Biz Quizzard 1109

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 23 - 28. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company last week said it will acquire a 100% equity stake in US-based specialty alumina manufacturer AluChem Companies for an enterprise value of $125 million?

2. Fred Smith died at the age of 80 recently. He founded which company in 1971?

3. Which ecommerce major has partnered with Orange Health Labs to launch its diagnostics offering?

4. Which brand has announced actor Ranbir Kapoor as the brand ambassador for its shaving category?

5. Which mattress brand has entered the seating solutions market with a new range of sofas, recliners, and sofa beds under its home label, Raunak Homes?

6. Which e-commerce platform to buy and sell used smartphones has launched its latest campaign, ‘Phone Wala Shagun’?

7. Which brand has launched the campaign “Ek se Badhkar Ek” to promote its platform for comparing and selecting UGC-approved online universities?

8. Which company has unveiled a campaign to introduce the INXON pen, specifically designed for a fast and smooth writing experience?

9. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Aditi Rao Hydari for the launch of Aasmaniyat, a diamond collection inspired by the cosmos?

10. With brand value up 10 per cent at $31.6 billion, which entity has emerged as the first Indian brand to cross the $30 billion threshold, according to a report by Brand Finance?

11. Which MNC is downsizing its consumer electronics business in India by exiting loss-making categories like refrigerators and washing machines?

12. Which flexible workspace provider has acquired Pune-based smaller rival Trios ahead of a $25 million (about Rs 215 crore)?

13. Which bank has reappointed Pralay Mondal as CEO for three years, effective September 15, 2025?

14. Which windows and doors brand has relaunched its campaign ‘#ShutTheShor’ on International Yoga Day?

15. Which company has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan for the launch of a new natural diamond jewellery collection, ‘NUWA by Mine Diamonds’?

16. Which pain relief brand has announced actor Rajkummar Rao as the new brand ambassador?

17. Which home textile brand has announced the onboarding of actress Vidya Balan as its new brand ambassador?

18. Which smartphone company has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Live the Aawara Life’, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

19. Which footwear brand has launched a campaign featuring Korean actress Chae Soobin and actor Siddhant Chaturvedi?

20. Which sports management company has formed a joint venture company with Denmark-based BLAST ApS to tap into India’s growing eSports market?

21. Which company is selling its subsidiary Industrial Chemicals and Monomers (ICML) to Mirai Sensing for Rs 97.7 crore?

22. Which company has launched the lung cancer treatment drug Tevimbra in India, following the approval of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation?

23. Which pet food company has launched the digital campaign, ‘#NeverAgain’?

24. Which company has roped in cricketer Smriti Mandhana and table tennis player Manika Batra as brand ambassadors for its Ayurvedic skincare range, vritilife?

25. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Reborn Stronger’ to spotlight its Peptide Bond Strength range, which focuses on hair bond reconstruction?

26. Which general insurer launched the digital film ‘Option Hai Kya?’ on the occasion of International MSME Day?

27. Which company has received approval from Health Canada for Yesafili (aflibercept), a biosimilar to Eylea, marking the first such approval for an Eylea biosimilar in the country?

28. Which healthcare company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 76 per cent stake in Prashanthi Medicare, Warangal for Rs 24 crore?

29. Which company is buying a controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), Sri Lanka’s largest and most established shipyard?

30. Which company will buy up to 74.76% of Akzo Nobel India for Rs 8,986 crore?

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Biz Quizzard 1108

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 16 - 21. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Sandeep Kataria has resigned as the global CEO of which MNC?

2. Which digital-first wealthtech platform will acquire discount broking platform Stocko, marking its entry into the retail broking space?

3. Which group released a short Father’s Day video as part of its ‘#UnlockNewWorlds’ campaign?

4. Which furniture fittings brand launched the campaign ‘Celebrating Dads Who Make Every Day Magical’?

5. Which life insurance brand launched the film ‘Viraasat’ for Father’s Day?

6. Which life insurance brand launched the film “Papa Bhooltey Nahin” under its ‘Papa Hain Na’ digital property?

7. Which baby care brand unveiled a new digital video campaign 'GentleAsDad' for Father's Day?

8. Which footwear brand has unveiled a new Father's Day campaign centered around a short film titled 'Same Size’?

9. Ahead of International Yoga Day, which gym chain ran a week-long campaign from June 15 to 21, themed “Breathe, Bend & Balance”?

