The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), the apex industry body for India’s private markets, will host the Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) & Exits Forum 2025 on 2^nd December in New Delhi. Supported by 360 ONE as the Title Partner, Cooley as the Legal Partner, Peak XV Partners as the Gold Partner, and ably supported by BIRAC, MGB Advisors and Uniqus Consultech – the Forum will convene India’s leading domestic allocators, policymakers, fund managers and ecosystem participants for a focused dialogue on expanding homegrown pools of capital. The Forum will also feature the on-stage launch of the DII Report 2025 by IVCA–360 ONE–CRISIL, a first-of-its-kind study on India’s domestic capital landscape.

IVCA’s DII & Exits Forum 2025 to Bring Policymakers and Investors Together to Deepen India’s Domestic Capital Base

The IVCA DII & Exits Forum arrives at a significant moment for India’s investment landscape. With AIF commitments touching ₹14.2 trillion as of mid-2025 and the industry delivering consistently strong performance across venture capital, private equity, credit and real estate, the country is witnessing a growing appetite for long-term private-market exposure. Yet, the participation of domestic institutional investors remains limited—well below global benchmarks—highlighting the need for deeper engagement, enabling regulation, and more robust exit pathways.

Speaking ahead of the Forum, Rajat Tandon, President, IVCA, said, “Domestic LP participation in AIFs has crossed 52%, signalling a structural shift in India’s private markets. This growing confidence from homegrown institutions must now translate into deeper allocations. India’s next decade of value creation will be shaped by how rapidly we mobilise our own pools of long-term capital.”

Reflecting on the rise of domestic LPs, Sameer Nath, CIO & Head, Venture Capital & Private Equity, 360 ONE Asset, said, “Domestic institutional investor (DII) capital in alternative assets has truly come of age. The impact of DIIs is growing in size and scope across venture capital, private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure. DII LPs are backing new investment themes and established strategies with steady conviction. Homegrown GPs are challenging global peers, filling gaps and strengthening ecosystem capacity. The rise of DII capital in India’s private market mirrors trends in other economies as well as in India’s public market. At 360 ONE, we are thrilled to partner with IVCA to promote this critical initiative.”

As domestic ownership in India’s public markets exceeds foreign ownership for the first time in 22 years—and mutual fund AUM crosses ₹75 trillion—the shift toward a more stable, Indian-anchored capital base is already underway. The DII & Exits Forum 2025 seeks to build on this momentum by examining how similar depth can be created within private markets through policy support, stronger reporting standards, and market-appropriate structures for long-term institutional investors.

The Forum will also spotlight the evolving exit environment, with India recording 552 IPOs between FY23 and FY25 and strong momentum across SME listings. Speaking on this, Rajan Anandan, MD, Peak XV & Surge, Co-Chair IVCA VC Council and IVCA Executive Committee Member said, “India is emerging as the ‘Startup IPO Capital of the world’. Indian startups are scaling faster as our markets are getting deeper and a vibrant capital ecosystem is providing a fertile environment for IPOs. This combination of scaled companies and IPO-led exits have taken our startup ecosystem to new heights, signifying a new era of maturity and value creation.”

Better recycling of capital increased domestic equity inflows, and strengthening governance standards are contributing to a maturing ecosystem—creating a more stable foundation for private-market investments. Speakers from PFRDA and BIRAC will join industry leaders to discuss policy coordination, liquidity solutions, secondaries, and regulatory reforms required to accelerate DII participation.

On the role of India’s capital markets in enabling this shift, Shashwat Tewary, Capital Markets Partner, Cooley, noted, “India’s maturing capital markets ecosystem and high-quality base of corporate issuers is driving successful exits and capital inflows. At Cooley, we leverage our cross-border expertise to help founders, issuers, investment banks and sponsors navigate capital markets complexity with confidence, ensuring transactions align with both local frameworks and international best practices.”

