BharatGen, India’s first government-backed multimodal Sovereign AI flagship initiative, has been awarded funding of Rs. 988.6 crore by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The formal announcement was made by Hon’ble Union Minister of Electronics G IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, during an event at Hotel The Ashok, New Delhi.

Hon’ble Union Minister of Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, made the formal announcement at an event held in Delhi

The allocation positions BharatGen as the foremost beneficiary of the Rs. 1,500 crore IndiaAI Mission 2025, highlighting its central role in building India’s sovereign AI ecosystem.

The funding will help BharatGen create powerful AI models, including Large Language and Multimodal Models with up to one trillion parameters, as well as smaller models designed for specific uses. It will also boost the development of India-focused technologies like text-to-speech, speech recognition, and vision-language tools. The models are expected to support real-world applications across key areas such as agriculture, governance, finance, healthcare, and education. To make this possible, BharatGen will train the models on advanced supercomputing clusters, while also setting aside resources for other essential needs.

Earlier this year, BharatGen launched Param-1, a bilingual LLM with 2.9 billion parameters, pretrained on 5 trillion tokens in English and Hindi. The next phase will expand to multilingual and multimodal AI systems across all 22 scheduled Indian languages, ensuring equitable access for every citizen. The BharatGen consortium includes leading institutions such as IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Mandi, IIM Indore, IIIT Delhi, and IIT Kharagpur, strengthening the mission’s collaborative foundation.

Sharing his excitement on the announcement, Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, IIT Bombay & Principal Investigator stated, “The allocation will empower BharatGen to advance its foundational models, strengthen India’s AI infrastructure, drive enterprise adoption, and enable developers through our Sovereign AI stack, while ensuring inclusive access across the country’s diverse linguistic and cultural landscape. As a national sovereign AI ecosystem, BharatGen brings together a consortium of dedicated faculty members committed to this vision.”

Commenting on the development, Rishi Bal, Executive Vice President, BharatGen stated, “This landmark allocation by MeitY signals India’s resolve to build sovereign AI at scale. With BharatGen, we are laying the foundations of an AI ecosystem that reflects the diversity of our nation while advancing India’s leadership in the global technology landscape.”

Prof Abhay Karandikar, Secretary DST also expressed his enthusiasm, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire BharatGen team for this well-deserved support by India AI Mission for scaling the technology. It’s truly inspiring to witness the remarkable scale and speed of the progress that the BharatGen team has achieved. We at the Department of Science & Technology are proud to have been a part of the revolutionary journey for sovereign LLM and we are confident that with this ‘whole of government’ approach, BharatGen is poised for an even brighter and greater future.”

Professor Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay stated, “At IIT Bombay, we are very happy to host BharatGen as a National Sovereign AI Ecosystem that works laterally across academia and industry. It is to the credit of Team BharatGen’s leadership of Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan and Mr. Rishi Bal that IIT Bombay will play a central role in India’s sovereign AI journey. We are extremely grateful to the India AI Mission, MeitY and the Department of Science and Technology for helping set up this initiative through BharatGen.”

Mr. Krishnan, Secretary MeitY states, “I am delighted to see BharatGen taking on the crucial responsibility of developing a sovereign GenAI stack for our nation. The India AI mission is delighted to facilitate their effort through 988.6 Cr of funding over 1 year to build LLM models in the range of 1 trillion parameters. This unique consortium has set a good precedent for effectively bridging the gap between academic research and downstream applications. We are proud to see this completely government-funded mission thriving in its goal to build a robust Gen AI ecosystem for India. We are looking up to Team BharatGen to make a mark globally as India’s Sovereign AI.”

BharatGen is led by Rishi Bal, Executive Vice President, and Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, IIT Bombay, Principal Investigator. Their combined leadership bridges cutting-edge academic rigor with enterprise-scale execution.

About BharatGen

BharatGen is a pioneering initiative by the BharatGen Consortium, envisioned as a comprehensive suite of Generative AI technologies designed to serve India’s diverse socio-cultural, linguistic, and industrial needs. Anchored under the Technology Innovation Hub (TIH), IIT Bombay, and supported by the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, BharatGen is the nation’s first government-funded Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) project. The initiative is developing inclusive and efficient AI across 22 Indian languages, integrating text, speech, and images to create robust AI solutions built for India’s realities.

