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Makar Sankranti is a festival shaped by simple pleasures, sunlit mornings, the aroma of freshly cooked rice, and homes adorned with intricate kolams. It’s a day spent moving freely between rituals and relaxation, from sacred baths and cattle worship to joyous family feasts, where comfort matters as much as tradition. Fabindia’s Makar Sankranti festive collection is thoughtfully curated for these moments, blending ease, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

This collection features soft, breathable cotton-silk blends that feel light and effortless throughout the day. Handwoven vibrant dupattas drape beautifully as you transition from kolam rituals to relaxed family gatherings, while classic woven churidars create a timeless base rooted in tradition yet easy to wear

Handwoven kurtas bring clean silhouettes, designed for comfort without compromising on festive appeal, versatile enough to style up for celebrations or keep minimal for everyday moments. Completing the look is a selection of handcrafted jewellery, including refined metal necklaces, silver bangles and jhumkas, and subtle accents that add just the right touch of elegance, complementing the rhythm of Sankranti festivities without overpowering them.

From exchanging sweets, and enjoying family feasts under the winter sun to honoring the harvest, Fabindia’s Makar Sankranti collection is made for moments that feel real, warm, and unhurried. Rooted in heritage and crafted for modern living, the collection celebrates the beauty of dressing well while staying comfortable

SBI MF, ICICI Pru MF And HDFC MF Account For ~40% Of Amagi's Rs. 805 Crore Anchor Book

Amagi Media Labs has raised ₹805 crore from marquee anchor investors ahead of its ₹1,789-crore public issue - which opened for subscription on January 13, 2026. The company allotted 2,22,95,799 equity shares to 42 anchor investors at Rs. 361 per share (the upper end of the price band).

The top three domestic mutual funds - SBI MF, ICICI Prudential MF, and HDFC MF have picked up the majority of Amagi’s anchor portion allocation – around 40% of total anchor book. Amagi is one of the rare instances where all three leading consortium fund houses have come in as anchors.

Other anchors include Birla MF, Fidelity, Motilal Oswal MF, HDFC Life Insurance, Tata Mutual Fund, Franklin Templeton MF, 360One, Baroda BNP MF, Amundi, PGIM MF, Bandhan MF, Susquehanna International (SIG), Bharti Axa, Isometry Capital, Societe Generale, Goldman Sachs, Creaegis, Edelweiss Tokio Life, New Vernon Capital, Helios (incl. MF) among others.

Amagi’s IPO is CY2026’s first deep-tech, SaaS and private sector IPO.

Amagi's strategic selection of 35 resident & 7 non-resident anchor investors includes domestic and foreign funds, and long-only insurance companies.

The anchor book features renowned funds, which are very selective about their investments.

The anchors have invested in Amagi IPO at a time when most global markets are volatile. The IPO’s fresh issue proceeds of Rs. 816 crore will be used for financing expenses towards technology and cloud infrastructure; funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes.

The public issue will close on January 16, extended to four days due to local municipal elections in Maharashtra.

Sify Reports Consolidated Financial Results For Q3 FY 2025-26

Revenues of INR 11596 Million. EBITDA of INR 2470 Million.

Loss for the period INR 329 Million.

HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue was INR 11596 Million, an increase of 11% over the same quarter last year.

EBITDA was INR 2470 Million, an increase of 29% over the same quarter last year.

Loss before tax was INR 257 Million. Loss after tax was INR 329 Million.

CAPEX during the quarter was INR 3452 Million.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Mr. Raju Vegesna, Chairman, said, “India’s growth story has moved decisively from promise to performance. Strong economic fundamentals, policy continuity and accelerating digital adoption are positioning India as a central pillar in the global technology ecosystem. Indian IT is entering a new phase—one defined not only by scale, but by leadership in digital infrastructure, cloud, and AI-led innovation.”

