Tata Motors Announces Price Increase For Commercial Vehicles From October 2026

Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced a price increase of up to 1% on its range of commercial vehicles, effective 1 October 2026.

The revision is being taken to offset the rise in commodity and other input costs. The increase will differ depending on the model and variant.

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 NSE Ltd. 

Zinnia Earns Dual Industry Recognition In India For Insurance Innovation

* “Back-to-back honours highlight the role Zinnia's India-based teams play in advancing insurance technology and digital transformation for carriers worldwide.”

Zinnia, a leading life and annuity technology company, today announced that it has received two industry recognitions for its work advancing insurance innovation and digital transformation.

At the Global BFSI Leadership Summit 2026, hosted by The Leadership Federation in Mumbai on July 30, Zinnia received the Digital Insurance Transformation Excellence Award. Josh Everett, CEO of Zinnia India, accepted the award on behalf of teams across the company.

At the Future of Insurance Summit & Awards 2026, hosted by UBS Forums in Mumbai on August 20, Zinnia was named Best InsurTech Partner of the Year. The recognition reflects Zinnia's work with insurers to modernize complex processes, connect distribution and servicing, and create better experiences across the insurance lifecycle.

"Insurance is built on promises that have to be kept over decades, and technology only matters when it makes those promises easier to keep. These recognitions belong to our teams, whose work is helping insurers modernize with greater speed and confidence and build simpler, more connected experiences for everyone the industry serves. We're grateful to the clients who trust us to help move the industry forward," said Josh Everett, CEO of Zinnia India.

For decades, insurers have run product, distribution and servicing on separate systems, forcing carriers to stitch together processes that should work as one. Zinnia's platform unifies those functions, giving carriers a single platform to reduce fragmentation and accelerate growth, while giving distributors and advisors the same data and the same view needed to deliver seamless experiences to consumers.

"These awards reflect the discipline our teams bring to execution every day. From building resilient systems, to closing the gap between design and delivery, and doing it at a scale few in the industry can match. This recognition is a reflection of that consistency, and of the people who make it possible," said Dhirendra Singh, Head of Global Operations, Zinnia.

The scale and depth of Zinnia’s India operations are increasingly shaping how we build and deliver technology for insurers worldwide, and these recognitions celebrate the teams driving that impact.

About Zinnia

Zinnia, an Eldridge business, simplifies the life and annuity industry by delivering comprehensive technology solutions for the industry's most critical needs. Zinnia is the technology and intelligence infrastructure powering the life and annuity industry, helping carriers operate more efficiently, distributors expand access, advisors build confidence, and consumers navigate financial protection and retirement with greater ease. Zinnia is also backed by funds managed by KKR and Vista Credit Partners, leading global investment firms. To learn more about Zinnia, please visit zinnia.com.

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EAAA, The Alternatives Arm Of Edelweiss, Scales Private Equity Strategy To ~ INR 2,500 Crore

* Discovery Fund I tracking 1.8x TVPI within four years of first close

* Partially Exited Fund I Portfolio companies – RentoMojo, Shadowfax and Kusumgar listed in 2026

EAAA, the alternatives arm of Edelweiss, today announced that its private equity strategy has scaled to ~INR 2,500 crore in fee-paying assets under management (FPAUM) across its Discovery Funds, marking a significant milestone.

The Discovery Strategy, comprising Edelweiss Discovery Fund I and Discovery Fund II, focuses on investing in mid-stage businesses that have demonstrated product-market fit and are entering their next phase of institutional growth.

Launched in 2022, Edelweiss Discovery Fund I built a portfolio of companies including Shadowfax, Kusumgar, RentoMojo, GIVA, Renee Cosmetics and ProcMart. The Fund is currently tracking at 1.8x TVPI (Total Value to Paid-in) within four years of its first close.

The portfolio has also begun generating liquidity events, with Shadowfax and Kusumgar successfully listing in 2026. Both investments have delivered significant value appreciation since investment. The Fund has already made its first distribution based on part-exits from these investments.

RentoMojo marks the third investment from Fund I to deliver a partial exit through capital markets. The current listed price indicates a 6.3x multiple on the investment.

