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INDIAWOOD 2024: A Global Summit for Woodworking and Furniture Production Technology

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Rapid Growth: Indian Furniture Market Reaches $32 BillionFurniture Exports Skyrocket by 248%: Driving Economic ExpansionTechnology Impetus Fuels Furniture Sector

BENGALURU, India, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — India’s furniture and woodworking industry continues to soar to new heights, bolstered by innovation, craftsmanship, and a growing demand both domestically and internationally. As a testament to its prominence on the global stage, INDIAWOOD – leading exhibition in this domain is gearing up for its highly anticipated 13th edition.

Scheduled to take place from February 22-26, 2024, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru INDIAWOOD 2024 stands as a beacon of excellence, showcasing the latest advancements and trends in woodworking and furniture production technologies.

With participation from over 950 companies representing more than 50 countries, and an expected turnout of 75,000 trade visitors, INDIAWOOD 2024 is set to be the largest gathering in the event’s history. Spanning an impressive 75,000 SqMs of exhibition area, the event promises an immersive experience for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Attendees will be able to explore cutting-edge Machinery & Technology, a rich array of Materials & Supplies, Fittings, Hardware & Components, and a spectrum of Industry Services.

Co-located events include India Mattresstech & Upholstery Supplies Expo, along with one day conference programs – Wood+ in Architecture & Design and Surface in Motion India.

As India’s premier event for woodworking and furniture manufacturing technology, INDIAWOOD plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry. By offering a curated platform for showcasing products, solutions, and content, the exhibition continues to drive innovation and excellence, reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in the field.

“In the dynamic landscape of the Indian furniture market, consumer preferences are evolving to reflect a blend of tradition, functionality, and sustainability. A preference for multifunctional designs that maximize utility in compact living spaces is evident, alongside an appreciation for the seamless integration of technology into furniture. Balancing quality with affordability, consumers seek value-driven options that offer durability and longevity”, says Sonia Prashar, Managing Director, NuernbergMesse India.

She further adds, “INDIAWOOD 2024, with a legacy of more than two decades will be instrumental in highlighting the scope and aspiration of the woodworking and furniture manufacturing Industry in India. Recognized on a global scale, the upcoming edition highlights the sector’s significant advancements in production volumes and technology.”

THE NEXUS OF INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS – CREATING TRENDS AND FOSTERING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Furniture & Kitchen manufacturers, architects, interior designers, timber traders, saw millers, builders, contractors, hardware distributors, dealers from all over the country and neighbouring countries such as Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Middle East & other international countries will be a part of this 5-day mega event.

International countries including Germany, Italy, France, Malaysia, USA, Turkey will be represented via official pavilions.

Recent trends in the furniture and woodworking industry include digitalization and automation for real-time monitoring, CNC machining centres for versatility and precision, smart edge banding solutions for seamless finishing, and laser cutting systems for precise cutting and engraving. These advancements signify a move towards more efficient and technologically advanced manufacturing processes.

INDIAWOOD 2024’s show floor will be a reflection of such emerging technologies and trends, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to explore essential sector topics, exchange innovative ideas, and foster connections with new contacts.

COMPLEMENTARY THEMES HIGHLIGHTING LATEST IN MATTRESS TECHNOLOGY, WOOD+ IN ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN AND SURFACE TRENDS

INDIA MATTRESSTECH + UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES EXPO (IME), held concurrently will have on display the latest technology for mattress production machinery and supplies, mattress finishing machinery and supplies, production tools and equipment, upholstery production technology, bed systems, new materials etc.

The third edition of ‘Wood+ in Architecture and Design (WAD)’, one day conference, to be held on the 24th of February will bring together Architects, Structural Engineers, Designers and Mass-Timber manufacturers to explore through panel discussions, expert presentations, and interesting case studies the application of wood as a construction material. www.w-a-d.in 

Newest launch SURFACE IN MOTION, one day conference on decorative surfaces for wood-based materials, will be held on 23rd February; where top experts from Europe and India will present topics such as decor design, the latest surface technologies, production processes and trends.

INDIA’S FURNITURE INDUSTRY EYES GLOBAL DOMINANCE WITH EXPONENTIAL GROWTH

In recent years, India has emerged as a major player in the international furniture and woodworking arena, recognized for its diverse range of offerings, from intricately carved wooden furniture to contemporary designs crafted with precision. The industry’s growth trajectory is fuelled by a combination of factors, including a skilled workforce, abundant raw materials, and a robust manufacturing ecosystem.

Moreover, India’s furniture and woodworking industry is characterized by its strong export potential, with Indian-made furniture and wooden products finding favour in markets across the globe.

With the Indian furniture market valued at $32 billion and experiencing a robust compound annual growth rate of 20%-25%, there exists substantial export potential as India holds only a 5% share of the global market. Notably, furniture exports surged from INR 1952 crore (approximately USD 26 million) in FY 2013-2014 to INR 6790 crore (USD 820 million) in FY 2022-2023, marking a remarkable 248% growth.

With a focus on exports, meeting local demand, and integrating advanced technologies, this sector is poised to make significant contributions to India’s export growth and economic development.

