The appointment of Yanagisawa as the President & CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) will be effective from October 1, 2026, the company said in a statement.
Brand sponsorships now drive eighty percent of Kaun Banega Crorepati advertising sales. Advertisers seek customized integrations on popular entertainment properties. Sony Pictures Networks India has secured over twenty sponsors for the upcoming season. New sponsors include technology and clean energy companies. Cross-platform campaigns are also seeing growing demand from advertisers.
India’s gold demand reached a six-year low in the April-June quarter. Record-high prices and increased import duties significantly reduced consumer purchases. Jewellery demand saw a notable year-on-year decrease despite Akshaya Tritiya. Investment demand also moderated, though gold remains a preferred hedge. Consumers increasingly used gold loans for liquidity needs, bypassing sales.
NEET-UG counselling now permits candidates to physically report once for seat upgrades. The process includes online document verification, allowing students to secure their allocated seats. The Medical Counselling Committee has also introduced an online resignation feature. Importantly, admissions for Non-Resident Indian candidates are entirely digitized, enhancing transparency in the counselling process aimed at fostering meritocracy.
Kotak Investment Banking is undergoing a noteworthy leadership transition. V. Jayasankar and Sourav Mallik will take the reins of the investment banking sector together, while Ramesh Srinivasan will become Non-Executive Vice Chairman. His years of experience will inform strategic advice and client engagement efforts, signaling a strong foundation for future growth in the organization.
The government has defended its ethanol blending program, stating no engine damage has been found. Extensive testing and field experience confirm E20 petrol is safe for vehicles. This program strengthens India’s energy security and shields consumers from oil price volatility. Public sector oil companies incur under-recoveries to maintain stable fuel prices. Ethanol blending represents a strategic investment in energy security and farmer welfare.
Amid increasing global concerns over Indian pharmaceuticals, India’s drug regulator is rigorously addressing high-risk manufacturing sites. This decisive action follows extensive inspections — over 960 since late last year — triggered by tragic child fatalities linked to these drugs. By December 31, manufacturers must adhere to World Health Organization standards.