SOLIZE PARTNERS and Dassault Systèmes Form Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

SOLIZE PARTNERS and Dassault Systèmes Form Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SOLIZE PARTNERS Corporation and Dassault Systèmes in Japan have entered into a ‘Consulting & System Integration Partner Program’ agreement to help manufacturers accelerate digital transformation, improve operational efficiency and drive innovation.

The agreement was formally signed in Tokyo by Yusuke Inoue, President of SOLIZE PARTNERS Corporation; Philippe Godbout, Managing Director, Japan, Dassault Systèmes; and Mahadevan V. S., CEO & Director of SOLIZE PARTNERS India, marking a new chapter in the long-standing collaboration between the SOLIZE Group and Dassault Systèmes.

As a partner in Japan, SOLIZE PARTNERS will combine its engineering and manufacturing expertise with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to support customers across the product lifecycle—from design and engineering to manufacturing—enabling faster development, improved quality, reduced costs and greater collaboration.

For more than 35 years, SOLIZE PARTNERS has helped manufacturers solve complex engineering challenges through engineering services, digital technologies and additive manufacturing. Founded in 1981, Dassault Systèmes provides a portfolio of solutions for industries in the manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare and infrastructure and cities sectors. The company’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform integrates capabilities for 3D modeling, simulation, collaboration and data intelligence. 

The partnership addresses a growing industry challenge: while manufacturers continue investing in digital technologies, many struggle to maximize value due to disconnected engineering data and the loss of critical product development knowledge. Together, SOLIZE PARTNERS and Dassault Systèmes will help organizations integrate engineering and business data, improve knowledge utilization and create connected digital engineering environments that enable faster, better-informed decision-making.

The agreement also builds on the SOLIZE Group’s long-standing relationship with Dassault Systèmes in India. For more than 25 years, SOLIZE PARTNERS India Pvt. Ltd has delivered consulting, implementation and support services across the Dassault Systèmes portfolio, including CATIA, ENOVIA and DELMIA applications, and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The new partnership enables SOLIZE PARTNERS in Japan to leverage this extensive experience, technical expertise and proven delivery capabilities to better serve manufacturers across Japan.

This partnership marks another milestone in the SOLIZE Group’s global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to helping manufacturers transform engineering and manufacturing through connected digital technologies and practical engineering expertise.

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Exicom Opens FY27 with Order Wins Across Both Businesses as Revenue Grows Sharply Year on Year

• Standalone revenue up ~57% YoY, EBITDA more than doubles
• Consolidated EBITDA loss narrower YoY; margin under pressure

NEW DELHI, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Exicom Tele-Systems Limited (BSE: 544133) (NSE: EXICOM), one of India’s leading EV charging and critical power companies, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY27. Standalone revenue rose ~57% year on year to ₹237 crore and EBITDA more than doubled to ~₹21 crore, lifting the EBITDA margin for Q1 to 8.8%. On a Consolidated basis, revenue grew 61% to ₹331 crore, with the EBITDA loss narrowing to ~₹22 crore from ~₹39 crore last year.

A Quarter That Moved the Year Forward, With Margin Still to Follow

Measured against the same quarter last year, both businesses grew strongly and consolidated losses narrowed. Revenue and profitability, however, declined sequentially, from Q4 FY26, as is usually the case in the first quarter. Most of the gap is visible in the (consolidated) gross margin – 31.7% against 39.4% a year ago. A bulk of this can be attributed to the external cost environment including exchange rate volatility and input cost pressures owing to key component prices. We are addressing it at source, building resilience into our supply chain. Underneath the quarterly numbers, both businesses built a strong order book.