Luigi De Vito, President, Eumabois (European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers, SCM Group General Manager and SCM Wood Division Director is upbeat about the scope of the Indian market and Industry, “The Indian market is growing in sync with the global demand and is perfectly positioned to offer High-tech solutions and integrated systems that are specifically tailored to the needs of manufacturing companies who wish to improve and enhance their production performance. Accordingly, this might be the right momentum when European and Indian manufacturing have a unique opportunity to deepen their partnership and shape the upcoming industrial agenda in terms of trade, digitalization, and sustainability.”

The impact of the event is summed up by Mr. Sivakumar Venugopal, Group Director, NuernbergMesse India, “INDIAWOOD, a catalyst for industry evolution, continues to redefine the landscape of woodworking and furniture production. Its influence is marked by technological strides, collaborative advancements, and a sustained commitment to shaping the industry’s future.”

For more information about INDIAWOOD 2024, including registration, exhibitor details, and event updates, please visit www.indiawood.com

Contact for Exhibition: 
Pradeep Kumar Gopal
Portfolio Director
M: +91 9986066910
E: pradeepkumar.gopal@nm-india.com

Contact for Press & Media:
Navneet Pillai
Senior Manager – Marketing & Communication
M: +91 9945826248
E: navneet.pillai@nm-india.com

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ATTACK SHARK Unveils RS6 ULTRA, a Flagship Esports Mouse Featuring Its Proprietary Magnetic Hot-Swappable Battery Technology

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NEW YORK , July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gaming peripheral brand ATTACK SHARK has announced the upcoming launch of the RS6 ULTRA, its most advanced wireless gaming mouse to date. Designed for competitive FPS players and the premium esports peripheral market, the new model combines a lightweight carbon fiber structure, flagship sensing technology, low-latency wireless performance, and a magnetic hot-swappable battery system.

The RS6 ULTRA’s magnetic hot-swappable battery system is designed to eliminate the compromises associated with conventional wireless gaming mice. Unlike integrated lithium battery designs that require wired charging and eventually suffer from battery aging, or conventional removable battery systems that depend on battery doors and latch mechanisms, the RS6 ULTRA features a proprietary magnetic alignment design with gold-plated contacts, enabling fast, tool-free battery replacement without disrupting wireless operation. Its dual-battery system further ensures uninterrupted gameplay by allowing one battery to power the mouse while the included 8K receiver simultaneously charges the spare, providing continuous wireless performance and a longer product lifecycle through easily replaceable batteries.

Another key feature is ATTACK SHARK’s patented adjustable sensor positioning system. Five mechanical adjustment positions allow players to customize sensor placement to suit hand size, grip style, and aiming preference. This personalized alignment is designed to support more consistent aiming and reduce tracking deviation during rapid movements.

The RS6 ULTRA is powered by a customized PixArt PAW3955MAX sensor and the latest Nordic nRF54L15 wireless MCU, delivering the performance demanded by today’s competitive FPS players. The sensor natively supports polling rates of up to 8,000Hz (8K), as well as 1-DPI incremental adjustment for precise sensitivity control. With up to 52,000 DPI, 850 IPS tracking speed, 75G acceleration, and five adjustable lift-off distance settings, it ensures exceptional tracking accuracy and responsiveness during rapid flick shots, precise target acquisition, and high-speed movement in fast-paced titles such as VALORANT, Counter-Strike 2, and Apex Legends.

Built on the Nordic nRF54L15 platform, the RS6 ULTRA delivers enhanced scanning performance, wireless stability, and power efficiency. At a 1,000Hz polling rate, it provides up to 800 hours of battery life, reducing charging interruptions during extended training and competition. The combination of stable wireless connectivity and long endurance allows players to stay focused on performance rather than power management.

Complementing the hardware, ATTACK SHARK’s proprietary wireless transmission technology delivers button latency of less than 0.168 milliseconds in 8K mode, helping ensure that every click is transmitted with exceptional speed and consistency. The shark fin-inspired 8K receiver features an extended antenna for improved signal strength, along with LED indicators for connection status, polling rate, and battery level. Together, these technologies make the RS6 ULTRA a wireless flagship solution for fast-paced competitive shooters, providing the responsiveness and reliability demanded by players of VALORANT, Counter-Strike 2, and Apex Legends.

The RS6 ULTRA features a carbon fiber hybrid injection-molded chassis with a ventilated hollow-shell design that balances low weight, structural strength, comfort, and heat dissipation during extended gaming sessions. A glass-like cooling surface treatment helps reduce discomfort caused by perspiration, while a CNC-machined metal scroll wheel and anodized components improve durability and wear resistance.

Built for serious FPS competitors and enthusiasts, the RS6 ULTRA delivers precision, responsiveness, customization, and endurance expected from a flagship esports mouse.

For more information, visit https://attackshark.com/ or connect with the brand on social media and Discord.

To place an order, visit ATTACK SHARK Amazon Store for the US, UK, Europe, AU, MX, SA and Japan.

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EnKash Introduces India’s First Meal Card with UPI Payments

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EnKash extends its UPI capabilities to meal card allowances, combining the convenience of UPI, the reach of RuPay, and tax-efficient employee benefits.

