Jaipur, Apr 27: Indian menswear today stands at a decisive intersection. Between legacy and evolution. Between ornamentation and intention. For decades, the category has relied on a singular visual code. Craft was expressed through embellishment, often equated with density, intricacy, and scale. The more visible the effort, the greater the perceived value. But as the contemporary Indian man becomes more global in his exposure and…
Escrow-Backed Commissions Signal Shift Toward a More Structured and Trust-Driven Real Estate Market
Bengaluru, April, 2026: In a move that could influence how brokerage transactions are structured in India’s real estate sector, Bengaluru-based developer SJR Primecorp has placed ₹2 crore in an escrow account to secure commission payouts for realtors associated with the Confederation of Real Estate Associates (India) (CREA (I)).The announcement was made on at an industry event held at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, in the…
Rupee Falls to 94.27 on Dollar Demand, Oil Spike Weighs
New Delhi, Apr 27 (BNP): The Indian rupee continued to weaken on Monday, slipping 11 paise to 94.27 against the US dollar in early trade, as global headwinds kept pressure on the domestic currency. The decline marks the fifth straight session of losses, driven by a combination of rising crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows, and heightened geopolitical tensions. These factors have increased demand…
India–New Zealand FTA to Accelerate Leather Sector Growth to Dollar 50 Billion by 2030
New Delhi, Apr 27 (BNP): India’s leather industry is poised for significant expansion, with projections to reach $50 billion by 2030, driven by the recently concluded free trade agreement with New Zealand and a strategic move toward value-added manufacturing. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the agreement will provide a major boost to exports by eliminating tariffs on all Indian goods from the date of…
Energy Security to Power India’s Capex Cycle: 360 ONE
New Dehi, Apr 27 (BNP): India’s push for energy security is shaping up to be a long-term investment theme, likely to drive a broad-based capital expenditure cycle across the sector, according to 360 ONE Capital Markets. The brokerage noted that evolving geopolitical risks, particularly in West Asia, are reinforcing the country’s focus on resilience, reliability, and reduced dependence on imports. This shift is expected to accelerate…
Indian Markets Open Higher Despite Crude Surge and Geopolitical Tensions
New Delhi, Apr 27 (BNP): Indian equity markets opened on a strong note Monday, recovering after three consecutive sessions of losses, even as rising crude prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions weighed on global sentiment. The BSE Sensex surged by over 500 points in early trade, reaching around 77,200, while the NSE Nifty 50 moved past the psychologically important 24,000 mark, gaining nearly 170 points. The rebound…
World IP Day 2026: Blockchain Emerges as a Critical Layer for Digital IP Protection for USD 250‑Billion Digital Economy
Hyderabad, April 27: Observed annually on, World Intellectual Property Day, established in 2000, highlights the role of creativity, innovation, and intellectual property (IP) in driving economic and cultural progress. As digital creation accelerates across artificial intelligence, media, gaming, design, and publishing ecosystems, blockchain technology is increasingly emerging not just as financial infrastructure, but as a critical audit layer for originality, attribution, and long‑term ownership verification.…
Estithmar Holding to own 49% stake in Syria’s Shahba Bank through its subsidiary Masaref Holding
Damascus, Apr 27 — Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C., listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, has signed an agreement to invest in Shahba Bank through its subsidiary Estithmar Capital. Under the deal, concluded this morning in Damascus, Masaref Holding, a subsidiary of Estithmar Capital, takes a 49% stake in Shahba Bank, marking a further step in Estithmar Holding’s regional expansion and deepening exposure to the financial…
Sinch Mailgun Report: Companies are Leaving Email Performance on the Table
SINGAPORE, Apr 27 - Sinch Mailgun, part of Sinch, has released its Email Impact Report 2026, introducing new industry benchmarks across 10 high-volume sending sectors and revealing a gap between email performance and execution. Based on insights from more than 400 billion emails sent in 2025 and a global survey of over 1,200 email senders, the report shows that while email remains a critical, high-performing channel, poor deliverability is leaving…
SK Group Establishes Foundation for AI Collaboration with Vietnam
Apr 27: SK Group announced it will collaborate with Vietnam to build the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry ecosystem and develop core AI infrastructure. At the Korea–Vietnam Business Forum held in Hanoi on April 23, SK Group signed separate memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the Nghe An Provincial Government and Vietnam’s National Innovation Center (NIC) to foster AI ecosystem development. The signing ceremony was held…