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Cloudeva.ai Debuts as a Cloud Decision Intelligence Offering Public Preview Now Open

Cloudeva.ai, a cloud intelligence platform that differentiates itself through multi-cloud capabilities & an intelligent advisory bot, officially launches today, with a premise that organizations don’t have a cloud technology problem, they have a cloud decision problem.

 

Amit Gupta, Founder Rapyder and Cloudeva.ai

 

Built by teams with years of hands-on experience supporting cloud operations across large enterprises, Start-Ups & SMBs, the idea of the founders was to address a persistent operational blind spot. Many organizations still struggle to maintain auditable visibility into what changed in their cloud environments, who initiated them, and the business reasoning behind those decisions.

 

Amit Gupta (founder, cloudeva.ai), identified the pattern after years of working with leadership teams that manage complex, multi-cloud estates. Despite significant investments in infrastructure, security controls, and analytics tooling, companies repeatedly encountered the same issue during incidents, cost escalations, and audit reviews: explaining the rationale behind critical actions.

 

“After nearly a decade running Rapyder and working closely with CXOs, I realized most cloud problems weren’t caused by bad technology,” said Amit Gupta. “They were caused by unclear decisions – not knowing who changed what, why it was changed, who approved it, or whether it was the right call at the time. As environments scaled, this gap only widened.”

 

As enterprises expanded digitally across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, governance practices fragmented across tools and teams while executive accountability remained centralized. The disconnect between operational complexity and leadership responsibility became the catalyst for building Cloudeva.ai.

 

“Execution without context creates noise,” said Athreya Ramadas (Co-Founder, Cloudeva.ai) “We’re building an offering that turns cloud data into governed, actionable insight – enabling organizations to scale with clarity, control, and confidence.”

 

Cloudeva.ai introduces a decision layer above existing infrastructure, finance, and security tooling. Rather than just reporting events, the system interprets change through business, financial, and regulatory context – helping organizations move from raw activity to accountable decision-making. The founders have opened cloudeva.ai for public preview till March 31st 2026. Preview participants can:

  • Experience AI-driven cloud decision intelligence in real environments

  • Shape governance workflows for regulated operations

  • Work directly with the Cloudeva.ai founding and product teams

 

Who It’s Designed For

  • Financial services and regulated enterprises managing audits and operational risk

  • Healthcare and compliance-driven organizations balancing innovation and governance

  • Large multi-cloud enterprises requiring cross-team visibility

  • CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and CFOs who need explainable cloud decisions

 

Why This Matters Now

  • Multi-cloud environments are growing faster than governance models

  • Regulatory expectations around accountability continue to tighten

  • Decision opacity introduces financial and operational risk

  • Enterprises need clarity without slowing innovation

 

Cloudeva.ai exists to solve what slows modern organizations down- uncertainty. By combining deep expertise with a forward-looking approach, the company helps businesses build systems that are not just scalable, but intentional.

 

Cloudeva.ai aims to transform cloud complexity into clear, confident action.

 

For more information, visit cloudeva.ai.

Stronger Governance, Sharper ESG Outcomes: Capri Global Steps Up Sustainability Focus

Capri Global Capital Ltd. (Capri Loans), a leading non-banking financial company, has further strengthened its sustainability and governance profile, underscoring its long-term commitment to responsible growth, strong governance, disciplined risk management and transparency.
 

The Company has implemented focused, organisation-wide initiatives to embed ESG principles across governance oversight, risk controls, technology-led processes, responsible lending practices and enhanced disclosures.
 

ESG integration is embedded across Capri Global’s lending portfolio. In the Gold Loan segment, credit enables small traders to manage cyclical cash flow needs and scale activity during peak festive periods or agricultural harvest cycles, supporting business continuity and local employment. In the MSME and Housing Finance segments, improved access to formal credit for entrepreneurs and households, contributes to better living standards and poverty alleviation. Through its Construction Finance vertical, the company supports the new construction and redevelopment of affordable residential communities, directly enhancing quality of life and enabling inclusive urban growth.
 

These efforts have translated into measurable and externally recognised outcomes. Capri Global recorded an S&P Global ESG score of 71, representing a 43% year-on-year improvement, alongside a ‘Low Risk’ ESG Risk classification with a score of 19.7, as assessed by Morningstar Sustainalytics. The Company also received a score of 64 (Strong) from ESGRisk.ai and a rating of 64 (Strong, Low Risk) from CRISIL, further validating the strength of its sustainability and governance framework.
 

Commenting on the achievement, Jinisha Sharma, Principal – ESG & Impact Investments, Capri Global Capital Ltd., said, “These outcomes reflect Capri Global’s consistent efforts to build a transparent, resilient, and responsibly governed institution. Our focus on strengthening governance frameworks, sharpening risk management practices, leveraging technology, and embedding sustainability across the organisation has been central to this progress. We believe this milestone reinforces stakeholder confidence and supports our long-term commitment to sustainable growth.”
 

