Biz Quizzard 1175

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 28 - October 03. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has launched the all-new Aeris, a compact sedan positioned exclusively for personal car buyers, with introductory prices starting at Rs 5.29 lakh for the petrol variant?

2. Which company is setting up India’s first sintered NdFeB magnet plant in Hyderabad to build domestic capacity for a product India currently imports almost entirely?

3. Which diagnostic services provider said its wholly owned subsidiary has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Ghana-based Sunshine Healthcare Ltd.?

4. Which company has officially rebranded as GTGO, marking its transition from a single-category pizza company into a diversified Korean food and beverage platform?

5. Which celebrity has launched Flux Theory, a shower gel brand he has set up with Advay Jhunjhunwala and venture-building platform Think9?

6. Which industry body for media research has appointed Kaacon Sethi as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 8, 2026?

7. Which mid-tier IT services firm has appointed Akhil Kumar Gupta, former vice chairman of Bharti Enterprises, as chairperson of its board for a five-year term, effective September 29?

8. Which conservation-led luxury hospitality company has announced the acquisition of the Chiawa Camp and Old Mondoro from Chiawa Safaris, and its expansion into Africa?

9. Which company has entered a pact to acquire an additional 16% stake in its material subsidiary, Buildmex-Infra (BIPL) for Rs 60 crore?

10. Which company is paying Rs 645 crore for the balance 52.5% stake in Sproutlife Foods, which owns the Yoga Bar range of nutritional food, in an all-cash deal?

11. Which company’s software business division has announced its intent to acquire 100% stake in Croatia-based enterprise robotic process automation platform provider Robotiq(dot)ai for €9 million?

12. Which Kerala-based consumer electronics maker has appointed managing director Mithun K Chittilappilly as chairperson?

13. Which AI brand has partnered with former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar for a multi-year collaboration?

14. Which sports organisation has appointed Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat as its first brand ambassador under a multi-year agreement?

15. Which fragrance brand has appointed actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Sobhita Dhulipala as its new brand ambassadors, and has launched the campaign ‘Make Every Moment Special’?

16. Which smartphone brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Rohit Saraf and Pratibha Ranta?

17. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Sense Toh Banta Hai’, featuring actor Manoj Pahwa, for its refrigerator and washing machine categories?

18. Which brand, claiming to be India's first antacid with probiotic, has launched a campaign featuring playback singer Alka Yagnik?

19. Which mutual fund brand has launched the ‘#StayDiSIPlined’ campaign for SIPs?

20. Which business group’s company Mesabi Metallics has unveiled plans to build a $15bn steel complex in Iowa, USA?

21. US private equity firm KKR will make a majority investment in which bulk liquid and gas storage and logistics business in India?

22. Which cement-maker has partnered with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions for a renewable energy project in Rajasthan and will buy a 26% stake in a special purpose vehicle?

23. A 115 sq m brochure mosaic at which pharma major’s headquarters in Mumbai to mark World Heart Day has won the Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest Brochure Mosaic-Image’?

24. Which general insurance company has launched a new health protection proposition called VIBE, targeting young consumers?

25. Which company plans to launch its 100V-powered ‘Shockwave’ electric motorcycle in Q1 2027?

26. Which active nutrition brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Fuel Forward’, highlighting its association with six Indian athletes competing at the Asian Games in Japan?

27. Which sports and athleisure footwear brand has announced actor Rajkummar Rao as its brand ambassador?

28. On the occasion of World Heart Day, which healthcare platform has launched a CPR song developed in collaboration with Interventional Cardiologist Dr Jivitesh Satija?

29. Nykaa Cosmetics has launched the campaign “Love At First Swipe”, featuring actors Rasha Thadani and Rohit Saraf, for which lipstick brand?

30. iPhone-maker Apple launched its payment services in India, starting with Visa and MasterCard credit cards issued by which bank?

31. The government has appointed Lavanya R Mundayur as Chairman cum Managing Director of which general insurance company, effective September 30, 2026?

32. Which Kochi-headquartered broking firm has appointed C J George as executive chairman and Jones George as managing director with effect from October 1?

33. Epigamia cofounder Rahul Jain, along with Snehil Gautam and Vikalp Bagdi, have launched a deep-tech venture focused on defence, aerospace, and space companies. What has it been named?

34. Which precision fermentation company has appointed Shakthi M Nagappan as chairman and managing director?

35. Which brand has roped in veteran singer and rapper Baba Sehgal for a Diwali campaign encouraging consumers to choose dry fruits grown by Indian farmers over imported alternatives?

36. Which food brand has launched ‘India’s Sweetest Language’, a festive campaign exploring how sweets are used to express emotions and mark occasions across Indian households?

37. Which detergent brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Vishwas Ki Pariksha’, featuring actress Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador?

38. Which innerwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Chaal Badal De’, featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

39. Which dating app has released a new brand film alongside the launch of its "Made for Love" initiative in India, catering to singles seeking intentional relationships?

40. Which dairy major has announced the commissioning of its new 10 megawatt (MW) solar power plant at Arasanoor in Tamil Nadu, achieving 100% renewable energy?

41. Which global investment firm has launched Leo Energies, its fourth renewable energy platform in India?

42. Which global investment firm has bought a 110 MWp solar portfolio of TrueRE Oriana Power at an enterprise value of Rs 501 crore?

43. Which company has signed a binding offer to acquire 100% equity in Alfanar Energy (AEPL) and Netra Wind (NWPL) for an enterprise value (EV) of about 2,410 crore?

44. Which company has won a 585 million (Rs 6,142 crore) order to supply renewable ammonia to Germany after being selected as the sole winner of the Asian lot in the H2Global auction?

45. Which company has appointed cricketer Rohit Sharma as its first brand ambassador and launched a nationwide campaign for its rooftop solar business?

46. Which cement company will merge its listed subsidiary Shiva Cement with itself?

47. Which industry body has elected Nishesh Shah, Managing Partner of Kochi-based Universal Oleoresins, as Chairman for 2026-27?

48. Which bank has appointed Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as MD & CEO?

49. Which company has opened its first Signature Café in India at Max Mall, Sector 129, Noida, as it expands its consumer-facing presence beyond packaged frozen food?

50. US food commerce giant DoorDash has opened its first India office and talent hub. Which city?

51. Which Blackstone-backed company has agreed to acquire investment company SageOne Investment Managers?

52. Which German footwear brand has entered the personal care category in India with its Care Essentials range?

53. Which energy technology company has launched Unica Pure+, its new range of fully flat switches, through its latest  brand film, ‘Pure Design, Pure Delight.’?

54. Which UPI app has launched the campaign 'Split It, Get it.', featuring actor Tiger Shroff?

55. Which digital payments platform has unveiled its 10-year anniversary anthem film, featuring Shahu Supreme, holder of the Indian record for speaking 494 words per minute?

56. Which gold and lab-grown diamond brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Anushka Sharma?

57. Which hair oil brand has launched the campaign 'Meri shine mein kuch baa hai'?

58. Which Ayurvedic soap brand has launched a new campaign in Malayalam, featuring actress and brand ambassador Keerthy Suresh?

59. Which furniture brand has unveiled a new campaign for its steel kitchens, highlighting their combination of strength, durability, and contemporary design?

60. Anup Bagchi, former managing director and CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, has been appointed the next MD and CEO of which bank?

61. Which IT company will take over US electronics retailer Best Buy’s global capability centre (GCC) in India under a multi-year agreement?

62. Which company’s subsidiary Acrotech Biopharma has launched Adquey (difamilast 1%) ointment, a non-steroidal topical treatment for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, in the U.S.?

63. Which fashion platform has launched a structured accelerator under its ‘Hidden Gems’ proposition, offering qualifying brands zero commission for 6 months and 8 forms of support?

