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Smart Home Expo 2025: India’s Premier Smart Home Technology Event Set for a Grand 6th Edition in Mumbai This May

Smart Home Expo 2025: India’s Premier Smart Home Technology Event Set for a Grand 6th Edition in Mumbai This May

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Saturday, Mar 08, 2025 13:03:39 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir)      The 6th edition of Smart Home Expo is set to take place from May 8-10, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. As India’s largest and most influential event for Smart Home Technology, Home Automation, Lighting, Smart Security, Audio-Video Solutions, and Intelligent Building Technology, the expo promises an even bigger and better experience in 2025. With an expanded exhibitor lineup of over 400 brands, an immersive 160,000+ sq. ft. of exhibition space, and a three-day conference covering the latest industry trends, Smart Home Expo 2025 continues to solidify its position as the premier platform for business networking, innovation, and knowledge exchange in the smart home ecosystem. The 2025 Smart Home...
Bosch Power Tools Launches New Hand Tools Range; Also Expands the Portfolio with Advanced Industrial Tools

Bosch Power Tools Launches New Hand Tools Range; Also Expands the Portfolio with Advanced Industrial Tools

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The new range of tools aim to enhance safety, productivity, and precision across industries Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 5:46PM IST (12:16PM GMT) Bosch Limited, a leading global supplier of technology and services announces the launch of its latest Hand Tools for professionals and artisans, along with advanced Industrial Tools designed to simplify assembly line operations. The new offerings are engineered to enhance efficiency, precision, and user experience for industrial and professional applications. “At Bosch, we are dedicated to empowering professionals and artisans with tools that provide exceptional performance, durability, and safety. We are expanding our range of hand tools, designed with exceptional user ergonomics to meet the demands of high-voltage ...
Let Public and various government departments cooperate with BBMP for Road Development: Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh

Let Public and various government departments cooperate with BBMP for Road Development: Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh

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Bengaluru: Feb. 21: "The roads in Bengaluru can be developed and maintained in good condition if the BBMP, various government departments, and especially all the citizens of the city work together," Chief Secretary to Govt. Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh stated. Chief Secretary to Govt. Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh spoke at the "BBMP Engineers Capacity Building" workshop on the second day of "Namma Raste 2025" and congratulated for organising the event. She also stressed the importance of the "Namma Raste" event and stated that if the public cooperates with the Government, the roads can be maintained in good condition. As much as Bengaluru's people are pleased with the city's weather, they are also dissatisfied with its roadways. She stated that a comprehensive guide to the city's roads has been ...
Peps Industries brings new Sleep Solutions to Bengaluru

Peps Industries brings new Sleep Solutions to Bengaluru

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The brand is set to redefine comfort, support, and durability with the launch of four new product series Bengaluru, February 22, 2025: Peps Industries, India’s leading sleep solutions brand, has unveiled its latest range of luxurious mattresses, exclusively designed to bring world-class sleep experiences for consumers in the Bengaluru market. Developed with the commitment to innovation and affordability, Peps’ new range launches four new product series, Peps Comfort, Peps Supreme, and Peps Restonic Memory Foam, that are set to redefine comfort, support, and durability. With a surge in individuals prioritising sleep health and improving their well-being, the mattresses are tailored to fit the requirements of customers, offering optimal comfort and restful sleep. Speaking on the lau...
Grundfos expands its cooling portfolio by launching cutting-edge solutions

Grundfos expands its cooling portfolio by launching cutting-edge solutions

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Expanding cooling technologies with MIXIT, IE5 pump solutions, and enhanced LSV efficiency for data centers and district cooling - Designed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact Bengaluru, India, 20th Feb 2025 – Grundfos, a global leader in intelligent and energy-efficient pumping solutions, launched MIXIT, a groundbreaking HVAC solution at ACREX India 2025. This next-generation technology is set to transform energy efficiency in heating and cooling systems. According to JLL, India, the world's fastest-growing economy, is projected to see growth in its commercial space market across the top seven cities by 1 billion sq. ft by 2026 and touch 1.2 billion sq. ft by 2030. District cooling in India is critical to addressing the rapidly growing demand for space cool...
IKEA uncovers who in the world sleeps best – and it might surprise you

