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Interio Accelerates B2B Growth in Bengaluru as City Leads India’s Office Space Boom

Interio Accelerates B2B Growth in Bengaluru as City Leads India’s Office Space Boom

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Interio targets 20% market share in Karnataka's institutional segment by FY28 ~ Bangalore, 16th May 2025: Interio, one of India's leading furniture brands under the Godrej Enterprises Group, is strengthening its institutional, healthcare, and education furniture footprint in Bengaluru to meet the city's explosive commercial real estate growth. Bengaluru's office market led all Indian cities in Q1 2025 with 4.9 million sq ft in gross leasing volumes, showing 259% YoY growth. Interio plans to capture this opportunity as workspace demands evolve in India's tech hub. Speaking on the importance of the southern market, Sameer Joshi, Senior Vice President and Head of B2B Business, Interio, said, “Bengaluru is a leader in India's commercial real estate sector, accounting for 45% of total off...
Signify Foundation celebrates lighting 10 million lives

Signify Foundation celebrates lighting 10 million lives

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Signify Foundation shares important milestone in empowering underserved communities in its 2024 Annual Report, released today Amsterdam, the Netherlands – The Signify Foundation today announced it has passed its 2025 goal to enable access to light for over 10 million people around the world. This achievement, along with an overview of the Foundation’s work to brighten the lives of underserved communities, is presented in its 2024 Annual Report, published today. This year’s report tells a story of transformation – where light is not just a utility, but a catalyst for safety, learning and livelihoods. In 2024 alone, the Foundation reached over 1 million people through lighting interventions across 28 projects in 17 countries. From remote schools and healthcare clinics to villages and r...
Greenlam Industries Launches Its First Exclusive Dealer Display Showroom in Karnataka at Sapthagiri Panel Products Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

Greenlam Industries Launches Its First Exclusive Dealer Display Showroom in Karnataka at Sapthagiri Panel Products Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, 2nd May  2025: Greenlam Industries, a leading provider of integrated substrate and surface solutions, across more than 120 countries, proudly announces the launch of its first exclusive dealer display showroom in Karnataka. Strategically located at NO. 275/8, New Timber Yard Layout, Mysore Road, next to N.A.K. Kalyana Mantappa, Bengaluru – 560026, the 2,400 sq. ft. showroom reflects over a decade of trusted presence in the interior solutions industry. The newly launched showroom houses a complete portfolio of Greenlam’s premium offerings including Greenlam Laminates, Decowood Veneers, Mikasa Flooring, Mikasa Staircase Solutions, Mikasa Doors & Frames, and Mikasa Plywood. Designed as a one-stop solution for interior needs, the showroom brings together a rich tapestry o...
The Rise of Affordable Luxury in Interiors: How Decorpot is Leading the Shift

The Rise of Affordable Luxury in Interiors: How Decorpot is Leading the Shift

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Thursday, May 01, 2025 14:05:27 BENGALURU, India, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Interior design these days is no longer an expensive affair. However, Decorpot is redefining the narrative with premium interior design services for a broader audience. Since its inception in 2015, Decorpot has transformed over 10,000 homes. Its reach spans across 15+ Indian cities, including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune. The focus is on expansion too, with emerging markets like Mysore. Bridging the Gap Between Luxury and Affordability Decorpot's mission is clear: to deliver end-to-end home interiors with high-end aesthetics that appeal to price-sensitive customers too. The brand leverages an in-house production facility and a team of over 400 design experts to achieve this. In this proce...
IKEA launches BÄSINGEN – A helping hand at home

IKEA launches BÄSINGEN – A helping hand at home

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2 April 2025- Life at home is in constant change and the needs that people have at home can shift quickly. IKEA launches BÄSINGEN, an inclusive design for the many, consisting of six products designed for convenient support in the bathroom and throughout the rest of the home. The BÄSINGEN product series consists of two different step stools with a rail, a shower stool, a toilet roll holder, a towel rail and a shower shelf. It is designed for young and old, and everyone in between, who has or encounters challenges at home. This can be both situational and temporary changes. The aim of BÄSINGEN is to be a helping hand to support people with their independence at home. ‘’There are many people who experience impactful and common circumstantial changes that can make something as simple...
IKEA India taps into the need for home design planning with its very first ‘Plan and Order Point’ in Bengaluru

