19, Aug 2026
EVM Launches EnTwins, a Premium Detachable Twin-Speaker 2.0 Stereo System with 10W RMS Stereo Sound
Mumbai, Aug 19: After establishing itself as a leading Indian brand in the IT storage segment, EVM, the flagship technology brand of Hundia Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd., is now expanding its footprint in the premium audio accessories category with the launch of EnTwins Speaker. Designed to combine performance with versatility, EnTwins features two detachable magnetic speaker units that can be used together or placed separately to create a wider, more immersive stereo experience—bringing a fresh, design-led approach to compact personal audio.
Delivering a combined 10W RMS output, EnTwins brings together stereo sound, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, spatial audio support, RGB ambient lighting and approximately 10 hours of playback in a compact, fabric-finished design.
At the heart of EnTwins is its distinctive twin–speaker format. Unlike a conventional portable speaker, where the sound comes from a single enclosure, EnTwins allows the two speaker units to be separated and positioned on either side of a smartphone, laptop or workspace. This creates a more natural left-and-right stereo experience and gives music, movies and games a wider sense of sound.
The two speakers can also be placed back on their magnetic base when not being used separately, keeping the setup compact and organised. The speaker also supports spatial audio, helping create a broader and more immersive listening experience. Whether users are streaming music, watching a movie or gaming on their smartphone or laptop, the twin–speaker arrangement is designed to make the audio feel more open and engaging.
Despite its compact size, EnTwins weighs just 285 grams, making it easy to move between a work desk, bedroom, gaming setup or while travelling.
EVM has also integrated a 2-in-1 phone stand into the design, allowing users to place their smartphone alongside the speakers for watching videos, gaming or consuming content hands-free.
The exterior features a fabric-finished design, giving the product a refined, premium look. A rotating RGB light effect adds subtle ambient lighting around the speakers, helping EnTwins naturally into modern desks, entertainment spaces and gaming setups.
Speaking on the launch, Ankit Shah, COO, Hundia Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd., said, “With EnTwins, we wanted to create something beyond a conventional compact Bluetooth speaker. The idea was to combine good sound with a design that gives users more freedom in how they experience it. The detachable speakers allow users to create a proper left-and-right setup, while features such as the magnetic form factor, phone stand and compact design make the product practical for everyday use.”
He added, “As EVM expands its consumer technology portfolio, our focus remains on bringing products where quality can be experienced not only through specifications, but also through the design, finish, usability and overall ownership experience. EnTwins reflects that approach.”
With EnTwins, EVM is strengthening its presence in consumer audio with a product that focuses equally on sound, design and everyday usability. Rather than competing only on loudness or battery specifications, the product has been designed around how consumers actually use portable audio today — across smartphones, laptops, workspaces, gaming environments and entertainment setups.
EnTwins comes with a 1 Year warranty, assuring consumers of the finest after-sales assistance. The after-sales service is also top-notch, with a free on-site warranty available for added convenience. EVM is committed to serving its customers with a wide network of 500+ service locations across the country.
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19, Aug 2026
Central Bank of Jordan and MENA Fintech Association Launch Quarterly Fintech Dialogue, Point to a Shift From Foundation-Building to Ecosystem Activation
First session details CliQ’s growth to 1.6 million users, an open finance framework due by year-end, and Jordan’s new virtual asset licensing regime
AMMAN, Jordan Aug 19: The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) and the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) held the first session of a new Quarterly Fintech Update Series on June 25, 2026, bringing banks, fintech companies, investors and regulators together to discuss the next stage of Jordan’s digital finance sector.
The session was led by Abdulrahman Al-ababneh, Assistant Executive Manager at the Central Bank of Jordan, and chaired by Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association. It covered digital payments, open finance, virtual assets, the regulatory sandbox and cross-border payment plans, and closed with a moderated question and answer session on tokenization, stablecoins, buy now pay later financing and non-resident access to Jordan’s payment systems.
MFTA framed the session as the start of an ongoing dialogue with CBJ and described Jordan not as an emerging fintech market but as an established and increasingly strategic one for the region.
Key figures shared at the session
CliQ, Jordan’s instant payment system, had reached 1.66 million users through bank accounts and JOD 12.2 billion (US$17.1 billion) in account-based transaction value by 2024, up from a standing start in 2017. Wallet-based instant payments through JoMoPay added a further JOD 5.1 billion (US$7.1 billion) in transaction value across 2.58 million users, up from 216,000 users and JOD 6.5 million (US$9.1 million) in transaction value in 2017.
