Author: Deshwale Business Desk

Indriya, the jewellery brand from the Aditya Birla Group, has expanded its footprint in Pune with the launch of two new stores at Amanora Mall in Hadapsar and Phoenix Mall of the Millennium in Wakad. The move strengthens the brand’s presence in one of Maharashtra’s fastest-growing urban markets and takes its total store count in Pune to six. The expansion comes as Indriya continues to build its retail network across India, focusing on cities where consumers are increasingly seeking personalised, design-led and experience-driven jewellery shopping experiences. Pune, with its growing population of professionals, entrepreneurs and young families, has emerged as…

Global industrial real estate developer Panattoni has announced the appointment of Abhilash Pasupuleti as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for India, marking a significant step in the company’s ambitious expansion plans across the country. The appointment comes as Panattoni accelerates its presence in India’s rapidly growing industrial and logistics real estate sector. As COO, Pasupuleti will oversee operations across the company’s expanding development portfolio and work closely with senior leadership to drive growth, operational excellence and customer-focused infrastructure development. Panattoni has made notable progress in India over the past few years through several landmark projects. These include its flagship development at…

As India’s commercial real estate sector evolves, technology is becoming as important as location, design and infrastructure. Recognising this shift, Superb Realty has partnered with Enlite, an intelligent building operations platform, to embed advanced digital intelligence into its commercial developments. The collaboration aims to create smarter, more efficient and future-ready business spaces that can adapt to changing operational needs. The partnership will see Enlite’s technology integrated into Superb Realty’s flagship commercial projects, including Superb Altura and the company’s upcoming commercial development in Vikhroli. Rather than treating technology as an additional feature, the two companies are focusing on making intelligence a…

Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global have strengthened their partnership with a landmark agreement to develop three new luxury and premium hotels across India and Nepal. The projects, expected to open by 2031, will add nearly 450 rooms to Marriott’s growing portfolio in South Asia and introduce some of the hospitality giant’s most recognised brands to key destinations in the region. The agreement includes the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Kathmandu, The Westin Kathmandu, and JW Marriott Hotel Siliguri. The developments are expected to cater to both international travellers and local residents while supporting tourism growth and economic development in the…

Hamdard Laboratories India has strengthened its commitment to celebrating India’s rich heritage by associating with the web series Made in India – The Titan Story as a co-sponsor. The series, featuring acclaimed actor Jim Sarbh, explores the remarkable journey of Titan and highlights how one of India’s most recognised homegrown brands built a lasting legacy through innovation, trust and consumer connection. The partnership reflects a shared belief in recognising Indian institutions that have shaped generations of consumers while continuing to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. For Hamdard, a company with a history spanning more than a century, the…

India’s e-commerce landscape is rapidly evolving, and Meesho is betting that the future of online shopping lies in discovery rather than search. The company has unveiled the growing impact of PRISM (Personalised Ranking and Intent Signal Module), its proprietary artificial intelligence system that is transforming how millions of Indians discover products and make purchasing decisions online. Unlike traditional e-commerce platforms that rely heavily on users typing specific product searches, PRISM is designed to understand consumer intent in real time. The system reflects the shopping habits of a large segment of Indian consumers who prefer browsing and discovering products rather than…

In a significant collaboration that blends luxury hospitality with global influence, JW Marriott has announced actress and global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as its new Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership marks an important step in the brand’s efforts to strengthen its globally recognised “Stay in the Moment” platform while highlighting India’s growing influence in the international travel and hospitality sector. JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hospitality brands, said the collaboration aims to bring a fresh perspective to its philosophy of mindful travel, well-being and purposeful experiences. Through this association, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will represent…

By: Hiren Gandhi As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global energy markets, India is emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of a rapidly changing oil landscape. Rising tensions in the Middle East, ongoing friction between Iran and the United States, and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have once again highlighted the importance of energy security in international relations. Against this backdrop, the visit of Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez to India from June 3 to June 7 assumes considerable significance. The visit goes beyond conventional diplomacy and reflects the growing importance of energy partnerships, trade relations, investment opportunities,…

By: Hiren Gandhi વિશ્વની રાજનીતિમાં તેલ માત્ર ઊર્જાનો સ્ત્રોત નથી, પરંતુ એક શક્તિશાળી રાજદ્વારી સાધન પણ બની ગયું છે. જે દેશ પોતાની ઊર્જા સુરક્ષાને મજબૂત રાખે છે તે આર્થિક તેમજ વ્યૂહાત્મક રીતે વધુ સક્ષમ બને છે. હાલમાં મધ્ય પૂર્વમાં વધતા તણાવ, અમેરિકા અને ઈરાન વચ્ચેના મતભેદો તથા સ્ટ્રેઇટ ઓફ હોર્મુઝને લઈને ઊભી થયેલી અનિશ્ચિતતાએ વૈશ્વિક તેલ બજારને અસર કરી છે. આવા સમયમાં ભારત પોતાની સંતુલિત અને વ્યૂહાત્મક ઓઇલ ડિપ્લોમસીના કારણે મજબૂત સ્થિતિમાં જોવા મળી રહ્યું છે. ૩ થી ૭ જૂન દરમિયાન વેનેઝુએલાની કાર્યવાહક રાષ્ટ્રપતિ ડેલ્સી રોડ્રિગ્ઝની ભારત મુલાકાત વૈશ્વિક ઊર્જા રાજકારણના પરિપ્રેક્ષ્યમાં મહત્વપૂર્ણ માનવામાં આવે છે. આ મુલાકાત માત્ર રાજદ્વારી…

In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s small business ecosystem, Meesho has partnered with BSE to launch Project Shikhar, an initiative designed to help high-performing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) prepare for public listing on the BSE SME platform. The collaboration seeks to support digital-first businesses in their journey from successful online enterprises to investor-ready public companies. Through structured guidance and support, the initiative aims to address one of the biggest challenges faced by growing MSMEs: access to growth capital. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the presence of Lopamudra Rao, Head…