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Jun112024 by FWMNo Comments

Cushman & Wakefield Recognised as Leading Commercial Real Estate Firm at Asia Pacific Property Awards 2024

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 1:53PM IST (8:23AMGurugram, Haryana, India: Cushman & Wakefield, one of the largest and the fastest growing real estate services firm in India, has been awarded two prestigious accolades at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2024. This marks the fourth time and the third consecutive year that the company has been recognised for its expertise and leadership in India’s commercial real estate sector.Best Property Agency/Consultancy India – Five Star Award Real Estate Agency Single Office – Bengaluru – Award WinnerCommenting on the wins, Mr. Anshul Jain, Chief Executive, India & SE Asia & APAC Tenant Representation, Cushman & Wakefield, said, "We are honoured to be recognized as the Best Property Consultancy in India at the Asia Pacific...

Jun102024 by FWMNo Comments

Blackstone Completes Acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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Atlanta, GA and New York, NY – June 10, 2024 – Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have completed the acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading franchisor of fast casual restaurants, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. This marks the first transaction in Blackstone’s most recent vintage of its flagship private equity vehicle.“Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a nationally recognized brand with an impressive growth trajectory underpinned by a base of loyal franchisees and guests,” said Peter Wallace, a Senior Managing Director, and Michael Staub, a Managing Director, in Blackstone’s Private Equity business. “With Blackstone’s capital and resources, we look forward to accelerating the Company’s continued expansion across ...

Jun82024 by FWMNo Comments

Puravankara Among Top 4 Real Estate Developers in Adopting Best Practices: BrandXReport 2023-24

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Friday, June 7, 2024 12:48PM IST (7:18AM GMTPuravankara Limited, one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, has been ranked among the Top 4 real estate companies across India for adopting best practices in the business. Ranked among the Top 5 National Real Estate Brand, Puravankara’s commitment to best practices has been acknowledged with ten well-defined parameters, like Fiscal Management, Execution Standards, Market Depth Consumer Connect: Transparent Deals, Functional Professionalism; Care for Society & Environment Employer; Communication Openness; and Desirable Practices that far exceed the prevailing standard practices.The company has maintained its 5th Rank with an improved brand score in terms of the overall Brand Ranki...

Jun82024 by FWMNo Comments

Investments in developmental assets set to surge as India marches towards USD 5 Trillion economy

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India amongst the top five global cross-border capital destinations for land and development site investments in Q1 2024With 67% share, foreign investors infused USD 3.6 Bn in 2023; Around 55% of real estate inflows came from foreign investors in Q1 2024 About 73% of the foreign investments during Q1 2024 were in ready assetsMumbai, 7th June, 2024 – Four of the top five global cross-border capital destinations for land and development site investments in the first quarter of 2024 were in Asia Pacific, according to a new report from Colliers. The report, Asia Pacific Global Capital Flows May 2024, listed China, Singapore, Australia and India within the top five destinations globally for cross-border capital investment in land/development sites in Q1 2024.In India, the inst...

Jun72024 by FWMNo Comments

“Karnataka is witnessing remarkable growth in IT, BT, commerce, and industries”-Mr. Selvakumar., Principal Secretary, Commerce and Industries, GoK

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Bengaluru, India 7 June 2024: Bangalore, June 7, 2024: Electronics City Industrial Association (ELCIA) is excited to announce the curtain raiser event for the much awaited ELCIA Tech Summit. This prestigious event sets the stage for an array of discussions, innovations and demonstrations from the tech industry. Curtain-raiser of ELCIA Tech Summit, 2024 was held today at Shangri La, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru. The ELCIA Tech Summit 2024 is set to be a unique platform curated to explore disruptive technologies, policy frameworks, and growth opportunities across industries. Designed to be more than a traditional exposition, it is a dynamic confluence of ideas and innovations aimed at igniting transformative change.With the involvement of respected industry partners including IESA (India...

