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ELevate 2026 National Finals Brings Together 650+ Young Changemakers on a National Stage in Bengaluru

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ELevate 2026 National Finals Brings Together 650+ Young Changemakers on a National Stage in Bengaluru

  • 55 national final teams from 9 cities & 50 villages across India will travel to Bengaluru

  • Scholarships worth 25 lakh shall be awarded to around 200 ELevate winners for their higher education

 

Enabling Leadership, a non-profit organisation working to equip children from underserved communities with essential life and leadership skills, will host the ELevate 2026 National Finals on February 7 & 8 at the Reva University Campus in Bengaluru. Now in its fourth edition, ELevate has grown into India’s largest mixed-gender football league, the country’s biggest competition for original music compositions, and a national showcase of creativity and innovation through building-block challenges.

 

Regional Finalists from one of the villages presenting their original composition during the EL Create Regional event

 

The ELevate 2026 National Finals will be graced by Ms. Meena Chaturvedi, Vice Chair, Gainwell Group as Chief Guest, and Sri. Vikas Kishor Suralkar, I.A.S. Commissioner for School Education, Govt. of Karnataka as the Guest of Honour, who will join educators, donors, partners, volunteers, and supporters in celebrating the achievements of India’s future leaders.

 

The ELevate journey began over six months ago for the children with qualifiers and regional leagues conducted across 9 cities and 50 villages. More than 10,000 children from government and low-income schools participated in mixed-gender football matches, original music composition abd performance competitions, and building block challenges — demonstrating exceptional teamwork, resilience, and decision-making.

 

Speaking about the National Finals, Ravi Sonnad, CEO, Enabling Leadership, shares: “ELevate is not about winning trophies. It’s about what children learn about themselves along the way — confidence, courage, teamwork, and the belief that given the right opportunity, they can define their own futures. The awards Enabling Leadership has received in recent months recognise the scale and depth of our work, but ELevate represents its heart. When 650 children step onto a national stage — competing, collaborating, and presenting impact projects — they embody leadership in its truest form. With scholarships supporting their higher education journeys, we are ensuring that talent is met with opportunity.”

 

From this nationwide journey, 650 outstanding students emerged as National Finalists, representing 55 teams that will now compete at the ELevate 2026 National Finals in Bengaluru. In recognition of both excellence and potential, scholarships worth Rs. 25 lakh will be awarded to approximately 200 national winners, supporting their access to higher education and helping remove financial barriers to their future aspirations.

 

What sets ELevate apart is its focus on leadership beyond the field and stage. Alongside the competitions, students present impact projects — real-world initiatives designed and implemented by the children themselves to address issues in their schools and communities. These projects reflect the practical application of leadership skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, empathy, and initiative, nurtured through Enabling Leadership’s year-long programs.

 

Through football, music, and creative problem-solving, ELevate enables children to experience equality in action, challenge stereotypes, and discover their own voice.

 

About Enabling Leadership

Enabling Leadership is a global non-profit organisation that equips children from under-served backgrounds with the essential Life and Leadership skills necessary for them to work themselves out of the cycle of poverty and become productive and responsible adults.

 

The organisation currently reaches around 10,000 children across 7 cities and 45 villages in India, Cambodia, Singapore and Kenya. Its programs use the mediums of music (Enabling Leadership Create), football (Enabling Leadership Play) and Lego-type building blocks (Enabling Leadership Build) to inculcate 21st century skills, values and attitudes so students grow to be tomorrow’s role models, global citizens, and change makers.

 

For more details, please visit: enablingleadership.org.

tridorian Takes Southeast Asian Innovation Global with the U.S. Launch After Breaking $15.6M ARR in 24 Months

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tridorian Takes Southeast Asian Innovation Global with the U.S. Launch After Breaking $15.6M ARR in 24 Months

tridorian, the region’s premier people-centric Google Cloud Partner, today announced its official launch into the United States with a new regional headquarters in Chicago. This milestone follows a period of hyper-growth built primarily in Singapore and Thailand, where the firm scaled to $15.6M ARR in just 24 months before expanding operations across Southeast Asia. tridorian is now one of the region’s fastest-growing digital transformation firms.

The U.S launch reflects growing global demand for the capabilities tridorian has developed in Southeast Asia: helping organizations move beyond experimentation to deploy secure, governed AI systems in production, grounded in real data and integrated into everyday business workflows. Rather than signaling a shift away from the region, the expansion represents the next chapter of what the team has built together.

Across Southeast Asia, tridorian has worked closely with enterprises in regulated and high-growth sectors to modernize cloud foundations, migrate and optimize critical workloads, and prepare data platforms for AI at scale, laying the groundwork for reliable, production-ready systems.

“We built this in Southeast Asia, together with our customers and our teams,” said Jimmy Jigmo, Chief Executive Officer of tridorian. “Reaching $15.6M ARR across two countries in two years wasn’t about chasing trends—it came from doing the hard work of making AI operate reliably in real environments. Being invited to bring that approach into the U.S. is something we’re proud of. It shows that what we’ve built here stands up on a global stage.”

tridorian’s execution-led approach is reflected in customer outcomes delivered across the region. In Singapore, Ryobi-G partnered with tridorian to build a real-time monitoring system on Google Cloud, achieving 99% availability, doubling project capacity, and reducing deployment time by more than 50%, while Nanyang Inc. transformed fragmented order processing into an automated system with agents, saving 850 hours monthly, boosted client retention by 65%, achieving a 257% ROI in its first year. In Thailand, Thai Wacoal successfully accelerated its ‘trend-to-market’ cycle by automating product content generation and brand reviews, significantly reducing manual tasks and unlocking strategic capacity for its creative teams. Shop Global implemented an AI-powered search and personal shopper experience, driving a 20% topline revenue increase, while in Indonesia, FDC Dental Clinic modernized patient journeys, cutting down patient booking time by 87%.

