Author: Faisal Mahmood

With family offices increasingly emerging as a vital source of patient capital for India’s startup ecosystem, Marwari Catalysts Group continues to strengthen its position as a bridge between high-potential founders and long-term strategic investors. During the last quarter, multiple startups from the Marwari Catalysts portfolio announced significant funding rounds, reflecting sustained investor confidence in ventures emerging from Tier-II and Tier-III India and reinforcing the Group’s integrated approach towards venture creation, investment readiness, and long-term value creation.   Marwari Catalysts Portfolio Damroo, Mad over building, Inteliquant AI, INKA, Leap Ahead to raise strategic investment rounds Among the notable funding announcements, independent…

As design emerges as a mainstream discipline and a key enabler of national growth, Anant National University announces an expanded merit-based scholarship framework, offering up to 100 percent tuition and hostel fee waivers to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in Class 12 and other national-level competitive examinations.   Anant Announces Enhanced Merit Scholarships to Increase Access to Design Education The initiative reflects Anant’s commitment to making quality design education accessible to deserving students from diverse backgrounds and ensuring that financial constraints do not become a barrier to pursuing higher education in design. As India moves towards the vision of…

HiLITE Group, the visionary developer behind India’s largest World Trade Centre in Calicut has announced plans to invest Rs.  25,000 crore over the next five years to develop 50 million sq. ft. of space across Kerala spanning retail malls, IT parks, healthcare, education, residential and commercial projects. The company is also expanding its footprint across Kerala’s emerging Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, rolling out a major network of HiLITE Centres, HiLITE Countryside, and other developments. Driven by a massive plan to penetrate regions outside major urban hubs, the Group is bringing organized retail, world-class entertainment, dining, and premium lifestyle…

CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, ‘CA Grameen’ or the ‘Company’), India’s leading rural focused inclusive financing platform, has successfully raised INR 425 crore in June 2026 through private placement of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The issuance comprised of two separate transactions – i) INR 325 crore privately placed NCDs arranged by Nuvama Fixed Income Advisory and ii) INR 100 crore NCDs bilaterally placed with Bajaj Finance Limited. The NCDs are senior, secured, rated, listed, and redeemable in nature.   The INR 325 crore NCDs arranged by Nuvama Fixed Income Advisory were subscribed by Sundaram Finance Limited (INR 100 crore),…

Rising electricity costs have made energy-efficient appliances a priority for many households, and ceiling fans are no exception. Atomberg’s BLDC ceiling fan range in 2026 combines lower power consumption with modern convenience features such as remote control, timer functions, boost mode, and smart app connectivity. The lineup spans blade sweeps from 900 mm to 1400 mm across the Renesa, Efficio, Erica, and Studio series, with models priced between Rs. 5,190 and Rs. 9,270. Choosing the right fan depends on room size, airflow requirements, design preferences, and the level of smart functionality required.   Best Atomberg ceiling fans for bedrooms, living…

At Mars Pet Nutrition India, pets are not occasional visitors to the office. They are part of the everyday culture, bringing warmth into corridors, joy into busy days, and a living connection to the company’s purpose.   Maya and Mia, Mars Pet Nutrition India’s two adopted pet associates Commenting on the initiative, Manish Syag, Managing Director, Mars Pet Nutrition India, said, “At Mars Pet Nutrition India, pets are at the centre of what we do every single day. Our purpose of creating A Better World for Pets comes alive through our brands, our campaigns and, most meaningfully, through the culture we build…

Supra Pacific Financial Services Limited, a BSE-listed Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), today announced an ambitious expansion plan to establish 500 branches across 15 states over the next three years, while targeting an asset base of INR 2,500 crore as part of its long-term growth strategy.   L to R: Deepak Francis (Business Head), R. Balakrishnan (Head – Treasury), Rajeev M. R. (CFO), Mahesh Thakkar (Chairman, FIDC), Manoj Ravi (CEO), and Bindu Menon (Zonal Head – Maharashtra) The company also inaugurated its new Corporate Office in Andheri, Mumbai, in the presence of Mr. Mahesh Thakkar, Chairman of the Finance Industry Development…

TATA Starbucks has announced the launch of its reimagined Starbucks Rewards program, featuring Green, Gold and the newly introduced Reserve tier. The enhanced program is designed to offer members greater value through faster earning, easier redemption and access to a broader suite of rewards, benefits and experiences as they progress through the program. The updated tiers include: Green: The entry tier where members can earn Starbucks Rewards faster, and choose to redeem Rewards of their choice Gold: Customers can get upgraded to Gold by accumulating 1000 Stars within a year of joining Reserve: Comes with a sleek, black personalized card…

UnboxingBLR joins the record-breaking plantation drive on June 27th announced by the state government. Spread across 8 kms and 6,000+ saplings, UBLR’s drive focuses on avenue roads, round-abouts in the new Kempegowda Layout Thrust on native, colour-sequenced flowering species to ensure that some part of the corridor is always in bloom round the year The plantation drive’s two-pronged approach keeps both aesthetics and environment in mind while boosting Bengaluru’s green heritage   UnboxingBLR joins forces with the Bangalore Development Authority’s (BDA) plantation drive with its uniquely designed Bloom Avenue project on the Major Arterial Road connecting Mysuru Road and Magadi…

Reinforcing its commitment to developing globally employable hospitality professionals, Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management celebrated the graduation of over 800 students at its Graduation Ceremony held in Chennai on June 24, 2026.   Prof. G. Ravi confers degrees at Chennais Amrita International Institute of Hotel Management graduation ceremony with Chairman R. Boomee Naathan, COO Bhanumathi and Dean Suren   The event marked another significant milestone for one of South India’s leading hospitality education institutions, with graduates set to embark on careers across India and international destinations. The degrees were conferred by Hony. Con. Prof. G. Ravi, Vice-Chancellor of…