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Orient Electric Limited [BSE: 541301, NSE: ORIENTELEC], part of the CKA Birla Group, has unveiled a comprehensive range of lighting solutions designed to meet evolving consumer preferences and regional trends, at the onset of the festive season. Complementing its leadership in fans, the lighting segment has become a key growth driver for the company, with investments in product portfolio and brand building leading to a consistent increase in market share. Recent consumer trends show a shift towards lights that blend design with energy efficiency, higher wattage, and eye comfort. Smart lighting adoption is also on the rise with adaptable mood settings becoming a growing…
For the first time in its history, the IPL has faced two consecutive years of ecosystem valuation decline—from IND 92,500 crore in 2023 to IND 82,700 crore in 2024, and further down to IND 76,100 crore in 2025. The drivers of this contraction are structural. The consolidation of media rights under JioStar has ended the competitive tension that once fuelled “auction fever.” Meanwhile, the sweeping ban on Real Money Gaming (RMG) advertising and sponsorship has removed IND 1,500–2,000 crore of annual spend from the ecosystem, leaving a visible void across broadcaster revenues, franchise partnerships, and fan-engagement activations. These twin shocks—the…
The new influencer films by the PEDIGREE® brand in India, featuring popular cricketers, aims to educate pet parents about the importance of balanced nutrition for dogs, as part of the brand campaign ‘Love Them Like Family, Feed Them Like Dogs.’ The influencer films highlight the nutritional value of the PEDIGREE adult dry dog food of which, daily serving provides protein of 8 chicken livers, the calcium of 9 cups of milk, and the Vitamin E of 64 carrots. Insights from a vet survey by Eval360 revealed that Indian parents are keen to learn about pet nutrition but lack the awareness. …
Indian entrepreneur Ande Aditya, Founder & CEO of Aditya Group Thailand, has announced the official launch of Thai Aesthetics, an AI-powered B2B sourcing platform connecting global distributors, OEM manufacturers, and brand owners with Thailand’s creative industries. This marks Aditya’s 12th technology startup and his most ambitious yet – a fusion of artificial intelligence, sustainable design, and cross-border entrepreneurship that bridges India’s business acumen with Thailand’s design heritage. The launch strengthens trade and innovation ties between India and Thailand, positioning Thai Aesthetics as a bridge between Southeast Asian design and global sourcing. Introducing Thai Aesthetics – an AI-powered B2B platform connecting…
Dattax IT Private Limited proudly announces its appointment as the official distributor of MariaDB, the global leader in open-source database solutions, for the Indian market. This strategic collaboration brings MariaDB’s enterprise-grade database technology and innovation to organizations across India, empowering businesses to accelerate digital transformation with robust, scalable, and secure data management. Abhijit Chaterji, Managing Director, Dattax IT MariaDB is trusted by leading enterprises worldwide for its high performance, reliability, and advanced features like vector search, columnar analytics, elastic scale-out, hybrid transactional/analytical processing. Indian businesses will now benefit from local expertise, support, and seamless access to MariaDB’s comprehensive…
In a remarkable triumph at the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025, The Postcard Hotel has once again been named Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand, cementing its position as one of the region’s most exceptional luxury hospitality brands. The recognition marks another milestone in the brand’s journey to redefine the contours of experiential travel across Asia. At right: Mr. Kapil Chopra, Founder & CEO of The Postcard Hotel, receiving multiple awards at the World Travel Awards Adding to this achievement, The Postcard Hotel’s distinctive properties across India continued the winning streak with a total of 11…
Signature Global (India) Ltd., one of India’s leading real estate developers, has announced its debut in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), achieving a score of 84. This places the company among the top-performing first-time participants globally, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and responsible development practices. Signature Global also scored 100 in Leadership & Governance, with clearly defined ESG roles and objectives, and has established comprehensive Environmental and Social policies to guide responsible operations across its projects. Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman, Signature Global (India) Ltd. The company uses the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework as a reference…
Dr. Sara George Muthoot, Director of St. George’s School and Paul George Global School, New Delhi has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Helping Gurus. Helping Gurus is an organisation dedicated to transforming India’s K-12 education ecosystem through a network of over 10,000 schools. It recognises and supports individuals and institutions that are driving innovation, inclusion and excellence in education. Dr. Sara George Muthoot receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Ambassador Deepak Vohra, Former Indian Diplomat and Special Advisor, at a ceremony held in New Delhi The honour was presented to Dr. Sara George Muthoot by…
Over the past decade and a half, Eugenix Hair Sciences has pioneered path-breaking innovations such as the Direct Hair Transplantation (DHT) technology, widely considered the gold standard in hair transplant methodology worldwide. Today, Eugenix stands not just as an industry leader in India but as a world-renowned brand, having conducted more than 18,000 successful hair transplant procedures for patients from over 90 countries. Eugenix Hair Sciences Founders addressing the media with Sonu Nigam YouTube Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/1Sp4UcsypRs Taking its mission to the next level, Eugenix unveiled its Global Facility in Gurgaon, a state-of-the-art center designed to serve patients from…
Adarsh Kumar, 18, from Champaran, Bihar — who was raised by a single mother and left home at just 14 with only 1,000 rupees to pursue his education in Kota — has returned to India after receiving the $100,000 Global Student Prize 2025. Today, he called for a national movement to embed entrepreneurship education in every Indian school, empowering underprivileged youth with the skills to build their own futures. Sunny Varkey and Adarsh Kumar “Talent is universal — but opportunity is not,” said Adarsh Kumar, winner of the Global Student Prize 2025. “India doesn’t just need more jobs…