Curefoods Acquires Pan-India Rights For Krispy Kreme; To Expand Brand’s Footprint In North India

* Curefoods will now have access to 11 stores in Delhi-NCR, and operate 100+ Krispy Kreme locations across India

Curefoods, has acquired pan-India rights for Krispy Kreme— the global doughnut and coffee brand. The move marks Curefoods’ strategic expansion into the northern region of the country, enabling it to scale Krispy Kreme’s footprint across India.

Previously holding exclusive distribution rights for South India, this acquisition includes a takeover of 11 Krispy Kreme stores in Delhi NCR, comprising 7 physical retail outlets and 4 cloud kitchens, in areas such as Worldmark Aerocity, Select City Walk Mall Saket, Ambience Mall Gurgaon, Promenade Mall Vasant Kunj, and Mall of India Noida, among others.

With this expansion, Curefoods now operates over 100 Krispy Kreme outlets across the country—a mix of dine-in stores and cloud kitchens.

Ankit Nagori, Founder, Curefoods, said, “This marks a pivotal step in Krispy Kreme’s India journey. With full national rights now under our umbrella, we are excited to build a unified strategy for brand growth, customer experience, and innovation across the country. Delhi NCR is the beginning, and we are committed to scaling Krispy Kreme in a way that’s sustainable, accessible, and exciting for our consumers.”

While this announcement marks an entry into North India, Curefoods has also outlined plans to deepen its presence across other parts of the country in the future, including western markets like Mumbai.

The acquisition underscores Curefoods’ long-term vision of bringing globally loved food brands closer to Indian audiences by leveraging its deep distribution networks, operational agility, and consumer insights.

About Curefoods:

Curefoods is a Bangalore-based house of F&B brands, founded by Ankit Nagori in 2020. It houses brands like Kitchens of EatFit, CakeZone, Nomad Pizza, Sharief Bhai, Olio Pizza, Frozen Bottle, Krispy Kreme, Arambam, and many more. Additional information on Curefoods is available at https://curefoods.in.

BMW Motorrad Expands Its Dealer Network Across Indian Market

* JSP Motorrad Inaugurates Its Second Dealership Facility In Bengaluru

* Discover the exciting world of BMW Motorrad with a captivating range of motorcycles, lifestyle products and accessories.

*  Dedicated Aftersales facility for comprehensive vehicle service. #MakeLifeARide #BMWMotorradIndia #BMWMotorrad

BMW Motorrad strengthens its dealer network footprint in India by inaugurating its second dealership facility of JSP Motorrad in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The dealership is located at H. No 115/3, Property No 93/2C, 7th Main Road, B Narayanapura Mahadevapura Post, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka – 560048.

JSP Motorrad represents BMW Motorrad with Sales and Service facilities in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Bengaluru and is headed by Mr. Sudarshan Ponraj, Dealer Principal, JSP Motorrad.

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, “At BMW Motorrad, we go beyond building exceptional motorcycles, we create experiences that last a lifetime. Our rider-first approach and strong dealer network have set new benchmarks in the premium segment. The launch of our second BMW Motorrad dealership in Bengaluru with our trusted partner JSP Motorrad is a testament to the growing demand in this vibrant city. This new facility will further strengthen our footprint and deliver an immersive, personalized and premium ownership journey to our customers.”

Mr. Sudarshan Ponraj, Dealer Principal, JSP Motorrad said, "We are proud to enhance our footprint in Karnataka with the opening of another world-class dealership in Bengaluru. The striking exterior and inviting interior of our facility create a welcoming haven for our rider community to explore the latest BMW Motorrad motorcycles, riding gear, and lifestyle collections. Our mission transcends business; we are devoted to fostering a vibrant riding community that embodies the spirit of adventure, living by our motto: ‘Make Life a Ride.’

The strategically located dealership is spread across 5,200 sq. ft. The showroom displays 15 motorcycles, a customer lounge, BMW Motorrad riding gear, accessories and lifestyle collections zone. The aftersales facility has 4 mechanical bays and equipped with the latest tools and equipment for complete vehicle service. JSP Motorrad delivers international standards of Sales, Service, Spareparts and Business systems in all processes to ensure best-in-class pre and post sales ownership experience.

Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) Opens Admissions For Batch Of 2025-2028

In line with its commitment to skill development and community empowerment, Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) today announced the commencement of the admission process for 2025-2028 batch of the TTTI Regular Program. This pioneering initiative aims to transform academically inclined youth from economically challenged backgrounds in Karnataka into globally competitive technicians through industry-relevant training, fully sponsored by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM).

Established in 2007, TTTI has emerged as a model institution for vocational education in India, offering a three-year fully residential training program in key trades including Automobile Assembly, Weld, Paint, and Mechatronics. Designed with a holistic development approach, the curriculum focuses on Body and Attitude (60%), Knowledge (20%) and Skill (20%) to equip students with not just technical know-how, but also the discipline, and mindset required to excel in the modern manufacturing sector.

Notably, in 2023, TTTI significantly expanded its annual intake from 600 to 1,200 students, with half the seats now reserved for female candidates—advancing gender inclusion in technical education. To support this growth, the institute upgraded its infrastructure with new classrooms, state-of-the-art training equipment, and enhanced residential facilities, including a dedicated girls’ dormitory. Students also benefit from stipends, further enabling access to a well-rounded and industry-relevant learning experience.

Sharing his thoughts, Mr. G. Shankara, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “At Toyota, we believe that real progress begins with empowering people through the right opportunities. The Toyota Technical Training Institute reflects this belief—offering fully-funded world-class skill training to deserving youth from rural Karnataka. By expanding our intake and strengthening gender inclusivity, we are not only supporting the Skill India Mission but also building a future-ready workforce that will drive India’s manufacturing excellence. We invite passionate young minds to be part of this transformative journey.”

Further to promote skilling, TTTI has been selected as one of the institutes under the Japan India Institute for Manufacturing [JIM] skill transfer promotion program, aimed at inculcating Japanese-style manufacturing skills and practices, thereby contributing to ‘Skill India’ Mission of the Government of India. Also recognized by the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC), and the Directorate General of Training (DGT), TTTI provides students the opportunity to compete in national and international skill competitions, including the WorldSkills (Skill Olympics). TTTI students have consistently excelled at the global stage—winning medals and Medallions of Excellence in Mechatronics, Prototype Modelling, and Additive Manufacturing from 2015 to 2024, with recent achievements including a Sustainable Practice Award in 2024. 

* Register your name through this link https://forms.office.com/r/UxSGWqBcGU or QR Code scan. (Please keep your recent passport size photo & Internet copy of SSLC marks card ready before clicking on the link) Eligible Candidate will be contacted through registered telephone number.

API Holdings Limited Supercharges Its Digital Health Technology Stack With IBM Instana

API Holdings Limited (“API”), among India’s largest digital healthcare platform and the parent company of the entities owning leading brands such as PharmEasy, Thyrocare, and Retailio, today announced their collaboration with IBM to harness the power of AI-driven automated observability to proactively manage their application stack using IBM Instana. This has empowered API to deliver seamless healthcare services to customers while accelerating time-to-market for new services.

With IBM Instana, API has deployed full-stack, real-time observability across its complex microservices architecture, ensuring rapid incident detection, accelerated root cause analysis, and continuous performance optimization for its consumer and enterprise applications. This has resulted in up to 30% reduction in Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for issues, improved developer productivity, and created a scalable observability foundation for future growth of their application landscape.

