The global baby care market has witnessed significant growth, with projections indicating that India’s Baby Care Product Market will reach USD 24.27 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 14.35%. A key factor driving this surge is the increasing disposable income of middle and upper-middle-class families, alongside the changing priorities of millennial and Gen Z parents. Today, parents are not just looking for functionality—they are seeking products that offer premium quality, and sustainability, and reflect their ethical values.

This demand for premium baby products is reflected in the rise of brands that combine luxury with eco-conscious craftsmanship. The Baby Trunk, a leading luxury baby essentials brand, is setting a benchmark in this sector by offering sustainable, handcrafted, and organic products. The Baby Trunk’s latest product lineup includes:

Dreamland Reversible Quilts: Designed for children aged 5 and above, these quilts are hand-painted on GOTS-certified organic Egyptian cotton, offering a blend of comfort and imaginative design.

Mascot Collection: A charming range of plush companions crafted from natural materials, offering comfort and joy while promoting sustainability.

Plush Co-Ord Sets: Made from breathable, natural fabrics, these velour sets keep babies warm and stylish, with playful prints that resonate with modern parenting.

The Baby Trunk is not just meeting market demand but also addressing the rising consumer concern for the environment. Their products are free from harmful chemicals and made using sustainable practices, contributing to a healthier world for future generations. By prioritizing eco-conscious materials, fair trade craftsmanship, and minimalistic packaging, The Baby Trunk is aligning with the growing consumer preference for responsible luxury.

With India’s upper-middle class expected to make up more than 50% of overall consumption by 2030, the luxury baby product market is set for further expansion. Brands like The Baby Trunk are well-positioned to cater to this underserved segment, offering families a combination of style, comfort, and sustainability.

We would be delighted to discuss how The Baby Trunk is contributing to this booming market and the rising demand for luxurious, eco-friendly baby products. Please let us know if you’d like to explore this growing sector and the exciting opportunities it holds for both brands and consumers.

Bengaluru – January 30, 2025: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has announced the launch of a credit card bill payments feature on Flipkart Pay, further strengthening its position as a one-stop solution for all payment needs. The newly introduced category aims to enable convenient payments for millions of Flipkart customers while driving growth for the Recharges and Bill Payments category on Flipkart Pay via Bharat Bill Payment Service (BBPS).

Credit card bill payments have emerged as a key category on BBPS, ranking as the fifth-largest in terms of transaction count. The share of credit card bill payments in transaction value reached 62% of all BBPS payments after the RBI mandate to route credit card bills through Bharat Connect in July. By integrating credit card bill payments into the Recharges and Bill Payments platform, Flipkart continues to ease access to payment solutions tailored to evolving customer needs.

Commenting on the launch, Gaurav Arora, Vice President, Payments and SuperCoin at Flipkart, said, “At Flipkart, we are constantly innovating to create a holistic and seamless payment ecosystem for our customers. The addition of credit card bill payments on our Recharges and Bill Payments platform reflects our commitment to becoming the preferred one-stop solution for all payment needs. With this launch, we aim to simplify bill payments for millions of users and support the rapid growth of this vital category on BBPS.”

Flipkart launched its Recharges and Bill Payment Services in 2023 under the program ‘Bharat Connect,’ where it is registered as an Agent Institution under Bharat Bill Payment Services (BBPS) to provide online bill payment services to end users. The Recharges and Bill Payments platform supports nine bill payment categories, including mobile prepaid, mobile postpaid, electricity, broadband postpaid, landline postpaid, Fastag, DTH, LPG cylinder, and gas. With its growing range of payment options, Recharges and Bill Payments aims to streamline financial transactions directly on the Flipkart app.

BENGALURU, INDIA – January 30, 2025 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced that customers can pre-order its latest Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 smartphones that set a new standard as a true AI companion with Samsung’s most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created.

Galaxy S25 series represents the first step in Samsung’s vision to change the way users interact at every touchpoint by seamlessly integrating AI agents and multimodal capabilities. A first-of-its-kind customized Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset delivers greater on-device processing power for Galaxy AI and superior camera range and control with Galaxy’s next-gen ProVisual Engine.

