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Regency Ceramics to Expand Production Capacity with Strategic Buyout

Regency Ceramics to Expand Production Capacity with Strategic Buyout

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Bengaluru, 2nd September 2024 : In a significant development, Regency Ceramics - a legacy ceramic manufacturing company listed on BSE/NSE has announced a structured takeover of Segno Ceramics Private Limited. The standout deal will grant Regency Ceramics complete control of the manufacturing plant, effective from August 22, 2024. Regency Ceramics is committed to make a significant impact and aims to contribute to the industrial resurgence within the state.Regency Ceramics has entered into an agreement without the burden of heavy capex spend, ensuring a marginal impact on cash flows. The all-cash deal will strengthen Regency Ceramics’ market position, particularly in South and East India. Spread over 50 acres, the plant has a production capacity of 3.6 million sq.mtrs (MSM) per year. Th...
TEGA Honors Bengaluru’s Outstanding Educators

TEGA Honors Bengaluru’s Outstanding Educators

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Bangalore 31 August 2024: The D4A Education Foundation hosted the inaugural Educators’ Guild Awards (TEGA), a prestigious event honoring the outstanding contributions of educators in Bengaluru. The awards ceremony recognized the dedication, passion, and innovative teaching methods of educators who have significantly impacted the lives of their students.The awards ceremony, held on August 31, 2024, was a resounding success, drawing together a diverse group of educators, students, parents, and community members. The event was a testament to the profound impact that educators can have on the lives of young people.Award Categories: Shiksha Ratna: Lifetime achievement award recognizing teachers who have made a significant impact not only in their schools but also in their communities. ...
DLF Emporio Presents the Treasury of Trousseau: A 4-Day Showcase Celebrating the Best of Luxury for Weddings and Festivities

DLF Emporio Presents the Treasury of Trousseau: A 4-Day Showcase Celebrating the Best of Luxury for Weddings and Festivities

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New Delhi,India: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 6:20PM IST (12:50PM GMT Treasury of Trousseau, DLF Luxury Malls’ biggest marquee event yet, takes place at India’s first and finest luxury shopping destination DLF Emporio, New Delhi, from the 4th to 7th September from 11 am to 11 pm.Treasury of Trousseau is a grand 4-day celebration of Indian couture, craftsmanship, bridalwear and global luxury, where the country’s leading couturiers, stylists, décor gurus, and culture mavens come together to showcase the best of luxury – perfect for the most celebratory milestone ‘The Big Fat Indian Wedding’ as well as one’s key celebratory moments. This flagship event is an unparalleled curated experience that brings to life an interactive one-stop destination to fulfil all luxury shopping needs and give...
Square Yards Delivers Strong Q1 FY25 with 52% Revenue Growth and 66% Gross Profit Surge; Forecasts USD 180 Million+ Revenue for the full financial year

Square Yards Delivers Strong Q1 FY25 with 52% Revenue Growth and 66% Gross Profit Surge; Forecasts USD 180 Million+ Revenue for the full financial year

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New Delhi, 28th August 2024 – Square Yards, India’s largest integrated real estate marketplace, has announced its Q1 FY25 results, reporting an impressive revenue of INR 261 crore (USD 31 million), a 52% year-over-year (YoY) increase. This marks the 12th quarter out of the last 13 where the firm has delivered over 50% YoY growth.“Q1 has consistently contributed 16-18% of our overall revenue, and based on this trend, we project revenue for FY25 to align with our forecast of INR 1,506 crore (USD 180 million)”, stated Tanuj Shori, Founder and CEO, Square Yards. “We anticipate maintaining gross margins above 25% and EBITDA margins around 7% at the corporate level. Overall, we remain on track for over 50% growth this fiscal year, targeting revenue that reflects a robust four-year CAGR of 50...
Urban Vault Leases 1,00,000 Square Feet of Prime Office Space in Brigade Summit, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Urban Vault Leases 1,00,000 Square Feet of Prime Office Space in Brigade Summit, Whitefield, Bengaluru

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The new facility, offers more than 2,000 desks. The cost per seat will start at around Rs 9,000 per month.Bengaluru August 29, 2024: Managed co-working firm Urban Vault has leased 100,000 square feet of prime office space at Brigade Summit, one of the iconic mixed-use projects by Brigade Group, in Whitefield, Bengaluru. This move aims to expand its business and meet the rising demand for managed workspaces.With this leasing transaction, Urban Vault—a self-funded, bottom-line-driven company that provides managed workspace solutions to corporates—has entered the Whitefield area. Whitefield is a key residential and commercial hub with modern infrastructure, hosting many tech companies, shopping malls, and entertainment options, making it a popular choice for both corporates and profes...
Stable home loan interest rates keep house purchase affordability supportive in H1 2024: Knight Frank India

Stable home loan interest rates keep house purchase affordability supportive in H1 2024: Knight Frank India

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Ahmedabad, Pune and Kolkata are the most affordable markets Mumbai is the only city above the affordability thresholdMumbai, August 07, 2024: Knight Frank India, in its proprietary report, Affordability Index, cited that home affordability has remained stable in H1 2024 (January to June 2024) as interest rates have stayed steady since the end of 2023. According to the Affordability Index, Ahmedabad is the most affordable housing market among the top eight cities, with a ratio of 21%, followed by Pune and Kolkata at 24% each. Mumbai was the only city that remained marginally higher than the threshold at 51%.Knight Frank India's Affordability Index, which tracks the EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment) to income ratio for an average household, witnessed steady improvement from 2010 to...
Signature Global Q1 FY25 Revenue grows 135% YoY to INR 4 billion

Signature Global Q1 FY25 Revenue grows 135% YoY to INR 4 billion

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Signature Global Q1-FY25 pre-sales grew 255% to INR 31.2 billion; collections rose 102% to INR 12.1 billionConsolidated Net Profit for Q1 FY25 stood at 0.07 billionagainst loss of 0.07 billion in Q1 FY24 Company’s Gross Profit Margin for Q1 stood at 28%, against 34% in Q1 FY24New Delhi, August 7th, 2024:  Signature Global (BSE: 543990 | NSE: SIGNATURE), amongst the leading real estate development companies in India with a well-established brand in Delhi-NCR, reported revenue growth of 135% to INR 4.0 billion compared to INR 1.7 billion in Q1 FY24. The Company’s net profit for the first quarter stood at INR 0.07 billion as against loss of INR 0.07 billion in Q1 FY24. For the quarter, the Company achieved pre-sales of INR 31.2 billion in Q1 FY25 with year on year growth of 255%....
Mumbai records the 2nd highest price rise in Q2 2024 on Prime Global Cities Index: Knight Frank

Mumbai records the 2nd highest price rise in Q2 2024 on Prime Global Cities Index: Knight Frank

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New Delhi and Bengaluru record significant growth in prime residential properties Average annual prices rose 2.6% across the 44 residential markets Manila leads the Prime Global Cities index with 26% YoY growthMumbai, August 23, 2024: Knight Frank, the leading international property consultancy, in its recent report ‘Prime Global Cities Index Q2 2024’ noted that key residential markets of Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru recorded a rise in their average annual prices of prime residential properties. Mumbai recorded a significant increase on the international index ranking second in terms of annual price growth, as a reflection of the surge in residential demand in the city, especially for prime properties. A similar trend was observed in New Delhi and Bengaluru, which also recorde...
IKEA India Makes Bold Leap Towards Sustainability with 100% EV Deliveries across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune

IKEA India Makes Bold Leap Towards Sustainability with 100% EV Deliveries across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune

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Mumbai to reach carbon-free goal in a few months. IKEA to launch all future markets with an EV-first approach and is piloting same day delivery in HyderabadIndia, 20th August 2024 – IKEA, one of the world's most trusted home furnishings brand and an advocate of sustainable business, clocked its first big milestone in India with 100% EV-powered deliveries across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. Its Mumbai operations will soon join this wagon, and the company will enter all new markets with an EV-first approach; starting with Delhi NCR. IKEA is also piloting same day delivery in its birth city of Hyderabad and plans to scale it across all its markets in the coming year.This milestone demonstrates IKEA India’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable value chain. From commercial explorati...
Inventure Academy & Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (PEPL) partner with Government of Karnataka to transform more Government schools

Inventure Academy & Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (PEPL) partner with Government of Karnataka to transform more Government schools

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Bengaluru, India, 20 August 2024:Inventure Academy, awarded School of Year all India by EducationWorld,, today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with the Government of Karnataka to adopt three more government schools. In collaboration with Prestige Estates Projects Ltd, this initiative aims to replicate and build on the transformative impact achieved at Ramagondanahalli Government School (RGHalli), which Inventure adopted in 2019.The newly adopted schools will benefit from Inventure’s proven model of comprehensive school development. This includes a robust focus on developing a meaningful and relevant vision that the community believes in, faculty recruitment and development, innovative curriculum and pedagogy, and the implementation of Inventure’s signature prog...