As India’s real estate and infrastructure sectors move into a more mature phase of capital formation, Budget 2026 presents a critical opportunity for the Finance Minister to strengthen the role of private credit and structured finance as engines of sustainable growth. writes Amit Goenka, CMD, Nisus Finance. India’s real estate and infrastructure sectors are entering a more mature phase of capital formation, and the Union…
Metro Brands Launches FILA’s First-Ever New-Concept Store at Mall of Asia, Bengaluru
Metro Brands Limited, has unveiled FILA’s first-ever new-concept store in India at Mall of Asia, Bengaluru (Ground Floor), marking a defining moment in the brand’s retail evolution in the country. Spanning ~1000 sq ft., the store introduces a globally inspired, design-led format that redefines how consumers experience FILA in a modern retail environment. Rooted in FILA’s iconic Italian heritage, the new store blends refined European design cues with…
Australia Deepens Karnataka Engagement; University of New South Wales to Establish Bengaluru Campus
Bengaluru, Jan 29: Australia is set to significantly deepen its engagement with Karnataka, positioning the state as a strategic hub for bilateral collaboration across education, technology and business. Addressing delegates at an interactive session on Tariff-Free Access for Indian Exporters under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), Mr. Vik Singh, Consul (Commercial) and Trade & Investment Commissioner, South Asia, Australian Trade and Investment…
Fynd’s Republic Day Report 2026 reveals New Shopping Patterns in Fashion E-commerce
Mumbai, Jan 29: Fynd, AI native retail technology company backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, today released its Republic Day Report 2026, offering a data-led view into how India’s e-commerce landscape is evolving during one of the country’s most significant national sale events. The Republic Day sale period in 2026 recorded 157.4K orders with a gross sales value of ₹298.2 million. While overall volumes were slightly moderated…
Real Estate Experts Call for Budget Measures to Boost Affordable Housing and Urban Development
Mr. Darshan Govindaraju, Executive Director at Vaishnavi Group The upcoming Budget is a key opportunity to deepen buyer confidence and strengthen the housing ecosystem. A sustained push on urban infrastructure, access to long-term capital, and ease-of-doing-business reforms will be critical for stable, long-term growth in real estate. Policy measures that support homebuyers and improve sector liquidity can meaningfully accelerate India’s urban development agenda. Mr. Madhusudan…
Astrotalk Reports Over 85 Percent Revenue Growth in FY25
Astrotalk reported a strong financial performance in FY25, led by higher user engagement, an increase in paid consultations, and better monetisation across its app-led services in India’s major urban markets. Total income rose 85% year-on-year to INR 1,214 crores in FY25, compared with INR 656 crores in FY24. Revenue from operations stood at INR 1,176 crores, indicating continued demand across core astrology consultation services. Tier-I…
S&P Global Upgrades Biocon Biologics Credit Rating To ‘BB+’ Revises Outlook to “Stable”
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Jan 29: Biocon Biologics Limited, a fully integrated, global biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., today announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the Company’s long-term issuer credit rating to ‘BB+’ from ‘BB’, and revised the outlook to “Stable”. The rating on the senior secured notes issued by Biocon Biologics Global PLC has also been upgraded to ‘BB+’. This positive development…
Dr Anish Shah Expresses Grief Over Tragic Aviation Incident in Maharashtra
Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic news of the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier today. As a senior leader and policymaker, he played a significant role in shaping the development agenda of Maharashtra and worked tirelessly for the welfare of its citizens. His sudden passing is a…
Industry Leaders Urge Budget 2026 Reforms to Boost Manufacturing, Housing and MSME Growth Alternate Strong Headlines
Mr. Abhishek Somany, Managing Director and CEO, SOMANY Ceramics Natural gas constitutes one of the most critical input costs in ceramic tile manufacturing, yet it continues to remain outside the GST framework. This exclusion leads to a significant cascading tax impact, as manufacturers bear tax levies without access to input tax credit, thereby increasing production costs significantly. Bringing natural gas under GST would meaningfully improve…
COLORFUL Launches Flagship iGame X870E VULCAN OC Motherboard
Mumbai, India, Jan 28: Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PCs, laptops, and HiFi audio, unveils its flagship motherboard, the iGame X870E VULCAN OC, built on the AMD X870E platform for enthusiasts and extreme overclockers. Even prior to its official launch, the motherboard made global headlines by pushing the AMD Ryzen™ 7 9800X3D processor to an astounding 7335.48MHz, setting a new world…