Beanery Foods, a Hyderabad-based startup, has launched a range of lactose-free, no refined sugar, clean-label milkshakes, crafted for those with lactose intolerance, digestive sensitivities and the fast-growing community of health-conscious Indians seeking smarter indulgences. Launched under the brand name ‘Zumi’, the naturally creamier and sweeter lactose-free formula is gentler on the gut and sweetened with monk fruit and jaggery, making it a healthier alternative. The product is now available across three cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai via www.zumifoods.com and amazon and will soon be available on quick commerce platforms.

Tetra Pak start-up challenge winner, ZUMI, launches Lactose-Free, No Refined Sugar Milkshakes

ZUMI is one of the winners of Startup Challenge 2024 by Tetra Pak India, in partnership with Startup India, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation in India’s F&B ecosystem. Through the programme, Zumi received comprehensive support in product development, mentorship, and commercialization, along with access to Tetra Pak’s Product Development Centre in Chakan for hands-on assistance in product formulation and testing.

The milkshakes come in three delectable flavours inspired by the Indian desserts including Rose Kulfi, Rasmalai, and Chocolate- catering to varied palates across the country. Packaged in convenient, hygienic, ready-to-drink Tetra Pak packaging, Zumi’s milkshakes are designed for today’s on-the-go consumer, with each 200ml package serving delivers 6–7 grams of protein.

Lactose-Free Formula for Everyone

Lactose-free milk delivers the same rich nutritional profile as regular milk, while being easier to digest. This makes it a smarter everyday choice for a spectrum of consumers – from fitness enthusiasts, schoolchildren, and working professionals, to individuals with digestive sensitivities, and anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle. Milk is a dietary staple in India, and nearly 30% of consumers recognize their lactose intolerance—despite studies indicating that up to 70% may actually be affected. Zumi’s products are thoughtfully crafted to meet these varied dietary needs, transforming everyday indulgences into healthier, functional choices—without compromising on taste or experience.

Naturally Sweeter, Makes for a Dessert with No Guilt
Lactose-free milk is made by adding lactase [naturally occurring enzyme], which breaks down lactose into simpler sugars (glucose and galactose), making it naturally sweeter than regular milk. Combining lactose-free milk with natural zero GI sweeteners like monk fruit gives ZUMI Milkshakes it’s creamy rich taste which makes these milkshakes an ideal alternative to calorie-heavy desserts. Perfect when served straight from the pack, or even as a base for smoothies and healthy dessert recipes, Zumi’s shakes bring convenience, nutrition and delectable flavour to the table.

Commenting on the launch, Thapasya Vijayaraghavan, Founder, Zumi Foods, said, “We are excited to serve the ever-conscious Indian consumer with our clean, lactose-free, no refined sugar milkshakes and redefine how India snacks and indulges. At ZUMI, our vision is to make better-for-you indulgence a joyful, guilt-free choice for everyone, combining nutrition with exceptional taste. Lactose-free milk retains all the nutrition of regular milk while being gentler on the gut and naturally sweeter, making it a healthier choice for everyone-not just those with lactose intolerance. With the extraordinary support and mentorship of Tetra Pak and Startup India, we’ve transformed our vision into reality-redefining indulgence in India-where taste meets health, without compromise.”

Cassio Simoes, MD, Tetra Pak South Asia, added, “At Tetra Pak, we see it as our responsibility as an industry leader to nurture India’s food and beverage ecosystem. Zumi brings a refreshing perspective to India’s beverage space, combining functionality and flavour, and we are delighted to have supported their journey from concept to shelf through our Startup Challenge—providing access to our global expertise, infrastructure, and mentorship. As we continue to collaborate with promising entrepreneurs, our goal is to build a stronger, more sustainable F&B ecosystem that benefits consumers, startups, and the industry.”

Sanjiv Singh, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Startup India said, “India’s startup ecosystem has become one of the most dynamic in the world, with over 180,000+ recognised startups across 770+ districts (as of August 2025). Nearly 52% of them are from tier-2 and 3 cities.

