TP Solar, Manufacturing Arm Of Tata Power Renewables, Records 1 GW Module And 0.9 GW Cell Production In Q2 FY27

Photo Caption: TP Solar Records Strong Manufacturing Momentum with 1 GW Module and 0.9 GW Cell Production in Q2 FY27

The modules are Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) - compliant and listed under the Government of India’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM)

TP Solar Limited (TP Solar), the solar manufacturing arm of The Tata Power Company Limited (Tata Power) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), achieved a strong manufacturing performance in Q2 FY27 (July - September 2026), producing 1 GW of solar modules and 0.9 GW of solar cells.

In H1FY26, i.e. from April to September 2026, TP Solar manufactured 2 GW of Modules and 1.8 GW of Cells. This production performance underscores TP Solar’s consistent capacity ramp-up and improving operational efficiency. The modules are compliant with Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms and approved under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).

TP Solar operates one of India’s largest single-location state of the art, 4.3 GW Solar Cell and Module manufacturing facility in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

The facility is also distinguished by a workforce comprising nearly 80% women, reflecting the Company’s strong commitment to inclusive workforce. Tata Power, through its subsidiary, TPREL, has invested nearly ₹ 4,300 crore in establishing this facility. The investment represents a significant milestone in advancing indigenization across the solar value chain and reinforces the Tata Power’s strategic focus on achieving self-sufficiency in solar cell and module manufacturing.

Equipped with advanced TOPCon and Mono PERC technologies, the plant produces ALMM - certified modules as also DCR modules using Made in India Cells in this plant. The plant also features cutting-edge AI/ML-driven systems and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), and exemplifies next-generation manufacturing through intelligent automation and superior operational efficiency.

The facility aligns with Tata Power’s commitment to supporting India’s vision for a Net-Zero carbon future with local manufacturing capabilities.

About Tata Power:

The Tata Power Company Limited, a vertically integrated power company and part of the Tata Group, India’s largest multinational business conglomerate, has built a diversified portfolio across the entire power value chain, with its total operational and under-construction capacity surpassing 26 GW. This includes approximately 17.7 GW of clean and green energy capacity (including projects under construction) and around 8.8 GW of thermal generation capacity, ensuring a balanced and resilient energy mix. The Company also has a strong transmission and distribution footprint, with over 7,800 circuit kilometres of transmission lines, including pipeline projects, and serves over 13 million customers across its distribution businesses, making it one of India’s largest private power distribution companies. Further strengthening its leadership in future-ready energy solutions, Tata Power has established 4.9 GW of integrated solar cell and module manufacturing capacity, signed 2.8 GW of pumped hydro storage projects, and expanded its EV charging network to over 7,000 public charging points across 717 cities and towns in India. As a pioneer in India’s clean energy transition, Tata Power remains committed to achieving Net Zero by 2045 and continues to partner with public and private stakeholders to deliver reliable, sustainable, and technology-led energy solutions across the country.   

New To Edits: An Editor Or Your Carousels

Starting today, you can make carousels in Edits. Mix your photos and videos on a canvas and access the creative tools from Edits you already know, plus a few new ones built specifically for carousels.

I'm Dan Moreno, Design Engineer on the Edits team, helping build an editor that supports your entire creative journey. When we asked creators what they hoped Edits could do next, carousels came up again and again. Carousels are a powerful way to tell your stories, letting you string together photos and videos into something bigger. Creators are constantly finding new ways to push the carousel format, from seamless layouts to creative cutout effects and much more. We set out to build a canvas that could keep up with this creativity.

A new canvas for your ideas

Carousels have evolved beyond a linear sequence of photos and videos. Our editor lets you add photos, videos and text to your projects. Use a layout, create stickers with the cutout tool, and use filters or adjustments. A photo can bleed from one slide into the next, and a headline can carry across them, turning the swipe itself into part of the storytelling.

Creating the exact carousel you have in mind requires precision. The tools you already use in Edits, including color grading, scale and rotation make it easy to line up every element exactly as you intended.
Your brand carries over

We want Edits to feel like your own creative studio, where the fonts, styles and colors you’ve saved exist across projects and formats.

