India, 11th September, 2025: “Don’t ask for tips, do your research.” With this emphatic message, Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy, Managing Director & CEO of BSE Ltd., addressed students at an interactive session hosted by Marwadi University, Rajkot. The event gave young learners a rare opportunity to engage directly with the head of Asia’s oldest stock exchange, who shared his views on responsible investing, India’s growth trajectory, and the role of youth in shaping the future.

Speaking on the importance of financial awareness, Ramamurthy urged students to rely on research and informed judgment rather than market speculation. “You want to trade a stock? Don’t ask for tips. Go and do research. Whether that stock is good, bad, or ugly… information is available equally to all. Youth with money in their pockets generally feel on top of the world. But unknowingly, be walking in darkness. That is why discipline, awareness, and responsibility are critical when it comes to financial decisions,” he said. He further reflected on India’s remarkable economic journey, noting that within one lifetime the country has transformed from scarcity to abundance, and urged the next generation to balance ambition with responsibility.

As one of Gujarat’s leading higher education institutions, Marwadi University has consistently sought to bridge academia with industry by inviting thought leaders and practitioners from across sectors. With over 10,000 students from diverse disciplines, the university is recognized for its strong focus on innovation, research, and holistic education. Sessions such as this are part of its ongoing effort to prepare students not only for professional success but also for meaningful participation in India’s growth story.

Dhruv Marwadi, Trustee, Marwadi University, said, “Engagements like these allow our students to learn directly from the leaders driving India’s growth story. Mr. Ramamurthy’s insights on responsibility, awareness, and ambition align with our vision of preparing students to be not only skilled professionals but also responsible citizens.”

The session concluded with the reminder that today’s students are tomorrow’s nation-builders, and with the right guidance, they are equipped to carry forward India’s journey of growth with integrity and purpose.

Chennai, September 10, 2025 – Kruu, the Chennai-based Edu-tech company has earned international acclaim with its win at The PIEoneer Awards 2025, receiving the honour for Progressive Education Delivery at a ceremony held at London’s historic Guildhall. The prestigious award recognises education programs that innovate teaching methods and make learning relevant to the 21st-century student journey.

The PIEoneer Awards celebrates innovation and excellence across 24 rigorous categories, attracting hundreds of entries worldwide. This year, among hundreds of entries, 148 finalists were shortlisted featuring several standout nominees from India alongside Kruu, by an independent panel of industry experts, with the winners honoured in the presence of global leaders and innovators shaping the future of education.

Receiving the award, Director of Kruu, Mr. Rahul Ramachandran said “We sincerely thank the PIE team for recognising our work done so far, and a special thanks to our professors and teacher across the world. This award motivates the team to push boundaries and achieve even more in the journey ahead.”

Prof. Anil Srinivasan, Founder & CEO of Kruu, said – “We are deeply honoured to receive this recognition. This award reflects our mission to make education more inclusive, impactful, and globally connected; ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive in a rapidly changing world.”

Kruu’s success at the PIEoneer Awards 2025 marks not only a milestone for the organisation but also a moment of pride for India, as its education innovators continue to make their mark on the world stage.

The meeting was called by Chairman CBIC, to discuss the GST reforms, rate rationalisation and their implementation. The objective is to ensure their smooth implementation, address technical queries and ensure wider dissemination of these reform measures. PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has submitted a detailed representation to the Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), highlighting few concerns and clarifications required on GST- 2.0

The Chamber welcomed the Government’s continued focus on simplifying GST compliance and strengthening ease of doing business, while emphasizing the urgent need to resolve several practical challenges being faced by stakeholders across sectors.

Key Issues Submitted by PHDCCI

1. Accumulated Compensation Cess – Large unutilized balances of Compensation Cess remain in the hands of distributors and retailers in the automobile and beverage sectors, requiring a policy resolution.

2. Inverted Duty Structure in Food & Pharma Industries – Refund of input services and capital goods is presently disallowed, leading to working capital blockage.

3. Anti-Profiteering Applicability – Practical difficulties in implementing anti-profiteering provisions at the distributor and retailer level need reconsideration.

