Archives July 2025

Madhya Pradesh, July 04 2025: Continuing its bold journey under the renault. rethink. brand transformation strategy, Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, announces opening of two new’R stores in Indore and Sagar respectively, marking its debut of the new retail identity in Madhya Pradesh.

The roll-out is part of Renault India’s brand experience and transformation strategy to align with evolving customer expectations, blending design innovation, digital integration, and customer-first service.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Francisco Hidalgo, Vice President Sales & Marketing- Renault India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Madhya Pradesh has been a priority market for us with the kind of reception our vehicles have received in the state. The opening of new’R stores in Indore and Sagar is an important step forward in scaling up our business expansion as per the renault. rethink. strategy, which puts focus on building positive customer experiences that showcase Renault’s global brand values while catering to local aspirations. With Madhya Pradesh now on our new’R store map, we are one step closer to creating a future-ready retail ecosystem across India. As we continue to expand our footprint, we intend to elevate the customer experience and set new benchmarks in automotive retail. Soon, we plan to unveil 2 more new’R store in India.”

With this expansion, the company reinforces its commitment to offering world-class customer experiences across India, through cutting-edge store design, innovative layouts, and a digitally enhanced car buying journey.

This launch further demonstrates Renault’s commitment to enhancing customer experiences by infusing innovation and modern design into its architecture, reflecting Renault’s holistic global vision.

The outlet is set to deliver Renault’s New Visual Identity (NVI), featuring a sleek black façade and an updated logo designed in line with global standards making the urban car dealership more inviting and futuristic.

The new car showroom concept transforms the customer experience by placing vehicles at the centre of the space The redesigned layout offers ample room for cars, allowing visitors to move freely and explore each model from various angles, creating an immersive showcase. This design fosters a cohesive and comfortable environment for customers.

The new’R store is designed to offer seamless and modern car buying experience to customers, having developed as per Renault’s global retail standards, blending style, comfort, and accessibility to prospective customers in Madhya Pradesh.

Strategically located to maximize accessibility and customer convenience, both stores offer premium seating, dedicated consultation zones, and a welcoming customer lounge, with every element of the store designed to make the car-buying journey engaging and memorable. These launches reinforce Renault’s long-term commitment to the Indian market, as it continues to build a strong, future-facing network across the country.

Bengaluru, July 4th, 2025: At the 10th edition of the Matrix Global Summit, TiE Bangalore launched its flagship report, India as a Startup Superpower by 2035, A Strategic Roadmap, outlining a transformative vision for India’s entrepreneurial economy. Based on inputs from over 60 ecosystem leaders, including founders, investors, policy experts, and academic institutions, the report projects that more than 50% of Indian startups by 2035 will emerge from Tier 2/3 districts.

The report presents a roadmap that is intended to evolve as a living document, continuously shaped by insights and inputs from ecosystem leaders. As the landscape changes, this framework will be updated to reflect new priorities, challenges, and opportunities—ensuring it remains relevant and action-oriented.

Building on this foundation, the report lays out a long-term blueprint to shape India into the world’s most inclusive, innovation-led startup economy. It calls for a nationwide shift from “Startup India” to “Entrepreneurial Bharat”, where entrepreneurship is no longer a metro-driven phenomenon but a grassroots movement embedded in school curriculums, regional economic clusters, and national priorities. It outlines actionable strategies to democratize access to capital, embed entrepreneurial education across academic institutions, and streamline regulatory policies to support high-impact founders across every Indian district.

This report is significant because it reframes how India must think about startups, not just as economic engines, but as tools for solving large-scale national challenges. With India expected to become the third-largest economy by 2030, this roadmap offers a framework to ensure that its startup ecosystem is not only high-growth, but resilient, inclusive, and globally relevant. The document also positions entrepreneurship as a core life skill, proposing its inclusion across 75% of secondary schools and 80% of higher education institutions by 2035, enabling over one million students each year to engage with startup culture.

“This is not just a report, it’s a strategic invitation to reimagine India’s innovation trajectory,” said Madan Padaki, President, TiE Bangalore & Trustee, TiE Global. “We now have the opportunity to architect an ecosystem that is inclusive by design and transformative by intent, where every Indian, regardless of geography or background, has the tools to build, scale, and lead.”

Covering themes across policy, capital, academia, talent, and deep tech, the report explores how India can create an innovation economy that contributes 15% to GDP, creates 50 million new jobs, and generates 100+ IPOs on global exchanges by 2035. It addresses key enablers such as domestic patient capital, national startup policy harmonization, regulatory simplification, deep tech leadership, and global integration. In doing so, it charts a path for India to lead not just in startup quantity, but in innovation quality, sustainability, and global impact. The roadmap is informed by TiE’s national roundtable series held over the past year and includes insights from academic leaders from IITs, IIMs, and other innovation-focused institutions.