As enterprises and governments intensify their focus on AI, cloud, and data-driven platforms, demand for secure, high-performance, and sovereign digital infrastructure is rising rapidly. At Sify, our strategy is aligned with this inflection point through sustained investments in hyperscale data centers, resilient networks, and AI-ready platforms, positioning us to enable the next decade of enterprise transformation in India.”

Mr. M P Vijay Kumar, ED & Group CFO, said, “We continue to exercise fiscal discipline while making measured investments to strengthen our long-term capabilities. Our capital allocation across data centers, networks and digital platforms remains guided by a disciplined approach to risk and future readiness, with a focus on long-term value creation”.

The cash balance at the end of the quarter was INR 3627 Million”.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

The Revenue split between the businesses for the quarter was Network services 37%, Data Center services 40% and Digital services 23%.

Since June 30, 2025, Sify sold 12.16MW of additional Data Center capacity.

As of December 31, 2025 Sify provides services via 1214 fibre nodes, a 9% increase over same quarter last year.

As on December 31, 2025, Sify has deployed 9695 SDWAN service points across the country.

CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENTS

Among the most prominent new contracts during the quarter were the following:

Network Services

India’s largest stock exchange contracted for interconnection to the cloud to provide last mile services to Capital Market members.

A private insurance MNC signed up for a Network management and SDWAN deployment.

Sify contracted an international bank for international and domestic connectivity services.

The largest private domestic airport manager signed up for WAN services for their new international airport in India.

Data Center Services

One of the India’s largest shares brokering firms contracted to move their capacity from a competitor DC.

One of India's leading diversified financial services major and a subsidiary of the largest bank in India contracted to move their on-premise DC.

The umbrella corporation that facilitates digital payments in India signed up to modernize and expand their capacity with liquid-cooling solutions for their GPUs.

A subsidiary of the Central bank and an Indian multinational technology company signed up to expand capacity.

Digital services

Sify contracted an Indian multinational, a private insurance MNC, a private commodities major, a digital payments enabler, a welfare arm of a state government and a private health major for greenfield Cloud implementation; these clients also contracted for services like DRaaS, PaaS and IaaS.

The central government’s digital payments enabler, a state government’s technology arm, a private insurance major, another state government’s electronics subsidiary and a private financial major contracted for managed services.

A private IT player contracted for a Security Operations Center (SOC).

The country’s largest private health major contracted to enable a hyperscaler’s cloud platform.

V-Guard’s In-House Manufactured Induction Cooktop Becomes India’s First To Earn 5-Star BEE Rating

* Breakthrough 5-Star recognition from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency underscores V-Guard’s leadership in in-house design, manufacturing excellence and energy-efficient innovation~

V-Guard Industries Limited, India’s leading consumer electrical and electronics brand, has achieved a landmark milestone with its Induction Cooktop Model VIC06V1 becoming India’s first induction cooktop to receive a 5-Star (★★★★★) energy efficiency rating from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

The recognition underscores V-Guard’s commitment to energy-efficient innovation, in-house manufacturing excellence, and uncompromising quality standards. The VIC06V1 induction cooktop is designed and manufactured at V-Guard’s state-of-the-art Perundurai facility, reinforcing the brand’s focus on indigenous design. Furthermore, the model has been engineered to deliver faster, cleaner and more environment-friendly cooking while helping consumers reduce electricity consumption without compromising on performance or convenience.

The VIC06V1 (5-Star BEE Rated) induction cooktop delivers a maximum power output of 1600 W and features eight power and temperature levels with eight preset cooking modes,

enabling versatile and efficient everyday cooking. The soft-touch switch controls and easy-to-read digital display are complemented by a 4-hour timer, 24-hour preset function, and energy and voltage indicators for seamless monitoring and operation.