4. Unutilized Cess Credit in Automobile and other Sector – Significant Cess balances remain unutilized, and proposed amendments have led to a slowdown in vehicle purchases. Clarification is required on the treatment of these balances to avoid taxpayer losses.

5. Accumulated ITC due to GST Rate Reductions – With reductions in GST rates, ITC accumulation has become a cost burden on companies. Refund of such ITC should be permitted, since mandatory benefit passing to consumers often leads to financial strain.

6. Passing GST Reduction Benefits – The mechanism for passing benefits should allow flexibility beyond MRP relabeling, such as through discounts or equivalent measures, duly substantiated.

7. Impact of ITC Reversal on Exempt Goods – Clarification is sought on the treatment of costs arising due to ITC reversal and blockage on goods that have newly become exempt.

Clarifications Requested on Post-Sale Discount Issues

In line with the GST Council’s earlier recommendations, PHDCCI has requested the CBIC to issue a comprehensive circular on post-sale discounts to remove ambiguity and litigation. The Chamber has sought clarity on the following matters:

· Non-reversal of Input Tax Credit (ITC) where discounts are passed through financial/commercial credit notes.

· Treatment of post-sale discounts as additional consideration in dealer–customer transactions.

· Whether post-sale discounts given in lieu of promotional or marketing activities by dealers are to be treated as taxable consideration.

PHDCCI reiterated its commitment to work closely with the Government in ensuring GST 2.0 becomes more industry-friendly, transparent, and growth-oriented. The Chamber expressed confidence that with timely interventions and clarifications, the GST framework can further strengthen India’s competitiveness, attract investments, and reduce compliance disputes.

Metamorphosis 2025, flagship of India Blockchain Tour, Set to host India’s Premier Web 3 x AI Conference

Gurugram, September 10th, 2025: Metamorphosis 2025, flagship of the India Blockchain Tour, is set to take place on September 27–28, 2025, at Le Méridien, Gurugram. Widely recognized as India’s Premier Web 3 X AI conference, the event will convene the brightest innovators, developers, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world to collectively shape the future of technology, decentralized systems, and the digital economy.

Over the years, Metamorphosis has successfully hosted 25+ editions, engaged with 2,000+ attendees, and featured 200+ global speakers, building a legacy of shaping conversations on emerging technologies. The 2025 edition aims to elevate this impact with a more diverse, global, and powerful lineup of changemakers.

This year’s speaker lineup features some of the most influential voices in the ecosystem, including Rama Devi, Former Director of Emerging Technologies, Government of Telangana; Dilip Chenoy, Chairman, Bharat Web3 Association; Vikas Gupta, Country Manager – India, Bybit; Rajesh Dhuddu, Partner – Emerging Tech, PwC; and Thomas Vaic, International Expansion Manager, Trezor; and many others.

Speaking about the upcoming edition, Anupam Varshney, Founder of Octaloop, said, “We are really excited about Metamorphosis 2025. Each year has been a step forward, but this year we’re aiming to go bigger than ever before with more global voices, more startups, and more groundbreaking conversations at the intersection of AI and Web3. Our vision is to make Metamorphosis not just a conference, but a launchpad for ideas and collaborations that will place India firmly at the center of the world’s digital transformation.”

A major highlight of this year’s edition will be the Founder Demo Day, offering a rare opportunity for early-stage startups to pitch their ideas to some of the most influential venture capital firms, including New Tribe Capital and Tykhe Ventures. This initiative aims to accelerate the growth of promising ventures and open doors to critical industry partnerships.

Adding to this, Vikas Gupta, Country Manager – India at Bybit, remarked, “We see tremendous potential in India’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem, and Metamorphosis 2025 reflects that momentum. Bybit is proud to support a platform that brings together builders, investors, and leaders to unlock new possibilities.”

Metamorphosis 2025 is expected to host over 1,500 participants, 100+ startups, making it one of the largest Web3 x AI gatherings in Asia this year. With sessions spanning AI governance, blockchain scalability, DeFi innovations, metaverse applications, and cross-border digital collaboration, the event promises to set the stage for the next decade of technological breakthroughs.

