MUMBAI: Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, announced that it will start vehicle assembly operations in India  in 2017. This positions the company for further growth in the fast-expanding premium car segment in India. The assembly operations will be located near Bengaluru in southern India and focus on models based on Volvo's SPA modular vehicle architecture. The first Volvo model to be assembled there is the XC90 premium SUV. Additional models slated for local assembly will be announced at a later stage. In establishing its assembly operations, Volvo Cars is working together with Volvo Group India - the truck, bus, construction equipment and Penta engines manufacturer, and will make use of Volvo Group India's existing infrastructure and production licenses near Bengaluru. NT

PANAJI: The International Day for Biodiversity 2017 was celebrated all over the country by different states and various organisations on 22 May 2017. The national level celebrations of the day were held at Dinanath Mangeshkar Auditorium, Kala Academy in Goa, with enthusiastic participation from all stakeholders. Goa Tourism actively participated at the event showcasing Goa Tourism's products and services. Staff of Goa Tourism interacted with several stakeholders promoting Goa's unique facets and adventure activities. At the exhibition, Goa Tourism aims at showcasing how its initiatives and activities have been introduced with the purpose of exploring and enhancing Goa's natural beauty, providing employment opportunities, thereby working towards sustainable development and protection of the environment and the states biodiversity. NT

PANAJI: TVS Motor Company, a leading two-wheeler manufacturer in India, has launched TVS Scooty Zest 110 Matte Series. The new and powerful Matte series which redefines elegance, will now be available with the new BSIV Ecothurst Engine, a 110 cc displacement, striking LED DRL (Day Light Running Lamp) cluster. New features include all-new 3D logo, under seat storage light, silver oak interior panels and dual tone seat colours in addition to four new premium colour options - Matte Blue, Matte Red, Matte Yellow and Matte Black. NT

PANAJI: The World Trade Centre (WTC), Goa, in association with WTC, Mumbai, Director General of Foreign Trade and Rosary College Navelim, is organising an export orientation programme. The seminar 'Beyond Borders' will be held at Rosary College, Navelim, Goa on Thursday, May 25 from 2:30 p.m. onwards to mark the World Trade Day. NT

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