“Samsung unveiled the era of mobile AI with the launch of Galaxy AI last year. We are now opening the next chapter of Galaxy Al with the Galaxy S25 series, your true AI companion. Galaxy S25 series brings you the most context-aware, personalized AI yet so that you can receive tailored, actionable insights with personal privacy. I am happy to share that the new Galaxy S25 series will be manufactured at our Noida factory,” said JB Park, President and CEO, of Samsung Southwest Asia.

Galaxy S25 series is the first smartphone series that comes with One UI 7, Samsung’s AI-first platform that is designed to provide the most intuitive controls, enabling AI-powered personalized mobile experiences. AI agents with multimodal capabilities enable the Galaxy S25 series to interpret text, speech, images, and videos for interactions that feel natural. With the Galaxy S25 series, you can also perform actionable searches with context-aware suggestions for the next steps. Plus, it is frictionless to switch between apps for quick follow-up actions, like sharing a GIF or saving event details. These smartphones also represent a breakthrough in natural language understanding, making everyday interactions easier. Simply ask and intuitively find a specific photo in Samsung Gallery or adjust the size of display fonts in settings.

Just press and hold the side button to activate Gemini and perform seamless interaction across Samsung and Google apps, plus third-party apps such as Spotify. For example, find your favorite sports team’s season schedule and add it to Samsung Calendar – with a single command.

The Galaxy S25 series brings a range of upgrades to Galaxy AI’s popular tools for communication, productivity, and creativity. Google’s Circle to Search now quickly recognizes phone numbers, emails, and URLs on your screen. Your calls are organized with a Call Transcript and summary. With Writing Assist, you can summarize content or automatically format notes. Drawing Assist unlocks fresh ways to bring ideas to life through combinations of sketches, text, or image prompts.

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Galaxy S25 series comes with a Personal Data Engine for personalized AI features by safely analyzing your data on-device to deliver highly tailored experiences that reflect your preferences and usage patterns. These insights enable tailored experiences such as searching for an old photo in the Gallery using natural language or being guided through the day with Now Brief, which proactively offers suggestions accessible via Now Bar8 on the lock screen.

All personalized data is kept private and secured by Knox Vault. Galaxy S25 also introduces post-quantum cryptography, safeguarding personal data against emerging threats that could increase as quantum computing evolves.

Galaxy S25 Series is the Most Powerful Galaxy

Galaxy S25 series is powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy – the most powerful processor ever on Galaxy S series, delivering a performance boost of 40% in NPU, 37% in CPU and 30% in GPU compared to the previous generation. ProScaler helps to achieve a 40% improvement in display image scaling quality, while incorporating custom technology with Samsung’s mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) embedded within the processor using Galaxy IP to enable greater display power efficiency. The Vulkan Engine and improved Ray Tracing makes for smoother and more realistic mobile gaming.

All intense device usage and AI processing run smoothly thanks to changed heat dissipation structure with a 40% larger vapor chamber and a tailored thermal interface material (TIM) that delivers extra improvement in thermal efficiency.

Galaxy S25 Series Unleashes Truly Pro Creation

Galaxy S25 series delivers ultra-detailed shots at every range with high resolution sensors and ProVisual Engine, setting a new standard for mobile photography. With a new 50MP ultrawide camera sensor upgraded from the previous 12MP, Galaxy S25 Ultra provides exceptional clarity and vibrancy. 10-bit HDR recording is now applied by default, offering four times richer colour expression compared to 8-bit. These smartphones can thus capture details in any lighting conditions. Plus, low-light videos have never been clearer than with Galaxy S25 series.

Galaxy S25 Series comes with Audio Eraser to remove unwanted noise in videos. For a DSLR-like experience on mobile, these phones provide depth-of-field control with Virtual Aperture, integrated in to the popular Expert RAW. Galaxy S25 series also elevates cinematic creativity with Galaxy Log, enabling precise colour grading options for more professional video production.

