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Aditya Pareek Leads AP Group into a New Era of Global Innovation and Spiritual Design Integration

Under the visionary leadership of Aditya Pareek, Founder and CEO of AP Group, the company has emerged as a global powerhouse in multidisciplinary solutions, seamlessly blending infrastructure, technology, design, and spiritual insight.

Established in 2011, AP Group was born out of Aditya Pareek’s foresight into India’s infrastructure revolution. With a robust academic background in Information Technology and Civil Engineering, Pareek anticipated the country’s evolving needs and strategically built a business that today operates across several industries with a consistent client satisfaction rate of 99.78% across over 8,500 projects.

Aditya Pareek, Founder and CEO of AP Group

What differentiates Pareek’s leadership is his unique integration of ancient Indian sciences with contemporary design. A fourth-generation astrologer and vastu expert, he launched Astro VaastUpaay, a flagship vertical that fuses traditional astrological principles with modern architecture and interior design. This rare blend of science and spirituality aims to create harmonious, energy-aligned environments for homes and workplaces alike.

AP Group’s expanding portfolio includes several specialized ventures:

  • AP Interior and Design Pvt. Ltd. – Offering personalized design solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial projects with turnkey expertise.

  • AP Dream Land and Developments Pvt. Ltd. – Creating vastu-aligned residential and commercial properties with a modern edge.

  • Fivetech – Delivering scalable, next-generation IT services.

  • AP Glamray Solutions Pvt. Ltd. – Providing end-to-end infrastructure services, including CCTV, fire safety, HVAC, electrical, and solar systems.

  • AP Printing Solutions – Advanced printing for corporate and creative needs.

  • Astro VaastUpaay by Aditya Pareek Pvt. Ltd. – Offering tailored vastu, astrology, and palmistry services.

  • Glamray Solutions – Specialized in high-performance solar, generator, and inverter systems for industrial and residential sectors.
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Beyond business, Pareek is actively involved in sustainability initiatives and philanthropy. His commitment to eco-conscious practices drives several of the group’s operations.

In a recent highlight, spiritual leader Shree Dhirendra Krishna Shastri visited Gurugram for the inauguration of the Anjani Putra Hanuman Mandir, where he met with Aditya Pareek and discussed Vastu insights for a forthcoming cancer hospital project.

With a rare combination of business acumen, design brilliance, and spiritual grounding, Aditya Pareek continues to steer AP Group toward its mission: building a world where innovation and harmony coexist.

About AP Group
Founded in 2011 by Aditya Pareek, AP Group is a multidisciplinary enterprise offering cutting-edge solutions across infrastructure, interior design, IT, energy, printing, and spiritual consulting. With a vision rooted in innovation, harmony, and client-centric excellence, AP Group has completed over 8,500 projects globally, integrating modern technology with ancient Indian wisdom to build spaces that inspire and empower.

For more information, please visit www.ap.group/astrology-vaastu.html.

Koyal.AI and Offbeet Media Group Announce Strategic Partnership at WAVES Summit 2025

Koyal.AI, is silicon valley based next-generation GenAI audio-to-video storytelling platform has entered into a strategic partnership with Offbeet Media Group to launch and adoption of Koyal’s services across its target groups of creators, artists, production houses and media companies. Koyal was seen live in action in the series of music videos launched during the inaugural day at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai.

Jaideep Singh Founder and CEO, Offbeet Media Group with Mehul Agarwal, Founder Koyal.Ai on the announcement of their Strategic partnership

Koyal.AI works on the concept of transforming audio tracks into rich, emotive video narratives using state-of-the-art AI models that extract emotions, context, and storytelling elements directly from music. Koyal platform uses CHARCHA, which is it’s proprietary personalization engine presented at NeurIPS 2024, powers Koyal.AI’s video generation with context-aware, artist-specific outputs. It uses a consent-based verification system – requiring live physical actions like head turns – to ensure likenesses are used only with explicit permission, protecting against unauthorized deepfakes.

Offbeet Media Group boasts of an impressive portfolio of Media brands such as 101India.com, United States premier League, Offbeet Studio’s and Offbeet Music with offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Dubai and New York. Company also has deep credentials in delivering global standard content solutions for brands and Govt sector both across Music Anthems, Short films, Web Series, TVC’s, Documentaries and brand strategy.