Designed with safety and reliability at its core, the cooktop is equipped with 3 kV surge protection, high–low voltage cut-off, and BIS certification. The Grade A crystalline glass panel ensures durability and a premium finish, while its lightweight design and wide working range support fast, efficient cooking. The product comes with a 1-year product warranty and a 3-year warranty on the induction coil, offering enhanced peace of mind to consumers.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Mithun Chittilappilly, Managing Director, V-Guard Industries Ltd., said, “The recognition reflects our strong focus on in-house design, manufacturing excellence, quality standards, and energy-efficient innovation. This milestone sets a new industry benchmark and further reinforces V-Guard’s leadership in energy-efficient home appliances.”

With this significant achievement, V-Guard’s VIC06V1 sets a new benchmark for the induction cooking category in India, reaffirming the company’s role as a pioneer in delivering sustainable, high-performance kitchen appliances for modern Indian households.

About V-Guard Industries Ltd.

V-Guard Industries Limited is India’s leading consumer electrical and electronics major based in Kochi. A publicly listed entity, the company recorded revenues of Rs 5577.82 crores in FY 2025 and is present across the country with 35 branches and over 1,00,000 channel partners. Founded in 1977 by Mr Kochouseph Chittilappilly to manufacture and market Voltage stabilizers, it has now become a force to reckon with in the Indian electric and electronic goods panorama. The company, in the last 48 years, has established a strong brand name and aggressively diversified into a multi-product company with a portfolio including Voltage stabilizers, Inverter & Inverter Batteries, Electric Water Heaters, Solar Water Heaters, Pumps & Motors, Domestic Switchgears, Wires & Cables, Fans, Modular Switches, Air Coolers and Kitchen Appliances. V-Guard not only exhibits market leadership in India in several categories but also product leadership through launching several ‘industry-first’ smart products such as Intelligent & Smart Water Heaters, Smart Inverters, Smart fans with LED lights and several other innovative and aesthetically superior designs in various product categories.

Sampark Foundation Invests ₹25 Crore To Expand Smart Schools And AI-Led Governance

As part of its 20-year milestone, Sampark Foundation intends to support 20,000 additional smart schools, alongside the deployment of an AI-based classroom governance and real-time monitoring platform across nearly 80,000 government schools in eight Indian states.

Sampark Foundation has unveiled a significant expansion of its efforts to transform learning and improve educational outcomes in government schools across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh, through an investment of ₹25 crore. The announcement comes as the Foundation completes 20 years of driving innovation and impact in public education.

As part of this expansion, the Foundation will support the creation of 20,000 additional smart schools across the eight states, aligned with the National Education Policy’s vision of digitally empowered classrooms. Under this initiative, Sampark TV will be installed free of cost in government schools where smart televisions or smart boards already exist or are planned, alongside structured teacher training to enable effective classroom integration.

A parallel focus of this expansion is the deployment of an AI-based, real-time classroom monitoring and governance platform, planned to be rolled out across 80,000 government schools. The platform will enable district, block, and school-level education officials to track teaching data, monitor classroom engagement, and predict learning outcomes, strengthening evidence-based decision-making and accountability within the public education system. This first-of-its-kind platform will be implemented at no cost across all covered schools.

Letters of intent have been formally shared with all eight state governments, marking the next phase of collaboration to scale technology-enabled, student-centric learning across public education systems. Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Vineet Nayar, Founder and Chairman, Sampark Foundation, said, “Twenty years ago, Sampark Foundation began with a simple idea: every child deserves a learning experience that excites the mind and sparks curiosity, regardless of geography or circumstance. As we renew our efforts to deepen partnerships with state governments, we aim to create classrooms where curiosity thrives and learning outcomes improve meaningfully and sustainably.”

Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao, President, Sampark Foundation and former Special Secretary, NITI Aayog, added, “The future of public education lies in the intelligent use of data, technology, and governance. The AI-based monitoring platform will enable education leaders at every level to respond faster, plan better, and ensure accountability where it matters most – in the classroom. This initiative represents a significant step towards institutionalising data-driven decision-making in government school systems.”

