WOL3D Presents Creality ShareFest India In Bengaluru, Bringing The 3D Printing Community Together

WOL3D, in collaboration with Creality, successfully hosted Creality ShareFest India – Bengaluru at Hakuna Matata, bringing together 3D printing enthusiasts, creators, professionals, students, innovators, and industry experts for a day filled with technology, conversations, networking, and fun.

Creality ShareFest India was created with a simple vision, to bring the growing 3D printing community together on one platform. The Bengaluru edition gave attendees an opportunity to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, share experiences, discover new possibilities, and build meaningful connections within the industry.

The event also witnessed the presence of key members from the Creality team, including Mr Andrew Hu, Country Manager – India at Creality, and Mr Max, APAC Director at Creality. They interacted with attendees, shared industry insights, and connected with members of the growing 3D printing community in India.

Teams from WOL3D and Creality engaged directly with attendees, sharing knowledge about 3D printing technologies, products, applications, and the evolving opportunities within the industry. The event gave participants a chance to ask questions, exchange knowledge, and connect directly with people working in the 3D printing space.

Creality ShareFest India went beyond technology and product experiences. The event included interactive sessions, engaging activities, games, networking, and discussions, creating an environment where attendees could learn, connect, and have fun at the same time.

A major highlight of the Bengaluru edition was the community interaction. People from different backgrounds came together through their shared interest in 3D printing, discovered each other’s work, exchanged ideas, created new contacts, and opened doors for future collaborations.

“Creality ShareFest India is not just about showcasing 3D printing technology; it is about creating a platform where the community can come together, exchange knowledge, build meaningful connections, and collectively contribute to the growth of the 3D printing ecosystem in India,” said Rahul Chandalia, Managing Director, WOL3D.

Through Creality ShareFest India, WOL3D and Creality aim to strengthen the 3D printing community across India, creating opportunities for makers, creators, students, professionals, businesses, and innovators to connect, learn, collaborate, and grow together.

The Bengaluru edition reflected the true spirit of Creality ShareFest India, bringing people, technology, ideas, and innovation together to shape the future of 3D printing in India.
About WOL3D

WOL3D is one of India’s leading 3D printing ecosystem providers, focused on making 3D printing technology more accessible across the country. Its ecosystem brings together 3D printers, 3D scanners, filaments, laser engravers, 3D printing services, technical support, training, education, and after-sales services, providing end-to-end solutions for individuals, educational institutions, creators, professionals, and businesses.

Through its growing presence, experience centres, industry collaborations, and community-driven initiatives, WOL3D continues to build and strengthen the 3D printing ecosystem in India, helping more people experience, understand, and adopt the technology.
About Creality

Creality is a global 3D printing technology brand offering a wide range of 3D printers and related solutions for makers, creators, educators, professionals, and businesses. With a strong global community and focus on innovation, Creality continues to make 3D printing more accessible and encourage its adoption across different industries and applications. 

Exponent Energy Captures 20% Of The City’s EV 3-Wheeler Market

* Completes 200 EV Retrofits Of ICE Autorickshaws In Bengaluru

* Exponent Energy celebrates the OTO driver community at its Bengaluru facility, marking this milestone in the OTO retrofit journey

Exponent Energy, a Bengaluru-based energy company, has completed 200 EV retrofits of ICE autorickshaws in Bengaluru as part of a four-month pilot through its Exponent OTO platform, as it aims to expand its retrofitment offering across key cities in India.

In just one city, the retrofitted vehicles have covered 1.5Mn+ km and completed 25,000+ charging sessions so far, offering a real-world proof point for the use of EV retrofits in intensive commercial operations. The company has also captured a 20% share of the city’s e-3 wheeler market, reflecting growing demand for electric commercial mobility and Exponent’s rapid-charging technology.

