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UPES, a multidisciplinary university and one of India’s leading institutions for future-focused education, announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to launch its ‘AI Campus’, a transformative initiative designed to embed artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and intelligent automation across teaching, learning, research, and innovation across disciplines including engineering, computer science, business, law, design, health sciences, liberal studies and media. This launch aligns with UPES’ vision of being the ‘University of Tomorrow’ and its transition into an ‘AI-First University’. At UPES, AI is integrated into the very fabric of the academic ecosystem, from curriculum design and teaching methodologies to research, innovation, and industry engagement, to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. This collaboration marks a significant step towards preparing students and faculty for an increasingly AI-driven economy by combining advanced technology infrastruc...

Godrej Enterprises Group’s (GEG) Storage Solutions business marked 25 years of its Chennai manufacturing facility, a key pillar in enabling India’s industrial growth and strengthening its logistics backbone. Backed by over 70 years of expertise in intralogistics, the business announced continued investments across its Chennai and Bengaluru facilities to accelerate innovation, automation, and next-generation warehousing infrastructure. As India’s economy expands, driven by e-commerce, quick commerce, and manufacturing, warehousing has emerged as a critical pillar of supply chain resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness. Godrej Enterprises Group has built a strong leadership position in storage and intralogistics solutions, operating as a true “industry of industries” that underpins India’s economic expansion and supply chain modernisation. Over time, the Chennai facility has evolved into a core manufacturing and engineering hub, anchored in operational discipline and continuous c...

  While conversations around LGBTQIA+ inclusion have gained momentum in corporate India, manufacturing workplaces, one of the country's largest sources of employment—have largely remained absent from the discussion. To bridge this gap, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) unveiled the Pride in Manufacturing, a unique practical toolkit designed to help organizations build safer, more equitable and inclusive manufacturing workplaces for LGBTQIA+ talent. The toolkit was launched simultaneously at Godrej One, the company's headquarters in Mumbai, by Sudhir Sitapati, CEO & MD, Godrej Consumer Products, and at the company's manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu by Vaibhav Ram, Global Head – HR, Godrej Consumer Products. The toolkit reflects GCPL's commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces and strengthening India's manufacturing workforce by enabling every individual to participate, contribute and thrive. Developed in partnership with Transformis, a leading In...

realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, announced the launch of the realme P4R 5G , featuring the segment’s largest battery capacity at 8000mAh. Designed for young users who demand dependable battery life, smooth performance, immersive entertainment, and intelligent everyday experiences, the realme P4R 5G is equipped with the segment’s only 5300mm² AirFlow Vapour Chamber, practical AI features, and a durable design, delivering a smooth and seamless experience across gaming, study, entertainment and daily life. The realme P4R 5G offers 3 days of use after a full charge and despite the powerful battery is only 8.8mm thin and 224g light.   Complementing the battery, the realme P4R 5G also features Bypass Charging, and One Tap Cooling helping manage heat and support stable 60fps for BGMI and Freefire making it ideal for gamers. It is also suitable for long-term usage owing to its 7 years of battery health , 2+3 system updates , 4-year fluency , and Extend...

Nuvama Wealth Management Limited, announced that it has received the final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence mutual fund operations through its asset management arm, Nuvama Asset Management Limited (“AMC”). The approval marks an important milestone in Nuvama's journey to build a scaled asset management franchise. As the next step, the AMC will seek necessary approvals to launch investment products under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework, followed by a broader range of mutual fund offerings over time. This development further strengthens Nuvama's position as an integrated wealth and asset management platform and expands its ability to deliver differentiated investment solutions across investor segments. Since its inception, Nuvama has built one of India's most trusted and scaled wealth management platforms, currently managing total client assets of over ₹4.5 trillion (as of March 2026) and serving more than 1.3 mi...

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate across education, research, innovation, and industry engagement. The partnership brings together the industrial expertise and global manufacturing footprint of AM/NS India, and the academic and research excellence of IIT Roorkee to create a platform for advancing talent development, applied research, technology innovation, and industrial competitiveness. Under the framework of the MoU, the partners will explore opportunities across: ·          Joint development and delivery of academic programs, executive education, professional development courses, and workforce transformation initiatives ·          Industry-focused consulting, technical advisory services, problem-solving engagements, and technology assessments ·  ...