Author: Faisal Mahmood

An increasingly confident India First mindset is beginning to shape how students approach technology, startups, and global innovation platforms, and that shift is becoming increasingly visible at Galgotias University.   Students from the university are currently representing India at the Global EDVentures Startup Competition in Hong Kong, carrying ideas, products, and ventures that originated inside classrooms, labs, maker spaces, hostels, and collaborative student communities at Galgotias University. Their participation comes amid an incredible wave of student-led achievements emerging from the university ecosystem over the past year, including 18 winners at the global Apple Swift Student Challenge, the launch of 37…

Gurgaon-based leading real estate consultancy firm RISE Infraventures has successfully closed FY 2025-26 with an approximate Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of Rs. 4,840 crore, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. The company has also announced the launch of its Bengaluru office as part of its broader national expansion strategy.   Team RISE Infraventures marking a special moment of growth and new milestones together The strong performance reflects rising demand across premium residential, luxury, and commercial real estate segments, backed by increasing investor confidence and sustained momentum in key markets, including NCR. Speaking on the achievement, Sachin Gawri,…

Recording artist, inventor, and digital publishing innovator Eylsia Nicolas has pre‑released her biography Not Like Anyone Else as part of her BookKards pilot in India, with Meta India advising her on the budget structure for the test rollout. Early engagement with the interactive book format has been strong, but audience data shows an even more dramatic surge in demand for her music.   Eylsia Nicolas and BookKards Over recent months, Eylsia’s content has generated more than 250 million views across India and the Philippines, including over 100 million views on a single post in India. At the same time, the…

India’s sports economy generates a particular kind of coverage. Franchise valuations. Celebrity ownership. Media rights records. The numbers are genuinely extraordinary, and the stories they produce are compelling. But Nicole Junkermann, founder of NJF Holdings and Gameday by NJF Holdings, thinks the most important investment story in Indian sport right now isn’t any of those things.   Nicole Junkermann says the future of Indian sport will be built beyond the spotlight   “Everyone is looking at the asset. Not enough people are looking at what sits beneath it. The franchise is the headline. The infrastructure is the business.”   Nicole…

Finkurve Financial Services Limited (NSE: FINKURVE; BSE: 508954), one of the leading tech-first gold loan NBFCs, announced its audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026.   Priyank Kothari, Executive Director, Finkurve Financial Services Limited The Company reported strong growth across key business and financial parameters during FY26, driven by continued expansion of its technology-led phygital strategy, branch network growth, and increasing customer adoption across markets. During the year, Finkurve crossed the significant milestone of INR 1,000 crore in Assets Under Management (AUM), underscoring its growing presence in India’s secured lending ecosystem. Business Highlights: Q4…

In a remarkable medical milestone for Puducherry, East Coast Hospitals has successfully performed what is believed to be the youngest kidney transplant carried out in the region so far, completely free of cost.   Youngest Free Kidney Transplant recipient in Puducherry   This achievement was made possible with the support of the Dr. Blue India Foundation and further strengthens East Coast Hospitals’ reputation as the private hospital in Puducherry that has performed the highest number of ethical, legally compliant, and fully transparent kidney transplants.   Eleven-year-old Guruprasad’s story is one of quiet resilience. Raised along with his two siblings by…

Morepen Laboratories Limited reported strong Q4 FY26 performance with net profit rising 69% YoY to Rs. 20 crore and gross revenue increasing 22% YoY to Rs. 472 crore. Revenue growth during the quarter was supported by export momentum and expansion in the Medical Devices business, while operational momentum strengthened toward the latter part of FY26.   Morepen Labs Q4 FY2026 Financial Results   Quarterly and Annual Highlights Gross revenue grew 22% YoY to Rs. 472 Cr in Q4 FY26 Net profit increased 69% YoY to Rs. 20 Cr in Q4 FY26 API business grew 17% in Q4 FY26 Medical Devices…

For years, the success of a retail destination was largely measured by its size. Bigger malls, larger floor plates, and a higher number of stores were seen as indicators of stronger performance. However, that approach has evolved. Consumers today are not merely looking for places to shop; they are seeking environments where they can dine, unwind, socialise, and spend meaningful time.    Curated retail spaces are redefining consumer experiences by blending shopping, dining, entertainment, and community-driven engagement under one ecosystem The leasing trends visible across NCR further reinforce this transition towards curated retail environments. According to C&W data, retail leasing…

Indian companies maintained strong safety records this year, earning a prestigious award for their efforts in health, safety, and wellbeing. British Safety Council recognised 243 Indian organisation sites as winners of its prestigious annual International Safety Awards for 2026, at a gala celebratory dinner yesterday at Hotel JW Marriott at Sahar in Mumbai.   Mike Robinson, CEO, British Safety Council, addresses attendees at the International Safety Awards 2026     Of the winners, 86 Indian organisation sites were awarded a Distinction, 127 were awarded a Merit, and 30 were awarded a Pass. The winners span numerous sectors, with significant representation…

TVS Motor Company, part of TVS VENU, has been ranked #1 globally in the ‘Durable Consumer Goods’ category in the annual ‘Best Stocks in the World’, ranking published exclusively by Germany’s leading business weekly WirtschaftsWoche, based on the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Value Creators analysis.   WirtschaftsWoche, founded in 1926 and celebrating its centenary this year, is Germany’s largest weekly business publication, widely read by senior executives, institutional investors and corporate decision-makers across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Its annual ‘Best Stocks in the World’ analysis is one of the most widely cited rankings of listed companies in the German-speaking region.…