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Nexdigm Launches ERT, its First Licensed Technology Solution, to Simplify Foreign Remittance Compliance

Nexdigm, a leading Indian-origin professional services and business consulting organization, today announced the launch of ERT (Easy Remittance Tool), its first licensed technology solution for corporates. ERT simplifies and streamlines foreign remittance compliance for organizations managing cross-border transactions. Purpose-built digital platform helps organizations streamline Indian foreign remittance compliance through a unified compliance workflow, process automation, and stronger governance.
 

Nexdigm Launches ERT, its First Licensed Technology Solution, to Simplify Foreign Remittance Compliance
 

As businesses continue to expand their global footprint, foreign remittance compliance has become increasingly complex. Organizations making payments outside India must manage tax documentation, certifications, approvals, and regulatory submissions throughout the remittance process. Coordinating these requirements across multiple stakeholders and managing extensive documentation through emails, spreadsheets, and fragmented communication channels can create operational inefficiencies, limited visibility, and increased compliance risks.
 

ERT was developed by Nexdigm’s international tax and regulatory specialists, drawing on decades of professional services experience. ERT brings domain expertise and technology together to address this documentation-intensive area of cross-border business operations.
 

ERT digitizes and standardizes the end-to-end compliance lifecycle, enabling organizations to manage Form 145 and Form 146 requirements prescribed under India’s Income-tax framework for foreign remittances through a structured workflow. The platform brings finance teams, tax professionals, business stakeholders, and Chartered Accountants together on a single system, providing
 

  • Centralized documentation

  • Real-time status tracking

  • Role-based access controls

  • Audit-ready records and comprehensive audit trails

  • Enhanced visibility across the compliance lifecycle
     

ERT is available as a standalone solution or alongside Nexdigm’s advisory and managed services support, and can be deployed within an organization’s existing compliance ecosystem.
 

The launch represents an important milestone in Nexdigm’s journey from being technology-enabled to becoming increasingly technology-led, reflecting the firm’s broader push to convert client-facing expertise into scalable, licensable technology products.

 

“ERT represents our ability to translate the expertise and insights built over decades of client engagement into scalable technology solutions that address real business needs. It is designed to align with our clients’ evolving needs and to strengthen the value we deliver as their business environments grow more complex. ERT marks an important step in extending this approach across Nexdigm’s growth and client proposition,” Mayank Lakhani – Co-CEO, Nexdigm.
 

“Foreign remittance compliance involves multiple forms, stakeholders, approvals, and supporting documents. The compliance complexity increases with transaction volume. ERT consolidates these requirements into a single, structured process, enabling greater consistency, reduced manual intervention, and stronger oversight. The solution is designed to make the overall remittance process simpler, more controlled, and more efficient to execute,” Maulik Doshi, Managing Director – Direct Tax, Nexdigm.
 

About Nexdigm

Nexdigm is an Indian firm operating globally, delivering consulting, technology, outsourcing, and professional services across industries, helping companies address challenges across all stages of their business lifecycle. Through our direct operations in the USA, Poland, the UAE, and India, we serve a diverse client base spanning multinational corporations, listed companies, privately owned businesses, and family-owned enterprises across more than 50 countries.

Sahajanand Medical Technologies Secures Regulatory Approval in Egypt for Supraflex Cruz Coronary Stent

Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT) has received regulatory approval from the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Central Administration of Medical Devices, for its Supraflex Cruz Sirolimus Eluting Stent System, marking the company’s entry into a new market in Africa. This EDA approval gives physicians in Egypt access to the Supraflex Cruz platform and strengthens SMT’s broader expansion strategy in new markets.

 

According to World Health Organization data, ischaemic heart disease was the leading cause of death in Egypt in 2021, underscoring the country’s substantial cardiovascular disease burden.¹ By making SupraFlex Cruz available to Egyptian interventional cardiologists, SMT is expanding access to its clinically evaluated, coronary stent platform. This milestone also advances SMT’s commitment to improving access to cardiovascular care and saving lives.

 

“Egypt is an important addition to SMT’s international footprint and strengthens our presence in Africa. Expanding access to our coronary technologies in this market advances our commitment to supporting physicians, improving cardiovascular care and saving more lives around the world,” said Anil Suri, Chief Commercial Officer, at Sahajanand Medical Technologies.

