Shilton Hospitality's 22 Catering Reaches Milestone Of 500 Events Serving 1 Million People In 3 Years

Shilton Hospitality, a leading hospitality company, is proud to announce that its premier catering division, 22 Catering, has reached a significant milestone of catering for over 500 events and having served 1 million/ 10 lakh people in just three years since its inception in 2022.

22 Catering is Shilton Hospitality's bespoke catering service, specializing in corporate events, private celebrations, and luxury weddings. With a team of expert chefs and trained service professionals, 22 Catering delivers exceptional guest experiences through customized menus, impeccable service, and attention to detail.

Backed by a team of experts, 22 Catering continues to set a new benchmark in the catering space, delivering memorable, high-quality dining experiences that delight every guest.

 "We're thrilled to have reached this milestone and grateful to our clients for trusting us with their special events," said Vishal Wadhwa, Director of Shilton Hospitality. "Our team has worked tirelessly to deliver exceptional experiences, and we're proud of what we've achieved."

 "As we look to the future, we're excited to continue innovating and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of catering," added Vishal Wadhwa. "We're committed to staying ahead of the curve and delivering experiences that exceed our clients' expectations."

About Shilton Hospitality:

Shilton Hospitality is a leading hospitality company, with brands like Watson's, Shilton Hotels & Fireflies under its umbrella. Shilton Hospitality recently launched the Shilton International hotel in Kochi and Shilton DeeCee in Chennai. 22 catering, has been catering for high-profile events since 2022.

For more information, log on: https://www.22catering.co/

EcoVadis Recognizes Quest Global’s Continued Progress On Sustainability; Awarded 'Commitment Badge'

Quest Global, a leading global product engineering services company, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the ‘Commitment Badge’ in the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment. This recognition reaffirms the company’s dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and its mission to drive positive change through sustainable business practices.

The EcoVadis ‘Commitment Badge’ is granted to companies that demonstrate adherence to EcoVadis’ rigorous sustainability standards across four key areas: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Quest Global's strong performance in these categories highlights its commitment to responsible business operations, ethical governance, and its ongoing efforts to build a sustainable future.

Quest Global’s assessment by EcoVadis recognized key strengths such as its strong focus on diversity and inclusion, commitment to integrity and ethics, employee training, energy-efficient IT infrastructure, adoption of renewable energy sources, and the use of efficient HVAC systems. These initiatives reflect the company’s belief that business success must go hand in hand with environmental and social responsibility and best governance practices.

“At Quest Global, we believe engineering has the power to solve the challenges of today and pave the way for a sustainable tomorrow. Receiving the EcoVadis ‘Commitment Badge’ is a testament to our dedication to ESG principles,” said Yumi Clevenger-Lee, Chief Strategy Officer, Quest Global. “Our commitment to sustainability is not just about corporate responsibility; it is about our people, our customers, and the communities in which we live and work. By integrating Sustainability into our global operations, we are taking meaningful steps toward environmental protection, gender equality through advancing women in engineering, and STEM education for underprivileged communities.”

Quest Global continues to drive sustainable outcomes that fuel growth and create value for all stakeholders. The company remains dedicated to embedding ESG principles into its policies and operations, ensuring that its engineering solutions contribute to a healthier planet and a more equitable society.

About EcoVadis

EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Backed by a powerful technology platform and a global team of domain experts, EcoVadis’ easy-to-use and actionable sustainability scorecards provide detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical risks across 250+ purchasing categories and 185+ countries.

About Quest Global

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but?how?and?why?we do it that makes us different. We're in the business of engineering, but what we are really creating is a brighter future. For over 25 years, we've been solving the world's most complex engineering problems. Operating in over 20 countries, with over 85 global delivery centers, our 20,000+ curious minds embrace the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Using a multi-dimensional approach, combining technology, industry expertise, and diverse talents, we tackle critical challenges faster and more effectively. And we do it across the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, MedTech & Healthcare, Rail and Semiconductor industries. For world-class end-to-end engineering solutions, we are your trusted partner.

o9 Partners With DS Group To Augment Digital Transformation

•                     Strategic Partnership Aims to Boost Forecast Accuracy, Agility & Supply Chain Visibility

•                     Rollout Across Core Divisions to Drive Real-Time, Data-Driven Decision Making

o9, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, has announced a strategic collaboration with The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG Conglomerate, to augment digital transformation in the demand and distribution planning across key business verticals. With this collaboration, DS Group has become one of the major FMCG companies in India to adopt o9’s AI-powered planning platform. The initiative covers key business divisions. 

