Author: Faisal Mahmood

Trident Group, a global conglomerate and a leading name in the home textiles industry, today outlined its next phase of growth at Bharat Tex 2026, anchored on an innovation-led strategy, manufacturing excellence and sustainable value creation. This year’s theme, ‘The Expression of Living,’ reflected the company’s vision for the future of home textiles, highlighting textile innovation, contemporary design and evolving consumer lifestyles.    Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, with Padma Shri Dr. Rajinder Gupta, Rajya Sabha MP & Chairman Emeritus, Trident Group, and Neha Gupta Bector, Chairperson, myTrident, at Bharat Tex 2026   Building on a resilient FY27 performance,…

The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), India’s apex industry body representing the Indian gaming ecosystem, today announced Supernova, a national incubation program designed to scale Indian gaming studios from development to publishing.    GDAI’s Supernova bridges the gap in India’s Indie game development segment of access to structured mentorship, venture funding, publishers, and guidance on integrating AI into production pipelines. The incubation program is developed with global industry partners like Tencent, PhonePe’s Indus Appstore, 1312 Interactive, Sanchi Connect and more, making it one of the largest programs facilitated by GDAI to enable ecosystem growth. In its inaugural year, Supernova…

VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) inaugurated its landmark Thiruvanmiyur Campus, envisioned as India’s First AI-Integrated Vertical University Campus, marking a significant milestone in its mission to build a future-ready higher education ecosystem.   Padma Shri Sridhar Vembu with H.E. Ahmed Mir Hashim Khoori, Mr. M. F. Rawoof Ali, Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, and Dr. Preethaa Ganesh during the inauguration of the VELS Thiruvanmiyur Campus The campus was inaugurated by Padma Shri Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Zoho Corporation, in the presence of His Excellency Ahmed Mir Hashim Khoori, Member of the Federal National Council,…

Bajaj Finance, one of India’s leading financial services providers, has launched Loan Fest, a limited-period campaign that rewards eligible customers with an exclusive bundle of entertainment featuring OTT subscriptions, dining benefits, music and lifestyle benefits when their Bajaj Finance Personal Loan is successfully disbursed. Running from 10th July to 31st August, the campaign provides added value while enabling customers to meet planned and urgent financial requirements. The loan process is simple, fast, and fully digital.   Bajaj Finance Personal Loan   Eligible customers who successfully receive a Bajaj Finance Personal Loan during the Loan Fest period may receive a complimentary…

WAE Limited, a sustainability-led water solutions company, has entered into an association with Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) to support the deployment of environmentally responsible water infrastructure across select hospitality operations. The engagement includes a long-term supply arrangement for WAE’s glass bottling plants and water purification systems, designed to deliver premium drinking water solutions that align with the evolving sustainability priorities of the hospitality sector.   IHCL Entrusts WAE to Advance Carbon-Neutral Water Solutions Across Hospitality   Under the arrangement, WAE will provide glass bottling plant systems integrated with advanced water purification technology, delivering treated drinking water conforming to BIS…

Leegality has been engaged by Union Bank of India, one of India’s largest public sector banks, to implement its Consentin platform as part of the Bank’s DPDP compliance. The engagement marks one of the more significant DPDP compliance rollouts in India’s public sector banking space to date.   Union Bank of India Engages Leegality’s Consentin for DPDP Compliance   The DPDP Act (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023) is a new data protection law that strictly regulates how businesses in India can collect, process and use customer data. The Act and accompanying rules have a compliance deadline of May 13,…

PanIIT Alumni India, the apex body representing the alumni of all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), today announced two key additions to its national leadership team. Dr Amitabh Ranjan (Registrar IIPA) has been elected Vice Chairman, and Rajeev Singh (Chief General Manager, Engineers India LTD) has been elected General Secretary of the organisation for the 2026-28 term.   (From left) Rajeev Singh, General Secretary; Prabhat Kumar, IRS, Chairman; and Dr Amitabh Ranjan, Vice Chairman, all of PanIIT Alumni India   The two office bearers join Chairman Prabhat Kumar, IRS, and Treasurer Ashish Kela, CFA, on the Executive Council, which…

Celebrity Prime Hospitality, a pioneering multi-domain luxury conglomerate, is officially announcing the grand opening of its newest premium hospitality destination, opening on 15th July, 2026: Casa Hotel by Trunk and Trolley in HITEC City.    Strategically positioned at the absolute epicenter of Hyderabad’s thriving tech corridor, this luxury hotel in Hyderabad is being meticulously engineered to cater to corporate leaders, international business travellers, and design connoisseurs who demand superior extended-stay experiences.   Trunk and Trolley Hotel, Hyderabad   The launch of the HITEC City branch represents a critical step in the group’s rapid hospitality footprint expansion, beautifully complementing its highly successful…

KaarTech, a global AI-led enterprise transformation company, has been recognized among India’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026 in the Large Enterprises category by Great Place To Work India. This marks KaarTech’s sixth Great Place To Work recognition, reaffirming its sustained commitment to building a high-trust workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and create meaningful impact.   KaarTech leadership and team at the Great Place To Work® India felicitation   The recognition comes during a landmark year for KaarTech. Earlier this year, the company consummated Series B funding led by Playbook Partners, accelerating investments in AI…

At a VinFast-hosted forum in Vietnam, journalists, industry experts and automakers agreed that winning mainstream buyers will require more than cheaper electric cars.   At a VinFast-hosted forum in Vietnam, journalists, industry experts and automakers agreed that winning mainstream buyers will require more than cheaper electric cars   Before the Iran conflict sent fuel prices soaring, India’s electric passenger vehicle market was already building momentum, driven in part by growing consumer awareness and a shift in how families make car-buying decisions.   Experts broadly agree that growing concerns over air pollution in cities such as Delhi, combined with increasing awareness…