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Shriram Life’s FY26 Maharashtra Growth: Retail Policies up 31%, Retail Premium up 17%, ahead of private industry

HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shriram Life Insurance Company (SLIC) reported strong business performance in Maharashtra during fiscal year 2026, with growth in both retail policies and retail premiums exceeding private industry trends in the state.

During the period, SLIC’s retail policy in Maharashtra grew 31%, higher than the private industry’s growth of 12%. Retail premium growth stood at 17%, compared to 9% growth reported by the private industry during the same period.

“Maharashtra is a key focus market for Shriram Life’s growth, and we are happy to see our efforts bearing fruit. We remain committed to investing in the region and fully expect this growth momentum to continue. Strong policy and premium growth, driven by our expanding footprint, reflects the trust of our customers and distribution partners across the region,” said Casparus J.H. Kromhout, MD and CEO, Shriram Life Insurance.

SLIC remains focused on expanding access to life insurance, strengthening customer engagement, and supporting the long-term financial well-being of individuals and families across Maharashtra.

The company has strengthened its agency and bancassurance network, improved digital onboarding, and upgraded customer service. It continues to grow insurance penetration through protection and savings products, positioning it for steady growth in retail policies and premiums over the medium term.

Overall, SLIC’s new business premium (individual) grew 21% in FY26, up from Rs 1,372 crore to Rs 1,666 crore in FY26. Retail annualised premium equivalent was up 14% in FY26, up from Rs 1,289 crore in FY25 to Rs 1,475 crore in FY26.

About Shriram Life Insurance Company

Shriram Life Insurance is committed to serving every Indian household with protection solutions that matter. With a network of 729 branches across the country, the company provides affordable, reliable, and user-friendly insurance —term plans, endowment, ULIPs, and annuities—helping families secure their tomorrow, today. Over 15.3 lakh in-force policyholders trust us with their financial safety. As of March 2026, our Assets Under Management has grown to ₹15,216 crore. Our easy-to-use apps make purchasing, premium payments, and claim settlements simple and convenient for everyone.

About Shriram Group

Shriram Group is one of India’s leading financial conglomerates, with a strong presence in retail financing, asset reconstruction, wealth management, life insurance, general insurance, chit funds, stock broking, financial product distribution, and asset management services. The Group’s focus is on serving underserved communities, driven by its financial inclusion agenda to bring finance to low-income families and small businesses. Shriram Group serves over 2.98 crore customers, has a marketing force of more than 1.85 lakh, employs over 1.15 lakh people, and operates through more than 4,700 branches. It manages an AUM of ₹3.69 lakh crore as of March 2026.

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AXISCADES Technologies to Acquire Cloud Wave Technologies, Accelerating Entry into Aerospace Manufacturing

Acquisition accelerates AXISCADES’ aerospace manufacturing strategy, combining immediate capability with planned capacity expansion at Devanahalli.

BENGALURU, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AXISCADES Technologies Limited (NSE: AXISCADES) (BSE: 532395) (“AXISCADES”), listed on the BSE and NSE, on the 28^th of August, 2026 announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of a majority stake in Cloud Wave Technologies Private Limited (“Cloud Wave”), a Bengaluru-based precision engineering and manufacturing company at an enterprise valuation of approximately INR 260 crores (subject to the finalization of accounts and adjustments as set out under the definitive agreements). The transaction marks a significant step in AXISCADES’ strategy to accelerate the scale-up of its Aerospace Manufacturing platform and add immediately operational precision-manufacturing capabilities alongside its established, product-based Aerospace, Defence and Electronics businesses.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Cloud Wave is an AS9100D-certified manufacturer operating seven manufacturing units, providing precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, plastic injection moulding, 3D printing & surface treatment capabilities. Its customer base spans the Aerospace & Defence and Semiconductor sectors across both domestic and export markets. The company has been consistently growing over the years and is expected to generate 180cr revenue at 22% EBITDA in FY27.

The acquisition is a key inorganic step under AXISCADES’ Power 930 growth plan, which targets continued expansion into aerospace manufacturing. AXISCADES is also separately developing a new Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) — a 240,000 sq ft, world-class facility on a 20-acre campus at its Devanahalli Aerospace Park — designed to consolidate and scale manufacturing operations, backed by the right talent, to a standard capable of serving global OEMs. AXISCADES will continue to evaluate selective inorganic opportunities that deepen manufacturing capabilities, expand technology access, and strengthen proximity to global customers in the US & EU.

