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Aarti Industries Delivers Promising Q1 FY27; Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook
MUMBAI, India , July 30, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global speciality chemicals company, today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The results were approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held earlier today. The Company delivered a strong start to FY27, reporting approximately 79% year-on-year and 13% quarter-on-quarter EBITDA growth, driven by an optimised product mix, inventory, and forex gains despite volume degrowth in a challenging global operating environment.
SEMI Announces New Spring Schedule for SEMICON West Beginning March 30-April 1, 2027
Phoenix to Become the Long-term Home of North America s Premier Semiconductor Industry Event MILPITAS, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- SEMI , the global industry association serving the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced a significant evolution for SEMICON West , establishing a new annual spring schedule beginning March 30 April 1, 2027, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Elevated Materials Strengthens Commercial Leadership with Appointment of Jay Wang as Chief Revenue Officer
Jay Wang brings global commercial leadership across semiconductors, LEDs, and advanced battery markets as Elevated Materials expands customer adoption of its ultra-thin lithium films. SANTA CLARA, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- Elevated Materials, a leading manufacturer of ultra-thin lithium films for next-generation batteries, today announced the appointment of Jay Wang as Chief Revenue Officer. Jay brings more than two decades of global sales, business development, and general management experience across battery, semiconductors, LEDs, and advanced technology markets. He has led commercial organizations across Asia and the United States, building high-performing teams, expanding customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across automotive, consumer electronics, AI, networking, IoT, and industrial markets.
Frost & Sullivan Marks 65 Years of Identifying ICT Growth Opportunities
Deep sector expertise and AI-powered intelligence help organizations turn technological disruption into growth LONDON , July 30, 2026 -- As Frost & Sullivan celebrates its 65th anniversary, the company is reflecting on its long-standing role in helping organisations anticipate technological change, navigate disruption and identify transformational growth opportunities across the information and communications technology (ICT) landscape.
DXC Announces Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Its AI-Centric Future
Paul Taylor named President of DXC; Dan Gray to lead Global Infrastructure Services ASHBURN, Va. , July 30, 2026 -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced a series of leadership appointments effective immediately that position the next generation of AI-centric leadership at the forefront of the company and further streamline the organization for customers, partners, and employees. Paul Taylor has been named President of DXC Technology, assuming the role from Raul Fernandez, who continues as Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Dan Gray has been appointed President of Global Infrastructure Services (GIS). Ramnath Venkataraman, President of Consulting & Engineering Services (CES), and Ray August, President of Insurance Software & Business Process Services (ISB), will continue to lead their businesses, with all three offering presidents reporting to Taylor. Chris Drumgoole, currently President of GIS, will depart DXC to take on an elevated leadership role outside the company and will join as a founding member of DXC s newly formed CEO Advisory Council.
WEKA and Andromeda Partner to Power AI Workloads at Global Scale
Partnership delivers consistent, high-performance AI storage across Andromeda s global provider network, lowering the total cost of innovation for AI teams CAMPBELL, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- WEKA , the AI data and memory infrastructure company, today announced that Andromeda , the platform connecting AI teams with high-performance compute, is integrating the WEKA NeuralMesh platform as a core AI data storage layer for managed GPU clusters. Andromeda s customers can now access a dedicated NeuralMesh or a GPU-native WEKA NeuralMesh Axon deployment to achieve consistent storage performance across any cluster running on any hyperscaler or AI cloud.
e& reports 11.6% increase in consolidated revenue to AED 38.1 billion in H1 2026
Consolidated revenue for the first half increased to AED 38.1 billion, achieving 11.6% growth YoY The Group s consolidated net profit reached AED 6.0 billion, growing by 2.4% YoY (excluding the gain from the sale of Khazna and the Maroc Telecom settlement in H1 2025) EBITDA reached AED 17.7 billion, an increase of 13.1% compared to the same period last year, with a profit margin of 46.5% Interim DPS of 47.5 fils, an increase of 10.5% compared to the same period last year Strategic portfolio reset to sharpen the focus on strengthening core businesses with the sale of stake in Vodafone at a premium to the market price, and the partial sale of 12.5% stake in Careem Technologies
Plume Earns Highest Honor with Three Gold Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence in AI, Product and Leadership
Plume Platform recognized as Domain Specific AI Platform of the Year in Telecom and New Product of the Year; CEO Dan Herscovici named Executive of the Year PALO ALTO, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- Plume Design, Inc. ( Plume ) , the global technology platform trusted by more than 450 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across 58 countries, today announced it has been named the winner of three Gold Stevie Awards , the highest possible recognition, in the third annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence . The company earned Gold honors in the following categories:
Tredence Named an OpenAI Select Partner
Combining OpenAI s frontier AI with Tredence s industry expertise, enterprise data modernization, and AI-native engineering to help organizations operationalize AI at scale. SAN JOSE, Calif. and BENGALURU, India , July 30, 2026 -- Tredence, the world s leading data & AI services company, today announced that it has been named an OpenAI Select Partner within the OpenAI Partner Network. The partnership places Tredence among a group of global partners helping enterprises put OpenAI s frontier models to work in the real world.
