New Meta AI Features For Small Businesses Across Indian Market

* We're launching new Meta AI features designed to help small businesses get more done and grow.

* Meta AI can now work with Facebook and Instagram analytics, Meta Ads, and Google Workspace to pull insights, audit and optimize campaigns, benchmark your business against similar brands, and help you understand what's working and how to improve.

* Meta AI can turn that information into the decks, docs, and spreadsheets you need and run recurring tasks and reminders to keep you up to date on how your business is doing.

* We're also sharing a quick guide to how Meta AI fits alongside our business products from Meta, including Meta Business Agent and Meta AI business assistant, so you know where to go for the insights and support to keep growing.

Today, we're starting to introduce new features in Meta AI designed to help small businesses get more done and grow faster. We're building Meta AI to be a partner to small businesses, and this is just the beginning.

Across meta.ai, the Meta AI mobile app, and the new Meta AI desktop app, you can now choose to have Meta AI work directly with your Instagram and Facebook accounts, Meta ad campaigns, and Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides). When Meta AI can see all of this context in the same conversation, the insights get sharper and more specific to you. With the new Mac app, you can share a window during a session to show what you're working on, and it responds with tailored advice to the work in front of you. You can also use built-in dictation that works across all apps on your Mac.

This update means you can ask Meta AI questions about your business and get answers drawn from the context only Meta has, like your account engagement and ad performance. Beyond your own accounts, you can get publicly available insights about comparable brands and how they are building their presence on Meta.

You can also prompt Meta AI to use information from your business info and the web to create decks, docs, and spreadsheets you need to keep your business growing. And, you can let Meta AI handle work you've been doing manually by setting up recurring tasks and reminders to stay up to date on how your business is doing.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

Understand your organic content

Ask Meta AI about your organic Facebook and Instagram content and it draws on your audience engagement (reach, saves, shares, comments, and profile visits) to tell you what's resonating with your audience and give personalized suggestions based on what's worked.

Prompt to try: "What types of content have worked best for my Instagram account over the last month? What can I do differently? Send me a report every Monday.”

Understand your market landscape

You can ask Meta AI to analyze public content and engagement patterns from similar brands on Facebook and Instagram – so you can see what’s working and how you might be able to stand out.

Prompt to try: “Benchmark my organic performance against 5 top and comparable brands in my space - am I ahead or behind, what's driving the gap, and what should I change? Check the brand list with me first.”

Optimize your Meta ads

Alongside your organic insights, you can get a clear understanding of what's working in your Meta ad campaigns as well as suggestions for what to change next. Meta AI reviews your ads performance data and surfaces robust analysis — from which audiences are delivering, patterns in your best performing content, which ad creative is no longer resonating and why, to where your budget could work harder.

Prompt to try: “Review my ad performance over the last 90 days: what's working, what's not? What do my top ad sets have in common, and what should I change in the next 30 days? Then, turn the analysis into a 3-slide deck I can share with my team.”

Early Feedback from Small Businesses

Early testing results of these new Meta AI features are showing strong promise. Businesses who tested the features praised how the recommendations were specific enough to act on because they're drawn from their own content, performance, and audience – not general advice.

Here’s what they told us:

"Meta AI gave me a comprehensive breakdown of my ad performance in seconds - which angles are working, which formats and creators are driving results, and exactly what to do next. It's data-driven, actionable, and surfaced insights that would've taken me much longer to pull together on my own."

– Max S., Growth Marketing Lead, Repriced

“What stood out is how specific Meta AI’s recommendations were to my actual photography business, not generic advice. Because it’s working from content I’ve already created, it already knew my clients, my style, and my brand. With other AI tools, the output always felt like it was written for anyone. This felt like it was written for me.”

– Sandy P., Owner, Wild Prairie Photography

"You'd be surprised how much time gets lost just getting AI tools ramped up on your business - downloading, converting, re-uploading, and they still miss things. Meta AI’s first answer it gave me beat anything I'd gotten after multiple tries elsewhere. That's the difference between a tool that slows you down and one you actually use.”

