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Chandigarh, April 9, 2025: Tata Steel has been recognised as a Steel Sustainability Champion 2025 by worldsteel for the eighth consecutive year, reaffirming the Company’s commitment to sustainable development and adherence to global standards. Tata Steel has been a champion every year since the programme’s launch in 2018. The recognition highlights Tata Steel’s leadership in the steel industry through its sustainability-driven initiatives and responsible business practices.

Tata Steel is among a select group of steel-producing companies that have been named 2025 Steel Sustainability Champions at worldsteel’s Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Board of Members held today in Sydney, Australia.

On receiving the recognition, T. V. Narendran, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Steel, said: “We are honoured to be recognised once again as a Steel Sustainability Champion by the World Steel Association. This achievement reflects our continued commitment to sustainable steelmaking, integrating cutting-edge technologies and responsible business practices to reduce environmental impact. We remain dedicated to driving innovation, improving resource efficiency, and contributing meaningfully to a greener and more resilient future for the steel industry.”

To qualify as a Sustainability Champion, companies must meet stringent criteria including signing the worldsteel Sustainability Charter and demonstrating commitments to environmental responsibility, social impact, and governance excellence.

The evaluation process considers key sustainability indicators such as material efficiency, environmental management systems, lost time injury frequency rate, employee training, investments in innovative processes and products, and economic value distribution. Additionally, companies must provide Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data to worldsteel’s data collection programme.

Tata Steel has been a foundational participant in worldsteel’s Climate Action programme and continues to be recognised as an accredited Climate Action member. The Company has developed expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), a critical tool for measuring the carbon footprint of its products throughout their entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life recycling. Tata Steel also maintains a long-standing record of annual disclosures to CDP, achieving a strong A- rating for its climate disclosure in 2023.

As part of its ongoing sustainability efforts, Tata Steel has pioneered several key initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. In FY25, Tata Steel India created Carbon Bank, a virtual repository of CO2, a first by any company in India. The Company plans to introduce new low-carbon offerings to its customers in the future using this repository, following the worldsteel’s Chain of Custody methodology. In 2025, Tata Steel became India’s first steel company to demonstrate end-to-end capabilities to develop steel pipes for the transportation of hydrogen. The Company was also the first Indian steelmaker to introduce biochar into its production processes to lower carbon emissions. In 2024, Tata Steel became the first Indian steel company to perform full laden leg on B24 biofuel for its raw material shipment.

New Delhi, India – April 9, 2025 – SolarWinds, a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, today announced it will participate in the GITEX 2025 events taking place worldwide throughout the year. At the tech shows, SolarWinds will highlight its latest product innovations in its observability, database, and service management solutions designed to help customers meet modern IT challenges.

SolarWinds enables companies to manage increasingly complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments to accelerate digital transformation, drive automation, modernize applications, and undertake cloud migration initiatives. The company has recently launched its redefined solutions through the unified SolarWinds® Platform, providing customers with full-stack observability powered by artificial intelligence for IT ops (AIOps), database, service management, security, and automation capabilities to identify and remediate issues and improve service delivery, reliability, and productivity—all while reducing costs.

Each GITEX event is a collective of several shows curated under distinct tech sectors that unify the world’s most influential ecosystems, advancing business, economy, society, and culture through the impact of tech innovation. It empowers businesses and connects exhibitors to the most powerful public-private partnerships, tech giants, creative startups, and enterprises powering their digital future.

“With ever-increasing complexities in today’s multi-cloud and hybrid IT ecosystems, tight budgets, and often being asked to do more with less, many IT organizations struggle to find effective answers. SolarWinds integrated approach of observability technologies, incident response, service management, and AI-powered automation in one singular platform helps customers to achieve unmatched operational resilience and optimize spend,” said Andre Cuenin, Chief Revenue Officer at SolarWinds. “We look forward to meeting IT professionals at the GITEX exhibitions to discuss potential challenges and explain how SolarWinds new AI-powered solution enhancements can enable them with increased visibility, intelligence, and efficiency to make them more agile and maximize the overall value IT provides to the businesses.”

