Where most brands compete for space on crowded billboards, Flipkart has claimed the skies. In a first-of-its-kind out-of-home (OOH) innovation in India, Flipkart has transformed vast farmlands near Bengaluru and Kanpur airports into giant crop-circle-like formations announcing the arrival of its flagship Big Billion Days (BBD) Sale.

Bengaluru Airport

The massive installations, spanning acres of land, are visible to thousands of passengers flying in and out of Bengaluru and Kanpur every day, serving as a striking reminder of the upcoming sale.

This never-before-seen activation reinforces the brand’s promise that this festive season, “Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai” is more than just a line, it’s a lived reality.

Flipkarts Big Billion Days – OOH Innovation

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By taking its message sky-high, Flipkart has reimagined outdoor advertising and added a new dimension to creative brand storytelling in India.

Pratik Shetty, VP – Marketing & Growth at Flipkart, said, “Big Billion Days has always been about creating those magical, almost unbelievable moments for India. Crop circles have always carried a sense of mystery, and turning them into giant media canvases felt like the perfect way to say: that this BBD anything, truly anything, is possible. It’s not just about announcing a sale, it’s about giving people a taste of the magic before it even starts.”

The roundtable themed “One ISP One Network: Driving Growth on the B2B Frontiers” ended on a high node at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 in Shanghai. At the roundtable, Huawei brought together ISP experts and partners from the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa to explore effective ways to help ISPs grow their B2B business. In addition, Huawei released the One ISP One Network Whitepaper to help ISPs unlock network value.

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During his opening speech, Frank Lu, Vice President of Huaweis ISP & OTT BU, spoke about the new opportunities awaiting ISPs thanks to the acceleration of global digital transformation and the surge in B2B services, such as government and enterprise private lines and cloud interconnection. ISPs must focus on the future, prioritizing strategic foresight, differentiated services, and efficiency improvement. They need to plan their networks ahead of time by designing a 3-5 year roadmap from a global perspective, shaping business trends proactively rather than merely responding reactively.

Ado Du, CEO of Huaweis Wide Area Network Domain, took the opportunity during his keynote speech to explain how Huaweis One ISP One Network target architecture helps ISPs develop their B2B services through three key strategies: (1) Build an agile, flexible, and modular architecture that decouples networks from services, enabling rapid service rollout and efficient network expansion. (2) Provide full-lifecycle services centered on user experience and deliver differentiated experiences through SRv6 and ROADM technologies. (3) Promote intelligent O&M to enable fast service provisioning, fault self-healing, and more efficient O&M.

At the roundtable, representatives from Iraqs DIL Technology for Communications and South Africas Vumatel shared their experience in facilitating B2B services through their networks. And discussions involving active participation by ISP experts offered valuable suggestions on network planning and construction. The event also saw Huawei releasing its One ISP One Network Whitepaper, which thoroughly analyzes ISP industry trends, target architecture, and the evolution roadmap. This whitepaper aims to help customers monetize network resources and unlock network value.

Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to strengthen its innovation and investment in the ISP sector, partnering with customers to drive mutual success in the new era of industry intelligence.

GT Group, a 58-year-old Chennai-based conglomerate with a strong legacy in real estate, education, manufacturing, and infrastructure, comes together with design led development firm Bharathi Homes to form GT Bharathi Urban Developers Pvt. Ltd. (GTB). The new entity signals a bold step in GT Group’s business diversification, combining decades of operational expertise with cutting-edge, human-centric design to create integrated urban communities across Tamil Nadu.

Bharat Doshi, Chairman of GTB and Arun Bharathi, MD of GTB

Founded in 1967, GT Group has built consumer trust across India through its numerous ventures. The real estate arm, GT Realty, has pioneered residential, industrial, and warehouse projects Pan India. Bharathi Homes, launched in 2011, brings design-led, human-centric development expertise, having evolved from a boutique real estate firm into a full-spectrum advisory, development, wealth and asset management portfolio company. Together, the merger positions GTB as a forward-looking player in India’s urban real estate market, blending operational reliability with design innovation.

