Saudi Tourism Authority welcomes the WTTC findings that positions Saudi as the largest and fastest-growing travel and tourism market in the region

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) released the latest edition of its 2025 Economic Impact Report (EIR), reinforcing Saudi’s position as the largest and fastest-growing travel and tourism market in the region.

According to WTTC, travel and tourism contributed USD 178 billion to Saudi’s GDP in 2025, representing 46% of the region’s total tourism economy. The figures reflect the sector’s full economic impact, including direct, indirect, and induced contribution.

The report also highlights the sector’s growing importance within the national economy, with travel and tourism accounting for 7.4% of Saudi’s GDP in 2025. The Kingdom’s tourism sector is expanding at nearly twice the global average growth rate of 4.1%, significantly outperforming regional peers and reinforcing Saudi’s position as the fastest-growing tourism market in the region, ahead of the regional average growth rate of 5.3%.

This global recognition is complemented by strong domestic performance. In Q1 2026, Saudi recorded 28.9 million domestic visitors, a 16% increase year-on-year, alongside SAR 34.7 billion in tourism spending according to the Ministry of Tourism.

Across the country, a connected portfolio of destinations continues to expand. AlUla is emerging as a cultural hub where heritage and contemporary creativity meet, while developments along the Red Sea are advancing regenerative tourism, combining luxury experiences with environmental stewardship. At the same time, Qiddiya is redefining entertainment tourism through large-scale attractions designed for families and global audiences alike.

Ongoing investment in infrastructure, improved connectivity, and visa facilitation continues to support this trajectory, making travel to Saudi more accessible and seamless. The rise in leisure travel, further highlights the success of these efforts in broadening the Kingdom’s global appeal.

As Saudi builds on this momentum, the tourism sector remains central to the country’s economic diversification, positioning Saudi as one of the world’s most dynamic and compelling year-round destinations.

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Modern self-mastery manual to leading great lives, by Ryan A. Bush

NEW DELHI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a world saturated with quick fixes and surface-level self-help, HarperCollins India announces the release of Designing the Mind by Ryan A. Bush – an international bestseller that offers a powerful alternative: a systematic, deeply transformative approach to mastering the mind.

Positioned at the intersection of psychology, philosophy and self-optimization, the book introduces ‘psychitecture’: a methodical practice of redesigning the mind’s internal ‘software’ to achieve greater clarity, self-control and emotional tranquillity.

At its core, Designing the Mind challenges a fundamental assumption that thoughts, emotions and behaviours are fixed. Drawing from neuropsychology and the teachings of great thinkers, such as the Buddha, Marcus Aurelius, Friedrich Nietzsche and Abraham Maslow, Bush presents a compelling framework for consciously redesigning the mental patterns that shape lives.

Rather than offering fleeting motivation or prescriptive hacks, the book equips readers with a set of principles to step outside their own thinking and examine it as a system, one that can be understood, refined and ultimately rebuilt.

Talking about the book, Ryan A. Bush says, “I’m excited to bring Designing the Mind to India and introduce these principles to a whole new group of psychitects. India has one of the richest traditions of introspective inquiry in the world, and I think this book will find a natural home here.”

Sachin Sharma, Publisher, HarperCollins India, says, “One of humanity’s most profound questions is whether it is truly possible to rewire the brain. In Designing the Mind, Ryan Bush expertly blends practical exercises, actionable insights, and theoretical concepts to empower readers in engineering their own minds. We are thrilled to bring this international bestseller to Indian readers.”

About the book:

Neuropsychology suggests that the human mind is infinitely malleable and adaptable. It is known that it is possible to rewire emotions and build deep tranquility into human minds. It is also known that the biased beliefs and self-limiting habits that hold people back from their potential can be overcome. Yet when one actually seeks to modify and master the mind, they are usually met with shallow life hacks and fleeting fixes.

Fortunately, many great ancient philosophers left behind the open-source cognitive code for altering one’s own mental patterns and becoming the ideal self. Legendary thinkers like the Buddha, Marcus Aurelius, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Abraham Maslow have revealed the insights for building a brilliant mind, and award-winning systems designer, Ryan A. Bush, weaves them into a vital theory for helping individuals scale the heights of self-mastery and lead great lives.

