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When most travellers think of Rajasthan, images of golden deserts, sun-soaked forts, and warm climates instantly come to mind. Yet tucked away in the Aravalli range lies a lesser-known, charming contrast — Mount Abu, the state’s only hill station, where winter unfolds with misty mornings, forested landscapes, and a refreshingly cool climate.

This January, Sterling Holiday Resorts invites travellers to rediscover Rajasthan through a different lens with “Meet Winter at Abu”, a seasonal campaign highlighting Mount Abu as an ideal escape for festive weekends and the long Republic Day break. With winter temperatures dipping to a crisp 9–13°C at night and settling into a comfortable 22–24°C during the day, Mount Abu offers the rare pleasure of chilly mornings, sunlit afternoons, and cosy evenings — a combination seldom associated with the state.

Winter in Mount Abu brings with it a slower, more intimate rhythm. Early mornings are perfect for curling up with a hot cup of tea as the hills awaken in soft light, while daytime invites leisurely sightseeing, forest walks, and outdoor exploration without the intensity of summer heat. Evenings turn pleasantly cool, making warm winter layers a welcome companion as the town settles into quiet calm.

Positioned as Rajasthan’s coolest secret, Mount Abu appeals strongly to families and short-break travellers from Gujarat and Rajasthan, looking for an easy-to-reach hill destination that feels refreshing yet familiar — without the crowds of more popular winter hill stations.

At Sterling Mount Abu, guests can experience this seasonal charm through unhurried days and immersive surroundings. Sunset views from iconic vantage points such as Prithvi Vilas, tranquil walks through forest trails, temple visits, and peaceful, sun-drenched resort mornings come together to create a restorative winter holiday. The destination’s natural beauty — from golden-hour skies to lush green paths — is brought alive through visual storytelling that captures Mount Abu’s serene, wintertime personality.

“January is the perfect time to experience Mount Abu,” said Harinath M, Senior Vice President – Marketing, Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd. “With festive weekends and the Republic Day break, families can rediscover a cooler, greener side of Rajasthan in a way that feels both relaxing and memorable.”

This winter, Sterling Holiday Resorts invites travellers to rethink Rajasthan and meet winter in a place where cool mornings, pleasant days, and mountain calm come together — at Sterling Mount Abu.

New Delhi, India, Jan 08: Univest today announced the appointment of three senior leaders as it strengthens its leadership bench and accelerates expansion across its advisory-first broking and wealth-tech platform. The company has appointed Girraj Prasad Garg, former Executive Director at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as Non-Executive Director; Sachin Gupta, former senior leader at Lenskart and AstroTalk, as Chief Marketing Officer; Gagan Singla, former Managing Director at BlinkX and senior leader at HDFC Securities and Angel Broking, as CEO – Broking Business and Aman Bindal, former CTO at Creditas, as Chief AI and Technology Officer.

The appointments significantly enhance Univest’s leadership across governance and regulatory oversight, brand and growth, and end-to-end broking execution, strengthening capabilities across product, technology, analytics-driven growth and P&L ownership as the company enters its next phase of scale.

The leadership expansion comes as Univest continues to deliver strong momentum, recording over 150% year-on-year growth, even as segments of the broader broking industry face moderation due to regulatory changes and evolving market conditions. Backed by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), Univest is targeting 200%+ growth by FY 2026–27, driven by disciplined execution, expanding product offerings and a sharp focus on investor trust.

As part of its growth strategy, Univest has recently launched its Mutual Fund business, introducing a research-first, goal-linked Mutual Fund advisory model. The offering maps investor goals with high-performing Mutual Funds and keeps portfolios aligned through continuous monitoring. Powered by a Human + AI research framework, Univest provides Regular Mutual Fund plans for long-term investors, along with UniClub (Pro MF)—a premium solution offering analyst-built, actively reviewed and rebalanced portfolios for serious investors.

