• 1.3 crore+ votes mark a 2.2X jump vs. last year

• 15k+ brands won across 110 categories nationwide

Swiggy (NSE: SWIGGY/BSE: 544285), India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, announced the winners of the third edition of the Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2026, following a month of unprecedented nationwide participation. The awards recorded 1.3 crore+ votes from 6.43 lakh unique users, marking a 2.2X jump over last year, making it the biggest edition till date.

Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2026 Winner Announcement

Spanning 160+ cities, 110 categories, and 15,000 winning brands, this year’s awards celebrated the best across food delivery and dineout experiences. The scale of engagement was driven by 43.8 lakh users sharing voting links, with participation from 25K new-to-platform users. This year’s Swiggy Restaurant Awards focused on deeper relevance with regional categories and city-level inputs. 

Biryani emerged as the most popular category with 7.02 lakh votes, followed by Pizza, North Indian, Burger, and Chinese. The 2026 edition also expanded into new and trend-led categories including EatRight, Corporate/Desk Eats, and Trending Dish Families such as Pasta, Arabic cuisine, Cheesecake, Mandi, and Grills & Shawaya. Regional depth was further strengthened with categories like Naati Style Biryani, Rayalaseema cuisine, South Indian tiffins, and Marathi food, making the awards more locally relevant than ever.

Food Delivery Favorites

• Biryani – Behrouz Biryani, Bikkgane Biryani, Biryani By Kilo, Charcoal Eats – Biryani & Beyond

• Pizza –  Domino’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, La Pino’z Pizza

• North Indian – BOX8 – Desi Meals, LunchBox, The Good Bowl

• Burger – McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC

• Chinese – Wow! Momo, Chinese Wok, Chowman

• Cakes & Desserts – The Belgian Waffle Co., Harley’s Fine Baking, Theobroma, Bakingo

• South Indian – A2B – Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Sagar Ratna, Hotel Saravana Bhavan

• Indian Sweets – Bikanervala, Haldiram’s Restaurant, Kanti Sweets

• Ice Cream – Baskin Robbins – Ice Cream Desserts, NIC Ice Creams, Natural Ice Cream

• EatRight – The Protein Project, Eatfit, GetAWay-Ice Creams & Desserts

Swiggy Dineout Champions

• Cafes – Harley’s Fine Baking, Cafeteria & Co., Cafe Niloufer

• Fine Dining – Lazeez Affaire, One8 Commune, Burma Burma

• Casual Dining – Barbeque Nation, OG By the Lake, Chowman

• North Indian – Punjab Grill, Kake Di Hatti,The Nawaabs

• Bars & Lounges – Lord of the Drinks, Punjab Grill, Antera Kitchen And Bar

• Insta Worthy – Lord of the Drinks, Gladia Brewery & Kitchen, Nusa Tropical Brew Villa

• Pure Veg Places – Maini’s Green Leaf, Vega Pure Vegetarian, Parampara – Flavours of India

• Late Night Spots – Bastian At The Top, Cling Lounge & Bar, Kasso

• Rooftop Places – Roots, LMNOQ, Habitat Cafe

• Biryani Places – Sharief Bhai Biriyani, Meghana Foods – Kanakapura Road, Oudh 1590

Commenting on the awards, Sidharth Bhakoo, Chief Business Officer, Swiggy Food Marketplace, said “At Swiggy, we recognize that food is at the heart of every celebration, uniting traditions and people across the country. The Swiggy Restaurant Awards were created to honor the visionary chefs and innovators who strive to deliver world-class experiences every single day. This year, with a staggering 1.3 crore votes, we’ve seen not only a deep loyalty to local favorites but also a clear shift toward mindful, convenience-led, and occasion-driven dining. Huge congratulations to all the winners who continue to redefine India’s culinary landscape.”

Added Swapnil Bajpai, Senior Vice President, Sales, Swiggy Dineout said, “The Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2026 reflect the powerful role of consumer choice in reshaping India’s dining landscape—a perfect harmony of national scale and deep regional resonance. This series is more than a celebration of culinary excellence- it is a tribute to the evolving tastes of millions. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the winners across India who continue to set the benchmark for truly memorable dining experiences.”

