VinFast‘s new Total Cost of Ownership Calculator helps buyers compare the long-term costs of EVs and gasoline vehicles, turning one of electric mobility’s biggest promises into personalized figures that support smarter purchasing and financial decisions.

VF 6 Earth delivers significant potential savings in total ownership costs compared with a comparable gasoline vehicle in India

In this day and age, a car buyer comparing models can find horsepower, cargo space, and safety ratings in minutes. What is much harder to see is which vehicle will actually cost less to own after years of loan payments, fuel bills, and maintenance. Those factors make up a vehicle’s total cost of ownership (TCO), a metric that encompasses all expenses incurred throughout the ownership period.

That information gap has become increasingly important as electric vehicles move into the mainstream. While EVs are widely promoted for their lower operating costs, consumers can still struggle to translate those promises into their own finances. For example, how much can an EV really save after five years? The answer depends on how far people drive, how long they keep the vehicle, and even how they choose to finance it.

VinFast is betting that making those calculations easier and more transparent could help more buyers make the switch.

The Vietnamese EV maker has introduced a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator, initially across its Asian markets, giving consumers a way to compare the long-term economics of electric vehicles with gasoline cars and even rival EVs based on their own driving habits. Rather than comparing sticker prices alone, consumers can see the cumulative financial impact of ownership, including financing and running costs, over several years.

On the web-based tool, users simply enter basic information such as the vehicle model, monthly mileage, battery ownership option, and expected ownership period to receive a personalized cost projection. Within seconds, the calculator estimates monthly payments, monthly energy costs, and total ownership costs before showing how much an owner could save over the chosen period compared with comparable internal combustion vehicles and even other EVs.

For example, a buyer in the India selecting a VF 6 Earth, driving 2,000 km per month over five years, would see an estimated total ownership cost of INR 1,782,655. Under the same assumptions, the calculator estimates a comparable gasoline vehicle would cost INR 2,464,371 over the same period, representing potential savings of INR 681,716, or about 28%.

Beyond product marketing, the TCO tool also functions as a financial planning tool, helping households, commuters, and commercial users forecast transportation expenses before making a purchase. That approach is particularly relevant in emerging EV markets, where energy-saving technologies often face adoption challenges because of higher upfront purchase prices despite offering long-term financial benefits. Consumers may not always realize that, over time, reduced energy consumption can offset much or even all of that initial price premium.

Research suggests that making those savings more transparent can influence purchasing decisions. One survey found that simply showing consumers five-year fuel savings had little effect on vehicle preferences, whereas providing total cost of ownership information increased the likelihood that buyers of small and mid-sized cars would choose hybrid and battery electric vehicles over gasoline models.

More recently, Deloitte’s 2026 Global Automotive Consumer Study found that 52% of U.S. consumers considering an EV cited lower fuel costs as their primary motivation, while 40% said overall vehicle cost remains one of their biggest concerns. The findings suggest buyers are increasingly evaluating vehicles based on lifetime ownership economics rather than purchase price alone.

For automakers, that means helping consumers understand lifetime ownership economics may become as important as communicating battery range or performance.

For VinFast, the calculator reflects that evolution. Instead of asking consumers to take its claims of lower ownership costs at face value, the company is giving them a tool to test different scenarios themselves, turning one of the industry’s most common selling points into something measurable, personalized, and easier to act on.

Every Raksha Bandhan celebrates a bond built on memories, traditions and shared moments. While families may now live across different cities and states, the festival continues to bring siblings together through Rakhis, gifts and heartfelt gestures.

Blue Dart celebrates Raksha Bandhan with #YaadonKaBandhan campaign

This festive season, Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation and distribution company, is celebrating these cherished connections through its #YaadonKaBandhan campaign. As part of the campaign, Blue Dart has introduced special Rakhi Express shipping offers to help customers send festive packages conveniently across India.