Jun62024 by FWMNo Comments

India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC) 2024: Global Leaders from across 17 countries call for Greater Collaboration to foster Technological Innovation in India

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Global and domestic leaders discuss roadmap to support Digital Transformation & Start-Up Ecosystem in IndiaBengaluru, June 6, 2024: The 3rd Edition of the India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC) 2024 commenced today in Bengaluru with a powerful start, attracting more than 500 attendees featuring an impressive lineup of global industry leaders across 17 nations, investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs from US, Japan, Korea, Germany, Singapore, Israel, Switzerland, France, the UAE and others to engage in technology and business interaction with their peers in India. The inaugural day of IGIC 2024 witnessed key industry leaders from Indian and global startup founders, VC’s and investors, corporate and government leaders, technology and public policy experts under one common plat...

Jun22024 by FWMNo Comments

Southern Peripheral Road Emerging as the Heart of Gurugram Real Estate

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Gurugram, Haryana, India May 31, 2024 15:02 ISTThe Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) in Gurugram is rapidly transforming into one of the most coveted real estate destinations in the National Capital Region (NCR). Spanning 16 kilometres, SPR has become the newest hotspot for both investors and homebuyers, drawn by its unparalleled connectivity, luxurious living options, and promising future prospects.Southern Peripheral Road Emerging as the Heart of Gurugram Real EstateUnmatched Connectivity: The Heart of SPR's AppealOne of the most compelling reasons for SPR's rise as a real estate hub is its unmatched connectivity. This 90-meter-wide road serves as a critical artery linking various key destinations within Gurgaon and beyond. According to the India Real Estate ...

Jun12024 by FWMNo Comments

Chennais Amirta Launches International Aviation College in partnership with University College of Aviation Malaysia and Announces Partnership with Birmingham Academy Singapore

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The Park, Benagaluru – 31 May 2024 –PHOTOS BY P K ANANTH KUMARChennais Amirta Group of Institutions, a leading name in hospitality education for 14 years with over 25,000 placements, expands its horizons with two exciting MoUs. The institution hosted a press meet to share the success of global connections to benefit its students with international exposure and earnings. Mr R. Boomeenaathan, the Chairman of Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions proudly shared the details of the Group’s two recent international MoUs titled ‘Forging Global Ties’ with University College of Aviation Malaysia (UniCAM) and Birmingham Academy Singapore.Mr R. Boomeenaathan, the Chairman of Chennais Amirta shared about another landmark international MoU that was signed by him and Mr Ng Joon Peng, the Chairm...

May252024 by FWMNo Comments

Women Role Models in STEM Shine at myAvtar Career Conference, 2024

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Avtar Group awards women in the STEM field at the myAvtar Career Conference (MACC), 2024  Companies open up more than 500 jobs for Women in STEM at MACC  More than 5000 women attendees participated in the hybrid conferenceBengaluru, May 25, 2024: Avtar Group, India’s leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm, hosted the myAvtar Career Conference (MACC) at Karnataka Trade Promotion Organization (KTPO), Bengaluru today.myAvtar Career Conference (MACC), the career extravaganza brought together inclusive companies and a vast pool of women talent from the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) under one roof. Participating Companies included, Aditya Birla Group, Publicis Sapient, Broadridge Financial Solutions India Limited, Moody’s, Renault...

May202024 by FWMNo Comments

Varthana Secures 3 Million Euros (INR 27 Crores) Funding from Triodos Investment Management

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Bengaluru, 20, May 2024: Varthana, a leading Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) in the affordable education sector, has successfully secured 3 million Euros (INR 27 crores) funding from Triodos Investment Management through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD). This funding marks a significant milestone in Varthana's mission to empower the education sector in India.Netherlands-based Triodos Investment Management, known for its commitment to sustainable and impactful investments, recognizes Varthana's dedication to providing accessible financing solutions to educational institutions across India. The funding – provided through Triodos Fair Share Fund - will enable Varthana to further expand its reach and support more schools and students in upgrading their infrastructure, facilities, and ...