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• Today Home eXpo showcases Today Group’s projects across key MMR locations
•  Over 2700 families visited the two-day expo, with 226 deals closed
• Abhijeet Bhattacharya performs live Isha Koppikar, Nikita Dutta, Tridha Choudhury and Kunal Kapoor attend closing day
• Expo highlights growing momentum across emerging real estate hubs

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 27: Today Group has successfully concluded the Today Group HomeXpo, where the company showcased its upcoming portfolio of 12 projects across seven strategically selected micro-markets in MMR. The two-day event held on 14th and 15th March 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi brought together homebuyers, investors and industry stakeholders, marking the beginning of a significant new phase of expansion for Today Group. Over 2700 families visited the expo across the two days, resulting in 226 deals, underscoring strong market interest and buyer confidence.

The Today HomeXpo was further enlivened by the presence of several well-known personalities, adding star power and heightened excitement to the event. A special live performance by Abhijeet Bhattacharya added to the vibrant atmosphere and was well received by attendees. The closing day saw actors Isha Koppikar, Nikita Dutta, Tridha Choudhury and Kunal Kapoor in attendance, where they engaged with attendees and reflected the growing buzz around the region’s evolving real estate landscape.

Today Group introduced 12 projects strengthening its presence across emerging, infrastructure-driven growth corridors in the region. The projects unveiled at the Today HomeXpo include a combination of residential communities, commercial spaces and integrated lifestyle infrastructure that are expected to contribute meaningfully to the company’s topline over the next few years.

The mixed-use developments planned in Airoli, Juinagar and Nerul are designed to integrate residential living with commercial activity, while larger township developments in Kharghar, Upper Kharghar and Panvel are envisioned as integrated ecosystems offering residential, commercial and lifestyle experiences within a single environment. Across the Today Group portfolio, each project will focus on delivering efficient layouts, contemporary amenities, green spaces and community-oriented planning designed to support modern urban living.

Commenting on the success of the expo, Bhavesh Shah, Joint Managing Director, Today Group said, “The Today HomeXpo represents more than just the introduction of new projects; it reflects our evolving approach to development in a region that is undergoing rapid transformation. As infrastructure networks expand and new growth corridors emerge, our focus is on anticipating how people will want to live and work in the years ahead. Through this portfolio, we are seeking to build places that adapt to changing urban lifestyles while contributing positively to the broader development narrative of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.”

The projects will be funded through a structured combination of internal accruals alongside support from leading banks and institutional funds. This disciplined financial framework reflects Today Group’s longstanding approach to maintaining financial stability throughout the development cycle. Strategic partnerships with established financial institutions will strengthen the company’s capital base while reinforcing market confidence in the upcoming projects, allowing Today Group to prioritise timely execution, quality construction and long-term value creation.

Construction activity across the 12 developments will be launched in phases, aligned with project readiness and regulatory processes. Each project will be delivered with a strong emphasis on disciplined project management and uncompromising quality standards, which are hallmarks of Today Group’s development philosophy. Through a strategic presence in these high-growth micro-markets, Today Group aims to create a diversified pipeline that reinforces its long-term footprint across the MMR.

About Today Group

Today Group is a reputed real estate developer with a strong presence in Navi Mumbai, known for delivering quality residential and commercial projects. With a focus on thoughtful design, timely execution, and customer satisfaction, the group is committed to creating spaces that enhance modern living and contribute to the region’s urban growth.

Visit – https://www.thetodaygroup.in

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History is not only written in the times of change, but proclaimed.

New Delhi [India], March 27: During the holy and the great festival of Navratri 2026, which symbolizes the awakening of strength and higher consciousness, Sky Group Of Companies is officially renamed as Vandana Sharma Industries (VSI) 2026.

This is not just a name change.

It is a deeper shift.

 Towards an upgraded organisation.

 Clear global vision statement.

Having its offices in India, The United Kingdom and Dubai, and an increasing number of clients in 100 plus countries, Vandana Sharma Industries has become a single global entity. It is tailored to meet the international standards and correspond to the most reputable institutions in the world.

