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Customers can enjoy special offers on Google Pixel 10, select smartphones, laptops, smartwatches and more Croma, the Tata Group’s trusted omni-channel electronics retailer, has expanded its presence in Bengaluru with the opening of two new Edge by Croma stores at Nexus Shantiniketan and Nexus Whitefield. With these additions, the digital-first neighbourhood retail format now has three stores in Bengaluru and five across India. Designed to bring technology closer to consumers, Edge by Croma combines convenient shopping, expert assistance and service support, offering customers a seamless electronics retail experience. The new stores are located at UGF018, Upper Ground Floor, Nexus Shantiniketan,…

SNVA Traveltech Limited, the parent company of online travel platform Travomint, has filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus-I (UDRHP-I) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The proposed offer comprises an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 127,525,000 equity shares, with a face value of ₹1 each. Promoters and selling shareholders Alok Kumar Singh and Vivek Kumar Singh will each offer up to 63,762,500 equity shares. The company had confidentially filed its draft papers with SEBI on March 29, 2026, and received regulatory approval on August 6, 2026. Established…

Shield today announced the opening of its new engineering office at GoodWorks GCC Nexus in Bengaluru. The centre will focus on developing and testing autonomy software for Indian aircraft and defence systems, supporting the country’s goal of self-reliance in defence. This is Shield’s second office in India, following the opening of its New Delhi office in April 2026. The Bengaluru team will work on Hivemind, Shield’s software platform for developing and operating autonomous systems. The company plans to hire engineers across autonomy, flight software, simulation, systems integration, and testing and evaluation. “New Delhi brought us closer to our customers. Bengaluru…

Jewellery retailer BHIMA has strengthened its presence in Bengaluru with the launch of a new showroom in KR Puram, located at #737, KR Puram Extension, Old Madras Road. The showroom brings the brand’s gold, diamond and silver jewellery collections closer to customers in KR Puram and neighbouring areas. With a legacy spanning over a century, BHIMA continues to cater to generations of customers with jewellery collections for weddings, festivals, special occasions and everyday wear. To mark the launch, the brand is offering a range of inaugural benefits from November 6 to 29, 2026. Customers can avail themselves of a flat…

HSBC India and Hurun India today released the HSBC Hurun Global Indians List 2026, featuring 236 leaders across 200 of the world’s most valuable companies headquartered outside India. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, tops the list, with the company valued at US$4.2 trillion, followed by Microsoft’s Satya Nadella at US$2.6 trillion and Micron Technology’s Sanjay Mehrotra at US$1.4 trillion. The combined value of the companies featured in the list has increased 53% to US$15 trillion from US$9.9 trillion in 2024. The companies collectively employ 5.3 million people, generate US$2.5 trillion in annual revenue and reported net profits of US$416 billion…

BGauss, the design and engineering-led electric mobility brand, has partnered with Bengaluru FC as Associate Partner for the 2026-27 season of the Indian Super League (ISL), marking its entry into football and its third major sporting association. As part of the partnership, BGauss will undertake matchday branding, fan engagement activities, digital campaigns and content collaborations. The brand will also explore dealership-led initiatives across Bengaluru and Karnataka to bring fan experiences closer to its retail network. Commenting on the association, Priyanka Kabra, Brand Director, BGauss, said, “Our sporting associations are rooted in a simple belief where brands become more relevant when…

The festive FD offering includes flexible tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), the first Small Finance Bank in India to receive in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a Universal Bank, is offering attractive interest rates of up to 7.40% p.a. on Fixed Deposits (FDs) for regular customers and up to 7.90% p.a. for senior citizens aged 60 years and above. The festive offering provides customers an opportunity to make their savings more rewarding while planning for future financial needs. With deposit tenures ranging from 7 days…

The new range offers cooling and heating across temperatures from -15°C to 52°C, with advanced air purification in select models Voltas Limited, India’s No. 1 AC brand from the Tata Group, has launched its new Hot & Cold AC Range, expanding its Room Air Conditioner portfolio with solutions designed to deliver comfort across seasons and diverse climatic conditions. The new range comprises Vectra and Vertis Hot & Cold Inverter Split ACs in 1.5-tonne and 2-tonne capacities. While the Vectra series operates across temperatures from -7°C to 52°C, the Vertis series is designed for colder regions, including Srinagar, with an operating…

~ New facility reinforces the Bank’s commitment to Guyana’s economic growth and strengthens its six-decade association with the country ~ Bank of Baroda has inaugurated its new Head Office and Georgetown Branch in Guyana, along with a Heritage Centre commemorating its 60-year association with the country. The facilities were inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, in the presence of Dr. Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO, Bank of Baroda, and other dignitaries. Bank of Baroda began operations in Guyana on March 31, 1966, before the country attained independence. It remains the only Indian bank operating…

~ First branch outside California takes SBIC Bank’s US network to eight branches ~ State Bank of India (SBI) has inaugurated a new branch of its wholly owned US subsidiary, SBIC Bank, at Frisco, North Dallas, Texas. Inaugurated by SBI Chairman Shri Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, the branch marks SBIC Bank’s first expansion beyond California, taking its US network to eight branches. The new branch will cater to the banking needs of individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses in the region. Its services will include retail deposits, commercial lending, international remittances and specialised Non-Resident Indian (NRI) banking solutions. Speaking at the inauguration,…