BYD India announces price revision across its passenger vehicles effective July 1, 2026

India, May 13 : BYD India, a subsidiary of BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, today announced a price revision across its electric passenger vehicle portfolio, effective July 1, 2026. The increase, driven by sustained foreign exchange movement, will range from 1-2%, depending on model and variant.

To support customer planning and ensure greater price certainty, BYD India will extend current prices to customers who complete bookings in May and June 2026, provided delivery is taken on or before July 31, 2026. Bookings made on or after July 1, 2026 will be subject to the revised pricing.

Mr. Rajeev Chauhan, Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles (EPV) Business at BYD India, said, “This price revision is in lieu of foreign exchange fluctuations. Even in a challenging market environment, BYD India remains focused on delivering high-value, advanced, safe, and premium electric mobility solutions to customers. We continue to see strong market demand for products such as the BYD ATTO 3 and the BYD SEALION 7, reflecting growing confidence in premium electric mobility among Indian consumers.”

BYD India continues to deepen its presence in the market through a growing portfolio of premium NEVs that bring together advanced technology, performance, safety, and sustainability. The BYD ATTO 3 has established itself as a strong player in the premium electric SUV segment, while the recently introduced BYD SEALION 7 has also received a positive market response across India.

A key differentiator in BYD’s India journey has been its focus on in-house innovation, particularly through the Blade Battery, Cell-to-Body integration, and the 8-in-1 electric powertrain which enables faster charging, improved driving range, better cabin space, and a smarter connected driving experience across BYD’s electric vehicle lineup.

Globally, BYD continues to advance sustainable mobility innovation through the introduction of its second-generation Blade Battery and advanced flash-charging technology, reinforcing its commitment to safer, smarter, and more efficient NEV solutions. These next-generation technologies are designed to enhance charging speed, battery safety, energy efficiency, and overall vehicle performance.

The brand currently serves customers through a network of 48 dealerships across 40 cities, offering integrated sales and service nationwide. This expanding footprint underscores BYD India’s commitment to improving accessibility and strengthening the overall ownership experience.

BYD India is also expanding the BYD Pioneers Club, a dedicated platform designed to bring together customers and EV enthusiasts across the country. Through curated experiences, drive engagements, knowledge-sharing sessions, and brand-led activities, the initiative is intended to strengthen customer engagement and foster a vibrant community around sustainable mobility.

L&T Secures Major Orders in Power Transmission & Distribution

Chandigarh, May 13 : The Power Transmission & Distribution business vertical of L&T has secured a batch of EPC orders from prestigious clients in the Middle East for setting up extra-high voltage substations.

The orders pertain to constructing one 380 kV substation and two 132 kV substations. These high-capacity substations will ensure availability of reliable power to large load centres and decongest grids, thereby enabling them to meet the growing demands.

The orders have been awarded to PT&D on turnkey basis and are to be delivered against stringent timelines.

The Power Transmission & Distribution business vertical is a major EPC player, providing technology-driven, end-to-end solutions for enabling access to clean and reliable electricity. It offers integrated EPC services and related digital energy solutions, spanning from the establishment of smart and efficient transmission and distribution (T&D) networks to last-mile electrification. The business serves utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial and infrastructure customers across 30 countries in the SAARC, ASEAN, Middle East, Africa, North America and CIS regions.

Background 

Larsen & Toubro is a USD 32 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, Products and Services, operating across diverse domains and multiple geographies. With a strong impetus towards AI & technology, customer–focussed approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

Inc. 5000 Agency Founder Ric Militi Launches Leadership Series Inspired by InnoVision’s Internal Success Framework 

 

The InnoVision CEO Expands the Agency’s Internal Leadership Training Into a Free Professional Development Series for Aspiring Leaders 

SAN DIEGO — May 13 — While many businesses have been struggling to navigate economic uncertainty and workforce instability, national marketing agency InnoVision Marketing Group has continued to expand, a success CEO Ric Militi attributes to the company’s core philosophies and commitment to elevated client service. After earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2025, the Anti-Agency™ continues to demonstrate how strong leadership and organizational culture can drive long-term growth. 

Now, Militi is bringing those leadership principles to a broader audience through a free professional development series titled The Fundamentals of Success

Created from the same weekly companywide meetings that have helped shape InnoVision’s culture for more than two decades, The Fundamentals of Success transforms internal leadership lessons into short-form digital content designed for professionals, entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders seeking practical guidance in today’s evolving business landscape. 

During each companywide meeting, Militi introduces five different fundamentals ranging from extraordinary communication and detail obsession to grit, humility, accountability and enthusiasm. These sessions are recorded and repurposed into accessible educational content, offering viewers an authentic look at the principles that shape leadership and culture inside the agency. 

“My family immigrated to the United States when I was three years old, and everything we owned fit inside an old ocean liner trunk. I still have it today as a reminder of where I came from,” said Militi. “Financially, we struggled. I went out on my own at a young age and often had to scrape together enough money for my next meal. It took me too long to figure out that success is rarely built on talent alone. Most of the time, it comes down to human behaviors like trust, loyalty, respect, communication, attention to detail and consistently showing up. The Fundamentals of Success is my way of sharing the many lessons I had to learn in a simplified, relatable, format. So even if it enriches only one person’s life, then it was worth doing.” 

The series explores dozens of soft-skill principles designed to support long-term growth in both business and life. Each video focuses on a specific fundamental, with broader themes including leadership, communication, discipline, collaboration, consistency and personal development. By making this coaching content widely accessible, the series provides professionals with practical insights they can apply both personally and professionally. 

Having taught these principles for more than 20 years, Militi and InnoVision Marketing Group have 

demonstrated the impact of investing in people, culture and consistency. Through The Fundamentals of Success, Militi aims to inspire the next generation of leaders while reinforcing the importance of integrity, accountability and character in achieving sustainable success. 

As companies continue adapting to shifting workplace dynamics and economic pressures, the demand for strong leadership and people-focused culture has become increasingly important. By opening these leadership conversations to a wider audience, Militi is extending InnoVision’s impact beyond the workplace while creating a practical resource for professionals seeking growth, resilience and long-term career development. 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Hat Launches New Developer Tools for Agentic AI

New Delhi, Delhi, India May 13: Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open-source solutions, today announced expanded capabilities across its developer portfolio specifically built for the requirements of AI agents. Through the newly-available Red Hat Desktop and enhancements to Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite, Red Hat intends to smooth the transition from agents running locally on developer workstations to production-scale deployments across the hybrid cloud. 

What Red Hat announced

With today’s general availability of Red Hat Desktop, Red Hat is providing commercial support for the Red Hat build of Podman Desktop, creating a more reliable foundation for local container and AI development. Red Hat Desktop also includes capabilities for isolated AI agent sandboxing, an initiative designed to help developers execute and test autonomous agents in a protected sandbox on their local hardware, preventing unverified agent actions from affecting the host OS. Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite also adds new capabilities, including a trusted software factory, Red Hat Trusted Libraries and AI-driven exploit intelligence to modernize security across the software supply chain. These new features use AI to determine if known vulnerabilities in generated code are relevant to a specific application runtime, allowing developers to prioritize remediation based on actual risk. 

