Lilly Supports Haryana State-FDA Action Against Counterfeit Medicines

* Reiterates Importance of Procurement Through Authorised Channels on Valid Prescription

* Patient safety is, and will always remain, Lilly’s highest priority

Eli Lilly and Company (India) commends the actions taken by the Haryana drug control authority in addressing counterfeit products falsely bearing the Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) brand name that were recently seized in Gurugram, Haryana. These seized counterfeit products were not manufactured by Lilly and did not originate from Lilly’s authorised and verified supply chain. Following the diligent investigation by the authority, most of the counterfeit products identified have been recovered. In line with directions issued by the authority, the supply of genuine Lilly product through authorised distributors and licensed pharmacies continues without interruption.

“We recognise the efforts of the Haryana regulatory authority in addressing counterfeit medicines and supporting measures aimed at protecting patient safety.” said Winselow Tucker, President and General Manager, Eli Lilly and Company (India). “Lilly takes any act of counterfeiting very seriously. Counterfeit products are not manufactured under approved quality controls and may pose significant risks to patient safety and public health. We will continue to take steps to protect patients from the risks of counterfeit and other unsafe products worldwide, including working with regulators and law enforcement. We urge patients to procure Lilly products only through authorised distributors or licensed pharmacies, and on a valid prescription. Further, we want to clarify that Lilly’s patented tirzepatide molecule is marketed in India under two brand names — Mounjaro® and Yurpeak®.”

Counterfeit products may look very similar to genuine Lilly medicines. Patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals are advised to remain vigilant. Suspected counterfeit medicines may include:

· Products obtained from unauthorized or unlicensed sources.

· Packaging that appears tampered with or damaged.

· Missing batch number, expiry date, or manufacturer details.

· Packaging that looks inconsistent with approved product packaging, including misspellings, unfamiliar logos, or different labels.

The below images show authentic Mounjaro® packaging and examples of fake packaging on counterfeit products recently seized by the Haryana FDA. The cartons for the 5 mg dose strength are shown, but the highlighted differences exist on the counterfeit cartons for all dose strengths.

To report suspected falsified medicines or to identify authorized Lilly distributors or pharmacies, please contact Lilly India's toll-free helpline at 1800 123 0021 or write to us at mailbox_in-gps@lilly.com. 

About Lilly

Lilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help tens of millions of people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges: redefining diabetes care; treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects; advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease; providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders; and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com/in, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

Tata Power And Keppel Through A Consortium Partnership, Collaborate With Tata Realty & Infrastructure

* To Deploy Large-Scale Cooling-As-A-Service Solution At Intellion Park, Chennai

* 12,100 TR Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) deployment to reduce facility energy consumption by over 20%

* AI- and ML-driven Operations Nerve Centre to enable real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and dynamic performance optimisation

* Collaboration brings together complementary expertise to establish CaaS as a scalable model for large and ultra-large commercial and industrial developments in India

Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, in collaboration with Keppel Limited’s Infrastructure Division (Keppel), has partnered with Infopark Properties Limited (IPL), a unit of Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited (TRIL), to deploy a large-scale CaaS solution at Intellion Park in Chennai.

Intellion Park spans 25.27 acres, comprising both special economic zones (SEZs) and non-SEZs, and is strategically located in Taramani’s IT corridor. With a total installed capacity of 12,100 TR (tonnes of refrigeration), the project is scheduled to go live in October 2026 under a 15-year contract. Engineered with high-efficiency equipment, intelligent controls, and optimised lifecycle operations, the solution is expected to reduce the facility’s overall energy consumption by ~20%.

At the core of the solution is an AI- and ML-driven Operations Nerve Centre (ONC), patented by Keppel, which enables real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and dynamic performance optimisation to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across the facility.

Intellion Park sources green power from Tata Power, and the addition of CaaS further strengthens its integrated, low-carbon energy ecosystem. Over time, the partnership is expected to extend to the broader heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, including the low-side air-handling systems, unlocking additional efficiency gains, improving occupant comfort, and enabling a more holistic approach to energy optimisation.

Tata Power, along with consortium partner Keppel, provides innovative, reliable, and low-carbon Cooling-as-a-Service solutions which are scalable, premium, and future-ready. These grow with the clean energy needs, require no upfront investment, and integrate with emerging technologies to deliver seamless, sustainable, and cost-efficient cooling.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power, said: “Anchored in the India Cooling Action Plan, India’s commercial real estate sector is a fast-growing source of energy demand, driven by rising cooling needs. In this context, optimal cooling solutions are a critical lever, especially as the country continues to record peak power demand year after year. Tata Power is leveraging its expertise and innovative models such as Cooling-as-a-Service to deliver efficient, low-carbon cooling at scale. Its partnership with Keppel and TRIL at Intellion Park demonstrates how integrated solutions combining clean energy and advanced cooling can accelerate decarbonisation, enhance efficiency, and deliver long-term value. The company is well positioned to scale these capabilities further through Utilities-as-a-Service and Energy-as-a-Service offerings for real estate, data centres, GCCs, and other C&I customers.”

As TRIL advances its ambition to expand its portfolio to approximately 30 million sq. ft. over the next five years, with a focus on its net-zero goals by 2045, Tata Power and Keppel are well-positioned to support this journey through their complementary and integrated energy capabilities.

Mr. Sanjay Dutt, MD & CEO, Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited, added: “This agreement marks a fundamental shift in how we design, operate, and sustain modern commercial assets - from ownership-led infrastructure to a performance-driven, service-led model where outcomes define success. By bringing together Tata Power's operational discipline, Keppel's global leadership in Cooling-as-a-Service, and Tata Realty's long-term asset stewardship, we are creating a platform that blends local execution with global technical excellence. This is not just a cooling contract - it is a blueprint for how forward-looking organizations collaborate to deliver better operational outcomes, superior user experience, and long-term environmental value.”

Beyond Intellion Park, Tata Power and Keppel have jointly secured additional Cooling-as-a-Service projects and are building on a robust pipeline of opportunities. These span commercial real estate and specialised industrial facilities including data centres and advanced manufacturing as well as district cooling systems for master-planned cities and large mixed-use developments such as airports.

Ms Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division, said: “Cooling is no longer a standalone utility and is becoming core to how the built environment and commercial assets are designed, operated, and decarbonised. Through Cooling-as-a-Service, Keppel brings together engineering excellence and lifecycle operations to deliver efficient, reliable, and more sustainable cooling. Our proprietary AI- and ML-enabled Operations Nerve Centre will continuously optimise Intellion Park’s energy performance in real time, thus enhancing energy efficiency, system resilience, and cost outcomes.Together with Tata Power and Tata Realty, we are establishing a scalable model to deploy Cooling-as-a-Service at scale to meet rapidly growing demand, including across the Tata Group’s portfolio as it advances towards its net-zero ambitions.”

According to the International Energy Agency, India is expected to become the world’s largest consumer of space cooling by 2050. In this context, future-facing solutions such as Cooling-as-a-Service will play a critical role in supporting India’s energy transition and sustainability goals.

Photo Caption: Ms Cindy Lim, CEO, Keppel Infrastructure Division; Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power (in blue shirt) and Mr Sanjay Dutt, MD & CEO, Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd (extreme right) at the announcement of the deployment of Cooling-as-a-Service Solution at Intellion Park, Chennai.  

