TVS Motor Company, part of TVS VENU, has been ranked #1 globally in the ‘Durable Consumer Goods’ category in the annual ‘Best Stocks in the World’, ranking published exclusively by Germany’s leading business weekly WirtschaftsWoche, based on the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Value Creators analysis.

WirtschaftsWoche, founded in 1926 and celebrating its centenary this year, is Germany’s largest weekly business publication, widely read by senior executives, institutional investors and corporate decision-makers across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Its annual ‘Best Stocks in the World’ analysis is one of the most widely cited rankings of listed companies in the German-speaking region.

The independent study evaluated more than 2,000 listed companies across 35 industries worldwide. Over the five-year period from 2021 to 2025, TVS Motor Company delivered an average annual Total Shareholder Return of approximately 51 per cent — the highest in its global category, ahead of established peers from Japan, China, the United States, and India.

According to the analysis, TVS Motor’s performance was driven primarily by strong revenue growth (22 percentage points) and a premium market valuation (18 percentage points), complemented by improving profitability and continuous strengthening of the balance sheet. Notably, this profile aligns closely with the criteria the study identifies for resilient companies — profitable, growth-oriented, and financially disciplined, with reserves to withstand volatile market conditions.

Professor Sir Ralf Speth, Chief Mentor, TVS Motor Company, comments, “This recognition by WirtschaftsWoche and BCG is the result of the consistent implementation of Chairman Sudarshan Venu’s clear strategic vision. His passion for the company, deep understanding of markets and customers, openness to new technology, and attentiveness to the workforce create a values-based environment in which creativity and performance can flourish. Equally exemplary is the strong commitment to social responsibility.

With this mindset – the ‘TVS Way’ – and under outstanding corporate leadership, the TVS team wins numerous international awards year after year, including accolades for environmental stewardship and exceptional product quality. TVS is synonymous with quality and a strong commitment to the environment, rooted in the skill of its people and built on manufacturing excellence. In symbiosis with this commitment, the company continues to advance energy‑efficient solutions and strengthen its leadership in electric mobility.

Under TVS Motor Company’s ownership, Norton’s global resurgence is now clear. This storied and deeply revered brand is once again delivering a compelling combination of technology, design integrity and dynamism. I am confident TVS Motor Company is strongly positioned for the future – delivering sustainable growth, strengthening global competitiveness and creating long-term shareholder value – recognition goes to the whole TVS team for their hard work and commitment.”

In its most recent financial year (2025–26), TVS Motor Company has built further on this momentum, recording its highest-ever annual sales of 5.89 million units, a 24 per cent increase year-on-year, with international business growing 33 per cent across more than 90 markets. Revenue grew 30 per cent year-on-year to Rs. 47,270 crore, with operating PBT up 40 per cent to Rs. 4,975 crore and operating EBITDA margin improving 60 basis points to 12.9 per cent.

About TVS Motor Company

TVS Motor Company (BSE:532343 and NSE: TVSMOTOR), part of TVS VENU, 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 lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for four consecutive years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 90 countries in which we operate. 

For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com  

There are occasions in international commerce and diplomacy when one senses, with unusual certainty, that the matter at hand is not merely transactional, but civilisational in character. Such an occasion unfolded recently at an exclusive investors’ roundtable hosted by Invest Cyprus in the presence of His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, the 8th President of the Republic of Cyprus, where statesmen, technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors gathered in pursuit of a common proposition: the shaping of a new bridge between Indian innovation and European opportunity.

Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, with delegation members Evgenios Evgeniou, Dr. Nicodemos Damianou, Demetris Skourides joined by Avinash Mudaliar, CEO HT Labs

Representing HT Labs, the innovation and technology arm of HT Media Group, Avinash Mudaliar, Co-Founder and CEO, participated in discussions that traversed artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, startup ecosystems, media-tech, intellectual property frameworks, and the strategic evolution of Cyprus into a gateway for ambitious Indian enterprises entering Europe.

His Excellency President Christodoulides, who has rapidly emerged as one of Europe’s more reform-minded and globally outward-looking leaders since assuming office in 2023, has sought to reposition Cyprus beyond the narrow confines of geography and into the broader theatre of technology, innovation, and strategic diplomacy. A former diplomat, Foreign Minister, Government Spokesperson, and scholar of political science, the President brought to the proceedings both measured intellect and unmistakable strategic intent.

The engagement reflected the increasingly vigorous India–Cyprus Strategic Partnership, which is now extending well beyond diplomacy into investment, entrepreneurship, AI, digital transformation, media-tech, and innovation-led economic collaboration.

The proceedings commenced under the stewardship of Chairman Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman of Invest Cyprus, whose opening remarks set the tone for what would become less a ceremonial conference and more a pragmatic tête-à-tête between ecosystems.