IKEA uncovers who in the world sleeps best – and it might surprise you

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MALMÖ, Sweden, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest IKEA report ever, surveying over 55,000 people across 57 markets, reveals that Mainland China ranks highest in sleep quality, while Norway and the USA score the lowest. The findings also highlight a global sleep gap of 1 hour and 20 minutes, with people worldwide missing out on significant rest each night - equating to over 20 full days of lost sleep annually. "Sleep is an important factor for life quality. At IKEA, we're committed to understanding people's sleep challenges and providing solutions - whether through smart bedroom designs, better sleep environments, or simple daily habits," said Belén Frau, Global Communication and Positioning Manager, IKEA Retail (Ingka Group).
Hyatt Announces Plans to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., Enhancing Hyatt’s All-Inclusive Platform

Hyatt Announces Plans to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., Enhancing Hyatt’s All-Inclusive Platform

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CHICAGO, IL (February 10, 2025) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, Playa) for $13.50 per share, or approximately $2.6 billion, including approximately $900 million of debt, net of cash. Playa is a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica and Hyatt is currently the beneficial owner of 9.4% of Playa’s outstanding shares. “Hyatt has firmly established itself as a leader in the all-inclusive space, a journey that began in 2013 through an investment in Playa Hotels & Resorts that launched the Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara brands,” said Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, H...
fischer Offers 360-degree Support During the Life Cycle of Buildings

fischer Offers 360-degree Support During the Life Cycle of Buildings

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Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 11:01:26 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir)      fischer’s 360-degree services optimise processes along the supply chain, from the planning, construction and operation of buildings. Digital offers comprise BIM (Building Information Modelling) services and digital scanning tools for existing buildings, automated construction with the BauBot robot and products equipped with digital features connected to the IoT (Internet of Things) for efficient building monitoring. With in-house engineers, application engineers, field staff and 50 operating companies around the globe, fischer works in close proximity to customers and projects. Mr. Mayank Kalra, Managing Director of fischer India, expressed his enthusiasm about the world-class services fischer provides in Indi...
From Architects to Fashion Reveries: The Story of Galtic

From Architects to Fashion Reveries: The Story of Galtic

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Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 16:01:56  In the ever-evolving world of design and creativity, some stories are born from a spark of curiosity and a desire to create something that goes beyond convention. The story of Galtic, India’s rising luxury fashion brand, is a tale of passion, purpose, and a vision to put India on the global map of luxury. It all began with Akanksha Jadhav (25), a driven architect with a deep-rooted passion for art and design, and Adarsh Yadav (25), a visionary creative director who found beauty in the fusion of structure and aesthetics. Their lives revolved around the intricacies of architecture, shaping spaces and forms that spoke stories of elegance and harmony. But their love for design transcended blueprints and buildings—it seeped into the world of fabrics, text...
Housing sales fall 9%, new supply declines 15% in top 9 cities in 2024: PropEquity

Housing sales fall 9%, new supply declines 15% in top 9 cities in 2024: PropEquity

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Housing sales fall below 5 lakh units to 4,70,899 units in 2024. Ø  Only Delhi-NCR and Navi Mumbai witnessed rise, other cities saw decline in sales. Ø  New supply in top 9 cities decline by 15% at 4,11,022 units in 2024. Ø  Bengaluru, Pune and Thane emerged as the top city in terms of new supply in 2024. Ø  Bengaluru, Chennai and Delhi-NCR saw supply exceed absorption in 2024. New Delhi, January 22, 2025: The residential real estate market in India’s top 9 cities saw a marginal 9% decline in sales at 4,70,899 units while new supply fell by 15% to 4,11,022 units in 2024 on the back of two quarters of under-activity due to General Elections and Monsoon, according to a report by NSE-listed real estate data analytics firm PropEquity. The number of units sold in 2023 stood at...