Why this rebranding matters

Any organization progresses over time. And when it does so, clarity becomes significant rather than just the same identity being carried on.

Replacing Sky Group Of Companies with Vandana Sharma Industries is a strategic and planned shift towards:

• A more contemporary and global oriented structure.
• Efforts on making systems and practices of compliance stronger.
• AI-powered and technology-driven solution integration.
• New and innovations-driven expansion.
• Opening to foreign relationships and cooperation.
• Developing a better and more integrated brand identity.
• Developing a scalable international expansion roadmap.

This will make Vandana Sharma Industries not only a cluster of businesses, but a sustainable institution that is geared towards global relevancy.

Constructed toward an unlimited future

The presence in three major international markets through three key global hubs in India, the United Kingdom and Dubai has given the organization a better position to serve international markets in a more efficient and flexible manner.

The rebranding strengthens:

• Improved coordination among the different divisions.
• Increased the general efficiency.
• Better consulting and strategic capabilities.
• Increased pace at entering worldwide markets.
• Industry-based solutions that are innovative.

Vandana Sharma Industries is currently the parent company and it manages a wide spectrum of areas such as:

• Wellness innovation
• systems of technology and AI.
• Leadership development
• Digital transformation
• Strategic advisory
• Media
• Global partnerships
• New areas of innovation.

The future is bright, as the company is growing steadily and has a successful and proactive vision.

Leadership perspective

Dr. Vandana Sharma (Hon.)

 Founder & Chairperson

Navratri is the awakening of inner power – the type of power that turns restrictions to leadership.

This rebranding is not a cosmetic one, it is transformational. Vandana Sharma Industries – is associated with strength, clarity, responsibility and vision. We are moving into a deeper organized, international and influential stage of our trip. We are aspiring to create institutions that are not individualistic and institutions that achieve long term value.

Mr. Ajay Sharma

 Managing Director & CEO

Any expanding organization will come to a stage where volume needs to be clarified. The logical continuation of our path is Vandana Sharma Industries. We are equipping ourselves with long-term global success with more powerful systems, improved processes, and new partners on the way. This is disciplined and purposeful growth.

Mr. Harshit Sharma

 COO, Director and Chief Strategy Officer.

This rebranding is a move towards improved structure and readiness in the future. We are uniting better operations, digital systems and smarter processes. The future is of the organizations that do not just dream big but also do it well, and this is what we are creating.

Mr. Ayush Sharma

 COO, Head of AI Division, Director.

A brand is not merely the personality, it is an obligation. Vandana Sharma Industries will be synonymous with credibility, novelty, growth and international partnership. Having offices in India, the UK, and Dubai and clients in 100+ countries, we are entering a new stage of global expansion and alliances.

Better than growth – a change of scale

Navratri is a representation of victory over restrictions.

It is in this spirit that Vandana Sharma Industries commences this new chapter with a definite purpose:

• To innovate with confidence
• To expand responsibly
• To create international partnerships.
• To maintain high standards
• To achieve long-term and transformative change.

The Power Of Powers Family owes all its cordial thanks to all the clients, partners, collaborators, and well-wishers in 100+ countries who have helped to make this a possibility. Simultaneously, they also open their arms to international organizations, businesses, and entrepreneurs to join them in this second stage of the development.

About Vandana Sharma Industries

Vandana Sharma Industries is an global corporation with offices located in the India, The United Kingdom and Dubai. 

Vandana Sharma Industries is a global diversified company that operates in high impact industries including wellness, digital systems, AI, business advisory, media development, and international alliances.

Headquartered in India, and offices in the United Kingdom and Dubai, the organization strives to achieve sustainable development, constant innovation, leadership and long term impact with its presence in 100+ countries worldwide.

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Mission: Safer India, Better World.

Bhiwadi (Rajasthan) [India], March 27: TheSafetyMaster, a prominent safety consultancy, training, and technology solutions company, has declared the opening of its extensive Yearly Safety Handholding and Changeover Program. This program aims to assist industries in enhancing their safety systems, enhancing the workforce, and incrementally targeting the Zero Accident Goal.

