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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance leads with a 99.64% claim settlement ratio in Tamil Nadu in FY2026

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The Company has registered an industry leading claim settlement ratio of 99.64% in Tamil Nadu in FY2026, providing timely financial relief when families need it the most. The Company also witnessed a strong 43.89% year-on-year growth in Q1-FY2027 for the term plan (retail protection) business in the state. The Company covered 33,92,793 lives in the State as on March 31, 2026. The Company is also receiving strong demand in its savings business that includes linked, non-linked and annuity business in the State of Tamil Nadu. The Company’s Assets under Management (AUM) stood at Rs. 22,294 crore as on March 31, 2026 in the State. Importantly, the Company reported a sum assured of Rs. 1,90,435 crore as on March 31, 2026 in the State and in the last 7 years, the Company has paid total benefits worth Rs. 7,356 crore to its customers in the State of Tamil Nadu. The Board of Directors recently approved a proposal to rename the Company as ‘ICICI Life Insurance Limited’, subject to relevant a...
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Instamart strengthens EV ecosystem with battery swapping infrastructure for delivery partners; joins hands/partners with Yulu and Yuma Energy

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Instamart, India’s pioneering quick commerce platform, announced plans to strengthen battery-swapping infrastructure, bringing battery-swapping closer to delivery partners and making EV adoption more accessible and convenient for last-mile delivery. The initiative is part of Instamart’s partnerships with Yulu, India’s leading electric mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platform, and Yuma Energy, India’s fastest-growing battery-swapping network, focused on addressing two practical barriers to EV adoption: access to affordable electric two-wheelers and charging-related downtime. The first of these battery-swapping stations was inaugurated earlier this month at the Instamart POD in the presence of Anant Choudhary, VP - Driver & Delivery Org, Instamart, and Deepak Nanwani, Head of Revenue and Operations, Yuma Energy, marking another step towards bringing energy access closer to where delivery partners operate.   Bringing battery swapping closer to delivery partners with Yuma Instam...
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Godrej Enterprises Group Launches 'Udaan' to Strengthen India's Manufacturing Ecosystem Through MSME Capability Building

Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) launched 'Udaan', an industry-led supplier capability-building initiative developed in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to strengthen India's manufacturing ecosystem through MSME capability development. The programme brings together supplier partners from Aligarh and equips them with a structured Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) journey aimed at enhancing operational excellence, resource productivity, collaboration and global competitiveness. Under Udaan, Godrej Enterprises Group, in collaboration with the CII TPM Club of India, has developed a dedicated TPM curriculum tailored for MSMEs. The programme will provide participating supplier partners with access to specialist TPM consultants who will support on-ground implementation and capability building. The cluster-based approach focuses on strengthening processes, eliminating operational losses, improving productivity and building a culture of ownership and cont...
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M Group selects HCLTech for AI-led IT transformation across 200+ locations

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been selected by M Group, the leading essential infrastructure services provider in the UK and Ireland, to modernize and transform IT operations across its 200-plus locations. Through AI-led managed services spanning infrastructure and end-user operations, HCLTech will deploy its AI Force service transformation platform to streamline M Group's IT landscape, strengthen resilience and build a scalable digital foundation for growth. The program will also accelerate broader digital transformation across M Group's water, energy, technology and communications, transport, and defense, industrial and public sector business lines. "Technology is critical to helping our people deliver essential infrastructure services safely, efficiently and at scale. As we continue to transform M Group, we're investing in a stronger digital foundation and partnering with HCLTech, a global leader in IT services, to bring a new level of servic...
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Former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves Joins BLS International as Global Strategic Advisor

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BLS International Services Limited, a leading global AI-driven technology and trusted digital services partner for governments and citizens, announces the appointment of Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Former President of Estonia, as its Global Strategic Advisor. The appointment of Mr. Toomas Hendrik Ilves follows the recent appointment of former Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Scott Morrison, as Global Strategic Advisor, further strengthening BLS International’s Global Advisory Board. A renowned statesman and technology advocate, Mr. Ilves served as President of Estonia from 2006 to 2016 across two terms, following a distinguished career spanning diplomacy, government, international institutions and technology policy. He is widely recognized for championing Estonia's advanced digital development and e-governance, turning his country into one of the world's most advanced digital societies during his term in office. His longstanding engagement with e-government, cybersecurity and dig...
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HCLFoundation undertakes mega coastal cleanup campaign

HCLFoundation  which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech  in India, today announced the successful completion of cleanup campaign across 50 coastal areas across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The campaign was launched on August 11 in collaboration with M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, People's Action for Development, Development Research Communication and Services Centre, SPANDAN, ReefWatch Marine Conservation, Plan@Earth, Animal Warriors Conservation Society and Plan Foundation to mark HCL Group's 50th anniversary. As part of the campaign, on the International Coastal Cleanup Day, HCLFoundation also organized awareness initiatives, including street plays, sand sculptures and marine debris exhibitions, bringing together employees, local communities and environmental partners in Kundapura (Karnataka), Kochi (Kerala), Ramanathapuram & Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), Ongole (Andhra Pradesh), South & North 24 P...
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LAVA INTRODUCES THE ALL-NEW VIRAT CURVE 5G, BRINGING PREMIUM DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE AT ₹19,999

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Lava International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, announced the launch of the Virat Curve 5G, designed to elevate premium experience in the 20k segment for the true tech enthusiasts. Envisioned, designed and developed in India, the smartphone brings together a striking 3D Curved AMOLED Display, premium vegan leather finish, distinctive Rear Mini Screen, powerful imaging capabilities, Vayu AI and enduring battery life in a compact, premium footprint. Designed to make a statement while delivering meaningful everyday functionality, the Virat Curve 5G brings together design, intelligence and performance in a distinctly sophisticated smartphone experience.   The Virat Curve 5G, available in a 6GB + 128GB variant, will go on sale on Flipkart starting 28th September at 7 PM. The smartphone will be available in Heritage Indigo, Makrana Ivory, and Ellora Slate colour options. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sumit Singh, Senior Vice President and Head of Product, La...
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