With considerable elegance and strategic acuity, Evgeniou introduced His Excellency and commenced the discussion through references to India’s great entrepreneurial and technological narratives. By invoking Indian success stories — the rise of technology-led enterprises, startup dynamism, digital public infrastructure, and innovation at scale — he immediately established intellectual common ground between Cyprus and India.

The effect was unmistakable. The conversation moved swiftly beyond diplomatic pleasantries into substantive discussions around AI-led growth, startup acceleration, digital infrastructure, cross-border innovation, and the role of agile economies in shaping the next phase of global technological transformation.

Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman of Invest Cyprus, remarked, “During the investors’ roundtable, leading Indian companies and entrepreneurs had the opportunity to hear directly from His Excellency President Nikos Christodoulides about the prospects Cyprus offers as a springboard for growth into the European Union, a regional business hub for the wider Middle East, and an emerging investment destination across sectors ranging from technology and financial services to education, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and advanced innovation ecosystems.

We are extremely encouraged by the response and the depth of interest demonstrated by several major Indian enterprises. A number of companies expressed serious intent towards exploring investments and long-term strategic partnerships in Cyprus. We will now undertake systematic follow-up with participating organisations and entrepreneurs to facilitate deeper engagement, provide the necessary support frameworks, and explore tangible co-building opportunities in the near future.”

Particular attention was paid to Cyprus’s emergence as a business-friendly and innovation-oriented European base for Indian enterprises seeking expansion into EU markets.

Dr. Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, articulated Cyprus’s long-term vision with notable precision. He outlined a future-facing policy architecture centred around innovation sandboxes, AI enablement, startup acceleration, regulatory agility, and experimentation environments designed to allow companies to iterate rapidly while remaining connected to European frameworks and institutions.

Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist of the Republic of Cyprus, who has been actively engaging with the Indian technology and startup ecosystem since 2024, reiterated Cyprus’s ambition to emerge as a regional innovation hub and a strategic gateway into Europe for Indian enterprises. He highlighted the country’s globally competitive IP Box regime, which offers an effective tax rate as low as 3% on qualifying intellectual property income, alongside a 120% deduction on eligible R&D expenditure.

Indian companies already operating from Cyprus reinforced the country’s growing reputation as an intelligent European operating base for AI firms, SaaS enterprises, startups, digital platforms, and media-tech organisations seeking global scale.

HT Labs, widely recognised for its strengths across product engineering, artificial intelligence, consumer technology ecosystems, digital platforms, recommendation systems, content intelligence, and large-scale media-tech innovation, shared perspectives on the future of AI-led infrastructure and scalable technology systems.

Mudaliar’s participation drew particular interest owing to his long-standing experience across product, media, technology, and consumer internet businesses. Over the years, he has been associated with building and scaling several digital ecosystems and innovation-led products across media, entertainment, content discovery, and platform businesses. His experience in navigating the intersection of technology, AI, user behaviour, and digital transformation positioned him as one of the principal voices from the Indian delegation during the strategic discussions.

HT Labs also expressed strong interest in leveraging Cyprus’s sandbox environments and innovation-friendly regulatory frameworks to test and scale its emerging Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) and Slurrp businesses. Discussions explored the possibility of co-building opportunities across AI-led media systems, digital infrastructure, recommendation engines, content intelligence frameworks, and next-generation consumer engagement platforms, using Cyprus as an agile experimentation and European deployment base.

Speaking during the engagement, Avinash Mudaliar observed, “Cyprus is fast emerging as a strategic innovation bridge connecting India to Europe. What distinguishes the country is its ability to combine European market access with agile policymaking, startup-friendly thinking, and a deeply collaborative innovation ecosystem. The passion, consistency, and commitment exhibited by Cyprus towards building future-facing technology infrastructure is extraordinary. For Indian businesses seeking global scale in AI, media-tech, and digital infrastructure, Cyprus presents a compelling opportunity.”

Demetris Skourides remarked, “Cyprus is building a future-ready innovation ecosystem designed for global collaboration across AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. With strong incentives including the 3% IP Box regime, 120% R&D deductions, startup and digital nomad visa programmes, and a focus on entrepreneurial agility and international co-creation, we aim to become a trusted gateway for companies seeking long-term growth in Europe. The arrival of global innovation ecosystems such as Plug and Play and semiconductor design firm Tenstorrent, combined with the technology sector contributing nearly 16% to Cyprus’s GDP, is a strong signal of international investor confidence in Cyprus’s innovation economy.”

Special mention must also be made of Stavros Stavrou, President of the Cyprus-India Business Association, whose stewardship of the wider engagement ecosystem ensured that discussions retained both strategic seriousness and uncommon warmth. His efforts in strengthening India–Cyprus commercial and innovation relationships were visible throughout the proceedings, particularly in fostering an environment where governments, investors, startups, and technology leaders could engage with unusual candour and intellectual openness.

