• India’s premier infrastructure innovation challenge concludes after engaging over 20,000 students from 500+ institutions nationwide

• Regional winners from IIT Delhi, Maturi Venkata Subba Rao Engineering College and Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering compete for the national title and a INR 30 lakh prize pool

• Industry-Academia Conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders and academicians to discuss the future of India’s built environment and Viksit Bharat 2047
   

National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), India’s premier institution for Built Environment, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Project Management (CRIP) education, hosted the Grand Finale of the inaugural Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge 2025-26 in JW Marriot Mumbai. The event, India’s premier innovation challenge for Civil Engineering, Architecture and Core Engineering students, was graced by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, as the Chief Guest. The occasion brought together young innovators, industry leaders, academicians, and policymakers to celebrate student-led innovation for the future of India’s infrastructure.
 

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, felicitating winners of the Inaugural Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge 2025-26 Grand Finale organised by NICMAR
 

Launched in December 2025, the Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge is NICMAR’s flagship nationwide innovation platform designed to encourage students to develop practical solutions for the country’s evolving infrastructure and built environment needs. Supported by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the inaugural edition engaged over 20,000 students from more than 500 institutions across the country. Following college-level rounds, city competitions across 11 cities and three regional finales, the top three teams advanced to the National Grand Finale.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, said, “For futuristic development, futuristic research is paramount and our young talented engineers are very capable of this; and NICMAR has done good work in this area & through Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge. Students and institutions should constantly focus on need based research that’s required to reduce cost of construction without compromising on quality of construction. Using technology, cost effective solutions can be made that can help reduce imports in the sector. Today, there’s immense scope for pre-cast and tunnelling in India. In line with the ongoing infrastructure developments and requirements, NICMAR should design pre-cast compound wall – one that’s the need of the hour. I would like to congratulate all the students for their research and invaluable contribution.”

The Grand Finale witnessed participation from regional winning teams representing IIT Delhi, Maturi Venkata Subba Rao Engineering College and Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering. Following a rigorous evaluation by an eminent jury comprising industry leaders and academicians, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering bagged the winners title of the inaugural edition of Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge. The winning team received a Global Infrastructure Excellence Tour along with the overall prize pool worth INR 30 lakh.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ajit Gulabchand, Chairman of the Board of Trustee’s and Board of Governors of National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), said, “As India enters one of the most crucial infrastructure development phases, our greatest asset will not only be capital or technology, but also the quality of our talent. NICMAR’s, Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge is an initiative to transform students from learners into problem solvers by exposing them to real-world infrastructure challenges and encouraging interdisciplinary innovation. At NICMAR, we strongly believe that the nation can only be as strong as the people who build it.”

Alongside the competition, NICMAR hosted the Industry-Academia Conclave, bringing together leading industry professionals, academicians, and policymakers to deliberate on the future of India’s infrastructure ecosystem. The conclave featured insightful discussions on strengthening the collaboration between academia and industry, accelerating technology adoption, and promoting sustainable and resilient infrastructure. It also reiterated the importance of building a future-ready talent pipeline to support India’s infrastructure ambitions and the evolving needs of the Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management (CRIP) sector.

“The Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge also exemplifies NICMAR’s commitment to strengthening the connection between academia and industry. By creating opportunities for students to engage with real-world challenges and interact with industry leaders, we are nurturing future professionals who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to India’s infrastructure and urban development journey,” added Mr. Gulabchand.

With the successful completion of its inaugural edition, the Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge has established itself as a national platform nurturing innovation, strengthening industry-academia collaboration and empowering the next generation of infrastructure leaders to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

About NICMAR
Established in 1983, NICMAR is an autonomous, non-governmental, not-for-profit and India’s only premier CRIP (Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Project) dedicated education institute. Backed by some of the largest and leading construction companies, NICMAR is recognised for academic excellence, industry relevance, and strong placement outcomes, with four campuses in Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The Institute is recognised globally for its contributions to the built environment.
 

For more information, please visit www.nicmar.ac.in.

Marwari Catalysts Group is working towards establishing Elara Healthcare as a scalable, affordable and future-ready mother and child care platform, with IVF and infertility services forming an important part of its wider healthcare offering. The initiative is being developed under the Group’s Venture Studio Model and is designed to bring accessible, ethical and standardized healthcare services closer to women, mothers, children and families beyond major metropolitan cities.

