• Demoverse is an AI co-creation platform where brands build products with consumers, not just for them.

• The company calls this shift the move from User Generated Content to User Generated Products, UGC to UGP.

• The platform allows consumers to reshape brand concepts using AI, with the community voting on the strongest directions before brands commit to production.

• Founder Akshay Mehta helped build the UAE’s first commercial-scale satellite manufacturing facility, an experience that left him asking whether AI could open product creation to a much larger group of people.

• The capital raised will be used to convert early brand partnerships into paid campaigns, build out Demoverse’s US go to market, and grow the consumer creator community.

Demoverse, an AI powered co-creation platform that enables brands to build products directly with consumers, announced it has raised USD600K in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Lumikai, India’s first interactive media, digital platforms, and games focused VC fund. Lumikai invested USD500K as part of Pixels, its pre-seed program for founders building the next generation of interactive platforms. The round also saw participation from Marlan, the UAE based investor-operator focused on deep-tech, and a group of angel investors.

Akshay Mehta, Founder Demoverse

Consumer brands have spent decades trying to predict what people will buy. Getting that prediction wrong is expensive. McKinsey and BoF estimate that the fashion industry alone produced between USD70 billion and USD140 billion worth of excess inventory in 2023, a pattern that is visible across consumer brands.

The point behind Demoverse is simple: make something people want, with consumers shaping the design before brands commit to production.

Brands post a product concept or design direction on the platform, along with guidelines for what can and cannot change. Consumers then use AI to reshape and refine the concept, and the wider community evaluates and votes on the strongest directions.

What comes back is a clear product direction and a demand signal, ahead of any production commitment. Consumers whose ideas shape the winning design also earn royalties when the product is commercialised, giving the community a genuine stake in the outcome.

Demoverse describes this shift as moving consumer participation from User Generated Content (UGC) to User Generated Products (UGP).

Founded by Akshay Mehta, Demoverse builds on his experience helping construct the UAE’s first commercial scale satellite manufacturing facility, work that left him asking whether AI could open product creation to a much larger group of people. Before founding Demoverse, he spent eight years across investing, consulting and operating roles, including Bain, Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India), Asia Alternatives and the UAE’s Royal Group’s deep tech investment platform.

Akshay Mehta, Founder of Demoverse, said, “Two decades of social media have trained people to form and express opinions on everything they see. Two years of AI have given the masses the ability to express what they want in a visual format. We have a golden opportunity to bring these trends together and open the canvas where people design and build the products they use, and benefit from their commercial success.”

The company is starting in fashion, where consumers tend to have strong opinions on design and visual identity, and plans to extend the model into beauty, CPG and other consumer categories over time. It has already run early trials with Indian consumer brands and is using this round to convert those early partnerships into paid campaigns as it builds towards its next phase of growth.

For Lumikai, the investment extends its thesis around interactive consumer platforms: as AI increases the ease and reduces the cost of creation, consumers will increasingly move from passive audiences to active participants in what gets created.

Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai, said “AI is going to make it possible to create an almost infinite number of products. But infinite supply doesn’t solve the fundamental problem: what do people actually want? Demoverse closes that loop. Instead of asking consumers what they might buy through a survey or trend report, it gives them the tools to actually shape the product before it gets made.

We believe the next evolution of UGC is UGP: User Generated Products. Consumers won’t just create the content around brands. Increasingly, they will participate in creating the products themselves. Akshay saw this shift early, and we’re excited to partner with him as he builds it.”

About Demoverse
Demoverse is an AI powered co-creation platform that lets consumer brands build products with their customers, not just for them. Consumers create, refine and vote on designs using AI within brand guidelines, and contributors to winning products earn royalties. The company is starting in fashion and plans to expand across consumer categories. Demoverse is part of the NVIDIA Inception program. For more information, visit: www.demoverse.ai.

About Lumikai
Lumikai is India’s specialist VC firm focused on interactive media, digital platforms and games. The fund invests in early-stage founders building across original IP, games, digital media, immersive platforms, and frontier tech. The firm has backed category leading companies including EloTV, Story TV and Master AI (India’s #1 social entertainment, micro-drama and edutainment platform) Supernova and Superflow (#1 educational app in India, building an AI communication OS), AutoVRse (India’s fastest-growing enterprise VR company), among many others. A seed stage investor, it also runs Lumikai Pixels, its pre-seed program for founders in their -1 to 10 journey of building the next generation of interactive platforms. For more information, visit www.lumikai.com.

At Assetz, every project begins with a question: “Can life be imagined better?” 

For over a decade, that question has shaped the group’s thinking, design ethos and approach to creating homes and communities. Today, it takes on a new form through Life Reimagined, Assetz’s latest brand campaign.

Akshay Dewani, Assetz

At its heart, Life Reimagined is an expression of the beliefs that define Assetz. Thoughtful design. Enduring quality. Intrinsic sustainability. And a commitment to delivering every promise made.

More than a campaign, Life Reimagined is where the brand’s philosophy finds its most visible expression. It brings together Assetz’s worldview through an array of narratives, led by Design Reimagined, which explores the finer details of everyday living. Intuitive landscape design, Luxury Terrace Balconies, double-height lobbies, pets’ parks and age-designated kids’ play areas are viewed not as amenities, but as opportunities to create more meaningful living experiences. Beyond that, the platform gives Assetz a language of its own, through which architecture, quality, detail, sustainability and community converge into one voice, as the brand steps into a chapter defined by possibility.

