The Foundation for Advancement of Micro Enterprises (FAME) proudly announces a milestone achievement of empowering over 50,000 women entrepreneurs across rural India within a record span. Since its inception, FAME has created sustainable economic opportunities for over 2 lakh micro enterprises, with a special focus towards women, in more than 200 villages across 20 districts spanning Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana. By addressing livelihood challenges and social barriers, FAME is transforming the lives of women in traditionally underserved communities, enabling them to achieve financial independence and dignity.

Through its innovative “beyond financing” approach, which integrates skill training, mentorship, and market linkages, FAME continues to uplift women entrepreneurs, fostering entrepreneurship in clusters such as footwear manufacturing, dairy farming, sports goods production and Kirana. Programs empower women to build viable livelihoods with sustainable incomes, contributing positively to their families and communities.

Mr Brij Mohan, who is the Chairman of FAME and erstwhile Executive Director of SIDBI, commented on this milestone moment, “We are immensely proud to have impacted the lives of over 50,000 women entrepreneurs in a record period. This landmark accomplishment is a testament to our commitment to creating meaningful economic opportunities and social change. We have brought financial empowerment, dignity, and hope to thousands of women, and we will continue to scale our efforts to positively affect many more lives across India.”

FAME’s holistic interventions have produced transformative outcomes-70% of beneficiaries report increased monthly incomes, many earning between Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000, with 90% confirming the support FAME provides in generating livelihood post the training. The ripple effect is profound, with 88% of participants experiencing improved social cohesion, economic activity, and community recognition, actively promoting gender inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

Rubina attending the Shoe Artisan Programme

“Before joining FAME, I struggled to contribute financially to my family due to societal restrictions and a lack of skills. Thanks to FAME’s Shoe Artisan Program, I have learned a craft that not only gives me income but also respect in my community. I now feel confident and proud to support my family and contribute to our future. FAME has truly changed my life,” said Rubina, a FAME Beneficiaryfrom Agra

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, FAME remains dedicated to scaling its social impact through extended reach, strengthened partnerships, and innovative programming that deliver long-lasting dignity and financial independence for rural women entrepreneurs.

About FAME (Foundation for Advancement of Micro Enterprises)

FAME is a Section 8 Company dedicated to empowering unorganised micro businesses across India to scale and become competitive. With a focus on skill development, market access, and business advisory, FAME supports the micro entrepreneur sector, which comprises of over 70 million businesses that contribute to more than 90% of India’s non-farm jobs. The Foundation uniquely implements its programs through its own dedicated teams-including field officers, certified veterinary doctors, and trainers-to ensure high-quality, sustainable impact.

FAME’s programs target women, young people, and vulnerable communities, especially in sectors like dairy and livestock farming, shoe manufacturing, sports goods production and kirana. By providing in-depth training, creating market linkages, and fostering social inclusion, FAME has trained over 2 lakh micro enterprises, which include 50,000 women entrepreneurs, in more than 200 villages across multiple states. Committed to long-term livelihood creation, FAME’s interventions align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and strive to transform rural economies through inclusive growth and empowerment.

Lords Mark Industries Ltd. (LMIL), one of India’s fastest-growing diversified business groups, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Innovation in Diagnostic Devices’ Award at the Viksit Bharat Investment Summit 2025, hosted by the Indo-European Business Forum (IEBF) at the historic House of Lords in London. The landmark evening brought together global leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to celebrate partnerships and strengthen economic ties between India, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the wider world. LMIL has become the first Indian medical diagnostic company to receive this recognition. The award, received by Mr. Subodh Gupta, CEO of Lord’s Mark Microbiotech, a subsidiary of LMIL, acknowledges the company’s breakthrough contributions to MedTech, diagnostics, and biochemistry innovation.

