MrMed, India’s largest online super-specialty pharmacy, has opened a state-of-the-art cold-chain distribution hub in Bengaluru. The new facility strengthens the company’s ability to deliver temperature-sensitive medicines especially GLP-1 therapies quickly and safely across South India.

MrMed Bengaluru Hub

As diabetes and obesity continue to rise at an alarming rate, with over 100 million people in India living with diabetes, the need for reliable access to advanced therapies has never been more critical. MrMed’s Bengaluru hub addresses this challenge by ensuring same-day cold-chain delivery for eligible GLP-1 orders within the city and faster dispatches to surrounding regions including Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Bringing Chronic Care Closer to Patients

GLP-1 drugs are highly temperature-sensitive and must be stored between 2–8°C to preserve their potency. Even a short temperature variation can reduce their effectiveness and affect a patient’s treatment progress.

“India is entering a new phase of chronic care, and patients deserve timely access to advanced therapies without worrying about potency loss or delivery delays,” said Devashish Singh, Co-founder and CEO of MrMed. “This hub reflects our mission to ensure that no patient loses a day of therapy because of logistics barriers. We’re bringing dependable specialty care closer to patients and caregivers across South India.”

For patients managing long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer, or autoimmune diseases, consistent access to genuine and temperature-controlled medicines can make a world of difference. By improving delivery speed and reliability, MrMed aims to reduce anxiety around missed doses and help patients stay on therapy without interruption.

Designed for Precision and Safety

The Bengaluru facility is equipped with advanced cold-chain systems designed to maintain end-to-end temperature control from warehouse to doorstep. The infrastructure includes:

• Temperature Controlled Logistics to ensure every order stays within 2–8°C.

• Insulated storage zones and validated packaging for delicate biologics and injectables.

• Trained pharma logistics teams specializing in the handling of GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide, dulaglutide, and tirzepatide.

“Our systems are built to protect drug potency at every step,” said Saurab Jain, Co-founder and CBO of MrMed. “Whether it’s GLP-1 delivery in Bengaluru or faster regional fulfillment, our goal is to combine speed with precision. Through route optimization, real-time tracking, and an expert delivery network, we’re ensuring that every patient receives their medicine on time and in perfect condition.”

Supporting Broader Access to Specialty Medicines

Beyond GLP-1 therapies, the new hub will cater to a wide range of critical and chronic care treatments, including oncology, nephrology, immunology, and endocrinology. This marks MrMed’s third major distribution center, following Chennai and Delhi, further expanding its national cold-chain footprint.

By strengthening its southern network, MrMed continues its mission of bridging the gap between advanced healthcare and patient accessibility. Each hub plays a crucial role in ensuring that genuine medicines reach patients quickly, securely, and under optimal storage conditions.

Empowering Patients with Trust and Transparency

Founded in 2021 by Devashish Singh and Saurab Jain, MrMed has rapidly emerged as India’s most trusted platform for chronic and critical care medicines. The company focuses on delivering authentic medicines, patient-first service, and complete visibility from order to delivery.

MrMed’s emphasis on clinical integrity, safety, and convenience has made it a preferred choice for thousands of patients managing long-term therapies. With the launch of the Bengaluru cold-chain hub, the company takes another step forward in its mission to make advanced care accessible, reliable, and stress-free for every Indian household.

About MrMed

MrMed is India’s largest online super-specialty pharmacy focused on chronic and critical care treatments across oncology, endocrinology, nephrology, gastroenterology, and other complex therapy areas. Founded in 2021, MrMed is committed to improving treatment access through authentic medicines, cold-chain enabled delivery, transparent processes, and dedicated patient support.

Website: www.mrmed.in.

Luxury housing in NCR has evolved far beyond its earlier identity as a symbol of prestige—it’s now viewed as a reliable wealth-preserving asset. In a time when global markets are fluctuating and traditional investments are facing volatility, luxury real estate in NCR stands out for its steady appreciation and dependable rental yields. Affluent buyers and investors increasingly view these properties not merely as indulgences, but as tangible, inflation-proof assets. Whether in Gurugram’s high-growth corridors or Noida’s emerging luxury zones, new-age homes today represent financial stability, lifestyle security, and a long-term hedge against uncertainty.

