Brands
Group 108 builds buzz at MAPIC India with Grandthum and One FNG
MUMBAI: From blueprints to buzz, Group 108 turned heads at MAPIC India 2025, proving that retail real estate can be as dazzling as it is strategic. Held on 16 and 17 September at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, the annual retail real estate gathering brought together the country’s leading developers, investors, and retailers. Amid the power-packed line-up, Group 108 stood out with its showcase of Grandthum in Greater Noida West and One FNG along the Noida Expressway two projects being pitched not just as retail spaces, but as lifestyle statements.
Grandthum, with its distinctive architecture and mix of global retail and lifestyle offerings, has already become something of a landmark in Greater Noida West. Its strategic positioning places it at the heart of one of NCR’s fastest-growing hubs, catering to both evolving lifestyles and big-name international brands eyeing India’s booming consumer base.
Meanwhile, One FNG promises to be a game-changer on the Noida Expressway, designed as a high-energy retail hub with immense business potential. Both projects are positioned as more than brick and mortar, they’re envisioned as future-ready ecosystems blending commerce, community, and experience.
The showcase drew strong engagement across the two-day summit, with Group 108’s stalls buzzing with investors and retail partners. As Group 108, managing director Sanchit Bhutani noted: “The enthusiastic response at MAPIC India 2025 reinforces our vision of building world-class retail environments. This platform enabled us to strengthen alliances and explore opportunities that will fuel the future of retail in India.”
By highlighting its retail destinations at India’s most influential real estate and retail summit, Group 108 reinforced its reputation as an innovator ready to reshape the NCR’s retail landscape. With Grandthum already commanding attention and One FNG set to rise as a new commercial landmark, the company is charting a path that aligns with India’s broader urban transformation story.
As MAPIC India 2025 wrapped up, one thing was clear: Group 108 is not just building structures; it’s building buzz, business, and the future of retail real estate in India.
Brands
Aptronix unveils ‘Big & Beyond’ campaign, opens largest store in Hyderabad
Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita front push as retailer expands premium Apple experience
HYDERABAD: Aptronix has rolled out its most ambitious brand push yet with the launch of the ‘Big & Beyond Aptronix’ campaign, alongside the opening of its largest retail store in India.
The campaign features actors Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala as brand faces, signalling a sharper focus on aspirational, experience-led retail as the company scales its presence in the premium Apple ecosystem.
At the centre of the rollout is a new 8,000 sq. ft. flagship outlet at Sarath City Capital Mall, now the largest Aptronix store in the country and among the biggest Apple Premium Reseller formats in India. The space is designed to offer immersive product discovery, personalised guidance and integrated service support, positioning the store as more than just a point of sale.
The campaign itself leans into themes of scale, ambition and accessibility, aiming to connect with a younger, increasingly design-conscious generation of Apple users. By pairing celebrity appeal with in-store experience, Aptronix is looking to deepen emotional engagement while reinforcing its premium positioning.
A key pillar remains its ‘Limitless Aptronix Exchange’ programme, which offers customers simplified upgrade paths, transparent pricing and wider access to Apple devices. The initiative has been central to driving adoption by making high-end technology more approachable for a broader audience.
Premium Lifestyle and Fashion founder & owner Sutinder Singh said the new store reflects a long-held belief that Indian consumers should have access to the best Apple retail experience without compromise. He added that the campaign’s celebrity faces mirror the brand’s core values of elegance, ambition and confidence.
Aptronix CEO Meghna Singh said the ‘Big & Beyond’ theme reflects how the company operates, with a focus on building a best-in-class retail experience. She noted that the Hyderabad launch and the campaign together signal Aptronix’s intent to set new benchmarks in the category.
With this dual push of scale and storytelling, Aptronix is not just expanding its footprint but also redefining how premium tech retail is experienced in India.
