Royal Green Realty, one of North India’s fastest-growing real estate developers, has unveiled Royal Green World City, an integrated township in Rohtak developed in partnership with Riverwood India. Launched on Navratri, an auspicious occasion associated with new beginnings, the project is envisioned around the promise of being “inspired by the world’s best.” It aims to bring world-class residential infrastructure, lifestyle experiences and thoughtfully curated amenities to Rohtak, offering residents the opportunity to experience a superior standard of living within their own city.

Royal Green Realty and Riverwood India Unveil Royal Green World City, Rohtak’s First World-Class Integrated Township

For years, Rohtak’s aspirational families have looked towards Gurugram, Delhi and other metropolitan centres in search of better-planned neighbourhoods, enhanced lifestyle amenities and thoughtfully designed residential communities. Royal Green World City seeks to change that narrative by bringing these aspirations closer to home. Designed to integrate modern infrastructure, recreational spaces, security and community living, the township reflects a vision of enabling residents to enjoy an elevated lifestyle without having to move away from the city where they live and work.

Yashank Wason, Managing Director, Royal Green Realty said, “Rohtak has waited a long time for a development of this ambition. For decades, world-class living meant leaving this city. With Royal Green World City, we are bringing it home, so residents no longer have to choose between the place they belong to and the lifestyle they aspire to,”

A New Benchmark for Integrated Living in Rohtak

Royal Green World City introduces a professionally master-planned township designed to bring together residential spaces, recreation, wellness and community engagement within a cohesive environment. Guided by the philosophy that every plot and every space should serve a purpose, the development aims to establish a new benchmark for planned residential living in Rohtak.

At the heart of the township is a 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, envisioned as a central destination for recreation, wellness and social interaction. The clubhouse will feature a gym and health spa, squash and badminton facilities, indoor games, a business centre and a multi-function hall with a café, creating a versatile space for residents to pursue fitness, leisure, work and community activities.

Complementing the clubhouse is a thoughtfully curated collection of more than 40 amenities designed to cater to residents across age groups and interests. These include a leisure pool, jogging track, modern children’s play area, skating rink, banquet lawn, tennis and basketball courts, pickleball facilities, cricket nets, a dedicated senior citizens’ court and a pet park. Together, these amenities are intended to encourage active lifestyles, foster social connections and create opportunities for recreation within the township.

The master plan incorporates wide, tree-lined boulevards, segregated walkways, a central green heart and unobstructed internal roads, drawing inspiration from leading townships around the world. The planning approach also incorporates Vastu principles, while a gated perimeter and future-ready infrastructure are designed to support security, convenience and an organised living environment.

Strategically Located at the Heart of Rohtak’s Growth Corridor

Royal Green World City is strategically positioned within Rohtak’s expanding growth corridor, with direct access to the Southern Bypass and Delhi–Hisar Road. Its location provides connectivity to several of the city’s prominent educational, healthcare, transport and industrial destinations, making it relevant for both residential end-users and those seeking long-term investment opportunities.

IIM Rohtak is approximately 2 km from the township, with an estimated travel time of around three minutes. Delhi Public School is located approximately 5 km away, while Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) is around 9 km away. PGIMS Rohtak and Rohtak Railway Station are each approximately 10 km from the development. IMT Rohtak is around 11 km away, while the Maruti Suzuki R&D facility is approximately 16 km away. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is situated at an approximate distance of 72 km.

This connectivity, combined with Rohtak’s developing infrastructure and expanding economic activity, places the township within a location that is well positioned to benefit from the city’s ongoing growth.

Backed by an Established Business Legacy and a Growing Development Portfolio

Founded in 2020 and backed by the legacy of ADS Spirits and the Prem Sakhi Group, Royal Green Realty has expanded its presence across residential, commercial and industrial real estate. Over six years of operations, the company has built a portfolio comprising 14 projects developed or under development across seven cities, representing more than 50 million sq. ft. of planned and delivered development.

The company’s industrial park in Matan is already home to prominent occupiers, including Denso, Panasonic and Reliance Retail. Its recent township launch in Sonipat has also witnessed strong market demand, further contributing to its growing presence in North India’s real estate landscape.

With Royal Green World City, the company aims to build on this momentum by introducing a large-scale, lifestyle-led residential development that combines considered planning, contemporary amenities and long-term value creation.

