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Chandigarh, Feb 28: SEDEMAC Mechatronics Limited (the “Company”) proposes to open an initial public offering (“Offer”) of its equity shares of face value of ₹10 each (“Equity Shares”) on Wednesday, March 04, 2026. The Anchor Investor Bidding Date is one Working Day before the Bid/Offer Opening Date, being Monday, March 02, 2026. The Bid/ Offer Closing Date is Friday, March 06, 2026.

The Price Band of the Offer has been fixed from ₹1287 per Equity Shsare of face value ₹10 each to ₹1352 per Equity Share of face value ₹10 each. Bids can be made for a minimum of 11 Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each and multiples of 11 Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each thereafter.

The offer comprises an offer for sale of up to 8,043,300 Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each by existing promoter & promoter group selling shareholders, viz. Manish Sharma, and Ashwini Amit Dixit, and existing investor selling shareholders, viz. A91 Emerging Fund II LLP, NRJN Family Trust (represented by Entrust Family Office Legal & Trusteeship Services Private Limited), Xponentia Opportunities Fund II, Mace Private Limited, 360 One Special Opportunities Fund –  Series 8, 360 One Monopolistic Market Intermediaries Fund, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, Xponentia Opportunities Limited, Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Cyrus Jamshed Guzde, Capri Global Holdings Private Limited, SVS Trust No IV, Venktesh Investment and Trading Company Private Limited, Himanshu Kantilal Sanghavi HUF, Devang Mehta, Atul Hiralal Shah, Bakul Hiralal Shah, Devinjit Singh, Perumal Ramamurthy Srinivasan, Bhavya Kapoor, and Rahul Bahri.

This offer includes a reservation of up to [●] equity shares of face value of ₹ 10 each, aggregating up to ₹10.00 million (constituting up to [●] % of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital) for subscription by eligible Employees (employee reservation portion).

A discount of ₹128 per Equity share is being offered to Eligible Employees bidding in the Employee Reservation Portion.

Founded in 2007 by four IIT Bombay engineers, SEDEMAC Mechatronics has grown into a globally deployed control technology company and one of the few Indian-origin suppliers to repeatedly deliver scalable, breakthrough innovations in automotive and industrial electronics.

The company is a leading supplier of control-intensive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) to major OEMs across India, the United States, and Europe. With fully in-house proprietary control technology capabilities, SEDEMAC serves two- and three-wheelers, electric vehicles, and generator applications.

Strategically, the company is expanding into commercial vehicles and the power tools segment, with successful proof-of-concept demonstrations in sensorless motor control and ongoing development of ECUs for commercial vehicle platforms — positioning it for the next phase of growth

This Offer is being made in terms of Rule 19(2)(b) of the SCRR read with Regulation 31 of the SEBI ICDR Regulations. The Offer is being made through the Book Building Process and is in compliance with Regulation 6(1) of the SEBI ICDR Regulations wherein in terms of Regulation 32(1) of the SEBI ICDR Regulations, not more than 50% of the Net Offer shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to Qualified Institutional Buyers (“QIBs”, and such portion, the “QIB Portion”) provided that the  Company, in consultation with the BRLMs, may allocate up to 60% of the QIB Portion to Anchor Investors on a discretionary basis in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations (“Anchor Investor Portion”), of which at least 40% shall be reserved for domestic Mutual Funds, Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds, in the following manner (i) 33.33% shall be reserved for domestic Mutual Funds; and (ii) 6.67% shall be reserved for Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds, subject to valid Bids being received from domestic Mutual Funds and Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds at or above the Anchor Investor Allocation Price. In the event of under-subscription in the Anchor Investor Portion reserved for Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds, the balance Equity Shares shall be available for allocation to domestic Mutual Funds. In the event of under-subscription or non-allocation in the Anchor Investor Portion, the balance Equity Shares shall be added to the Net QIB Portion. Further, 5% of the Net QIB Portion shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis only to Mutual Funds and the remainder of the Net QIB Portion shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to all QIB Bidders (other than Anchor Investors) including Mutual Funds, subject to valid Bids being received at or above the Offer Price. However, if the aggregate demand from Mutual Funds is less than 5% of the QIB Portion, the balance Equity Shares available for allocation in the Mutual Fund Portion will be added to the remaining QIB Portion for proportionate allocation to QIBs. Further, not less than 15% of the Net Offer shall be available for allocation to Non-Institutional Bidders out of which (a) one-third of such portion shall be reserved for applicants with application size of more than ₹200,000 and up to ₹1,000,000; and (b) two-third of such portion shall be reserved for applicants with application size of more than ₹1,000,000, provided that the unsubscribed portion in either of such sub-categories may be allocated to applicants in the other sub-category of Non-Institutional Bidders and not less than 35% of the Net Offer shall be available for allocation to Retail Individual Bidders (“RIBs”) in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations (“Retail Portion”), subject to valid Bids being received from them at or above the Offer Price. Further, Equity Shares will be allocated on a proportionate basis to Eligible Employees applying under the Employee Reservation Portion, subject to valid Bids received from them at or above the Offer Price.

Further, all potential Bidders (except Anchor Investors) are required to mandatorily utilise the Application Supported by Blocked Amount (“ASBA”) process by providing details of their respective bank accounts (including UPI ID for UPI Bidders using UPI Mechanism) (as defined hereinafter) in which the Bid amount will be blocked by the SCSBs or the Sponsor Banks, as applicable, to participate in the Offer.

The Equity Shares of the Company are proposed to be listed on BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) (BSE and NSE together, the Stock Exchanges).  

ICICI Securities Limited, Avendus Capital Private Limited and Axis Capital Limited are the Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) to the Offer.

All capitalised terms not defined herein would have the same meaning as attributed to them in the RHP.

Manipal, Feb 28: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, will organise the National Science Day Celebrations 2026 on Saturday, February 28, at the Dr TMA Pai Auditorium, 3^rd Floor, KMC, Manipal. The chief guest for the programme will be

Dr Hoysall N. Chanakya, Chief Research Scientist (Retd.), Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. A distinguished scientist and thought leader in sustainable technologies, Dr Chanakya has over four decades of research experience and has guided more than 10 doctoral scholars and over 20 postgraduate research students, and has led over 50 research, development, and consultancy projects. Since 1978, his work has focused on decentralised bioenergy technologies, including biogas plants and related systems, energy integration into rural livelihoods, water and wastewater purification, and the restoration of water bodies. The event will be presided over by Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE, whose leadership has been instrumental in strengthening MAHE’s academic and research ecosystem. 

The celebrations will be graced by senior MAHE leadership, including Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Pro Vice Chancellor – Technology and Science, MAHE, Dr P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE, and Dr Anil K. Bhat, Dean, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal. 

National Science Day is observed across India to commemorate Sir C. V. Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect. MAHE encourages young minds to adopt a scientific approach to life and society. 

Feb 28: Viasat and Rohde & Schwarz have joined forces to boost testing for Narrowband Non-terrestrial Networks (NB-NTN) IoT devices connecting via satellite. By thoroughly validating devices and confirming interoperability with Viasat’s network, the collaboration aims to help ensure uninterrupted connectivity for a wide range of satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Visitors to MWC Barcelona 2026 can experience the test plan in action.
 

 The test plan with Viasat runs on the CMX500 one-box tester for NTN testing.

Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, and Rohde & Schwarz, a leading provider of test and measurement solutions, are working together to strengthen and expand testing for Non Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities, specifically for NB-IoT devices. The collaboration aims to ensure that chipsets, modules and devices interoperate seamlessly with Viasat’s satellite network and comply with 3GPP Release 17 standards.

Deploying advanced testing methodologies upholds the highest standards of quality, performance and reliability for Viasat’s connectivity services: delivering ubiquitous IoT applications in areas without terrestrial network coverage.

The certification test plan with Viasat entails protocol, performance and RF test scenarios. It is based on the CMX500 one-box signaling tester from Rohde & Schwarz, a versatile solution designed for testing various NTN technologies, including New Radio (NR-NTN) and NB-NTN. In a single instrument, the CMX500 covers R&D through certification and carrier acceptance tests, guaranteeing reliable and repeatable results. It empowers engineers to accelerate development, ensure quality and confidently deploy reliable NTN services, safeguarding that the whole ecosystem can achieve the highest levels of performance.

Rohde & Schwarz will showcase first test results covering protocol, performance and RF test scenarios of the test plan at the Rohde & Schwarz booth 5A80 in hall 5 from March 2 to 5, 2026 at MWC Barcelona 2026. Visit Viasat in hall 6, booth 6A20.

Advancing financial protection across communities in Goa, Star Union Dai–ichi Life Insurance (SUD Life), the Lead Insurer for the state, engaged more than 2,000 members in 20 Gram Panchayats through a focused awareness initiative held in Jan – February 2026 under the State Insurance Plan.

The Insurance Awareness Campaign focused on building awareness about the importance of life insurance protection and encouraging enrolment under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY). Structured Panchayat-level seminars and interactive Q&A sessions were conducted across North and South Goa districts to improve understanding of affordable life insurance solutions.

The programme saw active participation from Gram Mukhiyas, Gram Sachivs and Sarpanches, whose support was instrumental in mobilising villagers and encouraging active community participation. Their involvement helped reinforce the importance of financial protection at the grassroots level and built greater trust within the local communities.

Financial concepts were simplified through insurance themed interactive games, while queries were clarified and misconceptions removed, empowering families to make informed financial decisions.

Founded in 2009, SUD Life has served over 15 million customers across India through sustained efforts, grassroots outreach and insurance awareness programmes, contributing to an improved financial protection coverage.

Commenting on the initiative, Shri. Abhay Tewari, MD & CEO Star Union Dai–ichi Life Insurance said, “Community-led insurance awareness is essential to enhancing financial security at the grassroots. The encouraging participation we received in Goa reflects the growing awareness about the need for life insurance protection. We will continue working closely with Panchayat leaders and local communities to improve access to affordable schemes like PMJJBY, strengthen insurance coverage across the state, and achieve the Government’s vision of Insurance for All by 2047.”

Aligned with its core philosophy of “Protecting Families, Enriching Lives,” Star Union Dai–ichi Life Insurance continues to strengthen financial inclusion initiatives and deepen insurance penetration across rural Goa through sustained grassroots outreach.

Chandigarh, Feb 28: The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is strengthening India’s higher education and skilling ecosystem through the expansion of its flagship Centre for Future Skills (CFS) initiative — a campus-based, technology-integrated model designed to embed advanced technical training, global certifications, and hands-on project learning directly into mainstream degree programmes. Conceived as a long-term national intervention, the initiative aims to impact one million students over the next decade by aligning academic pathways with globally benchmarked industry standards and emerging technology demands.

The Centre for Future Skills model has already been operationalised across multiple institutions nationwide, with training activities actively underway at each location. The initiative has begun creating tangible impact by equipping students with industry-aligned competencies embedded within their academic journey.

Speaking on the initiative, Shri Arunkumar Pillai, CEO, NSDC, said, “The Centre for Future Skills marks a structural shift in how India prepares its youth for the future economy. It is already demonstrating impact at scale with its 12 operational institutions and over 43,000 trained candidates. Over the next three years, we aim to add 22 more centres nationwide. With the integration of global certifications and hands-on learning within degrees, we are ensuring graduates enter the workforce industry-ready and globally benchmarked.”

The inauguration of a new Centre at the Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Kochi, marks another step in this national rollout, reinforcing the broader vision of institutional transformation.

The Centre for Future Skills operates as an on-campus hub that integrates academic credit pathways, industry-recognised certifications, expert mentorship, and state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure. Students earn two to three academic credits per semester alongside globally recognised certifications without extending the duration of their degree, enabling a dual outcome — a university qualification coupled with validated employability credentials. The model ensures that structured skill pathways are woven into the academic journey itself.

Through partnerships with leading global technology companies, CFS provides access to over 200 certification programmes across high-growth domains. These certifications are delivered at significantly subsidised costs compared to prevailing market rates, expanding access to world-class, industry-relevant technical education. Students who successfully complete assessments receive globally recognised credentials that enhance mobility across both domestic and international job markets.

A defining feature of the CFS framework is its structured, multi-semester skill pathways that progressively build technical competence aligned with industry demand. For example, under the Software Engineering track, learners advance from programming foundations to full-stack development, cloud deployment, and software engineering practices. By graduation, students may earn four to six global certifications while building strong project portfolios and gaining hands-on experience in cloud, DevOps, and application development environments. Importantly, pathways are structured for both technical and non-technical learners, enabling interdisciplinary participation in emerging technology areas.