 

At the TCT 2025, SMT reported findings from the TUXEDO-II and Multivessel TALENT trials. In TUXEDO-II, the one-year target-lesion-failure outcome for Supraflex Cruz was comparable with a contemporary, market-leading everolimus-eluting stent comparator. In Multivessel TALENT, Supraflex Cruz met the prespecified non-inferiority endpoint for the 12-month patient-oriented composite outcome when compared to an industry-standard contemporary drug-eluting control stent.

 

About Supraflex Cruz

Supraflex Cruz DES belongs to the Supraflex family of stents, which, through a series of clinical trials including the TALENT trial and has demonstrated safety and effectiveness comparable to the drug-eluting stents evaluated in these trials.

 

About SMT (Sahajanand Medical Technologies)

SMT (Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited) is a medical devices company with a portfolio of technologically advanced medical devices across vascular and structural heart intervention. SMT offers an extensive portfolio of products focusing on vascular intervention and was the first company in the world to receive CE certification for a DES with a biodegradable polymer. SMT has a global presence, exporting products to more than 75 countries, as on March 31, 2025.

 

For further updates, please the website or follow SMT on LinkedIn.

 

Disclaimer

Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, an initial public offer of its equity shares and has filed a draft red herring prospectus dated July 25, 2025 (“DRHP”) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) and the stock exchanges. The DRHP is available on our website at www.smtpl.com as well as on the website of SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in, Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited at www.motilaloswalgroup.com, Avendus Capital Private Limited at www.avendus.com, HSBC  Securities  and  Capital Markets (India) Private Limited at www.business.hsbc.co.in and Nuvama Wealth Management Limited at www.nuvama.com and and the websites of the stock exchange(s) at www.nseindia.com and www.bseindia.com, respectively. Any potential investor should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and refer to the Red Herring Prospectus, including the section titled “Risk Factors” of the Red Herring Prospectus when available, for details. Potential investors should not rely on the DRHP for any investment decision.

 

References

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Nexdigm Launches ERT, its First Licensed Technology Solution, to Simplify Foreign Remittance Compliance

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Nexdigm, a leading Indian-origin professional services and business consulting organization, today announced the launch of ERT (Easy Remittance Tool), its first licensed technology solution for corporates. ERT simplifies and streamlines foreign remittance compliance for organizations managing cross-border transactions. Purpose-built digital platform helps organizations streamline Indian foreign remittance compliance through a unified compliance workflow, process automation, and stronger governance.
 

Nexdigm Launches ERT, its First Licensed Technology Solution, to Simplify Foreign Remittance Compliance
 

As businesses continue to expand their global footprint, foreign remittance compliance has become increasingly complex. Organizations making payments outside India must manage tax documentation, certifications, approvals, and regulatory submissions throughout the remittance process. Coordinating these requirements across multiple stakeholders and managing extensive documentation through emails, spreadsheets, and fragmented communication channels can create operational inefficiencies, limited visibility, and increased compliance risks.
 

ERT was developed by Nexdigm’s international tax and regulatory specialists, drawing on decades of professional services experience. ERT brings domain expertise and technology together to address this documentation-intensive area of cross-border business operations.
 

ERT digitizes and standardizes the end-to-end compliance lifecycle, enabling organizations to manage Form 145 and Form 146 requirements prescribed under India’s Income-tax framework for foreign remittances through a structured workflow. The platform brings finance teams, tax professionals, business stakeholders, and Chartered Accountants together on a single system, providing
 

  • Centralized documentation

  • Real-time status tracking

  • Role-based access controls

  • Audit-ready records and comprehensive audit trails

  • Enhanced visibility across the compliance lifecycle
     

ERT is available as a standalone solution or alongside Nexdigm’s advisory and managed services support, and can be deployed within an organization’s existing compliance ecosystem.
 

The launch represents an important milestone in Nexdigm’s journey from being technology-enabled to becoming increasingly technology-led, reflecting the firm’s broader push to convert client-facing expertise into scalable, licensable technology products.

