16, May 2025
Orient Technologies Clocks 39 Percent Growth, Powers India’s Digital Core
Mumbai, 16th May 2025: Orient Technologies Limited, a leading provider of end-to-end digital transformation and IT infrastructure services, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The company recorded a strong year marked by significant contract wins, long-term managed services engagements, and a growing footprint in key industry sectors, reaffirming its position as a trusted transformation partner for India’s evolving IT landscape.
Orient Technologies’ sustained performance this year reflects its commitment to delivering outcome-driven, secure, and scalable technology solutions tailored to the needs of both public and private sector organizations.
FY’25 Compared with FY’24:
- Total Income increased to Rs. 846.29 Crore in FY’25 from Rs. 606.86 Crore in FY’24 registering a growth of 39.45% (Y-o-Y).
- Revenue from Operations increased to Rs. 839.53 Crore in FY’25 from Rs. 602.89 Crore in FY’24, registering a growth of 39.25 % (Y-o-Y).
- The Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (‘EBITDA’) increased to Rs. 74.35 Crore in FY’25, from Rs 60.59 Crore in FY’24, registering a growth of 22.71%.
- Profit Before Tax (‘PBT’) increased to Rs. 68.01 Crore in FY’25 from Rs 54.91 Crore in FY’24, registering a growth of 23.87 % (Y-o-Y)
- Profit After Tax (‘PAT’) increased to Rs. 50.44 Crore in FY’25 from Rs. 41.45 Crore in FY’24, registering a growth of 21.69 % (Y-o-Y).
- Earnings per share (‘EPS’) for FY’25 is Rs. 12.85, as against Rs. 11.80 in FY’24.
Segmental Revenue:
The contribution to revenue from operations for each vertical in FY’25 stands as follows:
- BSFI: 21.63%
- Communication: 10.25%
- Govt & PSU: 11.21%
- ITeS: 8.50%
- Mid-Market & Others*: 48.41%
*Mid-market & Others includes healthcare, manufacturing, infrastructure, real estate, logistics, education, e-commerce, conglomerates, energy and service industries etc.
Strategic Wins :
- Ranked Among India’s Top Listed Companies
As per the National Stock Exchange (NSE) report released on December 31, 2024, Orient Technologies earned a notable position, ranking 1,213 among India’s top listed companies based on average market capitalisation. This recognition is a testament to the company’s robust financial performance, disciplined growth strategy, and its ability to generate sustained value for shareholders. It also reflects Orient’s increasing influence and credibility within India’s competitive technology landscape, as it continues to scale its presence as a trusted and future-focused enterprise in the listed market space.
- Government of Maharashtra – Flagship Software Development Engagement | ₹18.69 Cr (5 Years)
Orient Technologies was selected as the strategic technology partner for a large-scale software development initiative by the Government of Maharashtra. The ₹18.69 crore contract, spread over five years, is aimed at modernizing departmental workflows and enhancing citizen service delivery. This win represents a significant milestone in Orient’s public sector portfolio and reinforces its capabilities in driving state-wide digital transformation.
- Critical Infrastructure – Cybersecurity Strengthening Project | ₹3.9 Cr
In the domain of critical infrastructure, Orient secured a cybersecurity engagement valued at ₹3.9 crore. The project involves the deployment of advanced threat prevention and monitoring solutions to strengthen cyber defense capabilities for one of India’s leading energy organizations. This win underscores Orient’s growing role in securing national infrastructure against sophisticated and evolving digital threats.
- Strategic Managed Services Contracts Across Multiple Sectors | ₹8.75+ Cr
Orient Technologies entered multiple Infrastructure Managed Services (IMS) and Facility Management Services (FMS) contracts with leading organizations across sectors such as consulting, real estate, and enterprise technology. These long-term agreements, spanning three to five years and collectively valued at over ₹8.75 crore, reflect growing confidence in Orient’s ability to manage and scale mission-critical IT operations.
