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Renault India announced that the all-new Renault Duster has secured a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), reaffirming the brand’s focus on delivering high safety standards in India. The SUV demonstrated strong performance across both categories, scoring 30.49 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection. The certification applies across all variants, highlighting Renault’s commitment to offering uniform safety features without differentiation. Built on the RGMP platform, the new Duster has been engineered for structural strength and reliable crash protection. The development process included extensive simulations and…

YES BANK reported a strong financial performance for Q4 and FY26, driven by higher profitability, steady balance sheet growth, improved margins, and better asset quality. The Bank posted a net profit of INR 1,068 crore for Q4 FY26, up 44.7% year-on-year, while full-year profit rose 44.5% to INR 3,476 crore. Net Interest Income grew 15.9% YoY to INR 2,638 crore in Q4, with Net Interest Margins improving to 2.7%. Operating profit for the quarter increased 23.1% YoY to INR 1,618 crore, while the cost-to-income ratio improved to 63%. Deposits crossed the INR 3 lakh crore milestone, reaching INR 3,18,969 crore,…

TransUnion CIBIL has partnered with NPCI BHIM Services Limited to integrate its CIBIL Score and Credit Information Report (CIR) into the BHIM Payments App. The move enables users to securely access and monitor their credit profile directly within the app, enhancing financial awareness alongside everyday transactions. The integration follows a consent-based model, ensuring users have full control over their data. Credit information is accessed only after explicit approval, aligning with regulatory guidelines and reinforcing transparency. By embedding credit insights into a widely used UPI platform, the initiative aims to make credit awareness more accessible to a broader audience. The BHIM…

PayU has enhanced its flagship fintech accelerator, inFINity 3.0, to accelerate startups focused on advancing digital and financial inclusion in India. In collaboration with Prosus, the programme will offer impact grants of up to USD 25,000, alongside opportunities to co-create solutions within the Prosus ecosystem. Launched earlier this year, inFINity 3.0 marks the third edition of PayU’s accelerator initiative, aimed at helping early-stage fintech startups transition from product development to scalable, market-ready businesses. The programme received over 600 applications, with 30 high-potential startups selected through a competitive process. The initiative focuses on key areas driving inclusive growth, including women-led innovations…

Unicommerce has revealed that Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are emerging as the primary growth engines for India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) market. According to its latest analysis, nearly 66% of new D2C orders in FY 2026 originated from these smaller cities, signalling a clear shift beyond metro-driven demand. This trend is also reflected in value contribution, with buyers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets accounting for 60% of incremental GMV growth compared to FY 2025. The findings highlight how India’s e-commerce expansion is becoming more geographically distributed, driven by increasing digital adoption and improved access across non-metro regions. Overall,…

Toshiba has introduced its first MiniLED television lineup in India, the Z670SP series, marking a significant step in its premium display portfolio. Designed to deliver an immersive home entertainment experience, the new range blends Japanese design precision with advanced visual and audio technologies. At the heart of the Z670SP series is a native 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring ultra-smooth motion clarity for sports, gaming, and fast-paced content. The TVs are powered by Toshiba’s proprietary REGZA Intelligence, an AI-driven system that dynamically optimizes picture and sound settings in real time for enhanced viewing performance. Complementing this is REGZA Power Audio+, delivering clear,…

i-Hub Gujarat, in partnership with SanchiConnect, has announced the launch of TattvaX Cohort 2, its flagship accelerator programme aimed at fostering innovation across sectors. Building on the success of its first cohort, the new edition adopts a broader approach, inviting startups from diverse industries while offering focused support for ventures in space, defence, drones, and emerging technologies. Applications for the 90-day programme opened on April 15, 2026. TattvaX Cohort 2 is designed to help startups accelerate growth, validate solutions, and unlock new market opportunities through structured mentorship and ecosystem access. The accelerator combines expert-led mentoring, cohort-based learning, hands-on workshops, and…

Yulu has crossed a significant milestone, clocking over 1 billion kilometres of rides in Bengaluru, reinforcing its leadership in hyperlocal electric mobility. With a fleet of 22,500 EVs, the company plays a central role in enabling last-mile deliveries, daily commutes, and leisure travel across the city. Yulu’s scale is reflected in its operational impact—facilitating nearly 300,000 green deliveries daily and supporting over 190 million deliveries since inception. Its platform has also helped prevent more than 27 million kilograms of CO2 emissions in Bengaluru, contributing to improved urban air quality. This is equivalent to removing approximately 18,500 cars’ annual emissions. Bengaluru…

Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) has unveiled ‘LeadHerShip’, a women-focused mentorship and incubation initiative under its fintech platform, InFiniTe. The programme aims to support early-stage women entrepreneurs in financial services and fintech by enhancing access, strengthening capabilities, and enabling scalable growth. While India has seen a steady rise in women-led start-ups and leadership participation, representation in senior roles within BFSI remains limited. LeadHerShip seeks to bridge this gap through a structured three-month engagement that pairs women founders with senior women leaders across ABCL. The initiative will facilitate one-on-one mentoring, enabling founders to refine business strategies, address real-world challenges, and build…

Renault Group has unveiled its ‘futuREady India’ strategy, marking a significant step in strengthening its presence in one of its most critical global markets. The initiative aligns with the Group’s broader international roadmap, positioning India as a key driver of growth, innovation, and exports. Under this plan, Renault aims to make India one of its top three global markets by 2030, supported by its most ambitious product expansion yet. The company will introduce a seven-model portfolio spanning multiple segments and powertrains, including strong hybrids and fully electric vehicles tailored to local demand. François Provost, CEO, Renault Group, said, “India represents…