Two Visions, One World-Class Address

Royal Green World City brings together Royal Green Realty and Riverwood India through a partnership founded on a shared commitment to thoughtful development, quality and long-term value. By combining their complementary strengths and aligning around a common vision, the two organisations aim to create a distinctive residential destination that reflects Rohtak’s evolving aspirations.

Varun Kumar Makhija, Director, Royal Green Realty said, “Our partnership with Riverwood India is built on a shared conviction that Rohtak deserves a destination inspired by the world’s best. Every element, from the 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse to the central green heart, has been planned with intention. We are not building just a project; we are creating an address that reflects who this city is becoming,”

An Opportunity Aligned with Rohtak’s Next Phase of Growth

As Rohtak continues to develop its infrastructure and attract new residential and commercial investments, Royal Green World City seeks to position itself as part of the city’s next phase of urban transformation. By combining planned infrastructure, lifestyle amenities and connectivity to important city destinations, the township aims to appeal to families seeking an upgraded living experience as well as investors evaluating Rohtak’s long-term growth potential.

The development reflects the belief that emerging urban destinations can offer opportunities for those who recognise their potential early. As the developers note, “The best investments aren’t made after a city arrives; they’re made while it’s getting there.”

For prospective homeowners and investors, Royal Green World City presents an opportunity to explore a planned residential destination as Rohtak’s real estate landscape continues to evolve. Actual investment outcomes will, however, depend on market conditions and individual circumstances.

Experience Royal Green World City

Royal Green World City is now open for site visits, inviting prospective residents and investors to experience the master plan firsthand and engage with a dedicated Relationship Manager to understand the project’s offerings.

The project is registered with the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) under registration number HRERA-PKL-ROH-982-2026.

About Royal Green Realty

Founded in 2020 and backed by the legacy of ADS Spirits and the Prem Sakhi Group, Royal Green Realty is a North India-based real estate developer focused on planned, lifestyle-led communities across residential, commercial and industrial formats. In six years, the company has built a portfolio of 14 projects across seven cities, representing more than 50 million sq. ft. of planned and delivered development. The company’s approach is anchored in trust, quality and the creation of long-term value through thoughtfully conceived real estate developments.

About Riverwood India

Riverwood India is the development partner for Royal Green World City in Rohtak, bringing complementary capabilities to the project. Its partnership with Royal Green Realty is founded on a shared vision of thoughtful development, quality and long-term value, with the collective objective of introducing a new standard of integrated living to Rohtak.

Sensorise, a leading provider of M2M eSIM and IoT connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of its next-generation GSM Module Wega M1 at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. The module was Unveiled by Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, who said he was pleased to note that India now has a Made-in-India module that serves as the bridge (SETU) between devices and telecom networks.

(Left) Karn Nagpal – (Right) Jyotiraditya Scindia

The launch supports India’s goals around Make in India, data sovereignty and the development of the domestic semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. Sensorise plans to take Wega M1 to market in Q1 2027, with select initial deployments planned with anchor customers.

Designed and manufactured in India, Wega M1 is intended to enable the India IoT/M2M ecosystem with secure, reliable and scalable IoT connectivity.

This intervention by Sensorise was fuelled by the need to have an Indian module for India, in a market that is currently dominated by global players. With recent security incidents in the country related to modules, particularly around data sovereignty and cyber security, Sensorise believes an India-developed module is imperative for the Indian market. With DoT policies for SIM personalisation in India and network elements being domestically developed, an Indian module completes the compliance framework for connectivity.

The 4G module, based on the Qualcomm® 216 LTE IoT Modem, provides OEMs/OES/ODMs with an India-developed alternative to imported cellular modules. Its pin-compatible design approach simplifies migration and reduces hardware redesign. The module is designed for applications including smart meters, EVs, POS, asset tracking, logistics and industrial IoT.

“Qualcomm is committed to enabling reliable, power-efficient cellular connectivity for a wide range of IoT applications. We are pleased to support Sensorise as it brings an India-developed module to market and contributes to the continued growth of the IoT ecosystem in India,” said Manmeet Singh, Business Head, Automotive, Connectivity, Broadband & IoT, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd.

