Popees Baby Care, one of India’s leading baby care brands, has accelerated its North India expansion with the inauguration of its 112th retail store globally at Zirakpur, Punjab. The new outlet represents the company’s second store in North India, following its successful Chandigarh launch, and signals its commitment to building a stronger retail presence across the region.
 

Strategically located at Pooja Plazzio on the Ambala-Chandigarh Expressway, the store was inaugurated by Mr. Bhuvnesh Haritash of Trinetra International.
 

Popees Baby Care marks its entry into Punjab with the grand launch of its first-ever store in Zirakpur, expanding its global footprint
 

The new outlet offers Popees’ complete portfolio of premium baby care solutions, including infant apparel, newborn essentials, diapers, wipes, skincare and bath products, organic baby care items and sustainable bamboo-based clothing, catering to children from birth to four years of age.
 

Commenting on the expansion, Shaju Thomas, Founder & CMD, Popees Baby Care, said, “North India represents one of our key growth markets. The encouraging customer response to our Chandigarh store has strengthened our confidence in the region. The launch of our Zirakpur outlet is another important step in making Popees more accessible to families while expanding our retail footprint in high-potential markets.”
 

Founded in 2003, Popees has evolved into one of India’s most trusted baby care brands through its unwavering commitment to quality, safety and innovation. Every product undergoes 28 rigorous quality checks, ensuring the highest standards for infants and toddlers.
 

With 112 stores across India and the Middle East, Popees continues to pursue an ambitious retail expansion strategy backed by product innovation and customer-centric growth. The company has already identified Karnal and Yamuna Nagar as its next destinations in North India, further strengthening its vision of making safe, premium and affordable baby care products easily accessible to families across the country.

About Popees Baby Care

Founded in 2003, Popees Baby Care is one of India’s leading baby care brands, offering a comprehensive range of products designed for infants and toddlers. The company manufactures and retails baby apparel, newborn essentials, diapers, wipes, bath and skincare products, organic baby care solutions, and eco-friendly bamboo-based products. Renowned for its commitment to quality, safety and comfort, every Popees product undergoes 28 stringent quality checks before reaching consumers.
 

Headquartered in Kerala, Popees has grown into a trusted brand with a strong retail presence across India and the Middle East. With 109 stores globally and a rapidly expanding footprint, the company continues to make safe, affordable and high-quality baby care products accessible to families through its extensive retail network and digital platforms.
 

For more details about Popees Baby Care, please visit www.popees.com.

For the first time, India’s largest gifting exhibition and one of the world’s most recognised paper and stationery exhibition brands will come together under one roof. In a significant development for India’s B2B trade exhibition landscape, the country’s most established gifting exhibition, Gifts World Expo, will join forces with the inaugural edition of Paperworld Delhi from 30 July – 1 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The co-located exhibitions will bring together more than 850 exhibitors, 6,000 brands and 30,000+ products, creating an unrivalled sourcing destination for the gifting, stationery, paper, office and corporate solutions industries while offering buyers a broader product portfolio under one roof.
 

Gifts World Expo and Paperworld
 

Spanning an extensive product spectrum, Gifts World Expo Delhi will showcase exciting gifting solutions for festivals, weddings, celebrations, corporate, luxury, customised and promotional solutions. The show will present an extensive product range covering categories like handicrafts, home décor & home textiles, awards & rewards, confectionery, beverage & gourmet, bags & travel accessories, houseware & kitchen appliances, wellness, beauty & grooming, amongst others. Complementing this, Paperworld Delhi will present stationery, writing instruments, office and school supplies, art and craft materials, paper and paper products, educational solutions, sustainable stationery, packaging innovations, workplace essentials, premium pens and more.
 

Together, the exhibitions respond to growing buyer demand for innovative, branded, personalised and value-added products while enabling businesses to discover new suppliers, product innovations and market opportunities across interconnected industry segments.

Recognised as India’s leading B2B exhibition for gifting solutions, Gifts World Expo Delhi has built a strong legacy over 31 successful editions, serving as the preferred sourcing platform for festive collections, corporate gifting, customised solutions, premium gifting and much more. Over the years, the expo has brought together manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, e-commerce sellers, and institutional buyers, continually reflecting evolving consumer preferences and retail trends. The upcoming edition of Gifts World Expo Delhi will feature China Pavilion featuring international innovations. Some of the featured brands include Adidas, Boat, Flipkart, Hawkins, ITC, Jack & Jones, Maxfresh, Milton, Powerplus, Prestige, Safari, Swiss Military, Wonderchef, Zebronics and more.