Amit Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, EAAA India Alternatives, said, “Capability before capital has been the cornerstone of our platform. Over the past four years, we have deliberately focused on building institutional capabilities — the right team, a rigorous investment discipline and a scalable platform — enabling us to create enduring value in the businesses we back and deliver long-term outcomes for our investors. The true measure of private equity lies not in the capital invested, but in the businesses built and the value created.”

Ashish Agarwal, Managing Director, Private Equity, EAAA India Alternatives, said, "We launched the Discovery Strategy to address a growing need for institutional growth capital among businesses that have already demonstrated strong unit economics and operational scale. The progress of Fund I and the response to Fund II reinforces the attractiveness of this opportunity set and our ability to identify and support the next generation of market-leading businesses."

Discovery Fund II, which has raised INR 1,300 crore so far from marquee investors, has already commenced deployment. The Fund marked its first investment by leading a INR 230 crore funding round in Arboreal Bio Innovations, an ingredients technology company focused on specialty food and nutraceutical ingredients. Discovery Fund II is targeting investments of approximately INR 200 crore per company.

With an FPAUM of ~INR 2,500 crore across two funds within four years, the Discovery Strategy has established itself as a differentiated growth-equity platform within EAAA, focused on partnering with high-quality businesses through their next phase of growth and value creation.

EAAA Alternatives is a diversified alternatives platform and comprises eight strategies including infrastructure, special situations, performing credit and commercial real estate. The portfolio across these strategies include 1.73 GW solar, 4,586 lane km of road, 3.1 mn sq.ft. office space and 1,835 circuit kms of transmission lines. The platform has also financed* 190 Investments with aggregate financing of ~INR 424bn across multiple sectors.

Note:

TVPI measures total fund value against the capital actually paid in by investors; MOIC measures the multiple generated against the capital invested

The 1.8x TVPI figure is as of June 30, 2026 and is not indicative of future performance. *Cumulative since inception till June 30, 2026; represents Private Credit vertical

FPAUM as of August 31, 2026

INR figures have been rounded to the nearest decimal

About EAAA Alternatives:

EAAA Alternatives is one of the leading alternatives platforms in India, with more than 15 years of experience of managing long term patient capital with a Fee-Paying Asset Under Management (FPAUM) of INR 48,623 crore, as of June 30, 2026. The platform operates a diversified, multi-strategy platform, in large, undertapped and fast-growing alternative asset classes, focusing on providing income and yield solutions across 8 core strategies to its global and domestic clients.

The wholly owned subsidiary, Sekura India Management Limited (“Sekura”), is part of the asset operating and management team and proficiently supports various business verticals, including operations, maintenance, monitoring, efficiency improvement, and turnaround management.

Hitachi Vantara Commits to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by FY2040, With SBTi-Validated Targets

* SBTi independently validates near- and long-term science-based targets

* Near-term targets align with a pathway to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius

* Commitment builds on energy-efficient infrastructure that has helped customers like Malayala Manorama reduce power and cooling costs by 70%

Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced its commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global value chain by fiscal year 2040 (FY2040). The company also announced that its near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been independently validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global corporate climate action organization that develops standards, tools and guidance for science-based target setting.

For more information about Hitachi Vantara’s sustainability efforts, go to: https://www.hitachivantara.com/sustainability

For customers and partners, the SBTi validation confirms that Hitachi Vantara’s targets align with the latest climate science and reinforces the transparency and accountability behind the company’s climate strategy. The milestone also reinforces Hitachi Vantara’s broader focus on helping organizations address one of the defining challenges of the AI era: managing rapidly growing data infrastructure requirements more efficiently and sustainably.

For organizations working to meet their climate and sustainability goals, addressing emissions across the value chain is becoming increasingly important. According to a recent Congressional Research Service report, energy efficiency and conservation can reduce electricity consumption and lower energy bills, with cooling systems accounting for as much as 38% to 40% of data center electricity use. As data and AI demands continue to grow, more efficient infrastructure can help organizations reduce power and cooling costs while supporting their emissions-reduction goals.