The SolarWinds observability portfolio with flexible deployment options includes the following:

SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted is designed to help organizations ensure availability and reduce remediation time across on-premises and multi-cloud environments by increasing visibility, intelligence, and productivity.

SolarWinds Observability SaaS delivers unified and comprehensive visibility for cloud-native, on-premises, and hybrid custom and commercial applications to help ensure optimal service levels and user satisfaction with key business services.

SolarWinds Database Observability helps keep organizations’ data available and scalable while pinpointing the root cause of performance issues.

SolarWinds Service Desk is a cloud-based and AI-powered IT service management platform built to maximize productivity and accelerate resolution with lightning-fast time to value.

By- Veer Singh, CEO, Lord’s Automative Pvt. Ltd.

”The draft Delhi EV 2.0 Policy aims to take the EV adoption movement to the next level. The policy proposes a stronger push towards sustainable public transport by gradually phasing out CNG vehicles. To encourage sustainability in the private mobility space, draft policy mandates that individuals who already own two cars must purchase an EV if they wish to add a third vehicle to their household. The plan to set up a dedicated state EV fund for incentivising EV purchase and the push to increase public charging points will eventually accelerate the switch towards sustainable mobility. While driving green mobility, the draft Delhi EV 2.0 Policy envisions the development of a robust and self-reliant EV manufacturing ecosystem within the country.”

Mumbai, April 09, 2025 – EuroKids, a pre-school expert in early childhood education, continues to set new benchmarks in early learning by introducing two innovative programs designed to enhance structured learning for young children. Building upon the success of its Visible Thinking Curriculum, inspired by Harvard University’s Project Zero and aligned with NEP 2020, EuroKids reinforces its commitment to holistic child development through its latest offerings, EuroTots and Wonder Club. EuroTots provides a seamless transition for toddlers into a structured, play-based environment, while Wonder Club offers engaging after-school activities tailored for children aged 2-4 and 4-6. These programs are designed to nurture cognitive, emotional, and physical growth in an engaging and supportive environment.

EuroTots is a thoughtfully crafted 32-week transition program that ensures a smooth and joyful shift from home to the EuroKids play-based environment. Spanning 160 days, the program offers toddlers a structured and enriching experience that fosters independence, confidence, and curiosity, beginning with a settling week of 1.5-hour sessions before transitioning to two-hour sessions. The journey begins with a dedicated settling week, allowing toddlers to comfortably adapt to their new surroundings. Engaging activities such as gross motor development, yoga, music and movement, and free play help refine coordination, balance, and agility while fostering physical confidence. The program also focuses on cognitive and language development through circle time, storytelling, and interactive songs, supporting memory retention, problem-solving, and verbal expression. Sensory exploration, creative expression, and puzzle-solving further encourage independent thinking while enhancing visual and auditory skills.

With a commitment to fostering continuous learning beyond regular school hours, EuroKids introduces Wonder Club, a first-of-its-kind after-school initiative designed to provide meaningful engagement for children. Conducted twice a week over 28 weeks, Wonder Club ensures that children continue to develop essential skills in a structured yet enjoyable environment. The program offers a comprehensive approach to learning through three specialized modules. Creative Crafters nurtures artistic expression and fine motor skills through step-by-step drawing, painting, and craft activities. Active Explorers builds strength, balance, and flexibility through structured physical activities that promote endurance and teamwork. Language Explorers enhances vocabulary, communication, and social interaction through engaging storytelling sessions, word games, and guided discussions. Led by trained educators in a secure and child-friendly space, Wonder Club ensures that learning extends beyond the classroom in a fun and meaningful way.