With India’s startup, innovation, infrastructure and deep-tech sectors poised for their next phase of growth, the discussions at the Forum are expected to help define how domestic capital can play a greater role in shaping an Aatmanirbhar investment ecosystem.

About Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA)
The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital (IVCA) is a not-for-profit, apex industry body promoting the alternate capital industry and fostering a vibrant investing ecosystem in India. IVCA is committed to supporting the ecosystem by facilitating advocacy discussions with the Government of India, policymakers, and regulators, resulting in the rise of entrepreneurial activity, innovation, and job creation in India and contributing towards the development of India as a leading fund management hub. IVCA represents 500+ funds with a combined AUM of over $350 billion. Our members are the most active domestic and global VCs, PEs, funds for infrastructure, real estate, credit funds, limited partners, investment companies, family offices, corporate VCs, and knowledge partners. These funds invest in emerging companies, venture growth, buyout, special situations, distressed assets, and credit and venture debt, among others.

An SIP calculator helps you estimate how regular investments may grow over time and gives a way to test different savings plans. By entering the monthly amount, an expected rate of return and the investment horizon, you may get an indicative view of what your systematic contributions might become, which may help you plan goals such as retirement, education or a large purchase.

Planning your investments with an SIP calculator

What is an SIP calculator

An SIP calculator is a digital tool that projects the potential value of recurring investments made through an SIP. It uses your monthly contribution, an annualised rate of return converted to a monthly rate, and the investment duration to compute the compounded value over time. The output is an estimate that may help you compare different contribution levels and time horizons.

How the calculator computes projected value

Behind the scenes, the SIP calculator applies a compounding formula to monthly SIP investments and accumulates returns over each period. The result shows the likely trajectory of your savings if the assumed return materialises. Because the projection relies on an assumed rate, actual outcomes may differ from the estimate.

For example, if you invest Rs. 5,000 every month for 10 years at an assumed annual return of 12% (converted to a monthly rate for calculation), the tool will show an estimated corpus at the end of the term.

For illustrative purpose only.

Why use an SIP calculator

An SIP calculator helps you convert financial goals into actionable monthly contributions. You may choose a target amount and use the calculator to see the monthly contribution needed, or you may enter an amount you can afford to check the potential outcome. This flexibility makes it easier to plan and prioritise objectives, such as building an emergency corpus or funding a child’s education.

Because the tool is simple to use, it may also help maintain discipline, seeing how small, regular amounts accumulate may encourage you to sustain contributions over the long term.

What inputs to consider

When you use an SIP calculator, think about the quality of the inputs:

• Monthly contribution: Choose an amount that fits your budget and financial commitments.

• Investment horizon: Longer horizons generally increase the potential benefits of compounding, though markets may remain volatile.

• Assumed return: Use a conservative and realistic estimate based on your asset mix and time horizon. performance: Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.

Adjusting these inputs helps you assess different scenarios and decide whether you may need to increase contributions or extend the horizon.

Common ways investors use the output

Many people use an SIP calculator to set realistic targets, check whether existing saving habits may meet goals, and compare an SIP against a lumpsum investment for the same objective. The output may also help in rebalancing time horizons and contribution levels when life events alter income or expenses.

Behavioural benefits of using a calculator

Beyond numbers, the tool may support positive habits. Regularly checking progress may nudge you to stay invested through market cycles, review your asset allocation and increase contributions when feasible. It may also help you resist short-term impulses by showing the long-term effect of continuity.

Integrating the calculator into planning and how to invest

Use the calculator as one input in a broader plan. You may choose an appropriate fund category and time horizon and consider tax implications and liquidity needs before you pick a plan. If your goal is to invest in mutual fund schemes, the SIP calculator may help you decide the monthly amount and horizon that align with that goal.

Conclusion

An SIP calculator is a potential way to estimate how disciplined, regular investing may accumulate over time. By testing different contribution levels, return assumptions and tenures, you may arrive at a plan that suits your needs and time horizon. Keep in mind that the output is illustrative; periodic reviews and adjustments may be required as your circumstances or markets change.

