6, Oct 2026
Tara Tarini Temple Hundis Collect Over INR 25.91 Lakh, Foreign Currency Found
Purushottampur, Oct. 6 (UDN): The hundis at Odisha’s renowned Tara Tarini Temple in Ganjam district have yielded more than ₹25.91 lakh in offerings, along with foreign currency, gold and silver ornaments, officials said on Tuesday.
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The offerings were collected from five donation boxes at the temple, with the total amount counted at ₹25,91,743.
During the counting process, officials also found three foreign currency notes and seven foreign coins among the offerings.
Several gold and silver ornaments were recovered from the hundis, including decorative gold and silver eyes offered by devotees. Emotional letters written by devotees were also found inside the donation boxes.
The counting was conducted in the presence of Tara Tarini Temple Executive Officer Binod Behera, with officials from Purushottampur Tahasil overseeing the process.
The latest collection marks a significant rise compared with the previous counting, when the temple’s hundis yielded ₹7,17,540.
Officials said the funds collected through the donation boxes will be utilised for the development and improvement of the temple.
The historic Tara Tarini Temple, dedicated to Adi Shakti, stands atop Kumari Hills on the banks of the Rushikulya River near Purushottampur in Ganjam district and attracts devotees from across Odisha and beyond.
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6, Oct 2026
Aditi Consulting Achieves Anthropic Select Tier After Putting Claude Into Production Across Its Business and Client Environments
The milestone follows Aditi’s broader effort to reshape its business, client delivery, and engineering workforce.
BENGALURU, India, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aditi Consulting has achieved Select Tier status in Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network, Anthropic’s program for consultancies and specialized AI firms that help enterprises adopt and implement Claude.
The designation follows results from work already underway:
- Inside Aditi: Claude now supports production workflows across engineering, delivery and business operations. Month-end margin analysis went from hours to under two minutes. Reconciliation, close and payables automations are in production, and an AI-enabled delivery command center catches issues before they create downstream problems.
- With clients: Aditi and Advarra moved from an initial concept to a working application in six weeks.
- Across its workforce: 82 engineers in Aditi’s first two cohorts are developing the technical judgment, business context and accountability required to apply AI in real delivery environments.
That work has shaped how Aditi approaches AI transformation with clients. As AI becomes more capable, the challenge is no longer the technology itself. It is deciding where AI can create value, engineering it into the business and building the capability to sustain it.
“Access to increasingly capable AI isn’t the hardest part of transformation anymore,” said Carrick Carpenter, chief technology and AI officer at Aditi Consulting. “The harder question is whether the organization around it is ready — the systems, governance, workflows and people. We chose to work through those questions inside our own business first, and that experience now shapes how we help clients put AI into production.”
Aditi is applying that experience in client environments. At Advarra, a clinical research technology company, Aditi worked alongside Advarra’s teams using Claude and AI-assisted development. Within seven working days, Advarra and its end customer had a working experience they could use to validate the direction.
“Driving value for our customers is our North Star,” said Brian Hart, chief technology officer at Advarra. “We’re building an approach that brings together Advarra’s unique data and context, an architecture designed to adapt as technology changes, and strategic partners with specialized AI capabilities. That allows us to accelerate our product roadmap and bring meaningful innovation to market faster.”
For Aditi, the shift also changes what engineering capability looks like. The company is developing engineers not simply to use AI tools, but to combine them with technical fundamentals, business context, judgment and accountability in real delivery environments. Engineers from those cohorts are already working on live client engagements.
“The next era of enterprise AI will require engineering capability at scale, and India continues to lead that charge with the depth of talent to build it,” said Ramna Vadavalli, India Country Head at Aditi Consulting. “Our first two Elevate cohorts include 82 engineers developing the skills and practices to engineer alongside AI, including teams already applying that learning in live client environments. At the same time, our AI Labs program is developing early-career talent to build with AI from the start. Together, these investments are helping make Bengaluru and Vadodara centers for AI engineering capability that can scale across the clients we serve globally.”
For more information about Aditi Consulting’s work with Anthropic and Claude, visit Aditi’s Anthropic partnership page.
