PwC India's ‘Voice of the Consumer 2025: India perspective’ survey report is a value recipe for the Indian food industry. The survey engaged over 21,000 participants across 28 countries, including 1,031 participants from India. As consumer priorities pivot towards health, technology and sustainability, the survey looks at how consumer preferences are changing and what brands need to do to position themselves better.

As digital transformation accelerates across industries, organisations are embracing On-Demand technologies — such as public cloud, SaaS, and Gen AI — to scale innovation, improve agility, and support competitiveness. But while the benefits are clear, a new global study from the Capgemini Research Institute, ‘The On-Demand tech paradox: balancing speed and spend’, reveals that rising costs, complexity, and governance gaps are putting returns at risk.

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.

Ampere, the electric 2-wheeler brand of Greaves Electric Mobility, today announced major upgrades in its flagship electric scooter – Nexus, India’s Electric Scooter (EV) of the Year and holder of 5 National Records. At the core of this upgrade is the introduction of Map Mirroring Technology, which enables riders to access full-screen navigation directly on the scooter’s 7” TFT display—complete with zoom in/out, ETA, and distance-to-next-turn.

In pursuance of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s call for a Viksit Bharat, the MSDE and the School and Higher Education Departments of Ministry of Education (MoE) convened a joint high-level interaction today at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. The deliberations were held under the overarching theme “Swadeshi Se Samriddha aur Viksit Bharat – Strategies in Education and Skilling”, with the objective of preparing a forward-looking roadmap for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Renault India has announced that it will fully pass on the benefits of GST 2.0 across its entire product portfolio. The revised pricing, with reductions of up to ₹96,395, will be effective on all deliveries made on or after September 22, coinciding with the first day of Navratri — a time that marks new beginnings for millions of Indian families. However, customers can start booking their Renault car at the new prices immediately across all dealerships nationwide.

Narayan Seva Sansthan, Udaipur, organised a Narayan Limb and Caliper Fitment Camp at Guru Amardas Banquet Hall, Indore. This was not merely a medical camp but a festival of service that restored countless broken dreams and gave motion to lives that had come to a standstill. In the selection camp held on 25th May in Indore, more than 400 differently-abled individuals had participated, of which 240 received artificial limbs today, gaining a new lease on life.

In this role at Primus Partners, Sunita Mohanty will work closely with governments, regulators, and global institutions to help shape policies that drive sustainable growth and citizen impact. With more than two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, governance, and public service, Mohanty has dedicated her career to building safer digital ecosystems and strengthening India’s global economic engagement.

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.

President of India, Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers’ Awards 2025 upon 15 distinguished trainers and master trainers from the skill development ecosystem, alongside teachers from schools and higher education institutions. This marks the third consecutive year that Skill Trainers have been celebrated at this prestigious platform — a powerful recognition that education and skilling are now inseparable pillars of nation-building.

This strategic alliance between ABP Live and Maruti Suzuki marks the beginning of a new era where credible journalism and premium infotainment are seamlessly integrated into the driving experience of millions of Indians. With this initiative, ABP Live becomes the first Indian digital news publisher to be natively integrated into Maruti Suzuki’s in-car infotainment ecosystem, streaming live news in Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi, and more.

The NTT DATA Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 concluded in Bengaluru at the Altiore Sports – The Oval. The initiative was hosted by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and the CABI in collaboration with NTT DATA under its CSR program. The NTT DATA T20 National Coaching Camp and tournament seeks to identify and develop a talented pool of players who can proudly represent India at the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind in November 2025.

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.

As the scent of shiuli fills the air and the city hums to the rhythm of the dhaak, Bata India makes way to the festive season with its Brighter Moments Collection, launched just ahead of Durga Puja. The campaign features celebrated Bengali actors Neel Bhattacharya and Darshana Banik. The campaign showcases a vibrant new footwear collection designed to complement every Pujo moment, from morning Pushpanjali to late-night pandal hopping and food walks with families.