Dell Names Anurag Arora as Senior Director, GM for India Consumer Business
Dell Technologies announced the appointment of Anurag Arora as senior director and General Manager, consumer sales for the India market.
Arora will drive business growth, sales and strategy for the consumer segment across the India market.
He brings 28 years of experience with brands across sales, product management, channel distribution, large format retail, e-commerce and brand websites.
Arora joined Dell Technologies in July 2020, and has since played a key role in shaping strategies for the India consumer business, including Dell.com and retail channels.
Nov 22, 2025
Delhi's Khan Market 24th most Expensive Global Retail Spot
Delhi's upscale Khan Market rank slipped one notch to 24th in a global list of the most expensive high-street retail locations, with an annual rent of $223 per sq ft, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Nevertheless, Khan Market remains India's most expensive high street.
As per the Cushman & Wakefield report released, London's New Bond Street became the world's most expensive retail destination, with an annual rent of $2,231 per square foot per year.
Via Monte Napoleone in Milan, Italy, lost its top position and became the 2nd most expensive main street globally with an annual rent of $2,179 per sq ft.
New York's Upper 5th Avenue (49th to 60th Sts) was at third position with an annual rent of $2,000 per sq ft, compared to rank 2nd in the last year's (2025) list.
Global real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield released its flagship retail report 'Main Streets Across The World 2025' that focuses on headline rents in 138 best-in-class urban retail locations globally.
Ashok Leyland Partners with FAMCO Qatar to Boost Presence in Gulf Markets
Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland partnered with Qatar-based Al-Futtaim Group's firm FAMCO Qatar to strengthen presence in the country off the Persian Gulf as part of its overseas expansion plans.
The move builds on Ashok Leyland's expansion into Saudi Arabia with FAMCO KSA last year (2024), reinforcing the strong strategic alliance between Al-Futtaim and Ashok Leyland.
Through its partnership with FAMCO Qatar, Ashok Leyland will introduce its full commercial vehicle range, including the new electric bus, tailored to the needs of local businesses and communities.
Nov 21, 2025
CAG to Establish Centre of Excellence for Financial Audit in Hyderabad
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India announced the creation of a Centre of Excellence for Financial Audit in Hyderabad. The initiative aims to modernise public auditing through advanced technology, global best practices and strengthened analytical capabilities.
The new centre will serve as a national platform for research, training and professional development in financial auditing. It is designed to support the transition towards technology-led audit frameworks, ensuring consistent, high-quality methodologies across audit offices. Officials emphasise that the institution is intended to reinforce fiscal accountability and transparency in public finance.
Nov 20, 2025
Tesla's First India Centre to Open in Gurugram
Electric car-maker Tesla is set to bolster its India presence with the opening of its first full-fledged centre in Gurugram this month (November 2025), marking a key milestone in its bid to expand volumes and retail visibility in a market dominated by European luxury EV makers.
The move came at a time when the US carmaker is facing stiff headwinds globally, from slowing demand in China to cautious investors back home, pushing India higher on its strategic priority list. The Gurugram centre follows the launch of experience centres in Mumbai and Delhi earlier this year.
HDFC Bank Tops India's Brand Value Rankings for 2025
Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, surged past IT consulting behemoth Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and reclaimed its crown as the country's most valued brand, according to the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands report.
HDFC Bank had held the lead from 2014 until TCS moved past it in 2022.
According to the report, India's top 100 most valuable brands together are now worth $523.5 billion, or around 13 per cent of the country's GDP.
Nov 19, 2025
PayU Gets RBI Approval to Operate as Full-Scale Payment Aggregator
PayU, a diversified fintech platform, received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator across online, offline and cross-border transactions, including both inward and outward, under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act.
This approval enables PayU to offer secure, compliant, and seamless payment acceptance, settlement and cross-border solutions for merchants across channels.