Valid from 27 July to 28 August 2026, the offer provides special flat rates on Domestic Priority shipments weighing up to 2.5 kg and discounts of up to 50% on eligible international shipments weighing between 0.5 kg and 3 kg. Customers can use the service to send Rakhis, personalised gifts and festive packages across Blue Dart’s extensive domestic network.

Through the campaign, Blue Dart aims to make festive shipping more accessible while ensuring that every package is handled with care and delivered with the speed, reliability and precision associated with its express network.

Offer Details*:

Period: 27th July to 23rd August

• 0.5 Kg → Rs. 200

• 1 Kg → Rs. 400

• 1.5 Kg → Rs. 600

• 2 Kg → Rs. 800

• 2.5 Kg → Rs. 1000

Period: 24th August to 28th August

• 0.5 Kg → Rs. 300

• 1 Kg → Rs. 500

• 1.5 Kg → Rs. 700

• 2 Kg → Rs. 900

• 2.5 Kg → Rs. 1100

*The offer is applicable only to Domestic Priority shipments. Taxes and other applicable charges, if any, will be additional. Terms and conditions apply.

International Shipments (27th July – 28th August)

• Campaign Discount → Up to 50%

• Weight Break → 0.5 Kg – 3 Kg

*Custom Duty, Taxes and other applicable charges, if any, will be additional. Terms and conditions apply.

As families increasingly celebrate festivals across distances, dependable logistics plays an important role in ensuring that traditions continue uninterrupted. Supported by its integrated air and ground network, Blue Dart continues to connect people, businesses and communities across the country through reliable and time-definite delivery solutions.

The limited-period offer is available across Blue Dart–DHL retail stores and Franchisee Collection Centres. Customers can also avail of free doorstep pickup by booking through Blue Dart’s website or Customer Care, subject to service availability.

For further details, customers may visit their nearest Blue Dart–DHL retail store, contact Blue Dart Customer Care at 022 4061 1234, or email customerservice@bluedart.com.

For more information or to book a shipment, visit www.bluedart.com.

When the skies turn grey and the rain begins to fall, cravings inevitably turn towards something warm, comforting and delicious. This monsoon, give those rainy-day favorites a wholesome twist with California walnuts. Their satisfying crunch, rich flavour and versatility make them an easy addition to everything from crispy snacks and hearty bites to comforting treats. So, put the kettle on, gather around the table, and make the most of the season with these delicious walnut-inspired recipes made for rainy-day indulgence.

Walnut-Crusted Mozzarella Bites with Sun-Dried Tomato and Walnut Aioli

Walnut-Crusted Mozzarella Bites with Sun-Dried Tomato and Walnut Aioli

Ingredients

California Walnut-Crusted Mozzarella Bites
2 cups California walnuts
14-15 mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
4 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil for frying, about 4 cups
Sun-Dried Tomato and California Walnut Aioli
½ cup finely ground California walnuts
½ cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

Preparations

For the Ground California Walnuts
1. Place walnuts into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and texture is similar to breadcrumbs.
2. Measure 1 cup of ground walnuts for use in mozzarella bites and reserve remaining ½ cup for use in aioli.
For the Mozzarella Bites
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Dry mozzarella balls with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup ground walnuts, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and spices.
4. In a shallow or medium-sized bowl, beat eggs together until combined. Add flour to a separate shallow or medium-sized bowl.
5. One at a time, dredge each mozzarella ball in the flour, followed by dipping in the egg, coating completely. Shake off excess egg, then roll in the walnut and panko mixture until fully coated.
6. Transfer the mozzarella bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for about 30 minutes prior to frying.
7. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 180 – 190°C.
8. Remove mozzarella bites from the freezer. While still cold, fry bites in small batches until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove fried mozzarella bites from the oil and place onto a paper towel-lined tray.
9. Serve immediately. Mozzarella bites can be kept warm in a 120°C oven until ready to serve.

