Vegas Mall, Dwarka’s largest integrated shopping and lifestyle destination, hosted the 6th edition of its annual Retailers Reward and Recognition ceremony at 5th Deck Imperfecto. The event was aimed at bringing together its community of retailers in order to celebrate outstanding performance from the brands, collaboration, and milestones achieved during the year. This event celebrated the retailers on several levels of achievements, where brands were celebrated for their considerable contribution to the mall’s retail success.
 

Vegas Mall Celebrates Sixth Edition of Retailers Reward and Recognition

The event was attended by Vegas Mall’s senior leadership, including Directors Kanwal Kumar, Suresh Anand,  Shresth Bansal, Anmol Anand, and Sambhav Chhadha, alongside Harsh Vardhan Bansal, Co-Founder and Director, Unity One and Vegas. Their presence made it clear that Vegas Mall is committed to building bridges that go way beyond mere commercial agreements. It involved assembling the finest brands across the verticals within an environment that blended gratitude and warmth. The brands were appreciated not only for their sales figures but also for their ability to provide an excellent shopping experience to their customers.

Ravinder Choudhary, Vice President, Vegas Mall, says, “Hosting the 6th edition of Retailers Reward and Recognition is a reflection of the relationships we have built and the shared commitment that defines the Vegas Mall community. Our retail partners are not just occupants of space but they are co-creators of the experience that brings shoppers back every week. This evening is our way of pausing to acknowledge that contribution and to reaffirm that their growth and ours are inseparable. As we look ahead, we remain committed to creating an environment where exceptional retail can thrive and where the partnerships we celebrate tonight continue to define what a mall community can achieve together.”

The 6th Retailers Reward and Recognition strengthened the bonds within the Vegas Mall retail community, creating an evening of shared pride and renewed momentum. These conversations that have persisted long after the official proceedings have concluded speak volumes about the level of involvement that Vegas Mall has achieved through its relationship with the retailers, one that is founded on mutual respect and shared vision for success.

In universities across India, students frequently talk about IT firms while discussing future career plans. These companies are often associated with strong career growth. What many students do not realize, however, is that behind the world’s leading businesses lies a common technology foundation: SAP.
 

SAP Learning Hub

To help students gain exposure to this global ecosystem early in their careers, SAP is now offering free access to SAP Learning Hub, student edition for students in India. The platform gives students a great opportunity to explore technology skills that are sought by organizations around the world.
 

In industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, AI-powered SAP software is being used for insights to drive improvement in operations. Several leading IT and consulting firms in India like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra also work extensively with SAP systems.
 

With global investments growing in AI, automation, analytics, and cloud technologies, talent demand is also growing for those familiar with enterprise platforms and processes.
 

“Students often associate technology careers only with coding or software development,” said Tine Vandenbreeden, Global VP SIX Partner Solution Enablement, SAP. “But businesses today need talent that understands digital operations across functions like finance, supply chain, HR, analytics, and customer experience. SAP Learning Hub, student edition gives students an opportunity to explore these business technologies early in their academic journey.”
 

The India-specific student access to SAP Learning Hub is intended to remove financial barriers and connect academic experience to in-demand digital jobs.
 

The platform offers a mix of learning resources, access to a community, real SAP practice systems, expert sessions, and two free SAP Certification exam attempts to support career readiness among learners. Built for students from various streams like commerce, engineering, and management, it introduces how SAP technology is used within business environments.
 

Students have access to role-based SAP Learning Journeys that add practical business context to classroom learning.
 

While students prepare for interviews, placements, and technical skills, they don’t usually get to see business systems used inside large organizations. Through SAP Learning Hub, student edition, SAP is making that experience available to students all over India at zero cost. For many students, this may be their first direct exposure to how large businesses operate behind the scenes.
 

To register for the free SAP Learning Hub, student edition, visit learning.sap.com/free-student-edition.