Lords Mark Industries, First Indian Medical Diagnostics Company to be Honoured in the House of Lords, Westminster, London

Welcoming the dignitaries, IEBF Founder Mr. Vijay Goel highlighted the significance of the summit, noting that the India-UK and India-EU Free Trade Agreements are poised to unlock opportunities worth over 40 billion and €200 billion respectively. The evening witnessed the presence of eminent leaders and policymakers including Lords David Evans MP. UK, Minister Kaniska Narayan MP. UK, Minister Seema Malhotra MP. UK, Virendra Sharmaji a former Member of Parliament UK. Minister Seema Malhotra former MP. UK. Dr. Neerja Birla is the Founder & Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Education Trust. Niharika Handa ji Squadron leader Bengaluru India. Tejesh Kumar Kodali, he was also Chairman at LGS Global Ltd. and Chairman & Managing Director at Spectacle Ventures Ltd. Sandip Saji ji.

Speaking on the recognition, Mr. Subodh Gupta, CEO Lord’s Mark Microbiotech said, “This honour at IEBF London is not just a milestone, but a reaffirmation of our purpose. Our commitment is to fuse science, scale, and social impact. Through Sickle cell, Renalyx and One DNA, backed by Asia’s largest upcoming medical device and biochemistry facilities, we are shaping the future of healthcare. Our goal is to make India proud and deliver on the Prime Minister’s vision of Make in India and Atma Nirbhar Bharat-taking Indian innovation to the world.”

Global Endorsements from Dignitaries

Dignitaries present at the forum lauded LMIL’s vision and global impact:

• Lord David Evans (UK): “With LMIL’s medtech factory in India acting as a ‘mother plant’, global medical device companies will find a launchpad here – positioning India as a hub for innovation and production.”

• Minister Kanishka Narayan, MP (UK): “The LMIL R&D team is truly world-class. Their deep research and solutions are enabling early detection and treatment of diseases – a major contribution to public health and society.”

• Minister Seema Malhotra, MP (UK): “LMIL’s global expansion ambitions and large-scale projects are drawing worldwide attention and investment – proving that India’s medtech sector is emerging as a trustworthy, growth-driven destination.”

• Virendra Sharma (Former MP, UK): “LMIL’s plan to establish Asia’s largest facility for medtech devices and biochemistry reagents is a milestone for India’s production capacity, innovation, and self-reliance.”

• Rt. Hon. Baroness Verma (Appointed member of the House of Lords): “LMIL’s vision to expand globally and pursue a listing on NASDAQ or other international exchanges in the next 3-4 years signals both ambition and confidence in India’s medtech future.”

During HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, Huawei released the ISP/MSP Business Success Driven by RAMS White Paper at the summit themed “Powering the ISP/MSP Industry with All Intelligence and Resilience.” The white paper introduces the RAMS framework – ROI, Availability, Maintenance, and Security, aiming to help ISPs and MSPs thrive with AI by transitioning from providing connectivity to offering intelligent services.

York Yue, Vice President of Huawei, CEO of ISP & OTT BU, delivering a speech

York Yue, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of ISP & OTT BU, noted, “AI is advancing rapidly. To navigate changes, data centers and ISPs must focus on three aspects. The first is to increase bandwidth to handle explosive traffic growth and changes in traffic direction. Second, they must optimize data center deployment to meet AIs strict latency requirements. Finally, they must enhance the five-nines (99.999%) reliability standard to ensure the stable operation of AI applications. Huawei is committed to collaborating with customers and partners, leveraging our cutting-edge AI technology and extensive industry know-how, to drive infrastructure upgrades and build a solid foundation for the intelligent world.”

Huang Dachuan, CTO of Huaweis ICT Marketing and Solution Sales Department, highlighted that to support 24/7, multi-scenario, real-time intelligent services, ISPs and MSPs must build intelligent networks for lossless transmission, ultra-high bandwidth, flexible expansion, and convenient deployment. “Driven by the vision of intelligence and resilience, Huawei has proposed the intelligent RAMS framework, which integrates flexible access networks, evolvable transport networks, and intelligent cloud platforms,” said Huang. “RAMS allows for on-demand service expansion, automated O&M, and intelligent fault rectification. This boosts network reliability, security, and user experience.”

Releasing the ISP/MSP Business Success Driven by RAMS White Paper

The ISP/MSP Business Success Driven by RAMS White Paper proposes the RAMS target architecture and draws on real-world scenarios to examine solutions for ROI optimization, differentiated service offerings, intelligent network operations, and high-reliability transport networks. Its purpose is to provide technical support for ISPs and MSPs to build intelligent, resilient networks, driving innovation and growth.