Commenting on the launch, Dr. Anita Madan, Head of Curriculum Development, said, EuroKids remains committed to transforming early childhood education by integrating play with structured learning, helping children build essential life skills in a joyful and stimulating environment. With the launch of EuroTots and Wonder Club, EuroKids continues to lead the way in delivering high-quality, innovative learning solutions that empower young minds for a bright future

National, 9 April 2025 – ATPI, a world-leading travel and events solutions provider, has announced a major expansion of its operations in India to meet the country’s rapidly growing demand for corporate travel and event services. This strategic move comes at a time when India’s business travel sector is seeing an impressive rebound, with projected expenditure expected to touch USD 38.2 billion in 2024—an 18.3% year-on-year increase.

In line with this surge, ATPI has reinforced its presence across the country with new offices in Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, while significantly strengthening operations in Chennai. These hubs are designed to deliver seamless, client-first travel management services to a wide array of industries, including electronics manufacturing, IT & ITeS, automobile manufacturing, agri and processed food, and textiles.

The Chennai office plays a pivotal role in supporting Southern India’s thriving technology and innovation corridor. With dedicated account teams offering deep domain expertise, the office enables clients to manage complex, global travel operations with efficiency and agility—making it a key enabler of the region’s digital and industrial transformation.

The expansion is also in line with ATPI’s continuing investment in their commitment to provide seamless, client-first travel and event management solutions for diverse industries. The company’s unique, proprietary propositions encompass high-touch customer service, travel solutions, risk management expertise and sustainable practices that include:

• Next-Gen Online Booking Tools – ATPI partners cutting-edge booking technology providers to deliver an integrated travel and expense platform which automates workflows, provides comprehensive spending visibility and delivers an intuitive, frictionless experience
• Travel Hub: a single-platform dashboard for organisations to manage business travel
• Halo: CO2 measurement, reduction and compensation services for sustainability
• Alerts: empowers corporate travel managers with pertinent information, enabling them to swiftly respond to unforeseen travel crises and strategically plan for optimal efficiency

Vishal Sawant, Chief Commercial Officer, ATPI India, said: “As Indian businesses scale and expand their global footprint, their travel needs are evolving rapidly. Our expanded footprint is a response to this growth—we’re not just managing travel; we’re enabling efficiency, agility and smarter decision-making. From high-growth tech start-ups to legacy manufacturing companies, we’re helping our clients move forward with confidence. ATPI’s strength lies in our ability to combine global best practices with local expertise, and that’s what sets us apart.”

India’s resurgence in corporate and MICE travel is part of a wider regional trend. The Asian corporate travel market is valued at USD 737.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 848.16 billion by 2025. To meet this growing demand, ATPI is also expanding its footprint across key Asian markets. New offices in Shanghai, Taipei, and Seoul, along with enhanced operations in India and Indonesia, position ATPI at the forefront of Asia’s travel evolution. In Indonesia, the new office in Balikpapan places ATPI at the heart of the country’s oil, gas, and mining industries, while Chennai’s expansion capitalizes on Southern India’s booming IT sector.

ATPI’s deep insights into tech-driven industries in mainland China are fueling business travel demand across the AI, electric vehicle, and renewable energy sectors. Taiwan’s export-focused economy and South Korea’s position as the sixth most innovative country globally (source) make both markets ideal for ATPI’s advanced travel solutions.

Ali Hussain, Managing Director, ATPI Asia said: “Our growth underlines ATPI’s longstanding commitment to Asia’s rapidly evolving travel and events landscape. The new markets are of strategic importance as they permit us to fully cater to our regional clients, share our know-how on domestic market essentials and support them with customised, industry-leading solutions”.

“Our expanded presence in Asia enables us to sharpen our objective and ensure our strengths and strategies are in line with any challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. They allow us to be closer to our clients and be ideally positioned to meet regional business travel needs with agility, precision and confidence.”

In a move that signals continued support to revive economic momentum, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on April 9 slashed the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6%. This is the second successive cut by the central bank, following a similar 25 bps reduction in February.