Building on the established legacy of Paperworld globally, with five successful editions in Mumbai, the launch of Paperworld Delhi marks a significant expansion of one of the world’s most recognised exhibition brands for stationery. Designed to serve the growing North Indian market, the show will strengthen business opportunities across manufacturing, retail, education, corporate procurement and distribution while connecting the businesses and entrepreneurial communities. Paperworld Delhi will feature brands like: DOMS Industries Limited, Figo Impex, G&G Global, KGOC Global LLP (KANGARO), Linc Limited, Luxor Writing Instrument Pvt Ltd, Saino Pen & Plastic Pvt Ltd, and William Penn Pvt Ltd, among others.

Commenting on the upcoming exhibitions, Ms Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, said, “Gifts World Expo has consistently evolved as a leading sourcing and networking business trade fair platform bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, brands and buyers from across the country. As the industry continues to diversify with growing demand for gifting products, Gifts World Expo offers businesses an ideal platform to showcase innovations and discover the emerging trends and expand business network. This year, the launch of Paperworld Delhi, further complements the visitor experience, creating greater opportunities for cross-industry engagement while strengthening the overall value proposition for the participating companies and business visitor, alike.” 

Likewise, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, remarked, “The launch of Paperworld Delhi marks an important milestone in strengthening the stationery industry, particularly in the North Indian market. Following five successful editions in Mumbai and backed by the strength of the global Paperworld portfolio, Delhi is a natural next step in expanding the brands presence in one of the India’s most significant business markets. Along with Gifts World Expo legacy for gifting solutions, the upcoming co-located shows will create a stronger, more comprehensive sourcing platform offering exhibitors access to the industries enabling buyers to discover a wider range of products, innovations and business opportunities under one roof.”

The co-location of the two exhibitions creates a powerful business ecosystem by bringing together complementary industries with overlapping buyer segments. Corporate procurement professionals, retailers, distributors, wholesalers, exporters, e-commerce platforms, educational institutions, hospitality buyers and modern trade will benefit from access to complementary product categories beyond their traditional markets.

Beyond business networking and product discovery, the exhibition will also host an engaging programme of Gift Talks and Paper Talks, bringing together industry leaders, designers, retailers, brand owners and market experts to discuss emerging consumer trends, sustainability, retail transformation, branding, packaging, innovations and evolving workplace and education solutions. Thoughtful panel discussions led by industry experts as well as interactive workshops in gifting and art and craft, will encourage meaningful dialogue, exchange of ideas and industry collaboration across all show days.

To enhance the visitor experience, the show floor will present dedicated zones including a Start-up & Innovation Hub to discover fresh ideas, explore innovations at the Discovery Hub, learn about sustainable solutions at the Sustainable Innovation Hub and Unwind and connect at the Entertainment Zone, designed to create networking opportunities in a relaxed setting. The dedicated networking spaces, interactive experiences and access to two complementary industries under one roof, will drive valuable partnerships, conversations and business opportunities.

Industry associations supporting Gifts World Expo Delhi include Corporate Gifts Association of India (CGAI), Handloom Handicrafts Exporters Welfare Association (HHEWA), Sourcing Professionals Alliance (SPA), National Jute Board (NJB). Supporting association for Paperworld Delhi includes The Tamil Nadu Pen Manufacturers and Dealers Association, Delhi Pen Dealers and Manufacturers Association, Pen and Stationery Association of India – Mumbai.

Gifts World Expo Delhi and Paperworld Delhi are jointly organised by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and bring two established market-leading brands under a single roof thereby offering a comprehensive product showcase, international participation, business networking opportunities and knowledge-driven engagements. The co-located shows are poised to become one of North India’s most significant B2B exhibitions for the gifting and stationery industries.

Press information and photographic material:
giftsworldexpo.com/del/ 

paperworldnewdelhi.in.messefrankfurt.com/newdelhi/en.html

The strategic collaboration between Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd brings together Messe Frankfurt’s global exhibition leadership and MEX’s extensive experience in organizing successful trade shows across India. By combining international best practices with deep industry relationships and market expertise, the partnership aims to create world-class platforms that foster business networking, industry growth, innovation, and market expansion.

Background Information on MEX Exhibitions

www.mexexhibits.com/#about

Background information on Messe Frankfurt

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In-House Matters: A Complete Handbook for the Modern General Counsel, published this month by OakBridge Publishing, tells the story of how the corporate legal department in India became a seat of business decision-making, and of what the job now demands of the people who hold it.