About Swiggy

Swiggy is India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, catering to millions of consumers each month. Founded in 2014, its mission is to elevate the quality of life for the urban consumer by offering unparalleled convenience, enabled by over 6.9 lakh delivery partners. With an extensive footprint in food delivery, Swiggy Food collaborates with over 2.6 lakh restaurants across 720+ cities. Instamart, its quick commerce platform operating in 131cities, delivers groceries and other essentials across 20+ categories. Fueled by a commitment to innovation, Swiggy continually incubates and integrates new services like Swiggy Dineout and Swiggy Scenes into its multi-service app as well as creating standalone offerings like Toing and Crew for opening up new market segments. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and Swiggy One, the country’s only membership program offering benefits across food, quick commerce and dining out, Swiggy aims to provide a superior experience to its users.

For more details, please visit our website: www.swiggy.com/corporate.

Shubha Design Studio, a sustainable fashion label known for its effortless silhouettes and quirky, artistic prints, today announced the launch of its kidswear vertical, Laadla Laadli. India. The new brand is built on the philosophy of making clothing not just wearable, but meaningful—transforming everyday apparel into a canvas of stories, culture, learning, and fun-filled interaction for children.

Shubha Design Studio Co-founders Shubha Mitra, Punam Mallick Launches ‘Laadla Laadli. India

Founded five years ago by Shubha Mitra and Co-founded by Punam Mullick, Shubha Design Studio has carved a niche for itself among women seeking comfort-led yet expressive fashion. With a strong focus on skin-friendly fabrics, environmentally aligned practices, and its signature quirky design language, the brand has received widespread love and acceptance from women across India and globally.

Building on this success, the founders are now extending their design philosophy into children’s fashion with Laadla Laadli. India—a brand that seeks to engage young minds through thoughtfully designed clothing that is educational, interactive, and fun, inspired by art, culture, and nature.

At the heart of Laadla Laadli. India lies the belief that children’s clothing can go beyond aesthetics to become a medium of learning and imagination. Each piece is designed to introduce children to elements of Indian art, culture, mythology, and global influences, creating a bridge between the East and the West in a way that is intuitive, engaging, and playful.

To bring this vision to life, Shubha Mitra and Punam Mullick have partnered with Pravitha Nair, an IT engineer with international experience in technology and an evolving Kathak dancer. Her multidisciplinary background and passion for global storytelling, cartoons and Indian cultural heritage add a unique dimension to the brand’s creative and strategic direction.

This collaboration brings together design, culture, and visual storytelling to shape a brand universe that is imaginative, meaningful, and fun-driven.

As part of the launch, the brand has also introduced a specially curated campaign designed to bring children aged 3 to 12 years together under one roof both physically and digitally to experience the richness of Indian sustainable textiles and storytelling through clothing. The campaign aims to position fashion as more than apparel, but as moments of learning, joy, and discovery, where each garment becomes a conversation starter about culture, creativity, heritage, and fun exploration.

Speaking about the launch, Shubha Mitra, Founder and Head of Design, Shubha Design Studio, said, “Shubha Design Studio has always been about creating clothing that feels good—on the skin and in spirit. With Laadla Laadli. India, we wanted to take that idea further by designing for children in a way that sparks curiosity and imagination. Every garment is not just a piece of clothing, but a story waiting to be discovered.”

Punam Mullick, Co-founder and Head of Business, added: “The response we have received over the last five years has been incredibly humbling and has inspired us to build something equally meaningful for the next generation. With Laadla Laadli. India, we are creating a brand that parents can trust—not just for comfort, quality, and quirky aesthetics, but for the value it brings in shaping a child’s understanding of the world around them in a fun and engaging way.”

Pravitha Nair, Partner at Laadla Laadli. India, said, “Having experienced global cultures firsthand, I have always believed in the power of storytelling as a universal connector. Through this brand, we want to introduce children to the richness of Indian art and culture while keeping it relatable in a global context. It’s about making learning joyful, visual, interactive, and deeply rooted in fun experiences.”

The brand will initially launch as a digital-first platform, making its collections accessible to parents across India and globally. However, the long-term vision extends beyond e-commerce. Laadla Laadli. India aims to create immersive offline spaces where children can engage with art, music, storytelling, and cultural experiences, particularly focusing on Indian comics, mythology, and traditional art forms alongside global influences.

With this launch, Shubha Design Studio reinforces its commitment to thoughtful design and meaningful storytelling, expanding its universe from women’s fashion into a holistic, culture-led lifestyle proposition for the next generation.

