Author: Arjun Singh

Kaushal Sampat, Dheeraj Gupta, Nadir Godrej, Laura Ries, Neeha Gupta launch Loved By A Billion New Delhi [India], August 22: Nadir Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej Industries, presided over the book launch of ‘Loved by a Billion: How Singular Focus Builds Iconic Brands,’ a book co-authored by Indian businessman Dheeraj Gupta, Founder of Jumboking and Laura Ries, daughter of legendary marketer Al Ries. The launch was at the Granth Bookstore at Taj SantaCruz. During a vibrant book discussion moderated by Kaushal Sampath, President of Vayana, the engaged crowd tuned into the principles of focus, as applied to Indian brands. Dheeraj…

India’s MICE & Destination Wedding Sector Poised for 12–14% Multi-Year Growth Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 22: TTF Mumbai 2026 opened today at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), Mumbai, for three days of destination showcases, business networking and industry engagement, from August 20 to 22, 2026. TTF (Travel & Tourism Fair), organised by Fairfest Media Limited, is India’s oldest and largest travel trade show series running since 1989 and catering primarily to the country’s booming domestic travel market and TTF Mumbai is its fastest-growing edition, giving the travel trade direct access to Mumbai, Maharashtra and Western India: the country’s most…

New Delhi [India], August 19: A borrower visits three bank branches in a week. Each one calls its offer the “lowest rate available.” A Direct Selling Agent (DSA) suggests a fourth lender entirely. By the time the loan is sanctioned, the interest rate, processing fee, or repayment terms rarely match what was first discussed. The question borrowers are left with isn’t whether they got a loan; it’s whether they got the best one, or simply the one someone chose to show them. Real Problem Isn’t Lender Availability; It’s Who’s Choosing For You India doesn’t have a shortage of home loan…

Six-Month Fast-Track Project Expands Fabtech’s Critical Infrastructure Platform Beyond Life Sciences Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: Fabtech Technologies Limited (FTL), through its 100% subsidiary FTS Cleanrooms Systems LLC, UAE, has secured an AED 9.92 million (approximately ₹24.6 crore) turnkey project for Aroma King, a flavour manufacturing company in the UAE. The project is scheduled for fast-track completion within six months. FTS Cleanrooms Systems LLC will deliver the facility’s critical internal infrastructure, encompassing modular controlled environments, cold rooms, specialised flooring, high- and low-side HVAC systems, and internal electrical works under an integrated, single-source execution model. Flavour  manufacturing  requires  precise  control  of …

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 21: PRHUB, one of India’s leading independent, full-services PR and integrated communications firms has made a slew of senior hires and internal promotions for a stronger leadership structure that supports its next phase of growth. PRHUB is consciously evolving into a professional leadership-driven organization where senior leaders independently drive client relationships, strategic counsel, integrated campaigns and business growth across practices and geographies. Harini Prabhu, who was running her own social & digital marketing firm in Hyderabad joins as Vice President – Account Management, Marcom & Digital Krishnaprasad Balakrishnan (KP), ex-Ogilvy & Dentsu India, joins as Executive Creative…

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 21: Dev Information Technology Limited (DEV IT), (NSE – DEVIT, BSE – 543462 | INE060X01034), a global IT services company offering Cloud Services, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, and Managed IT Services has secured a work order worth approximately ₹5.15 crore from National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated (NICSI) for the Directorate of Treasuries and Accounts, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur. The order is for the development and implementation of IFMS 3.0 Web and Mobile Applications for the Finance Department of the Government of Rajasthan. The project is a domestic state order and is expected to be executed within approximately six months. The project scope includes the development and implementation of…

Ritu Vaidya, Founder, Kusum Communications Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: Kusum Communications, the vertical drama studio founded by producer Ritu Vaidya, has crossed 250 million cumulative views across a slate of more than 14 original titles in under one year, establishing itself as one of India’s fastest-growing names in mobile-first storytelling. Ritu Vaidya launched Kusum Communications after a decade in the media industry, having built her career since 2014 across event management, production management and corporate filmmaking, with credits including Discovery Kids, Fever FM, Hindustan Times and Omnicom Media. She held roles as Project Supervisor and Executive Producer before moving into…

New Delhi [India], August 21: New York City’s nightlife continues to evolve, and hookah lounges are increasingly becoming part of the city’s broader dining and social culture. What was once a relatively niche experience has grown into a polished nightlife category built around food, cocktails, music, hospitality, and atmosphere. In 2026, a number of venues are standing out for the way they combine these elements. From Midtown Manhattan to Queens, these lounges are attracting diners, professionals, influencers, creatives, and nightlife regulars looking for a more social and relaxed alternative to traditional clubs. At the center of that conversation is Mira…

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 21: As the pharmaceutical, laboratory and healthcare industries continue to place greater emphasis on contamination control, air quality and controlled manufacturing environments, advanced cleanroom and HVAC technologies are becoming increasingly important. Bringing its expertise in this specialised segment to an industry-focused platform, Ahmedabad-based Protech Air Systems Pvt. Ltd. is participating in the PharmaTech Expo & LabTech Expo 2026 being held from August 20 to 22 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Sector 17, Gandhinagar. The three-day exhibition is bringing together manufacturers, technology providers, suppliers and professionals associated with pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory technology and related sectors. The event…

New Delhi [India], August 20: Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way marketing teams plan, create, execute, and measure campaigns. Tasks that once required significant time and human effort – from content creation and audience segmentation to media optimisation and performance analysis – can now be automated or accelerated with AI. As adoption grows, the role of the marketer is inevitably changing too. The question, therefore, is no longer whether AI will become part of marketing, but where human expertise remains essential. Mr. Sagar Kukreja, Head of Marketing, Team Computers, shares his perspective on the changing role of marketers as…