Infrastructure development has always been the bedrock of economic development, powering industries, boosting employment, and defining the overall lifestyle of dwellers. But, its immediate impact is most visible in the Indian real estate sector. From expressways and airports to urban transit systems, each development lays the groundwork for a city’s evolution.

Infrastructure Development is transforming Indias Tier-2 Cities into Major Investment Hubs

This transformation is unfolding with particular intensity in India’s Tier-2 cities. Long overshadowed by their metropolitan counterparts, cities like Dehradun, Chandigarh, Mohali, and Lucknow are now coming into their own. As per a CREDAI-Liases Foras research report on the real estate sector of 60 Indian cities, as many as 44% of the 3,294 acres of land acquired by real estate developers in 2024 were concentrated in the emerging hubs of India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Dehradun, once known for its hill retreat, is now growing as an ideal real estate hub. Homebuyers here are not just investing in property; they are securing a lifestyle enriched by serene landscapes, clean air, and a growing economic ecosystem. The city is seeing a transformative wave of infrastructure development, with the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway standing out as a prime example. The six-lane expressway will significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to just 2.5 hours, making Dehradun a more accessible and attractive location for homebuyers, investors, and businesses. Parallelly, the Dehradun Smart City Mission is upgrading urban infrastructure with modern roads, IT-enabled services, and sustainable public spaces. These developments have triggered a surge in demand for plotted developments, premium apartments, and vacation-style second homes.

Manit Sethi, Director, Excentia Infra, says, “Dehradun’s real estate market is undergoing a comprehensive revolution. With the Delhi-Dehradun expressway nearing completion and smart city initiatives gaining traction, the city is no longer just a weekend escape. We’ve seen a sharp rise in demand from NCR buyers who want better air, scenic views, and a future-ready address. The city’s infrastructure momentum is paving the way for premium projects, offering lifestyle, connectivity, and appreciation potential, all in one. Hence, we believe that as the city gains traction due to its growing infrastructure, the real estate market will continue to grow exponentially.“

According to the latest data from Magic Bricks, the average capital appreciation in tier 2 cities has reached 17.6%, surpassing Delhis 15.7% gain. These cities are witnessing a significant growth in both residential and commercial segments compared to traditional metro markets. Among the leaders, Lucknow has reported substantial year-on-year appreciation rates of 22.61%. This surge is attributed to the expanding infrastructure, growing demand, and the relative affordability of these locations compared to the national capital.

Besides, Lucknow, with its compelling blend of tradition, modernity, and strong infrastructure growth, is seeing a remarkable expansion in its real estate market. Strategic infrastructure projects like the Purvanchal Expressway, Outer Ring Road, and the expanding metro network have drastically improved connectivity within the city and beyond.

Yash Miglani, Managing Director, Migsun Group, says, “In our opinion, Lucknow is becoming an infrastructure-led investment magnet. We’re seeing a dramatic shift in both scale and sentiment, driven by expressways, metro expansion, and strategic ring roads. As developers, we’re responding to a market that demands more than just residential spaces – and we believe that thoughtfully designed commercial projects in Lucknow will redefine the city’s business landscape in Northern India.”

Moving towards the Tricity region, Chandigarh and Mohali are fast evolving into a high-potential investment belt, driven by a robust pipeline of infrastructure upgrades. The expansion of Chandigarh International Airport has significantly boosted regional connectivity, while developments like PR-5 and PR-7 roads, and other road expansions are vastly improving intra-city access. As a result, the region will continue to stand out as a luxury real estate hub, featuring high-rise gated communities and Grade-A commercial spaces from both investors and end-users.

