ASICS, the global Japanese sportswear brand, today announced its partnership with the Freshworks Chennai Marathon (FCM) as its Official Sports Goods Partner. The partnership, alongside the launch of the ASICS Running Club (ARC) in Chennai, marks a deeper investment in the city’s thriving running culture. While FCM connects ASICS with Chennai’s established running community, ARC will foster a consistent, year-round connection with runners through training, experience and shared progress.
 

Launch of ASICS Running Club (ARC) in Chennai

With a growing presence across India, the ASICS Running Club is now extending its community to Chennai, bringing runners together through regular training, group runs and coaching support. The club will give runners in the city a dedicated space to build consistency, train together and progress across different stages of their running journey.
 

The Freshworks Chennai Marathon will take place on January 3, 2027, marking its 15th edition. Powered by Chennai Runners, the marathon brings together runners across four race categories: the Full Marathon, Twenty Miler, Half Marathon and 10K. As Official Sports Goods Partner, ASICS will engage with runners through the race build-up and event weekend. From ARC training sessions, promotional runs, marathon expo to ASICS House, the partnership will bring the brand closer to participants, with ASICS athletes and coaches also joining the event. The association reflects ASICS’ belief in the role of movement in physical and mental well-being, rooted in its founding philosophy of ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’, while strengthening its presence within India’s growing running culture.
 

Rajat Khurana, Managing Director, ASICS India & South Asia and Executive Officer, ASICS Corporation, said, “The growth of running culture in India reflects a broader shift in how people are approaching fitness and well-being, with the sport becoming an increasingly important part of everyday life. Chennai has a strong foundation in this culture, and the Freshworks Chennai Marathon has played an important role in bringing runners together over the years. For ASICS, our partnership with the marathon and the launch of ARC Chennai are an opportunity to deepen our roots in the city and support runners through regular training, progression and community. It is an extension of our ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ philosophy and our belief in the role that movement plays in helping people lead healthier, more active lives.”

Commenting on the partnership, Chandrasekar M, Race Director, Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2027, said, “Our partnership with ASICS is a natural extension of the Freshworks Chennai Marathon’s commitment to strengthening the culture of running in Chennai. ASICS brings a strong performance heritage and a deep understanding of what drives runners, making it a natural partner for an event that has grown alongside the city’s running culture. As we enter our 15th edition, this association adds further strength to the marathon and reinforces our shared ambition to make running more accessible, engaging and rewarding for participants. We look forward to building on this partnership and contributing to the continued growth of running in Chennai.”

The partnership with the Freshworks Chennai Marathon and the launch of ARC Chennai mark another step in ASICS’ growing presence within India’s running culture. Together, the initiatives deepen the brand’s roots in Chennai and reflect its continued focus on building stronger connections with runners through both participation and community.

About ASICS
Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, meaning ‘A Sound Mind in a Sound Body’, is an old Latin phrase from which ASICS is derived and the fundamental platform on which the brand still stands. The company was founded in 1949, more than 70 years ago by Kihachiro Onitsuka and is now a leading designer and manufacturer of running shoes, as well as athletic and Sport Style-inspired footwear, apparel, and accessories.
 

ASICS currently has 150 stores across India. More details can be found at www.asics.com/in/en-in/store-locator
 

For more information, visit www.asics.com/in/en-in

Chitkara University hosted WECON 2026, the 9th World Engineering Conference on Contemporary Artificial Intelligence Technologies, on October 9–10, bringing together distinguished experts from academia, research and industry to deliberate on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence.

Distinguished experts at WECON 2026, hosted by Chitkara University, to advance conversations on engineering, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies

Held on the theme “AI Technologies for Societal and Industrial Transformation,” the conference explored how emerging AI technologies can address real-world challenges and create meaningful impact across industry, society, research, education and emerging technology ecosystems.

WECON 2026 was supported by the DST-sponsored Technology Enabling Centre at Chitkara University (CU-TEC), reinforcing the conference’s focus on translating emerging technologies and research into meaningful applications for industry and society.