“This is a defining step for AXISCADES. We are leveraging two decades of our engineering and manufacturing legacy to become a significant player in the aerospace manufacturing supply chain ecosystem — addressing a real capability & capacity gap in India, collaborating with existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and serving our global customers. This platform will continue to expand & grow its existing customers and in parallel meet our own internal metallic manufacturing needs across Defence and Electronics, and positions us to bid for domestic programmes with ADA, HAL, DRDO and others.”

— K.P. Mohanakrishnan, Deputy CEO & President – Aerospace, AXISCADES Technologies Limited

“Joining the AXISCADES Group marks an important milestone in Cloud Wave’s growth journey. It provides us with greater scale, access to a broader customer base and the long-term capital required to accelerate our ambitions. Over the past decade, our team has built strong precision-manufacturing capabilities trusted by leading global aerospace and semiconductor customers. We are excited to take these capabilities to the next level as part of a listed, well-capitalised aerospace and defence platform.”

— Satishkumar P., Founder & CEO, Cloud Wave Technologies Private Limited

About AXISCADES Technologies Limited

AXISCADES Technologies Limited is a publicly listed technology Company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with operations across Europe, the Americas and the APAC region. The company delivers product-based Aerospace and Defence solutions, and advanced Electronics, Semiconductor and AI products, working with long-term strategic partners across global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

www.axiscades.com

About Cloud Wave Technologies Private Limited

Cloud Wave Technologies Private Limited is a Bengaluru-based, AS9100D-certified precision manufacturing Company founded in 2014. Operating seven manufacturing units, Cloud Wave provides precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, plastic injection moulding, 3D printing, and surface treatment capabilities across the Aerospace & Defence and Semiconductor sectors, serving both domestic and export markets.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future acquisitions, facility development, and growth targets, which are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. AXISCADES undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by applicable law or listing regulations.

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UST to Host GenCyS 2026 Conference Exploring the Intersection of AI and Security

Second annual AI and cybersecurity conference unites technology leaders, researchers and students to explore the future of secure innovation 

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, will host the GenCyS 2026 global AI and cybersecurity conference at its Thiruvananthapuram campus from September 5 – 6, 2026. Building on the success of the inaugural event in 2025, the conference will bring together technology leaders, AI practitioners, security experts, researchers, developers, and students to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and security. 

The free hybrid conference will feature lectures, technical sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops centred around the convergence of advanced artificial intelligence and robust security practices. Attendees will learn directly from industry experts, exchange ideas, and explore how AI is transforming cybersecurity. 

GenCyS 2026 aims to empower participants to innovate safely in an evolving digital landscape, offering insights into emerging AI technologies, evolving security challenges, and the future of secure innovation. The event will also host the GenCyS CTF Finals, bringing together finalists from UST’s capture-the-flag cybersecurity competition that attracted more than 1,500 participants from around the world. 

With online participation available for those unable to attend in Thiruvananthapuram and free registration for all, GenCyS 2026 welcomes students, professionals, and technology enthusiasts from around the world to experience two days of dynamic learning, meaningful interaction, and exciting discovery.

Register here: https://events.ust.com/gencys2026  

About UST:   

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations — delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact — touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.UST.com.  

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Neha Misri   

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Shriram Life’s FY26 Maharashtra Growth: Retail Policies up 31%, Retail Premium up 17%, ahead of private industry

HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shriram Life Insurance Company (SLIC) reported strong business performance in Maharashtra during fiscal year 2026, with growth in both retail policies and retail premiums exceeding private industry trends in the state.

During the period, SLIC’s retail policy in Maharashtra grew 31%, higher than the private industry’s growth of 12%. Retail premium growth stood at 17%, compared to 9% growth reported by the private industry during the same period.

“Maharashtra is a key focus market for Shriram Life’s growth, and we are happy to see our efforts bearing fruit. We remain committed to investing in the region and fully expect this growth momentum to continue. Strong policy and premium growth, driven by our expanding footprint, reflects the trust of our customers and distribution partners across the region,” said Casparus J.H. Kromhout, MD and CEO, Shriram Life Insurance.

SLIC remains focused on expanding access to life insurance, strengthening customer engagement, and supporting the long-term financial well-being of individuals and families across Maharashtra.

The company has strengthened its agency and bancassurance network, improved digital onboarding, and upgraded customer service. It continues to grow insurance penetration through protection and savings products, positioning it for steady growth in retail policies and premiums over the medium term.

