11, Feb 2026
Niti Gupta Returns with Season 7 of AFRA World Fashion Confluence
Internationally Acclaimed Fashion Curator Niti Gupta Is Back with Season Seven of Her Marque Showcase – The AFRA World Fashion Confluence
In an ever-evolving global fashion landscape, Niti Gupta continues to stand apart as a visionary curator and strategic force, shaping meaningful opportunities for designers across geographies. Her flair for spotting emerging talent, refined branding expertise and deep industry insight have distinguished her platform, The AFRA World as one of the most luxurious and holistic fashion experiences globally.
With over 27 years of experience within the fashion industry, Niti has mastered the art of identifying designers at crucial inflection points in their creative journeys, bringing them into her fold and working alongside them to elevate their brand identity. Moving beyond spotting potential, her knack for strategically moulding emerging talent for international markets is her greatest strength and her most formidable contribution to the world of fashion. Her influence goes beyond curating collections – instead, she curates brand journeys, working closely with designers on ideation, storytelling, visual identity, positioning and long-term scalability.
The AFRA World was born in response to a critical gap that Niti perceived within the fashion ecosystem: while talent is abundant, the access, direction and global visibility that this talent needs to reach their true potential remains elusive. Thus, The Afra World Fashion Confluence was conceived as far more than a runway platform; it is a 360-degree fashion incubator, an immersive accelerator where creativity meets commerce, design is supported by strategy and emerging designers are offered vital exposure to a respected luxury platform.
Over the years, The AFRA World events have evolved into multi-sensory fashion experiences. Each season is thoughtfully curated to reflect not just global trends, but local cultural nuances, ensuring relevance and resonance across markets. From high-impact runway showcases and luxurious venues to buyer interactions, retail explorations, panel discussions and knowledge-sharing forums, every element is designed to create sustained value for designers beyond the spotlight.
What sets The AFRA World apart is its emphasis on experience-led luxury. Designers are introduced to a refined platform where presentation, ambience, audience curation and storytelling come together seamlessly. These events offer a rare opportunity for designers to engage with buyers, media, stylists and fashion stakeholders in an environment that encourages dialogue, collaboration and lasting relationships.
With Dubai as its nucleus, The AFRA World mirrors the city’s role as a global melting pot of cultures, commerce, and creativity. This strategic base has enabled the platform to foster strong international ties while providing designers vital access to new markets and global audiences. Under Niti’s guidance, designers—especially those from emerging fashion markets—have successfully adapted their collections for international sensibilities while retaining their unique creative identities.
Season after season, global brands such as Iqbal Hussain, Preeti Kler, Jafer Jafry, House of Tuhina, Kokommo, Nergisse and Veera, Mina Siddique, MOH by Meera, SJON, and Lagos Shirt Factory have leveraged their debut at The AFRA World to achieve significant growth. Niti’s strategic marketing, innovative styling and visionary branding direction for debut designers have helped them to build stronger portfolios, compelling visual narratives and elevate their brand presence—laying the foundation for expansion into new markets and platforms.
Speaking about her approach, Niti Gupta shares:
“The AFRA World Fashion Confluence is designed as an ecosystem, not an event. Our 360-degree approach and experience ensure designers walk away with more than exposure—they gain insight, access and a roadmap for longevity, as well as an elevated brand identity.”
As Season 7 unfolds, Niti Gupta remains deeply committed to nurturing talent and fostering global collaborations. Her long-term vision is to build a fashion ecosystem that is creative yet strategic, luxurious yet purposeful—one that consistently empowers designers to grow, evolve and claim their place on the world stage.
Through The AFRA World Fashion Confluence, Niti Gupta continues to redefine the length and breadth of what fashion platforms can be: immersive, inclusive and truly transformational. The upcoming season of THE AFRA World Fashion Confluence is slated for September 2026.
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11, Feb 2026
Vietjet Unveils Holi & Spring Offers for Indian Flyers with Free Baggage and Festive Dining
Vietjet rolls out Holi & Spring travel offers for Indian flyers with free checked baggage and special festive inflight dining
Mumbai, Feb 11: Vietjet is rolling out special spring travel offers for Indian passengers planning a quick international getaway around the Holi holiday period, including free 20kg checked baggage for Eco ticket holders and a specially curated Vietnamese menu for Business Class travellers – adding extra value and flavour to trips to Vietnam this season.