Home-grown startups are therefore in a unique position to combine global best practices with local insights, creating products that resonate with modern Indian consumers and push India’s reputation as a hub for food & beverage innovation. We are proud to support initiatives like Tetra Pak’s Start-Up Challenge and remain committed to fostering an ecosystem where these startups can scale, generate meaningful employment, and help India capture even greater value from its innovation landscape.”

With the launch of its no refined sugar, lactose-free milkshakes, Zumi Foods is setting a new benchmark for healthy indulgence in India. Over the coming year, the brand aims to expand its footprint across more cities, introduce new flavours, in paper-based Tetra Pak packaging – continuing its mission to make functional, clean-label beverages accessible to all.

Know more about Tetra Pak’s technology here: Tetra Pak – lactose-free milk production.

About Zumi Foods

Zumi Foods is a Hyderabad-based startup redefining everyday dairy with its range of lactose-free, no refined sugar, protein-rich, clean-label milkshakes. Founded by a young entrepreneur, Thapasya Vijay, who discovered her own lactose intolerance, the brand was born out of a need to create indulgent yet functional alternatives in a country where dairy beverages is a staple. Over time, she realized that lactose-free milk isn’t just for lactose intolerant, it can be gentler on the gut, naturally sweeter, and a healthier choice for everyone. With flavours inspired by India’s culinary heritage and crafted for the modern, health-conscious consumer, Zumi Foods is on a mission to make smarter, healthier indulgence accessible to all.

Zen Mobility, an emerging player in sustainable urban mobility solutions, announced the launch of its latest electric vehicles — Pixi Pod and Pico Pod. This expansion adds to the company’s range of solutions for India’s micro-mobility and short-haul logistics sector.

Zen Mobility launches Pico and Pixi Pod

Over the past year, Zen Mobility’s three-wheeler Micro Pod has been adopted by platforms including Zomato, Blinkit, Porter, Flipkart, Amazon, and Delhivery. Developed over seven years, the Micro Pod addressed practical challenges in ‘large order’ deliveries, providing an alternative to overloaded two-wheelers and underutilised vans. From concept to category-creator: Zen Micro Pods have logged 8.5 million+ km in just two years, completing over 5.6 million deliveries.

The launch of Pixi Pod and Pico Pod comes at a time of rapid change in urban transport and delivery patterns. These vehicles are built for durability and practical use, aiming to serve personal mobility and urban logistics networks in the future.

Product Highlights

Pixi Pod

• The Urban Workhorse: Sleek two-wheeler designed for personal use, shared mobility, or light cargo transport.

• Capacity: Passenger 1+1 or 1+light cargo box | Battery: 2.3 kWh swappable LFP | Speed: up to 45 km/hr | Range: 80-100 km

• Starting Price: Rs. 65,000

Pico Pod

• The Ultimate Delivery Beast: Next-Gen two-wheeler designed for heavier loads and enhanced stability

• Capacity: Rider + Cargo (up to 50kg) | Battery: 3.8 kWh swappable LFP | Speed: up to 45 km/hr | Range: 80–100 km | Cargo volume: 15 cu. ft.

• Starting Price: Rs. 1,11,000

Both vehicles include suspension systems, LED lighting, and options for refrigerated or insulated cargo boxes for food, pharma, and cold-chain deliveries.

Commenting on the launch, Namit Jain, CEO and Founder of Zen Mobility, said, “Consumers today expect fast deliveries, convenience, and affordability—it’s no longer a luxury, it’s the standard. With our new Pico Pod and Pixi Pod, we’re introducing vehicles that are nimble, long-lasting, and highly affordable—built to support the gig economy, personal mobility, and last-mile delivery networks. Our approach is simple: deliver the highest quality and reliability at the lowest cost. These vehicles reflect that promise. Designed for India with global potential, they cater to the evolving needs of our domestic market while also serving the fast-growing regions in the MENA and Southeast Asia. At Zen, this isn’t just the launch of new vehicles—it’s the start of a mobility movement: making sustainable, efficient, and dependable transport accessible to all, while shaping the future of urban commerce worldwide.”

