• 60-storey landmark tower spanning 1.5 million sq. ft. in Dubai Maritime City.

• Seafront living with panoramic Gulf views, fully furnished homes, 15 minutes from city centre.

• 40+ resort-style amenities, including infinity pools, wellness centres, outdoor cinemas, and more.

Danube Properties, one of the UAE’s most innovative and fast-growing private real estate developers, has announced the launch of its latest landmark development, Breez by Danube. Soaring 60 storeys high with a built-up area of nearly 1.5 million sq. ft., Breez is set to become the tallest residential tower in Dubai Maritime City, offering an unrivalled blend of seafront luxury, lifestyle, and value.

Breez by Danube

Located just 15 minutes from the city centre, Breez promises a new era of exclusive waterfront living where panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf meet contemporary design. Following the overwhelming response to Oceanz by Danube, Breez is the developer’s second flagship and fourth tower in Dubai Maritime City, reinforcing its ambition to transform the district into one of Dubai’s most prestigious lifestyle destinations.

Breez is designed to serve both discerning homeowners and investors seeking a rare opportunity to own prime waterfront property. With waterfront plots becoming increasingly limited, the tower is expected to deliver high ROI and strong long-term appreciation, making it as much an investment in luxury as it is in lifestyle.

Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, said, “At Danube, our mission has always been to seamlessly blend luxury with affordability. With Breez by Danube, we’re not just offering homes – we’re delivering a premium waterfront lifestyle with panoramic sea views in one of Dubai’s most prestigious destinations. Dubai has consistently witnessed some of the highest ROI and value appreciation in waterfront properties, and Breez takes this legacy further. Building on the success of Oceanz, Breez elevates our vision by combining an iconic location, an exceptional lifestyle, and unmatched investment potential. Supported by our signature 1% monthly payment plan, Breez empowers both homeowners and investors to achieve their dreams without compromise.”

The project will feature over 1,000 residences, ranging from chic studios and spacious 1-4 bedroom apartments to exclusive duplexes and signature Breez Penthouses, all thoughtfully oriented to capture unobstructed sea views. Each unit will come fully furnished with stylish interiors, offering a move-in-ready experience from day one.

True to Danube’s reputation for redefining modern living, Breez offers more than 40 premium resort-style amenities designed to elevate everyday life into an immersive experience. Residents will enjoy rooftop infinity pools with sweeping ocean horizons, world-class wellness and fitness centres, landscaped jogging tracks, outdoor cinemas, BBQ decks, lush green gardens, and dedicated play areas for children. Together, these spaces create an unmatched environment of leisure, health, and community.

As with its previous developments, Breez will also be available under Danube’s signature 1% monthly payment plan, making luxury waterfront living in Dubai more accessible and attainable for buyers and investors alike.

With Breez, Danube Properties once again demonstrates its commitment to delivering iconic projects that combine design, quality, and affordability – cementing its place as a leading name in Dubai’s real estate landscape.

Beyond its design and amenities, Breez’s strategic location in Dubai Maritime City adds to its appeal. Just 15 minutes away from Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Airport, and the city’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations.

With an anticipated completion date in July 2029, Breez underscores Danube’s hallmark reputation for innovation, affordability, and ahead-of-schedule delivery.

About Danube Group
Founded in 1993 by Rizwan Sajan, Danube Group is one of the Middle East’s most diversified conglomerates, with operations in building materials, real estate, hospitality, and home dcor. The Group records an annual turnover of over USD 2 billion and employs over 5,000 people from 44 nationalities.

SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading general insurance companies, has launched an innovative, unique health tracking feature on its mobile app, marking a significant advancement in health and wellness promotion. This new feature leverages advanced biometric technology to provide users with easy access to important health metrics through simple face and finger scans. The initiative offers a seamless, contactless, and tech-enabled approach to proactive wellness, designed to support users in taking charge of their health and well-being in real time.

