Restaurant Brands Asia, Burger King® Operator To Be Acquired By Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal’s Inspira Global

Inspira Global, promoted by Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal to acquire controlling stake in RBA @ ₹ 70 per share, representing ~10% premium to today’s closing price, and support the longterm growth of RBA.

Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd. (RBA), the operator of Burger King® in India and Burger King® and Popeyes® in Indonesia and existing promoter of RBA i.e. QSR Asia Pte. Ltd.(majority owned by Everstone Capital) today announced that they have entered into definitive agreements pursuant to which Inspira Global will acquire a controlling interest in RBA, subject to applicable approvals. The proposed transaction marks the complete exit of QSR Asia Pte. Ltd., in line with its planned investment lifecycle.

The transaction will be executed inter-alia through Lenexis Foodworks Private Limited, Inspira Global’s food and beverage arm that has over a decade of experience in the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) space owning and operating 250+ Chinese Wok restaurants across 45+ cities in India. In addition to acquiring the entire 11.26% shareholding of QSR Asia Pte. Ltd. for ~₹460 crore, Inspira Global proposes to infuse ~₹900 crore through a preferential allotment of equity shares and ~₹600 crore through the preferential allotment of warrants. These transactions will trigger an open offer to public shareholders of RBA. The proposed transaction is subject to the fulfilment of customary conditions precedent, including the receipt of applicable shareholders and regulatory approvals, including from Competition Commission of India and will be in accordance with the SEBI Takeover Regulations.

Speaking about this development, Rajeev Varman, Whole-time Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Restaurant Brands Asia, remarked, “We are excited to welcome Aayush Agrawal and Inspira Global as our new promoter. With their strong track record of value creation in India, long-term capital support and strategic alignment, we believe this will enable us to continue our strong growth journey.

RBA will continue to operate with its existing leadership team, operational structure and brand identity fully intact as we remain firmly focused on executing our growth plans.”

Commenting on the development, Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal, Inspira Global, said, “We have significant admiration for the work done by the RBA team in building the business so far. We see this acquisition as a long-term value creation initiative through focused sustainable growth and realizing the true potential offered by the market. We will continue to build and grow this business, inline with the vision of RBA and are excited to work together with the existing management team. The investment strengthens Inspira Global’s focus on consumer businesses and deepens our presence in the high-growth QSR segment, aligned with our emphasis on brand stewardship, operational excellence and disciplined capital deployment.”

Rafael Odorizzi, President Asia-Pacific, Restaurant Brands International, the owner of the Burger King® and Popeyes® brands, added, “We are pleased with Inspira Global’s commitment to making a significant investment in RBA and look forward to working with them as long-term partners. Building on the solid operational foundation established by the existing management team, we believe this partnership can take the business to new heights.”

Reflecting on the journey of building Burger King in India since its inception, Sameer Sain, Co-Founder & Group CEO, Everstone Group, said, “We opened India’s first Burger King 12 years ago with a distinctive menu, an exceptional management team, and the ambition to build a marquee QSR brand. Today, with over 575 outlets, those foundations remain firmly in place, and the business is well positioned for its next phase of growth. As Everstone’s journey concludes, we pass the baton to an exceptional new promoter, who is demonstrating deep commitment to the business and a clear, long-term vision.”

The transaction was advised by Bathiya Advisors and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited is manager to the open offer.

About Restaurant Brands Asia Limited (Formerly known as Burger King India Limited)

Restaurant Brands Asia Limited is the national master franchisee of the Burger King® brand in India. It has exclusive rights to develop, establish, operate and franchise Burger King® branded restaurants across India. RBA’s subsidiaries are exclusive national master franchisees of Burger King® and Popeyes® in Indonesia.

