Founder and Managing Director Bala Ramajayam says the acquisition honours the TVS legacy while opening access to residential and commercial ownership in the city core
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A legacy landholding tied to Madurai’s industrial history finds a new chapter through a plotted development by G Square Group
Mumbai, 4 February 2026: G Square Group has acquired a five acre heritage land parcel in the heart of Madurai from the legacy owners of the TVS Group, marking one of the city’s most significant recent real estate transactions. The land was formerly owned by the late T. V. Sundaram Iyengar and is believed to be the TVS Group’s first landholding in Madurai, giving it strong historical and cultural relevance.
G Square Group has announced the project name as G Square Temple View Square (TVS), a premium plotted development located in Periyar, Madurai. The name reflects the historical connection of the land with T. V. Sundaram Iyengar and the TVS legacy. The project is situated close to the Periyar Bus Stand and near the Meenakshi Amman Temple, offering central city connectivity alongside proximity to one of Madurai’s most revered landmarks.
The overall land parcel, valued at approximately ₹300 crore, spans five acres, with 1.63 acres allocated for residential development, two acres earmarked for commercial use, and the remaining area designated for infrastructure and common amenities. The project will comprise 55 plots in total, including 50 residential plots and five commercial plots, catering to both end users and long term investors.
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Architecture and design leaders converge in Kolkata as MATECIA and Surfaces Reporter conclude three day regional showcase
Event Director Verticaa Dvivedi says strong participation and regional representation underline East and Northeast India’s growing design ecosystem
Kolkata, 5 February 2026: The MATECIA Exhibition, held alongside the Surfaces Reporter Architecture Event, concluded its East and Northeast India edition at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata after a three day run from 30 January to 1 February 2026, bringing together architects, interior designers, developers, and building material stakeholders from across the region.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of senior industry leaders and architects, with Ashish Vidyarthi, National Award winning actor, motivational speaker, and Founder of Ashish Vidyarthi and Associates, attending as Chief Guest. The platform also featured a keynote session at India Interior Retailing on Day Two by Keshav Bhajanka, Executive Director of Century Ply, and recognised architect Dulal Mukherjee with a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Surfaces Reporter Magazine.Spread across more than 1,50,000 square feet, the exhibition hosted over 100 interior and surface brands and recorded an estimated footfall of 14,000 to 16,000 visitors over three days. Attendees travelled from more than 100 towns and cities across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.
The platform facilitated interaction between architecture and design firms, interior designers, developers, dealers, and channel partners, representing projects across residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional segments. Engagement and footfall remained consistent across all three days, reflecting the scale and momentum of the region’s design and building materials ecosystem.Commenting on the conclusion of the event, Verticaa Dvivedi, Director of the Surfaces Reporter Architecture Event, said the response to the Kolkata edition highlighted the depth and maturity of the architectural community in East and Northeast India. She said the sustained participation, regional representation, and quality of dialogue between architects, designers, and industry stakeholders reinforced the relevance of platforms that are rooted in the region while maintaining national significance.
A key highlight of the event was Surfaces Reporter Salutes Architecture and Design Honours, held on 31 January 2026, which recognised around 100 architects and interior designers from East and Northeast India for contributions across residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional, and urban design categories. Among those recognised were Ar Jay Prakash Agarwal of Agrawal and Agrawal, Architects Planner and Interior Designer, Kolkata; Ar Anjan Gupta of Anjan Gupta Architects, Kolkata; Ar Santosh Banka of Banka and Associates, Guwahati; Ar Lalrinzuala Ralte of Catalyst Architecture, Aizawl; and interior designer Deborup Das of Internal Affairs, Kolkata.The honours were presented by a group of industry dignitaries including Ashoke Viswanathan, Professor and National Award winning film director; Rahul Todi, Managing Director of Shrachi Sports and Shrachi Housing Development; Pragat Dvivedi, Director of the MATECIA Exhibition; Verticaa Dvivedi; and Madhurima Chaudhary, Executive Director of Surfaces Reporter.
Speaking on the broader response to the exhibition, Pragat Dvivedi said the region is witnessing a transformation driven by evolving design aspirations and growing demand for globally benchmarked materials and solutions. He said Kolkata demonstrated how emerging regions will play a defining role in shaping the future of India’s architecture and building materials industry, alongside traditional metropolitan centres.In addition to the exhibition floor, the event featured India Interior Retailing, facilitating engagement between interior retail stakeholders and industry leaders, and the Surfaces Reporter Showcase, where brands presented products and architects shared professional observations, encouraging direct dialogue between designers and manufacturers.
With steady visitor engagement, strong professional participation, and active industry involvement across all three days, the MATECIA Exhibition and Surfaces Reporter Architecture Event concluded with a reinforced position as a key regional platform for East and Northeast India’s architecture and design community.At Prittle PrattleNews, featuring you virtuously, we celebrate the commitment and innovation. Led by Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is dedicated to sharing impactful stories that inspire change and create awareness. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more stories that matter.
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A Delivery First Expansion Strategy Takes Shape for a Quick Service Brand Through Rebel Launcher
Ankur Sharma of Rebel Foods and Masoud Mohamed of Easybites say the collaboration is enabling multi city scaling from Bengaluru and Hyderabad into markets such as Chennai.
Mumbai, February 5, 2026: A cloud kitchen led growth strategy is being deployed to support the expansion of Easybites, as the brand begins scaling across key Indian cities through Rebel Launcher, the brand growth platform of Rebel Foods.
As part of the collaboration, Easybites is currently operating out of ten Rebel Foods cloud kitchens across Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The brand plans to expand into additional cities, including Chennai, while increasing its presence across multiple neighbourhoods within each market.Easybites has built consumer traction through a focused menu centred on fried chicken, burgers, and wraps, designed specifically for delivery led consumption. Through Rebel Launcher, the brand is able to enter new markets faster, serve wider catchment areas from the outset, and refine performance using data driven insights while maintaining consistency and quality.
Ankur Sharma, Co founder at Rebel Foods, said that Rebel Launcher has been designed to create a collaborative growth ecosystem for restaurant brands. He said the platform enables partners such as Easybites to scale efficiently across geographies by leveraging Rebel Foods’ infrastructure, technology, and operational expertise.Masoud Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Easybites, said the platform has supported the brand’s rapid expansion across southern markets. He added that launching through Rebel Launcher allows Easybites to understand each market more deeply while reaching multiple locations within a city from the first day of operations, describing the partnership as a long term strategic alliance.
Rebel Launcher is structured to help partner brands expand with lower capital expenditure, shorter go to market timelines, and access to a shared cloud kitchen network, supply chain, and technology led operating systems. This allows brands to focus on food development and brand building, while infrastructure management and scalability are handled centrally.The Easybites collaboration adds to Rebel Launcher’s growing portfolio of partner brands across cuisines and formats. The platform currently supports brands including Natural’s Ice Cream, ITC, Taco Bell, WOW! Momo, Biryani Blues, SMOOR, Parsi Dairy Farms, Daryaganj, Harley’s Fine Baking, The Gourmet Baklava, Chaipoint, Anand Sweets and Savouries, and Go Zero, among others.
Through these partnerships, Rebel Launcher continues to position itself as a growth platform for restaurant brands seeking rapid, multi city expansion within India’s evolving food delivery ecosystem.At Prittle PrattleNews, featuring you virtuously, we celebrate the commitment and innovation. Led by Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is dedicated to sharing impactful stories that inspire change and create awareness. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more stories that matter.
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Badshah, Divine, and Armaan Malik lead Season Four of Royal Stag BoomBox
Brand custodians at Seagram’s Royal Stag say the live music property will tour four cities blending Bollywood and hip hop cultures
National, 5 February 2026: Seagram’s Royal Stag has announced the return of its experiential music property Royal Stag BoomBox with Season Four, expanding the platform into a four city live tour spanning Kolkata, Vizag, Mumbai, and Mohali.
Season Four will commence on 21 February 2026 in Kolkata, followed by Vizag on 7 March, Mumbai on 14 March, and Mohali on 28 March. The property continues its core format of bringing together Bollywood melodies and contemporary hip hop, positioning itself at the intersection of live music, youth culture, and immersive entertainment.The Season Four line up is led by Badshah, Divine, and Armaan Malik, alongside performances by Neeti Mohan, Nikhita Gandhi, Rashmeet Kaur, Sreerama Chandra, and the rock band Fossils. The tour will also feature hip hop artists Raftaar and Dino James, with DJ Sahil Gulati joining the line up. Expanding beyond music, the festival will include a live gaming face off featuring gaming creator Payal Dhare.
Since its inception, Royal Stag BoomBox has built a reputation for cross genre collaborations that reflect evolving youth preferences. The platform blends music with cultural elements spanning fashion, food, and gaming, creating a multi dimensional live experience tailored to contemporary audiences.Royal Stag BoomBox is known for its large scale stage production, immersive sound and lighting design, interactive fan zones, and city specific cultural showcases that reflect the identity of each host location. Each edition is curated to create a distinct experience while maintaining a consistent format across cities.
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Issuer Engagement and Investor Awareness Take Centre Stage in India’s Bond Market Initiative with SEBI
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the inaugural outreach programme, conducted with NSE and BSE, is aimed at improving participation, transparency, and trust through the “Bonds – Ek Sashakt Bandhan” initiative.
Mumbai, February 4, 2026: Efforts to deepen participation and improve confidence in India’s corporate bond market were highlighted at the inaugural Bond Market Issuer Outreach Programme conducted by Securities and Exchange Board of India in collaboration with BSE and National Stock Exchange of India. The programme brought together regulators, corporate bond issuers, institutional investors, market intermediaries, and industry and investor associations.
India’s corporate bond market has expanded steadily over the last decade, growing from Rs 17.5 trillion in FY15 to Rs 53.6 trillion in FY25, translating into an annual growth rate of about 12 percent. With continued reforms, innovation, and institutional strengthening, projections indicate that the market could cross Rs 100 trillion to Rs 120 trillion by 2030. The expansion of the bond market is considered critical for mobilising long term capital, reducing dependence on bank financing, and supporting infrastructure, industrial growth, and climate related investments.A key feature of the programme was the introduction of the tagline “Bonds – Ek Sashakt Bandhan” for online bond platform providers. The initiative is intended to improve recall, reinforce trust, and assure investors of transparency, safety, and reliability in corporate bond investments. Alongside this, SEBI, BSE, and NSE released a documentary tracing the development of India’s bond market, as well as investor awareness and protection videos to improve understanding of corporate bonds among retail investors.
Speaking at the programme, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of SEBI, said the next phase of corporate bond market development will depend on coordinated efforts by issuers, investors, intermediaries, stock exchanges, and regulators. He added that SEBI, in coordination with market infrastructure institutions and online bond platform providers, will continue outreach initiatives for issuers alongside awareness programmes for retail investors.Sundararaman Ramamurthy, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BSE, said that while bond platforms play an important role in facilitating issuance and trading of debt instruments, the development of a vibrant corporate bond market requires a holistic ecosystem. He highlighted the importance of a strong sovereign yield curve, broader issuer participation beyond top rated entities, effective risk hedging tools, and a clear value proposition for retail investors.
Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSE, said that India’s corporate bond market growth has been supported by structural reforms and increasing confidence among market participants. He noted that NSE’s electronic bidding and request for quote platforms have enabled transparent and competitive price discovery in both primary and secondary markets, adding that continued innovation and collaboration will be essential to strengthening the debt market ecosystem.
The outreach programme reflects a coordinated effort by regulators and exchanges to deepen issuer and investor engagement and build a more inclusive and resilient corporate bond market aligned with India’s long term economic objectives.At Prittle PrattleNews, featuring you virtuously, we celebrate the commitment and innovation. Led by Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is dedicated to sharing impactful stories that inspire change and create awareness. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more stories that matter.
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Sixty bottles, three decades, and one collector vision shape ABD Maestro’s first ultra luxury expression
Managing Director Bikram Basu says The Collective is designed to be acquired on pre order by serious collectors rather than sold at scale
Mumbai, 5 February 2026: ABD Maestro has unveiled The Collective, a new ultra luxury spirits initiative defined by extreme rarity, long aged provenance, and a deliberate focus on collectors rather than volume led distribution.
The first expression under The Collective is a 34 year old Speyside Single Malt Scotch whisky, distilled in 1991 at the Macallan Distillery and matured for more than three decades. The release is restricted to just 60 hand filled decanters, each individually numbered, engraved, and manually gold lettered in Scotland.The whisky is presented in a handmade wooden outer box, with visible evidence of craftsmanship and individuality. Each bottle is accompanied by a personally signed letter from Ranveer Singh, who is a co founder of ABD Maestro. The expression is priced at ₹11 lakh for a 700 ml bottle in Maharashtra and is available strictly through pre order, travel retail, and select cities in India.
According to the company, the 34 year old single malt balances delicate floral notes and soft citrus with malty depth and sherry led richness, reflecting extended maturation and traditional Speyside character. The whisky has been custom made for ABD Maestro in collaboration with Speyside Capital, which has acted as the brand and project partner for the release.Commenting on the release, Bikram Basu, Managing Director of ABD Maestro, said the intent behind The Collective is to curate spirits that are acquired rather than sold. He said each edition is shaped by quiet luxury, uncompromising craftsmanship, and a belief that rarity and provenance carry value in themselves for collectors and connoisseurs.