64. Which beauty brand has appointed actress Sharvari as its first-ever brand ambassador?

65. Which paint brand has launched the campaign 'Togetherness is the True Colour of Pujo'?

66. Which makeup brand has launched the campaign ‘Be the Glow of the Party’ featuring actress Sahher Bambba?

67. Which mutual fund has launched its investor education and awareness campaign, ‘Tukka Nahi, Tareeka Chahiye’?

68. Which adult diaper brand has launched the TVC 'Bharose wali Dosti' for middle-aged women?

69. Which smartphone maker has launched the third edition of its Diwali campaign, ‘#MakeItSpecial’, featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

70. Which bank has elevated Anup Saha, currently an executive director and whole-time director, as its next MD and CEO?

71. Which life insurance company has appointed Sidharatha Mishra as additional director, MD and CEO, for a five-year term, subject to regulatory and other requisite approvals?

72. Sanjay Kumar, Director (Marketing) at state-run GAIL India, will take over as the Managing Director and CEO of which company from May 13, 2027?

73. Which company has called off its proposed $125 million acquisition of US-based AluChem Companies after extended delays in closing the transaction?

74. Which fashion and lifestyle platform has announced actor Ahaan Panday as its new face, and launched its 2026 festive campaign, ‘Festival Is Festivalling’?

75. Which state has emerged as the state with the most attractive data centre policy package in India, backed by strong electricity and regulatory incentives, according to a report by S&P Global?

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Biz Quizzard 1174

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 21 - 26. Hope you enjoy it.


1. As part of its road map to make India a larger global export hub under the Fastlane 2030 strategy, which automotive major has acquired the remaining stake in its joint venture from partner CK Birla group?

2. Multinational coffee chain Starbucks last week signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to open its first India global capability centre (GCC). Which city?

3. Which smartphone company plans to spin off its sub-brand CMF and position it as a standalone India-based electronics consumer brand?

4. Which company last week unveiled a new 5G smartphone, Virat Curve 5G, in the medium price segment of around Rs 20,000?

5. Which decorative paints brand has launched its festive home makeover campaign featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

6. Which bank has launched the ‘open’ ki aadat pad jaayegi’ campaign?

7. Which health insurance brand has launched the campaign 'We've Got You Covered'?

8. Which footwear company has launched its Autumn-Winter 2026 campaign, ‘Chalo Apni Chaal’?

9. Which automobile brand variant has launched the campaign ‘For the Restless’?

10. Which auto components major’s subsidiary will acquire a 50.1% equity stake in Rotary Connectors (RCPL) at an enterprise value of Rs 500.4 crore?

11. Which tractor and construction equipment maker has appointed former Panasonic India Chairman and Chief Executive Manish Sharma as the President of its Agri Business?

12. Which tractor brand has launched the campaign ‘Dum Bhi. Bharosa Bhi’?

13. Which real estate company has launched the campaign ‘Some just do well-being. We do it well.’, built around cyanotype, a 19th-century photographic printing process?

14. Which home appliance brand has launched the campaign “Kuch Mat Banaana”, featuring actress Soha Ali Khan, and spotlighting its new and widest-ever range of Air Fryers?

15. Which visual communication platform has launched its latest campaign, featuring celebrity judges Farah Khan, Raghu Ram, and Terence Lewis?

16. Which menswear brand has launched its Autumn Winter 2026 campaign, ‘Live the Pause’, featuring actor Abhay Deol?

17. Which insecticide brand has launched a television commercial (TVC) featuring actress Shefali Shah?

18. Which edible oil brand has launched the campaign ‘Swaad Swaad Mein Sehat’?

19. Which fashion brand has brought actress Aditi Rao Hydari on board as the face of its Autumn/Winter 2026 campaign?

20. India’s aviation ministry has placed which airline under operational and financial scrutiny?

21. Which company has acquired a 26% stake in Goodman Vetcare?

22. Aashish Agarwal, former Managing Director and India Head of Jefferies, has joined which wealth and asset management firm as Chief Executive Officer?

23. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer has introduced ‘Mr. Surak Shah,’ a dashboard bobblehead mascot designed for its Suraksha Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) campaign?

24. On the International Day of Sign Languages, which mutual fund has launched a dedicated digital platform built entirely in Indian Sign Language (ISL) under its ongoing  financial literacy initiative, Bharosa?

25. Which beverage brand has launched its new Ube Latte for Focus, bringing together the growing popularity of ube with a function-first formulation centred around L-theanine?

26. Which payment gateway has launched its festive campaign, ‘Mithai Joint Family’, featuring comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath?

27. Which snack brand has launched a three-film campaign, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, built around the thought ‘Sacchai Bhi, Acchai Bhi’?

28. Which hair care brand has released a Daughters’ Day film built around the thought, ‘Maa ki Majboori nahi, Beti Hoti hai Maa ki Mazbooti’?

29. Which brand has released a new film for its Serv Max multi-cook kettle, featuring actor and rapper Chaitnya Sharma, known as SlowCheeta, and Ladakhi folk musician and Morup Namgyal?

30. Which company is entering the commercial vehicles business through an integrated portfolio of electric buses and heavy-duty trucks under the brand AMPSTAR?

31. Which industry body has elected Gyanendra Shukla, MD and CEO of Rallis India, a TATA Enterprise, as Chairman?

32. Which brand has appointed actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the face of its lotion and cream portfolio?

33. Which travel aggregator has launched a new video campaign for TARA, its AI travel assistant?

34. Which beauty and personal care brand has launched its Diwali campaign, ‘Spark Your Inner Radiance’, for its Jasmine edit?

35. Which brand has brought actor Vedang Raina on board for its Autumn Winter 2026 denim campaign?

36. Which apparel brand has launched its ‘BareButter’ menswear range with 'Off The Clock' campaign?

37. Which business group has unveiled ‘Tere Sang Bharat’, an anthem celebrating Team India at Asian Games?

38. Which bank has launched a campaign to support Team India at the Asian Games 2026, as part of its association with the Indian Olympic Association as the team’s Official Retail Banking Partner?

39. Which ecommerce company has unveiled the ‘Are You Really Gen Z?’ campaign, addressing the skepticism of Gen Z towards brands appropriating their culture?

40. Which property consultant has acquired a 51% stake in DSP Design Associates for close to Rs 250 crore?

41. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Mondelez South Africa for the distribution of its chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum businesses in the Republic of Zimbabwe, effective October 1?

42. Which omnichannel beauty retail company and L’Oréal’s venture capital fund BOLD plan to jointly pick up minority stakes in Indian beauty and personal care startups?

43. Which Chennai-based company that offers software and engineering services for the mobility industry will acquire the automotive testing business of Germany-based MicroNova AG?

44. Which clean energy company has announced its entry into the specialty gases market by proposing to set up a plant at GIDC Saykha in Dahej, Gujarat?

45. Which automobile company last week said it has commissioned a 300 kW Green Hydrogen (GH₂) electrolyser plant, set up as a pilot, at its Manesar facility?

46. Which Indian fashion brand has entered the jewellery category with a portfolio of more than 100 styles, priced between Rs 399 and Rs 1,299?

47. Which frozen foods brand has announced the appointment of actress Madhuri Dixit as its brand ambassador for a two-year association?

48. Which dairy brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Come Over to the Greener Side’, featuring actress and entrepreneur Athiya Shetty?

49. Which silver jewellery brand has signed playback singer Shreya Ghoshal as its brand ambassador and launched the campaign "Stories Written in Silver”?

50. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has roped in which non-banking financial company as the title sponsor for all international matches organised by the board till March 2028?

51. Which online travel-tech platform has launched its electric bus operations in Bhopal through its electric mobility arm, Easy Green Mobility (EMTev)?

52. Britannia Treat Croissant and which ice cream brand have collaborated to create a limited-period croissant ice cream sandwich, combining the two products in three flavour combinations?

53. Which sports retailer has launched its running focused sub-brand KIPRUN in the country?

54. Which sports brand has unveiled the new Official Indian National Football Team Jersey, accompanied by a campaign that positions the jersey as more than matchwear?