The calculator is an aid, not a prediction tool. It may provide only an indicative picture.

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

Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, Asia’s first ultra-luxury residence with automotive-DNA, proudly announces the official opening of its exclusive Show Suite. This experience is tailor-made for those appreciating unparalleled design, exclusivity and innovation. A landmark collaboration between the exclusive lifestyle brand Porsche Design and the prominent Thai real estate developer Ananda Development, it redefines one-of-a-kind urban living, blending automotive design expertise with uncompromising functionality.

Porsche Design Tower Bangkok Show Suite Preview

The Show Suite is more than a conventional show unit; it’s an invitation to experience a meticulously crafted simulation of life within the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, the future architectural masterpiece located on Sukhumvit 38 in the vibrant Thonglor area of Thailand’s capital city. This journey into ultra-luxury is an exclusive offering for those whose refined taste seeks an experience beyond the conventional. Available exclusively by private appointment, this bespoke encounter unfolds as curated discoveries, allowing prospective owners to feel, imagine, and connect with the unique Porsche Design living vision. Each step reveals the project’s essence, from its strategic urban placement to the innovative integration of personal passions within a private sanctuary.

The tour culminates in a glimpse of a multi-level residence, accessed via a private lift directly into the villa. This expansive living environment exemplifies engineered elegance. Within, one discovers thoughtfully designed spaces for entertaining, privacy, a sophisticated culinary zone, wellness areas, and a private swimming pool. A unique technological marvel allows guests to experience future views, dynamically adapting to time and perspective, offering a personalized preview.

“The opening of our Show Suite marks a pivotal moment in redefining ultra-luxury living in Bangkok,” stated Chanond Ruangkritya, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ananda Development. “Within this exclusive experience, discerning individuals can grasp the vision behind bringing the first Porsche Design Tower to Asia – a testament to Thailand’s emergence as a global luxury hub and Ananda’s commitment to delivering architectural masterpieces that transcend expectations.“

Stefan Buescher, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Lifestyle Group, added, “Just like the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok sets new standards, the Show Suite offers an unparalleled experience. It is the ultimate physical manifestation of our design principles, meticulously crafted to offer an immersive journey where every detail, material choice, and design element comes to life to represent the authentic Porsche lifestyle.“

With only 22 units, Porsche Design Tower Bangkok offers an unparalleled opportunity to own architectural history. Each residence embodies Professor F. A. Porsche’s philosophy of ‘optimizing the function while reducing the form to the essentials,’ creating a timeless and visionary living space.

The Show Suite is available for private viewing by appointment. To arrange your exclusive visit, please contact sales@pdtowerbangkok.com or visit pdtowerbangkok.com.

About Porsche Design Tower Bangkok

The Porsche Design Tower Bangkok sets a new standard for ultra luxury living with its limited offering of just 22 exclusive residences. Located on Sukhumvit 38, one of Bangkok’s most prestigious addresses, this groundbreaking project is the first of its kind in Asia and the third globally, following Miami and Stuttgart. Designed for ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking unparalleled exclusivity, the tower offers residents the perfect blend of serene living in the coveted Thonglor neighborhood, with easy access to the city’s most vibrant attractions and amenities. Among its standout features are the customizable “Passion Spaces”—private, in-unit garages that allow residents to showcase their prized car collections, creating a truly unique living experience. 

Xflow, India’s fastest-growing cross-border payments companies, today shared its intent to scale its processing volumes by nearly tenfold over the next 18 months. The company’s expansion roadmap builds on strong momentum from Indian IT/ITES exporters, fintech platforms, and its recent RBI in-principle authorization for the PA-CB licence.

Anand Balaji, Co-Founder, Xflow

Over the last year, Xflow has seen increasing adoption from SMEs, enterprises, and fintech platforms looking for transparent, predictable, and compliance-first international payments. Businesses are increasingly moving away from legacy correspondent routes and opaque forex structures, opting instead for faster settlement, clearer pricing, and 24×7 support in compliance.