“IBM Instana has become our command center for incident management - intuitive, developer-friendly, and powerful. From real-time alerts to precise root cause analysis, it plays a central role in maintaining our application uptime ultimately enhancing customer trust. A high confidence on application monitoring and uptime has made more time for our Tech teams to innovate and perform higher value work like rapidly launching new services on its platforms,” said Vivek Kumar Singh, Vice President, Engineering, API.

IBM Instana is currently deployed across three major businesses owned by API - PharmEasy, Thyrocare, and Retailio to monitor a diverse range of mission-critical applications. Its seamless integration with automation systems and collaboration tools ensures real-time alerts through chat platforms and rapid incident resolution via virtual meeting platforms.

“Succeeding in today’s competitive digital healthcare sector demands always-on performance and instant incident resolution. Our work with API exemplifies how having insights-driven visibility of application and infrastructure environments can enable healthcare businesses drive productivity, innovate at pace, stay resilient, and continually deliver value to customers,” said Viswanath Ramaswamy, Vice President, Technology, IBM India & South Asia.

About API Holdings

API Holdings Limited, established in 2019, is India's leading digital healthcare platform, operating a comprehensive ecosystem that addresses diverse healthcare needs. The company's portfolio includes well-known brands such as PharmEasy, Docon, Thyrocare, Retailio, and Aknamed. Under these brands, a range of services are offered, including home delivery of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, teleconsultations, diagnostic and radiology tests. The company's mission is to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable across India by integrating technology with healthcare services.

About IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

Third Wave Coffee Unveils Summer Collection Of Bobbles, Mango Treats & Sundaes

* From popping boba and tropical lemonades to seasonal mango desserts and sundaes — this new line-up is crafted to offer refreshing options for the warmer months.

Third Wave Coffee has launched its limited-time summer menu featuring a range of refreshing beverages and desserts. The seasonal line-up features Bobbles - drinks infused with juicy popping bobas, along with new Mango Treats & Ice Cream -  each thoughtfully crafted with a contemporary twist for summers.

This Summer Collection brings 9 new Bobbles, combining refreshing flavors with popping bobas for a zesty, guilt-free treat. Most Bobble beverages are also under 100 calories — a refreshing shift that doesn’t compromise on taste. The collection comes as three distinct variants: Bobble Lemonades, available in Mango, Cranberry Hibiscus, and Lychee Jasmine flavors; Bobble Iced Teas, offering a cooling blend of floral and fruity notes; and Bobble Cold Brews, a sweet-meets-caffeinated combination that delivers a distinctly energizing experience. Available in Mango, Lychee Jasmine, and Cranberry Hibiscus, Bobble Cold Brews blend the bold richness of coffee with an unexpected twist of tropical fruit and floral infusions. Each variant is crafted to provide a unique flavour experience, allowing customers to choose based on their preferences.

Third Wave Coffee brings back the OG Mango Milkshake - a creamy, rich classic that captures the true spirit of summers with that rich distinct mango flavour. Customers can also  explore the all new Mango Crème Cheesecake and the Mango Velvet Pudding, both offering a modern, flavourful twist on the conventional mango. The menu also features a curated selection of sundaes available at select outlets, for that extra layer of delight. Chocolate-lovers can dig into the Chocolanche Sundae trio, with the Chocolanche Overload Sundae, Messy Vanilla & Chocolanche Sundae, and Blush Chocolanche Sundae. For those craving something rich and nutty, the Nutcracker Brownie Sundae is the perfect pick-me-up treat. If fruity notes are what you seek, the Banana Split Sundae and Sun-Kissed Sundae offer creamy, bright flavours that hit the spot.

Available for a limited time, the Bobbles and Mango Treats can be enjoyed at all Third Wave Coffee cafés nationwide, while the tempting  Sundaes are exclusively available at select cafes.