Timed perfectly for Indian travellers looking to plan a Holi break or a short spring escape, the offer comes as outbound leisure travel demand continues to grow from India with Vietjet operating direct services from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad to Vietnam’s key gateways including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with convenient onward connections across Vietnam and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Under this promotion, passengers booking Eco tickets on flights between India and Vietnam can enjoy complimentary 20kg checked baggage. The offer is valid for bookings made until February 28, 2026 via www.vietjetair.com and the Vietjet Air mobile app, for travel between February 10 and March 31, 2026 – an ideal window for Holi vacations and spring travel plans.
Adding further value for holidaymakers, Vietjet passengers can also enjoy up to 30% discounts on resort and lifestyle services, including stays, dining and spa packages, at select hotels and resorts in Phu Quoc Island, a fast-growing favourite among Indian beach travellers .
As part of the festive celebrations, Vietjet is also introducing a special Vietnamese Lunar New Year inflight menu available from February 10 to February 20, 2026, for Business Class passengers on selected domestic and international flights operating to and from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Signature dishes include Steamed Pork Balls with Wood Ear Mushrooms, Braised Pork with Rice, Red Sticky Rice with Chicken Sausage, Hanoi-style Chicken Noodle Soup combo, Chicken and Bamboo Shoots Vermicelli, and Bitter Melon Soup with Fish Paste. Traditional desserts such as Lotus Seed sweet soup and Green rice sweet soup are also part of the menu.
Business Class passengers can enjoy Vietjet’s premium flying experience featuring priority services, curated cuisine, attentive cabin service, and modern, fuel-efficient aircraft.
With attractive travel benefits aligned to the Indian holiday calendar and growing connectivity between India and Vietnam, Vietjet continues to strengthen its position as a preferred airline for affordable, high-value international leisure travel while showcasing Vietnam’s rich cultural and culinary experiences.
11, Feb 2026
Dabur Gulabari’s #SayItWithARose Campaign Garners 100M+ Views, Distributes 2.5 Lakh Scented Memory Cards on Rose Day
Kolkata, Feb 11: This Valentine’s season, Dabur Gulabari transformed Rose Day into a nationwide celebration of expression with its integrated #SayItWithARose campaign, seamlessly blending culture, creators and commerce at scale.
Rooted in the timeless symbolism of roses, the campaign encouraged consumers to express heartfelt emotions through a simple yet powerful gesture — and preserve those moments through a specially designed scented memory card, made available exclusively via quick commerce platform Blinkit.
Turning Roses into Keepsakes – On Rose Day, consumers ordering roses on Blinkit received a Gulabari-inspired scented memory card designed to capture milestones — from first photos and first dates to proposals and forever memories. The card enabled users to attach personal photographs, pen notes, and digitize memories through QR integration, bridging nostalgia with modern sharing culture.
The initiative saw strong nationwide participation, with over 2.5 lakh scented cards distributed on Rose Day alone — reinforcing Gulabari’s enduring association with roses and emotional expression.
To amplify the campaign, Dabur Gulabari activated 100+ influencers across lifestyle, couple, youth and comedy genres, driving authentic storytelling around the scented card experience. Creators ordered the card and shared relatable content celebrating modern love and meaningful gestures.
The campaign delivered:
· 100+ million views across platforms
· Engagement rates exceeding 4% on influencer content
· Thousands of Instagram stories within 24 hours of launch
Adding a cultural twist, leading creators flipped the traditional Valentine’s narrative by showcasing women giving “princess treatment” to men — reflecting evolving relationship dynamics and resonating strongly with Gen-Z audiences who value mutual effort and equality.
Commenting on the campaign, Virat Khanna, Head of Marketing – Skin Care, Dabur India Limited, said:
“Gulabari has always been rooted in the purity, gentle care and emotion of roses. With #SayItWithARose, we wanted to celebrate that simply beautiful positioning — where care is soft, heartfelt and effortless. This campaign allowed us to bring the timeless charm of roses into a contemporary expression of love.”
