Category: Business

  • Repono Limited Signs Landmark 20-Year, Multi-Crore Agreement with Reliance Industries Limited for Greenfield Petroleum Oil Terminal

    Repono Limited Signs Landmark 20-Year, Multi-Crore Agreement with Reliance Industries Limited for Greenfield Petroleum Oil Terminal

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16: Repono Limited (BSE- REPONO | 544463 | INE15WN01014), a leading Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and 3PL company in the petroleum and petrochemical sector, today announced the signing of a landmark, long-term agreement with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) for a greenfield petrol, diesel and ethanol storage terminal in western Uttar Pradesh. 

    The 20-year contract is a multi-crore engagement under which Repono will undertake the complete lifecycle of a large-scale, greenfield, rail-fed Petroleum Oil (POL) terminal in western Uttar Pradesh (UP). Reflecting a comprehensive end-to-end scope, Repono will handle the entire Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) phase and subsequently assume complete responsibility for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the asset.

    The project will be executed and delivered through Repono’s dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Repono Mathura Terminal Private Limited, a step-down subsidiary of the company.

    Strategic Project Highlights & Comprehensive Scope

    • End-to-End Asset Lifecycle Management: Repono’s complete scope of work bridges the gap between infrastructure creation and long-term operational excellence:
      • EPC Phase: Delivering total turnkey execution, including advanced civil, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and electrical engineering, procurement of premium-grade industrial assets, and robust construction to meet world-class safety and environmental standards.
      • O&M Phase: Managing the long-term, daily terminal operations, automated receipt management, quality control, maintenance, and seamless product dispatch over the 20-year tenure and beyond. 
    • Advanced Fuel Infrastructure: The proposed facility will be structured as a modern, rail-fed terminal engineered for the automated bulk receipt, storage, and handling of Motor Spirit (MS/Petrol), High-Speed Diesel (HSD), and Ethanol.
    • Open-Access Multi-User System: Designed to optimize logistics and regional energy security, the proposed terminal will operate as a multi-user facility catering to RIL while actively providing midstream capacity to other private and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
    • Downstream Supply Hub: Once commissioned, the terminal will serve as a critical infrastructure node, directly feeding the rapidly expanding automotive sector and localized industrial zones across Western UP.
    • Timeline: Construction and development under the EPC phase will commence immediately, with the highly specialized greenfield asset scheduled to transition into full commercial operations within 36 months.

    Strengthening India’s Energy Supply Network

    This landmark contract underscores Repono’s technical capabilities in delivering high-stakes energy infrastructure from the ground up. By combining heavy-engineering EPC capability with institutionalized O&M expertise, Repono continues to solidify its footprint as an indispensable partner in strengthening India’s midstream energy supply chain.

    Commenting on the development, Mr. Sankalp Bhattacherjee, Chairman Repono Limited said: Securing a 20-year, multi-crore contract with an industry leader like Reliance Industries is a watershed moment for Repono. This mandate leverages our deep technical O&M expertise in the petroleum and petrochemical segments. By developing a sustainable, multi-user rail terminal through our Mathura SPV, we are bringing a faster, more economical, and eco-friendly energy supply chain to the doorstep of Uttar Pradesh’s automotive and industrial sectors

    About Repono Limited

    Repono Limited (The Company, Repono) is a specialized service provider offering 360-degree warehousing and liquid terminal solutions to India’s oil and petrochemical sector. Its services span consultancy, engineering, operations and maintenance (O&M), and value-added services, catering to top public and private sector enterprises.

    Repono is a trusted O&M partner in the oil value chain, managing storage assets from crude oil and refined fuels to ethanol, petrochemical warehouses, specialty chemical terminals, and Lube oil plants. Repono has entered in the international market by establish a Joint Venture company in Saudi Arabia.

    In FY26, The Company achieved a Total Income of ₹66.45 Cr, EBITDA of ₹ 11.15 Cr & PAT of ₹ 6.58 Cr.

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  • Ducon Infratechnologies Approves Rights Issue of up to ₹25 Crore

    Ducon Infratechnologies Approves Rights Issue of up to ₹25 Crore

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16: Ducon Infratechnologies Limited (NSE- DUCON | BSE- 534674 | INE741L01018), a global diversified technology EPC company delivering engineering solutions across environmental control, clean energy, infrastructure, and process industries, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a Rights Issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹25 Crore.

    The Rights Issue is aimed at strengthening the Company’s financial position, enhancing financial flexibility, and supporting its long-term strategic priorities. The issue will be offered to eligible equity shareholders of the Company on a rights basis.

    The net proceeds from the Rights Issue are proposed to be utilized for the following purposes:

    • Repayment or prepayment, in full or in part, of certain unsecured loans availed by the Company from Mr. Arun Govil, Managing Director and Promoter of the Company – up to 9.52 Crore
    • Funding incremental working capital requirements – 7.36 Crore
    • General corporate purposes

    The proposed deployment of funds is expected to strengthen the Company’s balance sheet, optimize its capital structure, support operational requirements, and enhance financial flexibility. The Rights Issue will also provide existing shareholders an opportunity to participate in the Company’s future growth journey.