Following the formal roundtable discussions, both Stavros Stavrou and Demetris Skourides spent additional time in detailed post-session conversations around long-term India–Cyprus collaboration opportunities, AI ecosystems, innovation sandboxes, and the future of technology-led partnerships between Indian enterprises and Cyprus. These interactions moved beyond protocol and reflected a genuine intent towards sustained engagement, co-building possibilities, and strategic technology partnerships.

Their acknowledgement and appreciation of HT Labs’ participation reflected the seriousness with which the Cyprus ecosystem is approaching long-term collaboration with Indian innovation leaders.

By the conclusion of the roundtable, one truth had become abundantly clear: Cyprus no longer seeks merely to participate in the European innovation conversation. It seeks to shape it.

And for Indian enterprises standing at the threshold of global expansion, Cyprus is making an increasingly persuasive case that the road into Europe may well pass through Nicosia.

Reinforcing its commitment to preventive healthcare and building immunity beyond childhood, Fortis Hospital Mulund today announced the launch of its dedicated Adult Vaccination Clinic. The clinic, led by Dr Kirti Sabnis, Consultant – Infectious Diseases Specialist, Fortis Hospital Mulund, was inaugurated by Padma Shri Dr. Himmatrao Bawaskar, along with Dr S. Narayani, Business Head-Fortis Hospitals Maharashtra & Dr Vishal Beri, Facility Director-Fortis Hospital Mulund, in the presence of senior clinicians, hospital leadership and support staff, underscoring the importance of adult immunization in strengthening public health outcomes.

Adult Vaccination Clinic inaugurated at Fortis Hospital Mulund by (L-R) Dr S Amey, chief guest Padma Shri Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar, Dr K Sabnis, Dr V Beri, Dr S Narayani and Dr S Gore

The clinic addresses the growing yet often overlooked need for adult immunization, offering comprehensive vaccination counselling, risk assessment, and immunization services — all under one roof. It seeks to build awareness about the critical role vaccines play in protecting adults from diseases such as Influenza, Pneumonia, Hepatitis B, Shingles, Tetanus, HPV, and other infections that can significantly impact adult health and quality of life.

While vaccination is commonly associated with childhood immunization, adults too remain vulnerable to several infectious diseases due to waning immunity, ageing, chronic illnesses, occupational exposure, travel requirements, and compromised immune systems. The clinic will offer personalized vaccination recommendations based on an individual’s age, health status, lifestyle, travel plans, and medical history.

Speaking at the launch, Dr. Kirti Sabnis, Consultant – Infectious Disease Specialist, Fortis Hospital Mulund, said, “Strikingly, in India, 95% of deaths related to vaccine-preventable diseases occur in adults! Adult vaccination remains one of the most underutilized preventive healthcare measures in India. Many adults are unaware that protection from certain diseases declines over time and that vaccination continues to be important throughout life. Our Adult Vaccination Clinic has been designed as a one-stop destination where individuals can receive expert guidance on recommended vaccines and get vaccinated conveniently in the same visit. Through this initiative, we hope to improve awareness, increase vaccine uptake, and support healthier ageing.”

The clinic will also cater to individuals with special healthcare needs, including patients undergoing organ transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cancer treatment, or those living with chronic medical conditions that may require tailored immunization schedules.

Dr. Vishal Beri, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Mulund, said, “At Fortis Hospital Mulund, we believe that the future of healthcare lies not just in treating medical concerns, but in preventing them. The launch of the Adult Vaccination Clinic is an important step towards strengthening preventive healthcare in our community and empowering individuals to take proactive measures to protect their health. As life expectancy increases and chronic diseases become more prevalent, adult immunization assumes greater significance in reducing disease burden, preventing complications, and promoting healthy ageing. Through this initiative, we aim to make evidence-based vaccination services more accessible while fostering greater awareness about the role of immunization across every stage of life.”

Commenting on the importance of adult immunization, Padma Shri Dr. Himmatrao Bawaskar who joined in as the chief guest, said “Preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of a healthier society. Adult vaccination is a powerful yet often overlooked intervention that can prevent serious illnesses, reduce hospitalizations, and improve quality of life. Initiatives such as dedicated vaccination clinics play a crucial role in creating awareness and making preventive care more accessible to the community.”

Dr. S. Narayani, Business Head – Fortis Hospitals Maharashtra, said, “In India, while childhood vaccination has significantly improved public health outcomes, awareness around adult vaccination continues to remain limited. Through the launch of the Adult Vaccination Clinic at Fortis Hospital Mulund, we aim to bridge this gap by making expert guidance and access to vaccines more convenient. As healthcare rapidly shifts towards prevention, initiatives like these play a critical role in reducing the burden of infectious diseases, preventing complications that arise from gaps in adult immunity, and ensuring that people live not just longer, but healthier, more protected lives.”

