Archives June 2025

Mumbai, June 09, 2025: Bandhan Mutual Fund and Grey are back with the second phase of their highly relatable campaign ‘Salary Wala Plan.’ At the heart of this idea is a simple but powerful repositioning: transforming a technical product like Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) into something people instantly understand and connect with a salary that comes from your own investments.

The first leg of the campaign challenged a long-standing social dynamic. It showed that parents no longer have to depend on their children for monthly income; they can now pay themselves, thanks to the ‘Salary Wala Plan.’

The second installment now turns its focus to those who are looking to break free from the routine of a 9-to-5 life. It tells the story of individuals who want to pursue what truly excites them — whether it’s art, music, travel, or starting something of their own without being tied down by societal and parental expectations of the need for a traditional salary.

This phase of the campaign brings to life the idea that financial independence isn’t just about numbers, but about freedom. Freedom to take a different path. Freedom to live life on your own terms, with the assurance of a steady income to back it up.

“With ‘Salary Wala Plan’, we’ve taken something as technical as SWP and given it a human voice – one that speaks directly to the end benefit: the comfort of receiving a consistent monthly income. It’s not about financial products, it’s about what those products enable in real life. And that’s what makes the idea stick,” says Harsh Kapadia, Chief Creative Officer, Grey India.

Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC, said, “Investors today are increasingly looking beyond conventional retirement timelines. Many want the flexibility to retire early, take a pause, or follow their dreams. That kind of choice requires foresight and a reliable income strategy. Through this campaign, we want to show how a Systematic Withdrawal Plan could turn long-term investments into a regular, salary-like income. The ‘Salary Wala Plan’ makes this idea accessible and relevant to investors who are ready to take control of their time, goals, and income—on their own terms.”

India, 9th June 2025 — Go5 Incorporation’s electronics brand BLUNT, which is unrepentant, wild, and unfiltered, is turning up the heat with the Soundwave Series, a competitive range of four portable Bluetooth speakers that are all reasonably priced. These loud, heart-pounding speakers, designed for millennials who don’t want to be quiet, have a striking, gritty aesthetic. 

With sleek, edgy designs that say uniqueness and make every moment a statement, every SKU in the Soundwave Series is a design revolt. These speakers are your team, designed to keep up with the hustle and bustle of millennials. Whether you’re lounging at home, controlling a rooftop rave, or conquering the beach, these very lightweight and portable devices blend into your life as naturally as they play your favorite music. These bad guys are prepared for any adventure, no apologies required, thanks to their tough, water-resistant construction. 

The Soundwave Series hits hard with crystal-clear highs, bass that drops like a punch, and a soundstage that makes every track feel alive. Powered by cutting-edge Bluetooth 5.4 for flawless connectivity and backed by epic battery life, these speakers are engineered to keep the party going as long as you do. BLUNT’s all about realness : no noise, just raw, untamed sound that matches your unapologetic energy. 

Puneet Gulati, Founder of Go5 Incorporation, shared his vision: “BLUNT is born to break the rules, not follow them. After shaking things up with TecSox and TecMarx, we created BLUNT for millennials who live unfiltered and unapologetic. BLUNT is unleashing the Soundwave Series, a fierce debut of four unique speakers. They’re for the bold, the gritty, the ones who turn the volume up and never back down. With BLUNT, your sound is your statement.” 

The Soundwave Series, conceived by Mr. Ritesh Baheti, BLUNT’s 27-year-old General Manager and product evangelist, is a testament to his millennial-driven vision and deep insights into what makes this generation tick.

The Soundwave Series is BLUNT’s loudest declaration yet in its mission to revolutionize audio with products that pulse with power, grit, and attitude.These speakers are ready to amplify your life, no compromises. 

Mumbai, June 9th, 2025: In its continued commitment to delivering an enhanced ownership experience, Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, today announced the commencement of a nationwide Monsoon Check-Up Camp for its customers. Spread across 500 cities and supported by over 1,090 authorized workshops, this extensive service initiative will run from June 6 to June 20, 2025.

With the onset of the monsoon season, the initiative is aimed at ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety during wet and challenging driving conditions. Customers can avail a free comprehensive vehicle health check-up, which includes over thirty critical inspection points covering essential systems along with EV-specific diagnostics. The camp also offers a car top wash and exclusive discounts on original spare parts, engine oil, accessories, extended warranty, and labour charges.

To add further value, customers can benefit from attractive exchange offers on new Tata cars, including a free evaluation of their existing vehicles.

Tata Motors continues to reinforce its customer-first approach by delivering value-driven service experiences that prioritise safety, trust, and convenience. Customers are encouraged to visit their nearest authorized Tata Motors workshop to make the most of the Monsoon Check-Up Camp.

