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Collinson Groups Priority PassTM Access India has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India NPCI to provide airport lounge facilities, among others, to the latters customers.The partnership will enable eligible RuPay a product of NPCI cardholders in India to enjoy access to over 50 premium lounges and airport experiences across all major cities in India simply by tapping or swiping their RuPay card on entry, Priority PassTM Access India said.

Collinson Groups' Priority PassTM Access India has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to provide airport lounge facilities, among others, to the latter's customers.

The partnership will enable eligible RuPay (a product of NPCI) cardholders in India to enjoy access to over 50 premium lounges and airport experiences across all major cities in India simply by tapping or swiping their RuPay card on entry, Priority PassTM Access India said. In addition, eligible cardholders of RuPay will also enjoy access to a network of railway lounges in India, it said.

"Eligible RuPay cardholders can now enhance their travel experience through Priority PassTM Access India where they can enjoy a wide network of premium airport lounges and travel experiences. We look forward to welcoming them," said Sumit Prakash, Country Director, India and South Asia, Collinson. * * * * * e-Sprinto to set up 10 showrooms in Assam * Electric two-wheeler brand e-Sprinto said on Tuesday it plans to set up 10 showrooms in various cities of Assam by August.

These new showrooms are part of the company's strategic growth plan to establish a strong presence in key North-East markets, it said.

The company's decision to establish a significant presence in Assam comes among the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and its potential as a thriving market, e-Sprinto said.

The outlets will showcase the latest models, such as the e-Sprinto and e-Sprinto BB low-speed EVs, along with the high-speed Sprinto HS and Amery models, the company said.

* * * * EV financing firm Mufin Green has joined hands with SIDBI EV financing firm Mufin Green has joined hands with SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) for extending loans for electric vehicle purchases, the company said.

SIDBI has already sanctioned financial assistance for the NBFC in the form of a term loan, with a maximum limit of Rs. 10 crores, it said. "This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the EV financing space. With this accreditation, Mufin is well-positioned to offer competitive financing options to individuals and businesses venturing into the electric vehicle sector," said Kapil Garg, the Founder of Mufin Green Finance.