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Chandigarh University joins ISRO to host National Space Technology Conclave on 17th-18th August; Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla among 30 Space Scientists to attend

30 Eminent Scientists & Mission Leaders from ISRO, IIST, IN-SPACe & NSI to be part of ‘Chandigarh University Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat

CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Giving fresh impetus to India’s growing space ambitions and advancing the Viksit Bharat vision through innovation, indigenous space capabilities and a future-ready scientific workforce, Chandigarh University’s Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology (KCC) is all set to organise India’s first university-led National Space Technology Conclave (NSTC) 2026 on August 17–18 at the University campus. The two-day conclave, being jointly organised in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Department of Space, Government of India will focus on the theme ‘Emerging Space Technologies for India’s Future Space Missions’ and will provide students a direct platform to engage with 30 distinguished scientists, mission leaders and technologists from ISRO, IIST, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) with 10 CEOs and senior leaders from leading Indian space industries and start-ups. The conclave will feature five roundtables and space technology demonstrations, facilitating discussions on the technologies shaping India’s next phase of space exploration and human spaceflight while inspiring the next generation of innovators to contribute to the nation’s Viksit Bharat journey.

The conclave will feature Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Ashoka Chakra, Indian astronaut and Indian Air Force officer, as the Special Guest. Group Captain Shukla created history in June 2025 by becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) and participated in scientific experiments, marking a defining moment in the nation’s space exploration journey. He has also been selected as one of the astronauts for India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.

Among the prominent space scientists and experts expected to participate are Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, Department of Space; Dr S Somnath, Former Chairman, ISRO; Dr Rajeev Jyothi, Director, Technical Directorate, IN-SPACe, Department of Space; Prof D Banerjee, Vice-Chancellor, IIST, Department of Space; Dr A Bharadwaj, Director, PRL, Department of Space; M Sankaran, Director, URSC, ISRO; Dr RP Singh, Director, IIRS, ISRO; and I S S Sarkar, Director, SAC, ISRO. The wider participation will include senior scientists, directors, project leaders, researchers, technologists, industry leaders and start-up representatives from across India’s space sector.

A major outcome of the two-day conclave will be the ‘Chandigarh University Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047’ which will bring together space scientists, institutional leaders and the Chandigarh University team to define the role and responsibilities of universities in contributing to India’s space technology ambitions. The declaration is envisaged as a collaborative roadmap for strengthening the university participation in space technology education, research, innovation and industry collaboration, with its recommendations and outcomes proposed to be shared with the Prime Minister’s Office. The initiative is aligned with the conclave’s larger objective of strengthening collaboration among ISRO, IN-SPACe, NSIL, academia, industry and start-ups while creating new avenues for research, skill development, internships, employment and technology development.

Speaking about the significance of the conclave, Prof. (Dr) Eswar Sunkara, Senior Director, Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology, Chandigarh University, said, “For the first time, Chandigarh University is bringing together leading ISRO scientists, IIST, space agencies, astronauts and industry leaders on a common university platform to deliberate on what universities can contribute to India’s space technology journey. The Chandigarh University Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047 will define the roles and responsibilities of Chandigarh University and other universities in supporting the national space vision. Our objective is to build a systematic space technology hub with the support of ISRO, develop space-ready human resources and create capabilities in satellite development, payloads, launch technologies, data analysis and other emerging areas. The outcomes of these deliberations will provide a roadmap for CU’s long-term contribution to India’s space programme.”

Prof. (Dr) Eswar Sunkara added, “The conclave will set out a strategic roadmap for establishing Chandigarh University as a premier national space technology hub in North India with the Kalpana Chawla Centre envisaged as the focal point for space technology research, innovation and capacity building. The proposed roadmap will explore areas including satellite development, satellite payloads, launch and mission technologies, reusable launch vehicle technologies, ground stations, space data analysis, artificial intelligence for space, space entrepreneurship and development of industry-ready human resources for the country’s growing space sector.”

