Wednesday, October 28, 2026

OPPO India Raises The Bar For Premium Flagship Smartphones With The All-New OPPO Find X10 Series

* Redefines flagship imaging with an industry-first Triple 200MP Camera System co-developed with Hasselblad, all-new ColorOS 17 backed by 8000mAh segment’s biggest battery

* India’s first 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro debuts on the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max, redefining flagship performance

* Elevates its premium flagship connected ecosystem with launch of OPPO Enco X4 powered by Dynaudio and the category defining Pad Mini, bringing together a seamless experience for users in India to capture, create and share

* The OPPO Find X10 Series will be available in India starting at INR 1,39,999

OPPO India launched the all-new OPPO Find X10 Series, comprising OPPO Find X10 and OPPO Find X10 Pro Max, marking the 10th generation of its innovative and premium flagship OPPO Find X Series. Built to set a new benchmark for the premium smartphone experience, the Find X10 Series brings together breakthrough true-to-life imaging, uncompromising performance, exceptional battery endurance and refined design. All this, along with the new ColorOS 17, aiding superior and smooth user software experience. OPPO also expanded its flagship connected ecosystem with the OPPO Enco X4 and OPPO Pad Mini, so that users can capture, create and share in one flow. Together, the flagship portfolio elevates everyday experience, so every shot, edit and share feels authentic and true to the moment.

At the heart of the OPPO Find X10 Series is a camera system designed to deliver images closer to how they are seen in real life. The OPPO Find X10 features a Dual 200MP Camera System, while the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max introduces the revolutionary Triple 200MP Camera System, bringing 200MP resolution across all three rear cameras. Co-developed with Hasselblad, it is paired with the new LUMO True Image Engine and Second-Generation True Colour Camera for natural colours, tones and details, while LUMO Color Palette lets users build a personal style on top of that natural starting point. Video gets cinema-grade tools, including 4K Cine-Grade HDR Video, Dolby Vision and Open Gate Capture.

The all-new ColorOS 17 brings AI Mind Pilot with Agent Mode, which can work with photos and files on the device to complete multi-step tasks. The series is backed by up to an 8000mAh battery, the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro on the Find X10 Pro Max, and a new Borderless Design.

Complementing the OPPO Find X10 Series is the OPPO Pad Mini, the brand's first compact 8.8-inch tablet, combining flagship performance with AI-powered productivity in an ultra-portable design, and the OPPO Enco X4, featuring a premium audio experience co-developed with Dynaudio for exceptional sound quality. Together, these devices extend OPPO's flagship experience beyond smartphones, enabling seamless connectivity, productivity, creativity and entertainment across everyday moments.

Commenting on the launch, Goldee Patnaik, Head of Communications, OPPO India, said, “For ten generations, the OPPO Find X Series has pushed the boundaries of smartphone innovation. With the OPPO Find X10 Series, we are solving what creators struggle with most: pictures that drift from what the eyes see, results that change with the light, and AI that adds steps instead of removing them. The Pad Mini brings a new form factor from OPPO, compact and creator-friendly, and with the Enco X4, it completes a connected ecosystem that lets users capture, create and share in one flow.”

A new benchmark for mobile imaging

Developed in collaboration with Hasselblad, the OPPO Find X10 Series brings together high-resolution camera hardware and OPPO’s latest computational photography technology. The LUMO True Image Engine is designed to retain natural colours, tonal depth and finer details, helping images stay faithful to the original scene rather than appearing overly processed.

The True Colour Camera captures additional colour information from the surrounding environment to improve colour reproduction in different lighting conditions. The imaging system also draws on Hasselblad’s approach to tonal rendering, preserving the relationship between highlights and shadows to deliver more natural-looking portraits and scenes.

On the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max, the 200MP Ultra-Wide Camera features a 1/1.56-inch sensor and a 124-degree field of view. Its 200MP Ultra HDR Main Camera uses a 1/1.28-inch ISOCELL HPC sensor co-developed by OPPO and Samsung, with DeepPix technology designed to improve HDR performance. The 200MP Telephoto Camera combines an f/2.1 aperture with a 10cm minimum focusing distance, supporting both telephoto photography and close-up shots.

The OPPO Find X10 Series also introduces 26MP default capture across supported focal lengths, from ultra-wide through 9.9x zoom, balancing image detail with manageable file sizes. Users can switch to Hasselblad Hi-Res Mode for 50MP or 200MP captures on supported cameras. The OPPO Hasselblad Teleconverter, compatible with both models, adds 3.28x optical magnification to the telephoto camera for subjects at greater distances.

More control for video creators

Video capabilities receive a significant upgrade across the series. The OPPO Find X10 supports 4K 60fps recording across all rear cameras, with its 200MP main and telephoto cameras also supporting 4K 120fps and 8K 30fps recording. On the Find X10 Pro Max, all three 200MP rear cameras support 4K 60fps, 4K 120fps and 8K 30fps recording.

On OPPO Find X10 Pro Max, DeepPix technology on the 200MP main camera enables up to 17 stops of dynamic range, preserving more information across highlights and shadows in demanding scenes. Whether shooting a backlit portrait, illuminated signs in a city nightscape or fireworks against a dark sky, creators can retain more detail across both the brightest and darkest parts of the frame.

The series also supports Dolby Vision, ACES-certified O-Log2 and Open Gate Capture, giving creators greater flexibility when recording and editing footage.

A considered design, built for everyday use

The OPPO Find X10 Series continues the Find X family’s understated design approach with an all-new Borderless Design. One-Piece Sculpted Glass flows into the camera module, creating a more cohesive finish and softening the appearance of the camera bump.

The OPPO Find X10 will be available in Glacier Blue, Glow Coral and Mist Grey, while the Find X10 Pro Max will come in Titanium Grey and Luna White. The Luna White finish draws inspiration from classic cameras, pairing a silver LUMO Camera Island with Hasselblad’s signature matte orange accent ring and a distinctive two-tone finish.

Both smartphones feature slim, symmetrical display bezels and are designed to balance a premium look with everyday usability. The OPPO Find X10 features a 6.59-inch display, while the Find X10 Pro Max offers a larger 6.78-inch screen. Both support an adaptive refresh rate of up to 144Hz, peak brightness of 3,600 nits and Dolby Vision. For viewing in low-light conditions, the displays can dim to 1 nit and support up to 3,840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.

OPPO Find X10 and OPPO Find X10 Pro Max are also among the first smartphones to support the BT.2020 color gamut. Compared with DCI-P3, BT.2020 covers around 40% more color space and is widely used in professional film production.

The series also offers IP66, IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance under specified test conditions, along with SGS Five-Star Drop Resistance Certification.

Battery and performance for demanding days

Both models feature up to an 8000mAh OPPO Silicon-Carbon Battery technology, designed to deliver extended battery life without compromising the overall flagship experience. The series supports 80W SUPERVOOC wired charging and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging, offering users flexible options to power up between tasks.

Under the hood, the Find X10 is powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Find X10 Pro Max runs on the flagship 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. Both devices use advanced vapour chamber cooling to help manage heat during intensive tasks, supporting performance across photography, gaming, AI features and multitasking.

ColorOS 17 brings a smoother, more intelligent experience

The Find X10 Series debuts ColorOS 17, bringing a refreshed interface and system-level AI features designed to make everyday interactions more intuitive. Its Living Flow Design introduces softer visual effects, fluid transitions and more responsive touch feedback, while the Luminous Rendering Engine and Laminar Flow Engine work to improve system responsiveness and resource management.

ColorOS 17 also introduces AI Mind Pilot with Agent Mode, which can work with photos and files stored on the device, search across information and help carry out multi-step tasks. AI Photo Agent makes editing more accessible through suggested adjustments, natural-language instructions and Style Match, which applies the look and feel of a reference image to a user’s photo. Through OPPO’s collaboration with Manus, AI Mind Pilot with Agent Mode combines Manus’ agentic capabilities with ColorOS 17’s system-level integration.

Privacy and security remain central to the software experience. AI Call Guard uses on-device AI to detect potential fraud indicators during calls, while OPPO’s Private Computing Cloud uses end-to-end encryption and post-quantum security capabilities for cloud-based AI processing.

OPPO Pad Mini: Mini Size, Bold Ideas, Flagship Experience

Strengthening its connected ecosystem, OPPO introduced the OPPO Pad Mini, its first compact 8.8-inch tablet, combining flagship performance and AI-powered productivity in an ultra-portable form factor. Weighing just 282g and measuring only 5.46mm in thickness, the Pad Mini features a stunning 2.5K OLED display with a 92.5% screen-to-body ratio, up to 144Hz refresh rate and 1,600 nits peak brightness, delivering vibrant, fluid visuals. Its nano-texture matte display minimises glare even under bright outdoor conditions, while a minimum brightness of just 2 nits and TÜV Rheinland eye-comfort certification ensure comfortable viewing across lighting environments. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, it enables seamless multitasking, gaming and content creation, while its 8,000mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging delivers up to four hours of video playback with just a 10-minute charge. The Pad Mini offers seamless cross-ecosystem connectivity with iOS, Android and Windows, enabling effortless file transfers, communication sharing, screen collaboration and cross-device workflows through O+ Connect.

Complementing the Pad Mini is the smart OPPO Pencil 3 Pro, offering a natural, paper-like writing and sketching experience with ultra-low latency. Features such as AI smart Circle, Screen-Off Quick Notes, Doodle to Art etc, make it easier to capture ideas and bring creativity to life.

OPPO Enco X4: Premium Sound, Co-Created with Dynaudio

Expanding its premium audio portfolio, OPPO unveiled the OPPO Enco X4, bringing Dynaudio's renowned acoustic expertise to a more personal listening experience. Featuring a fourth-generation coaxial dual-driver system co-developed with Dynaudio, the earbuds combine an 11mm dynamic woofer and a 6mm planar tweeter, supported by an independent dual-DAC architecture to deliver deep, controlled bass, natural vocals and exceptional sound clarity. With LHDC Lossless audio transmission, five Dynaudio Master Tuning presets and immersive spatial audio, the Enco X4 offers a rich, high-fidelity listening experience tailored to individual preferences. Beyond sound quality, it features advanced adaptive active noise cancellation which recognises different environments and intelligently adjusts noise cancellation, along with redesigned, low-strain noise-isolating ear tips for enhanced comfort.