55. Which brand has launched ‘Bee Practical’, a campaign highlighting its range of lending products beyond personal loans?

56. Ahead of World Environmental Health Day, which business group has unveiled a new campaign, ‘#GoodStartsWithUs’, marking the start of its Sustainability Month?

57. Which electric mobility platform has launched a digital campaign, "Aapko Pata Hai?", to mark World Environmental Health Day?

58. Polka Pop, a homegrown clean-label sparkling water brand, has become part of which FMCG company’s beverages portfolio following its acquisition?

59. Mobility platform Rapido this week announced the launch of its food delivery app Ownly in which city, the brand's second city after Bengaluru?

60. Which telecom operator this week announced a free international roaming offer with select postpaid, prepaid, and enterprise plans?

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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?

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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?

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Biz Quizzard 1171

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 31 - September 05. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has signed an agreement to acquire a 74.12% stake in listed jewellery retailer Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ) for up to Rs 1,033.71 crore from its promoters?

2. Sashidhar Jagdishan has decided not to seek a third term as MD & CEO of which bank, and will retire on Oct 26?

3. Which electric scooter company has launched the S1Z, its first scooter range to use the company's locally developed Bharat Cell LFP (lithium ferro phosphate) battery technology?

4. Which electric two-wheeler manufacturer last week announced the launch of its newest scooter, Konarc?

5. Which company has secured an order for supply of generator transformers for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's (NPCIL) Kaiga Units 5 & 6 nuclear power project in Karnataka?

6. After entering truck and two-wheeler tyres in April, which company will launch passenger-car tyres in November?

7. Which company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lannett Company LLC, last week entered into the US inhalation market with the generic version of GSKs Advair Diskus?

8. Which company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, developers of the Javelin, to manufacture the anti-tank missile in India?

9. Muthoot Finance, the country’s largest gold loan company, has decided to merge which wholly owned subsidiary with itself?

10. Which company will acquire Bengaluru-based listed software services firm Happiest Minds Technologies in a significant consolidation move in India’s IT industry?

11. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), in partnership with Leisure Hotels Group, last week announced the opening of the 80-key resort in Uttarakhand. What has it been branded as?

12. Which biscuit maker has appointed George Kovoor as chief executive officer with effect from September 1, 2026?

13. Which homegrown smartphone maker has entered the UK market with the launch of its AGNI 4N smartphone, priced at £499 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant?

14. Which pizza brand has launched the consumer campaign ‘Teriyaki to Tokyo’ for its newest collection of Teriyaki Pizza?

15. Which organic food brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Eat! ‘Without Worry’?

16. Which study abroad platform helping students pursue international education opportunities has launched the campaign ‘You Are in Good Hands’?

17. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign ‘Many Ways, One Original’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt, in India?

18. Which company has launched ‘Stay Young at Heart’ (Dil Ka Khayal Rakhen, Dil Se Young Rahen), a nationwide disease awareness effort aimed at improving understanding of heart valve disease?

19. Which brand has launched a six-episode comedy-led content series with content studio 145 East, using everyday situations and male insecurities to introduce its Sculpt shapewear range for men?

20. Which company has entered India's ice cream market with the launch of Bombay Creamery?

21. Which telecom operator has refreshed its brand identity and roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan for its upcoming campaign?

22. Which design and technology services firm has signed an initial pact with startup Sarla Aviation to collaborate on the development of the Bengaluru-based firm’s air taxi platform Shunya?

23. Which video streaming platform from India has launched in the UK, Canada, and Singapore, expanding its streaming service internationally?

24. Which travel fintech has agreed to acquire Capital India Finance’s RemitX foreign exchange business for Rs 11.4 crore?

25. Sanjeev Nautiyal has stepped down as the MD and CEO of which small finance bank on health grounds?

26. Which company and US-based Perma-Pipe International Holdings have signed a MoU with the developers of Jordan’s National Water Carrier Project and the Jordanian government?

27. Which brand has launched Healthy Belly, a complete and balanced food for adult dogs, with a new campaign featuring cricketer KL Rahul and his dog?

28. Which Pune-based real estate brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador?

29. Which motorcycle oil brand has unveiled its new positioning platform ‘Kuch Behad Kar’,  featuring brand ambassador and cricketer MS Dhoni?

30. Which two insurance distributors have merged their businesses, creating a platform with an annual premium book of over Rs 6,600 crore?

31. Zostel, the backpacker hostel chain, has launched a new social premium hospitality vertical under its parent company, Zo World. What has it been branded as?

32. Mohit Jain, chief operating officer, publishing, and board member of Bennett, Coleman & Co (BCCL), has been unanimously elected chairman of which industry body for 2026-27?

33. Which IT services firm has appointed senior EXL executive Vivek Jetley as its CEO designate?

34. Which Hyderabad-based registrar and transfer agent (RTA) has unveiled ARYA, an AI platform for end-to-end mutual fund transactions?

35. Which startup has successfully produced plasma inside its experimental reactor, Pragya, marking a major milestone that transitions India’s private fusion sector from theory to experimental prototyping?

36. Which electrical and automation company has launched the campaign ‘Partner Hai Na’?

37. Which AI voice-to-text platform has launched ‘Bologe Toh Tum Dikhoge’, its first brand film in India?

38. Which skincare brand has unveiled its new Light Gel Moisturization range through a campaign featuring actress Mrunal Thakur?

39. Which platform for traffic fine discovery, payment, and resolution has launched the campaign ‘Aaram Se’, featuring actor Pratik Gandhi?

40. Canada’s La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) has bought a 24% stake in which tower firm for about Rs 12,100 crore ($1.3 billion)?

41. Which company is investing Rs 22 crore for a 30% stake in Black Tiger Distilleries, betting on India’s nascent tequila market?

42. Which rating agency has upgraded India’s sovereign rating to A- from BBB+, a feat achieved after more than three decades?

43. Which integrated diagnostic healthcare provider has entered into a joint venture partnership with Neuberg Diagnostics to expand pathology and wellness services across north India?

44. Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Simple Energy last week launched a new range of electric scooters aimed at family buyers. What has it been branded as?

45. Which travel gear brand has launched Alpine Club, a new sub-brand targeting India’s mass-premium travel gear segment?

46. Which sportswear brand has launched ‘Meditation in Motion’, a campaign featuring 40 Buddhist monks ahead of the Ladakh Marathon, scheduled from September 10 to 13?

47. Which watch brand has appointed actress Tamannaah Bhatia as its new brand ambassador in India?

48. Which industry body last week appointed Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland, as its new President for 2026-27?

49. Which company’s premium concierge platform ‘Crew’ last week announced its entry into the travel space?

50. Which business group last week announced its entry into the wires and cables business under the brand Ultravolt?

51. German optics and technology major ZEISS last week launched its first innovation hub outside Germany, in India. Which location?

52. Which company has entered into a business transfer agreement to acquire the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and intermediates business of Raghava Life Sciences?

53. Which food brand, focused on the Indo-Chinese segment, has roped in celebrity culinary expert and restaurateur Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi as both an investor and brand ambassador?

54. Which firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary has entered into a partnership with Qilu Pharmaceutical for the licensing and supply of a biosimilar to the cancer drug Keytruda in the USA?

55. Moksh Chopra, general manager, KFC India & Partner Countries, is moving to which QSR chain as market lead, Indian subcontinent, effective September 7, 2026?

56. Kenya’s President William Ruto last week said he had ordered which Indian company to stop its operations as its presence had failed to benefit the country?

57. Which design software maker has named Anil Chakravarthy as its new CEO, effective December 1?

58. Which design software maker has acquired Rilo, an Indian AI workflow automation startup?

59. Which brand has unveiled a new TVC, featuring actress Rasika Dugal, for its Pasta Masala?

60. Which company has announced it will publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’, in India on November 10?

