Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia, renowned British businessman and Executive Chairman of GSF Car Parts, is now preparing to return to his homeland, India. The man who built companies worth £6 million is taking this step not for business gains, but driven by his deep desire to do something meaningful for his country. In his successful business […]
Month: August 2025
NABARD Celebrates National Handloom Day
“Handloom is a living heritage”- DC Handloom The National Handloom Day celebration is being organised by NABARD New Delhi Regional Office on 12-13 August 2025 highlighted the enduring legacy and cultural significance of India’s handloom sector. The inaugural function of the two-day event gathered key stakeholders from various sectors—government, financial institutions, academia, and the handloom […]
No Brother? No Problem: This Raksha Bandhan do it the Godrej Way with #WorkSiblings
Raksha Bandhan has always celebrated the sacred chaos of siblinghood, the fights, the food thefts, the unspoken loyalty. But in today's world, that bond is becoming rarer. Many of us don't live in the same city, or even the same country, as our siblings anymore. With changing family dynamics or preferences leaning towards single child, […]
upGrad’s ‘CodeEd’ Hackathon Set to Fuel India’s Next Generation of EduTech Innovation
upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated skilling and lifelong learning majors today announced the launch of ‘CodeEd’ – a national AI-in-Education Hackathon, inviting coders, technologists, and pre-seed micropreneurs to build AI-powered ideas that can solve real challenges in India’s education system – and help make quality education a true ‘har-ghar’ (every household) reality. CodeEd will […]
AIR INDIA EXPRESS ANNOUNCES ‘FREEDOM SALE’ WITH 5 MILLION SEATS ON OFFER
Bookings open until 15th August 2025 for travel from 19th August 2025 to 31st March 2026 As India celebrates 79 years of independence, Air India Express, the country's fastest-growing airline, unveils its grand Freedom Sale, offering 5 million seats across its expansive domestic and international network. With fares starting at just ₹1279 for […]
PG Electroplast Reports Q1FY26 Results: Maintains Long-Term Confidence Amid Challenging Start
PG Electroplast Ltd. (PGEL), one of India’s pioneers and leading players in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Plastic Molding, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as approved by its Board of Directors. “The early arrival of the monsoon impacted seasonal sales for Room ACs, making Q1 a more […]
YES SECURITIES Launches Its First-Ever Cyclothon in Mumbai
With a call to ‘Pedal KaroApne Style Se,’ the event promotes strength, self-expression, and long-term well-being YES SECURITIES proudly announces the launch of YES SECURITIES Cyclothon ’25 – Pedal KaroApne Style Se, scheduled for 9th November 2025 in Mumbai. The event is themed “Stronger Legs, Longer Life”, highlighting the importance of physical strength and an […]
Coromandel International Completes Acquisition of 53 % Controlling Stake in NACL Industries Ltd.
Coromandel International Limited (BSE: 506395, NSE: COROMANDEL) India’s leading agri solutions provider and part of the Murugappa Group, today announced the successful closure of the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the acquisition of promoter shareholding in NACL Industries Ltd. (NACLIND). With this transaction, Coromandel has formally acquired a controlling stake of 53% in NACL. The […]
East Delhi Real Estate Set to Surge as Noida Slows Down
SAURAV GUPTA – Real Estate advisor Working in Real Estate industry for past 20 years MD at BFA Realty While Noida’s property market shows signs of stagnation—and in some areas, even declining prices—East Delhi is entering a strong growth cycle. For nearly a decade, prices here were stuck, but now they’re on track to […]
President Marcos Jr of the Philippines meets the Hinduja Group delegation to deepen strategic collaboration
Hinduja Group, a long-time investor in the Philippines, signs up LOI committing more investments Group to explore new opportunities in Defence, Energy, Automotive, and Digital Technology First batch of 50 Ashok Leyland LCVs to be locally assembled and delivered in the Philippines In a significant development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the […]
Dr. Bhargav Mallappa Meets Union Minister B.L. Verma on His Birthday, Discusses Shared Vision for Viksit Bharat
On the occasion of the birthday of Shri B.L. Verma, Minister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National Deputy Chairman of the People Forum of India (NBSS), visited the Minister at his residence to extend warm wishes and […]
WOW Skin Science Partners with MMTC-PAMP, IS.U & Pouls of Art for Exclusive Raksha Bandhan Celebration
WOW Skin Science has announced a strategic multi-brand collaboration with MMTC-PAMP, IS.U, and Pouls of Art to create an exclusive Raksha Bandhan gift hamper, elevating the traditional festival celebration through a curated cross-industry partnership. This innovative collaboration brings together beauty, precious metals, fashion, and lifestyle brands to offer consumers a comprehensive gifting solution that transcends […]
OnePlus’ Independence Day Sale with incredible offers across the Products
Exciting Offers on OnePlus Nord CE5, Nord 5, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Pad Go, OnePlus Buds 4, and many more till 17th August Grab the latest OnePlus Pad Lite at just Rs.12,999/- OnePlus recently announced the OnePlus Independence Day Sale, introducing a series of incredible offers across its product ecosystem. Customers can now […]
