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Professional Housekeepers Association and Karnataka Pest Management Association Sign MoU at  ‘Housekeeping Synergy 3.0’

Bengaluru,  Jan  19: In a significant step towards strengthening industry collaboration and enhancing hygiene standards, the Professional Housekeepers Association (PHA) and the Karnataka Pest Management Association (KPMA) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a special knowledge-sharing program titled ‘Housekeeping Synergy 3.0’, held at Hotel Ramanashree, Bengaluru, on 17th January 2026.

The MoU marks a strategic partnership between the two associations aimed at fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, training initiatives, and the promotion of best practices to create cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environments across hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and institutional spaces.

The program was graced by Mr. PK Mohankumar, Founder & CEO – Turnstone Hospitality LLP who attended as the Chief Guest and lauded the initiative as timely and impactful. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mohankumar said,

“Cleanliness and safety are no longer isolated functions; they are interdependent responsibilities. This MoU between the Professional Housekeepers Association and the Karnataka Pest Management Association reflects a progressive mindset and sets a benchmark for collaborative efforts that will benefit the industry and society at large.”

A key highlight of the event was an engaging panel discussion titled ‘Power of Collaboration: Redefining Clean and Safe Environments through Housekeeping and Pest Management Synergy’, moderated by Mr. Virender Razdan. Founder & CEO Incode Hotels & Hospitality. The discussion brought together industry experts who deliberated on integrated approaches, compliance, innovation, and the critical role of coordination between housekeeping and pest management professionals.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Ravichandra V, President – Karnataka Pest Management Association, stated,

“This MoU is a milestone for our association. By aligning closely with housekeeping professionals, we can jointly develop holistic solutions that address hygiene, safety, and preventive care more effectively. Collaboration is the future, and this partnership is a step in that direction.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Mrs. Jayashree Nagaraj, Founder President and Chairperson – Professional Housekeepers Association, said,

“Housekeeping today goes beyond aesthetics—it is about health, safety, and sustainability. Partnering with KPMA allows us to create stronger frameworks, shared learning platforms, and unified standards that will elevate the profession and deliver greater value to stakeholders. We should start with renaming the concept of ‘vendors’ into the realm of partnerships and equal stakeholders!’

‘Housekeeping Synergy 3.0’ witnessed participation from senior housekeeping professionals, pest management experts, solution providers, and industry stakeholders, reinforcing the shared commitment of both associations to drive excellence through collaboration. The MoU is expected to pave the way for joint training programs, workshops, awareness campaigns, and industry advocacy, further strengthening the ecosystem of facility hygiene and safety management.

New Delhi, Jan 19: Kärcher India, a global leader in cleaning technology, participated in the Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Expo (IEM), engaging with industry professionals, manufacturers, and solution providers from the engineering and manufacturing ecosystem.

At the expo, Kärcher India showcased a comprehensive range of professional and industrial cleaning solutions engineered for the toughest cleaning demands of manufacturing units, industrial facilities, warehouses, and commercial establishments. The portfolio included high-pressure cleaners, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, scrubber dryers, manual sweepers, steam cleaners, and spray extraction machines, highlighting efficient, durable, and application-specific cleaning technologies that boost productivity and hygiene standards.

As a proven innovator in cleaning technology, Kärcher’s expertise stems from decades of engineering excellence  from inventing the first European hot-water high-pressure cleaner in 1950 to continuously refining high-pressure and industrial cleaning systems that balance performance with resource efficiency. This commitment has made Kärcher a global market leader in cleaning systems and the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™-titled current best-selling pressure washer brand, underscoring unmatched market leadership in pressure washing solutions worldwide.

The participation reinforced Kärcher India’s position as a total cleaning solutions provider, aligning cutting-edge technology with the needs of India’s manufacturing and engineering sectors, and underlined its commitment to supporting the ecosystem with high-performance, reliable, and sustainable cleaning solutions that enhance operational efficiency and workplace safety.