Huawei has been providing cutting-edge products and solutions for more than 5,000 ISPs and MSPs across over 120 countries and regions. Looking ahead, Huawei will double down on its R&D investment in AI-network integration and work closer with customers and partners to promote the implementation and large-scale commercial use of innovative technology.

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited (“Axis Max Life” / “Company”), formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, has introduced the Axis Max Life High Growth Pension Fund (SFIN: ULIF03722/09/25PENSHIGHGR104), an actively managed, equityoriented pension fund designed to help customers accelerate long-term retirement corpus creation through investments in high-growth mid-cap companies.

Axis Max Life launches High Growth Pension Fund to power long-term retirement growth

The fund will be available under the Axis Max Life Forever Young Pension Plan, a Unit-Linked Non-Participating Individual Pension Plan (UIN: 104L075V06), with a Net Asset Value (NAV) of Rs. 10 per unit during the New Fund Offering (NFO) period from September 22 to October 7, 2025.

High-Growth Equity for Smarter Retirement Planning
With a rising need for inflation-protected retirement income, the Axis Max Life High Growth Pension Fund offers long-term investors access to equity market growth through a carefully selected portfolio of mid-cap and high-growth companies. The fund strategy focuses on identifying scalable businesses across traditional and emerging sectors such as renewables, new-age manufacturing of electrical equipment, and financial services. This robust diversification is designed to enhance the fund’s potential for superior long-term returns.

Sachin Bajaj, Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer, Axis Max Life, stated, “In a world of rising costs, the Axis Max Life High Growth Pension Fund offers a forward-looking solution for long-term resilience. By providing a highly diversified portfolio with a significant equity allocation, it empowers customers to actively grow their wealth and protect their savings against the eroding effects of inflation“.

Driven by internal equity research and sectoral insights, the fund aims to capture compounding opportunities early, while maintaining active oversight for risk-adjusted returns.

Key Highlights of the Axis Max Life High Growth Pension Fund:

• Fund Type: Pension – Actively Managed Equity Fund

• Benchmark: Nifty Midcap 100 Index

• Risk Profile: Very High

• Asset Allocation: 70-100% in equities; Upto 30% in government Securities, Corporate Bonds, money Market & Cash Instruments

• Top Sectors: Financial and Insurance Services, Infrastructure, Computer Programming, Consultancy and Related Activities, Manufacture of Electrical Equipment, Information Service

• Fund Management Charge: 1.35% p.a.

• NFO Period: September 22 to October 7, 2025

• NAV at Launch: Rs. 10 per unit

• Available with: Axis Max Life Forever Young Pension Plan

In addition to equities, the fund has the flexibility to invest in other asset classes including money market instruments, corporate bonds, and government securities. Despite this diversification, the fund continues to be classified as a high-risk investment option given its substantial exposure to equities and it looks at a five-year-plus investment horizon.

The fund aims to serve investors seeking to actively grow their pension savings while enjoying the dual benefit of market-linked growth and life insurance protection under eligible pension plans.

About Axis Max Life Insurance Limited (https://www.axismaxlife.com)
Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Ltd., is a Joint Venture between Max Financial Services Limited (“MFSL”) and Axis Bank Limited. Axis Max Life Insurance offers comprehensive protection and long-term savings life insurance solutions through its multi-channel distribution, including agency and third-party distribution partners. It has built its operations over two decades through a need-based sales process, a customercentric approach to engagement and service delivery and trained human capital. As per annual audited financials for FY2024-25, Axis Max Life has achieved a gross written premium of INR 33,223 Cr.

*Axis Max Life has recently transitioned to a new domain https://www.axismaxlife.com as part of its rebranding exercise. This migration has no impact on existing policyholders who will continue to receive all policy benefits and services as earlier.

VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, announced the inauguration of its two showrooms in Hyderabad, further strengthening its presence in Southern India. This milestone comes right after the grand launch of its premium electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7, in Delhi, underlining the brand’s rapid expansion in the Indian market. The two new outlets, promoted by Nanesh Automotives Pvt Ltd under the leadership of Mr. Vivek Jain, are strategically located at Dargah Road and Patigadda, Hyderabad, Telangana.