    The Company currently has 32,49,25,587 fully paid-up equity shares of face value Re. 1 each. The detailed terms and conditions of the Rights Issue, including the issue price, rights entitlement ratio, record date, and application process, will be specified in the Letter of Offer to be issued in due course.

    Commenting on the development, Arun Govil, Chairman & Managing Director of Ducon Infratechnologies Limited said: “The Rights Issue represents an important step in strengthening Ducon’s financial foundation and supporting its long-term strategic priorities. The proposed utilization of proceeds is aligned with our objective of maintaining a prudent capital structure, enhancing financial flexibility, and supporting future business requirements. As we continue to focus on disciplined execution and sustainable growth, we believe this initiative further strengthens our ability to pursue opportunities across our core business segments while maintaining a balanced approach to capital allocation.”

    Ducon Infratechnologies Limited

    Ducon Infratechnologies Ltd., headquartered in Thane, India, is a technology EPC company providing engineering solutions for environmental control, clean energy, infrastructure, and process industries, with end-to-end capabilities spanning design, supply, installation, and lifecycle services

    Website: http://ducon.com

    For FY26, the company reported consolidated Total Income of ₹422.05 Cr, EBITDA of ₹26.52 Cr, and Net Profit of ₹10.98 Cr

  • The Pittch: Redefining Experiential Marketing Through Culture, Creativity, and Immersive Storytelling

    The Pittch: Redefining Experiential Marketing Through Culture, Creativity, and Immersive Storytelling

    New Delhi [India], June 16: In today’s rapidly evolving marketing landscape, brands are no longer competing only for visibility — they are competing for attention, engagement, and emotional connection. Consumers seek experiences that feel authentic, immersive, and culturally relevant. This shift has transformed experiential marketing from an optional extension of branding into a core communication strategy. At the forefront of this evolution is the pittch.com⁠, one of India’s emerging experiential marketing and event management agencies that is steadily creating a distinct identity through innovative storytelling, strategic execution, and audience-first experiences.

    Founded by Sunil Nazare, Sonny Sharma, and Vishal Garg, The Pittch has rapidly grown into a dynamic creative force known for curating immersive brand experiences that blend entertainment, technology, content, and culture. With a strong focus on conceptualisation and execution, the agency has carved a niche for itself across corporate events, influencer-led campaigns, luxury showcases, experiential launches, creator-focused engagements, and large-scale entertainment-driven properties.

    At a time when audiences value participation over passive consumption, The Pittch approaches every project with a “story-first” mindset. The agency believes that modern events are no longer just gatherings; they are platforms for engagement, emotion, and community-building. Whether it is a premium brand launch, a creator ecosystem event, a fashion-led experience, or a luxury showcase, The Pittch aims to create moments that resonate beyond the venue and continue to live through digital conversations and social media amplification.

    One of the defining strengths of The Pittch lies in its ability to understand contemporary consumer culture and translate it into meaningful brand experiences. The agency works at the intersection of experiential marketing and digital storytelling, enabling brands to connect with audiences both physically and virtually. By integrating influencer engagement, immersive installations, interactive touchpoints, content-led activations, and social-first strategies, The Pittch creates experiences designed not only for attendees in the room but also for wider digital communities online.

    Over the years, The Pittch has collaborated with several leading brands and platforms including Myntra, Diet Coke, Amazon Prime Video, Royal Enfield, and WWM, among others. Through these collaborations, the agency has demonstrated its capability to handle diverse formats and audiences while maintaining a strong creative identity.

    A notable example of the agency’s experiential approach was the recently concluded “Myntra Creator School” initiative. Designed as a creator-first platform, the event went beyond the conventional influencer gathering format and focused on empowering and upskilling creators within India’s fast-growing digital ecosystem. Bringing together hundreds of creators, the experience featured insightful workshops and sessions led by teams from platforms such as YouTube, Meta, and Snapchat, alongside interactive networking opportunities and engaging brand-led conversations. The event positioned Myntra not just as a fashion and lifestyle brand but as an enabler within the creator economy — an approach that reflects The Pittch’s understanding of emerging digital communities and modern brand engagement.

    Similarly, the agency has successfully conceptualised and executed immersive premium experiences for entertainment and lifestyle brands, transforming venues into highly curated experiential environments. By combining visual storytelling, luxury aesthetics, experiential installations, and audience interaction, The Pittch consistently delivers experiences that feel memorable, shareable, and culturally relevant.

    What distinguishes The Pittch in an increasingly competitive market is its balance between creativity and execution. While many agencies focus either on ideation or logistics, The Pittch has built its reputation on seamlessly integrating both. The agency’s strength lies in transforming ambitious creative concepts into flawless on-ground experiences while maintaining attention to detail, production quality, audience flow, and brand alignment.

    The leadership team brings together diverse strengths that contribute to the agency’s growing success. Sunil Nazare plays a key role in driving strategic direction and experiential innovation, while Sonny Sharma brings strong operational and collaborative expertise that enables smooth execution across projects. Vishal Garg contributes with a sharp understanding of creative strategy, brand storytelling, and experiential curation, helping shape experiences that are both visually impactful and emotionally engaging.

    Together, the founders have cultivated a culture that values originality, adaptability, and collaboration. In an industry where trends evolve rapidly and audience expectations continue to shift, The Pittch has demonstrated an ability to stay agile while consistently delivering high-impact experiences for brands across sectors.

    India’s experiential marketing industry is currently witnessing significant growth, fuelled by the rise of creator culture, digital-first consumers, luxury experiences, and brand communities. Audiences today seek more meaningful interactions with brands, and experiential marketing has emerged as one of the most effective ways to build emotional connection and recall. The Pittch is strategically positioned within this evolving landscape, combining creativity with cultural relevance to deliver experiences that align with modern consumer behaviour.

    As the boundaries between digital content, entertainment, influencer culture, and live experiences continue to blur, agencies that can integrate these worlds effectively are shaping the future of marketing. The Pittch represents this new generation of experiential agencies — agile, culture-driven, digitally aware, and creatively ambitious.

    With an expanding portfolio, a growing reputation, and a strong foundation built on curation and execution, The Pittch is steadily establishing itself as a significant player in India’s experiential marketing ecosystem. Under the leadership of Sunil Nazare, Sonny Sharma, and Vishal Garg, the agency continues to push creative boundaries and redefine how brands engage with audiences through immersive storytelling and impactful experiences.

  • KYCKART Marks Five Years as Government Funded and Licensed Verification Infrastructure for Indian BFSI

    KYCKART Marks Five Years as Government Funded and Licensed Verification Infrastructure for Indian BFSI

    RegTech platform crosses USD 1 million ARR, secures RBI Innovation Hub DSP, Aadhaar OVSE and Parivahan ULIP licenses, and scales to 250+ clients across banking, insurance and fintech

    New Delhi [India], June 16:  KYCKART, India’s integrated digital verification and fraud analytics platform for the BFSI sector, -this June marked five years of operations, a period in which it scaled from its first insurance client to USD 1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), secured four government and regulatory licenses, and built real-time verification infrastructure now relied upon by 250+ banks, NBFCs, insurers and fintechs across India.

    Five years ago, verifying a loan applicant’s identity in India often meant dispatching a field agent. Onboarding a new insurance customer took three to five working days. A collections team working a delinquent portfolio had no reliable way to confirm whether the provided details in the customer’s file still reached the right person. These were not edge cases, they were the daily operating reality of Indian BFSI, persisting not from a lack of urgency but from the absence of integrated, source-authenticated infrastructure to resolve them at scale.

    KYCKART was incorporated in June 2021 to build precisely that infrastructure, co-founded by Lokesh Chaudhary (CEO) and Anshu Singh (CTO), who together brought more than 25 years of combined domain expertise to a problem the industry had long accepted as a cost of doing business. Today, the company is a leading RegTech provider serving banks, NBFCs, insurers and fintechs through a unified platform spanning Digital Onboarding, Fraud Intelligence and Collections Intelligence — all delivered through a single API integration built upon reliable sources in real time.

    A Foundation Built for Regulated Environments

    KYCKART entered the market with a deliberate choice: build for compliance-grade deployment from day one, rather than retrofitting it after early growth. Within months of incorporation, the company achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications. By October 2021, Reliance General Insurance had signed on as its first major insurance client; one month later, ICICI Bank followed as its first banking client. These relationships were not won on price. They were built on the conviction that real-time verification against primary government sources, with complete, timestamped audit trails, was the standard regulated institutions required, and that no shortcut would survive a compliance examination.

    Five Years of Consistent Growth

    From that foundation, KYCKART’s ARR grew with disciplined consistency, reaching USD 1 million annually by January 2025. In November 2025, the company received its Data Service Provider (DSP) license from the Reserve Bank of India’s Innovation Hub (RBIH). Aadhaar Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) and Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) licenses followed in April 2026, and the company was certified a Great Place to Work in February 2026. Today, KYCKART serves 250+ clients across industry segments, with API infrastructure engineered for scale and 99.9% platform uptime.

    “When we started KYCKART, the verification problem in Indian BFSI was being treated as a cost of doing business, something you managed around, not something you solved,” said Lokesh Chaudhary, Co-founder and CEO. “We believed then, and the market has confirmed, that these were not process inefficiencies. They were infrastructure gaps. Five years on, that belief has been validated by the clients who built on us and the licenses that authorise us to expand further. We are not celebrating five years of survival; we are beginning the five years in which the infrastructure we built becomes the standard.”

    Anshu Singh, Co-founder and CTO, added: “What changed between 2020 and 2021 was that the building blocks — face match, Video KYC, OCR, Aadhaar-based authentication finally existed at a quality that made real-time onboarding possible. What didn’t exist was a platform that unified them intelligently for BFSI compliance workflows.  We built to that standard from the start. The next phase, continuous portfolio intelligence, AI-assisted fraud detection and deeper financial data integration, is where that foundation pays forward.”