The company said future expressions under The Collective will continue to focus on long aged, limited availability spirits, positioning India as a destination for discerning collectors seeking access to rare global whisky expressions without compromising on authenticity or craft.ABD Maestro operates as the super premium and luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders and Distillers, with a portfolio focused on small batch releases, heritage driven sourcing, and collector oriented positioning.
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A Universal Anticoagulant Reversal Therapy Moves Closer to Late Stage Trials with Fresh Capital
Dr Sasha Bakhru says 108 BioCapital’s $20 million investment into Pinwheel Therapeutics will fund a Phase 2b trial of Ciraparantag, a late stage anticoagulant reversal asset.
India, February 5, 2026: Pinwheel Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing differentiated therapeutic assets, has raised $20 million from US based growth equity firm 108 BioCapital. The capital will support a Phase 2b clinical trial of Ciraparantag, a universal anticoagulant reversal therapy.
The investment follows the first close of over $40 million by 108 BioCapital, which is in the process of registering a Gift City feeder vehicle. The fund is backed by several prominent investors, including the family office of Mike Bingle of Silverlake Partners, Claypond, the family office of Dr Ranjan Pai, Chairman and Managing Director of Manipal Group, the Daftary family, promoters of Bharat Serum, Suresh Vazirani of Erba TransAsia Group, and Siddharth Parekh, Founder of Paragon Partners, along with other US based and global institutional investors.The transaction represents a special situation recapitalisation of a late stage clinical asset acquired following the sale of PE backed Covis Pharmaceuticals to Azurity Pharmaceuticals. The investment comes ahead of a defined late stage clinical inflection point for Ciraparantag.
Commenting on the investment, Sasha Bakhru, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of 108 BioCapital, said the transaction marks the fund’s inaugural investment and reflects its focus on next generation clinical stage opportunities addressing high impact unmet medical needs. He added that Ciraparantag has the potential to address a significant gap in emergency anticoagulant reversal following the withdrawal of Andexxa from the US market in December 2025.Ciraparantag was originally invented and developed by Perosphere Pharmaceuticals and is designed to reverse the effects of direct oral Factor Xa inhibitors such as Eliquis, Xarelto, and Lixiana, as well as direct thrombin inhibitors like Pradaxa, and both low molecular weight and unfractionated heparins. The therapy is being developed as a ready to use intravenous injection for emergency settings including trauma, intracranial haemorrhage, and urgent surgical procedures.
Pinwheel Therapeutics holds worldwide rights and patents for Ciraparantag until at least the first quarter of 2034. The company also retains the flexibility to re license territories, creating potential non dilutive revenue streams and further de risking the asset ahead of a strategic exit.General Partners at 108 BioCapital, Shom Jagtiani and Shahryar Oveissi, said the US healthcare market presents a strong opportunity, with the fund maintaining a pipeline of pre identified portfolio companies. They noted that the firm follows an operationally engaged investment approach, working closely with management teams to navigate critical clinical and commercial milestones.
The global anticoagulant reversal market is estimated at approximately $1.4 billion and continues to expand as the use of direct oral anticoagulants increases among aging populations in the US and Europe. Despite the scale of the market, limited approved therapies and clinical competition have historically constrained effective reversal options.At Prittle PrattleNews, featuring you virtuously, we celebrate the commitment and innovation. Led by Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is dedicated to sharing impactful stories that inspire change and create awareness. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more stories that matter.
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Academic Collaboration Moves Beyond Exchanges as Global Direction Takes Shape at ISME
Founder Director Dr Nitin Garg says the newly formed International Advisory Council will guide faculty exchange, student mobility, and research partnerships aligned with global accreditation standards.
Bengaluru, February 5, 2026: As management education institutions reassess how global engagement is built and sustained, the International School of Management Excellence has constituted an International Advisory Council to strengthen its long term international strategy across academics, research, and institutional collaboration.
The council brings together senior academic leaders and industry practitioners with experience across Europe, Southeast Asia, and India. Its mandate is to systematise ISME’s global efforts spanning faculty exchange, student mobility, curriculum integration, and joint research, while ensuring alignment with international accreditation benchmarks.The advisory body includes ISME Founder Director Dr Nitin Garg and senior global members such as Prof. Dr. Harald J. Bolsinger, Professor at THWS Germany and Director of the Master’s programme in Managing Global Dynamics, Alex Loh, Executive Director at MDIS Singapore, Prof. Dr. Macario Fernandes, Founder of Macarism Integrated Services in the United Kingdom, and Pronob J. Chetia, Senior People and Culture leader at Volvo Group Singapore.
