Hero Honda launched the new model of 125cc Super Splendor bike, priced at Rs 45,950/- (ex-showroom Delhi) with new value-added features. The new Super Splendor comes with ‘Honda Intelligent Ignition System’ (HIIS). The new Super Splendor bike features a newly designed Carburetor and ACG for improved engine performance. The 5-step adjustable rear shock-absorber provides a smoother drive and comfort.

National Geographic Channel, in association with Bharti Airtel, has begun the quest for India’s bright young talents with, ‘Airtel Nat Geo Young Explorer’. This is an initiative to identify India’s bright young talents, who have the curiosity and aptitude to explore the world around.

Maruti Suzuki announced the launch of a limited edition ‘Swift’, the iconic premium small car brand. The limited edition ‘Swift’ celebrates Maruti Suzuki’s landmark of selling one million cars in a year. The Swift ‘One Million Edition’ is available in the Vxi version (Petrol engine) and only 1,000 units of the limited edition Swift will be sold at a price of Rs. 4.83 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced that it had acquired, through its wholly owned subsidiary Reliance Industries Investment and Holding Private Limited, from Oberoi Hotels Private Limited and certain other promoters of EIH Limited shares in EIH Limited representing 14.12% of EIH Limited at a total cost of Rs 1,021 crores approximately.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), one of India’s leading automobile manufacturers, has become the first Indian automobile manufacturer to receive the Light Duty Diesel Federal Tier-2 BIN-5 & OBD II Compliance Certificate from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA, on August 17, 2010.