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Gurugram (Haryana) [India], May 13: HOAC Foods India Limited (NSE: HOACFOODS), a fast-growing FMCG company offering high-quality flour, spices, pulses & mustard oil under its flagship brand Hariom Atta & Spices, announced its Audited Financial Results for H2 FY26 and Financial Year ended March 31, 2026.

Key Financial Highlights (Consolidated) 

Particulars	H2 FY26	YoY Growth
Total Revenue	₹ 2,865.17 Lakhs	↑ 84.29%
EBITDA	₹ 399.83 Lakhs	↑ 51.57%
Net Profit	₹ 245.63 Lakhs	↑ 66.20%
EBITDA Margin	13.95%
Net Profit Margin	8.57%

Particulars	FY26	YoY Growth
Total Revenue	₹ 5,049.15 Lakhs	↑ 89.53%
EBITDA	₹ 731.10 Lakhs	↑ 71.91%
Net Profit	₹ 440.70 Lakhs	↑ 77.44%
EBITDA Margin	14.48%
Net Profit Margin	8.73%

Management Commentary

Mr. Rambabu Thakur, Founder & Managing Director, said:

“FY26 has been a transformational year for HOAC Foods. We delivered strong financial performance during the year, with Total Income growing by 90% and PAT increasing by 77% on a YoY basis, supported by deeper distribution reach, retail expansion, export execution, and increasing acceptance of our diversified product portfolio.

During the year, we strengthened our operational infrastructure through new warehousing capabilities, expanded our retail and franchise footprint, and accelerated our entry into international markets. The response to our newly launched products category has also been encouraging.

As we move ahead, we remain focused on scaling our manufacturing capabilities, expanding our B2B and export business, and strengthening the Hariom brand across domestic and global markets.”

Key Business & Operational Highlights

Strengthened Distribution Network

• Expanded presence across North Delhi through strategic distribution partnerships. 
• Increased retail penetration across general trade channels. 

Export Business Expansion

• Operationalized export warehouse infrastructure in Delhi. 
• Successfully executed export shipments to international markets, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States
• Continued development of the export order pipeline. 

Expansion in Manufacturing Capabilities

• Advanced plans for the mega manufacturing facility in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. 
• Strengthened production capabilities across core FMCG categories. 

Growth in Retail & Franchise Network

• Expanded company-owned retail outlets and franchise presence across Delhi NCR. 
• Continued focus on strengthening direct consumer engagement. 

Product Portfolio Expansion

• Received encouraging market response for our newly launched products
• Continued emphasis on high-quality, chemical-free food essentials under the Hariom brand. 

About HOAC Foods India Limited

HOAC Foods India Limited is a consumer-focused FMCG company engaged in the manufacturing and retailing of flour, spices, pulses, oil, dry fruits, grains and related food essentials. The company operates through company-owned outlets, franchise stores, e-commerce channels, and an expanding B2B network. Under its brand Hariom Atta & Spices, the company emphasizes natural, fresh, and chemical-free products, connecting households with nutritious daily essentials.

Disclaimer: Certain statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, like government actions, local, political, or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The Company will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

A rapid rollout across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh reflects more than growth — it signals a company betting on accessibility, customer trust, and the next wave of India’s mobile economy.

Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 13: From a Small Family-Run Beginning in Surat to One of Western India’s Fastest-Growing Mobile Retail Chains, Bhatia Mobile’s Latest Expansion Reflects Ambition, Timing, and a Deep Understanding of How India Buys Technology

India’s mobile retail market is no longer growing quietly.

Across cities, towns, and fast-developing regions, smartphones have become central to everyday life — powering communication, business, entertainment, education, and commerce.

“Retail leadership is no longer about who arrives first. It is about who reaches customers fastest.”

As demand accelerates, the race is no longer only about selling devices.
It is about reaching customers first.
In that race, Bhatia Mobile is moving at an unusual speed.

The company’s latest milestone — opening 90 stores in 90 days across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh — reflects more than expansion.

It signals a retail strategy built around visibility, accessibility, and market confidence.
Some businesses grow gradually.

Others arrive at defining moments that reshape how an industry views them.
For Bhatia Mobile, the opening of 90 new stores in 90 days marks one such moment.

Across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, the company has quietly built one of the fastest retail expansion stories in the mobile industry — opening nearly one new store every day over the last three months.

At a time when much of retail is shifting online, Bhatia Mobile is making a different bet.
It believes proximity still matters.

That people still want to walk into a store, hold a device in their hand, compare options, ask questions, and leave with confidence.

And in a country where smartphones are no longer a luxury but a necessity, accessibility has become a business advantage.

The milestone reflects more than store count.
It represents a company moving with urgency in a market that continues to expand at extraordinary speed.

Today, with 380+ stores and counting, Bhatia Mobile has evolved from a regional retail success story into one of Western India’s most visible smartphone retail networks. What began as a single-store vision has now transformed into a large-scale customer ecosystem built on accessibility, trust, and rapid expansion. Crossing the 380-store milestone is not just a number — it reflects market confidence, operational strength, and a brand that continues to move closer to consumers across cities, towns, and emerging markets. As digital adoption accelerates across India, Bhatia Mobile’s growing footprint positions it not merely as a retailer but as a key player in how the next generation of customers experiences mobile technology.

A Retail Story Built Beyond Numbers

Retail growth often gets measured through square footage, store count, or revenue.
But behind every expansion story is a deeper narrative.

For Bhatia Mobile, growth has never been solely about scale.
It has been about reach.

