* Trendsquares World of Gardens introduces four globally inspired garden ecosystems at World of Gardens, signalling a shift from amenity-led projects to lifescape-driven communities.
As Bengaluru continues to grow and densify, the way homes are being designed is quietly evolving. For today’s homebuyer, it is no longer just about location or amenities - it is about how a home supports everyday life. This has led to the emergence of “garden-led living,” where open spaces are not treated as add-ons, but as an essential part of how people live, unwind, and connect.
This shift is especially visible in East Bengaluru, across micro-markets such as Whitefield and Sadaramangala, where buyers are increasingly seeking homes that offer calm, space, and a sense of community alongside connectivity. Trendsquares World of Gardens reflects this new way of thinking - building lifespaces where nature, design, and daily living come together seamlessly. Instead of a single central park, the development is shaped around four distinct garden environments - Balinese, Japanese, Spanish, and English - each designed to support a different rhythm of life.
Whether it is a quiet moment to pause, an active space to move, or a setting to spend time with family and neighbours, these gardens are woven into the community in a way that feels natural and intuitive.
Balinese-inspired spaces bring a sense of calm and unhurried living.
Japanese zones create balance through mindful movement and quiet reflection.
Spanish courtyards encourage connection and shared experiences.
English-style greens support everyday family life through play, walks, and outdoor activities.
What this creates is not just open space, but spaces that are lived in every day - morning walks, conversations with neighbours, children playing freely, or simply stepping out for a breath of fresh air. By distributing these experiences across the community, the design feels less crowded, more intuitive, and closer to how people naturally want to live.
Commenting on this emerging trend, R. Rajasekhar Reddy, Founder & Managing Director, Trendsquares, said: “At Trendsquares, we have always believed in building lifespaces - not just homes. The way people live has changed, and open spaces can no longer be treated as a percentage on paper. They have to be designed for everyday use. At World of Gardens, we wanted to create multiple environments that people can experience through the day, rather than a single central space. In a city like Bengaluru, the real value lies in how thoughtfully we create space - so that it adds meaning to everyday living.”
An Anarock Research Spokesperson noted: “While housing sales across the top seven cities declined ~14% in 2025, overall sales value rose ~6%, indicating a shift towards higher-value, better-designed homes. Nearly 45% of buyers now prefer 3BHKs. In this context, ‘garden-led’ formats - offering functional, well-distributed open spaces - are seeing stronger traction, particularly in East Bengaluru.”
Demand Trends Supporting the Shift
The trend aligns with evolving homebuyer preferences. Post-pandemic, buyers are prioritising open environments, well-being, and community infrastructure, often over incremental increases in apartment size .
East Bengaluru: A Second Phase of Growth
East Bengaluru is entering a new phase of development. While earlier growth was driven by connectivity and IT expansion, the current phase is defined by liveability, spatial quality, and environmental integration. Projects like World of Gardens - spread across ~12 acres with nearly 90% open space and a limited number of towers - highlight a shift towards balanced density and design-led planning .
A Structural Shift in Urban Living
The emergence of garden-led living signals a broader recalibration in residential development - where open space is positioned as a functional asset, not a visual add-on. As Bengaluru continues to grow, the ability to balance density, usability, and long-term liveability is likely to define the next phase of housing.
About Trendsquares
Trendsquares is a Bengaluru-based real estate developer dedicated to building Lifescapes thoughtfully designed environments that enrich the way people live, grow, and connect. With a strong presence across Bengaluru’s high-growth micro-markets, the company focuses on creating premium residential communities characterised by expansive open spaces, timeless architecture, and a deep commitment to quality and customer trust. Every project is guided by a design-first philosophy, ensuring a harmonious balance of aesthetics, utility, vastu principles, natural light, and sustainability.
Known for its customer-first ethos and meticulous attention to detail, Trendsquares delivers homes that go beyond structures crafting vibrant, future-ready communities centred on wellness, liveability, and long-term value. Through responsible development and meaningful placemaking, the brand continues to shape lifescapes that stand the test of time.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tech Mahindra Adopts SAP Joule For Consultants To Accelerate AI-Driven Transformation Across India
SAP, a market leader in enterprise application software and business AI, today announced that Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, is adopting SAP Joule for Consultants to strengthen its SAP delivery capabilities and support faster enterprise transformation programs. By integrating SAP Joule for Consultants the company aims to streamline implementation workflows for customers across the entire SAP project lifecycle—from discovery and design to development, testing, and post-deployment support.
Empowering Consultants with AI at Scale
Building on SAP’s Suite-First and AI-First strategy, the collaboration will streamline business processes, with Joule integrated across applications to provide AI insights and improve productivity.
This aligns with Tech Mahindra’s “AI Delivered Right” strategy that empowers enterprises by equipping them with the tools and processes to maximize AI investment from strategy development to solution implementation.
