NHPC organised ‘Van Mahotsav 2021’ in association with Haryana Forest Department at Faridabad on August 9. AK Singh, CMD, NHPC, Raj Kumar, Deputy Conservator Forest, Faridabad, along with senior officials and employees planted the saplings.

VRK Gupta appointed chief financial officer of BPCL

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has appointed VRK Gupta as chief financial officer (CFO). He has been handling various functions of finance at BPCL for over two decades. He has a rich experience in the field of corporate accounts, risk management, budgeting, business planning and treasury operations.

Over 170 varsities to attend IDP’s virtual education fair

IDP Education is hosting its biggest virtual education fair till September 29. Over 170 world-class universities and institutions from countries such as Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland will participate in this fair to assist students in their plans of studying abroad.

Skoda Auto India sales increase 234% in July

Skoda Auto India has announced a 234% increase in its July sales as compared to the same period last year. The company sold 3,080 units in July as compared to 922 units in July 2020. As per the company's strategy, the surge in sales is fuelled by the launch of Kushaq, which will be one of the important growth drivers of the brand going forward.

Liberty launches monsoon collection of clogs, slippers

Liberty has launched two exciting and colourful collections — Happy Clogs and Cloud Foam — for the monsoon style quotient. Designed out of rubberised EVA, these are washable and water-friendly. The collections are wallet-friendly and priced between Rs 499 and Rs 899.

Itel among top 5 brands in sub- Rs 6,000 price band

itel has reinstated its No. 1 position for two consecutive quarters of 2021 in the sub-Rs 6,000 price brand, according to the latest Counterpoint Research report. By virtue of its innovative, trendy and affordable product portfolio, itel has firmed its position in the 'list of top 5 brands' in the overall handset category.

Bukovinian medical varsity opens admission for MBBS

Bukovinian State Medical University (BSMU), Ukraine, has started admission for MBBS. MD House, Chandigarh, is the official admission partner of BSMU. Dr Mariana Hrytsiuk, Vice-Chancellor, BSMU, said our motto is to give the best medical education and living conditions to Indian students. Over 2,000 Indian students are currently studying at the BSMU.

Taco Bell unveils ‘Party Feast’ offering in India

Mexican-inspired restaurant brand Taco Bell has launched ‘Taco Party Feast’ — a wholesome curation of five scrumptious tacos — at Rs 50 each. It is an innovative and value-centric offering introduced in India, as it offers consumers the opportunity to relish the brand's signature menu item.

HP expands Pavilion portfolio with Aero 13

HP has expanded its flagship Pavilion notebook portfolio with the launch of Aero 13 - the lightest AMD-based consumer notebook weighing less than 1 kg - in India. Made with sustainable, recycled material, it is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 & 7 5800U mobile processor with AMD Radeon Graphics.

HDFC MF unveils Nifty50 Equal Weight Index fund

HDFC Asset Management Company Limited, Investment Manager to the schemes of HDFC Mutual Fund, has launched new fund offer — HDFC Nifty50 Equal Weight Index Fund (“the Fund”). It will track the performance of constituents forming part of the parent index, the Nifty 50 Index.

Aarké Ritu Kumar unveils first brick & mortar store

aarké Ritu Kumar has launched their first-ever brick & mortar retail store in Jalandhar. The store houses comfortable and affordable designer wear. The use of luxe fabrics, the work of local artisans, and the design sensibilities of aarké make this one-of-a-kind store a welcome addition to the fashion landscape of the city.

ICICI Pru Life Insurance signs pact with NPCI

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has tied up with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to provide Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Autopay facility to its customers. This would enable customers to buy insurance policies and make premium payments from the safety and comfort of their homes.