New book shows how the company lawyer became a business leader

The book is written by Pramod Rao, formerly Group General Counsel at ICICI and Citi South Asia and later an Executive Director at the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and by Ritvik Lukose and Balanand Menon, who have spent more than fifteen years advising corporate legal departments on talent, technology, and workflow through Vahura and Counselect.

The rise the book describes tracks the transformation of Indian business itself. Liberalisation brought the multinationals, and with them a compliance burden no external firm could carry at the pace required. The regulatory landscape thickened around competition law, data protection, insolvency, and capital markets. Cut to today, when global corporations are building legal capability centres in India, artificial intelligence is touching every part of the work, and boards are treating the General Counsel as the person who holds commercial ambition, regulatory exposure, and reputational risk in view at once.

In-House Matters draws on interviews with thirty General Counsel at multinationals, Indian conglomerates, and fast-scaling start-ups, and on the authors’ own experience on either side of the function. Across ten chapters, working through frameworks, case studies, and war stories, it moves from a lawyer’s first hundred days in the role through team building, contracts, disputes, crisis, budgets, and technology, to the point at which a General Counsel earns a seat at the table.

Rao says: “Today, the General Counsel is in the room while the big calls are still live: an acquisition, a new market, a risk the company is weighing up. People still turn to the GC when a crisis breaks out, but they are also expected to shape decisions. It is a little like a footballer covering the whole length of the pitch: dropping back to defend your own goal one moment, getting forward to help score the next. We intend for the book to cover the whole range of this role.”

Lukose adds: “The evolution of the General Counsel is one of the most important business stories in India of the past three decades, and one of the least told. We have spent years working with organisations on legal talent and department restructuring, and we kept meeting exceptional in-house lawyers who underestimated their own reach. A General Counsel today is a business leader who happens to have trained in law. We wrote In-House Matters to give that role the handbook it deserves.”

Alongside that story, the book is also a practical guide to how a legal department is designed and run.

Menon says: “Most of my work with General Counsel has been centred on what it takes to build a proactive legal function: how you structure a team, what to take on, what to let go. Increasingly those questions include what to hand to technology and AI. I have watched people do this well and badly, usually with nothing to guide them. In-House Matters is the map we wanted to give them – a way through the knotty questions of people, processes, and platforms.”

In-House Matters launches with invitation-only evenings in Mumbai (23 July), Bengaluru (12 August), and Delhi (7 September). Each gathers around 200 board members, C-suite executives, and General Counsel, and pairs a panel discussion with the three authors on the opportunities and challenges of the in-house role today with an extended hour of conversation.

In-House Matters has drawn praise from some of India’s most distinguished corporate, regulatory, and academic voices.

“For every company builder.”
– Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Chairman, Infosys; Founding Chairman, UIDAI (Aadhaar)

“At its heart, this is a book about leadership, institution-building, and the evolving role of the General Counsel in shaping both.”
– Amitabh Kant, Former G20 Sherpa, Government of India; Former CEO, NITI Aayog

“Authoritative and lucid.”
– K.V. Kamath, Chairman, Jio Financial Services; Founding President, New Development Bank (BRICS Bank)

“A no-nonsense, jargon-free playbook for the modern General Counsel.”
– Justice B.N. Srikrishna, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India

“The first book I’ve seen that really gives the role the seriousness it deserves.”
– Keki Mistry, Interim Chairman, HDFC Bank; Former Vice Chairman & CEO, HDFC Ltd

“An insightful guide to the General Counsel’s journey from compliance guardian to business strategist.”
– U.K. Sinha, Former Chairman, SEBI

“A book about a role that opens paths for a new generation of leaders, women prominent among them.”
– Anita George, CEO, ProsperETE; Independent Director, Tata Sons

“A compelling case for the General Counsel as the linchpin of the corporate management framework.”

– Umakanth Varottil, Professor of Corporate Law, National University of Singapore

Doctors at Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. successfully performed a complex emergency limb-saving surgery on a 35-year-old patient who sustained a severe forearm injury resulting in extensive blood vessel and tendon damage. Prompt surgical intervention, coordinated emergency care, and advanced reconstructive techniques helped restore blood circulation and preserve the function of the injured hand.

Doctors at Prayag Hospital successfully performed a complex emergency limb-saving surgery, restoring hand function in a 35-year-old patient following a severe traumatic injury

Mr. Abhimanyu Kumar, aged 35 years, was brought to Prayag Hospital on July 6, 2026, in a critical condition after suffering a deep cut injury to his right forearm. The injury caused profuse bleeding and placed him at an immediate risk of permanent loss of hand function due to extensive vascular and tendon damage.

The patient was immediately assessed by the emergency team, where rapid clinical evaluation confirmed the severity of the injury. Considering the significant blood loss and the complexity of the trauma, the patient was taken for emergency surgery without delay to prevent irreversible damage to the affected limb.

Dr. Chandan Mishra, Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., successfully performed the emergency limb-saving procedure. During surgery, doctors found complete transection of both the radial and ulnar arteries along with multiple flexor tendon injuries. The surgical team carried out meticulous repair of both arteries and reconstructed the damaged flexor tendons to restore the structural integrity and function of the forearm.

Following the vascular repair, blood flow to the hand was successfully re-established, and satisfactory distal circulation was confirmed before completion of the procedure. The successful restoration of circulation significantly reduced the risk of permanent disability and loss of limb function.

The patient responded well to treatment and made a smooth post-operative recovery under close medical supervision. He was discharged in stable condition with advice for physiotherapy and regular follow-up. Doctors expect early rehabilitation to support the gradual restoration of strength, mobility, and functional recovery of the affected hand.

Mr. Abhimanyu Kumar expressed his gratitude to the doctors, nursing staff, and hospital management for their prompt response, expert surgical care, and dedicated support that helped save the function of his hand.

Dr. Chandan Mishra, Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., said, “This was a highly challenging vascular and tendon injury where every minute was crucial. Complete transection of both the radial and ulnar arteries, along with multiple tendon injuries, carries a significant risk of permanent disability if not treated immediately. Timely surgical intervention, meticulous vascular repair, tendon reconstruction, and coordinated perioperative care enabled us to restore blood flow and preserve hand function. Such cases highlight the importance of rapid diagnosis and emergency surgical expertise in achieving successful outcomes.“

About Prayag Hospital
Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. began its journey in 1995 as Prayag Orthopedic Centre, a dedicated clinic in Sector 29, Noida, founded by Dr. B. P. Singh. Established on the principle of “Sewa Parmo Dharma,” meaning service is the highest duty, the institution has grown with a commitment to compassionate, ethical, and patient-centric healthcare.

Today, Prayag Hospital is a 120-bedded NABH and NABL accredited hospital equipped with advanced medical infrastructure and supported by experienced doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. The hospital provides comprehensive services across general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, emergency care, maternal and child health, and specialized treatments.

Over the years, the hospital has earned the trust of patients through quality healthcare, ethical practices, accessible treatment, and dedicated patient support services. It is also empanelled under various government healthcare schemes and recognized by multiple TPA panels to ensure affordable and accessible healthcare for eligible families.

A Tamil Nadu-based husband-and-wife medical team has spent the last few years quietly building something India’s wellness shelves have rarely seen: a full range of doctor-formulated, clinically referenced gummy supplements, each one designed around a specific gap the two of them kept encountering, again and again, in their own patients.

Dr. Hema Sathish (Dermatologist) and Dr. Sathish (Orthopaedic Surgeon), founders of Healthetc

Indian healthcare, for the most part, has been built to treat disease, not to walk alongside the slow, accumulating decline that precedes it. Preventive care has existed mostly as advice; eat better, sleep more, manage stress without products engineered specifically to make that advice easy to act on every single day.

That is the gap Dr. Hema Sathish and Dr. Sathish Devadoss set out to close, and it is the thread that runs through everything Healthetc. has built since.

Dr. Hema Sathish is a cosmetic dermatologist with her education from the University of Wales and her husband Dr. Sathish Devadoss, an orthopaedic surgeon with his degrees from Dundee university and specialised trainings in Oxford, Germany, Australia etc is the Vice president of Devadoss Multispeciality hospital which is a family run 200 bedded hospital; they keep up with the latest technology like robot surgeries for orthopaedic and several other advanced surgeries. Providing the best of healthcare at affordable prices is what the motto of the family has been which has garnered a lot of good will.

Between the two of them, they were seeing patients from almost every angle of everyday health; skin, hair, bones, joints, hormones, sleep, metabolism, weight. And a pattern kept repeating itself, consultation after consultation. Patients understood exactly what they needed to do. They simply didn’t keep doing it.

Out of years of these conversations came Healthetc., the couple’s nutraceutical brand, built around a deceptively simple insight: people are far more likely to stick with something they actually enjoy taking. That insight became a chewable, sugar free, vegan gummy format and they have started off with 6 different well researched formulations, each one engineered for a specific, evidence-backed health concern rather than a vague promise of “wellness.”

Clinical Validation
Health etc. takes the question of evidence seriously. The brand has registered its clinical studies and every formulation is built around ingredients with documented research behind them. Health etc. holds FSSAI approval across its entire range and is also vegan certified; every batch comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), so what is on the label is exactly what is in the product.

