A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows you to contribute a fixed amount at regular intervals, helping you approach investing in a structured and predictable manner. This approach may support investors who prefer consistency and wish to build investing habits that align with their financial horizon.

How an SIP can potentially help build a regular investing habit

By understanding how it works and the factors you may consider, you may be better placed to make informed decisions that suit your needs.

Understanding how a Systematic Investment Plan works

A Systematic Investment Plan allows you to invest a chosen amount at a set frequency. This method spreads contributions over time, which may help you participate in the market without relying on one-time investment decisions. You may choose the contribution amount based on suitability, your financial horizon, and the level of market participation you are comfortable with.

When you explore how a Systematic Investment Plan functions, you may notice that it encourages regular investing rather than timing market movements. This habit-building approach may support long-term financial discipline for investors who prefer systematic contribution patterns.

Building disciplined habits through regular investing

One of the important aspects of a Systematic Investment Plan is the consistency it brings. When you contribute regularly, you may be able to focus more on building habits that help you stay committed to your long-term financial approach.

For example, contributing Rs. 1,000 every month over a few years may show how regular investing builds momentum over time.

This steady pattern may make it easier to stay aligned with your financial goals, while giving you the flexibility to adjust contributions when required.

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How a Systematic Investment Plan may support long-term investing

A Systematic Investment Plan may help you stay invested across different market phases. When contributions are spread out, the likelihood of staying invested over longer periods may increase. This approach may offer benefits when combined with a clear understanding of risks, your financial horizon, and your expected contribution pattern.

Investing through a Systematic Investment Plan also aligns with a structured approach to markets. Instead of focusing on short-term changes, you may concentrate on the overall pattern of regular investing. This may make the experience more predictable and may help reduce the impact of short-term volatility on your decision-making.

Key considerations before starting

Before starting a Systematic Investment Plan, you may consider factors such as your monthly budget, your investing horizon, and the kind of exposure you are comfortable with. Assessing these elements may help you choose a contribution amount that feels suitable and sustainable over time.

You may also consider whether you prefer a long-term or medium-term approach. Reviewing your contributions periodically may support better alignment with your financial situation. The objective is to create a steady rhythm that you may comfortably maintain.

Placing a Systematic Investment Plan within your overall financial approach

While deciding how a Systematic Investment Plan fits into your financial approach, you may look at how it works alongside other options you are evaluating. The consistency of contributions may complement your savings behaviour, helping you gradually build a market-linked corpus that reflects your investing style.

In this context, equity mutual funds may be one of the instruments available to implement your Systematic Investment Plan, depending on your suitability and preferences. Understanding how it works within your broader financial framework may support more informed decisions as you plan.

You may explore funds like equity mutual funds to understand how a systematic investment plan could help.

Conclusion

A Systematic Investment Plan offers a structured way to build disciplined investing habits. By making regular contributions, you may stay aligned with your financial approach while gradually participating in the markets. The flexibility to choose contribution amounts, review them periodically, and stay invested over time may support your long-term objectives. Taking the time to understand how it works, and reviewing its place within your broader financial considerations, may help you move towards a more consistent investing pattern.

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

Esri India, a leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), today announced the launch of ‘Bharat ENVI,’ a geospatial image processing and analysis software. This launch of ‘Bharat ENVI’ brings world-class remote sensing and analytics capabilities to ‘Indo ArcGIS’ users, allowing them to make more informed decisions for better governance and economic growth.

ENVI has long been recognized worldwide as a leading solution for extracting actionable insights from remote sensing data from various sources, including satellite, drone, LiDAR, SAR, multispectral, and hyperspectral sensors. It is tightly integrated with Esri’s ArcGIS platform and lets GIS users seamlessly access and analyze imagery to solve critical problems with confidence.

Indian GIS user organizations can now combine the power of Indo ArcGIS with Bharat ENVI, leveraging the large repository of Indian content and AI models in ‘Indo ArcGIS Living Atlas’. This tightly integrated capability is crucial for a range of activities, including land-use planning, resource management, and effective policy implementation.

