Alembic Pharma Gets US FDA EIR for Oncology Plant
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Alembic Pharma Gets US FDA EIR for Oncology Plant

30 April 2025, Mumbai: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced that it has received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for its Oncology Formulation Facility (Injectable and Oral Solid), located at Panelav.

This follows the successful completion of a US FDA inspection conducted at the facility from October 7 to October 8, 2024, as communicated in earlier intimation.

The receipt of the EIR signifies the closure of the inspection process and reinforces Alembic’s commitment to global regulatory compliance and high-quality manufacturing standards.

Ode Spa Unveils 3rd Flagship at RGIA, Elevates Wellness Travel
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Ode Spa Unveils 3rd Flagship at RGIA, Elevates Wellness Travel

Hyderabad, April 30, 2025 – In a landmark moment for wellness travel, Ode Spa, part of the visionary Ridhira Group, proudly announces the launch of its outlet at the departure terminal of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. This marks Ode Spa’s third outlet within the airport premises and it’s ninth in Hyderabad city, reinforcing the brand’s presence in one of India’s fastest-growing hubs for travel and wellness. True to its evolving philosophy—Pause. Recharge. Fly.—Ode Spa reimagines the travel experience, offering flyers a purposeful respite to reconnect with themselves before continuing their journeys. With this opening, the brand reinforces its commitment to making wellness an essential and accessible part of the travel experience.

With a strong presence in over 15 cities across India, Ode Spa remains committed to bringing transformative wellness experiences closer to travellers and urban communities alike.

According to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL)’s official Annual Report 2023–24, Hyderabad International Airport handled over 25 million passengers in the last fiscal year, with a significant proportion comprising transit and frequent flyers. Recognising the growing need for intentional wellness amidst today’s fast-paced travel, Ode Spa offers a much-needed sanctuary for travellers to pause, breathe, and recharge—transforming layovers into moments of meaningful rest, rejuvenation, and holistic care.

Thoughtfully curated for today’s relentless pace of life, Ode Spa at Hyderabad International Airport offers travellers a rare chance to pause and reconnect with themselves before their next journey begins. Blending the wisdom of traditional healing practices with the precision of modern innovation, the spa invites guests to experience therapies that are more than indulgence—they are essential acts of self-care. Whether it’s a Swedish or Balinese massage to ease the strain of long hours, a natural facial to refresh travel-weary skin, or an AI-personalised treatment tailored to immediate needs, every offering is designed to restore balance from within. With hydrating body wraps, therapeutic scrubs, aromatherapy, and reflexology, Ode Spa transforms layovers into a retreat—reminding travellers that in a world where constant movement is inevitable, true wellness must be intentional. It’s not just a spa stop—it’s a holiday before the holiday, a moment to recharge body, mind, and spirit, when it’s needed most.

“This isn’t just a spa launch—it’s the start of a new way to travel. We have always believed that wellness should not be a luxury but a lifestyle. With this launch, we are bringing that philosophy to the traveller in transit—delivering balance, comfort, and a sense of calm, even amidst the rush of chaotic terminals and demanding travel schedules.” said Ritesh Mastipuram, Founder and Managing Director, Ridhira Group.

With over 50 lakh clients serviced and a thriving community of 1.2 lakh members across India, Ode Spa has firmly established itself as a trusted name in luxury wellness. Rooted in a holistic philosophy, the brand blends globally celebrated healing techniques with cutting-edge wellness technologies to create transformative experiences that nurture physical vitality, emotional balance, and spiritual harmony. Committed to making wellness an essential part of everyday living, Ode Spa champions accessibility through thoughtfully priced luxury offerings, while maintaining environmental responsibility with non-chemical, natural products. As it continues its rapid expansion, Ode Spa is redefining modern wellness—seamlessly merging ancient traditions with forward-thinking innovation—setting new benchmarks for the industry and ensuring that mindful living is within reach for today’s travellers and urban communities alike. Building on this momentum, Ridhira Group is all set to expand its footprint across major international airports, bringing its vision of accessible luxury wellness to a global audience.

India Codes the Future: Microsoft Backs Agentic AI at Pinnacle 2025
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India Codes the Future: Microsoft Backs Agentic AI at Pinnacle 2025

Hyderabad, April 30, 2025 : With over 17 million developers currently on GitHub and an aim of becoming the world’s largest developer community on the platform by 2028, India is rapidly emerging as a global AI and tech talent powerhouse. Microsoft, through its India Development Center (IDC), is proud to be home to some of the country’s best engineering talent that is shaping the future of AI. This was evident at the IDC Pinnacle Summit 2025 held at Microsoft IDC campus in Hyderabad. In its third year, the annual summit brings together Microsoft leaders, IDC teams, leading Microsoft customers and AI innovators to build community, celebrate latest innovation in AI and emerging technologies, and foster a culture of continuous learning. The theme for Pinnacle 2025 was “Unlock the Agentic Future – Where AI Agents Meet Human Ingenuity”.

