SOLIZE PARTNERS India (Headquartered: Bengaluru, Karnataka; CEO & Director: Mahadevan V.S.) has successfully implemented Dassault Systemes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform at Intelligent Ambient Comfort (IAC), a division of Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (referred to as Lumax IAC), a leading automotive manufacturer of cabin interior systems and cockpits. The successful go-live marks a significant step in Lumax IAC’s digital engineering transformation journey, enabling stronger collaboration, improved continuity and scalable innovation across its product development programs.

SOLIZE PARTNERS India Takes Lumax IAC Live on Dassault Systemes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

For Lumax IAC, which develops automotive interior systems across multiple vehicle programs, managing growing product, process and configuration complexity requires engineering information to remain connected and accessible throughout product development. This transformation focused on key business objectives including establishing a unified engineering database, strengthening engineering-to-manufacturing handover, improving continuity across Bill of Materials processes and integrating critical engineering workflows within a common digital environment.

The implementation by SOLIZE PARTNERS India, draws on its 35+ years of engineering and manufacturing expertise and focused on minimizing customization while addressing Lumax IAC’s extensive variant and configuration needs. The predominantly configuration-driven approach provided a standardized yet flexible digital foundation, enabling Lumax IAC to evolve its engineering processes in line with future demands. Working across Lumax IAC’s multiple locations, the team standardized diverse engineering processes into one scalable digital environment, completing the rollout in approximately six months.

“The adoption of Dassault Systemes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides Lumax IAC with a connected digital foundation. By unifying engineering data and processes, we are strengthening continuity, improving visibility and accelerating the development of next-generation automotive interior solutions,” said Mr. Sunil Koparkar, CEO, Lumax IAC.

The go-live establishes a strong core engineering environment at Lumax IAC. With the core platform live, Lumax IAC now has a connected engineering environment that improves traceability and collaboration between engineering and downstream operations, while establishing a foundation it can build on as it digitizes further. This foundation positions the organization to progressively integrate additional processes and functions across the product lifecycle, enabling greater collaboration, efficiency and innovation.

“Successfully taking Lumax IAC live on The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is an important milestone for both organizations. This engagement brought together our platform expertise, deep automotive domain knowledge, and understanding of complex engineering processes. More importantly, it demonstrates how technology can be translated into an engineering environment that reflects the way an organization actually develops its products,” said Mr. Mahadevan V.S., CEO & Director, SOLIZE PARTNERS India.

Deepak NG, Managing Director, India, Dassault Systemes, said, “Lumax IAC’s successful deployment highlights the power of a connected digital environment in managing complex automotive engineering processes. By uniting product data, processes, and teams on a single platform, Lumax IAC has established a strong digital foundation to accelerate innovation and drive seamless lifecycle continuity.”

The implementation reflects a collaborative approach to digital engineering, bringing together Lumax IAC’s domain expertise, Dassault Systemes’ technology and SOLIZE PARTNERS India’s engineering experience to create a connected environment for product development. The successful go-live provides a strong foundation for Lumax IAC’s continued digital evolution.

• Collaboration for ‘Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar’ campaign – – coastal cleanliness and responsible plastic waste management across India’s coastal regions

• 21,418. Kgs of used plastic collected for recycling as part of the campaign and cleanup

Bisleri International, through its flagship ‘Bottles for Change’ CSR initiative, collaborated with the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) for the Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (Clean Coast, Safe Sea) campaign and cleanup drive. The week-long initiative was held from 12th to 19th September 2026, with the final day marking International Coastal Cleanup Day. During the period, Bisleri supported coastal cleanliness and plastic waste management activities across35 beaches in 9 States & 2 Union Territory with 8,235 volunteers. Collected 21,418 kgs of used plastic and channeled for recycling  promoting circular economy.

Bisleri engages with students on waste management during the Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar coastal clean-up campaign

At the heart of Bottles for Change is the belief that plastic is not waste, but a valuable resource when responsibly segregated and recycled. This is particularly important for coastal ecosystems, where mismanaged land-based waste threatens marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and coastal livelihoods. In this context, the campaign brought together citizens, government, institutions, stakeholders, volunteers and other partners to promote cleaner beaches, responsible waste disposal, source segregation and recycling. The initiative also echoed this year’s International Coastal Cleanup Day theme, “Clean Seas for Resilient Communities,” by linking cleaner coastlines with stronger and more resilient coastal communities.