Why this matters

As the volume of AI-generated code increases, developers need a workflow that balances local experimentation with enterprise-grade deployment. Whether developers start locally with Red Hat Desktop or in a cloud-based development environment via Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces, they receive the same consistency and governance required for enterprise production. By unifying these environments and transitioning to production scale with Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat enables teams to treat AI agents as tier-one applications. This approach provides a security-driven path to production, enabling developers to move from experimental local sandboxes to verified, scalable innovation across the hybrid cloud. 

What Red Hat experts are saying

“The transition to agentic AI expands the requirements for modern application development,” said James Labocki, Senior Director, Product Management, Red Hat. “By establishing a trusted production path across the hybrid cloud with Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite and providing consistent environments through Red Hat Desktop and Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces, we’re helping developers accelerate and own their AI strategy with the same rigor they apply to their core IT applications.”

Key takeaways

  • Standardized AI lifecycle: Red Hat provides a more consistent experience from local machines to the cloud, helping organizations move AI from experimental projects to repeatable production workflows.

  • Maintain developer choice: Red Hat has expanded support in Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces, a Red Hat OpenShift feature, to include integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Kiro coding assistant (technical preview). This joins existing integration for Microsoft Copilot, Claude CLI and more, providing the flexibility to use preferred coding assistants and environments from local machines.

  • Shift security left: Built on Red Hat Hardened Images and Red Hat Trusted Libraries (both available with SLSA Level 3 origin and integrity), these tools provide a software supply chain that is transparent and verifiable before code is even written.

  • Sandbox-first testing: Developers can execute autonomous agents in an isolated environment, providing a safety layer to observe agent behaviors before cluster deployment.

Deeper details:

Red Hat Desktop and Podman integration
Red Hat Desktop delivers an enterprise-supported environment for local container and AI development centered on the hardened and supported Red Hat build of Podman Desktop. Developers can easily access the full library of Red Hat Hardened Images from their laptop, while connecting to local or remote OpenShift clusters for unit testing. This ensures that the container running on the developer‘s machine is architecturally consistent with the one running in production. Developers looking to test sandboxed AI agents can find more information at www.openkaiden.ai

Flexible coding assistants

Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces now provides an extensible framework that allows developers to integrate preferred AI-driven tools directly into their cloud-based IDE. This includes new support for the AWS Kiro coding assistant (technical preview), alongside existing integrations for Microsoft Copilot, Claude CLI, Cline, Continue, Roo and more. By supporting both proprietary and open-source assistants, Red Hat enables teams to use frontier models or host private models, helping to align developer productivity tools with corporate security and sovereignty requirements. 

Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite enhancements
The latest version of Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite introduces the developer preview of a trusted software factory based on accepted CNCF best practices and Red Hat’s internal build processes. This provides a standards-based CI/CD implementation that customers can use as-is or tweak and replicate to meet specific needs. Additional features include:

  • Red Hat Trusted Libraries: Curated Python packages built on SLSA Level 3 infrastructure with added  software bill of materials (SBOMs) and cryptographic signatures to help provide a more transparent and verifiable software supply chain.

  • Exploit intelligence: Developed using the NVIDIA AI blueprint for vulnerability analysis, this capability uses AI-driven code reasoning to determine if a vulnerable function is actually reachable in an application’s runtime environment. By isolating exploitable code paths from broader vulnerability data, Red Hat helps developers prioritize fixes that actually impact security. 

Red Hat Summit

Join the Red Hat Summit keynotes live on YouTube to hear the latest from Red Hat executives, customers and partners:

  • The next platform is choice — Tuesday, May 12, 8:30-10 a.m. EDT

  • The AI-ready enterprise is here — Wednesday, May 13, 9-10 a.m. EDT 

Learn more:

  • OpenShift: Consistent integration for the hybrid enterprise

  • Red Hat Hardened Images Accelerates Cloud-Native Development and Zero-CVE Strategies

  • Red Hat Desktop brings Kubernetes-aligned development to the desktop

  • From experimentation to production: Building trust in the agentic AI era

  • Learn more about Red Hat Summit

  • See all of Red Hat’s announcements this week in the Red Hat Summit newsroom

  • Follow @RedHatSummit or #RHSummit on X for event-specific updates

Connect with Red Hat

  • Learn more about Red Hat

  • Get more news in the Red Hat newsroom

  • Read the Red Hat blog

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Motorola Launches Its First Foldable Smartphone Motorola Razr Fold in India With the World’s #1 Foldable Camera Systems Recognised by DXOMARK Gold Label, Featuring a 6000mAh Biggest Battery in Foldables and a Bright 6.6″ Screen That Unfolds Into a Massive 8.1″ 2k Display Starting at Rs. 5,556*/month. Along With Moto Buds 2 Plus, Segment’s Best Audio Featuring Sound by Bose at Rs. 4,999*

Business Wire India

  • motorola razr fold features the World’s Best Foldable camera system recognised with the DXOMARK Gold Label for imaging excellence, featuring pro-grade Sony LYTIA™ lenses with upto 8K Dolby Vision® recording, powered by a 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 828 main sensor, 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 600 Periscope Camera with 3x optical zoom and 100x super zoom pro, 50MP ultrawide + macro vision camera with 122° field of view, plus 20MP (closed) and 32MP (open) selfie cameras.
  • The device is fuelled by the biggest battery in foldables, a massive 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery delivering over 43 hours of battery life on a single charge, with 80W TurboPower™ ultra fast charging, 50W TurboPower™ wireless charging, and 5W reverse charging.
  • In terms of display, the motorola razr fold comes with the brightest 6.6″ extreme AMOLED external display with an incredibly fluid upto 165Hz LTPO refresh rate that unfolds into a massive 8.1″ 2K Extreme AMOLED Main Display with peak brightness of 6,200 nits with Dolby Vision® and HDR10+.
  • Built to last with a precision-engineered aircraft-grade steel hinge with titanium reinforcement, the world’s first smartphone with the strength of Corning® Gorilla™ Glass Ceramic 3, rated IP48 and IP49.
  • Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 built on advanced TSMC 3nm architecture and running on Android™ 16 for smarter, more intuitive AI-driven experiences. Qualcomm® AI Engine with Hexagon™ NPU for on-device generative AI.
  • Available in 2 storage variants — 12GB RAM + 256GB and 16GB RAM + 512GB, in PANTONE™ Blackened Blue Diamond Piqué-Inspired Finish and PANTONE™ Lily White Satin Luxe Inspired Finish on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading retail stores at an effective launch price of Rs. 139,999* or as low as Rs. 5,556* per month.
  • Motorola razr fold is also launched in special FIFA World Cup 2026 with special FIFA UI customizations, FIFA Heroes game and 24 karat FIFA logo plating on back of phone. Available in very limited quantity at Rs. 169,999*.
  • Accompanied by moto buds 2 plus offering the Segment’s Best Audio powered by Sound by Bose with powerful 11mm dynamic drivers and Segment’s best Dynamic ANC and equipped with LHDC and LDAC audio codecs for high-quality, low-latency wireless audio, delivering up to 40 hours of total playtime.
  • Moto buds 2 plus is Segment’s Only Earbuds with Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual Connection, Audio Share, CrystalTalk AI, and IP54 water-repellent design, with access to moto AI including Catch Me Up and Pay Attention and is Available in PANTONE Silhouette and PANTONE Cool White starting at Rs. 4,999* Only.

Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and innovation and India’s leading AI smartphone brand, today launched the motorola razr fold, its first foldable smartphone redefining productivity and play, enabling users to seamlessly work, create, and multitask.

