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Efforts to build inclusive and mentally healthy workplaces in India are gaining momentum as organisations increasingly recognise that mental health and inclusion must go hand in hand. Experts emphasise that for LGBTQIA+ employees, workplace wellbeing is closely linked to identity, belonging, and the freedom to express their authentic selves without fear of judgement or discrimination. Progressive companies are moving beyond generic mental health frameworks and adopting policies that acknowledge diverse employee experiences shaped by gender, sexuality, disability, and neurodiversity. Measures such as extending healthcare benefits to partners, ensuring access to mental health professionals familiar with LGBTQIA+ concerns, creating gender-affirmation policies,…

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR) on Monday announced the commencement of operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu’s Ranipet district. The plant marks the first phase of a greenfield project that will produce next-generation vehicles, including electric vehicles, for both Tata Motors and JLR brands. The first vehicle to roll out from the facility is the locally manufactured Range Rover Evoque, a globally popular luxury SUV known for its premium design and craftsmanship. The plant was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in the…

Global hospitality major Hyatt has appointed S. Vidyashankar as the Regional Vice President of Human Resources for India and Southwest Asia, reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand across the region. With over 23 years of experience in hospitality human resources, including more than two decades with Hyatt, Vidyashankar is expected to play a key role in shaping the company’s regional people strategy. In his new role, he will work closely with regional and hotel leadership teams to strengthen leadership capabilities, nurture talent, and promote people practices aligned with Hyatt’s global purpose and values. The focus will…

Berger Paints India Limited reported largely stable revenue growth for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, even as profits declined due to scale effects, continued brand investments and market uncertainties. According to the company’s Q3 results, consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹2,984 crore, marginally up 0.3% from ₹2,975.1 crore in the same quarter last year. EBITDA remained almost flat at ₹471 crore, while net profit fell 8.3% year-on-year to ₹271.3 crore. On a standalone basis, revenue rose 0.4% to ₹2,595 crore, while net profit declined 2.5% to ₹298.4 crore. For the nine-month period ended December 2025, consolidated revenue grew…

Experts have cautioned that compressing compliance timelines under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules could strain businesses and weaken investor confidence, particularly in the startup ecosystem. The concerns were raised during a media briefing hosted by InGovern Research Services. While industry stakeholders broadly welcomed the intent to strengthen data privacy, speakers warned that advancing implementation timelines from the originally proposed 18 months to 12 months — and in some cases immediate enforcement — could impose disproportionate operational and financial burdens. They stressed that DPDP compliance requires deep changes in technology architecture, governance systems and internal processes, not just paperwork.…

Seagram’s Royal Stag BoomBox, the popular experiential music festival known for blending Bollywood melodies with hip-hop beats, is returning with its fourth season, promising its biggest edition yet. The multi-city tour will travel across four major youth hubs—Kolkata, Vizag, Mumbai and Mohali—bringing together leading Indian music artists and immersive fan experiences. Season 4 will begin in Kolkata on February 21, followed by Vizag on March 7, Mumbai on March 14 and Mohali on March 28. The festival will feature a star-studded line-up including Badshah, Armaan Malik, Divine, Neeti Mohan, Nikhita Gandhi, Rashmeet Kaur, Sreerama Chandra and legendary rock band Fossils.…

Nestlé India celebrated the completion of 50 years of MAGGI in India with the unveiling of a commemorative postage stamp, highlighting the brand’s long-standing presence in the country’s processed food market. The stamp was unveiled by Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India, along with Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries. The commemorative stamp honours MAGGI’s five-decade journey, during which the brand expanded from instant noodles to a wide portfolio that includes masalas, sauces, soups and ready-to-cook products. The initiative, titled “50 Years of Togetherness,” recognises the brand’s role in shaping convenience food consumption across generations…

ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits company and a subsidiary of Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD), on Wednesday announced the launch of its ultra-exclusive luxury series, ‘The Collective’, with the debut of a rare 34-year-old Speyside Single Malt Scotch whisky distilled at the Macallan Distillery in 1991. Co-founded by actor Ranveer Singh, the company has released only 60 hand-crafted and individually numbered bottles, each priced at ₹11 lakh (MRP in Maharashtra for 700 ml). The limited edition is being introduced as part of ABD Maestro’s strategy to position India as a key market for rare collectible spirits.…

Coca-Cola India’s flagship billion-dollar beverage brand Thums Up has launched a new high-energy “Taste the Thunder” anthem featuring rapper Hanumankind and singer Vishal Dadlani, marking a major push to strengthen youth engagement ahead of the summer season. The anthem, built around the line “Aaj Kuch Toofani Kartein Hain,” was unveiled at an invite-only showcase in Mumbai attended by the artists along with director Bijoy Shetty, lyricist Varun Grover, and composer Sushin Shyam. Conceptualised by WPP Ogilvy and produced with Universal Music Group, the track blends Hanumankind’s English rap with Dadlani’s powerful vocals, while the video features cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and…

Senior professionals are leading India’s artificial intelligence (AI) upskilling wave, with individuals having over 15 years of work experience accounting for more than 40% of all GenAI and AI/ML enrolments in 2025, according to new insights released by edtech firm Great Learning. The analysis, based on behavioural data from over one million learners, highlights how AI skills are increasingly becoming essential for leadership roles and strategic decision-making across industries. The report shows that AI and Machine Learning remained the most sought-after domain in 2025, recording a 17% year-on-year increase in demand, followed by Data Science, Software Development, Cloud Computing, and…