The company’s roots trace back to Surat, where entrepreneurial survival shaped the foundation of what would eventually become a large retail network.

Long before the company entered the smartphone business, the journey began through small ventures and family-driven efforts.

Persistence became the operating principle.
Opportunity became the strategy.

That early instinct to identify changing demand led the business into mobile accessories during the 1990s — a decision that would later define its future.

The first Bhatia Mobile store opened in 1998.

What followed was not overnight growth.
It was years of learning markets, understanding customers, and building familiarity city by city.

Why Physical Retail Still Matters

The smartphone category remains different from many forms of online shopping.
Unlike everyday purchases, buying a phone is often a considered decision.

Customers compare cameras.
They ask about battery life.

They explore financing.
They look for reassurance.

And perhaps most importantly, they seek trust.

Despite the growth of e-commerce, physical retail continues to hold strong relevance in mobile purchasing.

Stores provide immediacy.
They provide confidence.
They remove uncertainty.

For organised retailers, this creates an opportunity to remain close to customers at the exact moment a buying decision happens.

Bhatia Mobile’s rapid expansion appears built around this insight.

Rather than waiting for demand to come digitally, the company is moving closer to where demand already exists.

Expansion Beyond Major Cities

One of the most significant aspects of the company’s recent growth is where the expansion is happening.

The retail strategy extends beyond metropolitan centres into emerging markets — places where smartphone demand is rising alongside digital adoption.

Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are increasingly shaping India’s next consumer economy.

Affordable internet, mobile banking, digital content, and online commerce have accelerated smartphone dependency.

As a result, demand is no longer concentrated only in large urban hubs.
It is spreading.

By strengthening its presence across growing regional markets, Bhatia Mobile is positioning itself within this transition.

The approach reflects a long-term retail philosophy: visibility matters, but accessibility matters more.

A Brand Expanding With Confidence

Opening 90 stores in 90 days requires more than ambition.
It demands operational readiness.

Behind every launch lies logistics, inventory, staffing, training, vendor partnerships, and market planning.

The pace of expansion suggests a business prepared to scale.
It also signals confidence.

Confidence in customer demand.
Confidence in regional opportunity.

And confidence that organised retail still holds value in a technology-driven economy.

Industry observers increasingly note that accessibility may become one of the strongest differentiators in mobile retail.

The closer a brand is to its customer, the stronger the relationship becomes.
In this context, expansion becomes more than a business decision.

It becomes a statement of intent.

Looking Ahead

The company’s latest milestone is unlikely to be its final chapter.

Leadership has indicated that expansion remains ongoing, with a long-term vision of increasing reach across more cities and strengthening customer accessibility.

As India’s mobile ecosystem grows, retail players capable of combining scale with trust are expected to define the next phase of the industry.

For Bhatia Mobile, 90 stores in 90 days is not merely a headline.

It reflects momentum.

A signal that growth is accelerating.
And that the company intends to remain part of India’s evolving mobile story.

“In a market driven by speed and accessibility, physical retail continues to shape how India buys technology.”

“Ninety stores in ninety days is not just expansion. It is a statement of intent.”

“The closer a brand moves to its customer, the stronger its relevance becomes.”

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This is not a motivational quote. This is a real story of two people who hit rock bottom, stared at the rubble of their first company, and chose to build a skyscraper on top of it.

There is a specific kind of silence that only failed entrepreneurs know. It is not the silence of an empty room; it is the silence of an empty future. No ringing phones. No team chatter. No invoices to chase. Just the hollow echo of a dream that stopped breathing.

Sudipta and Priyanka Prajapati know that silence better than most.

Twelve months ago, they stood alone in a vacant office, the last man standing after their first venture completely collapsed. Not stumbled. Not struggled. Collapsed. A full year of blood, savings, and identity simply GONE.

They walked out carrying nothing but what the industry coldly calls “backlogs” and the kind of exhaustion that no sleep can fix. They weren’t just financially broke. They were broken at the core.

Most people in that position update their LinkedIn profiles and quietly disappear into the comfort of a salary.

Both Sudipta and Priyanka went home and opened a spreadsheet.

For an entire year, while the world assumed they had moved on, they were doing something far more dangerous — they were learning. Every night, after taking on whatever freelance work they could find just to cover rent, they would sit down and perform an autopsy on their failed business. Line by line. Decision by decision. Mistake by mistake.

What they found was both humbling and clarifying.

The idea behind his first company was never the problem. The execution was. They had scaled too fast, too soon, without building a solid sales pipeline beneath them. They had built a roof before the foundation.

Sudipta and Priyanka weren’t bad entrepreneurs. They were impatient ones, and now, they knew the difference.

Exactly one year after the collapse, something shifted inside Sudipta. The anger he had carried quietly transformed into something far more powerful and focused. Razor-sharp, unshakeable, relentless focus.

Both started working for a single company and made it big. With zero investors, zero safety net, and nothing but the lessons carved from failure, Sudipta and Priyanka joined Enmmey in leadership roles.

And they did it completely together.

No plush office. No founding team. No seed funding pitch decks. Just Sudipta, Priyanka, a laptop, and a decision to never look backwards again.

They became each other’s salesperson, accountant, strategist, and their own cheerleader. On the days when the grind felt impossible, they reminded themselves of the alternative and kept moving.

Where others saw a solo operator barely keeping the lights on, Sudipta and Priyanka saw something else entirely: the blueprint of an empire being drawn in real time.

When the Comeback Became Real

Here is where the story stops being inspirational and starts being remarkable.

