Biz Quizzard 1173

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 14 - 19. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Value-fashion retail chain Zudio has crossed which store count milestone?

2. Which company has announced the launch of its new premium whisky, ‘The Indian Edit’?

3. Which brand has roped in actress and entrepreneur Sushmita Sen as its brand ambassador for airfryers?

4. Which gifting brand has partnered with Elephant Parade, the global art brand and social enterprise from Thailand, to bring its distinctive collection of artistic elephant showpieces to India?

5. Which brand has appointed actor Vedang Raina as its India brand ambassador for watches?

6. Which jewellery brand has unveiled the campaign “One  Wedding. Many Stories.”?

7. Which gold entity has launched the film “First Diwali” as part of its ongoing campaign, 'The Moment is Gold'?

8. Which brand has launched its Autumn Winter 2026 sportswear campaign ‘Before the World Believed, You Believed’, featuring cricketer Dhruv Jurel?

9. Which beverage brand, in collaboration with Spotify, has unveiled its Hustle Anthem?

10. Maruti Suzuki India said cumulative exports of the Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, Fronx, and e Vitara to Japan have surpassed which milestone units mark?

11. Which Nagpur-headquartered company has acquired South Africa’s Omnia Holdings for $1.3 billion in one of the largest outbound mergers and acquisitions deals in the defence sector?

12. Which energy company’s retail arm has agreed to acquire independent UK forecourt operator SGN Retail in a deal estimated at about 400 million pounds ($540 million or Rs 5,166 crore)?

13. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced what % merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions for person-to-merchant payments above Rs 2,000, starting October 15?

14. Which pharma company has launched a nationwide educational initiative aimed at strengthening India’s obesity care workforce through the development of a network of Certified Obesity Educators?

15. Which company said it is foraying into the biosimilar immuno-oncology therapy segment in India with the launch of Nivorz, a biosimilar of Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo (nivolumab)?

16. Which investment platform has launched ‘Badhte Jao’, a national brand campaign centred on fixed deposits (FDs)?

17. Which cement brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Mil Kar Banate Hai’, featuring actor Suniel Shetty?

18. Which consumer battery brand unveiled 'Silent Warriors', a new brand platform and film celebrating India's everyday heroes?

19. Which fashion brand has unveiled 'Utsav – A Celebration of Festivals’, its latest festive campaign?

20. Which motorcycle brand is celebrating its 25 years by launching a sequel to its iconic 2001 launch campaign featuring two nurses?

21. Global investment firm L Catterton has announced an investment of $30 million in which Bengaluru-based restaurant group?

22. Which logistics company has appointed RS Subramanian as managing director, effective November 30?

23. Which innerwear brand is celebrating 150 years with ‘Never Stopped. Never Will.’ campaign?

24. Which Ayurvedic wellness brand for kids has launched its first brand film 'Naye Zamaane Ki Parenting'?

25. Which saree brand has launched its Durga Pujo campaign, ‘From a Mother’s Hands to Yours’?

26. Which furniture brand has launched a campaign for its 'Upmods' sofa collection, highlighting product personalization?

27. Which logistics platform has launched the campaign 'Mazzak Mat Karo'?

28. Which  real estate developer has launched the campaign ‘Wish List’, featuring television personality and popular matchmaker Sima Taparia, widely known as ‘Sima Aunty’?

29. Which real estate company has unveiled the film ‘Curators of Fine Living’?

30. Which company has agreed to acquire Novotel Imagicaa hotel from Imagicaaworld Entertainment, formerly Adlabs Entertainment, for Rs 248 crore?

31. The Union Cabinet has approved raising the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation to what amount per month from Rs 15,000?

32. Exporters will not be required to obtain Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) for shipments valued up to what amount?

33. Which technology and digital infrastructure firm has executed a non-binding term sheet with Mark AB Capital Private to acquire the entire equity share capital of Valiance Engineers?

34. Which agricultural commodities company has proposed to acquire controlling stakes in 2 food and beverage companies, Lotmor Brands and Walya’s Beverages?

35. Which restaurant company has entered the biryani segment with the launch of Birian in Rohini Sector 8, Delhi?

36. Which healthcare platform has elevated founder Shashank ND to MD and Executive Chairman, and appointed Jagnoor Singh as CEO, effective September 1, 2026?

37. Which actress, in partnership with Indian handloom label Dressfolk, has launched Freefall, a new saree brand?

38. Which company, part of the DC Kothari group, is entering the FMCG sector through the launch of its beverage portfolio called 'Chusip', based on tender coconut water?

39. Which dairy and daily essentials brand has launched a film, featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi, with the tagline 'Pazhaya Pazhakkam. Puthiya Thodakkam' (Old Habits. New Beginnings)?