Exponent OTO is Exponent's 3-wheeler mobility platform that brings together best-in-class battery technology, powertrain systems, and vehicle software to enable the electrification of both existing and new commercial 3-wheelers. For existing vehicles, OTO enables ICE 3-wheelers to be retrofitted to electric. For new vehicles, Exponent is now working with OEM partners to integrate their mobility platform into new electric 3-wheelers. The retrofit process can be completed in 24 hours, enabling a quick transition to electric with minimal disruption to drivers’ daily operations. OTO combines 15-minute 0-100% rapid charging with a 140-150 km real-world range and is backed by a 5-year or 3,000-cycle warranty, providing the performance and reliability required for intensive commercial use.

Commenting on the milestone, Ayush Bhargava, Head of Business, Exponent Energy, said, “The 200 retrofits in Bengaluru show that there is a real opportunity to electrify the vehicles already on the road, rather than waiting for them to be replaced. For drivers, the retrofit model offers a more accessible path to EVs while allowing them to continue with the vehicle and service ecosystem they already know. With each increasing kilometer being covered by these retrofit vehicles on road, we are assured that this can work in the real world.”

The path to electrification cannot be based on new vehicle sales alone. With India’s existing commercial vehicle base nearly 10x the new-vehicle market, electrifying vehicles already on the road will be critical to accelerating the transition while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and strengthening energy security.

This is particularly relevant for commercial 3-wheelers, which are used intensively every day. Retrofitting offers a practical pathway to bring these vehicles into the electric ecosystem without waiting for replacement, helping accelerate commercial electrification while reducing the upfront cost and disruption of switching to a new vehicle.

To address the upfront cost of this transition, Exponent ONE, Exponent Energy’s EV financing platform, enables financing for the OTO retrofit kit. By reducing the initial capital requirement, the platform is designed to make EV adoption more accessible to commercial drivers and support a stronger economic case for the transition.

Designed for the demands of commercial driving, OTO helps drivers minimise charging downtime and maximise time on the road. At the same time, its interoperability with standard public and home charging infrastructure gives drivers the flexibility to charge beyond the Exponent network. Since Exponent Energy’s founding in 2020, the company has scaled its technology across India, with 3,500+ EVs powered by Exponent, 200+ charging stations, 2Mn+ rapid charging sessions completed, and over 100Mn+ kilometers covered.

About Exponent Energy:

Exponent Energy, founded in 2020, is a Bengaluru-based full-stack energy company enabling safe and rapid charging for commercial EVs. The proprietary platform combines the battery pack, pump, and connector to deliver full charge in 15 minutes and a 3,000 cycle life warranty for EVs (a new industry standard). With a mission to make electric the better energy choice, Exponent’s stack seamlessly integrates to deliver a holistic charging ecosystem. Its technology, built on standard lithium-ion cells, is scalable and adaptable across multiple commercial vehicle categories.

Exponent has so far raised a total of $65.7 Million in Pre-series A, Series A and B led by Lightspeed, Eight Roads Ventures, TDK Ventures, 360 One, Hitachi Ventures (HV) Fund, YourNest VC, 3one4 Capital, AdvantEdge VC, and the family office of Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman & CEO of Hero MotoCorp.

To know more, visit the official Exponent Energy website: www.exponent.energy

MYCPE ONE Bags Operational Excellence & Quality Award At Asia Pacific HRM Congress Awards

* Recognition at 25th edition of the awards acknowledges the Ahmedabad-based company’s focus on quality, process improvement and people practices

Ahmedabad-headquartered global accounting and professional services platform, MYCPE ONE, has received the Operational Excellence & Quality Award at the 25th Asia Pacific HRM Congress Awards, held in Bengaluru recently.

The award recognises the company’s efforts to strengthen operational processes, maintain quality standards and build systems that support its growing workforce and business operations.

MYCPE ONE has expanded its accounting, professional education, technology and business services. The company has focused on improving processes and adopting technology to support consistent delivery across functions. The company’s employee capacity building and workflow improvements have also formed part of these efforts.