Kochi, Jan 19: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, and Nobero, the traveller brand from the house of TMRW, today announced a strategic partnership under the IndiGo BluChip loyalty program, unlocking more value for customers across lifestyle shopping and travel.

This first-of-its-kind collaboration allows IndiGo BluChip members to earn 1 IndiGo BluChip for every ₹100 spent on any Nobero product. By seamlessly connecting fashion and travel, the partnership transforms everyday apparel purchases into flight rewards, offering customers greater convenience and tangible benefits.

Designed to enhance the travel experience both on the ground and in the air, the partnership brings together Nobero’s apparel designed for the Modern Traveller who is always on the go, and IndiGo BluChip’s rapidly expanding loyalty ecosystem. Customers can now enjoy a rewarding journey that begins with their wardrobe and extends to IndiGo’s extensive flight network.

The partnership is valid for three years, effective immediately, reinforcing IndiGo’s commitment to building meaningful alliances that enrich customer experiences.

Neetan Chopra, Chief Digital and Information Officer, IndiGo, said:

 “At IndiGo, we are committed to creating a compelling value proposition that aligns with our customers’ expectations, while recognizing and rewarding their continued loyalty. We are thrilled to partner with Nobero and are confident that this collaboration will enrich our customers’ shopping and travel experiences with meaningful, easy-to-redeem benefits.

Says Karthik Venkat and Bala Satish, Co-Founders, Nobero,

“Our vision has always been to elevate the modern traveller’s journey. Partnering with IndiGo BluChip allows us to extend that value even further by rewarding customers not just with exceptional products but also with meaningful loyalty benefits. This collaboration marks a significant step in building an enriched travel lifestyle community.”

Why This Partnership Matters

• Seamless Value: Customers earn IndiGo BluChips with every purchase on the Nobero website

• Strengthened Travel Lifestyle: Aligns with Nobero’s mission of creating products designed for modern, on-the-move consumers.

Customers can start earning IndiGo BluChips immediately by shopping at Nobero’s official website. IndiGo Bluchips will automatically be credited to their registered IndiGo BluChip accounts after purchase validation.

Golubhai Badalia Diamond has been announced as the Luxury Partner for Bridal Asia’s Spring Summer 2026 season, continuing the significant collaboration between two icons of heritage luxury. With this association, the revered diamond house brings its legacy of over five generations to one of the most prestigious bridal exhibitions in the country.

The showcase will span Bridal Asia’s key showcases in Mumbai and Delhi, offering visitors an exclusive opportunity to experience Golubhai Badalia Diamond’s signature creations. Each piece reflects the house’s philosophy of emotion-led luxury, where meticulous craftsmanship meets timeless design, creating jewellery that is deeply personal and enduring.

Headed by Golubhai Badalia, the brand represents a five-generation legacy rooted in trust, refinement and enduring relationships. Golubhai Badalia Diamond has built an enduring reputation for curating diamond jewellery that celebrates life’s most meaningful moments. Each stone is meticulously handpicked, and every design is crafted with intent, precision and an uncompromising eye for perfection.

Speaking on the continued association, Golubhai Badalia said,

 “The success of our association with Bridal Asia last year laid a strong foundation for this renewed collaboration. As a jewellery house built on generations of trust and craftsmanship, we see this partnership as an opportunity to further elevate the presentation of fine bridal jewellery in a space that complements our legacy. We look forward to the SS’26 season with renewed focus and intent.”

Through this continued partnership, Golubhai Badalia Diamond reinforces its position as one of India’s most trusted and respected luxury jewellery houses, where heritage, craftsmanship and emotion come together seamlessly.

Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced the appointment of Dr. Swamy Kocherlakota as Executive Vice President of Agentic AI Security Engineering to address a fundamental shift: AI is evolving from chat bots into autonomous agents that function as both users and applications. This shift breaks legacy security models and introduces a new spectrum of advanced threats. Dr. Kocherlakota will lead Zscaler’s strategy to solve the problem at the architectural level, where traditional vendors attempt to patch these risks with isolated tools.

