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KTF 2026 Culture Connects People Celebrating heritage, humanity and solidarity through dance, DHR rides and “Play for Nepal.”

Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], September 30: The 24th edition of the Kanchenjunga Tourism Festival (KTF) 2026, organised by the Association for Conservation & Tourism (ACT) in association with the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), has concluded with a vibrant three-day celebration. It brought together tourism, culture, community, adventure, sport and conservation across the Eastern Himalayas.

Held from September 25 to 27 aligned with World Tourism Day, KTF 2026 travelled across Siliguri, Darjeeling, Sonada, Rongtong and Sukna. It brought together participants and stakeholders from North Bengal, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, with Malaysia participating as an observer country.

The festival’s underlying message was: the Eastern Himalayas are not separated by borders, but connected by culture, communities and shared experiences.

From 32 rural stalls to 150 dancers: a festival that put communities centre stage

The festival opened at City Centre, Siliguri, with 32 stalls showcasing 2,906 rural products from Bhutan, Nepal, Darjeeling hills, Sikkim and North Bengal. Artisans, homestay owners and rural entrepreneurs brought their products and stories together, giving visitors a glimpse into the diverse communities that make up the Kanchenjunga region.

One of the opening day’s visual highlights was a spectacular presentation of Vande Mataram by nearly 150 dancers representing eight classical dance forms, commemorating 150 years of the national song. The programme then moved eastward with performances by Mangka and the Laihui Ensemble from Manipur, extending KTF’s cultural canvas into the wider Northeast.

The festival also featured dance, music, art and drama competitions, Mr & Miss Kanchenjunga and ethnic fashion showcases highlighting Lepcha, Limbu, Bhutia and Northeast traditions. A 76-foot nail-art painting added another record-oriented attraction to the festival.

Darjeeling discovers a new way of slow tourism

One of the key new initiatives was the launch of The Queen’s Trail, a carbon-neutral heritage walk through Darjeeling’s colonial-era architecture and landmarks, ending at the iconic Darjeeling Railway Station.

Designed around slow tourism, zero waste and local homestays, the walk seeks to offer family travellers a more immersive way to experience Darjeeling while creating opportunities for local communities.

Tourism conversations move beyond sightseeing

At GTA Chautare in Sonada, homestay leaders, students and tourism experts from India, Nepal and Bhutan came together for discussions around rural, cultural and community-led climate-resilient tourism.

The festival’s expert panel discussions also explored adventure, sports and mountain preservation, as well as AI, innovation, wellness and tourism beyond sightseeing, bringing together practitioners from tourism, conservation, technology and community tourism.

73 cyclists, a heritage railway and an unusual journey

Another distinctive KTF initiative was Pedal with DHR, which saw 73 cyclists travel from Siliguri Junction towards Rongtong along the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway route.

The initiative also brought 20 destitute elderly women from Siliguri onto the UNESCO World Heritage railway journey alongside travel agents, writers and influencers, turning a tourism experience into an exercise in inclusion and community participation.

When football became a message of solidarity

At Sukna, the festival took a sporting and humanitarian turn with “Play for Nepal”, an exhibition football match between East Bengal Legends and GTA XI, played beside the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway World Heritage route.

Led by Padma Shri awardee and former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia, the match brought several celebrated East Bengal players back together, with funds raised directed towards rehabilitation efforts for communities in Nepal affected by the recent disaster. The match was attended by Jhakka Prasad Acharya, Consul General of Nepal in Kolkata, reinforcing the cross-border message at the heart of KTF.

Celebrating women and the flavours of the East

The festival concluded with the KTF Food Awards and Aadhya Travel Awards, the latter recognising women entrepreneurs and leaders whose contributions are helping shape tourism, hospitality and communities across the region.

The awards brought together voices from Eastern India and neighbouring countries, giving the festival a fitting close that celebrated both the region’s culinary diversity and the contribution of women to its tourism economy.

24 years,  and looking towards 25

For ACT, KTF 2026 was more than another edition of an annual festival. It marked 24 years of working with grassroots communities and promoting resilient rural regeneration through tourism.

With its expanding geographical footprint, international participation, community initiatives, cultural programmes, heritage experiences, expert discussions and sporting outreach, KTF 2026 has laid the foundation for its 25th edition in 2027.

Bhaichung Bhutia, Padma Shri Awardee, former Captain of the Indian National Football Team and Goodwill Ambassador, KTF 2026, expresses, “KTF has always had the potential to be much more than a tourism festival. This year, the idea of ‘Culture Connects People’ came alive through music, heritage, tourism and sport. ‘Play for Nepal’ showed how football can create solidarity and bring people together across borders.”