The carousel editor is a natural extension of Edits. You'll recognize a familiar interface, and your presets are already saved: adjustments, colors, audio, text styles. Your visual identity is how people know a post is yours, and now it extends to the carousels you make in Edits.

Get inspired: Raven from @Beautymavenraven used the new carousel feature to showcase the makeup staples she’s been hyperfixated on lately, from foundation to primer. She uses stickers, her signature yellow font, a mix of video and images, and cutouts to showcase each product clearly.
Post directly to Instagram

When you’re done editing, share your carousel straight from Edits to Instagram or download your carousel to post anywhere. No need to export, reupload or worry about quality loss along the way.

Getting Started and Tips

How to get started on iOS (Android coming soon):

Open Edits and go to the Projects tab

Press (+) and click Carousel

Choose one or more photos and videos you want to include

Lay out your media on our canvas

Edit your media with our suite of tools like audio, text, filters, adjustments and cutouts

Share your carousels directly from Edits to Instagram

Here’s a few tips as you start creating:

Add a new slide: Tap the “+” button in the editor to insert a blank slide, or pull from the right edge of the carousel for a shortcut

Reorder your slides: Tap on “...” on any slide to duplicate a slide, insert a new slide on the left and right of the current slide or reorder your slides

Pick a layout: Use the layout tool to quickly add multiple photos in preset layouts. You can change the padding and spacing for the items in the layout as well as edit adjustments and filters individually inside a layout

We’ll keep building this editor with you. As carousels evolve, your creativity will shape what we build next. Try Edits if you haven’t already and tag @creators to share what you’ve made. Keep the feedback coming on Instagram and Threads.

ICICI Bank Brings Back ‘Festive Bonanza’ With Exciting Deals Across Shopping, Travel, And Lifestyle Brands

* 10% discount on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale

* Up to ₹7,000 instant cashback on the new iPhone Duo^, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

* Up to ₹30,000 discount on electronics from LG, Samsung and Haier

* Up to ₹35,000 discount on MakeMyTrip holiday packages

ICICI Bank's annual 'Festive Bonanza' returns with attractive offers across leading brands in online shopping, mobile phones, electronics, travel, furniture and home decor, fashion, quick commerce, and more. Customers can enjoy exclusive deals, discounts and cashbacks, using ICICI Bank credit/debit cards, internet banking, cardless EMI, and no-cost EMI options.

The Bank has partnered with Flipkart on its Big Billion Days sale, slated to begin from October 8, 2026, wherein customers can avail 10% discount across a range of products.

The Bank offers instant cashback up to ₹7,000 on the new iPhone Duo^, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and up to ₹15,000 on some Apple products. ICICI Bank credit card holders can also exclusively opt for Apple's 'iPhone for Life' programme. It allows them to pay for select iPhone models in 24-month interest free installments starting at ₹2,497 and offers a guaranteed buyback option for the existing iPhone when they upgrade to their next iPhone.

The Bank has also partnered with other leading brands such as Google Pixel, LG, Sony, Samsung, Haier, HP, Dell, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, Air India, MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Yatra, Ajio, Tata Cliq, Blinkit, Urban ladder, and Pepperfry, among others.

Speaking on the offerings, an ICICI Bank Spokesperson said, "Festive celebrations are about joy and togetherness, and we want to make them even more special. With this year's 'Festive Bonanza', we have partnered with leading brands to bring exciting offers that make our customers' shopping experience more rewarding, convenient and memorable. Our customers can avail these offers by using ICICI Bank's credit and debit cards, credit card EMIs and internet banking."

Other key offers* include:

Mobile phones: Up to ₹10,000 discount on Google Pixel 11 and Xiaomi smartphones, and up to ₹5,000 discount on Oppo and OnePlus phones.

Fashion: Up to 12% discount on shopping at Tata Cliq and Ajio.

Electronics: Up to ₹30,000 discount across LG, Samsung, Haier, Sony, HP, Microsoft Surface, and JBL, among others. Customers can also avail attractive discounts on a range of products at Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales.