EC-Council, the global credentialing body responsible for the internationally recognized Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification and one of the world’s leading authorities in cybersecurity education, workforce development, and standards-based training, has today announced the launch of its proprietary Adopt. Defend. Govern. (ADG) AI Framework and a free AI Readiness Self-Assessment Tool to help organizations securely adopt, operationalize, and govern artificial intelligence at scale.

EC-Council’s ADG Framework enables secure, governed AI design through structured controls and accountability

Developed with input from practitioners and advisory board members across organizations including Citi, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, KPMG, Deloitte, NTT Data, GE Healthcare, GlobalLogic, Prudential and Salesforce, the ADG Framework gives enterprises a unified operating model; three pillars, 12 minimum controls, and nine governance surfaces. The framework is designed to align with the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, and the NIST AI RMF.

The urgency around AI governance is rising as organizations and enterprises accelerate AI adoption across business operations. Global AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, reflecting the speed and scale of enterprise deployment. Yet governance maturity remains critically low: industry findings show that only 1% of leaders believe their AI governance capabilities have reached maturity, while 78% of executives say they would not feel confident in passing an AI governance audit within the next 90 days.

The widening gap between AI acceleration and AI accountability is increasing pressure on organizations to address technical, societal, operational, and systemic AI risk at the same time. Many are deploying increasingly autonomous AI systems while still relying on fragmented policies, outdated security models, and governance structures that struggle under real-world operating pressure.

The ADG Framework has been developed to close this gap. More than a theoretical governance model, ADG is a practitioner-led execution framework engineered for real-world deployment. Designed by professionals actively managing AI risk in some of the world’s most complex operating environments, the framework establishes enforceable minimum controls, operational validation standards, governance surfaces, implementation overlays, and accountability mechanisms that organizations can apply across AI systems, agentic AI environments, multi-model architectures, and large language model ecosystems.

“Most organizations approached AI with a deploy-first mindset, prioritizing speed while governance and security struggled to keep pace,” said Jay Bavisi, Group President, EC-Council. “The result is that organizations are now scaling AI systems faster than they can securely govern them. The ADG Framework was developed to restore operational discipline, establish accountability, and help organizations operationalize AI responsibly before governance failures become systemic business liabilities.”

AI Without Guardrails Is a Business Risk

The ADG Framework is organized around three deeply integrated operational functions designed to create a complete governance life cycle for modern AI systems:

Adopt

Helps organizations align AI deployment with business objectives, operational readiness, workforce capability, and implementation accountability.

Defend

Focuses on securing AI systems against evolving threats including prompt injection, adversarial manipulation, model exploitation, data poisoning, and AI supply chain compromise.

Govern

Embeds oversight, auditability, governance accountability, and risk management into AI systems from deployment through enterprise-scale operations.

Together, the framework introduces 12 minimum controls, nine governance surfaces, nine deployment overlays, and three autonomy tiers covering technical, societal, operational, and systemic AI risk domains. Every control references major global standards and frameworks including the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, OWASP Top 10 for LLM and Agentic AI, and MITRE ATLAS, helping organizations strengthen governance maturity while reducing compliance fragmentation.

AI Readiness Self-Assessment Tool Introduces Operational Visibility

Alongside the framework, EC-Council has launched a free AI Readiness Self-Assessment Tool to help organizations evaluate their governance posture before vulnerabilities emerge at scale.

The tool enables organizations to measure AI maturity across governance readiness, implementation discipline, operational resilience, security posture, and accountability structures while mapping findings into a prioritized implementation roadmap. For boards, regulators, and executive leadership teams facing growing scrutiny around AI governance, the tool provides an evidence-based view of organizational AI exposure and governance preparedness.

“The framework’s three pillars reflect the cross-functional model that leading AI organizations like Salesforce have used to scale AI responsibly. It establishes a solid, replicable blueprint across any industry, deployment model, or regulatory environment.” said Kathy Baxter, Principal Architect, VP of Responsible AI & Tech at Salesforce, AI Advisory Board Member, and Contributor to the ADG Framework.

New AI Certifications Aligned to the ADG Framework

To support implementation of the framework, EC-Council has also introduced three new AI certifications aligned with the ADG operating model. The certifications are designed to help organizations build workforce capabilities around AI governance, offensive AI security, and responsible AI implementation.