The recognition came as a result of the collective contribution from teams across the organisation, including initiatives to improve internal processes, strengthen delivery standards, adopt new technologies and develop capabilities across functions.

Shalin Parikh, co-founder and CEO, MYCPE ONE, said: “This recognition is thanks to the work of our entire team. Operational excellence comes from consistently improving how we work, collaborate and deliver. As we scale, our focus is to build processes that support growth while maintaining quality, encouraging innovation and keeping our people at the centre of that progress.”

MYCPE ONE provides solutions across accounting talent, professional learning, technology, cybersecurity, digital services and other areas supporting accounting firms and finance professionals.
About MYCPE ONE

MYCPE ONE is an integrated platform serving CPA and accounting firms, along with businesses with solutions spanning offshore staffing, CPE and professional learning, digital marketing, website solutions, benchmarking, cybersecurity, AI implementation, managed IT, and industry news and insights.

Co-founded by Shalin Parikh and Valay Parikh, MYCPE ONE supports thousands of accounting firms and hundreds of businesses through a global workforce and an expanding network of offices and capabilities. 

SPARSH Hospitals Launches ‘Horn Don’t Maadi’ Campaign To Rethink Bengaluru’s Everyday Honking Habit

* World Heart Day 2026 Campaign Urges Bengaluru Motorists To Reduce Unnecessary Honking And Make Everyday Commutes Calmer

Bengaluru’s traffic may be slow, but the honking rarely stops. From traffic signals and bumper-to-bumper roads to moments when there is simply nowhere for vehicles to move, unnecessary honking has become part of the city’s daily commute. This World Heart Day, SPARSH Hospitals has launched ‘Horn Don’t Maadi’, a Bengaluru-focused campaign encouraging motorists to rethink habitual honking and its impact on everyday traffic stress and wellbeing.

The campaign is built around a simple thought: “Can honking move the traffic? If not, what is all this noise doing to us?” While the horn remains an important safety tool, ‘Horn Don’t Maadi’ aims to discourage unnecessary honking driven by frustration, impatience or habit.

The campaign was unveiled at a media briefing in Bengaluru, bringing together SPARSH Hospitals’ leadership and cardiovascular specialists to discuss the relationship between everyday traffic stress, noise and heart health.

“With ‘Horn Don’t Maadi’, we want to turn a familiar Bengaluru experience into a simple moment of awareness. The campaign is not about stopping necessary honking, but about encouraging people to pause and ask whether every honk is really needed. Small changes in everyday behaviour can contribute to a calmer and healthier environment,” said Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Founder, Chairman and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon, SPARSH Group of Hospitals.

From a medical perspective, loud and unexpected noise can trigger the body's stress response, while repeated exposure to stressful environments can contribute to physiological stress over time. Chronic stress is one of several factors that can influence cardiovascular health.

“An occasional honk is not the concern. It is repeated exposure to unnecessary and stressful noise that can add to the body’s stress response. When these stressors are experienced repeatedly, they can contribute to chronic stress, which is one of several factors that influence cardiovascular health,” said Dr. (Prof) Ranjan Shetty, Lead Consultant, Cardiologist and Group Medical Director, SPARSH Hospitals.

As part of the campaign, SPARSH Hospitals will take ‘Horn Don’t Maadi’ to Bengaluru’s roads and communities through public sign-ups, hospital and community engagement, radio and social media interventions, street vox pops, interactive traffic polls and doctor-led conversations. The campaign will also feature influencer-led content under ‘Honk Not Okay Please’.

The initiative is not aimed at eliminating honking from Bengaluru’s roads. Instead, SPARSH Hospitals hopes to make unnecessary and habitual honking less normalised, while reinforcing that the horn should be used whenever safety requires it.

Through ‘Horn Don’t Maadi’, SPARSH Hospitals aims to turn a familiar Bengaluru frustration into a public conversation around mindful commuting, everyday stress and heart health.

Use the horn when safety requires it, not as a default response to traffic.

About SPARSH Hospitals

SPARSH Group of Hospitals is one of Karnataka's leading multispecialty healthcare providers, delivering advanced, technology-enabled care with a strong focus on clinical excellence, innovation, and ethical medical practice. With a network of 8 hospitals, over 1,600 beds, 600+ consultants, and 3,400+ employees, SPARSH offers comprehensive care across 50+ specialties. Having touched over 1.5 million lives and serving patients from more than 14 countries, SPARSH Hospital continues to set benchmarks in patient outcomes while making world-class healthcare accessible across Karnataka and beyond.

As key DPDP Compliance Milestones Approach, 250 Founders And 35 Investors Gather In Bengaluru

* To Make Privacy A Growth Strategy
* The DPDP Zone summit drew 350 attendees, including 250 founders, while 15 startups pitched at an invite-only Demo Session.

DPDP Zone’s Privacy by Design 2026: Winning in the Era of AI, Security & Digital Trust brought together 350 attendees at Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru, eight weeks before the provisions governing Consent Managers under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Rules take effect on 13 November 2026. The gathering included 250 founders and 35 investors and fund representatives, supported by an ecosystem of more than 40 partner organisations.

With substantive provisions of the Act scheduled for enforcement from 13 May 2027, the full-day gathering convened founders, investors, incubators, enterprise leaders, legal experts, cybersecurity practitioners and AI professionals to examine how privacy, security and responsible data practices can become part of building and scaling a business, rather than a last-minute compliance exercise. The focus was on what readiness means in practical terms: product decisions, enterprise sales, customer trust, data practices and fundraising.

Opening the event, Sharath Shyamasunder, Founder and CEO of DPDP Zone and The Startup Zone, said, “Privacy, security and trust can no longer wait. Because waiting is always expensive.”

He challenged the frequently used comparison between data and oil. “Data isn’t oil. Data is us,” he said. “Behind every data point is a person, a customer, an employee, a founder, a child, a family. Privacy is not just about protecting data. It is about protecting people.”

The 35 investors present represented funds ranging from pre-seed to growth, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Kalaari Capital, Blume Ventures, Chiratae Ventures, Inflection Point Ventures, Campus Fund and Venture Catalysts.

A separate, invite-only Demo Session saw 15 startups pitch directly to those investors, creating a practical bridge between founder readiness, governance and access to capital.

Shyamasunder also urged founders to see privacy readiness as a business advantage. “The security and privacy questionnaire arrives before the first meeting with your enterprise client or a VC,” he said. “DPDP could be the GST moment for data privacy. Organisations that adapted early did not just survive. They got faster.”

The programme featured four technical sessions and four panel discussions, covering privacy by design, responsible AI, cybersecurity, founder trust and the role of governance in fundraising.

Dr. Ricky Jha, Founder and CEO of Zerogrey Global and Data Protection Officer at Course5i, led a session on Design by Privacy: The Mirrored Mindset. Archana Moturi, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Assurtiv, addressed responsible AI as a competitive advantage for startups. Shamsheer Khan, Chief Security Officer at fnCyber, spoke on cybersecurity as a growth strategy, while Antra Ahuja of Saga Legal discussed the cost of getting privacy wrong, drawing on lessons from real cases.

Nayaz Ahmed, CEO of JAIN Launchpad, said, “Too often, founders see data protection as an afterthought. We need them to consider it from day one, not as a compliance challenge, but as a way to build trust with their customers.”

The day closed with extended networking across the founder, investor and partner ecosystem.

Privacy by Design 2026 was presented by title sponsors Assurtiv and The Startup Zone, with Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, Startup Karnataka and the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce as strategic partners. Over 40 organisations collaborated as an ecosystem to support the summit, spanning banking, cloud, media, community, and outreach sectors. A full list appears in the notes below.