“Customers increasingly expect their technology suppliers to demonstrate that their climate commitments are credible and backed by action,” said Simon Ninan, senior vice president of business strategy, Hitachi Vantara. “Our commitment to achieve net zero by FY2040 sets a clear direction and holds us accountable to measurable progress. Independent validation of our science-based targets strengthens that commitment while building on the work already underway across our business to help customers improve efficiency, reduce power and cooling costs and make progress toward their own sustainability goals.”

Hitachi Vantara’s validated science-based targets establish near- and long-term milestones toward its FY2040 net-zero commitment. Under its near-term targets, the company has committed to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 98% by FY2030 from an FY2024 baseline year and reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions 51% per usable petabyte of storage capacity sold by FY2036. Under its long-term targets, the company has committed to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions 97% per usable petabyte of storage capacity sold by FY2040, compared with the FY2024 baseline year.

The milestone builds on continued progress across Hitachi Vantara’s sustainability efforts. In FY2025, the company reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43%, largely driven by obtaining 50% of its energy from renewable sources. The company also expanded lifecycle sustainability initiatives across its Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) data platform, including its block, file and object portfolios, while strengthening its greenhouse gas emissions governance, data quality and audit readiness. Hitachi Vantara is working to align its broader product portfolio with the Hitachi Eco-Design Management Guidelines.

The company is also working to help customers improve the efficiency of their data infrastructure and reduce their environmental impact. VSP 360 Clear Sight, for example, gives customers greater visibility into energy use and carbon impact across their VSP environments and provides recommendations to improve operational efficiency. Recent customer results include:

DestekBank reduced data center energy consumption by 25% and total cost of ownership by 20%.

Malayala Manorama cut power and cooling costs by 70% and reduced data center rack space by 66%.

Garanti BBVA estimates that its Hitachi Vantara storage systems consume approximately 30% less energy than competing systems.

Aquiris deployed VSP One Block to support critical water treatment operations that process more than 110 million cubic meters of wastewater annually and collect more than 1 million data points per day, while helping reduce power usage and lower its carbon footprint.

“Our commitment to achieving net zero by FY2040 reflects both ambition and accountability,” said Courtney Hadden, sustainability director at Hitachi Vantara. “Sustainability is most effective when it is embedded into decision-making across the organization, supported by strong governance and informed by reliable data. Independent validation of our targets reinforces that approach, providing a clear, science-based framework to measure our progress and hold ourselves accountable over the long term.”

Together, these efforts reinforce Hitachi Vantara’s commitment to helping customers build more efficient, resilient and sustainable digital infrastructure while advancing measurable progress toward a lower-carbon future.

To learn more about Hitachi Vantara, visit https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/home. 

Additional Resources

Blog: Five Habits That Cut IT Energy Waste, Without Spending More

SBTi: Target Dashboard

Blog: Raising the Stakes for Sustainable, AI-ready Infrastructure

Blog: Sustainability from the Boardroom to the Control Plane

Report: Looking Ahead to the Future

Press Release: Hitachi Vantara Releases FY2025 Sustainability Report, Highlighting Leadership in Energy-Efficient Infrastructure for AI-Driven Workloads

Webinar: Simple, Secure and Sustainable

About Hitachi Vantara

Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world’s leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

HITACHI is a trademark or registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. All other trademarks, service marks, and company names are properties of their respective owners.

Countdown To Motoverse 2026 Begins With First Artist Lineup Reveal!

● Reble, Lifafa, Farhan Akhtar, Sanjith Hegde, and more lead the first wave of artists for India’s biggest moto-culture celebration

● Motorcycles, art, culture and community – all coming together in a distinctly 16-bit era-inspired Motoverse experience from Nov 27-29, 2026 at Vagator, Goa

Gearing up for the biggest moto-culture celebration, Motoverse 2026, Royal Enfield has today announced the event’s first set of artist lineup bringing together some of the most distinctive voices and sounds from across India.

Set against the backdrop of Royal Enfield’s landmark 125th year, Motoverse 2026 promises three days of music, motorcycles, art, sport and culture from November 27–29 at Vagator, Goa.

