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Month: December 2025

The Hyatt Centric Brand Debuts in Puerto Rico with Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde

The Hyatt Centric Brand Debuts in Puerto Rico with Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde

Architecture, News, World
Hyatt-Centric-San-Juan-Isla-Verde-SJUCT-Espresso-Lab-2-SM PHOTO CREDIT-Hyatt Hotels Corporation Lobby & Espresso Lab Side View-PHOTO CREDIT: Hyatt Hotels Corporation The renovated hotel provides the perfect home base for exploring Puerto Rico’s vibrant coastline, rich culture, and local hidden gems CHICAGO (December 17, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Interlink and Vivo Beach Club today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde, marking the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Puerto Rico. Located in one of Puerto Rico’s most celebrated neighborhoods, the hotel is walking distance to the award-winning Isla Verde Beach, vibrant restaurants, nightlife, and shopping, placing savvy travelers in the middle of the action. A five-minute drive from Luis ...
“CII Karnataka Infrastructure Conclave 2025: Charts the Roadmap for a Future-Ready, Sustainable and Connected Karnataka”

“CII Karnataka Infrastructure Conclave 2025: Charts the Roadmap for a Future-Ready, Sustainable and Connected Karnataka”

News
18 December 2025, Bengaluru : CII Karnataka Infrastructure Conclave 2025  ‘Building a Future-Ready Karnataka: Sustainable, Connected, and Resilient Infrastructure’ was organised today at Bengaluru.  Mr Jayaprakash IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic North Division, Bangalore City, Government of Karnataka emphasized “Urban decongestion demands a people-centric approach. Measures such as skywalks at critical junctions can significantly ease pedestrian and traffic pressure, but long-term infrastructure planning must always prioritise human movement over mere construction. Traffic management is a shared responsibility, and with collective participation and tools like the BTP AstraM App, we can work together towards smoother and safer mobility,” “Infrastructure is the true economi...
Holcim to acquire majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo

Holcim to acquire majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo

Business & Finance, World
Acquiring leading building materials producer in Peru to accelerate profitable growth Strengthens Holcim’s presence in very profitable region of Latin America, with projected 2025 net sales of USD 630m and EBITDA margin of 28% Strategic value-accretive acquisition expected to deliver run-rate EBITDA synergies of around USD 40m in year three, EPS accretive in year one Acquisition is fully in line with Holcim's NextGen Growth 2030 strategy and a milestone in expansion of Latin America Zug | 16 December 2025 Holcim is acquiring a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, a leading Peruvian producer of building materials with projected 2025 net sales of USD 630 million and an EBITDA margin of 28%. The synergistic acquisition will expand Holcim’s presence in the country and accelerat...
BHIVE Set to Close ₹400 Crore Pre-IPO Fundraise to Accelerate Expansion and IPO Journey

BHIVE Set to Close ₹400 Crore Pre-IPO Fundraise to Accelerate Expansion and IPO Journey

Business & Finance
Bengaluru, India| 16th December 2025 – BHIVE Workspace, Bengaluru’s largest coworking operator, is in advanced stages of raising up to ₹400 crore as part of its ongoing pre-IPO funding round, strengthening its balance sheet and supporting the next phase of national expansion. The fundraise comprises a significant debt component from a consortium of lenders, along with an equity infusion of approximately ₹100 crore that is in advanced stages of closure. The equity round has seen strong interest from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, and several existing investors. This pre-IPO round represents a key milestone as BHIVE progresses toward its targeted IPO in 2027. Shesh Rao Paplikar, Founder and CEO of BHIVE Workspace, said, “Bengaluru is India’s largest and most competi...
Saksham-2025

Saksham-2025

LIFE & ARTS
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/I1novAzITEk?feature=share The one day, knowledge led initiative drew over 100 participants Addressed real-world challenges across hospitality operations Brought together Chefs, Hotel Engineers and FBOs Bengaluru, 17 December, 2025: Elanpro, India’s leading commercial refrigeration company, today hosted Saksham, a first-of-its-kind seminar in Bengaluru aimed at fostering responsible practices across the hospitality sector. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Pawan Agarwal, Former CEO, FSSAI; Mr Sathyananda B, President-Supply Chain, Cafe Coffee Day; Mr. Subramanya Holla, President, Bruhat Bengaluru Hotel Association; representatives from M.S. Ramaiah College and Mr. Ranjan Jain, MD, Elanpro. The initiative is organised in colla...
Koffelo Launches NOC, A Cold Brew Shot That Delivers Café-Style Coffee in 5 Seconds.

