Kore.ai Names Uma Sandilya Chief Commercial Officer, Placing Sales, Marketing, and Strategy Under One Leader

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Kore.ai Names Uma Sandilya Chief Commercial Officer, Placing Sales, Marketing, and Strategy Under One Leader

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Appointment follows a year of accelerating customer growth, the launch of the Artemis edition of the Kore.ai Agent Platform, and Leader placements from Gartner and Forrester 

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 22, 2026 – Kore.ai, the global leader in enterprise AI platforms and agentic applications, today named Uma Sandilya Chief Commercial Officer. Sandilya takes end-to-end ownership of sales, go-to-market (GTM), marketing, and strategy, uniting the company’s commercial functions under a single leader as enterprise buyers move agentic AI from pilots into production. 

Enterprise AI has reached the moment Kore.ai was built for. Buying decisions that once sat with individual departments now consolidate at the CIO level and cover the full lifecycle of AI agents rather than single tools. This appointment gives Kore.ai one commercial owner to meet it, accountable from first contact through delivered value. 

Sandilya joined Kore.ai in 2025 as Chief Growth Officer, bringing more than two decades of enterprise AI experience working with C3.ai and McKinsey. As Chief Commercial Officer, he takes direct leadership of the global sales organization, including the Americas and International sales teams, along with the growth, marketing, and corporate strategy functions. 

“Enterprise AI is entering its third wave, where governance, observability, and trust define success at scale,” said Raj Koneru, Founder and CEO of Kore.ai. “The next phase of our growth requires a commercial organization built the way we built our platform: one foundation with one accountable owner. Uma has shaped our commercial engine since the day he joined, and he is the right leader to run it end to end.” 

The move caps a year of accelerating customer growth and expanding industry recognition. In May, the company launched the new-generation Kore.ai Agent Platform, Artemis edition. Gartner named Kore.ai a Leader in the Magic Quadrant™ for Conversational AI Platforms in 2025 and again in 2026. Forrester named the company a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ Conversational AI Platforms in multiple categories: Cognitive Search, Customer Service, and Employee Service. The Kore.ai platform now powers more than 11 billion interactions per year and has supported more than 500 large enterprises worldwide. 

“Every enterprise I’ve sat across the table from this year has asked the same question: how do we accelerate time to value from agent deployments? What sets Artemis apart is that it’s built for what comes after the first ten agents – the governance, the observability, the reliability enterprises need to scale,” said Sandilya. “My focus is to bring Artemis to more of the market through a unified growth, sales, and marketing engine, and deliver tangible business outcomes for our customers.” 

Kore.ai also appointed Rajavardhan Nalluri as Chief Customer Operations Officer, reporting directly to the CEO. Nalluri has spent more than 11 years at Kore.ai, where he has led engineering through multiple phases of growth while working directly with customers across industries. In the new role, he leads the company’s forward-deployed engineering, customer support, and cloud operations and infrastructure organizations. His mandate is to make customer delivery a competitive edge by ensuring predictable deployments, stronger support, deeper partner enablement, and measurable customer satisfaction as agentic AI moves into production. 

Alongside these two major appointments, Kore.ai also expanded the integrated demand generation organization under Chief Marketing Officer Peter Mullen. The commercial structure matches the position Kore.ai staked out with Artemis. Much of the market sells tools that create agents or control layers added after the fact. Kore.ai has built the harness: a single platform that builds, deploys, manages, and optimizes enterprise AI agents, with governance defined from the first line and enforced separately from the model. Artemis compiles that governance before any agent goes live, which lets enterprises operate AI systems that they can audit and scale.

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The Institute of Cost Accountants of India Elects New Leadership for Council Year 2026–27

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India Elects New Leadership for Council Year 2026–27

New Delhi, July 22, 2026:

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has elected its new President and Vice-President for the Council Year 2026–27 at the Meeting of the Council held on July 22, 2026, in Kolkata, West Bengal. The new leadership is expected to further strengthen the profession of Cost and Management Accounting while advancing the Institute’s vision of excellence, innovation and nation-building.

The newly elected President is a Fellow Member of ICMAI with over 38 years of experience in the banking sector. He is also a Certificated Associate Member of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF), holds an LL.B. degree, and has earned the CPFA qualification from CIPFA, London, UK. He previously served as a Council Member of ICMAI during 2019–23 and was re-elected for the 2023–27 term. He also chaired the Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC) during 2004–05.

Expressing his gratitude on being elected President, CMA Chittaranjan Chattopadhyay said, “I am deeply honoured by the trust reposed in me by the Council. I look forward to working with all stakeholders to strengthen the Institute, uphold the highest professional standards, and empower Cost and Management Accountants to contribute meaningfully to India’s growth journey. Together, we will continue to elevate the profession through innovation, excellence and collaboration.”

The newly elected Vice-President is a Fellow Member of ICMAI, an elected Council Member for the term 2023–27, and a Member of the Public Sector Advisory Group (PSAG) of CAPA for 2024–27. A former Principal Advisor (Cost), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, he brings over four decades of experience in public finance, cost accounting and financial management. He has also served as Chairman of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of ICMAI during 1997–98 and 2000–01.

Sharing his thoughts after assuming office, CMA Manoj Kumar Anand said, “It is a privilege to serve the Institute in this role. I remain committed to supporting the President and the Council in strengthening the profession, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and creating greater opportunities for members and students. Together, we will work towards expanding the impact of Cost and Management Accounting in India’s evolving economy.”

The Institute congratulates the newly elected President and Vice-President and looks forward to their leadership in further enhancing ICMAI’s contribution to professional excellence, good governance, public financial management and the nation’s economic development.

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Veraify Launches Groundbreaking AI-Native Security Platform Built for the AI Workforce Era

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

New Platform Puts Enterprises in the AI Drivers Seat, with More Control over Shadow AI, AI Workforce, and Sensitive Data Movement, Securing AI Adoption Without Slowing Innovation

SUNNYVALE, CA – July 22, 2026 – Veraify today introduced a new AI-native security platform designed to help enterprises safely adopt artificial intelligence at scale, powered by Cloudbrink. Veraify’s comprehensive, AI-native approach combines endpoint intelligence, AI-aware policy enforcement, data protection, and secure high-performance connectivity in one platform for AI governance, visibility, and protection.

Built for a world of AI agents, copilots, autonomous workflows, and shadow AI, Veraify gives organizations the visibility, governance, data protection, and guardian agent capabilities, along with the high-performance secure access required for the next generation of enterprise operations. Delivered under a new platform brand from Cloudbrink, Veraify is a next-gen approach to securing AI that addresses how AI gets used in a way that traditional ZTNA and SASE architectures don’t.

“As we evaluated AI security platforms, we found that many approached the problem using architectures designed for the SASE or web browsers,” said Aziz Kapadia, Field CISO at Cogent Security. “They could inspect browser traffic and some app traffic, but they weren’t built to provide visibility into the growing number of AI agents, desktop applications and embedded AI capabilities running directly in apps and on endpoints. We selected Veraify powered by Cloudbrink because its architecture was designed for where enterprise AI security is actually heading, not where it was yesterday.”

Veraify builds on Cloudbrink’s proven high-performance connectivity architecture and expands it into a complete AI security platform designed for how work is changing.

For the last decade, enterprise security architectures were built around humans accessing applications. AI changes that model.

AI agents, copilots, coding assistants, and autonomous workflows now access data, applications, APIs, and infrastructure directly. These interactions create new security challenges that traditional cloud proxy and browser-centric architectures were never designed to solve. According to a Gartner study, 69% of organizations suspect or have evidence that employees are using prohibited public GenAI tools. This unapproved “shadow AI” can significantly increase risk to an organization, leaving them vulnerable to privacy breaches and data loss from employees entering customer or employee data, proprietary company information, or code into an AI prompt while looking for help.

“Every major technology shift creates a new security architecture. The PC created endpoint security. The cloud created SASE. AI requires something different,” said Prakash Mana, CEO of Cloudbrink. “AI agents and assistants are becoming digital workers with access to enterprise data, but most companies have very limited visibility or control over what this AI technology is doing. We created Veraify to give enterprises the confidence to adopt AI safely.”

