Celebrating Pune: Persistent Systems, Franks Hot Dog, Bastian Hospitality, Obeetee Carpets,

Persistent Systems, a global pioneer in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 ISG Star of Excellence Overall Award for superior customer experience, presented by Information Services Group, a leading global technology research and advisory firm. The Company has also received Star of Excellence awards in the categories of Most Adaptable Partner, Universal Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO), and for Outstanding Service in the Americas Region.
ISG’s Star of Excellence Awards rank providers on the quality of their services based on direct feedback from enterprise customers in the areas of business continuity and flexibility, collaboration and transparency, execution and delivery, governance and compliance, innovation and thought leadership, and people and cultural fit.
Hot dog brand Franks Hot Dog has made a debut in India with its first Indian outlet in Elpro City Square Mall, Pune. Partnering with FranGlobal, the international franchise development arm of Franchise India, the brand establishes Pune as the launch pad for Franks ambitious growth in the country. This launch is just the beginning of an ambitious growth plan set out in the master franchise agreement signed earlier this year at the Franchise Fair. Frank’s Hot Dog and FranGlobal aim to establish 300 outlets across India within the next five years, with 100 locations slated to open in the first 18 months.
Bastian Hospitality Private Limited has announced the launch of Bastian Empire, its first restaurant in the city. After the successful launch of Bastian Garden City in Bengaluru in 2023, this marks the brand’s foray into its third city in India, with Mumbai remaining the brand’s flagship. Bastian Empire promises to bring Poonaites the inimitable blend of everything that the brand is known for: bold, striking interiors; glorious F&B offerings; and the distinctive Bastian vibe that feels exciting yet comfortable at the same time.
The food brings to Pune the entire range of Bastian classics that keeps diners in Mumbai (and now) Bengaluru visiting the restaurants time and time again.
Obeetee Carpets, a brand with over a century-long legacy of handcrafted Indian carpets, is set to announce the opening of its latest store in Pune. This marks the brand’s sixth store in India and the fourth in southern India, including two locations in Maharashtra. To celebrate this exciting expansion, Obeetee will also unveil its newest collection, Mediterranean Memories, created in collaboration with Australian-Italian designer Mariella Ienna, infusing Italian artistry and heritage into the heart of Pune. The store, designed by Design21 and located in Pune’s vibrant Sangamwadi area, showcases Obeetee’s commitment to growth and expansion within the Indian market. Strategically curated to reflect the brand’s evolving aesthetic, the new space offers customers an immersive experience, featuring a range of Obeetee’s traditional collections alongside the contemporary Mediterranean Memories. This dual unveiling represents Obeetee’s forward-thinking approach, merging Italian inspiration with the finest Indian craftsmanship.