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Kochi, 29 April 2025: The Apex body of Investment Bankers of India; AIBI, in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), organized the second edition of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Conclave in Kochi on 22^nd April 2025 at Hotel Radisson Blu. The goal of this Conclave was to increase awareness about SME IPOs, opportunities and challenges.

Shri Ashwani Bhatia, Whole Time Member, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) graced the event as the Chief Guest and shared his insights on the evolving SME ecosystem and regulatory support for capital formation. The conclave also featured a series of high-powered panel discussion with representatives from NSE, BSE, ICAI and AIBI. This discussion delved into critical and strategic aspects of the SME IPO journey, including market readiness, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and the role of intermediaries in nurturing credible SME listings.

Themes discussed during the conclave included:

• Transparency and Disclosure in Indian Capital Market

• Success Factors for SMEs in Public Capital Markets

• Role of Merchant Banker in the journey to listing

• Opportunities for CA Professionals in Primary Markets.

The Conclave bought together key stakeholders from the financial ecosystem — including Investment Bankers, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, SME promoters, and policy influencers, to promote awareness, collaboration, and best practices in the SME capital market ecosystem. Some of the notable key dignitaries at the event were Shri. Deep Mani Shah – CGM, SEBI, Shri. Jitendra Kumar – GM, SEBI, Shri. Ankit Sharma – CRO, NSE, Dr. Milind Dalvi – CEO, AIBI, Ms. Radha Kirthivasan – Head Listing & SME, BSE, Shri. Venkatraghavan S. MD, Equirus Capital (Director, AIBI), CA. Babu Abraham Kallivayalil, Central Council Member, ICAI, Ms. Parvathi Moorthy – AVP, SME Business Development, NSE, CA. Durgesh Kumar Kabra, Chairman, CFMIP, ICAI, Shri. Alok Harlalka – MD, Gretex Corporate Services Ltd. and CA. Dayaniwas Sharma, Vice-Chairman, CFMIP, ICAI. 

Elaborating on significance of SMEs in the financial ecosystem of India, Dr. Milind Dalvi, CEO, AIBI said, “Our SME Conclave highlighted the critical importance of nurturing and supporting Small and Medium Enterprises, the backbone of India’s economy. Through this initiative, we sought to create a platform for awareness, guidance, and empowerment, enabling SMEs to successfully navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance, financial management, and investor expectations, ultimately paving the way for successful public listings and sustained growth. AIBI endeavours to curate more such interactive events across regions to empower SMEs and help them elevate to the next level.”

Mumbai, India, April 29, 2025 — Palo Alto Networks^® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today unveiled Cortex XSIAM^® 3.0, the next evolution of its industry-leading SecOps platform, bolstered with proactive exposure management and advanced email security, enabling customers to further consolidate on Cortex for significantly better, faster and more cost-effective security operations.

Three years ago, Palo Alto Networks anticipated the future of security operations by introducing Cortex XSIAM, which consolidates and normalizes all cybersecurity data to fuel advanced, real-time analytics and automation, making disjointed point products obsolete. The best-selling platform surged past $1 billion cumulative bookings in FY25 Q2, making it our fastest offering to reach this milestone. Earlier this year, Palo Alto Networks doubled down on cloud security with the introduction of Cortex Cloud, converging its industry-leading CNAPP and CDR capabilities on the unified Cortex platform.

Cortex XSIAM 3.0 ​​continues its relentless disruption of the security operations market by upending decades-old approaches to vulnerability management and email security. It further expands the scope of the SOC from reactive to proactive security to prevent breaches before they happen, in addition to its current powerful incident response capabilities. These new XSIAM innovations will help customers modernize legacy offerings across a total TAM of $37 billion.

 Gonen Fink, SVP of Products, Cortex at Palo Alto Networks:

“Cortex XSIAM harnesses the power of the world’s largest and most comprehensive set of security data to transform our customers’ ability to rapidly counter evolving attacks with advanced AI and automation. This expansion of our groundbreaking SecOps platform merges best-in-class reactive with proactive security measures, allowing customers to achieve unprecedented risk reduction across their entire enterprise, from code to cloud to SOC.”

Cortex XSIAM 3.0 will enable customers to stop attacks at scale using AI-driven threat defense with Cortex Exposure Management and Advanced Email Security.

Cortex Exposure Management: Cut vulnerability noise by up to 99% with AI-driven prioritization and automated remediation spanning the entire enterprise:

• See every exposure: Uncover risks with a unified solution spanning native network, endpoint and cloud scanners — extended with integration from any third-party source.
• Cut alert noise based on actual risk, not compliance: Use AI to prioritize high-risk, exploitable vulnerabilities with no compensating controls, eliminating false alarms.
• Close the loop with industry-leading automation to prevent future attacks: Seamlessly create new protections for critical risks in native network, endpoint and cloud security solutions. Automate remediation across first- and third-party tools with playbook automation.

Cortex Advanced Email Security: Stop sophisticated email-based attacks missed by other solutions, with advanced AI and automation:

• Outsmart GenAI-powered threats: Detect advanced phishing and email-based threats based on attacker intent with LLM-powered analytics that continuously learn from emerging threats.
• Stop attacks in real time with built-in automation: Automatically remove malicious emails, disable compromised accounts, and isolate affected endpoints with best-in-class workflow automation.
• Extend industry-leading detection and response with complete email context: Correlate email, identity, endpoint and cloud data for unparalleled visibility into the full attack path for effective incident response.

 Chris DeBrunner, VP of Security Operations, CBTS:

“The transition to Cortex XSIAM has transformed our SOC operations at CBTS. Previously, we struggled with alert fatigue due to multi-console complexity, multiple data sources, disparate vendors, and labor-intensive tasks. With the consolidation of major security capabilities into one platform, we have achieved remarkable efficiencies. Our incident close-out rate has reached 100%, and we have significantly reduced our median time to resolution (MTTR) from days to, in some cases, seconds. The automation provided by XSIAM has been crucial in managing the alert overwhelm we faced, making our team more effective and less error-prone.”

Chase Hymel, CISO, State of Louisiana: 

“Discovering the capabilities of Cortex XSIAM was a game-changer for the State of Louisiana. It’s helped us to modernize our security infrastructure and set an example for other states to follow. By adopting XSIAM, we have significantly improved threat visibility and response effectiveness. Cortex XSIAM has allowed us to consolidate our security tools into one integrated platform, enhancing our security operations and protecting citizen data effectively. We have reduced MTTR from over 24 hours to under two minutes and automated the resolution of 86% of incidents.”

Availability: Exposure Management and Advanced Email Security are expected to be generally available to customers globally in FY25 Q4. For more details on Cortex XSIAM 3.0, read our blog here.

Register to attend: On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. PDT, join Palo Alto Networks Chairman and CEO Nikesh Arora for a virtual event: Hello Tomorrow, and dive into how innovations in AI-driven SecOps are redefining security from the inside out.

Don’t miss the launch event: Register for a one-hour virtual event June 4-5, 2025, to be among the first to see Cortex XSIAM 3.0 in action.

Chandigarh, 29 April 2025 – Sonata, India’s most loved watch brand, introduces Sonata Gold – a stylish and thoughtfully crafted collection that reimagines the way we experience gold. At the intersection of form and function, Sonata Gold presents a bold new way to wear your love for gold – not just as a tradition, but as a personal style statement.

With Akshaya Tritiya, a time associated with prosperity and positive beginnings, just around the corner, Sonata Gold offers a refreshingly modern take on gold gifting. Each timepiece in this collection features a genuine 0.15g 22K Tanishq Gold Coin set into its dial, a gleaming detail that speaks volumes about craftsmanship, legacy, and design.

This collection is perfect for those who appreciate the finer details, from the sleek case design to the contrast of a lacquered high-polish black dial with the embedded gold coin, and a genuine leather strap that adds a touch of quiet sophistication.

Speaking on the new offerings, Mr. Prateek Gupta, Brand Head at Sonata, said, “Sonata Gold isn’t just a watch – it’s an experience. We wanted to create something that feels premium, timeless yet trend-forward. These watches are for those who value design – a subtle yet strong expression of gold, for yourself or for someone you love.”

Business Highlights

• Total Business grew by 14.12% Y-o-Yto Rs. 5,13,527Crore as on 31.03.2025 from Rs. 4,50,007 Crore as on 31.03.2024.
• Total Deposits increased by 11.56% Y-o-Y basis to Rs. 2,93,542 Crore as on 31.03.2025 from Rs. 2,63,130 Crore as on 31.03.2024.
• Gross Advances grew 17.72%  Y-o-Y to Rs. 2,19,985 Crore as on 31.03.2025 as against Rs. 1,86,877 Crore as on 31.03.2024.
• RAM (Retail, Agri & MSME) business stood at Rs.1,22,613Crore as on 31.03.2025as against Rs.97,516Croreas on 31.03.2024, registering a growth of 25.74% Y-o-Y basis.
• Retail Advances stood at Rs. 54,255 Crore as on 31.03.2025 as against  Rs .40,161 Crore as on 31.03.2024 registering a growth of 35.09%Y-o-Y basis, backed by growth in Home loan and Vehicle loan portfolio which registered a growth of 18.13% and 58.99% respectively on Y-o-Y basis.
• Agriculture Advances stood at Rs. 29,575 Crore as on 31.03.2025 as against Rs. 24,641 Crore as on 31.03.2024, showing a growth of 20.02% Y-o-Y basis.
• Advances to MSME sector stood at Rs. 38,783 Crore as on 31.03.2025 as against Rs. 32,714 Crore as on 31.03.2024, registered a growth of 18.55% Y-o-Y basis.
• Business per employee improved to Rs.24.35Croreas on 31.03.2025 as against Rs.20.93Crore for the same period of preceding year.
• Operating Profit for the quarter ended 31.03.2025 stood at Rs. 1,699 Crore registering a growth of 33.48% Y-o-Y basis as against Rs. 1,273 Crore for the same period of preceding year. For the year ended  March 2025, Operating Profit has grown by 31.92% to Rs. 6,037C rore as against Rs. 4,576 Crore for the year ended March 2024.
• Net Profit for the quarter ended 31.03.2025 stood at Rs.652Crore as against Rs.526Crore for the same period in the preceding year, registering a growth of 23.98% Y-o-Y. Net profit stood at Rs. 2,445 Crore for the year ended March 2025 showing a growth of 47.80% Y-o-Y as against Rs. 1,654 Crore for year ended March 2024.
• Net Interest Income (NII) for the quarter ended 31.03.2025 stood at Rs. 2,698 Crore registering a growth of 23.35%  Y-o-Y basis as against Rs. 2,187Crore for the same period of preceding year. For the year ended March 2025, Net Interest Income(NII) grew by 18.88%  Y-o-Y basis to Rs. 9,630 Crore as against Rs. 8,101 Crore for the year ended March 2024.
• NIM for the year ended  March 2025 stood at 3.08% as against 2.92% for the year ended March 2024..
• Earning per share improved to Rs. 2.04 as on 31.03.2025 as against Rs. 1.38 as on 31.03.2024.

Asset Quality

• Gross NPA improved to 2.69 % as on 31.03.2025 as against 3.46% as on 31.03.2024, registering an improvement of 77 bps Y-o-Y.
• Net NPA improved to 0.50 % as on 31.03.2025as against0.89% as on 31.03.2024, registering an improvement of 39 bpsY-o-Y.
• Provision Coverage Ratio stood at 96.69% as on 31.03.2025.

Dividend

• Dividend @ 3.90% (i.e @ 39 paise per equity share) is proposed for the year 2024-25.

Branch Network

• As on 31.03.2025 Bank hada network of 3302 domestic branches and 2 overseas branches each at Hong Kong and Singaporeand 1 Representative Office in Iran. Out of the total branches, Bank has 2031 (61%) branches in rural & semi-urban areas. Bank has 2522 ATMs and 10653 BC Points making the total number of 16480 touch points as on 31st March 2025.

Mumbai/Chennai, 29 April 2025: TVS Credit Services Limited, one of India’s leading NBFCs, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2025. The Company reported a Total Income of Rs. 1,674 Crore for Q4 FY25, a growth of 10% from Q4 FY24 and Net Profit After Tax of Rs.226 Crore for Q4 FY25, a growth of 53% from Q4 FY24.

FY2025 Performance Highlights:

• AUM at Rs. 26,647 Crore in FY25, a 3% increase compared to FY24.
• Total Income for FY25 was Rs. 6,630 Crore, a 14% growth compared to FY24.
• Profit Before Tax for FY25 was Rs. 1025 Crore, a 35% increase compared to FY24.
• Net Profit After Tax amounted to Rs. 767 Crore for FY25, a 34% increase compared to FY24.

In Q4 FY25, the industry witnessed moderation in the growth of credit following the festive surge in Q3. TVS Credit maintained its strategic focus on building a diversified book, primarily targeting consumer finance and retail segments. The Company took a risk calibrated approach and focused on chosen customer segments particularly in Consumer Loans and Vehicle Finance. During this period, TVS Credit disbursed loans to over 13 lakh new customers, bringing its total customer base to nearly 1.9 crore.

TVS Credit will continue to focus on steady growth by increasing market penetration and share, expanding product offerings and distribution, driving digital transformation, and enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

Navi Mumbai, 29 April 2025 – Fino Payments Bank Limited (NSE: FINOPB | BSE: 543386) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 March 2025. The Bank reported robust growth across its digital, annuity, and deposit verticals, underpinned by platform scalability, sustained customer acquisition, and effective technology optimisation.

Key Highlights

• First Payments Bank to maintain consistent profitability for five consecutive years (Q4 FY’20 – Q4 FY’25)

• FY’25 revenue at ₹1,847 crore, in line with guidance, reflecting 25% YoY growth
• High-margin CMS and CASA products contributed 38% to the revenue in FY’25
• Digital (UPI) transactions volume crossed 288 crore in FY’25 up 80% over FY’24
• Bank clocked over ₹1,260 crore transactions on a daily basis in FY’25 thereby demonstrating a record annual throughput of ₹4.6+ lakh crore, registering 29% YoY growth

Financial Highlights

Segment-wise Highlights

Digital Momentum

• Digital throughput rose 70% YoY to ₹225,482 crore in FY’25
• Contributed 1.62% of national UPI transaction volume in Q4’25
• Digital payments revenue grew 4.2x YoY to ₹390 crore

Customer Ownership

• Customer base reached 1.43 crore, a 30% YoY increase
• 33+ lakh new accounts opened during FY’25. (Over 9,000 accounts opened everyday)
• Average deposits rose 37% YoY to ₹1,849 crore. 
• Strong liability franchise augurs well to mobilise low cost deposits and explore future growth opportunities, including Small Finance Bank transition
• CASA renewal income reached ₹190 crore, up 48% YoY
• ~ 53 lakh customers digitally active in Mar’25 setting base for higher balances and renewal revenue.

CMS (FY’25)

• Client base expanded to 230, a 11% YoY increase

• CMS throughput grew 24% YoY to ₹83,451 crore

Technology Update

• • Invested over ₹ 150 crore+ in FY’25, will continue to invest in superior technology. 
  • Core banking platform (CBS) migration to Finacle is progressing as planned and is expected to be completed by Q1’26 

• UPI: Handled ~1 crore daily transaction volume in Q4’25

Management Commentary

Rishi Gupta, MD & CEO, said:

“FY’25 has been a transformational year for Fino. Our endeavour to position ourselves as a leading digital player is reflected in our growth. Leveraging our technology-enabled network and digital ecosystem has been our mantra for sustainable growth. Our diligent customer centric approach enhances our long-term vision of monetising our customer base. Importantly, our strategic focus on customer ownership, digital-first approach, continuous innovation and exploring value creating avenues is at the core of our commitment to inclusive growth and profitability.”

Ketan Merchant, CFO, added:

“We delivered on our revised guidance of 25% YoY (5% up from earlier guidance of 20%) growth in topline and remain focused on creating long-term shareholder value with discipline and agility. Our sustained performance has made Fino the first payments bank to remain profitable for five consecutive years. Our continued focus on the highly profitable digital segment has delivered exceptional results, with digital now contributing 21% to the total revenue – exceeding our expectations in FY’25.”

Mumbai, 29th April 2025: India’s job market is surging ahead with renewed momentum in 2025, as revealed by Apna’s latest “India at Work – Q1 2025” report. The platform witnessed a record-breaking 1.81 crore job applications, a 30% increase from the previous year, reflecting India’s growing economic optimism and digital hiring boom across sectors.

Women’s participation in the workforce soared, with over 62 lakh applications—a 23% year-on-year jump. Notably, applications from women for enterprise roles doubled, marking a 92% surge. This growth was most pronounced in Tier 2 and 3 cities such as Chandigarh, Indore, and Jamshedpur, driven by flexible work options, gender-inclusive hiring, and expanded opportunities in sectors like BPO, finance, and HR.

Freshers also powered India’s employment engine, contributing over 66 lakh applications—a 46% YoY increase. With companies increasingly recruiting from beyond metro cities, emerging talent hubs like Rajkot, Warangal, and Meerut are now part of the mainstream hiring narrative.

On the supply side, Apna saw 3.1 lakh job postings, up 26% from Q1 2024. SMBs led the charge, posting over 2.1 lakh jobs, including 28,547 roles exclusively for women. Enterprise hiring rose sharply with companies like LIC, Paytm, Delhivery, and Flipkart creating over 1 lakh openings, expanding recruitment beyond metros and tapping into the national talent pool.

Reflecting on India’s evolving workforce, Nirmit Parikh, Founder & CEO of Apna, shared: “When we launched Apna, we weren’t just building a jobs platform — we were building a movement to unlock access for every Indian, regardless of their pin code or past experience. In Q1 2025 too, we witnessed this vision materialize in ways we had always hoped for. From Delhi to Dehradun, Surat to Samastipur, we saw hiring become truly decentralized. Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities contributed over 40% of new users, with many of them showing double-digit growth in job applications. Applications from women for enterprise roles didn’t just rise, they saw a 92% leap. Fresher applications crossed 66 lakh. Enterprises scaled hiring into non-metro regions, and SMBs emerged as the largest job creators — not just in metros, but across 900+ cities. The hiring process itself is evolving too — with AI now matching candidates faster, improving conversion rates, and empowering job seekers to prepare smarter. We’re seeing people find not just any job, but the right job — faster than ever before. In just one quarter, over 1.81 crore job applications were submitted on Apna. That’s not just a statistic — it’s 1.81 crore stories of determination. From Tier 1 metros to the most remote Tier 3 towns, India is not just working — India is winning. And Apna is proud to be enabling that revolution.”

India’s digital transformation continues to gain momentum, particularly in Tier 2 cities, where the demand for advanced tech talent is soaring. In Q1 2025, Apna recorded a remarkable 65.4% increase in job postings for Software/Web Developer roles, alongside a 42.2% rise in fresher applications for these positions compared to the previous year. This surge highlights the growing need for specialized professionals in fields such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, business intelligence, and data-driven operations, as enterprises in these regions expand their digital capabilities.

While traditional tech hubs like Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai maintain their dominance, cities such as Indore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Rajkot, and Warangal are rapidly emerging as key players in the tech hiring landscape. These cities have experienced a 30-50% year-on-year growth in tech job applications, driven by increased access to engineering talent, certifications, and stronger digital infrastructure. The rise of remote-first work models has further enabled these cities to tap into a broader pool of tech professionals.

With India’s digital economy on track to reach $1 trillion by 2030, the shift toward decentralized tech talent hubs is gaining momentum. Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are no longer just participating in India’s tech revolution — they are at the forefront of driving the country’s digital future, fostering innovation, and reshaping the tech hiring landscape for the years to come.

Davangere, April 28, 2025 — Grace Cancer Foundation, a Hyderabad-based non-profit organisation committed to alleviating the burden of cancer through education, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation, and research, in collaboration with Maximus India, a Bangalore-based diversified organisation, launched a major initiative aimed at eradicating cancer.

The effort was marked by a free HPV vaccination and cancer screening camp held at Mayur Global School, Davangere, Karnataka.

At the camp, 350 HPV vaccinations were administered and 200 cancer screenings conducted. The HPV vaccine plays a pivotal role in eradicating or significantly reducing HPV-related cancers, particularly cervical cancer. By preventing infections caused by specific HPV types, the vaccine can avert a large proportion of these cancers.

The program underscored the critical importance of collective action in fighting cancer, with influential voices calling for greater community involvement. This collaborative effort between Grace Cancer Foundation and Maximus India stands as a testament to their shared commitment to public health and cancer prevention. The initiative not only raised awareness but also actively engaged the community in safeguarding their health.

In a press note issued today from Hyderabad, Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Founder of Grace Cancer Foundation, Senior Robotic Surgical Oncologist, and Clinical Director at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, made a heartfelt appeal to the public: “Let’s come together to ensure every girl child gets vaccinated,” mphasising the critical role of vaccination in preventing cervical cancer.

P.N. Lokesh, Deputy Commissioner of Davangere, Government of Karnataka, highlighted the vital role of community participation in the success of health campaigns.

Ms. Praveena Bhimavarapu, Senior Vice President and Country Head of Maximus India, stressed the importance of early intervention: “Early intervention is key in the fight against cancer,” noting that timely vaccination can significantly reduce the risk of cervical cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women globally.

The initiative marks an important step towards the vision of a cancer-free nation, and the collaboration between Grace Cancer Foundation and Maximus India serv.es as a model for future health initiatives.

28 April 2025, Fiji: On Friday the 25 April, world-renowned humanitarian leader, Sri Madhusudan Sai, was conferred Fiji’s highest honour, the ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’, by the President of Fiji His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu. The function was held at the State House of Fiji and attended by dignitaries from Fiji and around the world. The previous recipients of Fiji’s highest honour include the Prime Minister of India Hon. Shri Narendra Modi and the President of India H.E. Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

In accepting his award, Sri Madhusudan Sai stated: “I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive this recognition from His Excellency The President of Fiji. I accept on behalf of our entire global team of the One World One Family mission. Fiji has always held a special place in my heart, it is truly a second home to me. This honour is a testament to the collective efforts of so many who have worked tirelessly to uplift and support communities across the country as well as the entire Pacific region. Through establishment of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital as well as a multitude

of humanitarian efforts in the fields of healthcare, education and nutrition, we remain committed to the betterment of Fijians. It has been an immense pleasure to collaborate closely with the Government of Fiji, the vibrant community of former Fijians abroad and our extensive global network of Foundations. Together, we continue to strive for a more compassionate, inclusive, and healthier Fiji”.

