Volvo Car India’s Latest BEV Addition; The All-Electric Volvo EX30

Loved by critics and the media alike; Winner of Red Dot Award for Product Design and World Urban Car of the Year 2024

Pre-reserve your EX30 now and avail special privileges on delivery

 

Volvo Car India has introduced its latest electric car –the EX30. Interested buyers in Karnataka can take test drives at the Martial Volvo Cars Karnataka Dealership, and pre-reserve the car to avail special privileges. The much-awaited all electric SUV will be officially launched, with price details, during the end of September and customer deliveries will begin from October 2025. The EX30 is being assembled at the Company’s plant at Hosakote in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

“The Volvo EX30 represents a significant step forward in our journey towards sustainable mobility. It combines Scandinavian design, cutting-edge technology, and Volvo’s legacy of safety to deliver a truly exceptional electric driving experience. We are thrilled to bring this revolutionary EV to customers in Karnataka and are confident it will set a new benchmark in the premium EV space,” said Ritesh Reddy, Managing Director, Martial Volvo Cars Karnataka.

The EX30 is Volvo’s most sustainable car having the lowest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo to date, and its attractive interiors are made from recycled denim, PET bottles, aluminium, PVC pipes etc. Incorporating Scandinavian design and cutting-edge technology, the EX30 has achieved five-star rating in the Euro NCAP safety test. The EX30 also features active safety tools like an intersection auto brake to lessen collisions, a door-opening alert to prevent "dooring" accidents, and the much-advanced Safe Space Technology that boasts of 5 cameras, 5 radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors.

The five ambient lighting themes and sounds, inspired by Scandinavian seasons and sights, give a full immersive experience. With the new Harman Kardon soundbar concept, a 1040W amplifier and nine high-performance speakers, this state-of-the-art system delivers immersive surround sound for everyone. The 12.3-inch high-res centre display is intuitive and adaptable, with Google built in, 5G connectivity, OTA updates and much more. This head-turner has a new sleek design as well and has won many international awards. These include the prestigious Red Dot award: Best of the Best Product Design 2024, and the World Urban Car of the Year 2024.

The EX30 comes with an 8-year battery warranty and includes a wall box charger as a standard fitment. The car also reimagines how one interacts with it. With the NFC (Near Frequency Card), one can just tap onto the sensor and unlock the car. Additionally, with Digital Key Plus in the Volvo Car App, the phone itself acts as a key. It’s not just convenient; it’s smarter, safer, and surprisingly seamless.

With its advanced electric drivetrain and innovative features, this model offers an unparalleled driving experience while contributing to a sustainable environment. 

About the EX30 Single Motor- Extended Range:

-         Power: 272 hp

-         Torque: 343Nm

-         Battery : 69 kWh single motor extended range

-         Battery Type: Li-Ion

-         Acceleration: 0-100 kms – 5.3 s

-         Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000 km

-         Top speed: 180 km/h

-         WLTP Range: 480 kms

-         Front storage (Frunk): 7 ltrs

-         Rear storage (boot space): 318 ltrs

-         Ground Clearance (kerb weight + 1 person): 171mm

-         One Pedal Drive option

-         5 Ambient lighting themes and sounds

-         Nordico Upholstery

-         Unique battery safety cage

-         Neatly packaged sensors for the Advanced Driver Assist Systems sensor platform

-         LED Headlight Mid

-         Safe Space Technology

-         Google Built-in (Google Assistant, Google Play, Google Maps)

-         Volvo Cars App (*To be ready by the time of customer deliveries)

-         High Performing Sound System (1040W, 9 speakers)

-         Reversing Camera

-         Blind Spot Information System with Cross traffic alert

-         Adaptive Cruise Control

-         Park Pilot Assist

-         Lane Keeping Aid

-         Collision Mitigation Support (front & rear)

-         Parking Assistance Sensors (front & rear)

-         Wireless Charging for smartphone

 

About Martial Volvo Cars Karnataka

Martial Volvo Cars Karnataka is known for its excellence in delivering luxury, innovation, and personalized service. Come, drive the all-new Volvo EX30 at @martialvolvocars Bangalore from 14th to 21st September 2025 and experience the perfect harmony of sustainability, style, and safety. Visit us at www.martialvolvocars.in and follow @martialvolvocars on Instagram for the latest updates. Discover for yourself why moving forward starts with the smallest SUV that delivers the biggest impression.