About the author:

Ryan A. Bush is a designer and thinker focused on building better systems, better people, and a better future. As founder of Designing the Mind, Ryan’s central purpose is to provide wisdom education and expand human potential beyond the norm. Ryan’s background is in the design of systems – he works with tech startups to design and develop everything from patented physical products, to software, to buildings, to business models. But his most relevant credential is a lifelong appetite for introspective investigation, ravenous reading, and obsessive self-optimization. For more than a decade, Ryan has been studying the insights of ancient teachers, practical philosophers, and cognitive scientists. His ideas have been featured on major platforms like Lifehack and Modern Stoicism, and he has been a guest on podcasts with topics ranging from emotions to philosophy to motivation.

About HarperCollins India

At HarperCollins Publishers India, we believe in telling the best stories and ensuring they reach the widest readership. We publish around 250 new books every year across 10 imprints, adding to a diverse catalogue of more than 2,000 titles across print and digital formats. Our authors include APJ Abdul Kalam, Agatha Christie, Amish Tripathi, Amitav Ghosh (Erasmus Prize 2024), Jhumpa Lahiri, Paulo Coelho, Raghuram Rajan, Sudha Murty, Ruskin Bond and many more.

HarperCollins India has been honoured with seven Publisher of the Year awards and proudly represents global publishers such as Harvard University Press, Lonely Planet, Oneworld, Nosy Crow, Usborne and National Geographic Children.

We have also been certified as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, a testament to our culture, creativity and people.

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‘Crafting tomorrow since 1897’ becomes unifying purpose

MUMBAI, India, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Godrej Industries Group recently announced a new purpose and brand identity, marking a defining moment in the Group’s evolution as it aligns its identity, strategy, and ambition for its next phase of growth. Rooted in the strength of a 129-year legacy and the energy of a Group just two years old in its new form, the new purpose and identity reaffirm both where the Group comes from and where it is going, bringing sharper strategic coherence across its diverse portfolio spanning consumer products, real estate, financial services, agriculture, and chemicals. The announcement was made at a media gathering at Godrej One, the Group’s headquarters in Mumbai.

At the heart of the refresh is a new Group purpose: ‘Crafting tomorrow since 1897’. It captures both the Group’s heritage and its ambition to build businesses that combine innovation with responsibility to create enduring value. This purpose was inspired by the Godrej Group’s Founder, Ardeshir Godrej, whose life embodied the power of always holding innovation and values together. The Group reiterated three core values—Inspire Trust, Create Delight, and Be Bold—that will continue to guide leadership and decision-making across the organization.

Pirojsha Godrej, Chairperson Designate, Godrej Industries Group, said, “Crafting tomorrow since 1897 reflects the belief that values and results must go hand in hand. As we scale, this philosophy will continue to guide how we build businesses that are both successful and responsible.”

The Group has demonstrated a strong growth track record, compounding both sales and net profits at over 20% CAGR over the past five years. It has outlined clear ambitions for the next phase of growth, including >15% annual sales growth and >20% EPS growth as a Group. It also expects each business to deliver >18% return on equity at steady state. The Group intends to expand from three (Consumer Products, Properties, and Agrovet) to five publicly listed platforms. These actions are expected to result in a combined market capitalization of ₹5,00,000 crore over the next five years.

The Group’s growth strategy is anchored in its long-standing belief that strong financial performance must go hand in hand with positive outcomes for society and the environment. In 2025, Godrej Consumer Products and Godrej Properties were both ranked number one globally in their respective categories on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Indices. Building on this foundation, the Group has outlined ambitions including net-zero operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035 and a planet-positive supply chain by 2047. The Group also aims to achieve 40% representation of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities across the Group over the next five years, a goal which has already been achieved by Godrej Properties and the Group’s corporate center. Additionally, in 2025, the Godrej Foundation, which owns 15% of the Godrej Industries Group, created a cash corpus that will enable it to increase its annual philanthropic spend by 5X over previous levels.

Alongside its new purpose, the Group unveiled a new brand identity crafted by DISCO, the Group’s in-house design team. The brand identity is designed to create a more unified and future-facing corporate brand system, introducing a new visual language, bespoke typography (GI Sans), a proprietary sonic identity, and a signature fragrance—creating a cohesive, multi-sensory expression across digital, physical and experiential touchpoints. 

Tanya Dubash, Executive Director and Chief Brand Officer, Godrej Industries Group, said, “This refreshed brand identity reflects both who we are and where we are going. It reinforces the strength of the Godrej brand while creating a more contemporary and unified expression of our ambitions for tomorrow. It enables each of our businesses to connect more powerfully to a shared purpose while remaining true to their distinct roles.”

