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  • From Manual Settings to Adaptive Cooling, a Direction Outlined by Samsung in India

    The 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioner range spans 23 models, adds four star rated options, and applies artificial intelligence to energy use, humidity control, and preventive maintenance.

    Gurugram, February 3, 2026: Samsung has announced its 2026 lineup of 100 percent Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioners for the Indian market. The portfolio includes 23 models across categories, including the introduction of four star rated air conditioners, expanding options for consumers focused on comfort and energy efficiency.
    The new range has been developed for Indian homes and climate conditions, combining artificial intelligence driven cooling, premium design, and connected features. The lineup focuses on balancing intelligent temperature control, humidity management, energy optimisation, and preventive maintenance to deliver consistent comfort across seasons.

    At the core of the range is WindFree Cooling technology, which disperses air through thousands of micro air holes to cool spaces evenly without direct cold drafts. The system analyses room conditions, usage patterns, and user preferences to adjust cooling automatically, reducing temperature fluctuations and improving overall comfort.
    The air conditioners feature AI Fast Cooling and WindFree Cooling Plus, allowing the system to respond dynamically to changing needs. When faster cooling is required, the unit lowers room temperature quickly before shifting to WindFree or Dry Comfort mode to maintain a stable environment without overcooling.

    Energy efficiency is addressed through AI Energy Mode, which optimises compressor operation, cooling intensity, and temperature settings based on learned usage behaviour. According to the company, this approach can deliver up to 30 percent energy savings while maintaining comfort. The addition of four star models further strengthens the company’s energy efficient portfolio in India.
    Speaking on the new range, Ghufran Alam, Vice President, Digital Appliances, Samsung India, said that the Bespoke AI WindFree lineup redefines home cooling by going beyond temperature reduction. He said that the range combines energy savings through AI Energy Mode, smart connectivity via SmartThings, and preventive maintenance through SmartThings Home Care, while addressing the challenges posed by India’s climate conditions.

    The lineup integrates with Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, enabling users to manage their air conditioners remotely through the SmartThings app. Features include Quick Remote for controlling temperature and airflow, Map View for visual monitoring of cooling across rooms, and Welcome and Away Care, which adjusts cooling based on user presence to optimise comfort and energy use.
    For appliance care, SmartThings Home Care allows the air conditioners to monitor operational status, detect abnormalities, and notify users proactively. Supported by AI based diagnosis, the service also provides insights into usage patterns and alerts users when accessories need replacement, along with purchase options.

    Samsung has also introduced Proactive Summer Care as part of the ownership experience. The programme focuses on preventive maintenance to enhance cooling performance, improve energy efficiency, and extend appliance life by identifying potential issues before they escalate.
    Designed for India’s humid and monsoon conditions, the 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioners introduce Dry Comfort technology. Using humidity sensors and intelligent refrigerant flow control, the system removes excess moisture while maintaining comfortable temperatures, improving indoor air quality and reducing discomfort caused by prolonged humidity.

    The air conditioners are compatible with voice assistants including Bixby, Alexa, and Google Assistant, enabling hands free control within connected home environments.
    The range comes with a five year comprehensive warranty on key components and a ten year warranty on the AI Inverter Compressor. Prices start at INR 32,490, and the air conditioners are available across leading retail outlets and online platforms, including Flipkart, Amazon, and Samsung.
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  • Punjab and Haryana begin regional dialogue on low carbon packaging from crop residue

    Governments, industry, farmers, and sustainability groups discuss circular supply chains for agri fibre pulp and paper in a first of its kind convening

    Chandigarh, 4 February 2026: Punjab and Haryana convened their first regional dialogue to explore the development of circular, low carbon packaging supply chains using agricultural residue, bringing together government officials, industry representatives, farmer organisations, brands, and sustainability experts to assess the potential of agri fibre based pulp and paper solutions.
    The roundtable, titled Building Circular, Low Carbon Supply Chains for Agri Fibre Pulp and Paper Packaging in Punjab and Haryana, was held at Hyatt Regency Chandigarh and was co presented by Asar and Canopy. The dialogue aimed to build a shared understanding of how crop residues such as paddy straw and wheat straw can be transformed into low impact packaging materials while addressing environmental and economic challenges.