About Shubha Design Studio
Shubha Design Studio is a sustainable fashion brand specializing in comfortable, effortless, and stylish clothing for women. Known for its quirky, artistic prints and skin-friendly fabrics, the brand blends design with environmental consciousness to create apparel that is both expressive and responsible. Founded by Shubha Mitra and co-founded by Punam Mullick, the brand has built a loyal customer base across India and internationally over the past five years.

About Laadla Laadli. India
Laadla Laadli. India is a kids wear brand by Shubha Design Studio that reimagines children’s clothing as a medium for storytelling, education, cultural exploration, and fun-driven interaction. Rooted in Indian art and culture with a global perspective, the brand creates interactive, meaningful apparel designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and joy in young minds. The brand is currently launching as a digital-first platform, with plans to build immersive offline experiences for children in the future.

• Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company sign Joint Development Agreement to deliver and commercialize electric three-wheelers in India and additional markets

• Products to be jointly developed by both companies, combining electric mobility expertise and deep understanding of customers’ needs

• Both companies will share engineering expertise, incorporating Hyundai Motor’s human-centric design approach and TVS Motor’s advanced electric three-wheeler platform

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) and TVS Motor Company Ltd. (TVS Motor) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to advance the development and commercialization of innovative Electric Three-Wheeler (E3W) solutions designed specifically to address India’s last-mile mobility needs.

Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company sign Joint Development Agreement to deliver and commercialize electric three-wheelers in India and additional markets

The partnership formalized following the successful presentation of the E3W concept at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, represents a significant step towards bringing tailored mobility solutions to Indian consumers and reinforces both companies’ commitment to sustainable urban transportation.

Under the agreement, Hyundai Motor will lead the design of and co-develop the E3W by leveraging its research and development expertise, advanced mobility technologies and human-centric design approach.

“Hyundai Motor Company has long explored ways to contribute to improving India’s transportation environment as a key market, and our collaboration with TVS Motor is a strategic decision rooted in that effort. We hope the co-developed E3W enables broader access to safer and more sustainable transportation for people across the country,” – Joongsun Ko, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Planning at Hyundai Motor Company.

The E3W will be engineered to address India’s unique mobility challenges while delivering sustainable solutions aligned with local road conditions and urban infrastructure.

TVS Motor will co-develop the product using its leading-edge electric platform, extensive three-wheeler engineering expertise and deep local market knowledge. Leveraging its long legacy of trust and quality focus, TVS will also lead local sales, with its manufacturing operations in India catering to Indian market demand and future exports. 

Commenting on the development, Sharad Mishra, President, Group Strategy, TVS Motor Company, said, “At TVS Motor Company, we aim to transform quality of life through sustainable and accessible mobility. The Joint Development Agreement marks an important step in our partnership with Hyundai Motor Company and advances our shared ambition to develop electric three-wheeler solutions. By bringing together complementary strengths – including our electric three-wheeler platform, engineering expertise, and deep understanding of customer needs – we are well-positioned to deliver purpose-built products for India and additional markets. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to scalable, sustainable last-mile mobility while setting new benchmarks in technology, quality, customer experience, and a legacy of trust.”

Both companies are committed to delivering the first vehicle in India – the world’s largest three-wheeler market – as part of the JDA marking a significant milestone in sustainable last-mile mobility innovation.

A cornerstone of this partnership is the commitment to localize component manufacturing for the E3W model’s production. Major components will be sourced and manufactured locally within India. This strategic approach serves multiple objectives: it strengthens India’s automotive supply chain ecosystem, creates employment opportunities, reduces overall vehicle costs and ensures rapid after-sales support and spare parts availability for end customers.

From Concept to Reality

The E3W concept unveiled at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 showcased innovative features tailored to Indian mobility challenges. These include adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-affected roads, enhanced safety features, ergonomic design for extended commutes, enhanced thermal management for tropical climates and flexible interior configurations for multiple use cases – from passenger transport to goods delivery and emergency services.

The agreement formalizes the transition from concept exploration to concrete product development and mass production. The vehicle will undergo rigorous testing, localization refinement and certification processes to meet Indian regulatory standards and customer expectations. 