About Godrej Industries

At the Godrej Industries Group, we serve over 1.1 billion people globally through a diverse portfolio of businesses, united by our purpose of Crafting tomorrow. With sales of USD 6.1 billion in FY25 and a market capitalization of about USD 20 billion as of 31 March 2026, we operate across FMCG, real estate, financial services, agriculture, and chemicals.

We are the leading player in India across several business categories, including residential real estate, animal feed, crude palm oil, oleochemicals, household insecticides, hair colour, and air care.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future through our Good & Green programme, with ambitions of net-zero operations by 2035 and responsible supply chains by 2047. In 2025, Godrej Consumer Products and Godrej Properties were both ranked number one globally in their respective categories on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Indices.

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Senior exhibitions leader to drive growth, expand WTE Miami, and bring high-potential event IPs to India

MUMBAI, India and MIAMI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fairfest Media, one of Asia’s leading trade show organisers, today announced the appointment of Simon Press as Managing Director – International, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global growth strategy following its recent acquisition of WTE Miami.

In this newly created role, Simon will lead Fairfest’s international portfolio — driving WTE Miami’s growth into a leading global travel trade event, while also playing a key role in bringing high-potential international event IPs into India, one of the world’s fastest-growing exhibition markets.

Simon brings over two decades of experience in launching, scaling, and managing large-scale international exhibitions and B2B media brands across Europe and the Middle East. Most recently, he led a portfolio of leading European technology events. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at globally recognised travel industry exhibitions, overseeing strategy, growth, and international partnerships across multiple markets.

Commenting on the appointment, Sanjiv Agarwal, Chairman & CEO of Fairfest Media, said: "Simon’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Fairfest as we expand our global footprint. His extensive experience in leading world-class exhibitions and building global platforms aligns perfectly with our vision. We are confident that under his leadership, WTE Miami will scale rapidly — and I am equally excited about the new opportunities we will unlock together to bring world-class shows to India."

Simon Press said:

"Fairfest has built a remarkable reputation as a leading trade show organiser in Asia, and the acquisition of WTE Miami creates a compelling global platform to build on. I look forward to growing WTE Miami into a truly global event and exploring new opportunities to connect international markets with India’s rapidly expanding exhibition ecosystem."

With Simon’s appointment, Fairfest accelerates its presence across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company is actively engaging with global event organisers for co-development and co-investment in high-potential event IPs in India, leveraging its deep local expertise, extensive industry network, and four decades of experience in the market. Interested partners are invited to connect with Fairfest Media.

About Fairfest Media

Fairfest Media is a leading trade show organiser in India and the United States. Its flagship travel trade show OTM Mumbai, certified as the leading travel trade show in Asia in a study by NielsenIQ, brings together 50,000 travel and tourism industry professionals from 80 countries. With its recent acquisition of WTE Miami, Fairfest is building high-impact global platforms that connect businesses across the world’s fastest-growing markets. For more information, visit fairfest.com.

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Sri. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Spl. Chief Secretary for Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Govt. of Telangana addresses the Retailers & Gives Awards to Iconic Brands of Hyderabad. 

 5th Hyderabad Retail Summit by RAI Discusses the Next Phase of Retail Growth

HYDERABAD, India, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Retailers Association of India (RAI) hosted the fifth edition of the Hyderabad Retail Summit (HRS), at Hotel Trident, Hyderabad. The summit served as a content-driven platform that brings together industry stakeholders across categories to learn, connect, and engage in meaningful discussions on key retail trends and challenges in the region. Built on RAI’s cornerstone of ‘Connect–Converse–Collaborate–Catalyse’, the platform aims to help retailers identify the right partners and opportunities to take their businesses to the next level. Avnish Kumar, Managing Director, Neeru’s | Chairman, RAI Hyderabad Chapter, speaking on the retail landscape in Hyderabad, said, “The Hyderabad consumer has changed faster than most retailers anticipated. Disposable incomes are up, aspirations are higher, and people are no longer willing to compromise on experience. But here is what is often missed — this is not just a Hyderabad phenomenon. What is happening in this city is a preview of what will happen in Warangal, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar in the next five years. Regional retailers who build the right capabilities today — in product, in experience, in technology — will have a significant head start when those markets mature. The window to build that advantage is right now.”

Speaking about the developments in the retail industry, Kumar Rajagopalan, Executive Director and CEO, Retailers Association of India (RAI), said, “Telangana is one of the few states where retail policy and retail reality are actually aligned. The state has made it easier to open stores, hire, and invest, and the market is responding. Hyderabad has become a national benchmark for how a city can build a modern retail ecosystem. What we are seeing here –the convergence of physical expansion, digital adoption, and rising consumer aspiration — is the template other cities will follow. The retailers who will lead the next decade are those who treat technology not as a cost centre, but as the engine of customer relationships.”