The device features the World’s Best Foldable camera system recognised with the DXOMARK Gold Label for imaging excellence, featuring the world’s only Triple 50MP Pro-Grade Foldable Camera System led by the advanced Sony LYTIA™ 828 and Sony LYTIA™ 600 camera with moto ai, delivering flagship-grade clarity, cinematic dynamic range, ultra-realistic colours, sharper shadows, reduced grain, blur-free shots, Pantone™ Validated True Colours and SkinTone™ accuracy, along with 8K Dolby Vision® Recording with moto ai Video Enhancement Engine featuring the industry-first dual tone mapping engine and 4K Dolby Vision® Recording up to 60fps from all lenses. Backed by a massive 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W TurboPower™ charging and 50W wireless charging, the motorola razr fold also features a stunning 165Hz LTPO external display and immersive 2K main display. Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5, it further enhances imaging with advanced on-device AI processing. With a sophisticated diamond piqué-inspired finish and satin-luxe inspired finish in Pantone™ curated colours, along with IP48 + IP49 durability, the motorola razr fold delivers a truly premium and seamless smartphone experience.

The motorola razr fold sets a new benchmark in imaging with a DXOMARK Gold Label for imaging excellence, anchored by its advanced 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 828 camera powered by moto ai and 8K Dolby Vision® recording. The sensor delivers stunning photography with exceptional clarity, superior signal-to-noise performance, advanced AI noise reduction for deeper blacks and cinematic contrast, and outstanding shots with brighter highlights and deeper shadows. The advanced 3.5° OIS stabilization enables ultra-steady photography and videography, while moto ai enhances textures, dynamic range, and motion detection in real time, ensuring crisp, blur-free captures even in fast-moving scenes. With Pantone™ Validated Colours and Pantone™ SkinTone™ Validation, the camera reproduces authentic, true-to-life colours exactly as creators intended.

Complementing the main sensor is a 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 600 Periscope Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & 100x Super Zoom Pro and a 50MP Ultra-Wide + Macro Vision camera with up to 122° field of view for expansive landscapes and intricate close-ups. For selfies, the device sports a 20MP outside selfie camera and 32MP inside selfie camera with Quad Pixel Technology.

The device supports Ultra-Sharp 8K Dolby Vision® Recording with moto ai Video Enhancement Engine and 4K Dolby Vision® Recording up to 60fps from all lenses enabling seamless lens switching for cinematic storytelling from every angle. FHD slow motion captures the moment at up to 240fps. moto ai smart features include a Photo Enhancement Engine, Video Enhancement Engine with the industry’s first dual tone mapping, Adaptive Stabilization, Super Zoom Pro (up to 100x), and Dynamic Bokeh. Additional camera features include Frame Match, Instagram HDR, Active Photos, Video Horizon Lock, Audio Zoom, Adaptive Stabilization, Hyperlapse, Long Exposure Mode, Air Gesture control, FIFA World Cup™ Watermark, and full integration with Google Photos AI tools — including Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor, and more.

The motorola razr fold houses a massive 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, engineered to deliver over 43 hours of battery life on a single charge without compromising performance. Designed for uninterrupted streaming, gaming, 8K recording, video calls, and social media usage, the advanced silicon-carbon technology ensures long-lasting endurance in a sleek profile. Complementing this is 80W TurboPower™ charging. It also supports 50W TurboPower™ wireless charging and 5W reverse charging for earbuds, smartwatches, and other compatible accessories.

Further, the smartphone features a massive 8.1” 2K Extreme AMOLED Main Display delivering tablet-like multitasking, cinematic viewing, creator-grade editing, and flagship gaming immersion, along with a 6.6” Extreme AMOLED External Display that delivers a complete smartphone experience even when folded for messaging, navigation, productivity, entertainment, and camera usage without unfolding. The 165Hz LTPO refresh rate on the external display enables ultra-fluid scrolling, smoother animations, responsive gaming, and immersive interactions. With Pantone™ Validated Display and Pantone™ SkinTone™ Validation, the screen reproduces true-to-life colours and accurate skin tones exactly as creators intended. The display achieves exceptional outdoor visibility with 6,200 nits peak brightness on the main display for ultra-vibrant HDR playback even under direct sunlight. HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut, and 10-bit colour depth combine to deliver over a billion shades with ultra-accurate colour reproduction and deeper visual realism. Designed with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 3 outside and Ultra Thin Glass inside, users can feel confident about the strength of the display.

Powering the motorola razr fold is the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 processor, delivering superfast performance without unnecessary battery drain. With up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage, the razr fold ensures seamless multitasking, responsive gaming, and smooth everyday performance. RAM Boost turns storage into virtual RAM, automatically adapting to keep multiple apps running without a hitch.

Additionally, the device features an ultra-thin 4.6mm unfolded profile with a lightweight 240g foldable design. It showcases PANTONE™ curated premium finishes with Satin-Luxe and Diamond Piqué textures, including a Satin-Luxe inspired finish in PANTONE™ Lily White delivering a soft-touch silky texture with elegant premium aesthetics, and a diamond piqué textured finish in PANTONE™ Blackened Blue inspired by luxury fabric craftsmanship for a uniquely tactile and sophisticated in-hand experience. Advanced hinge engineering with an aircraft-grade steel hinge and titanium reinforcement improves structural stability, smoother folding action, and long-term durability, while the precision-engineered teardrop-shaped hinge reduces stress on the screen and creates a fluid, effortless folding experience with minimized gaps for a clean, seamless look. As the world’s first smartphone featuring Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 3, it delivers enhanced durability, scratch resistance, and premium protection against everyday wear.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. T.M. Narasimhan, Managing Director, Motorola India, said, “With the motorola razr fold, we are ushering in a new era for foldables, designed to unlock greater productivity and creativity. It is a device that combines stunning design, pro-grade intelligence, and exceptional craftsmanship to make every interaction truly remarkable. Paired with the moto buds 2 plus, where the brilliance of Sound By Bose meets the acoustic expertise, we are delivering an ecosystem that is as stylish as it is powerful and making it the segment best audio experience.

At Motorola, we have always believed that great technology should feel personal, and this launch is the fullest expression of that belief. We are proud to bring this experience to India, reaffirming our commitment to our consumers and our position as the country’s leading AI smartphone brand.”

Running on Hello UI based on Android™ 16, the motorola razr fold comes with a promise of 7 years of Android OS and 7 years of security updates. The OS provides deep customisation, from custom colours, fonts, and icon shapes to unique wallpapers for home and lock screens. Features include Auto Blur screenshots, Gestures, Quick Capture, Fast Flashlight, Three Finger Screenshot, and Quick Launch, while AI-powered system optimization intelligently improves responsiveness, app launch speeds, and background efficiency over time.

The motorola razr fold also comes with moto ai 2.0, delivering next-level intelligence with contextual suggestions, AI-powered productivity, and creative experiences. AI Image Studio enables Text to Image, Sketch to Image, AI Avatars, Text to Sticker, and AI Playlist Studio creation tools, while features like Catch Me Up 2.0, Pay Attention, Next Move Suggestions, Global Search, Show This On That, and Auto Screenshot Blur enhance everyday productivity. Remember This, Recall, and Save to Memory act as an intelligent memory vault, while Google Gemini integration enables writing, learning, planning, AI image generation, and seamless actions across Google apps.

The motorola razr fold meets advanced durability standards with IP48 and IP49 rated water and dust protection for improved reliability in daily usage conditions. Smart Water Touch technology enables uninterrupted screen responsiveness even around water or moisture. The immersive Gold Standard Cinematic Sound experience is delivered through Sound by Bose, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos® Spatial Audio, and Hi-Res Audio, creating multidimensional sound with enhanced depth, positioning, and immersion.

Celebrating the world’s biggest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Collection features a FIFA special edition of motorola razr fold which comes with exclusive FIFA experiences, FIFA World Cup 26™ Watermark, curated wallpapers, official ringtones, and FIFA® Heroes gaming access.

Bundled with the motorola razr fold, the moto buds 2 plus add a perfect blend of style and premium audio to the complete experience. The moto buds 2 plus, titled as the Segment’s Best Audio experience powered by Sound by Bose technology, are crafted like fine jewellery and designed to make a bold style statement. Powerful 11mm dynamic drivers deliver deep bass, while balanced armatures by Knowles add exceptional clarity and detail. Support for LHDC and LDAC codecs ensures rich, high-quality, low-latency wireless audio.

With Dynamic ANC making it the Segment’s Best Adaptive ANC tuned in collaboration with Bose engineers, the moto buds 2 plus intelligently block distractions, while Transparency Mode lets ambient sound in when needed. A six-microphone system with Environmental Noise Cancellation and CrystalTalk AI keeps calls crystal clear, even in noisy surroundings. Offering up to 9 hours of playback on a single charge and 40 hours with the case, they also support fast charging, It is a segment’s only earbuds with Bluetooth® 6.0 and features Dual Connection, Gaming Mode, Wear Detection, Fit Test, IP54 water resistance, and instant access to moto ai features on compatible Motorola devices.

Availability:

The motorola razr fold will be available in two storage variants including 12GB RAM + 256GB and 16GB RAM + 512GB and will come in stunning Pantone™ curated colour options, PANTONE™ Blackened Blue and PANTONE™ Lily White. The device features a range of premium finishes including Diamond Piqué-Inspired Finish and Satin-Luxe Inspired Finish, designed to deliver a unique, luxurious in-hand feel while ensuring durability and everyday comfort. Also motorola razr fold will be available in FIFA special edition in limited quantities. The motorola razr fold will go on sale starting 20th May 2026, 12PM onwards on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading retail stores across India including Reliance digital, at an effective launch price starting just Rs. 139,999*.

The moto buds 2 plus is now selling live on Flipkart in two stylish colours, PANTONE Silhouette and PANTONE Cool White, at an effective launch price of Rs. 4,999*.

LAUNCH PRICING

motorola razr fold 12/256 GB: Rs. 149,999

motorola razr fold 16/512 GB: Rs. 159,999

motorola razr fold 16/512 GB FIFA Edition: Rs. 169,999

Moto Buds 2 Plus: Rs. 5,999

 

Affordability Offer details:

For motorola razr fold Consumer can avail offers mentioned below:

  • Flat Rs. 10, 000 Instant Bank discount

OR

  • Flat Rs. 10,000 Exchange bonus

There is also no cost EMI upto 18 months on select banks.

For moto buds 2 plus Consumer can avail offer mentioned below:

  • Flat Rs. 1.000 Instant Bank discount

 

NET EFFECTIVE PRICING (including bank and exchange offers)

  • motorola razr fold 12/256 GB: Rs. 99,999* or as low as Rs. 5,556^/month
  • motorola razr fold 16/512 GB: Rs. 109,999* or as low as Rs. 6,111^/month
  • motorola razr fold 16/512 GB FIFA Edition: Rs. 119,999* or as low as Rs. 6,667^/month
  • Moto Buds 2 Plus: Rs. 4,999*

* *T&C Apply. Value calculated assuming an exchange value of Rs. 40,000 and exchange bonus of 10,000, applicable on select exchange devices only.

^Calculated for 18 month No cost EMI on the device value of 99,999 including exchange

 

Service Offer details:

Customers who purchase motorola razr fold during first 1 month i.e. till 20th Jun, gets FREE one time screen replacement (valid for 1 year)

 

Operator Offer details:

Jio Users can also avail exciting offers on plan worth Rs. 449

  • 3 Months Hotstar Free
  • 5000 GB with Pro Gemini.
  • Plus, additional Cashback & offers from key brands
    • Rs. 2,000 value on Tira, upto Rs. 200 on Ajio
    • Rs. 2,200 off on flights and offers worth Rs. 4000 from Easemytrip

For more details on offer, please visit – https://www.jio.com/offers/brand-partners/jio-motorola-razr-fold-offer-2026/

To know more about the product visit: 

Flipkart – https://www.flipkart.com/motorola-razr-fold-coming-soon-ads-store

Motorola website – https://www.motorola.in/smartphones-motorola-razr-fold/p?skuId=652

 

Disclaimers:

^All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns.

*Price including all offers

~ As Per TechArc India’s Leading AI Smartphone Brand Report 2025

Detailed Specifications: Motorola Razr fold

Specification

Detail

Device Name

motorola razr fold

Operating System

Android™ 16

Processor

Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform

CPU

Octa-core CPU
 Up to 3.8GHz
 Built on advanced TSMC 3nm (N3P) process

GPU

Qualcomm® Adreno™ A829 GPU

AI/NPU

Qualcomm® AI Engine
 Based on Hexagon™ NPU

OS Upgrade Commit

7 Years

Security Upgrade Commit

7 Years

Memory Type

LPDDR5X

RAM

12GB / 16GB

RAM Boost

12GB + RAM Boost (up to 12GB additional) · 16GB + RAM Boost (up to 16GB additional)

Storage (Built-In)

256GB / 512GB

Storage Type

UFS 4.1

RAM/Storage Combinations

12/256GB · 16/512GB

Display Size when folded

6.6″

Display Type

LTPO extreme AMOLED

Aspect Ratio

21:9

Refresh Rate

165Hz

Display Resolution

2520 x 1080

Glass Type

Corning® Gorilla™ Glass Ceramic 3

Peak Brightness

6,000 nits (500 default)

Color Depth

10-bit (Over a Billion Shades of Color)

Dipslay Size when unfolded

8.1″

Display Type

LTPO extreme AMOLED

Aspect Ratio

8:7.2

Refresh Rate

120Hz

Display Resolution

2484 x 2232 (2K)

Glass Type

Ultra Thin Glass (UTG)

Peak Brightness

6,200 nits (500 default)

Color Depth

10-bit (Over a Billion Shades of Color)

Pantone Validated™ Color

Yes (Both)

Dolby Vision®

Yes (Both)

HDR10+ Certification

Yes (Both)

Water Touch

Yes (Both)

Always-On Display (AOD)

Yes (Both)

Low Blue Light Certification (SGS)

Yes (Both)

Low Motion Blur Certified (SGS)

Yes (Both)

100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut

Yes (Both)

Camera Type

Main Wide camera

Resolution

50 MP Sony LYTIA 828

Aperture

ƒ/1.6

Field of View (FOV)

84.7°

Sensor Size

1/1.28″

Pixel Size (µm)

2.44μm (binned)

OIS

Yes

Pantone Validated™ Camera

Yes

Camera Type

Ultrawide & Macro

Resolution

50 MP

Aperture

ƒ/2.0

Field of View (FOV)