- Enterprise Data Center Deployment – Storage and Server Solutions | ₹12.3 Cr
Orient successfully delivered a high-value infrastructure project worth ₹12.3 crore involving enterprise-grade storage and server solutions. The deployment, executed for two leading firms in the financial services and cloud computing sectors, highlights Orient’s deep expertise in building future-ready data centers capable of handling high-performance workloads, scalability demands, and data protection requirements.
Driving Momentum with Innovation and Client-Centricity
Throughout the year, Orient Technologies focused on enhancing its delivery model, expanding its service portfolio, and strengthening partnerships with both OEMs and clients. The company’s digital-first approach and consultative engagement style have played a pivotal role in securing multi-year, multi-crore projects and reinforcing customer trust.
Commenting on the results Mr. Ajay Sawant, Chairman & Managing Director said
“This has been a landmark year in Orient Technologies’ growth journey. The scale and diversity of the projects we have secured underscores the trust our clients place in us to deliver mission-critical technology solutions. From powering digital transformation for state governments to strengthening cybersecurity for national infrastructure and building enterprise-grade IT foundations — our commitment remains steadfast: to enable our clients to transform, thrive, and stay ahead in an increasingly digital world. As we move forward, we will continue investing in innovation, talent, and partnerships to create sustained value for all our stakeholders.”
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16, May 2025
FORE School Launches ‘FOREver Connected’ to Bridge Industry-Academia Gap
Dr. Subir Verma, Director, FORE School of Management, remarked, “At FSM, we cherish our deep engagement with the corporates. Through mentorship and shared experiences, our industry partners play an instrumental role in shaping our students’ professional outlook and helping us understand the ideal competencies contemporary organisations seek. ‘FOREver Connected’ allowed us to reconnect, express our appreciation, and discuss how we can co-create future opportunities to ensure our students are industry-ready.”Prof. Shilpi Jain, Dean Corporate & Alumni Relations, added, “The active involvement and guidance of industry mentors are invaluable in shaping our students. Engaging platforms like ‘FOREver Connected’ are our way to reaffirm our commitment to building long-term, meaningful collaborations. Such partnerships are crucial as we strive to nurture talent that any company can confidently invest in—talent that truly reflects the rigour, capabilities, and potential of our students to meet industry demands.”
16, May 2025
Myprotein Unveils Creatine Tablets for Fitness Convenience
National, 16 May 2025: Myprotein, a leading online sports nutrition brand, has announced the launch of its new Creatine Monohydrate Tablets, offering a clean and simple way for individuals to boost their high-intensity performance. Elevating convenience for customers of traditional creatine powder, Myprotein has developed these easy-to-take tablets to streamline consumers’ fitness routines, especially those new to supplementation.
Sudeshna Saha, Regional Manager – India, said, “We are thrilled to introduce the Creatine Monohydrate Tablets to the Indian market. Creatine plays a vital role for anyone looking to enhance their everyday fitness and recovery. At Myprotein, we are committed to adapting to the evolving needs of our consumers by providing more convenient options across all our nutrition ranges. These tablets are a testament to that commitment, offering a hassle-free way to tap the benefits of creatine. We believe this product will be a game-changer in the fitness zone, offering a user-friendly alternative to traditional powders.”
Creatine is among the most researched sports supplements, scientifically proven to enhance performance for short bursts of high-intensity activity. Myprotein’s new tablets deliver a 3g of creatine monohydrate per daily dose, making it effortless to incorporate this powerful supplement into any lifestyle. These tablets are particularly beneficial for vegetarians and individuals who find it challenging to obtain sufficient creatine through their diet alone. The no-mixing, no-mess format makes them perfect for on-the-go routines, ensuring users can easily support their fitness goals. The tablets are ideal for fitness enthusiasts of all levels seeking to improve their performance and recovery, including gym-goers, athletes, and busy professionals.
16, May 2025
Qlik Introduces an Agentic Experience to Accelerate Data-to-Decision Journeys
Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, today introduced its new agentic experience at Qlik Connect® 2025. The agentic experience will provide a single, conversational interface allowing users across the enterprise to interact naturally with data, using specialized AI agents to quickly uncover insights, drive faster decisions, and boost productivity—bringing new simplicity to complex data-driven workflows.