About Inspira Global

Inspira Global an established Indian group, promoted by Aayush Agrawal and Madhusudan Agrawal, with diversified interests spanning real estate, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, luxury home products and clean energy. The group focuses on building scalable, future-ready businesses anchored in strong governance, professional leadership and long-term value creation. Through its food and beverage vertical, Lenexis Foodworks Private Limited; Inspira Global is committed to developing a portfolio of consumer-facing brands across QSR and allied segments. Its flagship QSR brand, Chinese Wok, operates over 250+ company-owned restaurants across 45+ cities in India, reflecting an established and scalable model.

Uber Black Set To Double Fleet Size In 2026 Expands Availability Of Its Premium Rides Across Delhi, Mumbai And Bengaluru

Uber, one of India’s leading ridesharing apps, today announced an expansion push of its premium mobility offering - Uber Black - by accelerating growth of its fleet to double the current size in 2026. Reinforcing its focus on delivering high-quality, reliable experiences for riders who value comfort and premium service standards, Uber is doubling down on the premium mobility segment.

Operating in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, Uber Black brings high quality vehicles with top rated drivers to riders who seek elevated comfort, refined service, and dependable experience. Built as business class of back seats, Uber Black service is also being offered through special Uber Black Zones at Airports that offer dedicated, premium pickup areas for luxury rides, notably at Bengaluru Airport (BLR) (Terminals 1 & 2) and Mumbai Airport (CSMIA) (Terminal 2, P6), designed for seamless, expedited pickup with higher-end vehicles

To support the expansion of premium supply, Uber announced a Series A investment in Carrum, a fleet management company backed by the CarDekho Group. Carrum has been a trusted fleet partner for Uber, consistently delivering high-quality vehicles and dependable service on the platform and the investment will help them expand their fleet and scale operations.

Uber also recently rolled out the Reserve feature on Uber Black in Delhi, enabling riders to book premium rides in advance. The new feature will allow riders to pre-book their rides from 2 hours to up to 90 days in advance, adding an additional layer of certainty when they want to ride Uber Black.

Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said, “We’re witnessing strong demand for premium mobility in India, driven by riders who value comfort and elevated service standards. Our focus is on continuing to raise the bar on quality and service, while building a platform that delivers value for riders, drivers and fleet partners over the long term.”

Uber also shared strong adoption of Uber One, its membership program in India that offers savings and benefits across multiple modes of mobility available to users across bikes, autos, and cars. More than one million riders in India are already taking advantage of Uber One, highlighting growing takers of Uber’s membership program. Uber One is designed to deliver greater value to frequent riders - making Uber One a smart choice for riders who rely on Uber regularly.

About Uber

Uber came to India in 2013 with a simple promise: press a button, get a ride. Today, Uber is available across 125 cities in India and has become #IndiaKiRide where people can go where they have to on Moto, Auto, Cars, Transit tickets and even Buses - designed for their various intracity and intercity travel needs. With just a swipe on the app we make mobility seamless for millions and support over 1.5 million Indians making a sustainable income by getting in the driver's seat. We continue to reimagine the way the world moves for the better in ever expanding ways and as we mark our ten-year milestone - we remain committed to keep India Moving Forward.

AI Engineer Is The Fastest Growing Job Role In Bengaluru: LinkedIn Reveals Jobs On The Rise 2026

Professionals in India are entering the new year with high ambition for change, as new research from LinkedIn shows 72% are looking for a new role in 2026. However, more than one-thirds also feel unprepared for how fast technology is changing the skills required to do jobs (38%) and how they can stand out amid rising competition today (37%).

To help professionals navigate this uncertainty, LinkedIn has released its Jobs on the Rise 2026 list. In Bengaluru, AI Engineer emerges as the fastest-growing job role, underscoring the city’s continued leadership in tech, product innovation and global digital services. Beyond technology, the list features roles such as Professor (#3), Vice President of Global Sales (#4), Director of Product Engineering (#5) and General Manager, Business Development (#6), highlighting growth across academia, sales, product-led enterprises and strategic business functions in the city’s evolving job market.

Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert and Sr. Managing Editor, LinkedIn India News says, "Bengaluru's job market is seeing steady demand for professionals who can navigate change. With roles evolving across functions and domains, employers are prioritizing adaptability. Professionals who integrate AI literacy with their core competencies, demonstrate results through concrete projects, and remain receptive to diverse responsibilities are securing better prospects as hiring expands beyond technology into design and advisory sectors."

Indian professionals are comfortable using AI, but unsure about its use in hiring

LinkedIn’s research shows that 94% of professionals in India are comfortable using AI in their job search, but nearly half (48%) don't understand how to stand out when AI is used in hiring. 54% of them say AI can be an obstacle in getting noticed by recruiters. Despite these concerns, 65% believe AI can improve communication from recruiters and help address gaps in recruiter-candidate interactions.

How LinkedIn’s AI tools are improving job search and role matching

LinkedIn also offers a wide range of AI tools, including AI-powered job search, which lets members search for jobs in their own words and discover roles they might never have thought to look for. The tool is now rolling out globally in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Over 1.3M members globally already use it every day, and over 25M weekly searches are powered by the new job search experience. Once you discover relevant roles, you can use LinkedIn’s job match feature to see which roles align with your skills and qualifications, so you can focus on applying to opportunities where you’re a fit and more likely to be considered for the role.

Bengaluru’s Top 10 Jobs on the Rise

AI Engineer

Director of Artificial Intelligence

Professor

Vice President of Global Sales

Director of Product Engineering

General Manager Business Development

Warehouse Team Lead

Information Technology Auditor

Legal Analyst

Founder

Methodology

Consumer and Global HR Professionals Research
This research was conducted by Censuswide in November 2025 among 19,113 respondents who work full time/part time or who are unemployed but are currently looking for a role (aged 18-79)* between November 13 and November 28, 2025, and among 6,554 global HR professionals between November 10 and November 27, 2025. Markets included the United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Sweden, the Netherlands, India, Singapore, Australia, and MENA (Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates). Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society, which is based on the ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is a member of the British Polling Council.

Jobs on the Rise: LinkedIn Economic Graph researchers examined millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members from January 1, 2023 to July 31, 2025 to calculate a growth rate for each job title. To be ranked, a job title needed to see positive growth across our membership base and sufficient job postings in the past year, as well as have grown to a meaningful size by 2025. Identical job titles across different seniority levels were grouped and ranked together. Internships, volunteer positions, interim roles and student roles were excluded, and jobs where hiring was dominated by a small handful of companies in each country were also excluded. Additional data points for each of the job titles are based on LinkedIn profiles of members holding the title and/or open jobs for that title in the country.

About LinkedIn

LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful and transforms how companies hire, learn, market, and sell. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce through the ongoing development of the world’s first Economic Graph. LinkedIn has over 1.2 billion members and has offices around the globe. www.linkedin.com / mobile.linkedin.com

Rainmatter By Zerodha Backs PolyCycl’s Chemical Recycling Platform For Plastic Circularity

PolyCycl, an India-based deep-tech company that has developed technology for chemical recycling of waste plastics, has received a Series A investment from Rainmatter, the climate and sustainability-focused investment initiative of Zerodha. The investment supports the next phase of deployment of PolyCycl’s technology platform, focused on enabling plastic-to-plastic circularity for hard-to-recycle plastics.

Developed over more than a decade of sustained R&D, PolyCycl’s fully-continuous chemical recycling technology platform converts low-grade waste plastics such as single-use polythene bags into liquid hydrocarbon oils, using a cost-effective, patented conversion process. These outputs are further refined using the company’s proprietary purification system and supplied to petrochemical and oil & gas companies, where they are used as feedstock for manufacturing a host of low-carbon materials, including new, food-grade virgin plastics.