About Aditi Consulting
Aditi Consulting is a global technology partner helping enterprises transform with AI by combining outcome engineering with the capacity to execute. The company brings together AI, engineering expertise and global engineering talent to meet customers where they are—whether they need a partner to engineer the path to an outcome or the specialized skills and scale to execute a strategy already in place. From modernizing what exists to building what’s next, Aditi helps organizations turn what’s possible into measurable impact, while amplifying what people do best. Building a Digital World with Human Spirit.
Learn more: https://www.aditiconsulting.com/
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6, Oct 2026
Abu Dhabi Invites Families to Celebrate Diwali with Multi-Generational Getaways, Just a Short Flight Away
Holiday packages from INR 83,825 per person combine white-sand beaches, world-class museums, theme parks, festive shopping and Diwali feasts
NEW DELHI and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is inviting travellers to celebrate Diwali with curated multi-generational family getaways in the UAE capital, located a short three-to-four-hour flight from major Indian cities.
Designed to cater for every generation from grandparents to children, Abu Dhabi’s seasonal offerings feature a blend of white-sand beaches, world-class museums, theme parks, festive shopping and family feasts, with holiday packages starting at INR 83,825 per person. Whether families are planning a quick getaway or a longer holiday, the emirate makes it easy to celebrate the festival of lights together.
Utazzo’s six-night Discover Abu Dhabi Festive Celebrations package, from INR 83,325 per person, includes accommodation with breakfast and airport transfers. The package also includes access to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, a Yas Island theme park and a desert safari, with time left for shopping too.
For families flying from Ahmedabad who want their travel arrangements taken care of, Flamingo Transworld’s Diwali Package – Epic Tour Package with Sky View starts from INR 167,500 per person and includes return economy flights, a UAE visa and three nights in Abu Dhabi. High tea at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, visits to two Yas Island theme parks, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are all part of the plan.
Thomas Cook’s three-night Arabian Dhamaka – Winter package starts from INR 136,500 per person, including immersive art at teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, the architecture of Qasr Al Watan, snow in the desert at Snow Abu Dhabi and access to two Yas Island theme parks. A guided city tour, a photo stop at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and a visit to BAPS Hindu Mandir round out the stay.
For a slower pace between sightseeing and family adventures, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is offering up to 25% off the Best Available Rate for minimum two-night stays between 1–15 November 2026, with complimentary all-inclusive accommodation for children in selected room categories. It means a Diwali family holiday can include time together beside the sea, just minutes from some of Abu Dhabi’s leading cultural institutions.
Being away from home doesn’t mean leaving familiar flavours behind. From 6–8 November, Namak’s Diwali Table will feature live chaat, tandoor favourites, regional Indian dishes and traditional sweets for approximately INR 4,200 per adult, with up to two children aged 10 and below dining for free.
Beyond the festive offers, Abu Dhabi gives every member of the family something to look forward to. Families do not have to choose between culture and theme parks: a morning can be spent at Saadiyat Island’s museums, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, before an afternoon of rollercoasters and entertainment on Yas Island. The emirate’s landmarks include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the architecture of Qasr Al Watan and BAPS Hindu Mandir, while teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Snow Abu Dhabi and desert safaris add immersive experiences for all ages.
For families with Dhanteras and Diwali shopping on the agenda, The Galleria Al Maryah Island mall brings together luxury fashion houses and international brands in a waterfront setting, turning festive shopping into an experience of its own.
So, who’s breaking the news in the family WhatsApp group? This Diwali, book Abu Dhabi for an unforgettable family getaway, at visitabudhabi.ae/en/campaign/diwali
Offers, prices, inclusions and packages are subject to availability and individual partner terms and conditions. INR conversion for dining is approximate and may vary according to exchange rates.
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions.
By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
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6, Oct 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan Seeks Centre’s Nod for Three Major Highway Projects in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 (UDN): Sambalpur MP and former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to grant administrative and financial approval for three key highway infrastructure projects in Odisha.
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In a letter to Gadkari, Pradhan sought the six-laning of the Sambalpur-Angul-Cuttack National Highway corridor, along with the construction of two-lane service roads on either side.
The MP highlighted the growing volume of passenger and freight traffic on the corridor, which serves as a vital link between western Odisha and major industrial, commercial and urban centres.