– Katey H., CEO and Co-Founder, Nocturnal Skincare

It's free to get started with these features today. As we expand, businesses that want to use them even more will be able to subscribe to Meta One.

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What’s Next

We've talked to people running small businesses around the world about what they need from AI. We know you wear many hats, but you shouldn't have to choose which part of the business gets your attention. That's why we're building Meta AI to give every small business access to tools once reserved for companies with big teams and bigger budgets. In the months ahead, expect more capabilities, deeper integrations, and new ways Meta AI can show up for your business.

Axis Bank's ‘Consumer Protection Awareness Campaign’ Takes Safe Banking To The Last Mile

* Reached over 20k individuals through awareness and customer education initiatives in South India

* Delivered through 250+ awareness activations across key states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala

Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, recently concluded its nationwide Consumer Protection Awareness Campaign under the theme “Nazar Fraud Par, Sabr Khud Par”, reinforcing its commitment to making banking safer for customers across India. The campaign aimed to educate and empower customers to stay vigilant against evolving fraud risks, while promoting responsible banking practices through sustained awareness and outreach initiatives. This directly aligns with the Reserve Bank of India's focus on strengthening customer awareness and preventive education.

The campaign extended beyond traditional banking touchpoints, covering 401 cities and towns across 23 states, with over 1,400 activations that engaged over 69000 individuals through awareness and customer education initiatives. From major city centres such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai to rural heartlands including Agar, Sambalpur, Ayodhya and Chinamiram, the campaign sparked conversations, encouraged vigilance and empowered individuals to become the first line of defence against financial fraud.

In South India, the campaign achieved significant scale with 250+ activities, driving more than 20,000 engagements, across key states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, including citities like Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Bhimavaram, Kakinada, Guntur, Nellore, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi and Trivandrum. The Bank partnered with institutions such as Income Tax Department, AP Sheep & Goat Federation, municipal bodies, collector offices, SRKR Engineering College, Swarnandra College of Engineering & Technology and Care Hospitals, along with RBI-led awareness sessions in Trivandrum and planned activities with Tamil Nadu Police in Chennai.

A key highlight of the campaign was Axis Bank’s collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh State Government and Police Department to educate citizens on safe digital banking practices. The campaign poster was launched by Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Smt. Vangalapudi Anitha and Director General of Police Shri Harish Kumar Gupta, IPS, followed by regional launches led by district officials and public authorities.

Commenting on the initiative, Anoop Manohar, Chief Marketing Officer, Axis Bank, said, "At Axis Bank, consumer protection is central to our dil se open promise of building trust in everyday banking. Through this campaign, we are taking fraud awareness beyond advisories into real, on-ground conversations across communities. As banking becomes more digital, our focus is on ensuring customers are informed, prepared, and better protected in their day-to-day banking.”

Axis Bank’s focus on ‘Safe Banking’ extends beyond this campaign, and is supported by a range of digital safety features, such as:

Mobile App Code: Enables secure, app-based authentication for logins and transactions, reducing exposure to OTP-based fraud risks.

Face Authentication: Adds a biometric layer of verification, ensuring only authenticated users can access or authorize sensitive banking actions.

Safety Centre: A centralised hub that enables both instant protective actions, such as restricting transactions during suspicious activity while also activating proactive controls (e.g., quiet hours) to stay ahead of potential fraud risks.

Lock FD: Provides an additional safeguard by preventing unauthorised digital closure of fixed deposits, especially for customers relying on assisted banking channels.

SMS Shield: Verifies the authenticity of SMS communications by validating sender IDs against official Axis Bank identifiers, helping detect spoofing and phishing attempts.

Together, these efforts reflect Axis Bank’s broader commitment to building a safer banking ecosystem—where customers have greater control and confidence in their digital banking journeys.