California Walnut Loaded Roast Potatoes

California Walnut Loaded Roast Potatoes

Ingredients

1.2 kg potatoes, cut into chunks
8 tablespoons oil
100g California walnuts, chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 sprigs rosemary, leaves chopped
50g Parmigiana Reggiano, finely grated
½ x 25g pack parsley, chopped

Preparations

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until they begin to soften round the edges. Drain and return to the pan. Toss in 3 tablespoons oil.

3. Place half the walnuts in a food processor and blitz to give a fine crumb texture, mix in the garlic, rosemary, Parmesan and half the remaining walnuts, season well.

4. Toss into the potatoes and transfer to a large roasting tin, spreading them out evenly.

5. Drizzle over the remaining oil and roast for 30 minutes. Turn the potatoes and add the remaining walnuts and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until golden.

6. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Dahi Walnut Kebab

Dahi Walnut Kebab – Chef Abinas Nayak

Ingredients
1 cup hung curd
1 teaspoon of brown onion paste
1 teaspoon of roasted California walnut paste (Blend handful of roasted walnuts with little bit of water and a teaspoon of walnut)
3 teaspoons of grated paneer
2 teaspoons of grated cheese
1/2 teaspoon of chopped coriander,
1/2 teaspoon of mint leaves
1-2 chopped green chillies
1/2 teaspoon of roasted cumin and fennel
1/2 teaspoon of finely chopped ginger.
Salt as per taste

Preparations
1. Mix everything to make a thick paste. Keep it in fridge for half an hour.
2. To make walnut crust or crumb, roughly blend roasted walnuts and spread in a flat tray.
3. To finish take a dollop of Dahi Kebab mixture and coat it with prepared walnut crust. In hot seasoned tawa, shallow fry the Dahi Kebabs with ghee.

4. Enjoy hot with chutney of your choice.

HDFC Life has enabled an expedited claim settlement framework for families that have been impacted by the recent floods in Assam. A life insurance claim can be initiated by nominees or legal heirs of policyholders by simply providing proof of death issued by the Local Government, Police or Hospitals. 
 

Sameer Yogishwar, Chief Operating Officer, HDFC Life

For further support, claimants can connect with HDFC Life via the below touch points:
 

Dedicated claim helpline: 022-68446529
Call Centre Number: 022-68446530
WhatsApp: +91 8291890569
Email:service@hdfclife.com
Nodal Officer: Ruma Konwar | 8876517557
 

Claimants may also choose to visit any of HDFC Life’s branch offices. The branch addresses for affected areas are given below:
 

Jorhat: 2nd Floor, Sneha Heights, New Balibat, Jorhat, Assam 
Sivasagar: 2nd Floor, Jagannath Plaza, Transport Tiniali Sivasagar, Assam 
Golaghat: Ground Floor, Om Arav Building, Thana Road, Golaghat, Assam
 

Sameer Yogishwar, Chief Operating Officer, HDFC Life said, “We at HDFC Life are committed to stand by our policyholders’ families who are impacted by this calamity. We will ensure that each claim request, received from anyone impacted by the floods in Assam, is treated as priority to ensure a smooth and hassle-free payout.”

For more information, please visit www.hdfclife.com. You may also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn

Sohna Road has changed considerably over the past two decades. What was once seen as an emerging commercial corridor has gradually become one of Gurugram’s most established business addresses. Residential projects came up; offices followed; schools and hospitals added to the catchment; and, over the years, much of the available land was occupied. Today, sizeable land parcels for organised commercial developments are increasingly difficult to come by. In that sense, Aura Vantage arrives at a time when Sohna Road is offering one of its last opportunities to own organised commercial real estate.

Aura Vantage is redefining commercial investment potential on Sohna Road

Located in Sector 48, Aura Vantage is a two-acre luxury commercial development that combines organised retail and office spaces within a single address. Planned with retail across the ground floor to the fourth floor and office spaces from the fifth to the eleventh floor, the project has been designed around the way commercial developments are increasingly expected to function. The investment in the project’s construction stands at around Rs. 125 crores, while the estimated topline is pegged at Rs. 527 crores. Commercial units are priced from Rs. 50,00,000 onwards.