Bangalore, Sept 10, 2025: Changemakers who are redefining possibilities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) enabling independence, dignity, and inclusion through groundbreaking Assistive Technologies, now have the chance to gain national recognition for their innovations and initiatives.

AssisTech Foundation (ATF), which has already touched over 1 million lives of PwDs, proudly presents the ATF Awards 2025, fifth edition of India’s first and only awards dedicated to Assistive Technology. Returning this year at a more impactful scale, the awards felicitation will be hosted at the prestigious Bengaluru Tech Summit, organized by the Government of Karnataka, from November 18–20, 2025.

Applications are now open for startups and ecosystem enablers who are driving transformative change in the AT space.

ATF Awards presents 10 awards in 3 categories to recognize start-ups, corporates, NGOs, governments, educational institutions and investors that have leveraged the power of Assistive Technology (AT) to drive change in lives of PwDs.

The Award Categories are:

1. Emerging Startups – This category recognizes young, innovative startups that show exceptional promise in creating assistive technology solutions with the potential for far-reaching impact. The Best AT Startup for Innovation (Product/Technology) Award under this category will celebrate the groundbreaking efforts of these trailblazing entrepreneurs.

2. Established Startups – The category commends established AT startups that have already made significant strides in positively impacting the lives of persons with disabilities. The awards under this category include:

1. Best AT Startup: Jury’s Choice Award
2. Most Impactful AT Startup Award
3. Women Ahead: Best Woman-led AT Startup Award
4. Best AT Startup: People’s Choice Award.

3. Enablers – This category encompasses awards for Government Organization, Corporate CSR, Educational Institutions, NGOs and Investors. Awards include:

• Best Government Assistive Technology (AT) Initiative Award,
• Assistive Technology (AT) CSR Initiative of the Year Award,
• Best Assistive Technology (AT) Initiative among Educational Institutes Award,
• Best Assistive Technology (AT) Investor of the Year, and
• Best Assistive Technology (AT) Initiative among NGOs Award.
   

The Deadline for submission of applications is September 21, 2025 | 17:00 IST.

Gurugram, Haryana, September 10th, 2025 – The cumulative urban built-up footprint has grown 2x in India’s top-eight cities, as per online real estate portal Square Yards latest report, ‘Cities in Motion – Tracing 30 Years of Urban Expansion in Key Indian Cities’. A total of 2,136 sq.km. of urban built-up footprint was added since 1995, with the current built-up area reaching 4,308 sq.km. in top-eight cities of India. The analysis covers urban areas of top-eight cities of India which are also amongst largest urban agglomerations and real estate markets in the country including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR (Delhi, Gurugram, Noida & Greater Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad), Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai MMR, Pune.

The urban built-up footprint is defined as the total land area within a city or settlement that is physically covered by human-made structures such as buildings. It represents the visible spatial extent of urbanization, separating developed land from open or natural areas.

The urban built-up footprint is defined as the total land area within a city or settlement that is physically covered by human-made structures such as buildings. It represents the visible spatial extent of urbanization, separating developed land from open or natural areas.

Tanuj Shori, CEO & Founder, Square Yards, “India is stepping into the biggest urban transformation in its history. Around the world, cities drive more than 80% of GDP, and for India too, the journey to becoming a developed economy runs through its urban centres. By 2050, India will add more than 330 million people to its urban population, the equivalent of absorbing the entire population United States into its urban fabric. This unprecedented migration means close to 100 million new homes must be built, alongside massive investments in transit, infrastructure, and services. We’re already seeing this play out in major cities of India where skyscrapers, dense cores, and thriving business districts are reshaping how we live and work. Our latest report shows just how dramatic this change has been. The urban built-up footprint across the top-eight cities has doubled since 1995 to 4,308 sq km in 2025. And while metros continue to dominate, the real excitement is also in Tier 2 and 3 cities, where better infrastructure and capital flows are powering the next wave of growth.”