 

“ERT represents our ability to translate the expertise and insights built over decades of client engagement into scalable technology solutions that address real business needs. It is designed to align with our clients’ evolving needs and to strengthen the value we deliver as their business environments grow more complex. ERT marks an important step in extending this approach across Nexdigm’s growth and client proposition,” Mayank Lakhani – Co-CEO, Nexdigm.
 

“Foreign remittance compliance involves multiple forms, stakeholders, approvals, and supporting documents. The compliance complexity increases with transaction volume. ERT consolidates these requirements into a single, structured process, enabling greater consistency, reduced manual intervention, and stronger oversight. The solution is designed to make the overall remittance process simpler, more controlled, and more efficient to execute,” Maulik Doshi, Managing Director – Direct Tax, Nexdigm.
 

About Nexdigm

Nexdigm is an Indian firm operating globally, delivering consulting, technology, outsourcing, and professional services across industries, helping companies address challenges across all stages of their business lifecycle. Through our direct operations in the USA, Poland, the UAE, and India, we serve a diverse client base spanning multinational corporations, listed companies, privately owned businesses, and family-owned enterprises across more than 50 countries.

Finnable Appoints Sreeram Iyer, Former Global COO at ANZ Banking Group's Corporate and Institutional Business, to its Board of Directors

Finnable, an RBI-licensed NBFC offering personal loans, loan against property, and consumer finance across India, today announced the appointment of Mr. Sreeram Ranganathan Iyer as a Non-Executive Nominee Director on its Board, effective May 2026, representing TVS Capital, an investor in Finnable.

 

Finnable appoints Mr. Sreeram Ranganathan Iyer as a Non-Executive Nominee Director on its Board, representing TVS Capital, an investor in the Company

 

TVS Shriram Growth Fund 3 and 4 (funds managed by TVS Capital) collectively invested Rs. 250 crore across two tranches in Finnable and the nomination of Sreeram Iyer is their commitment of capability capital to the investee companies.

 

With significant leadership experiences covering major markets like India, Singapore, Dubai, London, and Australia, Mr. Iyer’s expertise lies in digital transformation, adoption of new-age technologies, offshoring & governance in complex, and multi-cultural environments.

 

Other notable roles he has held include CEO of Scope International, Standard Chartered Bank’s global shared services arm, and more recently as an Independent Director and board-committee leader across several Indian companies.

 

Mr. Iyer holds an MBA from Henley Business School, UK, and is a qualified Company Secretary, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Cost Accountant, with executive leadership training from MIT, London Business School, and INSEAD Singapore.

 

Why it matters

Iyer’s appointment adds large-scale banking operations, digital transformation, and cross-border governance experience to Finnable’s Board, strengthening the Company’s capabilities as it scales its lending business.

 

“Sreeram brings exactly the kind of global banking scale and institution-building experience we need as we scale responsibly. His deep understanding of technology, governance and building high-performing institutions will be valuable as we strengthen our capabilities for the next phase of growth. His perspective, paired with TVS Capital’s continued partnership, gives us real confidence as we grow,” said Nitin Gupta, CEO, Finnable.

 

“I see real potential for Finnable to become one of India’s top five, profitable, well-governed NBFCs. As we grow, I believe Technology, compliance, governance, risk management, and balanced people-practices are necessary conditions to support the growth and ambition of Finnable. It’s a privilege to represent TVS Capital and to serve on Finnable’s Board,” said Sreeram Iyer, Board Member, Finnable.

 

About Finnable Group

Finnable Group is on a mission to make credit simple, fast, and fair for people who’ve long been overlooked and underserved by traditional lenders. Founded by Nitin Gupta and Amit Kumar Arora, the Company has grown into a Rs. 4,000 crore AUM lending business as of June ‘26, built on the belief that access to credit shouldn’t depend on who you know or where you bank.

 

The Group offers a range of lending products, including personal loans, loan against property (LAP), as well as consumer finance, catering to diverse customer needs. Finnable combines technology-led processes, data-driven underwriting and a customer-centric approach to simplify the borrowing journey, while maintaining a strong focus on responsible lending, risk management and compliance. As it continues to scale, the Company remains focused on building a sustainable lending franchise with strong technology, governance and customer-centricity at its core.

