Vibrant Buildcon 2025 Brought Innovation and Impact to New Delhi

New Delhi, April 17, 2025 — Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi was buzzing with energy as it played host to Vibrant Buildcon 2025, a four-day showcase that fast became one of India’s most important gatherings for the infrastructure and construction sectors. Held from April 13th to 16th, the event brought together industry frontrunners, government officials, innovators, and professionals from across the country. The central theme that year — “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow” — set the tone for conversations focused on eco-friendly construction and future-ready technologies.

The event was formally inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, lending prestige to what shaped up to be a milestone gathering. This event, backed by the Ministry of Commerce and connecting over 100 countries, featured more than 250 exhibitors, drew in 700+ global buyers, and hosted 50,000+ local visitors across a huge 27,000 sq. m space. The convention centre buzzed with excitement — showcasing live product demos, expert talks, B2B networking, and tech-savvy podcast chats.

Reputed names such as TATA Steel, Wonderful Cement and JK Laxmi Cement shared the spotlight with RN Faucets, drawing enthusiastic crowds through interactive product demonstrations and showcasing sustainable innovations across both the construction and sanitary‑ware sectors.

Mr Rajeev Jain, Managing Director of RN Faucets Pvt. Ltd, shared his thoughts on the experience: “This event was an exciting opportunity—not just to display our latest range but to engage with professionals who were equally passionate about innovation. Our live demos received fantastic feedback.” He further added, “As a brand, we were focused on smart, water-saving solutions that meet today’s challenges while keeping the environment in mind. Vibrant Buildcon 2025 gave us the perfect stage to share that vision.”

During the course of the event, the conversations and collaborations that happened there left a mark. From startups to established players, every corner of the convention echoed with ideas about resilience, sustainability, and progress.

Vibrant Buildcon 2025 was not just about showcasing products — it was also about setting the direction for the future. By amplifying India’s presence in the global building material sector, the expo stood as a powerful step towards realising the national vision of a Viksit Bharat and an Atmanirbhar Bharat. With hundreds of opportunities for business networking, strategic partnerships, and knowledge exchange, the event laid the foundation for sustainable industry growth.

Waaree Renewables Posts Impressive Q4 FY25 and FY25 Results

New Delhi, April 17, 2025: Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. (WRTL), one of India’s fastest-growing and largest solar EPC companies, today announced its audited financial results for Q4 and full-year FY25, showcasing record-breaking growth, sustained operational strength, robust order visibility, and strong execution capabilities in the renewable energy sector.

WRTL’s Q4 FY25 revenue from operations reached ₹476.58 crore, marking a substantial 32.3% increase sequentially from ₹360.35 crore in Q3 FY25 and a remarkable 74.5% increase YoY from ₹273.31 crore in Q4 FY24. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹481.44 crore, including other income of ₹4.86 crore. The company’s operating scale and revenue generation have demonstrated consistent and sharp growth, reflecting the successful execution of high-value EPC projects. Key expenses included ₹334.96 crore in cost of EPC contracts, ₹7.50 crore in employee benefits expense, ₹4.38 crore in finance costs, ₹1.63 crore in depreciation & amortization, and ₹7.79 crore in other expenses.

For the full fiscal year FY25, WRTL reported stellar revenue growth with total revenue from operations reaching ₹1,597.75 crore, an 82.3% increase YoY from ₹876.50 crore in FY24, driven by a strong execution pipeline of large-scale solar EPC projects. Total income, including other income, jumped to ₹1,612.55 crore, a significant rise from ₹881.99 crore in FY24, reflecting both operational excellence and steady secondary income streams. The company’s cost of EPC contracts for the year was ₹1,238.80 crore, indicating successful handling of high-value project deliveries. Despite the increased scale, cost controls remained efficient, aiding margin preservation. Strategic project wins have strengthened WRTL’s position as a leading solar EPC player for C&I and utility-scale markets, while the expansion of capabilities has set the foundation for hybrid RE solutions and RTC (Round-the-Clock).

As of March 2025, India’s total renewable energy capacity reached 220.10 GW, with solar contributing 105.65 GW. The government aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, including 280 GW from solar, driving rapid sector growth and creating opportunities for expansion and innovation. This shift is being fueled by supportive policies and advances in clean energy technologies, along with rising demand in the C&I, utility-scale, and hybrid project segments.

