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Asian Paints On-boards Virat Kohli as the Brand Ambassador for a Revolutionary Offering – “Neo Bharat Latex Paint”

Asian Paints On-boards Virat Kohli as the Brand Ambassador for a Revolutionary Offering – “Neo Bharat Latex Paint”

Architecture, Home Improvement, Lifestyle, News
New Delhi, India Asian Paints, India's foremost paint and decor company, proudly announces the onboarding of cricketing icon, Virat Kohli as the brand ambassador for their upcoming new launch - Neo Bharat Latex Paint. Brand Ambassador, Asian Paints Ltd. Virat Kohli, with MD & CEO of Asian Paints Ltd., Amit Syngle With Neo Bharat Latex Paint, Asian Paints will revolutionize the paint category by expanding its footprint in this dynamic industry & democratize it further. Neo Bharat Latex Paint is revolutionary in every way as it comes equipped with special polymer technology that provides superior finish, higher coverage, and better washability. These “colours of progress”, as is the tag line for Neo Bharat, are an ode to the millions of Indians who are in pursu...
Samsung Showcases Bespoke Home Appliances Featuring AI Capabilities and Enhanced Connectivity

Samsung Showcases Bespoke Home Appliances Featuring AI Capabilities and Enhanced Connectivity

Home Improvement, News
03-04-2024 (from L-R) Saurabh Baishakhia – Sr. Director, Digital Appliances, Samsung India, Richard Oh, Corporate VP, Digital Appliances, JB Park, MD& CEO Samsung SWA, Dipesh Shah, Managing Director, SRI-B launch BESPOKE AI at Samsung BKC in Mumbai Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today showcased Bespoke appliances that are powered by AI, demonstrating the future of connected and sustainable homes. With AI-powered home appliances, Samsung aims at exceeding customers’ expectations in the fast growing premium appliances market. With inbuilt Wi-Fi, internal cameras and AI chips, Samsung’s latest appliances featuring Bespoke AI seamlessly connect and provide convenient home management with easy to access controls through the SmartThings Application. ...
GJEPC signs MoU with Karnataka Jewellers Association

GJEPC signs MoU with Karnataka Jewellers Association

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GJEPC Unveils “Brilliant Bharat” Theme at IIJS Tritiya IIJS Tritiya: The Gateway to Global Gem and Jewellery Exports! India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME) runs concurrently with IIJS Tritiya Bengaluru 2024 Bangalore, 5th April 2024: India’s apex trade body, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 2nd edition of the India International Jewellery Show - IIJS Tritiya – in Bangalore (Karnataka) at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 5th to 8th April 2024. India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME) is running concurrently with IIJS Tritiya Bangalore 2024 for the first time ever to showcase world-class technology in manufacturing powered by digital technology tools and techniques. GJEPC unveils “Brilliant Bharat...
VIRGIN ATLANTIC REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INDIA WITH NEW SERVICES TO BENGALURU AND MUMBAI

VIRGIN ATLANTIC REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INDIA WITH NEW SERVICES TO BENGALURU AND MUMBAI

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New service to Bengaluru Flight Number Launch Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival Time Aircraft VS316 31-MAR-24 LHR 12:25 BLR 02:45* Boeing 787-9 VS317 01-APR-24 BLR 04:35 LHR 10:45 Boeing 787-9 New flight to Mumbai (subject to Government approval) Flight Number Launch Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival Time Aircraft VS358 27-Oct-24 LHR 11:15 BOM 01:55* A350-1000 leisure VS359 28-Oct-24 BOM 04:10 LHR 08:55 A350-1000 leisure Existing India schedule Flight Number Route Timing Aircraft Mumbai VS354 LHR – BOM 19:00 / 08:55 Boeing 787-9 VS355 BOM1– LHR 10:45 / 16:05 Boeing 787-9 Delhi VS300 LHR – DEL 20:30 / 09:30* ...
AkzoNobel announces Rocking Star Yash as new brand ambassador for Dulux Weathershield, launches “It’s Colourful. It’s Powerful” campaign

AkzoNobel announces Rocking Star Yash as new brand ambassador for Dulux Weathershield, launches “It’s Colourful. It’s Powerful” campaign

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Gurugram, March 28, 2024 :AkzoNobel India, a leading Paints and Coatings company and makers of Dulux paints, today welcomes the actor Yash, as the new brand ambassador for its Dulux Weathershield exterior emulsions in India. Rajiv Rajgopal, Chairman and Managing Director, Akzo Nobel India said, “We’re thrilled to welcome the Rocking Star Yash to our family. He perfectly embodies the Dulux Weathershield spirit of unmatched performance and originality that stems from confidence of innovation. A true superstar, Yash has earned the love of millions of fans across India, much like our iconic Dulux Weathershield exterior emulsions.” With Yash on board, AkzoNobel aims to strengthen the association of its flagship Dulux Weathershield exterior emulsions with Indian consumers seeking high-perf...
JLL facilitates corporate divestment of CIDCO residential asset in Navi Mumbai

JLL facilitates corporate divestment of CIDCO residential asset in Navi Mumbai

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Mumbai, 28 March, 2024:  JLL, the country’s leading real estate advisory firm, successfully facilitated the corporate divestment of a City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) residential asset in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The asset, comprising a land area of 2160 sq. metres with two structures, was owned by Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL), a publicly listed, multi-product Indian conglomerate with an annual turnover of over one billion USD. The transaction, valued at INR 53.39 crores (exclusive of GST), marks a strategic move by DFPCL to divest  its non-core asset. As a trusted advisor, JLL won an exclusive mandate to facilitate the transaction on behalf of DFPCL. Speaking of the development, Nishant Kabra, Head, Capital Markets (West & North...
ABB India Turns Half of Its Manufacturing Locations ‘Water Positive’

ABB India Turns Half of Its Manufacturing Locations ‘Water Positive’

News, Technology, World
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Three of the six manufacturing locations replenishing more water to the ground than being consumed Potential to recharge 1,19,373 cu.m. rainwater from the site (excluding rooftop) runoff at ABB Peenya The water positivity index of the ABB Peenya plant is 1.05 ABB India today announced that its Peenya campus1 in Bengaluru has been certified water positive by the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council. With this, three out of its six manufacturing locations are now ‘water positive’. Their Peenya campus has a water positivity index of 1.05, demonstrating its contribution towards replenishing a much greater quantity of water for the environment than withdrawals for its manufacturing facilities. Previously, the Nelamangala camp...
Flex-space market size expected to touch 126 million sqft, addressing a USD 9 billion market by 2028: Avendus Capital

Flex-space market size expected to touch 126 million sqft, addressing a USD 9 billion market by 2028: Avendus Capital

Business & Finance
Bangalore, March 22, 2024  Avendus Capital, India’s leading Investment Bank for private equity advisory, released a comprehensive report on how flex workspaces are disrupting the Indian office market. According to the report, India’s commercial real estate market will see strong demand to push adoption of flex workspaces, leading the sector to grow up to ~126 million sqft at a 15% CAGR, addressing a USD 9 billion market by 2028. This growth is expected to garner the attention of all categories of investors – growth capital, private equity, real estate, HNIs and family offices, venture debt and structured credit. The flex workspace market in India is dominated by product-led operators offering flexible office solutions across the spectrum. Sectors like IT & ITeS, BFSI, consulting...
Mahindra Lifespaces launches Mahindra Zen Bengaluru’s 1st Net Zero Waste + Energy Homes

Mahindra Lifespaces launches Mahindra Zen Bengaluru’s 1st Net Zero Waste + Energy Homes

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Bengaluru, March 22nd, 2024: Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, furthers its commitment to sustainable development with the launch of Bengaluru’s 1st Net Zero Waste + Energy residential project, Mahindra Zen. After the tremendous success of Mahindra Eden, which was India’s 1st Net Zero Energy residential development, this launch marks yet another milestone in Mahindra Lifespaces’ journey to build only Net Zero buildings from 2030 onwards. With an IGBC pre-certified platinum rating, Mahindra Zen comprises of over 200 bespoke homes spread over 4.25 acres. Located in the pristine locale of Manipal County Road, off Hosur Road, Mahindra Zen consists of two towers, offering over 60% open spaces. The towers, each wi...
ADB, Lhoopa Sign Deal to Expand Green Affordable Housing in the Philippines

ADB, Lhoopa Sign Deal to Expand Green Affordable Housing in the Philippines

Business & Finance
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (18 March 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Lhoopa, Inc. have signed a loan agreement of up to $20 million to help deliver affordable housing for average-income earners in the Philippines, improving their quality of life and reducing the country’s housing shortage. The financing will support Lhoopa’s capacity to acquire, renovate, construct, and sell affordable properties, sold at an average price of Php 850,000 (around $15,000) primarily to Filipinos in jobs such as drivers, security guards, factory workers, teachers, and office administrative workers. At least 25% of the homes sold will be certified by Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies, an internationally recognized green building standard system. “This is ADB’s first private sector housin...