Availability

Pre-bookings open 25 September 2025, with deliveries starting 7 October 2025 through Zen Mobility’s official channels and authorized partners across major urban centers in India.

About Zen Mobility

Zen Mobility is a visionary electric vehicle company committed to redefining sustainable mobility in India. Focused on innovation, design, and impact, Zen develops tailored EV solutions that empower businesses, reduce emissions, and transform urban transportation. From purpose-built logistics vehicles to smart personal mobility solutions, Zen is accelerating India’s transition to a cleaner, greener, and more efficient future.

• Bhavesh will advise on Strategy, Growth, Product & Technology and User Experience

• From 200,000 users today, SaveSage is on track to serve 1 million by March 2026

SaveSage, India’s leading AI-driven platform for credit card and loyalty programs optimisation, today announced the appointment of Bhavesh Gupta as Senior Advisor and Anchor Investor.

SaveSage Welcomes Paytm Ex-COO Bhavesh Gupta as Senior Advisor and Anchor Investor

Bhavesh previously was President & COO at Paytm helping it scale financial services and payments to dominant position. Before that, he led Clix Capital (a leading NBFC) as its founding CEO and had senior roles at IDFC First Bank and ICICI Bank in areas of retail banking in a career spanning over 27 years.

His appointment comes at a critical moment for India’s credit card market. The country has over 112 million^ credit cards across 75 million* unique users, yet more than 50%** of reward points go unredeemed each year due to low awareness or complicated redemption processes.  SaveSage is tackling this challenge through its AI-driven platform that helps users seamlessly track, manage, and maximise rewards.

Bhavesh Gupta said, “The credit card and loyalty rewards space in India is at an inflection point. With increased rewards awareness, evolving customer preferences, and digital adoption, SaveSage is poised for exponential growth. The opportunity to help users derive maximum value from their credit cards and loyalty programs is massive, and I’m excited to partner with the team to shape this journey.”

Ashish Lath, Founder & CEO of SaveSage, said, “We are thrilled to have Bhavesh Sir guide us as we scale our efforts to empower users across India. His experience and strategic insights will help us deepen our impact and ensure that users are not just using their credit cards for expenses, but optimising them intelligently. With over 200,000 users already leveraging our platform, his guidance will enable us to hyperscale and bring even more value to our community.”

Since launching in October 2024, the SaveSage app has already grown to 200,000 users, ranging from students to professionals to UHNIs, and is on track to reach 1 million users by March 2026. With Bhavesh’s guidance, SaveSage is doubling down on its mission to make every credit card in India work harder for its users.

About SaveSage

SaveSage is a mobile application that empowers users to track, manage, and maximize the value of their credit cards and loyalty program reward points. Launched in October 2024, SaveSage has quickly scaled to over 200,000 users and is on track to reach one million by March 2026. With a 4.8 rating on the Google Play Store, SaveSage is trusted by a fast-growing community of savvy consumers. The company is backed by leading investors including DSP Family Office, iSeed, Atrium Ventures, LV Fund, and prominent angels such as Bhavesh Gupta, Dr. Shriram Nene, Ravi Narayanan amongst others.

To know more, visit www.savesage.club

^As per RBI monthly data release for July 2025

*SaveSage internal estimates

**SaveSage Credit Card Survey 2025

Xflow today announced the launch of Compliance Desk, a managed service that allows Indian exporters to outsource the complex compliance requirements tied to cross-border payments. With every foreign inward remittance involving bank-specific paperwork and regulatory steps, Compliance Desk centralizes and automates these workflows so exporters can focus on business growth instead of administrative overhead.

Anand Balaji, Co-Founder and CEO, Xflow

For Indian exporters, ensuring compliance with foreign inward remittances is time-consuming, fragmented across banks, and prone to errors. Compliance Desk standardizes the process across purpose codes, bank templates, and document formats, significantly reducing delays and back-and-forth with financial institutions.

The payment service operates through regulatorily compliant payment rails. Once the transaction is concluded, Xflow’s partner bank (an authorised dealer 1 bank) issues an official payment advice. This document, available on the exporter’s Xflow dashboard, supports the issuance of e-FIRCs, BRCs, or IRMs by the merchants’ respective banks. Where additional paperwork is required, Xflow automatically provides bank-specific forms to streamline processing and proactively assists the exporters.