Grounded in SAPs most authoritative knowledge base, including content not available to third-party tools, SAP Joule for Consultants transforms SAP’s deep institutional expertise into an intelligent conversational assistant for consulting teams.
Building on Tech Mahindra’s extensive domain expertise, the solution is expected to enable several key benefits for its consulting teams, including:
Faster knowledge discovery: Consultants can retrieve relevant SAP documentation, implementation guidance, and best practices through natural language queries – early deployments indicate up to 28–30% reduction in research time.
Efficient project execution: By simplifying access to trusted technical guidance and implementation standards, teams can accelerate delivery across SAP transformation projects.
Tangible consultant productivity improvement: Automating routine research and knowledge retrieval can help consultants save 2 hours per day, enabling greater focus on high-value strategic activities.
Greater accuracy and consistency: Access to authoritative guidance helps teams follow proven implementation approaches and maintain alignment with established standards.
Accelerated cloud transformation: Strengthening Tech Mahindra’s capabilities in supporting enterprise transformation journeys such as RISE with SAP, SAP Joule for Consultants enables organizations to accelerate cloud migration and improve delivery quality, lowering total cost of ownership (TCO).
Vinay Sanil, Global SAP Practice Head, Tech Mahindra, said, “Enterprises today are moving rapidly from AI experimentation to scaled, outcome-driven transformation. However, a key challenge remains fragmented access to knowledge and the time-intensive nature of translating expertise into execution. Our adoption of SAP Joule for Consultants addresses this gap by embedding AI-driven intelligence directly into the delivery lifecycle. By enabling instant access to trusted SAP knowledge and automating routine tasks, we are empowering our consultants to enhance productivity, accelerate project timelines, and deliver greater value to customers.”
Advancing AI-Driven Enterprise Transformation in India
The selection reflects accelerating Business AI adoption across India, as enterprises modernize core processes and move from experimentation to scaled AI deployment. SAP continues to see strong momentum for the SAP Business Suite, with organizations across industries using embedded AI to reimagine finance, supply chain, HR, and customer experience functions.
By embedding SAP Joule for Consultants into delivery workflows, Tech Mahindra is enabling faster time-to-value for customers while improving overall project quality and execution speed across SAP transformation programs.
Ravinder Amar, Vice President - Enterprise Business, SAP India Subcontinent, said, “AI is redefining how enterprise transformation is delivered. With SAP Joule for Consultants, Tech Mahindra gains direct access to SAP’s most comprehensive knowledge foundation, empowering its teams to translate AI innovation into measurable business outcomes. We are proud to support our partners as they scale intelligent delivery capabilities across India and beyond.”
Tech Mahindra joins a growing ecosystem of global system integrators and consulting firms, including KPMG and Wipro, that are leveraging SAP Joule for Consultants to enable more efficient, insight-led digital transformation programs worldwide.
About SAP
As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP (NYSE:SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visit www.sap.com.
UNIQLO Media Announcement - UNIQLO Announces New Stores In Pune And Bengaluru
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the opening of two new stores, located at Phoenix Market City, Pune (opening 15 May), and Phoenix Marketcity Bangalore (opening 5 June), bringing LifeWear to more people in key urban markets.
Driven by growing customer appreciation its for high‑quality, functional clothing, the new stores are part of UNIQLO’s ongoing expansion in India, bringing its LifeWear philosophy – clothing designed make everyday living better – to more customers across the country.
“The response from our customers in India has been incredibly encouraging, especially in cities like Pune and Bengaluru where there is a growing demand for simple, high-quality everyday clothing,” said Kenji Inoue, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, UNIQLO India. “With these new stores, we look forward to reaching even more customers and continuing to bring LifeWear to people across India.”
The Pune store at Phoenix Market City and the Bengaluru store at Phoenix Marketcity Bangalore will each span approximately 21,000 sq. ft., offering UNIQLO’s full range of LifeWear for men, women, and children. Designed to deliver a seamless and engaging shopping experience, both locations will feature modern store layouts alongside the brand’s signature visual identity.
Further details about the store opening, including opening date, special offers, and opening celebrations, will follow in the coming weeks.
For more information about UNIQLO and its collections, please visit the website or download the UNIQLO India Official App.
Driven by growing customer appreciation its for high‑quality, functional clothing, the new stores are part of UNIQLO’s ongoing expansion in India, bringing its LifeWear philosophy – clothing designed make everyday living better – to more customers across the country.
“The response from our customers in India has been incredibly encouraging, especially in cities like Pune and Bengaluru where there is a growing demand for simple, high-quality everyday clothing,” said Kenji Inoue, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, UNIQLO India. “With these new stores, we look forward to reaching even more customers and continuing to bring LifeWear to people across India.”
