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Sunteck takes flight as 1000 drones light up Dubai for global debut
MUMBAI: If real estate launches needed a plot twist, Sunteck just wrote one in the sky quite literally with a 1,000-drone ballet shimmering over Dubai’s nightscape. Sunteck Realty, India’s long-standing luxury real estate powerhouse, marked its bold global leap with the launch of Sunteck International in Dubai, staged at the ultra-luxe Bvlgari Hotel. Far from a typical corporate unveiling, the evening played out as a high-glam, tech-powered extravaganza attended by top influencers, luxury tastemakers, CXOs, elite brokers and prominent media from India and the UAE.
The centrepiece, a 12-minute aerial show featuring 1,000 manually choreographed drones turned the Dubai skyline into a live storyboard. More than 10 dynamic formations, visible from over 3 kilometres, traced Sunteck’s journey from Mumbai’s coastline to Dubai’s glittering urban crown. The drones painted luminous sketches of iconic landmarks, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera, Dubai Mall before merging into the brand’s newly minted global identity, Sunteck International.
The finale erupted into golden and white firework arcs with a glowing halo, a nod to Sunteck’s signature flame motif symbolising ambition, continuity and worldwide aspiration.
“As we take our first decisive step into the UAE, our first international market, this iconic launch signifies the beginning of Sunteck’s global chapter,” said Sunteck Realty Ltd chairman & managing director Kamal Khetan.
Sunteck’s Dubai debut also underscored the Group’s increasingly technology-forward brand philosophy. Known for relying on advanced visualisation tools, immersive storytelling and data-led customer engagement, the company extended this approach into the sky. The drone spectacle powered by precision algorithms, 3D modelling and synchronised-flight software became a living billboard for how modern tech can transform brick-and-mortar storytelling into a multi-sensory digital canvas.
Sunteck International’s maiden project is set to rise on Downtown Dubai’s last remaining plot, neighbouring the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, with a gross development value of AED 5 billion. Over the next 3–5 years, the Group plans to invest AED 15 billion in the UAE as it deepens its presence in the region’s ultra-luxury segment.
Backed by over two decades of design-led innovation, a debt-free balance sheet, and a 50-million-sq-ft portfolio across Mumbai, one of Asia’s toughest real estate battlegrounds Sunteck International will anchor the Group’s ambitious UAE expansion.
With drones, design and Dubai’s dazzling skyline aligning in perfect formation, Sunteck has made one message clear: in the global luxury league, it isn’t just entering, it’s taking off.
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Bosch and Tata AutoComp to form JV for e-mobility in India
Equal stake venture to build electric drive systems and motors
BENGALURU: Bosch Limited and Tata AutoComp Systems are joining forces to tap into India’s fast-evolving electric mobility story, announcing plans for a 50:50 joint venture focused on key vehicle electrification technologies.
The proposed venture, expected to begin operations by mid-2026 subject to regulatory approvals, will focus on engineering, manufacturing and sales of eAxle systems and electric motors. Headquartered in Pune, it aims to bring global technology closer to the local market at a time when India’s automotive sector is shifting gears towards electrification.
For Bosch Group India president and Bosch Limited managing director Guruprasad Mudlapur, the direction is clear. He noted that battery electric technology is central to reducing emissions across passenger vehicles and select commercial segments, adding that the partnership is designed to accelerate adoption through advanced and efficient solutions.
The collaboration reflects a broader shift in the mobility landscape, where global expertise is increasingly being localised. Bosch Limited joint managing director and Mobility Solutions India president Sandeep Nelamangala, pointed out that customers are seeking cutting-edge global technologies tailored for India, a demand this venture aims to meet.
From Tata AutoComp’s perspective, the partnership brings complementary strengths to the table. Tata AutoComp vice chairman Arvind Goel, highlighted that India’s mobility ecosystem is being reshaped by electrification, localisation and the need for scalable solutions, making such collaborations increasingly vital.
Bosch’s global commitment to e-mobility is already significant, with investments exceeding six billion euros. Robert Bosch GmbH executive vice president, manufacturing and quality, electrified motion Karsten Müller, said the venture will help bring these technologies to India while strengthening the company’s regional presence.
With India now the world’s third-largest automotive market, the timing of the partnership is notable. As the country accelerates towards cleaner mobility, this joint venture positions both companies to ride the electric wave, combining engineering muscle with market ambition.
