India Apr 21: On National Innovation Day, Nat Habit, one of India’s fastest-growing Ayurvedic personal care brands with over 45 lakh consumers and a presence across 10,000+ retail touchpoints, reflects on the innovation engine that drives its rapid growth, bringing together in-house R&D, manufacturing, and real-time consumer feedback to build performance-led…
Continue ReadingApple Names John Ternus CEO in 2026; Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman
Apr 21 (BNP): Apple has announced that Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will become CEO effective September 1, 2026, succeeding Tim Cook. Cook, who has led the company since 2011, will take on the role of Executive Chairman. The board unanimously approved the planned transition as part…
Continue ReadingPrivate markets ‘retailisation’ to drive semi-liquid fund assets past $3 trillion by 2030, Carne Group study reveals
Apr 21: New research* from Carne Group (Carne), Europe’s largest third-party management company (ManCo), reveals that both wealth managers and private markets fund managers expect assets under management (AUM) held in semi-liquid vehicles to exceed $3 trillion by 2030. The semi-liquid market has already demonstrated explosive momentum, with AUM nearly…
Continue ReadingCJI Surya Kant Pushes for Real-Time Cybercrime Response System, Launches AI Tool ‘ABHAY’
New Delhi, Apr 21 (BNP): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has called for a major shift in India’s approach to cybercrime, urging the adoption of real-time enforcement systems to keep pace with increasingly fast, anonymous, and cross-border digital offences. Speaking at the 22nd D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture organised by…
Continue ReadingForeign Investment May Strengthen Credit Profiles of Indian Financial Firms: Fitch Ratings
New Delhi, Apr 21 (BNP): Fitch Ratings has said that higher foreign ownership in Indian financial institutions can be credit-positive, as it may bring long-term capital support and help improve governance standards in certain cases. However, the global rating agency cautioned that foreign investment alone is not a reliable indicator…
Continue ReadingRAKEZ spotlights practical pathways to building scalable businesses through structured operations
Entrepreneurs and industry experts during the RAKEZ community event at Compass Coworking Centre. Ras Al Khaimah, Apr 21: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently hosted a focused session to explore one of the most common challenges faced by growing businesses, the over-reliance on founders and the need for…
Continue ReadingOdisha’s Bhavesh Patra Secures AIR 13 in JEE Main 2026 Session 2
Bhubaneswar, Apr 21 (BNP): Bhavesh Patra has emerged as the top performer from Odisha in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination, securing an outstanding All India Rank (AIR) 13, as per results announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday. The examination witnessed strong competition nationwide, with over 11…
Continue ReadingASICS Elevates Retail Experience at Linking Road Store in Mumbai
Mumbai, Apr 21: ASICS, the global Japanese sportswear brand, elevates its retail presence in Mumbai with the launch of its revamped Linking Road store. Located in one of Mumbai’s most prominent high-street retail destinations, the space brings a more refined and contemporary design language aligned with ASICS’ global standards…
Continue ReadingOptimum Nutrition strengthens RCB partnership with Optimum Advantage of Champions campaign
Apr 21: Optimum Nutrition, the world’s #1 sports nutrition brand, today announced the launch of its latest campaign, ‘Optimum Advantage of Champions’, in partnership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), marking the second consecutive year of their collaboration. For over 35 years, Optimum Nutrition has been a trusted partner in the journey of elite athletes worldwide, supporting performance, recovery, and consistency at the highest…
Continue ReadingIndian Railways Expands Accessibility Measures for Persons with Disabilities, Reaffirms Travel Provisions
New Delhi, Apr 21 (BNP): Indian Railways has reaffirmed key travel provisions for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), allowing them to travel in unreserved Divyangjan coaches in Mail and Express trains, provided they carry valid identification such as the Unique Disability ID (UDID) card. The clarification is part of the national…
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