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  • SPEXA 2026: Bringing Global Space Leaders Together to Unlock New Business Horizons

    Tokyo, Japan | Apr 14 — The international space community will come together once again for SPEXA 2026, taking place May 27–29, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. This year’s edition marks a major milestone for the event, as it expands to 1.5 times the size of last year and welcomes more than 250 exhibitors from around the world, making it one of Asia’s largest space industry shows. The growth reflects the accelerating momentum of commercial space development and the increasing demand for a platform where leaders can explore new technologies, partnerships, and commercial pathways. 
     
    Highlighting the Expanding Commercial Space Market 
     
    As the global space industry continues to shift toward commercial activity, SPEXA 2026 aims to provide a central venue for companies, government officials, engineers, researchers, and investors to exchange insights and discover opportunities. The exhibition will spotlight the commercial use of satellite data, advances in space infrastructure, new frontiers in space manufacturing, and emerging advanced space services—all areas driving today’s most dynamic market growth. 
     
    This year’s show underscores how deeply interconnected space technology has become with a broader range of industries. With strong national support for space‑related innovation, Japan is seeing increased participation from companies in electronics, energy, manufacturing, and materials, each bringing expertise that complements the needs of the evolving global space ecosystem. 
     
    More Than 100 Technologies on Display 
     
    A defining feature of SPEXA 2026 is its role as a global business hub. Visitors will have direct access to decision‑makers and specialists responsible for cutting‑edge developments in both commercial and governmental space programs. 
    More than 100 technologies will be showcased, including rocket systems, sensors, and communication technologies. From hands‑on demonstrations to technical presentations, attendees will experience firsthand the solutions that are shaping the next era of the space economy. 
     
    Aside from having a closer look at these technologies, visitors can dive into international networking, business matching, and technical exchange. Simultaneous English interpretation will also be provided for all professional conference sessions. A Dedicated International Visitor Lounge is available to provide a convenient space for meetings, work sessions, and collaboration throughout the event. Plus, international visitors enjoy the exclusive privilege of being among the first invited to the Day 1 Networking Party (limited capacity).  
     
    Guided by Industry and Government Leadership 
     
    SPEXA 2026 benefits from strong alignment with Japan’s national space priorities. The exhibition is supported by the country’s ongoing commitment to advancing space development as a strategic sector and to strengthening the industrial capabilities that sustain it. Japan’s National Space Policy Secretariat and other related government bodies continue to highlight the importance of expanding commercial space activity and fostering new forms of public‑private collaboration. 
    The event also draws on the expertise of a distinguished advisory committee featuring leaders from JAXA, former astronauts, and executives from companies such as ispace, Axelspace, Astroscale, IHI Aerospace, Interstellar Technologies, and others. Their involvement ensures that SPEXA’s conference sessions, exhibition content, and networking programs reflect the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. 
     
    An Invitation to Professionals Worldwide 
     
    SPEXA 2026 serves as an ideal gateway for businesses seeking reliable Japanese subsystems, components, materials, and core technologies. It offers direct access to companies known for precision engineering, advanced processing methods, and long‑term supply chain reliability. The event also presents valuable opportunities for those looking to collaborate with Japanese government organizations or expand into Japan’s growing space ecosystem. 
     
    Whether attendees aim to explore new commercial applications, evaluate emerging technologies, or connect with global partners, SPEXA 2026 provides a comprehensive view of the opportunities shaping the next decade of the space economy. 
    SPEXA invites business leaders, engineers, investors, and innovators from around the world to participate in this year’s expanded exhibition and discover new pathways for growth, innovation, and collaboration in the global space industry. 

     

     

  • China’s Exports Edge Up 2.5 pc in March, Driven by Tech and Semiconductor Demand

    Apr 14 (BNP): China’s exports rose 2.5% in March compared to a year earlier, reflecting a steady but uneven recovery in external demand amid a challenging global trade environment.

    The uptick was supported largely by stronger shipments of technology-related goods, with particular momentum seen in the semiconductor and electronics segments. Rising global demand for advanced chips—used in artificial intelligence systems, data infrastructure, and industrial applications—helped offset weaker performance in some traditional export categories.

