NJF Holdings, the global investment group founded by Nicole Junkermann, has identified the convergence of professional sport, human performance, and life sciences as an emerging investment frontier in India, arguing that the country is uniquely positioned to develop world-class capabilities at the intersection of athletic performance, longevity science and health technology.

Nicole Junkermann points to sports science and longevity as fast-growing investment themes

The announcement reflects NJF Holdings’ position across two sectors that are increasingly connected but rarely addressed together. Through its venture arm NJF Capital, the group has built a portfolio of more than 40 technology and life sciences companies. Through Gameday by NJF Holdings, it is one of Europe’s most active investors in professional sports infrastructure. Junkermann describes the combination as giving NJF a vantage point on the sports-life sciences convergence that few investors share.

“Sport and life sciences look like separate sectors. They’re actually very interconnected. The science of what makes athletes perform better, recover faster and extend their careers is the same science that improves how ordinary people age. India has the research talent, the clinical infrastructure and the commercial incentive to lead in both. The opportunity is to connect them deliberately rather than let them develop in parallel.”

The longevity economy

One of the defining economic trends of the next three decades is what analysts increasingly describe as the longevity economy: the growing global market for products, services and technologies that extend healthy human lifespan. It spans pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, wearables, nutrition science, genetic research and rehabilitation technology, and is attracting significant capital across markets.

Elite sport sits at the frontier of that economy. Professional athletes are, in effect, test cases for human performance optimisation. The recovery protocols, nutritional interventions, biomechanical analysis tools and injury prevention systems developed for professional sport consistently filter into mainstream medicine over time.

India’s opportunity, Nicole Junkermann argues, is to compress that timeline: to become not just a recipient of sports life sciences technology developed elsewhere but an active producer of it.

The country already has significant strengths to build on. India is a global leader in pharmaceuticals and drug manufacturing. It has a growing biotech and health technology sector. Its engineering and scientific talent base is deep. And it has a professional sports sector that is expanding rapidly and generating growing demand for performance science.

What leagues can do

Junkermann argues that India’s professional sports leagues have an underappreciated role in developing this ecosystem and a direct commercial incentive to do so.

Leagues that invest seriously in athlete health and performance science create two compounding benefits. First, they produce better athletes. Career longevity, reduced injury rates and optimised recovery translate directly into product quality on the pitch or court, which in turn supports audience growth, media value and sponsorship demand. Second, they generate data. The biomechanical, physiological and psychological data produced by tracking elite athletes at scale is a research asset with value well beyond the league itself.

“A professional league that takes athlete health seriously isn’t just doing the right thing. It’s building an asset. The performance data, the clinical protocols and the partnerships with life sciences companies have long-term commercial value that most leagues haven’t begun to account for. The NBA and Premier League are learning that. India’s leagues can start from that understanding rather than arrive at it later.”

The investment opportunity

NJF Holdings is evaluating opportunities at this intersection in India across several categories: sports performance technology companies applying AI and data science to athlete development; health technology platforms addressing the needs of active populations; diagnostics and wearables companies whose products are validated in professional sport before reaching consumer markets; and research partnerships between professional leagues and life sciences institutions.

Junkermann draws a direct parallel to how India built its digital public infrastructure in payments and identity: by identifying a systemic need, investing in the foundational layer and creating conditions for private innovation to follow.

“India didn’t stumble into UPI. It made a deliberate decision to build payment infrastructure that served everyone. The same logic applies to sports life sciences. If India decides to build the infrastructure that connects professional sport to longevity research to consumer health, it can lead the world in this space within a decade. If it lets the sectors develop separately, it will spend the following decade importing the technology from elsewhere.”

NJF Holdings will share further details on specific investment activity in this area later in 2026.

About NJF Holdings

NJF Holdings is a global investment group founded by Nicole Junkermann, encompassing NJF Capital, a venture portfolio of more than 40 technology, AI and life sciences companies, and Gameday by NJF Holdings, a sports investment and platform business.

Notable NJF Capital investments include SpaceX, Revolut, Rippling and Groq, acquired by Nvidia. Gameday by NJF Holdings is the largest shareholder in Italy’s Lega Volley Femminile.

For more information, visit NJFHoldings.com and gameday.team.

• Leading scale-up Spiro has secured a landmark USD 215 million investment round backed by major institutional investors including Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane.

• Spiro’s Global Technology and Engineering Center in Pune, will lead the R&D, AI-driven energy analytics, and software innovation backing the expansion

• Founded by Indian entrepreneur Gagan Gupta, Spiro has already enabled over 1 billion kilometers of eco-friendly travel across Africa

• With Spiro already operating across seven of Africa’s fastest-growing urban markets, this transaction positions Spiro among the continent’s leading clean infrastructure platforms. This investment will accelerate the expansion of Spiro’s battery-swapping network, industrial footprint and next-generation electric vehicles (EV) infrastructure across high-growth African markets.