10. Which business group has acquired India Lifestyle Network (ILN), the parent company of MensXP, for approximately $9 million?

11. Which social media firm has appointed Arun Srinivas as the managing director and head of India operations?

12. Which pharmaceutical formulations company has appointed Swati Dalal as Managing Director?

13. Which life insurance brand has appointed cricketer Jasprit Bumrah and sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan as brand ambassadors?

14. Which global food brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘The Better Can’, in India?

15. Which solar products and EV chargers manufacturer has unveiled a new TVC, featuring actors Sunita Rajwar and Paritosh Sand, as part of its “Bijli Ki Smart Bachat” campaign?

16. Which solar PV module manufacturer recently launched its first ever TVC ad campaign, ‘Khushiyon Wali Sunshine’?

17. Which brand is introducing 12-Hour Freshness across its Cologne Fresh and Lime Fresh soap variants through the ‘Raho Hamesha Ready’ campaign?

18. Which travel banking fintech platform has unveiled its latest digital campaign ‘Spend Smart. Save Smart.’?

19. Which non-banking financial company has unveiled the campaign ‘#TarrakiKeHaath’ featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

20. Global alternative asset manager Blackstone has acquired which mall in Kolkata for a transactional value Rs 3,250 crore?

21. Which non-bank lender last week said it will acquire Profectus Capital, a Mumbai-based MSME and school financing firm, for Rs 1,400 crore in an all-cash deal?

22. Which brand has unveiled a new women's watch collection named Glamour, and appointed actress Sobhita Dhulipala as brand ambassador?

23. Which watch brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Rise Above’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Vicky Kaushal?

24. Which ghee brand has launched an integrated brand campaign featuring actress Manju Warrier, celebrating the culinary traditions and food values of Malayalees?

25. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘#NotYourRegularGreenTea’ featuring actress Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador?

26. Which confectionery brand from Ferrero India has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actress Medha Shankr?

27. Which actress has launched Bree Matcha, a premium lifestyle brand inspired by traditional Japanese tea culture, in partnership with the founders of Essenzaa Nutrition?

28. Which mattress brand has launched the "Spring is King" campaign?

29. Which social media platform last week announced former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador?

30. Which digital payments firm invested $30 million (about Rs 259 crore) for a majority stake in consumer-facing payments startup Pop?

31. Which consulting engineering company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ID&E Holdings, Japan, has appointed G. Sampath Kumar as its MD, the first Indian to be appointed to the post?

32. Which company and MSD Pharmaceuticals have entered into a distribution agreement for MSD’s oral anti-diabetic medicine sitagliptin in India?

33. Which telecom company has tied up with US-based AST SpaceMobile for offering direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity in the country?

34. Which engineering and manufacturing solutions provider last week said it will acquire a majority stake in French aircraft parts manufacturer Lauak Group?

35. Which tyre maker unveiled its new brand identity, marking a fresh strategic direction under its new promoters, a consortium led by Himadri Speciality Chemical and Dalmia Bharat Refractories?

36. Which D2C men’s fashion brand has unveiled a campaign showcasing fast fashion and quick delivery?

37. Which company has launched a new campaign for its confectionery range, highlighting the brand’s long history (since 1929) and presence in Indian households?

38. Which mutual fund has unveiled the film “Salute”, a tribute to the often-overlooked contributions of Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs)?

39. Which skincare brand has launched the campaign with the positioning, “Science That Sets You Free.”?

40. Which company has launched Siens, a premium line of direct-to-consumer dietary supplements, marking its entry into the nutraceuticals segment?

41. Which company has announced its entry into the cocktail mixer segment with the launch of the sub-brand ‘Cheers’, a new range under its packaged juice brand?

