Aviva Life launches new unit-linked insurance plan

Aviva Life Insurance today announced the launch an insurance plan that allows customers long-term premium options.
Aviva Affluence is aimed at high net-worth individuals, the company said in a release, adding it offers option to choose from different premium payment terms, starting from 5 years going up to 30 years.
Trevor Bull, MD & CEO, Aviva India, said: "Our focus is on segments and geographies where we know we can make a difference, to the lives of our customers. Aviva Affluence is based on that thought, it's a total customer proposition meant for a select audience that desires to multiply their wealth."

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CreditMantri launches credit profiler to evaluate borrowers
Digital credit marketplace CreditMantri today said it has launched a credit profiler to evaluate the credit health of borrowers.

Over 40 per cent of the first-time borrowers are willing to share their social media data to help unlock their credit potential, the company said in a release.
"The need to have credit decisions instantly on a real time basis is vital to facilitate credit for individuals who have been historically denied the same for lack of sufficient credit history," said Ranjit Punja, CEO of www.CreditMantri.Com.
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Trinity Pictures to roll out its first feature film soon

Eros International's franchise feature studio Trinity Pictures is ready with its first slate of films across genres.
The first-feature to roll out under Trinity Pictures will be director Amole Gupte's kids action film that will go on floor in the summer vacation, a company statement said today.
Panasonic launches its first 'solo microwave range'
* Panasonic India today announced its foray into the solo microwave range by launching two new models in 20 litres capacity.
These models are designed to offer everyday convenience with features like auto menu for cooking quick meals, vapor clean for easy cleaning and are super easy to operate.

Commenting on the development, Panasonic India Head - Home Appliances - Gaurav Minocha said: "The solo microwave range is especially designed for the working class and targets the youth in India. It is also targeted towards the consumer who wants cooking to be hassle-free, quick and cannot use gas stoves."
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Agri-logistics firm NCML sets up cold storage unit in Guntur * National Collateral Management Services (NCML) today said it has set up a cold storage facility in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, at a cost of Rs 9.45 crore primarily for the benefit of chilli farmers of the state.

The unit has a storage capacity to 4,000 tonne (one lakh bags, weighing about 40 kg each), said the warehousing and collateral management firm.
"This warehouse facility has been constructed for the benefit of large chilli farmers in Andhra Pradesh. We want to provide them a platform for scientific storage practices which will preserve their produce at the best possible quality.
"Additionally, by entering Guntur, we are helping create a healthy market environment for chilli farmers to realise liquidity and better prices of their produce in and around Guntur," NCML Managing Director and CEO Sanjay Kaul said in a release here.

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Tinder adds group formation feature
* Social media application Tinder today announced the availability of group chat feature, Tinder Social, in the US, India, UK and other select markets.
"Tinder Social enables users to create groups, meet new people and plan activities together," Tinder said in a statement.
Byke Hospitality acquires two properties on lease
* Byke Hospitality today said it has acquired two new properties on long-term lease in Jaipur and Mumbai.
The company has acquired an 80 room property "The Byke Grassfield Riveria" in Jaipur.
In Mumbai, it has acquired 40 room Hotel Delotel in Borivali on long-term lease.