Qlik has consistently pushed forward the possibilities of data exploration, visualization, and analytics. At the heart of this continuous innovation is the Qlik engine—a unique technology that indexes relationships across data, enabling the discovery of unexpected connections. The agentic experience builds directly on this engine, expanding the ability of both users and agents to intuitively access these relationships, surface insights, and take action across diverse data.
The agentic experience will enable users to access insights and take action simply by engaging in natural language dialogue. Operating seamlessly across Qlik Cloud—including data integration, data quality, and analytics solutions—the experience removes friction, providing fast, intuitive visibility for smarter decisions and higher productivity.
At Qlik Connect, the company demonstrated how specialized AI agents will support users within this new experience:
- Introduced last year for unstructured data, Qlik Answers™ will bring together structured and unstructured data in a single natural language experience, delivering trusted answers and enabling automated actions.
- Revealed for the first time at the event, a discovery agent will proactively identify critical risks and opportunities across applications and datasets, presenting insights and recommended actions through a personalized feed.
- Demonstrated as a concept, a pipeline agent will allow users to describe desired business outcomes conversationally, prompting automated recommendations and design of necessary data pipelines.
As enterprises face unpredictable market conditions and increasing pressure to make critical decisions rapidly, investments in AI have grown. With its agentic experience, Qlik is focused on helping customers turn data into timely, high-quality decisions and results. Qlik’s agentic experience is specifically designed to empower teams to accelerate both decisions and productivity in rapidly changing environments.
“This new agentic experience is about removing the distance between data, decisions, and outcomes,” said Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik. “People want a seamless, conversational way to engage with their data—one that fits naturally into their work and delivers clear, trusted answers in context. We’ve built this experience to reflect how decisions actually get made in a business.”
“There’s a growing demand for AI that does more than generate responses—enterprises want systems that can reason across complex data, explain their outputs, and drive action,” said Megha Kumar, Research Vice President, Worldwide Analytics & AI, IDC. “Qlik Answers combines structured and unstructured data with automation in a governed, explainable framework. It’s a strong example of how agentic AI can support real enterprise decision-making.”
“We’re under constant pressure to make faster, better decisions with data that’s scattered across the business,” said Yuzuru Fukuda, Corporate Executive Officer – Senior EVP, Enterprise Division CEO, Fujitsu. “The ability to ask a question and get a trusted, contextual answer—across structured reports, unstructured content, and automated workflows—is exactly the kind of capability we’ve been waiting for. It has the potential to remove a lot of friction from how decisions actually get made.”
16, May 2025
PDS Reports Strong FY25 with 21 Percent Revenue and 19 Percent PAT Growth
Mumbai, May 16th, 2025: PDS Limited, the global fashion solutions and infrastructure company offering customized solutions to global brands and retailers across services like product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and brand management, has announced its financial results for Q4 & FY25.
Consolidated Financial Results Q4FY25 and FY25: (₹ in crs, unless mentioned otherwise)
| Particulars | Q4 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | (Q-o-Q) | FY25 | FY24 | (Y-o-Y) |
| Gross Merchandise Value | 5,007 | 4,402 | 14% | 18,744 | 15,048 | 25% |
| Revenue from Operations | 3,526 | 3,125 | 13% | 12,578 | 10,373 | 21% |
| Gross Profit | 701 | 637 | 10% | 2,531 | 2,111 | 20% |
| Gross Margin (%) | 19.9% | 20.4% | -51 bps | 20.1% | 20.4% | -23 bps |
| EBITDA | 139 | 96 | 46% | 457 | 392 | 17% |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 4.0% | 3.1% | 89 bps | 3.6% | 3.8% | -14 bps |
| PAT | 75 | 42 | 76% | 241 | 203 | 19% |
| PAT Margin (%) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 76 bps | 1.9% | 2.0% | -3 bps |
Key Highlights for the Year
- Clocked GMV of ₹18,744crs in FY25, growth of 25% y-o-y
- Reported Consolidated topline of ₹12,578crs, growth of 21% y-o-y
- Achieved PAT of ₹241crs, growth of 19% y-o-y
- Growth achieved across all geographies; the Americas leading with a growth of 39% y-o-y
- Order book in early April stands strong at +$600 million, growth of 14%
- UK-India FTA unlocks a powerful growth runway for manufacturing and strategic sourcing from the region.