Bharat ENVI also includes an essential toolset, accessible to both experts and new users. This intuitive toolset allows satellite imagery users to automate the extraction of features like water bodies, mining pits, crops, settlements, etc., from readily available satellite datasets, such as Landsat 8, Sentinel-2, and Sentinel-1. It is also capable of extracting building footprints and detecting ships through advanced deep learning techniques.

Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “The introduction of Bharat ENVI strengthens the geospatial technology ecosystem in the country. As organizations increasingly rely on satellite imagery and remote sensing for planning, sustainability, and national development, Bharat ENVI’s advanced analytics will significantly complement the capabilities of Indo ArcGIS, widely used across India.”

The availability of Bharat ENVI will enable more than 1.2 million ArcGIS users from over 6500 organizations in India to access powerful ENVI image processing tools directly within the ArcGIS environment, while benefiting from localized datasets, analytical tools, and AI capabilities.

SPR Construction Private Limited (SPR) has secured Rs. 750 crore of investments from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree), one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers, with USD 209 billion in assets under management. This investment marks a major milestone for SPR City – Chennai’s largest integrated township – and reinforces global investor confidence in the project’s strong fundamentals.

Oaktree Capital Invests Rs. 750 Crore in Market of India at SPR City, Boosting Chennai’s Largest Township

The funds will accelerate the completion of SPR’s flagship developments:

• The Market of India, and

• The Mall of Madras,

together expected to redefine not only Chennai but also Southern India’s Shopping and Trade Landscape.

This investment is projected to unlock value for 3.5 million sq. ft. of commercial assets, mainly covering:

• Mall of Madras Coming with 6-Screen Cinema & over 300+ Branded Stores

• Market of India comprising 3000+ units serving categories like Gems & Jewellery, Electronincs, Building material, Textile & Acessories, Imported items, Packed foods & Multiple commodities

This investment is a very small fraction of the asset value expected to be unlocked in the next 8–12 months. This funding also allows full repayment of existing Altico Capital debt on the project.

Combined, the two assets will form the largest multi-commodity trade and shopping destination across South Asia (SAARC nations).

As per trends, any commercial place generates direct employment for one person and indirect employment for three people for every 100 sq. ft.

With this analogy, 3.5 million sq. ft. of Market of India and Mall combined will generate direct employment for 35,000 people and indirect employment for over 100,000 people, thus transforming the socio-economic landscape of not only North Chennai but the entire Southern India, in terms of trade and shopping.

Why Oaktree Invested

Oaktree’s decision follows extensive due diligence conducted by leading global advisors including Deloitte (financial & tax), AZB Partners (legal & title), Knight Frank (technical & cost), and Planmaxx (mall advisory & feasibility).

The key factors influencing the investment include:

• Strong asset coverage and high sales visibility

• The rapidly rising prominence of the Perambur Mill area, located just 4 km from Chennai Central — drawing parallels to Mumbai’s Lower Parel mill transformation

• SPR’s leadership in delivering high-rise and integrated township developments in Chennai

SPR has previously raised capital from JM Financial, Piramal, and LIC Housing, all of which have been fully repaid due to the project’s robust revenue generation.

The partnership with Oaktree further enhances SPR’s credibility with institutional investors, lenders, and homebuyers, ensuring timely delivery of the next phase of SPR City. With over 55% of retail space already leased and strong progress across residential and commercial components, SPR City is poised to emerge as the transformative growth hub of North Chennai.

For more details, please visit: www.sprindia.com.

AssisTech Foundation (ATF), India’s first ecosystem enabler for Assistive Technology (AT), is proud to announce that Prateek Madhav, Co-Founder and CEO at ATF, has been conferred the prestigious National Award for the empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs) by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E), Government of India.

Prateek Madhav receiving the National Award from the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu

Prateek Madhav received the award under the Individual Excellence category: Divyagata ke Kheshtra Mein Sarvshresth Anusandhan / Navpravartan / Utpad Vikas (Best Research / Innovation / Product Development in the Field of Disability). He was honoured with this award at New Delhi by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions towards the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

The National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities are presented annually by the DEPwD and MoSJ&E on December 3rd – The International Day of Persons with Disabilities to honour individuals and institutions that have made exceptional contributions to promoting inclusion and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

Speaking on receiving the honour, Prateek Madhav, Co-Founder and CEO, AssisTech Foundation said, “This recognition is deeply humbling and reinforces our commitment at ATF to building a more inclusive world through the power of Assistive Technology. It is not just a personal milestone but a reflection of the incredible efforts of our entire ecosystem – our startups, mentors, partners, and the disability community, who continue to drive innovation with purpose and passion. As we step into the next phase of AT ecosystem growth, we are excited to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to further accelerate impact and unlock new possibilities for inclusion.”

The award is a testament to Prateek’s vision and leadership in advancing India’s AT ecosystem. Under his guidance, ATF has established India’s first platform dedicated to fostering innovation in AT, supporting over 500+ AT startups, accelerating 65 AT ventures, and positively impacting the lives of over 1 million PwDs across the country.

About AssisTech Foundation (ATF)

AssisTech Foundation (ATF) is India’s first Assistive Technology (AT) ecosystem enabler that focuses on empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by enabling Learning, Livelihood, and Living opportunities (3Ls of Empowerment). ATF does this by harnessing the power of AT and supporting the development of innovative technology products and services. In a span of 6 years, ATF has impacted the lives of over 1 million Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) through its high-impact programs and initiatives and has established a network of over 500 AT Startups in the country. ATF is accelerating 65 AT Startups as part of its portfolio, which have collectively developed 120+ AT products and secured over 60 patents.

M5 Mahendra Group, one of Bengaluru’s most trusted and fastest-growing multi-business conglomerates, celebrated a landmark year marked by prestigious recognitions across key sectors. The awards highlight the Group’s rapid expansion, design excellence, customer-first focus, and long-term commitment to social and community development. Together, these honors reaffirm M5 Mahendra Group’s strong and rising influence in South India’s evolving real estate and business landscape.
 

M5 Mahendra Group wins at AMA Awards 2025
 

Leading this milestone year, Mr. Mahendra Nagaraj, Vice President, M5 Mahendra Group, received the Visionary Leadership Award at the AMA Awards 2025, hosted by the American Management Association, a globally reputed institution with a 100-year legacy. This award reflects his strategic foresight, people-centric leadership style, and his pivotal role in driving innovation-led growth across all Group verticals.
 

This year, M5 Mahendra Group earned multiple honors across its residential, commercial, architectural, retail, and CSR initiatives, including:

Best Residential Community Award

Excellence in Architectural Design Award

Outstanding CSR Initiative Award

Best Shopping Mall of the Year

Visionary Leadership Award
 

These recognitions showcase the Group’s exceptional performance across residential development, architectural innovation, retail excellence, and community-focused initiatives.
 

Speaking on the occasion, Mahendra Nagaraj, Vice President, M5 Mahendra Group, said, “These recognitions reinforce our vision of building future-ready communities and businesses that positively impact the people who engage with them. Every award is the result of our teams’ dedication across residential, commercial, retail, and social-impact initiatives. This milestone year strengthens our commitment to innovate, uphold our values, and create environments that shape the urban future in a meaningful way.”
 

As the Group expands its footprint across Bengaluru and beyond, it remains firmly committed to its mission of creating enriching, sustainable, and forward-looking ecosystems. With award-winning developments, diversified businesses, and strong leadership, M5 Mahendra Group is well-positioned to play a transformative role in India’s real estate and business future.

About M5 Mahendra Group

M5 Mahendra Group is a Bengaluru-based organization with over four decades of leadership in building a fully backward-integrated ecosystem for the construction, real estate, financial services, retail, and manufacturing sectors. The Group has established trusted brands across the value chain, including M5 Mahendra Homes, Mahendra Arto, M5 E-City, JeevanMahendra Chits, Mahendra Souharda Credit Co-operative Limited, Bharath Cement Products, Bharath Blue Metals, and Mahendra Agri Estate.
 

Known for its unwavering commitment to quality, ethics, and customer-centric values, M5 Mahendra Group has empowered thousands of families and enterprises across multiple sectors. The Group continues to strengthen its position as one of Bengaluru’s most dynamic, diversified, and trusted business conglomerates.