The Adult Vaccination Clinic will function from Monday to Saturday between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM at Block A, OPD Area, Fortis Hospital Mulund, and will offer walk-in consultations, counselling, and vaccination services.

As India continues to focus on preventive healthcare and disease prevention, the launch of the Adult Vaccination Clinic marks an important step toward improving adult immunization coverage and strengthening community health outcomes.

About IHH Healthcare
IHH is a leading multinational healthcare provider shaping the future of care. Driven by our aspiration to Care. For Good., we unite medical excellence and innovation, pushing boundaries through our trusted brands such as Acibadem, Gleneagles, Fortis, Island, Mount Elizabeth, Pantai, Parkway and Prince Court. Across 10 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Türkiye, India and Greater China, our 70,000-strong team delivers world-class excellence every day, within and beyond our 140 healthcare facilities, including more than 80 hospitals. Our comprehensive services span the full healthcare continuum, from primary and ambulatory to quaternary care, complemented by diagnostics, imaging, rehabilitation, telehealth and home care. In partnership with our stakeholders, IHH is advancing value-based care, building a sustainable healthcare ecosystem and creating meaningful impact, as we work towards our vision to become the world’s most trusted healthcare services network. www.ihhhealthcare.com.

Kauvery Hospital Tirunelveli recently conducted a Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) awareness and training program for the staff of Southern Railways at Tirunelveli Railway Station. Organised with the support of the railway station administration, the program attracted more than 100 railway staff members and members of the public.
 

Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) awareness and training program
 

Kauvery Hospital had donated AED devices to Southern Railway in the past to strengthen emergency response preparedness at the railway station.
 

The training program will equip the railway staff to effectively use AEDs to provide immediate assistance during critical medical situations.
 

The program was led by Senior Doctor, Emergency Medicine, who provided practical training and demonstrations on the usage of AED machines and Basic Life Support techniques during emergency situations.
 

The session focused on creating awareness about immediate lifesaving measures that can be performed before advanced medical care arrives.
 

Dr. Lakshmanan, Medical Administrator of Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli, spoke about the importance of emergency preparedness and timely response in public places such as railway stations.
 

Railway Chief Medical Officer Dr. Raja Gobalan, along with the Railway Station Master and Railway Station Manager, attended the event and extended their full support in organising the program and ensuring the active participation of the railway staff members.

Parimatch, has released a new special review, delivering a fresh, insight-led take on the Indian T20 League season. In this breakdown, Parimatch Chief Cricket Analyst Eoin Morgan and Brand Ambassador Jonty Rhodes unpack the season’s biggest surprises and share predictions that are set to spark debate among the game’s most dedicated fans.

Parimatch Launches Exclusive IPL Mid-season Review with Eoin Morgan & Jonty Rhodes

Watching the Game Beyond the Scoreboard

What defines “Jonty & Eoin: Exclusive Indian T20 League Review” is its focus on expert interpretation over speculation. In a space often driven by odds and surface-level opinions, Parimatch positions this exclusive Indian T20 League mid-season review as a destination for deeper cricket intelligence. Fans who want to understand the game in depth will find this video compelling.

Rather than relying on blind luck, the Indian T20 League review is designed to help fans turn expert analysis into deeper understanding of match dynamics. Exclusive Review  is now available on official Parimatch platforms. Search “Jonty & Eoin: Exclusive” on YouTube to watch the full review and explore expert Indian T20 League predictions firsthand.

Why the Giants Are Struggling

Morgan’s analysis of Mumbai’s season highlights one of the biggest surprises of the tournament. “The one thing I’ve got completely wrong is how the Mumbai Indians were going to play… on paper they are as strong as anybody, but all of their senior players have underperformed,” he says.

Rhodes identifies a deeper structural issue in Chennai’s performances, pointing to a lack of leadership presence typically associated with MS Dhoni. “It’s almost as if the glue that was required to bring a team together just hasn’t been in existence,” he adds.

Young Talent on the Big Stage

The review also touches on rising young stars and the unusual pace at which they are breaking through. Morgan highlights 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Morgan reacts with admiration: “He’s an incredible young talent… only 15 now, which is just ridiculous… I can’t wait for the call that comes through saying he can’t play today because he forgot to submit his homework, he’s in detention!”

What Fans Don’t Always See

Beyond predictions, the review also looks at the less visible side of the game. Rhodes explains why even simple-looking catches are anything but easy in modern cricket. “There’s no such thing as an easy catch,” he says. Morgan also talks about player workload, travel, and recovery, and how it affects performance across a long season.

Follow along to compare your own predictions with Eoin Morgan and Jonty Rhodes — and see how expert insight can reshape the way you read the game.

Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, today announced the appointment of Sandeep Bhushan to its Board of Directors, bringing in a seasoned leader with deep expertise in technology businesses, monetisation, and consumer trust at scale.

Truecaller Appoints Meta & Samsung Veteran Mr. Sandeep Bhushan to its Board

Bhushan brings in over 25 years of experience across consumer, digital, and media businesses. He most recently served as India Director of Global Marketing Solutions at Meta, where he built and led a multi-billion-dollar business, helping catalyse broader digital economic participation in the company’s largest and most complex market.

His career spans leadership roles at Samsung, where he led marketing and operator partnerships for its smartphone business, and at WSJ-Mint, where he was a founding member and COO, helping build one of India’s most influential business media platforms. Prior to this, he started his career at Unilever and held leadership roles for over a decade. This unique combination gives him a rare perspective across advertisers, platforms, and media ecosystems.

Truecaller is actively pivoting its advertising strategy from a reliance on traditional programmatic display ads toward a diversified, high-intent B2B SaaS model and premium, rich-media formats. This pivot is designed to reduce dependence on third-party ad partners and instead maximize revenue through direct business relationships.

Bhushan’s expertise in navigating complex consumer and media markets, designing monetisation strategies and balancing growth with long-term user trust is expected to play a key role in shaping the company’s next phase of expansion.

Truecaller has seen strong growth in recent years, with over 500 million active users globally and a rapidly expanding advertising and enterprise verification business, particularly in high-growth markets such as India, Middle East and LATAM.

Commenting on his appointment, Sandeep Bhushan said, “Truecaller has built a powerful platform at global scale, where trust and monetisation must evolve together. As digital ecosystems mature, getting this balance right becomes a key differentiator. I look forward to engaging with the Board and management team to help shape the next phase of the company’s continued growth journey.”

Nami Zarringhalam, Co-founder of Truecaller, said, “Sandeep’s appointment to the Board marks an important addition. His strong background in scaling monetisation and consumer franchises across top global platforms will bring valuable perspective to our journey, along with a strong understanding of high-growth markets like India and APAC. His experience will be invaluable as we continue to scale our multiple revenue streams.“

Bhushan is currently a Board member at Traya Health. He holds no shares in Truecaller and is considered independent in relation to the company, its management, and its major shareholders.

About Truecaller

Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for over 500 million active users, with more than a billion downloads since launch and close to 68 billion unwanted calls identified and blocked in 2025 alone. The company has been headquartered in Stockholm since 2009 and has been publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since October 2021.

Visit www.truecaller.com for more information.

For most of the last decade, the Indian used car market was framed as a fallback. It was the option buyers considered when a new car felt unaffordable, when the loan didn’t come through, when waiting for a fresh model felt unrealistic. The Gears of Growth 2025 report by Cars24 and Team BHP records the moment that framing changed. The report states plainly that used cars are no longer a backup option. They have become a consistent, first-choice decision made throughout the year. The data behind this statement is striking, and the implications for India’s automotive industry are larger than the line itself suggests.

Cars24 x Team BHP Gears of Growth 2025 Report

Year-round demand is the clearest signal of a mature market

The single most telling number in the report is that every month of 2025 contributed between 6 percent and 10 percent of annual used car volumes. There were no festive surges. There were no off-season slumps. The Indian used car market simply hummed along at a steady pace through the calendar. As the report puts it, when a market stops depending on festivals, discounts, or external triggers, it signals maturity.

This is a meaningful shift. The traditional Indian auto market has long been defined by sharp peaks around Diwali, Onam, Navratri, and year-end discount cycles. New car sales still ride this rhythm. The used car market, the Gears of Growth 2025 report suggests, has moved past it. Demand has decoupled from the calendar, and buying decisions are being made when they are needed, not when they are subsidised.

Intentional buying, not opportunistic buying

The report describes 2025 buyers as intentional and need-driven. They are not waiting for discount windows. They are buying when their life situation calls for it, when financing comes together, when the right model becomes available. This is the behaviour of a primary-market consumer, not a fallback one.

Two factors are anchoring this shift. The first is affordability. The report observes that affordability continues to guide pre-owned car buying decisions, with consumers prioritising value retention and lower ownership costs as rising new car prices reshape the market. As new car prices climb, used cars are not just attractive, they are increasingly the more rational option for a value-conscious household.

The second is trust. The report notes that consistent monthly engagement reflects growing trust in the used car ecosystem, as buyers gain confidence in certified inspections, transparent pricing, and seamless digital discovery. In other words, the same buyer who would have hesitated over a used car a few years ago now has the verification, pricing transparency and digital tools to feel confident in the decision.

Premiumisation reinforces the first-choice story

Used cars being the first choice does not mean buyers are choosing less. The Gears of Growth 2025 report finds that premium used car demand is led by models such as Creta, City, Nexon and Elite i20, indicating a strong appetite for feature-rich vehicles. Buyers are increasingly upgrading within a controlled budget, preferring newer-age vehicles with higher trims and better safety features.