- US tariff developments effectively managed through strategic negotiations, ensuring stability and continued growth
- Proposed dividend of ₹3.35 per share, 30% of EPS, 168% of face value – of which ₹1.65 per share paid in H1FY25 as interim dividend
Key Highlights for the Quarter
- Clocked GMV of ₹5,007crs in Q4 FY25, growth of 14% q-o-q
- Reported Consolidated topline of ₹3,526crs, growth of 13% q-o-q
- Achieved PAT of ₹75crs, growth of 76% q-o-q
Commenting on the industry outlook, Pallak Seth, Executive Vice Chairman, said: “The industry is at an inflection point, marked by two key developments that have the potential to shape its future. At PDS, we have responded to the evolving global landscape with agility and foresight—enhancing our sourcing capabilities, driving operational efficiencies, and positioning ourselves ahead of the curve. Recent shifts, such as the US tariff adjustments and the advancement of the UK-India FTA, are well-timed catalysts that support our strategic vision and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.”
Sanjay Jain, Group CEO, commented on the company’s FY25 performance “FY25 has been a year of strong, broad-based growth for PDS, with GMV reaching $2.2 billion—a 25% year-on-year increase. Growth was visible across all geographies, with the Americas leading at 39%, reflecting the strength of our global platform. Our strong order book of over $600 million in early April, up 14% from last year, gives us confidence in the year ahead. Supported by BCG, we have initiated a series of cost optimization and transformation initiatives that are expected to deliver tangible results and further enhance operational efficiency.”
16, May 2025
IKS Health Reports Strong Q4 FY25 with 17 Percent Revenue and 133 Percent PAT Growth
India | May 16, 2025: Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Limited (NSE: IKS), a technology enabled healthcare solutions provider highlights strong growth in Q4 FY25. Widely recognized as IKS Health, a care enablement platform assisting physician enterprises with concentrated focus in the US, announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
“The results for the quarter reflect the strength of our business where we have delivered industry leading revenue growth owing to ramp up of new clients and continuous margin improvement as we continue to transform the business using technology and global human capital. Our Q4 FY25 EBITDA margins have crossed 31%, a significant improvement from the 24% proforma margin of FY2024,” said Sachin K. Gupta, Founder & CEO, IKS Health. “The last quarter saw five prominent client wins including three platform deals which gives us the confidence in our strategy of building the full breadth of our platform in a market that largely consists of point solutions companies.”
Nithya Balasubramanian, CFO, IKS Health said, “We have delivered a very healthy margin and strong revenue growth of 17% YoY and 10% QoQ despite some compression in revenue as we focus on the right set of customers and globalize the legacy AQuity workforce. Ongoing investments in technology and AI will remain central to our strategy for achieving excellence in outcomes and client satisfaction.”
Key Financial Highlights: FY 25 ended on March 31, 2025
● Revenue at ₹26,640 million (47% YoY)
● EBITDA at ₹7,911 million (50% YoY)
● PAT at ₹4,861 million (31% YoY)
● Adjusted PAT at ₹5,504 (39% YoY)
Business Highlights:
Our Q4 deal wins demonstrate strong momentum toward full platform engagements (3 out of 5 deals) both in new initiatives and expansions of existing programs—reflecting growing client confidence in IKS Health’s ability to deliver on the vision of an integrated care enablement platform.
