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  • Digital Green Trust and SERP Sign MoU to Strengthen Digital Capacity of Women-led Farmer Institutions in Andhra Pradesh

    Digital Green Trust and SERP Sign MoU to Strengthen Digital Capacity of Women-led Farmer Institutions in Andhra Pradesh

    Andhra Pradesh | March 12, 2026: On the occasion of International Women’s Day celebrations held in Amaravati, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between Digital Green Trust and the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP), Government of Andhra Pradesh. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, who attended the event as the Chief Guest.

    The MoU exchange took place during the State Level International Women’s Day Celebrations – 2026, at the Parade Grounds in Amaravati, which focused on women’s entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and welfare initiatives. The event brought together government departments, development partners, and women-led enterprises, and featured announcements on promoting women entrepreneurs, strengthening SHG enterprises, and expanding market opportunities for women-led businesses across the state.

    The collaboration aims to strengthen the digital capacity of women-led Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) promoted by SERP. Through this partnership, Digital Green will support the adoption of digital tools to improve business management, market access, and data-driven decision-making. The initiative will also promote climate-supported agricultural innovations and strengthen linkages with the broader agricultural ecosystem.

    As part of the collaboration, Digital Green will introduce and support the use of FarmerChat, a multilingual, multimodal AI powered platform that helps farmers to access timely, contextual, hyperlocal and climate-smart crop advisories, weather updates, product information, and climate-smart agriculture practices. This platform is expected to enhance engagement between farmers and FPOs.

    On this partnership, Ms Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, Digital Green Trust, said, “Women farmers constitute a significant proportion of the agricultural workforce in rural India, which makes it crucial to strengthen their access to knowledge, resources, and institutional support. Our continued collaboration with SERP strengthens our commitment to ensuring that digital technology reaches smallholder farmers, especially women, at scale. AI-powered platforms like FarmerChat are scalable while operating at only a fraction of the cost of traditional extension systems. By combining SERP’s grassroots network with Digital Green’s farmer-centric digital innovations, we aim to create a more inclusive and resilient agricultural ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh.”

    Digital Green has had a longstanding collaboration with SERP, including work across the then state of Andhra Pradesh from 2011–2014 to support smallholder farmers through technology-enabled extension. The freshly signed MoU reflects a renewed commitment to our shared goals of empowering smallholder farmers with state-of-the-art digital technologies and strengthening community-led agricultural extension systems.

    Additionally, Digital Green’s enterprise-facing platforms will be deployed for FPOs to help manage shareholder data, track business operations, and maintain institutional records. The partnership will also establish a network of state-level Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) to build the capacity of FPO functionaries and support data-driven decision-making.

    Under the initiative:

    • 33 FPOs across 11 districts will be capacitated and will use the FarmerChat and other digital platforms.
    • More than 460 cadres will be trained on FarmerChat and other digital platforms.
    • Over 50,000 farmers will use the FarmerChat application to access timely, contextual climate-smart advisories.
    • More than 250 functionaries will be trained on data-based business models.

    The initiative is expected to contribute to improved livelihoods and create sustainable economic opportunities for rural women by strengthening the institutional and digital capabilities of women-led farmer organizations.

    Key participants at the MoU exchange included:

    • Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (Chief Guest)
    • Gummadi Sandhya Rani, Minister for Women & Child Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
    • Vangalapudi Anitha, Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh
    • Vakati Karuna, IAS, Chief Executive Officer, SERP, Andhra Pradesh

    Officials from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), MSME, SERP, Farm Livelihoods, including Ms M. Mahitha, Additional Director, SERP Andhra Pradesh, Farm Livelihoods, and Shri Sriramulu Naidu, Additional Chief Executive Officer-SERP Andhra Pradesh, were also present during the exchange.

    About Digital Green Trust

    Digital Green is a social impact organization helping farmers harness technology and data to build resilient and prosperous communities. Founded in 2008 out of Microsoft Research, it began with a video-based approach that transformed how agricultural advisory reached rural communities. Over the years, the organization has partnered with governments, the private sector, and civil society to scale digital tools and AI-driven platforms across India. To date, Digital Green, in India, has reached 5.5 million smallholder farmers (50% women), trained more than 100,000 frontline workers (52% women), and supported hundreds of farmer groups in producing and sharing localized videos in 26 languages. Building on 18 years of experience, it is now advancing a farmer-responsive, AI-enabled model of extension. In 2024, Digital Green launched FarmerChat, an open-source, AI-powered solution designed to strengthen public systems and deliver climate-smart, hyperlocal guidance in farmers’ own languages. In India, the tool has reached more than 600,000 users (45% women) across 9 states, who have asked millions of queries.