Piyush Kansal, Executive Director of Royale Estate Group, says, “We foresee Chandigarh becoming a nucleus of North India’s real estate momentum. With the airport expansion and key road infrastructure like PR-7, the region is seeing a strategic shift in buyer interest toward areas like New Chandigarh and Mohali. What were witnessing is a wave of aspirational buyers looking for urban sophistication without Delhi-level chaos, and the upcoming metro will only accelerate this trend. Thus, Chandigarh’s planned growth, strong civic infrastructure, and rising connectivity make it a prime zone for both residential and commercial real estate investment.“

“The Indian real estate market in tier 2 cities is experiencing a structural shift driven by infrastructure-led growth. Cities like Ayodhya and Rishikesh are benefiting from better road connectivity, upgraded infrastructure, and evolving civic amenities. The aspiration level of buyers has risen; there’s demand for branded developments and integrated townships. We foresee a continued and balanced interest from both locals and NRIs who are looking for quality lifestyle options with assured long-term appreciation,” says, Sakshee Katiyal, Chairperson, Home & Soul.

Therefore, the shift in investor sentiment is unmistakable. Tier-2 cities are no longer seen as secondary options but as strategic investment destinations offering high returns, better quality of life, and fast-improving infrastructure. Backed by aggressive state-level policies, urban planning reforms, and robust private sector participation, these cities are redefining the real estate growth narrative.

In a remarkable recognition of her unwavering dedication to social transformation, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee of M3M Foundation, has been awarded the Custodian of Humanity Award 2025 in the distinguished category of Social Activist & Healthcare Personality of the Year (Women). The award was conferred at a prestigious ceremony jointly organised by Medgate Today and GMAAF (Global Medical and Allied Awards Forum) at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.

Dr. Payal Kanodia Honoured with ‘Custodian of Humanity Award 2025’ for Outstanding Contributions to Social Impact and Healthcare

In her acceptance speech, Dr. Payal Kanodia shared “I am deeply honoured to receive the Custodian of Humanity Award. This recognition is not just mine-it belongs to every woman, every child, and every underserved individual whose resilience fuels our mission at M3M Foundation. For me, healthcare is not a privilege-it is a fundamental right. As we continue to work toward a more inclusive and self-reliant India, I remain committed to fostering access, dignity, and empowerment for all. Awards like these are a reminder that empathy backed by action can indeed change the world.”

The Custodian of Humanity & HPIE Awards 2025 celebrated over 50 trailblazers and institutions from across India for their exemplary contributions to healthcare innovation, medical excellence, and social impact. An esteemed jury panel, comprising notable figures from the healthcare and medical technology landscape, oversaw this year’s selection process. Jurors included Afzal Kamal, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, Medgate Today; Rajiv Nath, Managing Director, HMD and Forum Coordinator, AIMED; Prof. Dr. Rajesh C. Shah; Jatin Mahajan, Managing Director, J Mitra & Co.; Dr. Y. P. Bhatia, CMD, Astron Group; and Brig. Dr. Anil Kohli, Padma Shri awardee and former President, Dental Council of India.

Dr. Kanodia’s award highlights her pioneering leadership in the areas of inclusive development, rural health equity, and women-centric social reform. Under her direction, M3M Foundation-CSR arm of the M3M Group-has significantly expanded its footprint across education, healthcare access, skill development, climate action, and women and child welfare, impacting over 4.8 million lives across 22 states and 3 union territories. M3M Foundation’s healthcare vertical spans a broad spectrum-from mobile health clinics, preventive care camps, and iClinics in underserved communities to its flagship POSHAN initiative, which has served over 21 million nutritious meals to migrant families and labourers. The Foundation also runs awareness campaigns on menstrual health, maternal care, mental well-being, and chronic illness prevention-all led by a community-based, data-driven approach.

This award reinforces Dr. Kanodia’s reputation as one of India’s leading women philanthropists, who seamlessly blends vision with execution. A Kettlebell World Champion, public speaker, and purpose-driven investor, she embodies the spirit of the new generation of change makers-graceful in leadership, grounded in service.

The event concluded with a pledge from all awardees to continue their service toward building a healthier, more inclusive India.

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COMPUTEX2025 concluded today after four days of dynamic exhibitions and events. The show welcomed an impressive turnout, with 86,521 buyers from 152 countries, including Japan, the United States, South Korea, Vietnam, and India. As the global benchmark exhibition for AI and startups, this year’s theme, “AI Next,” brought together leading global tech companies and startup teams. The event attracted top-tier international buyers, generating vast business opportunities across the AI supply chain and reinforcing Taiwan’s pivotal role as a hub for global technology exchange.