    China’s Exports Edge Up 2.5 pc in March, Driven by Tech and Semiconductor Demand

    Pic Credit: Pexel 

    While overall growth remains moderate, the data points to China’s continued strength in high-value manufacturing and its deep integration into global tech supply chains. Exporters have also been increasingly redirecting shipments toward emerging markets, helping cushion the impact of softer demand in some developed economies.

    At the same time, analysts note that global trade conditions remain mixed, with geopolitical uncertainties and uneven consumption trends influencing order flows. However, the latest figures suggest that technology exports continue to act as a stabilizing force for China’s external sector.

    Imports also showed signs of improvement, indicating steady domestic industrial activity and ongoing demand for raw materials and components.

    Overall, the March data reflects a cautiously improving trade picture, with high-tech exports emerging as the key driver of resilience in China’s economy.

  • Markets Closed for Ambedkar Jayanti; Trading to Resume on April 15

    Mumbai, Apr 14 (BNP): Indian financial markets remained shut on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in observance of Ambedkar Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

    Markets Closed for Ambedkar Jayanti; Trading to Resume on April 15

    The closure applies to major exchanges including the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange, with trading suspended across equity, derivatives, and currency segments. The forex market also remained closed for the day in line with the holiday schedule.

    According to the official trading calendar, normal market activity is set to resume on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

    Commodity exchanges observed a partial holiday, with morning trading sessions remaining closed, while evening operations are expected to reopen as per standard schedule.

    The market holiday provided a pause in trading activity across segments, aligning with the nationwide observance of Ambedkar Jayanti.

  • No Power Disconnections During Heatwave, Announces K. V. Singh Deo

    Bhubaneswar, Apr 14 (BNP): In a major relief to residents amid soaring summer temperatures, the Odisha government has announced that no electricity connections will be disconnected for non-payment of dues during the ongoing heatwave.

    The directive was issued by Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo to the state’s Energy Department and power distribution companies (DISCOMs), emphasizing the need to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the peak summer months.

    No Power Disconnections During Heatwave, Announces K. V. Singh Deo

    According to the order, domestic consumers across the state will continue to receive power even if their bills remain unpaid, at least until the onset of the monsoon. The government has strictly instructed that no household connection should be cut on grounds of pending dues during this period.

    In addition, the Deputy CM has prohibited DISCOMs from carrying out any unannounced power cuts linked to non-payment, underlining that such actions would not be tolerated during extreme weather conditions.

    The move comes as temperatures continue to rise across Odisha, increasing dependence on electricity for cooling and essential household needs. The government’s decision is aimed at safeguarding public welfare and ensuring that citizens are not left without power during the intense heatwave.

    Officials stated that further decisions regarding dues recovery and billing will be taken after weather conditions improve.

  • Zee5’s Mom Talks Celebrates Modern Parenting with Expert Insights and Real Stories, Presented by Aveeno Baby

    Zee5’s Mom Talks Celebrates Modern Parenting with Expert Insights and Real Stories, Presented by Aveeno Baby

     

    Chandigarh, Apr 14:  The latest episode of Mom Talks just dropped featuring leading comedian Rahul Dua and content creator Nidhi Tyagi, capturing the evolving dynamics of raising a child in today’s world. A refreshing and relatable take on modern parenting, the show blends humor, honesty, and expert-backed guidance.

    Last week, Zee5 launched its latest show, ‘Mom Talks’—a first-of-its-kind parenting talk show hosted by actor and new-age mom Parineeti Chopra. The multi-episode series explores distinct dimensions of modern parenting, evolving choices and challenges faced by parents, addresses longstanding myths through credible, expert led and science backed insights that parents can rely on with confidence.

    In its latest episode, Rahul and Nidhi engaged in a candid conversation sharing their parenting journey, the balance between traditional values and progressive approaches, and the importance of open communication and shared responsibilities. The episode also spotlights the growing role of fathers, emphasizing their active participation in early childcare as well as postpartum support for new mothers, reinforcing how modern parenting is a shared journey between both parents.

