Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (“Canara Robeco AMC”) takes ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ to Delhi NCR to educate Investors

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (“Canara Robeco AMC”) takes ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ to Delhi NCR to educate Investors

Canara Robeco AMC’s investor education bus is visiting cities in Delhi NCR region to educate investors about mutual funds.

Delhi July 15: Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (Investment Manager to Canara Robeco Mutual Fund), India’s second-oldest Mutual Fund, has launched the ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ in Delhi NCR region with the objective of educating investors and spreading awareness about mutual fund investments.

The initiative aims to promote financial literacy and enhance awareness about the mutual fund investing among residents across the capital city and the areas around it. The bus began its journey in Delhi and will be travelling to Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Rothak, Hissar, Karnal, Panipat and Sonipat, connecting with communities across prominent locations across the city.

“In today’s evolving financial landscape, knowledge is as powerful as understanding. An informed investor not only makes better decisions for themselves but also contribute to a stronger financial ecosystem. We are committed to making investment knowledge simple, accessible and actionable,” said Mr. Rajnish Narula, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Canara Robeco AMC. “The Nivesh Bus Yatra aims to bring financial education directly to communities. Having already reached 16 states i.e. Kerala, Punjab, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, Maharashtra, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, we have now taken it to Delhi NCR to engage with residents across multiple cities, simplify investing concepts, dispel common myths, and promote long-term financial planning.”

The Nivesh Bus Yatra will connect with residents across various locations in the state, offering simplified information on investments. Through interactive sessions and digital resources, the initiative seeks to make investment concepts more accessible and explain the benefits of financial decision-making.

“We are committed to empowering investors by making financial knowledge practical and accessible. This Nivesh Bus Yatra is an extension of our commitment to the ground, engaging communities directly and meeting investors in their own environments,” said Mr. Gaurav Goyal, Chief Business Officer, Canara Robeco AMC. “By engaging directly, we aim to provide practical guidance, address common misconceptions, and encourage a long-term investment mindset among investors.”

The initiative reflects Canara Robeco AMC’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and empowering investors with greater awareness of mutual fund investing in underserved regions.

Airengy And European Salt And Chemicals Producernobian Will Jointly explore The Development Of A 2.5 Gwh Compressed Air Energy Power Plant (Capp) In Denmark

14th July 2026: Airengy (TASE: ARNG) announced today the signing of an additional partnership agreement to explore and assess the potential and feasibility of long-duration compressed air energy storage in Nobian-operated salt cavern in Denmark with a capacity of 2.5 GWh (2,500 megawatt-hours) and an output of in the range of 3–10 megawatts.

The power plant is planned to be connected to an existing salt cavern in Denmark operated by Nobian, a European leader in high-purity salt, low-carbon essential chemicals and underground energy storage caverns. The collaboration will focus on evaluating Airengy’sAirBatterytechnology.

This is the fourth power-plant partnership across Europe announced by Airengy, following the plant in England (in partnership with KISTOS), Romania (in partnership with Hagag Europe), and Germany (in partnership with SEFE). The new agreement completes the company’s strategy of establishing operations throughout its key target markets.

Under the agreement, Nobian will be responsible for performing the works relating to the salt cavern,including regulatory, and permitting processes,local communication, stakeholder management, and the related infrastructure, and it will remain the license holder and the operator of the cavern. Airengywill be responsible for the AirBatterysystem design, air compression, and electricity generation using the proprietary technology it developed. The project is aimed at developing aenergy generation capacity potential of approximately 2.5 gigawatt-hours using Airengy’s compressed-air technologyconnected to an existing cavern.

The project is part of the implementation of the two-phase strategy published by Airengyin December: in the first phase, the company will form partnerships for the construction and designof power plants with an output of 1–1.5 megawatts in Romania and England, while in parallel advancing the establishment of large-scale power plants in Romania and now Denmark as well.

Louwrens op de Beek,Director Energy Storage at Nobian: “At Nobian, we see large-scale energy storage as a critical building block of a reliable and affordable renewable energy system. By exploring the combination of our salt cavern expertise with Airengy’s innovative technology, we aim to unlock new ways to store and release energy over longer periods, helping to reduce grid congestion. This collaboration fits perfectly with our Grow Greener Together strategy and our ambition to be a balancing partner in the energy system in Denmark.”

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yiftah Ron-Tal, Chairman of Airengy: “The agreement with Nobian continues and advances our deployment into our European target markets and proves the company’s implementation capabilities. The collaboration connects Airengy’s energy-storage technology with existing geological infrastructure and industry know-how and demonstrates our ability to create partnerships with leading companies in strategic markets. We intend to continue forming additional partnerships that will accelerate the company’s growth and strengthen its standing in the global storage market.”

