IIFL Finance, one of India’s leading financial institutions, has engaged with Consentin by Leegality, a Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) compliance platform, to implement end-to-end DPDP compliance.

Ketan Anand (Consetin by Leegality), Kailash Gaonkar, Mehekka Oberoi, Shanker Ramrakhiani, Gaurav Sharma (IIFL), Sapan Parekh, Pushkal Dubey (Leegality)

This engagement marks one of the first large-scale implementations of a Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) compliance platform in the Indian BFSI sector. Consentin will serve as the technology backbone for IIFL Finance’s efforts to align with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

With the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 enacted – and binding DPDP Rules expected soon – every business that handles personal data in India will soon be required to implement systems for consent, data processing, and governance.

IIFL Finance shall deploy the entire Consentin platform-spanning consent lifecycle governance, data discovery and mapping, cookie compliance, data impact assessment, and audit-ready policy workflows across all its loan businesses.

“At IIFL Finance, we view data privacy not just as a regulatory necessity, but as a strategic pillar of trust and transparency with our customers,” said Gaurav Sharma, CTO at IIFL Finance. “With the Consentin engagement, we will be able to operationalize this trust at scale – across verticals.“

Developed by Leegality – Consentin is designed to meet the full spectrum of DPDP compliance needs of privacy, legal, compliance, and IT teams. It brings together all the moving parts of DPDP compliance into one secure, easy to implement platform.

“IIFL Finance’s platform-wide adoption of Consentin is a strong signal that enterprises are now thinking about DPDP compliance as a core part of their digital infrastructure stack” said Shivam Singla, CEO, Leegality. “We’re excited to roll out what is likely India’s first DPDP compliance deployment.“

About ConsentIn
Consentin is a DPDP compliance platform created by Leegality. Consentin helps enterprises manage the full spectrum of DPDP requirements – consent, notices, data governance, risk management, audit trails and regulatory reporting – through a single platform.

About IIFL Finance
IIFL Finance is one of India’s largest financial institutions, serving over 8 million customers across urban and rural India. Its portfolio spans loans, housing finance, microfinance, capital markets, and insurance and it manages a total AUM of 78,000+ crore

Guna Solar Private Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing Solar EPC companies based in Chennai, has successfully commissioned a 994.2kW rooftop solar power plant for Modine Thermal Systems Private Limited at their state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in SIPCOT, Sriperumbudur.

Actual picture of solar rooftop plant installed by Guna Solar Pvt. Ltd. at the facility of Modine Thermal Systems Private Limited at Sriperumbudur

The project has been financed by SIDBI under OPEX model, ensuring zero upfront investment for Modine Thermal. Under the OPEX model, Guna Solar not only conceived the project but also executed complete EPC and will provide long-term O&M services, ensuring uninterrupted clean energy for decades to come.

Under the OPEX model, Guna Solar retains ownership of the rooftop solar plant and has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Modine Thermal to supply electricity at 50% of the prevailing grid tariff. This results in immediate and significant savings – effectively reducing Modine’s power costs by 50% from Day One.

Commenting on the project, Rajesh Rangarajan, MD & CEO, Guna Solar, said, “We believe in creating value for industries by converting unused rooftops into revenue-saving assets. Our financing models – CAPEX, Lease, Deferred CAPEX, and OPEX – make solar accessible to every company, regardless of their upfront budget.”

According to R Sathish, Managing Director, Modine Thermal Systems Pvt. Ltd., “It gives us great pride to share that our Modine India factory has embraced renewable energy by installing a solar power plant at our facility in Sriperumbudur. Thanks to Guna Solar and its Leadership team’s professionalism and expertise, which enabled seamless collaboration & execution, allowing us to move closer to our green energy goals. This project, through the OPEX Model & PPA, besides ZERO upfront investment, will enable us to source power at an affordable, pre-determined cost for a long time.” Additionally, he noted that this not only reflects our commitment to sustainability but also supports energy independence, reliable & efficient power, thereby reducing our carbon footprint & making our journey towards a greener future.

For Guna Solar, this installation is yet another accomplishment as the plant was completed in 100 days, with best-in-class equipment, precision engineering, and stringent safety standards. According to Rajesh, this gives us confidence that Guna Solar has come of age in delivering customized, flexible solar solutions across India – helping clients achieve both economic and environmental goals.

Dwelling on the salient features of the project, Jordi Aragones Juncosa, CTO, Guna Solar, said, the project has been developed under a net metering arrangement. This ensures full energy utilization and enhances the economic viability of the plant for Modine Thermal. The plant employs advanced DC optimization with module-level electronics, enabling individual panel monitoring for enhanced diagnostics, Superior energy yield, even under shade or roof obstructions, and High-resolution analytics to drive operational efficiency.

Importantly, to ensure personnel and asset safety, the system includes module-level rapid shutdown capability, aligned with evolving global safety standards such as FM Global. This allows quick system deactivation during emergencies or maintenance.

About Guna Solar Private Limited

Guna Solar is a pioneering clean energy company with a decade-long legacy of delivering high-performance and investment-backed solar solutions that power industries, institutions, and commercial spaces across India. Now in its 11th year of operations, Guna Solar has successfully executed 180+ projects across India, helping clients cut electricity costs and accelerate their sustainability goals.

Headquartered in Chennai with offices in Bangalore and New Delhi, Guna Solar offers end-to-end solar services-from project conceptualization and precision engineering to construction, financing, and long-term asset management. The company also invests in select projects under PPA and lease models, enabling zero-upfront cost solutions for clients.

Known for its creative problem-solving and rigorous engineering, Guna Solar delivers rooftop and ground-mounted systems with an unwavering focus on safety, quality, and long-term performance. Its flexible engagement models – CAPEX, deferred CAPEX, lease, and OPEX/PPA-allow organizations to choose what best fits their financial and operational needs.

With 10+ years of proven impact and a passionate team driving innovation, Guna Solar is not just installing solar plants-it is powering India’s clean energy future with intelligence, creativity, and commitment.

For more information, visit www.gunasolar.com.

Housing.com, the countrys leading real estate technology platform, has announced the launch of its much-anticipated annual event, Mega Home Utsav 2025. Now in its ninth edition, the flagship property festival will run from September 10 to October 15, 2025, coinciding with the festive season to provide homebuyers with a unique and extended opportunity to explore exclusive property deals across the country.

Housing.com launches Mega Home Utsav 2025

Coinciding with the period of high-value festive purchases, Housing.com will present an extensive collection of residential properties and investment opportunities through this all-digital event. With participation from over 3,800 developers and channel partners, the event will cover more than 30 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata, among others.

Last year, Mega Home Utsav engaged over 53 million users, while Housing New Home 2025 surpassed this benchmark with equally impressive participation. This year, Mega Home Utsav 2025 is expected to cross a record 55 million reach, reaffirming Housing.com’s leadership as the country’s most trusted real estate platform.

This year, Housing.com is enhancing the homebuying experience with new features. Homebuyers can easily find their ideal property using personalized recommendations and smart search tools. Interactive formats like Housing Shorts and immersive audio walkthroughs make exploring listings more engaging.

“At Housing.com, we believe finding a home should be exciting, seamless, and empowering. With Mega Home Utsav 2025, we’re bringing unmatched choices, exclusive offers, and verified listings-all backed by our commitment to transparency and trust-so home seekers can explore opportunities with confidence and ease at every step of their journey. This event is more than just a Housing.com initiative; it’s a collective effort driven by our trusted network of developers, brokers, and channel partners. Their unwavering commitment over the years has been instrumental in shaping the home buying journey for millions across the country. Together, we are creating a platform that combines scale, expertise, and integrity to help home seekers make informed decisions and move closer to their dream homes,” said Mr. Amit Masaldan, Chief Revenue Officer, Housing.com.

Some of the leading developers showcasing their properties include Casagrand Builder Private Limited, Hiranandani Developers Pvt Ltd, Sattva Group, Provident Housing Ltd (Puravankara Group), Raheja Group, Assetz Property Group, Ashiana Housing Limited, Gera Developments, Kalpataru Group, Prestige Group, Sobha Limited, Adarsh Realty, Ruparel Realty, Vasavi Group, Cybercity Builders and Developers Pvt Ltd, Arvind Smartspaces Ltd and Pride Group, among others.

To make homeownership even more accessible during this festival, several developers are offering attractive deals. For instance, Assetz Property Group is offering a 36-month Pre-EMI holiday on select 3 & 4 BHK homes, while TG Developers is providing a 12-month EMI holiday. GRC Infra Pvt Ltd is extending Pre-EMI relief until handovers begin, and Brigade Group is allowing buyers to pay only 20% now and the rest by March 2026-with special launch benefits for the first 100 units. Additionally, Casa is presenting its limited-time ’96 Hours Offer,’ giving home seekers even more reasons to explore and secure their dream home during this festival.

To ensure maximum reach and impact, Housing.com will roll out a comprehensive omni-channel marketing campaign leveraging OTT, YouTube, Meta platforms, digital networks, PR initiatives, podcasts, and thought leadership articles-creating a seamless and engaging experience for home seekers across multiple touchpoints.