This launch is an important milestone in our vision to build trusted connectivity infrastructure for India. With the government’s impetus on data sovereignty and cyber security, the Wega M1 launch and proliferation will be an important compliant product for the Indian market. We are building a strong future roadmap for the product to cater to network enhancements and use cases in the market. While troubleshooting a customer problem, we had greater clarity on the need for such a product. Also, given our installed and growing base, we see bundled eSIM and 4G modules as a great opportunity area for Sensorise and the industry. The future of IoT/M2M will be plug-and-play Made-in-India components supporting the government’s vision of 1 billion IoT/M2M devices, said Karn Nagpal, President, Sensorise.

The module combines performance, security, regulatory readiness and long-term support, giving OEMs a trusted India-made connectivity solution.

Key Features

• Make in India: Designed and manufactured in India based on the Qualcomm 216 LTE IoT Modem

• Pin Compatible: Simplified OEM migration

• High-Performance LTE: Optimized connectivity and bandwidth

• Multi-Operator / Multi-IMSI: Network flexibility and resilience

• eSIM & RSP: GSMA-compliant remote provisioning

• 10–15 Year Lifecycle: Built for long-term IoT deployments

• QoSIM Integration: Connectivity monitoring and analytics

• Security & Compliance: Designed with applicable DoT, MTCTE/TTC, InfoSec and data-governance requirements in mind

About Sensorise
Sensorise Smart Solutions, a registered M2M Service Provider with DoT, enables secure, scalable and intelligent M2M eSIM and IoT connectivity across utilities, mobility, retail, logistics and industrial IoT.

Sensorise Communications Team | Sales@sensorise.net | www.sensorise.net

Akkodis, a global leader in digital engineering consulting and part of the Adecco Group, today announced the deployment of a multilingual AI solution that enables international guests in the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Viewing Gallery to access real-time translated team radio and race commentary, event information and Formula 1 (F1) communications in their preferred language. Built using Akkodis’ AI-Core system, the solution processes information directly at the circuit, delivering responsive, low-latency real-time transcription and translation services. 

Akkodis Brings Multilingual Intelligence to Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Races

The deployment highlights a growing shift in how organizations operate, bringing intelligence closer to where information is generated and decisions are made. Debuting at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix in Monza, the solution demonstrates how such systems can enhance real-world experiences in demanding, fast-paced and information-rich environments.

For international guests in the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Viewing Gallery, following race commentary, radio communications, technical terminology and rapidly evolving track activity can be challenging when much of the information is communicated in English. To address this challenge, Akkodis engineered an end-to-end solution that processes real-time audio locally at the circuit. Dedicated AI-Core speech-to-text models transcribe communications in real time with end-to-end latency of less than 50 milliseconds, while domain-specific models recognize F1 terminology, driver names, team personnel, locations and event-specific vocabulary during the transcription process. The information is then translated simultaneously into multiple selected languages through the AI-Core dedicated Expert Language Model for translation.

The solution currently supports more than 50 languages and is designed to continuously evolve through a dedicated Terminology Manager, enabling race-specific terminology to be updated, validated and incorporated into future model enhancements as terminology changes throughout the season.

Beyond software and models, Akkodis engineers designed and built the custom physical hardware that powers the solution directly at the circuit. The compact compute platform delivers more than 4,000 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of advanced AI processing performance within a sub-600W power target. The enclosure, mounting architecture, ventilation and cooling systems were engineered to operate reliably in the demanding F1 garage environment, where high temperatures and limited airflow can challenge performance.

Akkodis teams developed prototypes, validated continuous-operation performance and integrated the solution into the live race environment, demonstrating Akkodis’ ability to engineer and deploy complete solutions from model development to physical infrastructure and real-world operations. Throughout race week, the platform operated continuously and reliably without interruption.

The project brought together expertise across AI, software engineering, hardware development, integration, systems engineering, mechanical design and deployment operations, demonstrating Akkodis Intelligence in action.

“F1 is an environment where speed, precision and performance matter in every moment. The greatest value from AI comes when intelligence is available where information is generated and decisions are made,” said Jo Debecker, President & CEO of Akkodis. “This deployment demonstrates how Akkodis Intelligence brings together advanced technology, engineering expertise and human insight to deliver the right information, at the right time and in the right context. By combining AI-Core with purpose-built infrastructure, we’re helping create a more engaging and accessible experience for international guests in one of the world’s most demanding environments.”