Chandigarh University's Wild Bee Training Programme Creates Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for Farming Communities through Apiculture
Apiculturists get 12 Lakh from Punjab State Council; creating Green Livelihoods in Four States & empowering youth with employment & Entrepreneurship Opportunities CHANDIGARH, India , July 30, 2026 -- Amid changing weather patterns and growing risks associated with traditional agriculture, farmers are increasingly exploring diversified income opportunities beyond conventional farming. Addressing this need, Chandigarh University s Apiculturist Wild Bee Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) training programme is equipping rural and forest-fringe communities with the skills to generate sustainable income through apiculture, creating opportunities across the bee-product value chain as a viable alternative source of livelihood for farming communities. Chandigarh University is creating new livelihood and entrepreneurship opportunities with its wild bee training programme with many participants now securing placements in the apiculture sector and others even starting their own ventures in beekeeping, honey production, bee-product processing and marketing in four north Indian states including Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
Investec Selects Infosys Finacle SaaS Platform on Microsoft Azure for Digital Banking Transformation
JOHANNESBURG and BENGALURU, India , July 30, 2026 -- Infosys Finacle , part of EdgeVerve Systems , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), today announced that Investec , a leading international bank and wealth manager, has selected the Finacle Digital Banking Solution Suite on Microsoft Azure to modernize its banking operations across South Africa, the UK, Mauritius, and the Channel Islands. As part of this multi-country, large-scale transformation program, the bank will migrate from its legacy platforms to Finacle, establishing a future-ready technology foundation aligned with the next phase of its growth strategy.
IBM and The University of Chicago Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing Trusted Quantum Computation on Logical Circuits
Scientists used a new error correction method to encode 70 logical qubits and crack a classically intractable problem. The quantum computation finished in approximately 15 minutes a task that would demand infeasible amounts of time with leading classical computing methods. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and CHICAGO , July 30, 2026 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and researchers from the University of Chicago today announced a demonstration in quantum computing that achieves the fundamental criteria for quantum advantage: performing computations beyond the reach of leading classical simulation methods while providing trust that the computation returned accurate results.
IBM and Algorithmiq Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing a Framework for Trusted Quantum Computation Beyond Classical Verification
A quantum simulation of heterogeneous matter, designed by Algorithmiq and executed on IBM quantum computers, continues to compete with the world s leading classical simulation methods eight months after its debut on the Quantum Advantage Tracker. The work addresses one of quantum computing s central challenges: how to trust a result when no classical computer can verify it. Algorithmiq is also releasing a new benchmark for quantum advantage claims, making its best classical method for simulating molecular ground states available to the research community.
IBM and Qedma Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Modeling Physics Beyond Classical Capabilities Through Trusted Quantum Computation
Qedma s quantum error reduction software, running on IBM quantum computers and tested against RIKEN and BlueQubit s supercomputing resources, has accurately resolved the dynamics of quantum materials unseen in classical simulation. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and TEL AVIV, Israel , July 30, 2026 -- Qedma Quantum Computing , a pioneer in quantum error reduction software and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced a breakthrough study demonstrating how trusted, error-mitigated quantum computation is possible, and can be used to explore the physics of materials beyond the capabilities of state-of-the-art classical simulations, including those run on one of the world s most powerful supercomputers. By combining Qedma s advanced error mitigation software, QESEM, with IBM quantum computers, researchers observed complex and long-lived quantum dynamics in systems of up to 74 qubits. This enabled them to reach a paradigm where multiple state-of-the-art classical approaches failed to provide consistent, reliable answers.