    Punjab and Haryana together generate over 35 million tonnes of crop residue annually. While a significant portion of this biomass is currently underutilised or burned, participants discussed how it could be repurposed as an industrial input to support clean air, reduce carbon emissions, and create additional income streams for farmers. The discussion positioned farmers as active partners in circular supply chains that extend beyond food production to sustainable materials.
    Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in the Punjab Government, said the state is consistently working toward sustainable crop residue management. He said such platforms help policymakers, industry, and farmers understand how residue can be used more effectively in value added industries while addressing environmental concerns and supporting farmer incomes. He added that India already has the technical capacity to produce pulp and paper from agricultural residue, and rising demand for sustainable packaging from e commerce, FMCG, and retail sectors creates an opportunity for regional economic growth and rural employment aligned with environmental priorities.

    India currently produces around 1.5 million tonnes of pulp and paper from agri residue across 23 mills, demonstrating technical feasibility at scale. With growing interest in sustainable packaging, agri fibre based paper and corrugated solutions were discussed as a viable pathway for reducing dependence on forest based raw materials.
    Shyam Singh Rana, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in the Haryana Government, said Haryana’s industrial base provides a strong foundation for circular manufacturing. He said the dialogue helped stakeholders understand how crop residue could be integrated into low carbon packaging supply chains in ways that benefit both industry and the environment. He highlighted that Haryana has strong crop residue management policies, abundant feedstock, and established pulp and paper clusters in Yamuna Nagar and Panipat, along with emerging biofuel and industrial infrastructure.

    Participants noted that Punjab’s feedstock availability and ex situ crop residue management policies complement Haryana’s industrial and processing strengths. Together, the two states were seen as well positioned to explore a regional circular bioeconomy model that connects farmers with processing industries and end markets, while addressing shared challenges such as stubble burning.
    Vinuta Gopal, Chief Executive Officer of Asar, said crop residue should be viewed as a valuable resource rather than waste. She said the dialogue focused on understanding how Punjab and Haryana could unlock this potential in ways that benefit farmers, reduce pressure on forests, and support India’s transition to low carbon materials.

    The discussion also identified key challenges requiring further assessment, including underutilised residue collection systems, limited participation of small and marginal farmers, weak linkages between collection and industrial use, and insufficient policy focus on packaging as a high value application of crop residue.
    Shruti Singh, Country Director of Canopy, said forest based supply chains for paper, packaging, and textiles are facing increasing climate risks. She said crop residue offers a practical low carbon alternative for India and that bringing governments, mills, farmers, innovators, and brands together was a step toward understanding what is needed to scale agri residue based circular supply chains in the region.
    Participants agreed on the need for continued engagement and discussed the possibility of forming a Punjab Haryana working group to assess infrastructure, policy, and investment requirements. The convening marked an initial step toward positioning crop residue as a resource for low carbon packaging and farmers as central partners in circular supply chains.
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  • Strong execution drives 77 percent revenue growth in Q3 FY26 at DEE Development Engineers

    Operating EBITDA rises sharply to ₹47.6 crore as improved utilisation and order inflows support profitability turnaround

    Mumbai, 3 February 2026: DEE Development Engineers Limited announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025, reporting a strong improvement across revenue, operating profitability, and earnings, supported by healthy execution momentum in its core piping and fittings business.
    Revenue from operations for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹286.7 crore, marking a year on year increase of 77 percent compared with ₹162 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Sequentially, revenue grew 6.2 percent from ₹270 crore in Q2 FY26. For the nine month period ended December 2025, revenue rose 44.3 percent year on year to ₹780.4 crore.