And it shows up in the clean-label standards applied uniformly across every product: sugar-free, vegan, gelatin-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and free from artificial colours. Nothing in the range is positioned as a quick fix.

Perhaps most distinctively, Healthetc. leans into India-specific science rather than importing Western wellness templates wholesale. The diabetic gummy is built almost entirely around Indian botanicals with centuries of traditional use behind them like jamun, mulberry, fenugreek, amla, rather than relying on a single imported “superfood” ingredient. The skin gummy specifically addresses pigmentation, pollution exposure, and barrier damage from air conditioning, concerns far more relevant to Indian skin and Indian cities than to a formula developed for a different climate and a different population.

Beyond Healthetc.: The Ecosystem Behind the Brand
Healthetc. is part of Wedjat Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd., founded by Dr. Hema Sathish and Dr. Sathish Devadoss.

The group also includes Cureka, India’s 1st Preventive Healthcare Platform Curated by Doctors, that offers doctor-recommended products across multiple categories.

TGHC is the group’s sensitive skincare brand, built around barrier-friendly formulations for skin types that don’t tolerate aggressive, fragrance-heavy products well. It reflects the same clinical-first philosophy as Healthetc., applied to topical skincare rather than ingestible nutrition.

At the centre of it all is Devadoss Multispeciality Hospitals, where Dr. Sathish Devadoss leads the orthopaedic department and Dr. Hema Sathish heads dermatology. The hospital operates across more than 15 specialities and is equipped with some of the most advanced medical technology available in the region, including robotic surgery, a reflection of how seriously the group takes clinical precision, not just in wellness products but in the full spectrum of medical care it delivers. It is this hospital environment, with its constant, unfiltered view of how disease and decline actually present in real patients, that continues to shape how new Healthetc. formulations are conceived and refined.

For two doctors who started out simply trying to get their own patients to stay consistent with their vitamins, the journey from clinic-level frustration to a six-product, nationally distributed range, anchored by a growing ecosystem under Wedjat Health Solutions marks a fairly significant turn.

What hasn’t changed is the underlying premise. India’s preventive healthcare gap is enormous, and most of it is invisible until it isn’t, until the hot flashes become unmanageable, until the bone scan comes back lower than expected, until the blood sugar test crosses a line that can no longer be ignored. Dr. Hema Sathish and Dr. Sathish Devadoss are betting that the right products, built by people who have spent years watching this gap up close, and designed around how people actually behave rather than how they’re supposed to behave, can close it one daily gummy supplement at a time.

Glow by Kirtilals launches The Frill Collection, a range of high quality, lightweight natural diamond jewellery inspired by the fluid elegance of flowing fabrics and delicate frills. Designed for the modern woman, this collection brings together contemporary aesthetics and everyday versatility through graceful, flowing forms.

Frill Collection from Glow by Kirtilals, A contemporary natural diamonds collection, inspired by graceful movement

The Frill Collection captures the essence of movement with soft silhouettes and refined craftsmanship. Each design is created to complement different occasions, making it suitable for work, celebrations, and everyday wear while reflecting effortless sophistication

The collection features a wide range of rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and necklaces, crafted with high quality natural diamonds at the Glow by Kirtilals in-house State of the art manufacturing facility. Combining lightweight construction with elegant detailing, the collection offers jewellery that balances style, comfort, and versatility.

Glow by Kirtilals has announced a launch offer of Flat 50% Off on Making Charges, Flat 15% Off on Diamonds, along with an additional Rs. 125 per gram on old gold exchange when purchasing diamond jewellery. These exclusive launch offers provide customers with the perfect opportunity to own timeless diamond creations at exceptional value.

The Frill collection is now available at Glow by Kirtilals stores in Bengaluru, Chennai – VR Chennai & Adyar, Erode, Hyderabad, Kochi, Madurai, Mysuru, Thrissur, Tirupur, and Vijayawada. Customers can also explore and shop the collection online at www.glowJewels.com.

About Glow by Kirtilals

Glow by Kirtilals is the Gen Z and millennial take on the legendary Kirtilals legacy, crafting fine jewellery for over 87 years. Glow by Kirtilals has 11 exclusive showrooms across South India. With in-house artistry, manufacturing, and expert craftsmanship, Glow creates natural diamond and gold jewellery designed for everyday confidence, style, and self-expression. 