Four Underpasses Proposed on NH-55
Pradhan also requested approval for four underpasses along the Angul-Sambalpur stretch of NH-55 at Jindal Road, Jarapada, Jeranga and Charmal.
According to Pradhan, the proposals have been prepared by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Sambalpur, as long-term measures to improve road safety.
The stretch witnesses substantial movement of mining and commercial vehicles, increasing the risk of conflicts between heavy traffic, local commuters and pedestrians, he said.
Flyover Sought at Sambalpur Railway Station Square
The Sambalpur MP further sought the construction of a flyover at Sambalpur City Railway Station Square on NH-53.
He pointed out that passengers using the railway station are required to cross the busy highway, creating a significant safety concern. The location has also been identified as a potential accident black spot, according to his letter.
Pradhan urged the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to consider all three proposals on priority.
He said timely implementation of the projects would help improve road safety, reduce traffic-related bottlenecks, facilitate the movement of passengers and goods, and strengthen connectivity across the region.
6, Oct 2026
Dead Souls: Revival, a novel written by GigaChat, goes on sale
Moscow, Oct 06: In the run-up to its 185th anniversary, Sber is releasing the novel Dead Souls: Volume Two. Revival. This is a continuation of Nikolai Gogol’s immortal novel, with the text generated by the large language model GigaChat. A team of experts — including historians, literary scholars, linguists, and engineers — collaborated with Sber on this cultural research project. It is the first work created by artificial intelligence in the style of a world-renowned literary classic.
The second volume of Dead Souls represents one of the most enigmatic creative catastrophes in world literature. The manuscript, burned by the author on the night of February 24, 1852, has sparked endless debates, hypotheses, and speculation. Sber’s project took over a year. Far from merely compiling existing texts, Sber professionals and invited experts conducted extensive, complex research. GigaChat was trained on Gogol’s complete works — including his letters, drafts, and notebooks — as well as the writings of his contemporaries (Pushkin, Dostoevsky, and Turgenev), philosophical texts, biblical writings, and even the paintings the author admired.
To evaluate the outcome, an 11-parameter system was devised, encompassing lexical diversity (archaisms, Gogol-esque neologisms), syntax (long rhetorical periods), the grotesque, the comic physicality of dialogue, and the active presence of the narrator. Experts verified each generated episode for uniqueness, ensuring the artificial intelligence learned to create new meanings rather than simply copying the classic author. The neural network’s output was meticulously scrutinized to confirm it was generating semantic imagery with fresh meaning, rather than merely compiling existing texts by Gogol.
The resulting text is, undeniably, not Gogol. Yet, it is a text crafted according to the principles of Gogol’s narrative style, an achievement made possible through the synergy of human and artificial intelligence. The project yielded a literary work but also 21 illustrations created by GigaChat in the style of A. Agin, the artist behind the illustrations for the first volume of Dead Souls published during Gogol’s lifetime.
Vladislav Kreynin, senior vice president, director of the Marketing and Communications Department, Sberbank: “Debate surrounding the second volume of Dead Souls continues to this day: why did the writer destroy the manuscript, and what was the fate of the characters? Our project does not aim to settle these arguments but rather offers the reader a new cultural experience. In reviving what was lost, we relied on a solid scholarly foundation and deep respect for the author, setting ourselves two key objectives. The first is research-oriented: to demonstrate that neural networks can serve not merely as assistants for everyday tasks, but as sophisticated tools for analysis and synthesis in the hands of professionals. The second is educational: to engage the younger generation with Russian classics, encourage them to revisit not only Dead Souls but Gogol’s entire body of work, and rediscover the richness of his universe — all while taking another step toward reviving cultural heritage with the help of GigaChat.”
Dead Souls: Revival continues a series of Sber initiatives leveraging artificial intelligence to restore historical memory. Previous efforts include Digital Peter, which deciphered the handwritten manuscripts of Peter the Great; Revived Collection, which helped restore hundreds of paintings lost during the Great Patriotic War; and a project marking the 185th anniversary of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s birth, which allowed the public to see and hear the maestro’s unfinished opera, Mandragora.
The book’s release is an invitation to dialogue: it is up to the reader to judge whether the neural network succeeded in recreating “the vast universe that is Gogol.”