    Operating EBITDA for the quarter increased sharply to ₹47.6 crore from ₹5.7 crore in Q3 FY25, reflecting year on year growth of 740.9 percent. Operating EBITDA margin expanded to 16.6 percent from 3.5 percent a year earlier, driven by operating leverage, higher execution levels, and improved capacity utilisation. For the nine month period, operating EBITDA stood at ₹127.6 crore with a margin of 16.3 percent.
    Profit after tax for Q3 FY26 was reported at ₹18.6 crore, compared with a loss of ₹13.3 crore in the same quarter last year. For the nine month period, profit after tax increased to ₹49.5 crore from ₹12.1 crore in 9M FY25. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter stood at ₹2.7.

    During the quarter, the company received new order inflows of ₹251 crore, underscoring sustained demand from the power sector. As of 31 December 2025, the closing order book stood at ₹1,302.73 crore, providing strong visibility for execution in the coming quarters.
    DEE Development Engineers recorded a one time operational impact of ₹4.2 crore during Q3 FY26 due to the implementation of India’s new labour codes. Despite this impact, the company reported healthy profitability, supported by scale benefits and operating efficiencies. Excluding this adjustment, operating EBITDA and margins for the nine month period would have been higher.

    Commenting on the performance, Krishan Lalit Bansal, Chairman of DEE Development Engineers Limited, said, “During Q3 FY26, we delivered a strong set of operating and financial results, with healthy growth in revenue, Operating EBITDA, and PAT, driven by robust execution in our pipe and fitting segment catering to the oil and gas sector. At a macro level, India’s capital expenditure cycle is gaining momentum across infrastructure, energy, and industrial segments, supporting demand for project execution and capacity expansion.”
    He added that while the new labour codes resulted in a one time accounting impact during the quarter, the changes are expected to support workforce resilience and employee security over time.

    In the core business excluding the power generation division, the Anjar Pipe Fabrication Unit, which commenced operations in September 2025, was fully operational during the quarter and benefited from rising utilisation levels, supporting margin expansion. The Anjar Seamless Pipe Plant remains on track for commercialisation in the current quarter, which is expected to further strengthen execution capacity in high growth segments.
    In the non core power generation segment, tariff revision matters remain under litigation, and the company is pursuing restructuring initiatives aimed at improving long term sustainability and operational efficiency.
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  • Mumbai Hosts AD100 2026 Ceremony Honouring Excellence in Architecture and Design

    The annual AD India showcase presented by Asian Paints recognised 100 leading architects and interior designers, introduced 18 new entrants, and awarded Vikas Dilawari Architects and Romi Khosla Design Studios at Taj Lands End.

    Mumbai, 2 February 2026: AD India hosted the 2026 edition of AD100, its definitive annual list spotlighting the most influential architects and interior designers working across India and the subcontinent. Presented by Asian Paints and supported by Haique Luxury Surfaces and Siemens, the event was held at Taj Lands End and brought together leaders from architecture, interiors, culture, art, and design.
    The AD100 2026 list featured 18 new entries, reflecting the arrival of emerging practices whose work is introducing fresh ideas and approaches to contemporary design. Alongside these new names, the list also recognised established practitioners whose work continues to shape architectural and interior discourse across the region. The honourees were felicitated at an exclusive gathering attended by industry figures including Nozer Wadia, Abha Narain Lambah, Ashiesh Shah, Vinita Chaitanya, and Annkur Khosla.

    Mrinalini Ghadiok, Head of Editorial Content at AD India, said she has long viewed AD100 as a record of where Indian architecture and design position themselves at a given moment. She added that encountering the list from within during her first year in the role felt particularly meaningful, noting that the 2026 edition makes space for continuity and legacy while also recognising practices that are questioning norms and extending the vocabulary of design.
    Amit Syngle, Managing Director and CEO of Asian Paints Ltd, spoke about the importance of material understanding in design. He said that innovation is not limited to new products but also includes new ways of thinking and seeing, adding that sustained inquiry and material intelligence will shape the next generation of spaces and surfaces.

    The evening also recognised distinguished contributions through Excellence Awards. Romi Khosla Design Studios received the Excellence Award for a Cultural Institution for the M.F. Husain Museum in Doha, while Vikas Dilawari Architects were honoured with the Excellence Award for Architectural Restoration.
    Peer to Peer awards were presented to Pinakin Patel, Earthscape Studios, Kunal Maniar and Associates, Shonan Purie Trehan, and Grounded, acknowledging recognition from fellow professionals within the architecture and design community.

    The AD100 trophy reflects architectural values through its form and materiality. Crafted from engineered stone, its monolithic silhouette and natural grey finish draw inspiration from architecture in its most enduring state, representing legacy, material honesty, and clarity of vision shared by the AD100 community.
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  • Belrise completes merger of group companies as manufacturing scale increases and aerospace ambitions take shape

    Consolidation adds ₹1,000 crore revenue while the company makes its first global aerospace acquisition and deepens defence capabilities

    Belrise Industries Limited said it has merged two profitable group companies, Badve Autocomps and Eximius Infra Tech, into the listed entity as part of its plan to build a larger and more diversified precision engineering platform, while simultaneously scaling its presence in defence and aerospace manufacturing.
    The merger brings together two operating businesses with strong financial performance. Badve Autocomps reported revenues of ₹1,421 crore, EBITDA of ₹187 crore with margins of 13.2 percent, and profit after tax of ₹79 crore. Eximius Infra Tech recorded revenues of ₹696 crore, EBITDA of ₹85 crore with margins of 12.2 percent, and profit after tax of ₹33 crore. After related party eliminations, the consolidation is expected to add approximately ₹1,000 crore in revenue, ₹272 crore in EBITDA, and ₹112 crore in profit after tax to the combined entity.

    Shrikant Badve, Managing Director of Belrise Industries Limited, said the merger was central to simplifying the group structure and expanding manufacturing depth. “The merger of Badve Autocomps and Eximius Infra Tech with Belrise Industries is a defining step in simplifying our group structure and building a larger, more integrated manufacturing platform. This gives us the scale and capability to engage OEMs more deeply and move further up the value chain as a system level supplier. This consolidation was a key commitment articulated in our DRHP at the time of our IPO, and with this merger, we have delivered on that promise.”
    Executed at close to book value, the transaction implies a price to earnings multiple of 8.3 times for the merged entities on an FY25 basis, compared with 30.9 times for the listed entity on a trailing twelve month basis. The company said this would result in immediate earnings per share accretion for shareholders. EY acted as the independent registered valuer for the transaction, while JM Financial provided the fairness opinion. The merger is also expected to reduce related party transactions by approximately ₹1,152 crore.

    Following the consolidation, Belrise is expected to emerge as one of the largest players in India’s two wheeler plastic components segment with an estimated market share of around 25 percent. The company expects content per vehicle to rise by over ₹3,000 in two wheelers, or about 20 percent, supported by a broader range of engineered plastic components and integrated system offerings. Wallet share among existing OEM customers is expected to increase by 30 percent, while about 34 percent of incremental revenue post merger is projected to come from passenger and commercial vehicle segments, supporting diversification beyond two wheelers.
    Alongside the merger, Belrise has completed its first international acquisition in aerospace through the purchase of SDM, a Europe based manufacturer of high precision machined components for aero structures, aero engines, and robotics. The acquisition gives Belrise direct access to global aerospace supply chains, including programmes linked to the world’s largest commercial aircraft manufacturer and a leading French fighter aircraft OEM. SDM is expected to generate revenues of approximately €3 to €4 million in FY27, forming the base of Belrise’s longer term aerospace strategy.

    The company has also entered a strategic collaboration with Israel based Plasan Sasa to localise advanced armoured vehicle technologies and the Autonomous Electric Mission Module in India, with initial assembly planned domestically and a pathway into Plasan’s global manufacturing ecosystem.