“The opportunity for transformation is vast,” said Andhika, Chief Revenue Officer at tridorian. “Whether in Singapore or Chicago, leaders are asking the same question: ‘How do we rethink our business in the AI-Native era?’ We’ve answered that question countless times across the Asia Pacific. Now we’re bringing those playbooks to the U.S.”

tridorian will continue investing in regional capabilities, talent, and delivery excellence across Southeast Asia, while expanding its global footprint to support customers with increasingly complex transformation programs.
 

About tridorian
tridorian is a Google Cloud-focused services and solutions company helping organizations modernize platforms, data, and applications. As a people-centric Google Cloud Premier Partner, tridorian specializes in building secure, governed AI systems designed for production. With operations spanning eight countries and customers across 14, tridorian ensures that technology only succeeds when the people using it do.
 

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The Latest Union Budget should have Included Concrete Measures to Encourage Investments by Non-Resident Indians and in India's Retail Sector

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The Latest Union Budget should have Included Concrete Measures to Encourage Investments by Non-Resident Indians and in India's Retail Sector

The Indian economy has the potential to become the world’s third-largest economy within the next two to three years. The opportunities are already presenting themselves. Trade agreements signed with the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the European Union are expected to give a major boost to exports. However, there was an expectation that the latest Union Budget would announce concrete measures to encourage investments by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in India, as well as to increase investment in India’s retail sector, said Dr. Dhananjay Datar, Chairman of Adil Group of Super Stores (Dubai) and popularly known as the “Masala King”.

 

Dr. Dhananjay Datar, Chairman, Adil Group of Super Stores, Dubai

 

Welcoming the Union Budget announced today, he said, “The retail sector holds immense latent potential to significantly strengthen the Indian economy. However, India has very few professionals in this sector, and those who do exist are unable to compete effectively in international markets due to the burden of high taxation. As a solution, the government should reduce the tax burden on professionals and the common public, and encourage NRIs as well as international businesses to invest directly in India’s retail sector.”

 

He further added, “Despite India’s massive population and the enormous turnover potential of the retail market, the number of professionals in this sector is still inadequate. As a result, Indians go abroad to do business, while large-scale employment generation does not take place within the country, and local wage levels are not as attractive compared to foreign countries. To address this, if the government attracts NRIs and international businesses to the Indian retail sector by offering tax incentives and encouraging foreign direct investment (FDI), it will lead to the creation of new jobs and both direct and indirect employment. Employees will receive better wages, and as the number of professionals increases, competition will reduce product prices, making goods more affordable for the common consumer. Many NRIs run highly successful businesses across the world, but are reluctant to invest in India. This situation needs to change.”

 

Highlighting the immense untapped potential of India’s retail sector and the highly promising future ahead for the country, Dr. Datar noted that a few years ago India was a buyer’s market, but today it has transformed into a seller’s market.

Vinfast Honored as Investor of the Year in India

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Vinfast Honored as Investor of the Year in India

VinFast continues to strengthen its presence in the Indian market after being honored by leading industry publications within the Vikatan Group media ecosystem. The company received the titles Investor of the Year and Urban Electric Vehicle of the Year 2026 for its VF 7 model. These awards recognize VinFast’s long-term commitment to India and highlight its market approach through structured investment in electric vehicles and a product portfolio aligned with local demand.

 

Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia (right), received the Nanayam Vikatan Business Star Award from Mr. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu


As part of the Business Star Awards organized by the business magazine Nanayam Vikatan, the Investor of the Year title was presented to VinFast in recognition of its long-term, landmark investment commitment to India’s green mobility ecosystem, with a key focus on its electric vehicle manufacturing complex project in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.


This investment impressed the jury by demonstrating strong execution capability, strategic clarity, and VinFast’s confidence in India’s manufacturing potential. At the same time, the project helps drive the formation of a new industrial corridor, create jobs, and develop the supplier ecosystem in southern Tamil Nadu, in line with the Make in India initiative and global sustainable development goals.


At the same time, the VinFast VF 7 received the Urban Electric Vehicle of the Year award at the Motor Vikatan Awards 2026, an annual event hosted by the automotive magazine Motor Vikatan. The award reflects positive recognition from industry experts for the electric SUV developed by VinFast to suit urban traffic conditions in India, offering a balance of design, performance, safety standards, and comfort, thereby affirming the company’s product capability and localization strategy in this market.


Nanayam Vikatan and Motor Vikatan are both part of Vikatan Group, a leading magazine ecosystem in South India established in 1926. With strong credibility, a long history, and a large readership, Vikatan awards are regarded as an influential benchmark for the business community, investors, and consumers in the region.


Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, Chief Executive Officer of VinFast Asia, said, “Being recognized in two important award categories demonstrates how VinFast is steadily building its position in India, not only through long term investment commitments but also through products developed to match local conditions and user needs. This recognition provides further momentum for us to accelerate implementation, expand the electric vehicle ecosystem, and maintain a long term partnership with the Indian market.”