For more information, visit events.dpdpzone.com.

Turkish Airlines Named Europe's Best Airline For The 11th Time

* Turkish Airlines received three prestigious accolades at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards: "Best Airline in Europe," "World's Best Business Class Catering," and "Best Airline in Southern Europe”. Turkish Airlines also rose to 5th place in Skytrax’s “World’s Best Airlines” ranking.

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other carrier in the world, reinforced its strong standing in the aviation industry by being named "Best Airline in Europe" for the 11th time at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the aviation industry, the awards were presented at a ceremony held on September 18 in London.

In addition to the "Best Airline in Europe" title, Turkish Airlines received the "World's Best Business Class Onboard Catering" award for the 10th time and the "Best Airline in Southern Europe" award for the 13th time. Turkish Airlines also received five additional awards across the Economy and Business Class categories in Europe and Southern Europe, bringing its total number of awards at the ceremony to eight.

Commenting on the awards, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof Murat Şeker said: "We are delighted to be named 'Best Airline in Europe' for the 11th time, and to lead in further categories. This achievement once again demonstrates the international recognition of the high standards we uphold throughout our guests’ travel experience, from service quality to our culinary offering. The fact that these awards are based directly on our passengers’ evaluations makes them particularly meaningful to us. As we bring Turkish hospitality to guests from around the world, we continue to work to further enhance our service quality at every touchpoint. I would like to thank all our colleagues who contributed to this achievement and our guests for their trust in us. As Turkish Airlines, we will continue to proudly represent our country in the skies and continue shaping the future of global aviation.”



Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said: "We congratulate Turkish Airlines on these fabulous achievements at the 2026 World Airline Awards. Being named the Best Airline in Europe, ranking No 5 worldwide, and winning the award for the World's Best Business Class Catering that reflects the partnership with Turkish DO&CO, which continues to set industry benchmarks. Turkish Airlines provide a well-developed product to customers combined with high levels of service hospitality."



Holder of a Guinness World Record for its extensive flight network spanning six continents, Turkish Airlines continues to lead the aviation industry in sustainability, technology, and innovation while carrying Turkish hospitality into the skies. Strengthening its global presence with a service philosophy centered on the passenger experience, the national flag carrier has once again solidified its strong position in international aviation with eight new achievements at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.



Turkish Airlines, Inc.
Directorate of Communications



About Turkish Airlines:

Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 566 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 358 worldwide destinations as 305 international and 53 domestics in 133 countries. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.



About Star Alliance:

Established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, Star Alliance was founded on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service. Today, guided by a vision for a world effortlessly connected, Star Alliance enriches customer journeys and reinforces loyalty by creating tailored solutions that empower member airlines beyond their individual capabilities. The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, United. Star Alliance unites 26 of the world’s leading airlines, providing travelers with seamless access to over 1,150 airports across 190 countries - covering 90% of the world. Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partner Juneyao Airlines. Star Alliance Press Office: Tel: +65 8729 6691 Email: mediarelations@staralliance.com Visit our website or connect with us on social media:

Spotify Launches Flagship Haryanvi 101 Playlist, Reports Over 100% Growth In Haryanvi Music Listening

* Once a regional favourite, Haryanvi music is now finding fans well beyond Haryana and Delhi NCR. The new playlist puts its defining artists and sounds in one place.

Spotify has launched Haryanvi 101, its flagship playlist for one of the fastest-growing regional language music categories on the platform. Haryanvi music listening on Spotify has more than doubled year-on-year as of December 2025, with its audience expanding well beyond Haryana and Delhi NCR. Jaipur, Agra, Meerut, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Bengaluru are now among the top cities for Haryanvi listening on the platform.