Amid global economic instability that has cast a shadow over several asset classes, India’s luxury housing sector is one to watch. Luxury residences continue to attract the interest of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and are gaining an increasing share of residential sales.  Rising earnings, business success, a growing pool of high-net-worth individuals and unabated interest from Non-Resident Indians have resulted in a persistent demand for upmarket homes.

Luxury housing continues to gain momentum as buyers prioritise premium living, quality, and long-term value across key Indian markets

A report for H1 FY 2026 by Anarock revealed that luxury and premium homes accounted for nearly 42% of new home supply in key cities and represented about Rs. 2.98 lakh crore of residential sales value, growing 7% year-on-year, while housing sales volume remained largely stable. The data indicate that buyers are choosing more upscale homes, alongside the luxury segment’s increased market share.

Uddhav Poddar, CMD, Bhumika Group said, “Despite global economic uncertainties, the luxury housing segment has continued to demonstrate resilience, driven by discerning buyers who are prioritising quality, trust and long-term value over short-term market fluctuations. Today’s luxury homebuyers evaluate not only the residence but the overall living experience, including thoughtful design, wellness, connectivity and the credibility of the developer. As aspirations continue to evolve and purchasing decisions become more value-driven, we believe demand for well-planned premium developments will remain strong over the long term.”

The residential environment is now more appealing for end-users and investors alike, with transparency driven by RERA and quality developments delivered by reputable developers. Among the major cities, Mumbai remains the most expensive residential market in India. Luxury home prices in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have risen by around 43 per cent in the last three years, backed by limited supply and persistent demand from rich homeowners, said ANAROCK. But in terms of transaction value, Delhi-NCR has become the largest luxury home market in the country.

Gurpal Singh Chawla, Managing Director, TREVOC Group, said, “The luxury residential market continues to outperform because buyers today are investing in experiences rather than just square footage. They seek homes that combine thoughtful design, timeless architecture and spaces that evolve with their lifestyle. We believe the future of luxury lies in creating residences that deliver enduring value, comfort and a meaningful living experience for generations.”

Gurugram witnessed sales of properties priced above Rs. 10 crore worth around Rs. 24,120 crore in 2025, beating MMR’s Rs. 21,902 crore for the first time, according to data from Sotheby’s International Realty and CRE Matrix. The trend has continued into 2026, with Gurugram accounting for over 73 per cent of total residential releases in Delhi-NCR during the second quarter. As a major business and financial hub, supplemented with high-end retail, hospitality and social infrastructure, the city continues to attract entrepreneurs, senior executives and worldwide professionals.

Mitul Jain, Managing Director, SPJ Group, said, “Luxury housing is witnessing sustained momentum as homebuyers increasingly prioritise quality, exclusivity and long-term value. Today’s luxury developments are expected to offer a seamless blend of design excellence, superior amenities and strategic locations, making luxury residences a preferred choice for discerning buyers and investors alike. In Gurugram, robust infrastructure, expanding corporate presence and the emergence of well-planned luxury micro-markets have further strengthened demand for luxury residences. As a result, luxury homes have evolved beyond aspirational purchases into resilient, future-ready assets for both end-users and investors.”

Noida is fast turning out to be the next luxury destination in NCR. The developing metro network, motorway connectivity and the impending Noida International Airport are turning the city into an appealing destination for luxury residential complexes. Integrated townships, better value propositions and modern infrastructure are luring end users and investors.

Salil Kumar, Director, Marketing & Business Management, CRC Group, said, “Noida’s luxury housing segment has transformed considerably due to the transformative infrastructure developments and the increasing preference for elevated living experiences. Expectations are still evolving, and the luxury segment is setting the bar higher with sophisticated living experiences that are comfortable, functional, and have long-term value.”

For developers, luxury housing offers the advantage of higher revenue per unit, allowing for greater focus on design, build quality, and customer experience. At the same time, however, buyers are becoming more sophisticated and demanding the worldwide standards of execution, competent property management and long-term after-sales support.

Saurab Saharan, Group Managing Director, HCBS Developments Ltd., said, “The definition of luxury has evolved significantly over the last few years. Buyers today are looking for homes that offer spacious layouts, wellness-driven amenities, sustainable design, and superior connectivity. In Gurugram, this shift is particularly evident as infrastructure upgrades and a thriving corporate ecosystem continue to attract discerning homebuyers and investors. As aspirations continue to rise, thoughtfully planned luxury communities are becoming the benchmark for modern urban living, supported by strong end-user demand, limited quality supply, and strong long-term investment potential.”

Backed by strong economic fundamentals, infrastructure development and changing aspirations of buyers, Delhi-NCR, led by Gurugram and fast catching up Noida, is well placed to remain India’s most vibrant luxury housing market. Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad continue to be the anchors of India’s premium residential growth.

