Business

The event brought together prospective investors, customers and channel partners to explore Vista Corner, Vista Centre and SMARR City Centre 92, along with exclusive benefits.New Delhi [India], November 13: NCR-based real estate developer SMARR Realty concluded its three-day Property Fest 2026, drawing numerous visitors and generating encouraging interest in its commercial real estate portfolio. Held in New Gurugram, the fest brought together prospective investors, customers and channel partners to explore three developments: Vista Corner and Vista Centre in Sector 89, and SMARR City Centre 92 in Sector 92. The event offered visitors an opportunity to understand the projects, interact with the sales team and explore exclusive festival offers and booking benefits.Footfall across the...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 13: This festive season, chefprenuer and acclaimed millets innovator Shivani Sharma brings global culinary influences to Indian celebrations. Gourmestan’s grazing tables are pairing Indian-made artisanal cheese and indigenous millets with contemporary gourmet craft for a more mindful approach to entertaining.Chefprenuer and Millet Innovator Shivani Sharma, founder of Gourmestan, is bringing a fresh perspective to festive entertaining with grazing tables that combine Indian-made artisanal cheese, millet-based breads, savoury tarts and decadent desserts. Her spreads bring together distinctive ingredients and familiar favourites, offering hosts a versatile way to celebrate the season.At the heart of Gourmestan’s offering is a pairing of artisanal...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 13: SSBeauty, the premium beauty destination from Shoppers Stop, announces Showstoppers 2026, its biggest beauty sale of the year, live from November 11 to November 30, 2026, across SSBeauty stores, Shoppers Stop stores and shoppersstop.com. Bringing together over 200 premium beauty brands, the sale offers beauty enthusiasts an opportunity to discover their favourite brands, explore new launches and indulge in the world of beauty, with exciting offers and special brand-led benefits across categories.Now in its fifth year, Showstoppers returns bigger and better, bringing together an expansive portfolio of international and Indian beauty brands across fragrance, makeup, skincare and haircare. From iconic luxury fragrances and cult-favourite makeup t...

New Delhi [India], November 13: Apex Ecotech Limited (“Apex” or “the Company”), an engineering-driven EPC company specializing in turnkey water, wastewater and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions, today announced its un-audited financial results for the half-year ended 30 September 2026 (H1 FY27).H1 FY27 Key Financial HighlightsParticulars (In ₹ Crore)H1 FY27H1 FY26YoY ChangeRevenue From Operations94.2732.57+189%EBITDA5.253.00+75%PAT4.002.58+55%Performance & Margin MovementThe Company recorded a substantial increase in revenue as project execution scaled up during the period. Absolute EBITDA and PAT also increased year-on-year, although EBITDA margin moderated to 5.57% from 9.21% and PAT margin to 4.25% from 7.91%.Direct material costs represented 83.78% of reven...

Cochin Shipyard CMD Jose V. J. and NeST Group CMD Dr. N. Jehangir inaugurate India’s first indigenous Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) technology and R&D Centre at NeST Hi-Tech Park, Kochi.Kochi (Kerala) [India], November 12: In a significant boost to India’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, SFO Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the flagship company of NeST Group, and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have unveiled the country’s first indigenously designed and manufactured Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) technology.The announcement was made at the inauguration of the Advanced Laser Engineering Centre and Hybrid Laser Arc Welding R&D Facility at NeST Hitek Park, Kalamassery. The facility was inaugurated by Shri Jose V. J., Chairman and Managing Director, CSL, and Dr. N. Jehangir, Chair...

Sainath Surisetty and Siva Koteswararao Honoured with Excellence in After-Sales Service & Trust Award at Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 12: Sainath Surisetty and Siva Koteswararao of Sri Devi Electronics & Home Appliances, Guntur, were honoured with the Excellence in After-Sales Service & Trust Award at the Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026. The recognition highlights the importance of customer trust, reliable after-sales service and consistent customer support in the electronics and home-appliances retail industry.Electronics and home appliances have become an essential part of modern households, supporting everyday activities and improving convenience in daily life. From household electrical appliances to electronic equipment, customers dep...

Harish Naidu Honoured with Emerging Community Health & Lifestyle Innovator Award at Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 12: Harish Naidu, associated with Helevate Fit, has been honoured with the ‘Emerging Community Health & Lifestyle Innovator Award’ at the inaugural Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026 – Telugu Excellence Honours, recognising the organisation’s emerging presence in the health and lifestyle sector and its focus on community-oriented innovation.Helevate Fit operates in the health and lifestyle business category, a sector that has gained importance as individuals and communities increasingly focus on health, wellness and lifestyle improvement. The recognition highlights the importance of businesses that seek to address community needs thro...

Muguli Naveen Honoured with Iconic Sweet House of the Year Award at Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 12: Muguli Naveen of Mayura Sweets, based in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, was honoured with the Iconic Sweet House of the Year Award at the Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026. The recognition celebrates the business in the sweet-house category and highlights its presence in Kadapa’s food and retail business landscape.Mayura Sweets operates in the sweets business, a segment that holds a special place in Indian food culture. Sweets are closely associated with festivals, family celebrations, traditional occasions and important milestones. Sweet houses serve customers for a variety of occasions, making this business segment an important part of the local food and ret...