Earlier this year, Torrent Group (“Torrent”), a diversified conglomerate with interests in Healthcare and Energy sectors, acquired a 67% majority stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans (Irelia Sports India Private Limited) from Irelia Company Pte Ltd (“Irelia”). The Gujarat Titans had a memorable season in the IPL,  culminating in a narrow loss to the Mumbai Indians in a closely contested Eliminator. Jinal Mehta, Director, Torrent Group & Managing Director, Gujarat Titans , spoke with GT Insider in a recent video on nurturing a team culture rooted in Gujarat’s pride, purpose, and passion.

Jinal Mehta, Director, Torrent Group & Managing Director, Gujarat Titans , shared insights on building a team culture deeply rooted in Gujarat’s pride, purpose, and passion.

“We acquired the stake just prior to the commencement of the season. It’s been a wonderful and exciting journey since then. Our family is very passionate about cricket and we’re looking forward to the responsibility to nurture the Gujarat Titans (GT) brand further and the wonderful legacy that has been created in the last four years.”

On following any match rituals or superstitions, he said, “I do not have any superstitions or rituals either prior or during the match. Our family believes in empowering the management, the coaching staff and the players to take the decisions. We see our role as custodians of the brand GT. We want to steer the macro decisions and the vision of the team, keeping our fans at the centre of everything we do.”

He also highlighted the consistent performances of the players, saying, “The players are very sincere, they’re very focused, and they bring a great energy to the unit. And it’s been remarkable to see how they performed on the field and the way they conduct themselves off the field as well.”

Mehta reflected on how the Gujarat Titans have quickly captured the hearts of the Gujarati people, noting, “It’s remarkable how within four years, GT has captured the Gujarati heart. It’s had a wonderful run this last four seasons. We made it to the playoffs thrice, including winning the title once and being runners-up in the second season. And that essentially, that performance, that spirit, the Aave De spirit that Gujarat Titans stands for, really resonates with Gujaratis. And I think that it’s really remarkable how GT has caught the Gujarati mind and heart.”

Graced by Hari Chandana Dasari, Spl Secretary to the Govt of Telangana (R&B)

Hyderabad, June 2024: Celebrity Stylist, fashion designer and Managing Director of Pooja Sarees, Ram Agarwal opened his brand’s latest Pooja Sarees Couture at Road No. 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Launch ceremony was graced by Hari Chandana Dasari, Spl Secretary to the Govt of Telangana (R&B) as Guest. BNI Hyderabad Executive Director Sanjana Shah, who jointly inaugurated the store along with Pooja Sarees founder Archana Agarwal.

Speaking to the media, Ram Agarwal, Fashion Designer and Managing Director of Pooja Sarees, shared, “We have styled many celebrities from Bollywood and Tollywood, and our collections have been showcased at various national and international fashion events. Our strength lies in offering exquisite designer outfits across categories like Sarees, Suits, Indo-western wear, and Lehengas—both in luxury and prêt segments.”

Founder Archana Agarwal said that, “We feature exclusive collections from across India—Patan Patola from Rajkot, Pettipoint from Ranchi, Lehriya and Bandhani from Rajasthan and Gujarat, Zari Kota from Rajasthan, Lucknowi embroidery from Lucknow, handwork ensembles from Kolkata, and designer wear from Delhi and Mumbai,” she said.

The launch ceremony was graced by numerous celebrities and socialites who explored the vibrant and diverse couture pieces on display.

Dehradun, 7th June, 2025: Fortis Escorts Okhla Road, New Delhihas launched its specialized Aorta Centre & Multi Specialty OPD Centre at Safe Gate Medical Center, Dehradun. This initiative marks a significant milestone in bringing Delhi’s leading super-specialty healthcare expertise closer to the residents of Uttarakhand. This launch was graced by esteemed Guests of Honour from the Government of Uttarakhand – Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Sh. Ganesh Joshi, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Sh. Khajan Das, Hon’ble MLA, Rajpur, Dehradun alongwith Dr Vikram Aggarwal, Facility Director – Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi and Dr Sukhwinder Singh, Director, Safe Gate Hospital alongwith leading clinicians – Dr.Shiv Choudhary, Executive Director – Adult Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery (CTVS) and Director – Aorta Centre, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi, Dr. Archit Pandit, Director – Surgical Oncology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi and Dr Neeraj Awasthy, Director- Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi who will now offer regular OPD consultations in Dehradun.