A stronger ESG profile showcases resilient growth along with enabling deeper engagement with global lenders, institutional investors, and financial institutions, facilitating access to broader and diversified capital base.

 

About Capri Global Capital Ltd.
Capri Global Capital Limited (“Capri Loans”) is a well-diversified retail focused Non-Banking Financial Company listed on the BSE Limited and the NSE Limited. Capri Loans has AUM of over Rs. 30,000 crores and serves customer base of over 6.3 Lakhs through more than 13,000+ employees and 1,330+ branches as of December 31st, 2025 across pan India. Capri Loans offers a wide range of secured and collateralized loans across four primary lending segments – MSME Loans, Gold Loans, Construction Finance and Housing Loans offered through its 100% subsidiary, Capri Global Housing Finance Limited (“CGHFL”). Capri Loans also has fee-based businesses such as distribution of car loan products and has a composite license for distribution of Life, General and Health insurance policies.

Chinmaya Mission: When a Movement Turns 75, A Nation Pauses to Reflect

On a quiet morning in 1951, a monk guided by deep inner conviction and spiritual clarity began a journey that would touch millions of lives across continents. Swami Chinmayananda did not merely set up an institution—he ignited a movement. A movement rooted in Vedanta, yet alive to the needs of a modern, restless world.

 

Veer Hanuman, the presiding deity at the Chinmaya Mission Ashram in Sector-37, Noida, has been a perennial source of inspiration and inner strength for thousands of devotees


Seventy-five years later, that flame continues to inspire individuals, families, and communities across India and beyond.


Across the country, the Chinmaya Mission is marking this historic milestone as Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav—a year-long commemoration of seven and a half decades of sustained work in value-based education, cultural awareness, spiritual inquiry, and selfless service. More than an anniversary, the occasion represents a moment of collective remembrance, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the Mission’s founding ideals.


At the heart of the Chinmaya Movement lies a simple yet enduring vision articulated by its founder, “To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time.”


This vision has been pursued through the dissemination of Vedantic wisdom, with an emphasis on clarity of thought, strength of character, and responsible participation in society.


A Living Legacy, Rooted in Community
In Noida, this legacy has quietly taken shape for over three decades. Chinmaya Mission Noida, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, has evolved into an active centre for spiritual learning and community engagement. Through structured programmes for families, children, youth, and senior members—including Balvihars, youth forums, study groups, devotional gatherings, and cultural activities—the centre has played a consistent role in nurturing values-based living across generations.


As part of the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, the Noida centre is bringing together the wider community for a landmark spiritual observance that reflects both tradition and contemporary relevance.


A Morning of Collective Prayer and Purpose
On 7 February 2026, from 8:30 a.m. onwards, the Football Ground at Noida Stadium will host a large-scale Sri Hanuman Hawan and Sri Hanuman Chalisa Pathotsav. More than 5,000 participants (including 2500+ school students) are expected to attend the programme, which has been conceived as a collective invocation for harmony and well-being.


The central intent of the gathering is threefold:

 

  • To promote environmental sensitivity and healing

  • To foster peace at a societal and global level

  • To seek the welfare of families and citizens of India


Dr Mahesh Sharma, Member of Parliament from Gautam Budh Nagar, will attend the event as Chief Guest, reflecting the broader civic and social relevance of the occasion.


More Than a Ritual—A Shared Experience
A defining feature of the programme is its scale and inclusivity. Over 2,500 students from more than 20 schools across Noida and Greater Noida are expected to participate. The observance will also see participation from several spiritual and service organisations, including the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, The Divine Life Society, Baba Neem Karoli Ashram, Sri Ram Sharanam, along with other like-minded institutions. Invitations have been extended to nearby temples, devotional singing groups, and community associations across the region.


Open and free for all, the gathering is designed as a shared space where individuals from different age groups and backgrounds come together in collective prayer, reflection, and community engagement.


Why It Matters Today
In a time characterised by rapid change, increasing pressures, and social fragmentation, Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav seeks to offer a moment of pause and reflection. The observance draws upon India’s long-standing civilisational values that emphasise unity, harmony, and collective well-being, reminding participants of the importance of inner balance alongside external progress.


As the Chinmaya Movement completes 75 years, the commemoration is not limited to recalling past achievements. It represents a forward-looking reaffirmation of a living tradition-one that continues to contribute to personal development, social cohesion, and a broader sense of national and global responsibility.


On that February morning in Noida, amidst collective prayer and shared intent, the Chinmaya story will continue to unfold—quietly, steadily, and through lives shaped by enduring values.

Droom Announces Transformational Leap: From Marketplace to India's AI-Powered Everyday Super App for Automobiles

Droom, India’s pioneering automobile marketplace founded by serial entrepreneur Sandeep Aggarwal, today announced its evolution into an AI-powered everyday super app for mobility – marking a defining moment for India’s automotive ecosystem.

 

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Droom India’s Everyday Superapp for Automobile


Reimagining Mobility for 400 Million Indians
Over the past 11 years, Droom has built a trusted and scalable technology platform for buying and selling automobiles online. Now, it’s expanding far beyond that – evolving into a one-stop ecosystem that empowers users through AI-driven intelligence, convenience, and personalisation. From rentals, loans, insurance, and recycling to repair, roadside assistance, detailing, Fastag, and predictive vehicle management, the new Droom Super App brings every automobile-related service under one intelligent platform – seamlessly integrated, transparent, and hyper-personalised.


Our expanded vision represents a transformative and deeply ambitious plan to unlock Droom’s vast potential by creating a diversified, innovative, and tech heavy and asset light services. When we started Droom 11 years ago, the automobile market was still discovering digital trust and first time used car buyers. Today, it’s about intelligence, personalisation, and seamless mobility,” said Sandeep Aggarwal, Founder and CEO. “The industry has evolved through digitisation, premiumization, electrification, and mobility-as-a-service – and with heavy use of AI and tech, Droom is future-ready.”


A Winning Formula for the Next Decade
Droom’s evolution is not just a pivot – it’s a culmination of a decade-long foundation built on trust, technology, and execution.  With over $8 billion in transactions, 3.1mil transacting consumers, 885mil user of its patented and award willing pricing engine, a network of 23,000 dealers, 20,000 vehicle inspectors, and presence across 1,200 cities, Droom has already become India’s largest and most trusted mobility platform.


Now, by integrating AI, automation, and analytics into every layer of its ecosystem, Droom aims to lead India’s transition from fragmented mobility services to a connected, intelligent, and sustainable mobility future.


About Droom
Droom is India’s largest AI-powered everyday super app for mobility, offering end-to-end solutions across the automobile lifecycle – including rental, buying, selling, insurance, loans, repair, maintenance, diagnostics, detailing, recycling, and lifecycle management of existing vehicles. Founded by Sandeep Aggarwal, Droom has empowered over 600,000 automobile buyers and 2.5 million service users, shaping transactions worth $8 billion to date.


With its deep technology stack, AI-driven analytics, and mission to simplify mobility for all, Droom is redefining how India drives – one intelligent journey at a time.

Sunmeister Energy: Engineering Reliable Power and Energy Solutions for Indian Realities

At Swayambhu Farm in Odisha, a farmer checks his hybrid solar cold storage unit, fully electric, steady at 4°C through the entire monsoon season. His mangoes will reach market in perfect condition. Eight hundred kilometres north, at 16,000 feet in high altitude observation posts, where temperatures plunge to -50°C and conditions become barely livable for humans, a Sunmeister solar hybrid generator operates in silence powering communications and essential equipment through conditions that would defeat most machines.

 

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Sunmeister Energy- Engineering Reliable Power and Energy Solutions for Indian Realities


From coastal farmland to Himalayan peaks, this is what Sunmeister Energy has spent a decade building: solar hybrid power that people never have to think about.


Starting with the right question
Founded in Chennai in 2014, Sunmeister began not with solar panels but with a deeper question: How do you make power and energy truly dependable , across India’s diverse terrains and regardless of grid conditions?


The answer led to a storage-first philosophy that would define everything the company built. Rather than treating solar as a standalone solution, Sunmeister engineered holistic solar hybrid power and energy systems intelligently combining solar generation, battery storage, grid power, and generators into ecosystems that think for themselves.


These systems switch seamlessly between power sources, protect sensitive equipment, and keep critical loads running regardless of external conditions. The panels matter, certainly. But they’re one instrument in an orchestra, not a solo act.


Holistic, not standalone
A solar panel on a roof is just the beginning. True energy independence requires a complete ecosystem – generation, storage, backup, monitoring, and intelligent management working together.


Sunmeister designs holistic power and energy solutions where every component serves the whole. Batteries store excess solar generation for use after dark. Inverters manage the flow between solar, grid, and backup sources. Smart monitoring tracks performance and anticipates maintenance needs. The result isn’t a collection of parts, it’s an integrated system engineered for reliability across every condition.


This holistic approach means clients don’t worry about individual components. They simply have power when they need it.


A problem-solving approach
Every Sunmeister project starts with listening. What are the critical loads? What are the site conditions? What does reliability actually mean for this client?


The team works backwards – designing systems that meet specific requirements rather than offering off-the-shelf configurations. A healthcare centre in Nagaland has different needs than a factory in Chennai or a farmhouse in Odisha.


When hybrid generators were needed for forward posts at high altitudes , or marine applications. Sunmeister’s team spent weeks understanding extreme cold conditions refining designs for reliability at -50°C. When farmers needed cold storage that could survive monsoons, Sunmeister developed India’s first fully electric, hybrid solar cold rooms – zero-diesel and now deployed across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha.


India’s leading Victron Energy partner
Sunmeister is India’s foremost distributor and solution provider for Victron Energy – a Dutch power electronics company with nearly five decades of experience in marine, off-grid, and mission-critical applications. It’s technology trusted on ocean-crossing yachts and Antarctic research stations.


As authorised distributors, Sunmeister provides access to the full Victron product range. As design and solution providers, the team engineers complete systems tailored to Indian conditions. As service partners, they deliver installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.


Remote monitoring through Victron’s VRM platform provides real-time visibility into system performance. Issues are identified and addressed before they become problems.


Designed for India
Global technology alone wasn’t enough. Every component and installation practice had to be adapted for Indian conditions: summers, coastal humidity, fine dust, monsoon rains, voltage fluctuations.


Over a decade of on-ground experience shaped an approach where nothing is assumed and everything is engineered for resilience. Today, with over 600 installations operational and failure rate under 0.1%, Sunmeister has earned a reputation for solar hybrid systems that simply work—day after day, year after year.


Trusted across sectors
The company’s journey has taken it from Chennai rooftops to healthcare centres in Nagaland, from the National Blind School to the French Consulate in Puducherry. The client portfolio spans homes, commercial establishments, factories, farms, hospitals, educational institutions, government bodies, development organisations including UNDP and UNICEF, and defence installations.


What unites them: power they can count on, every single time.


Engineering for the long term
Sunmeister doesn’t compete on being the cheapest. The focus is on lowest total cost of ownership, holistic solar hybrid systems engineered for 15–25 years of service life, backed by warranties that match.


At its core, Sunmeister Energy is built on a simple belief: power and energy should be something people never have to worry about. Not during monsoons. Not at -50°C. Not when everything depends on it.


About Sunmeister Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Sunmeister Energy is a Chennai-based solar hybrid power and energy solutions company founded in 2014. As India’s leading Victron Energy distributor and solution provider, the company designs, installs, and maintains holistic solar, storage, and hybrid power and energy systems across India and international markets.


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India-Canada Ties Reach a Strategic Turning Point, says Rajan Sawhney Indian Origin Canadian Minister at Chandigarh University

Known for internationalization of education across the globe, Chandigarh University hosted Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations (Alberta) Canada at its campus and several offerings in the field of education and research were part of the discussion. The Indian origin Minister emphasized the growing better ties between India and Canada will lead a better time between the two nations. And while speaking with at the Chandigarh University campus, Rajan Sawhney said, “Canada wants India to know that we are a reliable, trusted partner and the path ahead for our relationship is positive and productive,” said Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations, Canada during her visit at Chandigarh University, underlining a renewed push to strengthen India-Canada ties across trade, education, energy, research, critical minerals and people-to-people engagement.
 

Canadian Indigenous Minister, Rajan Sawhney along with Sr. Managing Director Chandigarh University Deepinder Singh Sandhu at Gharuan Campus
 

The Canadian minister was speaking at the event ‘Beyond Diplomacy: People, Knowledge and Youth as the Future of India-Canada Relations’ held at Chandigarh University where she was part of a high-level Canadian delegation visiting India to explore deeper trade, academic, research and economic collaborations.
 

On Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India in March this year, which comes at a time when India has recently concluded major trade agreements with the European Union and the United States, Sawhney said, “The Prime Minister’s visit presents an important opportunity to strengthen India-Canada trade ties and identify new areas of economic cooperation. As both countries look to diversify markets and deepen engagement, this visit can help translate shared intent into tangible trade outcomes. There is great potential for trade, cultural exchange and knowledge transfer and I expect the discussions between the two prime ministers to be fruitful and forward-looking.”
 

While speaking on research, energy and sustainability, the Canadian Minister highlighted the growing scope for institutional collaboration between Indian and Canadian universities, particularly in energy, de-carbonization, sustainability, AI, Quantum technology and agri-technology. She emphasized that establishing strong relationships between post-secondary institutions is the first step toward meaningful research partnerships.
 

Sawhney further added, “Once connections between universities are established, opportunities naturally arise. The seed funding for research often comes not only from governments but also from universities themselves, private sector players, non-profits and other agencies. Canadian institutions are actively looking for the right global partners and such collaborations have materialized organically in the past through academic introductions.”
 

Meanwhile, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University, Deep Inder Singh Sandhu extended collaboration offers to the Canadian minister across academics, research and innovation, clean energy and sustainability.
 

Responding to the proposal, Sawhney said, “We will take this forward through strong institution-to-institution connect and work closely with Chandigarh University to explore meaningful collaboration. CCUS is the future, and we already have universities in Canada actively working on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage technologies to address climate challenges. Beyond that, there is immense scope for joint work in clean energy, sustainability, artificial intelligence, agri-technology and advanced research, where our institutions can learn from each other and create real-world impact.”
 

On international education, the Canadian Minister said, “Canada’s quota for international students has not been fully utilized, and Indian students can still apply. Global student preferences are evolving, with countries like Australia seeing increased interest, but opportunities remain in Canada. The students from India receive high quality education in Canada and they can bring back that knowledge, technology and learning to Punjab and India. At the same time, institutions like Chandigarh University play an equally important role by retaining talent within India.”
 

On the suspension of in-person consular services in Indian cities like Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru and visa-related concerns, Sawhney said, “Consular services are a federal matter, but we will take up the issue with our federal counterparts and advocate for the expansion of services to address the concerns of Indian students and professionals.”
 

On racial discrimination, Sawhney said, “It is challenge that exist globally, but the Canadian government follows a zero-tolerance policy against such discrimination.”
 

Speaking about her Indian roots at Phagwara in Punjab, Sawhney said, “Visiting my ancestral village near Phagwara after 25 years was an emotional experience, and I was deeply touched by the warmth and respect I received. In 2023, I also brought my children to Chandigarh to show them our family home.”
 

In response to a question regarding Canada becoming second home to Punjabis, Sawhney said, “Canada has not simply become a second home for Punjabis but Punjabis have earned that place through their hard work, resilience and contribution to Canada. The Indian diaspora, particularly from Punjab, has played a significant role in Canada’s growth and development. If you look at the talent pool across sectors in Canada, Punjabis form one of the strongest and most visible communities. In many ways, Punjab has become a second home to Canada, and that bond has been built through effort, trust and contribution.”

 

About Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

 

Website address: www.cuchd.in.

ImagiNxt 2026 Partners with MeitY Startup Hub to Strengthen India's Startup-Led Digital Innovation Ecosystem

ImagiNxt 2026, India’s Festival of Technology and Innovation, today announced a strategic partnership with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) to strengthen India’s startup-led digital innovation ecosystem and position Indian founders at the centre of the global technology conversation.

 

Deepak Lamba, Founder & CEO, ImagiNxt

 

The partnership brings together ImagiNxt’s ambition to build a world-class, future-facing technology platform with MeitY Startup Hub’s national mandate to catalyse innovation across startups, deep tech, and emerging digital technologies under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. As part of the collaboration, MeitY Startup Hub will contribute to ImagiNxt 2026’s startup-led programming, policy conversations, and curated ecosystem engagements, enabling deeper participation from founders, innovators, and ecosystem institutions.

 

Scheduled for 22–23 May 2026 at the Jio World Centre, ImagiNxt 2026 is being built as a global convening where technology, enterprise, policy, science, and creativity intersect, with a strong emphasis on scalable, inclusive, and future-ready innovation.

 

Deepak Lamba, Founder and CEO, ImagiNxt, said, “India’s digital ambition will be realised by how effectively startups, policy and enterprise move together — at speed and at scale. Partnering with MeitY Startup Hub strengthens ImagiNxt’s ability to serve as a platform where founders are not merely visible, but structurally connected to capital, markets, policymakers and global opportunity. This collaboration is about translating innovation intent into measurable outcomes for India’s technology future.”

 

Dr Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub, said, “India’s digital growth depends on strong collaboration between government, industry, startups and academia. ImagiNxt brings these stakeholders together in a structured and forward-looking way. I look forward to being part of ImagiNxt 2026 and contributing to conversations focused on building scalable, inclusive and future-ready technology for India.”

 

The partnership reflects a shared belief that India’s next phase of growth will be driven by startups, digital public infrastructure, and enabling policy frameworks that support innovation at a population scale.

 

Further details on MeitY Startup Hub-led sessions, startup showcases, and ecosystem initiatives at ImagiNxt 2026 will be announced in the coming months.

 

About MeitY Startup Hub (MSH)

MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) is the national startup and innovation platform of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. MSH fosters innovation across deep tech, electronics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, gaming, and emerging technologies by connecting startups with government, industry, academia, and investors to accelerate innovation-led nation building.

 

About ImagiNxt 2026

ImagiNxt 2026 is India’s Festival of Technology and Innovation, built with the objective of enabling innovation-led nation building. The inaugural edition will be held on 22–23 May 2026 at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai, convening global technology leaders, enterprises, investors, policymakers, startups, researchers, and creators to shape India’s technology and innovation agenda for the next decade.

 

Curated by ImaginatioNxt Private Limited, ImagiNxt accelerates outcomes by connecting capital, markets, policy, and human experience, with focus areas spanning artificial intelligence, deep tech, digital public infrastructure, robotics, sustainability, enterprise transformation, and creator-driven economies.