The timing is difficult to ignore. Commercial real estate in Gurugram has continued to remain resilient, supported by sustained office leasing, a growing presence of Global Capability Centres and a mature residential base that drives demand for organised retail. According to Colliers, India’s Grade A office leasing reached a record 71.5 million sq. ft. in 2025, with Delhi NCR remaining one of the country’s most active office markets. That demand has also changed the way commercial projects are planned. Location still matters, but it is no longer the only consideration.

Retailers today look beyond visibility alone. They evaluate the strength of the surrounding catchment, customer demographics and the ability of a project to sustain footfall throughout the day. They want to know what the surrounding catchment looks like, how people move through the building, whether offices are part of the development and if the project can remain active beyond shopping hours. Office occupiers ask similar questions. They look for workplaces that offer cafes, convenience retail, banking facilities and everyday services without employees having to step out every time they need something. Those conversations have become increasingly common over the past few years.

Aura Vantage appears to respond to those expectations through its planning. Rather than treating retail and offices as two independent products, the project attempts to let one support the other. Retail occupies the lower floors where visibility and customer movement matter the most. The office component rises above, creating a steady weekday population that can support businesses operating within the development. It is a straightforward planning approach, but one that helps create a more balanced commercial environment by bringing together steady office demand and organised retail.

Shyamrup Roy Choudhury, Founder & Managing Director, Aura World, said, “Sohna Road has evolved into one of Gurugram’s most established commercial corridors, and the availability of sizeable land parcels for organised developments is now extremely limited. With Aura Vantage, our focus is on creating a future-ready commercial address that integrates retail and office spaces within a strong residential and corporate catchment. We believe projects in mature, supply-constrained micro-markets are increasingly being evaluated for their long-term relevance, occupier demand and ability to remain active throughout the day, and Aura Vantage has been planned with exactly those priorities in mind.”

Its location strengthens that proposition further. Sector 48 enjoys seamless connectivity to Golf Course Extension Road, Southern Peripheral Road and NH-48, allowing businesses to draw customers, employees and visitors from multiple parts of Gurugram. As commercial activity continues to spread across the city, this accessibility has become an increasingly important competitive advantage.

Scarcity is now becoming part of the Sohna Road story as well. Unlike a decade ago, when new commercial projects were announced with regularity, opportunities to launch developments of meaningful scale have become increasingly limited because much of the corridor has already been developed. That changes the conversation for both occupiers and investors. The emphasis gradually shifts from simply acquiring commercial space to choosing locations that are likely to remain relevant over the long term. The existing retail developments along Sohna Road are relatively older and no longer fully align with the evolving expectations of today’s consumers. While the corridor continues to attract strong footfall, Aura Vantage introduces a contemporary retail destination that reflects changing consumer preferences and retail formats.

Sohna Road is no longer defining itself through new infrastructure or fresh land releases. It is beginning to be defined by the quality of developments that still find a place here. Aura Vantage enters the market at a point when that distinction is becoming increasingly important.

Culture is increasingly shaping how and where Indians choose to explore. As travellers move beyond traditional sightseeing, they are seeking deeper, more authentic experiences that connect them with the local heritage, traditions, cuisine, festivals and communities. Leading global travel app, Skyscanner has launched The India Culture Travel Index, a report that reveals that India’s appetite for culture-led travel continues to grow.

Navina Jafa, expert in heritage tourism and Neel Ghose, Travel Trends and Destinations Expert, Skyscanner India

Through The India Culture Travel Index, Skyscanner analysed the evolving behaviours driving culture-led travel in India. The findings uncover five defining trends that together form the R.O.O.T.S. of India’s growing culture-led travel movement:

R – Rediscovering heritage

Heritage continues to be the strongest driver of culture-led travel. It is the top motivator for Indian travellers, with 47% saying they would plan a trip around heritage and historical sites. Kerala, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand rank among the country’s leading cultural destinations, reflecting travellers’ growing interest in exploring India’s architectural landmarks, historic communities and living traditions.