After more than two decades in India’s real estate sector, Dr. Renu Rana has announced the launch of RENALIYAS, marking her transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

Dr. Renu Rana, Founder & CEO, RENALIYAS, on the launch of her integrated real estate and development platform

Having begun her career at the age of 19 as a receptionist, Dr. Rana progressed through various leadership roles in the real estate industry and most recently served as Director – Strategy, Sales & Marketing. Over the course of her career, she has worked across residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use, hospitality, and township developments while collaborating with developers, landowners, investors, consultants, channel partners, and other industry stakeholders.

RENALIYAS has been established as an integrated real estate and development platform built around strategy, partnerships, and development. The company aims to identify opportunities, build meaningful collaborations, and create long-term value across the real estate ecosystem.

Speaking on the launch, Dr. Renu Rana, Founder & CEO, RENALIYAS, said, “My professional journey has been shaped by the organisations I have worked with, the leaders who mentored me, the teams I have led, and the relationships I have built over the years. The launch of RENALIYAS is a natural progression of that journey. It represents the experience, trust, and perspective gained over more than two decades in the industry.”

She added, “India’s real estate sector is entering an important phase of growth, driven by urbanisation, infrastructure development, institutional investment, and evolving consumer expectations. The future will belong to organisations that combine clarity of vision, strong partnerships, and disciplined execution. Through RENALIYAS, we aim to contribute meaningfully to this transformation.”

Founded on the philosophy “Land to Legacy,” RENALIYAS plans to work with developers, landowners, investors, institutions, and strategic partners across residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use, hospitality, and township opportunities.

The company’s long-term vision includes participating in development opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and creating projects that deliver enduring value for all stakeholders.

The launch marks a new entrepreneurial chapter for Dr. Rana, with RENALIYAS positioned as an organisation built on integrity, collaboration, disciplined execution, and sustainable growth.

About Dr. Renu Rana
Dr. Renu Rana is the Founder & CEO of RENALIYAS and brings over 22 years of experience in India’s real estate sector. Her expertise spans business strategy, sales, marketing, partnerships, market expansion, and real estate development across multiple asset classes.

About RENALIYAS
RENALIYAS is an integrated real estate and development platform that brings together strategy, partnerships, and development. Guided by its philosophy, “Land to Legacy,” the company collaborates with developers, landowners, investors, institutions, and strategic partners to create long-term opportunities and enduring value across the real estate sector.

The current phase of commercial real estate in India sees a combination of retail and office developments that are not functioning as independent asset classes anymore. As business grows, consumption becomes higher and GCCs expand their footprints, office and retail integrated development which consists of Grade A office spaces along with top-class retail has become a sought after investment destination. Leasing of office spaces in India has seen all time high figures due to the expansion of GCCs and MNCs. Retail leasing in India too has seen all time high figures in India.

Retail and commercial real estate are emerging as key drivers of India’s next growth story, creating integrated destinations for work, shopping and leisure

According to the industry sources, the leasing in India’s retail sector stood at about 8.9 million sq. ft. in 2025, backed by robust demand for fashion, F&B and experiential brands. On the other hand, GCCs made up over 40% of Grade A office leasing, signaling the rising confidence of international occupiers in India’s business environment. Such developments have encouraged developers to develop destinations that combine the facilities to work, shop, dine and relax under one roof.

Commenting on the trend, Harpreet Singh Hora, Director, Reach Group, said, “Office spaces of the future are going to be driven by innovation, connectivity, and flexibility. Organizations are on the lookout for places of work that can merge technology, sustainability, and employee-friendly features. The growing demands of the industry are inspiring real estate developers to construct smart future-proof commercial environments.”

Sharing his perspective, Dr. Amish Bhutani, Managing Director, Group 108, says, “Retail and commercial projects have become an integral part of India’s economic progress. Their role today extends well beyond providing business space. They are evolving into vibrant destinations that bring together commerce, convenience, and everyday experiences. As consumer preferences continue to evolve, integrated developments that combine retail, dining, entertainment, and workplaces are becoming increasingly important. Businesses are also placing greater emphasis on locations that offer seamless connectivity, quality infrastructure, and an environment that supports long-term growth. We believe this evolution will continue to shape India’s urban landscape, creating lasting value for businesses, communities, and investors alike.“

Echoing a similar outlook, Ajendra Singh, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Spectrum@Metro said, “The difference between retail and commercial real estate is becoming blurred. The consumer demands convenience, whereas business looks for vibrant ecosystems that can pull in talent and foster innovation. The mixed-use development of office, retail, entertainment and hospitality, all in one place, is becoming a sustainable urban destination in itself. This model is predicted to dominate the future of Indian business districts’ commercial real estate market.“