Speaking about the AI application, Founders of Koyal.AI, the sister-brother duo Gauri Agarwal and Mehul Agarwal, graduates of MIT and Carnegie Mellon University, with research experience at Meta said, “We are super stoked about our partnership with Offbeet Media Group, their deep relationship and understanding of the media and entertainment sector across global markets is our strategic step to scale Koyal’s offering across markets and our target groups. With our multimodal AI suite and state-of-the-art (SOTA) character consistency, Koyal is setting new benchmarks for how artists, creators and production houses can visualize their work. Koyal is here to democratize storytelling. Our technology reduces cost, time, and effort while empowering to visualize their music and stories in all formats like never before.”

Speaking about partnership, Jaideep Singh, Founder & CEO of Offbeet Media Group said, “We find this partnership of great complimenting synergies. Offbeet has already started its journey of integrating koyal in our media products and service solutions as first step to develop use cases. We will have a series on 101india and communication campaign for United States Premier league coming up very soon. Our teams across markets are also gearing up to introduce Koyal’ magic to artists, creators, production houses and brands across markets for a swift BtoB scale before BToC launch of koyal’s services.”

The first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a milestone event for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector, is being hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025.

Nippon Paint Celebrates the World Painter Appreciation Day with a First-of-its-kind Initiative

On the occasion of World Painter Appreciation Day, Nippon Paint has taken a pioneering step to honor the often-unsung heroes behind every beautifully painted home – the painters. In recognition of their invaluable contribution to homes and communities across the country, NEO by Nippon Paint has launched a unique initiative celebrating their skill, dedication, and craftsmanship.

Neo by Nippon Paint is a strategic offering by Nippon Paint India, designed to provide a seamless, end-to-end painting and home beautification experience for the modern Indian homeowner.

As a part of this effort, Nippon Paint has formally introduced a new identity for painters as Home Stylists. This move reflects the brand’s continued commitment to elevate painters from being seen merely as service providers to being recognized as creative professionals who shape the look and feel of our living spaces.

This redefinition is being brought to life through multiple initiatives. The launch of the Home Stylist soft skills – empowering them to offer holistic solutions to homeowners. Complementing this, the new Onboarding Kit + Uniforms 2.0, complete with a branded essentials bag, updated uniforms, and ID cards, reinforces their new identity and instils a sense of pride and professionalism. We have already trained and certified over 100 painters, helping them become trusted colour advisors and experts in their craft.

To further this cultural shift, Nippon Paint has also unveiled a Painter Anthem which is first in industry – a professionally produced rap song in collaboration with a renowned artist – celebrating the spirit, talent, and contribution of the painter community.

“Painters are the artists behind every vibrant wall and inspiring space. On World Painter Appreciation Day, we honor them not just with words, but with a lasting identity – as Home Stylists, professionals who play a pivotal role in shaping our homes. The launch of the industry’s first Painter Anthem further reinforces our commitment to celebrating their spirit and giving them the recognition, they truly deserve,” said Mr. Mahesh Anand, President, Nippon Paint India Decorative Business.

With this initiative, Nippon Paint continues its journey of empowering painters through training, recognition, and renewed purpose – paving the way for a more respected, refined, and professional painting community in India.

About Nippon Paint

With over 144 years of expertise, Nippon Paint is a global leader in high-performance coatings. The company is committed to sustainability, offering eco-friendly, ultra-low VOC paints that ensure superior protection while prioritizing environmental responsibility.

Dr. MGR Educational and Research University’s ‘Sketch Up Unparalleled’, a National Cultural Extravaganza on Art & Architecture was a Monumental Success

‘Sketch Up Unparalleled’, a National Cultural Extravaganza on Art & Architecture was organized by the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute University, as part of their intercollege cultural festival recently. The mega-event brought together 600+ participants from 45+ esteemed colleges across India, featuring a dynamic mix of technical workshops, non-technical, creative activities, including cultural competitions, and pro shows, all centered around the vibrant theme of art and architecture. To fuel the competitive spirit, lucrative cash prizes, trophies, and certificates were awarded to the winners across all categories.