In under twelve months of relaunch, Enmmey crossed 1 crore revenue in 3 months in annual revenue. The team that started as a two-person show now includes 3 dedicated full-time employees and 6 ambitious interns who are, by all accounts, building something real.

No shortcuts. No investors. No inheritance. Just grit, strategy, and the quiet stubbornness of two friends who refused to let a single failure write the final chapter of their career.

It would be easy to reduce this to a feel-good story about perseverance. But that would be missing the point.

Sudipta and Priyanka’s journey is a masterclass in strategic resilience — the rare ability to not just survive failure, but to extract intelligence from it and deploy it with precision the second time around.

They didn’t just try harder.
They tried smarter.
They fixed the foundation before building the walls.

More Than Just a Revenue Milestone

Enmmey today is not just a company crossing milestones. It is living proof that the entrepreneurs who fail, learn, and return are exponentially more dangerous than those who never failed at all.

When asked about the journey, Sudipta and Priyanka don’t reach for dramatic metaphors or rehearsed motivational lines. They simply look at their growing team and say:

“We lost my first company. But we found the version of ourselves that was capable of building this one.”

In a business landscape obsessed with overnight success stories and Silicon Valley glamour, Sudipta and Priyanka’s story is a quiet but thunderous reminder that the most powerful thing an entrepreneur can do after falling is not to rise quickly — but to rise correctly.

From zero to ₹1 Crore.
From a closed office to a growing team.
From bankruptcy of spirit to an abundance of purpose.

The comeback of the year doesn’t always come with fanfare.
Sometimes, it starts with just two dedicated people, a laptop, and a spreadsheet at midnight.

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 12: Bright Outdoor Media Limited (BSE – 543831), a leading name in India’s out-of-home advertising, has announced its Audited Financial Results for H2 FY26 & FY26.

Key Financial Highlights:

H2 FY26 Key Financial Highlights

• Total Income of ₹92.12 Cr, YoY growth of 30.83%
• EBITDA of ₹20.25 Cr, YoY growth of 42.46%
• EBITDA Margin of 21.98%, YoY growth of 179 Bps
• ·Net Profit of ₹13.97 Cr, YoY growth of 40.63%
• Net profit Margin of 15.17%, YoY growth of 106 Bps

FY26 Key Financial Highlights

• Total Income of ₹155.43 Cr, YoY growth of 21.38%
• EBITDA of ₹35.23 Cr, YoY growth of 28.68%
• EBITDA Margin of 22.66%, YoY growth of 129 Bps
• Net Profit of ₹24.05 Cr, YoY growth of 26.06%
• Net Profit Margin of 15.47%, YoY growth of 57 Bps

Commenting on the performance, Dr. Yogesh Lakhani, CMD of Bright Outdoor Media Limited, said, “We are pleased to conclude FY26 on a strong note with Total Income crossing ₹155 Cr, supported by healthy growth across our advertising and allied business segments. During the year, EBITDA grew 28.68% YoY while Net Profit increased 26.06% YoY, reflecting better operational efficiency, improved business mix, and consistent execution across our media portfolio.

Our core advertising business continued to witness steady demand, while the real estate segment recorded healthy traction through buying, selling, and leasing of prime properties. During H2 FY26, we successfully organised Bright Real Estate Expo 2026 in Mumbai, featuring 25+ developers and 50+ projects, while also expanding our experiential and curated events business across entertainment, education, real estate, and fashion retail sectors.  We further strengthened our premium OOH portfolio through a long-term strategic hoarding partnership. 

As we enter FY27, we remain focused on expanding our Digital LED and DOOH portfolio, strengthening media inventories across airports, metros, and highways. while also scaling our presence across MICE, digital media, PR, and integrated communication services. With continued investments in technology, CRM, and new media opportunities, we believe we are well-positioned for long term growth across multiple media verticals.”

H2 FY26 Key Operational Highlights

Successfully Conducted Bright Real Estate Expo 2026 in Mumbai

Organised a three-day property showcase at Borivali West, Mumbai, during the festive period of Gudi Padwa·Expo featured 25+ leading developers and 50+ residential and commercial projects across Mumbai and the suburban market Developers, including Ajmera Realty & Infra India and Surbhi Group, participated in the event Marked the company’s sixth curated event in the last six months, strengthening its experiential events portfolio

Expanded into Curated Events & Experiential Media Business

Expanded into Curated Events & Experiential Media Business·Strengthened positioning as a 360-degree integrated media and advertising platform beyond traditional OOH advertising Successfully conceptualized and executed six large-scale curated events across entertainment, education, real estate & fashion retail sectors Expanded service offerings across OOH, TV, Print, Radio, Digital, Cinema, PR, Activations, and marquee events·Curated events initiative creates a new growth engine and diversified revenue opportunity for the company

About Bright Outdoor Media Limited

Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Andheri, Mumbai, Bright Outdoor Media Limited is a leading name in India’s Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertising industry, with 45 years of expertise. The company operates an extensive network of more than 400 hoardings across strategic geographies, including ownership of 50+ of Mumbai’s 120+ digital LED billboards (Big Size). Bright Outdoor Media also trades hoardings acquired from government Semi Government & private entities, further strengthening its market presence.

Bright’s strategic ventures with top advertising companies and contracts across all major transit areas set it apart. It is also the first in the world to install solar panels on hoardings, supplying electricity to Indian Railways, along with a JV Partner, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. Additionally, its real estate operations contribute to diversified revenue streams. 

With innovative solutions, a broad client base, and a focus on sustainability, Bright Outdoor Media continues to lead the OOH advertising space. The company is the first-ever outdoor media company in India to be listed on the stock exchange, debuting on the BSE SME platform on March 24, 2023.