     

  • Stanford Seed Hosts “Building a Company That Scales” Leadership Event in Kochi

    Stanford Seed Hosts “Building a Company That Scales” Leadership Event in Kochi

    Kochi, 2026: The Stanford Graduate School of Business, through its Stanford Seed initiative, will host an exclusive leadership conversation titled “Building a Company That Scales: Beyond Founder-Driven Growth” in Kochi on March 16 at Crowne Plaza Kochi.

    The event, scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, will bring together founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to discuss how companies can transition from founder-led operations to scalable, institution-driven organizations.

    Industry Leaders to Share Insights

    The session will feature Rahul Mamman, Director at MPC Pharma, who will share his experience in building and scaling a growth-stage company. He will also discuss the key challenges founders face while transitioning from founder-driven management to structured, system-led growth.

    The discussion will be followed by an introduction to the Stanford Seed Transformation Program by Harish Arnezath, Regional Director, Stanford Seed South Asia.

    About the Stanford Seed Transformation Program

    The Stanford Seed Transformation Program is a 10-month leadership program designed for founders and CEOs of growth-stage companies with annual revenues ranging between $300,000 and $15 million.

    The program focuses on strengthening leadership capabilities, refining business strategies, and building operational systems that enable companies to scale effectively beyond the founder’s direct involvement.

    Building Sustainable and Scalable Businesses

    Speaking about the initiative, Harish Arnezath said many founders eventually reach a stage where business growth requires stronger systems and leadership structures.

    “Many founders reach a stage where growth demands stronger systems, leadership depth, and a shift from founder-driven decision-making to institution-building. Through Stanford Seed, we aim to equip entrepreneurs with the frameworks and support they need to scale sustainably,” he said.

    Supporting Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets

    Stanford Seed, an initiative of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, works with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to help build thriving enterprises that create jobs and drive economic growth. Through business education, mentorship, and leadership training, the program supports founders in building strong and scalable organizations capable of delivering long-term impact.

    Event Participation and Registration

    Participation in the Kochi leadership conversation is free for eligible founders and CEOs, though seating is limited.

    Event Registration Link:
    https://calendly.com/stp-south-asia-events/kochi2026?month=2026-03

  • Splitsvilla & Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan Fame Ayaaz Ahmed Explores a Dark Grey Character in Onkar Films & Productions’ “Boss Mafia Took Me”

    Splitsvilla & Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan Fame Ayaaz Ahmed Explores a Dark Grey Character in Onkar Films & Productions’ “Boss Mafia Took Me”

    The micro mini series format has rapidly evolved in the digital entertainment space, becoming one of the most exciting storytelling formats for audiences today. With short, gripping narratives and diverse genres, these series are giving actors a fresh platform to experiment with layered characters and unconventional roles. One such powerful performance comes from Ayaaz Ahmed, who takes on a striking grey role in Boss Mafia Took Me, produced by Onkar Films & Productions.

    Known for his appearances in Splitsvilla and the popular youth show Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan, Ayaaz Ahmed surprises audiences with a darker and more intense avatar in this gripping series. Produced by Manish Shukla and directed by Dev Dutt Guptta, the series also stars Neha Rajput, Shanaya Singh, and Tarun Sharma.

    The story revolves around Vaidehi, a helpless girl who is betrayed by her boyfriend Dev. Her life takes a dangerous turn when she is kidnapped by a ruthless mafia boss—played by Ayaaz Ahmad—who pulls her into a dark world of revenge and power while trying to settle a deadly score. As the story unfolds, hatred slowly turns into obsession and their lives spiral into a complex battle between love, control, and hidden secrets.

    Speaking about portraying this layered character, Ayaaz Ahmed shared that the role allowed him to step into a completely different zone as an actor.
    “This grey character was something very different and unique for me. It’s not a typical hero or villain—it has many layers, which made it very exciting to play. I had great fun shooting for it. Micro mini-series are evolving rapidly and have become a new OTT-style storytelling format that audiences are really enjoying. It also gives actors the chance to explore various genres and experiment with characters in a short format,” he said.

    With nearly 70 successful series to its credit, Onkar Films & Productions is steadily moving toward the milestone of 100 series. Among its growing catalogue, “Boss Mafia Took Me” has already emerged as one of the most-loved series on Kuku FM, proving once again that engaging storytelling in compact formats strikes the right chord with audiences.

  • Seerat Kapoor Speaks Out on Professional Integrity: “Work Is Remembered Long After the Cameras Stop Rolling”

    Seerat Kapoor Speaks Out on Professional Integrity: “Work Is Remembered Long After the Cameras Stop Rolling”

  • Navveen Sharma Plays a Complex Role in Onkar Films’ Romantic Micro Series Valentine Billionaire

    Navveen Sharma Plays a Complex Role in Onkar Films’ Romantic Micro Series Valentine Billionaire

    A New Entry in the Growing Micro Mini Series Space

    The rapidly expanding world of digital micro mini series has welcomed an engaging new addition with “Valentine Billionaire,” a romantic drama produced by Onkar Films & Studio and producer Manish Shukla. Blending romance, betrayal, and emotional conflict, the series is already attracting attention for its gripping narrative and compelling performances.

    Navveen Sharma Leads the Story as Akash

    At the center of the story is Navveen Sharma, who plays Akash, a seemingly simple toy-store employee whose life takes an unexpected turn. His world changes dramatically when he becomes entangled in the complicated life of a fallen cricket legend.

    As the narrative unfolds, an unexpected pregnancy links their destinies, pushing Akash into a storm of responsibilities, secrets, and emotional turmoil that reshape his life.

    A Character Filled with Complexity and Emotion

    Navveen Sharma brings depth and nuance to Akash’s character, balancing romantic charm with subtle grey shades that make the role more layered. The story intensifies when Akash begins developing feelings for another woman, creating a complex love triangle that adds emotional tension to the narrative.

    A Love Triangle That Complicates Everything

    The situation becomes even more complicated when Akash’s estranged wife suddenly returns, reopening old wounds and revealing unresolved emotions.

    The series also features Shyn as Akash’s wife, whose unexpected return dramatically shifts the storyline, and Neha Rajput as the woman involved in Akash’s extra-marital relationship. Their performances add powerful emotional depth and keep viewers invested in the evolving drama.

    Navveen Sharma on Exploring a Multi-Layered Character

    Speaking about the project, Navveen Sharma shared his excitement about working in the micro mini series format.

    “I’m genuinely enjoying working in the micro mini series format because it allows storytelling to move at a very engaging and fast pace while still keeping the emotional depth intact. What makes Valentine Billionaire special for me is the opportunity to explore different layers of Akash. Audiences will see a grey side of the character, but at the same time there is a deeply romantic and emotional side to him as well.”

    He further added:

    “As an actor, it’s exciting to portray a character who is constantly evolving and facing complicated choices. The story is filled with twists and unexpected turns, which makes the entire journey thrilling for both the actors and the audience.”

    Onkar Films & Studio Expands in the Micro Mini Series Space

    With Valentine Billionaire, Onkar Films & Studio continues to strengthen its presence in the emerging micro mini series segment. Under the creative vision of producer Manish Shukla, the studio is steadily building a reputation for delivering fresh, high-impact stories tailored for digital audiences.

    A Drama Packed with Twists and Emotions

    Powered by strong performances from Navveen Sharma, Shyn, and Neha Rajput, Valentine Billionaire presents a dramatic world where relationships are tested, secrets come to light, and every episode leaves viewers eager for the next twist.

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  • DAAKit Technologies Expands Fulfillment Network with New Delhi Warehouse to Enable Faster sub-4Hour Deliveries

    DAAKit Technologies Expands Fulfillment Network with New Delhi Warehouse to Enable Faster sub-4Hour Deliveries

    As India’s e-commerce ecosystem continues to grow rapidly, the demand for faster and more reliable logistics infrastructure is becoming increasingly important for emerging brands and online sellers. Responding to this shift, DAAKit Technologies has launched its flagship warehouse in Delhi, marking a significant step toward building faster and more efficient commerce infrastructure for modern businesses.

    Founded in January 2024, DAAKit was established with a clear vision—to simplify logistics and fulfillment for emerging brands, MSMEs, and marketplace sellers. The company recognized a major gap in the ecosystem where thousands of D2C brands struggled with fragmented warehousing, inconsistent fulfillment, and unreliable last-mile delivery services. Since its inception, DAAKit has evolved into a tech-enabled integrated logistics platform offering organized warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and fast delivery solutions under one unified system.

