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FICCI Nominates Priyanka Mittal of KRBL Ltd. as Co-Chair of Saudi-India Business Council (SIBC)
Priyanka Mittal, Director, KRBL Limited, a global leader in the food industry and the parent company of the World’s No.1 basmati rice brand, has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Indian side of the Saudi-India Business Council by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Ms. Priyanka Mittal, Whole Time Director, KRBL Ltd. In this role, Ms. Mittal will work alongside Dr. Siddeek Ahmed, Chairman, Eram Holdings, who has been nominated as Chair of the Indian side of the Council. The SIBC is a premier bilateral platform jointly established by FICCI and the Federation of…
All India Russian Education Fair 2026 Opens in Chennai; 10,000 MBBS Seats are on Offer for Indian Students
Russia is the only foreign country in the world that fully complies with the National Medical Commission – India’s latest norms set for medical education overseas. The All-India Russian Education Fair for the academic year 2026-2027 will take place on 9th and 10th May at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai, 10 am to 5 pm. Featuring the direct participation of as many as seven leading higher educational institutions, all belonging to the Russian government, the fair offers as many as 10,000 MBBS seats for the Indian students. The rise in the number of seats reflects the growing…
Global Energy Alliance Appoints Renewable Energy Entrepreneur Tanya Singhal to Lead India Operations
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) has appointed Tanya Singhal as Vice President, India. A renewable energy entrepreneur and climate tech leader, Singhal joins at a pivotal moment as the Global Energy Alliance scales its work to strengthen India’s energy systems and expand reliable, affordable clean power. Her appointment comes as the Global Energy Alliance marks three years of work in India, advancing efforts to build more modern, resilient power systems through battery storage, grid digitalization, and distributed energy, while expanding jobs and economic opportunity. Tanya Singhal, VP – India, Global Energy Alliance for…
Dot & Key Upgrades Its Sunscreen Portfolio with New-Age Photostable UV Filters for Superior, Long-Lasting Protection
Dot & Key, India’s science-backed skincare brand known for its effective yet enjoyable formulations, announces a significant upgrade to its sunscreen portfolio with a next-generation, photostable UV filter system. This innovation powers its best-selling sunscreens, Vitamin C + E Super Bright Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++, Strawberry Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++, and Dragon Fruit Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++, delivering enhanced broad-spectrum protection that stays stable even under prolonged sun exposure. Dot & Key Upgrades Its Sunscreen Portfolio with New-Age Photostable UV Filters for Superior, Long-Lasting Protection At the heart of this upgrade is a carefully selected blend of…
Greaves Cotton Q4FY26 Delivers 22% Overall Growth with Double-digit Growth Across Businesses Driven by Execution Excellence and Strategic Momentum
Reports consolidated Revenue of Rs. 1000 crore in Q4 FY26, delivering 22% YoY growth, and Rs. 698 crore on a standalone basis for Q4FY26, reflecting 22% YoY growth International business continued to be a growth driver, contributing 13% across our Energy, Mobility & Industrial businesses. Greaves Cotton Limited, a diversified engineering company, announced its financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026, delivering a strong performance across businesses, underpinned by consistent execution, margin expansion, and strategic clarity through Greaves.Next. Consolidated Revenue for Q4 FY26 stood at Rs. 1000 crore, up 22% YoY. EBITDA of Rs. 68 crore and…
Professor Saumya Sindhwani of Indian School of Business (ISB) Appointed Provost of Galgotias University
Galgotias University has appointed Professor Saumya Sindhwani as Provost, adding a senior academic leader with experience across teaching, executive education, organisational development, and institution building. Professor Sindhwani joins Galgotias University from Indian School of Business, where she held leadership responsibilities as Associate Dean for Advanced Management Programmes and Executive Director of the Centre for Learning and Management Practice. She is also on the Board of Advisers for Jose Rizal University, Philippines. Professor Sindhwani, joining from ISB, will strengthen academic excellence, research, innovation, and global learner opportunities at Galgotias University She brings more than two decades of professional…
Kansai Nerolac Cools Down Scorching Temple Pathways by up to 15 Degrees Celsius with Perma NoHeat
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL), one of the leading paint companies in India, has taken its heat-reflective coating, Nerolac Perma NoHeat, out of brochures and into barefoot reality with a powerful on-ground initiative. As part of a unique on-ground activation, the company coated pathways at multiple high-footfall temples across Southern India, with Perma NoHeat, Kansai Nerolac’s acrylic-based, heat-reflective coating formulated to reduce surface heat absorption. On-ground temperature readings recorded a reduction of up to 15°C on treated surfaces, resulting in a visibly and physically more comfortable walking experience for devotees visiting the temple premises during peak daytime hours. Rather…
The head-turning, single-seater Jawa 42 Bobber has won the ‘Viewer’s Choice Style Icon of the Year’ at the prestigious Times Drive Auto Summit and Awards. The motorcycle has reset design expectations in India’s mid-sized segment with its distinctive visual identity and strong cultural relevance. Top: The Jawa 42 Bobber; Bottom: Nivedita Matta, Brand Lead, Jawa, Classic Legends, receives the award from Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari Since its launch in September 2022, the Jawa 42 Bobber has stood apart with a design that is unapologetically singular. Low-slung and built around a floating single seat,…
Beverly Hills Polo Club Expands India Story; Drives EBO Expansion with RJ Corp and SIS Roll Out with Shoppers Stop
Beverly Hills Polo Club has announced a strategic shift in its operating model in India, establishing its own subsidiary to reinforce its long-term commitment to one of its most important global growth markets. Beverly Hills Polo Club – Exclusive Brand Outlet This transition marks a decisive move from a licensing-led structure to a fully owned subsidiary with a franchise-operated platform. The new model will enable BHPC to exercise greater control over brand positioning, consumer experience, and market execution. It is designed to drive consistency, strengthen brand equity, and accelerate scalable growth across channels. At the core of this…
The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) today announced science teacher, Soma Mandal, as the regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in the South Asia region. Soma was selected by the judges for her dedication to empowering pupils to participate in the ‘worldwide fight against climate change’. Soma Mandal, regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in the South Asia region Soma is one of nine regional winners of the global Cambridge competition that celebrates the achievements of teachers around the world. As a regional winner, Soma will win £500 worth of…
