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Embrell Expands Nationwide with Luxury Demi-Fine Jewellery

New Delhi, 7 July 2025: Embrell, an emerging luxury demi-fine jewellery brand known for its 18K gold-plated creations, Embrell, an emerging luxury demi-fine jewellery brand that brings together thoughtful design, everyday elegance and meaningful self-expression, with each piece crafted in 18K gold-plated finishes, is expanding its footprint across key Indian markets as part of a focused growth strategy. With an aesthetic rooted in clean design, craftsmanship and accessible luxury, the brand is striking a chord with jewellery lovers seeking quality, versatility and meaning, whether for everyday wear or meaningful gifting.

Embrell was born with the idea of making high-quality, beautifully designed jewellery more accessible without compromising on intention or individuality. Since its inception, the brand has resonated with a growing community of wearers who value minimalism, thoughtful statement pieces, and a sense of purpose in their style. Its clean yet expressive aesthetic continues to attract discerning consumers across age groups who are looking for jewellery that feels both personal and elevated.

“We’ve always believed that jewellery is more than just an accessory. It’s a form of self-expression,” said the team Embrell. “This next phase allows us to connect with more individuals who value meaningful design while continuing to craft pieces that feel personal, versatile and elevated.”

Embrell’s carefully curated range of demi-fine jewellery is designed to complement everyday style and effortlessly transition into special occasions. Every piece reflects our signature approach with modern silhouettes and a global design sensibility adapted for timeless wear. Whether it’s a bold ring, a refined chain or an occasion piece from our celebration edits, Embrell jewellery is created to be worn, gifted and cherished across moods and moments.

Commenting on the expansion, Priyanka Silotia, Founder of Embrell, said:
“Embrell began with a simple yet powerful idea to create jewellery that looks beautiful and also carries meaning. With over a decade of experience in building brands and shaping customer experiences, I wanted to bring that same thoughtfulness into jewellery. Every piece we design is rooted in storytelling, self-expression and quality. This next phase of growth gives us the opportunity to share our philosophy with a wider audience who appreciate design that is intentional, versatile and made to last. We’re just getting started and incredibly excited for what lies ahead.”

With a strong D2C foundation and an engaged online community, Embrell’s growth strategy includes expanding into leading marketplace platforms, deepening influencer-led campaigns and introducing a selective offline presence through curated pop-ups and brand collaborations in the coming year.
As the fashion and gifting landscape continues to evolve, Embrell is well positioned to offer a fresh and elevated alternative, where luxury jewellery becomes part of everyday self-expression rather than an occasional indulgence.

Apparel Group Strengthens South India Presence with Latest Victoria’s Secret Beauty Store in Chennai

7th July 2025, Chennai, India: Apparel Group, a global retail and fashion conglomerate, is furthering Victoria’s Secret impressive growth in India with the opening of its latest store at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai. This significant expansion establishes the brand’s presence in its seventh Indian city and brings its total store count to 13 nationwide. This strategic move into South India reinforces Victoria’s Secret commitment to its rapid growth trajectory and its mission to deliver globally recognized beauty experiences to a wider local audience.

Spanning 1102 sq. ft., the store is strategically located in one of Chennai’s premier retail destinations and features Victoria’s Secret signature beauty and fragrance collections. From favorites like Bombshell, Tease, Very Sexy, and Bare Eau de Parfum, to bestselling body mists, lotions, and beauty accessories, the store has been thoughtfully curated to be a one-stop destination for beauty lovers.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tushar Ved, President of Apparel Group India, shared, “The launch of our first Victoria’s Secret beauty store in Chennai represents a key strategic expansion for us in South India. Express Avenue, being one of the region’s most prominent retail hubs, offers the ideal platform to bring the brand’s prestige beauty portfolio to a discerning customer base. Our goal is to enhance accessibility to globally renowned offerings while maintaining the elevated brand experience Victoria’s Secret is known for.”

Mr. Abhishek Bajpai, CEO of Apparel Group India, added, “Chennai’s dynamic and rapidly evolving retail landscape and fast-evolving retail culture present a strategic growth opportunity for us. With this launch, we continue our focused effort to scale high-performing global brands across India. Victoria’s Secret not only strengthens our portfolio but also aligns with our goal of delivering elevated, experience-led retail formats that resonate with today’s discerning Indian consumer.”