Key Highlights

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad’s built-up area expanded by 102%, growing from 141 sq. km. in 1995 to 285 sq. km. in 2025, an increase of 144 sq. km. This growth reflects the city’s economic diversification from an industrial base to include finance, IT, and automotive sectors, with visionary projects like GIFT City acting as a key driver.

Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s built-up area grew by 186%, the second-highest rate among the cities. Its footprint expanded from 174 sq. km. to 489 sq. km., an increase of 315 sq. km. This expansion has been fuelled by sustained growth in the technology sector and strategic infrastructure investments like the Namma Metro.

Chennai: Chennai experienced 137% growth in its built-up area, expanding from 197 sq. km. to 467 sq. km. and adding 270 sq. km. The city’s diversified economic base, including its established automotive sector, a growing IT industry, and a prominent medical tourism hub, has driven this steady urban development.

Delhi NCR: Delhi NCR added the largest quantum of urban built-up land area at 400 sq. km., resulting in a 71% increase from 567 sq. km. to a total of 967 sq. km., the largest footprint among the cities. This development reflects its evolution into a polycentric economic region, supported by large-scale infrastructure projects connecting its various industrial, tech, and financial hubs.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s built-up area increased by 95%, growing from 267 sq. km. to 519 sq. km., an addition of 252 sq. km. The report links this expansion to supportive government policies that have cemented its status as a premier destination for the technology and pharmaceutical industries.

Kolkata: Kolkata’s built-up area grew by 87%, expanding from 328 sq. km. to 611 sq. km. and adding 283 sq. km. of urban built-up footprint. The city’s role as Eastern India’s primary IT hub has anchored this growth, which is further supported by the development of planned townships and critical infrastructure upgrades.

Mumbai MMR: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region recorded a 43% expansion, the lowest among the eight cities, growing from 412 sq. km. to 588 sq. km. and adding 176 sq. km, despite being second most population region India. This figure reflects the region’s high-density, vertical development model, where growth is managed through upward construction and major infrastructure projects designed to improve connectivity.

Pune: Pune recorded the highest rate of urban expansion at 332%, growing from 86 sq. km. in 1995 to 373 sq. km. in 2025 and adding 287 sq. km. of built-up area. This significant growth is attributed to the city’s successful transition from a manufacturing base to a global hub for the IT and start-up sectors.

Mumbai, 9th September, 2025: The stage is set, the beats are fresh, and the hustle is real! Prime Video and Believe India just launched the official music album for their upcoming Hindi Original series Do You Wanna Partner—a fiery celebration of ambition, friendship, and owning your power.

 Headlined by Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty, Do You Wanna Partner is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment under the aegis of Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Apoorva Mehta, with Somen Mishra and Archit Kumar as executive producers. Directed by Collin D’Cunha and Archit Kumar and written by Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, and Mithun Gangopadhyay, the series—created by Gangopadhyay and Nishant Nayak—follows two childhood best friends turned entrepreneurs as they dive headfirst into the world of business, alongside a stellar ensemble including Jaaved Jaaferi, Nakuul Mehta, Shweta Tiwari, Neeraj Kabi, Sufi Motiwala, and Rannvijay Singha.

Curated with vision and crafted by some of the industry’s most versatile names, the album is powered by composers like Rajan Batra, Harshvardhan Gadhvi, Ronit Vinta,Juss, Prabhdeep, RUHH & JOH, KhoslaRaghu and Kanishk Seth, delivering a sound that’s bold, fresh, and hard to ignore. This isn’t just a soundtrack. It’s the pulse of the series; raw, fearless, and loaded with bangers.

“Udd Jaavan” by Jasleen Royal, composed by Ronit Vinta, sets the tone with an anthem of dreams that refuse to stay grounded.

“Ishqa” from Rajan Batra and Harshvardhan Ghadvi adds that perfect indie feels-meets-feels moment.
“Kol Kol” by Juss brings in the playful swagger that makes you want to hit repeat.

For the street vibe seekers, Prabhdeep drops “Hum Dum”, lacing the album with hip-hop heat.

