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2025 World Trade Centers Association Member Forum to Focus on Private Sector’s Role in Strengthening Global Business Ties

World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center (WTC) locations in nearly 100 countries and territories, will virtually host its 2025 WTCA Member Forum from October 27-29. With the theme “Empowering Emerging Voices,” this years event will highlight WTCA’s rising leaders and the experienced voices who guide, mentor and empower international trade collaboration. The Forum will also provide a platform to highlight those regions and industries emerging as key players in today’s global economy.

2025 WTCA Member Forum October 27-29. Virtual Only. Theme “Empowering Emerging Voices”. Focus on Private Sector’s Role in Strengthening Global Business Ties

The three-day Forum is one of the association’s flagship annual events. To be held fully virtual this year, the 2025 Member Forum will allow members worldwide to participate more easily than ever. Attended by WTCA members, the Forum will feature panels and interactive workshops designed to equip participants with tools for navigating a changing international landscape, reflecting WTCA’s commitment to promoting free and fair trade, open markets and healthy competition.

The Forum’s agenda combines interactive workshops, panels and networking opportunities to connect members across generations and regions. Key sessions include a “Mentor-Mentee Match Up,” where experienced leaders share guidance and emerging voices gain insights, as well as “The Future of Trade: Economic Trends Shaping the Next Decade,” “State of Global Trade and Investment,” “Networking with a Purpose” and “Cross-Cultural Communication in a Global Network.” To view the full event agenda, click here.

This year’s Member Forum comes at a crucial time as global trade conditions continue to evolve rapidly,” said John E. Drew, WTCA Chair, Board of Directors. “WTCA serves as a trusted resource for businesses navigating these challenges, with members sharing real-time updates on tariffs, restrictions and regulations to stay competitive. The Forum is a key annual touchpoint for exchanging ideas, building relationships and strengthening connections across our global network. It reflects our association’s global mission and reinforces our commitment to supporting members in an ever-evolving international landscape.”

The 2025 WTCA Member Forum will also kick off the official countdown to the highly anticipated 56th Annual WTCA Global Business Forum, which will be hosted April 19-22, 2026 in the United States by WTC Greater Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Crystal Edn, WTCA’s Executive Director-Member Services, said, “The Member Forum brings our global network together to share ideas and take action. This year’s fully virtual format makes it easier than ever for members worldwide to participate. Through interactive workshops and cross-generational dialogue, participants will gain practical tools, build new connections, and leave energized to navigate the evolving trade landscape and pursue global opportunities.”

For more information about the 2025 WTCA Member Forum, please click here. Also, follow along on social media via #WTCAEvents.

Meghavi Wellness Opens Third Air SpaLounge at Mumbai International Airport (T2)

Meghavi Wellness, one of India’s largest family spa chains, has announced the opening of its third Air SpaLounge inside Mumbai International Airport (T2). Located near Gate 47 in the departures terminal in International Level 4, this new facility offers international travellers a mix of Indian herbal therapies and global massage favourites in a spa environment designed exclusively for flyers in transit.

Meghavi Wellness opens a new Air SpaLounge at Mumbai T2 (Level 4) offering specialized therapies for flyers in transit

The Air SpaLounge introduces passengers to a resort-style menu that spans from 20-minute quick relief services to three-hour long-haul recovery sessions. Services include herbal potli therapy, hot stone, warm bamboo, Swedish, Balinese, and deep tissue massages, alongside beauty and grooming essentials such as facials, anti-ageing treatments, body polish, and traditional champi head massage.

For travellers seeking non-touch therapies, the lounge also features vibro-acoustic chairs and compression boot therapies to relieve fatigue and improve circulation. The facility includes exclusive couple rooms, private shower pods, and therapy suites designed to combine comfort, privacy, and efficiency for passengers on tight layovers.