“GTB is a strategic evolution of our business, enabling us to diversify and respond to the changing dynamics of the real estate market,” said Bharat Doshi, Chairman at GTB. “We are combining decades of operational expertise with forward-looking development strategies to create communities that are financially viable, resilient, and future-ready. By focusing on integrated residential, senior living, and hospitality projects, we are not only meeting evolving consumer expectations but also contributing to the broader growth of urban infrastructure and local economies. GTB is positioned to be a trusted partner for homebuyers, investors, and communities alike.”

GTB will focus on luxury and mid-segment residential projects, plotted developments, Senior living development, and hospitality initiatives, delivering thoughtfully designed, future-ready communities across high-growth urban corridors. These developments aim to blend lifestyle, convenience, and sustainability, creating integrated environments where residents can live, work, and thrive. The company’s projects are designed to stimulate local economic growth, generate employment opportunities, and strengthen regional infrastructure, while setting new benchmarks for urban development.

“GTB represents the realization of a vision we have nurtured since the inception of Bharathi Homes,” said Arun Bharathi, Managing Director – GTB, “As founders, we see every project as an opportunity to shape communities that are not only beautiful but purposeful places where design, functionality, and human experience come together. Our mission is to create neighborhoods that inspire, support, and elevate the way people live, from vibrant residential spaces to thoughtfully designed senior living and hospitality environments. We are building more than structures; we are building legacies future-ready communities that foster wellbeing, connection and sustainability for generations to come.”

Industry experts note that India’s real estate sector is shifting from traditional housing to integrated, lifestyle-oriented communities. GTB’s strategy reflects this evolution, offering a differentiated proposition with sustainable, socially engaging, and economically viable projects. By focusing on high-growth corridors and blending luxury, plotted, senior living, and hospitality offerings, GTB is set to become a benchmark for next-generation urban development in Tamil Nadu and across India as well.

For more info , please visit: www.gtb.in/about

About GT Bharathi Urban Developers (GTB)
GT Bharathi Urban Developers Pvt. Ltd. (GTB) is a next-generation real estate developer focused on creating thoughtfully designed, integrated communities that combine residential, senior living, plotted developments, and hospitality projects. Formed through the strategic merger of GT Group and Bharathi Homes, GTB blends decades of legacy with design-led innovation to deliver sustainable, future-ready urban spaces. With a focus on lifestyle, convenience, and long-term value, GTB is committed to setting new benchmarks in urban development while contributing to economic growth and strengthening regional infrastructure.

Tapping into the massive reach of cricket to drive meaningful social change, SBI Life Insurance, one of India’s most trusted life insurers and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) came together to take breast cancer awareness to the international stage through the Thanks A Dot initiative. As part of this effort, the India’s Women’s Cricket Team took the field in distinctive pink jerseys emblazoned with the Thanks-A-Dot logo during the One Day International (ODI) match against Australia. The initiative highlighted how the unifying power of sport can be used to spotlight women’s health, encouraging conversations around the importance of breast self-examination and early detection as critical steps in the fight against breast cancer.

SBI Life and BCCI champion breast cancer awareness with ‘Thanks-A-Dot’ initiative, as Indian Women’s Cricket Team don pink jerseys in ODI against Australia

Ahead of the match, in an exclusive pre-match ceremony Mr. M. Anand, President & CDO, SBI Life along with Mr. Ravindra Sharma, Chief of Brand, Corporate Communications & CSR, SBI Life and Ms. Mahima Chaudhry, Actress & breast cancer survivor handed over the specially designed Team India’s Thanks-a-Dot Pink Jersey to India’s Women’s team captain and players – Harmanpreet Kaur, Pratika Rawal, and Sneh Rana, which were worn by the players during the match, symbolising the deep commitment to raising awareness for women’s health.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. M. Anand, President & Chief Distribution Officer, SBI Life Insurance said, “At SBI Life, we believe in protecting not just lives but also dreams and aspirations. Thanks-A-Dot is our heartfelt effort to raise awareness on breast cancer and empower women with the knowledge that can save lives. We are honoured to have the support of BCCI and the Indian Women’s Cricket Team who donned the Thanks-A-Dot pink jerseys, amplifying breast cancer awareness on such a prestigious global platform. We sincerely hope that SBI Life and BCCI together can help inspire millions of women across India and beyond to act and prioritize breast health.”