Xflow recently received in-principle authorisation from the RBI to operate as a cross-border online payment aggregator (PA-CB) –  boosting its credibility as a regulated fintech for cross-border transactions.

“What we are witnessing is not just growth in adoption – it’s a fundamental change in how Indian businesses expect cross-border payments to work,” said Anand Balaji, Co-founder, Xflow. “There is a new baseline for speed, transparency, and compliance, and exporters are no longer willing to compromise. Our goal over the next 18 months is to build the scale and infrastructure needed to meet this demand and enable better pricing and platform infrastructure to growing businesses.”

Exporters using Xflow report faster settlement times, multi-currency capabilities, and clarity on charges that previously impacted working capital and revenue planning. For many, the move has been transformational. A leading IT consultancy shared, “Switching to Xflow gave us predictability we didn’t have before. We know exactly what we’re receiving and when it will land, and that reliability has helped us expand into two new markets this year.”

Xflow recently announced a new service called “Compliance Desk” to ensure seamless & stress-free compliance for exporters. Through this desk, exporters can outsource the complex compliance work related to foreign inward remittances. In parallel, Xflow recently launched FX AI Analyst, an AI-powered tool intended to help businesses with data-driven FX decisions. Through FX AI Analyst, companies can track USD/INR trends, get data-driven insights, and make informed currency conversion decisions – aimed at maximising returns per dollar for exporters. 

Xflow’s upcoming growth phase includes strengthening its global banking partnerships, deepening its FX intelligence engine, expanding corridor coverage, and investing in platform integration capabilities for marketplaces. The company emphasized that its scale-up strategy remains focused on reliability, compliance, and building the most trusted cross-border infrastructure for Indian exporters.
 

About Xflow
Xflow is a leading cross-border payment platform dedicated to simplifying and securing international fund reception for Indian freelancers, SMEs, and global enterprises. Focused on transparency and speed, Xflow utilizes advanced API technology and institutional partnerships to deliver next-generation payment infrastructure.

Xflow’s commitment to security and compliance is validated by its In-Principle Authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), ISO 27001, and SOC 2 certifications. All transactions on the platform are powered by the infrastructure of J.P. Morgan Chase, ensuring bank-grade safety and reliability. Xflow’s mission is to empower India’s digital economy by making global payments frictionless.

The Electricity Connect 2025 conference, organized by Indonesia Electrical Power Society (MKI) in collaboration with multiple institutions, was successfully held in Jakarta. During the event, Huawei’s recognition as The Best Technology Provider at the Electricity Connect 2025 event underscores the company’s long-term commitment to supporting Indonesia’s energy transition through continuous innovation in digital and intelligent technologies. This award reflects Huawei’s dedication to collaborating with industry partners, delivering reliable and future-ready solutions, and contributing to a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient power sector in Indonesia.

Huawei’s recognition as The Best Technology Provider

“Human economy has evolved from agricultural economy to industrial economy, and now entered the digital economy, striding forward toward the intelligent economy. The future intelligent world will be a deep convergence of the physical world and the digital world. The physical world is driven by energy, including traditional fossil energy and new energy. The digital world is driven by data, supported by ICT technologies such as 5G, AI, and cloud computing. Therefore, bit and watt will be the two core driving forces toward the intelligent world.

All industries are accelerating their digital and intelligent transformation to enhance productivity. New changes are happening in every part of the power industry, including  source, grid, load and storage. On the basis of traditional energy flow management, we need to strengthen information flow management, to realize comprehensive perception, reliable connection, real-time analysis, and intelligent autonomy to build a future-oriented clean, low-carbon, and intelligent power system,” said Andy Huang, CEO of Huawei Power Generation Intelligentization Business Unit.

“By 2060, Indonesia’s total installed power capacity is projected to grow from the current 100 GW to 450 GW. Throughout this transition, Huawei will provide the most robust and advanced ICT infrastructure to support diversed intelligent applications to empower Indonesia’s power generation industry to be greener, more efficient, and smarter,” Andy added.