3iQ and Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance GMC's Digital Asset Ambitions
3iQ secures a dedicated mandate to manage a portion of Gelephu Mindfulness City s (GMC) Bitcoin reserves. 3iQ and GMC will collaborate closely to support the vision of building a next-generation institutional-grade digital asset management ecosystem focused on innovation and sustainability. TORONTO and GELEPHU, Bhutan , July 30, 2026 -- 3iQ Corp. ( 3iQ ), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, and Gelephu Mindfulness City, a Special Administrative Region in southern Bhutan, today announced a strategic partnership to advance GMC s building of a leading digital asset fund ecosystem. As part of the partnership, 3iQ will manage a dedicated mandate backed by a portion of GMC s bitcoin treasury, while also investing in local talent and knowledge transfer, and establishing a long-term presence in the city to help build GMC into Bhutan s new digital offshore financial hub .
Milken Institute Unveils Details for 2026 Asia Summit, Calls for Smart Leadership in an AI-Driven World
Returning for its 13th edition, this year s Asia Summit puts the spotlight on artificial intelligence with public sessions and private roundtables tailored to the topic SINGAPORE , July 30, 2026 -- Amid escalating global geopolitical tensions and the rapid advancement of technology, the Milken Institute announces the return of its Milken Institute Asia Summit . The Milken Institute Asia Summit is an annual convening that gathers over 1,500 C-suite executives, business leaders, global investors, policymakers, philanthropists, and innovators to address critical issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. The 2026 Asia Summit will take place October 7 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.
Milliken Begins Commercial Production of Millad ClearX™ 9000 to Support Growing Demand for Advanced Polypropylene Solutions
MUMBAI, India , July 30, 2026 -- Milliken & Company today announced the successful startup of dedicated production capacity for Millad ClearX 9000, the company s fifth-generation clarifier technology designed to deliver exceptional clarity, performance, and processing efficiency in polypropylene applications. The new manufacturing capability strengthens Milliken s ability to support customers with reliable supply, consistent quality, and continued innovation as demand for advanced polypropylene solutions grows wordwide.
BluPine Energy Strengthens Rajasthan C&I Portfolio with Multiple Renewable Power Agreements; Targets 150MW Commercial & Industrial Capacity
GURUGRAM, India , July 30, 2026 -- BluPine Energy, one of India s leading renewable energy platforms established by Actis, has strengthened its Commercial & Industrial (C&I) presence in Rajasthan with the execution of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with KEI Industries Limited , Craftsman Automation Limited , and Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited . Together, these projects represent another milestone in BluPine Energy s strategy to provide reliable, cost-effective renewable energy solutions to India s industrial sector while expanding its C&I footprint across key manufacturing hubs. Construction activities for all three projects have commenced, with commissioning planned in line with project timelines.
Esentia Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement to SEC for Proposed Initial Public Offering in the U.S.
NEW YORK , July 30, 2026 -- Esentia Energy Development, S.A.B. de C.V. ( Esentia ) today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft Registration Statement on Form F-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC ) relating to a proposed initial public offering of American depositary shares representing its shares of common stock ( ADSs ) on a U.S. stock exchange. The timing and number of ADSs to be offered have not yet been determined. The proposed initial public offering is expected to take place after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions.
TripGain Releases 'State of Business Travel in India 2026' Report, Revealing Persistent Gaps Between Digital Adoption and Operational Reality
Industry study of 200+ HR, Finance, IT, leadership, and business travel professionals uncover surprising disconnects between finance priorities, traveler expectations, and technology adoption. BANGALORE, India , July 30, 2026 -- Conventional wisdom suggests corporate travel technology is primarily about reducing costs and automating bookings. However, a new industry study from TripGain suggests something far more significant is happening.
XCMG's First Overseas New Energy Factory Commences Production in Indonesia
WEDA, Indonesia , July 30, 2026 -- XCMG (SHE: 000425) held an inauguration ceremony for its Indonesia New Energy Manufacturing Base (the Base ) on July 27 at Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in North Maluku Province. With the first batch of new energy equipment rolling off the production line and being delivered to strategic partner Tsingshan Holding Group s IWIP, XCMG s first overseas new energy factory commenced production. XCMG is accelerating its five-pronged transformation toward high-end, intelligent, green, global and service-oriented development, with global operations and green industrial development as two core strategic priorities. The launch of XCMG s first overseas new energy factory represents a strategic move integrating these priorities.