Reflecting on what makes IDC a great place to work for aspiring and established developers from across India, Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director and President, Microsoft IDC, said, “At Microsoft, we are proud to drive AI innovations that help India grow, strengthen our global leadership by creating planet scale product impact. We have the responsibility to nurture India’s growing AI talent, enabling them to build cutting-edge AI solutions for the country and the world. At Microsoft IDC, we believe India’s developers will lead the next wave of breakthrough technologies — and we are committed to being a trusted partner to the country’s aspiration to be a global leader in AI.”

At the summit, Rajiv was in a fireside chat with Jay Parikh, Executive Vice President, CoreAI. This was Jay’s first India visit since taking on his Microsoft role in October 2024. During their chat, Jay and Rajiv shared insights into Microsoft’s end-to-end AI stack, platform strategy, and India’s growing influence in the global AI ecosystem.

While addressing the audience, Jay remarked, “Our mission is ambitious but simple: to empower every developer, and eventually everyone, to shape the future with AI. Achieving that means moving fast, because AI is transforming everything: how industries operate, how we work, how data is stored, how companies are built and managed. It’s a global shift, and it’s accelerating rapidly—faster than most of us can comprehend.” He added, “This isn’t theoretical—Azure AI Foundry is live, serving over 60,000 customers globally, including several in India. It’s been exciting to see local enthusiasm and hear feedback—from support to demands for more capabilities.”

India at the Heart of Global AI Innovation

Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia, while addressing the audience on the evolution of AI and how India is leading the latest platform shift, said, “Microsoft is now home for India to build AI. AI is reshaping the entire technology landscape – Agents and Copilot are the UI of AI, complemented with human ambition. Our Copilots now come with IQ, EQ, AQ (agency), and memory. That’s when the magic happens.”

Puneet also invited leaders from key Microsoft customers from across sectors, namely Physics Wallah, Wipro, Fractal, Infosys, and Kore.ai, who shared how Microsoft’s AI solutions are helping them unlock business impact at scale and putting AI in the hands of everyone.

From GPT-4o to GitHub Copilot: AI in Action

  • Physics Wallah shared how they are transforming education through Alakh AI, an AI-powered learning suite built using OpenAI’s GPT-4o model on Microsoft Azure. Its flagship tools, AI Guru and the Smart Doubt Engine, are designed to enhance learning inside and outside the classroom.
  • Wipro discussed its journey toward becoming an “AI Organization” by embedding Microsoft technologies across workflows.
  • Fractal discussed building a unified agentic platform for enterprises, leveraging Microsoft’s AI stack, and how AI solutions are now powering human decisions in an enterprise.
  • Infosys highlighted that agents built on the Azure OpenAI ecosystem are driving significant cost efficiencies, with developers already generating over 14 million lines of code using GitHub Copilot.
  • Kore.ai illustrated how they are reimagining work, service, and process automation with the help of Microsoft’s AI innovation.

The event underscored Microsoft’s commitment to empowering developers and organizations in India to lead the next wave of AI innovation.

Celebrating and rewarding innovation

The IDC Tech Fair and Innovation Showcase is a key highlight of the Summit every year. It is a platform for IDC teams to demonstrate their technical and product excellence and innovation. This year, more than 200 booths across four campuses were set up for IDC teams to show cutting-edge agentic innovations in areas such as Copilot & extensibility, developer experiences across Azure services & AI platform, applied research as well as securing our data & protecting from threats and enabling Responsible use of AI at scale. The fair served as a platform for collaboration, reuse, and cross-team learning, and showcased the best of IDC’s engineering talent.

The summit concluded with the IDC Pinnacle Awards, recognizing standout projects across three tracks—Agility & Productivity, User Delight & Customer Satisfaction, and Innovation.

Pinnacle 2025 reinforced Microsoft’s belief that India is not just participating in the AI revolution—it is leading it.

VDO.AI completes seven years of shaping the ‘Future of Video Advertising’
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VDO.AI completes seven years of shaping the ‘Future of Video Advertising’

April 30, 2025, Gurugram: VDO.AI, a global advertising technology company empowering brands and publishers to leverage the potential of video content, recently marked seven years of being the frontrunners of the AdTech industry. With its proprietary tools and ad formats, VDO.AI has revolutionised video advertising to help its customers maximise their ad spends across OTT/CTV, desktop, and mobile devices.

