Author: Sutun Nayak

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 30: Grand Continent Hotels Limited has announced the launch of its new property in Gurugram, a key corporate hub known for its modern infrastructure and strong business ecosystem, marking the brand’s entry into the Delhi NCR region. This development represents a key milestone as the company builds on its established presence in South India and strengthens its footprint across North Indian markets.

Located in Sector 45, Greenwood City, the Gurugram property is positioned to cater to the city’s growing demand from corporate travellers, long-stay guests, and domestic leisure segments. With its proximity to major business districts and connectivity hubs, the hotel is designed to offer a practical and comfortable stay experience aligned with the evolving expectations of the mid-market hospitality segment.

The launch comes at a time when Grand Continent Hotels has scaled its operations to 30 properties across 17+ cities with over 1,800 keys, reflecting steady growth and operational consistency. The company has built its presence by focusing on high-demand urban locations, efficient service models, and standardized offerings that appeal to both business and leisure travellers.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ramesh Shiva, Founder & Managing Director, Grand Continent Hotels Limited, said, “The launch in Gurugram marks an important step in our growth journey. Having established a strong foundation in South India, we are now focused on expanding across key North Indian markets including Delhi NCR, Ayodhya, Jaipur, Varanasi, Somnath and Rameswaram. Strengthening our presence in the city further, we have also signed a 56-key hotel, strategically located near the Google office in Gurugram. Over the next two years, we plan to add 15 hotels across these key cities as we continue to build a scalable and sustainable hospitality network.”

The hotel offers 38 well-appointed rooms, including 20 Premium Rooms with Balcony and 18 Deluxe Rooms, designed with contemporary interiors and equipped with amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TV, minibar, and work desk. Positioned as an upscale hotel, the property features Flavor’s, a multi-cuisine restaurant, along with in-room dining, a fully equipped fitness centre, and concierge services. It also offers banquet and conference spaces, including Blossom-1 and Blossom-2, catering to business meetings and small-format events. Strategically located just 500 metres from Unitech Cyber Park and 1 km from HUDA City Centre Metro, the hotel is designed to offer a well-connected and efficient stay experience for both corporate and leisure travellers.

With increasing demand for organized mid-market hospitality across NCR and other emerging markets, the company sees North India as a critical growth driver. The expansion strategy will focus on asset-light models, strategic partnerships, and high-demand micro-markets, enabling faster scale and operational efficiency.

The Gurugram launch not only marks a geographic expansion but also reinforces the brand’s long-term vision of building a pan-India hospitality platform that combines consistency, accessibility, and value-driven offerings.

Founded in 2011 by Ramesh Shiva, a hospitality veteran with over 30 years of industry experience, Grand Continent Hotels Limited operates 30 properties across 17+ cities with over 1,800 keys, catering to both business and leisure travellers.

The brand is positioned in the mid-market hospitality segment, with a focus on strategic locations, standardized service delivery, and efficient operations. Its portfolio spans key destinations across India, with an international presence in the USA and Dubai, and includes cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Tirupati, Mahabalipuram, Dwarka, Udaipur, and Gurugram, among others.

2026 has remained a chaotic year to say the least. The world is already reeling under energy shortages, with the conflict in West Asia holding petrol and CNG prices hostage. Many developing countries are already seeing energy shortages and rationing, throwing industrial production, demand and supplies on hold.

The Sensex and Nifty are down more than 10% since the start of the year, a direct result of this conflict. Despite the gloom, there are still various sectors that continue to bloom, allowing savvy investors to buy into opportunities that can offer multibagger returns while also hedging your bets with safe investments for a secure, debt-free future.

The opportunities that continue to matter

Equities

Despite the inflationary environment and the threat of energy disruptions, interest in certain sectors- including EVs, renewables and energy players, will continue to remain high, while inflation proof industries, including FMCG, pharmaceuticals and healthcare remaining unaffected by these geopolitical challenges.