Medidata Launches Medidata Plus, an AI-Native Foundation Built to Scale Clinical Portfolios
Built on an award-winning AI foundation, Medidata Plus removes traditional barriers, empowering sponsors and CROs to scale intelligence across entire portfolios SINGAPORE , July 30, 2026 -- Medidata , a Dassault Syst mes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions, today announced the launch of Medidata Plus . This clinical artificial intelligence layer unlocks the full breadth of AI capabilities across the Medidata Platform, giving sponsors access to scalable, outcome-driven AI throughout their global portfolios. Medidata Plus shifts the life sciences industry away from a legacy of disjointed, inefficient point solutions to a unified, end-to-end AI strategy, accelerating the delivery of life-saving therapies to patients.
Hexaware Reports Q2CY26 Revenue at USD 405.4 Mn, Up 6.1% YoY
Q2CY26 EBIT Margin at 13.6%, Increase of 68 bps QoQ MUMBAI, India, July 29, 2026 -- Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), a global provider of IT solutions and services, today announced financial results for the second quarter of calendar year 2026 ended Jun 30, 2026. Financial Summary and Highlights USD Mn INR Mn Q2CY26 QoQ (%) YoY (%) Q2CY26 QoQ (%) YoY (%) Revenue 405.4 4.4 % 6.1 % 38,452 6.4 % 17.9 % EBIT 55.3 9.8 % 43.9 % 5,236 9.1 % 59.1 % PAT 34.9 (5.3 %) (21.1 %) 3,302 (6.1 %) (13.0 %)
Tredence Positioned as a 'Leader' in AIM Research's Top AI Service Providers for Life Sciences & Healthcare PeMa Quadrant 2026
The company has been recognized for helping leading healthcare and life sciences organizations transform data into improved patient outcomes, safer clinical workflows, and greater molecule-to-market value realization. SAN JOSE, Calif. and BENGALURU, India , July 29, 2026 -- Tredence, the world s leading data & AI services company, has been named a Leader in AIM Research s Top AI Service Providers for Life Sciences & Healthcare PeMa Quadrant 2026. This independent analyst validation reflects Tredence s rapid market expansion and category-defining ability to build and scale agentic systems across healthcare and life sciences enterprises. These capabilities span next-generation R&D and clinical innovation, autonomous enterprise operations, supply chain transformation, and patient-centric care delivery modernization.
SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 7.4% Year-on-Year in Q2 2026
Growth in Global Silicon Wafer Shipments Driven by AI Demand as Industrial and Automotive Markets Show Signs of Recovery MILPITAS, Calif. , July 29, 2026 -- The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry, that worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 7.4% year-on-year to 3,573 million square inches (MSI) from the 3,327 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2025. Shipments increased 9.1% quarter-over-quarter from the 3,275 MSI recorded during the first quarter of 2026.
Connectivity Plays Its Part: Lessons From 2026 World Cup That Spain Should Consider for 2030, research by GSMA Intelligence
MADRID , July 29, 2026 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup turned stadiums, airports, host cities and fan zones across US, Canada and Mexico into major testing grounds for telecommunications networks. New GSMA Intelligence research World Cup 2026: are operators the game-changers? , highlights the role played by telecoms operators and lessons that can be learnt for future tournaments. According to GSMA Intelligence, connectivity is now an integral part of both the fan experience and event operations, from accessing content and navigating host cities to broadcasting, security and refereeing.
KPM Analytics Introduces SiftAI® FM HD Platform with Smarter AI, Enhanced Hygiene Design, and Clear Plastic Detection
Building on four years of performance in the food industry, the next generation SiftAI FM HD Foreign Material Detection Platform delivers breakthrough AI inspection capabilities and new support for the entire food industry WESTBOROUGH, Mass. , July 29, 2026 -- KPM Analytics, a global leader in analytical instrumentation and AI-powered inspection systems for the food industry, announced a major advancement to its SiftAI FM HD foreign material detection platform. The upgraded system incorporates significantly improved AI detection models, a new IP69K Extreme Hygiene enclosure, and expanded support for food processors.
