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Bank of Baroda has announced a reduction in interest rates on car loans and loans against property, effective immediately. This move follows the Reserve Bank of India’s recent 100 basis points cut in the policy repo rate. The bank's floating interest rates for car loans have been lowered from 8.40% to 8.15% per annum, while mortgage loan rates have dropped from 9.85% to 9.15% per annum. Sanjay Mudaliar, Executive Director of Bank of Baroda, highlighted that these new rates make car ownership more affordable and mortgage loans more competitive, allowing customers to unlock higher property value and raise additional funds with interest reductions ranging from 55 to 300 basis points, depending on their CIBIL score. The bank also offers fixed-rate car loans starting at 8.65%, linked to ...

Medanta – The Medicity, named Best Private Hospital in India by Newsweek for six years in a row, strengthened its outreach in the North Eastern region, bringing specialized expertise to Shillong with a focus on managing injuries to the brachial plexus, as well as a conclave on computer-assisted plastic surgery, which is primarily used for the reconstruction of the head and neck. The two sessions -- organised in collaboration with the Meghalaya branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Meghalaya Medical Services Association -- were conducted by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi, Chairman, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity. The initiative underscores Medanta’s commitment to making world-class healthcare accessible across the country while driving ...

Prestige Group, currently operating in 13 cities, is now eyeing expansion into new markets. “We are actively evaluating opportunities in Pune, Gurugram, and Noida—cities where we haven’t launched residential projects yet but see strong potential,” said Noaman. The company aims to target the ₹2–3 crore housing segment, which accounts for most genuine demand, while also pursuing high-end developments in premium locations. For FY26, Prestige has over ₹43,500 crore worth of launches planned across 25 projects in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Goa. It began the fiscal year with a record ₹13,500 crore in launches, including The Prestige City Indirapuram (its debut in NCR) and Prestige Pallavaram Gardens in Chennai. The company also plans to add ₹30,000 crore wort...

Mahindra launched the limited-edition BE 6 Batman Edition electric SUV on August 14, initially offering 300 units. Due to high demand, the company increased production to 999 units, all of which sold out within just 135 seconds after bookings opened. This special edition is based on the Pack Three variant and features a 79 kWh battery delivering an ARAI-certified range of 682 km on a single charge. The rear-mounted electric motor generates 286 hp and 380 Nm of torque. Priced at ₹27.79 lakh, the BE 6 Batman Edition offers fans a unique electric SUV with a superhero theme. The vehicle sports a custom satin black finish, Batman decals on the doors, a Dark Knight emblem on the tailgate, and Batman logos on the fenders, bumpers, and reverse lamps. It rides on 19-inch wheels, with an option ...

ICICI Foundation, the CSR arm of ICICI Bank, has rolled out an extensive agricultural programme in Umling block of RiBhoi district to enhance crop productivity and farmer incomes. The initiative directly benefits over 310 farmers, tackling long-standing issues of low yields, soil erosion, outdated practices and limited access to quality planting material. As part of the support, the foundation has distributed 12.6 lakh healthy pineapple saplings, 1.38 lakh kilograms of ginger seeds and 49,350 kilograms of turmeric seeds. Training on modern and sustainable cultivation techniques, suited to the region’s high rainfall, is also underway. Already, cultivated land has expanded by 10 percent across 35 villages, with 300 acres now under pineapple farming. Productivity is projected to double to...

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has broadened its digital content portfolio by integrating Amazon MX Player into its Vi Movies & TV app, strengthening its free entertainment offering at a time when India’s OTT market is witnessing record growth. According to industry estimates, the country now has more than 547 million OTT users, with nearly 400–447 million relying on free, ad-supported platforms. The partnership adds MX Player’s diverse slate of award-winning web series, international shows, regional films, and dubbed global content to Vi Movies & TV’s existing mix of 400+ live TV channels, news streaming, and free first-episode access to Z5 Originals. By offering premium entertainment at no additional cost, Vi aims to capture a wider audience base and reduce subscription fatigue among dig...