The two-day conference featured around 15 expert talks by distinguished speakers from leading academic institutions, national research laboratories and industry. Experts and professors from institutions including IITs, NITs, CSIR-CSIO and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, along with professionals from leading technology companies, shared perspectives on the latest developments, opportunities and challenges in Artificial Intelligence. Discussions placed particular emphasis on real-world applications and the transformative potential of AI.

The conference witnessed participation from across India and abroad, bringing together academicians, researchers, industry professionals, technology experts and innovators. International participation from the United Kingdom, Australia and Germany added diverse global perspectives to the discussions. HTWG Konstanz – University of Applied Sciences, Germany, served as the international partner, strengthening opportunities for global academic collaboration, knowledge exchange and future joint engagement.

The discussions moved beyond technological advancement to examine the responsible, sustainable and human-centric adoption of AI. Participants explored emerging trends and opportunities across sectors, while identifying potential avenues for collaboration between industry and academia, researchers and technology leaders, and institutions in India and abroad.

Reflecting on the evolution of WECON, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-Founder, Chitkara University, said, “For me, WECON’s evolution represents something very important — an institution must never stand still. It must continuously respond to new technologies, new opportunities and, most importantly, the changing needs of society and industry. The journey of WECON reflects that spirit.”

Over the years, WECON has evolved beyond the conventional academia-driven conference format into a curated platform for dialogue and collaboration among academia, industry, researchers, technology leaders and innovators. WECON 2026 further strengthened this approach by creating opportunities for participants to exchange knowledge, identify emerging trends and explore potential collaborations in AI and related technologies.

WECON 2026 reinforced Chitkara University’s commitment to strengthening industry–academia engagement, advancing research and innovation, and building global partnerships in emerging technologies. The conference also reflected the University’s broader efforts to create internationally connected platforms that facilitate knowledge exchange and encourage technology-led transformation.

The two-day conference concluded with a renewed emphasis on collaboration, responsible innovation and translating AI research and expertise into meaningful solutions for industry and society.

About Chitkara University

Chitkara University is a UGC-recognised and NAAC-accredited private university in North India, with campuses in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, offering career-oriented undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Engineering, Business, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Design, Architecture, Hospitality and emerging technology fields. For Class 11 and 12 students planning higher education, the University provides industry-aligned programs designed to combine academic excellence with practical exposure.

The curriculum emphasises experiential learning through internships, industry projects, research opportunities and global collaborations, supported by modern infrastructure, advanced laboratories, industry mentorship and skill-based training that strengthens student employability. Backed by 2,000+ campus recruiters and 300+ international academic and industry collaborations, students gain strong placement support, international exposure, academic exchange and collaborative research opportunities.

Consistently ranked among leading institutions by national and global frameworks such as NIRF, QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education, the University maintains high academic rigour and industry relevance. With strong corporate partnerships and a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary learning, it prepares students for emerging career opportunities in India and abroad.

For more information, please visit: www.chitkara.edu.in.

The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, today announced that PGDM admissions are open for its 2027-29 batch. The announcement was made at an event organized in the IPE Auditorium, where the institute launched its Admissions 2027-29 poster and Information Brochure.

Prof. S Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, IPE (Centre), Prof. Rama Krishna Yelamanchiili (left) and Prof. M Meher Karuna (right) on the occasion of Poster and Information brochure launch

Prof. (Dr.) S Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, IPE, released the poster and brochure alongside Prof. (Dr.) Y Rama Krishna, Dean, Admissions and Branding, and Prof. (Dr.) M Meher Karuna, Dean, Academics. The Director also unveiled the revamped admissions webpage and released promotional reels made by PGDM students.

Six PGDM programmes, each with its own strength

Established in 1964 and working under the aegis of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Government of India, IPE offers six different two-year full-time PGDM programmes. These are approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA and SAQS, and accorded MBA equivalence by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). IPE is also a member of AACSB.