122.1°

Sensor Size

1/2.76″

Pixel Size (µm)

1.28μm (binned)

Camera Type

Periscope Telephoto Lens

Resolution

50 MP Sony LYTIA 600

Aperture

ƒ/2.4

Field of View (FOV)

33.7°

Sensor Size

1/1.95″

Pixel Size (µm)

1.6μm (binned)

OIS

Yes

Resolution

20MP

Aperture

ƒ/2.4

Field of View (FOV)

90°

Pixel Size (µm)

1.22μm (binned)

Resolution

32MP

Aperture

ƒ/2.4

Field of View (FOV)

88.5°

Pixel Size (µm)

1.28μm (binned)

Photo Resolution (Default)

3072 × 4096 (12.6MP, 3:4)

Video Resolution (Default)

UHD 9:16 @ 30fps (2160 × 3840)

Slow Motion (Max)

FHD @ 240fps

Video Recording Formats

8K @ 30fps · 4K @ 60fps · 4K @ 30fps · FHD @ 60fps · FHD @ 30fps

Camera Certifications

Pantone Validated™ Color · Pantone SkinTone™ Validated · Dolby Vision · Ultra HDR · Scan (Powered by Adobe Scan) · DXOMARK Gold Rating

Photo Features

Active Photos · Camera Cartoon · External Display Preview · Gesture Selfie · HDR · Instagram Ultra HDR · Instant Review · Live Filters · Long Exposure · Macro · Night Vision · Panorama · Frame Match · Photo Booth · Pro Mode · Twist to Capture · Tap Anywhere to Capture

Video features

Adaptive Stabilization · Audio Zoom · Dolby Vision® recording · Dual Capture · Face Retouch · Horizon Lock · Live Filters · Macro Video · Slow-Motion · Video HDR · Timelapse

Photo AI Features

Action Shot (Auto & Manual) · Auto Night Vision · Auto Smile Capture · Face Retouch · Group Shot · Photo Enhancement Engine · Portrait Mode (DSLR Effect w/ Dynamic Blur) · Auto Signature Style · Super Zoom · Super Zoom Pro · Watermark (Smart Color) · Watermark (FIFA World Cup 2026)

Video AI Features

Adaptive Stabilization · Video Enhancement Engine

Battery Size

6,000mAh

Battery Type

Silicon-Carbon Battery

Battery Life Claim

Over 43 hours on a single charge

Wired Charging

80W

Wired Charging Time 0-30%

~10 minutes

Wired Charging Time 0-100%

~60 minutes

Wireless Charging

50W

Reverse Charging

5W

Dimensions (H x W x D) (Closed)

160.05 × 73.6 × 9.89 mm (6.30 × 2.90 × 0.39 in)

Dimensions (H x W x D) (Open)

144.47 × 160.05 × 4.55 mm (5.69 × 6.30 × 0.18 in)

Weight

243 g

IP Water Protection Rating

IP48 & IP49

CMF 1

PANTONE® Blackened Blue · Diamond Piqué–Inspired Finish

CMF 2

PANTONE® Lily White · Silk-Inspired Finish

CMF 3

FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition

AI Key

Yes

Biometrics

Side Fingerprint Sensor (FPS), Face Unlock

Audio Playback Formats

MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA

Audio Recording Formats

WAV, AAC, AMR

Microphones

3

Speakers

2 (Top & Bottom)

Speaker System

Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos

Audio Tuning

Sound by Bose

UWB (Ultra-Wideband)

Yes

Bluetooth® Technology

Bluetooth® 6.0

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7 / 6E / 6 / 5

Wi-Fi Standards (North America)

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/k/v/r/ax/be

Wi-Fi Standards (Other Regions)

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be

NFC

Yes

Mobile Networks Supported

5G NR · 4G LTE · 3G UMTS/HSPA+ · 2G GSM/EDGE

5G Bands (Sub-6)

n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/75/77/78

4G LTE Bands

B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48/66/71

3G Bands

W1/2/4/5/8

2G Bands

GSM850/900/1800/1900

SIM & Network Access

eSIM + physical SIM

USB

USB Type-C (USB 3.2 GEN 1) with DisplayPort 1.2

Sensors

Fingerprint Reader · Proximity Sensor · Ambient Light Sensor (Front & Rear) · Accelerometer · Gyroscope · e-Compass · SAR Sensor · Barometer · Hall Sensor · Multi-Spectral Camera Assistant Sensor

Location Services

GPS · Galileo · QZSS · NavIC· GLONASS

Moto Actions

Quick capture · Fast flashlight · Flip for DND · Pick up to silence · Three finger screenshot · Attentive display · Media Controls (Skip songs using vol keys) · Lift to Unlock · Three Finger Swipe to Split · Quick launch (TapTap) · Put to sleep (Double tap to sleep)

Moto AI

Catch me up · Pay attention · Remember this · Recall · Show this on that (BETA Release) · Image studio · Playlist studio · Next Move

Voice Control

Google Gemini

 

90W TurboPower™ charger · USB Type-C cable · Protective Case · Guides · SIM tool

 

Detailed Specifications: 

Motorola Buds 2 Plus

Specification

Detail

Drivers

Dual, 11mm Dynamic drivers + Balanced Armatures by Knowles

Audio Tuning

Sound by Bose technology

Spatial Audio

Yes

Supported Codecs

AAC, SBC, LHDC5, LHDC4, LDAC (India Only)

DAC

Dual

ANC

Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation

Transparency Mode

Yes

Mics

High SNR, 6 microphones with CrystalTalk AI noise cancellation

Battery

Up to 9 hours per charge, 40 hours including case

Fast Charging

10 minutes of charging provides up to 2 hours of playback

Battery Size

60mAh (Earbud)
520mAh (Case)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth® 6.0

Dual Connection

Yes, with auto switching

moto ai

Yes, on compatible moto ai devices

Wear Detection

Yes

Fit Test

Yes

Controls

Press Controls

Other Features

-Customizable EQ with Bass Boost
-Gaming Mode (Low-latency)
-Audio Share
-User-adjustable Controls
-Ring My Buds
-Alarm Detection
-Trigger Voice Assistant

Water resistance

IP54 (Earbud)
IPX2 (Case)

Dimensions

64x48x25.5mm (Case)

Weight

4.6g (Earbud)
36g (Case)

Colours

PANTONE Silhouette
PANTONE Cool White

Inbox accessories

moto buds 2 plus Earbuds, Guide

Oral‑B Announces The Big Rethink 2026, Launching One of Europe’s Largest Disability‑Focused Oral Health Studies

Business Wire India

 

  • Oral‑B and iADH build on four years of action to advance inclusive oral care and whole‑body health
  • 41% of Europeans identify as living with a disability, representing a four‑point increase wave‑on‑wave

 

Oral‑B today announces The Big Rethink 2026, the next evolution of its flagship oral health inclusion programme, developed in partnership with the International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH). The new phase introduces Project Steady, one of Europe’s largest real‑world studies exploring oral care experiences among people with disabilities, their carers and dental professionals. The programme aims to reduce everyday barriers to oral care through inclusive design, evidence-based research and professional education.