Luxury residences in NCR stand tall as timeless symbols of stability, prestige, and long-term wealth

What gives NCR its enduring edge is the strength of its locations and the quality of life they offer. Gurugram, Noida, Delhi, and hubs such as Dwarka Expressway and Siddharth Vihar have become synonymous with modern luxury, defined by world-class infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a cosmopolitan way of living. The region’s rapid urban evolution, coupled with strong corporate presence and lifestyle amenities, continues to attract diversified buyers seeking both comfort and capital growth.

Yukti Nagpal, Director, Gulshan Group says, “Luxury real estate in NCR—particularly in the Noida–Greater Noida corridor—has transitioned from being viewed as an indulgence to becoming a strategic wealth creation asset. Today’s discerning buyers, including millennials and global Indians, seek homes that blend timeless design with enduring value. In prime sectors along the Noida Expressway, we’ve consistently witnessed growth in both resale and rental appreciation, reinforcing the confidence that luxury homes here are not just aspirational investments, but enduring financial assets. The narrative has clearly evolved—buyers are no longer acquiring square footage; they are investing in a legacy of lifestyle, location, and long-term security.”

The CBRE-ASSOCHAM report highlights that India’s luxury segment grew 85% year-on-year, with Delhi NCR leading the charge, recording nearly 4,000 luxury unit sales—a threefold annualised jump. Property values in Noida and Greater Noida have mirrored this momentum, rising over 92% in five years, with Greater Noida alone seeing a 98% price increase, signalling strong capital appreciation potential for investors.

Prateek Group in the Noida-Ghaziabad region exemplifies this balance, setting benchmarks for refined living and steady long-term appreciation. With its projects like Prateek Grand Begonia in Siddharth Vihar, Ghaziabad, the project offers a rare combination: a desirable lifestyle today and a resilient, wealth-building asset for tomorrow. On the other hand, Prateek Canary in Noida’s Sector-150 stands as a benchmark of aspirational living, designed for families who wish to pass down not just a home, but a symbol of refined luxury and timeless elegance. Its low-density design, resort-style club amenities, and expansive balconies overlooking lush greens reflect a deep understanding of modern, multi-generational lifestyles.

Yash Miglani, Managing Director, Migsun Group, says, “The luxury segment in Noida-Greater Noida has emerged as a safe harbour for wealth creation. Unlike speculative markets, NCR’s top micro-locations are witnessing end-user-led demand, ensuring sustainable growth. What’s noteworthy is that luxury buyers are increasingly end-users themselves—professionals who value design, comfort, and community living while being mindful of long-term capital appreciation. That combination makes this market incredibly resilient.”

According to JLL, the luxury housing market in Delhi NCR continues to demonstrate remarkable growth. In the first half of 2025, sales touched 5,168 units, reflecting an 8.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Gurugram emerged as the dominant contributor, accounting for 91% of NCR’s luxury sales and securing 65% of high-end home transactions across India’s top seven cities. Within Gurugram, corridors like Southern Peripheral Road and Dwarka Expressway alone drove 61% of luxury sales, underscoring the importance of prime micro-markets.

Saurab Saharan, Group Managing Director, HCBS Developments says, “The narrative of Gurugram’s luxury real estate is inseparable from the rise of Dwarka Expressway. Today, it stands out as a prime destination for buyers seeking a blend of refined living and long-term investment security. As developers, we’ve observed a growing preference for smart, secure, and amenity-rich residences along this corridor. Coupled with the rapid development of social infrastructure, Dwarka Expressway is not just enhancing lifestyle standards but also strengthening capital appreciation potential. From our perspective, this corridor will remain a catalyst for Gurugram’s luxury market, driving both premium living and sustainable wealth creation.”

Rising interest from HNIs and NRIs, combined with a growing preference for tangible, high-value assets, has kept demand consistently high. Branded, well-positioned developments continue to outperform expectations, delivering strong capital appreciation alongside attractive rental yields.

Ajay Tyagi, Chief Sales Officer, Better Choice Realtors, says, “Gurugram’s luxury market has transitioned from being aspirational to asset-based. The confluence of infrastructure expansion, corporate hubs, and international-standard developments ensures sustained demand. Besides, investors today are keenly aware that a premium address in Gurugram, be it along Golf Course Extension Road or Dwarka Expressway, delivers both prestige and predictable ROI. Hence, we foresee luxury here becoming a serious portfolio component, not just a lifestyle statement.”

