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Bata India crosses 700 franchise stores, strengthens reach across emerging markets

India, Mar 24: Bata, India’s most trusted footwear brand, has crossed the milestone of 700 franchise stores across the country, marking a significant step in its retail expansion journey and reinforcing the growing importance of the franchise-led model in taking the brand deeper into emerging India.  The milestone reflects Bata India’s continued focus on widening […]

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Samsung’s 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioners: Tailored for Changing Weather Conditions

Gurugram, Mar 24: Samsung’s 2026 lineup of 100% Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioners are designed to meet the evolving needs of Indian homes. With 23 models, including 4-star variants, the new Bespoke AI WindFree range focuses on intelligent cooling, energy efficiency, and premium design.  As Indian homes face rising temperatures and increasingly varied weather conditions,

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Middle East conflict to have limited near-term impact on Southeast Asia power markets, but raises long-term energy security risks

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, 24 March 2026 – Southeast Asia’s power markets are showing resilience to the ongoing Middle East conflict, but the crisis is reinforcing energy security as a central pillar of long-term power planning across the region. While regulated pricing and long-term LNG contracts are expected to shield most markets from severe near-term price shocks, the disruption is likely to accelerate

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India Restores Tax Relief for Exporters as West Asia Crisis Disrupts Trade Routes

Responding to growing disruptions in global trade, the Indian government has reinstated tax incentives for exporters to help them cope with the fallout of the ongoing tensions in West Asia. The crisis has begun to strain key shipping corridors, forcing rerouting of vessels, increasing transit time, and driving up freight and insurance costs. Exporters across

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India Accelerator Expands Across 20 plus Cities with 29 Centres; Commits USD 5M to Double Footprint

Mar 24:  India Accelerator (IA), the country’s leading seed-stage startup accelerator & co-working space provider, has announced a major expansion of its coworking and community footprint across India. Strengthening its position as a full-stack ecosystem enabler, IA now has a presence across 20+ cities, with 29 centres currently operational, supporting a thriving community of over 10,000

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Gully Labs Unveils BAAZ ‘Nazariya’ with Enhanced Comfort and Refined Design

Mar 24: Gully Labs, a leading storytelling-driven sneaker design label, proudly presents BAAZ ‘Nazariya’, a sophisticated evolution of its most celebrated silhouette. Inspired by a community of over 15,000 loyal wearers, the new collection embraces subtle yet meaningful enhancements, uniting comfort, structural integrity, and an elevated design language for daily life.  At the heart of

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LetzRyd Raises USD 4 Million to Build Future-Ready Urban Mobility Infrastructure and Strengthen Driver-First Fleet Ecosystem

New Delhi, Mar 24: LetzRyd, a mobility fleet platform focused on enabling scalable and inclusive urban transport infrastructure, has raised USD 4 million in a new funding round. The round is led by JIF Capital  Ltd., with participation from Japan-based venture capital firm 15th Rock, marking its first investment in India and existing investor UNLEASH

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Nawgati Launches Aaveg Pro at Petrol Dealers Association Pune AGM 2026

Pune, Mar 24: Nawgati, India’s leading fuel-tech startup, announced the launch of Aaveg Pro, its all-in-one fuel retail operations platform for petroleum dealers, at the Petrol Dealers Association Pune (PDAP) Annual General Meeting 2026 held in Pune. The launch marks a significant step in Nawgati’s efforts to digitise and modernise fuel station operations through a platform purpose-built for the Indian fuel retail ecosystem. Aaveg Pro has been designed to address

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AEM and ASE Enter Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI and HPC Test Innovation

ASE subsidiary to subscribe for S$12 million of new AEM shares  Singapore and Taipei, Mar 24  - AEM Holdings Ltd. (“AEM” or “the Group”), a global leader in test innovation, announced a strategic partnership with ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3711, NYSE: ASX) (“ASE”), the leading provider of semiconductor assembly, testing and materials (“ATM”) services

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Global survey reveals clean restrooms are now essential to winning repeat customers

MetrixLab research shows 100% agree dirty restrooms reflect poorly on the establishment, with the #1 contributing factor to dirty restrooms being paper towel mess.  EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. –In the post-pandemic world, restroom cleanliness has become a critical part of the customer experience, especially in restaurants and other high-traffic facilities. A clean restroom reinforces confidence in an

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