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ICICI Bank, in partnership with Visa, has launched India’s first USD-denominated debit card for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers through its IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City, Gujarat. The launch marks a significant step in expanding premium offshore banking and payment solutions for globally mobile customers. Linked to ICICI Bank’s USD Global Savings Account, the debit card is built on Visa’s premium Infinite platform and enables NRIs to seamlessly access and utilise their USD savings worldwide. Customers can use the card across ATMs, Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals and e-commerce platforms globally, while avoiding forex markup charges on USD transactions made through…
Snapdeal witnessed strong demand for affordable fashion and lifestyle products this Mother’s Day, with emerging non-metro cities contributing over 80% of orders across women-focused categories between 1–10 May 2026. Cities including Lucknow, Jaipur, Kanpur, Ludhiana, Indore, Surat, Bhopal and Dehradun emerged as key growth markets, highlighting the increasing influence of aspirational shoppers beyond metros. Women’s ethnic wear, handbags, fashion jewellery, watches and footwear were among the most purchased categories during the period. Notably, more than 80% of purchases across these segments were made at price points below ₹499, reflecting growing consumer preference for trend-led yet value-conscious shopping during special occasions.…
Sets a new benchmark for sustainable energy solutions across manufacturing and warehousing led supply chains. Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has introduced India’s first Multi‑Ion battery technology for electric forklifts through its Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business, one of the market leaders in India’s material handling segment. The launch addresses the growing need for efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions as India’s manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing sectors scale rapidly, to enable 25% lower total cost of ownership, higher equipment uptime, and cleaner industrial operations, with a battery designed to last through the full operational life of the forklift. India’s industrial and…
India’s leading AI-powered travel platform, ixigo, has launched a completely reimagined AI-native version of its app at its flagship tech event, ixigo NEXT. Built from the ground up with AI integrated across the entire experience, the new app aims to make travel planning more conversational, intuitive and personalised. Moving beyond traditional booking journeys, the platform introduces intelligent and agentic AI experiences designed to help users discover, plan and manage trips seamlessly. At the heart of the experience is TARA, ixigo’s multimodal AI travel assistant that supports voice, text and tap interactions in English, Hindi and Hinglish. Unlike conventional chatbots, TARA…
Ishan Technologies, a fast-growing ICT solutions provider, has partnered with Oracle Corporation to strengthen its digital transformation journey and modernize its charging, billing, and service management infrastructure. The collaboration is aimed at enabling faster rollout of new services, improving operational agility, and delivering enhanced customer experiences. Through deployment of Oracle Cloud Scale Monetization and Oracle Unified Operations, Ishan Technologies will establish a unified digital backbone to support its expanding portfolio across connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, surveillance, and smart city solutions. “Partnering with Oracle Communications marks a significant milestone for Ishan Technologies,” said Pinkesh Kotecha, CMD, Ishan Technologies. “This initiative provides us…
Bengaluru: Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, today announced that its family scooter, the Rizta, has crossed the 3 lakh-unit sales milestone within two years of its launch. Introduced in April 2024 as Ather’s first family scooter, the Rizta has played a key role in expanding Ather’s reach across newer markets and customer segments, becoming the company’s largest volume driver. The Rizta crossed the 2 lakh sales milestone in December 2025 and added the next 1 lakh units in just five months, underlining growing demand for family electric scooters and Ather’s rapid expansion across newer markets. Speaking…
Inkers Technology has launched Kaël, India’s first AI-native construction intelligence platform, aimed at transforming how construction and real estate projects are planned, monitored, and executed. Designed to bring predictive intelligence into project management, Kaël enables teams to anticipate risks, assess financial impact, and make faster decisions before delays or cost overruns occur. The platform uses artificial intelligence to unify fragmented project data across schedules, drawings, reports, and communication channels into a single intelligence layer. Unlike conventional project management tools, Kaël functions as an AI-led orchestration engine that continuously analyses millions of data points, identifies emerging risks, and delivers actionable insights…
itel has launched the all-new ZENO 200 smartphone in India, exclusively on Amazon, bringing together premium durability, AI-powered features and stylish design at a special launch price of ₹9,999. Designed for young consumers seeking both style and reliability, the ZENO 200 features MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance — a combination rarely seen in the sub-₹10,000 category. The smartphone is powered by the octa-core Unisoc T7250 processor and runs on Android 15 Go Edition, ensuring smooth multitasking and efficient performance. The device sports a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and DTS-powered…
India’s maternal healthcare ecosystem is witnessing a significant transformation, driven by increased institutional deliveries and rising dependence on formal healthcare services. According to Care Health Insurance, women’s health insurance claims rose by 37% between FY25 and FY26, with the 20–40 age group continuing to account for the highest share of claims growth. Government health data indicates that institutional deliveries in India touched 97.3% in 2023–24, while C-section procedures accounted for over 27% of reported births during 2024–25. Reflecting this shift towards medically intensive maternity care, Care Health Insurance observed a steady rise in maternity-related claim costs across the country. The…
Bengaluru: German kitchen brand Nolte Küchen has strengthened its presence in India with the launch of a new flagship showroom in Indiranagar, Bengaluru. The 3,500 sq. ft. experience centre showcases the company’s latest kitchen collections while offering customers a more immersive and design-led retail experience. The showroom features Nolte Küchen’s premium collections including Nolte Neo, Nolte Küchen, and Express Küchen, presenting a wide range of contemporary kitchen concepts, intelligent layouts, and material finishes tailored to different lifestyles and budgets. Designed as a destination for homeowners, architects, and interior designers, the space combines global design standards with localised expertise and service.…