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Malaysia’s Diversified Economy Presents Business Opportunities For Indian Companies

MUMBAI, India, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — India has the potential to grow at 6.5-7 per cent and will become a USD 5 trillion economy by 2025-26 and USD 7 trillion by 2030 depending on global economy situation. The promising economic growth has attracted huge foreign direct investments and influx of foreign companies visiting India to explore business opportunities.

The trade relation between Malaysia and India always in good relations and has been a strong partner in India’s growth story over the last few years said Mr Norman Dzulkarnain Nasri, Trade Consul, Consulate General of Malaysia in Mumbai.

Speaking to the media, the Trade Consul of MATRADE said that the country has always been a very important market and Malaysia’s biggest trading partner in South Asia. In 2022, India was Malaysia’s 11th largest global trading partner and among ASEAN countries, Malaysia was India 3rd largest trading partner after Singapore and Indonesia.

With two free trade agreements already implemented, ie. MICECA and AIFTA, MalaysiaIndia trade relations has grown rapidly from US$ 15.57 billion in 2018 to US$ 19.61 billion in 2022. Both countries are benefiting from the free trade agreement.

In term of exports, in 2022, Malaysia’s export to India grew by 21 per cent to US$ 12.44 billion. This makes India as Malaysia’s 8th largest export destination. Major products exported to India were palm oil & palm oil based agriculture products, electrical & electronic products, chemicals & chemical products, crude petroleum and manufactures of metal. Malaysia’s imports from India also increased by 28.2% to US$7.17 billion and makes India as Malaysia’s 12th largest source of imports. Major products imported from India were petroleum products, agricultural products, chemicals & chemical products, manufactures of metal and iron & steel products.

Mr Norman Dzulkarnain Nasri, the Trade Consul said, Acknowledging the importance of the market and the need to expand trade with India, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), the National Trade Promotion Agency through its office in Mumbai will facilitate Malaysian companies and Indian companies for business and trade opportunities. He added that Malaysia has established itself as one of the most trade-friendly countries in the world, exporting a competitive range of products to more than 200 global markets.

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) here in Mumbai invites Indian companies to source more from Malaysia. Indian companies to consider Malaysia as their sourcing destination to source for reliable products & services. Both Malaysian exporters and Indian companies who are serious to look for new markets for their products should seriously look at India as a potential market and leverage on the two FTAs.

Although Malaysia is better known as a holiday destination among Indians, interest among Indian businessmen and importers on Malaysian products, has grown significantly too. MATRADE always works closely with Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association to do business with reputable companies. This can be seen with the increasing number of Indian importers participating in MATRADE’s programmes in Malaysia. Besides looking for quality products to be imported, Indian companies are interested to acquire new technologies and are also looking for partners to manufacture products. 

Indian importers are invited to participate in the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) that organise by MATRADE particularly MIHAS. MATRADE will be organised the 19th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2023 in Kuala Lumpur from 12 to 15 September 2023. In conjunction with MIHAS 2023, MATRADE will be organizing the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) MIHAS both virtual and physical.

The Trade Section (MATRADE), Consulate General of Malaysia encourages Indian and Malaysian companies to leverage at their office in Mumbai. MATRADE also has another office in Chennai covers Southern and Eastern India.

Companies that are keen to explore the market can contact the office by contacting the Trade Consul at mumbai@matrade.gov.my.

About MIHAS 2023

The 19th edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) is well positioned to become the major gateway for global businesses seeking to access the fast-growing global halal trade and industry post-pandemic.

MIHAS 2023 which is hosted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Malaysia and organised by Malaysia’s trade promotion agency, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be held over four days, from 12th to 15th September 2023 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur.

In conjunction with MIHAS 2023 trade fair, MATRADE is also organising the International Sourcing Programme (INSP). The INSP is a one-on-one business meeting programme between foreign buyers and Malaysian exporters, currently on going virtually and will also be held physically during MIHAS 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. Apart from the showcase and INSP, MATRADE will also be organising MIHAS Knowledge Hub, which is a programme that focuses on knowledge sharing on issues related to the global halal industry. The Knowledge Hub will consist of a series of conferences, forums, and seminars involving leading keynote speakers, industry experts, and thought leaders.

MIHAS is expected to be the largest post-pandemic as it is expected to attract over 35,000 international visitors, and 1,500 booths, targeting 40 country pavilions. Last year’s edition of MIHAS saw participation of exhibitors from 33 countries represented through 1,200 booths.

