March 19, 2025: Delhi-NCR’s commercial real estate market is on an upward trajectory as businesses increasingly look beyond traditional office hubs. With a growing economy, an influx of MNCs, and the expansion of startups, the demand for premium office spaces is on the rise.

Over the years, NCR’s office leasing market has grown steadily, driven by rising occupier interest in emerging business corridors. According to Knight Frank, the average deal size for transacted office spaces in NCR increased by 29% year-on-year with an average deal size of 40, 025 sq ft. in 2024 from 30,955 sq ft. in 2023. Besides, in 2024, NCR recorded 12.7 million sq ft of office leasing.

Meanwhile, Noida saw a rise of 48% year-on-year in 2024 with over 3.92 million sq ft of leasing in the year. Gurugram remains the most preferred market with leasing of over 7.65 million sq ft; the region recorded a rise of 24% in the same period. Key micro-markets like the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, Dwarka Expressway, SPR, and more are becoming sought-after commercial zones with upcoming Grade A office spaces, sustainability-focused developments, and rising investor interest due to improved connectivity.

Mr. Sanchit Bhutani Managing Director of Group 108, says, “Noida-Greater Noida has transformed into a flourishing commercial hub, attracting global corporations, IT giants, and MNCs seeking high-quality office spaces. Its rapid urbanization, robust infrastructure, and seamless connectivity to Delhi and other NCR cities have made it a hotspot for corporate expansion. Amidst this growth, Noida-Greater Noida Expressway observes an upsurge in premium Grade A office spaces, offering global businesses the perfect blend of strategic location, state-of-the-art commercial developments, and investor-friendly policies. We see this as an incredible opportunity to cater to the increasing demand from large occupiers looking for scalable, world-class work environments. As the corridor continues to evolve, it is set to become one of NCR’s most dynamic business districts, offering long-term value to both investors and enterprises.”

Harsh Gupta, CEO, Sundream Group, says, “Noida is emerging as a key player in NCR’s commercial real estate landscape, with its micro-markets driving strong leasing momentum. The demand for premium, tech-enabled office spaces is rising as MNCs, IT firms, and startups seek well-connected business districts with world-class infrastructure. We see a growing preference for flexible workspaces and integrated commercial hubs that enhance efficiency and work-life balance. With increasing corporate interest, robust metro connectivity, and competitive leasing rates, we envision that Noida’s office market is set for sustained growth, offering lucrative investment opportunities and high rental appreciation.”

Besides, mixed-use developments featuring office spaces with retail, hospitality, and entertainment are gaining popularity, offering a holistic work-life experience. With increasing demand for co-working spaces, sustainability-focused offices, and tech-enabled workplaces, the NCR office real estate landscape is evolving to meet the needs of a modern workforce and global enterprises.

Ajendra Singh, Vice-President (Sales and Marketing), Spectrum@Metro, says , “ Noida’s commercial real estate landscape is evolving as SMEs and startups increasingly invest in modern, high-quality office spaces to establish credibility and attract talent. Simultaneously, global companies are seeking premium office locations with excellent infrastructure to enhance their brand reputation and operational efficiency. Thus, with robust metro connectivity, strategic location advantages, and a growing business ecosystem, Noida is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for dynamic enterprises looking for growth-ready office spaces.”

Prakash Mehta, Chairman & Managing Director of Ocus Group, says, “As Gurugram continues to dominate NCR’s commercial real estate market, companies are now exploring emerging corridors that offer premium office spaces with future-ready infrastructure. Sector 99 on Dwarka Expressway is one such high-potential region, attracting IT firms, startups, and multinational corporations looking for scalable, high-quality Grade A office spaces. With seamless connectivity to NH-48, Delhi, and IGI Airport, Sector 99 is poised to become Gurugram’s next commercial hotspot. Hence, this growth is set to create lucrative opportunities for developers looking forward to creating premium office spaces.”