Kalki Koechlin Brings Fashion, Art and Purpose to Life with Max Fashion's Festive 2026 Collection

What happens when a painting leaves the canvas, a hand-carved block finds its way onto fabric, and fashion becomes a canvas for stories waiting to be discovered? This festive season, Max Fashion and Kalki Koechlin explore that idea through a collection that brings together fashion, art and purpose — one original artwork and one hand-crafted print at a time.
 

Kalki Koechlin wears a Sanganeri block print inspired by Japanese sakura blooms, brought to life through the craftsmanship of Sanganeri artisans
 

At the heart of it is Max Project New, Max Fashion’s purpose-led platform, which looks at fashion through a different lens, one where creativity begins beyond the design studio and finds its way into what people actually wear.
 

For its debut edition, Kalki and the Max Fashion design team went looking for work with a story behind it, eventually bringing together two very different worlds: the expressive work of specially-abled artists and the centuries-old craft of hand block printing from Sanganer. The result is a festive collection where the artwork isn’t merely inspiration, it is the design.
 

One of its most distinctive stories comes through the Kairassi Foundation, Chennai, a design-inclusive organisation that empowers specially-abled artists. Through the foundation, Max Fashion worked with three artists — Simron, Pavithra and Manas — translating their original paintings into fashion for the first time.
 

Simron’s watercolour landscapes bring an almost dreamlike quality to skirts, while Pavithra’s fluid ocean-inspired blues make their way across shirts. Manas, the youngest of the three, creates his artwork using a straw instead of a brush, giving his work a spontaneous, playful quality that now finds a new expression on a tote bag. These aren’t interpretations of their work; they are the artists’ original paintings, carried from canvas to fabric.
 

Kalki Koechlin wears original artwork by three specially-abled artists, translated from canvas to contemporary fashion for Max Fashion’s Festive 2026 collection
 

Then there is Sanganer, Rajasthan, where the same idea takes shape through a completely different craft. Working with artisans from Sanganer, Max Fashion developed an exclusive design created specifically for the collection, bringing together the quiet elegance of Japanese florals with the distinctive craft of Sanganer block printing. The original piece was painstakingly developed by hand — from carving the wooden blocks and mixing the colours to printing each layer of fabric, one colour at a time.
 

It is a meeting of two worlds — paint and pigment, canvas and cloth, contemporary expression and traditional craftsmanship — but the thought behind both remains the same: to celebrate the creativity, craft and stories behind what we wear.
 

“Fashion, for us, has always been more than what we wear, it’s a form of expression, a way to tell stories, and a platform that can create real impact,” said Sumit Chandna, CEO, Max Fashion. “Kalki shared a vision with us that we instantly connected with, and together we built on it, the idea that festive dressing could carry meaning, not just style. MAX PROJECT NEW brings that belief to life, whether through an artist’s brushstroke or an artisan’s hand-carved block. And this is only the beginning.”
 

For Kalki, the collection is rooted in the belief that fashion can carry something more personal than a trend. “I’ve always wanted festive fashion to feel like it’s saying something, not just selling something,” she says. “Whether it’s a tiny painted detail on a bag or a hand-carved print on a dress, you put it on and you’re carrying someone else’s story with you. I think that makes what you wear feel much more special.”
 

That spirit extends to how Kalki has approached the collection itself, styling it with an effortless, contemporary sensibility that moves beyond traditional festive dressing. Fluid silhouettes and unexpected combinations make the collection as relevant for a festive evening as they are for bringing a little more colour and personality into an everyday wardrobe.
 

The collection brings the stories behind its artwork and craft into everyday wardrobes, making creative expression part of how people dress and celebrate.
 

And while this may be the first chapter, Max Project New is designed to go much further. The initiative will continue across seasons, opening the door to new artists, craftspeople and creative voices and bringing their work into the world of fashion.
 

Because sometimes, new isn’t just a new look. It is a new story waiting to be worn.
 

The campaign captures that spirit with its line: “HOW NEW IS YOUR NEW.”