Speaking on the Occasion Sri. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Spl. Chief Secretary for Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Govt. of Telangana addressed the Retailers on Telangana Government Initiatives in Enhancing the Retail Sector and asked the RAI – Hyderabad Chapter to Provide their inputs in developing Retail Sector.

Highlights of the Hyderabad Retail Summit (HRS) 2026 were the in-depth panel discussions on topics such as The Regional Champion’s Advantage: Building Brands That Outlast Trends, Quick Commerce, Connected Commerce: Where Does the Store Fit Now? and The Expansion Playbook: What Works Beyond the Metros.

Sharing valuable insights on these panels were some prominent faces of the retail industry in the region, namely – P Jayakumar, CEO, Apollo Pharmacy; Kiran Shinde, CEO, PMJ Jewels; Avnish Kumar, Managing Director, Neeru’s; Priyanka Vemuluri, Founder & CEO, Goyaz Silver Jewellery; Ashim Ashok Patil, MD & CEO, i-TEK RFID; Kavitha Mantha, Founding Partner, Green Organics & Akshara Ananda among others.

P Jayakumar, CEO Apollo Pharmacy, Vice Chairman, Hyderabad Retail Council, said, “As pharmacy retail has evolved into an omni-channel ecosystem, the difference between a transaction and a relationship comes down to context—a one-time purchase is a sale, but understanding a customer’s needs over time is a relationship. This shift from transactional to relational engagement, powered by data, is defining this decade across industries.

With a vast network serving millions of users, the omni-channel platform enables high-frequency interactions across the healthcare retail ecosystem—from medicine deliveries and doctor consultations to diagnostic bookings at scale—creating a true continuum of care. As a single destination for all health needs, it seamlessly brings everything together in one place.

These touchpoints build a dynamic, evolving view of the consumer, enabling a shift from fulfilling needs to anticipating them—from a service people use, to a health partner that truly knows them.”

Priyanka Vemuluri, Founder & CEO, Goyaz Silver Jewellery, added, “Building a regional brand today is genuinely harder and genuinely more exciting than it has ever been. Harder, because consumers are better informed and have more choices than ever. More exciting, because a small brand with the right product and the right use of digital tools can build a loyal customer base at a speed that simply was not possible ten years ago. What I would tell any regional retailer is this: do not wait to be big before you invest in understanding your customer. The data you collect in your first thousand transactions is more valuable than any consultant’s report. Start with that, and build from there.”

Sridevi Jasti, Founder, Vibrant Living | Holistic Nutritionist & Wellness Coach, expressed, “Wellness retail in India has stopped being a niche — it is now a primary category. But the consumers driving that growth are not buying products; they are buying outcomes. They want a brand that understands their health goals, not just their purchase history. Regional wellness retailers actually have an edge here — you know your customer’s context in a way no national chain can replicate. The ones who combine that closeness with smart use of data and content will build loyalty that is very hard to compete with.”

Aishwarya Gupta, Founder, Wondr Diamonds, said, “There is a perception that fine jewellery retail is about trust built over generations and that technology is somehow at odds with that. The opposite is true. The new consumer — and increasingly, this means younger buyers in Tier 1 cities who are the growth engine of the category — wants transparency, personalisation, and a seamless experience across digital and physical touchpoints. The brands that will win in jewellery retail are not the oldest or the largest; they are the ones that combine authentic craftsmanship with the kind of customer intelligence that modern technology makes possible. That is not a threat to heritage — it shows heritage stays relevant.”

Prasad Chalavadi, Founder & Managing Director, Kalamandir, said, “The Hyderabad consumer is more discerning than ever, but they haven’t abandoned their roots — if anything, their pride in regional identity is stronger. What has changed is their expectation of the experience around it. They want the warmth and authenticity of a brand that understands their culture, delivered with the convenience and personalisation they get from any world-class retailer. That is the challenge and the opportunity for regional fashion retail today. The brands that will endure are those that use data and technology not to become generic, but to become more precisely themselves — sharper on product, smarter on customer engagement, and deeper in community trust.”