6, Oct 2026
Sensex Jumps 685 Points, Nifty Reclaims 22,750 as Investors Await RBI Policy Signals
Mumbai, Oct 6: Indian equity markets staged a strong recovery on Tuesday, with the benchmark Sensex gaining nearly 700 points and the Nifty rising above the 22,750 mark as investors stepped up buying across pharmaceuticals, private banks and oil and gas stocks ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision.
The Sensex climbed 685.34 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 73,067.81, while the Nifty 50 advanced 220.35 points, or 0.98 per cent, to settle at 22,776.10.
The rebound came as investors looked beyond recent market volatility and positioned themselves ahead of the RBI’s policy announcement. Market participants are particularly watching the central bank’s stance on interest rates, liquidity and the broader economic outlook.
Nifty gains momentum
Technical indicators also pointed towards some improvement in market momentum. Analysts said a sustained move above the 22,800 level could strengthen the recovery and potentially take the Nifty towards 23,000.
On the downside, 22,600 is emerging as an immediate support level, followed by 22,500. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has moved into the mid-30s, indicating that momentum is gradually improving, while the easing of the negative MACD histogram suggests that selling pressure may be losing some intensity.
Pharma, banking and oil stocks lead
Buying was visible across several heavyweight stocks, helping the benchmarks maintain their upward momentum through the session.
Among Nifty constituents, Trent, BSE and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the strongest performers. Pharma and chemical stocks also attracted significant buying interest, with the Nifty Pharma index emerging as the best-performing sectoral index, followed by the Nifty Chemical index.
The broader market participated strongly in the recovery. The Nifty MidCap index rose 1.08 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index gained 1.56 per cent, indicating that investor interest extended beyond large-cap stocks.
The IT sector, however, moved in the opposite direction as investors booked some profits. The Nifty IT index was the biggest sectoral laggard during the session.
RBI policy in focus
With the RBI policy decision approaching, investors are likely to closely track signals on inflation, growth, liquidity and interest rates. The central bank’s assessment of domestic economic conditions could play an important role in determining the market’s next move.
The recent decline in crude oil prices has also offered some relief to Indian equities by easing concerns over imported inflation and corporate costs.
Overall, analysts described the near-term market outlook as cautiously constructive. The two-session recovery has improved sentiment, but global uncertainties, currency movements, crude prices and monetary-policy expectations remain key risks for investors.
For the market to extend Tuesday’s gains, sustained buying and a decisive move above the 22,800 resistance zone will be important. A failure to hold the recovery, meanwhile, could bring the 22,600-22,500 support range back into focus.
6, Oct 2026
Trentar Signs ₹30,000 Crore ($3.3 bn) MoU with Maharashtra for 500 MW Green Integrated Data Center Park
Project marks Trentar’s entry into large-scale digital infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing; Campus to target at least 51% renewable power, backed by in-house energy storage and water-efficient cooling architecture
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trentar Private Limited, the technology and infrastructure arm of the Dorf Ketal Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra for a proposed investment of ₹30,000 crore ($3.3 Bn) to develop a 500 MW Green Integrated Hyperscale Data Center project in the state.
The MoU was exchanged during the Invest Maharashtra initiative, aligned with the state’s long-term economic development vision, and was formally handed over by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. Under the MoU, the state government will facilitate coordination on applicable permissions, registrations, approvals, clearances and incentives in accordance with prevailing policies and regulations. The project has received the state’s Letter of Intent outlining the applicable support and incentives.
Mr Subodh Menon, Group Founder and Vice Chairman, Trentar Private Limited said, “Maharashtra has laid a strong foundation for India’s digital economy, and we are proud to contribute to the State’s next phase of growth. For more than three decades, our Group has delivered complex, mission-critical infrastructure through engineering excellence and operational discipline. We will bring that experience to a modular Data Center campus built for rapid deployment and scalable growth, with sustainability, advanced technology and cost efficiency at its core.”
The proposed investment marks a significant step into digital infrastructure for the Dorf Ketal Group. Established in 1992, Dorf Ketal has built a global specialty-chemicals business serving demanding industrial applications. Its experience in process engineering, utilities, thermal management, water treatment, energy efficiency and continuous operations provides a foundation for the proposed project.
Trentar intends to bring together capabilities across energy storage, power systems, resource management and digital technologies. The project is being designed with a target of sourcing at least 51% of its energy from renewable sources. Trentar is also evaluating treated-water reuse and water-efficient cooling options; technology choices will be determined through detailed design and feasibility studies.
The proposed facility will help meet India’s growing demand for big-data analytics, large-scale data processing, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. By supporting these strategically important applications, the facility will contribute to a more secure, resilient and sovereign digital infrastructure for the country.
About Trentar Private Limited
Trentar was founded in 2021 by the visionaries behind Dorf Ketal Chemicals, with a focus on new-age technologies and businesses that deliver cutting-edge solutions in AI data acquisition and analysis, zero-emission land and unmanned aerial vehicles, GIS based solutions, power solution and energy storage systems, water treatment platforms and circular economy focus. The Green Integrated Data Center will serve as the cornerstone of Trentar’s digital infrastructure platform, creating a scalable, sustainable backbone for AI, cloud, high-performance computing and data-intensive applications.
For more about us, visit us at https://trentar.com/
About Dorf Ketal
Founded in 1992, Dorf Ketal Chemicals develops and supplies specialty engineered chemistries for the refining, petrochemical, oil and gas, and other industrial sectors. The company serves customers across global markets, and is a global leader in most of the product segments and industries it operates in. The company has established a global footprint with more than 16 manufacturing sites around the world, and offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia including China and India.
For more about us, visit us at https://dorfketal.com/
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6, Oct 2026
30 Investors, Founders and Policymakers join DeepVerse, Startup Policy Forum’s Centre for DeepTech Innovation
- Startup Policy Forum (SPF) launches DeepVerse, its Centre for DeepTech Innovation, a multi-stakeholder platform to accelerate India’s deeptech ecosystem
- The platform features an 18-member high-powered Advisory Board comprising investors, founders, global technology firms, policymakers, government, and academia
- Ten leading VC firms come together on the platform to promote India’s deeptech ecosystem including Accel India, Lightspeed, Bessemer Venture Partners, Speciale Invest, Endiya Partners, Crane Ventures, Avaana Capital, Iron Pillar, Stride Asset Management and Beenext.
- The Centre will focus on ten deeptech sub-sectors, including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, spacetech, quantum tech, defence tech, biotech & healthtech, cleantech & energy, drones & aerospace, electric vehicles, robotics.
- DeepVerse builds on #100DesiDeepTechs, SPF’s national initiative with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), Startup India (DPIIT) and IIT Madras, which identified a cohort of India’s 100 leading deeptech startups in May 2026.
- DeepVerse will soon launch its extensive report to highlight policy actionables across the ten sectors
NEW DELHI, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Startup Policy Forum (SPF) today launched DeepVerse, its Centre for DeepTech Innovation. DeepVerse is a platform dedicated to bringing together startups, investors, government stakeholders, global technology companies and academia. It will accelerate India’s deeptech ecosystem through ecosystem collaboration, policy dialogue and research.
Advisory Board
DeepVerse is guided by an Advisory Board of leading investors, founders, policymakers, academics and global technology leaders, who will shape the Centre’s priorities and direction.
Advisory Board Members
Investors
- Prashanth Prakash, Partner, Accel India
- Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner, Avaana Capital
- Pankaj Mitra, Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners
- Anandamoy Roychowdhary,Managing Director, Crane Ventures
- Sateesh Andra, Managing Director, Endiya Partners
- Anand Prasanna, Managing Partner, Iron Pillar
- Hemant Mohapatra, Partner, Lightspeed
- Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner, Speciale Invest
- Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder & CEO, Stride Asset Management
Founders
- Naman Pushp, Founder & CEO, Airbound
- Tarun Mehta, Co-founder & CEO, Ather Energy
- Pawan Chandana, Co-Founder & CEO, Skyroot Aerospace
- Anirudh Sharma, Founder& CEO, Digantara
Policy, Academia and Global Technology
- Dr. Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub
- Dr. B. Chagun Basha, Chief Policy Adviser, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
- Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum
- Dr. D. Premachandra Sagar, Pro-Chancellor, Dayananda Sagar University
- Aditi Nanda, Director of Ecosystem and Industry, Intel India
The Centre’s work spans ten focus sub-sectors: Biotech, Quantum Tech, Semiconductors, Drones, Spacetech, Defence Tech, Electric Vehicles (EV), Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics and Cleantech & Energy.