Spiro announces a USD 215 million investment round to accelerate the deployment of its electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa. Building on the support of long-standing institutional partners such as FEDA, Spiro’s latest equity round draws global capital from Europe and Africa, confirming growing global confidence in scalable infrastructure-led business models across emerging markets.

Mr. Gagan Gupta, Founder, Spiro, celebrates a major milestone as the company secures USD 215 million to accelerate electric mobility across Africa

Following years of optimization across its product portfolio, technology and energy ecosystem, Spiro has moved past the proof-of-concept phase and stands ready to execute its next chapter of pan-African expansion. The investment will support the expansion of Spiro’s battery-swapping network, strengthen its industrial and assembly footprint, accelerate technology development and support the company’s entry into new high-growth African markets, fully anchored by the technological and engineering innovation coming out of its Global Technology and Engineering Center in Pune, India.

Founded by visionary Indian entrepreneur Gagan Gupta (under the Equitane Group), Spiro has grown exponentially to become the largest e-mobility player in Africa. The company currently operates over 100,000 electric motorcycles and a massive network of 2,500 automated battery-swapping stations across seven key markets including Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Togo, Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon.

Global investors back Africa’s fast-growing mobility and energy transition

As Africa’s urban population and mobility needs continue to surge, electric vehicles and battery-swapping ecosystems are rapidly emerging as one of the continent’s most promising infrastructure and energy investment opportunities.

Reducing dependence on imported fuel, strengthening energy and industrial sovereignty and modernizing urban transport systems are becoming strategic priorities across the continent, positioning EV infrastructure as a key pillar of Africa’s economic resilience and industrial development.

Driven by rising fuel costs, increasing demand for affordable transportation and growing policy support for clean energy solutions, investors are increasingly backing scalable EV platforms capable of supporting Africa’s next phase of urban and industrial growth.

For riders, the economic impact is immediate: operating a Spiro electric vehicle can reduce daily mobility costs by up to 40%, generating savings of up to USD 2 per day compared to fossil-fuel motorcycles.

Recent third-party verified lifecycle assessment results conducted on Spiro’s operations in Kenya further highlight the environmental impact potential of EV infrastructure deployment across African cities:

• Spiro’s electric bikes deliver a 72% reduction in climate impact compared to fossil-fuel motorcycles, equivalent to approximately 19 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided over a vehicle’s lifespan.

• The study also identified an 80% reduction in ozone depletion potential and a 20% reduction in particulate matter emissions, underscoring the role electric mobility can play in improving urban air quality and reducing public health risks across rapidly growing cities.

Powering Africa’s mobility revolution at scale

With operations across 7 African markets (Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon) and further plans to expand local production and enter new markets such as DRC and Ethiopia, Spiro is building one of Africa’s most advanced EV and battery-swapping ecosystems.

Spiro’s industrial footprint includes flagship manufacturing plants in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, alongside a state-of-the-art battery recycling facility in Nigeria. Combining locally adapted vehicle design, affordable battery-swapping infrastructure and integrated maintenance ecosystems, Spiro is making electric mobility commercially viable at scale for African riders.

Spiro’s technology platform is supported by its Global Technology and Innovation Center in India’s Pune city, 150+ engineers and 30+ proprietary patents. The company is actively expanding beyond urban transport into a distributed clean-energy utility network that supports national renewable energy goals while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. Its innovations include IoT-enabled, solar-powered swap stations, alongside secondary-life battery applications designed for stationary renewable energy storage.

Investor quotes

“This past year marked a defining strategic milestone for Spiro. Across seven active markets, our deployment of 100,000 electric vehicles and 2,500 smart-swap stations has turned sustainable mobility into an affordable, everyday reality. Spiro has become a major driver of local industrialization, value creation and manufacturing across African markets with 6,000 sustainable direct and indirect jobs. Supported by our global pool of investors, we are entering our next growth chapter to deliver clean, cost-effective energy and transport alternatives to millions of riders across the continent,” stated Gagan Gupta, Founder of Spiro and Chairman of Equitane.

“We are investing in Spiro and bringing Danish pension capital into one of Africa’s most promising growth markets because we see potential for significant commercial growth in Spiro and electric mobility across Africa, as well as measurable climate impact. That is exactly the type of investment we want to make,” says Lars Bo Bertram, CEO of Impact Fund Denmark.

