Archives September 2025

Noida, 9th September 2025 : Vasundhra Raj, India’s heritage fine jewellery brand celebrated for its contemporary design and timeless craftsmanship, has launched its second flagship store at Central 50, Noida.

The store was inaugurated by Aditya Agarwal, owner of the mall.

The new store marks an important milestone for the brand after the success of its Delhi, Noida and Jaipur stores. Designed as an immersive jewellery destination, the space reflects Vasundhra Raj’s modern yet rooted design philosophy, with interiors that echo sophistication and collections that blend artistry with innovation.

Adding to the buzz around the opening, the store recently welcomed actor Divya Khossla, who visited while in Noida for her upcoming movie promotions Ek Chatur Naar. Known for her timeless style and elegance, Divya explored the brand’s latest collections, embodying the very spirit of modern luxury that Vasundhra Raj stands for.

Speaking on the launch, Vasundhra Raj, Founder & Creative Director, shares, “Opening our second flagship at Central 50, Noida is a proud moment for us. This city is vibrant, dynamic and deeply attuned to contemporary style and we’re excited to create a space where clients can connect with our jewellery in an intimate, experiential way.”

With this launch, Vasundhra Raj Luxury continues to strengthen its footprint in India’s luxury retail landscape, bringing modern heirlooms to a new generation of jewellery lovers.

Jalandhar,9th September 2025 – GANT, the globally admired premium fashion and lifestyle brand, has announced the opening of its latest store in Model Town, Jalandhar. Spread across the Ground and 1st Floor, the store marks a significant step in GANT’s expansion in North India, bringing its iconic blend of American sportswear heritage and European sophistication to Punjab’s style-conscious shoppers.

The new store offers a curated menswear collection, featuring crisp shirts, effortless knitwear, elevated outerwear, and accessories—each piece showcasing GANT’s signature craftsmanship and timeless appeal. Designed with a clean architectural layout and premium finishes, the store reflects GANT’s global retail identity while providing a warm, inviting shopping environment.

Commenting on the launch, Apoorv Sen, COO of Iconic Fashion Group, said:“Jalandhar is a city that celebrates tradition while embracing a modern lifestyle. With this launch, we aim to strengthen GANT’s presence in Punjab and offer customers a truly international fashion experience that combines sophistication with comfort.”

Beyond fashion, the store emphasizes personalized service, with in-house stylists available to help shoppers discover versatile looks tailored to their preferences.

Prasann Shrivastava appointed as Group Chief Marketing & Digital Officer (CMDO) of ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group

Mumbai, September 09, 2025 – Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group has appointed Prasann Shrivastava as Group Chief Marketing & Digital Officer (CMDO). His appointment underscores ASK’s continued commitment to enhancing its brand presence and client engagement across its various businesses and consumer segments.

With over two decades of rich experience in marketing, communications, and leadership roles at leading financial institutions, Prasann has successfully built brand value through integrated brand strategies that encompass digital transformation, client engagement, and reputation management. His expertise will be instrumental in reinforcing ASK’s brand positioning and amplifying its differentiated capabilities in the evolving wealth and asset management landscape.

Sunil Rohokale, Co-founder, CEO & MD, ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, said, “We are delighted to welcome Prasann back to the ASK family. His proven track record as a marketing leader and deep understanding of the financial services ecosystem will be vital in our growth journey. We look forward to his leadership in reinforcing ASK’s client-first philosophy and building a brand that resonates with our global stakeholders.”

Prasann Shrivastava, Group Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, added, “It is a privilege to return to ASK at such an exciting stage of its growth journey. I look forward to driving impactful brand initiatives that showcase ASK’s differentiated capabilities, strengthen client relationships, and support the Group’s ambitious expansion plans. By leveraging data, creativity and technology for a customer-centric approach, thereby creating an unparalleled customer experience”

Prasann is a seasoned marketing leader who began his career in advertising before moving into client-side marketing, where he has held several leadership roles across leading financial services firms. With a proven track record of developing high-impact marketing and communication strategies, he has consistently driven brand growth and engagement throughout his career.

The appointment underlines ASK’s long-term commitment to building a future-ready, client-centric brand that delivers excellence across its investment asset and wealth management businesses.

