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Saint-Gobain appoints Sreedhar N. as CEO of Asia-Pacific Region

Based in Mumbai, he will remain a member of the Executive Committee of Saint-Gobain.

After serving as Chief Financial Officer of Saint-Gobain for more than six years, Sreedhar N. will assume the role effective April 1, 2025.

Schengen, USA and UAE lead as visa applications rise 68% YoY: Atlys

Amidst the excitement of travel planning, many Indians are actively seeking out deals, on accommodation (46%), airfare (39%) and excursions (40%). People's eagerness to secure the best prices online may make them more susceptible to travel scams. (Image source: Unsplash)

Gen Z travellers continue to drive much of this momentum with their preference for experience-led trips, shorter stays, and spontaneity with Indonesia, Egypt, and Japan topping the list of preferred destinations for immersive and purposeful journeys.

Zypp Electric cuts jobs weeks after fundraising, follows Ola Electric’s lead

Industry experts suggest that high battery costs and limited charging infrastructure have made scaling EV startups difficult.

Beyond job cuts, the company has also implemented a policy that penalises team leads financially if they fail to meet set targets within a three-day period.

Tourists are turning away from the US. Here’s why

The latest forecast from Tourism Economics predicts that foreign traveler arrivals will decline by 5.1 percent in 2025, marking a sharp contrast to the earlier projection of an 8.8 percent increase. (Image: Unsplash)

Foreign visitor arrivals to the US are expected to decline in 2025, as President Trump’s controversial policies, rising tariffs, and a stronger dollar drive a wedge between the country and international travellers.

Enamor appoints Tilt Brand Solutions as its Brand & Communications AOR

Enamor has built a strong brand image by combining fashion, functionality, and innovation.

Launched in 2001 in a joint venture with Barbara of Paris, a French heritage lingerie brand, Enamor was created to bring premium fashion lingerie to Indian women.

Samay Raina faces Maharashtra Cyber Cell over ‘India’s Got Latent’ case after ignoring summons

According to reports, Raina apologised and expressed regret over his remarks during the programme.

According to reports, Raina apologised and expressed regret over his remarks during the programme.

Zepto eyes $250 million secondary stock sale to boost Indian ownership ahead of IPO

Zepto, Motilal Oswal, and Edelweiss have not publicly commented on the deal.

The private equity arms of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. and Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd. are in talks to acquire shares in the secondary sale.

Bank of America’s India country head to step down after 15 years

Despite stepping down from the country head role, Kaku Nakhate will continue to play a pivotal part in the firm's India operations. (Image: Fortune India)

Vikram Sahu, currently head of global equity research, will take over as the new India country head, with Kaku Nakhate remaining as CEO of BANA India during the transition.

Kunal Kamra summoned by Mumbai Police over remarks on Eknath Shinde

The comedian also said he is willing to cooperate with the police but questioned whether the law would be applied equally to those who resort to vandalism in response to a joke.

Kamra’s remarks about Eknath Shinde during his latest stand-up special triggered a political backlash.