ISB Ranks #5 On LinkedIn’s 2025 Top MBA List, With IIM Calcutta (#16), IIM Ahmedabad (#17), And IIM Bangalore (#20)

To help professionals grow their networks and open doors to new opportunities, LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has launched its third annual list of Top MBA programs, ranking the top 100 global business schools that support long-term career growth. This list comes at a time when the share of senior leaders holding an MBA has gone up by 32%, and entrepreneurs holding the degree are up 87% since 2010 on LinkedIn.

The Indian School of Business rose to #5 from #6 last year, while Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad moved up to #17 from #19. New entrants, IIM-Calcutta and IIM-Bangalore ranked #16 and #20, respectively. Stanford University retained its top spot on the global list for another year, followed by Harvard University (#2), INSEAD (#3), and the University of Pennsylvania (#4). Each program on the list was evaluated based on five key pillars: hiring and demand, ability to advance, network strength, leadership potential, and diversity, to determine the ones that best set their alumni for career growth.

Nirajita Banerjee, Senior Managing Editor and Career Expert, LinkedIn News India said, “Choosing an MBA is one of the most important investments you’ll make in yourself. Curriculum is one part, but the networks, confidence, and sense of possibility that come with an MBA can shape your career for decades. Our data shows the right program can accelerate growth, open new doors, and build communities that support you long after graduation. With this list, we hope to give aspiring students and professionals a clearer view of where they can find that blend of skills and support, so they can make decisions that set them up to grow, lead, and thrive.”

Madan Pillutla, Dean and Professor, Indian School of Business said, “An MBA is the best degree for someone looking to accelerate their career, broaden their horizons, and unlock leadership opportunities across various sectors. At ISB, our one-year PGP not only imparts skills, but also fosters learnability which is needed to thrive in a changing world. We also aim to build the confidence of our students to lead with purpose. The growing community of over 20,000 ISB alumni worldwide is a testament to how the PGP programme continues to enrich their journeys well beyond the classroom.”

Here are the Top 20 institutions featured in the LinkedIn Top MBA global list for 2025: 

1	Stanford University
2	Harvard University
3	INSEAD
4	University of Pennsylvania
5	Indian School of Business
6	Northwestern University
7	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
8	Dartmouth College
9	Columbia University
10	University of London
11	University of Chicago
12	University of Oxford
13	Duke University
14	Yale University
15	University of California, Berkeley
16	Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta
17	Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad
18	University of Virginia
19	Cornell University
20	Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore

Here are tips from Nirajita on how professionals pursuing an MBA can boost their career prospects:

1. Collect connections, not just credits: Treat networking as a core part of your curriculum. Proactively build your community by attending events and strengthening your LinkedIn network by adding people as you meet them.

2. Master the art of collaboration: Embrace the team-based nature of your program. View every group project as a live workshop to refine essential soft skills like communication, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving.

3. Document your skill-building journey: Begin building your professional brand by posting on LinkedIn about the practical and transferable skills you pick up while studying. Sharing what you're passionate about demonstrates expertise and attracts a relevant network.

4. Look beyond classroom learning: Actively participate in competitions, cultural or sports activities and join student clubs. These aren't just extracurriculars, they are vital training grounds for honing your presentation skills and building a compelling track record of achievement.

5. Apply learning in real time: Seek internships, leadership roles, and part-time opportunities alongside your studies to gain practical edge. This applied experience will help you stand apart from the crown upon graduation.

Methodology: 

The Top MBA Programs methodology is based exclusively on LinkedIn data. There are five key pillars: 

• Hiring and demand tracks job placement rates and labor market demand, focusing on recent graduate cohorts from 2019-2024. This assessment is based on LinkedIn hiring data and recruiter InMail outreach data.

• Ability to advance measures promotion rates among recent graduate cohorts, in addition to how quickly alumni have reached director or VP-level leadership roles.  