“Managing compliance is essential, but it often takes time and energy away from growth,” said Anand Balaji, Co-Founder and CEO of Xflow. “Every international payment comes with its own set of bank requirements, paperwork, and follow-ups. For exporters, this creates unnecessary delays and frustration, when their focus should be on building markets and serving customers. With Xflow’s Compliance Desk, we bring together our technology platform, regulatory expertise, and hands-on support to make the entire process seamless. Our goal is to give exporters the confidence that compliance is taken care of, while they concentrate on expanding their business globally.”

This initiative builds on Xflow’s recent FX AI Analyst launch, which helps businesses optimize treasury functions. Together, these solutions position Xflow as one of India’s most comprehensive platforms for exporters navigating global payments.

One of Xflow’s clients shared, “The Xflow team provided exceptional support at every step of the process. Thanks to their guidance, we were able to get our eFIRC issued smoothly by our bank, without any confusion. Our experience with Xflow has been exceptional while moving funds from the US to India.”

About Xflow

Xflow – a leading fintech offering cross-border payments for SMEs (ITES & Funded Startups). Designed to eliminate inefficiencies in international transactions, Xflow offers a seamless, transparent, and fully compliant payment experience for businesses of all sizes – from freelancers and startups to large-scale enterprises. The company is currently servicing over 12,000 businesses & has processed hundreds of millions of dollars.

L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), formerly known as L&T Finance Holdings Limited, one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the country, is pleased to launch ‘Pitch Point,’ a competition for AI startups ahead of RAISE’ 25, India’s premier Artificial Intelligence (AI)-themed event in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector.
 

The application period for ‘Pitch Point’ is open till October 20, 2025
 

LTF is giving an opportunity to AI startups that are in their early to growth stage to present their solutions, applicable for any BFSI or Non-BFSI domains, to a panel of Venture Capitalist, LTF’s senior management, and industry experts at RAISE’ 25. Two winners will be eligible for prize money of Rs. 25 Lakhs each. In addition, winners will get an opportunity to engage in discussion with LTF, or with any of the L&T Group companies identified by LTF, to explore a PoC, as well as to engage in discussion with L&T Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Larsen & Toubro, regarding potential equity funding.

Mr. Sudipta Roy, Managing Director & CEO at LTF, said, “Given L&T Finance’s sharp focus on leveraging next-gen AI technologies to transform our lending business, this competition is a significant step towards identifying, mentoring, and investing in the next set of game-changing startups. The launch of ‘Pitch Point’ underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and exploring the broader applications of AI, discovering new solutions that can deliver value not only in the BFSI space but also across multiple industries.”
 

The product offering that will be evaluated at ‘Pitch Point’ must align with one of the domains that synergises with any of the LTF’s or L&T Group Company’s current and future offerings, namely, Cyber Security & Fraud Prevention, Rural & Agri Fintech, Gen AI Application, Embedded Finance Solutions, Smart Contract & Blockchain Solutions, Alternate Data Based Lending Solutions, AI-Driven Credit Scoring & Risk Assessment, Regulatory Technology & Compliance Tools, Digital Financial & Robo-Advisors, AI-Powered Collections & Recovery Solutions, Agentic AI for Enterprise, Image Processing and Recognition, and AI Geospatial and Remote Sensing.

LTF encourages eligible startups to apply online by submitting the registration form along with their pitch deck and product demo link. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a virtual interaction round, and five finalists will then be selected to present live at RAISE’ 25.

The jury members for Pitch Point are Mr. Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Peak XV Partners & Surge, Ms. Tanusree Deb Barma, IAS, Deputy Director General, UIDAI Technology Centre, Bengaluru, Mr. Piyush Shah, Co-founder, InMobi and President, Glance, Ms. Sushma Kaushik, Head, L&T Innovation Fund, Mr. Arpit Agarwal, Investment Partner, Blume Ventures, and Dr. Debarag Banerjee, Chief AI & Data Officer, LTF. 

The application period for this program is open till October 20, 2025. The final shortlist is set to be announced on November 1, 2025. The program culminates in a final event at RAISE’ 25 on November 7, 2025, which will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Link to the ‘Pitch Point’ page:

www.ltfraise.com/event/4d429b6b-d104-434b-a315-62437285911d/pitch-point

For any questions pertaining to the application process, eligible companies can contact the organising team at raise.pitchpoint2025@ltfs.com.

About RAISE’ 25
LTF’s RAISE’ 25 is an AI-focused event centered on the theme “Accelerating Financial Services with AI.” The conference offers a unique and comprehensive exploration of AI through its three-pronged approach: Accelerated, Applied, and Advanced. Attendees will unlock future trends with industry and tech leaders, get hands-on experience in the Generative and Predictive AI zones, and track real-time case studies on custom AI solutions. Building on the success of the inaugural RAISE’ 24, which convened over 4,500 virtual and in-person participants – including regulatory leaders, unicorn startups, deep tech firms, and representatives from media, the second edition is set to provide even more invaluable insights from the AI pioneers.

Find more information at www.ltfraise.com.

About L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF)
L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF) (www.LTFINANCE.com) formerly known as L&T Finance Holdings Ltd., (LTFH) is a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), offering a range of financial products and services. Headquartered in Mumbai, the Company has been rated ‘AAA’ – the highest credit rating – by four leading domestic rating agencies. S&P Global Ratings has recently upgraded LTF long-term Issuer Credit Rating to “BBB/Stable” from “BBB-/Positive” and short-term issuer credit rating to “A-2” from “A-3”. Fitch Ratings has assigned LTF Long-Term Foreign and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings of “BBB-” with a Stable outlook. It has also received leadership scores and ratings by global and national Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating providers for its sustainability performance. The Company has been certified as a Great Place To Work® and has also won many prestigious awards for its flagship CSR project – “Digital Sakhi”- which focuses on women’s empowerment and digital and financial inclusion. Under Right to Win, being in the ‘right businesses’ has helped the Company become one of the leading financiers in key Retail products. The Company is focused on creating a top-class, digitally enabled, Retail finance company as part of the Lakshya 2026 plan. The goal is to move the emphasis from product focus to customer focus and establish a robust Retail portfolio with quality assets, thus creating a Fintech@Scale while keeping ESG at the core. Fintech@Scale is one of the pillars of the Company’s strategic roadmap – Lakshya 2026. The Company has over 2.6 Crore customer database, which is being leveraged to cross-sell, up-sell, and identify new customers.
 

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India’s vibrant cafe scene is undergoing a thrilling transformation with the rise of Breakin’ Brew, the country’s first-ever cafe inspired by the global television phenomenon Breaking Bad. Founded by Harsh Gupta — an actor, writer, director, and entrepreneur — Breakin’ Brew is a bold new chapter in the evolution of experiential dining.

Breakin’ Brew

What started as a creative vision to merge pop culture with culinary innovation has now grown into a fast-expanding cafe chain with three operational outlets located at Ambience Mall in Gurugram, Karkardooma in Anand Vihar and M3M IFC in Manesar, while a fourth outlet launching soon.

At Breakin’ Brew, the boundaries between science and food blur — just like Walter White in the show turned high school chemistry into an empire, Breakin’ Brew turns the art of coffee into an immersive, high-concept experience. The cafe invites patrons into a world where brewing is theatrical, coffee is experimental, and every sip tells a story.

Harsh Gupta – Founder of Breakin’ Brew

Shares Harsh Gupta, “We didn’t just want to open another coffee shop. We wanted to create an environment that transports people into a universe they know and love, while offering world-class coffee and comfort food. Every detail — from the beaker-shaped glasses to the lab-inspired interiors — is meant to thrill, surprise, and connect.”

More than just a cafe, Breakin’ Brew is a destination — one that has quickly become a favourite for fans of the show as well as food enthusiasts. The interiors are a visual tribute to the Breaking Bad universe — think chemistry lab aesthetics, themed artwork, and a colour palette inspired by the show’s most iconic moments.

The menu is just as diverse and daring: from handcrafted coffees and molecular drinks to a robust food selection featuring pizzas, burgers, pastas, platters and decadent desserts.