• A Partnership Announced at Full Throttle—No Humans Required

• Fast Just Got Faster: Sting Energy ® Enters Speed Culture with Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

• The landmark global partnership with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team begins in 2026

Sting Energy, the electrifying energy drink by PepsiCo and the Official Team Partner of Formula 1®, shifts into a new gear as it partners with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. In a first-of-its-kind moment for both Formula 1 and brand partnerships, Sting Energy and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team let the car deliver the news through a digital film. No podium. No script. Just a precision-tuned lap where the engine’s roar sharpened into an unmistakable “STINGGGGGG.”

Sting Energy X Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team 

The announcement not only announces the partnership but also sets the tone for what Sting will bring to race weekends – more energy, more speed, and a deeper connection between fans and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.

Soon after the video dropped, leading creators took to social media to share their reactions and excitement about the news and the way it was communicated creatively by a car.

“This partnership unites performance, energy, and flavour under one banner – connecting three of PepsiCo’s most iconic brands with the world’s most successful Formula 1 team,” said Eugene Willemsen, Chief Executive Officer, International Beverages at PepsiCo. “Through Gatorade, Sting, and Doritos, we’re inside the culture of the sport, fueling both the athletes and the fans who live for the thrill of F 1. Partnering with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team reflects our shared commitment to performance, innovation, and excellence – values that define both our organizations.”

Toto Wolff, Team Principal & Chief Executive Officer, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, said, “Welcoming a company with a portfolio as strong as PepsiCo’s into our partner ecosystem is another sign of the strength of our team and our sport. As a brand, they align perfectly with our ethos of chasing ultimate performance through innovation and excellence. Gatorade’s expertise in sports science, Sting’s youthful energy, and Doritos’ cultural relevance each bring something unique. Together, they create a partnership that not only supports our team’s performance but also enhances the experience for our fans around the world.”

Richard Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, said, “We’re delighted to welcome PepsiCo to the team. Their expertise in this sector will help us deliver great experiences for our guests and fans at the track and beyond. It’s a partnership that adds real value to how we operate day-to-day and how we connect with people around the world.”

With growing confusion around which cooking oils are truly healthy, the ongoing podcast series aims to help Indian households make informed, science-based choices. An episode that features nutritionist Sakshi Lalwani, who clarifies everyday concerns about cooking oil selection, label reading and safe cooking practices. The episodes blend relatable food conversations with evidence-led insights on fats, nutrition and the important role palm oil plays in Indian kitchens.

Nutritionist Sakshi Lalwani Debunks Myths on Palm Oil, Labels and Everyday Nutrition

Episode Highlights

In the first Episode, Sakshi explains the basics of palm oil, a plant-based oil extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree. She breaks down how palm olein is naturally trans-fat free, stable at high temperatures, and contains Vitamin E tocotrienols and, the red palm oil contains beta-carotene, a source of provitamin A. She highlights palm oil’s balanced fatty acid mix (around 50% saturated, 40% monounsaturated and 10% polyunsaturated fats) and emphasizes that smart cooking habits, not the elimination of any one oil, are key to healthier meals.

In the next Episode, she unfolds the increasing appearance of “No Palm Oil” labels and explains how these tags are largely marketing-led, designed to create a perception of being healthier without reflecting true nutritional value. She advises listeners to look beyond front labels, check the ingredients list, and understand what oils are used as a replacement when palm oil is removed.

What Science Says About Palm Oil

The series highlights that palm oil, when used as part of a balanced diet, contains beneficial compounds such as tocotrienols and carotenoids (in red palm oil), which are powerful antioxidants. Food science shows that palm oil is stable at high temperatures, resistant to oxidation, neutral in flavour, has a long shelf life, less chances of forming harmful compounds as compared to other vegetable oils, and is naturally trans-fat free and does not need to go through the process of partial hydrogenation. It also absorbs less oil into food, leading to crisp and evenly fried dishes.

Aligned With ICMR Dietary Guidelines

Sakshi reinforces the ICMR–NIN Dietary Guidelines (2024), which recommend keeping visible fats to 25–30 g per person per day and rotating different plant-based oils to maintain a balanced fatty acid profile. Within this approach, palm oil is positioned as one of several suitable options for everyday Indian cooking.

