SAP Empowers Developers To Drive The Business AI Revolution

Innovations and partnerships including a new collaboration with Snowflake equip developers to turn business data and AI into real business outcomes 

At SAP TechEd 2025, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) brings AI deep into the development process to level up how developers build. New AI-driven capabilities in the SAP Build solution, an expanding data ecosystem and powerful Joule Agents empower developers to move from idea to impact with unprecedented speed and confidence. As AI transforms the nature of professional work, SAP also pledges to equip 12 million people worldwide with AI-ready skills by 2030.

“SAP’s announcements today give developers the tools they need to deliver at the speed of AI,” said Muhammad Alam, member of the Executive Board of SAP SE. “Innovations across SAP’s unique flywheel of applications, data and AI put developers in the drivers’ seat – where they belong.”

Opening the Developer Ecosystem

SAP Build, the company’s flagship solution for enterprise application development and automation, now gives developers more freedom to build, extend, and automate using the tools they love most.

For instance, developers who prefer agentic development solutions like Cursor, Claude Code, Cline, and Windsurf can now use SAP development frameworks with new SAP Build local Model Context Protocol Servers. Visual Studio Code users will be able to access SAP Build capabilities directly in their development environment with a new SAP Build extension. This extension will also be made available later on Open VSX Registry for other development environments. SAP and n8n also announced plans for an integration so Joule Studio agents and n8n agents can work together.

And with new agent building capabilities in Joule Studio, developers have the tools they need to extend SAP’s ready-to-use agents and build new agents grounded in SAP business data and context that can act autonomously based on changing business conditions.

Putting Data to Work

Every intelligent application starts with trusted data. SAP is giving developers more ways to put that data to work through SAP Business Data Cloud.

The solution now connects with more of the data and AI platforms developers use every day. A new SAP Snowflake solution extension for SAP Business Data Cloud brings Snowflake’s fully managed data and AI capabilities directly to SAP customers, giving them the flexibility to choose the right compute and storage for each data and AI workload, while maintaining governance, interoperability and business context. SAP also announced a new SAP Business Data Cloud Connect partnership with Snowflake. This complements existing integrations with Databricks and Google Cloud, giving developers more freedom to choose how they work with SAP data.

With a new data product studio capability in SAP Business Data Cloud, developers can turn raw data into ready-to-use assets known as data products that support analytics, AI and application development.

An expanded capability in the SAP HANA Cloud knowledge graph engine can automatically generate knowledge graphs. This capability maps relationships across SAP database tables, columns, and data models, revealing how data fits together and why it matters. Developers will be able to see how their data connects across systems and uncover underlying business insights.

Bringing AI Autonomy to Life

SAP is evolving its AI portfolio to give developers the intelligence and orchestration power they need to take AI from insight to action.

SAP introduced its first enterprise relational foundation model, a new class of AI that predicts business outcomes rather than the next word in a sentence. SAP-RPT-1, or the first-generation Relational Pre-trained Transformer, can make fast and accurate predictions for common business scenarios like delivery delays, payment risk, or sales order completion. SAP launched a free playground environment for developers today.

New AI assistants in Joule coordinate multiple agents across workflows, departments, and applications, bringing automation and autonomy to life. These assistants plan, initiate, and complete complex tasks spanning finance, supply chain, HR, and beyond. Today, SAP introduces new agents built for technical users. For example, an agent for business process analysis will help teams understand how processes run, identify inefficiencies, and uncover opportunities to optimize workflows and drive measurable improvements. 

Lastly, as AI changes the nature of work for everyone, SAP is pledging to equip 12 million people worldwide with AI-ready skills by 2030. Through its partnership with online learning platform Coursera, SAP will expand hands-on training and certification programs that integrate practical AI tools, making AI more accessible to people everywhere.

