Author: Arjun Singh

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 26: Navinmart, the e-commerce venture of Surat-based Navin Electronics, has won the MY FM Excellence Award 2026 for Excellence in E-Commerce, recognising its approach to building a hyper-local online marketplace backed by authorised sellers, personalised after-sales service and more than five decades of experience in the electronics retail industry. Launched in 2025, Navinmart is a research-driven e-commerce venture developed by Navin Electronics to address changing customer expectations around online shopping while retaining the trust and service associated with a physical retail business. The platform brings together the convenience of online shopping with the product knowledge, authorised…

New Delhi [India], August 26: When a family in Assam faces a psychiatric emergency today, their options are limited: travel to a tertiary government hospital, depend on a district mental health programme with variable capacity, or send their loved one outside the state. Athena Behavioral Health is changing that equation. On January 15, 2026, Athena opened Northeast India’s largest integrated psychiatric hospital in Guwahati, a 100-bed, 70,000 sqft facility built on 3 acres of land, designed to serve not just Assam but all eight Northeast states as a regional hub for specialised mental health and addiction care. The Gap Athena…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 26:  Steelcase has joined hands with the Aahwahan Foundation to support Project Udaan, an initiative aimed at eliminating transportation barriers for young girls and fostering inclusive education. As part of this collaboration, 100 bicycles were distributed to schoolgirls at Karnataka Public School in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. For many young students in underserved communities, long commute distances and a lack of safe, reliable transportation pose major hurdles to attending school regularly. Through this partnership, Steelcase aims to provide practical mobility solutions that enable young girls to stay in school, reduce travel time and costs, and focus on their academic goals with greater…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: India’s financial markets are undergoing significant transformation. A growing investor base, digital participation, and emerging fintech are changing how Indians access markets, while brokers, fintechs, asset managers, and financial institutions adapt to a technology-driven environment. Against this backdrop, Money Expo India 2026, India’s Largest Online Trading and Investment Expo, returns to Mumbai on 29-30 August at the Jio World Convention Centre. The fifth edition will bring together over 120 exhibitors and 100 speakers, creating a major meeting point to discuss India’s trading, investment, and financial technology ecosystem. Why India’s Changing Financial Landscape Matters India’s financial participation…

New Delhi [India], August 25: Vriddhi Media, a Delhi-based organic growth and ORM firm, is expanding its work across the recommendation layer. For years, D2C growth followed a formula: Performance marketing, SEO, CAC, ROAS, repeat. But the way people discover brands is changing. AI recommendations are adding a new layer to the old Google-led playbook. Moz analysed roughly 40,000 queries and found 88% of Google AI Mode citations did not match URLs in the top 10. For growth teams judging visibility through page-one rankings, that is an awkward statistic. The question is shifting from “Where do we rank?” to “Where…

New Delhi [India], August 26: Hazoor Multi Projects Limited has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a contract valued at ₹193.85 crore. The company disclosed the development to the stock exchanges on August 26, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Under the contract, Hazoor Multi Projects will act as the user fee collection agency at Paranur Fee Plaza, located at km 52.820, covering the section from km 28.000 to km 74.500 of the Tambaram-Tindivanam section on NH-45 in Tamil Nadu. The scope of…

 Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power New Delhi [India], August 26: India’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Rising electricity demand, expanding industrial activity, and the growing adoption of cleaner power are reshaping the country’s energy priorities. Meeting this demand will require not only greater generation capacity but also a more diverse and resilient energy infrastructure capable of supporting economic growth while accelerating the shift towards cleaner sources. This transition is already gaining momentum. India has crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based power capacity, reaching around 60% of its 500 GW target for 2030. The progress reflects the increasingly…

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26: IMS Ghaziabad (University Courses Campus) successfully concluded its 10-Day International Faculty Development Programme (IFDP) on “Global Pedagogical Excellence and Research Leadership,” held from 22nd July to 1st August 2026 through online live interactive sessions. The programme brought together distinguished academicians and research leaders from Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Government of India, providing faculty members with valuable exposure to global academic perspectives, innovative teaching methodologies, and emerging approaches to research and academic leadership. Designed to promote continuous learning and professional development among educators, the IFDP focused on strengthening pedagogical practices while encouraging participants to explore…

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26: The affiliate marketing industry is no longer a side hustle. It is a $27.8 billion global economy, set to reach $48 billion by 2027, and more than 80% of the world’s biggest brands now rely on affiliate partners to drive revenue. AI has rewritten the rules. LLMs are eating traditional search. Solo operators are outperforming entire agencies. And in the middle of this chaos, one podcast has emerged as the single most valuable listen for anyone serious about winning in the new creator economy: Inside A Hustler’s Brain, hosted by veteran digital entrepreneur Jitendra…

Hafele Kabi-Flow Digital Lock New Delhi [India], August 26: Hafele’s Kabi-Net Digital Furniture Locks range continues to bring enhanced convenience and security to modern furniture with Kabi-Flow, a digital furniture lock designed for cabinets and wardrobes. Combining wireless fingerprint technology with flexible installation and multi-lock connectivity, Kabi-Flow offers a sophisticated approach to securing multiple storage spaces with ease. A key feature of Kabi-Flow is its wireless fingerprint scanner, which can operate the lock body from a distance of up to 10 meters. The scanner can also be connected to up to four lock bodies simultaneously, enabling multiple cabinets or wardrobes…