Victoria Johnson, Chief Marketing Operations Officer, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team said, “We always strive to deliver the best experience for our race guests – and bringing leading technology to the fore is a key component. The garage is not only a demanding environment; it also offers an enthralling insight into how our team operates at the leading edge of sport and technology. By working with Akkodis, combining leading language models with bespoke hardware. we’ve brought our guests closer to the action than ever before. Speed, accuracy and consistency are crucial in this deployment, and we’ve been delighted with our guest response.”

While first deployed in Formula 1, the architecture demonstrates a broader shift toward intelligent edge environments. The solution shows how advanced AI, local processing, Physical AI infrastructure and engineering expertise can come together to deliver real-time intelligence where speed, reliability and contextual understanding are critical.

About AI-Core

AI-Core is Akkodis’ modular AI ecosystem for deploying intelligent applications & solutions across a range of cloud, hybrid and edge environments. Powered by Akkodis Intelligence and already validated on leading platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AI-Core combines domain expertise alongside advanced AI models, agentic systems, automation capabilities and multilingual intelligence to accelerate intelligent automation, decision support, testing, validation and real-time data processing.

About Akkodis

Akkodis is a global digital engineering consulting company that enables organizations to innovate and accelerate by applying technology to redefine how processes and products are developed, powered and optimized. With deep expertise across AI, data, cloud, edge and software engineering, we offer best-in-class technology consultancy. Through our strong, scalable delivery models and specialized talent, we provide end-to-end solutions, from strategy and consulting through implementation. Our commitment to Akkodis Intelligence helps businesses connect the exponential power of technology with the irreplaceable strengths of human thinking and collaboration. Part of the Adecco Group and headquartered in Switzerland, Akkodis brings together 40,000 engineers and digital experts in over 30 countries, with services that span Consulting, Solutions and Academy. With deep experience across the world’s major industries, Akkodis empowers businesses to solve complex challenges and achieve sustainable impact. akkodis.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X.

About the Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH – across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability, and supporting resilient economies and communities. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). www.adeccogroup.com.

Antara Senior Care, India’s only integrated senior care ecosystem offering solutions across all stages of ageing, has joined SCALE (Senior Care Advancement Through Learning and Evidence) initiative as a founding industry partner to help strengthen the evidence and knowledge base needed to shape the future of senior care in India. The initiative is a collaboration between the Max India Foundation (MIF) and the Max Institute of Healthcare Management (MIHM) at the Indian School of Business (ISB). Supported by a multi-year CSR grant from MIF, SCALE aims to develop care propositions for the country’s rapidly growing senior population.

Max India Foundation and ISB Launch SCALE with Antara Senior Care as Founding Industry Partner to Advance Senior-Care Research

India is witnessing an increasing demand for senior care that is accessible, appropriate and sustainable. As the industry expands across senior living, healthcare, AgeTech, financing and insurance, organisations and experts are generating valuable insights through practice and innovation. But these learnings remain fragmented. The SCALE Initiative seeks to address this gap by generating evidence and translating it into insights that can assist industry stakeholders and policymakers to make informed decisions. The initiative will focus on consumer behaviour, workforce participation, social inclusion, operating and care delivery models and their financing, and technology adoption. As the founding industry partner, Antara Senior Care is supporting SCALE’s engagement with the senior care sector.

The MoU for the initiative was exchanged between Tara Singh Vachani, Managing Trustee, Max India Foundation and Executive Chairperson, Antara Senior Care, and ISB Dean Madan Pillutla, in the presence of Rajit Mehta, MD and CEO, Antara Senior Care; Ishaan Khanna, CEO, Antara Assisted Care Services; Sarang Deo, Executive Director, MIHM at ISB; Karthik Balakrishnan, Deputy Dean – Faculty and Research, ISB; and DNV Kumara Guru, Senior Director – Advancement, Alumni Engagement and External Relations, ISB.

The SCALE Initiative will bring together researchers, senior care industry stakeholders and clinicians to examine the evolving care needs of seniors and identify priority action areas. The initiative will connect real-world industry challenges with research to impact service design, operating models, technology adoption, workforce planning, investment and innovation across the sector.

Tara Singh Vachani, Executive Chairperson, Antara Senior Care, said, “India’s demographic transition presents an opportunity to build a deeper understanding of how seniors can lead healthier, more independent and fulfilling lives. As lifespan improves, seniors are seeking greater health, independence, purpose, dignity and choice. Meeting these aspirations requires a deeper understanding of their diverse needs and experiences. The SCALE Initiative brings together research, practitioner insights and stakeholder perspectives to strengthen the evidence base around ageing and care. Our aim is to translate this knowledge into more effective care models, stronger support systems and better outcomes for seniors and their families. Through this initiative, we hope to contribute to the broader national conversation on how India can prepare for and respond to the opportunities and challenges of an ageing society.”

