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Winter usually brings cozy evenings with blankets, heaters, and movie marathons, but this season, it also marks peak wedding celebrations with house parties, sangeets, dance-offs, and late-night music. If your current speaker struggles with bass or your soundbar falters during long movie sessions, now is the perfect time to upgrade. The Amazon Mega Music Fest offers discounts of up to 50% on home audio systems, soundbars, and portable speakers from top brands like Sony, JBL, boAt, Marshall, Bose, and Bang & Olufsen. Options range from powerful home theatre systems and soundbars like the JBL Cinema SB271 and Sonos Arc Ultra to portable Bluetooth speakers such as Marshall Kilburn II, Bose SoundLink Max, Beosound A1, and Bose SoundLink Flex. Wired and wireless headphones, including So...

Mahindra is preparing to launch its all-electric SUV, the XEV 9S, on 27th November 2025. Ahead of the official release, the company has shared several teasers highlighting its design, interior, and features. The XEV 9S will enter India’s electric SUV market, directly competing with models like the Tata Harrier.ev. The latest teaser almost fully reveals the SUV’s exterior, showcasing a bold LED DRL stretching across the front, complemented by Mahindra’s illuminated Twin Peaks infinity logo at the centre for a premium look. Distinctive alloy wheels with aero disc blades and a gloss-black centre finish further enhance its styling, with the final size, 18-inch or 19-inch, to be confirmed at launch. The interior features five screens, including a triple-screen front dashboard and two rear d...

The Centre plans to complete the privatisation of IDBI Bank by FY26, with the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) managing the anticipated sale of a 61% stake. The current ownership of the bank consists of 45.48% held by the government and 49.24% by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The long-delayed privatization of IDBI Bank is gaining momentum as Kotak Mahindra Bank shows interest in acquiring a significant stake in the bank. This development introduces a new competitor alongside global investment firms Oaktree Capital and Fairfax, who had previously been considered potential buyers during earlier stages of the privatization process. The NDTV Profit report outlines challenges facing potential bidders for IDBI Bank, primarily its substantial market capi...

The Tata Sierra has become one of the most talked-about names in India’s passenger vehicle market, marking the return of an SUV first sold between 1993 and 2001 and known as one of the country’s earliest true off-roaders. Now set for a grand comeback on November 25, the Sierra has been reimagined with modern technology and premium features. Tata recently showcased the new model, offering a clear look at its redesigned styling and equipment. The 2025 Sierra blends contemporary design with nostalgic touches from the original. A flat front end and the signature alpine-window-inspired blacked-out C-pillar create a retro connection, while modern additions include LED headlamps, a full-width LED DRL, sleek connected taillamps, new alloys and skid plates. Inside, the cabin is entirely reva...

Global brokerage UBS has initiated coverage on Shaily Engineering Plastics, India’s leading exporter of high-precision engineered plastic components, with a ‘Buy’ rating and a target price of ₹4,000, indicating a potential upside of 60% from the current market price. UBS highlighted Shaily’s unique patented technology for fixed-dose and auto-injector pens, positioning it strongly for the upcoming launch of generic GLP-1 therapies. With the GLP-1 (semaglutide) patent expiring in 2026 across India, Canada, and Brazil, UBS estimates a combined market of 550–600 million devices, translating to ₹80–85 billion in revenue by 2030. Shaily has already secured 23–24 clients for the GLP-1 launch, supporting UBS’s projection of a 96% revenue CAGR for its healthcare segment between FY25–28. High en...

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has ushered in ‘The Futureverse of Fashion’ at its Gurugram edition, with a groundbreaking exploration of how technology, design, and immersive storytelling are reimagining the very experience of fashion. Taking a leap from this year’s theme of defining Fashion’s Next Move, this edition presented an incredibly immersive visual spectacle that took haute couture beyond fabric and form into the digital era of AI, code & interaction. The showcase led with the creative forces of designer Falguni and Shane Peacock, alongside the Fashion Tour’s long-standing collaboration with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The ‘Futureverse of Fashion’ elevated this desire into an immersive universe, where the runway became a living canvas of fashion. From Tamannaah Bh...

Swiggy has highlighted the success of its partnership with Sulabh International and its in-app feature that allows delivery partners to easily locate nearby Sulabh sanitation facilities across 7 key cities in the country, underscoring the company’s commitment to providing dignified sanitation support on the road. In March 2025, Swiggy partnered with Sulabh International to provide free access to Sulabh Shauchalayas (public toilets) for its delivery partners in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai, discoverable through an in-app feature. This initiative is a tangible step towards providing dignified sanitation options for its delivery personnel and enhancing the overall working environment for its partners across the country. This access offers improved sani...

Google has revealed the top apps and games on the Play Store in India for 2025, highlighting titles that resonated with users through strong local and cultural relevance as well as the integration of artificial intelligence. In a blog post, the company noted that these successes reflect the growing sophistication and depth of India’s developer ecosystem. Among apps, Zomato’s District: Movies Events Dining was named the best app of the year. Toonsutra: Webtoon & Manga App was recognized as the best hidden gem, while Daily Planner: To Do List Task earned the title of best everyday essential. Google reported that 69% of Indian users first experienced AI through an Android app, a trend seen across multiple categories. For instance, invideo AI: AI Video Generator won Best App for Person...

Vi has launched an industry-first Family International Roaming (IR) proposition aimed at ensuring seamless and affordable connectivity for India’s growing number of outbound family travellers. The initiative comes at a time when India recorded a 10.79% jump in outbound travel, with 30.89 million Indians travelling abroad in 2024, according to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025. Industry reports indicate that 59% of Indians travel with their spouse or partner, while 26% prefer family trips. Under the new plan, Vi offers special discounts on IR packs for secondary members on Family Postpaid plans—10% for regular Family Postpaid users and 25% for REDX Family users. These discounts apply to 10-, 14-, and 30-day packs starting at ₹2,999. Vi’s Family Postpaid plans begin at ₹701, with th...

Equity benchmarks reversed early declines on Tuesday, staging a strong rebound by midday on the weekly derivatives expiry. The Sensex, which had dropped 392.59 points to an intraday low of 84,558.36, recovered more than 300 points to trade at 84,865.41 around 1:30 p.m. The Nifty also slipped below 25,900 in the morning, touching 25,877.10, before bouncing back to 25,972.60. Key drivers of the recovery included: Value buying: Investors stepped in after the initial fall, particularly in banking and financial stocks, helping lift the indices. FII inflows: Foreign Institutional Investors purchased ₹442.17 crore worth of equities on Monday after five sessions of selling, improving sentiment. Shift away from AI-heavy trades: As the global AI rally cools, funds are rotating into bro...