Founded in 2018 by Amitt Sharma, Founder and CEO, and Arjit Sachdeva, Co-founder, VDO.AI has scaled massively to serve more than 2000 web publishers and over 10,000 premium brands across eight countries. Delivering over 20 billion impressions per month, VDO.AI has powered ad campaigns of iconic brands like Hyundai, Flipkart, TATA Taneira, Swiggy, Gujarat Tourism, WWE, Singapore Tourism, and more.

Speaking of the milestone, Amitt Sharma, Founder and CEO of VDO.AI, said, “In the last seven years, we have been driven by the bold mission of disrupting the video advertising landscape through our suite of tech-based video advertising solutions. This mission has helped us achieve a growth rate of 122% over the years, and we are proud of how far we have come in transforming ads into high-impact and meaningful interactions. Looking ahead, we’re focused on scaling our product portfolio, deepening our global footprint, and helping our clients generate more ROI from their ads through contextual intelligence and tech-driven solutions.”

On the occasion, Arjit Sachdeva, Co-founder, VDO.AI, said, “As the global digital advertising industry races toward the $870 billion mark, it is important for brands and publishers to roll out ads that are relevant, interactive, and monetizable. Over the past seven years, we’ve engineered VDO.AI to lead this evolution with the power of AI. Expanding our client base by 52% YOY across sectors, we’re excited to become one of the frontrunners in the AdTech space. Entering another pivotal year, our focus will remain on building and upgrading our tech stack to conquer advertising challenges and help our clients run high-impact ad campaigns.”

Stepping into the next chapter of growth, VDO.AI is committed to empowering brands and publishers with ads that capture attention, reach the right audience, and foster engagement.

Rockwell Automation, STEM Foundation Unite to Empower Youth Innovators
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Rockwell Automation, STEM Foundation Unite to Empower Youth Innovators

National, 30 April, 2025: Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has partnered with the India STEM Foundation to establish Science Labs, Robo Siksha Kendra, and Atal Tinkering Labs at two schools in Bengaluru: Government High School, Cox Town, and VKO Government School, Shivaji Nagar.

The Robo Siksha Kendra and Tinkering Lab are equipped with the latest technologies to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning and communicate core STEM concepts to students in grades 7-10. Students engage in hands-on activities, plan and conduct simple experiments, build, test, and evaluate projects, and explore ideas to solve real-world problems using technology, reasoning, design thinking, conflict resolution, and collaboration under the mentorship of our qualified engineer facilitators.

Speaking about the initiative, Dilip Sawhney, managing director, Rockwell Automation India said, “we are deeply committed to promoting STEM education and empowering young minds. With these initiatives, we aim to inspire future innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders who will drive sustainable growth and technological advancement.”

By providing hands-on learning opportunities and access to modern technology, Rockwell Automation is committed to nurturing future talent and contributing to India’s growth as a technological hub.

Rockwell Automation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives extend to Pune, where the company supports STEM education at Huzurpaga Girls’ English Medium School. An exhibition attended by dignitaries from the Maharashtra Girls’ Education Society showcased innovative student projects across multiple grade levels, highlighting the positive impact of tinkering labs on problem-solving and creativity.

Bollywood Actor Yashpal Sharma Inaugurates PHDCCI’s ‘Expression’ Art Show
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Bollywood Actor Yashpal Sharma Inaugurates PHDCCI’s ‘Expression’ Art Show

Following the astounding success of its debut contemporary Indian art show, PHDCCI organized the 2nd edition of “Expression: A Contemporary Indian Art Show”.  The three day event starting from April 30th till May 2nd, 2025 was inaugurated by Shri Yashpal Sharma, a renowned Bollywood actor at PHD House, New Delhi. Actor Yashpal Sharma in his address congratulated PHDCCI for organizing such a meaningful event to promote artists and their […]

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Gartner: 25 percent of Firms to Adopt Secure Enterprise Browsers by 2028
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Gartner: 25 percent of Firms to Adopt Secure Enterprise Browsers by 2028

STAMFORD, Conn., April 30, 2025 — By 2028, 25% of organizations will augment existing secure remote access and endpoint security tools by deploying at least one secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology to address specific gaps, according to Gartner, Inc.

Threat actors frequently target employees with phishing attacks to steal credentials and bypass endpoint detection and response controls, necessitating an additional layer of visibility and control within the web browser.

“Web browsers are the primary access method for most modern corporate applications and provide an endpoint-agnostic enterprise security control point,” said Max Taggett, Sr Principal Analyst at Gartner. “Security leaders can use a SEB to reduce risk and improve the digital experience.”

Currently, Gartner estimates that less than 10% of organizations have adopted a SEB. Organizations that primarily rely on SaaS applications, with minimal branch locations or cyber physical systems to secure, need a simpler method of managing security technology than traditional security stacks. SEBs fulfill that need.

In addition, SEBs enable segmented access from unmanaged or lightly managed end-user devices and bring-your-own PC, where deploying endpoint agents would be inappropriate due to privacy or maintenance reasons.

“SEBs embed enterprise security controls into the native web browsing experience using a customized browser or extension for existing browsers, instead of adding bolt-on controls at the endpoint or network layer,” said Evgeny Mirolyubov, Sr Director Analyst at Gartner. “SEBs also enable segmented access to SaaS applications tunneled directly from web browsers, minimizing the need for full endpoint agents and tunnels.”

Organizations deploying SEBs can:

  • Enforce enterprise security policies and gain web traffic visibility without requiring in-line decryption, potentially improving application performance and latency.
  • Support the transition from legacy client applications to modern SaaS application delivery.
  • Complement or reduce reliance on VPNs and VDIs, and desktop as a service for organizations prioritizing remote or third-party work and cloud delivery.
  • Augment antiphishing and credential theft protection capabilities, such as protection against reuse of corporate credentials on unauthorized or phishing websites, on devices where browser usage is restricted to selected SEBs.
  • Enhance visibility and reporting of web application usage, performance and employee behavioral analytics for lightly managed or unmanaged devices, and for organizations without a mature DEX strategy.

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DP World, Delhi Capitals Launch Powerful Cricket Campaign Film
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DP World, Delhi Capitals Launch Powerful Cricket Campaign Film

National, 30th April 2025: DP World, a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, has unveiled an inspiring new campaign film in partnership with Delhi Capitals, celebrating the transformative power of cricket when driven by purpose. The film highlights how cricket can open doors, create opportunities and positively impact communities.

The film brings together an impressive lineup of global cricket stars including KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc, alongside women’s cricket trailblazers Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, and Sarah Bryce. It marks the latest milestone in DP World’s partnership with both the Men’s and Women’s Delhi Capitals teams, underscoring a shared commitment to inclusivity and impact through sport.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of local neighbourhoods across India, the film vividly captures DP World’s grassroots commitment to making cricket more accessible. A standout scene features young aspiring players being mentored by life-sized holographic projections of their cricketing idols blending inspiration with innovation to deliver a personal, powerful training experience.

Hemant Kumar Ruia, Executive Vice President, Head of DP World India said, “India is central to DP World’s global operations, both in scale and strategic importance. Cricket holds a special place in the hearts of millions here, and through our Beyond Boundaries Initiative, we are using the power of cricket to connect with communities in India. We are providing access to cricket by providing grassroots clubs with cricket kits, equipment, and facilities through repurposed logistics containers. Our partnership with Delhi Capitals reflects a shared commitment to enabling this access, nurturing local talent, and fostering a spirit of inclusion. This film captures our unifying purpose, showcasing how we are supporting cricketing talent at the grassroots level, while building relationships that matter, both on and off the field.”

As part of its global Beyond Boundaries Initiative, DP World is converting 50 repurposed shipping containers into fully equipped cricket facilities for grassroots clubs worldwide. Each container is stocked with professional-grade kits including bats, helmets, gloves, pads and kit bags. The containers are also multipurpose to suit the local community’s needs, serving as pavilions and dressing rooms – all with the ambition of making the game more accessible.

Since its launch in 2023, the initiative has seen DP World roll out five repurposed containers across key Indian cities including Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi, along with the distribution of 1,250 cricket kits to aspiring players in India. In 2024, the Delhi Capitals team supported the unveiling of containers at Delhi’s Aerocity Ground, reinforcing the commitment to bringing the game closer to communities and nurturing the next generation of talent.

Lytus Acquires Blod.in, India’s First AI Blood Logistics Platform
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Lytus Acquires Blod.in, India’s First AI Blood Logistics Platform

Mumbai, 30 April 2025 – Lytus Technologies OTCMKTS: LYTHF, a multinational leader in platform services and a next-generation technology-driven services company, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Blod.in, India’s first on-demand blood component management and logistics platform (powered by advanced AI and machine learning algorithms) – currently operational in Chennai and soon to be available nationally.