About Spiro

Spiro is Africa’s largest electric mobility company and operates the continent’s most extensive battery-swapping network for electric two-wheel vehicles. With more than 100,000 electric motorcycles on the road, over 2,500 swapping stations and more than 30 million battery swaps to date, Spiro is replacing expensive fossil-fuel transport with affordable, accessible and sustainable mobility solutions. Through its growing regional production and assembly footprint, Spiro is committed to building electric vehicles made in Africa by Africans for Africa and the world.

About Impact Fund Denmark

Impact Fund Denmark is a Danish impact investor and Denmarks’ Development Finance Institution contributing to green, just and inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. Impact Fund Denmark provides risk capital to companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Ukraine. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. Impact Fund Denmark has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Capital under management will increase from DKK 25 billion in 2025 to DKK 45 billion in 2030.

Read more at www.impactfund.dk   

About Equitane

Equitane is a long-term investment platform deeply invested in fostering progress in Africa and beyond. Its diverse portfolio spans across infrastructure, renewable energy, electric vehicles, healthcare, manufacturing and technology. Equitane is committed to driving sustainable economic development through innovation and strategic investments, ensuring projects deliver tangible positive impacts while supporting local communities and stakeholders.

For more details, please visit www.equitane.com.

Doctors at Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. successfully managed a highly critical and life-threatening abdominal emergency in a 74-year-old patient through timely surgical intervention, advanced ICU care, and coordinated multidisciplinary management.

Doctors at Prayag Hospital successfully performed a complex high-risk trauma surgery on a 74-year-old road accident patient

Mr. Ram Sharan Lal, a known case of heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism, was admitted under the Ayushman panel at the hospital on January 5, 2026, in an extremely critical condition. He presented with severe abdominal pain and distension, repeated vomiting, fever, and shock, all signs suggestive of a serious abdominal emergency associated with systemic infection.

The patient was immediately shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where a multidisciplinary team initiated aggressive resuscitation and stabilization. Considering his advanced age and multiple co-morbidities, the case was categorized as extremely high-risk. His cardiac condition and diabetes were carefully stabilized, and blood transfusion was administered to improve his condition prior to surgery.

On January 6, 2026, the patient underwent emergency life-saving surgery performed by Dr. V. S. Solanki. During the procedure, doctors identified gangrenous small intestine that had lost blood supply and become non-viable. The affected segment was successfully removed, following which healthy bowel segments were reconnected. Large amounts of pus and infected fluid were drained from the abdominal cavity, and the associated hernial defect was also repaired.

Despite multiple medical challenges, the patient responded positively to treatment and remained under close post-operative monitoring in the ICU and ward. He showed steady clinical recovery and was discharged in stable and satisfactory condition on January 9, 2026.

Mr. Ram Sharan Lal and his son, Mr. Rajan Srivastava, expressed gratitude towards the doctors, nursing staff, and hospital management for the timely intervention, expert surgical care, and dedicated patient management that helped save his life.

Dr. V. S. Solanki, Senior Surgeon at Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., said, “This was an extremely challenging case because the patient arrived in shock with multiple co-morbidities and severe abdominal infection. Timely surgical intervention, critical care support, and coordinated teamwork played a crucial role in achieving a successful outcome. At Prayag Hospital, our focus remains on delivering prompt and comprehensive care even in the most high-risk emergencies.”

Pritika Singh, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Prayag Hospitals, said, “Managing such a critically ill elderly patient with multiple co-morbidities required exceptional coordination, rapid decision-making, and advanced clinical expertise. This successful outcome reflects the dedication of our doctors, ICU specialists, nursing teams, and support staff who work tirelessly to provide timely and compassionate care to every patient. At Prayag Hospitals, patient safety and quality healthcare remain our highest priorities.”

Doctors noted that the case was especially challenging due to the patient’s advanced age, pre-existing heart disease, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, shock at the time of admission, and severe abdominal infection caused by gangrenous intestine with peritonitis. The need for emergency bowel resection, blood transfusion, intensive care support, and post-operative monitoring further highlighted the complexity and high-risk nature of the case.

The successful management of this case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis, advanced ICU support, experienced surgical expertise, and coordinated multidisciplinary care available at Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd..

About Prayag Hospital

Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. began its journey in 1995 as Prayag Orthopedic Centre, a dedicated clinic in Sector 29, Noida, founded by Dr. B. P. Singh. Established on the principle of “Sewa Parmo Dharma,” meaning service is the highest duty, the institution has grown with a commitment to compassionate, ethical, and patient-centric healthcare.

Today, Prayag Hospital is a 120-bedded NABH and NABL accredited hospital equipped with advanced medical infrastructure and supported by experienced doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. The hospital provides comprehensive services across general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, emergency care, maternal and child health, and specialized treatments.

