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Hero FinCorp's AI-Led Lending Platform 'Project Dhruv Tara' and Talent Initiatives Earn Industry Recognition
Serving over 13 million customers with a distribution footprint covering over 18,600 of India’s PIN codes (as of March 31, 2025) Reflects the company’s focus on leveraging technology and AI integration alongside organisational capability and talent development As artificial intelligence and advanced analytics reshape credit decisioning across India’s lending ecosystem, financial institutions are now increasingly combining advanced analytics with organisational capability to deliver faster credit access and scalable growth. Reflecting this shift, Hero FinCorp Limited, an Indian Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has received two industry recognitions for its tech-led lending architecture and organisational practices. The company has been awarded…
Hush Puppies, the global footwear brand exclusively retailed in India by Bata. A brand long synonymous with premium comfort and everyday wearability, reimagines bounce technology to it’s the Office Sneaker Collection. Designed for professionals navigating fast paced, hybrid workdays, the collection brings together refined office-ready aesthetics with enhanced cushioning that keeps pace with modern work lives. Hush Puppies Brings Bounce Technology to Its Office Sneaker Collection Film Reel Link: youtu.be/oScsNwC5qec As workplaces evolve and workdays grow increasingly dynamic, comfort is no longer a luxury; it’s essential. The Office Sneaker Collection addresses this shift by seamlessly blending professional styling…
At AI Impact Summit 2026, Jaipur's CODE Edu Launches AI-Powered Creative Learning Platform 'EnCODE'
Jaipur-based edtech venture CODE – Centre for Originality, Design & Expression (CODE Edu) launched its AI-powered creative learning platform EnCODE at the AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, positioning the platform as a multidisciplinary education ecosystem designed to integrate creativity and cognitive learning into mainstream higher education. Government, academia and tech leaders call for creativity-driven education as CODE Edu unveils AI-enabled EnCODE platform The launch formed part of a broader conversation at the summit on the future of education and the skills required for India’s emerging Orange Economy, where creativity, design, culture, and technology…
Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific Rebrands as Logisnext Asia Pacific, to Strengthen Leadership in Logistics Solutions
Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific (MLAP) announced today it will be rebranded to Logisnext Asia Pacific in the future, aligning with the strategic direction set by Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. Ltd. (ML) for its group companies. This global change will mark a significant step in ML’s ongoing transformation, guided by the “Logisnext Vision 2035”. As part of this process, ML has formed a partnership with Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) as the new strategic partner to support sustainable growth and long-term value creation. Consequently, all group companies will adopt the new company name from 30th of April. Commitment to Customers “While our name is…
Cycle Pure Agarbathi Joins Hands with Sitar Maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma's India Tour for Mental Wellness
Cycle Pure Agarbathi, world’s largest manufacturer of agarbathies and India’s most trusted heritage brand, has partnered with globally acclaimed sitar artist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma for his India tour. The special tour, Sitar for Mental Health by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, will travel across major Indian cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. This collaboration will bring together the calming power of Indian classical music added with spiritual fragrance to create a soulful experience that nurtures healing and restores balance. As a Prayer Partner, Cycle Pure Agarbathi is supporting the initiative that brings together music and mindfulness to encourage conversations…
Multimodal logistics the coordinated use of multiple transport modes under a single logistics plan is increasingly becoming a cornerstone of India’s strategy to enhance supply chain efficiency and strengthen economic competitiveness. As the country continues to expand its manufacturing capacity and trade networks, the ability to seamlessly integrate road, rail, ports, and inland waterways is gaining importance. In a geographically vast and diverse market like India, manufacturing hubs are often located far from major export gateways and consumer markets. This physical distance creates logistical challenges that can increase transportation costs and extend delivery timelines. Experts note that improving coordination…
Rodic Consultants, a leading engineering and digital infrastructure consulting company, has received the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification 2026 by the Great Place to Work® Institute. The certification, based entirely on employee sentiment, experience, and feedback, reflects that 87% of Rodic employees confirmed it is a great place to work, significantly above the average for Indian workplaces. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. The certification is awarded to organizations that meet rigorous standards in trust, respect, credibility, fairness,…
Building Around the Individuality of Every Business: Cashfree Payments Launches 'One of Your Kind' Campaign
Cashfree Payments, India’s leading payments platform, has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘One of Your Kind’ – celebrating the one-of-a-kind journeys of the category-shaping businesses it powers. The campaign features companies such as BigBasket, Third Wave Coffee and Redbus, focusing on the different business realities across sectors B2B fintech advertising has long addressed businesses as uniform friction points to be solved for. The campaign shifts this lens. When category disruptors across E-commerce, Travel, F&B, SaaS build against fundamentally different challenges – the payments infrastructure supporting them becomes a critical layer in navigating those realities. Conceptualised by Talented…
Nippon Paint India, part of the NIPSEA Group and the No. 1 paint and coatings companies in the Asia Pacific region, has announced a strategic partnership with Humble Bee, a purpose-driven social enterprise working to transform India’s beekeeping ecosystem through innovation and sustainable practices. Nippon Paint India Partners with Humble Bee The collaboration brings together high-performance, eco-conscious coatings expertise and precision-engineered hive manufacturing to strengthen India’s apiculture infrastructure from the ground up. The initiative focuses on enhancing the durability, safety, and longevity of wooden beehives, thereby supporting healthier bee colonies and improved rural incomes. Mr. Mark Titus,…
Sony India announced the launch of a new colour variant, Sand Pink, for its wireless noise cancelling headphones, WH-1000XM6. The award-winning WH-1000XM6 series continues to set benchmarks in premium audio and personal listening experiences. Building on this legacy, the introduction of the Sand Pink variant blends premium sound with industry-leading noise cancelling in a seamless, sophisticated design offering an unparalleled audio experience for music lovers, fashionistas, travellers, and professionals alike. The new Sand Pink finish adds a fresh and contemporary aesthetic to the iconic WH-1000XM6 lineup, elevating both style and performance. WH-1000XM6 New Sand Pink Colour Variant The WH-1000X6 headphones allow you to hear your music as…