61. Which real estate developer has appointed Gaurav Jain as its new MD and CEO with effect from October 1?

62. Which group, whose promoters built Schott Kaisha before exiting the venture in 2021, has launched Kaisha Pharma, marking its return to pharmaceutical glass-packaging?

63. Which Italian luxury lifestyle brand is set to enter Chennai’s premium residential market through Republic of Nature (RON), a luxury residential development being built by GTB Developers?

64. Which electronics retailer has appointed former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador?

65. Zollner Elektronik AG (Zollner), one of the largest European electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies, has announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) with which company?

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Biz Quizzard 1170

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 24 - 29. Hope you enjoy it.


1. India will launch its first tokenised corporate bonds next month, as it tests the use of blockchain technology to enable instant settlement of bond transactions. Which PSU?

2. German semiconductor major Infineon Technologies last week said it will acquire which Bengaluru-based power-management semiconductor startup?

3. Which Bengaluru-based health and fitness app has merged with US nutrition care company Berry Street in an all-stock deal?

4. Which ice cream brand has teamed up with Mirzapur to launch Bullet Ice Cream, ahead of the release of Mirzapur: The Movie?

5. Which watch brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Your Way Is Beautiful’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Alia Bhatt?

6. Which snack brand has launched its first brand film, ‘Taste Ka Naya Language’?

7. Which cement brand has launched ‘Tera Ghar Mera Ghar’, a 53-episode vertical micro-drama created in partnership with JUJU Films?

8. Which Kolkata-based biscuit and bakery brand has launched a three-film campaign featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan?

9. Which furniture fittings brand has launched the campaign ‘Open a World of Possibilities’, centred on its range of Linear Drawer Systems?

10. Which IT services provider has acquired German automaker Porsche AG’s consulti­ng and technology subsidiary, MHP, for $373.4 million in an all-cash transaction?

11. Japan’s Meiji Seika Pharma has tied up with which company to launch the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in India?

12. Which spirits company last week announced its first overseas local production arrangement, entering Malaysia through a co-bottling partnership?

13. Which company last week launched Jai Kisaan Navratna Cropfit, a scientifically formulated customised fertiliser for sugarcane cultivation in Karnataka?

14. Which microbrewery chain has announced that composer Anirudh Ravichander has joined the company as an investor?

15. Which company has unveiled new films, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, under its ‘Maximising What Matters the Most’ campaign, with the first film focused on its Dishwashers?

16. Which health insurance brand has launched the campaign "For people who don't compromise," anchored by the Hindi line "Unke liye jo compromise nahi karte."?

17. Which brand has launched its festive season campaign around the idea of ‘ghar jaisi mithai’, with Kaju Katli as its focus for Raksha Bandhan?

18. Which children's technology company has unveiled its ‘#MyFirstFriend’ Rakhi campaign?

19. Which brand has appointed actor Harshvardhan Rane as the face of 'Ti22 by Aham', its men’s jewellery collection combining titanium, gold, and diamonds?

20. Which hospitality company last week said Oriental Hotels Ltd will be merged with IHCL through an all-stock transaction?

21. Which company last week launched its new-generation heavy commercial vehicle BLAZO i-TRK, equipped with an AI-enabled automatic drive mode and a 320 HP engine?

22. Which company last week launched two high-expansion non-GMO popcorn maize hybrid seeds - ‘Krisna459’ and ‘Godari234’ – at its factory in Musunuru, Andhra Pradesh?

23. Which skincare brand has partnered with jewellery brand Palmonas for a Raksha Bandhan collaboration through a festive gifting proposition titled ‘A Bond That Glows Forever’?

24. Which sauces, mayonnaise, dressings, and condiments brand has expanded its portfolio with the launch of ‘Heritage’, marking its entry into the chutney category?

25. Which brand has launched CoolRest, its first collection beyond shapewear, through a campaign featuring actress Sonam Bajwa?

26. Which brand has unveiled a new ad film campaign for its 9KT Diamond Jewellery offering, focusing on affordability?

27. Which saree brand has launched its Teacher’s Day film 'Drapes of Gratitude'?

28. Which electric wire brand has launched the campaign “Ab Roshni ke saath, Suraksha bhi” (Threads of Love, Bonds of Protection) for Raksha Bandhan?

29. Which fashion quick-commerce brand has launched its 'Bhai Code' Raksha Bandhan campaign?

30. Which beverage bottling and distribution company is set to enter the alcohol business and has named former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra as CEO and MD of the proposed subsidiary?

31. Which company incorporated a joint venture company in Tunisia for the production and distribution of beverages including carbonated soft drinks, juices, water, and dairy?

32. Which company last week announced the launch of iNDiC, the country's first indigenous diving equipment brand?

33. Which company has entered India's pet-food market with Snuggles, its own pet-nutrition brand?

34. Which conglomerate has launched the documentary 'Parvah hai toh parivar hai', featuring its founding family, on YouTube?

35. Which mutual fund has launched ‘Tukka Nahi, Tareeka Chahiye’, an investor awareness campaign centred on how people make investment decisions?

36. Which brand has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) to launch a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by the Harry Potter franchise?

37. Which company has partnered with celebrity Mira Kapoor for a digital campaign covering four of its clean label brands - Frooney, LifeJoy, KidZola, and AlphaKid?

38. Which apparel brand has launched its Onam Collection 2026 with a campaign featuring comedian and performer Kenny Sebastian?

39. Which brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actor Rajkummar Rao to raise awareness about hair loss during Hair Loss Awareness Month?

40. The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has issued its first compliance certificate for a 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus for India. Which company?

41. Which electric scooter brand has introduced the MillionR special edition to celebrate the one million cumulative sales milestone?

42. Which company has launched ‘My Family Complete’, a health insurance plan that expands the definition of family to include pet dogs and cats?

43. Which company has formed a strategic joint venture with South Korea-based HL Klemove to manufacture and sell autonomous driving solutions in India?

44. Which lightweight jewellery brand has appointed actress Wamiqa Gabbi as its first national brand ambassador?

45. Which company has called off its proposed acquisition of a 58 per cent stake in nutraceuticals firm Fluence Pharma, a little over two months after announcing the transaction?

46. Which packaged atta brand’s Onam campaign reimagines the traditional plump Maveli as a fit king, promoting balanced meals and regular exercise?

47. Which beauty brand has unveiled Parampara, a new film built around the brand thought “Because she knows best”?

48. Which financial services company has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘CountOnTheBond’?

49. Which new intimatewear brand for men has announced the nationwide launch of its debut collection and campaign, fronted by actress Urvashi Rautela?

50. Which company last week inaugurated its new unit in the Malanpur Industrial Area of Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh, and said the facility has now become the largest soap factory in Asia?

51. Which firm’s construction and mining machinery business has partnered with French company FAYAT Road Equipment to market BOMAGs specialised road construction equipment in India?

52. Entrepreneur and television personality Rannvijay Singha has joined which hydration and wellness brand as a shareholder?

53. Which wellness-wearables startup has acquired London-based biotech firm Longevous for an undisclosed amount?

54. India Yamaha Motor (IYM) last week announced the launch of its debut in the 200-cc segment. What has the bike been branded as?

55. Which international food innovation company has entered the Indian market with its range of nut powders?

56. Which precious metals refiner has appointed actor Sidharth Malhotra as its brand ambassador, and unveiled the campaign 'Purest And More'?

57. Which NBFC has appointed former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador for three years, and unveiled the campaign ‘Loans Without Any Hiccups’?

58. Which quick commerce platform has launched its ‘Rigged Rakhi’ campaign?

59. Which lifestyle technology brand has unveiled the campaign 'This Rakhi, Gift Protection That Goes Beyond The Wrist' for its Dash Cam?

60. Which hospitality brand has announced its entry into the luxury branded villa segment with a project in Lonavala undertaken in partnership with Amavi, a hospitality-backed real estate brand?

61. Which snack maker, through its subsidiary, last week announced a strategic partnership with Thayekunni Khaleel, a globally recognised bakery industry expert?