    Why the Problem Is Larger Today

    The founding thesis has not aged, it has compounded. India’s digital lending market has grown at over 30% CAGR since 2021. The Account Aggregator framework, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and the rapid expansion of formal credit into Tier 2 and Tier 3 India have together created a verification requirement that is orders of magnitude larger than when KYCKART was founded. At the same time, financial fraud has professionalised: synthetic identity fraud, coordinated application rings and AI-assisted document forgery have outpaced the document-only checks most institutions relied on at the start of the decade. The infrastructure KYCKART was built to provide is no longer a competitive advantage for the institutions that use it, it is a baseline requirement for operating responsibly at scale.

    What Comes Next

    KYCKART enters its second half-decade with licensed capabilities that extend the platform into areas that were nascent in 2021. The RBIH DSP license enables deeper integration with India’s BFSI ecosystem, while the Aadhaar OVSE and ULIP licenses position the company to serve vehicle-finance recovery and logistics-linked BFSI workflows at scale. The near-term roadmap focuses on continuous portfolio monitoring for fraud-signal intelligence across active books, deeper pre-delinquency intervention within Collections Intelligence, and expanded reach into the insurance and fintech segments. Hiring across engineering, fraud analytics and client success is underway to support this next phase. Throughout, KYCKART is building in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and its 2025 Rules, keeping privacy and security at the core of how it builds trust.

    About KYCKART

    KYCKART is India’s integrated digital verification and fraud analytics platform for BFSI organisations, covering Digital Onboarding, Fraud Intelligence and Collections Intelligence  The company is backed by the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), Government of India (2022). The platform is ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified; an RBIH Data Service Provider, Aadhaar OVSE and ULIP licensee; and a certified Great Place to Work. KYCKART serves 250+ clients with 99.9% platform uptime and dedicated relationship management for every account.

    www.kyckart.com

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  • Instabiz Filings offers Comprehensive Startup Business Setup Package for Entrepreneurs Across India

    Instabiz Filings offers Comprehensive Startup Business Setup Package for Entrepreneurs Across India

    A One-Stop Digital Solution platform designed to simplify Company Formation, Compliance, Licensing, and Growth Support

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16: Instabiz Filings, a leading India-based business consulting and compliance platform, has announced the launch of its newly enhanced Business Startup Setup Package, aimed at helping entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and foreign nationals establish and manage businesses in India with ease.

    The newly launched service is designed as a complete end-to-end startup enablement solution that simplifies company incorporation, registrations, taxation, compliance management, and ongoing advisory support through a fully digital platform. The launch aligns with India’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem and increasing demand for affordable, technology-driven compliance services.

    The Business Startup Setup Package offers entrepreneurs access to a broad range of services including:

    • Private Limited Company Registration
    • LLP Registration
    • One Person Company (OPC) Registration
    • GST Registration
    • MSME/Udyam Registration
    • Import Export Code (IEC)
    • Trademark Registration
    • ROC & MCA Compliance
    • Tax & Accounting Support
    • Startup Advisory & Consultation
    • FEMA & RBI Compliance Assistance
    • Annual Filing & Secretarial Services

    The company stated that the package has been specially designed for first-time founders, growing startups, professionals, and international investors looking to enter the Indian market while avoiding the complexity of multiple vendors intermediaries and fragmented compliance processes.

    According to the company, the new solution leverages technology-driven workflows, expert consultation, smart dashboards, secure document management, and automated compliance reminders to help businesses remain compliant while focusing on growth.

    “Starting a business in India involves multiple registrations, approvals, and recurring compliance obligations. Our objective is to make the entire process transparent, affordable, and accessible for every entrepreneur,” says Jeneesh Babaria the CEO of Instabiz Filings. “With our newly launched startup package, entrepreneurs can now get complete business setup assistance under one roof through a seamless online experience.”

    The platform provides entrepreneurs with access to a personalized smart dashboard that enables users to track service requests, upload documents securely, receive due-date reminders, monitor compliance status, and communicate with experts digitally.

    Headquartered in Mumbai, Instabiz Filings operates as a digital-first business consulting and compliance services company helping startups and businesses across India. The company focuses on simplifying regulatory and legal processes through automation, standardization, expert support, and transparent pricing models.

    The newly launched Business Startup Setup Package is now available for entrepreneurs, professionals, startups, SMEs, and foreign business owners planning to establish operations in India.

    For more information on the setup process and costs of a private limited company you can click and visit the detailed blog here: Pvt Ltd Company Guide – Setup Process & Costs

    About Instabiz Filings

    Instabiz Filings is a business consulting, legal compliance, taxation, and company registration platform headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company provides startup incorporation services, compliance management, licensing, taxation, trademark registration, ROC filings, FEMA compliance, and advisory solutions for entrepreneurs and businesses across India. The platform combines technology-enabled processes with expert professional support to simplify business management and regulatory compliance.

