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04 Feb

Across India’s North East, Tinder brings dating into the heart of everyday social moments

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Dating app Tinder has rolled out a series of culture-led activations across India’s North East, using music, festivals, sports and everyday social spaces to encourage more natural connections among young singles. The initiative, held across locations including Guwahati, Shillong and Ziro Valley, reflects shifting dating trends in India, where nearly one in three young singles say shared interests play a key role in forming connections. Tinder said its recent on-ground efforts focused on bringing dating conversations closer to the interests people already care about, both online and offline. Music emerged as a key connector, with Tinder integrating playful ice-breaker moments…

04 Feb

Classic Legends opens Advanced National Training Centre at Pithampur plant

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Classic Legends on Thursday inaugurated its Advanced National Training Centre at its Pithampur manufacturing facility in Indore, marking a significant step towards strengthening technical capability and service excellence across its dealer network. The new National Training Centre has been strategically developed to deliver advanced, hands-on and skill-oriented technical training, with a strong focus on real-world diagnostics, precision repair practices and structured skill development. The facility is aimed at supporting technicians and service professionals across dealerships, playing a key role in standardising service quality and enhancing aftersales performance. Speaking at the inauguration, Anupam Thareja, Co-founder of Classic Legends, said the centre…

04 Feb

Kolkata Gets a Taste of Luxury with Longitude 77 Launch

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Pernod Ricard India has strengthened its premium whisky play with the launch of its award-winning Indian single malt, Longitude 77, in the Kolkata market. The brand was unveiled at an exclusive industry-facing event at ITC Sonar, signalling growing confidence in eastern India’s premium spirits consumption. Longitude 77 enters Kolkata backed by strong global credentials, having secured Gold medals at the London Spirits Competition, The Global Spirit Masters by The Spirits Business and Monde Selection, along with a Bronze at The International Wine & Spirits Competition. Crafted by the master whisky makers behind Chivas, Glenlivet and Jameson, the brand draws on…

03 Feb

INDIAWOOD 2026 signals strong growth outlook for India’s woodworking and furniture manufacturing market

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INDIAWOOD 2026 is poised to underline the accelerating growth trajectory of India’s woodworking and furniture manufacturing market, with the 26th edition scheduled from February 26 to March 2 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. Organised by NürnbergMesse India and supported by EUMABOIS, the exhibition is expected to be the largest in its history. Market indicators point to rising global confidence, with over 1,000 brands from more than 50 countries confirmed to participate. Visitor footfall is projected to exceed 90,000 industry professionals, while exhibition space has expanded to 85,000 square metres, reflecting 15 per cent growth over the previous edition.…

03 Feb

Budget 2026–27 recasts education as economic engine, opens new growth path for edtech

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The Union Budget 2026–27 has repositioned education as a central pillar of India’s economic and workforce strategy, with a sharp focus on employability, artificial intelligence (AI) integration and industry-aligned skills. The budget’s thrust on linking education more closely with jobs, entrepreneurship and services-led growth signals a shift toward outcome-driven learning aligned with evolving talent needs. Commenting on the policy direction, Arjun Nair, Co-founder of Great Learning, said the emphasis on embedding AI across learning systems, expanding higher-education capacity around industrial corridors and encouraging modular, industry-designed programmes would meaningfully strengthen India’s talent pipeline. He noted that aligning education with careers and…

03 Feb

Union Budget FY27 reinforces agriculture’s role as a growth driver: Kotak Mahindra Bank

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Commenting on the Union Budget FY27, Pinakin Simaria, Head – Agri Business Group, Kotak Mahindra Bank, said the Budget marks a clear long-term shift in policy stance by combining innovation, investment-led growth and climate resilience within a single framework. Simaria said the Budget continues to prioritise small and marginal farmers (SMFs) through the “Third–Kartavya Framework”, with a strong focus on productivity enhancement and entrepreneurship. He noted that agriculture is increasingly being positioned as a “credible engine of economic growth”, supported by a sectoral growth rate of 4.45 per cent during FY16–FY25, the highest witnessed in recent decades. He highlighted the…

03 Feb

Budget 2026 signals stable growth outlook, strong MSME focus: Kotak Mahindra Bank

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Reacting to the Union Budget 2026, Shekhar Bhandari, President – SME, Kotak Mahindra Bank, said the Budget charts a growth-oriented path while remaining firmly anchored in fiscal discipline, offering stability as India advances towards its long-term development goals. Bhandari highlighted that the fiscal deficit being contained at 4.4 per cent in the current year and projected to decline further to 4.3 per cent next year sends a positive signal to markets. He noted that this fiscal prudence provides a stable macroeconomic environment and aligns with Bharat’s broader Vision 2047, supporting sustained economic momentum. He said the Budget places strong emphasis…

03 Feb

Reliance Strengthens Media Play as Jio Studios Takes Control of Sikhya Entertainment

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Reliance Industries Limited has strengthened its presence in India’s media and entertainment sector with Jio Studios acquiring a majority stake in Sikhya Entertainment Private Limited. The deal, completed on February 2, 2026, involves a 50.1% equity acquisition for a total cash consideration of ₹150 crore. The transaction was carried out through a mix of primary and secondary investments by Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of RIL. Reliance said the acquisition will help Jio Studios deepen its content portfolio by partnering with one of India’s most globally recognized production houses.Founded by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain,…

03 Feb

Budget 2026 signals fiscal discipline, but higher borrowing clouds market outlook: Kotak Mahindra Bank

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The Union Budget 2026 has reaffirmed the government’s focus on fiscal consolidation, though a sharper-than-expected rise in gross borrowing could dampen market sentiment, according to Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank. Commenting on the Budget, Bhardwaj said the fiscal deficit target for FY27 has been pegged at 4.3 per cent, a level that broadly aligns with market and institutional expectations. Net market borrowing has also been kept in line with projections, underscoring the government’s intent to stay on a calibrated path of fiscal discipline. “The government has continued to focus on fiscal consolidation. The FY27 fiscal deficit at…

03 Feb

Union Budget 2026 lays foundation for infrastructure-led expansion, says Aon

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The Union Budget 2026 reflects a decisive policy shift aimed at strengthening structural resilience and accelerating long-term growth, according to Rishi Mehra, Chief Executive Officer, India and Head of Strategy, Human Capital, Asia Pacific at Aon. Mehra said the Budget’s emphasis on “crowding in” private investment through the newly announced Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund is a significant step in addressing risk-related constraints that often slow large infrastructure projects. By enhancing credit stability, the initiative is expected to improve investor confidence and unlock private capital for large-scale development. He noted that the government’s focus on infrastructure and logistics, along with initiatives…