62. Which Mumbai-headquartered group has entered the consumer retail segment with the launch of 31 Labels, a digital-first fashion marketplace focused on Indian womenswear?

63. Sandhya Devanathan, vice president India and Southeast Asia, Meta, is joining which MNC to lead its operations in Southeast Asia and Australia after a decade in Meta?

64. Which two-wheeler company has named its international business head Peyman Kargar as its next chief executive officer, effective January 27, 2027?

65. Which automobile company has introduced a new, unified consumer identity, and a brand promise, “Nothing’s Too Far" after crossing seven million cars on Indian roads?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1170 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1169

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 17 - 22. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The Mahindra Group last week unveiled its global pik up. What will it be branded as in India?

2. Which brand has appointed actor Yash as the brand ambassador for its men's grooming portfolio and launched the campaign 'Trimmers Ka Baap'?

3. Which renewable energy company has appointed badminton player PV Sindhu as brand ambassador?

4. Which value retailer has appointed actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador, as it marks its 25th year?

5. Which packaged cakes brand has appointed actor Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador and launched a campaign for its Donut Cake product?

6. Which baby care brand has launched a digital video commercial (DVC) for its Pure Beginnings Ghee Gift Pack, as it enters the newborn gifting segment?

7. Which home fabrics brand has launched the campaign ‘Your Bedroom. Your Story.’, featuring actors and brand ambassadors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday?

8. Which gifting and social expression brand has unveiled its Raksha Bandhan campaign, ‘#ThreadsThatBind’?

9. Which fine jewellery brand has launched the campaign “Make Your Sister Cry” for Raksha Bandhan?

10. Which business group’s satellite communications arm, Nelco, has invested $20 million in US-based Elveo Mobile?

11. Shabnam Sinha will be the chairperson of which payments bank, effective October 1?

12. Which footwear brand has introduced Niles, its first official mascot, as it looks to build a new chapter of character-driven storytelling ahead of its 25th anniversary in 2027?

13. Which pizza chain has launched its Triple Spice range, featuring three layers of spice across sauce, toppings, and a Bhoot Jolokia chilli crust?

14. Which oral care brand has launched ‘Desh Ke Lal’, a new brand campaign that takes a contemporary look at the young Indians shaping the country today?

15. Which skincare brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring Parul Gulati, Reem Shaikh, and Niki Mehra, for the launch of its Luminous Even Glow range?

16. Which health insurer has launched an out of home campaign that uses the reverse side of billboards to communicate its  brand promise, “We’ve Got Your Back.”?

17. Which denim brand has launched its autumn/winter 2026 campaign, ‘Genes of India’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Meezaan Jafri?

18. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘Onam Orumayude Olam’?

19. Which furniture brand has launched ‘Drop Dead. Gorgeous’, a campaign that explores the ways women unwind and reconnect with themselves at home?

20. Which company has acquired a 60% stake in skincare brand Dermatouch at an enterprise value of Rs 387.5 crore, marking its entry into India's premium skincare segment?

21. Which lifestyle brand has launched ‘Off the Turf’, a collaboration with the Indian Women’s Hockey Team?

22. Which business group has extended its ‘Rukna Nahi Hai’ campaign with a new film supporting the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026?

23. Which biscuit brand has extended its ‘Sada Salty Raho’ campaign with a new music video featuring internet personality Orry, rapper Chaar Diwari, and artist The Siege?

24. Which quick commerce brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign, ‘Dhaai Kilo Ki Rakhi’, featuring actress Esha Deol?

25. Which fashion brand has launched its AW’26 AD Denim collection with a campaign 'Real Comfort. Real Denim. For the Real You.' featuring actor Raghav Juyal?

26. Which AI brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Tisca Chopra, focusing on safer, age-appropriate AI use while highlighting learning features for teens?

27. Which logistics company has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘Bridge the Distance’?

28. Which gifting platform has launched ‘The Rakhi Promise’ campaign?

29. Which premium bakery brand has launched 'Goodness, Baked with Obsession', its first brand campaign since entering the market in 2025?

30. Which company has signed an agreement with Kindorama Healthcare to acquire Kinder Women’s Hospital in Bengaluru’s Whitefield region in a Rs 130 crore cash deal?

31. Which toy manufacturer has acquired the license to manufacture and distribute Paw Patrol merchandise and collectible toys in India?

32. Which wealth-tech platform has launched the campaign 'Get a second opinion first.'?

33. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has unveiled its latest  brand film, ‘The Seed’?

34. Which kids tech brand is introducing the idea of the "Modern Protection Thread" for Raksha Bandhan?

35. Which Fresh Ayurveda personal care brand has launched the campaign “Asli Ubtan for Asli Glow” for its Brightening & DeTan Ubtan Tikta Face Wash?

36. Which ecommerce company has launched the 'Hire a Rakhi Reminder' campaign?

37. Which telecom brand has launched a new 5G campaign in Kerala featuring cricketer Sanju Samson, ahead of Onam?

38. Which company has launched a new TVC, featuring actor Sonu Sood, for its Solar Lithium Battery?

39. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign 'Your Everyday, Now Smarter with AI'?

40. Which consumer products company has appointed Manish Anandani as managing director and chief executive officer for India, effective September 28, 2026?

41. Colgate-Palmolive India has entered into a partnership with which company to drive the direct-to-consumer (D2C) and ecommerce business of its Palmolive personal care brand?

42. Which homecare brand has launched a campaign ‘#WarOnWhatsHidden’, naming HUL's Surf Excel Matic Liquid (Top Load) and Vim Dishwash Gel (Lemon)?

43. South Korean beauty company Amorepacific has launched which K-beauty brand in India exclusively through Nykaa, continuing their decade-long partnership?

44. German chemical industry major HELM AG and which New Delhi-based agrochemical company last week announced a multi-faceted strategic collaboration?

45. Which non-banking financial company (NBFC) has acquired Salter Technologies, which operates the digital lending platform Volt Money?

46. Which children’s footwear line has launched ‘The Kids’ Constitution’, placing children’s perspective on freedom at the centre of its latest campaign?

47. Which homegrown smartphone brand has roped in actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador?

48. Which consumer electrical company has unveiled “Cephyr” (pronounced SAF-FYR), the brand’s new emblem and primary visual expression, as part of its refreshed identity?

49. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) last week barred which two general / health insurers from opening new places of business for six months?

50. India will allow duty-free imports of what quantity of raw sugar till October 31, as per a commerce ministry notice last week?

51. The Delhi High Court has asked the registrar of trademarks to remove Indore-based Razenta Pharmaceuticals’ Daplogin trademark in favour of which company?

52. Which Sri Lankan tea giant is set to foray in the Indian luxury market by launching Thambapanni, a luxury collection of Indian teas?

53. Which Gurugram-based AI-native fleet and logistics technology company has announced the acquisition of Pando(dot)ai, a Chennai-based Transportation Management System provider?

54. Which brand has launched Airvue pan-India, marking its entry into the indoor air-quality monitoring and purification market?

55. Which food delivery platform has launched PackSwitch, an interactive platform designed to help restaurants identify sustainable packaging options for different dishes?

56. Which logistics company has launched “Vallam Express”, a waterway-based last-mile delivery service that extends doorstep parcel deliveries to Kerala's water-bound communities?

57. Which watch company has launched its B2B festive campaign, “The Joy That Lasts”?

58. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘Far Away But Never Apart’ for its NRI Banking Services?

59. Which used car platform launched the campaign ‘Moving Portraits of India’?

60. Which pipes and building materials maker has secured its largest-ever single order worth approximately $1.8 billion for the supply of pipes from its manufacturing facility in the USA?

61. Which brand has launched Aam Panna Vodka, adding a raw mango-inspired variant to its Flavours of India vodka portfolio?