The proposed programme includes an inaugural session, expert talks, roundtable deliberations, a student space technology showcase, expert interaction and one-to-one mentoring, technical reviews and brainstorming sessions on areas including small satellite laboratories, payload development, ground stations, collaborative research and national funding.

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/

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Sciton Launches OMNI™ in Canada: A New Laser Hair Removal Platform Designed for All

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sciton Inc., a global leader in laser and light-powered technology, has received approval from Health Canada for its latest innovation, OMNI™ laser hair removal. OMNI was developed to meet the growing demand for a fast, effective laser hair removal system that fits seamlessly into any workflow and is designed for all skin types, treatment areas, and practice sizes.

With up to 5000 W* of power and the industry’s largest spot size, OMNI delivers ultra-fast treatments for high patient throughput, helping providers treat more patients in less time. Wavelength options, including 760 nm, an 810/940 nm blend, and 1060 nm, along with various spot sizes and treatment modes, ensure precise and personalized care for all skin types and body areas. Integrated contact cooling helps maintain patient comfort, while an aloe-based spray, used as a gel-free alternative, soothes the skin, enhances comfort, and simplifies cleanup. Additionally, OMNI operates on a standard 110V outlet, making it easier to integrate into any treatment room. Built for high-volume use, OMNI delivers the performance and versatility providers need to deliver outstanding results year-round.

“This is an exciting development for the Canadian Aesthetic Industry. The success of this technology in the United States has been particularly inspiring, especially within a treatment category that has historically been viewed as a commoditized service. As a result, many providers have chosen not to prioritize hair reduction treatments within their practices. OMNI is helping to change that perception. With its speed, versatility, and ability to effectively treat a broad range of skin types, it enables practices to offer hair reduction treatments that are safe, comfortable, and commercially viable. Ultimately, this creates new opportunities for providers while improving access and outcomes for patients,” said Andrew Hrytzak, Director of Sales Canada & LatAm at Sciton.

Designed to support a wide range of practice environments, OMNI combines high-performance technology with workflow-enhancing features that help maximize efficiency without compromising patient comfort. Its customizable treatment parameters and dual-handpiece capability allow providers to tailor treatments to individual patient needs while maintaining the speed and consistency required in today’s busy aesthetic practices.

“OMNI by Sciton allows us to choose the right wavelength for the skin types and tones we treat, with so many customizable options. With two handpieces connected at once, we can easily switch between small and large spot sizes, making treatments not only fast and effective but also efficient. It’s a safe, versatile system, I feel confident delegating to my staff year-round,” said Dr. Dianne Quibell, MD, an internist and cosmetic laser surgeon.

OMNI joins Sciton’s portfolio of award-winning aesthetic solutions, reflecting the company’s commitment to building smart, effective systems that help Canadian providers grow their practices with confidence.

To learn more about OMNI™ laser hair removal, visit www.sciton.com/omni

To learn more about Sciton, visit www.sciton.com

ABOUT Sciton

Sciton, Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, California, is a forward-thinking, employee-owned medical device company founded in 1997 by industry visionaries James Hobart, PhD, and Daniel K. Negus, PhD. Renowned for delivering high-quality laser and light solutions, Sciton’s product portfolio spans a broad range of medical and aesthetic applications, including women’s health, skin revitalization, resurfacing, phototherapy, vascular and pigmented lesions, scar revision, acne treatment, and hair reduction. With a robust direct sales force operating in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, Korea, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, and Chile, and a strategic distribution network in more than 45 countries, Sciton’s global impact continues to expand— setting new standards in medical and aesthetic excellence.

*Handpiece dependent

OMNI™ laser hair removal

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Bybit TradFi Trading Tools Arena: New 100,000 USDT Prize Pool Amidst Earnings Season

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to unveil the TradFi Trading Tools Arena, a limited-time event to help traders navigate the heated earnings season of U.S. stocks using Bybit’s TradFi trading tools. From now until September 12, 2026, the TradFi-themed event features a combined prize pool of 100,000 USDT across three tracks for Bybit traders.

