agra, Offering 9 New Flavors

Chai Sutta Bar, the brand known for its diverse range of tea offerings, revealed its latest Agra outlet offerings with nine distinct tea flavors to delight its customers. “Contrary to any misunderstandings, Chai Sutta Bar has always been about tea, not sutta (smoke) or bar. This expansion of the tea menu underscores the brand’s commitment […]

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India’s Trade Deficit Widens To $24.16 Bn In August, Beating Expectations

India’s merchandise trade deficit in August was wider than expected and stood at USD 24.16 billion, according to a Reuters calculation based on export and import data released by the government on Friday. Economists expected the August trade deficit to be at USD 21 billion, according to a Reuters poll. India’s merchandise exports stood at […]

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