Each beverage and dish is crafted with scientific precision and a creative edge, delivering both flavour and flair.

The cafe is also known for its Instagrammable moments – from smoky drinks served in lab equipment to neon signs quoting legendary lines from the show. It’s a perfect blend of drama and dining, where nostalgia meets novelty.

With its growing footprint and buzz-worthy concept, Breakin’ Brew is setting a new benchmark for themed cafes in India. It’s not just about fandom — it’s about creating a multi-sensory coffeehouse experience that is as engaging as it is delicious. Whether you’re a loyal follower of the Breaking Bad series or someone simply seeking a one-of-a-kind cafe experience, Breakin’ Brew offers something truly original — an escape from the ordinary, brewed with imagination.

For more details, visit www.breakinbrew.com/

Follow Breakin’ Brew on Instagram – www.instagram.com/breakinbrew/?hl=en

• Invest in Denmark and Copenhagen Fintech host thematic interaction on sustainable finance in partnership with Startup Réseau

• Launched a report titled ‘Green Fintech – Denmark: Digital Solutions for a Sustainable Future’

At the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 in Mumbai, Invest in Denmark and Copenhagen Fintech, in partnership with Startup Réseau, hosted a thematic interaction on “Green Fintech,” bringing together Danish and Indian stakeholders committed to driving sustainable innovation in financial services.

Launch of the report titled ‘Green Fintech – Denmark: Digital Solutions for a Sustainable Future’

The closed-door session convened policymakers, industry leaders, investors, ecosystem enablers, and high-growth ventures, all working at the intersection of sustainability and finance, to explore collaborative pathways that accelerate climate-aligned financial innovation.

The program began with an opening address by H.E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India, who spoke about Denmark’s commitment to driving global sustainability through collaboration. This was followed by Ulrik Nødgaard, Governor, Danmarks Nationalbank, who shared his perspectives on Denmark’s leadership in integrating climate considerations into financial regulation and policy.

A Special Address was delivered by Shri K. Rajaraman, Chairperson, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), on “India’s Global Financial Gateway: IFSCA’s Vision for Green and Innovative Finance.”

During the Global Fintech Fest 2025, Invest in Denmark and Copenhagen Fintech hosted a Climate FinTech Roundtable followed by the launch of a report titled ‘Green Fintech – Denmark: Digital Solutions for a Sustainable Future’. The report features several innovative startups and cluster organizations in both Denmark and India, with the aim of triggering conversations around collaboration between the two countries. It explores the convergence of technology and sustainability within the banking and financial services sector, aligning perfectly with the platform of Global Fintech Fest 2025, where Denmark was one of the Country Partners. 

The interactive discussion brought together participants across five clusters – Policy & Framework, Industry, Investors, Startups, and Ecosystem Enablers to capture diverse insights and recommendations.

Participants collectively agreed that regulatory alignment and clear policy signals are essential to mobilize private capital at scale and strengthen investor confidence in climate-aligned financial instruments. The dialogue emphasised that partnerships among banks, corporates, and Fintechs will be crucial in accelerating the transition to low-carbon business models, facilitating new forms of blended finance, and driving innovation throughout the global financial ecosystem.

Through its participation at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, Denmark aimed to position Nordic region as a strong and stable economic region, showcasing global leadership in Ethical AI and Quantum, cybersecurity, and growing capabilities in sustainability-driven Green Fintech and Climate Fintech. Denmark offers a strong, stable, investor friendly business environment making it an ideal launchpad into the Nordics. Recently enhanced air connectivity from both Delhi and Mumbai to Copenhagen augurs well for stronger collaboration.

About Copenhagen Fintech
Copenhagen Fintech is the leading innovation hub for financial technology in the Nordic region. Founded to accelerate the growth of fintech startups and foster collaboration between financial institutions, academia, and entrepreneurs, it supports companies driving innovation in areas such as ethical AI, green finance, digital inclusion, and climate-focused solutions. By bridging global fintech ecosystems, Copenhagen Fintech plays a pivotal role in positioning Denmark as a world leader in sustainable and technology-driven financial innovation.