62. Which technology company has appointed actor Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador in India?

63. Insurance regulator IRDAI has directed which two life insurers not to open new places of business for six months?

64. Which watch brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Your Way Is Beautiful’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Alia Bhatt?

65. IIM Bangalore and which corporate trust last week signed a MoU formalising a philanthropic contribution by the latter towards the development of IIMB's School of Undergraduate Studies?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1169 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1168

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 10 - 15. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which renewable energy platform will acquire 1.4 gigawatt-peak (GWp) operational solar assets from ReNew at an enterprise value of 4,859 crore?

2. Which pharma company has launched Antibiotic Academy, an open scientific learning platform aimed at strengthening clinical dialogue and management of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India?

3. Which spacetech startup has acquired spacecraft engineering company StarOps to strengthen its in-house satellite development capabilities?

4. Telecom regulator Trai has begun the phased implementation of which new series numbering system for service and transactional calls from utility, courier and logistics companies?

5. Which group last week announced the creation of a dedicated sector combining its Real Estate and Hospitality businesses, and named Amit Kumar Sinha as chief executive to lead it?

6. Which Mumbai-headquartered hospital is set to expand its international footprint with a super-speciality OPD (outpatient department) facility in Kazakhstan from early September 2026?

7. Which menswear brand has partnered with travel platform Escape Plan to enter the travel accessories category with a new luggage and travel line?

8. Which home décor platform has appointed actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra as its new brand ambassadors as it launches its new brand philosophy, ‘Fashion for Your Home’?

9. Which apparel brand has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Zenims, a denim range positioned around comfort, and has launched the campaign "Comfort is Sexy”?

10. Which microbrewery chain has acquired and merged with its US namesake to create a hospitality group with revenue of about Rs 450 crore?

11. Which entity has acquired jewellery brands Asmi and Sangini, marking its entry into the branded jewellery segment as part of its strategy to build a portfolio of established Indian brands?

12. Which international real estate brand is making its debut in South India with a 2.2-million-sq-ft luxury residential project being jointly developed by Tribeca Developers and Ira Realty?

13. Which company has launched the campaign ‘Clean Energy Humse Hai’ for the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)?

14. Which food brand has launched ‘Khaane Ke Saath No Mazaak’, a campaign focused on how everyday staples such as jaggery, ghee and wheat flour are made and processed?

15. Which kitchen essentials brand has launched the campaign 'Wrap karo. Unwrap karo.', featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, for its Golden Embossed and 2-in-1 foil products?

16. Which bus booking platform has launched ‘Freedom Bottle’, an Independence Day campaign highlighting the challenges women face with hydration during long-distance bus journeys?

17. Which consumer electrical company has unveiled its Independence Day campaign, “Chalta Hai, Ab Nahi Chalega”?

18. Which food storage solutions brand has unveiled the campaign 'Freshness for Your Family'?

19. Which home appliances company has launched ‘4 Ghante Mein Itna Kuch’, a new D2C service proposition?

20. Which FMCG company has elevated Aasif Malbari as managing director and chief executive officer effective August 12?

21. FSSAI has banned the use of plastic and plastic-laminated packaging for which category under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026, notified on August 7?

22. Which electronics and manufacturing services company last week said it is in the process of incorporating a new subsidiary, Adivistar Electronics India?

23. Which personal care company has appointed Vikas Gupta as Chief Executive Officer – India, effective September 23, 2026?

24. Which jewellery brand has appointed actress Krithi Shetty as its brand ambassador for the southern markets of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka?

25. Which consumer finance company has announced the launch of its new Independence Day  brand campaign, ‘#KhudParNirbhar’?

26. Which stationery brand has launched a campaign for its Gelix Waterproof Gel Pen?

27. Which financial services company has launched a three-film campaign for its gold loan offering, featuring brand ambassador Jasprit Bumrah?

28. Which pregnancy detection brand has launched the campaign 'One Smile. Many Languages. One Good News.' for Independence Day?

29. Which real estate conglomerate marked its fourth consecutive year of Independence Day storytelling with the launch of ‘Ekta Ki Dhun’?

30. Which company has signed an agreement with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to jointly develop the 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan?

31. Which company is set to launch Fabletics, a global activewear apparel brand, in India?

32. Following approval from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), which location is set to become home to Asia’s first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park?

33. Which facility management company has acquired 100% equity stake in Citelum India Private Ltd from Citelum S.A.S., France, a subsidiary of the French government-owned EDF Group?

34. Which brand has launched VYBE, a new menswear sub-brand targeted at younger consumers, alongside a music-led campaign featuring independent artists Tricksingh and THE IMBACHI?

35. Avik Chatterjee has taken over as the CEO of which restaurant company?

36. Which electric commercial vehicle brand has initiated international expansion with the rollout of its Super Auto platform across Nepal, Tanzania, and West Africa?

37. Which engineering conglomerate has secured an order to build India’s largest single-cluster artificial intelligence infrastructure facility?

38. Which company announced actor Abhay Deol as a Friend of the Brand for its watch portfolio for the coming 18 months?

39. Which brand has appointed Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador for its serum, moisturiser, sunscreen, and face mask categories?

40. N Chandrasekaran last week announced his decision “not to offer himself for reappointment as chairman of which holding company when the current term ends on February 20, 2027?

41. Which eyewear maker launched ‘‘Drishti Ki Daud’ - Run for Vision’ initiative on its app for Independence Day?

42. Which cookware and appliances brand launched ‘Onam Combotsavam’ campaign, featuring Malayalam actress, lyricist and YouTuber Pearle Maaney as the brand’s ‘Combo Rani’?

43. Which brand has launched Hot Chips Style Asian Fiery Chilli, a new variant inspired by the chilli-forward flavour preferences of consumers across South India?

44. Which paint company has launched the print campaign '5000+ Colours of Freedom' for Independence Day?

45. Which PVC water pipes maker launched the campaign 'India Flows Free'?

46. Which audio social app has launched 'Dil Se Bol', a campaign about the fear of being judged for how you speak?

47. Which logistics company launched its Independence Day campaign ‘Corners of Courage’?

48. Which financial services company launched the campaign ‘Soch Ki Clarity’ for Independence Day?

49. Which business group’s Appliances Business has launched a multi-city OOH campaign celebrating India’s diverse handlooms?

50. IRCTC has awarded train branding advertising rights for the Lucknow-Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express to which brand for six months, making it the first train in India to be named after a brand?

51. Which company has celebrated late advertising legend Piyush Pandey in its annual report?

52. Which company will sell its wholly owned football subsidiary, Jamshedpur FC, to Goa-based Churchill Brothers Football Club for a token consideration of Rs 100?

53. Which air conditioner maker is forming an equal joint venture with Atomberg to manufacture room AC compressors and parts?

54. On India’s 80th Independence Day, which corporate music academy marked 150 years of Vande Mataram with the music video ‘Desh Ek Raag 3’?

55. Which conglomerate last week announced a foray into the defence sector through a proposed partnership with British engine maker Rolls-Royce?

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Biz Quizzard 1167

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 03 - 08. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The monthly registrations of electric two-wheelers crossed which milestone mark for the first time in July?

2. Which stationery brand has launched its latest brand campaign, "Every Year Counts"?

3. Which apparel brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor Abhay Deol?

4. Which home décor and lifestyle brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign, 'Gifts So Good, You'd Hate Gifting Them'?

5. Which company has launched the campaign 'Ghar Ka New Favourite' for its SmartClean robotic vacuum cleaner, featuring actress Shraddha Kapoor?

6. Which fashion retailer has launched its Onam campaign, featuring actress Preity Mukundhan, dancer and creator Sarangi Shyam, and DJ Attakkari?

7. Which jewellery retailer has launched its ‘Festival of Diamonds’ campaign featuring actress Ananya Panday?

8. Which jewellery retailer has launched the campaign ‘Celebrating You for 30 Years’?

9. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Build Naturally' for its Shilajit Gold Resin featuring brand ambassador and actor Tiger Shroff?