Set to be the festival’s biggest edition yet, Motoverse 2026 will offer exclusive motorcycle unveils and launches, Pure Sport experiences, art and craftsmanship, curated rides, food, workshops and a host of community experiences.

Headlining the Main Stage are Reble, Lifafa, Farhan Akhtar, Sanjith Hegde, MHR & Friends and The Think Floydian, an eclectic mix that cuts across hip-hop, Hindi-language electronica, playback and tribute performance. Reble brings the raw energy of India's independent hip-hop circuit, now carried into national film soundtracks; Farhan Akhtar crosses freely between screen and stage; Sanjith Hegde arrives with a multilingual playback repertoire; and Lifafa continues to push the boundaries of Hindi-language electronica. Rounding out the stage, MHR & Friends bring together for a genre-fluid set of rap, melody and experimental production, while The Think Floydian recreate Pink Floyd's atmospheric, immersive live sound for a psychedelic set of their own. Together, these artists reflect the breadth and diversity that has come to define Motoverse.

That same spirit carries over to the Community Stage, which turns the spotlight towards India's independent and emerging music scene. Singer-songwriters Rushil and Mali bring an intimate, emotive edge, Suggahunny adds a sharper hip-hop voice, and Curtain Blue, Komorebi & Goya, OG SHEZ and Aksomaniac round things out with a mix of independent, electronic and regional R&B sounds. Across both stages, the lineup celebrates artists who share Motoverse's restless, individualistic spirit – creators who are constantly exploring new roads, sounds and possibilities. More names are set to be announced in the lead-up to the festival.

At the Pure Sport arena, riders and enthusiasts can put their skills to the test across Dirt Track, Moto Polo, Maut Ka Kuan, Slide School, Drift School and Trail School. Motoville will celebrate creativity and craftsmanship from Royal Enfield’s global creative movement, while MotoReel will bring together riders, adventurers, racers, custom builders and explorers through workshops, conversations and stories.

Beyond the festival grounds, Motoverse will once again spill across Goa with curated rides, gourmet experiences, community-led competitions, interactive workshops and a marketplace featuring more than 100 motorcycling and lifestyle brands. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience and test ride Royal Enfield’s complete motorcycle portfolio, including Flying Flea’s electric mobility range.

The growing scale of Motoverse has made it one of the country’s most distinctive communities around motorcycling and culture. In 2025, the festival saw over 40,000 footfalls across three days, with more than 600 riding clubs and communities travelling to Goa from India and around the world.

This year, the invitation remains simple: come for the music, stay for the motorcycles, and find your tribe. More than 60 percent of attendees at Motoverse are first-timers, and the festival continues to grow while retaining the community spirit that has defined it for more than a decade and a half.

Early Bird registrations are now live, with tickets starting at ₹2,599. Group passes, discounts, and exclusive Early Bird benefits are also available for riding crews and communities planning their journey to Goa.

Visit www.royalenfield.com/motoverse to register for Motoverse 2026.

#Motoverse2026 #IntoTheMotoverse #MotoCulture #RoyalEnfield #PureMotorcycling #RidePure

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield has created beautifully crafted motorcycles since 1901. From its British roots, a manufacturing plant was established in Madras in 1955, a foothold from which Royal Enfield spearheaded the growth of India’s mid-sized two-wheeler segment. Royal Enfields are engaging, uncomplicated, accessible and fun to ride; a vehicle for exploration and self-expression. It’s an approach the brand calls ‘Pure Motorcycling’. Royal Enfield’s premium line-up includes Bear 650, Classic 650, Bullet 650 and the Guerrilla 450 modern roadster, Hunter 350, Meteor 350, Super Meteor 650, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 twins, the Shotgun 650, the Himalayan 450, the Scram 440 ADV Crossover, the iconic Bullet 350, Classic 350 and Goan Classic 350. The company recently launched its first electric motorcycle, the FF.C6 as part of its city+ electric mobility brand – the Flying Flea – a fresh take on urban mobility, blending authentic design with advanced technology.