Supporting India’s Edible Oil Goals: NMEO–OP

The episodes also briefly reference India’s broader edible oil needs. Under the Government of India’s National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO–OP), multiple states are expanding oil palm cultivation due to its high productivity, yielding 5–8 times more oil per hectare compared to many other oilseeds crops, helping strengthen domestic supply and reduce reliance on imports.

Understanding ‘No Palm Oil’ Labels

The conversation also aligns with recent views from industry bodies such as IFBA and OTAI, which have noted that “No Palm Oil” claims can mislead consumers. The episodes encourage shoppers to prioritise the overall nutrient profile, ingredient quality, rather than relying on a claim on the front of a pack.

Link to Episode 5: www.instagram.com/p/DQx7TR7gZH6/
Link to Episode 6: www.instagram.com/p/DRmZs1TgSH9/

About the Series

This is a six-episode podcast series by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) designed to address misinformation and share scientific facts about palm oil in a simple, relatable way.

Each episode brings expert voices and everyday perspectives to topics like nutrition, health, and sustainability  helping listeners replace myths with understanding. With these conversations, MPOC hopes to encourage balanced, fact-based discussions and highlight palm oil’s rightful place as a versatile, nutritious, and sustainably produced edible oil.

Kitchens today are evolving beyond function – they’re becoming spaces of comfort, style, and daily connection. Yet, even in modern homes, everyday cooking often brings challenges that disrupt that experience. Recognising this, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., a brand trusted for innovation and quality, has introduced two new premium solutions under its theme ‘Smart Inside, Stunning Outside’ – the Viona Hobs Series and the Eliteo BLDC Chimney Series. Together, they combine elegant aesthetics with thoughtful design, helping consumers create their dream kitchens. Providing peace of mind to consumers, these launches reflect Crompton’s commitment to addressing the evolving needs of Indian households.

In most Indian kitchens, the challenges extend beyond just cooking. Spilled milk or water often seeps beneath burners, leading to hygiene concerns and damage, while hob installations can create slab-cutting worries. Many households also find cleaning tedious or postpone upgrades due to layout constraints. At the same time, families want faster cooking with less gas consumption, and seek stylish yet safe appliances that complement their lifestyle. Similarly, heavy smoke during frying or roti toasting, oil accumulation that clogs chimneys, and the need to remember manual auto-clean cycles remain everyday frustrations. Consumers also increasingly desire chimneys with powerful suction, quieter operations, and advanced BLDC motor technology at an affordable price. Designed with these needs in mind, the Viona Series Hobs and Eliteo BLDC Chimneys offer intuitive solutions that simplify cooking, ensure safety, and elevates the modern kitchen experience.

This innovation reflects Crompton’s focus on creating appliances that are both high-performing and deeply intuitive. Some of the standout features of the Viona Hobs Series include:

• Sealed Burners System: One of the most common kitchen issues is liquid seepage into burners, especially during milk or water spills. Viona’s sealed burner design prevents this, ensuring hygiene, avoiding internal damage, and reducing cleaning time — delivering convenience and peace of mind every day.

• Direct Flame Burners: Specially designed for Indian cooking styles, the vertical flame ensures faster, more even heat distribution. This not only saves time but also improves energy efficiency, making it ideal for heavy-duty meal preparation.

• Flame Failure Device: If a flame goes out accidentally, this built-in safety feature automatically cuts off the gas supply — reducing leakage risks and ensuring a safer cooking environment.

• Hybrid Hobtop Design: For homeowners who want a sleek hob without modifying their kitchen slab, Viona’s dual-use format offers flexibility. It functions as both a built-in hob and a countertop appliance, making it ideal for rented homes, remodels, or upgrades without civil work.

Crompton Viona Hobs

Equally, the Eliteo BLDC Chimney Series has been crafted to directly address common frustrations faced in Indian kitchens:

• Rapid 1900 m³/hr Suction: Smoke-filled kitchens can make cooking stressful. With its powerful suction capacity, Eliteo clears smoke, fumes, and odours in seconds — creating a fresh, breathable atmosphere and making every cooking experience more comfortable.