Thus, beyond offering world-class living experiences, premium properties in Gurugram, Noida, and emerging hubs like Dwarka Expressway and Siddharth Vihar provide investors with a reliable store of value. The market continues to draw discerning buyers who are not just seeking a home, but a long-term asset that combines capital security with an elevated lifestyle. In this way, luxury real estate in NCR remains a compelling avenue for those looking to preserve and grow wealth over decades.

Magic Bus India Foundation, one of India’s leading NGOs in education and skilling, has been recognized by Great Place To Work® India among India’s Best NGOs to Work For 2025. This year, the organisation has also been honoured as the Social Impact Icon, a distinction reserved for NGOs that have consistently featured on the Great Place To Work® list for five consecutive years. The accolade reflects Magic Bus’ ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, empowering, and purpose-driven workplace where employees are inspired to create lasting positive change.

Magic Bus India Foundation – An aspirational NGO to work for

As a global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® has been studying employee experience and people practices across organisations for over three decades. Every year, more than 100 million employees from over 150 countries worldwide take the Great Place To Work® for assessment, benchmarking, and planning of actions to strengthen their workplace culture.

In this year for India, based on a rigorous evaluation methodology, 20 organisations among India’s Best NGOs to Work For 2025 have been recognized. These organisations, among other practices, particularly excel both on people practices that they have crafted for their employees and proactively acting on the feedback to create a High Trust Culture.

“The NGO Sector continues to be the cornerstone for social transformation, addressing some of society’s critical and complex challenges faced by society. To amplify their impact, NGOs consistently focus on creating great workplace experiences with their employees. This needs intentional leadership focus on key priorities such as fair pay, recognition, and integrity. These elements foster trust and enhance retention. Great Place To Work® India research shows that 86% of employees at Best Workplaces in NGOs report opportunities for special recognition, and 88% of employees believe management delivers on promises. Today, we are proud to recognise organisations that have truly made a remarkable impact and earned their place on the prestigious list of India’s Best NGOs to Work For 2025. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of them and celebrate their wins.” Balbir Singh, CEO, Great Place To Work® India.

Speaking about the recognition, Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO, Magic Bus India Foundation, said, “We are honoured to be recognized as the Social Impact Icon and to feature once again among India’s Best NGOs to Work For 2025. This achievement reflects our people-centric culture and the value-driven workplace we nurture every day. It belongs to every member of our team, whose dedication and passion drive our mission forward. At Magic Bus, we empower young people with skills and opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures, contributing to India’s economic growth. Our workplace culture is central to sustaining this impact.”

Monika Bawa, CHRO, Magic Bus India Foundation, said, “This recognition is a testament to the environment we strive to create at Magic Bus; one where employees feel supported, inspired, and motivated in creating a change that matters. Our teams bring passion and collaboration to every initiative, and being honoured as a Social Impact Icon highlights and reflects our unwavering focus on creating a workplace where purpose, trust, and inclusion drive everything we do. This recognition belongs to every team member at Magic Bus who lives our values and makes a difference every day. We remain committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth, and empowering our people to create lasting impact in the communities we serve.”

Magic Bus India Foundation is a people-first organisation that fosters growth, innovation, and inclusivity. With a culture that values agility and continuous learning, it empowers individuals to excel while driving meaningful impact. As one of the leading NGOs in education and skilling, Magic Bus equips young people from underserved communities with essential life skills, education enhancement, and employability skilling, enabling them to build brighter futures.

Backed by 30 years of data, Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Through its proprietary For All™ Model and Trust Index™ Survey, it gives organisations the recognition and tools to create a consistently positive employee experience. Its mission is to help every place become a great place to work for all, driving business growth, improving lives, and empowering communities. Through globally recognized and coveted Great Place To Work Certification™ and highly competitive Best Workplaces Lists, Great Place To Work enables employers to attract and retain talent, benchmark company culture, and increase revenue. Its platform enables leaders to truly capture, analyze and understand the experience of every employee, and compare outcomes with data collected from more than 100 million employees in 150 countries worldwide.