Raj Basu, Convenor, Association for Conservation & Tourism (ACT), informs, “For 24 years, KTF has been about connecting people across the Kanchenjunga region. This edition took that idea further, starting from grassroots communities and rural entrepreneurs to neighbouring countries and the wider Northeast. As we look towards the 25th edition, our focus will remain on building meaningful connections through responsible tourism, culture and community participation.”

The festival’s message found its strongest expression in the way culture, tourism and community action came together: from a heritage walk in Darjeeling to a cycling journey along the DHR, from rural products and indigenous performances to expert conversations and football for Nepal.

KTF 2026 turned “Culture Connects People” from a festival theme into a lived experience across the Eastern Himalayas.

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26: Forty-six wealthy individuals associated with cities in Uttar Pradesh have secured a place in the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026. Their combined wealth stands at ₹1.89 lakh crore.

Noida has the highest representation with 15 names, followed by Kanpur with 10 industrialists and Lucknow in third place with four. Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani and Lakshmi Niwas Mittal occupy the top positions on the list.

Uttar Pradesh’s representation has risen from 41 names last year to 46 this year—a net increase of five billionaires. Among those featured is Govindji Gupta from Mirzapur. Compared with the 2025 list, the 2026 edition includes 11 new names, while six individuals from last year’s list no longer feature.

According to Hurun India’s Chief Analyst, Anas Rahman, the range of businesses represented by Uttar Pradesh’s entrants has also expanded considerably. They span electronics, industry, education, real estate, food products, software, financial services, healthcare, construction, metals and mining, and aerospace.

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30: For years, Old Madras Road was the stretch buyers drove past on the way to Whitefield or Hoskote. That is changing. New projects are filling in around Budigere Cross, the airport road that branches off here has made the junction far more useful, and this year the area got its first real high-rise.

Ruchira The Rise is a twin-tower launch by Ruchira Projects at Budigere Cross, where Old Madras Road meets the Budigere airport road. At 156 metres, it will be one of the tallest residential buildings in East Bengaluru. The question buyers are asking is simple: does the height come with enough substance to justify the price?

What is Ruchira The Rise?

The project sits on 4 acres at Kondasanapura village, Bengaluru East, with 342 homes in two towers joined by a sky bridge. Tower I has 40 residential floors with six homes per floor, and Tower II has 32, with four per floor. Each tower has five lifts, and about 70% of the land is kept open.

Ruchira The Rise twin towers and sky bridge on Old Madras Road (artist’s impression)

The mix leans towards families: 69 two-bedroom homes of 1,443 to 1,776 sq.ft, 207 three-bedroom homes of 1,826 to 2,057 sq.ft, and 31 each in 3.5 BHK and 4 BHK formats of up to 3,726 sq.ft. Four duplexes sit at the top. Floor-to-floor heights of 11 feet make the rooms feel noticeably larger.

About the Builder: Ruchira Projects

Ruchira Projects has built in Bengaluru for over 13 years under founder Ram Goniguntla, delivering Ruchira Iris in Whitefield, Ruchira Aarna in Immadihalli and Ruchira Lilium in Kadugodi. Park East at Kannamangala and Villa Feliz off Sarjapur Road are under construction. The Rise is its first tower above 40 floors, so buyers would do well to visit a completed Ruchira project and speak to residents first.

Ruchira The Rise Price

The pre-launch rate is ₹11,000 to ₹12,000 per sq.ft. That puts a 2 BHK at roughly ₹1.59 crore, a 3 BHK at about ₹2 to 2.5 crore and the largest 4 BHK at around ₹4.47 crore. The booking amount is ₹5 lakh, with a construction-linked payment plan. The rate excludes location premiums, floor rise, corpus, maintenance and registration, so ask for a full cost sheet for the exact unit.

Location: Budigere Cross and Around

Whitefield and ITPL are about 10 km away, typically 20 to 30 minutes outside rush hour. Hoskote is roughly 10 km, KR Puram about 13 km and Kempegowda International Airport around 30 km via the Budigere–Devanahalli road. The developer counts more than 11 IT parks within 15 km.

The Satellite Town Ring Road, the proposed Bengaluru Business Corridor, a metro line under study towards Hoskote and a mall planned at Seegehalli for 2027 could all lift the area. For now, there is no metro nearby, Old Madras Road is busy at peak hours, and schools and hospitals are still catching up.