40. US private equity firm Advent International has inked a definitive pact with which listed speciality hospital chain to invest Rs 3,150 crore for a 24.9% stake?

41. Japanese pharma giant Takeda and which company in India have paired up to promote and distribute Qdenga, a pioneering vaccine used to prevent dengue?

42. Sudhakar Desai, CEO of Emami Agrotech Ltd, has been re-elected as President of which industry body?

43. Shri Piyushbhai Desai passed away on September 15, 2026. He was the chairman of which group in the tea industry?

44. Which platform last week announced the launch of Italian fashion brand Sisley, part of the Benetton Group, in India?

45. Which Brown-Forman-owned tequila brand has re-entered India with two variants - Silver and Reposado?

46. Which luggage major has promoted Anushree Tainwala to Chief Business Officer & Executive Director, India & Middle East?

47. Which water pump brand has launched a digital film for Ganesh Chaturthi, that places its IntelliSense SmartPro at the heart of a contemporary festive Story?

48. Which sports brand has unveiled its “You Got This” campaign ahead of the Asian Games and Asian Para-Games 2026?

49. Which small finance bank has announced the launch of its new brand campaign ‘Nothing Small About Us’, featuring actor R Madhavan as its brand ambassador?

50. Which company is taking its mechanical watchmaking ambitions a step further with the launch of Vetra, its new in-house mechanical movement brand?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1173 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1172

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 07 - 12. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which B2B commerce platform has agreed to acquire LYNK Logistics, the retail distribution business owned by food delivery major Swiggy, in a deal valued at Rs 500 crore?

2. Which US outdoor lifestyle brand has entered India through a partnership with Outdoor Goats, launching its debut collection online?

3. Karan Rajendra Darda of Lokmat has been named the President of which industry body for 2026-27?

4. Which frozen foods company has elevated Aditya Krishna as Managing Director for India?

5. Which bank last week launched its credit card business in partnership with Mastercard, introducing four variants: Sparks, Ignite, Flare, and Lumina?

6. Which specialty chemicals maker has signed a definitive agreement with France’s DCX Chrome SAS to form a 50:50 joint venture that will build a greenfield high-purity chromium metal plant in Visakhapatnam?

7. Which paint company named Leo Puri as its chairman-designate, effective January 23, 2027, after appointing him to its board for a five-year term?

8. Which luggage brand has appointed actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

9. Which oral care brand has appointed England cricketer Jos Buttler as its brand ambassador in India?

10. Haier Appliances India has crossed which milestone revenue mark for the fiscal year ended December 2025?

11. Which company has acquired the Minipress and Minipres trademarks in India and certain related intellectual property rights from Pfizer Inc and Pfizer Products Inc for Rs 1,250 crore?

12. Which houseplants and urban gardening brand has launched the campaign 'For The Love Of Plant Parenting', featuring father-son actor duo Jackie and Tiger Shroff?

13. Which skincare brand has unveiled "Works from the source, doesn't stop at the surface', the second film in its campaign with actor Shah Rukh Khan?

14. Which skincare brand has released a film featuring SRK look-alike Ibrahim Qadri, in what appears to be a cheeky take on Foxtale's recently launched campaign starring the actor?

15. Cricketer MS Dhoni has joined which AI-powered English-speaking platform as its brand ambassador, following his recent investment in the company?

16. Which corporate trust has launched ‘Vajood Rahe Maujood’, a campaign on dementia awareness?

17. Which omnichannel watch retailer has unveiled a new brand campaign, ‘Watching Out For You’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana?

18. Which watch brand has released a new brand film featuring actor Vicky Kaushal, built around the theme ‘Unfazed by Time’?

19. Which watch brand has unveiled its new brand campaign, ‘The Search’, featuring brand ambassadors and actors Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif?

20. Which company has acquired drugmaker USV’s pet-wellness brand Furlicks for an undisclosed sum?

21. Which personal care and hygiene brand has entered the women’s wellness and nutraceuticals segment with the launch of ‘Within’, a brand focused on health and nutrition needs?

22. Which flexible workspace provider has launched its first brand campaign featuring actor and fitness advocate Milind Soman?

23. Which digital lending platform has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘Life Doesn’t Wait’, featuring actors Somesh Sharma and Mallika Nayak?

24. Which digital payments platform has released its first public brand campaign, ‘Invisible’, as it marks 14 years of operations across India, the UAE, Tanzania, and Zambia?

25. Which airline has launched the campaign '20 Years of Connecting the Dots'?

26. Which dental products and solutions company has launched a campaign, featuring actress Madhuri Dixit, for Illusion Zirconia Dental Crowns?

27. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign 'Enna Poo' in Tamil Nadu?

28. Which hair oil brand has launched a Bihar-first campaign ‘Kaala Teeka’?

29. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actress Vedika Pinto, for its Instant Whitening toothpaste?