Dr. Archit Pandit, Director – Surgical Oncology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi will do his OPD on first Saturday of every month, Dr Neeraj Awasthy, Director- Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi will do his OPD on second Saturday of every month, Dr. Shiv Choudhary, Executive Director – Adult Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery (CTVS) and Director – Aorta Centre, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi will do his OPD on third Saturday of every month and Dr Huma, Consultant Medical Oncology will do her OPD on fourth Saturday of every month.

With this expansion, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi aims to provide advanced surgical consultation and pre/post-operative care in cardiac and cancer domains without the need for patients to travel far for initial Clinical assessments.

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh – June 2025: Orb Energy (“Orb”) announced that it has successfully installed and commissioned a 700-kilowatt rooftop solar system (350kWp as phase 1 in the year 2023 and now added another 350kWp as Phase 2) at Bergen Pipe Supports India Pvt Ltd in Sricity, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. This installation will help ‘Bergen Pipe Supports’ to generate over 10 lakh units of electricity per year by harnessing solar energy to meet the factory’s electricity needs.

“We are extremely pleased that Bergen Pipe Supports selected Orb Energy to design, supply, and install their 700 kilowatt rooftop solar system. Orb Energy’s rooftop solar system will now help Bergen Pipe Supports to reduce roughly 60% of their daytime electricity needs, and will set an example to others on the power of switching to clean, green solar energy” said Bala Vigneshwaran M, Orb Energy’s Deputy General Manager for PV Projects in Tamil Nadu.

Rooftop solar generally provides commercial and industrial customers a 3 to 4-year payback, after which power from solar is effectively free. To make rooftop solar more affordable for all commercial and industrial customers, Orb offers its own in-house, collateral-free solar finance for up to 5 years.

Orb is a vertically integrated provider of rooftop solar solutions, manufacturing its own range of solar panels and providing in-house finance for commercial and industrial customers – a unique offering in India’s rooftop solar industry.

Hyderabad, June 7, 2025: P&S Co., India’s leading premium kids’ ethnic wear brand, known for its regal craftsmanship and a clientele that includes India’s most celebrated families, has launched its first exclusive store in Telangana at GVK Mall, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

What began as a passion project by co-founders Pooja Bihani Kanoria and Salauni Gupta Bihani has now grown into a nationally loved brand, celebrated for combining tradition and trend in tiny, elegant outfits for children.

The new store marks a significant milestone — P&S Co.’s first expansion outside Kolkata in its 8-year journey. It has been launched under the master franchisee Rapid Corp, led by a dynamic mother-daughter duo — Mrs. Lata Agarwal and Ms. Akshita Nahar.

The store was formally inaugurated by Ms. Priyanka Chigurupati, Executive Director of Granules India. Speaking on the occasion, she said:

“Cut, fit, quality, comfort, and individual expression are essential in children’s fashion. P&S Co. has mastered all these. As an expectant mother myself, I’m watching closely — and I truly admire the founders’ design sensibility. I believe Hyderabad will embrace the brand wholeheartedly.”

Franchise partner Ms. Akshita Nahar added:

“Hyderabad lacks a high-quality ethnic wear store dedicated to kids. Though I come from an interior design background, I saw a genuine market gap and decided to bring P&S Co. to this city.”

The launch event was graced by co-founders Ms. Pooja Bihani Kanoria, a management graduate from MDI Gurgaon, and Ms. Salauni Gupta Bihani, an alumna of NIFT. Interestingly, Salauni is originally from Hyderabad and moved to Kolkata after marriage — making this city’s debut personally significant.

The founders shared:

“Among all cities where we showcased our collection, Hyderabad gave us the strongest response. We received repeated enquiries and unmatched footfall at exhibitions. The market here has been waiting for a premium kids’ ethnic wear destination — and we’re excited to deliver that.”

P&S Co. has styled the children of many prestigious Indian families — Ambanis, Piramals, Adanis, GVKs — and celebrities from Bollywood such as Shahid Kapoor and Anushka Sharma, as well as cricket stars Jasprit Bumrah, Gautam Gambhir, and Umesh Yadav. Even the family of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has chosen the brand for its elegant ethnic creations.

“Our designs are rooted in Indian culture yet crafted with modern comfort in mind — perfect for festivals, weddings, and milestone moments,” said the founders.
“As mothers and designers, we know every outfit tells a story — a child’s first Diwali, a sibling’s wedding, or a family celebration. Every piece we create is filled with love, detail, and intention.”

With this Hyderabad entry, P&S Co. is now poised for nationwide expansion, with plans to launch in top Indian metros and the Middle East over the next five years. The brand also continues to invest in its digital footprint to offer seamless global access.

P&S Co. remains committed to celebrating childhood with grace, craftsmanship, and storytelling — one tiny outfit at a time.