26, Aug 2026
JSW MG Motor India Redefines the Future of Mobility; Launches the MG Hector Tomahawk in EV and PHEV
Mumbai, August 26, 2026: JSW MG Motor India today unveiled the Hector Tomahawk, the first product engineered on ADAPT, its newly developed Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology and India‘s first Multi-New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform. Combining intelligent technology, premium comfort, advanced safety and electrified performance, the MG Hector Tomahawk will be offered with both Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrains.
Parth Jindal, Director, JSW MG Motor India, said, “The Hector Tomahawk represents a significant milestone in our journey toward building a sustainable mobility ecosystem in India. We remain focused on bringing the world’s-best available technologies and environmentally responsible solutions to Indian consumers, while supporting the country’s transition to cleaner transportation. The introduction of the Hector Tomahawk EV and the Hector Tomahawk PHEV, India‘s first plug in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)^, reflects our commitment to offering a diverse portfolio of new-age mobility solutions that address evolving customer needs and driving patterns.”
Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India, said, “The future of mobility will not be defined by a single technology solution but by providing customers the freedom to choose the pathway that best suits their needs. We recently introduced India‘s First Multi New Energy Vehicle Platform – ADAPT as the foundation for our next generation of products. Today, the Hector Tomahawk becomes the first SUV to bring that vision to life. By offering both EV and Plug-in Hybrid technologies, we are democratising sustainable mobility while addressing the diverse requirements of Indian consumers. The Hector Tomahawk combines intelligent technology, advanced safety, premium comfort and electrified performance, reaffirming our commitment to developing future-ready products for a rapidly evolving automotive landscape.”
Bold, Futuristic Design
The MG Hector Tomahawk stands out with its bold, futuristic design and segment-leading proportions in its class, delivering significant space and comfort for every occupant. Measuring 4,745 mm in length, 2,130 mm in width (including mirrors), and 1,770 mm in height, it has been designed with substantial proportions and a commanding road presence, standing as the tallest and among the longest in its vehicle segment. With an expansive 2,810 mm wheelbase, MG Hector Tomahawk offers a spacious cabin that delivers best-in-segment space. With 230 mm of ground clearance at the battery, the SUV is engineered to deliver both commanding presence and everyday practicality.
The exterior design is enhanced by sculpted dynamic bumpers, signature Beacon Lights, an illuminated MG logo, distinctive Rotor Alloy wheels, and strong character lines that create a commanding road presence. Further elevating convenience and innovation, the Hector Tomahawk features the Automatic Power Tailgate, enabling effortless access to the cargo area at the touch of a button.
Elevated Cabin Comfort
Inside, the MG Hector Tomahawk has been meticulously crafted to deliver a premium blend of comfort, connectivity, and versatility. The cabin showcases the exclusive Desert Squadron Interior, featuring a sophisticated Almond Brown and Carbon Black theme complemented by premium leatherette seat upholstery, leatherette-finished door armrests and dashboard inserts, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Enhancing occupant comfort are front ventilated seats, a 6-way power-adjustable driver seat and a 4-way powered co-driver seat. The driver seat also features memory function with auto-retract for easy entry and exit. All windows feature one-touch auto up/down with anti-pinch function, adding further convenience to everyday use. Its spacious cabin is complemented by expansive boot capacity of up to 610 litres with all rows in use in the 5-seater configuration. In the 7-seater, the space can expand significantly as the third and second rows are folded.
There is a flexible second row with 60:40 split, along with recline and slide functionality and an easy tip-and-tumble function for convenient third-row access in the 7-seater.
The expansive dual-pane panoramic Cockpit SkyRoof floods the interior with natural light, creating an open and airy atmosphere for all passengers. At the centre of the cabin is a largest-in-segment 15.6-inch (39.62 cm) HD Grand View Display, bringing infotainment, connectivity and vehicle controls together within one intuitive interface. Drivers benefit from a crisp 8.8-inch Multi Information Display that keeps essential vehicle information easily accessible, while the 10-speaker Infinity premium audio system delivers an immersive entertainment experience.
Practicality is further enhanced through rear window sunshades, intelligently designed storage spaces throughout the cabin, and a PM2.5 air filtration system helps maintain a cleaner, healthier in-cabin environment by effectively filtering fine dust and airborne particles. While the customizable 256-colour ambient lighting enhances the mood of the occupants in the cabin, the thoughtful additions such as dual B-pillar coat hooks further improve everyday convenience.