    Sharing an expert view on baby skin science, renowned dermatologist Dr. Suganya Naidu underscores the importance of gentle, preventive care, particularly in addressing common concerns such as dryness, sensitivity, and environmental exposure.

    “Sensitive skin is not a distinct skin type; it is simply not structurally developed lacking a fully formed barrier,” explains Dr. Naidu. “In babies, this immature barrier leads to rapid moisture loss, allowing dirt, allergens, and irritants to penetrate easily and trigger redness or rashes. Both preventive and remedial care are crucial, especially with a family history of atopic dermatitis or eczema.”

    “For sensitive skin, a simple routine using gentle cleansers and moisturizers is vital. That’s why preventive care with products featuring soothing ingredients like oats, shea butter, glycerin, and ceramides is essential,” she further added.

    From safe sun exposure and sunscreen use to the impact of pollution on infant skin, the show is reinforcing the need for informed and science backed choices even in the smallest everyday care routines.

    At the heart of this conversation is Aveeno Baby, known for its oat-based formulations designed to soothe and protect sensitive baby skin. The brand’s focus on gentle, science-backed skincare aligns seamlessly with the episode’s emphasis on preventive and consistent care to manage sensitive skin conditions.

    With its blend of real-life experiences, expert guidance, and meaningful storytelling, Mom Talks continues to resonate with new-age parents offering both reassurance and practical insights for navigating the complexities of modern parenting.

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  • Capgemini Research Institute announcing the launch of the AI powered CX report

    Reimagining customer experience Human-led, AI–powered

    Executive summary note

    Evolving consumer expectations are challenging organizations to reimagine CX design, delivery, and scale. Expectations are no longer linear but dynamic and context-driven (“liquid”), requiring real-time responsiveness. AI has moved from experimental technology to essential infrastructure and is a critical enabler of next-generation CX, while also exposing deficiencies in current CX practices.

    AI adoption is accelerating across consumers and enterprises, alongside a widening trust gap.

    • 68% organizations believe AI agents will outperform traditional CX channels
    • Gen AI usage expected to grow from 21% to 51% in three years
    • 58% consumers see AI as a time-saving tool
    • 83% consumers uncomfortable with data recording vs. 38% executives comfortable

    CX is widely recognized as a core driver of growth (84% of executives), yet leadership perception remains out of sync with customer reality, leading to underinvestment and missed early warning signals of customer dissatisfaction.

    • Executives overestimate consumer willingness to recommend their products/services (84% versus 45%).
    • Only 14% of customers associate positive emotions like confidence in the quality of product/service they receive, versus 77% of executives who believe they do.

    CX outcomes are directly tied to business performance—poor experiences drive churn and reduced spending, while strong CX builds loyalty and lifetime value.

    • Impact of poor CX: 63% of customers have switched competitors and 61% reduced spending after poor experiences.
    • Impact of good CX: 70% return as repeat buyers after good CX, while 65% say positive experiences make them feel genuinely valued.

    However, systemic gaps continue to undermine CX delivery, including lack of strategy, disconnected metrics, and fragmented journeys across channels.

    • 40% cite lack of KPIs/roadmap; only 23% have unified CX strategy
    • Only 36% report sales improvement from CX feedback
    • Fragmentation: 40% key barrier; 60% expect worsening; only 28% ensure seamless experience

    Rising data security concerns are intensifying these challenges, with a clear trust paradox between organizations and consumers.

    • 81% consumers prioritize data security vs. 8% executives recognizing it as a key risk
    • 83% worry about AI storing personal data without consent

    To enable human-led, AI–powered CX, organizations must move beyond incremental improvements align CX with business outcomes, establish a unified roadmap, design for both humans and AI, balance automation with human interaction, build connected ecosystems, and enable AI-mediated feedback to continuously sense and adapt.