An updated open finance framework, covering both Account Information Services and Payment Initiation Services, is expected by the end of 2026.
The Virtual Asset Dealing Law (June 2025) and the VASP Licensing By Law (November 2025) now form the legal core of Jordan’s virtual asset framework, with licensing split between the Jordan Securities Commission and CBJ.
CBJ’s regulatory sandbox has received 29 applications to date, with nine currently in testing and four in the express sandbox track, including the country’s first virtual asset, BNPL and insurtech pilots.
CliQ and JoMoPay: growth since 2017
|
Metric |
2017 |
2024 |
|
Users via bank accounts (CliQ) |
0 |
1.66 million |
|
Users via e-wallets (JoMoPay) |
216,000 |
2.58 million |
|
Transaction value, bank accounts |
Negligible |
JOD 12.2 billion (US$17.1 billion) |
|
Transaction value, e-wallets |
JOD 6.5 million (US$9.1 million) |
JOD 5.1 billion (US$7.1 billion) |
|
Transaction volume, bank accounts |
0 |
84 million transactions |
|
Transaction volume, e-wallets |
164,319 transactions |
56.8 million transactions |
Figures in Jordanian dinars; JOD 1 = US$1.4.
Statements
“Jordan’s fintech progress was never only about new technology. It has been about building the legal certainty, infrastructure and institutional trust that let innovation take hold safely. With CliQ now past 1.6 million users and our open finance framework moving toward implementation, we’re shifting from putting the foundation in place to actively growing the ecosystem, without giving up the oversight that keeps the market stable.” Abdulrahman Al-ababneh, Assistant Executive Manager, Central Bank of Jordan
“Jordan is showing what a regulator-led approach to fintech growth can look like. The instant payment numbers alone make the case: 1.6 million CliQ users and JOD 12.2 billion moving through the system. Add a virtual asset law, an open finance framework due this year and an active sandbox, and you have a market that’s ready for real investment, not just conversation. We’re glad to start this dialogue with the Central Bank of Jordan and expect these sessions to become a fixture for our members.” Nameer Khan, Chairman, MENA Fintech Association
Five stages of development
CBJ presented its fintech progress as a five-stage build: setting an initial vision, strengthening core payment infrastructure, shaping enabling regulation, catalyzing innovation through the sandbox and open finance testing, and now working toward regional leadership as Jordan positions itself as a fintech hub.
What’s next
CBJ confirmed that work is underway on CliQ Plus, a cross-border extension of the instant payment system, developed with the instant payment system operator and payment service providers alongside licensed exchange houses to protect existing market participants. On tokenization, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies, CBJ said these remain under study and are not yet part of a formal regulatory framework.
19, Aug 2026
Beyond Black: G+D Brings New Colors to Convego Ceramic Payment Cards as Banks Compete for Affluent Customers
India, Aug 19: As fintechs and digital-first challengers narrow the gap on price and convenience, a growing number of banks are also exploring new target groups. Giesecke+Devrient is expanding its Convego Ceramic payment card line with a wide range of new on-trend colors, including elegant white, bright blue and deep red. It takes the material beyond the black and dark tones that have defined it so far, giving banks a new tool for physical differentiation as they compete with fintechs for affluent customers.
Retail banking is undergoing a recalibration. Fintechs’ combined share of revenue among the world’s largest banks and fintechs rose from 10 % in 2021 to 17 % in 2025, according to McKinsey’s Global Banking Annual Review – evidence, that, according to the report, fintechs are maturing from niche challengers into full-scale competitors for broad customer relationships, not just individual transactions. Facing the competition, many banks are looking past standard segmentation toward more personalized, identity-driven relationships with affluent and aspirational customers.
This group is not easy to win or keep. Ultra-high-net-worth individuals collectively spend USD 280 billion on luxury goods annually, according to analyst Altrata. Also, aspirational consumers pursuing that lifestyle account for a significant share of premium brand purchases.Overall, the global luxury market is projected to reach $700 billion by the end of the decade, growing 4 % to 6 % annually, according to McKinsey consumer research.