Hyundai Motor’s vision of “Progress for Humanity” extends to reimagining mobility solutions for emerging markets. By combining the company’s global engineering excellence with TVS Motor’s unparalleled understanding of electric mobility and Indian customers, this partnership is positioned to deliver an E3W offering that balances technology, affordability, sustainability and safety. Aligned with TVS Motor’s vision of transforming quality of life across the world through mobility solutions that are exciting, responsible, sustainable and safe, this product is set to drive the change that the India of tomorrow needs.

Both companies have established dedicated cross-functional teams to accelerate development timelines and the regulatory approval processes.

About TVS Motor Company
TVS Motor Company (BSE:532343 and NSE: TVSMOTOR) is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through sustainable mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in India and Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of trust, value, and passion for customers, it takes pride in making internationally accepted products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. TVS Motor is the only two-wheeler company to have won the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products have led in their respective categories in the J.D.Power IQS & APEAL surveys and J.D.Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiary in the personal e-mobility space, TVS Ebike Company AG, has a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate. 
 

About Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision ‘Progress for Humanity,’ Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.

More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at: www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/ or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai
 

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Dreamtime Learning, founded by Lina Ashar, has elevated Sudip Saha to Co-Founder, formalising his operational role in scaling the organisation’s Conscious Learning Ecosystem across four business lines since 2023.

Dreamtime Learning elevates Sudip Saha from Chief Business Officer to Co-Founder, marking a shift from building systems to shaping the brand’s global growth journey

Backed by Gruhas, the investment vehicle of Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai, Dreamtime Learning operates a curriculum backed by brain and behavioural science across an online school, micro-school campuses, a partner school network, and a dedicated Southeast Asia entity. The organisation currently serves 2,000+ enrolled learners through its online school, runs two micro-school campuses in Pune and Hyderabad, and operates 80+ partner schools across India, Malaysia, Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia through its “Powered by Dreamtime Learning” programme.

Sudip joined right before the beginning in 2023 with a mandate to translate Dreamtime’s educational vision into scalable formats with measurable impact across geographies. Over three years, he drove enrollment growth in the online school to 2,000+ active learners, expanded the partner school network across five international markets, and operationalised two micro-school campuses as a proof-of-concept for a format the organisation plans to scale to additional cities. He led the incorporation and go-to-market for Dreamtime Learning Asia in Malaysia, structuring it as a standalone entity with locally accredited curriculum pathways, independent partnerships, and its own growth targets for the Southeast Asian market.

As Co-Founder, Sudip Saha takes co-ownership of Dreamtime Learning’s next chapter: where the organisation expands, which markets it bets on, and how it builds the infrastructure to support a fundamentally different model of schooling at scale. The elevation marks a shift from execution to ownership.

Reflecting on his transition, Lina Ashar, Founder of Dreamtime Learning, said, “Sudip has been central to how we’ve grown across markets and formats, and more importantly, how we think about the future of schooling. As we scale Dreamtime globally, his role becomes even more critical in building the systems and models that will define our next phase. This elevation recognises both his contribution and the role he will continue to play in what comes next.”

The elevation acknowledges Sudip’s role in translating Dreamtime Learning’s vision into a scalable, global model.

Speaking about his journey at Dreamtime Learning, Sudip Saha, Co-Founder, said, “Lina had a vision for what schooling could truly look like, one grounded in how children actually learn, not how systems have always run. From the moment I encountered that vision, I knew it was worth building for. My role has been to take everything she has imagined and find the ways to make it real: the schools, the partnerships, the markets, the models. Three years in, we have only just started.”

As Dreamtime Learning enters its next phase, this transition reflects a broader shift in how education is being built for scale today. With Sudip Saha as Co-Founder, the organisation is set to play a more active role in shaping the future of globally connected learning models.

About Dreamtime Learning

Dreamtime Learning is a Conscious Learning Ecosystem with a futuristic curriculum grounded in brain and behavioural science, founded by Lina Ashar and backed by Gruhas (Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai). The ecosystem operates a global online school with 2,000+ learners, two micro-school campuses in Pune and Hyderabad, a partner school network of 80+ schools across India, Malaysia, Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, and Dreamtime Learning Asia, its flagship school in Malaysia.

