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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 25: Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited (“Blue Cloud” or “the Company”) (BSE: 539607; NSE: BLUECLOUDS), an AI-first technology company, today announced that its wholly owned US subsidiary, Global Impx Inc. (“GIX”), has received a signed Statement of Work from IBM Cloud Inc for AI Infrastructure Design, Deployment and Support Services, at a fixed fee of US$15.5 million (approximately ₹147 crore).

The Statement of Work is issued under a Master Services Agreement between the two companies dated 21 August 2026. Work commenced on 24 September 2026, and fees are payable against five milestones running from project kick-off to production go-live.

The engagement GIX will deliver a scalable, secure, high-performance environment for the client’s AI and machinelearning workloads, covering model development, training, fine-tuning and inference.

The work spans four stages:

• Design: assessment of AI workloads and existing infrastructure, followed by the high-level architecture and detailed design;

• Build: GPU compute clusters, high-performance storage and networking, AI/ML platforms and Kubernetes-based orchestration, with model training and inference environments;

• Secure and operate: identity and access controls, network segmentation, encryption, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery;

• Validate and hand over: performance testing, documentation, knowledge transfer and production handover, followed by a stabilisation and support period.

The project runs to defined service levels, including infrastructure and GPU availability of at least 99.5 per cent, critical alerts within 15 minutes and response to critical incidents within 30 minutes.

Why it matters

Enterprises are moving AI from pilots into production, and that shift depends on GPU infrastructure that is designed, secured and operated to production standards. This order places Blue Cloud at the centre of that work for a global technology client and strengthens the Company’s AI infrastructure business in the United States, its largest market.

Management comment

Tejesh Kumar Kodali, Group Chairman, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited, said: “AI is moving out of the lab and into production, and that move runs on infrastructure. Winning this mandate from IBM Cloud within three months of GIX joining Blue Cloud shows that our US platform can compete for, and deliver, the most demanding AI infrastructure work. This is the high-value, repeatable business we set out to build when we brought GIX into the group.”

Vinod Babu Bollikonda, Managing Director and Group CEO, said: “Our teams have already mobilised. We will deliver against clear milestones and service levels, including 99.5 per cent availability, and we aim to earn a long-term relationship with the client that extends well beyond this engagement.”

About Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited

Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited is an AI-first technology company headquartered in Hyderabad, India, and listed on BSE (539607) and NSE (BLUECLOUDS). It delivers AI solutions and infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecom and 5G services, and healthcare technology to governments and enterprises through platforms including AccessGenie, Blura SAGA, BluHawk and BluHealth.

Blue Cloud has operating entities in the USA, UK and India and operations in six other countries, and reported consolidated revenue of ₹1,002 crore for FY 2025-26.

Global Impx Inc., its wholly owned US subsidiary since June 2026, provides AI infrastructure, data centre and technology services to enterprise clients in the United States.

www.bluecloudsoftech.com

New Delhi [India], September 24: Moving to a new home or city is already a major task. From packing household belongings and shifting furniture to transporting a car, there are several things that need to be planned carefully. But before all of this, there is one important step that people often overlook making sure they are actually booking the right moving company.

This becomes particularly important when searching online for a well-known moving brand Agarwal Packers and Movers. A quick online search can bring up multiple websites, business listings, advertisements and companies with names that may look similar.

So, how does a customer know which one is the original?

For customers looking specifically for the original Agarwal Packers and Movers, the first thing to know is that the original company is Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited (APML), founded by Shri Ramesh Agarwalin the year 1987. The company’s official website is www.agarwalpackers.com, and its official centralised contact number is 9300300300.

Rather than relying only on a Google search result, customers can take a few simple steps before sharing their details, accepting a quotation or making any payment.

Start With the Website, Not Just the Search Result

One of the easiest mistakes customers can make is assuming that the first website appearing in search results must be the official company website.

That is not always a safe way to verify a business.

When searching for Agarwal Packers and Movers online, customers should carefully check the website address. The official APML website is:

www.agarwalpackers.com

A website using words such as “Agarwal Packers,” “Agarwal Movers” or a similar combination in its domain name does not, by itself, establish that it belongs to APML.

The company’s official awareness page – https://www.agarwalpackers.com/beware-of-fake.html also cautions customers about websites and businesses using names that closely resemble the brand.

Check the Exact Company Name with ‘Limited’

The next simple check is the company name.

Customers should look for:

Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited (APML)

A similar-looking name, spelling variation or a company claiming to be an “agent”, “associate” or “partner” should not automatically be treated as the original company.