Haryanvi pop, hip-hop, folk, and more are all seeing momentum on the platform, and that range is showing up in listening patterns too: Hot Hits Haryanvi has grown by over 29% in the past year, Trending Now Haryanvi by over 58%, and Rap 91 Haryanvi by over 18%. Spotify has been building around this momentum since launching its dedicated Haryanvi Hub in January 2026, and Haryanvi 101 is the latest step in giving listeners more ways into the language's music.

The artists tell that story as well. Banjaare, the Haryanvi duo known for their contemporary take on folk and pop, currently have two songs in the top 10 of Spotify's Weekly Top Songs India chart: Bairan and Barsaat. Dhanda Nyoliwala has taken the language into hip-hop territory, building a loyal audience with tracks like Russian Bandana, with over 240 million streams on Spotify, and Tension. He currently has six tracks on Spotify India's Top 200, and his 2026 album Kohram is in the top 15 of the Weekly Top Albums India chart.

Unni Nambudripad, Head of Editorial, Spotify India, said: “The audience for Haryanvi music was always there, but the emergence of fresh, modern sounds coupled with rooted storytelling is driving the growth of the language to a whole new level. Today, nearly 100 Haryanvi artists feature in Spotify’s Top 5,000 artists in India, proving how rapidly this talent pool is expanding. Our flagship playlist IP, Haryanvi 101, will help accelerate this growth and seamlessly connect these artists with fans not just across India, but across the world.”

Dhanda Nyoliwala said, “Streaming has changed the way regional music can travel. As a Haryanvi artist, I’ve seen my music reach listeners in places I never expected, and having six songs in Spotify India’s Top 200 at the same time is special for me. It shows that when the music connects, the language doesn’t have to be a boundary. The launch of Haryanvi 101 is exciting because it gives Haryanvi music another dedicated space to reach listeners across the country and discover the artists and sounds coming out of Haryana. The vision I had for Haryanvi is becoming a reality. I pray the next generation takes it even higher.”

Banjaare said, “When we started making music, we never imagined that songs in Haryanvi would travel this far. The journey from ‘Bairan’ to ‘Barsaat’ and seeing ‘Barsaat’ connect with listeners across the country has been very special for us. It shows us that you can stay rooted in your language and still reach people who may not speak it. The launch of Haryanvi 101 is exciting because it brings together more of the music being made in Haryanvi today, and we hope it helps even more people discover the sound and feel proud of where it comes from.”

Haryanvi music is no longer a regional story. With more artists finding their voice in the language and more listeners finding them across the country, it's a sound that's just getting started.

Karnataka Must Take Growth Beyond Bengaluru, Strengthen Industry-Academia Links: Dr. M. V. Rajeev Gowda

Karnataka’s next phase of growth must move beyond Bengaluru by strengthening industry-academia linkages and spreading the State capital’s research, innovation and technology capabilities across the State, former Rajya Sabha member Dr M. V. Rajeev Gowda said on Saturday.

Addressing the 4th Edition of the Leadership Summit 2026 organized by Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce's (BCIC), Dr Gowda said “Beyond Bengaluru” should not be limited to attracting companies to other cities but must create stronger connections between industry, educational institutions and research centres.

He said Bengaluru had enormous research capabilities but inadequate industry-academia linkages were preventing the conversion of talent and research into patents, products and commercial innovation.

“Bengaluru is filled with research centres and especially multinational research centres. They are tapping our brains. We are letting our brains stay idle as far as this dimension is concerned,” he said.

Dr Gowda said he had launched the Bengaluru Research and Innovation Network to map research capabilities and connect industry with academia.

He also warned that artificial intelligence could disrupt entry-level employment and called for stronger internships, mentoring and industry-led preparation of young people for the AI and post-AI era.

As BCIC entered its Golden Jubilee year, President CA K Ravi said the Chamber would use the year-long celebrations to strengthen its global stature and engagement with Karnataka’s economic landscape.

He said BCIC would focus on sustainable industrial growth, ease of doing business and technological transformation while strengthening its role as a catalyst for trade and investment.

