Rate Cut Could Boost Housing Affordability Amid Supportive Macros: Knight Frank India

Shishir Baijal, International Partner, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India. “We saw a growth-oriented Union Budget with limited direct measures for the housing sector, and in this context, we believe the RBI has room to consider a calibrated 25-basis point repo rate cut in the upcoming MPC meeting. While rate reductions are often associated with currency pressures, the current macro environment, marked by moderating…

SK Telecom Announces FY 2025 Financial Results, Advances AI Transformation and 5G Growth

Seoul, Feb 5: SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended 2025, reporting revenue of KRW 17.0992 trillion, operating income of KRW 1.0732 trillion, and net income of KRW 375.1 billion, in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS). On a year-on-year basis, consolidated revenue declined by 4.7% from KRW 17.9406 trillion in FY 2024, while operating…

V-Guard Q3 FY26 Revenue Rises 10.6% Despite One-Time Labour Code Impact on Profit

V-Guard Industries Reports 10.6% Revenue Growth in Q3 FY26; Profit Impacted by One-Time Labour Code Charge Kochi, Feb 05: V-Guard Industries Ltd., a leading Consumer Electricals and Electronics company, announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. Q3 FY 2025–26 Highlights Consolidated Net Revenue from Operations stood at ₹1,403.51 crore, registering a 10.6% year-on-year growth compared to…

Ahmedabad Housing Prices Rise 8 percent YoY on Strong End-User Demand: Aaiji Group

Lalit Parihar, Managing Director, Aaiji Group, a Dholera-based real estate firm “Ahmedabad’s 8% year-on-year rise in housing prices reflects the city’s fundamentally strong, end-user-driven demand. Growth here is being powered by genuine demand, improving infrastructure, and sustained economic activity across Gujarat. This steady appreciation reinforces Ahmedabad’s position as one of India’s most affordable and stable real estate markets for both homebuyers and long-term investors.”

Zendesk Appoints Craig Flower as Chief Operating Officer

Bangalore, India, Feb 5:  Zendesk recently announced the appointment of Craig Flower as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Flower is responsible for strengthening customer engagement and service across all parts of the business, accelerating the transition to AI, and improving operational performance. His appointment underscores Zendesk’s ongoing AI-first transformation and commitment to delivering exceptional service.  Flower is a seasoned technology executive who previously served…

Škoda Auto India Expands Kylaq Line-Up, Celebrates One Year of Strong Growth in the Sub-4m SUV Segment

Mumbai, Feb 05: Škoda Auto India, following its most successful year of sales in 2025 and the introduction of the new Kushaq, continues to accelerate growth with a strengthened product portfolio. Advancing its strategy of democratising European technology for Indian customers, the brand has expanded the variant mix of its best-selling sub-4m SUV, the Škoda Kylaq, offering greater choice, enhanced features, and improved value across…

ASICS onboards Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy to launch its “Move your body, move your mind” campaign

Mumbai, Feb 05: ASICS, the global Japanese sportswear brand, today announced the onboarding of Indian National team cricketers Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy, strengthening its athlete ecosystem and launching its ‘Move your body, move your mind’ campaign. The campaign reinforces ASICS’ 75-year commitment to the transformative power of movement for physical and mental wellbeing. The announcement comes at a pivotal point as both athletes gear up…

Vivek N, ELV Projects, Commends Capex-Led Union Budget for Boosting Real Estate Growth

Vivek N, Executive Director, ELV Projects. “The Union Budget adopts a capex-led, asset-focused approach that indirectly strengthens the real estate sector through infrastructure-driven growth. The ₹12.2 lakh crore public capital expenditure, with emphasis on transport, urban infrastructure, energy and climate assets is expected to improve connectivity, unlock new micro-markets and enhance land values across residential, commercial and mixed-use segments. REIT-led monetisation of surplus CPSE commercial…

Tata Power Delivers Strong Q3 FY26 Performance

Bengaluru, Feb 05: Tata Power, one of India’s largest vertically integrated power companies, reported a resilient performance for the third quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, underscoring the strength of its diversified and integrated business portfolio. For Q3 FY26, the Company reported a consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹1,194 crore, broadly stable year-on-year, supported by EBITDA of ₹3,913 crore, reflecting a 12%…

Force Motors Delivers Best-Ever Q3 Performance, Extends Record Run in FY2025–2026

Pune, Feb 05: Force Motors Limited, India’s largest van manufacturer and a key player in shared and specialised mobility solutions, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY2025–26).  Building on the strong momentum of the first half, the company reported record EBITDA and profit margins, surpassing the levels achieved in the previous quarters and reinforcing the robustness of its…