Prashant Jain, Co-Founder, Meghavi Wellness

We see Meghavi’s role as leading a mindset shift in how people view wellness and self-care. What was once seen as an indulgence is now becoming an essential part of health, fitness, and family wellbeing. Through our national family membership, we’ve created an all-access model that allows members to use the same wellness hours across 55 city outlets and 5 Air SpaLounges in 15 cities from hotels and clubs to airports.

The idea is to make wellness infrastructure as accessible as a gym or coffee chain, but with deeper purpose. Our Air SpaLounges extend that same vision into airports, turning waiting time into recovery time. This is what we call transit wellness a redefinition of how travelers experience rest, balance, and self-care while on the move. Ultimately, Meghavi stands for making self-care a healthy, habitual ritual for the modern Indian family and the global traveler alike.”

Sujith C, CEO, Meghavi Wellness

India’s wellness sector is expanding rapidly, and it is time we showcase our capabilities on a global stage. With Air SpaLounges in Mumbai and Bhopal already running successfully, this new launch marks another step in building world-class wellness infrastructure for international flyers. We will be opening our fifth Air SpaLounge soon, and with our national family membership model, travellers can now access both city spas and airport lounges with a single Wellness Passport.

Megha Dinesh, Co-Founder, Meghavi Wellness

Building the three Air SpaLounges at Mumbai T2 tested every aspect of execution from airport constraints and multi-stakeholder coordination to airside security and sleepless nights that made the terminal my second home. We have created a haat of cultures, reflecting Wellness as a Celebration – Scandinavian warmth, Japanese Zen, and India’s soulful textures built with natural stone, textured paints, and rustic brick. For travellers, where Travel wellness is under served, time is currency and space a lever, we designed express services with therapeutic outcomes, frictionless check-ins, touch to machine based therapies and quick showers. The bigger vision was always productising Indian wellness into lounges and memberships formats that are consistent, scalable, and exportable.”

Why It Matters for Travelers

  • Location: Inside T2 Departures International Level 4, near Gate 47 – no need to leave the terminal

  • Flexibility: Options from short breaks to extended wellness sessions

  • Privacy: Dedicated rooms and shower suites for comfort and convenience

  • Accessibility: Walk-in access; no advance booking required

The Air SpaLounge model is part of a growing international trend where airport downtime is being reimagined as recovery time. Similar lounges are already operating at Mumbai’s domestic terminals and in Bhopal, with further expansion underway at other Indian airports.

For passengers, this addition means that long waits, tight connections, or late-night departures can now include the opportunity to reset, refresh, and prepare for the journey ahead without leaving the airport.

Ronald McDonald House Launches its First House in India for Families of Children Undergoing Medical Treatment

‘No family should face their childs medical journey alone’. This powerful belief has driven Ronald McDonald House, for five decades to create havens for millions of families across 62 countries. Today, this commitment reaches a historic milestone in India. The country’s first Ronald McDonald House opens in Mumbai, offering a home away from home for families of children undergoing medical treatment, bringing hope, comfort, and community support to families when they need it most.

India’s first Ronald McDonald House opens in Mumbai, offering a home away from home for families of children undergoing medical treatment

The Ronald McDonald House was inaugurated by Advocate Ashish Shelar, Honble Minister for Information Technology, Government of Maharashtra, in the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Mr. Bhushan Gagrani, Honble Municipal Commissioner, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Dr. Kailash Sharma, Dean Projects, Academic, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and Smita Jatia, Chairwoman, Ronald McDonald House India. The ceremony marked an important milestone in bringing this crucial support facility to families in need.

This state-of-the-art home is all set to support families traveling to Mumbai from across Maharashtra and neighbouring states for their childrens medical journeys. Strategically located in Mahim (West), close to leading paediatric hospitals, the 3,200 sq. ft. facility features 16 fully furnished private rooms and can support more than 500 families annually. Families will be provided with complimentary accommodation, nutritious meals, hospital transport, counselling and 24/7 support from dedicated staff, enabling them to focus entirely on their child’s recovery. It will have shared amenities include a communal kitchen, play areas, and spaces designed to foster connection and comfort during the most difficult times.

