Business

New Delhi [India], July 10:  As competition for consumer attention intensifies across the subcontinent, one advertising agency in New Delhi is quietly rewriting the rules of engagement. Uni Square Concepts, founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Uday Sonthalia, has built a reputation for collapsing the traditional silos between strategy, creative and performance to deliver end-to-end campaigns that look as good on the balance sheet as they do on the billboard. From its headquarters in the capital, the firm now serves clients on multiple continents and is positioning itself as the go-to partner for brands that demand both inspired storytelling and hard-nosed return on investment. Sonthalia established the agency on a simple premise: every discipline a modern brand needs—logo design, advertising st...

Mumbai, July 10, 2025: Strategic Growth Advisors (SGA) the integrated communications consultancy firm, has forayed into mainboard IPO communication with the successful completion of its first IPO mandate for Globe Civil Projects Limited, a civil and infrastructure development company. Globe Civil Projects had a stellar debut on the BSE and NSE, with the IPO witnessing overwhelming investor interest. The issue attracted strong participation across investor categories. We thank JayBeS Communication for this opportunity. This milestone marks a significant step for SGA, a 15-year-old communications consultancy with established practices in Investor Relations, Public Relations, Brand & Design, and Corporate Reporting. SGA PR has now entered the IPO communication space as a strategic partner...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10: In a world where the pace of change is relentless and the demands of the global economy are constantly evolving, the need for a skilled, adaptable, and empowered workforce has never been more urgent. At the heart of this transformation stands Dr. Samrat Ray, a visionary leader and advocate for skill development as a catalyst for inclusive growth. Dr. Samrat Ray is the Director of Academic Skill Development based out of Mumbai, working for a leading Skill Development Project in Maharashtra. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Russian Federation, and brings a global perspective to local challenges. With a deep commitment to social impact and economic empowerment, Dr. Ray is redefining how education and training can uplift individuals, communities, and ...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 10:  India’s communications industry welcomed a fresh force today with the launch of StoryNest Communications, a full-service communications and brand storytelling agency headquartered in Kolkata. Founded by renowned PR & Communication Professional Swati Chakrabarty, the agency is poised to help brands craft authentic, impactful narratives that inspire action and foster trust. Positioned as a 360° communications partner, StoryNest aims to empower purpose-led brands across India with services spanning strategic PR, media relations, digital storytelling, influencer engagement, and crisis communication. Built on the principles of creativity, authenticity, and social impact, the agency seeks to reimagine how brands communicate in an increasingly consciou...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 10: Deccan Grainz India, which exports rice under the popular Deccan brand, has recently entered the Chinese market. The company has already been exporting 30 varieties of Indian rice to Sweden, UK, Germany, Ireland, London, US, Canada, Australia, EU and Turkey, and China is the new addition to its global footprint. “We are the only rice brand from South India to achieve such a global footprint in rice exports,” said Kiran Kumar Pola, Director, Deccan Grainz India. He described the company’s entry into China, which ranks second in the world after India in rice production, as a milestone. He said that Deccan Foods is the market leader in the non-basmati rice category in the US market. “We purchase quality rice from thousands of farmers in various states i...

New Delhi [India], July 10: Entrepreneur Business Times (EBT) — already recognized as India’s premier online business news portal — today unveiled the first issue of its flagship digital business magazine, a visually rich, publication created to arm founders, SME owners, investors, and C suite leaders with deep strategic insight, exclusive interviews, and data-driven market intelligence. “Our portal delivers speed; the magazine delivers depth,” said Editor-in-chief of EBT Entrepreneur Business Times. “This monthly edition packages hard won lessons, leadership frameworks, and sector forecasts into one digestible, mobile ready playbook.” What Sets the Magazine Apart Magazine Feature / Reader Benefit-Cover Leader / Inside the Boardroom: A long-form narrative revealing how top CEOs make high...

New Delhi [India], July 9: Today’s homes are increasingly looking for kitchen appliances that deliver not just performance, but also sophistication and safety. In response to these evolving preferences, gas hobs have transformed from basic cooking setups to advanced systems that combine functionality with aesthetics. Features like precise temperature control, enhanced safety measures, energy efficiency, and versatile burner configurations have become essential. Hafele’s Cronus Digi-Step Hobs are designed to meet and exceed these expectations. Representing the next generation in gas hob innovation, these hobs bring smart functionality into the kitchen. A standout feature is the integrated Graduated Flame Technology (G.F.T.) allows precise control of the flame at multiple levels, bringing fi...

Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 9: KLM Axiva Finvest Ltd has announced its Twelfth public issue of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a face value of ₹1,000 each. The base issue size is ₹7,500 lakhs, with an option to retain oversubscription up to ₹7,500 lakhs, aggregating up to ₹15,000 lakhs. The public issue opened on July 9, 2025, and will close on July 22, 2025, with an option for early closure or extension, subject to necessary approvals. This issue offers ten different investment options with tenures ranging from 400 days to 79 months. The effective annual yield for investors ranges from 9.92% to 11.30%, depending on the chosen option. The minimum application size is ₹5,000 (i.e., 5 NCDs), and in multiples of ₹1,000 thereafter. Applications can be submitted thro...

New Delhi [India], July 9:  In an era where technology companies rise and fall at breakneck speed, Zocket has quietly built something remarkable since its inception in 2021: a culture that powers not just its business success but also its people. As Zocket transitions from an SMB-focused mobile app to an AI-first, agentic-led platform, the startup’s internal culture has evolved just as rapidly — becoming the glue that binds its fast-moving, high-functioning teams together. “We want to be a fully AI-driven company and automate every manual task so that we work 10X and grow 100X,” says Nandha, COO of Zocket. Founded on principles of agility, initiative, and learning, Zocket’s work environment has helped its people grow beyond the roles they were hired for. Today, designers are driving AI inn...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 9: Gujarat-based H&H Aluminium Pvt Ltd has launched India’s largest and most advanced aluminium solar frame manufacturing plant at Rajkot, Gujarat (India). The 24,000 metric tons (MT) per annum capacity at village Chibhda in Rajkot can power and support up to 6 Gigawatt (GW) solar installation in India. The plant was inaugurated by Shri C. R. Patil, Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India, on July 4, 2025, in the presence of senior Government officials, the leadership team of H&H Aluminium and all invited dignitaries. The company has invested around Rs. 150 crore in a 28,000 sq. meter state-of-the-art plant, one of the most advanced plants for the solar panel aluminium frames. Trial production at the plant commenced in June 2025, ...