“Congratulations to Startup Policy Forum on the launch of DeepVerse, Centre for DeepTech Innovation. A strong, multi-stakeholder approach is key to growing India’s deeptech ecosystem. Great to see DeepVerse bringing together founders, investors, academia and government to take India’s deeptech ambitions forward,” said S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
“India has the founders and, increasingly, the capital for world-class deeptech. Policy has to catch up. When companies take a decade to build, founders and investors need rules they can plan around, and a say in making them. DeepVerse institutionalises that voice,” said Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum.
Members
DeepVerse brings together members across three tiers, Deep Core, Deep Circle and Patrons, who will contribute industry insight to its policy consultations and help drive its ecosystem initiatives
- Deep Core: Accel, Airbound, Ather Energy, Avaana Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Cars24, Crane Ventures, Dayananda Sagar University, Digantara, Endiya Partners, Intel, Iron Pillar, Lightspeed, Speciale Invest, and Stride Asset Management
- Deep Circle: Alteon, Aspera, Beenext, Gabit, General Autonomy, Meta, Newtrace, Pronto, River and Yulu
- Patrons: CarDekho Group, Global Education Lab, Sarvam, Scaler and SQ1
Built on #100DesiDeepTechs
DeepVerse takes forward the work of #100DesiDeepTechs, SPF’s nation-building initiative to give India’s deeptech founders a voice in policymaking. The initiative was developed with MeitY Startup Hub, Startup India (DPIIT) and IIT Madras. It was announced in July 2025 and formally launched at TiECON Delhi in October 2025.
Over the course of 8 months, SPF hosted several Deeptech Baatcheet sessions in innovation hubs including Delhi and Bengaluru. At these sessions, Advisory Board members chaired in-depth dialogues with founders on regulation, access to capital, talent and global expansion. DeepVerse gives this work a permanent home, and gives this growing cohort of Deeptech Startups a sustained voice in shaping India’s deeptech policy.
About Startup Policy Forum
Startup Policy Forum (SPF) is an independent, not-for-profit industry alliance representing 75+ of India’s leading new-age tech companies, with a combined valuation of over USD 100 billion. Its members span fintech, deeptech, consumer tech, healthtech, edtech and emerging technologies, and include Groww, Zerodha, Razorpay, Pine Labs, Sarvam, Emergent, CRED, Meesho, Invideo, Digantara, Airbound, Snabbit, Pronto, Cars24 and many others. SPF works across four pillars: policy advocacy, global visibility, community building and thought leadership.
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6, Oct 2026
Professional investors target tokenised gold ETFs as price of precious metal decreases, new research finds
Oct 06: Gold’s recent price decrease has created a strong buying opportunity for 28% of institutional investors and wealth managers participating in global research* from ST0x, the onchain trading infrastructure for tokenised securities issued by S01 Issuer GmbH,
under an EEA base prospectus approved by the FMA Liechtenstein.
A further 48% of the 200 institutional investors and wealth managers surveyed consider the price decrease as a moderate buying opportunity, seeing the precious metal as worth adding while expecting prices to remain range bound in the short term.
One-fifth of respondents are taking a neutral or ‘wait-and-see’ position, holding current allocations and waiting for clear signs of a technical price bottom. Four per cent of respondents say gold’s investment thesis has weakened, and they expect further downside toward previous support lines.
Given the current market environment and gold’s valuation decrease, study participants plan to increase their gold allocations over the next six months. The biggest group (31%) will increase by between 3% and 4% while 23% will up allocations by 2% to 3%.
Around a fifth (19%) will increase by 4% to 5%; one in ten by 1% to 2%; 5% say by more than 5%; the same amount will increase allocations by up to 1% and 6% will maintain current levels.
When asked if they would consider using a tokenised gold ETF as a tactical vehicle to deploy capital rather than a traditional gold ETF, 23% of respondents say they would do so exclusively. Survey participants said the operational advantages including 24/7 trading, near-instant settlement make tokenised ETFs their preferred vehicle to capitalise on gold’s priced decrease.
