In his new role, Jaiswal will lead the overall business and growth strategy for Reliance MET City, with responsibility for driving industrial, residential and commercial development, attracting new investments and businesses, strengthening the development pipeline and expanding the integrated ecosystem across multiple asset classes. He will also oversee the platform’s strategic partnerships and business expansion initiatives as MET City scales into a major economic and urban destination in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Jaiswal brings over 20 years of experience in real estate, with expertise spanning business strategy, development, revenue growth, sales and marketing, land transactions, fundraising and strategic partnerships. Prior to joining Reliance MET City, he served as CEO of Eldeco Group, where he drove the growth of the multi-city development platform across North India. He has also served as CEO of Tribeca Developers, where he was associated with the development of Trump branded real estate projects.

Commenting on his appointment, Manish Jaiswal, Chief Executive Officer, Reliance MET City, said, “I am happy to join Reliance MET City at an exciting stage of its growth. The scale and ambition of the development, coupled with its strategic location and strong infrastructure, present a significant opportunity to build a globally competitive commercial hub and urban destination. I look forward to working with the team to accelerate growth, attract new investments and enterprises and further strengthen MET City’s position as an important economic hub of India.”

Commenting on the appointment, Shrivallabh Goyal, Whole Time Director, Reliance MET City, said, “Manish brings a strong combination of business leadership, real estate expertise and a proven track record of scaling businesses and driving growth. His experience across development, strategic partnerships, revenue generation and branded real estate makes him well suited to lead Reliance MET City through its next phase of expansion. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen the platform and accelerate its growth as an integrated destination for industry, investment and urban development.”

Spread across 8,250 acres in Jhajjar, Haryana, Reliance MET City brings together industrial, residential and commercial development within an integrated, master-planned environment. The development has attracted companies across sectors and geographies and includes a dedicated Japanese Industrial Township.

Manish Jaiswal holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), Delhi University, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

Bengaluru, 15th September 2026: Humanscale, the New York-headquartered global leader in ergonomic workplace solutions and regenerative design and manufacturing, has announced the first India visit of its Chief Sustainability Officer, Jane Abernethy, who will be in Bengaluru this September to engage with leaders across India’s architecture, design, corporate and commercial real estate sectors.

At a time when India’s rapidly expanding commercial real estate market is placing greater emphasis on sustainability, employee wellbeing and responsible development, Abernethy will bring a global perspective on how organisations can move beyond conventional sustainability goals to create workplaces that deliver measurable benefits for both people and the planet.

A leading voice in sustainable design and manufacturing, Abernethy serves as the first and only Chief Sustainability Officer in the commercial furniture industry. Under her leadership, Humanscale has advanced a net-positive approach to manufacturing -moving beyond simply reducing environmental harm towards designing products and processes that give back more than they take.

Abernethy led Humanscale’s pioneering work with the Living Product Challenge, with the company becoming the first manufacturer to achieve full Living Product Challenge certification and subsequently expanding its portfolio of certified products. Her work has also focused on healthier materials, eliminating chemicals of concern, advancing material transparency and driving greater accountability across the supply chain.

Her contribution to sustainable design has earned international recognition, including the Women in Sustainability Leadership Award (WSLA), alongside recognition for her work in advancing material health, transparency and regenerative manufacturing.

A key highlight of Abernethy’s Bengaluru visit will be her participation as a featured speaker at the RICS India CRE Conference on 23 September 2026 at JW Marriott Bengaluru.

Themed “Global Ambition, India Growth – Shaping the Future of Commercial Real Estate,” the conference will bring together senior leaders from across India’s commercial real estate ecosystem to examine the forces reshaping the sector, from investment and technology to sustainability and the changing expectations of the workplace.

Abernethy’s session, “From Intention to Impact: Creating Workspaces that Care for People and the Planet,” will examine how businesses can translate sustainability commitments into measurable action and lasting positive impact.

Drawing on Humanscale’s “Beyond Sustainability” philosophy, she will explore climate-positive products, healthy materials, circular design, material transparency and science-led innovation, and demonstrate how decisions made in the design and procurement of workplaces can become powerful levers for environmental and human health.

She will also participate in the panel discussion, “Designing for Impact: Workplaces for People, Performance and the Planet.”

With more than 250 senior industry leaders, developers, investors, occupiers, policymakers, consultants and built-environment professionals expected to attend, the RICS India CRE Conference will provide an important platform for Abernethy to exchange ideas with decision-makers shaping the next generation of workplaces in India.

Beyond the conference, Abernethy’s Bengaluru programme will include executive roundtables and interactive sessions with architects, designers, customers and business leaders. The visit comes as Humanscale continues to deepen its presence in India, including through local manufacturing and distribution initiatives.

Alastair Stubbs, Country Director – India, Humanscale, said: “India is one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving corporate and commercial real estate markets, and the decisions being made today will influence the workplaces of tomorrow. We are delighted to welcome Jane Abernethy to Bengaluru. Her experience in sustainability, material health and regenerative design will encourage organisations to look beyond conventional sustainability metrics and consider the measurable impact their workplace choices can have on people and the planet.”

Sathish Nandagopal, Founder and Director, S Cube Ergonomics Pvt Ltd., Humanscale’s authorised manufacturing and distribution partner in India, said: “Jane’s visit is an important opportunity for India’s business, architecture and design community to engage directly with one of the leading global voices in material transparency and regenerative design. As India continues to build at an extraordinary scale, there is a significant opportunity to bring healthier materials, greater transparency and positive environmental impact into the way workplaces are designed and built. Jane’s perspective demonstrates how organisations can use design and purchasing decisions to help accelerate that change.”

September 10, 2026; Mumbai, India: Fast-growing AdTech firm Frodoh has announced a strategic partnership with regional OTT platform STAGE to introduce a first-screen monetisation framework on its OTT app. The partnership will enable STAGE to unlock incremental advertising revenue through high-attention home-screen placements, while keeping content streaming completely ad-free.

Frodoh’s first-screen framework is designed around session depth, viewing intent, and discovery behaviour unique to Connected TV (CTV). The technology will enable brands to engage audiences across STAGE’s language verticals, including Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, and Hindi, through native, non-intrusive placements within the platform’s discovery experience.

Speaking on the association, Vinay Singhal, CEO & Co-Founder at STAGE, said, “At STAGE, our focus has always been on building a premium viewing experience around India’s diverse language audiences. Our partnership with Frodoh allows us to explore a new monetisation layer within the discovery journey, without interrupting content consumption. We see this as an opportunity to create greater value for advertisers while keeping the viewing experience seamless for our audiences.”

Russhabh R Thakkar, Founder and CEO, Frodoh, added, “Frodoh’s first-screen framework is built to help regional OTT platforms unlock high-attention inventory without compromising the viewing experience. Our partnership with STAGE brings this model to a diverse set of language-first audiences across Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, and Hindi. With STAGE’s strong regional presence and Frodoh’s CTV-first technology, we see a significant opportunity to build a scalable, premium monetisation layer for regional OTT.”

With this association, Frodoh and STAGE aim to create a scalable monetisation model that brings advertisers closer to high-intent regional audiences while keeping the core content experience uninterrupted.

●        Billion and realme TechLife will be the first to offer CloudTV’s high-performance and CTS-certified thunderOS to consumers

Mumbai, 10 September 2026: thunderOS, CloudTV’s newest and CTS-certified Smart TV operating system, is partnering with Billion and realme TechLife, making them the first Smart TV brands to carry the solution. CloudTV, the company behind thunderOS, is India’s first homegrown Smart TV operating system. The partnership goes live today, marking the rollout of a high-performance operating system across Smart TVs from both brands, giving consumers access to a more intuitive and versatile television experience. With the festive season approaching, the launch comes at an important period for consumer electronics and Smart TV purchases in India. The Smart TVs will be available for purchase on Flipkart starting today.

Connected TV adoption in India has grown rapidly over the past few years, driven by rising smart TV penetration and increased demand for personalised, app-based viewing. CloudTV has been at the forefront of this shift, now powering over 8 million devices and reaching over 16 million viewers across the country.

As the role of television evolves beyond traditional viewing, consumers are looking for easier ways to discover content, greater personalisation and more flexibility in how they use their screens. Against this backdrop, thunderOS brings together 350+ live channels, 130+ OTT and other apps, 45+ gaming apps and browsing, alongside support for DVB-S satellite connectivity and 800+ free-to-air channels across news, entertainment, sports and more.

The partnership also reflects the growing demand for feature-rich technology at accessible price points. For Billion, thunderOS complements the brand’s focus on thoughtfully selected technology, accessible pricing and pan-India availability, adding an enhanced Smart TV experience to its consumer proposition. While for realme TechLife, thunderOS extends CloudTV’s ecosystem into a lineup spanning smart TVs, streaming devices, audio products and smart home appliances, bringing its connected technology offering to Smart TV consumers.

“India’s TV industry has long relied on operating systems built for other markets, and that gap is exactly where thunderOS comes in. We’ve built a platform from the ground up to solve for what Indian consumers and manufacturers actually need — deep content discovery, voice-first navigation, and the flexibility to move between On-Demand and Linear TV entertainment, Gaming and now even Information Access via AI on one screen. Our partnerships with Billion and realme TechLife are proof that made-in-India innovation can be scalable, efficient and premium at the same time.” said Abhijeet Rajpurohit, Co-founder and COO, CloudTV.

At the centre of the upgraded experience is Bolt, CloudTV’s AI voice assistant, which enables users to search and navigate their TV using voice. It also gives you general trivia making the interaction more informational than just content specific. SmartAudio uses AI to adapt sound based on the genre of the content being watched, while Personalised Recommendations help users discover content based on their recent viewing. Continue Watching lets viewers resume shows and movies directly from the home screen.

thunderOS also simplifies navigation through Unified Content Search, allowing users to search across multiple OTT apps from a single interface. Kids Mode provides a dedicated space with curated, kid-friendly content, while PC Mode allows the TV to be used as a larger screen for browsing, editing, creating and other tasks. thunderOS is CTS-certified and supports certified versions of YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and several other OTT applications.

The partnerships with Billion and realme TechLife underscore CloudTV’s growing role in shaping the next phase of Smart TV adoption in India. thunderOS, with its robust certified platform and advanced technologies like AI-powered experiences, personalised discovery and the ever-expanding world of content and apps, is aimed at making connected TV usage easy and simple for end consumers. As CloudTV continues to partner with leading technology brands, it remains focused on building a scalable, homegrown Smart TV ecosystem that brings greater choice, innovation and value to Indian households.

MOHALI, 09 September 2026: SOCIAL, India’s neighbourhood café-bar, is expanding its presence in the Tricity with the launch of Mohali SOCIAL at HLP Gallerria, Mohali, marking its 60^th outlet in the country, third in Punjab and its first outpost in Mohali. Following two established outposts in Chandigarh, the brand is now making its way to Mohali with a new address shaped by the city’s energetic social culture and strong sense of community.

Inspired by the Spirit of Punjab, Mohali SOCIAL brings together food, drinks, music and community within a multi-level space that reflects the way the city likes to come together. From weekday coffee runs and after-work catch-ups to long-table dinners, sundowners and late-night plans, the outpost has been designed as the newest adda for Mohali, evolving naturally through the day and into the night. 

Riyaaz Amlani, Managing Director, Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., said,
“Punjab has always had a strong culture of community, generosity and celebration, and Mohali brings that spirit alive in its own way. We have been part of the Tricity through our two SOCIAL outposts in Chandigarh, so opening in Mohali feels like a natural next step for us. Every SOCIAL is shaped by the neighbourhood it enters, and here we wanted to create a space that feels relevant to how Mohali meets, eats and goes out. Whether it begins with coffee, a meal with family or a catch-up with friends, we hope Mohali SOCIAL becomes one of those places that naturally finds its way into people’s plans.”

Designed by FK’D Workshop, Mumbai, Mohali SOCIAL follows a cascading, amphitheatre-inspired layout where each level remains visually connected to the next. The configuration allows the energy of the space to travel across floors, creating a sense of collective participation rather than isolated pockets. No corner feels disconnected, and every level remains plugged into the larger atmosphere of the outlet, creating a setting built for conversations, celebrations and shared experiences.

Setting the tone for the space is an intricately detailed island bar that extends between the indoors and outdoors. Large glass façades bring in natural light during the day, while Shabad stone flooring, tropical greenery and natural materials lend the interiors a raw yet warm character. As evening sets in, the bar becomes the focal point of the experience, with music, lighting and the surrounding cascading levels coming together to create the high-energy atmosphere that defines a night at SOCIAL.

The outlet also creates room for different kinds of Mohali plans. A private dining room on the first level, wrapped in softer textures, low light, offers a more intimate setting for smaller gatherings. The open-air timber-deck balcony provides another pause within the experience, designed for sundowners, conversations and those familiar moments when a quick catch-up turns into a longer night.

HLP Gallerria Spokesperson added, “When we started building HLP Gallerria, we had one simple dream – to create a lively place where people love to come together. Bringing Mohali’s first-ever SOCIAL to HLP Gallerria is a proud moment for us. 

What makes us really happy is that this place is for everyone; families enjoying a relaxed weekend lunch, young professionals working over a cup of coffee, or friends catching up after a long day.

SOCIAL brings a new energy to Mohali and gives people a favourite place to meet and connect. We’re excited to partner with Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt Ltd to bring this popular brand to HLP Gallerria and add more life and fun to our city and venue.”

The food and beverage experience brings together familiar SOCIAL favourites including China Boxes, Butter Chicken Biryani, Fully Re-loaded Nachos and more alongside coffee and signature cocktails. Adding an already familiar Punjab connection is the cult-favourite Banarasi Patiala, inspired by the region and already a hit with SOCIAL patrons. Together with other regional inspirations, it adds a local layer to the menu while retaining SOCIAL’s familiar, playful approach to food and drinks.

Beyond food and drinks, Mohali SOCIAL will continue the brand’s focus on community-led experiences through music, creative collaborations, cultural programming and emerging talent. The outlet is made for all kinds of plans, from easy lunches and casual gall-baat to long evenings and nights out with friends. Mohali SOCIAL is built around a sense of belonging, made for shared plans, easy conversations and time spent with your own people.

With Mohali joining SOCIAL’s Tricity map, the launch marks another step in the brand’s expansion across the region while staying true to its neighbourhood-first philosophy. More than just a new address, Mohali SOCIAL is meant to become a place the city naturally makes its own, shaped by the people who come together there and the moments they create.

With over four decades of experience in the general insurance industry, Mr. Chopra brings extensive expertise across financial strategy and planning, underwriting, finance and pricing, investments and treasury management, tax strategy, reinsurance, governance, stakeholder management and regulatory compliance. His deep understanding of the evolving regulatory, financial and operational landscape of the industry has enabled him to contribute significantly across multiple facets of general insurance.

Associated with IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance since 2001, Mr. Chopra has held several key positions during his tenure, including Senior Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer. Over the years, he has played an important role in strengthening the company’s financial and operational frameworks and contributing to its overall growth journey.

Commenting on the elevation, Mr. Tatsuya Fujimoto, Managing Director & CEO, IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance Company Limited, said, “Sanjeev has been a valued part of IFFCO-TOKIO’s journey for over two decades. His extensive experience, deep understanding of the insurance industry and strong financial expertise have made him a trusted and accomplished leader within the organisation. We are confident that, in his new role, he will further strengthen our operational capabilities, enhance organisational effectiveness and contribute meaningfully to IFFCO-TOKIO’s continued growth and success.”

Expressing pleasure on his elevation, Mr. Sanjeev Chopra as Director – Operations said, “It is a privilege to have been associated with IFFCO-TOKIO for over two decades, and I am grateful for the trust and confidence the organisation has placed in me. I look forward to taking on this responsibility and contributing to the company’s continued growth and operational excellence.”

Mr. Chopra is recognised for his extensive experience and expertise across the general insurance spectrum, with a career spanning financial management, underwriting, investments, reinsurance, governance and regulatory matters. His elevation to the role of Director – Operations further strengthens IFFCO-TOKIO’s leadership team as the company continues to enhance its operational capabilities and deliver sustained value to its customers and stakeholders.

India, 10^th September 2026: Ed-a-Mamma, a conscious brand for kids founded by actor Alia Bhatt has introduced ‘The World Is Ours’, it’s Autumn-Winter 2026 collection inspired by the ways children see and experience the world. Across ages 0-14, the collection brings together playful storytelling, conscious design and thoughtful details, with each category reflecting a different stage of childhood.

For 0–4 years, the collection draws inspiration from the natural world, with animal and outdoor inspired prints. Practical details are built into everyday pieces including cushioned knee patches on joggers that offer added comfort for babies as they crawl, toddle and discover.

For 5–14 years, the collection evolves with growing personalities and interests, drawing inspiration from sport and adventure, with nostalgic influences and styles made for moments of celebration.

The girls’ edit takes inspiration from sport and play, with easy silhouettes, bold number prints and playful detailing. From everyday separates to pieces made for more active days, the collection brings together comfort and personality, giving girls plenty of ways to mix, match and make each look their own.

For boys, denim takes centre stage, with a playful take on classic heritage styles. Flannel checks and repurposed denims bring newness to everyday favourites, while thoughtful details add a little character to pieces made to be worn, played in and lived in. ‘The World Is Ours’ is a celebration of childhood as it happens every day – discovering something new, finding what you love and making it your own. From the early years through to growing personalities, the collection brings together a mix of prints, colours, textures and details that reflect the different ways children express themselves.

Commenting on the launch, Alia Bhatt, Founder of Ed-a-Mamma, said, “Children see the world with so much curiosity. There’s an imagination and sense of possibility in the way they look at even the simplest things and over the last 6 years that has always been a big source of inspiration for us at Ed-a-Mamma. We wanted this collection to feel fun and expressive, but also comfortable and practical. Because that’s what children need from their clothes. At Ed-a-Mamma, we’re also very conscious of the choices we make as a brand and of finding better ways to do things as we grow. For me, that’s always been an important part of building this brand – creating something that children love, while being thoughtful about the world we’re creating it in. There’s something really exciting about imagining what that world can look like for them”.

Ed-a-Mamma Autumn Winter 2026, The World Is Ours, is available at www.edamamma.com and across Ed-a-Mamma stores in Mumbai, Pune, Noida, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Raipur, Varanasi, Lucknow and Kochi.

Link to the Autumn-Winter 2026 – ‘The World Is Ours’ DVC: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc73F8AsKFf/?stkn=Y25kZjk4YXk0d2xo

News Summary

• Nutanix is recognized in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Container Management for the second year in a row.
• Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) is a full-scale enterprise platform designed to simplify Kubernetes operations across a wide range of environments.
• NKP can run independently or as part of Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP), supporting Kubernetes across virtualized and bare-metal infrastructure, public cloud, edge, and air-gapped environments.

Why it Matters

• Enterprises are looking to reduce operational complexity and make it easier for platform teams to manage applications at scale. NKP helps standardize operations, improve efficiency, and provide greater consistency across modern application environments. NKP is also a Cloud Native Computing Foundation certified Kubernetes AI conformant platform, with built-in extensions for enterprises to safely build and run agentic AI anywhere.

INDIA – Sept. 9, 2026 – Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a hybrid cloud leader and AI platform company, today announced it has been recognized in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management. This marks the second consecutive year Nutanix has been recognized as a Challenger in this Magic Quadrant, following the 2024 launch of NKP.

NKP can operate independently or as part of NCP, enabling Kubernetes across virtualized and bare-metal infrastructure, public cloud, edge, and air-gapped environments. It helps organizations simplify the management of cloud native applications across distributed, stateful, and disconnected environments while providing a unified infrastructure foundation for traditional, modern and AI workloads.

“As organizations modernize their applications and embrace AI, they need infrastructure that gives them greater simplicity and flexibility without creating new silos,” said Thomas Cornely, Executive Vice President, Product Management, Nutanix. “We believe our recognition for the second consecutive year reflects the progress we’ve made with NKP, and our broader approach to helping customers run traditional, cloud native and AI workloads on a unified platform.”

Nutanix continues to expand its cloud native capabilities with the introduction of NKP Metal, extending NKP to provide unparalleled simplicity to Kubernetes deployments directly on bare-metal infrastructure. NKP Metal is designed to bring automated deployment, lifecycle management and enterprise data services to physical infrastructure, giving organizations greater flexibility to run modern and AI workloads across virtualized and bare-metal environments.

Gartner, Inc., Magic Quadrant for Container Management, Dennis Smith, Tony Iams, Wataru Katsurashima, Lucas Albuquerque, Carolin Zhou, 2 September 2026

9th September, 2026, Mumbai, India: AGENCY09 marks its 13^th Anniversary with key leadership elevations, as it embarks on its next phase of growth. The elevations strengthen the agency’s culture that is anchored in ‘We Deliver Growth’, bringing together strategy, content, technology, design, data and media to solve business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes for clients. The elevations recognise long-standing team members who are set to take on larger responsibilities across the business.

Speaking on the elevations, Tushar Khakhar, Founder and CEO, AGENCY09 said, “Each elevated member has helped build & strengthen AGENCY09 all these years. The team is geared up for our next phase, with a common vision to deliver great work.”

Under the expanded leadership structure, Saheb Singh takes charge of Growth & Expansion, overseeing new business, strategic partnerships and integrated solutions. Rakesh Gawas will drive Brand & Design, focusing on brand thinking, positioning and design systems, while Chaitali Rajadhyaksha will head Production, overseeing planning, craft and delivery across formats.

Additionally, Ketan Shivadekar will lead Creative Direction & AI Labs, driving creative direction and exploring AI-led ideas and workflows and Aniket Sakpal will focus on Growth – Key Accounts, identifying opportunities to deepen existing client relationships. Shivani Khandelwal will oversee Tech Operations, spanning technology projects, delivery and operational scale, while Shivangi Kothari will drive the agency’s Paid Media business, with a focus on strategy, performance and optimisation.

The leadership expansion also extends across the agency’s design, collaboration, regional and search capabilities. Aditya Jadhav will lead Tactical Design Projects, while Yogendra Vishwakaarma will work across Strategic Collaborations & Projects, handling high-intensity projects and key collaborations. Uma Chavan and Chandra Suthar will jointly oversee Keyword & Organic Brand Discovery, focusing on organic growth, search performance, online brand image and discoverability across traditional and AI-led platforms.

Assisting its international expansion, Mayank Desai continues the responsibility for Dubai Operations, spanning regional delivery, client relationships and business growth.

The elevated leadership team will work alongside the existing management team, comprising Tushar Khakhar, Founder and CEO; Gautam Anand, Co-Founder and Head of Content; Bipeen Nadgauda, Co-Founder and Head of Technology; Archita Arekar, Head of Culture; and Rajesh Patalia, Chief Strategy Officer.