13 hours ago

Robb Report India, in collaboration with the Gwalior royal family, hosted Palace Prive�, an exclusive luxury experience at Jai Vilas Palace. The invite-only event brought together select guests for a curated programme centred on heritage, craftsmanship and hospitality. The experience included palace tours, cultural performances and dining inspired by royal traditions. Regional artisans showcased traditional crafts such as Chanderi textiles and lac work. Supported by leading luxury brands, the event saw participation from film, design and business communities. The initiative highlighted the blend of heritage and modern luxury while promoting local craftsmanship through curated experiential formats.Read more

17 hours ago

Aster DM Healthcare has announced an investment of INR 96 crore to expand its women and children's facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru. The expansion will increase bed capacity from 380 to 539, enhancing specialised maternal and paediatric care services. The move comes amid rising demand for integrated healthcare in urban centres. As part of its broader growth strategy, Aster is also developing new hospitals in Yeshwantpur and Sarjapur. The expansion is expected to strengthen its presence in Karnataka, with total capacity set to reach 2,573 beds, highlighting continued growth in healthcare infrastructure and real estate.Read more

13 Apr 2026

Barneys Hard Seltzer has raised fresh funding from The Chennai Angels as part of its Pre-Series A round, with participation from existing investors including Mumbai Angels and ah! Ventures. The funds will be used for operations, hiring, licensing, and expanding brand presence across India. Founded by Ruchi Gupta and Gaurav Sharma, the company operates in the fast-growing Ready-to-Drink (RTD) segment, offering zero-sugar and low-calorie beverages. As demand rises for wellness-focused products, Barneys is expanding its footprint in urban and emerging markets. The investment reflects growing interest in lifestyle-oriented beverage brands and India's evolving consumer preferences.Read more

12 Apr 2026

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to open five new hotels in India as part of its expansion strategy, while also evaluating partnerships and investments to scale faster. The company is increasing its focus on India, which has now emerged as a key market in Asia Pacific. With 55 existing properties and over 10,500 keys, Hyatt is also set to introduce the Destination by Hyatt brand in Jaipur. Strong domestic travel demand and stable market conditions are supporting its growth plans across key and emerging locations.Read more

11 Apr 2026

M3M India has received the Occupancy Certificate for M3M Paragon57, a mixed-use high-street retail development in Sector 57, Gurugram. Spread across 3.16 acres, the project comprises 554 units with a saleable area of about 5 lakh sq ft and an estimated investment of INR 560 crore. The development integrates retail with serviced apartments and has already pre-leased around 60% of its retail space. With a projected topline of nearly INR 1,000 crore, the project reflects continued demand for curated high-street retail formats in established urban micro-markets.Read more

10 Apr 2026

GQG Partners, a US-based investment firm backed by NRI investor Rajiv Jain, reduced its stake in ITC Hotels through an open market transaction in the past week. The firm sold around 1.29 crore shares, representing a 0.62 per cent stake, for approximately INR 197 crore. Following the deal, its holding declined to 1.35 per cent from 1.97 per cent. The buyers were not disclosed. The transaction comes amid active institutional participation in hospitality stocks, with ITC Hotels witnessing steady market interest and a rise in share price during the same trading session.Read more

10 Apr 2026

Electric mobility firm Simple Energy has expanded its retail presence with the launch of five new stores across Delhi, Nashik, Aurangabad and Siliguri, as part of its pan-India growth strategy announced on April 9. The company has strengthened its footprint in Delhi by opening outlets at two locations, while marking its entry into Nashik, Aurangabad and Siliguri with first-time stores. With this expansion, the Bengaluru-based firm now operates nearly 70 outlets across 38 cities. The company has also outlined plans to enter additional markets, including Nagpur, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar. The move reflects continued expansion of EV retail infrastructure in tier-I and tier-II cities to improve accessibility and after-sales support for customers.Read more

10 Apr 2026

NILE Hospitality has announced the signing of a 75-key Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Dibrugarh, Assam, marking its continued expansion in emerging hospitality markets. The project is expected to improve the city's organised hotel supply and cater to rising demand from business and agricultural sectors. Dibrugarh, known as a key commercial centre in eastern India, has been witnessing steady growth in domestic travel and trade activity. The upcoming hotel is likely to bring branded accommodation and standardised services to the region, aligning with broader trends of hotel chains entering tier-II and tier-III cities.Read more

10 Apr 2026

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 58.4 per cent controlling stake in Kalinga Hospital Ltd for an equity value of INR 300 crore, including a control premium. The move marks the company's entry into Bhubaneswar and strengthens its presence in eastern India. Kalinga Hospital, a 250-bed NABH-accredited facility, operates on a 10-acre campus with significant expansion potential. The hospital offers multiple super speciality services and can scale up to over 1,000 beds in the future, supporting long-term growth plans.Read more

10 Apr 2026

ITC Hotels Limited has expanded its Welcomhotel brand footprint with new property signings in Bhubaneswar and Shirdi, taking the portfolio beyond the 50-hotel mark. The agreements, finalised in the past week with Sandy Resort Private Limited, cover a 73-room hotel in Shirdi and an 84-room property in Bhubaneswar. With these additions, the Welcomhotel portfolio now includes 51 properties with over 5,500 keys, comprising 30 operational hotels and 21 under development. The expansion strategy focuses on pilgrimage and leisure destinations, with recent signings across multiple cities and additional projects planned in locations such as Gangtok, Bhopal and Gwalior.Read more