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Dr. MGR Educational and Research University’s ‘Sketch Up Unparalleled’, a National Cultural Extravaganza on Art & Architecture

Hip Hop Thamizha Dr. Aadhi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and shared his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to stardom with the participants.

Reflecting on the Cultural Extravaganza’s success, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute University Honorable President. Er. A.C.S. Arun Kumar said, “The Faculty of Architecture, not only succeeded in hosting a nationwide architectural spectacle but also set a new standard for intercollege fests. The National Cultural Extravaganza brought together leading minds from the Indian architectural community to explore the future of architecture. The scholars and practitioners delivered engaging presentations and shared insights on various aspects of architecture, offering valuable perspectives on current trends, challenges and innovations in the field. The overwhelming response, the quality of competitions, and the seamless execution proved that “Sketch Up Unparalleled” was more than just an event-it was a celebration of innovation, culture, and architectural excellence.”

Faculty of Architecture, the team behind the Cultural Extravaganza, made invaluable contributions to the event, playing an important role in shaping the Cultural Extravaganza’s agenda and ensuring its success as a platform for meaningful discourse on architecture.

The highlight of the event was the star-studded evening featuring:

  • Bigg Boss fame Mr. Raanav and Ms. Soundharya Nanjundan, who engaged in an inspiring interactive session with students, sharing valuable insights about perseverance and chasing ones dreams in the entertainment industry.

  • Actress Ar. Kaavya Arivumani, who graced the cultural performances with her presence.

  • Hip-hop Tamizha Dr. Aadhi, whose electrifying performance had the entire audience on their feet, also delivered a motivational talk about his journey from humble beginnings to stardom. He emphasized how education and determination can transform lives. He mentioned that college life is a beautiful journey filled with learning, laughter, and friendship, and encouraged everyone to embrace every moment and enjoy the ride – a message that deeply resonated with the student audience.

For more details, please visit: www.drmgrarch.ac.in.

Target Learning Ventures Continues to Host Maharashtra State Board Results on Their Website

This year again the leading publishing house, Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd. has partnered up with Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education to host the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Board results 2025. Students can now conveniently access their HSC and SSC results 2025 via link www.results.targetpublications.org .

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Target Learning Ventures Continues to Host Maharashtra State Board Results on Their Website

Its worth noting that Target Learning Ventures is the first publisher to collaborate with the Maharashtra Board to provide students with an additional platform for obtaining their results. Last year, Target Learning Ventures demonstrated its robust capabilities by enabling over 2Lakh HSC students to check their results in an impressive 0.04 seconds. Furthermore, over 3Lakh SSC students successfully viewed their results on the Target Learning Ventures platform.

The HSC board theory exams for this year took place from February 11, 2025, and 15 Lakh students participated in the board exam. On the other hand, over 16 Lakh students from across the state appeared for the SSC board exam that was held from February 21, 2025. The board officials are scheduled to release the HSC results on their official websites, mahahsscboard.in and mahresult.nic.in. Additionally, students can also access their results through the Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd. website, which is https://results.targetpublications.org.

Target Learning Ventures has always been at the forefront of educational innovation, and our proactive approach is once again demonstrated by our collaboration with the Maharashtra State Board,” stated Dilip Gangaramani, Founder Director & CEO of Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd.By offering a seamless platform for accessing board exam results, were not only easing the immediate pressure on the state boards website but also providing students with the instant access they deserve. This initiative underscores our commitment to leveraging technology for student empowerment, and we thank the Maharashtra State Board for recognizing our innovative capabilities and entrusting us with this crucial task.”

To check your HSC result, follow the steps:

Once announced, students can check their results on the following websites: www.mahresult.nic.in/, results.targetpublications.org.

About Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Target Learning Ventures, formerly known as Target Publications Pvt.Ltd. not only publishes educational books but also works for the betterment of the society in collaboration with a non-profit organization, “Foundation for Learning & Development”. With over 18 years of dedication, Target Publications has been a key player in educational content creation. Target covers a spectrum of educational content; from KG to competitive exams like NEET, JEE, MHT-CET and CUET. Target Publications have more than 900 published titles, and collaboration with 6000+ coaching institutions, and partnering with 500+ schools. Its diverse product portfolio includes childrens books, school and college material, competitive exam resources, and stationery. Target is now also content partners for various government bodies and members of think tanks. They are empowering students with cutting-edge learning experiences by helping schools establish robotic labs and astronomy centers.