Therefore, as NCR’s commercial real estate market evolves, emerging business hubs are set to become the next big destinations for corporate occupiers and investors. With enhanced infrastructure, competitive rentals, and a growing preference for decentralized office locations, the next 3-5 years will see major hubs cement their position as key commercial centers, driven by rising Grade A office supply, flexible workspace expansion, and institutional investments

India, March 19, 2025: Kapture CX, a leading Gen AI powered customer experience platform, announces the appointment of Alok Agrawal as its new Head of Account Growth. With a strong background in enterprise product sales and a track record of driving revenue growth, Alok brings a wealth of experience to further strengthen Kapture CX’s commitment to delivering exceptional customer engagement solutions.

Alok, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta and the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli, joins Kapture CX following his tenure at Razorpay, where he played a key role in leading strategic product sales and driving revenue for enterprise merchants in the online payments space. He was instrumental in scaling business initiatives, launching industry-first solutions, and optimizing product adoption. Prior to Razorpay, he held leadership positions at Paytm, overseeing product sales for enterprise solutions, driving go-to-market strategies, and managing key stakeholder relationships. His experience spans diverse sectors, including fintech, retail, and manufacturing, where he has consistently delivered impactful business results.

In his new role, Alok will spearhead Kapture CX’s Strategic account growth initiatives, focusing on enhancing client engagement, and ensuring seamless integration of the company’s AI-driven customer experience solutions. His strategic vision and deep understanding of enterprise needs are set to bolster Kapture CX’s growth trajectory and reinforce its position as a leader in the customer experience domain.

Welcoming Alok to the team, Sheshgiri Kamath, CEO & Co-founder of Kapture CX, said, “Alok’s appointment comes at an important phase for Kapture CX as we continue to scale and innovate in the customer experience space. His extensive experience in enterprise product sales and revenue expansion will play a crucial role in strengthening our client relationships and ensuring seamless customer journeys.”

Expressing his enthusiasm about joining Kapture CX, Alok Agrawal stated, “Customers are at the core of every successful business, and I’m excited to contribute to Kapture CX’s mission of enhancing customer experience with smart, seamless solutions. I’m looking forward to working with this energetic team to improve customer interactions and expand into new and existing markets. While we are a young team, the enthusiasm here is infectious, and I’m eager to see what we can accomplish together.”

Kapture CX remains committed to revolutionizing customer interactions through AI-powered automation and personalized engagement. With Alok’s leadership, the company aims to strengthen its customer relationships and further enhance its suite of innovative solutions.

March 18,2025:If your content is important to you, it’s worth backing up. We live in a digital-first world where our most valued possessions—our photos, videos, files, and projects—are saved on various devices. Whether it’s human error or accidental deletion, lost, stolen, or damaged hardware,e or cyberattacks, we often aren’t prepared. Having a backup plan can help us save what’s most important to us.

So, how do you ensure that your data is backed up? Well, this checklist will help you evaluate your current backup strategy, helping you turn it into a foolproof strategy and avoid the pain of losing critical data.

Are you following the golden rule of backup?

The first step of having a robust backup is ensuring that you follow the 3-2-1 strategy. This means having three copies of your data, stored on two different types of media, with one copy kept offsite. Backups should be stored in two different types of media, for one backup, you can use the SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD which provides powerful performance and up to 8TB* of massive storage capacity for one copy and another copy preferably on a cloud storage platform. With up to three-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance, the SSD is rugged and a dependable storage solution. So, you can have one copy of your data on the SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD, stored locally, and one on the cloud.

Invest in the right storage solution

It is important to understand, with storage needs, ‘one size fits all’ is not true. A reliable backup plan starts with choosing high-quality storage solutions that fit your needs. For instance, for faster backups and quick access to large files, one can rely on a high-performance SSD such as the SanDisk Extreme PRO® Portable SSDs, which offers up to 2000MB/s** read/write speeds and up to 4TB of storage capacity.

In addition, for a mobile device or other compatible product, having a large capacity microSD^TM card or SD card can allow flexibility, ensuring enough space for storing more content before needing to offload to a long-term storage solution. Whether transferring high-resolution content or capturing 4K video, the 2TB SanDisk Extreme PRO® SDXC™ UHS-I and 2TB SanDisk Extreme PRO® microSDXC™ UHS-I memory cards provide faster, more reliable performance, helping creators tackle even the most data-intensive projects quickly and with ease.

Automated your backup?