• India’s energy transition reaches a defining milestone — Juniper’s integrated 259 MWp Solar, 280 MW Wind, and 200 MWh BESS project enters commissioning phase across Rajasthan and Gujarat

• Juniper races ahead of all industry peers to become the FIRST RE developer to begin commissioning under the SJVN FDRE scheme, delivering firm, clean power to Haryana just as summer demand peaks
   

Having already pioneered India’s first merchant BESS in Bikaner, Juniper Green Energy Limited now achieves another landmark — beginning commissioning of India’s first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project under Government of India’s Flagship FDRE Guidelines, marking yet another historic first for the Indian power sector. The integrated project combines 259 MWp Solar, 280 MW Wind, and 200 MWh BESS spanning Rajasthan and Gujarat, designed to deliver reliable, Firm and Dispatchable clean power aligned precisely to grid demand.
 

Juniper Green Energy’s FDRE power plant in Fatehgarh, Barmer, Rajasthan
 

“This marks the start of India’s first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy project — a defining milestone in our vision to deliver firm and dispatchable renewable power. It reflects Juniper Green Energy’s strong execution capabilities, technological depth, and commitment to shaping the future of sustainable energy. By seamlessly integrating solar, wind, and battery storage at utility scale, we are not only demonstrating India’s clean energy potential but also setting new benchmarks for reliability and innovation in the sector. FDRE is not just a project type — it is our conviction about how India will power its future,” said Ankush Malik, CEO, Juniper Green Energy Limited.

The FDRE Framework: Powering India’s Grid on Demand

As India’s renewable energy capacity grew rapidly, grid stability became a pressing concern — solar stops generating at night and wind cannot be dispatched on demand. To bridge this gap, the Ministry of Power notified FDRE guidelines in June 2023, requiring developers to integrate solar, wind, and battery storage into a single project capable of delivering firm, scheduled power aligned precisely to Discom demand profiles. Unlike conventional renewables, FDRE is firm and dispatchable — making it, for the first time, a clean and reliable alternative to coal-based thermal generation
 

Key Project Milestones

The 259 MWp solar capacity commenced commercial operations in March 2026, while the 200 MWh BESS capacity began commercial operations in April 2026.
 

Delivering Clean Power When Haryana Needs It Most

As temperatures soar across North India in the summer months ahead, electricity demand in Haryana is expected to touch record highs. By commissioning its FDRE project ahead of schedule, Juniper Green Energy is directly addressing this critical need — delivering firm, renewable power that is both clean and dependable.
 

The SJVN FDRE Tender

Juniper Green Energy’s FDRE project was awarded under a landmark tender floated by SJVN Limited under its SJVN FDRE Scheme, attracting India’s leading renewable energy developers in a competitive reverse auction process. Juniper signed a 200 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN, which has in turn executed a back-to-back Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), ensuring firm, clean renewable power to the state of Haryana. Of all the developers who successfully bid under this tender, Juniper Green Energy is the FIRST to begin commissioning and supply power.
 

FDRE: The Future of India’s Energy Transformation

The transformative impact of FDRE on India’s energy sector is multi-dimensional — enabling distribution companies to procure clean power that truly mirrors their demand patterns, while driving large-scale investment in battery storage and accelerating India’s domestic storage ecosystem. Since the Ministry of Power issued FDRE guidelines in 2023, over 10 tenders aggregating more than 14 GW of FDRE capacity have been launched by central and state agencies including SJVN, NHPC, SECI and NTPC, with approximately 10 GW already under construction — representing one of the fastest-growing segments in India’s utility-scale renewable energy market.
 

For Juniper Green Energy, FDRE represents a core pillar of its long-term strategy. The company is at the forefront of India’s transition to firm and dispatchable renewable energy, actively shaping the market through advanced integration of solar, wind, and energy storage, and by leading early execution under national FDRE programs. As new tender cycles emerge across central and state agencies, Juniper is well-positioned to continue leading from the front — developing and commissioning large-scale FDRE projects, delivering reliable clean power, and setting new benchmarks in execution, innovation, and grid-ready renewable solutions in India.

About Juniper Green Energy

Juniper Green Energy is an independent renewable energy power producer in India, focused on the development, construction and operations of utility-scale solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy projects. It is headquartered in Delhi NCR since October 2018; the company has grown its operational capacity to approximately 1.66 GWp (as of Jan 14^th, 2026). With expertise spanning the entire project lifecycle – from initial concept to construction and development across India – Juniper Green Energy provides energy solutions and undertakes large-scale projects, thus playing a role in India’s shift towards clean energy.
 