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  • Gujarat Inject Kerala Limited Bags Rs. 14.49 Crore Solar PV Module Order from Deon Energy Limited

    Gujarat Inject Kerala Limited Bags Rs. 14.49 Crore Solar PV Module Order from Deon Energy Limited

    Order for 16,129 Solar PV Modules of 620 WP capacity strengthens company’s growing presence in India’s renewable energy sector

    Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], June 15: Gujarat Inject Kerala Limited (BSE: 524238), which is in the process of rebranding as Regenova Renewtech Limited, has secured a significant purchase order worth approximately Rs. 14.49 crore (exclusive of GST) from Deon Energy Limited for the supply of 16,129 Solar PV Modules of 620 WP capacity.

    The order marks another important milestone in the company’s strategic expansion into the renewable energy and solar solutions segment and further strengthens its position in India’s rapidly growing solar infrastructure market.

    The latest order follows a series of Solar PV Module contracts secured by the company from customers, including Earthwave Technology, Perfect Renewtech and Surja Infra. With the addition of the Deon Energy order, Gujarat Inject Kerala Limited continues to build a strong order pipeline and enhance its footprint in the clean energy sector.

    The order win comes on the back of a strong financial performance delivered by the company during FY26. Revenue from operations nearly doubled to Rs. 36.32 crore in FY26 as compared to Rs. 19.05 crore in FY25, representing a growth of approximately 91% YoY. Net Profit for FY26 increased to Rs. 1.81 crore from Rs. 1.02 crore in the previous financial year, reflecting a growth of around 78%.

    The company’s strategic diversification into Solar PV Modules and renewable energy-related operations has emerged as a key growth driver. India’s renewable energy sector continues to witness robust policy support, increasing investments and strong demand for solar infrastructure, creating significant opportunities for companies operating across the solar value chain.

    Commenting on the development, Mr. Deepak Diwan Bachwani, Executive Director, Gujarat Inject Kerala Limited, said, “The order from Deon Energy Limited represents another significant step in strengthening our renewable energy business. It reflects the growing confidence of customers in our capabilities and reinforces our commitment to building a scalable solar solutions platform. We have been consistently expanding our presence in the Solar PV Module segment and this order further strengthens our execution pipeline.”

    He further added: “As India continues to accelerate its transition towards clean energy, we believe the renewable energy sector presents substantial long-term opportunities. Our focus remains on timely execution, strengthening customer relationships and expanding our participation across the solar ecosystem while creating sustainable value for stakeholders.”

    The company delivered an exceptional performance during Q4FY26. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs. 30.70 crore as against Rs. 4.24 crore in Q4FY25. Profit after tax for Q4FY26 increased significantly to Rs. 1.64 crore compared to Rs. 0.07 crore reported in the corresponding quarter last year. Profit before tax for FY26 stood at Rs. 2.50 crore compared to Rs.

    1.25 crore in FY25, while earnings per share (EPS) improved to Rs. 1.24 from Rs. 0.70 in the previous year.

    As part of its ongoing business transformation, the company recently received approval for the proposed change of name to Regenova Renewtech Limited. The rebranding reflects its evolving business vision and increasing focus on future-oriented sectors, including renewable energy and solar solutions.

    With a growing order book, improving financial performance, and a clear strategic focus on clean energy opportunities, Gujarat Inject Kerala Limited remains well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for solar infrastructure and renewable energy solutions across India.

    About Gujarat Inject Kerala Limited

    Gujarat Inject Kerala Limited (BSE: 524238) is undergoing a strategic transformation with an increasing focus on renewable energy and solar solutions. The company has expanded its presence in Solar PV Modules and related clean energy businesses while continuing to strengthen operational capabilities, financial performance, and long-term growth prospects.

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  • 27th AsiaOne ASEAN Business & Social Forum 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    27th AsiaOne ASEAN Business & Social Forum 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Mr. Rajat Raj Shukal, Global Head & Principal Partner of AsiaOne Media Group

    New Delhi [India], June 15: AsiaOne Media Group successfully hosted the 27th Edition of AsiaOne ASEAN Business & Social Forum 2026 on the 10th of June 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With the dominant theme of “Celebrating the Spirit of ASEAN,” this Summit spotlighted the strengthening of bilateral trade, investment, and innovation between the ASEAN Nations and the wider Asian region, while also fostering strategic partnerships across the Asia Pacific region.

    The 27th AsiaOne ASEAN Business & Social Forum 2026 in Kuala Lumpur marked a clear shift from earlier global editions to a sharper ASEAN-focused strategy, aligning with one of the fastest-growing economic regions in the world. Unlike previous forums in Dubai, London, Singapore, and India, this edition was more market-entry driven, with Kuala Lumpur serving as a gateway to Southeast Asia. This made the platform far more relevant for organizations looking to expand regionally, build cross-border relationships, and tap into emerging opportunities across ASEAN economies.