Air India Express Reinstates Flights To West Asia, Operates Over 40 Daily Flights To This Region

* Flights to resume from key Indian cities starting 30 April 2026 with connectivity enhanced to the UAE, Oman, & Saudi Arabia, and restored to Qatar and Bahrain.

Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting 30 April 2026.

Flights have resumed from major Indian metros and regional gateways, including Amritsar, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram and Varanasi.

Air India Express will continue operating to Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Jeddah, Riyadh and Muscat, with the reinstatement of established routes connecting India to the Gulf region.

Schedule effective from April 30, 2026 *
Country	Airport	Operating Sectors
UAE	Dubai	Kannur, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Tiruchirappalli
	Abu Dhabi	Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai
	Ras Al Khaimah	Kochi, Kozhikode
	Sharjah	Amritsar, Jaipur, Kannur, Kozhikode, Varanasi
	Al Ain	Kozhikode
Oman	Muscat	Delhi, Kannur, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram
Saudi Arabia	Jeddah	Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Mangaluru
	Riyadh	Kannur, Kochi
	Dammam	Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru
Bahrain	Bahrain	Kannur, Kozhikode
Qatar	Doha	Kochi, Kozhikode
Kuwait	Kuwait	-

About Air India Express

Air India Express is A Tata Enterprise, operating over 500 daily flights that connect 45 domestic and 17 international destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia. The airline has a fleet of over 100 Boeing 737s and Airbus A320 aeroplanes. As India’s most vibrant and inclusive airline, Air India Express embodies the spirit and confidence of India - warm, expressive, and proudly authentic. Encouraging travellers to ‘Xplore More, Xpress More’, the airline transforms flying into an experience that is personal and memorable.

With thoughtfully curated touches - from ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, comfortable seats, and refreshed interiors to exclusive loyalty benefits for over 20 million members, Air India Express blends smart technology with heartfelt Indian hospitality. 

ICANN Opens Application Window For New Generic Top-Level Domains

The New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round offers organizations the opportunity to fortify security, enhance brand identity, build community, and gain a competitive edge in an evolving digital landscape.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS), today announced that its New gTLD Program: 2026 Round application window is now open. Generic top-level domains, or gTLDs, are the part of a web address after the last dot. For the first time in over a decade businesses, communities, governments, and other organizations have the opportunity to operate unique digital assets, such as .brand, .city, or .industry, for the use of their business, customers, or constituents.

A Strategic Tool for the Digital Era

A gTLD is a global digital identifier that can anchor businesses in the digital arena, providing control over the left and right of the dot. The previous application round in 2012 resulted in the introduction of more than 1,200 new gTLDs, including those for brands like .microsoft and .sky, geographic locations such as .africa and .berlin, and general terms like .bank and .eco. New gTLDs have demonstrated their benefits in building brand trust, creating vibrant local digital ecosystems, and providing more intuitive navigation for users.

Key Benefits of Operating a gTLD

A gTLD is a unique digital home that provides:

Control and Flexibility: Define your own digital ecosystem by determining who can register under your domain name.

Security: Strengthen online transactions and build robust defenses against cyber threats, protecting both your brand and your customers.

Competitive Edge: Marketers overwhelmingly agree, with 92 percent recognizing gTLD benefits like differentiation, enhanced trust, and improved SEO.

"gTLDs are unique digital tools that can be used in meaningful and innovative ways to help achieve long-term goals," said Kurtis Lindqvist, President and CEO, ICANN. "Whether building a brand for a company, spotlighting a geographic region or city, strengthening a community, or launching a business to offer domain names under a new registry, a new gTLD can be an innovative tool for commerce, security, and communication."

The 2026 Round will expand the number of languages available for Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) by accepting gTLD applications in 27 different scripts, representing hundreds of languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Devanagari, and Thai. This expansion will make the Internet more accessible and user-friendly for billions of people who use non-Latin-based scripts.

How To Apply

The application submission window will close on 12 August 2026. Applicants must submit their applications through the online TLD Application Management System (TAMS) here.

Applicant Resources

The Applicant Guidebook is the authoritative roadmap for any entity interested in applying for a gTLD. It includes the application questions, requirements, and processes to lead applicants through the submission and evaluation processes.

Applicants are strongly advised to carefully review the TAMS resources prior to submitting an application. These resources include a system User Guide, demonstration videos, and other helpful tools, all available here. Additional resources, including Frequently Asked Questions, topic overviews, webinar recordings, and more are available on the 2026 Round Resources webpage.

About ICANN

ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit public benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

Oben Electric Launches Rorr EVO At An Introductory Price Of ₹99,999

* Introduces SmartIQ, Oben’s new AI ride mode that gives up to 15% more range

* Delivers 0–40 km/h in 3 seconds, 110 km/h top speed, and 180 km IDC range, and fast charging from 0–80% in 90 minutes

* Powered by proprietary 9 kW motor coupled with single-stage chain drive, and LFP battery

* Bold streetfighter design with segment-longest seat and a first-in-motorcycle 10L storage, built for real-world usability

* Introductory price of ₹99,999 for the first 10,000 customers; bookings open at ₹777

* Test rides and deliveries starting from June 2026 across Oben’s 150 showrooms nationwide

Oben Electric, India’s homegrown R&D-driven electric motorcycle manufacturer, today announced the launch of the all-new Rorr EVO at a special introductory price of ₹99,999 (ex-showroom) for the first 10,000 customers. Designed to mark a clear shift in the category, the Rorr EVO brings together design, performance, and functionality into one cohesive package, redefining what riders can expect from an electric motorcycle.

Built around the idea that riders should not have to choose between thrill and practicality, the Rorr EVO is engineered as a complete, no-compromise motorcycle for real-world riding. It combines aggressive streetfighter design with strong performance and thoughtfully integrated features that make it as engaging to ride as it is easy to live with.

At first glance, the Rorr EVO stands out with its bold, muscular proportions and commanding stance. The front is defined by a projector headlamp with a signature front position lamp, delivering both strong visual identity and enhanced visibility for everyday riding conditions. Sculpted body panels, premium detailing, and a well-balanced silhouette further reinforce its road presence.

Underneath this design is performance built to deliver consistently. The Rorr EVO reaches a top speed of 110 km/h and offers a certified range of 180 km IDC, ensuring it is equally capable for even demanding daily rides. It supports 0–80% fast charging in just 90 minutes with Oben Plug (fast charger), and comes equipped with Oben Port, its onboard charger, for convenient everyday charging.

At the core of this experience is the introduction of SmartIQ, Oben’s new AI ride mode that analyses riding patterns in real time and optimises power delivery to extend range by up to 15%. By automatically adapting to rider behaviour, SmartIQ removes the need for constant manual intervention, making performance and efficiency work seamlessly together.

Powering the motorcycle is an IP68-rated motor, designed, developed, and manufactured in-house by Oben Electric. This is paired with a newly introduced single-stage chain drive, which enhances durability while delivering stronger on-wheel torque and a more direct, engaging riding experience. The Rorr EVO is equipped with Oben’s proprietary 3.4 kWh high-performance LFP battery, engineered for Indian conditions. Offering 50% higher heat resistance and 2X lifecycle compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries, it delivers consistent performance over time while maintaining high levels of safety and reliability. The battery is housed in a high-strength aluminium structure for improved impact resistance and is backed by an 8-year warranty, reinforcing long-term ownership confidence.