Volunteers with collected waste during the Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar coastal clean-up drive

Speaking about the collaboration, Mr. K. Ganesh, Director – Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, said, “Healthy marine ecosystems and biodiversity are lifelines for coastal communities. Tackling the growing waste disposal problem in these ecologically sensitive areas is therefore a priority. Our collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences addresses plastic waste pollution by initiating collective action in coastal regions of the country. Through Bottles for Change, we have consistently focused on proper waste management to curb pollution and create a circular economy for plastics. As part of this campaign, we aim to encourage citizens and communities to adopt waste segregation and collection with an goal of sending used plastic responsibly for recycling.”

A spokesperson from the Ministry of Earth Sciences said, “Marine plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental challenge. Our two-year partnership with Bisleri for the Swachh Sagar: Surakshit Sagar campaign has added an important focus on responsible plastic waste management and recycling. As part of this collaboration, Bisleri has undertaken coastal clean-up activities across 35 beaches, helping connect coastal cleanliness with everyday waste-management practices. Such partnerships are important in building greater awareness, encouraging sustained citizen participation, and strengthening collective efforts towards protecting our marine and coastal ecosystems.”

About Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd
With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country’s largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 90 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water.

Bisleri International has a strong presence with 130 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform – Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep.

The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation, and sustainability. For more information on Bisleri International, our people, brands, and OSR initiatives, visit www.bisleri.com.

Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, in collaboration with WPP Media and MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad), has launched DCODE 2.0 – The Guide to Digital Marketing, an evolved and expanded edition of its comprehensive digital marketing playbook.

Jaya Deoras Deshmukh (MICA), Navin Khemka (WPP Media) and Shashank Surana (DS Group) at the launch of DCODE 2.0, by DS Group with WPP Media and MICA

Building on the foundation of its first edition, DCODE 2.0 reflects the rapidly changing digital marketing landscape, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrated across the entire spectrum of digital marketing. Rather than treating AI as a standalone subject, the playbook explores its application across disciplines including Search, Paid Media, Performance Marketing, Content & Creative and other key areas, reflecting its growing role as an integral part of the modern marketer’s toolkit.

A significant addition to DCODE 2.0 is its association with MICA, bringing academic rigour and contemporary learning perspectives to complement the real-world expertise of DS Group and WPP Media. The collaboration strengthens the playbook’s relevance for both industry practitioners and the wider marketing and academic ecosystem.

The second edition also marks DS Group’s commitment to keeping DCODE an evolving resource, with the playbook intended to be updated periodically to incorporate emerging technologies, new tools, evolving industry practices and changing consumer behaviour.

DCODE 2.0 has also been reorganised and streamlined to make it more accessible and more practical for marketers. The modules have been strengthened, while the Paid, Owned and Earned (POE) framework has been refreshed to provide a more intuitive, practitioner-friendly approach to planning and executing digital marketing.

Rajeev Jain, Sr Vice President, Corporate Marketing, DS Group, said, “Digital marketing is evolving at an extraordinary pace while AI is fundamentally changing how marketers think, create, engage and measure. DCODE 2.0 is our effort to navigate this transformation and translate it into practical knowledge that marketers can apply. Our collaboration with MICA adds an important academic dimension, while our partnership with WPP Media brings deep industry expertise. Together, they make DCODE 2.0 a more relevant, comprehensive and future-ready resource for the marketing ecosystem.”

Prasanth Kumar, CEO WPP Media, South Asia, said, “Marketing is moving from a world of fragmented digital channels to an increasingly connected, intelligent and adaptive ecosystem. AI is accelerating this shift, but its real impact will come from how effectively marketers integrate it across the entire consumer journey, from discovery and media to content, commerce and measurement. DCODE 2.0 is a timely effort to bring these evolving disciplines together and translate a complex, fast-changing landscape into practical knowledge. By combining industry experience with academic rigour, the playbook can help marketers move beyond simply understanding new technologies to applying them meaningfully to drive growth.”

Jaya Deoras Deshmukh, Director & CEO, MICA, said, “The future of marketing is not merely to discover demand; it is to imagine, create, and responsibly steward the futures that demand inhabits. As the marketing function steps into this Age of Imagination, the fundamental discipline of demand activation transforms, sensing unfelt and unmet needs and bringing them to life. DCODE 2.0 captures that very shift by pairing smart technology with human intuition, empowering marketers to look beyond what already exists and imagine entirely new possibilities into being.”