Tal Raz, CEO of Airengy: “The agreement with Nobian marks another significant milestone in Airengy’s development. Nobian is a European leader in salt mining and production, low-carbon essential chemicals and underground energy storage caverns development, with decades of experience, strategic assets, and first-rate engineering capabilities. Nobian’s decision to collaborate with Airengyconstitutes a strongexpression of confidence in the technology we have developed and, in our ability to lead large-scale commercial projects.This partnership strengthens Airengy’s ability to advance additional commercial projects and to become a leading player in long-duration energy-storage infrastructure in Europe.

In parallel with the continued development of compressed-air-based energy-storage systems for the electricity grid, Airengy is exploring an expansion of its operations into the data-centers field, which is expected to be one of the most significant growth engines in demand for energy infrastructure over the coming decade. We believe that the CAPP technology we have developed, combined with strategic partnerships such as Nobian, can serve as a basis for advanced energy solutions for this market too.

We believe the coming decade will be defined by the construction of new energy infrastructure for electricity grids, industry, and data centers. Our goal is to position Airengy as one of Europe’s leading companies in long-duration energy solutions for these markets.”

Kausalyam 2026 Opens, Celebrating India’s Rich Handmade Heritage

Hyderabad, July 14, 2026: The Crafts Council of Telangana (CCT), a voluntary non-profit organization established in 1987 inaugurated today—Kausalyam 2026 —-aimed at celebrating India’s rich craft traditions, promotion artisan livelihoods, and supporting craft communities facing adversity. It was inaugurated by the committee members of Crafts Council of Telangana.

Being held at Anvaya Convention, Financial District, Hyderabad, it formally kicked off today evening for the select visitors. Entry to the public is open from tomorrow 10am to 7pm and the entry is free.

Among the wellknown personalities who visited today include Mrs. Geetha Reddy, Wife of Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy; Mrs Nara Bhuvaneshwari, Wife of Chief Minister of Nara Chandrababu Naidu, CM of AP and Mr. Surekha, wife of Megastar Chiranjeevi among others.

Adding a cultural dimension to the experience are unique presentations such as Sita Anveshana, a Telugu-English leather puppetry performance, and Virata Parvam, an innovative Cheriyal Scroll storytelling experience enhanced through Augmented Reality. With participation from leading textile revivalists, artisan collectives, craft enterprises, and renowned handmade brands from across India, Kausalyam 2026 will serve as a unique platform celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, sustainability, and cultural exchange.

For nearly four decades, CCT has been dedicated to preserving, promoting, and revitalizing traditional crafts and handmade practices while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for artisans through exhibitions, cultural programs, artisan development initiatives, and public engagement activities.

Organized once every five years in collaboration with renowned textile revivalist Gaurang Shah, Kausalyam 2026 is a special fundraising initiative that brings together India’s finest textile traditions, handcrafted products, and artisan enterprises under one roof.

The event seeks to strengthen awareness and appreciation for handmade traditions while supporting artisan livelihoods and preserving India’s rich craft heritage for future generations.

The proceeds from Kausalyam 2026 will support the revival and upliftment of the Bharoon Embroidery Cluster and other initiatives

Kausalyam 2026 serves as a vibrant platform for artisans, textile studios, craft entrepreneurs, designers, collectors, and cultural enthusiasts, showcasing the diversity, creativity, and sustainability inherent in handmade traditions.

Kausalyam 2026 promises to be a vibrant celebration of India’s rich textile and craft heritage, bringing together more than 75 textile studios and craft exhibitors and over 120 stalls showcasing exceptional handcrafted products and artisan collections from across the country. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore 40+ curated handcrafted collections, alongside the Museum of Textiles, a specially curated showcase highlighting the artistry, history, and evolution of textile traditions. The event also features Conversations with Craftpreneurs, offering engaging interactions with artisans, designers, and creative entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of handmade crafts.

The Bharoon Embroidery Cluster represents a rare and intricate embroidery tradition rooted in the Sindhi craft heritage. Known for its dense hand embroidery, vibrant motifs, and exceptional craftsmanship, the art form is sustained largely by women artisans. The revival initiative seeks to preserve this endangered craft tradition while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for artisan families

Star Health strengthens preventive healthcare outreach across Andhra Pradesh & Telangana through ongoing mega health camp initiative

Hyderabad, 14^th July: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (BSE: 543412 | NSE: STARHEALTH), India’s leading standalone health insurance company, is strengthening preventive healthcare awareness across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana through an ongoing mega health camp initiative. As the company marks 20 years of serving customers, the outreach is part of its awareness-building activities in the state to encourage regular health check-ups, early detection and timely medical guidance.

