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6. The gradual repayment of a loan over time through regular payments that cover both principal and interest. This process reduces the outstanding balance and spreads the repayment over the loan’s term.
7. Which Pharma company is a major player in the Indian pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare sectors, has acquired Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV) from Advent International for Rs 13,600 Crore.
9. The act of a brand using a well-known person or celebrity to promote its products or services
11. Which company secured a Rs 10,000 crore contract from Damodar Valley Corporation for the Koderma Thermal Power Station Phase II?
12. A Japanese term meaning "continuous improvement," focusing on incremental, ongoing improvements in processes.
13. Which insurance company was fined Rs 2 crore by IRDAI for regulatory breaches related to policyholders' interests and outsourcing irregularities?
15. Which is a type of market structure characterized by a small number of firms that dominate the industry. This exists when a few companies hold the majority of the market share.

1. A strategy that seeks to create new, uncontested market spaces, making the competition irrelevant by innovating in ways that capture new demand.
2. The process of dividing a market into distinct groups of consumers with similar needs or characteristics to tailor marketing efforts.
3. A management philosophy focused on minimizing waste and maximizing value by streamlining processes. It aim to improve efficiency and productivity by eliminating non-value-added activities.
4. An acronym for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization; a measure of a company's operating performance.
5. Which ride-hailing startup became a unicorn with a fresh $120 million funding in 2023?
8. This process involves comparing a company's performance and practices to industry standards or best practices to identify areas for improvement.
10. This term refers to employees who work outside their home country, typically for a limited period, often to manage or support international operations.
14. Which is an independent cybersecurity company, released a software update that began impacting IT systems globally on July 18, 2024.