In FY26, the company reported Total Revenue of ₹155.43 Cr, EBITDA of ₹35.23 Cr, Net Profit of ₹24.05 Cr & EPS of ₹12.26.

Disclaimer: Certain statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like government actions, local, political or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The Company will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Perched on the beachfront of Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Yazu’s first outpost outside India brings bold Pan-Asian flavours, an innovative beverage programme to Sri Lanka’s southern coast ocean 

Galle [Sri Lanka], May 12: Yazu, India’s premium Pan-Asian dining and lifestyle destination, today announced the opening of Yazu Galle, its first restaurant outside India at the Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Sri Lanka. Marking a defining milestone in the brand’s journey, Yazu Galle brings together authentic Japanese, Thai, and Cantonese cuisine, a boundary-pushing beverage programme, and an architectural experience unlike anything on the island’s dining landscape.

Positioned on the beachfront of one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic coastal destinations, Yazu Galle is both a homecoming and an arrival, a brand built on precision and craft, now finding its international expression against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean.

Founded by Ranbir Singh Nagpal and Atul Chopra, Yazu began in India with a singular vision: to deliver a Pan-Asian dining experience rooted in authenticity, technique, and modern expression. With successful outposts across Mumbai, Goa, Indore, Chandigarh, and Bangalore, the brand has steadily built a loyal following drawn to its seamless marriage of food, beverage, ambience, and energy.

Yazu Galle is the brand’s boldest expression yet. Set at the Radisson Blu Resort Galle at 523C Colombo Road, Ginthota, the restaurant represents Yazu’s first foray beyond Indian shores, a step that reflects both the brand’s maturity and its ambition to compete on a global stage.

“Our entry into Sri Lanka with Yazu Galle marks a defining milestone for the brand as we take our first step beyond India. Galle, with its unique blend of cultural depth and global appeal, offers the perfect setting for our international debut. With Yazu, we aim to introduce a refined Pan-Asian dining experience that seamlessly brings together authenticity, innovation, and high-energy hospitality — creating a destination that resonates with both global travellers and the evolving local audience.”

— Ranbir Singh Nagpal, Founder & CEO, Yazu Hospitality

An Architectural Experience: Where the Ocean Meets Asian Craft

Designed by acclaimed designer Sumessh Menon, the Yazu Galle space is a tropical Asian haven of rare beauty. The restaurant occupies an ocean-facing, sandy arena within the Radisson Blu Resort property, a beachfront setting that is at once dramatic and intimate.

Menon’s design language draws from the imagery of an authentic, nonchalant food spot in a rural part of Asia — earthy, warm, and entirely at ease with its surroundings. An imposing prefabricated timber structure anchors the space, with natural wood and woven cane elements dominating throughout. Custom-made cane pendant lamps wrapped with jute fibre and wooden beads hang above with commanding presence. The solid wood entrance door, etched with precision through CNC machining, is a work of art in its own right.

From elevated semi-private seating to soft, wave-like booth alcoves, the dining spaces offer a cocoon-like intimacy that belies the grandeur of the architecture. Yazu Galle is at once striking and serene, a space designed for long evenings, unhurried conversation, and the kind of dining that becomes memory.

“At Yazu, our focus has always been on creating a dining experience that is both refined and relevant to today’s audience. With Yazu Galle, we bring together authentic Pan-Asian flavours and a vibrant atmosphere in a setting that naturally complements the brand. Sri Lanka is an exciting market for us, and this marks an important step in expanding Yazu’s footprint while staying true to our core philosophy.”

— Atul Chopra, Partner, Yazu Hospitality

The Menu: Pan-Asian Mastery, Reimagined for the Coast

At the heart of Yazu Galle is a menu that reads like a culinary journey across Asia, one that has been thoughtfully reinterpreted through the lens of Galle’s coastal freshness and Sri Lankan terroir. Under the culinary direction of Chef Ranjan Thapa, the kitchen operates across multiple disciplines simultaneously, each executed with the precision the Yazu name demands.

The World of Sushi is a chapter unto itself, spanning Classic Nigiri, Aburi Nigiri (flame-seared tableside), and Sashimi, with premium cuts including Norwegian Salmon, Hamachi (Yellow Tail), Japanese Grilled Eel (Unagi), and the prized Blue Fin Tuna Chu-Toro. 

Signature Maki Rolls range from the inventive Yazu Watermelon Roll to the indulgent Ocean Platters, which bring together the best of the sushi counter in a single, curated spread.

The Dim Sum programme spans Cantonese classics and contemporary creations with equal confidence: Experience Dim Sum Basket, the chef’s own selection of the kitchen’s finest, served in a single bamboo steamer. 

The Hot Stone Grill brings robata-inspired theatre to the table: Grilled Miso Black Cod, Jumbo Prawn with Thai herb sweet chilli, Australian Lamb Chops in Korean Gochujang sauce, and the standout Guy Kushi, Wagyu beef skewers glazed with Hibachi sauce — each grilled to order with a precision that honours the ingredient. For the larger table, the Aromatic Peking Duck, slow-cooked, carved, and served with thin pancakes and condiments, is Yazu Galle’s most ceremonial dish, and rightly so.

The Beverage Edit: Japanese Precision Meets Tropical Indulgence

Inspired by the rhythm of the coast, the Yazu Galle beverage menu, led by Sudesh Suvarna, is conceived to bridge Japanese precision with the laid-back energy of Galle.