As earnings season brings heightened volatility and a whirlwind of market-moving news, trading tools and automation have become central to how advanced traders manage risk and act on event-driven opportunities. Among the hundreds of CFD trading pairs on Bybit TradFi, leading companies such as NVIDIA, Salesforce, CrowdStrike, Snowflake, Applied Materials, Synopsys, Inc., Broadcom, and more, are expected to release their latest earnings reports in coming weeks.

Bybit TradFi pioneered access to global TradFi assets on crypto-native infrastructure, with over 500 assets supporting CFD trading for leading technology stocks (NVIDIA, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Google, among others), commodities (gold, oil), forex pairs, and global indices, all from a single USDT-denominated account.

Bybit’s comprehensive bots and copy trading tools allow positions to be executed around the clock and according to preset strategies, reducing reliance on manual monitoring and helping traders respond to fast-moving conditions with greater consistency.

Two Bybit’s TradFi trading products are in the spotlight: TradFi Combo, an automated bot-trading tool, and Copy TradFi, which allows traders to trade as Master Traders or Followers. Registered participants can put either tool to work during this summer’s earnings season while competing for rewards through a Lucky Draw, an Individual Trading Volume Leaderboard, and a Team Trading Volume Leaderboard.

• A 10,000 USDT prize pool awaits Lucky Draw participants. Eligible users can unlock entries as they reach trading volume milestones over the course of the campaign. All Lucky Draw prizes are distributed once the campaign concludes.
• The Individual Trading Volume Leaderboard offers a 30,000 USDT prize pool and is open to all registered participants who meet a minimum total trading volume of 300,000 USDx, combining volume from a Main Account and all linked Subaccounts across Copy TradFi and TradFi Combo. The top 100 certified best performing participants will receive rewards.
• The Team Trading Volume Leaderboard, reserved for Copy TradFi Master Traders, carries the largest prize pool at 60,000 USDT. Qualifying teams must reach a combined minimum trading volume of 3,000,000 USDx and maintain at least 20 unique followers. Rewards are split between Master Traders and their followers, with the top 50 teams eligible to receive a share of the pool.

Terms and conditions apply. For details on availability and eligibility, users may visit: Bybit TradFi Trading Tools Arena – Master the markets with TradFi trading tools

Bybit TradFi is powered by Infra Capital (Mauritius FSC licensed). The service is now available to eligible users through the official Bybit app and website. Bybit TradFi is not available to residents of the European Economic Area, among other restrictions. For details of regional limitations, terms and conditions, and user eligibility, users may visit Bybit TradFi. Trading comes with risk.

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About Bybit

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Trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, Bybit brings together investing, trading, payments, and wealth-building in a single intelligent ecosystem. Through the combination of AI-powered technology, deep global liquidity, robust security, and transparent operations, Bybit makes global finance more accessible, efficient, and empowering for everyone.

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Coinbase establishes its tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi, with Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)

ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coinbase has received a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the FSRA to establish its international tokenization hub in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is the most significant step it has taken yet toward building the infrastructure for a more open, more accessible global financial system.

Coinbase has received the license from the FSRA of ADGM, clearing us to arrange deals in investments and provide custody in order to facilitate its launch of tokenized securities. This is the foundation for its international tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi.

The reason this matters: 4 billion people worldwide cannot access capital markets. Not because they lack the means, but because the system was never built for them. Investable opportunities are out of reach, and the cost of participation is too high. This license is the first step toward changing that.

The tokenized securities registered and issued in ADGM are fully backed by underlying shares under the supervision of the FSRA and are verified by token holders, who receive full shareholder rights, including dividends and voting.

(1) An investor does not need a brokerage account or a correspondent banking relationship; they need a wallet. (2) Every transfer is subject to ongoing sanctions screening, and Coinbase can freeze or seize assets at the wallet level where required so DeFi and regulatory integrity are not in conflict. 

