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PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3: Over 200+ HR professionals, CXOs, and business leaders gathered on March 28 for the SRIF HR Summit 2026 at Vijay Patil School of Management, Nerul, Navi Mumbai -- a full-day forum on the future of hiring, workforce strategy, and the governance of artificial intelligence in HR. The SRIF-HR-SUMMIT-2026 was organised by the SRF Staffing and Recruitment Industry Federation (SRIF), the summit was powered by Vijay Patil School of Management and supported by ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Publicis Groupe has just scored a major goal in the sports marketing arena and this time, it's not just about fans in the stands, but brands looking to win big. The French advertising giant has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 160over90, a leading global sports and culture-first agency that is part of WME Group. The move builds on Publicis Sports' recent expansions, including the acquisitions of Adopt and Bespoke in 2025, a partnership with Magic Johnson Enterprises, and th ...Read More >
In Q1 2025, inflows stood at $0.81 billion, followed by a sharp rebound to $1.80 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 122% increase. This was followed by a marginal dip to $1.76 billion in Q3 2025. Investments then surged to $3.73 billion in Q4 2025, before dropping steeply to $1.41 billion in Q1 2026, Vestian said. Despite the sequential decline, Q1 2026 marked the strongest first-quarter performance since 2022. "This highlights strong investor confidence in India's real estate sector, even as global ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Institutional investment in India's real estate market remains resilient, with strong domestic demand driving nearly three-fourths of the $1.6 billion inflows in the March quarter, well above the typical 20-50% share seen in the past 4-5 years, according to a report. Both domestic and global institutional firms including HDFC, Kotak, EAAA, Nuvama, Nisus, Rava-Alta, Brookfield, and Blackstone, apart from builders like TRIL, Sattva, and Aurobindo Realty are expected to continue deployi ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 2 (PTI) Software major Autodesk and Durgapur-based Pinnacle Infotech Solutions on Thursday signed an MoU to jointly accelerate digital transformation across the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) sector. The partnership aims to combine Autodesk's cloud-based platforms with Pinnacle Infotech's digital design and engineering services to drive integrated workflows, improve project coordination, and advance the adoption of digital twin and connected construc ...Read More >
Mumbai - Vietjet is inviting Indian travellers to plan their summer holidays with exciting limited-time offers, including 10% off Deluxe fares and 100% off Eco tickets, making travel to Vietnam and beyond more affordable than ever. These offers are valid across Vietjet's entire network, including direct routes from Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's most-visited destinations. From now until 9:30 PM (IST) on April 12, 2026, passengers book ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Capital inflows in Indian real estate remain firm at USD 1.6 billion in Q1 2026, with Delhi NCR and Bengaluru accounting for 46 per cent of the inflow, according to Colliers India. Institutional investment volumes rose by 25 per cent year-on-year, primarily supported by a significant surge in domestic investor interest. While overall investment volumes saw a sequential dip, the quarterly inflows remained 64 per cent higher than the average first-quarter volume ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Foreign investors were cautious to put money in Indian real estate during January-March amid the West Asia conflict, as their investments plunged 75 per cent to USD 400 million compared to the previous quarter, according to Colliers. Real estate consultant Colliers India expects foreign investors to remain cautious through this year due to global economic uncertainties. The consultant data showed that the total institutional investments in real estate fell drastically by ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The real estate sector in India recorded institutional investments worth $1.6 billion in the January-March quarter of 2026, a 25 per cent rise year-on-year, driven largely by a surge in domestic capital, according to a report released on Thursday. According to Colliers, Indian investors led the charge, with pumping in $1.2 billion -- up 57 per cent year-on-year -- and accounting for three-fourths of the total inflows. This suggests a significant shift from th ...Read More >
New Delhi: ServiceNow, (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, has announced the appointment of Kulmeet Bawa as Managing Director (MD) and Group Vice President (GVP), ServiceNow India and SAARC. This strategic appointment reinforces ServiceNow's commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing markets and a vital driver of digital transformation. Kulmeet brings a distinguished career spanning over two decades in enterprise technology and SaaS businesses across the region and ...Read More >
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its presence in India and Southwest Asia. Vikas Chawla will lead the company's strategy and growth in the region starting April 1, 2026. Hyatt plans to add nearly 5,000 rooms to its pipeline in 2025. The company is strengthening its brand in key cities and exploring new destinations. New Delhi: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India and Southwest Asia effective April 1, 20 ...Read More >
India's total data centre (DC) stock across major cities is projected to increase by 30 per cent year-on-year in 2026, supported by an estimated 500 MW of new supply, according to CBRE. The sector has also seen a sharp rise in investments, totalling $56.4 billion in 2025 alone, bringing the cumulative total to $126 billion. The investments are expected to increase by approximately 45 per cent year-on-year to exceed $180 billion in 2026. Data centres have, for the first time, been classified as ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1: India's data centre (DC) capacity is projected to grow around 30 per cent year-on-year in 2026, driven by strong demand and continued investor interest, according to a report released on Wednesday. Capacity expansion and supply growth As per an analysis by CBRE, the estimates suggest an addition of nearly 500 MW of new supply this year, building on the record 440 MW capacity added in 2025 -- a 160 per cent jump compared to the previous year. Domestic total data centre capa ...Read More >
