Author: Faisal Mahmood

The 9th Responsible Business Membership Organisations (BMO) Awards, organised by the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), brought together policymakers, financial institutions, Business Membership Organisations (BMOs), industry leaders, development partners, and MSMEs to advance dialogue on green finance, sustainable industrial growth, and responsible enterprise development in India. The event served as a collaborative platform to align policy, finance, and industry action toward building a resilient, sustainability-driven MSME ecosystem.   With Mukesh Gulati, ED FMC; Rakesh Rewari, Jury Member BMO Awards; Asim Sharma, WWF India; Padma Shri Nila Madhab Panda; Dr Nidhi Pundhir, HCLTech & HCLFoundation   A defining highlight of this…

The India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA), the nation’s premier industry body for the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector, today inaugurated the IESA Vision Summit 2026 at The Leela Bhartiya City Convention Centre, Bengaluru on 25th February, 2026. Bringing together the brightest minds from industry, government, and academia, the two-day summit — themed “Design to Manufacturing: Synergy of Product, Production and Skill” — signalled a decisive shift in India’s ambition to becoming a Product Nation.   Shaping the future – IESA President Mr. Ashok Chandak (extreme left) inaugurates IESA Vision Summit 2026 alongside esteemed government dignitaries and industry…

Tourism Malaysia continues its strong engagement in the Indian market through its participation in South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2026 taking place from 25 to 27 February 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre.   Tourism Malaysia booth inaugurated by Dato Muzafar Shah Mustafa, High Commissioner of Malaysia to India along with Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Chairman – Tourism Malaysia, Ahmad Johanif Mohd Ali, Director, Tourism Malaysia – Delhi and Nuwal Fadhilah Ku Azmi, Senior Director The Malaysian delegation is led by YBhg. Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Chairman of Tourism Malaysia and comprises 55 Malaysian tourism industry players including representatives from…

Summer is here, and staying cool isn’t just a luxury—it is essential. Buying the right AC can make all the difference between a comfy, refreshing home and soaring electricity bills. Before you rush into a purchase, it helps to focus on practical needs rather than just discounts or looks. Brands like Voltas, Hitachi, LG, and Samsung offer a wide range of ACs, but choosing the wrong model can cost you in comfort and efficiency.   Make buying your AC simple and budget-friendly with a Bajaj Finserv Easy EMI Loan The good news is that buying a new AC doesn’t have…

As India’s snacking culture evolves from indulgent to intentional, California Pistachios is marking World Pistachio Day by spotlighting pistachios as a fun and accessible solution for incorporating more protein into modern Indian lifestyles. Once primarily used as a premium ingredient in traditional recipes, pistachios have transitioned into a mainstream snack in India driven by growing consumer awareness around nutrition and functional foods.   California Pistachios   Recent global and Indian insights reinforce this shift. According to NielsenIQ’s 2025 report Snacking Habits: From Mindless to Mindful, “smart snacking” is growing 1.2 times faster than traditional snack formats, with one in five…

Aahvaan: NGO–CSR Conclave 2026 (3rd Edition), organised by Vishwa Yuvak Kendra (VYK) at its New Delhi campus, concluded successfully after two days of intensive dialogue and collaboration. The conclave brought together nearly 400 participants from corporates, NGOs, government institutions, academia, and other key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships for inclusive and sustainable development.   Inaugural lamp lighting at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra’s Aahvaan 2026, symbolising shared commitment to collaboration, impact, and inclusive development The inaugural session set the tone by highlighting the evolution of CSR in India from compliance to strategic collaboration. Chief Guest Dr. Rajesh Tandon, Founder President, PRIA and Co-chair,…

World Animal Protection has written to the American ambassador, to India, Honourable Mr Sergio Gor, after news reports and photographs indicate that he rode an elephant in Amer Fort/Haathi Gaon in Jaipur in Rajasthan. Whilst wholeheartedly appreciating the endeavour and initiative of the ambassador in promoting and honouring the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Jaipur, World Animal Protection has requested him to reconsider patronizing this activity that is not only cruel to captive elephants but also potentially risky in terms of zoonosis and aggression to the rider from the elephants. For more than two decades now, World…

India’s malls are evolving beyond traditional shopping centres into destinations where people spend time dining, socialising and seeking entertainment. Developers are allocating larger portions of space to restaurants, cafés and leisure zones as consumer behaviour shifts toward experience-driven visits rather than quick retail trips.   Malls and high streets illustrating India’s shift toward experience-led retail   Industry data underscores the change. Retail leasing across India’s major cities reached about 8.9 million sq ft in 2025, among the highest levels recorded in recent years. Fashion brands accounted for nearly 48% of leasing demand, while food and beverage outlets represented about 13%…

Evervolt Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. (“Evervolt”), established in 2013 as one of India’s leading solar wholesale distribution companies with a strong pan-India presence, has announced a strategic partnership with Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., LTD. (“HyperStrong”), a global leader in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), to distribute and market advanced energy storage solutions across India and Sri Lanka. The collaboration will focus on the expansion of commercial & industrial (C&I) storage applications in the region. To ensure robust market development, HyperStrong has authorized Evervolt as a regional distributor and will collaborate with Evervolt on marketing initiatives and comprehensive technical training programs…

Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli, has successfully performed the city’s first Mechanical Thrombectomy, an emergency procedure to remove a blood clot blocking a major artery in the brain. The intervention saved the life of a 61-year-old man, a known hypertensive and chronic smoker, who suffered a major stroke and was referred to the hospital after a clot-dissolving injection administered at a hospital in Nagercoil failed to improve his condition.   Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli   The patient was rushed to the hospital with severe left-sided weakness and slurred speech. Imaging revealed a large artery blockage in the brain. Despite anatomical challenges and critical…