The back-to-back easing of the key policy rate is expected to bring cheer to the real estate sector, particularly the residential segment. For aspiring homeowners—especially first-time buyers—this move enhances affordability, provided lending institutions transmit the benefit of the rate cut through lower interest rates on home loans. Developers, too, stand to gain. With funding remaining a concern, especially for under-construction projects, a dip in borrowing costs can ease liquidity pressures and accelerate project deliveries.

While the sector cautiously welcomes the RBI’s latest move, experts reiterate that the transmission of benefits and continued policy support will be key to sustained revival.

Mr. Prashant Sharma, President, NAREDCO Maharashtra

 “The RBI’s decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% comes as a welcome and timely move for the Indian economy. At a time when global headwinds and tariff concerns loom large, the accommodative stance by the MPC will serve as a much-needed catalyst to revive consumption and investment cycles. For the real estate sector, this signals increased affordability for homebuyers and improved liquidity conditions for developers. It will directly impact housing demand, particularly in the affordable and mid-income segments, and will boost sentiments in the real estate sector. This policy stance will further encourage transparency and trust, essential for sustainable sectoral growth.”

Mr. Nishant Deshmukh, Founder and Managing Partner, Sugee Group

 “The recent repo rate cut by the RBI signals a proactive stance to stimulate growth and investment, particularly in the real estate sector. Reduced lending rates are expected to enhance home affordability, encouraging aspiring buyers to take that crucial step towards homeownership. For developers, improved access to capital will aid project execution and timely delivery. However, the real impact of this move will hinge on how swiftly and effectively commercial banks pass on the benefits to end consumers.”

Mr. Samyak Jain, Director, Siddha Group

 “The RBI’s policy move is a strong signal of its commitment to support growth while leveraging the benign inflationary backdrop. It comes at an opportune moment, especially as we look to maintain the momentum in home sales post Gudi Padwa. For the real estate sector, a reduction in interest rates enhances affordability, which is the cornerstone of sales revival. Especially in metro cities like Mumbai, this policy stance will help attract fence-sitters and first-time buyers. Lower interest rates will not only encourage new buyers but also aid existing homeowners in managing EMIs better.”

Ms. Shraddha Kedia-Agarwal, Director, Transcon Developers

 “A rate cut in a controlled inflation environment is a strategic push towards economic revival. Lower interest rates make home loans more attractive and affordable, especially in metros like Mumbai where ticket sizes are higher. This move will act as a catalyst to improve buyer sentiment, accelerate decision-making, and will go a long way in supporting the real estate sector’s momentum, particularly for end-user driven and premium housing segments. It also reaffirms the RBI’s supportive approach towards economic revival through a healthy credit ecosystem.”

India, National, 9th April 2025 – Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL), one of India’s leading producers of fertilizers and industrial chemicals company, announced that it has selected Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud for Manufacturing to accelerate its digital transformation and build a scalable AI ready data foundation. DFPCL is modernizing its data ecosystem by migrating from its legacy data warehouse to Snowflake. This transition aims to unify real-time insights, break down data silos, and enhance business intelligence, ultimately driving operational efficiency, faster artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) adoption, and more informed, data-driven decision-making across its various entities.

DFPCL has embarked on a digital transformation journey and aims to evolve from a commodity-based business model to a specialty solutions provider to serve their thousands of end-consumers better. As DFPCL scales its operations to meet its goal, the company needed a modern, flexible solution to unify real-time analytics, streamline complex workloads, and lay the foundation for future AI/ML-driven innovation. Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud for Manufacturing empowers DFPCL to collaborate with its ecosystem and customers in a secure and scalable way to drive greater agility and visibility across the value chain.

As part of its digital transformation, DFPCL can optimize cloud costs using Snowflake’s decoupled storage and compute architecture with a pay-as-you-go model that ensures scalable and cost-effective data management with reduced manual maintenance overhead.

Further, access to open-source datasets like weather data and agri data products through Snowflake Marketplace will enhance business intelligence, particularly for their fertilizer business. Snowflake’s robust data governance features, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Time Travel (enabling data retrieval for up to 90 days), enable strong data protection, supporting the company’s security needs.

