Author: Faisal Mahmood

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India’s largest Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended March 31, 2026. The company delivered a steady performance during Q4 FY26, with healthy revenue growth and improved operating profitability driven by its core domestic CDMO business.   For Q4 FY26, Akums reported an operating revenue of Rs. 1,158 crore, reflecting a 9.7% year- on-year growth compared to Rs. 1,056 crore in Q4 FY25. Adj EBITDA stood at Rs. 152 crore, registering a 61.6% year-on-year increase from Rs. 94 crore in the same quarter…

The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted a new edition of Indo-French Investment Conference in Bhopal, strengthening regional economic partnerships and advancing collaboration between French companies and the state of Madhya Pradesh.   Indo-French Investment Dialogue Strengthens Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh   Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation for a Roundtable Meeting at his residence and emphasised that India and France share a strong and trusted strategic partnership, which can be further strengthened through deeper collaboration in sectors such as defence, technology, innovation, and skill development. He highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s immense potential for…

Vedam School of Technology has announced the launch of its Gurugram campus in collaboration with Sushant University on Golf Course Road, marking its first major expansion beyond its founding campus in Pune, which was launched in 2025. With this move, Vedam brings its AI-first engineering model to Gurugram—one of India’s biggest technology and startup hubs, and the largest IT hub in North India.   Vice Chancellor of Sushant University, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Ranjan with Piyush Nangru, Founder of Vedam School of Technology   The Gurugram campus will offer a four-year undergraduate programme in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, where students…

Despite strict adherence to treatment, the patient’s hypertension remained dangerously uncontrolled, leading to repeated hospital admissions. Renal denervation is an advanced minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to disrupt overactive renal nerves and help achieve sustained blood pressure control.   Kauvery Heart City has achieved a major milestone by successfully performing the Delta region’s first renal denervation therapy, an advanced minimally invasive procedure to treat resistant hypertension, a condition in which blood pressure remains persistently high despite the use of multiple medications at optimal doses. Notably, only about 100 patients across the country have undergone this advanced therapy so…

Camilla Corsi, Syngenta Global Head of Research & Development reinforces India’s strategic importance in global innovation during country visit Launches Syngenta’s first integrated voice enabled AI-chatbot – TEZ    Reaffirming India’s critical role in its global research and innovation ecosystem, Syngenta’s Global Crop Protection Head of Research & Development – Camilla Corsi visited India. The visit underscored Syngenta’s long-term commitment to India as a key geography for science-led agricultural innovation, farmer-centric solutions, and sustainable growth.   Camilla Corsi, Global Head of Crop Protection Research and Development with Progressive Women farmers of India   During the visit, Camilla spent time on…

Xflow, India’s leading cross-border payments infrastructure company, today announced the launch of a pilot that enables Indian businesses to accept payments in USDC and USDT from anywhere in the world, and compliantly convert them to INR.   Anand Balaji, Co-founder and CEO, Xflow  This solution allows stable-native platforms and cross-border payment providers to offer stablecoin acceptance as a payment method for their customers without the platforms or their customers holding, managing, or taking custody of stablecoins. The stablecoin leg stays entirely outside India. Only fiat enters India, via an AD Category I bank, with full compliance documentation. A growing set…

Between the harbour and the convention hall, between tradition and the digital frontier, Art Basel Hong Kong set the tone for a new era. Robb Report India was there — with two of India’s most compelling creative voices, artist Siddharth Kerkar and sculptor Jayesh Sachdev.   Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Inside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre—its glass façade staring out over Victoria Harbour like an eye fixed on the horizon—the art world had once again gathered for its annual communion starting March 25, 2026. Art Basel Hong Kong, now in its 13th edition, returned with 240 galleries…

Leading real estate developer AIPL announced the launch of Riviera at AIPL LakeCity, an ultra-premium residential address at Sector-103, Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram. The grand launch event was attended by more than 1,000 guests, including its channel partners.   AIPL Launches Ultra-Premium Residences Riviera at AIPL LakeCity, Sector-103, Dwarka Expressway   Positioned within the larger ecosystem of AIPL LakeCity, Riviera has been conceptualised as a premium residential destination that blends nature-inspired living with modern urban convenience. The project offers thoughtfully designed residences complemented by world-class amenities, expansive green spaces, and seamless connectivity to both Delhi and Gurugram.   During the event,…

In a significant step towards strengthening cultural diplomacy, tourism cooperation and creative collaboration between India and Vietnam, The state-owned national carrier Vietnam Airlines and Saigontourist Group -Vietnam’s oldest and leading state-owned tourism group officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Innovations India for collaboration on two prestigious India–Vietnam initiatives: the upcoming Bollywood feature film SILAA and the 5th edition of Namaste Vietnam Festival to be held in Vietnam in 2026.   President To Lam, CM Devendra Fadnavis, VNA Chairman Dang Ngoc Hoa and Captain Rahul Bali   The MoU signing ceremony took place in Mumbai on 7 May 2026…

Rehabilitation support, preventive care, and access to essential healthcare services are critical for semi-urban and rural communities, particularly where patients often need to travel long distances to access specialised treatment and physiotherapy support. Recognising the importance of academic-community partnerships in strengthening public healthcare systems, Galgotias University has extended support towards modernising healthcare and rehabilitation services at Community Health Centre Dadha in Greater Noida.   Galgotias University’s initiative strengthens rural healthcare services and improves access to rehabilitation support The initiative has been undertaken in coordination with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Community Health Centre Dadha.…