Over the years, the hospital has earned the trust of patients through quality healthcare, ethical practices, accessible treatment, and dedicated patient support services. It is also empanelled under various government healthcare schemes and recognized by multiple TPA panels to ensure affordable and accessible healthcare for eligible families.

Bangalore Watch Company introduces a watch made of captured carbon from the atmosphere. This is the first in the world that any watch brand has used carbon capture to tell the story of the carbon consequences of our urban lifestyles through a high-quality wearable artefact.

Bangalore Watch Company – Peninsula Carbon

“When we launched the Peninsula collection in 2025, it was about celebrating the mountains, oceans, and forests. This time, we are shifting our focus to cities. Our cities are home to just 2% of the worlds’ population but contribute 70% of the carbon footprint. Peninsula Carbon is a reminder of that reality”, said Mercy Amalraj, Co-Founder of the brand.

For this project, the brand has developed a proprietary material called ReforgeCarbon; each dial is formed by compressing carbon fibres and recovered carbon black under high pressure, creating a material that is lightweight, durable, and visually distinct from conventional carbon fibre materials.

Recovered carbon black (rCB) is a carbon material created by processing industrial waste and byproducts that would otherwise be burned and released into the atmosphere. We are proud of our material contribution to this project with Bangalore Watch Company, said Tejas Sidnal, CEO and Founder of CarbonCraft, a Bangalore based material science company that worked with Bangalore Watch Company on this project.

“For most human history, we did not live in permanent settlements. But today, the cities are the engines of economic growth and human ambition’ the biggest consequence of this is Carbon. Peninsula Carbon begins with that reality. It is not a sustainability argument, but a cultural statement. We have taken actual particulate matter and turned it into a precision object for our wrists,” says Nirupesh Joshi, Co-Founder of the brand.

The watch also replaces the traditional minute track with a mock-AQI meter. With numbers and colors graduating from 50 in green, all the way to 500 in deep red.

The watch is made from 316L surgical grade stainless steel, paired with a super-domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. It is built for up to 200 Meters of water-resistance. The watch is also powered by a Swiss-made Automatic Movement that is regulated and tested to the highest standards at the brand’s watchmaking workshop in Bangalore.

The Peninsula Carbon is offered as a single execution, a limited edition of 100 pieces. Each watch carries its own unique dial structure, shaped by the process that forms it. No two watches will look alike, and every piece is individually numbered. The Peninsula Carbon watch will be priced at INR 2,83,000 and can be ordered via the brand’s website starting on 26th May 2026.

About Bangalore Watch Company
Founded in 2018, Bangalore Watch Company creates high-quality mechanical watches that tell stories of a 21st-century India. Drawing inspiration from Aviation, Cricket, Space, and the Great Outdoors, each collection captures modern Indian narratives that go far beyond stereotypes.

With several firsts to its name including watches made from recovered fighter planes and aircraft carrier materials, India’s first watch qualified for Spaceflight, and a proprietary Cerasteel material that is a fusion of Steel and Ceramic, the brand blends storytelling with technical innovation and contemporary design. Recognised by leading global publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, and Hodinkee for its originality and craftsmanship, Bangalore Watch Company™ stands at the forefront of modern Indian watchmaking.

Founded by husband-and-wife team Nirupesh Joshi and Mercy Amalraj who left their tech careers overseas to pursue a passion for modern Indian storytelling, the brand has built a quiet but enthusiastic following with customers in over 30 countries.

For purchase assistance: 
Email: hello@bangalorewatchco.in  
Phone: +91-998-008-1635

For many Indian aftersales partners visiting Vietnam in May, the biggest takeaway from the VinFast Global Business Conference was not just factory scale or new EV models. It was the realization that VinFast is investing heavily in the part of the EV business many consumers care about most: long-term ownership confidence.

Electric vehicles have enormous potential in India. According to a survey conducted in late March, three in ten Indians say life would be unimaginable without a car, while 46 per cent prefer owning one even when it is not essential. At the same time, around 63 per cent of respondents said they are likely to adopt EVs, including both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, within the next five years⁽¹⁾. 
 

VinFast is investing heavily in the part of the EV business many consumers care about most: long-term ownership confidence
 

Yet major concerns still remain. “There is still the question of battery life, resale value and long-term reliability. The perceived danger of the unknown can easily surpass the savings potential even in situations where the economics is obviously in favor of EVs,” said one industry insider⁽²⁾.
 

