Author: Khwaish Hingad
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) In a significant stride toward globalizing India’s flagship Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, Indian travelers can now or will soon be able to make instant, secure, and hassle-free payments in both Singapore and Malaysia. These collaborations, led by NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), expand UPI’s reach across Southeast Asia, offering cost-effective alternatives to international cards and currency exchange. Malaysia: UPI Access Through Razorpay Curlec Indian tourists will soon be able to make UPI payments across Malaysia through a collaboration between Razorpay’s Malaysian entity, Curlec, and NIPL. This integration, formalized at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, marks…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) The Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar has announced the appointment of Chef Kranti Malay Ray as its new Executive Chef. Bringing over a decade of valuable experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Kranti is recognized for his wealth of culinary expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and dedication to crafting unforgettable dining experiences. His appointment is expected to significantly enhance the hotel’s food and beverage offerings through a focus on innovation and culinary excellence. Professional Journey and New Responsibilities Chef Kranti Malay Ray is an alumnus of the Durgapur Society of Management Science, where he topped his class in…
-KH News Desk (editorial@imaws.org) SaffronStays, a brand renowned for its character-filled villas, has announced a significant strategic expansion into the urban hospitality segment with the launch of its new brand, Nivāsa. This initiative is designed to cater to modern travellers, including NRI families on extended visits, foreign tourists, and business professionals, who seek premium family apartments that successfully blend the warmth of a home with contemporary urban convenience. The launch marks an exciting step into the urban stay space, offering a curated segment of accommodation for guests desiring more than the standard hotel offering. Nivāsa’s Offering and Destination Footprint The…
-KH News Desk (ediorial1@imaws.org) Sunday Hotel, operating under its parent company PRISM (part of OYO), is making a significant entry into the wildlife tourism segment with a plan to launch 10 new properties across India’s most popular national parks and reserves within the next six months. This new direction begins with the opening of its first dedicated wildlife resort, the Sunday Hotel & Resort at Kiyari Kham, strategically located near the Jim Corbett National Park. This move is part of a broader strategy to create a pan-India footprint in the experiential travel category, blending luxury hospitality with authentic nature experiences…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) The Glenwalk, the Scotch whisky brand co-founded by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt and launched by Cartel Bros., has achieved a remarkable feat by emerging as the highest-selling Scotch whisky in Maharashtra between April and September 2025. The brand recorded an impressive total of 60,000 case sales during this period, setting a new benchmark for premium Scotch performance in the Indian market. This standout performance highlights the brand’s rapid acceptance and strong consumer trust, largely attributed to its unique positioning as the first Scotch specially developed for the Indian palate. Market Dynamics and Success Factors The Glenwalk’s…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., a longstanding and trusted name in Indian home appliances, has launched a revolutionary new range of kitchen chimneys: the Sylvaire and AQNova Series. These are distinguished as India’s first kitchen chimneys to be powered by real-time AirIQ Technology. This launch addresses a critical, yet often overlooked, consumer concern—the hazardous air quality (AQI) levels that can spike past 900+ during common Indian cooking activities like frying or seasoning (tadka), impacting lung, skin, and hair health. By blending intelligent technology with deep consumer insights gathered from over 1,000 households, Crompton aims to redefine…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) KAFF India, a pioneering brand in high-end modular kitchen solutions, has announced the opening of its new exclusive brand store in Bachupally, marking another milestone in its journey to bring innovation, elegance, and performance to Indian homes. Located at Shop No. 8 & 9, Sy No. 44, Maktha Mahaboobpet, Miyapur, next to Kreative Glass, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500049, the new store offers customers a premium, immersive experience, showcasing the entire range of KAFF’s built-in kitchen appliances, hardware, accessories, and sinks under one roof. Thoughtfully designed to inspire modern homeowners, the store serves as a one-stop destination for those looking to transform their…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Suba Hotels Limited has announced a significant expansion in Ayodhya with the opening of Quality Inn Rama, marking the company’s second property in the city following the successful launch of its Click Hotel. This new mid-scale hotel, which is managed and operated by Suba Hotels, beautifully blends Ayodhya’s profound spiritual heritage with the global excellence standards of the Quality Inn brand, part of one of the world’s largest hotel chains. The launch underscores Suba Hotels’ strategy to solidify its presence across India’s key pilgrimage and cultural destinations, providing a sanctuary of calm and modernity for a…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Food and groceries delivery major Swiggy is currently exploring a significant fundraise of up to $1.5 billion through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to institutional investors. The primary objective of this capital raise is to substantially strengthen its balance sheet and enhance its competitive position in India’s fiercely contested quick commerce market, where its unit Instamart operates. While discussions are still in the early stages, the initial size of the proposed QIP is pegged at $1 billion, with the potential to scale up to $1.5 billion. The company is also evaluating the possibility of conducting a…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) TTK Prestige, recognized as India’s trusted kitchen solutions brand, has introduced the Prestige NutriMate 400W, a new compact and powerful blender designed specifically to meet the evolving needs of health-conscious, modern Indian households. This innovative appliance is engineered to blend style, versatility, and performance, aiming to simplify a variety of everyday meal preparations, ranging from nutritious smoothies and shakes to traditional flavourful chutneys and aromatic dry masalas. The launch further strengthens TTK Prestige’s legacy of combining superior performance with practical, thoughtful design. Product Features and Design The core of the Prestige NutriMate 400W is its high-performance…