Rainmatter’s financing forms part of PolyCycl’s ongoing capitalisation journey, which has followed a fiscally disciplined approach to deep-tech development, led by founder capital and selective strategic investments. The investment follows the launch of the company’s Generation VI technology platform in 2025. The platform has been validated through extended continuous operations, product pre-qualification by petchem majors, demonstrating technical maturity at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 and readiness for scalable deployments.

Amit Tandon, Founder & CEO, PolyCycl, said, “Chemical recycling is deep-tech by nature. Our focus has been on building technology that can operate reliably at industrial scale and integrate into circular petrochemical chains. Rainmatter’s investment strengthens our ability to move from technical maturity to wider deployment.”

Nithin Kamath, Founder at Zerodha and Rainmatter said, “One of the things we have constantly been chasing through Rainmatter is long term solutions to problems we see around us. Plastics and the end-of-life process around plastics need more teams working on it. PolyCycl is attempting to fix this plastics problem. We are excited to back them.”

Abhinav Singh Negi, Business and Investments, Rainmatter by Zerodha, said, “We want to back complex technologies that take time to build but have the potential to reshape entire sectors. PolyCycl fits this philosophy through its deep engineering focus and long-term intent. Platforms like this are essential to building credible circularity at scale. The collaboration brings together PolyCycl’s engineering-first approach with Rainmatter’s focus on intentional capital. What stood out for us was the depth of engineering maturity and the potential of the technology for both domestic and international licensing to meaningfully expand recycling of hard-to-recycle plastics.”

PolyCycl will use the investment to fast-track commercial deployments of its chemical recycling technology with industrial partners, strengthen engineering and operational capabilities, and build execution teams to support scale-up and long-term licensing across domestic and global markets. The funding will also support efforts to deepen engagement with petrochemical and downstream manufacturing partners.

About PolyCycl

PolyCycl is an India-based for-purpose company that has developed chemical recycling technology to convert contaminated and hard-to-recycle waste plastics into hydrocarbon oils. These oils are used as circular feedstocks by petrochemical and oil and gas companies to manufacture new virgin plastics, sustainable fuels and renewable chemicals.

The company’s patented, full-continuous conversion architecture enables scalable deployment and capital-efficient projects, while also supporting low operating costs and strong project economics. Engineered to work with real-world post-consumer waste streams, the technology is designed for domestic and international licensing and to complement existing mechanical recycling and manufacturing infrastructure.

For more information, visit www.polycycl.com

Tata Motors Launches 17 Next-Generation Trucks, Sets New Standards For Safety, Profitability & Progress

Introduces Azura Series — Excellence Reimagined for the ILMCV segment

Launches Tata Trucks.ev—India’s widest electric truck range, based on I-MOEV Architecture – Intelligent MOdular Electric Vehicle Architecture

Brings world-class safety to Indian roads – trucks built to meet stringent European safety standards

Boosts customer profitability with industry best payload, fuel efficiency and Fleet Edge digital services

In a landmark move set to transform the Indian trucking landscape, Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and mobility solutions provider, today launched its next-generation portfolio of 17 trucks, spanning 7 to 55 tonnes, setting new benchmarks in safety, profits and progress. This comprehensive launch introduces the all-new Azura series, the cutting-edge Tata Trucks.ev range, and significant upgrades to the established Prima, Signa, and Ultra platforms. Engineered to conform to stringent global safety standards (ECE R29 03), these trucks maximise earning potential, reduce total cost of ownership and enhance vehicle uptime to deliver greater success to transporters.

Launching the new trucks, Mr. Girish Wagh, MD & CEO, Tata Motors Ltd., said, “India’s trucking landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by progressive national policies, modern infrastructure, and the rising demand for safer, cleaner, and more efficient logistics. Tata Motors has always led the way in setting benchmarks that shape the industry’s future. With the introduction of our next-generation portfolio—including the all-new Azura series, two advanced high-efficiency powertrains, India’s widest range of zero-emission electric trucks and tippers on our new I-MOEV architecture, significant upgrades to European standard cabins and industry-leading safety features, increased payload and fuel efficiency, all seamlessly integrated with Fleet Edge digital services, we are advancing this legacy. Guided by ‘Better Always’ philosophy, our relentless drive for innovation, deep commitment to localisation, and unwavering focus on customer success embody the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, enhancing India’s self-reliance and aspiration to lead in sustainable mobility.”

Introducing Azura - Excellence Reimagined for the ILMCV segment

Tata Motors showcased the all-new Azura range. Purpose-built to deliver superior performance, comfort and uptime in the intermediate and light commercial vehicle segment. Engineered to drive productivity, safety and comfort, Azura combines aesthetics with purpose for a fatigue-free driving experience.

Powered by a new 3.6-litre diesel engine delivering best-in-class performance and efficiency, Azura sets a new benchmark for reliability and uptime. The Azura range will be offered in 7 to 19-tonne configurations, perfectly suited for a diverse array of applications—from e-commerce and FMCG distribution to white goods delivery, construction material transport, agricultural and industrial goods movement, as well as intercity, medium-haul, and regional logistics.

Bringing World-Class Safety to Indian Roads

Tata Motors has set a new benchmark for road safety by comprehensively upgrading its entire truck portfolio— including the Signa, Prima, Ultra, and all-new Azura range—to meet the stringent ECE R29 03 global crash safety standard (Euro crash norms). These trucks feature cabins engineered for full frontal, rollover, and side-impact protection, and are equipped with up to 23 India-specific advanced active safety technologies such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and collision mitigation systems. Real-time driving behaviour monitoring through Fleet Edge, next-gen connected vehicle platform, further enhances safety, making Tata Motors the only Indian manufacturer to elevate its trucks to this coveted international standard.

Boosting Profits with Industry Best Payload, Fuel Efficiency & Fleet Management

Engineered to maximise earning potential and reduce total cost of ownership, upgrades done across the Tata Motors trucks range delivers tangible gains that directly boost profitability. Smart enhancements have increased payload capacity by up to 1.8 tonnes, while drivetrain upgrades, led by the advanced 6.7-litre Cummins diesel engine deliver up to 7% better fuel efficiency.

Complementing these engineering advancements is a digitally enabled support ecosystem that enhances fleet visibility and uptime. With the introduction of Fleet Edge Priority, customers can now get several more insights into their fleet including real-time vehicle health insights, predictive analytics, and suggestions to optimise trip management.

Together, these innovations translate into superior payload advantage, significant fuel savings, and optimised asset utilisation for transporters to achieve greater returns on every investment.

Tata Trucks.ev: Driving The Electric Revolution In Trucking

Accelerating India’s transition to green logistics, Tata Motors introduced a comprehensive portfolio of electric trucks spanning 7 to 55 tonnes, based on the new I‑MOEV (Intelligent Modular Electric Vehicle) Architecture, under the Tata Trucks.ev brand. The trucks are engineered for sustainable operations across e-commerce, construction, and port applications. Leading this transformation, the Ultra EV range, India’s most advanced electric light trucks in 7, 9, and 12-tonne configurations, brings zero-emission efficiency to urban, regional, and closed-loop applications, while the Prima E.55S prime mover, with an unmatched 470 kW of power and 453 kWh battery capacity, sets a new benchmark for heavy-duty performance and reduced operating costs. The Prima E.28K tipper further strengthens the portfolio, delivering high torque and rugged endurance for mining and construction, ensuring faster turnaround cycles and complete decarbonization of critical operations.

The Tata Trucks.ev range has been developed through deep localisation with advanced EV architectures, intelligent battery management systems, and key components indigenously designed and manufactured. This makes e-trucking more accessible, dependable, and precisely tailored to the diverse needs of Indian businesses and road conditions. Complemented by a wide array of customised financing options, a robustly growing charging ecosystem, deploying smart reliable charging solutions nationwide to ensure seamless, efficient e-trucking operations complements the product development efforts.