Those concerns have become one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption in India, especially for newer brands still working to establish long-term credibility. That was why many discussions during VinFast’s Global Business Conference in Vietnam earlier this month focused less on horsepower or vehicle specifications and more on infrastructure, workshops, charging networks, and customer support.
 

For nearly a week, more than 200 partners, investors, and aftersales operators from markets including India toured VinFast’s manufacturing complex, visited service workshops, attended strategy sessions, and explored the broader Vingroup ecosystem.
 

What many delegates encountered was not simply an automaker expanding internationally, but a company trying to build the surrounding ownership ecosystem alongside vehicle sales.
 

“Being in the automobile sector, we work with many OEMs, but VinFast is one of the very few companies thinking about the complete ecosystem,” said Rishav Kumar Choudhary, Managing Director of JP Emobility India, after participating in the program.
 

Aftersales as part of the product

While many automakers in India have accelerated EV launches in recent years, charging availability, maintenance accessibility, and long-term ownership support still vary widely across regions. For workshop operators and service partners, the challenge goes beyond customer demand. Investing in EV tooling, technician training, and service infrastructure carries significant risk if an OEM’s long-term commitment to the market remains uncertain.
 

“It is not only about selling cars. It is also about building the infrastructure those cars require and addressing customer concerns, from charging and aftersales to resale value and ownership confidence,” said Rishav.
 

That reality shaped much of the attention Indian delegates paid to VinFast’s aftersales strategy during the Vietnam visit. Rather than focusing solely on products or showroom expansion, the company used the conference to demonstrate how it plans to support EV ownership at scale.
 

During the conference, VinFast outlined plans to expand its global aftersales network to more than 1,100 service workshops in 2026, supported by standardized technician training, quality control systems, and spare parts supply commitments targeting rapid delivery in key markets.
 

At the same time, VinFast has been expanding its broader EV ecosystem through charging infrastructure partnerships, mobility services, and customer support programs designed to reduce ownership concerns over the long term. In India specifically, through partner V-Green, VinFast is expanding charging access via partnerships with HPCL and RoadGrid, leveraging HPCL’s network of more than 24,400 fuel stations across the country.
 

Alongside the infrastructure push, VinFast has introduced a range of ownership incentives, including free charging through March 31, 2029, three years of free maintenance, 10-year battery warranties, financial support for customers switching from gasoline vehicles to EVs, and a value assurance buyback program covering up to 75 per cent of vehicle value to help protect long-term resale confidence.
 

“The free charging, battery warranty, and vehicle warranty programs are extremely attractive offers that very few international brands provide,” said Sweta Choudhary, Director of JP Emobility India.
 

VinFast’s ecosystem vision became easier for delegates to understand once they experienced it firsthand in Vietnam. VinFast vehicles remained highly visible on the roads across Hanoi, Hai Phong, and other cities, operating not only as private vehicles but also in transportation services and fleet operations. Delegates also toured several of the more than 400 workshops in VinFast’s service network and attended discussion sessions focused on global service expansion and operational support.
 

The experience culminated at VinFast’s manufacturing complex in Hai Phong, where delegates saw one of the company’s largest operational pillars up close. With large-scale automation systems, robotics, and integrated production lines operating across the site, the facility became one of the highlights of the trip among international visitors.
 

“Seeing the factory was amazing,” said Shailesh Borse, Vice President at MyTVS India. “With more than 90% automation and the latest technology, it reflects a very modern infrastructure.”
 

At the same time, the visit also gave delegates a clearer understanding that while VinFast is building its own EV ecosystem, the company itself operates within the broader ecosystem of Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate. Vingroup and founder-affiliated companies such as V-Green are helping build charging and mobility infrastructure around the VinFast brand not only in Vietnam, but increasingly in international markets as well.
 

In Vietnam alone, V-Green is developing a charging network of roughly 150,000 charging ports nationwide, averaging around 3.5 km between charging stations in urban areas and approximately 65 km across 106 national highways and expressways.
 

For Sweta, the impression extended well beyond the automotive business itself.
 

“I learned about Vingroup and how it is transforming Vietnam across healthcare, technology, robotics, and many other sectors,” she said. “Vingroup is present in almost every aspect of life, and now it has entered mobility, where we are proud to be partners.”
 

By the end of the conference, VinFast’s strategy had helped persuade nearly 30 new international aftersales partners to sign Memoranda of Understanding across India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Kazakhstan as part of its global service expansion strategy.
 

Indian companies participating in the agreements included Gopinath Motor, PPS Auto LLP, Aarna Trading, Haritash, and YouWee, further expanding VinFast’s growing partner network in India.
 

“We are very confident that Vingroup will deliver excellent service and strong infrastructure for the Indian market and automotive industry as well,” said Shailesh from MyTVS.

