Author: Faisal Mahmood

Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural science and technology, announced a significant expansion of its Global Capability Center (GCC) in Pune, reinforcing its commitment to digital innovation and global operational excellence.   Syngenta Expands Global Capability Center in Pune, Strengthens Digital Innovation Hub The state-of-the-art facility, which currently employs over 1,100 professionals, serves as a crucial hub supporting Syngenta’s worldwide operations across Finance, IT & Digital, and AMEA regional operations. The center has evolved into a powerhouse of innovation, particularly in data science and artificial intelligence, driving the company’s digital transformation initiatives. “India continues to play a pivotal role in…

Highest ever Retail disbursements for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3FY26) at Rs. 22,701 Crore, up 49% Year-on-Year (YoY) Robust Retail franchise with a retail portfolio of Rs. 1,11,990 Crore, reflecting a 21% growth YoY Consolidated loan book grew by 20% YoY to Rs. 1,14,285 Crore All-time high disbursements in Two-wheeler Finance at Rs. 3,217 Crore and Farmer Finance at Rs. 2,783 Crore growing 33% YoY and 12% YoY, respectively Net Interest Margins (NIMs)+Fees sequentially improved by 19 basis points (bps) Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ) to 10.41% from 10.22% in the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2FY26) Rural Business…

VWO and AB Tasty, two pioneers in the optimization space, have entered into an agreement to combine, subject to customary closing conditions. This combination will create an industry-leading digital experience optimization platform offering AI-led experimentation, real-time adaptive personalization, behavioural insights and analytics.   The combined entity will have meaningful scale, surpassing $100 million in annual revenue from more than 4,000 customers globally. It will have a dominant presence in its two largest regions – the United States and Europe, accounting for ~90% of its revenue. With 11 offices and distributed teams across North America, LATAM, Europe, and APAC, this combination unlocks global…

As fashion continues to shift with global influences, evolving silhouettes, and ever-changing trends, there remains a quiet pull towards what feels rooted and enduring. After five years, celebrated textile designer Vidhi Singhania returns to Mumbai with Thehraav  – a stand-alone exhibition that marks a deeply personal homecoming.   Vidhi Singhania’s Thehraav  marks a return to Indian handloom and heritage textiles   For Vidhi Singhania, Mumbai is more than a city – it is home. And Thehraav is not just an exhibition, but a reflection of her journey spanning over three decades. It is a return to Indian handloom, artisanal excellence,…

In 2025 alone, more than 10 major power outages disrupted electricity supplies worldwide, affecting over 1.2 billion people. Ensuring system stability has remained a top priority for global power companies.   Jason Li, President of Global Marketing & Solutions, Electric Power Digitalization BU, Huawei Stability is not their only concern, however; the drive toward carbon neutrality is accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and electrification. Integrating large amounts of new energy sources and managing unpredictable new loads requires flexibility from power systems. Jason Li, President of the Marketing & Solution Sales Dept of Huawei Electric Power Digitalization BU, explained that,…

Duville Estates Private Limited, a distinguished real estate brand and the name behind the landmark 31-acre Riverdale micro-township in Kharadi, Pune, has been recognised with three prestigious honours at The Economic Times Business Awards. The recognition highlights the company’s sustained focus on future-ready planning, disciplined execution, and design-led development across residential and commercial segments.   Mr. Tushad B. Dubash, Director, Duville Estates Duville Estates was honoured in the categories of Visionary Real Estate Development in Micro-Township, Excellence in Quality Processes & Delivery (Residential & Commercial), and Excellence in Design-Thinking Application (Residential & Commercial). Together, these accolades reflect the company’s integrated…

Moglix has announced the launch of Cognilix, an AI-led Operating System for B2B procurement designed to bring coherence and intelligence to how enterprises buy, manage inventory, collaborate with suppliers, and sell. Alongside the launch, the company announced a planned investment of $5 million to advance AI research and build vertical-specific enterprise products under the Cognilix platform.    Over the last few years, AI has moved from experimentation to expectation. What is changing now is its role, from supporting individual decisions to shaping how work runs, day after day. Having built and scaled complex B2B and supply chain operations, Moglix has seen that lasting impact does not come from…

Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet has successfully performed a rare and technically complex neurovascular procedure to prevent a potentially devastating stroke in a patient with rapidly progressive vertebral artery stenosis, a condition that is distinct from routine stroke interventions and far less commonly encountered.   Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet Performs Rare, High-Risk Vertebral Artery Stenting to Prevent Major Stroke   The patient,a 42 year old gentleman with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, had been asymptomatic until six months ago. While driving from Bengaluru to Chennai, he suddenly experienced difficulty controlling his car steering, noticing that the vehicle was drifting to…

Signature Global (BSE: 543990 | NSE: SIGNATURE), one of the leading real estate development companies in India with a well-established brand in Delhi- NCR, today signed a Rs. 380-crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indo Italian Firm CECO Hirun Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with HySAFE, to implement advanced earthquake resistance technology across its projects over the next 15 years.   Signature Global Inks Rs. 380-Crore Pact with Indo-Italian Firm CECO Hirun to Deploy Advanced Earthquake-Resistant Technology in Collaboration with HySAFE   ​This advanced earthquake-resistance technology – Hysteretic Tuned Mass Dampers (HTMDs) – is a specialised system designed by CECO HIRUN…

Chitkara University strengthened its global footprint at the Junicorns 2026 Global Innovation Summit – International Finals in Dubai, with five university-incubated startups representing India on the international stage. Their selection reflects the scale, seriousness, and global readiness of Chitkara University’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, grounded in market relevance, execution strength, and long-term value creation.   Chitkara University Startups shine at Junicorns 2026 Global Finals in Dubai   At the international finals, the startups presented their ventures before a global audience of investors, industry leaders, ecosystem enablers, and institutional stakeholders. The engagement moved beyond pitching into focused discussions on scalability, cross-border expansion, and…