Percept Live and A.R. Rahman Set to Create History with the Global Premiere of ‘The Wonderment Tour’ at DY Patil Stadium

Percept Live, the creators of Asia’s largest Electronic Dance Music Festival ‘Sunburn’, is poised to create history yet again. In an extraordinary collaboration with legendary music maestro A.R. Rahman, Percept Live is all set to unveil the global premiere of The Wonderment Tour – a spectacular, one-of-a-kind live concert experience set to light up DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on May 3, 2025 and expected to cross an attendance of 50,000 fans.

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The Wonderment Tour – Global Premiere

Marking the beginning of an ambitious international tour, The Wonderment Tour promises an unforgettable multi-sensory journey featuring Rahman’s grandest production yet. Audiences can look forward to a magnificent showcase of sound, visuals, and technology, where music, storytelling, and movement unite in an ethereal celebration of art.

Joining A.R. Rahman on this extraordinary stage will be an electrifying lineup of Indias finest vocal talents, including Sukhwinder Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Mohit Chauhan, and a host of surprise guest artists yet to be announced.

Choreographed by the legendary Shiamak Davar, the show promises a breath-taking visual narrative that sets a new benchmark in live entertainment. Featuring a stunning array of intricately crafted costumes and statement accessories to match the precision movement and compelling storytelling, every detail is designed to captivate. Davar’s visionary touch blends tradition with innovation, transforming Rahman’s iconic compositions into a dazzling sensory spectacle of rhythm, colour, fashion, and motion.

The event is presented as part of the upcoming Waves Summit – a premier global event hosted by the Government of India. The Wonderment Tour is co-produced by Percept Live, Fairgame Entertainment, and Jo Entertainment, and promises to redefine the concert experience in India. With stunning visual storytelling, cutting-edge immersive technologies, and a carefully curated setlist blending Rahmans most iconic classics with fresh, innovative reinterpretations, the concert will transport audiences into a surreal world where nostalgia meets the future.

In an unprecedented move, the event has attracted one of the most powerful line-ups of sponsors ever seen at a live event in India, featuring brands such as JSW, Adani, Bajaj Allianz, Rampur, Kingfisher, Tata Motors, Panchshil Realty, HSBC, boAt, Vedica, RRP Electricals, and Maharashtra Tourism.

The Wonderment Tour is poised to redefine the very scale of live entertainment in India, with an anticipated attendance exceeding 50,000 fervent fans – a record-shattering feat that marks the largest-ever stadium audience for an Indian artist in the history of India. This landmark moment not only celebrates the genius of A.R. Rahman, but also elevates India’s stature on the global stage of live music experiences with an Indian artist.

Despite the intense Mumbai heat wave on May 3rd, ‘The Wonderment Tour’ is a testament to Percept Live’s unwavering commitment to audience comfort, safety, and well-being. With fans traveling from every corner of India, spanning generations and geographies, meticulous, future-forward planning has been implemented to ensure a seamless and elevated experience for all. From free water stations, to a thoughtfully curated F&B experience featuring nutritionally balanced options designed to keep guests refreshed and energized throughout the evening, every detail has been designed to help guests stay cool, energized, and immersed in the magic of the evening.

Operational logistics have been executed with great precision by Percept Live. From the moment guests arrive, best-in-class global SOPs have been deployed, spanning ample parking facilities, seamless entry management, crowd flow, multi-layered safety and security protocols, spotless restroom availability, and fully equipped medical facilities to ensure prompt assistance in case of emergencies. Every aspect has been engineered to accommodate the movement and care of 50,000 attendees with assiduousness.

The grandeur extends to the superlative production as well. A staggering 12,000 sq. ft. LED canvas will transform the stage into a living, breathing work of art, offering an anamorphic visual marvel that will bring Rahman’s sonic world to life. World-class sound engineers have reimagined the auditory experience with cutting-edge technology, crafting a state-of-the-art audio experience tailored to the vast open-air setting. Every note, beat, and nuance will be preserved with absolute clarity, ensuring that no part of the music is lost to the outdoor environs.