Overall, SLIC’s new business premium (individual) grew 21% in FY26, up from Rs 1,372 crore to Rs 1,666 crore in FY26. Retail annualised premium equivalent was up 14% in FY26, up from Rs 1,289 crore in FY25 to Rs 1,475 crore in FY26.

About Shriram Life Insurance Company

Shriram Life Insurance is committed to serving every Indian household with protection solutions that matter. With a network of 729 branches across the country, the company provides affordable, reliable, and user-friendly insurance —term plans, endowment, ULIPs, and annuities—helping families secure their tomorrow, today. Over 15.3 lakh in-force policyholders trust us with their financial safety. As of March 2026, our Assets Under Management has grown to ₹15,216 crore. Our easy-to-use apps make purchasing, premium payments, and claim settlements simple and convenient for everyone.

About Shriram Group

Shriram Group is one of India’s leading financial conglomerates, with a strong presence in retail financing, asset reconstruction, wealth management, life insurance, general insurance, chit funds, stock broking, financial product distribution, and asset management services. The Group’s focus is on serving underserved communities, driven by its financial inclusion agenda to bring finance to low-income families and small businesses. Shriram Group serves over 2.98 crore customers, has a marketing force of more than 1.85 lakh, employs over 1.15 lakh people, and operates through more than 4,700 branches. It manages an AUM of ₹3.69 lakh crore as of March 2026.

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AXISCADES Technologies to Acquire Cloud Wave Technologies, Accelerating Entry into Aerospace Manufacturing

Acquisition accelerates AXISCADES’ aerospace manufacturing strategy, combining immediate capability with planned capacity expansion at Devanahalli.

BENGALURU, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AXISCADES Technologies Limited (NSE: AXISCADES) (BSE: 532395) (“AXISCADES”), listed on the BSE and NSE, on the 28^th of August, 2026 announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of a majority stake in Cloud Wave Technologies Private Limited (“Cloud Wave”), a Bengaluru-based precision engineering and manufacturing company at an enterprise valuation of approximately INR 260 crores (subject to the finalization of accounts and adjustments as set out under the definitive agreements). The transaction marks a significant step in AXISCADES’ strategy to accelerate the scale-up of its Aerospace Manufacturing platform and add immediately operational precision-manufacturing capabilities alongside its established, product-based Aerospace, Defence and Electronics businesses.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Cloud Wave is an AS9100D-certified manufacturer operating seven manufacturing units, providing precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, plastic injection moulding, 3D printing & surface treatment capabilities. Its customer base spans the Aerospace & Defence and Semiconductor sectors across both domestic and export markets. The company has been consistently growing over the years and is expected to generate 180cr revenue at 22% EBITDA in FY27.

The acquisition is a key inorganic step under AXISCADES’ Power 930 growth plan, which targets continued expansion into aerospace manufacturing. AXISCADES is also separately developing a new Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) — a 240,000 sq ft, world-class facility on a 20-acre campus at its Devanahalli Aerospace Park — designed to consolidate and scale manufacturing operations, backed by the right talent, to a standard capable of serving global OEMs. AXISCADES will continue to evaluate selective inorganic opportunities that deepen manufacturing capabilities, expand technology access, and strengthen proximity to global customers in the US & EU.

“This is a defining step for AXISCADES. We are leveraging two decades of our engineering and manufacturing legacy to become a significant player in the aerospace manufacturing supply chain ecosystem — addressing a real capability & capacity gap in India, collaborating with existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and serving our global customers. This platform will continue to expand & grow its existing customers and in parallel meet our own internal metallic manufacturing needs across Defence and Electronics, and positions us to bid for domestic programmes with ADA, HAL, DRDO and others.”

— K.P. Mohanakrishnan, Deputy CEO & President – Aerospace, AXISCADES Technologies Limited

“Joining the AXISCADES Group marks an important milestone in Cloud Wave’s growth journey. It provides us with greater scale, access to a broader customer base and the long-term capital required to accelerate our ambitions. Over the past decade, our team has built strong precision-manufacturing capabilities trusted by leading global aerospace and semiconductor customers. We are excited to take these capabilities to the next level as part of a listed, well-capitalised aerospace and defence platform.”