About Magic Bus India Foundation 
Magic Bus India Foundation is one of India’s leading NGOs in education and skilling. Over the past 26 years, the organisation has expanded its reach and impact through innovative, inclusive, and gender-responsive programming. Building on its long-standing focus on young people (aged 12 to 25 years), Magic Bus is also empowering women aged 25 years and above, especially in peri-urban and rural areas, to enable their economic and financial independence.

Magic Bus has established a strong presence across 22 states and union territories, impacting the lives of young people from underserved communities. Through its two core programmes – Adolescent Programme and Livelihood Programme – Magic Bus equips participants with critical life and employability skills, enabling them to move out of poverty and lead sustainable lives.

The Adolescent Programme empowers adolescents (12-18 years) with life skills education and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). To support this, Magic Bus has established an impressive network of 30,069 schools, 324 Community Learning Centres (CLCs) and has partnered with 10 state governments and NITI Aayog. Notably, 52% of the participants are girls, reflecting the programme’s strong focus on gender inclusion.

The Livelihood Programme prepares youth (18–25 years) from underserved communities for sustainable careers by imparting transferable life and employability skills. Magic Bus has set up 135 Livelihood Centres, partnered with over 1,100 colleges. 59% of the programme’s participants are young women, highlighting a strong emphasis on empowering women through skilling.

 The Peri-Urban and Rural Livelihood Programme focuses on empowering women in these regions. This programme equips women with life skills, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills, enabling them to establish and sustain enterprises and move towards financial independence.

Through its sustained efforts, Magic Bus has empowered over 35 lakh adolescents and 5 lakh youth, enabling their transition from childhood to livelihood.

For more information, visit: www.magicbus.org.

TaskUs (Nasdaq: TASK), a global leader in outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience, proudly marked its 17th anniversary this September, celebrating a remarkable journey of innovation, growth and people-first culture.

TaskUs Celebrates 17 Years of Transforming the Future of Work and Customer Experience

From its humble beginnings in the Philippines with just five teammates, TaskUs has grown into a global powerhouse of over 60,400 teammates, spanning 30 sites across 13 countries. Through an unwavering focus on staying true to its core values while continuously evolving, the company has built trusted partnerships with some of the world’s most forward-thinking and innovative brands, representing, protecting and growing their businesses.

“Seventeen years ago, TaskUs started with a simple yet powerful belief that an unrivaled employee experience would drive the greatest innovation,” said Bryce Maddock, CEO and Co-Founder, TaskUs. “Today, as we mark this milestone, I am incredibly proud of how our dedicated teammates have turned that belief into a movement. Seventeen years in, we have grown to a team of 60,000 people who show up everyday to deliver world class results and innovation for the world’s leading companies.”

TaskUs India stands as one of the company’s most dynamic and rapidly expanding regions. With over 14,000 teammates across five state-of-the-art sites across the country- Indore (Rangreza), Gurugram (Jamboree), Mohali (Oorja), Navi Mumbai (Dreamland) and Noida (HeritEdge), TaskUs India delivers digital services, customer experience, AI operations and back-office solutions to leading global clients.

The India operations are built on a foundation of creativity, well-being and cutting-edge innovation, reflecting TaskUs’ commitment to creating workplaces that are not only efficient but also empowering. From introducing holistic wellness programs and family-inclusive benefits, to integrating AI-driven transformation in operations, TaskUs India continues to redefine the modern workplace experience.

“Seventeen years of TaskUs is not just a milestone, it’s a celebration of the people who built it,” said Sapna Bhambani, Senior Vice President of Operations and Country Leader, TaskUs India. “India has become a powerhouse for innovation, talent and transformation within TaskUs. Our people-first ethos ensures that every teammate thrives while driving the future of digital experience through purpose, technology and trust.”

As TaskUs enters its 18th year, the company remains focused on pioneering digital transformation, empowering global and local teams and delivering next-generation experiences through its unique blend of human excellence and AI innovation. This extraordinary journey spanning continents, cultures and countless success stories has been made possible through the unwavering support of its dedicated teammates, valued clients and trusted partners who continue to believe in the TaskUs vision of redefining the future of work.