With the expansion into Mutual Funds and strengthened leadership across key functions, Univest is consolidating its position as a one-stop Wealth Operating System, uniting advisory, broking and Mutual Funds within a single, research-driven ecosystem designed to deliver consistent, goal-oriented investment outcomes.

Pranit Arora, Co-Founder and CEO, Univest, said, 

“These leadership appointments strengthen Univest across governance, growth and broking execution at a critical stage of our journey. With our expansion into Mutual Funds and a continued focus on research-led advisory, we are building a platform that helps investors stay disciplined and focused on long-term wealth creation.”

New Delhi,  Jan 8: Project Management Institute  the world’s leading authority in project management, has released new research that directly links the global strategy-execution gap to how organizations run projects, revealing a clear pathway to improve the odds that transformation efforts pay off dramatically.

The report, Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E. conducted with 5,800 respondents globally, arrives as organisations globally including India, face unrelenting pressure to reinvent themselves. In a parallel global survey of senior executives, 35% identified a disconnect between planning and execution as one of the biggest barriers to reinvention, underscoring how the strategy-execution gap is widening at the very moment organisations need to transform fastest.

Only half of projects succeed  putting transformation at risk.

The study revealed that just half of today’s projects meet the modern definition of success: delivering value that exceeds the effort and expense involved as perceived by all stakeholders. Thirteen percent of projects fail outright and 37% only partially deliver the expected results.

“As Indian industries spearhead rapid transformation driven by GenAI adoption, digital public infrastructure, and sustainability mandates we cannot afford to settle for a coin-toss probability of success. A 50% success rate poses a significant risk to the capital and effort fuelling India’s growth story. Organizations need to harness the elements of M.O.R.E. to reverse this trend and harness GenAI’s transformative potential,”

Amit Goyal, Managing Director, South Asia, Project Management Institute

 “To stay globally competitive and fully unlock the value of their strategic investments, Indian organisations and project professionals must embrace and apply the M.O.R.E. elements, thereby maximising project success and elevating our world, as reflected in the Net Project Success Score.”, added Goyal.

Industry Standard: Net Project Success Score 

The industry standard Net Project Success Score  is an industry standard metric that captures the effectiveness of project delivery by measuring the percentage of successful projects minus the percentage of outright failures.  When project professionals apply all four elements, project performance improves dramatically. Net Project Success Score jumps from 27 when none of the M.O.R.E. elements are used to 94 when all four are consistently applied. M.O.R.E. interventions are proven to improve outcomes for at-risk projects. Despite this, the report found that currently very few project professionals apply the framework holistically.

From research insight to global movement

PMI is embedding M.O.R.E. across its products, learning experiences, and community initiatives to help organizations apply the findings at scale. This includes new learning journeys, updated standards defining success by value, and expanded recognition for teams exemplifying the M.O.R.E. mindset.

“For Indian enterprises, reinvention is now a continuous journey rather than a one-time event. Consequently, project success has escalated from an operational metric to a critical boardroom agenda,” concluded Amit Goyal. “Closing the strategy-execution gap starts with a paradigm shift in how we lead and measure value. M.O.R.E. gives Indian leaders and professionals the robust blueprint needed to ensure consistency and drive high-impact outcomes.”

New Delhi, Jan 8: adidas launches its most versatile training shoe to date, the Dropset 4. Engineered for the demands of multi-discipline workouts, the footwear delivers both controlled stability and explosiveness across a wide range of movement.

Based on the insight that 7 in 10 gym goers are wearing incorrect footwear, the Dropset 4 was born from a commitment to help its community of next-gen athletes cut through the noise and realise their strength by creating a shoe that is everything they need for functional training.

The Dropset 4, an evolution of Dropset 3, hosts a unique blend of technology and features to provide both all-around stability and dynamic energy return across the demands of functional training. Now with enhanced versatility, the Dropset 4 delivers robust support across the entire spectrum of a functional workout, from foundational deadlifts to high impact box jumps and up to 800m sprints.