“Agentic AI is the future of how organizations will work, creating enormous opportunities for automation and scale, but also introducing significant new risks that legacy security tools cannot address,” said Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Zscaler. “Swamy brings a unique depth of experience in shaping AI strategies within complex, highly regulated environments. Under his leadership, we plan to accelerate the expansion of our Zero Trust architecture to secure human and machine identities alike, ensuring Zscaler remains the industry’s most trusted security platform for the AI era.”

A 30-year technology veteran who previously led AI strategy at a global financial analytics leader, Kocherlakota plans to accelerate the expansion of the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™, the platform trusted by 45% of the Fortune 500 organizations, to secure agentic workflows. Under his leadership, Zscaler plans to innovate deeper in the AI stack, providing the foundation AI developers and business leaders need to protect against the complex new spectrum of cyberthreats.

“Zscaler defined and pioneered Zero Trust security for users and applications, and I believe it’s the only company with the data and architecture required to secure the AI era,” said Swamy Kocherlakota, Executive Vice President of Agentic AI Engineering, Zscaler. “I look forward to helping our customers accelerate this transformation, enabling them to empower their business leaders while rigorously protecting their intellectual property, brand, and data.”

Forward-Looking Statements
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Mumbai, Jan 19:  TIPS Music Ltd (formerly Tips Industries Ltd.), one of India’s leading music labels, announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, delivering strong growth across key performance indicators.

Financial Highlights Q3 FY26

• Revenue from Operations: Up 21% year-on-year

• Operating EBITDA: Up 34% year-on-year

• Profit After Tax (PAT): Up 33% year-on-year

• EBITDA Margin: Improved significantly on a year-on-year basis

• PAT Margin: Expanded year-on-year, reflecting operating efficiency

Key Financial Performance Snapshot

• Revenue from operations grew 6% quarter-on-quarter

• Operating EBITDA increased 10% quarter-on-quarter

• PAT rose 10% quarter-on-quarter

• For the nine-month period ended December 2025, revenue, EBITDA, and PAT all recorded double-digit year-on-year growth

Key Highlights

• Revenue growth of 21% YoY, demonstrating continued momentum in music monetisation

• PAT growth of 33% YoY, supported by strong margins and cost discipline

• 108 songs released during the quarter, including 70 film songs and 38 non-film songs

• Notable releases included “Sheher Ghumawa” and “Halki Halki Nami”

• YouTube subscriber base expanded to 145.3 million

• Interim dividend of ₹5 per share declared for Q3 FY26, reinforcing shareholder value creation

• Total dividend payout for the nine-month period reflects the company’s commitment to returning 100% of last year’s PAT to shareholders

Digital & Content Performance

TIPS’ music catalogue continued to perform exceptionally across digital platforms:

• “Soldier Soldier Meethi Baatein” generated 2.7 billion views on Instagram

• “Tere Liye” crossed 2.1 billion views during the quarter

• “Meri Kahani” emerged as a cultural trend, used widely by public figures including Kumar Taurani, Virat Kohli, and Ajay Devgn to express personal journeys through social media

Management Commentary

Commenting on the results, Mr. Kumar Taurani, Chairman & Managing Director, said:

“We are pleased to report a strong performance in Q3 FY26, with revenue growing 21% year-on-year and PAT increasing by 33%. Our consistent focus on high-quality content, catalogue monetisation, and digital-first distribution continues to deliver sustainable growth. The Board’s decision to declare an interim dividend reflects our commitment to shareholder returns, having fulfilled our promise to distribute 100% of last year’s PAT.”

He further added:

“During the quarter, our catalogue demonstrated strong traction across YouTube and Instagram, reaffirming the enduring value of our music. We are also delighted to announce our partnership with B4U TV as our broadcast partner, which will further expand the global reach of our rich content library.”