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Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd Announces Q2 Results FY 2025-2026

Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL), one of the leading Paint companies in India at the Board meeting announced its unaudited results for the second quarter of financial year 2025-26. For the quarter, the company declared Net revenue of

Rs. 1871.02 Crores, a growth of 0.4 % over the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

EBIDTA was at Rs. 211.85 Crores, a de-growth of 1.5 % over the same quarter of the previous year. PBT was at Rs. 184.39 Crores, a de-growth of 4.0 % over the same quarter of the previous year.

For the half year net revenue was at Rs. 3958.44 Crores, a growth of 1.1% over the same period of the previous year. EBIDTA was at Rs. 523.82 Crores, a de-growth of 4.7 % over the same period of the previous year. PBT was at Rs. 494.47 Crores, a de-growth of 4.1 % over the same period as the previous year.

Commenting on the results, Mr. Pravin Chaudhari, Managing Director, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd said, “During the quarter, growth in the Automotive segment was sustained. This momentum is expected to sustain. Company also saw good growth in Performance Coating. Going forward this segment is also expected to do well on the back of good order flows. Both Automotive and Performance Coatings are expected to benefit from boost in demand due to the cut in GST for the Auto majors and other OEMs as well as infrastructure push.  

Overall demand in Decorative was affected due to heavy and extended monsoons. The company continues to do well in areas of Construction chemicals, waterproofing, wood finishes and projects. A shorter Diwali season and continued monsoons could impact growth in the short term.  

Raw material prices remained benign though there was considerable volatility witnessed in the forex markets along with Geopolitical uncertainty.

Looking forward we expect the momentum in both Automotive and Performance coatings to remain strong and a gradual recovery in Decorative.”

Outlook of Indian Paint Industry: 

The size of domestic paint industry is estimated at around Rs. 77500 crores as of March 2025. The good growth in infrastructure, core sector as well as automobile and real estate is likely to have a positive effect on the overall demand of paint for the industry in the long run.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Posts Strong Growth With 6.50 Lakh Unit Sales In October 2025

Registered 9% year-on-year growth in total sales over last year.

 Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total sales of 6,50,596 units in October 2025. This includes 5,98,952 units in domestic sales and 51,644 units in exports.

HMSI registered a 9% year-on-year (YOY) growth compared to October 2024 and 15% month-on-month (MOM) growth in total sales compared to September 2025.

For the Year-to-Date (YTD) period of FY26 (April–October 2025), HMSI recorded total sales of 36,41,612 units, comprising 32,78,451 units sold domestically and 3,63,161 units exported.

HMSI’s Key Highlights of October 2025:

Road Safety: HMSI continued its commitment towards road safety by organizing awareness campaigns across various cities nationwide including Siwan, Mathura, Jhunjhunu, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Jalna, Lucknow, Kannur and Hubballi. These campaigns encouraged responsible road behaviour through interactive learning.

HMSI also celebrated the 8th anniversary of its Traffic Training Park in Karnal, Haryana and 5th anniversary of its Safety Driving Education Centre (SDEC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka continuing its journey of fostering safer road habits in India.

HMSI held a Road Safety Convention in Jabalpur encouraging principals and teachers to build road safety awareness among children from an early age.

Corporate Social Responsibility:  As part of its efforts to help build safer communities and to take a step forward towards Honda’s global vision of a collision-free society by 2050, Honda India Foundation (HIF) handed over a total of 200 specially equipped Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicles to Chandigarh, Rajasthan and Karnataka Police as part of its ‘Sadak Sahayak: Surakshit Marg, Surakshit Jiwan’ project. This initiative focusses on creating safer roads and enabling faster on-ground response to enhance public safety mechanisms across the states.

HIF launched Honda Road Safety Ambassadors Program at Honda Samajik Vikas Kendra, Naurangpur, along with the flag off of ‘Sadak Suraksha Express’, road safety awareness initiatives designed to educate communities on safe driving practices and pedestrian behaviour. Furthering its efforts towards skill development, HIF also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), Government of Gujarat to launch a Skill Enhancement Program at Ganpat University in Mehsana, Gujarat.

Corporate: HMSI achieved a significant milestone of 35 million sales for its popular Activa range, reflecting its strong connect with customers across India as the country’s most loved scooter. 