Highlighting the digital narrative, Jasleen Kohli, Digital Lead – HPC, Dabur India Limited, added:
“At its core, this campaign was about creating a moment of warmth and connection online. By working closely with creators and encouraging authentic storytelling, we were able to make Rose Day feel personal, shareable and emotionally resonant across social platforms.”
The campaign was conceptualised and executed in partnership with Cloutflow. Vanshika Batra, Co-Founder – Cloutflow Influencer Marketing Platform, said:
“Our objective was to drive authenticity at scale. With 100+ creators interpreting #SayItWithARose in their own voice, the campaign felt native to feeds and culturally relevant from day one.”
Bridging Heritage and Modern Expression – By combining the emotional equity of roses with the immediacy of social storytelling and creator ecosystems, Dabur Gulabari successfully created a full-funnel Valentine’s moment — from transaction to memory-making.
With 100 million+ views, strong engagement, and large-scale physical distribution, #SayItWithARose demonstrates how a legacy brand can translate its core values of purity and gentle care into meaningful, measurable cultural impact in the digital age.
11, Feb 2026
Allcargo Terminals Reports Record Q3 Volumes; Net Profit Jumps 28 Percent YoY
Mumbai, Feb 11: Allcargo Terminals Limited (ATL) has announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, reporting its highest-ever quarterly volumes in Q3 FY26 at 1.76 lakh TEUs, reflecting strong operational momentum.
The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹15.0 crore, marking a 28% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to ₹11.8 crore in Q3 FY25. Revenue for the quarter rose to ₹218.3 crore, registering a 17% YoY growth from ₹187.3 crore in the corresponding period last year.
Strong Operational Performance
The revenue growth was driven by improved volumes, supported by capacity additions at JNPA, along with organic growth across ATL’s pan-India network of Container Freight Stations (CFS) and Inland Container Depots (ICD).
For Q3 FY26:
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EBITDA stood at ₹42.6 crore, up 31% YoY and 6% sequentially
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Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 33% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ)
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Revenue rose 5% QoQ
The strong performance highlights ATL’s continued focus on operational efficiency, process optimization, and disciplined execution of its growth initiatives.
Summary of Consolidated Financial Results (₹ in Crore)
| Particulars | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | YoY | Q2 FY26 | QoQ |
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| Revenue | 218.3 | 187.3 | 17% | 207.2 | 5% |
| EBITDA | 42.6 | 32.5 | 31% | 40.3 | 6% |
| PAT | 15.0 | 11.8 | 28% | 11.3 | 33% |
Management Commentary
Commenting on the performance, Suresh Kumar R, Managing Director, Allcargo Terminals Limited, said:
“In Q3 FY26, we achieved significant growth of 18% year-on-year in volumes. This growth reflects early benefits of our three-year strategic plan, where we added capacity at JNPA in Q2 FY26 and renewed our contract with CWC Mundra at the beginning of the year.
Our deep customer equity is enabling us to leverage capacity expansion, ensuring revenue keeps pace with volumes. Our profit after tax increased by 28% year-on-year, underscoring the operating leverage in the business.
We remain confident about the long-term growth prospects of CFS and ICD operations in India, especially at a time when global trade dynamics are being reset. Recent trade agreements signed by India with the European Union and the United States are expected to provide a meaningful fillip to manufacturing activity and India’s EXIM trade.”
Strategic Outlook
ATL is currently executing its three-year strategic plan, aimed at enhancing cargo handling capacity at key locations. This expansion is being complemented by focused digital initiatives designed to improve process efficiency, automation, and overall customer experience.
With sustained volume growth, improved operating leverage, and expanding trade opportunities, ATL remains well-positioned to capitalize on India’s evolving logistics and EXIM landscape.
11, Feb 2026
CDSL Hosts 3rd Reimagine Symposium; SEBI Chief Launches Amar Chitra Katha Investor Series
Mumbai, Feb 11: Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), Asia’s first listed depository and custodian of over 17.5 crore demat accounts, hosted the third edition of its annual symposium, “Reimagine: Securities Market through Data Synergy,” in Mumbai.