O – Open discovery

As Indian travellers become more open to discovering destinations through culture, they are embracing more immersive experiences beyond traditional sightseeing. Social media and YouTube (42%), along with the growing popularity of food, craft and heritage trails (41%), are the biggest drivers behind growing interest in culture-led travel.

Beyond domestic travel, 46% of Indian travellers have already travelled internationally for a cultural event, festival or heritage trail, while a further 43% aspire to do so, highlighting a growing curiosity to explore culture both within India and around the world. This openness extends closer to home too, with one in four Indian travellers (25%) heading to Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns for cultural experiences, beyond the usual metro circuit.

O – Once-in-a-year experiences

Festival tourism is emerging as a powerful travel driver, with 72% of Indian travellers saying they would consider planning a trip specifically to attend a major cultural or religious festival. India’s iconic festivals are powerful travel motivators, with Durga Puja (58%) emerging as the top festival travellers would consider travelling to attend, followed by Ganesh Chaturthi (52%) and Navratri Garba (47%).

The findings suggest that travellers are increasingly treating major festivals as limited-time experiences worth planning an entire holiday around, rather than simply activities to enjoy after arriving at a destination.

T – Traditions & Taste

Food, crafts, and local traditions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping culture-led travel. Regional food experiences rank among the top reasons for travel, with 43% of Indian travellers saying they would plan a trip around them. The growing popularity highlights an appetite for experiences that connect travellers with a destination’s local traditions, flavours and way of life.

S – Smarter planning

As cultural experiences become a bigger travel priority, travellers are becoming more intentional in how they plan their journeys. Most Indian travellers begin planning their culture-led trips well in advance, with 40% starting three to six months ahead and 36% beginning one to three months before departure.

Festival timing has become the biggest booking consideration, with 36% of travellers saying availability during key festival or event dates matters most, followed by affordable prices for transport and accommodation (32%).

With many cultural experiences taking place at specific times of the year, Skyscanner’s Price Alerts allow travellers to monitor fare changes without having to repeatedly search, while Whole Month search lets them compare prices across different travel dates to identify the best value around festivals, heritage trails and other cultural experiences.

Looking ahead, India’s appetite for culture-led travel shows no signs of slowing. With 41% Indian travellers planning to take two culture-focused trips within India over the next year, 32% expect to take three to four. While enthusiasm remains high, safety concerns (49%) and high travel costs (37%) continue to be the biggest barriers to taking more culture-led journeys.

Neel Ghose, Travel Trends and Destinations Expert, Skyscanner India, said, “For a long time, people chose a destination first and discovered its culture once they arrived. We’re increasingly seeing that journey now happens in reverse. Travellers are starting with the experience they want, whether that’s witnessing Durga Puja, exploring a heritage trail or discovering a region through its food, and then building the trip around it. That shift is changing not just where people travel, but how they plan.

When festival dates are fixed and demand is high, comparing different travel dates, airlines, airports and routes can help travellers find better value. For instance, try mixing and matching airlines or airports when you are searching for flights, and use helpful tools like Skyscanner’s Price Alerts, to find better value when planning travel. “

Dr Navina Jafa, an expert in heritage tourism, sustainability, cultural strategy, and Kathak dance, said, “India’s cultural heritage is not only about monuments, but also the ecosystems around heritage landscapes: creative skilled communities, cultural traditions, and living practices. Studies show a growing number of travellers seeking immersive heritage experiences, underlining India’s need to invest in its vast geographical diversity and multilayered cultural legacy. This fast-growing sector offers major opportunities for conservation, economic growth, and for strengthening heritage tourism nationally and globally.”