HRS 2026 is presented by Ratnadeep Retail and Powered by National Mart. Platinum Partners included Neeru’s Indian Ethnic and Vara Mahalakshmi; Gold Partners included PMJ Jeweller; Associate Partners include Apollo Pharmacy, Apollo 24/7, Café Niloufer; Urban Casa, Newland AIDC, and 2CQR; i-TEKRFID as RFID Partner; Keka as HR Tech Partner Event Partners include Radiwalla.in, Kumar (shirts and trousers), Sen Security Solutions; TRRAIN as Charity Partner, STOrai as the Magazine Partner, Digital Magazine Partner – Replenish and RAI Global Linker as Networking Partner.

About Retailers Association of India RAI:

The Retailers Association of India is the national body representing India’s retail industry across all channels and formats, from large format and specialty retail to e-commerce, quick commerce, and connected commerce businesses. RAI works with governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders to enable a competitive, innovation-friendly retail ecosystem. Through policy advocacy, industry events, research, and learning programmes, RAI builds the conditions for retail to grow, invest, and create employment at scale. India’s retail future is connected. RAI is building for it.

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Ketan Mehta, Managing Director, Rays Power Infra said “Commissioning 1.1 GW in a single year is the most defining moment in our journey so far. It is a testament to the trust our customers place in us, the resilience of our execution teams and the platform we have patiently built over more than a decade. With this single-year delivery, our cumulative footprint has crossed 2.4 GWp, and Rays Power Infra is structurally positioned to play a meaningful role in India’s clean-energy transition.”

About Rays Power Infra 

Rays Power Infra Pvt. Ltd. is an integrated solar energy company headquartered in Jaipur, with capabilities spanning project development, EPC, Independent power production (IPP) and long-term O&M. We specialize in the development of ‘ready-to-build’ infrastructure for renewable power projects under our Co-Development Business model and providing engineering, construction and procurement services for renewable power projects under our EPC business. We are among the leading players in the Indian solar industry with a demonstrated track record, along with being one of the pioneers of the Co-Development Business model in India (Source: CRISIL Report).

In our Co-Development Business, our typical scope of work includes land aggregation, securing grid connectivity (both inter-state and intra-state as the case maybe), and assisting with approvals such as connectivity permissions, bay allocation, captive arrangements, and PPAs tailored to our customer’s requirements in a separate SPV, followed by transferring these SPVs to our customers and further undertaking EPC and O&M activities, basis the contractual arrangements with our customers.

We, currently have a diversified renewable energy portfolio of approximately 12 GMW, comprising solar, wind, and hybrid projects. As of Mar 31, 2026, we have commissioned ~2.4 GWp renewable energy projects across multiple Indian states and international locations. We committed to accelerating India’s energy transition through reliable, bankable and high-quality solar infrastructure. Visit www.rayspowerinfra.com.

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• The anchor sponsorship of the Shows of India 2026 Conclave marks HOP Events’ official pathway into the Indian subcontinent; the UAE-based premium live entertainment company aims to source and showcase extraordinary Indian talent in the markets it operates in.
• This move will bridge the gap between iconic Indian artists — rooted in Indian and South Asian culture — and world-class international venues and global audiences.
• In addition to headlining the conclave as its anchor sponsor, HOP Events also made its presence felt in crucial conversations and networking hubs, with Founder and Chairman Kalpesh Kinariwala gracing the conclave as a speaker.

NEW DELHI, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HOP Events, a UAE-based premium live entertainment company, made landfall on Indian shores through the eagerly awaited Shows of India 2026 Conclave. The sixth edition of the event, which drew to a close on May 2, brought together high-profile industry veterans, change-makers, and disruptors who are shaping the future of India’s live entertainment economy.

Led by industry trailblazer Kalpesh Kinariwala, HOP Events not only participated as the anchor sponsor for the conclave but also broke new ground by offering Indian talent and agencies unprecedented inroads into global markets and prestigious productions.

Held at Delhi’s upscale The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, the two-day Shows of India 2026 Conclave is India’s most anticipated flagship gathering focused on the live entertainment, events, and experiential segments. It brings together key players from across the industry’s value chain, including event professionals, artist managers, promoters, brands, and creators, and facilitates industry-shaping conversations and collaborations.

HOP Events’ rationale for backing the Shows of India 2026 Conclave was simple but powerful – as a hub for some of the greatest artistic talent in the world, India stands to benefit immensely from HOP Events’ proven expertise in the premium live entertainment industry. With the conclave sitting at the intersection of India’s creative excellence and its commercial ambition, it is the perfect avenue for HOP Events to seek the artists, managers, collaborators, and cultural voices they want to elevate and present to the world. This anchor sponsorship is thus a declaration of HOP Events’ intent to champion Indian talent and carry it far beyond India’s borders.

Elaborating further on the sponsorship, Kalpesh Kinariwala, Founder and Chairman of HOP Events, who also spoke at the conclave, shared:

“India is producing some of the most streamed, most loved, and most culturally significant artists on the planet. Arijit Singh ranks ninth among Spotify’s top artists globally. A.R. Rahman has 75 million followers and ranks ahead of global superstars. Rishab Sharma is the number one followed sitar player in the world. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Aditya Gadhvi, Anuv Jain — these are artists with massive, passionate global fanbases.

Yet their presence on international stages, particularly in the Gulf and beyond, remains far below what their stature deserves. That is the opportunity HOP Events is seizing. The UAE is home to a millions-strong South Asian diaspora — professionals, families, and communities who are hungry for these artists and have both the means and the desire to attend premium live experiences. The Shows of India 2026 Conclave gives us the needed platform to engage with this talent ecosystem at exactly the moment when appetite for Indian talent on the global stage has never been higher.”

The conclave’s growing eminence as a premium, high-production-value platform was further underscored by its association with HOP Events, an industry leader in creating large-scale experiential events. Through the years, the Shows of India Conclave has differentiated itself through its trailblazing properties and a star-studded artist line-up. By essaying the role of anchor sponsor for India’s premier business and entertainment conclave, HOP Events is throwing the doors open for partnerships with Indian artist managers, talent agencies, record labels, and creative professionals.

As the force behind the sold-out Etihad Arena concert with Arijit Singh, A.R. Rahman, and Rishab Sharma, HOP Events knows what it takes to market Indian artists to global audiences, fill premium venues, and create experiences that do justice to the cultural magnitude these artists carry.

In the mid-to-long term, HOP Events aims to become the defining bridge between Indian artistic talent and the global stage. The company is actively scaling across the GCC and extending further into South Asian diaspora hubs globally, with the goal of bringing world-class talent backed by high-end productions and marketing sophistication to deep, passionate, and underserved audiences for Indian and South Asian cultural experiences.

About HOP Events

Founded by industry veteran Kalpesh Kinariwala, HOP Events is one of the UAE’s most prestigious names in premium live entertainment. It is hailed for curating global live experiences across the UAE and beyond. The company brings together eminent international artists, creativity, and immaculate organization on one stage, delivering world-class live concerts and entertainment experiences that make a lasting impression on the cultural fabric of the region. HOP Events’ expertise spans from close-up intimate performances to sold-out iconic arenas and includes notable names such as Arijit Singh, A.R. Rahman, and Rishab Sharma. The company differentiates itself through the three pillars of innovation, excellence, and a strong community focus. In doing so, it creates experiences that anchor communities, build connection, and foster a stronger sense of belonging, while delighting audiences with seamless execution, elevated experiences, and disruptive thinking.

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A tribute to the unwavering faith of Indian mothers, the series kicks off with the authentic story of a legendary 125-year-old sweet-making family from Dehradun.

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MUMBAI, India, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For nearly 90 Years, the indispensable Colgate tube has occupied a sacred, quiet corner of Indian homes serving as a Suraksha Chakra. It isn’t just a product; for generations of mothers, Colgate has earned a place as a ‘trusted member’ of the family, providing a foundation of care for their loved ones. 

Today, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited celebrates this enduring bond with the launch of the new platform, ‘Every Colgate Smile Has A Story’. This new series moves beyond traditional advertising to document the Real People, Real Stories, and Real Impact behind the brand’s 90-year legacy in India. 

The Heart of the Shield: A Mother’s Peace of Mind

At the core of the campaign is the universal truth, a mother’s desire to protect her family, ensuring their health and well-being through every stage of life. This series explores what happens when this instinct meets a partner she can trust.

To prove the strength of this shield, the series puts Colgate’s protection through the ultimate litmus test – a household with a 125-year-old legacy of making sweets.

The first film, ‘Raised by Sweets,’ takes us to Dehradun into the home of Vertica Khandelwal, whose family has been crafting legendary sweets for over a century. Surrounded by a world of sugary temptations, Vertica balances her desire to let her children celebrate their heritage with the natural maternal anxiety regarding the impact such a sweet-rich environment could have on their teeth. Her peace of mind comes from a simple, powerful reassurance: ‘Colgate Sambhal Lega’ (Colgate will handle it). 

Science Rooted in Legacy

While the stories are told through the lens of emotion, the foundation for Colgate is rigorous science. Colgate Strong Teeth reinforces this 90-year trust with its advanced Arginine + Calcium Boost Technology, providing 24-hour cavity protection. It is this quiet, scientific strength that gives mothers the confidence to let their children explore and grow, knowing the shield is always active.

Gunjit Jain, Executive Vice President – Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said: “For 90 years, mothers across India have trusted Colgate as their family’s ‘Suraksha Chakra.’ With ‘Every Colgate Smile Has A Story,’ we are stepping beyond traditional advertising to honour that profound trust. Vertica’s story in Dehradun perfectly captures what we stand for: allowing mothers to let their children fully experience life’s sweet moments, knowing our protection is always there.”

The ‘Every Colgate Smile Has A Story’ series will be amplified nationwide across television, digital, and social media.

About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited

Colgate-Palmolive is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, and the planet. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is the market leader in Oral Care in the country, committed to delivering sustainable, profitable growth for its shareholders, while fostering an inclusive workplace for its people. With a primary focus on science-led innovations in Oral Care & Personal Care in the Indian market, the company is recognized for its leadership and innovative efforts in advancing sustainability and community well-being. Among its recent accomplishments, the company has made significant strides in reducing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, conserving water and energy at its manufacturing facilities, empowering women with financial and digital literacy and enhancing children’s oral health through its flagship, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program. For more information about Colgate’s global business and how it is building a future to smile about, visit: www.colgatepalmolive.co.in

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NEW DELHI, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. (LTHL) today announced a defining milestone in its ESG journey, achieving 100% green building certification across its entire portfolio of 41 owned hotels. Complementing this, the company has also reached 50% renewable energy usage (exit rate) as of March 31, 2026. This dual achievement underscores LTH’s long-standing commitment to responsible growth and reinforces its leadership position in shaping a more sustainable future for the Indian hospitality sector.

The Indian Green Building Council, IGBC, a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) certified these hotels under various parameters – Sustainable Architecture and Design, Site Selection and Planning, Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Building Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation and Development.

Since 2012, the company has adopted a design-first approach to sustainability, with all owned hotels developed in line with IGBC GREEN building standards. This has enabled a consistent integration of energy efficiency, water stewardship, sustainable materials and reduced environmental impact across its portfolio, in line with regulatory mandates. Today, the company’s owned portfolio reflects a strong mix of green building certifications, with 2 hotels certified at Platinum level, 22 hotels at Gold level, 6 hotels at Silver level and 11 hotels with Certified level.

The transition to 50% renewable energy usage further underscores a structural shift in operating models within the sector, where energy sourcing, efficiency and long-term cost optimization are becoming central to business resilience, not just environmental responsibility.

Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Neelendra Singh, Managing Director & CEO, Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., said, “The hospitality industry is at an inflection point where sustainability must move beyond intent to measurable action at scale. Our journey towards a fully green-certified owned portfolio and increased reliance on renewable energy reflects a long-term, design-led approach to building future-ready hotels. This achievement demonstrates that large-scale portfolio transformation to green-certified assets is both viable and commercially scalable, redefining how hotel companies can approach growth, development and operations in an increasingly resource-constrained environment. It is also a testament to the collective commitment of our teams, who have embedded sustainability into every stage of design and operations.”

Appreciating the Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd team on the achievement, Mr C Shekar Reddy, National Chairman, CII IGBC, said “This is a landmark achievement for India’s hospitality sector. Lemon Tree Hotels’ accomplishment of 100% green certification with IGBC across its owned hotels portfolio across the country, reflects a deep and long-term commitment to sustainability. By integrating IGBC’s green building principles right from the design stage, they have demonstrated how environmental responsibility can go hand in hand with operational efficiency, business resilience, and enhanced guest experience. Such leadership sets a powerful benchmark for the industry and strengthens the growing role of green buildings in shaping a low-carbon, resource-efficient future for India.” 

As ESG considerations gain prominence among investors, regulators, and consumers alike, the sector is witnessing a clear shift towards accountability, transparency and performance-linked sustainability metrics. In this context, Lemon Tree Hotels’ milestone provides a tangible blueprint for how hospitality companies can align growth with environmental responsibility without compromising on operational efficiency or guest experience.

The company’s sustainability framework is anchored across four strategic pillars, beginning with an accelerated energy transition through renewable adoption and efficiency. This is supported by comprehensive water stewardship involving conservation and recycling, a commitment to inclusive and responsible design using sustainable architecture and the application of operational intelligence for continuous resource optimization.

Looking ahead, sustainability will remain the cornerstone of Lemon Tree’s growth strategy as it continues to expand its footprint both domestically and internationally. With a continued focus on innovation, efficiency and responsible design, the company aims to consistently raise the bar for sustainable hospitality, setting new standards for scale, performance and long-term value creation.

About Lemon Tree Hotels

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) is one of India’s leading hospitality companies, catering to a wide range of customers – from value-conscious travellers to premium business and leisure seekers. With seven distinct brands – Aurika Hotels & Resorts, Lemon Tree Premier, Lemon Tree Hotels, Red Fox, Keys Prima, Keys Select, and Keys Lite – the group offers experiences across upper upscale, upscale, upper midscale, midscale, leisure, wildlife, and spiritual segments.

LTHL operates 130+ hotels across 80+ cities in India and abroad, with a growing pipeline of 130+ upcoming properties. From metro hubs like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad to tier II & III cities such as Jaipur, Udaipur, Kochi, and Indore – and with an international presence in Dubai, Bhutan, and Nepal – Lemon Tree Hotels delivers exceptional comfort, consistent quality, and a warm, refreshing experience.

Since opening its first 49-room hotel in 2004, the group has grown to 260+ properties (operational and upcoming), becoming a trusted name in hospitality for both business and leisure travellers.

For more details, visit www.lemontreehotels.com 

About Indian Green Building Council

The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) was established by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2001 to actively promote the Green Building movement in India. The Council, with 32 Chapters across India, is represented by all stakeholders of the construction industry, comprising corporate, government, and nodal agencies, architects, product manufacturers, institutions, and more. The Council also works with governments, the World Green Building Council, and bilateral and multilateral agencies in promoting green building concepts in India.

With a registered Green Building footprint of over 15.79 billion sq. ft, and with 19,150+ projects adopting IGBC’s 33 Green and Net Zero rating systems, the Green Building movement in India has been advancing at a rapid pace and transforming India into one of the global leaders in green built environment. IGBC is a market leader with about 90% of India’s green building projects adopting IGBC Green and Net Zero Rating Systems.

Learn more about our services on – https://igbc.in/ 

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Water-Tech Push: Spray Engineering Devices to Build High-Recovery ZLD Plant for RenewSys Hyderabad Facility

MOHALI, India, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) has secured a contract from VA Tech Wabag Limited to design, engineer, manufacture, supply, erect, and commission a 300 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system (2 × 150 KLD) for RenewSys India Pvt. Ltd.’s solar PV facility in Hyderabad. It will strengthen SED’s presence in India’s growing solar manufacturing ecosystem, where water efficiency, environmental compliance, and resource recovery are key priorities.

RenewSys, part of the Enpee Group, is a manufacturer of solar PV modules, solar cells, encapsulants, and backsheets. The project supports sustainable manufacturing practices in India’s clean energy sector.

High-Recovery Water Recycling System

The project will deploy SED’s MVR-based Low Temperature Evaporation (LTE®) technology integrated with a dryer. The system is designed to recover 90-94% water from industrial effluent streams while producing condensate with less than 300 ppm TDS, making it suitable for reuse in process and utility operations. The plant treats high-TDS wastewater while achieving Zero Liquid Discharge, reducing freshwater use and groundwater dependence at the facility.

Energy-Efficient Water Treatment

According to SED, the plant uses Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) technology to enable low-temperature evaporation, resulting in negligible steam consumption. The operation cost makes it a cost-efficient solution for industrial wastewater recovery, particularly for sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, specialty chemicals, and renewable energy manufacturing, where sustainability and operating efficiency are increasingly important.

Sector Growth Opportunity

The contract aligns with India’s push for domestic solar manufacturing under PLI and import substitution, while tighter environmental norms drive demand for ZLD and water reuse, further strengthening SED’s position in industrial water management for emerging sectors.

Mr. Vimarsh Verma, Director, Spray Engineering Devices Limited, said:

“This order validates our commitment to engineering solutions that go beyond compliance and deliver measurable sustainability outcomes. At SED, we are enabling industries to transition toward a circular water economy through efficient, reliable, and future-ready technologies. We remain focused on fast execution, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for our customers.”

Company Background

Established in 1992, SED has commissioned systems in 550+ plant installations across India and over 40 countries, supported by in-house R&D and manufacturing facilities in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The company develops technologies in evaporation, heat transfer, crystallization, and ZLD systems.

Outlook

With this latest win, SED continues to expand its presence across PV solar manufacturing, semiconductors, and advanced process industries, where water recovery and sustainable operations are key investment priorities.

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