Esri India, the country’s leading Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions provider, successfully hosted the Delhi edition of its flagship event, Esri India User Conference (UC) 2025, where discussions around the innovations powered by GIS and AI took center stage. This year’s theme, “GIS – Integrating Everything, Everywhere,” highlighted the transformative role of GIS in unifying data, domains, and geographies. The event also spotlighted the growing convergence of GIS with other emerging technologies, such as digital twins and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Esri India User Conference 2025

At the conference, organizations from across India showcased how GIS is driving innovation and resilience. From predictive modeling and real-time monitoring to automated decision-making, GIS applications are strengthening critical sectors such as urban planning, disaster response, utilities, agriculture, infrastructure, land administration, water resource management, and natural resource management.

During the event, intriguing sessions explored how GeoAI, AI assistants, and AI agents within the ArcGIS AI framework are redefining decision-making across various industries, including business, infrastructure, energy, and all levels of government. These insights were brought to life through engaging demos, technology tracks, paper presentations, and an interactive expo-creating a dynamic forum for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “The convergence of AI and geospatial intelligence is opening new frontiers of innovation. While Esri’s GIS technology continues to advance rapidly, AI is evolving just as fast. At this year’s User Conference, sessions, demos, and discussions underscored the critical importance of harnessing this integration to shape a more sustainable future. To accelerate this journey, we have established the GIS and AI Competency Centre, designed to help our customers extract deeper insights, automate workflows, and make faster, more informed decisions.“

Esri India has committed over Rs. 150 crore to its new GIS and AI Competency Centre, designed to accelerate innovation in geospatial analytics powered by AI. The Centre aims to provide organizations with advanced tools and expertise to address high-impact challenges and harness the full potential of spatial intelligence. The innovations showcased at the Esri India UC aligned with this vision.

As the largest GIS-focused gathering in the country, the Esri India UC successfully inspired organizations to reimagine their workflows and embrace the next era of spatial intelligence. The conference is further planned to be held in Kolkata on 9th September, in Hyderabad on 10th September, and in Mumbai on 12th September.

The festive season is a time of joy, togetherness, and meaningful gestures. Keeping this spirit alive, Dermabay, a science-first, formulation-led Indian skincare brand founded in 2022 by Dr. Divneet Kaur and Simran Kaur, announces the launch of its Exclusive Festive Gift Box Collection. The collection has been thoughtfully curated with the Indian consumer in mind, blending scientifically-driven skincare solutions with premium, elegant packaging.

Dr. Divneet Kaur(CEO & Co-founder, Dermabay) and Simran Kaur(COO & Co-founder, Dermabay)

Dermabay gift boxes are more than skincare-they are a symbol of appreciation and wellness meant to strengthen bonds with clients, partners, teams, and loved ones. With personalization and sophistication at its core, the brand has designed its festive collection to bridge the gap between thoughtful corporate gifting and elegant consumer celebrations.

For corporates, Dermabay offers flat 40% off on bulk gift box orders. Each box can be customized with branding, making them a unique and memorable way to reward employees, thank clients, or celebrate partners. The premium packaging and high-quality skincare within ensure that each gift leaves a lasting impression.

For individual customers, Dermabay has extended festive savings of 20-35% across its wider skincare portfolio, enabling individuals to indulge in luxurious yet science-led skincare products. This ensures that festive self-care or gifting to loved ones carries both significance and delight.

“Our vision this festive season was to create gifts that truly mean something. At Dermabay, every product is carefully designed with Indian skin in mind, and our festive boxes bring together beauty, care, and science. For corporates, these boxes become a wonderful way to appreciate and celebrate people who matter,” said Dr. Divneet Kaur, CEO & Co-founder of Dermabay.

Simran Kaur, COO & Co-founder of Dermabay added, “This collection is about making festive gifting timeless-something that goes beyond decoration and holds real value. Whether an organization celebrating its teams or an individual pampering their loved ones, Dermabay gift boxes combine wellness with elegance, making every gift more heartfelt.”

Founded in 2022, Dermabay is a science-first Indian skincare brand created by Dr. Divneet Kaur and Simran Kaur. With an ethos rooted in research-driven formulations, Dermabay creates skincare products designed for Indian skin types, tones, and climate conditions. The brand’s mission is to offer solutions that combine efficacy and elegance, while redefining skincare as a form of holistic self-care.

