Author: Faisal Mahmood

Strat360 Private Limited, a cutting-edge research-led strategic advisory firm, has released ‘India’s Electronics and Semiconductor Industry: Potential, Recent Developments, Challenges and Policy Priorities’, a new report under its research brand Strategy-Wise. The report finds that India has already earned its place in global electronics and has begun its semiconductor journey in packaging. It maps how the country can build on this momentum over the next five years.   Strat360PL Report on India’s Electronics and Semiconductor industry “India has built a world-class assembly base, and its semiconductor journey has begun. The opportunity now is to build depth on that foundation, in…

India’s next generation of entrepreneurs is emerging from its smaller cities, towns and villages, building businesses that solve local problems and serve national markets. Bringing this ecosystem together, Aavishkaar Foundation and Intellecap will host the third edition of Sankalp Bharat on October 28 at Clarks Avadh, Lucknow.     A delegation from Aavishkaar Group and Intellecap, led by Vineet Rai and U.K. Sinha, met the UP Chief Minister during the 2nd Sankalp Bharat Summit in Lucknow on Dec. 12, 2025 Themed “The Bharat Story: Climate, Culture & Compute”, the summit will convene over 600 founders, investors, institutions and policymakers to explore…

Noida’s luxury housing landscape is acquiring a new centre of gravity along the Expressway. Across sectors such as 150, 151 and 152, luxury residential developments are expanding the choice of addresses available to homebuyers. Improving connectivity, planned infrastructure and an emphasis on larger homes and integrated living environments are helping these neighbourhoods establish their place on the city’s luxury housing map.   Noida Expressway: Redefining luxury living with connectivity, space and lifestyle   The corridor’s evolution comes against a backdrop of sustained residential activity in NCR. Home sales in the region outpaced new launches, with 13,365 housing sales in Q2…

The VinFast MPV 7 combines flexible seating, dedicated third-row air-conditioning controls and multi-link rear suspension to make family journeys more comfortable for everyone, including those furthest from the driver.   The MPV 7 lets the cabin adapt, rather than making the family adapt to the cabin   A flexible second row gives the third row room to stretch If you’ve ever owned a seven-seater, you’ll know that a family trip with grandparents, parents and children calls for all three rows. And when the last row is occupied, those passengers deserve more than just a seat and a wish for good…

Five hatchbacks alone account for roughly one in every three used hatchbacks sold through one of India’s largest organised resale platforms. The Maruti Suzuki Swift, Wagon R 1.0, Hyundai i10, Hyundai Grand i10 and Maruti Suzuki Baleno together take 33.7% of sales, and the Swift alone accounts for 9.6%, the largest share of any single model.   Best Selling Used Hatchbacks  in India in 2026 Hatchbacks still hold the bulk of India’s used car market, accounting for 50.2% of all used cars sold. That share has been slipping, though, as demand for SUVs keeps rising and more buyers look for…

Sony India today announced the expansion of its BRAVIA Theatre portfolio with the launch of the Flagship model BRAVIA Theatre Trio alongside the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7, BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5, BRAVIA Theatre Sub 9, BRAVIA Theatre Sub 8, BRAVIA Theatre Rear 9 and Rear 8. Designed to deliver an immersive cinematic experience at home. The new lineup combines Sony’s advanced audio innovations to create an expansive soundstage that faithfully reproduces the creator’s intended audio experience. At the heart of the portfolio is the BRAVIA Theatre Trio, a premium wireless home theatre system crafted for ultra-large screens and developed to…

Ekya Vana Early Years, the nature-based preschool and daycare programme from Ekya Schools, will welcome its first cohort at its Haralur campus on October 21, 2026. Admissions are open for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Spread across 10,000 sq. ft., the campus features a mini-forest, a butterfly garden and indoor and outdoor spaces designed to bring nature into children’s learning experiences.   Ekya Vana Early Years, Haralur, Bengaluru – a nature-inspired space where children learn through exploration, play and connection with nature   Haralur is the programme’s third Bengaluru campus, following its centres in RMV Sanjay Nagar and…

58% of Indians plan to travel abroad more in 2027 Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2027 report reveals seven emerging trends shaping Indian travel, including Signal Severance, Pilgra-merch, Sten Do Surge, Grand Odysseys, Gymcation, Sound Bound and Currency Chasers Indian travellers are putting their own spin on travel, with 91% drawn to wellness-focused stays, 89% inspired by history and mythology, and 67% having changed a destination because another offered better value Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2027 report combines proprietary search insights with research into 2,000 Indian traveller behaviour across travel intent, AI, wellness, music, history, exclusive finds and value   Leading global travel…

Following the launch of their first project in the KIADB micro-market, Assetz and Fairlark announce a new residential development with at least 1.68 million sq. ft. of estimated saleable built-up area Transaction strengthens Assetz’s presence in one of Bengaluru’s airport-led growth corridors   Assetz, a Bengaluru-based design-led residential real estate developer, has tied up land belonging to Fairlark Sagar Enterprises Centroid Pvt. Ltd., a 10-acre land parcel within the KIADB Hardware Park in North Bengaluru. The proposed residential development will have minimum 1.68 million sq. ft. of estimated saleable built-up area. This new development follows the response to the partners’…

British Safety Council has opened applications for the International Safety Awards 2027. The International Safety Awards are a globally recognised accolade celebrating organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to high standards of health, safety and wellbeing management. The 2027 awards mark the 69th year of the programme. Launching the 2027 International Safety Awards, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, said, “British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards have long been recognised by leaders and practitioners as a pinnacle of achievement, celebrating outstanding commitment to protecting and improving the health, safety and wellbeing of workers.” “At British Safety Council, our vision…