The House was inaugurated by Adv Ashish Shelar, Honble IT Minister, Maharashtra Govt., Bhushan Gagrani, Honble Municipal Commissioner, BMC, Dr. Kailash Sharma, Dean Projects, Academic, Tata Memorial Hospital

Smita Jatia, Chairwoman, Ronald McDonald House India said, “This is truly a historic moment for us at the Ronald McDonald House. Since we began our journey with our first Family Room at the BJ Wadia Hospital in 2016, we have dreamed of opening a Ronald McDonald House in India. With this first house, we are turning that dream into reality, ensuring families find strength, comfort, and community when they need it most. This house symbolizes our commitment to standing by such families, every step of the way. When a child is ill, the entire family needs support. This house provides a nurturing environment where families can find respite, share experiences with others on similar journeys, and build a network of care. We believe that families heal better together, and this house embodies that belief in every aspect of its design and operation.”

Advocate Ashish Shelar, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Government of Maharashtra said, “Being part of the BMC for years, I have seen the struggle that the patients and their families suffer. When we see many patients who travel from a long distance, from any part of rural Maharashtra, the kind of charges one has to pay to have a room is often unaffordable. We have seen many parents who block their space on the footpath by putting their belongings there, since there is no choice. This Ronald McDonald House is fulfilling this demand with magnanimity of heart and genuine kindness, and I must congratulate it. I appreciate that you have named it a house. That warmth, that kindness, and this approach itself are evident in calling it a house. This is a role model for many who want to be generous and kind to humankind.”

For families traveling long distances for treatment, the challenge of finding safe, affordable accommodation in Mumbai is often overwhelming. “Every morning, we travel hours to reach the hospital. We often have no choice but to wait outside the hospital, sitting on the pavement with our belongings. Many nights we had no safe place to sleep, and my younger child would go without food or shelter while we focused on treatment. A facility like this House means we no longer have to worry about the basics. We can finally give all our energy and attention to our child’s healing,” shared one parent whose experience reflects that of countless families.

Ronald McDonald House model eases burden of accommodation, meals and transportation by allowing parents to stay close, maintain routines, and build support networks with other families on similar journeys. Global studies have shown that such proximity contributes significantly to a child’s healing and recovery.

The Mumbai House builds on Ronald McDoanld House India’s growing footprint. Since 2016, its Family Rooms at BJ Wadia Hospital, Mumbai and Government Cancer Hospital, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have already supported thousands of families. With this landmark opening, Ronald McDonald House India sets its sights on an ambitious 2030 vision to establish 3 Family Rooms and 5 Houses across 5 cities, transforming the healing journey for thousands more Indian families. The launch of India’s first Ronald McDonald House is not just about infrastructure, it is about creating spaces where families find hope, strength, and the power to heal together.

Bisleri International Wins Mahatma Award 2025 for CSR Excellence in Waste and Material Productivity

Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading packaged drinking water company, has been conferred with the prestigious Mahatma Award 2025 under the category of CSR Excellence – Waste and Material Productivity. The award recognises Bisleri’s commitment towards building a circular economy and driving large-scale impact through its sustainability initiatives. This year, the Mahatma Award received over 2,100 entries, of which 265 organisations were shortlisted, and only 90 winners were recognized across diverse categories.

Bisleri International Wins Mahatma Awards 2025 in Waste & Material Productivity

The award ceremony was graced by distinguished guests including Dr. Kiran Bedi, Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and India’s first woman IPS officer, as the Chief Guest, along with Guests of Honour Mr. A. Annamalai, Director, National Gandhi Museum – New Delhi.

