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ITC Aashirvaad gets fibre in the spotlight
MUMBAI: Looks like India’s finally talking roughage without getting rough around the edges. As part of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2025, ITC Aashirvaad teamed up with the Institute of Home Economics (Delhi University) to host an engaging seminar on the role of dietary fibre in health.
With digestive health concerns on the rise, recent surveys reveal that over 70 per cent of Indians fall short of daily fibre needs, women more than men. The findings, from Aashirvaad’s multigrain happy tummy survey covering eight lakh respondents, point to an urgent need for dietary awareness as low fibre intake is increasingly linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
AIIMS dietitian Richa Jaiswal led the expert session, stressing how fibre-rich foods are vital for both prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. “There’s an urgent need to re-emphasise fibre’s role in maintaining gut health,” she said, urging future nutritionists to be champions of awareness.
Reinforcing the brand’s commitment, Aashirvaad Staples and Meals, ITC Ltd. vice president & head of marketing Abhishek Mehrotra, said the initiative aligns with ITC’s ‘Help India eat better’ mission to empower consumers through nutrition education.
Echoing this, ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences Shantanu Das, added that the company continues to focus on science-backed dietary solutions to improve community well-being.
The session wrapped up with a spirited Q&A and a creative inter-college recipe contest, where students reinvented traditional dishes with a nutritious twist, proving that when it comes to better health, the secret really is in the fibre.
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Hyundai India posts record April sales with 17-per cent growth
Domestic sales hit 51,902 units, exports stand at 13,708 units
MUMBAI: Hyundai is clearly shifting gears and April has put the pedal firmly to the metal. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has reported its highest-ever domestic sales for the month of April, clocking 51,902 units in April 2026, marking a 17 per cent year-on-year growth. The milestone sets a strong tone for the new financial year, signalling sustained demand momentum across its portfolio. Alongside domestic performance, the company recorded export volumes of 13,708 units for the month, underlining its continued strength in overseas markets.
The growth has been driven by a mix of refreshed models and special editions across segments. Recent launches and updates including the Exter, Verna, Ioniq 5, Creta Summer Edition, Grand i10 NIOS Vibe Edition and Venue Knight Edition have helped keep the line-up competitive in an increasingly crowded market.
A standout performer was the Venue, which recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 12,420 units. The model’s 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating, including for the VENUE N Line, appears to have bolstered consumer confidence, reflecting a broader industry shift where safety credentials are becoming a key purchase driver.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO, HMIL, said the company has carried forward recent momentum into the new financial year, with product interventions and safety-focused positioning playing a central role in driving growth.
The numbers suggest Hyundai’s strategy is ticking multiple boxes fresh product cycles, safety-led messaging and steady export performance. If April is any indication, the company isn’t just starting the year strong, it’s aiming to keep the engine running at full throttle.
