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  JSW Paints Limited   acquired a majority stake of 60.76%in Akzo Nobel India Limited(“ANIL”) from Akzo Nobel N.V. and its affiliates. JSW Paints had already acquired 0.44% stake from the public shareholders of ANIL upon successful completion of an open offer and its stake now stands at 61.2% post today’s acquisition. This transaction positions JSW Paints as one of the major players in the sector which is expected to see robust growth in the years ahead. Mr. Sajjan Jindal. Chairman, JSW Group, said “I am happy to welcome the AkzoNobel India team to the JSW Family. We have always believed that India deserves paints and coatings that are trusted and world-class. With Dulux, we are proud to bring global quality to homes and industries across India.Together,there is an incredible opportunity here to build a stronger, brighter and more colorful future for our customers and for India.”   Mr.Parth Jindal, Managing Director of JSW Paints, said“Weare delighted to welcome Akz...

Creamline Dairy Products Limited, a subsidiary of one of India's largest and most diversified agribusinesses, Godrej Agrovet, selling products under the brand name Godrej Jersey, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana (GoT) on the sidelines of Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025. The company will invest INR 150 Crore to set up a state-of-the-art dairy processing facility across 40 acres. With this new investment, the Godrej Industries Group’s total investment plans in the state now stands at over INR 10,000 Cr across its different businesses. Almost 73 per cent of Indians consume less than the recommended dosage of protein every day. With dairy products – milk, curd, paneer, and milk-based drinks – being the most natural sources of protein, this investment will enable Godrej Jersey not only to strengthen the state’s dairy ecosystem but also to deliver products tailored to the evolving nutritional and protein needs of the consumers. The...

  Cognizant announced the opening of its India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab alongside a new Cognizant Moment TM  Studio in Bengaluru—forming an innovation hub that advances the company’s AI builder strategy. Both the lab and studio are part of the commitment Cognizant announced in 2023 to invest $1 billion in generative AI over the next three years.   The India AI Lab extends Cognizant’s AI Lab in San Francisco, which was  recently granted its  61 st  U.S. patent . The Cognizant Moment TM  Studio is part of the  company’s digital experience practice  that helps clients leverage AI to reimagine customer experience and drive growth. Together, the lab and studio will focus on developing business-ready multi-agent systems, AI decisioning capabilities, responsible AI and AI-for-good initiatives.   “Cognizant plays a pivotal role in enterprise AI by acting as an “AI builder,” bringing together our platforms, partner...

Lava International Limited, India’s fastest growing and trusted homegrown smartphone brand, today announced the launch of Lava Play Max , the newest smartphone in its Play series. Engineered for the modern youth who juggle studies, social media, entertainment and gaming, Play Max brings segment- first Vapor Chamber Cooling (VC Cooling) technology to ensure smooth, consistent performance without heating during long gaming sessions on titles like COD Mobile, Free Fire, BGMI and others. Available across Lava’s retail outlets starting December, the device reflects Lava’s focus on delivering powerful yet practical upgrades for everyday use. Play Max 5G offers a powerful combination of a Dimensity 7300 processor , UFS3,1 and VC Chamber cooling for fast and durable performance. Features a 6.72” FHD+ 120Hz display , 5000mAh battery , and a clean Android experience, all in a premium, glossy finish, available in 6+6*GB and 8+8*GB variants. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sumit Singh, Head of...

An Economic Impact Report by Keystone Strategy released at the sixth edition of Amazon Smbhav Summit reveals that Amazon's cumulative investments of $40 billion in India since 2010, including compensation to employees and the development of infrastructure, have significantly contributed towards India’s Atmanirbhar vision. According to Keystone, these investments have established Amazon as the largest foreign investor in India, the largest enabler of ecommerce exports, and among the top job creators in the country. The company has invested at scale towards building physical and digital infrastructure, including fulfillment centers, transportation networks, data centers, digital payments infrastructure and technology development. According to the Keystone report, Amazon has digitized over 12 million small businesses and enabled $20 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports, while supporting approximately 2.8 million direct, indirect, induced and seasonal jobs across industries in India...

At a star-studded event that marked a watershed moment for South India’s Media & Entertainment industry, JioHotstar announced to invest ₹ 4,000 crore over the next five years to boost the region’s creative economy. The evening was graced by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Member of Parliament Padma Bhushan Thiru. Kamal Haasan, Hon'ble Minister of Tamil Development, Information and Publicity Thiru M.P Saminathan, and some of the most illustrious icons from across the South film and TV industries , reflecting the scale and cultural significance of the occasion. The presence of Sushant Sreeram, Head of SVOD & Chief Marketing Officer at JioStar and Krishnan Kutty, Head of Cluster, Entertainment (South) at JioStar underscored JioHotstar’s bold leadership of India’s content evolution and reaffirming the platform’s commitment to elevate and expand South Indian storytelling at scale. JioHotstar also announced signing a Letter of Intent wi...