The PGDM (General) programme, offered since 1995, builds strong skills across all core areas of management in the first year and adds specialised skills through dual electives in the second year. PGDM (Marketing Management), offered since 2007, combines sales, digital marketing, brand management and consumer psychology with live projects that turn consumer insight into marketing strategy. PGDM (Banking and Financial Services), offered since 2008, gives students 50+ finance-related credits and hands-on work with financial databases such as Bloomberg and ProwessIQ. PGDM (International Business), offered since 2009, takes students on international study tours and port and industry visits to destinations such as Europe, Dubai and Malaysia for first-hand exposure to global markets. PGDM (Human Resource Management), offered since 2012, prepares students for people-management roles through mentoring, live HR projects and extended industry engagements. PGDM (Business Analytics), the institute’s newest programme, offered since 2024, trains students as business analysts by imparting hands-on training in SQL, Python, R, Power BI and Tableau, along with predictive analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

IPE also offers the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), a doctoral-level programme for first-class Master’s graduates. Selection is through qualification in NET / CAT, a research proposal and interview, and selected candidates receive an IPE fellowship.

Admission process and scholarships

Applicants need to possess a bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognised institution with at least 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC, ST and PC candidates). Valid scores in CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT or TGICET are accepted. Shortlisted candidates go through a psychometric test, a short essay, a group discussion and a personal interview.

Students can register and appear for upcoming management entrance tests that dates include CAT on November 29, 2026; MAT on December 20 and 27, 2026; XAT on January 3, 2027; and CMAT on February 7, 2027. IPE offers merit scholarships of up to Rs. 6 lakhs and sports and arts scholarships of up to Rs. 4 Lakhs. A special scholarship is available for students from the Northeastern states, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Management education builds careers and leaders

Prof. S Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, IPE, said, “Management education must combine academic rigour with professional relevance. In a fast-changing economy, a good programme gives young people the judgement, skills and confidence to lead organisations and build careers that keep growing. He suggested prospective students to look at the legacy of IPE, its commitment to quality education and infrastructure and then decide to join the IPE.”

Talent should not be turned away for lack of means

Prof. (Dr.) Y Rama Krishna, Dean, Admissions and Branding, said, “We want merit students to join IPE regardless of their financial background. Our program fee is Rs. 9 lakhs for two years and all eligible and merit students will get scholarship ranging from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 2 Lakhs. Our merit scholarships of up to Rs. 2 Lakhs and sports and cultural scholarships of up to Rs. 4 Lakhs recognise achievement inside and outside the classroom, and our special scholarship supports students from the Northeast, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. In addition, for limited merit students IPE offers complete tuition fee waiver worth Rs. 6 lakhs.”

Placement preparation begins in the first year

Prof. (Dr.) M Meher Karuna, Dean, Academics, said: “Our placement results come from steady preparation over two years. Group discussions, interviews, resume building and communication training are part of the curriculum from the first year. Live projects, guest sessions and internships enable students meet industry well before they join it. More than 100 companies visit our campus every year, and recruiters tell us our graduates arrive ready to perform from day one on the job.”

Placements and campus

Each year more than 100 companies visit IPE for campus recruitment. IPE’s recent packages range from Rs. 5 lakh per annum at the lowest to a median of about Rs. 8 lakh and a highest of Rs. 23.5 lakh. Prominent Recruiters include Deloitte, PwC, TCS, Wipro, Oracle, Federal Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Wells Fargo, S&P Global, FactSet, DE Shaw, Colgate Palmolive, Heritage Foods, Amul, Dr. Reddy’s, Birla Opus, Tata Power, Naukri, Apple etc,

The 22-acre green campus at Shamirpet has digitally equipped classrooms with lecture-capture technology and a library of nearly one lakh books with access to premium research databases. Students can earn SAP and Bloomberg certifications at no additional cost. About 1,100 students study on campus, which has air-conditioned hostels, an indoor stadium, a FIFA-standard football ground and a yoga and wellness centre.

How to apply

Applications are open at admissions.ipeindia.org. Additional information is available at www.ipeindia.org. Call the toll-free number 1800-120-4473.

MoneyTruVa, a structured financial information platform for Indian investors, has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed round.
 

MoneyTruVa brings together financial information that is scattered across exchange filings, media and social platforms, and presents it in a structured format with context. It aims to bring together investors and stakeholders across the financial ecosystem, enabling them to discover information, understand it and make better-informed decisions. The platform is designed to bring greater clarity to an information landscape that is often fragmented across multiple sources and formats.
 