This level of engineering is enabled by Oben’s deep vertical integration, where critical components including the motor, battery, charger, display and vehicle control systems along with the entire software and firmware stack are developed entirely in-house. This approach allows for tighter quality control, faster innovation, and a more reliable ownership experience.

Beyond performance, the Rorr EVO sets a new benchmark in practicality within its segment. It features the longest seat in the segment of 680mm, designed as a single unit to enhance both rider and pillion comfort and is one of the most accessible seat heights of 780mm in its class. For the first time in a motorcycle, the Rorr EVO offers 10 liters of total storage, combining under-seat storage and tank pod storage with dual USB charging ports, bringing a level of everyday convenience rarely seen in this category. A reverse mode further improves ease of use in tight urban environments.

A unique combination of seat height of 780 mm along with 200 mm ground clearance, makes it one of the most comfortable and practical motorcycles in the Indian market. Rorr EVO also offers 230 mm water-wading capability, making it well-suited for varied road and weather conditions.

Safety and connectivity are also integral to the Rorr EVO experience. The motorcycle introduces Fall Alert with Emergency Assist, a feature that detects a fall and triggers alerts via the Oben app, notifying emergency contacts if required. Additional safety features include Unified Brake Assist (UBA), Driver Alert System (DAS), secure charge and a wide rear tyre for improved stability.

The Rorr EVO comes equipped with a 5-inch colour TFT display, providing navigation, ride data, and smart alerts for call, text and music. Through the Oben Electric app, riders can access ride history, geo-fencing, remote diagnostics, theft protection, and ‘Find My Rorr’ and 24x7 service support along with access to a 68,000+ charging network, ensuring a fully connected ownership experience.

Commenting on the launch, Madhumita Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Oben Electric, said: “Electric motorcycling in India is entering a new phase, where riders are no longer evaluating electric vehicles as alternatives, but as motorcycles in their own right. Rorr EVO is built on that belief. It is a no-compromise product designed to prove that electric can match and exceed the full spectrum of real-world riding, not selectively, but completely. Rorr EVO is built to make that shift tangible on the road.”

The Rorr EVO is available in four colour options, Pulse Red, Neutron Blue, Magnetic Black, and Photon White, each designed to complement its bold and aggressive character.

The motorcycle is available at an introductory price of ₹99,999 (ex-showroom) for the first 10,000 customers, after which it will be priced at ₹1,24,999 (ex-showroom). Bookings are now open at just ₹777, with test rides & customer deliveries set to begin from June 2026 across Oben’s 150 showrooms nationwide.

About Oben Electric:

Oben Electric is an R&D-driven electric motorcycle organization founded in August 2020 that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing performance electric motorcycles and all its critical EV components in-house, here in India. The company operates a 3.5-acre manufacturing facility in Bengaluru with an annual production capacity of 1 lakh units. Backed by a team of passionate technologists with over 25 years of collective hands-on experience in EV R&D, Oben Electric is driven by the vision of “Design in India for the World”.

The company has been at the forefront of transforming the electric two-wheeler landscape in India by introducing several groundbreaking initiatives. Oben Electric pioneers the use of advanced battery chemistry, such as LFP, in electric two-wheelers, offering enhanced safety, longer range, and cleaner operation compared to other widely used battery chemistries. Additionally, the company holds more than 25 patents for its proprietary technology and EV components.

As an early entrant in the electric motorcycle market, Oben Electric is leading the adoption of electric motorcycles in India, which happens to be the world’s largest motorcycle market. The company aims to become the largest electric motorcycle OEM globally and their vision is to revolutionize the industry by providing cutting-edge electric mobility solutions that cater to the diverse needs of riders.

To learn more about Oben Electric and their innovative electric motorcycles, visit their website at www.obenelectric.com.

LinkedIn – Oben Electric, Madhumita Agrawal, Dinkar Agrawal, Sagar Thakkar

Photo Caption: (L-R): Madhumita Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Oben Electric; Dinkar Agrawal, Founder & COO, Oben Electric; Sagar Thakkar, Co-Founder & CPO, Oben Electric at the launch of the Oben Rorr EVO. 

Johnson Controls Acquires Nantum AI To Accelerate AI-Driven Energy Optimization And Control Capabilities Within OpenBlue

* Acquisition expands Johnson Controls’ AI-powered offerings to help customers further reduce energy use, emissions and operating costs

* Nantum AI’s algorithms add a new layer of advanced control capabilities to OpenBlue’s existing energy optimization performance

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, today announced the acquisition of Nantum AI, a New York-based company specializing in AI algorithms to help businesses unlock energy savings, enhance system controls and improve operational efficiency. The acquisition strengthens the Johnson Controls OpenBlue digital ecosystem by adding proven, proprietary AI-driven algorithms that further optimize HVAC performance and reduce energy consumption.

Nantum AI will expand capabilities within the Johnson Controls OpenBlue digital ecosystem to optimize real-time airflow in buildings based on occupancy for customers across industries. Together with existing offerings that drive efficiencies at the central HVAC chiller plant, these capabilities will support more comprehensive optimization of HVAC systems across complex facilities such as healthcare campuses and advanced manufacturing environments. The first combined offering is currently being piloted.

“We’re entering the next phase of the industrial revolution, where digital intelligence is as critical as the physical systems themselves, and the companies that leverage the power of AI to streamline processes, cut costs and unlock new customer value will win,” said Vijay Sankaran, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Johnson Controls. “With the addition of Nantum AI, we’re helping our customers better reduce energy use, manage complexity and run more resilient, efficient facilities.”

By extending intelligence across the full HVAC system, Johnson Controls is expanding OpenBlue’s world-class water-side optimization capabilities to include autonomous, AI-driven control across air- and water-side applications. This addition enhances OpenBlue’s ability to help building operators make more informed, automated decisions that improve energy efficiency while maintaining comfort and reliability.

“Artificial intelligence has enormous potential to improve how buildings operate and, with energy demand and costs continuing to climb, leveraging it to increase energy efficiency is a business imperative,” said Michael Rudin, board member of Prescriptive Holdings LLC. “Nantum AI is already delivering more than 10% energy savings for customers and we are pleased to see how our algorithms complement Johnson Controls’ existing deep building expertise.” Nantum AI is owned by Prescriptive Holdings, LLC.

Nantum AI will add to Johnson Controls’ growing portfolio of AI-powered building solutions delivering efficiency recommendations and enhanced control across air handling units, fans and other air circulation equipment. By adding this layer on top of a traditional building automation system, building operators can leverage data from internal and external sources like weather patterns and utility bill trends – allowing for more sophisticated efficiency recommendations and execution without compromising occupant comfort. 

Apollo Hospitals Scales Integrated Geriatric Care With ‘Seniors First’ Expansion Across Bengaluru

Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru, today announced the expansion of Apollo Seniors First, a comprehensive geriatric care program designed exclusively for senior citizens, marking a significant step toward more structured and coordinated elder care in India. Following its initial rollout at Bannerghatta Road, the program will now be available across Apollo Hospitals’ Jayanagar, Sheshadripuram, and Sarjapur units, expanding access to integrated senior care across the city.