The collaboration supports DS Group’s broader digital transformation agenda, which aims to improve forecast accuracy, increase supply chain visibility, and drive operational excellence across its core business divisions. The extensive reach of DS Group's multi-echelon distribution network, encompassing General Trade, Modern Trade, ecommerce, quick commerce and institutional channels, alongside its diverse portfolio, required more efficient planning capabilities. This digital transformation project aligns with DS Group’s focus on innovation and operational excellence. The partnership with o9 reflects a shared vision of the future of integrated business planning, ensuring a more agile and responsive supply chain, and positioning DS Group for accelerated growth.

With the o9 platform, DS Group is transitioning to AI-powered solution that enables real-time visibility, predictive analytics and scalable collaboration. DS Group selected o9 for its modular design, machine learning-based forecasting capabilities and Consumer Products Reference Model, which are closely aligned with the company’s operational and strategic needs.

Santosh K Singh, Senior Vice President, Information Technology, DS Group, said, “Our partnership with o9 marks a significant step in DS Group's digital transformation journey. We aim to leverage their cutting-edge Enterprise Knowledge Graph and agile platform to drive scalability, enhance collaboration, and unlock predictive insights, crucial for navigating the dynamic Indian FMCG landscape and future growth.”

The implementation spans demand forecasting, supply planning, and S&OP dashboards across businesses. Together, all businesses account for more than 100 super stockists, over 5000 distributors reaching out to over 15 lakh retail shops directly and over 35 lakh indirectly,  nationwide.

The project follows a structured, milestone-driven rollout and involves close collaboration between DS Group’s leadership, cross-functional business users, service provider PwC India, and o9’s technical and consulting teams.

Rohit Saxena, Director, PwC India said: “Multiple teams from DS Group, PwC and o9 came together as ‘one team’ throughout the journey that helped in smooth go live. We will now help in adoption through user engagement, training and support so that DS Group fully embraces the solution.”

"We are extremely proud to partner with DS Group as they modernize their planning capabilities across core business units,” said Chakri Gottemukkala, Co-founder and CEO of o9. “The company’s focus on unifying data, teams and planning processes reflects a clear commitment to agility and long-term value creation. With o9’s platform, DS Group is well positioned to make faster, smarter decisions that improve service levels and drive sustainable growth in a highly competitive market.” 

Fabindia Unveils ‘The Song Of Spring’ – A Celebration Of Chikankari

As spring unfurls its delicate bloom, Fabindia presents ‘The Song of Spring’, a heartfelt celebration of Chikankari, one of India’s most refined embroidery traditions. Inspired by the season’s gentleness, Song of Spring reinterprets the intricate art of hand embroidery using AI, to honour both heritage and modernity.

Fabindia’s latest collection takes this centuries-old artistry and weaves it into designs that resonate with today’s aesthetic sensibilities. Flowing kurtas, ethereal dupattas, and elegantly embroidered tunics breathe new life into Chikankari, using airy cottons and fine silks that echo the softness of spring. The collection stays true to tradition while embracing contemporary palettes—earthy pastels, gentle florals, and subtle tonal contrasts that highlight the meticulous needlework.

Chikankari, gaining popularity in the early 17th century, is a craft of poetic precision. This embroidery form has evolved over centuries, yet its essence remains unchanged—whisper-light stitches that create an interplay of shadow and texture. With over 32 types of stitches, a single garment can use a combination of stitches to create masterpieces. Bakhiya lends a whisper of depth and creates the illusion of a shadow, Phanda forms intricate knots and is popular for creating floral patterns, and Jaali creates delicate lattice patterns, reminiscent of Mughal architecture. These stitches, layered with the subtlest of movements, transform fabric into a canvas of understated elegance.