42. Which company has announced it will take a majority controlling stake in NAO Spirits at an Enterprise Value of Rs 130 crore or $5.2 million?

43. Which footwear brand has announced actor Kartik Aaryan as its newest brand ambassador for India?

44. Which IT firm has unveiled a new business unit and a suite of AI services and solutions called BlueVerse?

45. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) last week approved which company’s acquisition of Vidarbha Industries Power?

46. Which beverage brand has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of XForce, a zero-sugar soft drink launched earlier this year?

47. Which smartphone brand has unveiled the ‘Dreamchasers’ campaign, featuring actress Suhana Khan?

48. Which basmati rice brand has launched the film “India Ka Swaad Chakhte Hai”, featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan?

49. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Ease Please’, featuring entertainer and brand ambassador Vir Das?

50. Dassault Aviation has partnered with which company to manufacture Falcon 2000 business executive jets in India for the global markets?

51. Which artificial intelligence (AI) entity has acquired BharatSah‘AI’yak, an AI platform developed by governance consultancy firm Samagra, for an undisclosed amount?

52. Which general insurance company last week said that it was unveiling State-wise health insurance policies whose premiums factor in each State’s specific healthcare dynamics?

53. Which company has forayed into the lifestyle and travel concierge segment with the launch of a new app called Crew?

54. Which stock broking firm has acquired 24.7% stake in India Cements Capital Limited (ICCL)?

55. Which housing finance company marked its 36th Foundation Day with the unveiling of a new brand campaign “Apna Ghar... toh apna hi hota hai”?

56. Which new premium interior emulsion brand has unveiled the 'Daag Ko Daag Banne Hee Na De' campaign featuring cricketer Virat Kohli?

57. Which watch brand has launched its 2025 Analog Life | Make Time Yours campaign?

58. Which financial services group has unveiled its consumer awareness campaign ‘#BachkeRehnaRe”?

59. Which crop protection and plant nutrition company has unveiled the ‘#SawalKalKaHai’ campaign?

60. The Rs 12,500-crore IPO of which NBFC will open for subscription on June 25?

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Biz Quizzard 1107

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 09 - 14. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company is set to acquire the power modules business of Fujitsu General for 2 billion yen ($14 million), or about Rs 120 crore, as part of its expansion strategy?

2. The government has appointed Sat Pal Bhanoo as the interim managing director and chief executive officer of which listed PSU for a three-month term, June 8 to September 7?

3. Dabur India has launched the 'Skinsurance' campaign, featuring filmmaker Karan Johar, for which brand?

4. Which motorcycle brand has launched the 'Take It Easy' campaign?

5. Which early-morning grocery delivery app has unveiled its latest brand campaign “Door Bell Ki Chow Chow, No More Now”?

6. Which platform for premium beauty products has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring actress Lisa Haydon?

7. Which celebrity lifestyle label has launched its first fragrance – Day, a gender-inclusive perfume, on Instamart?

8. Which hospitality major has unveiled the latest iteration of its 'It Matters Where You Stay' campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Deepika Padukone?

9. Which healthcare company launched the ‘Chai + Sutta | Break the Partnership’ campaign to drive awareness around World No Tobacco Day?

10. Tata Power’s solar manufacturing arm TP Solar has crossed which cumulative solar module production milestone at its Tamil Nadu plant?

11. KV Pradeep has resigned as the chairman and managing director of which electric mobility company?

12. Which broadcaster has entered into a strategic equity partnership with tech and content start-up Bullet, which has developed a micro-drama app catering to younger Indian audiences?

13. Which IT company last week announced the relocation of its West Asia regional headquarters from Al Khobar to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

14. Which company last week said it will launch cancer treatment drug zanubrutinib under the brand name Brukinsa in India following approval by the Drugs Controller General of India?

15. Which mutual fund has unveiled the second edition of its campaign, ‘Salary Wala Plan’?

16. Which skill-based casual gaming platform has unveiled its inaugural brand campaign, ‘#ChaloJeetKiChaal’, featuring actor-comedian Krushna Abhishek?