Outlook

With a growing digital audience, a robust content pipeline, and expanding distribution partnerships, TIPS Music remains well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving global music consumption landscape while delivering long-term value to stakeholders.

As modern interiors continue to evolve, homeowners and professionals alike seek furniture fittings that combine refined aesthetics with effortless functionality. Responding to this demand, Hafele Matrixbox Premium+ Drawer System sets a new benchmark by offering a hassle-free installation experience, enhanced performance, and a distinctly premium look, engineered for today’s sophisticated living spaces.

Designed with a focus on elevated aesthetics, Hafele Matrixbox Premium+ features clean lines and a refined finish that seamlessly integrates into contemporary cabinetry. Beyond its visual appeal, the system offers an increased weight-carrying capacity, ensuring long-lasting durability and smooth operation even under demanding everyday use. This balance of form and function makes it an ideal choice for kitchens, wardrobes, and storage solutions across residential and commercial interiors.

What truly sets Hafele Matrixbox Premium+ apart is its ease of installation. The use of countersunk head screws for mounting the runners enables a clean and efficient installation process without the need for pre-drilled cabinets. This thoughtful design results in a neater visual finish, with screws sitting completely flush with the runners, while also creating a more rugged and reliable drawer system that performs flawlessly over time. Complementing this is the newly engineered runner design, which allows quick and effortless mounting of the drawer unit, significantly reducing installation time and effort. By combining enhanced performance, superior load capacity, and installer-friendly innovation, the Hafele Matrixbox Premium+ Drawer System redefines convenience without compromising on aesthetics, delivering a seamless, long-lasting experience for both users and professionals.

Tata Capital has launched its inspiring campaign, #ChampionsKiGulliyonMein, celebrating how today’s women cricketers are creating pathways for tomorrow’s champions. Created and conceptualised by Schbang, the campaign positions the brand as an enabler of dreams and ambition with showcasing its meaningful contribution to the growth of women’s cricket in India. 

The campaign emerges from a powerful cultural shift happening across Indian streets and pitches. For decades, gullies have been the training ground for cricketing legends in a predominantly male space. But the story is evolving. More girls are stepping onto pitches, claiming space, rewriting norms, and reshaping the future of cricket. Tata Capital supports the journeys, dreams, and courage of women who show up every day to play. 

In ‘Champions Ki Gulliyon Mein’, the narrative captures where cricket’s real foundation lies: in cramped lanes and neighbourhood streets, where raw passion compensates for polished facilities, and every small victory demands genuine effort. As the players celebrate their achievements, they echo the paths of innumerable cricketers whose first boundaries were hit in dusty streets, local grounds, and residential bylanes. This underscores a fundamental truth that champions aren’t manufactured under stadium 

floodlights, but forged much earlier, in the very gullies where dreams first take flight. 

Dipshika Ravi, National Creative Director, and Rohan Hukeri, Executive Vice President at Schbang, added,

“Every dream begins in the gullies. And every gully echoes with passion and belief. ‘The Champions ki Gulliyon Mein’ campaign speaks to millions of girls who learn to dream on the streets. Some of those dreams grow louder until one day, an entire stadium chants their name. With this film, we show that passion doesn’t watch the clock – from girls playing under the harsh 12-noon sun to champions returning to the gullies, it’s for every champion who owns the gullies.” 

The ‘#ChampionsKiGulliyonMein’ campaign establishes Tata Capital as a brand that understands that true enablement means supporting not just today’s champions, but creating pathways for generations to come. 

Hyderabad, Jan 19: Titan Intech Limited a listed electronics and technology company with over four decades of engineering expertise, has announced the launch of “UltraLED Displays”, a dedicated professional LED display product vertical. This strategic launch marks Titan Intech’s entry into the next-generation professional LED display systems segment, aligned with India’s expanding digital infrastructure and smart city initiatives.