Marwari Catalysts Group to Build Elara Healthcare as a Future-Ready Mother and Child Care Network

Moving from an IVF-industry-focused approach to a broader mother and child care vision, Elara Healthcare aims to build an integrated healthcare ecosystem covering women’s wellness, fertility and infertility care, pregnancy support, mother and child health, nutrition guidance, preventive care, wellness programs and patient education. IVF and infertility services will continue to remain a key vertical within the platform, while the overall focus will expand towards complete care for women, mothers and children.

As part of its future expansion roadmap, Marwari Catalysts Group plans to develop Elara Healthcare across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal, followed by proposed international opportunities in Africa and Gulf. These expansion plans are future-oriented and will be executed in phases through collaborations with hospitals, healthcare professionals, wellness partners, doctors and strategic institutions.

The vision behind Elara Healthcare is to create a trusted mother and child care network that combines clinical excellence with affordability, compassion, preventive healthcare, technology-enabled systems and standardized delivery. The platform will focus on serving Tier-II and Tier-III cities, where access to organized mother and child healthcare, fertility care and women’s wellness services remains limited or fragmented.

To strengthen its mother and child healthcare ecosystem, Elara Healthcare has signed MoUs with Nuskha Kitchen and Hobfit for the betterment of women’s health, mother and child wellness, yoga, exercise, nutrition and proper diet support. These collaborations are aimed at building a holistic care model where medical services are supported by lifestyle, diet, fitness and wellness interventions.

Speaking about the vision, Sushil Sharma, Founder & CEO of Marwari Catalysts Group, Executive Director, BRICS CCI, Convenor, ESC Rajasthan Chapter and also Co-Chair Startup Vertical, Rotary District 3053 (2026–27) said, “Marwari Catalysts has always believed that impactful and globally scalable businesses can emerge from Tier-II and Tier-III India. Through Elara Healthcare, we are building a future-ready mother and child care platform that will include fertility, IVF and infertility care as part of a much larger healthcare vision. Our focus is to create an affordable, trusted and standardized healthcare brand for women, mothers, children and families. Rajasthan will be a key starting market, and we plan to expand across Haryana, Punjab, Himachal and, in the future, explore Africa and Gulf and BRICS Countries as international opportunities.”

He further added that the Venture Studio Model enables Marwari Catalysts Group to support founders with strategic leadership, operational expertise, branding, fundraising and access to national and international networks, helping healthcare ventures scale faster while maintaining quality, governance and patient trust.

Dr. Renu Sharma, Founder & Director of Elara Healthcare, said the objective is to build a holistic healthcare platform for women and families, “During my years of working in fertility and women’s healthcare, I realised that families in smaller cities need much more than only IVF treatment. They need guidance, ethical medical care, emotional support, nutrition, wellness, preventive care and reliable mother and child healthcare services closer to home. Elara Healthcare is being designed with this broader vision. IVF and infertility services will remain an important part of our work, but our larger focus will be on complete women, mother and child care.”

She added that the organisation will continue to invest in experienced medical professionals, fertility specialists, embryologists, mother and child healthcare experts, wellness partners, technology systems and continuous training to maintain consistent standards across every future centre and collaboration.

Gajendra Singh, Director of Elara Healthcare, said the expansion strategy will focus on building a sustainable healthcare ecosystem rather than only increasing the number of centres, “Healthcare expansion requires strong systems, quality assurance and operational excellence. Elara Healthcare will be built on standardized processes, technology-enabled monitoring, patient-centric services and transparent governance. Our aim is to create a trusted network that supports women, mothers, children and families through every stage of care.”

Supporting Elara Healthcare’s future growth is an experienced ecosystem of healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, strategic investors and global business leaders. Among them is Vijendra Singh, a globally experienced technology executive, strategic investor and mentor whose expertise in digital transformation, business scaling and organizational leadership will contribute to the platform’s long-term growth.

The initiative further strengthens Marwari Catalysts Group’s healthcare portfolio, which already includes ventures such as Sarathi Healthcare, Nuskha Kitchen and One Dose. Through Elara Healthcare, the Group aims to build a wider healthcare platform that solves real-world challenges for women and families while creating sustainable economic and social impact.