The Mahatma Award, the highest honor in the realm of social impact, draws its inspiration from the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi. Embodying the spirit of his enduring legacy, this prestigious award recognizes and celebrates individuals and organizations that are catalysts for positive change, dedicating their efforts to making the world a better place. Recipients of the Mahatma Award are changemakers and visionaries who exemplify Gandhis ideals through their transformative work. Instituted by Gandhian and lawyer Mr. Amit Sachdeva and supported by Ms. Rajashree Birla of the Aditya Birla Group.

On receiving this prestigious recognition, Mr Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International, said, “It is a great honour to receive the Mahatma Award on behalf of Bisleri. This recognition is not just for us, but for every partner and community member who has walked with us on our sustainability journey. Inspired by Gandhiji’s values, we are committed to promoting responsible choices and advancing the circular economy through the Bisleri Greener Promise. This award is dedicated to the entire Bisleri team, whose passion drives our purpose every day, and to the communities that inspire us to keep building a greener, more sustainable India.”

Bisleri was recognised for its flagship programme, Bisleri Greener Promise, which promotes plastic circularity, water conservation, waste segregation, and responsible recycling. Through active engagement with housing societies, schools, corporates, and civic authorities across India, the programme fosters responsible consumption and drives innovation for a greener, more sustainable future.

About Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.

With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the countrys largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 114 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water.

Bisleri International has a strong presence with 128 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Rev, Bisleri Spyci Jeera, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform – Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep.

The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation and sustainability.

For more information on Bisleri International, our people, brands, and OSR initiatives, visit www.bisleri.com.

Trident Group Announces Grand Diwali Celebrations Across Sanghera and Budhni

Trident Group, one of India’s leading and most diversified business conglomerates, celebrated Values Day with immense enthusiasm and pride at Budhni, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the core principles that define the organisation – Honesty & Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, and Continuous Growth & Development. The event honoured team members who exemplify these values in their daily work, reflecting Trident’s deep-rooted belief that values are the foundation of its success.

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Chairman Emeritus, Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta addressing members through a video message during the Values Day celebrations at Budhni

As the spirit of celebration continues, Trident Group has also begun its grand Diwali festivities at Sanghera, marking the start of a joyous season filled with togetherness and festive cheer.

The much-awaited Trident Diwali Sale has already started at Sanghera, running from 4th to 13th October 2025 between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, offering exclusive festive deals on Trident’s premium home and lifestyle products. The sale promises a delightful shopping experience, allowing patrons to bring home the warmth and splendour of Diwali with Trident’s trusted quality.

At Budhni, the Trident Diwali Sale will be held from 8th to 16th October 2025, extending the festive spirit with special offers and exciting experiences for visitors.

Adding to the festive fervour, the Trident Diwali Mela is set to take place from 11th to 14th Oct for Budhni and 11th to 13th Oct for Sanghera. The mela will feature a vibrant mix of cultural performances, local delicacies, artisan stalls, and family entertainment-creating a lively celebration of tradition, creativity, and community spirit.

With a perfect blend of values, festive shopping, cultural experiences, and heartfelt appreciation, Trident’s Diwali Celebrations 2025 stand as a radiant tribute to unity, prosperity, and the enduring spirit of giving.

About Trident Group
Trident Limited is the flagship company of Trident Group, an Indian business conglomerate and global player. Headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab, Trident Limited is a vertically integrated textile (Yarn, Bath & Bed Linen) and Paper (Wheat Straw-based) manufacturer. Tridents towels, yarns, bedsheets, and paper businesses have earned global recognition and are delighting millions of customers across India and the world. Trident is one of the largest players in home textiles in India.

Supplying national, captive, and retailer-owned brands; the organization is highly decorated with awards from its customers, vendors, and various government entities in recognition of advancing the highest standards in product quality, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. The company operates in three major business segments: Textiles, Paper, and Chemicals, with its manufacturing facilities in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.

For more information about Trident Group , please visit www.tridentindia.com.

Institute of Design, JKLU Wins International Don Norman Design Award 2025 for Impactful Design Education

The Institute of Design at JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) has won the international Don Norman Design Award (DNDA) 2025 “for transforming learning and cultivating the next generation of humanity-centred designers” through its Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programmes.

The Institute of Design at JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) has won the international Don Norman Design Award (DNDA) 2025 for its B.Des and M.Des programmes

JKLU’s Institute of Design is the only design institute from India to be selected for this award this year, along with institutions from the USA, Mexico, Hungary, Israel, UK, New Zealand and Brazil.

DNDA recognises education programmes that have demonstrated “excellence in humanity-centred design education” and play a “pivotal role in cultivating a new generation of leaders poised to positively impact the world”.

Education is the foundation of lasting change. These awardees were selected by our global panel of advisors and judges for exemplifying what it means to design not just for today, but to prepare learners, communities, and future leaders to reimagine tomorrow. Their graduates are doing impactful, innovative, sustainable Humanity-Centered Design (HCD+) work across the globe,” DNDA said in its statement announcing the winners.

The Systems Design programme at Institute of Design, JKLU stood out in this international competition for its innovative pedagogical approach and balance towards systems thinking and community linkages.

DNDA said that the programme was “noted for exemplary faculty guidance, partnership projects and community immersion providing students relevant environments for design integration opportunities.”

The award jury applauded the programme in preparing students for the real world through an empathic, participatory and co-creative lens germane to humanity-centered design principles,” it added.

Don Norman Design Award was established by Professor Don Norman, a luminary in the world of design with a distinguished career as an author, teacher, founder, advisor, and executive at renowned companies such as Apple and HP.

Sharing his remarks on winning the prestigious award, Professor Vijaysekhar Chellaboina Vice Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, said, “The Don Norman Design Award 2025 is a recognition of the importance of the innovative pedagogical approach that the Institute of Design has integrated in its B.Des and M.Des programmes for preparing the next-generation of design leaders who can work collaboratively with communities to find solutions to systemic issues.”

This is a moment of reckoning. This award validates our systems thinking approach and pedagogy. That we are preparing our students for the real world and keeping them ahead of the curve prove that we are truly future-ready,” said Professor A Balasubramaniam, Director of the Institute of Design at JKLU.

The DNDA 2025 Laureates will be honoured at a ceremony during the DNDA Summit scheduled to be held from November 19-21, 2025 at the Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre.

BPTP Sponsored Deepotsav at BPTP Astaire Gardens, Celebrated Six Vibrant Days of Culture and Bagged the Best Pandal Award

BPTP Ltd., a leading real estate developer founded by Kabul Chawla in the Delhi NCR region, proudly sponsored and hosted a six-day-long Deepotsav celebration for its BPTP Astaire Gardens residents, organized in association with the Astaire Garden Pooja Evam Sanskritik Samiti (AGPSS). Held from September 27 to October 2, 2025, the event featured diverse cultural programs, engaging activities, and community bonding moments that brought a festive spirit to residents.

BPTP-sponsored Deepotsav at BPTP Astaire Gardens, celebrated six vibrant days of culture and bagged the Best Pandal Award

The celebration concluded on a high note, with BPTP Astaire Gardens receiving the first prize in the Best Pandal category at the 2025 Gurgaon Sharad Samman Samiti Durga Puja awards, reflecting the community’s cultural vibrancy and creativity.

Deepotsav opened with an inauguration and lamp lighting, followed by daily rituals, cultural performances, quizzes, resident-led programs, and music for all ages. Highlights included Sandhyarati, Dandiya dances, a puppet show, Ram Leela, and the concluding Sindur Khela, which marked the end of Durgotsav.

Astaire Gardens was abuzz with excitement throughout the festival, featuring over 25 food and themed stalls, as well as a dedicated Kids Zone, ensuring a delightful culinary and recreational experience for both families and children. Safety was paramount, with a doctor, two associates, and an on-site ambulance available as part of a doctors help desk, providing reassurance and comfort to all attendees.

Speaking on the success of the event, Mr. Pritam Basak, President, Astaire Garden Pooja Evam Sanskritik Samiti (AGPSS) said, “Deepotsav 2025 was a true celebration of community spirit and cultural pride. We extend our heartfelt thanks to BPTP for their generous sponsorship and unwavering support, which made this event a resounding success. Together, we created an unforgettable experience for our residents, and winning the Best Pandal award is a shared achievement for the entire Astaire Gardens family.”

The festival also hosted a photography competition, inviting younger residents to capture and celebrate the spirit of Deepotsav. Residents also enjoyed a variety of food stalls and dance performances, further enlivening the festive mood.

With Deepotsav 2025, BPTP Astaire Gardens once again proved how modern community living can blend seamlessly with cultural richness and tradition, fostering togetherness and joy in one of Gurgaon’s most vibrant residential addresses.

About BPTP
BPTP is one of India’s most trusted and leading real estate developers, with a strong presence in the Delhi-NCR region. Led by Chairman and MD Kabul Chawla, the company has delivered over 25,000 homes, as well as numerous landmark residential and commercial projects that blend cutting-edge design, modern architecture, and sustainable living solutions. Known for its innovative and customer-centric approach, BPTP continues to redefine urban luxury through future-first development, premium amenities, and a commitment to excellence, transparency, and elegant, efficient living.

Forex Legacy to Future Global Payments: GlobalPay to Unveil Tech-Driven New Avatar at GFF 2025

GlobalPay, one of India’s most trusted names in foreign exchange and cross-border payments, will announce a series of milestone launches at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025. A Reserve Bank of India Authorized Dealer Category II licensed and BSE-listed entity with over 30 years of excellence in global payments. At GFF 2025, GlobalPay will present its new avatar with a boutique of launches that are future-ready, which blends regulatory strength with innovation, introduces industry-first products, a payments ecosystem, and repositions prepaid as the smarter, safer, and more empowering way for Indians to travel and transact globally. GlobalPay is combining its legacy of compliance and trust with bold innovations that put prepaid and pay-per-use models back in focus.

At GFF 2025, GlobalPay will introduce a slate of industry-first solutions

  • Co-Branded Card with Collaboration-Led Ecosystem – Through a strategic partnership with a leading corporate expense management player, GlobalPay will integrate corporate spend solutions with seamless forex capabilities, enabling businesses and employees to manage international payments efficiently, securely, and in full regulatory compliance, redefining cross-border transactions.

  • Premium Metal Card for Global Traveller, Xplorer will be India’s First Pay-Per-Use Metal Prepaid Global Card with Pay-Per-Use transit features, designed exclusively for frequent travellers like CXOs, corporates, influencers, and lifestyle leisure travelers through an invite-only program. It offers seamless integration with the transit ecosystem, covering airport transfers, transit hotels, baggage handling, booking assistance, and meet & assist services. By simplifying payments and the entire transit journey. Xplorer offers a truly holistic travel experience. True privilege isn’t measured in points or tiers because freedom deserves a new foundation.

  • A first-of-its-kind solution, GlobalPay’s single-currency card will allow travelers to load one base currency and seamlessly switch across multiple currencies. This will eliminate the repeated cost and complexity of multiple currency conversions that travelers typically face. It is designed to offer greater control, predictability, and transparency for frequent leisure travellers, business travellers, and global students.

  • GlobalPay cards are powered by transparent Pay-Per-Use benefits, built with transit-exclusive features that move beyond tiers or points, empowering global travelers to indulge in freedom, exploration, and luxury.

  • GlobalPay will announce Roadmap to Tokenization of Mobile wallets – enabling secure, contactless, and future-ready payments with tap-and-pay convenience for international transactions. Tokenization protects card details, ensuring safer and faster mobile-first payments for global travelers.