DCODE 2.0 is designed for a wide spectrum of users, including corporate and agency marketing teams, digital practitioners, media planners and buyers, students, academic institutions and senior marketing professionals. It will be available as an open-access resource, reinforcing the initiative’s objective of contributing to the broader digital marketing ecosystem. It provides frameworks, processes, best practices and actionable guidance across key areas of digital marketing, helping marketing practitioners navigate an increasingly complex and technology-led ecosystem.

India’s media and advertising landscape continues to expand, with total advertising revenue projected to grow by 9.7% in 2026 to Rs 2,01,891 Cr, according to the TYNY 2025 report by WPP Media, an incremental addition of Rs 17,844 Cr over 2025. Digital is driving this structural shift, with digital, including digital extensions of all media, accounting for 68.1% of total ad revenue. Within digital, commerce-led advertising is the fastest-growing segment at 24.2%, driven by the convergence of retail media, quick commerce and social commerce. Other digital channels are expected to grow at 11.1%, while OOH and cinema expand at 8.9%. Television is projected to grow at 3.1%, supported by connected TV and addressable advertising, while audio is expected to grow at 1.5%, fuelled by streaming platforms. At the same time, AI-powered search, voice and agentic discovery are projected to grow at 8%, reflecting how AI and technology are becoming increasingly integral to India’s evolving advertising ecosystem.

The playbook can be accessed at <Digital Marketing Strategy Guide | DS Group>

About WPP Media

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

WPP Media is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel.

About DS Group

The DS Group (Dharampal Satyapal Group) is a one of the leading FMCG conglomerates and a Multi-Business Corporation with a strong Indian and International presence. Founded in the year 1929, it is an inspiring and successful business story that blends a remarkable history and legacy with visionary growth. It has an extensive and diverse portfolio with presence in Food and Beverage, Confectionery, Mouth Freshener, Hospitality, Agri, Luxury Retail businesses, and other investments. Catch, Pulse, Pass Pass, Silver Pearls, Ksheer, Rajnigandha, Ovino, L’Opera, Le Marche, Birthright, LuvIt, Chingles, Golmol, Namah are some of the leading brands, the Group proudly shelters today.

As a corporate, DS Group is guided by a clear set of values that are built on a strong foundation of collective good to give back to society and protect the planet. The DS Headquarters has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, under the USGBC (US Green Building Council) existing building O&M (Operation and Maintenance) program version 4.0. The DS Headquarters has also received LEED Zero Carbon Certification, by the USGBC. DS Group has aligned its financial performance with global ESG priorities with the launch of a pioneering Double Materiality Assessment across all businesses. Further demonstrating its environmental leadership, the DS Group has a water positivity index at 1.8 across its business units in 30 locations of India.

For details, log onto www.dsgroup.com.

India’s commercial real estate market is entering a phase where demand is spreading across more than the traditional office centres. The first half of 2026 saw office absorption reach a record 45.5 million sq ft, the highest for any half-year, with 24.6 million sq ft taken up in the second quarter alone, according to CBRE. New supply also reached a record 32 million sq ft in H1, pointing to the scale at which developers and occupiers are now operating.

India’s commercial real estate landscape is evolving, driven by office expansion, GCCs, infrastructure growth, retail demand and emerging business corridors across major cities

GCCs remain one of the strongest demand drivers. They accounted for 46% of Grade A office leasing in H1 2026, with 16.6 million sq ft leased, according to Colliers.

Harinder Singh Hora, Founder Chairman, Reach Group added, “With investments in road connectivity, metro expansion and regional infrastructure, the focus is increasingly on strengthening Gurgaon’s integration with Delhi and the wider NCR. At the same time, the presence and expansion of global MNCs, which have established offices and leased significant commercial spaces across the city, continue to reinforce its position as a preferred business destination. As newer corridors gain connectivity and infrastructure support, commercial growth is extending beyond traditional office districts, creating fresh catchments for businesses and developers. The opportunity today is not merely to develop standalone office buildings, but to create larger, better-planned business districts that can support the evolving needs of enterprises and the workforce.”

This expansion, however, is not limited to established business centres. Emerging corridors across Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway are also gaining momentum as technology infrastructure and new investments reshape the region’s commercial landscape.