Premiumisation in the used car market, the report says, mirrors new car trends but remains firmly value-oriented. Feature depth, safety credentials and brand trust are emerging as key decision drivers in premium used car purchases. This is the language of a buyer who is choosing, not settling.

The five-year price arc that backs this up

The average selling price of a used car in India has moved from ₹4.49 lakh in 2021 to ₹5.66 lakh in 2024, before settling at ₹5.47 lakh in 2025. A modest GST-driven correction aside, the longer arc is one of steady upgrading. The Gears of Growth 2025 report attributes the ASP rise to four factors: a shift toward newer model years, rising demand for premium body types like SUVs and premium hatchbacks, feature and variant premiumisation, and supply constraints in newer vehicles.

All four are first-choice buyer behaviours. None of them reflect a market of last resort. They reflect a market where buyers know exactly what they want and are paying for it.

What this means for India’s automotive industry

The structural shift the Gears of Growth 2025 report describes has direct implications for how the Indian auto industry should think about its consumer. The used car buyer of 2025 is not a downgraded new car buyer. They are a different consumer making a different kind of decision. They are buying year-round, researching digitally, validating their choices through reviews and inspections, and increasingly paying for feature-rich, premium models.

For carmakers, dealers, financiers and digital platforms, this means the used car market is no longer a derivative segment. It is a primary one, with its own demand patterns, its own decision drivers and its own consumer logic. The framing of pre-owned as backup, as compromise, as substitute, no longer matches the data.

As the Gears of Growth 2025 report concludes, pre-loved cars are no longer a second choice made on compromise. They are the smarter first move, balancing aspiration, value and reliability. In a market this large, that is a structural moment worth noticing.

JACK&JONES continues its biggest season yet with the next chapter of its Spring Summer ’26 collection. Anchored in the cultural forces driving today’s generation forward, the campaign unfolds across three distinct volumes – Music, Rush, and Travel – each a bold statement in its own right.
 

JACK&JONES blends sport, street and denim in new ‘Rush’ drop
 

Vol.02 is designed for the chase – the constant pull towards what excites you, drives you and keeps you moving. This campaign is built around the idea of everyday adrenaline: the thrill of doing, expressing, moving and living in the moment. It speaks to a mindset that is energetic, instinctive and always in pursuit of what’s next. Through Vol.02, JACK&JONES shows up for those who are driven by momentum and built for life in motion.

Five athletes. Five worlds. One relentless energy. Motorsport athlete Harith Noah, footballer Vikram Partap Singh, dancer Nasir, BMX rider Rahul, and skateboarder Kushal — each with their own arena, their own rules, their own way of moving. Rush was built around that. Utility-driven fits that move with you, graphics that hit like adrenaline, and denim that doesn’t flinch under pressure. This is what happens when attitude, discipline, and identity show up in every stitch

Denim carries the chapter – technical in construction, raw in feel. Structured fits, clean washes, and detailing that earns its place. Built to perform without looking like it’s trying.

Rush is a headspace – the kind that kicks in when the stakes are real and the outfit still has to land. These four bring that same locked-in, eyes-forward energy to every frame. No hesitation. Just movement.

Volume 1: Music set the tone with India’s indie scene – artists Loka, Wazir Patar, and Aksomaniac, and a full brand takeover at Bangalore’s UN40 festival.

Volume 3: Travel wraps the season – sun-worn, unhurried, and built for wherever you disappear to next.

The JACK&JONES Spring Summer ’26 collection is available across stores nationwide and online at www.jackjones.in.
 

Watch JACK&JONES I Vol.02 Designer For The Chase: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP8WNW8LdXs
 

About JACK&JONES

More than a quarter of a century ago, we set out to take on the world. We were just a few guys with our first jeans collection and a passion for denim that couldn’t be denied.
 

Many years later, we’re still just one of the guys and it’s still all about jeans, but we’ve added a few more people to our team along the way. And yes, we know it takes more than a pair of good jeans to cover a guy’s wardrobe needs. So, we cover the full range from casual classics, neat suits, accessories, and footwear. Basically, we’ve got it covered for every occasion you might end up in. That’s why we like to think of ourselves as more than just a brand. We’re brotherhood, a club, a community – bonded by denim. And in that community, we have one objective – being there for our guys. Our universe is a drama free zone, shopping is made easy. It’s good jeans with good vibes. This is the philosophy behind our brand.
 

JACK&JONES India currently has 79 exclusive brand outlets & 417 shop-in-shops spread across the country. JACK&JONES is available online with www.jackjones.in and present with leading online partners.