 

About Max Fashion

Max Fashion, a global fashion leader born in the Middle East in 2004 and now present across 20+ countries, has evolved into a global powerhouse of everyday style. With over 900 stores across markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India and Indonesia, the brand’s journey is defined by scale, speed and a deep instinct for contemporary fashion.
 

India sits at the heart of that growth story. Since opening its first store here in 2006, Max has become deeply woven into the country’s fashion landscape, celebrating 20 years in India this year. Today, the brand operates 530+ stores across 220+ cities, spanning over 5.8 million sq. ft. of retail space nationwide. This expansive footprint translates into over 1 million daily customer interactions and more than 130 million garments sold annually across men, women and kids.
 

Beyond its formidable scale lies its defining edge — the seamless blend of international design direction with an intuitive understanding of Indian preferences. From elevated everyday essentials to occasion-ready fashion for men, women and kids, Max captures the rhythm of modern India, delivering style that is current, versatile and deeply connected to its audience.

FDA Breakthrough Designation for XCath's Iris System Highlights Potential to Expand Access to Stroke Care in India

XCath Robotics, a medical device company advancing endovascular surgical robotics, has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Iris Surgical Robotic System for remote robotic-assisted mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

 

Dr Vitor Mendes Pereira and team

 

The FDA’s Breakthrough Devices Program is designed to support the development of medical devices that have the potential to provide more effective treatment for patients with life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating conditions. For XCath, the designation provides increased opportunities to interact with FDA experts and receive support during the regulatory development and review process as the company advances the Iris System.

 

“FDA Breakthrough Device Designation is an important milestone for our mission,” said Eduardo Fonseca, Chief Executive Officer of XCath. “We look forward to continued collaboration with the FDA as we advance the development and evaluation of the Iris System. The real-world learnings from our investigational cases are helping us shape the system to expand access to life-saving stroke care for the millions of patients we ultimately hope to serve.”

 

The designation follows XCath’s landmark March 2026 achievement: the world’s first remote telerobotic mechanical thrombectomy in a living patient. During a clinical investigation known as Operation Robo Angel, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira, operated the Iris System from a control station in Santiago, Panama, to treat a patient more than 120 miles away at The Panama Clinic in Panama City.

 

By enabling specialist physicians to operate on patients remotely, the Iris System could help break down the geographic barriers to specialist stroke care. Mechanical thrombectomy is widely regarded as the gold standard treatment for patients suffering a large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke – the deadliest and most disabling type of ischemic stroke. However, access to the procedure remains unequal.

 

The potential significance of remote treatment is particularly clear in India, which faces a growing stroke burden and significant disparities in access to specialist treatment. Stroke is the fourth biggest killer in India, resulting in 700,000 deaths each year. The country accounts for 10% of the global stroke burden, with cases rising 51% over the last three decades.

 

It is estimated that each year, more than 270,000 patients in India are eligible for a mechanical thrombectomy – but only 1,000-2,000 procedures are performed nationwide. Just 20% of the population lives within one hour of a stroke centre capable of performing a thrombectomy, while 55% of stroke and cardiac deaths are caused by a delay in seeking care.

 

For patients suffering an LVO stroke, the consequences of missing timely treatment can be devastating, with 77% of patients either dying or being left with severe disability. Globally, it is estimated that one in four adults will experience a stroke during their lifetime, yet the global median rate of access to mechanical thrombectomy is just 2.79%.

 

Next month, XCath is due to release a documentary about Operation Robo Angel.

Over Half of APAC Businesses Want Greater Control Over Strategic Data in Latest Digital Sovereignty Push, New Research Shows

Businesses around the world, including Asia Pacific, are seeking greater control over their sensitive and strategic data as growing concerns around AI, security and compliance push digital sovereignty higher up the boardroom agenda, according to the latest IDC InfoBrief commissioned by Expereo*.

 

Over half of APAC businesses want greater control over strategic data in latest digital sovereignty push, new research shows

The research found that 51% of APAC organisations prioritising digital sovereignty want to retain control over sensitive and strategic data, broadly in line with 53% globally. They are also placing greater emphasis on digital sovereignty than their global peers, with 38% viewing it as a top or high priority, compared with 33% globally. In addition, 43% of respondents from the region also rank it among the leading drivers of technology investment, compared with 30% globally. This highlights how governance, risk and compliance considerations are becoming increasingly important as organisations scale AI and cloud initiatives.

