Author: Faisal Mahmood

SRM University-AP, Amaravati continues to strengthen its position at the forefront of research and scientific innovation across critical domains of science, technology, and the humanities. 26 faculty members were awarded prestigious grants from DST, ANRF, ICMR, NBHM, and other national bodies, reinforcing the university’s growing research leadership.   Vice Chancellor Ch Satish Kumar and SRM AP leadership, along with prestigious research grant recipients   Since January 2026, SRM AP researchers have secured 24 sponsored research projects and consultancy projects worth Rs. 13.71 crores from prestigious funding agencies, including the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF),…

Ageas Federal Life Insurance has secured the #1 position in the industry for Retail (Individual) Claim Settlement Ratio, recording a settlement ratio of 99.82%, according to the latest public disclosures for FY2025–26. The insurer also ranked #3 in the Group Claims segment, with a claim settlement ratio of 99.96%.   The recognition marks an important milestone in Ageas Federal Life Insurance’s transformational journey, reflecting a deeper, organisation-wide commitment to building an insurance experience defined by customer-centricity, transparency, simplicity and trust. Over the past year, the company has undertaken a series of deliberate steps to reimagine its customer journey, with claims…

KLAY, India’s leading early childhood education and care provider, today announced the appointment of Abhishek Joshi as Chief Executive Officer. A proven builder of some of India’s most trusted consumer brands, Abhishek takes charge at a defining moment for the education industry, as India places the early years of a child’s life at the very centre of its national education agenda.   Abhishek Joshi, Chief Executive Officer, KLAY (Founding Years Learning Solutions)   Abhishek’s mandate is clear and ambitious: to establish KLAY as the definitive early childhood ecosystem in India, to deepen the brand’s integrated proposition across learning, care, and…

As India accelerates its efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports, the toy industry is emerging as one of the sectors witnessing significant transformation. Companies investing in large-scale local production are increasingly contributing to the country’s ambition of becoming a global manufacturing hub.   Mr Deepak Chaudhary, Chairperson, Urban Tots   Among them is Urban Tots, an Indian toy manufacturing company that has rapidly expanded its operations over the past five years. Operating from a 350,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, the company currently employs more than 450 people and manufactures a wide range of toys for…

India’s digital entertainment ecosystem is entering a new phase. While streaming platforms, short-form videos, and social media continue to dominate screen time, consumers are increasingly looking for experiences that go beyond passive viewing. Today, entertainment is becoming more interactive, allowing users to participate, compete, and connect with others in real time.    From Passive to Play, India’s shift to interactive entertainment   This shift is transforming the country’s gaming landscape. According to Niko Partners, India’s gamer base is expected to surpass 700 million gamers by 2028, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming markets. At the same time, affordable…

Parimatch Sports, a high-quality sportswear brand inspired by the world’s top athletes, has launched its new YouTube show, “Inside the Game” – a series that goes beyond results and achievements to uncover the people behind the athletes. Each episode combines candid conversations with competitions, games and challenges, giving guests the opportunity to answer unconventional questions and reveal sides of themselves rarely seen in traditional interviews.   Parimatch Sports Launches “Inside the Game” YouTube Show, Kicking Off with Ritu Phogat   The first episode features wrestler and professional MMA athlete Ritu Phogat, who shares insights into her career path, the values and beliefs…

Firefly Diamonds, one of India’s fastest-growing lab-grown diamond jewellery brands, has crossed a significant milestone with the opening of its 10th store in India, reinforcing its position among the country’s largest and most rapidly expanding players in the lab-grown diamond jewellery segment. Firefly Diamonds has established a presence across five major cities – Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad – serving a growing community of over 2,000 customers celebrating life’s most meaningful occasions, from engagements and weddings to anniversaries, birthdays and everyday milestones.   From left to right: Adit Bhansali and Aayush Bhansali, Co-Founders of Firefly Diamonds The milestone follows…

5 DeepTech Start-ups bag PoCs worth 75 Lakhs in 48 hours In a first for India’s B2B manufacturing sector, AGI Greenpac and SIG Tattva take 8 deep-tech start-up founders onto the factory floor co-creating solutions to live operational challenges and awarding PoC pilot engagements on merit   SIG Tattva, the Corporate Venture Capital and Innovation arm of Somany Impresa Group, in partnership with Pontaq Ventures, successfully conducted a two-day Founder Immersion & Start-up Workshop on June 24th & 25th June, 2026, at the manufacturing facilities of AGI Greenpac Limited, one of the Group companies of Somany Impresa Group and India’s…

One of India’s most trusted hyper local real estate platforms catering to the Chennai market, This real estate listing platform has officially transitioned from Chennaiproperties.in to Chennaiproperties.com, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a more accessible, future-ready, and globally recognized property destination.   Chennaiproperties.com Ushers in a New Era of Digital Real Estate Discovery   Since its launch in 2014, Chennaiproperties.in has helped thousands of home buyers connect with reputed builders and discover residential projects across Chennai. What began as a vision to simplify property discovery in the city has evolved into a leading hyper-local real estate…

GrowthCap Ventures today announced its continued investment in Bengaluru-based portfolio company Spense, participating in the company’s USD 2.8 million Seed round led by Arkam Ventures, alongside Razorpay Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and a distinguished group of fintech and technology operators including Kunal Shah (CRED), Madhusudhan E (KreditBee), Ravishankar (Active.ai), Suresh Rayasam Venkatasubbaih (LinkedIn), and Sayandeb Banerjee (The Math Company). The round marks an important milestone for the company and reinforces growing institutional conviction in the future of asset-backed credit infrastructure.   Spense Founders and Growthcap Ventures Team, From Left to right – Srinivas Krishnamurthy, Pratekk Agarwaal, Pawan Kumar, Neeti Bokaria Source:…