A New Era of Electrified Performance
The MG Hector Tomahawk redefines sustainable mobility with a choice of advanced electrified powertrains that combine performance, efficiency, and intelligent energy management. The all-electric MG Hector Tomahawk EV is powered by MAGIC Battery delivering a 69.2 kWh high voltage battery pack paired with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, delivering 150 kW of power and 310 Nm of torque. It offers a certified driving range of 517 km on a single charge and supports DC fast charging of up to 90 kW, ensuring both everyday convenience and long-distance capability.
Further expanding its electrified portfolio, the MG Hector Tomahawk introduces India‘s First Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in its segment. The advanced powertrain combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) and a 20.5 kWh battery pack delivering over 115 km of pure-electric driving range. The 148 kW electric motor delivers strong and responsive acceleration, enabling 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 9 seconds.
Designed with intelligent innovation at its core, the DHT offers industry-leading thermal efficiency, while its highly efficient drive motor and advanced electric control system form the foundation of its globally proven PHEV technology. The Motor Control Unit (MCU) achieves a maximum efficiency of 99.1%, while advanced IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) technology helps optimise energy consumption and enhance driving range. The DHT’s electromagnetic clutch enables precise mode transitions with a rapid 0.1-second response time, ensuring a smooth and seamless driving experience.
The Intelligent Energy Management System continuously analyses driving conditions and automatically selects the most efficient operating strategy through four dedicated drive modes:
- Pure Electric Drive: Silent and responsive urban driving.
- Series Hybrid Drive: The engine generates electricity while the motor powers the wheels.
- Parallel Hybrid Drive: The engine and motor work together to deliver maximum performance.
- Engine Direct Drive: Optimised for efficient highway cruising.
Together, these advanced technologies form an integrated powertrain ecosystem that enables the Hector Tomahawk to deliver a remarkable, combined driving range of over 1,100 km, offering the convenience of electric mobility for everyday journeys while providing the flexibility and confidence required for long-distance travel.
Further enhancing its versatility, the Hector Tomahawk introduces India’s first Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) capabilities, enabling customers to power appliances, outdoor equipment and even homes directly from the vehicle’s battery.
Safety at the Core of the MAGIC Battery
The MG Hector Tomahawk EV’s 69.2 kWh high-voltage MAGIC Battery has been developed with a safety-first philosophy at its core. Built using high-thermal-stability cell materials, ceramic insulation layers, and high-temperature-resistant electrolyte, the battery is engineered to deliver exceptional durability and protection under demanding conditions. It has successfully undergone rigorous safety validations, including full needle penetration without fire, 180-degree thermal shock testing, 55-degree short-circuit testing without abnormality, and up to 40% cell deformation without fire or explosion. Reinforcing its robust credentials, the battery system has been subjected to more than 2,000 bench tests, over 490 full-vehicle validation tests, and extensive environmental evaluations across extreme temperatures, high altitudes, and severe cold conditions. Complementing this comprehensive safety architecture is an advanced Battery Management System that continuously monitors battery health in real time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring enhanced reliability and peace of mind for customers. In addition, the company is offering the lifetime battery warranty to the first owner of both Hector Tomahawk EV and PHEV.
Intelligence & Connectivity
Technology lies at the core of the MG Hector Tomahawk experience, delivering a seamlessly connected and highly intuitive driving environment. Equipped with MG’s most advanced connected car platform, i-SMART 3.0, featuring over 80 smart features, the SUV introduces first-in-segment i-SWIPE technology with 2-, 3-, and 5-finger gesture controls, enabling effortless interaction with key vehicle functions. The newly introduced India’s First Gen AI, powered by an advanced voice assistant, allows natural and intuitive conversations along with 30+ Hinglish voice commands, making every journey more personalised and convenient for Indian customers.
Further elevating the in-cabin experience is the segment’s largest 15.6-inch HD infotainment screen, complemented by wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and Digital Bluetooth Key with key-sharing capability, and over-the-air software updates. Reinforcing MG’s ‘It’s a Human Thing’ philosophy, the Hector Tomahawk also offers six thoughtfully designed experience modes: Nap Mode, Pro Pet Mode, Camp Mode, Quiet Mode, Energise Mode, and Smoking Mode, catering to diverse lifestyle needs and making every journey smarter, more comfortable, and more enjoyable.