This is especially important because similar names can look convincing at first glance. The official company is Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited, the only ‘Limited company registered under ROC (Govt of India) with name of Agarwal Packers and Movers. The customers are advised to verify the company’s identity rather than relying only on a familiar-looking name.

Look for the Official APML Branding

Another useful visual check is the company’s branding.

APML’s official awareness information highlights its distinctive logo with  photograph of Shri Ramesh Agarwal with APML written as identifying elements customers can look for when verifying the company.

This does not mean customers should verify a company based on a logo alone. Instead, the branding should match the other official details, particularly the website and contact information.

In simple terms:

Don’t check just one thing. Check the complete identity.

Verify the Contact Number Before You Talk About Your Move

Customers often contact a moving company through a phone number shown on a Google listing, advertisement, social media post or third-party website.

Before proceeding, it is advisable to cross-check the number with the company’s official website.

The official APML website currently lists 9300300300 as its Centralised booking number.

If someone claims to represent Agarwal Packers and Movers but provides different contact details, customers should verify those details through the official website before proceeding.

Be Careful With Very Low Quotes

Price naturally matters when people are planning a move. Customers often compare multiple quotations before making a decision.

However, an unusually low quotation should not be the only reason to choose a moving company.

A customer may see an attractive price online and quickly share an address, phone number or other details. A better approach is to first establish who is actually providing the quotation.

Before accepting a quote, check:

• The exact company name
• The website from which the enquiry was made
• Contact details
• Quotation and booking information
• Payment details
• Supporting company documentation

APML’s consumer-awareness guidance specifically cautions customers about misleading offers, fake promises and unusually low prices used to attract enquiries.

Never Ignore the Payment Details

This is one of the most important checks before booking.

A customer may have spoken to someone claiming to represent a familiar brand, but the payment request can reveal whether the transaction is actually being made with the intended company.

APML’s official guidance advises customers to verify that payment details are in the name of Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited and to be cautious if someone asks for payment in the name of an unrelated company or individual.

So, before transferring money, take a moment to check:

Who is receiving the payment?

If the name does not match the company you intended to book, stop and verify.

Don’t Assume a Google Advertisement Means Official Representation

Online advertising can make a company highly visible. But an advertisement appearing when someone searches for a brand name should not, on its own, be treated as proof that the advertiser represents that brand.

This is why customers searching for “original Agarwal Packers and Movers”, “Agarwal Packers and Movers official website” or “Agarwal Packers and Movers near me” should still verify the business through APML’s official website and contact channels.

The official APML awareness page specifically advises customers not to rely only on online listings or advertisements when establishing authenticity.

A Five-Point Check Before Booking

For someone who simply wants to know, “Am I dealing with the original Agarwal Packers and Movers?”, the process can be kept very simple.

1. Check the Website

Make sure you are on www.agarwalpackers.com.

2. Check the Company Name

Look for Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited (APML).

3. Check the Official Contact Number

Cross-check the contact details with the official website. APML currently lists 9300300300.

4. Check the Branding

Look for the official APML branding, including the recognised logo and the photograph of the company’s founder, Shri Ramesh Agarwal (Man with the cap), with APML written below it.

5. Check the Payment Details

Before making any payment, verify the quotation, booking information and the name under which payment is being requested.

These simple checks can help customers avoid making a decision based solely on a website name, online advertisement, low quotation or a phone call.

Why This Verification Matters

Relocation involves more than simply moving boxes from one address to another.

People hand over furniture, electronics, documents, appliances, vehicles and personal belongings accumulated over years. They also share their home address, destination details and other personal information during the booking process.

That is why identifying the right service provider should be the first step — even before discussing price or scheduling the move.

A few minutes spent checking the website, company name, contact number and payment details can provide much greater clarity before a booking is confirmed.

FAQs: Searching for the Original Agarwal Packers and Movers

1. Which is the original Agarwal Packers and Movers?

The original company is Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited (APML), founded by Shri Ramesh Agarwal.

2. What is the official website of Agarwal Packers and Movers?

The official website is www.agarwalpackers.com. Customers should carefully check the domain before sharing information or making a payment.

3. What is the official contact number of Agarwal Packers and Movers?

The official APML website currently lists 9300300300 as its centralized contact number.

4. How can I check whether an Agarwal Packers and Movers website is genuine?

Check the complete website address. The official APML website is www.agarwalpackers.com. Do not assume that every website containing the words “Agarwal Packers and Movers” is an official APML website.

5. Are there companies using names similar to Agarwal Packers and Movers?

Customers may come across businesses, websites and listings using names that are similar to the Agarwal Packers and Movers brand. This is why APML advises customers to verify the company name, website, contact details and other official information before booking.