The Pune store at Phoenix Market City and the Bengaluru store at Phoenix Marketcity Bangalore will each span approximately 21,000 sq. ft., offering UNIQLO’s full range of LifeWear for men, women, and children. Designed to deliver a seamless and engaging shopping experience, both locations will feature modern store layouts alongside the brand’s signature visual identity.
Further details about the store opening, including opening date, special offers, and opening celebrations, will follow in the coming weeks.
For more information about UNIQLO and its collections, please visit the website or download the UNIQLO India Official App.
Limca Hands Over The Feed: Ananya Panday Takes Charge As Brand Ambassador And Social Media Lead
* The iconic lime 'n' lemoni drink taps one of India's most popular Gen Z voices to shape its digital world
Link: https://youtu.be/S9_3Wt6zpV8?si=9ajkwQuAVl12xSON
There's a new name behind the Limca feed, and she's got followers of her own! Limca, India’s most loved lime ‘n’ lemoni drink has appointed Ananya Panday in a dual role as the brand's new face and as its Social Media Manager, putting the actor in the driver's seat of how the brand shows up, speaks, and connects online.
The Limca girl has always held a special place in culture, and every generation in the past has had their own icon of freshness. In 2026, the effervescent and bubbly Ananya Panday takes on the role of the new Limca girl. But in a first-of-its-kind move, Limca is handing Ananya the keys to its content world, letting her instincts, her humour, and her ease in front of a camera define what the brand feels like in 2026. Having refreshed India for over five decades with its distinctive Lime 'n' Lemoni taste and signature cloudy bubbles, the brand's legacy of instant upliftment and taazgi now has a bold new voice behind it.
All this new refreshing content will part of the brand’s new campaign, ‘Feel the Taazgi’. Expect a lot of fresh, peppy and bubbly content that brings a burst of taazgi to a hot summer day. Even the line ‘Feel The Taazgi’ captures this sensorial invitation to the brand’s signature upliftment.
Ankita Mahna, Senior Director, Marketing – Hydration, Sports and Tea, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia said, “Limca has always lived in the everyday: in the moments people reach for something that just refreshes them, simply and instantly. As the brand steps into its next chapter, our ambition is to build a presence that feels just as immediate and intuitive. Ananya brings a rare combination of natural content instinct, and deep social media connect with young India. By placing her as the shaper of how Limca shows up, we are creating a more participative, authentic space for the brand.”
Ananya Panday said, “Social media is a big part of how I connect with my fans and audiences. So, when Limca said they wanted me to run the feed, not just be in a post, I thought that was different. Getting to be a Social Media Manager is one of the most fun projects I've been involved in. I also grew up on that lime 'n' lemoni taazgi, and now I get to make sure everyone feels it on their feed too!”
Yash Kulshresth, Co-Founder & CCO, ^atom network (Limca’s Social Media Agency) said, Ananya has long been the OG social media queen, and that made her the perfect collaborator for Limca. She’s not just the face of it but also an active creative voice behind it. It’s the first of many exciting pieces of work we have planned for the year as Limca unbottles a new feel and voice.
From the outset, we wanted to move away from predictable advertising tropes and build a campaign that invites the audience to participate in the brand story. We’re excited to roll out the TVC and the larger campaign ecosystem soon, as we re-energise Limca and bring it back into the cultural mainstream.
As part of the campaign rollout, Ananya Panday will amplify the campaign across her socials and bring the ‘taazgi’ across Limca’s owned social media platforms, including Instagram, through trend-led content, candid moments, and interactive storytelling, bringing the Limca experience into everyday digital conversations.
By building on its legacy while embracing a more contemporary voice, Limca invites consumers to take a sip and rediscover the Lime n Lemoni feeling, familiar, and distinctly Limca.
About The Coca‑Cola Company
The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca‑Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Link: https://youtu.be/S9_3Wt6zpV8?si=9ajkwQuAVl12xSON
There's a new name behind the Limca feed, and she's got followers of her own! Limca, India’s most loved lime ‘n’ lemoni drink has appointed Ananya Panday in a dual role as the brand's new face and as its Social Media Manager, putting the actor in the driver's seat of how the brand shows up, speaks, and connects online.
The Limca girl has always held a special place in culture, and every generation in the past has had their own icon of freshness. In 2026, the effervescent and bubbly Ananya Panday takes on the role of the new Limca girl. But in a first-of-its-kind move, Limca is handing Ananya the keys to its content world, letting her instincts, her humour, and her ease in front of a camera define what the brand feels like in 2026. Having refreshed India for over five decades with its distinctive Lime 'n' Lemoni taste and signature cloudy bubbles, the brand's legacy of instant upliftment and taazgi now has a bold new voice behind it.
All this new refreshing content will part of the brand’s new campaign, ‘Feel the Taazgi’. Expect a lot of fresh, peppy and bubbly content that brings a burst of taazgi to a hot summer day. Even the line ‘Feel The Taazgi’ captures this sensorial invitation to the brand’s signature upliftment.
