Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director & CEO of Hartek Group, is in the Hurun India Under 35 list 2025. The Hurun India U35 List is nationally recognised for spotlighting young leaders who are shaping India’s future through vision, innovation, and impact. Singh’s contributions to the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, where his leadership at Hartek Group has been instrumental in driving growth, operational excellence, and sustainable development initiatives.

Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, has been certified Water Positive by GRIHA. The certification records a Water Positivity Index of 1.80 positioning DS Group amongst a select few corporates in India with such a high score. This significant achievement follows a rigorous water assessment process conducted over a two-and-a-half-year period across its business units across 30 locations in India.

Cosmo First Limited, a leading manufacturer in speciality films for packaging, labelling, lamination, synthetic paper, masterbatches and industrial applications, obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. This certification demonstrates Cosmo First strong commitment towards information security, effective risk management, and ongoing improvement in line with global standards across its corporate office and manufacturing plants in India.

Eli Lilly and Company announced plans to invest more than $1 billion over the next several years into new contract manufacturing in India, expanding patients’ access to innovative medicines around the world. In addition, Lilly will establish a new Manufacturing & Quality presence in Hyderabad. This new hub will offer advanced technical capabilities and oversight for Lilly’s contract manufacturing network across India. Recruitment will begin immediately.

At the 19th Global Communications Conference organised by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) in Goa, NTPC won 127 awards across diverse categories. The recognition comprises 14 Gold, 28 Silver, 42 Bronze and 43 consolation awards, in addition to NTPC being named the 1st Runner-Up for the Champions of Champion Trophy. This distinction reflects the organisation’s consistent performance and commitment to excellence in communication and stakeholder engagement.

Coromandel International Limited signed an agreement with M/s Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. to expand its seawater desalination capacity to 9 million litres per day (MLD) to advance its sustainability agenda by adopting innovative, resource-efficient water solutions. The company had originally commissioned its 6 MLD desalination plant in 2023 to reduce dependence on surface water and enhance operational resilience.

Commemorating India’s first National Ayurveda Day, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “Ayurveda is renowned and respected globally as a science that goes beyond treatment, offering a complete philosophy of life with wellbeing in body-mind-spirit. From preventing and managing chronic diseases, to contributing to rehabilitation after cancer, stroke, or cardiac events, etc., Ayurveda stands as a trusted partner to modern medicine.”

The fourth edition of the Capgemini Research Institute’s report, “A world in balance 2025: Unlocking resilience and long-term value through environmental action,” released today, finds that organisations remain committed to sustainability despite global uncertainty. In fact, three quarters of them say it is a core future-proofing strategy for their organisations to drive long-term competitiveness, innovation, and resilience.

Leading speciality chemicals manufacturer and flagship company of the Shiva Group of Industries, Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, has appointed Gurpreet Singh as President, Finance and Pankaj Pandey as Head, Human Resources. The appointments mark a significant step to drive financial excellence, fostering organisational agility, and building a resilient growth trajectory that ensures long-term stakeholder confidence.

Shri Pradip Kumar Das, CMD, IREDA, stressed the urgent need for dedicated green skilling centers of excellence to prepare India’s workforce for the nearly 3 million green jobs expected by 2030. Addressing the 7th International Conference on Sustainability Education, organised by the Mobius Foundation at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Shri Das underlined that India’s clean energy transition hinges not only on technology and capital but also on a skilled workforce.

Cosmo Films, a global leader in speciality films for packaging, laminating, and labelling applications has launched a new product from the stables of its Cosmo Synthetic Paper vertical – CSP Dualcoat. With a focus on durability, printability, and sustainability, CSP Dualcoat provides superior results for offset, flexographic, thermal transfer, HP Indigo, Screen and letterpress printing, making it ideal for applications demanding both high-quality printing and resistance to te

Schneider Electric has partnered with Apollo Hospitals, Asia’s leading integrated healthcare provider, to deploy advanced power quality and energy monitoring solutions at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) in Chennai. This partnership marks a key milestone in modernising energy infrastructure to ensure greater reliability, sustainability, and intelligence in powering one of India’s most advanced cancer treatment facilities.

Tata Elxsi inaugurated the ‘Bayer Development Centre in Radiology’ at Tata Elxsi, Pune, India. The centre is designed to co-develop with Bayer, a leader in key areas of Radiology, advanced radiology devices and technology that enable early and accurate diagnosis and treatment of critical illnesses, supporting Bayer’s global mission to bring innovative, safe, and compliant solutions to patients and clinical staff worldwide.

The World of Ice Cream Expo 2025, being held from 7–9 September at Science City, Ahmedabad, has brought together ice cream makers, suppliers, and industry experts to share new ideas, products, and trends shaping the industry. The Cosmo Plastech stall at Stand A10, Hall A, has already attracted 500+ visitors on Day 1, with them showing strong interest in sustainable and functional packaging formats that meet both consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Granules India Limited, in partnership with the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S Nagar, today inaugurated the Dr. Chigurupati Centre of Excellence in Innovative and Sustainable Pharmaceutical Development (CCE-ISPD). This Granules’ CSR initiative aims to empower students and researchers with access to cutting-edge facilities and resources, fostering innovation in eco-friendly solutions for learning pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Coromandel International Limited inaugurated its 1000th Gromor retail store in Kashti Village, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. ‘Apla Gromor’ store represents Coromandel’s deepening engagement with India’s farming community and growing footprint in the region. Coromandel forayed into Rural Retail centres in the year 2007 under “My Gromor” brand and has since grown to become one of the largest rural retail chains in the country.

As floodwaters continue to ravage large parts of Punjab, leaving villages in Ajanala, Fazilka, and Ramdas cut off from electricity and basic essentials, Hartek Foundation announced the donation of 500 solar-powered lights to households struggling in darkness after days of power outages. The distribution is being carried out in partnership with Global Sikhs, whose ground teams are already active in relief operations across the worst-affected districts. 

Healthium Medtech and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) recently launched the first cohort of the C-CAMP Healthium Innovations Program for Surgical Interventions and Medical Technologies in Bengaluru. This program is a part of the CSR initiative of Healthium Medtech. The partnership aims to foster deep-science innovations in digitally enabled medical technologies that are affordable, scalable and clinically impactful.

Located in close proximity to the Geri Care Hospital, this newest 75-bed, state-of-the-art Assisted Living facility is designed for elders requiring expert medical care, including post-surgery recovery, chronic condition management, dementia care, and post-hospitalisation support. As part of this centre, Geri Care is introducing India's first Dialysis Day-care Centre for Elders that will spare families the strain of late-night treatments.

Re Sustainability Limited (ReSL) launched two impactful sustainability initiatives this festive season. These include the 18th edition of its award-winning Green Ganesha campaign (#ReBIGGreenGanesha), in collaboration with 92.7 BIG FM, and the introduction of its smart, app-based waste collection platform, Aakri - Powered by Re Sustainability. The twin initiatives were launched at My Home Bhooja, in the presence of residents who actively participated in the celebrations.