JP Nagara SOCIAL Introduces An Exclusive 15-Inch Wood-Fired Pizza Menu For Bengaluru

JP Nagara SOCIAL is expanding its dining experience with the launch of an exclusive Wood-Fired Pizza Menu, curated specially for the Bengaluru neighbourhood. Bringing 15-inch, large-format pizzas to the neighbourhood, the new menu marks the first time that wood-fired pizzas are being served at any SOCIAL outlet in the country. Baked in a wood-fired oven for a crisp, smoky crust, the pizzas are designed to be generous and shareable, with flavours ranging from classic Margherita and Quattro Formaggi to locally inspired options such as ghee roast flavours with a garlic punch, and wood-fire roasted peri peri chicken.

At the heart of the new menu is the pizza dough, prepared to bring out the signature texture of a wood-fired pizza: crisp at the base, airy around the edges, and lightly smoky from the oven. The 15-inch format makes the pizzas ideal for sharing, whether over a team lunch, an easy afternoon meal, or a table full of food with friends. With this menu, JP Nagara SOCIAL brings together the craft of wood-fired pizzas with the familiar, flavour-forward combinations that guests expect from SOCIAL.

The menu has been designed for all kinds of cravings from classic comfort to loaded, indulgent combinations. Guests can choose from vegetarian favourites like the classic Margherita, layered with pesto, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and more, the Green Flag Pizza, Quattro Formaggi - the ultimate four cheese pizza, Earthy mushrooms meets fiery Guntur chilli aioli - Chill Maadi Chilli Aioli, Tikka It Easy Pizza layered with smoky tandoori paneer tikka, The Ghee-Licious Pizza spread with paneer ghee roast with hot ghee drizzle, pickled onion and garlic aioli.

The non-vegetarian selection brings in bolder, meatier flavours with options like The Tikka Me Away Pizza topped with yellow cheddar, The Ghee-Nius Pizza – the genius combination of chicken as ghee roast, Hyd Your Pizza - Hyderabadi coriander chicken, Peri peri chicken, roasted bell peppers and mozzarella, Peri The Pizza, Enthu BBQ Pizza with caramelised onion and feta crumble, Start-Up Pepper-Bro-Ni Pizza - classic Pepperoni with smoked scamorza, parmesan and arugula, and the loaded The Meat Cute Pizza with pork sausages and pork pepperoni in one pizza.

Speaking about the launch, Chef Arvinda Poojari, Executive Chef – South at Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., said, “At SOCIAL, food has always been about comfort, familiarity and a little bit of surprise. With the Wood-Fired Pizza Menu at JP Nagara SOCIAL, we wanted to bring in the joy of freshly baked, smoky, generously topped pizzas while still keeping the Bangalore flavours fun and rooted in what our guests enjoy. From Guntur chilli aioli and paneer tikka to peri peri chicken, ghee roast and pepperoni, every pizza has been built to feel familiar, but with that unmistakable SOCIAL spin.”

With its crackling crusts, fresh-from-the-oven warmth, and a mix of classic, Indian-inspired and globally loved toppings, the Wood-Fired Pizza Menu adds a new reason to drop by JP Nagara SOCIAL. So, whether you’re looking for the best restaurants in Bangalore for a team lunch, an easy afternoon meal, or a table full of pizzas with the gang, this one fits right in.  

Ten x You Accelerates Growth Journey With INR 50 Crore ARR In Eight Months; Targets 2.5 X Scale-Up By December 2026

Homegrown sports and athleisure brand Ten x You has announced a strong growth trajectory within months of launch, achieving an annual run rate of approximately INR 50 crore within eight months of operations. Building on this momentum, the company is targeting a 2.5X scale-up in its business by December 2026, driven by portfolio expansion, channel growth, and increasing consumer adoption.

Founded with the vision of transforming India from a sports-loving nation into a sports-playing nation, Ten x You is rapidly emerging as a rising player in India's evolving sportswear and athleisure market. The brand offers a growing portfolio across footwear, apparel, cricket, court sports, running, walking, and recovery categories, designed specifically to meet the needs of Indian consumers.

