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Fairmont Udaipur Palace Announces Vishrut Gupta as General Manager of this magnificent new destination

Udaipur, 11 August’2025 – Fairmont Udaipur Palace is delighted to announce the appointment of Vishrut Gupta as General Manager of this magnificent new palace in the Aravalli Hills. With over two decades of distinguished experience in luxury hospitality, Vishrut brings to the role a rare blend of strategic foresight, emotional intelligence, and a deep-rooted passion for culturally immersive guest experiences. His thoughtful leadership and commitment to excellence position him perfectly to helm this new-age palace and shape it into one of India’s most iconic luxury destinations.

As the driving force behind the pre-opening and launch of this iconic destination, Vishrut is focused on building Fairmont Udaipur as India’s definitive modern palace for celebration, connection, and enchantment. His leadership philosophy is anchored in empathy, precision, and purpose—values that resonate through every aspect of the guest journey.

At Fairmont Udaipur, Vishrut steers operations across four foundational pillars: deeply authentic local cultural integration, an uncompromising service ethic, an empowered and purpose-driven colleague culture, and agile commercial strategy tailored to serve an evolving market. Each of these pillars supports his vision of creating a palace that doesn’t just impress—but moves, uplifts, and lingers in memory.

What defines Vishrut’s approach is a quiet, deliberate elegance. Under his guidance, Fairmont Udaipur Palace is being shaped into an environment where every interaction holds meaning, and every moment—no matter how small—is delivered with care. From curated arrival rituals to intuitive in-room personalization, he is committed to building an experience that is detail-rich, emotionally resonant, and seamlessly orchestrated. He leads a handpicked team of hospitality experts—each selected for their finesse, creativity, and sensitivity to celebration, tradition, and guest expectations.

In a luxury market increasingly defined by personalization, authenticity and hospitality with soul, Vishrut positions Fairmont Udaipur Palace as a destination where grandeur meets the discerning eye of modern global travelers. His emphasis on sustainable practices, technology-driven service personalization, and experiential innovation ensures that the guest journey is not only luxurious—but meaningful and memorable.

Whether it’s crafting dramatic arrivals with Willy Jeeps and rose-petal canopies, offering signature rituals like the 56-dish Royal Thaal, or transforming moments into memories through immersive experiences like bedtime folktales, sound healing, or wild nature trail breakfasts—Vishrut’s vision is to spark wonder. A sense of timeless enchantment that leaves every guest not only satisfied, but spellbound.

As Fairmont Udaipur Palace begins its journey as one of India’s one of India’s most luxurious destinations, Vishrut Gupta stands at the helm with a deep belief in thoughtful leadership, an unwavering pursuit of excellence, and a quiet conviction that the most impactful kind of luxury is that which stays with you—long after the stay ends.

Realme P4 Series Sets New Benchmark with Dual Chipset Technology

New Delhi, August 11, 2025: realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, today announced the highly anticipated, online-focused realme P4 series, introducing cutting-edge innovations in performance and visual experience. The series will launch in India on August 20th, 2025.

As the first smartphone series in the industry to feature dual chipsets in its segment, the realme P4 Pro combines the power of Snapdragon® 7 Gen 4 and the Hyper Vision AI chipset co-developed with Pixelworks to deliver a performance and display experience that challenges flagship standards. Alongside, the realme P4 leverages a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G chipset with Pixelworks’ dedicated GPU, delivering smooth visual performance, enhanced display quality, and superior power efficiency — making advanced visual computing more accessible than ever.

This partnership builds on realme’s vision to make advanced technology widely available and represents a leap forward in mobile gaming, thermal efficiency, and immersive visuals for Indian users.

Francis Wong, Chief Marketing Officer, realme India, commented:

“As we are bringing a leaner product line-up, the new realme P series is clearly defined as our performance-driven online series to compete with VIVO and MOTO on Flipkart. realme is readily back for online competition with great new tech. Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 has been newly launched in 2025, and realme is proud to be the first brand introducing this chipset in India.

And just like the periscope lens was popularized over the years, this launch marks a key milestone in pioneering dedicated GPU for the mass. A dedicated GPU will become a must for all smartphones in the next 3 years. Bringing two flagship-level features in one go, we predict that the realme P4 series will be one of the most successful online product lines in 2025.”

Jun Fang, Vice President of Pixelworks and General Manager of Mobile Business Unit, added:

“Congratulations on the launch of the realme P4 series smartphone! As the first models in the realme P series to integrate a dedicated visual processor, the realme P4 series is providing users with an unprecedented immersive visual experience among its mid-range peers. The new P4 series epitomizes Pixelworks’ profound AI technologies in rendering acceleration, game performance and picture quality. We are honored to partner with realme to continuously up level the visual experiences for consumers.”