About Axis Bank:

Axis Bank is one of the largest private sector banks in India. Axis Bank offers the entire spectrum of services to customer segments covering Large and Mid-Corporates, SME, Agriculture, and Retail Businesses. It has 6,295 domestic branches (including extension counters) and 12,564 ATMs and cash recyclers spread across the country as on 30th June 2026. The Bank’s Axis Virtual Centre is present across eight centres with 1,700 Virtual Relationship Managers as on 30th June 2026. The Axis Group includes Axis Mutual Fund, Axis Securities Ltd., Axis Finance, Axis Trustee, Axis Capital, A.TReDS Ltd., Freecharge, Axis Pension Fund and Axis Bank Foundation.

For further information on Axis Bank, please refer to the website: https://www.axis.bank.in/  

ROHM To Showcase Application-Focused Power And Analog Solutions At electronica India 2026

ROHM will exhibit at electronica India 2026, South Asia’s leading trade fair for electronic components, systems, applications, and solutions, from September 16th to 18th at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). At booth I-15 in Hall 3, ROHM will showcase application-focused demonstrations featuring its semiconductor devices and reference designs for mobility and industrial applications.

“Electronica India 2026 will be an important opportunity to demonstrate how ROHM’s power and analog semiconductor technologies contribute to real-world applications across mobility and industrial systems. This year, we will present more application-oriented demonstrations, including a three-wheeled concept vehicle that shows how ROHM semiconductor devices and reference designs can be integrated into mobility systems, as well as reference-design boards for AI server power supplies. Through these exhibits, we aim to foster more application-driven technical discussions with customers and partners in India and support them as they address challenges related to power conversion, energy efficiency, and system design,” says Makoto Terada, Managing Director, ROHM Semiconductor India.

Highlights of ROHM’s presence at electronica India 2026 include:

For Mobility

The three-wheeled EV concept vehicle demonstrating how ROHM semiconductor devices and reference designs can be applied to mobility systems, including motor control, smart instrument cluster, and lighting solutions

Engine control ICs and LED driver ICs for Two-wheeled vehicles

Sonar demonstrations for automotive applications

For more information about the three-wheeled EV concept vehicle, please visit:

https://fscdn.rohm.com/en/products/databook/white_paper/common/solution_for_compact_ev_wp-e.pdf

For Industrial

1.3 kW and 5.5 kW reference designs for AI server power supplies

Reference designs for power conversion in EV chargers and PV inverters

Sub-GHz wireless communication LSIs and chiplet-based MCUs

Use cases for Solist-AI™, ROHM’s edge computing AI solution

More Information

For additional highlights of ROHM at electronica India 2026, please visit:
https://www.rohm.com/electronica-india

About ROHM

ROHM, a leading semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer, was established in 1958. From the automotive and industrial equipment markets to the consumer and communication sectors, ROHM supplies ICs, discretes, and electronic components featuring superior quality and reliability through a global sales and development network.

In India, ROHM is actively engaged in local design, reference development, and collaborative innovation through its network of engineering teams and partners.

Please visit ROHM’s website for more information: https://www.rohm.com

Global Impact Forum II To Bring BRICS Nations Together In Mumbai For A Landmark: Celebration Of Civilisational Legacy

AP Globale is set to host the second edition of the Global Impact Forum (GIF II): Civilisational Legacy on September 5–6, 2026, at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, bringing together distinguished voices from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa(BRICS) for a two-day celebration of culture, heritage and civilisational exchange.

Marking the Forum’s first edition in India, GIF II has been conceptualised as an international soft power festival, exploring how culture, knowledge systems, heritage and creative expression can build meaningful connections between nations. At a time when global relationships are often viewed primarily through the lens of politics and economics, the forum will spotlight the role of cultural understanding and civilisational exchange in shaping stronger global relationships.

Spanning across two days, GIF II is expected to host 500 high-profile delegates each day, including ambassadors, diplomats, business leaders, scholars, cultural figures, entrepreneurs, investors and family offices. The programming will feature panel discussions, keynote conversations and immersive workshops exploring the cultural intersections and shared traditions across the participating nations.