The Tata Motors Advantage: Complete Peace Of Mind

In addition to world-class trucks and digital solutions, customers gain from Tata Motors’ Sampoorna Seva 2.0 ecosystem and extensive service network, offering 24x7 support, assured parts availability, connected Fleet Edge services, AMC with driver training, and tailored financing for efficient fleet management.

About Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd):

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors Ltd., (BSE: Scrip code 544569; NSE: Scrip code TMCV) is India’s largest and a globally renowned manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses. With over eight decades of leadership in commercial mobility, the company is known for its innovation, reliability, and performance. Its advanced powertrains, connected technologies, and intelligent fleet solutions support a wide range of applications—from last-mile delivery to public transport while seamlessly driving the wheels of the nation’s economy. Guided by its brand promise Better Always, Tata Motors delivers future-ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. The company operates in India and South Korea, with a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries.

As per the Composite Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench—amongst Tata Motors Limited, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (the Company) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited—the Company’s name was changed to Tata Motors Limited from TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (effective 29 October 2025), and its equity shares are listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Hums Up Reimages Its Iconic Visual World For A Limitless New India

Thums Up, India’s homegrown cola giant, has one of the most recognizable logos. Today, the brand unveiled a new identity that signals a strategic shift, reflecting a new India defined by ambition, confidence, and a drive to maximize every moment.

Thums Up’s in-house design team has developed this rebrand in partnership with the design agency SUPERULTRARARE®. The new identity marks Thums Up’s first major visual evolution in over 2 decades. Built on strong legacy and crafted for the future, the refreshed look ushers in a more dynamic and explosive visual world for the cola. Its trademark logo carries powerful memory structures and had been refreshed only three times since its inception. Each evolution has reflected the changing codes of youth culture and the evolving spirit of young India.

The new brand world strikes a perfect balance of retaining the impact and strength of Thums Up’s distinctive assets and introducing a progressive and contemporary vibe. The typography is sharper and more chiseled. The trio-color palette of spiced red, iced blue, and storm blue draws from the brand’s rich heritage, symbolizing strong taste, thunderous refreshment, and an adventurous personality. Dynamic detailing preserves the human touch of the thumb-mark, reinforcing the brand’s enduring spirit. The new visual identity reflects how today’s youth feel - confident, challenging the ‘ordinary’, and unlocking bold new experiences every day. The logo has also been optimized for future, with consistency across screens, and stronger impact across retail shelves.

Sumeli Chatterjee, Senior Director, Sparkling Flavours, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia excitedly added, “For nearly five decades, Thums Up has been a defining force in youth culture representing bold and relentless confidence with an unmistakably ‘toofani’ spirit. Its iconic ‘Taste The Thunder’ line, strong taste, and adventurous communication have inspired generations, making it the drink of choice of young India. The new Thums Up visual identity is a strategic step forward that reinforces our cultural relevance as we unlock the next phase of growth and make the brand world more dynamic, distinctive and exciting for the future.”

Matthew Kenyon, Founder, The SUPERULTRARARE® elaborated, “We set out to distill the core essence of what Thums Up represents and what emerged was a powerful cultural signal - strong, resilient, and iconic…just ready for the present. Building on this, we sharpened the identity by preserving what consumers love while amplifying what lies ahead - resulting in a bolder, clearer expression designed for today’s Indian youth.”

Launched in 1977 as India’s first homegrown cola, Thums Up has reshaped the category with its bold spicy taste and sharp positioning among adventurous Indian youth. Thums Up is not just seen; it is felt and lived through experiences. Over the years, its Toofani spirit has come alive through iconic campaigns from #TasteTheThunder and #AajKuchToofaniKarteHain to #PalatDe and #SoftNahinToofan, always inspiring the youth across generations. Last year, the brand launched Thums Up XForce as an All Thunder, No Sugar offering that offers the signature bold taste sans sugar. Thums Up XForce has established itself as the largest No-Sugar drink in just six months of its launch.