Wella Professionals, a global leader in professional haircare innovation, proudly announces the launch of its latest breakthrough in India: Ultimate Smooth, a hair-care range designed to deliver instant and long-lasting transformation for dry, dull, and frizzy hair. To celebrate this exciting debut, Wella Professionals hosted an exclusive launch event at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. The immersive experience welcomed top hair professionals, beauty media, influencers, and industry insiders for a first-hand introduction to the range. Beyond live product demonstrations and deep dives into the science behind the technology, guests explored dedicated experience zones such as the Ultimate Smooth Styling Bar and Glow Lounge, which offered hands-on interaction through live styling and self-styling stations. Interactive sessions with renowned hair experts further elevated the evening, giving attendees both surface-level insights into the ingredient story and in-depth exposure to the range’s advanced frizz-control technology. Adding to the grandeur of the event was the presence of former Miss World, Bollywood actress, and Wella Professionals brand ambassador, Manushi Chhillar, alongside Artist, jewellery designer, yoga and wellness enthusiast, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. The successful launch of the Ultimate Smooth Range marked a pivotal moment in Indias hair care industry, setting a new benchmark for premium products delivering revolutionary results.

Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Range launch event in Delhi

The launch marks Wella’s strategic entry into one of India’s fastest-growing haircare segments, Smoothness & Anti-Frizz, addressing a key concern for a large number of Indian women dealing with dry and frizzy hair. Formulated with cutting-edge patented technology and enriched with Squalane and Omega-9, this range offers an instant and long-lasting transformation. The hero product in this range, the Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum, delivers visible transformation in just 30 seconds and promises 96 hours of frizz control*.

The Ultimate Smooth Range line-up includes Purifying Shampoo, a Smoothing Conditioner, an Intense Nourishing Mask, and a Miracle Oil Serum. The Ultimate routine includes

• The Ultimate Smooth shampoo removes metals and buildup, creating the perfect base for deep care.

• With hair thoroughly cleansed and primed, the Ultimate Smooth conditioner follows by infusing hydrating, smoothing ingredients that instantly soften strands and reduce frizz from within.

• To elevate the results, the Ultimate Smooth intense mask delivers deep nourishment, leaving hair visibly shinier, healthier, and stronger.

• Lastly, the miracle oil serum is a feather-light elixir that offers UV and heat protection, 96-hour frizz control*, and a silky, radiant finish. This expertly crafted range delivers 2X less frizz and long-lasting smoothness for hair that looks polished and feels luxuriously soft, instantly

Talking about the launch, Pravesh Saha, General Manager, South Asia, Wella Company, said, “With the launch of the Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Range, we’re not just entering a new category, we’re redefining it. This move reflects our commitment to lead with innovation, bringing forward solutions that anticipate consumer needs in one of India’s fastest-growing haircare segments. By combining our expertise in patented formulations with a deep understanding of the modern, fast-paced lifestyle, we are delivering products that represent true progress. The Ultimate Smooth Range marks a pivotal step in setting new standards for the industry and strengthening our position as a pioneer in haircare.”

Divyapreet Singh, Marketing Leader, South Asia, Wella Company added, “Through the Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Range, we are addressing one of the most persistent challenges in haircare, frizz. The range is powered by patented formulations with Squalane and Omega-9, delivering deep nourishment, silky shine. At the heart of the range is the Miracle Oil Serum, offering 96 hours frizz control*, visible transformation in just 30 seconds, and advanced heat and UV protection. Every product reflects our focus on breakthrough technology and professional excellence, marking a significant step forward in professional smoothness and anti-frizz innovation.”

Wella Company

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as the No. 1 Salon Color Brand in the World, Wella Professionals, and additional brands such as Sebastian Professional, System Professional, weDo Professional, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin, and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally and a presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

*Wella Company is a member of the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety

RISE Infraventures, one of the leading real estate advisory firms, has announced its strategic venture into the leasing verticals, marking a significant expansion of its service portfolio. With this move, the firm will focus on commercial real estate development & leasing across Grade offices, retail spaces, high streets, malls, warehouses, and flex workspaces.