Riders and a passionate community are fostered with a rich profusion of events at a local, regional and international level. Most notable are Motoverse (previously Rider Mania), an annual gathering of thousands of Royal Enfield enthusiasts in Goa, and Himalayan Odyssey; a yearly pilgrimage over some of the toughest terrain and highest mountain passes.

A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield operates through more than 2100+ retail outlets across all major cities and towns in India and through nearly 1200+ stores in 80+ countries around the globe. Royal Enfield also has two world-class technical centres, in Bruntingthorpe, UK, and in Chennai, India. The company’s four state-of-the-art production facilities are located at Thiruvottiyur, Cheyyar, Oragadam and Vallam Vadagal, near Chennai. Across the world, Royal Enfield has seven modern CKD assembly facilities in Bangladesh, Nepal, Brazil (2), Thailand, Argentina and Colombia. 

electronica India And productronica India 2026 Open In Bengaluru With Focus On Manufacturing Depth And Global Partnerships

* Shri M. B. Patil inaugurates the three-day electronics industry platform featuring 750+ exhibitors from over 30 countries

electronica India and productronica India 2026 opened today at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, bringing together electronics manufacturers, component suppliers, production technology providers, buyers and industry leaders from India and overseas. Organised by Messe Muenchen India, part of the Messe München Group, the three-day event is being held under the theme “India’s Powerplay in Electronics.” It continues at BIEC until 18 September 2026.

The exhibitions were inaugurated by Shri M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, in the presence of Dr Manjula N., IAS, Secretary, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, and Mr Hiroshi Nawata, Consul-General of Japan in Bengaluru.

Covering 60,000 square metres, the Bengaluru edition features more than 750 exhibitors from over 30 countries. Over 50,000 business visitors from more than 50 countries are expected across the three days. The exhibitions are supported by the Government of Karnataka, with ELCINA as Partner Association and ICEA as Industry Partner.

Speaking at the event, Shri M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka said, “Karnataka has created a strong foundation in innovation, R&D, technology and talent, and our focus now is to translate these strengths into greater manufacturing growth. Industry platforms such as this play an important role in bringing businesses and government together, enabling practical dialogue and meaningful collaboration. We value the insights emerging from these discussions and remain committed to creating an environment where technology-led manufacturing can grow with confidence.”

Indian cricketer KL Rahul, Brand Ambassador for the Bengaluru edition, welcomed the industry through a special video message. The opening ceremony culminated with the unveiling of the Kinetic Wall and the official declaration marking the start of electronica India and productronica India 2026.

The opening day placed India’s electronics manufacturing ambitions at the centre of discussions, with attention on domestic component capabilities, production technologies, global supply-chain participation, quality standards and stronger partnerships between Indian and international companies.

Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München, and CEO, Messe Muenchen India, said, “What opens in Bengaluru today reflects the growing depth of India’s electronics industry. Buyers are evaluating components, production equipment, engineering capabilities and supplier readiness together because these decisions are increasingly interconnected. By bringing this value chain onto one platform, we want to help companies move from broad manufacturing ambitions to informed sourcing, technology and capacity decisions.”

Global and Indian technologies across the electronics value chain

Across the exhibition floor, visitors can evaluate technologies for electronic components, semiconductors, embedded systems, sensors, displays, power electronics, printed circuit boards and electronic manufacturing services. The productronica India segment presents equipment and systems for PCB production, surface-mount technology, assembly, soldering, automation, inspection, testing and quality assurance.

International participation includes companies and technologies from Germany, China, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, Israel and the United States. Dedicated country pavilions from Taiwan, Germany, Japan and China provide focused access to electronics manufacturing capabilities from these markets. The Taiwan Pavilion is being presented with the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association, while the Japan Pavilion is being organised with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

“The level of international participation at the Bengaluru edition shows how closely global technology companies are following India’s electronics manufacturing journey. The strong presence of technology companies and industry stakeholders reflects Bengaluru’s importance as a centre for electronics innovation, manufacturing and sourcing. This edition provides a focused platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas, explore partnerships and identify opportunities across India’s electronics ecosystem,” stated,” stated Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO, Messe München GmbH.

