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Applause Entertainment, the content and IP creation arm of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced an exclusive partnership with Story TV, one of India’s fastest-growing microdrama platforms, to develop a slate of premium short-form content for mobile-first audiences. As part of the collaboration, Applause Entertainment—known for titles such as Scam 1992, Criminal Justice, and The Hunt—will co-produce and distribute a diverse range of microdramas across genres. Story TV will also acquire and adapt the romantic-thriller Hello Mini into a vertical microdrama format, aligning with evolving viewing habits. Launched in July 2025, Story TV has quickly established itself in the microdrama…

Bengaluru has emerged as the frontrunner in India’s growing demand for home interior services, according to the latest data released by Justdial Limited. An analysis comparing search trends from March 2025–February 2026 with the same period in the previous year indicates a sharp rise in consumer interest, driven by evolving lifestyle preferences and a stronger focus on home aesthetics and functionality. Searches for interior designers across India witnessed a 21% year-on-year increase, reflecting a growing inclination towards professional design expertise and customized home solutions. Among major cities, Bengaluru recorded the highest surge at 67%, significantly outpacing other metros. Delhi followed…

Pearson India and Infinity Learn have partnered to launch an AI-powered Competitive Exam Test Series aimed at helping students prepare more effectively for India’s highly competitive engineering and medical entrance examinations, including JEE and NEET. The initiative introduces JEE Main.AI 2026, a comprehensive preparation programme designed for students aspiring to secure admission into premier engineering institutes such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs. The programme combines Pearson India’s academic content expertise with Infinity Learn’s AI-enabled digital learning tools to deliver a structured and personalised exam preparation experience. At the centre of the platform is AINA, a voice-first AI mentor available…

DP World reported record financial results for 2025, with revenue rising 22% year-on-year to $24.4 billion and adjusted EBITDA increasing 18% to $6.4 billion, reflecting strong performance across its Ports & Terminals and Logistics businesses. The company’s EBITDA margin stood at 26.3%. Total group throughput increased 5.8% to 93.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), while profit for the year rose 32.2% to $1.96 billion. Operating cash flow also grew by 14% to $6.3 billion, supported by improved operational efficiency and disciplined cost management. Commenting on the results, H.E. Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World, said the company’s diversified business model…

Lemonn, the stock broking and investment platform, today announced the launch of SmartInvest, algorithmic investment strategy designed to make algo trading accessible to retail investors and traders. Algorithmic trading has traditionally remained a complex and niche product, largely limited to sophisticated traders who have the technical expertise to design, test, and deploy their own strategies. Retail investors and traders, despite growing interest, have had limited access to simplified, compliant, and ready-to-use algo solutions. This challenge exists even as India’s algorithmic trading market continues to expand rapidly. SmartInvest aims to bridge this gap. “While interest in equity investing has grown significantly, execution…

Aster DM Healthcare has received overwhelming support from shareholders and creditors for its proposed merger with Quality Care India Limited (QCIL), marking a key step toward creating one of India’s largest hospital networks. The company announced that 96.68% of shareholders voted in favour of the Scheme of Amalgamation, along with strong support from minority shareholders and creditors. The transaction had earlier secured approvals from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and stock exchanges. The merger is expected to be completed in the next quarter, subject to remaining statutory and regulatory approvals, including clearance from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).…

Bengaluru: Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has expanded its presence in Bengaluru with the inauguration of a new tech-enabled PW Vidyapeeth centre in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. PW Vidyapeeth offers tech-enabled offline centres where students attend in-person classes led by experienced teachers. The new PW Vidyapeeth centre is located at 2nd floor, No. 466/A, Ideal Homes Township, 80 Feet Road, Kenchenhalli, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560098.PW’s other existing Vidyapeeth centres in the city are situated in JP Nagar, Whitefield, Banaswadi, Yelahanka, Rajajinagar and HSR Layout – Harlur Road. Ankit Gupta, CEO of Vidyapeeth-Offline, PhysicsWallah (PW) said, “At PW, we always try to find avenues of making…

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has announced a strategic collaboration with Flipkart to introduce its 2026 smartphone line-up in India. As part of the partnership, HMD’s first smartphone launch of the year will take place on Flipkart, which will serve as a key e-commerce partner alongside other online and offline retail channels. The collaboration aims to expand HMD’s reach in India by leveraging Flipkart’s extensive consumer base, strong logistics network and deep understanding of the Indian smartphone market. Through this partnership, HMD plans to make its upcoming devices more accessible across metro cities as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3…

Fortune Primero has recorded strong early demand for its residential project ‘Seven Sarjapur’, achieving ₹215 crore in pre-launch sales with 172 homes booked within 48 hours. The development, located in Bengaluru’s eastern corridor, recently received RERA approval and witnessed significant buyer interest during its initial access phase. The project generated more than 400 enquiries and over 300 walk-ins, highlighting the continued strength of Bengaluru’s residential real estate market. Demand remains particularly strong in emerging micro-markets such as Sarjapur, which benefit from proximity to major IT hubs, growing social infrastructure and improving connectivity. Bengaluru continues to rank among India’s most resilient…

Trontek has announced plans to create more than 500 new jobs by FY27 as demand for lithium-ion batteries accelerates across India’s electric mobility and energy storage sectors. The hiring initiative will expand the company’s workforce from 967 to nearly 1,400 employees, marking one of the largest recruitment phases in the company’s two-decade journey. The new roles will be primarily focused on manufacturing, battery engineering, research and development, quality systems, logistics and service operations. The expansion comes as lithium-ion adoption gains momentum across electric two- and three-wheelers, rooftop solar installations and distributed energy storage solutions—segments that are increasingly shaping India’s clean…