The first-in-segment Starmaanch Karaoke app transforms the cabin into an interactive entertainment space. With a library of over 8,000+ karaoke tracks spanning Bollywood favourites, English hits, regional music and children’s content, occupants can sing along, record performances and enjoy a truly engaging in-car entertainment environment. The MG App Store also brings together multiple Jio-powered services like access to 18+ entertainment, shopping, social media, quick commerce, food services and gaming apps on a single platform. A new voice-first interface supported by Jio VR and powered by GenAI capabilities and JioSaavn delivers a refreshed and personalized music streaming experience. ETV Bharat, a multilingual digital news and video platform, brings regional content and news closer to customers through multilingual support.
Advanced Safety
Safety remains a cornerstone of the Hector Tomahawk experience. The SUV comes equipped with 6 airbags as standard across all variants, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), ISOFIX child-seat anchors and all-wheel disc brakes.
Further enhancing safety and convenience is the 360° Around View HD Camera System with Wheel View, front and rear parking sensors and a comprehensive suite of Level 2 ADAS technologies. These include Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Front Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking for Pedestrians and Intelligent Headlamp Control.
MG SHIELD
The MG Hector Tomahawk is supported by MG SHIELD, the brand’s comprehensive ownership programme designed to deliver a convenient and worry-free after-sales experience. Customers of Hector Tomahawk EV can avail 3-3-2 benefit program, which includes a three-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, three years of Roadside Assistance, and two labour-free periodic services. For PHEV Customers, the MG SHIELD will offer 3-3-3 package including three-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, three years of Roadside Assistance, and three labour-free periodic services. For added flexibility and peace of mind, customers can further personalise their ownership experience by opting for extended warranty and roadside assistance packages, or choosing from MG‘s Protect Plans, a range of prepaid maintenance programmes tailored to individual needs. ** Customers of MG Hector Tomahawk can also opt for an Assured Buy Back Program.
The MG Hector Tomahawk EV will be available in six striking single-tone colours: Pearl White, Starry Black, Aurora Silver, Celadon Blue, Shadow Gold, and Khaki Green. In addition, customers can choose from two dual-tone options: Shadow Gold + Black and Khaki Green + Black. The Hector Tomahawk PHEV will be offered in Pearl White, Starry Black, Aurora Silver, Celadon Blue, Turquoise Green, and Shadow Gold, along with two dual-tone combinations: Turquoise Green + White and Celadon Blue + White.^^
The Hector Tomahawk EV will be available in both 5- and 7-seater configurations, while the PHEV will be offered exclusively as a 7-seater. Combining advanced electrified powertrains, segment-leading technology, comprehensive safety features, and a premium ownership experience, the Hector Tomahawk is poised to redefine expectations in the premium SUV segment.
Customers opting for full vehicle ownership can avail of the introductory ex-showroom offering. The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV will also be offered under an introductory Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering for a limited number of bookings, along with an introductory ex-showroom offering.
Bookings for the MG Hector Tomahawk EV and MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV are now open across MG dealerships in India and on the company’s website. Deliveries of the MG Hector Tomahawk EV will begin in September 2026. For the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV, test drives and deliveries will commence in November 2026.
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26, Aug 2026
Regulation ‘Significant’ in Determining Fund Structures in Private Equity
Aug 26: Regulation is playing a significant role in fund structuring for private equity fund managers as concerns about regulatory fragmentation grow, new research* from Ocorian, a leading U.S. and global asset services provider, shows.
Regulatory fragmentation is shaping fund structures
The study, which surveyed private equity fund managers across the U.S. and Europe, who collectively manage $3.511 trillion in AUM, found North America is regarded as posing the greatest regulatory complexity ahead of Europe, despite recent relaxation of rules in the U.S. covering climate and ESG disclosures.
Ocorian’s study across key U.S. markets, the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden and Bulgaria, found more than three out of four (77%) said regulatory considerations are a significant but manageable factor in determining fund structures, while 7% said they are a primary structuring constraint.
Respondents identified regulatory fragmentation as one of the most underestimated risks facing the market, ahead of operational scale and resilience. Nearly half (44%) believe the market is underestimating risks from regulatory fragmentation compared with 38% saying the same about operational scale and resilience.
Just 15% questioned believe investor concentration risk is underestimated and only 4% say the same about liquidity risks.
North America is seen as the most complex market
But surprisingly more than half (55%) believe North America currently poses the greatest regulatory complexity for their business despite recent changes. That compares with 38% who say Europe is more challenging. Just 2% say complexity is broadly similar across all regions.
Nearly half (46%) say they have avoided or found it challenging to structure funds due to regulatory complexity in Europe excluding the UK, while 55% have avoided Latin America and 18% have avoided the UK itself.