Portrait Studio has also been enhanced, allowing users to create personalized avatars with more true-to-life facial expressions. Filters introduces new analog-style filters, delivering film-like aesthetic for their photos and videos.

Durable Design

Galaxy S25 Ultra is the slimmest, lightest and most durable Galaxy S series yet. It features durable titanium and the new Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2. Every external component of Galaxy S25+ and S25 now includes at least one recycled material, as their metal frame incorporates recycled armor aluminum for the first time. Combined with seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates, Galaxy S25 series ensures a reliable and optimized performance over a longer lifespan.

Gurugram, 30th January 2025: SAMHI Hotels Limited (BSE: 543984) (NSE: SAMHI) a prominent branded hotel ownership and asset management platform in India, announced its unaudited Standalone and Consolidated results for the quarter and nine month ended 31st December 2024.

Commenting on the performance, Mr. Ashish Jakhanwala, Chairman & Managing Director, SAMHI Hotels Ltd. said,

“We are pleased with the results for Q3 & 9M FY25. During the quarter we maintained healthy revenue growth. EBITDA growth was strong given successful ACIC integration and strong operating leverage.

Our core markets remain resilient. For Q3 & 9M FY25, occupancy stood at 72% and 74% respectively, reflecting strong demand for our assets.

I am also pleased to announce the reopening of Caspia Pro in Greater Noida as Holiday Inn Express with 133 rooms in December 2024. Our growth projects are on track with Holiday Inn Express in Kolkata and new rooms in Bengaluru under pre-opening stage.

We are also making good progress on two latest acquisitions. The concept development for our proposed new block of 220 rooms in Whitefield, Bengaluru, under “Westin” brand by Marriott and for conversion of an existing building into a “W” brand hotel in Hitec city, Hyderabad, are at advanced stages of finalization.

Once we complete the on-going initiatives, we would have almost doubled our Upper Upscale & Upscale inventory, which will have a substantial impact on our business.”

Based on same-store, i.e., excludes the ACIC Portfolio acquired in August 2023, Trinity acquired in Oct’24, Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida (renovated and reopened in December 2024), and Caspia Delhi (under renovation starting Jan’25) Includes one-time noncash impact of INR 65 Mn on account of refinancing a term-loan, which would result in annual interest savings of ~INR 160 Mn

• RevPAR at INR 5,088 up 15.1% on a YoY basis demonstrate strong business demand across key markets with established larger base of demand and continued growth in commercial activities across key markets driving RevPAR growth.
• Occupancy stood at 72% for Q3FY25.
• Asset Income and Asset EBITDA grew YoY by 10.1% and 12.6% respectively. Same store growth & positive impact of ACIC acquisition led to strong growth in Asset Income and EBITDA.
• The Finance Cost decreased to 9.4% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 9.5% as of September 30, 2024.
• PAT of INR 228 Mn including INR 65 Mn impact of a non-cash refinancing expense. The refinancing results in an annualized saving of INR 160 Mn in interest expense.

In INR Mn	Q3FY251	Q3FY24	YoY%	9MFY25	9MFY24	YoY%
Asset Income	2,964	2,692	10.1%	8,138	6,817	19.4%
Asset EBITDA	1,220	1,084	12.6%	3,207	2,614	22.7%
Asset EBITDA %	41.2%	40.3%		39.4%	38.3%
Net Corporate G&A	-44	-65		-80	-206
Consolidated EBITDA	1,177	1,019	15.5%	3,137	2,408	30.3%
(pre-ESOP & one-time expenses)
ESOP & One-Time Expenses	-44	-115		-133	-491
Consolidated EBITDA	1,132	904	25.2%	2,994	1,917	56.2%
(Reported)
PAT	2282	-744		396	-2,459

Mumbai, January 30, 2025: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, announced the launch of its newest landmark project – Purva Atmosphere in Keshav Nagar, Pune. Spread across 10 acres with 70% open spaces, this development seamlessly blends sustainable design with modern amenities, offering a truly unique lifestyle experience.