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  • CaratLane Unveils Two New Collections for Akshaya Tritiya, Seen on Yami Gautam Dhar

    CaratLane Unveils Two New Collections for Akshaya Tritiya, Seen on Yami Gautam Dhar

    CaratLane Unveils Two New Collections for Akshaya Tritiya, Seen on Yami Gautam Dhar

     

     

    Chandigarh, Apr 14: CaratLane – A TATA Product, recently unveiled 2 new collections just in time for the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya: Kaashika & Leher — each rooted in different inspirations but unified by CaratLane’s signature contemporary design language. The collections were seen flaunted by Yami Gautam Dhar, the face of CaratLane, across various brand visuals.

    The collection, Kaashika, is inspired by the ancient city of ‘Kaashi’, now known as Varanasi. Each design beautifully depicts the artisanal architecture of the city, its brilliance, and its famous temples in all its grandeur. The motifs and textures in 14KT gold and natural diamonds, reinterpret the city’s rich heritage through a modern lens — making the jewellery truly wearable art.

    Leher, inspired by waves, is beautifully brought to life with real diamonds and blue topaz set in 14KT gold. The designs showcase marvelous craftsmanship through its modern take on oceanic rhythms, expressed through soft curves and layered forms. Each piece is crafted to feel versatile and effortless, making it ideal for everyday elegance while still holding a very distinct design identity.

    Speaking on the launch, Saumen Bhaumik, MD – CaratLane, remarked, “With Kaashika, we set out to celebrate the richness of Indian heritage, drawing inspiration from the architectural grandeur and legacy of Kaashi. In contrast, Leher explores fluidity and movement, inspired by the ever-changing rhythm of waves, resulting in designs that feel light, modern, and expressive. Launched during the auspicious period of Akshaya Tritiya, both collections reflect our continued approach to contemporisation — reimagining traditional inspirations into jewellery that is relevant, versatile, and effortlessly wearable for today’s consumer.”

    Currently, customers can avail a special festive offer of flat 50% off on making charges, along with an additional flat 15% off on diamond prices across all diamond jewellery designs. Curated especially for the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the offer encourages customers to mark the occasion with timeless pieces that blend contemporary design with CaratLane’s signature craftsmanship. Customers can experience these stunning collections across CaratLane’s expansive network of 370 stores nationwide, offering an immersive and personalised shopping experience, or conveniently browse and shop online at www.caratlane.com, ensuring a seamless omnichannel journey just in time for the festive celebrations.

  • Chestertons Global enters India as global network expansion continues

    April 14: Chestertons Global has expanded its international network into India through a strategic arrangement with BSE-listed Justo Realfintech Limited. Under the agreement, Justo has incorporated Chestertons India Private Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary that will operate exclusively under the Chestertons brand in the Indian market.

    The entry into this new market extends the Chestertons network to more than 20 countries across EMEA, the Americas and Asia, and follows the approach that has driven the brand’s global growth: partnering with established, locally led advisory firms that operate under the Chestertons name while bringing deep knowledge of their home markets.

    Chestertons India will be positioned in the premium and super-premium segments of the market, with planned activity spanning high-end residential sales, commercial leasing, cross-border investment advisory, capital markets services and hospitality. The operation will draw on Justo’s established Channel Partner network in India and Chestertons’ international advisory frameworks, enabling a faster route to market across these segments.

    India’s real estate sector continues to record sustained growth across premium residential, commercial and cross-border investment segments, underpinned by rapid urbanisation, a maturing institutional investor base and increasing demand for globally benchmarked advisory services.

    Mohamed Mussa, Managing Director, Chestertons Global, said:

    “India is one of the most compelling real estate growth stories globally, and we have been looking closely at this market for some time. In Justo, we have found a partner with strong local credibility and a disciplined approach to advisory – exactly the kind of firm that thrives within the Chestertons network. Our model is built on working with established local partners who share our commitment to professional standards, and we continue to seek those partnerships in key growth markets.”

    Pushpamitra Das, Chairman and Managing Director, Justo Realfintech Limited, said:

    “Operating under the Chestertons brand gives us access to an established international network and globally recognised standards of advisory practice. It allows us to extend into the premium and institutional segments of the Indian market with credibility from day one. For developers, investors and property owners, the combination of Chestertons’ global reach and our local market knowledge creates a genuinely differentiated offering.”

