Author: Faisal Mahmood

Even as number of degree holders have been increasing rapidly in India in recent years, the employability outcome has remained stagnant. As per the latest India Skills Report 2025 released by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with Wheebox and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) only 55 per cent of Indian graduates are employable, indicating that nearly half of the country’s graduates are still not industry ready.   Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence along with Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu inaugurating Kalpana Chawla Space & Research Centre at Chandigarh University Gharuan   The report clearly highlights a…

Completes acquisition of South Korea–based Yozma BMTech, strengthening global precision imaging strategy Unveils BPL Cortex, an AI-powered radiology platform to support faster, smarter diagnosis   BPL Medical Technologies made a strong impact at the 78th Annual Conference of the diagnostics, and women’s health technologies.   During the conference, the company unveiled a suite of next-generation imaging and digital health solutions through expert-led launch sessions conducted alongside BPL’s leadership. These launches reflected the company’s focus on developing scalable, clinically meaningful, and India-centric technologies aligned with real-world healthcare delivery.   BPL Medical Technologies, established in 2013, is India’s leading homegrown medical equipment…

Theia Ventures, India’s specialist early-stage fund focused on AI, deeptech, energy transition, and decarbonization, today announced that it has led a pre-seed investment round of US$1M in EarthSync, a unified Artificial Intelligence platform for renewable energy planning, procurement, and operations. The round also saw participation from Eximius Ventures, India’s first dedicated pre-seed fund, investing across Enterprise AI, Fintech & ConsumerTech.   EarthSync’s Co-founders Rajat Singh & Mehul Kumar   The investment will support the development of EarthSync’s AI-enabled clean energy modelling and forecasting engine, policy-enabled techno-economic optimizations, and project marketplace. EarthSync’s mission is to accelerate energy transitions through big data…

As Indian consumers increasingly prioritise speed, transparency, and ease of use in their financial decisions, banking is undergoing a fundamental shift. Choice today is no longer driven by branch density or legacy alone, but by how seamlessly financial products integrate into everyday digital behaviour.   slice UPI credit card   slice is building its banking ecosystem around this change. Designed as a UPI-first bank, slice integrates savings, credit, and investments into a single digital experience that mirrors how Indians already transact. Three offerings in particular reflect this approach, addressing long-standing gaps in value, access, and simplicity. Savings account linked to…

Riders of Jawa, Yezdi and BSA rode out across India on 26 January 2026, with the shared belief that motorcycling, like the Republic itself, thrives on unity drawn from diversity. Classic Legends, the makers of the modern performance classics, celebrated with them by going live with its community page, titled ‘Nomads: Ride as One, Ride the Legacy’, on its official website. The new page is designed to take riders closer to their local riding community (Jawa-Yezdi-BSA rider clubs) by making discovery and connecting just a click away.   Jawa-Yezdi-BSA Nomads Kommuniti’s The Republic Ride   The Republic Day rides, Nomads…

Happiest Diagnostics, a unit of Happiest Health, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The accreditation was achieved within just two years of inception, reflecting strong governance and early maturity of quality systems.   Happiest Diagnostics, a unit of Happiest Health, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) From inception, Happiest Diagnostics designed, commissioned, and operated its laboratories in alignment with NABL guidelines, enabling a smooth and structured accreditation process. The organisation places a strong emphasis on accuracy,…

3EA Global and Indian origin, Global Management Consulting group has taken the project of Rudri Beverages and Food Industries Pvt. Ltd. Rudri Beverages and Food Industries Pvt. Ltd. has officially announced to enter India’s booming beverage market with two dynamic and innovative water brands — “Nothing – But Pure Water” and “Zinga – Premium Water.” With this bold move, the company aims to redefine the nation’s hydration habits — from affordable, pure drinking water for the masses to luxury, wellness-driven premium hydration for the elite.   Feasibility study, Innovative Business Model followed by first three year Business Plan has been developed…

Riders of Jawa, Yezdi and BSA rode out across India on 26 January 2026, with the shared belief that motorcycling, like the Republic itself, thrives on unity drawn from diversity. Classic Legends, the makers of the modern performance classics, celebrated with them by going live with its community page, titled ‘Nomads: Ride as One, Ride the Legacy’, on its official website. The new page is designed to take riders closer to their local riding community (Jawa-Yezdi-BSA rider clubs) by making discovery and connecting just a click away.   Jawa-Yezdi-BSA Nomads Kommuniti’s The Republic Ride   The Republic Day rides, Nomads…

TVS Motor Company’s operating revenue grew by 37% at Rs. 12,476 Crores for the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs. 9,097 Crores reported in the quarter ended December 2024.   The Company’s Operating EBITDA grew by 51% at Rs.1,634 Crores for the third quarter of 2025-26 as against EBITDA of Rs. 1,081 Crores in third quarter of 2024-25. The Company’s Operating EBITDA margin for the quarter is highest at 13.1% as against normalised Operating EBITDA margin of 12.4% in the third quarter of 2024-25. The Company’s PBT before exceptional items grew by 57% at Rs. 1,315 Crores for the third…

In an era of changing global immigration rules, stability in medical education has become more valuable than ever. The recent hike of the U.S. H-1B visa application fee to USD 100,000 in September 2025 is a stark reminder that visa-dependent pathways can quickly turn uncertain. For Indian medical aspirants investing years of effort and savings, choosing a secure, recognised, and affordable destination is now non-negotiable and the Philippines stands out as one of the most dependable choices.   Dr. David Pillai, CEO and Founding Chairman of Transworld Educare India’s domestic medical education landscape further amplifies this urgency. In 2025, nearly…