Azad Ahmad Lone, President, Business Development and Operations, Biigtech, said, “The future of commercial real estate development is the integration of business destinations comprising offices, retail, eating-out places and facilities. The current occupier needs extend beyond the office space; what they need is an environment that improves their experience and helps in business growth. There has been a growing demand for mixed-use commercial property developments because of the convenience factor and high footfalls. Due to improvement in infrastructure and corporate expansion, these types of developments are likely to continue to play a crucial role in the Indian commercial real estate sector.”

As corporate expansion continues to increase alongside consumer demand and infrastructure development, it is predicted that the relationship between retail and commercial real estate will prove to be one of the key catalysts behind the Indian real estate industry. Developers who build ready-for-the-future and experiential mixed use developments are set up to entice both businesses and consumers.

Dr. Azad Moopen, Executive Chairman of Aster DM Quality Care, met Shri D.K. Shivakumar and reaffirmed Aster’s long-term commitment to Karnataka through a planned investment of Rs. 1,315 crore to further strengthen the State’s healthcare infrastructure.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri D.K. Shivakumar with the Leadership of Aster DM Quality Care

Aster has significantly expanded its footprint in Karnataka through Aster CMI Hospital, Aster RV Hospital, Aster Whitefield Hospital, and Aster Women & Children Hospital. The company continues to invest in advanced healthcare infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the State.

Speaking after the meeting, Dr. Azad Moopen, Executive Chairman, Aster DM Quality Care, said,  “Karnataka has been a cornerstone of Aster’s growth in India and remains one of our most strategic markets. The State is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, supported by world-class clinical talent and a progressive healthcare ecosystem. Our planned investment of Rs. 1,315 crore reflects our long-term confidence in Karnataka. We remain committed to partnering with the Government of Karnataka to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, expand access to advanced medical care, promote medical education and research, and improve healthcare outcomes for the people of the State.”

Aster DM Quality Care currently operates 39 hospitals with over 10,600 beds and four hospitals in Karnataka with 1,329 operational beds, creating one of the strongest integrated healthcare networks in India and the State. As part of its expansion plans, Aster is developing the 550-bed Aster Hospital, Yeshwantpur, the 460-bed Aster Hospital, Sarjapur, and a 350-bed expansion at Aster CMI Hospital, substantially increasing access to advanced tertiary and quaternary healthcare services in Bengaluru.

During the discussions, Dr. Moopen highlighted Aster’s commitment to supporting Karnataka’s healthcare priorities through investments in healthcare infrastructure, medical education, skill development, employment generation, healthcare technology, medical tourism, research, innovation, and charitable healthcare initiatives.

Mr. Varun Khanna, Managing Director & Group CEO, Aster DM Quality Care, said, “The scale and capabilities of Aster DM Quality Care position us to accelerate the next phase of healthcare transformation in Karnataka. As we continue to strengthen our presence across the State, we aim to make complex and specialised care more accessible while reinforcing Karnataka’s position as one of India’s leading centres for healthcare innovation and medical excellence.”

Ms. Alisha Moopen, Director, Aster DM Quality Care, added, “Our focus extends beyond expanding capacity. We are building an integrated healthcare ecosystem that combines advanced clinical care, digital innovation, medical education, research, and compassionate service. Through these investments, we are committed to delivering world-class healthcare while creating sustainable value for patients, communities, and the State of Karnataka.”

The proposed investment of Rs. 1,315 crore underscores Aster DM Quality Care’s long-term vision of making Karnataka one of its most important centres for clinical excellence, innovation, medical education, and patient-centric healthcare.

About Aster DM Quality Care Limited*

Aster DM Quality Care Limited is one of India’s leading integrated healthcare providers, formed through the merger of Aster DM Healthcare Limited and Quality Care India Limited. The merged entity will bring together four leading healthcare brands – Aster DM, CARE Hospitals, Evercare and KIMSHEALTH, creating a scaled and diversified healthcare platform with a network of 39 hospitals across 28 cities and over 10,600 beds. With a strong presence across South and Central India, the merged entity will deliver comprehensive healthcare services spanning primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary care, supported by centres of excellence across key specialties including oncology, cardiac sciences, neurosciences, gastro sciences, orthopaedics, nephrology, organ transplantation, mother and child care, and critical care.

*Name change subject to receipt of Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to the merger. Currently named Aster DM Healthcare Limited.