And if you need your party playlist sorted, “Gediyaan” turns the fun all the way up.

“Tanhayi Mein” by Kavita Seth & Kanishk Seth, composed by Kanishk Seth, weaves soulful intimacy with a modern electro-sufi twist.

Shilpa Sharda, Director Artist Services and Label, Believe – India and South Asia expressed her excitement about the launch, “We’re incredibly excited about the music releases for this series that marks yet another milestone for us and a step towards making soundtracks from OTT reach the massy audiences far and wide. The soundtrack, especially the title track ‘Udd Jaavan‘, has been receiving phenomenal responses since the video release making it instantly trend on the short-format video platforms. We are deeply grateful for our partnership with Amazon Prime Video and Dharma Productions, and proud to have collaborated on bringing such impactful music to audiences.”

Prabh Deep, the renowned hip hop artist adds to the story about his title, “Hum Dum is the heartbeat of first love, a pure realisation of falling, giving, and cherishing. It celebrates the joy of finding someone who makes life brighter, bringing gratitude, wonder, and the sweet obsession of love into a song of happiness.”

Rajan Batra adds “Ishqa is about the heart surrendering to love — how it can break, heal, and still pull you back in. It’s raw and emotional, and a reminder that no matter how much we resist, the heart always finds its way back to love. Harsh and I were thrilled with how beautifully the song fits the show’s story and visuals. Working with Archit has been incredible, and we’re grateful to Believe for their support and to our management, Shark & Ink, for ensuring our music reaches the right places. Extremely excited for the show and the song to be out for the world.”

The lineup is a mix of fresh voices, experimental beats, and big energy, a sonic rollercoaster that matches every mood of the show.

MDI Gurgaon Launches October 2025 MDPs to Equip Leaders with Practical Skills for a Changing Workplace

Gurgaon, India , September 10, 2025: Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon has announced its October 2025 suite of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) designed to prepare professionals for real-world leadership challenges.

The October programmes bring a sharp focus on team effectiveness, fraud risk, analytics-driven decisions, negotiation strategies, and employee well-being, offering practical learning that managers and entrepreneurs can apply immediately to their workplace.

“MDI Gurgaon’s MDPs are designed for today’s professionals who need both agility and depth in their leadership approach,” said Prof. Sumita Rai “Each programme delivers focused insights that strengthen decision-making and help leaders create impact in their organisations.”

Programme Highlights: October 2025

Who Should Attend?

• Mid-to-senior professionals across industries
• Managers stepping into leadership roles
• Entrepreneurs and family business leaders

Why Choose MDI Gurgaon’s MDPs?

• Practical insights with direct workplace application
• Experienced faculty combining research and industry expertise
• Peer learning and cross-sector networking

Programme Format & Enrollment

• Fully residential, immersive learning held at the MDI Gurgaon campus
• Fees inclusive of tuition, lodging, meals, and study materials
• Group Discounts for organisations nominating 3 or more participants
• Registration closes 15 days before each programme’s start date

1oth september,At the AVPN Global Conference 2025 in Hong Kong, Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, delivered a stirring appeal to philanthropists, businesses and changemakers: “Don’t just give. Build together.” 

In her keynote, Dr Adani emphasized that the next leap for social development depends on collaboration and on bringing every philanthropic institution, NGO and partner onto a single platform where efforts are aligned, learnings are shared and impact is multiplied. Dr Adani reminded the audience that the true strength of philanthropy is not in isolated contributions but in unified action. “We must be co-builders, not just donors. Real change happens when we work as partners — pooling resources and breaking down silos.”

She called for a collaboration platform where philanthropists across the world can move beyond numbers, focusing instead on the human stories of dignity, resilience and transformation, saying, “Impact is never about numbers. It is about the stories behind them — stories of hope, transformation and empowerment.”