Abhishek Trehan, Executive Director, Trehan IRIS, said, “The expansion of data centres is adding another layer to the transformation of Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway region. Companies such as Microsoft, HCL and Tech Mahindra have already strengthened the region’s technology and corporate profile, while investments by leading data-centre players are adding a new dimension to its digital infrastructure. This is supporting the emergence of integrated business districts and providing a significant fillip to commercial, retail and luxury residential development by established developers across the region.”

The NCR numbers show how this landscape is changing. Delhi-NCR recorded 2.8 million sq ft of gross leasing in Q1 2026, with Gurugram accounting for 60% and Noida 37%. Noida Expressway was the largest micro-market, while Udyog Vihar and NH-8 Prime also recorded significant activity. GCC leasing in NCR stood at 0.9 million sq ft during the quarter.

Salil Kumar, Director- Marketing and Business Management, CRC Group said, “Retail is increasingly following where people work, live and spend time, which is why high streets and mixed-use locations are becoming important alongside established malls. In H1 2026, Delhi-NCR was among the leading retail markets, while domestic brands accounted for more than 70% of leasing nationally. The rise of D2C brands is also interesting because many of them are now using physical stores as part of their expansion strategy rather than treating them as a separate channel.”

Retail leasing reached 3.9 million sq ft in H1 2026, up 20% year-on-year, according to CBRE. Delhi-NCR led the major markets, while fashion and apparel accounted for around 40% of leasing. D2C retailers accounted for about 28%, giving high streets and organised retail destinations another source of occupier demand.

Dr Amish Bhutani, Managing Director, Group 108, said, “Occupiers are becoming more selective about what makes a commercial location work over the long term. Demand will increasingly be driven by factors such as connectivity, accessibility, quality of infrastructure, surrounding development and the availability of well-planned commercial spaces. As emerging NCR corridors improve their connectivity and infrastructure, they will become more attractive for businesses seeking efficient and future-ready locations. The growing availability of quality office and retail spaces in these corridors will further strengthen demand for commercial real estate.”

Investor interest is providing another indication of the depth of the cycle. Institutional real estate investment reached USD 4.5 billion in H1 2026, up 50% year-on-year, with office assets accounting for more than 40% of the inflows, according to Colliers.

Karan Malik, Regional Director, Realistic Realtors, said, “The expansion of data centres is also opening up a longer development landscape for NCR. Noida and Greater Noida have the existing ecosystem, while the Yamuna Expressway region offers larger parcels and the potential to accommodate infrastructure at scale. The upcoming data centre parks across Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway show that this is becoming a wider regional strategy rather than a single-location story. Real estate will increasingly follow the infrastructure that enables the digital economy.”

The next commercial address is increasingly being determined by the convergence of employment, connectivity, consumption and institutional capital.

Bisleri International, under its Bottles for Change initiative, is bringing together literacy and environmental awareness at the Gomti Book Festival 2026 in collaboration with the National Book Trust, India (NBT), Ministry of Education, Government of India. As part of the initiative, the comic book “Chhota Bheem & Vidya – Big Green Mission” will be distributed among children attending the festival. The book aims to encourage reading and helping children understand the importance of responsible plastic waste management and adopt more sustainable everyday practices, promoting circular economy and recycling.
 

Bisleri Bottles for Change engages students at the Gomti Book Festival, promoting plastic recycling and responsible waste management
 

Bisleri set up a Bottles for Change stall at the venue, showcasing a range of products made from recycled plastic. Through simple, interactive displays, students will discover how used plastic bottles can be collected, recycled and upcycled into a variety of everyday products, highlighting the many innovative ways plastic can be given a new life.
 

On the occasion, Mr. K. Ganesh, Director – Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, said, “Our collaboration with the National Book Trust at the Gomti Book Festival reflects our belief that environmental awareness should start at an early age. Through ‘Chhota Bheem & Vidya – Big Green Mission’, we are using storytelling to make responsible plastic waste management simple, engaging and relatable for children. We hope this initiative encourages young readers to understand the importance of responsible post-consumer plastic disposal and embrace simple everyday actions that can contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.”
 

Mr. Yuvraj Malik, Director, National Book Trust, India, said, “We are delighted to continue our collaboration with Bisleri on plastic awareness. Books have the power to shape how children understand the world around them. Through the Gomti Book Festival and the distribution of ‘Chhota Bheem & Vidya – Big Green Mission’, we hope to make environmental responsibility engaging for children and encourage them to adopt simple practices like plastic segregation and recycling.”
 