The Otters Club Squash Tournament 2026 concluded on a high note, bringing together talent, passion, and sportsmanship across six days of top-flight squash. Supported by Avaada Group, a diversified clean energy conglomerate, the tournament once again reaffirmed its standing as one of India’s premier squash events.

Winners and Runners-Up Across All Categories at the Avaada Otters Club Squash Tournament 2026

Held from May 25 to 30, 2026 at Otters Club, Bandra, the tournament saw 558 players competing across 16 categories. Participants converged from cities across India, bringing with them a vibrant mix of skill, ambition, and sportsmanship. The event featured competition across Men, Women, Boys, and Girls’ categories, with key highlights as follows:

• Total Categories: 16

• Total Players: 558

The tournament bore witness to exceptional performances across all categories, setting new benchmarks and reaffirming India’s deep reservoir of squash talent. From emerging youngsters announcing their arrival on the national stage to seasoned competitors raising the bar, every match reflected the growing stature of the sport in the country. Adding to the excitement, the courts drew large, enthusiastic crowds each day, with spectators cheering loudly and keeping the energy high throughout the event.

Reflecting on the tournament’s success, Ms. Sindoor Mittal, Vice Chairperson of Avaada Group, said, “At Avaada, we have always believed that building a better future goes beyond clean energy. It is about investing in people, communities, and the next generation. This tournament has once again shown us the extraordinary power of sport to inspire and unite. Witnessing 558 players compete with such passion and determination has been deeply motivating, and we are immensely proud of our continued partnership with the Otters Club Squash Tournament. The energy on and off the courts over these six days was a testament to India’s growing talent & love for squash.”

Commenting on the successful conclusion of the tournament, Mr. Niraj Shirgaokar, President of Otters Club, said, “We are delighted with the tremendous success of this year’s Otters Club Squash Tournament. The event witnessed exceptional talent, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship from players across various age groups, reaffirming its position as one of the premier platforms for emerging squash players in India. It is gratifying to see young athletes embrace the challenge, showcase their skills, and continue to raise the standard of the sport. We congratulate all the participants, winners, coaches, and supporters who contributed to making the tournament a memorable celebration of squash and its growing future in the country.”

Avaada’s continued support for the Otters Club Squash Tournament reflects their unwavering commitment to nurturing youth through sport, aligning with their broader mission of promoting sustainable, inclusive growth across all spheres of society. As the 2026 edition draws to a close, the tournament looks ahead to continuing its role in developing squash talent across India.

About Avaada Group

Avaada Group is a diversified clean energy conglomerate driving the energy transition across Renewable Power Generation, Solar PV Manufacturing, Green Hydrogen and Derivatives, Battery Storage, Pumped Hydro Projects, and Green Data Centres. With innovation and sustainability at its core, Avaada is powering the industries of tomorrow with solutions that are Always Clean, Always On.

Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute (GREMI), Gujarat’s first AICTE-approved institution exclusively focused on the real estate sector, today inaugurated its City Campus at Million Minds Tech City, Ahmedabad. Backed by an initial investment of Rs. 500 crore, GREMI will admit its Founding Cohort of 70 students from August 2026, marking the formal beginning of structured, degree-linked real estate education in India.

GREMI city campus unveiled at Million Minds Tech City

The launch of the campus marks a significant step in GREMI’s journey to establish a formal, industry-aligned academic home for real estate education in India, supported by Ganesh Housing Limited and grounded in the recognition that balanced urban development is only possible when town planning is supported by structured education and modern thinking.

The inauguration, held alongside the Phase 1 launch of Million Minds Tech City, reflects the intentional integration of education, employment and innovation within the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar growth corridor. GREMI’s City Campus will serve as a live learning environment — connecting students directly with the built-environment industry — while its long-term vision of a 100-acre dedicated university campus, for which a Deemed University application has already been submitted to the UGC, positions India’s real estate sector on the path to having its own world-class academic home. An application for GREMI to transform into a Deemed University under distinct category has already been submitted to the UGC.

The launch brought together a convergence that is rare in Indian education — a sector-specific institution, co-located within a live employment district, backed by committed long-term capital, and supported at the highest levels of government. Addressing the industry and education leaders Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel, reiterated the commitment of Central and State Governments towards quality housing, urban development, quality infrastructure and holistic approach to real estate development and management. The public unveiling of GREMI’s long-term vision: a 100-acre integrated teaching, research and residential university campus in Ahmedabad, with initial investment of Rs 500 Crores marks the beginning of a world-class centre of excellence exclusively for the built-environment sector.