The findings suggest organisations are looking beyond traditional approaches to data governance as they seek to better manage risk, regulatory obligations and operational resilience. Among APAC organisations not using AI or only beginning implementation, 60% identify security, data privacy, compliance or digital sovereignty concerns as a significant barrier to AI adoption, while 54% of APAC technology leaders regard new security risks as a significant potential consequence of using AI.

Eric Wong, President, Asia Pacific at Expereo, says: “There is no single path to digital sovereignty across Asia Pacific. Businesses are navigating very different regulatory environments, cross-border data requirements and geopolitical risks, while accelerating their adoption of cloud and AI.

For multinational organisations, the challenge is maintaining visibility and control over how data and traffic move across markets without creating fragmented operations. As AI adoption accelerates, the network will become an increasingly important part of managing that complexity and enabling businesses to operate confidently across the region.


At Expereo, we help multinational businesses design and manage global connectivity around their regional, regulatory and operational needs, providing greater visibility into how traffic moves across complex digital environments. As AI adoption accelerates, this visibility will become an increasingly important part of helping organisations maintain control, manage risk and operate confidently across many jurisdictions.”

The report also highlights the growing commercial and regulatory pressures driving this shift and playing out differently across Asia Pacific. Among APAC organisations prioritising digital sovereignty, 16% say demands from customers or business partners to localise data are influencing their approach, compared with 22% globally.

For the full *IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo, “Enterprise Horizons 2026: Global Technology Leaders’ Priorities & Insights” (doc #XX, April 2026) please visit: (LINK)


Fact Sheet: APAC technology leaders prioritise sovereignty as AI, cyber risk and connectivity pressures converge
 

APAC technology investment priorities over the next 12 months

  • 65% of APAC organisations will prioritise security/cybersecurity.

  • 61% will prioritise AI or machine learning, including GenAI and agentic AI.

  • 55% will prioritise networking/connectivity, including bandwidth, SD-WAN and cloud connectivity.

  • 43% rank digital sovereignty among their top business priorities driving technology investment.

 

Control, compliance and cross-border risk are shaping digital strategies

  • 51% want to retain control over sensitive or strategic data.

  • 45% cite regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

  • 38% cite mitigating risks related to geopolitical instability.

  • 33% cite concerns over cross-border data transfers and jurisdiction.

 

AI is accelerating the need for greater visibility and control

  • 61% of APAC organisations are prioritising AI/ML investment over the next 12 months.

  • Among organisations already using AI, 40% say implementations have exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations.

  • 54% see AI creating new security risks as a significant future concern.

  • Among APAC organisations not using AI or only beginning implementation, 60% cite security, data privacy, compliance or digital sovereignty concerns as a barrier.

 

Networks are becoming a foundation for AI and sovereignty

  • Only 9% of APAC organisations say their network/connectivity infrastructure is fully ready to support new technology initiatives.

  • 54% say they are mostly ready, but still have gaps or weak areas.

  • 30% say current infrastructure can support current use but will soon need to be upgraded or replaced.

  • To thrive in an AI-driven environment, 57% need more flexible or scalable networks, 46% need to improve resilience and reliability, and 37% need networks that optimise cloud connectivity.

 

Market nuances across APAC

Market

Standout sovereignty driver

Australia

Retaining control over sensitive or strategic data: 56%

Malaysia

Retaining control over sensitive or strategic data: 55%

Thailand

Cross-border data transfer and jurisdiction concerns: 54%

Indonesia

Alignment with national digital sovereignty policies: 46%

Vietnam

Geopolitical risk mitigation: 47%

Singapore

Customer or partner pressure for data localisation: 24%

 

 

RUSAL Showcases Low-carbon Aluminium and Growing India Partnership at INNOPROM India 2026

RUSAL, one of the world’s largest producers of low-carbon aluminium, participated in the inaugural edition of INNOPROM India 2026, held from 9-11 September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It is the first edition of Russia’s flagship industrial exhibition to take place in India.