• The Energy Pivot: Oil prices will continue to remain volatile, but India’s push for green energy will offer the opportunity for multibagger returns, especially for deeptech and cleantech companies like Inox Wind, Suzlon Energy and the like.
• EVs to the rescue: Many have been hesitant to embrace EVs, especially four wheelers, over concerns regarding spares, service and infrastructure, but the rising price of petrol has forced a rethink on this.Going ahead, Ather Energy, Ola and Tata Motors are expected to see an uptick, along with auto ancillary companies that supply components to these players.
• FMCG and Tech: People won’t stop buying their monthly requirement of soap or toothpaste, and companies will continue to require IT companies to service and implement digital solutions. For these companies, oil-induced price rises don’t mean that much, as their demand remains stable nevertheless.

Debt Instruments: The emergency buffer

Though the good old FDs have been around for quite some time now, various other debt instruments allow you to earn a far higher interest, offering compounding returns in the long run.

Corporate FDs: High rated (AAA) FDs offer a premium over bank FDs, though you have to do your homework as there are higher risks involved. 

Inflation Indexed Bonds: These offer higher rates of interest based on an adjusted principal, allowing investors to earn higher returns. Issued by the RBI, these can offer a hedge against inflation, especially for conservative investors.

REITs: The benefit of decentralised real estate

You don’t need six or seven figures to invest in real estate these days, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer fractional ownerships as a way to take advantage of the highly appreciative nature of real estate investments.

As a matter of principle, investing is like the tortoise that slowly reaches the finish line with consistent, slow efforts as per the fable taught to preschoolers. Those who try to time the market are like the rabbits who are overconfident and don’t know how things work.

PNN Business

New Delhi [India], March 30: In a move that feels like a natural next chapter instead of a mere announcement, P•TAL, India’s leading heritage cookware brand, proudly welcomes Chef Natasha Gandhi as its Chief Culinary Partner (CCP). This partnership moves beyond a conventional collaboration; it marks the evolution of a relationship that originated in Chef Natasha Gandhi’s kitchen.

Long before titles and strategic conversations, Chef Natasha Gandhi discovered P•TAL like any other – in search of cookware that could deliver authenticity – visually, technically, and emotionally. She ordered a P•TAL lagaan out of sheer curiosity, and what followed was not a campaign, but consistency. The lagaan stayed. Then came more pieces. And soon, P•TAL became part of her everyday cooking rhythm.

In a widely shared video, viewers spotted the now-iconic handi that fans fondly began calling the “Natasha wali handi.” What started as a personal favourite, almost a lucky charm, quietly became a symbol of shared recognition and trust between a chef and a brand. 

Behind the scenes, the relationship grew deeper. Chef Natasha was not only cooking in P•TAL utensils, but also shaping them. From heat retention and distribution to handle comfort and balance, she shared practical feedback drawn from real kitchen experience. Those conversations led to refinements, tweaks, and sharper thinking around how heritage cookware could better serve modern homes.

Today, that organic association becomes official. As Chief Culinary Partner, Chef Natasha Gandhi steps into P•TAL not as an external collaborator, but as a core part of the brand’s culinary leadership. She will work closely with the team across product development and R&D, including testing prototypes, challenging assumptions, refining design details, and ensuring that every new piece carries both authenticity and performance. Her role will also shape how P•TAL tells its story, grounding campaigns in real cooking, real kitchens, and real experience.

Speaking on the association, Chef Natasha Gandhi said: “I’ve been cooking with P•TAL in my kitchen for a long time now – not for a campaign, but because I genuinely believe in what they stand for. So stepping in as Chief Culinary Partner is very exciting. However, this title comes with responsibility. This isn’t a one-photo-and-done role. It’s about actively shaping what we create together – reviving traditions, innovating new products, and ensuring that the stories we tell through our food and our vessels are authentic and meaningful and add value. With P•TAL, I’m excited to build experiences that go beyond digital, more interactive offline moments, thoughtful launches, immersive culinary pieces and products that truly belong in Indian kitchens. P•TAL has always been part of my journey, and now we’re taking that forward in a much bigger, more intentional way. And honestly, I can’t wait for what’s coming next.”

Aditya Agrawal, Co-Founder of P•TAL, added:

“The most valuable partnerships are the ones that grow naturally. Natasha’s connection with our cookware was rooted in real use, and from there came conversation, insight, and collaboration. This role recognises that organic journey.”

In an industry often defined by short-term associations, this move reflects a more enduring commitment. Chef Natasha is not simply collaborating with P•TAL; she is becoming an integral part of the brand’s identity and long-term vision. Together, they are shaping cookware that remains rooted in tradition while being refined through contemporary culinary expertise – ensuring that heritage is not merely preserved, but thoughtfully reinterpreted for the modern kitchen.