Mr. B. Srinivasan, Chief Executive Officer of Vikatan Group, shared, “VinFast India represents the new-age investor—bold in vision, swift in execution, and deeply aligned with India’s growth story. By unravelling the true potential of the port city of Thoothukudi, VinFast India has helped create a conducive industrial ecosystem, played a positive role in employment generation, and restored the city’s importance on India’s manufacturing map. Their investment is not just capital at work, but confidence in India’s future.”


Recognition from Vikatan Group further extends the series of achievements VinFast has received in India in recent years, reflecting the convergence of its investment strategy, local manufacturing capability, and electrified product portfolio, which are gradually establishing a strong brand position in the world’s third-largest automotive market.


After just one year of presence, VinFast has steadily made its mark in India’s electric vehicle market through a long term development strategy, a premium product portfolio, and the establishment of a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem covering manufacturing, retail, charging infrastructure, and after sales services. With a firm commitment to innovation, sustainable development, and a user centric approach, VinFast continues to contribute to the transition toward green mobility and the long-term growth of India’s automotive industry.

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, the Middle East and Asia.


Learn more at: vinfastauto.in

Aster DM Healthcare Delivers Steady Q3 FY26 Performance; Q3 FY26 Revenues up by 13% YoY to INR 1,186 Crs

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Aster DM Healthcare Delivers Steady Q3 FY26 Performance; Q3 FY26 Revenues up by 13% YoY to INR 1,186 Crs

Key Financial Highlights

Aster DM Healthcare for Q3 FY26:

  • Revenue for Q3 FY26 grew 13% YoY to INR 1,186 Crs

  • Operating EBITDA (ex-Kasaragod) grew 17% YoY to INR 237 Crs. in Q3 FY26

  • Operating EBITDA Margins (ex-Kasaragod) stood at 20.2% in Q3 FY26 Vs. 19.3% in Q3 FY25

  • Normalised PAT1 (ex-Kasaragod) grew 22% YoY to INR 98 Crs. In Q3 FY26

 

Aster + QCIL (Combined Proforma) Performance for Q3 FY26

  • Revenue for Q3FY26 grew by 15% to INR 2,366 Cr

  • Operating EBITDA grew by 22% to INR 503 Cr

  • Operating EBITDA margin stood at 21%

  • Post NCLT order, Shareholders’ meeting to be convened between Feb 27 and Mar 13, 2026

 

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare service providers in India, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

 

Aster DM Healthcare delivers steady Q3 FY26 performance

 

Commenting on the performance for Q3 FY26, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “As we move closer to the completion of merger between Aster and Quality Care India Limited, the proforma performance of the combined platform remains encouraging. On a proforma basis in Q3 FY26, revenues grew by 15% YoY to Rs. 2,366 Cr and operating EBITDA increased by 22% YoY to Rs. 503 Cr. The combined performance remained largely consistent throughout the three quarters of FY26, supported by strong patient volumes and improving case mix.

 

Over the past year, the combined entity has added over 560 beds, taking the combined capacity to 10,620 beds across 28 cities, with a pipeline of more than 4,000 additional beds to support long-term growth. With continued focus on strengthening clinical talent, leadership depth, and execution excellence, we remain well positioned to deliver sustainable expansion and provide high-quality, accessible healthcare at scale.

 

We are also pleased with the progress made on the merger and are confident of shareholders’ approval pursuant to the NCLT order marking an important step in toward creating a scaled, integrated healthcare platform to become the top 3 hospital chains in India.”

 

On Q3 FY26 performance of Aster DM Healthcare, Dr. Moopen said, “We have delivered a steady performance with revenues increasing 13% YoY to Rs. 1,186 Cr and excluding the impact of the newly commissioned Kasargod facility, operating EBITDA grew 17% year on year, with margins expanding to 20.2%, reflecting strong operating leverage and cost management.”

 

India Performance Highlights

Overall Business: Double-digit YoY growth in Revenue & Operating EBITDA led by growth in Kerala, strong growth in international revenue and better case mix

  • ARPP IP rose 9% YoY to INR 1,22,294 in Q3 FY26, driven by improved specialty mix

  • CONGO mix increased by 240 bps to 52% in Q3 FY26

  • Total patient volume grew by 10% YoY with IP volume growing by 5% YoY and OP volume growing by 11% YoY in Q3 FY26.

  • ALOS improved by 4% YoY to 3.1 days in Q3FY26, aided by increased robotics surgeries and efficient hospital operations

  • Significant growth in MVT revenue by 41% YoY

  • Healthy growth in Oncology revenue by 27% YoY; contribution increased to 11% in Q3 FY26 from 10% in Q3 FY25

  • Aster Labs revenue grew by 17% YoY in Q3 FY26 and Op. EBITDA grew by 31% YoY with margins improved to 10.5% in Q3 FY26 as compared to 9.4% in Q3 FY25

 

Core Hospital Business

  • Core hospitals & clinics business delivered an Op. EBITDA margin of 21.4% in Q3 FY26 (22.8% Ex-Kasargod)

  • Matured hospital Operating EBITDA margins stood at 25.1% in Q3 FY26 (24.4% in Q3 FY25)

  • Aster Medcity revenue grew by 24% YoY and Op. EBITDA grew by 33% YoY in Q3 FY26 with margins at 30%

  • Aster MIMS Calicut revenue grew by 14% YoY and Op. EBITDA grew by 20% YoY in Q3 FY26; Margin at 26%