Commenting on the campaign, Akshay Kishore Dewani, Managing Director, Assetz, said, “Life Reimagined isn’t a new direction for Assetz. It’s a clearer expression of the way the group has built for the better part of the decade. For Assetz, reimagining is the discipline of questioning what’s expected, refining every decision, never settling for the first answer and delivering homes that stay true to the ideas they began with. This campaign simply gives that philosophy a voice.”

Aditya Setia, Head of Marketing, Assetz, said, “This campaign is a flexible creative platform rather than a single campaign thought. The different themes tell different stories while retaining one recognisable visual and verbal language. For the organisation, it’s about building lasting brand recall — moving audiences from seeing Assetz as just a developer to recognising it as a distinct point of view on how life should be lived. It provides a consistent voice to build on across every touchpoint, one that compounds brand equity over time.”

As Assetz expands into its next phase of growth, it aims to establish a stronger, more recognisable brand identity through the campaign. One that brings together years of thinking into a single, consistent voice across every touchpoint.

About Assetz
Assetz is a residential real estate developer with a focus on design excellence, along with disciplined capital allocation, institutional governance and sustainability practices. The developer focuses on delivering high-quality homes characterised by timeless architecture, thoughtful material selection, refined minimalism and calm, cohesive living environments. This philosophy enables Assetz to create value both internally through space planning and externally through amenity-led master plans. As a result, this approach has enabled the company to create a differentiated and recognisable brand positioning within Bengaluru’s residential real estate market. The Assetz portfolio spans 50+ projects, 50+ million sq. ft. and 22,000+ units as of August 31, 2026, reflecting the scale of its experience and its growing contribution to Bengaluru’s residential landscape.

boltt is bringing the boltt Evo to Flipkart’s Big Billion Days at an Early Bird price of INR 8,999. The offer goes live at 12:00 AM midnight on September 24, 2026, exclusively on Flipkart, giving consumers the opportunity to get the smartphone at one of its most competitive price points.

boltt Evo Early Bird Sale

boltt Evo is powered by the UNISOC T7250 octa-core processor and comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. For photography, it features a 50MP AI main camera, 2MP macro lens and 8MP front camera with Real Tone, supported by AI Portrait Mode, AI Night Mode and AI Selfie Enhancement.

It also packs a 6.79-inch 120Hz display and a 6000mAh battery, bringing together performance, smooth visuals and extended usage for everyday multitasking, entertainment and connectivity.

The boltt Evo will be available at the following prices during the sale:

4GB + 64GB | INR 8,999
6GB + 128GB | INR 9,999

With the highest rating, best specifications and best price in its segment, the boltt Evo brings together performance, features and value this Big Billion Days.

The boltt Evo is available exclusively on Flipkart as part of the Big Billion Days Early Bird sale from 12:00 AM midnight on September 24, 2026.

Buy now on Flipkart- www.flipkart.com/boltt-evo-coming-soon-ads-store

About boltt

boltt is a homegrown smartphone brand from the house of Fire-Boltt, built on the trust of over 4 crore users. Created for India’s evolving digital lifestyle, the brand brings together deep consumer insight and a consumer-first approach to design and innovation. boltt is focused on delivering dependable, relevant smartphone experiences tailored for modern India.

About Fire-Boltt

Fire-Boltt is India’s No. 1 smartwatch brand and one of the country’s leading homegrown consumer technology companies. With a growing ecosystem of connected devices and more than 4 crore users, Fire-Boltt is committed to creating innovative technology products that are accessible, relevant, and designed for Indian consumers.

Kapiva, one of India’s most trusted science-backed Ayurvedic brands, has partnered with Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 through its flagship Dia Free Juice for a special 12-week initiative aimed at bringing greater awareness around blood sugar health into Indian households.

The 12-week ‘Sawaal Diabetes Ka, Jawaab Sehat Ka’ segment uses KBC’s question-led format to make health awareness more engaging and accessible

At the heart of the partnership is the weekly segment “Sawaal Diabetes Ka, Jawaab Sehat Ka,” beginning September 22. Through KBC’s familiar question-and-answer format, Kapiva aims to make conversations around diabetes awareness and everyday blood sugar health more accessible and engaging for families across India. Viewers will get a chance to win cash prizes, goodies and exclusive discounts from Kapiva.

The ICMR-INDIAB national study revealed that 101 million people in India are living with diabetes, underscoring the need for greater awareness around blood sugar health, lifestyle choices and regular health management.

For more than two decades, KBC has turned questioning and curiosity into a part of Indian popular culture, bringing generations of families together around the same screen. With legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, a familiar voice across several major public-awareness initiatives over the years, the platform offers Kapiva an opportunity to take an important health conversation to audiences in a format they already know and engage with.

Ameve Sharma, Founder & CEO, Kapiva, said, “Dia Free has become one of Kapiva’s most trusted products because it addresses a health concern that affects millions of Indian families. But building a product is only one part of the responsibility. Creating greater awareness and encouraging people to engage more actively with their health is equally important. KBC gives us a unique opportunity to bring that conversation into millions of homes through a format Indians already know, trust and participate in. Through ‘Sawaal Diabetes Ka, Jawaab Sehat Ka’, we hope to make conversations around blood sugar health more accessible and part of everyday family discussions.” 