Professor Sarang Deo, Executive Director, Max Institute of Healthcare Management, ISB, said, “India is entering a phase where the growing needs and aspirations of a senior population will require us to rethink how we design systems, services and markets for seniors. SCALE brings a management and evidence-based perspective to this challenge, examining how businesses, healthcare organisations and public institutions can respond to these changes across financing, technology, workforce participation, consumer and producer behaviour, and social inclusion. Through SCALE, our objective is to build a stronger evidence base that can inform both private-sector practice and public policy to shape more effective and sustainable responses to India’s growing senior population.”

SCALE at MIHM will serve as a sustained research and industry engagement platform, enabling research collaborations, data partnerships, pilots, evaluations and knowledge exchange. Over time, it aims to build an industry-level evidence base to help organisations innovate, respond to evolving consumer needs, make informed business and investment decisions, strengthen workforce strategies and scale effective approaches.

The initiative draws on Antara Senior Care’s experience of building an integrated continuum of care across senior living, care homes and services, wellness, and products and solutions for chronic disease management, bringing real-world insights to address the evolving needs of seniors and their families. This complements MIHM’s healthcare research expertise and ISB’s broader commitment to building knowledge and partnerships to address critical societal challenges.

About Antara Senior Care

Launched in 2013, Antara is the senior-care business of Max India Limited, part of the USD6.3-billion Max Group. It is an integrated ecosystem for senior care, operating in two main lines of business – Residences for Seniors and Assisted Care Services. Antara’s first senior residential community in Dehradun, comprising nearly 200 families, caters to their social, recreational, educational, wellness, and health-related needs. Its second senior living community in Noida’s Sector-150 has started welcoming families into the 340 apartments built in Phase 1. Expanding its footprint in Gurugram, Antara will manage senior living residences, dedicated spaces for senior living, and primary healthcare services at Estate 360 and Estate 361, developed by group company Max Estates. Antara’s Assisted Care Services include Care Homes and Services, AGEasy, and Antara Integrated Wellness Clinic. This line of business caters to seniors, who need more immersive interventions in their daily lives due to medical or age-related issues. With eight facilities and 485 beds across Gurugram, Noida, Bengaluru and Chennai, Care Homes provide long-term care to seniors who require constant medical and nursing supervision, and short-term care services for recuperation of seniors. Its care at home services, offered in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Chennai, provide well-equipped, trained professionals offering care to seniors inside their home’s comfort. AGEasy, the direct-to-consumer business arm focusing on senior-specific products and solutions for active ageing, has touched over 9 lakh lives since inception in 2023. Antara Integrated Wellness Clinic combines modern medicine with evidence-based traditional therapies through a multidisciplinary team of doctors to deliver personalised care plans.

Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, collaborated with the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026 as its Official Hydration Partner. Held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, the festival brought together over 1,000 school students, and educators, climate experts, artists and innovators under the theme ‘AI & Climate: Reimagining the Future Together.’ The festival forms part of the Purple Umbrella Foundation’s wider mission to empower one million young climate champions. Bisleri’s flagship Bottles for Change initiative played a central role in sensitising young participants on responsible plastic waste management, recycling and circularity.
 

Bisleri International Promotes Responsible Waste Management as Official Hydration Partner of the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026

As part of the collaboration, Bisleri created a dedicated ‘Greener Promise’ experience designed to help students see plastic waste as a resource that can be recovered, recycled and reimagined. At the centre of the experience was Wings of Change, an art installation created from 2,000 used PET bottles, using creative expression to bring the idea of circularity to life. The company also showcased its Benches of Dreams, made from recycled plastic, offering participants a tangible example of how discarded material can return to everyday use in a new form.
 

Speaking about the association, Dr Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International, said, “It is vital to engage young people in conversations about environmental responsibility and inspire them to turn awareness into action. The Purple Umbrella Festival offers students an opportunity to learn, exchange ideas and make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives. Through Bottles for Change, we continue to build awareness of responsible plastic waste management and recycling, encouraging everyone to play their part in creating a cleaner, greener planet.”
 