  • Aster Whitefield revenue grew by 14% YoY in Q3 FY26

 

Cluster-wise Performance:

  • Kerala total patient volume increased by 15% YoY delivering 20% YoY revenue growth

  • Andhra & Telangana revenue grew 13% YoY, supported by 9% YoY increase in total patient volume

  • Growth in Kerala MVT revenue of 64% YoY during the quarter

  • Kerala Cluster Operating EBITDA grew by 18% YoY (28% ex-Kasargod) with margins at 22.9% (25.4% ex. Kasargod) in Q3FY26 from 23.5% in Q3FY25

  • Andhra & Telangana cluster Operating EBITDA grew by 7% YoY with margin at 13.2% in Q3FY26

 

Update on Merger

Post receipt of the shareholders’, CCI and stock exchange approval, the Company has completed the preferential allotment of ~3.6% stake to Blackstone and TPG in the Company in lieu of initial acquisition of 5.0% stake in Quality Care India Ltd. by the Company. The shares issued under the preferential allotment are now listed on stock exchanges (BSE and NSE).

 

The Company received no-objection letter from the Stock Exchanges for the merger and has made application with National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in December 2025. As per NCLT direction, the shareholders meeting is to be convened between February 27, 2026, and March 13, 2026.

 

The closing of transaction is pending fulfilment of regulatory and compliance requirements, including receipt of NCLT and shareholders’ approval. The transaction is expected to be completed by Q1 FY27.

 

QCIL Q3 FY26 Performance

QCIL has posted a strong performance in Q3 FY26, reporting a 17% year-on-year increase in revenue to INR 1,181 Cr. Operating EBITDA grew by 32% to INR 279 Cr, supported by a healthy operating EBITDA margin of 23.7%, underscoring the company’s continued focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth.

 

Combined Proforma Performance for Q3 FY26

The combined entity (Aster and QCIL), with over 10,620+ beds across 39 hospitals in 28 cities, delivered strong proforma results this quarter—revenue up 15% to INR 2,366 Cr and Operating EBITDA up 22% to INR 503 Cr (ex-Kasaragod up by 25% to INR 516 Cr) with healthy EBITDA margin at 21% (22% ex-Kasargod) and ROCE at 20.7% (ex-Kasargod 21.2%), reflecting the platform’s strength and potential.

 

About Aster DM Healthcare, India

Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest healthcare service providers operating in India with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare through 20 hospitals with 5,451 beds, 10 clinics, 203 pharmacies (Operated by Alfaone Retail Pharmacies Private Limited under brand license from Aster), and 302 labs and patient experience centers across 5 states in India, delivering a simple yet strong promise to different stakeholders: “We’ll Treat You Well.”

 

DISCLAIMER: Certain statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like government actions, local, political or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. Aster DM Healthcare will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. QCIL Numbers are Indicative and subject to statutory audit adjustments. Proforma numbers for merger entity are also subject to finalization and audit of the merged accounts. Actual amounts, losses or impact on net profit could materially differ from those that have been estimated. In addition, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated include harmonization of accounting policies and practices. 

A Collective Call for Conscious Leadership and Global Peace

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A Collective Call for Conscious Leadership and Global Peace

In recent months, the Declaration of Consciousness Movement (DOCM) has witnessed a growing convergence of public voices, civic participation, and informed dialogue around a shared conviction: leadership rooted in consciousness, stability, and long-term global wellbeing merits thoughtful international recognition.

 

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Declaration of Consciousness Movement (DOCM) Founder- Adhipen Bose Nandhiji


Through sustained initiatives including a formal press interaction, public dialogue, and broad public engagement, DOCM has articulated its perspective on why the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi merits consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. These efforts reflect an evolving understanding of peace not merely as the absence of conflict, but as a conscious and continuous process shaped by governance, dialogue, and responsibility in an interconnected world. The press engagement marked a significant milestone, providing a platform to highlight how contemporary peace extends beyond traditional definitions. Discussions emphasized the role of awareness-led leadership in fostering stability within nations and contributing constructively to regional and global institutions.


DOCM’s framework for conscious leadership is reflected across nine key areas of impact: humanitarian solidarity reaching more than 150 countries; peace-oriented diplomacy and strategic restraint; environmental stewardship and climate leadership; economic development and poverty alleviation; women’s empowerment through initiatives such as Naari Shakthi; the advancement of digital public infrastructure and governance transformation; cultural diplomacy through yoga and soft power; promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship; and a strong democratic mandate anchored in public trust.


Equally significant has been the public response. Individuals from diverse backgrounds have come forward to lend their voices, reinforcing the belief that leadership guided by conscious intent and long-term vision can create impact beyond national boundaries. This collective participation reflects a shared aspiration for peace that is proactive, preventive, and rooted in human dignity.


As part of this broader vision, DOCM has also proposed August 8 (8/8) as World Consciousness Day, symbolizing balance and the alignment of inner awareness with outward action. India’s civilizational heritage of non-violence and consciousness-based wisdom positions it uniquely to advance this proposal at the United Nations.


At its core, DOCM affirms that peace is sustained when consciousness guides leadership. Through continued dialogue and collective participation, the movement remains committed to advancing awareness as a foundational pillar for a more harmonious and resilient world.


To learn, participate, and add your voice to this Declaration, visit signdc.org.


To know more about the exposure and efforts by DOCM please click on the link below. 

