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Bengaluru’s corridor around Kempegowda International Airport is emerging as a mixed-use growth zone as real estate saturation builds across Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Whitefield, Aishwarya Kumar reports for businessline. Companies are moving outward in search of larger spaces and better value, driving demand from aviation, logistics, GCCs, manufacturing firms, and end-users across the Hebbal–Manyata–Devanahalli corridor. Employment hubs such as Manyata Tech Park, Kirloskar Business Park, and the Aerospace SEZ are linked to this shift, along with rising NRI investor interest, the report says. “The immediate airport vicinity is witnessing strong demand, driven by improved connectivity, rapid infrastructure upgrades, and the rise of employment clusters across aerospace, logistics and hospitality,” says Priyanka Raju, Director, Kalyani Developers. Bengaluru recorded about 14.95 million sq. ft. of net office leasing in 2025, with up to 10% coming from this corridor, according to Anarock Group data. ORR accounted for about 50% of leasing, while Whitefield contributed around 20–25%. Deal sizes in the corridor are often large, frequently exceeding one lakh sq. ft. Absorption is improving as social infrastructure such as schools, retail, and healthcare develops, while cost remains a key factor driving demand, the report adds. Anchors such as KIADB Aerospace Park and Devanahalli Business Park are supporting growth, while discussions around an aerotropolis model are beginning to take shape, though development remains in early phases. “Demand is being shaped by infrastructure upgrades and connectivity along the main airport corridor. Over the next two-five years, growth will be increasingly anchored around planned, integrated, mixed-use ecosystems rather than linear office clusters,” says Ravindra Pai, MD Century Real Estate. Can Bengaluru's airport corridor reshape real estate growth beyond ORR and Whitefield? Share your thoughts in the comments section. Source: https://lnkd.in/deWdw3D2 ✍ Dhritiman Deb 📸 Getty Images #BengaluruRealEstate #KempegowdaAirport #CommercialRealEstate

Indian exporters are moving away from traditional bank transfers to faster digital payment platforms, Kunal Talgeri reports for Mint. Earlier, exporters depended on banks using SWIFT for cross-border payments. These transfers often took three to five days and involved unclear forex conversion spreads and processing delays. Firms such as Azul Arc and Purple Cliq Ventures reported delays in receiving payments due to banking processes, including holidays and compliance checks, the report says. To address this, exporters are adopting RBI-approved payment aggregators like Skydo, XFlow, PayGlocal, and others that offer faster settlements, often within 24 hours, and clearer visibility on forex rates. The RBI has also issued guidelines to speed up inward remittances and ensure same-day or next-day credit in many cases. This move comes as India’s export and remittance volumes continue to rise sharply, the report says further. “When we are initiating a transaction through them, we know exactly what forex rate we are going to get it at. We don’t have to wait till the money reaches India. This is a huge value-add because we have pricing predictability and transparency from the beginning,” says Tej Mulgaonkar, Head of Product and Technology at Drip Capital. Fintech platforms also use virtual accounts to collect payments locally before transferring them to India. This improves visibility and reduces delays for exporters, adds the report. Will fintech platforms permanently replace banks in cross-border payments? Share your thoughts in the comments section. Source: https://lnkd.in/gV4gUiGb ✍ Dhritiman Deb 📸 Getty Images #IndianExports #DigitalPayments #FintechIndia #CrossBorderPayments

Today we unveil the 2026 LinkedIn Top Companies list, our annual data-backed ranking of the top 25 large workplaces to grow your career in India. No matter where you are in your professional journey, this list is a resource to identify the companies setting their employees up for long-term career success, explore open roles, build your network, and more. Check out who made this year’s list and weigh in using #LinkedInTopCompanies.

करियर में तरक्की के लिए स्किल्स, अनुशासन, और मेहनत के साथ-साथ वक्त का सही उपयोग करने की कला भी ज़रूरी है। आइए जानें टाइम मैनेजमेंट के लिए कुछ टिप्स: ⏰ हर दिन के लिए योजना बनाएँ और महत्वपूर्ण कामों को पहले खत्म करें। दैनिक योजना बनाने से आपको पता चलेगा कि कितना समय किस कार्य में लगाने की ज़रूरत है। ⏰ काम को सही समय पर खत्म करने के लिए टाइम ब्लॉकिंग की तकनीक अपनाएँ। इससे हर काम के लिए सीमित समय तय हो जाता है, और ध्यान भटकने की संभावना कम होती है। ⏰ काम पर फोकस करते समय डिस्ट्रैक्शन से दूर रहें। काम के बीच में छोटे-छोटे ब्रेक लें, ताकि आपको आराम मिले और थकान कम हो। ⏰ टाइम मैनेजमेंट का एक अहम हिस्सा है कुछ चीजों के लिए "न" कहना सीखना। अगर आप सब काम के लिए हाँ कहते हैं, तो आपके लिए जो महत्वपूर्ण है, वह टास्क खत्म करने में दिक्कत होगी। ⏰ दिन के अंत में 10 मिनट निकालकर देखें कि क्या-क्या काम पूरे हुए और कौनसे कार्य कल कर सकते हैं। इस रिव्यू की मदद से आप अगले दिन की दिनचर्या भी बना सकते हैं। बेहतर टाइम मैनेजमेंट के लिए आपके क्या टिप्स हैं? कमेंट्स में हमारे साथ साझा करें। स्रोत: News18 India: https://lnkd.in/dWRgXR6W ABP Live: https://lnkd.in/d4hAGc-D ✍ : Isha Chitnis 📸 : Getty Images

Indian IT firms are in a reset mode, suggest several reports. IT firms in India are increasingly accelerating acquisitions, Sanjana B and Venkatesha Babu report for businessline. This is not for scale but to plug capability gaps in AI, cloud, and specialised domains, the report says. Deals worth over $4 billion have been signed across H2 FY26 spanning more than 10 acquisitions. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) acquired Coastal Cloud for $700 million to boost AI-led consulting, while Wipro struck a $375-million deal for Mindsprint. Infosys and mid-tier players like Coforge are similarly targeting vertical expertise and platform capabilities. “Rather than buying a scale, firms are buying missing pieces,” notes HCLTech CEO Vijayakumar C, indicating a move towards capability-led growth. However, performance remains uneven at these top IT firms, highlights another report by Business Standard. While TCS and Infosys indicated stabilising demand, HCLTech and Wipro flagged continued volatility, with weak discretionary spending weighing on growth. This comes even as AI is expected to unlock a $300–400-billion opportunity, while driving 2–3% annual deflation in traditional IT services as automation improves productivity and shifts deals towards outcome-based, modular contracts. The pressure is also visible in markets. Nearly $115 billion has been wiped off IT sector valuations over the last four months, with the NSE Nifty IT Index down nearly 25% in 2026, underperforming the broader NSE Nifty 50, points another report by Business Standard. Weak global demand, combined with uncertainty around AI’s impact on legacy business models, continues to weigh on investor sentiment. How do you think IT firms should prepare for an AI-first world? Share your thoughts in the comments section. ✍: Nakul Ghai 📷: Getty Images Source: businessline: https://lnkd.in/dW4aDHB4 Business Standard: https://lnkd.in/dSubj3Ef https://lnkd.in/ddnNWWn9 #IT #Revenues #Technology #Acquisitions

The world of work is changing quickly — and skill and job demands are shifting alongside it. LinkedIn data shows that members today have a 40% broader skillset compared to almost a decade ago. Adopting that spirit of adaptability — and seeking out employers that foster it — is critical to stay ahead of the curve. To help professionals navigate these changes with confidence, @LinkedIn Learning has unlocked a series of related courses, free until May 27, on topics from rerouting your own career path to driving career advancement amid disruption. Check out the full learning path here, or start with an individual course below: https://lnkd.in/eZGyfw_q 💡 Building Career Agility and Resilience in the Age of AI by Jenny Foss: https://lnkd.in/epzig3d3 🤝 How to Be an Adaptable Employee during Change and Uncertainty by Dorie Clark: https://lnkd.in/dQA6zp84 📈 Learning to Be Promotable by Elizabeth Lotardo, Lisa Earle McLeod: https://lnkd.in/e_C2QuNe 🧠 Get Unstuck: Make a Plan to Move Your Career Forward by Emilie Aries, SPHR: https://lnkd.in/eUQQbYg9 🤖 Disrupting Yourself by Whitney Johnson: https://lnkd.in/emACumzi Weigh in below: How are you staying competitive in today’s job market? #LinkedInTopCompanies 