17. Which food packaging brand has launched the campaign, “Bacteria ki Entry ko Rokey,” featuring chef Vikas Khanna?

18. On World Food Safety Day, which organic food brand has announced actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as the new face of its pulses and rice category?

19. Which QSR chain has onboarded actor Ranveer Singh as its new brand ambassador?

20. Which company is set to make its foray into the online food delivery segment with the launch of a new platform called "Ownly”?

21. Which company is set to enter into the wires and cable business, and has roped in actor Prabhudeva as the brand ambassador?

22. Which company has sold its US-based subsidiaries, Epic and Tynker, as part of US bankruptcy proceedings?

23. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign ‘Snap to Decide’, featuring actor Jackie Shroff, drawing inspiration from a recent online trend?

24. Which fertilizer brand is marking its 60th anniversary through a campaign with the theme ‘Kisan Chhutti Par Hai’ (The farmer is on leave)?

25. Sumit Madan has been appointed as the next managing director and chief executive officer of which life insurance company?

26. Which digital healthcare company has unveiled a new campaign ‘#JustDadThings’ ahead of Father’s Day?

27. Which pregnancy detection kit brand has launched its Father’s Day campaign ‘The Invisible Journey of Fathers’, featuring stand-up comedian Aashish Solanki?

28. Which visa processing platform is marking Father’s Day with the film ‘Celebrating the Man Who Beat Time’?

29. Which antiseptic brand has launched the campaign ‘Aapka Fast Aid Expert’, featuring actress Neena Gupta?

30. Which company said it has acquired global rights for Mansion House and Savoy Club brands from UTO Asia for $1.2 million?

31. Shantanu Mitra will be stepping down as the CEO and MD of which NBFC at the end of this month?

32. Which motorcycle maker’s upcoming facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, will have an all-women assembly line?

33. Which textile and menswear brand unveiled the film 'Unspoken Love' for Father's Day?

34. Which fragrance house has recently announced actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

35. Which tourism destination has announced actress Katrina Kaif as its new Global Tourism Ambassador?

36. Which luxury emulsion range has launched a special edition pack called ‘Tribute to Odisha’?

37. Which electric two-wheeler brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor?

38. Which energy management and automation company has launched the campaign ‘Bring Home the Smart’?

39. Which luxury vacation rental brand is celebrating Father’s Day with the campaign “Rekindle the Bond with Your Dad”?

40. Which brand has become the country’s first sedan to receive five-star rating in Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP)?

41. Which company has inked a joint venture agreement with Japanese firm Toyodenso for advance automotive switches for the Indian market?

42. Which company has launched Nourifyme, a new consumer brand offering a range of fortified Rice, fortified Basmati rice, and fortified wheat atta (flour)?

43. Which Bengaluru-based company has launched RxT21, a Cloud-enabled and AI powered smart haemodialysis machine?

44. Which L2 blockchain platform has named Sandeep Nailwal its chief executive officer?

45. Which clean mobility brand last week unveiled its electric three-wheeler SUPER CARGO?

46. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Size dekh ke judge kiya?’ for its compact powerhouse, the PowerMini 10 power bank?

47. Which general insurance company has launched the video 'The One Thing Indian Dads Never Say No To'?

48. Which antiseptic brand launched its Father’s Day campaign, ‘#DadsCanToo’, to celebrate shared parenting?

49. Sunjay Kapur passed away in London last week at the age of 53. He was the non-executive chairman of which auto components major?

50. Which company has become the first listed company from Kerala to cross the coveted Rs 1 lakh crore market capitalisation (m-cap) milestone?

51. Which company will acquire Hindusthan Speciailty Chemicals (HSCL) for Rs 375 crore, marking its strategic entry into the advanced materials segment?

52. Which integrated technology solutions provider has announced the elevation of India CEO Ramesh Natarajan to CEO – India and Middle East, effective July 1, 2025?

53. Which brand launched a campaign with the theme ‘Before we had apps, we had appa’?

54. Which platform unveiled the campaign ‘Invest in FDs, Father’s Drip’ to spotlight Indian dads’ unique fashion choices?