 

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PM Narendra Modi to be Keynote Speaker at ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026

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PM Narendra Modi to be Keynote Speaker at ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026

The architect of India’s unprecedented economic resurgence and intellectual hegemony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be delivering the keynote address at the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026. The summit is scheduled to be held at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, on February 13 and 14. In the eleven years of PM Modi’s stewardship, India has climbed six rungs to become the world’s fourth largest economy, outranking Japan last year. This is a remarkable achievement in a considerably short period of time and India is already well on its way to becoming the world’s third largest economy by 2030. With this background, the PM’s address at ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 comes at an opportune time in global economic history and would likely lay down a pathway for India’s enhanced role in becoming the innovation capital of the world, as our indigenous manufacturing and technology prowess get strengthened.
 

ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026
 

The Global Business Summit has already established itself as South Asia’s definitive thought leadership dialogue. And this year’s theme ‘A Decade of Disruption, A Century of Change’ is expected to generate rich conversions about ways to tackle the unprecedented disruption of the last decade, which was marked by seismic shifts in geopolitics, climate, capital and technology. With global leaders, key policy makers and top CEOs in attendance, the summit would allow participants to explore multiple, actionable pathways for India to become a knowledge-based, innovation economy.

 

Under PM Modi, India has pursued a trajectory of inclusive and sustainable growth, with initiatives such as “Make in India” boosting domestic manufacturing and attracting Foreign Direct Investment in electronics, renewable energy and more. The Digital India program has revolutionised our technological landscape, fostering a robust digital economy that ranks among the world’s most advanced. Infrastructure development has been another critical driver. The Modi government’s investment in high-speed rail, modernised airports and smart cities reflects a commitment to building a foundation for long-term prosperity.
 

At the heart of India’s economic success is its demographic advantage: a young, dynamic workforce. And the startup ecosystem, one of the largest globally, has produced unicorns in fintech, e-commerce and Artificial Intelligence, rivalling innovation centres like Silicon Valley. Education and skilling initiatives by the Modi government have been pivotal in sustaining this momentum.

 

Then, India’s rise as the fourth-largest economy has profound implications for the world. Its vast market offers unparalleled opportunities for trade and investment. And the emphasis on innovation positions it as a global hub for Research and Development. Collaborations between Indian and international firms in AI, Biotechnology, and Clean Energy are driving global advancements. The nation’s digital infrastructure, including its leadership in 5G and blockchain, facilitates cross-border partnerships, enhancing global connectivity.
 

India’s economic policies also promote stability in an uncertain world. By diversifying supply chains and reducing dependence on single markets, India contributes to global economic resilience. And our role in multilateral trade agreements and regional economic blocs fosters cooperation, countering protectionist trends. As a voice for developing nations, India advocates fair trade practices and access to technology, reshaping global economic norms.

 

About ET Now Global Business Summit
The Times Group presents ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 as a distinguished platform that has in the past hosted an illustrious array of personalities, both from India and around the world. This distinguished list includes luminaries such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the visionary Bill Gates from Microsoft, Brian Chesky of Airbnb, Arianna Huffington from Huffington Post Media Group, Dara Khosrowshahi, the leader of Uber, Reed Hastings representing Netflix, the innovative Steve Wozniak from Apple, renowned venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki, Anshula Kant from the World Bank Group, iconic actor Shah Rukh Khan, and the esteemed Economist and Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, among other influential figures. The summit continues to be a nexus of unparalleled insights and global perspectives, bringing together the brightest minds to shape the future of business and innovation.

 

About ET Edge
ET Edge, an Initiative of The Times Group, is India’s largest conference and thought leadership company. Since its inception in 2015, ET Edge has been at the forefront of creating unique thought leadership initiatives with the objective to empower multiple sectors, industries, and segments by dispersing critical business knowledge through strategically developed specialised conferences and summits. ET Now Global Business Summit is among ET Edge’s flagship IPs, which strives to bring together visionaries and key global leaders through its enriched knowledge platforms to aid the symbiotic relationship between societies and businesses. Some of the other marque conference properties of ET Edge include (SDG) Sustainability Development Goals Summit, Supply Chain Summit, CX Summit, and Best Brands series.

Chandigarh University Students Receive 10,000 Job Offers from over 1,300 Top Global Firms & Leading MNCs

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Chandigarh University Students Receive 10,000 Job Offers from over 1,300 Top Global Firms & Leading MNCs

Chandigarh University has witnessed a stupendous rise in placements over the past decade, with the number of recruiting companies surging from 282 in 2014 to over 1300 in 2025, a remarkable 325% increase. Likewise, annual job offers have risen from 2,410 to 10,000 during the same period, reflecting an impressive 315% growth reflecting the university’s expanding industry engagement and strong employability outcomes. Chandigarh University students have secured a remarkable 15,000 job offers from leading IT companies in the last 10 years alone.

 

Chandigarh University Placed Students in a group during campus placements at Chandigarh University Gharuan campus

 

In 2025 alone, CU students have secured over 10,000 job offers from more than 1300 leading national, international firms and Tier-1 Multi-National Companies (MNCs) including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Walt Disney, IBM, E&Y, Intel, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, TCS, Cognizant, L&T, Wipro, Dell, HCL, Accenture, Flipkart and SAP Labs among others.