    The event was supported by key global partners, including Indira University, Apollo Hospitals and HOSAF Group Bangladesh. The contribution of some of the keynote speakers and distinguished participants, including diplomats from 27 countries, was instrumental in making the Forum a resounding success.

    The glittering event saw the presence of some of the world’s most influential figures, including diplomats from 27 countries, along with esteemed business leaders, investors, and professionals from Asia, the Gulf, the US, Africa, and beyond.

    Welcome Address

    Mr. Rajat Raj Shukal, Global Head & Principal Partner of AsiaOne Media Group, extended a warm welcome to the esteemed diplomats from different countries of the world and prominent business and social leaders.

    He said:

    “Unlike some of our contemporaries, we would not look at market capitalization when we list and feature brands and leaders. We would also want to list and feature brands and leaders based on the emotional quotient, the amazing phenomenal product that they’ve done, the strategy that they’ve created, and how they’ve taken it to go-to-market. Because we also feel with evolution, now it’s not only contemporary or old traditional strategies that make a brand a brand. But to make a brand, it’s important to have passion and vision.”

    Keynote Speakers

    Other keynote speakers at the forum were:

    • Mr. Moazzam Hossain, Chairman, Hosaf Group
    • Mr. Ariyaseela Wickramanayake, Founder and Chairman, Pelwatte Dairy, Sri Lanka
    • Prof. Ravi Naidu, Managing Director & CEO, crcCARE, Australia
    • Mr. Shirish Nimgaonkar, Founder and CEO, eBlissAI, USA

    Special Highlights

    The Forum also applauded the Book Launch of Mr. Adam Castillo’s “Finding Our Voice: A Story of Leadership in Crisis and the American Spirit Abroad.”

    A thanks message from Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon, accepting AsiaOne’s Women Empowerment Principles Leadership Award, and her strong emphasis on women empowerment captured the Forum’s attention and garnered a huge round of applause.

    Prominent Award Winners

    Some of the prominent award winners at the forum were:

    • Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon Group
    • Dr. Tarita Shankar, Chairperson & Chief Mentor, Indira University & Indira Group of Institutes
    • Mr. Moazzam Hossain, Chairman – Hosaf Group
    • Mr. Rakesh Malhotra, Founder, Livguard
    • Mr. Harish Kohli, President & Managing Director, Acer India
    • Mr. Jude Gomes, Managing Director & CEO, Ageas Federal Life Insurance
    • Mr. Kalpesh Kinariwala, Founder – Pantheon Development
    • Mr. Darpan Jayraj Kale, Founder & Managing Director, DPIFS Solutions
    • Mr. Ash Shah, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, IMPEX Capital Group
    • Mr. Md Zahidul Islam, Chief Executive Officer, UK Management College & Chairman Unibridge Group
    • Mr. Sakif Shamim, Managing Director, Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Speciality Centre
    • Mr. Ariyaseela Wickremanayake, Founder & Chairman, Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd.
    • Mr. Adam Castillo, Founder & Chairman of AGS Myanmar & Author of the book Finding Our Voice
    • Dr. Madhu Sasidhar, President & CEO, Hospitals Division – Apollo Hospitals
    • Mr. Maneesh Tripathi, Director/Board Member – SICCI and Group CEO & Founder Director – Marble Rocks VCC Fund, Singapore
    • Mr. Shirish Nimgaonkar, Founder and CEO, eBliss AI
    • Dr. Reshma Kaur, Vice Chairperson, Guru Nanak Group of Institutions – Bidar
    • Ms. Satvinder Kaur, Co-Founder, WeAnsa Solutions Sdn. Bhd.
    • Ms. Amita Vyas, Co-Founder and Director, Apcegen Technologies Private Limited
    • Dr. Chandra Prasad, Co-Founder and Director, Dr. Dathu Rao Memorial Charitable Trust (Pathway India)
    • Ms. Kavina Brahmbhatt, Business Development Manager, Electro Polymers Industries
    • Mrs. Ramya Ramachandren, Vice Chairperson, Saraswathi Group of Institutes
    • Ms. Shweta Pathak, Founder, Aakarshan Gems & Jewellery
    • Ms. Megha Chaudhary, Co-Chairperson, BLC Global Holdings
    • Ms. Leena Jain, Founder, Fraganta Perfumes
    • Prof. Ravi Naidu, Managing Director & CEO, crcCARE
    • Mr. Roger Kumar, Founder and Managing Director, CASE Group
    • Mr. Arul Balan, Founder, Chairman, & Managing Director, CALS Renewable Energy India
    • Dr. Sanjay Paithankar, Founder & Board Member, Right Health Group
    • Mr. Sunny Verma, Founder, Sunny Hairport
    • Ms. Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri, Senior Advisor, Private Office of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAE Royal Family, and CEO, Trust With Trade Group
    • Ms. Gaurangi Desai Mehra, Director, Marketing & Communication, APAR Industries
    • Dr. Suresh Venkatachari, Chairman of QuantumNexis & Founder of SecureKloud, Healthcare Triangle
    • Mr. Tushan Wickramasinghe, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Capital TRUST Holdings Limited
    • Mr. Premalal Brahmanage, Chairman, Prime Group
    • Shri. Satya Prakash Sangwan, Vice-President – Paralympics Committee of India (PCI)
    • Mr. Sayed Habib, Director, Danube Home
    • Capt. Ajith Peiris, President & CEO, CINEC Campus
    • Mr. Mohan Ramesh Anand, Founder & CEO, Canopus Global
    • Ar. Tushar Mistry, Principal Architect, Tushar Mistry Design Studio
    • Mr. Virendra Pankaj, CEO, Aseem Infrastructure Finance Ltd.
    • Mr. Sudhanva Dhananjaya, CMD, ExcelSoft Technologies
    • Mr. Vijay Jeswani, Founder and CEO, Vijay Jeswani Builders and Developers
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  • Jainam Unifies Its Digital Platform Identity with Transition of JLite to the Jainam App