The mocktail menu is thoughtful  & features drinks like Heat Check, spicy, zesty, and refreshing with a citrus kick, and Mock Penzi, fruity, tangy, and refreshing with a herbal twist.

A Partnership Built on Shared Vision

The Radisson Blu Resort Galle, with a long-standing reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s southern coast’s most celebrated luxury destinations, aligns naturally with Yazu’s positioning as a brand that refuses to compromise on setting or experience.

Talking about the partnership, Bob Kundanmal, Chairman, Sino Lanka Hotels Holding Ltd, said, “We are delighted to partner with Yazu Hospitality to bring this exceptional Pan-Asian concept to Radisson Blu Resort Galle. Sri Lanka has always embraced diverse culinary experiences, and Yazu’s refined approach, combined with its strong brand identity, adds a new dimension to our dining offerings. We are confident that Yazu Galle will set a new benchmark in the region, enhancing the resort’s positioning as a premier lifestyle and dining destination on the southern coast.”

Factsheet:

• Address:  523C Colombo Road, Ginthota, Galle, Sri Lanka
• Timings:  12 Noon to 12 Midnight, Daily
• Reservations:  +94 70 748 6486
• Average per cover:  LKR 10,000

ABOUT YAZU

YAZU is a premium Pan-Asian dining and lifestyle destination where Asian essence meets contemporary energy. Founded by Ranbir Nagpal and Atul Chopra, Yazu redefines Pan-Asian dining through authenticity, innovation, and exceptional service. With locations across Mumbai, Goa, Indore, Chandigarh, and Bangalore, YAZU continues to expand its vision across India and beyond, with Yazu Galle and Yazu Colombo marking the brand’s first international chapters.

ABOUT RADISSON BLU RESORT GALLE

Radisson Blu Resort Galle is a premier beachfront property on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, offering world-class hospitality in one of the island’s most celebrated destinations. The resort is part of the Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups.

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Perched on the beachfront of Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Yazu’s first outpost outside India brings bold Pan-Asian flavours, an innovative beverage programme to Sri Lanka’s southern coast ocean 

Galle [Sri Lanka], May 12: Yazu, India’s premium Pan-Asian dining and lifestyle destination, today announced the opening of Yazu Galle, its first restaurant outside India at the Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Sri Lanka. Marking a defining milestone in the brand’s journey, Yazu Galle brings together authentic Japanese, Thai, and Cantonese cuisine, a boundary-pushing beverage programme, and an architectural experience unlike anything on the island’s dining landscape.

Positioned on the beachfront of one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic coastal destinations, Yazu Galle is both a homecoming and an arrival, a brand built on precision and craft, now finding its international expression against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean.

Founded by Ranbir Singh Nagpal and Atul Chopra, Yazu began in India with a singular vision: to deliver a Pan-Asian dining experience rooted in authenticity, technique, and modern expression. With successful outposts across Mumbai, Goa, Indore, Chandigarh, and Bangalore, the brand has steadily built a loyal following drawn to its seamless marriage of food, beverage, ambience, and energy.

Yazu Galle is the brand’s boldest expression yet. Set at the Radisson Blu Resort Galle at 523C Colombo Road, Ginthota, the restaurant represents Yazu’s first foray beyond Indian shores, a step that reflects both the brand’s maturity and its ambition to compete on a global stage.

“Our entry into Sri Lanka with Yazu Galle marks a defining milestone for the brand as we take our first step beyond India. Galle, with its unique blend of cultural depth and global appeal, offers the perfect setting for our international debut. With Yazu, we aim to introduce a refined Pan-Asian dining experience that seamlessly brings together authenticity, innovation, and high-energy hospitality — creating a destination that resonates with both global travellers and the evolving local audience.”

— Ranbir Singh Nagpal, Founder & CEO, Yazu Hospitality

An Architectural Experience: Where the Ocean Meets Asian Craft

Designed by acclaimed designer Sumessh Menon, the Yazu Galle space is a tropical Asian haven of rare beauty. The restaurant occupies an ocean-facing, sandy arena within the Radisson Blu Resort property, a beachfront setting that is at once dramatic and intimate.

Menon’s design language draws from the imagery of an authentic, nonchalant food spot in a rural part of Asia — earthy, warm, and entirely at ease with its surroundings. An imposing prefabricated timber structure anchors the space, with natural wood and woven cane elements dominating throughout. Custom-made cane pendant lamps wrapped with jute fibre and wooden beads hang above with commanding presence. The solid wood entrance door, etched with precision through CNC machining, is a work of art in its own right.

From elevated semi-private seating to soft, wave-like booth alcoves, the dining spaces offer a cocoon-like intimacy that belies the grandeur of the architecture. Yazu Galle is at once striking and serene, a space designed for long evenings, unhurried conversation, and the kind of dining that becomes memory.

“At Yazu, our focus has always been on creating a dining experience that is both refined and relevant to today’s audience. With Yazu Galle, we bring together authentic Pan-Asian flavours and a vibrant atmosphere in a setting that naturally complements the brand. Sri Lanka is an exciting market for us, and this marks an important step in expanding Yazu’s footprint while staying true to our core philosophy.”

— Atul Chopra, Partner, Yazu Hospitality

The Menu: Pan-Asian Mastery, Reimagined for the Coast

At the heart of Yazu Galle is a menu that reads like a culinary journey across Asia, one that has been thoughtfully reinterpreted through the lens of Galle’s coastal freshness and Sri Lankan terroir. Under the culinary direction of Chef Ranjan Thapa, the kitchen operates across multiple disciplines simultaneously, each executed with the precision the Yazu name demands.