— Satishkumar P., Founder & CEO, Cloud Wave Technologies Private Limited

About AXISCADES Technologies Limited

AXISCADES Technologies Limited is a publicly listed technology Company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with operations across Europe, the Americas and the APAC region. The company delivers product-based Aerospace and Defence solutions, and advanced Electronics, Semiconductor and AI products, working with long-term strategic partners across global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

www.axiscades.com

About Cloud Wave Technologies Private Limited

Cloud Wave Technologies Private Limited is a Bengaluru-based, AS9100D-certified precision manufacturing Company founded in 2014. Operating seven manufacturing units, Cloud Wave provides precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, plastic injection moulding, 3D printing, and surface treatment capabilities across the Aerospace & Defence and Semiconductor sectors, serving both domestic and export markets.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future acquisitions, facility development, and growth targets, which are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. AXISCADES undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by applicable law or listing regulations.

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WORQ Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Malaysian Flexible Workspace Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Flexible Workspace Strategy

WORQ is recognized for its disciplined growth strategy, transit-oriented workspace network, customer-centric experience, and differentiated approach to Malaysia’s evolving flexible workspace market.

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that WORQ has received the 2026 Malaysian Flexible Workspace Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition for its outstanding achievements in strategy execution, market expansion, operational discipline, and customer-centric growth. This recognition highlights WORQ’s ability to strengthen its competitive position while delivering flexible, technology-enabled workplace solutions aligned with the evolving needs of enterprises and occupiers.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. WORQ excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market demand while executing them with efficiency, consistency, and scale.

“WORQ has built a differentiated growth strategy by combining disciplined site selection, strategic landlord partnerships, and a strong focus on transit-oriented developments. Its continued investment in technology and physical workspace creates lasting value across its ecosystem of landlords, investors, and occupiers,” said Janice Wung, Industry Principal at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on capital efficiency, demand-led expansion, and strategic partnerships, WORQ has developed a hybrid operating model combining conventional lease structures with partnership-driven arrangements involving institutional landlords. This approach enables access to premium locations while supporting disciplined scaling. The company aims to reach 500,000 square feet by 2027 and 1 million square feet by the end of the decade.

Innovation and operational consistency are central to WORQ’s approach. Its cloud-based operating systems provide real-time visibility across locations, supporting standardized processes and enabling successful workspace models to be replicated with speed and precision. Its network of transit-oriented locations across the Klang Valley further strengthens accessibility and competitive differentiation, with twelve outlets located directly at train stops.

“WORQ is fundamentally an innovation company. From the get-go, our edge has been thinking differently at every stage of this industry’s evolution — prioritizing profitability and efficiency before the market saw it as essential, building the first-of-its-kind transit-oriented coworking network, and establishing coworking as essential infrastructure for the future of work. We also invested early in community and people experience, understanding that both take time to build but compound powerfully at scale. That strategic discipline is why WORQ is now the largest and strongest player in the industry. This recognition from Frost & Sullivan is a strong signal that our strategy is leading the market — and we plan to bring more exciting innovations to the market,” said Stephanie Ping, Co-Founder and CEO of WORQ.

WORQ’s commitment to customer experience further strengthens its market position. Its Space-as-a-Service and Enterprise Solution offerings manage the complexity of office occupation, from site selection and fit-out to facilities management and day-to-day administration. The company also places strong emphasis on wellbeing, community, and engagement. WORQ Well at KL Eco City, Malaysia’s first and only coworking space to receive the WELL Coworking Rating, exemplifies this approach through an experience-led workplace environment designed around productivity and wellbeing.

Beyond physical workspace, WORQ maintains continuous engagement throughout the client life cycle, working with organizations as their headcount, workplace, and operational requirements evolve. More than 62% of customers stay for the long term, while annual revenues exceed MYR 50 million, supported by diversified revenue streams across coworking memberships, private offices, enterprise solutions, meeting rooms, and event spaces.

Frost & Sullivan commends WORQ for setting a strong benchmark in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. Its disciplined operating model, customer-centric workplace experience, and strategic approach to expansion demonstrate how flexible workspace providers can create tangible value for both occupiers and property partners.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in competitive positioning, customer value, and market performance.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.

Contact us: Start the discussion.

Contact:

Tarini Singh

E: Tarini.Singh@frost.com 

About WORQ

Malaysia’s largest coworking space operator, WORQ, is built on a space-as-a-service model, and is the leading Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) coworking network in the country. Its vision is simple: to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses connect, collaborate, and Prosper by WORQing Together. This winning formula made WORQ profitable within its first two months and is reflected in the company’s 12 industry awards and accolades, most recently winning Southeast Asia’s Best Coworking Space at the Global Startup Awards 2026. A testament to its reputable status, WORQ has been graced by numerous global icons, including His Majesty King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, during his 2017 visit.

