A decision by a government school in Kerala to introduce trousers and shirt for both girls and boys has led to protests and demonstrations, especially from Muslim religious and cultural organizations. These organizations have alleged that the move amounts to imposing patriarchy and liberal values on women, and accused the school authorities of denying the […]
Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd, India’s largest food supplement enzyme manufacturer, said it has appointed an exclusive distributor for Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam. The distribution agreement with Singapore-based Azelis covers all food enzymes and probiotics for the food & dietary supplement industry. Azelis sells chemical and food ingredients in over 50 countries across […]
Greenlam, the country’s leader in laminates, said it decided to enter the category of plywood and particle boards by setting up new factories in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Plywood and particle boards are used alongside laminates — the multi-colored and shiny boards — in aluminium-based constructions in offices and commercial buildings. “Witnessing a spiral […]
Shriram Group today said its latest decision to bring together different units under one company will help it realize synergies and benefit each of its businesses. The merged entity will be able to offer a “comprehensive product suite, wider distribution network and increased customer touch points to prove beneficial to customers of both organizations,” the […]
Kerala Vision Broadband, the ISP arm of Kerala Cable TV Operators’ Association, has announced what is arguably the cheapest fiber broadband offer for new customers in Kerala. The highlight of the new plan is that it comes without installation and modem charges, and is therefore ideal for a new customer. The current tariff for a […]
Trident, a prominent manufacturer of bedsheets, bathrobes, comforters (razai) and paper products in India, is offering a discount of 40% to all its shareholders on all items purchased from its website. To qualify for the 40% discount, the customers/shareholders have to add items worth Rs 5,000 to their cart, upon which they’ll get a discount […]
Ikea, the Sweden-based global furniture retailer known for its frugal and efficient products, is likely to open its third mega store in India in Bangalore around April. IKEA’s India CEO Peter Bezel said the company is on track to open its first store in Bangalore in ‘early summer’, which will make Bangalore the third city […]
Biocon, one of most prominent Indian pharmaceutical companies focused on developing its own drugs and formulations, kicked off its expansion into the Middle East market with an out-licensing deal with Saudi Arabia-based Tabuk Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co. Biocon did not list the products that are covered by the licensing deal, but said it would cover “select […]
An interesting, observational study in the UK suggests that the overactive immune system associated with allergic diseases such as asthma and hay fever may have a positive side-effect in the form of greater protection from COVID-19 in the initial stages. The 10-month study, involving around 15,000 people, was carried out between May 2020 and February […]
In a unique move to ensure quality of roads, Kerala government will next month start a program in which government officials will be put in charge of certain stretches of roads and will have to be submit monthly reports, including freshly clicked photos, on the condition of their stretch of roads. The move is being […]
Hero MotoCorp reported a whopping 43% decline in India two-wheeler sales in November due to a sharp downturn in rural demand. The company, which gets most of its customers from rural and semi-urban regions, sustained a sharp blow to both its motorcycle as well as scooter sales, with the latter taking a bigger beating. The […]
Navneet Education Ltd said it has agreed to invest Rs 75 cr in a sports management and services company known as SFA Sporting Services Pvt Ltd to pick up a 14.3% stake. Navneet Education is a developer and supplier of educational books and materials, and said the acquisition would help it offer “sports management” services […]
With the pent-up demand getting exhausted and the overall economy reeling under the impact of rising inflation and the after-effects of two waves of COVID-19, auto sales seem to be coming under pressure post the festival period. Two of the earliest companies to report their November numbers, Bajaj Auto and tractor maker Escorts, have both […]
An order by the district police chief of Wayanad, a hill district of Kerala known for its sports enthusiasts and academies, has riled sports lovers across the state. The order issued by District Police Chief Aravind Sukumar two days ago has made it illegal to operate flood-lit football turfs — scores of which have sprung […]
HCL Tech, one of the top five IT services providers based out of India, announced the opening of its largest delivery center in Sri Lanka. Located in a newly built complex known as Cinnamon Life in Colombo, the 10-storey center will accommodate 4,000 workers — four times the number of Sri Lankans employed by the […]
Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Group’s have created the first major, scientific auto-scrapping unit in India at NOIDA near Delhi. The factory can disassemble and recycle 24,000 vehicles per year, and has been constructed at a cost Rs 44 cr. ““Till now there was no scientific, clean and healthy way to dispose a car at its […]
TVS Motor Co, one of the biggest two-wheeler makers in India, today announced that it will invest Rs 1,200 cr in the area of electric vehicles and other futuristic vehicle technologies over the next four years. It also signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu state government, as the investment will be done in its […]
Government of India-controlled Bharat Electronics Ltd, a manufacturer of defence electronics, said it received its largest ever export order in the form of a Make in India offset-contract from European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Defence & Space. In September this year, Indian Air Force had signed a Rs 20,000 cr contract with Airbus Defence and Space […]
RailWire, the consumer broadband arm of connectivity provider RailTel, said it plans to invest Rs 125 cr in coming months to increase its subscriber numbers by 20 times in the next two years. The company has already seen an increase of around 2.5 to 3 times in its customers over the last two years, almost […]
Kitex Garments has incorporated a new company in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, with an initial capital of Rs 100 cr, in keeping with the company’s earlier announcement of shifting some of its expansion to the new South Indian state. The Kerala-based company had created controversy in its home state several months ago due to political statements […]