As India’s appetite for culture-led travel continues to grow, Skyscanner continues to help travellers uncover the R.O.O.T.S. of every journey, from rediscovering heritage and open discovery to once-in-a-year experiences, traditions, and taste, and smarter planning.

Top destinations to connect with your ROOTS**

Skyscanner has also curated a selection of cultural destinations across India, helping travellers turn inspiration into their next journey. Explore the guide here.

About Skyscanner 

Skyscanner is a global leader in travel that helps travellers plan and book their trips with ease and confidence. Every month, Skyscanner connects millions of travellers, in 180 countries and 37 languages, to more than 1200 trusted travel partners so they can find flight, hotel or car hire options. Founded in 2003, Skyscanner has offices worldwide, in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, where traveller-first innovations are developed and powered by data and insights. Making use of the latest technology, Skyscanner simplifies the complexity of travel and provides honest and transparent solutions, searching around 100 billion prices every day so travellers can be sure they’ve seen the best possible options, all in one place.

Note to Editors

*Skyscanner research conducted with OnePoll in July 2026 with 2,000 respondents in India.

**Live prices dated 27th July 2026, one-way trip from Delhi to destinations. Subject to change

(1) Almora does not have an airport – prices are for Dehradun (354 kms)

(2) Puri does not have an airport – prices are for Bhubaneswar (65 kms)

(3) Kohima does not have an airport – prices are for Imphal (120 kms)

The classic franchise rivalry between Super Giants and Sunrisers takes centre stage on August 11 at 6:30 PM at Old Trafford for Match 30 of The Hundred. Parimatch’s Chief Cricket Analyst Jonty Rhodes believes that with playoff qualifications on the line, the intensity in both camps is going to be sky-high.

Super Giants vs Sunrisers: Jonty Rhodes Predicts Winner in Match 30

Old Trafford is known for extra pace and bounce, so the pacers who nail those hard lengths early are going to dominate the power set.

“For the batters, their power alone isn’t enough on these big boundaries. You need smart placement, quick running between the wickets, and the composure to absorb pressure in those middle overs,” Rhodes notes.

Jonty Rhodes thinks that players must force errors from the opponent.

“So, where does this game get won? Body language and field pressure,” Rhodes says. “The team that creates panic in the inner ring and cuts off those boundaries will break the opposition.”

Currently, both squads are tied on points in the table, making this match crucial for securing a top-three playoff spot. As The Hundred reaches its decisive stages, both franchises are eager to reach the finals after missing out on the trophy in recent seasons, adding extra stakes to this clash.

For more exclusive predictions from Jonty Rhodes, follow Parimatch’s official social media channels for regular match analysis and expert insights.
 

Contributed by– Chief Cricket Analyst, Jonty Rhodes

Fortis Escorts Faridabad, today launched Faridabad’s first dedicated Lung Failure Clinic, aimed at providing comprehensive care for patients suffering from advanced and end-stage lung diseases. The clinic will operate every Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad and will be led by Dr. Govini Balasubramani, Director – Lung Transplant & Advanced Lung Failure, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai (a Fortis Network Hospital) along with Dr. Ravi Shekhar Jha, Director – Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad.

Fortis Escorts Faridabad Launches Faridabad’s First Comprehensive Lung Failure Clinic

The clinic will offer end-to-end management for patients with advanced lung failure, including comprehensive disease evaluation, optimisation of medical therapy, and assessment of eligibility for lung transplantation. Eligible patients will receive structured pre-transplant counselling, detailed clinical work-up, and seamless post-transplant follow-up in collaboration with the transplant specialists. In addition, patients will have access to advanced pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonology procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, nutritional counselling, sleep evaluation, non-invasive ventilation support, and personalised patient education. By bringing together respiratory physicians, transplant specialists, rehabilitation experts, and allied healthcare professionals, the clinic aims to improve clinical outcomes, enhance quality of life, and provide continuity of care for patients living with advanced respiratory diseases.

Dr Govini Balasubramani, Director, Lung Transplant & Advanced Lung Failure, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai (a Fortis Network Hospital) added, “We are witnessing a steady rise in patients with advanced lung diseases, driven by multiple factors including air pollution, tobacco exposure, occupational hazards, infections and an ageing population. Unfortunately, many patients reach us only when their lung function has deteriorated significantly. The Lung Failure Clinic has been established to bridge this gap by providing comprehensive evaluation, optimisation of medical therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation and, where appropriate, timely assessment for lung transplantation.”

Speaking on the launch, Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, Director, Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad said, “As pulmonologists, we are seeing more patients presenting with severe respiratory impairment, often at a stage when treatment options become limited. Through the Lung Failure Clinic, we aim to provide timely access to multidisciplinary expertise, personalised treatment plans and advanced therapies, while identifying patients who may benefit from lung transplantation before they become too sick or develop contraindications for transplant.”

SettleMint India, today announced its strategic rebranding to Quadcentrix, marking its evolution from a blockchain technology specialist into a comprehensive enterprise digital solutions provider. The new identity reflects the company’s expanded capabilities across artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and other emerging technologies, positioning it to help enterprises navigate increasingly complex digital transformation journeys.

Core Team at the launch of the Quadcentrix Office

The rebranding comes as India’s enterprise technology landscape undergoes a drastic transformation. The country’s enterprise AI market is projected to grow from approximately USD 13 billion in 2025 to more than USD 130 billion by 2032, according to Fortune Business Insights, while IBM’s Global AI Adoption Index found that 59% of large Indian enterprises already have AI actively in use, the highest share among the countries surveyed. As that shift accelerates, enterprises are increasingly looking for a single technology partner that can move fluidly across AI, blockchain and data, rather than stitching together point solutions from different vendors.

Shahzad Fatmi CEO Quadcentrix

Quadcentrix, formerly SettleMint India, has emerged to meet this demand. The rebranding signifies the company’s evolution from a blockchain specialist into a full spectrum technology partner, spanning enterprise AI orchestration, blockchain trust, and data transformation.

Founded in 2019, the company has spent over six years delivering enterprise technology infrastructure, building a track record that today includes 20+ enterprise clients globally, with services and solutions delivered across 5 countries. Its work covers diverse sectors including Banking and Financial Services (BFSI), Government and Public Sector, Capital Markets, Agritech and Healthcare & Life Sciences. Having established itself in India in the last few years, the company plans to leverage its strong foothold and target a double-digit growth in the first year of the rebranded entity. 

“The market has moved faster than the vendor categories built to serve it,” said Shahzad Fatmi, CEO of Quadcentrix. “Our clients no longer come to us with a single blockchain problem to solve. They come with a business challenge that spans data, AI and trust, often all at once. Over six years, we built the team and the track record to meet them there, and Quadcentrix is the name that finally reflects that breadth.”

The name ‘Quadcentrix’ is built around two key ideas: “Quad,” representing the four pillars that power its delivery model (collaborative excellence, trusted expertise, agile delivery, and independent flexibility), and “Centrix,” reflecting a client centred approach to every engagement.

The company has confirmed that the rebranding will not impact existing client contracts, ownership structures, or the teams supporting current engagements.

Quadcentrix will begin rolling out its new brand identity across its digital presence, client communications and business materials, in the coming weeks. 

More information about the company’s services, solutions and industry work is available at www.quadcentrix.com.

About Quadcentrix
Quadcentrix (formerly SettleMint India) is a technology company that helps enterprises modernise their data foundations, apply enterprise AI, and build trusted blockchain solutions. Founded in 2019, the company has delivered 6+ years of enterprise technology work for 20+ clients across 5 countries, serving sectors including Banking & Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Capital Markets, Agritech, and Healthcare & Life Sciences. Quadcentrix is headquartered in India with a team spanning architecture, AI, engineering and delivery.