COMPUTEX 2025 Wraps Up Successfully

As global AI applications diversify rapidly, Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 identified Autonomous AI, Humanoid Robots, and Advanced Computing as key drivers transforming industries. COMPUTEX 2025 focused on three topics-AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility-spotlighting both cutting-edge development and real-world deployment.

Pegatron highlighted its capabilities in human-machine integration with interactive biomimetic robot dogs and immersive VR devices. BenQ attracted strong interest with its multi-zone exhibit, especially the AI golf simulator combining visual tracking, motion sensing, and smart analytics for real-time swing feedback. Advantech and Solomon showcased key innovations, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robotic arms, and AIoT platforms-demonstrating Taiwan’s strength in intelligent manufacturing technologies.

TADA also curated a Smart Mobility Pavilion, joined by 19 brands including Pegatron, Vitalcore Technology, System Electronics, OToBrite, collectively promoting innovation in intelligent and electric vehicle technologies.

Global Startups Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of InnoVEX

Celebrating its 10th edition, InnoVEX saw its scale grow 12.5% over last year, with 450 startups from 24 countries. Thailand and the Philippines debuted national pavilions, sending a combined delegation of 22 startups-underscoring the rise of Asian innovation and the global connectivity of the COMPUTEX platform. InnoVEX Forum welcomed renowned speakers from AWS, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Solomon, and Advantech, sharing insights on how AI is powering innovation and digital transformation.

This year’s Pitch Contest goes to DeepRad.AI from Taiwan, recognized for its innovative application of AI in medical imaging to enable early disease detection and prediction. The team’s strong commitment to advancing public health through practical AI solutions was highly praised by the judges.

Tech Leaders Dominate the Stage as Keynotes Draw Record Buzz

COMPUTEX Keynote opened with Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, followed by Cristiano Amon (CEO, Qualcomm), Young Liu (Chairman, Foxconn), Dr. Rick Tsai (Vice Chairman & amp; CEO, MediaTek), and Jens Hinrichsen (Executive VP, NXP), offering rich perspectives across the evolving AI ecosystem. Notably, Taiwan featured prominently in nearly every keynote, reinforcing its critical role in the global technology and supply chain landscape.

COMPUTEX Forum, themed “AI in Action“, welcomed 13 tech industry leaders from NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, Texas Instruments, Advantech, Arm, Intel, Adobe, Cadence, bp Castrol, Infineon, Seagate, Schneider Electric, and Compal. Over 1,300 attendees joined the forum to explore the latest in AI implementation and market trends.

Cross-Industry Collaborations Spark New Trends in Sustainability and Lifestyle

In COMPUTEX 2025 Sustainable Design Award, Pegatron earned the Gold Award, ASUS the Silver, and Lite-On the Bronze-underscoring the tech industry’s growing commitment to sustainability.

The exhibition also featured creative cross-industry collaborations. Following last year’s success, plain-me and iconic local snack brand Kuai Kuai teamed up again to launch a series of limited-edition co-branded merchandise. Meanwhile, Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation and GQ Taiwan co-hosted a refined Hospitality Lounge, merging capital markets with lifestyle aesthetics and showcasing COMPUTEX’s vibrant commercial influence.

COMPUTEX will take place from June 2 to 5 in 2026, driven by strong exhibitor demand following this year’s successful results, the show will expand beyond Nangang Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 to include TWTC Hall 1, creating a dedicated AI-powered tech lifestyle ecosystem unique to COMPUTEX.

About COMPUTEX

COMPUTEX was founded in 1981. It has grown with the global ICT industry and become stronger over the last four decades. Bearing witness to historical moments in the development of and changes in the industry, COMPUTEX attracts more than 40,000 buyers to visit Taiwan every year. It is also the preferred platform chosen by top international companies for launching epoch-making products.