EV Charging: A Quarter Spent Winning the Year’s Business

India’s EV market marked a pivotal moment this quarter, crossing 80,000 electric four-wheeler sales for the first time. A market of that size gives Exicom a materially larger base to sell into, across home charging and the public networks operators build. On the AC side, Exicom recorded a YoY growth of 35% in Q1 FY27. DC sales ran softer, as the first quarter is when charging network operators set budgets and plan sites. Exicom’s India EV business grew revenue 15% year-on-year, and order booking stayed healthy. Some of the key business highlights are captured below:

• On AC charging, Exicom became sole supplier of 7.4 kW units to a leading carmaker. The company strengthened its flagship Spin Air AC charging portfolio with the launch of an AI-chatbot – SpinWise and a new generation of its Spin Control app which now has public charger discoverability, real-time tracking and seamless support. Looking ahead, with EV makers forecasting much higher volumes owing to the market buoyancy, Exicom is working towards doubling its AC line capacity starting Q3.
• Across public charging, Exicom brought on fifteen new charge point operators, securing orders for over 180 DC chargers with Bus/Truck OEMs and Charging Network operators till October 2026. Exicom also renewed its long-term partnership with a leading e-trucking company.
• On the product side, Exicom introduced Slim DC chargers; sub-100 kW DC charging for dense commercial spaces. These Slim series chargers are enabled with smart tech features like Ring Topology which enables inter-charger power sharing to maximize efficiencies and throughputs.
• In exports, Exicom expanded its global footprint with orders from ten new countries, widening the base, while maintaining steady momentum across Southeast Asia and Middle East markets. The company also undertook extensive product development efforts, building an end-to-end ecosystem for selling custom-built and certified AC and DC chargers in specific European markets.

Tritium: Order Intake Steps Up as Next-Generation Products Reach Customers

Tritium recorded a revenue of USD 10.3 million and 508 charger sales in the current quarter. The next phase of Tritium’s progress is now showing in its order book. During the quarter the business booked USD 20.8 million in orders, roughly double the previous quarter. Its newest high power charging system TRI-FLEX is under lab validation with the largest open public charging network in the US and on the power side, the first GRID-FLEX system started to operate at a hyperscale customer in June 2026. These developments, together with a strengthening order book, should support meaningful scale from Q2 FY27 onwards and keep Tritium on track for EBITDA breakeven in Q4 FY27.

Critical Power: A Quarter That Built the Order Book

Critical Power revenue grew 80% year on year, carried largely by 5G site expansion by leading telcos and Bharat Net Phase 3, where Exicom holds over 60% wallet share. Company’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolio which consists of solutions up to 300 kWh for home and C&I segment also added 14 customers and close to ₹20 crore bookings in Q1, an early base we expect to scale in FY27. Export markets continued to perform well with Africa and the Middle East contributing to 8% of revenues.

Remarking on the performance, Anant Nahata, Managing Director and CEO, Exicom, said: “Against the same quarter last year this is a stronger business. The Q1 revenue trajectory materialised as planned, however, cost pressure took more out of margins than what we anticipated. Looking at FY27, we are excited to see the EV market expand beyond its current shape and form. I am confident about the year ahead, and that confidence comes from where both our businesses now sit, with more customers, more geographies, a deeper order book, and commitments that deliver through FY27.”

About Exicom:

Exicom is one of India’s leading EV charging and Critical Power solutions manufacturer, present across the entire EV charger value chain with a host of products across both AC & DC charger segments and is spearheading India’s transition to sustainable transportation while ensuring the smooth functioning of critical infrastructure. With a wealth of expertise across its divisions, Exicom’s critical power solutions serve as the backbone of communication networks, delivering uninterrupted power supplies crucial for telecom infrastructure. With a footprint spanning India, Southeast Asia, Middle East, US, Europe and over 200,000 chargers sold worldwide, Exicom is at the forefront of shaping the global EV charging landscape.

Certain statements in this release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied depending upon economic conditions, government policies and other incidental factors.

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XAUE and ListaDAO Launch 60-Day slisXAUE Rewards Campaign, Offering Up to 8% APY

PANAMA CITY, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XAUE and ListaDAO today announced the launch of a 60-day slisXAUE Rewards Campaign, offering eligible users enhanced yield opportunities on tokenized gold through DeFi.

Running from August 10 to October 8, the campaign offers up to 8% combined APY potential which rewards long-term participation through a time-weighted holding mechanism while further expanding the utility of gold-backed digital assets within the on-chain ecosystem.

Yield-Bearing Gold, Built for DeFi

XAUE is a yield-bearing layer built on top of Tether Gold (XAU₮), enabling tokenized gold to generate on-chain yield.