MATRADE Mumbai is also currently actively organising virtual business meeting under the International Sourcing Program for MIHAS 2023. Interested Indian buyers who are looking to source for halal and other related products and services from Malaysia can contact MATRADE Mumbai at mumbai@matrade.gov.my.

Issued by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) on Thursday, June 22, 2023

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Reliance Digital Launches ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day Campaign Celebrating the Many Expressions of Fatherhood

MUMBAI, India, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital has launched ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day campaign to celebrate the many expressions of fatherhood. Built around a simple cultural observation, while “Maa ki Mamta” has long been a part of India’s collective vocabulary, there has never been a word that captures the distinct ways fathers express love, the campaign introduces ‘Baaptaa’ as a tribute to the many shades of fatherhood.

Conceptualised as an original music-led campaign, Baaptaa celebrates fathers not as idealised figures, but as they are experienced in everyday life, protective, dependable, emotional, quirky, practical, occasionally embarrassing, and always present. Through a relatable narrative, the campaign acknowledges the countless ways fathers care for their families, often through actions rather than words.

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At the heart of the campaign is an original music video told from a father’s perspective, capturing the different roles he plays across life’s moments and milestones. The film brings to life the humour, warmth and unspoken affection that characterise father-child relationships, while giving a name to a form of love that many recognise but few have articulated.

The campaign stems from a simple insight: while motherhood has often found expression through familiar phrases and popular references, the unique language of fatherhood has remained largely undefined. Baaptaa seeks to fill that gap by creating a term that reflects the everyday gestures, practical wisdom and quiet sacrifices that fathers make.

Father’s Day communication often leans into familiar emotional territory, but Reliance Digital’s campaign celebrates fathers in a way that feels more culturally authentic and relatable. The idea for ‘Baaptaa’ came from a simple observation — mother’s love has been immortalised in a number of heartfelt, emotional songs, there needed to be an anthem dedicated to dad’s love. And thus was born Baaptaa – a love language that is often awkward, practical, protective, humorous and deeply felt, even if rarely verbalised. It’s a celebration of fatherhood in all its wonderfully imperfect forms immortalized by a song that you won’t be able to stop humming.

Shop for the widest range of electronics at Reliance Digital and thank your father for his Baaptaa.

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Harper Collins Publishers India is Delighted to Announce the Recent Publication of ‘People We Love’ by Preeti Shenoy

NEW DELHI, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HarperCollins Publishers India is delighted to share the recent publication of People We Love by bestselling author Preeti Shenoy. At once tender and sharp, this collection of stories offers intimate, truthful and relatable portraits of the people we cherish, the ones we lose, and the people we become.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The people we love never truly leave our story…

In these tender yet piercing stories, Preeti Shenoy returns to some of her most beloved characters to reveal who they were before they appeared in her bestselling novels It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have.

Aniket, a coder, carries the weight of a longing for Trisha that he cannot bring himself to act on. Nidhi abandons her corporate life to teach pottery, only to discover that clay is far more forgiving than the people she loves. A quiz competition sparks an unlikely romance between Aman and Shruti, one that must withstand parental disapproval and class divides. And Anjali, a journalist, is so busy chasing stories that she almost misses the one unfolding in her own life.

Set against the pulse of contemporary India, People We Love explores the tug-of-war between duty and desire, family and freedom, who we are and who we dare to be. Intimate and deeply felt, these are stories about love that stays, leaves and almost slips away … love that quietly and irrevocably shapes the people we become.

Preeti Shenoy, author, says, “People We Love is a collection of three long stories, prequels to my bestsellers It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have. If you have read those books, you already know how these characters’ stories unfold. But what you don’t know yet is where it all began, the loves they carried, the choices they made, and the people they were before life shaped them into who you met on those pages. Writing these prequels felt like returning to a home I hadn’t realised I missed, and discovering rooms I had never been in before.”

Rashmi Menon, Associate Publisher – HarperCollins India, adds, “Preeti Shenoy has an extraordinary gift for finding the heartbeat of ordinary lives. People We Love is a warm, wise and deeply humane collection of short stories that reunites readers with favourite characters from her bestselling novels It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have, weaving them into fresh, deeply satisfying narratives. These characters feel like people you know, and their journeys will move, comfort and surprise you. This uplifting, thought–provoking collection reminds us why we turn to stories in the first place. We couldn’t be more excited to share it with our readers.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Preeti Shenoy is among the highest-selling authors in India. She was featured on the Forbes longlist of the most influential celebrities in India. Her books include When Love Came Calling, Wake Up Life, Is Calling, Life Is What You Make It, The Rule Breakers, A Hundred Little Flames, It’s All in the Planets, Why We Love the Way We Do, The Secret Wish List, The One You Cannot Have and many others. Her work has been translated into many Indian languages. Preeti is also a motivational speaker, an avid fitness enthusiast, and an artist specializing in portraiture and illustrated journalling. Preeti lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS INDIA

At HarperCollins Publishers India, we believe in telling the best stories and ensuring they reach the widest readership. We publish around 250 new books every year across 10 imprints, adding to a diverse catalogue of more than 3,000 titles in print and digital formats, with an array of genres and voices that ensure there is a book for every reader. Our authors have won some of the most prestigious literary awards, and we are proud to publish many acclaimed writers, alongside new and emerging voices shaping contemporary literature. We are also the publishers of The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, winner of the Booker Prize 2008, and Girl in White Cotton by Avni Doshi, shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020, and HarperCollins India itself has been awarded “Publisher of the Year” several times. In addition, we represent some of the finest global publishers such as Harvard University Press, Lonely Planet, Oneworld, Nosy Crow, Usborne, and National Geographic Children, bringing Indian readers access to world-class books and ideas. We are also proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, a recognition of our culture, people, and values that make HarperCollins India a truly inspiring workplace. 

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Fulfilling PM Modi’s Dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat: India’s AI Writing Startup Kreativespace Incubated at IIT Kharagpur

  1. Kreativespace, an Indian AI-powered writing platform founded by Vinet Kakadea, has been incubated at IIT Kharagpur and recognized by SVNIT University, Ministry of Education under Bodhan AI Conclave also through the NVIDIA Inception Program, AWS Startup Program, and DPIIT under Startup India.
  2. The platform unifies 8 AI-powered writing tools, along with AI Humanizer and Message AI feature being the latest addition into a single ecosystem, so you can generate and refine content all in one place.
  3. The company reports more than 50,000+ signed-up users, 75,000+ anonymous users, and roughly 100,000 monthly website visitors, positioning itself as the only Indian company operating at scale in the global AI writing market.

SURAT, India, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kreativespace, an AI-powered writing platform, is building out its position as the only homegrown alternative in a market long dominated by international tools such as Grammarly and QuillBot. Founded by Vinet Kakadea and incubated at IIT Kharagpur, the company has aligned its growth with the broader push behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative, which encourages indigenous technology development capable of competing on a global scale.

Kreativespace Incubated at IIT Kharagpur

As AI adoption accelerates across India’s education, research, and enterprise sectors, Kreativespace is among a small group of Indian startups building writing technology designed to compete directly with established international platforms.

Kreativespace’s progress has been recognized by several institutions central to India’s startup and technology ecosystem. The company has been incubated at IIT Kharagpur, selected under SSIP 2.0 through SVNIT University, and chosen by the Ministry of Education to present its work at the Bodhan AI Conclave. It has also been accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Program and the AWS Startup Program, and holds DPIIT recognition under the Startup India initiative.

Where many writing-tool users rely on separate subscriptions for content generation to refinement for grammar correction, paraphrasing, plagiarism checking, citation generation, and editing, Kreativespace brings these functions into a single platform as a super-app for AI writing tools. The company says its approach centers on affordability and accessibility alongside performance, aiming to make advanced AI writing assistance available to a wider range of users regardless of geography or budget.

The idea for Kreativespace took shape while founder Vinet Kakadea was studying at New York University and Marymount University in the United States, where he experienced firsthand how students, researchers, and professionals often need multiple paid subscriptions to cover writing-related tasks. That fragmented experience led him to build a super-app offering each of these capabilities together, at a more accessible price point.

Kreativespace combines 8 AI-powered writing tools with AI Humanizer and Message AI feature being the latest addition, allowing users to generate, rewrite, refine, and humanize content without moving between separate platforms. The product is available via web platform, mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play, browser extensions for Chrome, Mozilla, and Edge, and a Google Docs add-on.

Vinet Kakadea, Founder of Kreativespace, said, “Kreativespace’s vision is to digitalize the entire Indian education ecosystem to support PM Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme.”

About Kreativespace

Kreativespace with the Motto of Making Writing Accessible for Everyone: Kreativespace is an AI-powered writing platform built to make AI writing tools accessible, affordable, and effective for students, researchers, educators, professionals, content creators, startups, and enterprises. Founded by Vinet Kakadea, the company is incubated at IIT Kharagpur and has been recognized by AWS Startup Program, the NVIDIA Inception Program, and DPIIT under Startup India. For more information, visit kreativespace.com.

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