The World of Sushi is a chapter unto itself, spanning Classic Nigiri, Aburi Nigiri (flame-seared tableside), and Sashimi, with premium cuts including Norwegian Salmon, Hamachi (Yellow Tail), Japanese Grilled Eel (Unagi), and the prized Blue Fin Tuna Chu-Toro. 

Signature Maki Rolls range from the inventive Yazu Watermelon Roll to the indulgent Ocean Platters, which bring together the best of the sushi counter in a single, curated spread.

The Dim Sum programme spans Cantonese classics and contemporary creations with equal confidence: Experience Dim Sum Basket, the chef’s own selection of the kitchen’s finest, served in a single bamboo steamer. 

The Hot Stone Grill brings robata-inspired theatre to the table: Grilled Miso Black Cod, Jumbo Prawn with Thai herb sweet chilli, Australian Lamb Chops in Korean Gochujang sauce, and the standout Guy Kushi, Wagyu beef skewers glazed with Hibachi sauce — each grilled to order with a precision that honours the ingredient. For the larger table, the Aromatic Peking Duck, slow-cooked, carved, and served with thin pancakes and condiments, is Yazu Galle’s most ceremonial dish, and rightly so.

The Beverage Edit: Japanese Precision Meets Tropical Indulgence

Inspired by the rhythm of the coast, the Yazu Galle beverage menu, led by Sudesh Suvarna, is conceived to bridge Japanese precision with the laid-back energy of Galle.

The mocktail menu is thoughtful  & features drinks like Heat Check, spicy, zesty, and refreshing with a citrus kick, and Mock Penzi, fruity, tangy, and refreshing with a herbal twist.

A Partnership Built on Shared Vision

The Radisson Blu Resort Galle, with a long-standing reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s southern coast’s most celebrated luxury destinations, aligns naturally with Yazu’s positioning as a brand that refuses to compromise on setting or experience.

Talking about the partnership, Bob Kundanmal, Chairman, Sino Lanka Hotels Holding Ltd, said, “We are delighted to partner with Yazu Hospitality to bring this exceptional Pan-Asian concept to Radisson Blu Resort Galle. Sri Lanka has always embraced diverse culinary experiences, and Yazu’s refined approach, combined with its strong brand identity, adds a new dimension to our dining offerings. We are confident that Yazu Galle will set a new benchmark in the region, enhancing the resort’s positioning as a premier lifestyle and dining destination on the southern coast.”

Factsheet:

• Address:  523C Colombo Road, Ginthota, Galle, Sri Lanka
• Timings:  12 Noon to 12 Midnight, Daily
• Reservations:  +94 70 748 6486
• Average per cover:  LKR 10,000

ABOUT YAZU

YAZU is a premium Pan-Asian dining and lifestyle destination where Asian essence meets contemporary energy. Founded by Ranbir Nagpal and Atul Chopra, Yazu redefines Pan-Asian dining through authenticity, innovation, and exceptional service. With locations across Mumbai, Goa, Indore, Chandigarh, and Bangalore, YAZU continues to expand its vision across India and beyond, with Yazu Galle and Yazu Colombo marking the brand’s first international chapters.

ABOUT RADISSON BLU RESORT GALLE

Radisson Blu Resort Galle is a premier beachfront property on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, offering world-class hospitality in one of the island’s most celebrated destinations. The resort is part of the Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups.

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 12: In a development that marks a meaningful step in the understanding of human emotions, Nihilent Ltd has secured a patent for its emotion detection framework from the South African Patent Office, marking a pivotal step in transforming how human emotions are understood, interpreted, and measured.

• Patent recognition validates a structured, measurable approach to understanding human emotions
• Emoscape’s innovation bridges ancient Indian wisdom and modern AI-driven emotional analytics

The patented framework represents an integrated approach to understanding human emotions, combining foundational principles drawn from the Natyashastra’s Navarasa with extensive research, clinical insights, and proprietary AI and machine learning models. While the Navarasa provides a structured lens into how emotions manifest within the human body, the innovation lies in translating these principles into a scientifically developed, measurable, and scalable system through sustained research and collaboration with clinicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

This integrated framework enables the detection of emotion at its source, capturing it at the point of first manifestation in the body, before it is shaped by expression, language, or behaviour, thereby establishing emotion as a foundational signal that influences downstream human outcomes.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. L.C. Singh, Founder and Executive Chairman of Nihilent Ltd., said: “Emotion sits deeper than expression, it shapes how we perceive, decide, and act. It exists upstream of behaviour, decisions, and even thought. What we have built is a system that allows emotion to be understood as a measurable human signal. This is only the beginning of how it can be applied across contexts.”

The patented framework serves as the foundation of Emoscape, Nihilent’s flagship medical-grade emotion AI platform. Emoscape enables the objective detection and interpretation of human emotions through a precise one-minute, non-invasive interaction, requiring no sensors or wearables. Using a standard web camera, it analyses subtle upper-body micro-movements to derive an individual’s emotional state, translating them into a structured emotional profile. This establishes an objective method for assessing human emotions that is independent of cultural context, language, and subjective interpretation.

Its medical-grade positioning is supported by distinct clinical and academic efforts. A validation study conducted with professors and psychiatrists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) ecosystem focuses on establishing Emoscape’s ability to objectively determine emotional states. The manuscript has been submitted to the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) and is currently under review, with expected indexing on PubMed. Separately, a published, Scopus-indexed study with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), an apex body overseeing over 600 medical institutions, established Emoscape as an objective method for identifying and measuring human emotions.