Ankita Mahna, Senior Director, Marketing – Hydration, Sports and Tea, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia said, “Limca has always lived in the everyday: in the moments people reach for something that just refreshes them, simply and instantly. As the brand steps into its next chapter, our ambition is to build a presence that feels just as immediate and intuitive. Ananya brings a rare combination of natural content instinct, and deep social media connect with young India. By placing her as the shaper of how Limca shows up, we are creating a more participative, authentic space for the brand.”
Ananya Panday said, “Social media is a big part of how I connect with my fans and audiences. So, when Limca said they wanted me to run the feed, not just be in a post, I thought that was different. Getting to be a Social Media Manager is one of the most fun projects I've been involved in. I also grew up on that lime 'n' lemoni taazgi, and now I get to make sure everyone feels it on their feed too!”
Yash Kulshresth, Co-Founder & CCO, ^atom network (Limca’s Social Media Agency) said, Ananya has long been the OG social media queen, and that made her the perfect collaborator for Limca. She’s not just the face of it but also an active creative voice behind it. It’s the first of many exciting pieces of work we have planned for the year as Limca unbottles a new feel and voice.
From the outset, we wanted to move away from predictable advertising tropes and build a campaign that invites the audience to participate in the brand story. We’re excited to roll out the TVC and the larger campaign ecosystem soon, as we re-energise Limca and bring it back into the cultural mainstream.
As part of the campaign rollout, Ananya Panday will amplify the campaign across her socials and bring the ‘taazgi’ across Limca’s owned social media platforms, including Instagram, through trend-led content, candid moments, and interactive storytelling, bringing the Limca experience into everyday digital conversations.
By building on its legacy while embracing a more contemporary voice, Limca invites consumers to take a sip and rediscover the Lime n Lemoni feeling, familiar, and distinctly Limca.
About The Coca‑Cola Company
The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca‑Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Beauty Xperience 2026 Concludes At Phoenix Mall Of Asia, Bengaluru, Setting New Benchmarks In Beauty, Fashion And Wellness
A nine-day immersive celebration brings together celebrity artistry, experiential beauty, and high-energy fashion under one roof
Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bengaluru successfully concluded Beauty Xperience 2026, marking nine days of immersive experiences, celebrity-led sessions, and high-energy engagement from April 4 to April 12, 2026. Transforming the mall into a dynamic hub of beauty, fashion, and wellness, the third edition scaled new heights in participation, brand visibility, and consumer interaction, bringing beauty from around the world, now under one roof.
Designed as a 360° beauty lifestyle experience, Beauty Xperience 2026 brought together leading beauty brands, celebrity makeup artists, and fashion voices to create a multi-sensory environment that extended across the mall. The event also included celebrity-led masterclasses by leading makeup artists including Namratha Soni, Nikhitha Reddy, Lakshmi Shetty, and Daniel Bauer, live beauty sessions and brand-led experiences.
The celebration opened with a high-energy launch on April 4, 2026, featuring a celebrity masterclass by Namratha Soni, alongside live brand collaborations, product trials, influencer interactions, and curated showcases. The momentum continued into April 5, 2026, with a dedicated Women’s Wellness Experience, blending yoga sessions with beauty masterclasses led by Nikhitha Reddy, creating a seamless intersection of beauty and well-being.
Throughout the week, the mall remained activated with continuous engagement zones, including live makeup stations, skincare consultations, product trial zones, pop-up retail experiences, and interactive installations across every floor. Designed for both participation and shareability, the experience featured multiple Instagram-worthy zones, driving strong digital engagement and real-time content creation across platforms.
The final weekend elevated the experience further with deeper consumer engagement and high-glamour moments. On April 11, 2026, Beauty Immersion Day brought attendees closer to the craft through a celebrity masterclass by Lakshmi Shetty, alongside brand-led sessions, consultations, and interactive experiences.
The nine-day celebration culminated with the Fashion & Glam Finale, a standout showcase curated by Prasad Bidapa, featuring a masterclass by internationally renowned makeup artist Daniel Bauer. The finale brought together fashion, beauty, and performance in a high-impact close to the event.
Speaking about the success of the event, Ritu Mehta, Centre Director – Phoenix Mall of Asia & Director Marketing (South) said, “Beauty Xperience 2026 builds on our vision of presenting beauty as a sensorial and immersive expression, shaped by the interplay of luxury, fashion, and artistry. From global icons to emerging voices, the platform brought together a refined edit of brands and experiences, unfolding across the mall over nine days. At Phoenix Mall of Asia, this comes together as a more nuanced and elevated way of engaging with beauty and lifestyle today.”
BeautyXperience 3.0 brought together beauty enthusiasts, industry experts, and leading brands in a format that combined discovery, learning, and entertainment over nine days. With strong participation and steady engagement throughout, the platform continues to grow in scale and relevance within Bengaluru’s evolving beauty and lifestyle landscape, while establishing Phoenix Mall of Asia as a key destination for luxury beauty and experience-led retail in the city.
About Phoenix Mall of Asia
Phoenix Mall of Asia, located in North Bengaluru, is the epitome of luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment. Renowned as India’s premier ultra-luxury retail destination, the mall offers an unparalleled experience in the city’s heart. It sets new standards in design and amenities, creating a sophisticated and immersive environment for visitors. The mall's grand entrance welcomes guests into a world of elegance and style, with popular zones like Luxe Atria and Eden, which are prime photo spots due to their stunning aesthetics. The Fanpark area is the hub of activities and events, enhancing the overall experience. Phoenix Mall of Asia boasts over 440 brands, including 150+ international luxury labels and 50+ debut brands like Golden Goose, Rolex, IWC, ZARA, YSL cosmetics, D&G cosmetics and many more making it a haven for discerning shoppers. The mall also features exceptional dining destinations with renowned chefs and diverse culinary offerings. Restaurants such as Ishaara, Dobaraa, EIGHT, Andreas, and Kylin Experience cater to every palate, while the nature-themed central atrium, Oasis, is surrounded by international cafes like Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Perch, Andreas Brasserie, and Magnolia Bakery. Foodthopia, a 38,000 sq. ft area dedicated to dining, offers a cosmopolitan experience with a variety of eateries, including game day restaurants, cafes, and fine dining options. Beyond shopping and dining, the mall provides a wide range of sports, entertainment, and leisure activities for all ages. The introduction of Bengaluru’s largest cinema, the PVR INOX 14-screen multiplex, adds a unique touch to the entertainment lineup. With a state-of-the-art infrastructure spanning over 13 acres and 1.25 million square feet of retail space, Phoenix Mall of Asia seamlessly blends luxury and leisure, ensuring every visit is a memorable experience.
Berger Paints Responds To India’s Heat Challenge With ‘Garmi Gone, Thandak On’ Home Cooling Solutions Range
As temperatures continue to climb year after year, staying cool is no longer just about comfort, it is becoming a daily challenge for millions of households across India. Against this backdrop, Berger Paints India Ltd., the country’s second-largest paint company and a leader in protective coatings, has introduced a more intuitive and immersive way to tackle rising heat through its Home Cooling Paints Range. This is supported by a nationwide campaign, Garmi Gone, Thandak On’, which promotes smarter and more energy-efficient ways of living.
Recognizing that a significant amount of heat enters homes through walls, roofs, and structural openings, Berger Paints’ Home Cooling range offers a practical solution through innovative products such as Berger Anti Dustt Kool and Berger Roof Kool & Seal, which are designed to reduce heat absorption across walls and rooftops. The range also includes Berger Tank Kool, which addresses an often-overlooked source of heat—black synthetic water tanks that tend to overheat during peak summers. Together, the range provides a holistic approach to lowering indoor temperatures at the source.
At the heart of the campaign lies a simple but powerful idea, smarter cooling must go beyond air conditioning. By addressing heat ingress at its origin, Berger Paints is positioning its solutions as not only effective and accessible, but also as a more sustainable alternative to energy-intensive cooling methods. The solutions can help reduce surface and ambient temperatures by up to 10°C, making them especially relevant for heat-prone regions and cost-conscious households.
Taking this commitment a step further, Berger Paints is extending its cooling solutions to underserved communities through a partnership with Smile Foundation. As part of this initiative, the company will undertake a school beautification programme across 30 government schools in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. By applying heat-reflective coatings to school buildings, the initiative aims to lower indoor temperatures and create more comfortable, heat-resilient learning environments, particularly critical during peak summer months when extreme heat can impact attendance, concentration, and overall student well-being.
The rollout will focus on some of India’s most heat-affected regions, aligning with the growing urgency around climate adaptation. As weather patterns continue to shift, Berger Paints’ Kool range signals a broader transition in how India approaches cooling by moving from reactive solutions to preventive ones. It is a step that combines innovation with purpose, helping households and communities better cope with increasingly harsh summers.
Mr. Abhijit Roy, MD & CEO of Berger Paints India Limited, said, “At Berger Paints, we have always believed in staying ahead of consumer needs, and as we are known to launch industry first innovative products, we understand the evolving challenges households face in heat-prone regions. With our Home Cooling range, we are looking at addressing heat where it begins, rather than where it is felt. Through ‘Garmi Gone, Thandak On’ campaign, we want to drive a larger behavioral shift towards more sustainable and accessible cooling practices, while also extending this impact to communities through our partnership with Smile Foundation."
About Berger Paints India Ltd.
Berger Paints is among India's leading paint and coatings company and ranked among the top 15 coatings companies globally operating across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Europe either directly or through its subsidiary companies. Berger is well recognized in India for its innovations in products and services which has helped reshape the industry over the course of the past few decades. These include the popularization of the tinting systems which redefined the Indian Paint market, launch of products like Easy Clean and WeatherCoat range, the introduction of the iTrain centers for training on paints, coatings and painting processes and Berger's innovations extends even to scaling up the concept of semi-automated painting tools under the Express Painting range which saw a significant change in the way painting contractors operated in the Indian market.
Recognizing that a significant amount of heat enters homes through walls, roofs, and structural openings, Berger Paints’ Home Cooling range offers a practical solution through innovative products such as Berger Anti Dustt Kool and Berger Roof Kool & Seal, which are designed to reduce heat absorption across walls and rooftops. The range also includes Berger Tank Kool, which addresses an often-overlooked source of heat—black synthetic water tanks that tend to overheat during peak summers. Together, the range provides a holistic approach to lowering indoor temperatures at the source.
At the heart of the campaign lies a simple but powerful idea, smarter cooling must go beyond air conditioning. By addressing heat ingress at its origin, Berger Paints is positioning its solutions as not only effective and accessible, but also as a more sustainable alternative to energy-intensive cooling methods. The solutions can help reduce surface and ambient temperatures by up to 10°C, making them especially relevant for heat-prone regions and cost-conscious households.
Taking this commitment a step further, Berger Paints is extending its cooling solutions to underserved communities through a partnership with Smile Foundation. As part of this initiative, the company will undertake a school beautification programme across 30 government schools in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. By applying heat-reflective coatings to school buildings, the initiative aims to lower indoor temperatures and create more comfortable, heat-resilient learning environments, particularly critical during peak summer months when extreme heat can impact attendance, concentration, and overall student well-being.
The rollout will focus on some of India’s most heat-affected regions, aligning with the growing urgency around climate adaptation. As weather patterns continue to shift, Berger Paints’ Kool range signals a broader transition in how India approaches cooling by moving from reactive solutions to preventive ones. It is a step that combines innovation with purpose, helping households and communities better cope with increasingly harsh summers.
Mr. Abhijit Roy, MD & CEO of Berger Paints India Limited, said, “At Berger Paints, we have always believed in staying ahead of consumer needs, and as we are known to launch industry first innovative products, we understand the evolving challenges households face in heat-prone regions. With our Home Cooling range, we are looking at addressing heat where it begins, rather than where it is felt. Through ‘Garmi Gone, Thandak On’ campaign, we want to drive a larger behavioral shift towards more sustainable and accessible cooling practices, while also extending this impact to communities through our partnership with Smile Foundation."
About Berger Paints India Ltd.
Berger Paints is among India's leading paint and coatings company and ranked among the top 15 coatings companies globally operating across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Europe either directly or through its subsidiary companies. Berger is well recognized in India for its innovations in products and services which has helped reshape the industry over the course of the past few decades. These include the popularization of the tinting systems which redefined the Indian Paint market, launch of products like Easy Clean and WeatherCoat range, the introduction of the iTrain centers for training on paints, coatings and painting processes and Berger's innovations extends even to scaling up the concept of semi-automated painting tools under the Express Painting range which saw a significant change in the way painting contractors operated in the Indian market.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Hansgrohe Celebrates 125 Years Of Innovation, Design And Sustainability In Luxury Design
Hansgrohe Group, headquartered in Schiltach, Baden- Württemberg, one of the leading companies in the global bath and kitchen industry, with its brands hansgrohe and AXOR, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026. Present in more than 145 countries the organisation is marking more than a century of innovation in shower and faucet technology and its continued focus on sustainable water solutions. The anniversary is being celebrated under the theme “Setting the Beat of Water. Since 1901,” reflecting the company’s longstanding focus on combining engineering, design and responsible water use to enhance everyday experiences with water.
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Founded in 1901 by Hans Grohe in Schiltach, Germany, the company began as a small metalworking workshop producing sanitary components. Over the decades, it grew into a global manufacturer of premium bathroom and kitchen products, with installations today spanning homes, hotels and architectural projects in more than 145 countries.
“125 years of Hansgrohe not only represent millions of showers and faucets sold. Nor are they defined solely by design awards or recognition for patents and sustainability strategies,” says Hans Jürgen Kalmbach, CEO of the Hansgrohe Group since 2018. “Above all, they are a testament to the people who have developed these products, who always keep our customers in mind and who have remained loyal to our company for many years – sometimes even across generations. And even though the Klaus Grohe family is no longer involved in day-to-day operations, we all know what we owe them: an outstanding corporate culture that recognizes and values each individual, their commitment and their passion, and an entrepreneurial spirit that is always looking ahead.”
Among the company’s early milestones were the hand-held shower suitable for serial production introduced in 1928 and the height-adjustable wall bar for showers developed in 1953, both of which helped shape modern bathroom design. Under the leadership of Klaus Grohe, who joined the company in 1968, Hansgrohe expanded internationally and established the luxury design brand AXOR in 1993.
Today, the Hansgrohe Group employs around 5,673 people worldwide and reported EUR 1.375 billion in sales in 2025. The company operates eight production facilities globally and continues to invest in research and development, with more than 23,000 active intellectual property rights.
Sustainability has been a long-standing focus for the company. Hansgrohe introduced one of its first water-saving hand showers in 1987 and continues to develop technologies such as EcoSmart, AirPower and CoolStart, which help reduce water and energy consumption. Through its “ECO 2030” initiative, the company aims to equip all water-bearing products with water-saving technologies by 2030.
The momentous occasion was bookmarked by a special corporate film, showcasing the organisation’s milestones and journey over 125 years. [SS1]
The India Chapter
Commenting on the milestone from an Indian perspective, Abdulkader Bengali, Managing Director, Hansgrohe India, said, “A milestone like 125 years encourages reflection on the values that have allowed a company to remain relevant for so long. At Hansgrohe, those values have always included strong engineering discipline, respect for water as a resource and close collaboration with architects and designers. In India, we see a growing community of professionals and homeowners who approach bathroom design with the same level of seriousness. That shared attention to quality, functionality, and responsible water use makes the Indian market particularly meaningful for us. Over the course of this anniversary year, we also look forward to engaging closely with our architect and designer community, our channel partners and our own employees across India, who all play an important role in how the brand continues to grow in this market.”
Hansgrohe is also strengthening its presence in India through a combination of retail expansion, deeper channel partnerships and closer engagement with the design community. Over the next three to four years, Hansgrohe aims to expand its footprint in India significantly via experiential retail presence. The growth from its current presence in126 cities and nearly 250 partners, is aimed at enabling customers to interact directly with products through demonstrations and expert consultations at showrooms. This expansion is focused not just on metros but on carefully selected Tier-II and Tier-III markets, where aspiration for premium living is growing rapidly, with cities such as Mohali and Kolkata emerging as important touchpoints in recent few months.
The company plans to increase capacity at its Mumbai assembly facility from approx. 28k units to 200,000 units annually by 2030. The anniversary will be marked throughout 2026 with a series of global initiatives celebrating the company’s heritage and its continued focus on shaping the future of bathroom design and water technologies.
About the Hansgrohe Group – Setting the Beat of Water. Since 1901.
With its brands AXOR and hansgrohe, the Hansgrohe Group, based in Schiltach/Southern Germany, enjoys a reputation as a leader in innovation, design and quality within the bath and kitchen industry. Founded in 1901 in the Black Forest, the company gives water form and function with its faucets, showerheads and shower systems. In combination with sanitary ceramics and bathroom furniture, the company offers individual design options from a single source for holistic bathroom experiences. The 125-year history of the company is marked by innovations, such as the first hand-held shower with multiple spray types, the first pull-out kitchen faucet, and the first wall bar to hold a hand-held shower. The company holds more than 23,000 active property rights. The Hansgrohe Group stands for long-lasting quality products and for responsibility towards people and the environment. Sustainable production of resource-conserving products is central to the company’s business activities around the globe. By developing innovative technologies for faucets and showers, Hansgrohe achieves the greatest possible effect on protecting water as a resource and limiting and adapting to climate change during the usage phase of its products. As part of its consistent sustainability strategy, Hansgrohe is equipping all water-bearing products exclusively with water-saving technologies by 2030 within its "ECO 2030" initiative. With 35 subsidiaries and 23 sales offices supplying products in more than 145 countries, the globally active company in the sanitary industry is a reliable partner to its customers in all regions of the world. The Hansgrohe Group, its brands and products have won numerous awards, including more than 800 design prizes since 1974. The products of the Hansgrohe Group are found around the world: on renowned cruise ships, in luxurious 5-star and boutique hotels, in international metropolitan cities, in extraordinary spas, exclusive bathrooms of lodges and luxury villas, public facilities, as well as in countless private homes. The Hansgrohe Group’s high quality standards are ensured by eight wholly-owned production facilities: four in Germany, one each in France, in Serbia, the United States and China. In 2025, the Hansgrohe Group generated a turnover of EUR 1.375 billion. It employs around 5,673 people worldwide, about 60 percent of whom work in Germany.
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Founded in 1901 by Hans Grohe in Schiltach, Germany, the company began as a small metalworking workshop producing sanitary components. Over the decades, it grew into a global manufacturer of premium bathroom and kitchen products, with installations today spanning homes, hotels and architectural projects in more than 145 countries.
“125 years of Hansgrohe not only represent millions of showers and faucets sold. Nor are they defined solely by design awards or recognition for patents and sustainability strategies,” says Hans Jürgen Kalmbach, CEO of the Hansgrohe Group since 2018. “Above all, they are a testament to the people who have developed these products, who always keep our customers in mind and who have remained loyal to our company for many years – sometimes even across generations. And even though the Klaus Grohe family is no longer involved in day-to-day operations, we all know what we owe them: an outstanding corporate culture that recognizes and values each individual, their commitment and their passion, and an entrepreneurial spirit that is always looking ahead.”
Among the company’s early milestones were the hand-held shower suitable for serial production introduced in 1928 and the height-adjustable wall bar for showers developed in 1953, both of which helped shape modern bathroom design. Under the leadership of Klaus Grohe, who joined the company in 1968, Hansgrohe expanded internationally and established the luxury design brand AXOR in 1993.
Today, the Hansgrohe Group employs around 5,673 people worldwide and reported EUR 1.375 billion in sales in 2025. The company operates eight production facilities globally and continues to invest in research and development, with more than 23,000 active intellectual property rights.
Sustainability has been a long-standing focus for the company. Hansgrohe introduced one of its first water-saving hand showers in 1987 and continues to develop technologies such as EcoSmart, AirPower and CoolStart, which help reduce water and energy consumption. Through its “ECO 2030” initiative, the company aims to equip all water-bearing products with water-saving technologies by 2030.
The momentous occasion was bookmarked by a special corporate film, showcasing the organisation’s milestones and journey over 125 years. [SS1]
The India Chapter
Commenting on the milestone from an Indian perspective, Abdulkader Bengali, Managing Director, Hansgrohe India, said, “A milestone like 125 years encourages reflection on the values that have allowed a company to remain relevant for so long. At Hansgrohe, those values have always included strong engineering discipline, respect for water as a resource and close collaboration with architects and designers. In India, we see a growing community of professionals and homeowners who approach bathroom design with the same level of seriousness. That shared attention to quality, functionality, and responsible water use makes the Indian market particularly meaningful for us. Over the course of this anniversary year, we also look forward to engaging closely with our architect and designer community, our channel partners and our own employees across India, who all play an important role in how the brand continues to grow in this market.”
Hansgrohe is also strengthening its presence in India through a combination of retail expansion, deeper channel partnerships and closer engagement with the design community. Over the next three to four years, Hansgrohe aims to expand its footprint in India significantly via experiential retail presence. The growth from its current presence in126 cities and nearly 250 partners, is aimed at enabling customers to interact directly with products through demonstrations and expert consultations at showrooms. This expansion is focused not just on metros but on carefully selected Tier-II and Tier-III markets, where aspiration for premium living is growing rapidly, with cities such as Mohali and Kolkata emerging as important touchpoints in recent few months.
The company plans to increase capacity at its Mumbai assembly facility from approx. 28k units to 200,000 units annually by 2030. The anniversary will be marked throughout 2026 with a series of global initiatives celebrating the company’s heritage and its continued focus on shaping the future of bathroom design and water technologies.
About the Hansgrohe Group – Setting the Beat of Water. Since 1901.
With its brands AXOR and hansgrohe, the Hansgrohe Group, based in Schiltach/Southern Germany, enjoys a reputation as a leader in innovation, design and quality within the bath and kitchen industry. Founded in 1901 in the Black Forest, the company gives water form and function with its faucets, showerheads and shower systems. In combination with sanitary ceramics and bathroom furniture, the company offers individual design options from a single source for holistic bathroom experiences. The 125-year history of the company is marked by innovations, such as the first hand-held shower with multiple spray types, the first pull-out kitchen faucet, and the first wall bar to hold a hand-held shower. The company holds more than 23,000 active property rights. The Hansgrohe Group stands for long-lasting quality products and for responsibility towards people and the environment. Sustainable production of resource-conserving products is central to the company’s business activities around the globe. By developing innovative technologies for faucets and showers, Hansgrohe achieves the greatest possible effect on protecting water as a resource and limiting and adapting to climate change during the usage phase of its products. As part of its consistent sustainability strategy, Hansgrohe is equipping all water-bearing products exclusively with water-saving technologies by 2030 within its "ECO 2030" initiative. With 35 subsidiaries and 23 sales offices supplying products in more than 145 countries, the globally active company in the sanitary industry is a reliable partner to its customers in all regions of the world. The Hansgrohe Group, its brands and products have won numerous awards, including more than 800 design prizes since 1974. The products of the Hansgrohe Group are found around the world: on renowned cruise ships, in luxurious 5-star and boutique hotels, in international metropolitan cities, in extraordinary spas, exclusive bathrooms of lodges and luxury villas, public facilities, as well as in countless private homes. The Hansgrohe Group’s high quality standards are ensured by eight wholly-owned production facilities: four in Germany, one each in France, in Serbia, the United States and China. In 2025, the Hansgrohe Group generated a turnover of EUR 1.375 billion. It employs around 5,673 people worldwide, about 60 percent of whom work in Germany.
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