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A first-of-its-kind initiative to accelerate AI adoption across India’s infrastructure and strategic sectors. Four challenge themes to tackle critical opportunities in energy, transport, climate resilience and public service delivery. Startup India to support national outreach, with winning innovators progressing towards pilot deployments and long-term collaboration opportunities. Rodic Consultants, one of India’s leading infrastructure and engineering consultancies, has partnered with Nasscom to launch the Rodic InfraAI Innovation Challenge, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across India’s infrastructure and strategic sectors. Supported by Startup India through outreach to DPIIT-recognised startups, the initiative seeks to bring together…
Urja Senior Living, an initiative by CHL Living, marked the launch of Madhya Pradesh’s first senior living project with a two-day Grand Preview held in Indore on August 8–9, 2026. The event drew close to 400 guests, including seniors and families from diverse geographies, backgrounds and professional walks of life, and concluded with nearly 20 confirmed bookings over the weekend, signalling strong early confidence in the project. Introducing a new vision for purposeful senior living in India The Grand Preview marked the official introduction of Urja Senior Living to prospective residents, families and senior living seekers, offering visitors…
Some meaningful investment opportunities begin with changes whose impact extends across sectors and company sizes. These long-duration structural shifts, called megatrends, can reshape how India consumes, saves, builds and does business, creating possibilities across established leaders, emerging challengers and specialised companies. Since inception, the fund has outperformed its benchmark, BSE 500 TRI, by 3.85 percentage points under the Regular Plan and 5.47 percentage points under the Direct Plan Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund follows a megatrend investing strategy, pairing this long-term lens with the freedom to invest across large cap, mid cap and small cap companies subject to…
India’s overall score in the latest 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) rose for a second consecutive year, following three straight years of decline between 2021 and 2024. India remains South Asia’s top performer overall, ranking 76th globally. The findings were released as part of CGGI’s Asia Pacific regional engagement. Chandler Good Government Index 2026 Asia Pacific Rankings Now in its sixth year, the CGGI measures the capabilities and effectiveness of 133 governments worldwide, across seven pillars: Leadership & Foresight, Robust Laws & Policies, Strong Institutions, Financial Stewardship, Attractive Marketplace, Global Influence & Reputation, and Helping People Rise. “India’s…
Danone India has announced the launch of two new flavour sachets Vanilla and Chocolate, to its toddler nutrition drink, Dexogrow, designed to make the brand even more appealing to young children. To help parents deal better with the changing food preferences of young children, the company has created a unique method of preparation that combines essential nutrition with flexible flavor options. Dexogrow introduces new Vanilla and Chocolate flavour sachets, giving kids more ways to enjoy their daily dose of nutrition while helping parents navigate changing food preferences Dexogrow has built its reputation on tackling one of India’s most pressing…
Appointment reinforces SNP’s commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise software and AI transformation markets Supports SNP’s growth ambitions in Asia Pacific through its partner-first, software-led strategy Enables organizations to accelerate SAP transformation and build AI-ready data foundations to reduce downtime and deliver faster, more secure modernization SNP SE, a leading provider of software for AI-enabled digital transformation, automated data migration and data management in the SAP environment, announced the appointment of Neeraj Athalye as Managing Director, India. Based in Mumbai, Athalye will be responsible for leading SNP’s expansion helping customers build the data foundations for business AI…
Bata India, India’s most trusted footwear brand, today outlined the next phase of its growth journey at its 93rd Annual General Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to building a stronger, more agile and consumer-centric business. Anchored in product innovation, operational excellence, digital acceleration and portfolio transformation, the strategy is focused on strengthening Bata India’s foundations for sustainable, profitable growth while reinforcing its leadership in India’s evolving footwear market. Bata India’s next growth phase focuses on product innovation, retail excellence and a stronger consumer focus For close to a century, Bata has been part of India’s everyday life, earning consumer trust…
Minda Instruments Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Minda Corporation and part of the Spark Minda Group, has received government approval to manufacture Display Module Sub-Assemblies, a component the country has largely imported until now. The clearance came under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), part of a batch of 31 new proposals the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved on August 17, taking the scheme’s total to 106 projects. TXB Optics received the same approval in the same round, for the same component. Aakash Minda, Executive Director of Spark Minda receives the Government of India’s ECMS approval…
Ambience Malls across Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj marked Independence Day with thoughtfully curated celebrations bringing together military heritage, Indian craftsmanship, art, music and the creative energy of young India. Through installations, performances and cultural showcases, the celebrations offered visitors contemporary expressions of patriotism while reflecting on India’s journey, heritage and future. Ambience Malls Celebrate India’s Heroes, Heritage and Young Voices Ambience Mall Gurgaon: A Tribute to India’s Heroes, Heritage and Young Voices At Ambience Mall Gurgaon, the Independence Day celebrations opened with a flag-hoisting ceremony, setting the tone for a day centred on pride, togetherness and national spirit.…
Ai+ Smartphone, the homegrown technology brand, is significantly expanding its regional presence across South India with plans to add 100+ authorised service centres across South Indian markets. The expansion comes as the region gains importance in the brand’s growth strategy, as Ai+ continues its national momentum with over 2 million units sold and Rs. 2,600 crore+ in sales order value. Ai+ Smartphone is planning to expand with 100+ New Service Centres in South India, Strengthens Regional Growth Footprint The service centre expansion builds on Ai+’s current network of 106 authorised centres across 74 cities and eight states/UTs in South…