10. After nearly a century, which company is planning to permanently shut its 362-MW coal-fired AMGEN power plant in Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati area by December 2030?

11. TVS Motor Company has expanded which motorcycle brand edition with a new Doctor Doom-inspired variant?

12. Which British brewer has re-entered the Indian market after an absence of more than six decades, launching its premium beer portfolio in Delhi?

13. Which home appliances brand has announced the onboarding of actor and director Saurabh Shukla as the official  brand ambassador?

14. Which financial services company has launched ‘Kal Jaante Hain, Kal Banaate Hain’, its first brand campaign under its transformed brand identity?

15. Which confectionery brand has launched a limited-edition Tiramisu toffee?

16. Which actor and creator has entered the fragrance category with Sarkar, a perfume brand co-founded with IPLIX Media executives Neel Gogia, Rohit Raj, and Jag Chima?

17. Which health insurer has launched the campaign 'Setback Se Comeback Tak', featuring Saina Nehwal and Mirabai Chanu, around the recently concluded Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games?

18. Which tyre brand has launched its international adventure touring range - Trailhound STR - in India?

19. Which beauty brand has launched the campaign "10 & Trending"?

20. Which company’s offshore hydrocarbon business has secured a more than 15,000 crore order from Adnoc Offshore for a major project in West Asia?

21. Which company has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of indocyanine green for injection, an optical imaging agent indicated for fluorescence imaging?

22. Which mutual fund has appointed Madhu Nair as the chief executive officer?

23. Which protein brand has expanded its snacking portfolio with the launch of Power Puffs, marking its entry into the puffed snacks category?

24. Which brand has launched the next chapter of its 'Let Them Talk' campaign in India, featuring actor and brand ambassador Siddhant Chaturvedi to introduce the Echo II footwear range?

25. Which paint brand has launched the campaign 'Many Hearts, One Onam'?

26. Which tractor brand has launched its Punjab-focused campaign, 'Duniya Vich Ikko Lalkaar', with a music video featuring singer Sukhbir Singh and actor-singer Parmish Verma?

27. Which liquid detergent brand for bucket washing has launched the campaign 'Naye Zamane Ki Dhulayi’?

28. Which consumer technology brand has unveiled the campaign 'Start with Nothing', featuring actress Zeenat Aman, actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, and hip-hop duo Seedhe Maut?

29. Which footwear brand has signed actor Ali Fazal for its latest campaign, 'Style Ka Naya Andaaz'?

30. Which company has announced its entry into India's packaged snacking market with the launch of WeMe, a digital first snacking  brand aimed at Gen Z and Millennial consumers?

31. Which French luggage brand has introduced Alu’r, its first aluminium luggage collection in India, as part of its 80th anniversary and a broader push to expand its retail footprint in the country?

32. Which brand, part of the Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting portfolio, has entered India’s premium air care market with the launch of Floralis, a new home care sub-brand?

33. Which investment and trading platform has launched 'Dhan Ki Bhasha – The Language of Money', a campaign centred on the role of money in everyday life and across generations in India?

34. Which talc brand has launched the Malayalam campaign 'Priye Sundari', featuring actress Priya Prakash Varrier as its brand ambassador?

35. Which MNC launched a global campaign, 'Cheers to Beer', ahead of International Beer Day on August 7?

36. Which brand has launched a campaign for its Kaashika jewellery collection, inspired by the architecture, culture and heritage of Kashi (Banaras)?

37. Which brand has launched 'Farak Clear Hai', a television campaign focusing on the making of its transparent soap bar?

38. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Aamir Khan to unveil 'Total Cover', describing it as India's first comprehensive warranty commitment in the plywood category?

39. Which basmati rice brand has roped in Chef Ranveer Brar as brand ambassador and has launched the campaign “Har Dish Ko Banaye Very Very Nice” for its latest offering?

40. Global investment firm KKR announced the acquisition of the India hospitals of which Sweden-based healthcare and diagnostics company for $1.39 billion?

41. Which Barcelona-based fragrance house has appointed Shekhar Srinivasan as Managing Director for India, effective August 4, 2026?

42. Which brand is launching a new collection, spanning innerwear, outerwear, and accessories, inspired by fan-favourite Disney and Marvel characters?

43. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, 'Matchy Matchy pH', centred on the importance of maintaining a baby's natural skin pH balance?

44. Which chocolate gifting brand has unveiled its new Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘#ThisTakraarIsSweet’?

45. Which personal care brand has launched the campaign ‘Shower With Benefits’ as it looks to strengthen its position in the body care category?

46. Which airline has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its CEO?

47. Which company has partnered with US apparel brand SKIMS to bring the Kim Kardashian co-founded label to India?

48. Which customer engagement and cloud telephony platform has unveiled the campaign ‘#LikeAFriend’, to coincide with Friendship Day?

49. Which consumer finance brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Nayanthara, with a brand film built around the theme ‘#DreamsGetWings’?

50. IndiaRF, backed by Piramal Finance and Bain Capital, has acquired a majority stake in which Belagavi-based machine castings maker for about Rs 2,000 crore?

51. Which state-owned miner has emerged as the 'preferred' bidder for the Gadadharpur Iron Ore Block in Odisha's Kendujhar district, marking its entry into iron ore mining?

52. Which UPI app last week announced the launch of splitStore, extending the simplicity and ubiquity of UPI into seamless, responsible access to credit?

53. Which brand last week launched Powerplay, a ready-to-drink nutritional milkshake marking its entry into India's ready-to-drink dairy beverages segment?

54. Which healthcare financial infrastructure platform last week announced a strategic partnership with Petos Insurance (“Petos”), a pet health insurance and wellness platform in India?

55. Which beauty and fashion retailer will acquire a 51% stake in Mumbai-based skincare brand Aminu for Rs 32 crore in an all-cash deal?

56. Which retail entity has acquired Furrl’s technology, including its AI Styling Engine and commerce app?

57. Which tequila maker, the world’s largest, is launching direct operations in India through spirits unit Proximo?

58. TVS Vehicle Mobility Solutions (TVS VMS) last week announced a strategic collaboration with which company's electric medium and heavy commercial vehicles division?

59. Lumina Datamatics, which is into content, retail support, and technology solutions, last week said it had acquired 100% stake in which Chennai-based publishing technology company?

60. Which consumer technology company has introduced Mijia, its dedicated home and lifestyle sub-brand, as it accelerates the expansion of its home ecosystem in India?

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Biz Quizzard 1166

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 27 - August 01. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which American drugmaker is bringing its Relopduo, a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of nivolumab and relatlimab, to India?

2. Which company has entered into a strategic partnership with Angostura, the producer behind the bitters and one of the Caribbean’s most awarded rum portfolios, to bring the brand to India?

3. Which company has acquired a 60% stake in Onix IPP (OIPL), a special purpose vehicle implementing a 225 MW (AC) solar photovoltaic power project in Maharashtra?

4. Which camera maker has appointed WeddingNama founders Ankita Asthana and Akash Agarwal as its first official brand ambassadors in the country?

5. Which digital platform for the trucking ecosystem has announced actor Ajay Devgn as its brand ambassador?

6. Which lending app has appointed actor Naveen Polishetty as its brand ambassador?

7. Which real estate developer has appointed actor Randeep Hooda as its brand ambassador?

8. Which jewellery brand last week announced cricketer MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador?

9. Which sanitary pad brand has launched the campaign 'Zero Tension, Double Protection', featuring actress Kiara Advani?

10. Which MNC has signed non-exclusive voluntary licensing agreements with 4 generic drugmakers in India to enable supply of its investigational, once-monthly oral pill HIV pill Alimatravir?

11. Which Bengaluru-based fashion brand has acquired Berrylush, marking its formal entry into the women’s fashion segment?

12. Which quick commerce platform has appointed Nandita Sinha, the former chief executive of fashion etailer Myntra, as CEO?