“ADGM issued one of the world’s first regulatory frameworks for virtual assets in 2018. That reflected a genuine institutional commitment to innovation-forward regulation, executed with the rigor that global financial markets require. No major financial center has yet built a framework that treats tokenized equities simultaneously as securities, blockchain-native tokens, and DeFi-composable assets,” said Brett Tejpaul, Co-CEO of Coinbase Institutional. 

“Coinbase’s establishment of its international tokenisation hub in ADGM is a strong endorsement of Abu Dhabi’s growing role in shaping the future of global finance. It reflects the strength of ADGM’s progressive, robust and internationally aligned regulatory framework, which continues to provide leading global institutions with the confidence to develop responsible, blockchain-enabled financial services at scale. As tokenisation becomes an increasingly important part of capital markets infrastructure, ADGM remains committed to supporting innovation that enhances market access, transparency and investor confidence, while upholding the highest standards of regulatory oversight.” Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer, ADGM, said.

This launch is part of a broader commitment to the UAE. Through its investments in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Coinbase is establishing two of our most ambitious global businesses outside the United States: a hub for tokenized securities and onchain capital markets, and a global hub for derivatives. Together, they reflect the entity’s confidence in the UAE as a home for the next generation of financial infrastructure.

The FSRA’s FSP gives Coinbase the regulatory foundation, the infrastructure, and the right partnership to bring capital markets to the people who need them most. The next frontier for global finance is onchain, and the platform is building it.

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Robinhood Ventures Fund II Raises $200 Million in IPO: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on August 13th

• Robinhood Ventures Fund II (NYSE: RVII) is set to make its NYSE debut today.
  • The business development company, a type of closed-end fund, priced shares at $25 apiece.
  • Sarah Pinto, head of Robinhood Ventures, will join NYSE Live to discuss the strategy behind the fund.
• Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and AWS announce a deepening of their collaboration.
  • The collaboration looks to accelerate customer migration.
  • Executives from both companies will join NYSE Live to discuss how this will benefit enterprises.
• Hyliion says it’s secured a $41.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy
  • The company will design, develop, and deliver two multi-megawatt KARNO power modules.
  • Founder & CEO Thomas Healy will join NYSE Live to explain the company’s larger strategy.
• Investors digest the July Producer Price Index ahead of market open.
  • Economists expected to see headline figure increase by 4.9% year-over-year.

Opening Bell

Robinhood Ventures Fund II (NYSE: RVII) celebrates its IPO

Closing Bell

Capital Group celebrates its Morningstar gold-rated active ETFs

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV App and check out the NYSE YouTube: TV.NYSE.com and YouTube.com/@NYSEofficial

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Nexters appoints Aghanim as global DTC enablement partner

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aghanim, an integrated commerce, liveops automation, community engagement, and payments platform for video game studios, today announced a strategic partnership with Nexters Global (Nexters) within its mobile game business. Nexters is a game developer known for operating globally successful live-service games through disciplined liveops execution and long-term player engagement, part of GDEV Holding – the Nasdaq-listed gaming and entertainment company headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus.

Through this partnership, Nexters will expand its mobile games’ direct-to-consumer (DTC) presence across key markets worldwide, providing the infrastructure needed to build stronger player relationships, optimize monetization performance, and unlock long-term growth beyond traditional platform ecosystems.

Aghanim will support DTC commerce across all international card networks and preferred local payment methods, alongside web-based game hubs and AI-powered liveops personalization tools within Nexters’ DTC channel.

Together, these capabilities create a scalable operating layer for DTC commerce, player engagement, and long-term monetization, positioning direct-to-consumer as a core growth channel designed to create seamless player experiences, strengthen ownership, and unlock greater value across global markets.

“Aghanim’s superior product, professional team, and unparalleled expertise at the intersection of fintech and video games have already opened new horizons for our growth efforts,” said Anton Reinhold, CEO of Nexters.