With its proven legacy of trust and innovation, Mega Home Utsav 2025 promises to once again redefine festive property buying in India, connecting motivated buyers with verified properties through smarter tools, immersive content, and unmatched reach.

About REA India Pte. Ltd.

REA India is a subsidiary of REA Group Ltd. (ASX: REA), a leading digital real estate business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and part of the NewsCorp family.

REA India owns Housing.com, the country’s leading real estate technology platform. With a vision to change the way India experiences property, the platform helps consumers throughout their buying, renting, and selling journey. It also offers a robust suite of Self services-such as smart listing tools, digital assistance-empowering home seekers and owners to manage their property needs with ease and online rent payment. These offerings enhance convenience, improve listing visibility, and enable direct engagement for both property owners and seekers.

For businesses, Housing.com offers advertising and listing products for developers and agents, as well as exclusive sales and marketing solutions. It also offers Housing Studio, a suite of innovative AR&VR content to drive better engagement.

REA India operates across 30+ offices nationwide, with its corporate headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana.

SIG Tattva, the corporate venture capital arm of Somany Impresa Group (promoter group of AGI Greenpac Limited – BSE: 500187 and Hindware Home Innovation Limited – BSE: 542905), announced an investment of INR 3.5 crore in Crion Technologies, a pioneering company developing advanced digital solutions in IoT, AI, AR/VR, and cloud technologies.

Shashvat Somany, Founder of SIG Tattva during the launch event

Crion’s flagship digital twin platform, Clonos, is redefining asset management by providing real-time insights and predictive capabilities, helping enterprises drive efficiency, reduce downtime, and make smarter decisions.

Vishnuvardhan Jayachandran, CEO of Crion Technologies, said, “We are thrilled to partner with SIG Tattva. This collaboration gives us the momentum to scale faster, accelerate product development, and take Clonos into new markets. What excites us most is working with an industry group that truly understands how transformative technologies can reshape manufacturing, utilities, and infrastructure. Together, we can unlock meaningful impact at scale.”

Alongside the investment, SIG Tattva also launched its flagship ‘Pilot Before Pitch (PBP)‘ program – an industry-first initiative designed to reshape how start-ups and enterprises collaborate. The launch brought together leading venture capital firms, start-ups, academia, and senior leaders from Somany Impresa Group for a day of open innovation. Participating VCs included Huddle Ventures, TVS Capital, Pontaq, Alteria Capital, Arali Ventures, Forge, and Nirman Venture, among others. The program featured start-up showcases, interactive discussions, and a panel with industry, VC, and academic stakeholders on how models like PBP can accelerate adoption of breakthrough solutions in real-world contexts.

Commenting on the dual announcement, Shashvat Somany, Founder of SIG Tattva, said, “We are proud to announce our investment with Crion Technologies, a partnership that sets the tone for the kind of deep-tech ventures we want to back and scale. What excites us about Clonos is its ability to prove value quickly inside industrial operations – a critical requirement for technologies looking to scale. And with the launch of our Pilot Before Pitch program, we want to give start-ups the opportunity to validate solutions in real-world environments and then support them to scale. It’s about creating a model where industry and innovation grow hand-in-hand.”

As part of the PBP launch, SIG Tattva hosted leading venture capital firms, incubators, and accelerators at AGI Greenpac’s Bhongir Glass Manufacturing Plant – India’s largest glass bottle manufacturing facility. The visit showcased the Group’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and demonstrated how start-ups can engage with SIG Tattva to access industry-scale environments, operational expertise, and execution pathways. Participants also explored opportunities to co-create solutions and advance open innovation through pilots in live industrial settings.

Sriharsha Bandaluppi, Head of SIG Tattva, added, “The Pilot Before Pitch launch is an opportunity to bring the ecosystem together, with venture investors, academia, and start-ups under one roof. This collaboration highlighted the role industry can play in working alongside innovators to accelerate adoption. The visit to our Bhongir plant further reinforced this spirit, giving participants a first-hand view of the scale at which solutions can be tested and our commitment to building a truly collaborative model for India’s start-up ecosystem.”

With PBP, SIG Tattva aims to build one of India’s most collaborative deep-tech ecosystems – where start-ups, investors, and industry co-create solutions for the future.

About SIG Tattva
SIG Tattva, the corporate venture capital arm of Somany Impresa Group, empowers visionary founders and transformative startups. Inspired by the Sanskrit word “Tattva” – meaning essence, principle, or fundamental truth – the platform reflects a commitment to truth, excellence, and progress.

Focusing on early-stage ventures in deep-tech manufacturing, enterprise SaaS, clean technologies, next-generation e-commerce, and disruptive product innovations, SIG Tattva goes beyond capital to provide strategic guidance, industry access, and operational expertise. By bridging entrepreneurs with real-world industrial ecosystems, it aims to accelerate breakthrough ideas and strengthen India’s deep-tech innovation landscape.

• Collect CoLabs is Spocto X’s flagship invite only forum, bringing together lenders, regulators and technology leaders to exchange ideas, address systemic challenges and co-create solutions for the future of collections.

• Partnering with FACE, the RBI-recognised Self-Regulatory Organisation in the FinTech sector, brought additional depth and credibility to this edition of Collect CoLabs. FACE’s role ensured that discussions on AI-driven collections were anchored in compliance, borrower protection, and regulatory alignment.

• Themed “Building Tomorrow’s Collections: AI Technology with Compliant Foundations“, the forum focused on balancing innovation with compliance as a foundation for trust and systemic resilience.

• Five core themes emerged – usage of agentic AI, contextual bots, regulatory alignment, governance, and shared industry frameworks – signaling a shift from recovery-led to proactive, trust-led collections.

Collect CoLabs – a Spocto X initiative hosted its sixth edition in partnership with Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE). Being Indias most exclusive forum for collection leaders, it brought together over 20 senior leaders from banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and regulatory bodies to chart the next phase of debt collections in India.

Collection leaders gathered for Collect CoLabs in New Delhi

When Spocto X first conceived Collect CoLabs, the intent was clear, to create a neutral, high-trust forum where CXOs and regulators could exchange candid views on the future of collections. With six successful editions and insights from over 80 industry experts over time, the initiative has evolved into a premier thought-leadership platform for the collections ecosystem.

The Collect CoLabs forum, co-hosted by FACE, served a combined role of knowledge sharing and highlighted the strategic shift towards Agentic AI as a dynamic orchestrator of collections, capable of real-time campaign adaptation. With participation from leading institutions such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Paytm, Muthoot Finance, etc, the discussions underscored how this technical advancement demands rigorous model risk management, emphasizing the need for AI that is not only powerful but also explainable, auditable, and regulator-ready. As an industry expert noted, “The real key lies in model risk management: it’s not enough to simply deploy AI; we must also understand exactly what the model is designed to do.” This sentiment was echoed in discussions on contextual conversational AI, where the focus moved beyond scripts to creating intelligent, personalized interactions that maintain borrower trust, especially in early-stage collections.

A critical technical hurdle addressed was the lack of regulatory clarity and standardization. Leaders called for a centralized, regulator-validated repository to ensure consistent interpretation of RBI guidelines across banks, NBFCs, and fintechs. This initiative is seen as foundational for scaling technology responsibly, as it removes ambiguity and enables the development of shared compliance frameworks. Sugandh Saxena, CEO of FACE, noted the value of the forum in this endeavor, stating, “For FACE, Collect co labs is an effort to bring collections into the mainstream conversation and ensure that borrower protection, compliance, and innovation move forward hand in hand. As the RBI-recognised SRO in the FinTech sector, FACE believes forums like these can elevate collections from a backroom function to a boardroom priority, creating the collaborative bridges between lenders, fintechs, and regulators that will define the industry’s future.”

The dialogue culminated in a move from theory to actionable technical frameworks. Proposals included embedding compliance directly into engagement systems through features like multilingual disclosure and seamless human escalation mechanisms. This aligns with the vision of AI as a collaborative tool, a point elaborated on by Himanshu Kateja, Product Head at Spocto X, who defined the next evolution as “a deep collaboration where the system can take inputs, reason, and make cognitive decisions.” The collective outcome was a clear roadmap positioning collections as a function driven by accountable technology and fortified by industry-wide cooperation, set to advance further in the future editions of the series.

About Spocto X – A Yubi Company
Spocto X, a Yubi Group company, is a leading end-to-end debt collections platform, revolutionizing collection mechanisms for banks and consumers worldwide. Spocto X has prevented over 9 Crore accounts from becoming non-performing assets, saving INR 50,000 Crores+ in expected credit losses. With 50+ top financial institutions as clients and a MENA presence headquartered in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Spocto X is at the forefront of innovation. Acquired in 2022, Spocto is part of the Yubi Group of Companies led by Founder & CEO Gaurav Kumar. Yubi is the world’s only technology company powering the end-to-end debt lifecycle, facilitating over ₹1,40,000 Cr in debt volumes, reducing collections costs by 57%, and fostering inclusivity and transparency in the financial ecosystem. Together, Yubi and Spocto X are democratizing capital flow and reshaping the future of finance. Learn more at www.spocto.com.