Vietjet Flies High in 2Q2025: Profit Soars, Fleet Expands with Record Aircraft Orders
Vietjet has reported robust business results for 2Q2025, exceeding expectations and marking significant milestones. Highlights of the quarter include major aircraft orders, expansion of ground self-service operations, and a successful bid for a key development project at Long Thanh International Airport, which is poised to be Vietnam’s new major aviation hub. For Indian travellers and […]
Mega Tree Plantation Drive Held at Hulibele Village: 1000 Saplingsplanted at KanakapuraTaluk by Aster RV Hospital
In a significant step toward environmental conservation and community engagement, Aster RV hospital and Aster Volunteers successfully organized a Mega Tree Plantation Program recently at Hulibele Village, Kanakapura Taluk. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from volunteers across departments, including Marketing, Finance, and students from the Nursing College, led by Professor Mr. Chetan. The collective […]
Aster Prime Hospital launches dedicated “Fever Clinic
Monsoon Alert: Fever Season Strikes Again * Avoid self-medication* Day-care services now accessible for patients Continuous heavy rains over the past few days/weeks have led to a sharp rise in fever cases across the twin cities. Along with common viral fevers, cases of malaria, dengue, typhoid, and chikungunya are also being reported. Experts warn that […]
IIM Calcutta and Emeritus Launch “Executive Programme in FinTech and AI” to Build Future-Ready FinTech Leaders
India’s FinTech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with the sector projected to reach $421 billion, driven by increased adoption of digital payments, embedded finance, and AI-led innovation. According to PwC’s 2024 survey titled ‘Mapping the FinTech Innovation Landscape in India’, 90% of financial institutions identify AI and Generative AI as the primary drivers of innovation, highlighting […]
OPPO Service Day’ – Enjoy Exclusive Offers on 11th August across OPPO Service Centres
OPPO Service Day returns on 11th August with a range of exclusive walk-in benefits at all authorised OPPO Service Centres across India. As part of OPPO India’s ongoing commitment to after-sales excellence, users can take advantage of the following offers: 30% off on mainboard and camera repairs Up to 20% off on display replacements Up to 30% […]
SMFG India Credit Assigned International Rating of A/Stable by CareEdge Global; Rating Stands Two Notches Above India’s Sovereign Rating
SMFG India Credit (SMICC), a leading non-banking financial company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), has been assigned a Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating of ‘CareEdge A/Stable’ by CareEdge Global. This rating stands two notches above India’s sovereign rating, underscoring SMICC’s strong creditworthiness and the high level of confidence reposed in […]
Hinduja Group appoints Mr. Anand Agarwal as Group President – Finance
Mumbai: Hinduja Group has appointed Mr. Anand Agarwal as Group President – Finance. With nearly three decades of experience, Mr. Agarwal has worked across multiple sectors, including Agri Inputs, Infrastructure (Power), FMCG, Financial Services, Cement, Metals, and Banking Payment Services. He brings significant expertise in Corporate Finance, Treasury, M&A, Capital Strategy, and Investor Relations. […]
IDFC FIRST Bank Launches RemitFIRST2India – A New-Age Digital Platform for Seamless and Secure Money Transfers to India
IDFC FIRST Bank announces the launch of RemitFIRST2India, a next-generation digital remittance platform that allows Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to send money to their families in India quickly, securely, and with zero transfer fees.NRI customers of IDFC FIRST Bank can simply log-in to the MobileBanking App and make the transaction. For non-IDFC FIRST Bank NRI users, […]
Force Motors Launches Force iPulse- its Intelligent Platform for AI-Driven Fleet Intelligence and Predictive Diagnostics
Factory-fitted, intelligent vehicle platform iPulse will be available across Force Motors’ commercial range of vehicles Designed to transform fleet operations through real-time insights, predictive diagnostics and enhanced driver comfort and safety Accessible via both desktop and mobile applications, allowing for seamless, on-the-go visibility and control Force Motors Limited, a key automotive player and India’s largest van manufacturer has […]
Fraganote Raises $1M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Rukam Capital
The investment will fuel product innovation, retail expansion, and brand-building as Fraganote aims to redefine fragrance culture in India. Fraganote Fragrances Private Limited, a modern Indian fragrance/perfumery brand, closes $1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Rukam Capital. The investment marks a significant milestone in Fraganote’s journey to build India’s first globally […]
Culture meets commerce: RuPay backs India’s booming live entertainment market with strategic year-long partnership with BookMyShow
~ Through the partnership, RuPay cardholders get privileged access to the biggest festivals and a line-up of top live concerts from the house of BookMyShow ~ BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination and its parent company Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. have entered into a strategic, year-long partnership with RuPay, a global card payment network from National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The collaboration spans both digital and on-ground channels, bringing a unified entertainment and payment experience […]
Uniqus Consultech launches AI UniVerse