About P•TAL

P•TAL (Punjabi Thathera Art Legacy) is a heritage-led cookware brand bringing centuries-old metalcraft into contemporary homes across India and globally. Rooted in the UNESCO-listed Thathera tradition of brass, copper, and kansa, P•TAL reimagines heirloom metals as design-forward, non-toxic cookware for modern living. Each piece blends craft, wellness, and everyday functionality guided by Ayurveda. Co-founded by Aditya Agrawal, P•TAL works with a growing community of over 120 Thatheras to revive a 500-year-old craft while making it relevant, purposeful, and accessible for today’s kitchens.

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Mr. Sandeep Mangla, Managing Director, Forteasia Realty Pvt. Ltd.

The industrial plot investments currently show strong growth as an emerging asset class which investors will use to develop their financial strategies throughout 2026. The available opportunities currently attract both institutional investors and retail participants who seek stable returns during times of changing economic conditions.

The industrial plots present their most attractive value during Atmanirbhar Bharat’s development phase. The government programs PLI schemes and Gati Shakti corridors create increased demand which transforms vacant properties into valuable assets. The industrial plots provide steady rental revenue because they attract major companies in electronics and electric vehicles and logistics to sign long-term leases. The strategic location of Haryana provides investors with access to advanced transportation links and business-friendly regulations which enable them to enter the market with ease.

The unbeatable location of Rohtak district which provides direct access to Delhi-NCR functions as a business attraction. The existing infrastructure allows businesses to operate without facing any transportation difficulties which will become more efficient when NH-44 and Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor and new freight lines begin operation. The well-designed HSIDC estates in this area support business operations across multiple industries including textiles and pharmaceuticals and food processing which attracts both small and large enterprises. The plug-and-play infrastructure which includes wide roads and constant power supply and operational effluent treatment plants creates excitement for investors. Rohtak serves as a business launchpad because it provides affordable land which enables companies to take advantage of India’s export growth.

The upcoming power center of Rohtak resides at Kalanaur block which occupies its central location. The HSIDC industrial area operates as an active production site because its Phase II expansion brings new agro-processing facilities and manufacturing operations into the area. The area currently undergoes development through projects which create gated townships that feature clubhouses and green spaces and 24/7 security. The commercial properties maintain low vacancy rates which indicate strong market demand because the area provides easy access to skilled workers from ITIs and operates as a central point for Haryana’s farming region. Investors who choose to operate in Kalanaur can achieve rapid business growth through the process of establishing their operations and leasing space to main tenants while they anticipate increased property worth which will follow the launch of inland container depots. The process transforms land into valuable assets which generate long-term financial returns.

Haryana leads the charge with the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2025, aiming for massive investments through capital subsidies, employment incentives, and mega-project perks. The single-window system streamlines approval processes by eliminating unnecessary procedures which together with stamp duty exemptions and electricity cost reductions create accessible entry points. Rohtak and Kalanaur benefit directly, with balanced development across blocks ensuring equitable growth. The combination of these positive developments together with the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to reduce interest rates creates an environment suitable for generating internal rates of return which exceed ten percent without experiencing the volatility associated residential properties.

The professional management of your portfolio requires you to begin with HSIDC-designated plots which have secure ownership rights before you proceed to invest in various industries such as renewable energy and semiconductor manufacturing. The PLI beneficiaries generate reliable income through their lease agreements while the development of Grade-A facilities with IoT and solar power systems enables businesses to charge higher prices. The financial institutions SIDBI and NBFCs green loan programs provide an efficient method for obtaining funds. The future of waste management parks depends on their complete ESG compliance which serves as a business risk protection mechanism. The national transportation system needs to connect Rohtak-Kalanaur with popular locations in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu while Haryana’s northern border provides superior access to Delhi.

The year 2026 will be your time because demand will increase while supply will decrease due to global nearshoring and 7 percent GDP growth. The locations of Rohtak and Kalanaur provide an ideal business opportunity because they combine easy access with capacity for expansion and potential future growth. The core of India’s industrial revival provides an investment opportunity that will transform your financial prospects.

Disclaimer: Views expressed above are the author’s own and do not reflect the publication’s views.