Power Meets Precision: Performance Highlights

At the heart of the realme P4 Pro lies a dual-chip setup, combining general-purpose computing with specialized visual processing. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 — the most advanced 7-series chipset to date, built on a 4nm TSMC process — delivers over 1.1 million Antutu score, ensuring powerful CPU and GPU performance for multitasking, gaming, and demanding applications.

Working alongside it is the HyperVision AI Chipset, powered by the Pixelworks X7 Gen 2 visual processor, which handles rendering, frame rate upscaling, and AI-based resolution enhancement. This hardware-level offloading enables Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 to perform on par with flagship-tier chipsets.

Together, this dual chipset architecture ensures:

• 144FPS gameplay across over 100 titles

• Real-time frame generation

• Up to 1.5K resolution upscaling

• AI Hyper Clarity, AI Hyper Motion, and AI Always-On HDR

• Up to 300% boost in clarity and smoothness

With GT Performance Engine 3.0, the realme P4 Pro balances sustained performance with intelligent thermal control. The Pixelworks chip not only enhances visuals but also improves system responsiveness, allowing for extended gaming sessions without overheating or performance throttling.

In competitive games like BGMI, the realme P4 Pro delivers stable 144FPS, setting a new benchmark. The phone also introduces Frame Generation Index in collaboration with PerfDog, offering real-time insights into performance gains powered by the Pixelworks chip.

The realme P4 also adopts a dual-chip architecture with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G SoC and a Pixelworks visual processor, enabling smoother gameplay, better frame stability, and a premium visual experience — bringing high-performance gaming into the mid-range category.

Inspired by Nature and Industry: Design

realme P4 Pro debuts the Living Nature Design, a harmonious blend of organic inspiration and advanced craftsmanship. The back panel is crafted from premium tech-wood material, with each grain pattern polished to preserve its natural texture and depth. The surface is smooth yet tactile, dynamic under changing light, and resistant to everyday wear.

It comes in three nature-inspired finishes:

• Birch Wood – a light, sun-warmed grain reminiscent of spring forests

• Dark Oak Wood – a rich brown tone inspired by ancient hardwood

• Midnight Ivy – a deep emerald hue capturing the essence of where ocean meets forest

Each variant delivers a unique sensory experience, balancing timeless natural beauty with cutting-edge engineering.

realme P4 introduces the Metal Heart Design, a rugged yet elegant style inspired by industrial engineering. Featuring clean metallic lines and exposed screw details, it blends durability with flair. Available in:

• Steel Grey – sleek and minimalist

• Engine Blue – bold and dynamic

• Forge Red – youthful and energetic

Availability

The realme P4 Pro and realme P4 will launch in India on August 20th, 2025, at 12 noon, and will be available via Flipkart and realme.com.

Stay tuned for more updates. Visit realme.com and follow us on X (Twitter), Facebook, and YouTube for the latest news.

Steelage Utsavam Launched in 100 Cities to Promote BIS Certified Jewellery

Steelage Utsavam’ campaign launched across 100 cities in India to promote BIS certified products for jewellers

Mangaluru, 11th Aug 2025: Gunnebo, a global leader in physical security solutions, has been serving the Indian customers for more than 90 years through prominent brands like Steelage and Chubbsafes. From August 1st to 14th the organization launched its flagship campaign, ‘Steelage Utsavam’ with the aim of spreading awareness about BIS standards as well as BIS certified safes, strong-room doors and vaults amongst jewellers. This campaign will cover more than 100 cities, making it one of the largest on-ground initiatives in the physical security solutions industry.

The aim of ‘Steelage Utsavam’ is to educate jewellers on the importance of using BIS-certified security products, and to help end-users choose the right safes, vaults and high-security locks for their jewellery outlets.

As part of the nationwide ‘Steelage Utsavam’ campaign, the event was held on 9 Aug in Mangaluru, supported by Gunnebo’s channel partner. The event featured live demonstrations, expert-led discussions, and interactive sessions to help jewellers understand the role of certified products in enhancing business security. To boost visibility and engagement, the activity was supported with on-ground brand activations, specially designed product vans, along with product showcase across brand stores in major cities.

Speaking on the campaign, Anirban Mukhuti, Head of Marketing & Product Management, Asia, Gunnebo Safe Storage, said: “Steelage Utsavam is a pan-India drive to connect with India’s jewellers’ fraternity and build awareness about BIS certified security solutions. An on-ground campaign of this scale is the first of its kind in the physical security solutions industry. We are achieving this with active support from all our channel partners and intend to reach out to jewellers in every prominent town of India.”