Looking ahead, Marwari Catalysts Group plans to collaborate with leading doctors, mother and child hospitals, fertility specialists, wellness partners, healthcare institutions and strategic partners to accelerate Elara Healthcare’s future expansion. The proposed international roadmap covering South Africa and Dubai also reflects the Group’s ambition to build an Indian healthcare brand with global relevance.

With Rajasthan marking an important beginning and future expansion planned across Haryana, Punjab, Himachal, South Africa and Dubai, Elara Healthcare is envisioned as a trusted mother and child care network that brings together medical care, wellness, nutrition, fertility services and compassionate patient support under one platform.

About Marwari Catalysts Group

Marwari Catalysts Group is one of India’s leading startup ecosystem builders, with a portfolio of more than 100 startups across healthcare, technology, consumer, manufacturing and sustainability sectors. Through its Venture Studio Model, the Group partners with visionary founders by providing strategic guidance, operational expertise, branding, fundraising support and access to national and global markets. The Group remains committed to building scalable ventures from Tier-II and Tier-III India that create lasting economic and social impact Local to Global.

Ai+ Smartphone has announced attractive pricing across its smartphone and AIoT portfolio for Flipkart’s much-awaited GOAT Sale. Flipkart Plus customers will get early access to the sale starting July 3, while the GOAT Sale opens for all customers from July 4. The biggest-ever offer on the Ai+ Pulse 2, available at a special price of INR 8,999, is among the highlights of this year’s Flipkart GOAT Sale. Consumers can also avail attractive offers across the Nova Series, wearables, audio products and tablets.

Save big on Ai+ Smartphones and AIoT this GOAT Sale only on Flipkart | Early Access from 3rd July | Sale Opens 4th July

The Ai+ Pulse 2 has been developed for consumers looking for a reliable everyday smartphone experience. The smartphone features a 6.745-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the Unisoc T7250 octa-core processor, a 50MP AI rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a 6000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and Android 16-based NxtQuantum OS. Available with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable up to 1TB, it also comes with IP64-rated dust and water resistance and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Commenting on the announcement, Madhav Sheth, CEO, Ai+ Smartphone and Founder, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, said “As our product portfolio continues to expand, our focus is on ensuring that more consumers are able to experience the Ai+ ecosystem across smartphones and connected devices. The Flipkart GOAT Sale allows us to do that through the biggest-ever offer on the Pulse 2, alongside attractive pricing across the Nova Series and our AIoT portfolio. We remain committed to delivering products that combine dependable performance, clean software and meaningful value across every price segment.”

Alongside the Pulse 2, consumers can also avail offers across the Nova Series, including the Nova 2, Nova 2 Neo, Nova 2 Pro and Nova 2 Ultra. Developed to cater to a wide spectrum of consumers, from first-time 5G smartphone users to those seeking a more performance-oriented smartphone experience, the lineup combines dependable hardware with Android 16-based NxtQuantum OS to deliver clean software, reliable performance and long-lasting battery life across different price segments.

The Flipkart GOAT Sale will also feature offers across Ai+ AIoT portfolio, including the NovaWatch Active, NovaWatch Kids 4G, NovaWatch Rotatecam 4G goes on sale for the first time during Flipkart GOAT Sale, Wearbuds, NovaPods Go and the Pulse Tab, giving consumers access to Ai+ connected ecosystem across wearables, audio products and tablets.

During the Flipkart GOAT Sale, the Ai+ Pulse 2 will be available at its biggest-ever price of INR 8,999, while the Nova Series will start at INR 10,999, with the Nova 2, Nova 2 Neo, Nova 2 Pro and Nova 2 Ultra available at INR 10,999, INR 12,999, INR 14,999 and INR 16,999, respectively. The Ai+ Flip will also be available at a special price of INR 29,999.

Across the AIoT portfolio, the NovaWatch Active will be available at INR 1,499, NovaWatch Kids 4G at INR 3,149, NovaWatch Rotatecam 4G at INR 4,499, Wearbuds at INR 4,199, NovaPods Go at INR 699, and the Pulse Tab at INR 12,999, with applicable bank and exchange offers on select products.