 

Chandigarh University students have secured highest 550 offers from the tech giant TCS in the entire North India in 2025. Chandigarh University students achieved the highest placement offers in North India, securing over 85 offers from HighRadius and creating a national record with 70 offers from EPAM, both at packages of Rs 8 LPA. Gaurav Maheshwari, Computer Science Engineering (CSE) student secured the highest international package of INR 1.7 Crore from Nutanix, an American cloud computing firm. Moreover, CSE student Vandana Chauhan received a Rs 54.75 LPA offer from Palo Alto Networks, MBA and hotel management students earned highest salary packages of Rs 28 LPA and Rs 18 LPA respectively, showcasing the university’s stellar performance across different domains. Among the top recruiters were Microsoft, offering Rs 50 LPA, Amazon and Atlassian with Rs 40 LPA packages. More than 500 companies presented offers above Rs 5 LPA, with over 100 companies offering Rs 10 LPA.

 

While the average salary package secured by CU students was between Rs 7 lakhs to Rs 8 lakhs. The highest stipend of Rs 1.3 lakhs was received by Engineering student during his internship.

 

CU processed 1,534 internships during the Jan to Dec 2025 cycle across 6 academic clusters and 167 programs with 99% paid internships and 37 international placements, reinforcing strong industry demand, global exposure and career readiness of its students.

 

CU is the only university in the entire Punjab visited by Adobe for exclusive hiring of Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles. Chandigarh University also houses India’s first LinkedIn Experience Zone (lab) at its campus which is a pioneering initiative to transform university spaces into dynamic career launchpads that empower students to build strong professional profiles, enhance employability and prepare them for the future of work.

 

Chandigarh University’s Engineering Students Get 6047 Job Offers, Secure Record High Package of Rs 1.7 Crore

Chandigarh University has set new benchmarks for engineering education with its dynamic hands-on experiential learning-based engineering education, industry-aligned programs that guarantees impeccable placements.

 

The students of Engineering streams attracted the highest number lucrative packages in 2025 with 532 top notch firms including leading MNCs turning up with record 6047 offers for students of engineering streams. These MNCs included Microsoft, Amazon, Hewlett Packard, Bank of America, NOKIA, Deloitte, IBM, DELL and SAP Labs.

 

The top recruiters for the 2024-25 batch across all streams, included Microsoft offering the highest package ever of Rs 50 LPA, followed by Amazon with a top package of Rs 40 lakh per annum and Atlassian providing a top package of Rs 40 lakh per annum.

 

While there was a big-time jump of 30% in the number of total companies visiting the CU campus for campus placements of engineering students, there was a jump of 70% in the number of Core Engineering Companies.

 

While 6 companies offered salary package 35 lakh and above, 10 companies offered 30 lakhs and above, 20 companies offered 25 lakhs and above, 31 companies offered Rs 20 lakhs, 52 companies offered over Rs 15 LPA package, over 100 companies offered over Rs 10 LPA and over 500 companies offered over Rs 5 LPA package to CU students making it to the final list of successful among them.

 

For 2025-26 CU’s Computer Science Engineering (CSE) IT students received the over 4,000 job offers from 350 companies with 317 students received multiple offers and 585 students have been offered placements by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in 2024-25. Of the students placed in TCS, 26 received offers with salaries ranging between Rs 9 and Rs 11.5 lakh per annum. Additionally, 179 students were offered positions with compensation packages between Rs 7-7.3 lakhs per annum.

 

In Electronics & Communication and Electrical Engineering, over 159 companies recruited CU’s 743 engineering students and 546 students of Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics and Automobile Engineering, securing job offers from 133 companies with highest salary package of Rs 40 lakhs.

 

In Mechanical Engineering (M Tech), CU students secured the highest package of Rs 40 lakhs and average package for the program was 9 LPA while more than 130 recruiters visited the varsity to hire fresh talent in this domain.

 

In Civil Engineering, 233 students received job offers during the campus placement session with the highest package of 15 LPA. In Chemical and Biotechnology Engineering, 45 companies made job offers to 300 students with a salary package offered touching Rs 8.4 LPA.

 

The total number of offers made to the engineering students in 2024-25 saw a rise of 60% in comparison to last year. Of the Engineering sector companies, more than 400 companies offered pay-package of more than Rs 5 LPA while over 100 companies offered packages of more than 10 LPA.

 

CU follows a rigorous training process under which a student adapts himself and starts preparing for campus placements in the first year itself. There is a specially designed innovative Corporate Connect Program for ensuring employability for its graduates and Career Resource Centre connects students to placement opportunities.

 

Chandigarh University’s 1153 MBA Students Get 1427 Jobs Offers from 447 Top Global & Indian Companies

Chandigarh University (CU), one of India’s premier private institutions which was ranked 4th in management among all private universities in India in the QS World Rankings by Subjects 2025, continues to scale greater heights in business education with its marvelous placement record for MBA graduates.

 

As many as 447 top-notch global and national firms hired 1153 MBA graduates at CU who secured 1427 job offers with a highest salary package of Rs 23 lakh received by one of the students in 2024-25. One of the MBA graduates had secured the highest salary package of Rs 21 LPA; the average salary package also ranged between Rs 5 LPA to Rs 6 LPA. While the top recruiters in the FMCG sector included HUL, Dabur, ITC, Godrej, United Spirits, Proteinex, the leading firms that hired CU students in consumer durable goods sector were Philips, LG, Sony, Samsung, DELL and Panasonic among others.