“The Song of Spring is more than a campaign; it is a tribute to the hands that sustain India’s textile traditions. By honouring its floral essence and displaying its intricate threadwork, we wanted to express the finery of Chikankari beyond the garment and celebrate its inspiration. Including AI crafted floral elements in the campaign visuals that accentuate the craft has brought a fresh perspective to the craft”, says a Fabindia spokesperson. 

As this collection graces stores and online platforms, it invites wearers to embrace the beauty of authentic craft as confirmed by the Craftmark Tag on each garment— where every detail tells a story, and tradition meets timeless elegance.

Britannia 50-50 Brings Season 2 Of 4th Umpire, Where Every Fan Gets To Be The Umpire

~The interactive cricket prediction game returns with bigger rewards and a dedicated digital playground, 5050Cricket.in, where fans can play, predict, and win all season long~

TVC 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toyr2rMhY0s 

TVC 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQKLPy6JN0A 

Cricket in India is more than just a sport, it’s a feeling that brings people together in every street, living room, and tea stall. From predicting what will happen next to debating umpiring decisions, every Indian sees themselves as an expert. Tapping into this passion, Britannia 5050 is back with Season 2 of its much-loved 5050 4th Umpire campaign. This time, the action moves to a brand-new digital home - 5050Cricket.in, an exciting platform where fans can enjoy cricket entertainment and put their instincts to the test.

Conceptualized by Schbang, the Britannia 5050 4th Umpire lets fans step into the shoes of an umpire, as they watch unique match situations and predict what happens next. Correct predictions unlock exciting rewards like match tickets, cashback and more. The campaign’s new TVCs bring this idea to life with a fun twist — showing everyday people making umpiring decisions in places like train compartments or even deciding who got the kite first in a neighbourhood squabble - because “Ab India Mein Har Koi Banega Umpire.” After all, in a country where everyone has an opinion on the game, the umpire isn’t just on the pitch, it’s in all of us.

Siddharth Gupta, General Manager, Marketing, Britannia, said: Cricket has always been an emotion in India, and every fan has an opinion, a prediction, a point of view. With Britannia 5050 4th Umpire, we’re giving fans the chance to be an umpire, asking them to predict the outcome of unique match situations. It’s our way of recognising the expert in every Indian and giving them a fun, interactive way to engage with the game they love. For us, it’s about creating moments of connection, joy, and playfulness that resonate long after the snack break is over.”

Umma Saini, CCO, Schbang said, “Anything can happen during the peak T20 season and while watching the match, we are all umpires! As are we often in life as people. We are quite engaged as a community and that’s part of our beauty. We brought a human insight, our love for cricket and the brand’s positioning, together with the digital insight of initiating second screen engagement during this cricket season - to bring alive the Britannia 5050 4th Umpire Digital Game and campaign. A Kite or a catch, ab India me har koi banega umpire.”

Steps to play the game:

Scan a Britannia 5050 pack

Play 4th Umpire - Watch the match scenarios, make your calls

Stand a chance to win match passes, cashback and more*

So grab your pack, trust your gut, and get ready to make the call because, with Britannia 5050, every fan gets to be the 4th Umpire.

*T&C applied.

Demand Isn’t Disappearing, It’s Evolving: India’s GCC Tech Talent Landscape 2024 Report

* Generative AI, Platform Engineering, and Cybersecurity lead high-growth tech roles with up to 32% annual growth

* Bengaluru dominates strategic hiring in Defense, BFSI, and Construction; Hyderabad surges in Healthcare and AI-led roles

Quess IT Staffing, India’s largest technology staffing firm, today launched the India’s GCC Tech Talent Landscape 2024 Report, offering a strategic view into the evolving dynamics of Global Capability Centres (GCCs). Analysing over 300,000 aggregated data-points in the last year, this report explores India’s rise from a delivery destination to a nucleus of innovation, powered by AI, cloud-native infrastructure, and cybersecurity, highlighting pivotal shifts in hiring, skill demand, and compensation trends across GCC’s in India. The report underscores India’s accelerating momentum as the world’s top talent hub, driven by advanced digital transformation, AI adoption, and cloud evolution.