Bisleri’s Bottles for Change stall at the Gomti Book Festival showcases products made from recycled plastic
 

The nine-day Gomti Book Festival showcase a diverse selection of books across genres and age groups, with more than 120 publishers from across India presenting their publications across over 200 book stalls. Visitors will also have an opportunity to explore the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya, India’s national digital library, which offers free access to more than 3,000 e-books across genres and Indian languages. Besides books, the festival offers a range of literary and cultural experiences, including interactions with authors, panel discussions, book launches, cultural programmes and activities for children.

About Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.

With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country’s largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 90 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water.
 

Bisleri International has a strong presence with 130 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform – Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep.
 

The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation, and sustainability.

For more information on Bisleri International, our people, brands, and OSR initiatives, visit www.bisleri.com.

Singapore-headquartered enterprise-grade video conferencing and unified communications provider, Yealink expects India to emerge as a strategic growth market as the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), increasing AI adoption and the evolution of hybrid workplaces create new demand for intelligent enterprise communication and collaboration solutions.
 

At InfoComm India 2026, Yealink showcased AV ONE, a comprehensive AVoIP+ solution that makes Pro AV rooms simple and smart
 

Speaking at InfoComm India 2026 held recently, Mr Zion Lee, Country Sales Manager (India) at Yealink, said the enterprise collaboration market in India is entering a new phase, with organisations increasingly moving towards building workplaces that improve productivity, collaboration and business outcomes.
 

“India is undergoing a significant transformation in the way enterprises think about workplace technology. With the rapid growth of GCCs, organisations are increasingly collaborating across geographies, time zones and functions, creating demand for communication infrastructure that is intelligent, seamless and highly manageable. The opportunity is no longer just about putting technology into meeting rooms but about creating connected workplace ecosystems that enable people and businesses to work more effectively,” Zion Lee said.
 

For over 25 years, Yealink, which remains focused on a single domain — UC&C, has built deep expertise to support scalable, enterprise-grade communication solutions through continuous in-house R&D and long-term industry practice. For more than a decade, the company has been a strategic partner to Microsoft, collaborating closely on Microsoft Teams devices and platform compatibility. Trusted by global enterprises such as Siemens and Brose. Yealink helps organizations enhance productivity through reliable, AI-powered, enterprise-ready communication solutions.
 

At InfoComm India 2026, Yealink showcased AV ONE, a comprehensive AVoIP+ solution that makes Pro AV rooms simple and smart. AV ONE brings audio, cameras, Microsoft Teams Rooms systems, AVoIP, room control and room booking into one ecosystem with centralized management. This will help enterprises who often struggle with rooms built from devices by multiple OEMs, facing compatibility issues, complex cabling and fragmented management.
 

AI adoption giving tailwinds to the industry

According to AVIXA’s 2025 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA), India’s Pro AV market is estimated at $10.7 billion in 2025, growing to $14.0 billion by 2030. Yealink, which currently ranks among the top three players in India, is looking to strengthen its market position as enterprises increasingly explore AI-led workplace technologies and integrated collaboration platforms.
 

A recent Frost & Sullivan survey of business leaders and IT decision-makers says enterprises are still at relatively early stages of their AI journeys, with 84 per cent of organisations remaining in the “exploratory” or “opportunistic” stages of AI maturity. This indicates significant headroom for AI adoption as organisations move from experimentation towards more structured deployment.
 

The evolution of AI-enabled collaboration is therefore expected to create a new layer of demand in India, particularly among enterprises that are building large-scale, digitally enabled workplaces, Zion said.
 

The evolution of enterprise communications is increasingly moving the market beyond standalone devices towards integrated platforms and connected ecosystems. Yealink is strengthening this ecosystem-led approach through collaborations with technology and channel partners, including Microsoft, Beetel and Wildcard among others, enabling enterprises to access integrated communication and collaboration solutions tailored to evolving workplace requirements in India.
 

Talking about the partnership with Yealink at InfoComm India 2026, Mr Saket Taneja, Co-Founder, Wildcard Techno Services said, “WildCard and Yealink have shared a strong and enduring partnership since 2009. For the past 17 years, we have been serving the Indian market with Yealink’s products and supporting customers and partners through comprehensive sales, pre-sales, and post-sales capabilities. As organisations across India accelerate their digital workplace transformation, we see a significant shift from procuring individual devices to adopting integrated workplace ecosystems that connect people, spaces, and technology.”
 