The certifications include:

• Certified AI Program Manager (CAIPM)

• Certified Offensive AI Security Professional (COASP)

• Certified Responsible AI Governance and Ethics Professional (CRAGE)

The programs help practitioners evaluate, test, secure, and govern AI systems across modern operating environments.

“The ADG Framework is the operating model that enterprise AI has been missing. It turns abstract standards into auditable practices and resolves the real tension between delivery speed and safety. For a board, that is the difference between scaling a fleet of agents with confidence and taking a leap of faith.” said Lewis V. Adams, VP, Enterprise AI & Capital Productivity Transformation at Citi, AI Advisory Board Member, and Contributor to the ADG Framework.

Open, Community-Driven, and Built to Scale

The ADG Framework is designed as an open, community-driven initiative that organizations can adopt freely, without licensing fees or vendor lock-in. It is structured to evolve alongside AI technologies while enabling practitioners, enterprises, governance leaders, and security teams to contribute to the continued development of operational AI governance standards.

“The industry doesn’t lack AI frameworks; it lacks operational clarity. The ADG framework places a strong emphasis on AI security, particularly in addressing adversarial risks and model vulnerabilities, while also mapping broader governance and regulatory expectations. What’s especially valuable is its inclusion of measurable indicators, which helps organizations move from high-level principles to more actionable and trackable AI risk management as they transition into real-world deployment.” said ShanShan Pa, Global Head of AI & Data Governance at GlobalLogic, AI Advisory Board Member, and Contributor to the ADG Framework.

The ADG AI Framework, AI Readiness Self-Assessment Tool, implementation guidance, and supporting certification programs are now available through EC-Council Official Website.

About EC-Council

EC-Council is the creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program and a leader in cybersecurity education. Founded in 2001, EC-Council’s mission is to provide high-quality training and certifications for cybersecurity professionals to keep organizations safe from cyber threats.

EC-Council offers over 200 certifications and degrees in various cybersecurity domains, including forensics, security analysis, threat intelligence, and information security.

An ISO/IEC 17024-accredited organization, EC-Council has certified over 400,000 professionals worldwide and serves clients ranging from government agencies to Fortune 100 companies. EC-Council is the gold standard in cybersecurity certification, trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and leading global corporations.

H-SMART, a premium home automation company in Chennai, has introduced a comprehensive suite of smart living solutions for homeowners who want intelligent, beautifully designed homes — without the disruption of re-cabling their properties. Founded by Mathew Easow of Hoop Pine Interior Concepts, H-SMART brings over a decade of interior design expertise to the home automation industry across Chennai, Bengaluru, and South India.

 H-SMART touch panel in matte black with rose-gold trim — six-point capacitive controls, universal socket, and scene access for elegant, intuitive home automation

A Design-Led Approach to Home Automation in Chennai
H-SMART is a complete smart home solutions provider that designs intelligent living experiences tailored to how each homeowner lives. The company works with homeowners across Chennai’s most sought-after neighbourhoods Anna Nagar, Adyar, T. Nagar, Besant Nagar, Velachery, and ECR integrating custom glass touch panels, scene-based automation, motorised curtains, mood lighting, and smart security into a single elegant ecosystem controlled through one intuitive app.

At the heart of the experience are custom-designed glass touch panels — precision-crafted, minimal interfaces that replace conventional switchboards and become a design element in the home. Combined with personalised scenes, motorised curtain control, RGBW mood lighting, and smart locks, H-SMART transforms everyday routines into effortless, curated moments.

Intelligent Scenes That Adapt to Your Lifestyle
Scene-based automation is at the core of H-SMART’s home automation system in Chennai. Homeowners create personalised scenes that orchestrate multiple actions simultaneously:

• “Good Morning”: Lights brighten gradually, curtains open to natural light, geyser switches on — triggered by schedule or a single tap.

• “Movie Night”: Living room dims to warm amber, curtains close, non-essential lights turn off automatically.

• “Leaving Home”: All lights off, curtains close, smart locks engage, system enters energy-saving mode with a confirmation to your phone.

• “Guest Welcome”: Pathway lights brighten, living room sets to a warm ambience, front door unlocks for a scheduled arrival.

Smart Homes Without the Rewiring

Traditional home automation systems require dedicated communication cabling routed from a central hub to every switchboard — a process that means opening finished walls in lived-in homes. H-SMART’s entire ecosystem communicates over Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for any additional cabling. Retrofit smart switches and glass touch panels connect to existing electrical points and communicate wirelessly. A fully furnished home in Chennai can become an intelligent living space in a single day, without a single wall being touched.
From the Founder

“At Hoop Pine, we spent years creating beautiful interiors for discerning homeowners across Chennai and Bengaluru. The conversation always turned to smart home features — and the answer was always major rewiring. H-SMART was built to resolve that. We are a home automation solutions provider that brings the same design sensibility to smart living that we bring to interiors — solutions that are elegant, intuitive, and completely non-invasive,” – Mathew Easow, Founder, H-SMART Home Automation & Hoop Pine Interior Concepts.

A Growing Partner Network Across South India
H-SMART is also building a curated network of architects, interior designers, and premium home studios across South India. The partnership model enables design professionals to offer H-SMART’s smart living solutions — including custom touch panel configurations and scene design — as a seamless extension of their project scope. H-SMART currently serves Chennai and Bengaluru, with plans to expand through experience centres and B2B partnerships across South India.

Availability
H-SMART’s premium smart home solutions are available for residential and commercial properties in Chennai, Bengaluru, and across South India. Homeowners and design professionals can request a complimentary consultation at www.hsmartliving.com or by calling +91 91764 27000. Office: 1st Floor, 6th Street, Anna Nagar East, Chennai 600102.

 About H-SMART
H-SMART is a leading home automation company in Chennai founded by Mathew Easow, specialising in design-led smart living solutions for residential and commercial properties. H-SMART designs complete home automation systems integrating custom glass touch panels, scene-based automation, motorised curtain and blinds control, RGBW mood lighting, smart locks, motion sensors, energy monitoring, and smart fans — all unified through the H-SMART app and compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. H-SMART serves homeowners, architects, and interior designers across Chennai, Bengaluru, and South India. Visit www.hsmartliving.com.

An inspiring seminar was organized at the auditorium of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV) on the theme “Healthy Farming, Healthy Nation – The Road Ahead in India.”

During the event, Chairman of the Niche Group, Harisharan Devgan, stated that chemical-based farming is gradually destroying soil fertility, and the only sustainable path forward is to return to organic and natural farming practices. He urged students to feel proud of calling themselves farmers and encouraged them to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make agriculture self-reliant and future-ready.

Chairman of Niche Group, Shri Harisharan Devgan, answered life-changing questions from agriculture students

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited ((BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today released The Direct Booking Friction Report 2026, a first-of-its-kind audit revealing that hotels across APMEA are not losing direct revenue to poor demand or weak pricing. They are losing it to friction inside their own digital experience.

The APMEA Direct Booking Friction Report 2026

The report maps, for the first time, exactly where and why hotels across APMEA are losing direct bookings before a guest ever reaches checkout, uncovering friction across visibility, pricing, booking experience, and guest trust. The findings also reveal sharp regional differences in digital maturity, pricing discipline, and booking experience readiness across APMEA markets.

What the Audit Found

• Before the journey begins: Visibility: 42% of hotels don’t appear on Page 1 for unbranded search queries. Nearly half the market is invisible to high-intent travelers before consideration even starts.

• At the comparison stage: Reputation and rates: 63% of properties list higher rates on their own website than on OTAs, actively losing guests to third-party platforms on price.

• At the booking stage: Speed and experience: 72% of hotel websites fail the 3-second load benchmark. Average mobile load times reach 4.1 seconds. When a guest does persist, they face an average of 4 clicks to confirm a reservation against a global benchmark of 3. Every additional second and every additional click is a door left open for abandonment.

• At the commitment stage: Trust and transparency: 44% of hotels withhold taxes and fees until the final payment screen, the single largest checkout abandonment trigger in the study. And 1 in 3 properties expose guests to a URL or domain disconnect between their website and booking engine, introducing security anxiety at the precise moment trust is most fragile. 

“The findings of this report highlight a growing gap between where guests are actually being lost. The direct booking journey has become too fragmented across search, pricing, booking engine, and guest experience, while travelers increasingly expect a seamless experience across every touchpoint. What makes this moment urgent is that AI search is changing the rules of visibility faster than most hotels realize. Brands moving to unified platforms to fix these systematic gaps are already seeing up to 5X growth in direct revenue within 90 days, while hotels operating disconnected systems risk becoming invisible before the booking journey even begins,” said Ashish Sikka, Business Head – UNO Platforms, RateGain. 

The report also found significant regional variation across APMEA markets. Singapore and Thailand set the regional benchmark with average load times of 2.9 seconds and the strongest direct price parity discipline. The Maldives recorded the highest friction scores across speed, OTA bundle dominance, and pricing opacity.

The Direct Booking Friction Report 2026 is available for free download at www.uno.rategain.com/direct-booking-friction-report-apmea-2026. Benchmark your property against other hotels and identify which friction points are costing you the most.

Report Methodology
The Direct Booking Friction Report 2026 evaluated booking journeys across 65 hotel properties in India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Maldives, analyzing visibility, pricing parity, website performance, booking flow efficiency, and checkout transparency benchmarks across the direct booking journey.

About RateGain
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, working with 13,000+ customers and 700+ partners across 160+ countries. RateGain helps travel and hospitality businesses accelerate revenue generation through acquisition, retention, and wallet share expansion.

Today, RateGain is one of the world’s largest processors of electronic transactions, price points, and travel intent data, enabling revenue management, distribution, and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, destination marketing organizations, online travel agents, metasearch companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises, and ferries to drive better business outcomes.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, RateGain works with 33 of the Top 40 Hotel Chains, 4 of the Top 5 Airlines, 7 of the Top 10 Car Rental companies, and all leading DMOs, OTAs, and metasearch platforms, including 25 Global Fortune 500 companies, unlocking new revenue every day.

In the drought-prone villages of Maharashtra’s Jalna district, summer once meant dry wells, failing crops, and acute water scarcity, with groundwater levels falling to nearly 60 feet below ground.

Today, that story is changing.

Before & After, the land tells Jalna’s story

With support from the Save Groundwater Foundation (SGF), USA, Project JalTara by The Art of Living Social Projects through Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (VVKI) is helping recharge groundwater across villages in Jalna. The initiative uses scientifically designed recharge structures to capture rainwater and restore underground aquifers, improving water availability and farm resilience.

Turning Rainwater into a Resource

Jalna, in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, is highly vulnerable to erratic rainfall, recurring droughts, and groundwater depletion. Despite seasonal rains, much of the water is lost as surface runoff due to hard basalt rock formations, black cotton soil that limits infiltration, and shallow rocky terrain. Over time, excessive groundwater extraction has further reduced borewell levels and agricultural productivity.

Project JalTara addresses this through a decentralised, low-cost, community-led water conservation model. It uses simple recharge structures made of gravel, sand, and stones that filter rainwater and allow it to percolate into the ground, replenishing aquifers.

Reviving Water Security Across Villages

The project was implemented across 10 villages in Jalna district, including Ambhor Shelke, Khandvi, Khandviwadi, Kirtapur, Pashta, Watur, Sondeo, Shrishti, Swargaon, and Pimprula.

Earlier, these villages faced dry wells, drinking and irrigation shortages, barren fields, and heavy dependence on tanker water.

Post-implementation, communities report improved groundwater levels, better soil moisture, and increased water availability. Farmers who earlier managed one crop cycle are now able to cultivate up to two in several areas, with reduced dependence on external water sources.

Additional benefits include improved vegetation, reduced soil erosion, better soil moisture retention, and increased awareness of water conservation. Women, in particular, have seen reduced burden from long water-fetching journeys.