India: The Nucleus of Global Tech Talent

India is now home to over 1,800+ GCCs, with 120+ new centers launched in 2024, reflecting a 17% YoY workforce growth and 1.8 lakh new jobs added.

Tech Skill Surge: GenAI, Platform Engineering, and Cybersecurity

The report reveals an exponential surge in demand for next-gen skills, with Generative AI witnessing 32% annual growth, especially across BFSI and retail sectors. Other high-growth sectors include:

*        Platform Engineering & SRE – 26%

*        UI/UX Design – 25%

*        Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering – 14%

“India’s GCCs are no longer just delivery hubs—they are innovation powerhouses. The pivot toward AI-first, cloud-native, and cyber-resilient ecosystems marks a strategic inflection point for the industry. We foresee talent investments focusing on capability depth, building capacity, digital-first mindsets, and Tier-2 city expansion.

As organizations shift to capability-driven talent models, there is emphasis on a growing demand-supply gap in emerging tech roles, alongside rising compensation premiums for niche skills. Roles in GenAI, FinOps, and Zero Trust are redefining hiring priorities, while Tier-2 cities emerge as critical growth engines. Demand isn’t disappearing. It’s evolving! Our insights equip business leaders with the clarity needed to stay ahead of disruption and stresses a need for building capability for a future-ready, resilient workforce,.” said Kapil Joshi, CEO, Quess IT Staffing.

Hiring Hotspots and Industry Trends

*        Bengaluru leads strategic hiring with 61% in Defence & Aerospace and 35% in BFSI.

*        Hyderabad is the preferred hub for Healthcare & Pharma GCCs (41%) and emerging AI talent.

*        Pune shows strength in Manufacturing (24%), while NCR leads in compliance, telecom, and real estate domains.

Key sectors driving demand include BFSI, Retail & Ecommerce, Telecom, and Manufacturing, all of which are rapidly deploying AI, Cloud, and IoT at scale.

Tier-2 Cities Enter the Spotlight

With increasing focus on cost agility and talent diversification, GCCs are expanding into Tier-2 cities like Kochi, Coimbatore, Indore, and Jaipur, targeting operations-led and mid-tier engineering roles. These locations are gaining traction for domain-specific talent, particularly in GRC, Cloud Support, and MedTech.

Talent Gaps & Compensation Premiums

Despite a booming ecosystem, the report flags notable supply gaps in roles like:

*        Cloud FinOps Specialists – 45% gap

*        AI Observability Engineers – 35%

*        Blockchain Developers – 30%

Compensation is following suit, with AI & Data Science engineers now commanding 25–40% salary premiums. Cloud Security, Zero Trust, and FinOps roles also see up to 50% higher pay due to scarcity and global competition.

Future Outlook

The India GCC market is poised to lead global enterprise transformation. By 2030, India’s GCC market is projected to grow to $99–105 billion, with a workforce exceeding 2.4 million professionals.

Khaitan & Co, MakeMyTrip, And Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Rank Top 3 On LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Midsize Companies India List

* Companies from legal, tech, healthcare sectors together claim 10 of the top 15 spots

* 14 of the 15 Midsize companies are based out of Mumbai (4), Delhi-NCR (4), Hyderabad (3),  and Bengaluru (3)

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, today unveiled the 2025 Top Midsize Companies India list, featuring 15 companies with fewer than 5,000 employees globally and at least 250 employees in India, where professionals can build and grow their careers. Based on the activity of millions of professionals on the platform, the list provides insights on in-demand skills, top locations, and the largest job functions within these companies, helping job seekers find their next opportunity. 

Derived from LinkedIn data across eight pillars — including ability to advance, skills growth, external opportunity, and company affinity — the  list highlights organisations that are investing in talent  and actively hiring  in a  competitive job market.

Khaitan & Co (#1) leads this year’s list, followed by MakeMyTrip (#2) and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (#3), reflecting the strength of the legal and travel sectors in creating career opportunities across India. They are hiring for roles such as Lawyer, Legal Associate, Account Manager, and Business Development Manager, with strong demand for skills like Constitutional Law, Travel Management, and Revenue Analysis. Most hiring is concentrated in Mumbai, Gurugram, and Delhi-NCR.

Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert and India Senior Managing Editor said, “This year’s list spotlights growth opportunities in companies where teams are lean, roles are hands-on, and chances of creating direct business impact are abundant. Fourteen of the 15 companies are headquartered in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Law firms in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are actively hiring legal talent, Bengaluru is hiring for software testing and AI applications roles, and Hyderabad is building demand in pharma, semiconductors, and media operations. Professionals with a mix of domain knowledge, technical expertise, and strong communication and problem-solving skills that cut across these sectors will have the edge in landing a job at one of these Midsize companies.”

The list shows that Midsize companies are offering career opportunities in sector-specific areas such as drug discovery, healthcare technology, and consumer retail. Aragen Life Sciences (#4) is hiring professionals with Genetic Engineering and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing skills, while Tricog Health (#7) is focused on roles that require expertise in Biomedical Engineering and Public Health. Nykaa (#5) is creating opportunities in Retail, Cosmetology, and Conceptual Art, with roles including Beauty Advisor, Brand Manager, and Shop Manager.

According to the LinkedIn list, companies such as Sasken Technologies (#9) and MosChip (#13) are helping build careers in engineering and design. They are hiring Design Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers, and System Engineers, with growing demand for skills in Signal Processing, Electronic Control Systems, and Mobile Application Development.

Other companies on the list include those working in public relations, education technology, nonprofit services, and home services. Adfactors PR (#8), PRADAN (#10), Excelsoft Technologies (#11), and Urban Company (#12) are hiring for roles such as Account Executive, Software Engineer, Development Specialist, and Business Development Associate. These companies are hiring talent with Corporate Communications, Active Learning, Public Policy, and Cosmetology skills.

Here are the 15 companies that made it to the 2025 Top Midsize Companies India list:

Khaitan & Co

MakeMyTrip

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Aragen Life Sciences

Nykaa

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Tricog Health

Adfactors PR

Sasken Technologies Limited

Professional Assistance For Development Action (PRADAN)

Excelsoft Technologies

Urban Company

MosChip®

MediaMint

Tricon Infotech

Methodology:

The methodology for Top Midsize Companies is built on research around what it means to build a great career, matched to exclusive LinkedIn data that can uniquely tell that story for our members. There are eight key pillars to the methodology, each revealing an important element of career progression:

Ability to advance: Tracks how employees are getting ahead at the company as well as how they move up when they move to a new company.

Skills growth: Tracks how employees are gaining skills across the company while employed there.

Company stability: Tracks attrition and retention at the company.

External opportunity: Looking at recruiter outreach across employees at the company.

Company affinity: Tracks internal connection volume, controlled for company size: Gets to the idea of “culture” with a metric.

Gender diversity: Measures gender parity within a company and its subsidiaries.

Educational background: Tracks spread of educational background from no degree through doctorates.

Employee presence in the country: Company size in the country relative to other companies.

To be eligible for the LinkedIn Top Companies Midsize 2025 list, companies must be headquartered in the country on whose list they appear, have fewer than 5,000 global employees, and at least 250 in the country as of December 31, 2024. Attrition can be no higher than 10% over the methodology time period, based on LinkedIn data. The methodology time frame is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This analysis represents the world seen through the lens of LinkedIn data, drawn from the anonymised and aggregated profile information of LinkedIn's members around the world.

About LinkedIn

LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful and transforms the way companies hire, learn, market, and sell. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce through the ongoing development of the world’s first Economic Graph. LinkedIn has over 1 billion members and has offices around the globe. www.linkedin.com / mobile.linkedin.com.