L'Oreal Professionnel Unveils Bronde Blends as the Hair Color Trend of 2026

Today, hair color is no longer simply a matter of style; it is an expression of individuality. Across India, women are increasingly drawn to brown-based shades that feel natural, refined and effortlessly luxurious, reflecting a nuanced and confident approach to beauty. This shift has brought elevated interpretations of brown into focus, defined by greater depth, light, and dimension. In line with this shift, L’Oreal Professionnel has declared Bronde Blends as the trend for hair color in 2026, a refined fusion of brown and blonde shades rooted in versatility and seamless elegance.

 

Bronde Blends: The pro way to color.

Bronde hair color shade represents the intersection of pro expertise and artistry. Crafted through techniques such as Ombre Highlights, Bronde Balayage, Highlights, Babylights etc., Bronde shades create a seamless, multi-dimensional effect that moves naturally with light. The result is hair that appears sun-kissed and luminous yet remains grounded in softness and subtlety. Unlike a full blonde, Bronde delivers dimension without extremes, offering a refined transition that complements diverse Indian skin tones and hair textures.

 

“Bronde represents a new era in hair color, striking a balance between bold expression and subtlety,” says Priya Kasthuri Rangan, Head of Education, L’Oreal Professionnel India. “At L’Oreal Professionnel, we recognise the individuality of every client’s hair and personality. With Bronde shades, stylists can craft tailored transformations that consider skin tone, hair texture, and personal style. From a warm, honey-infused blend to a cool, ashy look, every Bronde is carefully curated to highlight natural beauty while allowing creativity. The technique, placement, and color choices are deliberate, resulting in seamless, multidimensional shades that look effortless and elevated.”

 

A Shade for Every Woman

From warm honey and caramel tones to soft mocha and mushroom bronde shades, the palette offers a spectrum of possibilities, empowering women to explore their personal style with confidence. This flexibility encourages experimentation with placement, tone, and looks, making Bronde especially appealing to younger consumers, including Gen Z, who value expressive yet accessible transformations.

 

Bronde is more than a trend; it represents a strong direction for professional hair color,” notes Mathilde Barthelemy-Vigier, General Manager, L’Oreal Professionnel India. “For salons, it is a highly workable color look, supported by proven techniques such as French Balayage, Ombre Highlights & Babylights, enabling consistent, multi-dimensional results across clients. For consumers, Bronde offers flexibility and personalisation, the ability to experiment while staying within a brown-led palette they trust. Backed by our high-performance color portfolio including iNOA, Majirel, and Dia, along with virtual try-on tools, this ecosystem allows both salons and consumers to adopt the trend with confidence. Together, this makes Bronde a scalable, desirable, and enduring color trend.”

 

Professional Expertise Meets Innovative Technology

At the heart of Bronde’s flawless results are the wide range of L’Oreal Professionnel ranges: iNOA – the no ammonia hair color, Majirel – the pro favorite fashion-first color & Dia Color – the demi-permanent gloss color. These ranges offer a wide palette of shades to pros and consumers to pick from.

 

The Bronde Edit – Shaping the 2026 Hair Color Narrative

Through Bronde Blends, L’Oreal Professionnel reinforces its presence in salons as an authority on hair color, championing a direction that brings together technical excellence and refined aesthetic sensibilities. From high-fashion runways to everyday transformations, Bronde reflects a desire for individuality, effortless elegance, and expressive freedom, offering women a palette of possibilities crafted to suit diverse complexions, hair textures, and lifestyles. With L’Oreal Professionnel’s guidance, 2026 becomes the moment to explore the transformative potential of this hybrid shade and make Bronde a personal signature.

 

To mark the launch of The Bronde Blends, L’Oreal Professionnel is introducing the trend through a digital-first big bang rollout with Samantha Prabhu followed by the Bronde Club, Reem Shaikh, Komal Pandey, Srushti Porey, and Alma Hussein . The launch showcases how Bronde translates across different styles, textures, and individual expressions, reinforcing its relevance as a modern, professional hair color direction for 2026.

 

About L’Oreal Professionnel

Founded in 1909, L’Oreal has since maintained its dominance in the global markets of beauty, hair color, haircare, cosmetics, and skincare. L’Oreal Professionnel, founded by Eugene Schueller in 1909, has been at the forefront of delivering game-changing innovations in hair-color and haircare, powered by science, with an obsession for quality and performance. By always seeking to improve what is offered to hairstylists and consumers, L’Oreal Professionnel has created a host of innovations that have forged the history of the hairdressing world. Today, the brand pushes the boundaries with patented molecules, advanced research, elevated tools and new-to-the-world solutions at the disposal of hair stylists.