MUMBAI, INDIA – July 4, 2025: Arisinfra Solutions Ltd. (NSE, BSE: ARISINFRA), through its subsidiary, ArisUnitern RE Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (AUPL), a leading provider of integrated construction materials and services, has secured a marquee Development Management project in Bangalore’s rapidly developing Nandi Hills region. This strategic win is projected to add approximately Rs. 100 crore to Arisinfra’s combined materials and services order book, with high margins reinforcing the company’s asset-light, high-margin business model.

The residential project, commissioned by Village Wave Pvt. Ltd., spans approximately 21.93 acres and has a Gross Development Value (GDV) of approximately Rs. 288 crore. Under the agreement, AUPL will hold exclusive rights to supply all construction materials and provide end-to-end development management services including project monitoring, sales and collections.

Srinivasan Gopalan, CEO, Arisinfra Solutions Ltd., said, “We are delighted to partner with Village Wave Pvt. Ltd. for this landmark residential development in the prestigious Nandi Hills region. This project not only strengthens our integrated solutions platform and deepens our presence in Bangalore’s high-growth corridor, but also exemplifies our commitment to delivering value-driven, high-margin projects with strong profit visibility. Through our collaboration-first approach, we continue to set new benchmarks in efficiency, quality, and innovation within the Indian construction ecosystem.”

Leela Krishna, Promoter, Village Wave Pvt. Ltd. said “This is a great Opportunity to work with ArisUnitern. Their services are unique and one of its kind and allows us as Promoters to work on getting newer projects while they execute the entire project on our behalf. A one stop shop offering Money, Material and Management makes them unique. We look forward towards a long term relationship with them”.

This project win further reinforces Arisinfra’s strategic model of collaborating with both developers and contractors to drive exclusive material supply agreements, services-led revenue growth, and distribution network expansion.

Glow & Lovely Launches ‘Apni Roshni Baahar La’, a Nationwide Movement to Empower Women to Lead, Influence and Shine

04 July 2025: Glow & Lovely, one of India’s largest skincare brands, unveils a powerful new chapter with ‘Apni Roshni Baahar La’ (Bring Out Your Inner Light), a nationwide movement designed to champion and enable the next generation of women influencers. With this initiative, the brand introduces an empowering narrative — one that celebrates visibility, voice, and influence of young Indian women.

At the core of this movement is The Glow Up Academy, a first-of-its-kind creator-upskilling platform with a bold ambition: to train and nurture one digital creator in each of India’s 19,101 PIN codes. Through structured modules, mentorship, and real-world exposure, the Academy will equip aspiring women with the skills to build personal brands, create compelling content, and thrive in the creator economy.

Glow and Lovely’s campaign, created by Ogilvy Mumbai, is brought to life by a powerhouse collective of women creators who exemplify the spirit of ‘Apni Roshni Baahar La’. The campaign features the unique journeys of accomplished creators Shehnaaz Gill, Jannat Zubair, Nabha Natesh, Larissa D’Sa, Avneet Kaur, Shreya Priyam, and Chum Darang. Each of them brings their unique story, voice, and influence to the fore. Together, they represent a growing movement of women rewriting the rules of self-expression in India from metros to small towns.

Launching with a bold, social-first film, the campaign challenges conventional definitions of what it means to be an ‘influencer’. Today’s influence is not about creating content to ‘fit in’, it’s about standing out. It isn’t about just sparking attention, but about owning your story, showing up unapologetically, and building a following with purpose.

“This is more than a brand evolution. It is a cultural call to action,” said Harman Dhillon, Executive Director, Beauty & Wellbeing, Hindustan Unilever Limited. “With ‘Apni Roshni Baahar La’, we are reframing the definition of influence to one that is rooted in authenticity, courage and impact. We believe that every woman has the potential to build her own identity and this campaign, along with The Glow Up Academy, is our commitment to enable her and help her shine.”

Anurag Agnihotri, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy India (West), added: “This idea was born from a simple truth that every woman carries a light the world needs to see. Today, influence is not simply about her simply gaining status; it’s how she uses her authentic narrative to shape culture, claim her space, and inspire others to do the same. ‘Apni Roshni Baahar La’ is our mirror to every woman: your light is enough, now let it lead.”

Mumbai, India- 4th July, 2025: Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming service, brings the streets of 90s Mumbai alive with First Copy, a series that dives into the world of film piracy, ambition, and the complicated lives caught in between. As Arif rises in notoriety, his love story quietly unfolds with Afreen, a role essayed by Ashi Singh, who brings depth to the stillness.