Taiwan has a comprehensive global ICT industry chain. Gaining a foothold in Taiwan, COMPUTEX is jointly held by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Taipei Computer Association, aiming to build a global tech ecosystem. COMPUTEX has become a global benchmark exhibition for AI and startups, connecting global pioneers and enabling new sparks of breakthrough technology.

About TAITRA

Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwans foremost nonprofit trade-promoting organization. Sponsored by the government and industry organizations, TAITRA assists enterprises in expanding their global reach. Headquartered in Taipei, TAITRA has a team of 1,300 specialists and operates 5 local offices as well as 62 branches worldwide. Together with Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), TAITRA has formed a global network dedicated to promoting world trade.

TAITRA’s five local branch offices in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung provide services to companies outside metropolitan Taipei. Through these domestic offices, TAITRA is able to maintain close contact and interaction with local companies in their respective areas and provide direct and substantial services in areas such as feature trade promotion, business information, market seminars, on-the-job training, procurement meetings, meeting room rental, etc. Branch offices play vital roles in Taiwan Trade Shows coordination between Taipei headquarters and local companies, and invite buyers to visit local industries.

Melento, powered by SignDesk, a global leader in intelligent contract lifecycle management and automation, today announced its strategic expansion into the Latin American (LATAM) market. With a robust track record of working with over 3,000 global brands and processing close to 100 million digital contracts, Melento is now poised to bring transformative digital contracting capabilities to emerging markets-beginning with LATAM.

Krupesh Bhat CEO Melento with Dr. Sumit Seth – Indias Ambassador to Panama, Costa Rica & Nicaragua and Alcibiades Broce Jan, President & CEO of X Financial Reports, at the partnership signing ceremony in Panama

At the heart of this expansion is Melento’s breakthrough Collaborative Intelligence Platform, the world’s first platform of its kind. It combines AI-driven automation, legal intelligence, and real-time human collaboration to streamline the entire contract lifecycle-from creation to execution to renewal-bringing speed, transparency, and compliance like never before.

“Our mission has always been to simplify and revolutionize how organizations manage contracts,” said Krupesh Bhat, CEO of Melento. “LATAM is ripe for digital transformation, and our AI- native Collaborative Intelligence Platform will empower businesses there with faster, smarter, and legally sound contract processes. This is not just an entry into a new geography-it’s a leap toward building a truly global platform for intelligent contracting.”

Melento’s expansion follows the recent visit of CEO Krupesh Bhat to Panama as part of an Indian business delegation, exploring strategic partnerships in the region. As a direct result, Melento has signed its first LATAM partner-X Financial Reports-who will represent Melento and deliver its suite of services to organizations across Panama and El Salvador.

DrSumit Seth – Indias Ambassador to Panama, Costa Rica & Nicaragua welcomed the development, stating: “There is immense potential for Indian companies to collaborate with LATAM counterparts in areas like technology, healthcare, and education. Leaders like Melento-powered by SignDesk, with their pioneering platforms, are well-positioned to disrupt and add real value to this market.“

Alcibiades Broce Jan, President & CEO of X Financial Reports, echoed the excitement: “We are proud to be the first to bring Melento’s world-class contract automation platform to the LATAM region. The future of business here lies in smarter, faster, and more compliant ways of working-and Melento-powered by SignDesk delivers exactly that.“

This partnership marks the beginning of Melento’s wider LATAM expansion strategy. The company plans to onboard more such regional partners across Peru, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, offering localized solutions backed by global technology and expertise.

As Melento steps beyond Indian shores, it reinforces its position as a global force transforming the digital contracts landscape-bringing agility, intelligence, and integrity to business-critical processes across borders.

About Melento

Powered by SignDesk, Melento is a leader in intelligent contract lifecycle management. With over 100 million contracts processed, Melento’s AI-driven Collaborative Intelligence Platform helps enterprises automate and optimize contract workflows for speed, compliance, and collaboration.