He further added, “In India, breast cancer remains a critical health challenge, with many cases detected too late, making awareness, early detection most crucial. Through this initiative, SBI Life aims to liberate individuals to live with confidence, enabling them to pursue their aspirations while ensuring financial preparedness to safeguard the future of their loved ones. As we commemorate SBI Life’s 25-year of helping individuals and families plan for their lives, we hope to create a meaningful shift in mindset-providing women and families with knowledge, encouraging timely action, and normalizing living room conversations about breast cancer. By combining early detection with financial planning, we reinforce that informed, proactive choices can save lives and strengthen the confidence to face the future with hope.”

Actor & Cancer Survivor, Mahima Chaudhry said, “Being associated with SBI Life’s Thanks A Dot initiative means a lot to me, as it spreads awareness about breast cancer in an educational way. Having gone through the fight myself, I know that early detection is the key. And the Hug of Life acts as a reminder for women to practice breast self-examination every month.”

SBI Life’s breast cancer awareness initiative, Thanks A Dot (TAD), launched in 2019, aims to engage Indian women by educating, training, and reminding them about the importance of breast self-examination, early detection, and financial preparedness. Continuing its mission to promote early detection, SBI Life’s Thanks A Dot launched Project Hug of Life in October 2023 – wherein 3D lumps similar to cancerous lumps were engraved on the ubiquitous hot water bag which is widely used by women for relief during menstrual pain, making it a unique too to train and remind women to perform regular breast self-examinations, promoting awareness and driving meaningful behavioural change.

To further ensure widespread visibility and fan engagement, with the wholehearted support of BCCI, SBI Life integrated the Thanks-A-Dot initiative across multiple touchpoints during the match:

• The dot ball counter was reimagined as the TAD – Hug of Life Bag. For every 50 dot balls during the Ind vs Aus ODI, 200 underprivileged women will be empowered through the Thanks-A-Dot kit and guided on breast self-examination. The distribution of these kits will be supported by PRADHAN NGO.

• The pitch mat featured the TAD logo, placing the message of awareness at the very centre of the action.

Throughout the year, SBI Life will continue driving on-ground initiatives to keep the conversation going, encouraging women to adopt proactive habits and fostering a lasting behavioural shift towards breast health.

By blending the passion of cricket with the life-saving message of self-breast examination and early detection, SBI Life’s Thanks-A-Dot initiative aims to spark meaningful conversations around breast health and inspire timely self-checks. The initiative underscores that health discussions must move from hesitation to action, encouraging individuals to take simple yet powerful steps that protect not only themselves but also their loved ones. Staying true to the brand’s philosophy of “Apne Liye, Apno Ke Liye,” SBI Life reaffirms its commitment to fostering a culture of protection and well-being, where awareness and proactive action empower families to face the future with confidence, strength, and hope.

About SBI Life Insurance
SBI Life Insurance (‘SBI Life’ / ‘The Company’), one of the most trusted life insurance companies in India, was incorporated in October 2000 and is registered with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in March 2001.

Serving millions of families across India, SBI Life’s diverse range of products caters to individuals as well as group customers through Protection, Pension, Savings and Health solutions.

Driven by ‘Customer-First’ approach, SBI Life places great emphasis on maintaining world class operating efficiency and providing hassle-free claim settlement experience to its customers by following high ethical standards of service. Additionally, SBI Life is committed to enhance digital experiences for its customers, distributors and employees alike.

SBI Life strives to make insurance accessible to all, with its extensive presence across the country through its 1,146 offices, 27,040 employees, a large and productive network of about 253,799 agents, 62 corporate agents and 9 bancassurance partners with more than 41,000 partner branches, 150 brokers and other insurance marketing firms.

In addition to doing what’s right for the customers, the company is also committed to provide a healthy and flexible work environment for its employees to excel personally and professionally.

SBI Life strongly encourages a culture of giving back to the society and has made substantial contribution in the areas of child education, healthcare, disaster relief and environmental upgrade. In 2024-25, the Company touched over 53,000 direct beneficiaries through various CSR interventions.

Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the company has an authorized capital of Rs. 20.0 billion and a paid-up capital of Rs. 10.0 billion. The AuM is Rs. 4,758.1 billion.

