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Quality Without Compromise: How VGU Is Redefining Online Higher Education in India

New Delhi [India], January 19: India's online higher education ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented growth. Valued at over USD 23 billion and expanding at a projected 45% year-on-year, the sector is attracting millions of learners--particularly working professionals, women returners, government employees, and international students. Yet despite this scale, one challenge persists: academic credibility.

EQ India recognised as the No. 2 Top Employer for 2026 in India

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 19: Today, EQ India, the India GIC of Equiniti (EQ), a fintech connecting the future of capital, communications, and governance, is pleased to announce it has been recognised as a Top Employer in India for 2026 by Top Employers Institute. The Certification, which placed EQ India second nationally, demonstrates the GIC's ability to create a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and a clear focus on practices that drive business performance, employee engagement, and growth.

India's New Diamond Rule: Only a Natural Diamond Can Be Called a Diamond

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has long faced challenges due to the use of multiple, inconsistent, and often confusing terms to describe diamonds and their alternatives--particularly across digital and e-commerce platforms. In the absence of a single, formal standard, consumers have often been left uncertain about what they are buying. The Bureau of Indian Standards introduces a clear terminology framework to protect consumers and bring transparency to every diamond purchase across India.

Hyderabad Based BeSpoke AI Stylist Uses Fashion AI to Solve Personalisation Challenges in Fashion Retail

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 19: Hyderabad-based BeSpoke AI Stylist Pvt Ltd, founded in 2025 by Neeraj Bansal, is building an artificial intelligence-powered fashion discovery and personal styling platform designed to improve how consumers discover, evaluate, and purchase apparel online. As fashion ecommerce continues to scale, shoppers increasingly struggle with relevance, fit, and styling confidence, leading to high return rates and poor discovery outcomes. Leveraging advances in fashion AI and personalisation, BeSpoke AI Stylist is positioning itself as an AI stylist and virtual stylist that shifts online fashion from product-led browsing to styling-led decision making.

Brevistay Helps Gen Z Master Last-Minute Spontaneous Trip Plans

New Delhi [India], January 19: Brevistay, India's leading flexible accommodation platform. It is redefining what it means to travel on a moment's notice, especially for Gen Z, the most spontaneous and digitally native generation of travelers yet. As last-minute travel becomes a defining trend among young explorers, Brevistay's innovative hourly and flexible hotel booking model is rapidly emerging as the go-to solution for those who value convenience, control, and cost-efficiency.

FIGSI Announces New Leadership for 2026-2028 Term

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 19: The Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI) has announced its newly elected office bearers for a two-year term from 2026 to 2028, reflecting a refreshed leadership structure for the natural stone sector in India.

Vive Cosmetics Announces the Launch of Clariteens, a Purpose-Built Skincare Brand for Kids in India

New Delhi [India], January 19: Vive Cosmetics has announced the launch of Clariteens, a skincare brand created exclusively for children and teenagers, under the leadership of Prerna Singla, Founder of Vive Cosmetics, Mefoh Healthcare & Clariteens. The launch marks the company's entry into focused, age-appropriate skincare. It is an emerging category in India as awareness grows around early skin health and safe skincare practices.

GLOBAL PAY - A New Era in Oman's Digital Payments Solution

Muscat [Oman], January 19: Global Money Exchange Co. LLC (GMEC), Oman's leading money exchange company, today announced the launch of Global Pay, its new mobile application powered by Comviva's mobiquity® Pay platform. This launch aligns with Oman's national digital transformation vision and reinforces GMEC's commitment to delivering innovative, secure, and inclusive digital financial solutions for daily life. For this initiative, GMEC has partnered with Comviva, a global leader in digital transformation solutions. Comviva is a subsidiary of Tech Mahindra and a member of the Mahindra Group. Global Money Exchange Launches 'Global Pay' Mobile App powered by Comviva.

NBR Group Achieves Rs 175 Crore Sales Milestone in Q3 2025 with NBR Soul of the Seasons located near the Sarjapur Road: Gunjur IT Corridor in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 19: NBR Group, which is among the leading real estate developers in Bengaluru, has reported an outstanding sale of 175 crores of its flagship luxury residential real estate project, NBR Soul of the Seasons, in the October-December 2025 quarter. Having been set up near the strategic location of the Sarjapur Road - Gunjur IT corridor in Bengaluru, the project has become a symbol of the booming business of high-end premium housing in the fast-developing eastern part of Bengaluru.

Inside India's Private Markets: VCCEdge and Candle Partners Release 17th Edition of India's Dealscape, Annual Deals Report 2025

New Delhi [India], January 19, 2026: VCCEdge, India's leading private market research platform, and Candle Partners, one of the leading homegrown mid-market Investment Banks in India, have released the 17th edition of India's Dealscape, an annual deals report capturing how India's alternate investment ecosystem recalibrated through 2025.