For more information visit www.melento.ai

The preservation and retrofitting of existing buildings has become one of the most important tasks of the construction industry, not least because of the growing demand for sustainability. fischer’s market launches with carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) and carbon fibre fabrics (CF) allow the structural strengthening of infrastructure constructions and buildings. Additional fischer fixing systems give existing structures an extended service life, post-installed rebar connections, concrete overlay and anchoring caps and edge beams to bridges.

Structural Retrofitting Existing Buildings

fischer is launching its new problem-solvers for one of the greatest challenges faced by the construction market: strengthening and retrofitting existing buildings for their long-term use.

As fischer India navigates the evolving landscape of structural retrofitting, Mr. Mayank Kalra, Managing Director of fischer India, emphasizes the critical role our solutions play in enhancing the sustainability and longevity of existing buildings. “With an increasing focus on sustainability and infrastructure optimization, our innovative systems using carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) and complementary fixing solutions are designed to meet the demands of modern engineering.” says Mr. Kalra. These technologies not only strengthen structural integrity but also conform to the highest global standards, making them suitable for a wide range of applications-from urban redevelopment to infrastructure restoration.

New systems for reinforcing structural framework

The load-bearing capacity of existing structures often needs to be restored or increased, whether it is because the existing building is going to be repurposed, because the structure is in need of improvement or because of the introduction of more stringent building regulations. Other reasons for retrofitting existing buildings can include poor material quality and execution or construction defects. fischer’s new products for structural strengthening using carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) and carbon fibre fabrics (CF) increase the structural performance of reinforced concrete structures, prolonging their service life. The cost-effective solutions are easy to install and can be used for a versatile range of applications such as infrastructure projects or buildings. Various international approvals provide assurance regarding the application of these new systems: a European Technical Assessment (ETA-24/0281) for CFRP laminates bonded into grooves (Near-Surface Mounted) and onto surfaces (Externally Bonded), an ICC-ES evaluation report (ESR-4774) for the CFRP laminate and the CF fabric in addition to a GB code certificate for the carbon fabric system. In addition to this, the individual chemical products comply with the relevant parts of the ten-part European standard EN 1504, which specifies the requirements for various construction products for protecting and maintaining concrete.

Post-installed rebar connections

With the new fischer RebarConnect FIS RC II vinyl ester hybrid mortar, post-installed rebar connections can be carried out in diameters of 8 – 40 mm and an embedment depth of up to 2 m with an ETA and an approved service life of 100 years. The FRA rebar anchor can also be used for this application. Temperatures of -10 C to +40 C in the anchor substrate allow for flexible and universal applications (as per ETA). The ETA further approves designs up to fire resistance class R 240. Short processing and curing times enable quick progress in drill holes created either with hollow or hammer drills. Combined with the right hollow drill, there is no need to clean the drill hole.

Rebar connections can also be carried out with a bar diameter of 8 to 40 millimetres at depths of up to 2 m with the fischer FIS EM Plus epoxy resin mortar and with the FRA rebar anchor. In addition to ETA-17/1056 and its ICC approval, the application of the FIS EM Plus for post-installed rebar connections is now regulated by ETA-22/0001 – Post-installed reinforcing bar (rebar) connections with improved bond-splitting behaviour. This serves as the basis for planning post-installed rebar connections in addition to the previous procedures (EN 1992-1-1 (rebar theory) and EN 1992-4 (anchor theory)) in accordance with the TR 069 Technical Report by the European Organisation for Technical Approvals. One advantage is that the TR 069 permits the design of post-installed, rigid rebar connections that do not have to be carried out as overlapping joints. Even without a starter bar in the existing component and with relatively short embedment depths, the particularly rigid connections under static and quasi-static loading are covered by the design method, as significantly higher bond stresses may be applied than according to EC2 Part 1-1. In general, the FIS EM Plus is ideal for permanently and securely transferring heavy loads into concrete, even under extreme conditions. It is also safe in the event of fire (R120 fire assessment) and has a service life of 100 years, according to the ETA. The epoxy resin mortar can be processed in low temperatures of up to -5C. FIS EM Plus can be used in diamond-drilled drill holes in concrete without requiring additional roughing up.