Commenting on the results Mr. Manmohan Sharma, CFO, Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited said: “We are pleased to report a revenue of ₹1,597.75 crore for FY25, compared to ₹876.50 crore in FY24, reflecting an impressive growth of 82.29%. Our strong cash flow further reinforces our financial stability and ability to invest in future growth. Notably, India’s solar power sector, in particular, experienced a remarkable surge, with capacity additions reaching 23.83 GW in FY2025- substantially higher than the 15.03 GW added in the previous year.

Recognizing the evolving needs of the energy landscape, we have expanded our capabilities into Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) EPC solutions, further strengthening our position as a comprehensive clean energy player. Backed by a robust order book of 3.2 GW in Solar EPC and 40 MWh in BESS EPC, we are well-positioned to deliver large-scale, next-generation projects.

We remain well-positioned, operationally resilient, and committed to driving the energy transition with high-quality, sustainable solutions. With innovation and sustainability at the core of our business, we are confident in our ability to create long-term value for all stakeholders.”

WRTL’s demonstrated expertise in executing high-value EPC projects and its focus on operational efficiency position it well for continued success. The company remains committed to supporting the global clean energy transition through innovation and expansion of its capabilities. Recent appointments, including Mr. Sudhir Arya as an Independent Director and Mr. Manmohan Sharma as CFO, further strengthen the leadership team.

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. is dedicated to driving sustainable growth and maintaining its leadership position in the renewable energy sector through strategic investments, operational excellence, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability.

Warehouse by Mudita Brings Biggest Designer Sale to Hyderabad

Hyderabad, India (Date) – Get ready, Hyderabad! The most anticipated luxury fashion exhibition of the year is making its way to the City of Nizams. Warehouse is bringing its legendary Sale to Hyderabad on 24th April, 2025 at Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills. The country’s most loved designer sale is opening its doors for one day only—and trust us, you don’t want to miss this.

If you love designer wear and want to shop at a fraction of their price, this is your golden ticket. Shop bridal lehengas, dreamy sarees, festive outfits, trousseau must-haves, and summer wedding essentials—all from 40+ of India’s top designers at upto 70% off!

Expect stunning finds from Rohit Bal, Anushree Reddy, Masaba, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, S&N By Shantnu Nikhil, Dhruv Kapoor, Papa Don’t Preach By Shubhika, Vikram Phadnis, Elisha Wadhwani, Tasva By Tarun Tahiliani, Rococo By Raghvi, Shaveta & Anuj, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Abraham & Thakore, Varun Nidhika and many more. Whether you’re a bride, groom, wedding guest, or just someone who loves a good fashion steal—this is your chance to own luxury at less.

But the excitement begins even earlier for the truly discerning luxury enthusiasts! Warehouse has a special VIP Hour from 10 AM to 11 AM on 24th April. This exclusive window, requiring prior registration, offers a first look at the entire collection. Imagine having an hour of unhurried browsing, the first pick of the most coveted pieces, and the chance to shop the absolute best deals before anyone else. For those who appreciate exclusivity and the thrill of discovering the best, must-have items, the WH VIP Hour is an unmissable opportunity to elevate your Warehouse experience.

Crack Academy’s 90+ Centers Set to Transform Education and Employment in HP

Crack Academy is set to revolutionize education and employment in Himachal Pradesh by establishing over 90 coaching centers across the state. This initiative not only enhances access to quality competitive exam coaching but also generates thousands of job opportunities, contributing to the region’s economic growth.

By setting up these centers, Crack Academy ensures that students from rural and remote areas no longer have to travel long distances for quality education. These centers will provide structured learning, expert mentorship, and well-curated study materials, helping students prepare effectively for competitive exams. In addition to supporting students, this initiative is expected to directly employ 5,000 people, with additional indirect employment opportunities emerging in the education sector.

A key aspect of this expansion is creating a supportive learning environment where students receive guidance tailored to their needs. With dedicated coaching centers in place, students will have access to personalized mentorship, regular assessments, and career counseling, ensuring they stay on the right track toward success. These resources will not only help them excel in exams but also build confidence in their academic journey.

Beyond just academics, this initiative is shaping a stronger learning ecosystem while fostering economic opportunities. With improved infrastructure, better access to resources, and a growing network of professionals in education, Crack Academy’s efforts are paving the way for a more skilled and empowered generation in Himachal Pradesh.

Tim Hortons Launches New Summer Coolers for 2025

National, 17.04.25: Tim Hortons® India is turning up the chill this season with its all-new lineup of Summer Coolers — a vibrant trio of refreshing beverages crafted to transform the way you sip through summer. Now available at all Tim Hortons® cafés across India, these coolers are bursting with bold flavours, fizzy fun, and ultimate refreshment.

