 "LIC allocates Rs 600 crore for a bold digital transformation, aiming for a paperless future amid fierce market competition.")
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is investing Rs 600 crore in its digital transformation to become fully paperless within two years. At a recent event in Mumbai, Chief Risk Officer Sunder Krishnan shared details about the investment, which includes hiring a system integrator and consultants for various aspects of the transformation. LIC has partnered ...
The Jammu and Kashmir Congress party has expelled Srinagar district president Imtiyaz Ahmad Khan and two other leaders for contesting the assembly elections as Independents, violating the party’s alliance with the National Conference. Amidst tight security, Kashmiri migrant voters participated in the elections, which mark a significant political event after a decade. Rahul Gandhi urged ...
 "As India prepares for a challenging ODI series against Bangladesh, Coach Gambhir’s fierce protection of players raises expectations and tension.")
Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir are preparing for the first ODI match between India and Sri Lanka. Former player Dinesh Karthik praised Gambhir’s protective aggression towards his players, emphasizing that it fosters a positive environment. While Gambhir has extensive experience in T20 coaching, this upcoming Test series against Bangladesh will present a fresh ...
 "Revolt Motors unveils its affordable RV1 electric motorcycle, igniting fierce competition in India’s burgeoning e-motorbike market.")
Revolt Motors has launched its first electric motorcycle, the RV1, priced at an introductory cost of Rs 84,990. This comes after competition from Ola Electric’s Roadster series, which starts at Rs 74,999. The RV1 is available in two battery options, offering a range of up to 160 km. Additionally, a premium variant, the RV1+, is ...
Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd (BHFL) made a remarkable Market debut, significantly boosting the Bajaj Group’s Market capitalization to Rs 13.6 trillion, up by 9.3% from the previous figure of Rs 12.1 trillion. BHFL’s Market cap soared to Rs 1.37 trillion, exceeding its IPO valuation of approximately Rs 58,300 crore. In contrast, the Adani Group’s Market ...
On September 15, 2024, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu criticized Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi during the flagging-off ceremony of the Vande Bharat Express train in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Bittu accused Gandhi of being supported by separatists and labeled him as “the number one terrorist” due to his negative comments about the Sikh community in India made ...
India’s cricket team, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, is gearing up for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Former cricketer Ajay Jadeja highlights Gambhir’s aggressive coaching style, promising a dynamic and exciting approach. He believes Gambhir will actively push the team and avoid a passive attitude during the matches. ...
 "Delhivery accuses Ecom Express of misrepresenting business metrics in their IPO prospectus, igniting a fierce rivalry in logistics.")
Delhivery, a logistics company backed by SoftBank, has accused its competitor Ecom Express of wrongly representing business metrics in its draft IPO documents. The dispute centers on shipment volumes and other financial figures, with Delhivery claiming Ecom Express has misclassified shipments by double-counting some returns. For instance, while Ecom Express reported 514.41 million shipments, Delhivery ...
 "As Haryana’s assembly elections draw near, BJP aims for a hat-trick amid fierce competition from a resurgent Congress party.")
Polling for Haryana’s 90 assembly seats is scheduled for October 5, 2024, with results to be announced on October 8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other top leaders like Amit Shah, J P Nadda, and Yogi Adityanath, will be spearheading the BJP’s campaign. The party is determined to achieve a third consecutive term, but ...
 "Amazon and Flipkart face antitrust findings in India for preferential treatment of sellers, igniting a fierce competition debate.")
An Indian antitrust investigation has concluded that Amazon and Flipkart violated local competition laws by favoring specific sellers on their platforms. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) initiated this probe in 2020, following complaints that these companies promoted select sellers over others. The findings revealed that preferred sellers appeared more prominently in search results, marginalizing ...
