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Bharti Airtel Announces Leadership Changes

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Gopal Vittal has led Bharti Airtel as Managing Director CCEO for the last thirteen years. As part of a structured succession process, Gopal, in addition to being the Managing Director, was appointed Vice Chairman of Bharti Airtel Ltd in October 2024. Shashwat Sharma was appointed CEO designate of the Company. In line with the planned succession, Gopal Vittal will move into the role of Executive Vice Chairman of Bharti Airtel on the 1 st of January2026 overseeing Bharti Airtel and all its subsidiaries. Following a well-structured and successful transition process, Gopal will be succeeded by Shashwat Sharmaas MD and CEO of Bharti Airtel India on the1st of January2026 . Additionally, Soumen Ray , currently the Chief Financial Officer for Bharti Airtel India, will be appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer reporting to Gopal. AkhilGarg , currently Financial Controller, Bharti Airtel will be appointed as Chief Financial Officer for Bharti Airtel India. RohitPuri , currently Jo...
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The Hinduja Family & Friends Hold a Prayer Meeting for GP Hinduja

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A Prayer Meeting was organised in Mumbai to honour the memory of Gopichand P Hinduja, late Chairman of the Hinduja Group, who recently passed away. The Prayer Meeting was attended by Captains of the India Inc, friends from the Political world cutting across party lines, members of the diplomatic corps, and several leading film personalities.  Glowing tributes were paid to Shri GP Hinduja about his multi-faceted personality by Spiritual Leaders like Chidanand Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan, close associates, etc. Notable singers like Anuradha Paudwal, Nitin Mukesh, and Mohit Lalwani sang GP Hinduja’s favourite bhajans and songs picturised on his dear friend, the late Raj Kapoor.
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Neo Asset Management launches India's first independent multi-AMC fund from GIFT City

 Neo Asset Management, the asset management arm of Neo Group, today announced the launch of the India All-Cap Core Equity Fund, an open-ended, multi-manager Fund of Funds (FoF) anchored in GIFT city’s Category III AIF framework. The fund has been designed specifically for global investors seeking efficient access to India’s long-term growth story and combines broad market exposure with deep research capabilities. The fund operates within the GIFT City framework and is designed to be tax-efficient for offshore investors. Certain income streams may qualify for exemptions under Section 10(4D) of the Income Tax Act, subject to eligibility conditions and regulatory compliance.   The Neo India All-Cap Core Equity Fund aims to raise USD 100 million, and is open to eligible individuals as well as institutional investors, offshore institutions, non-resident Indians, dual citizens who qualify as non-residents of India, and high net worth individuals and family offices. The minimum inves...
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ASN Bank signs a contract with HCLTech to accelerate digital transformation and enhance customer experience

  HCLTech , a leading global technology company,  today announced that it has been selected as a strategic partner by ASN Bank (formerly de Volksbank), the fourth-largest retail bank in the Netherlands.   As part of its new strategy ‘Simplify and Grow’, ASN Bank aims to modernise and standardise its IT architecture, which will involve consolidating IT services, simplifying the vendor landscape and building a future-ready organisation. Under the multi-year agreement, HCLTech will support ASN Bank’s enterprise applications, and streamline services through a distributed delivery model to enhance efficiency and customer experience.   Michel Ruijterman, Chief Information Officer, ASN Bank: “By signing this agreement, HCLTech’s proven track record in delivering scalable, innovative solutions tailored to the financial services sector means we can now confidently press on with streamlining our business by reducing the number of existing products and aligning the underlying p...
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Who Says Christmas Needs Snow? Godrej Vikhroli Cucina’s “Jingle Bells Unwrapped” Has a New Tune for India

For the longest time, the idea of Christmas has been shaped by Western films, music and classic carols. It grew and spread alongside the reach of popular culture itself. Christmas in popular culture has long been defined by snow-covered streets, elaborate décor, gift-filled trees, overflowing dinner tables and families gathered in picture-perfect settings. But that narrative rarely reflects how Christmas is experienced everywhere. In most of India, nuclear households mean lives built in ci ty high-rises, often far from hometowns, where flatmates, friends and colleagues become family. A “white Christmas” only happens if we're hill-bound, and large gatherings are more often replaced by video calls and shared moments across screens. Yet, these shifts have opened the door to a different kind of celebration, one that is deeply personal and full of heart. Recognising this shift, Godrej Vikhroli Cucina, the culinary owned media property of Godrej Industries Group , has unveiled “Jingl...
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AM/NS India wins top innovation award at NECA 2025

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  ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has been awarded the prestigious Best Innovator Award at the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025, organised by the Ministry of Power and implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The award was jointly presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, and the Hon’ble Minister of Power, Shri Manohar Lal Khattarat Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Sunday. On behalf of AM/NS India, the award was received by Mr. Baiju Masrani, Chief of Hot Metal Delivery at Hazira plant in Gujarat. The event also marked National Energy Conservation Day 2025 celebrations. The NECA is among India’s highest recognitions for energy efficiency; it recognises achievements across seven categories, including innovation. AM/NS India was selected in the Energy Efficiency Innovation – Industry category for its Steel Making Plant-2 project (SMP-2) at the Hazira plant. The award is a tribute to AM/NS India’s leadership in decarbonis...
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Cognizant Unveils Next-Gen Cyber Defense Center in Bengaluru

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Cognizant  announced the launch of its Next-Gen Cyber Defense Center (CDC) in Bengaluru. This center is key to the company’s worldwide CDC network and isCognizant’slargest facilitydesigned to deliver advanced AI powered platform centric cybersecurity managed services, engineering and transformation services to clients globally . Cognizant has a strong cybersecurity practice with longstanding experience, driven by seasoned professionals with deep expertise. At the Bengaluru CDC, these specialists aim to provide round-the-clock monitoring and rapid response to security incidents, supporting clients across diverse industries and geographies. The center features an integrated threat research lab, supported by strategic alliances with leading technology companies. “Cybersecurity is entering a new era where hyper-connected enterprises and AI-driven threats outpace traditional defenses,” said Ravi Kumar S, CEO, Cognizant . “Our new Cyber Defense Center in Bengaluru reflects our commit...
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