Key features include:

• ​Full-Length Repetitor foam: Provides a consistent level of energy return and stability, supporting overall endurance throughout the toughest of workouts.
• Energyrods: Engineered for a balance of stiffness and flexibility, energyrods protect the foot through optimal force distribution, supporting the heel during heavy movements and providing a propulsive forefoot for exercises like box jumps, and skipping.
• Continental & Adiwear rubber combination: Strategically placed to offer extra traction and durability for loaded movements like sled pushes and weighted lunges.
• Footadapt sockliner: FOOTADAPT technology increases foot awareness within the shoe, improving balance control of the body to maintain form and maximum muscle engagement.
• Haptic print: The upper 3D printed layer of textured material provides increased durability against abrasion, while maintaining breathability for even the sweatiest of workouts.

Aimee Arana, adidas Global General Manager Sportswear & Training, said: “We know our community has embraced functional training as an important part of their routine and needs a shoe that will support them with the demands of their entire workout, from warm-up to cool-down. We are proud to offer them an improved solution that truly meets their different needs during training: the Dropset 4 is built to be sturdy and stable enough for those big compound strength moves, while still delivering the cushioning and energy return essential for explosive actions like box jumps or even a warm-up run.”

The launch is accompanied by a campaign that champions the Dropset 4 as ‘All You Need’ for functional training, demonstrating its capabilities across lift, jump, run movements. adidas partners, including US basketball player Hailey Van Lith, Argentinian entrepreneur Antonela Roccuzzo, Brazilian fitness star Caio Cabral, and German actor Emilio Sakraya, put the footwear to the test. Also featuring is Hungarian competitive training athlete Laura Horvath, who recently wore Dropset 4 to victory, claiming first place at one of the world’s most elite fitness stages in Aberdeen in October 2025, demonstrating how the footwear supports athletes of all levels, from everyday gym-goers to elite athletes.

Speaking on the Dropset 4, WNBA player Hailey Van Lith, said: “My training demands it all, from shuttle sprints, to deadlifts, no session is ever the same, which is why I love it. So, having a shoe that can do it all means I feel confident that it will support every move so I can focus on my performance.”

Speaking on the Dropset 4, Antonela Roccuzzo, said: “Training is such an important part of my routine, it’s not just about fitness, it’s about feeling strong, balanced and ready for everything the day brings. The Dropset 4 has everything I need for a big training day, and gives me a locked-in and stable base on big power moves whilst being explosive and responsive on box jumps.”

Speaking on the Dropset 4, Caio Cabral, said: “When I train, I’m always pushing my limits whether on big compound moves or intense sprints, so I need a shoe that can handle it all without slowing me down. The Dropset 4 is made for intensity, which is exactly how I like to train, giving me the perfect mix of stability, grip and comfort, no matter what the workout looks like.”

Speaking on the Dropset 4, Emilio Sakraya, said: “My training keeps me ready for any role, so I need footwear I can rely on. The Dropset 4 doesn’t force me to compromise, it’s light enough to accelerate, solid enough when I land and versatile enough to keep up on explosive moves.”

Speaking on the Dropset 4, Laura Horvath, said: “The Dropset 4 is my favourite adidas strength shoe yet, the stability and confidence I feel when wearing them across all disciplines, especially now with running, is next level. When I’m competing, I want to trust my footwear and concentrate on my performance, and the Dropset 4 allows me to do that.”

Jan 8: Canva, the world’s leading all-in-one visual communication platform, is stepping into Shark Tank India Season 5 as title sponsor, bringing the power of clear, creative storytelling to one of India’s most defining startup stages. The partnership underscores Canva’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs in its fourth-largest market to turn bold ideas into compelling stories that truly resonate.

As India’s startup ecosystem scales at unprecedented speed, the ability to communicate an idea clearly has become a critical advantage. Shark Tank India has emerged as a national platform where founders pressure-test their vision, earn credibility, and tell their story at scale. Through this partnership, Canva reinforces its mission to democratise access to design, equipping entrepreneurs with intuitive, powerful tools to pitch with confidence, build with clarity, and grow with impact as they shape the next generation of Indian businesses.

“Canva sits at the intersection of ideas and execution,” Shubhika Jain, Brand Lead  India at Canva.

“Shark Tank India is where that intersection is tested at scale. This partnership is about enabling Indian founders to show up with creativity, clarity and conviction at moments that define their journey, and equipping them with the right tools to carry that momentum forward as they grow.”

Visual Communication as a Business Superpower
Visual communication is no longer just a design skill, but a core business capability. According to Canva’s State of Visual Communication Report 2025, 89% of business leaders consider visual fluency a must-have skill, while 94% of GenZ professionals in India say they do their best work when communicating visually. For startup teams juggling everything from investor pitches and brand building to marketing and internal communication, Canva brings it all together in one place.

From investor-ready pitch decks and Docs-to-Decks workflows to Brand Kits that keep teams consistent, collaborative whiteboards for planning, and one-click resizing for multi-channel marketing, founders can move seamlessly from idea to execution. With Canva available in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu, teams can create confidently in the language of their choice. Built-in AI features like Canva AI, Magic Write, and Ask Canva, further help teams create, collaborate, and scale faster, without the need for large marketing or design resources.

Built into the Founder Journey
Canva’s presence in the Tank will be rooted in authentic, in-show usage, reflecting how founders naturally use the platform while building their pitches. Canva will be seamlessly integrated across the season through daily summaries, weekly episodic moments, and weekly wrap videos powered by Canva AI.

Taking the experience beyond the screen, Canva will also launch a dedicated “As Seen on Shark Tank” template collection in January. Available free to all users, the collection will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to use the same tools, formats and design approaches seen on the show to their own pitches, brands and business communication.

As one of Canva’s most important growth markets, India is home to founders building boldly and scaling rapidly. This partnership marks a natural meeting point of creativity, ambition and entrepreneurship, helping founders communicate clearly when it matters most inside the Tank and beyond.

Mumbai, Jan 8: PAG-led Sekhmet Pharmaventures announced today that it has appointed two seasoned industry leaders, Sumit Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer  and Jitendra Jalan as Chief Human Resources Officer  to support its next phase of global expansion.

These new appointments further reinforce Sekhmet’s strategic emphasis on scaling its fully integrated API and CDMO platform while building a strong, future-ready organization anchored in people, capability and performance.

Sekhmet has seen strong business momentum in FY26 under its new leadership. The strategic focus on integrating its API and CDMO capabilities has resulted in increased global customer confidence. The company has recorded more than 25% EBITDA growth over the first 8 months of FY26, signalling a strong trajectory for the current fiscal year.

Sumit Kumar brings over 24 years of experience across APIs, formulations, and international regulatory environments. His deep expertise spans in regulatory issue management, product lifecycle oversight, intellectual property, and ESG initiatives. Previously, Sumit spent 15 years at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and most recently served as CCO at Cohance Lifesciences, where he drove portfolio expansion, optimized business processes and strengthened customer service standards.

Sumit has extensive international business experience across North America, China, North Asia, MENA and other markets. He holds an MBA and has completed the AMP (Advanced Management Programme) at The Wharton School. At Sekhmet, he will lead business development and export growth strategies, leveraging the company’s integrated platform to expand its presence across regulated and semi-regulated markets.

Jitendra Jalan (CHRO) brings over 25 years of multidisciplinary leadership experience spanning Sales, Operations and Human Resources. He has held senior leadership roles at USV Pvt Ltd, ACC Ltd, Endress+Hauser India, Astral Glass and other leading IT organizations. Jitendra is recognized for driving large-scale organizational transformation, strengthening leadership pipelines to support sustainable business growth.

He holds a PGCHRM from XLRI, is SHRM-SCP certified, and an ICF-ACC accredited coach. At Sekhmet, Jitendra will focus on strategic HR business partnering, leadership development and fostering a high-performance, people-centric culture aligned with the company’s global growth ambitions.

Commenting on the leadership appointments, Santosh Mahil, Managing Director & CEO of Sekhmet, said:

“We are thrilled to welcome Jitendra and Sumit to Sekhmet. As a fully integrated API and CDMO platform through Optimus Pharma and Anjan Drug, we are experiencing strong growth across our API and CDMO business. These appointments enhance both our commercial and operational leadership, enabling us to address evolving global customer needs with agility, expertise and sustainability at the core.”

Nikhil Srivastava, Co-head of Private Equity at PAG, added:

 “We are delighted to welcome Sumit and Jitendra to the Sekhmet’s leadership. The Sekhmet 2.0 transformation program reflects our commitment to solidifying Sekhmet’s industry leading position. We are confident that the new leadership will accelerate Sekhmet’s progress in advancing its CDMO and API businesses.”

Gurugram, Jan 8: Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced a major landmark in its manufacturing journey with the roll-out its 10 millionth two-wheeler from its Gurugram (India) plant. This achievement reflects SMIPL’s steady growth and presence in the Indian two-wheeler market, built on the trust and confidence of customers across the country.

Two-Decades of Growth in India

Since starting operations in 2006, SMIPL’s journey in India has grown over the years. The company reached the first 5 million production milestone in 2020, within 14 years after rolling out its first vehicle. Over the next few years, SMIPL entered a phase of accelerated growth driven by rising customers demand and a broader product line-up, leading to the roll out of SMIPL’s 10 millionth unit, Suzuki Access Ride Connect Edition, in 2026.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd.  said,

“Reaching the 10 million production mark is a significant achievement for all of us at SMIPL. This has been made possible by the trust and support of our customers, dealer partners, suppliers, and employees, who have stood with us throughout this journey. By expanding our product portfolio, strengthening manufacturing capabilities and focusing on quality and reliability, we have steadily scaled our operations in India. Going ahead, we are further expanding our production capacity, strengthening our sales and service network, and deepening customer experience through engaging activities across the country. True to our promise of standing ‘By Your Side’, we continue to stand ‘By Your Side’ – customers, dealer partners, suppliers, and employees at every stage.”

Products that Shaped the Milestone

At the centre of SMIPL’s growth story is the Suzuki Access 125, a scooter that not only established the mass 125cc scooter segment but also shaped it in a meaningful and scalable way. Evolving across three generations, the Access has grown alongside Indian customers, adapting to changing needs and advancing technology, becoming a trusted family scooter and SMIPL’s highest-selling model.

Over the years, SMIPL has built a robust product portfolio. This includes the Access, Burgman and Avenis in scooters. Its motorcycles include the GIXXER series (in 150cc & 250cc segments), V-Strom SX, and big bikes: GSX-8R, V-Strom 800 DE, and the Hayabusa, each contributing significantly to this achievement. SMIPL’s premium design language, fuel efficiency, Japanese engineering, and customer-first philosophy have consistently helped the brand expand its footprint and popularity. Alongside its products, SMIPL’s commitment to Indian consumers goes beyond sales with ‘Joy of Safety’ program promoting responsible riding.

Looking Ahead: Multi-Pathway Mobility Solutions and Expansion

In line with its goal of achieving carbon neutrality through a multi-pathway approach, SMIPL added the GIXXER SF 250 Flex Fuel, its first E85 fuel-compliant motorcycle. The company has also announced its entry into the electric two-wheeler space with the Suzuki e-ACCESS.

Today, SMIPL operates through a strong network of more than 1,200 touchpoints across the country and exports made-in-India Suzuki two-wheelers to over 60 international markets.

To support rising demand and future growth, SMIPL is taking a significant step forward with the development of its second manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda, Haryana. The new plant will further expand production capacity and strengthen SMIPL’s ability to support future growth.

Celebrating 10 Million Milestone: SMIPL Rewards Its Customers

Staying by the side of its customers, SMIPL is thanking its customers with a set of limited period offers on retail finance. Customers can avail a zero-processing fee on loans or a waiver of last EMI. As a gesture of appreciation for both new and existing Suzuki customers, SMIPL is offering a complimentary 10-point vehicle check-up and 10% discount on labour charges and genuine accessories, making the celebrations more rewarding across SMIPL’s touchpoints.

Offers valid for a limited period only. Terms & Conditions apply. To know more, contact your nearest Suzuki dealership.

Kolkata,  Jan 8: Fabpad, an Indian menstrual hygiene brand, has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds raised will be used to expand distribution and market presence across direct-to-consumer channels, online marketplaces, quick-commerce platforms, and offline retail. Part of the fund will also go towards brand-building, customer acquisition, senior growth and operations hires and working capital to support a robust and transparent order book across consumer, institutional, and private-label channels.

With an existing multi-channel presence across direct-to-consumer platforms, leading online marketplaces, quick-commerce channels, institutional and CSR initiatives, and private-label manufacturing for a range of domestic and international brands, Fabpad operates successfully across both reusable and disposable menstrual hygiene segments, therefore meeting diverse consumer needs and use cases. The startup has supplied products at scale to NGOs, institutions, and large purchasers while simultaneously building a pan-India footprint through an asset-light operating model. Headquartered in Kolkata, the company plans to establish offices in Hyderabad to strengthen its access to the startup ecosystem and support hiring of senior talent across growth, technology, and leadership roles.

Minal Shah, Principal – South East Asia, IPV, says,

 “It is an unspoken fundamental right for women to have access to menstrual products that protect their health. However, a significant gap persists due to a lack of awareness, affordability, and, in many cases, availability constraints. Fabpad successfully bridges this gap through their D2C multi-channel presence, making it affordable with their asset-light scale model and their pan-India presence. Thus, making menstrual hygiene more affordable, widely accessible, and helping drive greater awareness around menstrual health.”

Fabpad has strong revenue visibility for the upcoming quarters, supported by a healthy and growing order book. Driven by confirmed demand, channel expansion, and repeat customer behavior, the company’s projections remain robust.  Fabpad is focused on sustainable scaling and margin improvement through operational leverage while demonstrating capital-efficient execution that has laid a scalable foundation for long-term growth.

Fabpad is led by Shripriya Dhelia, Founder and Director, who drives product direction, brand building, and community-led initiatives, with a strong focus on sustainability, menstrual equity, and product-led innovation. Dipesh Dhelia, Chief Executive Officer, oversees overall strategy, growth, and execution, bringing deep experience across operations, supply chain, manufacturing partnerships, and scaling both consumer and B2B businesses.

Dipesh Dhelia, CEO, Fabpad adds, 

“The next phase is about aggressive, responsible growth. We’re scaling faster across products and channels while fundamentally re-engineering period care to be more sustainable, affordable, and performance driven. Our ambition is not to participate in this category, but to reset its standards, proving that environmentally responsible menstrual care can also be mainstream, high-quality, and commercially scalable. We believe this shift will create real momentum in the market and redefine how period care is built in India”.

India’s menstrual hygiene market, estimated at over USD 1 billion, continues to grow steadily driven by increasing awareness, improved access, and institutional adoption. Globally, the menstrual hygiene market is projected to reach approximately USD 24 billion by 2030. Sustainable and reusable products are expected to grow faster than the overall category, supported by long-term cost efficiency and environmental awareness.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8: CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. kicked off its 18th Annual Malaysia Corporate Day 2026, themed “Racing Towards Singularity”, the event brought together corporate leaders, capital market players, fund managers, and government officials to discuss key structural reforms and developments shaping Malaysia’s economic and investment landscape amidst ASEAN’s energy transition priorities and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.

As Malaysia enters a critical transition year following its ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, the conference explored the concept of an economic singularity – the point at which technological advancement, particularly AI, becomes a fundamental and irreversible driver of productivity, competitiveness, and capital allocation. For Malaysia, 2026 represents a decisive execution phase as national policies move from planning stage to implementation, aligned with the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan 2026–2030 (13MP)’s AI Nation framework.

The conference also featured a keynote address on titled “Racing Towards Singularity, Investing in Future Intelligence” by Yang Berbahagia (YBhg.) Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Chairman of Axiata Group Berhad and Independent Non-Executive Director at CGS MY. The event’s panel sessions and presentations on the Ringgit boost, carbon tax, data centres and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) featured CGS MY’s award-winning research team, listed corporates, and industry experts across technology, energy, and services sectors.

YBhg. Tan Sri Shahril Ridza in his keynote address said, “Technology today is not merely enhancing how we work; it is fundamentally redefining how value is created. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the next great multiplier for productivity and economic growth. For the capital market, we are seeing how investors value and reward future-ready organisations – from their ability to demonstrate scalable intelligence, operational agility, and robust digital infrastructure, AI-driven processes and capacity for long-term innovation.

But more importantly, AI is not about replacing people but about augmenting human capabilities to create new jobs and competencies. It is about enabling mobility, resilience and greater participation in a rapidly evolving economy. People are a critical pillar in the AI strategy, and this means empowering people with intelligent tools to ensure our teams understand not only how AI works but also its implications on governance, risk and long-term performance to sustain participation, competitiveness and value.

Nationally, it demands forward looking policies, public–private collaboration, and strategic investment in digital infrastructure to move up the value chain, attract high-quality investments and strengthen regional competitiveness. As Malaysia positions itself within the wider regional transformation, we need to ensure our investments in intelligence – in people, data and technology – translates to durable, long-term value for our customers, shareholders and employees.”

Khairi Shahrin Arief bin Baki, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CGS MY, said, “Racing Towards Singularity reflects a fundamental shift in how economies, industries, and capital markets are evolving. CGS MY too, has been transforming as an organisation. Our aspirations to be Asia’s global investment house has seen us shift from a traditional stockbroker to offer integrated financial services including investment banking, private wealth and asset management, with deeper advisory capabilities, stronger sector expertise, and wider regional connectivity. We focus on providing access and insights needed to navigate structural shifts in technology, sustainability, and high-value industries, whether from a G2G, B2G or retail perspective. Backed by our direct China heritage and extensive ASEAN and global networks, CGS MY is uniquely positioned to serve as a trusted partner that connects capital with opportunities, links businesses to markets, and supports stakeholders across the full spectrum of their investment and financing needs in Malaysia and the wider region.”

CGS MY also noted that while global uncertainties persist, Malaysia’s outlook is underpinned by structural reforms, improving investment quality and a clear policy direction toward innovation-led growth. As the country races toward economic singularity, collaboration between government, businesses, and capital markets will be essential to translate technological progress into sustainable value creation.

Mumbai,  Jan 8 : Romanos, the city’s premier destination for authentic Italian cuisine at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, presents Formaggi d’Italia, a curated, cheese-led culinary experience that places cheese at the heart of the table. Launched on 7th January 2026, the experience celebrates Italian tradition through craftsmanship, interaction, and immersive culinary storytelling.

Inspired by Italy’s regional cheese culture, the menu takes diners on a sensory journey, blending flavour, aroma, and narrative. Guests begin with an artisanal Italian cheese board featuring Bocconcini, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, pine nut-crusted goat cheese, Pecorino, and Provolone, complemented with JW herb crackers and mostarda.

Pasta offerings include indulgent Four Root Cheese Gnocchi with Brie, Fettuccine Quattro Formaggi, and Tortellini alla Fonduta, highlighting Italy’s rich, cheese-forward traditions. Comforting mains such as Chicken Parmigiana and Spinach Ricotta Lasagna with Brie add depth and warmth to the menu, while desserts like Classic Tiramisu and Sicilian Cannoli filled with Ricotta provide a sweet, timeless finish.

Formaggi d’Italia combines craftsmanship, indulgence, and storytelling, reinforcing Romanos at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar as a destination where authentic Italian flavours are elevated through immersive, experience-driven dining.