 

The brand also strives to support, champion, and elevate talent in the Indian hair industry by empowering hair artistry. From setting the stage for new color trends to empowering individuals to express their unique style, we continue to redefine what’s possible in haircare and color.

 

L’Oreal Professionnel is part of the company’s Professional Products Division, whose mission is to reinvent professional beauty and lead the digital transformation of the industry with a customer-centric approach.

 

Other brands included within the Professional Products Division are Kérastase Paris, Matrix, Biolage, and Redken.

 

For more information, please visit: www.lorealprofessionnel.in

Try on hair color virtually, visit: www.lorealprofessionnel.in/virtual-try-on

Sony India Introduce the VENICE Extension System Mini

Sony India today announces the latest addition to the CineAlta line up, the VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS) – a new accessory dedicated to the award-winning VENICE 2 digital cinema camera.

 

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VENICE Extension System Mini

 

The new VENICE Extension System Mini comes equipped with the VENICE 2 8K sensor at a substantially reduced size than the existing VENICE Extension System 2. With a footprint the size of an average smartphone and approximately 70% smaller than the current system1, the VENICE Extension System Mini is designed to provide additional creative freedom for filmmakers. The ultra-compact yet durable design has made the VENICE Extension System Mini perfect for handheld shots and extreme action. 

 

The VENICE Extension System Mini represents Sony’s continued commitment to empowering filmmakers with tools that combine cutting-edge technology and creative flexibility. By bringing the power of the VENICE 2 8K sensor into an ultra-compact form factor, we are enabling creators to capture cinematic imagery in environments and scenarios that were previously challenging or impossible.” said Mukesh Srivastava, Head of Imaging Business, Sony India.

 

Building on the success of the current Extension System2, the new VENICE Extension System Mini allows greater flexibility with no compromise on image quality. The Extension System Mini features a custom drop-in ND cartridge system with nine (9) glass Neutral Density (ND) filters, including a clear ND specially developed to perfectly match the Sony VENICE 2 systems while maintaining a compact size.

 

The VENICE Extension Systemv Mini also offers design improvements for easy mounting and rigging. For example, the connection cable between the VENICE Extension System Mini and the VENICE 2 camera body features a thinner, flexible cable that can be detached when rigging. It also features mounting points to attach accessories easily.

 

For example, multiple units of the new VENICE Extension System Mini can be used side by side for Stereoscopic imaging that recreates the way the human eye sees with a 64mm inter-axial distance which matches the distance between eyes (average human interpupillary distance). The VENICE Extension System Mini can also be used to create VR content and VFX plates in arrays.

 

Since its release, the VENICE, Sony’s flagship digital cinema camera series, has been widely adopted by filmmakers around the world, including blockbusters Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar: The Way of Water, Formula 1 and more recently, Nickel Boys, The Fire Inside, and A Complete Unknown, Avatar: Fire & Ash. 

 

Pricing and Availability

The VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS) comes with 4.5m Cable and ND Filter Kit (CBK-ND1K). The VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS), 12m Cable for VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-12C3621) and ND Filter Kit (CBK-ND1K) is now available.

 

Model Name

MRP

Availability

VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS) with 4.5m Cable & ND Filter Kit (CBK-ND1K)

Price available on request

Available Now

12mCable for VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-12C3621)

ND Filter Kit (CBK-ND1K)

VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS) Features

 

High-quality imaging with built-in 8.6K Full-Frame CMOS sensor and drop-in ND filter

  • Same 8.6K full-frame CMOS sensor as VENICE 2 8K is already inside eliminating the need to swap sensor blocks.

  • Compatible with both VENICE 2 6K and 8K models.

  • VENICE 2 6K users can capture in 8K resolution with this system3 .

  • Includes 9 drop-in ND filters, including a clear ND, with individual density recognized automatically by the VENICE 2 camera.

 

Enhanced Mobility with Compact, Lightweight Camera Head Block and Flexible Detachable Cable

  • A compact design with approximately 70 % less volume than existing models4 .

  • Head unit dimensions: 63.9 mm × 103.2 mm × 60.2 mm (W × H × D).

  • Weight: Approximately. 0.54 kg with E-mount5, 1.05 kg with PL mount adapter5.

  • When two units are placed side by side, the distance between 2 sensors is approximately 64mm , matching average human interpupillary distance.

  • New 4.5m cable with 7.6mm6 diameter (3.3mm thinner than existing model’s 10.9mm cable).

  • Optional 12m cable “CBK-12C3621” for further distance between VENICE 2 and Head Unit available.

  • Detachable cable design for easier installation of camera head in confined spaces.

 

Expandability through interchangeable lens mounts, mounting points, and assignable buttons

  • The new system is compatible with E-mount lenses and PL mount lenses via included adapter. This adapter includes also a Lens Metadata Input port.

  • 15 mounting points strategically placed.

  • Two assignable buttons for customizable functions such as recording start and False Color display toggle.

  • The system will come with a 3pin Fischer Output for easy connection to accessories.

 

Optional Accessories:

  • Camera Extension System ND Filter Kit “CBK-ND1K”

    • Set of 9 drop-in ND filters, including a clear ND, identical to those included with the system.

    • Individual filters not available for separate purchase.

  • Camera Extension System Cable 12m ” CBK-12C3621″

    • Extended-length option to replace the included 4.5m cable.

    • Enables greater distance between head unit and VENICE 2 body.

    • Expands shooting possibilities in various scenarios

 

About Sony Alpha Community

In an effort to build a robust Alpha community with a strong network of amateur and professional photographers on one platform, a special initiative has been undertaken by Sony India where users can now avail several benefits by simply registering their Alpha cameras, lenses and accessories on the Alpha Community. Some of the benefits of registration include an extended warranty of 3 years (2-year standard warranty + 1 Year extended warranty) and free exclusive workshops by Sony experts and Artisans. Customers can also avail attractive discounts on photo tours (50% discount on photo tours for their first trip and 25% discount for the consecutive trips) and a chance to participate in photography/videography contests to win exciting prizes like cameras, lens and professional camcorders and a lot more. The platform will be a one-stop destination to get all latest updates, firmware updates, free service camps, workshops and new launches for Sony Alpha. For more information, visit Alpha Community.

 

Explore the new Sony Alpha Community App. We invite you to download, experience, and share feedback on the app.

  • Register your Sony products with ease

  • Join expert-led Alpha Classroom sessions

  • Stay informed about upcoming workshops near you

 

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About Sony India Pvt. Ltd.

Sony India Private Limited (Sony India), a private limited company with its ultimate holding company as Sony Group Corporation, Japan, has established itself as a premium brand in various product categories including television, digital imaging, personal audio, home entertainment, gaming, car audio, and professional solutions. The company places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and maintains high standards in sales and services. Sony also prioritizes environmental sustainability, aiming to achieve a zero environmental footprint throughout the lifecycle of its products and business activities to contribute to a healthier and enriched life for all of humanity and future generations.

 

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1VENICE Extension System Mini is approximately 64mm x 60mm x 103mm
2VENICE Extension System 2 “CBK-3620XS”
3Requires VENICE 2 system software update (free of charge)
4VENICE Extension System 2 “CBK-3620XS”
5Excluding cable section
6E-mount configuration only

 

RMB Capitalworks Launches Hybrid Fund Targeting High-Growth Indian Mid-Market Businesses

RMB Capitalworks, a joint venture between RMB (www.RMB.co.za), a leading African corporate and investment bank and Capitalworks, a leading Emerging Markets alternative asset manager, has announced the launch of its innovative hybrid fund aimed at high-growth mid-market businesses in India.

The RMB Capitalworks Hybrid Solutions Fund is targeting a total fund size of approximately USD 350 million. The fund declared a first external close of circa USD 170 million and has secured commitments from high-quality global and Indian institutions and family-offices. This significant capital base enables the fund to provide meaningful growth capital to high-quality, mid-market Indian companies, supporting their expansion and value creation ambitions.

The fund offers investors a unique opportunity to participate in India’s dynamic growth story. Unlike traditional private equity or private credit models, the RMB Capitalworks Hybrid Fund offers a differentiated, solutions-driven approach that combines the upside potential of equity with the downside protection of credit. This unique structure provides investors with enhanced liquidity, risk mitigation, and superior returns, while enabling investee companies to access growth capital with minimal dilution; a critical advantage in India’s evolving market. Its strategy is underpinned by deep local relationships, hands-on value creation, and a commitment to ethical alignment and long-term partnership.

Anshuman Malur, the Managing Partner of RMB Capitalworks said, “We offer steadfast partnership to exceptional founders. We aim to bring value to them through our structuring solutions and expertise beyond capital through our operating partner network. For our LPs, we aim to generate equity-like returns, but with downside protection and recurring liquidity.

Emrie Brown, the Chief Executive Officer of RMB South Africa says “We are proud to stand behind this joint venture and put our name to it. RMB Capitalworks offers global investors a trusted platform to access India’s high-growth sectors. This partnership has been meticulously curated and is built upon a foundation of shared values, uncompromising integrity, and a solid commitment to fiduciary responsibility.”

Chad Smart, the founder of Capitalworks added; “Capitalworks has had long-standing success investing in emerging market private equity across cycles. Having mapped the Indian market extensively, we are confident that this is a distinct and compelling proposition. The investing team has a truly differentiated capability seamlessly combining equity and credit skills allowing them to structure win-win solutions for portfolio companies and LPs alike.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB).