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Armani Beauty has recently unveiled a flagship store in Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium Mall. This grand opening coincides with the brand’s debut Diwali campaign in India, marking the luxury beauty brand’s retail expansion within the nation during the festive…
Sugarloaf TGIF Management, the parent company of TGI Fridays, has entered into a master franchise agreement with USR Hospitality, an Indian corporation. The intention is to open 51 TGI Fridays restaurants throughout India. Key Personnel John Neitzel, former…
Nissan India Reaches Export Milestone Nissan India has marked a significant achievement with the announcement of its 1.2 millionth vehicle export. The Japanese automotive company has primarily centred its focus on the Magnite model, with occasional offerings…
Dubai-based banking group, Emirates NBD, has revealed that it will acquire a majority share in an Indian bank. This move represents the most significant foreign investment in India’s financial sector to date. Emirates NBD has confirmed an arrangement to…
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) made the exciting announcement today that Mr. Tarun Garg will assume the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Subject to shareholder approval, his tenure will commence on January 1, 2026. This appointment…
Kuehne+Nagel, the international logistics firm, is expanding its operations in India with the establishment of five new fulfilment centres. The locations for these centres include Gurgaon, Kolkata, Nagpur, Mumbai, and Rajpura. This expansion will provide…
In September 2025, India significantly extended its 5G coverage, introducing over 6,400 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS). This latest data was provided by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which also reported that the total count of nationwide…
Citi Commercial Bank has announced the appointment of Srini Kannan as the new Head of Digital and Technology in India. The appointment is set to take effect in early December. Srini Kannan’s Career and Expertise Kannan brings to Citi a wealth of experience in…
Standard Chartered, a London-based financial institution, has recently entered into strategic agreements intended to increase its reach within Singapore’s business networks and boost the growth of its global India operations. These partnerships are with the…
Cos, the fashion label under the H&M brand, has unveiled its first retail outlet in India, situated in the Select Citywalk Mall, New Delhi, marking its entrance into the burgeoning South Asian marketplace. Store Design and Sustainability Efforts Cos boasts a…
Starting October 8, India will incorporate facial recognition and fingerprint verification as methods for approving transactions carried out through the nationally renowned Unified Payments Interface (UPI), according to insiders with direct knowledge of the…
Mumbai is positioning itself as the data centre powerhouse of India, commanding an impressive 40% of the country’s overall capacity and 44% of its active IT infrastructure, according to a recent report by Knight Frank. The city experienced a notable surge in…
Shifting consumer habits and an evolving retail landscape are pushing brands to rethink their strategies in Asia, particularly in the wake of a retail renaissance fueled by innovation and adaptability. As global giants and local players navigate an…
The Indian consumer lending market is set for an extraordinary leap, potentially reaching $1 trillion by 2029, driven by a robust economic landscape and shifting consumer behaviors. According to projections from GlobalData, this sector is expected to…
India’s digital growth has become a tale of promise interwoven with significant challenges. As the country’s digital economy surges, the demand for low-latency, high-capacity connectivity has never been greater, with subsea cables emerging as vital conduits.…
Zen Diamond, a worldwide jewellery retailer, has broadened its reach in India by inaugurating two additional stores in Bengaluru. This decision follows the brand’s successful introduction in Mumbai in the previous year. Expansion into South India Zen…
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