30. Apple last week entered the foldable smartphone market. What has it been branded as?

31. Which skincare brand has entered the baby-care segment with the launch of its new range, ‘FromMaa’?

32. Which corporate sports entity has elevated Ankit Baldi as Chief Executive Officer?

33. Which enterprise software startup has appointed cofounder Vara Kumar as its chief executive officer, effective immediately?

34. Which company has entered the premium chocolate bar segment in India with Classic Hazelnut and 70% Cocoa Hazelnut variants?

35. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, which jewellery brand has launched a new collection inspired by the Chandrakor, a crescent moon bindi associated with Maharashtrian cultural identity?

36. Which company has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor Tigmanshu Dhulia as Ramadhir Singh, now 'Bauji', cautioning crypto traders against unverified online recommendations?

37. Which logistics company has launched a brand film anchored by the message “We move the world to change what’s possible”, featuring its global ambassador Sachin Tendulkar?

38. Which used cars platform has launched a Vikram-Betaal campaign featuring its CEO Vikram Chopra as King Vikram?

39. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Modern Bikes Ki True Power’, for its True 4Ah battery range?

40. Bengaluru-based KIS Group and which dairy company will form a joint venture to set up 10 BioCNG plants with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore?

41. Which dairy company has expanded its nutrition portfolio into snacking with the launch of Avvatar Popped Chips under its New Age Business?

42. Which brand has launched BREEZER Bold in India, expanding its BREEZER portfolio with an 8% ABV ready-to-drink (RTD) range?

43. Which automobile company has appointed para-archer Sheetal Devi as its brand ambassador?

44. Which retail real estate investment trust (REIT) will buy out an upcoming mall, Galaxy Complex, and a 164-key Hyatt Regency Hotel, in Guwahati for 1,600 crore?

45. O P Bhatt has resigned as the non-executive Chairman of which IT services company with immediate effect?

46. Which company, a De Beers sightholder, has entered the retail diamond jewellery market with the launch of Eyora Jewels?

47. Which company has emerged the highest bidder and received the letter of award (LoA) for the development and operation of two dry bulk berths at Paradip port in Odisha?

48. Which well-known air cooler major will expand into the room air conditioner segment in the domestic market?

49. Which insuretech platform has launched a new brand anthem, '#BharatDekhoBadhRahaHai', featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly alongside founder and CEO Ankit Agrawal?

50. Fintech major and India's largest Unified Payments Interface (UPI) app PhonePe is foraying into international markets. Which country?

51. Which nutrition drink brand has roped in cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as brand ambassador?

52. Which nutrition drink brand has entered the protein powder category with a protein powder containing 24 gm of fermented yeast protein and 4 gm of prebiotic fibre per serving?

53. Which power tools and construction solutions company has released REWIND, a brand film for National Engineers' Day?

54. Which cosmetics brand has launched Beauty Talks, a content-led podcast featuring actor Ravi Kishan and its cofounder Priyank Shah?

55. Which home and lifestyle brand has launched its festive campaign “Designs So Good, It Makes You Look.”?

56. Which audio streaming platform has launched the campaign ‘Roz ke kaam fun banao’?

57. Which health insurance brand has launched ‘Sense Banta Hai’, its first  brand campaign?

58. Which edible oil brand launched the ‘Dil Se Ladies First’ campaign for World Heart Day?

59. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor Gajraj Rao, for ‘Switch4’, its four-blade cartridge designed to fit popular three blade razor handles?

60. Which electric bike maker’s upcoming Tesseract electric scooter is scheduled to enter the market in the first quarter of calendar year 2027?

61. Which Chennai-based EV maker has opened a Centre of Excellence for electric mobility at Rajalakshmi Engineering College?

62. Which industry body has appointed Novartis India MD Amitabh Dube as its president for a two-year term?

63. Actress Triptii Dimri has joined which eye beauty brand (colour contact lenses) as an investor and co-creator, featuring in the digital campaign film, ‘Made You Look’?

64. Which actor has entered the skincare category with 'Unhype', a functional skincare brand he has co-founded and co-built for consumers in India?

65. Which innerwear brand has launched its ‘#SayNoToGiliChaddi’ campaign?

66. Which bath fittings and sanitaryware brand has announced actress Wamiqa Gabbi as brand ambassador, and unveiled the film ‘Value Meets Elegance’?

67. Which automobile MNC last week announced actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador for India?

68. Which group has unveiled a new brand campaign marking its 25-year journey and bringing its financial services businesses under a unified identity?

69. Which insurance aggregator has launched a prepaid gift card that can be used exclusively for purchasing or renewing insurance policies?

70. Which company has opened its first SMART Cinema property in Bihar in Muzaffarpur, marking the start of its expansion into India’s Tier III and other growth markets?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1172 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli