Archives February 2025

Sony Entertainment Television is all set to bring to life an extraordinary tale of courage, leadership, and legacy with its upcoming historical drama, Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. This magnum opus will focus on the making of a child king – Prithviraj Chauhan – and his journey from a young, innocent prince to a mighty warrior and revered ruler. The show will delve into the formative years of Prithviraj, showcasing the challenges and triumphs that helped shape him into one of the legendary rulers.

Acclaimed actor Ronit Roy will be seen essaying the pivotal role of Prithviraj Chauhan’s father – Someshwar, whose guidance and mentorship were instrumental in molding his son into one of the greatest rulers. Someshwar is not just a father but also a teacher and protector who recognizes the immense potential in young Prithviraj and nurtures him to take on the mighty responsibilities of kingship. As Prithviraj grows, Someshwar becomes his guiding force—imbibing in him the values of bravery, wisdom, and justice.

Expressing his excitement about the role, Ronit Roy shares, “I feel extremely privileged to be part of a show as grand and meaningful as Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. I have always been drawn to powerful, well-etched characters, and Someshwar is one such role. I truly believe that this character and the show will leave a lasting impact, much like the other roles I have played on television. It is an honor to be part of a story with such immense historical and cultural significance. The show beautifully captures the making of a child king, and I portray Someshwar, Prithviraj Chauhan’s father—a man whose wisdom, strength, and guidance played a crucial role in shaping the future of a great ruler.”

Stay tuned as Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan launches soon on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Liv!

New Delhi, 14th February 2025 – Onlygood, a leading innovator in sustainable automotive solutions, is proud to announce its membership with the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). This strategic partnership underscores Onlygood’s commitment to advancing sustainability and fostering innovation within the automotive industry.

As a member of ACMA, Onlygood will collaborate with industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to promote eco-friendly practices, reduce carbon footprints, and develop cutting-edge technologies that align with global sustainability goals. The partnership will also enable Onlygood to contribute to ACMA’s initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and environmental responsibility of the automotive component manufacturing sector.

ACMA, the apex body of the Indian automotive component manufacturing industry, has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable growth and technological advancements. By joining forces with ACMA, Onlygood will leverage its expertise in sustainable materials, energy-efficient processes, and circular economy principles to support the industry’s transition toward a more sustainable future.

“We are thrilled to join ACMA and be part of a collective effort to drive sustainability in the automotive industry,” said Rajeev Sinha, CEO of Onlygood. “This partnership aligns with our mission to create a greener future by integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of automotive manufacturing. Together with ACMA, we aim to set new benchmarks for environmental stewardship and innovation.”

Bangalore – India’s love for momos is undeniable, because there is nothing better than indulging in a hot, flavourful plate of this beloved street food. To make this experience even more convenient and delicious, Godrej Yummiez introduces its latest offering – Chicken Momos. Crafted for effortless preparation, these ready-to-cook momos bring the authentic taste of street-style goodness straight to your home.

As per the STTEM 2.0 report, 26% of India prefers snacking on non-veg momos, making them one of the most sought-after snack options in the country. Recognizing this growing demand, Godrej Yummiez expands its diverse frozen food portfolio, ensuring that momo lovers can now enjoy their favourite snack anytime, anywhere, with just a few minutes of preparation.

Commenting on the launch, Abhay Parnerkar, CEO of Godrej Foods Limited, said:

“Momos are beloved snacks across India, and our new chicken momos bring that experience home. With 26% of Indians preferring non-veg momos, this launch is a natural addition to our ready to cook range. We aim to offer authentic flavours with ease, so everyone can enjoy delicious, restaurant style momos at home and that too steaming hot. Street side momos are dear to us, but it’s no secret that the hygiene can really vary. With our farm to fork model at Godrej Yummiez, we ensure authentic taste and safety, using carefully sourced ingredients. Anyone can enjoy great flavours from the street with the quality and trust of Godrej.”

Mumbai, February 14, 2025: The air was filled with joy and excitement as Little Elly, Bandra, celebrated its first-ever Annual Day on February 8th. The event marked a significant milestone in the preschool’s journey, bringing together students, parents, and teachers in a lively showcase of talent and creativity.

The celebration was made even more special as the entire event was hosted by the students from Little Elly’s Nursery and Playgroup, who took to the stage with remarkable confidence and enthusiasm. Their heart-warming presence set the tone for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Adding to the grandeur of the event, Saher Bhamla, Director of the Bhamla Foundation, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Known for her work in child development and community engagement, she commended the school for fostering a positive and enriching learning environment for young minds.

