Category: business

SINGAPORE, May 05 –  Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd (“PIAS”) today announced that its management has completed the acquisition of PIAS from Singapore Life Limited (“Singlife”), through the purchase of all its shares in Professional Advisory Holdings Limited (“PAH”), PIAS’s holding company.  The change in ownership, approved by the…

Mumbai, May 05: In a real estate market where project delays have become almost institutionalised –  with ANAROCK data indicating that over 40% of under-construction housing inventory in MMR has faced timeline overruns – Ashar Group has done something rare: it has delivered early. Twice. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region-based developer has…

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s net direct tax collections recorded steady growth in the financial year 2025–26, rising 5.12% year-on-year to ₹23,40,406 crore, according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Gross direct tax collections for the fiscal stood at ₹28,11,936 crore, marking a 4.03%…

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India has announced a significant price reduction of up to ₹75 lakh on its flagship Range Rover SV models, ahead of the expected benefits from the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The company said the revised pricing applies to its completely built…

Sudha Reddy honors South Indian heritage at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Manish Malhotra Kalamkari ‘Tree of Life’ couture—crafted over 3,459 hours by 90 artisans. New York, May 05: At the 2026 Met Gala, billionaire philanthropist and style icon Sudha Reddy returned to the red carpet with a look…

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India has emerged as the most resilient large emerging market economy since 2020, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals and substantial foreign exchange reserves, according to Moody’s Ratings. In its latest report on emerging markets, Moody’s noted that India’s sizeable forex reserves have helped curb currency volatility…

Hyderabad, May 05: Popeyes®, the iconic Louisiana-born fried chicken brand, has launched its first television campaign in South India, featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna as the brand ambassador for India. The campaign is built around a simple idea – replacing boring fried chicken choices with bold flavour experiences inspired by Popeyes®’ Louisiana Cajun heritage. Anchored by the message, ‘Boring Hatao. Bold Ko Laao.’, the campaign encourages consumers to choose bold flavours of Popeyes® Fried Chicken that truly stands out.…

Mumbai, May 05: Tramontina, a global leader in Houseware, completes 115 successful years of designing and manufacturing innovative cookware, kitchen tools and home essentials that have found a place in kitchens across the world. Founded in Brazil in 1911, the brand has grown on a simple belief: cookware should combine…

Bhubaneswar / Gujarat, May 5 (BNP): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has commenced a three-day official visit to Gujarat, covering four major cities from May 5 to May 7, as part of efforts to enhance industrial cooperation and attract new investments to the state. The visit is aimed at…

May 5 (BNP): India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption declined sharply by 16% in April, as supply disruptions linked to escalating tensions in West Asia affected availability across both domestic and commercial segments. According to official data, the fall in consumption reflects the impact of constrained supplies in global energy…