    Speaking about the development, *Chandan Singh Ghugtyal, Founder and CEO, DAAKit Technologies* said, “Launching our flagship Delhi warehouse is a key step in building faster commerce infrastructure for modern brands. It strengthens our ability to enable same-day and sub-4-hour deliveries across high-demand markets.”

    The new fulfillment hub is designed to support faster order processing and improved inventory visibility for businesses. By leveraging technology-driven warehousing systems and a strong network of last-mile delivery partners, the company aims to significantly reduce delivery timelines and operational complexities for sellers.

    Ghugtyal added, “At DAAKit, we are building infrastructure that helps brands move faster. Our new Delhi fulfillment hub enables quicker deliveries, better inventory visibility, and scalable growth for e-commerce businesses.”

    With the increasing expectation of quick commerce, DAAKit is focusing on enabling deliveries within sub 4-hours in key markets. The company believes that speed and reliability will define the next phase of growth in India’s digital commerce ecosystem.

    “The future of commerce will be defined by speed and reliability. Our Delhi flagship warehouse is a step toward building a distributed fulfillment network that powers faster deliveries for brands,” Ghugtyal said.

    DAAKit’s integrated platform offers organized warehousing, real-time inventory tracking, and streamlined order processing. These capabilities allow businesses to manage their supply chain more efficiently while ensuring reliable doorstep deliveries for customers. By bringing warehousing, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery onto a single platform, the company helps brands improve operational visibility and enhance overall customer experience.

    Beyond logistics efficiency, the company also sees its expansion as an opportunity to support the broader business ecosystem. The new facility is expected to create employment opportunities in warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics coordination, and last-mile delivery support.

    Looking ahead, DAAKit plans to expand its footprint across key markets and build a wider network of regional fulfillment hubs. The long-term goal is to create a scalable, technology-driven logistics ecosystem that empowers businesses across India to grow faster while delivering seamless experiences to their customers.

    As India’s digital commerce continues to evolve, initiatives like these are expected to play a crucial role in helping emerging brands compete effectively while meeting the rising consumer demand for faster deliveries.

  • Bakingo and Libas Come Together for a Special Women’s Day DIY Cake Decor Workshop

    Bakingo and Libas Come Together for a Special Women’s Day DIY Cake Decor Workshop

    A fresh take on Women’s Day that encouraged men to design cakes for the special women in their lives with thought, effort, and creativity

    Noida, India – March 2026 – In a bold and refreshing twist on traditional Women’s Day celebrations, Bakingo, a leading brand known for its delicious cakes & desserts, partnered with Libas, the renowned fashion brand to host a one-of-a-kind DIY cake decoration workshop. Held on 7th March, Saturday at Libas store in Sector 50, Noida, this collaboration invited men to break free from the typical Women’s Day gifts and engage in a fun, hands-on experience where they could create something meaningful: personalized cakes for the special women in their lives.

    Built around the theme Celebrate Your Pasandida Aurat, the workshop invited men to step beyond usual gifting ideas and decorate cakes themselves for the important women in their lives. Whether for a mother, sister, wife, girlfriend, friend, or colleague, the idea was to create something with their own hands and turn appreciation into a meaningful gesture. By encouraging participants to personally design cakes for their special women, the experience challenged familiar stereotypes and gave Women’s Day a more thoughtful and involved expression.

    Himanshu Chawla, Co-founder of Bakingo, expressed his excitement about the collaboration: “Women’s Day is about celebrating the incredible women who inspire us every day. We’re excited to partner with Libas for this unique workshop. This workshop was more than just decorating cakes; it’s about breaking stereotypes, encouraging men to take an active role in celebrating the women they admire, and creating something special that shows how much they care.”

    The event was a beautiful fusion of creativity, admiration, and celebration, reminding everyone that Women’s Day is about celebrating women in all their forms, from the home to the workplace and beyond.

    About Bakingo

    Bakingo, founded in 2016, has quickly become a trusted name in the bakery industry. Known for its exquisite Gourmet Collection, the brand offers a wide array of meticulously crafted cakes and desserts to satisfy the most refined palates. With a strong presence across 32+ cities, 150+ kitchens, and retail outlets in Delhi NCR, Bakingo is accessible via its website, app, and popular food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato. The brand delivers directly to customers’ doorsteps, bringing joy to over 3 million satisfied customers across the country.