During the annual event, Huawei showcased its latest technologies advances, ranging from end-to-end solutions—such as smart PV and smart distribution, innovative technologies—such as its Intelligent Distribution Solution (IDS) to build a more resilient energy system, and ample applications of 5G, artificial intelligence, and cloud technologies in the power sector, in order to further accelerate a new round of global technical revolution.

As Indonesia accelerates its transition toward new and renewable energy and upgrades its national power grid, Huawei Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its long-term partnership with the Indonesian state electricity firm, expanding collaboration with other local energy companies and international organizations, and participating more actively in Indonesia’s evolving energy ecosystem through its participation in the Electricity Connect 2025.

For more information, please visit Huawei online at: e.huawei.com/en/industries/grid.

• Roll-out of the 200,000 unit under the TVS Motor–BMW Motorrad alliance

• Commencement of manufacturing for the new BMW F 450 GS at TVSM’s Hosur plant

TVS Motor Company (TVSM), and BMW Motorrad today announced a landmark achievement of 200,000 units produced under their long-term partnership. This milestone highlights the success of the Indo-German collaboration, which has consistently set new benchmarks in the sub-500cc two-wheeler segment and delivered world-class motorcycles to customers worldwide. Since forming the strategic alliance in 2013, the partners have celebrated numerous milestones, reflecting over a decade of shared innovation, quality, and performance excellence.

K N Radhakrishnan, Director and CEO, TVS Motor Company and Markus Flasch, CEO, BMW Motorrad

Mr. KN Radhakrishnan, Director and CEO, TVS Motor Company, said, “In our over a decade-long partnership with BMW Motorrad, our engineering synergy and shared values of innovation and quality have formed the foundation of every achievement. Together, we have designed and brought several path-breaking products that resonate with customers across leading markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. This collaboration’s engineering prowess has set new benchmarks, and our co-developed products are now embraced by riders in over 100 markets globally. Today, as we celebrate the 200,000 unit milestone, we also mark the dawn of a new era with the roll out of BMW F 450 GS that was recently showcased at EICMA 2025. The newly introduced BMW F 450 GS, highlights TVS Motor’s state-of-the-art manufacturing excellence in producing high-end motorcycles.”

Mr. Markus Flasch, CEO, BMW Motorrad, said, “This 200,000 unit milestone is a demonstration of the success and strength of our collaboration with TVS Motor Company. What began just over a decade ago as a bold alliance has flourished into an extraordinary success story, with our sub-500cc models setting new standards and delighting riders across the globe. The BMW G 310 R,  G 310 GS and G 310 RR enjoy unrivalled popularity worldwide and have become a key pillar of BMW Motorrad’s global growth. The rollout of the new BMW F 450 GS marks the next exciting chapter in our journey together. We look forward to building on this strong foundation to deliver even more innovative, accessible, and truly world-class motorcycles for riders everywhere.”

With the next chapter already underway, TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad are driving forward investments in new platforms and future-ready technologies. The collaborative R&D efforts are geared toward meeting evolving customer needs across urban and premium mobility, ensuring that upcoming products continue the legacy of quality, performance, and innovation that defines the TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad alliance.

About TVS Motor Company

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

For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com

About BMW Motorrad

BMW Motorrad is in first place in the global premium motorcycle segment. In 2024 BMW Motorrad achieved the strongest sales result in company history with more than 210.000 motorcycles sold. For over a century, BMW Motorrad has been synonymous with innovation and a company that lives and breathes motorcycling, with the goal of providing our customers and fans with unique and inspiring experiences on the best motorcycles in their respective segments. Every mile on a BMW is pure riding fun. Every component is imbued with passion. It’s a passion that you can instantly feel.

MAKE LIFE A RIDE – that’s what the BMW Motorrad brand and its people stand for.

Almonds Ai, a leading channel loyalty, rewards and solutions company, announced 27 November as “World Channel Partners Day,” a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated to recognizing the millions of distributors, retailers and last-mile influencers who power India’s distribution and retail economy. 