• Intelligent AutoClean: Remembering to clean chimneys is often inconvenient. Crompton’s patented AutoClean technology solves this by automatically cleaning the chimney after every 30 hours of usage. This not only saves time and effort but also maintains consistent performance with zero manual intervention.

• Smart On: Cooking often begins in a hurry, and switching on appliances can feel like an extra step. With its inbuilt thermal sensor, the chimney powers on automatically when it detects cooking activity. This seamless, hands-free feature ensures the kitchen stays fresh without a second thought.

Crompton Eliteo BLDC Chimney

Speaking about the launch, Aarushi Agarwal, Head – Large Kitchen Appliances and New Businesses, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., said, “At Crompton, innovation isn’t just about adding new features — it’s about solving real, everyday challenges through deep consumer understanding to make it meaningful and relevant. Over the decades, this approach has helped us drive leadership across categories like Fans and Pumps. The Eliteo BLDC Chimneys and Viona Premium Hobs reflect that same Crompton promise of ‘Consumer First’. We are true to our promise of ‘Smart Inside and Stunning Outside’ with high performance sealed burners that take the hassle out of cleaning to hybrid sleek designs for versatile usage, intelligent chimney cleaning that cleans the chimney on its own so you can focus on the joy of cooking, without the stress of cleaning. It’s our endeavour to make the modern kitchen more intuitive, designed around you, and a source of pride with its modern aesthetics. With these launches, we aim to redefine what Indian families can expect from premium cooking appliances: elegant, efficient, and thoughtfully designed.”

To support the launch, Crompton has rolled out a high-impact, multi-platform campaign across digital channels such as Meta and YouTube, complemented by engaging social media content and strong in-store visibility. The campaign highlights Crompton’s commitment to meaningful innovation that is rooted in real consumer needs.

The Crompton Viona Hobs Series and Eliteo BLDC Chimneys are now available across authorised retail outlets nationwide. With their modern design, durable build, and performance-driven features, they provide a reliable, enjoyable cooking solution that seamlessly fits into today’s aspirational Indian kitchens.

The dual launch of the Viona Hobs Series and Eliteo BLDC Chimneys marks a focused expansion of Crompton’s premium kitchen appliance portfolio — offering a blend of modern aesthetics, practical innovation, and everyday ease. Designed for both homemakers and working professionals, they reflect the growing demand for smart insight-driven upgrades that enhance the kitchen experience.

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

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

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, has been recognised by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Mind the Bridge as one of the Top 100 Corporate Startup Stars (CSS) worldwide. BPCL is the only Indian organisation featured in this prestigious global list of CSS, which is a celebration of the world’s most exemplary corporate champions of startup collaboration.
 

L to R: Marco Marinucci, Founder and CEO Mind the Bridge, Arun Jhawar, Deputy General Manager (Finance) (Strategy-CVC), BPCL and Santosh N Kale, General Manager (Maintenance) MR, BPCL
 

The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the International Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Paris. The Corporate Startup Stars Awards 2025 recognized 100 top companies from the Forbes Global 2000 and Fortune Global 500 that demonstrate outstanding commitment to open innovation, startup engagement, and ecosystem development.
 

Commenting on the recognition, Shri Sanjay Khanna, Chairman and Managing Director, BPCL, said, “We are honoured to be recognised among the 2025 Top 100 Corporate Startup Stars. This global accolade is a testament to Bharat Petroleum’s commitment to building an open innovation ecosystem that fosters entrepreneurship in the country. Through our startup initiative ‘Ankur’, we are catalysing breakthrough solutions that will make energy cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable. As BPCL marks its 50th year of shaping the future of energy, we remain committed to partnering with startups to advance technologies that will accelerate India’s energy transition and strengthen BPCL’s position as an integrated energy company of the future.”

Since its launch in 2016, ‘Ankur’ has supported 30 startups offering innovative solutions in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Asset Integrity, Industrial IoT, Inspection, Predictive Maintenance, Safety Technologies and other emerging domains. The ‘BPCL Ankur Fund’ has been established to invest in promising early-stage startups aligned with BPCL’s strategic priorities and future roadmap.
 

Congratulating the winners, John W H Denton AO, Secretary General, ICC, said, “Innovation remains the cornerstone of global economic growth. ICC is proud to support businesses that drive meaningful impact through collaboration from emerging startups to established corporations working together to shape the future of global commerce.”
 