The programme will bring together diverse traditions and disciplines from Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine to Kalaripayattu and Kung Fu/Tai Chi, classical dance and Capoeira, Tagore and Tolstoy, cinema, music, sport and indigenous traditions, highlighting how knowledge, art and cultural expression have travelled across borders and continue to influence contemporary societies.

Speaking about the promising association between South Africa and India, H.E.G Labane, Consul General, South Africa said "South Africa and India share a deep civilizational legacy that naturally evolves into a strategic economic partnership today, combining South Africa’s critical minerals like platinum, manganese, and chrome with India’s advanced tech and pharmaceutical capabilities. Our relationship between South Africa & India does not require introduction; it requires acceleration. Having led the Global South agenda through the G20 and BRICS, our focus must now turn our shared voice into actionable supply chains and investments. Platforms like the Global Impact Forum II (GIF II) are vital because they do what traditional consulates cannot: convene capital, culture, and government in a single room. As we head toward GIF II in Mumbai on September 5 & 6, we look forward to accelerating economic diplomacy alongside South African cultural players and over 20 business leaders to build a prosperous future together."

Beyond the daytime programming, the festival will extend into curated evening experiences celebrating culture, creativity and connections. Day 1 will culminate in Gala Night, featuring live Capoeira and percussion performances, while Day 2 will host Founders’ Night, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and family offices for a curated pitch-format evening.

An invite-only networking track will further facilitate meaningful conversations and introductions among influential delegates, encouraging cross-border relationships, collaborations and the exchange of ideas.

"The Global Impact Forum II is built on celebrating what BRICS nations have in common, from shared traditional medicine, martial arts, beauty, sports, and culture to encourage collaboration rather than competition. By bringing together 400 to 500 leaders across government, business, academia, and entertainment, we are bridging cultural legacy with future innovation. Ultimately, any successful forum relies on two pillars: strong content and meaningful connections. Our mission is to matchmake the right founders, ministers, and global leaders to drive high-caliber conversations and lasting impact", said Janhavi Pawar, Director, AP Globale.

Commenting on the strategic association with AP Globale for GIF II, Faizan Munshi, VC Grid & Venture Catalysts, said, "Our partnership with AP Globale reflects our core thesis: connecting capital with strategic connections, which lies at the heart of the Global Impact Forum II. At this event, we are sourcing and evaluating six early-stage and six late-stage startups to present before business leaders, government members, and international industrialists. Our goal in selecting these startups across key sectors including EV, sustainability, logistics, deeptech, and rural finance, is to highlight how Indian innovation can deliver real value globally and firmly place India on the world map. We are excited about what we’ve built so far and look forward to a transformative event".

With soft power at its core, Global Impact Forum II: Civilisational Legacy seeks to create a distinctive platform where heritage meets contemporary dialogue. By bringing together cultural, intellectual and business voices from across five nations, the festival aims to demonstrate how culture can serve as a powerful bridge between societies, fostering understanding, curiosity and lasting global connections.

About GIF II
Global Impact Forum (GIF II) is a premier international convening that unites influential leaders from government, business, academia, civil society, and culture to catalyse dialogue, foster collaboration, and advance actionable solutions to the defining current challenges and opportunities. Through high-impact conversations, strategic partnerships, cross-sector engagement, and the exchange of transformative ideas, the Forum honours civilisational heritage while championing innovation, inclusive growth, responsible leadership, and sustainable development. As a platform for thought leadership and collective action, GIF II strengthens global partnerships, inspires meaningful change, and contributes to building resilient economies, empowered communities, and a more equitable future across industries, societies, and geographies.

About AP Globale:
AP Globale is a privately owned, purpose-driven group committed to creating long-term value by building future-ready enterprises across Skilling & Education, Impact Funding, Media, Advisory & Consulting, Community Transformation, Events, and Special Projects. The organisation convenes leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society to foster collaboration, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships leading to inclusive growth and sustainable development. With operations spanning India, Europe and the Middle East, AP Globale has held events for 21 years and remains committed to strengthening ecosystems that empower communities, accelerate responsible growth, and create lasting positive impact across industries and geographies.

For additional information, please visit: https://w00ww.apglobale.com/

India Junior International Series 2026 Set To Take Centre Stage

* Over 225 junior players from eight countries to compete in the BWF-sanctioned tournament at Kotak Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, Hyderabad~

Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) today announced the launch of India Junior International Series 2026, a Badminton World Federation (BWF)-sanctioned junior tournament. This tournament is being hosted at the Kotak Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy from August 19th to 23rd, 2026.

The tournament forms part of Kotak Mahindra Bank’s long-term commitment to nurturing sporting talent in India. Through its partnership with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation, Kotak has supported the establishment of the Kotak Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, a world-class institution focused on identifying and developing young badminton talent through expert coaching, high-performance infrastructure and competitive exposure.

A key fixture on the international junior badminton calendar, the India Junior International Series 2026 will give young athletes an opportunity to compete against leading junior talent from around the world and earn valuable BWF ranking points. By bringing together players from multiple countries, the tournament will also promote sportsmanship, international camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange. For emerging Indian shuttlers it will provide international competitive exposure at a crucial stage of their development.

Through sustained investments in sports infrastructure, athlete development and competitive opportunities, Kotak aims to support promising athletes, strengthen India’s badminton ecosystem and advance its broader CSR vision of fostering inclusive growth and nation-building through sport.

The continued hosting of the tournament by the academy in Hyderabad further strengthens the city’s position as a leading destination for badminton. It also provides players from Telangana and neighbouring states with an opportunity to experience international competition closer to home, encouraging wider participation and greater aspirations in the sport.

Speaking on the occasion, Himanshu Nivsarkar – Head, CSR & ESG, Kotak Mahindra Bank, said, "The Kotak Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy has played an important role in nurturing young badminton talent over the years. We are proud to support initiatives that help aspiring athletes learn, grow and realize their potential. The India Junior International Series gives young players an opportunity to compete at an international level and gain valuable experience early in their sporting journey. We hope this tournament continues to inspire the next generation of badminton players and contributes to the growth of the sport in India."

Pullela Gopichand, Chief National Coach of the Indian badminton team and Founder, Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation, said, “International competition at the junior level plays an important role in an athlete’s development. It allows young players to test their skills against different playing styles, build confidence and understand the demands of competing at a higher level. By bringing talented junior players from India and other countries together, the India Junior International Series provides a valuable platform for learning and growth. I am grateful to Kotak Mahindra Bank for its continued support in creating opportunities that can help shape the future of Indian badminton.”

This year’s tournament will bring together over 225 junior players from England, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, USA, UAE and India competing across singles and doubles categories. The opening ceremony will take place on August 19th, while the finals are scheduled for August 23rd followed by the prize distribution ceremony.

ICICI Prudential Life BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Index Fund Launched

* To Offer Customers A Value-Plus-Momentum Investment Strategy

* Offers exposure to 50 companies selected from the broad BSE 500 universe through a rules-based investment approach

* Combines attractive valuations with positive price momentum to identify investment opportunities

* Portfolio is reviewed quarterly to systematically respond to changing market valuations and trends

The Company has launched the ICICI Prudential Life BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Index Fund, a value-plus-momentum investment option that offers customers access to long-term equity opportunities through select unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs).

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Manish Kumar, Chief Investment Officer, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, said, “The BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Index Fund has been designed to provide customers with access to a disciplined and transparent investment strategy that brings together two important investment factors, value and momentum. While attractive valuations can provide valuation comfort, positive momentum can indicate growing market confidence. Combining these factors enables the strategy to identify companies that demonstrate strength on both parameters, helping investors participate in emerging opportunities while maintaining a focus on valuations.

The strategy follows a systematic approach and is reviewed every quarter, allowing the portfolio to evolve with changing market valuations and trends. We believe this approach can provide customers with a differentiated way to participate in long-term equity growth while maintaining investment discipline.”