Koffelo Launches NOC, A Cold Brew Shot That Delivers Café-Style Coffee in 5 Seconds.

LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 17:12:06 New Delhi [India], December 16: Koffelo, a new-age Indian coffee brand focused on innovation and convenience, has announced the launch of NOC (Nitrogen Over Coffee) — a cold brew shot that prepares café-level cold brew in just five seconds, eliminating the traditional 24-hour brewing process. Cold brew coffee, known for its smooth taste, low acidity, and clean energy release, has been gaining popularity among Indian consumers. However, the long brewing time and need for equipment have limited its everyday adoption. With NOC, Koffelo aims to bridge this gap by offering a compact 20 ml, 2.4x concentrated cold brew shot that instantly transforms into smooth cold brew when mixed with water or milk. Each NOC shot delivers 2.4 times more natural caffei...
Formation of Coordination Committee for Timely Redressal of Public Grievances: D.S. Ramesh

Formation of Coordination Committee for Timely Redressal of Public Grievances: D.S. Ramesh

News
Bengaluru, Dec. 16: In accordance with the directions of the Chief Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority, a Coordination Committee comprising officials from all concerned departments has been constituted under the leadership of the Joint Commissioners within the limits of the Bengaluru East City Corporation. East City Corporation Commissioner D.S. Ramesh convened a meeting with officials to review the functioning of the committee and issued necessary directions. He stated that the committee will play a crucial role in ensuring swift, transparent, and effective resolution of public grievances. Formation of the Committee: The Joint Commissioners of the zones will serve as the Chairpersons of the committee, while the Deputy Commissioners of the zones will act as Member Secretarie...
Instructions Issued to Allot Shops at Palike Bazaar Through e-Auction: Maheshwar Rao

Instructions Issued to Allot Shops at Palike Bazaar Through e-Auction: Maheshwar Rao

News
  Bengaluru, December 16: The Chief Commissioner, Maheshwar Rao, instructed officials to allot shops at the Palike Bazaar in Vijayanagar through an e-auction process in accordance with prescribed rules. Speaking during an inspection of various locations under the GBA jurisdiction today, the Chief Commissioner stated that 79 shops will be available in the air-conditioned Palike Bazaar, and directed officials to immediately initiate the e-auction process and ensure transparent allotment as per norms. He also instructed officials to strictly regulate unauthorized commercial activities around the Palike Bazaar and directed that a separate Revenue Officer be appointed exclusively for monitoring the premises. Construction of New Building at Srirampuram Maternity Hospital:The ...
JSW Paints Completes the Acquisition Process of Akzo Nobel India

JSW Paints Completes the Acquisition Process of Akzo Nobel India

News
JSW Paints Limited today acquired a majority stake of 60.76% in Akzo Nobel India Limited (“ANIL”) from Akzo Nobel N.V.  and its affiliates. JSW Paints had already acquired 0.44% stake from the public shareholders of ANIL upon successful completion of an open offer and its stake now stands at 61.2% post today’s acquisition. JSW Paints is India’s fastest growing paints company and a part of the US$ 23 billion JSW Group, India’s leading conglomerate with diverse interests across a range of B2B and B2C sectors including steel, cement, energy, infrastructure, automotive and paints. ANIL is one of India’s leading decorative and industrial paints players and was a part of Akzo Nobel, a global leader in decorative paints and industrial coatings headquartered in the Netherlands. This transaction ...
ABHFL Expands Access to Affordable Homeownership with Pragati Home Loan

ABHFL Expands Access to Affordable Homeownership with Pragati Home Loan

Others
Monday, Dec 15, 2025 17:12:08 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir)      Pragati Home Loan by Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (ABHFL) underscores the brand’s commitment to financial inclusion and accessible homeownership. Tailored for both salaried and self-employed customers—including those without formal income proof—the product offers enhanced flexibility across eligibility, documentation, and property categories. With minimal paperwork, seamless digital onboarding, and repayment tenures of up to 30 years, Pragati Home Loan makes owning a home both affordable and sustainable, aligning with India’s vision for inclusive and equitable urban development. Key Benefits •  Loan amount: From 5 Lakhs to 1.5 Crore •  Tenure flexibility: Up to 30 years, to ensure smaller/flexible EMI...