● Sky Lakes: Strategic partnership to deliver outstanding care and ensure financial sustainability across hospital and clinical settings
● Western Washington Medical Group: Expanded partnership to implement the IKS care enablement platform to enhance care delivery, improve financial outcomes and invest in growth
● GI Alliance: Strategic partnership to optimize clinical and financial processes through the IKS care enablement platform to deliver high quality care and accelerate growth
● Platinum Dermatology Partners: Expanded partnership to implement IKS Health care enablement platform
● OrthoNY: Expanded alliance to cover patient engagement hub and revenue cycle management to deploy AI-powered personalized digital strategies to deliver exceptional patient experience Industry Recognition & Awards
● IKS Health received 3 notable recognitions in Black Book Research 2025 Rankings:
○ Won Top honors in the newly launched AI-driven Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) category
○ Ranked #1 in Clinical Documentation for the 12th consecutive year
○ Ranked #1 in Medical Coding for the 3rd year in a row
● Ranked Best in KLAS for Medical Transcription Services for 2025
● Earned HITRUST r2 Certification demonstrating that IKS has met the demanding regulatory compliance and industry-defined requirements and is appropriately managing risk.
Safe Harbour
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects may be seen as forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actuals to differ materially from such statements. It is not possible to undertake to update any such statement that may have been made from time to time.
16, May 2025
Instamart Will Now Deliver Products From Home Centre In Just 10 Minutes
Bengaluru, May 16, 2025: In a move set to redefine lifestyle shopping, Instamart—India’s pioneering quick commerce platform—has announced the onboarding of Home Centre, one of the country’s most trusted names in home and kitchen retail. With this collaboration, Instamart becomes the first quick commerce platform to offer Home Centre’s extensive and thoughtfully curated product range, delivered to doorsteps in under 10 minutes.
Starting this week, over 120 premium yet affordable products will be available for Instamart users across Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Gurgaon. The assortment includes daily kitchen essentials, elegant serveware and glassware, dining sets, smart home organizers, and stylish home décor items such as table lamps, clocks, and more.
With over 35,000+ products spanning groceries, electronics, and everyday essentials, Instamart now expands into more options in aspirational lifestyle offerings. The addition of Home Centre strengthens Instamart’s mission to meet evolving consumer needs by combining convenience with elevated living.
Sitaram Kumar, CEO, Home Centre India, said, “At Home Centre, we have always placed consumer needs at the core of our product offering. Our partnership with Instamart represents an important step forward in meeting the demands of today’s fast-moving consumers, delivering faster, smarter service to match their evolving lifestyles.”
Amitesh Jha, CEO, Instamart, “Instamart is committed to expanding the boundaries of quick commerce. This partnership with Home Centre is a step towards delivering not just essentials, but high-quality lifestyle products on demand—instantly enhancing the homes and lives of our users.”
Two years ago, Instamart began offering home and lifestyle essentials—such as pillows, blankets, and décor items. In fact, blankets emerged as one of the most searched items on the platform in 2023. Since then, the platform has significantly expanded its lifestyle range, now listing thousands of products. The addition of Home Centre marks a milestone in this journey, enhancing the platform’s appeal for urban consumers who increasingly prioritize instant, stylish, and convenient home upgrades.
16, May 2025
Dengue on the Rise in India: A Wake-Up Call
Dengue fever has become a serious and growing health threat in India, especially between July and mid-November. Recent years have seen a sharp rise in cases across the country not just in traditional hotspots, but in newer regions as well, such as Nagaland and parts of Himachal Pradesh. Experts point to climate change as a major reason behind this spread.
According to the National Centre for Vector-Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), dengue cases in India have increased from 28,066 in 2010 to over 2.89 lakh in 2023. In 2025 (as of March), India has already reported more than 16,000 cases, indicating a worrying early trend for the year. This massive and continuing rise highlights the urgency of strengthening our public health systems and response.
Globally, dengue is spreading to new regions too. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that due to global warming, as many as 4.7 billion people could be at risk of dengue by the end of the century.