Veraify solves the most urgent AI security challenges  by empowering organizations to:

  • Discover Every AI Interaction. Identify sanctioned and unsanctioned AI tools, agents, copilots, and services. Agent-based policy enforcement captures all AI traffic and enforces policy at the source/endpoint. AI traffic cannot bypass the agent, ensuring full visibility, governance controls, and evidence recording for compliance.
  • Protect Sensitive Data Before It Leaves. Prevent employees and AI agents from exposing private information, code, customer data, or intellectual property. Advanced DLP capabilities include a built-in PII catalog to begin AI protection within minutes and eliminate constant DLP policy updates when PII data types and formats change. Multi-level content inspection monitors and secures PII across AI prompts, documents, or images, including images inside files uploaded to AI.
  • Anticipate and Prepare for New AI. Automated learning and discovery of new AI platforms and agents that are not in the integrated top 100 AI catalog eliminates the need for customers to continually manually configure the detection logic for new platforms
  • Govern Humans and AI Agents Together. Apply identity, device, data, and AI-aware policies from a unified control plane regardless of the origin.
  • Secure AI Without Sacrificing Performance. Enable AI adoption without forcing users into slow legacy SASE and DLP architectures they then bypass, leveraging the Cloudbrink high-performance connectivity architecture.

Veraify is powered by Cloudbrink’s proven high-performance secure connectivity architecture, which was built from the beginning for a world where users, applications, and data are distributed everywhere. Veraify incorporates and expands the SAFE AI capabilities previously introduced by Cloudbrink, layering on new technology to give broader AI visibility, governance, endpoint-aware protection, and secure access capabilities into a unified AI-native platform.

Unlike traditional security models that force traffic through centralized inspection points, the Cloudbrink architecture provides the foundation for Veraify’s AI-native approach — delivering endpoint intelligence, zero-trust access, AI-aware policy enforcement, and high-performance connectivity without compromising the user experience.

“Cloudbrink provides the technology foundation. Veraify defines the next generation platform for securing AI adoption,” said Manohar Reddy, Head of Products at Cloudbrink. “Veraify extends the foundation we built with Personal SASE into this AI-native era — combining secure access, AI visibility, data protection, and performance into one platform. With Veraify, customers do not have to choose between enabling AI innovation and protecting the business. Organizations can get the controls they need to govern AI adoption while preserving the fast, seamless experience users expect.”

Veraify powered by Cloudbrink is available now. Current Cloudbrink customers can request Veraify for free for a limited time. For a demo of Veraify’s capabilities, go to: https://veraify.ai/book-a-demo/

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Beit Al Khair Society honours Hotpack for supporting massive charity meals initiative

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Beit Al Khair Society honours Hotpack for supporting massive charity meals initiative

 

Dubai, July 22: Hotpack, the UAE-headquartered global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has been honoured by UAE’s leading charity organisation Beit Al Khair Society for extending support to the Society’s massive meals distribution initiative during the past holy month of Ramadan.

Hotpack joined the campaign, as part of its ‘Happiness: Sharing Smiles’ programme, which is designed to create meaningful impact on people’s everyday lives through purposeful community engagement.

The Beit Al Khair Society successfully completed the “Feeding the Fasting” campaign during Ramadan, and Hotpack provided essential food packaging solutions required for distribution of the Iftar meals throughout the month, the company said in a statement.

“We had the opportunity to support Beit Al Khair Society with safe and efficient distribution of the daily Iftar meals during the holy month of Ramadan. Equally significant was the active involvement of Hotpack employees, who volunteered on the ground, helping prepare the meals, serve fasting individuals, and support logistic operations throughout the campaign,” said Mr. Zainudeen PB, Co-Founder, Group COO & Executive Director of Hotpack,

“This recognition is truly meaningful because it reflects something we deeply believe in that businesses have a responsibility to support the communities they serve. Through ‘Hotpack Happiness – Sharing Smiles’ initiative, we have always tried to support causes that make a genuine difference, whether by providing essential resources or by encouraging our employees to volunteer their time for initiatives that serve society,” he added.

“Our partnership with Beit Al Khair Society has grown over the years because we share the same purpose of reaching people with compassion and dignity. We are grateful for this recognition and remain committed to supporting programmes that bring people together and create a lasting positive impact,” said Mr. Zainudeen.

The campaign brought together people from different communities in the spirit of Ramadan, reflecting the values of compassion, generosity and unity. Through Beit Al Khair Society’s network of ninety-seven distribution points and eighteen Ramadan tents across the UAE, the initiative provided more than 1.6 million free Iftar meals to fasting individuals during the holy month.