The launch also commemorates one year of the program at Bannerghatta, where it has helped establish a more continuous and patient-centric approach to senior healthcare—moving beyond episodic treatment toward long-term health management and recovery support.

At a time when India’s elderly population is growing rapidly, healthcare systems continue to face challenges in addressing the complex and evolving needs of seniors. Many older adults live with multiple chronic conditions, require frequent hospital visits, and depend on fragmented care systems that often lack coordination between hospital, home, and follow-up care. This gap not only impacts clinical outcomes but also places a significant burden on caregivers and families.

It is within this context that Seniors First has been designed—as a structured, multidisciplinary program that brings together preventive care, proactive wellness, and post-procedure recovery into a single, connected ecosystem. Built on Apollo’s four decades of clinical expertise, the program integrates multidisciplinary medical teams, personalized health plans, continuous monitoring, and seamless hospital-to-home transitions to support seniors at every stage of their healthcare journey.

Adding a clinical perspective, Dr. Steve Paul, Geriatric Specialist, noted, “Geriatric care requires a shift from reactive treatment to proactive and preventive health management. Seniors First is designed to anticipate risks, reduce complications, and provide structured recovery pathways, helping patients maintain independence and quality of life for longer.”

Speaking on the expansion, Mr. Akshay Oleti, CEO, Karnataka Region, Apollo Hospitals, said, “With Seniors First, we are reimagining how care is delivered to senior citizens. The focus is on continuity—ensuring that care does not end at discharge but continues through recovery and long-term wellness. This integrated approach enables better health outcomes while also supporting families and caregivers.”

The program offers a comprehensive range of services that extend across the continuum of care—from preventive health assessments and personalized wellness plans to chronic disease management and rehabilitation following major medical procedures. Seniors recovering from orthopaedic surgeries such as knee and hip replacements, cardiac interventions including bypass surgery and angioplasty, neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease, and oncology treatments including chemotherapy and surgical recovery, benefit from structured care pathways tailored to their individual health status and level of frailty.

A key strength of Seniors First lies in its ability to deliver coordinated care beyond the hospital setting. The program brings together Apollo’s broader healthcare ecosystem—including hospital services, home healthcare, diagnostics, pharmacy support, and digital health platforms—ensuring continuity of care through every stage of treatment and recovery. Seniors and their caregivers are supported through dedicated helplines, concierge services, priority access to consultations and admissions, round-the-clock medical guidance, and emergency coordination, making care more accessible, responsive, and seamless.

By addressing longstanding gaps in geriatric care—particularly the lack of integration, limited home-based support, and absence of structured recovery programs—Apollo Seniors First sets a new benchmark for elder care delivery in India. With its expansion across Bengaluru, Apollo Hospitals reinforces its commitment to enabling seniors to age with dignity, independence, and confidence.

About Apollo Hospitals

Apollo revolutionized healthcare when Dr. Prathap Reddy opened the first hospital in Chennai in 1983. Today, Apollo is the world’s largest integrated healthcare platform with over 10,400 beds across 79 hospitals, 6,800+ pharmacies, 2,900+ clinics, 500+ telemedicine centres. It is one of the world’s leading cardiac centers, having performed over 3,00,000 angioplasties and 5,00,000 surgeries. Apollo continues to invest in research and innovation to bring the most cutting-edge technologies, equipment, and treatment protocols to ensure patients have access to the best care in the world. Apollo’s 1,20,000 family members are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and leaving the world better than we found it. 

Lights, Camera, Singapore! Farah Khan Reveals A Different Side Of The City With Klook

*Klook India's new summer campaign follows Farah Khan as she rediscovers a city she thought she knew, and proves that the best holidays hold room for both the expected and the unexpected

*The digital-first campaign begins with a trailer now live on Instagram, ahead of the full brand film release.

Klook India has announced its association with acclaimed filmmaker and personality Farah Khan for its new summer travel campaign, inviting Indian travellers to rediscover familiar destinations through fresh, unexpected experiences.

Joining Klook's world of joy and discovery, Farah Khan returns to Singapore, a destination she has visited before but, as the video playfully reveals, never quite like this. She is accompanied by Dilip — her personal chef and trusted companion in all things adventurous, for whom the city is entirely new. It is a pairing that works precisely because of the contrast: Farah, the seasoned traveller who arrives with assumptions; and Dilip, who arrives with none.

The campaign taps into a travel truth that many Indian travellers will recognise. Even when visiting much-loved destinations, holidays often follow the same familiar routes, recommendations, and itineraries. With this campaign, Klook encourages travellers to look beyond the obvious and make room for experiences that are planned, spontaneous, iconic, local, expected, and unexpected - all in one place.

The digital-first campaign opens with a trailer now live on Klook India’s Instagram handle, offering a first glimpse into Farah Khan’s upcoming travel story, accompanied by her trusted chef Dilip. This will be followed by three short-form episodes, each capturing their travels through Singapore, with the full brand film to be released early May across Klook India’s Instagram and YouTube handles.

As Asia’s leading travel experiences platform, Klook enables travellers to book a wide range of experiences before and during their trips, making it easier to discover more of a destination — whether it is a popular attraction, a local hidden gem, a last-minute plan, or something entirely new.

"Indian travellers today are more informed and more inspired than ever, yet most holidays still end up looking remarkably similar. The algorithm recommends, the crowd follows, and the holiday becomes a copy of someone else's experience. We believe the most rewarding journeys begin where the top-ten list ends, and this campaign is our invitation to every traveller to trust their own curiosity," says Shivam Tyagi, Marketing Lead, Klook India & Middle East.

Tyagi adds, "Farah brings the eye of someone who has seen the world and still finds wonder in it; and Dilip, the unbridled excitement of someone experiencing it all for the very first time. Together, they capture exactly what Klook stands for: no matter where you are on your travel journey, there is always something new, something unexpected, something that makes you feel alive. This campaign is for every traveller who has ever come home thinking - I wish I'd done more of that."

The Indian Traveller Has Moved On. Has Your Holiday?

Klook’s latest Travel Pulse Study reveals that the way Indian travellers approach their holidays is shifting. Travellers are increasingly open to discovering activities while already at the destination, making spontaneous decisions on the go, and seeking local recommendations after they arrive.

Nearly 2 in 5 Indian travellers actively seek out lesser-known alternatives in addition to popular tourist spots regularly, with Gen Z leading the way. Nearly 1 in 2 Millennial travellers say they would rather spend longer in fewer places in order to truly connect with local culture.

These are travellers who have done the landmarks and are now asking what else a destination has to offer. Klook, with its breadth of planned highlights, hidden local gems, spontaneous bookings, and in-trip discoveries, is built to help travellers answer that question.

With the summer campaign now live, Klook India invites travellers to look again at the destinations they think they know — and discover how much more there is to experience.

About Klook - Klook is a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, purpose built to digitalise experiences and make them accessible to every traveller. We curate quality experiences ranging from attractions and tours to local transport and experiential stays, in over 2,700 destinations globally.

Founded in 2014, Klook is here to inspire and enable more moments of joy for travellers anytime, anywhere. We operate a mobile-first, curated platform featuring diverse experiences across global destinations. 

This Summer, Mother Dairy Serves Up 30+ New Reasons To Indulge; Introduces Category-First Formats & Flavours

· Mother Dairy’s new offerings are anchored across key consumer spaces of indulgence, health, convenience and regional relevance, catering to consumers across age groups, evolving lifestyles and consumption occasions.

· The company is eyeing a growth of more than 30% across key categories as summer demand gathers momentum across the country.

· The newly introduced products will be rolled out in a phased manner across both traditional and new-age distribution platforms and will be supported by high-impact campaigns to amplify summer excitement.

As temperatures rise, so does the craving for all things cool, indulgent, and refreshing. This summer, Mother Dairy, India’s beloved milk and milk products brand, is dialling up the cool quotient like never before. The brand today announced a robust pipeline of more than 30 new offerings across its value-added dairy products portfolio, which will be introduced in a phased manner over the season.

Anchored across key consumer spaces of indulgence, health, convenience and regional relevance, Mother Dairy’s summer portfolio brings together a diverse and exciting range of products for consumers across age groups and evolving lifestyles. In ice creams, the brand is driving excitement with around 20 new offerings, led by industry-first Two-in-One Matka and Tub formats, a premium ‘Crafted’ range, and youthful flavours such as the Cream Cheese Pistachio Cone and Kulfi Cassata. The brand is also introducing a new range of low-calorie ice creams under ‘Go-Low’ sub-brand, debuting in three delightful flavours of Choco Almond, Shahi Mewa, and Kesar Pista Tilla Kulfi.

Strengthening its regional connect, Mother Dairy is expanding its fresh dairy portfolio with products like Jamun Yoghurt and Bhuna Jeera Raita, alongside new category such as Shrikhand in three new delectable flavours will be introduced for the western markets and Meethi Dahi for key northern markets. In parallel, the company will also expand its UHT milk portfolio with Cow Milk and Standardised Milk in markets such as Jammu & Kashmir, catering to the growing demand for convenient, long shelf-life options.

Additionally, Mother Dairy’s ‘Pro’ range of high-protein offerings is being strengthened with Procurd and Propaneer – high protein curd and paneer variants, respectively – reinforcing the brand’s focus on evolving nutrition needs while delivering on taste and quality.

Talking about the new offerings, Mr. Jayatheertha Chary, Managing Director, Mother Dairy, said, “Building on our strong legacy of bringing together taste, nutrition and innovation, we are excited to unveil our expansive summer portfolio this year. Product innovation continues to be a key driver of our growth strategy, and these new introductions reflect our commitment to staying ahead of evolving consumer needs across age groups and consumption occasions, with each product thoughtfully crafted to make everyday indulgence more exciting and memorable. With rising temperatures across the country, we anticipate more than 30% growth across key categories.”

The newly introduced products will be made available across the company’s markets through both traditional and new-age distribution channels in a phased manner. Mother Dairy also has plans to roll out high-impact campaigns across ice creams, flavoured milk and more, aimed at amplifying seasonal excitement – especially among younger audiences – while deepening consumer engagement across markets.

About Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.

Mother Dairy was commissioned in 1974. It is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). It was established under the initiative of ‘Operation Flood’, world's biggest dairy development program launched to make India a milk sufficient nation. Today, Mother Dairy is a leading dairy player which manufactures, markets & sells milk and milk products including cultured products, ice creams, paneer, ghee, etc. under the ‘Mother Dairy’ brand. The Company also has a diversified portfolio with products in edible oils under the ‘Dhara’ brand and fresh fruits & vegetables, frozen vegetables & snacks, pulps & concentrates, etc. under the ‘Safal’ brand. Through its brands, the company has a national footprint across all major cities in India. Mother Dairy, for over 5 decades, has harnessed the power of farmer-based institutions to deliver a range of delicious products to every household. 

Recharge Anytime, Anywhere: Safal & Tara Sutaria Show The #TheSafalWayToRecharge

· Safal’s newly introduced campaign aims to position packaged coconut water as an everyday essential rather than a situational beverage, offering a guilt-free way to recharge

· The DVC captures a relatable moment, positioning Safal’s packaged Coconut Water as the right way to refresh across any occasion.

· The campaign is being amplified through digital platforms, ensuring strong visibility and engagement.

From rising temperatures to post-workout cooldowns, shopping breaks, casual outings, or moments on the move – today’s lifestyles demand refreshment that is quick, convenient, and better-for-you. Reinforcing this evolving need, Safal, the horticulture arm of Mother Dairy, has rolled out a new campaign for its packaged Coconut Water, featuring Tara Sutaria, positioning it as #TheSafalWayToRecharge – your go-to way to refresh, anytime, anywhere.

The newly introduced campaign, conceptualised by Ogilvy, highlights how Safal’s packaged Coconut Water enables people to recharge the right way – naturally, conveniently, and without additional calories. The month-long campaign is led by a DVC and is being amplified through Safal’s digital platforms, ensuring strong visibility and engagement.

Talking about the new campaign, Mr. Jayatheertha Chary, Managing Director, Mother Dairy, said, “In today’s world, as consumers increasingly seek convenient ways to recharge through the day, the need for quick and natural options has become more pronounced. With this new campaign, we are introducing a distinct positioning for packaged coconut water – shifting it from a situational beverage to one that fits seamlessly into multiple moments through the day. #TheSafalWayToRecharge showcases a quick, natural and guilt-free way to recharge – the right way, anytime, anywhere, across everyday moments.”

DVC Execution

The DVC opens with Tara seeking a break from an exhausting shopping spree, visibly in need of a quick recharge. Just then, a friend hands her a pack of Safal Coconut Water – offering an instant, natural refresh. As she sips, the moment transforms into one of renewed energy, reinforcing the idea that recharging doesn’t have to be complicated – it can be quick, convenient, natural and done the right way.

The DVC can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldfiTC6G9Gk

Safal introduced its packaged Coconut Water in 2025, bringing a convenient and natural offering to consumers. Each pack of Safal Coconut Water contains 100% tender coconut water with no added sugar, sourced directly from Tamil Nadu, ensuring consistent taste and uncompromised quality.

About Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.

Mother Dairy was commissioned in 1974. It is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). It was established under the initiative of ‘Operation Flood’, world's biggest dairy development program launched to make India a milk sufficient nation. Today, Mother Dairy is a leading dairy player which manufactures, markets & sells milk and milk products including cultured products, ice creams, paneer, ghee, etc. under the ‘Mother Dairy’ brand. The Company also has a diversified portfolio with products in edible oils under the ‘Dhara’ brand and fresh fruits & vegetables, frozen vegetables & snacks, pulps & concentrates, etc. under the ‘Safal’ brand. Through its brands, the company has a national footprint across all major cities in India. Mother Dairy, for over 5 decades, has harnessed the power of farmer-based institutions to deliver a range of delicious products to every household. 

Axis Finance Limited Announces INR 2,250 Crore Primary Capital Raise From Axis Bank And Kedaara Capital

Axis Finance Limited (“AFL”), a non-banking financial company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Axis Bank, today announced an INR 750 crore primary capital raise from Kedaara Capital via a preferential issuance. This is in addition to the INR 1,500 crore primary raise via a rights issue that was approved by Axis Finance’s Board of Directors on April 17, 2026. This landmark capital raise is AFL’s largest primary raise till date; as well as its first ever raise from an external investor. Kedaara Capital’s primary infusion remains subject to customary regulatory approvals.