About FACE
The Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) is the RBI Recognised Self-Regulatory Organisation in the FinTech Sector (SRO-FT). FACE brings together over 240 FinTech companies to advance customer-centric financial services that are safe, suitable, and transparent, delivering positive outcomes for society and the economy.

Website: faceofindia.org.

India’s biggest Punjabi pop icon, Diljit Dosanjh, will bring his chart-topping Aura Tour 2025 to AXA Wonderland, West Kowloon on Sunday, September 28, 2025. For Indian fans, the timing couldn’t be better – a Sunday show makes Hong Kong the perfect destination for a long weekend getaway, blending world-class live music with unforgettable travel experiences.

Diljit Dosanjh’s Aura Tour arrives at AXA Wonderland, Hong Kong on Sept 28, 2025, offering Indian fans an exceptional blend of music, culture, and travel

With multiple daily direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, Hong Kong is one of the most accessible international concert destinations for Indian travellers. Adding to the convenience, Indian travellers can take advantage of Hong Kong’s simple Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) process, which allows visa-free entry for stays of up to 14 days – making a quick concert getaway easier than ever.Beyond the concert, the city offers a mix of adventure, culture, food, and family fun that makes it ideal for a short yet spectacular escape.

At AXA Wonderland, an iconic venue that has welcomed some of the world’s most renowned performers, fans can expect Dosanjh’s trademark energy, complete with immersive stage design, dazzling visuals and an audience capacity of 10,000.

Tickets are already on sale, ranging from HK$1,390 to HK$2,190, exclusively via KKTIX: tix-get-go.kktix.cc/events/diljitdosanjh-hk-2025.

This milestone stop in Hong Kong is part of a larger journey for Dosanjh, whose global rise has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Diljit Dosanjh stands tall as one of the most influential entertainers of our time – a singer, songwriter, actor and film producer whose journey from Punjab, India to the world stage has inspired millions. With blockbuster performances in Punjabi and Bollywood cinema, he has become a powerhouse actor. As a musician, he made history in 2023 as the first Indian artist to perform at Coachella, bringing Punjabi music to the global audience. Beyond his art, Diljit is celebrated as a fashion icon and cultural ambassador, proudly championing his Punjabi heritage everywhere he goes.

But the music is just the beginning. September is a spectacular time to visit Hong Kong, with the city buzzing with events, attractions and seasonal celebrations. The Hong Kong Summer Viva, officially running June-September, will allow Indian visitors to enjoy a host of city-wide perks – from dining and hotel deals to sightseeing and transport offers – making planning both fun and light on the wallet.

Visitors can join Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th anniversary festivities, where new parades and shows light up the park. Families can also head to Ocean Park to meet the recently turned one-year-old giant panda twins, the first of their kind born in the city. Sports fans won’t want to miss the newly opened CR7 Museum, dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo, while food lovers can savour everything from Michelin-star dim sum to street-side dai pai dong favourites. For the more adventurous, Hong Kong’s rugged outdoors offers island-hopping, scenic hikes, and water sports just minutes from the city centre.

Those choosing to extend their stay beyond the weekend can witness one of Hong Kong’s most iconic cultural spectacles – the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, held during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The fiery ritual, passed down for generations, is one of the city’s most photographed celebrations and a vivid reminder of Hong Kong’s cultural richness.

With Diljit Dosanjh performing in Hong Kong, Indian travellers now have the perfect reason to turn a concert night into a memorable long weekend. From music and culture to family attractions and outdoor adventures, Hong Kong offers something for every traveller, making it the ultimate stage for this unforgettable tour stop.

Indian fans are encouraged to book early to secure their tickets and start planning their long-weekend itinerary. With its seamless connectivity, vibrant cultural calendar, and unique attractions, Hong Kong promises to make the Aura Tour 2025 experience one to remember.

The Aura Tour spans major global destinations, including Kuala Lumpur (24 September), Bangkok (7 December), and a stadium run across Australia and New Zealand, with stops in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and culminating in Auckland.

About Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked with marketing and promoting Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and enhancing visitors experience once they arrive. These include making recommendations to the Government and other relevant bodies on the range and quality of visitor facilities.

The HKTB’s missions are to maximise the social and economic contribution made by tourism to the community of Hong Kong and to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as a unique, world-class, and most desired destination.