For banks, the competition for these customers has less to do with rates or fees, and more with whether customers feel their status is recognized. What better way to reinforce that connection than through a payment card, the most visible link between a customer and their bank?
Ceramic cards: A demanding material gets more color
This is the specific space G+D is addressing with its updated Convego Ceramic line, adding a variety of colorways, including white, blue- and red-toned finishes, to a portfolio that has so far been almost exclusively black. A wide range of additional colors can also be produced. Further customization options, such as laser engraving for background textures and electroplating, are also available. Here, a thin layer of metal is deposited electrochemically onto the ceramic surface, producing a mirror-like, color-shifting effect, giving issuers an additional way to customize a ceramic card.
Already the material itself, with its distinct look, offers a special payment experience. G+D launched the Convego ceramic card in black some time ago as the first payment card on the market made entirely of ceramic, except for its electronic components and antenna.
Creating colored ceramics is easier said than done. Color in fired ceramics is not printed onto the surface; it is produced chemically within the material itself. During firing at high temperatures, many pigments fade or shift in tone. Only compounds combined with stabilizers such as zirconium reliably survive the process without discoloring, which is one reason dark, oxide-based tones have dominated ceramic production.
Achieving stable, repeatable colors at scale still requires significant craftsmanship and specialized manufacturing processes. Zirconia also brings additional benefits: It makes the surface resistant to scratches and enables a mirror-like effect, helping the card maintain its look and feel even after being taken in and out of a wallet many times. G+D’s ceramic cards are particularly distinguished by their high-gloss, durable surface.
“Ceramic in payment cards has been almost synonymous with black. Expanding the palette is a technical achievement that gives banks a genuinely new tool to signal exclusivity and identity,” says Mikko Kähkönen, Head of Payment Cards Portfolio at G+D. “As institutions compete for affluent customers, the physical card is once again becoming a strategic differentiator, one that customers can see, hold, and identify with.”
19, Aug 2026
AAEON to Demonstrate High-Performance Computing for Next-Gen Semiconductor Manufacturing at SEMICON Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan – Aug 19: AAEON, an industry-leading provider of edge AI solutions, will present new platforms from across the AAEON portfolio alongside an AI vision wafer inspection demonstration at SEMICON Taiwan 2026.
Date: September 2nd – September 4th, 2026
Booth: #S6000, AI Technology Zone
Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2), 4F, Taipei, Taiwan
The show, which brings together companies from across the semiconductor industry and features a range of forums, partner programs, and exhibitions, will explore how the industry’s key supply chain sectors intersect to form the backbone of the global collaboration ecosystem.
At booth S6000, AAEON will present a live AI vision wafer inspection solution designed in conjunction with leading industrial camera provider The Imaging Source and machine vision specialist Nevis, featuring the BOXER-8651AI-PLUS Embedded AI System, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX with Super Mode.
Demonstrating how precision robotics can be used in semiconductor manufacturing spaces, AAEON will also host an AI vision-driven pick-and-place robotic arm solution powered by the Intel Core Ultra Processor-based UP Xtreme i14 developer board with GMSL camera technology.
In addition to live demos, Booth S6000 will host a range of new platforms from across AAEON’s portfolio, including Single Board Computers, Computer-on-Modules, Embedded AI Systems, and Industrial Fanless Box PCs.
The most anticipated platforms from this selection are likely to be the upcoming BOXER-8740AI and MAXER-5000, which are set to be AAEON’s first products to feature new NVIDIA Jetson Thor series modules. Meanwhile, products leveraging new, innovative Intel processing architectures will also be present. Notably, the UP WCL, featuring Intel Core processors (Series 3) CPUs (formerly Wildcat Lake), will be showcased ahead of its scheduled release later this month.
For more information on the full program of events, forums, and exhibitions taking place at SEMICON Taiwan 2026, please visit the event’s official website.
19, Aug 2026
STARPRIME Completes Beta Testing of Market-Maker Model
The model is designed to help brokers manage liquidity costs, execution, and market exposure across different types of client flow.
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARPRIME (www.starprime.com) has completed beta testing of its Market-Maker Model with selected clients, following a review of execution quality, pricing, and risk-management outcomes under different market conditions.
The model addresses a challenge for retail brokers: deciding when to retain client flow internally and when to externalise it to banks, ECNs or other liquidity providers.
