Author: Faisal Mahmood

On the occasion of Independence Day, as India celebrates 80 years of Independence, M. V. Satish, President, Construction Federation of India (CFI) and Advisor to the CMD, L&T Ltd., said India’s next phase of infrastructure growth must focus not only on building bigger and faster, but on building better—with quality, safety, integrity and long-term performance at its core.   M. V. Satish, President, Construction Federation of India (CFI) and Advisor to the CMD, L&T Ltd.   “On this Independence Day, as we proudly celebrate 80 years of India’s Independence, let us honour our remarkable journey and reaffirm our collective commitment…

Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its ranking of European travel interest to Asia, based on accommodation search data from April to June 2026 for travel during July and August. India emerged as the fastest-growing destination, recording a 14 percent year-on-year increase in searches compared to the same period last year.   Agoda Reveals Europe’s 2026 Summer Travel Interest to Asia: Searches to India climb The United Kingdom was the largest European market driving travel interest to India, followed by Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Italy, based on accommodation search volumes. While these markets saw the highest overall travel interest, several…

Electric vehicles are increasingly beating petrol and diesel cars on lifetime ownership costs, yet many buyers continue to judge them by sticker price. Research suggests the industry’s next challenge is not improving EV economics but making them easier for consumers to understand.   VinFast has introduced a web-based TCO calculator to help buyers compare the long-term ownership costs of EVs and ICE vehicles based on their driving patterns   For years, the biggest obstacle facing electric vehicles was simple: they cost more to buy.   That equation is becoming less clear-cut. Battery prices have fallen, model choices have expanded, charging…

Mumbai witnessed an impressive display of automotive passion this Friendship Day as more than 100 Porsche cars across Porsche SUVs, Sports cars and EVs came together for an exclusive drive organised by Porsche Centre Mumbai – Infinity Cars for its customers. Bringing together Porsche owners and their families, the drive celebrated friendship, camaraderie and the shared passion for driving that connects the Porsche community.   More than 100 Porsche cars came together in Mumbai for a special Friendship Day drive, celebrating community and the passion for driving   The convoy made its way through some of Mumbai’s most iconic roads,…

As the monsoon creates a crucial window for plantation and ecological regeneration, M3M Foundation is stepping up its green action across Gurugram, with its flagship environmental programme Sankalp set to commence a large-scale plantation drive tomorrow under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign.   M3M Foundation planting over 1 lakh trees this monsoon taking forward ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’   The Foundation aims to plant 1 lakh+ trees, engaging 11 Panchayats across identified areas of Gurugram and Tauru Block with local communities, including locations in and around the Aravalli landscape.   The initiative will begin across Ghata, Kadarpur,…

Netrack India, part of the Legrand Group, has expanded its outdoor cabinet range with the FMOD Series floor-mount electrical enclosures — a line built specifically for field deployments where standard indoor racks simply won’t hold up.   Built for demanding environments, Netrack India’s FMOD Series Electrical Enclosures offer reliable weather protection, durability, and consistent outdoor performance   The move adds depth to Netrack’s already broad product catalogue and further establishes the company’s reputation as one of the more credible Outdoor Cabinets Manufacturers operating in India today. The timing is practical rather than coincidental. Telecom rollouts, edge nodes, utility control panels,…

Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU), one of North India’s leading multidisciplinary universities, has further strengthened its position as one of Lucknow’s hubs for career-focused higher education, with students securing promising placement opportunities with leading global technology and business services companies, including Infosys and Wipro.   BBDU Strengthens Its Position as Lucknow’s Leading Placement Destination with Offers from Infosys and Wipro   In the latest placement drive, Wipro selected BBDU students for the role of Customer Service Representative, Human Resource Outsourcing. Meanwhile, students secured placements with Infosys at packages of Rs. 9.50 lakh per annum and Rs. 6.25 lakh per annum.  …

Sohna Road has changed considerably over the past two decades. What was once seen as an emerging commercial corridor has gradually become one of Gurugram’s most established business addresses. Residential projects came up; offices followed; schools and hospitals added to the catchment; and, over the years, much of the available land was occupied. Today, sizeable land parcels for organised commercial developments are increasingly difficult to come by. In that sense, Aura Vantaje arrives at a time when Sohna Road is offering one of its last opportunities to own organised commercial real estate.   Aura Vantaje to redefine what commercial investment…

HDFC Life has enabled an expedited claim settlement framework for families that have been impacted by the recent floods in Assam. A life insurance claim can be initiated by nominees or legal heirs of policyholders by simply providing proof of death issued by the Local Government, Police or Hospitals.    Sameer Yogishwar, Chief Operating Officer, HDFC Life   For further support, claimants can connect with HDFC Life via the below touch points:   Dedicated claim helpline: 022-68446529 Call Centre Number: 022-68446530 WhatsApp: +91 8291890569 Email:service@hdfclife.com Nodal Officer: Ruma Konwar | 8876517557   Claimants may also choose to visit any of…

VinFast’s new Total Cost of Ownership Calculator helps buyers compare the long-term costs of EVs and gasoline vehicles, turning one of electric mobility’s biggest promises into personalized figures that support smarter purchasing and financial decisions.   VF 6 Earth delivers significant potential savings in total ownership costs compared with a comparable gasoline vehicle in India   In this day and age, a car buyer comparing models can find horsepower, cargo space, and safety ratings in minutes. What is much harder to see is which vehicle will actually cost less to own after years of loan payments, fuel bills, and maintenance.…