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Centre’s Zoho migration and the evolving digital backbone
The central government’s decision to migrate 16.68 lakh official email accounts to Zoho’s cloud platform, at a total cost of Rs 180.10 crore, represents one of the largest administrative technology transitions undertaken in recent years.
While the move may appear to be a routine IT upgrade, its scale and structure point to a deeper shift in how public digital infrastructure is being built. The migration signals a growing preference for domestic technology providers in critical systems, alongside an increasing push toward cloud-native governance frameworks.
Beyond cost considerations, the transition underscores priorities around data sovereignty, interoperability, and long-term resilience, as government services become increasingly digital and citizen-facing platforms scale.
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IITM Pravartak partners BodhBridge for future-ready training programmes
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation has partnered with BodhBridge Education to launch over 15 training programmes for students, educators, and working professionals.
The programmes will be delivered in both online and offline formats, with flexible durations ranging
from short workshops to multi-week modules. Focused on areas such as leadership, innovation, financial literacy, and emerging technologies, the initiative reflects a broader push to equip learners with industry-relevant skills amid evolving workforce demands.
Refroid Technologies appoints Vijay Sampathkumar as CBO
Refroid Technologies has appointed Vijay Sampathkumar as Chief Business Officer, as it looks to expand globally.
In his new role, Sampathkumar will lead go-to-market strategy, partnerships, and business expansion, taking the company’s AI-focused, high-performance datacenter infrastructure solutions to international markets, aligned with rising demand for compute capacity.
Ethera expands retail footprint across Bengaluru and NCR
Ethera, backed by BlueStone, has launched new stores in Bengaluru and New Delhi, with another outlet set to open in Gurugram.
With these additions, the brand now operates nine retail stores alongside its digital platform. The expansion reflects growing demand for lab-grown diamond jewellery among younger consumers and highlights a broader trend of D2C brands investing in offline retail to drive discovery and trust in high-intent locations.
Bitget rolls out crypto-enabled payments card in APAC
Bitget has partnered with Visa and DCS to launch the Bitget Card across select Asia-Pacific markets.
The card allows users to convert crypto holdings into fiat for everyday transactions, with payments processed seamlessly through Visa’s network. The rollout reflects ongoing efforts to integrate digital assets into mainstream financial systems and simplify real-world usage.
Lupin completes VISUfarma acquisition to strengthen Europe play
Lupin Limited has completed its acquisition of VISUfarma B.V. from GHO Capital Partners LLP.
The deal expands Lupin’s ophthalmology portfolio to over 60 products and strengthens its presence across key European markets. It positions the company to tap into rising demand for eye care solutions driven by ageing populations and diabetes-related complications.
BimaPay crosses Rs 1,200 crore in premium financing milestone
BimaPay Finsure Private Limited has financed over 2.34 lakh policies, crossing Rs 1,210 crore in premium financing.
The company also reported its highest-ever monthly disbursement in March and secured a CRISIL A+ rating in a structured transaction. The milestone reflects strong asset quality and growing institutional confidence in insurance-linked credit products.
Stylox Fashion expands retail footprint in smaller cities
Stylox Fashion has expanded to 59 stores across India, adding 37 outlets in FY26, with a focus on tier-2 and tier-3 markets.
The company is leveraging franchise-led models to scale, with plans to open 100 stores annually. The expansion highlights rising demand for affordable fashion beyond metros and the growing role of distributed retail networks.
Neuron Energy enters grid-scale storage with Rs 100 crore facility
Neuron Energy has announced a Rs 100 crore Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in Maharashtra.
The plant will manufacture modular systems designed to store surplus renewable energy and release it during peak demand, marking the company’s expansion beyond EV batteries into broader energy infrastructure.
ASLI appoints Rajagopal G as Chairman
Association of Senior Living India has appointed Rajagopal G as Chairman for the 2026–2028 term.
His appointment comes as India’s senior living sector gains momentum, driven by demographic shifts and increasing demand for structured eldercare and preventive health solutions.
IIT Mandi hosts HIVE 3.0, launches multimodal AI lab
IIT Mandi concluded its HIVE 3.0 conclave focused on collaborative intelligence and multimodal AI.
The event brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders, and saw the launch of a new AI lab aimed at advancing capabilities across vision, language, and audio—underscoring India’s push toward building indigenous AI systems.
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