For more information, please visit our website- www.sbilife.co.in and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, and one of India’s leading oil and gas companies, through its lubricants brand MAK Lubricants, has launched a nationwide integrated radio campaign through its lubricants brand, MAK Lubricants, to honour the invaluable contributions of automobile mechanics. Themed “Thank you, Mechanics – for Safe and Smooth Journeys,” the initiative reflects BPCL’s commitment to recognising the unsung heroes who keep India moving and ensure road safety for millions of commuters every day.

BPCL’s MAK Lubricants celebrates mechanic community with nationwide radio campaign

Spanning across 116 cities over 30 days, the campaign will air more than 18,000 radio spots across 13 leading stations, delivering over 16 lakh seconds of airtime. MAK Lubricants’ brand ambassador, cricketing legend Rahul Dravid, will feature in specially created audio jingles in 13 languages. Additionally, innovative RJ mentions during popular radio segments such as time checks and traffic updates will further extend the outreach.

Mr. S. Kannan, Business Head (Lubes), BPCL said, “As Bharat Petroleum celebrates its 50th year of foundation, MAK Lubricants is proud to dedicate this campaign to the mechanic community, whose relentless efforts keep India moving. This unique integrated campaign not only expresses our gratitude but also strengthens our bond with them by acknowledging the crucial role they play in ensuring safe and smooth journeys for everyone.”

A key highlight of the campaign is its interactive approach with the mechanic community. Over 1,000 mechanics will share their experiences, tips, and insights through radio interviews, while RJs will travel to more than 200 transport hubs for live, on-air interactions.

In addition, over 5,000 mechanics will be invited to radio stations for meet-and-greet sessions, and more than 200 RJ reels will be created for social media cross-promotion, ensuring widespread visibility and participation. Complementing the on-air activities, below-the-line activations will further deepen connect and pride within the mechanic fraternity, making the campaign truly memorable.

With its multi-format outreach and community-driven approach, this campaign reinforces BPCL’s ethos of trust, reliability, and inclusivity, while honouring the contributions of mechanics across the nation.

About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL)

Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the club of companies having greater operational & financial autonomy.

Bharat Petroleum’s Refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Bina have a combined refining capacity of around 35.3 MMTPA. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, fuel stations, aviation service stations and LPG distributors. Its distribution network comprises over 23,500+ Fuel Stations, over 6,200+ LPG distributorships, 500+ Lubes distributorships, 80 POL storage locations, 54 LPG Bottling Plants, 79 Aviation Service Stations, 5 Lube blending plants and 5 cross-country pipelines.

Bharat Petroleum is integrating its strategy, investments, environmental and social ambitions to move towards a sustainable planet. The company has Electric vehicle charging stations at 6500+ Fuel Stations.

With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing an ecosystem and a road-map to become a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering communities by supporting several initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.

About MAK Lubricants

MAK Lubricants, a flagship global brand of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), commands an enviable presence in the automobile and industrial lubricant sector in India, with a growing footprint in overseas markets. With 400+ grades, MAK Lubricants provides top-notch solutions for a wide spectrum of applications.

Bhumika Realty, leading NCR real estate player, gets recognition at the 17th Realty+ Conclave & Excellence Awards – North 2025, held at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences.

From Emerging Developer to Fastest-Growing Brand: Bhumika Realty Shines with Dual Honours at Realty+ Awards 2025

The Group was honored with two prestigious awards, reflecting its commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in the real estate sector: Fastest Growing Realty Brand of the Year, received by Mr. Amitav Sinha, President – Sales & CRM, and Mr. Yogesh Thakur, President – Marketing, and Emerging Developer of the Year, awarded to Mr. Vikas Verma, President – Sales & CRM and Mr. Yogesh Thakur. These accolades further reinforce Bhumika Group’s dedication to redefining India’s real estate landscape through customer-centric, design-led, and future-ready developments.

The event brought together the stalwarts, innovators, and disruptors of the real estate industry. Bhumika Group’s leadership made an impactful presence with Mr Uddhav Poddar, Managing Director, contributing as a speaker on the thought-provoking panel discussion “Delhi-NCR 3.0: Reimagining the Capital Region for the Next Decade.” His insights on infrastructure-led growth and the evolving aspirations of NCR residents resonated strongly with the audience.