Speaking at the launch event, Hon’ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, said, “Gujarat has already established itself as one of India’s strongest industrial growth engines, and now the state is moving decisively towards becoming a global hub for technology, innovation and high-skilled services. Projects like Million Minds Tech City will not only create world-class infrastructure and employment opportunities but will also position Ahmedabad alongside the country’s leading technology destinations. Equally important is the launch of GREMI City Campus, which reflects the need to build strong industry-linked talent and knowledge ecosystems that can support Gujarat’s next phase of growth in technology, real estate, infrastructure and innovation-led sectors.”

Commenting on the development, Mr. Shekhar Patel, MD & CEO, Ganesh Housing Limited and Chairman, Governing Council, GREMI said, “India is urbanising at a scale and speed that has few parallels in history, and the expectations from that urban development are far more nuanced and future-focused than ever before. That scale demands a different kind of professional — one who understands not just how to construct, but how to plan, finance, govern and sustain the urban environments we are creating. GREMI exists to produce that professional. Our commitment to the Ganesh Foundation is a reflection of how seriously we take that responsibility — because the institutions we build today will determine the quality of the cities we live in tomorrow.”

Adding perspective on the institute’s vision, Dr. Anil Kashyap, Director General and CEO, GREMI, said, “Our goal is not just to produce industry-ready talent, but to contribute to research, policy dialogue and innovation in the built environment discipline.”

The main campus, once completed, is set to accommodate over 2,000 students in a fully integrated academic ecosystem offering postgraduate education and advanced professional learning across real estate development and finance, construction technology and project management, urban planning and infrastructure, housing and policy studies, sustainability and green development, smart cities and future urban systems, real estate law and governance, and technology integration in the built environment.

GREMI’s flagship Postgraduate Certificate in Management (PGCM) in Real Estate Development and Management will continue to anchor its academic offerings, with the Founding Cohort of 2026 comprising approximately 70 students already admitted for the August 2026 start. GREMI’s ambition is to position real estate education as a credible and aspirational career choice for India’s next generation of professionals, while creating a rigorous foundation for research, innovation and policy engagement in the built environment.

GREMI is associated with Mahamati Skill and Education Foundation (MSEF), a not-for-profit organisation established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, envisioned by Mr. Shekhar Patel, Director of Ganesh Housing Limited and National President of CREDAI. MSEF operates independently and undertakes its initiatives through funding support received from associated entities and family trusts.

About Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute (GREMI)

Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute (GREMI) has been established to build a structured education ecosystem for India’s real estate and built environment sector. Focused on real estate education, leadership development, and industry-oriented research, GREMI seeks to bridge the gap between academic understanding and the evolving needs of urban development. The institution has received approval from the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), becoming Gujarat’s first AICTE-approved institution exclusively dedicated to the real estate sector. Established as part of the broader vision of Ganesh Housing Limited, GREMI is designed to create future-ready professionals with multidisciplinary capabilities across planning, finance, execution, governance and technology.

About Mahamati Skill and Education Foundation (MSEF)

Mahamati Skill and Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Under the leadership of Director Shekhar Patel and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Anil Kashyap, the Foundation is steadfastly committed to advancing holistic educational development and delivering professional skill-building programs tailored to bridge the employment gap. Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute (GREMI) is an initiative of Mahamati Skill and Education Foundation for imparting specialist real estate management education programs approved by AICTE. The Institute campus is based in Million Minds Tech Park to run the programs initially.  As a long-term vision, GREMI will have its own sprawling campus of 100 Acres in Ahmedabad to transform it into a specialist hub of Real Estate Management lifecycle. Through its philanthropic initiatives, Mahamati Skill and Education Foundation endeavours to foster career readiness, enhance socioeconomic mobility, and create meaningful, lasting impact in the communities it serves.

About Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited

Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, stands as a pioneering force in India’s real estate sector with over six decades of excellence. The company made history as one of the first real estate developers to be listed on both the NSE and BSE, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and financial governance.

The company has demonstrated remarkable growth, having completed over 22 million square feet of development while maintaining an impressive 35 million square feet of ongoing projects. Their diverse portfolio encompasses Grade A+ commercial spaces, luxury residential properties, villas, industrial hubs, and data centres. Their commitment to quality is validated by their ISO 9001:2015 certification. Ganesh Housing’s diverse portfolio also features signature developments such as Ganesh Genesis and Maple Tree Garden Homes, reflecting the company’s commitment to quality, comfort, and value. Beyond real estate, Ganesh Housing is committed to social responsibility through initiatives in education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability, ensuring a positive community impact alongside business growth.