Jigish Sonagara, Founder and CEO of MoneyTruVa
 

India’s investor base has crossed 13 crore unique accounts, supported by progressive regulation, robust market infrastructure, exchanges, intermediaries and listed companies. As participation continues to broaden and deepen across the country, one of the most important enablers for the next phase of growth will be access to structured financial information that empowers investors to make smarter decisions. MoneyTruVa aims to address this need by transforming fragmented financial information into a structured, accessible and decision-oriented experience for investors.
 

The platform will be unveiled at an invite-only event in Mumbai on 22 October 2026, and will be open for public pre-registration.
 

MoneyTruVa’s shareholder base includes prominent names from India’s financial ecosystem, as well as leading business and finance educators and thought leaders, who share the company’s vision of democratising financial information and knowledge for investors across India.
 

Shareholders from India’s financial ecosystem include Sunil Singhania (lead investor, investing in his personal capacity), along with Abhijit Bhave – Former CEO, Equirus Wealth; Ajay Thakur – CEO TGIsmE, Former Head of BSE SME; Amar K. Ambani – Executive Director, Yes Securities; Dhiren Shah – MD, Moneybee Securities; Jayesh Parmar – Managing Partner, Mudita Growth Partner; Kirtan Shah – Founder & CEO, Truvanta Wealth; Kunal Bothra – Market Expert, SEBI Registered Research Analyst, Trainer, Mentor; Rakesh Rathod – Evangelist, smallcase / CASE Platforms; Vikram Kotak – Investor, Former CIO Birla Sun Life Insurance; Vinit Jain – Co-founder, Promore AIF and Broking and others.
 

The shareholder base also includes leading business and finance educators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders, including Raj Shamani – Entrepreneur, Investor, Author and Founder – Figuring Out Media; Anant Ladha – Creator; Avanne Dubash – Former Anchor ET Now; Dr. Sanjay Arora – Brand Consultant, Author, Founder – Shells Advertising; Karunya Puligadda – Co-founder Cogent Media Labs, Former Anchor & Research Analyst ET Now, News Editor Moneycontrol; Kushal Lodha – Entrepreneur, Finance Podcaster; Mubina Kapasi – Co-founder Cogent Media Labs, Former Anchor & Research Analyst – ET Now; Rahul Malodia – Founder Malodia Business Coaching; Sanjay Kathuria – Financial Educator, Entrepreneur; Sonia Shenoy – Independent Business Journalist, Podcaster, former Anchor CNBC and others.
 

All shareholders named above have invested in their personal capacity; their investment does not represent an endorsement by, or an association with, any organisation with which they are connected.
 

Jigish Sonagara, Founder and CEO of MoneyTruVa, said, “We are deeply grateful for the trust and support of some of the most respected names across India’s financial and business ecosystem. Our vision is to democratise access to financial information and knowledge and make it more useful and accessible to every investor, irrespective of their investment journey, location, size of investment or level of knowledge of financial markets. We believe better access to relevant information can play an important role in deepening participation in India’s financial markets and contributing to greater financial inclusion. This is just the beginning, and we are excited about the journey ahead.”

About MoneyTruVa

MoneyTruVa is building India’s first Structured Financial Information Platform for Smarter Decisions, designed to bring financial information together in a structured and accessible format to help investors discover, understand and make better-informed decisions.

Founded by Jigish Sonagara, who has led technology initiatives for financial market institutions including MCX, IEX and MSE, and has been involved in the conceptualisation of technology platforms spanning exchange systems, risk management, surveillance, market infrastructure and MSME finance. The company also has Sameer Vasani on its Board. Sameer is a TOGAF-certified enterprise architect with extensive expertise in enterprise technology architecture, trading systems and large-scale digital infrastructure.
 

MoneyTruVa’s vision is to democratise access to financial information and knowledge and make it more structured, accessible and useful for investors across India.
 

For more information, please visit website www.moneytruva.com.

Anshul Singhal, a real estate veteran with over two decades spent building institutional platforms, has launched Vantrock Real Assets Private Limited (VRAPL), an operator-led real assets platform focused initially on warehousing, industrial and logistics parks. The Mumbai-headquartered platform plans to foray into the development of approx 11.5 million sq. ft., representing a gross development value (GDV) of approx INR 4,200 crore (approx USD 434 million) on completion.

Anshul Singhal, Founder & CEO, Vantrock

Of the INR 4200 crore development plan, the first approx 3 million sq. ft., valued at approx INR 1,100 crore (approx USD 113 million), will be located across the National Capital Region (NCR), Bengaluru and Pune. The construction starts in 2027, with the first rental income targeted 2028 onwards. Land for these projects is at the advanced stages of negotiation, documentation, and/or regulatory approvals. The rest of the plan consisting of ~8.5 million sq. ft. sits across the same markets, in addition to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and to be operationalised in phases over the next 12 to 18 months.

The company is setting its footprint in strategic infill locations ideal for the construction of Grade-A warehousing and industrial parks. These strategic infill locations have land parcels of approx 15-60 acres with development potential ranging from 0.4 to 1.5 million sq. ft. Vantrock’s first strategy covers the whole chain, from port to doorstep: big-box and build-to-suit, multi-storey, last-mile, dark stores, self-storage, cold chain, industrial plots, workforce accommodation and mixed-use, wherever the location demands to have office and/or retail along with the warehouse. The company plans to expand into other real asset categories in the subsequent phases, including global capability centres (GCC’s), suburban office campuses, strata offices, data centres and infrastructure assets, each as its own strategy, sequenced as part of their expansion plans.

”Every good industrial and warehousing park in this country is full, and the new ones are being built an hour or more away from where the customer’s business is. We are going the other way by acquiring the infill land that is left inside proven corridors, and the Grade-B sheds already standing there, refurbished to Grade- A standards. These infill locations are slower and harder to assemble but bring in better value to our customers. We have done the assembling and our first 3 million sq. ft. construction starts in 2027,” says Anshul Singhal, Founder & CEO, Vantrock.

”Much of India’s warehousing was built before anyone asked whether it was safe to work in. As a result, fire, structure, lighting, ventilation – these aspects were not prioritised. Bringing that stock to standard is as much a governance task as a real estate one, and it is the part of this plan I care about most. Vantrock is run by people who have built this product before to global standards and know what compliance means on a site, not on a slide. My focus as chairman would be to make sure that standard holds as the platform scales, in the boardroom and on the ground, so what is built here outlasts all of us,” says Shailesh V. Haribhakti, Chairman of the Board, Vantrock.

Every Vantrock project is designed to move from land to revenue in 18 to 24 months once it starts construction. The projects are intended to be funded through a combination of equity, construction debt, and where appropriate, forward funding from institutional buyers, alongside joint venture, joint development and or long-term, hold-to-maturity, leasehold structures the company is entering with landowners & capital partners.

In an innovative first-mover strategy, Vantrock proposes to enter into refurbishment of outdated warehousing facilities in prime locations, wherein the company will buy existing Grade-B buildings outright, or through joint ventures, and own them. Its in-house development team will then refurbish and upgrade them to Grade-A standards in six to twelve months, less than half the time of a new build, and for much less than it costs to build new. This model also stands out as a win-win for stakeholders – the occupiers / customers get a Grade-A building closer to demand, and the city gets Grade-A supply of warehousing, logistics, and industrial assets without having to invest in land.

The markets and corridors entered by Vantrock follow a detailed market study and investment thesis prepared by CBRE, which identified India’s high-value warehousing corridors located near Tier-1 cities. India’s Grade-A warehousing supply shortfall is estimated at approximately 117 million sq. ft. between 2026 and 2031, per CBRE Research, and Vantrock’s strategy is built to capture first-mover advantage in these supply-constrained corridors.

“India’s Grade-A warehousing market is at an inflection point. Demand from 3PL operators, e-commerce players, and manufacturing occupiers is outpacing quality supply across key corridors near the major cities, and that gap is only expected to widen through the end of the decade. CBRE’s research and advisory work identified the corridors and the opportunity; it is encouraging to see a platform purpose-built to address it,” says Rami Kaushal, Managing Director – Consulting & Valuation, CBRE India.

About Vantrock

Vantrock is an operator-led real assets platform headquartered in Mumbai. It originates, develops, operates and manages institutional-grade real assets on one balance sheet and with one team, from land to leasing to long-term ownership. Operator-led means the same team finds the land, builds or refurbishes the asset and runs it, rather than handing each stage to a different company. Logistics, warehousing, and industrial assets marks Vantrock’s initial strategy, and the entry point to a multi-strategy real assets platform.

Vantrock is founded by real estate industry veteran Anshul Singhal, who has previously built three institutional platforms from zero to scale, and is now building the fourth – Vantrock. He has formidable experience having raised two successful SEBI-registered alternative investment funds, including India’s first domestic warehousing fund, and having setup and or executed 52 million sq. ft. (32 million sq. ft. as developer across 2 platforms and 20 million sq. ft. as contractor), acquired more than 2,000+ acres and built more than 220 buildings.

7 years, 4 African countries and 7 Indian states later, One Electric’s KRIDN X now averages 117 km a day in commercial rental service, run on an AI platform built by two final-year B Tech engineering students.

While Electric scooters have been leading EV transition in India so far, Electric Motorcycles have started to make their mark. One of the Players in this segment, with highest daily running of their bikes, is One Electric from Noida.

One Electric Exports

Gaurav Uppal, CEO – One Electric, shared “Our rental operations in Delhi NCR for Ride hailing captains make KRIDN X one of India’s highest-utilisation electric motorcycles. In September 2026, our OneMobility.in rental fleet in Delhi NCR averaged 117 km per bike per day while best-performing bike logged 371 km in one day.”

One Mobility Rentals

The milestone caps a seven-year journey. Since its first heavy-duty prototype in 2019, One Electric has thousands of vehicles on the road across 4 African countries and 7 Indian states, covering millions of kilometres in some of the toughest commercial duty cycles in the world.

One Electric built its first heavy-duty electric motorcycle in 2019 and received ICAT approval in 2020. In October 2020 it launched the original KRIDN, then one of India’s fastest electric motorcycles, with a 95 km/h top speed and 110 km of range.

Africa became the proving ground. The company’s motorcycles went on to serve:

• Togo and Benin: a pilot batch of 1,000 + bikes in 2021.

• Nairobi: battery-swapping trials in 2022, followed by the 2023 launch of a leading ride-hailing company’s first electric motorcycle taxi service in Africa, with bikes carrying riders 16–18 hours and up to 200 km a day under 200 kg loads.

• Lagos: last-mile delivery fleets.

• Nairobi assembly: a local plant built with partners.

Along the way the team engineered multiple chassis from the ground up and patented several vehicle designs, made possible with its partners Nayandeep and Milan. The KRIDN family grew to include the KRIDN Sport, KRIDN XR and KRIDN X+, each shaped by data from the field.

In 2024 One Electric concluded that India needed a fully Indianized motorcycle. Its target was riders who earn a living on the bike, not enthusiasts chasing top speed. The result was the KRIDN X, designed around four choices:

• Lower top speed of 70 km/h, matched to city traffic and rider safety.

• Higher torque and range: 190+ Nm from a 3.5 kW mid-drive motor, and 80+ km per swap.

• Heavy-duty build: 17-inch wheels, a 200 kg payload and 160 mm ground clearance.

• Easily available parts, so any roadside mechanic can keep it running.

The KRIDN X was tested, homologated at ARAI – Pune, and backed by a One Electric warranty of 4 years / 1,50,000 km.

“Our riders don’t need a superbike. They need a bike that starts every morning, carries a passenger and cargo all day, and can be fixed anywhere. KRIDN X is everything we learnt in past 7 years, rebuilt for Indian roads,” said Gaurav Uppal, Founder and CEO, One Electric.

To put the KRIDN X to work, the company launched OneMobility.in, a rental service that gives bike-taxi and delivery riders in Delhi NCR an electric motorcycle on simple daily and weekly plans. Verified September 2026 telematics from the live fleet show:

Average Distance Per Bike          117Km / Day

Best Single Day                                   371 Km

Best Rider Earnings                          5142 Kms in Sept 26 

Distances come from on-board telematics, cross-checked against GPS.