Purva Atmosphere features two 30-story towers offering 240 units of 2 BHKs and 180 units of spacious 3 BHK apartments. Designed to ensure ample natural light, ventilation, and Vastu compliance, these residences offer the perfect blend of comfort and functionality.

Purva Atmosphere is thoughtfully designed with sustainability at its core. As an Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) compliant project, it features unique landscaping inspired by Bali’s iconic terraces, blending nature with modern living. With large lush green spaces spread across the ground and podium levels, the project is designed to prioritise the well-being of its residents. At the heart of the project lies a one-acre central podium landscape area with a clubhouse and swimming pool.

Commenting on the launch, Rajat Rastogi, CEO- West & Commercial Assets, Puravankara Limited, said, “Pune continues to be a key focus area in our strategic expansion plans, and Purva Atmosphere marks a significant milestone in our journey. With thoughtfully designed low-density homes offering only 150 flats per acre, the project ensures ample space and privacy, making it a perfect setting for comfortable, sustainable living. It represents our unwavering commitment to creating a sustainable world for people to live their dreams. Every aspect, from the expansive green spaces to the carefully curated amenities, reflects our dedication to providing a lifestyle that goes beyond just four walls.”

Providing over fifty thoughtfully curated lifestyle amenities, including yoga pods, sensory gardens, an oxygenated gym, and a sprawling 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, Purva Atmosphere caters to contemporary urban dwellers’ physical, emotional, and social needs. The project will also feature hi-street retail and co-working spaces.

The project’s strategic location near the proposed Kharadi Bridge ensures seamless connectivity to Magarpatta, Hadapsar, Kalyani Nagar, and other major IT hubs.

“Nestled in the heart of Keshav Nagar, the project’s strategic location—close to Kharadi and Magarpatta IT parks—combined with its world-class amenities and sustainable design, positions it as a standout offering in Pune’s real estate market. We believe this development will redefine luxury and community living,” said Rastogi.

by Dr. Sushma Rani, Senior Consultant – Nephrology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru  

The kidneys are two vital organs that play a crucial role in maintaining overall health. They filter waste products, excess fluids and electrolytes from the blood, regulates blood pressure and support bone health. It’s a bean shaped organ which is roughly the size of a fist. They are two in number and located one on each side of the back bone deep in the abdominal cavity, beneath the rib cage. However, kidney disease is a growing concern worldwide, affecting millions of people. Kidney diseases are silent killers which can largely affect the quality of life.  Maintaining kidney health is essential to prevent kidney disease and its complications.

Kidneys also control blood levels of many minerals and salts including sodium and potassium, and help to control blood acidity. Every day they carefully control salt and water level in the body so that the blood pressure remains in the normal range.

There are several factors which increases the risk of kidney disease

• Diabetes: High blood sugar levels damage kidney blood vessels
• Hypertension: Uncontrolled blood pressure damages kidney blood vessels
• Family history: Genetic predisposition to kidney disease
• Obesity: Excess weight increases blood pressure and diabetes risk.
• Smoking: Damages kidney blood vessels and reduces function.
• Age: Kidney function declines with age.

There are several ways to keep our kidneys healthy

1. Keep fit and active

A healthy lifestyle helps to reduce the blood pressure and therefore reduces the risk of chronic kidney disease. One should stay hydrated by drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day. Exercise is must to keep the kidney diseases at bay. Maintaining a healthy weight helps to reduce the obesity risk. A person wanting to keep his kidneys healthy should quit smoking. Smoking cessation programs helps to quit smoking. Also, limit your alcohol consumption.

2. Keeping the blood sugars under good control

One of the important cause of kidney damage is Diabetes. Therefore, it is important for people with diabetes to have regular tests to check their kidney functions. Blood test Serum creatinine and eGFR (estimated Glomerular filtration rate) will help us monitor total kidney function. Also, the presence of excess protein or albumin in the urine is also a marker of kidney damage.

If detected early, Kidney damage from diabetes can be prevented. It is important to keep the blood sugars under control with the help of doctors, with regular medicine intake, good dietary practices and regular exercises.