The new Summer Coolers collection showcases three bold and refreshing flavours — Mango & Ginger, Strawberry & Grapefruit, and Passion Fruit & Yuzu — each capturing the vibrant spirit of the season. From the tropical sweetness of mango with a zesty ginger twist to the vibrant blend of strawberry and grapefruit, and the exotic tang of passion fruit paired with yuzu, every sip is a burst of summer in a cup. Specially crafted to beat the sweltering Indian heat, these limited-edition coolers are the perfect pick-me-up for those craving a flavorful escape.

On this launch, Tarun Jain, CEO of Tim Hortons India said, “We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new Summer Coolers at Tim Hortons India! Blending global cold beverage expertise with India’s favorite fruity and fizzy flavours, these refreshing sips are crafted to awaken your senses and delight your taste buds. This launch reflects our passion for seasonal innovation and our promise to keep the menu fresh, exciting, and full of surprises. Beat the heat in style — drop by your nearest Tim Hortons India to sip on our all-new Summer Coolers, or order your refreshment fix via Zomato and Swiggy!”

The brand is set to roll out even more innovations across drinks and food in the coming months, promising new flavors, seasonal specials, and exciting new bites for customers to fall in love with. Guests can also enjoy freshly crafted sandwiches and salads made with premium ingredients that highlight Tim Hortons’ commitment to quality and taste.

Dr. Bhaskar Gupta Appointed Vice Chancellor of JIS University

Kolkata, April 17, 2025: Dr. Bhaskar Gupta a distinguished academician has joined JIS University as Vice Chancellor.

A distinguished academician and researcher, Dr. Gupta brings with him over four decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership.

Dr. Bhaskar Gupta, a distinguished academician from Kolkata and an alumnus of Jadavpur University, brings with him decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He has held several key positions at Jadavpur University, including Vice Chancellor, Head of the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, and Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology.

An expert in advanced antenna systems and RF technologies, Dr. Gupta has over 350 publications, three books, and numerous government-funded research projects to his credit. He has guided 36 Ph.D. scholars and continues to mentor future researchers.

A recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Institution of Engineers (India), he is a Fellow of multiple professional bodies and has served on prestigious academic and government panels, including as Chairman of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board and Independent Director at RailTel and DFCCIL.

Speaking on this occasion, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director of JIS Group, said, “Dr. Bhaskar Gupta’s visionary academic leadership and unparalleled commitment to research excellence will significantly enrich the intellectual and innovative ecosystem of JIS University. We are privileged to have such a stalwart of Indian academia lead our institution into its next chapter of growth”.

Unlock Creativity at Lil Stitchers’ Summer Camp for Kids in 2025
Looking for an exciting and creative hands-on/screens-off summer activity for your child? Lil Stitchers’ Summer Club 2025 at The hab by Usha in Mumbai is the perfect opportunity to do so. Designed for kids aged 5 to 17, this engaging camp introduces and encourages young makers to explore the world of creativity, design, textures and textile, learning fun techniques like crochet, punch needle, macramé, stitching, and more – all in a lively, guided environment.
The camp runs across April, May, and June, allowing participants to pick any five consecutive weekdays (Mon–Fri) that fit their schedule. What’s even better? To make sure that the experience is even more fun each ticket is a buddy pass, meaning your child can bring along their bestie to create memories for a lifetime!
With all materials provided, no prior experience required, and a welcoming space for guardians, Lil Stitchers’ Summer Club promises a memorable and educational adventure into the world of crafts. Sessions are held from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at The hab by Usha, Khar (W), Mumbai, with a participation fee of ₹4999 for five sessions.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for your little creator to enjoy learning new skills, make new friends, and unleash their creativity in multiple ways, keeping them busy through the summer!
 
Event Details:
  • Date: Any 5 Consecutive Weekdays (Mon–Fri) in April, May, June
  • Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Venue: The hab by Usha, Khar (W), Mumbai
Arch College Opens Admissions for 2025

Jaipur: ARCH College of Design & Business, Jaipur invites applications for Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programs in Design through AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design).

The college offers a wide gamut of industry-oriented courses of global standards with degree programmes. The various UG & PG programmes offered are Fashion, Interior, Jewellery, Communication, Photography, Digital Design and Design Communication, coupled with specialised courses combining Design education with Business and Entrepreneurial knowledge.