    Jainam Unifies Its Digital Platform Identity with Transition of JLite to the Jainam App

    Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 15: Jainam, an end-to-end financial services company, today announced that JLite, the company’s digital trading and investing platform, will now operate as the Jainam App, bringing the platform under a unified Jainam identity.

    The transition is part of Jainam’s broader brand evolution and reflects the company’s focus on creating a more seamless and consistent experience across its offerings. By aligning its digital platform with Jainam’s brand identity transformation, the company aims to strengthen recognition, simplify customer engagement, and create a unified experience across all touchpoints.

    Commenting on the transition, Milan Parikh, Chairman and Managing Director, Jainam, said:

    “The transition to the Jainam App reflects how our organisation has evolved over the years. Customers today interact with Jainam across multiple touchpoints, and bringing our digital platform under the Jainam identity creates a more unified and consistent experience. While the name and visual identity have evolved, the experience our customers rely on remains the same. This transition reflects our commitment to building a future-ready platform while continuing to support investors and traders with simplicity, reliability, and confidence.”

    The Jainam App will feature the transformed brand identity and icon, aligning the platform more closely with the Jainam’s recent brand identity transformation. The transition represents a natural progression in the company’s journey as it continues to strengthen its presence in the digital financial landscape.

    While the platform’s identity has evolved, the experience that customers rely on remains unchanged. Users will continue to have access to the same seamless trading and investing experience, trusted platform capabilities, and tools designed to support informed decision-making.

    The transition is aligned with Jainam’s vision of building a tomorrow where every financial decision is guided, confident, and effective. It also reflects the company’s commitment to creating experiences that are modern, accessible, and future-ready for today’s investors and traders.

    Jainam’s core values of Clarity, Progress, Integrity, and Empathy remain unchanged through this transition. These values continue to shape the company’s approach to innovation, customer experience, and long-term value creation.

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  • Before Influencers, There Was The Cabin Crew Red Lip: The Inspiration Behind Forever52’s Latest Campaign

    Before Influencers, There Was The Cabin Crew Red Lip: The Inspiration Behind Forever52’s Latest Campaign

    Dubai [UAE], June 15: Professional beauty brand Forever52, trusted by makeup artists and beauty professionals for its high-performance products and trend-driven innovations, has unveiled its latest campaign, From Dubai to India.” Inspired by one of beauty’s most enduring symbols of confidence—the iconic cabin crew red lip—the campaign celebrates the women who have embodied elegance, professionalism, and self-assurance for generations.

    Long before beauty influencers, GRWM videos, and viral makeup trends took over our feeds, there was one beauty image almost everyone recognized—a confident cabin crew member walking through an airport with a flawless red lip and an even more flawless smile. The signature look, complete with a crisp uniform, polished appearance, and classic red lipstick, has remained a timeless symbol of confidence and composure for decades. While beauty trends come and go, the cabin crew red lip has continued to resonate across generations, representing far more than makeup—it represents presence, poise, and professionalism.

    And that’s exactly the thought that sparked Forever52’s latest campaign, “From Dubai to India.” The brand asked a simple question: Why has red lipstick remained one of beauty’s most powerful confidence symbols for generations? The answer wasn’t found on social media. It was found at 35,000 feet.

    For years, cabin crew members have represented something bigger than beauty. They embody confidence, composure, professionalism, discipline, and grace under pressure. Whether they’re managing long-haul flights, navigating changing time zones, or handling hundreds of passengers with a smile, they carry themselves with a presence that feels instantly recognizable.

    And somehow, the red lipstick became part of that story.
    It’s not just makeup. It’s a symbol.

    It’s the shade many women reach for before an important meeting, a first date, a big presentation, or a milestone moment. It’s beauty’s equivalent of putting on your confidence before stepping out the door.

    To celebrate that connection, Forever52 brought together more than 250 women from across the aviation industry, including cabin crew members, airline staff, airport professionals, and aviation personnel.

    And here’s what made the campaign different.
    There were no traditional models, no celebrity faces, no perfectly curated influencer casts.

    Instead, the campaign spotlighted the very women who inspired the idea in the first place.

