• Global President & CEO, Michael Nelson inaugurates new store in Gurugram to mark the expansion of Amway India’s physical store footprint

• Company plans to add several more stores over the next 3-4 years across locations 

Accelerating its market presence and multi-year growth strategy in India, Amway India, one of the leading companies supporting health and wellbeing, today announced the expansion of its physical presence across key markets in the country. Marking this next phase of expansion, Amway’s President & CEO, Michael Nelson, today inaugurated Amway’s new store in Gurugram during his official visit to the city. The expansion builds on the INR 100 crore investment announced by Michael last year towards multiple initiatives including the expansion of the company’s physical presence. As part of this, Amway India aims to bring its portfolio and brand experiences closer to consumers while creating a dedicated platform for its distributors to engage with customers and build local communities.
 

L-R – Michael Nelson, President & CEO, Amway, Luke Nieuwenhuis, CSO & Regional President, SEA/India, Amway and Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director, Amway India

Speaking on the occasion, Michael Nelson, President and CEO, Amway, said, “India is at the heart of Amway’s global growth journey, and what makes the opportunity particularly exciting is the rapid evolution of the Indian consumer.  Consumers today are increasingly seeking trusted, science-backed health and wellbeing solutions, more personalized experiences, and greater convenience in how they engage with brands. Our vision has been to create modern, experiential spaces that help our distributors better serve those evolving needs. These centers bring together product discovery, meaningful conversations, and community, enabling distributors to build deeper customer relationships and deliver greater value. The inauguration of the Experience Center in Gurugram marks an important milestone in Amway’s growth journey in India, reflecting the company’s long-term confidence in the market and commitment to providing distributors with the platforms, tools, and experiences needed to build and grow their businesses. As demand for health and wellbeing solutions continues to rise, Amway remains dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, enhancing the consumer experience, and helping more people live better lives.”
 

Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director, Amway India, said, “Physical presence is an important part of how we are enhancing our consumer and distributor experience in India. These are not conventional stores; they are engagement hubs designed to give consumers a more direct way to experience Amway while giving our distributors a stronger platform to engage with their customers and build communities. Over the last year, we have strengthened our physical presence across locations, through a combination of new stores and the upgradation of existing stores into these engagement hubs, and we plan to further expand our footprint across the country over the coming years. This is also an important part of our long-term commitment to India and our contribution to the vision of Viksit Bharat, supporting healthier communities, enabling economic empowerment, and enabling greater access to world-class products.”

Building on its current nationwide footprint of over 85 stores, Amway India has strengthened its retail transformation journey over recent months. The company has already opened and revamped over 14 stores across key markets including Pune, Kolkata, Siliguri, Imphal, Bhagalpur, Anand, Ahmedabad, Bongaigaon, Agra, and Nanded among others underscoring a balanced expansion across metros, tier-2, and tier-3 markets. Looking ahead, the company has outlined a clear roadmap to open or revamp several more stores over the next 3-4 years.

As Amway India approaches three decades of operations in the country, the company’s continued efforts and initiatives are underpinned by its commitment to strengthening the direct selling ecosystem. The company operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements and continues to strengthen its governance, compliance and business practices across its operations. Its physical engagement centres are an important part of this commitment, providing a transparent environment for product discovery, consumer education and engagement between consumers and distributors. With nearly 30 years of experience in India, Amway remains focused on building the next 30 years and beyond through greater consumer trust, responsible entrepreneurship, innovation and long-term value creation. 

About Amway India
Amway India, one of the leading FMCG Direct Selling companies supporting health and wellbeing, is an ultimate wholly owned subsidiary of Amway Corporation (Alticor Global Holdings Inc), USA, the world’s #1 direct-selling company. Globally, Amway is a 65+ years old, USD 7.3 billion, manufacturer and direct seller of quality consumer goods. Amway’s innovation and industry-leading R&D have seen more than 750 global patents granted and a few more patents pending. Amway has more than 800 scientists, engineers, and technical professionals who extend its innovation and science capabilities to deliver global, regional, and local product research and development.