Travel: Up to ₹35,000 discount on flights, hotels and holiday packages across travel platforms like MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Yatra, Easemytrip, Ixigo, Paytm flights, among others, and 10% discount on Air India flight bookings through their website.

Furniture and home decor: Up to 30% discount on Pepperfry, Urban Ladder, The Sleep Company, Sleepyhead, Duroflex, Bonito Designs, Interior Company, and Furniselan.

Quick commerce: Discounts on grocery and other purchases through Flipkart Minutes, Blinkit and Zepto.

Special offers: Up to 35% discount on brands like Avis, Cordelia Cruises, Pickyourtrail, Nasher Miles, Ferns N Petals, IGP, Elivaas, among others.

Other all-time benefits on ICICI Bank Credit Cards:

Customers can get reward points upto 5% on Amazon purchases* using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card

They can get reward points upto 7% on Adani One Ecosystem* using the Adani One ICICI Bank Credit Card

*Terms & conditions apply on the offers

^Offer applicable post launch

To know more and avail the ‘Festive Bonanza’ offers, visit https://www.icici.bank.in/campaigns/bonanza/index

For news and updates, visit www.icici.bank.in and follow us on X at www.x.com/ICICIBank.

For media queries, write to: corporate.communications@icici.bank.in

About ICICI Bank: ICICI Bank Ltd (BSE: ICICIBANK, NSE: ICICIBANK and NYSE:IBN) is a leading private sector bank in India. The Bank’s total assets stood at ₹ 24,32,426 crore at June 30, 2026.

Certain statements in this release relating to a future period of time (including inter alia concerning our future business plans or growth prospects) are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under applicable securities laws including the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to statutory and regulatory changes, international economic and business conditions; political or economic instability in the jurisdictions where we have operations, increase in non - performing loans, unanticipated changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices or other rates or prices, our growth and expansion in business, the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses, the actual growth in demand for banking products and services, investment income, cash flow projections, our exposure to market risks, changes in India’s sovereign rating, as well as other risks detailed in the reports filed by us with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this release. ICICI Bank undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at www.sec.gov   

Tata AIA Expands Advisor Outreach Through Community-Led Engagements Across India

* Career Carnival, Masik Bima Diwas and occasion-led activations bring financial protection and advisory careers into everyday community conversations

From celebrating teachers and national occasions to engaging communities across India, Tata AIA Life Insurance is creating meaningful conversations around financial protection and career opportunities through its community-led initiatives. By taking insurance awareness closer to people's everyday lives, the company aims to help more individuals understand the importance of securing their family's future while enabling aspiring professionals to explore a rewarding career as Life Insurance Advisors.

Through initiatives such as Career Carnival, Masik Bima Diwas and Career Opportunity Workshops, supported by outreach programmes around culturally relevant occasions including Independence Day and Teachers' Day, Tata AIA is connecting with diverse communities through branch-led activities, local events and digital engagement.

Why the Last Mile Needs Advisors

According to IRDAI's Annual Report 2024-25, the country's insurance penetration stood at 3.7% of GDP, roughly half the global average of 7.3%, while life insurance penetration slipped to 2.7%. A large share of households, particularly in semi-urban and rural markets, continue to be under-protected. Closing this gap depends on trusted, face-to-face conversations, and this is where the agency channel plays a pivotal role. Life Insurance Advisors live and work within the communities they serve; they understand local needs, speak the local language and build relationships that last well beyond the first policy. A strong and growing advisor network is therefore central to taking insurance to the last mile and to the industry's shared vision of 'Insurance for All by 2047'.

Source: ar-2024-25.pdf

From Classrooms to Neighbourhoods: Outreach That Starts Conversations

Tata AIA's strategy brings career awareness and insurance awareness into the same conversation. Every month, Masik Bima Diwas gives this approach a regular rhythm, with branches and advisors dedicating the day to insurance awareness and outreach activities in their local communities.

