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BPTP Capital City, developed by BPTP, one of North India’s leading real estate developers, has been awarded the WELL Core Platinum Certification, the highest level under the globally recognised WELL Building Standard. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the project’s sustainability roadmap and reinforces its commitment to people-first, wellness-driven design. BPTP Capital City Achieves WELL Core Platinum Certification Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), USA, the WELL Building Standard is a leading global framework that prioritises human health, comfort, and well-being within built environments. The certification evaluates buildings across critical parameters including air quality, water, lighting, thermal…
The Union Budget signals more than incremental spending — it reinforces a long-term policy direction that places urbanisation at the core of India’s growth strategy. By raising public capital expenditure to Rs. 12.2 lakh crore and maintaining a clear infrastructure-first approach, the government is strengthening the physical and economic foundations that allow cities to expand, new urban centres to emerge and regional economies to mature. Policy Continuity and Capex Boost Accelerate India’s Urbanisation Story Industry leaders say the continuity in infrastructure investment, regional connectivity and urban development policies creates the structural conditions required for the next phase of India’s…
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of the UAE’s national carrier, Etihad Airways, today announced a new partnership with The Postcard Hotel, Asia’s acclaimed luxury hospitality brand. This marks a significant milestone for the programme as it expands its network of premium partners and embarks on a new chapter in redefining luxury travel. Etihad Guest’s new hotel partnership in South Asia underscores the airline’s deep commitment to the region and its discerning travellers. (L to R) Mr Anirudh Kandpal, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President, The Postcard Hotel, and Mr Mark Potter, Managing Director, Etihad Guest – celebrate the launch…
Medical emergencies are among the biggest reasons for taking a personal loan in urban India, reveals a consumer research report by Paisabazaar. According to “The Personal Loan Story” released by Paisabazaar, 11% borrowers in India took a personal loan to meet emergency healthcare and medical expenses, with the share rising to 14% in Tier 1. The same stood at 10% in Tier 2 and 8% in Tier 3. The insight clearly points to low health insurance penetration and rising medical costs leading to dependence on personal loans during medical emergencies. The report is based on in-depth interviews with 2889 personal…
Jamnabai Narsee School, GIFT City was transformed into a vibrant epicentre of sporting & cultural excellence as it proudly hosted Quintessence 4.0 Trustee Mr. Sujay Jairaj, Trustee Ms. Minal Thacker , Mr. Maniesh Paul & Ms.Isha Koppikar at the opening of Quintessence 4.0 at Jamnabai Narsee School, Gift City Quintessence @quintessence_intraschoolfest is an intra-school festival, thoughtfully envisioned by Trustee Mr. Sujay Jairaj. It serves as a distinguished collaborative platform that unites students from five eminent institutions: Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai and GIFT City, Jamnabai Narsee International School Mumbai;and Chatrabhuj Narsee School Mumbai and Pune, fostering excellence and shared purpose.…
Mutual funds are often considered by investors who are exploring market-linked instruments aligned with different financial goals and time horizons. Instead of investing directly in individual securities, mutual funds pool money from multiple investors and allocate it across assets such as equities, debt instruments, or a mix of both, based on the scheme’s stated objective. Understanding mutual funds as a structured investment option This structure may help investors participate in the markets in a more organised manner while relying on professional fund management. What mutual funds represent in an investment journey At their core, mutual funds are collective investment…
The results of the 16th India Digital Awards were announced at the India Digital Summit (IDS) 2026, on January 30, 2026, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in India’s digital ecosystem. Mr. Albinder Dhindsa, Founder & CEO, Blinkit, was adjudicated the Digital Person of the Year at the 16th India Digital Awards The India Digital Awards recognised outstanding achievements across various categories and subcategories, honouring individuals and organisations making a significant impact in the digital domain. Among the Special Category winners, Mr. Albinder Dhindsa, Founder & CEO, Blinkit, was adjudicated the Digital Person of the Year. The award recognises his…
The Indian economy has the potential to become the world’s third-largest economy within the next two to three years. The opportunities are already presenting themselves. Trade agreements signed with the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the European Union are expected to give a major boost to exports. However, there was an expectation that the latest Union Budget would announce concrete measures to encourage investments by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in India, as well as to increase investment in India’s retail sector, said Dr. Dhananjay Datar, Chairman of Adil Group of Super Stores (Dubai) and popularly known as the…
55 national final teams from 9 cities & 50 villages across India will travel to Bengaluru Scholarships worth 25 lakh shall be awarded to around 200 ELevate winners for their higher education Enabling Leadership, a non-profit organisation working to equip children from underserved communities with essential life and leadership skills, will host the ELevate 2026 National Finals on February 7 & 8 at the Reva University Campus in Bengaluru. Now in its fourth edition, ELevate has grown into India’s largest mixed-gender football league, the country’s biggest competition for original music compositions, and a national showcase of creativity and innovation…
tridorian, the region’s premier people-centric Google Cloud Partner, today announced its official launch into the United States with a new regional headquarters in Chicago. This milestone follows a period of hyper-growth built primarily in Singapore and Thailand, where the firm scaled to $15.6M ARR in just 24 months before expanding operations across Southeast Asia. tridorian is now one of the region’s fastest-growing digital transformation firms. The U.S launch reflects growing global demand for the capabilities tridorian has developed in Southeast Asia: helping organizations move beyond experimentation to deploy secure, governed AI systems in production, grounded in real data and integrated…