    Commercial operations are expected to commence in Q1 FY2027.

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  • SITL confirms its transformation and strengthens its position as a strategic meeting point for the industry

    SITL confirms its transformation and strengthens its position as a strategic meeting point for the industry

     

     
    Apr 14: At a time when geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and new regulatory constraints are all converging, transport and logistics are more than ever proving to be key drivers of competitiveness, business continuity and industrial sovereignty. The Strait of Hormuz, like other critical transit routes, is a reminder of just how vulnerable supply chain fluidity remains to global disruption. 
     
    Against this backdrop, SITL 2026, held from 31 March to 2 April 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte, brought together more than 27,000 professionals — a slight increase on 2025 — along with 585 exhibitors, 28% of them new, 80 conferences and workshops, and a stronger international presence, with 27% of exhibitors coming from outside France (versus 22% in 2025). 
    A total of 3,478 business meetings also took place, up on 2025, confirming the success of the transformation undertaken over the past three years. The show now brings together, in one place, strategic debate, innovation, practical solutions and leading industry players, as illustrated this year by hosting CILOG and SELOA for the first time. 
     
    « Attendance is rising, the exhibitor offering is expanding, and business meetings are also increasing; SITL is clearly meeting a strong need among professionals for an event capable of bringing together, over three days, feedback from the field and useful reference points in an unstable environment. » 
    Jean-Charles Gillet, Director of SITL. 
     
    CILOG AND SELOA: TWO FIRSTS THAT TAKE SITL TO A NEW LEVEL 
     
    This year, the show’s central theme, “New territories to conquer”, took on a very tangible meaning. It provided a way to address issues of very different kinds — geopolitical, energy-related, technological, industrial and human — and to show how they translate very directly into the day-to-day decisions made by transport and logistics professionals. 
     
    For the first time, SITL hosted CILOG (the Interministerial Logistics Committee), a forum for dialogue between public authorities and private-sector stakeholders on the national logistics strategy. In an industry directly exposed to rising costs, fragile flows and energy pressures, holding the committee within the show gave a new dimension to the discussions. It helped place logistics back at the heart of economic and industrial decision-making. 
     
    The show also hosted SELOA (the Seminar on Outsourcing Operational Logistics for the Armed Forces) for the first time, focusing on defence logistics, force projection and cooperation between the armed forces and private operators. In a high-intensity context, this session highlighted the growing role of logistics in operational preparedness, strategic mobility and national resilience. 
     
    SITL therefore brought together, at the same time and in the same place, two major first-time events that say a great deal about the position the sector now holds in public policy. 
     
    STRONG INSTITUTIONAL AND INDUSTRY MOBILISATION 
     
    This edition was marked by the presence of Philippe Tabarot, Minister for Transport, who came to open the show during the ribbon-cutting ceremony and delivered a speech reaffirming the central role of transport and logistics activities. Sébastien Martin, Minister Delegate for Industry, was by his side to underline the sector’s growing importance in today’s industrial landscape. 
     
    The opening round table, “New territories to conquer”, which brought together Anne-Marie Idrac (President of France Logistique), Dimitri Serafimoff (President of CLECAT) and Sébastien Jean (Associate Director of IFRI), also set the tone for an edition shaped by resilience and competitiveness. 
     
    On 2 April 2026, the Seminar on Outsourcing Operational Logistics for the Armed Forces (SELOA) joined SITL for the first time.
     