    Swastid Badve, Chief of Staff to the Managing Director of Belrise Industries Limited, said the aerospace and defence initiatives marked a significant step for the group. “The acquisition of SDM represents a critical inflection point in Belrise’s expansion into high precision, safety critical aerospace manufacturing. SDM’s capabilities and its presence in global aerospace supply chains provide us immediate access to international programmes and a strong foundation to build an export oriented aerospace platform from India. Our collaboration with Plasan Sasa further complements this strategy as we selectively scale our presence in defence applications through localisation and advanced manufacturing.”
    Belrise Industries Limited is an India based automotive component manufacturer headquartered in Pune, providing safety critical systems and engineering solutions across two wheelers, three wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and agri vehicles. The company’s portfolio includes metal chassis systems, polymer components, suspension systems, body in white components, and exhaust systems. Its products are powertrain agnostic, serving both electric and internal combustion engine platforms. Belrise operates 21 manufacturing facilities across nine states and supplies to more than 30 OEMs, while also expanding into aerospace, defence, and renewable energy segments through its precision engineering capabilities.
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  • Global Brand Growth Research Draws Indian Marketers as Ehrenberg-Bass Scientist Visits Delhi and Mumbai

    Senior Marketing Scientist Justin Cohen leads closed-door sessions and masterclasses in India, sharing evidence-based insights on long-term brand growth and marketing effectiveness

    Justin Cohen, Senior Marketing Scientist at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science at the University of Adelaide, recently visited India to engage with senior marketing leaders across Delhi and Mumbai, sharing the Institute’s latest global research on how brands grow. The sessions focused on the widely cited Laws of Brand Growth, a body of evidence-based principles that explain how sustainable growth is driven by building mental and physical availability, reaching all category buyers, and using distinctive brand assets consistently over time.
    During his India visit, Cohen conducted a series of masterclasses and closed-door discussions with marketing leaders, where conversations centred on moving away from short-term performance-led tactics towards long-term, broad-reach strategies grounded in scientific research. He said that India’s marketing community is demonstrating a growing appetite for evidence-based decision-making, noting that long-term brand building delivers more predictable and scalable business outcomes across markets and categories.

    Cohen also shared insights from recent global studies undertaken by the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, highlighting how brands that invest in consistency, reach and availability are better positioned to translate marketing effectiveness into sustained commercial impact. He said it was encouraging to see Indian marketers actively questioning traditional assumptions and engaging with research-led frameworks to guide growth strategies.
    As part of the visit, Cohen led an exclusive workshop in Mumbai with the team and select clients of Admatazz, where discussions focused on applying the Ehrenberg-Bass growth framework to real-world marketing and business challenges. Reflecting on these interactions, Cohen said the conversations indicated a clear shift towards long-term brand thinking, with organisations increasingly looking beyond immediate metrics and embracing proven principles to build enduring brands.

    The visit underscored the growing relevance of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute’s research in the Indian market, as brands seek scalable, scientifically grounded approaches to marketing effectiveness. During the sessions, Cohen also introduced the Institute’s How Brands Grow Live! for Executives programme, which brings together the latest Ehrenberg-Bass research with practical application for senior business leaders.

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  • Power Trading Hits Record High as Indian Energy Exchange Clocks 13,050 MU in January 2026

    Indian Energy Exchange reports 19.6% year-on-year growth in traded volumes, strong Real-Time Market performance and lower DAM and RTM prices amid improved power supply liquidity

    Indian Energy Exchange recorded its highest-ever monthly electricity traded volume in January 2026, with total volumes reaching 13,050 million units, marking a 19.6% increase compared to the same period last year. During the month, a total of 23.91 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were also traded on the exchange.
    According to government data released in January 2026, India’s overall energy consumption stood at 142.74 billion units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.8%. Higher availability of power from hydro, wind and solar sources, combined with sustained coal-based generation, led to improved supply liquidity on the exchange platform. This resulted in a notable decline in market prices across segments. The market clearing price in the Day Ahead Market averaged ₹3.86 per unit during the month, lower by 12.9% year-on-year, while the Real Time Market price averaged ₹3.72 per unit, a decline of 15.9% compared to January 2025.

