Galgotias University’s initiative strengthens rural healthcare services and improves access to rehabilitation support

The initiative has been undertaken in coordination with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Community Health Centre Dadha. As part of the collaboration, the University is supporting the strengthening of the physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit at the Centre through the provision of modern therapy and rehabilitation equipment, trained physiotherapy support, and operational assistance aimed at improving patient care delivery.

The support includes equipment and rehabilitation infrastructure such as cervical traction systems, gait training support equipment, therapeutic exercise systems, shortwave diathermy, TENS and IFT systems, walkers, shoulder wheels, pulleys, and related physiotherapy support infrastructure. The University will also support trained manpower and associated operational requirements for the functioning of the rehabilitation unit.

The collaboration is also expected to contribute towards broader healthcare systems strengthening at the Centre, including support for healthcare outreach, preventive health engagement, patient support services, quality assurance processes, and community-centred healthcare activities. The initiative aims to improve access to rehabilitation and physiotherapy care closer to people’s homes, reducing the burden on patients who otherwise need to travel significant distances for treatment and follow-up care.

Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said, “Access to healthcare remains one of the most important social challenges across many communities, particularly where rehabilitation and preventive care infrastructure is limited. Universities today have a larger responsibility beyond classrooms and campuses. Institutions with academic expertise, healthcare capability, and social commitment must actively contribute towards strengthening public systems that directly impact people’s lives. Our support towards Community Health Centre Dadha is an effort in that direction, where institutional resources and expertise can help strengthen healthcare access, rehabilitation support, and community health delivery for people who need it the most.”

The initiative is in sync with Galgotias University’s continued engagement with efforts focused on societal impact, public systems strengthening, and community-centred development across healthcare, education, innovation, and social outreach.

President To Lam, CM Devendra Fadnavis, VNA Chairman Dang Ngoc Hoa and Captain Rahul Bali

The MoU signing ceremony took place in Mumbai on 7 May 2026 in the esteemed presence of H.E. Mr. To Lam, President of Vietnam and Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with several distinguished dignitaries and senior leaders from both nations including Culture & Tourism Minister of Vietnam H.E. Mr. Ho An Phong & Indian Ambassador to Vietnam H. E. Tshering Sherpa.

This landmark collaboration forms part of the historic first official state visit of Vietnamese President H.E. Mr. To Lam to India and coincides with the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Vietnam–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring the growing friendship, trust, and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

The MoU was formally signed by Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of Vietnam Airlines, Nguyen Huu Y Yen, Chairwoman of Saigontourist Group, and Captain Rahul Bali, Managing Director of Innovations India, who is also the Producer of SILAA and the Curator of Namaste Vietnam Festival.

Speaking on the occasion, President H.E. Mr. To Lam said, “Vietnam and India share a timeless friendship built on trust, cultural understanding, and mutual respect. Collaborations in cinema, tourism, and cultural exchange not only strengthen people-to-people connections but also open new avenues of cooperation between our nations. I am pleased to see institutions from Vietnam and India coming together to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during this important milestone year.”

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated, “Maharashtra has always been India’s gateway for culture, cinema, business, and international collaboration. The partnership between Vietnam and Indian enterprises is a wonderful example of how creative industries and tourism can become powerful instruments of diplomacy and economic growth. Such initiatives will further strengthen the bonds of friendship between India and Vietnam while creating new opportunities for tourism, investment, and cultural engagement.”

Captain Rahul Bali added, “It is a matter of immense pride for us to collaborate with the Government of Vietnam through iconic institutions like Vietnam Airlines and Saigontourist Group during such a historic milestone year for India–Vietnam relations. Through cinema, tourism and cultural diplomacy, we aim to create impactful platforms that bring the people of Vietnam and India closer and will inspire greater travel, deeper understanding and stronger engagement between them.”

The upcoming Bollywood film SILAA is an ambitious cinematic collaboration that seeks to build a powerful emotional and cultural bridge between India and Vietnam while showcasing the beauty, hospitality, heritage, and tourism potential of Vietnam to Indian and global audiences. Directed by Omung Kumar, the movie stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb in leading roles. Produced by Captain Rahul Bali's venture, Innovations India along with Zee Studios, Blue Lotus Pictures and Stark Entertainment the film is scheduled for release in 2026.

Meanwhile, the 5th edition of Namaste Vietnam Festival is set to further strengthen bilateral engagement through a vibrant celebration of cinema, tourism, culture, fashion and people-to-people exchanges. Over the years, the festival has emerged as one of the most prominent platforms dedicated to enhancing India–Vietnam friendship and cultural diplomacy.

This strategic collaboration between Vietnam Airlines, Saigontourist Group and Innovations India is expected to significantly boost tourism exchanges, film cooperation and cultural connectivity between the two nations. At a time when India and Vietnam are celebrating a decade of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, initiatives such as these reaffirm the shared commitment of both countries towards strengthening bilateral relations through soft power, tourism, creative industries, and cultural diplomacy. The MoU is being viewed as a major milestone in the evolving India–Vietnam partnership and a powerful example of how cinema, tourism and cultural initiatives can further deepen friendship and cooperation between the people of both nations.

Art Basel Hong Kong 2026

Inside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre—its glass façade staring out over Victoria Harbour like an eye fixed on the horizon—the art world had once again gathered for its annual communion starting March 25, 2026. Art Basel Hong Kong, now in its 13th edition, returned with 240 galleries from 42 countries and territories. Over half of participating galleries operate spaces within the Asia-Pacific region, a fact that underscores how regional voices are echoing louder than ever before.

Preview days on March 25 and 26 drew a high-density turnout of collectors, curators, institutional buyers, and the curious. By the time the public doors opened on March 27, Asia’s largest art fair had already closed many deals. Robb Report India visited the fair grounds on the preview day for a closer look.

The fair offered a particularly immersive, almost educational vantage point. Robb Report India exclusively covered Art Basel through the lens of two artists whose relationship with art is anything but passive or touristic: Siddharth Kerkar, the Goa-based artist, restaurateur, and founder of India's largest affordable art festival; and Jayesh Sachdev, the Pune-based sculptor and founder of Quirk Box, who recently collaborated with Zara—the first Indian artist to do so, across an art-fashion-sculpture partnership.

New Sectors, New Conversations
The 2026 edition introduced Echoes, a sector dedicated entirely to works made within the past five years. At Double Q Gallery's Hong Kong debut, Polish Minimalist Natalia Załuska transformed the booth into an immersive work of geometric abstraction. Picture edges dissolving between two- and three-dimensions. At Max Estrella, Madrid, Tiffany Chung's embroidered maps of ancient spice routes hung alongside Miler Lagos' astonishing sculptures of books carved into dense, geological forms. Hyun Nahm's work at Whistle fused classical East Asian aesthetics with digital materiality, drawing on the Korean concept of chukgyeong—encompassing nature’s vastness into miniature forms—to compress ideas about telecommunication infrastructure and global digital consumption into compact sculptural form.

Encounters, the sector dedicated to monumental installations, underwent a transformation. For the first time, this section was curated collectively by four Asia-based curators led by Mami Kataoka, alongside Isabella Tam, Alia Swastika, and Hirokazu Tokuyama. Their organising framework was the Five Elements, the cosmological system found across Asian traditions, with each element—space/ether, water, fire, wind, earth—assigned to specific areas throughout the convention halls.

Perhaps no addition to the 2026 fair generated as much conversation as Zero 10, Art Basel’s global initiative dedicated to art of the digital era, making its Asia debut after launching at Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2025. Named for Kazimir Malevich’s seminal 1915 exhibition, it featured 14 exhibitors and asked a simple, urgent question: How can digital art be exhibited, contextualised, and collected within today’s art economy?

Curated by Eli Scheinman and featuring 14 exhibitors including Art Blocks, bitforms gallery, and Silk Art House, the sector asked hard questions about provenance, and community in an age where digital culture evolves faster than institutional frameworks.

One moment stood out: DeeKay's digital animations that traced psychological states through vivid, almost hallucinatory movement. The work was unabashedly algorithmic and yet unmistakably emotional, a combination that felt like a precursor of where image-making is headed.

Hong Kong Art Basel 2026: Through Indian Eyes
Sachdev, whose practice moves between painting, sculpture, mythology-driven installations, and works rooted in ancient Indian iconography and rendered in chrome, glass, and reflective contemporary surfaces, arrived in Hong Kong attuned to a frequency the city answered immediately.“What I like about cities like this—which are really modern—is that you can still find the contrast of them being so deeply rooted culturally. These are ancient cultures which have now built into contemporary architectural and urban spaces. That dichotomy is very interesting,” he says.

Inside the fair’s halls, he found his own reflections in unexpected places, including the work of Fung Studios, a Singapore-based design agency whose graphic work, carrying both Japanese and Southeast Asian influences, had long been a reference in his own practice. “It was very interesting to see some of that here,” he said while speaking to Robb Report India. The fair’s embrace of multimedia, mixed media, and architectural installation formats also sat well with an artist who refuses to be categorised by medium alone. “My work is not bound to one medium,” he noted. “I don’t just work with paint or sculpture alone, so this place having a mix of all those different mediums was something I quite enjoyed.”

Kerkar, a Central Saint Martins alumnus who has navigated art fairs since childhood—accompanying his father, the celebrated Goan artist Subodh Kerkar, to exhibitions across Europe and as far as the Venice Biennale—arrived with practised eye. By the time Art Basel’s halls had been traversed, his tally included at least 10 museums and well over 100 gallery booths.
What he came away with was not a list though. “You don’t know what stays with you or where inspiration comes from,” he says in conversation with Robb Report India. For Kerkar, the act of absorbing is slow and cumulative, a process that often only reveals itself later alone, scrolling back through photographs taken in the heat of the fair.

What Kerkar absorbed at the fair was less any single work than a cumulative shift in material sensibility—the reappearance of textile, of slow craft, of the handmade in contexts where one might have expected the digital to dominate. The Encounters sector, in particular, gave him pause: the yarn and fibre works by Tandel and Kang representing a return to matter, to touch, that he found both unexpected and necessary.

Between Kerkar’s patient, cumulative absorption and Sachdev’s immediate, parallel-drawing responsiveness, what emerged was a portrait of two very different artistic temperaments arriving at the same conclusion: that Hong Kong, in this particular week, was worth every hour of attention it demanded.

For Indians, Art Basel Hong Kong is no longer simply a fair to watch from a distance. With Indian artists appearing in Encounters, Indian institutions making acquisitions, and collectors from the subcontinent increasingly visible on the floor, the conversation has shifted from observation to participation. If this edition proved anything, it is that the week belongs as much to India as it does to any other nation at the table. The only question worth asking now is whether you'll be in the room when it happens again.

AIPL Launches Ultra-Premium Residences Riviera at AIPL LakeCity, Sector-103, Dwarka Expressway

Positioned within the larger ecosystem of AIPL LakeCity, Riviera has been conceptualised as a premium residential destination that blends nature-inspired living with modern urban convenience. The project offers thoughtfully designed residences complemented by world-class amenities, expansive green spaces, and seamless connectivity to both Delhi and Gurugram.

During the event, AIPL revealed the inaugural launch price for the residences starting at Rs. 17,450 per sq. ft., after a special inaugural benefit of Rs. 500 per sq. ft. for the first 50 bookings. DC and car parking are included in the launch pricing, making the offering particularly attractive for early buyers and investors.

Speaking on the occasion, Ishaan Singh, Director, AIPL, said, “The response to Riviera at AIPL LakeCity has been incredibly encouraging and reflects the growing aspiration for elevated living experiences in Gurugram. Today’s homebuyers want a lifestyle that offers wellness, convenience, connectivity, and a sense of community. Riviera has been designed around these evolving expectations. From its nature-inspired environment and premium residences to its strategic location on Dwarka Expressway, every aspect of the project has been envisioned to create long-term value for residents as well as investors. We believe Riviera will emerge as one of the most distinguished addresses in this micro-market.”

Located strategically on Dwarka Expressway, Sector-103 has emerged as one of NCR’s fastest-growing luxury residential corridors, driven by improving infrastructure, enhanced connectivity, and rising demand for premium living environments. Riviera aims to cater to discerning homebuyers seeking not just a residence, but a lifestyle defined by comfort, exclusivity, and accessibility.

The launch event witnessed strong buyer interest and engagement throughout the evening, reinforcing the increasing demand for high-quality developments across the Dwarka Expressway region.

With Riviera at AIPL LakeCity, AIPL aims to further strengthen its presence in Gurugram’s premium residential segment while offering a lifestyle where luxury, location, and modern living come together seamlessly.

Anand Balaji, Co-founder and CEO, Xflow 

This solution allows stable-native platforms and cross-border payment providers to offer stablecoin acceptance as a payment method for their customers without the platforms or their customers holding, managing, or taking custody of stablecoins. The stablecoin leg stays entirely outside India. Only fiat enters India, via an AD Category I bank, with full compliance documentation.

A growing set of global businesses are making payments in stablecoins. For Indian MSMEs, service exporters, SaaS companies, this has created a barrier as there is no compliant mechanism to accept stablecoin payments for trade transactions and bring them into India. Xflow has heard directly from Indian businesses that have lost customers because of this gap. To address this, Xflow has partnered with overseas licensed player to accept and off-ramp stablecoins on behalf of Indian businesses, entirely outside India, and then bring the resulting funds into India through traditional, regulated fiat rails. 

"Indian businesses should not be losing business because their international customers want to pay in stablecoins. Building a seamless & compliant money-movement infrastructure for exporters is exactly what Xflow is here to do. We are quite excited about this release and have initially rolled this out to select platforms, giving their users the best of both worlds by supporting stablecoin transactions compliantly," — Anand Balaji, Co-Founder, Xflow.

Platforms that already offer stablecoin wallets to customers - enabling them to receive payments from end-users - can now compliantly bring those payments into India. Xflow's cross-border stack handles the entire off-ramp and settlement flow, so platforms can offer their customers a complete stablecoin-to-INR solution without building compliance infrastructure themselves. Xflow will soon roll this pilot out to all stable native platforms.

About XFlow
The 21st century world of international commerce is hobbled by a 20th century experience for cross border payments. XFlow is a financial services and infrastructure company that wants to dramatically upgrade the cross border payments experience for businesses of all sizes - from freelancers to mid-market enterprises and all the way to large platform enterprises servicing millions of customers. XFlow’s name reflects its mission - cross-border payments that flow smoothly and transparently. XFlow is built and run by payments industry veterans, Anand Balaji and Ashwin Bhatnagar, bringing together deep payment industry experience and rich technology domain expertise. XFlow enjoys solid financial footing and is funded by leading international investors, including Lightspeed, General Catalyst and Stripe.

For more information, visit: www.xflowpay.com

TVS Motor Company posted highest ever revenue for the financial year 2025-26 at Rs. 47,270 Crores registering a growth of 30% as against Rs. 36,251 Crores recorded in 2024-25.

Operating EBITDA for the year at 12.9% improved by 60 bps over the last year. The Company’s Operating PBT for the year ended March 2026 grew by 40% at Rs. 4,975 Crores as compared to Rs. 3,563 Crores reported during previous year.

During the year, the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on March 24, 2026 declared an interim dividend of Rs. 12 per equity share (1,200%), involving an aggregate payout of Rs. 570 Crores for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Further during the year, the Company also allotted 4 fully paid bonus Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Share (NCRPS) having a face value of Rs. 10 each for every equity share held, amounting to Rs. 1,900 Crores, with the maturity date of September 01, 2026.

SALES FY 2025-26
During the year ended March 2026, the overall two and and three-wheeler sales of TVS Motor, grew by 24% at 58.89 Lakh units as against 47.44 Lakh units in the year 2024-25. Motorcycles sales during the fiscal year grew by 24% recording 27.13 Lakh units as against 21.95 Lakh unit in the year ended March 2025. Scooter sales during the fiscal year grew by 27% at 24.13 Lakh units as against 19.04 Lakh units in the year ended March 2025.

Electric vehicles grew by 33% registering sales of 3.71 Lakh units in the year 2025-26 as against 2.79 Lakh units during 2024-25. TVS Motor now has more than 9 Lakh delighted EV customers.

Three-wheeler sales for the fiscal year grew by 63% at 2.19 Lakh units in the year ended March 2026 as against 1.35 Lakh units in the year ended March 2025.

Q4 - PERFORMANCE

In the quarter ended March 2026, TVS Motor achieved highest ever quarterly revenue of Rs. 12,808 Crores.
 

During the quarter under review, the operating EBITDA margin is at 13.1%, as against normalised EBITDA of 12.5% in Q4 2024-25, representing a YoY improvement of 60bps. In the previous year 2024-25, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) benefit pertaining to the full year was recognised in Q4 2024-25, resulting in a revenue of Rs. 9,550 Crores and operating EBITDA margin of 14.0%. Excluding the PLI benefit attributable to earlier quarters in Q4 2024-25, the normalised EBITDA was at 12.5% in Q4 2024-25 and the normalized revenue grew by 36% in Q4 2025-26.

SALES Q4 2025-26

The overall two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales including International Business grew by 28% at 15.60 Lakh units in the quarter ended March 2026 as against 12.16 Lakh units registered in the quarter ended March 2025. Motorcycle sales for the quarter ended March 2026 grew by 23% registering 6.93 Lakh units as against 5.64 Lakh units in quarter March 2025. Scooter sales for the quarter ended March 2026 grew by 32% registering 6.60 Lakh units as against 5.02 Lakh units in the fourth quarter of 2024-25.

Electric vehicles grew by 51% registering sales of 1.15 Lakh units in the quarter ended March 2026 as against 0.76 Lakh units during the quarter ended March 2025.

Three-wheeler sales for the quarter under review grew by 65% registering 0.60 Lakh units as against 0.37 Lakh units in the fourth quarter of 2024-25.

About TVS Motor Company
TVS Motor Company (BSE:532343 and NSE: TVSMOTOR), part of TVS Venu Group, is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through sustainable mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in India and Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of trust, value, and passion for customers, it takes pride in making internationally accepted products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. TVS Motor is the only two-wheeler company to have won the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for four consecutive years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiary in the personal e-mobility space, TVS Ebike Company AG, has a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 90 countries in which we operate.

For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com.

Galgotias University was amongst the select institutions recognised by L&T EduTech with the prestigious Blue Chip Partner Award during NEXUS 2026 in Mumbai

The summit brought together more than 65 universities and colleges from across the country along with academic leaders and industry experts, with selected institutional collaborations being recognised by L&T EduTech for their contribution towards industry-integrated learning and applied skilling.

Galgotias University was among the select institutions honoured during the summit for its growing focus on application-oriented education, industry immersion, and experiential learning ecosystems aligned with evolving workforce and technology landscapes.

NEXUS 2026 served as a platform for discussions around the future of higher education, engineering education, skilling at scale, and the increasing importance of embedding practical and industry-led learning into mainstream academic programmes.

The recognition also reflects the expanding collaboration between Galgotias University and L&T EduTech across multiple initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world industrial environments.

One of the major milestones of this collaboration has been the establishment of the Advanced EV Centre of Excellence by L&T EduTech and Galgotias University, focused on preparing students for the rapidly evolving electric mobility ecosystem through advanced infrastructure, hands-on exposure, and industry-aligned technical learning.

The first-of-its-kind facility by L&T EduTech will add to a growing ecosystem of industry-aligned laboratories and Centres of Excellence already operational at Galgotias University, including advanced facilities and collaborative ecosystems developed with organisations such as Intel, Apple, Cisco, Salesforce, Tata Technologies, Capgemini, and other leading technology and engineering partners across domains including AI, supercomputing, iOS development, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing, and digital engineering.

In addition, 336 students from Galgotias University are currently undergoing four-year industry-integrated learning pathways across advanced domains including AI-enabled manufacturing, semiconductor technologies, Industrial IoT, cybersecurity, smart infrastructure systems, applied data science, and digital engineering through programmes delivered in collaboration with L&T EduTech.

A key feature of the model is continuous semester-wise industry immersion, where students engage directly with industry experts through applied projects, guided assignments, simulations, and real-world technology exposure integrated within the academic journey itself. The approach reflects a broader shift towards “train before hire” ecosystems that equip students with practical understanding, technical confidence, and workplace readiness much earlier in their university life.

Speaking on the recognition, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said, “Industry exposure cannot remain an optional layer added at the end of a degree. It has to become part of how students learn from the very beginning. Our collaboration with L&T EduTech is helping students engage with real technologies, real engineering systems, and practical problem solving in a far more immersive manner.

This recognition is meaningful because it acknowledges a shared effort towards building learning ecosystems that are deeply connected with the realities of industry, innovation, and technological change. We are grateful to L&T EduTech for this partnership and for creating opportunities that allow students to graduate with stronger practical capability, confidence, and industry readiness.”

The recognition at NEXUS 2026 further strengthens Galgotias University’s position as an institution focused on applied learning, industry collaboration, innovation-led education, and future-oriented student development.

Inkers Technology, a construction intelligence company today announced the launch of Kael, an AI-native platform designed to transform how construction and real estate projects are planned, monitored, and delivered. Kael introduces a predictive intelligence layer that enables teams to anticipate risks, model financial impact, and act before issues escalate into delays or cost overruns. 

Inkers Technology Launches Kael, India’s First AI-Native Construction Intelligence Platform

Speaking about the launch, Argenio Antao, Chief Business Officer, Inkers Technology. said, “At a time when the global construction industry faces a productivity gap estimated at over $40 trillion, Kael is addressing one of the sector’s most fundamental challenges: the lack of actionable intelligence even as the industry generates ample data. Construction projects today generate massive volumes of fragmented information across schedules, drawings, site reports, and communication channels, often making decision-making reactive and inefficient.”

He further added, “Kael’s AI-powered project management platform unifies this data into a single intelligence layer, enabling real-time, decision-ready insights that drive operational excellence across projects. By combining product innovation with deep consulting expertise, Kael is paving the way for a more strategic advisory role in the industry, where technology and consulting come together to help businesses move from managing projects to transforming outcomes.”

Unlike traditional project management tools or consultancy-led models, Kael is built as an AI-led orchestration engine. It continuously scans millions of data points across project workflows, detects emerging risks, and routes actionable insights to the right stakeholders. This allows project managers to move from manual reporting cycles to intelligence-led decision-making.

The platform is complemented by Observance, Inkers’ operational intelligence solution that leverages computer vision, LiDAR, and real-time analytics to create a live digital twin of construction sites. Together, Kael and Observance bridge the gap between site-level activity and boardroom strategy, delivering end-to-end visibility, predictive foresight, and execution control.

“Construction is data-rich, the opportunity lies in turning that information into actionable intelligence,” said Rohan, CTO, Inkers Technology. “With Kael we’ve built an AI-native system that doesn’t just analyse information, but understands context, predicts outcomes, and orchestrates action. The shift we’re enabling is fundamental: from dashboards that report the past to intelligence that actively shapes the future of a project. That’s the difference between seeing risk and staying ahead of it.”

Early deployments have demonstrated measurable impact across project teams. By automating reporting and surfacing critical insights, Kael enables project managers to reclaim up to 3–4 hours daily. More importantly, early risk detection helps avoid cascading delays and cost escalations, while providing leadership with unfiltered, real-time visibility into project health.

As India continues to see rapid infrastructure and real estate expansion, with significant capital deployed across sectors, Kael aims to bring predictability and control to project delivery at scale. Globally, the company sees this as a defining moment where AI moves from experimentation to real-world orchestration in construction.

About Inkers Technology
Inkers Technology is a construction intelligence company focused on transforming project delivery through AI-led platforms. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced artificial intelligence, Inkers is building systems that turn fragmented project data into predictive, decision-ready intelligence enabling faster, smarter, and more reliable construction outcomes.