 

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260511175864/en/

 

 

Oral B Announces The Big Rethink 2026, Launching One of Europe’s Largest Disability Focused Oral Health Studies

Oral B Announces The Big Rethink 2026, Launching One of Europe’s Largest Disability Focused Oral Health Studies

 

 

Oral health for Whole-Body Health

 

Since its launch in 2022, The Big Rethink has been grounded in a clear belief: oral health is fundamental to whole‑body health, confidence and quality of life. For people with disabilities, barriers to daily oral care can have wider health and social implications – making inclusion an essential part of improving oral health outcomes.

 

 

The mouth is the gateway to the body and therefore acts as a mirror to your overall health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) oral disease affects nearly 3.5 billion people,1 Oral-B is on a mission to make the invisible connection between oral health and whole body health visible and to empower people to take their health into their own hands.

 

 

A growing and unequal challenge

 

 

New research from the Oral-B European Disability Study 2025 reveal that 41% of Europeans identify as living with a disability, representing a four‑point increase wave‑on‑wave2, driven by a broader range of visible and invisible conditions. Based on a survey of more than 9,000 adults across nine European markets3, the findings reveal a significant disparity in daily oral care experiences.

 

 

  • 52% of people with physical disabilities and 63% people with cognitive disabilities report struggling with oral care, compared with 33% of non‑disabled people. These gaps highlight the need for oral health systems, services and tools to better reflect the realities of everyday life4.

 

Project Steady: One of Europe’s largest real‑world oral health studies

 

At the heart of The Big Rethink 2026 is a six‑month, multi‑country study gathering real‑world feedback from people with disabilities, their carers and dental professionals across Europe. The study known as Project Steady represents the next wave of The Big Rethink, focused on understanding lived experience and identifying practical ways to remove everyday barriers to oral care. The Europe‑wide study builds on learnings from an earlier pilot phase led by dental professionals, which highlighted how everyday usability challenges can disrupt oral care routines.

 

 

In the pilot case study of dexterity impaired patients run in February-March 2026 in collaboration with Dr Ana Molina, 90% reduced areas with high amount of plaque after one month of using the accessory with Oral-B iO2, with 40% also showing improved gum health5.

 

 

Consumer feedback highlighted practical everyday benefits, with consumers commenting:

 

 

  • “Easier to hold and control for people with limited hand dexterity.”
  • “More comfortable brushing experience.”
  • “Helps clean more tooth surfaces and reach difficult areas.”

 

 

From insight to action

 

As part of the large study, participants will use Oral‑B’s iO2 electric toothbrush alongside a new adaptive accessory, designed to address two common, practical challenges to brushing:

 

 

  • Control and ergonomics – improved grip, manoeuvrability and button access
  • Stability and toothpaste application – helping prevent roll‑away and make toothpaste use easier

 

 

The expected outcomes are:

 

  • A more accessible brushing experience, reducing everyday usability barriers
  • Improved oral-health results, supported by real- world product performance
  • Solutions shaped directly by lived experiences, informed by participant feedback throughout the study

 

 

Oral-B Disability Champion Programme

 

Oral-B has recently launched a test for 200 Disability Champions across Europe to test the adaptive accessory with respective patients

 

 

Oral-B launched the Disability Champions Award Programme as part of its ongoing mission to make oral care for accessible to everybody. In partnership with the iADH, the programme aims to make the dentist office experience across Europe more inclusive and positive for those with disabilities and their caregivers.

 

 

A long-term commitment to inclusion

 

 

The Big Rethink 2026 complements Oral‑B’s ongoing initiatives:

 

 

  • Disability Champions programme, which supports more disability‑positive dental practices,
  • iADH co‑created education programme designed to help dental professionals better support patients with disabilities.

 

 

By pairing large‑scale research with inclusive design and professional education, The Big Rethink 2026 marks a decisive step in addressing barriers to oral care and supporting better whole‑body health for more people.

 

Paolo Grue, Senior Vice President, Oral Care Europe, Procter & Gamble, said: “We are incredibly proud to be continuing and evolving The Big Rethink. Since its launch, it has shown that oral health is not an isolated issue – it is fundamental to whole‑body health, confidence and quality of life. With Project Steady, we are building on that commitment by launching one of our most ambitious research initiatives to date listening directly to people with disabilities and translating real‑world insight into practical, inclusive solutions. This is how we create real, lasting progress. When inclusion leads, better oral health and better overall health follows.”

 

 

Professor Pedro Diz Dios, President, International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH) said: “The link between oral health and general health is well established, yet many people with disabilities still face daily obstacles to basic oral care. Research of this scale, rooted in everyday experience, is essential if we are to develop evidence‑based solutions that genuinely improve oral health outcomes and advance health equity.”

 

 

Regina Rubio Odgers, Senior Scientist– Oral Care R&D, Oral‑B, said: “What we heard consistently through earlier phases of The Big Rethink was that small, everyday design challenges can have a significant impact on people’s ability to maintain oral care routines. This study allows us to take those insights into real‑world testing -ensuring solutions are shaped by lived experience and designed to work in everyday life.”

 

 

Dr. Ana Molina, Dental Professional and Clinical Lead, Oral‑B Pilot Study, said: “Running the pilot study showed us how small, practical barriers can quickly disrupt daily oral care routines. By testing solutions in real‑world conditions with patients and carers, we were able to generate insights that are directly relevant to both clinical practice and product development. This next phase allows those learnings to be scaled and strengthened.”

 

 

About Oral-B

 

 

Oral-B® was founded in 1950 by a California periodontist, who invented an innovative toothbrush to help his patients achieve healthier teeth and gums at home. Oral-B® continues to stay true to his mission and is today the worldwide leader in the over $5 billion brushing market. Part of the Procter & Gamble Company, the brand manufactures electric toothbrushes and toothpaste for adults and children, oral irrigators, and interdental products.

 

 

About the International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH)

 

 

The iADH is a global organization with over 8000 members from all sectors of health and social care interested in disability and oral health who work to share their scientific knowledge, research, clinical skills and collective experience to reduce barriers to care and improve oral health outcomes for people with disability.

 

 

1Oral Health https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/oral-health (Accessed April 2021)
2 2025 base n=9085; Showing data from Oral-B European Disability Study 2025; Increases and Decreases wave-on-wave are highlighted – these are from comparisons against data collected between 2021 and 2023
3 2025 base n=9085; Showing data from Oral-B European Disability Study 2025; Increases and Decreases wave-on-wave are highlighted – these are from comparisons against data collected between 2021 and 2023
4 2025 base n=9085; Showing data from Oral-B European Disability Study 2025; Increases and Decreases wave-on-wave are highlighted – these are from comparisons against data collected between 2021 and 2023
5 Oral-B Pilot Case Study report

 

 

 

 

 

Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) Applauds European Court Rejection of Patent Infringement Claim

Business Wire India

 

Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) (“Angel”) (http://www.angelaligner.com) today said it was grateful that the Local Division Düsseldorf (Germany) of the Unified Patent Court rejected a request by Align Technology Inc. (ALGN) for Angel to cease and desist from using its A7 Premolar Extraction Solution.

 

Angel denied that the A7 tooth movement protocol infringes any patents as alleged by Align Technology Inc. (ALGN). The court rejected Align’s request for Angel to preliminarily cease its use of the feature, a decision Angel applauded.

 

 

“We respect the Düsseldorf Local Division’s ruling and will continue to make our case that Angel has not violated any valid patents,” said Dr. Arno Riße, Angel’s attorney at the Arnold Ruess law firm of Düsseldorf. “We are grateful that the court decided not to grant Align’s request for preliminary measures. Angel takes intellectual property rights seriously and is careful not to infringe on legitimate patents.”

