· Approval marks Venus Remedies’ entry into Argentina for Ceftriaxone, taking total global MAs for the antibiotic to 39
· Argentina is the 4th-largest pharmaceutical market in Latin America, valued at approximately US$7.3 billion in 2023
· Approval strengthens Venus Remedies’ growing international anti-infective portfolio amid rising burden of infectious diseases in LATAM
Venus Remedies Limited (NSE: VENUSREM, BSE: 526953), among the world’s leading fixed-dosage injectable manufacturers, has secured marketing authorization from Argentina’s national regulatory authority for its antibiotic, Ceftriaxone. The approval marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across Latin America, strengthening its growing international portfolio and taking the total marketing authorizations (MAs) for Ceftriaxone to 39 globally. The development further reinforces Venus Remedies’ commitment to improving access to essential anti-infective therapies while supporting India’s growing role as a reliable supplier of high-quality injectable pharmaceuticals worldwide.
Saransh Chaudhary, President, Global Critical Care, Venus Remedies Limited, and CEO, Venus Medicine Research Centre, said, “The approval of Ceftriaxone in Argentina represents an important step in strengthening our presence in the Latin American region. Argentina is the fourth-largest pharmaceutical market in Latin America, valued at approximately USD7.3 billion in 2023, making it a strategically important market for high-quality critical care therapies. Ceftriaxone remains a cornerstone antibiotic in the management of several serious bacterial infections, including meningitis, respiratory tract infections, bloodstream infections, and surgical infections, making it a critical therapy in hospital and intensive care settings. This authorization aligns with our focus on delivering clinically relevant and widely accessible anti-infective therapies across global markets.”
The broader Latin American pharmaceutical market continues to demonstrate steady growth, reinforcing the region’s significance for India’s pharmaceutical exports and long-term healthcare partnerships. The overall Latin American pharmaceutical market is estimated at nearly US$91.85 billion in 2024, projected to reach US$ 172.71 billion by 2034, showing a healthy CAGR of 6.52% across the forecast years.
Aditi K. Chaudhary, President, International Business, Venus Remedies Limited, said, “Securing this marketing authorization in Argentina is a strategically important milestone in our Latin America expansion journey. India exported approximately US$17.5 million worth of pharmaceutical products to Argentina in 2024, while Latin America and the Caribbean accounted for 6.69% of India’s total pharma exports in FY 2024–25. At Venus Remedies, we remain focused on strengthening our presence in such high-potential markets while supporting the broader agenda of improving access to affordable and quality healthcare solutions globally.”
The approval enables Venus Remedies to commercialize Ceftriaxone in Argentina through its established distribution networks, further strengthening its position in hospital-driven critical care injectable markets.
The development also reflects the company’s expanding international footprint across Latin America and reinforces India’s growing reputation as a dependable supplier of high-quality pharmaceutical solutions. Venus Remedies remains committed to regulatory excellence, sustainable growth, and improving access to life-saving therapies for healthcare providers and patients across global markets.
About Venus Remedies Ltd (venusremedies.com)
Panchkula-based Venus Remedies Ltd (NSE: VENUSREM, BSE: 526953) is among the 10 leading fixed-dosage injectable manufacturers in the world. Having a commercial presence in 90+ countries with a portfolio of 75 products spread over Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Commonwealth States, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean region, the company has nine globally benchmarked facilities in Panchkula, Baddi and Werne (Germany), apart from 11 overseas marketing offices. The company holds the GMP approvals from European- GMP (INFARMED), PIC/S (Malaysia & Ukraine), SAHPRA, UNICEF, TGA, INVIMA & WHO-GMP, alongside key ISO certifications for quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management.