Almonds Ai celebrates 5 years and declares 27th November as World Channel Partners Day, honouring the distributors, retailers and last-mile partners powering India’s ecosystem

The announcement coincides with Almonds Ai completing five years of operations and expanding to five offices across India, including its recently launched center in Indore.

While India is often described as an e-commerce success story, the reality on the ground tells a different story. A large share of India’s sales continues to come from traditional trade and offline formats, driven by dealers, retailers and local influencers such as electricians, painters and mechanics who move products every single day. Yet, their contribution often remains unseen and under-celebrated. World Channel Partner’s Day has been created to bring this ecosystem into the spotlight and formally acknowledge its role in building brands and markets.

Speaking about the announcement, Abhinav Jain and Apurv Jain, Co-founders of Almonds Ai, jointly said, “For us, channel partners are not middlemen, they are true growth partners. India’s real engine of growth is still on the ground, in the hands of distributors, retailers and last-mile influencers who work silently every day to keep commerce moving. By declaring 27th November as World Channel Partners Day, we want to recognise their contribution and reinforce the importance of respecting, rewarding and strengthening this ecosystem for sustainable growth.”

They added that for ambitious brands, long-term growth will come not from bypassing the channel, but from reimagining and investing in it. Almonds Ai continues to focus on using data, loyalty, and technology to unlock incremental revenue from large sections of offline networks that remain underserved and disengaged.

With this annual observance, Almonds Ai aims to encourage brands across industries to take a moment every year to appreciate their channel partners and acknowledge their contribution to business growth.

About Almonds Ai

Almonds Ai is a channel loyalty and rewards powerhouse, empowering 100+ distribution-led organizations’ more than 6 million channel partners like retailer, dealers and influencers like driver, painters, mechanics etc. with its Guinness award-winning Channelverse™ ecosystem. Almonds Ai also invented Green Loyalty Programs, driving sustainability in loyalty management.

Newton School has achieved over 4,500 successful tech placements in the past four years, reaffirming its mission to bridge the gap between learning and employability through a skill-first, industry-integrated curriculum. Learners from Newton School have secured roles across 800+ leading companies, with top offers crossing Rs 1.5 Cr. The milestone highlights Newton School’s growing reputation as one of India’s most outcome-driven learning platforms.

A large share of these outcomes come from two flagship programs, the 14-month Data Science & AI Program that builds industry-ready analysts and machine learning talent, and the Xcelerate Program, a fast-track upskilling track for Data and Software Development Professionals offering 2–3 weeks of intensive grooming and job referrals starting from Week 3 of enrolment.

Nearly 60% of placed learners come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, highlighting Newton School’s reach in creating access to high-quality tech careers beyond metros. The top 10 percentile of learners secured packages of Rs 18 LPA, with women making up 17% of the cohort — a steady indicator of growing gender diversity in technology roles. Additionally, around 40% of all successful placements have been in leading GCCs and India’s fast-growing tech unicorns and soonicorns, reflecting the industry’s expanding confidence in Newton School’s talent pipeline.

Since 2021, placement outcomes have grown consistently each year, with recruiters spanning top-tier companies such as Amazon, Flipkart, Infosys, Razorpay, EY, Bosch, TCS, ZS Associates, LTIMindtree, Accenture, Meesho, HCL Healthcare, Publicis Sapient, Genpact, Zomato, and PwC. Students have secured roles in software development, data analytics, product, and quality-assurance functions, reflecting multi-domain readiness and strong industry confidence.

Newton’s skill-to-hire model combines live projects, mentorship by working professionals and structured interview simulations to ensure graduates are job-ready from day one. The curriculum is designed in close collaboration with hiring teams and technology leaders across India to stay aligned with emerging skills in AI, data science, and product engineering. Recruiter satisfaction and repeat hiring across multiple cohorts continue to validate the scalability and consistency of the model.

