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  • eVTOL Aircraft Set to Transform Urban Mobility Landscape in India

    New Delhi, July 20: Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are emerging as a potential game-changer for urban transportation in India, offering new possibilities for faster and cleaner mobility in congested cities.

    The technology is expected to support the development of advanced air mobility solutions by enabling quick passenger movement across urban areas while reducing dependence on traditional road transport. With electric propulsion and vertical take-off capabilities, eVTOL aircraft could help address challenges such as traffic congestion and travel delays.

    Industry experts believe that the adoption of eVTOL technology could open new opportunities in areas including urban connectivity, emergency services, and logistics. However, factors such as regulatory approvals, infrastructure development, safety standards, and public acceptance will play a key role in its wider implementation.

    India’s growing focus on electric mobility and advanced transportation solutions is creating opportunities for innovation in the aviation sector. The development of eVTOL systems could mark a significant step towards building smarter, more sustainable urban transport networks.

    The emerging technology represents a new chapter in India’s mobility evolution, combining aviation innovation with the need for efficient and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.

  • Aurum PropTech reports Q1 FY27 results: Total income up 57 percent to INR 121 crore, third consecutive profitable quarter

    Mumbai, July 20: Aurum PropTech Limited’s Q1 FY27 was defined by two parallel achievements: sustained operating strength, with the distribution segment leading growth and rental platforms turning EBITDA positive; and a defining strategic move, with the acquisition of 100% of Housing.com from REA Group.

    Commenting on the results, Mr. Onkar Shetye, Executive Director, Aurum PropTech Limited, said: “Q1 FY27 marks a defining start to the year for Aurum PropTech. We delivered our third consecutive profitable quarter, demonstrating that disciplined execution, improving unit economics and capital-efficient growth can coexist.

    Acquisition of 100% of Housing.com is a transformative milestone, bringing India’s leading real estate discovery platform into our ecosystem and forging a strategic alignment with the REA Group. The combination brings Housing.com’s trusted marketplace with over 58 million average monthly visits and 12 million monthly active users together with Aurum’s integrated transaction ecosystem, laying the foundation for India’s first AI-native real estate operating system.

    Equally encouraging is the strength of our operating businesses, with every platform achieving key profitability milestones. Our data analytics, transaction management and sales automation businesses delivered profitable AI-led growth, while our coliving and family rental platforms achieved EBITDA profitability through stronger operational efficiency and greater scale.

    This quarter reflects three defining themes for Aurum PropTech, sustained profitability, strategic transformation and AI led technology leadership, positioning us to create the most intelligent, integrated platform across the entire real estate lifecycle.”

    Segment Operational Highlights
    Distribution Business
    Scaling data-driven growth across developer ecosystems.

    Sell.do

    India’s leading sales automation platform for real estate developers

    ▪     20+ new developers onboarded; 400+ new licenses added

    ▪     18 customers signed for AI Calling Feature

    ▪     Outcome-based pricing models launched with site-visit success POCs underway

    Aurum Analytica

    Data and lead-intelligence platform for real estate developers

    ▪     145+ active clients with 275+ projects on platform

    ▪     1,34,000+ leads sold in Q1 FY27 – 77% YoY growth

    ▪     Launched AI suite – Aurum Lens (insights), Aurum Converse (voice), Aurum Qonvo (WhatsApp)

    PropTiger

    Full-stack digital real estate transaction and advisory platform

    ▪     155+ active developer clients across 11 active mandates

    ▪     60% YoY growth in gross commission

    ▪     PropPartnerX broker app live across all cities for end-to-end bookings, payouts, and invoicing

    Rental Business
    Expanding the rental horizon across India

    HelloWorld

    Managed coliving platform for young professionals and students

    ▪     255+ active coliving spaces across 16+ cities

    ▪     4.3+ average customer rating across the platform

    ▪     HelloWorld 2.0 launched – brand repositioning from coliving operator to lifestyle identity platform

    NestAway

    India’s premier technology-led rental marketplace

    ▪     9,200+ rentable units across 4,855 houses

    ▪     Deployed AI agents for lead qualification and customer support

    ▪     320 rooms signed, 25 live clusters for Nestaway Select

  • Uttarakhand’s Frozen Food Export Gets Global Boost with First French Fries Shipment to Iraq

    New Delhi, July 20: Uttarakhand has marked a significant milestone in its agricultural export journey with the first shipment of frozen French fries from the state reaching Iraq, with support from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

    The export highlights the growing potential of India’s processed food sector and reflects efforts to connect local producers with international markets. The move is expected to create new opportunities for potato growers, food processors, and exporters in Uttarakhand.

    APEDA has been actively supporting the promotion of value-added agricultural products by facilitating market access, strengthening export networks, and encouraging Indian food products in global markets.

    The successful consignment demonstrates the rising demand for Indian processed food products worldwide and is expected to encourage further expansion of agricultural exports from the state.

