Shishir Baijal, International Partner, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India. “We saw a growth-oriented Union Budget with limited direct measures for the housing sector, and in this context, we believe the RBI has room to consider a calibrated 25-basis point repo rate cut in the upcoming MPC meeting. While rate reductions are often associated with currency pressures, the current macro environment, marked by moderating…
SK Telecom Announces FY 2025 Financial Results, Advances AI Transformation and 5G Growth
Seoul, Feb 5: SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended 2025, reporting revenue of KRW 17.0992 trillion, operating income of KRW 1.0732 trillion, and net income of KRW 375.1 billion, in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS). On a year-on-year basis, consolidated revenue declined by 4.7% from KRW 17.9406 trillion in FY 2024, while operating…
V-Guard Q3 FY26 Revenue Rises 10.6% Despite One-Time Labour Code Impact on Profit
V-Guard Industries Reports 10.6% Revenue Growth in Q3 FY26; Profit Impacted by One-Time Labour Code Charge Kochi, Feb 05: V-Guard Industries Ltd., a leading Consumer Electricals and Electronics company, announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. Q3 FY 2025–26 Highlights Consolidated Net Revenue from Operations stood at ₹1,403.51 crore, registering a 10.6% year-on-year growth compared to…
Gartner to Spotlight Cybersecurity Trends for 2026 at Security & Risk Management Summit in Sydney
Sydney, Australia, Feb 5: The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, escalating geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an expanding threat landscape are reshaping the global cybersecurity environment, according to Gartner, Inc. These forces are driving the most critical cybersecurity trends for 2026, which will be explored at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, taking place March 16–17 in Sydney. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory…
Ahmedabad Housing Prices Rise 8 percent YoY on Strong End-User Demand: Aaiji Group
Lalit Parihar, Managing Director, Aaiji Group, a Dholera-based real estate firm “Ahmedabad’s 8% year-on-year rise in housing prices reflects the city’s fundamentally strong, end-user-driven demand. Growth here is being powered by genuine demand, improving infrastructure, and sustained economic activity across Gujarat. This steady appreciation reinforces Ahmedabad’s position as one of India’s most affordable and stable real estate markets for both homebuyers and long-term investors.”
Octobotics Raises INR 10 Cr to Advance Asset Inspection Technology
AI-Enabled NDT Robotics Startup Octobotics Raises ~₹10 Crore in Series Seed Funding to Transform Asset Integrity Across Industrial and Rail Sectors New Delhi, Feb 05: Octobotics Tech Pvt Ltd, an industrial robotics startup focused on AI-enabled Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions, has successfully raised approximately ₹10 crore in a Series Seed funding round. The round was led by Navam Capital, with participation from BYT Capital. The…
GUC Pickleball Wraps Up a High-Energy Season 1, Announces Season 2 Following Enthusiastic Response
Mumbai, Feb 05: GUC Pickleball successfully concluded Season 1 of its Pickleball League on 31st January, marking a significant milestone in its mission to build a strong, inclusive pickleball community in India. The inaugural season witnessed 16 competitive teams, vibrant cultural elements, and overwhelming enthusiasm from GUC members, setting the tone for what promises to be a thriving sporting movement. Season 1 was designed to…
Zendesk Appoints Craig Flower as Chief Operating Officer
Bangalore, India, Feb 5: Zendesk recently announced the appointment of Craig Flower as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Flower is responsible for strengthening customer engagement and service across all parts of the business, accelerating the transition to AI, and improving operational performance. His appointment underscores Zendesk’s ongoing AI-first transformation and commitment to delivering exceptional service. Flower is a seasoned technology executive who previously served…
ICAR–IARI–SMSF Hosts Seminar and Training on Regenerative Agriculture and Precision Farming
Seminar-cum-Training on Regenerative Agriculture and Precision Farming Organized under ICAR–IARI–SMSF Collaborative Project A seminar-cum-training programme on “Regenerative Agriculture and precision Farming integration for sustainable production and climate resilience” was organized at Water Technology Centre, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, under the ICAR–IARI–SMSF collaborative project “Application of Advanced Technologies for Improved Productivity and Resource-Use Efficiency in Regenerative Agriculture Production Systems.” The objective of…
Škoda Auto India Expands Kylaq Line-Up, Celebrates One Year of Strong Growth in the Sub-4m SUV Segment
Mumbai, Feb 05: Škoda Auto India, following its most successful year of sales in 2025 and the introduction of the new Kushaq, continues to accelerate growth with a strengthened product portfolio. Advancing its strategy of democratising European technology for Indian customers, the brand has expanded the variant mix of its best-selling sub-4m SUV, the Škoda Kylaq, offering greater choice, enhanced features, and improved value across…