13. Which quick commerce beauty platform has appointed former Swiggy Instamart chief operating officer Ankit Jain to lead it?

14. Which plywood brand has launched the campaign ‘Hare Board Ka Asli Boss’, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid and actor Saurabh Shukla?

15. Which company has launched an AI-powered digital campaign for its SIPZ Instant Chai range?

16. Which women's bottomwear brand has appointed actress Shraddha Kapoor as its first-ever brand ambassador, and launched the campaign 'Life Moves In Your Comfort Zone'?

17. Which mint brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its first brand ambassador in India and launched the campaign 'Yeh Mint Nahi, Momint Hai’?

18. Which online meat and fish retailer has launched a Chennai-focused campaign 'Tharam Adhu Nirantharam', featuring actresses Saranya Ponvannan and Sruthi Hariharan?

19. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign “A Biskut Moment”?

20. Which MNC has appointed Shailesh Jejurikar as chairman of its board, months after he became its first Indian-origin president and chief executive?

21. Insurance regulator Irdai has approved Patanjali Ayurved and the Dharampal Satyapal Group’s acquisition of which general insurance company for nearly Rs 4,500 crore?

22. Which company has agreed to acquire Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M) truck and bus division, bringing the group’s commercial vehicle operations under a single entity?

23. Which wearables brand has entered the children's technology category with the launch of its Kid Series, comprising the Sailor Nav 4G smartwatch and Sailor Play wireless headphones?

24. Which lending app has appointed actress Vaani Kapoor as its brand ambassador as it launches a new campaign to mark its expansion into a Financial Super App?

25. Which fashion brand has launched ‘OGs Ka Comeback’, a digital campaign that reunites the label with actor Fardeen Khan?

26. Which brand has unveiled the next chapter of its integrated campaign, ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’, with a new film centered on Motor Insurance and featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

27. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Aisa Kya Hai?' for its newly introduced Protein Shampoo?

28. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘There’s always an IDEAL Way to Bank’ for its digital banking platform for businesses?

29. Which hotel in Goa has announced a collaboration with actress Janhvi Kapoor?

30. Which company is severing a quarter-century-old partnership with Germany’s Martrade, buying out the logistics group’s 23% stake in their joint shipping venture for Rs 335 crore?

31. Which investment firm has launched Lumara, a renewable energy platform that will seek to deploy about $600 million to accelerate the development of clean energy projects in India?

32. Which automobile company has appointed Toshiyuki Yanagisawa as the new President and CEO, effective October 1?

33. Which jewellery retailer has launched a new retail brand Akshaya Thanga Maligai (ATM) in Tamil Nadu?

34. Which jewellery retailer has launched Narumugai, its first ever Uncut Diamond Open Polki collection?

35. Which Swedish watch brand has signed actress Sharvari as its brand ambassador?

36. Which company has acquired Ryapte Power Transmission (RPTL), a special purpose vehicle set up to build, own and operate a major transmission project in Karnataka?

37. Which air-freshener brand has entered the car fragrance category with the launch of two variants, Ocean Breeze and Ruby Mist?

38. This Friendship Day, which mutual fund has unveiled 'Dost Hi Sikhaate Hain', a Pomedy (Poetry + Comedy) performance launched under its investor education platform 'Mehfil e-fund'?

39. Which sleep solutions brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring actress Nimrat Kaur, promoting its mattress topper?

40. Which electric bus manufacturer has become the first company in the country to deploy 4,000 electric buses on Indian roads?

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Biz Quizzard 1165

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 20 - 25. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has received market authorisation from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for its dengue vaccine, QDENGA?

2. Which state has emerged as the country’s leading investment destination after securing the top position among major States in NITI Aayog’s first-ever Investment Friendliness Index 2026?

3. Which professional services firm has reappointed Romal Shetty as chief executive officer for a second four-year term, effective April 1, 2027?

4. Which diagnostics chain has appointed Vijender Singh as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer?

5. Which company last week said its co-marketed brand of the innovator semaglutide, Poviztra, will now be available for the treatment of fatty liver?

6. Which company has formally entered Telangana with the introduction of AODH Irish Whiskey, WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Whisky, and YELLO Designer Whisky?

7. Which tractor company last week inaugurated its new DEUTZ engine production facility at its existing manufacturing plant in Alwar, Rajasthan?

8. Which company has launched Belgian chocolate brand CÔTE D’OR in the Indian market?

9. Which IT services firm has appointed Pradeep Prabhala as the lead of its India Market Unit, effective September 1, 2026?

10. Which airline and CFM International have signed a memorandum of understanding for 1,000 plus LEAP-1A engines to power its 510 Airbus A320neo family aircraft?

11. Which company last week announced the spin-out of two oncology programmes into Kaveri Therapeutics, a US-based clinical-stage company?

12. Which beer maker’s founder Ankur Jain has stepped down from the company’s board and is learnt to have agreed to give up all executive powers and ownership?

13. Which real assets investment manager has elevated Amit Diwan as Head of Asia Pacific and West Asia?

14. Which beauty retailer has expanded its portfolio with the exclusive launch of South Korean skincare brand Dr Melaxin in India?

15. Which solar company has appointed actor Boman Irani as brand ambassador?

16. Which lending brand has appointed actress Nayanthara as its brand ambassador?

17. Which alternative investment management company has partnered with former HDFC Ergo managing director and chief executive Anuj Tyagi to launch a general insurance company?

18. Which company acquired the gold loan business of Kanakadurga Finance Limited on Wednesday in a deal valued at up to 135 crore?

19. San Jose-based deeptech startup Mixx Technologies has acquired which Bengaluru-based chip design firm?

20. Which company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire S Brands Consumer Care Inc. (S Brands), a Philippine personal care company for an undisclosed amount?

21. Which auto components maker has signed definitive agreements with Japanese automotive technology provider Denso Corporation to set up two joint ventures?

22. Which company has announced the national launch of Bloq, its underarm deo & antiperspirant brand?

23. Which laminates brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Taarifein Dikhayi Dengi’?

24. Which beverage brand has brought back its biking platform, ThunderWheels, with a new campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

25. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign for its Gentle Baby Shampoo, highlighting the product's 'No Tears' formula?

26. Which jewellery brand has rolled out a new Raksha Bandhan campaign, Furever Sibling, featuring actress Kriti Sanon, alongside the launch of its Pet Collection?

27. Which company has launched a campaign featuring actress Dia Mirza to introduce its Plug 'N' Play Designer Chimneys in India?

28. Which probiotic brand has launched a new television commercial, featuring brand ambassador and actress Taapsee Pannu, to introduce the updated taste of its Light Mango Flavour?

29. Which brand has launched 'A Fit For Every You', a campaign for its women's denim collection?

30. Which company agreed to acquire TTK Healthcare’s Good Home and Eva brands for Rs 256 crore, expanding its home care and personal care portfolio?

31. Which IT services company has appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as its next CEO, effective April 1, 2027?

32. Which jeweller has appointed actors Vijay Sethupathi and Simran as its brand ambassadors for Tamil Nadu, coinciding with the brand's entry into the state?

33. Which home fashion brand has appointed filmmaker Karan Johar as brand ambassador?

34. Which Swedish-founded cosmetics company is selling its manufacturing facilities in India to Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals for Rs 56 crore?

35. On World IVF Day (July 25), which company has launched the campaign “Every Fertility Journey is Different - and Begins with Understanding”?

36. On the occasion of World IVF Day, which company launched the campaign ‘#find your missing joy’?

37. Which paint company unveiled a refreshed brand identity through its new campaign 'Rang Bana Rahe'?

38. Which collagen brand has unveiled the campaign 'Skin ko chahiye Skin ka Protein', featuring brand ambassador and actress Yami Gautam?

39. Which brand has launched a campaign for its Super Light Gel moisturizer, featuring actress Sara Arjun?

40. BNP Paribas Cardif has agreed to acquire Warburg Pincus’ 25.96% stake in which life insurance company?

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