The styrene-free FIS V Plus vinyl ester hybrid mortar can additionally be used for post-installed rebar connections with a diameter of 8 – 28 mm and the fischer FRA rebar anchor.

Innovative concrete overlay reinforcements

Together with the fischer FIS EM Plus, FIS RC II, FIS V Plus and FIS SB injection systems, the concrete-concrete shear connector FCC is the ideal approved system for repairing and reinforcing buildings, bridges and other structures through concrete overlay. Variable anchoring depths allow ideal adaptation to the acting load. The latest addition to the range is the fischer FCC-B bridge cap anchor (M16-24). This solution can be used in combination with the FIS EM Plus or FIS SB in order to permanently and securely anchor caps and edge beams on bridges and can be adapted to different construction site conditions. The general design approval of the concrete connector FCC provides planners, structural engineers and users with certified safety when using the FCC-B as a bridge cap anchor together with the ETA-assessed injection mortars.

Mr. Mayank Kalra reiterates fischer India’s commitment to providing future-proof solutions for structural retrofitting. “Our focus is on delivering products that are technically advanced, cost-effective, and easy to implement, ensuring long-term value for engineers, developers, and end-users alike.” he affirms. The comprehensive suite of offerings-from carbon-based reinforcement systems to post-installed rebar connections and concrete overlay reinforcements-reflects fischer’s mission to support sustainable infrastructure growth while empowering construction professionals with reliable, performance-driven tools.

Dhansafal Finserve Limited is pleased to announce a strategic co-lending partnership for INR 75 Crs with Vastu Finserve India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Limited, to offer secured MSME and business loans for customers from the emerging markets in India.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in Dhansafal’s mission to deepen financial inclusion and expand access to credit across underserved regions in India.

Mr. Ankur Agarwal, the Managing Director of Dhansafal Finserve Limited

Dhansafal, a BSE-listed NBFC registered with the RBI (B-13.01559), provides transparent and inclusive credit solutions tailored to India’s evolving financial landscape. Its product offerings include working capital loans, MSME loans, and loans against property, empowering entrepreneurs and individuals to strengthen their financial resilience and achieve their goals. Dhansafal currently operates across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, serving diverse customer needs through its growing regional footprint.

Vastu Finserve brings to the partnership its extensive pan-India reach, robust technology infrastructure, and a proven track record in credit delivery. With its scalable operating model, digital-first approach, and deep analytics capabilities, Vastu Finserve complements Dhansafal’s commitment to delivering customer-centric and agile financial solutions.

Together, the two institutions will co-lend through an integrated, tech-enabled framework leveraging each other’s strengths in underwriting, market intelligence, and operations. The partnership aims to deliver timely and affordable credit to underserved customers, particularly across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with a focus on responsible lending. Dhansafal will leverage Vastu’s credit know-how and source customers who will be assessed based on Vastu’s underwriting policy and onboarded accordingly.

“This collaboration reinforces our long-term vision of being a trusted and impactful financial partner, supporting sustainable growth across India,” said Ankur Agarwal, Managing Director, Dhansafal Finserve Limited.

“In the vehicle and mortgage finance segments, Vastu Finserve’s differentiated, tech-driven approach powered by digital channels and data analytics enables us to deliver seamless and affordable credit solutions. We look forward to partnering with Dhansafal, under the co-origination (CLM 1 model) framework prescribed by RBI, to extend this capability to a broader customer base in the mortgage segment by providing simple, faster and affordable credit solutions to small business owners and MSMEs,” said Kshitij Grover, Chief Financial Officer, Vastu Finserve India Private Limited.

This partnership underscores Dhansafal’s continued commitment to innovation, transparency, and building impactful collaborations that drive financial empowerment.

About Vastu Finserve India Private Limited

A wholly owned subsidiary of Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Limited, Vastu Finserve India Private Limited is a technology-led Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) founded in 2018 with its headquarters in Mumbai.