Aligned with the Purple Umbrella Foundation’s larger mission of empowering one million young climate champions, the festival encouraged young people to explore climate change as creators, problem-solvers and emerging climate champions. Theatre, film, technology, innovation and dialogue were central to these interactions. The programme featured Theatre for Climate, short films and documentaries, student innovations, climate talks, a Climate, Health & Mental Wellbeing Conclave, and the Climate & Heritage Quiz.
 

Neeraj Kumar, Founder, Purple Umbrella Foundation, said, “The Purple Umbrella Festival is designed to encourage young people to think creatively about climate challenges and the role they can play in addressing them. Bisleri’s participation adds an important dimension to the festival by helping students understand the importance of responsible plastic waste management and recycling through hands-on experiences.”
 

Bisleri’s participation at the festival reinforced its commitment to advancing responsible plastic waste management and environmental awareness among young people. Through Bottles for Change, the company continues to promote recycling and circularity while encouraging more responsible waste-management choices at the individual and community level.

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.

Italian soft wheat flour exports continue to perform strongly on international markets. According to the Italian Association of Millers Italmopa-Associazione Industriali Mugnai d’Italia, the latest ISTAT (the Italian National Institute of Statistics) data confirm that the positive trend in Italian soft wheat flour exports is firmly established.

In the first half of 2026, Italian soft wheat flour exports reached 202,654 tonnes, up 14.83% compared to the same period in 2025. This growth puts year-end projections on track to reach the 400,000-tonne mark. Growth is being driven mainly by the United States, which has taken the lead in the export rankings following record first-half growth of +38.42%. The United States has thus become the leading export market, ahead of France (+9.22%), Germany (+11.11%) and Spain (+23.1%).

Italian Soft Wheat Flour Exports Maintain Positive Momentum

The careful selection of the finest wheat, regardless of origin, the milling industry’s excellence and know-how, underpinned by expertise and state-of-the-art milling techniques, and its ability to meet the specific requirements of premium market segments abroad, from pizzerias to high-end patisseries, remain the strategic drivers of this success, pointing to a solid and lasting outlook for years to come. 

Through investment in quality, milling technology and innovation, the Italian milling industry has made soft wheat flour a truly premium ingredient and an indispensable ambassador for authentic Italian food culture on global markets. 

About Pure Flour from Europe 

Launched in 2021, Pure Flour from Europe is a campaign co-funded by the EU and promoted by ITALMOPA, the Italian Association of Milling Industries, to build awareness of the quality, safety, traceability and versatility of European soft wheat flour.

In India, the campaign works with chefs, bakers, importers, food manufacturers, HoReCa professionals and the media through educational initiatives, product demonstrations, recipe development and industry engagement.

As India’s food sector continues to evolve, the campaign aims to deepen understanding of how European flour can support professional users across both traditional and contemporary applications, while strengthening connections between the European milling industry and the Indian food trade.

For more information about Pure Flour from Europe, or on the planned activities and events, visit our website, email us, or follow us on our social profiles as follows:

● Website: www.pureflourfromeurope.com

● Instagram: pureflourfromeurope

● Facebook: pureflourfromeurope

● Email: contact@pureflourfromeurope.com

Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) BC Trust has been honoured with the prestigious Elaben Memorial Award for Best Women-Friendly Financial Institution for 2025–26, presented by Sa-Dhan at its 21st National Conference in New Delhi.

SKDRDP, led by  Dharmadhikari Dr Veerendra Heggade and Mathrushri Hemavathi V. Heggade, wins the Elaben Memorial Award 2025–26 for its commitment to women’s empowerment

The award recognises SKDRDP’s commitment to women’s empowerment, gender equality, and the creation of a safe, supportive, and women-friendly working environment under the guidance of Poojya Dharmasthala D. Veerendra Heggade and Mathrushri Hemavathi V. Heggade.

SKDRDP employs approximately 41,000 people, including 29,000 women, and provides women employees with training, career advancement opportunities, healthcare facilities, and annual health insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakh. The organisation also facilitates transfers based on family needs and provides specialised training to address workplace safety and the prevention of sexual harassment.

Beyond employment, SKDRDP has played a significant role in strengthening women’s financial independence through its extensive self-help group network. Approximately 3.29 lakh women SHG members have achieved all-round development through 6,547 Mahila Jnana Vikas Kendras, while around 42 lakh women have accessed bank loans facilitated by the Trust to build sustainable livelihoods.

This prestigious recognition reaffirms SKDRDP’s unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment, inclusive development, financial independence, and social transformation.

A proud achievement for SKDRDP and a testament to the vision of Dharmasthala in empowering women and building a stronger society.

L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the country has launched the second edition of ‘Pitch Point,’ a competition for AI startups ahead of RAISE’ 26, India’s premier Artificial Intelligence (AI)-themed event in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector. 

Two Pitch Point winners will win attractive rewards and the opportunity for discussions with LTF or any L&T Group company for a Proof of Concept (PoC) and the L&T Innovation Fund

LTF is offering an opportunity to AI startups that are in their early to growth stage to present their solutions, applicable for BFSI or Non-BFSI domains, to a panel of Venture Capitalist, LTF’s senior management, and industry experts at RAISE’ 26. Two winners will be eligible for attractive rewards. In addition, winners will get an opportunity to engage in discussion with LTF, or with any of the L&T Group companies identified by LTF, to explore a Proof of Concept (PoC), as well as to engage in a discussion with L&T Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Larsen & Toubro, regarding potential equity funding. 

Mr. Sudipta Roy, Managing Director & CEO at L&T Finance Ltd., said, “Given L&T Finance is doubling down on next-gen AI to reshape the lending landscape, making this competition a vital launchpad for identifying, supporting, and investing in visionary startups. The second edition of Pitch Point reinforces our commitment to fueling innovation and unlocking AI capabilities that bring tangible impact to financial services and beyond.”

The product offering that will be evaluated at ‘Pitch Point’ must align with one of the domains that synergises with any of the LTF’s or L&T Group Company’s current and future offerings, namely, Cyber Security & Fraud Prevention, Rural & Agri Fintech, Gen AI Application, Embedded Finance Solutions, Smart Contract & Blockchain Solutions, Alternate Data Based Lending Solutions, AI-Driven Credit Scoring & Risk Assessment, Regulatory Technology & Compliance Tools, Digital Financial & Robo-Advisors, AI-Powered Collections & Recovery Solutions, Agentic AI for Enterprise, Image Processing and Recognition, and AI Geospatial and Remote Sensing.

LTF encourages eligible startups to apply online by submitting the registration form along with their pitch deck. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a virtual interaction round, and five finalists will then be selected to present live at RAISE’ 26.

The application period for this program is open till October 31, 2026. The final shortlist is set to be announced on December 1, 2026. The program culminates in a final event at RAISE’ 26 on December 16, 2026, which will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Link to the ‘Pitch Point’ page: www.ltfraise.com/event/Raise/pitch-point

For any questions pertaining to the application process, eligible companies can contact the organising team at: raise.pitchpoint@ltfs.com

About L&T Finance RAISE
LTF’s RAISE’ 26 is an AI-focused event centered on the theme, ‘Transforming Financial Services with AI’ and offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest Enterprise Agentic AI solutions reshaping the BFSI landscape. RAISE was launched in the year 2024, with resounding success, convening over 4,500 participants including regulatory leaders, unicorn founders, deep tech innovators, and media representatives. It has since emerged as the largest AI-themed gathering in the BFSI domain, underscoring the sector’s growing reliance on AI and ML.

Find more information at: www.ltfraise.com
 

About L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF)
L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF) (www.LTFINANCE.com), is a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), offering a range of financial products and services. Headquartered in Mumbai, the Company has been rated ‘AAA’ — the highest credit rating — by four leading domestic rating agencies. In August 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded LTF long-term Issuer Credit Rating to “BBB/Stable” from “BBB-/Positive” and short-term issuer credit rating to “A-2” from “A-3”. Fitch Ratings has affirmed LTF Long-Term Foreign and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings of “BBB-” with a Stable outlook. It has also received leadership scores and ratings by global and national Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating providers for its sustainability performance. The Company has been certified as a Great Place To Work® and has also won many prestigious awards for its flagship CSR project – “Digital Sakhi”- which focuses on women’s empowerment and digital and financial inclusion. Under Right to Win, being in the ‘right businesses’ has helped the Company become one of the leading financiers in key Retail products. The Company is focused on transforming into a Risk-first, Technology-first, AI-native Retail financial services institution as part of the Lakshya 2031 plan. The Company has over 2.9 Crore customer database, which is being leveraged to cross-sell, up-sell, and identify new customers.