  • India’s first Global Transit App, A one-stop solution for ambitious global travelers, seamlessly combining forex card management, outward remittance, and zero-cost multi-currency transfers with end-to-end transit services. From airport transfer, baggage assistance, meet & assist, international airport lounge access, along with travel essentials like travel insurance and Global eSIM. The app ensures a secure, real-time, and truly holistic travel and financial experience for everything a modern global traveler needs, all in one place.

Dilip Modi, Founder, GlobalPay, said, “India is entering a new phase of global mobility, and financial solutions must keep pace with the aspirations of its people. The new GlobalPay is about delivering complete solutions for cross-border payments and travel, combining zero-fee forex, pay-per-use privileges, tokenisation, and integrated transit services into one seamless ecosystem. Our vision is to make managing money across borders simple, safe, and universally accessible. The launches at GFF 2025 are not just about introducing new products, but about shaping the foundation of how Indians will travel, transact, and build financial confidence in the years ahead.”

Srikrishna Narasimhan, Whole-Time Director & CEO, GlobalPay, added, “After two decades in the forex industry, I have seen it shift from complex processes to seamless digital journeys built on customer convenience. With these launches, GlobalPay will kickstart a new era for Indian travelers. We’ve evolved with the consumer by refreshing our brand, rethinking our services, and building products that deliver real value, powered by technology and backed by uncompromising compliance. Prepaid is stepping forward as the most transparent and practical instrument for the future, and unlike tiered or points-based ecosystems that restrict access, we don’t believe in superficial layers of benefits. We give every customer the best of services on a pay-per-use basis, open access without linking it to historical spending. At GFF 2025, the new GlobalPay will highlight its zero-fee forex, along with co-branded and prepaid metal cards, tokenization, and curated transit services all designed to make cross-border payments smarter, safer, and more seamless.”

About GlobalPay (WSFx Global Pay Limited)
WSFx Global Pay Limited is a BSE-listed company and a Reserve Bank of India Authorized Dealer Category II licensed forex house. With over 30 years of experience with a network in 21 cities. It has been a trusted partner in foreign exchange, prepaid cards, and cross-border payments, committed to compliance, innovation, and customer-centricity.

Truecaller Announces adVantage: An AI-Platform Driving Smarter Segmentation and Higher Performance

Truecaller, the world’s leading communications platform, today unveiled adVantage, an AI-powered recommendation engine that redefines how businesses engage users in high-attention communication moments. adVantage leverages a centralized intelligence hub that continuously learns from user interactions, refining its outputs to foster deeper engagement and stronger business outcomes. It can work across Business Messaging, contextual advertising and various other enterprise-grade solutions, empowering brands to deliver the right message with precision and impact.

Truecaller Announces adVantage: An AI-Platform Driving Smarter Segmentation and Higher Performance

adVantage is powered by a unique, daily stream of insights from Truecaller’s vast ecosystem. By harnessing real-time behavioral intelligence and advanced recommendation models, it delivers personalized, privacy-safe experiences with data that is anonymized and aggregated, ensuring that every ad or offer is far more relevant.

For consumers, this means greater trust and relevance, as they engage only with communications that matter to them. For businesses, adVantage is an AI-powered advisor, helping reach the right audiences, unlocks new revenue opportunities and uncovers actionable insights that sharpen day-to-day decision-making. The outcome is a smarter, more effective way to align customer engagement with business growth.

Speaking on the launch, Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Global CEO of Truecaller, said, “In a world moving away from broad targeting, relevance is the new currency. adVantage is our answer to the market’s need for smarter, privacy-compliant personalization. It’s not just about reaching users, it’s about understanding their unique needs and providing value through every interaction.This framework is a core pillar of our strategy: to build scalable internal growth engines and redefine how businesses create value.”

After a successful testing phase within Truecaller’s ads business, where it consistently delivered higher engagement and stronger ROI benchmarks, adVantage is now being rolled out for additional use cases. One such vertical is Truecaller’s business messaging platform, which saw open rates jump by 400% during initial testing.

