Mumbai, Aug 26: India’s occupied office space crossed 900 million square feet in the first half of 2026, reflecting steady demand from companies and continued expansion across major business markets. According to a report, occupied office space reached around 901.1 million square feet by June 2026, compared with about 847 million square feet a year earlier. The increase highlights continued activity in India’s commercial real estate sector.…
Arttd’inox Curates a Festive Collection of Luxury Stainless Steel Gifts, Blending Art, Design and Everyday Elegance
Aug 26: Arttd’inox, India’s first luxury stainless steel lifestyle brand is ushering in the festive season with a curated collection of distinctive gifting pieces that bring together art, functionality and timeless design. The brand reimagines stainless steel as a medium for artistic expression and elevated living, creating thoughtfully designed objects that add beauty and character to everyday rituals and special occasions. Jindal Lifestyle is a…
Singapore emerges as regional loyalty hub as APAC market heads towards US$142 billion
New regional industry association brings together loyalty leaders across South East Asia and India while launching its first major industry event in Singapore. Singapore – Wednesday, 26th August 2026 – The South East Asia & India Loyalty Association (SILA) has announced its official launch, bringing together a diverse range of the region’s leading brands, loyalty practitioners and technology partners to advance loyalty, customer engagement and…
Trymax Secures Multi-Million-Dollar Supply Agreement with AOI to Support InP Laser Manufacturing
Nijmegen / Taipei, 26 August 2026 — Trymax Semiconductor Equipment (“Trymax”), a specialist manufacturer of plasma- and UV-based solutions for the semiconductor and optoelectronics industries, today announced that it has been awarded a substantial, multi-year, multi-million-dollar purchase order by Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI, Nasdaq: AAOI), a leading provider of advanced optical and HFC networking products that power AI. The award reinforces Trymax’s growing footprint in advanced semiconductor device…
PM Modi Reviews Rs 30,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects, Pushes Faster Execution to Support Growth
New Delhi, Aug 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 25 reviewed six major infrastructure projects with a combined value of more than Rs 30,000 crore at the 53rd PRAGATI meeting held at Seva Teerth. The projects, spread across nine states and covering the railway, road and power sectors, are aimed at improving connectivity, strengthening infrastructure and supporting economic and industrial activity. The review focused on…
SMK Sets New Safety Benchmark as Typhoon Earns 4-Star SHARP Rating in the UK
Bengaluru, 26 August 2026: India’s premier performance helmet brand, SMK Helmets, has achieved a significant milestone in helmet safety, with its top selling full-face helmet Typhoon receiving a 4–Star safety rating from SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme), the UK’s independent, government-funded helmet safety body. The achievement makes SMK the first Indian helmet manufacturer to secure a 4–Star SHARP rating. Run by the UK’s Department for Transport since 2007, SHARP was created to give riders safety information that goes beyond the pass/fail minimum required under regulatory certification such as ECE 22.05/22.06. Helmets…
PanIIT Seeks to Transform Amaravati into a DeepTech Capital of India
Vijayawada, August 25, 2026: PanIIT Alumni India, the umbrella organisation representing more than five lakh alumni of all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), on Tuesday announced the PanIIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026, a major leadership, innovation and technology forum to be held on October 3, 2026, at Novotel Vijayawada Varun. The Summit, themed “Catalysing Innovation for Swarnandhra Vision 2047,” will be inaugurated by Mr. Nara Chandrababu…
PanIIT Explores Centre of Excellence in Amaravati to Accelerate DeepTech Innovation
Vijayawada, August 25, 2026: PanIIT Alumni India, the umbrella organisation representing more than five lakh alumni of all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), on Tuesday announced the PanIIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026, a major leadership, innovation and technology forum to be held on October 3, 2026, at Novotel Vijayawada Varun. The Summit, themed “Catalysing Innovation for Swarnandhra Vision 2047,” will be inaugurated by Mr.…
Jitin Prasada’s Morocco Visit to Give Fresh Push to Trade and Investment Ties
New Delhi, Aug 25: Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada’s two-day visit to Morocco is expected to strengthen India-Morocco economic relations and open new opportunities for trade, investment and business cooperation. Prasada has reached Morocco to co-chair the 7th Session of the India-Morocco Joint Commission with Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade. The Joint Commission meeting…
Raksha Bandhan Festive Trade Set to Cross INR 30,000 Crore, Giving Retail Business a Major Boost
New Delhi, Aug 25: Raksha Bandhan is expected to generate more than ₹30,000 crore in business across India this year, providing a significant boost to retailers, traders, manufacturers, artisans and small businesses. Markets across the country are witnessing increased consumer activity ahead of the festival, with strong demand for rakhis, sweets, dry fruits, gifts, garments, decorative items and other festive products. The rise in spending…