Beyond Ramadan, Hotpack and Beit Al Khair Society have built a long-standing partnership centred on creating meaningful impact across communities in the UAE. Through continuous support that includes product donations, packaging solutions, employee volunteering and charitable initiatives, the collaboration has reached thousands of beneficiaries over the years.

As part of its broader CSR strategy, Hotpack remains committed to working with non-profit organisations and community partners to support initiatives that address real needs, strengthen communities and create a positive difference where it matters most.

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India’s Wind Power Capacity Crosses 57,443 MW, Boosting Clean Energy Growth

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

New Delhi, July 22, 2026 – India’s installed wind power capacity has reached 57,443 MW, marking a major milestone in the country’s renewable energy expansion and clean energy transition.

The growth of wind power capacity reflects India’s continued efforts to diversify its energy mix, enhance energy security, and promote sustainable sources of electricity generation. The wind energy sector is playing an increasingly important role in meeting the nation’s growing power demand while supporting environmental goals.

The expansion has been driven by advancements in renewable energy technology, increased investments, improved infrastructure, and stronger participation from the private sector. Several wind-rich states continue to contribute significantly to India’s renewable energy growth through large-scale wind projects.

The government has been focusing on creating a supportive ecosystem for renewable energy development, including better transmission facilities, efficient project implementation, and promotion of innovative solutions such as hybrid renewable energy systems.

Industry experts believe that the continued growth of wind power will help India reduce dependence on traditional energy sources, create new employment opportunities, and accelerate progress towards a cleaner energy future.

With renewable energy emerging as a key pillar of India’s development strategy, the rising wind power capacity highlights the country’s commitment to sustainable growth and long-term energy security.

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Indusind Bank Limited Announces Financial Results For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Q1 FY 2025-26 Key Highlights Consolidated financial results 

·       Net Interest Income (NII) in Q1 FY27 is at ₹4,685 crores as compared to ₹4,640 crores in Q1 FY26

·       NIM at 3.57% for Q1 FY27 as compared to 3.46% for Q1 FY26

·       Net profit for Q1 FY27 is ₹1,037 crores as compared to Net Profit of ₹604 crores for Q1 FY26

·       Net worth at ₹64,798 crores in Q1 FY27 as compared to ₹62,961 crores in Q1 FY26

·       Deposits at ₹4,14,766 crores in Q1 FY27 from ₹3,97,144 crores in Q1 FY26

·       Gross NPA and Net NPA ratios at 3.25% and 0.95% compared to 3.64% and 1.12% in Q1 FY26

·       PCR at 71% as in Q1FY2027 from 70 % in Q1FY26

·       CRAR as on June 30, 2026, at 17.15% as compared to 16.63% June 30,2025

·       The Bank has liquidity position with LCR of 127% average for Q1 FY27 against 141% for Q1 FY26 

The Board of Directors of IndusInd Bank Limited approved the financial results of the Bank for the Quarter ended June 30, 2026, at their meeting held in Mumbai on Wednesday, June 22, 2026.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Bank’s financial results include the financial results of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL), a business correspondent (BC) of the Bank involved in originating small ticket loans for the Bank and IndusInd Marketing and Financial Services Private Limited (IMFS), an associate of the Bank.

Profit & Loss Account for the Quarter ended June 30, 2026

  • Net Interest Income for the Q1 FY27 at ₹4,685 crores as compared to Q1 FY26 at ₹4,640 crores.
  • Fee and other income for the Q1 FY27 at ₹1,787 crores as compared to Q1 FY26 at ₹2,157 crores.
  • Yield on Assets stands at 8.62% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, as against 9.15% for the corresponding quarter of previous year. Cost of Fund stands at 5.05% as against 5.69% for corresponding quarter of previous year.
  • Net Revenue for Q1 FY27 at ₹6,471 crores as compared to ₹ 6,797 crores for the corresponding Q1 FY26.
  • Operating expenses for the Q1FY27 at ₹3,698 crores as against ₹4,229 crores for the corresponding Q1 FY26.
  • Pre-Provision Operating Profit (PPOP) at ₹2,773 crores for Q1 FY27 as against Profit of ₹2,567 crores for corresponding Q1 FY26
  • Net profit at ₹1,037 crores for Q1 FY27 as against Net Profit of ₹604 crores for corresponding Q1 FY26 

