Business

Vi Business—the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited—has announced its mission to deploy 12 million smart meters across India in the next three years. Designed to transform the way households and utilities manage electricity, the initiative aims to empower consumers with real-time data and help DISCOMs reduce power losses and improve billing accuracy. Backed by Vi’s IoT Smart Central platform and years of on-ground experience, the rollout will bring secure, efficient, and scalable solutions to urban and rural areas alike. From onboarding to deployment, each meter will be tested through Vi’s dedicated IoT Lab, ensuring performance and reliability. The initiative brings new hope to consumers and local power providers. Known for frequent power disruptions and billing inconsistencies...

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its flagship REDX postpaid portfolio with the launch of the REDX Family Plan—India’s first family postpaid plan offering truly unlimited 4G/5G data, international roaming, and equal premium benefits for both primary and secondary users. Priced at ₹1601/month for two members, the plan sets a new benchmark in the premium postpaid segment. Key offerings include unlimited voice calls, 3,000 SMS per month, bundled access to top OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, JioCinema, and SonyLIV, a six-month Swiggy One subscription, four complimentary airport lounge visits annually, and a 7-day international roaming pack worth ₹2,999. Additional members can be added at ₹299 each, with full benefits. The plan also features Norton device protection and Vi Priority ...

A new report by Center fresh and YouGov has uncovered a startling trend among Indians—overthinking dominates their daily lives, even in the most mundane moments. Titled the India Overthinking Report, the study found that 81% of Indians overthink for more than three hours a day, with one in four calling it a constant habit. The report highlights a curious national mindset: 63% of Indians say deciding on food is more stressful than choosing a political leader, with 61% admitting they spend more time pondering a food order than national elections. This indecisiveness extends to digital life too, with nearly 32% fretting over whether an emoji might come off as “too much.” In Shillong, this pattern holds strong among students and young professionals. Local eateries report customers often...