IKEA India taps into the need for home design planning with its very first ‘Plan and Order Point’ in Bengaluru

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The new format offers personalised home design, expert planning support, and seamless installation services • Located in Whitefield, it will serve the growing home design needs of East Bengaluru residents • A curated selection of IKEA products is available for immediate in-store purchase Bengaluru, 30 April 2025: IKEA, the world’s most loved Swedish home furnishings retailer, announces the launch of its very first Plan & Order Point (PaOP) in India, at Bengaluru. Located at the Essensai 067 Experience Centre on Whitefield-Hoskote Road, East Bengaluru, and spanning 740 sqm, this new format serves as a dedicated customer meeting point, bringing expert home design knowledge closer to customers with personalised consultations, flexible planning support, and seamless installation service...
IKEA launches STOCKHOLM 2025: a new edition of the iconic collection

IKEA launches STOCKHOLM 2025: a new edition of the iconic collection

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7 April 2025 Celebrating 40 years since its debut, STOCKHOLM introduces its largest collection yet, with 96 thoughtfully designed pieces that reflect the signature mark of high-quality materials and Scandinavian design, from statement sofas and handwoven wool rugs to chandeliers and mouth-blown glass vases. The STOCKHOLM collection has evolved through eight distinct editions, each unique but sharing the same defining characteristic: modern Scandinavian design of the highest quality, offered at an affordable price. In its latest and largest iteration, the collection offers a diverse range of furniture, textiles, lighting, and accessories across the home. Materials take centre stage - carefully chosen for their quality and how they age and interact with one another. Solid woods paired wit...
Grundfos CUE 120 Sets New Benchmark for Energy-Efficient Pump Technology: Engineered in India for India

Grundfos CUE 120 Sets New Benchmark for Energy-Efficient Pump Technology: Engineered in India for India

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An advanced variable frequency drive designed in India for precision control for sustainable pumping Pune, Maharashtra, India: Thursday, April 24, 2025 7:15PM IST (1:45PM GMT Grundfos, a global provider of pumping solutions, has introduced the CUE 120, a variable frequency drive developed in India for the Indian market. This new product aims to offer more precise control of pump performance with a focus on energy efficiency. Research indicates that a significant majority of variable frequency drives (VFDs)—approximately 70%—currently operate using default factory settings, which are often not optimised for their specific applications. This lack of customisation can lead to suboptimal energy efficiency, resulting in unnecessary energy consumption and increased operational costs. Co...
Embassy REIT Hosts 3rd Edition of Flagship Occupier Connect Forum at Hilton Manyata in Bengaluru

Embassy REIT Hosts 3rd Edition of Flagship Occupier Connect Forum at Hilton Manyata in Bengaluru

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Bangalore : Embassy REIT, India’s first publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust and Asia’s largest office REIT by area, successfully hosted the 3rd edition of its annual flagship corporate event – Occupier Connect – at Hilton Manyata in Bengaluru on March 28th, 2025.- Home to over 260 marquee corporates, this annual forum of the REIT brought together industry leaders, partners, and occupiers from across Embassy REIT’s pan-India office portfolio for an evening of insight and exchange. This year’s theme, “The Advent of AI,” sparked dynamic conversations around the transformational potential of artificial intelligence—a technology rapidly reshaping the way we live, work, and think. The event was headlined by Nandan Nilekani, Chairman and Co-founder of Infosys and Founding...
Samsung Unveils New Refrigerator Lineup Equipped With Screens and Enhanced AI Vision Inside Feature

Samsung Unveils New Refrigerator Lineup Equipped With Screens and Enhanced AI Vision Inside Feature

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Koreaon March 24, 2025 Company expands screens across 4-Door, 4-Door French Door and Side-by-Side refrigerators, expanding the ‘Screens Everywhere’ vision Refrigerators with innovative AI Hybrid Cooling Technology roll out globally Samsung Electronics today announced the global rollout of its latest lineup of smart refrigerators, reinforcing the “Screens Everywhere” vision introduced at CES 2025. This expansion includes the introduction of the 9-inch AI Home screen1 on the 4-Door, 4-Door French Door and Side-by-Side refrigerators, as well as an enhanced Family Hub screen on select French Door and Side-by-Side models. An enhanced AI Vision Inside2 feature is integrated on select 4-Door and 4-Door French Door models, refining food identification and streamlining meal planning to ensure a ...