“India does not have a talent problem, it has an opportunity problem. There are thousands of bright students outside the top colleges and big cities who never get a fair shot because their degree or pin code comes in the way. Crossing 4,500 tech placements tells us that when you bet on skills, not labels, you unlock a completely new talent pool for the industry. Our job is to keep building that bridge between learners and companies, so hiring a job-ready engineer from a Tier-3 town feels as natural as hiring from a marquee campus,” said Nishant Chandra, Co-founder, Newton School.

The outcomes are reflected in learner journeys such as Anuron, who moved from Vedanta to Amazon with a 300% salary increase; Rhea Chawla, who transitioned to Byborg in Luxembourg; Ashutosh Tiwari, who advanced from a Bhopal Start-up to Optum Global Solutions with a 155% hike; and Nikita, a Zoology graduate now a Business Analyst at Zepto. These stories capture the impact of Newton School’s learning-to-earning pathway, proving that skill-based education can transform both careers and lives.

For more information, please visit to www.newtonschool.co.

Theia Ventures, India’s specialist early-stage fund focused on AI, Deeptech, energy transition, and decarbonization, today announced that it has led a pre-seed investment in Lemnisca, an emerging Bio-AI company building intelligent systems to scale biomanufacturing. This round also saw participation from PointOne Capital and Dr. Satakarni Makkapati. This fund will support Lemnisca’s Bengaluru lab, AI platform development, and early pilots to scale sustainable bioproduction. The investment reinforces Theia’s commitment to backing transformative technologies that enable sustainable industrial production.

Pushkar Pendse, Co-founder & CEO, Lemnisca and Shilpa Nargund, Co-founder & CTO, Lemnisca

Lemnisca is building an AI companion for fermentation that helps manufacturers scale bioprocesses faster, more predictably, and with greater efficiency. As industries shift to renewable feedstocks and biological alternatives to petrochemicals, scalable biomanufacturing has become essential. While AI has accelerated molecule discovery, the critical challenge now is taking these innovations from lab to industrial scale reliably and at speed. Lemnisca’s science-aware AI works alongside scientists and operators, coupling wet-lab experimentation with dry-lab modelling to understand process biology and steer production in real time. The result is a continuously learning system that makes biomanufacturing more efficient, predictable, and fundamentally more reliable.

Lemnisca will initially partner with fermentation-led manufacturers already advancing along their biomanufacturing journey, while also building its own internal product pipeline. The company aims to reduce development timelines by up to 50%, improve operating efficiency by 25%, and accelerate adoption of renewable and waste-carbon feedstocks, ensuring rapid validation and scalable impact. The company is currently inviting pilot collaborations and strategic partnerships across CDMOs, OEMs/SIs, and global ingredient brands.

“We are delighted to be early partners in Lemnisca’s journey, where we firmly believe that biomanufacturing in today’s era needs advanced digital simulators that predict how microbial processes will perform before reaching large industrial scale,” said Priya Shah, Partner at Theia Ventures. “The team brings rich practical experience to support the symbiotic development of this product to be applied to nutraceutical markets.”

“From day one, our question was simple: how do we make biomanufacturing the default manufacturing mode globally?” said Pushkar Pendse, Co-founder & CEO, Lemnisca. “Our focus is to build the digital operating system that brings biology from lab to factory, making scale-up faster, smarter, and globally accessible.”

“We are rethinking everything, right from lab workflows to model architectures,” added Shilpa Nargund, Co-founder & CTO, Lemnisca. “The goal is fewer surprises at scale and faster, repeatable success.”

This is Theia Ventures’ third investment from its new fund, which announced its first close anchored by British International Investment last month. The fund counts Sarla Aviation (an electric aircraft company) and Climitra Carbon (a biochar company catering to the steel industry) as its first two investments, and the fund has committed to three additional investments to be deployed within this financial year.

About Lemnisca
Lemnisca is building the AI companion for fermentation, enabling manufacturers to optimize, scale, and operate bioprocesses with confidence. Its science-aware AI models make biomanufacturing faster, more predictable, and more sustainable. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Lemnisca works with partners across industrial biotech and specialty ingredients globally.