Uddhav Poddar, CMD, Bhumika Group, said, “We are truly humbled to be recognized with these prestigious awards at the Realty+ Conclave 2025. For us, this recognition is not just about growth numbers, but about the trust our customers place in us and the responsibility we carry to deliver on that promise. Real estate is ultimately about creating communities where people feel proud to belong, and these honors reaffirm our journey of building future-ready spaces that reflect aspirations and redefine the way people experience real estate.”

Siddharth Katyal, CEO, Bhumika Realty, said, “These awards reflect the evolution of real estate itself. The industry is moving from being product-driven to experience-led, where sustainability, technology, and lifestyle aspirations converge. At Bhumika Group, we see ourselves as enablers of this change, creating environments that resonate with how people will live, work, and connect in the future. This honor motivates us to think bigger, design smarter, and set new benchmarks that not only meet today’s needs but anticipate tomorrow’s possibilities.”

The 17th Realty+ Conclave & Excellence Awards was a collective call for innovation, resilience, and visionary leadership in real estate. With these dual wins, Bhumika Realty has further cemented its position as one of the most dynamic and trusted real estate players in North India.

DigiComm Marketing Services LLP (DigiComm) has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Digital Marketing Agency of the Year’ at the 17th Realty+ Conclave & Excellence Awards 2025 – NORTH, held at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram. The award is among India’s most respected industry recognitions, spotlighting leadership, innovation, design, technology, and marketing excellence across the real estate and allied sectors.

DigiComm, the Digital Venture of ICCPL Group, Wins Digital Marketing Agency of the Year

DigiComm, the digital marketing arm of ICCPL Group, has established a strong reputation since its inception in 2017 by providing comprehensive digital marketing solutions, including SEO, SMO, and content marketing, as well as ORM, Lead Generation, and Website Development. Its diverse clientele spans through real estate, Hospitality, E-commerce, Education, and Automobile Sector, making it one of India’s most dynamic digital-first agencies in India. The recognition underscores DigiComm’s role in shaping brand narratives in an evolving digital ecosystem.

Commenting on the win, Dushyant Sinha, Founder of DigiComm Marketing Services LLP, said, “This win reaffirms our position as a leading communications and marketing agency in the country today. We have always been a leading and one of the most reputed PR firms since our inception as ICCPL group in 2011, and when we ventured into the digital marketing space with DigiComm in 2017, our vision was to provide a platform to communicate with a larger audience and help ease the transformation of communications from offline to online! Today, we can proudly say that through our multiple divisions under our communications platform, we are able to service our clients better and meet their expectations more efficiently.”

Shrey Gupta, Associate Director, Digicomm Marketing Services LLP, added, “This award is very special for us at Digicomm because it validates the belief we started with, that digital marketing has to be more than just promotions, it has to create real impact for clients. Over the years, we’ve endeavoured to combine creativity with strategy, creating digital solutions that are both innovative and results-driven. We see this recognition as a team win, because it’s our passion and consistency that have brought us here. It also motivates us to keep evolving with the industry and stay ahead of the curve for our clients.”

This recognition marks a defining moment in DigiComm’s journey, reinforcing its position as one of India’s leading digital-first agencies. With a clear focus on innovation, creativity, and measurable outcomes, the company is committed to scaling new heights and setting benchmarks in digital marketing excellence.

About DigiComm
Founded in 2017, DigiComm is the digital wing of ICCPL. It offers end-to-end digital marketing solutions (SEO, SMO, ORM, Content Marketing, Lead Generation, Website Development and much more) for multiple sectors, including real estate, hospitality, e-commerce, education, and automobile. Over the past eight years, DigiComm has served more than 250 clients and executed over 150 successful campaigns. Its mission is to deliver transformative digital solutions that enhance reach, visibility, brand recognition, and conversions. It was also awarded the Best Digital Marketing Agency of the Year at The Corporate Titans Awards, held in Mumbai in 2022, and recognised as the Digital Marketing Company of the Year by Silicon India in 2020.