About Ai+ Smartphone
Ai+ Smartphone is a next-generation brand built in India, delivering reliable and high-performance mobile experiences. Powered by NxtQuantum OS, India’s first sovereign mobile operating system. The brand focuses on delivering a clean design, ensuring long battery life, and maintaining trusted software performance, all while keeping prices accessible without compromising the user experience.

From redefining smartphones to pioneering AIoT products as part of the company’s Connected Ecosystem, Ai+ Smartphone is creating a new standard for trust, immersive experience, and accessibility. Rooted in a privacy-first architecture and a commitment to equitable access, Ai+ Smartphone stands for more than specs — it stands for India’s next era of user-owned, future-ready technology.

About NxtQuantum Shift Technologies
 NxtQuantum Shift Technologies is a deep-tech Indian company building secure, sovereign digital platforms for a digital-first world. Founded by Madhav Sheth, the company develops NxtQuantum OS, India’s first sovereign operating system, and is committed to building technology that is authored in India and globally competitive.

The next phase of the EV transition will be determined by more than better vehicles. Charging, service, financing and mobility ecosystems are becoming just as important as the cars themselves.

VinFast’s ecosystem strategy offers a glimpse into the next phase of electric mobility

For more than a century, industrial revolutions have rarely been driven by products alone. Detroit did not become the world’s automotive capital simply because a single brand built a better car. Silicon Valley’s success cannot be explained by any single tech company alone, nor did Shenzhen’s transformation from a fishing village into a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse happen because of a single company. In almost every case, leadership emerged because manufacturers were surrounded by networks of suppliers, infrastructure, financing, research institutions and skilled talent that reinforced one another.

The same phenomenon appears to be happening in the electric vehicle industry. Over the past decade, conversation has largely centered on battery technology, driving range and vehicle performance. While those innovations remain essential, they are no longer sufficient to guarantee success in the next growth phase. As EVs move beyond early adopters into the mainstream, consumers are looking for something more, namely the confidence knowing they can charge conveniently, access reliable aftersales support, finance their purchase affordably and continue using their vehicles with minimal disruption for years to come.

“It is not only about selling cars. It is also about building the infrastructure those cars require and addressing customer concerns, from charging and aftersales to resale value and ownership confidence,” said Rishav Kumar Choudhary, Managing Director of JP Emobility India, back in May.

The competitive battleground is shifting
In 2025, the global EV market continues to grow despite slower demand in several mature markets. According to the latest report by the International Energy Agency, more than 20 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide last year, representing a quarter of all new passenger vehicle sales. This represents 20% growth from 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year in which annual electric car sales increased by about 3.5 million.

Yet as electric vehicles become more widespread, the mainstream consumers still have persistent concerns about the technology and worry about the potential lifestyle compromises they may have to make. Industry surveys consistently show that many consumers remain concerned about practical ownership issues such as charging infrastructure, charging time, driving range and long-term reliability.

The change in consumer base is prompting manufacturers to think differently. Pure-play EV brands are already investing across multiple parts of the EV value chain rather than focusing exclusively on manufacturing, expanding into other parts of the ownership experience by producing their own batteries, building proprietary charging networks and developing software capabilities. Meanwhile, traditional automakers have accelerated partnerships with charging operators and software providers as they recognize that customer experience increasingly extends beyond the showroom.

These developments reflect a broader reality that in many ways, the competitive battleground is shifting from the vehicle itself to the ecosystem that supports it, including charging, aftersales service, financing and even mobility services.

Think of it as a version of the so-called “network effect,” Every improvement in one area reduces friction elsewhere. A denser charging network makes consumers less anxious about range. Better service infrastructure increases confidence in long-term ownership.

Attractive financing lowers the barrier to switching from an internal combustion engine vehicle, while large commercial fleets place more EVs on the road and make electric mobility familiar to millions of people who may eventually become private buyers themselves.

That ecosystem thinking is perhaps clearest in Vietnam, where the country’s leading EV maker, VinFast, has taken a broad approach to supporting electric mobility. Backed by the nation’s largest private conglomerate, VinFast has worked with Vingroup- and founder-affiliated companies to gradually build a broader electric mobility ecosystem.

For example, charging infrastructure built by V-Green, the global charging company owned by VinFast’s billionaire founder Pham Nhat Vuong, addresses concerns about convenience. The company is developing a charging network of roughly 150,000 charging ports nationwide, averaging around 3.5 kilometers between charging stations in urban areas and approximately 65 kilometers across 106 national highways and expressways.

Taxi fleets operated by the ride-hailing arm Green SM, also under Vuong, allow consumers to experience EVs, specifically VinFast’s, before purchasing one themselves. Electric buses made by VinFast is being deployed as public transport, helping normalize electric mobility in everyday life, while Vingroup’s investments in other fields, such as robotics through VinRobotics and VinDynamics, strengthen long-term competitiveness by future-proofing production efficiency and technological capabilities. 

While each business has its own commercial objectives, together they address different barriers that have historically slowed EV adoption. And rather than asking customers to adapt to electric mobility, the ecosystem attempts to make electric mobility adapt to customers.

The strategy has contributed to VinFast’s rapid expansion since its inception in 2017. The company delivered nearly 197,000 electric vehicles globally in 2025, more than doubling deliveries from the previous year, while continuing to expand manufacturing capacity and overseas operations, including in India. As of May this year, it had been Vietnam’s best-selling automotive brand for 20 consecutive months.

Lessons for the next phase of EV adoption
The importance of ecosystems may become even more pronounced in emerging markets, where the EV transition is still in its early stages.

In India, four-wheeler EV sales grew by 75% year on year in 2025 to reach 165,000 units, accounting for nearly 4% of total passenger vehicle sales. Although passenger EV penetration remains relatively modest compared with China, parts of Europe, and even Vietnam and Thailand, the market is expanding steadily as government incentives, new product launches and charging investments gather pace. In May, for the first time, EV penetration across India’s automobile market crossed 11%, while the country is expected to welcome 16 new electrified passenger vehicle models over the next nine months, compared with just seven internal combustion vehicles.

Virtually every major automaker in India has announced ambitious electrification plans, yet long-term success is unlikely to depend solely on product specifications. Building consumer confidence will require parallel investments in charging infrastructure, financing, aftersales service, local supply chains and manufacturing.

VinFast’s own expansion into India reflects this broader philosophy. Alongside its manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, the company has expanded its dealership network, partnered with financial institutions, developed third-party service partnerships and worked with V-Green to support charging infrastructure. According to company plans, its Indian network is expected to grow to 75 showrooms and more than 230 dedicated service stations, complementing investments in manufacturing and product localization.

Of course, building such a comprehensive ecosystem from the ground up takes time, but the broader direction across the industry is becoming increasingly clear. Manufacturers are no longer competing, nor should they compete, solely on a single aspect. If history offers one lesson, it is that the companies most likely to shape the future are those that build product ecosystems that make the ownership journey effortless.

About VinFast
VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company is rapidly expanding its global distribution network and manufacturing capabilities with facilities in Vietnam, India, and planned operations in the United States.

The company’s Thoothukudi facility in Tamil Nadu represents a USD 500 million investment and will produce 150,000 vehicles annually when fully operational, creating approximately 3,500 direct jobs.

Housr, one of the largest premium co-living operators in the country, today went live with a new zero-deposit renting product powered by CirclePe. This one-of-a-kind product enables residents to move in without paying a security deposit, eliminating one of the biggest upfront barriers to renting and making move-ins simpler, more convenient, and financially accessible.
 

Deepak Anand, Co-founder and CEO, Housr
 

The product addresses one of the biggest pain points in rental housing: the security deposit. Tenants typically lock up months of savings when they move in, creating a significant upfront financial burden. With CirclePe’s financing layer embedded into Housr’s resident management app platform, residents can now skip the large upfront security deposit and instead pay a small monthly amount, making the move-in process more flexible, seamless, and affordable.
 

Commenting on this innovative financing rollout, Deepak Anand, Co-founder and CEO, Housr, said, “Housr has always focused on making premium living more seamless for residents, and this partnership takes that experience a step further. By removing the deposit barrier and enabling seamless tech integration inside our app, we are making move-ins simpler for our customers.”
 

India’s co-living market is set to grow fivefold to Rs. 200 billion by 2030 according to a report by Colliers – yet it’s built on a rental system where a Bengaluru tenant can lock up to Rs. 2 lakh in their security deposit before moving into a single flat, with a similar situation existing across other key metros that are home to India’s largest working professional population. As the market continues to evolve, zero-deposit renting helps remove one of the biggest barriers to moving into a new home, creating a more seamless and financially accessible rental experience for residents.
 