Zeel, a Divine Child School student, has been ranked as one of the five toppers in Mumbai.
 

Zeel Bhavesh Dholakiya
 

Commenting on her achievement, Mr. Umesh Pangam, Co-founder & Chairman of Arihant Academy said, “Zeel has been an extremely sincere, disciplined, and focused student throughout her academic journey. The score is certainly impressive, but what I liked the most is her calm and consistent approach to preparation. I am privileged that Arihant Academy has been a part of her journey where we wish her all the best for the future and applaud her for her phenomenal achievement.”
 

Zeel Bhavesh Dholakia said, “I am also extremely thankful to my teachers and Arihant Academy. Since I had dance classes and performances, there were times when I missed lectures. But the teachers were always very understanding and supportive. They would arrange separate lectures for me so that I would not miss out on studies. That care and support meant a lot to me during my SSC journey.”
 

Arihant Academy works closely with students through regular mentoring, personalized academic guidance, structured revision planning, and mock tests, while also helping them manage exam stress and build confidence during their preparation journey.
 

The academy also added that Zeel’s success should serve as an inspiration to students all over Maharashtra and it also clarifies the quintessential value of consistent and planned preparation combined with an efficient academic support system which is prevalent at Arihant Academy.
 

Student Details

• Name: Zeel Bhavesh Dholakiya

• Score: 500/500 (100%)

• School: Divine Child School, Mumbai, Maharashtra

• Coaching Institute: Arihant Academy
   

Arihant Academy
Arihant Academy Limited is one of Mumbai’s most trusted and established coaching institutions, delivering structured academic excellence for over 27 years. Catering to students from Class 8 to 10 (State Board, ICSE, and CBSE) and offering specialised programs for Class 11 & 12 (Science and Commerce streams), the academy provides a strong academic foundation aligned with board and competitive requirements. The institution offers comprehensive preparation for national and state-level competitive examinations including JEE (Main & Advanced), NEET, MHT-CET, CA, and CS, along with its industry-oriented FinTech Analytics Program conducted in collaboration with NSE Academy. With a robust network of 40+ strategically located centres, a thriving community of 12,000+ students, and a legacy built on result-driven methodologies, Arihant Academy Limited delivers an integrated learning experience. Its structured hybrid model seamlessly blends classroom teaching with academic support tools and performance tracking systems, ensuring consistent progress, clarity of concepts, and measurable outcomes for every student.

As part of its ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’ campaign, SBI General Insurance has launched a new film highlighting the importance of health cover for families

India is witnessing a steady rise in lifestyle-related health concerns and medical inflation, increasing the financial burden on households during emergencies. Recent government data released through the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) 80th round health survey showed that an average hospitalisation in the country now leads to an out-of-pocket expenditure of over Rs. 34,000 for households, underlining the significant financial burden medical emergencies can create for families despite growing health insurance penetration.

Featuring Pankaj Tripathi, the film is rooted in the realities of everyday life. It vividly reflects the daily hustle, long commutes, demanding workdays, and sacrifices people make to secure a better future for their families. Through an emotional and relatable narrative, the film reminds viewers that while they work tirelessly for their loved ones, they often overlook a key priority protecting the health and financial well-being of their families and securing the future of those who matter most. The campaign reinforces the importance of choosing trusted and adequate health insurance support during uncertain times.

Speaking on this, Rathin Lahiri, Head - Marketing & CSR, SBI General Insurance said, “Healthcare preparedness today is about more than just owning an insurance policy. For salaried individuals with family responsibilities, setting aside at least 2% of annual income towards insurance can be a prudent step to address changing health needs and rising medical costs. Through our Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa campaign, featuring Pankaj Tripathi as brand ambassador, we wanted to reflect the everyday efforts people make for their loved ones while encouraging a more proactive approach to protecting their family’s health and financial well-being. The campaign underscores the importance of choosing coverage that genuinely supports families during uncertain times.” 

Health insurance today is evolving beyond emergency financial support to become an important pillar of long-term healthcare and financial preparedness for families. Planning ahead through adequate health coverage can often help families navigate medical uncertainties more confidently while reducing financial strain during emergencies.

SBI General Insurance continues to offer customer-centric health insurance solutions designed to support individuals and families with comprehensive coverage and flexible benefits. Its recently launched Health Alpha plan offers customisable coverage options, cashless hospitalisation across an extensive hospital network, preventive healthcare benefits, coverage for modern treatments, and seamless claims assistance, helping customers choose protection suited to their evolving healthcare needs.

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About SBI General Insurance

SBI General Insurance, one of the fastest-growing private general insurance firms, backed by the robust support of SBI, upholds a legacy of trust and security. We position ourselves as India's most trusted general insurer amidst a dynamic landscape. Since our establishment in 2009, our expansion has been substantial, growing from 17 branches in 2011 to a nationwide presence in 146 branches.

The company received numerous prestigious accolades, showcasing its excellence across various domains. Key honors include being named as the Domestic General Insurer of the Year – India and Claims Initiative of the Year – India at Insurance Asia Awards 2025 Singapore, Large General Insurance category at the Mint BFSI Summit & Awards, the 3rd InsureNext Awards 2024 for Best Claims Settlement, and India’s Best General Insurer of the Year at the 7th Insurance Conclave Awards. At the India Insurance Summit & Awards 2024, the company secured titles for General Insurance Company of the Year and Leading Implementer of Analytics Technology in Insurance. Additionally, it was honored as the Best BFSI Brand at the ET NOW Best BFSI Brands Conclave 2024 and included in BW BusinessWorld’s India’s Most Respected Companies. Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024, the company also excelled at the ETBFSI Exceller Awards 2024 with recognition for Best Claims Management in Insurance and Best CSR Campaign of the Year, further highlighting its commitment to social responsibility and  innovation.

With a team of over 9,000+ employees and our multi-distribution model covering Bancassurance, Agency, OEM, Broking, Retail Direct Channels, and Digital collaborations, we are committed to providing both Suraksha and Bharosa to all our consumers. Leveraging a vast network that includes over 22000+ SBI branches, plus agents, financial alliances, OEMs, and digital partners, we extend our services to even the most remote areas of India. Our offerings cater to Retail, Corporate, SME and Rural segments, and our diverse product portfolio ensures accessibility through both digital and physical channels.

Young minds learning, growing, and building a brighter future at Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled

Started in 1988, Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled is a free residential school initiated for visually challenged girls. The school operates under “Child centric project” and is supported by ‘Department of the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens’ Karnataka State. In the academic year 2017-2018 the school has received award of Best Service Organization in disabled sector from the Empowerment of Differently abled and senior citizen on the World Disability Day.

What started with two students is now a huge residential school that is changing the life of hundreds of visually impaired girls. It not only provides a safe haven and quality education, but also helps in holistic development and prepares students to live a life with dignity outside the school. Extra-curricular activities like dance, yoga workshops, bird watching, singing competition, vocational training, self-defence, skill marshal arts class and for low vision students exclusive basic tailoring course etc. are a part and parcel of life at RMSD. The school follows the state syllabus learning through Braille system taught by highly qualified teachers and imparts technology upgradation basic & computer skills.

It also provides parent counselling and organizes house-to-house visits to bring about awareness on the importance of educating and opportunities to visually impaired girls. Also, the all-round excellent performance of the students is a proof to the dedication and high-quality service rendered by the teachers and staff of RMSD.

About Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled (RMSD)

Ranga Rao Memorial School for Disabled (RMSD) is a free residential school for visually challenged girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them confidence to be responsible for themselves. It is the only school in the Karnataka State exclusive to the Girls, the current strength of the school is 96, with a committed set of teachers and Ranga family members serving them for the last 37 years. Students who passed out from the school are today working at various institutions and leading their life with dignity which stands testimonial to the noble cause initiated by the NR group.

Over the last 37 years, RMSD has transformed the lives of countless visually impaired girls by focusing on holistic development, inclusive learning practices, and access to advanced digital tools.

RMSD, a free residential school for visually impaired girls from Grade 1 to Grade 10, functions under the ‘Child-Centric Project’ supported by the Department of the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, Karnataka State. The school not only offers education, but also provides lodging, boarding, and healthcare facilities. It was established in 1988 to empower visually impaired girls in and around Mysuru through education and vocational training. Additionally, it equips students with life skills, music, dance, and basic cooking training.

Building on its strong market momentum, Bombay Banta — the country’s fast-growing homegrown beverage brand reimagining the most beloved Indian flavours for today’s modern consumer has raised Rs 8 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by DSG Consumer Partners, which also led the company’s seed round in late 2023. This marks a major milestone, as Bombay Banta aggressively accelerates its rapid expansion journey across India’s booming beverage and quick commerce ecosystem.

L to R Akkshita Malhotra,  Meet Singh Malhotra, Co-founders, Bombay Banta

The company has also attracted strategic investment from hospitality entrepreneur Kapil Chopra, founder of EazyDiner and The Postcard Hotel. In the brand’s formative years, the founders were also supported by close hospitality industry collaborators and early investors including Simrita Arora and Chef Deep Mohan Arneja, who contributed to Bombay Banta’s product development and brand-building journey.

Akkshita Malhotra and Meet Singh Malhotra, Co-founders at Bombay Banta, shared, "This fundraise marks a significant inflection point for Bombay Banta. It reaffirms our conviction to disrupt the Indian beverage market as a brand that uniquely interprets flavour memories that generations have grown up with. Reimagined for today’s modern consumer with better ingredients, a distinctive range, premium branding, and world-class packaging – this capital with the backing of our investors will enable us to accelerate our vision across India and on a global stage over time.”

“Bombay Banta is building a highly differentiated Indian beverage brand at the intersection of nostalgia, flavour and modern consumer relevance. Meet and Akkshita have demonstrated exceptional product instinct and brand-building capability in a highly competitive market, while creating strong resonance with consumers across channels. We are excited to deepen our partnership with them as they continue scaling Bombay Banta into a large and enduring consumer brand,” added Hari Premkumar, Partner, DSG Consumer Partners.

Bombay Banta: Growth story so far
Founded in 2021, by the husband-wife duo - Akkshita Malhotra and Meet Singh Malhotra, Bombay Banta was built on a simple but ambitious belief that India’s most iconic local flavours deserved world-class branding, packaging and scale. What began as an attempt to modernise the nostalgic Indian banta experience has rapidly evolved into one of the country’s most exciting beverage brands that is challenging both established and emerging market players.

Today, Bombay Banta’s has eight distinctive variants in its current product portfolio of bold, distinctly Indian flavours. Its carbonated range includes – Masala Cola, Masala Soda, Kala Khatta, Jeera Soda, and Lemon Soda, while its non-carbonated range has low-sugar, vitamin-rich lemonades for the health-conscious consumer - Masala Shikanji, Nimbu Shikanji and Jamun Shikanji.

Bombay Banta first gained widespread visibility after becoming the featured beverage onboard Vistara Airlines, introducing the brand to premium urban consumers across India. Since then, the brand has rapidly expanded its presence across leading airlines, restaurants, cafés, delivery-first food brands and hospitality groups.

As on 2026, Bombay Banta is being served across hundreds of hotels and restaurants across India, including several premium and luxury hospitality brands that now stock the beverages across minibars, in-room dining and restaurant menus. A growing number of restaurant chains and food brands have also begun moving away from traditional global soft drink offerings in favour of Bombay Banta’s modern Indian beverage portfolio. Further, its product range is available across all leading quick commerce and e-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart Minutes and BigBasket, where the brand has emerged as one of the fastest-growing players in its category.

Next phase of rapid growth and expansion:
This Pre-Series A raise will fuel Bombay Banta's next phase of growth. The latest funding will be deployed toward - accelerating Bombay Banta’s pan-India expansion, strengthening distribution, deepening quick commerce penetration, and significantly expanding the product portfolio over the coming months. Bombay Banta is also preparing to launch Diet Vanilla Cola later in May, marking its entry into the zero-sugar, zero-calorie carbonated beverage segment.

The company has also seen sharp momentum in business performance. Even before the funding round formally closed, Bombay Banta recorded nearly 50 percent growth in sales during the course of investor discussions, with the founders now targeting a doubling of revenues over the next six months driven by strong summer demand and new product launches.

The Pre-Series A round values Bombay Banta at Rs 80 crore, marking a remarkable rise from the company’s early-stage valuation in a relatively short span of time. The rapid acceleration in both customer adoption and investor interest reflects the growing success of Bombay Banta’s vision to build a modern, globally relevant beverage brand rooted in Indian flavours and nostalgia.

At its core, Bombay Banta is building far more than a beverage company. The founders believe the next great global beverage brand can emerge from India, rooted in nostalgia, authenticity and local flavour, yet designed for a modern global consumer.

As the company enters its next phase of growth, Bombay Banta aims to challenge an industry long dominated by global giants - one Indian flavour at a time.

For more information on the brand, visit: Instagram handle @bombaybanta

Additional Notes
About the founders: Since its inception in 2021, Bombay Banta has become the country’s fastest growing, Indian beverage brand reimagining India’s most-loved nostalgic flavours for today’s modern consumer. Co-founders and husband-wife duo - Akkshita Malhotra and Meet Singh Malhotra, bring deep hospitality and consumer experience backgrounds to the business. Akkshita Malhotra leads brand and consumer strategy at Bombay Banta, she was formerly associated with prestigious hospitality and consumer brands like Nestlé and PVR. Meet Singh Malhotra, fronts the crafting of the unique recipes behind Bombay Banta’s signature flavours, he is a Gold Medallist from The Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development, and among the youngest Executive Chefs within the Oberoi ecosystem.

During the Inaugural Session of TRANSLATE 2026

Supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the symposium brought together scientists, clinicians, medtech startups, healthcare innovators, and industry leaders to explore how emerging biomedical technologies can evolve into scalable, clinically relevant, and industry-ready healthcare solutions.

At a time when healthcare systems are increasingly demanding patient-centric, technology-driven solutions, the conference highlighted the growing importance of translational research and deeper collaboration among academia, hospitals, startups, and industry. Experts at the symposium emphasised that many of the most impactful healthcare breakthroughs today emerge through interdisciplinary collaboration that connects scientific discovery with clinical and commercial application.

Inaugurating the conference, Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Bengaluru, said, “Artificial Intelligence is transforming research and healthcare at an unprecedented pace, but meaningful innovation will ultimately depend on how effectively we translate knowledge into real patient impact. Platforms like TRANSLATE 2026 reflect MAHE Bengaluru’s commitment to building stronger collaborations between academia, clinicians, and industry to accelerate healthcare innovation."

The symposium featured discussions on several emerging areas shaping the future of healthcare innovation, including advanced biomaterials, regenerative medicine, 3D and 4D bioprinting, tissue engineering, infection-resistant medical surfaces, and translational medical devices. Sessions explored how next-generation biomaterials and regenerative technologies are creating new possibilities in implant technologies, regenerative therapies, and biomedical devices designed for improved patient outcomes.

Industry and startup participation formed a key highlight of the event, with entrepreneurs and innovators sharing insights into the challenges of translating healthcare technologies from research environments into commercially viable and clinically deployable solutions. Discussions also focused on scaling indigenous medtech innovation, strengthening healthcare manufacturing ecosystems, and improving pathways for clinical adoption.

Speaking about the significance of the symposium, Prof. Jyothi Prasanna, Director, MIRM, said, “TRANSLATE 2026 was envisioned as a platform to bring together researchers, clinicians, innovators, and industry leaders to collectively address how scientific discoveries can be translated into meaningful patient impact. The future of regenerative medicine and biomaterials research lies in interdisciplinary collaborations that can accelerate clinically relevant and socially impactful healthcare solutions."

By bringing together voices from science, healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship, TRANSLATE 2026 reinforced MAHE Bengaluru’s growing role in advancing translational biomedical research and supporting India’s emerging ambitions in medtech, regenerative medicine, and healthcare innovation.

What Red Hat announced

With today’s general availability of Red Hat Desktop, Red Hat is providing commercial support for the Red Hat build of Podman Desktop, creating a more reliable foundation for local container and AI development. Red Hat Desktop also includes capabilities for isolated AI agent sandboxing, an initiative designed to help developers execute and test autonomous agents in a protected sandbox on their local hardware, preventing unverified agent actions from affecting the host OS. Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite also adds new capabilities, including a trusted software factory, Red Hat Trusted Libraries and AI-driven exploit intelligence to modernize security across the software supply chain. These new features use AI to determine if known vulnerabilities in generated code are relevant to a specific application runtime, allowing developers to prioritize remediation based on actual risk.
 

Why this matters

As the volume of AI-generated code increases, developers need a workflow that balances local experimentation with enterprise-grade deployment. Whether developers start locally with Red Hat Desktop or in a cloud-based development environment via Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces, they receive the same consistency and governance required for enterprise production. By unifying these environments and transitioning to production scale with Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat enables teams to treat AI agents as tier-one applications. This approach provides a security-driven path to production, enabling developers to move from experimental local sandboxes to verified, scalable innovation across the hybrid cloud.
 

What Red Hat experts are saying

"The transition to agentic AI expands the requirements for modern application development," said James Labocki, Senior Director, Product Management, Red Hat. "By establishing a trusted production path across the hybrid cloud with Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite and providing consistent environments through Red Hat Desktop and Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces, we’re helping developers accelerate and own their AI strategy with the same rigor they apply to their core IT applications."

Key takeaways

• Standardized AI lifecycle: Red Hat provides a more consistent experience from local machines to the cloud, helping organizations move AI from experimental projects to repeatable production workflows.

• Maintain developer choice: Red Hat has expanded support in Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces, a Red Hat OpenShift feature, to include integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Kiro coding assistant (technical preview). This joins existing integration for Microsoft Copilot, Claude CLI and more, providing the flexibility to use preferred coding assistants and environments from local machines.

• Shift security left: Built on Red Hat Hardened Images and Red Hat Trusted Libraries (both available with SLSA Level 3 origin and integrity), these tools provide a software supply chain that is transparent and verifiable before code is even written.

• Sandbox-first testing: Developers can execute autonomous agents in an isolated environment, providing a safety layer to observe agent behaviors before cluster deployment.

Deeper details:

Red Hat Desktop and Podman integration
Red Hat Desktop delivers an enterprise-supported environment for local container and AI development centered on the hardened and supported Red Hat build of Podman Desktop. Developers can easily access the full library of Red Hat Hardened Images from their laptop, while connecting to local or remote OpenShift clusters for unit testing. This ensures that the container running on the developer's machine is architecturally consistent with the one running in production. Developers looking to test sandboxed AI agents can find more information at www.openkaiden.ai.
 

Flexible coding assistants

Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces now provides an extensible framework that allows developers to integrate preferred AI-driven tools directly into their cloud-based IDE. This includes new support for the AWS Kiro coding assistant (technical preview), alongside existing integrations for Microsoft Copilot, Claude CLI, Cline, Continue, Roo and more. By supporting both proprietary and open-source assistants, Red Hat enables teams to use frontier models or host private models, helping to align developer productivity tools with corporate security and sovereignty requirements.
 

Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite enhancements
The latest version of Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite introduces the developer preview of a trusted software factory based on accepted CNCF best practices and Red Hat’s internal build processes. This provides a standards-based CI/CD implementation that customers can use as-is or tweak and replicate to meet specific needs. Additional features include:

• Red Hat Trusted Libraries: Curated Python packages built on SLSA Level 3 infrastructure with added  software bill of materials (SBOMs) and cryptographic signatures to help provide a more transparent and verifiable software supply chain.

• Exploit intelligence: Developed using the NVIDIA AI blueprint for vulnerability analysis, this capability uses AI-driven code reasoning to determine if a vulnerable function is actually reachable in an application's runtime environment. By isolating exploitable code paths from broader vulnerability data, Red Hat helps developers prioritize fixes that actually impact security.
   

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Lt General KJS Dhillon interacts with students and NCC cadets of Galgotias University, appreciating their curiosity and orientation towards nation building

During the session, Lt General Dhillon shared perspectives from his decades of service in the Indian Army, including his experience in high-pressure operational environments and leadership roles across some of the country’s most strategically significant regions. Drawing from real-life situations, he spoke about decision making under uncertainty, discipline, teamwork, technological transformation in warfare, and the importance of preparing young people to navigate an increasingly complex global environment.
 

The interaction saw active participation from students across disciplines including engineering, law, management, liberal arts, and media studies, with discussions ranging from artificial intelligence in defence systems and cybersecurity to ethics, national preparedness, misinformation, and leadership in times of crisis.
 

Lt General Dhillon appreciated the energy, discipline, and engagement of the students during the interaction and remarked that he was particularly impressed by the conduct and preparedness displayed across the University community. He also specially acknowledged the Guard of Honour accorded to him by the NCC wing of Galgotias University, appreciating the discipline, coordination, and professionalism demonstrated by the cadets. Reflecting on his interaction with the students, Lt General Dhillon remarked that the warmth, discipline, curiosity, and sense of purpose he witnessed on campus had deeply impressed him and that he was leaving Galgotias University as “a better person” after engaging with the University community.
 

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said, “Leadership today is being shaped in an environment defined by technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapidly changing societal realities. Interactions with leaders such as Lt General KJS Dhillon give students an opportunity to engage directly with experiences that go far beyond textbooks and classrooms. Universities must create spaces where young people can understand the realities of leadership, resilience, responsibility, and national service in a deeper and more informed manner.”
 

Lt General Dhillon also interacted with members of the University leadership and discussed the growing importance of interdisciplinary learning, emerging technologies, innovation ecosystems, and the role educational institutions can play in preparing future-ready leaders.
 

Galgotias University has been consistently strengthening its engagement with distinguished leaders from defence, governance, industry, entrepreneurship, technology, and public policy to expose students to real-world perspectives and contemporary challenges shaping India and the world.
 

The session concluded with an extended interaction and question-answer session where students engaged with Lt General Dhillon on leadership journeys, military strategy, personal discipline, and the evolving role of India in a changing global landscape.

Parag Milk Foods Launches a Milk-based Protein Drink in Collaboration with Tetra Pak

The launch comes at a time when India’s whey protein-based products market is witnessing significant growth. Despite growing awareness around nutrition, nearly 73% of Indians remain protein deficient, creating a significant opportunity for convenient, everyday protein formats.

Avvatar Protein Cold Coffee has been developed to bridge this gap by integrating protein into one of India’s most familiar daily habits-coffee. The ready-to-drink beverage delivers 15g protein in a 250 ml pack, with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Available in Classic and Vanilla variants, the coffee beverage is based on milk protein with no added sugar and no artificial sweeteners offering a balance between indulgence and functional nutrition.

Designed for modern consumption and mid-day energy needs, Avvatar Protein Cold Coffee reflects the brand’s expansion into a broader lifestyle and wellness space. The product is packaged in octagonal-shaped pack, which is lightweight, paper-based, recyclable aligned with the company’s focus on convenience and greener packaging.

The launch also comes amid strong business momentum for Parag Milk Foods, with the company’s new-age business segment, including Avvatar, recording a 91% year-on-year growth in FY26 reflecting increasing consumer demand in the health and nutrition category on trusted brands.

Speaking on the launch, Akshali Shah, Executive Director, Parag Milk Foods said, “Protein consumption in India is evolving rapidly, but for many consumers it still feels like a conscious effort rather than a natural part of daily life. With Avvatar Protein Cold Coffee, we wanted to bridge that gap by combining the familiarity of cold coffee with the functionality of high-quality protein in a convenient ready-to-drink format. The idea was to create a product that fits effortlessly into modern lifestyles while making everyday protein intake more accessible and enjoyable. We believe the future of nutrition lies in formats that seamlessly blend taste, convenience, and performance.”

Cassio Simoes, Managing Director, Tetra Pak South Asia added, “As functional beverages gain momentum in India, packaging is playing a critical role in enabling new categories to scale. The Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 250E format is widely used globally for RTD protein and similar beverages, offering the right balance of convenience, portion size, and safety. In addition, the metallized printing enhances on-shelf differentiation by delivering a premium and distinctive visual appeal. We are pleased to partner with Parag Milk Foods in bringing this innovation to the Indian market and supporting the evolution of protein consumption in the country.”

About Parag Milk Foods Ltd
Parag Milk Foods Limited, established in 1992, is the largest private dairy FMCG Company with a Pan India presence. The Company’s manufacturing facilities with in-house technology which are strategically located at Manchar and Thorandale in Maharashtra and Palamner in Andhra Pradesh. The Company sells 100% cow’s milk products that are healthy and nutritious. Integrated business model and strong R&D capabilities have helped the Company emerge as a leader in innovation. The Company’s dairy farm, Bhagyalaxmi, houses more than 5,000 cows, with an automated milking process. The Company offers traditional products like Ghee, Dahi, Paneer, Liquid Milk, etc. under brand “Gowardhan”, and products like Cheese, UHT Milk, Buttermilk, Lassi, Flavoured Milk Shakes, etc. under the brand name “Go”. “Pride of Cows”, the flagship brand of the Company based on proposition of Farm to Home – single origin concept targeting customers seeking premium quality dairy products. The Company is also present in Whey Protein based sports nutrition under the brand Avvatar – India’s 1st 100% vegetarian whey protein. The Company’s goal is to become the global nutrition provider and become the largest dairy FMCG Company that emphasizes health and nutrition to consumers through quality and innovation.

VinFast VF MPV 7 is attracting attention with its spacious design, modern technology and the promise of dramatically lower travel costs

India’s EV market is increasingly moving toward premium models with longer range, more technology and stronger ownership value, as higher-income buyers drive demand for better-equipped electric vehicles. At the same time, the broader market continues to show strong momentum, with EV sales recently reaching their second-highest monthly volume on record despite seasonal slowdowns.

Against this backdrop, the newly launched VinFast VF MPV 7 is beginning to attract attention among Indian families looking for a spacious three-row vehicle with significantly lower running costs.

After test driving the VF MPV 7 with her family in Gurugram, Priya M., a 41-year-old HR manager, said the car immediately changed how her family thought about road trips.

“We usually think twice before planning long drives because fuel expenses for a large family car add up quickly, especially during holiday season. With the VF MPV 7, it suddenly felt like we could travel more freely without constantly calculating diesel or petrol costs,” she said.

That feeling comes largely from the cost advantage of electric mobility. Assuming a family drives around 1,500 km per month, running a typical diesel MPV in India today could easily cost owners anywhere from tens of thousands to over INR 100,000 annually in fuel expenses alone, especially for families who frequently travel between cities or use their vehicle heavily every day.

By comparison, the VF MPV 7’s electric drivetrain dramatically reduces running costs. Even with regular home charging, electricity expenses remain only a fraction of what most diesel MPV owners typically spend on fuel. Combined with VinFast’s free charging support at V-Green stations until March 2029, many early owners could spend close to nothing on day-to-day energy costs for the next few years.

“My husband’s side of the family lives in Jaipur, so we regularly do highway trips from Delhi. We also move around a lot inside the NCR area,” Priya added. “If charging remains free for the next few years, that is money we would rather spend on vacations and our kids instead of fuel.”

The VF MPV 7 also benefits from the lower maintenance requirements typically associated with EVs. VinFast is offering free maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 km in India. The model additionally comes with a 7-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty and a 10-year/200,000 km battery warranty.

The MPV itself has been developed around practicality and family comfort. It offers a 517 km MIDC-certified driving range, three-row air conditioning, flexible 60:40 second-row and 50:50 third-row seating layouts, a multi-link rear suspension setup and connected features such as remote AC control.

A strong value proposition from the start

The VF MPV 7 also brings a different ownership experience compared with conventional MPVs. The electric powertrain delivers 204 PS and 280 Nm of torque, while features such as regenerative braking, selectable drive modes and connected car technology give it a more modern character than many traditional people movers in the segment.

Industry observers say that this combination of low running costs, good perfomance, and family-oriented packaging is helping the VF MPV 7 generate early momentum in India’s increasingly competitive MPV segment. Customers switching from ICE vehicles can currently receive support worth INR 196,000 under VinFast’s EV transition program.

Automotive enthusiast Rohit S., who recently visited a VinFast showroom in Delhi for a test drive, believes the value equation could appeal strongly to Indian families considering an upgrade.

“When you compare what you are getting for the money, the VF MPV 7 feels very competitive,” he said. “You have the space of a proper three-row family vehicle, modern EV technology, a long warranty package and significantly lower running costs. For many families, that changes the calculation.”

About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Learn more at: vinfastauto.in.

The launch addresses a long-standing gap in the education system. Research indicates that 75% of brain development occurs by age 2 and 90% by age 6, yet structured education in India typically begins only after this critical window. Early learning also receives just 2–3% of total education funding, leaving parents with limited, often ineffective options.

Existing alternatives such as playschools, online classes, and physical learning centres - fall short in different ways. Playschools often function as daycares with inconsistent curriculum delivery, online programs rely on screen exposure that experts discourage for young children, and physical centres struggle to deliver personalization at scale. Prodigy Pathway is designed to bridge this gap through a home-based, deeply personalized learning model.

At the core of Prodigy Pathway is a simple but powerful approach: bringing structured early education directly into the child’s home. RS-certified Prodigy Coaches conduct 45–60 minute sessions, complete with all materials and activities. Each session is dynamically tailored by an AI engine that adapts to the child’s age, milestones, and developmental trajectory, while remaining aligned to a structured curriculum framework.

In contrast to the broader EdTech ecosystem, Prodigy Pathway takes a deliberately contrarian stance: no screens, no testing, and no pressure. The model emphasizes process-led development, where outcomes emerge naturally through consistent, joyful engagement rather than performance-driven metrics.

Early adoption has shown strong traction in the Mumbai pilot market, with 15x revenue growth over seven months — despite deliberately limited enrolment slots each month. Raising Superstars brings a strong pedigree of documented outcomes, with 1,000+ long-form parent testimonials capturing results such as early reading (as young as age 3), bilingual speech development, photographic memory in toddlers, strong socio-emotional skills, and enhanced creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Beyond child development, the initiative also creates a significant social impact opportunity. Raising Superstars plans to recruit, train, and certify 2,000+ women as Prodigy Coaches across 15+ cities, enabling large-scale employment while maintaining high standards of delivery.

Mr. Raghav Himatsingka, CEO & Co-founder of Raising Superstars

“The first six years of a child’s life are the most important of their entire existence and we’ve been leaving them to chance. Prodigy Pathway changes that. We’re bringing the world’s topmost early childhood curriculum directly into homes, powered by AI, delivered by remarkable humans — with zero screens and zero pressure,” said Raghav Himatsingka, Co-founder & CEO, Raising Superstars.

Currently piloted in Mumbai, Prodigy Pathway aims to expand to 15+ cities across India, with a target of reaching 18,000+ active children and delivering over 1 million sessions annually within the next three years, powered by AI-driven scheduling and logistics. With Prodigy Pathway, Raising Superstars is not just launching a new program, it is introducing a new category of early education: one that is personalized, home-based, human-led, and built for the most critical years of life.

About Raising Superstars

Raising Superstars is a Mumbai-based early childhood education company on a mission to unlock the extraordinary potential in every child aged 0–6 — before the brain’s critical learning window closes forever. With over 500,000 families across 150+ countries, it is a globally recognized company in the early years space. The company is a Shark Tank India deal winner, and ranked #4 in TIME’s Global EdTech list (2024).

The Bajaj Group, one of India’s oldest family businesses and among its largest conglomerates by market cap at $USD 148 billion, today commemorated 100 years in business – with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extending his greetings on a milestone that traces India’s own arc – from the freedom movement to its global economic rise.

L to R: Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director, Bajaj Electricals Ltd., Nirav Bajaj, CEO & MD, Bajaj Integrated Health System Pvt. Ltd., Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto Ltd., Niraj Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto Ltd.; Chairman & Managing Director, Mukand Ltd., Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv Ltd.

Founded in 1926 in Mumbai (then-Bombay) by Jamnalal Bajaj, a freedom fighter, social reformer, philanthropist, industrialist and considered the fifth adopted son of Mahatma Gandhi, the Bajaj Group serves one in three Indian households and employs over 130,000 employees.

With over 100 companies, exports to over 100 countries, and an upcoming foray into healthcare, the Bajaj Group has built one of India’s most trusted brands across automobiles, financial services, consumer electronics and engineering. Some of its listed companies include Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Holdings & Investment, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Housing Finance, Bajaj Electricals and Mukand.

In a message to the Bajaj family recognising the Bajaj Group’s contributions to nation-building, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, said, “On the occasion of the centenary of the Bajaj Group, I extend my greetings and best wishes to everyone associated with this milestone. A hundred years is a significant journey for any institution. It reflects not only longevity, but also the ability to adapt to changing times, contribute to economic growth and remain relevant across generations.

“Started under the leadership of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj, the Bajaj Group has been a part of India’s industrial and economic landscape through many phases of our nation’s development. It has grown into a diversified company with operations across various sectors, which serve customers both in India and across the world.

“Over the decades, the Bajaj Group has played an important role in nation-building by creating jobs, fostering innovation and supporting community development. Milestones such as this are an opportunity to reflect on key contributions, as well as to renew commitment towards growth, sustainability and inclusive progress.

“India is moving forward with new aspirations in manufacturing, innovation and global competitiveness. Institutions with deep roots and experience such as the Bajaj Group have an important role to play in shaping the journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Greetings to everyone at the Bajaj Group once again on this memorable occasion. I am confident that the years ahead will be about continued progress and meaningful contributions to the nation’s development.”

The Bajaj Group’s social impact efforts, focused on youth skilling and employment, child health, education and protection, have positively impacted the lives of over 10 million beneficiaries.

The centenary celebration at the National Sports Club of India, Mumbai, brought together family members, captains of industry, Union and State Ministers, political leaders, celebrities and partners. The evening traced the family’s journey, from its role in India’s freedom struggle, through the shift from trading to manufacturing and financial services, to new-age technologies that its businesses lead today.  

Highlights included addresses by the Bajaj family, a specially composed live performance by Grammy award winner and globally acclaimed composer Ricky Kej and his troupe, the screening of ‘Kathni Karni Eksi’, a film on Jamnalal Bajaj and Mahatma Gandhi, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, and the unveiling of the ‘100 years of Bajaj’ logo.

Speaking on the occasion: Niraj Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto, in his address themed ‘India and Bajaj’, said, “As a family, we thank our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his wishes and encouraging words. The story of Bajaj and the story of India have never really been separate. India’s journey towards self-reliance did not begin recently. It began nearly a century ago — when visionary Indians believed that Bharat must build for itself, produce for itself, and stand on its own feet. One of those pioneers was Jamnalalji — our founder. His philosophy of ‘common good over individual gain’ shaped our decisions across generations. His spouse, Jankideviji Bajaj, was India’s first lady recipient of the Padma Vibhushan. Jamnalalji’s philosophy was taken forward successfully by his sons Kamalnayan Bajaj and Ramkrishna Bajaj, both brought up under the eye of Mahatma Gandhi, during their formative years. Thereafter, Rahul Bajaj, a giant among corporate leaders, established a result oriented yet human, ambitious yet honest, organization. As industries grew and capabilities expanded, one thought remained constant: Build in India. Build for India. And build India.”

Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto, in his address themed ‘Globalisation’ said, “What we say and what we do must always be the same. And perhaps that is why the Bajaj journey did not become just a story of growth. It became a story of trust. Today, Bajaj Auto is not just one of India’s largest two-wheeler companies. It is among the top three globally. Our vehicles are sold in over 100 countries in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia. The Pulsar brand today stands with global players, not behind them. And when we partnered with KTM, an iconic Austrian motorcycle company — it was not just a business deal. This shows that an Indian company is not just a follower, it is a co-creator of global brands. It also proves that legacy and innovation can walk together. Today’s India does not only participate, but it also competes in the global economy.”

Nirav Bajaj, CEO, Bajaj Integrated Health System, in his address themed ‘Inclusive Development’ said, “Jamnalalji believed that business was not separate from society. He said business should be pursued with a view to benefit the poor. Within the family, we often say that society must profit from profit itself. That has meant ensuring that growth reaches even the poorest of the poor. Bajaj Beyond, our CSR initiative, is the next expression of a 100-year philosophy. An effort to take everything we have learned and build models that can scale across India. Across education, livelihoods and sustainability, with a clear ambition to enable and impact over 2 crore young Indians in the next five years. Because if the first 100 years were about building institutions, the next 100 will be about building ecosystems.”

Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv, in his address themed ‘India and the Next 100’ said, “My father Rahul Bajaj would often say - I firmly believe in the ‘Idea of India’, in our country’s diversity and in its enterprising youth. The next chapter of India’s rise will be written by technology and innovation, and most importantly by the youth. At Bajaj, we don’t see AI only as a technology trend. We see it as a powerful force that will further financial inclusion. Because access to finance actually means access to opportunity. For over a century, we have viewed our businesses through this same lens: as platforms built to offer hope, freedom, and entrepreneurship. We believe that when potential is given a stage, the entire country moves forward.”

Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Electricals, in his address on Jamnalal Bajaj’s values and the social impact he created, said, “Jamnalalji’s work spanned social equity, education for women and children, rural upliftment, promotion of khadi, abolition of purdah, dowry, child marriage and whole-hearted participation in the freedom movement.  Should success be measured only in numbers and scale? Or in lives touched, values upheld, and communities strengthened. As we step into the next 100 years of Bajaj perhaps the answer to that question will define the institution we continue to build.”

Lamp lighting and Opening Ceremony of UNFOLD 2026
 

In attendance were prominent voices from the worlds of fashion, architecture, design, media and business, including Sunil Sethi, Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI); celebrated fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani; Vimarsh Razdan, Co-Founder & CEO of Underneat; architect and computational design pioneer Sushant Verma of rat[LAB]; documentary filmmaker Faiza Khan; art director Mainak Das; Raunaq Singh, AVP Creative Design at Naukri.com; Urvashi Gupta, Head of Account Management, South Asia at WGSN; photographer and visual storyteller Charudutt Chitrak; and noted architect Ashok B Lall, among others.
 

The event marked the inauguration of UNFOLD 2026 with the lamp lighting and the opening of the graduate exhibition, bringing together interdisciplinary projects across design, fashion, communication, business strategy, spatial experiences and emerging technologies. Through campaigns, films and design interventions, architectural project installations and fashion collections graduating students explored themes of sustainability, social impact, innovation, craft, urban futures and experiential storytelling.
 

Congratulating the graduating batch, Dr Jitin Chadha, Pro Chancellor, UDIT, acknowledged the significance of industry-integrated learning and socially conscious creative practice in shaping future-ready professionals. “UNFOLD has always been a very special event for us. It reflects the journey of our students, the mentorship of our faculty and the collaborative culture we continue to build at UDIT. Every year, it is inspiring to see young designers and innovators engage with real-world challenges through creativity, technology and human-centred thinking,” he said.
 

The 8th edition of the Graduate Show also featured a series of industry-led panel discussions and interactive sessions across Interior Architecture & Design, Fashion Communication, Communication Design and Fashion Business Management, offering graduating students valuable insights into contemporary industry practices. These sessions encouraged students to critically engage with industry realities and understand the importance of adaptability, research-driven thinking and socially conscious creative practice in today’s industry.
 

Industry experts and creative leaders from across disciplines engaged closely with students enabling graduating students to gain practical perspectives on the evolving expectations of the global design and fashion industries. The interactions further reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and industry-integrated learning within contemporary creative education.
 

Another important segment of the show was the award ceremonies across departments, recognising outstanding graduate works. Selected graduating students were honoured for projects spanning communication campaigns, animation films, spatial interventions, sustainable fashion solutions, branding systems, UX/UI experiences, retail concepts, and business-driven design strategies. The awards acknowledged projects that responded thoughtfully to contemporary cultural, social, technological and environmental challenges while reflecting strong interdisciplinary learning and industry relevance.
 

By bringing together emerging talent, academicians, and creative leaders on a shared platform, UNFOLD 2026 highlighted the growing intersections between design, business, technology, and culture while reflecting UDIT’s continued emphasis on interdisciplinary and industry-engaged learning.
 

About UDIT
UDIT—the University of Design, Innovation and Technology—is India’s first university built for creators, located in Gurugram. Emerging from over a decade of studio-led learning at IIAD, it brings together design, technology and management within a unified, practice-led framework. The School of Design offers programmes in Visual Communication, Fashion, Product and Interior Design. The School of Management focuses on Fashion & Luxury Business Management and Technology Business Management. UDIT represents a fundamental reimagination of higher education, where students create the products, companies and solutions the world will need tomorrow.

Saurabh brings over two decades of experience across Wealth Management, Asset Management and Banking, and joins Centrum Wealth from Avendus Wealth, where he served as Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer. Over the course of his career, he has played a pivotal role in building and scaling high-impact investment and wealth platforms across leading institutions including Nuvama Private, Edelweiss Private Wealth, Kotak Wealth Management, IIFL Wealth (360 ONE), ICICI Prudential AMC and Citigroup.

Saurabh Rungta, Deputy CEO & CIO at Centrum Wealth

At Centrum Wealth, Saurabh will lead the investment team across Products, Advisory and in-house PMS platforms, while also overseeing the Family Office business and being part of the core leadership team driving the firm’s broader growth agenda. His mandate will include strengthening product architecture, deepening strategic partnerships and helping build a differentiated, technology-enabled wealth platform. He will report to Sandeep Das, MD & CEO, Centrum Wealth.

Centrum Wealth manages client assets of over INR 40,000 crore, with a presence across 17 locations and a team of 252 professionals, serving HNIs, Family Offices, and Corporate Treasuries. As India’s wealth landscape enters a new era of expansion, the firm is strongly positioned to build a scaled, future-forward franchise. 

A Chartered Accountant, Saurabh is known for his strong investment acumen, strategic vision, and institution-building capabilities, with expertise across equities, alternatives, offshore investing, and client-focused portfolio management. He is also a regular speaker at leading industry forums and academic institutions, and frequently features as a wealth management expert on industry panels.

Commenting on the appointment, Sandeep Das, Managing Director & CEO, Centrum Wealth, said, "Saurabh’s arrival marks a pivotal moment for Centrum Wealth. His exceptional investment pedigree, deep strategic insight, and proven ability to build and scale world-class platforms make him a defining addition to our leadership team. As we step into our next phase of growth, his leadership will be central to shaping a truly differentiated and enduring wealth franchise." 

Saurabh Rungta, Deputy CEO & CIO, Centrum Wealth, said, "Centrum Wealth stands at an inflection point, with a strong foundation and a clear ambition to build a best-in-class wealth platform. I am excited to be part of this journey and look forward to working closely with the leadership team to unlock the next phase of growth and create long-term value for clients and stakeholders."

*Centrum Wealth Limited is an AMFI registered Mutual Fund Distributor bearing AMFI registration number: ARN – 82601

About Centrum
Centrum was founded in 1997 by Chandir Gidwani and late Khushrooh Byramjee. Jaspal Bindra joined the Group as the Executive Chairman in 2016. Besides Wealth Management, the group has interest in Banking, Investment Banking, Stock Broking and Private Credit. Centrum is listed on Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.

Lead Search Consultant at Ideas to Reach, ensuring essential digital visibility for billion-dollar brands
 

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has evolved into the primary marketing requirement for any business aiming to overcome competition and remain relevant in a crowded marketplace. In the current landscape, a robust and authoritative search presence is the only way for a brand to be found across the entire digital ecosystem. This is a core necessity for survival and business expansion. Ideas to Reach understands that achieving both regional and global visibility is an essential operational requirement. The fundamental reality of the modern market is that when a business secures a dominant position on Google results, it is found everywhere, transcending geographic boundaries to reach a worldwide audience while maintaining its local relevance.
 

The company distinguishes itself through a rigorous "one client per industry" policy to ensure zero conflict of interest and total loyalty to the brand it represents. At Ideas to Reach, business is conducted with high ethics and dignity, aligning exclusively with partners who value professional skill and intellectual integrity. This transparent model has resulted in an exceptional retention rate, where long-term partners like DRA Homes and other top real estate firms view the company as an integral, intellectual insider rather than a vendor. By treating digital visibility as a stable corporate asset, the organisation provides the discipline and straightforwardness that established brands require.
 

The framework utilized by the company focuses on building topical authority, establishing a brand as a primary and trustworthy source of information within its specific sector. This methodology is vital for the real estate and banking industries, where precision and verifiable trust are the primary drivers of business conversion. Widely known as the best SEO company in Chennai, the team delivers advanced SEO solutions that withstand market fluctuations and algorithm updates. This ensures that their clients maintain a dominant presence for highly competitive search terms like Flats in Chennai.
 

This high level of professional discipline is supported by over four decades of core advertising expertise. Mr. Ganesan brings insights honed within the professional labs of David Ogilvy, the Father of Advertising. Having served domestic and global establishments across diverse industries since 1982, he applies foundational advertising principles to the complexities of modern search. Ideas to Reach operates as a research organisation that prioritizes measurable results over temporary trends. For brands seeking an uncompromising partner in their growth journey, the company remains the singular choice for excellence.

A glimpse of the Manthan Class of 2026

Students from the cohort have received offers from leading global universities such as Carnegie Mellon University, Emory University, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Imperial College London, and the University of Texas at Austin, among others.

Collectively, the batch has been awarded scholarships exceeding ₹7 crore, reflecting both academic strength and the depth of student profiles.

Part of a Larger Pattern

These results are a continuation of Manthan’s established approach to university readiness, one that focuses on long-term development rather than last-minute preparation.

Students have pursued diverse academic pathways across Computer Science, Business and Finance, Economics, Psychology, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Creative Arts, supported by programmes that encourage exploration, depth, and clarity over time.

“We don’t approach university placements as a short-term goal. Our focus is on helping students build direction over several years, because when clarity comes early, it changes both the quality of their choices and the opportunities they attract,” said Surjeet Singh, Principal, Manthan School.

Driven by Structured Future Pathways Support

At the core of this consistency is Manthan’s Future Pathways programme, led by Sowmya Katanguri and the Future Pathways team, which supports students through every stage of their journey, from early exploration to university applications.

Career awareness begins in the middle years, while senior school students engage in one-on-one counselling, weekly planning sessions, and structured application guidance. Students are also supported in building strong profiles through academics, co-curricular engagement, and leadership opportunities.

“Students who develop clarity about their interests early are able to approach applications with far greater confidence and direction,” said Sowmya, Future Pathways Lead at Manthan School.

Manthan’s Future Pathways Festival brings universities directly to students and families, enabling early and meaningful engagement. In the 2025–26 edition, the school hosted 35+ Indian universities and 80+ international institutions, allowing students to explore courses, admission processes, scholarships, and campus life through direct interaction. These experiences help students make informed, confident decisions—often well before the application cycle begins.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

As part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) group, a global community of 110+ schools across 26 countries, Manthan students gain access to a wide range of opportunities—from global competitions and social impact projects to learning collaborations with peers around the world.

These experiences help students build a strong, well-rounded portfolio, positioning them competitively for admission to leading universities globally.

Student Voice

Aanya, who will be heading to UCLA, received multiple offers across leading universities including the University of Minnesota, Indiana University (Kelley School of Business), University of Washington (Purple & Gold Scholarship), UC Davis (Regents Scholarship), UC Santa Barbara, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and UC San Diego.

“Spending 14 years of my education at Manthan has been incredibly rewarding. With the support of my teachers and fellow students, I have learnt countless lessons academically, socially, and personally. The school’s guidance and resources during the application process encouraged me to be focused and prepared during an important transition phase of my life while remaining confident in my capabilities. Moving forward, I am grateful to be entering university with a strong educational foundation and values shaped by school faculty and the peers who have grown up with me at Manthan.”

From Early Years to University

Manthan School continues to expand its Future Pathways framework across grades, introducing structured guidance from the early years through to senior school. Students are supported through career exploration, subject selection, and university planning with personalised counselling and active parent engagement.

This year, the programme extends further with the introduction of the framework at the primary level, focusing on Self-Leadership, Cognitive Thinking, and Global Awareness.

The school will host its next Future Pathways Festivals on 8 August 2026 (International Edition) and 24 October 2026 (India Edition).

For more information about Manthan School, please contact 8455297919 / 7032817080 or visit www.manthanschool.org

On the Road with Shiruku Denim

At the centre of this initiative was a one-of-a-kind concept: a truck wrapped entirely in Shiruku denim, designed to take the fabric directly to consumers. The journey began with a flag-off from the Pepe Jeans office, followed by an installation at R City Mall, Ghatkopar, before the truck travelled across Mumbai from April 27 to May 3.

The denim-wrapped truck served as both a striking visual and an interactive touchpoint, encouraging people to engage with the fabric in a more tangible way. It offered consumers the opportunity to explore Shiruku’s defining qualities—its softness, breathability, and lightweight feel—while retaining the strength and character of denim. By transforming a simple vehicle into a travelling brand experience, Pepe Jeans London created a distinctive on-ground moment that connected product innovation with real-world interaction.

Commenting on the activation, Rakesh Jallipally, CEO, Pepe Jeans London, said, “At Pepe Jeans London, we are constantly exploring new ways to bring our innovations closer to consumers. Shiruku is a standout fabric that redefines comfort in denim, and we wanted people to experience it beyond the retail environment. This activation allowed us to create a more direct, sensory connection with our audience, turning the product into a lived and memorable brand experience.”

With this activation, Pepe Jeans London continues to reimagine how consumers engage with denim by bringing together innovation, creativity, and meaningful on-ground experiences.

You can watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zaGL6z4hEk

About Pepe Jeans London

Pepe Jeans London was born on London’s iconic Portobello Road in 1973. Today, over 50 years later, the brand remains devoted to its initial mantra and pledge to create the world’s most exciting denim-led fashion. The diversity and mix of cultures that define the city of London also define the Pepe Jeans personality, providing a constant source of inspiration for the women’s, men’s, and junior collections. Music, Culture, Fashion, London, and Denim, that’s what Pepe Jeans is all about.

Mrs. Brahmani Nara, Executive Director, Heritage Foods Limited alluded to “the company’s focus on strengthening procurement infrastructure, expanding distribution reach and scaling high-growth categories. With continued investments in premiumisation, new capacities and Value-added Products, we remain well positioned to drive sustainable long-term growth as industry conditions gradually normalise. Our consumer business continued to deliver healthy momentum led by strong growth across Value-added Products, premium categories and emerging channels. Categories such as curd, paneer, consumer fats and ice-creams recorded strong traction, while Q-commerce and Fresh Distribution scaled rapidly, strengthening market penetration and consumer engagement across key regions. Calibrated pricing actions and improving product mix also supported realisation growth during the year.”

Q4 & FY26 Results Key Highlights

Consumer Business Continues Double-Digit Growth Momentum
The business accelerated momentum delivered healthy growth - revenue grew 10% YoY to Rs. 11,576 million in Q4FY26 and 9% YoY to Rs. 45,260 million in FY26 despite weak flush season, milk shortages and prolonged weather-led disruptions across key markets.
 

Robust Category-Led Growth Across Value Added Products portfolio
VAP revenue grew 18% YoY to Rs. 3,957 million in Q4FY26 and by 13% YoY to Rs. 14,678 million in FY26, with VAP contribution improving to 35.5% in Q4FY26 versus 32.5% in Q4FY25 and to 35.3% in FY26 compared to 32.0% in FY25

VAP contribution including consumer-pack fats stood at 41.9% in Q4FY26 compared to 36.8% in Q4 FY25, while FY26 contributed 39.7% versus 36.7% in FY25
 

Strong VAP momentum continued, with paneer volumes growing 32% YoY in Q4 and 27% YoY in FY26, curd volumes rising 11% YoY in Q4 and 7% YoY in FY26, and ice cream volumes increasing 26% YoY in Q4 and 15% YoY in FY26, reflecting resilient consumer demand and improving product mix.
 

VAP growth aided by innovations; strong traction seen in new launches viz, Livo Yogurts, premium Sampurna A2 Curd, Nourish+ High Protein Paneer, Alpenvie Ice Cream range, etc.
 

Elevated Milk pricing and supply tightness, leads to margin shrinkage 
Weak flush season across key regions drove average landed milk costs to Rs. 46.7/litre in Q4FY26, up 8% YoY, one of the sharpest raw milk inflations witnessed by the industry. This resulted in EBITDA margins shrinking by 311 bps to 4.5% YoY. 
 

Procurement Network Demonstrated Resilience Amid Supply Constraints
Despite continued network expansion, severe supply-side challenges resulted in procurement volumes falling 7% YoY to 16.38 LLPD in Q4FY26.
 

Strong Pricing Discipline and Premiumization partly offset Milk Price Inflation
Timely and calibrated pricing actions along with higher VAP contribution supported blended realisation growth, with milk realisation increasing 4% YoY in Q4FY26 and 4% YoY in FY26, while VAP realisation improved 7% YoY in Q4FY26 and 9% YoY in FY26. Milk sales volumes grew 1% YoY to 11.73 LLPD in Q4FY26 and 2% YoY to 11.83 LLPD in FY26
 

Heritage Nutrivet Limited Delivers Strong Results
The wholly owned subsidiary, Heritage Nutrivet Limited, recorded a 33% YoY increase in revenue to Rs. 2,454 million in FY26. Profit before tax surged to Rs. 206 million, underscoring operational excellence and strategic execution.

Commenting further, Mrs. Brahmani Nara, said, “FY26 witnessed one of the toughest operating environments for the dairy industry in recent years, marked by severe milk shortages, elevated procurement inflation and weak flush season. Despite these challenges, Heritage Foods delivered resilient revenue growth of 9% YoY to Rs. 45,260 million, with quarterly revenues consistently sustaining above the Rs. 11,000 million mark, reflecting the strength of our consumer patronage and execution capabilities.”

Q4-FY26 Consolidated Financial Performance:

• Revenue: INR 11,576 mn - YoY: 10%

• Gross Margins: 22% - YoY: (308) bps

• EBITDA: INR 522mn – YoY: (35)%

• EBITDA Margin: 4.5% - YoY (311) bps

• PAT: INR 239mn – YoY: (37)%

Other Business Highlights
 

One-Time Employee Cost Impact Due to New Labour Codes
The Company recognised a one-time Rs. 48 million employee benefit provision during FY26 following implementation of the new Labour Codes under Ind AS 19.
 

Emerging Channels Continued to Scale Rapidly
E-Commerce & Q-Commerce revenues grew 56% YoY, while Fresh Distribution and other emerging channels grew 49% YoY, strengthening urban penetration and channel diversification.
 

Focused Brand Investments Enhanced Consumer Reach
Strategic campaigns, BIGG BOSS Kannada integration and launch of Certified Organic Cow Milk in Bengaluru strengthened brand visibility and consumer engagement across key markets.

Results for the quarter/year ended March 31, 2026, prepared under Ind AS, along with segment results, are available in the Investor Relations section of our website www.heritagefoods.in 

Dr. Rupali Ambegaonkar and Sannjeev Rao

The fresh capital will be deployed across product innovation, team expansion, marketing, and an accelerated retail rollout across the country. Bobakat's growth engine is built on compact, experience-first outlets strategically positioned across high-footfall food courts and premium high streets, a format that is already proving its mettle with consumers and delivering strong unit economics for the business.

Founded in 2024 by Dr. Rupali Ambegaonkar and Sannjeev Rao, Bobakat was built on a sharp conviction: that India's urban, young consumer was ready for a beverage brand that offered more than a drink; one that delivered a global experience rooted in local sensibility. That conviction has been validated decisively. The brand has served over 10 lakh consumers, is recording strong double-digit year-on-year growth, and is currently valued at INR 43 crore. The target now is INR 100 crore in Net Sales Value within 36 months, backed by a clear, capital-efficient expansion plan.

The macro tailwinds are undeniable. India's beverage market, valued at USD 80.11 billion in 2025, is on course to reach USD 154.67 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.80%. Within this landscape, the premium and experiential beverage segment represents one of the most exciting white spaces and Bobakat is firmly positioned to capture it.

Speaking on the fundraise, Dr. Rupali Ambegaonkar, Founder, Bobakat, said, "The Indian consumer today is seeking more than just beverages; they are looking for experiences, community spaces, and global formats adapted for local preferences. With Bobakat, our vision has always been to build a culturally relevant beverage brand that combines quality, innovation, and accessibility. This fundraise gives us the momentum to strengthen our operations, innovate across our offerings, and scale aggressively across key Indian markets."

Co-founder Sannjeev Rao added, "We see immense headroom in India's organised beverage ecosystem, especially within youth-driven consumption categories. Our compact and scalable retail model allows us to enter high-potential locations efficiently while maintaining strong unit economics. The next phase of growth will focus on expanding our store network, building stronger consumer recall, and creating a differentiated beverage experience."

What makes Bobakat a particularly compelling story is the founding team behind it. Dr. Ambegaonkar brings formidable category expertise as the founder of Tea Culture of the World (TCW), a premium tea brand now present across 200+ stores in India. A former medical professional turned tea sommelier, she has spent years crafting globally inspired beverage experiences for Indian consumers and understands, better than most, what it takes to build a beverage brand with staying power. Sannjeev Rao is one of India's most accomplished retail operators, with over 30 years of brand-building and turnaround experience across Future Group, Aditya Birla Retail, Landmark Dubai, and Raymond, and most recently as CEO of Being Human. Together, they bring the rare combination of consumer insight, category depth, and hard-won retail execution expertise that early-stage brands rarely have access to.

Bobakat's differentiation in the crowded premium beverage space rests on four pillars: a quality-first product approach, sharp and deliberate audience positioning, a curated in-store consumer experience, and a store format designed for speed of replication without compromise on brand integrity.

The expansion roadmap reflects the brand's ambition with 35 new stores in FY26–27, followed by 50 stores each in FY27–28 and FY28–29, spanning metro cities and high-growth emerging urban markets. With this raise, Bobakat isn't just opening new stores it is staking its claim as the defining bubble tea and experiential beverage brand of India's next decade.

Unbound Presents a Bold New Take on the Modern Indian Man - Global in Mindset, Indian in Grit

At a time when a new generation is redefining aspiration beyond wealth, fame, and external validation, Unbound’s latest campaign captures a cultural shift, one where inner strength, balance, and being fully present are valued as much as traditional measures of success.

YouTube link: youtube.com/shorts/WrdXcD4miKk?si=viH9RAgV6T0kU_7C

The film marks a departure from the constructed masculinity often portrayed in Indian advertising. Instead of casting actors to play a role, Unbound built the campaign around the lives of real practitioners. The edit is a high-energy blend curated from the existing journeys of athletes, creators, and travellers across India, featuring technical boxing and yoga sequences led by real-life coaches and trainers. From inverted crunches to headstands on mountain cliffs, from skydiving to pushing physical limits through sport, the film reflects the grit, discipline, and cinematic quality of content being created by practitioners themselves.