SBI General Insurance mobile app now offers face & finger-scan based health tracking, fostering proactive wellness and digital empowerment

The health tracking feature, developed in collaboration with CarePlix, enables users to access vital health metrics such as heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, BMI, body weight, stress levels, total body fat, body water and more. By simply scanning their face or finger, users can quickly gain a comprehensive understanding of their health, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellness.

Utilizing CarePlix’s innovative remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) technology, this feature extracts health data from a simple video recording via the device’s camera or by fingerprint scanning, allowing users to monitor their health anytime, anywhere, without the need for physical sensors or needles.

Speaking about the launch, Shri Mohd. Arif Khan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, SBI General Insurance, “This innovative health scanning feature is a major step towards offering accessible health insights beyond traditional insurance. It reflects our vision of a digitally empowered, health-conscious society, equipping individuals to actively manage their well-being. By integrating proactive wellness with ease, this feature positions us at the forefront of the health insurance sector, where innovation and convenience merge seamlessly with everyday life. The Company will continue to expand its technological capabilities to provide customers with advanced and user-friendly solutions.”

The new biometric health feature is available for existing and new customers. The app also offers 5% discounts on standard lab tests through partnered providers, providing further value to customers. The ease of use and instant accessibility of health metrics reflect SBI General Insurance’s dedication to fostering a digitally connected customer base and providing them with practical tools to stay healthy.

This launch marks a key milestone in SBI General Insurance’s digital journey, reinforcing its commitment to customer-centric innovation and value-added services beyond traditional insurance, aimed at building a healthier, more secure society.

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About SBI General Insurance
SBI General Insurance, one of the fastest-growing private general insurance firms, backed by the robust support of SBI, upholds a legacy of trust and security. We position ourselves as Indias most trusted general insurer amidst a dynamic landscape. Since our establishment in 2009, our expansion has been substantial, growing from 17 branches in 2011 to a nationwide presence in 146 branches. In FY 2024-25, SBI General Insurance reported a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of INR 14,140 crores, recording a YOY growth of 11.1%.

The company received numerous prestigious accolades, showcasing its excellence across various domains. Key honors include being named as the Domestic General Insurer of the Year – India and Claims Initiative of the Year – India at Insurance Asia Awards 2025 Singapore, Large General Insurance category at the Mint BFSI Summit & Awards, the 3rd InsureNext Awards 2024 for Best Claims Settlement, and India’s Best General Insurer of the Year at the 7th Insurance Conclave Awards. At the India Insurance Summit & Awards 2024, the company secured titles for General Insurance Company of the Year and Leading Implementer of Analytics Technology in Insurance. Additionally, it was honored as the Best BFSI Brand at the ET NOW Best BFSI Brands Conclave 2024 and included in BW BusinessWorld’s India’s Most Respected Companies. Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024, the company also excelled at the ETBFSI Exceller Awards 2024 with recognition for Best Claims Management in Insurance and Best CSR Campaign of the Year, further highlighting its commitment to social responsibility and innovation.

With a team of over 9,000+ employees and our multi-distribution model covering Bancassurance, Agency, OEM, Broking, Retail Direct Channels, and Digital collaborations, we are committed to providing both Suraksha and Bharosa to all our consumers. Leveraging a vast network that includes over 22000+ SBI branches, plus agents, financial alliances, OEMs, and digital partners, we extend our services to even the most remote areas of India. Our offerings cater to Retail, Corporate, SME and Rural segments, and our diverse product portfolio ensures accessibility through both digital and physical channels.

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. Its 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.

AboutBharatGen

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.

Ai+ Smartphone has announced special festive pricing for its two models, exclusively during Flipkart Big Billion Days. Ai+ Pulse (4G) will be priced at Rs. 4,499*, down from Rs. 5,999, while Ai+ Nova (5G) will retail at Rs. 6,999*, down from Rs. 8,999. Prices go live with 24-hour early access for Flipkart Plus and Black members starting September 23.

Ai+ smartphone

Both phones feature a 6.7-inch HD display with high refresh rates (Nova 120 Hz; Pulse 90 Hz), a 50 MP AI dual-camera system, and a 5000 mAh battery for all-day use. They also include a side fingerprint sensor, expandable storage up to 1 TB, and come in vibrant colours: Black, Blue, Green, Pink, and Purple. Powered by NxtQuantum OS, India’s sovereign mobile operating system, the devices deliver privacy, security, and everyday performance tailored for users.

This festive season, Ai+ smartphone is a strong gifting choice for people who want world-class performance, bold design, and sovereign data privacy in one seamless device. With these special prices, Pulse and Nova are within reach for more families, designed to delight every member of the household.

Availability

• Platform: Flipkart during Big Billion Days

• Early access: September 22 for Flipkart Plus and Black members

• Prices: Pulse ₹4,499* (earlier Rs. 5,999); Nova Rs. 6,999*(earlier Rs. 8,999)

About NxtQuantum Shift Technologies
NxtQuantum Shift Technologies is a deep-tech Indian company building secure, sovereign digital platforms for the mobile-first world. Founded by Madhav Sheth, the company develops NxtQuantum OS, India’s first sovereign mobile operating system, and is committed to building technology that is authored in India and globally competitive.

Moglix, one of Asia’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms, announced at Electronica India 2025 in Bangalore that it has onboarded more than 50 suppliers on its platform. This marks an important milestone in providing enterprises with access to diverse, high-quality industrial and electronic components, helping streamline procurement in an increasingly complex global environment.

Rahul Garg, Founder and CEO, Moglix at Electronica 2025

India’s electronics industry is witnessing rapid growth, with production projected to rise from around $130 billion in 2025 to $500 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 26 percent. Exports are expected to grow from $28 billion to $61 billion in the same period, driven by rising demand across mobile phones, consumer electronics, automotive, green energy, defence, telecom, and medical equipment. As the ecosystem shifts from reliance on imported sub-systems to greater local assembly, integration, and value addition, the need for trusted component suppliers, strategic sourcing partners, and authorized distribution channels has never been more critical.

Moglix’s platform today provides enterprises access to more than 50 authorized brands, supported by global consolidation, multi-currency billing, alternate sourcing options, and just-in-time deliveries. Moglix continues to deepen its industry specialization and evolve its capabilities, providing enterprises ranging from EMS companies and startups to large OEMs with end-to-end procurement support. By combining authenticity through direct partnerships with trusted brands, nationwide delivery backed by its logistics network, tailored custom solutions, and advanced inventory management via Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Moglix ensures customers can compress lead times, reduce downtime, manage costs, and scale operations seamlessly.

Serving industries such as automotive, consumer durables, defence, industrial, lighting, solar, telecom, and energy meters, Moglix is further expanding its role as a trusted partner in the electronics ecosystem.

Rahul Garg, Founder and CEO of Moglix, said, “India is rapidly emerging as a hub for electronics and semiconductors, and resilient supply chains will determine how fast and how far we can scale. By connecting global technology leaders with Indian enterprises, Moglix is enabling the country’s vision of becoming a trusted player in the global value chain.”

Among the global suppliers now part of Moglix’s network are the SCHURTER Group (Switzerland), a leader in safe power and circuit protection; Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics (China), a major semiconductor design and manufacturing enterprise; MoMAGIC Technologies (India), an IoT and data science-driven company; and Motor-Comm Electronics (China), a fast-growing provider of high-speed Ethernet and connectivity solutions.

With a strong presence across India’s major industrial hubs including Bangalore, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Vadodara, Jaipur, and Kolkata, Moglix continues to strengthen its role as a one-stop partner for both commodity MRO products and specialized electronic components, enabling enterprises to scale with speed, reliability, and resilience.

About Rahul Garg

Rahul Garg is the Founder & CEO of Moglix, one of Asia’s largest industrial supply chain platforms. A first-generation entrepreneur, he is steering India’s ambition to become a global hub for advanced manufacturing and semiconductors by building resilient, technology-led procurement ecosystems. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur, ISB Hyderabad, and Harvard Business School, Rahul has been recognized among Fortune 40 Under 40, Forbes Tycoons of Tomorrow, and IIT Kanpur Distinguished Alumnus. Before founding Moglix, he held leadership roles at Google Asia and Freescale Semiconductor, where he led semiconductor design initiatives and holds 16+ patents.

In a grand gesture marking the 75th birthday of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Gujarat-based solar manufacturer Goldi Solar has unveiled a breakthrough innovation – the world’s largest solar PV module. Named NaMo Saur Samrat, this record-breaking module was produced at the company’s manufacturing unit in Kosamba, Gujarat, as a tribute to the Prime Minister’s visionary leadership and his commitment to advancing India’s renewable energy revolution.

Goldi Solar Unveils World’s Largest Solar Module in Honour of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s 75th Birthday

The NaMo Saur Samrat is not just a solar panel; it is a manufacturing marvel, embodying the scale, precision, and ambition that define a new era of Indian innovation. Goldi Solar stated that the initiative celebrates the Prime Minister’s key role in placing India at the forefront of the global solar energy transition. While China may have pioneered solar PV manufacturing, India today represents Atmanirbhar Bharat at its peak – proving that when it comes to self-reliance at a gigantic scale, India leads the way.

Dimensions of 75 Inches for 75th Birthday

Carrying deep symbolic value, the module has been engineered to exact dimensions of 75 inches in width and 150 inches in length, representing the Prime Minister’s 75th year. This extraordinary feat reflects the company’s commitment to combining symbolism with world-class engineering excellence. With a capacity/output of 1750 Wp, the module establishes a new benchmark for size, efficiency, and ambition in the global solar industry.

The massive module integrates advanced TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) technology, boosting efficiency and power output by minimizing energy loss. By embedding next-generation technology into a module of such scale, Goldi Solar reinforces its reputation for precision-driven, future-ready manufacturing.

Backed by aggressive expansion, Goldi Solar has scaled its production capacity to 14.7 GW, with plans for further growth. Speaking on the occasion, Capt. Ishver Dholakia, Founder & Managing Director of Goldi Solar said, “Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India is advancing decisively towards sustainability, having already achieved over half of its 2030 target of 500 GW renewable energy capacity. The NaMo Saur Samrat is a landmark achievement,a symbol of India’s Atmanirbhar strength and a shining example of manufacturing excellence on a global stage. This is our greatest tribute to the Prime Minister, and our commitment to building a greener, self-reliant India that will power generations to come.”

Chattels Design, Bangalores award-winning interior design company, and one of the leading Interior Designers in Bangalore is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new Experience Center in the heart of JP Nagar. This milestone reflects the firm’s commitment to innovative, highly personalised homes supported by technology, craftsmanship, and customer-centric service. With established branches in Whitefield and Hebbal, this JP Nagar Experience Center becomes Chattels Design’s third location in Bangalore, expanding its reach and accessibility across the city.

Step inside the JP Nagar Experience Center to witness Chattels Design’s premium quality, creative innovation, and expert craftsmanship for personalised interiors

Recognised for Excellence
Recently honoured as “Iconic Luxury Interiors Brand of the Year 2025” at the India Design Awards and “Most Innovative & Futuristic Interior Design Firm of the Year 2023” at the Architecture and Interior Design Excellence Awards, Chattels Design continues to set new benchmarks in luxury and creativity.

Built for Quality & Timely Delivery
With two state-of-the-art in-house manufacturing units, the company ensures uncompromising quality and on-time project delivery, an assurance that sets it apart in the industry.

A Step Into the Future of Interior Design
Launched in July 2025, the Experience Center offers Virtual Reality-based home tours, curated material libraries, and one-on-one design consultations. Visitors can explore green products, modular concepts, and trend-forward interiors. From designing an ideal home to sampling bespoke furniture, every square inch of the center is designed to enlighten and inspire.

Explore, Visualise, and Design at Our Experience Center

• Professional lifestyle-aligned design consultations.

• VR Home Interior Experience for immersive visualisation

• One-App Customer Support for real-time updates and communication.

• 100 % customised home interior design solutions.

• Walk-throughs of living rooms, modular kitchens, master bedrooms, and wardrobe installations.

• Smart-home integrations and free quotation within 24 hours.

Quote from the Founder
“At Chattels Design, Our vision is to redefine how Bangalore citizens experience their living environments through personalised, cutting-edge designs that reflect their personality,” said Itisha Jalan, Founder of Chattels Design. “This new Experience Center offers clients an opportunity to explore, interact with, and visualise their ideal homes.”

About Chattels Design
Established in Bangalore, Chattels Design has transformed over 2,500+ homes across South India with award-winning interiors, space planning, and bespoke furniture. Backed by more than seven years of experience and two dedicated manufacturing units, the firm delivers a seamless blend of creativity, precision, and timely execution.

Visit Us Today!
Explore the new Experience Center in JP Nagar to see how your dream space can be made real. Book a free design consultation, browse our curated portfolio, and discuss your project with our experienced designers.

Book Now: www.chattelsdesign.com/contact
Call: +91-8861963344

In a rare and revolutionary move, renowned solar scientist and climate crusader Professor Chetan Singh Solanki, often called India’s “Solar Man” and “Solar Gandhi”, has announced his resignation from IIT Bombay to dedicate himself fully to saving humanity from the grave crisis of climate change.

Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki quits IITB to Fight Climate Change

Professor Solanki has spent over two decades at IIT Bombay, playing a pioneering role in solar energy education and research – writing several books on solar, securing patents, creating online courses and setting up India’s largest research centre on solar energy.

Coming from a simple farmer family from a small non-descript village in Madhya Pradesh, he did a master’s degree from IIT Bombay, did a PhD on solar energy in Europe, and returned to India in 2004 to serve his country. Gradually he became one of India’s leading voices on the subject of solar energy.

In the year 2020, Prof. Solanki started the Energy Swaraj Yatra through a special solar bus to bring awareness about the serious issue of climate change and to make common citizens, educational institutions and government machinery take action in the right direction. This yatra will conclude in Dec. 2030. During this journey, he also took a pledge not to go home for 11 years and made his solar bus his home. In the last five years, Prof. Solanki has traveled 68000 km across the country by staying in the solar bus and gave more than 1650 lectures on the subject of climate change. In his journey, he also understood the inaction of common people and institutions towards climate change and created many programs for solutions like energy literacy, Indore Climate Mission, etc.

But now, he says, awareness is not enough – we need action. He said that “the limit of 2 degrees Celsius global warming – beyond which climate change will become irreversible – is only 20 to 25 years away. If we cross this limit of global warming, the very existence of human life will be in danger. And our life will not only become difficult but also expensive to live everyday.

Prof. Solanki says that “We are living in a now or never type of situation. We are living in a climate emergency and the world is fast asleep.“

To solve this, Prof. Solanki asks everyone a simple question: “When our income is limited, our expenses are also limited. Similarly, when the size of the earth is limited, all its resources like minerals, soil are limited – then how come the number of our buildings, vehicles and clothes is constantly increasing” He believes that to stop climate change, we all have to adopt the mantra of “Finite Earth – Finite Consumption”, which is the basic mantra of The Finite Earth Movement started by him. Prof. Solankis photo of torn socks and his “I can afford, but nature cannot” is an example of this basic mantra.

Announcing his resignation from IIT Bombay, he said, “I chose purpose over prestige because we are now living in a climate emergency, which is becoming a threat to human existence on the planet.“

Prof. Solanki has started the Finite Earth Movement (FEM), which is based on the simple truth that “On a finite planet, unlimited consumption is not possible.” His goal is to engage about one billion people in climate action in just the next three years through FEM. “My resignation is not just a career change, but a call to duty,” he said. “IIT Bombay gave me prestige, but now FEM is the seed of purpose.”

23 October 2025 will be Prof. Solankis last working day at IIT Bombay. He called on citizens, institutions and governments across the world to join the Finite Earth Movement and make finite living not just a national but an international mission, as climate change is a problem of entire humanity.

Visit www.thefiniteearth.org to learn more and join the movement.

• Flipkart Minutes will bring The Big Billion Days 2025’s biggest deals to customers doorsteps in 10 minutes across 19 cities and 3,000 pincodes

• Early access and rewards for Flipkart Plus and Black members to enhance the festive experience

• Unbeatable offers across grocery, mobiles, electronics, fruits & vegetables, beauty, personal care, and more

• Access to fresh fruits and vegetables starting at Rs 9, delivering quality fresh produce to customers’ doorsteps

• Regional festive selection with over 900 categories available at the best value

• Homegrown lifestyle brands like Farmley, GOBOULT, boAt, Himalaya, Beardo, BellaVita, Ajmal, and premium global brands like Faces Canada, Lakme, Maybelline New York, Nivea and many more

• Indulge your festive cravings with up to 50% off on gourmet favourites from brands like Akshayakalpa, 24 Mantra, Dairy Craft, Sleepy Owl, Organic India, Epigamia, and the likes

• Get the best deals on Olive Oil, Coffee & Tea, Pulses & Millets with up to 50% off

• From lipsticks at Rs 49 and up to 80% off on deodorants, perfumes, and soaps, to the festive hampers from D2C brands like Anand Sweets and Cadbury, among others

• Some of the leading gourmet brands like Habanero, Samyang, WickedGud, Barilla, Monin syrups, Ceylon teas, and Raw Pressery juices, among several others will be available

As Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, gears up for the 12th edition of its flagship shopping festival, The Big Billion Days 2025 (TBBD), Flipkart Minutes, its quick commerce offering, is set to enhance customer experience through 10-minute deliveries starting at midnight. With Flipkart Minutes, TBBD is ready to become the fastest shopping festival with millions of products, best deals, and convenience delivered across markets in just minutes. Through its presence across 19 cities and 3,000 pin codes, Flipkart Minutes will offer customers access to all TBBD great deals and offers across a broad range of categories, including mobiles, electronics, daily essentials, beauty, personal care, grocery, and many more.

Flipkart Minutes Turns The Big Billion Days into Indias Fastest Shopping Festival with 10-minute Doorstep Delivery Starting at Midnight

The Big Billion Days sale on Flipkart Minutes will go live with an unmatched festive assortment, operational 24 hours across cities for the entire duration of the event. Customers can look forward to blockbuster deals on the latest products and must-haves, all delivered in just 10 minutes. Tier 2+ markets such as Ambala, Guwahati, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Patna continue to be major growth drivers of festive adoption on Flipkart Minutes.

Hemant Badri, Senior Vice President, Head of Flipkart Minutes, Supply Chain, Customer Experience & ReCommerce, Flipkart, said, “As consumers prepare to witness the magic of The Big Billion Days 2025, Flipkart Minutes is poised to redefine the experience of India’s biggest shopping festival. Within a year, Minutes has established itself as the fastest-growing quick commerce platform in the country, built on innovation, value, and selection being its core strengths. This festive season, we are bringing everything from blockbuster smartphones and electronics to local sweets and festive hampers to customers’ doorsteps in minutes. Our growing presence ensures that customers everywhere, not just in metros but also across Tier 2 and emerging markets, can access value and deals instantly. What makes this year significant is the opportunity to extend the promise of The Big Billion Days beyond scale and selection, into speed, making it possible for millions of households to celebrate without compromise. Our continued focus is on building a resilient and technology-led ecosystem that combines reliability with reach, shaping the future of quick commerce while reinforcing Flipkart’s commitment to serving diverse customer needs across India.”