The event brought together policymakers, regulators, Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), intermediaries, industry leaders, and technology innovators to deliberate on the evolving role of data in building future-ready securities markets. As part of the Reimagine platform, CDSL also announced the winners of the inaugural Reimagine Ideathon 2026, a nationwide competition inviting students to reimagine investor education for a Viksit Bharat.
Leadership Participation
The symposium was presided over by Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as Chief Guest. It was graced by Shri Sandip Pradhan, Whole-Time Member, SEBI, and Shri Keki Mistry, Former Vice Chairman & CEO, HDFC, as Guests of Honour, alongside eminent speakers and panelists from across the securities market ecosystem.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI, said:
“For decades, when we spoke of market infrastructure, we meant exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories etc. Today, there is another layer of infrastructure that is just as critical, though largely invisible — data. Data is the new plumbing of capital markets: unseen, indispensable, and powerful. In this world, the quality of data, the security around it, and the governance frameworks that guide its use matter as much as capital and liquidity themselves. I also commend CDSL for organising the Reimagine Ideathon challenge, which has encouraged students across the country to participate in our investor education and awareness mission.”
Focus on Data, Trust and Market Resilience
The symposium featured three thematic panel discussions centered on:
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Data-driven innovation at scale
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Trust as a cornerstone of market growth
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Regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity preparedness
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Organisational and cultural shifts required for a data-centric securities ecosystem
Setting the context, Shri Nehal Vora, Managing Director & CEO, CDSL, said:
“The Reimagine Symposium reflects CDSL’s commitment to encouraging collaborative dialogue across the securities market ecosystem. As markets evolve in an increasingly digital environment, leveraging data responsibly and securely will be key to strengthening investor confidence and building inclusive and resilient securities markets.”
Shri Sandip Pradhan, Whole-Time Member, SEBI, added:
“As India’s securities markets continue to deepen and broaden, the role of data-driven insights and investor education becomes increasingly critical. Strengthening investor awareness and encouraging responsible participation are essential to sustaining market integrity and investor confidence. Platforms such as Reimagine provide a valuable forum to drive innovation while reinforcing these foundational objectives.”
Shri Keki Mistry, Chair of the Reimagine Ideathon Jury, noted:
“Platforms like the Reimagine Symposium are important for shaping the conversation on the future of India’s securities market, particularly as data and technology become central to market infrastructure. The Ideathon added a refreshing dimension by engaging students and encouraging practical, implementable ideas.”
Shri Gurumoorthy Mahalingam, Chairperson and Public Interest Director, CDSL, emphasized:
“India’s capital markets are entering a phase where data, technology and governance must move in alignment. Channelising domestic savings into productive market-linked assets, while ensuring strong data governance and investor protection, will be critical to funding India’s long-term growth.”
Reimagine Ideathon 2026 Winners Announced
A key highlight of the symposium was the felicitation of winners of the Reimagine Ideathon 2026.
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Project Sahayak from Goa Institute of Management emerged as the winner, receiving the top prize of ₹5 lakh.
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Project Khet Nivesh from Shri Ramswaroop Memorial College, Lucknow, secured the first runner-up position with ₹3 lakh.
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Project Nivi from BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore, won the second runner-up prize of ₹2 lakh.
The competition attracted over 1,000 registrations from institutions across 21 states and 2 Union Territories, with a total prize pool of ₹12 lakh.
AI-Powered Panelist Debuts
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the symposium featured an AI-powered panelist that participated alongside industry experts, offering real-time, data-driven insights on key themes. The initiative demonstrated the growing role of artificial intelligence in strengthening market intelligence and decision-making frameworks.
Launch of Amar Chitra Katha Investor Education Series
As part of CDSL’s broader investor education initiatives, SEBI Chairman Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey launched CDSL Investor Protection Fund’s Amar Chitra Katha comic series in 12 languages at the symposium. The series aims to translate complex financial concepts into engaging, story-led narratives to promote informed investing across diverse audiences.