Sri Madhusudan Sai’s influence in Fiji is most notably reflected through the creation of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital, the first state-of-the-art, fully free children’s hospital in the South Pacific. This facility stands as a beacon of hope for thousands of children and their families, offering advanced medical care that is otherwise inaccessible due to financial constraints.

The hospital’s work focuses on providing cutting-edge treatment to children, regardless of their background, and has already saved countless lives. The establishment of this institution represents a monumental leap forward in healthcare for the region, providing a foundation for future generations to thrive.

In addition to the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital, Sri Madhusudan Sai founded the Sai Prema Foundation in Fiji, which has become a leading force for social welfare and humanitarian service across the nation. Through the Foundation, he has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at addressing key areas of need, such as healthcare, education, disaster relief, and food security. Under His guidance, the Sai Prema Foundation has become a critical partner in strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in Fiji, organising mobile medical camps, offering health screenings, providing scholarships, and extending aid during natural disasters.

The Foundation’s work is a testament to Sadguru’s deep love and commitment to the people of Fiji, and it serves as a beacon of compassion and service that embodies the spirit of unity, solidarity, and community. Beyond Fiji, Sri Madhusudan Sai’s humanitarian efforts have spanned across over 80 countries, impacting millions of lives. His ability to reach the farthest corners of the world and provide aid where it is needed most has garnered global recognition. One of the most notable aspects of his work is his commitment to addressing hunger and malnutrition, particularly through his globally

renowned feeding program, where over 10 million children are fed every single day. This program not only addresses immediate nutritional needs but also instils in the communities a sense of empowerment, dignity, and hope for the future.

Sadguru’s contributions to healthcare are equally profound. He has founded more than a dozen hospitals in India and abroad, all of which provide free healthcare to individuals who would otherwise not have access to life-saving treatment. These hospitals are equipped with modern medical facilities, staffed by highly trained professionals, and offer a wide range of specialised services in fields such as cardiology, orthopaedics, neurology, and paediatrics. These institutions have saved thousands of lives and provided relief to communities in urgent need of medical care.

Perhaps one of Sadguru’s most remarkable accomplishments is the establishment of the world’s first free medical college, located in India, which trains the next generation of doctors with a focus on selfless service. This college, where students are given free education, aims to produce compassionate and highly skilled medical professionals who provide free healthcare to underserved populations. By breaking down financial barriers to medical education, Sri Madhusudan Sai is ensuring that the healthcare system remains accessible to all, irrespective of their financial background.

Furthermore, Sadguru’s reach extends to various other humanitarian causes globally. His global network of volunteers provides timely assistance and resources to communities in distress, including food, shelter, and medical aid, thereby offering much-needed relief in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions. His focus on values-based education also includes schools, vocational training programs, and initiatives aimed at empowering young people with the tools they need to build better futures.

Sri Madhusudan Sai’s philosophy is simple yet profound: “Serve others as you would serve yourself.” This guiding principle has shaped his life’s work and has inspired millions of individuals across the world to adopt selfless service as a way of life. His humanitarian initiatives emphasise not only material assistance but also the fostering of spiritual and emotional well-being. His teachings remind all that service to others is the highest form of living, and that true success lies in the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Through his personal example, Sri Madhusudan Sai has demonstrated what it means to live a life of compassion, humility, and service. His tireless efforts to address pressing global challenges, such as poverty, hunger, and lack of access to healthcare and education, have had an immeasurable impact. His work serves as a beacon of hope, inspiring individuals, communities, and nations to come together for the greater good.

More about ‘One World One Family’: The ‘One World One Family’ is a unique humanitarian movement of Sri Madhusudan Sai, a social and spiritual leader, who is treading the road less travelled to reach the unreached, serve the unserved and do the undone in unimaginable ways.

The movement proclaims the survival of the weakest in society to create equitable societies, thus aligning with the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – ‘Leaving no one behind.’ By taking strides across sectors of Nutrition, Education, and Healthcare, the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission has transformed the lives of over 13 million individuals across the world over the last 12 years.

‘Let no child go to school hungry ever’ was the call, and it galvanised into a morning nutrition movement. From feeding just 50 children in the outskirts of Bangalore, the programme has today grown to become India’s largest morning nutrition programme. More than 10 million children receive fresh multinutrient supplement drink every morning, eradicating their hidden hunger through more than 1 billion servings to date.

‘Erase affordability from the equation of education’ was the message which promulgated the expansion of the educational arena into 28 campuses that provide values-based integral education completely free of charge from Grade 6 to Doctoral Studies to over 3,700 students. A one-of-a-kind free medical college was inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi in March 2023. More than 200 students from the rural strata of society are being trained at the medical college to be moulded into capable and compassionate healthcare professionals who will serve in rural areas.

‘Compassion without Commercialisation’ is at the core of the healthcare services provided by the mission as single-speciality services for paediatric cardiac care, mother and child hospitals, multi-speciality services, outreach programmes, and diagnostic and wellness centres for preventive primary care. Over 3 million outpatient consultations and screenings, and 100,000 inpatient treatments including surgeries have been performed thus far. The world’s largest chain of complete free of charge paediatric cardiac hospitals have been set up in India, Fiji and Sri Lanka with the motto ‘Sirf Dil Bina Bill’, healing more than 34,000 little hearts.

Note-worthy Achievements

• India’s largest morning nutrition programme

• India’s one-of-a-kind completely free of charge chain of residential schools

• India’s first completely free of charge University with a self-sustainable model

• World’s first completely free medical college

• World’s largest chain of completely free of charge paediatric cardiac hospitals

A wave of transformation is surging forth continuously creating a ripple effect of gratitude, servitude, and sacrifice in the society through these acts of compassion that gives more and takes nothing.

National, April 28 2025 – Logitech today announces significant progress in eliminating plastic clamshell packaging from its hallmark mice categories, with the transition to paper now nearly complete. The magnitude of this initiative is estimated to remove 660 tons of plastic and reduce 6,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the air, equivalent to eliminating over 37 million single-use plastic water bottles annually. The global transition to paper packaging across tens of millions of products continues across various retailers, with expected completion dates by the end of 2025.

“Shifting away from plastic clamshell packaging marks a significant step toward our goal of completely eliminating single-use plastics from our portfolio. This milestone is about 90% complete and is our largest packaging endeavor to date,” said Delphine Donné, GM of the Personal Workspace Solutions business group at Logitech. “Before this transition, we successfully eliminated 1,800 tons of packaging material by implementing design modifications in other areas across our packaging. Every step forward brings us closer to saying goodbye to single-use plastic.”

A custom study conducted in partnership with GlobeScan’s Healthy & Sustainable Living report identified that 61% of consumers globally say they are interested in choosing recyclable packaging in the coming year. Single-use plastics and mixed-material packaging contribute to significant waste, as well as confusion about recyclability. While Logitech advocates 100% recycling of all materials, current waste management methods across geographical areas fall short. Instead, Logitech is proactively eliminating single-use plastics at the source.

“People increasingly value and actively seek out packaging less harmful to the environment. Using paper instead of single-use plastic enhances the customer experience by making packaging easier to open, visually appealing, and informative,” said Bliss Buter-Thompson, head of packaging at Logitech. “At the same time, we can optimize the weight and size of the package and lower the product carbon footprint – all in alignment with meeting our customers’ needs.”

Nearly 80% of a product’s environmental footprint can be influenced during its design process, impacting material choices and efficiency. As part of its Design for Sustainability initiative, Logitech has implemented packaging solutions that minimize environmental impact, including an FSCTM-certified paper packaging program introduced in 2019 and a Single-Use Plastics Policy introduced in 2021. The company also removed plastic shrink wrap in its Logitech G gaming division, and implemented recyclable materials like paper pulp hang tabs and wood fiber bags for many products.