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Somaiya Vidyavihar witnessed a powerful celebration of legacy and lifelong belonging as it hosted the Silver Somaiyans Celebration 2026 followed by the Somaiya All Alumni Meet (SAAM). The event brought back the Batch of 2001 for their 25th anniversary, creating a vibrant intersection where professional success met nostalgic homecoming. Proud Illustrious Alumni at SAAM 2026 of Somaiya Vidyavihar A Foundation Built for Generations The tone for the day was set by Shri Samir Somaiya, President of Somaiya Vidyavihar and Chancellor of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, whose address reflected the institution’s deep-rooted philosophy of long-term impact. “Somaiya Vidyavihar has always believed…
As Indian consumers increasingly prioritise speed, transparency, and ease of use in their financial decisions, banking is undergoing a fundamental shift. Choice today is no longer driven by branch density or legacy alone, but by how seamlessly financial products integrate into everyday digital behaviour. slice UPI credit card slice is building its banking ecosystem around this change. Designed as a UPI-first bank, slice integrates savings, credit, and investments into a single digital experience that mirrors how Indians already transact. Three offerings in particular reflect this approach, addressing long-standing gaps in value, access, and simplicity. Savings account linked to…
JK Cement Ltd., one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, today announced the commissioning of its new state-of-the-art Grey Cement plant in Buxar, Bihar, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth journey. With this addition, JK Cement’s total production capacity now stands at 31.26 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), taking the company past the 30 MTPA mark. With this expansion, JK Cement now ranks among the top five Grey Cement manufacturers in India, strengthening its national footprint and reinforcing its long-term growth strategy. JK Cement Leadership at the Buxar, Bihar plant Commenting on the strategic achievement, Dr. Raghavpat Singhania,…
Budget 2026 is widely seen as a potential inflection point for India’s real estate sector, as the gap between the luxury housing market and a stressed affordable segment continues to widen. While premium and high-end homes have sustained healthy demand and capital inflows, the affordable and mid-income housing categories, crucial for first-time buyers and urban workforce housing, have come under pressure due to rising land and construction costs. Against this backdrop, developers closely watch Budget 2026 for policy signals that can restore balance to the housing ecosystem, revive affordability and support inclusive urbanisation, while preserving growth momentum in the premium…
Magic Bus India Foundation, one of India’s leading NGOs in education and skilling, is scaling its ‘AI for Masses’ initiative through a suite of inclusive and high-impact AI skilling programmes designed to prepare youth from underserved communities for an AI-driven economy. Magic Bus representatives with youth participants at their Employers Summit As part of this initiative, Magic Bus is convening the Employers Summit Series, its official pre-summit engagement ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The multi-city series, being held across Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, is anchored in the theme “AI-Ready Talent: What Employers Really…
Theia Ventures, India’s specialist early-stage fund focused on AI, deeptech, energy transition, and decarbonization, today announced that it has led a pre-seed investment round of US$1M in EarthSync, a unified Artificial Intelligence platform for renewable energy planning, procurement, and operations. The round also saw participation from Eximius Ventures, India’s first dedicated pre-seed fund, investing across Enterprise AI, Fintech & ConsumerTech. EarthSync’s Co-founders Rajat Singh & Mehul Kumar The investment will support the development of EarthSync’s AI-enabled clean energy modelling and forecasting engine, policy-enabled techno-economic optimizations, and project marketplace. EarthSync’s mission is to accelerate energy transitions through big data…
3EA Global and Indian origin, Global Management Consulting group has taken the project of Rudri Beverages and Food Industries Pvt. Ltd. Rudri Beverages and Food Industries Pvt. Ltd. has officially announced to enter India’s booming beverage market with two dynamic and innovative water brands — “Nothing – But Pure Water” and “Zinga – Premium Water.” With this bold move, the company aims to redefine the nation’s hydration habits — from affordable, pure drinking water for the masses to luxury, wellness-driven premium hydration for the elite. Feasibility study, Innovative Business Model followed by first three year Business Plan has been developed…
Happiest Diagnostics, a unit of Happiest Health, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The accreditation was achieved within just two years of inception, reflecting strong governance and early maturity of quality systems. Happiest Diagnostics, a unit of Happiest Health, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) From inception, Happiest Diagnostics designed, commissioned, and operated its laboratories in alignment with NABL guidelines, enabling a smooth and structured accreditation process. The organisation places a strong emphasis on accuracy,…
Riders of Jawa, Yezdi and BSA rode out across India on 26 January 2026, with the shared belief that motorcycling, like the Republic itself, thrives on unity drawn from diversity. Classic Legends, the makers of the modern performance classics, celebrated with them by going live with its community page, titled ‘Nomads: Ride as One, Ride the Legacy’, on its official website. The new page is designed to take riders closer to their local riding community (Jawa-Yezdi-BSA rider clubs) by making discovery and connecting just a click away. Jawa-Yezdi-BSA Nomads Kommuniti’s The Republic Ride The Republic Day rides, Nomads…
Avtar Group, India’s leading workplace culture and inclusion consulting firm, launched the Avtar & Seramount ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) 2026 study at a Leadership Summit held at the Leela Ambience in Gurugram. BCWI, an annual benchmarking study conducted by Avtar and Seramount, is among India’s largest and most rigorous inclusion-focused studies, with over 400 participating organizations and growing each year. Introduced in 2016, BCWI marked its tenth anniversary last year, completing a decade of shaping inclusive workplaces across India. Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Managing Director, Avtar Career Creators, launching the BCWI 2026 in Gurgaon Speaking at…