6. Can I trust a company just because it appears on Google?

No single search result, advertisement or online listing should be treated as complete proof of authenticity. Verify the details against the official APML website before booking.

7. What should I do if I am unsure whether a booking is genuine?

Pause the booking and verify the details directly through the official APML website and centralized contact number. It is better to take a few additional minutes for verification than to proceed without knowing exactly who is handling your move.

A Simple Rule to Remember

When searching online for “Original Agarwal Packers and Movers”, don’t make your decision based only on the first search result, the lowest quotation or a familiar-looking company name.

Check the name. Check the website. Check the number. Check the branding. Check the payment details.

For Agarwal Packers and Movers, customers can start their verification directly through www.agarwalpackers.com and the official contact number 9300300300.

Because when your household is being moved, knowing who you are handing it over to is just as important as knowing where it is going.

About Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited (APML)

Founded by Shri Ramesh Agarwal in 1987, Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited is a relocation and logistics company offering domestic and international moving and related services. The company operates through its official website www.agarwalpackers.com and lists 9300300300 as its centralized contact number. Its current website states that APML has 140+ branches across India, 1,264+ destinations in India and coverage across 182 countries worldwide.

Official Website: www.agarwalpackers.com
 Official Contact Number: 9300300300
 Company: Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited (APML)
 Founder: Shri Ramesh Agarwal

Official Contact Details of Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd.

Address: 3rd Floor, Wedding Mall, Plot No 1 To 12

Gold Souk Mall, Sharda Niketan Road

North West Delhi, New Delhi, 110034  (India)

Email : info@agarwalpackers.com

Agarwal Packers and Movers Hyderabad Official Address

Address: 5-9-58/1-15, 702, 7th Floor,

Babu Khan Estate, Basheer Bagh

Hyderabad – 500001 (Telangana) – India

Email : hyderabad@agarwalpackers.com

Agarwal Packers and Movers Mumbai Official Address

Address: APML Tower, 7th Floor,

Plot 53, 53/1, Vishweshwar Nagar Road,

Near Pravasi Indl. Est., Goregaon East,

Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra India – 400063

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Hafele Nexus Digital Lock

New Delhi [India], September 24: Hafele offers smart access solutions that bring together security, convenience and flexibility for modern residential, hospitality and commercial spaces. The Hafele Nexus Lock and Hafele Prolock PL200 are designed to provide reliable and convenient access management, catering to different security and usage requirements.

For hotels and hospitality spaces, the Hafele Prolock PL200 makes guest access more convenient while giving property managers greater control. Designed to support seamless and secure entry, the PL200 combines smart functionality with a sleek, durable design that complements modern hospitality environments. It offers a practical solution for hotels and commercial spaces looking to simplify access management while enhancing the overall guest experience.

For residences, Hafele Nexus Lock makes it easier to welcome people into your home without handing out a physical key or compromising your primary access code. Homeowners can use the Permanent Password for regular users, while the Period Password allows guests to enter and exit during a defined period. For quick visits, the Dynamic Password generated through the Hafele Smart Living App remains valid for five minutes, offering added convenience and control.

With Hafele’s smart access solutions, entry is no longer simply about locking and unlocking a door; it is about deciding who gets access, when they get it and for how long. By combining technology, security and thoughtful design, Hafele creates access solutions suited to the evolving needs of modern homes, hotels and commercial spaces.

Established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hafele Global Network, Hafele India has been operating in India since 2003. An authority in the field of architectural hardware, furniture and kitchen fittings and accessories, the company also has a strong presence in synergised product categories like Home Appliances, Interior and Furniture Lighting, Sanitary Solutions, and Surfaces, positioning itself as a complete solution provider for interior solutions in India and South Asia. Hafele India has a strong nationwide presence through its offices and design showrooms spread across the country. The showrooms function as a one-stop shop for all home interior and improvement needs – from providing in-depth technical advice to kitchen and wardrobe designing services through a team of experts.

Log on to https://www.hafeleindia.com/en/info/service/contact-us/410/ to find the nearest Hafele showroom or design Centre.

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Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 24: CHUK, the compostable tableware brand of Ayodhya-based Pakka Limited, has launched India’s first public leaderboard that ranks restaurants by the environmental impact of their switch to compostable tableware.

Part of the Restaurants Who Care Club (RWCC), the leaderboard turns a restaurant’s move away from single-use plastic into a visible, verified and public score. Members of RWCC have so far put around 5.8 million compostable products into service in place of plastic.

The leaderboard ranks member restaurants on three counts:

1. The number of meals served plastic-free
2. The carbon-dioxide emissions avoided
3. The volume of compostable tableware used, measured in tonnes.