 

‘RUSAL’s exhibition stall at the inaugural edition of INNOPROM India 2026’

 

At its exhibition stall, RUSAL showcased its portfolio of low-carbon aluminium products, including its flagship ALLOW brand, which is produced using renewable hydropower.

 

The Company also highlighted its expanding engagement with India through strategic investments and workforce development initiatives that support closer industrial cooperation between India and Russia.

 

Mr. Roman Borisov, Regional Sales Director, RUSAL, said, “INNOPROM India brings together industry leaders, policymakers and businesses from both countries at a time of growing economic cooperation. Our participation reflects RUSAL’s long-term commitment to India through sustainable materials, industrial partnerships and workforce development initiatives that create value for both countries.”

 

RUSAL’s participation in INNOPROM India 2026 reflected its long-term commitment to India’s industrial development and its focus on strengthening resilient and sustainable aluminium supply chains.

 

The exhibition offered customers, partners, industry stakeholders and policymakers an opportunity to engage directly with RUSAL representatives, view product samples and discuss opportunities for collaboration across the aluminium value chain.

 

In addition to its exhibition presence, RUSAL executives participated in INNOPROM India’s business programme, including discussions on critical minerals, industrial cooperation and the future of India-Russia trade and economic engagement.

 

INNOPROM India 2026 is jointly organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India. The exhibition brought together companies from sectors including metallurgy, mining, engineering, chemicals and advanced manufacturing, providing a platform to explore new opportunities for industrial collaboration and bilateral trade.

 

About RUSAL

RUSAL is a leading company in the global aluminium industry and the world’s largest producer of low-carbon aluminium. In 2025, the Company accounted for 5.3% of global aluminium production and 4.7% of alumina. RUSAL has 45 factories across five continents. Ordinary shares of RUSAL are traded on the Hong Kong Exchange (stock code 486). Ordinary shares of RUSAL are traded on the Moscow Exchange (stock code RUAL).

 

For more information, please visit www.rusal.com

Volvo CE Launched EC650 Mining Excavator at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026, Showcased a Range of Construction and Mining Equipment Solutions

Volvo Construction Equipment India commercially launched the EC650, a 65T class excavator, a landmark addition to its mining line-up, at the bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026. Powered by the popular Volvo D13E engine delivering 435 hp, the EC650 is engineered for superior durability and best-in-class fuel efficiency, with a robust undercarriage, heavy-duty boom and arm, and advanced hydraulics built to withstand the toughest mass excavation and mining applications. The product is available for immediate deliveries to mining customers as the buying season begins. The product will also be available through Volvo’s Equipment-as-a-Service offering, reinforcing the company’s customer-centric approach to accelerating the adoption of advanced mining and construction solutions. Going beyond the machine itself, Volvo will support customers across the equipment lifecycle with connected services, productivity solutions, repair and maintenance agreements, and application-led offerings- helping improve uptime, efficiency and overall site performance while contributing to India’s infrastructure growth and the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

 

Key highlights:

  • EC650 launched and showcased as part of Volvo CE’s mining line-up at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026; product is available for immediate deliveries to mining customers as the buying season begins

  • Reinforces Volvo CE’s Aaj Banayein Kal campaign – a call to the country’s builders to come together in shaping India’s future by continuing to build the infrastructure that will support the next generation

 

Group Picture of Volvo CE’s EC650 Mining Excavator launch – bauma 2026

 

At the heart of Volvo CE’s stand in the Construction & Industrial zone is its wide 20-tonne excavator range – EC210, EC215 and EC220 – offering versatility across applications such as road construction, urban construction, quarrying, river-bed mining, etc., alongside the EC300, SD110, DD90 and L120 Electric Wheel Loader, with the EC480, EC650 and L150 taking centre stage in the Mining zone, application-led rather than product-led. 

 

The showcase ties into Volvo CE’s new campaign, ‘Aaj Banayein Kal‘ (“Let’s Build Tomorrow, Today”), which tells India’s infrastructure story through the dreams of its children and the contractors, customers and operators who build the nation every day – renewing Volvo CE’s call to every builder of India to come together and build tomorrow, today. 