Balance Sheet as of June 2026

  • Balance sheet footage as on June 30, 2026, was ₹5,54,926 crores as against ₹5,39,552 crores as on June 30, 2025.
  • Deposits as on June 30, 2026 were ₹4,14,766 crores as against ₹ 3,97,144 crores, an on June 30, 2025. CASA deposits at ₹1,22,060 crores with Current Account deposits at ₹34,620 crores and Savings Account deposits at ₹87,440 crores. CASA deposits comprised 29.43% of total deposits as at June 30, 2026. Retail deposits as per LCR stand at ₹1,90,166 crores as at June 30, 2026 against ₹1,82,898 crores as on March 31, 2026.
  • Advances as on June 30, 2026 were ₹3,26,274 crores as against ₹ 3,33,694 crores, an on June 30, 2025.

ASSET QUALITY

  • Gross NPA were at 3.25% of gross advances as on June 30, 2026, as against 3.43% as on March 31, 2026. Net NPA were 0.95% of net advances as on June 30, 2026, as compared to 1.00% as on March 31, 2026.
  • The Provision Coverage Ratio was at 71.42% as at June 30, 2026. Provisions and contingencies (other than tax) for the Quater ended June 30, 2026 were ₹1,384 crores as compared to ₹ 1,760 crores for the corresponding quarter of previous year.            

CAPITAL ADEQUACY                               

The Bank’s Total Capital Adequacy Ratio as per Basel III guidelines stands at 17.15% as on June 30, 2026, as compared to 16.63% as on June 30, 2025. Tier 1 CRAR was at 16.10% as on June 30, 2026, compared to 15.48% as on June 30, 2025. Risk-Weighted Assets were at ₹4,06,618 crores as against ₹ 4,09,810 crores a year ago.

NETWORK

As of June 30, 2026, the Bank’s distribution network included 3,137 branches/ Banking outlets and 2,853 onsite and offsite ATMs, as against 3,110 branches/banking outlets and 3,052 onsite and offsite ATMs, As of June 30, 2025. The client base stood at approx. 42 million as on June, 2026.         

Commenting on the performance, Mr. Rajiv Anand, the MD and CEO, IndusInd Bank said:  “During Q1FY27, we continued to execute our strategic priorities with an emphasis on disciplined growth, balance sheet resilience and franchise quality. Supported by an experienced leadership team and sharper execution capabilities, we are advancing our growth agenda while maintaining prudent risk management. We are building a diversified portfolio across retail, SME and rural businesses, including expanding the rural franchise beyond microfinance. At the same time, our investments in technology and AI-led capabilities are enhancing customer experience and overall productivity, strengthening our ability to deliver sustainable growth”

While geopolitical developments continue to shape the global environment, India’s structural growth drivers remain firmly in place. The Bank delivered a Pre-Provision Operating Profit of Rs. 2,773 crore and Profit After Tax of Rs. 1,037 crore, supported by capital adequacy of 17.15 % and a liquidity coverage ratio of 127%. Together, these priorities position us well to create sustainable value over the long term.”

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Indian Couture House Bennu Sehgall Unveils IRIS, a Celebration of Sculptural Draping and Modern Femininity

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Mumbai, July 22: BENNU SEHGALL, the four-decade-old luxury fashion label, has unveiled its much-awaited 2026 couture collection, IRIS. Conceived as a celebration of modern femininity, the collection brings together sculptural tailoring, fluid draping and intricate hand embroidery to create eveningwear that feels both powerful and effortless. Inspired by the iris flower, long associated with beauty, resilience and transformation, IRIS explores the balance between strength and softness through silhouettes that are designed to move with the woman who wears them.

Built around the idea of structure meeting fluidity, the collection combines body-contouring forms with architectural drapes, precision cut-outs and delicate floral embellishments. Liquid metallic fabrics, shimmering threadwork, sequins and fine bead embroidery lend every piece a luminous quality, creating subtle movement as light falls across the garments. The colour story unfolds through silver, gunmetal, champagne and black, offering a sophisticated palette that transitions seamlessly from intimate celebrations to grand occasions.

The seven-look collection comprises Fiora, Saphira, Onyx, Serein, Astra, Nyx and Vesper, each presenting a distinct interpretation of contemporary couture. Fiora stands out as a sculptural black metallic mini dress with dramatic waist cut-outs softened by intricate floral embroidery. Astra pairs fluid silver draping with an asymmetrically embroidered bodice, bringing together elegance and precision in equal measure. Nyx, with its high neckline, sculptural cut-outs and meticulous hand craftsmanship, embodies the collection’s understated confidence and modern glamour. Together, the looks reflect Bennu Sehgall‘s enduring design language—where clean construction, refined detailing and artisanal craftsmanship exist in perfect harmony.

Speaking about the collection, Bennu Sehgall, Founder and Designer, Bennu Sehgall Label, said,

“With IRIS, I wanted to explore the dialogue between structure and movement. Every piece is sculpted to define the body, while the drapes and embroidery introduce softness and ease. The collection is inspired by the iris flower, whose quiet elegance and enduring spirit became the foundation for every colour, texture and detail.”
Designed for destination weddings, receptions, festive celebrations and red-carpet occasions, the IRIS collection launches in August 2026. The collection will be available on a made-to-order basis through the Bennu Sehgall studio and the brand’s official website, with select styles also available for immediate purchase. Customers can also explore the collection through private appointments.
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iPhone 17 Series Powers Apple’s India Growth with 44 pc Shipment Share

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

New Delhi, July 22: The iPhone 17 series accounted for 44 per cent of Apple’s smartphone shipments in India during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting strong demand for the company’s latest flagship devices, according to industry data.

The impressive contribution from the iPhone 17 lineup reflects growing consumer preference for premium smartphones in India, supported by advanced features, improved technology, and increasing demand for high-end devices.

Market analysts said Apple’s continued expansion in India has been supported by rising purchasing power, wider retail availability, attractive financing options, and growing interest among consumers in premium digital ecosystems.

The company’s performance also highlights the increasing importance of India as a key market for global smartphone brands, with consumers showing greater adoption of premium devices and advanced mobile technologies.

Industry experts noted that Apple’s focus on local manufacturing, stronger supply chains, and enhanced customer reach has further strengthened its presence in the Indian market.

The growth of the iPhone 17 series underscores the changing dynamics of India’s smartphone sector, where premiumisation and technology-driven experiences are becoming major factors influencing consumer choices.

 

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Adani Electricity Team Shines at National 5S Conclave with Excellence in Workplace Innovation

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Mumbai, July 22: Adani Electricity’s workforce has been recognised for its excellence in workplace management and operational efficiency at the 12th National Conclave on 5S, held in Varanasi.

The achievement highlights the organisation’s commitment to fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement through the adoption of globally recognised 5S workplace practices.

The company’s employees demonstrated best practices in workplace organisation, process optimisation, safety, and operational excellence, earning appreciation for their efforts to enhance productivity and service delivery.

Officials said the recognition reflects the dedication and teamwork of Adani Electricity’s workforce in implementing efficient systems that improve workplace standards while promoting a safe and sustainable working environment.

The National Conclave on 5S brings together industry leaders and professionals from across sectors to share best practices in workplace management, efficiency, and organisational excellence.

The recognition reinforces Adani Electricity’s focus on building a high-performance work culture driven by innovation, employee engagement, and operational excellence, while supporting its commitment to delivering reliable services to consumers.

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Kharchi Puja Begins in Tripura, Blending Centuries-Old Traditions with Green Mission

Jul 22, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Agartala, July 22: The centuries-old Kharchi Puja, one of Tripura’s most significant religious and cultural festivals, began on Wednesday with a strong message of environmental responsibility under the theme ‘Ek Ped, Maa Ke Naam’.

The week-long festival brings together devotees, priests, and visitors from across the region to participate in traditional rituals that celebrate Tripura’s rich cultural heritage. This year, the celebrations have been aligned with the nationwide tree plantation campaign, encouraging people to contribute to environmental conservation by planting trees.

Organisers said the green theme aims to connect faith with sustainability, promoting awareness about ecological preservation while preserving the spiritual essence of the festival. Tree plantation drives and public awareness initiatives are expected to complement the religious observances throughout the celebrations.

Kharchi Puja is regarded as a symbol of Tripura’s cultural identity and communal harmony, attracting thousands of devotees every year. Along with traditional rituals, the festival also showcases the state’s vibrant heritage through cultural programmes and community participation.

The initiative reflects a growing effort to integrate environmental consciousness into traditional festivals, reinforcing the importance of sustainable living while preserving centuries-old customs and values.