More than half (58%) will partially allocate to tokenised gold ETFs noting they would split the investment between traditional and tokenised gold ETFs to test liquidity and infrastructure, the research across North America, the UK, continental Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific found.
Around 15% of respondents would consider using a tokenised gold ETF and are actively auditing tokenised issuers for future allocations, but they currently prefer traditional ETFs.
Nick Magliocchetti, Director, S01 Issuer GmbH said: “Gold’s recent price decrease is being viewed by professional investors as an opportunity to reassess and increase exposure, rather than a fundamental breakdown in the precious metal’s investment case.
“What is particularly interesting is the willingness of investors to consider tokenised securities referencing gold ETFs as a tactical vehicle for putting that capital to work. The combination of 24/7 access, near-instant settlement and the ability to deploy capital quickly could be particularly valuable when markets move sharply. While traditional ETFs will remain an important part of portfolios, tokenised securities referencing gold ETFs have the potential to give investors greater flexibility and precision when responding to short-term market opportunities.”
Looking at expectations for the spot price of gold (per troy ounce) by end of December, more than half (53%) of professional investors surveyed say $4,201 to $4,600 (Moderate recovery toward the 200-day moving average), while 28% forecast $3,800 to $4,200 (consolidation at current levels).
Some 15% predict $4,601 to $5,000 (strong bullish rebound); 2% say above $5,000 (new historical highs driven by renewed market shocks); and a further 2% say below $3,800 (further deep correction).
The price of gold is currently around $4,180 per troy ounce.
6, Oct 2026
Aahwahan Foundation With The Support of Tredence CSR Strengthens Care and Well-Being of 78 Senior Citizens at Its Gurugram Old Age Home Through ‘Meethi Muskan’
Gurugram, 06 October 2026: Aahwahan Foundation, with the support of Tredence CSR, is pleased to announce the launch of its ‘Meethi Muskan’ initiative, inaugurated at Aahwahan Old Age Home, H. NO, Police chouki, B130, Krishna Hospital Wali Gali, Near Sector 4, Gurugram – 122001. The initiative aims to support senior citizens living in old age homes by improving their living conditions and providing essential assistance in areas such as food, healthcare, clothing, hygiene and overall well–being. At Gurugram Old Age Home, a total of 78 senior citizens benefited from the ‘Meethi Muskan’ initiative. Through this initiative, Aahwahan Foundation seeks to bring greater care, dignity, happiness and hope to elderly people who require continued support. The initiative is designed to provide consistent assistance while contributing to the overall physical, emotional and social well–being of senior citizens.
The elderly residents of this old-age home come from underprivileged and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. They have spent most of their lives earning a living through daily wage and manual labour. At this stage of their lives, they are no longer able to work to support themselves or afford the care and medical treatment they need. Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Braja Kishore Pradhan, CEO & Founder, Aahwahan Foundation, said, “A smile from an elderly person can carry a lifetime of stories, emotions and memories. At this stage of life, people need care and support the most. During our visit to the old-age home in Gurugram, we realised that beyond food, clothing and healthcare, what many senior citizens need most is the warmth of human connection and the feeling that someone cares.”
With the support of Tredence CSR, Aahwahan Foundation has adopted six old age homes across Gurugram, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, & Kolkata. as part of the ongoing initiative. The program will focus on strengthening these homes and helping ensure that residents have access to essential resources and a more comfortable living environment. As an ongoing initiative, Aahwahan Foundation plans to expand Meethi Muskan to additional cities and old age homes across India. Through this continued expansion, the Foundation aims to reach more senior citizens and provide them with meaningful support tailored to their needs.
Meethi Muskan is part of Aahwahan Foundation’s continued efforts to work for vulnerable and underserved communities across India. The Foundation believes that supporting senior citizens requires more than meeting their basic needs-it also involves creating spaces where they can experience respect, companionship and dignity. The initiative reflects Aahwahan Foundation’s broader commitment to social welfare and community development. By combining essential assistance with care and compassion, the Foundation aims to contribute towards creating happier, healthier and more dignified lives for senior citizens.