As the needs of businesses evolve, WORQ has expanded its workplace solutions with a people-first approach to employee experience. Guided by the philosophy of Prosper by WORQing Well, WORQ Well @ KL Eco City was launched to bring wellness-led workplace design into coworking, offering a country-club-inspired environment that supports productivity and wellbeing, sporting a full-sized swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna among other wellness amenities. Through its community-driven model, TOD-connected locations, and focus on sustainable growth, WORQ continues to redefine the future of work in Malaysia.

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HUDA BEAUTY AND CARDI B TURN UP THE SNATCH WITH THE NEW ULTRA SNATCHED COLLECTION

Huda Beauty takes its iconic Easy Bake franchise to the next level with its brightest pink-and-lilac powders yet.

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Huda Beauty teams up with global superstar Cardi B to launch Ultra Snatched, a bold new expansion of the brand’s iconic Easy Bake franchise.

Starring Huda Kattan and Cardi B, the launch introduces a fresh pink-and-lilac color story designed to take brightening, lifting and blurring to the next level across the Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder Duos and Easy Bake Pressed Powders.

Inspired by Huda and Cardi’s shared love of bold, transformative glam, Ultra Snatched pairs complexion-brightening pinks with cool lilacs for a visibly brighter, lifted look. The result? Huda Beauty’s signature airbrushed finish, turned all the way up.

THE SNATCHED BADDIES CAMPAIGN

To launch Ultra Snatched, Huda Beauty joins forces with Cardi B for “Snatched Baddies” — a playful, high-energy campaign bringing together two beauty icons known for doing glam their own way.

Cardi helped shape the creative alongside Huda, bringing her signature baddie energy to the campaign: confident, unapologetic, playful and always down for a full beat. The partnership brings together Huda and Cardi’s distinct worlds through their shared belief that beauty should be fun, expressive and never afraid to be extra.

The cinematic campaign plays with the ultimate switch-up: Huda and Cardi trading lives. As their worlds collide, the campaign showcases the transformative power of the Ultra Snatched routine — with plenty of personality, humor and major glam along the way.

Rolling out across social, digital and in-store, “Snatched Baddies” brings a new attitude to one of Huda Beauty’s most iconic franchises.

THE COLLECTION

Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder Duos | $43

The iconic Easy Bake formula gets an Ultra Snatched upgrade. Each duo features two complementary, ultra-fine loose powders that can be worn alone or blended together to customize your brightening effect. An adjustable selector makes it easy to choose your shade — or mix both.

The formula delivers up to 18 hours of wear with a flashback-free, airbrushed finish.

• Cherry Lilac — fair to light skin tones: Cherry Blossom Cake (sheer soft pink), NEW Lilac Muffin (soft, cool-toned lilac) and a soft pinky-lilac blend when mixed.
• Pink Ube — medium to tan skin tones: Pink Velvet Cookie (deep rosy pink), Ube Birthday Cake (electric lilac) and a rosy-mauve blend when mixed.

Easy Bake Pressed | $40

Easy Bake Pressed gets the Ultra Snatched treatment with two brightening shades designed to instantly lift and perfect the complexion.

The superfine, portable powder delivers up to 12 hours of shine control with a smooth, airbrushed matte finish that never looks cakey.

• Ube Birthday Cake: Medium with cool lilac undertones.
• Pink Velvet Cookie: Tan with warm pink undertones.

GET ULTRA SNATCHED

Using Huda Beauty’s Snatch Map technique, strategically apply Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder Duo to brighten and lift the complexion. Layer Easy Bake Pressed on top to turn up the brightness and lock in that smooth, lifted, airbrushed finish.

Media Contact:  

Andrew Durling

andrew.durling@hudabeauty.com 

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HUAWEI WATCH D3 Makes Early Debut at ESC Congress 2026: A New Era in Wrist-Based Blood Pressure Management

MUNICH, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC Congress 2026), one of the world’s most influential academic gatherings in cardiovascular medicine, officially kicked off today in Munich, Germany. Huawei showcased its latest innovations in health and fitness, offering an exclusive sneak peek at its next-generation ambulatory blood pressure monitor, the HUAWEI WATCH D3, ahead of its official launch at the Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Munich on 2 September. Bridging cutting-edge academic research with everyday consumer technology, Huawei continues to demonstrate its commitment to open collaboration, connecting pioneering research with products that reshape people’s daily lives.