About TaskUs India

TaskUs India is a vibrant and rapidly growing arm of TaskUs, offering tech-enabled digital services, customer experience, AI operations and back-office solutions. With over 14,000 teammates across five modern sites- Indore (Rangreza), Gurugram (Jamboree), Mohali (Oorja), Navi Mumbai (Dreamland), and Noida (HeritEdge) our operations are grounded in creativity, well-being and cutting-edge innovation.

Each site is thoughtfully designed to reflect regional culture and inspire teammates: Rangreza celebrates colorful artistry, Jamboree brings a jungle-themed fantasy escape, Oorja channels energetic sports and gaming elements, Dreamland evokes the vibrancy of Bollywood and HeritEdge draws inspiration from Indian traditions, artistic stories and city life.

TaskUs India has also been recognized as one of the Top 10 Inspiring Workplaces in Asia, ranking No. 5, an achievement that underscores our strong culture of inclusion, well-being, employee voice and purposeful leadership.

For more information, kindly visit: www.taskus.com/locations/india.

Once rooted in traditional industries like real estate and retail, Vingroup now channels its ambition into a larger purpose: building a greener future for Vietnam and beyond.

VinFast has inaugurated a new EV assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, with an initial capacity of 50,000 vehicles each year, including models tailored for local drivers

Not long ago, Vingroup’s name in Vietnam was synonymous with property and shopping malls. Today, it stands on five strategic pillars: Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, and Social Enterprises. The expansion reflects a larger vision to align business success with the broader social responsibility. Founder and Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong’s guiding words still define the company’s philosophy: “Whatever benefits society and many people, and we have the capacity to do it, we will make it happen.”

In the cities Vingroup develops, glass and steel are only part of the story. Its projects include parks, lakes and tree-lined streets that breathe new life into dense urban landscapes. At TechnoPark Tower in Hanoi, nearly 3,000 sensors manage lighting and air systems that reduce energy use by more than 17 percent each year. The tower has become a model of what urban design can look like when technology serves both comfort and conservation. Vinhomes developments follow the same logic: modern living balanced with green surroundings and renewable-energy integration.

Progress also runs on wheels. VinFast, Vingroup’s electric-vehicle manufacturer, is changing how people move. In just nine months of 2025, the company delivered more than 100,000 electric cars, cementing its top position in Vietnam’s autoindustry. The achievement marks not only commercial success but a shift in consumer confidence toward clean mobility in the country.

And VinFast is taking Vingroup’s green mission abroad. In India, the company has inaugurated a new EV assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, with an initial capacity of 50,000 vehicles each year, including models tailored for local drivers. VinFast has also secured local banking and service partnerships to support financing, maintenance, and charging capabilities. For India this means new jobs and cleaner air. For Vingroup this means that its green mission travels well.

As the automotive business accelerates, Vingroup’s energy and infrastructure divisions are taking shape as the foundation of a wider green ecosystem. The company is developing large solar farms, wind-power projects and battery-storage systems across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Each project aims to strengthen energy security while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. At the same time, new infrastructure investments are linking cities and ports through sustainable transport corridors, creating the physical framework for an economy built on clean power.

Each part of the Vingroup ecosystem supports the others. Electric vehicles depend on renewable power, renewable projects rely on modern infrastructure and green cities provide the living environments where these changes can take hold. Together they form a system that moves Vietnam closer to its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. It is an approach that transforms corporate responsibility into national development.

Momentum continues to build. In 2024, Vingroup paid more than VND56.2 trillion in taxes and state-budget contributions, making it the largest private contributor in Vietnam. That figure accounted for nearly 40 percent of the contributions from the top ten enterprises.

Across its businesses, from electric cars to clean energy, from smart cities to modern transport, Vingroup’s mission is consistent. It is building not just for today’s profit, but for a future where Vietnam grows cleaner, stronger and more connected to the world.

About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia.

Learn more at: vinfastauto.in.

Parkar, a leader in Data and AI services, won a silver award in the “Best Skilling Initiative for Future Readiness” category at the prestigious People Matters Leadership, Learning & Culture (LLC) Awards 2025.

Parkar Honoured for Empowering Talent for AI-age

The award recognized Parkar’s bold investment in the AI Capability Enablement Program – a program that prepared the workforce for an AI-led future.