Aims to empower the AI journey for organizations globally Uniqus Consultech, a tech-enabled global platform that offers consulting solutions in the accounting & reporting, finance operations, governance, risk, ESG, and technology domains, announces the launch of its AI consulting practice – AI UniVerse. AI UniVerse is a purpose-built, holistic ecosystem that combines Uniqus’ deep functional […]
Tally Solutions Unveils ‘Tally Startup Challenge’ to Drive Innovation in Manufacturing Tech for Startups
Part of the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge with DPIIT, the initiative invites startups to build smart, scalable solutions for machine-level capacity planning Tally Solutions, India’s leading technology company providing business automation software,has announced the launch of ‘Tally Startup Challenge’ under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and […]
KONAMI eFootball™ Announces Star-Studded India Campaign Featuring KL Rahul, Sunil Chhetri, and Ahan Shetty
Major tournaments during Independence Day and Diwali, with digital activations and a grand Meet & Greet in Mumbai Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V (KONAMI) today announced an electrifying new eFootball™ campaign for its Indian audience, running from August to October 2025 and culminating in a special Meet & Greet event in Mumbai this December. The […]
India office market days away from becoming world’s fourth largest office market; Set to cross 1 bn sq ft of office stock: Knight Frank India
· Bengaluru, NCR, and Mumbai collectively make up for nearly 60% of this stock · Grade A office accounts for 53% of overall office stock · Office Stock valued at INR 16 Tn (USD 187 Bn) Knight Frank’s exclusive report-A Billion sqft and Counting– India Office Supply Growth Story, states that the country’s total […]
Airtel’s digital arm — Xtelify — launches pioneering digital capabilities to accelerate digital transformations for businesses
Launches an all-new, ‘built-in India’, sovereign cloud with telco-grade reliability. Assures up to 40% optimisation in cloud spends for Indian businesses Launches an AI-powered software platform with cutting-edge capabilities for telcos globally Signs strategic partnerships for software platform with Singtel, Globe Telecom and Airtel Africa Xtelify, a fully-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel (‘Airtel’) housing all […]
Hinduja Foundation and NGO CHIRAG restore Himalayan ecosystem, benefiting over 52,000 lives
● 265 Himalayan springs revived and 96 lakh litres of rainwater harvested annually ● Greened over 300 hectares of degraded land, equivalent to 700+ football fields of Olympic size ● Employment increased between FY19 and FY25 through springs, rainwater harvesting tanks, and afforestation activities generated 59,942 person-days, benefiting 6,830 local community members Keeping in line with […]
HOUSE OF MCDOWELL’S SODA YAARI JAM, INDIA’S BIGGEST BRANDED LIVE IP, TOUCHES DOWN IN KOLKATA
From jamming in the skies to gearing up for a Yaari-filled night in Kolkata with King, Sanam, Fossils, and Bharg Kale. This Friendship Day, House of McDowell’s Soda is taking Yaari to new heights—both in the sky and on stage. As India’s biggest branded live IP, Yaari Jam, produced and promoted by TribeVibe […]
APM Terminals Pipavav Inaugurates Advanced CNC Workshop to Boost Skill Development
APM Terminals Pipavav inaugurated a state-of-the-art Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Workshop at its Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Rajula, as a part of its ongoing commitment to skill and entrepreneurship development among rural youth. The facility is equipped with a high-precision Vertical Machining Centre (VMC), a computer-operated system widely used across the manufacturing sector for […]
Jindal (India) Limited Strengthens Customer Service with First Warehousing Facility in Hosur
Jindal (India) Limited, part of the prestigious BC Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in India, announced the inauguration of its first Company-Owned, Company-Operated (COCO) warehouse in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The state-of-the-art facility will act as a hub for stocking and distributing the company's premium sheet offerings in the region. […]
Sara Tendulkar Helps Champion Decade-Long Dream, Unveils New Outlets for Together Foundation
Andheri, one of Mumbai’s hotspots, came alive with cheers as sports and wellness advocate and entrepreneur Ms. Sara Tendulkar inaugurated two new vocational shops for the Together Foundation, here, on Wednesday. The event marked a significant milestone for the Mumbai-based not-for-profit organization, fulfilling a ten-year dream of creating a real-world retail environment for the adults […]
Uniqus Consultech and Portal26 form Strategic Alliance to Drive Responsible AI Adoption by Enterprises
Partnership seeks to enable enterprises with visibility, governance, and control over their AI initiatives Uniqus Consultech, a tech-enabled global platform that offers consulting solutions in the accounting & reporting, finance operations, governance, risk, ESG, and technology domains, today announced a strategic alliance with Portal26, a leading GenAI Adoption Management Platform. This collaboration combines Uniqus' deep consulting […]
DBS Foundation commits SGD 9.98 million to The/Nudge Institute to uplift low income households
· The DBS Foundation x The/Nudge Institute Economic Inclusion Programme seeks to empower 85,000 low-income households · It focuses on those with annual incomes below SGD 400, no assets or savings, and limited access to loans. DBS Foundation has partnered with The/Nudge Institute and committed SGD 9.98 million (₹65.56 crore) over four years. Through the DBS […]
