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VinFast India, a leading innovator in electric mobility, has been honored with the “New Entrant of the Year” award at the FASTER Awards 2026, a prestigious automotive award organized by a federation of leading automotive journalists and industry experts in India. The judging panel commended the quality of the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer’s products, as well as its strong commitment to advancing sustainable mobility in the South Asian nation.   Tapan Ghosh (third from the right), CEO of VinFast India, received the award from the organizers of the FASTER Awards 2026 As one of the industry’s most respected accolades, the…

India’s apex industry body for alternate capital, the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), will host the 15th edition of its flagship IVCA Conclave on 10–11 March 2026 in Mumbai. Since its inception, the Conclave has grown into one of the country’s most influential forums for private capital, bringing together global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape the direction of India’s investment ecosystem.   IVCA Conclave 2026 Marks 15 Years of Shaping India’s Alternate Capital Ecosystem   Over a decade and a half, this exclusive closed-door gathering has evolved into one of India’s most credible and influential platforms…

Reinforcing its leadership in AI-driven innovation, the Technology Enabling Centre (TEC) at Chitkara University, established with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, successfully co-organised the Global Conference on AI-Driven Sustainable Technologies and Higher Education Innovation on February 21–22, 2026, in Pune.   Leaders and experts from eight nations meet at the AI-Driven Sustainable Technologies & Higher Education Innovation Conference, co-organised by Chitkara University in Pune   Co-hosted with Confab 360 Degree, Kirloskar Institute of Management, and Rushford Business School, Switzerland, the conference brought together more than 200 delegates, including Global Capability Centre leaders, academic…

UK-based holistic wellness brand Kaayu Rituals officially entered the Indian market with a launch at Bikaner House, introducing a ritual-first, science-led approach to self-care. The evening was graced by the presence of renowned actresses Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure, who attended as special guests. The launch also marked the unveiling of the brand film and featured a classical Kathak recital by Moumala Nayak, disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj, reflecting the brand’s emphasis on mindful, heritage-led wellbeing.The Moonlight Band performed live at the event, adding a vibrant and soulful musical element to the evening.   Preeti Choudhary Founder & CEO of…

The Art of Living Social Projects, in collaboration with Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, has launched a Natural Farming Awareness Campaign across 100 villages in Anand district. The objective is to respond to very practical concerns: escalating cultivation costs, declining soil health and growing climatic uncertainty – a step towards Save Farmer & Agriculture in India.    Seeds of change were sown as 700 farmers gathered at The Art of Living Ashram, Vasad for a Natural Farming Awareness Seminar In Anand district, agriculture is not merely an occupation; it is inheritance, memory and survival. Farming here is largely passed down through…

On the occasion of National Science Day 2026, VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) hosted the prestigious VELS National Scitech Awards 2026 at its campus in Pallavaram, Chennai. The event recognised eminent scientists and research leaders for their outstanding contributions to science, technology, innovation, coastal sustainability, marine research, chemistry, and traditional medicine.   Eminent scientists were honoured at the VELS National Scitech Awards 2026 by Dr.Preethaa Ganesh Vice President Vels Group of Institutions Instituted to honour excellence in science and research at the national level, the awards celebrated distinguished scientists whose work has significantly advanced innovation, sustainability,…

Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited (USGI), a leading general insurance provider in India, has announced a new green initiative aligned with its ESG strategy and commitment to the environmental sustainability. Under this initiative, the company will plant a tree for every new motor insurance policy sold for Hybrid cars and Electric cars from authorized Toyota dealers through Toyota Tsusho Insurance Broker India Pvt Ltd effective since 1st April 2025.   Sample Certificate Image With the Indian mobility sector gradually shifting towards cleaner and more sustainable options, USGI aims to promote environmentally responsible choices among its customers while also making…

IT distributors have become digital ecosystem orchestrators that unify cloud, AI, hyperscaler, and subscription-based business models. Distribution significantly accelerates vendor growth while reducing risk, allowing suppliers to scale efficiently, expand partner bases, enter new markets and mitigate financial and operational liabilities. Digital platforms are creating a new GTM “operating system”. These systems offer end-to-end digital commerce and intelligence layers to manage procurement, billing, lifecycles and analytics.   The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC), the world’s largest consortium of technology distributors, has released a new research report, Distribution: The Digital Force Multiplier. Developed by CommCentric Solutions, this study examines how IT distribution…

Ahmedabad University has announced the launch of The Ahmedabad MBA, a new management programme designed to respond to structural shifts reshaping business and society. The programme has been developed in recognition of the profound disruptions caused by rapid technological transformation, shifting geopolitical dynamics, climate change, and large-scale urbanisation, particularly in emerging economies such as India.   The Ahmedabad MBA: Built for High Impact Roles in a Connected World Over the past decade, businesses across industries have been challenged by new organisational forms, digital platforms, and data-driven operating models. Traditional structures built around hierarchies and incremental change are increasingly giving way…

India’s Jumbotail Technologies Private Limited (Jumbotail), and Japan-based NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the digital transformation (DX) of India’s mass market retail sector and its 19 million local neighbourhood stores, “Kirana” (*1). As part of this partnership, NEC will make a strategic investment in Jumbotail.   L- R: Jumbotail Co-Founder and CEO S.Karthik Venkateswaran, NEC Corporate SVP Managing Director, Retail Solutions Division Sadao Kimura, Jumbotail Co-Founder and COO Ashish Jhina   This collaboration brings together NEC’s technology, cultivated alongside global retail customers, and its cutting-edge AI with Jumbotail’s B2B marketplace and New…