    Organised by the Centre for Operational Support and Transport Coordination (CSOA), this 4th edition, held under the theme “High intensity, high mobility”, illustrated the ambition behind an event that has become strategic for both military stakeholders and major private supply chain operators.
    This unprecedented partnership between SELOA and SITL reflects closer ties between the armed forces and a key ecosystem, at a time when resilience, deployment and operational logistics issues are becoming more central than ever.
    The programme included:
    • a round table on resilience at 10 a.m., attended by General Fabrice Feola
    • a technical session on public procurement at 11:20 a.m., open to all
    • a walk-through visit with private operators at 1 p.m.
    • followed, at 2 p.m., by an exclusive debrief of the Excalibur exercise for a selected audience of major transport and logistics players
    SELOA 2026 was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Stanislas de Chargères du Breuil and Commissary General Olivier Marcotte, co-hosted with PFAT, and closed by General Pierre-Yves Rondeau.
    True to its role as a hub for the wider ecosystem, the show brought together the leading organisations representing the main branches of transport and logistics — Union TLF, AUTF, OTRE, FNTR, AVERE, France Supply Chain, ADEME, DGITM, DGE, CGF, AFT, AFTRAL, GNTC and EVOLIS — all present to share analysis, proposals, partnerships and concrete initiatives. 
    Several of them also used the event to formalise new partnerships and agreements, as illustrated by those signed by Union TLF with the Paris Police Prefecture and the National Guard, and by AUTF with ADEME.
     
     
    A “DAYS” PROGRAMME FOR GREATER CLARITY 
     
    One of the defining features of the 2026 edition was the structuring of content around themed Days. SITL therefore redesigned its editorial programme around clear thematic threads — European, Green, Logistic, Multimodal, Resilience & Risk and Maritime — designed to provide a clear reading of the issues, challenges and solutions shaping the sector. 
     
    MÉTAMORPHOSE CENTER: AN EXPERIENTIAL HUB COMING INTO ITS OWN 
     
    At the heart of the show, the Métamorphose Center is increasingly establishing itself, edition after edition, as a platform for inspiration, demonstration and action. Conferences, Tech’xplorations, Smart Solutions Tours, SITL Co-Lab, the Innovation Festival, the Solutions Desk and collaborative formats were all brought together there with the same objective: moving visitors from observation to use, from insight to implementation. 
    Organised in partnership with BearingPoint, the Co-LAB sessions added a further dimension to this set-up, with small-group collaborative sessions focused on two structuring questions: logistics frugality as a new performance framework, and the growing role of agentic AI and robots in operations. Designed as spaces for exchanging ideas and co-constructing solutions, they helped bring out concrete courses of action and shared implementation conditions. 
     
     
    The Métamorphose Center clearly embodied SITL’s ambition to move decisively beyond a simple showcase model and become a place where innovation is tested, compared and discussed as closely as possible to operational needs. The collaborative and immersive formats highlighted the value of an approach based not only on displaying solutions, but also on putting them into context and supporting their adoption.
    MORE OPEN, MORE MATURE, MORE OPERATIONAL INNOVATION
    The 2026 edition reflected the vitality of innovation across the sector, through the partnership with SprintProject for the Innovation Awards by SITL and the Start-up Contest by SITL.
    The Innovation Awards by SITL recognised:
    • Operations: Urbantz
    • Intralogistics: Packsize
    • Infrastructure / Real Estate and Territories: Drop’n Plug
    • Services: Weenlo
    • HR Policy: CGI / City’Pro / Réseau C&S
    • Special Jury Prize: Sensolus (Intralogistics)
    • Special Jury Prize: Monstock (Operations)
    These winners, and more broadly the entries submitted to the competitions, highlighted innovation that is above all practical and operational, designed to reconcile logistics performance with the environmental transition. Logistics real estate is undergoing profound change, with sites that are increasingly shared, mixed-use and reversible; buildings themselves are becoming technological assets — multifunctional, sometimes energy-producing, and designed to support new charging solutions.
     
    On the ground, innovation is also showing that people remain central, especially in the last mile, provided they are better equipped and training is strengthened. In warehouses, automation is advancing rapidly, but in a model that is more hybrid than fully substitutive. Finally, the biggest acceleration is coming from digital technology and data: interoperability, cybersecurity, real-time visibility and reliable forecasting are becoming structuring issues, while AI is gaining ground in TMS, document reading, video analysis, decision support and the automation of time-consuming tasks.
     
    The Start-up Contest by SITL also reached a new milestone. Open for the first time to both exhibiting and non-exhibiting start-ups, it recognised Storm and OuiDrop, confirming the growing maturity of young companies and their ability to address some of the sector’s core challenges.
     
    HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS AND EMPLOYMENT: TWO REALITIES AT THE HEART OF THE SHOW
     
    The 2026 edition gave greater visibility to humanitarian logistics issues through the show’s dedicated area. The presence of the CMA CGM Foundation around the PharmaBox, alongside organisations such as Aviation Sans Frontières, Bioport and the Agence du Don en Nature, served as a reminder that logistics can also be a driver of solidarity, resource pooling and collective efficiency.
    For its part, the Campus continued its role as a space dedicated to employment, recruitment and training. This remains an important feature of the show, in a sector where attractiveness and skills-related challenges remain major issues. Throughout the event, France Travail and AFT helped bring this area to life by supporting candidates, recruiters and visitors with career guidance, job discovery and networking opportunities.
     
    STRONG MOBILISATION FROM COMPANIES AND LEADING INDUSTRY PLAYERS
     
    The ecosystem mobilised on a large scale, in all its diversity. The participation of decision-makers from transport, logistics, supply chain, institutions and leading shippers provided the clearest demonstration of this. Through conferences, speaking slots, immersive formats and exhibition areas, SITL brought the entire value chain into dialogue.
    Among the companies present or represented throughout the show and its content were ORANGE, AMAZON, GEODIS, CEMEX, ESSITY, CEVA LOGISTICS, AXA CLIMATE, SNCF RÉSEAU, ARCELORMITTAL, DAHER, CHRONOPOST, RENAULT TRUCKS and EDF, along with many other major players.
     
    “The sector is under pressure, but it is also highly resilient. The real issue today is no longer paralysis in the face of crises, but the ability to keep delivering, keep producing, make decisions quickly and turn constraints into levers for action. SITL is precisely the place where these issues are tested against reality, where the focus is less on concepts and more on solutions, feedback from the field and decisions that need to be made immediately.”  Jean-Charles Gillet, Director of SITL.

     

     

  • ​Toscano Starts Its Second Chapter in Delhi, Expands With Another Outlet in Pitampura

    ​Toscano Starts Its Second Chapter in Delhi, Expands With Another Outlet in Pitampura

    Delhi, Apr 14: Toscano has steadily become the go-to brand for Italian dining in India. After finding warmth from its patrons in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Delhi, it has come back to the capital with another outlet. Their authentic Tuscan-inspired menu of pizzas, handmade pastas and delicious main courses will now also be available in Pitampura’s Unity One Mall. 

    Co-founded by Chef Jean-Michel Jasserand and Chef Goutham, their combined eye blending European technique with local sensibilities gives Toscano its award-winning edge. Over 20 outlets across India, the regulars know and return for their menu spanning sourdough pizzas, seasonal specials and Italian multi-course experiences. With each dish reflecting balance, technique, and flavour consistency, Toscano transports you to Italy, while still being in Delhi. 

    Look for the Insalata di Formaggio di Capra e Pere with goat cheese and roasted pears; the Pizza Toscano, for pizza lovers, Salmon Grigliato with Norwegian salmon. The Chicken di Toscano, filled with spinach and ricotta, is a staple across every city Toscano has entered. The beverage menu pairs wines and cocktails to the food with the same level of detail by the coming month, until then guests can enjoy the refreshing mocktails at the outlet. The dessert menu ensures a lingering aftertaste of a complete meal. Their house Tiramisu is much talked about, the Crème Brule and Kahlua Mousse have gained a loyal audience across six major cities. 

    The interiors follow the brand sensibility earthy tones, dark green, brown accents, lighting that doesn’t try too hard. Alfresco seating brings in the European element easily within. 

    “Opening our second outlet in Delhi is a proud milestone for Toscano. We are bringing the same obsessive dedication to quality that defines us across India, now available in a new neighbourhood in the capital. We invite Delhi to savor the craft and enjoy the Italian dining experience made with love ,” says Rohit Tokhi, COO. 

    The second address in Delhi is now open. Come in, the menu and hospitality ensures you have a good time.