Current Affairs - Business

DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) has partnered with Mercedes-Benz India to enhance manufacturing, road safety, and environmental sustainability through startup programs. This collaboration focuses on infrastructure, mentorship, funding, and global collaborations to drive technological advancements. Mercedes-Benz India is also providing CSR funding to support incubators, thereby fostering industry-academia linkages and societal impact.

Tata Power has collaborated with Schneider Electric to introduce SF6-Free Ring Main Units in Mumbai and Delhi, utilizing Schneider's AirSeT technology. This initiative aims to minimize carbon footprint by 75% and provide 50% cost savings throughout the units' lifespan. The partnership supports India's goals for sustainable and efficient power distribution, reducing the environmental impact of SF6 gas.

Flipkart-backed UPI platform super.money has acquired BharatX, a checkout financing platform, in an all-cash transaction. This move aims to bolster super.money's foothold in India's expanding digital credit market, particularly within the checkout financing sector. The acquisition will enable super.money to leverage BharatX's technology stack to enhance credit-on-UPI solutions.

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance became the first insurer in India to introduce the Bima-ASBA facility on February 22, 2025. This new payment method allows policyholders to block up to ₹2 lakh in their bank accounts using UPI's One-Time Mandate (OTM), offering more control and transparency in premium payments. The initiative was supported by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and aims to simplify the premium payment process, ensure financial security, prevent refund delays, and allow policyholders to earn interest on blocked amounts.

Tata Power has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernize its digital infrastructure and help accelerate India’s transition to a smarter and more sustainable energy ecosystem. This collaboration focuses on using cloud technology to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen grid resilience, and improve consumer energy management. The integration of cloud computing, AI, and IoT into Tata Power’s operations will enable smarter energy distribution and promote sustainability by encouraging energy conservation and more efficient consumption.