Meanwhile, former DRDO distinguished scientist, Padma Shri Dr Prahlada Ramarao said, India was poised to become one of the world’s most sought-after destinations for design, manufacturing and delivery, citing the transformation of Indian industry over the past four decades.

“Today, most of the industries, particularly medium and small-scale industries, can do engineering, design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, testing and delivery,” he said.

Dr Ramarao said global companies from Europe, Israel and Southeast Asia were increasingly looking to India for designing, manufacturing and testing products because of the country’s cost, quality and delivery advantages.

“You tell me what you need, I will make it. This is the level to which Indian industry has matured,” he said.

He called for stronger testing infrastructure, strategic-material capabilities and new business models that would enable MSMEs to work together through product-oriented consortia.

The Golden Jubilee logo was unveiled by Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Custodian of the Royal House of Mysuru and Member of Parliament from Mysuru-Kodagu, marking the beginning of BCIC’s year-long celebrations.

The summit brought together business and industry leaders to deliberate on leadership, technology, sustainability, resilience and the changing global economic environment. Also the BCIC Leadership Forum Brochure for 2026-27 was released on the occasion.

The other eminent speakers who addressed the gathering were:
Dr. Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, Managing Trustee, Adamya Chetana,
Mr. F. R. Singhvi, Joint Managing Director, Sansera Engineering Limited, Mr. Parag Dani, CEO-GAP, Reliance Retail, Padma Shri Mr. Shekar Naik, Former Captain, Indian Blind Cricket Team and Mr. Abhinay Choudhari, Co-Founder, LaundryMate (Co-Founder, BigBasket). 

No Deadlock At The Board Meeting On September 17, 2026; A Casting Vote Cannot Revive A Stillborn Resolution

* A question was put to the Board, and the Articles of Association (AoA) answered it. Tata Sons cannot now disown the very rights they defended under their AoA before the Supreme Court.

The Articles of Association (AoA) of Tata Sons do not leave any decision of the Board to a mere head count of Directors. They provide that no decision can be taken unless it has the affirmative support of at least a majority of the Directors nominated by the Tata Trusts, who hold approximately 66% of the Company. This is a separate condition under the AoA.

There are two Tata Trusts nominees on the Board of Tata Sons. Majority amongst two is two and not one. On September 17, 2026, one such Director voted against the resolution. Thus, the affirmative support of Tata Trusts Nominee Directors as mandated by the AoA was not given. The condition failed, and so did the resolution. The Chairman’s casting vote is available only where there is equality of votes at the overall board level. It does not apply amongst Tata Trusts’ Nominee Directors. Whether the result of the vote was 4:1, or any other figure, is irrelevant. A condition is either met, or it is not. In this case the condition was not met.

It is now being suggested that a refusal of support amounts to a deadlock which would paralyse the Company and that the Chairman of the meeting was therefore entitled to resolve the position by a casting vote. There was no paralysis and there was no deadlock. The Board put a question, and the AoA answered it in the negative. The exercise of a protective right conferred by a company's own constitution is not a deadlock; it is that constitution working as it was written to work.

The resolution to reappoint Mr N. Chandrasekaran as the Chairman of Tata Sons, considered at the Board meeting on September 17, 2026, was not validly passed and has no legal effect. In the eyes of the law, it is void ab initio.

Articles of Association are not a convenience to be relied upon when they help and ignored when they don’t: Tata Sons is not at liberty to take this position, because it has already taken the opposite one and won in the Supreme Court. In the proceedings arising out of the removal of Mr Cyrus Mistry, the affirmative voting rights of the Trusts' Nominee Directors under Articles 104B and 121 were squarely in issue. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal held them to be oppressive, and the complainants asked that they be deleted or confined. Tata Sons resisted that attempt. It defended these rights as a legitimate protection agreed between the shareholders, and it argued that far from being oppressive they were in.