MUMBAI, India, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EnKash, India’s leading business payments and spend management platform, today announced the launch of UPI-based payments on its Meal Card. With this addition, employees can make payments directly from their meal card balance by scanning eligible UPI QR codes at food and grocery merchants.

This makes EnKash the first provider in India to enable UPI payments directly from a meal benefit balance.

The new capability extends the UPI infrastructure that EnKash already offers across its Prepaid Payment Instrument portfolio. It brings the familiarity and convenience of UPI to structured meal benefits, allowing employees to use their meal allowance through a payment method that has become a part of everyday life in India.

The timing is also significant. Under the revised Income-tax reforms, eligible meal benefits of up to ₹200 per meal are available under both the old and new tax regimes, subject to prescribed conditions. Employees can receive up to ₹1,05,600 annually as a tax-free meal benefit. For HR teams, this makes meal benefits more inclusive, valuable and easier to offer across the workforce.

The solution combines:

UPI-based scan-and-pay convenienceLargest acceptance infrastructure of RuPayMerchant category-based spending controlsPhysical and virtual meal cardsReal-time transaction visibilityCentralised card issuance, loading and management for employers

Employers can issue cards, load meal balances, set spending controls and track transactions through a centralised platform. Merchant category controls help ensure that the meal balance is used only for eligible expenses.

“Employee benefits should be as seamless as everyday payments. By bringing UPI to meal benefits, we’re enabling employees to pay the way they already do while helping employers deliver a simpler and more digital-first experience,” said Priya Sharma, Head of Product at EnKash.

“This launch brings together the power of RuPay, the familiarity of UPI and the tax efficiency of meal benefits. It also reflects the strength of the payments stack EnKash has already built across its PPI products.”

The UPI-enabled Meal Card is supported by EnKash’s existing payments and prepaid infrastructure. The company already provides UPI-based payment capabilities across its prepaid products and also offers businesses a wider payments suite covering prepaid cards, employee benefits, expense management, petty cash, corporate payments, payment gateway, and rewards.

About EnKash

EnKash is India’s first full-stack payments and spend management platform, empowering 5,000+ businesses to automate payments, expenses, and employee benefits. Holding PA, PPI, and Bharat Connect (BBPOU) licenses, EnKash offers a unified financial orchestration suite backed by $23M in funding. By partnering with leading banks and networks like NPCI and Visa, EnKash delivers secure, scalable solutions that make enterprise financial operations faster, smarter, and fully compliant.

For media inquiries, email: marketing@enkash.com

 

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SunTec India Launches Proprietary eCommerce Price Monitoring Platform Delivering 99%+ Accuracy with Human-Verified Pricing Intelligence

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NEW DELHI, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SunTec India today announced the launch of its proprietary, in-house-built eCommerce price monitoring platform, a purpose-built pricing intelligence solution that tracks competitor prices across multiple channels in real time and pairs automated data collection with human QA verification.

The platform supports pricing, sales, and marketplace teams by combining automated data collection, AI-powered product matching, anomaly detection, and analyst-led verification for quality assurance. It enables businesses to monitor competitor prices, promotional movements, Buy Box signals, and Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) violations across key marketplaces & retailer websites.

Unlike generic SaaS tools that hand back raw data for clients to clean and interpret, SunTec India controls its platform end-to-end, from data collection to matching rules, allowing continuous improvement based directly on client needs.

The platform’s core capabilities include:

Real-time, multi-channel monitoring across Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and other marketplaces, and custom URL tracking for any publicly accessible website.AI-powered product matching using EAN/GTIN identifiers for exact matches and ML models for comparable products, achieving 99%+ matching accuracy.MAP violation alerts delivered within agreed SLA windows, with violation logs formatted for legal, sales, and distributor review.Buy Box and dynamic repricing intelligence compatible with Repricer.com, Linnworks, ChannelAdvisor, and other major repricing platforms.Promotional and deal monitoring timed to peak events like Black Friday, Prime Day, and Q4, giving teams lead time to respond.

Built on a proprietary AI crawler, optimized for dynamic page rendering and anti-bot environments, the platform handles JavaScript-rendered pages and pricing overlays that defeat standard scrapers, while continuously learning from detection patterns to maintain collection reliability.

“Self-service tools give you a dashboard and leave the hard part to you,” said Mr. Ravi Kant, Vice President – eCommerce Division, SunTec India.

“What sets our platform apart is the human-in-the-loop layer. AI detects; our analysts verify. Every anomaly is reviewed by a QA analyst before it reaches the client. Our goal is to help clients identify pricing gaps, protect margins, track violations, and respond to competitor moves before they impact revenue,” he added.

About SunTec India

SunTec India is an IT and digital services company delivering technology-led, data-driven business solutions. Founded in 1999, the company has served 8,530+ clients across 50 countries, supported by 1,500+ full-time professionals and a 95%+ client retention rate. SunTec India combines human expertise with AI-enabled technologies to improve operational efficiency, strengthen competitiveness, and create long-term value for businesses worldwide.

Media Contact: 
Rohit
rohit@suntecindia.com  

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