Dengue is caused by a virus spread by Aedes mosquitoes. These mosquitoes thrive in warm, humid climates. As the climate changes, more parts of India are becoming suitable for their breeding. Higher temperatures speed up mosquito breeding cycles and help the dengue virus multiply faster inside their bodies. Rainfall, flooding, and even water storage during droughts create pools of stagnant water where mosquitoes breed, according to Dr Vikram Jeet Singh, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Aakash Healthcare.
A study published in The Lancet states that climate-sensitive diseases like dengue are likely to rise significantly, especially in South Asia, if countries do not act urgently. northern Indian states like Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh have started seeing regular outbreaks a sign that the traditional “dengue belt” is expanding.
Some media reports recently suggested that a dengue vaccine, Qdenga, has been approved in several countries and is expected to be launched in India next year. Reports claimed that Qdenga can protect people from all four strains of the dengue virus.
Experts say India must take urgent steps to manage dengue both in the short and long term. In the short term, to combat the rising threat of dengue, a multi-pronged strategy is essential. One of the most effective short-term measures is the use of mosquito nets, window screens, and covers for water storage containers. When used consistently, these have been shown to significantly reduce mosquito bites and dengue transmission, said Dr Sunil Rana, Associate Director and Head of unit III internal Medicine, Asian Hospital. Additionally, biocontrol methods, like introducing mosquito-eating fish into ponds and tanks, have been successfully used in states like Andhra Pradesh to reduce mosquito populations without relying on chemical insecticides, said Dr Sunil Rana.
Stronger partnerships between government and private sector players can amplify the impact of control measures. Businesses can support community clean-up campaigns, fund public awareness drives, or help distribute low-cost mosquito control products, said Dr Vineet Rao, Consultant – General Medicine, Jupiter Hospital, Baner, Pune. In remote and underserved areas with limited health infrastructure, mobile health clinics and ASHA workers can play a critical role in delivering services such as dengue testing and educating communities on prevention methods, Dr Vineet. At the broader policy level, disaster response plans, especially in flood-prone states like Assam and Bihar, should integrate mosquito control as a key priority.
According to Dr. Aakaar Kapoor, CEO and Lead Medical Advisor at City XRay and Scan Clinic, India should adopt Integrated Vector Management (IVM) a coordinated approach that involves multiple sectors such as health, agriculture, urban planning, and the environment. While India’s National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) includes elements of IVM, more coordination and on-ground training are needed to make it fully effective.
However, according to Dr. Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital, emphasizes that dengue’s nationwide spread, amplified by climate change, brings not just fever but serious neurological risks like encephalitis, seizures, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. As cases surge year-round, early diagnosis and awareness are crucial. Beyond vector control and vaccines, safeguarding brain health demands urgent, coordinated, and informed public health action.
Public health efforts must be supported by individuals, local communities, and government agencies alike. As India adapts to a changing climate, fighting dengue must become a top priority, not just for health, but for national development, Dr Vikram.
16, May 2025
Visionet Systems Secures Salesforce Crest Partnership, Boosting Digital Transformation Drive
Bengaluru, India, May 16, 2025 – Visionet, a leading IT services firm specializing in digital experiences, enterprise modernization, Data & AI applications, and managed IT services, has announced its elevation to Salesforce Crest Partner status. This recognition highlights Visionet’s continued commitment to delivering cutting-edge Salesforce solutions tailored to its clients’ evolving business needs.
A testament to excellence
Salesforce evaluates its consulting partners based on an aggregate score measuring contributions against Salesforce’s established targets. These criteria include revenue growth, specialization of Salesforce resources and certifications, project delivery success, and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores.
Acknowledging the achievement, Faraz Shah Khan, Head of Salesforce at Visionet said, “Our elevation to Salesforce Crest Partner is a testament to team’s dedication, expertise, and focus on driving real business outcomes for our clients. We look forward to continuing our journey of innovation and excellence in the Salesforce ecosystem.”
Visionet’s elevation to Crest Partner status underscores its ability to consistently deliver high-quality Salesforce implementations that drive tangible business value for its clients.