The partnership was enabled by Prachar Communications. Commenting on the integration, Rakshit Jain, Director, Prachar Communications, said, “The strength of this partnership lies in the intersection of relevance, reach and engagement. KBC has been part of Indian households for generations, while diabetes and blood sugar health are conversations that increasingly need to happen within those very households. By integrating the message into a format that Indians already actively participate in, Kapiva is creating an opportunity to make health awareness less clinical and far more conversational. A 12-week association also gives us the ability to build sustained attention and keep the conversation alive across television, digital and social platforms.”

Trusted by 10 lakh+ consumers, Kapiva Dia Free Juice is a herbal wellness formulation of 11 standardised traditional herbs including karela, jamun, gudmar and more in an easy daily format that supports healthy blood sugar levels as part of a balanced lifestyle. Backed by Kapiva’s dedicated R&D team of scientists and researchers, the product has undergone product-specific clinical evaluation and multiple layers of quality and safety testing. It is intended to complement, not replace, prescribed medication or medical advice.

About Kapiva
Kapiva is one of India’s most trusted, science-backed Ayurvedic brands, rooted in authentic Ayurveda and strengthened by modern science. Backed by a dedicated R&D vertical of scientists and researchers, Kapiva develops formulations using standardised herbs, high-quality ingredients and multiple layers of quality and safety testing. Its portfolio spans categories including men’s health, lifestyle, daily wellness, beauty & personal care and more, with products designed to fit easily into modern lifestyles. Kapiva continues to make Ayurveda more relevant, credible and accessible while staying true to its traditional foundations. The brand has a strong offline presence across 60,000+ stores in India and has expanded globally through wholly owned subsidiaries in the USA, UK and Middle East.

Website: www.kapiva.in

BuildSpace Development Management Pvt. Ltd., an integrated industrial and logistics infrastructure development platform, has announced its formal launch with an identified development pipeline of approximately 3 million+ sq ft across four projects and more than 165 acres of land under development mandate.

Rohan Latad, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BuildSpace

Based on management estimates, the identified development pipeline represents an estimated project value of approximately INR 6,000 million, while the land under mandate has an indicative value of approximately INR 5,000 million. Together, these represent an estimated value of approximately INR 11,000 million (the figures should not be interpreted as contracted revenue, company valuation, or land owned directly by BuildSpace).

The company’s initial focus includes Sahakar Logistics Park in Bhiwandi, a 42-acre Grade-A industrial and logistics development with approximately 1.3 million sq ft of chargeable development potential. The project is under construction and is being marketed for leasing, including built-to-suit requirements from logistics, distribution, and manufacturing occupiers.

Growth Markets

BuildSpace is targeting established and emerging industrial corridors across Maharashtra, with a focus on Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar,  Ranjangaon, Nashik and Nagpur. It is also evaluating opportunities in select growth markets such as Dholera and Guwahati.

Manufacturing investment, infrastructure development, and improving connectivity are expected to support demand for industrial and logistics facilities in these locations.

“India’s manufacturing and supply-chain networks increasingly require facilities designed around business operations rather than standard real estate products. BuildSpace combines development management, engineering, and execution capabilities under one platform. Our objective is to work with occupiers, landowners and capital partners from early-stage planning through delivery and long-term asset performance,” said Rohan Latad, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BuildSpace.

Three Connected Business Verticals

BuildSpace operates through three verticals serving different participants in the industrial and logistics real estate value chain.

BuildINFRA provides customised industrial and logistics infrastructure for manufacturers, third-party logistics operators and other occupiers. Its services include site assessment, master planning, architectural and engineering design, project management, construction coordination, operational readiness and handover. Solutions may include built-to-suit facilities, ready-to-operate spaces and project delivery assignments on occupier-owned land.

BuildVALUE works with landowners and asset holders to unlock the development potential of strategically located land. Depending on the agreed structure, landowners may retain ownership while BuildSpace manages planning, development, tenant acquisition, leasing and asset management.

BuildWEALTH works with institutional investors and strategic capital partners on project-specific development partnerships in Grade-A industrial and logistics assets. Such partnerships are structured subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Leadership Experience

BuildSpace is led by three directors, Rohan Latad, MD & CEO; Nitin Mumbaikar, MD & CTO; and Pankaj Kakde, MD & CFO, with more than 50 years of combined experience across development management, master planning, design engineering, project execution, finance and corporate governance.

The leadership team’s prior professional experience spans special economic zones, large-scale warehousing developments, container freight stations, cold-storage facilities, port-linked infrastructure, multimodal cargo facilities and agricultural supply-chain assets.

About BuildSpace

Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Navi Mumbai, BuildSpace Development Management Pvt. Ltd. is an integrated industrial and logistics infrastructure development platform. The company was established to address fragmentation in the industrial and logistics sector by connecting land, development, and capital through its three verticals, BuildINFRA, BuildVALUE and BuildWEALTH.

Its current platform includes approximately 1.3 million sq ft under construction, 3 million+ sq ft in development, and more than 165 acres under mandate. BuildSpace focuses on Grade-A industrial, logistics, and manufacturing infrastructure designed around operational performance, compliance, sustainability, and long-term asset value.

For more information, please visit www.webuildspace.in

EazyDiner, India’s leading restaurant discovery, table booking and restaurant payments platform, hosted the Delhi edition of the EazyDiner Foodie Awards on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at The LaLiT, New Delhi. The evening recognised the restaurants, cafes, hotels and hospitality leaders who shape how Delhi NCR eats out.