As DFPCL migrates to Snowflake, the focus is on eliminating redundancies in reporting, improving access to critical business insights, and creating a secure, scalable cloud environment that fosters data-driven decision-making. The modernized data infrastructure will improve supply chain planning, pricing strategies, and overall operational efficiency.

DFPCL is also exploring the potential of Generative AI within Snowflake to derive insights from structured and unstructured data across its manufacturing and finance operations. As part of this initiative, DFPCL is developing an AI-powered chatbot capable of processing natural language queries and analyzing historical root cause analyses (RCAs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to uncover deeper insights.

Commenting on this collaboration, Mr. Deepak Kamat, Vice President IT of DFPCL, said, “At Deepak Fertilizers, digital transformation is central to our business operations. We believe data is key to driving customer value, efficiency, innovation, and growth. Moving from traditional Data Warehouses to Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud for Manufacturing will enhance our decision-making and help us ensure business agility in today’s dynamic market. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in our digital transformation journey.’’

“Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud for Manufacturing provides DFPCL, operating in a traditionally data-intensive sector, with a scalable, secure, and cost-efficient platform to unify its data and drive business value,” said Vijayant Rai, Managing Director- India, Snowflake. “In industries like fertilizers and chemicals, where precise operational control and rapid innovation are critical, breaking down data silos and enabling real-time insights empowers DFPCL to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and accelerate AI-driven innovation—setting new benchmarks for the industry.”

This collaboration will accelerate DFPCL’s digital transformation, creating measurable, long-term business value for both companies. With this advanced data infrastructure, DFPCL is well-positioned to optimize its operations, drive innovation at scale, and set new industry benchmarks in the manufacturing and chemical sectors.

New Delhi, 09th April 2025 – In a bold reimagining of remembrance and legacy in the digital age, LyfeIndex, the world’s first digital memorial platform dedicated to preserving family legacies, has officially gone global—now serving users in 195 countries and offering its services in 108 languages. The platform, which blends cutting-edge tech with timeless human emotion, which means emotional intelligence as well as human intelligence, has also spurred significant economic impact, creating over 10,000 jobs worldwide in less than two years.

LyfeIndex isn’t your grandmother’s obituary column. It’s a modern-day sanctuary, a digital resting place where memories live forever—not in dusty photo albums, but in dynamic, interactive life archives. Each user can build a profile—a multi-sensory timeline that integrates photos, last words, videos, journal entries, and favourite memories shared—all carefully curated by loved ones.

“We believe legacy deserves more than a few paragraphs in a newspaper,” says Mr. Manoj Swarup, Founder and Innovator at LyfeIndex. “People live complex, beautiful lives. LyfeIndex is about honouring those lives in full colour, with all the richness and nuance they deserve.”

As the world continues to digitize every aspect of daily life—from banking to birthdays—it was only a matter of time before memorialization followed suit. Yet LyfeIndex stands apart by anchoring its technology in something deeper: empathy. Every feature has been co-developed with grief counselors, cultural consultants, and digital ethicists, ensuring a sensitive and inclusive platform for users from all walks of life.

From Tokyo to Toronto and Nairobi to New York, the platform is already gaining traction across generations as people look for meaningful ways to preserve memories and celebrate lives well lived. With translation capabilities in over 100 languages and culturally adapted interface options, LyfeIndex offers truly global accessibility.

Job creation has also been core to the company’s growth strategy. Through partnerships with local content creators, digital archivists, grief support professionals, and AI engineers, LyfeIndex has onboarded more than 10,000 individuals globally—many of whom are working in emerging digital sectors for the first time.

“We’re building a living archive where every story, every legacy is spoken of. Across 195 countries and in 108 languages, LyfeIndex ensures that voices aren’t just heard at the moment but carried forward for generations. This is about preserving lives in their full depth—so that no story is forgotten and every legacy continues to inspire, teach, and connect people across time and place.” added Mr. Manoj, emphasizing the platform’s mission to humanize the tech space.

