AI “searches,” humans “assist” purchases — Shanghai, Bangkok, and Mumbai lead in AI-driven shopping Tokyo, Japan, Mar 23: transcosmos has conducted its proprietary “Global Online Shopping Trends Survey 2026,” summarizing the latest trends in AI-powered shopping using generative AI. The survey compares how consumers in eight major cities utilize AI at each stage of the shopping process—from product discovery and comparison to final purchase—and where…
Salaam Bombay Foundation empowers Grassroots Adolescent Entrepreneurs through Dolphin Tanki
Mumbai, Mar 23: Salaam Bombay Foundation in collaboration with NMIMS School of Business Management hosted the 5th edition of its flagship entrepreneurial platform, Dolphin Tanki. This unique platform is designed to nurture and accelerate young entrepreneurs from resource-challenged backgrounds and replicates real investor settings, giving participants vital exposure and feedback showcased ventures across diverse sectors including beauty and wellness, mobile repairing, beauty and wellness, photography, video editing, graphic designing, and more. Mentorship is…
Vincom Retail Hosts Global Partner Forum, Unveils Vision for Experiential Retail Growth
Ho Chi Minh City, March 23 (BNP): Vincom Retail hosted a large-scale partner forum titled “The New Era – Partnering to Shape the Future” in Ho Chi Minh City on March 20, bringing together over 500 domestic and international stakeholders to discuss emerging trends and collaboration opportunities in Vietnam’s evolving retail landscape. The event saw participation from leading global and regional brands including UNIQLO, MUJI,…
The House of Lakmē and p é r o Close Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI with a Grand Finale Showcase
Mumbai, Mar 23: Lakmē unveiled its latest beauty statement, the Lakmē 9to5 Hya Beach Edit, at the Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI Grand Finale in collaboration with celebrated design house p é r o. Closing the season at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, the showcase translated Lakmē’s beauty vision onto the runway, celebrating the modern working individual who moves seamlessly between ambition and moments of well-earned escape. Joining the runway, Aneet Padda embodied the confident and expressive spirit of the Lakmē woman. The runway…
Adyen Expands Partnership with Cathay Pacific, Extends Direct Acquiring to India and Key Global Markets
Singapore, March 23 (BNP): Global financial technology platform Adyen on Monday announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific, extending direct acquiring services across multiple international markets, including India. The enhanced collaboration, which builds on a partnership that began in 2014, now covers markets such as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Japan, and most recently, India. The…
West Asia Crisis Puts India’s Energy Strategy to the Test, Accelerates Shift to Resilient Supply Chains
New Delhi (BNP Analysis): The ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have once again exposed the vulnerabilities—and emerging strengths—of India’s energy and supply chain architecture. While immediate disruptions have been contained, the situation is fast becoming a stress test for the country’s long-term economic resilience. At the heart of the government’s response lies a familiar concern: energy security. With the Strait of Hormuz—a critical artery…
Centre to Launch 7th Round of Critical Mineral Auctions to Boost Resource Security
New Delhi, Mar 23 (BNP): G. Kishan Reddy will on Monday launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks, in a move aimed at strengthening India’s mineral security and supporting emerging sectors such as clean energy and advanced technologies. The launch will take place in the presence of Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey, the Ministry of…
Coal Gasification Crucial for Energy Security, Industrial Growth: G. Kishan Reddy
New Delhi, Mar 22 (BNP): G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday said coal gasification will play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s energy security, reducing import dependence and supporting industrial growth, while addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026. Speaking to industry leaders, experts, start-ups, researchers and policymakers, the minister said India’s rapidly expanding economy requires a balanced energy strategy that aligns growth with sustainability. He noted…
Zydus Launches Semaglutide Injection in an Innovative, Reusable Multi-Dose Pen Device in India
Business Wire India The novel pen device will be available for patients in a prefilled cartridge administered using a patient-friendly reusable pen for which the company has exclusive rights The drug will be launched under the brand names – SEMAGLYN TM, MASHEMA TM and ALTERME TM Zydus Lifesciences Limited (including its subsidiaries, hereafter referred to as “Zydus”), an innovation-led global lifesciences company, has launched Semaglutide…
PepsiCo India Boosts Water Security, Restoring 1.48 Billion Litres Through Watershed and Community Initiatives
Business Wire India Marks World Water Day with a continued focus on water stewardship through Sustainable Water Resource Development and Management and community-driven Water & WASH initiatives Driven by its ‘Partnership of Progress’ philosophy, efforts span watershed management, groundwater recharge, and enhanced access to safe water Marking World Water Day, PepsiCo India reaffirmed its ongoing efforts to advance water stewardship, announcing that it replenished…