Prakhar Kapoor, Co-Founder & Head Marketing; Kapil Chopra Founder, EazyDiner & The Postcard Hotel; Sachin Pabreja, Co-Founder & CEO; Ahana P Clayton, Co-Founder & COO

The EazyDiner Foodie Awards are a people’s choice honour. Over 850 restaurants were nominated across 102 categories, and the winners were decided by the votes of EazyDiner users. More than 3 lakh diners voted this year. Chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, F&B entrepreneurs and food lovers from across the region came together for the night.

Highlights from the EazyDiner Foodie Awards, Delhi NCR Edition, featuring Founder Kapil Chopra, industry leaders and cricketer Yuvraj Singh felicitating the winners

Often called the Oscars of Indian dining, the EazyDiner Foodie Awards recognise every part of eating out, from hotel restaurants, buffets and Sunday brunches to cafes, bakeries, microbreweries, and neighbourhood favourites.

Honouring the people behind Delhi’s hospitality

The evening’s leadership honours were presented by Kapil Chopra, Founder, EazyDiner; Gautam Aggarwal, Division President, South Asia and Country Corporate Officer, Mastercard; and Yuvraj Singh, Indian cricketer and World Champion. The honourees were:

• Deeksha Suri, Executive Director, The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group, was named Hospitality Trailblazer of the Year. She took the group into cities such as Ayodhya and Vrindavan and built one of hospitality’s most credible inclusion programmes, opening careers to the LGBTQIA+ community, acid attack survivors and neurodivergent talent.

• Kush Kapoor, CEO, Roseate Hotels & Resorts, received Hospitality Leader of the Year for growing a single Delhi property into a design-led luxury portfolio across India and the UK.

• Bibhor Srivastava, Managing Director, ITP Media India, the home of Hotelier India, was honoured as The Voice of Hospitality for giving Indian hospitality a platform to meet, share and grow.

• Natwar Nagar, Founder, The People Network and The Job Plus, received the award for Leadership in Hospitality Workforce Development, having trained and placed thousands of young people in hospitality careers.

• Abhimanyu Lodha, General Manager, The Lodhi, New Delhi, was named General Manager of the Year. He has steered The Lodhi to a Michelin Key and back-to-back FHRAI General Manager of the Year honours.

• Atul Tiwari, Director of Operations, The Leela Palace New Delhi, was named F&B Head of the Year. A former Indian Sommelier Champion, he joined the hotel’s pre-opening team in 2010 and rose from restaurant manager at MEGU to lead F&B.

• Chef Manish Sharma, Executive Chef, The Oberoi, New Delhi, was named Chef of the Year. With close to two decades at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, he pairs classical technique with a contemporary touch while mentoring the next generation of chefs.

• Shafquat Ali, Publisher of Hospitality Horizon and CEO, Trikaya Media Group, received Editorial Excellence in Hospitality Journalism for three decades of telling the stories of Indian hospitality across India and the Gulf.

The night’s headline honours

ITC Maurya, New Delhi was named Food & Beverage Hotel of the Year. For over four decades it has been Delhi’s address of choice for visiting heads of state, and it is home to Bukhara, Dum Pukht and Avartana.

Restaurant Opening of the Year went to Nisaba, Chef Manish Mehrotra’s first independent restaurant, set within the Humayun’s Tomb Museum Complex, and to Raga, a homecoming for chef Gaggan Anand, bringing his distinctive approach to Indian food to Delhi after years of international acclaim in Bangkok. The LaLiT was named Most Inclusive Hotel Chain in India.

Delhi’s legacy names had their moment too. Haldiram’s received The Legacy of Indian Dining, Bikanervala was named The Pride of Indian Dining, Punjab Grill took The Nation’s Favourite Indian Dining Brand, and Connaught Place institutions Kwality and United Coffee House were named The Legacy Legend of the City.

Among the hotel dining winners, Kheer at Roseate House, New Delhi was named The Best Indian Restaurant in a Hotel, where regional Indian cooking is served with a lighter, contemporary hand in one of the capital’s quietest luxury dining rooms.

Farmers Basket at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity took The Best Sunday Brunch, a long, unhurried afternoon of live counters and global spreads that has become a weekend fixture for Aerocity regulars.

And MEGU at The Leela Palace, New Delhi won The Best Japanese Restaurant in a Hotel, bringing precise sushi, robata and Japanese fine dining to a room built around its signature Buddha and bell.

A word from EazyDiner

Speaking at the awards, Kapil Chopra, Founder, EazyDiner, said, “The EazyDiner Foodie Awards belong to Delhi’s diners. Every winner tonight was chosen by the people who book the tables, bring their families and keep coming back. This year’s nominees show how much range the city has, from Kwality and United Coffee House to legendary chains like Haldiram’s and Punjab Grill that everyone is talking about. To every chef, restaurateur and hotelier here tonight, thank you for giving Delhi so many reasons to dine out.“

Partners

The EazyDiner Foodie Awards 2026, Delhi edition, was made possible by Hospitality Partner The LaLiT, New Delhi; Associate Partners UNOX, BMW Bird Automotive and Byufuel; and Experience Partners Johnnie Walker, Grover Vineyards, Bad Monkey and Lion Brewery.