The acquisition of Blod.in, through Lytus HealthTech, its fully owned HealthTech subsidiary, underscores Lytus’ commitment to working alongside and together with hospitals and blood banks (private and public) in efficiently serving critical healthcare needs, optimising logistics, and ultimately saving lives. This last-mile partnership fosters an extremely gratifying and supportive relationship, ensuring timely access to life-saving blood products and enhancing the overall efficiency of the healthcare ecosystem. Over the last twelve months, Blod.in scaled rapidly, growing from 30 to 140 hospitals with a 20% month-on-month growth trajectory. Now operating in Chennai, it plans to expand to 100 more hospitals and 15+ blood banks, with further growth in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad and other cities in the next phase. Blod.in’s AI-driven technology will soon expand to global markets like the U.S. and UAE, optimising inventory, minimizing wastage, and ensuring timely blood availability for patients, hospitals, and blood banks.

Significant Investments to Scale Up Operations

Lytus Technologies has secured and committed INR 1000 crores as growth capital over the next three years to scale operations both organically and inorganically, expand its digital ecosystem, and advance HealthTech innovations. A significant portion of this investment is dedicated to advancing AI- and ML-powered solutions across Lytus HealthTech, including Blod.in’s AI engine, which optimises blood inventory forecasting, real-time supply-demand mapping, and last-mile routing intelligence for temperature-sensitive deliveries.

Mr. Dharmesh Pandya, CEO of Lytus Technologies, highlighted the strategic importance of this launch in Lytus’ long-term vision. He said, “Healthcare presents a powerful intersection of business growth and societal impact. At Lytus HealthTech, we are committed to building scalable solutions that seamlessly integrate Advanced AI, ML, and Agentic AI to transform the future of blood and medical logistics. Our focus is on improving access, streamlining workflows, and delivering better patient outcomes across India. Our strong revenue trajectory reflects our ability to execute on vision and capitalize on emerging market opportunities. The INR 1000 crores financing empowers us to deepen investments in high-growth sectors while maintaining operational agility. We remain focused on sustainable growth, investing in next-generation technologies to elevate both customer experience and shareholder value”

The launch of Blod.in marks a major milestone in Lytus’s strategic layering approach, enhancing stakeholder value. With a 4-million-strong existing subscriber base, Lytus is positioned to connect patients with healthcare providers, revolutionising patient care and driving HealthTech growth. At the heart of Blod.in lies a deeply collaborative and proactive approach – one that brings together hospitals, blood banks, diagnostics, and care service providers into a real-time, AI-enabled ecosystem. By co-developing protocols, integrating live data streams, and building shared dashboards, Lytus HealthTech is ensuring that every stakeholder has access to intelligent tools for faster, data-driven decision-making. Blod.in is working on and pioneering the integration of Agentic AI – autonomous digital agents capable of reasoning, decision-making, and acting without human intervention. These intelligent agents operate across hospitals, blood banks, and logistics hubs to ensure uninterrupted, goal-driven healthcare delivery.

Following a successful pilot phase, Blod.in is set to officially launch, transforming blood logistics through its flagship platform, Blod+. The pilot proved its ability to cut blood procurement time from hours to just 90-120 minutes, addressing India’s 650,000-unit annual blood deficit, which contributes to 12,000 daily deaths.

Mr. Sai Guna Ranjan Puranam, COO of Lytus HealthTech, stated, “We are not just building a digital-first platform, we are building a community of healthcare providers, connected by trust, technology, and the shared mission to save lives. Our AI-first model enables proactive collaboration, not reactive firefighting — ensuring every patient, every hospital, and every unit of blood is accounted for with precision and care. We are uniquely positioned to solve critical challenges in patient care and medical logistics.”

Sanjeevini Group’s Umesh Gowda Highlights Bengaluru’s Home Delivery Surge; Varthur and Gunjur Emerge as Key Hotspots
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Sanjeevini Group’s Umesh Gowda Highlights Bengaluru’s Home Delivery Surge; Varthur and Gunjur Emerge as Key Hotspots

Bengaluru-based real estate developer Sanjeevini Group Chairman and Founder, Umesh Gowda H.A:

With over 80k homes being delivered in the last two financial years in Bengaluru shows the growing focus of city developers on construction and delivery. Game-changing reforms like RERA and SWAMIH fund have accelerated the delivery of homes amidst soaring demand from growing corporate presence and employment. Micro-markets in the periphery like Varthur and Gunjur are amongst the top priority markets for residential demand as developers focus on expediting construction, ensuring quicker delivery and enhancing brand equity.

Vijay Harsh Jha, founder and CEO, VS Realtors:

Delhi-NCR, despite seeing some decline in FY25, saw an unprecedented number of homes being delivered. This signals the growing certainty and confidence in the real estate sector which will help attract more capital from both domestic and global investors.