 

 

“We categorically deny the allegations of infringement and are fully confident in our position,” added Angel’s Chief Commercial Officer and SVP, Richard Hirschland. “We look forward to continue using the litigation to tell the Angel success story and help attract more customers to Angel around the world.”

 

 

Angel has a rich heritage of clinically driven innovation during its 20-plus year history. We have proudly led the clear-aligner field in innovation for many years. Among our cutting-edge products are the award-winning angelButton, the angelHook, the A6 mandibular advancement system (now celebrating its ten-year anniversary), the angel KiD system, and the Intelligent Root System. The company is committed to bringing fair and healthy competition to the marketplace to benefit doctors and their patients.

 

 

Angel’s products regularly receive high doctor-satisfaction scores. Our flexible manufacturing system has been widely praised for turning complex clinical ideas into workable solutions. These innovations, powered by a corporate culture that focuses on treating employees and customers well, have led to impressive global growth for Angel, which is expected to continue.

 

 

About Angelalign Technology Inc.

 

 

Founded in 2003 and celebrating over 2 million smiles worldwide, Angelalign Technology Inc. (HK:6699) (Angel Aligner) provides digital technology-driven clear aligner products and services to meet the needs of dental professionals and patients worldwide. Now the #2 aligner company globally, the Company’s innovative portfolio — including the KiD aligner system, angelButton, A6 Mandibular Advancement, angelHook, and the iOrtho™ digital planning platform — reflects 23+ years of clinical innovation and a mission to deliver Complexity with Confidence for orthodontists and their patients. Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2021, Angelalign launched its global expansion strategy in 2023, with products and services now reaching over 60 countries and regions. Angel Aligner entered the North American market three years ago and is expanding rapidly, including with a new 52,000 sq. ft. U.S. manufacturing facility. Learn more at www.angelaligner.com

 

 

 

 

 

TFS Turned Mother’s Day into a Journey Back Home for Its Travellers

TFS Turned Mother’s Day into a Journey Back Home for Its Travellers

Mumbai, May 13: Travel Food Services Ltd (TFS), a leading operator of Travel QSR outlets and lounges in India, transformed Mother’s Day into a nostalgic experience of journey back home for thousands of travellers from May 7th till 10th, 2026. Across its airport’s locations in Kolkata, Chennai, Dabolim, MOPA, Hyderabad, Delhi and Bengaluru Airport (T1 & T2) TFS curated moments that felt less like airport stopovers and more like heartfelt homecomings, reminding travellers that even amidst the rush of journeys, there is always time to say, “I love you, Maa.”

At TFS airport locations, travellers marked Mother’s Day through “Postcards to Mom”, a handwritten messaging initiative that revived the charm of postcards, ink pens, and revenue stamps. For many younger passengers, it was a nostalgic tradition they had only heard about or seen in family albums. Across age groups, from professionals and students to travelling families, passengers wrote heartfelt notes to their mothers. TFS collected, stamped, and posted every postcard, turning everyday travel into a meaningful expression of gratitude and connection.

For a generation raised on disappearing stories and instant replies, the simple act of writing by hand and waiting for a letter to arrive felt almost magical. It was a heartfelt moment, a gentle pause in the middle of hurried journeys.

TFS lounges and also outlets came alive with the warmth of a family gathering. Specially curated Mother’s Day brunch – the kind of food to connect and emote. Interactive masterclasses invite mothers and children to cook, plate and create together. DIY craft corners kept little hands busy with activity; icing the cupcake for their mothers, while instant photo booths froze giggles and hugs into keepsakes families could carry onto the aircraft.

Gaurav Dewan, Chief Operating Officer, Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) commented on the activation, “Mother’s Day is deeply emotional for many people and we wanted to create experiences that allowed travellers to pause, reflect and celebrate those relationships even while in transit. From writing heartfelt postcards to sharing a meal together, the idea was to bring back the nostalgia of the postcard. At TFS, we believe in making every journey more meaningful by creating memorable moments for our travellers.”

Multi-Color Corporation Successfully Completes Comprehensive Financial Restructuring

Business Wire India

 

Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC” or the “Company”) today announced the successful completion of the Company’s financial restructuring process and emergence from its prepackaged Chapter 11 process.

 

The Company’s prepackaged restructuring reduced net debt by approximately $3.8 billion, reduced annualized cash interest expense by more than $330 million, and extended long-term debt maturities to 2033. More than 99% of voting stakeholders voted to accept MCC’s Plan of Reorganization. Upon emergence, MCC also received a significant $889 million new common and preferred equity investment from CD&R and a group of MCC’s existing secured lenders to support MCC’s long-term growth and investment.

 

 

“Today marks a significant milestone for MCC, as well as our customers, teammates, and partners who have supported us throughout this process,” said Hassan Rmaile, President and Chief Executive Officer of MCC. “Over the last several months, we continued to diligently serve and win clients, sharpened our operations, and now – with a significantly stronger balance sheet – we have the financial foundation needed to accelerate investing in the capabilities that make us the global partner of choice for innovative, premium labeling solutions across verticals. We enter this next chapter focused on driving profitable growth, ramping operational excellence, and investing in our people and culture as we work to deliver sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders.”

 

 

With the financial restructuring completed, CD&R remains MCC’s majority owner. CD&R is joined by a certain number of MCC’s existing lenders as minority equity holders.

 

 

Additional Information
For more information on MCC’s restructuring, including access to Court documents, please visit www.veritaglobal.net/MCC. Stakeholders with questions can contact Verita Global, the Company’s claims and noticing agent, at (866) 967-1788 (U.S./Canada toll free) or +1 (310) 751-2688 (International) or submit an inquiry to www.veritaglobal.net/MCC/inquiry.

 

 

Advisors
Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Cole Schotz P.C. are serving as legal counsel, Evercore Group L.L.C. is serving as investment banker, AlixPartners, LLP is serving as financial advisor, and FGS Global is serving as strategic communications advisor to the Company. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP is serving as special counsel to LABL, Inc. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP are serving as legal counsel to CD&R, and Moelis & Company LLC is serving as its financial advisor. Milbank LLP and PJT Partners serve as legal counsel and financial advisor, respectively, to the ad hoc group of secured creditors.

 

 

About MCC
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) is a global leader in prime label solutions, providing innovative and sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most recognizable brands across a broad range of consumer-oriented end categories. MCC is committed to delivering the world’s best label solutions for their customers to build their brands and add value to the communities in which they operate.

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of MCC and its subsidiaries and certain plans and objectives with respect thereto. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as “anticipate”, “target”, “expect”, “enable”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “goal”, “believe”, “hope”, “aims”, “continue”, “will”, “may”, “should”, “would”, “could”, or other words of similar meaning. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by the Company and its perception of historical trends, current conditions, future developments and other factors. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty, because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and the factors described in the context of such forward-looking statements in this document could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward looking statements. Although it is believed that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct, and you are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as at the date of this document. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or correct the information contained in this document (whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise), except as may be required by applicable law. There are several factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements.

