IIM Calcutta and TalentSprint report growing aspiration among professionals for FinTech expertise

New Delhi [India], March 12: The Indian fasteners market continues to demonstrate strong momentum, having reached USD 11.2 billion in 2025 and is projected by the IMARC Group to surge to USD 17.0 billion by 2034, reflecting a robust CAGR of 4.67% during 2026-2034. This dynamic growth is fueled by the expansion of the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors, as well as increasing demand for high-performance, lightweight fasteners, and strategic government initiatives such as "Make in India." In this thriving context and to boost domestic manufacturing, Messe Stuttgart India has launched FASTNEX 2027 with its highly anticipated Signature Edition, set to take place from 8th to 10th February 2027 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event stands as a crucial platform for industry professionals to showcase innovative products, access market intelligence, foster collaborations, and expand their business networks, ultimately contributing to the overall advancement of India's manufacturing sector.

New Delhi [India], March 12: As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how organisations build products, manage risk, serve customers and run operations, the need for professionals who can design, deploy and govern intelligent systems has accelerated. Delhi Technological University (DTU, New Delhi), in collaboration with TimesPro, has announced the inaugural batch of the Advanced Certificate Programme in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at learners seeking strong conceptual grounding alongside practical, job-relevant capability.

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 12: Hush Puppies, the global footwear brand exclusively retailed in India by Bata. A brand long synonymous with premium comfort and everyday wearability, reimagines bounce technology to it's the Office Sneaker Collection. Designed for professionals navigating fast paced, hybrid workdays, the collection brings together refined office-ready aesthetics with enhanced cushioning that keeps pace with modern work lives.

Dubai [UAE], March 12: Wizz Financial, the global fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, today announced the completion of its first stablecoin-powered cross-border remittance and treasury transaction originating from the United States, with capabilities into 80 countries, in partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. ("BitGo"), an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO). Through the partnership, Wizz Financial is utilizing BitGo's institutional-grade wallet infrastructure and e-trade services to facilitate the conversion of fiat currency into stablecoins, enabling near-real-time settlement, enhanced liquidity management, and compliant, scalable cross-border remittance flows across its global network as new corridors are progressively launched.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: The 57th edition of Media Expo Mumbai 2026, international trade exhibition on indoor and outdoor advertising and signage solutions, is set to take place from 09-11 April 2026 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The show will establish a convergence of leading global brands and creative professionals and discover path-breaking future technologies. Building on the success of its previous editions, the upcoming show will present a sharper focus on Digital Signage and POP / POSM solutions, reflecting the industry's shift toward application-led and technology-driven visual communication across retail, branding and OOH segments.