This transaction will significantly bolster the company’s capital base and propel its next phase of growth, further deepening credit penetration in India. With this primary infusion, AFL’s Tier 1 capital and capital adequacy (CRAR) will get enhanced. AFL is well-positioned to continue building a leading diversified lending platform at scale, addressing credit needs across the spectrum of Retail, MSME and Wholesale segments. With a strong presence across both secured and unsecured lending, Axis Finance aspires to be the preferred financier for enterprises in India, reinforcing its position as one of the leading MSME-focused lenders in the country.

Amitabh Chaudhry, MD & CEO, Axis Bank, said, “Over the years, Axis Finance has built a high-quality lending franchise anchored in strong governance and disciplined risk management. This capital infusion underscores our long-term commitment to strengthening Axis Finance as an integral part of Axis Group. It positions the company to pursue sustainable growth with prudence, while building a leading, diversified non-bank lending franchise in India. We are delighted to welcome Kedaara Capital, as an investor, as Axis Finance enters its next phase of growth.”

Sai Giridhar, MD & CEO, Axis Finance, said, “This significant boost to our capital base gives us the firepower to accelerate growth in a targeted and prudent way. Over the years, we have built Axis Finance on the pillars of rigorous risk management practices, and long-term client relationship. As India’s credit markets continue to deepen, the company’s well capitalised position will be pivotal in serving specialised credit needs of our customer segments responsibly. With Axis Bank’s continued, unwavering support and Kedaara Capital joining us as an investor, we are now even better positioned to build greater scale, invest further in people and technology, and continue delivering high-quality solutions to our customers.

Sunish Sharma, Founder and Managing Partner at Kedaara Capital, commented:

Axis Finance has consistently demonstrated excellence in execution, underpinned by robust governance and disciplined risk management—cornerstones of a high-quality lending institution. The company’s scaled and diversified presence across retail, MSME, and wholesale lending uniquely positions it to capitalize on the significant structural growth opportunities emerging in India’s credit market. We are excited to partner with the Axis Finance team and look forward to supporting the company as it embarks on its next phase of growth and value creation.”

Transaction Advisors to AFL for the preferential issuance

Financial Advisors: Morgan Stanley and Axis Capital

Legal: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Transaction Advisors to Kedaara Capital for the preferential issuance

Legal: Veritas Legal

About Axis Bank

Axis Bank is one of the largest private sector banks in India. Axis Bank offers the entire spectrum of services to customer segments covering Large and Mid-Corporates, SME, Agriculture, and Retail Businesses. It has 6,275 domestic branches (including extension counters) and 12,796 ATMs and cash recyclers spread across the country as on 31st March 2026. The Bank’s Axis Virtual Centre is present across eight centres with 1,591 Virtual Relationship Managers as on 31st March 2026. The Axis Group includes Axis Mutual Fund, Axis Securities Ltd., Axis Finance, Axis Trustee, Axis Capital, A.TReDS Ltd., Freecharge, Axis Pension Fund and Axis Bank Foundation.

For more information, visit the website: https://www.axis.bank.in/

About Axis Finance

Axis Finance Limited (AFL) is a non-deposit accepting non-banking financial company (NBFC) registered with the Reserve Bank of India and categorized under the Middle Layer (NBFC-ML). AFL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Axis Bank Limited.

Axis Finance provides Retail, MSME & Wholesale lending solutions to its customers. On the retail front, Axis Finance offers products including Loans Against Property, Business Loans, Personal Loans, Home Loans, and Micro LAP. On the MSME front, the products offered are Loans against property & Lease Rental Discounting. On the wholesale front, the products offered are Collateralized Loans, Corporate Financing, and Real Estate Financing.

Vedanta Q4 Profit Jumps 89% YoY To ₹9,352 Crore & 22% To ₹25,096 Crore For The Full Year

· Highest-ever revenue: ₹1,74,075 crore in FY26 (up 15% YoY) and ₹51,524 crore in Q4 (up 29% YoY)

· Record EBITDA of ₹55,976 crore in FY26 (up 29% YoY) and ₹18,447 crore in Q4 (up 59% YoY); Q4 margins at 44%

· Net Debt to EBITDA at 0.95x compared to 1.22x in FY25

Vedanta Limited (BSE: 500295 & NSE: VEDL) today announced its Unaudited Consolidated Results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st March 2026, delivering its strongest financial performance to date.

Vedanta achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹51,524 crore, up 29% YoY, while annual revenue rose to ₹1,74,075 crore, up 15% YoY. EBITDA for the quarter surged to a record ₹18,447 crore, up 59% YoY, with margins expanding sharply by 915 bps YoY to 44%. For FY26, EBITDA stood at ₹55,976 crore, up 29% YoY, with margins at ~39%.

The company reported a record-breaking Profit After Tax of ₹9,352 crore in Q4 FY26, up 89% YoY. For the full year, Profit After Tax stood at an all-time high of ₹25,096 crore, reflecting a 22% YoY increase. This performance was driven by robust operational delivery and cost efficiencies.

The company’s balance sheet strengthened significantly, with Net Debt to EBITDA improving to 0.95x, its best level in the last 14 quarters, compared to 1.22x a year ago. Credit ratings for Vedanta Limited were reaffirmed at AA by both CRISIL & ICRA, while the rating for Vedanta resources, the parent company, was upgraded to BB- by Fitch Ratings.

Vedanta generated strong free cash flows, with pre-capex free cash flow of ₹11,930 crore in Q4 (up 53% YoY) and ₹26,013 crore for FY26, supporting higher liquidity and capital allocation flexibility. Cash and cash equivalents increased 38% YoY to ₹28,485 crore. The Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) improved to ~32%, up 539 bps YoY, reflecting enhanced capital efficiency.

The company delivered strong operational performance across its key businesses in FY26, underpinned by record production and improved efficiencies. The aluminium business achieved its highest-ever annual production at 2,456 kt (up 1% YoY), while alumina output surged 48% YoY to a record 2,916 kt. Zinc India recorded best-ever mined metal production of 1,114 kt (up 2% YoY) and refined metal production of 851 kt (up 3% YoY), while Zinc International production rose 27% YoY to 225 kt. Ferro chrome production reached a record 101 kt (up 21% YoY), iron ore - pig iron output stood at 895 kt (up 10% YoY), and copper cathode production increased to a record 170 kt (up 15% YoY). The power business reported annual sales of 18,571 MU (up 14% YoY).

During the year, the company achieved key milestones including the production of the first metal from India’s largest 525 kA smelter at BALCO, Chhattisgarh, acquisition of Incab Industries to strengthen its downstream copper and aluminium portfolio, an offshore gas discovery at the Cairn-operated Ambe block, and securing a 5-year, 500 MW PPA for Meenakshi and Athena, reinforcing its growth and integration strategy.

The company is also steadily progressing with its demerger, effective 1st May 2026, marking a significant milestone in its journey to unlock long-term value.

The company also delivered a Total Shareholder Return (TSR) of 48.6% in FY26, outperforming the Nifty Metal Index by over 2 times, while maintaining a strong dividend payout, including ₹34 per share for the full year.