At the center of the campaign is slisXAUE, a yield-bearing gold token issued by ListaDAO in partnership with XAUE Protocol. Users can deposit XAU₮ through Lista RWA to receive slisXAUE, maintaining gold-linked exposure while accessing XAUE’s yield capabilities through a transferable tokenized position.

Subscribe and Hold to Unlock Up to 8% APY

Participation follows three steps: deposit XAU₮ through Lista RWA to receive slisXAUE, hold slisXAUE during the campaign, and meet the final holding and ranking requirements.

Rather than relying on a single balance snapshot, participant rankings are determined by time-weighted average holdings throughout the 60-day campaign, encouraging consistent participation over short-term positioning.

At the end of the campaign, addresses with a time-weighted average holding of at least 20 slisXAUE that rank among the top 10 will qualify for rewards. Each qualifying address will receive an additional 5% APY, capped at $1,000 in XAU₮. Together with slisXAUE’s approximately 3% native yield, eligible participants may unlock up to 8% combined APY potential.

Rewards will be distributed automatically after eligibility verification, with no manual claim required.

Making Tokenized Gold Productive On-Chain

The campaign reflects XAUE’s continued commitment to expanding tokenized gold across DeFi through ecosystem partnerships. By combining XAUE’s yield-bearing gold layer with ListaDAO’s RWA access and distribution capabilities, the collaboration makes yield-bearing gold more accessible and demonstrates how tokenized gold can function as a productive and composable on-chain asset.

Through slisXAUE, users can maintain gold-linked exposure while accessing additional yield opportunities—improving capital efficiency and encouraging sustainable, long-term on-chain participation.

The campaign is now live. Users can visit the official campaign page for eligibility requirements, campaign rules, and participation details.

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Values-Based Leadership Takes Centre Stage at Viraj Profiles with Inspiring Address by BK Shivani Behn

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd. recently hosted a leadership session by the renowned spiritual mentor BK Shivani Behn on the theme ‘Values-Based Leadership for a Sustainable Future’, bringing together employees, senior leadership and members of the Viraj Profiles family for an evening dedicated to purpose, integrity and responsible leadership. 

Held at Viraj International School, Boisar, the session encouraged the participants to understand the role of values in shaping not only successful organisations, but also resilient individuals and sustainable communities. Through practical insights and thought-provoking perspectives that were related to people’s everyday routines, BK Shivani Behn emphasised that leadership extends beyond professional responsibilities and begins with the choices, attitudes and values that individuals practise every day. The session by the esteemed speaker gave the audience mindful guidance in a very simplistic manner which could help a person evolve from thinking like an individual to understanding like a leader for the team as well as the organisation.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees across the organisation, with interactive discussions highlighting the growing importance of emotional resilience, ethical decision-making and conscious leadership in today’s evolving business environment. 

As a mark of appreciation, the chairman, Mr. Neeraj Raja Kochhar presented a commemorative memento to BK Shivani Behn in recognition of her inspiring address and valuable contribution to the event. 

As industries continue to evolve, Viraj Profiles remains committed to creating opportunities that encourage meaningful dialogue, inspire continuous learning and reinforce the values that contribute to sustainable business and societal progress. 

About Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd.

Established as a forerunner in stainless steel product manufacturing, Viraj Profiles has earned a distinguished reputation for producing stainless steel products of the highest quality for industries across the globe.

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Kikkoman India releases long-awaited second instalment of the ‘Kikkoman Manga’

-Storyline features a new concept dish for India named ‘8×8’ combining eight spices with eight ingredients-

NEW DELHI, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The second instalment of the Kikkoman Manga, a popular content series showcasing Kikkoman Soy Sauce to restaurant owners and chefs, has been released.

It comes after the series was first introduced in 2025 and made available in six languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. The manga reached over 30,000 chefs, restaurant owners, and young students and other Indian readers who were charmed by the story depicting a meeting between Pramod, a cook, and Varun, a young owner-chef, as they took on the challenge of reviving a struggling restaurant.

In this second instalment, the two men face a fresh crisis that puts the restaurant’s future on the line. Their efforts to overcome the challenge drive the story forward.

At the heart of the story is a new menu item called 8×8 (Eight-by-Eight). This dish has been created by Chef Ryosuke Tamura of Itsuka, a Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in Tokyo. Inspired by the concept of Happosai (a popular Japanese-style Chinese dish featuring a medley of ingredients) and drawing on ideas gained during his time in India, Chef Tamura combines eight ingredients and eight spices.

The result is a gravy-style dish that is familiar to Indian palates but the wider point is that it opens up exciting new possibilities for Chinese cuisine by fusing India’s unique spice culture with Chinese culinary techniques, all while highlighting the natural colours of the ingredients.

While many Chinese restaurants in India typically serve dishes with dark hues due to the use of dark soy sauce, 8×8 uses Kikkoman’s naturally brewed soy sauce to highlight the original colour of the ingredients. The dish aligns with an Indian food culture that values visual appeal alongside taste while offering a fresh take on Chinese cuisine.

Celebrated Chef Vicky Ratnani commented as follows:

“You see, Chinese and Asian food is the number one trending food category in India today, I can say it is even ‘alarming’ to see how so much Chinese and Asian food Indians are consuming these days. Kikkoman’s use of storytelling by using Japanese manga is an interesting tool to get more young chefs who avidly consume manga, to appreciate using Kikkoman naturally brewed soy sauce – as a key essential ingredient – and I’m sure it’ll be a successful new addition to all the active promotional and awareness building efforts that Kikkoman India has done in the last 5 years.”

Through the manga and the new 8×8 concept, Kikkoman India aims to accelerate the evolution of Chinese cuisine and the creation of new value with its naturally brewed soy sauce.

Kikkoman India is solely responsible for importing all Kikkoman products, and is responsible for managing all production, marketing, sales, and distribution in India.

The Kikkoman Centre for Chinese Cuisine (KCC) is dedicated to the development of Chinese culinary culture in India by disseminating information, training young chefs, organizing technical exchanges, and pioneering new menu items. Its founding members are Chef Joel Huang of Eau Chew restaurant, Kabir Advani of Berco’s, Chef Manjit Gill, who is President of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, and Osamu Mogi, Senior Managing Director of Kikkoman Corporation.

About Kikkoman and Kikkoman India

With a history spanning over 350 years and based in Japan, the current Kikkoman corporate entity was established through the merger of eight families in 1917. The company’s internationalization strategy began nearly 70 years ago with its entry into the United States market. Kikkoman has become a global business, expanding to over 100 countries, with 11 soy sauce production sites worldwide that distribute its products to millions of consumers. Kikkoman India is solely responsible for importing all Kikkoman products, and manages all production, marketing, sales, and distribution in India.

Media Contact:

Chavi Singh,

chavi@kikkomanindia.com,

+91 86554 21677

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Odisha To Introduce Agristack ID For Farmers, Registration Open Till August 31

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 10 (UDN): The Odisha government is set to introduce a unique Agristack ID for farmers, aimed at creating a digital identity for cultivators and making it easier for them to access government schemes and agricultural benefits.

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced the initiative on Monday following a high-level meeting involving ministers from the Revenue, Agriculture, Panchayati Raj, Food Supplies and Cooperation departments.

Agristack ID To Serve As Digital Farmer Identity

According to the Revenue Minister, the Agristack ID will function as a unique identification number for farmers, similar in purpose to Aadhaar. Once generated, farmers will receive a dedicated identity card containing key information related to their agricultural activities.

The initiative is expected to help the government identify genuine beneficiaries and ensure that assistance and welfare schemes reach eligible farmers more efficiently.

Registration Through Cooperative Societies

The registration process is currently being conducted through cooperative societies across the state.

Officials will also assist farmers who are unable to visit cooperative institutions personally. In such cases, government personnel will visit the farmers at their locations to complete the registration process.

A special provision has also been introduced for farmers who are currently staying outside Odisha. They can complete the registration process, including the required eye-scan procedure, through video conferencing, according to the minister.

Multi-Department Coordination

The Agriculture, Revenue and Cooperation departments will work jointly to implement the programme and ensure that the registration process runs smoothly.

The government has set August 31 as the current deadline for registration. However, the minister said the deadline may be extended if necessary and assured that efforts would be made to ensure farmers face no difficulties during enrolment.

The Agristack initiative is expected to create a comprehensive digital database of farmers and strengthen the delivery of agricultural schemes, subsidies and other government support directly to eligible beneficiaries.