VinFast announced the inauguration of its two showrooms in Hyderabad, further strengthening its presence in Southern India

With a 3,300 sq. ft. display area in the Dargah Road showroom and a 2,700 sq. ft. display area in the Patigadda showroom, the twin dealerships will showcase VinFast’s premium electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7. As part of its ambitious roadmap, the company aims to open 35 dealerships by year-end, across 27+ cities in India. Customers can book their preferred VinFast premium electric SUV either at the exclusive showrooms or through the official website, VinFastAuto.in, with a fully refundable booking amount of INR 21,000.

Aligning with its commitment to build a robust and customer-centric EV ecosystem in India, VinFast has established several strategic collaborations across critical touchpoints. To enhance vehicle servicing and reach, the company has partnered with myTVS, one of Indias largest independent multi-brand service networks. It has also tied up with Global Assure to offer 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring peace of mind for customers across geographies. In the domain of EV charging infrastructure, VinFast is working with RoadGrid to enable accessible charging solutions and is exploring long-term plans in collaboration with its strategic partner V-Green for a dedicated network.

Core to company’s India strategy is its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, where both the VF 6 and VF 7 will be assembled. The plant aligns perfectly with India’s vision of becoming a global manufacturing and export hub. The facility’s strategic location near the Port positions it ideally for serving both domestic demand and export markets.

Moreover, taking its sustainability efforts further, the company has collaborated with BatX Energies to drive battery circularity and recycling, strengthening its commitment to green mobility throughout the lifecycle of its products. These partnerships underscore VinFast’s long-term vision of offering not just electric vehicles, but an integrated and future-ready EV ownership experience tailored for the Indian market.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, CEO, VinFast Asia, said, “With its growing urban infrastructure and increasing EV adoption, Hyderabad holds strategic importance in our expansion roadmap. The inauguration of our dealerships here marks another significant milestone in our journey to build a robust EV ecosystem across India. With our partner Nanesh Automotives Pvt Ltd, we are committed to delivering not only advanced EV technology but also a seamless and customer-first ownership journey. We believe that the city’s progressive and sustainability-conscious consumers will resonate strongly with our vision of premium yet accessible electric mobility.“

VinFast brings extensive international experience to India, with successful market entries across the United States, Canada, Europe, Philippines, Indonesia, and the Middle East. The company’s global presence spans across three continents, reflecting its commitment to driving the worldwide electric vehicle revolution.

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.

Enrich Money, a SEBI-registered wealth-tech company, will officially unveil TradeMode, its next-generation web-native trading platform, on September 28 in Chennai at the AlphaTrade: Options & Futures Summit – Edition 2.

Options Trading, Supercharged

Designed exclusively for India’s fast-growing community of options and intraday traders, “TradeMode” delivers desktop-grade performance directly in the browser while fully adhering to SEBI’s non-algorithmic compliance framework.

Built on Enrich Money’s proprietary exchange feed and broadcast stack, TradeMode offers low-latency execution, a multi-layout workspace, and intuitive features that eliminate the need for multiple external tools. The platform introduces three specialized workspaces “Trade Mode, Scalper Mode, and Strategy Mode” along with full customization, enabling traders to create personalized dashboards and trading workflows.

Trade Mode allows users to fully customize their dashboard, keeping preferred charts and position trackers in place for seamless trade execution. A fully customizable terminal layout where traders can resize and rearrange widgets to suit their style, from constant chart views to position tracking for seamless trade execution. Scalper Mode is built for speed, enabling traders to view spot and options charts together and execute trades instantly with a single click. Engineered for speed, this mode places spot and options charts (call and put) on a single dashboard with One-Touch execution for lightning-fast trades. Strategy Mode is tailored for options traders, offering more than 34 pre-configured multi-leg trading strategies while also allowing users to create and execute their own strategies with real-time payoff and risk analysis. Together, these modes provide traders with the flexibility, speed, and insights needed to make smarter trading decisions.

All orders are user-reviewed and manually confirmed, ensuring strict adherence to SEBI’s non-algo guidelines while empowering traders with advanced strategy execution capabilities.