Said Ashwwin Mukundan, Business Head, Percept Live, “Executing a show of this magnitude goes far beyond stage and sound. It’s about understanding the nuances of audience experience, artist comfort, technological precision, and world-class infrastructure. Every detail, from crowd logistics and climate-sensitive planning to immersive content and acoustics, has been meticulously curated to global standards. At Percept Live, we take immense pride in presenting India’s finest talent, like the legendary A.R. Rahman, to the world with the grandeur they deserve. With ‘The Wonderment Tour’, we aren’t just hosting a concert, we are committed to delivering a world-class experience that places Indian artistry confidently on the global stage.”

Said Karan Singh, Director, Percept Live, “At Percept Live, we’ve always believed in pushing the boundaries of live entertainment. With decades of experience in conceptualizing and producing some of Asia’s largest live music festivals, like Sunburn, Bollyboom and EPL, we understand the pulse of the audience, the precision required to manage massive infrastructure, and the finesse needed to work with the biggest artists in the world. The fact that a global icon like A.R. Rahman entrusted us with creation of the Wonderment Intellectual Property and the management of its world premiere, is a true testament to the credibility, scale, and creative vision that Percept Live brings to the table. We don’t just organize events … we create landmark experiences that resonate with millions around the world.”

And yet, this is only the beginning. The Wonderment Tour serves as the spectacular launchpad for Percept Lives bold new vision – a monumental series of world-class productions that will spotlight the finest Indian and international talent. With a dynamic roadmap that stretches across India, neighboring countries, and overseas destinations, Percept Live is set to usher in a golden era of live entertainment, seamlessly blending cultural richness with cutting-edge innovation. Each upcoming show promises to be a landmark event, a larger-than-life celebration of music, movement, and imagination, destined to captivate audiences across continents.

Harindra Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, Percept Limited said, “Percept Live is making its comeback in a bold new avatar – one that reflects the evolving aspirations of today’s audiences and the spirit of a self-reliant India. Inspired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visionary call to position India as the global epicentre of art, culture, and creativity, and to fuel the nation’s Content Economy, we are proud to spearhead this movement from the heart of the country’s economic capital. With ‘The Wonderment Tour‘, we’re not just hosting a concert – we’re setting a new benchmark in live entertainment with the biggest and best act ever staged in India’s history. Backed by deep research, innovation, and an unwavering passion for the arts, Percept Live is committed to elevating Indian artistry onto the global stage with the scale, ambition, and sophistication it deserves. This is more than a comeback … it’s a renaissance. As we move forward, Percept Live will continue to grow from strength to strength, breaking new ground and delivering iconic world-class, live entertainment experiences that reflect the pride, power, and potential of New India.

As the curtain rises on May 3, 2025, at DY Patil Stadium a night of magic, music, and memories will unfold – a night where history will once again be made by Percept Live. The Wonderment Tour is not just a concert; it is a revolution in live performance, a testament to dreams realized on a colossal scale, and the sheer power of Indian talent. And as Mumbai becomes the epicenter of this extraordinary journey, the world will watch in awe, wonder, and celebration.

For more information, follow us on: www.instagram.com/perceptliveutm_source.

About Percept Live
Percept Live, established in the year 2012, is the live entertainment division of Percept Limited. It owns and manages all the Intellectual Properties created in the Live Entertainment, Sports, Fashion, Digital and Media space. Percept has been in the ‘Ideas’ business for the past 41 years and has been instrumental in creating many legendary ‘Intellectual Properties’ in the past for its clients. The creation of a dedicated ‘Intellectual Properties’ business was but a further extension to Percept’s existing knowledge and expertise in the Entertainment, Media and Communications domain with a vision to convert path breaking innovative ideas into Assets in order to create long term value for all its Stakeholders.

Intellectual Properties owned by Percept Live

  • Bollyboom – the world’s first and biggest Bollywood Dance Music Festival offering lifestyle entertainment experiences encompassing multi-format Live Music Events, Clubs, Lounges, F&B and Merchandize

  • EPL (Eat Play Love) – a multi-cultural Festival of Food, Music and Art for the entire family

  • Windsong – an exclusive outdoor Adventure Music Festival focused on storytelling through the vibrant and diverse platform of Music and Arts

  • IMS (India Model Search) – Indias first and only transparent model search platform that provides equal opportunity to all aspiring fashion models

  • XCC (Xtreme Combat Championship) – a Fight Night competition showcasing multi-gender fights in various categories, along with a 360-degree entertainment experience including F&B, fashion and music

Percept Live is a Percept company. Percept is at an enviable leadership position in the Entertainment, Media and Communications domain with a team of over 150 people and 28 offices across India.

