Author: Faisal Mahmood

Knee replacement surgery is entering a new era where restoring natural knee mechanics is becoming as important as relieving pain. Reflecting this shift, Dr. Vetri Kumar, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Parvathy Hospital, Chennai, has become the first surgeon in South Asia to complete more than 300 Total Knee Replacement procedures using the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee System in less than a year, establishing himself as a leading advocate of personalised knee replacement and kinematic alignment.   Dr. Vetri Kumar and Mr Syed Hussainy with patients   This milestone reflects growing confidence in an approach that prioritises restoring native knee kinematics…

EAAA Alternatives, the alternatives arm of Edelweiss, today announced that the third series of its performing credit fund ESOF III, has returned the entire drawn investor capital, marking a significant milestone in the Fund’s lifecycle. This significant development follows the successful exit of an INR 950 crore investment in a global agrochemical platform. The Fund continues to maintain two portfolio investments of the total 17 investments, both of which are performing in line with expectations and remain on track for realization, positioning the Fund for further value creation.   With a fund size of INR 7,250 crore, ESOF III is…

Chennai-based Shiksha Financial Services India Private Limited (“Shiksha Finance” or “Shiksha”) announced the conclusion of a securitisation transaction with DMI Housing Finance Private Limited, a National Housing Bank (NHB)-registered housing finance company committed to expanding access to affordable housing finance, particularly for lower-income and economically weaker sections. With a presence across 9 states and a network of 67 operational branches, DMI Housing Finance participated in the transaction as the investor. The transaction marks Shiksha’s first debt fundraising from a housing finance company. The transaction involved the issuance of pass-through certificates (PTCs) by “Micro-LAP Empower June 2026”, a special purpose vehicle…

New businesses signing up on Cashfree pay zero payment gateway fees on their first Rs. 20 lakh sale, valid till 31st March 2027 Sellers go live within minutes, get next-day settlements and a dedicated account manager through the entire festive season The offer is the best among India’s payments industry, pairing a full fee waiver with fastest onboarding and settlements   Cashfree Payments, India’s leading AI-native payments company, today announced it is offering 0% payment gateway fees for all new businesses signing up on its platform, on the first Rs. 20 lakh of Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) until 31st March…

ET Money, India’s long-term investment app and part of the 360 ONE WAM group, today announced the launch of Global Investing. This addition further expands the long-term investment solutions available on the platform.   Invest in the world’s biggest and most innovative companies with one tap on ET Money   The new offering gives Indian investors multiple ways to invest across global markets—from individual US Stocks and International ETFs to Global Mutual Funds and Managed Portfolios. The global investing infrastructure is powered by Vested Finance.   Indian investors today are increasingly focused on building well-diversified, long-term portfolios. Having embraced diversification…

Galgotias University welcomed a high-level delegation of government officials, industry leaders and academic experts from Japan, along with representatives of the Governments of India and Uttar Pradesh, for discussions on academic and research collaboration. The talks prioritised three technologies central to the global sustainability agenda, Green Hydrogen, Electric Vehicles and Semiconductors, while keeping the door open to partnerships across a much wider range of disciplines.   Galgotias University welcomes the Japanese delegation to advance India-Japan collaboration in green hydrogen, EVs, semiconductors and academic research   The deliberations explored joint research programmes, technology exchange and academic partnerships, opening new pathways for…

Bajaj Finance, one of India’s leading financial services providers, has announced the launch of Loan Fest 2026, a limited-period campaign designed to make online borrowing more rewarding for eligible customers. Running from 10th July to 31st August 2026, the campaign enables customers to apply for a Bajaj Finance Personal Loan through a simple digital process while offering attractive rewards on successful loan disbursal. Alongside the campaign benefits, customers can access loan amounts ranging from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 55 lakh, flexible repayment tenure of 12 months to 108 months, competitive personal loan interest rate options ranging from 10% to 30%…

SmartKargo, the leading provider of cloud-native air cargo management solutions, today announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Sun Phu Quoc Airways, Vietnam’s premium full-service airline developed by Sun Group. Under the agreement, Sun Phu Quoc Airways will deploy the SmartKargo platform as the foundation of its cargo management operations, enabling the airline to build a modern, scalable, and fully digitized cargo business.   The partnership reflects Sun Phu Quoc Airways’ strategic intent to establish cargo as a key pillar of its commercial growth, backed by technology that is purpose-built for the demands of the modern air freight industry.…

Keep your VinFast EV performing at its best for years to come with five simple habits, backed by VinFast engineers and grounded in the science of battery care.   VinFast engineers design their electric vehicles to be Indians’ ultimate companion on the road—robust, smart, and built to handle the daily life with ease.   One of the questions VinFast engineers hear most often is: “How do I make sure my vehicle’s battery stays strong and healthy for years to come?”   VinFast engineers design their electric vehicles to be Indians’ ultimate companion on the road—robust, smart, and built to handle…

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), an operating company of PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), together with BW Digital and the support of Nongsa Digital Park (NDP) as one of strategic partners, today marked a significant milestone in the development of Indonesia’s international digital infrastructure with the successful landing of the Nongsa Changi Cable (NCC) at NDP, Batam, on 20 July 2026.   TelkomGroup, Nongsa Digital Park, and BW Digital Strengthen Indonesia’s Digital Gateway through the NCC Submarine Cable System   The NCC cable landing ceremony was also attended by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia…