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Sustainability, inclusion, and responsible governance are no longer optional ideals. They are fast becoming essential to how institutions, businesses, and societies define long-term success. Responding to this shift, SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies  has announced the Mirae Asset Foundation SVKM’s NMIMS ESG Research Chair, a dedicated platform focused on advancing research, education, and policy thinking in Environmental, Social, and Governance  domains.

Building on NMIMS’ long-standing focus on socially responsible management education and sustainability-oriented scholarship, the ESG Research Chair is envisioned as a national platform with a strong emphasis on the Indian and Global South context. It will develop rigorous, context-driven ESG research, case studies, policy briefs, and teaching material to contribute meaningfully to academic literature, industry practice, and public policy.

Dr. Ramesh Bhat, Vice Chancellor, SVKM’s NMIMS, said,

“At NMIMS, we believe sustainability and ethics are part of everything we do. ESG, diversity, and inclusion are integrated across all our programmes, so students see how these ideas work in practice. With this initiative, we are not just teaching sustainability, we are creating a living ecosystem where research, education, and industry come together. The Mirae Asset Foundation SVKM’s NMIMS ESG Research Chair builds on this approach, strengthening research, encouraging dialogue, and developing leaders who can tackle today’s ESG challenges with confidence and purpose.”

The Chair will integrate ESG themes across MBA, Executive MBA, and Doctoral programmes, while also driving capacity-building through specialised workshops, executive education, and structured industry engagement. It will collaborate closely with industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and global institutions, and host its flagship Annual ESG Conference to foster dialogue and actionable insights.

Mr. Ritesh Patel, Director, Mirae Asset Foundation said,

“This Chair reflects our shared commitment to creating leaders who understand that growth and responsibility must go hand in hand. By bringing together academia, industry, and policymakers, we aim to advance ESG thinking that drives real, measurable, and inclusive impact and results in long-term value creation and positive societal impact.  It is indeed a privilege to be partnering with NMIMS for this initiative as it has rich academia experience and has been doing extensive work in this area”.

The Chair is being set up with support from the Mirae Asset Foundation (MAF), the philanthropic arm of the Mirae Asset Financial Group in India. Guided by a human-centred investment philosophy, the Foundation enhances educational access and quality through scholarships, research and innovation support, skills development initiatives, and educational infrastructure. Its approach reflects a strong commitment to socially responsible development and aligns closely with ESG principles that promote inclusive and long-term growth.

New Delhi, Jan 8: adidas launches its most versatile training shoe to date, the Dropset 4. Engineered for the demands of multi-discipline workouts, the footwear delivers both controlled stability and explosiveness across a wide range of movement.

Based on the insight that 7 in 10 gym goers are wearing incorrect footwear, the Dropset 4 was born from a commitment to help its community of next-gen athletes cut through the noise and realise their strength by creating a shoe that is everything they need for functional training.

The Dropset 4, an evolution of Dropset 3, hosts a unique blend of technology and features to provide both all-around stability and dynamic energy return across the demands of functional training. Now with enhanced versatility, the Dropset 4 delivers robust support across the entire spectrum of a functional workout, from foundational deadlifts to high impact box jumps and up to 800m sprints.

Key features include:

• ​Full-Length Repetitor foam: Provides a consistent level of energy return and stability, supporting overall endurance throughout the toughest of workouts.
• Energyrods: Engineered for a balance of stiffness and flexibility, energyrods protect the foot through optimal force distribution, supporting the heel during heavy movements and providing a propulsive forefoot for exercises like box jumps, and skipping.
• Continental & Adiwear rubber combination: Strategically placed to offer extra traction and durability for loaded movements like sled pushes and weighted lunges.
• Footadapt sockliner: FOOTADAPT technology increases foot awareness within the shoe, improving balance control of the body to maintain form and maximum muscle engagement.
• Haptic print: The upper 3D printed layer of textured material provides increased durability against abrasion, while maintaining breathability for even the sweatiest of workouts.

Aimee Arana, adidas Global General Manager Sportswear & Training, said: “We know our community has embraced functional training as an important part of their routine and needs a shoe that will support them with the demands of their entire workout, from warm-up to cool-down. We are proud to offer them an improved solution that truly meets their different needs during training: the Dropset 4 is built to be sturdy and stable enough for those big compound strength moves, while still delivering the cushioning and energy return essential for explosive actions like box jumps or even a warm-up run.”

The launch is accompanied by a campaign that champions the Dropset 4 as ‘All You Need’ for functional training, demonstrating its capabilities across lift, jump, run movements. adidas partners, including US basketball player Hailey Van Lith, Argentinian entrepreneur Antonela Roccuzzo, Brazilian fitness star Caio Cabral, and German actor Emilio Sakraya, put the footwear to the test. Also featuring is Hungarian competitive training athlete Laura Horvath, who recently wore Dropset 4 to victory, claiming first place at one of the world’s most elite fitness stages in Aberdeen in October 2025, demonstrating how the footwear supports athletes of all levels, from everyday gym-goers to elite athletes.

Speaking on the Dropset 4, WNBA player Hailey Van Lith, said: “My training demands it all, from shuttle sprints, to deadlifts, no session is ever the same, which is why I love it. So, having a shoe that can do it all means I feel confident that it will support every move so I can focus on my performance.”

Speaking on the Dropset 4, Antonela Roccuzzo, said: “Training is such an important part of my routine, it’s not just about fitness, it’s about feeling strong, balanced and ready for everything the day brings. The Dropset 4 has everything I need for a big training day, and gives me a locked-in and stable base on big power moves whilst being explosive and responsive on box jumps.”

Speaking on the Dropset 4, Caio Cabral, said: “When I train, I’m always pushing my limits whether on big compound moves or intense sprints, so I need a shoe that can handle it all without slowing me down. The Dropset 4 is made for intensity, which is exactly how I like to train, giving me the perfect mix of stability, grip and comfort, no matter what the workout looks like.”

Speaking on the Dropset 4, Emilio Sakraya, said: “My training keeps me ready for any role, so I need footwear I can rely on. The Dropset 4 doesn’t force me to compromise, it’s light enough to accelerate, solid enough when I land and versatile enough to keep up on explosive moves.”

Speaking on the Dropset 4, Laura Horvath, said: “The Dropset 4 is my favourite adidas strength shoe yet, the stability and confidence I feel when wearing them across all disciplines, especially now with running, is next level. When I’m competing, I want to trust my footwear and concentrate on my performance, and the Dropset 4 allows me to do that.”

Pimpri, Pune  Jan 8: As the new year begins with renewed hope for patients waiting for transplant care, DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune enabled a time critical lung transfer that reached Pune from Jalna through a successful green corridor, allowing a transplant pathway to move forward for a patient under the authorised allocation process. The transfer followed the organ donation of Dhananjay Anant Kale, a 25 year old BHMS student from Jalna. After his untimely demise following a two wheeler accident on December 29, 2025, his family consented to organ donation. The donation is reported to have helped save six lives through organ donation across cities.

The green corridor that came into Pune on January 1, 2026 was a demanding and tightly managed movement under real world traffic conditions. The transfer was carried out with tight police deployment and route control and the ambulance was flagged off with a salute by the police department as it proceeded towards Pune. The transfer was supported by the transplant and critical care doctors who ensured protocol based handling and clinical readiness at the receiving end. The operation required continuous on ground coordination and swift clearances so that precious time was protected through the route and into the city.

“A green corridor is efficiency in action. It is built on minutes, coordination and disciplined execution across every checkpoint. When institutions and administration align with clarity, time becomes capability and capability becomes outcomes. We recognise the collective effort that enabled safe passage into Pune and ensured the transfer moved with the urgency a time critical organ requires,” said Dr. P. D. Patil, Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune 

“This donation reflects the highest form of human courage. In a moment of personal grief, the family chose to help others live and that choice deserves the deepest respect. We also acknowledge the doctors, critical care teams, transplant coordinators and on ground support staff who worked with quiet precision to ensure every handover remained time sensitive and safe. We honour every authority and frontline team that supported this challenging green corridor, because organ donation succeeds when compassion is matched by coordination and responsibility,” said  Dr. Bhagyashree Patil, Pro Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune .

“In a time critical transfer, accuracy is the difference between possibility and outcome. From controlled handling to seamless handovers, every step must be precise and every update must be timely. We place on record our sincere thanks to the police department for enabling the green corridor from Jalna to DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune and for supporting safe passage into the city. This corridor reflects what can be achieved when the system treats every minute like a patient safety commitment,” said Dr. Yashraj P. Patil, Trustee and Treasurer, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune .

DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune reiterates its respect for donor families whose consent makes transplant care possible and strengthens the larger cause of organ donation across Maharashtra.

Jan 8: Canva, the world’s leading all-in-one visual communication platform, is stepping into Shark Tank India Season 5 as title sponsor, bringing the power of clear, creative storytelling to one of India’s most defining startup stages. The partnership underscores Canva’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs in its fourth-largest market to turn bold ideas into compelling stories that truly resonate.

As India’s startup ecosystem scales at unprecedented speed, the ability to communicate an idea clearly has become a critical advantage. Shark Tank India has emerged as a national platform where founders pressure-test their vision, earn credibility, and tell their story at scale. Through this partnership, Canva reinforces its mission to democratise access to design, equipping entrepreneurs with intuitive, powerful tools to pitch with confidence, build with clarity, and grow with impact as they shape the next generation of Indian businesses.

“Canva sits at the intersection of ideas and execution,” Shubhika Jain, Brand Lead  India at Canva.

“Shark Tank India is where that intersection is tested at scale. This partnership is about enabling Indian founders to show up with creativity, clarity and conviction at moments that define their journey, and equipping them with the right tools to carry that momentum forward as they grow.”

Visual Communication as a Business Superpower
Visual communication is no longer just a design skill, but a core business capability. According to Canva’s State of Visual Communication Report 2025, 89% of business leaders consider visual fluency a must-have skill, while 94% of GenZ professionals in India say they do their best work when communicating visually. For startup teams juggling everything from investor pitches and brand building to marketing and internal communication, Canva brings it all together in one place.

From investor-ready pitch decks and Docs-to-Decks workflows to Brand Kits that keep teams consistent, collaborative whiteboards for planning, and one-click resizing for multi-channel marketing, founders can move seamlessly from idea to execution. With Canva available in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu, teams can create confidently in the language of their choice. Built-in AI features like Canva AI, Magic Write, and Ask Canva, further help teams create, collaborate, and scale faster, without the need for large marketing or design resources.

Built into the Founder Journey
Canva’s presence in the Tank will be rooted in authentic, in-show usage, reflecting how founders naturally use the platform while building their pitches. Canva will be seamlessly integrated across the season through daily summaries, weekly episodic moments, and weekly wrap videos powered by Canva AI.

Taking the experience beyond the screen, Canva will also launch a dedicated “As Seen on Shark Tank” template collection in January. Available free to all users, the collection will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to use the same tools, formats and design approaches seen on the show to their own pitches, brands and business communication.

As one of Canva’s most important growth markets, India is home to founders building boldly and scaling rapidly. This partnership marks a natural meeting point of creativity, ambition and entrepreneurship, helping founders communicate clearly when it matters most inside the Tank and beyond.

Tokyo, Japan, Jan 8: transcosmos and Priv Tech, Inc. today announced the joint release of Privacy Consulting Services, launching in December 2025. This service helps companies leverage data while complying with privacy regulations applicable to digital marketing in Japan and abroad.

This offering supports clients in revising their privacy policies—essential for deploying Conversion APIs (CAPI), which are key to maximizing advertising performance—while mitigating risks in data utilization. By creating an environment that enables companies to fully harness marketing data, they can enhance targeting accuracy and improve return on investment (ROI). Combining transcosmos’s expertise in executing marketing solutions with Priv Tech’s strength in privacy technologies—the company’s key competitive advantage—the two companies provide comprehensive support across privacy protection, advertising, and technology. This collaboration empowers clients to promote data utilization and boost performance effectively.

• Complex regulations and challenges in data utilization

With the tightening of privacy regulations—including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the Telecommunications Business Act, GDPR, and CCPA—traditional policies are no longer sufficient to meet privacy protection requirements in today’s digital marketing landscape. At the same time, increasing targeting accuracy and maximizing ad performance requires accelerating AI learning processes across platforms. This makes it critical to prepare and utilize first-party data, such as conversion (CV) and event data transmitted via CAPI. However, revising privacy policies to comply with increasingly complex regulations has become a major bottleneck for many businesses seeking to deploy CAPI and fully utilize data.

• End-to-end services in collaboration with Priv Tech

To help businesses overcome these challenges, transcosmos partnered with Priv Tech—a leading company with a proven track record in data protection and privacy-enhancing technologies. By combining expertise in privacy technologies, advertising and marketing, and technology deployment—the areas that the two companies specialize in—transcosmos and Priv Tech deliver end-to-end support—from building privacy protection systems to deploying technologies such as CAPI—helping businesses clear hurdles.

• Service menu examples

– Support for revising privacy policies to comply with new regulations
– Support for revising privacy policies to comply with the Japanese privacy acts
– Development of cookie policies (site scan and template creation)
– Deployment of a consent management platform
– Compliance support for the Telecommunications Business Act

• Expected outcomes

– Increased customer trust and enhanced brand value
– Effective use of marketing data and higher ROI
– Prevention of privacy risks and online backlash
– Competitive edge built on privacy protection

transcosmos remains committed to helping businesses achieve sustainable growth by delivering optimal solutions to address client challenges.

Mumbai, Jan 8: PAG-led Sekhmet Pharmaventures announced today that it has appointed two seasoned industry leaders, Sumit Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer  and Jitendra Jalan as Chief Human Resources Officer  to support its next phase of global expansion.

These new appointments further reinforce Sekhmet’s strategic emphasis on scaling its fully integrated API and CDMO platform while building a strong, future-ready organization anchored in people, capability and performance.

Sekhmet has seen strong business momentum in FY26 under its new leadership. The strategic focus on integrating its API and CDMO capabilities has resulted in increased global customer confidence. The company has recorded more than 25% EBITDA growth over the first 8 months of FY26, signalling a strong trajectory for the current fiscal year.

Sumit Kumar brings over 24 years of experience across APIs, formulations, and international regulatory environments. His deep expertise spans in regulatory issue management, product lifecycle oversight, intellectual property, and ESG initiatives. Previously, Sumit spent 15 years at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and most recently served as CCO at Cohance Lifesciences, where he drove portfolio expansion, optimized business processes and strengthened customer service standards.

Sumit has extensive international business experience across North America, China, North Asia, MENA and other markets. He holds an MBA and has completed the AMP (Advanced Management Programme) at The Wharton School. At Sekhmet, he will lead business development and export growth strategies, leveraging the company’s integrated platform to expand its presence across regulated and semi-regulated markets.

Jitendra Jalan (CHRO) brings over 25 years of multidisciplinary leadership experience spanning Sales, Operations and Human Resources. He has held senior leadership roles at USV Pvt Ltd, ACC Ltd, Endress+Hauser India, Astral Glass and other leading IT organizations. Jitendra is recognized for driving large-scale organizational transformation, strengthening leadership pipelines to support sustainable business growth.

He holds a PGCHRM from XLRI, is SHRM-SCP certified, and an ICF-ACC accredited coach. At Sekhmet, Jitendra will focus on strategic HR business partnering, leadership development and fostering a high-performance, people-centric culture aligned with the company’s global growth ambitions.

Commenting on the leadership appointments, Santosh Mahil, Managing Director & CEO of Sekhmet, said:

“We are thrilled to welcome Jitendra and Sumit to Sekhmet. As a fully integrated API and CDMO platform through Optimus Pharma and Anjan Drug, we are experiencing strong growth across our API and CDMO business. These appointments enhance both our commercial and operational leadership, enabling us to address evolving global customer needs with agility, expertise and sustainability at the core.”

Nikhil Srivastava, Co-head of Private Equity at PAG, added:

 “We are delighted to welcome Sumit and Jitendra to the Sekhmet’s leadership. The Sekhmet 2.0 transformation program reflects our commitment to solidifying Sekhmet’s industry leading position. We are confident that the new leadership will accelerate Sekhmet’s progress in advancing its CDMO and API businesses.”

Gurugram, Jan 8: Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced a major landmark in its manufacturing journey with the roll-out its 10 millionth two-wheeler from its Gurugram (India) plant. This achievement reflects SMIPL’s steady growth and presence in the Indian two-wheeler market, built on the trust and confidence of customers across the country.

Two-Decades of Growth in India

Since starting operations in 2006, SMIPL’s journey in India has grown over the years. The company reached the first 5 million production milestone in 2020, within 14 years after rolling out its first vehicle. Over the next few years, SMIPL entered a phase of accelerated growth driven by rising customers demand and a broader product line-up, leading to the roll out of SMIPL’s 10 millionth unit, Suzuki Access Ride Connect Edition, in 2026.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd.  said,

“Reaching the 10 million production mark is a significant achievement for all of us at SMIPL. This has been made possible by the trust and support of our customers, dealer partners, suppliers, and employees, who have stood with us throughout this journey. By expanding our product portfolio, strengthening manufacturing capabilities and focusing on quality and reliability, we have steadily scaled our operations in India. Going ahead, we are further expanding our production capacity, strengthening our sales and service network, and deepening customer experience through engaging activities across the country. True to our promise of standing ‘By Your Side’, we continue to stand ‘By Your Side’ – customers, dealer partners, suppliers, and employees at every stage.”

Products that Shaped the Milestone

At the centre of SMIPL’s growth story is the Suzuki Access 125, a scooter that not only established the mass 125cc scooter segment but also shaped it in a meaningful and scalable way. Evolving across three generations, the Access has grown alongside Indian customers, adapting to changing needs and advancing technology, becoming a trusted family scooter and SMIPL’s highest-selling model.

Over the years, SMIPL has built a robust product portfolio. This includes the Access, Burgman and Avenis in scooters. Its motorcycles include the GIXXER series (in 150cc & 250cc segments), V-Strom SX, and big bikes: GSX-8R, V-Strom 800 DE, and the Hayabusa, each contributing significantly to this achievement. SMIPL’s premium design language, fuel efficiency, Japanese engineering, and customer-first philosophy have consistently helped the brand expand its footprint and popularity. Alongside its products, SMIPL’s commitment to Indian consumers goes beyond sales with ‘Joy of Safety’ program promoting responsible riding.

Looking Ahead: Multi-Pathway Mobility Solutions and Expansion

In line with its goal of achieving carbon neutrality through a multi-pathway approach, SMIPL added the GIXXER SF 250 Flex Fuel, its first E85 fuel-compliant motorcycle. The company has also announced its entry into the electric two-wheeler space with the Suzuki e-ACCESS.

Today, SMIPL operates through a strong network of more than 1,200 touchpoints across the country and exports made-in-India Suzuki two-wheelers to over 60 international markets.

To support rising demand and future growth, SMIPL is taking a significant step forward with the development of its second manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda, Haryana. The new plant will further expand production capacity and strengthen SMIPL’s ability to support future growth.

Celebrating 10 Million Milestone: SMIPL Rewards Its Customers

Staying by the side of its customers, SMIPL is thanking its customers with a set of limited period offers on retail finance. Customers can avail a zero-processing fee on loans or a waiver of last EMI. As a gesture of appreciation for both new and existing Suzuki customers, SMIPL is offering a complimentary 10-point vehicle check-up and 10% discount on labour charges and genuine accessories, making the celebrations more rewarding across SMIPL’s touchpoints.

Offers valid for a limited period only. Terms & Conditions apply. To know more, contact your nearest Suzuki dealership.

Kolkata,  Jan 8: Fabpad, an Indian menstrual hygiene brand, has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds raised will be used to expand distribution and market presence across direct-to-consumer channels, online marketplaces, quick-commerce platforms, and offline retail. Part of the fund will also go towards brand-building, customer acquisition, senior growth and operations hires and working capital to support a robust and transparent order book across consumer, institutional, and private-label channels.

With an existing multi-channel presence across direct-to-consumer platforms, leading online marketplaces, quick-commerce channels, institutional and CSR initiatives, and private-label manufacturing for a range of domestic and international brands, Fabpad operates successfully across both reusable and disposable menstrual hygiene segments, therefore meeting diverse consumer needs and use cases. The startup has supplied products at scale to NGOs, institutions, and large purchasers while simultaneously building a pan-India footprint through an asset-light operating model. Headquartered in Kolkata, the company plans to establish offices in Hyderabad to strengthen its access to the startup ecosystem and support hiring of senior talent across growth, technology, and leadership roles.

Minal Shah, Principal – South East Asia, IPV, says,

 “It is an unspoken fundamental right for women to have access to menstrual products that protect their health. However, a significant gap persists due to a lack of awareness, affordability, and, in many cases, availability constraints. Fabpad successfully bridges this gap through their D2C multi-channel presence, making it affordable with their asset-light scale model and their pan-India presence. Thus, making menstrual hygiene more affordable, widely accessible, and helping drive greater awareness around menstrual health.”

Fabpad has strong revenue visibility for the upcoming quarters, supported by a healthy and growing order book. Driven by confirmed demand, channel expansion, and repeat customer behavior, the company’s projections remain robust.  Fabpad is focused on sustainable scaling and margin improvement through operational leverage while demonstrating capital-efficient execution that has laid a scalable foundation for long-term growth.

Fabpad is led by Shripriya Dhelia, Founder and Director, who drives product direction, brand building, and community-led initiatives, with a strong focus on sustainability, menstrual equity, and product-led innovation. Dipesh Dhelia, Chief Executive Officer, oversees overall strategy, growth, and execution, bringing deep experience across operations, supply chain, manufacturing partnerships, and scaling both consumer and B2B businesses.

Dipesh Dhelia, CEO, Fabpad adds, 

“The next phase is about aggressive, responsible growth. We’re scaling faster across products and channels while fundamentally re-engineering period care to be more sustainable, affordable, and performance driven. Our ambition is not to participate in this category, but to reset its standards, proving that environmentally responsible menstrual care can also be mainstream, high-quality, and commercially scalable. We believe this shift will create real momentum in the market and redefine how period care is built in India”.

India’s menstrual hygiene market, estimated at over USD 1 billion, continues to grow steadily driven by increasing awareness, improved access, and institutional adoption. Globally, the menstrual hygiene market is projected to reach approximately USD 24 billion by 2030. Sustainable and reusable products are expected to grow faster than the overall category, supported by long-term cost efficiency and environmental awareness.

As artificial intelligence evolves beyond passive automation, agentic AI platforms are emerging as the next foundational layer for digital businesses. These systems do not just execute tasks; they observe, decide, and act autonomously across workflows, channels, and tools. From marketing and personalization to operations and developer productivity, agentic AI is redefining how software delivers outcomes rather than features. As enterprises prepare for this shift, here are five agentic AI platforms that are expected to shape adoption and innovation in 2026:

1. Adsocial.ai
   AdSocial.ai is a visual personalisation platform for D2C brands, designed to help brands deliver truly individualized experiences at scale. Brands using its AI-agent–led visual personalisation have reported 40–60% improvements in conversion funnels and up to 2X revenue growth. The platform uses multimodal AI agents to translate customer signals into adaptive visual experiences across digital touchpoints in real time. By shifting brands away from campaign-heavy execution to autonomous, agent-driven workflows, AdSocial.ai enables scalable, customer-led personalisation without added operational complexity.
   
2. Fundamento.ai
   Fundamento.ai focuses on building autonomous financial and decision-support agents designed to assist businesses with planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis. Its agentic systems continuously ingest internal and external data to surface insights, flag anomalies, and recommend actions in near real time. Rather than static dashboards, Fundamento.ai emphasizes AI-driven decision loops that evolve with business conditions. This makes it especially useful for finance, strategy, and leadership teams navigating complex environments.
   
3. Jeeva.ai
   Jeeva.ai is developing agentic AI solutions centered on revenue operations and go-to-market efficiency. Its AI agents assist sales and growth teams by autonomously qualifying leads, prioritizing accounts, and recommending next-best actions across the pipeline. By reducing manual CRM work and fragmented decision-making, Jeeva.ai helps teams focus on high-impact interactions. The platform reflects a broader shift toward AI agents acting as active collaborators rather than background tools.
   
4. Pype.ai
   Pype.ai is building agent-driven systems aimed at automating and orchestrating complex workflows across data, analytics, and business operations. Its agents are designed to independently manage multi-step processes, adapt to changing inputs, and coordinate between systems without constant human intervention. This approach reduces operational friction in environments where speed and accuracy are critical. Pype.ai is particularly relevant for organizations scaling data-heavy or process-intensive functions.
   
5. Composio
   Composio provides an agent infrastructure layer that allows developers to connect AI agents with hundreds of tools, APIs, and SaaS products. Instead of building brittle integrations, teams can deploy agents that autonomously execute actions across software ecosystems. This enables faster development of real-world, action-oriented AI applications. As agentic systems become more prevalent, Composio is emerging as a critical backbone for reliable agent-to-tool orchestration.

As agentic AI moves from experimentation to enterprise adoption, platforms like Adsocial.ai, Fundamento.ai, and others highlight a clear shift toward outcome-driven software. In 2026, the competitive advantage will not come from who uses AI, but from who deploys intelligent agents that can reason, act, and continuously improve at scale.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8: CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. kicked off its 18th Annual Malaysia Corporate Day 2026, themed “Racing Towards Singularity”, the event brought together corporate leaders, capital market players, fund managers, and government officials to discuss key structural reforms and developments shaping Malaysia’s economic and investment landscape amidst ASEAN’s energy transition priorities and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.

As Malaysia enters a critical transition year following its ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, the conference explored the concept of an economic singularity – the point at which technological advancement, particularly AI, becomes a fundamental and irreversible driver of productivity, competitiveness, and capital allocation. For Malaysia, 2026 represents a decisive execution phase as national policies move from planning stage to implementation, aligned with the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan 2026–2030 (13MP)’s AI Nation framework.

The conference also featured a keynote address on titled “Racing Towards Singularity, Investing in Future Intelligence” by Yang Berbahagia (YBhg.) Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Chairman of Axiata Group Berhad and Independent Non-Executive Director at CGS MY. The event’s panel sessions and presentations on the Ringgit boost, carbon tax, data centres and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) featured CGS MY’s award-winning research team, listed corporates, and industry experts across technology, energy, and services sectors.

YBhg. Tan Sri Shahril Ridza in his keynote address said, “Technology today is not merely enhancing how we work; it is fundamentally redefining how value is created. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the next great multiplier for productivity and economic growth. For the capital market, we are seeing how investors value and reward future-ready organisations – from their ability to demonstrate scalable intelligence, operational agility, and robust digital infrastructure, AI-driven processes and capacity for long-term innovation.

But more importantly, AI is not about replacing people but about augmenting human capabilities to create new jobs and competencies. It is about enabling mobility, resilience and greater participation in a rapidly evolving economy. People are a critical pillar in the AI strategy, and this means empowering people with intelligent tools to ensure our teams understand not only how AI works but also its implications on governance, risk and long-term performance to sustain participation, competitiveness and value.

Nationally, it demands forward looking policies, public–private collaboration, and strategic investment in digital infrastructure to move up the value chain, attract high-quality investments and strengthen regional competitiveness. As Malaysia positions itself within the wider regional transformation, we need to ensure our investments in intelligence – in people, data and technology – translates to durable, long-term value for our customers, shareholders and employees.”

Khairi Shahrin Arief bin Baki, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CGS MY, said, “Racing Towards Singularity reflects a fundamental shift in how economies, industries, and capital markets are evolving. CGS MY too, has been transforming as an organisation. Our aspirations to be Asia’s global investment house has seen us shift from a traditional stockbroker to offer integrated financial services including investment banking, private wealth and asset management, with deeper advisory capabilities, stronger sector expertise, and wider regional connectivity. We focus on providing access and insights needed to navigate structural shifts in technology, sustainability, and high-value industries, whether from a G2G, B2G or retail perspective. Backed by our direct China heritage and extensive ASEAN and global networks, CGS MY is uniquely positioned to serve as a trusted partner that connects capital with opportunities, links businesses to markets, and supports stakeholders across the full spectrum of their investment and financing needs in Malaysia and the wider region.”

CGS MY also noted that while global uncertainties persist, Malaysia’s outlook is underpinned by structural reforms, improving investment quality and a clear policy direction toward innovation-led growth. As the country races toward economic singularity, collaboration between government, businesses, and capital markets will be essential to translate technological progress into sustainable value creation.