Restaurants are ranked both on a national board and within their own category, such as quick-service restaurants, cloud kitchens, casual dining, cafes and caterers, and the standings are refreshed every season.

Several of India’s best-known food brands are already on the board. In the current season, Haldiram’s leads the national ranking with about 4.25 million meals served plastic-free, followed by Caterspoint and Bikanervala, with Lite Bite Foods and Taco Bell also among the ranked members.

Across all its members, the Club has put about 5.8 million compostable products into service, avoided roughly 234 tonnes of carbon-dioxide-equivalent emissions, and delivered an environmental benefit equivalent to planting around 10,760 trees.

Mr. ShubhamTibrewal, Business Head – Food Services (CHUK), Pakka Limited says, “For years, a restaurant that chose to serve food on compostable tableware made a real decision that its customers never saw. The leaderboard changes that. It turns an invisible, behind-the-counter choice into a public and verified number that a restaurant can be recognised for, and that its diners can trust. And because every figure comes from real order data, no one can simply claim it without having done the work.”

Membership of the Restaurants Who Care Club is free for every restaurant that serves food on CHUK. Members receive a seven-piece recognition kit, including a plaque that displays their season rank and verified impact numbers for diners to see. Members also join a dedicated WhatsApp community built to help restaurants grow, where operators share practical guidance on customer retention, customer experience, business growth and the everyday work of running and scaling a restaurant and learn from one another.

For more information about the leaderboard, visit https://www.restaurantswhocare.com/#your-spot.

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A doctor-led brand built around imported Korean and Japanese actives brings accessible, science-backed skincare formulated specifically for Indian skin.

New Delhi [India], September 24: India’s skincare market has seen a wave of direct-to-consumer brands compete largely on ingredient marketing in recent years. Skinique, founded by aesthetic physician Dr. Shallu Kapiil, is entering that field with a different pitch: a four-product routine built around research-backed complexes imported from Korea and Japan.

Skinique’s brightening range for radiant, hydrated, healthy-looking skin every day.

According to the company, the idea took shape in Dr. Kapiil’s clinical practice, where she found patients had little reliable way to judge an effective product from a loudly marketed one, and limited affordable access to clinical-grade formulations. Skinique, the brand says, is designed to close that gap by pairing globally sourced, evidence-backed actives with formulations built specifically for Indian skin, climate and routines.

Rather than expanding into a wide catalogue, Skinique has built its entire offering around four products, one for each step of a cleanse-hydrate-repair-protect routine. The brand says the approach reflects a philosophy of “Minimal Steps, Maximum Efficacy,” positioning it as a deliberate contrast to the wider trend of expanding product catalogues among direct-to-consumer skincare brands in India.

What sets the formulations apart

Central to that positioning are two proprietary complexes the company says anchor its formulations. Re-DerMAX, developed through Korean research, is described as an anti-aging complex intended to support skin hydration, barrier repair and overall skin health. Claire Blanche-II, which the company describes as patented, is a botanical brightening complex developed through Japanese research, formulated with peony root, Baikal skullcap root and strawberry begonia extracts, and designed to target pigmentation and uneven skin tone. A third ingredient, Korean rice water, is used across the range for its skin-softening and radiance properties.

The brand positions its differentiation as structural rather than promotional: a range built by a practicing physician around specific actives with stated evidence behind them, rather than assembled around trending ingredients. The company says, every active is included for a defined function rather than to pad an ingredient list.

The founder speaks

“Radiant skin is not a luxury reserved for the few. It is the result of science, honesty, and formulations that respect the skin’s own intelligence. Every Skinique formula is created to brighten, correct, and protect, without compromise,” said Dr. Shallu Kapiil, Founder, Skinique.

The range

The four products are built to address specific, everyday skin concerns.

• The Brightening Foaming Face Wash, formulated with Korean rice water, Niacinamide and 2% Salicylic Acid, is designed as a non-drying daily cleanser suitable for normal, dry and oily skin, aimed at reducing dullness, controlling excess oil and refining the appearance of pores without stripping the skin barrier.
• The Brightening Serum, featuring Claire Blanche-II alongside Glutathione and Alpha Arbutin, is positioned for those dealing with dark spots, uneven skin tone and dullness. It is lightweight and fast-absorbing, formulated for use both morning and evening as part of a daily routine.
• The Brightening Moisturizer, built on Re-DerMAX with Tranexamic Acid, Papaya Extract and Niacinamide, is intended for normal to dry skin, combining hydration and barrier support with targeted action on hyperpigmentation, dark spots and uneven texture.
• The Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50 PA+++, formulated with zinc oxide, sandalwood extract, moringa oil and Methyl Lactate, offers broad-spectrum UV A and UV B protection in a lightweight, cooling formula that the company says blends in without a white cast or greasy feel, making it suited to daily use under makeup.

The brand is available through its own website and major e-commerce marketplaces, with a growing presence across social and digital platforms. Products are formulated for users aged fifteen and above, and the company describes its pricing as accessible, with curated bundles, including gifting sets, aimed at first-time buyers building a routine from scratch.

About Skinique

Skinique is a doctor-owned skincare brand founded by aesthetic physician Dr. Shallu Kapiil. The brand was created in response to a gap Dr. Kapiil observed in her clinical practice, where patients struggled to distinguish effective products from loudly marketed ones, and had limited affordable access to clinical-grade skincare. Skinique pairs globally sourced, evidence-backed actives with formulations built specifically for Indian skin, climate and routines, guided by the philosophy of “Minimal Steps, Maximum Efficacy.” The company says it plans to expand its range to address a wider set of skin concerns, deepen ingredient education for consumers, and build a community that sees the brand as a trusted voice in their skincare routine, rather than simply a product line.

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IPO proceeds to fund manufacturing facility expansion, working capital requirements, debt repayment.

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 24: Dudani Retail Limited (“Company”), a Jaipur-based company engaged in the designing, manufacturing, sourcing and supply of apparel and related products, announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The Issue will open for subscription on Friday, September 25, 2026 and will close on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The Equity Shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform. The Company is offering 36,36,000 Equity Shares with a face value of Rs. 10 each at an Issue Price of Rs. 29 per Equity Share, aggregating up to Rs. 10.54 crore.

Highlights :

• Dudani Retail is raising Rs. 10.54 crore through an IPO at an Issue Price of Rs. 29 per Equity Share
• IPO proceeds to be utilised towards manufacturing facility expansion and upgradation, repayment or prepayment of borrowings, working capital requirements.
• IPO will open on September 25 and close on September 29, 2026, with the Equity Shares proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform

Particulars	Details
Issue Opens	Friday, September 25, 2026
Issue Closes	Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Issue Price	Rs. 29 per Equity Share
Issue Size	Rs. 10.54 crore
Issue Size (Shares)	36,36,000 Equity Shares
Face Value	Rs. 10 per Equity Share

The full Issue Price of Rs. 29 per Equity Share is payable at the time of application. The market lot for the Issue is 4,000 Equity Shares, and retail investors are required to apply for a minimum of two lots. Finshore Management Services Ltd. is the Lead Manager to the Issue, while Maashitla Securities Pvt. Ltd. is the Registrar to the Issue.

The Company proposes to utilise Rs. 3.00 crore towards repayment and/or prepayment, in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings and Rs. 3.97 crore towards meeting its working capital requirements. Further, Rs. 0.79 crore will be utilised towards funding capital expenditure for the purchase of machinery for expansion and upgradation of the existing manufacturing facility, while Rs. 1.50 crore will be utilised towards general corporate purposes.

Commenting on the IPO, Mr. Akshay Dudani, Managing Director, Dudani Retail Limited, said, “The IPO marks an important milestone in our journey as we look to strengthen our position in the apparel market. Our focus on building Divena and expanding our women’s ethnic and fusion wear portfolio, alongside our manufacturing and marketplace-led operations, has created a strong foundation for growth. The Issue proceeds will support the expansion and upgradation of our manufacturing facility, strengthen working capital and reduce borrowings. We remain focused on enhancing our manufacturing capabilities, expanding our product portfolio and strengthening our presence across multiple channels.”

Dudani Retail has strengthened its financial performance over the last three years, In FY2024, the company recorded total revenue of Rs. 2,513.10 lakh and profit after tax of Rs. 99.38 lakh. In FY2025, the company recorded total revenue of Rs. 2,528.75 lakh and profit after tax of Rs. 177.92 lakh. In FY2026, the company recorded total revenue of Rs. 2,458.76 lakh and profit after tax of Rs. 190.13 lakh. In FY2026, the company achieved a profit after tax margin of around 7.73%.

With evolving fashion preferences, increasing adoption of online shopping and growing demand for ethnic and fusion wear, India’s apparel and lifestyle market continues to offer growth opportunities. Dudani Retail is positioned to build on its multi channel distribution network, in house manufacturing capabilities, own brand portfolio and licensed manufacturing relationships to expand its presence across the apparel and lifestyle market and create long term value for its stakeholders.