BPTP Ltd., one of NCR’s leading real estate developers founded by Kabul Chawla, has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the 17th Realty+ Excellence Awards 2025 – North, highlighting its commitment to innovation, excellence, holistic, and customer-centric design.

BPTP wins dual honours at Realty+ Excellence Awards 2025 – North for Amstoria Verti-Greens and GAIA Residences

The company received the titles “Skyscrapers Project of the Year” and “Design Project of the Year” for its landmark residential projects, Amstoria Verti-Greens and GAIA Residences. These honours recognize the projects exceptional launch strategy and its distinctive, future-ready design, which sets new standards of contemporary urban living. The awards were received by Mr. Harinder Dhillon, National Sales Head, BPTP Limited and Mr. Varun Juneja, Sr. VP Architecture, BPTP Limited at an award ceremony held at The Leela Ambience, Gurgaon.

BPTP’s projects are recognized in the following categories

• ‘Skyscrapers Project of the Year‘- Amstoria Verti-Greens – Awarded for its signature high-rise vertical gardens and energy-efficient building technologies, Amstoria Verti Greens redefines the Gurgaon skyline while setting new sustainability standards in urban luxury. Amstoria Verti-Greens is thoughtfully planned with a blend of elegance and functionality, the project offers a truly elevated living experience with its expansive 1.75 lakh sq. ft. Club & Amenity Zones. The property features 15 Sky Gardens across five towers, providing residents with serene green spaces and breathtaking views. The project features an impressive array of state-of-the-art amenities designed to enhance the living experience.

• ‘Design Project of the Year‘ -GAIA Residences- Honoured for its future-first architecture, GAIA Residences is the first residential development on the Dwarka Expressway to feature glass and metal facade towers that enhance energy savings and reduce outside noise, providing residents with a more comfortable and sustainable living environment. The project is IGBC Platinum pre-certified, promoting eco-friendly living, and is built to Seismic Zone V standards for maximum safety. Amenities such as sky gardens with a yoga deck at 400 feet, a library lounge at 300 feet, and a co-working lounge at 200 feet offer residents opportunities for wellness, relaxation, and productivity.

Sunil Kumar Jha, Chief Design and Sustainability Officer, BPTP Limited, said, “This double recognition at the Realty+ Excellence Awards 2025 is a proud moment for all of us at BPTP. Both Amstoria Verti-Greens and GAIA Residences reflect our commitment to building spaces that are aesthetically inspiring, environmentally responsible, and future-ready. These awards show the trust our customers place in us and our vision of creating communities that enrich lives.”

Both Amstoria Verti-Greens and GAIA Residences projects on the Dwarka Expressway offer direct access to major business and shopping hubs in Gurugram and Delhi, reflecting BPTP’s vision to shape premier urban lifestyles. With Cyber City and Ambience Mall within a 25-minute drive, IGI Airport 30 minutes away, and key services like Delhi Public School and Sheetla Mata Devi Hospital just five minutes away, the projects exemplify BPTP’s commitment to delivering integrated living experiences. NH-8 provides additional connectivity to Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Manesar, Sohna, and the New Diplomatic Enclave.

This recognition highlights BPTP’s dedication to creating projects, like Amstoria Verti-Greens and GAIA Residences that shape urban skylines and fulfil lifestyle aspirations across North India.

The Realty+ Excellence Awards 2025 brought together the best of North India’s real estate industry, celebrating design excellence, superior execution, and impactful market contributions. The edition featured thought leadership sessions, wide industry participation, and honoured innovators redefining residential, commercial, technology, and sustainability landscapes.

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.

India is at the cusp of developing and making products for the world, with quality that is of international standards, especially in the electronics and semiconductor industry, and MSMEs and startups have huge potential. It is not a distant ambition but a fast-emerging reality, but does India have the hunger to speed to reach out and achieve it

(L-R) Sunil Sinha, Founder & CEO, Ignite Excellence DMCC and Soumitra Bhattacharya, CEO & Director, IFQM at IFQM Symposium 2025

The IFQM second annual symposium brainstormed on the core issue of MSMEs challenges of adopting, practising, achieving and developing a quality culture and their immense potential to contribute to various industries, especially in IT (Artificial Intelligence), Pharma, Health, Education and Automobile. A galaxy of senior industry leaders explored the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and areas of engagement and improvement.