In addition, the Foundation will host large state-level AI Education Conclaves in March 2026 across each of the eight states, focused on the theme “AI Revolution in Education,” bringing together policymakers, practitioners, and global experts to advance dialogue on the future of technology-enabled learning.

Committed to strengthening education delivery across India and fostering a love of learning in every child, Sampark Foundation works closely with state governments to ensure inclusive access to quality education. Through its flagship Sampark Smart Shala programme, the Foundation has reached over 1.8 crore children across more than 1.4 lakh government schools, trained over 8.5 lakh teachers, and established 40,000 smart classrooms that enhance teaching and learning experiences nationwide. Over the past two decades, what began as a vision has evolved into one of the world’s largest education movements, documented as a Harvard Case Study and recognised globally among leading large-scale education innovations.

About Sampark Foundation

Sampark Foundation was founded by Anupama Nayar and Vineet Nayar (Former Vice Chairman and CEO of HCL Technologies and author of Harvard Business Press bestseller” Employees First, Customer Second”) with a committed investment of INR 1000 Cr with the belief that “frugal innovation” and its practical implementation in partnership with the government can drive large-scale improvement in learning outcomes.

Currently, the Sampark Smart Shala program is impacting over 1.8 crore children by implementing 1.4 lac primary government schools in 8 states (Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand). Many third-party surveys have shown that in the schools where the Sampark Smart Shala has been implemented, there is a marked increase in the number of children who answered grade-level questions in Math and English. For example, according to Feedback Consulting, a research organisation, in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, there has been a 43, 32 and 36 per cent improvement in children's performance in 2024-2025.

About Vineet Nayar

Vineet Nayar is the Founder & Chairman of Sampark Foundation and former CEO of HCL Technologies, a leading IT firm whose transformation was architected from $0.7 billion in 2005 to $4.7 Billion in 2013 by Vineet, which led HCL’s management practices being taught as a case study in Harvard Business School. He is also the author of the highly acclaimed management book, “Employee First, Customers Second – Turning Conventional Management Upside Down which has sold 100,000 copies. Vineet has been cited in “Forbes 48 Heroes of Philanthropy 2016 for the pedagogical innovations the Foundation has brought into classrooms. He is also an acknowledged management visionary and a radical thinker and has been included in the elite “Thinkers 50 List” in 2011-2012, listing the world’s top 50 business leaders.

E2E Transportation Infrastructure Discloses ₹134.41 Cr Order Inflows Post IPO Filings

Orders awarded by various Zonal Railways of Indian Railways, including South East Central, South Western, Southern and Central Railway

E To E Transportation Infrastructure Limited (E2E Rail), a rail engineering and system integration company listed on the NSE Emerge platform, disclosed consolidated order inflows of approximately ₹134.41 crore received between October 1, 2025 and January 10, 2026, following the filing of its IPO offer documents.

The disclosure relates to orders received during the IPO quiet period and is being made post listing in the interest of investor transparency, the Company said. E2E Rail’s shares were listed on NSE Emerge on January 2, 2026.

The orders were received in the ordinary course of business and primarily pertained to railway signalling and telecommunication works, including automatic signalling systems, electronic interlocking, design, installation, testing and commissioning. The contracts have been awarded by various Zonal Railways, including South East Central Railway (Raipur Division), South Western Railway (Mysuru Division), Southern Railway (Thiruvananthapuram Division) and Southern Railway, with execution timelines ranging from 12 to 30 months.

The Company clarified that the orders do not involve any related-party transactions, carry no promoter or promoter group interest, and do not result in any material change to its business model, risk profile or financial position as disclosed in the IPO offer documents.
Summary of Orders Received

● Period Covered: October 1, 2025 to January 10, 2026

● Aggregate Order Value: Approximately ₹134.41 crore (inclusive of GST)

● Nature of Orders: Railway System Integration works, primarily involving railway signalling, electronic interlocking, design, installation, testing and commissioning

● Execution Period: As per individual contract terms

● Related Party Transactions: None

● Promoter / Promoter Group Interest: None

About E To E Transportation Infrastructure Limited:

Incorporated in 2010, E To E Transportation Infrastructure Limited is a system integrator providing end-to-end rail engineering solutions across mainline railways, urban transit systems, and private sidings. With over 15 years of industry experience, the Company offers comprehensive services including design, consultancy, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and operations & maintenance across railway signalling & telecommunication systems, track electrification, and turnkey rail infrastructure projects in India and select international markets.