Rebecca Thorpe, Global Head of Regulatory Consulting at Ocorian, said: “Regulation plays a significant role in fund structuring and there is genuine concern about the risks of regulatory fragmentation being underestimated across the global market.
“Regulation to some extent influences where private equity fund managers launch funds, and there is evidence that firms are avoiding certain regions or finding it hard to structure funds in those regions. That makes it surprising that North America is seen as more complex for regulation than other regions despite recent changes, possibly reflecting the focus by U.S. authorities on transparency and valuations.
“Fund managers increasingly need expert support across different markets and jurisdictions to adapt to different regulatory regimes and practices.”
26, Aug 2026
Premium Housing Emerges as a Key Growth Driver for India’s Real Estate Market
New Delhi, Aug 26: India’s residential property market is seeing a strong rise in demand for premium homes, prompting developers to shift a growing share of new housing supply towards higher-priced projects.
The change reflects evolving buyer preferences, rising purchasing power and greater demand for homes that offer more space, better locations and modern amenities. In major cities, buyers are increasingly willing to spend more for improved quality and lifestyle features.
For real estate developers, this shift is creating an opportunity to increase revenue and strengthen project profitability. Premium homes typically generate higher value per transaction, allowing companies to build larger projects and invest in better amenities and construction quality.
The trend is also encouraging developers to focus on established and well-connected locations where demand for premium housing remains strong. Larger developers with access to capital and land are increasingly expanding their presence in this segment.
The growth of premium housing is benefiting several related industries as well. Construction companies, building-material suppliers, interior designers, furniture manufacturers, home-automation providers and other businesses are seeing opportunities from the increasing demand for high-end residential projects.
At the same time, the changing supply mix raises concerns about housing affordability. Higher land and construction costs, particularly in major urban centres, can make it difficult for developers to deliver homes at lower price points.
For the real estate industry, the shift towards premium housing represents a change in the nature of growth. Developers are increasingly focusing on the value and quality of projects rather than relying only on higher unit volumes.
If demand remains strong, premium housing is likely to remain an important contributor to real estate growth in India. Developers that can combine strong execution, attractive locations, quality construction and competitive pricing could be best placed to benefit from the changing housing market.
26, Aug 2026
Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Asset Managers’ Risk Management Models, Clearwater Analytics Research Reveals
BOISE, Idaho, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, LONDON and HONG KONG, Aug 26: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming key components of asset managers’ operational processes, and nowhere is that more evident than in their risk management practices, new research from Clearwater Analytics shows. For an industry where speed and precision of risk identification often determines whether exposure is managed or missed, the shift AI is driving matters well beyond efficiency.
Almost all fund managers (95%) surveyed across a broad spectrum of fund managers including insurance asset managers, hedge funds, private markets specialists, and general asset managers, have seen improvements in the level of real-time insights being generated since adopting AI into their risk management systems, while 17% said those changes had been dramatic.
Managers using AI in risk management in this function want to develop a more proactive model, one built to predict and prevent risk in real time. Almost a third (32%) said their process had become much more proactive, while a further 60% said they had seen a slight increase in proactivity. Only 8% had seen no change from using AI.
Predictive analytics is where the shift becomes most concrete. AI offers the ability for managers to develop their risk management systems to deliver greater predictive analytics. Supported by machine-learning models that can analyze vast data sets to identify patterns and predict future trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, this will be highly beneficial for forecasting risk
Since they began to use AI, the vast majority of fund managers (87%) said their ability to use predictive analytics as part of their risk management had improved, with a fifth (20%) claiming the improvement was dramatic. Some (12%) had seen no change, and only 1% said it had worsened.
The gains extend into reporting as well. In addition to offering better predictions, 88% of managers said the ability to process vast amounts of data had increased the turnaround of regulatory and accounting reports. Almost half (42%) said they had increased the speed of report production by between 10% and 24%, while a further 30% said it had increased between 25% and 49%. Almost a tenth (9%) had seen the speed they could generate reports increase by between 50% and 74%.
Manual reconciliation tells a similar story. More than half of managers (55%) have seen a reduction in the need for manual reconciliations. A fifth (20%) have seen these reduce by up to10%, 19% have seen them reduce between 10% and 24%, and 15% have been rewarded with reductions of between 25% and 49%.
Only 2% of managers said they had not yet used AI within this function. Almost a quarter (24%) said using AI had actually slowed their process down, a reminder that these gains depend on how well the technology is implemented, not simply on whether it’s adopted.
26, Aug 2026
Walovi Accelerates Global Push with WALOVI Singapore HQ Launch and Trio of Southeast Asia Deals
SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WALOVI officially launched its WALOVI Singapore International Headquarters, unveiled its new “X-Hero natural energy electrolyte drink” for the first time outside China, and signed three strategic partnerships, marking a major milestone in global expansion.
The Singapore HQ will serve as WALOVI’s global operations hub, overseeing brand promotion, channel management, cross-border investment, and talent acquisition. It will also explore local filling and co-manufacturing models to sharpen regional responsiveness. The choice of Singapore leverages its status as Asia-Pacific’s capital gateway and home to one-third of Fortune 500 regional HQs, while Southeast Asia has become Walovi’s fastest-growing overseas market—with Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia all posting 100% year-on-year export growth in H1 2026.
“WALOVI’s globalization strategy is to carve out a clear niche in the global beverage market—to become the world’s leading natural plant-based beverage brand. WALOVI’s arrival in Singapore and the establishment of its international headquarters is not about ‘going out’—it’s about ‘growing up,’ connecting consumers worldwide through a natural, healthy lifestyle and natural plant‑based beverages,” said Fang Dafeng, Chairman of WALOVI Great Health.
The newly launched X-Hero natural energy electrolyte drink—formulated with ginseng and coffee bean extracts, free from synthetic taurine and artificial caffeine—taps into the shift from “post-exhaustion fixes” to “sustained daily vitality.” With Southeast Asia’s tropical climate and a US$21.8 billion functional drink market (Euromonitor 2025), the product is positioned for strong regional uptake.
Three agreements were inked: with Nanyang Technological University for brand and consumer research, with Baosteel Packaging for supply chain co-manufacturing in Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, and with Sheng Sheng Food for Singapore retail distribution – operationalizing Walovi’s PCBCI global model of Product, Channel, Brand, Culture, and Investment.
Backed by global endorsers including footballer Erling Haaland and actor Zhang Linghe, Walovi has sustained over 25% CAGR in international sales. As consumer preference shifts toward natural, functional, clean-label beverages—now embraced by 96% of buyers (Ipsos 2025)—WALOVI is well-positioned for further growth.
With Singapore as its strategic pivot and the world as its horizon, every step WALOVI takes in Southeast Asia follows a steadfast localization strategy. Riding the global wave of health-conscious consumption, WALOVI has already taken its place on the international stage and is steadily advancing toward becoming the world’s leading natural plant-based beverage enterprise.
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26, Aug 2026
Bhavan’s College MSEED and Reliance Animation Academy Enter into a Strategic Agreement to Launch Graphics & Animation Programs
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bhavan’s College MSEED (Management School of Events & Experience Design) has entered into an official agreement with Reliance Animation Studios Private Limited, through its education brand Reliance Animation Academy (RAA), to introduce a new suite of academic programs in Animation, VFX, Gaming & Filmmaking at the Bhavan’s MSEED campus in Mumbai.
The agreement brings together MSEED’s academic ecosystem and institutional association with Bhavan’s College and the University of Mumbai with Reliance Animation Academy’s expertise in animation, visual effects, filmmaking and related creative disciplines. The association aims to provide students with industry-oriented education and practical exposure in the rapidly evolving media and entertainment landscape.
The agreement was formalised in the presence of Jimmy Choudhary, Director, MSEED Private Limited; Joshua Newman, VP – Marketing & Partnerships, MSEED; Tejonidhi Bhandare, CEO, Reliance Animation Studios Private Limited; and Sandeep Shetty, Business Head, Reliance Animation Academy. Their presence marked the formal commencement of the academic association between the two organisations.
Academic Programs:
Under the agreement, the programs will be offered under the nomenclature ‘Bhavan’s MSEED – Animation, VFX & Filmmaking – Powered by Reliance Animation Academy’.
The academic portfolio will include:
B.Sc. in Graphics & Animation (Proposed) – 3-year undergraduate program
Diploma in Graphics, Animation & VFX – 24-month program
Certificate Program in Graphics, Animation & VFX – 12-month program
Certificate Program in Graphics & Editing – 6-month program
The program will combine structured academic learning with practical training across animation, graphics, visual effects, filmmaking and other emerging creative disciplines.
Reliance Animation Academy will contribute its curriculum, academic content, qualified faculty and training expertise, while MSEED will oversee institutional coordination, academic approvals, admissions, academic frameworks and program delivery in association with Bhavan’s College.
Industry-Ready Learning Infrastructure:
A key feature of the initiative will be the creation of specialised learning infrastructure at the MSEED campus.
The learning environment will further be supported by industry-standard creative software and equipment for animation, VFX, graphic design and filmmaking education.
Industry Exposure and Student Outreach:
The association will place strong emphasis on student outreach, practical learning and industry orientation. From October 2026 onwards, MSEED and Reliance Animation Academy will undertake joint outreach initiatives, including workshops and visits to coaching classes and educational institutions, to introduce prospective students to career opportunities across the media and entertainment sector.
On the occasion, Jimmy Choudhary, Director, MSEED Private Limited, said, “The future of education lies at the intersection of academic learning, technology and industry practice. Our association with Reliance Animation Academy allows us to bring a specialised Graphics & Animation education ecosystem to Bhavan’s MSEED. We want students to learn not only the fundamentals of the creative industries but also develop the technical skills, practical exposure and creative confidence required to build meaningful careers in a rapidly evolving media landscape.”
Adding to the same, Tejonidhi Bhandare, CEO, Reliance Animation Studios Private Limited, said, “Animation, visual effects, graphics and filmmaking are transforming the way stories and experiences are created and consumed. Through this association with Bhavan’s College MSEED, we aim to provide students with access to relevant academic content, specialised infrastructure and industry-oriented training that prepares them for the opportunities emerging across the global media and entertainment ecosystem.”
The agreement establishes a long-term academic association between the two organisations, with the programs designed to create a stronger bridge between higher education and the professional requirements of the media and entertainment industry.
About Bhavan’s College MSEED
Bhavan’s College MSEED (Management School of Events & Experience Design) is an academic institution associated with Bhavan’s College, Mumbai, and focuses on industry-oriented education in emerging creative and experiential disciplines. MSEED is affiliated with the University of Mumbai through its association with Bhavan’s College and continues to expand its academic offerings in response to evolving industry requirements.
About Reliance Animation Academy
Reliance Animation Academy, a division of Reliance Animation Studios and a part of Reliance Entertainment has travelled an amazing path since its inception in 2009, prospering on its goal of building a training center network all across India and fulfilling its promise of giving industry-specific education to today’s youth.
Reliance Animation Academy is a leading institute in India offering career-focused programs in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Graphics, and Film Making. With a strong network of training centers, the academy is committed to developing industry-ready creative professionals through hands-on learning and expert mentorship.
Reliance Animation Studios is an award-winning studio in partnership with noted filmmaker ROHIT SHETTY, best known for delivering IP-driven animation content like Little Singham, Golmaal Jr., Little Krishna, and Smashing Simmba.
Media contact: Tasneem Limbdiwala, tasneem@mseededucation.com, +91 9967547967
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26, Aug 2026
SIDBI, RRBs Join Hands to Expand MSME Financing and Strengthen Rural Business Growth
New Delhi, Aug 26: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has convened the heads of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to strengthen collaboration in MSME lending and expand access to formal credit for small businesses in rural and semi-urban areas.
The conclave, held in New Delhi on August 25, discussed the expansion of the SIDBI-RRB co-lending model and ways to create a stronger financing channel for micro and small enterprises. Senior officials from the Department of Financial Services, SIDBI and NABARD, along with the heads of all 28 RRBs, attended the meeting.
The initiative seeks to combine SIDBI’s expertise in MSME financing with the extensive grassroots network of RRBs. With branches located across villages, smaller towns and semi-urban centres, RRBs are in a strong position to identify local businesses and connect eligible enterprises with institutional credit.
Expanding the co-lending framework could help address funding gaps faced by small businesses, particularly enterprises that struggle to secure timely formal financing. Improved access to credit can enable MSMEs to invest in machinery and equipment, meet working-capital requirements, increase production and generate employment.
The programme is also expected to encourage RRBs to increase their exposure to MSME lending while diversifying their loan portfolios. Technology-based credit assessment can help reduce processing times, improve lending decisions and strengthen credit-risk management.
Greater attention is also being given to MSME clusters. Using local business information and cluster-level data can help lenders understand credit demand more effectively, identify viable enterprises and extend financing to a wider pool of eligible borrowers.
Financial awareness among small businesses is another important focus. Better understanding of formal lending options and other financial services can help entrepreneurs choose suitable financing solutions and reduce their reliance on informal sources of credit.