With the devices like SanDisk® Mobile Pen Drive and SanDisk® portable SSDs, there’s no need to worry and remind yourself to back up data as these devices can be set up to automatically back up your latest data. The SanDisk® Memory Zone™ app lets you unlock, access and back up your phone’s files in one location. It can also automatically move files from your device to your drive to free up space.

Mumbai, 18 March 2025: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) proudly announces the signing of a loan agreement with Shriram Finance Limited (Shriram) at a ceremony held in Mumbai. The loan is co-financed with Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank). This milestone marks JICA’s first co-financing project in India with India Exim Bank and represents a significant step in strengthening cooperation with key financial institutions to support India’s socio-economic development.

JICA loan is designed to strengthen Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) involved in agriculture- and food-linked transportation. These enterprises, located primarily in rural and lagging states, are vital to addressing geographical disparities in India, where approximately 65% of the population resides in rural areas. By improving financial access for underserved communities, this initiative aims to enhance rural livelihoods, reduce poverty, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

The loan aligns with India’s “Priority Sector Lending” policy, led by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India, which encourages lending to socially vulnerable groups. It also complements Japan’s global development agenda. Specifically, it reflects the former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s commitment, as announced at the G7 Hiroshima Summit in 2023, to promote sustainable development through two facilities: the “Facility for Accelerating Financial Inclusion (FAFI)” and the “Facility for Supporting Agricultural Supply Chain and Food Security Enhancement (SAFE).” These programs, with USD 1.5 billion and USD 1 billion in funding, respectively, aim to address global challenges such as financial inclusion and food security.

Speaking on the occasion, Shigeo Honzu, Deputy Director General, JICA Private-Sector Investment Finance Division, stated, “This project is a testament to the strong partnerships we have built with Shriram Finance, ADB, and India Exim Bank. I deeply appreciate the tireless efforts of our partners, which have brought us to this significant moment. This initiative will not only strengthen financial inclusion but also help address critical challenges such as rural poverty and the need for sustainable economic opportunities in India.”

New Delhi, March 18th 2025: Holi isn’t just about colors—it’s about celebrations, togetherness, and surprises! And this year, TECNO, the brand known for innovation and the best signal connectivity, is taking the festival of colors to the next level with the much-awaited TECNO Rangotsav—a vibrant celebration packed with excitement, joy, and some jaw-dropping rewards!

To make this festival even more special, TECNO is giving customers a golden chance to win exciting prizes, just by purchasing a smartphone. Consumers who purchase any TECNO smartphone from the nearest retail store, from March 7 to March 31, 2025, can enter the lucky draw by simply scanning a QR code and submitting their details. And here’s the exciting part— twenty-four lucky winners will get a chance to win a brand-new scooter, gold vouchers, and the latest TECNO smartphones! The lucky draw results will be announced on April 4, 2025, so make sure to stay tuned.

Holi celebrations aren’t just for customers! TECNO values the contribution of its retail partners and is bringing the festive spirit to them as well. As a token of appreciation for their trust and support in TECNO’s growth, the brand has organized a lucky draw for the retail partners, where they will be rewarded with exclusive gifts through this festive initiative. After all, great partnerships deserve great rewards!

TECNO has always acknowledged the importance of its retail network and continuously works to strengthen the relationships through such initiatives rooted in Indian culture. These initiatives allow TECNO to celebrate its partners while deepening its connection with both customers and retailers alike, ensuring that the entire ecosystem grows.

And the fun doesn’t stop here! TECNO is keeping the Holi vibes alive across all its social media platforms, bringing more surprises, contests, and updates about the ongoing celebrations. So, keep an eye out and don’t miss the chance to win!

Let the colors of Holi bring happiness, rewards, and loads of fun—because TECNO Rangotsav is here to make it even more special

18^th March 2025, New Delhi: The excitement is electric, and the energy is unstoppable! Livfast, India’s leading energy storage solutions brand, is proud to announce its dynamic partnership with the Delhi Capitals as the Official Energy Partner for the upcoming season of India’s premier men’s T20 competition. This powerhouse collaboration is set to infuse unmatched energy into the upcoming season, supercharging fans and players alike with innovation, resilience, and high-voltage enthusiasm.