On Teachers' Day, the Tata AIA Agency team ran its Guru Samman Divas initiative, felicitating 22,517 teachers across 857 schools nationwide. At every school, the felicitation doubled as a conversation on financial wellness and protection. On Independence Day, teams across markets took the conversation to local communities, linking the idea of freedom to financial independence.

Through a mix of English and vernacular communication, the company is taking these community stories and financial protection conversations to a larger audience.

Rakesh Sharma, Chief Distribution Officer – Proprietary Business, Tata AIA Life Insurance, said, “India’s protection gap will not be closed from a desk. It will be closed in classrooms, neighbourhoods and local markets, by advisors people already know and trust. Our objective is to take the life insurance advisor opportunity closer to people and communities across India. When we engage through occasions that people naturally connect with, conversations become more relevant and meaningful. These interactions help us create greater awareness about financial protection while enabling individuals to understand how life insurance advisory can become a rewarding, flexible and purpose-led career.”

A Scalable Model for Advisor Recruitment

Career Carnival is a structured, year-long platform that raises awareness of and participation in life insurance advisory careers, having onboarded over 325 advisors since April 2026. Each engagement targets a different audience: young graduates, homemakers, women returning to the workforce, working professionals, and those seeking independent or additional income. Prospective advisors are introduced to the career through local events, webinars, digital engagement and branch interactions, and those who take it forward move into structured learning, mentoring and digital support, anchored by Tata AIA AURA, the company's advisor development platform.

Next Up: Navratri, Durga Puja and the Festive Calendar

Tata AIA Agency is preparing its next phase of outreach around Navratri and Durga Puja. Diwali, Christmas, Makar Sankranti and Vasant Panchami will follow, keeping Career Carnival present across markets through the year.

Regional and vernacular communication, hyperlocal outreach, digital campaigns and branch-level activity will carry the programme into newer communities, advancing a larger goal: wider life insurance awareness and participation across India.

Disclaimers:

Individual Death Claim Settlement Ratio is 99.45% for FY 2025- 26 as per the latest annual audited figures
98,01,699 families protected till 31st May 2026.

500+ Branches - Presence across major cities in India

As on 31st March 2026, the company has a total Assets Under Management (AUM) of ₹145,589 Crore

BEWARE OF SPURIOUS PHONE CALLS AND FICTITIOUS/FRAUDULENT OFFERS IRDAI or its officials do not involve in activities like selling insurance policies, announcing bonus or investment of premiums. Public receiving such phone calls are requested to lodge a police complaint. 

Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (IRDAI Regn. No.110) CIN: U66010MH2000PLC128403. Registered & Corporate Office: 14th Floor, Tower A, Peninsula Business Park, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013. Trade logo displayed above belongs to Tata Sons Ltd. and AIA Group Ltd. and is used by Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Ltd. under a license. For any information including cancellation, claims and complaints, please contact our Insurance Advisor / Intermediary or visit Tata AIA Life’s nearest branch office or call 1-860-266-9966 (local charges apply) or write to us at customercare@tataaia.com. Visit us at: www.tataaia.com.

Phoenix Festival Weekend Dhamaka: Vipul Goyal And Rajesh Krishnan To Perform Live At At Phoenix Mall Of Asia, Bengaluru

* Experience an unforgettable evening of laughter, music and nostalgia with two much-loved performers

Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bengaluru is all set to host an evening of laughter and music featuring stand-up comedian Vipul Goyal and celebrated Kannada playback singer Rajesh Krishnan on Saturday, 10th October 2026. From sharp observations on everyday life to timeless Kannada melodies, the evening brings together two distinct forms of entertainment for audiences in the city.

Known for his clean and relatable humour, Vipul Goyal has won audiences with his sharp take on everyday situations, Indian families, social media, and daily life quirks. An IIT Bombay graduate and the star of Humorously Yours, Vipul has built a strong following with his observational comedy, turning familiar experiences into stories and punchlines that audiences can easily relate to.

Rajesh Krishnan is one of the most admired voices in Kannada playback music, known for his soulful voice and memorable melodies. With a repertoire spanning romantic songs, evergreen classics, soulful tracks, and energetic numbers, he continues to resonate with audiences across generations. His live performance will feature his much-loved songs with a full live orchestra, bringing the magic of Kannada music to life.

Don’t miss an evening of laughter, music, and nostalgia as Vipul Goyal and Rajesh Krishnan take the stage at Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bengaluru. Grab your tickets now on BookMyShow for an evening you would not want to miss. 

California Pistachios Invites India To Make Chai Time Better

* With Pistachios Through “The Better Snack” Marketing Campaign

The latest campaign moves pistachios beyond festive consumption, bringing their crunch and taste to everyday snacking occasions.

Wonderful® Pistachios, the world’s largest grower and processor of pistachios and distributor of California Pistachios, has launched the latest edition of “The Better Snack” marketing campaign in India, building on the success of its earlier campaigns. The Better Snack aims to expand pistachios beyond festive and seasonal occasions, bringing them into everyday snacking, with chai time taking centre stage as a key moment to enjoy the crunch and taste of pistachios.

The campaign features high-impact out-of-home (OOH) and print across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata, with prominent outdoor sites including the Bandra cluster in Mumbai and Golf Course Road of Gurgaon. Digital creators will bring The Better Snack to life through relatable, everyday snacking moments, highlighting pistachios as a fun, tasty and high protein option across a variety of snacking occasions. Through a collaboration with Blinkit, the brand will also make it convenient for consumers to discover and purchase California Pistachios.

Shail Pancholi, Spokesperson for California Pistachios in India, said, “Snacking is an integral part of everyday life in India, with people reaching for something to eat across a variety of moments throughout the day. With 'The Better Snack’ we want to make pistachios a more natural part of these everyday occasions- from chai breaks to work desks to unwinding with a screen, while offering the great taste, satisfying crunch and goodness of a nutrient-rich snack. We hope to encourage consumers to see pistachios as an easy, everyday choice.”

The campaign comes as Indian consumers become increasingly intentional about their snacking choices. According to the Farmley Healthy Snacking Report 2026, 86% of Indian snackers say protein is important when choosing snacks, while evening tea-time emerges as India’s top snacking occasion across age groups, city-tiers and lifestyles. With six grams of protein per 28 gram serving, California Pistachios are an ideal food for India’s consumers based on these market consumption trends. The report also uncovers a generational shift in snacking motivations: consumers aged 16-35 are more likely to snack to satisfy cravings, while those above 35 increasingly snack for an energy boost.

California Pistachios remains committed to supporting these evolving snacking habits by making wholesome snacking more accessible and encouraging healthier eating choices across the country.

About California Pistachios

California Pistachios are grown and distributed by The Wonderful Company, the world's largest vertically integrated pistachio processor and marketer located in California's Central Valley.

California Pistachios are Non-GMO, providing a smart, healthy choice for consumers around the world. Sun-ripened in the moderate Mediterranean climate of California, these distinctively green nuts pack taste and contain antioxidants and over 30 different nutrients. California Pistachios in India are available under leading brands and private labels at retail outlets, grocery stores, and online platforms.

For more information about California Pistachios, visit www.californiapistachios.com.

From Smartphones To Beauty: How Gen Z’s Inner Circle Is Shaping Different Diwali Shopping Journeys

* New Snapchat and GWI research reveals that there is no one Gen Z Diwali shopper, with planning, sharing, advice-seeking, and spontaneity varying significantly by category.

A smartphone, a beauty product, a festive outfit, and last-minute Diwali essentials may all be part of the same festive shopping basket, but Gen Z isn't buying them in the same way.

New research from Snapchat and GWI reveals that there is no single Gen Z Diwali purchase journey. Consumer technology emerges as a highly planned and advice-led category, beauty is shaped by research and social sharing, fashion combines advance planning with spontaneity, while quick commerce is closely tied to immediate household and festive needs.

One behaviour, however, appears across these different journeys: shopping is rarely happening in isolation. Gen Z is researching, sharing and seeking opinions as they navigate purchases, and the role of trusted friends and family isn't confined to categories traditionally considered social, such as fashion and beauty.

This is particularly evident in consumer technology. Despite being one of the most considered categories studied, 55% of Gen Z plan most of their consumer technology purchases in advance, while 52% seek advice from friends or family before buying.

For marketers, the findings point to a more nuanced Diwali shopper: different categories require different ways of showing up across the purchase journey, rather than one festive playbook applied to every consumer and category.

Technology: The considered, advice-led purchase

Consumer technology stands out as one of the most planned categories studied, with 55% of Gen Z saying they plan most of their purchases in advance.

But considered doesn't mean solitary. 52% seek advice from friends or family before purchasing consumer technology, demonstrating that trusted opinions matter even in a category typically associated with specifications, research, and comparison.

The journey also begins before Diwali. 50% research products, 46% ask others for opinions or advice, and 45% compare products or brands. During Diwali, behaviour shifts closer to transaction, with 47% making purchases and 44% looking for discounts, while 36% share products with others.

Smartphones are a major part of the technology shopping basket, with 71% of Gen Z buying or expecting to buy one for Diwali.

Beauty: The social, shareable purchase

Beauty and personal care follows a different path. While 53% of Gen Z plan most of their beauty purchases in advance, the journey continues through inspiration, research, conversations, and sharing.

Nearly half (49%) research ideas or inspiration before Diwali, while 45% seek opinions or advice.

Sharing is particularly prominent: 3 in 10 Gen Z consumers share beauty and personal care products with others before buying, while nearly 3 in 10 (29%) have sent photos or videos from a store to others.

Here, shopping becomes more collaborative, with other people becoming part of evaluating and validating what to buy.

Quick commerce: The need-state purchase

Quick commerce reveals another distinct Diwali shopping behaviour, driven more heavily by immediate festive and household needs.

61% of Gen Z primarily purchase festive essentials through quick commerce for their family or household.

Snacks and sweets lead the category at 74%, followed by puja essentials (65%), flowers and decorations (64%), diyas and candles (61%), and household essentials (59%).

Unlike the longer consideration journey associated with technology or the sharing-led behaviour seen in beauty, quick commerce is closely connected to what is needed for the home, and the people Gen Z is celebrating with.

Fashion: Planned, but open to spontaneity

Fashion and apparel remain the largest festive shopping category studied, with 68% of Gen Z buying or expecting to buy in the category.

But the journey sits somewhere between intention and impulse. While 46% plan most of their fashion purchases in advance, 49% say they combine planning with spontaneous purchases.

And planning begins early: 43% start planning their fashion purchases at least a month before Diwali, giving brands an opportunity to influence consideration well before the festival itself.

One Diwali, different journeys

Taken together, the findings show why there is no single Gen Z festive shopper and no single path to purchase.

Yagnesh Ravi, Ad Solutions Lead India, Snapchat, said, “The festive shopping funnel has changed. Discovery is still important, but for Gen Z, the journey increasingly continues through conversations with their Inner Circle, the friends and family they trust to share opinions, validate choices, and build confidence before they buy. Snapchat has always been built around real relationships, the friends and family people talk to every day, share moments with, and turn to for opinions. That is what makes the Inner Circle such a natural behaviour on Snapchat. During Diwali, for brands, the opportunity is not simply to appear alongside content, but to become part of the moments where people are discovering, discussing, and deciding what matters to them.”

Jason Mander, Chief Insight Officer, GWI, adds, “What this Diwali research shows is that there isn’t one way through that funnel. A smartphone, a beauty product, an outfit, and a last-minute festive essential are all approached differently. For brands, the opportunity is to understand the behaviours shaping their specific category and show up across the moments that matter, from discovery and research to conversations and decision-making. Understanding what Gen Z buys is only part of the picture, how they arrive at that decision matters just as much.”

The research was conducted by GWI in partnership with Snapchat, examining Gen Z festive shopping behaviours across fashion and apparel, beauty and personal care, quick commerce and festive essentials, and consumer technology and smartphones.