55. Which pharma company has appointed Kirti Ganorkar as the managing director, effective September 1?

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Biz Quizzard 1106

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 02 - 07. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which is the only Indian firm to have made it to the listing of top 30 publicly traded global technology companies, as per a 340-page report, titled ‘Trends-Artificial Intelligence’?

2. EY chairman and CEO Rajiv Memani has taken over as president of which industry body for 2025-26?

3. Which brand has announced the launch of its latest JKY Groove collection, a style-forward athleisure range for young adults aged 18 to 24?

4. Which tourism destination has launched a campaign featuring celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma?

5. Which nicotine patch brand from Rusan Pharma unveiled a campaign for World No Tobacco Day? 

6. Which healthcare provider has launched the national emergency awareness campaign ‘One Number for All Your Medical Needs’?

7. Which pet food brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Sanya Malhotra?

8. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign “Chamking Gum: Chamka Muskaan, Jagmag Jahaan”?

9. Which Hyderabad-based realty and clean energy group has launched its new financial services arm and has unveiled a Rs 700 crore real estate fund?

10. India’s aviation sector has been ranked at which position in the world in terms of passenger traffic, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)?

11. Which tyre maker last week said it will discontinue its truck and bus radial tyre business in India with immediate effect?

12. Which industry body has announced Sailesh C Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation, as its new Chairman?

13. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a new campaign, introducing actress Shefali Shah as the first in a line-up of over 10 ambassadors set to feature in the coming months?

14. Which energy drink powder brand has launched the ‘Energy Ka Gola’ initiative?

15. Which sports brand has announced celebrity Suhana Khan as its newest face?

16. Which consumer electronics brand has announced the extension of cricketer Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the second year in a row?

17. Which mutual fund brand has launched the ‘#RetireToMore’ campaign?

18. Which sports and fitness brand has roped in former cricketer Jonty Rhodes as a strategic investor and brand ambassador?

19. Which fashion platform has announced the appointment of actors Ishaan Khatter and Shanaya Kapoor as the new faces of the brand?

20. Which company plans to acquire US-based Agenus Inc’s biologics manufacturing facilities in California, and enter the global biologics contract development and manufacturing sector?

21. The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (Amul) last week announced the launch of Amul milk in 2 cities of which country in the European Union?

22. India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd has completed which cumulative production milestone at its Chennai factory?

23. Which company has launched its first-ever locally designed and produced CCTV camera portfolio, developed at its global development centre in Bengaluru?

24. Which beauty brand has launched the “My Time To Shine… Is Now” campaign featuring global brand ambassador and actress Alia Bhatt?

25. Which engineered quartz surfaces brand has unveiled its new campaign, featuring celebrity and brand ambassador Gauri Khan?

26. Which company, in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Bhamla Foundation, has launched the ‘#BeatPlasticPollution’ campaign to mark World Environment Day?

27. Apple has launched the “Lessons" campaign for which brand?

28. Which mustard oil brand has launched the third season of its ‘Achaar Ka Perfect Jodidaar’ campaign, with this edition featuring a mascot, ‘Naani’?

29. Which sports brand is set to launch its flagship sustainability campaign, ‘Second Life Bazaar’, marking India’s largest 11-day long circular retail activation?

30. Which business group has expanded its US advanced materials business with the buyout of Cargill’s 17-acre speciality chemical manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia?

31. The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum has awarded which India-based business leader with the Global Leadership Award at its 8th annual Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.?

32. With a wealth of Rs 55,300 crore, who has topped the first-generation wealth creators in the first list of Candere Hurun India Women Leaders?

33. Which energy drink brand has unveiled a bold new identity with the launch of its mascot - the Wolf?

34. Which mutual fund unveiled the 5th edition of its flagship sustainability campaign, ‘#NurtureNature’, in alignment with the UN’ theme for 2025 - “Ending Plastic Pollution”?

35. Which platform has announced the launch of its National Rummy Series through a campaign featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

36. Which atta brand has launched the ‘Quality Assurance’ television commercial, featuring actress Sneha, across South India?