According to Himanshu Srivastava, Business Leader, Beetel, India’s enterprise technology landscape is witnessing a fundamental shift in the way organisations approach workplace collaboration.
 

“At Beetel, our association with Yealink reflects this evolution. As enterprises expand their digital and hybrid workplaces, particularly with the rapid growth of GCCs, the need for dependable collaboration infrastructure that combines ease of deployment, interoperability and intelligent capabilities is becoming increasingly important,” he said.

About Yealink
Yealink is an innovative and trusted Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) technology partner with over 25 years of focused expertise. Built on continuous in-house R&D, rigorous quality standards, and an engineering-first culture, Yealink has become a global Top 3 player in video conferencing and a strategic Microsoft partner for more than a decade, trusted by global enterprises such as Siemens and Brose. The company delivers reliable, AI-powered, enterprise-ready communication solutions designed for scalable, mission-critical environments worldwide.

With the objective of providing industry-relevant skill training to the youth of Uttarakhand, enhancing their employability and promoting employment opportunities, the Department of Skill Development and Employment, Uttarakhand and M3M Foundation signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, in Dehradun. The agreement was signed by Shri Sanjay Kumar, Director (Training), Training & Employment, on behalf of the Department of Skill Development and Employment, Uttarakhand, and Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee & President, on behalf of M3M Foundation.

Uttarakhand Government and M3M Foundation representatives during the MoU signing to equip youth with industry-relevant skills

On the occasion, Smt. Chandrakanta (Deputy Director, Employment), Shri Niranjan Khugshal (Deputy Director, Training), Shri Dinkar Rawat (Principal Grade-I, Government Industrial Training Institute, Niranjanpur, Dehradun), Smt. Vinita Badoni (Nodal Officer, UKSDM), and Shri Arvind Kumar Sharma (M3M Representative), along with other officials and representatives from the department and training institutions, were present.

The objective of this MoU is to establish a collaborative skill development framework in Uttarakhand, through which youth can be provided technical training aligned with the current and emerging requirements of the industry. Under this initiative, special focus will be placed on quality training, employability enhancement, industry linkages, placement opportunities and sustainable livelihood outcomes. Along with linking training to local employment demand, efforts will also be made to prepare youth for employment and self-employment opportunities.

Under the MoU, priority has been given to the operation of training centres in Dehradun, Haldwani, Kashipur and Pithoragarh in the initial phase. Based on project requirements, geographical conditions and the availability of potential beneficiaries, Almora and Barkot may also be included as additional training locations. At least two courses will be selected for each training centre, keeping in view local conditions, industry demand and employment opportunities.

The proposed training programmes include modern and employment-oriented technical trades. These include Junior Technician – Electric Vehicle, Junior Technician – Auto Electrical Maintenance, Junior Technician – Automobile Repair & Maintenance, Junior Technician – Internet of Things (IoT), and Junior Technician – Plumbing. The selection of these trades is proposed to be undertaken keeping in view the requirements of local industries and the employment opportunities available to youth.

Through this partnership, emphasis will be placed on equipping the youth of Uttarakhand with skills aligned with changing industrial and technological requirements, while also connecting them with employment and self-employment opportunities. Along with strengthening engagement with industries and placement support, special attention will also be given to the quality of training and post-training outcomes.

On the occasion, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, said that providing youth in Uttarakhand with skills aligned with industry requirements and connecting them with employment and livelihood opportunities is an important objective of this partnership. She said that this collaboration between M3M Foundation and the Department of Skill Development and Employment, Uttarakhand, is an important initiative towards making skill development in the state more industry-focused, employment-oriented and outcome-driven.

Through this partnership, continuous efforts will be made to strengthen pathways for quality skill training, better employment opportunities and sustainable livelihoods for youth.

This partnership will bring together departmental efforts and participation from the social sector in the field of skill development in Uttarakhand, working towards making training, employment and livelihood opportunities more effective for youth.

DB Investing announced the launch of dbinvesting.ai as part of its planned evolution from a traditional brokerage into an AI-first fintech and technology company. Its AI Core Engine is designed to support trading, investing, education, market intelligence and operations.

DB Investing launches AI-led transformation with dbinvesting.ai

“We do not believe that adding a chatbot to a website makes a financial company an AI company,” said Gennaro Lanza, Chief Executive Officer at DB Investing. “We have spent a long time developing an infrastructure where AI becomes part of the core of the company, its products and eventually the entire customer experience.”