Externalising flow can reduce a broker’s direct market exposure, but spreads, margin requirements and other terms available from institutional providers may differ from those offered to retail clients. Sometimes, this can make certain trades less economical to externalise.
STARPRIME’s Market-Maker Model provides another execution option, with pricing closer to retail trading conditions while STARPRIME manages external liquidity relationships.
The model reflects changes in retail trading behaviour. With greater access to market information and AI-based tools, brokers may need to reconsider when to retain client flow and when to externalise it.
During beta testing, clients identified segments where externalising flow reduced market exposure and supported efficient risk and flow management. Results varied according to client flow, market conditions and execution requirements.
Compared with STP execution under comparable conditions, STARPRIME observed faster price updates, tighter spreads during volatility, more efficient execution of larger orders, and lower market impact. These findings were specific to beta-testing scenarios and may vary with market conditions, order flow and execution requirements.
“The industry’s move toward lower execution costs is accelerating. Our focus is on giving brokers another way to manage client order flow while maintaining transparency around pricing, liquidity and execution.” — Jay Mawji, CEO of STARPRIME.
STARPRIME plans to expand the execution data and user cases available through its Pricing Section to give prospective clients more information when assessing the model. (https://www.starprime.com/spread/)
About STARPRIME
STARPRIME (www.starprime.com) was built around a clear understanding: institutional clients need more than access to liquidity. They need a partner that understands their business, responds to their changing requirements, and provides the infrastructure and expertise they can rely on as they grow.
Today, STARPRIME is an established institutional CFD liquidity provider and market maker, combining deep multi-asset liquidity with advanced pricing technology, low-latency execution, and dedicated client coverage. Its solutions are shaped around each client’s flow, scale, and market requirements, with a focus on transparency, consistent performance, and lasting partnerships.
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19, Aug 2026
Colt Data Centre Services Appoints Quy Nguyen as Chief Executive Officer
LONDON, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) today announced the appointment of Quy Nguyen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Nguyen has served as Acting CEO since April 2026, following the retirement of Niclas Sanfridsson. After a comprehensive succession process, the Board of Directors appointed Nguyen as CEO, underscoring its confidence in his leadership and vision for the company’s next phase of growth.
Since joining the company in 2016, Nguyen has held a number of senior leadership positions, successfully leading teams across sales and marketing, customer experience, design, and delivery. Most recently, as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), he played a pivotal role in accelerating growth by strengthening the company’s commercial strategy and deepening customer relationships. Prior to joining Colt DCS, Nguyen held senior leadership roles spanning finance, strategy, and general management, providing him with broad experience in scaling businesses and delivering sustainable growth.
As CEO, Nguyen will lead Colt DCS through its next stage of growth, with a focus on scaling the company’s global platform and supporting customers’ rapidly evolving digital infrastructure needs. With nearly 800MW of capacity under development across key global markets, Colt DCS is well positioned to support growing demand for digital infrastructure driven by continued cloud adoption and the rapid expansion of AI workloads across Europe and Asia.
Tim Cohen, Chairman of Colt DCS, commented:
“Quy has demonstrated exceptional leadership during a period of significant growth and transformation for Colt DCS. His deep understanding of our customers, our people, and our business, combined with his strategic vision and proven track record of execution, made him the outstanding choice to lead the company. As demand for digital infrastructure continues to accelerate globally, we are confident that Quy will build upon our strong foundations and position Colt DCS for continued long-term success.”
Quy Nguyen, CEO of Colt DCS, said:
“I am honoured to be appointed CEO of Colt DCS at such an exciting time for our company and industry. We have built a strong track record for delivering world-class digital infrastructure, fostering trusted customer relationships, and executing ambitious growth plans across key markets.
As demand for sustainable cloud and AI infrastructure continues to accelerate, we are uniquely positioned to support our customers’ evolving needs through continued investment, operational excellence, and innovation. I look forward to working alongside our talented teams around the world to build on our strong foundations, expand our global platform, and deliver long-term value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders.”
About Colt DCS
We design, build and operate data centres for global hyperscalers and large enterprises.
Our global portfolio includes 15 operational data centres, with an additional 12 sites under development across 9 cities in the UK, Europe, and the APAC region.