About BESTSELLER India

BESTSELLER India is part of BESTSELLER, a family-owned fashion company founded in Denmark, Europe in 1975. Worldwide, BESTSELLER is present in 44 countries through more than 2,800 chain stores and 16,000 external multi-brand stores. Read more about BESTSELLER at www.bestseller.com. Today, we provide fast affordable fashion for women, men, teenagers, and children. Our products are available online, in branded chain stores and in multi-brand and department stores across the world. BESTSELLER India markets and sells the BESTSELLER brands JACK&JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY, Selected, JACK&JONES Junior & VERO MODA Girl. BESTSELLER India currently has 256 exclusive brand outlets and is present in over 1519 shop-in-shops in external multi-brand stores throughout India.

On three acres of land in Hanumanthapura village along Karnataka’s NH-48 corridor, 1360 saplings now stand rooted in the soil – each one part of a larger effort to restore ecological balance, strengthen biodiversity, and build long-term climate resilience.

Hands in the soil, hearts with the planet

Implemented by The Art of Living through Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (VVKI), with CSR support from Dynapac Company, the tree plantation initiative brought together corporate employees, volunteers, and local communities in a collective act of environmental responsibility. More than a plantation drive, the project was designed as a long-term ecological intervention – one that combines environmental restoration with community participation and sustainable rural development.

Planting for Resilience, Not Just Green Cover
As climate change, rising temperatures, and environmental degradation continue to impact rural landscapes across India, increasing green cover has become both an ecological necessity and a community priority.

The plantation project focused on species that could deliver long-term environmental, social, and livelihood benefits. A total of 12 native and ecologically significant species were planted, including Neem, Arjuna, Bamboo, Tamarind, Mahua, Jackfruit, Karanja, Amla, Banyan, Audumbar (Indian Fig), and Jamun varieties.

These species were carefully selected not only for their ecological resilience, but also for their ability to support soil conservation, groundwater retention, biodiversity, nutrition, and rural livelihoods.

For example:

• Karanja improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation

• Arjuna supports soil and water conservation

• Neem contributes to natural pest control and air purification

• Bamboo helps bind soil while offering livelihood potential

• Mahua, Jamun, Tamarind, and Jackfruit provide nutritional and economic value to rural communities

Together, the plantation creates a more resilient ecological landscape capable of withstanding heat stress and changing climate conditions.

A Community-Led Green Initiative
The plantation activity was carried out in Hanumanthapura village, Karnataka, after assessing soil suitability, water availability, and local community participation.

Employees of Dynapac Company actively participated in the plantation drive alongside VVKI volunteers and local residents, turning the initiative into a collaborative environmental effort rather than a one-day event.

The implementation followed a structured process:

• Site preparation and pit digging

• Soil enrichment using organic inputs

• Plantation using appropriate spacing techniques

• Watering and protection measures

• Ongoing monitoring and maintenance

Local volunteers and community members also participated in awareness activities focused on environmental protection and long-term stewardship of the saplings.

Environmental Impact

• Increased green cover

• Improved biodiversity

• Better soil moisture retention

• Reduced soil erosion

• Enhanced climate resilience

Social Impact

• Greater awareness around environmental conservation

• Increased youth and volunteer participation

• Stronger community ownership of ecological initiatives

Long-Term Economic Benefits
Several of the planted species are fruit-bearing or economically useful, creating future livelihood opportunities for local communities. Species such as Bamboo and Mahua can also contribute to supplementary rural income over time.

Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability
A key focus of the initiative has been post-plantation care and community ownership.

Regular watering schedules, periodic monitoring, organic fertilisation, and local protection mechanisms have been put in place to improve sapling survival rates and healthy growth. Community participation has also helped prevent grazing-related damage and strengthened accountability at the local level.

The project demonstrates how relatively small-scale interventions, when thoughtfully designed and collectively implemented, can contribute meaningfully to environmental restoration.

By planting 1,360 trees across three acres, the initiative has laid the foundation for long-term ecological benefits while reinforcing the importance of collaboration between NGOs, corporates, volunteers, and local communities in addressing climate and environmental challenges.

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As Fortis Hospital Kalyan marks its 20th year of healthcare services in the Kalyan-Dombivli-Ambernath region, the hospital yesterday inaugurated its newly upgraded Emergency Department. Unveiled by Shri. Abhinav Goel (IAS), Municipal Commissioner, Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation, Dr S. Narayani, Business Head-Fortis Hospitals Maharashtra, Dr Ashutosh Pandey, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Kalyan and Dr Sudhir Gore, Head – Trauma & Emergency Services, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, the department is one of the most advanced emergency care facilities in the region.
 