37. Which houseplants and urban gardening company has launched the “Talk Less. Plant More” campaign for World Environment Day 2025?

38. This World Environment Day, which jewellery brand launched its ‘Trees for Leopards’ initiative under its Gold For Good commitment to support wildlife conservation in Uttarakhand?

39. Which at-home services company launched the film ‘Chhoti si Doori’, the fourth instalment of its 'Dignity Of Labour' platform?

40. Which company will collaborate with Ireland-based Alvotech to co-develop, manufacture, and commercialise a biosimilar version of blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda for the global markets?

41. Which two-wheeler company last week announced the appointment of Sudarshan Venu as chairman with effect from August 25, 2025?

42. Which Kerala-based microfinance company has announced the appointment of Roy Varghese as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

43. Which motorcycle brand has launched a special World Art Day campaign: ‘The Art of Protection’?

44. French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has tied up with which company to manufacture fuselage of Rafale fighters at Hyderabad?

45. Which audio streaming platform has unveiled its new campaign “Toh aaj raaste mein kya suna?”?

46. Which technology MNC has announced the appointment of Manish Gupta as its new president and managing director for India, with immediate effect?

47. Which business process management (BPM) company last week announced the acquisition of data products and AI solutions provider, XponentL Data?

48. Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting's venture funding arm Wipro Consumer Care – Ventures last week announced an investment in which D2C pet-food startup?

49. All new medium and heavy trucks manufactured and sold in India from June 8 must have which feature, under a government notification issued a year-and-a-half ago?

50. Which business personality has announced an Rs 151-crore endowment to his alma mater, the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), the largest in the institute’s history?

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Biz Quizzard 1105

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 26 - 31. Hope you enjoy it.


1. In a first-of-its-kind pricing strategy in the pharma industry, which company has introduced a financing scheme for its cholesterol lowering drug brand Sybrava (inclisiran) in India?

2. Which pharma company last week said it has entered into a licence and supply agreement with SteinCares for commercialisation of biosimilar ranibizumab across Latin America?

3. Which company has released the second film under its national campaign ‘1935 Se Desh Ki Sehat Ke Saath,’ marking 90 years of promoting access to treatment and healthcare?

4. Which brand has released a new digital film that traces the journey of cocoa from Madagascar to its final form in the brand’s ice cream tubs?

5. Which oral care brand has collaborated with actress Sara Ali Khan through an Instagram post by her?

6. Which paint brand has launched a television commercial featuring comedy duo Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda?

7. Which vodka brand has announced actress Kriti Sanon as its new brand ambassador?

8. Which brand has launched a new campaign titled "Made Like You," focusing on versatility in women's clothing?

9. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign “Comfiest Bras Ever,” featuring brand ambassador and actress Bhumi Pednekar?

10. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced which cumulative sales milestone for its premium SUVs, Fortuner and Legender, since their debut in 2009?

11. Which multiplex chain has announced the appointment of Bhuvanesh Mendiratta as its new Managing Director?

12. Swiss packaged foods major Nestlé SA has acquired a minority stake in which Indian pet food company for an undisclosed sum?

13. Which luxury carmaker last week said it has partnered with double-Olympic medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra?

14. Which hair care brand has announced actress Manushi Chhillar as its new brand ambassador for the Indian market?

15. Which homecare appliance brand has announced the appointment of actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador for India?

16. Which fitness and sports gear brand has announced the onboarding of cricketer Arshdeep Singh as an official brand athlete?

17. Which germ protection brand has announced cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador for its soaps, bodywash, and handwash range?

18. Which B2B marketplace has unveiled its new campaign ‘Kaam Yahin Banta Hai’?

19. Which electric 2-wheeler brand has appointed actor Ajay Devgn as its brand ambassador?

20. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2024-25 to which date?

21. South Africa’s Sanlam Emerging Markets has acquired a 23% stake in which asset management company for Rs 105 crore through a preferential allotment of 38.89 lakh shares?

22. Which business personality has signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) to establish an inflation-adjusted, full-fee scholarship?