With this rollout, Housr is helping bring zero-deposit renting into the mainstream of premium living, making the rental experience more accessible, convenient, and resident-friendly.

After building one of India’s largest connected consumer ecosystems with more than 4 crore users, Fire-Boltt recently announced its entry into the smartphone category with the launch of boltt, a new Made-in-India smartphone brand that will be available on Flipkart and other channels of distribution. 

boltt x Flipkart

The move marks a significant milestone in Fire-Boltt’s evolution from a wearables leader into a broader consumer technology company. Drawing on years of consumer insights and category expertise, the brand is now bringing its consumer-first approach into smartphones, a category that sits at the center of everyday digital experiences. Manufactured in India and designed for Indian consumers, boltt reflects Fire-Boltt’s commitment to local manufacturing while combining its deep understanding of the market with Flipkart’s extensive reach to bring its smartphone portfolio to consumers across the country. 

The upcoming boltt smartphone portfolio will span both 4G and 5G affordable devices across the Evo and Ace series, built around the principles of reliability, innovation, and accessibility. Designed for the realities of modern India, the portfolio is intended to address the evolving expectations of users through thoughtful design, dependable performance, and features that deliver everyday value. 

Speaking on the announcement, Arnav Kishore, Founder & CEO, boltt, said, “Over the years, millions of consumers have welcomed Fire-Boltt into their daily lives, helping us build one of India’s largest connected consumer ecosystems. boltt is the next chapter in that journey. Smartphones sit at the heart of how people connect, create, learn, and aspire today, and we believe there is a significant opportunity for a homegrown brand that truly understands Indian consumers. With boltt, we are bringing together our consumer insights, technology expertise, and commitment to India to create smartphone experiences that are designed for the country and built for its future.”

 
Commenting on this, Mukund Kedia, Senior Director, Flipkart said, ‘‘Flipkart is deeply committed to make premium smartphone experiences accessible to every consumer across metros and non-metros. With Flipkart’s large distribution scale and reach, coupled with boltt’s portfolio of 4G and 5G devices designed for everyday realities, consumers across the country can now enjoy smartphones that combine durability, performance, and innovation. “

With deep penetration across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, a robust logistics network, and a strong track record in driving smartphone adoption, Flipkart will play a pivotal role in supporting boltt’s nationwide rollout. Further details regarding the boltt smartphone portfolio will be announced in the coming weeks. 

About boltt 
boltt is a homegrown smartphone brand from the house of Fire-boltt, built on the trust of over 4 crore users. Created for India’s evolving digital lifestyle, the brand brings together deep consumer insight and a consumer-first approach to design and innovation. boltt is focused on delivering dependable, relevant smartphone experiences tailored for modern India. 

About Fire-Boltt 
Fire-boltt is India’s No. 1 smartwatch brand and one of the country’s leading homegrown consumer technology companies. With a growing ecosystem of connected devices and more than 4 crore users, Fire-boltt is committed to creating innovative technology products that are accessible, relevant, and designed for Indian consumers.

Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE), one of India’s trusted real estate developers, today announced the launch of Vyomora, a thoughtfully planned residential development spread across approximately 25 acres in Hinjawadi, Pune. Marking SPRE’s third residential project in the micro-market, Vyomora underscores the company’s long-term commitment to Pune’s thriving western corridor and reinforces its strategy of developing integrated communities in high-growth urban destinations.

Vyomora at Hinjawadi

Conceived around the philosophy of ‘The Infinite Way of Life,’ Vyomora has been envisioned as a low-density residential community where open spaces, wellness, and everyday convenience come together seamlessly. Phase 1 comprises five residential towers offering 720 thoughtfully designed 2, 3, and 3-BHK duplex residences, with prices starting from INR 84.99 lakhs (all-inclusive).

Strategically located in Hinjawadi, Pune’s leading IT and business hub, Vyomora enjoys proximity to leading corporate campuses, including Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Technologies, Persistent Systems, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, and IBM. The development also benefits from strong existing and upcoming infrastructure, with seamless connectivity through the Mumbai–Pune Highway (NH48), the under-construction Metro Line 3 (Hinjawadi–Civil Court), the proposed Ring Road, the Connecting Link Expressway, and the proposed station on the Mumbai–Pune High-Speed Rail corridor.