Team RISE Infraventures – Driving innovation and excellence in real estate advisory​

The company has set an ambitious target of transacting a million sq. ft. of space in the next 12-18 months, with an expected Gross Transaction Value (GTV) exceeding Rs. 1,000 crore. RISE will also channel investments from UHNIs and family offices into pre-leased and income-generating assets, ensuring clients secure not just ownership but sustainable rental yields. Earlier, the firm achieved a significant milestone by recording Rs. 3,800 Cr in gross sales during the financial year 2024-25, with a consistent performance in commercial real estate.

RISE’s leasing operations will have a pan-India footprint, with a strong focus on Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities beyond metros. With retail consumption surging in smaller cities, the firm sees significant growth in high streets and malls, particularly in Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, and Eastern UP. The company anticipates adding 25-30% new clients within 12-18 months, driven by strong interest from GCC occupiers and retail brands that are already in discussions.

To steer this expansion, RISE has onboarded a strong leadership team of industry professionals. Bhupindra Singh, COO, will drive nationwide expansion and operational excellence; Ajay Malik, Chief Strategy Officer, will lead strategic growth and investor mandates; Sonakshi Wadhawan, CBO – Office Transactions, will head office leasing across India with a sharp focus on GCC clients; and Manish Srivastava, Head – Retail, will spearhead retail leasing across metros and Tier-1 & 2 cities, building brand traction in high streets and malls across India.

Sachin Gawri, Founder and CEO, RISE Infraventures, said, “This is a proud milestone for us. The induction of industry experts like Bhupindra, Ajay, Sonakshi & Manish marks a pivotal step in our journey. With their expertise, we are not just entering the leasing space – we are setting a strong foundation to become a leader in it. Their comprehensive skills complement our vision of building a 360-degree real estate advisory platform, and together we are confident of delivering unparalleled value to our clients.”

Shantanu Gambhir, Co-founder and Managing Director, RISE Infraventures, added, “At RISE, we have always believed that the right team & is the biggest differentiator in our industry. With this leadership in place, we are confident of expanding our presence across leasing and beyond.”

Bhupindra Singh, COO, RISE Infraventures, said, “My focus will be on scaling RISE’s Development partnerships & leasing operations across geographies while ensuring seamless delivery for our clients & investors.”

Ajay Malik, CSO, RISE Infraventures, said, “At RISE, my mandate is to drive strategic growth by leveraging our investor network and expanding our national footprint. The priority is to structure transactions that deliver sustainable returns while aligning the long-term interests of both occupiers and landlords.”

Sonakshi Wadhawan, CBO, RISE Infraventures said, “This is an opportunity to establish a robust, transparent leasing practice built on trust, fairness, and long-term value creation, as we expand nationally. Our relationships with Occupiers & Developers will go a long way in making our business successful.”

Manish Srivastava, Head Retail, RISE Infraventures said, “Our teams comprise specialists in each of the regions and are well experienced. Brands are also excited to support our journey for their expansions across the length and breadth of the country.”

RISE Infraventures sets itself apart from global IPCs by combining international-standard practices with a sharper local understanding of the Indian market. Post-COVID, as occupiers demand more specialized advisors, RISE’s domain expertise, local relationships, and technology-driven insights provide a clear advantage in creating sustainable, long-term value.

The company will also enter asset management, with its first Development project expected to be announced in Gurugram shortly. With this forward-looking approach, RISE is well-positioned to accelerate its growth trajectory in India’s high-end real estate sector.

BPTP Ltd. proudly announces that Capital City, Noida, has received the LEED v4.1 Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Existing Building Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This achievement positions Capital City as one of India’s most sustainable commercial developments, highlighting BPTP’s steadfast commitment to future-ready, environmentally responsible urban growth.

BPTP Capital City

Founded by Kabul Chawla, BPTP has consistently championed sustainability in real estate. This milestone reinforces the company’s leadership in creating environmentally responsible developments that balance growth with ecological stewardship.

Recognition of Excellence in Sustainability: The USGBC’s Platinum certification highlights Capital City’s exemplary performance in energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, waste management, and sustainable operations. By achieving this distinction, the project sets a benchmark for eco-conscious workplaces and strengthens India’s journey toward net-zero goals and global ESG standards.