Parkar Honoured for Empowering Talent for AI-age

Calling the award a testament to Parkar’s commitment towards building an AI-ready enterprise, Mr. Gaurav Singh, CEO at Parkar, said, “This recognition is significant, not just because of the award, but because of what it represents. At Parkar, we didn’t just want to teach AI-we wanted to make it real, usable, and empowering for everyone. This journey has shown us that true transformation occurs when learning, culture, and business strategy converge. We’re proud to be building a future-ready workforce, and even prouder that our people are leading that charge.”

How does the AI Capability Enablement Program Begin?
The idea for the program originated from a question posed by one of Parkar’s healthcare clients.

Parkar had delivered a technically sound Data & AI solution for the healthcare client using Databricks. However, a question on “How do I present this to the business and how do I get people to adopt it?” led Parkar to the path of introspection. 

They acknowledged that establishing a thriving AI Center of Excellence is not enough. True enterprise transformation will occur not by chasing trends but by investing in its people. 

This led the company to establish the AI Capability Enablement Program, which aims to democratize AI, build an AI-ready workforce, and integrate AI into its engineering DNA.

About the AI Capability Enablement Program
The AI Capability Enablement Program started in late October last year. 

Built on the pillars of Capability, Culture, and Commercialization, the program was designed as a three-phase journey.

The program began with engineers learning the fundamentals of Python and SQL, followed by a 150-hour instructor-led training in Data Engineering, Analytics, and Machine Learning. Besides training, the engineers also learned to embed AI into live projects, such as predictive DevOps alerts, anomaly detection in data pipelines, and intelligent test automation.

Parkar took an unconventional approach to ensure that the skills learned during the program deliver business value. The aim was to train engineers to build marketplace-ready automation, accelerators, reusable frameworks, and client-ready assets that can generate new revenue streams for the business. It has helped Parkar position itself as a platform-led player in the Data & AI space.

Parkar also introduced the non-technical teams to AI through primers and showcases to build an enterprise-wide AI-ready work culture. They conducted awareness sessions and showcases to deliver a clear message to employees that AI will not replace them but augment their capabilities. The workforce that was once wary of AI has embraced it and is using it for collaboration.

The program has become a powerful differentiator for the company, as it has enabled cross-functional teams – from coders to consultants to propose AI use cases and co-create new solutions. They are now fluent in both data and dialogue and can demonstrate the actual business value of AI to customers.

About Parkar 
Parkar is a leader in transformative data and AI-driven software solutions. It has helped over 100 global enterprises across various industries innovate and transform their businesses using technologies such as AIOps, Generative AI, and Machine Learning. With over 200 skilled engineers, Parker has completed more than 400 successful projects, helping them grow with agility, precision, and purpose. Whether it’s data analytics, DevOps automation, or application development, Parkar is dedicated to achieving each client’s unique transformation goals with agility, precision, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Website: www.parkar.in.

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, is championing the importance of wellness-focused lighting with SootheSpace, a groundbreaking range of professional luminaires that redefine the role of light in modern spaces.
 

SootheSpace range – Comfort and Sustainability
 

Designed in alignment with ‘WELL Building Standard’ and ‘LEED Certification’ requirements, SootheSpace delivers glare-free comfort, exceptional energy efficiency, and true-to-life color rendering, making it a transformative solution for workplaces, commercial venues and public environments seeking to combine health, comfort, and sustainability.

With a Unified Glare Rating (UGR) of less than 16, the luminaires use advanced optical design to minimize glare and ensure stress-free vision, even in high-use environments. This makes SootheSpace ideal for open offices, meeting rooms, reception areas, and collaborative spaces where people spend extended periods under artificial lighting. The range also delivers luminous efficacy of up to 140 lumens per watt, translating into significant energy savings and reduced operational costs. By integrating advanced driver technology and sustainable materials, it supports both economic and ecological goals, helping organizations meet their sustainability targets while lowering their environmental footprint.