Amenities and the Sky Bridge

Ruchira promises more than 100 amenities. The sky bridge carries its own facilities and viewing decks, while the lower levels hold a swimming pool, kids’ splash pool, gym, spa, amphitheatre and theatres.

Landscaped garden and elevated walkway at Ruchira The Rise (artist’s impression)

Residents also get badminton, squash and pickleball courts, a pet park, a senior citizens’ garden, a creche, co-working spaces and six guest suites for visiting family.

Ruchira The Rise Reviews: What Buyers Weigh Up

Buyers are drawn by the views, the open space, the tall ceilings and a price below comparable homes nearer Whitefield. The common concerns are just as clear: RERA registration runs until 30 October 2031, so possession is a long way off, the tower is taller than anything Ruchira has delivered, and the neighbourhood still needs time to mature.

What to Check Before Booking

Verify RERA number PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/160726/008812 on the Karnataka RERA portal and read the quarterly updates. Ask for the carpet area of your unit, confirm that the booking is refundable before allotment (a 10% charge applies after), and get every charge in writing.

The Verdict

Ruchira The Rise brings genuine high-rise living, generous open space and a long amenity list to Old Madras Road at a pre-launch price below the Whitefield average. It suits buyers happy to wait until around 2031 who believe in the Budigere Cross corridor. Anyone who needs a home soon may find it too early.Official project page: https://ruchira-therise.com/

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: Repono Limited (BSE- REPONO | 544463 | INE15WN01014), a 360-degree warehousing and liquid terminal solutions provider to India’s oil and petrochemical sector, has received approval from North Central Railway for the  Engineering Scale Plan (ESP) of its proposed rail-fed Petroleum Oil (POL) terminal at Ajhai, near Mathura, in western Uttar Pradesh.

The terminal is being developed as a Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) at Ajhai station on the Mathura–Palwal (MTJ–PWL) section of the Agra Division, under the Government of India’s GCT Policy-2026. This is the  greenfield petroleum oil terminal for which Repono signed a 20-year agreement with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in May 2026. Under that agreement, Repono will handle the full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope and then take complete responsibility for the terminal’s Operations and Maintenance.

A Key Regulatory Milestone, Achieved Quickly

Approval of the Engineering Scale Plan is one of the most important regulatory steps for a rail-linked terminal, because it finalises the track layout and rail connectivity design with the Railways.

The Company will now complete the remaining formalities under the GCT Policy-2026 to begin construction.

Project Highlights

• Rail-Fed Fuel Infrastructure: A modern terminal for automated bulk receipt, storage and handling of Motor Spirit (Petrol), High-Speed Diesel and Ethanol, with direct rail connectivity through Ajhai station
• Anchored by a Long-Term Contract: Backed by the 20-year, multi-crore agreement with Reliance Industries Limited covering the full EPC and O&M lifecycle
• Multi-User Facility: Will serve RIL and also offer midstream capacity to other private and PSU Oil Marketing Companies
• Strategic Location: Positioned to supply the growing automotive and industrial demand across western Uttar Pradesh
• Timeline: Commercial operations are targeted within 36 months of commencement of the EPC phase. With early progress, the Company is confident of completing the project well within the allotted timeline.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Sujoy Das, President , Project Management Group, Repono Limited said: “The approval of our Engineering Scale Plan by Railways is a major milestone for our Mathura terminal. We are grateful to the Railway authorities for their support and for processing our application so promptly. This terminal is central to our 20-year partnership with Reliance Industries, and securing this approval early gives us strong momentum as we move towards construction. A rail-fed, multi-user terminal at Mathura will bring a faster, more economical and more environmentally friendly fuel supply chain to western Uttar Pradesh, and it will serve our customers. The project marks Repono’s evolution from an O&M specialist into an integrated partner that builds and operates energy infrastructure. We are now completing the remaining formalities to begin construction. Given the pace of progress so far, we are confident of completing the project well within the allotted timeline, and we will aim for early completion so the terminal can begin serving customers sooner. We believe it will become a flagship asset for Repono and contribute meaningfully to long-term value creation for all our stakeholders.”  

About Repono Limited

Repono Limited (The Company, Repono) is a specialized service provider offering 360-degree warehousing and liquid terminal solutions to India’s oil and petrochemical sector. Its services span consultancy, engineering, operations and maintenance (O&M), and value-added services, catering to top public and private sector enterprises.

Repono is a trusted O&M partner in the oil value chain, managing assets from crude oil and refined fuels to ethanol, petrochemical terminals, and specialty chemical warehouses. It operates India’s most advanced FFS polymer packaging lines and oversees Asia’s largest lube oil plant (IOCL, Chennai). Repono handles a wide range of materials-from melamine and carbon black to polymers (PP, HDPE, PVC) and specialty chemicals like phenol and acetone-ensuring safe, efficient operations across traditional and advanced packaging systems.

In FY26, the Company achieved a Total Income of ₹66.45 Cr, EBITDA of ₹ 11.15 Cr & PAT of ₹ 6.58 Cr.

Disclaimer

Certain statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like government actions, local, political or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The Company will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30: Social Alpha has appointed Neeraj Jain as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026, as the organisation enters its second decade. In his new role, Jain, who was formerly Regional Head of PATH, will lead Social Alpha’s work across its portfolio of science and technology-led innovations addressing challenges in areas including climate, energy, healthcare and livelihoods and will accelerate innovation deployment across the country.

• Jain to focus on accelerating adoption and scale of science and technology-led innovations
• Social Alpha has supported 450+ start-ups, awarded 400+ catalytic grants and made 100+ seed investments over the past decade

Under Jain’s leadership, Social Alpha’s next phase will place greater emphasis on the journey after technologies have been developed and tested: enabling innovations to move towards adoption and scale in India and beyond to other geographies where social inequity exists. This will include strengthening connections across governments, academia, industry, researchers, investors and implementation partners to address the financing, market access, distribution and deployment challenges that can prevent technologies from scaling.

Manoj Kumar, Founder, Social Alpha, said, “I’m pleased to welcome on board Neeraj as Social Alpha’s CEO. Neeraj brings three decades of global leadership experience across the development and private sectors, combining institution building with P&L ownership. Neeraj deeply understands both what we have built and the problems we are trying to solve and will drive the next phase of an impactful journey at Social Alpha.”

Neeraj Jain, CEO, Social Alpha, said, “Social Alpha has spent its first decade building a strong pipeline of science and technology-led innovations. The next phase is about paying greater attention to what happens after development and testing. In many ways, it is not categorically different from what Social Alpha stands for, but rather about broadening the reach and impact of what already exists. Technology is one part of that journey. Financing, distribution, market linkages, partnerships and, in some cases, government policy support are equally important. We want to deepen these connections and bring the different stakeholders together so that more innovations can move towards adoption and scale in India and beyond.”

Over the past decade, Social Alpha has built a full-stack platform spanning innovation curation, venture development, pilots and test beds, technical and regulatory support, early risk capital, market access and deployment partnerships. Since inception, it has supported more than 450 start-ups, awarded over 400 catalytic grants and made 100+ seed investments. Its portfolio has reached an estimated 3.5 million people across 400+ districts in 28 states, including distributed renewable energy solutions serving 375,000 households, technologies supporting more than 200,000 smallholder farmers and over 20 MedTech innovations adopted across public and private health systems. Social Alpha has also helped unlock more than $100 million to de-risk innovation and enabled its portfolio companies to attract over $150 million in follow-on capital.

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A contemporary jewellery collection that brings together vibrant gemstones, understated silhouettes and everyday elegance

New Delhi [India], September 30: Kicky & Perky, the contemporary jewellery brand known for its modern take on sterling silver jewellery, presents Pietra, a collection that celebrates the beauty of colour stones through minimalist design. Designed for the modern woman who prefers jewellery that is expressive yet effortless, Pietra brings together coloured gemstones and refined silhouettes to create pieces that transition seamlessly from everyday dressing to special occasions.

At the heart of Pietra is the idea that minimalist jewellery does not have to be understated in spirit. The collection uses colour as its defining element, allowing gemstones to become the focal point while clean, contemporary designs keep the overall aesthetic elegant and versatile. From delicate pendants and earrings to rings and bracelets, the collection offers multiple ways to introduce a subtle pop of colour into the jewellery wardrobe.

The collection features a selection of gemstones including Amethyst, Garnet, Citrine, Topaz and Moissanite, with each stone bringing its own distinctive colour and character. Amethyst lends a soft, sophisticated purple hue, while Garnet introduces a rich, intense red. Citrine brings warm golden tones, and Topaz adds a crisp blue accent. The collection also incorporates Moissanite into contemporary designs, offering brilliance within the minimalist aesthetic.

Beyond their visual appeal, the colour stones in Pietra are inspired by the personal meanings and emotions often associated with gemstones. Amethyst is traditionally linked with calm and tranquillity, Garnet with passion and energy, while Citrine is associated with optimism, success and abundance. This gives the collection an added layer of individuality, allowing women to choose jewellery not only for how it looks, but also for what resonates with them.

Craftsmanship remains central to the collection. Each Pietra piece is designed with attention to the setting of the stone, ensuring that the gemstone remains the visual focus while complementing the clean lines of the jewellery. The collection is crafted in sterling silver, bringing together a cool metallic base with the richness of coloured stones.

 Versatility is one of Pietra’s key strengths. A delicate Amethyst pendant can add understated colour to a workwear ensemble, while a gemstone bracelet can elevate an evening look. The pieces can also be layered across earrings, pendants, rings and bracelets, allowing wearers to create combinations that reflect their individual style.

With Pietra, Kicky & Perky continues to explore contemporary jewellery through the intersection of colour, craftsmanship and everyday wearability. The collection reflects a growing preference for jewellery that can move beyond occasion dressing and become part of a woman’s personal style vocabulary.

The Pietra Collection is available online at Kicky & Perky, featuring gemstone rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants designed to bring colour and character to modern jewellery wardrobes.

Available at https://kickyandperky.com/

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26: Yuthika is strengthening its presence in the everyday beauty and personal care segment with a broad product range spanning hair care, skin care, sun protection, bathing and personal hygiene under its Yuthika and Nisha brands.

The range brings together products designed for different stages of consumers’ daily beauty and grooming routines, ranging from shampoos, conditioners and hair serums to moisturisers, lip care, sunscreens, shower gels, soaps and handwash With multiple formats and variants across categories, Yuthika is focusing on providing consumers with a wider choice of products for regular hair, skin and personal care requirements.

Building a Complete Hair Care Routine                                                                                   

Across Yuthika and Nisha, the hair care range addresses multiple stages of the everyday hair care routine.

The Nisha Shampoo range is available in Egg Protein, Almond & Olive Actives, and Avocado & Brahmi Oils variants, offering consumers different options based on their hair care preferences.

Complementing the shampoos, Nisha Conditioner is available in corresponding variants and is designed to support softness, moisturisation, manageability, detangling and frizz control as part of a post-shampoo routine.

Yuthika’s Total Nourishing Shampoo portfolio further includes Absolute Repair Shampoo, Hair Fall Rescue Shampoo and Intense Shine Shampoo.

For post-wash care and styling, Nisha Professional Eversilk Serum is available in Argan Oil, Pro-Vitamin and Pink Hibiscus variants, adding a finishing step focused on smoothness, shine and frizz control.

Together, these products allow consumers to build a hair care routine covering cleansing, conditioning and finishing within the Yuthika and Nisha product range.

Everyday Skin Care Across Different Formats

Yuthika’s skin care offering includes products in lotion, gel, cream and lip care formats, addressing different moisturisation and daily care preferences.

Yuthika Soft Touch Nourishing Body Lotion is offered in Aloe Vera Soothing and Almond Intensive variants, providing options for everyday body moisturisation.

Yuthika Naturals Super Light Gel with Hyaluronic Hydra Care adds a lightweight gel-based moisturising format, while Yuthika Naturals Intense Winter Care Cream provides a richer option for dry and seasonal skin care. The Intense Winter Care Cream is formulated with Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter, Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil.

Yuthika Naturals Lip Therapy extends the range into everyday lip care with variants such as Original, Soft Peach, Pearl Rose, Cherry Gloss, Radiant Strawberry and Berry Shine across jar and lip balm formats.

Sun Care for Daily Beauty Routines

Sun protection forms another part of Yuthika’s everyday skin care range.

Yuthika Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 PA+++ offers a lotion-based format for regular sun care, while Yuthika Sun Shield Cream SPF 50 PA++++ provides a higher-SPF cream option formulated with Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid.

The availability of different SPF levels and textures gives consumers a choice based on their preferred sun care routine and product format.

Fragrance-Led Bath and Body Care

Yuthika has also developed a fragrance-focused bathing portfolio through Yuthika Naturals Shower Gel.

The shower gel range is available in Coral Rose, Purple Orchid, Forest Berries and Fresh Lemon variants, combining everyday cleansing with a choice of fragrance profiles.

Under the Nisha brand, the Yuthika’s bathing range includes Nisha Luxury Soap in Lily of the Valley, Exotic Rose, Lime Sparkle and Saffron & Sandal variants.

The combination of shower gels and bar soaps allows the company to address different consumer preferences within the daily bathing category.