Talking about her first scene with Munawar Faruqui, Ashi recalled just how chaotic and unexpectedly smooth it all was. She said, “We’d only met once during the look test — no readings, no prep. On shoot day, I was in makeup, he had just wrapped something else, and it was honestly chaotic. But then we got into the scene, and it just worked so naturally and smoothly.”

What followed was a series of small, candid moments that broke the tension. “Munawar is very unpredictable. Once during a break, he did this little mehendi design on my hand completely randomly! I still have that video.”

Reflecting on the energy on set, she added, “There are so many talented people in this series, some I hadn’t worked with before but the energy on set was amazing. And Munawar may seem reserved, but when the camera rolls, he’s so present. That makes all the difference.”

First Copy is now streaming for free on Amazon MX Player. Catch it on the MX Player app, Amazon’s shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Airtel Xtreme.

By Dr. Anil Kumar, Water Scientist, Eureka Forbes

As monsoon rains sweep across our towns and cities, they bring much-needed relief from the heat and a renewed sense of vitality to our surroundings. But beneath this welcome transformation lies an often-overlooked danger: contaminated drinking water. For generations, boiling water has been seen as a reliable way to ensure its safe to consume. In 2025, however, that belief is dangerously outdated.

The Boiling Myth

Boiling water can effectively eliminate many biological contaminants bacteria, viruses, and parasites. But it is powerless against chemical pollutants like heavy metals, pesticide residues, and industrial waste. These contaminants, increasingly common due to urban runoff, deteriorating infrastructure, and monsoon-related flooding, remain invisible to the naked eye but pose serious long-term health risks.

During monsoons, overflowing drains and compromised sewer systems often infiltrate groundwater and municipal supplies. Even treated water can pick up contaminants like arsenic, lead, or nitrates by the time it reaches your tap. The real danger lies in the false sense of security boiled water may appear clean and taste fine, but it may still be loaded with harmful toxins that boiling can’t remove. The shift to Intelligent Purification traditional practices like boiling or basic filtration are no longer sufficient. Research confirms that modern water challenges require advanced, multi-stage purification systems RO, UV, UF, and activated carbon filtration to eliminate both biological and chemical threats. Yet, many households continue to rely on outdated habits, unaware of the invisible risks in every glass.

Today’s water challenges are far more complex than those of the past making outdated solutions like basic filtration and boiling insufficient. Ensuring modern water safety now requires intelligent, multi-stage purification systems designed to tackle both visible and invisible threats.

“Boiling water may have worked in the past, but it’s no longer enough,” says Dr. Anil Kumar, Water Scientist, Eureka Forbes. “Today’s water safety calls for intelligent, multi-stage purification. At Eureka Forbes, our mission is to provide every Indian household with solutions that go beyond promises delivering purity, drop by drop.”

This monsoon, don’t just boil purify with purpose. Opt for water solutions designed to tackle today’s challenges, not outdated beliefs. Because when it comes to your family’s health, safety shouldn’t be an illusion it should be absolute.

New Delhi, 3rd July 2025: Swiss Military, the global lifestyle brand known for making premium products accessible across 26 countries, launches its exclusive ‘Black Gold Collection’ in India. Designed for consumers who seek sophisticated designs and high quality without compromising on value, the new ultra premium line of travel gear and daily essentials features trolley bags, sling bags, laptop backpacks and bags at accessible prices. Infused with Swiss Military’s signature style, the collection blends sleek, modern silhouettes with an exciting colour palette of pastels, metallics, and unique shades of teal, olive. Shoppers can explore the collection across Swiss Military’s extensive retail network and online at swissmilitaryindia.com. 

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Anuj Sawhney, Managing Director, Swiss Military said, “While we are a global brand, we are deeply Indian at heart. The Black Gold Collection embodies our strong understanding of the evolving Indian consumer who is increasingly design-conscious yet value-driven. Our latest collection is crafted to complement modern lifestyles with premium design elements, durability and functionality at an accessible price. In a market where value and quality often stand apart, our Black Gold Collection bridges that gap—proving that premium experiences need not come with premium price tags.”

The Black Gold Collection is designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s modern travellers and dynamic professionals alike, offering both style and functionality. For daily commutes, business trips, or leisure travel, the Black Gold Collection delivers on both form and function, ensuring that every journey is made with effortless style and comfort.

As Swiss Military continues its expansion in India, the Black Gold Collection reaffirms the brand’s promise of bringing superior quality lifestyle products within reach of the modern consumer.

The program is already making a tangible impact. One notable success story is of Bhavya Yadav who shared, “Before joining the Open Online Course, I had never thought digital marketing could be a career path for me. Training enabled me to secure jobs in places such as Just Dial and Accord International”.