Its suite of intelligent features includes AI-powered real-time translation across 24 languages, hands-free access to Google Gemini, AI Clear Call for clearer conversations, Conversation Awareness that automatically adjusts music playback when users speak, wellness features such as neck health monitoring and sleep tracking, and Dolby technology powered Clear Audio Recording that transforms the earbuds into external microphones. With dual-device connectivity across Android, iOS and Windows, intuitive earbud controls, up to 53 hours of total battery life and an IP55 dust and water resistance rating for the earbuds, the Enco X4 is designed for seamless everyday experiences. Available in Aurora Violet and Glacier White, it further strengthens OPPO's vision of delivering intelligent, premium experiences across its connected ecosystem.

OPPO Powerbank: Slim to carry, Ready to charge

Further expanding its ecosystem portfolio, OPPO also introduced the OPPO 22.5W 10,000mAh Power Bank with Built-in Cable, designed for convenient charging on the go. Featuring a slim 15.9mm profile and lightweight 185g design, it supports 22.5W fast charging and can charge up to three devices simultaneously. Built with UL94 V-0 flame-retardant material and drop-tested by OPPO, it combines portability, convenience and durability for everyday use.

Price and Availability

The OPPO Find X10 Series will be available in India starting at INR 1,39,999 for the Find X10 (12GB + 256GB), while the 12GB + 512GB variant will be priced at INR 1,69,999. The flagship OPPO Find X10 Pro Max (12GB + 512GB) will be available at INR 1,99,999. OPPO will also introduce the Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit at INR 24,999

Expanding its premium ecosystem portfolio, the OPPO Pad Mini (8GB + 256GB) at INR 94,999, the OPPO Enco X4 at INR 19,999, and the 10,000mAh OPPO Power Bank at INR 2,199.

Offers and benefits

· Easy EMI options: Consumers can purchase the OPPO Find X10 Series with an easy EMI starting at just INR 4,667 per month.

· Cashback and exchange benefits: Customers can avail cashback and exchange benefits of up to INR 38,000.

· Complimentary premium gift box: Buyers can receive a premium gift box worth INR 8,998, including the OPPO Enco Air 5 Pro and an additional gift of a power bank or phone case, subject to stock availability and applicable channel terms.

· Bundle offer on OPPO Enco X4: Customers can avail a INR 1,000 discount on the OPPO Enco X4 under the bundle offer, valid from 13 October to 11 November.

· Zero down payment: Eligible buyers can benefit from zero down payment for up to 30 month

· Bank Cards Cashback: Instant cashback of up to 15%, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

· Additional exchange bonus: Customers can receive an exchange bonus of up to INR 8,000, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.

· Extended device protection: The promotional artwork also highlights OPPO Care Plan benefits, including extended warranty, screen damage protection, accidental and liquid damage protection, and a 180-day hardware defect replacement benefit. Specific eligibility and coverage terms apply.

· Additional ecosystem benefits: Buyers can also access a Jio 12-month Canva Pro subscription benefit and a Google AI Pro offer, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria and terms.

About OPPO

Founded in 2014, OPPO Mobiles India Pvt Ltd (OPPO India) is a leading technology company in India, renowned for its innovative and diverse portfolio, including the Find, Reno, F, K and A series smartphones, as well as IoT devices. The company is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.

OPPO has been at the forefront of technological innovation, particularly in imaging technology, device durability and battery health optimisation. Guided by the philosophy ‘Make Your Moment’, OPPO empowers users to create and embrace the beauty of life through advanced technology, fostering freedom and fulfilment in everyday experiences.

Spanning over 110 acres, the company operates one of India’s largest mobile manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. With multiple production lines, assembly stations and testing stations, the plant is capable of dispatching hundreds of micro parts to produce approximately 200 smartphones in under 10 minutes. As a socially responsible organisation, OPPO India actively engages in initiatives focused on skill development and e-waste awareness among the country’s youth.

About OPPO India

Founded in 2014, OPPO Mobiles India Pvt Ltd (OPPO India) is a leading technology company in India, renowned for its innovative and diverse portfolio, including the Find, Reno, F, K, and A series smartphones, as well as IoT devices. The company is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. OPPO has been at the forefront of technological innovation, particularly in imaging technology, device durability, and battery health optimisation. Guided by the philosophy 'Make Your Moment', OPPO empowers users to create and embrace the beauty of life through advanced technology, fostering freedom and fulfilment in everyday experiences. Spanning over 110 acres, the company operates one of India's largest mobile manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. With multiple production lines, assembly stations and testing stations, the plant is capable of dispatching hundreds of micro parts to produce approximately 200 smartphones in under 10 minutes. As a socially responsible organization, OPPO India actively engages in initiatives focused on skill development and e-waste awareness among the country's youth. 

Two Indian Artists Selected For The Raza–Students’ Biennale Scholarship 2026 In Beaux-Arts De Marseille

* Scholarship supported by the French Institute in India, Raza Foundation and Kochi Biennale Foundation to foster artistic mobility and strengthen India-France cultural exchange

The Raza–Students’ Biennale Scholarship is an academic and artistic mobility programme for emerging Indian artists selected from the Students’ Biennale, an educational initiative of the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF). The programme is supported by the French Institute in India (IFI), the Raza Foundation and the Kochi Biennale Foundation.

Through the scholarship, selected artists spend a semester at Beaux-Arts de Marseille, where they can develop their practices in a French art school and engage with a new cultural and artistic environment.

IFI and the Raza Foundation jointly support the students’ travel, accommodation and living expenses. IFI also covers two months of online French-language classes before departure.

For the 2026 edition, Rutuja Sonawane and Mohammad Riyaz have been selected from among the 183 participants in the 2025–26 Students’ Biennale. Their semester in Marseille will run from 21 September 2026 to 29 January 2027.

Following a two-month selection process, the recipients were chosen by a jury comprising Shaleen Wadhwana, an independent arts educator, researcher and curator; Umah Jacob, Director of External Relations & Outreach at India Art Fair; Rajyashri Goody, an artist based in Goa whose practice examines caste, Dalit resistance and food and water politics; and Osheen Siva, a multidisciplinary artist from Thiruvannamalai based in Goa.

This is the result of a two-phase exchange programme; two students from Les Beaux Arts de Marseille, Kaki Weiss and Nina Durel, participated in a two-week residency in Kochi, from 1 to 15 December 2025. During this period, they created an original work as part of the Biennale, for which they both received a grant from KBF. Their work then has been exhibited at the 6th edition of the Student Biennale that was held from 12 December 2025 to 31 march 2026.

This two-phase exchange programme aimed at encouraging mobility and exchanges between France and India.

The laureates

Rutuja Sonawane

Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Presented at the 2025–26 Students’ Biennale, at VKL Warehouse in Mattancherry, Kochi, Rutuja’s installation People’s Orchestra traces the evolution of Swar Samrat, a brass band established nearly 50 years ago by her father, Bhagwan Sonawane in Satana, Maharashtra. Rooted in Ambedkarite thought, the band’s original compositions address education, equality and empowerment. Through the installation, she examines this musical and political legacy and the perseverance that sustained the ensemble’s development from a handcart to a large public procession.

More broadly, Rutuja’s practice explores how sound, memory and lived experience can be translated into visual forms. Through painting, portraiture, installation and found objects, she works with old musical instruments, leather, textiles and other materials connected to the band. These objects carry memories of her family, the band members and the larger community. She is interested in how these materials can become an archive of a history that is often not represented in mainstream narratives. Her work therefore looks at the relationship between music, caste, memory, identity and the ways communities preserve their histories.

Rutuja shares what the exchange opportunity means to her: “It is an opportunity to step outside the environment in which my practice has developed and encounter different ways of thinking about art, research and artistic education. At this stage of my practice, I would like to explore how sound, music, archives and collective memory can be translated into contemporary visual and spatial forms. I am especially interested in learning through interaction with artists, students and teachers, and understanding how different perspectives can influence my way of working. I would like to experiment with new materials and forms of installation, while also developing my research around my father’s journey and the wider history of the community connected to the band.”

Mohammad Riyaz

MFA Painting, Government Institute of Fine Arts, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Riyaz’s contribution to the collaborative project Inheritance of the Hand, which was on view at Arthshila Kochi, created with artist Aman Kumar Bavariya, brings traditional craft techniques into dialogue with contemporary painting. Both artists work with manjarpat, a raw muslin associated with India’s colonial history and with histories of resistance, labour and economic control.

In his individual practice, Riyaz uses tailoring and textile construction, stitching painted muslin to examine the precarious lives of farmers in India. His layered surfaces and reconfigured garments reflect on land struggles, dignity and the burdens carried by rural communities.

“Growing up on my family's farm, witnessing the lives, struggles and everyday experiences of Indian middle-class farmers has profoundly shaped my artistic practice. Through my work, I want to further explore textiles, painting, mixed media and installation art. Textiles hold a special place in my work, as I learn to sew alongside my mother as a child. In Les Beaux-Arts de Marseille, I am particularly interested in pursuing in-depth research into textile-based practices combining with installation to better express my personal memories and experiences. In addition, I would like to further develop the presentation of my artworks, finding new ways to communicate my ideas, research and artistic process in a more engaging and meaningful way, while creating a stronger dialogue with audiences”, also expresses Mohammad Riyaz about his expectations on this unique opportunity.

Grégor Trumel, Director of the French Institute in India highlights: “This scholarship builds on our enduring collaboration with the Kochi Biennale Foundation in order to foster sustainable mobilities, at every stage of the artist’s career, the same way we have welcomed artists in residency over the past two Biennale’s editions (cf. Villa Swagatam). By enabling today young graduates Rutuja Sonawane and Mohammad Riyaz to further their training in France - following in the footsteps of the eminent artist S.H. Raza - we continue to nurture meaningful and rooted artistic dialogue between our two countries, in order to build a new generation of cultural Passeurs.”

The scholarship builds on the history of artistic exchange between India and France and on the legacy of S.H. Raza. In 1950, Raza travelled to France on a French Government scholarship to study at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. France remained central to his artistic journey; he later established a studio in Gorbio, where he lived and worked for nearly 20 years.

By creating concrete opportunities for artistic mobility and education this scholarship aims at supporting a new generation of Indian artists to engage with in France. During their semester in Marseille, the laureates will expand their professional networks and encounter new approaches to artistic practice and research.

Ashok Vajpeyi, Managing and Life Trustee of the Raza Foundation expresses “The Raza Foundation is happy to join the French Institute in India and Kochi Biennale Foundation to support the Raza Students’ Biennale Scholarship enabling the visit and stay of two bright Indian students for a semester in Beaux-Arts de Marseille. Raza went in Paris to study art in 1950 and remained there for sixty years. He landed in France by boat at Marseille and built a summer house-cum-studio in Gorbio, a village close to Menton.”

Amit Kalyani Takes Charge As Chairman Of Kalyani Steels; To Lead The Company Into Its Next Phase Of Growth

Amit Kalyani Appointed Chairman of Kalyani Steels Ltd. · Business Upturn
* Leadership transition positions Kalyani Steels for growth in green steel, advanced materials and global markets –

Kalyani Steels Limited, a leading producer of engineering-grade special steels and part of the Kalyani Group, today announced the appointment of Mr. Amit Kalyani as Chairman of the Board, effective close of business hours on October 28, 2026, in a planned leadership transition from Dr. Babasaheb Kalyani, who has chaired the Company since its incorporation.

“Kalyani Steels was built to meet the most exacting standards from day one, and that culture of precision is our greatest strength,” said Amit Kalyani, Chairman (Designate), Kalyani Steels Ltd. “As India’s manufacturing ambitions demand materials that are greener, smarter and world-class, we will accelerate our journey in green steel, advanced materials and digitalised operations, deepen our presence in strategic sectors and global markets, and set new benchmarks for the Indian steel industry.”

“Institutions endure when leadership evolves with the times,” said Dr. Babasaheb Kalyani. “Amit’s active engagement has made a significant impact on the Company’s growth strategy, and I am confident that under his leadership Kalyani Steels will build on its foundations and set new benchmarks for the industry.”

Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd., has been closely associated with the Kalyani Group’s businesses for over 25 years and has led the Group’s expansion into aerospace, defence, electric mobility and advanced materials. Over several years, he has worked closely with Mr. R. K. Goyal, Managing Director, Kalyani Steels, to shape and drive the Company’s growth strategy. He takes the helm of a company that has grown from a captive supplier to Bharat Forge into a respected producer serving automotive, industrial and strategic sectors in India and global markets, with Total Income rising from Rs. 19.2 crore in 1984 to Rs. 1,902 crore in FY 2025-26.

Dr. Kalyani will continue to offer his counsel to the Board, reinforcing the Group’s vision of Nation Building through manufacturing excellence.

About Kalyani Steels

Kalyani Steels Limited, part of the Pune-based Kalyani Group, is a leading manufacturer of forging and engineering-quality carbon and alloy steels. Established in 1973, the company produces rolled products, as-cast blooms and rounds, pig iron and foundry coke. Kalyani Steel’s products serve demanding applications for the automotive industry, diesel engines, bearings, wind turbines, oil & gas, seamless tubes, aluminium smelting and railways. For more information, visit www.kalyanisteels.com

About Kalyani Group

The Kalyani Group is a Pune-based diversified industrial group led by Dr. Babasaheb N. Kalyani and Mr. Amit Kalyani. Founded in 1966, the Group has grown from its flagship, Bharat Forge Limited, into a multinational enterprise. Its businesses span automotive components, engineering steel, aerospace, defence, electric mobility, rail, renewable energy, urban infrastructure and specialty chemicals.  

Akaash Wins Back-To-Back Big Sporting Titles In Bengaluru

* Wins at 2nd Karnataka State Ranking Tenpin Bowling Tournament

Akaash Ashok Kumar continued his impressive run on the lanes, winning his second consecutive title at the 2nd Karnataka State Ranking Tenpin Bowling Tournament, which concluded at Amoeba Bowling Center, Cosmopolitan Club, Jayanagar, Bengaluru.

The top-seeded Akaash produced a commanding performance in the final, defeating third seed Antony R by 67 pins, with a two-game cumulative score of 406–339 to secure the Title.

Akaash set the tone early in the title clash, rolling a strong 205 in the opening game against Antony’s 160 to establish a crucial 45-pin advantage. He maintained his consistency in the second game, scoring 201 pins, while Antony managed 179. Akaash’s sustained scoring and composure under pressure ensured a convincing victory and a successful defence of his Title.

Earlier, In the first knockout match, top seed Akaash outplayed fourth seed Sathish A V by 105 pins, winning 417–312. In the second knockout match, third seed Antony R defeated fourth seed Vijay Punjabi by 50 pins, recording a 326–276 victory to book his place in the final.

Special Prizes:

- Highest Average in 6 game blocks: Akaash Ashok Kumar (192.90)

- Highest Average in 18 games: Akaash Ashok Kumar (185.00)

- Max. number of scores above 225: Allen Richards (2)

Highest Average in 12 games (Women): Preemal J (161.67)

Leaderboard:

• Akaash Ashok Kumar (Winner)

• Antony R (Runner-up)

• Sathish A V – 3rd position

• Vijay Punjabi – 4th position.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation Today Announced The LYTIA 720

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation today announced the LYTIA 720 – IT Voice
* Delivering top-tier technology homed in the LYTIA high-end series

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the upcoming release of the LYTIA 720, an approximately 50-effective megapixel*1 image sensor for mobile applications that delivers industry-leading*2 low-light performance and supports 4K 60 fps HDR video recording.

Designed for use on the main camera of mobile devices, the new sensor inherits technologies developed for Sony’s LYTIA high-end series. Sony’s proprietary low-noise circuit technology reduces random noise in dark environments by approximately 50% compared to a conventional product*3 while achieving a dynamic range of 100 dB through HDR compositing technology. This contributes to high-quality still images and videos in dark environments, high-contrast scenes, and a wide range of other shooting conditions. By optimizing AD conversion circuits, the new sensor supports 4K 60 fps video recording with all-pixel autofocus while HDR is enabled.

The new sensor offers high imaging performance in a 1/1.56-type size, which is being widely adopted in the smartphone market. Sony aims to deliver high-quality imaging experiences to more users.

*1 Based on the image sensor effective pixel specification method.

*2 Among CMOS image sensors for mobile applications. According to Sony’s research (as of the announcement on October 28, 2026).

*3 Compared with LYTIA 700, a 1/1.56-type approximately 50-effective megapixel CMOS image sensor.

Key Features

· Proprietary UHCG circuit technology delivers industry-leading*2 low-light performance
Ultra High Conversion Gain (UHCG) circuit technology that achieves high charge-to-voltage conversion efficiency suppresses image grain caused by noise in dark environments. It also reduces random noise by approximately 50% compared to a conventional product,*3 delivering the industry-leading*2 low-light performance and high-quality imaging with reduced noise in dark scenes.

· Optimized AD conversion circuits enable 4K 60 fps HDR video recording with all-pixel autofocus
The optimized circuit design reduces the time required for AD conversion, enabling 4K 60 fps HDR video recording with all-pixel autofocus while lowering sensor power consumption. This is the first 1/1.56-type LYTIA product with a 1.0 μm pixel size to support this feature. Additionally, using single-frame HDR technology for 4K 60 fps HDR video recording suppresses motion artifacts while maintaining sufficient exposure time for low-noise imaging. 

· Hybrid Frame-HDR technology delivers a 100 dB dynamic range
Hybrid Frame-HDR (HF-HDR) is an HDR technology that combines Dual Conversion Gain-HDR (DCG-HDR) with frames recorded at short exposures. DCG-HDR imaging data, which covers low- to medium-brightness ranges with a single exposure, is merged with high-brightness range imaging data that was obtained through a short exposure in post-processing thereby expanding the dynamic range. HF-HDR technology, combined with UHCG circuit technology, delivers a dynamic range of 100 dB. This enables imaging that more closely resembles what the human eye perceives, with reduced loss of detail in shadows and highlight blowouts even in high-contrast scenes.

Key Specifications

Model name

LYTIA 720

Image size

1/1.56-type (10.24 mm diagonal)

Effective pixels

Approx. 50 megapixels

Unit cell size

1.0 μm × 1.0 μm (H × V)

Color filter

Quad Bayer Coding

Frame rate (with all-pixel autofocus)

50 Megapixels (4:3)

30 fps

12.5 Megapixels (4:3)

90 fps

30 fps (DCG-HDR)

4K2K (16:9)

120 fps

60 fps (DCG-HDR)

Power supply

Analog

2.8 v/1.8 v

Digital

1.1 v

Interface

1.8 v or 1.2 v

Output interface

MIPI C-PHY 2/3 trio, Max. 4.5 Gsps/trio

MIPI D-PHY 2/4 lane, Max. 2.5 Gbps/lane

 

About Sony India Pvt. Ltd.

Sony India Private Limited (Sony India), a private limited company with its ultimate holding company as Sony Group Corporation, Japan, has established itself as a premium brand in various product categories including television, digital imaging, personal audio, home entertainment, gaming, car audio, and professional solutions. The company places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and maintains high standards in sales and services. Sony also prioritizes environmental sustainability, aiming to achieve a zero environmental footprint throughout the lifecycle of its products and business activities to contribute to a healthier and enriched life for all of humanity and future generations.