For more information, visit- www.copenhagenfintech.dk

About the Consulate General of Denmark in Bangalore
The Consulate General of Denmark in Bangalore works to strengthen ties between Denmark and India by fostering impactful opportunities across industry, academia, and innovation. With a focus on green transition, life sciences, technology, and sustainable growth, the Consulate drives long-term partnerships and mutual success. Its three key teams—The Trade Council, Innovation Centre Denmark, and Invest in Denmark—collaborate to support Danish companies in India, connect industries and startups for cutting-edge innovation, and assist Indian companies in expanding into Denmark and the Nordic region. Together, they build a future of shared progress, driving economic diplomacy, innovation, and sustainability between the two nations.

For more information, visit- indien.um.dk/en/about-us 

About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark promotes Denmark’s interests abroad by fostering international cooperation, trade, and investment. Through a global network of embassies, consulates, and trade offices, the Ministry supports Danish companies in building partnerships and expanding internationally, while also strengthening bilateral and multilateral relationships. Its efforts are closely aligned with Denmark’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global collaboration.

For more information, visit- um.dk/en 

 Aurigo Software, North America’s leading capital planning software provider, today announced a fully integrated solution that brings together Aurigo’s capital planning product with Autodesk Construction Cloud^®, a comprehensive construction management solution that connects workflows, teams, and data across every stage of a project, from design and planning through building and operations. The new integration enables Autodesk’s facility owner and operator customers to seamlessly connect long-range strategy and funding decisions with downstream project execution.

Aurigo Primus Plan and Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project teams can now integrate Projects, Budgets, Commitments, Change Orders, and Expenses between Autodesk^® Build Cost Management and Aurigo Primus Plan for planned vs. actual performance updates.

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that construction across multiple sectors of the economy is on the rise, including data centers, manufacturing, and healthcare. Planning and finance teams need modern tools to address the complexity of these capital programs. Capital owners who are already utilizing Autodesk’s best-in-class construction solutions will now be able to collect, prioritize, program, and track performance of their projects from their very inception, before any asset is designed or built. By moving the management of capital programs upstream, risks can be identified early, and returns on investments can be calculated more easily.

“With the integration, we are creating a single, connected loop for capital assets, starting in planning and moving to design, construction, and maintenance,” said Balaji Sreenivasan, CEO and Founder of Aurigo Software. “By connecting Aurigo’s capital planning expertise to the breadth of execution offered by Autodesk Construction Cloud, every investment decision carries through to delivery, allowing owner-operators to make the right decisions faster.”

Today, Aurigo manages more than $450 billion in capital programs across 40,000 projects, making it an ideal planning solution for North America’s largest capital owners. Building on this expertise, the company introduced Aurigo Primus, the industry’s first AI-powered capital planning system purpose-built for facility owners.

With Primus, users can define project charters, model funding scenarios, and forecast outcomes. The platform goes beyond traditional approaches to include predictive analytics and generative modeling to enable smarter portfolio optimization, risk assessment, and cost control. When paired with Autodesk Construction Cloud, owners can publish approved projects and budgets into downstream workflows, while instantly synchronizing commitments and actuals from the field to understand their portfolio performance in real time.

“Autodesk and Aurigo share a commitment to helping owners deliver smarter, more sustainable assets,” said Sidharth Haksar, Vice President, construction strategy & industry partnerships at Autodesk. “By integrating Aurigo’s capital planning platform with Autodesk Construction Cloud, we are connecting the why, what, and how of every program, helping our customers deliver with greater accountability and transparency at every stage of the lifecycle.”

To learn more, visit www.aurigo.com/autodesk.

About Aurigo Software

Aurigo builds software that helps build the world. Aurigo provides modern, cloud-based solutions for capital infrastructure and private owners to help plan with confidence, build with quality, and maintain their assets efficiently. With more than $450 billion of capital programs under management, Aurigo’s solutions are trusted by over 300 customers in transportation, water and utilities, healthcare, higher education, and government on over 40,000 projects across North America. Aurigo helps capital program executives make better decisions based on proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. Aurigo is a privately held U.S. corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas, with global offices in Canada and India. Learn more at www.aurigo.com.

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