Amway India sells close to 140 daily-use products across categories like Nutrition, Beauty, Personal Care, Home Care and Consumer durables through Amway Direct Selling Partners who make personal recommendations regarding the use of distinctive quality products. Amway products are widely recognized and appreciated for their quality and value. These products are backed by a money-back guarantee for 100% satisfaction of use.

Amway’s first manufacturing facility in India, located at Nilakotai in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, has won the prestigious LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council as one of the most environment-friendly and sustainable facilities in the country.

Amway products are popular not just in India but across the world. Nutrilite, the world’s No. 1 selling vitamins and dietary supplement brand¹, has established itself as a leading brand in the vitamins and dietary supplements category in India as well. The company also offers a range of beauty & skincare products under Artistry Skin Nutrition™, which is a blend of Artistry skin science and Nutrilite expertise, infused with Nutrilite ingredients that are clean and traceable.

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Truecaller today announced the launch of Truecaller Lite in India, a new app that brings the protection people rely on most, knowing who is calling before they pick up and blocking unwanted calls, to Android phones with limited storage and memory. At about 10 MB, Truecaller Lite installs in moments, opens quickly and runs smoothly on phones with up to 4 GB of RAM.

Truecaller Lite is built for Android phones with limited storage and memory but is powered by the same scam intelligence that identified over 68 billion spam and fraud calls in 2025

The launch comes as India heads into its busiest shopping season, when scam calls spike: fake delivery calls, too-good-to-be-true offer calls and KYC fraud. For millions of people, the phone they use for payments, deliveries and staying in touch with family is also one that is short on space, with little room left once festive photos, videos and forwards pile up. Many of them have asked for a lighter Truecaller, and Truecaller Lite is designed so that protection no longer competes for that space.

Truecaller Lite is not a cut-down version of the main app. It is a separate, native Android app built from the ground up for phones with less memory and processing power. It draws on the same Truecaller database and detection systems and follows the same privacy standards. This means that the protection against spam and fraud calls offered by Truecaller Lite is the same as the main app.

With Truecaller Lite, people can:

• Know who is calling with caller ID, before they answer.

• Block spam and fraud calls powered by signals from Truecaller’s global community.

• Use it as their dialer, with call history, contacts and number search in one place.

• See who they just spoke to on the after-call screen, for both incoming and outgoing calls.

Truecaller Lite stays light by focusing on the essentials. It takes up little storage, uses less memory and data, and stays responsive even when a phone is running low on space. Features such as messaging, voicemail, Family Protection and AI assistant are not part of Truecaller Lite, which keeps the app small and fast.

“Scammers don’t check what phone you have before they call, and protection should not depend on it either,” said Rishit Jhunjhunwala, CEO, Truecaller. “I have seen many people with older or basic Android phones struggling with heavy apps. Plus, so many people in India told us they wanted Truecaller but they either did not have the storage space for it or that didn’t work smoothly. Truecaller Lite is built for exactly those phones: it’s the same protection from spam and fraud, in an app small enough to fit and fast enough to stay out of the way.”

Availability
Truecaller Lite is available to download for free from the Google Play Store in India, on Android phones with up to 4 GB of RAM. The app is rolling out in phases and will reach eligible devices over the coming weeks. Truecaller Lite is available on Android only.

About Truecaller
Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for over 500 million active users worldwide, with more than a billion downloads since launch and 68 billion spam and fraud calls identified in 2025 alone. The company is headquartered in Stockholm and has been publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since October 2021. For more information, visit www.truecaller.com.

PB Money, an investment platform with a strategic partnership with Paisabazaar, has received a SEBI license as an Online Bond Platform Provider (OBPP), marking a significant step to expand access to bonds and strengthen the investment experience for retail investors.

