Whisky will be a key growth driver for us: Bacardi India’s Vinay Golikeri

Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, is betting big on India as a key growth market. Known globally as a rum powerhouse, the Bermuda-headquartered giant boasts a diverse portfolio of prestige brands, including Grey Goose vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, Patron tequila, and whiskies like Aberfeldy, Aultmore, and Dewar’s. Bacardi entered India with its […]

Southeast Asia’s E-Commerce to Reach New Heights, Driven by Digital Payments and Cross-Border Commerce Growth

Singapore:   The latest InfoBrief by market intelligence firm IDC, commissioned by global payments platform 2C2P and Antom, revealed Southeast Asia’s (SEA’s) ecommerce market is projected to reach US$325 billion by 2028, fuelled by the rapid adoption of digital payments and regional interoperability, unlocking more opportunities in cross-border commerce for businesses. […]

Peripharies emerge Hyderabad’s real estate hot spot growth hubs: Colliers

Hyderabad’s real estate growth is rapidly expanding beyond its core hubs, with peripheral areas emerging as the city’s new growth frontiers, according to a report by real estate services company Colliers. In its report ‘Hyderabad: Emerging Real Estate Growth Hotspots’, Colliers said the growth is largely driven by the upcoming Metro Phase II extension, proposed […]

Canela Media Selects Brightcove to Power Streaming Service and Foster Growth of Multicultural Audiences

Boston, United States:   Brightcove, the world’s most trusted intelligent video engagement company, announced today that Canela Media, a leading technology and innovation-driven multicultural media company, is expanding its partnership with Brightcove to power its streaming service. Through Brightcove’s Emmy Award-winning video technology, Canela Media will fuel growth by enhancing its […]

Economy

India’s Venture Capital Landscape Rebounds in 2024, Tech-First Sectors Lead Growth: Bain Report

India’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem saw a strong recovery in 2024, with total funding rebounding to $13.7 billion—1.4 times the investment levels of $ 9.6 billion recorded in 2023, according to Bain & Company’s Venture Capital Report 2025. The report, created in collaboration with IVCA, highlights a resurgence in investor confidence, supported by strong domestic fundamentals, […]

Economy

ICRA: Commercial Vehicle Industry Set for ₹58-60 Mn Capex growth in FY26

The Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry is set to witness a significant increase in capital expenditure (capex) and investments, estimated at ₹5800-6000 crore for FY2025 and FY2026, compared to ₹34 billion in FY2024, according to rating agency ICRA. These investments will primarily focus on product development, alternative powertrains, technology upgrades, and maintenance-related initiatives. A key […]

Economy

Tractor industry maintains growth momentum in February despite a sequential dip

In February, the tractor industry maintained its year-on-year growth momentum in domestic sales for the third consecutive month, despite a slight dip on a sequential basis. Meanwhile, exports continued their upward trend, registering both year-on-year and month-on-month growth. Top tractor-maker Mahindra & Mahindra’s domestic sales in February 2025 stood at 58,797 units, marking a significant […]

Economy

Rail PSUs eye parallel growth track

The central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) tied to Indian Railways, many of which are now Navratna companies, are looking for alternative revenue streams beyond railway projects. They are exploring opportunities in road and infra development, overseas construction projects, and consultancy projects for other government departments. In fact, even for railway projects, many CPSEs now find […]

Brookfield Properties Celebrates Women’s Voices as a Key Driver of Workplace and Business Growth

Workplaces thrive when diverse voices shape their culture, drive innovation, and fuel success. Recognizing the invaluable contributions of women, Brookfield Properties marked International Women’s Day with #ShotAtBrookfieldProperties—a campaign by the women, for the women, to the women.   Brookfield Properties Celebrates Women’s Voices as a […]

Economy

India’s industrial production growth likely at 3.7% in January: Union Bank of India

India’s industrial production, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), is likely to surge to 3.7 per cent year-on-year in January 2025, up from 3.2 per cent in December 2024, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report attributed this improvement to an overall rise in industrial activity. However, the report […]