Central to its mission, Venus Remedies is a frontrunner in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through its dedicated research division, Venus Medicine Research Centre (VMRC). The company is pivotal in developing advanced antibiotics and β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations aimed at tackling multidrug-resistant pathogens. Its notable initiatives like GASAR provide essential data on antibiotic resistance, while the PLEA Trust fosters antibiotic stewardship. As an influential member of the AMR Industry Alliance, India AMR Innovation Hub, and Vivli AMR Registry, Venus Remedies shapes global AMR research and policy. Through strategic collaborations with academic and health organizations worldwide, the company enhances AMR surveillance and supports innovative drug development, affirming its leadership in global healthcare.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Johnson Controls Releases Second Data Center Reference Design Guide To Advance Industrial-Scale AI Factory Cooling
* Supports zero-water cooling, eliminating cooling towers and saving 12+ million gallons of water per day.
* Enables high-efficiency air-cooled designs that can return up to 50 MW to the AI factory and improve annual energy consumption by 32%
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, is expanding its AI Factory Reference Design Guides with the launch of its second guide, focused on air-cooled chillers. Building on the company’s water-cooled chiller guide released in February, this latest blueprint marks the next step in what will be the industry’s most comprehensive set of global design guides mapping the full data center thermal chain — with additional guides covering absorption chillers and direct-to-chip liquid cooling to follow.
As AI brings new scale and complexity to data center design, operators are facing mounting challenges including the power needed for cooling systems, rising cooling-loop temperatures, efficiency losses from heat islands and limited water availability. Johnson Controls’ AI Factory Reference Design Guide Series addresses this challenge by outlining how designers and operators can achieve industry-leading energy and water efficiency and minimize noise impact on surrounding communities while remaining adaptable to different climates, workloads and growth paths.
The new guide supports the scalable design of data centers of all sizes, up to a 1-GW AI factory, utilizing air-cooled chillers. It outlines a comprehensive thermal cooling architecture that integrates high-efficiency air-cooled YORK centrifugal chillers (including its YDAM and YVAM chillers), fan coil walls (FCWs) and coolant distribution units (CDUs) to manage both air- and liquid-cooled IT loads. The guide provides sizing references for 220MW compute clusters, including recommended design temperatures and operating conditions across each stage of the thermal chain.
Key outcomes enabled by the design guide include:
50MW returned to the AI factory through the implementation of bifurcated loops for air- and liquid- cooling systems.
32% improvement in annual energy consumption through the intelligent utilization of redundant chillers.
20MW peak power savings by quantifying and mitigating heat island effects of air-cooled chiller plants.
Zero water usage saves over 12 million gallons daily by eliminating the need for cooling towers to produce facility water.
30% Coefficient of Performance (COP) improvement and 27% fewer chillers from raising the chilled water temperature to support warm-water Technology Cooling System (TCS) loops.
“At gigawatt scale, AI factories require a fundamentally different way of thinking about infrastructure,” said Austin Domenici, president, Johnson Controls Global Data Center Solutions. “The future requires designing integrated systems that can scale predictably, perform efficiently and adapt as technology evolves. This guide reflects how Johnson Controls helps customers plan holistically for AI growth, from design to operations, anywhere in the world.”
Learn more about Johnson Controls’s Reference Guide Series at www.johnsoncontrols.com/industries/data-centers/reference-designs.
o9 Solutions Announces Connected Application On Snowflake To Advance Enterprise Planning On A Unified Data Foundation
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A Connected Application Purpose-Built for End-to-End Planning
The o9 Connected Application for Snowflake will allow large, complex organizations to break down data silos and run AI-powered planning models directly against a single, governed source of truth across supply chain, commercial, and financial domains. Rather than relying on fragmented point-to-point integrations, the o9 Connected Application supports continuous data flows between Snowflake and o9. Data stored in Snowflake can be used directly within o9’s planning models, and outputs from o9’s decision models can be written back to Snowflake for use in downstream systems and operational processes. This approach connects data planning and execution across the enterprise.
This closed-loop architecture will enable joint customers to:
Streamline supply chain planning with real-time, governed data flowing directly into o9's decision models
Optimize inventory and service levels by eliminating latency between data, decisions, and execution
Align financial and operational plans on a shared, continuously updated data foundation
Respond faster to market changes through automated, intelligence-driven decisioning at scale
Today, o9 and Snowflake serve numerous joint enterprise clients across the globe, spanning industries including retail, consumer products, and manufacturing. The o9 Connected Application builds on this collaboration by providing a more standardized approach for connecting planning capabilities with enterprise data environments.