We enable our customers to effectively plan for the growth of their business while also providing them with peace of mind. We provide secure, resilient, well-connected infrastructure with planned future capacity growth potential. We have over 25 years of experience in the data centre industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer-centric data centre operator in the market.
We put the environment at the heart of everything we do by recognising this as a fundamental responsibility towards our planet. That’s why we’re taking ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability planning, Colt DCS has set comprehensive near-and long-term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBTi’s latest Net Zero Standard.
https://www.coltdatacentres.net
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19, Aug 2026
HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Aug 10-16): BTCFi Leads the Rally as DeFi and AI Sectors Heat Up
APIA, Samoa, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As broader market sentiment stabilized, the cryptocurrency market staged a rebound during the second week of August (Aug 10–16), with capital rotating into several high-performing sectors.
According to data from HTX, representative tokens across the BTCFi, DeFi, GameFi, and AI sectors ranked among the week’s top gainers, pointing to clear rotation of capital between sectors.
BTCFi Leads the Week’s Gainers: BTW Surges 64%
BTCFi was the strongest-performing narrative of the week, led by BTW, which gained 64% to top the weekly gainers list.
- BTW (+64%): Bitway is an innovative infrastructure project designed to bring Bitcoin liquidity into DeFi markets worldwide. The project recently launched its Core Alpha incentive program, supporting the development of its multi-chain, non-custodial wallet ecosystem.
As a key part of the effort to financialize the Bitcoin ecosystem, BTCFi has continued to draw market attention, and its price action suggests growing interest in derivative applications and financial infrastructure built on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
DeFi Recovers Broadly: COW, OBT, and LINK Post Solid Gains
DeFi, a cornerstone of the crypto market, also recorded broad rallies during the week.
- COW (+40%): CoW Protocol is a decentralized exchange (DEX) operating across Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains. Leveraging its unique intent-based architecture and MEV-protection mechanism, COW surged 40% this week, proving that innovation driven by improved trading experience in the DEX space continues to attract strong market backing.
- OBT (+30%): The 30% increase signals that capital is actively scouting for undervalued opportunities across the DeFi sector. Orbiter Finance, a decentralized cross-chain bridge powered by zero-knowledge proofs, is designed to enable high-speed, low-cost transactions across Ethereum’s multi-layered ecosystem as well as other Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.
- LINK (+12%): As the clear leader among oracles and a large-cap blue chip, LINK rose a steady 12% this week. In a volatile market, that move is being read as a mark of institutional confidence in DeFi infrastructure over the long term.
AI Narrative Maintains Momentum: NIL and GRIFFAIN Rise
AI-related assets carried over their earlier momentum. The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain also remained a focus for the market.
- NIL (+31%): Nillion is a decentralized data processing and privacy protection network centered on “Blind Compute,” with applications in decentralized AI model training, Web3 identity verification, and similar use cases.
- GRIFFAIN (+17%): Griffain is a widely followed platform on Solana for creating and deploying AI agents.
Capital and attention are clearly concentrated in the AI infrastructure and AI application layers. That suggests the AI sector may have moved on from pure narrative speculation to competing on real technology deployment and application ecosystems.
GameFi Rebounds: BIGTIME Up 35%
In GameFi, as blockchain gaming and the broader Web3 gaming ecosystem continue to explore new product formats and business models, several highly watched GameFi projects saw notable moves during the week, creating new trading opportunities for the market.
- BIGTIME (+35%): Big Time is a multiplayer online role-playing blockchain game built on Ethereum and the Open Loot ecosystem. A veteran play-to-earn (P2E) title, the project is shifting its focus toward richer in-game content in 2026.
HTX Monitors New Opportunities as Multi-Sector Rotation Continues
Taken together, the August 10–16 gainers list shows clear rotation across sectors, led by BTCFi, active DeFi, and growing GameFi and AI.
As a trading platform offering a diverse range of assets and exposure to emerging sectors, HTX closely monitors shifts in market structure and the development of new sectors, providing users with a broader range of trading opportunities and market insights. HTX also reminds users that short-term price gains do not necessarily reflect long-term value. When evaluating strong-performing assets, traders should consider factors such as market liquidity, project fundamentals, capital flows, and sector momentum, while remaining mindful of the volatility risks that can follow sharp short-term rallies.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.
As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.
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19, Aug 2026
Vedanta’s Renewable Energy Use Surges 52 percent to 4 Billion Units as Net-Zero Investments Cross US Dollar 1 Billion
New Delhi, Aug 19: As India rapidly expands renewable energy and electrification to meet its growing energy needs, Vedanta Group is strengthening its position across the energy transition — both as a supplier of the critical materials needed to build the new energy economy and as a large energy consumer transforming how those materials are produced.
India has set an ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based power capacity by 2030, alongside its broader ambition of meeting 50% of its energy requirements from renewable sources and achieving net–zero emissions by 2070. This expansion will require significant investments in renewable generation, transmission, power grids, storage and electrification — driving long-term demand for the metals and minerals that underpin this infrastructure.
Vedanta’s diversified portfolio gives it a strategic position in this opportunity. Copper, aluminium, zinc, silver and steel are fundamental to renewable power generation, transmission, grids, solar technologies, energy storage and the broader electrified economy. At the same time, Vedanta is transforming the energy profile of its own energy-intensive operations.
On Akshay Urja Diwas, Vedanta announced that it has invested more than US$1 billion in net–zero transition initiatives through FY2025-26, with renewable energy, lower-carbon fuels, energy efficiency and technology-led interventions driving its decarbonisation efforts. As part of this transition, the Group’s renewable energy utilisation increased 52% year-on-year to 4 billion units (400 crore units) in FY2025-26, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of around 3 crore Indian households. Vedanta now has nearly 2,000 MW of installed and contracted renewable energy capacity and is targeting 2.5 GW of round-the-clock renewable energy capacity by 2030. These initiatives, alongside other decarbonisation interventions, helped avoid approximately 3 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions in FY2025-26, while greenhouse gas emissions intensity across the Group’s metals and mining production declined by approximately 14% from the FY2020-21 baseline.
Vedanta’s energy-transition strategy spans both sides of the value chain. The Group is building the materials and capabilities required for a more electrified economy while simultaneously transforming the way its own operations are powered. This dual positioning creates an opportunity to strengthen Vedanta’s relevance to customers seeking to decarbonise their value chains, while positioning its businesses at the centre of one of the most significant structural shifts in the global economy.
“The global transition to clean energy demands both, sustainable materials and sustainable operations. Vedanta operates at the heart of this shift; producing the critical metals essential for a low-carbon future while aggressively decarbonizing our own footprint. And in doing so, we are building the resilient, sustainable industrial foundation that will power an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat.” said Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd. and Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
Vedanta Aluminium’s Restora and Restora Ultra and Hindustan Zinc’s EcoZen are designed to address growing demand for lower-carbon materials. In FY2025-26, customers using EcoZen avoided approximately 8,268 tonnes of CO₂e emissions.
Across its businesses, Vedanta is also deploying AI, automation, Industrial IoT and advanced analytics to improve energy efficiency, optimise processes and enhance asset performance.
The Group’s focus on responsible business practices is also reflected in the ESG performance of its companies, with Vedanta Limited, Vedanta Aluminium and Hindustan Zinc (HZL) featuring among leading performers in S&P Global’s ESG assessments. HZL is also a member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), reinforcing its commitment to responsible mining practices and sustainable development. Vedanta Oil & Gas is also strengthening emissions management and became the first and only upstream oil & gas company in India to achieve OGMP 2.0 Gold Standard Pathway status for methane reporting and management, reflecting its focus on robust measurement, transparency and emissions reduction.
As India’s energy transition accelerates, Vedanta’s opportunity extends beyond reducing the carbon intensity of its own operations. Its portfolio is positioned to supply the materials required for the transition, its investments are building the capabilities to produce them more sustainably, and its lower-carbon products are enabling customers to transition alongside it.
19, Aug 2026
AI Improving Job Security and Productivity for Asset Managers, Clearwater Analytics Research Reveals
61% of asset managers say the technology will make their jobs safer
BOISE, Idaho, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, LONDON and HONG KONG, Aug 19 – Senior executives at asset management firms are overwhelmingly positive about the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) for enhancing their job security, new research from Clearwater Analytics shows.
While there is concern more widely that the technology may be responsible for reducing work for humans, 61% of senior executives at asset managers participating in the research, which covered a broad spectrum of fund managers including insurance asset managers, hedge funds, private markets specialists, and general asset managers, say AI will increase their job security.
However, more than a quarter (28%) of those surveyed concede AI will reduce job security and 1% say it will replace their role completely.
The Efficiency Dividend
The efficiency gains AI is delivering are tangible and measurable. Six per cent of managers report saving between one and 30 minutes per week, while one in three save between 31 and 59 minutes.
The impact is more significant for the majority: 45% report efficiency gains of one to two hours per week, while 16% are saving as much as three to four hours.
Building for the AI Age
The data suggests that AI is not being viewed as a replacement for human talent. Asset managers are making deliberate investments to ensure their people evolve alongside the technology. Seven in ten firms are providing AI literacy and awareness training, while 63% are investing in internal mobility and redeployment pathways, actively repositioning talent rather than reducing it. Almost half (49%) are redesigning roles specifically to integrate human and AI collaboration, and 47% are hiring talent with AI-complementary skills. Taken together, these findings paint a picture of an industry that sees AI not as a substitute for human judgement, but as a platform for enhancing it.
Souvik Das, CTO at Clearwater Analytics, said: “What I find most telling in this research is where the confidence is coming from. Job security has traditionally come from being hard to replace. Here, it’s coming from a different direction entirely. Firms investing in their people as AI becomes part of the everyday work. That’s a more durable kind of confidence, and it reflects an industry choosing to grow into this moment. The firms doing this well are using AI to make the people doing the job better at it.”
19, Aug 2026
Guide Launches MobIR 3.0, Bringing Professional-Grade Thermal Imaging to Smartphones
WUHAN, China, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guide, a global leader in infrared thermal imaging technology, announced the launch of MobIR 3.0, a new-generation dual-vision thermal camera compatible for iOS & Android smartphones. Powered by Guide’s ApexVision Ultra-Clarity Imaging Technology (NETD≤15mK), MobIR 3.0 captures subtle temperature differences and fine details. Its dual-vision capability helps users quickly locate hotspots, while a built-in AI Assistant provides intelligent guidance for a next-level inspection experience. Combining professional-grade thermal imaging capabilities with smartphone portability, MobIR 3.0 enables faster, smarter, and more efficient inspections anytime, anywhere.
MobIR 3.0 series includes three models, all equipped with Real Time Super Resolution technology to enhance thermal image clarity and reveal more details:
- ES2+ Dual-Vision: 256×192 enhanced to 512×384, with an 800×600 visible light camera.
- ES2 Single-Vision: 256×192 enhanced to 512×384.
- ES1 Single-Vision: 120×90 enhanced to 480×360.
Key features of MobIR 3.0 include:
- Ultra-Clarity Imaging: Guide’s ApexVision technology delivers ≤15mK NETD and it’s able to visualize subtle temperature variations as small as 0.015°C and identify potential thermal anomalies.
- Dual-Vision Fusion: The ES2+ model combines synchronized thermal and visible imaging with IR, VIS, PIP, and MIF image modes, making it easier to locate where the problem is.
- Plug-and-Play: USB-C compatible across iOS and Android smartphones enables direct access to thermal imaging without device limits, while a 5-second startup allows users to inspect quickly.
- Professional Inspection Performance: Class-leading -20°C to 550°C temperature measurement range, ±2°C accuracy (comparable to professional handheld thermal cameras), and 56° × 42° wide field of view (quickly inspect larger-scale targets) support building and HVAC inspection, electrical troubleshooting, automotive diagnostics, PCBA inspection, and outdoor applications.
- Rugged Design: An aerospace-grade metal housing, 2-meter drop resistance, and IP54-rated protection against dust and water provide durability for demanding inspection environments.
Powered by the FocusIR App, MobIR 3.0 transforms a smartphone into a mobile thermal imaging workstation, providing professional imaging, temperature measurement, analysis, and workflow tools. A built-in multilingual AI Assistant offers step-by-step inspection guidance, helping both first-time users and experienced professionals work more efficiently.
MobIR 3.0 reflects Guide’s commitment to democratizing professional thermal imaging technology. By integrating industrial-grade precision with smartphone-based mobility and ease of use, the new series makes high-performance thermal inspection more portable, accessible, and practical for daily on-site diagnostics, bridging the gap between professional infrared capabilities and widespread application.
For more product information, please visit: https://www.guideir.com/products/mobile-accessories
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