Welcoming him to the company, Mr. Deepak Aggarwal, Co-founder, Moneyboxx Finance, said: “We are pleased to welcome Sandipan Thakur to our leadership team. His deep domain expertise in collections strategy, litigation, and operational risk will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our portfolio and scale sustainably. As we expand our footprint across underserved regions, his leadership will play a pivotal role in enhancing our credit quality and supporting our broader vision of empowering grassroots entrepreneurs through responsible lending.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Sandipan Thakur said, “I am thrilled to join Moneyboxx Finance in their commitment to making meaningful strides in enabling financial inclusion and rural entrepreneurship. The strong mission-driven culture and the team’s focus on building impactful lending solutions is truly inspiring. I look forward to contributing to this journey by designing and implementing robust, phygital collection frameworks that not only drive efficiency but also ensure a seamless and supportive experience for our customers.”

Rajnish Kumar, Group Co-CEO, ixigo and Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO, stated:  “This has been our strongest quarter yet, driven by consistent quarter-on-quarter acceleration across all lines of business. Our outstanding growth in categories such as flights and buses stems from a unique playbook that combines a customer-centric approach, ability to cross-sell and up-sell to a unique captive user-base,  a tech-centric DNA, AI-driven efficiency and enhanced brand awareness — all while maintaining healthy margins. We’re also seeing operating leverage kick in as demonstrated in our robust cash flow from operations amounting to Rs. 122 crores in FY25.”

Saurabh Devendra Singh, Group CFO, ixigo, added: “We went public in FY25 and this has become a defining year for our trajectory. This fiscal we achieved ₹14972 crore in GTV, ₹914 crore in Operating Revenue, and delivered a 71% YoY increase in Adj. EBITDA proving that scale and financial discipline need not be mutually exclusive”

Hyderabad, 15^th May 2025: Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel announced the appointment of Mr. Sourav Pal Chowdhury as the new Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. With a robust career spanning over 16 plus years in the hospitality industry, Sourav brings with him a wealth of experience in luxury hotel operations, food and beverage management and customer service excellence.

In his new role, Sourav will oversee the strategic and operational leadership of the hotel’s food and beverage division, which includes multiple restaurants, banqueting and ODC operations, MBOW and in-room dining services. His focus will be on elevating the food and beverage offerings, driving guest satisfaction, and optimizing service standards in line with Sheraton’s brand ethos.   

Prior to joining Sheraton Hyderabad, Mr. Chowdhury held key leadership positions with several prestigious hospitality brands including Conrad Bengaluru, Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, MHRS Kochi & Jaipur , Novotel & Ibis Bengaluru, and Hyatt Hotels, among others. He also brings unique cross-industry experience from his tenure as Unit Head at Cinepolis India Pvt. Ltd., where he managed food and cinema operations for a 10-screen multiplex based out of Bengaluru.

Throughout his career, Mr. Chowdhury has consistently demonstrated a passion for guest service, team leadership, and innovative F&B concepts. Mr. Chowdhury holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management and Tourism from Annamalai University and has been associated with pre-opening teams, specialty dining establishments, and large-scale banquet operations.

With his expertise and people-first approach, Sourav is set to bring fresh energy and innovation to the hotel’s food and beverage landscape.

Mumbai, May 15, 2025: Vietjet is kicking off summer 2025 with an exciting promotion, offering millions of tickets from just INR11 plus taxes and fees across its India-Vietnam flight network, and other Vietnam domestic and international routes. The airline is also introducing a variety of special summer perks to enhance the travel experience.

Promotional tickets are available for booking from now until May 18, 2025, via www.vietjetair.com and the Vietjet Air mobile app. These promotional fares are valid for travel between June 1, 2025, and March 28, 2026, making them ideal for summer holidays, autumn getaways, and early 2026 trips.

To make summer travel even more convenient, the airline is offering 20kg of free checked baggage on all flights between India and Vietnam for travellers booking or modifying tickets via official Vietjet channels from now until May 31, 2025. Those flying between Vietnam and Australia will enjoy 40kg of free checked baggage. This offer is valid for travel until July 31, 2025 , perfect for summer holidays and overseas getaways.

Indian travellers can explore Vietnam’s top destinations of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and coastal cities—Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Da Nang—or venture to vibrant international destinations across the Asia-Pacific region in Australia, Northeast and Southeast Asia.

In addition to the attractive fares, Vietjet is offering a limited-edition summer travel kit, featuring must-have items including bucket hats, bandanas, luggage tags, passport covers, badges, and exclusive souvenirs. For young flyers, Vietjet’s Kid’s Combo offers a special in-flight meal paired with adorable, never-before-seen gifts.

