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Key Points: Maruti Suzuki to hit 500 new service centres by FY26; 91 already functional. 5,500+ touchpoints for two-wheeler service network in 2,764 cities. 27 million vehicles served in FY25, with 460 centres added.   Key Background: Maruti Suzuki’s service network expansion comes at a crucial time when consumer expectations…

Key Highlights: WhatsApp rolls out Status Ads and Promoted Channels for some Android beta testers. Ads are limited to public spaces alone, with large “Sponsored” labels. New features include ad-blocking and transparency in the form of Activity Reports. Key Background: WhatsApp, acquired by Meta in 2014, has circumvented advertising for…

Key Points: Reliance Retail has bought brand Kelvinator, an ageing home appliance brand, in a bid to consolidate its consumer durables business. The acquisition is that of rights of brand Kelvinator, washing machine and refrigerator brand, in India and some other foreign markets. Electrolux parent company of Kelvinator has closed…

Key Points: Google is giving Indian college students a complimentary one-year AI Pro Plan that is worth ₹19,500. Comprises access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo 3, Deep Research, NotebookLM, Gemini Live, and 2 TB storage. Needs to be 18+, register using a personal Gmail, and redeem by September 15, 2025….

Key Highlights : Mercedes-Benz India to roll out a 1–1.5% price hike in September 2025. Rupee depreciation against the euro cited as the primary justification for the hike. EMI effect anticipated to be nil with reduced finance rates and consistent demand.   Key Background : Mercedes-Benz India’s third price hike…

Key Highlights : Tesla’s launch of its first India showroom in Mumbai on July 15, 2025. Model Y EVs to be imported and retailed for more than ₹47 lakh because of the heavy import duty. Tesla is keeping its focus on imports and brand experience with no local manufacturing on…

Key Highlights : Starlink has been granted its final Indian regulatory clearance by IN-SPACe to provide satellite broadband services in India until July 2030. The firm then needs to acquire spectrum, build gateway stations, and clear security tests before becoming commercial.   Key Background : Starlink’s foray into India’s satellite…

Key Points : Apple names Sabih Khan as new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to replace Jeff Williams. Khan would take office later this month; Williams would retire later this year. Apple design team would directly report to CEO Tim Cook after transition.   Key Background : Succession of leadership from…

Key Highlights: Adani Enterprises issued an NCD issue of ₹1,000 crore with yields of a maximum 9.30% and tenures between 24 months and 60 months. At least 75% of the funds would be utilized for repayment of debt, while the rest for general corporate purposes.   Key Background : Adani…