Intelligence behind the uptime

High utilisation does not come from the motorcycle alone. One Electric says intelligence has been critical to both maintenance and operations. Every bike reports live data to OneMobility’s AI-based rental platform, which handles rider onboarding, KYC, payments and fleet tracking, and runs deep machine-learning analytics on the vehicles themselves. The platform supports four disciplines:

• A strict 2-week maintenance schedule for every vehicle.

• Constant monitoring of live vehicle data: motor and controller temperatures, energy use per km, riding behaviour and regeneration.

• Early warnings, flagging overheating, abnormal energy use or risky riding before they become breakdowns.

• Prompt on-road assistance when a rider needs help.

The platform was built by Adit and Karanveer, final-year B.Tech students at the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, majoring in Artificial Intelligence.

“Every kilometre our bikes run becomes data. We use it to decide when a bike needs service, which riders need coaching and how to keep each vehicle earning. Furthermore, we realized early on that filtering noise and de-duplicating repetitive signals, would be critical for creating a useful, actionable information pipeline,” said Adit /Karanveer, Co-Leads at OneMobility.in.

“Telematics show the KRIDN X uses about 30 Wh per km in Delhi traffic, so a full day’s running costs a fraction of a petrol motorcycle,” adds Adit.

Ready to scale bike-taxi operations

New rules in Delhi NCR and Maharashtra now require bike-taxi and delivery fleets to add only electric two-wheelers, and demand for electric motorcycles that can run all day is rising quickly. One Electric is one of very few companies that designs, builds, rents and runs its own electric motorcycles. It plans to expand the OneMobility fleet with partners across NCR and other cities.

“Commercial riders are the toughest test any motorcycle can face. Our bikes run 117 km a day, every day, in real bike-taxi service. We plan to first address the huge B2B market segment before launching in the B2C segment with this durable electric commuter. When daily commuters buy a KRIDN X, they’ll be buying a bike already proven over millions of commercial kilometres,” said Gaurav.

Legasis hosted the 12th edition of its Compliance 10/10 Symposium and Awards in Mumbai today, bringing together business, legal and compliance leaders to explore how organisations can move beyond regulatory requirements and embed compliance into everyday business decisions.

Legasis compliance 10/10 event

This year’s symposium focused on bridging the gap between policies documented on paper and their implementation in practice. Discussions highlighted the importance of accountability, risk management, ethical decision-making and strong governance in building organisational trust and resilience.

The symposium, formally opened by Dr. Anita Shantharam, Founder Director, EthicsIndia – a Legasis Company, featured sessions on data privacy and cybersecurity in the age of AI, risk and resilience, compliance, and governance and ethics. The discussions examined emerging business and regulatory challenges and explored ways to strengthen compliance and promote the culture of ‘compliance by choices across organisations.

• Good governance is defined not by compliance on paper, but by the integrity, transparency and accountability reflected in everyday decisions.

• Effective board oversight depends on informed and constructive challenge, supported by timely, transparent and reliable information from management.

• Accountability should foster a culture of openness, constructive dissent and the courage to speak up, rather than one driven by fear, silence, or defensive decision-making.

• An organisation’s true culture is reflected not in its stated values, but in the behaviours it tolerates, the conduct it rewards and the actions it takes when those values are tested.

• The most fundamental gap to close is the gap between information and independent judgement.

• Timely information, independent thinking and the courage to act are essential to turning governance frameworks into real accountability.

The programme also featured the Compliance Quiz, “Who Got Compliance Right?” and Compliance Theatre, “Where Is the Deficit?” – a unique blend of learning and theatre. The Compliance 10/10 Awards recognised individuals, teams, and organisations for advancing compliance and promoting ethical business practices. The awards received over five hundred applications across various categories, which an independent jury headed by Hon’ble Justice Abhay Oka, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, meticulously evaluated.

Mr Harsh Mariwala, Chairman – Marico Limited, received the prestigious ‘Compliance Crusader’ award, the highest honour of the evening, from Dr Anil Khandelwal, Former Chairman & Managing Director, Bank of Baroda. Maruti Suzuki India Pvt. Ltd. was conferred the ‘Compliance Ecosystem Impact’ award in recognition of its contribution to fostering and strengthening a culture of compliance across the organisation.