Ten x You has rapidly built a strong connection with consumers across channels, reaching over 50,000 customers through its D2C platform, marketplaces, and offline retail presence. Over the last few months, the brand has witnessed significant momentum, recording more than 200% growth in customer traction between February 2026 and May 2026. The company is also seeing encouraging signs of loyalty and repeat engagement, with 15% of consumers returning to shop again on its D2C platform, reflecting strong consumer confidence in the brand's product quality, comfort, and performance.

Commenting on the growth trajectory, Karthik Gurumurthy, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ten x You, said, "The response to Ten x You validates our belief that Indian consumers are looking for sportswear that combines performance, comfort, and accessibility. Our focus has been on building products specifically for Indian consumers, whether through comfort-led design, fit, or affordability. As we expand across categories and channels, we remain committed to making high-quality sportswear accessible to a much wider audience and enabling more Indians to participate in sport.”

A key differentiator for Ten x You has been its focus on creating products tailored for Indian consumers. The brand collaborates with leading design experts and manufacturing partners across Germany, Portland, Taiwan, and Asia to bring global innovation, material technology, and performance engineering to Indian consumers. Its products are designed keeping Indian requirements in mind, including wider foot profiles, climate conditions, and everyday comfort needs.

The company plans to further expand into fitness footwear and open footwear segments over the coming months. As part of its next phase of growth, Ten x You aims to establish a presence across the country's leading retail and distribution channels by Q3 FY27. The company is strategically prioritising D2C for launches and brand building, marketplaces for premium product visibility and accessibility, speciality sports stores for cricket-focused categories, and Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) to strengthen product experience and consumer engagement. The brand is targeting the launch of its first EBO by the end of 2026. Beyond India, Ten x You has already begun catering to international demand across markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, and other South Asian countries, reflecting the growing appeal of its India-first sportswear proposition among global consumers.  

Raptee.HV Announces Partnership With IDFC FIRST Bank For Electric Motorcycle Financing

* Partnership with one of India’s leading new-age banks strengthens Raptee.HV’s commitment to building an accessible electric motorcycle ownership ecosystem

Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based electric motorcycle OEM pioneering the use of electric car high-voltage technology (HV-Tec) in two-wheelers, has partnered with one of India’s largest EV financiers in a major push to democratise ownership of electric motorcycles in India.

The collaboration aims to break down the biggest remaining barrier to electric motorcycle adoption – financing, by offering customers attractive loan terms, faster approvals, flexible repayment options, and an end-to-end seamless purchase experience.

Speaking about the partnership, Dinesh Arjun, CEO & Co-Founder of Raptee.HV said, “For most customers, the decision to switch to electric is not just about the motorcycle itself; it's about how easy and convenient the entire ownership experience is. At Raptee.HV, we have always focused on removing friction at every step of that journey, whether it's charging, service, insurance, or financing. Through our partnership, customers can now benefit from easier access to financing and a smoother purchase experience, making it simpler to own an electric motorcycle. This partnership is another important step towards accelerating the adoption of electric motorcycles across India."

In addition to IDFC FIRST Bank, Raptee.HV has already partnered with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and Shriram Finance and is actively onboarding more retail finance partners. The company has also tied up with leading insurers -M/s. Muthoot Risk Insurance and Broking Services (P) Ltd. as their preferred insurance service provider for their entire dealership network, in association with leading general insurance companies.

The partnership will enable customers to access financing solutions as part of their Raptee.HV purchase journey, helping reduce barriers associated with upfront purchase costs.

About Raptee.HV

Raptee.HV is a Chennai-based full-stack electric motorcycle company building high-voltage electric motorcycles for the Indian market. Founded by engineers with experience across Tesla, Wipro, and global mobility companies, Raptee.HV is pioneering the use of electric car technology in two-wheelers through its proprietary HV-Tec platform. The company's motorcycles are compatible with the CCS2 public charging standard and are designed to deliver a no-compromise riding experience by combining performance, charging convenience, intelligent software, and advanced vehicle engineering. https://www.rapteehv.com/#overview  

Wipro Advances Enterprise AI Leadership With An Applied AI Center Of Excellence For Claude Models, Powered By Anthropic

* Leveraging Wipro Intelligence™ to deliver business outcomes with Anthropic’s Claude models through repeatable delivery methodologies and enterprise-grade execution.

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced the launch of its Applied AI Center of Excellence (CoE) for Claude models powered by Anthropic, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating enterprise AI impact. The CoE was inaugurated at its Bengaluru innovation hub, and is a key initiative under the newly formed AI-Native Business & Platforms Unit.

The CoE strengthens Wipro’s ability to scale enterprise AI adoption using Claude models. These capabilities are integrated across the Wipro Intelligence™ stack – including delivery, functional, and industry platforms, to embed AI into core business workflows across industries.

Wipro has been building a global talent pool of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) trained on Claude models, with a deep understanding of model behaviour and real-world application. These engineers operate within client environments, combining knowledge of business processes and technology landscapes with hands-on model expertise. The objective is to accelerate AI integration into workflows and deliver clear, measurable outcomes, reflecting a ‘proof over promise’ approach that underpins Wipro’s AI strategy.

The Applied AI CoE for Claude also serves as a hub to accelerate the development of AI-native platforms and industry solutions across Mortgage, Healthcare, Airlines, Manufacturing and Consumer sectors. Claude models are embedded into Wipro’s platforms to enable co-innovation with clients in live environments, while also scaling AI adoption across Wipro’s own Finance, HR, and Sales functions as part of its internal transformation.

A key differentiator in Wipro’s enterprise AI strategy is the certification of 10,000 Front-Line Delivery Experts on their use of Claude over the next 18 months. This program is designed to build a strong base of practitioners capable of designing, deploying, and operating AI-enabled systems in complex enterprise environments.

“Wipro is strengthening its enterprise AI leadership with the Applied AI Center of Excellence for Claude models, powered by Anthropic”, said Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wipro Limited. “This marks a fundamental shift in how we deliver, and advances our strategy of being consulting-led and AI-powered. By combining the power of Claude models with our deep domain and enterprise expertise, we are driving measurable business outcomes for our clients. Embedding Forward Deployed Engineers within client environments, alongside integrating AI across our own operations, enables us to accelerate enterprise-scale adoption with a clear focus on business value.”

This CoE is a significant step in Wipro’s journey to operate as an AI-native enterprise, bringing together platform integration, deep model expertise, and embedded delivery to help clients adopt AI at scale and unlock its full potential.

About Wipro Limited

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our consulting-led approach and the Wipro Intelligence™ unified suite of AI-powered platforms, solutions and transformative offerings, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions to build intelligent and sustainable businesses. The Wipro Innovation Network – part of the Wipro Intelligence™ suite – underpins our commitment to client-centric co-innovation and co-creation by bringing together capabilities from the innovation labs and partner labs, academia, and global tech communities. With over 240,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Air India Express Commences Daily Direct Flights Connecting Pune And Amritsar

The airline now connects the spiritual capital of Punjab with Maharashtra's major cultural & educational hub with daily direct flights

Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Pune and Amritsar. The inaugural flight departed from Pune on June 15, marking the launch of the new service and providing travellers with convenient access to Amritsar, renowned for its spiritual, cultural, historical, and culinary experiences. The direct connection offers convenient travel options for leisure travellers, pilgrims, students and business travellers.

Travellers can now book their flights, ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, Xpress Ahead priority services and more on the airline’s website airindiaexpress.com, mobile app, and all major booking channels.

The new service operates daily, departing Pune at 01:20 hrs and arrives in Amritsar at 04:10 hrs. The return flight will depart Amritsar at 05:00 hrs and arriving in Pune at 07:50 hrs.

Schedule effective from 15th June 2026 (all timings are local)
Departure	Arrival	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Frequency
Pune	Amritsar	01:20	04:10	Daily
Amritsar	Pune	05:00	07:50	Daily

 

Amritsar, the spiritual and cultural heart of Punjab, is home to the revered Golden Temple, one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in the world. The city is also known for the historic Jallianwala Bagh memorial and the vibrant Attari-Wagah Border ceremony, drawing visitors from across India and abroad. Renowned for its rich culinary traditions, heritage architecture, and warm hospitality, Amritsar offers an immersive cultural experience.

Pune, often referred to as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, blends historical significance with modern urban development. The city is known for landmarks such as Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace, and Sinhagad Fort, while also serving as a major hub for education, information technology, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Pune’s pleasant climate, thriving food culture, and proximity to popular destinations in the Western Ghats make it a preferred destination for both business and leisure travellers.

With the launch of this service, Air India Express now operates about 105 weekly flights from Pune, connecting the city directly to 12 destinations including Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. From Amritsar, Air India Express operates 24 weekly flights, connecting the city to Delhi, Dubai, Pune, and Sharjah.

Through its recently launched campaign, ‘Xpress Wali Baat Hai’, featuring acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi, Air India Express highlights the airline’s signature experience, including comfortable seating, ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, warm Indian hospitality, and a growing network that enhances connectivity across domestic and international destinations.

About Air India Express

Air India Express is A Tata Enterprise, operating over 500 daily flights that connect 43 domestic and 16 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.

Beyond One-Style Investing: Why Adaptability Matters In Uncertain Markets

India’s equity markets have created significant long-term wealth for investors. Over the years, those who stayed invested with patience and discipline have participated in the country’s growth story driven by rising consumption, infrastructure development, digitisation and the expansion of Indian enterprises across sectors.

The strength of this journey is visible in the scale of Indian markets. India’s market capitalisation stood at around USD 5.09 trillion in February 2026, after touching an all-time high of about USD 5.66 trillion in September 2024. The market capitalisation of NSE-listed companies had earlier crossed the USD 5 trillion milestone in 2024, with NSE noting that the journey from USD 4 trillion to USD 5 trillion took only around six months.

But market journeys are rarely smooth.

Bull runs, corrections, sector rotations and global disruptions have all been part of the wealth-creation path. The current environment is no different. While India’s long-term growth outlook remains strong with the IMF projecting India’s real GDP growth at 6.5% in 2026 investors today are also navigating global uncertainty, shifting interest-rate expectations, geopolitical developments and changing market leadership.

Uncertainty Can Also Create Opportunity

In such an environment, the question for investors is not whether markets will remain volatile. They likely will. The more important question is whether investors are prepared to participate through volatility with the right approach.

This is especially relevant at a time when equity participation in India is expanding. NSE investor accounts crossed 25 crore in February 2026, while the number of unique registered investors stood at 12.7 crore as of January 31, 2026. Over the five years ending February 11, 2026, the Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 delivered annualised returns of 11.3% and 13.7%, respectively reinforcing the role of equities in long-term wealth creation, despite interim volatility. (NSE India)

However, investing during uncertain times requires more than optimism. It requires flexibility.

Why One-Style Investing May Not Be Enough

For years, many investors have relied on one dominant investment style. Some prefer value, looking for companies that appear attractively priced. Others look for quality, focusing on companies with strong balance sheets and stable earnings. Some follow momentum, investing in businesses showing strong price or earnings trends, while others prefer lower-volatility companies for relative stability.

Each of these styles has its own strength. But no single style works in every market condition.

A strategy that performs well during a broad market rally may not lead during a volatile phase. A quality-focused approach may offer resilience in one cycle, while value or momentum may lead in another. As market leadership keeps changing, investors may need to think beyond a one-style approach.

Adaptability Is Becoming More Important

This is why adaptability is becoming increasingly important in portfolio construction.

Rather than depending entirely on one investment style, investors are gradually looking at approaches that can balance different market signals. Multi-factor investing, for instance, brings together factors such as quality, value, momentum and low volatility within a structured framework.

The idea is not to predict which style will perform next, but to create a more balanced approach that can respond better as market conditions evolve.

For retail investors, this shift is important. Wealth creation is not only about entering the market at the perfect time. It is also about staying invested with discipline, reducing over-dependence on one theme or style, and choosing solutions backed by a robust investment process.

Why Institutional Discipline Matters

While investment frameworks are important, long-term wealth creation also depends on the quality, consistency and discipline of the institution managing investor assets.

Tata AIA Life Insurance has focused on helping customers participate in India’s growth story through professionally managed, market-linked investment solutions backed by disciplined investment processes, portfolio diversification and research-led investing.

This commitment is reflected across several of Tata AIA Life Insurance’s equity-oriented funds, which have delivered strong long-term performance across market cycles.

Tata AIA Fund Performance (*CAGR- Last 5 Years) & Inception

Fund	Inception	Fund Return (%)- Last 5 Years	Benchmark return (%)- 5 years	Fund Return(%)- Since Inception	Benchmark return (%)- Since Inception
Top 200 Fund	Jan-09	18.03%	12.01%	18.09%	14.35%
Multi Cap Fund	Oct-15	17.65%	12.01%	19.21%	11.76%
India Consumption Fund	Oct-15	18.37%	12.01%	18.87%	11.76%

Source: Tata AIA Life Insurance. As of April 30, 2026. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Inception Dates: Top 200 Fund: 12 Jan 2009, Multi Cap Fund: 05 Oct 2015, India Consumption Fund: 05 Oct 2015.

SFIN: Top 200 Fund ULIF 027 12/01/09 ITT 110| Multi Cap Fund ULIF 060 15/07/14 MCF 110| India Consumption Fund ULIF 061 15/07/14 ICF 110

As investors seek to capture India’s long-term growth opportunity with greater balance and resilience, diversified and rules-based approaches are becoming increasingly relevant, especially when backed by disciplined institutional investment management.

Note: Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Market-linked investments are subject to market risks.
Investors can explore more information about these funds and Tata AIA’s investment solutions at www.tataaia.com.

Meet Literary Icons Anita Nair, Harinder Singh Pelia & Abhijeet Mukherjee At Big Bangalore Book Fest At Bhartiya Mall Of Bengaluru

Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru invites book lovers, aspiring writers, students, and families to immerse themselves in the world of stories, ideas, and inspiration at the Big Bangalore Book Fest. In association with Crossword Bookstores, the festival features a curated series of author interactions, discussions, book signings, and exclusive meet-and-greet sessions. Kicking off this edition of the festival are celebrated literary voices Anita Nair, Harinder Singh Pelia, and Abhijeet Mukherjee, who will engage readers through exclusive author meet-and-greet sessions, offering insights into their books, creative journeys, and the stories behind their work.

As Bengaluru's vibrant reading culture continues to flourish, the Big Bangalore Book Fest offers visitors a unique opportunity to connect with acclaimed authors, discover the inspiration behind bestselling books, and experience the transformative power of literature through meaningful conversations.

Meet Harinder Singh Pelia – 20th June | 5:30 PM

On June 20, readers can meet Harinder Singh Pelia, author of Who the F**k Are You and The Psychology of Marketing. A marketing leader, entrepreneur, and storyteller, Pelia is known for translating complex ideas on branding, personal growth, and marketing into practical insights. His session will explore his writing journey, the ideas behind his bestselling books, and how readers can build their own unique identity in an increasingly competitive world.

Meet Abhijeet Mukherjee – 20th June | 6:30 PM

Later that evening, readers will have the opportunity to interact with Abhijeet Mukherjee, entrepreneur-turned-author of 7 Rules for a Calm Mind in a Chaotic World. Drawing from personal experiences and years of writing on mental well-being, productivity, and self-discovery, Mukherjee's book offers practical tools for finding clarity and resilience in an increasingly fast-paced world. His session will explore the inspiration behind his book, his writing journey, and practical insights on cultivating a calmer, more purposeful life.

Meet Anita Nair – 27th June I 5 PM

On June 27, readers will have the opportunity to interact with Anita Nair, one of India's most acclaimed contemporary authors. Renowned for works such as Ladies Coupé, Mistress, and Eating Wasps, Nair's session will offer audiences a glimpse into her creative process, inspirations, and experiences as one of India's most respected literary voices.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover these exclusive sessions, which offer opportunities for author interactions, interviews, photographs, and stories on Bengaluru's growing literary community.

Event: Big Bangalore Book Fest
Venue: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru
Partner: Crossword Bookstores

The Big Bangalore Book Fest is organised in association with Crossword Bookstore, and the sessions promise to be a highlight for readers, aspiring writers, and literary enthusiasts alike.