The license enables PB Money to manage the end-to-end customer journey for bond investments, from investor onboarding and KYC, to bond discovery and evaluation, order placement, payment coordination and post-investment servicing. Through a partnership with Paisabazaar, large and varied consumer segments can discover the offering through Paisabazaar’s platform and proceed to PB Money to complete their investment journey seamlessly.

Bonds remain an underexplored investment avenue for many retail investors, despite their potential to provide regular interest income and support portfolio diversification. With complete ownership of the investment journey, PB Money aims to simplify how consumers discover, evaluate and invest in bonds, while making the asset class easier to understand and access through a digital experience.

Santosh Agarwal, Director, PB Money & CEO, Paisabazaar

Santosh Agarwal, Director, PB Money & CEO, Paisabazaar, said, “Our vision is to address the evolving financial needs of consumers across their financial lives, and investments are an important part of that journey. Bonds represent an important yet relatively underexplored fixed-income investment avenue for retail investors in India. The OBPP license for PB Money is an important step in enabling a seamless experience across the bond investment journey, while making it easier for consumers to discover and evaluate bonds as part of their broader investment choices. We see significant potential to make a wider range of investment products more accessible to consumers as their financial needs evolve.”

Through PB Money, investors can explore bonds using parameters such as yield, credit rating and investment amount, helping them compare available opportunities and make informed investment decisions. The platform will focus on simplifying the bond investment experience and enabling consumers to access a wider range of fixed-income investment options.

For more details, visit: pbmoney.com

About Paisabazaar

Paisabazaar, a part of PB Fintech (listed since 2021), is India’s leading marketplace for financial products and a free credit score platform. Over the last 12+ years, Paisabazaar has earned the trust and goodwill of over 58 million consumers from 850 cities and towns across India. Paisabazaar has built wide and deep partnerships across the ecosystem, to offer a broad range of financial products, ranging from loans and cards to investments and savings along with bill payments and mobile recharge. The platform also enables consumers to check their free credit score from all 4 CICs (Credit Bureaus) in India. Paisabazaar is an ISO (27001:2013) and PCI DSS certified organisation, with industry-best controls, to safeguard the best interest of consumers.

About PB Money

PB Money is an investment platform with a strategic partnership with Paisabazaar, focused on expanding access to bond investments for retail investors. The platform enables investors to discover and compare bonds based on parameters such as yield, credit rating and investment amount, helping them make informed investment decisions.

PB Marketing and Consulting Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of PB Fintech Limited, operates PB Money and is a SEBI-registered Online Bond Platform Provider (OBPP) and stockbroker in the debt segment of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), enabling investors to access bond offerings and trade in secondary-market bonds and debentures through the exchange. SEBI Registration No.: INZ000333532; NSE Member Code: 90494.

For more details, visit www.pbmoney.com.

The Dr Kasturirangan Trust was launched at an inaugural event in Bengaluru on October 25 to carry forward the legacy of Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, whose contributions over six decades helped shape India’s progress in space, science and technology, and education.

The Trust aims to support research, encourage new ideas and find practical solutions to the problems society faces. Its work will focus on four areas: space and technology, education, sustainability, and public policy.
 

L-R: Anurag Behar, Dr. Sanjay Rangan, Dr Mukund Kasursrinivas Rao, Trustees of the Dr Kasturirangan Trust​
 

The Trust will support researchers through fellowships, scholarships and grants. It will also organise conferences, support book-writing and scientific curation, and work with institutions in India and abroad to promote research and improve public policy.

In the long term, the Trust aims to build an institution dedicated to future-oriented thought, research and problem-solving for India.

Dr. Sanjay Rangan, Trustee of the Dr Kasturirangan Trust, said, “Dr. Kasturirangan believed in the power of knowledge and research to address the challenges facing our country. Through this Trust, we hope to carry forward his vision by bringing people and institutions together to find solutions that benefit society and support future leaders.”