Papa Johns Expands In Bengaluru With New And Upcoming Dine-In Restaurants

The expansion includes a newly opened dine-in restaurant in Koramangala, upcoming dine-in outlets in Kasturi Nagar and BTM Layout, along with a cloud kitchen in Electronic City, strengthening the brand’s presence across Bengaluru

Papa Johns India, operated by master franchisee PJP Foods India Private Limited (a joint venture between PJP Investments Group and Ambrosia QSR), has announced the opening of a new dine-in restaurant in Koramangala, with additional dine-in outlets in Kasturi Nagar and BTM Layout scheduled to go live later this month, along with a cloud kitchen in Electronic City. This expansion builds on the brand’s recent launch of four dine-in restaurants in Indiranagar, Hennur, Electronic City, and Sarjapur Road in October 2025, taking Papa Johns’ footprint in Bengaluru to seven dine-in restaurants and one cloud kitchen by the beginning of 2026. The continued expansion further re-instates the brand’s commitment to scaling its presence in one of India’s most dynamic foodservice markets while delivering premium-quality pizza experiences to Indian consumers.

All Papa Johns restaurants in Bengaluru are supported by the brand’s digital ecosystem, including the Papa Johns mobile app and online ordering platform, enabling a seamless customer experience across dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. As the network expands, the brand continues to focus on operational efficiency and consistency to ensure the same quality experience for customers across all touchpoints.

Commenting on the expansion, Tapan Vaidya, Group CEO, PJP Foods India Private Limited, said, “The opening of three new dine-in restaurants in Kasturi Nagar, Koramangala, and BTM Layout, along with a cloud kitchen in Electronic City, reflects our confidence in the Bengaluru market and our long-term vision for Papa Johns in India. As we scale our presence, our focus remains on delivering a consistent, premium experience across all formats, supported by strong operational processes and a customer-first approach that defines the Papa Johns brand globally. India represents a significant growth opportunity for Papa Johns. Expanding our footprint in Bengaluru, supported by a strong operational backbone, allows us to scale responsibly while maintaining the high standards of quality and service our customers expect. The addition of these restaurants reinforces our commitment to building a sustainable, long-term presence in the market.”

Papa Johns’ India journey blends global favourites with locally inspired innovations, catering to evolving Indian preferences while staying true to the brand’s core philosophy. Every pizza is prepared using Papa Johns’ signature fresh dough made with six simple ingredients, paired with tomato sauce crafted from a blend of Naati and Californian tomatoes, and cheese made from real mozzarella, delivering the same quality enjoyed at Papa Johns restaurants worldwide.

With its focus on premium ingredients, operational excellence, and thoughtful localisation, Papa Johns continues to strengthen its footprint in India. The upcoming Bengaluru openings underscore the brand’s ambition to scale across key urban markets while maintaining its promise of Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.

About Papa Johns India:

Papa Johns India brings the brand’s global promise of Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.®️ to Indian consumers. Operated by PJP Foods India Private Limited, the Master Franchisee for India, the brand is committed to delivering a premium pizza experience built on fresh, never-frozen dough, real mozzarella cheese, and sauce made from Naati and Californian tomatoes. From fresh vegetables to quality chicken with no fillers, every ingredient reflects Papa Johns’ belief that better ingredients make better pizza. The India menu combines global favourites with locally inspired flavours, crafted to deliver freshness, quality, and authenticity across dine-in, delivery, and takeaway formats.