 

In Marketing and Finance, 256 top companies offered jobs MBA students including Mahindra Finance, Deloitte USI Tax, KPMG, Bharat Financial Inclusion and Growth Arrow LLP among others with highest salary package of Rs 23 LPA secured by CU students from Indicaa Group in marketing and another student received job offer of Rs 12 LPA from Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company in Finance.

 

In International Business, 11 top companies offered jobs to Chandigarh University students with Indicaa Group offering the highest package of Rs 23 LPA in this domain during 2024-25 academic session.

 

In Banking and Financial Engineering, 52 top companies in the sector offered jobs to Chandigarh University students with Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company offering the highest package of Rs 12 LPA in this domain.

 

In Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, 10 top companies offered jobs with Chandigarh University students receiving the highest package of Rs 11 LPA in this domain.

 

In Business Analytics, 12 top companies offered jobs to CU MBA graduates with Ford Business Solutions offering the highest package of Rs 10.5 LPA.

 

In Human Resources and Strategic HR, 64 top companies offered jobs to CU students in 2024-25 with Hyundai Motors offering the highest package of Rs 9.25 LPA in this domain. In Data Science & AI, Capital Markets, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Healthcare and Hospital Management, 161 top companies offered jobs CU’s MBA graduates with the highest package of Rs 16.42 LPA which was offered by Federal Bank of India.

 

Biotechnology Student Secures Highest Rs 15 LPA, Legal Studies Student Secures Rs 12 LPA

Chandigarh University continues to demonstrate strong placement outcomes across its academic spectrum, with the University Institute of Architecture (UIA) securing a highest package of Rs 8.45 LPA and the University Institute of Liberal Arts and Humanities (UILAH) achieving Rs 13 LPA. In the health and life sciences domain, the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS) recorded Rs 7.5 LPA, while the University Institute of Biotechnology (UIBT) reached an impressive Rs 15 LPA. The University Institute of Sciences (UIS) reported a top package of Rs 9 LPA, and the University Institute of Media Studies (UIMS) achieved Rs 7.2 LPA. The University Institute of Design (UID) registered Rs 8.45 LPA, hospitality students from the University Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (UITHM) secured Rs 20 LPA, and the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) recorded a strong highest package of Rs 12 LPA, reflecting the university’s industry-aligned and multidisciplinary placement success.

 

CU Students Get 100% Placement in Tourism, Aviation & Hospitality with Rs 21 LPA as Highest Package

Chandigarh University has become the most sought-after destination for leading national and international recruiters from the tourism and hospitality industry, which is clearly evident from the exceptional placement record for these domains in the last two years; as many as 834 students of Tourism and Hospitality Management at CU secured jobs at the students in prestigious hospitality establishments in the past two years.

 

Even more, as many as 76 students of Tourism and Hospitality Management at CU received multiple job offers. In all, 381 students of hotel management secured jobs in Five Star Hotels, Quick Service Restaurants and Retail Management companies. Of these, 327 students secured jobs in 18 Five Star Hotels including The Oberoi Bengaluru, Hilton Bangalore, Trident Gurgaon, The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, Radisson Jaipur City Centre, Marriot Gurgaon, Sheraton Hyderabad, Vivanta by Taj Surajkund, Taj Lake Palace Udaipur, Wildflower Hall Shimla, Pullman and Oberoi Sukhvilas among others.

 

In Aviation and Travel Sector, 391 students secured jobs in 22 top aviation and travel companies in 2023 and 2024 with the highest package of Rs 7 LPA.

 

In the aviation sector, Chandigarh University students were offered 205 jobs by 16 Airlines, including seven international carriers including Lufthansa Airways, British Airways, Air France, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Oman Airways, Indigo, Go Air, Spice Jet and Air India.

 

In Tour and Travel Management, 73 students secured jobs in leading firms including Thomascook India, Pickyourtrail, Zenith Leisure Holidays, EaseMyTrip.com among others. Under its International Transfer Program, CU gives students the option to study 2 years in CU and 2 in Canada, United States of America or France or Switzerland with International Degree.

 

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. 

Bazel International EGM Approves 1:1 Bonus Issue, Citing Board Confidence in Business Model and Capital Discipline

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Bazel International Limited (BSE: BAZELINTER | 539946 | INE217E01014) has announced the successful conclusion of its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held at the Company’s registered office. The members of the Company considered and approved all items of business set out in the Notice of the EGM with the requisite majority.


At the EGM, shareholders approved the issuance of bonus equity shares in the ratio of 1:1, i.e., one fully paid-up equity share of INR 10 each for every one existing fully paid-up equity share held, subject to applicable statutory and regulatory approvals.


The Company will take all necessary steps to complete the allotment and listing of the bonus equity shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange, where the equity shares of the Company are presently listed, in compliance with the provisions of the SEBI Regulations, the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The bonus equity shares shall be issued in dematerialised form and credited to the demat accounts of the eligible shareholders in accordance with applicable norms. The Record Date for determining the eligibility of shareholders entitled to receive the bonus equity shares will be announced by the Company in due course.


As on September 30, 2025, an amount of approximately INR 47.08 crore stood to the credit of the Company’s securities premium account and free reserves. Of this, up to INR 6.00 crore has been capitalised for the issuance of bonus shares, while continuing to retain sufficient reserves to support ongoing operations, future investments, and growth initiatives.


Commenting on the outcome of the EGM, Mr. Pankaj Dawar, the Managing Director of Bazel International Limited said, “This bonus issue reflects the Company’s financial maturity and the Board’s confidence in our balance sheet, business model, and long-term strategy. While rewarding shareholders, we remain focused on preserving financial flexibility to support operations, investments, and future growth.”