The three modules of adVantage: Discover, Engage, and Perform, adjust automatically, making it simpler to reach the right users, keep them interested, and drive results.

  • Discover: Expands your reach by finding new, relevant audience segments and increasing your visibility across the Truecaller platform.

  • Engage: Boosts mid-funnel performance by re-targeting users who have shown interest and guides them toward a purchase.

  • Perform: AI optimization drives key outcomes like lead generation, app installs, and direct commerce transactions. You get tangible business results – automatically.
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In its pilot phase, the framework delivered impressive results for clients, driving up to a 50% lift in click-through rates and reaching over 200 million users. Performance gains were particularly strong across high-intent sectors such as automotive, fintech, edtech, and e-commerce. By combining precision-led audience discovery with AI-driven insights, these campaigns successfully converted brand awareness into measurable business outcomes consistently surpassing internal benchmarks.

“At its core, Truecaller adVantage is about giving businesses a real edge,” said Liniker Seixas, adVantage Lead at Truecaller.“We’ve built a sophisticated platform powered by multiple AI models working in concert to continuously learn and improve. This empowers businesses to dynamically optimize decision-making, enhance efficiency, and drive stronger outcomes, ensuring every investment delivers greater impact.”

adVantage will serve as a cornerstone for our partners growth strategies. By harnessing Truecaller’s powerful ecosystem and intelligence, businesses can unlock greater value across their customer journeys whether that means reaching the right audience, strengthening engagement, or accelerating conversions.

About Truecaller
Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for over 450 million active users, with more than a billion downloads since launch and close to 56 billion unwanted calls identified and blocked in 2024 alone. The company has been headquartered in Stockholm since 2009 and has been publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since October 2021. Visit www.truecaller.com for more information.

KaarTech Turns 20: From Humble Beginnings to a Global Powerhouse in Digital Transformation

Twenty years ago, KaarTech was just a vision. What began as the dream of four friends has today grown into a powerhouse with a presence in more than 15+ global locations, partnering with over 450+ customers globally, delivering 3,300+ successful projects and powered by 2,500+ employees across diverse sectors. Along the way, KaarTech has earned recognition as a Great Place to Work for the 4th time, reflecting its commitment to building a culture where client success and employee growth thrive together.

KaarTech Celebrates 20 Years of Digital Transformation

Reflecting on this milestone, Maran Nagarajan, Global CEO & Founder of KaarTech, said, “At KaarTech, our vision has always been to go beyond being just a service provider. We aspire to be a dependable and trusted partner that creates lasting value for all. Our enduring mission is to remain a socially responsible corporate entity that instills pride, joy and accomplishment in every interaction with customers, employees, stakeholders and society, and we are committed to upholding it forever.”

This vision came to life at the company’s annual leadership meeting, “Kaar Infinite“, a celebration that reflects the belief that growth, ambition and progress truly have no limits. The three-day summit brought together more than 200 leaders from 6 countries for an experience of inspiration and recognition. The program opened with cultural performances, celebrated achievements, honoured over 150 employees across multiple categories and launched the company’s first Coffee Table Book – a reflection of its values, milestones and the spirit of collaboration that defines KaarTech. Highlights also included CEO’s keynote and an innovative IPO pitching game, Flight 2027, that showcased the entrepreneurial energy within the organization. At its core, “Kaar Infinite” was a heartfelt tribute to the four friends turned founders – Maran Nagarajan, Ratnakumar Nagarajan, Gaurdian George and Selva Kumaran, whose trust, vision and relentless pursuit of excellence have shaped KaarTech into the global enterprise it is today.

As KaarTech looks to the future, the focus is clear. In the near term, the company aims to move toward a public listing, a bold milestone in its growth journey. Yet beyond numbers, the founders’ dream is to build KaarTech into an enduring institution, one that goes beyond quarterly results and stands as a beacon of resilience, dependability and trust. This is not just about growth but about creating something timeless that will continue to deliver pride, purpose and value for generations to come!