    The lower prices enabled distribution companies as well as commercial and industrial consumers to meet demand at more competitive rates and replace higher-cost power through exchange-based procurement.
    In the electricity market segments, the Day Ahead Market achieved traded volumes of 6,182 million units in January 2026, compared with 6,015 million units in January 2025, registering a growth of 2.8% year-on-year. The Real Time Market recorded a sharp increase, with volumes rising to 4,638 million units from 3,036 million units a year earlier, reflecting a 52.8% year-on-year growth.

    The Day Ahead Contingency and Term Ahead Market, which includes contingency, daily, weekly and monthly contracts of up to three months, traded 1,397 million units during the month, up from 1,107 million units in January 2025, representing an increase of 26.2% year-on-year.
    In the green power segment, the IEX Green Market, which comprises the Green Day Ahead and Green Term Ahead Market segments, achieved traded volumes of 832 million units in January 2026, compared to 752 million units in the corresponding period last year, reflecting a growth of 10.7%. The weighted average price in the Green Day Ahead Market stood at ₹4.06 per unit during the month, lower by 12.5% year-on-year.

    The Renewable Energy Certificate market saw a total of 23.91 lakh RECs traded during the trading sessions held on 14 January and 28 January 2026, at clearing prices of ₹339 per REC and ₹333 per REC respectively. REC traded volumes declined by 37.1% on a year-on-year basis. The next REC trading sessions on the exchange are scheduled for 11 February and 25 February 2026.

    Power Trading Hits Record High as Indian Energy Exchange Clocks 13,050 MU in January 2026
    Indian Energy Exchange reports 19.6% year-on-year growth in traded volumes, strong Real-Time Market performance and lower DAM and RTM prices amid improved power supply liquidity
    Indian Energy Exchange recorded its highest-ever monthly electricity traded volume in January 2026, with total volumes reaching 13,050 million units, marking a 19.6% increase compared to the same period last year. During the month, a total of 23.91 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were also traded on the exchange.

    According to government data released in January 2026, India’s overall energy consumption stood at 142.74 billion units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.8%. Higher availability of power from hydro, wind and solar sources, combined with sustained coal-based generation, led to improved supply liquidity on the exchange platform. This resulted in a notable decline in market prices across segments. The market clearing price in the Day Ahead Market averaged ₹3.86 per unit during the month, lower by 12.9% year-on-year, while the Real Time Market price averaged ₹3.72 per unit, a decline of 15.9% compared to January 2025.
    The lower prices enabled distribution companies as well as commercial and industrial consumers to meet demand at more competitive rates and replace higher-cost power through exchange-based procurement.

    In the electricity market segments, the Day Ahead Market achieved traded volumes of 6,182 million units in January 2026, compared with 6,015 million units in January 2025, registering a growth of 2.8% year-on-year. The Real Time Market recorded a sharp increase, with volumes rising to 4,638 million units from 3,036 million units a year earlier, reflecting a 52.8% year-on-year growth.
    The Day Ahead Contingency and Term Ahead Market, which includes contingency, daily, weekly and monthly contracts of up to three months, traded 1,397 million units during the month, up from 1,107 million units in January 2025, representing an increase of 26.2% year-on-year.
    In the green power segment, the IEX Green Market, which comprises the Green Day Ahead and Green Term Ahead Market segments, achieved traded volumes of 832 million units in January 2026, compared to 752 million units in the corresponding period last year, reflecting a growth of 10.7%. The weighted average price in the Green Day Ahead Market stood at ₹4.06 per unit during the month, lower by 12.5% year-on-year.
    The Renewable Energy Certificate market saw a total of 23.91 lakh RECs traded during the trading sessions held on 14 January and 28 January 2026, at clearing prices of ₹339 per REC and ₹333 per REC respectively. REC traded volumes declined by 37.1% on a year-on-year basis. The next REC trading sessions on the exchange are scheduled for 11 February and 25 February 2026.
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  • Cosmo PPF, Cosmo Consumer, Cosmo First Unveil Gold+ and Silver Paint Protection Films at Automechanika 2026

    Cosmo PPF showcases complete automotive protection portfolio at Automechanika New Delhi, featuring new Gold+ and Silver PPF ranges alongside window films and coatings

