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South African Tourism successfully concluded the Kolkata leg of its Annual India Roadshow after launching the initiative at OTM Mumbai, reinforcing India’s growing importance as a key source market. Led by Marketing and Communications Manager (MEISEA) Mitalee Karmarkar, the roadshow provided a strategic platform to deepen engagement with the Indian travel trade and identify new opportunities across leisure, corporate, and MICE travel segments. The event featured over 40 exhibitors showcasing diverse tourism offerings and attracted participation from more than 220 travel trade agents in Kolkata. The multi-city roadshow will next move to Delhi on February 12, aiming to further strengthen…

Efforts to build inclusive and mentally healthy workplaces in India are gaining momentum as organisations increasingly recognise that mental health and inclusion must go hand in hand. Experts emphasise that for LGBTQIA+ employees, workplace wellbeing is closely linked to identity, belonging, and the freedom to express their authentic selves without fear of judgement or discrimination. Progressive companies are moving beyond generic mental health frameworks and adopting policies that acknowledge diverse employee experiences shaped by gender, sexuality, disability, and neurodiversity. Measures such as extending healthcare benefits to partners, ensuring access to mental health professionals familiar with LGBTQIA+ concerns, creating gender-affirmation policies,…

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR) on Monday announced the commencement of operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu’s Ranipet district. The plant marks the first phase of a greenfield project that will produce next-generation vehicles, including electric vehicles, for both Tata Motors and JLR brands. The first vehicle to roll out from the facility is the locally manufactured Range Rover Evoque, a globally popular luxury SUV known for its premium design and craftsmanship. The plant was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in the…

Global hospitality major Hyatt has appointed S. Vidyashankar as the Regional Vice President of Human Resources for India and Southwest Asia, reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand across the region. With over 23 years of experience in hospitality human resources, including more than two decades with Hyatt, Vidyashankar is expected to play a key role in shaping the company’s regional people strategy. In his new role, he will work closely with regional and hotel leadership teams to strengthen leadership capabilities, nurture talent, and promote people practices aligned with Hyatt’s global purpose and values. The focus will…

Berger Paints India Limited reported largely stable revenue growth for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, even as profits declined due to scale effects, continued brand investments and market uncertainties. According to the company’s Q3 results, consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹2,984 crore, marginally up 0.3% from ₹2,975.1 crore in the same quarter last year. EBITDA remained almost flat at ₹471 crore, while net profit fell 8.3% year-on-year to ₹271.3 crore. On a standalone basis, revenue rose 0.4% to ₹2,595 crore, while net profit declined 2.5% to ₹298.4 crore. For the nine-month period ended December 2025, consolidated revenue grew…