Mr. Arun Misra, Executive Director, Vedanta, said, “FY26 was a year of strong execution for Vedanta, with record operational performance across the portfolio. We delivered 2.9 million tonnes of alumina, 2.46 million tonnes of aluminium, 1.1 million tonnes of mined metal at Zinc India, 895 kt of pig iron and 101 kt of ferrochrome, reflecting improved operating efficiency alongside the ramp up of new capacities. During the year, we deployed ~₹15,000 crore of growth capex, commissioning key projects including Lanjigarh Train II, the new BALCO smelter, downstream expansions at Jharsuguda, the Debari roaster at Zinc India, and 1.3 GW of power capacity. Our continued focus on operational excellence resulted in lowest costs in last five years at Aluminium and Zinc business.”

Mr. Ajay Goel, CFO, Vedanta, said, “The quarter marks a defining point for Vedanta, with the delivery of our strongest-ever financial performance recording all-time highs in Revenue, EBITDA, and PAT for both the quarter and the full year and a clear positioning for the next phase of growth with Demerger effective from 1st of May ‘26. Our Revenue grew 15% YoY to ₹1,74,075 crore, EBITDA 29% YoY to ₹55,976 crore and PAT at ₹25,096 crore, marking a 22% jump YoY. Our balance sheet strengthened further with Net Debt to EBITDA improving to 0.95x, from 1.22x a year ago, and both CRISIL and ICRA reaffirming VEDL’s credit rating as AA. Pursuing growth with capex investment of ₹14,918 in the year, we continued to reward our shareholders, paying a handsome dividend of ₹34/share and delivering TSR of 48.6%.”

4QFY26 ESG Highlights

* ESG Leadership: Vedanta Aluminium secured second rank in the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the third consecutive year. Cairn Oil & Gas, in its very first participation, placed among the top five companies globally in the Oil and Gas Upstream and Integrated sector, emerging as the highest scorer in India. In the CDP Ratings, Vedanta maintained a strong Climate score of ‘B’, while our Water rating improved from ‘B’ to ‘A minus’.

* Environmental: Vedanta advanced its sustainability agenda in FY26 with renewable energy use rising 52% YoY, GHG intensity down 9.5%, and water recycling up to 94 million m³. Key initiatives include electric forklifts, energy efficiency projects, renewable sourcing, and air quality improvements. We drove lower emissions and strengthened progress toward net water positivity by 2030.

* Social Front: Vedanta invested ₹422 crore in CSR initiatives during FY26, positively impacting 6.95 million lives across the world. The initiatives empowered 2.70 million individuals through skill‑development programs, exceeding the stated ambition of 2.5 million, and provided social welfare support to 30.89 million women and children during the year.

* Revenue:

o Consolidated revenue at ₹51,524 crore, up 29% YoY & 12% QoQ driven by higher LME, volumes, premium, and forex gain

* EBITDA and EBITDA Margin:

o EBITDA increased by 59% YoY & 22% QoQ to ₹18,447 crore mainly driven by higher LME, premiums, forex gains and higher volumes

o EBITDA margin of ~44%, up 915 bps YoY

* Depreciation & Amortization:

o Depreciation & Amortization at ₹1,356 crore for 4QFY26, lower due to accounting treatment as required by Ind AS 105, post NCLT demerger order on 16 December 2025.

* Finance Cost:

o Finance cost is lower 6% QoQ due to lower average borrowings and one‑offs, partly offset by higher borrowing rates

o Lower 21% YoY due to lower average borrowings and lower borrowings rates

* Investment Income:

o 4QFY26 remained stable QoQ and higher 3% YoY due to change in investment mix.

* Taxes:

o ETR for 4QFY26 is 29% as compared to 28% in 4QFY25, mainly due to of actualization of permanent disallowances.

* Profit After Tax

o PAT is ₹9,352 crore, up 89% YoY and 20% QoQ

* Leverage, liquidity, and credit rating:

o Gross debt at ₹ 81,740 crore as on 31st March 2026

o Net debt at ₹ 53,254 crore as on 31st March 2026

o Net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.95x vs 1.22x in 4QFY25

o Cash and cash equivalents position remains strong at ₹ 28,485 crore. The Company follows a Board-approved investment policy and invests in high quality debt instruments with mutual funds, bonds, and fixed deposits with banks

o Both ICRA and CRISIL have reaffirmed AA rating for Vedanta Limited

4QFY26 Awards and Recognitions:

* CSR:

o Aluminium Coal Mines win Best CSR Award for exemplary contribution towards social responsibility, sustainability, and community welfare, for health initiative - Nikshay Mitra (TB elimination program)

o Sijimali wins 'Best CSR Project of the Year Award (Swarna Prashan)

o BALCO Wins National CSR Recognition CSR Impact Root

* Safety:

o HZL recognised at British Safey Council’s International Safety Awards.

o Aluminium Coal Mine wins Safety Management Plat by DGMS – Ministry of Mines

* Business Excellence:

o Hindustan Zinc recognised as Best Organisation for Women 2026 at the 6th edition of ET Edge by The Times Group

o Hindustan Zinc’s Legal Team honoured with the Excellence in Compliance Initiative of the Year

o Vedanta Jharsuguda Honoured with Indian Manufacturer of the Year award by Frost and Sullivan

o FACOR secured two prestigious awards at the Indian Bureau of Mines’ 27th MEMC Week

o Hindustan Zinc was honored with the ICAI Award for Best BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) Report in the Large-cap Manufacturing category

* Sustainability:

o Vedanta and HZL recognised as India’s Most Sustainable Companies by BW Businessworld.

o TSPL wins Water Efficient Award at the CEE Power Generation & Water Management Summit 2026

o TSPL won 2 awards: Biomass Co-firing Excellence & Reducing NSHR Award by Mission Energy Foundation

o Hindustan Zinc as Runner-Up in the Water Stewardship category at the prestigious 16th India Corporate Governance & Sustainability Vision Summit and Awards hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce.

o Sesa Goa won an award in green mining & placed 1st in Mineral Conservation & 2nd in Mineral Beneficiation at MEMC Week.   

Dhan Launches Gold Vault: Enables Indians To Buy Gold & Silver Directly From Exchange

● Gold Vault by Dhan is a first-of-its-kind program that enables Indian Retail Investors to directly buy Gold & Silver live by participating in the MCX bullion futures’ contracts at transparent, Exchange-traded prices

● Gold & Silver transactions on Dhan are backed by SEBI regulated infrastructure of Exchanges (MCX), Clearing Corporations (MCXCCL) and Institutional Vaults.

● Dhan introduces secure storage of Gold & Silver where retail investors can choose to store the bullion assets, and provides flexibility to get physical home delivery at their convenience.

Dhan, one of India’s fastest growing trading & investing platforms, announced the launch of ‘Gold Vault’ - a first-of-its-kind investment product that allows every Indian investor to buy physical Gold & Silver at live prices traded on stock exchanges.

Gold Vault by Dhan operates entirely within SEBI’s capital markets regulatory framework, giving investors a compliant way to buy physical gold and silver coins or assets at live MCX-linked prices. The physical delivery of the settlement is facilitated by MCXCCL with institutional-grade secure vaulting, so investors can securely store their bullion assets.

Traditionally, buying Gold in India has had its own trade-offs between fair pricing, secure ownership, authenticity of Gold or Silver, and lack of regulatory frameworks. Gold Vault by Dhan changes all of this at its core, price discovery happens directly on the exchanges, every purchase is made transparent at real market prices, and investors can choose to trade in Gold or Silver Futures contracts at live exchange rates, and then opt for physical delivery of these bullion assets. This brings trust, purity and security together under the exchange and regulatory frameworks.

Every gram of Gold or Silver that a user buys is settled through MCX / MCXCCL, India's trusted commodity exchange and clearing corporation. The price comes directly from the MCX exchange without markup, hidden spreads, or surprises.

Once the Gold or Silver contracts are physically settled, they are delivered and stored in exchange regulated, MCX - partnered vaults via ComRIS accounts for users. These are the same institutional-grade facilities used by large financial players and now available to retail investors for the first time.

"Gold has always been the most trusted store of value for Indian families, however the experience of actually buying, holding, and trusting digital gold has been outside regulatory purview. While building Gold Vault, we asked a simple question - what would it take for an investor to feel completely safe buying & owning Gold or Silver digitally? The answer was exchange settlement contracts, regulated vaulting, and zero counterparty risk. We built exactly that. Gold Vault by Dhan is the product Indian investors have always wanted, and we're proud to be the first to deliver it," said Mr.Pravin Jadhav, Founder & CEO of Dhan.

"The MCX infrastructure for physical gold settlement has existed for years. No retail platform had ever brought it directly to individual investors. We’ve changed that with Gold Vault by Dhan. By routing every purchase through actual MCX futures settlement and MCXCCL clearing, we've eliminated the structural risks that have quietly plagued digital gold products in India. The price is exchange-benchmarked, the delivery is physically settled, and the storage is institutionally regulated. For the first time, a retail investor gets the same gold ownership framework that sophisticated market participants have always had access to," added Mr.Jay Prakash Gupta, Founder & COO of Dhan.

“This marks a meaningful step forward in making gold investing more transparent, accessible, and secure for investors across India. By combining Exchange-led liquidity and price discovery with regulated infrastructure, investors can now invest in gold via futures with confidence, backed by transparent pricing, settlement, secure vaulting and seamless delivery,” said Ms. Praveena Rai, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, MCX.

Gold Vault by Dhan is available now to all Dhan users on the Dhan app. Investors can get started directly within the app.

About Dhan

Dhan (www.dhan.co) is a technology and product-led investment platform built for Long-Term Investors and Super Traders in India. The platform ranks among the Top 10 stock trading platforms by active clients as per NSE and is known for its innovation-first approach to building transparent, high-performance investing experiences and exceptionally fast speeds for trade execution.

Dhan is headquartered in Mumbai and operated by Raise Securities; Dhan is part of Raise Financial Services (raiseholding.co), a technology-led financial services company that was founded in January 2021 by Pravin Jadhav, along with Alok Pandey, Jay Prakash Gupta, and Raunak Rathi.

Raise Financial Services was recently valued at $1.2 Bn and is backed by Hornbill Capital, MUFG, BEENEXT, and 3one4 Capital, along with the best technology entrepreneurs and leaders from the Indian startup ecosystem. 

MP Tejasvi Surya Inaugurates Shraddha Eye Care Trust Hospital In Padmanabhanagar, Bengaluru

* The Community Centre to Strengthen Eye Care Access in the Region

* The centre will serve as a nodal hub for community-based screening and early detection programs across South Bengaluru, strengthening last-mile eye care delivery

* Shraddha Eye Care Trust has supported over 5+Lakh beneficiaries through sustained outreach, underscoring its long-term commitment to reducing avoidable blindness in Karnataka

In a significant step towards strengthening community healthcare in Bengaluru, Shri Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South, inaugurated the Shraddha Eye Hospital in Padmanabhanagar. Established by the Shraddha Eye Care Trust, the non-profit arm of Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, the centre aims to improve access to affordable, timely eye care and address preventable vision loss among underserved communities in the city.

The inauguration was attended by notable dignitaries, including Prof. Dr. Sri Ganesh, Managing Trustee of Shraddha Eye Care Trust; Dr. Suman Shree R, Trustee of Shraddha Eye Care Trust; and Dr. Sushmitha Sriganesh, Chief Medical Officer of Shraddha Eye Care Trust, along with key donors who have supported the initiative.

During the inauguration, Shri Tejasvi Surya, MP, said, “Through Shraddha Charitable Trust, Nethradhama has conducted more than 90,000 free eye surgeries for patients from economically weaker sections across Karnataka in the last few years. Such large-scale interventions are not just medical services; they restore dignity, independence, and livelihood for thousands of families. It is because of professionals like Prof. Dr. Sri Ganesh and his team that the medical profession continues to command enduring respect.”

“An important insight shared by the doctors stood out. They are increasingly seeing cataract cases among younger people, driven by lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension, setting in earlier than before. This is a reminder that healthcare cannot be confined to hospitals alone. India must work at a population level, with all stakeholders coming together, to build a healthier society rooted in prevention, awareness, and better lifestyles,” Shri Surya added.

Backed by Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, the Shraddha Eye Care Trust represents the organisation’s structured long-term commitment to addressing healthcare inequity. Since its inception in 2002, the Trust has extended eye care services beyond hospital settings into underserved communities across Karnataka. Through sustained outreach, Shraddha has reached 5+ Lakh beneficiaries, conducted 4000+ Eye screening camps, and enabled 90,000+ surgeries so far, focusing on prevention, early detection, and affordable treatment.

At the community level, Shraddha Eye Care Trust Hospital offers end-to-end eye care services, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and surgeries, while also anchoring outreach programmes across Karnataka.

Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Dr. Sri Ganesh outlined the long-term vision behind the initiative and said, “Our Vision is Eye Care for All with a Humane Touch & Our Mission is to Provide affordable eye care with empathy and Kindness & to eliminate avoidable blindness by ensuring that quality eye care reaches everyone, regardless of socio-economic background. A large part of vision loss can be prevented, but this requires better access at the community level. Through Shraddha, we are working to make early detection and treatment more accessible. Expanding such centres is an important step towards building a more inclusive and preventive healthcare system in Bengaluru. We are grateful to Shri Tejasvi Surya for his continued support in strengthening community healthcare initiatives in the city.”

Dr. Sushmitha Sriganesh highlighted the critical importance of accessibility to quality diagnostics and treatment in the charitable eye care domain. She said, “Through Shraddha Eye Care Trust the aim to ensure access to eye care, to continually adopt advanced technology and to train Ophthalmologist and Eye care professionals with a focus on health care social responsibility and commitment to quality eye care without compromise, even in chartable services.”

“Equally, eye banking plays a pivotal role in enabling corneal transplants and restoring vision for patients with corneal blindness. Through Shraddha Eye Bank, our focus is to enhance awareness on eye donation, expand access at the community level, and strengthen trust in eye care systems, ensuring that no patient is left behind due to delayed access to treatment,” Dr. Sushmitha added further.

To mark the occasion, free eye screening camps were conducted for residents in and around Padmanabhanagar, offering consultations, refraction tests, and spectacle distribution. The initiative reflects a focused approach where infrastructure expansion is directly aligned with on-ground community impact.

As Bengaluru continues to evolve as a healthcare hub, initiatives like Shraddha Eye Care Trust are playing a critical role in strengthening preventive care and expanding equitable access to essential services.