Preventive health check-ups have become increasingly important as India continues to face a significant burden of lifestyle-linked and non-communicable diseases. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, over 42 crore individuals across the country have been screened for hypertension, leading to the diagnosis of more than 7.3 crore cases. Similarly, over 42 crore people have undergone diabetes screening, with nearly 5 crore diagnosed. This highlights the critical role of regular screenings, early diagnosis and timely medical guidance in improving preventive healthcare outcomes, especially in regional markets where awareness and access remain key to timely intervention.

Building on this need, Star Health’s ongoing mega health camp initiative in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana has reached nearly 5,000 beneficiaries and counting across Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Eluru, Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad & Khammam . The camps are being organised across multiple community touchpoints including Star Health offices, schools, colleges and other outreach locations, enabling people across key regional markets to access preventive screenings and basic health consultations in a familiar and convenient environment.

Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Srinivas KBB, Business Head, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited, said, “As Star Health commemorates 20 years of serving customers, our focus is to strengthen awareness around prevention and early action across the communities we serve. Through our ongoing mega health camp initiative in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, we are bringing essential screenings, consultations and health awareness closer to people across offices, educational institutions and community locations. The strong participation across cities reflects the growing need for accessible preventive healthcare support in regional markets. At Star Health, our commitment goes beyond insurance, and we remain focused on enabling early intervention and supporting healthier communities. Additionally, General public can use the Star Health Customer App to book a free 24/7 Virtual Doctor Consultation, where early medical advice can make a meaningful difference, especially during the monsoon season.”

The health camps offer a wide range of services including BMI assessment, diabetes screening, hypertension check-up, ECG, lipid profile testing, ophthalmology consultation and dental consultation. The initiative is being conducted in association with reputed healthcare partners including Medicover, Max Vision, Clove Dental,  Yashoda , Srikara, KIMS and Archana Hospitals & Ananda Institute and Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute.

Star Health’s community health outreach in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana reflects its broader 20-year commitment to supporting communities beyond insurance. Alongside its ongoing mega health camp initiative, the company is strengthening access to community-level healthcare through its Arogya Seva Kendra (ASK) Clinics, a CSR initiative focused on preventive and primary healthcare services for underserved communities. In Andhra Pradesh, ASK Clinics are present in Visakhapatnam and Kurnool, while in Telangana, they are operational in Khammam, Nizamabad, Karimnagar and Mahabubnagar.

Together, the mega health camps and ASK Clinics reinforce Star Health’s focus on improving preventive healthcare awareness, supporting early detection and enabling better long-term health outcomes. ASK Clinics provide free consultations, basic diagnostics, NCD screening, medicines, counselling and vaccination support, creating accessible healthcare touchpoints for communities that need them the most. Complementing these efforts, the Star Health Customer App further extends access to care by enabling the general public to avail free 24/7 Virtual Doctor Consultations,  where Users can easily register on the app and connect with experienced doctors across specialties for common seasonal health concerns, including monsoon-related symptoms.

FPT and ITALYURE: Power and Design at the Service of Nautical Excellence

July 14: FPT, Iveco Group’s brand dedicated to the design, production and sale of propulsion systems and solutions for on-road and off-road, marine, and power generation applications, is bolstering its collaboration with Italyure Yachts, the young, dynamic, and highly successful shipyard based in Torre Annunziata (Campania, Italy) to which the Brand supplies the engines for its yachts through AS Labruna, one of the main brand marine engine distributors for Southern Italy. Since 2021, 26 FPT-powered Italyure Yachts boats have been produced so far, corresponding to 52 engines.

 In the recreational segment, FPT is experiencing exponential growth in interest and customers, thanks to the particular characteristics of its marine engines: reliability, efficiency, torque density, and high power-to-weight ratio.

The Brand has been operating in the marine propulsion market since 1965, offering a full range of class-leading engines with displacements from 3 to 15.9 liters, and power outputs ranging from 85 to 1000 hp, while the specific yacht lineup ranges from 230 to 1000 hp. Every day in Italy, two new boats powered by FPT marine engines are launched. The presence of over 200 service points in the Mediterranean area is a strong guarantee of prompt response in the event of issues, ensuring continuous support.

Founded in 2020, Italyure Yachts has established itself in the luxury walk-around yacht manufacturing and sales sector in just a few years. Its modern production facility, located within the “Condominio Marina di Torre Annunziata” shipbuilding complex, spans 126,000 square meters, 30,000 of which are covered, and features an internal private technical dock of 10,000 square meters, equipped for hauling and launching operations of boats up to 200 tons. Here, Italyure Yachts manages all production phases in-house, from design to final outfitting.