Juniper Green Energy is a part of the AT Capital Group, a globally diversified investment group based in Singapore. AT Capital Group focuses on sectors including Renewable Energy, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, with a presence in India, the GCC, and Europe. Within India, the Group also operates Experion Developers, a leading real estate company focused on luxury and sustainable developments across key locations in the country.

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Marking the culmination of International Women’s Day 2026, Ladies Who Lead (LWL) concluded its multi-city initiative spanning Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, bringing together women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals through a series of curated engagements focused on dialogue, mentorship, and community-building. Through intimate gatherings, leadership conversations, and high-impact networking forums, the initiative brought together a diverse community of women leaders, founders, and professionals to enable meaningful dialogue, mentorship, and collaboration.

Ladies Who Lead – International Women’s Day 2026

Conceptualised as more than a moment-led celebration, this multi-city initiative reflects LWL’s ongoing commitment to building sustained visibility and access for women in leadership. Each city chapter was designed to create an environment for authentic conversations and peer-led growth, enabling participants to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships.

Across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, the initiative brought together a strong cohort of women leaders and entrepreneurs, with key voices like Anjali Anand, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Actress and Co-Creator of Beyond The Curve, and Supriya Dravid, former Editor-in-Chief of Elle India and AJIO Luxe, Pallavi Mohadikar and Dr. Amol Patwari, Co-founders of Palmonas, Bhakti Modi, Co-founder and CEO of Tira, and Kulsum Shadab Wahab, Founder of Ara Lumiere and Ara Prêt in Bangalore, joining the momentum. Bringing together founders, industry leaders, and emerging professionals, the conversations reflected the breadth and strength of India’s women-led ecosystem.

Through these initiatives, LWL continues to strengthen its role as an enabler for women across different stages of their professional journeys, from emerging leaders to established founders, creating spaces where conversations translate into opportunity, and networks evolve into long-term support systems.

Aabha Bakaya, Founder, Ladies Who Lead, said, “While International Women’s Day serves as an important moment of recognition, meaningful progress is built through consistent effort and sustained platforms. At LWL, our focus is on creating spaces where women are not only celebrated but also heard, supported, and connected in ways that drive tangible growth. This multi-city initiative is a step towards building a stronger, more inclusive community of women professionals and entrepreneurs across India.”

As LWL continues to expand its footprint, the platform remains committed to shaping a continuous and evolving narrative around women’s leadership, one that goes beyond calendar-led moments to build a robust ecosystem of access, opportunity, and influence for women professionals.

About Ladies Who Lead

Ladies Who Lead (LWL) is a premium, members-only leadership and networking platform committed to empowering women professionals across India. Founded in 2021 by veteran business journalist Aabha Bakaya and business leader Aditya Ghosh, LWL brings together a diverse community of over 1,500 women leaders across 50+ industries. With curated events, high-intent networking, mentorship, and a robust digital platform, LWL enables women to connect, collaborate, and grow. The platform’s vision is to see more women in leadership roles and to create an ecosystem where women can lead boldly, drive impact, and inspire change.

For more information, please visit ladieswholead.in.

Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand and a pioneer in the carbonated soft drinks category, has announced charismatic Bollywood actor Mr. Shahid Kapoor as the brand ambassador for Bisleri Limonata. The brand has unveiled its digital-first campaign, #DoubleTheChill, featuring Kapoor, marking its first-ever association with the actor.

Bisleri Limonata Launches the new #DoubleTheChill Campaign Featuring Shahid Kapoor

Bisleri Limonata blends the zest of lime with the coolness of mint, delivering a refreshing and distinctive beverage experience that positions it apart in the lemon beverage category. Set against the backdrop of Amalfi Coast, known for its lemons, the campaign captures this bold and refreshing character through a contemporary narrative, with Mr. Shahid Kapoor’s effortless charm and wide appeal reinforcing the brand’s youthful connect.

Commenting on the new campaign, Ms. Jayanti Khan Chauhan, Vice-Chairperson, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd, said “We’re excited to collaborate with Mr. Shahid Kapoor to capture the playful essence of Limonata, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, renowned for its famous lemons. The #DoubleTheChill campaign brings to life the refreshing fusion of lemon and mint, offering a unique take on refreshment that resonates strongly with younger audiences. This partnership is a key step in our journey to scale the brand and foster deeper engagement through lively, high-spirited storytelling.”