Girish K Chawla, Head of Professional Business, Signify Greater India, said, “SootheSpace represents a new era in professional lighting, one where light is not just a utility, but a contributor to human health and well-being. By combining glare-free comfort, exceptional energy efficiency, and true-to-life color rendering, we are enabling workplaces and public spaces to meet the highest WELL and LEED standards while creating environments that inspire productivity and reduce visual fatigue. At Signify, we believe that the right light can transform how people feel, work, and connect, and SootheSpace is a perfect example of that vision in action.”
 

Signify introduces SootheSpace Lighting that enhances wellness and Embraces sustainability
 

In today’s workplaces, where employees spend most of their day in front of computer screens, conventional lighting can cause reflections and screen glare that strain the eyes, SootheSpace’s precision optics are engineered to eliminate screen glare entirely, ensuring clear, comfortable viewing and uninterrupted concentration for screen-based tasks. This zero screen glare performance makes it the perfect choice for modern digital work environments.

True-to-life color rendering is another hallmark of the range, with a CRI90 (Color Rendering Index) ensuring that colors appear natural, vibrant, and accurate. This enhances visual appeal and supports tasks that require precision, from creative work to customer-facing activities. Combined with its distinctive batwing light distribution, SootheSpace delivers superior illumination both vertically and horizontally, creating an even, comfortable light environment across space. Available in multiple form factors – including SootheSpace Matrix 65, SootheSpace Matrix 120, and SootheSpace Loop, the range offers versatile mounting options and adapts seamlessly to diverse architectural and functional needs. Whether suspended in high-ceiling spaces or integrated into collaborative zones, SootheSpace ensures consistent performance and aesthetic appeal.

SootheSpace has been designed to help buildings achieve WELL and LEED certification targets by integrating advanced optical control, high luminous efficacy, and sustainable materials. The range reinforces Signify’s leadership in bringing human-centric and sustainable lighting innovation for customers across the world.

About Signify
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2024, we had sales of EUR 6.1 billion, approximately 29,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for eight consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum rating for five consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page.

In a major boost to Rajasthan’s startup ecosystem, the JECRC Incubation Centre (JIC) of JECRC University, Jaipur, has announced the state’s largest-ever funding initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Startup Hub, Government of India.

JECRC MeitY Partnership: When Government and Academia Join Hands to Shape a New Era of Entrepreneurship

Under this landmark partnership, 12 of Rajasthan’s most promising startups will collectively receive funding support worth Rs. 1.8 crore.

The initiative is specially designed to strengthen the startup landscape of Rajasthan, with a focus on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

For the first time, prestigious national programs such as GENESIS and TIDE are being launched within a state-level technical university creating a “Shark Tank” like platform for emerging entrepreneurs to pitch and grow their ventures.

Startups will receive funding based on their stage of development from idea validation to prototyping and achieving market fit. A multi-level funding mechanism has been introduced to accelerate growth across these stages.

Under TIDE 2.0, four startups will receive grants of Rs. 7 lakh each. Additionally, under the GENESIS program, startups will be supported according to their maturity level up to Rs. 10 lakh for Early Idea (EIR), up to Rs. 40 lakh for MVP/Pilot Stage and up to Rs. 50 lakh for Investment/Scale-Up Stage.

The opportunity is exclusively open to Rajasthan-based startups including both individual innovators and DPIIT-registered startups with at least 51% Indian ownership.

The JECRC Incubation Centre not only extends financial assistance but also aims to create a transformative impact on the entrepreneurial landscape of smaller cities empowering startups from Rajasthan to compete on a global stage.

Over the past five years, JIC has supported more than 80 startups with cumulative funding exceeding Rs. 8 crore, along with providing state of the art facilities such as co-working space, investor connect, pilot connect and industry partnerships.

ZebPay, one of India’s pioneering digital asset exchanges, celebrated its 11th anniversary on 21st October, marking more than a decade of driving financial inclusion through digital innovation. Since its inception in 2014, ZebPay has been at the forefront of India’s Bitcoin revolution, driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and building customer trust to shape the nation’s digital asset landscape.

ZebPay

As ZebPay observes 11 years of innovation, the company has unveiled a new logo and refreshed brand identity, reflecting its evolution and renewed commitment to making Bitcoin accessible, relatable, and empowering for everyone. The new identity introduces the tagline “Bitcoin Mein Pro”, which captures ZebPay’s philosophy & legacy of enabling users to confidently participate in the Bitcoin economy, whether they are first-time investors or seasoned traders.