A key highlight of the evening was the parents’ performances, which added an extra layer of energy and excitement. The audience cheered as parents took centre stage, grooving to the beats of “Nacho, Nacho” and “Chota Bacha”. The latter was performed by none other than popular YouTuber Sameer Fireboy, whose lively act captivated the crowd and brought an infectious energy to the event.

Not to be left behind, the teachers and children also put up spectacular performances, showcasing the immense effort, creativity, and enthusiasm that went into making the event a grand success. From beautifully choreographed dance routines to delightful skits, every performance reflected the warmth and nurturing environment that Little Elly provides its students.

Beyond the celebrations, Saher Bhamla, took a moment to highlight an important message about environmental awareness and sustainability, urging parents and children to take action toward a greener future. She stated, “These children are our future, and it is our responsibility to ensure they inherit a world that is clean, healthy, and thriving. With the deteriorating air quality, we must take conscious steps to protect the environment. Something as simple as planting more trees can have a lasting impact. I urge every parent and child here to make small changes today that will create a better tomorrow for these young minds.”

Expressing his admiration for the young performers, Amit Tiwari, CEO, Little Elly Preschools shared, “Seeing these little stars take the stage with such enthusiasm and confidence is truly heart-warming. It’s evident that Little Elly is more than just a preschool—it’s a space where children are encouraged to express themselves, explore their creativity, and build lasting memories. The energy, joy, and togetherness I witnessed today reaffirm that this is indeed ‘A Happy Preschool’—one that nurtures young minds with love, care, and endless opportunities to shine.”

Mumbai, 14th February 2025: In an Instagram reel, television star and model Anushka Sen has called her followers and fellow pet parents across India to join the #TheBetterBowlChallenge by Royal Canin. A pioneer in ‘Health through Nutrition’ for cats and dogs, Royal Canin has launched a social-media-first campaign, inviting pet parents to redefine the way they approach their pets’ diet. Named #TheBetterBowlChallenge, the campaign aims to highlight the critical role of complete and balanced diets in fostering pets’ overall health, which can sometimes be missing in homecooked meals if prepared without adequate knowledge of pet nutrition. Encouraging pet parents to transition their pets to a Royal Canin Diet for 21 days, the campaign seeks to demonstrate visible health benefits.

Throughout the campaign, the brand will engage pet parents through discounts, weekly giveaways, and interactive activities. By documenting their pets’ transformative journeys via images, videos, and social media posts, pet parents are invited to share their experiences by tagging @royalcaninindia on Instagram and YouTube.

#TheBetterBowlChallenge underscores Royal Canin’s commitment to educating pet parents about scientifically formulated, wholesome, balanced diets for pets’ all-around development and healthy maintenance. By engaging with pet parents, the initiative aspires to inspire a long-term shift towards informed dietary decisions, promoting healthier, happier pets across the country. With prominent celeb and passionate pet parent Anushka Sen lending her presence to #TheBetterBowlChallenge, the campaign is expected to bring together a community of engaged pet parents who share insights and celebrate their pets’ progress.

“At Royal Canin, we firmly believe in the concept of health through nutrition and that every pet deserves the best possible nutrition,” shared Satinder Singh, General Manager, Royal Canin India. “#TheBetterBowlChallenge is more than a campaign; it’s a movement to educate and empower pet parents. Together, we can create a future where pets thrive through informed choices that pet parents make and science-backed diets to ensure a healthy, happy life.”

Ahmedabad, India and Nijmegen, Netherlands, February 14, 2025

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (including its subsidiaries and affiliates), a global innovation-driven healthcare company announced that it has signed an exclusive development, licensing, supply,, and commercialization agreement with Synthon BV of the Netherlands for a novel 505(B)(2) Oncology product for an undisclosed target.

Under the terms of this agreement, Synthon will be responsible for the development, manufacturing, and supply of the finished product. Zydus will be responsible for the NDA submission and commercialization of the product in the US. This 505(B)(2) Oncology product will likely be filed in 2026 and will be offering additional strengths that are intended to provide reduced pill burden, flexibility for dose adjustment, and enhanced patient compliance.

Speaking on the development, Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Dr. Sharvil Patel said, “We are pleased to partner with Synthon for the commercialization of this complex drug product in the US market. The partnership will bring access to a high unmet-need therapy area. We are certain that by pooling our resources and knowledge, we will meetthe  critical needs of patients and stakeholders.”

Anish Mehta, CEO of Synthon BV, stated, “This 505(B)(2) product is another example of Synthon’s superior complex product development capabilities and represents a strategic move toward more complex and clinically differentiated products. We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Zydus, who will bring this critical medicine to market to provide patients with important treatment alternatives for this extremely challenging condition.”

Mumbai, February 14, 2025: R K Swamy Limited, the only Integrated Marketing Services provider listed on the main board of BSE/NSE, posted a consolidated total income of Rs 79.4 crores, up 8% compared to Rs 73.5 crores during the same period a year ago. PBT for this period was Rs 4.3 crores this year versus Rs 7.6 crores last year, due to increased investments in people and capacity addition.

The company announced a string of initiatives designed to augment its core professional capacity and competence. “Our new Customer Experience Centre with a capacity for 600 associates is ready. This augments our total capacity to 1,900 associates, an increase of 46%. Our capacity expansion of Computer Aided Telephone Interview (CATI) from 400 to 746 stations has been initiated and will be completed by Q1 of the next financial year. This will serve our client’s marketing operations, and increase our ability to meet their growing needs,” said Shekar Swamy, MD, and Group CEO, of R K SWAMY Ltd.

For the nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company’s Total Income was marginally higher at Rs. 219.0 crores (PY Rs 216.1 crores). Consolidated PBT for the first nine months of the financial year was Rs 9.6 crores as compared to Rs 18.5 crores in the corresponding period a year ago. “We are putting the building blocks in place for sustained growth. We are committed to investing in the right talent and this is a priority for us,” continued Swamy.

“We are focused on enterprise clients and large institutions. We have the experience and capability to meet the requirements of these demanding engagements. Our growth will be driven by our clients with whom we enjoy long-standing relationships. This gives us the confidence to make continuing investments in building capacity,” said Rajeev Newar, Group CFO.

Disclaimer: Certain statements in this “Release” may not be based on historical information or facts and may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those relating to general business plans & strategy of the Company, its future outlook & growth prospects, future developments in its businesses, its competitive & regulatory environment and management’s current views & assumptions which may not remain constant due to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. The Company and its management assume no responsibility to publicly amend, modify, or revise any statement, based on any subsequent development, information, or events, or otherwise. The financial results are consolidated financials unless otherwise specified.

Bengaluru 14th February 2025: PhysicsWallah (PW), an education company, has announced results in the JEE Main Session 1 2025 Exam, with four state toppers, one of whom secured 100 percentile from Gujarat, along with more than 612 students scoring above the 99.5 percentile, over 1359 students scoring above the 99 percentile, and 3548+ students scoring above the 98 percentile, with counting still underway.

9 students from PhysicsWallah in Bengaluru have scored above the 99 percentile in the JEE Main Session 1 2025 results. Satyam Basant Singh (99.90), Akhilesh Bhat (99.89) and Mahesh Reddy (99.54) were among the top 3 students of PW in the city.

The PW Achievers are four state toppers who have excelled in their exams with remarkable scores. Shiven Vikas Toshniwal from Gujarat secured 100 percentile, Ishant Verma from Mizoram achieved 99.57 percentile, Pranay Kumar Roy from Arunachal Pradesh scored 99.38 percentile, and Kamran Bilal Bhat from Jammu & Kashmir attained 99.89 percentile, closely matching his performance in PW’s mock test. These students studied from either the offline centers of PW- Vidyapeeth & Pathshala or through the online batches- Arjuna JEE and Lakshya JEE. This reflects PhysicsWallah’s integrated approach to education, seamlessly combining digital and physical platforms to offer a holistic and effective learning experience.

Alakh Pandey, Teacher, Founder & CEO, said, “Congratulations to all students who performed well- your hard work has yielded results. I am proud of each one of you, including the ones who didn’t achieve the expected results. Do not be discouraged. The next two months are crucial for your Session 2 exams. Focus on consistent revision and practicing the Session 1 paper, as the difficulty level will be similar. Stay committed, keep improving, and trust the process. We are here to support you every step of the way.”

As aspirants gear up for JEE Main Session 2 scheduled to be held in April 2025, PW aims to provide resources, guidance and support to help them maximize their potential. To aid in their preparation, PW has an ongoing Manzil 2.0, a free and comprehensive revision series available on YouTube, enabling students to efficiently revise key concepts in a short span.