EazyDiner Foodie Awards 2026, Delhi NCR: the winners

Leadership and special honours

Hospitality Trailblazer of the Year: Deeksha Suri, Executive Director, The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group

Hospitality Leader of the Year: Kush Kapoor, CEO, Roseate Hotels & Resorts

The Voice of Hospitality: Bibhor Srivastava, Managing Director, ITP Media India

Leadership in Hospitality Workforce Development: Natwar Nagar, Founder, The People Network & The Job Plus

General Manager of the Year: Abhimanyu Lodha, General Manager, The Lodhi, New Delhi

F&B Head of the Year: Atul Tiwari, Director of Operations, The Leela Palace New Delhi

Chef of the Year: Chef Manish Sharma, Executive Chef, The Oberoi, New Delhi

Editorial Excellence in Hospitality Journalism: Shafquat Ali, Publisher, Hospitality Horizon, and CEO, Trikaya Media Group

Food & Beverage Hotel of the Year: ITC Maurya, New Delhi

Restaurant Opening of the Year: Nisaba, Humayun’s Tomb Museum Complex, New Delhi; Raga, Windsor Place, New Delhi

Most Inclusive Hotel Chain in India: The LaLiT, New Delhi

Ambassador of Taste: namasteyculture, New Delhi

The Authentic Indian Plate: Masaldani, Aditya Ancora, Noida

Best Hotel dining

The Best Indian Restaurant in a Hotel: The Great Kabab Factory, Radisson Blu Plaza, Delhi Airport; Kheer, Roseate House, New Delhi

The Best Sunday Brunch: Farmers Basket, Pullman New Delhi Aerocity

The Best European Cuisine in a Hotel: San Gimignano, The Imperial, New Delhi

The Best Cocktail Bar in a Hotel: The Brewhouse, Radisson Gurugram, Sohna Road City Center; Lyrah Alfresco Bar, Trident, Gurgaon

The Best Luxury Buffet in a Hotel: K3, JW Marriott Aerocity, New Delhi

The Best Vegetarian Buffet in a Hotel: 64/6, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ghaziabad

The Best Asian Cuisine in a Hotel: Erawaan, The Claridges, New Delhi; OKO, The LaLiT, New Delhi

The Best Chinese Restaurant in a Hotel: Shang Palace, Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi

The Best Japanese Restaurant in a Hotel: MEGU, The Leela Palace, New Delhi

The Best All-Day Dining Restaurant in a Hotel: Spectra, The Leela Ambience, Gurugram; The One, Le Meridien, New Delhi

The Best Italian Restaurant in a Hotel: Cena Pranzo- Italian Eatery, Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon; La Piazza, Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

The Best Cafe in a Hotel: Seasonal Tastes, The Westin, Gurgaon; Latest Recipe, Le Meridien, Gurgaon

The Best South Indian Restaurant in a Hotel: Dakshin, Sheraton, New Delhi

The Best Pan-Asian Restaurant in a Hotel: 32 East, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, New Delhi

The Best Debutant Restaurant in a Hotel: Tyde, The Park, New Delhi; Del One, WelcomHotel Dwarka, New Delhi

The Best Rooftop Bar Experience in a Hotel: The Flying Trunk, Novotel City Centre, Delhi NCR

The Family Favourite Buffet: SXVIII, Radisson Blu MBD Hotel, Noida; Level 2, Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar

The Family Favourite Hotel Dining: Singh Sahib, Eros Hotel, Nehru Place

The Best Contemporary Buffet: Cafe NH8, Radisson Gurugram Udyog Vihar; DKK – Dilli Kanteen Kitchen, The Grand, New Delhi

The Best High-Energy Restobar: Romeo Lane, Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon

The Ultimate Corporate Table: Ssence, The Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi; Asia Alive, DoubleTree by Hilton, Gurugram

Restaurants, breweries and cafes

The Pride of Indian Dining: Bikanervala, Multiple outlets

The Legacy of Indian Dining: Haldiram’s, Multiple outlets

The Nation’s Favourite Indian Dining Brand: Punjab Grill, Multiple outlets

The Legacy Legend of the City: Kwality, Connaught Place; United Coffee House, Connaught Place

The Best Indian Restaurant: Karigari by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Janpath, Connaught Place; SILQ, Chanakyapuri

The Best Modern Indian Restaurant: Anardana, Delhi NCR

The Best North Indian Restaurant: Daryaganj, Delhi NCR; Desi Vibes, Delhi NCR

The Best South Indian Restaurant: Dasaprakash, Delhi NCR

The Best Regional Cuisine Restaurant: At Majlis, Sector 104, Noida; Yeti – The Himalayan Kitchen, Cyber Hub, Gurugram

The Best Coastal Cuisine Restaurant: Sanadige at Malcha, Chanakyapuri

The Best Trendsetter Restaurant: Qavalli, Delhi NCR

Most Celebrated Culinary Restaurant: MKT, Chanakya Mall, New Delhi; Havemore, Delhi NCR

The Best Artistic Dining Experience: Arts Room, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi

The Best All-Day Dining: Under The Neem, Sector 80, Gurugram; On Kourse All Day Dining, Karma Lakelands, Manesar

The Best Multicuisine Restaurant: Gola Sizzler, Delhi NCR

The Best Asian Restaurant: Kylin Experience, DLF Mall of India, Sector 18, Noida

The Best Pan Asian Restaurant: Mamagoto, Delhi NCR; YouMee, Delhi NCR

The Best Chinese Restaurant: Nanking, Vasant Kunj; P.F. Chang’s, Delhi NCR

Most Loved Chinese Restaurant Chain: Berco’s, Multiple outlets

The Best Japanese Restaurant: EBISU Fine Japanese Cuisine, Delhi NCR; INJA, New Friends Colony, South Delhi