 

These Italian-made yachts, born from the perfect combination of artisanal know-how, engineering vision, technical innovation, and contemporary design, have become the preferred choice of charter companies taking tourists to admire the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast. For this specific mission that includes long journeys, requiring smooth and safe navigation, even in the most demanding conditions, and up to 1,500 hours of use between April and October, Italyure Yachts opted for two FPT N60 engines representing the most competitive, durable, reliable, and suitable solutions for charter yachts, and the ideal configurations for this type of vessel.

On June the 8th, FPT and AS Labruna were among the selected guest of “Italyure day”, an event that took place at Praiano a Mare (Italy) and involved charter companies, as well as customers and potential customers of Italyure. Representatives of Italyure, FPT and AS Labruna gave speeches, emphasizing the importance of their partnership in the recreational and charter sectors.

India and Maldives Advance Talks on Free Trade Agreement to Strengthen Trade Ties

New Delhi, July 14: India and the Maldives have made progress towards establishing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at expanding bilateral trade and strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.

The proposed agreement is expected to create new opportunities for businesses, improve market access, and encourage greater exchange of goods and services between India and the Maldives.

Officials from both sides are working towards addressing key areas of trade cooperation, with the focus on building a stronger and more balanced economic partnership.

The FTA is likely to benefit industries, exporters, and consumers by promoting smoother trade flows and enhancing business opportunities.

The development reflects the growing importance of India-Maldives economic relations and the shared commitment of both nations to deepen cooperation across various sectors.

India’s Services Sector Gains Momentum as 14 Segments See Double-Digit Growth

New Delhi, July 14: As many as 14 out of 19 services sub-sectors have recorded double-digit growth, reflecting the strong performance and expanding contribution of the services sector to India’s economy.

According to the latest data shared by the Centre, several key segments within the services industry have witnessed significant growth, supported by rising demand, increased digital adoption, and improved business activity.

The strong performance across multiple sub-sectors highlights the resilience of India’s services ecosystem and its growing role in driving economic expansion and employment generation.

Officials said continued growth in areas such as technology, professional services, trade, and other service-related activities is strengthening India’s position as a major global services hub.

The government added that ongoing reforms, digital initiatives, and policy support are expected to further boost the services sector and create new opportunities for businesses and workers.

Taj Crowned India’s Strongest Brand 2026 As Per Brand Finance ‘India 100 2026’ Report Marks Five Consecutive Years Of The Recognition

Mumbai, July 14: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announces that its iconic brand Taj is once again India’s Strongest Brand across sectors on Brand Finance ‘India 100 2026’ report. This marks the fifth consecutive year the brand has achieved this distinction. 

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “Being recognised as India’s Strongest Brand across sectors for the fifth consecutive year is a matter of immense pride. For over 120 years, Taj has remained an enduring symbol of Indian hospitality, staying rooted in its timeless values of warmth, authenticity and excellence. This recognition reflects the deep trust and emotional connection that generations of guests have placed in the brand, as well as the unwavering commitment of our associates who bring the spirit of Tajness to life every day through thoughtful service and genuine care.”

He added, “Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1903, IHCL’s iconic brand Taj has played a pioneering role in shaping India’s tourism landscape. Today, with a portfolio of 150 hotels across 15 countries, it offers a distinctive collection of grand palaces, landmark city hotels, wildlife safaris, beach and hill resorts and service residences. Guided by Paathya, IHCL’s ESG+ framework, the brand’s growth is anchored in responsible business practices that balance environmental stewardship, social impact and cultural preservation. As a custodian of Indian hospitality, Taj remains committed to creating long-term value while enriching destinations, empowering communities and preserving the heritage and traditions that define its legacy.”

As per Brand Finance ‘India 100 2026’ report, Taj (brand value up 32% to USD878 million) has retained its position as India’s strongest brand for the fifth consecutive year, achieving a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 93.5/100 and an AAA+ brand strength rating. Brand Finance’s market research highlights the brand’s exceptional familiarity, understanding and unique hospitality service identified as ‘Tajness’ among consumers, with a significant proportion of respondents referring to Taj as their preferred hotel brand. 

David Haigh, Chairman, Brand Finance said, “Taj Hotels’ position as India’s strongest brand for the fifth consecutive year reflects the strength of its reputation and consistency of its brand performance. Brand Finance’s research shows exceptionally high levels of familiarity, preference, and understanding in its home market, underscoring the value of investing in a distinctive brand experience, maintaining the highest standards of hospitality, and delivering what guests value most. As Taj continues to expand its footprint across India and internationally, preserving these strengths will be key.”