“Indian options traders often struggle with scattered tools, unreliable data, and costly strategy subscriptions,” said Ponmudi R, Founder & CEO of Enrich Money. “With TradeMode, we bring everything together – market analysis, 34 ready-made strategies, and AI-driven insights – into one affordable and compliant platform.”

Beyond options, TradeMode integrates seamlessly with Orca, Enrich Money’s all-in-one investment platform that brings together equities, F&O, commodities, ETFs, bonds, IPOs, and mutual funds under a single framework. This integration underscores Enrich Money’s vision of unifying research, risk analysis, and execution tools within a comprehensive, web-native ecosystem.

The product will be launched at the Chennai edition of the AlphaTrade: Options & Futures Summit, one of India’s most prominent events dedicated to derivatives and options trading. Conceptualized by Moneycontrol in collaboration with Investroop Quantman, the summit has become a vibrant marketplace of ideas spanning equities, F&O, automated trading models, and crypto strategies. With leading industry players such as Kotak Securities (Presenting Partner), Enrich Money (Co-Presenting Partner), Kuber, CoinSwitch, and Finvasia on board, the event has quickly established itself as a premier forum for innovation in India’s trading ecosystem.

About Enrich Money

Enrich Money is a SEBI-registered wealth-tech platform dedicated to simplifying investing and trading. Its flagship ORCA App combines low-cost access, advanced analytics, and seamless execution to empower retail investors across India. With Rs. 10 SIPs and ONDC-enabled access, Enrich Money is redefining wealth creation by fostering disciplined investment habits for India’s next generation of investors. The company’s latest innovation, TradeMode, further strengthens its offering by catering to diverse sections of traders with specialized workspaces, faster execution, and advanced strategy-building tools.

For more information, visit www.enrichmoney.in.

Leading realty player, Excentia Infra, announces the launch of phase 2 of its flagship project, Excentia Tatva, located on Rajpur Road, Dehradun, with the unveiling of its Tower D. The launch follows the overwhelming success of Phase I.

Excentia Infra launches Phase 2 of Excentia Tatva

The launch coincides with the auspicious occasion of Navratra, reinforcing the company’s vision of creating homes that blend luxury, sustainability, and lifestyle excellence. Tower D, the phase 2 at Excentia Tatva, offers 64 ultra-luxury residences, including 3 & 4 BHK units ranging from 2,350 sq. ft. to 4,075 sq. ft., along with limited penthouses that provide uninterrupted panoramic mountain views.

Excentia Tatva is Dehradun’s first IGBC Pre-Certified Gold Rated Green Building, spread across 5 acres with 307 units in 5 towers, setting new benchmarks in biophilic architecture, sustainability, and resort-style living.

Manit Sethi, Director, Excentia Infra, said, “Excentia Tatva is our vision of urban luxury redefined, where each of earth’s elements weaves a beautiful story of nature and opulence. Here, from architecture and sustainability to lifestyle amenities and mountain views, everything comes together to create an unparalleled living experience. The launch of phase 2 marks the next chapter in this iconic project, offering residents the rare combination of exclusivity, comfort, and growth potential in Dehradun’s real estate market.“

Excentia Tatva features over 1 lakh sq. ft. of premium club and terrace facilities across the project. The amenities include an Infinity All-Weather Pool, Luxury Spa Retreat, Private Screening Room, Amphitheatre, Skyplex, Banquet Hall & Party Lawn, Fine-Dining Restaurant & Open Bar, and an Arcade & VR Gaming zone, creating a true resort-style living experience within the city. The project also features unique terrace features such as a Croquet Play Area, Jogging Track, Skating Rink, Volleyball Court, Kid’s Play Area, and a Glass Bridge Walkway at 45 meters height, ensuring a lifestyle that blends recreation, leisure, and scenic beauty.

Besides, the entire project features imported marble flooring, luxurious modular kitchens, up to 10 ft. wide balconies, EV charging, home automation, and a 7-tier security system. Its prime location places it within proximity to the Taj Hotel (1 km), Max Hospital (1 km), Pacific Mall (1.5 km), DIT University (4 km), and The Doon School (8 km).

With the Launch of Phase 2, Excentia Infra reinforces its commitment to delivering ultra-luxury, sustainable, and thoughtfully designed homes in Dehradun.