The Trust is guided by Dr. Kasturirangan’s values of responsible research, compassion, excellence and respect for nature. It is a non-profit, non-political public charitable trust, governed by a Board of Trustees, an Advisory Board and an Executive Council.

First initiative: Dr Kasturirangan 2027 Fellowship

The Trust’s first initiative, the Dr Kasturirangan 2027 Fellowship, will support six PhD and post-doctoral researchers whose work spans more than one of the Trust’s four focus areas and has real-world application. Each fellow will receive a one-time award of Rs. 4 lakh towards research costs, along with mentorship, two workshops a year to present their work, and a place in a growing peer community.

The fellowship is open to candidates who submitted their PhD thesis between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026. In its first year, candidates must be nominated, either by a group of eminent individuals who knew Dr. Kasturirangan or by leading universities; an open call for applications is planned for later years. Nominations open on October 27, 2026 and close on December 31, 2026, and the first cohort of fellows will be announced on April 25, 2027.

About Dr. K. Kasturirangan
Dr. K. Kasturirangan (1940–2025) was a space scientist who led India’s space programme as Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from 1994 to 2003, and went on to shape national science and education policy as a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), a Member of the Planning Commission and Chairman of the committee that drafted the National Education Policy 2020. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2000.

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Casio Computer Co. Ltd., headquartered in Japan and the parent company of Casio India, recently announced the launch of the G-SHOCK 2500 Series in India. Inspired by the functional beauty of the iconic DW-5000C, the first-ever G-SHOCK, the new series reimagines the brand’s legendary toughness through a sophisticated analog design that combines durability, precision and contemporary aesthetics.

Launch of G-SHOCK 2500 Series in India

Building on more than four decades of G-SHOCK legacy, the 2500 Series introduces a new expression of the brand’s enduring toughness. Designed for consumers who appreciate both resilience and refined craftsmanship, the collection reinterprets the functional beauty of the original G-SHOCK through a sophisticated analog format, balancing performance, precision and contemporary style.

Guided by the design concept of “Depth in Shadow,” the new 2500 Series create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow through sculpted surfaces, dimensional dial architecture and sharply defined indexes. While carrying forward the iconic form of the original G-SHOCK, the series introduces a new exterior design with softer, more rounded contours, bringing a fresh expression to the brand’s signature toughness.

The collection comprises the Resin GAC-2500 and Metal-clad GMC-2500, each combining rugged performance with contemporary design. At the heart of the series is the new Multi-Mission Date function, which uses a three-cell window at the 3 o’clock position to display the date, stopwatch elapsed time and setting information. Once configured, the fully analog watch automatically adjusts for month-end changes and leap years, eliminating the need for manual date correction.

Retaining G-SHOCK’s signature shock resistance and 20-bar water resistance, the series also features the distinctive Two-Eye Signature design, pairing a small-seconds display at 9 o’clock with a multifunction indicator at 3 o’clock. The clean, purposeful dial layout further enhances readability while reinforcing the collection’s refined aesthetic. With compact proportions and considered detailing, the series brings together material, form and functionality.

To mark the launch, Casio India hosted an exclusive media event in New Delhi, offering guests a first-hand experience of the new G-SHOCK 2500 Series and its underlying design philosophy, “Depth in Shadow.” Bringing this concept to life, the event featured artistic installations by Chit1 Studios, Yogi Kumar, and. Buzzinka, each offering a unique interpretation of the timepiece through their respective mediums. Attendees also had the opportunity to experience the collection up close and explore the craftsmanship, design details and innovative features that distinguish the 2500 Series.

The event also featured an address by Mr. Takuto Kimura, who spoke about G-SHOCK’s legacy of toughness and the design philosophy behind the new 2500 Series. He highlighted how the collection builds on the brand’s heritage while bringing a refined approach to analog timekeeping. The showcase offered attendees an opportunity to experience the 2500 Series up close, exploring its distinctive design and key features.