Internal members from ISME include Dr Rony G. Kurien, Dean, Pallavi Jain, Director International Relations, Manasa Ravishakar, and Dr Purnajit Chatterjee, Head of External Relations, Training and Consultancy, ensuring academic and operational continuity between global strategy and campus execution.Speaking on the formation of the council, Dr Nitin Garg said that internationalisation must go beyond short term travel programmes or standalone memorandums of understanding. He said that meaningful global engagement requires sustained collaboration on knowledge creation through faculty exchange and student mobility, adding that the council has been created to bring rigour, accountability, and execution focus to ISME’s international efforts.
ISME currently maintains academic partnerships across seven countries, including Singapore, Germany, France, the United States, Belarus, and Malaysia. Student exchange and immersion programmes are already operational with partner institutions in Singapore and Germany.The International Advisory Council will work to expand these engagements across ISME’s full academic portfolio. Its focus areas include research collaboration, faculty exchange, online certification initiatives, and broader student mobility programmes aimed at strengthening global exposure for both faculty and learners.
As part of its long term vision, ISME plans to further widen the council’s global representation across regions to support sustained international collaboration and embed global perspectives more deeply within its academic ecosystem.At Prittle PrattleNews, featuring you virtuously, we celebrate the commitment and innovation. Led by Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is dedicated to sharing impactful stories that inspire change and create awareness. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more stories that matter.
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A fragrance led Valentine collection anchors a multi platform campaign with Kimirica
Season of Love range brings together curated gift sets, limited edition fragrances, and a Bridgerton inspired collaboration
Mumbai, 3 February 2026: Kimirica has introduced its Valentine season offering titled Season of Love, centred on fragrance led storytelling and curated self care gift sets designed to mark relationships of romance, friendship, and personal expression.
At the heart of the collection is a limited edition collaboration inspired by the Bridgerton universe, translating themes of elegance and romance into a sensorial gifting experience. The range features three immersive fragrances, Lady in Silver infused with White Wisteria, Mayfair Soiree infused with Orange Rind and Cedar, and Midnight Masquerade infused with Neroli and Thyme. Each fragrance is positioned to reflect a distinct mood, extending Kimirica’s approach to experiential gifting.Alongside the collaboration, Kimirica continues to offer its established Valentine collections, Love Story and The Gentleman. These ranges remain central to the brand’s seasonal portfolio, offering familiar expressions of romance, grooming, and refined self care through fragrance and ritual based formats.
Gifting for men is anchored by The Gentleman Collection, characterised by a musk and amber fragrance profile and designed around everyday grooming rituals. The collection includes face, body, and hair care products available in full size and travel friendly formats, as well as curated gift sets such as The Gentleman Bath Care Trio, Treasure Trove, Experience Set, and Travel Case. Complementing this is the French Note Collection, centred on authentic French Lavender, and a newly introduced home fragrance range featuring woody spicy, green, aqua, and oriental scent profiles across collections including The Souq, Figure It Out, Bella Amalfi, and Bling Tiger.For women, the Valentine range is led by the Love Story collection, recognised for its Night Blooming Jasmine and Gardenia fragrance and positioned as a long standing seasonal favourite. Eau de Parfums such as Mi Amor, an amber based fragrance, and Red Carpet, from the chypre family, add differentiated fragrance expressions. The Bridgerton inspired Lady in Silver, along with Mayfair Soiree and Midnight Masquerade, further expands the range with floral green and citrus profiles presented as limited edition gifting options.
A key highlight of the season is the Celebration of Love Advent Calendar, positioned as a keepsake gifting format. Inspired by symbolic promises associated with long term relationships, the calendar includes 14 self care products spanning bath, body, skincare, fragrance, and hair care, bringing together products from multiple Kimirica ranges into a single premium offering.The Season of Love collection is available across leading e commerce platforms including Nykaa, Tira Beauty, Amazon India, Swiggy, Blinkit, and Zepto. The range is also available at Kimirica’s physical stores in Indore, Mumbai, and Delhi, as well as through select global retail partners.
Founded in 2012, Kimirica operates as a luxury lifestyle brand focused on fragrance driven storytelling, vegan formulations, and experiential product design. Through its Valentine campaign, the brand is positioning seasonal gifting as a cohesive, multi category experience built around fragrance and ritual.At Prittle PrattleNews, featuring you virtuously, we celebrate the commitment and innovation. Led by Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is dedicated to sharing impactful stories that inspire change and create awareness. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more stories that matter.