MUMBAI, India, 9 September 2025 – OutSpark, the AI-powered career growth platform, today announced it has crossed a major milestone of 200,000 paid users just months after its launch. This rapid adoption has cemented its position as India’s fastest-growing career-tech solution, fueled by a 4x revenue increase over the last seven months and an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of INR 30 Crore as of July 2025.

In today’s competitive job market, professionals face significant challenges, including navigating AI-driven hiring systems, building a strong digital presence, and standing out to recruiters. OutSpark addresses this by providing a unified career operating system and an end-to-end ecosystem that equips job seekers with AI-powered tools previously available only to corporations.

The platform has already achieved significant traction, reviewing over two million resumes and LinkedIn profiles with AI-driven feedback. Its unique offerings, such as a first-of-its-kind pack of ten hyper-personalized resumes tailored to specific job descriptions and instant LinkedIn makeovers with studio-grade AI headshots, are empowering professionals to overcome hiring barriers.

“Hiring is evolving faster than ever with AI. But while companies have powerful tools, job seekers have been left behind,” said Kumar Apoorv, Founder and CEO of OutSpark. “OutSpark bridges that gap—giving every professional, from mid-career to senior levels, the same advantage that recruiters enjoy. We are not just building tools; we are creating a market-ready talent pipeline.”

Key Milestones and Platform Highlights:

● Rapid Commercial Growth: Achieved a ₹30 Crore ARR, with 4x revenue growth in seven months. Notably, 50% of revenue comes from existing users purchasing higher-value services.

● Massive User Impact: Generated over 300,000 resumes and delivered more than 20,000 LinkedIn profile makeovers.

● Engagement Automation: The proprietary AI-powered LinkedIn Co-Pilot boosts user visibility by suggesting daily high-impact posts, comments, and networking actions, turning passive profiles into opportunity magnets.

● Recruiter Ecosystem: Provides recruiters access to a talent pool of over one million active and 30 million passive job seekers, searchable through a proprietary AI talent intelligence layer that ensures candidate profiles are always current and relevant.

Future Outlook

Building on its domestic success, OutSpark is preparing for strategic expansion into the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The company’s roadmap includes launching a hyper-personalized job alert system, a job search co-pilot to automate applications, and forging partnerships with global recruitment platforms. This vision aims to build the largest AI-first talent database of high-intent professionals and create a truly seamless global career ecosystem.

New Delhi, September 9, 2025: Following 20 days of high-octane esports action, the league stages of the OnePlus Android Battlegrounds Mobile India Challenger Series (BGCS) 2025 and the OnePlus Android Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) 2025 have officially concluded. The results now set the stage for the highly anticipated Playoffs on September 9, where India’s rising esports stars will take on established pros for a coveted spot in the Semi-Finals and ultimately the Grand Finals of India’s most-watched esports event.

In the final week of BGCS 2025, where 16 teams battled for glory, Nebula Esports, qualifiers from the OnePlus Campus Dominate initiative, topped the table with 222 points. They were followed by Sinewy Esports in second with 213 points, Team Versatile in third with 201 points, and Team H4K in fourth with 163 points. All four teams have secured qualification for the BGMS 2025 Playoffs. As the official amateur feeder league into BGMS, BGCS has not only spotlighted emerging talent but also provided a competitive pathway into India’s premier esports stage.

“With the introduction of BGCS this year, our aim was to create a structured pathway for emerging gamers to transition into the professional BGMI esports ecosystem. It is particularly encouraging to see that the winning team qualified through the nationwide collegiate qualifiers by OnePlus, and it has been inspiring to witness all participating teams showcase their skills and earn their opportunity to compete at the next level. This is precisely the kind of platform NODWIN Gaming, together with our partners set out to create, to identify and nurture the next generation of esports talent,” said Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming.

Meanwhile, in BGMS 2025, 24 of the nation’s top BGMI teams competed in 56 matches each. At the end of an intense league stage, Team Revenant XSpark finished on top with 557 points, closely followed by Team SouL with 551 points. Gods Reign claimed third place with 533 points, while NoNx Esports secured fourth with 529 points. These top four teams have earned direct qualification to the BGMS Grand Finals, scheduled from September 12 to 14.

The road to the finals continues as the bottom 12 teams from the BGMS League Stage advance to the Playoffs, where they will be joined by the top four BGCS squads. The top eight teams from the Playoffs will then move into the BGMS Semi-Finals from September 10 to 11, competing alongside the 5th to 12th placed teams from the BGMS League Stage. From there, the top 12 semi-finalists will join the four directly qualified teams in the BGMS Grand Finals, where 16 teams will battle it out for the crown and a major share of the INR 1.5 crore prize pool.