About Dudani Retail Limited

Incorporated in December 2015, Dudani Retail Limited is an apparel and lifestyle company engaged in the designing, manufacturing, sourcing and supply of apparel and related products. The Company operates through its own brands, licensed manufacturing arrangements with fashion and lifestyle marketplaces and a supply arrangement with a Quick Commerce Platform. Its own brand portfolio includes Divena for women’s ethnic and fusion wear, Millennial Men for men’s wear. The Company operates a manufacturing facility in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and distributes its products through leading e commerce platforms including Myntra, Amazon, Flipkart, Ajio, Nykaa Fashion, Tata Cliq, Snapdeal and its own brand websites. The Company is promoted by Mr. Akshay Dudani and Mrs. Charu Dudani.

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Bengaluru-born AI company is building a deeper US presence as financial institutions accelerate adoption of agentic AI across investment, wealth and enterprise workflows

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 24: Vaia, an AI-powered intelligence platform for financial institutions, has announced its expansion into the United States to serve banks, investment firms, wealth managers and family offices, marking an important step in the company’s global growth. The move comes as financial institutions increasingly look beyond experimental AI tools toward systems that can work across real investment, data, reporting and operational workflows.

Vaia has built proprietary financial and sustainability LLMs, agentic AI systems and managed technology solutions for complex institutional use cases. That same demand is now accelerating fastest in the United States, and building in that market is the natural next step.

Vaia is building an in-house US team across technology, product, domain and go-to-market roles, bringing on people who understand how American financial institutions actually evaluate, adopt and operate technology. The company has allocated 22% of its funds toward US hiring and expansion. Rather than selling in from afar, Vaia is building its US presence alongside the institutions it wants to serve.

“Taking technology built and refined in India into the hands of some of the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions is an important milestone for us. But this is not simply about taking an Indian product to the US. We are building Vaia in the US as well, with local technology, product and commercial teams who understand the market deeply and can build alongside our clients. Our ambition is to bring together the best of both ecosystems and create a truly global financial AI company.” – Shruthi Cauvery, Founder, Vaia

Vaia’s model is built around managed services rather than a single standalone product. The company works across investment research, due diligence, financial modelling, portfolio intelligence, wealth advisory, reporting, compliance, sustainability and enterprise knowledge, with the ability to design, build, integrate, deploy and continue managing the technology around each institution’s needs.

For clients, the proposition is straightforward. Instead of bringing in separate AI vendors, implementation partners, data teams and workflow consultants, Vaia aims to become one partner across AI, data, workflows and execution.

At the centre of the platform is OlafAI, Vaia’s AI agent, supported by proprietary financial and sustainability models and enterprise integrations. Together, these capabilities help institutions connect information spread across documents, spreadsheets, CRMs, data rooms and internal systems, and turn it into intelligence that can actually be used across teams.

Vaia’s US strategy will focus on direct engagement with senior decision makers, backed by a local team embedded in the market rather than operating remotely. The US will therefore be more than a new market for Vaia. It will also become an important centre for customer learning, product development and financial services expertise.

The expansion comes as Vaia enters its next stage of growth, with an internal valuation approaching high double-digits fueled by investor interest and market sentiment around vertical LLM players focused on specific segments.

Its broader technology ecosystem includes NVIDIA Connect, the AWS partner ecosystem, the Anthropic Partner Network, Cloudflare for Startups, the Sarvam AI Startup Program, and subsidised AI compute through the IndiaAI Mission. As financial institutions adopt AI more deeply, Vaia believes the opportunity is moving beyond individual tools toward systems that understand an institution’s data, workflows and operating context.

That is the role Vaia wants to play in the US: one technology and managed services partner across the financial institution.

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New Delhi [India], September 24: At 34, Ajeet Singh is building more than fitness clubs—he is building a vision for how India could experience fitness, wellness and longevity.

Ajeet Singh’s entrepreneurial journey is a story of ambition that began far away from the premium wellness spaces he operates today.

Born in 1992 in a small village in Alwar, Rajasthan, Ajeet grew up studying in government schools before pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science. In 2012, he began his professional career as a software developer, earning a salary of ₹5,500 a month.

For many, that first job might have been the destination. For Ajeet, it was the starting point.

His entrepreneurial instincts soon led him beyond the technology sector. He ventured into business by starting a small IT company and later entered the hospitality and F&B space, operating Plattos Air Bar in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. Each chapter gave him a different perspective on business—technology taught him problem-solving, entrepreneurship taught him risk-taking, and hospitality taught him the importance of customer experience.

But one passion remained constant: fitness and wellness.

In 2022, Ajeet took another calculated leap and launched 7 Ocean: The Fitness Club, starting with a small fitness facility on MG Road.

What made the venture different was not simply Ajeet’s passion for fitness, but his observation of a fundamental gap in the industry.