  • DesignCafe Expands Gujarat Presence with New Premium Experience Centre in Gandhinagar

    DesignCafe Expands Gujarat Presence with New Premium Experience Centre in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, March 11, 2026: DesignCafe, one of India’s leading design-led home interiors brands, has strengthened its presence in Gujarat with the launch of a new Experience Centre in Gandhinagar. The launch marks the company’s second experience centre in Gujarat and its 22nd centre nationwide, further expanding its footprint across 14 major cities in India.

    The new centre is strategically located to serve homeowners across the rapidly developing Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar residential corridor, a region witnessing strong housing demand driven by infrastructure development and modern urban planning. With this expansion, DesignCafe aims to provide homeowners in the region with a hands-on, immersive approach to planning and designing their dream homes.

    Immersive Experience Centre Designed for Modern Homeowners

    Spread across 2,300 square feet, the Gandhinagar Experience Centre has been designed to give visitors a realistic apartment walkthrough, allowing them to visualise how different interior solutions can be implemented within functional living spaces.

    The centre features fully designed modular kitchens, wardrobes, bedrooms, and living room layouts, offering homeowners the opportunity to explore multiple design possibilities in real-life settings. Visitors can interact with a variety of kitchen formats, space-optimised storage solutions, and premium material and finish displays, helping them understand how design aesthetics combine with practicality and performance.

    By showcasing fully styled living environments, the experience centre enables customers to evaluate layout configurations, storage innovations, and interior finishes before finalising their home design decisions.

    Growing Demand for Design-Led Interiors in Gujarat

    According to Gita Ramanan, Co-founder and CEO of DesignCafe, Gujarat’s evolving urban landscape and entrepreneurial mindset are shaping a new generation of homeowners who value thoughtful and functional design.

    “Gujarat is built on a powerful combination of craftsmanship and commercial clarity, and these enterprising, quietly cosmopolitan sensibilities are reflected in the design choices homeowners make,” she said.

    She added that the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar region is witnessing a growing number of homeowners who are more design-aware and globally influenced, while still prioritising practical, long-term solutions for their homes.

    “This sensibility aligns beautifully with DesignCafe. With personalisation at our core and the widest range of materials and finishes, we enable customers across price points to explore options with clarity and make confident choices that suit their lifestyle and family needs,” Ramanan explained.

    Infrastructure Growth Boosting Housing Demand

    The launch of the new experience centre comes at a time when the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar residential market is experiencing steady growth. Infrastructure upgrades, improved connectivity, and the development of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) are contributing to increased residential demand across the region.

    With more professionals, investors, and families moving into the corridor, the demand for organised, end-to-end interior design solutions has grown significantly.

    DesignCafe’s new centre aims to meet this demand by providing homeowners with structured design consultation, transparent pricing models, and streamlined project execution.

    Simplifying the Home Interior Design Journey

    Commenting on the concept behind the new experience centre, Shezaan Bhojani, Co-founder and CEO of DesignCafe, said the facility is designed to simplify the home interior journey for customers.

    “The Experience Centre is designed to make the home-interiors journey more decisive and transparent—from exploring layouts and finishes to understanding budgets and execution timelines,” Bhojani said.

    He noted that the centre reflects the company’s structured delivery approach, which is supported by precision manufacturing, strict quality checks, and systematic execution processes. This framework ensures that homeowners can move confidently from design decisions to on-ground implementation.

    DesignCafe’s Growing National Presence

    Founded by award-winning architects, DesignCafe has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing home interiors brands. The company has successfully delivered more than 15,000 homes across major Indian cities, establishing a reputation for personalised design and efficient project execution.

    Its projects are supported by a 65,000-square-foot manufacturing facility equipped with precision German machinery, enabling high-quality production standards and consistent output.

    Each DesignCafe project undergoes multiple quality checks and uses trusted material partners to ensure durability and finish. The brand also offers long-term warranties, reinforcing its focus on reliability and customer trust.

    Bringing Personalised Interiors to Gujarat Homes

    With the launch of the Gandhinagar Experience Centre, DesignCafe aims to bring personalised, space-saving interior solutions to homeowners across Gujarat. The company focuses on combining modern design aesthetics, practical layouts, and transparent pricing to make professional interior design accessible to a wider audience.

