Mumbai, Feb 27: As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India to revive negotiations on the long-pending Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), Rubix Data Sciences has released new analysis highlighting the evolving dynamics of India–Canada bilateral goods trade. Currently valued at USD 8.7 billion, India–Canada trade has grown steadily from USD 6.9 billion in FY2022, recording an annual growth rate of 8%. However, the trade relationship…
African Development Bank Group and African Union renew push for visa-free travel to accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb 27 — African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was reinforced at a High-Level Symposium on Advancing a Visa-Free Africa for Economic Prosperity, co-convened by the African Development Bank Group…
African Development Bank Group awards $16.6 million grant to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agricultural technologies in Africa
African Development Bank Group awards $16.6 million grant to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agricultural technologies in AfricaThe agreement, signed on 18 February 2026 in Abuja, bolsters a shared commitment to modernise African agriculture by scaling proven technologies, strengthening seed systems, and expanding partnerships ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb 27– The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)…
By TravClan: Travel Report – Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities Emerge as the Primary Drivers of India’s Outbound Travel in 2025
New Delhi, Feb 27:TravClan has released the India Outbound Travel Index 2025, a comprehensive analysis of outbound travel patterns based on real booking behaviour across its nationwide travel agent network. The report analyses data from approximately 2,47,000 international passengers, representing over ₹500 crore in booking value across 170+ international destinations, and identifies five structural shifts shaping how Indians travel abroad. A defining insight from the Index…
Narnolia and GIS Form Strategic Tie-Up; Mumbai Investor Forum to Showcase Global Investment Platform
Mumbai, Feb 27 : Narnolia Financial Services, a diversified financial services group with capabilities across asset management, investment banking, wealth advisory and institutional solutions, has partnered with Global Investment Strategy (GIS), London, an international investment manager known for its qualitative stock selection and globally diversified portfolio approach, to introduce a cross-border investment platform for Indian investors. At the centre of this introduction is a globally domiciled UCITS…
World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain Announces Plans to Step Down to Focus on Her Health
Rome, Italy | Feb 27– Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), informed her global teams and the organization’s Executive Board, that she is planning to step down from her role in three months’ time to focus on her health. Executive Director McCain, who suffered a mild stroke in October 2025, returned in early January to the organization’s headquarters in Rome,…
The House of Abhinandan Lodha signs Kartik Aaryan as Brand Ambassador for ‘Nagpur Marina’
Mumbai, Feb 27: The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL), India’s largest branded land developer, announced Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan as the face of HoABL Nagpur Marina, its marquee waterfront plotted development in Nagpur. Kartik Aaryan’s relationship with HoABL began as an investor, with his purchase of a 2000 sq ft plot at the Sol-de-Alibaug project. This trust-led relationship has now naturally evolved into Kartik endorsing Nagpur Marina based on his conviction in HoABL’s transparency in processes, proven track-record in quality and timelines, consumer-centricity,…
WPU Goa Unveils Sustainability-Driven Vision at CXO and Alumni Meet
Business Wire India WPU Goa University brought together eminent academicians, industry leaders, sustainability experts, and alumni for a high-level CXO and Alumni Meet in Goa. The gathering focused on the evolving role of leadership, sustainability-driven business models, and the importance of transdisciplinary education in preparing future-ready professionals. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished global thought leaders and senior representatives from academia and industry. The…
Infidigit Wins Five Awards at BW Marketing World: The Next-Gen DigiContent Awards 2025
Business Wire India Infidigit solidified its status as a leader in digital growth by securing five prestigious awards at the BW Marketing World Next-Gen DigiContent Awards. These accolades recognise the agency’s expertise in search and content strategies that drive real business results. The victories covered several key sectors including Personal Care, Fashion and Accessories, and Performance Marketing, highlighting Infidigit’s ability to deliver scalable and sustainable impact…
Amazfit Introduces the Active 3 Premium: Turning Daily Movement into Meaningful Progress for Entry-Level Runners
Business Wire India Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand owned by Zepp Health, today announced the Amazfit Active 3 Premium, a compact, 4-button smartwatch designed as an entry point into structured running and hybrid training. Made for athletes building consistency across different forms of training, the Active 3 Premium supports road running and hybrid routines that combine endurance, strength, and studio-based workouts. Its compact…