As Thums Up looks forward to the future, the new visual identity sharpens a brand that has grooved with the times, setting the stage for the next chapter and continuing to be unapologetically Toofani.

About Coca-Cola India

Coca-Cola in India is one of the country’s leading beverage companies, offering a range of high-quality and refreshing beverage options to consumers. The company, in line with its vision of ‘Beverages For Life’ offers a wide portfolio of products which includes hydration, sports, sparkling, coffee, tea, nutrition, juice and dairy based products. In India its beverage range includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Thums Up XForce, Charged, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Kinley Soda, Rim Zim, Maaza, Minute Maid range of juices and Honest Tea. The Company also offers hydration beverages including Limca GlucoCharge, Smartwater, Kinley, Kinley Copper, Dasani and Bonaqua packaged drinking water. Premium products constitute Schweppes’ range and Smartwater. In addition, it offers a Costa Coffee range of tea and coffee. The Company is constantly transforming its portfolio, from reducing sugar in its drinks to bringing innovative new products to market.

The Company along with its owned bottling operations and franchise bottling partners has a strong network of over six million retail outlets through which it refreshes millions of consumers across the country. It seeks to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water and packaging initiatives, sustainable agriculture and emission reductions across its value chain.

Globally together with its bottling partners, The Coca-Cola Company employs more than 700,000 people, helping to bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.cocacolacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About The SUPERULTRARARE®:

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Forcepoint Appoints Archie Jackson As Data Security Strategist, Customer Success For APAC

Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Archie Jackson as Data Security Strategist, Customer Success for Asia Pacific (APAC). In this role, Jackson will work closely with customers, partners and internal teams across the region to help organizations better understand their sensitive data, adapt to evolving risk and protect data everywhere in an increasingly AI-driven environment.

Jackson brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning cybersecurity, enterprise IT, infrastructure engineering and cloud transformation. A respected voice among CIOs and CISOs in India and across APAC, he has been recognized with honors including CIO100 Hall of Fame, CSO100 and multiple industry awards for cybersecurity leadership. His background includes deep expertise in security operations, endpoint and cloud security, identity and Secure Service Edge (SSE) infrastructure — combined with trusted, long-standing relationships across the regional security community.

In his new role, Jackson will focus on helping organizations translate security strategy into practical, real-world outcomes. He will advise customers on modern data security architectures, strengthen technical execution by improving deployment stability and create a predictable framework for issue management. He will also guide adoption of Forcepoint’s AI-native capabilities and provide regional insight back into product and engineering teams. His work will emphasize clearer data awareness, faster risk adaptation and consistent protection across cloud, AI and distributed environments.

“Across APAC, data risk is increasingly shaped by speed and fragmentation,” said Bjorn Engelhardt, SVP Sales & General Manager, Asia Pacific at Forcepoint. “Sensitive data is often poorly understood, scattered across environments and moving through AI-driven workflows faster than traditional controls can respond. Archie’s role is about helping customers adopt modern data security strategies with an approach that continuously understands risk and adapts protection as data moves.”

“Organizations are struggling not because they lack tools, but because they lack clarity about their data and how risk changes over time,” said Jackson. “My goal is to help customers cut through that complexity — connecting strategy, architecture and implementation execution so data security becomes something they can trust and act on, not just measure. Customer success is my number one priority.”

Jackson’s appointment reinforces Forcepoint’s commitment to long-term partnership with CIOs and CISOs across APAC. By combining regional expertise with Forcepoint’s Self-Aware Data Security approach, he will help customers move beyond reactive controls toward security programs that continuously learn, adapt and protect as the business evolves.

About Forcepoint

Forcepoint enables Self-Aware Data Security, an AI-native approach that helps enterprises and governments know their data everywhere, adapt to evolving risks and regulations in real time, and protect at scale with a unified, single-policy framework. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Forcepoint creates safe, trusted environments for customers and their employees in more than 150 countries.