Mr. Tushar Malhotra, Director of Sales & Marketing, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. said, “Limonata continues to be a strong growth driver within our carbonated beverages portfolio, resonating strongly with consumers. This summer, through our #DoubleTheChill campaign, we are combining Mr. Shahid Kapoor’s cultural influence with a robust digital-first strategy to accelerate both reach and consumption across markets. This is further amplified by high-impact visibility across trade channels from iconic truck branding and dealer boards to immersive consumer experiences.”

Commenting on the association, Mr. Shahid Kapoor, Actor, said, “Being part of the Bisleri Limonata #DoubleTheChill campaign was a lot of fun. Amalfi brings its own kind of magic – relaxed, sun-soaked, and effortlessly cool. That’s exactly how Limonata feels, simple, refreshing with a ‘zest’ that tastes just right.”

The campaign has been conceptualized by Bisleri’s in-house creative team and will be amplified across digital platforms including Meta, YouTube and OTT, along with visibility across trade and on-ground touchpoints such as truck branding, visi coolers, danglers, dealer boards and key consumer events.

Limonata | Double the flavour. Double The Chill. | ft. Shahid Kapoor

YouTube Link: www.youtu.be/NwkGacpsQ5U

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 114 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 128 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 Rev, Bisleri Spyci Jeera, 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.

The students of CS Academy have delivered an exceptional performance in the CBSE Grade 10 Board Examinations for the academic year 2025–26, with a notable rise in subject centums emerging as a defining highlight of this year’s results. The achievement reflects the collective commitment of students, educators, and parents toward sustained academic excellence.

Grade 10 Results: Centums and 99s Rise

This year’s results stand out for the significant increase in both the number of centums across subjects and the number of students achieving them, indicating not just high performance, but deeper academic mastery across disciplines.

Leading the cohort, Dhaswanth and Srinidi secured the top position with an outstanding score of 495/500, followed closely by Dharshini with 493, and Thanvin with 492. The results highlight not only individual brilliance but also the strong academic culture fostered at the school.

An impressive 84 students, accounting for over 56% of the cohort, scored 90% and above, while 129 students (over 86%) crossed the 80% benchmark. The school recorded a commendable overall average of 89%.

Subject-wise performance was particularly remarkable this year, with a clear upward trend in centums across multiple subjects. Tamil recorded 7 centums, while Social Science and Artificial Intelligence saw multiple students achieving perfect scores, with Artificial Intelligence witnessing a particularly strong surge. This growth compared to the previous academic year reflects enhanced subject proficiency and a focused academic approach.

The highest marks recorded in other subjects include 99 in English, Mathematics, and Science, reinforcing the academic depth and consistency demonstrated by students across disciplines.

Srinidi, one of the rank holders of the Grade 10 results, said, “My journey at CS Academy has been both enriching and transformative. I’m grateful for the guidance and support at CS Academy that helped me stay focused and perform at my best.”

Congratulating the students on their achievement, the school leadership expressed pride in their perseverance and dedication. Ms. Smitha Baburaj, Principal – CBSE, shared, “This year’s results reflect a stronger focus on conceptual understanding and student ownership of learning. It is encouraging to see this translate into consistent performance, and I appreciate the efforts of our teachers and the Grade 10 team in enabling this.”

At CS Academy, the focus continues to remain on nurturing well-rounded learners by combining academic rigor with a supportive and engaging learning environment. The Grade 10 results stand as a testament to this holistic approach that not only drives outcomes but also builds the foundation for sustained excellence.

To know more about CS Academy, Coimbatore, visit: www.csacoimbatore.com

VNC Group, a diversified enterprise with over four decades of market leadership across welding consumables, steel wires, and fencing solutions, has announced a comprehensive brand and packaging refresh for GECO, introducing a new visual identity that transforms its range of tile adhesives, grouts, sealants, and tapes into a standout modern brand.

GECO Reveals New Packaging Across Range

The vibrant new identity marks a significant milestone in GECO’s evolution from a product line into a fully realised brand platform. In a category long dominated by utilitarian, text-heavy packaging that often blends into hardware store shelves, the refreshed design breaks away from outdated industrial conventions and positions GECO as a bold, contemporary challenger in the tile and stone fixing solutions segment.

