Author: Deshwale Business Desk

India’s cocktail culture is evolving rapidly, and the professionals behind the bar are becoming central figures in shaping modern drinking experiences. Recognising this growing movement, ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits subsidiary of Allied Blenders & Distillers Limited, has launched “Bar Maestro”, a nationwide bartending competition aimed at celebrating creativity, skill, and innovation within India’s bar community. Organised in partnership with Tulleeho, one of India’s leading bar and beverage education platforms, the competition seeks to provide bartenders with a platform to showcase their talent and gain industry-wide recognition. The multi-city competition officially begins on 15 June 2026…

Marriott International has achieved a landmark moment in its nearly century-long journey with the opening of its 10,000th property worldwide. The milestone was marked by the launch of the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in Rajasthan, India, highlighting the company’s continued global expansion as it approaches its 100th anniversary. What began in 1927 as a modest nine-seat root beer stand has evolved into one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Today, Marriott’s portfolio spans 10,000 properties across 146 countries and territories, serving millions of travellers every year through a diverse collection of brands and experiences. Announcing the achievement, Marriott…

In a significant move aimed at strengthening women’s participation in India’s engineering and manufacturing sectors, Bajaj Auto Foundation has announced a long-term commitment of ₹400 crore towards the Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in Engineering. The initiative, which will be implemented over the next decade, is being described as India’s largest scholarship programme dedicated to women pursuing core engineering disciplines. The announcement was made at Bajaj Auto Limited’s headquarters in Pune, where the Foundation also felicitated the first batch of 506 scholarship recipients from 40 leading engineering institutions across the country. The inaugural cohort includes students from premier institutes…

Turkish Airlines has once again earned recognition for its premium onboard dining experience, winning the Best Food & Beverage in Europe award at the 2026 APEX Best Airline Awards. The achievement marks the fifth time the airline has received the prestigious honour, reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading carriers for in-flight hospitality and culinary excellence. The award was presented during the APEX Awards Ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland, on 10 June as part of the Future Travel Experience EMEA, Ancillary & Retailing Event. The recognition highlights Turkish Airlines’ continued commitment to delivering a world-class travel experience through high-quality…

By: Hiren Gandhi અમદાવાદના માધુપુરા મસાલા બજારના વેપારી ડૉ. હિરેન ગાંધીએ 56 વર્ષની ઉંમરે અમેરિકાની American Management Universityમાંથી પીએચડીની ડિગ્રી મેળવી નોંધપાત્ર સિદ્ધિ હાંસલ કરી છે. વૈશ્વિક સપ્લાય ચેઇન મેનેજમેન્ટ અને આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય વેપાર ક્ષેત્રે કરેલા તેમના સંશોધનને આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય સ્તરે પણ માન્યતા મળી છે. તેમના જ્ઞાન અને અનુભવથી પ્રભાવિત થઈને વિયેતનામ સરકારે તેમને પોતાની આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય સપ્લાય ચેઇન વ્યવસ્થાને વધુ મજબૂત બનાવવા માટે વિશેષ આમંત્રણ આપ્યું છે. ડૉ. ગાંધીની શૈક્ષણિક સફરની શરૂઆત કોવિડ-19 મહામારી દરમિયાન થઈ હતી. વૈશ્વિક સ્તરે વેપાર અને ઉદ્યોગ ક્ષેત્રે અનિશ્ચિતતા સર્જાઈ હતી ત્યારે તેમણે આ સમયનો ઉપયોગ ઉચ્ચ અભ્યાસ અને સંશોધન માટે કરવાનો નિર્ણય લીધો હતો. તેમણે વૈશ્વિક…

By: Hiren Gandhi In a remarkable example of lifelong learning and professional perseverance, Ahmedabad-based spice trader Dr. Hiren Gandhi has earned a PhD from American Management University at the age of 56. His achievement has drawn international attention, with the Government of Vietnam inviting him to contribute to efforts aimed at strengthening global supply chain networks. Dr. Gandhi completed his doctoral studies after six years of research focused on global supply chain management, international trade and business resilience. His academic journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period marked by widespread disruptions to businesses and global trade. While many industries…

For generations, MAGGI has been more than just a quick meal. Its familiar aroma and distinctive masaledaar taste have made it a household favourite across India. Now, the brand is shining a spotlight on the journey behind the spices that create its signature flavour. Through its latest campaign, MAGGI celebrates the farmers, sourcing partners and quality processes that help deliver the taste millions of consumers know and love. The initiative highlights the careful effort that goes into producing the masala blend that has remained at the heart of the brand for over five decades. The story begins in the fields…

India’s rapidly expanding data centre industry is creating fresh opportunities across the technology and infrastructure value chain. As demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence applications, 5G networks and data localisation continues to rise, companies supplying critical infrastructure components are preparing for the next phase of growth. Among them is ELANTAS Beck India Ltd., which is strengthening its specialty chemicals capabilities to support the country’s evolving data centre ecosystem. The Pune headquartered company, a leading manufacturer of electrical insulation and electronic protection materials, has announced a renewed focus on solutions that help improve the reliability and performance of critical electrical and…

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…