He noticed that customers often received ambitious promises while purchasing a membership—premium experiences, personal attention, extensive facilities and a lifestyle upgrade—only to encounter a very different experience once they became members.

Ajeet saw an opportunity to bridge that gap.

7 Ocean was built around a simple entrepreneurial question: What if a fitness club actually delivered on the experience it promises?

Turning a Gap into an Opportunity

Instead of viewing fitness as merely a workout destination, Ajeet envisioned a more complete lifestyle proposition.

His philosophy is that fitness should not feel like a chore. In India, where fitness is still often considered less important than other daily priorities, he believes the industry needs to make wellness more engaging, aspirational and enjoyable.

That thinking became the foundation of 7 Ocean.

The brand aims to bring fitness, wellness and lifestyle under one roof, combined with a touch of luxury that makes members feel they are entering an experience rather than simply a gym.

For Ajeet, the luxury element is not about extravagance for its own sake. It is about creating an environment where people enjoy being present, feel valued as members and are motivated to make wellness part of their everyday lives.

From a Small Beginning to a Bigger Ambition

The first 7 Ocean facility became a testing ground for this philosophy. As Ajeet understood the market and consumer response better, he saw significant potential in the premium fitness and wellness segment.

That led to the next phase of his journey.

In 2026, 7 Ocean expanded with a new fitness and wellness club in Sector 61, Gurugram, marking another step towards Ajeet’s larger ambition of creating a strong Delhi-NCR wellness network.

The brand has already catered to 1,500+ members, a milestone that Ajeet sees not merely as a customer number, but as a reflection of the trust the brand has built by focusing on its core promise.

For an entrepreneur still in his 30s, the journey is significant—not because it follows a conventional path, but because it doesn’t.

What began in a small village in Rajasthan evolved into a journey across technology, hospitality, and premium wellness. Ajeet has consistently challenged himself to enter new industries, learn from the ground up, and turn each unfamiliar opportunity into a foundation for his next venture.

The Bigger Vision: Fitness. Wellness. Longevity.

Today, Ajeet’s ambitions extend well beyond building individual fitness clubs.

His long-term vision is to make 7 Ocean a one-stop destination for fitness, wellness and longevity.

The plan is to continue expanding across Delhi-NCR before exploring opportunities across the broader wellness ecosystem. The objective is to bring more wellness-focused services and experiences together, creating a comprehensive destination around the consumer’s long-term health and lifestyle.

Ajeet believes the next evolution of the fitness industry will not be about who has the most equipment or the largest gym floor. It will be about experience, community, consistency and the ability to become a meaningful part of a consumer’s lifestyle.

That belief is shaping the future of 7 Ocean.

An Entrepreneurial Journey Still in Its Early Chapters

Ajeet Singh’s story is particularly relevant to the 40 Under 40 generation because it represents a new definition of entrepreneurship—one that is not necessarily linear.

He did not begin with a fitness empire or a large investment behind him. He began with a ₹5,500 salary, built experience across multiple industries, identified a consumer gap and eventually turned his personal passion into a business opportunity.

At 34, his most interesting achievement may not be what he has built so far, but what he is attempting to build next.

His ambition is to move fitness from being something people “have to do” to something they genuinely want to experience every day—and to create a premium wellness ecosystem where fitness, wellness and longevity become part of a better lifestyle.

From a small village in Alwar to the entrepreneurial landscape of Delhi-NCR, Ajeet Singh’s journey is a reminder that successful entrepreneurship is rarely about where you start.

It is about how boldly you choose to build from there.

With this development, Hero EcoMed’s ISO-certified range of home-care essentials, backed by trained and caring staff, will be directly accessible to families across North and East India, to start with.

New Delhi [India], September 24: Hero EcoMed, part of the Hero Eco Group, a trusted healthcare equipment brand focused on mobility and home-care solutions, is strengthening its retail presence across India with the launch of its Care Premier outlets across Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Phagwara, Kanpur, Moradabad and Agra to start with.

Trust has been central to how Hero EcoMed builds its products and its relationships with the families it serves. The company is setting out to change the experience for Indian families navigating the daily realities of ageing, recovery, or disability by helping them find the right home-healthcare equipment and mobility care with confidence. With the launch of dedicated retail stores, Hero EcoMed aims to guide those in need to understand relatively unfamiliar products, guarantee the right fit and safety, and support independence, recovery and comfort, every step of the way.

Designed as Hero EcoMed’s flagship retail format, Care Premier outlets go beyond the conventional retail experience by bringing the brand’s range of mobility and home-care products, personalised guidance and genuine customer care together under one roof. The outlets are designed to give customers and caregivers an opportunity to see, touch and experience products before making a purchase, while receiving guidance to identify solutions suited to their individual requirements, so that every family feels cared for, not just served.