    The initiative represents a step forward in strengthening India’s position in the global food supply chain while supporting growth in the country’s agro-processing sector.

  • India Clears QDENGA Dengue Vaccine, Expanding Protection for People Aged 4-60 Years

    New Delhi, July 20: India has approved QDENGA, the country’s first dengue vaccine, for people aged 4 to 60 years, marking an important step towards strengthening dengue prevention and healthcare efforts.

    The approval introduces a new preventive measure against dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that continues to pose a public health challenge in several parts of the country. The vaccine is expected to support efforts to reduce the impact of dengue infections among eligible age groups.

    Health experts said vaccination, along with existing preventive measures such as mosquito control, maintaining hygiene, and early detection of symptoms, will be important in managing the spread of dengue.

    The availability of QDENGA is expected to provide an additional layer of protection for communities and support India’s broader efforts to improve public health preparedness against mosquito-borne diseases.

    The approval marks a significant milestone in dengue prevention and highlights continued progress in strengthening healthcare solutions in India.

  • Consumer Market Maintains Investment Momentum with Dollar 981 Million Deals

    New Delhi, July 20, 2026: Consumer sector deal activity remained resilient in the second quarter of 2026, with transaction values reaching $981 million, according to a recent report.

    The report highlighted continued investor interest in the consumer segment, supported by changing consumption patterns, business expansion opportunities, and growth potential across various categories.

    Despite evolving market conditions, the sector maintained steady momentum as companies focused on strengthening their market presence, expanding operations, and attracting strategic investments.

    Industry experts said the sustained deal activity reflects confidence in India’s consumer market and its long-term growth prospects. The sector continues to remain an important area for investors due to rising demand and increasing consumer opportunities.

    The report noted that ongoing investment trends are expected to support innovation, expansion, and growth across the consumer industry in the coming periods.

  • Luxury off-plan homes bring AED 3.72 billion June sales 

    Luxury off-plan homes bring AED 3.72 billion June sales

     

    Keturah founder says premium property market keeps proving its durability as villa, apartment deals average AED 12.1 million

    Dubai, UAE, July 20: The Dubai luxury real estate market continued to attract a steady flow of investment in June, with developers generating sales transactions worth AED3.72 billion for off-plan homes priced above AED5 million.

    A market analysis from the Keturah luxury brand today reveals that villa buyers accounted for AED1.61 billion across 141 off-plan transactions last month, while apartment sales reached AED2.12 billion from 166 deals – an average of AED 12.1 million per home.

    The strongest villa activity came in the AED5-10 million bracket, where 99 transactions generated AED639.2 million in developer off-plan sales, with a further 30 deals worth AED415.6 million recorded in the AED10-20 million range.

    Data from DXBinteract shows that apartment sales were concentrated in the AED5-10 million bracket, with 111 transactions worth AED722.3 million, followed by 33 deals worth AED475.7 million in the AED10-20 million range.

    Added to the 307 off-plan transactions last month, developers recorded another AED1.01 billion in sales of 58 ready properties above AED5 million at an average of AED17.4 million each.

    Luxury off-plan homes bring AED 3.72 billion June sales

     

    “The premium end of the property market keeps proving its durability,” said Talal M. Al Gaddah, CEO and Founder of the Keturah luxury brand. “Investors are continuing to back Dubai’s long-term trajectory as one of the world’s leading real estate destinations.”

    The company currently has two luxury communities under development in Dubai – Keturah Reserve, the AED5.7 billion bio-living community in Mohammed Bin Rashid City’s District 7, and the Ritz-Carlton Residences at Keturah Resort, on the shores of Dubai Creek, adjacent to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.

    Both developments sit within the top tier of the market, which last month saw seven villa sales in the AED20-50 million range for a total of AED207.9 million, and five deals in the AED50-100 million range worth AED344.9 million.

    Meanwhile, 18 apartment sales in the AED20-50 million range amounted to AED521.5 million and three deals in the AED50-100 million sector totalled AED197 million, while a penthouse in Business Bay sold for AED200 million.

    Dubai Islands was the area recording the highest number of off-plan transactions above AED5 million last month with 48 sales, followed by Dubai South with 39, and Palm Jumeirah with 22.

     

  • HUMAIN AI Literacy Mission (HAILM) Launches Nationally, Aims to Build an AI-Literate Bharat from the Classroom Up

    HUMAIN AI Literacy Mission (HAILM) Launches Nationally, Aims to Build an AI-Literate Bharat from the Classroom Up

    New Delhi, 20 July: The HUMAIN AI Literacy Mission (HAILM) was formally launched at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today, introducing a holistic approach to AI literacy that brings school leaders, teachers and students onto a structured learning pathway. Combining an age-appropriate curriculum for Grades 3 to 12 with live sessions, an LMS, video lessons, interactive activities, teacher development, policy resources and classroom-ready learning materials, HAILM aims to help schools adopt AI education systematically, with foundational-level learning available free to broaden access across geographies.