India Electronics Conclave begins its three-day programme

Alongside the exhibition, the India Electronics Conclave has commenced its programme of 18 conferences, summits and industry forums, featuring more than 150 speakers. The programme addresses manufacturing strategy, industrial electronics, capital goods, exports, free trade agreements, printed circuit boards, flexible electronics, electromagnetic compatibility, power electronics and production standards.

Key formats include the CEO Forum by ELCINA, eFuture Conference, Industrial Electronics & Capital Goods Summit 2026 by ICEA, Exports and FTAs in the Electronics Sector by MEDEPC, Bharat PCB Tech Conference, VDMA Symposium, OE-A Symposium on Flexible Electronics and technical workshops on EMI/EMC compliance and power electronics.

Applied technology takes centre stage

The 2026 edition also introduces formats centred on practical technical engagement.

The inaugural electronica India Tech Challenge, organised with HackCulture and presented by DigiKey, will conclude with finalists demonstrating their solutions at the event. The programme carries a prize pool of ₹5 lakh.

An AI Buildathon and Masterclass, a Hand Soldering Test and an industrial visit to the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute further connect the exhibition with technical skills, experimentation and applied manufacturing capabilities.

Major initiatives announced for 2027

The opening day also set out the platform’s strategic direction for 2027, with new initiatives planned to address areas critical to India’s electronics manufacturing ambitions.

These include:

BPCA – Bharat Printed Circuits & Assemblies, focused on strengthening India’s PCB, PCBA and related manufacturing ecosystem

Defence Electronics NEXT, a new conference scheduled to launch in 2027, addressing technologies and manufacturing capabilities required by India’s defence electronics sector

India Semiconductor Conclave, bringing policy, investment, design, manufacturing, packaging, testing and supply-chain priorities onto a focused industry platform

The programme continues until 18 September

electronica India and productronica India 2026 will continue at BIEC through 18 September 2026, with three days of product demonstrations, supplier meetings, conferences, technical workshops and industry discussions.

Manufacturers, OEMs, EMS companies, engineering teams and procurement leaders can use the remaining programme to compare components and production technologies, assess supplier capabilities and discuss requirements across the electronics design and manufacturing value chain.

Organon Announces Two Her Health Grants In India To Support Adolescent Girls' Health In Bihar

* And Women's Contraceptive Access in Uttar Pradesh

Organon, a global healthcare company focused on women's health, signed an agreement sealing a shared commitment with two 2026 Her Health Grant recipients in India: Population Services International India (PSI India) and Ipas Development Foundation (IDF). The grants will support programs addressing adolescent health and well-being in Bihar and expanding access to contraceptive choice through the private health sector in Uttar Pradesh.

The Organon Her Health Grants is a global program designed to support organizations that expand access, equity, and informed choice for women and girls, marking a significant milestone in local community efforts to strengthen women’s health initiatives.

Access to accurate information and a full range of contraceptive choices remains a critical, unmet need for women and girls across India. According to National Family Health Survey-61 (2023 – 2024), 6.7% of girls aged 15 – 19 years were already mothers or pregnant, indicating that adolescent pregnancies remain a significant public health challenge in India. Many of these pregnancies are unplanned: in Uttar Pradesh, more than one in three pregnancies among adolescents and young women are unintended (Understanding the lives of Adolescents and Young Adults [UDAYA] Survey2). Without accurate information and access to a full range of contraceptive options, women and girls remain at greater risk of unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion, underscoring why programs that expand both knowledge and choice are so critical.

Research shows that globally, every dollar invested in addressing the unmet need for contraceptives can generate up to $120 in long-term annual benefits, through improved maternal and infant health and economic growth. That is the power of better planning: it helps women stay in education, participate in the workforce, build families when they are ready, and contribute more fully to the economy.

Bihar – AWESOMM_HER: Awareness and Informed Decision-Making for Adolescent Girls

PSI India will implement the AWESOMM_HER program in Bihar across five districts, Purnia, Katihar, Kishanganj, Araria and Gaya, integrating nutritional support, menstrual health and hygiene education, and mental health resilience counselling into the daily lives of adolescent girls. The program is in response to well-documented gaps. The program will work in close coordination with RKSK program of Health Department and School Health Program of Education, community engagement, and digital tools, including an AI-enabled confidential support platform, to help girls make informed decisions about their health.

