Cosmo First Limited Q2 FY26 EBIDTA improved on the back of higher sales volume (25%) and improved performance of the speciality chemicals subsidiary. The EBIDTA could have been better but for the margin decline of BOPP and BOPET commodity films, high USA tariffs which could only be partially passed on to the customers and stabilisation costs for the newly commissioned film lines. PAT impact is muted due to increased depreciation and interest related to new capacities.

JioHotstar is all set to exclusively livestream the grand premiere event of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming action-adventure Globetrotter on Saturday, 15th November, starting at 7:00 pm. The mega event will take place at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, where over 50,000 attendees are expected to join the grand celebration. Setting new benchmarks for scale and spectacle, the teaser and first look will be unveiled on a massive 130 ft x 100 ft screen — the largest ever in India.

UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has won two awards at the Indian CSR Awards 2025 in the categories of ‘Most Impactful Save Water Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Education, Health and Livelihood Initiatives for People with Disabilities (PWDs)’. This marks the fourth consecutive year that UST has been recognised at the Indian CSR Awards, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to community-led, sustainable social impact. 

Unicommerce, India’s leading e-commerce enablement SaaS platform, launched UniCapture to help D2C brands and e-commerce sellers automatically record and link short, timestamped videos to each order along with the order/transaction ID during packing and return inspections. The solution is designed to help sellers in handling claims - replacing manual, inconsistent proofing with a seamless, automated process.

Smartworks Coworking Spaces Limited, India’s largest managed office platform by total area under management, has achieved a new milestone with the license of over 8,15,000 sq. ft. at Eastbridge, Mumbai — a marquee commercial development by Regalia Office Parks Private Limited, in Vikhroli (W). Eastbridge is the world’s largest managed office campus and the biggest - ever leased globally by a managed workspace provider, underscoring Smartworks’ category leadership.

The Consulate General of India in New York hosted a high-level roundtable titled “From Traction to Transaction: Bridging the Gap – Co-creating the Next Era of Innovation, Investment & Global Leadership,” bringing together senior policymakers, industry leaders, and academic experts from India and the United States to advance the next phase of bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies, investment, and talent exchange.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, one of India’s premier management institutions, hosted the Immersion Programme for India’s first dual degree programmes — Executive PhD & DBA (Batch 2024–27) and MBA Fintech Management (Batch 2024–26). Executive PhD & DBA Dual Degree Programme is offered in collaboration with IAE Bordeaux University School of Management, France. MBA Fintech Management Programme is jointly conducted with Sorbonne Business School, France.

Luminous Power Technologies, India’s leading energy solutions company, showcased its latest portfolio of smart, clean, and connected energy solutions at the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2025, from October 30 to November 1 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. Visitors can explore the complete range of products and technologies, engage with experts, and discover how these innovations are driving India’s transition towards a sustainable energy future.

ZOWIE, the dedicated esports performance brand by BenQ, is set to elevate the competitive gaming scene at AMD GameOn 2025, one of the country’s premier showcases celebrating the vibrant worlds of gaming, innovation, and competitive esports. The event, scheduled from 1-2 November, at the Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, will serve as a dynamic platform for partners to present their latest innovations, advanced hardware, and breakthrough technologies alongside AMD.

MMTC-PAMP, India's only LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) Good Delivery Gold and Silver refiner, is proud to unveil a special commemorative 20g 999.9 purest silver coin marking the 350th martyrdom year of the ninth guru of Sikhism, Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom in 1675 in Delhi stands as a timeless symbol of interfaith resilience and harmony, standing tall for the rights of all people to practice their faith freely.

DGT under the MSDE has joined hands with Aditya Birla Capital Foundation (ABCF) & Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) to promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship among students in all National Skills Training Institutes (NSTI) across the country.  At present, there are 33 NSTIs operational in the country, where more than 10,000 students pursuing skill training under the Craft Instructor Training Schemes (CITS) and Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS).

MMTC-PAMP, India's only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited Good Delivery gold & silver refiner, is enabling ease of access and quick delivery of its purest minted gold and silver products with leading quick commerce platform, Swiggy Instamart. Customers, through the Swiggy Instamart app, can avail MMTC-PAMP’s 24K minted gold products at 999.9+ purity such as Lotus Gold Coin (0.5 gm, 1 gm and 5 gm) and Lotus Gold Bar (2gm).

Cosmo Plastech, the rigid packaging business of Cosmo Films, announced the strategic expansion of its product portfolio – now also catering to the pharmaceutical sector. Designed and manufactured with stringent processes, the PET sheets for pharma packaging meet global standards, combined with safety, compliance and sustainability. With this, Cosmo Plastech looks ahead to address the evolving packaging solution needs of the growing modern pharma market.

Siemens and Capgemini expand their strategic partnership to co-develop AI-native digital solutions for product engineering, manufacturing and operations. Such solutions fundamentally embed artificial intelligence at their core from inception, rather than merely adding it as a feature. The partners are focused on 16 high-impact capability areas that can deliver measurable outcomes in production efficiency, time-to-market, quality, sustainability, and beyond.

Honeywell introduced a breakthrough technology that converts agricultural and forestry waste into ready-to-use renewable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors, such as the maritime industry. The technology produces lower-carbon marine fuel, gasoline and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from inexpensive and abundant biomass sources like wood chips and crop residues. This renewable marine fuel can extend a vessel’s range without requiring costly engine upgrades.