Author: Faisal Mahmood

Alt Capital, a SEBI-registered Category II AIF manager, today announced the launch of AltCap Yield Fund III (AYF III), the third scheme under its existing Alternative Investment Fund platform. The firm has partnered with FundsIndia Private Wealth to raise Rs. 1,000 crore, with an additional Rs. 200 crore green shoe option. The launch builds on the strong track record of AYF I and AYF II. The maiden scheme has been fully deployed, with approximately Rs. 120 crore invested across four rent-yielding office assets in Bengaluru and Mumbai, delivering a weighted average yield of 8.6%. The second scheme has raised Rs. 135.9 crore, with Rs. 46.41…

Arena365 has announced T20 superstar Nicholas Pooran as its Official Brand Ambassador, marking the launch of a new approach to athlete partnerships in cricket.   Rather than a traditional sponsorship, the collaboration is built around a more connected model — bringing fans closer to the game through real-time moments, interactive experiences, and a new way to engage with cricket as it unfolds.   Nicholas Pooran joins Arena365, the home of Next Over predictions   Pooran, former West Indies captain and one of the most explosive players in world cricket, is widely recognised for his impact across global T20 competitions.  …

Unveils recycled plastic benches and waste collection bins under its Bottles for Change Initiative Collection of 219 metric tonnes of used plastic from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation in the year 2025-26   Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), today unveiled recycled plastic benches and plastic collection bins at a ceremony held at the PCMC premises. The initiative, part of Bisleri’s flagship Bottles for Change programme, underscores the company’s commitment to plastic waste management via collection and recycling.   As part of the Greener Promise campaign, Bisleri has installed benches made from recycled plastic and plastic…

VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of the global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, launched the all-new VF MPV 7 for Indian customers. The VF MPV 7 is a premium electric, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle engineered for the space and versatility that Indian customers truly need. The launch marks VinFast’s third product introduction within a year, underscoring the company’s commitment to expand its footprint across the fast-growing electric vehicle market in India.   Mr. Tapan Ghosh, CEO of VinFast India, at the launch of all-new VF MPV 7 at New Delhi   Designed around the insight that space remains the primary consideration for…

World Animal Protection organized a protest event at Patrika Gate in Jaipur today to raise concerns about the continued mistreatment of captive elephants in Amer Fort and Haathi Gaon, Jaipur. A large number of people and volunteers participated in the event and engaged with the public to highlight the suffering of these elephants. During the event, many individuals took a pledge not to ride elephants during their travels and called on the Government of Rajasthan to end elephant rides.   Save The Elephant Day protest by World Animal Protection at Patrika Gate in Jaipur on 16 April 2026 Photo credit:…

RIA Advisory, a leading provider of technology consulting and advisory services, specializes in revenue management, billing transformation, and technology implementation to help organizations optimize complex revenue operations across financial services, capital markets, utilities, healthcare & insurance, and public sector, today announced its facilities and supporting infrastructure residing at Amazon Web Services (Virginia), Azure (Virginia, Washington, Iowa, Illinois, California, Quebec City, Singapore, Arizona, Texas) and Pune Bavdhan Data Centers have earned certified status from HITRUST for cybersecurity and information protection.   Trusted and secured, HITRUST certification highlights our dedication to protecting data and managing risk in a digital-first world The HITRUST…

Bisleri International is building on its largest-ever cricket season with a distinct, culture-led digital film in collaboration with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Bringing together cricketing talent and cinematic presence, the brand’s latest film features dynamic Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Nitish Kumar Reddy alongside veteran South actor Jagapathi Babu.   Bisleri produces an action-packed campaign with Sunrisers Hyderabad   With Sunrisers Hyderabad, Bisleri taps into dramatic storytelling with a film that feels intense, unpredictable, and rooted in regional flavour. Bringing together veteran actor Jagapathi Babu with Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, the film builds a larger-than-life moment that…

Technological shifts are opening up new possibilities and are already bringing efficiencies across several areas. At the same time, they are gradually changing how work is organised and carried out, prompting students to think differently about how they prepare for their careers. Some of the earlier reference points such as clear, linear career paths are evolving, even as new opportunities continue to emerge. The interaction with Padma Shri awardee Anand Kumar unfolded within this broader setting, bringing the focus to what it takes to build capability over time.   Anand Kumar inspires students at Galgotias University, emphasising persistence as a…

Razorpay, India’s omnichannel payments platform for businesses, today, announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with OpenAI, one that will make it easier for developers to monetise their apps by embedding payments in under 5 minutes. Starting today, developers on Codex, OpenAI’s AI coding platform used by over a million developers every week, can now connect Razorpay directly inside the agent and start accepting payments instantly.   Razorpay Integrates UPI Payments Directly into OpenAI Codex   This means builders can now move from an idea to a product that earns revenue in minutes. Instead of spending days setting up payment systems, developers can…

Cars24 today announced that MS Dhoni has joined Crashfree India, its national road safety initiative, as Goodwill Ambassador. More than an association, this marks the coming together of one of India’s most respected public figures with a mission that believes road safety can no longer remain a statistic, an annual talking point, or a responsibility deferred to someone else.   MS Dhoni joins Cars24’s Crashfree India to drive a nationwide shift towards safer roads   Dhoni’s decision to join Crashfree India gives the initiative something more valuable than visibility. It gives it conviction. For years, he has stood for a…