"Enterprises are working with large volumes of data, but the challenge is turning that data into decisions that are aligned across the organization," said Chakri Gottemukkala, Co-Founder and CEO of o9. "Our Connected Application with Snowflake enables organizations to connect their data foundation more directly with planning, so teams can make decisions using consistent information and respond more effectively to change.”
"Building a Connected Application with o9 is exactly the kind of deep technical collaboration that creates real value for our joint customers," said Liana Shuma, Sr. Manager, Strategic Industry ISVs at Snowflake. "By embedding o9's advanced planning and decisioning capabilities directly into the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, we're enabling enterprises to move from insight to action faster—creating a continuous, closed-loop system on a single platform. In an environment defined by volatility and rapid change, this Connected Application gives enterprises the ability to shift from reactive planning to continuous, intelligence-driven decision-making at scale."
To learn more, visit www.o9solutions.com.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GROHE SPA Unveils ‘Aqua Sanctuary’ At Milan Design Week 2026, Showcasing The Future Of Experiential Bathroom Design
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* Three Sanctums, One Narrative: A journey where water, rituals, and craftsmanship create spaces for cleansing, relaxation, and rejuvenation
* Sanctum I – Bespoke Innovation: 3D-printed AquaTree redefines personalised design
* Sanctum II – Cohesive Harmony: Atrio Private Collection and Buster + Punch collaboration enables seamless, design-led integration
* Sanctum III – Ritual Experiences: Allure Gravity and Aqua Tiles bring to life preparation, relaxation, and rejuvenation rituals
GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, took center stage at Milan Design Week 2026 with the unveiling of GROHE SPA Aqua Sanctuary, transforming the iconic Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato into a multisensory sanctuary of water, design, and wellbeing.
Built on the philosophy of ‘Wellbeing Through Water’, the installation reimagines the bathroom as a holistic, experience-led environment, where water, architecture, and advanced engineering converge to create personalised rituals of relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care.
Conceptualised as a narrative journey, the Aqua Sanctuary unfolds across three interconnected sanctums, each reflecting a distinct state of wellbeing:
Sanctum I – Bespoke Innovation:
Showcasing the GROHE SPA AquaTree shower and faucet, a biophilic, sculptural shower system that challenges conventional design and demonstrates how technology can mimic nature while enabling personalised water rituals.
Sanctum II – Cohesive Design Language:
Featuring the GROHE SPA Atrio Private Collection and the GROHE SPA x Buster + Punch collaboration, the space highlights seamless integration of materials, finishes, and water solutions to create unified, design-forward interiors.
Sanctum III – Ritual-Based Experiences:
Anchored by GROHE SPA Allure Gravity and GROHE SPA Rainshower Aqua Tiles, this space brings to life three core water rituals—Preparation, Relaxation, and Rejuvenation—through modular systems and intuitive controls that prioritise sensory experience over visible technology.
The global showcase comes at a time when India’s premium bath fittings market is witnessing robust growth, driven by rising demand across luxury residential developments, increased involvement of architects and designers in product curation, and a clear shift towards modular, customisable, and experience-led solutions. This evolution reflects a broader transition in Indian homes - from purely functional, product-centric bathrooms to immersive, design-led spaces that prioritise personalisation, aesthetics, and everyday wellbeing.
This signals a broader evolution from product-centric spaces to immersive, design-led ecosystems in Indian homes.
Paul Flowers, Chief Design and Brand Identity Officer & Executive Vice President, LIXIL, stated, “We envisioned spaces that manifest exquisite, transcendent moments by expressing the restorative power of water. Consciously shaped to elevate ‘Wellbeing through Water’, the GROHE SPA Aqua Sanctuary demonstrates a profound fusion of architecture and water. Thanks to a focus on craftsmanship and the curated interplay of colours, materials and finishes, these spaces create a perfect harmony between the body and its surroundings, redefining water as a fundamental, transformative element of design.”
Commenting on the showcase, Priya Rustogi, Leader (Managing Director), India, LIXIL IMEA, said, “Milan Design Week continues to set the direction for how design, technology, and user expectations intersect at a global level. What the Aqua Sanctuary demonstrates is a clear shift from product-led thinking to experience-led ecosystems, where water becomes a medium for precision, personalisation, and control. In India, this evolution is already underway, with consumers and specifiers placing greater emphasis on solutions that respond intuitively and perform consistently across use cases. Our focus is to lead this transition through modular, sensorial systems and engineering depth that allow spaces to be designed not just for function, but for how they are experienced every day.”
The installation drew over 6,800 visitors during Milan Design Week, comprising leading architects, designers, and global industry stakeholders. Early responses highlighted strong interest in sensorial shower systems, modular formats, and integrated design-performance solutions, mirroring evolving preferences within India’s design and consumer landscape.
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About GROHE
GROHE is a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings. Since 2014 GROHE has been part of the strong brand portfolio of LIXIL, a manufacturer of pioneering water and housing products. In order to offer “Pure Freude an Wasser”, every product is based on the brand values of quality, technology, design and sustainability. The brand offers life-enhancing product solutions as well as services with its dedicated portfolios GROHE Professional and its premium sub-brand GROHE SPA. All cater to the specific needs of GROHE’s professional business partners and their differentiated target groups. With water at the core of its business, the brand contributes to LIXIL’s Impact Strategy with a resource-saving value chain: from CO2-neutral* production, the removal of unnecessary plastic in the product packaging, all the way to water- and energy-saving product technologies such as water-recirculating shower.
*includes CO2 compensation projects, more on grohe-x.com/sustainability
About LIXIL
LIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Approximately 53,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. Learn more at www.lixil.com
UST Increases SAP Transformation Portfolio With Acquisition Of Taciti
UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Taciti Consulting, a boutique SAP Silver Partner specializing in strategic, large-scale ERP transformation projects. This strategic move will boost UST’s presence in highly complex fields where Taciti has established itself as a leading global provider of bespoke ERP solutions including Hi-Tech, semiconductors, manufacturing, and utilities. The acquisition of Taciti positions UST to further expand its business relationships with enterprises in the Asian and North American markets.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, and with over 240 employees in the United States and India, Taciti boasts a wide range of solutions for its enterprise clients, including a comprehensive suite of SAP services designed to help enterprise clients in complex industries successfully navigate digital transformations. Taciti’s SAP S/4HANA advisory and migration services provide expert roadmap design and seamless transitions to S/4HANA, leveraging unique approaches that fit each client’s specific needs. When integrated with the global reach and transformation expertise of UST, the addition of Taciti will significantly strengthen UST’s already extensive enterprise application capabilities.
Taciti also excels in process optimization, streamlining critical business processes to maximize operational efficiency. The company’s transformation management capabilities ensure robust end-to-end program governance, risk mitigation, and effective change management for ERP projects, enabling smooth and controlled implementations. A true hub of innovation, Taciti also implements advanced SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) solutions, facilitates cloud integrations, and develops AI-driven tools to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. In addition, the company’s security and compliance services provide real-time threat monitoring and comprehensive cybersecurity for SAP landscapes, protecting critical enterprise data and ensuring regulatory compliance.
The acquisition of Taciti enhances UST’s enterprise application offerings and will bolster the company’s comprehensive SaaS++ strategy. Furthermore, the move aligns with the latest trends in SAP’s modernization market, positioning UST to build new relationships as organizations in the manufacturing and utilities sectors undergo SAP transitions. Taciti’s deep SAP expertise, robust and scalable consulting capabilities, impressive client retention, and reliable recurring revenue streams have established it as a trusted leader in the industry, making the company a strong addition to the UST brand.
“Acquiring Taciti strengthens our position in the rapidly expanding SAP modernization market by bringing deep technical expertise and strong client relationships into the UST portfolio. We are confident that this proven combination will enhance our ability to drive both near-term momentum and long-term impact for our customers. As we integrate Taciti and its offerings into UST’s global operations, we will be better positioned to enhance our capabilities and deliver even stronger outcomes for clients," said Vijay Padmanabhan, Chief Financial Officer, UST.
“At UST, we are focused on helping clients achieve transformation outcomes at speed and scale. Through our Enterprise Business Applications group, we continue to invest in proprietary SaaS++ frameworks and AI-led cross-platform capabilities to simplify and modernize enterprise IT landscapes. Building on our established SAP strengths, the acquisition of Taciti enhances our expertise with differentiated business transformation capabilities and proprietary solutions. This enables accelerated time-to-value, helping build more resilient enterprises that can scale effectively in a rapidly evolving digital landscape,” said Kailash Attal, Chief Solutions Officer, UST.
“We are excited to join UST, as this partnership represents a significant milestone in our journey. UST and Taciti share the same vision focused on our clients and employees. By joining a global organization like UST, we gain access to a robust international network and new markets, enabling us to expand our reach and better serve clients worldwide. At the same time, we remain firmly grounded in what defines us - our commitment to unbiased advisory, a client-first approach, and a core team with deep SAP expertise. This positions us to support our clients more broadly and effectively as their needs continue to evolve,” said Deepak Bundela, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Taciti.
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About UST
Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients' organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.UST.com.
RV College Of Engineering Bengaluru Wins TCS TechBytes 2026
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, announced the winners of the 17th edition of TCS TechBytes, an annual information technology (IT) quiz jointly conducted with the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES), an autonomous body promoted by the Government of Karnataka. The quiz aims to test and deepen engineering students’ knowledge of IT and emerging digital trends.
RV College of Engineering from Bengaluru, emerged as the winner at the finals held on May 5, 2026. AGMR College of Engineering & Technology from Hubballi, secured the runner-up position.
TCS awarded education scholarships worth Rs 85,000 to the winner and Rs 50,000 to the runner-up, while the finalists received scholarships worth Rs 10,000 each. The awards were presented by Prof. S. Sadagopan, Chairman, BITES, the chief guest for the event, along with Prof. Gopalkrishna Hegde, IISc Bengaluru and Sunil Deshpande, Regional Head, TCS Bengaluru. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Selvan D., Co‑Chairman, BITES; Dr. N. Nagamani Nagaraja, Chief of Strategy & Systems, National Education Foundation and H.P. Balakrishna, Principal, Global Academy of Technology
More than 8,000 students from over 115 engineering colleges across Karnataka participated in the programme. The finals were conducted across six regions: Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Bengaluru, Tumakuru, and Kalaburagi.
Prof. S. Sadagopan, Chairman, BITES, said, “TCS TechBytes helps build a culture of excellence, which is vital in today’s competitive environment. The program not only strengthens students’ technical knowledge but also fosters healthy competition that motivates them to do their best. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds to showcase their skills, TCS TechBytes instils values of teamwork, resilience, and fair play. We are proud to partner with TCS on this important initiative, which encourages students to broaden their technological knowledge.”
Sunil Deshpande, Regional Head, TCS Bengaluru, said, “TCS TechBytes reaffirms our commitment to upskilling young engineers by providing them with a platform to engage with the latest global technology trends, including AI. The programme underscores the need for continuous adaptability, while nurturing agility, collaboration, and curiosity among future talent.”
CMF India Launches Watch 3 Pro; Goes On Sale Starting May 08, 2026
The Watch 3 Pro features a bright 1.43” AMOLED display housed in a precision-milled metal body, combining style with durability for all-day wear. The device is equipped with dual-band multi-system GPS for faster and more accurate tracking, along with an AI-powered custom running coach that adapts to individual fitness levels. It also offers comprehensive health tracking, including heart rate, sleep, SpO2 and stress monitoring, alongside AI-led post-workout insights to support smarter training and recovery. With up to 13 days of battery life, Watch 3 Pro is built for consistent, reliable performance.
Available in Light Green, Dark Grey, Light Grey and Orange, CMF Watch 3 Pro will be priced at ₹7,999, with a special launch price of ₹6,999 for a limited period. Early access starts May 07, 2026, with sales beginning May 08, 2026 on Flipkart and leading retail stores across India.
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