Commenting on the event, Suhas Tuljapurkar, Founder and Director, Legasis Pvt. Ltd., said, “Compliance fails when companies treat it as a tick-the-box exercise. Our message to companies is simple: choose to be compliant for the right reasons and at the right time. Focus on the spirit of the law, not just its letter. Compliance must go beyond policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. It must be reflected in the decisions organisations make every day. Choosing to comply, rather than complying only because the law requires it, builds trust. I see compliance as a mission. Through Compliance 10/10, we promote ‘Compliance by Choice’ and aim to encourage organisations to look beyond compliance scores and focus on practices that build trust, strengthen governance and support responsible, sustainable growth.”

Through Compliance 10/10, Legasis seeks to encourage organisations to view compliance as an integral part of business culture rather than a checklist of regulatory obligations. The platform provides an opportunity for industry professionals to exchange insights, address practical challenges and advance responsible business practices.

Lee Correa, Vice President – Business Development, emphasizes the critical role of culture creation in building sustainable organisations. In India, where adherence to established practices is deeply ingrained and the complex regulatory landscape presents significant compliance challenges, Legasis plays a vital role in helping organisations navigate these complexities through its comprehensive range of solutions. This is echoed during his conversations with CXOs across the spectrum of GRACE professionals.

About Legasis

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mumbai, Legasis is a compliance technology and advisory firm that helps organisations manage regulatory requirements, governance, risk and legal processes. Its solutions and services support businesses in managing compliance and related processes more effectively.

Grandthum, the mixed-use development by Group 108 in Greater Noida West, celebrated its grand opening yesterday, officially welcoming the public to a new destination for shopping, dining, lifestyle and leisure. The occasion marks a significant milestone in the development’s journey towards establishing itself as a prominent commercial and retail destination in the region.
 

Grandthum by Group 108 welcomes leading retail brands in Greater Noida West
 

Indriya, BlueStone, Giva, Caratlane, Limelight, Palmonas, Aukera, BlueTokai and others have commenced their business operations at Grandthum. These brands, along with other retail and lifestyle offerings, mark the beginning of the retail journey, with further brands expected to strengthen its shopping, dining, and lifestyle ecosystem.
 

Mr. Sanchit Bhutani, Managing Director, Group 108, said, “The grand opening of Grandthum’s Retail Experience marks an important milestone in our vision of creating a destination that goes beyond conventional retail. With established brands such as Indriya, BlueStone, Blue Tokai, Caratlane, Palmonas and others opening their doors, we are taking a significant step towards bringing this vision to life. We look forward to welcoming visitors and building a vibrant commercial destination that brings together shopping, dining, leisure and workplace experiences.”
 

Dr. Amish Bhutani, Managing Director, Group 108, said, “Greater Noida West is witnessing steady growth in its residential and commercial landscape, creating demand for destinations that cater to the evolving needs of its communities. Grandthum has been conceptualised to bring together reputed brands, contemporary commercial infrastructure and engaging lifestyle experiences. Its grand opening of Retail Experience marks the beginning of an exciting journey as we work towards establishing it as a preferred destination for shopping, dining, socialising and spending quality time. We remain committed to creating long-term value for businesses, visitors and the surrounding community.”
 

With its combination of high-street retail, food and beverage offerings, entertainment, office spaces and open areas, Grandthum aims to cater to families, working professionals and residents from Greater Noida West and neighbouring areas of Noida.

The integrated development is designed to offer visitors multiple reasons to explore the destination, combining everyday shopping requirements with opportunities for dining, leisure and social interaction.
 

The grand opening marks a new chapter for Grandthum as more brands and businesses become operational. With its location in a growing residential catchment of the National Capital Region, the development aims to emerge as a prominent retail and lifestyle address, contributing to the evolving commercial landscape of Greater Noida West.
 

About Group 108
Group 108 is a real estate development company focused on creating high-quality commercial developments that cater to the evolving needs of businesses and consumers. The company is developing IT/ITeS and commercial spaces with an emphasis on design, functionality, and global standards. With a focus on quality, transparency, and long-term value creation, Group 108 aims to contribute to the growth of emerging commercial destinations.