“Dr. Priti Adani’s keynote was a powerful call to bold action.” said Ms Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN. “She reminded us that we need to act, even amidst uncertainty and to invest in solutions to build the foundations for a sustainable and equitable future for Asia. At AVPN, we echo this call for action. Philanthropy must stay the course and unite diverse stakeholders so that together, we can turn conviction into action and build systems that withstand the test of time and uncertainty”. 

Dr Priti Adani outlined three non-negotiables for this shared movement:

• Co-Building: Every partner comes not as a donor, but as a builder of lasting change.
• Multipliers, Not Beneficiaries: The true measure of impact is not in what we give, but in how we extend our beneficiaries as multipliers of change.
• Uniting Skills with Values: Skills without values are buildings without foundations. Unite them — and you build generations.”

Dr Adani declared, “This is not a moment to clap. It is a moment to commit! We must be the generation that sowed in the drought, that believed before the rains came, that built a harvest of dignity and opportunity for all.”

Closing her address, Dr Adani urged the gathering to go beyond symbolic gestures and to actively collaborate, learn from one another, share best practices and inspire each other to aim higher.

Roundtable on

“Empowering MSMEs: Risk Ready to Navigate Market Uncertainty”

Shri Ateesh Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India urges industry to come forward and give their inputs to build MSME resilience, at PHDCCI Roundtable on “Empowering MSMEs: Risk Ready to Navigate Market Uncertainty”

MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP, exports, and employment. Yet, in a current rapidly evolving environment, they face market volatility, regulatory compliance, supply chain disruptions, and the pressures of digital transformation related challenges.

To chart pathways for MSME resilience, PHDCCI organised a Roundtable on “Empowering MSMEs: Risk Ready to Navigate Market Uncertainty” on Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 at PHDCCI, New Delhi.

Industry should come forward, work on growing government data sets and give their specific inputs to build resilience for MSME in this era of disruptions. He highlighted that the 2.0 versions of Government initiatives are coming up accompanied with legal reforms and striking a balance between easing compliances and emerging compliance burdens to enhance ease of doing business, said Shri Ateesh Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India at the Roundtable.

Shri Singh also urged PHDCCI members and MSME participants of the roundtable to give their ideas to enhance the impact of the government’s initiatives .

Dr. Rajan Sudesh Ratna, Deputy Head and Senior Economic Affairs Officer, United Nations ESCAP, New Delhi suggested pointed strategies for MSMEs to build resilience, including export diversification by leveraging government initiatives including Atma Nirbhar Bharat, Digital India, Vocal for local; greater utilisation on FTAs accompanied by strong government handholding for MSMEs; Digital adoption and an aggressive stance of government to pursue market access for MSMEs, among others.

Dr. Murali Kallummal, Head of Administration (CRIT) and Professor (CWS), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), CRIT, Centre for WTO Studies, (Under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India), New Delhi suggested we need a new sectoral definition of MSMEs, ensure greater data availability of informal sector MSMEs and develop an interface between MSMEs and HS Code to guide FTA negotiations.

The esteemed panel also deliberated on the impact of GST 2.0 on MSMEs, focusing on simplification, compliance, and growth pathways that will be set up for the MSMEs, once this reform is in full force. The cost of production will decline for the industry, win – win for consumers as they will get goods for cheaper, and explore export diversification and domestic trade opportunities, said the distinguished panel.

Dr. Jatinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI, welcomed the delegates and underlined that diversification is crucial for MSMEs. Simultaneously, exploring new export opportunities, acquiring local supply networks, strengthening risk management practices and going in for digital transformation will be a great enabler for MSMEs to achieve greater efficiency and reach.

Mr. Narinder Wadhwa, Co-Chair, Capital Market & Commodity Market Committee, PHDCCI, gave impactful insights on “Navigating Geopolitical and Market Challenges: Building MSME Resilience amid US Tariffs, Exchange-Based Funding Opportunities”. He appreciated the initiatives being taken by our government and the support being offered by the government to MSMEs.

While setting the tone and moderating the session Mr. Sanat Kumar, Chief Economist, PHDCCI highlighted the importance of MSMEs for India’s economy.

The event was supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, and witnessed interactive participation from members and MSMEs across diverse sectors.