1win Welcomes Canelo Alvarez as Brand Ambassador Amid His Pursuit to Reclaim Super Middleweight Supremacy

1win proudly announces its new global partnership with boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. The news comes as Alvarez gets ready to face undefeated contender William Scull in a bout for the IBF super middleweight title.

1win Welcomes Canelo Alvarez As Brand Ambassador

Canelo Alvarez already holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO belts. A win over Scull would make him reclaim the IBF belt and become the undisputed champion in his division.

With this deal, 1win steps into Canelo’s corner not just as a sponsor but as a long-term partner. Both sides say the partnership is built on shared values like discipline, performance, and pushing limits in sport.

When we talk about champions, we talk about people like Saul Alvarez! A fighter who went from a farm near Guadalajara to the absolute top of world boxing. 60 wins, titles in four weight divisions – and still hungry for more. A legend in and out of the ring-and now, the official ambassador of 1win,” said the Owner and CEO of 1win in his statement posted on Telegram.Not just because he’s a legend, but because his mindset-focus, discipline, drive-is exactly what we believe in. The fight on May 3 will mark a new chapter in his journey-and I’m proud that we’ll be writing it together.

Alvarez himself shared his excitement about the new collaboration on his social media, saying, “I am proud to announce my official partnership with 1win-a global brand estчablished for champions. Just like in boxing, success takes focus, strategy, and passion-and 1win brings that same winning energy. Get ready for exclusive content, exciting challenges, and big surprises!”

Alvarez joins 1win’s growing roster of global ambassadors, including cricket star David Warner and actor Johnny Sins. Earlier in April 2025, the brand collaborated with MMA icon Conor McGregor, reaffirming its commitment to engaging with the worlds top talents across sports and entertainment.

About 1win

Founded in 2016, 1win has grown into a major player, operating across Asia, Europe, the CIS, Latin America, and Africa. The platform offers a wide range of services adapted to regional audiences. In 2024, 1win partnered with cricket legend David Warner and actor Johnny Sins as its brand ambassadors.

Lighting Up Playgrounds Across India Impacting 50K+ Athletes: Signify’s Khel Jyoti CSR Initiative Bags the Top Honor at Global CSR & ESG Awards 2025

Signify has been awarded the prestigious Global CSR & ESG Award for the Best Aid for Sports Initiative category for its flagship sports development program, Khel Jyoti. The recognition highlights Signify’s commitment to its global mission of creating a #BrighterLivesBetterWorld and promoting social inclusion and promotion of sports through the power of light.

Signify’s Khel Jyoti CSR initiative wins Global CSR & ESG Award 2025 for Best Sports Aid Initiative

As part of its commitment to supporting grassroots sports development in India, Signify has successfully illuminated over 187 sports centers across the country in the past five years with high-quality energy-efficient LED sports lighting. This initiative has enabled more than 50,000 aspiring athletes to continue training and playing safely after sunset. Also, the initiative has provided a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for girls to pursue their athletic dreams and build confidence through sport.

Well-illuminated sports grounds significantly extend usable hours, allowing athletes to maximize their practice time. Enhanced lighting also improves safety, visibility, and performance, while encouraging greater participation from youth, women, and local communities. By creating safer and more inclusive spaces for sports, Signify continues to champion accessibility, talent development, and community well-being through the power of light.

This recognition celebrates the impact of the Khel Jyoti initiative and reinforces the important role that businesses play in driving inclusive growth. Being the leader in the lighting space, Signify is constantly committed to community development programs that reflect its vision for sustainability, innovation, and long-term social impact.