The bonus issue is intended not merely as an increase in share capital, but as a reflection of the Board’s confidence in the Company’s business model, strategic direction, and future prospects, and as a means of sharing the benefits of the Company’s progress with its members. The proposed bonus issue does not impair the Company’s ability to meet its working capital or operational commitments, which remain structured, phased, and adequately funded without impacting reserves earmarked for capitalisation.


About Bazel International Limited 
Bazel International Limited is a BSE-listed Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) incorporated in 1982. In recent years, the company has undertaken a strategic expansion beyond financial activities through the acquisition of operating businesses with established manufacturing capabilities. Following its acquisition of Arur Footwear Limited (formerly SR Industries Limited) through the CIRP process, the Company is focused on operational consolidation, brand development, and long-term value creation.


Arur Footwear is currently developing its own consumer-facing footwear portfolio, including “Pacalop” a mass-market casual footwear brand positioned in the value and mid-value segments. The integration is part of Bazel International’s broader strategy to build operating scale, improve asset utilisation, and create long-term shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and governance-led execution.

Vedam School of Technology Sets a New Benchmark for Computer Science (AI) Program from the First Semester

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Vedam School of Technology Sets a New Benchmark for Computer Science (AI) Program from the First Semester

Vedam School of Technology, a next-generation institution redefining computer science education in India, today announced the successful completion of the first academic semester of its inaugural cohort. The milestone underscores the institution’s commitment to producing industry-ready graduates through an immersive, hands-on, and project-driven learning model.

 

Vedam School of Technology:

Breaking away from conventional classroom-centric approaches, Vedam placed students in real-world problem-solving environments from the very first day. Within just a few months, first-year students have already begun building AI chatbots, developing live applications, and shaping their own startup concepts.

 

The curriculum seamlessly integrates core academic fundamentals with contest-style Java coding challenges, intensive algorithmic bootcamps, and high-intensity 24-hour hackathons focused on rapid prototyping and execution under pressure. A major highlight of the semester was Vedam’s flagship 24-hour hackathon, during which all 28 participating teams successfully delivered functional prototypes. The top three teams were recognized for exceptional innovation and execution and have been selected to further develop their projects in Vedam’s Innovation Lab.

 

Deep industry integration forms the cornerstone of Vedam’s educational philosophy. Throughout the semester, students received continuous mentorship and collaborated directly with leading professionals from the technology ecosystem, including Nishant Chahar (Smart India Hackathon winner, ex-Microsoft, and renowned tech YouTuber), Shreyas Mante (SDE II, Oracle), Prathamesh Sahasrabhojane (Software Engineer II, Rippling), Tushar Khattar (CEO, Amora AI), Uttaran Nayak (CEO, Alchemyst AI), and Jasbir Singh (Tech Lead, CARS24), who led a full Visiting Faculty Week during which students co-built an AI product following real industry workflows.

 

The curriculum is designed and led by Subhesh Kumar, former Google engineer, DTU’s five-star coder, and mentor to over 5,000 students, ensuring an AI-first curriculum supported by regular project reviews, 1-to-1 doubt-clearing sessions, and personalized one-on-one guidance.

 

Entrepreneurial thinking was woven throughout the academic journey. Founder-led sessions conducted by Piyush Nangru (Co-founder), Chandan Mathur (SVP), and Kumar Vivek (DVP) regularly engaged with students through pitch reviews, mentoring sessions, and live project walkthroughs, ensuring ideas were challenged and sharpened in real time.The semester concluded with a Live Project Exhibition, where students presented the applications and tools they had built, many for the first time in their academic careers, directly to peers, faculty, leadership, and industry mentors.

 

For more information, please visit www.vedam.org | www.youtube.com/@vedamschooloftechnology

 

Beyond the classroom, students have already established and now lead six campus clubs focused on entrepreneurship, competitive programming, open source, cultural activities, esports, and sports, selected through a rigorous process of competitive pitches and interviews, fostering a strong sense of ownership and community from day one.

 

“At Vedam, we believe future graduates are shaped by building, not just by studying,” said Piyush Nangru, Co-founder of Vedam School of Technology. “Watching our founding cohort take full ownership of real projects and collaborate closely with industry leaders reaffirms our conviction that computer science education must evolve to remain relevant in today’s fast-changing world.”

 

Admissions to this highly selective program are now open for the four-year Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence program (Batch 2026–2030), with the B.Tech degree awarded by Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune; a UGC-approved university on its 100-acre lush-green campus in Maharashtra.

 

Vedam admits only the top 5% of talent through a rigorous, merit-based process centered on the Vedam Scholastic Aptitude Test (VSAT); a national-level, online proctored entrance exam. Unlike traditional exams that emphasize rote learning, VSAT focuses on assessing problem-solving abilities, mathematical proficiency, logical reasoning, learnability, and quick thinking under time pressure.

 

The VSAT is a 2-hour online exam with 50 questions worth 200 marks, designed to reward accuracy and speed (approx. 2 min/question). Apply at vedam.org, take the test, receive results in 2 days, attend an online PI within 5 days, and get final offers shortly after.

 

Candidates can attempt VSAT up to two times to improve scores. Exceptional performers receive scholarships up to 100%. Visit vedam.org for VSAT details, syllabus videos, and apply now; join a truly transformative program. 

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