Author: Faisal Mahmood

Ai+ Smartphone today announced a price revision of Approx Rs 2,000 across select devices in its smartphone portfolio, effective immediately. The adjustment comes in response to sustained increases in component and input costs impacting the broader smartphone industry.   Price Reset Hits Ai+ smartphone Lineup   The smartphone industry continues to navigate a challenging cost environment, with rising costs across key components, particularly memory, alongside manufacturing, logistics and other critical inputs. These pressures have increasingly impacted device economics across price segments, requiring brands to reassess pricing while continuing to balance affordability with product experience.   Ai+ Smartphone has absorbed a…

Galgotias University has announced the launch of its B.Tech CSE Specialisation in AI & ML, in collaboration with Microsoft and powered by byteXL. The industry-integrated programme is designed to build deep expertise in Generative AI, Machine Learning, Cloud AI and Intelligent Applications through an industry-aligned curriculum, immersive hands-on learning and Microsoft technologies.   Galgotias University launches an industry-integrated AI & ML programme with Microsoft and byteXL   Designed for the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, the four-year programme combines strong computer-science fundamentals with specialised, project-based learning. Students tackle real-world problems through live projects and case studies, building practical, job-ready…

Tourism Malaysia continued to strengthen its presence in the Indian market through its Sales Mission Series 2, held in Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi from 12 to 20 August 2026, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment to maintaining strong engagement with one of its most important international source markets while navigating the evolving global travel landscape.   Tourism Malaysia Sales Mission 2026 in Delhi boosts India-Malaysia ties, unveils Visit Malaysia 2026-27 roadmap led by Director General, Mohd Amirul Rizal   The sales mission brought together 47 Malaysian tourism stakeholders, comprising tour operators, hoteliers and airline partners, to strengthen trade partnerships, expand business opportunities…

Norton Manx R wins Bronze at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards First combustion-engined production sports motorcycle to receive an IDEA award International design jury honours Norton’s reductive design direction Award recognises the Resurgence design strategy shaped by Gerry McGovern and led by Simon Skinner High-resolution imagery can be found here: Norton Resurgence Manx R image gallery   Norton Motorcycles has won Bronze at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for the Norton Manx R, the flagship superbike leading the brand’s new Resurgence strategy.   Norton Manx R earns landmark International Design Excellence Award   The Manx R was recognised…

India’s Professional Audiovisual (Pro AV) and Integrated Experience Technology tradeshow – InfoComm India – returns to the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) from September 16 to 18, 2026 in Mumbai. On track to be its largest edition to date, InfoComm India 2026 will bring together 300+ global brands, 14,000+ industry professionals and an expanded Summit of 40+ sessions led by 80+ expert speakers. The scale reflects a broader shift underway across India, as enterprises invest in smart infrastructure, immersive technologies and integrated experiences. InfoComm India has become the country’s definitive platform where technology providers and buyers meet to shape what…

EPSRR Holdings Private Limited (“EPSRR”) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Axton Capital, UK (“Axton”), to develop and expand food and beverage concepts in Sri Lanka and the Sultanate of Oman.   EPSRR and Axton Capital partner to develop F&B concepts in Sri Lanka & Oman   Under the MOU, the two companies intend to collaborate through J M Robertson & Company Limited (“JMR”), a subsidiary of Axton, to establish and scale F&B concepts across both markets. JMR — which traces its history to 1845 and is one of the oldest coffee trading companies in the Indian subcontinent…

Korea Industry Expo (KoINDEX) 2026, a business-to-business trade exhibition hosted by the Government of Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea, will be held from 27 to 29 August 2026 at Hall 1C, Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), Dwarka Sector 25, New Delhi. The exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups of the Republic of Korea, with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as Industry Partner.   KOINDEX 2026, hosted by Gyeonggi-do and organized by KINTEX and Messe Esang, runs Aug. 27–29 at Yashobhoomi Convention…

NICMAR University, Pune, is organising the 10th International Conference on Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Project Management (ICCRIP 2026) on August 21-22, 2026, at its campus in Baner, Pune. Its flagship international conference aims to bring together senior industry leaders, academicians, practitioners, researchers and experts to deliberate on the key issues shaping the future of India’s built environment.   L-R: Mr. Don Ward, Chief Executive, CIB UK; Mr. Jayanta Basu, Managing Director, Cemindia Projects Limited; Dr. Vijay Gupchup, President, NICMAR University Pune; Dr. Anil L Agarwal, VC, NICMAR University Pune; Dr. Rajni Kant Rajhans, Dean-R&D, NICMAR University Pune; Dr. Tapash…

TDCX, a leading global customer experience solutions firm, today opened its second campus in India at Meenakshi Eco Park in Hyderabad. The new site reinforces India’s position as the company’s fourth-largest operations base and follows a more than 600% increase in TDCX’s India headcount over the past three years.   TDCX Founder and CEO Laurent Junique (center) cuts the ribbon at the company’s second Hyderabad campus at Meenakshi Eco Park, joined by Group CIO and EVP Byron Fernandez and India Country Director Ananth Premkumar, August 20, 2026   Hyderabad is one of TDCX’s fastest-growing locations, supported by the city’s strong…

Nexdigm a leading Indian-origin firm with a global presence and a provider of professional services, consulting, and outsourcing solutions, today announced a strategic alliance with infer360, an AI-native transfer pricing platform built by seasoned transfer pricing experts and former Big Four leaders. Combining deep domain expertise with decades of advisory experience, this alliance will deliver an integrated, technology-led transfer pricing solution for multinational enterprises across the globe.   Nexdigm Accelerates Delivery of AI-Enabled Transfer Pricing Solutions, by Investing in infer360   As India strengthens its position as a global business and services hub, Nexdigm’s journey reflects the growing emergence of…