What’s New on Flipkart Minutes This Big Billion Days Sale

Early Access & Rewards

• 24-hour early access for Flipkart Plus and Black members, offering visibility on blockbuster deals

• New reward features such as Boost Up! (multiplying SuperCoin savings up to 10x) and Sale Price Live CoinBack Hour (up to 100% CoinBack in SuperCoins on eligible purchases)

Smartphones

• iPhone 17 will be available on Flipkart Minutes, alongside top smartphones such as Apple iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S24 5G, Motorola Edge 60 Fusion 5G, Apple iPhone 16 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G, Oppo K13X, Realme P4 5G, Poco F7, Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro, and Vivo T4x 5G

• Real-time smartphone exchange on Flipkart Minutes, making it India’s first hyperlocal platform where customers can trade in their old devices and upgrade to new smartphones instantly during the sale

Electronics and Gadgets

• Wide array of electronics including Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), boAt Aavante Bar 480, Samsung Fit 3, Redmi Move, Philips Multigroomer Trimmer, Samsung Galaxy Book 4, Fujifilm Instax Mini Film Rolls, Logitech Wireless Mouse, Ambrane MagSafe, Apple chargers, Philips Hair Straightener, and the Apple iPad A16

Beauty, Personal Care & Essentials

• Unmatched festive offers such as up to 80% off on deodorants and perfumes, lipsticks from Rs 49, up to 70% off on shampoos and diapers, up to 50% off on whey proteins, sanitary pads from Rs 59, up to 80% off on dry fruits, olive oil, coffee and tea, pulses & millets up to 50% off

• Homegrown brands like Himalaya, Beardo, BellaVita, Ajmal, and premium global brands like Faces Canada, Lakme, Maybelline New York, Nivea, among others

Swadeshi Brands
Celebrating the spirit of Bharat, the platform will feature a wide selection of beloved Swadeshi brands such as Chitale Bandhu, Bedekar, Suhana, Bikaji, Balaji, Chheda’s, Gowardhan, Priyagold, Rajdhani, Sunrise, Ananda, Paras, and more, bringing local flavours and festive favourites closer to customers, in just minutes

Festive Gifting Specials

• Over 900 categories will be available at best value with festive-only consumer packs from Cadbury, Anand Sweets, Chaknow by Anand, Haldirams, Bikaneri Basket, and DMB, bringing hyperlocal regional and artisanal festive products to consumers for the first time

• Access to fresh fruits and vegetables starting at Rs 9, delivering quality fresh produce to customers’ doorsteps

• Indulge your festive cravings with up to 50% off on gourmet favourites from brands like Akshayakalpa, 24 Mantra, Dairy Craft, Sleepy Owl, Organic India, Epigamia, and the likes

• Assorted fruit boxes and regional festive selections, including sweets, dairy, bakery, and local favourites, bringing authentic festive flavours to doorsteps in minutes

Emerging and D2C Brands to look out for

• Some of the leading gourmet brands like Habanero, Samyang, WickedGud, Barilla, Monin syrups, Ceylon teas, and Raw Pressery juices, among several others will be available

• D2C brand partnerships with Farmley, GOBOULT, boAt, Himalaya, Beardo, Yogabar, Cycle Agarbatti, Mamaearth, BellaVita, Ajmal, Faces Canada, Lakme, Maybelline New York, Nivea, and many more, offering consumers access to emerging and fast-growing brands

About Flipkart

The Flipkart Group is one of India’s leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Cleartrip and super.money.

Established in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of sellers, merchants, and small businesses to participate in Indias digital commerce revolution. With a registered user base of more than 500 million, Flipkarts marketplace offers over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Today, there are over 1.4 million sellers on the platform, including Shopsy sellers. With a focus on empowering and delighting every Indian by delivering value through technology and innovation, Flipkart has created thousands of jobs in the ecosystem while empowering generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Flipkart has pioneered services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI, Easy Returns, and UPI. These customer-centric innovations focus on enhancing digital payment offerings for all customers while making online shopping more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians.

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