• Network strength measures network depth, or how connected alumni of the same program are to each other; network quality of recent graduate cohorts, measured by connections to director-level professionals or higher; and the network growth rate of recent cohorts since starting the program.

• Leadership potential measures the percentage of alumni with post-MBA C-Suite or entrepreneurship experiences.

• Diversity measures gender parity within recent graduate cohorts.

About LinkedIn:
LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful and transforms the way companies hire, learn, market, and sell. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce through the ongoing development of the world’s first Economic Graph. LinkedIn has more than one billion members and has offices around the globe. www.linkedin.com / mobile.linkedin.com.

Union Bank of India Bags Kirti Puraskar For The Financial Year 2024-25

 

Union Bank of India received the Kirti Puraskar for the financial year 2024-25 conferred by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The bank bagged this prestigious award in two different categories - Excellent Implementation of Official Language & Best House Magazine - Union Srijan. 

Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Co-operation presented the Kirti Puraskar award to the Bank for first prize in House Magazine – Union Srijan. The Award was received by Shri Nitesh Ranjan, Executive Director of the Bank at the 5th All India Official Language Conference held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 14.09.2025.

Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Law & Justice and Shri Dinesh Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha presented the Kirti Puraskar Award to the Bank for Excellent Official Language Implementation during the year 2024-25. The Award was received by Shri Suresh Chandra Teli, Chief General Manager, Human Resources (HR) of the Bank.

Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar is the highest award given by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India to Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Banks, Corporations and Journals for effective implementation and promotion of Hindi language.

During the program, the book Union Bhasha Vaibhav published by the bank and the role of banks in the concept of @2047 developed India was released by the dignitaries present on the stage.

On the second day of the All India Official Language Conference, a prayer song prepared by Union Bank of India in collaboration with all 12 Public sector banks was presented. Also, 11 Town Official Language Implementation Committees (TOLICs) operating under the convenorship of Union Bank of India were honoured for excellent performance by the Department of Official Language.

Tata AIA Unveils Two New Funds Focused On India’s Sector Leaders, Combining Long-Term Wealth Creation With Life Insurance Protection

As India’s economy continues to expand, driven by rising consumption, increasing disposable incomes, and growing demand supported by lower interest rates, the country’s leading companies—sector leaders—are uniquely positioned to capitalise on these emerging opportunities and shape the future of the economy. With the possibility of increased affordability through expected reductions in GST rates across a range of product categories, these companies not only drive economic growth but also present investors with a significant opportunity to build long-term wealth.

In light of this promising opportunity, Tata AIA Life Insurance (Tata AIA), one of India’s most trusted life insurers, is launching two new funds that allow investors to back India’s sector leaders while ensuring their families’ financial security with life insurance protection.

·         Tata AIA Sector Leaders Index Fund – Invests in India’s top-performing companies that dominate their respective sectors, offering investors an opportunity to create long-term wealth.

·         Tata AIA Sector Leaders Index Pension Fund – Available through Tata AIA’s unit-linked pension solutions, this fund is designed to help customers build a robust retirement corpus through systematic investments in sector leaders.

Both funds will be available for subscription at an initial price of ₹10 per unit during the New Fund Offer (NFO) period, which ends on September 22nd, 2025. Moreover, with the new GST norm coming into effect on September 22nd, 2025, these fund charges will be exempted from GST.

Investors can participate through Tata AIA Life Insurance’s unit-linked solutions, providing the combined advantages of life insurance coverage and long-term wealth creation.

Harshad Patil, Chief Investment Officer, Tata AIA Life Insurance, explains, “India’s growth is being driven by sector leaders who are strategically positioned to capitalise on rising demand and favourable policies. Our newly launched Sector Leaders Index Funds benefit from investing in an index which uses a disciplined approach to identify these top-performing companies and employ a systematic investment strategy to benefit investors. These funds enable our policyholders to capitalise on the wealth creation potential of the equity markets, while also offering financial protection for their families through investment in our ULIP solutions, ensuring they remain ‘Har Waqt Ke Liye Taiyaar.’”

Why Invest in Tata AIA’s Sector Leader Funds?

• Tap into India’s Growth Story: India’s economy is expanding rapidly, driven by rising consumption, formalisation and manufacturing push. These funds provide timely exposure to this transformation.