Emotion as a new vital – now measurable through Emoscape.

Emoscape is already being used across clinical environments, including hospitals, as well as in high-performance settings such as sports, education, and corporate ecosystems, where it is being adopted as a measurable vital, enabling earlier risk identification, more precise decision-making, and improved human outcomes.

nSEPIA, powered by Emoscape, extends these capabilities into everyday use, enabling individuals to recognise, understand, and act on their emotional state in real time through targeted, scientifically grounded interventions, with the goal of maintaining emotional balance.

The patent further reinforces Nihilent’s position in building a unified emotional awareness layer across contexts, making emotion a measurable and actionable input across industries.

Nihilent is now preparing for a global rollout of both Emoscape and nSEPIA in the coming months, bringing real-time emotional awareness to individuals through nSEPIA, while Emoscape establishes emotion as a new measurable vital, across clinical, performance, and organisational contexts globally, together forming a unified emotional awareness layer across contexts, and redefining how individuals perceive, measure, and engage with emotions in a digitally connected world.

About Nihilent

Nihilent is a global consulting, products and solutions company specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, data analytics and technology solutions. Founded in 2000, it operates across multiple countries, helping organisations enhance efficiency, decision-making, and customer experience.

At the intersection of technology and human behaviour, Nihilent has developed Emoscape, a medical-grade emotion AI platform, and nSEPIA, a consumer platform powered by Emoscape that enables real-time emotional awareness and targeted interventions reflecting Nihilent’s focus on building category-defining solutions that bridge technology, human behaviour, and ancient wisdom.

https://www.nihilent.com/

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 12: In a development that marks a meaningful step in the understanding of human emotions, Nihilent Ltd has secured a patent for its emotion detection framework from the South African Patent Office, marking a pivotal step in transforming how human emotions are understood, interpreted, and measured.

• Patent recognition validates a structured, measurable approach to understanding human emotions
• Emoscape’s innovation bridges ancient Indian wisdom and modern AI-driven emotional analytics

The patented framework represents an integrated approach to understanding human emotions, combining foundational principles drawn from the Natyashastra’s Navarasa with extensive research, clinical insights, and proprietary AI and machine learning models. While the Navarasa provides a structured lens into how emotions manifest within the human body, the innovation lies in translating these principles into a scientifically developed, measurable, and scalable system through sustained research and collaboration with clinicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

This integrated framework enables the detection of emotion at its source, capturing it at the point of first manifestation in the body, before it is shaped by expression, language, or behaviour, thereby establishing emotion as a foundational signal that influences downstream human outcomes.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. L.C. Singh, Founder and Executive Chairman of Nihilent Ltd., said: “Emotion sits deeper than expression, it shapes how we perceive, decide, and act. It exists upstream of behaviour, decisions, and even thought. What we have built is a system that allows emotion to be understood as a measurable human signal. This is only the beginning of how it can be applied across contexts.”

The patented framework serves as the foundation of Emoscape, Nihilent’s flagship medical-grade emotion AI platform. Emoscape enables the objective detection and interpretation of human emotions through a precise one-minute, non-invasive interaction, requiring no sensors or wearables. Using a standard web camera, it analyses subtle upper-body micro-movements to derive an individual’s emotional state, translating them into a structured emotional profile. This establishes an objective method for assessing human emotions that is independent of cultural context, language, and subjective interpretation.

Its medical-grade positioning is supported by distinct clinical and academic efforts. A validation study conducted with professors and psychiatrists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) ecosystem focuses on establishing Emoscape’s ability to objectively determine emotional states. The manuscript has been submitted to the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) and is currently under review, with expected indexing on PubMed. Separately, a published, Scopus-indexed study with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), an apex body overseeing over 600 medical institutions, established Emoscape as an objective method for identifying and measuring human emotions.

Emotion as a new vital – now measurable through Emoscape.

Emoscape is already being used across clinical environments, including hospitals, as well as in high-performance settings such as sports, education, and corporate ecosystems, where it is being adopted as a measurable vital, enabling earlier risk identification, more precise decision-making, and improved human outcomes.

nSEPIA, powered by Emoscape, extends these capabilities into everyday use, enabling individuals to recognise, understand, and act on their emotional state in real time through targeted, scientifically grounded interventions, with the goal of maintaining emotional balance.

The patent further reinforces Nihilent’s position in building a unified emotional awareness layer across contexts, making emotion a measurable and actionable input across industries.

Nihilent is now preparing for a global rollout of both Emoscape and nSEPIA in the coming months, bringing real-time emotional awareness to individuals through nSEPIA, while Emoscape establishes emotion as a new measurable vital, across clinical, performance, and organisational contexts globally, together forming a unified emotional awareness layer across contexts, and redefining how individuals perceive, measure, and engage with emotions in a digitally connected world.

About Nihilent

Nihilent is a global consulting, products and solutions company specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, data analytics and technology solutions. Founded in 2000, it operates across multiple countries, helping organisations enhance efficiency, decision-making, and customer experience.

At the intersection of technology and human behaviour, Nihilent has developed Emoscape, a medical-grade emotion AI platform, and nSEPIA, a consumer platform powered by Emoscape that enables real-time emotional awareness and targeted interventions reflecting Nihilent’s focus on building category-defining solutions that bridge technology, human behaviour, and ancient wisdom.

https://www.nihilent.com/

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New Delhi [India], May 12: Sparx, one of India’s most popular athleisure footwear brands among youth, has unveiled its Spring-Summer collection with a strong focus on style and attitude, leading with its Shoe-Style Sandals under the Summer Swag campaign.