In the coming days, ‘Steelage Utsavam’ will cover major towns across all regions of India bringing BIS-certified security solutions closer to business communities nationwide.

GCCs Powering Economic Transformation: ACCA Convene Leadership Roundtable at GIFT City supportd by IFSCA

09th August 2025: ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body hosted an exclusive leadership roundtable at GIFT City supported by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), on Friday, August 8, 2025. The strategic dialogue brought together senior leaders from India’s top Global Capability Centres (GCCs), government stakeholders, and academia to explore how Gujarat is emerging as a vital player in the global GCC ecosystem.

The event in Ahmedabad attracted around 40 senior leaders, including top HR and finance heads from leading GCCs and other industries such as Welspun Transformation Services, Adani GCC, BNP Paribas, S&P Global, Kraft Heinz, Baroda Global Shared Services, KPMG, Cadila Pharma, Zydus, TCS, QX Global Group, Befree Global, and Pacific Group.

The distinguished speaker line-up included Stephen Hickling, British Deputy High Commissioner to Gujarat and Rajasthan; Ashutosh Sharma, Chief General Manager at IFSCA; and senior officials representing ACCA — Md Sajid Khan, Director – India; Sundeep Jakhar, Head of Public Affairs – India; and Naina VG, Strategic Head of Corporate Alliances – India who launched ACCA’s latest GCC report.

As India strengthens its position as the world’s front office, Gujarat is fast becoming the epicentre of next-generation global service delivery. The rise of GIFT City – India’s first operational International Financial Services Centre is playing a transformative role by attracting global institutions to set up operations, especially in financial services, fintech, analytics, and strategic decision-making.

GCCs are contributing directly to Gujarat’s economic diversification by creating high-quality jobs, enabling knowledge transfer, and fostering innovation. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure, progressive policy framework, and unified regulatory support from IFSCA, GIFT City offers a globally competitive environment for setting up knowledge-intensive global centres.

The roundtable discussion saw vibrant participation from GCC leaders who shared practical insights on operational excellence, talent strategies, policy enablement, and leveraging GIFT City’s unique advantages. Leaders discussed the need for continuous innovation, building globally competitive skill sets in digital finance and analytics, fostering leadership pipelines, and deepening cross-border collaboration. Participants emphasised the pivotal role of an enabling regulatory framework and public-private-academia partnerships in sustaining GCC growth momentum.

A key highlight of the roundtable was the launch of ACCA’s latest thought leadership report on GCCs. The report projects that GCCs will contribute 2% to India’s GDP and generate 2.8 million jobs by 2030. In FY24 alone, GCCs in India generated approximately $64.6 billion in export revenue, marking a significant 40% rise from the previous fiscal year.

Md. Sajid Khan, Director – India at ACCA said: ‘ India has emerged as an ideal destination for Global Capability Centres, thanks to our digitally skilled, young workforce, a stable regulatory environment, and robust digital infrastructure. Gujarat, with GIFT City at its heart, is fast becoming a preferred destination for high-value GCCs. The state’s progressive outlook, combined with a robust talent pipeline and enabling infrastructure, offers a compelling case for global companies. ACCA is proud to support this transformation by equipping finance professionals with global capabilities that meet the evolving demands of these centres’

The roundtable concluded with a call for continued collaboration among industry, academia, and regulatory bodies to ensure that India not only sustains but accelerates its momentum in becoming a strategic global delivery hub . With continued collaboration between regulators like IFSCA, industry leaders, and academic institutions, the state is well-positioned to attract high-value global operations and reinforce its role in driving India’s service-led economic growth. GCCs in Gujarat are no longer a future possibility they are a present-day reality shaping India’s rise as a trusted global partner for innovation and value creation.

GIFT City’s rise as India’s premier International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) has positioned Gujarat as a key player in the global capability delivery landscape. Its world-class infrastructure, unified regulatory framework, and tax-efficient environment are attracting global corporations to set up high-value GCCs in financial services, fintech, and innovation. This shift is driving foreign investment, creating high-skilled jobs, and exposing Gujarat’s talent pool to global finance, risk, and R&D functions. The growing GCC footprint is also fuelling a strong ancillary ecosystem spanning legal, consulting, analytics, and ESG cementing Gujarat’s role as a full-spectrum global business hub.

We Women Want Conclave & Shakti Awards 2025 Unite Leaders to Drive Women-Led Growth

August 9, 2025: The We Women Want Conclave & Shakti Awards 2025, presented by NewsX and an initiative of iTV Network, concluded with standing ovations, heartfelt moments, and an unshakable message — India’s progress is inseparable from the empowerment of its women. What began as an extension of the acclaimed We Women Want show has now evolved into a formidable national movement, celebrating courage, dismantling stereotypes, and placing women at the centre of India’s growth story.

The 2025 edition was nothing short of historic, graced by Smt. Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi (Chief Guest), Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Guest of Honour), and Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament & Keynote Speaker, whose speeches added gravitas and urgency to the cause. Smt. Rekha Gupta’s rallying call — “You don’t need to wait to be empowered, you already are. The time to lead is now.” — drew thunderous applause and set the tone for a day that celebrated leadership without hesitation.

This on-ground conclave hosted a stellar line-up of powerful and thought-provoking panel discussions, each addressing pressing issues and presenting transformative solutions. The session on Drone Didis and Lakhpati Didis highlighted rural women breaking technological and economic barriers, while War Against the Beasts saw Nirbhaya’s mother Asha Devi and advocate Seema Khushwaha demand fearless justice. Women & Ayurveda offered deep insights from Dr. Upasana Vohra on blending ancient wellness wisdom with modern living, and sessions like Real Estate & Her and Women Mean Business showcased entrepreneurs like Aishwarya Bansal, Shirin Mann, and Dr. Shweta Singh redefining the business landscape. Panels such as Bringing Up Girls & Boys challenged parenting norms, From IVF to Menopause broke health taboos, and Breaking Biases brought together women MPs Priyanka Chaturvedi, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Supriya Sule, and Sushmita Dev to discuss systemic political change. Emotional and inspiring moments came from Women in Uniform with Lt Gen. Sadhna Saxena Nair, Beyond the Mainstream with Shabana Azmi, The Sunny Story with Sunny Leone, and What Women Want with Ekta Kapoor — each conversation reinforcing the belief that empowerment is achieved by leading change, not waiting for it.

At the heart of the conclave were the Shakti Awards 2025, instituted in memory of Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, celebrating over 80 exceptional women whose achievements span industries, geographies, and causes. Honourees included:

Sussanne Khan (Interior Design), Nimrat Kaur (Pathbreaking Performances), Charu Singh (Philanthropy), Dr. Payal Kanodia (Philanthropy), Asha Devi (Women’s Activism), Sara Abdullah Pilot (Women Empowerment), Aishwarya Bansal (Innovation & Design in Real Estate), Radhika Bharat Ram (Women Empowerment), Shalini Passi (Powerpacked OTT Debut), Prof. Himani Sood (Women Leadership), Shaifalika Panda (Philanthropy), Kalyani Saha Chawla (Entrepreneurship), Ritu Beri (Design), Bahaar Rohatgi (Visual Art), Adv. Seema Samridhi Khushwaha (Nari Shakti), Ratna Debnath (Nari Shakti), Dr. Kashika Jain (Clinical Psychology), Dr. Mamata Dhiraj Jain (Real Estate), Dr. Upasana Vohra (Ayurveda & Social Health Services), Neha Arora (Architectural Glass & Hardware Design), Dr. Shweta Singh (Business Analysis), Dr. Shilpi Mohan (Preventive Cardiology & Tarot Astrology), Reema Patne (Life Coaching), Taniya Tikoo (Entrepreneurship), Arunima Malik (Communications), Ms. Neeraj (Rural Entrepreneurship), Ms. Lalita (Rural Entrepreneurship), Ms. Ambika Rana (Rural Entrepreneurship), Ms. Lata Sharma (Rural Entrepreneurship), Amna Khatoon (Agricultural Entrepreneurship), Sakshi Lalwani (Nutrition), Ishi Khosla (Nutrition), Dr. Anjali Hooda (Preventive Health), Shirin Mann (Entrepreneurship), Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (Gender Activism), Dr. Alkanshree Dahar (Law), Apoorva Pandey (Entrepreneurship), Dr. Radhikaraje Gaekwad (Philanthropy), Kamakshi Khanna (Vocal Artistry – Promising Talent), Shahat Gill (Vocal Artistry – Upcoming Talent), Simran Choudhary (Singing), Uorfi Javed (Fashion), Anuradha Das Mathur (Women Empowerment), Dr. Tanya Buckshee Rohatgi (IVF Reproductive Medicine & Onco-Fertility), Dr. Jayasree Sundar (Gynaecology & Obstetrics), Dr. Gita Prakash (Family Medicine), Dr. Anjila Aneja (Gynaecology & Obstetrics), Dr. Jai Madaan (Motivational Speaking), Sonia Garg (Fashion Content Creation), Sahiba Bali (Promising Performances), Sayali Bhagat (Women Empowerment), Ambika Seth (Gastronomy), Sunny Leone (Powerful Performances), Dr. Purnima Devi Barman (Ecological Leadership), Shabana Azmi (Entertainment), Ekta Kapoor (Entertainment), Neha Dhupia (Empowering Women), Dia Mirza (Environmental Impact), Malavika Mohanan (Style), Nikita Luther (Gaming), Nomita Kohli (Interior Design), Chanda Narang (Applied Art), Dr. Ankita Menon (Water Stewardship & Sustainability), Glorywebs (Most Trusted IT Partner for Businesses), Devyani Jaipuria (Education & Healthcare Leadership), Lt Gen. Sadhna Saxena Nair (Leadership in Uniform), Ambassador Bhaswati Mukherjee (Public Service), Surveen Chawla (Powerhouse Performances), Vimla Kumari (Rural Entrepreneurship), Seema (Rural Entrepreneurship), Manisha Kumari (Rural Entrepreneurship), Usha Devi (Rural Entrepreneurship), Pooja Elangbam (Cultural Promotion), Rima Das (Filmmaking), Anupama Raag (Leadership), Niti Batra (Women’s Leadership), Prikansha Luthra (Business Leadership), Payal Garg, and Ishika Sharma.