Bengaluru, 03 July 2025: After weeks of anticipation, the wait is finally over! Zee Kannada is delighted to bring to its audience one of the most talked-about fiction launches of the year ‘Karna’. Premiering on July 03 at 8 PM, Karna promises to take viewers on a roller-coaster journey of powerful storytelling, compelling characters, and extraordinary performances. The excitement has been building, and now the stage is set for Karna to make a mark as one of Zee Kannada’s prime time shows. Don’t miss it!

Set against the emotional backdrop of family loyalty and societal expectations, Karna introduces viewers to a heartfelt story of a man torn between duty and desire. At the center of this riveting narrative is Dr. Karna, a renowned gynaecologist known for his empathy and unwavering dedication to the underprivileged. Though raised by the noble Rama Krishna Vasishta after being abandoned as a child, Karna has never truly been embraced as a son. Despite the emotional void, he remains loyal to the very family that never fully accepted him. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is forced to choose between two promises.

Bringing this intense and emotional tale to life is a stellar cast led by Kiran Raj, making his much-awaited return to television in a role that showcases strength, vulnerability, and resolve. Joining him is the charming Bhavya Gowda, whose chemistry with Kiran Raj has already captured hearts through the show’s special song and promo — both of which received overwhelming appreciation. Namratha Gowda, a name synonymous with impactful performances, also plays a pivotal role that will challenge the course of Karna’s journey. Veteran actors Nagabharana, Ashok, and Mahalakshmi Vasishta lend gravitas to the narrative, adding layers of emotional depth and intensity to the storyline.

Tune in to Zee Kannada for an unforgettable journey of emotions and choices- Karna, premiering on July 03 at 8 PM, Monday to Friday. Don’t miss it!

Ahmedabad, India: In another key step toward advancing India’s space industrial capabilities, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) facilitated the transfer of ten state-of-the-art technologies developed by ISRO to six Indian industries across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments. The tripartite Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) were signed between NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the recipient industries, and IN-SPACe at the IN-SPACe headquarters in Ahmedabad.

The technology transfers aim to give private players the opportunity to access the developed technologies available with ISRO, enabling them to use space-related technology for commercial applications in space as well as other sectors. It also looks at deepening industry participation, enable indigenisation, and reduce dependency on foreign technologies in critical areas of satellite launch, ground station infrastructure, and geospatial applications.

Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, appreciated the proactive role of Indian industry and remarked- “The transfer of these technologies marks yet another significant step towards empowering the private sector to harness and commercialize space technologies. ISRO has a flourishing repository of R&D in space technologies and it is time we leverage that to the optimum to strengthen India’s space industrial ecosystem, and in that, industry-led innovation will play a key role.”

 At the signing of the agreements, Shri Rajeev Jyoti, Director, Technical Directorate, IN-SPACe said “These technologies are vital and currently sourced from foreign suppliers. With this transfer, we are taking a pivotal step toward building indigenous capabilities within India.  ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL will collaboratively provide comprehensive handholding support to all the industry players to ensure successful absorption of the technology.”

Among the technologies transferred are two advanced inertial sensors—the Laser Gyroscope and the Ceramic Servo Accelerometer—developed by ISRO’s Inertial Systems Unit, for potential use in satellite launch vehicles. These technologies have been transferred to M/s Zetatek Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, a company with over 25 years of expertise in Inertial Navigation System (INS) testing, calibration, and QA/QT equipment. It makes Zetatek the first company from India to acquire such a niche technology, which is currently being imported by different sectors.

In the midstream segment, three technologies related to ground station operations—S/X/Ka tri-band dual circular polarised monopulse feed, tri-axis antenna control servo system, and Ku/C/L and S Band Cassegrain feed—developed ISRO have been transferred to M/s Avantel and M/s Jisnu Communications, both Hyderabad-based firms specialising in end-to-end communications solutions for space and defence platforms. These technologies, currently sourced from foreign vendors, will enable self-reliance in critical ground station infrastructure.

On the downstream front, two geospatial models developed by SAC/ISRO for pest forewarning and semi-physical crop yield estimation were transferred to Amnex Info Technologies, Ahmedabad, to be deployed in agricultural decision-making and crop protection.

A compact, multi-parameter, portable bathymetry system developed by NRSC/ISRO has been transferred to M/s Jalkruti Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, to enable UAV-based integration for water resource monitoring.

Further, VSSC/ISRO’s ceramic-based flame-proof coating technology—originally developed for launch vehicle applications—has been acquired by M/s Ramdev Chemicals, Ahmedabad, for wider industrial applications.