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.

IIM Raipur continues its legacy of nurturing progressive leadership with its upcoming Management Development Programs (MDPs). With a strong focus on leadership, innovation, digital transformation, and employee well-being, the institute will host 07 programmes under its Executive Education banner. These sessions are designed to equip participants with cutting-edge knowledge, strategic insights, and transformative skills needed in a fast-evolving business landscape.

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.

Cosmo First Limited has selected Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud to build a next-gen centralised data platform by modernising legacy systems, optimising operations, and streamlining data workflows. By choosing Snowflake, the company accelerates its digital transformation journey, making business processes more efficient and enabling various departments across five business units to access real-time insights and make better data-driven decisions.

Rahul Dravid joined the launch celebrations at UNIQLO Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru, where he participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside UNIQLO India representatives, drawing a crowd of excited customers and fans. Spread across 9,012 square feet on the ground floor of the mall, UNIQLO Orion Mall introduces the brand’s signature LifeWear philosophy to the city. This marks UNIQLO’s 17th store in India and its very first in South India.

Campus Activewear and Kriti Sanon's association marks more than a brand–celebrity partnership—it reflects Campus’ vision to shape the future of the women’s footwear segment in India, building on the strong growth it has witnessed in the past year. Sanon, celebrated for her fearless career choices and ability to effortlessly balance multiple roles, mirrors the spirit of today’s women—dynamic, ambitious, and unapologetically authentic.

Bigg Boss Season 19 has taken off to a flying start on JioHotstar. The launch episode recorded a 2.3x surge in reach and 2.4x higher watch-time compared to last year, while peak concurrency doubled compared to Bigg Boss 18’s launch, underscoring the property’s unmatched scale and audience engagement. This OTT season on JioHotstar, new interactive features such as live chats, polls, along with a 24x7 live feed etc. have further elevated viewer engagement.

Dr. Anil Kumar at Eureka Forbes Ltd. explains, “We often think of home cleaning as a visual exercise, removing dust or stains. But the real health impact comes from addressing the unseen: microbial contamination in water, allergens on surfaces, and airborne pollutants. A once-a-year ritual cannot solve these everyday challenges. Families must adopt year-round practices, supported by technology, to ensure their homes are not just clean, but truly healthy.”

ABP LIVE successfully hosted the Impact Makers Conclave - East Edition in Kolkata, a landmark event celebrating the visionaries and organisations driving transformation in West Bengal. The conclave, held on August 25, at Hyatt Regency Kolkata, brought together eminent thought leaders, cultural icons and innovators, spotlighting the state’s ambition, creativity and resilience. The highlight of the evening was an inspiring keynote address by Devdutt Pattanaik.

NTT DATA and Cisco unveiled a new co-sponsored IDC InfoBrief, Wired for Intelligence: A CIO Guide to Enterprise Networking for AI. The study shares strategic guidance for organisations seeking to accelerate transformation by modernising their network infrastructure. As organisations integrate AI into more applications, from manufacturing and healthcare to financial services, the demand for high-speed, low-latency, and secure networks is surging.

Campus Activewear Ltd's Annual Retailer Meet 2025 in Mumbai was organised in collaboration with Channel Partners, A.K. Shoes Trading Pvt. Ltd., Rohan Traders, S.M. Enterprises, Darsh Enterprise, Karimbhoy and Sons, Satyam Fashions, and Twam Enterprise. The event was themed “Move Together, Grow Together” – rooted in Campus’ brand philosophy “Move Your Way” and reaffirming its belief in co-creating progress with its extensive retail network.

Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled launched a 12-day intensive coaching camp, supported by NTT DATA under its CSR program. Inaugurated at the Samarthanam Art Centre, the camp will prepare India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers for the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, scheduled for November 2025 across three venues — New Delhi, Kathmandu, and Bengaluru.

Maharashtra’s most awaited festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, is here. ABP Majha is once again bringing the magic of the season straight into homes with Bappa Majha. Known for capturing the heartbeat of Ganeshotsav, ABP Majha is set to immerse viewers in the grandeur, devotion, and unity of this beloved celebration. This year, Bappa Majha arrives with the powerful theme “Bappa Ale, Bhed Nimale”, a message that echoes the festival’s timeless spirit of togetherness.

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.

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, launched the New Kiger, developed under the rethink performance philosophy. The New Kiger is renewed to deliver powerful performance with bolder design, smarter technology, enhanced safety integration and it is available in a thoughtfully curated range of trims. The fully loaded Turbo variants of Kiger - Techno and Emotion are priced between INR 9.99 Lakhs and INR 11.29 Lakhs (ex-showroom).