In Assam, under the partnership with the Brahmaputra Volleyball League (BVL) the company has lit up 120 rural courts, allowing young athletes to extend their practice time by 3-4 hours daily. More than 900 matches were played in BVLs fifth season, with over half conducted under floodlights provided by Signify. The lighting not only accelerated the tournament schedule but brought national attention to rural talent, thanks to the presence of dignitaries such as FIVB President Fabio Azevedo and Olympic champion Vladimir Grbić at the finals.

In Bellary, Karnataka the illumination of the Athletic Track at IIS supported by Inspire Institute of Sport, trained 300+ athletes for national and international events. A premier institute has produced three Olympic medallists, including India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra.

In Mundgod, Karnataka, the intervention at the SIDDI tribal communitys training ground supported by Bridges of Sports (BOS), brought to light the extraordinary journey of Nayana Kokare- a bronze medalist at the U20 Athletics Championships, now training under an international coach in the UK.

With a strong foundation in place, Signify is committed to expanding the reach and scale of Khel Jyoti, enabling more communities to benefit from improved lighting and sports opportunities.

The award was presented during a ceremony held on 25th April 2025 at Hyatt Centric, New Delhi, celebrating excellence in corporate social responsibility across the globe.

Shri Raj Kumar Dubey has Taken Over the Additional Charge Director (Marketing) of BPCL

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, and one of India’s leading oil and gas companies, announced today that Shri Raj Kumar Dubeyhas taken over the additional charge of Director (Marketing) of the company. Currently Shri Raj Kumar Dubey serves as the Director (HR) on the board of BPCL.

Shri Raj Kumar Dubey, Director (HR) with Additional Charge of Director (Marketing), BPCL

With a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in business and human capital development, Shri Dubey is an alumnus of NIT Allahabad with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has also acquired Masters of Business Administration from International Centre for Promotion of Enterprises, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL)

Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the club of companies having greater operational & financial autonomy.

Bharat Petroleum’s Refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Bina have a combined refining capacity of around 35.3 MMTPA. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, fuel stations, aviation service stations and LPG distributors. Its distribution network comprises over 23,500+ Fuel Stations, over 6,200+ LPG distributorships, 500+ Lubes distributorships, 80 POL storage locations, 54 LPG Bottling Plants, 79 Aviation Service Stations, 5 Lube blending plants and 5 cross-country pipelines.

Bharat Petroleum is integrating its strategy, investments, environmental and social ambitions to move towards a sustainable planet. The company has Electric vehicle charging stations at 6500+ Fuel Stations.

With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing an ecosystem and a road-map to become a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering communities by supporting several initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.

Shri Sanjay Khanna Takes Over the Additional Charge of Chairman & Managing Director of BPCL Today

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, and one of India’s leading oil and gas companies, announced today that Shri Sanjay Khanna has assumed additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company. Currently he serves as the Director (Refineries) in the company.

Shri Sanjay Khanna, Director (Refineries) with Additional Charge of Chairman and Managing Director, BPCL

A Chemical Engineering graduate from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli and Postgraduate in Finance Management from Mumbai University, he has over 3 decades of experience in refinery operations and technical services.

He anchored several prestigious projects for setting up new process units in Refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Numaligarh.

Prior to becoming Director (Refineries) he headed Kochi and Mumbai Refineries of BPCL. As executive Director of Kochi Refinery, he played a key role in commissioning the first ‘Niche Petrochemical’ project of BPCL, Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP).

Shri Sanjay Khanna also serves as a Director on the Boards of Bharat Petro Resources Limited and Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited. Additionally, Shri Khanna is also the current Chairperson of ‘Technical Committee for petroleum Refineries’ under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)

About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL)

Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the club of companies having greater operational & financial autonomy.

Bharat Petroleum’s Refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Bina have a combined refining capacity of around 35.3 MMTPA. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, fuel stations, aviation service stations and LPG distributors. Its distribution network comprises over 23,500+ Fuel Stations, over 6,200+ LPG distributorships, 500+ Lubes distributorships, 80 POL storage locations, 54 LPG Bottling Plants, 79 Aviation Service Stations, 5 Lube blending plants and 5 cross-country pipelines.

Bharat Petroleum is integrating its strategy, investments, environmental and social ambitions to move towards a sustainable planet. The company has Electric vehicle charging stations at 6500+ Fuel Stations.

With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing an ecosystem and a road-map to become a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering communities by supporting several initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.