Motorsports: The MotoGP was held in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia in the month of October 2025. Additionally, Round 4 of the 2025 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CB300F took place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Round 5 of the Asia Road Racing Championship was hosted.

Dassault Aviation Expands Its Engineering Center In Pune, India

In line with the achievements already made to fulfil its commitments under the 'Make in India' policy, Dassault Aviation is extending its presence in India by inaugurating the new premises of Dassault Aircraft Services India – Engineering Center in Pune, Maharashtra, today.

The expansion of the Engineering Center, which will double its capacity to accommodate more than 150 engineers, demonstrates Dassault Aviation’s determination to develop cutting-edge technological capabilities and foster local expertise for the benefit of its internal operations as well as those of its Indian and global supply chains. It also illustrates its commitment to meeting the offset obligations set out in the Rafale contract with the Indian Air Force.

Created in 2018 in Pune, DASI-EC is an operational and mature structure that oversees Dassault Aviation’s engineering activities in India, in both the civil and military sectors capitalizing on a core set of skills based on the company’s Indian partners. From design to production and support, the entire aircraft life cycle falls within its scope of activity, all as part of an extended design office approach. By strengthening resources and developing local expertise, the aim is to support the transfer of Rafale and Falcon production to India, which is experiencing considerable growth with the signing of several major agreements with leading Indian partners in recent months.

With this new-sized engineering center, Dassault Aviation intends to participate in promoting the ‘Make in India for the world’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ policies for India's self-sufficiency in aeronautics, and to contribute to positioning India as a leading hub for technological innovation and industrial excellence.

 

ABOUT DASSAULT AVIATION: 

With over 10,000 military and civil aircraft (including 2,700 Falcons) delivered in more than 90 countries over the last century, Dassault Aviation has built up expertise recognized worldwide in the design, production, sale and support of all types of aircraft, ranging from the Rafale fighter, to the high-end Falcon family of business jets, military drones and space systems. In 2024, Dassault Aviation reported revenues of €6.2 billion. The company has 14,600 employees.        dassault-aviation.com

Marriott International Signs Agreement With Aratt One World To Bring JW Marriott To Electronic City, Bengaluru

Anticipated to open in 2030, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Electronic City will bring one of the company’s flagship brand’s legacy of extraordinary hospitality, thoughtful design and enriching experiences to India’s Silicon Valley

 

Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of an agreement with Aratt One World Pvt Ltd, growing the company’s luxury portfolio in Bengaluru with the anticipated opening of the JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Electronic City. Thoughtfully designed for today’s global traveler, the property is anticipated to feature 370 keys and span four acres, pairing contemporary luxury with intuitive service. With an anticipated 2030 opening, the hotel will offer the comfort and sophistication reflective of the JW Marriott experience, whether for work, relaxation, or rejuvenation.

 

“This signing reaffirms our commitment to the future of luxury and hospitality in Bengaluru, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Aratt One World Pvt. Ltd. on this remarkable project, which is set to redefine the travel experience for discerning guests visiting this dynamic and vibrant city,” said  Kiran Andicot – Senior Vice President, South Asia, - Marriott International Inc  “Thoughtfully crafted to meet the aspirations of the next generation of luxury travelers, we are delighted to strengthen our presence in Bengaluru with the JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Electronic City, especially in the luxury segment at a time when the country’s growing appetite for high-end travel continues to drive demand for global hospitality brands”.

 

“We are proud to announce the signing of JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Electronic City, a significant milestone that underscores our confidence in Bengaluru’s growth potential and our commitment to delivering a world-class hospitality experience in Electronic City.  This marks the beginning of a broader strategic relationship with Marriott International, and we look forward to working closely together as we expand our portfolio in the years ahead.” – commented Vishal Vincent Tony, Managing Director, Aratt One World Pvt Ltd.

 

Bengaluru, India’s vibrant garden city turned tech powerhouse hums with an energy that is equal parts cosmopolitan and creative. Beneath its skyline of glass towers and tech parks, the city reveals leafy boulevards, colonial bungalows, and a thriving café and craft beer culture that mirrors its youthful spirit. Innovation and tradition blend seamlessly, with filter coffee sharing space with cold brews, and temple bells mingle with the buzz of startups. With its year-round spring-like weather and an ever-evolving culinary and cultural scene, Bengaluru feels at once grounded and global. The hotel sits at approximately 50 kms from the International Airport and is within comfortable driving distance to the city centre.

 

The JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Electronic City is expected to offer 370 guestrooms and suites, each meticulously designed to embody the brand’s mindful approach to well-being and luxury hospitality. Guests will enjoy several planned food & beverage offerings, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty dining venue, a Lobby Lounge and Rooftop Bar, alongside the JW Market -- a cozy corner to engage and relax over artisanal snacks and locally inspired products. Inviting guests to fully embrace mindfulness, design plans for the hotel also include multiple tranquil wellness facilities, such as the brand’s signature serene spaces.

 

Additional leisure and recreation facilities are expected to include the brand’s signature Spa by JW, a fitness centre, and a swimming pool. The hotel also plans to feature 3,480 square meters of versatile banqueting space, including an expansive outdoor lawn, perfect for both large-scale and intimate gatherings, as well as social and corporate events.

Photo Caption: L-R:  Nitish Nair, Vice President and Senior Counsel, Legal, Asia Pacific, Marriott International; Deepika Reddy, Director, Aratt One World Pvt Ltd, Bryant Cho, Director, Development & Hotel Affiliations, Asia Pacific, Marriott International; Hemant Tenneti, Market Vice President -South and East India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Marriott International, Vishal Vincent Tony, MD, Aratt Developers & Ayatana Hospitalities Pvt Ltd, Tony Vincent, Chairman, Aratt Developers & Ayatana Hospitalities Pvt Ltd, Nagendra Reddy, Director, Aratt One World Pvt Ltd, Sushma Reddy, Director, Aratt One World Pvt Ltd, Sunita Tony, Director, Shikha Appayya, Director, Vijay Joseph Tony, Director, and Safdhar Adoor, Director.

Samsung India Introduces Breakthrough Features To Samsung Wallet: Redefining Digital Payments And UPI Onboarding

Samsung Wallet expands enhancements to UPI onboarding, PIN-free authentication, and global Tap & Pay capabilities

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced significant innovations to Samsung Wallet - a versatile platform that allows Galaxy users to organize digital keys, payment methods, identification cards and more in one secure application. The breakthrough features are designed to transform how millions of Galaxy users can set up new devices, manage payments and transact digitally. With seamless UPI onboarding as part of device setup, PIN-free biometric authentication, and enhanced Tap & Pay support — including FOREX cards and online card payments — Samsung Wallet is accelerating its mission to become the universal and secure gateway to your digital life.

 

“We are thrilled to introduce these breakthrough innovations to Samsung Wallet. With the new updates, Samsung Wallet is no longer just a digital wallet, it has become a universal and secure gateway for digital payments, travel essentials, identity cards, and digital keys. From the moment users set up their new Galaxy device to the way they pay, transact, and travel, we are removing barriers and redefining convenience,” said Madhur Chaturvedi, Senior Director, Services & Apps Business, Samsung India

 

UPI Onboarding Built-In with New Device Setup – Catalysing Rapid Adoption

 

Samsung is the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to enable onboarding of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) accounts through Samsung Wallet as part of the new-device setup experience on Galaxy smartphones. By integrating UPI registration early in the setup journey, users can be payment-ready from the moment they power on their new Galaxy device. This friction-free experience ensures quick and seamless adoption of UPI on Galaxy devices, further boosting digital payments in India and simplifying the path from out-of-box to pay-ready.

 

Samsung Wallet, Biometric Authentication for UPI — No PIN Needed Every time

 

Samsung Wallet’s authentication experience has been enhanced with the introduction of biometric verification — device fingerprint and facial recognition — eliminating the need for PIN entry for everyday use. Users will soon be able to access the app and make UPI payments using just their Galaxy device’s fingerprint or face recognition. The upgrade not only streamlines access but also enhances security and convenience, reducing manual input and minimizing friction during payment flows. With this added authentication method, Samsung Wallet makes secure payments as effortless as unlocking your phone.

 

Online Credit and Debit Card Payments at Key Merchants

 

Samsung Wallet will soon support direct online usage of stored credit and debit cards across a wide set of key merchants. Users will be able to seamlessly pay for goods and services online using the credit and debit cards safely tokenised in their Samsung Wallet—no need to manually key in card details, making checkout faster and more secure.

 

FOREX Cards and New Partnerships for Samsung Wallet Tap & Pay

 

In addition to Samsung Wallet already supporting credit and debit cards from leading banks and card issuers, the digital payments experience is enhanced beyond borders as Samsung Wallet will support FOREX cards for Tap & Pay, powered by WSFx Global Pay Limited, enabling Galaxy users to make seamless international transactions with a simple tap. Additionally, Samsung has onboarded AU Bank cards for Tap & Pay, further expanding its network of banking partners and supported card issuers.

 

Samsung Wallet & Availability

 

Samsung Wallet is a versatile platform that allows Galaxy users to organize Digital Keys, Payment methods, Identification cards and more in one secure application. Samsung Wallet features a seamless interface protected by defense-grade security from Samsung Knox. It integrates with the Galaxy ecosystem, providing powerful connectivity and fortified security for users in their everyday lives. The new features will begin rolling out across supported Galaxy devices soon.

MAHE Strengthens Innovation Ecosystem With Launch Of MARInE.ai And AI-Focused Hackathon

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, launched the MARInE.ai (Manipal Accelerating Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship) initiative on 24th October 2025, marking a major step toward positioning MAHE as a national hub for responsible and interdisciplinary innovation.

 

The launch also featured a one-day workshop on “AI Decision Framework: From Ideas to Impact with GenAI & Agentic AI” and a Hackathon on Agentic AI, jointly organized by the Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI) and MIT Manipal.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, MAHE, emphasized that, "The initiative serves as a vital bridge between research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In addition to the MARInE.ai vertical, other upcoming verticals under MARInE will play a key role in translating research into real-world entrepreneurial ventures, fostering innovation, employment generation, and wealth creation."

 

In his address Mr. Praveen Kumar Kalbhavi, Managing Director & CEO, Novigo Solutions, Mangaluru, said, "Research carried out at the university should be translated into real-world applications to create meaningful impact. This remarkable initiative deserves to be emulated by institutions across the globe."

Dr. Chandrakala C. B., Joint Director, MIT Manipal, remarked that "The theme of the workshop aptly captures the spirit that MIT strives to nurture — translating knowledge into meaningful outcomes that drive innovation and contribute to societal progress."

 

The event was coordinated by Dr. Santhosha Rao, CEO, MUTBI and Program Coordinator, MARInE; Dr. Balachandra, Professor, School of Computer Engineering, MIT Manipal, and Convener of MARInE.ai; along with Dr. Nisha P. Shetty and Dr. Akshay K. C., Co-Conveners of MARInE.ai.

 

The event was supported by Directorate of Research, Manipal–GoK Bioincubator, Innovation Center, Corporate Relations, AI Center of Excellence on Health, Department of AI in Healthcare, Manga & Anime Club, Cryptonite, and The Data Alchemists. The workshop was sponsored by MeitY Startup Hub, while the Hackathon was supported by Catalift Innovations Pvt. Ltd.

Bringing together academia, industry experts, and student innovators, the launch of MARInE.ai successfully set the stage for collaborative innovation, interdisciplinary research, and entrepreneurial growth, further strengthening MAHE’s commitment to driving technological advancement and societal impact. 

 

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education:

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 specializations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 3rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life, as well as for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent. Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), one of the constituent units of MAHE, has been consistently ranked among Top 10 Pharmacy Institutions in India and has been offering diverse Pharmacy Programs for past 62 years, along with substantial research outputs.