The outlets will house Hero EcoMed’s ISO-certified portfolio of mobility and home-care solutions, including manual and electric wheelchairs, walkers, walking sticks, commode and shower chairs, and other essentials. The Care Premier format brings the complete product experience into a dedicated space, allowing customers to compare and understand different solutions before making an informed decision, backed by the assurance of consistent, certified quality.

Care Premier outlets will also serve as dedicated customer-care touchpoints, offering assistance with product-related queries, after-sales service, and warranty support. By bringing product discovery, expert guidance and customer support together, the format is designed to make the overall ownership journey more convenient, more accessible and more reassuring for customers and caregivers.

Mr. Shivom Munjal, Company spokesperson, Hero EcoMed while commenting on the expansion, said, “We believe mobility is about far more than equipment, it is about enabling people to go about their daily lives with independence, confidence and dignity. Trust is not something we ask for; it is something we work to earn with every family we serve. Our presence across these first eight cities is an endeavour to make access to the right mobility solutions personal and reassuring for families and caregivers. We want to ensure that everyone walking into our store feels heard, understood and cared for. They must walk out with the confidence of having made the right choice for their loved one.”

The launch of Care Premier outlets marks an important step in Hero EcoMed’s efforts to strengthen direct customer engagement and its offline retail presence, bringing its philosophy of Built on Trust closer to the families who rely on it. While the company already reaches customers through its wider dealer network and online channels, the Care Premier format creates a dedicated physical environment where customers can experience its products, access support and build a relationship with the brand based on trust, confidence and care.

For more information, visit www.heroecomed.com.

About Hero EcoMed

Founded in 2007, Hero EcoMed, a part of Hero Eco Group, is a healthcare equipment manufacturer engaged in delivering quality medical equipment for individual and institutional requirements. For close to two decades, that commitment to quality has rested on one simple principle: trust. The company has a modern manufacturing facility in Ludhiana, where it manufactures a range of mobility and home-care products designed to meet global quality standards in terms of design and functionality.

The facility is an ISO 9000-certified unit, and Hero EcoMed’s products meet international standards in the medical equipment category. Its manufacturing capabilities enable the company to cater to the growing requirements of the Indian market while also serving customers across international markets through exports. Every product that leaves the facility carries the same promise: Built on Trust.

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Howrah (West Bengal) [India], September 24: Iris Clothings Limited (NSE: IRISDOREME), a readymade garment company engaged in designing, manufacturing, branding, and selling garments for kids wear, participated in the Saudi Fashion & Tex Expo, marking an important step in its efforts to expand Doreme’s international presence and unlock new avenues for growth across the Middle East and Africa.

The expo provided Doreme with a valuable platform to present its product portfolio to an international audience and forge relationships with large-format retailers, wholesalers and distributors across the region. The engagement provided valuable insights into evolving regional market dynamics while creating avenues to explore potential distribution partnerships and establish stronger connections with key industry participants.

“Our participation in the Saudi Fashion & Tex Expo provided us with a valuable platform to introduce Doreme to a wider international audience and engage with established players across the region. The Middle East and Africa represent attractive markets as we look to take Doreme beyond India. Building relationships with regional retailers, wholesalers and distributors will be an important part of establishing the right market presence and creating avenues for the brand’s international expansion” said Mr. Santosh Ladha, Managing Director of Iris Clothings Limited.

The participation reinforces Iris Clothings’ focus on building international growth avenues for Doreme and broadening its market reach beyond India. Engagement with potential channel partners and increased exposure to regional markets can provide a foundation for developing a more diversified distribution ecosystem and strengthening Doreme’s positioning across international markets.

Looking ahead, Iris Clothings remains focused on identifying attractive international markets, strengthening Doreme’s brand positioning and developing relationships with strategic distribution partners. The Company believes that continued participation in global trade platforms can help create meaningful avenues to establish Doreme across the Middle East and Africa and support its long-term international growth journey.

About Iris Clothings Limited

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Howrah, West Bengal, Iris Clothings Limited is a publicly listed company engaged in the design, manufacturing, branding, and distribution of children’s apparel. With seven in-house manufacturing facilities and two warehousing units, the company operates a fully integrated model — allowing scale, speed, and quality control across product categories. Iris Clothings serves over 140 distributors and has a strong retail presence in 26 states across India. In addition to DOREME, the company has developed multiple brand verticals and continues to focus on affordable fashion innovation. Iris Clothings Limited has been listed on NSE since 2018.

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