Commenting on the launch, Gokul Basker, Brand Founder, GECO and Partner, VNC Group, said, “At the heart of GECO’s redesign is our distinctive gecko mascot, symbolising the unmatched grip and reliability our brand stands for. Complemented by a bold ‘G’ icon and a vibrant blue and magenta palette, the new identity brings a fresh, modern presence to the category while strengthening recall across retail and trade touchpoints. Furthermore, this refreshed identity reflects GECO’s commitment to clarity, performance, and purposeful innovation. While the look has evolved, product performance remains the same — reliable, high-performance solutions across our full portfolio of tile adhesives, grouts, sealants, and tapes.”

Industry Recognition

The packaging refresh follows growing industry recognition for GECO. In 2024, the brand was named among the Top 10 Adhesives & Sealants Manufacturers by Industry Outlook, recognising its commitment to quality, reliability, and delivery excellence.

About GECO

Inspired by nature’s remarkable engineering, GECO delivers high-performance building solutions that hold strong, no matter the challenge. The product range — spanning tile adhesives, grouts, sealants, and tapes — is engineered to help professionals and creators complete their work efficiently and confidently. GECO is part of the VNC Group and is committed to continuous innovation, expanding its portfolio to meet the evolving needs of the construction and finishing industry.

About VNC Group

Headquartered in Karur, Tamil Nadu, VNC Group is a diversified enterprise with strong market leadership across welding consumables, steel wires, and fencing solutions. With over 40 years of commitment to creating lasting value, VNC’s BEST range of brands serves more than 8,000 retailers across South India. VNC launched GECO and Indicus Paints in 2021 and has been rapidly expanding product offerings across both categories. VNC is also a leading distributor for Tata Steel, managing a wide portfolio of their retail products across Tamil Nadu.

For more information about GECO, visit thegeco.in.

Digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Indian Gen Z travelers are reshaping travel into a more regular, experience-led part of life, favoring shorter, more frequent trips over traditional longer holidays. The findings point to a generation prioritizing flexibility, accessibility, and discovery-driven travel, as they look to integrate trips more seamlessly into their routines.

Frequent, Short Trips Redefine Travel Patterns

The insights are based on a survey of Asian travelers conducted as part of Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report, highlighting a shift among Indian Gen Z toward traveling with partners (57%) and taking solo trips (22%), moving away from traditional family travel. At the same time, many expect a mix of domestic and international trips, reflecting a preference for balancing exploration with convenience.

Frequent, Short Trips Redefine Travel Patterns

Indian Gen Z is traveling more frequently, with shorter trips becoming the norm. 84% of respondents plan to take between one and six trips a year, and 72% opt for stays of just one to seven days. This shift reflects a move toward travel that is easier to plan and repeat, allowing trips to fit around work, study, and personal schedules. India, alongside markets such as Thailand and Vietnam, show a stronger inclination toward higher trip frequency, reinforcing how travel is becoming embedded in everyday life rather than reserved for specific seasons.

Experiences Take Priority Over Destinations

For Gen Z, travel is increasingly defined by what they want to do, rather than where they want to go. Respondents across India say their trips are primarily motivated by the pursuit of experiences, including cultural exploration (56%) and outdoor activities (36%) as the leading drivers. While experience remains central, relaxation still plays an important role for Gen Z, with 72% of travelers also citing it as part of their travel plans.

This points to a more deliberate approach to travel, where each trip is shaped by a clear set of experiences. Gen Z travelers plan around what they want to get out of a trip, whether it is cultural immersion, time outdoors, or a change of pace. As a result, destinations are chosen based on how well they align with that intent.

Gaurav Malik, Country Director, India Subcontinent & Indian Ocean Islands, Agoda, said, “For Gen Z in India, travel is increasingly becoming a regular part of their lifestyle rather than an occasional activity. What stands out is how consciously this generation is planning travel by prioritizing flexibility and experiences that align with their interests. At Agoda, we are focused on supporting this evolving behavior by offering a wide range of options across flights, accommodations, and activities, making it easier for Gen Z to plan trips that fit seamlessly into their schedules and preferences while continuing to access great value.”

With over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, Agoda enables travelers to plan and combine every part of their journey in one place. Its platform supports different travel styles and preferences, making it easier to plan trips that fit individual pace and priorities. Discover more on Agoda’s mobile app or at Agoda.com.

Notes to Editors

About the Data

Agoda surveyed respondents from nine markets in Asia (India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam).

About Agoda

Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of over 6 million hotels and holiday properties, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24/7 customer support.

Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG), employs over 7,500 people globally, and is dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel easy and affordable.