    Cosmo Consumer, the consumer-facing vertical of Cosmo First, announced the launch of two new paint protection film solutions for the automobile industry at Automechanika, while showcasing its complete portfolio of automotive protection products at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka. The exhibition, held from 5 to 7 January, brought together installers, detailers, distributors and automotive professionals from across the country.
    The new introductions include Gold+ and Silver paint protection films, expanding Cosmo PPF’s offering across different protection levels and finish preferences. The Matte and Black variants are backed by a five-year warranty and were formally presented at the exhibition. As part of its tiered product strategy, Gold Plus is positioned with a seven-year warranty, while the Silver range carries a three-year warranty. The Gold+ PPF has been manufactured using high-grade TPU and adhesive systems to deliver enhanced protection and long-term durability suited to Indian driving conditions.

    Leading with Cosmo PPF on the event fascia, the company presented its expanding portfolio of automotive solutions, including paint protection films, automotive window film kits, and coatings and compounds. The showcase reflected Cosmo Consumer’s focus on addressing both functional protection requirements and evolving aesthetic preferences within India’s growing auto detailing and aftermarket segment.
    Commenting on the development, Abhineesh Das, Business Head – Sunshield and PPF, said that Automechanika provided an opportunity to present the full width of Cosmo PPF’s automotive protection portfolio on a single platform. He said the company is outlining a clear product structure through defined tiers and warranty coverage, while building quality Made-in-India products for installers, detailing studios and customers in response to rising demand and more specialised needs in the aftermarket.

    Automechanika New Delhi served as a key platform for Cosmo PPF to engage directly with industry stakeholders and formally introduce niche products aligned with market requirements. The participation and full-range display underscored the company’s strategy of expanding its automotive solutions with an emphasis on clear segmentation, defined warranty frameworks, sustainability and suitability for everyday Indian usage.

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  • Amity Global School Noida Student Reyansh Aggarwal Secures Four Medals at Inter-Academy Gymnastics Meet

    Grade P1 student Reyansh Aggarwal of Amity Global School Noida wins three Gold and one Silver medal at the 2nd Rise Inter Academy Gymnastics Competition hosted by Rise Sportyze

    Amity Global School Noida has recorded a strong showing at the 2nd Rise Inter Academy Gymnastics Competition, with one of its youngest students earning multiple podium finishes. Reyansh Aggarwal, a Grade P1 student, won a total of four medals at the competition, underlining the school’s emphasis on holistic development through both academics and sports.
    The inter-academy event, hosted by Rise Sportyze, brought together young gymnasts from various academies, providing a platform for early-age athletes to demonstrate their skills and competitive readiness.

    Reyansh Aggarwal secured three Gold medals and one Silver medal across multiple events, impressing judges with his poise, flexibility and control. Competing against participants from different academies, he demonstrated consistency and composure beyond his age, earning appreciation from coaches and judges present at the event.
    The competition enabled young gymnasts to test their abilities in a structured environment, encouraging participation in organised sports at an early stage and fostering confidence through performance.

    Commenting on the achievement, Amita Chauhan, Chairperson of Amity Group of Schools, said that the institution was extremely proud of Reyansh’s success at such a young age. She stated that nurturing sporting ability alongside academics plays a crucial role in developing discipline, self-assurance and well-rounded individuals, and that early exposure to sports is a key part of the school’s educational philosophy.
    Amity Global School Noida is recognised for its emphasis on balanced child development through academics, sports and a wide range of co-curricular activities. School representatives noted that competitions such as this provide essential exposure for young students, helping them develop confidence, resilience and life skills that support academic growth as well.

    Reyansh’s achievement was acknowledged by the school community, with representatives congratulating him and highlighting the importance of family support in nurturing young talent.
    The strong performance at the inter-academy gymnastics competition reflects Amity Global School Noida’s continued focus on integrating physical education into early learning. By encouraging participation in sports from a young age, the school aims to create opportunities that help students build confidence, discipline and a foundation for long-term success.
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