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Interio, a leading home and office furniture brand of Godrej Enterprises Group, announced that they are targeting 30% growth in its B2B business by FY27, as the company expands its presence in the institutional furniture solutions. With the office furniture market projected to grow from USD 5.8 Billion in 2024 to USD 13.0 Billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 8.83% , Interio has allocated INR 55 crore to transform its product portfolio and capitalize on the emerging opportunities in workspace solutions. Commenting on the evolving office market, Sameer Joshi, Senior Vice President and Head of B2B Business, Interio, said, "India's office sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with global enterprises and MNCs seeking high-performance, future-ready workspaces. At Interio, we are committed to designing office environments that enhance employee productivity, promote well-being, and support sustainable business practice. Our B2B business is targeting a growth of 15% in FY26.Our ...

  Thales, a leading company in Defence, Aerospace, and   Cyber & Digital technologies, plans to hire 8,000 people worldwide in 2025 to support growth in its business areas. About 40% of these positions will be in engineering fields such as software, systems engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data. Around 25% will be for industrial roles like technicians, operators, and industrial engineers. Additionally, over 4,000 employees will experience functional and geographical internal mobility.   With ongoing geopolitical challenges, a resurgence   in air travel, and increased global connectivity, all of Thales's businesses are expanding and recruiting. This momentum follows the hiring of over 30,000 new employees from 2022 to 2024, with 9,000 in the Defence sector, and more than 8,000 internal mobility moves between 2023 and 2024. For ten years, Thales has consistently hired at least 5,000 people each year.   In 2025, recruitment will occu...

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, h as intensified its efforts to eliminate counterfeit products from the market, safeguarding customers and the industry from substandard and potentially harmful fake bearings and components. In collaboration with local authorities, Schaeffler Brand Protection team also conducted some hundred legal activities including several successful raids in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata,resulting in the seizure of counterfeit products wrongly marked with the Schaeffler brands FAG, INA and LuK. Counterfeit products pose serious risks to operational safety, product performance, and customer trust. To combat this menace, Schaeffler has reinforced its vigilance and enforcement mechanisms, working closely with law enforcement agencies to track and dismantle unauthorized supply chains dealing in fake Schaeffler products. Mr. HarshaKadam, MD & CEO, Schaeffler India stated, “ At Schaeffler, quality and reliability are at the core of everything we ...

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd(GCPL), a leading player in emerging markets and the household insecticide (HI) category, continues to strengthen its leadership through groundbreaking innovations and category expansion.In early 2024, GCPL introduced India’s first and only government-approved mosquito repellent incense sticks, ‘Goodknight Agarbatti.’Building on this momentum, the company achieved another milestone in July 2024 with the development of 'Renofluthrin,' India’s first indigenously developed and patented molecule, delivering the most effective liquid vaporizer formulation for superior mosquito control and in just over a year, GCPL is set to launch another latest breakthrough under its pest control brand, Godrej HIT.   HIT caters to consumers seeking instant elimination of mosquitoes, particularly in scenarios where infestations run high. GCPL has re-engineered the popular Kala HIT mosquito spraywith Thunderbolt Technology — its fastest and most powerful formulation yet....

McDonald’s India (West and South) has launched its maiden restaurant in the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, Madurai. This new Experience of the Future (EOTF) store is strategically located at Sakthi Velammal Street, offering the residents of Madurai their first McDonald’s experience. With this restaurant, McDonald's India now has 38 restaurants in the state of Tamil Nadu. This significant milestone marks a key moment in the organization's expansion plans as part of its Vision 2027 strategy. The new multi-level Madurai restaurant is equipped with self-ordering kiosks (SOK), digital menu boards, table service, and various smart features that enhance customer experience. The restaurant offers a comprehensive menu featuring the McDonald’s classic burgers, an extensive Fried Chicken portfolio including the McSpicy Fried Chicken and McSpicy Chicken Wings, along with the McCafe range of beverages. Beyond these offerings, customers can enjoy classic favourites like Fries and Desserts...

Siemens Energy India Limited, the demerged Energy business of Siemens Limited, an energy technology leader, announced its Board of Directors as it embarks on its journey as an independent entity. Poised to be the most valued energy technology company, Siemens Energy India Limited is dedicated to supporting its customers in their journey to a more sustainable future.  The Board of Siemens Energy India Limited at its meeting held on March 25, 2025, appointed Mr. Sunil Mathur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Limited and Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company, as the Chairman of the newly constituted Board of Directors. Mr. Guilherme Mendonca, who was the Head of Siemens Limited’s Energy Business, takes over as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, while Mr. Harish Shekar, who was the Finance Head of Siemens Limited’s Energy Business, has been appointed as the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of the C...