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Kia India has opened pre-bookings for three new powertrain options, further expanding its line-up. The Carens and Carens Clavis are now available with factory-fitted CNG technology, while the Carnival Limousine gets a hybrid powertrain. The move underlines Kia’s focus on offering a wider range of mobility options to Indian customers. Prices for all three models will be announced soon.
Indian Bank launched new digital banking solutions at the Global Fintech Fest. AI-TARA, a voice-based assistant, offers banking services in ten languages. Smart Wealth provides a consolidated view of customer finances and spending analytics. IND Cash Optima digitizes cash management for corporate clients. These innovations aim to enhance customer experience and accessibility for all.
PepsiCo envisions India becoming one of its top ten global markets and plans to invest around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030. This ambitious growth strategy includes expanding manufacturing capabilities and bolstering regional operations. Recently, the company launched its fifth plant in Nalbari, Assam, with an investment of Rs 778 crore, underscoring its belief in India’s significant business growth potential.
The Where Is My Train app makes train journeys easier by offering real-time train tracking and a range of useful travel tools. It can work without an internet or GPS connection by using mobile tower data to estimate a train’s location. Users can access train schedules and PNR information, while features such as destination alarms and coach position details make it a useful travel companion for rail passengers across India.
Amitabh Dube has been appointed as the new president of OPPI for a two-year term. Dube currently serves as the Country President and Managing Director of Novartis India. He brings nearly three decades of extensive pharmaceutical industry experience to his new role. Dube expressed his privilege to lead OPPI during India’s healthcare transformation. The former president, Bhushan Akshikar, expressed confidence in Dube’s leadership.
Unemployment claims have experienced a modest decline last week, remaining historically low. Companies are reluctant to make layoffs, recalling previous labor shortages. Although job creation continues, it is at a slower rate than during past years. Job growth this year reflects improvement compared to the disappointing statistics of 2025. The job market demonstrates resilience in the face of increasing gasoline prices.
India’s clothing retail market is projected to achieve a growth rate of twelve to thirteen percent in the current fiscal year, a slight decrease from the fifteen percent growth seen last year. The surge in value fashion is substantially boosting revenue shares. However, increasing operational costs and cotton prices are anticipated to impact retailer profit margins. The festive season’s demand will be vital for assessing the sector’s overall performance.