Uttar Pradesh – Strengthening the Private Sector Ecosystem for Women's Contraceptive Choice

Ipas Development Foundation will work across five districts of Uttar Pradesh to strengthen the private health sector's capacity to offer women a fuller range of contraceptive choices, with a focus on long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods. Uttar Pradesh records one of the highest levels of unmet need for contraception in India: nearly 11 in every 100 women, compared to a national average of about 9 in every 100 (NFHS-6). While the public sector remains the primary source of family planning services in India, accounting for roughly 70% of modern contraceptive use overall, the private sector plays an equally critical role for spacing methods, providing more than half of all reversible contraceptives. The project will train and mentor providers across 250 private facilities, strengthen referral and follow-up systems, and work with professional bodies such as FOGSI to build lasting capacity, aiming to reach an estimated 35,000 women with improved access to LARC services over the life of the program.

Speaking on the signing of the Her Health Grants agreement, Andreas Daugaard Jørgensen, Managing Director of Organon Asia Pacific, said: “India is home to the largest adolescent populations in the world and some of the most significant unmet needs in women's health, so this is an important focus for Organon. These two programs tackle different points in a woman's life, from the health information a teenager needs to the contraceptive choices a woman makes as an adult. Both programs can have significant impact for education, health and opportunity for the women. We are proud to support PSI India and Ipas Development Foundation in their efforts.”

Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Executive Director, PSI India, said: “Despite recent programs and efforts, a high percentage of adolescent girls in Bihar experience anaemia, menstrual health challenges and hormonal changes without accurate information or anyone to ask. This is an every day challenge, resulting in missed school days. This grant lets us reach girls directly, through health awareness interventions and campaigns in their schools and communities, also using innovative digital tools, so they can act quickly on their health and wellness concerns.”

Anisha Aggarwal, Chief Strategy & Development Officer, Ipas Development Foundation, said: “Private facilities play a critical role in providing seeking contraceptive care for women in Uttar Pradesh, yet long-acting methods are often unavailable or poorly understood. This grant supports our work with healthcare providers, building the training, mentoring and referral systems needed for real choice, not just whatever happens to be on hand. By also engaging women and using digital tools alongside provider training, this program builds a model that can outlast the life of the grant. IDF is delighted to continue to build on our efforts in Uttar Pradesh, a state that continues to carry one of India’s highest burdens of unmet need for contraception.”

Vivek Soares, Country Lead, Organon India, said: “Women and girls across India carry very different health needs depending on where they are in life, from a teenager who needs accurate information to a mother who needs real contraceptive choice, and both are still too often unmet. That is why these two grants are designed to work together rather than in isolation: one builds the knowledge and confidence girls need early on, the other builds the access and quality of care women need as adults. Supporting sexual and reproductive healthcare in India means showing up for women and girls at each of these different stages, and we are proud to back partners who understand that.”

Programs and activities funded by Her Health grants remain independently designed and implemented by the organizations in question.

About Organon

Organon (NYSE: OGN) is a global healthcare company with a mission to deliver impactful medicines and solutions for a healthier every day. With a portfolio of over 70 products across Women's Health and General Medicines, Organon focuses on addressing health needs that uniquely, disproportionately, or differently affect women, while expanding access to essential treatments in over 140 markets. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, Organon is committed to advancing access, affordability, and innovation in healthcare. Follow us on LinkedIn.

About PSI India

Population Services International India (PSI India) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered under the Indian Societies Act. Since 1988, PSI India has worked across five states, including aspirational districts, using technology-driven solutions to strengthen health systems and reach underserved communities, in close collaboration with government systems.

About Ipas Development Foundation

Ipas Development Foundation (IDF) is a not-for-profit organization registered under Section 8 of The Companies Act. IDF has over two decades of experience working on sexual and reproductive health in India, including comprehensive contraceptive care, and has been active in Uttar Pradesh since 2015.