The Best Thai Restaurant: Nara Thai, Golf Course Road, Gurugram; Easy Tiger by Boraan Thai, The Kitchens, Gurugram

The Best Sushi in Town: Sticky Rice, Delhi NCR

The Best Ramen in Town: Kampai, Aerocity

The Best Italian Restaurant: Olive Bar & Kitchen, Mehrauli, South Delhi; Andrea’s Eatery, Select Citywalk, Saket

The Best European Restaurant: Vicoli, Global Foyer Mall, Gurugram

The Best Mediterranean Restaurant: The Fio Table, The Kitchens, Gurugram

The Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Annyatra, RCube Monad, Rajouri Garden; Unico, Global Foyer Mall, Gurugram

The Best Vegetarian Family Chain: Indus Flavour (Proudly Vegetarian), Multiple outlets

The Best Vegan Restaurant: Greenr Cafe, Delhi NCR

The Best Buffet Restaurant: The Barbeque Times, Delhi NCR; Pirates of Grill Grande, Delhi NCR

The Best Barbeque Chain: Themis Barbecue House, Multiple outlets

Most Romantic Restaurant: QLA, Mehrauli, South Delhi; House of Migo, Sector 143, Noida

The Best Themed Restaurant: Matram, Reliance Mall, Dwarka; Ilios, Delhi NCR

The Best Social Dining Experience: Nukkad Cafe and Bar, Multiple outlets

The Best Debutant Restaurant: By The Bay, Pacific Mall, NSP

The Best Cafe: Laidback Cafe, Delhi NCR; Cafe Delhi Heights, Delhi NCR

Most Loved Coffee Spot: Barista Coffee, Multiple outlets

The Best Breakfast Spot in Town: Chaileela, Sector 104, Noida; Veedu Southern Kitchen, Galleria Market, Gurugram

The Best Desserts in Town: Paul, Delhi NCR

The Best Baker in Town: Harajuku Bakehouse, Multiple outlets

The Best Pizza in Town: PizzaExpress, Delhi NCR; Jamie’s Pizzeria, Vegas Mall, Dwarka

The Best Gourmet Pizza: Tossin Pizza, Multiple outlets

The Best Pizzeria & BBQ: TBSP – Tablespoon, Multiple outlets

The Best Burger in Town: Chili’s, Delhi NCR; Plats, Malviya Nagar, South Delhi

The Best Bar in Town: Clock Tower, Golf Course Road, Gurugram

The Best Cocktail Bar: Whisky Samba, Horizon Center, Gurugram

The Best Mixology Concept: Grammie, R.K. Puram, New Delhi

The Best Speakeasy Bar: Soda Shopp, Hauz Khas, South Delhi

The Best Experiential Bar: Japonico, Golf Course Road, Gurugram

The Best Innovative Bar: She’s Here, Gurgaon

The Best Themed Bar: Tubata, Pitampura, North Delhi

The Best Lounge Bar: Mayfair, Sector 13, Dwarka; Naarma, Epicuria Mall, Nehru Place

The Best Rooftop Restobar: Potions, Mehrauli, South Delhi; Koca, Golf Avenue 42, Gurgaon

The Best in Nightlife: Lord of the Drinks, Connaught Place; Rubarru Gardens, Galleria Mall, Sector 38, Noida

The Best Casual Drink & Dine Restaurant: Social, Multiple outlets; TGI Friday’s, Multiple outlets

Super Hangout Spot: One8 Commune, Delhi NCR

Gen Z’s Hot Pick: Covah – The Cavern, Sector 43, Gurugram

The Best of Gigs & Events: The Piano Man, Delhi NCR; Ministry of Beer, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad

The Best Debutant Bar: The Drop – Coffee & Cocktails, Hauz Khas, South Delhi

The Best Microbrewery: Downtown, Delhi NCR

The Crowd’s Favourite Microbrewery: Fort City Brewing, Hauz Khas; ASUR: Microbrewery & Kitchen, Moti Nagar, New Delhi

Emerging Brewery in Town: Brewtally Honest, Connaught Place; Zythos Loft Bar and Brew, Entertainland Mall, Gurugram

The Best Beer on Tap: The Beer Cafe, Multiple outlets; Open Tap, Sohna Road, Gurugram

About EazyDiner

EazyDiner is India’s leading dining discovery, table booking and restaurant payments platform. Founded by a team of top chefs, hoteliers and food experts, it helps diners discover the right restaurant, book a table in seconds and save on the bill at 40,000+ restaurants across 150+ cities in India and the UAE. Diners can pay their bill in the app with PayEazy and use 425+ credit and debit card offers, while EazyDiner Prime members get guaranteed 25% off at 2,000+ premium restaurants and cafes.

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Most warehouse problems don’t start on the floor. They start with a storage setup that was never quite right for the space or the operation running inside it. Aisles that are too tight, vertical space going completely unused, pickers spending extra minutes locating a single pallet, it adds up fast. And fixing it later, once the operation is already running at full pace, costs a lot more than getting it right the first time.
 

METSTO Enhances Warehouse Storage Systems with Advanced Racking Solutions for Better Space Utilization, Improved Efficiency, and Smarter Industrial Storage Management
 

METSTO, short for Metal Storage Systems, has spent years building storage infrastructure for warehouses across India. Recently, the company widened its warehouse storage systems range to include more advanced racking options, ones that came directly out of feedback from clients dealing with real storage headaches.
 