Surat, February 14, 2025: Anupam Rasayan India Ltd., one of India’s leading custom synthesis and specialty chemical player, has announced its financial results for the quarter December 31, 2024.

Consolidated Financial Highlights for nine month ended December 31, 2024:

•   Total revenue for 9MFY25 was at ₹9,428 million as compared to ₹10,923 million in 9MFY24; down 14% YoY.
• EBITDA (incl. other income) was at ₹2,624 million in 9MFY25 as compared to ₹3,062 million in 9MFY24, this would translate into 28% EBITDA margin in 9MFY25.
• Profit After Tax was at ₹970 million in 9MFY25 as compared to ₹1,270 million in 9MFY24.

Consolidated Financial Highlights for Quarter ended December 31, 2024:

•  Total revenue for Q3FY25 was at ₹3,866 million as compared to ₹2,979 million in Q3FY24; up 30% YoY.
• EBITDA (incl. other income) was at ₹1,208 million in Q3FY25 as compared to ₹815 million in Q3FY24, up 48% and this would translate into 31% EBITDA margin in this quarter.
• Profit After Tax was at ₹542 million in Q3FY25 as compared to ₹260 million in Q3FY24; up 108% YoY.

Speaking on the performance, Mr Anand Desai, Managing Director, Anupam Rasayan commented, “Our Pharma and Polymer segments, which have emerged as key growth drivers, continue to strengthen their contribution to our revenue. Both the segments coupled with strong performance of Tanfac led to significant growth this quarter, fueling a robust 31% QoQ revenue growth in Q3FY25 on a consolidated basis. For the full year, we expect them to play a substantial role in overall revenue, with this upward trend projected to continue into FY26. Additionally, the Agrochemical segment has shown signs of recovery, particularly in the European market.”

“With strong demand momentum and expected off-take from our customers, we anticipate regaining our growth trajectory in the next financial year, aiming for a 30-35% revenue increase in FY26.”

Kashipur, India – [February 14, 2025] – The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur is set to host Manthan 2025 on February 15, 2025, bringing together top industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of innovation, resilience, and sustainable leadership. As IIM Kashipur’s premier cross-domain conclave, Manthan 2025 aims to spark conversations on navigating disruption and redefining business for a better tomorrow.

 Under the overarching theme “Fostering Innovation: Collaborative Leadership for a Resilient Future,” the conclave will feature two high-impact panel discussions with executives from leading global organizations.

 Panel-1 Decoding Resilience: Strategy in Disruptive Times
As industries worldwide face unprecedented challenges, this panel will explore strategic approaches to resilience, innovation, and adaptability. Thought leaders will share insights into how organizations can weather uncertainty and thrive in disruptive environments.

 The discussion will feature Nikhil Bhushan, Chief Technology Officer at Starbucks; Vrunda Thakkar, Chief of Staff at Augmont; Subramanian Chidambaran, Chief Strategy Officer at Cummins; Anil Suneja, Chief Financial Officer at Medtronic India; Arnab Banerjee, Director Supply Chain at Micron; and Supriya Saripalli, Chief of Staff and Director of Business Operations at ServiceNow. These industry experts will share insights into how organizations can navigate disruption and build long-term resilience.

 Panel-2 Beyond Profit: Business for People & Planet
With a growing focus on sustainability and responsible business, this panel will discuss how organizations can integrate environmental and social goals while maintaining profitability and competitiveness. The session will include Neetan Chopra, Chief Digital and Information Officer at IndiGo; Tanya Singh, Senior Vice President of HR at American Express; Rajesh K, Chief Quality and Sustainability Officer at Licious; Swati Mishra, Head of HR-South Asia at Omya; Samrat Sehgal, Global Supply Chain Head at Dabur; and Uday Murthy Kandarpa, Managing Director at Kyndryl. These leaders will discuss how sustainability and responsible business practices are becoming key differentiators in today’s competitive landscape.

 Manthan 2025 offers an unparalleled opportunity for students, professionals, and business leaders to gain first-hand insights into cutting-edge industry trends, leadership strategies, and sustainable business practices. The conclave serves as a knowledge-sharing platform where academia meets industry to shape the future of business and leadership. IIM Kashipur continuously strives to bridge the gap between academia and industry by fostering meaningful dialogues and collaborations. Manthan 2025 is a testament to this effort, providing a platform where industry leaders and future business managers can engage in insightful discussions, share experiences, and drive impactful change.