 

 

Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are changes in the global, political, economic, business, competitive, market, supply chain, and regulatory forces, future exchange and interest rates, changes in tax rates and any future business combinations or dispositions, uncertainties and costs related to the RSA and the Chapter 11 process, including, among others, potential adverse effects of the Chapter 11 process on the Company’s liquidity and results of operations, including with respect to its relationships with its customers, distribution partners, suppliers, and other third parties; employee attrition and the Company’s ability to retain senior management and other key personnel due to the distractions and uncertainties inherent in the Chapter 11 process; the impact of any cost reduction initiatives; any other legal or regulatory proceedings; the Company’s ability to obtain operating capital, including complying with the restrictions imposed by the terms and conditions of any debtor-in-possession financing, such as the financing mentioned herein; and the risk that any plan of reorganization resulting therefrom may not be implemented at all. Please see the Amended Joint Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization of Multi-Color Corporation and its Debtor Affiliates Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code [Docket No. 754] and the Disclosure Statement Relating to the Joint Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization of Multi-Color Corporation and its Debtor Affiliates Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code [Docket No. 18], for additional considerations and risk factors associated with the company’s Chapter 11 process. Nothing in this press release is intended as a profit forecast or estimate for any period and no statement in this press release should be interpreted to mean that the financial performance for the Company for the current or future financial years would necessarily match or exceed its historical results. Further, this press release is not intended to and does not constitute and should not be construed as, considered a part of, or relied on in connection with any information or offering memorandum, security purchase agreement, or offer, invitation or recommendation to underwrite, buy, subscribe for, otherwise acquire, or sell any securities or other financial instruments or interests or any other transaction.

 

 

 

 

 

Elliptic Secures $120 Million Investment From Nasdaq Ventures, Deutsche Bank, One Peak and the British Business Bank

Business Wire India

 

Elliptic, the global leader in digital asset decisioning, today announced the closing of a $120 million Series D fundraise led by One Peak, with participation from Nasdaq Ventures, Deutsche Bank and the British Business Bank. The round values Elliptic at $670 million.

 

These investors are among the most consequential institutions in global finance, together responsible for trillions in daily market activity, and they have placed their confidence in Elliptic. It is a signal about where the financial system is heading and who is trusted to underpin it, with Elliptic screening more of the global on-chain economy than any other private sector provider.

 

 

The fundraise will accelerate Elliptic’s mission to deliver the enterprise-grade on-chain analytics for the world’s largest and most demanding banks, fintechs, government agencies and crypto and payments companies in the world.

 

 

“As digital assets become more embedded in the global financial system, institutions need trusted infrastructure to manage compliance and risk at scale. Elliptic’s platform plays an important role in providing that infrastructure, helping firms navigate digital asset adoption with confidence and integrity,” said Gary Offner, Senior Vice President, Head of Nasdaq Ventures.

 

 

“The sustainable growth of digital assets depends on strong, institutional-grade risk and compliance foundations. For Deutsche Bank, these frameworks are critical to supporting the responsible development of the digital asset ecosystem and reinforcing trust as the market evolves. Our investment in Elliptic reflects our focus on strengthening these foundations,” said Sabih Behzad, Global Head of Digital Assets & Currencies Transformation, Deutsche Bank.

 

 

Over a decade of proprietary data, built for the AI-native age

 

 

Elliptic was first to bring AI-native compliance to enterprise scale in 2025, not as a feature, but as a fundamentally different way to run compliance operations. Today’s Series D funding will extend that lead. Elliptic has a structural advantage because of its data: founded in 2013, the company has spent over a decade building the deepest, most comprehensive proprietary dataset in the industry, spanning 65+ blockchains and refined through continuous collection and labelling of assets and entities.

 

 

Built on that foundation, Elliptic’s data and intelligence platform processes more contextual information per transaction than any competitor, enabling automated triage, faster decisions and significantly lower cost per investigation. The result is a compliance operation that can do more with less: alerts resolved in minutes not hours, human judgement reserved for where it genuinely matters, and the cost of compliance that falls as volume grows. This is what compliance teams at the world’s largest exchanges and financial institutions are up against. The promise of AI only holds if the data underneath it does too. Elliptic has spent thirteen years making sure it does.

 

 

Charlotte Lawrence, Managing Director of Direct Equity, British Business Bank said, “As institutional adoption of digital assets accelerates, the demand for scalable compliance solutions has never been higher. Elliptic pioneered the use of blockchain analytics to meet this challenge and has cemented its status as a global leader, screening over 1 billion transactions a week for 700+ customers in 30 countries. This investment also proves the British Growth Partnership is doing exactly what it was built to do: unlocking the explosive growth of UK technology scale-ups to deliver long term value for our pension funds.”

 

 

Stablecoins and tokenized assets are becoming foundational to global finance

 

 

Stablecoins and tokenized assets are no longer at the periphery of financial innovation. They are becoming the infrastructure through which value moves globally. In 2025, stablecoins processed $33 trillion in transactions1, for the exchanges and crypto-native businesses that process the majority of this volume, real-time compliance at scale is not a future requirement, it is an operational necessity today.

 

 

Now we are seeing structural adoption driven by institutions, payments firms and corporate treasury operations building directly on digital asset rails. Elliptic provides the intelligence infrastructure to do so safely, at speed and ahead of regulatory expectations.

 

 

“One Peak invests in category leaders and the signal we trust most is what customers say. We spoke to leading institutions from across all segments of the market, and they spoke with one voice: Elliptic is the leader in digital asset compliance, built on the industry’s most robust proprietary data, and it’s that data advantage that makes their AI genuinely market leading. Elliptic is the essential infrastructure for how stablecoins and tokenized assets move through the global financial system. That customer verdict is what drove our investment,” commented Humbert de Liedekerke Beaufort, Founding Partner, One Peak.

 

 

Real-time compliance for the future of on-chain finance

 

 

Two thirds of global crypto volume is transacted on exchanges that already rely on Elliptic, a foundation that now serves as the compliance backbone as those same assets move into traditional finance. Compliance at enterprise scale is an infrastructure problem for the exchanges handling billions in daily crypto volume and the financial institutions moving on chain alike. Elliptic is built to address this at every point of that journey. By powering Elliptic’s data and intelligence platform and AI-native compliance solutions with the industry’s deepest data layer, Elliptic enables institutions to monitor continuously and in real time, catching risk before it crystallises and directs human judgement only where it is genuinely needed. Elliptic is the compliance layer that scales without scaling cost, built to grow with the on-chain financial system itself.

 

 

​​”Financial systems are being rebuilt on-chain,” said Simone Maini, CEO of Elliptic. “The institutions leading that transition need an on-chain analytics partner that matches their scale, their sophistication, and their ambition. The participation of Nasdaq Ventures, Deutsche Bank, One Peak and the British Business Bank, and the continued confidence of AlbionVC, Evolution Equity Partners and J.P. Morgan is a clear signal of their belief in us as market leaders. We built Elliptic for exactly this moment, and this funding lets us move faster to meet it.”

 

 

About Elliptic

 

 

Elliptic is the leader in digital asset decisioning, we have built the most comprehensive platform for efficiently extracting cryptoasset data and intelligence across blockchains with the greatest accuracy.

 

 

Our platform’s unrivalled uptime, scalability, depth and breadth of our data and intelligence means exacting organizations choose Elliptic for their compliance, risk management, intelligence operations and blockchain infrastructure needs.

 

 

Founded in 2013, Elliptic is headquartered in London with offices in New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Dubai, Singapore and Tokyo. To learn more, visit www.elliptic.co and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

 

 

1https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-08/stablecoin-transactions-rose-to-record-33-trillion-led-by-usdc