Pic Credit: Pexel New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): Global steel demand is expected to remain subdued in the near term, with meaningful recovery likely only in 2027, according to a recent report by Centrum citing estimates from the World Steel Association. The report projects global steel demand growth of just 0.3% in 2026, reflecting continued weakness in key markets. China, the world’s largest steel consumer,…
Indian Equity Markets Surge on Easing West Asia Tensions
News Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): Indian equity markets recorded a strong rally today, driven by improved global sentiment as geopolitical tensions in West Asia showed signs of easing. Benchmark indices posted notable gains, with the Nifty rising by 500 points and the Sensex advancing 0.7%. The positive momentum was supported by renewed investor confidence, as concerns over potential disruptions in global markets and energy supplies…
Surmaye Celebrates Motherhood Through Craft, Memory, and Meaning This Mother’s Day
Apr 16: This Mother’s Day, Surmaye offers a moment of stillness—a gentle invitation to honour motherhood not through grand gestures, but through pieces that hold memory, meaning, and time within their folds. Rooted in its philosophy of “A Conscious Pause,” Surmaye approaches design with a sense of quiet intentionality—much like the enduring presence of a mother. There is a certain poetry in the everyday rituals…
Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Art Day’ by Celebrating the 6 Year Anniversary of Their ‘Fashion and Art With Purpose’ Community Established in 2020
Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks World Art Day 2026 through their Pan-African “Art and Fashion with Purpose” community, established by Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. On this occasion, the Merck Foundation also proudly celebrates the 6-year anniversary of this impactful community, which continues to harness the power of art and fashion to address critical health…
Omdia: VIDAA Set to Overtake LG’s webOS in Europe as Chinese TV Brands Gain Ground
Business Wire India Omdia forecasts that V (formerly VIDAA), the smart TV operating system developed by Hisense, is set to overtake LG’s webOS in European shipments in 2025, signaling a significant shift in the competitive dynamics of the smart TV market. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260415032885/en/ Europe TV OS Platform Share of Shipments VIDAA’s rapid…
BPTP Awards INR 488 Crore Construction Contract for Downtown 66 to NCC Limited
Business Wire India BPTP Limited announces the award of the construction contract for its residential development, Downtown 66 in Sector 66, Gurugram, to NCC Limited. The contract, valued at approximately INR 488 Crore, pertains to civil structure and finishing with a total construction area of approximately 1,79,302 Sq.mtr. The scope of work includes towers, and other amenities, aligned with approved project plans and defined…
Rue Gilt Groupe Integrates Riskified Identity Intelligence into Its Customer Service Experience
Business Wire India Riskified (NYSE: RSKD), a leader in ecommerce fraud and risk intelligence, today announced an innovation-led partnership with Rue Gilt Groupe (RGG), a premium and luxury off-price ecommerce company, to implement risk-aware identity intelligence to transform RGG’s customer experiences. By integrating Riskified’s real-time identity risk scores directly into customer service workflows, RGG is enabling agents to instantly distinguish between loyal members and professional…
One in Three Cigarettes in the Region of The Americas in 2025 Is Illicit, New Study Finds
Business Wire India A new report highlights that 31.9% of cigarettes consumed in the Latin America and Canada region are from the illicit market, making it a global hotspot for illicit cigarette consumption, according to Philip Morris International internal estimates and other third-party reports. An estimated 77 billion illicit cigarettes were consumed in 2025 across the 11 countries analyzed in the study, resulting in an…
AMGTA Releases Independent Report on Additive Manufacturing’s Role in Resource-Efficient Manufacturing Systems
Business Wire India Following its 2026 Annual Member Summit, AMGTA today released Additive Manufacturing in Resource-Efficient Manufacturing Systems, an independent report establishing how additive manufacturing should be evaluated, communicated, and deployed across part, system, and enterprise levels. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260415976875/en/ The report establishes a structural argument for how additive manufacturing should be…
Moody’s Corporation Names Christina Kosmowski as CEO of Moody’s Analytics
Business Wire India Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that, in June, Christina Kosmowski will become Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s Analytics. Ms. Kosmowski brings nearly three decades of enterprise technology experience to the role, with a proven track record of accelerating growth at scale, building enduring customer partnerships, and harnessing innovation to drive business outcomes at some of the world’s leading technology companies. …