The range now includes selective pallet racking, drive-in systems, push-back racking, and multi-tier shelving. Each serves a different kind of operation. Selective racking suits businesses with a large product variety that need constant access to every SKU. Drive-in systems work better where you’re storing the same product in bulk, and rotation isn’t the priority. Push-back racking sits somewhere between good density, without locking you into a strict last-in-first-out workflow. All of it is made from high-tensile steel, checked before dispatching, and installed by people who’ve done this across dozens of facilities.
 

The process doesn’t start with a product catalogue. METSTO’s team visits the site, looks at the floor layout, understands what’s being stored and how it moves, and then works out what configuration actually makes sense. That’s where a lot of providers fall short; they send a quote without ever really understanding the operation. Getting that part right is usually the difference between a racking system that works and one that just occupies space.
 

Support doesn’t stop after installation either. Clients have access to the team for adjustments, expansions, or issues that come up as the warehouse grows or changes.
 

From manufacturing to E-commerce, cold storage, as well as third-party logistics are the busiest industries, and are the major industries that rely on well-organized warehouses. Warehouse storage systems need to keep up with that pace without becoming a liability. That’s the problem METSTO is focused on solving.
 

Full product details and consultation options are available at www.metalstoragesystems.com/warehouse-storage-systems.php.
 

About METSTO
Metal Storage Systems (METSTO) is an India-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial racking and warehouse storage systems, serving clients across multiple sectors with storage solutions built around practical, on-ground needs.

OneCrest Infra, a Gurugram-based real estate developer, has acquired 8 acres of land along NH-44 in Sonipat, Haryana, through an outright purchase. Situated on the same side of the road, barely 1 km before the landmark Amrik Sukhdev at Murthal, the site is strategically positioned at the heart of Murthal’s food and hospitality hub.
 

OneCrest Infra acquires 8 Acres of land on NH-44 in Murthal, Sonipat; Plans International-Style Destination Shopping Village
 

The proposed development is planned as a large-format, open-air destination bringing together premium retail, specialty and global F&B, family entertainment, experiential leisure and hospitality under one integrated development.
 

Murthal has developed into a recognised highway dining and leisure destination, supported by its location on NH-44 and its appeal among visitors from Delhi-NCR as well as travellers heading towards Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. OneCrest Infra plans to build on this established consumer movement by creating a destination where people can shop, dine, spend leisure time and stay, rather than simply stop for a meal before continuing their journey.
 

Vaarun Virmaani, Founder & Chairman, OneCrest Infra, said, “Murthal has developed a unique consumer ecosystem where travellers on NH-44 increasingly choose to stop, relax, and make the journey itself part of the experience. We see a clear opportunity to build on this momentum by introducing a curated destination combining shopping, dining, entertainment, and hospitality. Internationally, walkable shopping villages outside major metros are established, highly successful formats, and we want to bring that benchmark to the NCR corridor. Murthal offers the exact location, connectivity, and consumer density required for a project of this scale.”
 

Designed as an open-air shopping and lifestyle destination, the project is expected to feature pedestrian-friendly shopping avenues, landscaped spaces, curated dining zones and experiential areas for families and visitors. A premium hotel is also planned as part of the development, adding a hospitality component to the destination.
 

The project is being developed under OneCrest Infra’s build-to-lease model, allowing the company to retain ownership and undertake long-term management and curation of the asset. The format is expected to provide brands with dedicated store formats and visibility along the NH-44 frontage while allowing the overall retail and F&B mix to be curated as a single destination.
 

The location also stands to benefit from future improvements in regional connectivity. The proposed Delhi–Panipat–Karnal Namo Bharat (RRTS) corridor is also expected to improve regional connectivity. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) identifies Murthal as part of the Delhi–Panipat–Karnal corridor, which is currently under developmental stage.
 

With the land acquisition now completed, OneCrest Infra has initiated the master planning, architectural design and environmental processes for the project. The company will subsequently begin discussions with potential retail, F&B, entertainment and hospitality brands as the project design takes shape.
 

The proposed destination is expected to add a new dimension to Murthal’s commercial and leisure ecosystem and create a differentiated retail format along the NH-44 corridor.
 

About OneCrest Infra
OneCrest Infra is a real estate development company focused on commercial, retail, lifestyle and healthcare developments across key areas in North India. The company follows a long-term build-to-lease approach and has a portfolio of ongoing commercial developments across Gurugram, Delhi and Faridabad, along with a 368-bed multi-specialty hospital project in Ludhiana, Punjab.

For more information, please visit onecrest.in.

VAHDAM India has been ranked No. 38 among the Best Workplaces in Asia™ 2026 in the Small & Medium category by Great Place To Work®.

VAHDAM India Ranks No. 38 Among Best Workplaces in Asia 2026

The recognition comes as VAHDAM India continues to grow its business globally while putting equal focus on building a workplace where employees can learn, take ownership and grow with the company.

This is a significant improvement from the company’s previous Asia ranking. Last year, VAHDAM India was ranked No. 97 among the Best Workplaces in Asia in the Mid-Sized Organisations category.

The company has also been recognised among the Top 5 Best Workplaces in India and the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Women, making this a strong year for VAHDAM India across workplace recognition programmes.