ARCH is affiliated with the University of Rajasthan for Bachelor of Design Degree (B.Des) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), for Masters in Design Entrepreneurship affiliated to the Vishvakarma Skills University, Jaipur. Additionally, in strategic partnership with Pearson, ARCH is accredited to deliver six BTEC Level 5 HND qualifications in Art and Design.

Last date to apply: April 25th, 2025

Kyndryl Rolls Out AI Private Cloud to Enhance Enterprise AI Solutions

Bangalore, April 17, 2025 – Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today introduced a suite of AI private cloud services and consulting expertise designed to deliver a seamless, end-to-end experience for enterprise-grade AI solutions – from design and rapid development to full operation.

Kyndryl’s AI Private Cloud services encompass broad consulting services that will enable customers to design, plan and launch a successful AI project. The services include identification of high-ROI industry use cases to support the design and build of AI prototypes, confirming production readiness and moving customers to a production environment.

To accelerate customer adoption and implementation of AI Private Cloud services, Kyndryl offers cloud deployment options tailored to specific models and use cases. Kyndryl Consult will advise customers on the deployment option that best aligns with their AI strategies and business goals.

The new AI Private Cloud services build on Kyndryl’s ongoing collaboration with NVIDIA and other ecosystem partners to establish AI private cloud capabilities around the globe, including the recently established dedicated AI Private Cloud in Japan using the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA.

Customers want a reliable, secure and simpler approach to creating and implementing AI and generative AI workloads on the cloud, while meeting their performance requirements – from LLM training on public cloud to inference on a private AI,” said Nicolas Sekkaki, Global Cloud Practice Leader, Kyndryl. “Our AI Private Cloud capabilities expand our portfolio of services that can support applications and solutions running across private and public environments and will deliver enhanced efficiency, reduced costs and time to market, improved productivity, and better user experience that customers expect.”

Kyndryl’s AI Private Cloud environment includes services and capabilities around containerization, data science tools and microservices to deploy and manage AI applications on the private cloud. These tools facilitate development, testing and deployment of AI models, enabling a cohesive and integrated AI environment. The versatile Kyndryl AI Private Cloud can be applied to a range of customer use cases and generative AI opportunities emerging across industries, such as in:

  • Financial services to enhance data security, risk management, and customer experience, enabling institutions to gain insights, detect fraud and automate processes within a security and compliance-rich environment.
  • Healthcare to facilitate secure handling of sensitive patient data while leveraging AI capabilities to improve diagnostics, personalized treatment and operational efficiency.
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications to empower virtual assistants, network performance optimization and synthetic network data generation.
  • Manufacturing to enable predictive maintenance, digital twins and quality control.

Customers adopting the AI private cloud environment will benefit from Kyndryl’s decades of experience managing, running and transforming missioncritical applications and systems. By leveraging the technology and capabilities of its global alliance partner ecosystem, including NVIDIA’s AI Enterprise software platform, Kyndryl can enable successful development, implementation and use of enterprise-grade AI solutions.

Kyndryl’s new AI Private Cloud services include AI data foundations and MLOps/LLMOps services, enabling customers to efficiently manage their AI data pipelines and machine learning operations. Kyndryl also supports a unified enterprise-grade approach for accelerated AI development. This integration opens the door to possibilities in inference, where a trained model uses its learned patterns to make predictions or solve tasks on new, unseen data, available for customers looking to accelerate their journey to private AI.

Global business and technology leaders are in a race to capitalize on the potential advances and advantages of AI. While 86% of leaders are confident their AI implementation is best in class, only 29% of those leaders believe their AI is ready to manage future risks. This highlights the critical need for comprehensive and scalable AI private cloud services to help bridge the gap between confidence and readiness.

Kyndryl’s AI Private Cloud services optimize data infrastructure with sovereign and compliant attributes and provide robust data privacy measures that allow businesses to maintain control over their data, while helping achieve regulatory compliance. Learn more about Kyndryl’s Private Cloud Services.

Navkar Mahamantra Diwas Sparks Global Unity in a Historic Spiritual Celebration Led by Shri Prithviraj Kothari

India, April 17th, 2025: April 9, 2025, was a historic day for mankind as Navkar Mahamantra Diwas was celebrated with deep devotion and mass participation across 6,000+ venues in India and in 108 countries worldwide. Spearheaded by Shri Prithviraj Kothari, Chairman of Jain International Trade Organization (JITO), the event witnessed an unprecedented offline and online […]

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