Reflecting on the event’s impact, Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma, Chairperson of The Sunday Guardian Foundation, said, “The We Women Want Conclave & Shakti Awards 2025is our declaration to the world — we will not wait to be invited into decision-making spaces, we will claim them, transform them, and build new ones. Every awardee here today has defied the odds, turned challenges into opportunities, and in doing so, has rewritten the narrative of what it means to be a woman in India. The We Women Want Conclave and Shakti Awards are not a once-a-year celebration; they are the start of an everyday revolution. We are here to prove that women’s progress is not just about representation — it is about leadership, ownership, and unstoppable influence.”

With its spirit of openness, constructive dialogue, and wholehearted celebration, the We Women Want Conclave & Shakti Awards 2025 reaffirmed its place as one of the nation’s most powerful platforms for women’s voices. The event not only brought together inspiring stories and practical solutions but also created an atmosphere of hope, collaboration, and shared purpose. Every conversation was forward-looking, every award a recognition of possibility, and every moment a reminder that women’s leadership is not an aspiration for the future but a vibrant reality of the present. By sparking meaningful discussions, setting a progressive agenda, and celebrating achievements across every sphere, the conclave inspired a generation to step forward with confidence, conviction, and a renewed belief in their power to shape a more inclusive and empowered India.

Ice Make Refrigeration Reports Strong Revenue Growth in Q1 FY26; Strategic Investments to Drive Long-Term Expansion

Hyderabad, August 09, 2025: Ice Make Refrigeration Limited, a leading manufacturer of 50+ innovative cooling and refrigeration solutions, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), demonstrating continued momentum in revenue growth despite temporary headwinds in profitability.

During the quarter, the company reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹111.50 crore, registering a year-on-year growth of over 30 percent compared to ₹85.23 crore in Q1 FY25. This performance reflects consistent demand across key verticals including cold rooms, industrial refrigeration, and transport refrigeration segments, backed by strong order execution and growing market penetration.

However, due to seasonal input cost fluctuations, elevated finance costs, and inventory adjustments, the company recorded a net profit of ₹ -1.47 crore in Q1 FY26 compared to a profit of ₹3.64 crore in the same quarter last year. The management emphasized that this is a short-term impact and the underlying fundamentals of the business remain strong. Ice Make continues to maintain a sharp focus on operating efficiencies, cost optimization, and working capital discipline.

The Board of Directors recently approved a final dividend of ₹2.25 per equity share for FY25 and cleared the proposal to increase authorized capital, paving the way for future growth-oriented investments. The company is actively exploring strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, potential acquisitions, and the development of ESG-compliant and technology-driven cold chain solutions to cater to new-age industries and export markets.

Speaking on the results, Mr. Chandrakant P. Patel, Chairman and Managing Director, said, “We are encouraged by the strong top-line momentum and the sustained trust of our customers. Despite temporary cost-related pressures, we remain confident of delivering profitable growth in the coming quarters through our multi-pronged expansion strategy and upcoming fund-raising plans.”

With a robust order book, expanding product portfolio, and a clear long-term roadmap, Ice Make remains committed to supporting India’s growing need for energy-efficient and sustainable refrigeration infrastructure across agriculture, food processing, healthcare, and logistics sectors.