SIDBI’s digital Co-Lending Origination Platform is expected to play a key role in supporting the expanded framework. The paperless platform facilitates digital submission of applications and documents, faster processing and direct disbursement of loans, potentially reducing the need for borrowers to make repeated visits to bank branches.
The initiative follows positive outcomes from an initial pilot involving three RRBs. Its proposed expansion could bring additional banks and borrowers into the co-lending network and widen the reach of institutional MSME finance.
Overall, the effort is aimed at improving the flow of credit to grassroots enterprises and supporting entrepreneurship, production, employment and economic activity across rural India and smaller towns. By strengthening cooperation between financial institutions and local businesses, the initiative could contribute to a more accessible and inclusive MSME financing ecosystem.
26, Aug 2026
Legal AI Challenger Ask.Legal Expands to Australia and Singapore with AI Legal Analysis and Document Generation
Ask.Legal expands jurisdiction-specific legal AI across four common-law markets with AI legal analysis and document generation
LONDON and HONG KONG and SINGAPORE and SYDNEY, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ask.Legal, the legal AI platform developed with limited funding, has expanded to Australia and Singapore after gaining traction in Hong Kong and England and Wales, extending its jurisdiction-specific legal analysis across four major common-law markets:
Hong Kong | England & Wales | Singapore | Australia
Ask.Legal is gaining wider adoption across Asia-Pacific common-law markets, driven largely by organic discovery, referrals and word of mouth. Users can describe a legal issue in ordinary language and receive structured analysis based on the legislation and case law of the selected jurisdiction.
While many leading legal AI companies have raised hundreds of millions of dollars to build enterprise platforms for the world’s largest law firms and corporate legal departments, Ask.Legal is taking a different approach: making advanced legal AI accessible to smaller law firms, businesses, professionals and everyday users without requiring an expensive enterprise subscription.
Its document generation capability builds on the expertise developed through DocLegal.ai, Ask.Legal‘s sister AI legal document platform. Users can move from analysing a legal issue to preparing a tailored first draft of a letter, agreement, notice, legal submission or other legal document within the same workflow.
“Legal AI should be available to everyone—not just Big Law,” said Kim Chan, Founder of Ask.Legal. “Whether you are an individual, a business, a lawyer or an AI agent, you should be able to access jurisdiction-specific legal analysis when you need it and pay only for the tokens you use, rather than thousands of dollars per seat in subscription fees.”
Ask.Legal can assist with legal issue identification, preliminary legal analysis, document review, document generation and preliminary drafting. The platform reports a tested hallucination rate of under 3%, and user data is not used to train its AI models.
Ask.Legal operates on a pay-as-you-go token model, with no compulsory monthly or annual subscription. New users can currently receive 100,000 introductory tokens upon registration for free trial.
The Australia and Singapore launches mark the next stage in Ask.Legal‘s development from a Hong Kong and England & Wales legal AI platform into a broader common-law legal technology ecosystem. Ask.Legal covers all 6 Australian states and 2 territories, as well as Australian federal law.
About Ask.Legal
Ask.Legal is an AI-powered legal analysis, document generation and legal automation platform developed by DocPro Limited. It provides jurisdiction-specific legal capabilities for Hong Kong, England & Wales, Singapore and Australia.
The platform combines conversational legal analysis with document generation, providing one of the best and most affordable access to legal AI in the market.
Ask.Legal provides general legal information and AI-generated analysis and documents. It is not a law firm and its output does not constitute legal advice.
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26, Aug 2026
India’s Occupied Office Space Crosses 900 Million Sq Ft as Business Demand Stays Strong
Mumbai, Aug 26: India’s occupied office space crossed 900 million square feet in the first half of 2026, reflecting steady demand from companies and continued expansion across major business markets.
According to a report, occupied office space reached around 901.1 million square feet by June 2026, compared with about 847 million square feet a year earlier. The increase highlights continued activity in India’s commercial real estate sector.
Bengaluru remained the country’s largest office market, followed by Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. Pune also recorded significant office space, supported by growing demand from businesses.
The rise in occupied office space has been supported by the expansion of technology companies, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), financial services firms and other businesses. Companies are increasingly establishing and expanding offices in major cities to support their workforce and operations.
The growth of the office market is also creating opportunities for related sectors, including construction, real estate services, transport, hospitality, retail and other business services.
The continued demand for commercial space indicates that companies remain active in expanding their operations in India. It also highlights the growing importance of the country’s major cities as centres for technology, corporate services and global business operations.
With businesses continuing to expand and new offices being added, India’s commercial real estate market is expected to remain an important contributor to employment, investment and overall economic activity.
26, Aug 2026
realme introduces the realme P4s 5G with Dual-Chip Performance, Flagship-Level Display and 8000mAh Titan Battery
New Delhi, Aug 26: realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, today announced the launch of the realme P4s 5G, bringing dual-chip performance, a flagship-level display experience and performance-focused hardware to the segment. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G chipset and HyperVision+ AI Chip, the device is designed to deliver enhanced gaming performance, while its 1.5K Samsung flagship display with a 144Hz refresh rate enables smooth and responsive visuals. Complementing this is an 8000mAh Titan Battery with 80W Fast Charge, 7000mm² AirFlow VC Cooling, AI-powered frame interpolation and up to 26GB Dynamic RAM, making the realme P4s 5G a performance-focused smartphone built for gaming, entertainment and everyday use.
The realme P4s 5G features a 50MP AI Camera with AI-powered imaging tools, 4K video recording and HDR imaging for enhanced photography and video. With IP66, IP68 and IP69 protection, the smartphone offers enhanced resistance against dust and water, while 300% UltraBoom Stereo Dual Speakers deliver louder, immersive audio. The device will be available in Electric Cyan and Titanium Gray.
Hyper Vision+ AI Chip and MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra for Powerful and Immersive Performance At the heart of the realme P4s 5G is its dual-chip architecture, combining the Hyper Vision+ AI Chip with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G to deliver powerful performance, enhanced AI capabilities and smoother gaming. The dedicated AI chip handles advanced visual processing, while the Dimensity 7400 Ultra focuses on core computing and gaming performance.
The Hyper Vision+ AI Chip enables AI Hyper Motion, combining 144FPS AI frame interpolation with 90FPS frame stabilization for smoother movement and improved motion clarity. AI Hyper Clarity enhances textures and details up to 1.5K resolution, while AI Always-On HDR dynamically optimizes brightness and contrast for richer visuals on the 144Hz display. Built on an advanced 4nm process, the Dimensity 7400 Ultra along with up to 15% improved AI performance, 94% faster AI camera processing and 63% better AI camera energy efficiency.
144Hz 1.5K Samsung M14 AMOLED Display for a Flagship Visual Experience
Therealme P4s 5G features a 1.5K Samsung AMOLED display powered by Samsung’s latest M14 luminescent material, offering 26% higher luminous efficiency and 50% longer screen lifespan than conventional AMOLED panels. Combined with a 144Hz refresh rate and 3000Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, the display delivers sharper visuals, smoother motion and responsive touch control for gaming, streaming and everyday use.
The AMOLED display offers 1400 nits global peak brightness and 6500 nits local peak brightness, with HDR10+ and Netflix HDR support for richer colours and enhanced contrast. TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification and full-brightness DC dimming further enable comfortable viewing during extended use.
8000mAh Titan Battery with 80W Fast Charge for Long-Lasting Endurance
Therealme P4s 5G packs an 8000mAh Titan Battery with 80W Fast Charge, reaching 50% in approximately 28.5 minutes and a full charge in around 75 minutes. All-Scenario Bypass Charging helps reduce heat during intensive gaming, live streaming, navigation and video playback, enabling a cooler and more stable experience. Charging Boost can improve charging speeds by up to 21%, while the battery supports up to 1600 charge cycles for long-term reliability. The AI Scene Battery Life Engine intelligently optimizes power consumption based on usage scenarios, enabling up to 20.76 hours of continuous navigation in supported scenarios.
7000mm² AirFlow VC Cooling and AI Gaming Partner for Sustained Gaming
To support extended gaming sessions, the realme P4s 5G features a large 7000mm² AirFlow VC Cooling System designed to efficiently dissipate heat from key components. The cooling architecture is complemented by a 13,624mm² extra-large graphite area, optimized graphite-layer stacking and a 40% thicker graphite sheet, improving heat dissipation efficiency and helping maintain stable performance during demanding workloads.
The smartphone features an AI Gaming Partner with intelligent tools like GT Mode for boosted performance, Do Not Disturb, and Cleanup Acceleration to optimize resources. Combined with Hyper Motion, Always-On HDR, and Hyper Clarity, these six features deliver an enhanced, distraction-free gaming experience.
The realme P4s 5G will be available from 3rd September, 2026, priced from INR 31,999, through Flipkart, realme.com & mainline stores.
