GCCI and WPU Goa Confer Gomant Gaurav Sanman on Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar at Goa 2037 Conclave

Business Wire India The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), in collaboration with WPU Goa, conferred the prestigious ‘Gomant Gaurav Sanman’ upon eminent scientist Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar at a grand ceremony held at Kala Academy on April 16, 2026. The award was presented by Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, who also announced the establishment of WPU Goa University in the…

itel Announces Counter Replacement for Feature Phones – Celebrating 10 Years of Its Presence in India

Business Wire India itel, a leading tech brand of India known for its Durability, Reliability and Affordability, is celebrating 10 years of its impactful presence in India. itel has now reached a massive customer base of 15 crores, marking yet another milestone in its transformative journey. To celebrate this achievement, itel has unveiled an exciting 1-year Counter Replacement offer for any manufacturing defect in feature…

Orthogon Therapeutics Raises an Additional $11M Financing for Its BK Virus Antiviral Drug Program

Business Wire India Orthogon Therapeutics today announced the closing of a follow-on $11 million financing, bringing its total capital raised to $36 million. This financing supports the continued advancement of its first-in-class drug against BK polyomavirus. BK virus infections are a major cause of complications in transplant patients, with no approved treatments.   This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260417911548/en/  …

BlackBerry, JVCKENWOOD and SK Telecom Join Sisvel POS Patent Pool as Licensors

Business Wire India The new Sisvel Point of Sale (POS) patent pool, announced on 1 April, has added three new licensors in the last two weeks. BlackBerry, JVCKENWOOD and SK Telecom have joined founding licensors Huawei, LG Electronics and Nokia in making their patents available for license through the programme.   Sisvel POS covers 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G technologies. It is the first joint…

Zoya Unveils Its Second Boutique in Bengaluru at The Leela Palace

Business Wire India Zoya, India’s leading luxury jewellery brand and a landmark of quiet luxury, unveils its 13th boutique in India and its second in Bengaluru, with Amanpreet Ahluwalia, Business Head of Zoya from the Tata Group, leading the unveiling. Set within the Colonnade at The Leela Palace, the boutique redefines the experience as intimate, warm, and deeply meaningful. Unfolding like a poem, the boutique…

Multi-Color Corporation Announces Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization

Business Wire India   Company Expects to Emerge from Prepackaged Chapter 11 in Coming Weeks With Significantly Deleveraged Balance Sheet Including Approximately $3.8 Billion Reduction in Outstanding Funded Debt   Significant New Money Investment Will Establish Strong Liquidity Position to Support Long-Term Growth and Investment   Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC” or the “Company”), a global leader in prime label solutions, today announced that the United States…

Chemelex Makes Minority Investment in Algo8 to Advance AI-Driven Manufacturing

Business Wire India Chemelex, a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, announced today that it has made a minority investment in Algo8, an industrial artificial intelligence (AI) company, to accelerate the use of AI in manufacturing.   The investment will support further development of Algo8’s technology while enabling Chemelex to enhance its manufacturing processes and improve productivity, while continuing to deliver high product…

Andersen Consulting Adds Collaborating Firm Nuvolar

Business Wire India Andersen Consulting expands its digital transformation platform through a Collaboration Agreement with Nuvolar, a technology consultancy specializing in cloud-based software development and advanced Salesforce implementations.   Nuvolar, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Spain, provides end-to-end digital product development with deep expertise in Salesforce, custom web and mobile applications, full-stack development, UX/UI design, product management, and long-term support services. With more than…

Walk Through Time in India’s Most Remarkable Heritage Cities on World Heritage Day

As travel continues to become more intentional and experience-led, travelers are moving beyond conventional sightseeing in favor of journeys that feel slower, richer, and more immersive. This World Heritage Day, heritage destinations in India are finding renewed relevance among travelers who want to engage more deeply with culture, architecture, and history, while also enjoying the comfort and convenience of well-located stays that make exploration effortless.…

Rupee Strengthens to 92.95; Commodities Trade Mixed

Apr 17 (BNP): The Indian rupee rose by 25 paise to 92.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by improved domestic market sentiment and easing pressure on the currency. The rupee opened stronger compared to its previous close of 93.20, aided by positive cues from equity markets and expectations of easing geopolitical tensions. Reports suggesting that the Reserve Bank of India…