    The newly launched centre is now open to visitors, offering homeowners an opportunity to explore DesignCafe’s interior design concepts, materials, and layouts while experiencing the brand’s structured design journey firsthand.

  • Medanta and Fabindia collaborate to raise awareness about Breast Cancer

    Medanta and Fabindia collaborate to raise awareness about Breast Cancer

    New Delhi, 11 March 2026: This International Women’s Day, Medanta – The Medicity Gurugram and Fabindia Ltd. announced a collaboration aimed at creating awareness about women’s health, starting with a special event titled “The Way She Thinks” at Fabindia’s Experience Centre in Vasant Kunj. During the program, Dr. Kanchan Kaur, Senior Director, Breast Cancer at Medanta Gurugram spoke about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

    As part of the Fabindia-Medanta collaboration, all customers who visit Fabindia’s Experience Centre at Vasant Kunj this week will receive an Awareness Card with QR code that leads to a doctor-led video educating them about breast cancer. From customers to clusters, a comprehensive outreach program will extend to the grassroot communities of Fabindia’s artisans, bridging existing knowledge gaps, fostering a healthier, more informed, and ultimately more empowered India.

    Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, representing one in four of all cancers in women worldwide, with India one of the countries worst-hit by the disease.

    Dr. Kanchan Kaur, Senior Director, Breast Cancer at Medanta Gurugram, said, “Regular screening and self-checks for breast cancer are vital because early detection greatly improves treatment outcomes and survival rates. In resource crunch countries like India, self-breast examination is an important tool to pick up breast cancers at an earlier stage.”

    A Fabindia spokesperson said, “We know that behind every garment is a woman with a story, a family, and a future. With this partnership, we are extending a hand of care to our customers, artisans and employees. To further honour the cause, Medanta will officially become one of Fabfamily’s Shared Value Community partners, where our members can redeem their Fabcoins to book Medanta’s services. Over time, the partnership will encompass awareness around other cancer types—prostate, oral, and more—in addition to overall wellbeing.”

    Together, Medanta and Fabindia aim to build a wider culture of health awareness starting with breast cancer and expanding to broader conversations around preventive healthcare and wellbeing. Through this partnership, both organisations seek to create a meaningful circle of protection that empowers women with knowledge, confidence, and access to care.

    Fabindia and Medanta will also roll out awareness activations across Fabindia stores in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, and Patna. One of the key features will be a dedicated “Pink Room”, a specially designed trial room for women which will contain easy-to-understand breast cancer awareness tips, encouraging women to be mindful of their health while engaging in everyday activities.

    About Fabindia Ltd.

    Fabindia Ltd. was founded in 1960, with its first retail store in New Delhi. Bringing forth craftsmanship with contemporary designs, Fabindia carries a 65-year legacy of celebrating India’s rich heritage, panning over 340+ stores across 127 cities within the country and 13 international outlets across 7 countries. The offering includes a variety of Indian and Western wear for men, women, and children.

    Over the years, jewellery, bags and footwear, home furnishings, furniture, gifts, organic food and personal care products have been introduced to the range. An amalgamation of aesthetics and affordability, the brand is a celebration of India and its crafts and is one of the country’s largest private platforms for products made from traditional techniques, skills and hand-based processes. Fabindia connects thousands of craft-based rural producers to urban markets, creating employment for artisans and preserving the country’s traditional handicrafts.

    About Global Health Limited (Medanta)

    Founded by Dr. Naresh Trehan, a world-renowned cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeon who has been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, the third- and fourth-highest civilian awards in India, and the Dr. B.C. Roy Award in recognition of his distinguished contribution to medicine.

    Global Health Limited (the “Company”) is one of the largest private multi-specialty tertiary care providers operating in the North and East regions of India, with key specialties cardiac science, neurosciences, oncology, digestive and hepatobiliary sciences, orthopedics, liver transplant, and kidney and urology, according to the report titled “An assessment of the healthcare delivery market in India, September 2022” by CRISIL Limited.

    Under the “Medanta” brand, the Company has a network of six hospitals currently in operation (Gurgaon, Indore, Ranchi, Lucknow, Patna and Noida). Spanning an area of 5.6 million sq. ft., its operational hospitals have 3,579 installed beds as on December 31, 2025. It also has four upcoming hospitals in Mumbai, Pitampura – New Delhi, South Delhi and Guwahati. The Company provides healthcare services in over 30 medical specialties and engages over 2,300+ doctors led by highly experienced department heads.

  • VLCC Becomes First Wellness Brand to Receive IMA Recommendation for Weight Management Programs

    VLCC Becomes First Wellness Brand to Receive IMA Recommendation for Weight Management Programs

    New Delhi : VLCC has become the first organized wellness brand in India to receive recommendation from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for its weight management, slimming and metabolic wellness services — setting a new benchmark for medical governance within the country’s fast-growing wellness sector.

    The Weight Management and Wellness Program approval was received by VLCC after due diligence as well as a process and technical expertise audit by IMA, covering the company’s wellness and weight-management delivery process and results thereof.

    The recommendation formally recognizes VLCC’s physician-led protocols, structured metabolic assessments and science-backed programme design, reinforcing its position at the intersection of preventive healthcare and consumer wellness.

    For over 35 years, VLCC has built its model on clinically supervised weight management and evidence-based interventions. The IMA recommendation institutionalizes that legacy within a nationally recognized medical framework.

    “From inception, VLCC has approached weight management as a medical and metabolic science
    — not a cosmetic trend,” said Vikas Gupta, MD & CEO, VLCC Group. “This recommendation affirms the robustness of our clinical protocols and our long-standing commitment to safety, scientific rigor and measurable outcomes.”

    India’s wellness sector is undergoing rapid expansion, with increasing consumer awareness around obesity, metabolic health and preventive care. In this evolving landscape, medical oversight and standardized frameworks are emerging as critical differentiators.

    By securing IMA recommendation, VLCC becomes the first wellness provider to embed a nationally recognized medical body’s validation into its operational model — elevating standards for structured weight management services across the industry.

    An IMA office bearer noted that structured clinical governance in wellness services strengthens consumer confidence and ensures alignment with sound medical principles as weight management increasingly intersects with metabolic and preventive health.

    With 219+ clinics across 114+ cities, VLCC has delivered medically supervised wellness services to over 10 million consumers over three decades. The recommendation further reinforces its integrated model combining medical assessment, nutrition science, fitness protocols and behavioural support under expert supervision.

    Industry observers view the move as a defining moment in the formalization of India’s wellness ecosystem — signalling a shift toward medically anchored, safety-led frameworks in preventive health and metabolic management.

    As Gupta added, “Wellness must be responsible. As the category evolves, credibility and clinical governance will define long-term leadership. At VLCC, that commitment has been foundational and this recommendation strengthens it further.”

    Dr. Anilkumar J Nayak, National President IMA mentioned, as weight loss interventions increasingly intersect with medical and metabolic health, safety-led frameworks are critical. Initiatives like this ensure wellness solutions align with sound medical principles, and we appreciate VLCC’s leadership in driving responsible industry practices to help Indians achieve their desired body outcomes safely.”

    About VLCC

    Founded by Mrs. Vandana Luthra, VLCC is India’s most trusted brand in beauty, hair, slimming, wellness and aesthetic dermatology. With a legacy of over three decades, VLCC has consistently led the way in delivering science-backed, expert-led and technology-driven solutions and products that empower individuals to look and feel their best — inside and out.

    Today, VLCC operates 219+ wellness clinics across 114+ Indian cities. The brand also runs 100+ VLCC Skill Development Institutes (School of Beauty) across India, offering vocational training in beauty, hair, nails and nutrition to thousands of aspiring professionals every year. In the consumer retail space, VLCC leads through its innovative products of VLCC Clinic & Personal Care Range of Products.

    VLCC has its own Manufacturing Unit based out of Haridwar, with its state-of-the-art research and development wing, creating solutions that are rooted in clinical science and designed for better results and efficacy.

    VLCC’s core pillars — Science, Expertise and Transformation — form the foundation of every service, product, and initiative it delivers. From medically supervised weight management programmes to dermatological procedures, VLCC continues to redefine holistic Beauty & Wellness with measurable outcomes.

    In December 2022, global investment firm Carlyle, announced a strategic partnership with VLCC through the acquisition of a majority stake, further reinforcing the brand’s ambition to scale and innovate at a global level.

    About Indian Medical Association

    Indian Medical Association (IMA) is India’s largest voluntary organization of modern medicine doctors, representing over 4 lakh members across 32 and 1,800+ local branches nationwide. Founded in 1928 and Headquartered in New Delhi, IMA advances medical sciences, public health, medical education, and the profession’s honor while promoting ethical practices and community well-being.