Visakhapatnam, Jan 20: In a move aimed at converting startup potential into measurable outcomes, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) today announced a strategic partnership with Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), Visakhapatnam, to create a structured co-incubation pathway for market-ready and revenue-generating startups from Andhra Pradesh. This partnership is focused on execution and measurable outcomes. The collaboration will jointly identify high-potential startups, offer structured co-incubation and hands-on scale support, and…
India’s Insurance Market Poised to Outperform Global Peers on Strong Growth Outlook: Swiss Re
Mumbai, Jan 20: India’s insurance sector is entering a phase of sustained mid-term expansion, underpinned by strong economic fundamentals, rising consumer demand and supportive regulatory reforms, according to a new Swiss Re Institute analysis titled “India’s economic and insurance market outlook 2026–2030: resilient and rising amid global shifts.” Swiss Re forecasts India’s insurance premiums to grow at an annual real rate of 6.9% between 2026…
Equirus sole advisor to Kalpataru Projects on Vindhyachal Expressway sale to ActisHealth makes wealth in the stock market too
Mumbai, Jan 20 — Mid-market specialist investment banking firm Equirus Capital announced the successful completion of the 100% stake sale of Vindhyachal Expressway, an 89-km, four-lane operational highway asset of Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), to leading global private equity investor Actis. Equirus acted as the sole financial advisor to Kalpataru Projects on the transaction. The divestment marks the 11th successful road M&A transaction advised…
Equirus sole advisor to Kalpataru Projects on Vindhyachal Expressway sale to ActisHealth makes wealth in the stock market too
Mumbai, Jan 20 — Mid-market specialist investment banking firm Equirus Capital announced the successful completion of the 100% stake sale of Vindhyachal Expressway, an 89-km, four-lane operational highway asset of Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), to leading global private equity investor Actis. Equirus acted as the sole financial advisor to Kalpataru Projects on the transaction. The divestment marks the 11th successful road M&A transaction advised…
Skilling Rural Youth Is Key to Strengthening India’s Households and Future Workforce
Jan 20: Skilling Rural Youth Is Key to Strengthening India’s Households and Future Workforce New Delhi, 19th January 2026: For millions of rural youths, the transition from education to employment is critical and challenging. Many aspire to white-collar jobs, often unaware that skilled blue-collar and technical roles can offer stable, dignified, long-term careers. Limited access to training and pathways into work pushes many into…
QualiZeal CFO Calls for AI Skilling, IP-Led Innovation and Climate-Ready Infrastructure in Union Budget 2026
By:- Satish Sureddi, CFO, QualiZeal. “With India’s real GDP projected to grow at a robust 7.4% in FY 2025–26, driven by strong growth in professional services, the Union Budget 2026 must now focus on converting this momentum into sustained global leadership. At QualiZeal, we see an urgent need to address the structural gap in talent supply. With demand for AI-skilled professionals expected to cross 1.25 million by…
CollegeDekho appoints Tapan Jindal as Chief Financial Officer
Gurugram, Jan 19: CollegeDekho, the ed-tech startup by CarDekho Group has today announced the appointment of Tapan Jindal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as the education services company looks to strengthen its financial governance framework and prepare for next stage of growth. The appointment follows CarDekho’s $10Mn investment in the startup later last year. In his new role, Tapan will join the company’s core leadership team,…
Cloudflare acquires Astro web framework team to accelerate high-performance web development
Cloudflare, the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced that The Astro Technology Company team, the creators of the Astro web framework, will be joining Cloudflare. Astro is a popular JavaScript web framework used by major brands like Unilever, Visa, and NBC News, as well as hundreds of thousands of developers, to build fast, content-driven websites. Astro will remain open source to ensure the long-term growth and…
GJC Submits Pre-Budget 2026–27 Recommendations to Boost Gems & Jewellery Sector
GJC Submits Comprehensive Pre-Budget Recommendations for Union Budget 2026–27, Calls for GST Rationalisation and Measures to Boost Formalisation & MSME Growth in Gems & Jewellery Sector Mumbai, Jan 19: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing India’s domestic gems and jewellery trade, submitted its detailed pre-budget recommendations to the Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for consideration in the Union Budget 2026–27.…
Laura Mercier Officially Relaunches in India in Exclusive Partnership with LUXASIA
Laura Mercier, the iconic prestige beauty brand renowned for its effortless artistry and skin-enhancing formulas, announces its official relaunch in India through an exclusive partnership with LUXASIA India. The return marks an exciting new chapter for the brand, bringing its signature philosophy of effortless, refined beauty to a new generation of discerning Indian consumers through high-performance products designed to perform across every occasion. Founded by…