“We are thrilled to collaborate closely with Nexters, one of the global leaders in the gaming industry. By leveraging Aghanim’s DTC commerce infrastructure to tackle challenges such as global payments, web-based engagement, retention, liveops, and fraud prevention, Nexters expands its ability to capture more value across its DTC operations, driving greater monetization efficiency and stronger margins,” said Constantin Andry, Co-CEO of Aghanim.

About Nexters Global

Nexters Global is a game development studio under GDEV, known for operating globally successful video games through disciplined liveops execution and long-term player engagement. In 2024, Nexters Global generated $403.6 million in revenue, underscoring its strong financial track record and continued contribution to GDEV’s broader games portfolio.

About Aghanim

Aghanim is an integrated commerce, liveops automation, community engagement, and payments platform for video games. Aghanim helps studios expand their games to the direct-to-consumer web by launching browser-based game hubs, monetizing players through AI-powered personalized offers, running hundreds of programmatic liveops experiments, and enabling seamless global payments through high-performing, secure, compliant, and fraud-resilient multinational infrastructure.

Founded in California, USA, by Harvard alumni and former C-level executives with over 40 years of combined experience at the intersection of fintech and gaming, the team is redefining how video games are distributed and monetized.

For more information about Aghanim, visit: https://aghanim.com/

Contacts

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Axtria to Build Industry’s Largest Pharma-Specific AI Engineering Team, Scaling to 1,000 by December 2026

NEW DELHI, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Axtria Inc.,  a global leader in AI-first data analytics solutions for the life sciences industry, today announced plans to expand its Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) organization to 1,000 engineers by December 2026, creating the industry’s largest pharma-specific AI engineering team. The expansion represents one of Axtria’s largest investments in AI talent development to date and reflects growing customer demand for engineers who can deploy, scale, and operationalize enterprise AI across commercial, medical, and market access functions.

Launched approximately 12 months ago, Axtria’s Forward Deployed Engineering model was built on a simple premise: the future of AI in life sciences will be determined not by who has access to the best models, but by who can successfully deploy AI into complex enterprise environments and deliver measurable business outcomes. Today, Axtria’s FDEs are embedded within leading life sciences organizations, deploying production-grade AI solutions across commercial and medical operations. Building on this momentum, Axtria is expanding the organization to 1,000 engineers by December 2026 through a combination of internal talent development and strategic hiring.

While life sciences organizations have invested heavily in modern data platforms and generative AI, many continue to face a shortage of specialized talent capable of deploying AI at enterprise scale. Technology providers often bring strong AI engineering capabilities but lack deep life sciences expertise, while in-house pharma teams understand the business but cannot always keep pace with the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. Axtria’s Forward Deployed Engineering model bridges this gap by combining both disciplines into a single engineering organization that helps clients move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment.

Axtria’s Forward Deployed Engineers are trained and certified across leading AI and cloud platforms, including Anthropic, AWS, Databricks, LangChain, Microsoft, and Snowflake. Through the Axtria Institute, the company is developing life sciences domain experts into certified AI engineers who deploy solutions across Industry leading platforms and Axtria’s proprietary platforms—including SalesIQ™, MarketingIQ™ and  DataMAx™, helping clients modernize data foundations, improve decision-making, and scale enterprise AI with strong governance and cost efficiency.

“The industry is moving beyond AI experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, and success now depends on execution,” said Navi Chadha, CTO and Co-founder, Axtria. “Our Forward Deployed Engineers combine deep life sciences expertise with world-class AI engineering capabilities to help clients operationalize AI at scale. This expansion reflects both the demand we’re seeing from customers and our commitment to building the talent needed to power the next generation of AI-enabled life sciences organizations.”

“The most important investment we’re making is in people,” said Manish Mittal, Managing Principal and Country Head, Axtria. “Through the Axtria Institute, we’re enabling our own life sciences experts to become certified AI engineers while also attracting exceptional engineering talent from the market. This creates unique career opportunities and ensures our clients have access to specialists who understand both the science of AI and the realities of life sciences.

Learn more about Axtria’s Forward Deployed Engineering model or explore FDE careers.