3. Regular monitoring of blood pressure

Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure across the world. High blood pressure can lead to a stroke or heart attack and can harm kidney function.

The normal blood pressure level is less than 140/80 mmhg. One should adopt lifestyle and dietary changes at 140/90 and above. They should discuss the risks with the doctor and monitor the blood pressure levels on regular basis. High blood pressure is especially likely to cause kidney damage when associated with other factors like diabetes, high cholesterol and heart diseases.

4. Eathealthyfood

A good diet is essential to prevent diabetes, heart disease and other conditions associated with chronic kidney disease. Eat kidney friendly foods such as, Berries, leafy greens, fatty fish, whole grains and legumes. One should reduce salt intake and limit it to <5g/day. Also, limit protein intake to 0.8-1 gram/kg body weight/day. If you have kidney stones avoid oxalate rich foods. Also, limit phosphorus rich foods.

5. Maintaina sufficient fluid intake

Drinking sufficient amount of water per day should be sufficient to maintain a good health. Consuming adequate fluids will help the kidneys clear sodium, urea and toxins from the body which, in turn, results in a “significantly lower risk” of developing chronic kidney disease. However, “aggressive fluid loading”, which can cause side effects, is not recommended.

6. Do not take over-the-counter pills/ pain killers on a regular basis

Common pain killer medicines also called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like brufen, combiflam and voveran are known to cause kidney damage if taken regularly. Consult your doctor before taking herbal supplements or pain relievers. Take medications as prescribed by the doctor, such as blood pressure medications and diabetes medications.

Maintaining kidney health is crucial to preventing kidney disease and its complications. By adopting healthy lifestyle habits, managing risk factors, and monitoring kidney function, individuals can reduce their risk of kidney disease. Early detection and treatment can slow disease progression and improve outcomes. It is essential to prioritize kidney health and seek medical attention if concerns arise.

GURUGRAM / NAIROBI, 30 January 2025: Air India, India’s leading global carrier, and Kenya Airways, a leading African carrier, have entered a codeshare partnership, reaffirming their commitment to boosting seamless travel between India and Africa, and beyond. The codeshare partnership complements the existing interline agreement between the two carriers.

The codeshare and interline partnerships together allow passengers of both airlines to enjoy convenient access to a wider range of destinations across regions, leveraging a single ticket and a unified baggage policy for a hassle-free travel experience.

As part of the codeshare agreement, Air India will place its ‘AI’ designator code on twice daily flights between Nairobi and Mumbai operated by Kenya Airways, which will seamlessly connect passengers via Mumbai on Air India-operated flights to or from Bangkok (Thailand), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Malé (The Maldives), Melbourne (Australia), and Singapore. These are in addition to existing connections that passengers from Nairobi can take to several other destinations within and outside of India via Delhi, when flying Nairobi to Delhi with Air India.

The new agreement also enables Kenya Airways to place its ‘KQ’ designator code on Air India-operated flights between Delhi and Nairobi, thus enabling Kenya Airways passengers from across Africa to travel to Delhi via Nairobi.

“Deepening our partnership with Kenya Airways aligns perfectly with Air India’s strategic vision of expanding our global footprint and strengthening our position in key markets”, said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “Our codeshare partnership will provide significant benefit to guests of both airlines, and also contribute to the overall growth of air travel between India and Africa.”

The interline agreement between Air India and Kenya Airways enables passengers to seamlessly travel on a single itinerary between any of 28 points in Africa (Accra, Addis Ababa, Dar Es Salaam, Harare, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Seychelles, Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, and Zanzibar to name a few), and any of 15 points in India (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad to name a few).

“We are delighted to expand our partnership Air India, that will open up significant opportunity for our passengers. This codeshare agreement allows us to offer seamless connections to a wider range of destinations across both airlines’ networks, making travel easier and more convenient” said Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, Kenya Airways.

Air India and Kenya Airways plan to progressively add other destinations in their networks to the codeshare agreement.

The codeshare flights are available for booking through Air India’s and Kenya Airways’ respective booking channels and through travel agents.