Season 4 of BGMS continues to be supported by OnePlus as the Title Sponsor and Official Smartphone Partner, with Android returning as Co-Title Sponsor and TVS Motor Company entering its third consecutive year. The tournament also sees the presence of Red Bull in its second year, along with the debut of Duolingo English Test as Official Learning Partner, Swiggy as Official Food Delivery Partner, and Bisleri as Official Hydration Partner.

The BGMS Season 4 Playoffs will be broadcast live on Star Sports Khel and on JioHotstar from September 9 to 11, airing during prime-time from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, making it the only esports tournament in India with national television presence.

9th September 2025, Milan, IT – For too long, our identities have been clipped and tamed by soulless systems and brittle binaries. As a harbinger self-expression, Ray-Ban has been redefining style outside the limits since 1937, finding deep resonance with those who long to break free from conventions that feel rigid or performative.

 On September 4th, Ray-Ban elaborated on its iconoclastic approach with the launch of a new campaign and animation, Ray-Ban.EXE, that blends the visual language of Korean webtoons with dystopian storytelling to call viewers to their own creative awakening.

Unveiled at the brand’s first-ever pop-up in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, Korea – a symbolic choice – the premiere brought together cultural trailblazers at the heart of a creative scene that is increasingly shaping global youth identity. The initiative marks more than just a creative milestone: it reflects Ray-Ban’s ambition to reposition itself as a brand in sync with Korea’s next generation – and, through their cultural influence, with Gen Z audiences worldwide.

Through its arresting graphic style, the film paints a picture of an austere future where the world is controlled by humanoid machines, programmed to eliminate any trace of individuality, memory or self-expression. The protagonist, EV11, is a robot tasked with destroying non-conforming objects; until one day, when he discovers a black briefcase containing a pair of Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses. When he slides on the shades, something awakens inside of him. A memory, a spart of identity stirs within. Suddenly marked as deviant, EV11 escapes and re-emerges in the real world as a human named Kim. He finds himself in a facility filled with others still trapped in the simulation. Greeted by a group of likeminded rebels, they hand Kim another pair of glasses, this time to pass forward. He places the glasses on a sleeping girl, kickstarting the cycle of awakening again.
Far more than a mere accessory, Ray-Ban cements its status as a catalyst for identity and self-actualization – a tool to bring about the true connection we crave.

 Hyderabad, 9th September, 2025: Krishival Foods Limited has welcomed the reduction in the GST rate for nuts, dried fruits and ice cream as confirmed at the 56th GST Council meeting. The GST on products such as Brazil nuts, almonds, pistachios, and other dried fruits has been reduced from 12% to 5%, and on ice cream has been reduced from 18% to 5% effective September 22, 2025.

Commenting on the development, Sujit Bangar, Chairman, Krishival Foods, said, “The GST rate reduction is a transformative step for the packaged food sector. At Krishival Foods, we see this as a catalyst to accelerate category growth and strengthen India’s position as a fast-emerging market for premium nuts, dried fruits, and ice creams. We are committed to harnessing this momentum by expanding availability, innovating with new offerings, and ensuring that more consumers across India can access world-class products at affordable prices.”

 With upcoming festive season, this policy change move is expected to drive a stronger consumption across categories, particularly in packaged foods, making high-quality nuts, dried fruits, and ice cream more accessible to a wider segment of consumers.

Mumbai, Sep 9 2025: Huella, one of India’s fastest-growing independent adtech companies, today announced the appointment of Prabhvir Sahmey as Strategic Advisor.
An industry veteran of 25 years with deep expertise across digital, media, and adtech, Prabhvir has been instrumental in shaping the evolution of India’s advertising ecosystem. Prabhvir’s last assignment was as Senior Director, Ad Sales, with Samsung Ads.

Prabhvir’s appointment comes at a defining moment for Huella, as the company sharpens its narrative, strengthens its product portfolio, and prepares for its next phase of growth. He will be based out of Delhi/NCR.

Announcing the appointment, Prrincey Roy, Co-Founder & CEO, Huella, said: “Huella has always been about building something larger than a company; it’s about creating an ecosystem where creativity, technology, and credibility meet. Bringing Prabhvir on board is a deliberate step to ensure we have the right guidance to scale this vision. His experience will bring immense value not just to our external presence in the market, but also internally as we evolve our structure, ambition, and discipline. We’re excited to have him with us on this journey.”

Prabhvir Sahmey, Strategic Advisor, Huella, said: “I’m truly excited to be working closely with the transformational leadership team at Huella. Their clarity of vision and focus on building a future-ready adtech ecosystem are inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to this next phase of growth.”

Market Analysis by Felipe Barragán, Expert Research Strategist at Pepperstone

“The market opened with a clear “policy-pivot” tone. Friday’s weak payrolls cemented the view that the Fed’s next move will be a cut at the Sept. 16–17 meeting, with futures heavily skewed to 25 bps and a small tail for 50 bps. It appears the market is no longer asking if the Fed is going to cut, but the question is how big is the cut. The Fed now enters blackout with CPI and PPI still to come—prints that could either lock in those bets or unravel them. As a result, the index is trading off the path of policy, not earnings headlines.

Flows added fuel. The S&P 500 reshuffle put AppLovin, Robinhood and Emcor into the spotlight ahead of their Sept. 22 inclusion. That triggered passive-flow demand and a wave of forced buying.  So far it has been liquidity, not fundamentals, doing the talking. The effect spilled into ad-tech, payments and retail-trading, giving the day’s risk appetite an extra push.

AI remains the market’s north star. Broadcom’s upbeat outlook—anchored by custom AI silicon revenues—and reports of an OpenAI–Broadcom chip partnership reinforced the narrative that AI capex into 2026 is building, not fading. Investors continue to buy dips in the complex since as long as order books are growing, the AI trade stays alive.

But the air is thin. Valuations are stretched into data that can still surprise. July’s benign CPI was followed by a hotter PPI. This week’s prints will test whether disinflation is intact or slipping away. If CPI undershoots, the “insurance cut” story gains traction and multiples stay supported. If services inflation re-firms, the market’s extrapolation of multiple cuts into year-end will start to look a bit aggressive.

For now, flows, AI and easing hopes keep the S&P near highs. But with positioning long and conviction fragile, the tape is vulnerable to a single data shock or hawkish repricing that lifts real yields.

Bottom line: the rally rests on three legs—rate-cut conviction, AI’s still-credible earnings runway, and passive-flow catalysts. The first is the weakest. If CPI/PPI and Fed messaging validate the insurance cut narrative, dips stay shallow. If not, megacap leadership gets tested and valuations wobble.”

India – 9 September 2025: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy cabin.

The direct flights EK201/202, which serve the daily Dubai/ New York JFK service, are scheduled to operate with Premium Economy from 1 December.

In addition, Emirates’ other daily services via Milan, operating as EK205/206, will feature the signature Premium Economy experience from 10 November. Customers travelling between Dubai and Milan will now have the freedom to select Premium Economy seats from two daily flights, including its other service on EK091/092.

The new upgrades to Emirates’ Dubai – New York service will complement flights EK203/204, which already serve customers daily with the Premium Economy cabin, promising exceptional levels of comfort on long-haul journeys.
Tickets in Premium Economy can be booked immediately on emirates.com, the Emirates App, or via both online and offline travel agents as well as at Emirates retail stores.

The re-configured A380 aircraft to operate as EK201/202 and EK205/206 will offer seats in First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class, providing expanded options for customers to choose from, whether travelling for business or leisure.

These additions will expand Emirates’ network of destinations offering Premium Economy on its fleet of A380s, B777s and A350 aircraft to 68 global points by March 2026, underscoring the airline’s commitment to investing in the very best customer experience in the sky and adding more premium cabin options, consistency and choice across geographies.

Emirates’ latest cabin features onboard the four-class A380 are available on key routes to Australasia and Asia including Sydney, Singapore, Osaka, Mumbai, Bangalore, and more.

On a four-class Emirates A380, the Premium Economy cabin is located at the front of the main deck with 56 seats laid out in a 2-4-2 configuration. Each seat offers generous pitch and width for working and relaxing, as well as customised features like in-seat charging points and a side cocktail table. The onboard experience is rounded off with meticulously selected in-flight amenities, a curated menu, and extensive beverage options, including the Chandon Vintage Brut 2016, a global exclusive to Emirates Premium Economy passengers.