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Zepto, a rapid commerce (qcom) platform, has begun trial testing two additional products in an effort to diversify its offerings and break into new markets. It is now trialling Super Mall, a new vertical for high-value and luxury products, and Zepto Diagnostics, an in-app diagnostics solution within its pharma sector.
The industry is greatly relieved that the Indian government has revoked a number of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) pertaining to essential inputs used in the production of medical devices. Manufacturers who had trouble obtaining necessary materials like polypropylene and polycarbonate stand to gain the most from this action. Long-standing industry
Zomato has consented to share customers' phone numbers with restaurants after obtaining users' approval, which is a victory for the restaurant business, according to the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI). Zomato and Swiggy, two meal delivery services, have been at odds with the restaurant industry over their
According to various media reports, Volkswagen AG is looking for a local partner to help increase its meagre market share while cutting the expenses of producing electric vehicles in India by a third. As reported by multiple media outlets, the local branch of the largest carmaker in Europe has reduced
According to a top official on November 18, the Unique Identification Authority of India is considering producing an Aadhaar card that includes the holder's photo and a QR code in order to deter offline verification methods that violate the current law and stop the misuse of people'
Apple has expanded its AppleCare+ insurance policies in India and added a new option that covers iPhone loss and theft. Indian customers are now getting such extensive protection directly from Apple for the first time. The company's provision of monthly and annual payment options has made the plans
Over the coming years, Adani Defence and Aerospace intends to invest INR 10,000 crore in a variety of defence and aerospace business sectors. According to Ashok Wadhawan, head of Land Systems, the group has so far invested INR 5,000 crore in a number of other projects. The company
An Australian financial platform, MyGigsters, has declared its official debut in India. The company, which has its headquarters in Melbourne, offers integrated financial infrastructure designed specifically for gig platforms and markets. Operators can easily enrol, verify, pay, reward, and safeguard their independent workers with the platform, which helps them grow
An exclusive brand alliance was established on 18 November by AstraZeneca Pharma India and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries to increase the availability of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC), a therapy for hyperkalaemia, in the Indian market. Both businesses will market and distribute SZC under different brand names as part of the agreement.
Due to a sharp dip in second-quarter revenue, which was mostly brought on by Microsoft Corp. selling its software licences directly to major clients, Sonata Software Ltd. has fallen two spots in the Indian IT hierarchy. Previously, over 60% of Sonata's revenue came from this type of software
According to The Economic Times, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) division of Reliance Retail, is preparing to enter India's rapidly expanding pet food market with a competitive price plan. Distributors and business partners have been notified by the company that the prices of
The New York Times reported that Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is supporting Project Prometheus, a new AI firm, and will serve as co-CEO of the company. Bezos is contributing to the $6.2 billion in funding that the new business is releasing. Remarkably, this is the first time
In order to establish a 200 MW (AC) solar power plant at the GIPCL Renewable Energy Park in Khavda, Gujarat, KPI Green Energy said on 17 November that it has signed contract agreements with state-owned SJVN Ltd for an order for INR 696.50 crore. According to a corporate release,
The Indian government claims that this step will increase the nation's energy security and diversify its supply sources during a period of increasing global volatility by signing its first structured, long-term deal to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States. State-run oil companies have concluded a
According to a report by NDTV Profit, Swiggy is getting ready to implement new fees for restaurant partners on orders submitted through its Swiggy One membership programme. A few eateries have been notified by the platform that the fees would take effect on November 25. It is anticipated that the
Infosys issued incentive letters to workers at various job levels on Friday, announcing its most recent round of performance-linked bonuses for the September quarter. An average bonus of 75% of the eligible or goal amount for the period has been given by the Bengaluru-based company, which is also the second-largest
A deal between Kings Infra Ventures Ltd and the Andhra Pradesh government to build an aquaculture technology park near Srikakulam for INR 2,500 crore was signed on 17 November. According to a release from Kings Infra, the 500-acre complex will be the first AI-driven aquaculture park in India, establishing
The Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's leading IT company, has been issued a notice by the Labour Commissioner’s Office in Pune following several months of employee layoffs as the company prepares to reduce its workforce by 2%. Following several complaints from the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate
Microsoft is getting ready to make a significant change to its software pricing strategy. As AI systems take on increasingly independent activities in the workplace, CEO Satya Nadella has revealed that the company is shifting from the conventional "per user" license approach to a "per agent"
Indian Railways has made the decision to allow popular restaurants with a single brand to operate at train stations. The Railway Board changed its catering services policy to incorporate the South Central Railway's suggestion that popular single-brand restaurants like McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut, Baskin Robbins, Bikanerwala,
On November 15, 2025, IndiGo and Akasa Air announced that they would begin flights on December 25 from the recently built Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). On December 25, Akasa Air will launch its first trip between Delhi and NMIA, establishing direct connections with four Indian cities. In the days
On 14 November evening, Disney and YouTube announced an agreement to lift the blackout that had been removing ABC, ESPN, and other channels from the YouTube TV streaming service. The deal puts an end to a dispute that started in late October when Disney removed shows from YouTube TV. The
According to a Financial Times report, Apple is intensifying its succession planning efforts in anticipation of Tim Cook's resignation as the company's CEO as early as next year. According to multiple media reports that cite many people with knowledge of the talks, John Ternus, Apple'
In a rare rift between the chipmaker and two of its largest clients, Amazon is joining Microsoft in endorsing legislation that might further restrict Nvidia's exports to China. The actions taken by Amazon and Microsoft to oppose a business with which they have a close relationship demonstrate how