    Starting in Dubai and expanding to India, “From Dubai to India” became a celebration of real women whose confidence isn’t created for the camera— it’s part of their everyday lives.

    At a time when beauty marketing is often focused on what’s trending this week, the campaign tapped into something much more timeless: authenticity.

    Because while beauty trends change every few months, confidence never goes out of style.

    And perhaps that’s why the cabin crew red lip continues to resonate across generations. Our mothers admired it. Our grandmothers admired it. And today, it still feels just as iconic.

    The campaign also reflects a larger shift happening within beauty. Consumers are increasingly drawn to real stories, real professions, and real women. They want campaigns that feel relatable rather than aspirational, authentic rather than manufactured.

    For Forever52, celebrating aviation professionals wasn’t just about showcasing a lipstick.
    It was about celebrating the women behind one of beauty’s most recognizable symbols.
    The women who prove every day that confidence doesn’t come from a product.

    Sometimes, it just happens to be wearing red lipstick.

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  • My Interior Designers Sharpens Chennai’s Residential Discovery Journey as Home Search Moves Beyond Basic Listings

    My Interior Designers Sharpens Chennai’s Residential Discovery Journey as Home Search Moves Beyond Basic Listings

    A premium-focused platform is reshaping how Chennai homebuyers discover interior designers, creating more relevant connections between design professionals and quality-conscious homeowners.

    Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 15: In a city where residential decisions are often shaped by comfort, fit, and long-term confidence rather than impulse, My Interior Designers is positioning Chennai’s Residence & Home discovery journey in a more structured and relevant way. Built to serve both readers looking for home design support and professionals seeking meaningful visibility, the platform is creating a stronger route through a category where the search increasingly spans not only functional homes and flats, but also more refined and premium residential expectations. That makes Connecting You to Trusted Interior Designers feel less like a line of branding and more like the operating logic of the platform itself.

    This matters because Chennai’s home search behaviour has its own depth. A residence here is not usually treated as a purely decorative project. It is a lived environment expected to feel right in rhythm, comfort, use, and emotional tone. As a result, the journey often begins broadly and then becomes highly selective. A user may start by exploring Home Interior Designers in Chennai, then move towards the Best Home Interior Designers in Chennai as the need becomes more serious. For others, the requirement is more specific from the beginning: finding Interior Designers in Chennai for Flats who understand apartment living, spatial efficiency, and the expectations of contemporary urban homes.

    What is changing, however, is the shape of that search. The Chennai residential market is no longer only about standard home planning. It is increasingly stretching into a more refined premium segment, where the distinction between residential discovery and aspirational home design is becoming more fluid. This is why the platform’s Chennai Residence & Home positioning also makes room for Luxury Interior Designers in Chennai as a natural part of the same user journey. For many readers, the move from a practical home search to a premium shortlist is no longer a jump across categories; it is part of one evolving decision path.

    That shift is exactly where My Interior Designers becomes relevant. Rather than treating Chennai as a page of disconnected names, the platform supports a search experience aligned with how people actually decide. A reader may compare Home Interior Designers in Chennai first, then review the Best Home Interior Designers in Chennai, and from there begin observing who among the Best Interior Designers in Chennai and the Top Interior Designers in Chennai appears suitable for a more elevated residential outcome. In more selective cases, the user may also benchmark through the Top 10 Interior Designers in Chennai, not merely to identify popular names, but to understand who feels aligned with a home that needs more than basic styling.

    For the professional community, this changing search pattern matters just as much. Designers, firms, studios, and consultants working across residential and luxury-home categories are no longer seeking generic visibility. They want to be discovered by users already moving through serious residential intent. A platform that helps them appear before readers, comparing Interior Designers in Chennai for Flats, assessing Home Interior Designers in Chennai, or narrowing towards Luxury Interior Designers in Chennai, offers a far stronger proposition than broad exposure without context. It also creates meaningful positioning for professionals who want their work to be considered among the Top Interior Designers in Chennai, the Best Interior Designers in Chennai, and the Top 10 Interior Designers in Chennai in a setting shaped by real user decision-making.

    This is where the platform’s other expression gains real editorial weight: Where Your Space Finds Its Designer. In Chennai’s residential context, the line works because the search often changes when it stops feeling random and starts feeling aligned. The home seeker is no longer just browsing. The professional is no longer just being seen. The interaction becomes more deliberate.

    What the Chennai Residence & Home narrative ultimately signals is a wider market truth. Home search is becoming more layered. Flats, apartments, family residences, upgraded homes, and premium residential interiors are no longer separate mental silos for the user. They are often part of one continuum of aspiration and fit. A platform that can hold that continuum intelligently is likely to matter more.

    For Chennai, My Interior Designers is trying to do exactly that: make the residential journey feel more useful for the person searching, more meaningful for the professional being discovered, and more aligned with the way home decisions are actually made today.

    My Interior Designers
     Connecting You to Trusted Interior Designers Where Your Space Finds Its Designer

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    Website: www.myinteriordesigners.com

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