About Theia Ventures
Theia Ventures is one of India’s first specialist early-stage funds focused on energy transition, deep tech, and decarbonization. The fund backs founders building technologies that transform industrial systems and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

For media inquiries:
Theia Ventures – info@theia-ventures.com
Lemnisca – pushkar@lemnisca.bio
Website – www.lemnisca.bio

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital shines a spotlight on the hidden triggers of diabetes—factors beyond sugar that silently increase risk for thousands. Through expert insights, preventive tips, and community-focused awareness, the hospital urges the public to rethink diabetes prevention and adopt a more holistic, science-backed approach to protecting their health.

Best Diabetes Hospital In Coimbatore

When we hear the word “diabetes” we straight away blame “White sugar”. For ages sugar has been viewed and labelled as the primary culprit of diabetes. But today the diabetes experts of Sri Ramakrishna Hospital emphasize that reality is far more complex.

Diabetes: More Than A Sweet Concern

High sugar consumption definitely plays a major role, health experts caution that focusing only on sugar oversimplifies a condition influenced by multiple lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors.

The Hidden Triggers One Needs To Know

Chronic Stress

Stress releases cortisol, a hormone that is known to increase blood glucose levels. Exposure to prolonged stress can make it difficult for the body to process glucose and cause obesity.

Poor sleep:

Sleep is often overlooked, sleeping less than six hours on a regular basis can increase insulin resistance. Poor sleep can lead to poor metabolic function and increase the cravings for sweet or high calorie foods and cause obesity.

Inactive lifestyle:

Long hours of inactivity or sitting can affect the body’s metabolism. Due to inactivity muscles stop absorbing glucose efficiently, leading to higher blood glucose, weight gain, and insulin resistance.

Unhealthy fats:

Excessive saturated fats and trans fat consumption can affect insulin receptor sensitivity. They can lead to weight gain and hormonal imbalance.

Hidden sugars:

Not every food that is labelled healthy is actually healthy. Remember every packaged food has a certain amount of salt and sugar in a different form.

The Signs of Diabetes One Should Not Ignore

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital’s diabetes specialists highlight that early detection can prevent severe complications. Watch out for:

• Persistent fatigue

• Unexplained weight loss or weight gain

• Increased thirst

• Frequent urination

• Blurred vision

• Slow-healing wounds

• Tingling sensation in hands and feet

• Increased hunger despite eating

Ignoring these symptoms can delay diagnosis and increase the risk of heart disease, kidney problems, and nerve damage.

Expert Guided Tips to Manage Diabetes

Adopting small, consistent lifestyle habits can significantly lower your risk of developing diabetes. Specialists at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital’s Department of Diabetology and Endocrinology emphasize that mindful daily choices—especially in diet, activity, sleep, and stress—play a crucial role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Below are simple, effective steps recommended by our experts to support long-term wellness.

• Maintain a Balanced Plate

• Walk maximum 30 Minutes a Day

• Prioritize Sleep

• Manage Stress

• Avoid Packaged Foods

• Regular Health Screening

With a blend of expert-driven awareness initiatives, cutting-edge diagnostic facilities, and personalized treatment plans, the hospital continues to guide the community toward healthier choices and early prevention.

Diabetes is no longer just a lifestyle disorder—it’s a growing public health challenge. Many people develop the condition silently, without obvious symptoms. By understanding the hidden triggers, people can take proactive measures to delay or prevent its onset.

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital’s Department of Diabetology stands as a trusted centre of excellence, offering comprehensive care for diabetes prevention, management, and long-term wellness. With advanced diagnostic facilities, evidence-based treatment protocols, and a dedicated team of experienced diabetologists, the department ensures personalised guidance for every patient. Through continuous awareness initiatives, compassionate care, and state-of-the-art technology, the hospital remains committed to helping the community lead healthier, diabetes-free lives.