Designed for today’s fast-moving lifestyle, the Shoe-Style Sandals reflect a shift in how young consumers approach footwear, seeking options that are not just functional, but also expressive. With Summer Swag, Sparx brings a more confident, effortless style language to the forefront, encouraging consumers to own their look with ease.

Flexibility is a key part of the construction. The build allows natural foot movement, making it suitable for activities such as walking, light hiking, and everyday commuting. At the same time, the sole is designed to offer durability and traction, ensuring stability across different surfaces. Breathability also plays an important role, especially in warmer conditions. The open structure allows airflow, helping maintain comfort during long hours of use. Along with this, the overall design remains lightweight, making it easy to wear through the day without strain.

Sporty, contemporary styling adds to its appeal, making it easy to pair across casual looks while standing out as a statement in itself. Lightweight construction, flexibility, and all-day comfort further enhance its usability, especially during the summer season.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Gaurav Kumaar Dua, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Whole Time Director, Relaxo Footwears Ltd, said, “As leaders in the sandals category, our focus has consistently been on strengthening that position through continuous product innovation. With evolving consumer expectations, there is a clear shift towards versatile, multi-purpose footwear, and the Shoe-Style Sandal is a direct response to this need. It brings together the structural support of a shoe with the breathability and style of a sandal, creating a differentiated space within the category. By launching Shoe-Style Sandals under the ‘Summer Swag’ campaign, we wanted to bring a sharper focus on style and attitude, especially for young consumers who see footwear as an extension of their personality.”

With this launch, Sparx sets the tone for its Summer Swag campaign, with more style-led offerings to follow through the season.

About Relaxo Footwears Ltd.

Incorporated in 1984, Relaxo is the largest footwear manufacturer in India and has been serving the nation for four decades. Ranked among the top 500 Most Valuable Companies (Fortune 500 India), Relaxo is synonymous with quality products and affordable prices. It manufactures slippers, sandals, and sports & casual shoes.

Its most popular brands – Relaxo, Sparx, Flite, and Bahamas – each lead their respective segments. Relaxo, an iconic brand known for its rubber slippers, is a versatile choice for all sections of society. Flite offers a stylish range of fashionable and semi-formal slippers. Sparx reflects the attitude, style, and energy of young India through its sports shoes, sandals, and slippers. Bahamas captures the spirit of freedom, fun, and youth through its vibrant flip-flops.

With a pan-India distribution footprint, Relaxo also operates a strong network of 400+ exclusive retail outlets, and its products are widely available across major e-commerce platforms, large-format stores, and global markets.

For More Information: https://relaxofootwear.com/collections/sparx

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New Delhi [India], May 12: Sparx, one of India’s most popular athleisure footwear brands among youth, has unveiled its Spring-Summer collection with a strong focus on style and attitude, leading with its Shoe-Style Sandals under the Summer Swag campaign.

Designed for today’s fast-moving lifestyle, the Shoe-Style Sandals reflect a shift in how young consumers approach footwear, seeking options that are not just functional, but also expressive. With Summer Swag, Sparx brings a more confident, effortless style language to the forefront, encouraging consumers to own their look with ease.

Flexibility is a key part of the construction. The build allows natural foot movement, making it suitable for activities such as walking, light hiking, and everyday commuting. At the same time, the sole is designed to offer durability and traction, ensuring stability across different surfaces. Breathability also plays an important role, especially in warmer conditions. The open structure allows airflow, helping maintain comfort during long hours of use. Along with this, the overall design remains lightweight, making it easy to wear through the day without strain.

Sporty, contemporary styling adds to its appeal, making it easy to pair across casual looks while standing out as a statement in itself. Lightweight construction, flexibility, and all-day comfort further enhance its usability, especially during the summer season.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Gaurav Kumaar Dua, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Whole Time Director, Relaxo Footwears Ltd, said, “As leaders in the sandals category, our focus has consistently been on strengthening that position through continuous product innovation. With evolving consumer expectations, there is a clear shift towards versatile, multi-purpose footwear, and the Shoe-Style Sandal is a direct response to this need. It brings together the structural support of a shoe with the breathability and style of a sandal, creating a differentiated space within the category. By launching Shoe-Style Sandals under the ‘Summer Swag’ campaign, we wanted to bring a sharper focus on style and attitude, especially for young consumers who see footwear as an extension of their personality.”

With this launch, Sparx sets the tone for its Summer Swag campaign, with more style-led offerings to follow through the season.

About Relaxo Footwears Ltd.

Incorporated in 1984, Relaxo is the largest footwear manufacturer in India and has been serving the nation for four decades. Ranked among the top 500 Most Valuable Companies (Fortune 500 India), Relaxo is synonymous with quality products and affordable prices. It manufactures slippers, sandals, and sports & casual shoes.

Its most popular brands – Relaxo, Sparx, Flite, and Bahamas – each lead their respective segments. Relaxo, an iconic brand known for its rubber slippers, is a versatile choice for all sections of society. Flite offers a stylish range of fashionable and semi-formal slippers. Sparx reflects the attitude, style, and energy of young India through its sports shoes, sandals, and slippers. Bahamas captures the spirit of freedom, fun, and youth through its vibrant flip-flops.

With a pan-India distribution footprint, Relaxo also operates a strong network of 400+ exclusive retail outlets, and its products are widely available across major e-commerce platforms, large-format stores, and global markets.

For More Information: https://relaxofootwear.com/collections/sparx

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