Community Participation at the Core

A key strength of Project JalTara is strong community participation. Villagers were actively involved in site selection, construction, and maintenance, ensuring local ownership and long-term sustainability. The model’s simplicity and low maintenance make it easily replicable in other drought-prone regions.

The initiative also demonstrates how traditional ecological knowledge, when combined with scientific design, can deliver scalable water solutions.

Challenges on the Ground

Implementation in Jalna’s semi-arid terrain came with challenges, including hard rocky soil, extreme heat, and tight pre-monsoon timelines. Mobilising remote communities and coordinating sustained participation required continuous effort and planning.

Despite these constraints, the project was successfully completed through collaboration and efficient execution.

A Scalable Pathway for Rural Water Security

Project JalTara shows that meaningful solutions to water scarcity do not always require large infrastructure. Simple, locally adapted interventions can restore groundwater, strengthen agriculture, and improve rural livelihoods.

By capturing rainwater and replenishing aquifers, the initiative offers a scalable model for long-term water security in climate-vulnerable regions.

About The Art of Living Social Projects

The Art of Living, a non-profit, educational, and humanitarian organisation founded in 1981 by the world-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is committed to addressing India’s pressing water challenges. Through its large-scale water conservation projects, the organisation works to mitigate water scarcity by restoring rivers, reviving ecosystems, and improving the quality of life for communities across the country.

To learn more about these initiatives or explore CSR partnerships, visit: Best NGO for CSR projects in India.

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M3M Foundation successfully organized a grand Convocation Ceremony under its flagship Kaushal Sambal Programme at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha, Panipat, celebrating the achievements, aspirations, and transformational journeys of rural youth empowered through skill development, entrepreneurship, and employment initiatives.

Dignitaries with graduating students at the iMpower Academy for Skills convocation in Panipat

The prestigious ceremony witnessed the gracious presence of eminent dignitaries including Sh. Mahipal Dhandha Ji, Hon’ble Education Minister, Haryana; Sh. Pawan Jindal Ji, Sarsanghchalak, North Region, RSS; Shri Vijay Ji, Pracharak, RSS; Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, along with respected MLAs, Sarpanches, government officials, employers, industry representatives, community leaders, alumni, trainees, and members of local Panchayats.

The event brought together more than 1000+ individuals, including youth, employers, community institutions, and local governance representatives on a common platform to celebrate the growing impact of skill-led empowerment and livelihood creation across rural Haryana. Representatives from 36 Panchayats of Samalkha participated enthusiastically in the programme, reflecting strong community engagement and collective support towards youth development initiatives.

The Convocation Ceremony highlighted inspiring stories of trainees and alumni who have transformed their lives through vocational training, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurial ventures under the Kaushal Sambal Programme. The programme featured cultural performances, alumni success stories, employer interaction sessions, certificate distribution, and the unveiling of the “Vyapower Song,” celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of rural youth.

One of the major highlights of the event was the showcase of 30+ enterprise stalls established by trained alumni of iMpower Academy for Skills, as part of M3M Foundation’s Vyapower Programme, which promotes entrepreneurship and self-reliance among rural youth. The stalls displayed a diverse range of entrepreneurial ventures including handicrafts, beauty services, mehndi art, jute products, and food items, reflecting the confidence and self-reliance nurtured through the Foundation’s skill development initiatives.

The event also witnessed the participation of 20+ employers and industry representatives who engaged with trainees and alumni for placement and recruitment opportunities, creating promising career pathways for rural youth.

The Convocation Ceremony also reflected the larger impact of M3M Foundation’s flagship Kaushal Sambal Programme, which is currently operational across 7 states, 12+ districts, and 353 villages through 19 iMpower Academies and 9 implementing partners. The programme has successfully trained and empowered more than 12,000 youth through skill development and livelihood opportunities across 18 trades, achieving an impressive 76% placement rate while promoting entrepreneurship through 14 enterprise development programmes.

Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Mahipal Dhandha Ji, Hon’ble Education Minister, Haryana, appreciated the impactful role being played by M3M Foundation in empowering unemployed and underprivileged youth through skill-based education and livelihood initiatives. He stated that such programmes are creating meaningful social transformation by connecting youth with employment and sustainable economic opportunities.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, said, “Skill development is not merely about providing employment opportunities; it is about building confidence, dignity, and the ability to create a better future. At M3M Foundation, we strongly believe that when youth are empowered with the right skills and opportunities, they become catalysts of transformation not only for themselves but for their families and entire communities.”

The Convocation Ceremony concluded with a strong message of empowerment, entrepreneurship, and collective progress, reaffirming M3M Foundation’s commitment towards building a skilled, confident, and self-reliant India through impactful community-driven initiatives.

About M3M Foundation

M3M Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the M3M Group, working across education, health, livelihoods, sports, and environment. With a reach across 22 states and over 1,300 villages, the Foundation has positively impacted more than 5 million lives, driven by a vision of inclusive, sustainable, and transformative nation-building.

Arihant Academy Ltd. (NSE: ARIHANTACA), Mumbai’s premier coaching institute for SSC, ICSE, CBSE, Science & Commerce, has announced its audited consolidated financial results for the financial year ended 31st March 2026.

Arihant Academy

The company delivered a strong financial performance in FY26, reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 9.11 crores, reflecting a 104.85% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to Rs. 4.45 crores in FY25. Total Consolidated Revenue for the year increased by 52.57% to Rs. 64.87 crores in FY26, as against Rs. 42.52 crores in FY25. The growth was driven by sustained student enrolments, expansion across new geographies, diversification into career-oriented programs, and continued operational efficiencies.

For Q4FY26, the company reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 3.32 crores, registering an 87.28% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth compared to Rs. 1.77 crores in Q3FY26. Total Revenue for the quarter stood at Rs. 16.11 crores, reflecting a 10.78% increase over Rs. 14.54 crores reported in Q3FY26. The quarterly performance highlights the company’s continued momentum, strong academic demand, and improving scalability across its expanding network.

Commenting on the FY26 performance, Mr. Anil Kapasi, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Arihant Academy, said, “Since the previous year, we have witnessed strong momentum throughout our organization as a result of the growing trust from our students & parents, expanded academic opportunities available to them, and the steadfast commitment and hard work of our dedicated faculty and operational teams. Our results for this quarter reflect not only healthy growth in various financial and operational areas, but also the scalability of the model we have built over the years.

As we strive to augment our presence and engage deeper with our students and their parents, our main objective is to provide quality educational outcomes while ensuring that we sustainably expand our reach. The visibility we are seeing across our business pipeline and enrolment ecosystem gives us confidence for the coming quarters. We believe our team’s consistent efforts, disciplined execution, and student-centric approach will continue to support our long-term expansion journey.”

In FY26, Arihant Academy expanded its presence across multiple education hubs through strategic centre launches in Nashik (Maharashtra), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), and Rajasthan, where the addition of two new centres increased the total count in the state to five. The company also strengthened its footprint in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with the launch of seven new centres, further enhancing accessibility to quality education for a larger student community.

During the year, Arihant Academy also introduced the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification course in association with NSE Academy, aimed at providing students and professionals with industry-relevant expertise in auditing, compliance, and financial systems. These initiatives reflect the company’s continued focus on expansion, academic innovation, and career-oriented learning opportunities.

About Arihant Academy Limited

Arihant Academy is a premier educational institution specialising in coaching services and comprehensive educational support across Mumbai, Maharashtra. Catering to students from Class 8 to 10 across State Board, ICSE Board, and CBSE Board, we offer tailored programs for students of class 11 & 12, for both Science and Commerce streams. Our expertise extends to preparing students for competitive exams like JEE (Main & Advanced), NEET, MHT-CET, CA, and CS, with a commitment to excellence in every field. Operating through 40+ strategically located coaching centers, we serve approximately 20,000 students, providing them with an integrated learning experience through our hybrid teaching model that combines traditional classroom instruction with digital learning.