Driving business transformation with Salesforce expertise
Visionet has a proven track record of implementing customized multi-cloud Salesforce solutions for a diverse range of clients. Its comprehensive service portfolio includes strategy development, implementation & integration, training & enablement, ongoing support & optimization.
The company specializes in multiple Salesforce offerings, including Salesforce Agentforce, Sales, CPQ, Service, Field Service, Marketing, Commerce (B2B/B2C), Data Cloud, Experience and Industries Cloud.
Significance of the Crest Partner elevation
Achieving Crest Partner status is not just a milestone but a strategic advantage for Visionet and its clients. This elevation reinforces Visionet’s ability to access exclusive Salesforce resources, enhanced training, and advanced tools that empower its consultants to deliver even more innovative solutions.
16, May 2025
Trans Employment Mela Returns to Delhi on June 18, Targets 100 Jobs
Mumbai, May 16, 2025: Building on the momentum of its past editions, the Trans Employment Mela is back for its third edition on June 18, 2025, in New Delhi. Organised by the TWEET Foundation and InHarmony, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), the event continues to push forward a national dialogue on inclusive employment and economic justice for transgender and non-binary individuals.
In 2024, the Mela drew 227 participants and facilitated over 77 placements across more than 20 companies, nearly doubling the placement numbers from its 2023 debut. This year, the organisers are setting a bold target of 100 placements, backed by strategic industry engagement and a growing movement to create inclusive workplaces.
More than a job fair, the Trans Employment Mela is a rallying point for change—bringing together public and private sector employers, sensitisation experts, and community leaders to break down barriers and build pathways for sustainable livelihoods.
Abhina Aher, Founder, TWEET Foundation, emphasized, “The Mela is not just about getting a job—it’s about claiming a rightful place in the economic fabric of our country. For too long, transgender persons have been excluded from formal employment, forced into the margins despite their skills, potential, and resilience. The Trans Employment Mela is a statement that we will no longer be sidelined. We need many more such platforms that offer not only visibility but dignity, access, and equity.”
Anupama Easwaran, Founder, InHarmony, said, “Workplace inclusion begins with opening doors—and that’s exactly what the Trans Employment Mela does. It bridges the gap between talent that’s often overlooked and opportunities that can be transformative. This isn’t just about ticking a diversity box—it’s about building cultures where everyone is valued, where bias is actively dismantled, and where transgender and non-binary individuals can thrive as their authentic selves. We look forward to deeper and more meaningful engagement from industry leaders this year.”
Maya Awasthy, Co-Founder, TWEET Foundation, shared, “Every edition of the Mela is a powerful reminder that inclusion is not just an aspiration—it’s an actionable goal. From 58 placements in 2023 to 77 last year, we’ve seen firsthand how access to dignified employment transforms lives. Our goal for 2025 is ambitious but necessary: 100 placements, 100 individuals finding not just jobs, but a renewed sense of purpose, independence, and belonging. We urge companies to step forward—not just to hire, but to learn, unlearn, and lead by example in building a truly equitable workforce.”
The announcement of the 3rd edition of the Trans Employment Mela was made during the annual celebrations of the TWEET Foundation, where over 300 representatives from the transgender community were present, including celebrities, allies, and dignitaries. The vibrant gathering served as a powerful reminder of the strength, unity, and resilience of the community, while also reinforcing the importance of inclusive platforms like the Mela in driving real social change.
This year’s edition will feature job interviews, networking sessions, corporate sensitisation workshops, panel discussions, and performances by community artists. It will also be a platform for unveiling new partnerships, tools, and frameworks that support trans-led advocacy and promote inclusive hiring across sectors.
The Mela also celebrates the growing presence of transgender entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and building businesses across industries. Their success stories not only redefine representation but also serve as powerful testimonies to the resilience, creativity, and leadership within the transgender community.
Publicis Sapient returns as the Platinum Sponsor for this year, while P&G and Hexaware join as Gold Sponsors for this edition.