Commenting on the launch, Takuto Kimura, Managing Director, Casio India, said, “The 2500 Series marks an important milestone for G-SHOCK in India. As consumer preferences continue to evolve, we see growing appreciation for products that combine strong functionality with thoughtful design and craftsmanship. Inspired by the functional beauty of the original DW-5000C, the collection reinterprets our legacy of toughness through a sophisticated analog design that balances durability, functionality and craftsmanship. With its distinctive form, innovative Multi-Mission Date function and exceptional readability, the 2500 Series offers a compelling expression of G-SHOCK’s commitment to creating watches that are both resilient and refined for today’s consumers.”

With the launch of the 2500 Series, G-SHOCK continues to push the boundaries of analog watchmaking, combining its legendary toughness with contemporary design and advanced functionality for a new generation of watch enthusiasts.

The G-SHOCK 2500 Series is available in India at prices ranging from INR 9,995 to INR 26,995.

About G-SHOCK

G-SHOCK, the pioneering timepiece that revolutionized the very concept of toughness.

In 1981, a daring challenge to prevailing norms ignited the genesis of G-SHOCK. Driven by Mr. Kikuo Ibe’s unwavering conviction that a watch could be crafted to withstand any shocks, Project Team Tough was formed to translate this vision into reality. Over a span of approximately two years, this team meticulously developed more than 200 prototypes. Their resolute efforts culminated in the breakthrough shock-resistant yet sophisticated and streamlined architecture we know today.

Since its inception, G-SHOCK has embarked on a relentless journey of evolution, ceaselessly pursuing greater resilience and bold stylish appeal across structure, materials, and functionalities. Envisioned in 1983, G-SHOCK now stands on the cusp of its 40th Anniversary in 2023, having left an indelible mark by retailing over 160 million watches across 130 nations. Strengthened by this remarkable legacy, G-SHOCK remains resolute in its quest for enduring strength, ever ready to conquer new frontiers of toughness.

About Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd. (CIC) is the Indian subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Casio India has established a dynamic presence in the Indian market since 1996, emerging as a leading and cherished consumer goods manufacturer. Casio India’s range of products include sales and marketing of Timepieces, Electronic Musical Instruments, Desktop Calculators and Scientific Calculators.

Setting the benchmark for excellence, Casio India is dedicated to embodying the spirit of innovation and quality that defines the Casio legacy. With a strong commitment to its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution,” Casio has consistently translated this ethos into the creation of innovative products making a positive impact on society.

For more information, visit www.casio.com/in.

Flipspaces is a global, technology-led design-and-build company working across asset classes. Its proprietary technology connects design to delivery, enabling faster decisions, greater transparency and predictable project outcomes. Strategy, design, engineering, product supply, manufacturing, project management and construction all sit on a single accountable platform. Flipspaces has delivered 1,000+ projects and over 10 million sq. ft. across 20+ cities in India, the USA and the UAE.
 

Design to delivery, one accountable partner
 

The Future Has Always Been Part of the Blueprint

Forecasting begins with noticing what others might overlook: a shift in patterns, a change in direction, or the first signs of what the future might demand. Today, technology makes it easier to recognise these signals and turn them into action, but the instinct to look ahead has always been central to how Flipspaces operates. Since its inception, we have focused on anticipating the evolving needs of spaces, rethinking how they are envisioned, designed and delivered to help businesses prepare for what lies ahead.
 

This belief has shaped our journey from the very beginning. Founded by Kunal Sharma, Flipspaces was built on the conviction that the future of spaces would depend on a smarter, more connected approach to design and build. Long before artificial intelligence became a defining business conversation, we were developing technology-led solutions that brought greater foresight, coordination and predictability to the entire process, from conceptualisation to delivery. For us, forecasting has never been about predicting the future alone, but about building the capabilities to meet it.

Building Foresight into Every Stage

Rather than adding technology to an existing process, we made it integral to how spaces take shape. Our proprietary suite, VIZWORLD, including VIZWALK, VIZDOM, VIZCART, and VIZCLIENT, supports the journey from product conceptualisation and visualisation to sourcing, project coordination, and execution.
 

