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Growth momentum remains strong in H1 2025 with 33.7 msf of Grade A space uptake, a 13% YoY growth – Colliers India

Growth momentum remains strong in H1 2025 with 33.7 msf of Grade A space uptake, a 13% YoY growth – Colliers India

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Q2 2025 sees 17.8 msf of leasing and 14.9 msf of new supply across the top 7 cities, registering an 11% YoY growth in each Bengaluru & Hyderabad drive 45% of the total demand, and 51% of the new supply during the quarter Technology sector drives 47% of conventional leasing during Q2 2025, followed by BFSI firms at 19% share Flex spaces contribute close to one-fourth of the total office space demand in Q2 2025 Bengaluru, 26 June 2025: India’s office market continued its strong growth trajectory in Q2 2025, recording 17.8 million square feet of gross leasing across the top seven cities, an 11% increase compared to Q2 2024. This also marks a 12% growth compared to the office space demand in the first quarter of the year and underscores the resilience of commercial real esta...
Rinac India Limited and Epta Announce Strategic Partnership to  Elevate India’s Food Retail Refrigeration Landscape

Rinac India Limited and Epta Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate India’s Food Retail Refrigeration Landscape

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Bengaluru, India – June 27, 2025- In a bold move set to reshape India's refrigeration industry, Rinac India Limited today formally announced its strategic partnership with Epta, the European leader in commercial refrigeration solutions for retail, Ho.Re.Ca. , and the food & beverage sector. The announcement was made at an exclusive press conference held at Shangri-La Bengaluru , where industry leaders, media, and trade stakeholders gathered to witness the collaboration between two refrigeration powerhouses — one Italian, one Indian — joining forces to serve the country's evolving cold chain needs. Mr. P. Sukumaran Co-Founder & Jt. Managing Director of Rinac India Limited.said “With Epta's world-class refrigeration technology and Rinac's trusted presence across India, we are shapi...
TVS Emerald Secures Strategic 7.18-Acre Land Parcel in Bangalore’s Rayasandra with a revenue potential over INR 700 Crore

TVS Emerald Secures Strategic 7.18-Acre Land Parcel in Bangalore’s Rayasandra with a revenue potential over INR 700 Crore

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Company strengthens Bangalore footprint with its 7th major acquisition in the city Bangalore, 24 June 2025:  TVS Emerald, a prominent real estate developer, announced the acquisition of a premium 7.18-acre landholding in Rayasandra, Bangalore, with a project revenue potential of over ₹700 crore. This strategic acquisition is a testament to TVS Emerald’s commitment to enhancing its presence in Bangalore's robust real estate space. The newly acquired site is strategically positioned near Rayasandra Lake, placing it at the heart of one of Bangalore’s most well-established micro-markets. The location offers excellent connectivity to major IT hubs, educational institutions, and commercial centres, making it an attractive proposition for a premium residential development. This acquisiti...
Mars in Partnership with C40 Expands BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ in India, Pilots the Programme in Bengaluru

Mars in Partnership with C40 Expands BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ in India, Pilots the Programme in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India First of its kind program catalyzes a global movement of pet-friendly and climate-resilient cities fit for future generations A new partnership with C40 Cities empowers mayors to increase access to pet-friendly and climate-resilient green spaces with an initial focus on Bengaluru, London, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, and Bangkok Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, is expanding its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program in India -helping more cities become pet-friendly and making it easier for people to enjoy life with their pets. Better Cities for Pets is expanding to India; Launched Urban Nature Playbook for People, Pets, and the Planet featuring Bengaluru’s iconic Cubbon Park The expanded program invests mo...
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau to Host MICE Roadshows in Hyderabad and Bangalore

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau to Host MICE Roadshows in Hyderabad and Bangalore

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All India, 23 June 2025: The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai, is set to organize two impactful MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Roadshows and Evening Networking Sessions in Hyderabad and Bangalore during the first week of July 2025. This initiative is part of a focused effort to enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism presence in India, one of its most significant source markets. The first roadshow will be held on July 1st, 2025, at the Taj Krishna Hotel in Hyderabad, followed by the second roadshow on July 3rd, 2025, at the Taj West End in Bengaluru. India has consistently maintained its position as the top source market for Sri Lanka, contributing to 20% of total tourist arrivals. From January to 31...
PPS Motors – Mahindra’s Largest Dealer in India – Expands its Operations in Maharashtra; Inaugurates 2 New Dealerships at Katraj, Pune and Saswad

PPS Motors – Mahindra’s Largest Dealer in India – Expands its Operations in Maharashtra; Inaugurates 2 New Dealerships at Katraj, Pune and Saswad

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Pune, Maharashtra, India Marks Group’s 137th Mahindra facility in India; a new touchpoint at Katraj apart from another at Saswad launched The 6,500 sq. ft. Katraj showroom strengthens PPS Motors’ presence to 8 Mahindra outlets in Pune PPS Motors plans to add 5 more facilities in the city to further enhance accessibility and customer experience PPS Motors, a part of one of India’s largest automobile retail conglomerates, today announced the inauguration of two newest Mahindra dealerships in Pune, Maharashtra. The inauguration of the facility at Katraj, Ambegaon was attended by Mr. Baneswar Banerjee, National Sales Head & VP, Mahindra, and other senior officials from both the organizations. Apart from this, the company had also inaugurated another dealership at Saswad nea...
Butterfly Unveils a Bold New Identity That Celebrates Change and Champions the Original You

Butterfly Unveils a Bold New Identity That Celebrates Change and Champions the Original You

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Butterfly, one of India’s most trusted kitchen appliance brands, is turning a new page. With a refreshed brand identity, a renewed purpose, and a sharper understanding of today’s ever-evolving consumer. Butterfly New Logo At the heart of this refresh is a symbol as timeless as it is transformative—the fingerprint. Merging beautifully into the wings of a butterfly, the evolved icon reflects the brand’s core belief: that while life changes, one’s essence remains. It is this personal imprint—one’s way of thinking, cooking, creating, and living—that Butterfly now celebrates. This new era of Butterfly speaks directly to consumers with a ‘zillenial’ attitude to life—self-aware individuals who embrace transformation while staying rooted in who ...
Bollywood Stars Meet Kitchen Innovation as TTK Prestige Unveils its Latest Product, the AirFlip Air Fryer at the Style Icons Summit 2025

Bollywood Stars Meet Kitchen Innovation as TTK Prestige Unveils its Latest Product, the AirFlip Air Fryer at the Style Icons Summit 2025

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Jun 20, 2025 15:47 IST TTK Prestige, India’s leading kitchen appliances brand, made a powerful style statement at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit & Awards 2025. As a key partner of the event, the brand brought kitchens into the spotlight by celebrating their transformation into stylish, expressive spaces—and marked the occasion with the launch of its latest innovation, the AirFlip Two-in-one Air Fryer. Anjali Anand with TTK Prestige AirFlip two-in-one Air Fryer at the Style Icons Summit 2025 The launch was led by actor Chitrangada Singh, joined on stage by style icons Nushrratt Bharuccha, Radhika Madan and Abhishek Banerjee, adding a glamorous touch to the brand’s celebration of kitchen as a space of aspiration and self-expres...
Bengaluru Drives Home Upgrades with 68% Households Spend in Appliances, Highest Among Metros: The Great Indian Wallet 3.0 by Home Credit India

Bengaluru Drives Home Upgrades with 68% Households Spend in Appliances, Highest Among Metros: The Great Indian Wallet 3.0 by Home Credit India

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Key Highlights for Bengaluru Bengaluru's average monthly income is ₹46,000 with expenses at ₹21,000. Groceries (20%) and Rent (20%) are also major contributors to monthly expenses. Discretionary spending is low on travel (3%), but higher on dining (29%), movies (24%), fitness (12%), and OTT apps (27%). In the last six months, 68% spent on home appliances — the highest across cities. Fashion (18%), décor (17%), travel (7%), and electronics (3%) followed. 84% are aware of online fraud, with 26% reporting being scammed and 47% facing frequent fraud attempts. 75% are current UPI users, but 54% would discontinue use if charges were applied. Top aspirations include starting a business (25%), buying a house (24%), and repaying loans (20%) Bangalore, 23rd June 2025 : Home Cr...
High-activity micro markets likely to witness at least 1 msf of average annual demand & supply over the next few years

High-activity micro markets likely to witness at least 1 msf of average annual demand & supply over the next few years

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High-activity micro markets drive 65% of demand & 76% of new supply in India since 2020 Almost 60% of the micro markets have near-dollar or sub-dollar office rentals; presenting an attractive proposition for global players to consolidate GCCs prefer SBDs & PBDs, with 73% of GCC leasing concentrated in top 10 micro markets since 2020 Of the 488 msf REIT-worthy office stock in India, 56% is in top 10 micro markets  Bengaluru, India, 19th June 2025: India’s office market has undergone a transformative shift, amidst continuous demand scale up in the last few years. Interestingly, high-activity micro markets across the top seven cities of the country have been witnessing consistently high demand & supply since 2020. These high-activity micro markets collectively accoun...