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) Delivers Strong Topline Growth In Q2FY27

* Income from Operations at ₹ 1,152 crore, up 15.8% y-o-y and 17.1% q-o-q

* Reported Highest Ever Quarterly Sales Volumes of 10.0 million cases

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), one of the leading spirits companies in India, has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026.

Snapshot of Consolidated Financial Results:

Performance Highlights of the Quarter Q2FY27:

Income from Operations at ₹ 1,152 crore, up 15.8% on y-o-y basis and up 17.1% on q-o-q. Reported highest-ever quarterly sales volumes of 10.0 million cases in Q2FY27 driven by growth across all 4 millionaire brands on q-o-q basis

EBITDA at ₹ 143 crore, up 10.0% on y-o-y basis and 19.2% on q-o-q basis. Continued investments in the newly established super-premium to luxury portfolio and revamping of core brands, supporting the Company’s premiumization-led growth agenda

PAT at ₹ 69 crore, up 9.7% on y-o-y basis and 52.0% on q-o-q basis

Excluding the ₹29 crore impact of global supply chain disruptions, like-to-like (LTL) EBITDA would have been ₹172 crore (higher by 32.3% on y-o-y basis), LTL EBITDA margin 14.9% (up 186 bps on y-o-y basis) and LTL PAT of ₹91 crore (higher by 44.3% on y-o-y basis) in Q2FY27

Commenting on the results, Amar Sinha, Managing Director of ABD, stated, “Q2FY27 marked an important milestone for ABD, with quarterly volumes crossing 10 million cases for the first time, supported by growth across segments. Also, we continued to invest in expanding our super-premium and luxury portfolio, including brand-building and distribution initiatives. The recent commissioning of our capacity-expansion projects has further strengthened our manufacturing capabilities and is expected to improve supply-chain efficiency and margin accretion. With the festive season ahead, we expect the topline growth momentum to continue. We remain focused on driving operational efficiencies and the disciplined execution of our capex programme, while closely monitoring inflationary trends.”

Performance Review for Q2FY27 and Recent Developments:

Growth across the Portfolio and Regions

Delivered 10.0 million cases in Q2FY27, compared to 9.0 million cases in Q2FY26, reflecting overall volume growth of 11.1%, with growth across Mass Premium & Others and Prestige & Above (P&A) categories.

This strong volume growth momentum has been visible through H1FY27, during which we achieved record monthly sales on three occasions, culminating in our highest-ever monthly volume of over 3.5 million cases in September 2026.

Premiumization momentum continued, with the P&A value segment salience at 58% in H1FY27, compared to 56% in H1FY26 while P&A volume salience is 46% in H1FY27, compared to 47% in H1FY26.

Growth across key domestic and international markets driven by millionaire brands.

ICONiQ White has been to be the world’s fastest-growing Millionaire Whisky Brand across three consecutive calendar years—2023, 2024 and 2025. Volumes reached 3.2 million cases in Q2FY27, up 20.6% from 2.6 million cases in Q2FY26, with average monthly volumes continuing to exceed 1 million cases.

Premium Whisky Portfolio: Launch of The Indian Edit

Launched in September 2026, The Indian Edit strengthens ABD’s premium whisky portfolio, blending Indian malt and grain spirits with fine Scotch malts and featuring packaging inspired by Indian heritage.

Available in Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Tripura, Rajasthan and Goa, with further expansion to other markets, the brand has received an encouraging response from trade partners and consumers.

Offered in 180 ml, 500 ml and 750 ml SKUs, the 750 ml pack is priced at ₹1,550 in Maharashtra.

Officer’s Choice Blue: Refreshed Identity with Premium Packaging

Officer’s Choice Blue unveiled a refreshed identity and premium packaging, featuring a sleeker bottle, a transparent label with matte gold foiling and an embossed “Trusted Since 1988” marker, celebrating its legacy while retaining its promise of quality and consistency.

Rolled out from September 2026 across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana and West Bengal, the refreshed packaging has received an encouraging customer response, with more markets to follow in phases.

Commissioning of Bottling Unit in Moradabad: Strengthening Manufacturing Presence in Uttar Pradesh

In October 2026, ABD commenced commercial operations at its bottling facility in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, with an initial capacity of 6 million cases per annum. The facility was part of the assets acquired in January 2026 for ~ ₹70 crore and was subsequently upgraded with an investment of ~ ₹40 crore.

The facility strengthens ABD’s in-house bottling capabilities in one of its key markets and is expected to improve service efficiency while delivering cost benefits through increased in-house bottling and savings on franchise fees.

Commissioning of Malt Distillery in Rangapur: Strengthening Captive Malt Capabilities

In October 2026, ABD commissioned its captive malt distillery at Rangapur, Telangana, with an investment of ~ ₹75 crore and an annual capacity of ~ 4.0 million bulk litres. The facility is integrated with ABD’s existing manufacturing complex, which also houses an ENA distillery, an IMFL bottling unit and a PET bottle manufacturing plant.

The distillery is expected to support the captive malt requirements of ABD’s growing P&A portfolio, reduce dependence on external sourcing and support the development of its future single malt whisky portfolio.

International Markets: Expanding Presence across Geographies

1st International manufacturing facility: In August 2026, ABD announced its first overseas local production arrangement for Officer’s Choice Blue in Malaysia through an asset-light co-bottling model with an established local partner. The initiative marks an important step in ABD’s expansion in Southeast Asia, enabling faster market entry with limited capital deployment while maintaining oversight of product quality and brand standards.

Continued Expansion: ABD expanded its international footprint to 42 countries in Q2FY27, compared to 36 countries in Q4FY26. During H1FY27, it has expanded in European and African markets and in Australia.

ABD Maestro’s super-premium and luxury portfolio continued to expand internationally and is now present in Australia, Canada, Ivory Coast, New Zealand, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and the UAE.

Key Awards and Recognitions: Spiritz Conclave & Achievers’ Awards 2026

ABD Maestro Private Limited was named ‘Company of the Year 2026 (Domestic)’ and received Gold, recognising the strength of its super-premium and luxury spirits portfolio.

RANGEELA Contemporary Indian Vodka won the competition’s most coveted ‘Grand Gold’ Medal in the blind tasting category. YELLO Designer Whisky and AODH Irish Whiskey each received Gold, while ZOYA Premium Mixed Berries Gin received Silver.

RANGEELA Contemporary Indian Vodka received Gold under ‘Product Launch 2026 – Vodka’, while AODH Irish Whiskey shared the Gold under ‘Product Launch 2026 – Whisky Premium’.

These honours highlight ABD Maestro’s strong performance across categories and its commitment to building a super-premium and luxury spirits portfolio.

About Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (www.abdindia.com)

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) is one of India’s leading spirits companies and the country’s largest spirits exporter by volume, with a presence in 42 international markets. The Company operates across whisky, brandy, rum, vodka and gin. Its portfolio is anchored by "millionaire" brands, including the flagship Officer’s Choice, which remains among the largest-selling whiskies globally. This is complemented by Sterling Reserve and the rapidly scaling ICONiQ White, which has been the world’s fastest-growing millionaire whisky brand for 3 consecutive calendar years – CY2023, CY2024 and CY2025. As part of its premiumisation journey, ABD has expanded into the super-premium and luxury segments through its subsidiary- ABD Maestro Pvt Ltd. The company maintains a robust manufacturing footprint of 41 units including 10 owned bottling facilities, 2 owned ENA and 1 malt distilleries, 1 owned PET bottle plant and 27 non-owned manufacturing units (including 1 in Malaysia), supported by a pan-India distribution network that ensures scale and supply chain flexibility.

EDII Trains 68 Participants From 17 Countries In Entrepreneurship Under India’s ITEC Programme

Sixty-eight participants from 17 countries have completed entrepreneurship training programmes at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad. The training programmes were conducted under the initiative of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

The two programmes under ITEC, which concluded Tuesday, focussed on strengthening entrepreneurship skills, promoting informal sector enterprises, developing viable business plans and supporting sustainable livelihoods. The training programmes equipped participants with practical approaches to enterprise development that can be adapted to the economic and institutional contexts of their respective countries.

The programme on Informal Sector Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development brought together 33 participants, including 19 men and 14 women, from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

The programme focussed on identifying local business opportunities, mapping resources and value chains, and improving market access through value addition, quality improvement, packaging and branding. Participants also explored community enterprises, self-help groups and cluster-based business models. India’s Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) served as a case study in rural microenterprise promotion through entrepreneurship training, access to finance and community-based support.

The second programme, Entrepreneurship Development and Skill Upgradation, had 35 participants, comprising 15 men and 20 women, from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Iraq, Liberia, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

The two-week programme covered business opportunity identification, market research, feasibility assessment, business plan preparation, project costing and financial planning. Participants also explored digital marketing, customer acquisition, product pricing and financial viability. Practical components included Business Model Canvas development, start-up interactions, industry and unit visits, decision-making simulations and individual action plans for enterprise creation and skill upgradation.

“Entrepreneurship development requires both the ability to identify opportunities within local economies and the skills to translate those opportunities into viable enterprises. Through these programmes, participants gain practical insights into market assessment, value-chain development, business planning and financial management. The learning can help them explore context-specific approaches to enterprise development and sustainable livelihoods in their respective countries,” said Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII.

EDII has been associated with the Ministry of External Affairs’ ITEC programme since 2000–01, conducting capacity-building programmes for international participants in entrepreneurship promotion. The initiative facilitates knowledge exchange and strengthens entrepreneurial capabilities across participating countries.

About Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, was set up in 1983 as an autonomous and not-for-profit Institute with the support of apex financial institutions - the IDBI Bank Ltd., IFCI Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. and State Bank of India (SBI). The Government of Gujarat pledged twenty-three acres of land on which stands the majestic and sprawling EDII Campus. EDII has been recognised as the CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. For more information, visit: www.ediindia.org  

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