A Legacy of Persistence, A Leap Forward

Huawei’s journey in blood pressure monitoring technology traces back to 2014, when the company first ventured into the sports and health domain. Over the past decade, Huawei has steadily advanced wearable health monitoring technologies to drive the evolution of the industry, from dynamic heart rate monitoring and SpO₂ tracking to ECG collection, and ultimately to blood pressure measurement.

In 2021, Huawei launched its first wrist-based ambulatory blood pressure recorder, the HUAWEI WATCH D. This device brought medical-grade blood pressure measurement capabilities to people’s wrists for the first time, securing medical device certification in multiple countries and regions, including China and the European Union. In 2024, the HUAWEI WATCH D2 was officially released, introducing 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and redefining blood pressure management.

In 2026, Huawei is set to unveil its latest achievement in blood pressure health—the next-generation HUAWEI WATCH D series. As the latest wrist-based ambulatory blood pressure recorder, the HUAWEI WATCH D3 achieves further breakthroughs across more blood pressure measurement scenarios while delivering more comprehensive health protection.

Lightweight Design, Professionalism Meets Style

To enhance comfort during extended wear, the HUAWEI WATCH D3 features further refinements in device thickness and strap weight. It will be available in three fashionable colour options inspired by “nature’s healing”—designed not only for comfort but also as a stylish everyday accessory, seamlessly blending in with diverse lifestyles and sports scenarios.

Broader Scenarios, Richer Health Insights

The HUAWEI WATCH D3 ensures accurate blood pressure measurement at elevated heart rates. It accurately records blood pressure data before and after exercise, provides recommendations on appropriate exercise intensity, and helps users develop good fitness habits. Furthermore, the HUAWEI WATCH D3 has been certified by CE MDR in the European Union, with its certification scope covering single blood pressure measurements, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and pre- and post-exercise blood pressure measurements. Newly added features include blood pressure measurement reminders for high-altitude environments and sudden temperature changes, ensuring users never miss a critical monitoring check.

Beyond its core blood pressure monitoring capabilities, the HUAWEI WATCH D3 also offers richer Health Glance metrics and health studies, alongside continuous improvements in sleep and emotional wellbeing tracking^[1]. Further details on specific applications will be announced in due course.

Stay tuned to Huawei’s official channels for information on the official launch date, pricing, and full specifications of the HUAWEI WATCH D3.

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AARAV Fragrances and Flavors Launches AARAV Intelligence to Enable Dynamic, Consumer-Led FMCG Innovation

New intelligence capability combines AARAV’s market and innovation intelligence with rapid consumer research co-powered by Flickly to bring data-backed decision-making closer to fragrance and flavor development

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AARAV Fragrances and Flavors Pvt. Ltd. has launched AARAV Intelligence, a new intelligence capability designed to strengthen the company’s proposition as a consumer-led fragrance and flavor innovation partner.

AARAV Intelligence serves as the umbrella for AARAV’s growing consumer, market, trend and innovation intelligence capabilities. It combines AARAV’s own research and industry intelligence with rapid, AI-powered consumer research co-powered by Flickly.

Bringing Consumer Research Closer to Product Development

As part of AARAV Intelligence, the Consumer Intelligence capability is co-powered by Flickly, an AI-powered consumer research platform specialising in concept testing, pack testing, preference studies and category deep-dives. It enables brands to validate ideas and make data-backed decisions rapidly under the AARAV Intelligence proposition.

Integrated into AARAV’s fragrance and flavor innovation process, this capability brings targeted consumer research into the holistic product development journey.

The proposition: AARAV Intelligence helps FMCG brands move from assuming what consumers want toward developing products informed by actual consumer needs, market developments and emerging trends.

Consumer Intelligence studies can be deployed across different stages of fragrance and flavor development, from pre-development concept validation to post-development evaluation. Research can explore fragrance and flavor preferences, packaging ideas, product concepts and names, usage occasions, purchase drivers, price segments, premiumisation and consumer segments.

Designed to bridge the gap between informal consumer feedback and large-scale traditional market research, this provides an agile research layer for focused innovation questions. Customers can use it to understand which fragrance or flavor territories resonate, what consumers associate with premiumization, which product benefits matter most or which concepts demonstrate stronger potential.

For larger organizations, AARAV Intelligence is designed to complement existing Consumer & Market Insights functions, providing an agile, fragrance- and flavor-focused layer of intelligence within the development process. For emerging and mid-sized brands, it provides access to structured consumer research that may otherwise be difficult to incorporate into routine product development.

From Insight to Creation

The core value of AARAV Intelligence lies not simply in providing research, but in connecting intelligence directly with AARAV’s fragrance and flavor expertise and creative capabilities.

Consumer findings, market developments and emerging trends can be translated into sharper briefs and clearer creative direction for perfumers, flavorists and product development teams. This helps customers make more informed development decisions, reduce uncertainty and create products that are more closely aligned with their target consumers.

Vinay Vaze, Promoter, AARAV Fragrances and Flavors Pvt. Ltd., said:

“The idea behind AARAV Intelligence is to bring consumer and market understanding much closer to the entire product development process. Fragrance and flavor decisions should not exist in isolation from what consumers are actually seeking or how markets are evolving. By connecting rapid consumer research with AARAV’s own market intelligence and creative expertise, we want to help our customers build sharper briefs, make more informed innovation decisions and ultimately develop products that are more relevant to their consumers.”

The launch of AARAV Intelligence marks another step in AARAV’s evolution toward an insight-led approach to fragrance and flavor innovation, connecting consumer understanding and market intelligence forward into creative development and product innovation.

About AARAV Fragrances and Flavors Pvt. Ltd.

AARAV is a professionally managed, privately owned company founded in 2007 with a family heritage since 1922. Today, it is one of India’s top three Fragrance, Flavor and Ingredient Houses. The company serves clients in over 30 countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. With a team of over 350 professionals and operations spanning Maharashtra (Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Palghar) and Bengaluru, AARAV continues to grow and deliver innovation-driven solutions across FMCG sectors.

Discover more about AARAV: www.aarav.co

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AARAV Fragrances and Flavors Pvt. Ltd.

Email: marketing@aarav.co

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Stryker and IAGE partner to advance clinical excellence in fluorescence-guided surgery in gynaecology in India

CHENNAI, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE) to strengthen surgeon education and capabilities in fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) in gynaecology. This strategic partnership was signed during the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Conference 2026 in Chennai, in the presence of 350 gynaecological surgeons and healthcare professionals from across India.

As India continues to witness a growing burden of women’s health conditions alongside the increasing adoption of minimally invasive surgery, the need for greater investment in surgeon-capability building and standardized clinical education has become increasingly important. Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) is emerging as an important advancement in gynaecology, enabling enhanced intraoperative visualization that can support surgical precision, informed clinical decision-making and improved patient care.

Through this partnership, Stryker and IAGE aim to expand access to high-quality educational opportunities in FGS. Over the next two years, the collaboration will deliver pan-India clinical educational initiatives. Participating surgeons will also gain exposure to leading Indian and international experts, fostering knowledge exchange and encouraging the adoption of global best practices in gynaecological surgery.

Aman Rishi, vice president & general manager, India, Stryker, said, “As India’s surgical landscape continues to evolve, there is a growing need to ensure that innovation is supported by ongoing clinical capability building. At Stryker, we believe technology delivers its greatest value when healthcare professionals are equipped to use it with confidence and precision. Through our collaboration with IAGE, we look forward to expanding access to structured training in fluorescence-guided surgery and supporting surgeons in delivering high-quality care for patients across India.”

Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Sudha Tandon, president, IAGE, said, “Minimally invasive gynaecological surgery is entering a new era with newer technologies and techniques reshaping clinical practice. Keeping pace with these advancements calls for continuous learning, structured training and opportunities for surgeons to learn from shared clinical experience. Through our partnership with Stryker, we look forward to creating a strong platform for education and knowledge exchange of fluorescence-guided surgery and advancing the standard of gynaecological care across India.”

As India’s healthcare ecosystem continues to evolve, collaborations between industry and the clinical community will play an increasingly important role in supporting innovation, strengthening clinical practice and improving patient outcomes. Through this partnership, Stryker and IAGE aim to contribute to that shared vision for the future of gynaecological care in India.

About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com.

About Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)

IAGE is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of gynaecological endoscopy. Through conferences, workshops, publications, training programs, online courses, and educational initiatives, IAGE supports obstetricians and gynaecologists in enhancing their knowledge and skills while promoting excellence in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.

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