From coaches helping others build strength to yogis balancing stillness with discipline; from everyday athletes building sustainable fitness lifestyles to creators documenting life in motion, each story is lived, not performed. As Unbound ushers in a new era of self-care for men who move, the brand offers a fresh interpretation of what it means to be #AlreadyUnbound through the spaces where they feel most alive.

Speaking about the initiative, Kanika Mittal, Founder of Unbound, said, “Authenticity, for us, comes from what is already being lived. Every day, men are moving, training, pushing their limits, and finding their own sense of balance in the middle of it all. These moments are deeply personal, instinctive, and shaped by everyday discipline. We simply brought them together into a campaign that reflects how men truly feel unbound when immersed in the sports and fitness activities they love. What we’re building is fluid, shaped not just by us, but by a growing community where every new experience adds to the evolving expression of what it means to be unbound.”

Atul Arora, Founder of Unbound, added, “With ‘Real Moments. Unscripted. Unbound.’, the intent was to move away from creating a defined narrative and instead curate one from real life. While our products are rooted in skin, hair, and body care, our values are rooted in supporting a generation that increasingly values personal growth and the freedom to define success on its own terms. We invite people to experience the world of Unbound at unbound-lifestyle.com”

Extending this idea, the brand introduces #AlreadyUnbound, inviting individuals to share their own moments and become part of a growing collective movement. With this, Unbound positions itself as more than a personal care brand, it represents a way of living, where self-care becomes an expression of self-respect.

About Unbound

Unbound is a performance-led self-care brand for men, built around the philosophy of Zero-Step Self-Care. Designed for modern lifestyles, the brand creates high-efficacy, multi-functional products across skin, hair, and body care that simplify routines without compromising on performance. Built for men in motion, Unbound addresses real everyday stressors such as sweat, sun exposure, pollution, and hard water through solutions that are efficient, intuitive, and effective. The brand is currently preparing for its launch in India.

About The Founders

Unbound is founded by Kanika Mittal and Atul Arora, entrepreneurs with deep experience across brand building, consumer businesses, and digital commerce.

Kanika Mittal has held leadership roles across global consumer and digital platforms, including Country Head for Twitter India, Country Manager at Taboola, and Marketing Director at Reebok India. She currently serves as an Independent Board Director at Datamatics and is a bestselling author. Her expertise spans strategy, revenue growth, digital media, and ad tech, bringing a strong consumer- and brand-first lens to Unbound.

Atul Arora brings extensive experience in Omnichannel & Digital commerce across India and the Middle East. Over the years, he has held senior leadership roles at Reebok, Benetton, Namshi and Landmark Group, where he played a key role in scaling e-commerce businesses across sports, fitness and lifestyle categories. His strength lies in building and scaling consumer-focused businesses.

Together, the founders are building Unbound with the ambition of creating a new category in men’s self-care, one rooted in performance, simplicity, and movement. Beyond products, Unbound is envisioned as a culture-first brand that celebrates real moments of men being unbound, from athletes and coaches to entrepreneurs and professionals who embody movement in their everyday lives. In a market defined by complexity and routines, Unbound is anchored in a simpler idea: self-care that moves with you.

About The Influencers

Aman Dhoni: Calisthenics coach with a strong focus on outdoor training and natural movement

Shivam Anand: ACE-certified fitness coach and nutrition specialist focused on longevity for busy professionals. Also, an avid biker and boxing enthusiast

Dr Amit: A yogi, corporate wellness coach, author, entrepreneur & environmental scientist practicing the pursuit of science and spirituality

Aayush: A sales director and senior corporate professional who enjoys pushing his limits through sports like sky diving

Taufeeq: Traveller who captures and documents his experiences

Deepak: Fitness coach focused on building strength & transformation

Shiva: Filmmaker focused on documenting travel experiences

Bhartendu Singh (second from left), CMO of VinFast India, receives an award from the organizers of the Times Drive Auto Summit and Awards 2026

Hosted by Times Network, the Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards is a flagship industry platform that convenes policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to shape conversations around the future of mobility. The platform also honours excellence across the automotive sector, recognising organisations that are driving innovation, sustainability, and next-generation mobility solutions.

At the Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026, the “EV Manufacturer of the Year” title was awarded to VinFast, which has demonstrated a clear market presence, a consistent product strategy, and a meaningful contribution to the advancement of electric mobility. VinFast’s recognition reflects its focused approach to building a relevant product lineup while investing in long-term ecosystem development in India.

The recognition further adds to the list of accolades VinFast has received in the Indian market, including “EV Champion of the Year” at the Jagran Hi-Tech Awards 2026, “Breakthrough Brand of the Year” at the Car&Bike Awards 2026, along with product honours such as “EV SUV of the Year – Editor’s Choice” for the VF 7 at the BBC TopGear India Awards 2026 and “Value for Money Car of the Year” for the VF 6 at the Autocar India Awards 2026, reflecting continued positive evaluation from industry experts toward the company’s product direction and long-term investment strategy.

Mr. Tapan Ghosh, CEO of VinFast India, said, “The recognition as ‘EV Manufacturer of the Year’ comes as a strong affirmation that we are on the right path in India, guided by a focused and long-term approach. Our effort has been towards simplifying EV adoption by combining relevant products with strong ownership support and long-term value. As we move ahead, we aim to make electric mobility a natural and practical choice for Indian consumers.”

Mr. Manav Sinha, Editor, Times Drive, added, “VinFast has entered the Indian EV space with remarkable clarity, confidence and ambition. From its product strategy and local manufacturing commitment to its focus on charging support, ownership peace of mind and customer-first initiatives, the brand is building more than just electric vehicles - it is building an ecosystem. At Times Drive, we believe VinFast’s aggressive and future-ready approach has made a strong impact on India’s EV landscape, making it a deserving winner of the EV Maker of the Year award.”

In 2026, VinFast continues to build strong momentum in the Indian EV market. Following the launch of the VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs, both of which have secured 5-star Bharat NCAP safety ratings, VinFast has strengthened its presence across key regions. The company has further expanded its portfolio with the introduction of the VF MPV 7, marking its entry into the electric MPV segment and reinforcing its focus on family-oriented mobility solutions.

Alongside the portfolio expansion, VinFast is enhancing the ownership experience through initiatives such as assured resale, structured buyback programmes, and comprehensive after-sales support. The company is also rapidly building a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem that integrates manufacturing, retail, financial solutions, charging infrastructure, and after-sales services, ensuring a seamless customer experience through close collaboration with local partners. In parallel, VinFast continues to advance its broader commitment to sustainability through initiatives like the Seeds of Change programme, through which every VinFast test drive contributes to tree plantation and meal support for underserved children across India.

About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Learn more at: vinfastauto.in

DKMS Foundation India brings together changemakers and medical leaders at the Lifesaver Honours Night in Bengaluru to support blood cancer patients
 

The event brought together key stakeholders whose collective efforts have driven the expansion of the blood stem cell donor registry and enhanced patient care in India. It highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration across the medical community, institutions, and civil society to address the growing need for stem cell donors, while also drawing attention to ongoing efforts to raise awareness and bridge gaps in access to timely, life-saving transplants for patients across the country.

Among the prominent guests at the evening were Karthik Reddy, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Bengaluru City, and Mandira Bedi, actor, television presenter, and fitness advocate, who lent their support to the cause.

“Our mission to provide a second chance at life is a collaborative effort spanning medical science, corporate social responsibility, and public advocacy,” said Patrick Paul, Executive Chairman, DKMS India. “The Lifesaver Honours is our way of expressing gratitude to those who go above and beyond to bring hope to patients in need. Their commitment continues to form the backbone of our work in India.”

Dr. Elke Neujahr, Global CEO, DKMS said, “Every year, thousands of donor searches are initiated globally, highlighting the ongoing need for matching donors. At DKMS, we are committed to ensuring that every patient in need can find a suitable match.”

“This is only possible through collaboration. To save lives it takes voices that inspire action, institutions that mobilise communities, medical teams that deliver excellence, and individuals whose dedication never stops.”
 

A key highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Honour to Dr. Latha Jagannathan, Medical Director and Managing Trustee, BMST Bengaluru, in recognition of her contribution to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. “I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition and to stand alongside those committed to this cause,” said Dr. Latha Jagannathan. “It is a privilege to contribute to work that brings hope to families when they need it most.”
 

The evening also served as a platform to discuss key challenges in blood stem cell transplantation, including gaps in donor availability, awareness, and timely access to treatment, while highlighting the need for stronger collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem to improve patient outcomes.
 

The evening honoured winners across four distinct categories:

Category 1: Awareness
Excellence in Blood Cancer & Blood Disorders Reporting: Awarded to Afshan Yasmeen, Deputy Editor, The Hindu, Bengaluru, for impactful reporting that brought the cause to the forefront of public discourse through the story, “A Silent Burden: Thalassaemia Patients in Karnataka Battle Disease with Hope and Hardship”
 

Category 2: Registration
Outstanding Institutional Partner: Recognising Manipal Institute of Technology (MAHE), Manipal, for leading the way in youth donor registration.
Outstanding Corporate Partner: Celebrating EXL Technologies, India, for integrating the DKMS mission into their CSR and employee engagement initiatives.

Category 3: Medical Excellence
Collection Centre of the Year: Awarded to BMST, Bengaluru, for demonstrating exceptional standards in donor care and stem cell collection.
Medical Advisory Group Felicitation: A special honour for 10 distinguished members of the medical community for their expert guidance.

Category 4: Special Recognition
Lifetime Excellence Award: A leadership-discretionary honour recognising an individual who has made a unique, transformative impact on the lives of patients with blood cancer and blood disorders.
 

About DKMS Foundation

DKMS Foundation, India, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders, such as thalassemia and aplastic anemia. The foundation aims to improve the situation of patients in India and across the world by raising awareness about blood stem cell transplantation and registering potential blood stem cell donors.

For more information, please visit www.dkms-India.org.

PET FAMILY founder and pet enthusiast Dharam Sidhu with brand ambassador actress Sonal Chauhan at the launch of the all-in-one pet care platform in Mumbai

The platform has been launched by 20-year-old entrepreneur and passionate pet enthusiast Dharam Sidhu, who transformed his deep love for animals into a professional vision aimed at building a meaningful and engaging platform for pet lovers. Driven by the idea that pets are an inseparable part of every family, Dharam Sidhu conceptualized PET FAMILY as a space where pet parents can connect, share experiences and celebrate the companionship pets bring into their lives.

Adding further prominence to the official launch held in Mumbai on May 10, 2026, renowned actress and passionate pet lover Sonal Chauhan was introduced as the Brand Ambassador of PET FAMILY. Known for her affection towards animals, she expressed support for the platform’s vision of building a dedicated community that celebrates the special bond between pets and their families.

Developed as a dedicated digital ecosystem for the rapidly growing pet community, PET FAMILY enables users to connect with fellow pet lovers, share memories, celebrate their pets and engage with a like-minded community that truly understands the emotional connection between pets and their families.

India today is home to nearly 40 million pet parents, while the global pet care industry and pet-loving community continue to witness significant growth. Recognizing the evolving needs of this expanding ecosystem, PET FAMILY has been designed to go beyond conventional social networking by offering an integrated platform for communication, engagement and pet-related services.

The app provides a one-stop destination for the pet community by allowing pet care brands, vendors and service providers to showcase their products and offer services directly to users. The platform aims to bridge the gap between pet parents and the pet care industry through a seamless and community-driven experience.

One of the app’s most distinctive features is that it allows users to create profile identities featuring themselves together with their pets, reinforcing the belief that pets are not merely companions but an inseparable part of the family.

With a vision to build a global community of pet lovers, PET FAMILY aspires to create meaningful emotional connections and a vibrant platform where every pet and every pet parent feels valued, connected and celebrated.

Speaking on the launch, the company stated, “PET FAMILY is not just an app — it is a family built on love, companionship and connection.”

For more information, visit website: petfamily.in, www.instagram.com/official.petfamily