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IHCL UNVEILS CLARIDGES COLLECTION– A NEW ERA OF BOUTIQUE LUXURY

IHCL UNVEILS CLARIDGES COLLECTION– A NEW ERA OF BOUTIQUE LUXURY

#IHCLCLARIDGESCOLLECTION Chandigarh: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company introduces Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels blending elegance with rich historical charm. Designed for those who appreciate life’s finer things, every detail at Claridges is a celebration of refined luxury and timeless privilege. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “With India’s growing economic prominence, the income pyramid is witnessing a structural shift and the demand for luxury product and services is at an all -time high led by significant expansion of households in the high-net worth bracket. …
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Kalyan Jewellers Ushers in Gudi Padwa with a Heartwarming Digital Campaign

Kalyan Jewellers Ushers in Gudi Padwa with a Heartwarming Digital Campaign

#KalyanJewellersGudiPadwa Chandigarh: Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted and globally recognised jewellery brands, welcomes Gudi Padwa with a poignant digital campaign featuring brand ambassador Pooja Sawant. The campaign beautifully encapsulates the essence of new beginnings, prosperity, and the enduring bonds that transcend time and distance. Gudi Padwa marks one of the most significant gold-buying ‘muhurats’ for Maharashtrians, symbolising prosperity and tradition. The campaign tells the heartfelt story of a mother and daughter - where Pooja expresses her apprehension about stepping into a new phase of life without her mother’s presence. In response, her mother reassures her with a thoughtfully…
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Amazon to restore Telangana’s Sai Reddy Lake, plans to replenish up to 300 million litres of water annually

Amazon to restore Telangana’s Sai Reddy Lake, plans to replenish up to 300 million litres of water annually

#AmazonIndiaSaiReddyLake Chandigarh: A restoration project by Amazon India at Sai Reddy Lake, located near Hyderabad, is expected to triple the water volume of the lake once completed. Working with SayTrees, a local environmental organization, Amazon plans to replenish close to 300 million litres of water annually, with the objective to benefit the local community. Once finalized, this project will help Amazon make progress toward its plan to return more water to communities in India than it uses by 2027. Amazon and SayTrees are working toward restoring Sai Reddy Lake, which has experienced significant degradation, partly due to its past use…
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R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge 2024 Winner rkive city Presents “Reclaim The City”

R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge 2024 Winner rkive city Presents “Reclaim The City”

#R|ElanCircularDesignChallenge #ReclaimTheCity A Compelling Showcase of Circular Fashion at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2025 Mumbai: Reinforcing its commitment to driving sustainability and circularity in the fashion industry, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its next-gen fabric brand R|Elan™, in partnership with the United Nations (UN) in India, presented the winning showcase of the R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge (CDC) 2024 — “Reclaim The City” by rkive city — at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2025, held at The Atelier, Jio World Convention Centre. The thought-provoking runway presentation highlighted the CDC’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable, recyclable, and waste-reducing practices within the…
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41% of First-Time Borrowers Are Gens Z According to TransUnion CIBIL’s Latest CMI Report

41% of First-Time Borrowers Are Gens Z According to TransUnion CIBIL’s Latest CMI Report

#GensZCreditTransUnionCIBILCMI Report   #UnionCIBILCMI Report Chandigarh: India’s retail credit growth continued to moderate in the quarter ending December 2024, particularly among New-to-Credit (NTC)1 consumers. This was most evident for consumption-led credit products originated by NTC consumers, which saw a 21% year-over-year (YoY) decline in loan originations, compared to a decline of 2% for consumers with existing credit. Consumption-led products are defined as credit cards, personal loans and consumer durable loans. Originations are a measure of new accounts opened and are driven by both consumer demand and lender supply. Lenders’ cautious approach to the origination of consumption-led credit products disproportionately affected NTC…
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New Candere Honey Bee Collection – Bold, Fierce, and Unapologetically You!

New Candere Honey Bee Collection – Bold, Fierce, and Unapologetically You!

#CandereHoneyBeeCollection Chandigarh: Candere presents the Honey Bee Jewellery Collection, inspired by the relentless spirit of honey bees that build their hive with precision and dedication. This collection is a tribute to strength and unity, featuring intricate gold mesh in hexagonal honeycomb patterns, shimmering diamonds, and striking bee motifs in yellow and rose gold. Accented with bold black enamel, each piece is designed to make you shine. This Honeybee Diamond Ring from Candere by Kalyan Jewellers is designed for the woman who fearlessly carves her own path. Crafted in elegant rose gold, the ring features a delicately sculpted honeybee, poised atop…
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IHCL SIGNS A SELEQTIONS HOTEL IN AMRITSAR, PUNJAB

IHCL SIGNS A SELEQTIONS HOTEL IN AMRITSAR, PUNJAB

With this addition, IHCL will have 5 hotels in Punjab with 4 under development. Chandigarh: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), #IHCLAMRITSAR India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Amritsar, Punjab. Spread over 10 acres, this project will be a suburban resort with breath-taking views. Commenting on the signing, Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “Amritsar, a renowned destination for both leisure and pilgrimage, draws visitors from across the globe. In addition to its cultural significance, the city’s rapidly growing manufacturing sector is witnessing a rise in business travel. This signing is in line…
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Škoda Auto and  Thanh Cong Group, open plant For Škoda Kushaq and Slavia in Vietnam

Škoda Auto and Thanh Cong Group, open plant For Škoda Kushaq and Slavia in Vietnam

#ŠkodaAutoNewPlantVietnam Chandigarh: Škoda Auto and regional partner and investor, the Thanh Cong Group, officially opened a new production plant in Vietnam on 26 March for the assembly of Škoda Slavia and Kushaq cars. This marks a significant milestone in the brand’s internationalisation strategy, reinforcing its ambition to strengthen its presence beyond its European home market. By importing completely knocked down (CKD) kits of the Kushaq SUV from India and assembling them locally, Škoda is capitalising on geographical synergies. The production programme will expand in the summer to include the Slavia sedan, which will also be assembled from CKD kits sourced…
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Global Pears Hackathon Winners Announced

Global Pears Hackathon Winners Announced

#GlobalPearsHackathonWinners Chandigarh: Pears, the leading open-source peer-to-peer live data protocol, announced the winners of its Global Pears Hackathon, the first global Peer-to-Peer focused Hackathon. From a pool of more than 1,000 registrations, WhereFam, a private peer-to-peer location sharing app, won first place. The Peer-to-Peer Chess app won second place, and Hypersketch, a real-time P2P whiteboard, won third place.  Alaric, a decentralized app and room store, received an honorable mention. "We are on the cusp of an ecosystem populated by peer-to-peer apps and the interest, quality of projects and excitement around the Global Pears Hackathon is proof that this is a growing…
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Bandhan Mutual Fund Reimagines Systematic Withdrawal Plan as ‘#Salary Wala Plan’ with its New IAP Campaign

Bandhan Mutual Fund Reimagines Systematic Withdrawal Plan as ‘#Salary Wala Plan’ with its New IAP Campaign

#SalaryWalaPlan #BandhanMFSalaryWalaPlan Chandigarh: Bandhan Mutual Fund unveils #Salary Wala Plan, an IAP campaign that reimagines “Systematic Withdrawal Plan” (SWP) as a structured, salary-like income stream—helping investors to generate a regular cash flow from their own mutual fund investments while allowing the remaining corpus to stay invested. This campaign aims to raise awareness around SWP, encouraging investors to see it as a smart and accessible way to create a pipeline of cashflow post-retirement. Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC, shares, “While SIPs have gained widespread acceptance as a disciplined way to invest, SWPs remain underutilised as a strategy to sustain financial independence. Through…
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