Vietjet invites travelers to embrace the spirit of summer with unforgettable experiences—from vibrant festivals to scenic escapes and exciting urban adventures—made even better with the airline’s modern, fuel-efficient fleet, professional service, and warm, attentive crew.

Vietjet has further strengthened its presence in India by launching two new non-stop routes from Hyderabad and Bengaluru to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s bustling economic hub. With these additions, Vietjet now operates 10 direct routes between the two countries, offering a total of 78 flights per week—making it the airline with the most comprehensive India–Vietnam network. These routes connect New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru with Vietnam’s key destinations, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang.

A whole new world, a whole new summer – let’s Vietjet!

Chennai, 14 May 2025: In an effort to pay tribute to the brave hearts defending our  borders, G Square, the largest player in the plotted development space from Tamil Nadu, has announced an exclusive and flat discount of 15% to all serving and retired personnel of the armed forces. The offer applies on all its premium plots across key cities in South India.

The offer under the ‘Dream Land For Real Heroes Scheme’, can be availed by all serving and ex-servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces. This would include the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. Immediate family members (such as spouse or children) can initiate the purchase process, provided the registration is in their name. Those interested, however, will have to furnish a valid Defence Service ID proof at the time of booking.

Bala Ramajeyam, Founder and Managing Director, G Square Realtors, said, “India’s defence personnel have made great personal sacrifices and dedicated their lives to the nation. Through this ‘Dream Land For Real Heroes Scheme’, we at G Square are proud to enable them to move closer to owning a home, not just as a reward for their service, but as a meaningful investment in their family’s future. This initiative is our small way of honouring the real warriors who fight for our freedom. We hope this empowers them to invest in their dream home with pride and privilege.”

G Square has transformed the plotted development landscape in South India by offering fully developed plots with world-class amenities, clear titles, strategic locations and ready- to-construct infrastructure. Their projects are spread across key cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Pollachi, Trichy, Hosur, Mysuru, Ballari, Dindigul, Ambur, Theni, and Udumalpet.

Mumbai, May 14, 2025 – India’s first and only 360° solution provider company for Exhibitions, Tradeshows & Event Management, Exhicon Events Media Solutions Ltd., reported a stellar set of numbers for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. The BSE-listed company, which operates in exhibitions, events and media services sector, has delivered record profitability, solid revenue growth and achieved a debt-free balance sheet.

On a consolidated basis, Exhicon Events Media Solutions Ltd achieved its revenue for FY 2024–25 jump by more than 62% to Rs 143.51 crore from Rs 88.46 crore in FY 2023-24 while its EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) shot up by 74.55% to Rs 35.12 crore from Rs 20.12 crore in the same period, with its EBITDA margin at an impressive 24.48%.

The company’s PAT (Profit After Tax) more than doubled, recording an increase of 113% in FY 2024–25 to Rs 30.26 crore, from Rs 14.23 crore in FY 2023-25.

On a standalone basis, Exhicon Events Media Solutions Ltd saw its revenue jump over 69% in FY 2024–25, to Rs 69.67 crore, from Rs 41.18 crore in FY 2023-24 while its PAT, on a standalone basis, nearly doubled to Rs 12.10 crore in FY 2024–25, from Rs 6.31 crore in FY 2023-24.

Debt-Free Status Achieved
The company also achieved an unparalleled financial milestone in FY 2024–25 as it became 100% debt-free as of 31st March 2025, further reinforcing its long-term sustainability and readiness for future expansion.

Commenting on the company’s performance, Mr Sushil Shah, CFO, Exhicon Events Media Solutions said: “This has been a breakthrough year for Exhicon with strong growth across all verticals, resulting in higher margins. Moreover, our clean and debt-free balance sheet demonstrates the resilience and scalability of our business model. We are now well-positioned for aggressive but sustainable growth.”

Future Outlook
With a robust pipeline, strong demand for integrated event solutions, and a debt-free status, Exhicon is set to accelerate its domestic and international expansion while maximizing shareholder value. The company last month also approved a strategic capital outlay of Rs 50 crore for the design, development and deployment of temporary and semi-permanent event structures. This will be used to procure and commission semi-permanent modular event venues, large-span hangars and super structures, indoor pre-fab maxima and octanorm systems, portable hospitality suites, rest rooms, box offices and registration arenas, and modular staging and rigging solutions.