This philosophy has translated into more than 10 million sq. ft. delivered across 1,000+ projects in 20+ cities and three countries, spanning Workspace, Co-working, Retail, F&B, Hospitality, Education, Mixed-use or Multifamily spaces for leading enterprises including BSH, Nitya Capital, ICICI Prudential, Puma, TCS, Firstsource, Cipla, Emirates, among many more. Every project has strengthened our understanding of the complexities behind delivery and informed how we approach the next.

Where Enterprise Ambition Takes Physical Form

As enterprises evolve, so does the infrastructure their ambitions demand. Businesses are establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) to own global mandates, data centres to power digital ecosystems, and warehousing networks to keep supply chains moving. These emerging asset classes represent a fundamental shift in how enterprises operate, creating demand for spaces that must be delivered with greater technical precision, cost certainty and speed.
 

The scale of this transition is reflected in three rapidly growing markets:

• Global Capability Centres (GCCs): India now has 2,117 GCCs employing 2.36 million professionals. Nearly half of the GCCs established since 2021 focused on AI from inception.

• Data centres: India added 258 MW of new capacity in the first half of 2026, a 59% increase, with IT capacity projected to exceed 7 GW by 2030.

• Warehousing: India’s industrial and warehousing stock is projected to grow from 610 million sq. ft. today to approximately 885 million sq. ft. by 2030.

Flipspaces is extending its design and build capabilities into these three categories in response to this shift. Our experience with TCS and Firstsource across workplaces, TCS’s main equipment rooms, and a global logistics leader’s technology centre demonstrates how our established delivery model translates across the environments enterprises depend on. This is not a departure from our foundations, but an evolution of the capabilities we have built.
 

From Project Experience to Project Intelligence

At the centre of our delivery model is VIZWORLD, connecting design, sourcing, budgeting and execution through one integrated platform. Clients can explore spaces before construction, select and price products from a catalogue of over 200,000 options, and track progress, approvals and budgets throughout delivery.
 

Complementing this foundation is our integrated intelligence layer. Drawing on information from more than 1,000 delivered projects, it helps identify potential risks, retrieve project information, consolidate site updates from WhatsApp and generate reports on demand. Enterprise-grade security and traceability support the confidentiality required in sensitive environments such as GCCs and data centres.
 

As we enter more demanding asset classes, our technology suite will evolve alongside them, drawing on the experience of completed projects to make each subsequent delivery smarter, more connected and more predictable.
 

The Next Project Begins With What We Learn Today

For Flipspaces, forecasting has never meant waiting for the future to reveal itself. It has meant recognising where businesses are heading and building the technology, systems and spaces that will help them get there. From workplaces to the infrastructure enterprises are built on, our journey continues to turn foresight into something tangible, preparing for tomorrow by building what it demands today.

As hot water becomes an everyday household requirement, consumers are looking for water heating solutions that can deliver hot water quickly while offering safety, durability and convenience. Recognising these evolving needs, Crompton has launched a range of 5.9L Instant Water Heaters. Designed to bring together faster heating and enhanced capacity, the new water heater range is built to address the needs of modern households and kitchens.

Crompton Water Heater – Arno Neo & Aqua DLX

For households, getting hot water without long waits while dealing with varying water conditions and pressure can be an important consideration when choosing an instant water heater. Hard water can lead to mineral deposits that affect the heating process over time, while homes in high-rise buildings may also experience higher water pressure. Addressing these considerations, Crompton’s Range of 5.9L Instant Water Heaters offers faster heating and more hot water capacity, while being engineered to perform in hard water conditions.

Crompton’s Range of 5.9L Instant Waters combines features designed to support reliable and convenient hot water use:

• Anti-Scale Technology Designed for Hard Water: Helps protect the heating element from hard-water deposits upto 1000 PPM

• Powerful 3kW Heating Element: Enables approximately 40% faster heating, reducing the waiting time for hot water.