 

Speaking at the event, Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, said: “India’s mining sector is operating at a scale and intensity like never before, and it demands equipment that cannot just perform reliably in the toughest and most demanding conditions, but also are fuel efficient and responsive to operators. With the EC650, we’re not just adding a machine to our mining line-up – we’re giving India’s mining operators a partner they can rely on for every shift. That’s the kind of dependability the country’s growth story needs, and that’s what we intend to deliver as India moves forward on its journey toward a stronger, more sustainable Viksit Bharat.” 

 

Reaffirming its long-term commitment to India, earlier, Volvo CE had announced investing in its Technology Centre in Bengaluru, which will drive R&D, localisation, and product innovation for India and the global markets. 

 

About Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is a leading international company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of construction equipment. Driven by passion, curiosity, and our overarching purpose to build the world we want to live in, we have earned a trusted position as a leader in the industry.

 

Beyond offering a diverse product range, we provide efficient global service and a suite of modern customer solutions. With a heritage spanning over decades, Volvo CE is recognized for its unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and superior quality. Central to our vision is a commitment to a more sustainable future in the construction equipment industry. We lead with cutting-edge technologies and innovative machines, emphasizing heightened productivity, efficiency, reduced carbon footprint, and a safer work environment. 

 

Volvo CE India products are supported by a nationwide dealer network, ensuring round-the-clock spares and support. Our dedicated aftermarket teams offer advice on various Volvo services to help maximize returns on investment. Backed by a team of professionals, a comprehensive product range, a global network, and a steadfast commitment to a greener future, we are positioned to empower our customers to Build a Better Tomorrow.

 

For more information, visit www.volvoce.com.

SMEs Save Up to 100 Hours a Month as flowpilot Brings Workflows Live in One Day

Every growing Indian business pays a hidden operational tax: manager-hours spent chasing stock figures, purchase approvals and payment follow-ups across spreadsheets and WhatsApp groups. Businesses using flowpilot by Svelto report saving up to 100 hours a month by converting these disconnected processes into live workflows-using AI to move faster while keeping critical business decisions under human control.

 

flowpilot turns plain English into live workflows in one day – AI builds at speed, while your people control every critical approval


flowpilot is an AI-powered Operations OS built on a straightforward observation: enterprise workflow software has often remained out of reach for Indian SMEs because of long implementation cycles, dependence on consultants and the need to replace systems that already work.


flowpilot takes a different approach. An operations manager describes a process in plain English-such as a purchase request, stock transfer or vendor onboarding-and flowpilot generates the forms, business rules, owners, approval chains and escalations. Initial workflows can go live within one day, without coding or replacing the accounting, CRM and spreadsheet systems the business already uses.


AI creates the workflow, but it does not take control of the business. Managers decide which actions require approval, who can approve them and when an issue must be escalated. Purchases, expenses, vendor onboarding and master-data changes pause for an authorised person before moving forward, with every decision recorded in an audit trail.


After seven months in the market, flowpilot supports 40 live workflows across Indian trading, distribution and services businesses.


“Owners don’t resist software. They resist the cure being worse than the disease,” said Yugal Kishore, CEO and Co-founder of flowpilot. “Long rollouts, consultants stationed in the office and being asked to abandon systems that teams have used for years create more disruption than value. We built the opposite: describe how your business already works, and the workflow can be running by evening. AI provides the speed, but your people retain control over every decision that matters.”


Approvals reach decision-makers through WhatsApp, Slack or email, so work does not wait for someone to log into another application. Owners receive a live view of what is pending, who is responsible and where work is delayed.


PV Enterprise, a trading and distribution business operating across four warehouses and three offices, moved stock movements, orders, approvals and payment follow-ups onto flowpilot from a combination of Tally, Zoho CRM, Excel and WhatsApp. The company now uses one live operational view while continuing to use Tally for tax compliance.


flowpilot supports workflows across operations, finance and procurement, including order tracking, inventory movement, purchase requests, vendor approvals, payment follow-ups and internal sign-offs.


For details or a live workflow demonstration, visit flowpilot.svelto.ai


About flowpilot by Svelto
flowpilot by Svelto is an AI-powered Operations OS for Indian SMEs and mid-market businesses, enabling same-day deployment of governed business workflows without code or system replacement.