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FIEO Urges RBI for Liquidity Support as Freight Costs Surge Amid West Asia Disruptions

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  by Priyanka Jadhav   * Mumbai April 20, 2026:* The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has called on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend additional liquidity support to exporters, citing mounting working capital pressures due to sharp increases in freight costs and prolonged shipment timelines triggered by ongoing geopolitical disruptions in West Asia. According to FIEO, logistical challenges have significantly escalated transportation costs, particularly for shipments to the Middle East, where freight rates have surged by as much as 300–400 per cent. The disruption has also spilled over into air cargo, further straining exporters. Ajay Sahai, Director General and Chief Executive Officer, FIEO, noted that delays in shipping have materially impacted payment cycles and liquidity. “Earlier, shipments to the US would reach in around 50 days; now, they are taking up to 90 days. Consequently, payment cycles have stretched from 30–60 days to 90–120 days, increas...
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Precision Re-Engineered Efficacy Optimisation Emerges as a Conceptual Approach to Address Variability in Autologous Hair Treatments

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  by Priyanka Jadhav  MUMBAI, April 21, 2026 : Hair loss affects a large proportion of the population, with up to 50% of men experiencing visible thinning by the age of 50 and a significant number of women affected by midlife. While autologous hair restoration treatments such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Growth Factor Concentrate (GFC) have become a staple in hair restoration clinics, a new scientific commentary is calling for an evolution in how we approach regenerative hair therapy. In response, experts are now pointing to Precision Re-engineered Efficacy Optimisation as a new conceptual framework designed to address this variability by enabling more defined and reproducible biological signalling in regenerative hair therapy. “Autologous therapies are ‘noisy’ biological mixture. The ‘natural’ element of autologous hair regeneration protocols (PRP/GFC) is also its greatest weakness. Platelet yield, leukocyte content, activation method, centrifugation protocol, and device...
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Nikhil Kamath and Ajay Banga on jobs, poverty and why India's infrastructure bet matters more than you think

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  by Priyanka Jadhav  In a rare candid conversation, World Bank President Ajay Banga sat down with Nikhil Kamath on People by WTF to discuss a deceptively simple question: how do you kill poverty? The answer, Banga argues, is almost brutally straightforward. You give people jobs. It's not redistributive economics or trickle-down policy. It's not even ideology. It's pragmatism. And it cuts to the heart of what the World Bank actually does—and why, in a world fragmenting along geopolitical lines, its work matters more now than it did 80 years ago. Banga walked Kamath through the architecture of global development: the IBRD, the IDA, the IFC, MIGA. The institutions sound bureaucratic. But behind each is a thesis. The poorest countries get one- third of their capital as grants. Middle-income countries like India get concessional loans. The private sector gets de-risking insurance. Each mechanism exists to answer a single question: how do you make it worth someone's while to...
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India’s Data Centre Market Size to Cross USD 22 Bn by 2030 – Vestian

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 by Priyanka Jadhav New Delhi, 13 th  April 2026:  The global data centre market is expanding rapidly, with 40–50 GW of current installed capacity worldwide and projections exceeding 100 GW expected by 2030, driven largely by the rapid growth in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and data-intensive technologies. Amid this transformation, India is emerging as a strategic hub within the Asia-Pacific region. The country’s accelerating digital economy, expanding internet user base, and increasing investments from hyperscale operators are positioning it as a key destination for data infrastructure development. According to Vestian’s latest report, India’s data centre market—valued at approximately USD 10 billion in 2025—is expected to more than double to USD 22 billion by 2030, underscoring the strong growth trajectory and rising investor confidence in the sector. This rapid growth can be attributed to rising internet and telecommunications subscribers, increasing enterp...
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From Kapil Sharma to Khatra Khatra Khatra: Samsung TV Plus brings ‘Kings of Comedy’ to Free Streaming

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by Priyanka Jadhav  New dedicated comedy channel marks Samsung TV Plus India’s 5th Anniversary   GURURGAM, India – April 13, 2026:  Samsung TV Plus, India’s leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, has launched Kings of Comedy, a new premium comedy channel bringing some of India’s most beloved primetime shows together in one place, completely free. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, Kings of Comedy delivers back-to-back Hindi comedy hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login required and no subscription fee for millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across India. The launch marks a milestone moment for free streaming in India. For the first time, audiences can watch these iconic primetime shows on a dedicated channel, accessible directly from their Samsung TV home screen. Kings of Comedy arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, a period that has seen the service gr...
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India’s Real Estate Sector Enters Structural Growth Phase; Hyderabad Emerges as a Breakout Office Market

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 by Priyanka Jadhav    14 th  April 2026,Mumbai :  India’s real estate and office space sector is entering a transformative phase of structural expansion, driven by rapid urbanisation, strong policy support, and unprecedented institutional investment. According to industry insights, the sector is poised for significant growth, with the market projected to expand from approximately ₹26.4 lakh crore in 2025 to ₹88 lakh crore by 2030 says  iKeva Q1 report on Indian Real Estate & Office space Outlook 2026   This growth trajectory is underpinned by key factors including infrastructure-led development under Union Budget 2026–27, increasing capital inflows, the rapid rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and a growing emphasis on sustainable and energy-efficient construction.   Record-Breaking Office Market Performance India’s office market has achieved historic milestones, with 2025 emerging as the strongest year on record. Net absorption reache...
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The Chanakya Playbook by Abhiraj Gupta Bridges Classical Thought and Modern Business Practice

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by Priyank Jadhav ~Drawing inspiration from Chanakya’s Arthashastra, the book presents a grounded approach to leadership, decision making, and building resilient organisations~ New Delhi, 15   April, 2026 : At a time when businesses are navigating constant change and increasing complexity, Abhiraj Gupta, Executive Director at IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, wrote his maiden book  “ The Chanakya Playbook: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Entrepreneur ”  that brings the relevance of Chanakya’s teachings into today’s business context. Drawing from the Arthashastra, his book presents a perspective on leadership and decision making that remains grounded, practical, and closely aligned with the realities of modern enterprise. Blending classical insight with present-day realities, the book reflects on how leadership, governance, and decision making cannot be looked at in isolation. It highlights the importance of building organisations that are steady, well-balanced, and capable...
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