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HCLTech is pleased to announce the signing of a significant strategic partnership with a Europe headquartered, Fortune Global 50 Firm to establish an AI driven operating model to transform and manage their Global Digital Workplace and Enterprise Networks.   The initial term of the agreement is from July 2026 to December 2031, extendable for a further period of 5 years.   The estimated value of the agreement during the initial term is US $ 1.14 Billion.   This is entirely a net new business for the Company.  

Lava International Limited, India’s leading consumer technology brand, today introduced new audio products—the Probuds T51 and Xscape 13° Neckband alongside the Prowatt Air 10K power bank, strengthening its Pro series with audio and power accessories. With these launches, Lava has strengthened its audio portfolio with two purpose-built products for distinct consumer needs — the Probuds T51, built for consumers seeking a premium audio experience and the Xscape 13° Neckband, a segment-first neckband featuring three dedicated EQ modes, for consumers seeking immersive audio experiences for daily use. Additionally, the Prowatt Air power bank series expands Lava's power accessories portfolio with a compact 10,000mAh power bank featuring 22.5W fast charging, anti-heating technology and multilayer safety protection. The launch reinforces brand’s commitment to delivering reliable, value-driven technology across every touchpoint of the Indian consumer's daily life. Commenting on st...

For generations, dairy has been an integral part of Indian households, valued primarily as a daily staple. Today, however, the category is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Consumers are increasingly evaluating milk, curd and paneer not just as essential foods, but through the lens of nutrition, wellness and functional health. This shift presents one of the most significant opportunities for the dairy industry. Protein, once associated largely with fitness enthusiasts, has now entered mainstream consumer conversations. As awareness around balanced nutrition grows, families are actively seeking ways to increase their daily protein intake. Rather than creating entirely new consumption habits, the opportunity lies in helping consumers recognise the nutritional value of foods they already trust and consume every day. "The real opportunity isn't to change what India eats, it's to change how India perceives everyday dairy. Milk, curd and paneer have always been part o...

  AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and among the first in over a decade to receive in-principle approval for transition into a Universal Bank, has entered into a strategic partnership with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) to launch an industry-first initiative, “Suhana Safar” - a Recurring Deposit (RD)-backed auto loan scheme designed to make car ownership more accessible for aspiring first-time buyers of the most popular models; Alto K10,   S-Presso, Celerio, and WagonR. Suhana Safar addresses one of the most common barriers to first-time car ownership - the challenge of mobilising a down payment and committing to an EMI, without prior financial readiness. Under the scheme, a customer opens a Recurring Deposit (RD) account with AU SFB and deposits a fixed monthly amount - equivalent to the prospective car EMI, for a period of three to six months. The RD earns interest during this tenure, and on maturity, the accumulated amount is utilis...

ESDS Software Solution Ltd., India's Sovereign End-to-End AI Ecosystem Provider, today announced the launch of Swaraj Cloud an AI-Autonomous Sovereign Cloud Platform built, operated entirely on Indian soil. Running on ESDS-owned physical infrastructure housed in Indian Data Centers and governed under Indian jurisdiction, Swaraj Cloud delivers enterprise-grade compute, AI, security and developer capabilities with 100% Indian data residency and minimal foreign infrastructure dependency. The platform addresses a regulatory and operational gap that has grown more acute with the enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, MeitY's Cloud Selection Framework for government workloads and RBI cloud guidelines governing data residency in the banking sector. Indian enterprises in regulated industries banking, government, healthcare and public services have been required to meet increasingly stringent data sovereignty obligations while operating on infrastructure ...

Lava International Limited, India's trusted home-grown smartphone brand, is set to make its value-led smartphone portfolio more accessible with special offers during the Amazon Prime Day Sale. The offers will be available from July 2 to July 6, beginning with Prime Early Deals on July 2–3, followed by the main Amazon Prime Day Sale from July 4–6. This limited-period offer provides Indian consumers an opportunity to experience Lava's portfolio of feature-rich smartphones at their most accessible prices yet. The sale features exclusive SBI & Axis Bank offers across Lava's line-up, including devices like the Agni 4, Bold N2 Lite, Bold N2, and Bold N2 5G, among others. As part of the sale, buyers can avail instant discounts on SBI & Axis Bank Credit Cards and EMI transactions across all participating Lava models. Select devices offer additional bump-up benefits, making this a compelling moment to upgrade to a Lava smartphone.