• Advanced 4-Level Safety and 6.5 Bar Pressure Rating: Equipped with an auto thermostat, thermal cut-out and pressure safety valve, fire safety providing four layers of protection during operation. It is also designed to withstand high water pressure, making it suitable for high-rise buildings.

• Food-Grade Stainless-Steel Tank: Built with a food-grade stainless-steel tank for durability and long-lasting performance.

• Compact Wall-Mount Design: Designed for wall mounting, the water heater features a compact form, pristine-finish outer body and LED indicators that complement contemporary household spaces.

• Enhanced 5.9L Capacity: Offers approximately 18% more hot water capacity to cater to everyday household requirements.

• Warranty: Backed by a 5-year warranty on the tank, 2-year warranty on the heating element and 2-year warranty on the product, offering added assurance to consumers.

Speaking about the launch, Sachin Phartiyal, Business Head – Home Electricals, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., said, “Consumers today are looking for water heating solutions that offer greater convenience without compromising on safety or performance. With our range of 5.9L Instant Water Heaters, we have focused on delivering faster heating with enhanced capacity, while addressing everyday challenges such as hard water conditions and high water pressure, particularly in high-rise buildings where increased water pressure can impact the performance and durability of water heaters. At Crompton, we continue to focus on understanding evolving consumer needs and translating these insights into thoughtful solutions that offer practical value. This range reflects that approach, bringing together performance, safety and durability to make the hot water experience more convenient for consumers.”

With the launch of range of 5.9L Instant Water Heaters, Crompton continues to strengthen its water heating portfolio with solutions that bring together performance, safety and convenience to address the evolving needs of consumers.

About Crompton

With a brand legacy of over 85 years, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. is India’s market leader in the category of fans and residential pumps. Over the years, the organization has continuously strived to produce a range of innovative products that cater to the modern consumer including superior quality and high-performance fans, pumps, lighting solutions, and a range of other categories like water heaters; air coolers; small kitchen appliances like mixer grinders, air fryers, OTG, electric kettles etc; other home appliances like irons & built-in kitchen appliances. The company has further invested in brand and innovation to not only better understand and meet consumer needs but to also help drive energy efficiency. The consumer business also has a well-established and organized distribution network driven by a strong dealer base across the country offering a wide service network and robust after-sales service to its customers. Beyond its consumer portfolio, Crompton also has a robust B2B presence in the Lighting segment, delivering advanced and energy-efficient solutions for commercial and industrial applications. In 2025, Crompton became the first lighting company to receive the GreenPro certification for its B2B lighting solution, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Strengthening its foothold in the renewable energy space, the company has forayed into solar rooftops—representing a significant step forward in its contribution to India’s evolving clean energy landscape. With solar solutions spanning lighting, pumps, and rooftops, Crompton continues to lead as a responsible and future-ready brand in sustainable energy.

The company’s consistent dedication to developing energy-efficient products has led to significant recognition. It has been honored with three prestigious National Energy Consumer Awards (NECA) by BEE, Ministry of Power. The recent award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu for the company’s storage water heater in 2023. In 2019, the brand won in two categories: Ceiling Fans and LED Bulbs. Additionally, it was recognized as one of India’s Best Managed Companies 2022 by Deloitte Private and listed among ‘India’s Top 500 Companies 2022’ by Dun & Bradstreet India. The company has also been featured in Brand Top 75 most valuable Indian brands list for 2020 released by WPP and Kantar. Furthermore, Crompton was also recognized as the Brand of the Decade 2021 by Herald Global and BARC Asia in the Consumer Electrical category.