Bengaluru, India – Ila Bengaluru, a vibrant new dine-in destination, will open its doors on 7-8th April 2025, offering a unique blend of evergreen Indian cuisine and modern flair. Rooted in the Sanskrit word for “earth,” Ila embodies freshness, comfort, and youthfulness, creating a space where tradition meets contemporary style.

Located in Kaanapali, the heart of Bengaluru, Ila Bengaluru provides a welcoming atmosphere designed to encourage guests to pause, connect, and savour life’s simple pleasures. The brand’s signature apostrophe serves as a gentle reminder to slow down and appreciate the moment.

The restaurant’s design features earthy tones, including a primary green complemented by terracotta, mustard yellow, and off-white, reflecting the warmth of Indian culinary traditions. Tasteful arches, lush greenery, and beautifully landscaped spaces create a relaxing and inviting environment, perfect for both casual lunches and lively evenings.

Ila Bengaluru’s menu is inspired by rich culinary traditions, featuring expertly crafted cocktails and dishes that celebrate the diverse flavours of India. While staying true to its roots, the restaurant offers a modern twist on classic recipes, catering to a youthful and discerning palate. Guests can indulge in reimagined classics like Bun Nipattu Congress Sliders, Chitti Royyala Vepudu, Amma’s Chicken Thokku and more with a contemporary twist and innovative fusion cocktails like Bee’s Knees, Dark Elixir, Reflection etc, featuring local botanicals.

“We wanted to create a space that feels both familiar and exciting,” says Teja Velagapudi Founder of Ila. “Ila Bengaluru is more than just a restaurant; it’s a place where you can gather with your ‘local tribe’, enjoy comforting food, and celebrate life’s moments. We believe in the power of pausing, and we hope our guests will find that here.”

Mumbai, April 9, 2025: KDM, a leading mobile and music accessories brand, has partnered with “Vaarso” Season 3 to nurture and preserve Gujarati traditional and folk music. KDM’s premium mobile & music accessories create a seamless bridge for music enthusiasts & young aspiring singers to communicate, create, and cultivate their musical interests.

To commemorate this association, KDM will launch a limited-edition, unique ‘Raga Speaker’ by the end of the season, specially designed to resonate with the essence of Vaarso.

Gujarat’s vibrant cultural canvas gets a fresh stroke of innovation with “Vaarso”, a pioneering project that elegantly blends traditional folk music with contemporary styles.

Vaarso Season 3 brings together a stellar lineup of celebrity Bollywood singers, including Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal, The project also showcases Gujarati folk icons like Aditya Gadhvi, Geetaben Rabari, and young rappers Aghori Muzik, alongside veteran Gujarati folk singers like Bhavnaben Labadiya, Kirti Sagathia, who lend their soulful voices to traditional Gujarati folk songs.

Vaarso Season 3 comprises six mesmerizing songs, releasing on all major music platforms and the official Vaarso YouTube Channel. New songs will be released every Friday, starting from March 21, 2025.

N D Mali, Founder of KDM said, “Vaarso is an exceptional platform that fosters Gujarati folk music and budding talent. Our premium mobile accessories provide an immersive music experience, inspiring young musicians to innovate and create.”

Priya Saraiya, Curator and Singer of Vaarso added, “Vaarso is a cultural bridge that connects our past to our present, preserving the legacy of Gujarati folk music for generations to come. I appreciate KDM’s initiative to collaborate with Vaarso Season 3 and support Gujarati folk music.”

KDM as a brand has been established as a leading lifestyle and mobile accessories brand for over a decade. It has developed a wide variety of products under mobile accessories and lifestyle segments which ranges from mobile chargers, earbuds, speakers, neckbands to headphones. It has a strong distribution network spread across India that has enhanced its journey of building India’s largest and most innovative mobile accessories and lifestyle brand.