• Invest in Market Leaders: The funds track the BSE India Sector Leaders Customised Index, comprising up to three of the largest companies from each sector in the top 500 list, with exposure to 61 companies across 21 industries.

• Diversification with Discipline: The index follows a systematic, rule-based methodology that limits sector concentration, ensuring broad-based exposure without over-dependence on a single sector.

• Long-Term Wealth Creation: Sector leaders are resilient, large-scale businesses well-positioned for compounding returns over the long term.

·         Retirement readiness: With the launch of the Sector Leaders Index Pension Fund, customers planning for retirement can build a robust, equity-led corpus, ensuring that their future lifestyle is backed by long-term market growth.

• Added Life Insurance Protection: Investors enjoy the additional benefit of life cover, providing financial security for their loved ones in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Key Details of the Funds

·         Investment Objective: Long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks aligned to the Sector Leaders Index

·         Benchmark: BSE India Sector Leaders Customised Index

·         Asset Allocation: 80%–100% equity & equity-related instruments; 0%–20% cash & money market instruments

Proven Performance of Tata AIA Funds

As Tata AIA’s Sector Leaders Index Funds open for subscription, investors can rely on Tata AIA’s proven track record of delivering strong, long-term returns. The company’s funds have consistently demonstrated resilience in navigating market fluctuations, offering stable, growth-oriented returns.

With over 96% of Tata AIA's rated AUM receiving 4 or 5-star ratings from Morningstar, Inc. as of July 2025, the globally recognized fund rating agency, Tata AIA’s performance stands as a testament to its ability to deliver value.

Tata AIA’s disciplined fund management and strategic investment methodology have enabled investors to optimise their wealth creation. This consistent performance positions Tata AIA as the preferred choice for those seeking growth, stability, and protection. It underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to providing innovative investment solutions that align with India’s evolving economic landscape, empowering investors to confidently capitalise on emerging opportunities.

Fund Benchmark: Multi Cap Fund – S&P BSE 200; India Consumption Fund- S&P BSE 200; Top 200 Fund- S&P BSE 200. SFINN: Multi Cap Fund - ULIF 060 15/07/14 MCF 110; Top 200 Fund- ULIF 027 12/01/09 ITT 110; India Consumption Fund - ULIF 061 15/07/114 ICF 110.               

Inception Dates: Top 200 Fund: 12 Jan 2009, Multi Cap Fund: 05 Oct 2015, India Consumption Fund: 05 Oct 2015. Other fund are fund are also available this this solution

The funds will be available with Tata AIA ULIP solutions such as Tata AIA Smart Fortune Plus, Tata AIA Smart Sampoorna Raksha Pro, Tata AIA iSIP, Tata AIA Smart SIP, Tata AIA Capital Guarantee Solution, Tata AIA Smart Sampoorna Raksha Flexi and Tata AIA Smart Pension Secure.

 

 

About Tata AIA Life

 

Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (Tata AIA) is a joint venture Company formed by Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and AIA Group Ltd. (AIA). Tata AIA Life combines Tata’s pre-eminent leadership position in India and AIA’s presence as the largest, independent listed pan-Asian life insurance group in the world, spanning 18 markets in the Asia Pacific region.

 

Tata AIA reported a total Premium Income of INR 31,484 crore for FY25, up 23% from FY24. The Company continues to rank among the Top 3 Private Insurers in Individual Weighted New Business Premium (IWNBP) with an IWNBP income of INR 8,511 crore. The Company also achieved industry-leading Persistency performance (based on premiums), ranking #1 in four out of five cohorts.

 

About the Tata Group 

 

Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868, the Tata group is a global enterprise, headquartered in India, comprising 30 companies across ten verticals.

 

The group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with a mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust’.

 

In 2023-24, the revenue of Tata companies, taken together, was more than $165 billion. These companies collectively employ over 1 million people.

 

Each Tata company or enterprise operates independently under the guidance and supervision of its own board of directors. There are 26 publicly listed Tata enterprises with a combined market capitalisation of more than $365 billion as on March 31, 2024.

  

About AIA

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets –wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR(3), Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR(4), and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$305 billion as of 31 December 2024.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 43 million individual policies and 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”