23. Which new cookie brand range has launched the ‘Eat Happens’ campaign?

24. Which cookie brand has launched ‘SHINES’ - a shiny butter cookie, which promises a delightful new experience for butter cookie lovers?

25. To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, which personal and intimate hygiene brand unveiled its new campaign, ‘#Zero Period’?

26. Which brand has launched a limited-edition Choco Vanilla Cricket Ball Ice Cream as part of its new campaign ‘Enjoy It, Play It’, featuring Gujarat Titans players?

27. Which energy drink brand has announced cricketer Shreyas Iyer as the face of the brand in India?

28. Which milk brand has launched a print campaign with the theme “What’s the source of your milk?”?

29. Which brand has re-entered India after a seven-year hiatus and has launched its V3 lineup of smartphones through Nxtcell India?

30. N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons chairman, stepped down as chairman and director of which group company last week?

31. Which company has launched two products, Valexio and Mibelya, that will help support Indian rice growers achieve better and higher quality yields?

32. Which airline has introduced a new brand campaign “There is an Air About India”?

33. Which general insurance company has announced the appointment of Vedanarayanan Seshadri as the new Managing Director effective May 28, 2025?

34. Prashant Tripathy has announced his decision to retire from the role of MD and CEO of which life insurance company, effective September 30?

35. Which pet food brand has released the television commercial ‘Dr. Dogg’ in Tamil Nadu?

36. Which bath fittings company has roped in actor Saif Ali Khan as brand ambassador?

37. Which non-carbonated water-based beverage brand has launched a campaign with the positioning 'With Goodness of Copper!'?

38. Which denim brand has unveiled its Chico fit through a campaign featuring actor Vidyut Jammwal?

39. Which tech-enabled pet-care startup is celebrating its fourth anniversary with the ‘Feed a Streetie’ campaign?

40. Which airline will be the first to operate flights from Navi Mumbai airport upon its opening - tentatively fixed in August end?

41. Which business process management (BPM) company has elevated Venkatesh Korla as the new Global CEO?

42. Facing public outcry, which company last week announced the withdrawal of its newly launched Indian single malt whisky ‘Trikal’?

43. Which brand has launched ‘Groove,’ a new watch collection inspired by the rhythm, energy, and creativity of modern music culture?

44. Which sleep solutions brand has launched the film 'The slap in the face we all need'?

45. Which digital healthcare company unveiled the campaign ‘#NoPuffPlease’ ahead of World No Tobacco Day?

46. Which cosmetics brand has launched the ‘#RevealYourMagic’ campaign?

47. Bagline has teamed up with filmmaker Karan Johar to feature the latest range of which luxury brand’s luggage?

48. Which automobile company has announced that actor Pankaj Tripathi will be the company’s new brand ambassador?

49. Which coconut water brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Sidharth Malhotra?

50. Which genomics and personalised health player has acquired Canadian microbial sequencing player Microbiome Insights?

51. US-based real estate investment manager Hines and which Mumbai-based property developer have entered into an alliance to develop a commercial office project in Mumbai?

52. Which IT company has appointed Venu Lambu, currently the CEO Designate, as the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director with effect from May 31, 2025?

53. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Asheesh Pandey as the MD and CEO of which bank?

54. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Kalyan Kumar as MD and CEO of which bank?

55. In an attempt to challenge long-standing societal perceptions of menstruation in India, which corporate trust has launched the ‘Maheena Aa Gaya’ campaign?

56. Which company has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent equity shares in WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Ltd from REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL)?

57. Which paints company has launched its latest corporate campaign ‘Socha Bhi Nahi Hoga’ to mark World Interiors Day 2025?

58. Which footwear brand has unveiled its Air Capsule Pro collection through the campaign 'For Every Capsule Of Your Life' featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi?

59. Which company has roped in Vedic scholar and cultural exponent Dushyanth Sridhar as brand ambassador to popularise the Acharya Panchakacham Veshti?

60. The Delhi High Court has restrained Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) and OneSource Specialty Pharma from selling which drug in the domestic market?

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