India’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem demonstrated strong growth in 2025, with total investments reaching an estimated $16 billion—up nearly 20% compared to 2024, according to the India Venture Capital Report 2026 by Bain & Company in collaboration with the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA). Deal activity also witnessed a significant boost, rising approximately 18% year-on-year, with over 1,300 transactions completed across different stages…
India’s Auto Industry Accelerates: SUVs and Export Demand Fuel Record Growth
New Delhi, Apr 2: India’s automobile industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, with strong sales momentum driven by booming SUV demand and rising exports. The combination of domestic enthusiasm for larger, versatile vehicles and growing global orders is propelling the sector to new heights. Consumer preferences are increasingly shifting toward SUVs, which offer comfort, performance, and practicality for modern lifestyles. This trend has led automakers…
IMS Noida Signs MoU with Indo Icelandic Business Association to Expand Global Learning Opportunities
New Delhi, Mar 02: In a step towards strengthening international academic collaboration and industry engagement, IMS Noida has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indo Icelandic Business Association (IIBA). The partnership aims to create new opportunities for knowledge exchange, global exposure, and skill development for students. Through this collaboration, IMS Noida and IIBA will work together to facilitate knowledge exchange, industry interaction, and international exposure for students. The MoU is expected to enable initiatives such as expert sessions, workshops, joint programs and engagement with global business networks, helping students understand international markets…
Airtel Reaches 650 Million Customers, Solidifying Global Telco Standing
New Delhi, April 2: Bharti Airtel, the world’s second largest telecom operator by customer base and one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has achieved another milestone – crossing 650 million customers. According to GSMA Intelligence, Bharti Airtel is ranked second globally by mobile customer base, with operations spread across India and Africa. Commenting on this milestone, Gopal Vittal, Executive Vice Chairman, Bharti Airtel, said:…
Duolingo English Test shows Gen Z how to turn passion into profession at Red Bull Moto Jam
New Delhi, Apr 02: The Duolingo English Test (DET) partnered with Red Bull India’s Moto Jam, one of the country’s largest motorsport festivals, for a youth-first integrated campaign designed to engage Gen Z audiences, particularly STEM and engineering students aspiring to study abroad. Held in Greater Noida, Red Bull Moto Jam 2026 brought together around 10,000 fans and featured global motorsport talent, including F1’s only rookie for the 2026 season, Arvid Lindblad. For India’s rapidly growing Formula 1 fanbase, the event represented…
Edmond Wong takes helm as the President of Orange Business Asia-Pacific from retiring predecessor Nick Lambert
Edmond Wong has been appointed as the Asia-Pacific President at Orange Business, taking over from incumbent Nick Lambert, who will be retiring by the end of April. Apr 02: Nick has successfully led the APAC region for close to seven (7) years since 2019, bringing about significant business transformations amidst a complex global landscape while delivering outstanding performances year-on-year thanks to his strategic vision and…
Driving the Future of Cleaning: Kärcher India Takes Center Stage at KPHA 2026
New Delhi, Apr 2: Kärcher India was a Sapphire Sponsor at the Kerala Professional Housekeepers Association (KPHA) convention held on 25th March. Kärcher further strengthened its foothold in the professional cleaning space by setting up a dedicated stall at the convention centre, showcasing its wide range of technologically advanced cleaning solutions such as scrubber dryers, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, sweepers, and high-pressure washers. As…
WorldFish Launches Venture Platform to Mobilize Capital to Scale Aquatic Food Innovation
WorldFish today announced the launch of WorldFish Ventures (WFV), a wholly owned commercial subsidiary established to accelerate the scaling of innovations in aquatic food systems through market-based approaches and strategic partnerships. Approved by the WorldFish Board of Trustees, WorldFish Ventures represents a significant milestone in the organization’s evolution—strengthening the pathway from scientific innovation to large-scale adoption by harnessing the power of markets to deliver impact.…
Kaufman Rossin and Synack Partner to Scale AI-Powered, Continuous Penetration Testing for Regulated Companies
New partnership addresses growing gap between security priorities and real-world attack surface coverage REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Kaufman Rossin, a Top 50 public accounting, advisory, and tax firm, and Synack, the leader in penetration testing as a service (PTaaS), today announced a strategic partnership to deliver scalable, AI-powered penetration testing and continuous security validation for regulated enterprises. At a time when organizations are rapidly expanding their…
AAVantgarde appoints Philip Lao as Senior Vice President of Business Development
April 02, 2026 — AAVantgarde Bio (AAVantgarde), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering therapies for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) focused on large gene delivery via its two proprietary Adeno-Associated Viral (AAV) vector platforms, today announced the appointment of Philip Lao as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Lao joins the Company’s leadership team and will report to Dr. Natalia Misciattelli, Chief Executive Officer. “Philip brings extensive genetic medicine and…