Adding Convenience to Everyday Hand Hygiene

Yuthika Selfcare Powder to Liquid Handwash introduces a different Offering within the company’s personal hygiene category.

Available in Lemon and Neem & Tulsi variants, the product is supplied as a powder that can be mixed with water to prepare liquid handwash.

The format adds another everyday-use category to Yuthika’s range while giving consumers an alternative to conventional ready-to-use liquid handwash products.

From Hair and Beauty to Everyday Personal Care

Yuthika’s evolving product range reflects the company’s movement towards serving a wider range of everyday beauty and grooming requirements.

While hair color and henna continue to form an important part of the company’s heritage, its consumer portfolio today extends across hair care, skin care, sun care, bath and body products, lip care and personal hygiene.

By developing products across multiple categories and formats, the company is building a broader everyday beauty range under the Yuthika, Neeta and Nisha brands.

The approach allows consumers to access products for different stages of their daily routines, from hair cleansing and conditioning to skin moisturisation, sun protection, bathing and hand hygiene.

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 30: Chandan Healthcare Limited (NSE – CHANDAN), – an integrated diagnostics company offering pathology and radiology services, has acquired two diagnostic units of Ansh Diagnostics & Health Care located in Gyan Khand II and Ahinsa Khand I, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.

Ansh Diagnostics & Health Care is an established diagnostic service provider offering pathology and radiology services, including CT and MRI. The acquisition marks Chandan Healthcare’s entry into Ghaziabad and adds established diagnostic infrastructure and advanced imaging capabilities to its network.

The two centres are located within the established healthcare catchment of Indirapuram and Vaishali. The Gyan Khand II location is approximately 3 km from Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, while the Ahinsa Khand I location is approximately 3.7 km away. Max Vaishali is a 387+ bed super-speciality hospital. The catchment also includes Yashoda Medicity in Indirapuram, a 1,200-bed super-speciality hospital, creating access to a sizeable patient base and healthcare ecosystem around the acquired centres.

The acquisition enables Chandan Healthcare to enter a new market through existing operating diagnostic units, providing an established infrastructure base for scaling pathology and radiology services. The centres will be integrated with Chandan Healthcare’s wider diagnostic network, with the location offering opportunities across walk-in patients, physician referrals and diagnostic requirements from the surrounding healthcare ecosystem.

The acquisition is in line with the Company’s expansion strategy of combining organic centre additions with acquisitions of established diagnostic facilities that complement its existing pathology and radiology operations and accelerate entry into new markets.

About Chandan Healthcare Limited

Chandan Healthcare Limited, established in 2003, is one of India’s leading providers of diagnostic and pharmacy services and a key entity of the Chandan Group. The Company delivers a comprehensive range of pathology and radiology services through its expanding network across India.

As on 23^rd September 2026, the Company operates 568 Franchise, 23 Comprehensive Diagnostic Centres, 18 Diagnostic Centres, 25 standalone laboratories, 2 Central Reference Laboratories, strengthening its presence across urban, semi-urban and emerging markets. Its diagnostic portfolio comprises more than 3,000 pathology tests and 500+ radiology tests, including blood tests, X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI and several other specialized diagnostic investigations. The Company’s network includes NABL and NABH accredited pathology laboratories and radiology centres, reflecting its commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality diagnostic services.

Chandan Healthcare operates through a diversified business model comprising B2C (Retail Customers), B2B (Institutional & Corporate Clients) and B2G (Government PPP Contracts), providing a balanced and scalable revenue profile while catering to a wide spectrum of healthcare needs.

The Company was listed on the NSE Emerge platform on February 17, 2025.

During FY26, The Company reported Consolidated Total Income of ₹280.67 Cr, EBITDA of ₹56.84 Cr and Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹27.06 Cr, reflecting its continued operational growth and financial strength.

New Delhi [India], September 30: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹23,731 crore National Circular Bioenergy Scheme and several of the capabilities targeted by GOBARdhan are already part of ORSL’s operating and technology platform.

The Union Cabinet has approved GOBARdhan, India’s National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas, with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore, to be implemented from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. The scheme aims to increase domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold by providing an integrated framework covering the entire value chain, while establishing CBG as a major component of India’s clean energy mix.

For Organic Recycling Systems Limited, an integrated CleanTech and decarbonisation platform that has been converting municipal solid waste, agricultural residue, and organic biomass into Compressed Biogas and Fermented Organic Manure for nearly two decades, the approval of GOBARdhan is not a signal to prepare. It is a validation of what the Company has already built.