The launch of UltraLED Displays represents a significant transformation of Titan Intech from a diversified electronics and EMS player into a value-added, technology-led manufacturer of advanced visual display solutions, catering to mission-critical, enterprise, and public infrastructure requirements.

Strategic Growth Platform
UltraLED Displays is positioned as a long-term growth engine for Titan Intech Limited, focused on high-margin professional LED display markets. The initiative supports indigenous manufacturing, import substitution, and annuity-based revenues from infrastructure, enterprise, and government projects, in line with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Product Portfolio
UltraLED Displays offers professional LED display solutions for command-and-control centres, smart cities, enterprises, retail, hospitality, and entertainment. The portfolio includes indoor, outdoor, transparent, flexible, and COB-based premium displays, supported by proprietary electronics and software.

Advanced Technology Architecture
The UltraLED range features application-driven products such as Ultra SHIELD, Ultra EDGE, Ultra AURA, Ultra BLAZE, Ultra FIELD, Ultra AirView, and Ultra COBflex. The solutions incorporate Flip-Chip COB technology, common cathode design, high refresh rates, and advanced thermal management.

Strategic International Technology Collaboration
UltraLED Displays has been developed with a leading South Korean technology partner, enabling technology transfer, faster time-to-market, and product differentiation.

Manufacturing & Execution Readiness
Assembly and warehousing facilities are operational in Hyderabad, with experience centres and service infrastructure being expanded across key Indian markets. All required approvals and certifications are in place.

Business & Financial Impact
The initiative is expected to improve revenue mix, support margin expansion, reduce import dependence, and strengthen order visibility from infrastructure and enterprise segments.

Legacy & Long-Term Vision
With over 40 years of engineering experience, Titan Intech Limited views UltraLED Displays as a strategic extension of its core strengths, supporting India’s digital infrastructure growth and long-term shareholder value.

Rights Issue
The Company has announced a Rights Issue of up to 49,14,05,865 equity shares of face value ₹1 each, offered at par, in the ratio of 3:2 to eligible shareholders as on October 31, 2025. There was an overwhelming response to the Rights Issue from the Investors and successfully completed the same. The capital raise supports business expansion and long-term value creation.

Delhi, Jan 19:  SW Network, a leading integrated creative and digital agency, has been awarded the complete digital mandate for MINI India, one of the world’s most beloved automotive brands known for its unmistakable design, go-kart feel, and distinct personality.

Under the mandate, SW Network will spearhead MINI India’s creative mandate, along with full-fledged digital and creative services aimed at strengthening the brand’s digital presence and growing its community across platforms. The account will be handled by SW Network’s Delhi team.

As part of the mandate, the agency will shape MINI India’s digital presence through bold creative thinking, culture-first storytelling, and performance-driven innovation. From high-impact brand campaigns and product narratives to lifestyle-led content and platform-native ideas, the focus will be on translating MINI’s iconic global personality into locally resonant digital experiences that spark conversations and build community.

Pranav Agarwal, Co-Founder, SW Network, said,

“Partnering with MINI India is a milestone moment for us. MINI is not just a car brand; it’s a global cultural icon, a lifestyle, and a statement in design. Building on this emotional connection and bringing it alive digitally is an exciting responsibility. Our aim is to craft a distinct, witty, and premium digital voice for MINI India while strengthening its creative performance. We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand that thrives on originality and look forward to creating work that moves both the brand and its audience.”

Abhinandan Gopalsetty, Director, MINI India, said,

“MINI has always stood for innovation, individuality, and creative expression. As our digital touchpoints continue to expand, we were looking for a partner who understands the brand’s unique spirit and can translate it seamlessly across platforms. SW Network’s strategic depth, creative agility, and strong digital capabilities made it the ideal choice. We are excited to work together on elevating MINI India’s digital footprint and engaging our community in fresh, meaningful ways.”

With this mandate, SW Network will collaborate closely with MINI India to enhance brand visibility, improve digital performance, and create immersive experiences that reflect MINI’s playful yet premium identity.