The new store will exclusively feature prestige beauty products from Victoria’s Secret, reinforcing the brand’s position as a global leader in the beauty and personal care segment. With its signature iconic product lines and personalized service, Victoria’s Secret continues to create a space where customers feel confident, celebrated, and inspired.

Shri C.R. Patil and Varun Dhawan Grace the Grand Launch of Le Méridien Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, July 7: The grand debut of Le Méridien Ahmedabad was marked by a distinguished gathering, led by Shri C.R. Patil, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, President of BJP Gujarat, and Minister of Jal Shakti, who graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan added a dash of glamour to the evening, engaging warmly with guests and touring the hotel’s thoughtfully designed spaces.

Blending modern European hospitality with Ahmedabad’s rich textile heritage and globally influenced cuisine, Le Méridien Ahmedabad signals a new era of cosmopolitan luxury in Gujarat.

The launch was an elegant, intimate affair — thoughtfully curated and deeply aligned with the brand’s creative and cultured identity, setting the tone for Ahmedabad’s rise as a destination of global repute.

Discover Signature Stays at ITC Royal Bengal

Immerse yourself in a new level of indulgence with Signature Stays at ITC Royal Bengal, an iconic address of grandeur and timeless elegance in Kolkata. With an exclusive offer crafted for the discerning traveller, guests can now enjoy exclusive rates on 1 & 2 BHK serviced apartments.

Located in the heart of the city, the magnificent LEED Platinum-certified ITC Royal Bengal is an ode to the region’s heritage. As a paragon of refinement and luxury, it features 456 rooms and suites, including 82 serviced apartments, along with 7 dining destinations offering a wide and eclectic selection of local and global gourmet cuisines.

Guests availing the Signature Stays offer will enjoy 15% savings on flexible rates, including complimentary breakfast and access to the Signature Lounge with curated luxury hours from 6 to 8 PM. This bespoke offer unlocks an immersive stay experience in spacious apartments, combining the comfort of home with the luxury of a five-star retreat.

Whether you’re in the city for business or leisure, you will enjoy an One-of-a-Kind experience that is truly a treat for the senses unlike any other.

This offer is valid until 30th September, 2025. So, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the warm hospitality and tranquillity of ITC Royal Bengal. Book your experience directly on the ITC Hotels website or download the ITC Hotels app for a seamless and personalized booking experience.

Campus Activewear Expands To Sri Lanka Through Strategic Partnership With Signature, Under Hameedia Group

New Delhi, 05 July, 2025: Campus Activewear, one of India’s leading Sports and Athleisure footwear brands, has officially announced its foray into the Sri Lankan market. As part of this strategic expansion, Campus has partnered with Signature, the island nation’s most admired menswear brand under the esteemed Hameedia Group – an established and leading fashion and lifestyle retailer. The launch event was held today at the H-Sports Store in Racecourse, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Through this collaboration, Campus’ products will now be available in Signature showrooms, H-Sports outlets, and the Signature website – offering Sri Lankan consumers greater access to globally inspired, fashion-forward footwear.

This reinforces Campus Activewear’s ambition to tap into high-potential global markets. Backed by a strong omnichannel strategy across both distribution and D2C channels, the brand is now bringing its extensive product portfolio to Sri Lanka – a market increasingly drawn to stylish, value-driven lifestyle products.

Speaking on the development, Mr. Nikhil Aggarwal, CEO & Whole Time Director of Campus Activewear Ltd, said, “We are proud to enter the Sri Lankan market through a strategic partnership with Signature under the Hameedia Group. This expansion aligns with our long-term strategy of entering scalable, high-potential markets that resonate with our brand philosophy and product strengths. Sri Lanka offers a promising landscape with its rising consumer appetite for accessible, fashion-forward lifestyle products. By leveraging Signature’s strong brand presence and our own proven-product capabilities, we aim to mirror the success that we have seen in India.”

 Amjad Hameed, Director of Signature, said, “At Signature, we are always on the lookout for brands that align with our promise of offering style, comfort, and value to our customers. Campus is a brand that resonates strongly with today’s fashion-conscious youth, and we are proud to bring this iconic name to Sri Lanka. We are confident this partnership will redefine the footwear retail space in Sri Lanka, just as Signature has done with men’s fashion”.

Campus will roll out its range across lifestyle, running, and walking, supported by local marketing, retail activations, and omnichannel access via Signature and H-sports, retail and digital network. With this launch, Campus has taken a firm step toward becoming a leading player in the South Asian Sports and Athleisure landscape.

Chalu Chinese Brings Its Desi-Chinese Flavours to Agra with New Outlet in Sikandra!

Agra, 5 July 2025: Chalu Aapna Desi Chinese, the beloved Indian-Chinese restaurant chain known for its unique fusion of Indian spices with traditional Chinese flavors is strategically expanding its footprint In Sikandra, Agra, with the launch of its newest outlet in the city.

Chalu Chinese is ready to serve up its signature spice-loaded menu to Agra’s food lovers — from college students and working professionals to families and late-night foodies.

“We are super excited to bring the Chalu experience to Agra! Sikandra is buzzing with energy, and we cannot wait to serve our fiery Schezwan noodles, double-loaded fried rice, and iconic momos to the neighbourhood. This expansion marks a major milestone for us as we grow beyond 30+ citties we are already present in. The love we have received is what keeps us going — and growing.”said Vibhanshu Mishra, Founder of Chalu Apna Desi Chinese.

Chalu Chinese promises a fun, fast, and full-flavoured experience, now right in the heart of Agra. Whether you’re dining in or ordering from the comfort of your home, Chalu Chinese is all set to become the go-to spot for desi Chinese food cravings in the city.

Now open in Sikandra – Agra, we are rolling out the spice and turning up the heat!

Couverture vs. Compound – What Every Home Baker Should Know This World Chocolate Day

Vadodara, July 2025: This World Chocolate Day, Baker’s Artisanal Recipes (BAR), a premium couverture chocolate brand based in Vadodara, Gujarat, invites home bakers to experience the difference between real and substitute chocolate. While compound chocolate remains widely used for its affordability, it lacks cocoa butter – the defining element of true chocolate and relies on vegetable fats that compromise both texture and flavour. In contrast, BAR’s couverture chocolates are crafted with a minimum of 31% cocoa butter and high cocoa solids, ensuring a smooth, rich texture and deep flavour. Couverture also melts at a precise temperature, making it ideal for tempering and creating professional-quality desserts at home.

BAR’s product portfolio is designed to serve a wide spectrum of baking needs. The Dark Couverture range offers bold, intense chocolate with clean ingredients, ideal for ganache, mousse, and coatings. The Bean2BAR Baking Slabs reflect the brand’s commitment to transparency and origin-driven taste, made from carefully selected Indian cacao and produced in small batches to preserve quality. Additionally, The BAR Collective is the brand’s direct-to-consumer vertical, created to reach a wider audience and introduce consumers to the experience of real couverture chocolate.

As Indian cacao continues to grow in popularity, BAR is actively working with local producers to develop chocolate that reflects both regional character and global quality standards. By tapping into homegrown cacao, BAR not only supports local farmers and regional agriculture but also draws on the richness of India’s multi-crop soil, which adds depth and complexity to the cacao’s flavour profile. This focus on Indian origin also aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and authentic food choices among today’s consumers.

“Compound chocolate is easier to handle, but it comes at the cost of flavour, texture, and nutrition. We created BAR to offer a better choice – a couverture that performs consistently, tastes exceptional, and is made from clean, honest ingredients,” says Dhayvat Udeshi, Founder of BAR – Baker’s Artisanal Recipes.

Beyond taste and performance, BAR’s couverture chocolates offer a nutritional edge over compound varieties. Free from artificial fats and excess sugar, they retain natural antioxidants and healthy fats found in real cocoa butter, offering a cleaner label and a more wholesome baking experience. BAR’s 60,000 sq. ft. factory is slowly making a name as the ‘Home of Couverture’, reflecting its commitment to scale, consistency, and craft. This World Chocolate Day, BAR encourages bakers to pause and reflect: Are you baking with chocolate that’s real, or just something that looks like it? With its premium couverture range, BAR offers an upgrade in flavour, quality, and intent – helping bakers craft desserts that truly stand out.

Baking with compound may be easy but baking with real chocolate is extraordinary.

Alētheia partners with Equirus Securities

Mumbai July 4, 2025: Alētheia Capital, Asia’s top and largest global independent investment advisory firm, has announced that it has partnered with leading Indian institutional equities powerhouse, Equirus Securities to co-brand and distribute Equirus’s research to its global client base.

Equirus’s commanding local knowledge will complement HongKong headquartered Alētheia’s global sector and macro/strategy expertise as well its global capital markets reach. For the existing clients of Equirus, in or outside India, there will be no change to the form or level of service.

“India is a key market not only for APAC but also global capital markets. Hence our partnership with Equirus enhances our ability to offer globally integrated investment themes to our clients. It aligns with our strategy of identifying best-in-class research, broadening their accessibility to a wider client base, and fostering innovation that empowers investors with deeper insights and actionable intelligence,” said Richard Wallace, Vice Chairman of Alētheia Capital.

Equirus has a formidable Equities business, covering over 276 stocks across diverse sectors. Known for its in-depth coverage and focus on mid-cap companies, the firm had expanded coverage to large cap companies too in the past few years. As a result, Equirus is already tier 1 with a large number of India’s largest domestic mutual funds. Equirus’s commitment to delivering insightful, data-driven analysis enables institutional investors to make informed decisions, backed by rigorous fundamental research and market intelligence.

Ashutosh Tiwari, MD and Head of Equities of Equirus Securities added, “Our collaboration with Alētheia significantly strengthens the reach and influence of our Institutional Equities business, allowing us to engage with a broader network of global institutional investors who have a strategic interest in the Indian market. By combining our deep research expertise with Aletheia’s extensive client penetration, we create greater opportunities for investors to access high-quality insights, navigate market dynamics, and make informed decisions with confidence.”

Get ready to sparkle – unmissable offers are here at Mia by Tanishq!

Bengaluru, 4 July 2025: Mia by Tanishq, among India’s leading fine jewellery brands, brings an offer like never before. This exclusive offer provides customers with up to 100% off on making charges* of select diamond jewellery, presenting a unique opportunity to own stylish jewellery at sweet price-points. The sale, set to go live on 3^rd July till 20^th July, underscores Mia’s dedication to providing value to its customers. Shop in-store or online to make the best of this sale and for a rewarding shopping experience.

Get your hands on this one-of-a-kind offer – on the purchase of 1 piece of jewellery get 30% off* on making charges, buy 2 pieces and get 50% off* on making charges, and buy 3 pieces and get 100% off* on making charges. Additionally, exchange your old gold jewellery and get up to 100% value on exchange*. With a wide array of stunning designs to choose from, this sale is set to delight jewellery enthusiasts like never before!

Whether you’re celebrating key milestones or simply a moment of joy, there’s something for everyone. The Fiora collection, inspired by delicate floral motifs, features intricate gold filigree petals, dainty layered patterns, and hand-carved stones — a beautiful symbol of personal growth and new beginnings. The Cupid Edit 3.0 offers contemporary, chic pieces perfect for expressing love through meaningful gifts. For those who love a touch of nostalgia, the Mia Disco collection brings back the bold glamour of the ’70s, while the Lovestruck collection features heart-shaped solitaires crafted in 14kt gold — a timeless token of affection. The brand also offers the stylish Evil Eye collection and more, making it a one-stop destination for jewellery that speaks from the heart.

With this special offer, indulge in stunning designs across a variety of assortments—studs, finger rings, bracelets, earrings, ear cuffs, necklaces, and pendants. The range features elegant pieces adorned with sparkling natural diamonds set in dazzling gold. From parties and anniversaries to cocktail evenings and birthdays, make every moment special with Mia by Tanishq. This season, let your gifts be accompanied by smiles, warm hugs, and an abundance of heartfelt wishes, all wrapped up in Mia by Tanishq’s elegant jewellery pieces.

Nestlé Professional reaches landmark 1,000th Retail ONE kiosk in India

Bengaluru, 04 July 2025: Nestlé Professional, the Out-of-Home business unit of Nestlé India, has achieved a significant milestone with 1,000 Retail ONE kiosks now operational across the country.

Speaking on this milestone, Saurabh Makhija, Head – Nestlé Professional, said, “Crossing the 1,000 Retail ONE kiosk mark is a testament to our relentless focus on building new consumption pillars for the future, and unlocking out-of-home consumption occasions through a unified brand experience. We are proud that this growth fuels meaningful livelihoods and diversity across India’s food service ecosystem.”

The Retail ONE network, comprising popular formats like NESCAFÉ Corners, MAGGI Hotspots and KITKAT Break Zones, has strategically expanded its footprint across educational institutes, healthcare institutions, and tourist hotspots. This network is powered by a strong and diverse workforce – including 308 operators, 1,586 food handlers, 255 women and 6 specially-abled individuals – underlining Nestlé Professional’s commitment to inclusive growth and employment generation in the food service industry.

As one of the fastest growing businesses for Nestlé India, Nestlé Professional remains committed to serve consumers, even beyond the comfort of their homes.