The broad questions that IFQM posed to the experts during the two days included: How does India ramp up to World Class Quality What is Total Quality What lessons for business are from the disciplines of fine arts What does it take to succeed globally in the electronics and semiconductor industry How can India improve access to quality healthcare and superior infrastructure Transforming the MSME sector through Quality, Innovation and Excellence. How to rise in the Pharma Value Chain. How does the learning from Quality plus Innovation in Design and Manufacturing help MSMEs face and manage their challenges Can a crisis act as a catalyst for National resurgence What actions are required to integrate the Academia – Industry ways of work

The sessions also examined the strategies to strengthen Indias global competitiveness across critical sectors, like advancing pharmaceuticals through innovative therapeutics and health sciences, scaling electronics and semiconductors, and expanding access to quality healthcare and infrastructure. Dr. Noriaki Kano emphasised that lasting innovation must be anchored in quality and continuous improvement. In a participative engagement through historical context, Dr Kano shared insights as a creator of a Quality Model. He informed that more training sessions on TQM will be undertaken for the MSMEs, including visits to the JUSE institute in Japan.

The biggest takeaways from the second annual IFQM Symposium 2025 focused on a central theme, “Quality & Innovation to Make India Globally Competitive.”

Mr Soumitra Bhattacharya, CEO & Director, IFQM, said “We just concluded the IFQM Symposium, which to my mind is a remarkable step forward from where we started. A confluence of all stakeholders, nearly 450 of them – from policy makers to Business leaders from organizations both large and small, Leaders from the Academia consisting of Deans and professors from reputed educational institutions, students representing the future talent and many others who have India up in their minds. We all have a unified intention to carve out a path for India to be globally competitive. IFQM is fast evolving as an Industry led-Nation first movement, gaining pace and momentum by the day. The Symposium urged organizations to invest in the future, adopt Quality as a strategy, and thereby create value that makes India an economic super power, a place it richly deserves to be. The Symposium has fueled ambition, promise and confidence for IFQM to grow multifold, atleast 5X in the following year, with newer platforms, programs and projects that integrate these stakeholders, by adopting Digital as a force multiplier.“

A unique session on the lessons industry and businesses can incorporate from the disciplines of Fine Arts highlighted the methods to develop empathy, excellence, ambition, collaboration, discipline, mentorship (guru), and sensitivity.

Commenting on the importance of investment by the industry, in the sectoral growth — Surinder Singh, Advisor, Technology India Semiconductor Mission ISM stated that the industry has a bigger role in innovation, quality and talent growth. Dr Devi Shetty, chairman and founder of Narayana Health, suggested that the way forward is for employers to push employees to have health insurance partly funded in India. That must happen with the organised and unorganised sectors. He said that India could become the first country in the world to dissociate health care from wealth and prove that the nations or familys wealth has nothing to do with the quality of health care its citizens will enjoy within the next decade.

The two-day symposium was attended by government leaders, global experts, industry champions, and academia to deliberate on an action agenda for positioning India as a trusted, world-class player in global value chains. IFQM is led by a Governing Council* consisting of top industry captains.

About IFQM
Instituted in the year 2023, IFQM is the Indian Federation for Quality Management that is committed to the promotion of transformative changes across Indian industries. It seeks to institutionalise a culture of quality that meets and exceeds global standards. It is about bringing in continuous improvements of both products and services, thereby elevating the perception about Brand India. Committed to the prosperity and quality of life of all, IFQM functions as a catalyst in making Indian businesses globally respected with cooperative trust, respect, empathy, and mutual sharing. Through its initiatives, IFQM supports Indias journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, with an emphasis on innovation, excellence, and stakeholder engagement across sectors.

*The IFQM Governing Council: • Mr. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons • Mr. Dilip Sanghvi, MD, Sun Pharmaceuticals • Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon Biologics • Mr. TV Narendran, CEO & MD, Tata Steel Limited • Mr. K.N. Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Co • Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD, Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. • Mr. Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India & South Asia • Mr. SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman & MD, Larsen & Toubro • Mr. Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Co & Chairman, IFQM • Mr. Vivek Chaand Sehgal, Chairman and Co-Founder, Motherson Group.

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