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TVS Motor Company, a leading global manufacturer in the two and three-wheeler segment, today announced the opening of its authorised dealership, Hardeep Motors  in Chennai. The new facility strengthens TVS Motor Company’s retail presence in the region and underscores its continued focus on enhancing customer accessibility and experience. Strategically located in Old Washermenpet, Hardeep Motors is designed to offer customers a seamless end-to-end ownership journey. The dealership showcases TVS Motor Company’s comprehensive portfolio, including ⁠ all Passenger & Cargo Three Wheeler  , catering to diverse mobility needs. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mr. Rajat Gupta - Business Head Commercial MobilityTVS Motor Company , along with Mr. Deepak Bhandari, Dealer Owner marking an important milestone in the brand’s journey in the region. Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Rajat Gupta - Business Head Commercial Mobility TVS Motor Company said, " The inauguration o...

Amazon announced its plans to build India’s largest ‘delivery in minutes’ network by scaling Amazon Now, its ultra-fast delivery within minutes, to customers in over 300 cities across the country. Amazon Now has become the fastest-growing ecommerce business unit in Amazon India’s history with orders having doubled every quarter since launch. Amazon will scale up its specialized fulfillment infrastructure to offer the largest selection of products to customers across the country – when they need them – tens of thousands of products delivered in minutes or a few hours, a wider selection of over one million within the same-day, over four million the next day and millions more with unlimited, free & fast Prime Delivery. Amazon also announced ‘Sammaan’, a dedicated program focused on the welfare of tens of thousands of delivery associates powering its e commerce  and quick commerce business. A portion of Amazon India's recently announced $300 million investment in operations and a...

The Aditya Birla Group unveiled the INT Aditya Birla Performing Arts Academy , giving a new shape and renewed purpose to one of India's most storied cultural institutions. The launch marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Indian National Theatre (INT), an organisation that has shaped generations of artists and audiences since the years preceding India's Independence. The Academy was inaugurated by Mrs. Rajashree Birla, Chairperson of the Academy, in the presence of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Mrs. Neerja Birla , Ms. Ananya Birla and Mr. Aryaman Vikram Birla . The initiative reflects a defining characteristic of the Aditya Birla Group's history: the creation of institutions that become enduring developmental assets. Across generations, the Group has invested in nation-building through schools, universities, hospitals, research centres, cultural institutions and community platforms. The reimagining of INT extends that legacy, crea...

Alpenliebe , from the house of Perfetti Van Melle India, announced that it has partnered with Swiggy, India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, to launch the Alpenliebe Sweetest City Challenge , to reinforce that delivery partners are the backbone of India’s growing new-age economy, navigating countless conversations across cities every single day. The challenge will be live across 20+ cities of India including Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, and Delhi. This one-of-its-kind initiative is designed to encourage millions of consumers, who interact with delivery partners across cities, to add a small gesture of appreciation, warmth and gratitude when receiving their orders. Alpenliebe, through their recent India’s Sweetness Report survey across   approximately 28,000 delivery partners , revealed that   delivery partners rated their customer experiences below average in nearly 2 out of 5 cases, while sharing that 1 in 4 deliveries ended without a greeting or ...

Interio by Godrej, a leading furniture brand from the Godrej Enterprises Group, reported revenue of INR 4,000 crore for FY26, registering a year-on-year growth of 12% over FY25. The business expanded its presence across 100 new cities during the year, while New Product Introduction (NPI) sales contributed 22% to the overall business. Interio plans to grow revenue by 25% in FY27, supported by continued retail expansion, deeper market penetration, growth in online sales and the introduction of new furniture categories. The company also plans to add 102 new stores during FY27, with a focus on strengthening its presence across North and East India. Speaking on the performance and outlook , Swapneel Nagarkar, Business Head and Executive Vice President, Interio by Godrej said , “ The Indian furniture industry is entering a new phase of evolution where consumer expectations are moving beyond functionality towards design, flexibility, technology integration and overall living experiences. ...

This Father's Day, Indian consumers moved beyond predictable gifts and leaned into more personal ways of celebrating dads. India’s pioneering quick commerce platform, Instamart, revealed a surge in demand for thoughtful gifting categories such as greeting cards, wallets, perfumes, grooming kits and gadgets, signalling a shift towards gifts that feel more meaningful and memorable. While chocolates continued to be a popular Father's Day staple, the standout trend was the return of the humble greeting card. Orders for Father's Day cards skyrocketed by more than 120 times compared to regular days, making them one of the fastest-growing gifting categories on the platform. Father's Day gifting peaked during the late morning hours on Father's Day itself, highlighting the increasingly spontaneous nature of gifting occasions in the quick-commerce era. Thoughtful Gifts Take Centre Stage Father's Day gift baskets increasingly reflected the broader premiumisation tre...