Author: M Prakash

Sanofi India Limited (SIL) today announced the appointment of Deepak Arora as its Managing Director, effective October 27, 2025, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Deepak will lead Sanofi India’s business strategy in line with the company’s global vision, focusing on innovation, agility, and operational excellence. He will also strengthen Sanofi’s culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across the organization. With over three decades of global experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, Deepak has held senior roles across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, driving growth and transformation in multinational companies. Welcoming his appointment, Aditya Narayan, Chairman…

Hexaware Technologies [NSE: HEXT] has appointed Eravi Gopan as President and Global Head – High Tech, Products, and Platforms, responsible for driving global strategy, growth, and client success across the vertical. Eravi brings extensive experience in SaaS, AI, and technology services, having led high-growth teams across startups and global enterprises. He previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at a Google Ventures-backed SaaS platform and as Chief Commercial Officer at an Accel Ventures-backed AI firm. Earlier, during his long tenure at Wipro, he built and scaled several global technology businesses, most recently as Global Business Head for Platforms and Software Products.…

India’s e-commerce sector recorded a 24% year-on-year (YoY) growth in order volumes and a 23% rise in gross merchandise value (GMV) during the 2025 Diwali festive season, according to Unicommerce, India’s leading e-commerce enablement SaaS platform. Based on insights from over 150 million transactions processed through Unicommerce’s Uniware platform, Tier II and III cities contributed 55% of total orders, underscoring the continued rise of digital shopping beyond metros. Quick commerce emerged as the standout performer with 120% YoY growth, while brand websites registered a 33% increase in order volumes. Marketplaces continued to dominate overall purchases, growing 8% YoY and accounting…

Meesho Limited, a Bangalore-based homegrown e-commerce platform, has filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP I) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprising a fresh issue of shares worth ₹4,250 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 17.56 crore equity shares by existing investors and promoters. Key selling shareholders include Elevation Capital, Peak XV Partners, Venture Highway, Y Combinator, Golden Summit, VH Capital, and founders Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Kumar. The company intends to use the IPO proceeds to fund technology and AI investments, cloud infrastructure, marketing…

TVS Motor Company has launched the all-new TVS Apache RTX, marking its entry into the adventure rally tourer segment with a motorcycle engineered for performance, endurance, and exploration. Priced at an introductory ₹1,99,000, the Apache RTX debuts the company’s Next-Gen RT-XD4 engine platform, entirely designed and developed in-house. Carrying forward the racing DNA of the Apache brand, trusted by over six million riders globally, the TVS Apache RTX blends track-bred performance with long-distance comfort to create a new benchmark in adventure touring. Powered by a 299.1 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine, the motorcycle delivers 36 PS at 9,000 rpm and…

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the all-new G 450d, marking a historic first for the country — the G-Class lineup is now available in diesel, petrol, and electric powertrains. Priced from ₹2.90 crore (ex-showroom, India), only 50 exclusive units will be available in the first phase. Powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder diesel engine paired with 48V mild hybrid technology, the G 450d delivers 270 kW (367 hp) and 750 Nm of torque, with an additional 15 kW electric boost. The SUV accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h, combining performance with efficiency.…

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance business, accounting, and finance education worldwide. Under the partnership, the two global bodies will collaborate on research initiatives around the future of work, employability, social impact, and career development, while also exploring the influence of AI on learning and education. The alliance will further support universities and promote stronger connections between academia and industry. Helen Brand, Chief Executive of ACCA, said the partnership reflects the changing role of accountants who now drive sustainability,…

Toronto/Bengaluru, October 23, 2025: Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., has received Health Canada’s Notice of Compliance for Yesintek™ (ustekinumab injection) and Yesintek™ I.V., biosimilars to Stelara® and Stelara® I.V. Approved on October 17, 2025, Yesintek will be commercially available in Canada by mid-October. The therapies are indicated for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (adults and children 6–17 years), active psoriatic arthritis (adults), and moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (adults). Health Canada’s decision followed a comprehensive review confirming comparable efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity with the reference product. Yesintek will be accessible via the…

Sify Infinit Spaces Limited, one of India’s leading data centre colocation service providers by built IT capacity, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch the country’s first data centre IPO. The proposed issue comprises a fresh issue of ₹2,500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹1,200 crore, with existing investors Kotak Data Center Fund and Kotak Special Situations Fund offloading ₹643 crore and ₹557 crore, respectively. The company may also consider a ₹500 crore pre-IPO placement, which would reduce the size of the fresh issue if…

~ India becomes the first market globally to debut BenQ’s 27” 4K professional monitor ~ BenQ, a global leader in professional visual display technology, unveiled the PD2770U, its first-ever 27-inch 4K professional monitor featuring an integrated color calibration system, at Broadcast India 2025. Marking a global first, India was chosen as the launch market for this breakthrough innovation aimed at redefining studio-grade color precision and consistency. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India, said, “Achieving professional color accuracy has traditionally required costly external calibrators and complex setups. With the PD2770U, BenQ has built this capability directly into the display, empowering creators…