About Axtria 

Axtria helps life sciences companies harness the potential of data science and software to improve patient outcomes by connecting the right therapies to the right patients at the right time. A leading global provider of award-winning cloud software and data analytics, Axtria delivers proven solutions that help pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics companies complete their journey from data to insights to action. As a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, Axtria is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. For more information, visit www.axtria.com. 

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DCW Limited Appoints Sudarshan Ganapathy as Chief Executive Officer

Elevation from COO brings leadership continuity as the Company enters its next phase of growth

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DCW Limited today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Sudarshan Ganapathy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company, with effect from 13^th August, 2026.

Mr. Ganapathy is being elevated from his current role as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Associated with DCW since 1990, he brings more than four decades of experience in the Indian chemical industry and a deep understanding of the Company’s businesses, operations and markets.

Deep Industry and DCW Experience

Mr. Ganapathy holds a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai and an MMS in Marketing from Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai. Prior to joining DCW, he worked with Hoechst India Limited and Color-Chem Limited.

Since joining DCW as Regional Sales Manager in the PVC Division, he has held leadership responsibilities across strategy, manufacturing, business development, technology, marketing and market expansion, contributing to the Company’s evolution towards a more diversified and value-added product portfolio.

As CEO, Mr. Ganapathy will, inter alia, oversee the Company’s strategy, finance, marketing and operations, with responsibility for driving business performance and long-term growth. His appointment provides leadership continuity as DCW strengthens its Specialty Chemicals business, improves operating efficiency and builds on a stronger financial and manufacturing platform.

Management Commentary

Mr. Bakul Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, DCW Limited, said:

“Sudarshan has been closely involved in DCW’s development for more than three decades and understands our businesses, operations, customers and markets in depth. His appointment provides continuity in leadership while bringing our strategic, financial and operating priorities together under one experienced leader.”



Mr. Sudarshan Ganapathy, Chief Executive Officer, DCW Limited, said:

“I am grateful to the promoters and the Board for the trust they have placed in me. Having been part of DCW’s journey over the years, I have seen the strength of our businesses, people and capabilities. My focus will be on disciplined execution, strengthening Specialty Chemicals, improving operating efficiency and maintaining financial discipline as we build on the platform created for DCW’s next phase of growth.”

About DCW

DCW Limited stands as a stalwart in the Indian chemical industry, upholding a rich legacy since its foundation in 1939. The Company operates two major manufacturing facilities located in Dhrangadhra, Gujarat, and Sahupuram, Tamil Nadu. DCW’s portfolio is strategically segmented into Basic Chemicals (including Soda Ash, Caustic Soda, and PVC) and Specialty Chemicals (including Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride (CPVC) and Synthetic Iron Oxide Pigment (SIOP)). The Company serves a diverse clientele globally, with a major presence in the USA, Europe, Japan, and the Netherlands. DCW is focused on leveraging its integrated operations, R&D capabilities in Sahupuram, and strategic investments to drive sustainable growth and strengthen its position in the domestic and international markets.

Safe Harbour Statement

Statements in this press release describing the Company’s objectives, projections, estimates, expectations, and predictions may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to various factors, including variations in prices of raw materials and finished goods realization, changes in government regulation, tax regimes, economic developments, supply chain disruptions, and other incidental factors.

 For more information, please visit www.dcwltd.com

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307 students of Fashion, Industrial, Interior Design and Fine Arts secure placements at Chandigarh University

Designing students launch 7 startups in last 3 years

CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At present, designing is a rapidly growing sector whose demand is continuously rising in the national as well as the international market – whether it is fashion designing or interior designing, product and industrial designing, or painting and sculpture designing in fine arts. Keeping this growing need in mind, the University Institute of Design of Chandigarh University is making students capable professionals through creativity, innovation and industry-ready skills. Students of the University Institute of Design (UID) are showcasing their talent brilliantly in every field and achieving new milestones. In the last three years, 307 students of UID comprising of students belonging to Fashion, Industrial, Interior Design and Fine Arts field have secured placements in reputed fashion houses, production houses, brands and companies. At the same time, 317 students have also gained practical industry experience through internships.