AI connects to the trader’s account

The technology extends beyond DB Investing through a lightweight connector for compatible MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 accounts, including accounts held with third-party brokers. Traders therefore do not need to change brokers to use the technology.

Eligible users receive monthly AI credits. Advanced users can also connect supported AI services using their own API credentials.

The system is designed to analyse individual trading behaviour, including trading history, instruments, holding periods, frequency, position sizing and performance. It also considers risk behaviour, drawdowns, concentration, discipline and changes in behaviour over time.

Wealth Copilot is planned within weeks

DB Investing plans to release Wealth Copilot within weeks. The 24/7 AI agent will combine trading activity with market intelligence and portfolio context to identify account changes, unusual risk exposure, concentration, risk-management observations and behavioural or performance patterns.

It will also surface events and news relevant to open positions. The aim is to organise information around each investor rather than requiring them to search across terminals, calendars, media outlets and statements.

AI Traders University focuses on trading behaviour

DB Investing’s AI Traders University is built around an AI mentor that analyses how each trader behaves in the market. It is designed to identify patterns such as late entries, increased position sizes after losses, early exits from winning trades and prolonged losing positions.

The system also examines overtrading, activity during volatile periods, disregard for personal risk rules and repeated mistakes, including concentration in correlated markets.

A broader AI ecosystem is planned

dbinvesting.ai is intended as the foundation for a wider ecosystem. DB Investing’s roadmap includes Wealth Copilot, AI Traders University, AI financial assistants, portfolio analytics, account connectivity, personalised education as well as trading behaviour, risk and market intelligence.

The company envisions these services ultimately operating on the same AI Core Engine across customer-facing products and internal operations.

“This is not a feature we are adding to DB Investing,” Lanza said. “It is the beginning of changing what DB Investing is. Our objective is an AI infrastructure capable of sitting beside every trader and investor, understanding their behaviour and giving them intelligence that historically required several platforms.”

About DB Investing

DB Investing is an international financial services and trading brand providing access to global markets. Through dbinvesting.ai, it is developing fintech, AI and trading technology that connects trading, investing, market intelligence and education.

Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water company has signed a Letter of Association with Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College & Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu. The partnership, under Bisleri’s flagship sustainability initiative Bottles for Change, will engage students and equip them to promote responsible waste management and plastic recycling.
 

Bisleri International and Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College partner to promote plastic recycling and circular economy
 

As part of the collaboration, National Service Scheme (NSS) students from the colleges will work closely with Bisleri’s “Bottles of Change” team to conduct awareness programmes, plastic waste collection, and recycling initiatives, and activities aimed at encouraging responsible waste management.
 

Highlighting the role of the youth in creating lasting change, Mr K. Ganesh, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, Bisleri International, said, “Young Champions can play an important role in driving lasting behavioural change around plastic waste management. Through Bottles for Change, we aim to equip students with the awareness and opportunities to participate in responsible plastic collection and recycling. Our collaboration with Dr M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute will help extend these efforts beyond the campus and encourage more sustainable practices within the wider community.”
 

Speaking about the collaboration, Dr S. Balasundari, Dean, Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, said, “Through the collaboration with Bisleri, we aim to strengthen awareness around plastic recycling, responsible waste management and environmental conservation among our students, staff and the wider community. The active involvement of our NSS students is a great opportunity to translate environmental awareness into meaningful action and contribute to more sustainable practices.”
 

Bisleri International and Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College sign a Letter of Association on plastic recycling and environmental awareness
 

The partnership seeks to engage students as active participants in environmental conservation while also building greater awareness within surrounding communities about the importance of segregating, collecting and responsibly recycling used plastic.
 

An integral part of Bisleri’s Greener Promise vision for a more sustainable future, Bottles for Change focuses on promoting responsible plastic management through awareness, collection and recycling. The initiative works with educational institutions, communities and other stakeholders to encourage behavioural change and strengthen systems that help channel used plastic towards recycling.
 

The collaboration with Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute extends this effort by engaging students in hands-on sustainability initiatives and enabling them to promote responsible waste management practices within the campus and surrounding communities.

About Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.

With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country’s largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 90 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water.
 

Bisleri International has a strong presence with 130 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform – Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep.
 

The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation, and sustainability.

For more information on Bisleri International, our people, brands, and OSR initiatives, visit www.bisleri.com.