The program launched by the Founder of TheSafetyMaster, Sanjeev Paruthi, resolves a significant gap observed in various industries, as organizations tend to emphasize compliance, but with regard to establishing system-driven but uniform safety performance. This venture will help transform that through providing formal, ongoing, and viable safety assistance on an annual round-the-clock basis.

Safety is seen by most companies as a checklist or audit process. That will not help in the long run, said Sanjeev Paruthi. Leadership involvement, behavior change, and safety needs systems. The aim of the program is to unite all three in an organized and quantifiable manner.

Continuous Improvement of Safety.

Contrary to conventional ways of running consultation founded on short-term contracts, TheSafetyMaster Annual Safety Handholding Program is established to create a long-term connection. It also makes sure organizations are not only putting systems in place to ensure safety, but they are also taking care of their maintenance, enhancing, and continually measuring it.

The program emphasizes preventive measures of risks instead of corrective action. It helps organizations to discover risks at the earliest level, execute preventive controls, and understand safety performance through organized systems and electronic devices.

This practice assists the companies in relinquishing control over audits to the establishment of internal safety capability and proprietorship.

Complete Protection on All keys Safety Compartments.

The program gives end-to-end support in all the major safety areas necessary in an industrial business:

Expert Services and Safety Handholding Annual.

Regular site visits, audit, review, and strategic input provide organizations with unending expert guidance. This keeps these safety systems up and running, up to date, and industry standards compliant.

Fire Audits and Fire Safety software.

One of the gravest sources of threat within the industrial setting is that of fire. The program also involves an elaborate assessment of the fire protection systems, checks on compliance, and suggestions on what they need to better their emergency preparedness and response capacity.

Electrical Safety Evaluation and Standards.

Electrical hazards are neglected until there is an electrical incident. The SentinelOfSafety performs consistent evaluations in order to find the risks, increase the efficiency of the system, and ensure adherence to the safety standards.

Process Safety Management (PSM).

Process Safety Management is critically required in the case of industries with hazardous operations. The program assists companies in establishing an organized risk identification, control mechanisms, and monitoring to mitigate large-scale incidents.

Implementation Design Safety Software Systems.

One of the key aspects of the program will be including digital safety tools. These are permit to work, incident management, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), audit management, behaviour-based safety (BBS), and KPI dashboard.

The tools have assisted organizations in monitoring safety performance in real time, enhancing accountability, and making decisions based on actual data as opposed to making assumptions.

Inspiring the Real Safety Culture, not Only Policies.

Lack of consistent behavior on the ground is a bigger problem in industrial safety than the non-existence of rules. This is successfully tackled by TheSafetyMaster program in the form of organized Safety Culture Transformation programs.

It focuses on the leadership participation, engagement of employees, and constant reinforcement of safe practices. The program collaborates with the transformation of how individuals think and behave with respect to safety, rather than depending on policies and procedures.

Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) Introduction.

Workplace incidents relate most to human behavior. The program involves a systematic Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) model, which aims at being able to observe, provide feedback, and make corrections.

You can also prevent incidents by detecting unsafe behaviors and reinforcing safe behaviors, making organizations considerably less prone to risks and developing a more responsible and mindful workforce.

Training and Competency Development.

Training is not perceived as a single process but might be considered as a continuing process. Workers, sales representatives, and up to the top-level are educated about the risks, safe practices, and positive response to critical situations.

Hazop Training is one specific program are also promoted to enhance process safety capabilities. These programs provide teams with the updated skills in risk assessment and well-organized approaches to defining the possible hazards and preventing them before it turns into incidents.

Mission Zero accident Vision roadmap.

The prime focus of the initiative is to develop a unique Zero Accident Vision Roadmap within each organization. This roadmap has goals, dates, performance measurements, and plans of action necessary to attain zero incidents.

Organizations receive a step-by-step strategy, rather than some abstract goals, which makes its strategies more practical and responsive to organizational operations and the risk profile.

An Environmentally Focused and Implementation-Amazing Model.

The difference between TheSafetyMaster and other products is its pragmatic nature. The program is not constructed on generalized templates but is designed to reflect the industry, processes, and exposure of risk associated with an organization.

Organizations can expect:

• Reduction in incident rates
• Better compliance and audit preparedness.
• Stronger safety culture
• Better employee engagement
• Evidence-based safety making.

More to the point, they establish internal capacity to continue to improve the safety in the long run.

Invitation to Industry

TheSafetyMaster welcomes companies of all industries, such as manufacturing, construction, chemicals, energy, and infrastructure, to take part in this program.

Whether the company starts its safety way or wants to enhance the current safety systems, the Annual Safety Handholding Program is an ordered and definite way to the future.

TheSafetyMaster seeks to support the establishment of safer working environments and enhanced safety culture in industries in India with the vision of Safer India, Better World.

Contact Information

TheSafetyMaster/ Safety Consulting, Training, Software, and Systems Implementation.

• Address: Unit No 221-445-450-451-452-453, SPL 1/J, 2nd and 4th floor, Sunsquare Plaza Complex, RIICO Chowk, Bhiwadi 301019, Rajasthan, India.
• Phone: +91-7665231743
• Phone: +91-9413882016
• Email: info@thesafetymaster.com
• Website: www.thesafetymaster.com

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], March 27: Sumeet Industries Limited, (NSE Code: SUMEETINDS, BSE Code: 514211), one of the leading integrated polyester manufacturers engaged in the production of Pet Chips, Partially Oriented Yarn (POY), Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY) and Polyester Texturized Yarn, has announced that it has been declared as the Successful Bidder (H1 Bidder) for the acquisition of assets at Phase-3: Chips Manufacturing Plant of Nakoda Limited under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process.

The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held today, has considered and unanimously approved the Letter of Intent dated 11th March 2026, confirming the acquisition of the said assets under slump sale.

Nakoda Limited, a Surat-based company, was engaged in the manufacturing of Polyester Chips. The acquisition includes land and building measuring approximately 11,534 square meters, along with the entire plant and machinery situated at Phase-3: Chips Manufacturing Plant.

Capacity Expansion 

• Incremental capacity addition of approximately 400 tons per day of Polyester Chips
• Equivalent to approximately 1,46,000 tons per annum (assuming 365 operating days)
• Polyester Chips to be utilized in spinning units for manufacturing POY and FDY

Strategic Rationale

• Expansion of Polyester Chips manufacturing capacity in line with existing business operations
• Acquisition of assets in the same line of manufacturing, supporting scale-up of operations
• Proximity to existing plant enabling better operational alignment

The total consideration for the acquisition under slump sale is approximately ₹23.47 Cr, resulting in 100% control of the acquired assets by the Company. The transaction is subject to necessary regulatory approvals, if any.

The acquisition is expected to be completed within 180 days from the date of signing of the Letter of Intent, i.e., 17th March 2026.

A copy of the Letter of Intent is available on the following link:
 https://www.sumeetindustries.com/news/letter-of-intent

Commenting on the Development, Mr. Pratik R. Jaju, Managing Director of Sumeet Industries Limited, said, “This acquisition strengthens our presence in the polyester value chain and expands our Polyester Chips manufacturing capacity. The addition of this facility enhances our production scale and supports better integration with our downstream yarn business, including POY and FDY.

Given the proximity of the acquired plant to our existing operations, we expect improved operational alignment and efficiency as we scale up capacity. This also provides us with greater flexibility in managing production and supporting future growth requirements across our polyester portfolio.”

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 27: Identixweb Limited, one of India’s leading publicly listed technology companies specializing in IT services, Shopify application development and SaaS product innovation, has announced the initiation of research and development for SiteGrowth AI, an AI powered organic growth engine aimed at helping SaaS and business websites scale their online visibility and drive consistent organic traffic.

• Combining AI, data, and strategy to simplify and scale organic growth in a resource intensive digital landscape
• Identixweb Limited begins development of SiteGrowth AI to automate organic growth for SaaS and digital businesses
• Combines AI, SEO and data driven workflows to solve the challenge of scaling content and visibility

Organic search continues to be one of the highest return on investment digital marketing channels for SaaS businesses, yet sustaining it at scale remains a challenge due to the constant need for high-volume, high-quality content. Even companies with strong product portfolios, including Identixweb’s own suite of Shopify applications, face limitations in maintaining consistent growth without significantly increasing time, effort and resources.

To address this, SiteGrowth AI is being conceptualized as an AI driven platform designed to automate organic website traffic growth through intelligent content generation, programmatic SEO, and data guided publishing workflows. It aims to combine artificial intelligence with established SEO methodologies into a single, integrated engine, with capabilities such as identifying SEO opportunities, generating content at scale, and automating key processes like internal linking and indexation. The platform is initially being developed as an internal growth tool for Identixweb’s own product suite, with a long term vision of evolving into a standalone SaaS offering for businesses.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Priyank Savani, Chairman and Managing Director of Identixweb Limited, said, “Organic growth today is no longer just about effort, it is about efficiency and intelligence. With SiteGrowth AI, we are exploring how businesses can scale their digital presence in a more structured and sustainable way by combining data, strategy and automation. Our vision is to first strengthen our own product ecosystem and eventually enable other businesses to achieve consistent growth without being limited by resources.”

Designed to simplify and scale organic growth for digital businesses, the platform reflects Identixweb’s continued focus on building practical, growth oriented solutions. With a strong presence across IT services, Shopify application development and SaaS innovation, Identixweb Limited serves clients across India and global markets.

ABOUT IDENTIXWEB LIMITED : https://www.identixweb.com/

Identixweb Limited is a publicly listed technology company specializing in IT services, Shopify application development, and SaaS product innovation. The company core business verticals: Identixweb (Shopifiy apps and web development solutions). With over a decade of full-stack development expertise, Identixweb serves clients and users across India and globally.

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Nura Sleep has‌ been honored with the prestigious “Best Orthopaedic Mattress of the Year” award at the House of Lords, UK Parliament, in an‌ event hosted by the UK Asian Business Council.

London [United Kingdom], March 26: The award recognizes Nura Sleep’s commitment to improving sleep quality through orthopaedic innovation and its strong impact on customer well-being. Bradford-based Nura Sleep, founded less than two‌ years ago by director Mr. Mamit Agarwal, was awarded Best Orthopaedic Mattress of the Year at a ceremony held at the House of Lords. The company has rapidly established itself‍ as a trusted brand in sleep solutions, addressing common issues such‍ as back pain, neck stiffness, and poor sleep posture.

Mr. Mamit Agarwal said what makes‌ this recognition even more meaningful is the strong trust of its customers, with 98% reporting significant improvementt in sleep quality, comfort, and overall well being. This overwhelming positive feedback highlights the brand’s effectiveness‍ in delivering real, measurable results.

Addressing the audience at the event, Mamit Agarwal spoke about the vision behind Nura Sleep and the‍ importance of sleep as a foundation‍ for overall wellbeing. Mr. Mamit Agarwal was inspired to start Nura Sleep by the realization that poor sleep and constant back, neck, and shoulder pain were affecting people’s daily energy, focus, and productivity. He identified a gap in effective sleep solutions and set out to build an orthopaedic mattress brand focused on providing proper support, relieving pain, and enabling truly restorative sleep. This belief inspired him to launch Nura Sleep as a complete orthopaedic mattress brand. “Receiving this recognition at the House of Lords is truly humbling,” said Mr Mamit Agarwal, Founder of Nura Sleep.

He also extended thanks to Baroness Arlene Foster for hosting the event and to Lord Peter James Weir Northern Ireland’s Minister of Education for presenting the award. The event was attended by distinguished leaders‌ including⁠ John Le F‍on‍dr‍é, Vinam‍ra Shastr‌i,⁠ And‌re⁠w Grocock, Taha Coburn Kutay, Sudeep Sakalle, along⁠ with other Members of Parliament and prominent business leaders, further highlighting the global recognition of the brand.
 

Nura Sleep is a modern orthopaedic mattress brand focused on enhancing sleep quality, physical‌ recovery‌, and overall well being. Built on the belief that quality sleep is the foundation of a productive life, the brand combines ergonomic design with advanced materials to deliver superior comfort and support.

www.⁠n‍ur‌aslee‌p.co‍.uk‌

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KRAFTON India–DPIIT MoU signing ceremony with senior officials from both organisations.

New Delhi [India], March 26: KRAFTON India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Under this MoU, KRAFTON India will work with DPIIT across digital entertainment, online social gaming, esports, interactive media, and artificial intelligence. The MoU was signed by Vibhor Kukreti, Head of Government Relations, KRAFTON India, and T. L. K. Singh, Deputy Secretary, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.

The partnership will explore opportunities to organize innovation challenges under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge and host targeted hackathons to address industry-specific challenges. Both organizations will also collaborate on workshops, roundtables, and masterclasses to build capabilities in game design, animation, immersive technologies, esports management, AI applications, and digital production frameworks. This builds on KRAFTON India’s long-term investments in India’s gaming and startup ecosystem, reflecting its continued role as an active ecosystem enabler.

The MoU also aims to enable engagement with startups across digital entertainment, online social gaming, esports, interactive media, and AI domains, facilitating industry exposure and potential collaboration opportunities. It will further support curated industry interactions and virtual forums to provide exposure to global trends and practices. KRAFTON India and DPIIT will also work together to promote awareness of global best practices in AI-enabled technologies, digital safety frameworks, and responsible innovation, while facilitating participation in relevant Startup India initiatives and sectoral programs contributing to the long-term development and expansion of the ecosystem.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT said that this collaboration with KRAFTON India represents a significant step towards strengthening India’s digital and creative economy. He emphasized that partnerships with global leaders in digital entertainment will enable startups to innovate, scale, and build globally competitive solutions in emerging technology domains.

Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, KRAFTON India, said, “India stands at a pivotal moment in the evolution of its digital entertainment ecosystem, with the potential to become a global centre for innovation and content creation. At KRAFTON India, we see this as an opportunity to go beyond market growth and actively contribute to building the capabilities, talent, and infrastructure that will define the industry’s future. Our partnership with DPIIT reflects this long-term commitment to working alongside stakeholders to unlock new possibilities for India’s gaming, esports, and interactive media ecosystem.”

Vibhor Kukreti, Head of Government Relations, KRAFTON India, added,
 “Krafton India’s partnership with DPIIT reflects a shared ambition to accelerate the growth of India’s digital entertainment ecosystem. India is already one of the most important digital entertainment markets globally, and its next phase of growth will be defined by strong local capabilities, innovation, and the creation of globally competitive IP across digital entertainment, AI, gaming, and esports. Through this collaboration, KRAFTON India aims to play a meaningful role in enabling startups, strengthening talent pipelines, and bringing global expertise to support India’s emergence as a leading hub for digital entertainment and interactive media.”

With this collaboration, KRAFTON India continues to deepen its engagement in India as both a key market and a growing centre for creation, working closely with institutional partners to support the ecosystem’s next phase of development. The partnership is expected to open new avenues for startups and talent to participate more actively in the evolving digital entertainment landscape.

About KRAFTON, Inc.

Headquartered in Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is a global game developer and publisher dedicated to pioneering unforgettable worlds for players everywhere. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON brings together a diverse portfolio of studios including PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks, inZOI Studio, JOFSOFT, Eleventh Hour Games, OmniCraft Labs, Olivetree Games, Loonshot Games, and 9B STUDIO. Each is united by a commitment to bold imagination and breakthrough game-making. KRAFTON’s franchises and titles include PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE, PUBG: BLINDSPOT, inZOI, Subnautica, MIMESIS, Hi-Fi Rush, Dinkum, TERA, My Little Puppy, and more. Guided by its vision to pioneer the path to players’ dreams, KRAFTON is focused on building franchises that last and delivering experiences that resonate with players around the world. For more information, visit www.KRAFTON.com.

About KRAFTON India

KRAFTON India is responsible for delivering premier mobile gaming experiences in the country, led by its flagship title BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), which has surpassed 260 million downloads. Its diverse portfolio also includes titles such as Bullet Echo India, Road To Valor: Empires, CookieRun India, and Real Cricket, catering to a wide spectrum of Indian gamers.

Beyond publishing games, KRAFTON India is committed to strengthening the digital entertainment ecosystem. Since 2021, the company has invested over $250 million in Indian startups across interactive entertainment, gaming, esports, and technology. Furthermore, KRAFTON has also launched the KRAFTON India Unicorn Growth Fund, a Rs 6,000 crore fund, set up jointly with South Korean technology giant, Naver and financial services major Mirae Asset, and which is aimed at supporting high-potential startups and accelerating the growth of India’s next generation of global technology leaders. The company also actively supports game development talent through the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI), enabling emerging developers with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance.

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 26: Lucknow’s home construction ecosystem is undergoing a structural shift as buyers move away from fragmented sourcing toward integrated, experience-led solutions. The change comes amid rising demand for consistency in quality, pricing transparency, and design cohesion across the city’s expanding residential corridors.

For years, homebuilding in Lucknow has unfolded through a fragmented network of local markets, where homeowners sourced timber, granite, stones, and Indian marble, as well as imported or Italian marble, often in separate transactions across the city. The process typically involved multiple rounds of coordination, from procuring plywood from commonly available brands like Greenply, Austin Ply, and Tplus, to selecting laminates from Merino, Stylam, and GreenLam, alongside choosing tiles from manufacturers such as Somany, Simpolo, RAK, and Johnson, and sanitary ware from Jaquar and Artize.

Sector observers note that this dispersed procurement pattern, despite being the norm for years, has frequently resulted in uneven finishes, scheduling delays, and diffused accountability, particularly when multiple vendors are involved in a single project.

A more consolidated model is now emerging in the city. Among the players driving this shift is Goel World, an integrated experience center led by Sarvesh Goel, Chairman of Mansingh Goel Group, whose family has a 100-year legacy in the timber and building materials trade.

The facility brings together a wide spectrum of products and services under one roof, including modular interior solutions such as kitchens, wardrobes, and vanity units, along with finishing elements like wooden flooring by Lamiwood, blinds, carpets, and wallpapers. The approach is aimed at reducing the need for multiple sourcing points while enabling coordinated design outcomes.

Speaking on the limitations of digital-first selection, Goel said that material choices often appear different in real conditions compared to catalog images. He emphasized that physical interaction with products, including surface textures and functional performance, allows buyers to make more informed decisions.

The shift also aligns with changing consumer preferences in emerging residential zones such as Gomti Nagar Extension and Shaheed Path, where buyers are increasingly prioritizing integrated design over piecemeal construction. Full-height wardrobes, coordinated laminate finishes, and durable material combinations are gaining traction, reflecting a move toward long-term usability and visual uniformity.

Experts note that while demand for high-quality construction materials has grown alongside Lucknow’s urban expansion, the supply chain has remained largely unorganized. Integrated hubs are attempting to address this gap by offering verified products, standardized pricing, and end-to-end solutions.

Goel stated that scale plays a key role in pricing efficiency. By aggregating demand across categories such as timber, marble, tiles, plywood, laminates, and sanitary ware, the model enables stronger sourcing leverage with manufacturers, making quality materials accessible across different budget segments.

Industry stakeholders believe that such developments could position Lucknow as a regional center for design-led construction practices. As integrated formats gain traction, the city’s home-building process is expected to become more structured, transparent, and experience-driven.

The transition marks a departure from traditional procurement methods and signals a broader shift in how urban homeowners approach construction in tier-two cities.

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 26: Kaushalya Logistics Limited (NSE: KLL), a diversified conglomerate specializing in logistic support to the cement industry, has commenced operations at a new Commercial Carrying and Forwarding Agent (CCFA) depot in Muzaffarpur (Bihar) for the Adani Group.

This addition marks the 22nd new depot established by the Company during FY26. The newly operational depot is expected to handle a monthly volume of approximately 15,000 MT, significantly enhancing the Company’s operational scale and throughput capacity in the region. With this expansion, the Company’s total depot network has increased to 124 depots across India.

The expansion reflects the Company’s continued efforts to strengthen its presence in high-growth markets while building stronger relationships with leading industry players. Bihar is emerging as a key region driven by increasing infrastructure and construction activity, and the addition of this depot is expected to improve distribution efficiency, enable faster turnaround times, and enhance overall service capabilities. With its strong on-ground experience, the Company is well prepared to meet the changing needs of its partners and continue growing steadily.

Commenting on this, Mr. Rajendra Singh Shekhawat, CEO, Kaushalya Logistics Limited said,
 “The operationalisation of the Muzaffarpur depot marks a strategic addition to our network under the CCFA model. The facility has been set up to strengthen our regional presence and improve distribution efficiency across Eastern India.

With an expected monthly handling capacity of 15,000 MT, the depot will enhance throughput, enable faster turnaround, and support smoother last-mile connectivity. Our focus remains on driving operational excellence, optimizing network performance, and ensuring consistent service delivery across all locations.

Commenting on this Mr. Uddhav Poddar, Managing Director, Kaushalya Logistics Limited said 

“The commencement of our new CCFA depot in Muzaffarpur for the Adani Group marks another important step in our expansion journey. This addition strengthens our presence in Eastern India and enhances our ability to cater to the growing cement demand in the region.

As we continue to scale our network, this depot will contribute meaningfully to our operational efficiency and overall capacity. We remain focused on expanding our footprint, working closely with leading industry players, and delivering reliable, efficient services that support the evolving needs of our partners.”

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New Delhi [India], March 25: SHARP Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd has announced a strategic manufacturing tie-up with leading AC manufacturing companies to locally produce air conditioners in India, strengthening the company’s expansion plans in one of the world’s fastest-growing cooling markets. The collaboration aims to scale manufacturing to 500,000 units over the next three years, enabling Sharp to strengthen product availability in the Indian market.

The arrangement brings together SHARP’s Japanese engineering and proprietary Plasmacluster ion air purification technology with large-scale manufacturing capabilities and supply chain expertise.

Commenting on the development, Osamu Narita, Managing Director, SHARP Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd, said, “India continues to be a strategically important market for SHARP, and we see strong long-term growth potential in the cooling appliances segment. Strengthening our manufacturing ecosystem through tie-ups such as this reinforces our commitment to the Indian market. By combining SHARP’s Japanese innovation with India’s growing manufacturing capabilities, we aim to deliver advanced products that meet the evolving expectations of Indian consumers while supporting the country’s vision for local manufacturing.”

Mimoh Jain, Chief Business Officer – SHARP Appliances Division, added, “India is one of the fastest-growing markets for air conditioners globally. We restarted our air conditioner business in India last year and, despite a challenging year for the category, we sold around 0.40K units with a limited product portfolio. This early response reinforces our confidence in the long-term potential of the market. Our tie-up with a leading AC manufacturing companies in India allows us to combine SHARP’s technology-driven innovation with a strong manufacturing ecosystem in India, enabling us to scale our presence and deliver high-performance cooling solutions integrated with air purification technology.”

India’s air conditioner market has been witnessing steady growth in recent years, driven by rising temperatures, rapid urbanisation and increasing adoption of energy-efficient appliances. Industry estimates suggest that the room air conditioner market in India has crossed 10 million units annually and is expected to grow at a double-digit CAGR, with demand expanding rapidly beyond metro cities into Tier II and Tier III markets.

As part of its next phase of expansion, SHARP is preparing to introduce a wider portfolio of air conditioners in India, including window ACs, split ACs and commercial air conditioning solutions. The upcoming range of select Window ACs will integrate SHARP’s Plasmacluster ion technology, which enables active air purification alongside cooling. By combining Japanese engineering, advanced air purification and robust reliability standards, SHARP aims to deliver a new generation of cooling solutions aligned with its philosophy of creating products that are “In Step With Your Future”.

Over the next five years, the company aims to capture a 2–3% share of the Indian air conditioner market by expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its distribution network across the country.

SHARP currently sells its air conditioners through retail and distribution partners, modern trade, online marketplaces and commercial channels, with an established presence in Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh/Telangana. The company plans to expand its reach further across the rest of India through additional distribution partnerships.

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