Author: Faisal Mahmood

India’s retail real estate market is showing clear signs of resurgence, with leasing activity touching a three-year high in 2025, underscoring a decisive turnaround for physical retail. As per JLL, the sector’s momentum translated into a 54% year-on-year jump in gross leasing during the year, reaching a total of 12.5 million sq ft. The December quarter emerged as the best performing, with 3.6 million sq. ft of space leased. The sharp uptick reflects renewed consumer confidence and an acceleration in brand expansion plans, as retailers once again prioritise store-led growth to capture footfalls and deepen market presence after years of…

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and WTW India have partnered to produce the WTW India & IAMAI Comprehensive Compensation Benchmarking Study for Technology Sector, the first comprehensive report in the country to examine compensation data for unique job roles.   The benchmarking study addresses the growing need for standardized compensation frameworks as industry faces challenges of hiring good talent with proper compensations, evolving employee expectations, and the shift toward hybrid work models. With detailed sub-sector analysis, organizations can now compare their compensation packages against industry peers and understand market positioning within their specific domain.   The study…

Vedam School of Technology, a next-generation institution redefining computer science education in India, today announced the successful completion of the first academic semester of its inaugural cohort. The milestone underscores the institution’s commitment to producing industry-ready graduates through an immersive, hands-on, and project-driven learning model.   Vedam School of Technology: Breaking away from conventional classroom-centric approaches, Vedam placed students in real-world problem-solving environments from the very first day. Within just a few months, first-year students have already begun building AI chatbots, developing live applications, and shaping their own startup concepts.   The curriculum seamlessly integrates core academic fundamentals with contest-style…

Even as number of degree holders have been increasing rapidly in India in recent years, the employability outcome has remained stagnant. As per the latest India Skills Report 2025 released by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with Wheebox and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) only 55 per cent of Indian graduates are employable, indicating that nearly half of the country’s graduates are still not industry ready.   Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence along with Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu inaugurating Kalpana Chawla Space & Research Centre at Chandigarh University Gharuan   The report clearly highlights a…

Completes acquisition of South Korea–based Yozma BMTech, strengthening global precision imaging strategy Unveils BPL Cortex, an AI-powered radiology platform to support faster, smarter diagnosis   BPL Medical Technologies made a strong impact at the 78th Annual Conference of the diagnostics, and women’s health technologies.   During the conference, the company unveiled a suite of next-generation imaging and digital health solutions through expert-led launch sessions conducted alongside BPL’s leadership. These launches reflected the company’s focus on developing scalable, clinically meaningful, and India-centric technologies aligned with real-world healthcare delivery.   BPL Medical Technologies, established in 2013, is India’s leading homegrown medical equipment…

Theia Ventures, India’s specialist early-stage fund focused on AI, deeptech, energy transition, and decarbonization, today announced that it has led a pre-seed investment round of US$1M in EarthSync, a unified Artificial Intelligence platform for renewable energy planning, procurement, and operations. The round also saw participation from Eximius Ventures, India’s first dedicated pre-seed fund, investing across Enterprise AI, Fintech & ConsumerTech.   EarthSync’s Co-founders Rajat Singh & Mehul Kumar   The investment will support the development of EarthSync’s AI-enabled clean energy modelling and forecasting engine, policy-enabled techno-economic optimizations, and project marketplace. EarthSync’s mission is to accelerate energy transitions through big data…

As Indian consumers increasingly prioritise speed, transparency, and ease of use in their financial decisions, banking is undergoing a fundamental shift. Choice today is no longer driven by branch density or legacy alone, but by how seamlessly financial products integrate into everyday digital behaviour.   slice UPI credit card   slice is building its banking ecosystem around this change. Designed as a UPI-first bank, slice integrates savings, credit, and investments into a single digital experience that mirrors how Indians already transact. Three offerings in particular reflect this approach, addressing long-standing gaps in value, access, and simplicity. Savings account linked to…

Riders of Jawa, Yezdi and BSA rode out across India on 26 January 2026, with the shared belief that motorcycling, like the Republic itself, thrives on unity drawn from diversity. Classic Legends, the makers of the modern performance classics, celebrated with them by going live with its community page, titled ‘Nomads: Ride as One, Ride the Legacy’, on its official website. The new page is designed to take riders closer to their local riding community (Jawa-Yezdi-BSA rider clubs) by making discovery and connecting just a click away.   Jawa-Yezdi-BSA Nomads Kommuniti’s The Republic Ride   The Republic Day rides, Nomads…

Happiest Diagnostics, a unit of Happiest Health, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The accreditation was achieved within just two years of inception, reflecting strong governance and early maturity of quality systems.   Happiest Diagnostics, a unit of Happiest Health, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) From inception, Happiest Diagnostics designed, commissioned, and operated its laboratories in alignment with NABL guidelines, enabling a smooth and structured accreditation process. The organisation places a strong emphasis on accuracy,…

3EA Global and Indian origin, Global Management Consulting group has taken the project of Rudri Beverages and Food Industries Pvt. Ltd. Rudri Beverages and Food Industries Pvt. Ltd. has officially announced to enter India’s booming beverage market with two dynamic and innovative water brands — “Nothing – But Pure Water” and “Zinga – Premium Water.” With this bold move, the company aims to redefine the nation’s hydration habits — from affordable, pure drinking water for the masses to luxury, wellness-driven premium hydration for the elite.   Feasibility study, Innovative Business Model followed by first three year Business Plan has been developed…