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French car company Renault has started delivering its new Renault Duster in India. People had been waiting for this vehicle for a long time, and now the wait is finally over. To make the first delivery special, the company organized a grand event in Chennai, where senior officials of the Renault Group were present. The first Duster was handed over to a renowned doctor from Chennai, Arthanari Manickavasagam. The keys were personally presented by Renault Group CEO François Provost and India CEO Stephane Deblaise. Along with the delivery of the new Duster, Renault has also opened its new R Store on Mount Road in Chennai. This showroom is large and modern, covering a total area of about 4,500 square feet, with 3,000 square feet dedicated to vehicle display. Up to five cars can be showcased at a time. A special delivery area has also been created to enhance customer experience. The company says the store will offer improved facilities to visitors. This is the second R Store in Chennai, taking the total number of such stores in India to 11. The company plans to open 70 such outlets by the end of this year, making access easier for customers. Renault already has more than 350 sales centers across the country. The new Duster is gaining strong popularity in the mid-size SUV segment. Under the “Renault Forever” program, the company is offering benefits of up to 7 years or 150,000 kilometers. Due to the new Duster, along with models like Renault Kiger and Renault Triber, Renault’s sales saw a 77% increase in March 2026. The new Renault Duster comes with a refreshed design and advanced features, priced between ₹10.49 lakh and ₹18.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available with turbo petrol engines ranging from 999cc to 1333cc, delivering power between 99 bhp and 161 bhp. The mileage ranges from 17.75 to 18.45 kmpl, with both manual and automatic transmission options. In terms of features, it offers a sporty look, LED lights, 212mm ground clearance, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital cluster, wireless connectivity, 6 airbags, a 360° camera, Level-2 ADAS, and 518 litres of boot space.

India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services, has announced that its phase of layoffs has come to an end and the company is returning to its standard increment cycle. This means employees will no longer face uncertainty or long delays regarding salary hikes, as the company resumes its normal appraisal process. Typically, TCS begins its annual increment cycle on April 1, although it was delayed last year. According to CEO K. Krithivasan, the decision comes on the back of strong financial performance, improving demand, and growing confidence in the business environment. In the fourth quarter (Q4), TCS reported a profit of ₹13,718 crore, marking a 12.2% increase compared to the same period last year. The company’s revenue also rose by 9.6% to ₹70,698 crore. Additionally, TCS secured new contracts worth $12 billion, including several mega deals. These positive developments have helped the company return to its normal growth trajectory and reinforce stability for its workforce.