11, Feb 2026
Siemens Launches First Experience-Led Brand Store in Gurugram, Marks 100 Years of Oven Innovation
Gurugram, Feb 11: BSH Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH and a global leader in premium home appliances, has announced the launch of its first Siemens Brand Store in Gurugram, in partnership with Home Square Exzellenz Pvt. Ltd. Strategically located at DLF Phase 1—an address synonymous with premium living—the new experience-led store reinforces Siemens’ commitment to intelligent, design-driven, and future-ready home solutions for discerning homeowners.
The launch also aligns with a historic milestone for the brand. In 2026, Siemens celebrates 100 years of oven innovation, marking a century of redefining how the world cooks through engineering excellence and cutting-edge technology.
Strengthening Presence in a High-Growth Premium Market
The expansion underscores Siemens’ focused growth strategy in high-potential luxury markets. Gurugram has rapidly emerged as a hub for premium residences, modular kitchens, and intelligent homes, driven by rising disposable incomes, global lifestyle exposure, and increasing premiumisation.
India’s organised modular kitchen industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25% until 2030, supported by strong real estate momentum. Built-in appliances are playing a central role in shaping modern kitchen aesthetics. Post-pandemic, dishwasher adoption has witnessed a sharp uptick in urban markets such as Gurugram, with homeowners increasingly opting for integrated formats that deliver seamless, clutter-free designs—reflecting the city’s shift toward sophisticated, design-led living.
Design That Integrates Performance with Aesthetics
Siemens’ minimalist design philosophy—defined by clean geometry, intuitive interfaces, and seamless integration—has positioned the brand as a preferred partner for architects and interior designers shaping contemporary living spaces. Its appliances are engineered to balance powerful performance with understated elegance, allowing products to blend effortlessly into modern interiors while making a bold design statement.
Intelligent Innovation at the Core
Commenting on the launch, Saif Khan, MD & CEO, BSH Home Appliances India, said:
“Imagine an oven that recognises what you’re cooking and adapts itself to deliver exactly the result you love, or a coffee machine that remembers your perfect brew every single time. From AI-enabled ovens equipped with integrated cameras that detect up to 100 dishes, to coffee machines offering over 30 personalised beverage options and intelligent systems like i-Dos that measure detergent with absolute precision, Siemens innovations are designed to make everyday living smarter and simpler.
The launch of our Siemens flagship store in Gurugram brings this vision of intelligent, design-led living to life for consumers who value progress, performance and aesthetics. We are witnessing a strong and consistent rise in demand for premium cooking appliances and dishwashers in the region, reflecting Gurugram’s growing aspiration for integrated, high-quality and future-ready homes.”
A Fully Immersive Experience Centre
Designed as an interactive experience destination, the Siemens Brand Store – Home Square Exzellenz showcases the brand’s premium built-in and freestanding appliances through thoughtfully curated kitchen zones. Visitors can engage in live product demonstrations, explore personalised integrated kitchen planning solutions, and receive expert consultations for end-to-end kitchen transformations.
With over 25 retail touchpoints across Delhi NCR, including five in Gurugram, Siemens continues to strengthen its premium leadership in North India—catering to the growing demand for intelligent, integrated, and aesthetically refined home solutions.
11, Feb 2026
Synopsys to Showcase AI-Driven Engineering Innovation at India AI Impact Summit 2026
Feb 11, New Delhi: Synopsys, Inc., the leader in silicon to systems design solutions, will exhibit at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from February 16-20, 2026, showcasing engineering solutions that advance AI development and adoption through software-defined engineering.
As the first AI summit hosted in the Global South, The AI Impact Summit is a flagship platform bringing together government leaders, global CEOs, researchers, innovators, and industry experts to shape how artificial intelligence can drive inclusive growth, sustainable development, and strategic innovation across sectors.
Dr. Prith Banerjee, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Synopsys, will join a lineup of influential leaders speaking at the AI Impact Summit, including such as Sundar Pichai (CEO, Google & Alphabet), Jensen Huang (CEO, NVIDIA), Cristiano Amon (CEO, Qualcomm), Demis Hassabis (CEO, Google DeepMind), Shantanu Narayen (CEO, Adobe), Bill Gates (Chair, Gates Foundation), Alexandr Wang (Chief AI Officer, Meta), and Mukesh Ambani (Chairman & MD, Reliance Industries), among others.
Dr Banerjee’s talk will focus on “Use of AI/ML in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Engineering Simulation for Chips to Systems.”, exploring the transformative role of AI and machine learning across engineering workflows, including:
Re-engineering Engineering in the Age of AI, highlighting how AI-augmented design flows and simulation tools facilitate agile, resilient product development across industries.
The Rise of Digital Twins, focusing on how next-generation products evolve virtually first and how they also cut development risk and accelerate the time-to-value.
Innovating Complex Systems for Reduced Time to Market, empowering lower complexity, higher productivity, and a quicker path-to-market for semiconductor and systems innovation through multidomain workflows to enable tight software and hardware co-design.
Connect with Synopsys at AI Impact Summit
Watch Dr Banerjee’s talk on “Use of AI/ML in EDA & Engineering Simulation for Chips to Systems”: Senior Vice President of Innovation, Synopsys, will deliver a talk on the ‘Use of AI/ML in EDA & Engineering Simulation for Chips to Systems’ at the Summit.
Visit the booth: Synopsys will showcase AI-led simulation and digital engineering capabilities at a 400 sq. ft. interactive booth (3F.16) at hall 3 on the first floor in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The booth will showcase AI-driven innovations spanning electronic design automation (EDA), IP, verification, and simulation. There will be a strong emphasis on real-world, cross-industry use cases across mobility, technology, manufacturing, and aerospace, showcasing how AI-led design and simulation are helping organizations address increasingly complex engineering challenges at scale.
Join us for a demo: The Synopsys booth will feature two dedicated demo stations:
AI-driven EDA and IP demo station: showcasing how Generative AI and agentic AI allow faster, smarter, and more autonomous design and verification workflows.
AI-powered simulation demo station: demonstrating how advanced AI techniques are augmenting accuracy, speed, and decision-making in complex engineering simulations across industries.
11, Feb 2026
Polaris Smart Metering crosses 1 million smart meters milestone, advancing India’s RDSS-led power distribution reform
Jaipur / New Delhi, Feb 11: Polaris Smart Metering announced a major milestone in its AMISP & power distribution journey, having manufactured and deployed over 1 million smart meters across its markets under the Government of India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The achievement underscores Polaris’ role as a key enabler of large-scale smart metering adoption and power sector digitization in the country.
The milestone was marked by the unveiling of the 1 millionth smart meter at Polaris’ state-of-the-art facility in Jaipur, in the presence of senior government officials and industry stakeholders. The facility represents the company’s commitment to indigenous manufacturing, technology excellence, and scalable execution aligned with national reform priorities.
Gracing the event, Chief Guest, Shri Ajitabh Sharma, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) and Chairman, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPN), highlighted the importance of smart metering in achieving RDSS objectives. “With the rapid growth of renewable energy and our planned expansion of battery energy storage, smart meters will play a central role in demand flexibility and grid management. Its true value lies in robust data management systems, integrated platforms and informed decision-making that strengthen grid visibility and operational efficiency,” he said.
Commenting on the milestone, Yashraj Khaitan, Founder and CEO, Polaris Smart Metering, said, “Crossing the 1 million smart meters mark is a defining moment for Polaris and a strong validation of our execution capabilities under RDSS. It reflects the trust placed in us by utilities and state governments, and the relentless efforts of our teams on the ground. Our AMI solutions enable two-way communication between utilities and consumers, laying the foundation for a smarter, more efficient and financially sustainable power distribution ecosystem in India.”
Rajeev Sharma, Chairman, Polaris Group said, “It is a moment of immense pride to witness Polaris Group achieving the milestone of our one-millionth smart meter. Smart Metering is backbone of a financially viable power sector. By reducing AT&C losses and enabling the seamless integration of renewable energy, we are securing a sustainable future for our DISCOMs. With continuous effort, Polaris will soon reach the milestone of manufacturing 2 million meters.”
The deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) at scale is playing a critical role in transforming power distribution by improving billing accuracy, reducing losses, strengthening utility operations, and providing consumers with greater transparency and control over their energy usage.
Polaris currently has a manufacturing capacity of 5 million meters, and is also expanding through Polaris NOVA, its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, which will increase its production capacity from the current 5 million to 10 million meters annually by mid-2026.
Polaris Smart Metering works closely with distribution companies across multiple states to support end-to-end smart meter rollouts, from manufacturing and deployment to system integration and data security. Its solutions are designed to be robust, interoperable, and scalable, supporting utilities in their long-term digital transformation journey.
The 1 million smart meters milestone reflects the accelerating momentum of India’s smart metering programme and reinforces Polaris Smart Metering’s commitment to partnering with the government and utilities in building a future-ready, consumer-centric power distribution network.
10, Feb 2026
From Shopping Floor to Runway: A Fashion Mob Takes Over Pacific Mall
The Pacific Fashion Takeover brought live fashion, music and choreography straight to unsuspecting shoppers.
Shoppers at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden were pleasantly surprised as a live fashion mob unfolded across the mall floor, instantly transforming the space into a high-energy runway to mark the mall’s 15-year milestone. Models emerged seamlessly from within the crowd, creating an immersive experience that blended fashion, music and movement, and turning a regular shopping day into a celebration.
The activation, titled Pacific Fashion Takeover, showcased curated looks from some of the mall’s most popular fashion and lifestyle brands. Models strutted the floor in outfits from M&S, Levi’s, Superdry, Nike, Uniqlo, Vero Moda, Forever New, Kazo, OVS, NewME, House of Fett, Coyu, The Collective and Armani Exchange, reflecting the mall’s diverse and trend-forward brand mix. The looks were complemented with professional styling and grooming by Geetanjali Salon and Looks Salon, adding a polished, runway-ready finish to the performances. The live mob format broke the conventional ramp walk structure, drawing shoppers into the moment and reinforcing the mall’s focus on experience-led retail.
Over the past 15 years, Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden has evolved into a key lifestyle destination in Delhi NCR by consistently aligning with changing consumer preferences. The anniversary celebration reflected this journey, placing live engagement and community participation at the centre of the festivities.
Sharing her experience, Mehak Khanna, a regular shopper at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, said, “I came in for routine shopping and suddenly found myself watching a live fashion show right in front of me. The energy, the music and the styling made it feel like a professional fashion event. It was unexpected and truly memorable.”
Known for its diverse brand mix and regular experiential activations, Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden continues to attract shoppers from across West Delhi and beyond. The 15th anniversary celebration further strengthened its connect with patrons by delivering an interactive, feel-good moment within a familiar retail environment.
As the mall steps into its next phase, it remains focused on creating engaging lifestyle experiences that resonate with today’s urban consumers.
10, Feb 2026
Apex Hospitals Launches Free Gynecology Checkups for Women This Valentine’s
Apex Group of Hospitals Offers Free Gynecology & Obstetrics Consultation This Valentine’s — Prioritizing Women’s Health Across Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 10: Apex Group of Hospitals, a leading healthcare provider in Mumbai, is proud to announce a special Free Gynecology & Obstetrics Consultation from 15th February to 15th March 2026. With over 350 beds and modern facilities across Borivali, Kandivali, and Mulund, the hospital group is celebrating Valentine’s Day by encouraging women and their loved ones to place health at the heart of every relationship.
Women’s health remains a critical concern in India, with conditions such as menstrual disorders, PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), cervical infections, fibroids, and reproductive health issues often going undiagnosed due to lack of awareness or delayed medical attention. Regular consultations with a qualified gynecologist can aid early detection of conditions like cervical cancer, hormonal imbalances, and reproductive complications, leading to better long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Tanvi Shah, Assistant Director, Apex Group of Hospitals, said,
“At Apex Group of Hospitals, we strongly believe that preventive care is essential. Regular gynecological consultations empower women with a better understanding of their bodies, reproductive health, and overall well-being. Early detection and timely treatment can truly transform lives and help women build stronger, healthier futures.”
This Valentine’s initiative aims to remove barriers to women’s healthcare by offering complimentary expert consultations for a limited period. Appointments are available by prior reservation only, and slots are limited. Healthcare experts recommend that adult women undergo a gynecological examination at least once a year, or more frequently if symptoms such as irregular periods, pelvic pain, unusual discharge, or reproductive concerns arise.