The fund provides customers with exposure to a diversified basket of 50 companies selected from the broad BSE 500 universe and will follow the ICICI Pru BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Customized Index. In case a stock cannot be selected due to regulatory guidelines, the subsequent eligible stock(s) will be selected to maintain a cohort of 50 stocks. Its rules-based approach enables the portfolio to be refreshed periodically as market valuations and trends evolve, providing customers with a transparent and systematic investment framework.

Furthermore, the Company’s claim settlement ratio of 99.3% in Q1-FY2027, with an average turnaround time of just 1 day for non-investigated individual claims reflects its commitment to fulfilling the promise made to its customers and their families. At June 30, 2026, the Company had an Asset Under Management of Rs. 3.34 lakh crore and has zero Non-Performing Assets (NPA) since inception, indicating a high quality of the asset book.

The ICICI Prudential Life BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Index Fund will be available through ICICI Prudential Life’s ULIP offerings such as ICICI Pru SmartKid Assure, ICICI Pru Signature Assure, ICICI Pru Signature Online and ICICI Pru Smart Insurance Plan Plus along with Life Cover, available on www.iciciprulife.com.

About the Company

The Board of Directors recently approved a proposal to rename the Company as ‘ICICI Life Insurance Limited’, subject to relevant approvals. The Company commenced its operations in FY2001 and has consistently been amongst the top life insurance companies in India on sum assured market share and new business premium market share basis.

The Company offers an array of products in the Protection and Savings category which match the different life stage requirements of customers, enabling them to provide a financial safety net to their families as well as achieve their long-term financial goals. The digital platform of the Company provides a paperless buying experience to customers, empowers them to conduct an assortment of self-service transactions, provides a convenient route to make digital payments and facilitates a hassle-free claims settlement process.

The Company operates on the core philosophy of customer-centricity and has developed and implemented various initiatives to provide cost-effective products, superior quality services, consistent fund performance and a hassle-free claim settlement experience to our customers.

At June 30, 2026, the Company had an AUM of Rs. 3.34 lakh crore and a total in-force sum assured of Rs. 48.06 lakh crore. It is also the first insurance Company in India to be listed on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Limited.

Disclaimer

Except for the historical information contained herein, statements in this release which contain words or phrases such as 'will', ‘expected to,’ etc., and similar expressions or variations of such expressions may constitute 'forward-looking statements'. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, opportunities and growth potential to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the actual growth in demand for insurance and other financial products and services in the countries that we operate or where a material number of our customers reside, our ability to successfully implement our strategy, including our use of the Internet and other technology, our exploration of merger and acquisition opportunities, our ability to integrate mergers or acquisitions into our operations and manage the risks associated with such acquisitions to achieve our strategic and financial objectives, our growth and expansion in domestic and overseas markets, technological changes, our ability to market new products, the outcome of any legal, tax or regulatory proceedings in India and in other jurisdictions we are or become a party to, the future impact of new accounting standards, our ability to implement our dividend policy, the impact of changes in insurance regulations and other regulatory changes in India and other jurisdictions on us. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof. This release does not constitute an offer of securities. 

India’s Leading Auction House AstaGuru Launches Its Headquarters In Singapore

* Strengthening Its Presence Across Asia

*The Singapore office marks the auction house's second international expansion, connecting collectors across Southeast Asia with exceptional Indian art, fine jewellery and luxury timepieces~

AstaGuru, India's leading digital-first auction house today announced its official expansion into Singapore, marking a significant milestone in its international growth and establishing a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia. Following the opening of its first international office in London in May 2026, the Singapore launch reinforces AstaGuru's ambition to build a truly global platform and deepen its engagement with collectors across the world's most important art and luxury markets.

Founded in Mumbai in 2008, AstaGuru has played a defining role in the evolution of India's art and collectibles market. The auction house commands approximately 40% of the Indian auction market and has built a global community of established and next-generation collectors. With specialist expertise spanning Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, fine jewellery, luxury timepieces and rare collectibles, AstaGuru brings its digital-first model to Singapore, backed by deep market knowledge, bespoke advisory services and direct access to exceptional works of art and objects of enduring value.