In this week’s recap, we dive into the key stories sparking conversations in the world of technology. From India emerging as a frontrunner in digital sovereignty investments to geopolitical uncertainties slowing down GCC expansion, here’s a look at the tech stories creating a buzz. Watch the video and share your take — what do you think is the biggest tech story of the week? Source: Tanya Pandey - The Economic Times https://lnkd.in/d96rQq88 https://lnkd.in/dBeekAth KG Narendranath - Financial Express (India) https://lnkd.in/dBsfF9_M ✍ Dhritiman Deb 🎥 Getty Images #LinkedInVideo #TechWrapIndia

In this week’s recap, we dive into the key stories that are sparking conversations in the world of finance. From the RBI launching a new e-mandate framework for recurring digital payments to banks offering up to 30% pay raises to attract investment bankers, here’s a look at the finance stories making waves. Watch the video and share your take — what do you think is the biggest finance story this week? Source: businessline https://lnkd.in/dKFByWnB https://lnkd.in/d5YBRaUY Rajesh Mascarenhas - Bloomberg https://lnkd.in/d49T-TPe ✍ Dhritiman Deb 🎥 Dhritiman Deb #LinkedInVideo #FinanceWrap

Overseas acquisitions by Indian drugmakers are gaining pace as companies move away from generics, Jessica Jani reports for Mint. Firms are increasingly scouting global assets to build capabilities in innovation, specialty drugs, and biotech. Most are pursuing targeted, mid-sized deals, although a few large transactions are now being explored, say experts. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Zydus Lifesciences are exploring multi-billion dollar deals, while Intas Pharmaceuticals, Natco Pharma, and Lupin Limited have already executed mid-sized deals across the U.S., South Africa, and Europe, the report notes. "The first wave of outbound M&As were for generic capabilities. But we are now seeing companies looking to acquire innovative companies and high-end specialist segments," Nitin Lath, Managing Director— Corporate Finance, Alvarez & Marsal India, told Mint. Outbound pharma deals could reach about $20 billion over the next four to five years, driven by price erosion in generics, global uncertainties, and a shift toward biologics, he added. Global factors driving this shift include price erosion in generics, tariff risks, and a broader move toward biologics. Companies are also expanding into markets like Latin America, South Africa, and China through acquisitions and licensing deals, the report says further. “Unlike the large, transformative deals we’ve seen globally, Indian pharma is more likely to pursue targeted, capability-led acquisitions rather than scale-at-any-cost transactions,” said Salil Kallianpur, an independent pharma analyst. Will these global deals help Indian drugmakers build a stronger presence beyond generics? Share your take in the comments section. Source: https://lnkd.in/dnJSe6pE ✍ Dhritiman Deb 📸 Getty Images #IndianPharma #PharmaIndustry #Biotech #LifeSciences #Healthcare

India’s luxury retail market is steadily moving beyond metro hubs, Apoorva Mittal reports for The Economic Times. The demand for luxury items and goods is expanding and deepening across smaller cities as wealth spreads and consumer exposure rises, according to Bain & Company estimates. While metros continue to lead in maturity, a significant share of luxury consumption is now coming from cities such as Kanpur, Kochi, Jaipur, and Srinagar, with Tata CLiQ Luxury reporting 57% of its FY26 revenue from non-metro cities. This shift reflects a broader change in how luxury is perceived and purchased, the report says. “The traditional stereotypes that luxury consumption is different between Mumbai, Delhi and perhaps other markets is becoming far less relevant today,” says Sathyajit Radhakrishnan, CEO, International Brands, at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail. He points to a more consistent, nationally aligned mindset among globally aware consumers. Instead of being defined by geography, luxury consumption is increasingly shaped by consumer journeys and behaviour, the report adds. What does this mean? Buyers today range from aspirational first-time purchasers to first-generation wealth creators and legacy consumers, each with different motivations and spending patterns. In emerging cities, aspiration remains strong, but discovery is often driven by deeper engagement and storytelling, the report says further. At the same time, the nature of demand is evolving. There is a shift from occasion-led purchases, such as weddings and milestones, to everyday lifestyle consumption, particularly among younger and first-generation affluent consumers, note industry experts. This is forcing brands to move beyond traditional retail strategies and focus on curated experiences, private networks and personalised outreach, the report adds. How do you think this trend will impact luxury brands? Share your thoughts in the comments section. ✍: Nakul Ghai 📷: Getty Images Source: The Economic Times: https://lnkd.in/djS6iaYc #Retail #Luxury #Nonmetros