BrowserStack Launches Test Companion, Agentic AI That Brings Complete Test Automation Into the IDE
DUBLIN , July 29, 2026 -- BrowserStack , the leading AI-native software testing platform, today announced Test Companion , agentic AI for test automation built into the IDE. Built for QA teams and automation engineers, it accelerates test authoring, execution, debugging, and maintenance across web and mobile applications. AI coding agents have made writing software much faster, but that speed isn t carrying through to releases. A 2026 NBER study found that AI coding agents increased commits by 180%, while releases rose by just 30%. Testing is part of this gap: coding agents like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code can generate test code, but they aren t purpose-built for the context, infrastructure and workflows required across the testing lifecycle.
NYSE Content Update: IMC Rare Earths to Debut with $525 Million Market Cap
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 29, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on July 29th Investors await the Federal Reserve s decision on interest rates, which is due today at 2 p.m. ET. The latest data shows that two-thirds of traders expect interest rates to hold steady at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET. IMC Rare Earths will begin trading NYSE American. The company raised 20 million in its IPO, pricing four million shares at 5 each. Roberts & Ryan CEO Ed D Alessandro will join NYSE Live to discuss its role as the deal s bookrunner. WaterRising Institute Founder + CEO Alicia Douglas will join NYSE Live to discuss its recent partnership with OUTFRONT Media. The organization is on a mission to make modern water infrastructure visible to capital markets and society.
Kymera International Appoints Willson Ropp as Chief Executive Officer
Experienced specialty materials executive brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across global manufacturing, operational excellence, business integration, and long-term value creation RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. , July 29, 2026 -- Kymera International, a leading global developer and manufacturer of advanced specialty materials and high-performance surface coatings, has announced the appointment of Willson Ropp as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15, 2026.
Digital Prime Technologies Announces Continued Expansion of Its Digital Asset Financing Marketplace as Leading Global Institutions Accelerate Adoption
Launch partners bring more than 1 billion both in inventory and demand to Tokenet, following strategic investment from and partnership with EquiLend NEW YORK , July 29, 2026 -- Digital Prime Technologies ( DPT ) today announced the further expansion of their digital asset financing marketplace s launch partner community, setting a new institutional standard for digital and tokenized asset lending. The update marks a defining milestone in the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets.
MEXC and CoinGecko Report: CEX TradFi Volume Surges Over 100-Fold as 83.3% of Users Plan to Trade More
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, July 29, 2026 -- MEXC , a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, in collaboration with CoinGecko, today released How Crypto Exchanges Are Reshaping Traditional Asset Trading , a new report examining the rapid expansion of traditional financial assets on centralized crypto exchanges and the corresponding shift in global investor behavior. Key Takeaways: TradFi trading volume across six major centralized exchanges increased from 3.46 billion in January 2025 to 393.15 billion in June 2026 , representing growth of more than 100-fold. Perpetual futures accounted for 98.5% of total June volume . U.S. stocks overtook precious metals as the largest TradFi category in June. Monthly volume surged 337.4% to 189.84 billion , capturing a 48.3% market share , while precious metals volume declined 48.2% from its March peak to 122.59 billion. MEXC s monthly TradFi trading volume increased approximately 59-fold , from 1.54 billion in November 2025 to 91.12 billion in May 2026. MEXC held the second-largest monthly market share among the six exchanges for five consecutive months from January to May 2026. MEXC ranked first among the six exchanges in precious metals trading for two consecutive months, recording 72.12 billion in April and 85.15 billion in May . Among crypto-native users, 61.9% have already begun trading traditional assets on a crypto exchange. Among users with traditional-finance experience, 74.2% have moved some or all of their traditional-asset trading activity onto crypto exchanges. Across all respondents, 83.3% plan to further increase their traditional-asset trading volume on crypto exchanges
IBM Study: One in Four Malicious Breaches are AI-Enabled, Costing Companies $6 Million on Average
More than 20% of organizations reported a breach targeting AI models or applications ARMONK, N.Y. , July 29, 2026 -- One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled a 56% increase over last year and these breaches cost an average of 6 million, roughly 1 million more than the global breach average of 4.99 million, according to IBM s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report. These attacks, compromised of mostly deepfake impersonation and AI-enabled malware, are reshaping breach economics. Attacks are getting faster and cheaper to launch, while breaches keep getting more expensive to find and fix. Companies that reported using AI and automation in security operations cut breach costs by an average of almost 2 million dollars, yet one in four organizations have still not adopted these tools in their security operations.
Lockton Launches Global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice
Advisory practice delivers integrated risk solutions for the infrastructure powering AI, cloud computing, and digital connectivity KANSAS CITY, Mo. , July 29, 2026 -- Lockton, the world s largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, today launched its global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice, a consultative practice helping organizations navigate the complex risks associated with the infrastructure that stores, processes, and moves information around the world. The specialty practice builds upon Lockton s extensive experience supporting complex digital infrastructure risks globally, including hyperscale campuses, multi-building developments, phased construction programs, operational portfolios, and power-related infrastructure.
Billet Manufacturing division of Remal Alcast achieves AS9100D Certificate for Aerospace and Defence
MUMBAI, India , July 29, 2026 -- Remal Alcast Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of master alloys , cast alloys , and aluminium billets, is proud to announce that Remal s billet casthouse has received AS9100D certification for aviation and defence applications along with ISO 9001:2015. These certifications are applicable to the manufacture and supply of Aluminium Alloys for Aerospace and Defence applications. The certificates are technically equivalent to EN9100:2018 and JISQ9100:2016 standards and have been audited in accordance with the requirements of AS 9104/1:2012. The audit was done by DNV Business Assurance USA Inc. under the Industry Controlled Other Party (ICOP) Scheme.
Apollo Hospitals Pune Performs Its First Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
PUNE, India , July 29, 2026 -- Apollo Hospitals Pune has successfully performed its first robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery using the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System . The procedure adds a minimally invasive surgical option for patients requiring bypass surgery and reflects the hospital s growing capabilities in advanced cardiac care. In robotic-assisted bypass surgery, the surgeon operates through a few small incisions instead of opening the chest bone conventionally. The robotic system provides high-definition, three-dimensional visualization and precise instrument control, enabling complex procedures through a minimally invasive approach for carefully selected patients.
Real Madrid C.F. and ELITE Solar Announce Global Strategic Partnership
MADRID, Spain , July 29, 2026 -- Real Madrid and ELITE Solar today announced a new global strategic partnership, bringing together one of the world s most iconic sports institutions and a leading global photovoltaic manufacturer committed to advancing the clean energy transition. Through this partnership, ELITE Solar becomes an Official Partner and Official Solar Panel Provider of Real Madrid, joining forces with a club recognized worldwide for its pursuit of excellence, innovation, and leadership. The collaboration reflects the shared values of both organizations and their commitment to creating a lasting positive impact on future generations.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Achieves Its 2025 Sustainability Goals, Unveils the Next Phase of 'We Make India Smile'
The 2030 SMILE Strategy leverages 90 years of brand legacy and the last ve years of proven progress to accelerate social and environmental action towards Driving Social Impact, Helping Millions of Homes and Preserving Our Environment Link to view the CPIL Annual & ESG Report 2026 MUMBAI, India , July 29, 2026 -- Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the country s leading oral care company, today announced the successful completion of its 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy and unveiled its 2030 SMILE Strategy, marking the next phase of its We Make India Smile journey.
super.money launches 'superGift', sets a new benchmark for gifting in India
BENGALURU, India , July 29, 2026 -- super.money, India s Gen Z Finance App , backed by the Flipkart Group, today announced the launch of superGift , a multi-brand gifting solution that brings together some of India s most trusted consumer brands across e-commerce, fashion, travel and jewellery into a single, seamless rewards instrument. superGift marks a first for India s gifting landscape - a truly multi-brand, multi-category rewards instrument built for the way people actually spend. For the first time, a single gifting solution spans everything from daily essentials to premium lifestyle choices, with frictionless digital redemption and no restrictive conditions. Partners in the superGift ecosystem today include Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip, District and Zomato , and more are expected in the months ahead. These brands span avenues of high-frequency consumption as well as premium lifestyle and occasion-led spending. The integration is powered by Razorpay and Pine Labs, ensuring reliable acceptance, smooth checkout experiences and real-time balance management.
EduBlock Pro: An STPI and DPIIT Recognized Platform Strengthening Public Examination Integrity
CHANDIGARH, India , July 29, 2026 -- As the Government of India moves to strengthen examination integrity through the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, and a high-powered examination reform task force led by Shri Nandan Nilekani, EduBlock Pro has offered its deployable platform for evaluation and potential national deployment. The proposed legislation introduces stronger punishments, time-bound investigations, and fast-track trials. These measures strengthen accountability after malpractice is discovered. Examination reform also requires infrastructure that brings visibility, control, and accountability across the question paper lifecycle.