About BPTP Capital City – A Benchmark in Green Urban Development: Strategically located in Sector 94, Noida, BPTP Capital City is a premier mixed-use destination that combines Grade-A office spaces, leading F&B brands, and thoughtfully designed public areas. Its design and operations place sustainability at the forefront, featuring:

• Energy-efficient systems that significantly reduce consumption

• Smart water management and high-efficiency fixtures

• Comprehensive waste segregation and recycling

• Low-emission materials and enhanced indoor environment quality

• Green landscapes and smart mobility solutions

With seamless connectivity to Delhi, Noida, and Greater Noida, and direct access to the Okhla Bird Sanctuary Metro Station, Capital City offers businesses a prime, well-connected address that integrates work, leisure, and sustainability.

“Sustainability drives every aspect of BPTP’s developments. Capital City’s LEED Platinum recognition is a testament to our long-term vision of building responsibly and enhancing the quality of life for our communities. This milestone reinforces our commitment to creating green, future-ready urban ecosystems that balance growth and environmental responsibility,” said Mr. Kabul Chawla, Chairman & Managing Director, BPTP Ltd.

Mr. Sunil Jha, Chief Sustainability Officer, BPTP Ltd., added, “This certification reflects our sustained efforts in advancing energy, water, and waste management-validating our commitment to sustainable real estate.”

About BPTP Limited
BPTP Ltd. is one of India’s most trusted real estate developers, with a strong footprint in the Delhi-NCR region. Over the past two decades, the company has delivered 25,000+ homes alongside landmark residential and commercial projects known for cutting-edge design, innovative architecture, and sustainable living solutions. Guided by its customer-first philosophy, BPTP continues to redefine urban luxury while upholding values of excellence, transparency, and sustainability.

With a global community of over 450 million active users, Truecaller has become more than just a caller ID service; its a trusted guide in helping people understand not only who is reaching out, but the intent behind every call.

Truecaller Transforms Caller ID with AI:Know Why They’re Calling, Not Just Their Name

Truecaller has now started providing deeper contextual insights using AI on incoming calls received by its users, going way beyond showing just the caller’s name. This includes AI summaries of user comments as well. From flagging potential fraud and identifying likely spam to suggesting relevant business categories, this information is delivered instantly, powered by advanced AI classification models and continuously enriched by millions of daily reports from its highly engaged user community.

This real-time intelligence not only enhances user trust and safety but also reinforces Truecaller’s leadership in the next generation of caller identification technology. While the company also offers a Verified Business badge for official brand identities, the majority of contextual insights shown to users are generated dynamically by AI – requiring no manual labeling or business registration.

While basic caller ID services provided by telecom operators have traditionally offered little more than a name (when available) and sometimes a simple spam tag, Truecaller, on the other hand, leverages AI and real-time insights, making it a far more intelligent layer of protection.

“People hesitate to answer unknown calls because they lack context and in today’s world, context is everything,” said Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Global CEO of Truecaller. “Truecaller was built to solve this: not just to identify who’s calling, but to help you understand why. Is it someone from your network, a delivery, a business or a scam Our AI uses real-time data and contextual signals to give you clarity the moment your phone rings, turning uncertainty into informed choice. Knowing ‘who’ is calling is only part of the story.”

AI That Adds Context to Every Call
Truecaller’s Caller ID is powered by a dynamic, AI-driven engine that interprets billions of signals from calls, messages, and user feedback across the globe – every single day. Unlike traditional systems that depend on static databases or delayed telecom updates, Truecaller delivers real-time intelligence that evolves with user behavior, communication patterns, and emerging global spam and fraud threats. This continuous learning loop ensures that users are always equipped with the most relevant, up-to-date context transforming the way we understand and respond to incoming calls.

This means Truecaller can do much more than just identify a number:

• It can indicate whether the caller is a known fraudster or part of a scam network

• It can tell you if the number is “likely a business” or “likely important”, even if there is not enough community feedback

• It can classify the type of business – for example, Delivery, Customer Support, or Insurance

• It can alert you about suspicious behavior, even before that number has been widely reported by the community

• It can provide a single line AI summary of hundreds of user comments, while the phone is still ringing

Built for a World Where Threats Evolve by the Minute
The scale and sophistication of phone scams are growing rapidly with Truecaller identifying more than 56 billion spam and fraud calls in 2024. According to the Global Anti‒Scam Alliance and Feedzai, worldwide losses from scams topped an estimated $1.03 trillion in 2024. With phone calls and messaging among the most common fraud methods, this highlights the growing urgency of real-time caller intelligence and protection.