New Delhi : ServiceNow, (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, has announced the appointment of Kulmeet Bawa as Managing Director (MD) and Group Vice President (GVP), ServiceNow India and SAARC. This strategic appointment reinforces ServiceNow's commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing markets and a vital driver of digital transformation. Kulmeet brings a distinguished career spanning over two decades in enterprise technology and SaaS businesses across the region an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt's business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt's commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt's most strategically important growth markets. Also Read | 'Un ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], April 1: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt's business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt's commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt's most strategically important growth markets. - A ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): India's benchmark indices staged a sharp rebound at the opening bell on Wednesday, tracking a relief rally in global equities amid easing geopolitical tensions. The BSE Sensex opened at 73,630.84, surging 1683.29 points or 2.34% at 9:17 am, compared to its previous close of 71,947.55 on Monday. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 began the session at 22,823.05, up 491.65 points or 2.20%, after ending Monday at 22,331.40. Also Read | Stock Market Today: Mass ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's benchmark indices staged a sharp rebound at the opening bell on Wednesday, tracking a relief rally in global equities amid easing geopolitical tensions. The BSE Sensex opened at 73,630.84, surging 1,683.29 points or 2.34% at 9:17 am, compared to its previous close of 71,947.55 on Monday. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 began the session at 22,823.05, up 491.65 points or 2.20%, after ending Monday at 22,331.40. In the currency market, the Indian Rupee opened weaker at 96.71 against ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): India's benchmark indices staged a sharp rebound at the opening bell on Wednesday, tracking a relief rally in global equities amid easing geopolitical tensions. The BSE Sensex opened at 73,630.84, surging 1683.29 points or 2.34% at 9:17 am, compared to its previous close of 71,947.55 on Monday. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 began the session at 22,823.05, up 491.65 points or 2.20%, after ending Monday at 22,331.40. In the currency market, the Indian R ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has appointed Shashank Jain as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD) of the Manager of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The current MD & CEO Alok Aggarwal will continue until June 30 and the appointment of Jain will be effective from July 1, the REIT said in a statement. Jain is joining the REIT from PwC India where he co-leads the deals practice. He has 25 years of experience working in leadership roles across real estate ...Read More >
New Delhi - Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd., a leading company in cutting edge water technology has been awarded recognition as one of the Most Innovative Companies in the Asia-Pacific regions for 2026 by Fast Company; ranking 10th in the Asia-Pacific Region. Akvo is one of only three Companies from India listed on the 2026 Global List, further strengthening its international presence in the innovation space. Akvo's inclusion underscores its pioneering work in Atmospheric Water Generat ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the ongoing US-Israel and Iran war could shape the global economy in different ways -- all roads leading to higher prices and slower growth. The IMF said the war in the Middle East is upending lives and livelihoods in the region and beyond. "It is also dimming the outlook for many economies that had only just shown signs of a sustained recovery from previous crises. The shock is global, yet asymmetric. Energy i ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) The Indian stock market on Thursday extended its losses for the second consecutive session amid escalating geopolitical tensions. At the close, the Sensex was down 829.29 points, or 1.08 per cent, at 76,034.42, while the Nifty fell 227.70 points, or 0.95 per cent, to 23,639.15. The Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices declined by 0.4 per cent and 0.7 per cent, respectively. The overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms dropped to nearly Rs 436 lakh crore from ar ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 2: AONMeetings, the HIPAA-compliant browser-based video conferencing platform serving over 1,000 businesses worldwide, today announced it has been recognized in more than 30 G2 Spring 2026 Reports across three categories: Video Conferencing, Webinar, and Virtual Event Platforms. Notably, AONMeetings earned placement in G2's Asia Pacific Regional Grid® and Asia Regional Grid® Reports -- a milestone that coincides with the company's active India market expansio ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Women make up just 30 per cent of artificial intelligence professionals globally and hold only 16 per cent of AI research roles, UN Women said on Tuesday, warning that the gender gap in AI development is hardwiring bias into one of the world's most transformative technologies. Speaking after the launch of the AI Casebook on Gender and Agriculture as part of the AI Summit, UN Women Regional Director for Asia Pacific Christine Arab said the underrepresentation of women in AI is creatin ...Read More >
Anthropic has formally opened its Bengaluru office, underscoring India's position as the second-largest market for its Claude.ai platform and announcing new partnerships across enterprise, education, and agriculture. The announcement comes on the heels of AI Impact Summit 2026, happening in New Delhi, India, between February 16-20, 2026. India is now home to one of the most technically intensive developer communities using Claude, with nearly half of usage in the country tied to computer and m ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 16 (ANI): Anthropic has officially opened its new office in Bengaluru. This location serves as the company's second base in the Asia-Pacific region. The move follows the announcement that India is now the second-largest market for the AI assistant, Claude.ai. The office will be led by Irina Ghose, the Managing Director of India. The company stated that India is "home to a developer community doing some of the most technically intense AI work we see anywhe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Japanese investment bank Mizuho Securities on Wednesday said it is acquiring over 60 per cent stake in Avendus Capital from US-based investment firm KKR. Mizuho Securities, an arm of Mizuho Financial Group, aims to further strengthen its business foundation in India's rapidly developing and maturing capital markets. In a statement, Mizuho Securities said it has entered into an "agreement with the majority shareholder of Avendus Capital Private Limited to acquire over 60 ...Read More >
December 17, New Delhi -- Bangladeshi authorities must immediately drop terrorism charges against veteran journalist Anis Alamgir, release him unconditionally, and stop targeting the press with national security offenses, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. On December 15, police opened an investigation against Alamgir and three other individuals under Bangladesh's Anti-Terrorism Act, accusing the suspects of spreading propaganda in talk shows and social media posts, and conspi ...Read More >
MUMBAI: As the global air travel industry becomes larger and more complex with each passing decade, airlines and airports are increasingly moving towards digitisation. From printed paper tickets that came in airline jackets, to home-printed e-tickets, to today's digital boarding passes on mobile phones; from conventional check-in and immigration counters to biometric gates; and from local storage of information to cloud-hosted passenger systems, digitisation has transformed every stage of the pa ...Read More >
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