    The launch comes at a time when artificial intelligence is becoming part of how young people learn, search for information, create content and interact with technology. Yet, access to structured learning that helps students understand how AI works, assess its outputs and recognise its limitations remains uneven. HAILM seeks to address this gap, enabling students to progress from foundational understanding to responsible and practical use.

    Mr. Manit Jain, Chief Visionary, HAILM, outlined the whole-school thinking behind the mission.

    “AI has already started influencing how our children learn, work and make decisions. We must ensure they do not grow up merely as users of this technology, but understand its possibilities, limitations and responsibilities. Building an AI-literate Bharat requires a holistic approach that empowers school leaders to shape informed policies, teachers to guide responsible use, and students to understand the technology shaping their future. By making foundational AI literacy freely accessible and supporting schools through a structured learning pathway, HAILM aims to democratise access to AI education and support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 by preparing a generation that can understand, use and shape emerging technologies responsibly.”.

    Explaining how the mission will translate this vision into practice, Mr. Amit Yadav, CEO, HAILM, said, “For AI literacy to become truly accessible, it has to work within the realities of Indian classrooms. We are designing HAILM as a structured pathway rather than a one-time intervention, with clear support for students, teachers and school leaders. Our aim is to build a model that schools can adopt with confidence across different contexts, while keeping responsible use central to how students encounter AI.”

    Beyond classrooms, wider access to foundational AI literacy can help prepare young people to participate more meaningfully in India’s digital future. As AI is embedded across sectors, early exposure to its responsible and informed use can equip students to engage with technology as informed users, creators and problem-solvers.

    Addressing the launch, Shri Ashish Sood, Minister of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, highlighted the importance of preparing students and educators for an AI-enabled world.

    “Our classrooms have embraced the digital shift; the next step is ensuring students and teachers understand the AI systems shaping the world around them, safely and responsibly. Building this understanding early can help young people engage with technology with greater confidence and judgement. Initiatives that expand access to structured and inclusive AI learning can play an important role in preparing students to navigate emerging technologies responsibly,” said Shri Ashish Sood, Minister of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi.

    Following the launch, HAILM will focus on onboarding schools, expanding teacher-training cohorts and developing partnerships across school education, with further details on institutional collaborations and state-wise rollout to be announced as implementation progresses.

    As HAILM moves from launch to implementation, its focus will be on translating its whole-school approach into meaningful classroom impact, helping build a generation that can understand, question and use AI with greater confidence and responsibility.

  • President Murmu Begins Historic First Visit to Moldova, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

    New Delhi, July 20: President Droupadi Murmu has arrived in Moldova on a historic visit, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the European nation.

    The landmark visit is aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations between India and Moldova and exploring new opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The visit reflects India’s continued efforts to expand engagement with European partners.

    During the visit, discussions are expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, education, culture, and people-to-people connections.

    The historic presidential visit is seen as an important milestone in India-Moldova relations and is expected to further deepen bilateral understanding and collaboration between the two countries.

    The visit highlights India’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships and building closer ties with nations across regions.

  • Deep-Water Ports to Strengthen India’s Maritime Growth

    New Delhi, July 20: India is stepping up efforts to develop deep-water port projects as part of a strategy to strengthen its maritime infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign transshipment hubs.

    The initiative aims to enhance India’s position in global trade by improving port capacity, increasing cargo handling efficiency, and creating stronger connectivity with international shipping routes. Deep-water ports are expected to help accommodate larger vessels and support faster movement of goods.

    The development of advanced port facilities is also aligned with India’s broader efforts to boost logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and improve competitiveness in international trade.

    Officials and industry stakeholders have emphasized that expanding domestic maritime infrastructure will provide greater control over cargo movement and support the growth of manufacturing, exports, and supply chain networks.

    The push for deep-water ports reflects India’s long-term vision of building a self-reliant and globally competitive maritime sector while strengthening its role in global commerce.

  • Floodwaters Disrupt Train Services in Assam as Railway Tracks Go Under Water

    Guwahati, July 20: Train services in Assam have been affected after floodwaters submerged railway tracks at several locations, disrupting normal rail movement in the state.

    Continuous rainfall and rising river levels have caused water accumulation over railway sections, forcing authorities to take precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety. Railway teams are monitoring the affected areas and carrying out inspections to assess the condition of the tracks.

    Passengers have been advised to stay updated on train schedules and follow official travel advisories as restoration work continues. Railway authorities are taking steps to resume services safely once conditions become favourable.

    The flood situation in Assam remains under close watch, with local authorities and emergency teams working to manage the impact of rising water levels and provide necessary support to affected areas.

    Railway officials have stated that passenger safety remains the top priority while efforts are underway to restore normal train operations at the earliest.