Truecaller’s edge lies in its adaptive AI, which detects emerging fraud patterns in real time and learns from them across regions, languages, and formats. A number flagged for impersonation in one country can be proactively labeled elsewhere, thanks to shared intelligence and behavioral modeling. Built on global data but tuned for local context, Truecaller ensures nuanced, accurate protection and sustained user trust.

A Global Safety Net Built by the Community
Truecaller’s global scale is its greatest strength. With hundreds of millions of users across 190+ countries, the platform benefits from an immense stream of real-time, community-driven feedback enabling its AI to detect threats like fraud, spoofing, and robocalls faster and more accurately than traditional systems. In a time of rising digital deception, Truecaller acts as a frontline defense: AI-powered, human-informed, and built around trust. As it continues to evolve, its mission remains clear: to make communication smarter, safer, and seamlessly contextual.

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

Fastrack, India’s leading youth smartwatch brand, announced the launch of Fastrack MYND, an AI-powered smartwatch designed for consumers comfortable with AI. At a time when AI is reshaping the global wearables market, MYND brings this innovation to the Indian youth segment with features like AI-enabled personalization, contextual reminders, and infinite watch faces that reflect the user’s personality, mood and imagination. By merging advanced AI and a complete health and fitness suite, Fastrack reinforces its leadership in the fashion-tech space, offering next-gen, trend-forward design and smart functionality.

Fastrack Launches MYND – AI-powered Smartwatch for Indias AI-savvy

Power Meets Design: Key Features

• 4.9 cm Curved AMOLED Display: For edge-to-edge clarity

• AI-powered watchfaces: Watchfaces that reflects user’s mood and imagination

• Voice assistant: Voice-enabled assistance for reminders and quick answers.

• Full health & fitness suite: Heart rate, SpO₂, sleep insights, women’s cycle tracking, and 100+ sports modes.

• Fast USB-C Charging: A quick top-up even through your phone gives you hours of battery life

• 10 mins charge equals 1-day battery: Built to last through busy weekdays and weekend adventures.

• IP68 Water and Dust Resistant: Ready for sweat, splashes, and all your outdoor adventures.

• Seamless Android + iOS compatibility: Syncs with your world, whichever OS you use.

• Bold, youth-driven design with dual tone straps in trendy colours: Built to match every mood and style.

MYND is made for those who do it all, in one fast-moving rhythm. Every element of MYND is crafted with contemporary design in mind, from its sleek, modern look to intuitive controls that fit an active, style-conscious lifestyle. Its contextual AI features seamlessly simplify wellness, boost productivity, and amplify self-expression. It’s not just a device you wear; it’s tech that lives your lifestyle.

“Our strategy on product innovation for Smartwatches is informed by the rapidly evolving consumer mindspace and the dynamic developments in the tech domain. And our latest Fastrack smartwatch, MYND is at the intersection of these two. Today, our consumers are comfortable with AI, and are exploring the infinite possibilities that it provides for work, play and health. With a multitude of AI features, Fastrack MYND is an engaging device that provides a limitless possibility for self-expression even as it simplifies multiple tasks. We are excited to see how our consumers make their MYND smartwatch uniquely theirs. Fastrack MYND is the beginning of another innovative journey for the Smart Wearables team at Titan’s Watches & Wearables Division,” says Seenivasan K, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Wearable Division.

Fastrack is transforming the smartwatches segment with intelligent AI features that seamlessly adapt to every aspect of your lifestyle. Step into the future of smart living with MYND, designed to keep pace with your creativity, self-expression, and wellness. Priced at just ₹3,999, Fastrack MYND is available at Fastrack stores, Titan World outlets, leading watch + mobile phone dealers and e-commerce platforms, and at www.fastrack.in.

About Fastrack
Fastrack, India’s iconic youth brand, exudes a fashion-forward ethos, embodying contemporary style and the expression of the youth zeitgeist. Fastrack designs are trendy and eye-catching, catering to the bold and fashion-conscious. With a diverse range of accessories and a finger on the pulse of youth culture, Fastrack’s creations resonate with the aspirations and preferences of its dynamic consumer base.