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Hisense Inaugurates First Manufacturing Facility in India at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh World-class 10-acre manufacturing facility commissioned through Epack Manufacturing Technologies, the Hisense–Epack Durable joint venture   National, 10th February, 2026 –  Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, today inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India through a joint venture with Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Limited (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable Limited (EDL), at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. This landmark development marks a significant milestone in Hisense’s India growth journey and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the Government of India’s  Make in India  initiative. Located within EDL’s industrial park at Sri City, the newly built and commissioned Hisense (EMTPL) manufacturing facility spans a 10-acre campus and is situated alongside EDL’s existing ODM manufacturing plant. Developed...

  Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Heritage Way at The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata This Valentine’s Day, The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata curates a range of experiences blending romance, dining, music and nightlife—perfect for every kind of celebration. For those who love a glamorous night out,  Pure Love – Valentine’s Day by KittySu  takes over  The Great Ballroom  with an exclusive KittySu pop-up featuring curated DJ sets, immersive visuals and a high-energy party vibe. Prefer something sweet?  The Bakery  offers a special  Valentine’s Day dessert and beverage combo , ideal for gifting, takeaway or a quick indulgence with your special someone. Couples seeking a romantic dinner can head to  Alfresco  for a  Valentine’s Day Special Buffet , complemented by a live singer and an elegant, intimate ambience. For a relaxed celebration,  Wilson’s – The Pub introduces a  Valentine’s Day Signature Cocktail , crafted exclusively for th...

  Digital wave sweeps SMB sector: AI tools now used by 4 in 5 small businesses, reports Primus Partners • 69% of SMBs in India already use digital advertising, and another 27% plan to adopt it within three years. • 57% of businesses reported a doubling or tripling of revenue   since adopting online advertising. • Nearly 80% of SMBs now use AI-enabled advertising tools, but cost, skills, and ecosystem complexity remain hurdles. National, 12 th  December 2025:  Primus Partners unveiled its latest report,  Empowering Small Businesses through Digital Advertising , a comprehensive study based on a survey of over 1,000 MSMEs and startups across India. The report underscores that digital advertising has become one of the most potent accelerators of small business growth, driving visibility, efficiency, and measurable returns at a scale previously inaccessible to smaller enterprises. The study shows that India’s SMB sector is undergoing a decisive shift embracing data-d...

  India, December 2025 : Clinikally, India's leading digital health platform for Dermatology, Nutrition & Wellness., today released its annual  Clinikally India Skin & Hair Health Index 2025,  highlighting major behavioural, demographic, and clinical shifts across millions of anonymized dermatology consultations and purchase patterns on the platform.  The report reveals a  dramatic rise in targeted skincare, haircare, and dermatology-focused supplementation , signalling a new self-care economy shaped by proactive, science-driven consumer behaviour. While dermatology consultations have remained stable,  consumer investment in expert-formulated skincare and haircare products has increased by more than 50%, and supplement adoption has more than doubled , indicating an accelerated shift toward holistic, preventive, and maintenance-led routines. The Index also highlights that  acne remains the No.1 dermatological concern , now most concentrated amon...

MUMBAI, India – December 11, 2025 – RRP Defense Limited (BSE: 530929) and Meprolight Ltd., Israel, a global leader in electro-optics, night-vision and weapon-sight systems, are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering next-generation defence technologies to the Indian market.   Under this collaboration, Meprolight and RRP Defense Limited will jointly work on the distribution, assembly, technology integration, and future localisation of Meprolight’s advanced product line in India. The partnership includes:   Collaborative sales and distribution of Meprolight products within India for military and law-enforcement agencies. Co-development of pricing, commercial strategy, and payment terms, mutually agreed between both organisations. Technology transfer by Meprolight to support assembly, testing, and integration at RRP Defense’s Mahape facility under the Government of India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. A long-term roadmap for local m...

  Rungta Tea Reports 92% Distributor Retention  Over 24 Years, Announces Expansion Plans  New Delhi, December 9, 2025  – Rungta Tea, one of India's leading regional  tea brands, celebrates 24 years of operations with a rare achievement in FMCG  distribution - they have maintained a 92% retention rate of its distributor  network since launching operations. A retention rate, the company says is  unusual in India's fast-moving consumer goods sector.  Headquarters in Delhi since 2004-05, the company currently operates across  North and East India with the same distributor partners it signed at inception.  "Quality, commitment, and relationships - these three principals have guided  every decision for 24 years,"  said  Girjesh Rungta, Founder and Managing  Director of Rungta Tea . "We approach all distributors as if we approach  family, not channels. When you've sat in the distributor's chair yourself, you  ...