AstaGuru's Singapore office will be led by Jillian Kwan, Managing Director, Singapore and supported by a dedicated local team alongside specialists from across its international network. With over two decades of international experience across leading auction houses, Jillian brings deep expertise in client development, operational leadership, business growth and luxury market strategy. Her extensive knowledge spans fine art, jewellery, watches and high-value collectibles, alongside a strong track record in building specialist teams and cultivating long-term collector relationships across Asia. The fully operational office will serve as a regional hub for collector engagement, client advisory and consignment sourcing across Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region, providing collectors with direct access to AstaGuru's expertise, global network and diverse auction calendar.

Jillian Kwan, Managing Director at AstaGuru Singapore said, "The collector landscape across Asia is evolving making discerning choices on how and what they acquire, seeking rarity, provenance and cultural significance beyond established categories or geographies. Singapore has established itself as a key art and cultural hub in Asia, bringing together collectors, institutions, galleries and global wealth in a distinctly connected ecosystem. With AstaGuru’s presence here, we aim to become a meaningful part of that ecosystem by bringing exceptional works to new audiences, sharing specialist expertise and building long-term relationships. Ultimately, we want to help collectors transform individual acquisitions into significant collections and enduring legacies.”

Aparna Batra, Chief Business Officer at AstaGuru said, "AstaGuru has been instrumental in shaping India’s art and luxury auction market, establishing new benchmarks in trust, scholarship and market leadership while building one of the country’s most respected platforms for collectors. Our expansion into Singapore marks a significant strategic milestone, extending this proven expertise into one of Asia’s most sophisticated wealth and cultural hubs. Singapore will serve as a gateway to deepen engagement with collectors across Southeast Asia, strengthen cross-border participation and unlock greater access to exceptional Indian art, jewellery, watches and luxury collectibles.

By connecting established and emerging collectors across India, Southeast Asia and global markets, we are creating a more interconnected ecosystem where provenance, expertise and access converge. This expansion reflects our long-term ambition to position AstaGuru as the leading Asian platform for art and luxury auctions, fostering greater cultural exchange while broadening opportunities for collectors, consignors and institutions worldwide,” she concluded.

AstaGuru has pioneered online auctions in India, building its platform around timed online sales, real-time bidding and comprehensive digital catalogues. The Singapore office will complement this global accessibility with personalised local engagement, specialist consultations and curated physical previews and events for select auctions. This September, the office will feature works from Indian Masters like S.H Raza, M.F Husain, Thota Vaikuntam, Krishen Khanna and others in its private gallery, giving collectors a first look at what they can expect from AstaGuru Singapore.

Through its presence in Singapore, AstaGuru is committed to contributing meaningfully to Asia's evolving collector ecosystem. As collecting transcends traditional categories and geographies, AstaGuru aims to provide the expertise, access and perspective that empower collectors to discover exceptional works, build collections of lasting significance and shape legacies that endure across generations.

For more information on upcoming auctions or to register as a bidder, visit www.astaguru.com

About AstaGuru Auction House

AstaGuru is a global digital auction house dedicated to preserving cultural heritage and shaping enduring legacies through rare art and luxury collectibles. Founded in 2008, AstaGuru provides a seamless and trusted platform for collectors to discover, acquire, and consign exceptional treasures, spanning Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, International art, fine jewellery, rare timepieces, vintage cars, and unique collectibles. Guided by a vision to be the world’s leading platform for rare art and luxury collectibles, AstaGuru brings together connoisseurs across generations, fostering a deeper appreciation for craftsmanship and history. With an unwavering commitment to expertise, authenticity, and innovation, AstaGuru empowers collectors to curate extraordinary stories that transcend time. Through its digital platform and mobile app, AstaGuru bridges geographies, making remarkable acquisitions accessible to collectors worldwide.