About Third Wave Coffee: Third Wave Coffee is a coffee and food QSR brand founded by Sushant Goel, Anirudh Sharma and Ayush Bathwal in 2015. With a commitment to quality and innovation, the homegrown coffee QSR chain has rapidly expanded to over 145 stores nationwide, earning a reputation as one of the fastest-growing coffee brands in the country. Third Wave Coffee is dedicated to providing a high-quality coffee-first experience to its customers across the country with a specific focus on high-quality beans, convenient locations and a technology-enabled consumer experience. Celebrated as a trailblazer in the industry, the brand was recognised as one of the ET Now Best Brands of 2024. For more information, visit Third Wave Coffee at https://www.thirdwavecoffeeroasters.com.

PNB Launches “Monthly Retail Outreach Programme”: Empowering Every Customer

Punjab National Bank (PNB), the nation’s leading public sector bank, introduces its comprehensive “Monthly Retail Outreach Programme”— a nationwide strategic initiative being organized on 15.05.2025 to reach out to Pan India customers for offering tailored financial solutions in various retail lending segments.

PNB Monthly Retail Outreach Programme brings a wide range of lending solutions under one platform, providing accessibility to essential financial products with competitive interest rates and minimal TAT & documentation requirements.

Customers can benefit from a variety of exclusive offerings: -

Home Loan: Interest rates starting from at 7.95%, with 100% waiver on processing charges.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Interest rates starting from at 6.50%, can be availed through both digital as well as offline mode.

Car Loan: Interest rates starting from 8.30%, with 100% waiver on processing charges.

Education Loan: Interest rates starting from 7.65% for meritorious students pursuing higher education at over 860 premier institutes.

The programme offers on-the-spot consultations, instant eligibility checks and in- principal sanction to eligible customers. Customers can also avail Home Loan, Loan under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Vehicle Loan and Education Loan through our digital channel i.e. PNB ONE App.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ashok Chandra, MD & CEO, PNB, stated: “Our Monthly Retail Outreach Programme is all about putting our customers first. Our aim is to offer financial solutions that are not only personalised to meet each customer’s unique needs, but also easily accessible. Our efforts are to reach out to the people to cater their financial needs, whether it’s through our digital platform or at a nearby branch. We’re committed to making customer’s financial journey smooth, simple, and supportive.”

Customers can also explore these exclusive offerings by visiting their nearest PNB branch, accessing the PNB ONE App, or contacting the bank's dedicated helplines.

Detailed information is also available on www.pnbindia.in.

EKA Mobility Secures Letter Of Award (LOA) For 750 Electric Buses

EKA Mobility has been awarded the Letter of Award (LOA) for the supply and deployment of 750 state-of-the-art electric buses across 11 cities in Andhra Pradesh. EKA Mobility has joined forces with GreenCell Mobility, India's leading electric bus mass mobility solution provider, to execute this order.

This large-scale deployment will see the rollout of both 9-meter and 12-meter fully electric buses across eleven cities in the state, including Amravati, Anantapur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Nellore, Guntur, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, and Tirupati.

The order includes 129 nine-meter (9m) and 621 twelve-meter (12m) fully electric buses, marking a significant stride in the state’s transition to sustainable public transport. This award comes after CESL’s issuance of the Letter of Confirmation of Quantity (LOCQ) and Rajasthan’s LOA for 675 electric buses announced last week, marking a major milestone in India’s e-mobility journey.

Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman of EKA Mobility & Pinnacle Industries Limited, said, “We are proud to partner with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and collaborate with GreenCell Mobility to deliver green, smart, and efficient transportation solutions for the people of the state. This partnership marks a significant step toward building smarter, more sustainable cities across India.”

Mr. Devndra Chawla, MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility, remarked, "We are honoured to join hands with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to support the state’s transition to sustainable public transport. This project is a major milestone in our mission to transform mass mobility through zero-emission electric buses. Together, we are enabling cleaner cities, generating green jobs, and building a more sustainable future for millions"

This order adds to EKA Mobility’s growing portfolio of large-scale public transport projects, following recent orders worth approximately ?150 crore from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) and approximately ?400 crore from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).