The refreshed logo and tagline symbolize ZebPay’s leadership in driving India’s Bitcoin adoption and its ongoing mission to simplify the world of digital assets. With Bitcoin on the brink of completing 17 years of transforming global finance, ZebPay’s 11-year journey mirrors this evolution, from introducing millions of Indians to Bitcoin to building trust through compliance, education, and innovation. Over the years, ZebPay has not just provided an investment platform but also championed financial literacy, promoted secure investing, and made Bitcoin a household name in India. 

To commemorate its 11th anniversary, ZebPay launched a series of special community campaigns and offers, like an exclusive zero-fee Diwali Muhurat trading session, gold rewards for high-volume spot traders, Bitcoin-based prizes for the highest trading volumes on futures, and a special offer that rewards existing users for making new crypto deposits. These limited-period offers celebrate ZebPay’s 11-year journey, reward its loyal community, and encourage active participation across various investing avenues.

Furthermore, ZebPay has launched initiatives to make Bitcoin investing simpler and more accessible. Its flagship product, CryptoPacks, offers curated, theme-based investment bundles that help users diversify their portfolios with ease. The Bitcoin Masterclass initiative, conducted through in-person sessions, emphasizes a responsible investing mindset and helps participants understand the basics of Bitcoin, blockchain, and crypto assets overall, with a strong focus on making informed investment decisions. With two successful sessions so far and more planned, the program aims to make crypto learning convenient and practical for everyone. The exchange has also actively participated in financial and fintech events across India, engaging with the community to spread awareness, promote literacy around Bitcoin, and foster informed participation in the digital asset ecosystem, reinforcing its mission to empower users with knowledge and confidence in the Bitcoin economy.

Rahul Pagidipati, CEO, ZebPay, said, “Completing 11 years in India’s Bitcoin & crypto ecosystem is a proud and humbling milestone. For me, Bitcoin investing is not just about short-term gains; it’s about discipline, consistency, and a long-term mindset. We strongly believe in enabling users to make informed decisions and regular investments, leveraging strategies like Rupee-Cost Averaging (RCA) to build wealth steadily and navigate market volatility. ZebPay’s journey has always been about empowering millions to approach Bitcoin responsibly, creating financial stability while participating in the broader digital economy. As we move forward, our focus remains on supporting long-term financial growth, fostering disciplined investing habits, and continuing to make Bitcoin accessible and beneficial for everyone.”

“This milestone reflects the incredible trust and loyalty our users have shown us over the years. ZebPay’s growth has always been rooted in listening to our community and delivering secure, intuitive, and compliant solutions for every type of investor, from first-time users to seasoned traders. As we celebrate 11 years, our focus is firmly on the future—building stronger partnerships, deepening financial education, and continuing to simplify Bitcoin investing for India,” Raj Karkara, COO, ZebPay, highlighted.

The exchange continues to differentiate itself through a diverse portfolio of investment solutions, ranging from Spot and Perpetual Futures trading to goal-based investment options such as CryptoPacks. ZebPay ensures a seamless user experience, offering instant fiat and crypto deposits and withdrawals across its mobile app, web platform, and APIs. Users can also buy or sell crypto instantly through the Quick Trade feature, making transactions faster and more convenient than ever.

As a registered entity with the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) and a member of the Digital Economy Council of Australia, ZebPay has continually reinforced its leadership in shaping India’s Bitcoin landscape. Its journey has been defined by a strong focus on security, innovation, and inclusivity, introducing features and initiatives designed to empower everyone.

About ZebPay

ZebPay is one of India’s oldest Bitcoin exchanges, with over 6 million registered users. Founded in 2014, it aims to be the leading blockchain asset solution provider and the #1 financial advisor for Indians in the crypto space. The company’s mission is to help its members achieve financial freedom in the Web3 economy. ZebPay is an FIU-registered digital asset exchange, accessible via zebpay.com as well as the Android Play Store and Apple App Store. Customers can invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, BAT, and 300+ other crypto pairs, trading both crypto-fiat and crypto-crypto. ZebPay OTC, a bespoke trading desk for high-volume clients, caters to both individuals and institutions. 

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