Mankind Pharma, in academic association with All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) and Eye Bank Association of India (EBAI), organized Vision Continuum 2026 under the theme “Connecting Care. Preserving Sight. Across Generations.” The initiative focused on key priorities in eye care, with a particular focus on the awareness of corneal transplantation, childhood myopia and overall eye health. Through knowledge-sharing and awareness-building efforts, the initiative aimed to highlight the importance of eye donation, encourage early detection and timely intervention for childhood myopia and empower parents and communities with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about eye care.

Mankind Pharma, AIOS and EBAI Join Hands for Academic Collaboration to Enhance Public Awareness of corneal health, eye donation and childhood myopia

As part of this effort, Mankind Pharma has contributed to the cause by developing the Vision Growth Card, in association with AIOS, to track children’s visual development, encourage regular follow-ups between parents and eye-care professionals. Through a combination of innovation, education and awareness, this collaborative initiative reflects a shared commitment to improving eye health, empowering communities with knowledge and creating a lasting positive impact on society.

The programme was attended by Dr. J. S. Titiyal, President, AIOS; Dr. Namrata Sharma, Scientific Chairperson, AIOS; Dr. Pravin K. Vaddavalli, Program Director, Universal Cornea Care Mission; among other leading ophthalmologists and healthcare stakeholders.

Mr. Sudipta Roy, Senior President – Sales and Marketing, Mankind Pharma Ltd., said, the prevalence of myopia in children may increase to 48.14% in 2050 as per the data. Childhood myopia requires early attention, regular monitoring and timely intervention.

Dr. J. S. Titiyal, President, AIOS, highlighted that corneal blindness remains a major cause of preventable and treatable vision loss in India. He noted that for patients with severe corneal damage due to disease, injury or infection, transplantation may offer the opportunity to restore sight. Emphasizing the need to bridge the gap between the demand for and availability of donor corneas, he called for greater public awareness and participation in eye donation. He also highlighted the potential of the Vision Growth Card to encourage parents to take an active role in monitoring their children’s visual development and ensuring regular eye-care follow-ups.

Dr. Namrata Sharma, Scientific Chairperson, AIOS, emphasized the urgent need to strengthen India’s eye donation and corneal transplantation ecosystem. In 2025–26, 54,048 corneas were collected, while 28,323 corneal transplants were performed across the country. With India requiring approximately 200,000 corneas annually, the current collection of around 54,000 corneas underscores the substantial gap between demand and availability. She noted that although eye donation and transplantation have improved in the post-COVID period, the numbers remain below pre-pandemic levels. Highlighting the importance of continuity in childhood vision care, she added that regular monitoring and structured documentation such as Vision Growth Card can support timely intervention and better communication between parents and eye-care professionals.

Initiatives such as Vision Continuum 2026 and the Vision Growth Card aim to promote better eye care and enhance awareness among the general public.

About Mankind Pharma

Mankind Pharma (BSE: 543904 | NSE: MANKIND) is one of the largest pharmaceutical company in India, which focuses on the domestic market with its Pan India presence. Mankind operates at the intersection of the Indian pharmaceutical formulations and consumer healthcare sectors with the aim of providing quality products at affordable prices. The company is a leading player in the domestic pharmaceuticals business present across acute and chronic therapeutic areas including anti-infectives, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, antidiabetic, neuro/CNS, gynaecology, VMN and respiratory, among others with a strategy to increase chronic presence going ahead. In the consumer healthcare business, the company operates in the sexual wellness products, pregnancy detection, emergency contraceptives, antacid powders, vitamin and mineral supplements and anti-acne preparations categories, among others, with several category-leading brands. Following the acquisition of BSV, Mankind Pharma has further strengthened its leadership in the domestic women’s health segment. Mankind’s distribution network includes a robust field force of 18,500+ professionals, and a reach extending to over five lakh doctors across urban and rural markets. The company has 32 manufacturing facilities, manufacturing a wide range of dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, syrups, vials, ampoules, blow fill seal, soft and hard gels, creams, contraceptives and other over-the-counter products. Mankind has a consistent track record of product innovation through 7 dedicated R&D facilities backed by more than 740 scientists.