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India’s Largest Sports Retail Destination SportsYard Opens in Bengaluru

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Agilitas Sports Launches SportsYard in Bengaluru, Redefining India’s Sports Retail Experience

Bengaluru, January 20, 2026:
Agilitas Sports has entered a new chapter in India’s sports retail journey with the launch of SportsYard, the country’s largest multi-brand, experience-led sports destination. The company unveiled its flagship 34,000 sq. ft. SportsYard store on Mysore Road, Bengaluru, positioning it as a one-of-a-kind hub where sport, retail, and community come together.

Designed as a large-format experiential destination, SportsYard brings under one roof 20+ leading global sports brands, including Adidas, Puma, New Balance, ASICS, Lotto, and one8. The store offers a curated portfolio of over 40,000 products spanning performance sportswear, training gear, footwear, and lifestyle collections—making international sports brands more accessible to professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday sports lovers alike.

Built on Agilitas Sports’ vertically integrated business model, SportsYard goes well beyond conventional retail. The Bengaluru flagship has been conceived as a vibrant sports ecosystem, featuring dedicated pickleball courts, sneaker customisation and care services, and a calendar of workshops, community games, and creator-led activations that encourage participation and engagement. Complementing the active environment are curated healthy cafés, reinforcing the brand’s focus on holistic and active living.

The launch was celebrated through ‘SportsYard – The Debut’, an event that brought together elite cricketers Karun Nair and Prasidh Krishna, along with creators and members of Bengaluru’s thriving sports community. Athlete interactions, guided store walkthroughs, and community play sessions highlighted both the city’s growing passion for sport and SportsYard’s community-first philosophy.

With SportsYard, Agilitas Sports is strengthening its end-to-end footprint across the sportswear value chain, while setting a new benchmark for organised, experience-driven sports retail in India—one that blends shopping, play, and connection into a single, immersive destination.

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Trendsquares’ Akino Unveils Limited-Period Sankranthi Offer in Panathur

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Akino by Trendsquares Announces Sankranthi Festive Offer in East Bengaluru

Bengaluru, January 19, 2026: Marking the festive spirit of Sankranthi, a season traditionally associated with prosperity and new beginnings, Trendsquares has unveiled a limited-period benefit for its premium residential project, Akino, located at Panathur in East Bengaluru.

As part of the festive offer, homes at Trendsquares Akino are being offered at a special price of ₹11,000 per sq. ft., with an additional benefit of ₹500 per sq. ft. for bookings made during the Sankranthi period. The initiative is aimed at homebuyers seeking a well-timed and meaningful investment during the auspicious season.

Akino is a RERA-approved project (RERA No: PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/130325/007619), reflecting Trendsquares’ commitment to transparency, regulatory compliance, and customer trust. Spread across 4.75 acres, the development features 418 spacious 3 and 4 BHK apartments across three towers of 18 storeys each. Nestled beside a lake and forested landscape, the project offers uninterrupted views of nature—an increasingly rare feature in East Bengaluru’s rapidly developing corridor.

Designed as a modern, nature-centric lifescape, Akino combines peaceful surroundings with contemporary living. The project offers smart home-enabled residences, a 22,000+ sq. ft. fully equipped clubhouse, landscaped gardens, wellness zones, and thoughtfully designed outdoor amenities that encourage community living and everyday well-being.

Announcing the festive benefit, R. Rajasekhar Reddy, Managing Director, Trendsquares, said Sankranthi represents optimism and forward-looking decisions for families. He added that Akino has been envisioned as a future-ready living space that blends nature, comfort, and thoughtful planning, and the festive offer is intended to make premium living more accessible to discerning homebuyers.

Strategically located in Panathur, Akino enjoys excellent connectivity to Whitefield, Outer Ring Road, and key IT hubs. The project is also surrounded by established social infrastructure such as reputed schools, hospitals, retail centres, and upcoming metro connectivity, making it attractive for both end-users and long-term investors.

With its Sankranthi-exclusive pricing, strong location advantage, and focus on nature-led, smart living, Trendsquares Akino offers a compelling opportunity for homebuyers in East Bengaluru.

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Minister M.B. Patil Rolls Out Yamaha’s First Electric Scooter EC-06 in Karnataka

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Karnataka Flags Off Yamaha’s First Electric Scooter EC-06, Reinforcing EV Push

Bengaluru, January 12, 2026:
Karnataka’s focus on electric mobility and advanced manufacturing received a significant boost on Monday with Shri M.B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries (excluding Sugar), rolling out Yamaha’s first electric scooter, the EC-06, in the state. The roll-out took place at River Mobility’s manufacturing facility in Hoskote, Bengaluru Rural district, in the presence of elected representatives and senior government officials.

The event was also attended by Shri Sharath Kumar Bacche Gowda, Hon’ble MLA, Hoskote, Ms. Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director, Department of Industries & Commerce and Chairman, Mr Aravind Mani & Vipin George, Founder’s, River Mobility, Mr. Jim Aota, Chairman, Yamaha India; and senior representatives from Yamaha and Mitsui, including Mr. Yamamoto, Mr. Mochizuki, Mr. Koeda, Mr. Inagaki, and Mr. Ashimoto.

The commencement of EC-06 production marks a key milestone in Karnataka’s journey to emerge as a leading hub for electric mobility and future-ready manufacturing. The state continues to position itself as a preferred destination for global OEMs by offering a robust industrial ecosystem, skilled talent, and policy support.

Addressing the gathering, Shri M.B. Patil said the roll-out of a world-class electric scooter from Karnataka reflects the state’s readiness to lead the next phase of mobility. He noted that the Yamaha EC-06, manufactured in Hoskote, represents a shift towards practical, high-quality urban mobility solutions designed for Indian conditions. The project is expected to generate employment, strengthen the local supply chain, and open new opportunities for MSMEs in and around Hoskote.

Shri Sharath Kumar Bacche Gowda highlighted River Mobility’s strong roots in Karnataka and credited the company for identifying a new niche in utility-focused electric two-wheelers. He lauded the founders for driving innovation in a legacy automobile sector and emphasised the importance of retaining core values as the company scales.

The roll-out aligns with Karnataka’s Industrial Policy 2025–30, which prioritises advanced manufacturing and future mobility. With increasing investments from global players across automotive, electronics, and technology sectors, Karnataka continues to reinforce its reputation as a trusted and globally competitive manufacturing hub.

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Design Meets Power as realme 16 Pro Series Raises the Bar in Premium Smartphones

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realme 16 Pro Series Launched: Redefining Premium Mid-Range with 200MP Portrait Mastery and Bold Design

Bengaluru: realme, India’s youth-centric smartphone brand, has unveiled the much-awaited realme 16 Pro Series, setting a new benchmark in the premium mid-range segment. Comprising the flagship realme 16 Pro+ and the versatile realme 16 Pro, the series blends cutting-edge performance, refined design, and a strong focus on portrait photography.

At the heart of the launch is realme’s claim as the segment’s 200MP Portrait Master. Both devices feature the advanced 200MP LumaColor Camera, delivering natural skin tones, rich depth, and sharp details across multiple focal lengths. The realme 16 Pro+ goes a step further with a unique 3.5× periscope telephoto lens, TÜV Rheinland-certified imaging, and support for up to 120× Super Zoom, along with 4K FullFocal HDR video for professional-grade content creation.

Photography is further enhanced with smart software innovations such as Vibe Master Mode, AI Edit Genie, and studio-style lighting and filters, enabling users to create social-media-ready images effortlessly.

Design is another standout. Crafted in collaboration with renowned designer Naoto Fukasawa, the series introduces the Urban Wild Design, inspired by natural textures like wheat and pebbles. The realme 16 Pro+ debuts an industry-first bio-based organic silicone back, while both models feature premium finishes and slim, ergonomic profiles.

On the performance front, the realme 16 Pro+ is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, while the realme 16 Pro runs on the Dimensity 7300-Max. Both phones pack a massive 7000mAh battery, advanced cooling, IP69-rated durability, and vibrant 144Hz displays, making the realme 16 Pro Series a compelling all-rounder for modern users.

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Uber Expands Into B2B Logistics With ‘Uber Direct’, Brings Metro Ticketing to Bengaluru via ONDC

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Bengaluru, December 10, 2025: Uber has widened its India footprint with the launch of Uber Direct, its new B2B logistics service powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). The company also introduced metro ticketing on the Uber app in Bengaluru, strengthening its multi-service strategy built on India’s rapidly evolving digital public infrastructure.

With this, Uber has formally entered the enterprise logistics segment, differentiating Uber Direct from its consumer-focused Uber Courier offering. Unlike Courier, which is booked directly by customers on the app, Uber Direct functions as a backend delivery engine for businesses. Orders are placed on a seller’s platform, and Uber fulfils the delivery without direct customer interaction until the driver arrives. This plug-and-play model is designed for companies seeking reliable, scalable and standardised delivery support.

The service went live in Bengaluru today through ONDC’s open digital rails, with Uber’s fleet already handling grocery deliveries for Zepto and KPN Farm Fresh. The company will extend Uber Direct to food delivery in the coming weeks for brands including KFC, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Indian cloud-kitchen major Rebel Foods.

Metro ticketing on Uber—already active in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai—has also been rolled out in Bengaluru. Commuters can now plan journeys, access real-time metro information, and purchase QR-based tickets for Namma Metro directly via the Uber app, using UPI as the exclusive payment option.

Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said Bengaluru’s innovation-driven ecosystem makes it an ideal city for deeper ONDC integration. ONDC’s Acting CEO and COO, Vibhor Jain, said Uber’s expansion highlights the strength of interoperable digital commerce and marks a key milestone for the network’s logistics layer.

BMRCL Managing Director Dr. J. Ravishankar welcomed the partnership, noting that it aligns with the metro operator’s vision for multi-platform digital ticketing and improves first- and last-mile connectivity for commuters.

Uber plans to expand both metro ticketing integration and Uber Direct to additional cities in 2026, underscoring its growing commitment to India’s mobility and logistics sector.

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