Spread across approximately 25 acres, Vyomora will feature a grand clubhouse and an extensive suite of lifestyle amenities spanning wellness and fitness (spa & salon, wellness clinics, swimming pool, yoga studio, and fully equipped gymnasium); recreation and entertainment (mini theater, digital dome, karaoke room, video games room, indoor games suite, and cricket simulator); community spaces (large multipurpose halls, creche, indoor kids’ play area with brain gym, guest rooms and lounge suites, and senior citizen zone); and dedicated work and learning spaces, including a library and co-working space, creating a holistic living environment for residents across generations.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Sriram Mahadevan, CEO, Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, and Managing Director, Joyville by Shapoorji Housing, said, “Hinjawadi has emerged as one of India’s most compelling residential destinations, driven by world-class infrastructure, a thriving employment ecosystem, and evolving lifestyle aspirations. Having witnessed the strong response to our earlier projects in this micro-market, we are delighted to introduce Vyomora, our third project in Hinjawadi. More than just a residential development, Vyomora represents our vision of creating future-ready communities that place equal emphasis on thoughtful design, wellness, sustainability, and meaningful human connections. As Pune continues its growth trajectory, we remain committed to delivering developments that enrich everyday living while creating enduring value for our customers.”

Hinjawadi continues to witness robust residential demand, supported by its strong IT ecosystem, expanding social infrastructure, and upcoming connectivity projects such as the Pune Metro and the proposed Ring Road. With excellent access to leading business parks, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and retail destinations, the location has emerged as one of the city’s most preferred residential micro-markets.

With Vyomora, SPRE further strengthens its presence in Pune while reaffirming its long-term commitment to developing thoughtfully planned communities that combine engineering excellence, quality construction, and customer-centric innovation. The launch builds on the company’s successful presence in Hinjawadi and reflects its continued confidence in the region’s long-term growth potential.

About Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) 
Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate is a well-regarded, reputed player in the Indian real estate sector owing to its cutting-edge design innovation, construction quality, and architectural excellence. It constitutes a significant segment of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, an enormous multi-business conglomerate. The group has more than 160 years of legacy that bridges the earliest celebrated structures of India and the modern marvels. SPRE has made inroads into most Indian cities – Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Howrah and Kolkata – with a variety of developments, from luxury apartments and opulent residences to aspirational homes for mid-income homebuyers, as well as one of the largest mass housing projects in India.

In most business schools, learning happens inside classrooms: students attend lectures, take notes, and prepare for exams. At Stride School of Business, India’s first AI-native business school offering a three-year, on-campus UG Management Program in AI, learning works differently. Students develop business ideas, solve real-world challenges, create content, conduct research, and work on live projects using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity, alongside a select group of ambitious peers, every day.

The campus infrastructure is designed to make that possible. Every space is aligned with the way modern businesses operate, because the future of business will not belong to people who only know the theory, but to those who know how to apply it.

The AI Launchpad: Where Learning Turns Into Doing
Where most learning spaces are designed around lectures, the AI Launchpad is designed for action. It is a collaborative workspace where students develop business ideas, solve challenges, work on projects, and turn classroom learning into real-world outcomes, from business breakdowns and market sizing to launching real ventures with AI-powered operations. The curriculum is centred on 25+ live projects, and the Launchpad is the physical space where that work gets done.

Within the AI Launchpad are three dedicated spaces, each designed for a different kind of work: collaboration, persuasion, and creation.

The Collab Zone: Where Ideas Come Together
Great ideas rarely happen alone.

The AI Launchpad

The Collab Zone is a space designed for teamwork. With flexible seating and whiteboard walls, it gives students a place to brainstorm, map out strategies, solve problems, and work on projects together. The curriculum demands: competitive analysis, customer segmentation, AI-powered growth systems, and financial modelling are all team efforts that require a space designed for thinking out loud, not sitting in rows. Instead of working individually on assignments, students collaborate, discuss ideas, and create solutions as teams, much like they would in a modern workplace.