Vastu Finserve is dedicated to bridging the credit gap for underserved micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and individual borrowers across India. It offers a range of lending solutions, including business loans, vehicle loans, construction equipment loans, and loan against property. With presence in 13 states with 70+ branches, Vastu Finserve is committed to financial inclusion, customer-centric innovation, and responsible lending.

Website: www.vastufinserve.com Email: corporate.communications@vastufinserve.com.

About DhanSafal Finserve Limited

DhanSafal Finserve Limited is a digitally driven, well-diversified financial services company focused on simplifying credit access across India’s heartland. With a strong presence in the retail loan sector, we offer flexible and competitive lending solutions tailored to individual needs from personal and business loans to income-generating credit. Our mission is to bridge the gap between traditional banking and underserved communities through ethical practices, innovative digital platforms, and a relentless customer-first approach. At DhanSafal, we believe that financial empowerment should be accessible to all because with the right support, success is possible for everyone.

Building on its legacy as a pioneer in the Indian fashion landscape, Max Fashion launched the latest edition of Max Kids Festival in Bangalore on 25th May 2025. Max’s long-running partnership with Disney gets a playful update this year with the addition of Stitch, creating a whimsical and imaginative space where fashion meets fun.

Neha Dhupia teams up with Sumit Chandna for a fun-filled day at the Max Kids Festival!

The event was kickstarted with much enthusiasm at Phoenix Mall Of Asia, Bangalore, with celebrated doting mother and actress Neha Dhupia joining in to launch the Max x Disney Lilo & Stitch collection. The launch featured an adorable kids’ fashion show, where kid models strutted down the runway in vibrant pieces inspired by Stitch’s mischievous charm – setting the tone for a summer filled with colour and creativity.

Part of the celebration was the ‘Paint and Win’ competition which invited kids to unleash their imagination through art. Participants expressed their creativity by painting themed illustrations – with the most creative entries winning exclusive gratifications. This interactive activity will travel across 160+ stores, 14 cities, bringing smiles to families nationwide and cementing Max’s commitment to nurturing young talent.

Sumit Chandna, President & Deputy CEO of Max Fashion India, shared, “At Max, our endeavour has always been to build meaningful experiences for families and kids. This year, our collaboration with Disney and the much-loved character Lilo & Stitch brings a whole new level of joy to the Max Kids Festival. Through initiatives like ‘Paint and Win’, we aim to provide a vibrant platform for children to express themselves, while continuing to lead in the kidswear category.”

With this being their 9th collaboration with Disney, Max Fashion further solidifies its reputation as a storytelling-driven brand that resonates across generations. Past successful collections have drawn from Disney favorites such as The Jungle Book, Disney Princesses, Star Wars, Avengers End Game and Guardians of the Galaxy.

The Max x Stitch collection is now available in 520+ Max stores across India and online at maxfashion.com. The range captures the bright spirit of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch through breezy prints, joyful colors, and playful details – bringing the energy of island adventures and childhood wonder to every wardrobe.

Stay tuned as the Max Kids Festival continues its journey across India, celebrating childhood, creativity, and connection – one city at a time.

About Max Fashion India

Max Fashion, known for ‘everyday fashion’ is the biggest fashion brand across the Middle East and India. Opening its first store in the Middle East in 2004, the brand has grown at a phenomenal pace and now has a footprint in over 19 countries globally. In India, currently with 520+ stores & presence across 210+ cities; Max is the largest family fashion brand not only in the Middle East but also in India in the shortest span of time. Fashion’s brand vision is to “democratize fashion” for the contemporary middle class by offering global fashion trends at amazingly affordable prices. It enjoys universal appeal across young families as well as millennials, who are not only fashion conscious but tech-savvy, because of a well-balanced portfolio across Apparel, Footwear & Accessories for Men, Women & Kids.

Max Fashion is a true Omni-channel brand with outstanding Online shopping experience through the maxfashion.com website as well as an engaging app which is enjoyed by millions of consumers.

For more information, visit www.maxfashion.in/in/en.