Bala Sarda, Founder & CEO, VAHDAM India, said, “We have always believed that the kind of company we want to build starts with the kind of workplace we create. As we have grown, we have tried to give our teams the freedom to take ownership, experiment, learn and make decisions. To see that reflected in these recognitions is very encouraging. The Asia ranking is particularly special because it shows how far the team has come in a relatively short time.”

For VAHDAM India, the focus on its people has grown alongside the business. With the company now established across international markets, it has continued to build teams across functions while encouraging a culture where employees are given responsibility early and are encouraged to think like owners.

The company’s recognition among the best workplaces for women is also an important part of this journey, reflecting its efforts to create a workplace where employees have opportunities to build long-term careers and grow with the organisation.

Kalpesh Tiwari, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), VAHDAM® India, said, “For us, building a good workplace is really about creating an environment where people feel trusted and have the space to do their best work. We want our teams to take ownership, learn from their experiences and grow along with the organisation. These recognitions are encouraging because they show that the culture we are building is being felt by our people, and that matters the most.”

The latest recognition adds to VAHDAM India’s growing list of workplace achievements and comes at an important stage in the company’s journey as it continues to build an Indian consumer brand with a global presence.

A focused Sustainable Cluster Brand (SCB) and EU Sustainability Regulations Workshop was successfully organised in Panipat under the EU SWITCH-Asia – Green Threads Project, bringing together MSMEs, exporters and other stakeholders from the recycled textile cluster.

FMC dignitaries and 60+ MSMEs, exporters & stakeholders unite in Panipat to advance sustainable cluster branding and EU sustainability readiness

The workshop aimed to build understanding and facilitate common agreement and acceptance among MSMEs and exporters on the proposed SCB criteria for subsequent adoption, while also sensitising participants to evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements in global markets, particularly the European Union.

The session was organised by the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC) in collaboration with its consortium partners, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), with participation from key stakeholders including the Center for Responsible Businesses (CRB) and Conserve India.

The workshop began with opening remarks by Mr. Abhishek Naga, Deputy General Manager, Energy & Environment, FMC, who stressed the importance of MSMEs proactively adapting to evolving global sustainability standards to enhance their competitiveness in international markets. He underscored the vast opportunity presented by the EU market, noting that the region imported approximately EUR 180.5 billion worth of apparel in 2024—of which EUR 79.2 billion came from developing countries. India’s share stood at around EUR 4.1 billion in apparel imports alone, and nearly EUR 7.0 billion when including textiles, apparel, and home textiles combined.

Harshitha Venati, Senior Impact Manager, Global Fashion Agenda, shared key insights on the EU Labelling Regulation. A central highlight of the session was an in-depth discussion on this regulation, complemented by a recap of earlier workshops covering the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR).

Devyani Hari, Senior Director, CRB, further explored the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and the proposed Sustainable Cluster Brand (SCB) criteria, emphasizing their critical role in driving transparency, traceability, and improved sustainability performance across the textile value chain.

The occasion was also graced by Mr. Rakesh Vig, Manager, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), whose presence reaffirmed institutional support for the initiative.

Participants were sensitized to the growing importance of traceability, circularity, resource efficiency, and regulatory compliance—especially as EU sustainability requirements continue to evolve. The discussions directly connected these developments to the real-world challenges and opportunities facing Panipat’s recycled textile MSMEs and exporters, underscoring the need to strengthen sustainable practices and demonstrate end-to-end supply chain transparency.

Over 60 MSMEs, exporters, and stakeholders actively engaged in the session, contributing to dynamic conversations on SCB adoption, energy efficiency, circularity, and alignment with emerging global sustainability standards.

About the EU Switch Asia “Green Threads Project”

The Green Threads Project, supported by the EU SWITCH-Asia Programme, aims to accelerate the transition of India’s textile and apparel sector towards more sustainable, circular and resource-efficient production practices.

As global markets—particularly the European Union—introduce and strengthen sustainability-related requirements, MSMEs face increasing expectations to demonstrate compliance, transparency and environmental responsibility across their supply chains.

The project focuses on capacity building, policy dialogue, technical support and stakeholder engagement to help MSMEs:

• Understand emerging EU sustainability requirements, including ESPR, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and WSR;

• Improve circularity, waste management and sustainable product practices;

• Strengthen their competitiveness in global markets; and

• Build long-term resilience through sustainable and resource-efficient business models.

The Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC) is implementing the project in India, with a focus on supporting MSME clusters, particularly textile hubs such as Panipat and Amroha, in responding to the global transition towards greener and more sustainable manufacturing.

FMC’s engagement reflects its long-standing commitment to supporting MSMEs in adopting improved business and environmental practices, accessing emerging market opportunities and strengthening their long-term competitiveness.

About FMC

Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), a leading non-governmental, not-for-profit public charitable trust, established in India in 2005. FMC has made remarkable strides in fostering sustainable livelihoods and environmental progress through our innovative cluster development approach. Our work spans more than 300 MSME clusters, supporting over 100,000 artisanal and industrial units, ranging from household operations to medium-sized production entities. As an empanelled Nodal Agency with the Ministries of MSMEs and Rural Development, FMC extends support to prominent schemes like SFURTI, and is also providing technical, research, and evaluation support to various organizations such as SIDBI & KVIC. FMC has implemented multiple projects on environment and livelihoods with support from agencies like NABARD, UNIDO, UNDP, EU, ADB, and major corporates such as Cisco, Mahindra Finance, HCL, Yes Bank, and Hindalco.