The infrastructure-led approach under CFS further reinforces its impact. NSDC establishes advanced hardware and software laboratories within partner institutions. Each certification course runs for 45 to 50 hours per semester and is delivered in physical mode through lab sessions, projects, and rigorous assessments, ensuring quality and practical immersion. At FISAT, the Centre is projected to enrol approximately 3,500 students per semester, or 7,000 students annually, reflecting the scalable and large-scale nature of the initiative.

At a systemic level, the Centre for Future Skills introduces what NSDC describes as a “Global Certification Stack,” effectively internationalising Indian talent. By embedding globally benchmarked certifications within degrees, the initiative enhances signalling power in the labour market, reduces industry training burdens through validated skill credentials, and strengthens India’s positioning within global talent supply chains. The degree, under this model, evolves from being a knowledge credential to becoming a productivity indicator aligned with future industry needs.

As India accelerates its transition towards a knowledge and innovation-led economy, the expansion of the Centre for Future Skills signals a decisive move to embed employability, technology readiness, and global competitiveness within the country’s higher education architecture.

New Delhi, Feb 28: If your skin is acting up, your mood feels unpredictable, and your energy crashes before the day ends, the answer may lie deeper than stress or lack of sleep. Emerging scientific research increasingly highlights the powerful gut-brain-heart axis a fully connected system where gut bacteria influence digestion, immunity, hormones, heart function, and even emotional wellbeing.

The gut produces nearly 90–95% of serotonin, the hormone responsible for mood, sleep, and emotional balance, and houses 70–80% of the immune system. When gut health is compromised, inflammation can disrupt hormones, weaken immunity, trigger brain fog, and even lead to skin flare-ups. Simply put, when the gut is off balance, the entire body feels it.

Recognising the growing awareness around digestive health, we highlight five gut health supplements designed to help restore microbial balance, improve digestion, and strengthen overall wellbeing.

Five Gut Health Essentials Worth Adding to Your Routine

1. LivLively – Gut Restore Blend

Rooted in natural ingredients and backed by clinical research, LivLively’s Gut Restore Blend features Amla and Green Tea leaf extract to support microbiome balance. The formula is designed to address bloating, acidity, low energy, and sleep concerns by supporting melatonin balance. Ideal for those who prefer a holistic, food-science-driven approach to gut health.

Available at: livlively.in

2. The Good Bug – Healthy Gut Balance

Designed as a daily gut reset, this supplement combines clinically studied probiotic strains — Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LGG® and Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12® — with prebiotics to restore microbial diversity. It targets bloating, erratic digestion, gas, and immune support, offering a clean, science-led formulation.

Available at: thegoodbug.com

3. Tata 1mg – Probiotics 30 Billion CFUs with Prebiotic Fibre

For those requiring intensive gut support, this capsule delivers 30 billion CFUs across 14 probiotic strains, combined with prebiotic fibre to nourish beneficial bacteria. Non-GMO and preservative-free, it is particularly suited for post-antibiotic recovery and digestive reinforcement.

Available at: 1mg.com

4. Wellbeing Nutrition – Melts Healthy Gut Oral Strips

A modern alternative to capsules, these fast-dissolving oral strips combine probiotics with Apple Cider Vinegar to support digestion, metabolism, and bowel regularity. Travel-friendly and easy to use, they are ideal for individuals who prefer pill-free supplementation.

Available at: wellbeingnutrition.com

5. Inlife Healthcare – Pre + Probiotic Capsules

A simple and affordable option, these gluten-free and non-GMO capsules combine probiotics with prebiotic fibre to support digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall microbiome balance. Suitable for those beginning their gut health journey.

Available at: inlifehealthcare.com

The Bottom Line

Gut health is not a fleeting wellness trend — it is central to immune function, hormonal balance, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Whether you are dealing with bloating, low energy, poor immunity, or mood fluctuations, supporting your gut microbiome could be one of the most impactful health decisions you make this year.

Consistency remains key. Choose the supplement that aligns with your needs and lifestyle, and allow your gut to restore balance from within.