The Pitch Tank: Where Ideas Are Put to the Test
At Stride, students regularly present ideas, justify decisions, and engage in discussions as part of the learning process, not just during assessments.

The Pitch Tank is a boardroom-style space where students pitch startup ideas, debate strategies, present solutions, and participate in business simulations. The curriculum leads directly to moments like these: the Entrepreneurship Challenge, national case competitions, and the final capstone all require students to stand behind their work and defend it under pressure. The Pitch Tank makes that a habit, not a one-time event. It helps them gain confidence, strengthen communication skills, and learn how to make decisions in real business situations.

The Podcast Studio: Where Students Find Their Voice
Today’s business leaders are also creators, communicators, and storytellers.

The Podcast Studio gives students a professional space to record podcasts, host interviews, and create digital content around ideas and topics that matter to them. The curriculum treats content creation as a core business skill: students run real content channels, grow actual audiences, and produce AI-generated marketing content as part of their coursework. The studio is the infrastructure that makes professional-quality output possible from day one. Students also experiment with modern AI-powered audio and video platforms to bring their ideas to life, developing communication skills and growing confidence while learning how to engage audiences in a digital-first world.

The Podcast Studio inside the AI Launchpad

Anmol Jain, Founding Director at Stride School of Business, said, “Every space here is modelled on how high-performing teams already work with AI – a whiteboard wall to think fast, a boardroom to defend your idea, a studio to tell its story. We have seen what happens when teams make that shift. The campus makes sure our students make it in year one, not year five.”

The AI Forum: Where Learning Goes Beyond the Classroom
Some of the best learning happens outside formal lectures.

The AI Forum is an open space where students connect with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, mentors, and changemakers. From guest talks and panel discussions to networking sessions and student showcases, the Forum exposes students to fresh ideas and real-world experience that textbooks alone cannot provide. It is also where the curriculum surfaces publicly: consulting diagnoses, AI audits, growth strategies, and working AI tools all find their audience here, in a space designed for work to be shown, questioned, and sharpened.

Smart Classrooms Designed for Participation
Stride’s smart classrooms are designed for participation, in the tradition of the world’s finest business schools, where knowledge is forged through debate, case analysis, and real-world application. Students discuss ideas and solve business problems while actively contributing to every session, using AI tools to research topics, analyse information, generate insights, and test their thinking in real time, much like the case-method rooms of Harvard, Wharton, or the IIMs, where no student is a passive observer.

The curriculum is AI-first by design. Tools like Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity are not introduced as add-ons but used from the first session, which means the classroom itself has to support that way of working. Whether the task is a P&L analysis of a listed company, a market strategy report, or an AI readiness assessment of a real business, the smart classroom is where concepts meet application — the same rigorous, hands-on standard that defines elite management education globally.

Learning becomes more engaging and practical because students are not just learning concepts — they are applying them with the same technologies that modern businesses use every day, inside an environment built to match the ambition of the work.

Shaping Future-Ready Business Leaders
At Stride School of Business, every space has been designed around one simple belief: students learn best when they actively participate and apply what they learn.

From the AI Launchpad and AI Forum to smart classrooms, the entire campus is designed to help students develop the skills modern businesses are looking for. The infrastructure is not separate from the curriculum; it is what makes the curriculum possible. Along the way, students gain hands-on experience with leading AI and business platforms and earn 10+ industry certifications from Google, HubSpot, Microsoft, and others. Most importantly, they learn how to use technology to solve problems, make decisions, and create value.

Piyush Nangru, Founder of Stride School of Business, said, “We did not want to add an AI module to an old model. Business education is changing, and the campus has to change with it. We designed every space around the work our students will actually do – creating, presenting, and delivering real outcomes – so that by the time they graduate, they have real work to show, not just a transcript.“

About Stride School of Business
Stride School of Business is India’s first AI-native business school, offering a three-year, on-campus UG Management Program in AI and Data Science across its partner campuses in Ghaziabad, Bangalore, and Jaipur. The programme combines business education with hands-on learning, industry certifications, internships, and practical AI applications, equipping students with the skills needed for the future of work. All three partner campuses are AICTE Approved; Jagannath University, Jaipur is additionally UGC-recognised and NAAC Grade A rated. Stride School of Business is an initiative of SET Education Technology Private Limited.