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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…
In a recent meeting in Zurich, the founders of RootBridge, Ajay P. Singh and Nayan Srivastava, discussed the potential impact of the new free trade agreement between Switzerland and India, which takes effect on October 1. While the treaty may not have an…
Equinix has made a significant stride in India’s burgeoning digital landscape with the opening of its first International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Chennai. Here, on a nearly six-acre site in Siruseri, the newly inaugurated facility—designated as…
Italian fashion retail giant, OVS, is preparing to penetrate the Indian market. The company is set to open its first store at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi, next month. This move is part of the company’s larger global expansion strategy. OVS, which…
In the first quarter of the upcoming year, the renowned Italian luxury streetwear brand, Off-White, is set to make its debut in the Indian market. This move is a result of an exclusive distribution partnership with Brand Concepts, a prominent fashion retail…
In response to the newly implemented Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 regime, Audi India has released an updated price listing for its various models. The reductions, varying from Rs 2.6 lakh to a substantial Rs 7.8 lakh depending on the model, intend to make…
Uniqlo is poised for a dramatic uplift in its Indian operations, aiming for a threefold sales increase by 2028, according to insights shared by the company’s COO with Nikkei Asia. This ambitious goal surfaces amid a backdrop of tepid consumer spending and…