Alberto Onetti, Chairman, Mind the Bridge, added, “BPCL is a strong case of how a large corporation can strategically drive innovation by partnering with startups and investing in them. Through Project Ankur, BPCL has developed a platform that accelerates the adoption of new technologies, while nurturing early-stage entrepreneurs in India’s evolving energy sector through initial grants. To further this goal, BPCL launched the BPCL Ankur Fund, which enables strategic investments in startups by providing equity funding. This approach allows startups to scale their solutions within the BPCL ecosystem.”

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

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

Bharat Petroleum is integrating its strategy, investments, environmental and social ambitions to move towards a sustainable planet. The company has Electric vehicle charging stations at 6500+ Fuel Stations. With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing an ecosystem and a road-map to become a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering communities by supporting several initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.

About International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the institutional representative of more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries. ICC’s core mission is to make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. Through a unique mix of advocacy, solutions and standard setting, we promote international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation, in addition to providing market-leading dispute resolution services. Our members include many of the world’s leading companies, SMEs, business associations and local chambers of commerce.
 

For more info: iccwbo.org | @iccwbo.
 

About Mind the Bridge
Mind the Bridge is a global innovation advisory firm that empowers economies through entrepreneurship and innovation. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Barcelona, Seoul, Tel Aviv, New York and Milan, it has been working as an international bridge at the intersection between startups and corporates since 2007. Mind the Bridge scouts, filters, and works with 10,000+ startups a year supporting global corporations with open innovation initiatives that translate into curated deals with startups (POCs. procurement, investments, and/or acquisitions). It also provides corporates with advisory services and benchmarking on innovation strategies and structures. Mind the Bridge developed MTB Ecosystem, an AI-powered open innovation matching platform for innovation ecosystem hubs and corporates. Mind the Bridge, in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce, annually runs the “Corporate Startup Stars”, which recognize the world’s most startup-friendly global corporates, and “Startup Ecosystem Stars” Awards, that aims at identifying the public and private organizations focused on supporting Innovation in their respective ecosystems.
 

For more info: mindthebridge.com | @mindthebridge.

Truecaller today released a new analysis of how India’s 400 million urban smartphone users engage across apps, revealing strong habitual usage patterns and a premium, high-intent audience profile. The study is based on passive mobile behaviour data from VTION’s urban smartphone panel, extrapolated to India’s full urban base.

Truecaller launches the state of trust & attention report

The report highlights how Truecaller has become a daily high-attention touchpoint for millions of Indians. With 310 million active users in India and 450 million globally, the platform plays a distinctive role in how people verify, respond, transact and make decisions in low-noise, high-intent moments.

“Users come to Truecaller in a trust mindset. They open the app looking for clarity and confidence before taking action, and that behaviour creates naturally high-attention moments. This study shows how those trusted, high-intent interactions contribute to meaningful incremental reach and help brands engage audiences who are ready to act,” said Archana Roche, Global Head of Measurement, Truecaller.

Link to the report – ads-media.truecaller.com/a6c8fce4-7912-41d1-b4f5-99c2f7392b10

Key highlights of the report

Methodology

The analysis is based on VTION’s passive mobile behaviour measurement panel which captures real continuous app usage signals. The dataset reflects 400 million urban smartphone users and is extrapolated from the August 2025 panel with 95 percent confidence.

The report shows that Truecaller provides 26 to 38 percent verified incremental reach with audiences that are typically over and above other digital channels. This habitual high-frequency engagement creates additive attention rather than overlapping impressions.

About Truecaller and Truecaller Ads
Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for over 450 million active users, with more than a billion downloads since launch and close to 56 billion unwanted calls identified and blocked in 2024 alone. The company has been headquartered in Stockholm since 2009 and has been publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since October 2021. Advertising the primary revenue stream for Truecaller. Truecaller Ads serves 5 billion impressions every day and is trusted by over 10,000 brands.

About VTION
VTION is a digital intelligence platform that provides passive mobile-behaviour measurement and insight on India’s smartphone users, helping marketers plan with precision and understand real audience action. More info – www.vtion.ai