At the heart of this partnership lies a shared passion for high performance, innovation, and unwavering energy. Just like Delhi Capitals bring determination and grit to every match, Livfast is dedicated to keeping homes and businesses powered with fast, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. With the upcoming season of India’s premier men’s T20 competition set to be bigger than ever, this collaboration is all about fueling the excitement—energizing fans, enhancing engagement, and bringing the power of cutting-edge energy solutions straight into the heart of the game.

As part of the association, Livfast will electrify the stadium with its presence, ensuring fans experience the thrill of speed, power, and passion like never before. Whether it’s through striking stadium branding, engaging match-day experiences, or exclusive digital content, fans will witness Livfast in action at every turn. Not only this, fans can look forward to exclusive behind-the-scenes content featuring Delhi Capitals’ top players, signed merchandise & giveaways to keep the excitement soaring. They will also have the opportunity for a meet-and-greet to get up close with their cricketing heroes! Engaging activations and contests will bring fans closer to the action, making every match even more thrilling.

Speaking on the association, Mr Sunil Gupta, CEO, Delhi Capitals, said, “We are pleased to onboard Livfast as our Official Energy Partner for the upcoming season. Their commitment to innovation and efficiency aligns perfectly with the ethos of the Delhi Capitals, as we prepare for the new cycle with a renewed determination to succeed. We look forward to working closely to offer our fans the best of both worlds – off the field energy which powers on-field success.”

Rakesh Malhotra, Founder, SAR Group, highlighted the synergy between cricket and energy solutions, “Delhi Capitals electrify the field with their game, and at Livfast, we power lives with fast and efficient energy solutions. Our tagline, ‘Faster Hai Toh Hai,’ reflects our commitment to speed, reliability, and innovation, values we share with Delhi Capitals. This partnership is about fuelling the future, both in cricket and in energy solutions.”

As the 2025 season draws near, Livfast and Delhi Capitals are all set to supercharge the season, delivering power-packed performances, electrifying experiences, and unstoppable energy, both on and off the field!

Kanpur, 18th March 2025: i-merit, the flagship program of Scholars Merit Online Pvt. Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kanpur Institute of Technology (KIT) to implement i-merit Nova courses as part of the i-merit Accelerate and Elevate programs. This collaboration will provide 500 students with a structured three-month (12-week) industry-aligned curriculum, aimed at enhancing their employability by equipping them with essential technical and soft skills.

The i-merit Nova program is designed to address the growing skill gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements. With the current job market demanding highly skilled professionals, the inclusion of these courses within KIT’s curriculum will help students prepare for real-world challenges. The courses will focus on hands-on learning, industry exposure, and practical skill-building to ensure students are job-ready upon graduation.

Speaking about the partnership, Sumit Shukla, CEO of Scholars Merit, stated:
“The gap between academia and industry is widening, and traditional curriculums are struggling to keep pace with evolving job market demands. At i-merit, we are committed to bridging this divide by offering specialized programs that prepare students for actual workplace challenges. Our collaboration with KIT will empower 500 students with the skills they need to secure meaningful employment and thrive in their careers.”

Dr. Brajesh Varshney, Director, Kanpur Institute of Technology, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, saying, “At KIT, we believe in providing students with not just theoretical knowledge but also practical industry exposure. Our Skill Development Cell already conducts various training programs, industrial visits, and workshops in collaboration with leading industry players. Partnering with i-merit further strengthens our commitment to ensuring our students are industry-ready and equipped with relevant skill sets to succeed in their professional journeys.”

Kanpur Institute of Technology (KIT), established in 2004 by a team of IIT alumni, is one of the leading technical institutions in Uttar Pradesh. Approved by AICTE and PCI, and affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, KIT has been consistently ranked among the top private engineering colleges in India. The institute has strong industry collaborations with organizations like HP, HCL, Wipro, IBM, and Kotak Life Insurance, providing students with hands-on training and placement opportunities.

This partnership with KIT is part of i-merit’s broader initiative to collaborate with over 100 institutions across India, equipping 50,000 students with industry-relevant skills by December 2025. This follows recent MoUs signed with SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Delhi NCR Campus, and Sri Sai Group of Institutes, further strengthening i-merit’s commitment to skill development and employment readiness.