The youthful entertaining drama Jeena Dil Se has emerged as one of the surprise performers of the weekend box office, collecting an impressive Rs. 3.36 crore gross worldwide in its opening weekend. Presented by ADR Media Production, the film has exceeded expectations for a small-budget youth-centric release and has delivered a highly encouraging start in cinemas. For a film led by a fresh ensemble cast and debutant talent, the opening weekend numbers are being seen as a strong result and a clear reflection of audience acceptance.

Audiences are embracing Jeena Dil Se, reflected in its encouraging opening weekend performance

Directed by Adhish Rana and produced by Amardeep Rana, Jeena Dil Se appears to have connected strongly with younger audiences through its relatable storytelling around love, friendship, relationships, dreams and the emotional complexities of today’s generation. The film has found particular appreciation among college-going audiences and young couples, with its grounded emotions, fresh performances, engaging chemistry and music contributing to strong word-of-mouth across urban centres.

The screenplay by Anuj Kumar and Kiran Sharma, based on Sanjay Prajapati’s story, has struck a chord with Gen-Z viewers, while Adhish Rana’s treatment of modern relationships has also been receiving appreciation from audiences. The film’s honest and heartfelt presentation, without leaning into exaggerated commercial tropes, has helped it stand out among recent youth dramas.

With Rs. 3.36 crore gross worldwide already on the board in its first weekend, Jeena Dil Se has given the makers plenty to celebrate. The strong weekend trend indicates growing acceptance among youth audiences, and with positive word-of-mouth continuing to build, the road ahead looks promising for the film in the coming days.

Driven by its heartfelt storytelling, fresh performances, and strong emotional appeal, the film has steadily gained momentum over the weekend, emerging as one of the most pleasant surprises at the box office this year.

Directed by debutant Adhish Rana, #JeenaDilSe has collected an impressive Rs. 3.36 crore GBOC over the weekend. Beyond the numbers, what makes this achievement truly special is the overwhelming audience appreciation and positive word-of-mouth that continues to fuel the film’s growth with every show.

Viewers have connected deeply with the film’s sincerity, relatability, and youthful energy, making it a favorite among moviegoers. Despite a competitive release window, #JeenaDilSe has successfully carved its own space, proving that authentic and emotionally resonant stories always find their audience.

More than just a weekend box office figure, this milestone reflects the genuine love and support of cinema lovers. With strong audience backing and growing momentum, #JeenaDilSe is only just beginning its journey.

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Ministry of Ayush, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Habuild, India’s first habit-building platform to launch a nationwide digital yoga initiative in the lead-up to the International Day of Yoga 2026. This collaboration aims to encourage citizens across the country to adopt yoga as a simple daily practice through structured and accessible online programmes. 

Dr. Kashinath Samagandi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga at the signing ceremony between MDNIY and Habuild

As part of the yoga 365 initiative, Habuild and MDNIY, Ministry of Ayush rolled out a large-scale digital yoga movement (in March 2026) leading up to June 21, 2026, with the objective of encouraging people to practise yoga consistently every day for 100 days. The initiative has already seen participation from over 4 lakh active participants from 130+ countries and every Indian state and Union Territory and is expected to grow multifolds until June 21. 

The initiative introduces participants to simple yoga practices that can be integrated into everyday life via the Youtube channel of the Ministry of Ayush. The guided sessions are led by Saurabh Bothra, Co-Founder  and Yoga Instructor of Habuild, whose approach to yoga focuses on habit formation, mindful movement, and building sustainable wellness routines rather than short-term fitness goals. The format has been designed to ensure that everyone can comfortably participate and gradually build a consistent yoga practice.

The initiative reflects a shared vision between MDNIY, Ministry of Ayush and Habuild to expand the reach of yoga through digital platforms while strengthening the culture of preventive healthcare in India. 

Commenting on the initiative, Saurabh Bothra, Co-founder, Habuild, said, “Yoga becomes transformative when it moves from an occasional activity to a quiet daily discipline. India has always had a deep cultural relationship with yoga, yet modern lifestyles often make it difficult for people to stay consistent. Through this collaboration with MDNIY, Ministry of Ayush, we hope to create a simple pathway for people to begin and sustain that relationship again. When millions of people practise even a few minutes of yoga every day, the impact extends far beyond individual wellbeing and begins to shape a healthier society.”

Over the years, global observance of International Yoga Day on June 21 has helped introduce yoga to millions of people across the world. The new digital initiative seeks to deepen that engagement within India by encouraging people to move beyond symbolic participation and experience yoga as a consistent part of everyday living.

For Free Yoga until June 21, register here – moa.habit.yoga or call on the toll-free 1800-315-2008.

Link to Message from Sh. Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush in India – www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqezzyXjfkU