Press Release – THE ECONOMIC INDIA

15 Oct

Urban Indian households likely to spend nearly INR 20,000 on average this festive season; 6% lower than 2025

Shruti JoshiBusiness, News, Press Release

New Delhi [India], October 14: With Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali approaching, India’s festive season, traditionally the biggest window for discretionary purchases, is opening against a tightening economic backdrop. Retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 5.54% in September 2026 from 4.83% in August, its eleventh consecutive monthly increase, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on October 12. Food inflation surged to 7.74% from 5.97%, with onion prices more than doubling year-on-year, and a home-cooked vegetarian thali cost about 10% more than a year earlier. On October 7, the…

12 Oct

Odisha’s next tourism push must focus on investment and execution, says Dr. Souvagya Mohapatra

Shruti JoshiBusiness, Press Release

The hospitality executive outlines a 10-point agenda linking destination development with private capital, longer stays and local employment Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 12: Odisha’s next phase of tourism development should focus on preparing viable hospitality projects, improving connectivity and building itineraries that encourage visitors to stay longer, according to Dr. Souvagya Mohapatra, Chairman, FICCI Eastern Region Tourism Committee, and Managing Director—India, Nepal, Bhutan & Sri Lanka, Atmosphere Core. Outlining a 10-point roadmap, Dr. Mohapatra called for a coordinated approach to investment and destination planning. The emphasis is on translating the state’s heritage, coastline, forests and spiritual traditions into experiences supported…

07 Oct

Nikunj Dube Explores the Business Value of Sustainability in Debut Book ‘The Sustainability Dividend’

Shruti JoshiLifestyle, Press Release

CareEdge-ESG Chief Rating Officer turns 15+ years of rating and boardroom experience into a practical ESG playbook for competitive advantage Panaji (Goa) [India], October 5: Nikunj Dube, Chief Rating Officer of CareEdge-ESG, marked his debut as an author with the launch of The Sustainability Dividend, Vol. I – The Playbook: 7 Boardroom Plays that Turn ESG Cost into Competitive Advantage at ICA Conclave 2026 in Goa, organised by the International Council of Authors. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience assessing companies, first through credit risk and later through ESG performance, Nikunj brings an insider’s perspective on how boards…

07 Oct

Gujarat Inject (Kerala) Limited Accelerates Clean Energy Pivot: Reports Robust Revenue Growth and Secures INR 4.86 Crore Solar Order

Shruti JoshiBusiness, Press Release

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 7: Gujarat Inject (Kerala) Limited (BSE: 524238), an emerging player expanding into the renewable power landscape, has announced significant milestones marking its strategic transition toward clean energy, underpinned by strong financial growth and new commercial orders. Strategic Expansion into Renewable Energy Marking a decisive transformation in its corporate direction, Gujarat Inject (Kerala) Limited signed an Investment Sale Agreement with Soleos Energy Limited on 27 June 2025 to develop solar power projects. Highlighting this strategic commitment, the Company recognized INR 2,076.45 lacs as Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) toward its Solar Power Generation Project, its first CWIP…

03 Oct

3.25 lakh Indians die annually from second-hand smoke: Experts seek 100% smoke-free public places

Shruti JoshiLifestyle, Press Release

New Delhi [India], October 3: India needs to move towards 100% smoke-free public places to protect millions from second-hand smoke, leading health experts said, citing an estimated 3.25 lakh deaths every year in the country attributable to passive smoking. They said non-smokers exposed to tobacco smoke can suffer serious health consequences and called for stronger protection against involuntary exposure, including by moving beyond designated smoking areas towards completely smoke-free public environments. Dr. V.K. Paul, former Member of NITI Aayog, said India had made progress in reducing exposure to second-hand smoke, but the scale of the remaining problem was still substantial.…

01 Oct

Doctors Foodstore Launches Longevity Flour, India’s First Atta With a Published Protein Quality Score

Shruti JoshiBusiness, Press Release

New Delhi [India], October 1: India’s atta aisle has started competing on a single number: how much protein. But there is more to it. Doctors Foodstore is launching a product that answers a bigger question: how good that protein actually is and how well it is helping your body. Longevity Flour, the company’s first product, is a clinically designed wheat flour formulated with a panel of practising doctors. It is built on the observation that the Indian plate is dense in refined carbohydrate and thin on the things associated with ageing well: high-quality protein, dietary fibre and plant-source fats. Roti…

26 Sep

Travel to the Airport Without Your Bags: BagSwift, a Vimaan Desk Brand, Launches Home-to-Airport Baggage Pickup & Check-in Counter Assistance

Shruti JoshiLifestyle, Press Release

Passengers in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad can book baggage pickup 12–24 hours before departure, with airport curbside delivery or assistance up to the airline’s check-in counter. New Delhi [India], September 26: For decades, passengers have accepted one thing as an unavoidable part of flying: if you are travelling, your luggage travels with you to the airport. It means lifting suitcases from home, fitting them into a car, unloading them at the terminal, finding a trolley and pushing them through the departure area until they finally reach the airline check-in counter. For a passenger travelling with one small suitcase, it…

24 Sep

Atul Pandey’s Main Nida wins Best Arts/Culture Film at 72nd National Film Awards

Shruti JoshiLifestyle, Press Release

The documentary is an intimate portrait of poet Padma Shri Nida Fazli, revealing the man, the memories and influences behind his celebrated words New Delhi [India], September 24: Filmmaker Atul Pandey has been awarded the Best Arts/Culture Film Award at the 72nd National Film Awards for Main Nida, his directorial debut documentary on the life and legacy of celebrated poet and lyricist Padma Shri Nida Fazli. Pandey received the prestigious award from the Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at the National Film Awards ceremony held in Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat. He holds a rare distinction in Indian cinema…

24 Sep

Skinique Redefines Clinical Skincare Beyond Conventional Beauty Trends

Shruti JoshiBusiness, Press Release

A doctor-led brand built around imported Korean and Japanese actives brings accessible, science-backed skincare formulated specifically for Indian skin. New Delhi [India], September 24: India’s skincare market has seen a wave of direct-to-consumer brands compete largely on ingredient marketing in recent years. Skinique, founded by aesthetic physician Dr. Shallu Kapiil, is entering that field with a different pitch: a four-product routine built around research-backed complexes imported from Korea and Japan. Skinique’s brightening range for radiant, hydrated, healthy-looking skin every day. According to the company, the idea took shape in Dr. Kapiil’s clinical practice, where she found patients had little reliable…

24 Sep

Dudani Retail’s IPO to Open on September 25, 2026; Company Aims to Raise Rs. 10.54 Crore

Shruti JoshiBusiness, Press Release

IPO proceeds to fund manufacturing facility expansion, working capital requirements, debt repayment. Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 24: Dudani Retail Limited (“Company”), a Jaipur-based company engaged in the designing, manufacturing, sourcing and supply of apparel and related products, announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The Issue will open for subscription on Friday, September 25, 2026 and will close on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The Equity Shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform. The Company is offering 36,36,000 Equity Shares with a face value of Rs. 10 each at an Issue Price of Rs. 29…