What GOBARdhanMeans for the Sector?

GOBARdhan is structured around six growth engines covering assured offtake, pricing, capital support, pipeline connectivity, credit guarantees, and ecosystem development, consolidating the previously fragmented CBG ecosystem under a unified national framework. The scheme establishes a dedicated CBG Offtake Assurance framework, with City Gas Distribution entities procuring CBG to meet blending obligations of 3 per cent in FY 2026-27, 4 per cent in FY 2027-28, and 5 per cent from FY 2028-29 onwards in CNG and PNG segments. A stable administered CBG price of ₹2,110 per MMBTU, backed by a government-supported pricing framework with a minimum ten-year horizon, will provide long-term revenue visibility for producers.

Together with SATAT and other preceding initiatives, over 200 CBG plants have been commissioned, with GOBARdhan designed to take this progress to national scale.

“The GOBARdhan 2.0 Scheme addresses CBG sector’s two biggest bottlenecks; demand uncertainty and capital access. The mandatory CGD offtake obligations, a stable 10-year administered price, and layered financial support (capital assistance, pipeline funding, and credit guarantees for MSMEs) has created a coherent framework to move CBG projects to investable asset category. The new policy will act like a catalyst in enabling well-structured, secured and performance-focused sectoral development.”

— Sarang Bhand, Promotor and Managing Director, Organic Recycling Systems Limited

Where ORSL Stands

GOBARdhan is creating the policy and commercial conditions for the next phase of CBG growth. ORSL already has technology, project execution, O&M, CBG, organic manure and R&D capabilities that participate in several parts of this value chain.

On feedstock, GOBARdhan targets agricultural residue, cattle dung, press mud, and municipal organic waste. ORSL is currently targeting Kerela, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka for its upcoming BOO Agro projects expansion.

On offtake, GOBARdhan’s assured procurement framework through CGD entities directly strengthens the commercial case for ORSL’s Board-approved ₹1,000 crore Build-Own-Operate Agro Valorisation platform, five integrated CBG projects targeting returns upward of 20 per cent, selectively pursued in states with supportive policy frameworks.

On organic manure, GOBARdhan includes explicit support for the Fermented Organic Manure value chain, a product ORSL has been producing and selling alongside CBG since 2008, and one that the Company has publicly advocated for through a dedicated thought leadership campaign on FOM market development.

On technology, GOBARdhan’s ecosystem challenge fund supports technology adoption and process improvement, areas where ORSL’s NABL-accredited ORS Research and Innovation Centre, with 7+ innovations in its pipeline and active research partnerships with IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur, is already actively engaged.

PSU Contracts: The Proof in Practice

This operational readiness is already translating into contract wins. Solapur Bioenergy Systems Private Limited (SBESPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of ORSL, has secured three Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operation and Maintenance (EPCOM) contracts from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for CBG plants across Mysuru, Raipur and Kerala. Together, these projects represent a contract value in the range of ₹250–₹275 crore.

In addition, SBESPL’s O&M contract with Indian Oil Corporation Limited for the Gorakhpur paddy straw-based CBG plant in Uttar Pradesh was renewed for a second consecutive term in August 2026, reflecting sustained operational performance during the preceding contract period. These engagements with two of India’s largest PSU oil marketing companies, across multiple states and project types, are the clearest available measure of ORSL’s standing in the sector.

“GOBARdhan is the policy framework that India’s CBG sector has needed for years. It addresses the entire value chain — offtake, pricing, capital, infrastructure, and manure, rather than just one part of it. For a company like ORSL that has been operating across this value chain since 2008, the policy is now finally complementing what the technology and the operations have long been capable of delivering.“

— Pankaj Tanwar, CEO – Bioenergy, Organic Recycling Systems Limited

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New Delhi [India], September 30: Founded by Arihant Chhajer and Khushi Jain, the AI automation company designs, builds and manages AI systems that handle lead follow-ups, customer support, bookings and reporting around the clock

Artificial intelligence has moved past the stage of experimental chatbots and pilot projects. For growing businesses, it is fast becoming part of how daily operations run. Algoura (algoura.com), an AI automation company founded by Arihant Chhajer and Khushi Jain, is helping businesses make that shift. It builds production-grade AI systems that take over repetitive work, so teams can spend their time on growth rather than administration.

The busywork problem

Across industries, businesses lose hours every week to the same routine tasks. These include replying to enquiries, following up with leads, booking appointments, updating CRMs and compiling reports. Enquiries now arrive around the clock through websites, WhatsApp, Instagram and phone calls. A lead that goes unanswered overnight is often a lead lost to a competitor. Hiring more people to keep up is expensive, and it rarely solves the problem for long.

Algoura was founded on a simple belief: every business deserves an operations team that never sleeps.

What Algoura builds

Algoura works as a done-for-you partner rather than a software vendor. It studies how a business operates and identifies which tasks are worth automating. It then designs, deploys and manages the AI systems that do that work, and keeps improving them after launch.

Its services span:

• AI chatbots: 24/7 support and lead qualification on websites, WhatsApp and Instagram.
• AI voice agents: human-like callers for sales, support and appointment booking.
• AI lead management: automated nurturing and follow-up sequences.
• AI appointment booking: smart scheduling synced to team calendars.
• AI customer support: instant query resolution across channels.
• AI sales automation: lead scoring, CRM updates and outbound sequences.
• AI workflow automation: internal processes automated end to end.
• AI content automation: blogs, emails, social posts and reports at scale.
• AI analytics and reporting: automated dashboards and daily business briefings.

“Most businesses don’t have a talent problem. They have a busywork problem,” said Arihant Chhajer, Founder & CEO, Algoura. “Good teams lose hours every day answering the same questions, chasing leads and updating spreadsheets. We build AI systems that handle that work quietly and reliably, around the clock. The goal is not a clever demo. It is infrastructure a business can depend on.”

A proven method, fast results

Algoura follows a four-step method:

1. Discover: analyse existing workflows and find the highest-impact opportunities.
2. Design: architect custom AI systems around the client’s tools and goals.
3. Deploy: integrate them into production.
4. Optimise: monitor and refine them continuously to maximise return on investment.

A client’s first production automation typically goes live within two to four weeks.

The company has built more than 100 automations to date, saving clients over 500 hours of manual work every month. Its results include:

• A marketing agency: a 70% reduction in manual work, 3x faster lead response and a 40% increase in conversions.
• A real estate business: a 50% increase in appointments after deploying automated lead qualification and 24/7 follow-ups.
• An education consultancy: AI-powered enquiry management that sped up student engagement and cut its support workload.

“Every engagement is measured in outcomes, not features,” said Khushi Jain, Co-Founder & COO, Algoura. “We track hours saved, leads converted and revenue moved, and our clients see those numbers in their own dashboards. AI should make a business feel lighter to run. If our systems feel invisible to the team, we have done our job.”

The founders

Arihant Chhajer leads product and strategy at Algoura. He architects the AI systems behind client operations and focuses on turning automations from impressive demos into dependable, production-grade infrastructure.

Khushi Jain leads operations, client success and growth. She ensures every engagement ships on time, measures the right outcomes and delivers returns clients can see for themselves.

Together, they describe themselves as two operators who grew tired of watching great businesses drown in repetitive work.

Built on the tools businesses already use

Algoura does not ask clients to replace their existing software. Its systems connect with leading AI models, including OpenAI, Claude and Gemini. They also integrate with the tools teams already rely on, such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Slack, WhatsApp and Calendly, using automation platforms such as Zapier, Make and n8n. The company serves clients across real estate, healthcare, education, finance, e-commerce, hospitality, legal, consulting, manufacturing and marketing.

Products built in-house

Alongside client work, Algoura builds its own AI products:

• Pinnara (pinnara.ai) is an AI SEO platform that turns a single keyword into a published blog post in about three minutes. Each post is optimised for search engines, answer engines and generative AI search, and can be published to WordPress or Shopify in one click.
• MCA Explorer (mcaexplorer.in) gives businesses verified Indian company intelligence through a single API, including master data, director profiles and filings.

Looking ahead

Algoura plans to expand its AI voice and agent offerings and to deepen its work with Indian enterprises and industry bodies. Its aim is to become the “autonomous business layer” for companies that want to grow without adding headcount at the same pace. That means systems designed to handle ten times the volume without ten times the cost.

“The next few years will separate businesses that use AI as a novelty from those that run on it,” added Arihant Chhajer. “We want Algoura to be the partner that helps Indian businesses, and ambitious companies everywhere, make that leap confidently.”

About Algoura

Algoura is a done-for-you AI automation company, operated by Algoura AI Pvt Ltd. It designs, builds and manages AI systems for chatbots, voice agents, lead management, customer support, sales and workflow automation. The company was founded by Arihant Chhajer (Founder & CEO) and Khushi Jain (Co-Founder & COO). For more information, visit https://algoura.com.