In the last three years, 108 students secured placements in the field of interior design. Students have received opportunities in reputed companies such as Livspace, Asian Paints, HomeLane, Daftar Decor and Kargason Brands Private Limited. 6 students have received highest package of 6 LPA by Livspace. Through project-based learning, students are given practical training in areas such as fundamentals, design principles, human comfort, ergonomics, colour theory, materials, space planning and 3D representation. As a result, students are building careers in fields including residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, retail, set, kitchen and lighting design, as well as 3D visualisation.

In the field of industrial design, the Department of Product and Industrial Design places special emphasis on preparing students in line with the changing needs of the industry. In the last three years, 40 students of Bachelor of Industrial Design secured placements, while 48 students completed internships in reputed institutions. Students have secured placements on the strength of their talent in top companies such as Social Hardware, Mercer, BYJU’S, Future Tech Design, Times Internet: The Economic Times, Future Tech Design, DataVinci, Capgemini, Dev Story, Cognizant and Fox My Box. During this period, the highest annual package of Rs 20 lakh reflects the professional capability of the students and their acceptance in the industry. Social Hardware offered an industrial design student the highest package of up to Rs 20 lakh per annum, while Mercer offered up to 12 LPA and BYJU’S and Future Tech Design provided packages of up to 7 LPA to students.

Chandigarh University is turning art into a career for fine arts students. The Department of Fine Arts has also given the creative industry a new generation of talented artists. With a balance of theory and practical learning, students get the opportunity to refine their creative expression in painting, sculpture, applied arts and other art mediums. In the last three years, 77 students secured placements in reputed creative art and design companies, design studios, film and music post-production houses and publishing houses, while 181 students completed internships and 14 students are currently pursuing higher education. During this period, the highest package of 7.2 LPA was offered by Pocket FM. Those providing placements to students include Renyour Creations Private Limited, Sunbase, Pocket FM, Chit1 Studio, Lenskart, Madari Studio, Rather Games, Rabab Studio and Good Luck Publishers.

Today, the University Institute of Design of Chandigarh University is not limited only to preparing designers but is preparing creative professionals and young entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the design industry through their imagination, technical skill and innovation.

Students have performed outstandingly in the field of fashion design. Along with placements, students are also launching their own brands. In the field of fashion design too, students of Chandigarh University have made an excellent display of their creativity and entrepreneurship. In the last three years, 62 students secured placements in reputed fashion brands, in which the highest package was 5.5 LPA. At the same time, in the last five years, 4 students have taken a step towards entrepreneurship by starting their own fashion labels.

Talented designers of the Department of Fashion of Chandigarh University are showcasing their art and design skills at Reliance Gas Lifestyle Retail Limited, Punjab; Vero Moda, Ludhiana; Arvind Fashions Tommy Hilfiger Kids, Ludhiana; Arvind Fashions Calvin Klein, Ludhiana; Arvind Fashion Private Limited, Rohtak; Guess Gauriks Lifestyle, Bengaluru; Sanghvi Beauty Technologies, Delhi; Tommy Hilfiger, Chandigarh; Arvind Lifestyle U.S. Polo, Noida; and DA Milano.

Through modern labs and studios, industry training, visits, expert talks, internships and live projects, students get the opportunity to learn in a real industry environment. State-of-the-art facilities for garment construction, pattern making, textile dyeing and printing inspire students towards new experimentation and innovation.

In the last five years, 5 students of fashion design and fine arts have established their own fashion brands and tattoo studios. Apart from this, two female students of interior design are successfully running their own startups.

Sharing information about the University Institute of Design on this occasion, Senior Managing Director of Chandigarh University, Deepinder Singh Sandhu, said, “The University Institute of Design of Chandigarh University trains students in line with rapidly changing professional trends. While creating a unique balance between theory and practical learning, students are encouraged towards creativity along with innovation, so that they can mould their thinking and imagination in line with design, technical proficiency, practical experience and the needs of the industry. The University Institute of Design of Chandigarh University also encourages students to become entrepreneurs.”

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/

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ADFW 2026 Unveils First Wave of Top Speakers, Bringing the World’s Capital Community to Abu Dhabi

• The first wave includes senior UAE and Abu Dhabi government leaders alongside top global CEOs, chairpersons, founders, and institutional investors from industry giants such as Allianz SE, DBS Group, Franklin Templeton and Temasek Holdings

ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM, today announced the first cohort of leading speakers for its fifth edition, taking place from 7 – 10 December 2026 under the theme ‘The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.’

With just under five months to go until the event, ADFW has already attracted more than 200 confirmed top international speakers from government, financial services, investment, technology and innovation, as Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a leading global hub for capital and investment.

H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said: “The exceptional early commitment from global financial leaders to ADFW 2026 reflects growing confidence in Abu Dhabi as a trusted destination for capital, investment and long-term partnerships.

“The strength of ADFW lies not only in the conversations that happen here, but in what they lead to. By bringing together the world’s leading investors, policymakers and innovators, Abu Dhabi creates an environment where dialogue translates into investment and relationships become long-term partnerships. That is what distinguishes Abu Dhabi as the Capital of Capital.”

Government and Abu Dhabi representatives include H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, UAE; H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport; H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, UAE; H.E. Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development and Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry; H.E. Salem Al Nuami, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Pension Fund; H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, CEO, ALTÉRRA; H.E. Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi, CEO of Botim, Mohamed Abdelbary, GCEO of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Hamad Al Ameri, CEO of Alpha Dhabi, and Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad.

They will be joined by senior executives from many of the world’s largest financial institutions, including Oliver Bäte, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO, Allianz SE; Tan Su Shan, CEO, DBS Group; Ron O’Hanley, Chairman & CEO of State Street; Bill Winters, CEO, Standard Chartered; Clare Woodman CBE, CEO, Intl, Morgan Stanley; Stefan Bollinger, CEO, Julius Baer; Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Executive Director and CEO, Temasek Holdings; Andreas Berger, Group CEO, Swiss Re; Charles R. Kaye, Chairman, Warburg Pincus; Hendrik du Toit, Founder and CEO, Ninety One; Tarek Sultan, Chairman, Agility; Steven Desmyter, President, Man Group;.

The programme will also feature leading voices from global asset management, alternatives, infrastructure, commodities and institutional investment, such as Jenny Johnson, CEO, Franklin Templeton; Katie Koch, President and CEO, TCW; Tobias C. Pross, CEO, Allianz Global Investors; Marc C. Ganzi, CEO, DigitalBridge; Dmitry Balyasny, Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Balyasny Asset Management; Mike Freno, Chairman, President and CEO, Barings; David Druley, CEO, Cambridge Associates; and Stefan Hoops, CEO of DWS.

Reflecting the growing connectivity between finance, technology and innovation, the programme will also feature leaders from the technology, digital assets and fintech ecosystem, including Chamath Palihapitiya, Founder of Social Capital; Richard Teng, CEO of Binance; JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO, Joby Aviation; Robert Smith, Founder & CEO of Vista Equity; Pascal Gauthier, Chairman and CEO, Ledger; Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation; and Charles Cascarilla, Co-Founder and CEO, Paxos.

Building on the success of previous editions, ADFW 2026 will introduce an expanded programme designed to deepen senior engagement and deliver more focused outcomes. New additions include the inaugural editions of the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Summit, the AIMA Global Hedge Fund Leaders Platform, The Hub71 Startups Campus, a Healthcare and BioTech Forum, as well as multiple Global Strategy Roundtables and expanded private forums. Across the week, ADFW 2026 is expected to stage more than 70 thematic events featuring over 800 speakers. The programme will be structured around four main thematic days covering Abu Dhabi’s economic strategy, global markets, asset management, fintech, digital assets, sustainable finance, and Islamic finance.

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