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ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations and Swiggy India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, unveils interesting trends on ‘ How croissant is becoming India’s favourite snacks’ ahead of the National Croissant Day (January 30). Today, nearly one in every three croissants ordered across major metros comes from ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations, and to celebrate this growing croissant culture, the brand is partnering with Swiggy to bring the full world of croissants to consumers through CroissantVerse, a curated discovery experience with 18 variants of croissants across sweet and savory. These include protein-rich variants from ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations such as High Protein Chicken Bechamel Cropie and High Protein Paneer Bhurji. These croissants will be exclusively available on EatRight, the health focused category on Swiggy. One of the most exciting shifts is not just in flavours but in how croissants are showing up on plates. It’s no longer sticking to the classic crescent avatar. So...

Mafatlal Industries Limited, a legacy player in the Indian textile industry, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, reflecting consistent execution and operational discipline across businesses.    For Q3FY26, revenue from operations stood at ₹717.4 crore. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, revenue from operations grew by 26.7% year-on-year to ₹2,987.2 crore, compared to ₹2,357.5 crore in the corresponding period last year, driven primarily by the Textile and Related Products segment and the Consumer Durables segment. The Institutional business serving B2B and public sector clients contributed meaningfully to the growth. Revenues from the Textile and Related Products segment grew by 15.7% YoY, with EBIT margins improving to 6.4% compared to 5.5% in 9MFY25. Margin improvement was supported by the Company’s continued focus on expanding the uniform solutions umbrella. In the Digi...

PI Industries Ltd (PI) unveiled its new corporate logo, marking a significant milestone in its journey from a strong agri-sciences foundation to a globally integrated life sciences organisation. The Company's name remains unchanged, with the PI brand name continuing to anchor the corporate identity. Rooted in PI's scientific DNA and future-ready ambition, t he refreshed identity reflects the Company’s expanding role across agri-sciences , biologicals, pharmaceuticals, and complex chemistry-driven solutions. The signature blue represents innovation, reliability, and trust built over decades of global partnerships, while the vibrant yellow symbolises energy, optimism, and the power of science to create positive change. Structural elements inspired by the DNA helix and interconnected systems represent PI's cross-domain scientific capabilities , while the Devanagari-inspired typography reflects pride in PI's Indian roots and its global outlook. With an 80-year legacy o...

Godrej Enterprises Group, through its Locks and Architectural Solutions business, has launched the 5th Season of GEEVEES Awards 2026 , aimed at recognising and celebrating excellence in architecture and interior design across India. The annual awards will honour innovative projects across multiple categories, showcasing outstanding creativity and sustainable design practices. Open to architects and designers nationwide, the awards will culminate in a grand ceremony in March 2026, with entries evaluated by a distinguished jury panel. The initiative, part of the Godrej Value Co-Creators Club (GVCC), seeks to strengthen industry collaboration and promote design-led thinking. Important dates to remember: ·          Submission Deadline: 31st January 2026 ·          Finalists Announcement: 7th February 2026 ·          Live Jury Round: 13th & 14th February 2026 ...

HCLTech , a leading global technology company, has been selected by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), one of the largest U.S. life insurers and a major provider of employee benefits, to accelerate Guardian’s AI-driven technology transformation journey and deliver seamless customer experience. The multi-year partnership reflects a broader shift toward long-term technology modernization at Guardian, with an emphasis on AI-led transformation and streamlined IT operations. As part of the partnership, Guardian will leverage HCLTech’s GenAI service transformation platform,  AI Force , to support ongoing enterprise-wide technology innovation. This partnership will enhance Guardian’s operational efficiencies, improve engineering outcomes and accelerate time-to-market across application development, support, testing and infrastructure management.   “Partnering with HCLTech is a key step in our long-term strategy to harness data and AI, consolidate services w...

Stäubli, the global industrial and mechatronic solutions provider, announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bangalore, representing a $10 million strategic investment. The expansion strengthens Stäubli's position in India's rapidly growing solar photovoltaic (PV) sector while reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to the country's industrial growth and the 'Make in India' initiative.  The expanded facility will house advanced automated assembly lines and enhanced quality assurance systems dedicated to the production of MC4-Evo1 and MC4-Evo2 connectors, critical components that connect solar modules to inverters and balance-of-system equipment. The move strengthens Stäubli’s ability to meet rising domestic demand for high-quality, locally manufactured PV connectors, while also supporting global supply requirements.  “ India is a key pillar in Stäubli’s global growth and manufacturing strategy ,” said Gerald Vogt, Chief Executive ...