Upgraded Emergency Department unveiled at Fortis Hospital Kalyan by (L) Dr Pate, Dr Manoj, Dr Patil, Dr Pandey, KDMC’s Mr Goel (IAS), Dr S. Narayani, Dr Gore & Dr Mahajan
 

Over 20 years, the specialists at Fortis Hospital Kalyan’s Emergency Department managed over 60,000 emergencies. The department’s emergency case mix includes 33% medical emergencies, 31% cardiac emergencies, 24% surgical emergencies, and 12% neurological emergencies reflecting the full spectrum of regional emergencies. Every case has contributed to a growing understanding of how emergencies unfold in this region, this includes insights into when they peak, how they present, and how fast they escalate. This extensive clinical experience has shaped the redesign of the new Emergency Department, prioritizing rapid triage, bedside diagnostics, and multidisciplinary coordination during time-sensitive situations.

The upgraded department’s four emergency beds and one negative pressure isolation room are designed to handle the full spectrum of emergencies. The resuscitation bays are each equipped with continuous cardiac monitoring, ventilation, and defibrillation capabilities. Direct connectivity to the Cath Lab and ICU ensures that every critical intervention begins at the bedside, not after a transfer. The department is further supported by a digital triage system with a real-time bed management dashboard to improve emergency response efficiency.

The Emergency Department brings together emergency specialists, cardiologists, neurologists, trauma experts, and critical care specialists to manage a wide spectrum of emergencies including heart attack, stroke, trauma, septic shock, Pulmonary Embolism, snake bite, rail/ road trauma, cardiac arrest, etc.

Matching the ambition of the upgraded department, Fortis Hospital Kalyan simultaneously announced Code QRT 2.0, an initiative that takes emergency preparedness beyond the hospital walls and into the city. The first phase of Code QRT, hosted in 2025, trained primary care physicians across Kalyan-Dombivali to identify and stabilise critical patients before transfer. Code QRT 2.0 takes that foundation and builds a network around it. Fifteen key hospitals across Kalyan-Dombivali, identified by Fortis Hospital Kalyan, will now be a part of a coordinated emergency response system, connecting emergency physicians, specialists, first responders, and neighbouring facilities into a single, seamless chain of care. The goal of the initiative is simple; no critical patient should fall through the gap between one facility & the next and receive adequate treatment within the golden hour.

Shri. Abhinav Goel (IAS), Municipal Commissioner, Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation, who graced the inauguration ceremony said, “Kalyan has always been a city of arrivals. People come here for work, for opportunity, for a better life. Today, this city is home to millions, and as it grows, it cannot have gaps in its emergency infrastructure. Fortis Hospital Kalyan has been a pillar of healthcare for two decades, and will continue to be a caregiver for the next two. Yesterday’s inauguration tells every resident, old and new, that this city is not just growing outward. It is growing stronger from within.”

Speaking about the launch, Dr. Ashutosh Pandey, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, said, “The launch of the upgraded Emergency Department marks 20yrs of saving and enriching the lives of people across Kalyan. Over the years, emergency care requirements across the region have evolved significantly, both in scale and complexity. The upgraded department reflects every lesson we’ve learned and is built for speed and precision. Code QRT 2.0 multiplies those learnings across 15 partner hospitals the Kalyan-Dombivali region, creating a network where emergency stabilisation, referral, and access to definitive care happen without delay. Together, these two initiatives represent our strongest commitment yet to the communities we serve.”

Commenting on the hospital’s departments clinical outcomes, Dr. Sudhir Gore, Head – Trauma & Emergency Services, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, said, “Every design decision in this department traces back to a real patient, a real emergency, and a real lesson. Over the years, our teams have consistently focused on building a protocol-driven emergency response system to deliver outcomes exceeding international benchmarks. We have achieved door-to-balloon times as low as 28 minutes in a patient that had suffered a heart attack, against the global benchmark of 90 minutes. Similarly, we have achieved door-to-needle time of 15 minutes in a patient who had suffered a stroke.” 

Highlighting the larger vision behind the expansion, Dr. S. Narayani, Business Head – Fortis Hospitals Maharashtra, said, “Kalyan is one of the fastest growing urban centres in this region, and Fortis Hospital Kalyan is growing with it. Yesterday’s inauguration is the beginning of the next chapter of healthcare in the city. Emergency care is where hospitals prove their commitment, and we intend to keep ours for the next two decades as well.”

The inauguration also featured leading specialists associated with the hospital’s emergency response ecosystem, including Dr. Zakia Khan, Director – Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Rakesh Lalla, Additional Director – Neurology; Dr. Vivek Mahajan, Director – Structural Cardiology; and Dr. Manoj Kumar, Consultant – Emergency Medicine, Dr Sandeep Patil – Chief Intensivist, alongside the hospital’s emergency and critical care leadership teams. For nearly two decades, Fortis Hospital Kalyan has ensured that patients with critical emergencies does not have to leave the city to seek medical intervention. With Code QRT 2.0 Fortis Hospital Kalyan brings advanced emergency intervention closer to of communities that need it.
 

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