As part of the initiative, awareness camps and e-waste collection box were established at ECL Headquarters and various Areas to promote proper collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste through authorised channels. This encourages employees to adopt responsible and sustainable waste management practices.
The initiative promotes a cleaner and sustainable workplace, while strengthening ECL’s commitment to swachhata, environmental responsibility and sustainability under Special Campaign 6.

Bengaluru, October 07, 2026: UrbanVault, one of India’s leading managed and flexible workspace providers, has significantly strengthened its presence in its home market of Bengaluru by taking up ~1.6 lakh sq. ft. of workspace spread across three floors at Helios Business Park on the Outer Ring Road (ORR).

The large-format expansion will add nearly 4,000 seats to UrbanVault’s Bengaluru portfolio and marks a strong move in a high-demand business location that already hosts several flexible workspace operators. While most competing flex-space providers in the property have taken up space on a single floor, UrbanVault has secured three floors, translating into nearly three times the space of some of its closest competitors in the building.

The expansion further underlines UrbanVault’s strategy of securing larger, strategically located centres in established commercial hubs rather than pursuing a fragmented footprint.

Helios Business Park, located in Kadubeesanahalli along Bengaluru’s ORR, is an IGBC-certified and LEED Gold-rated integrated campus-style development designed around the requirements of next-generation businesses. The development features 4 basements, a ground floor and 11 upper floors, along with nature-inspired design elements and a business-friendly campus environment.

The property enjoys strong connectivity to key business and residential hubs including Marathahalli, Sarjapur, Bellandur, HSR Layout and Koramangala, making it a strategic location for enterprises seeking flexible and managed workspace solutions.

Bengaluru remains the home market and one of the largest operating markets for UrbanVault, with the company continuing to deepen its footprint across the city as demand for flexible workspace grows among enterprises, startups and distributed teams.

The company has also recently expanded beyond its traditional Bengaluru base, entering Chennai with approximately 1 lakh sq. ft. of workspace, marking another step in its broader expansion strategy.

Over the years, UrbanVault has expanded its presence across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Chennai and other major business markets. The company currently has more than 3 million sq. ft. of workspace across 80+ locations and over 70,000 seats under management.

The Bengaluru expansion at Helios Business Park comes as companies increasingly seek flexible office solutions that combine premium locations, enterprise-grade infrastructure and the ability to scale workspace requirements without long-term real estate commitments.

The project stems from a Memorandum of Understanding signed between POWERGRID and PEC on 6th June 2025, involving an investment of approximately ₹17.19 crore. It aims to foster innovation, research and development in the power sector, address contemporary technological challenges, and build a skilled workforce ready for the industry’s evolving needs.

Speaking at the event, the CMD reaffirmed POWERGRID’s commitment to advancing education, research, and innovation through impactful CSR efforts. The new Centre of Excellence is expected to strengthen PEC’s academic and research ecosystem, benefiting students, faculty, and researchers while supporting broader goals of technological advancement and sustainable development.

The campaign kicked off in Chullimada Village near Kanjikode, Palakkad, where BEML organized a Gram Sabha engaging local workers, Pudussery Gram Panchayat members, and vigilance officials. The interactive session focused on educating citizens about practical anti-corruption mechanisms, public grievance redressal channels, and the role of collective responsibility in curbing malpractice. Visual aids and targeted anti-corruption messaging at the venue reinforced the commitment to building a transparent local ecosystem.

Highlighting the importance of nurturing values early, BEML further extended the drive to Ramohalli Village in Bengaluru South in collaboration with the local Gram Panchayat and Government Higher Primary School. Over 200 participants—including students, educators, and community representatives—joined the event, which featured student-centric activities and an impactful skit illustrating vigilance concepts in a relatable manner. Through these grassroots engagements, BEML underscored that sustainable societal integrity begins by empowering young minds and rural communities to actively champion ethical practices.

Pune, India, October 06, 2026: FLAME University, a pioneer in interdisciplinary education in India, has received an overall PLATINUM rating in the QS I-GAUGE University Ratings. This significant achievement comes alongside the University retaining its PLATINUM rating in Liberal Arts and Humanities under the QS I-GAUGE Subject Ratings, reaffirming its commitment to interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, and a holistic educational experience. 

The QS I-GAUGE assessment evaluates Indian higher education institutions against rigorous global standards, drawing on institutional data, direct feedback from students, faculty, and alumni, and independent peer reviews by the QS Intelligence Unit in London.

The PLATINUM rating highlights the growing relevance of FLAME University’s commitment to holistic interdisciplinary education. By connecting diverse domains of knowledge, from the social sciences, humanities, physical and natural sciences to business, design, fine and performing arts, communications, management, and computational sciences, FLAME enables students to develop interdisciplinary perspectives, think critically and creatively, and remain prepared for an evolving future.

Reflecting on this milestone, Prof. Dishan Kamdar, Vice Chancellor, FLAME University, remarked, “A university is much more than a collection of classrooms and academic programs. It is a dynamic ecosystem in which academic rigour, institutional governance, community engagement, and campus culture collectively shape the student experience. For an institution grounded in the philosophy of liberal education, this PLATINUM rating is particularly meaningful because it recognises our whole-university approach to excellence. It reflects our commitment to creating an intellectually stimulating environment, fostering curiosity and critical thinking, advancing impactful research, and developing socially responsible and engaged learners. Ultimately, it is a recognition of our continued endeavour to create an educational environment that enables students to learn, question, explore, and contribute meaningfully to society.” 

FLAME University continues to advance the boundaries of higher education through its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Supported by faculty regularly publishing in leading academic journals and advancing knowledge through dynamic research centers, the university remains a hub for multidisciplinary innovation. Together, these academic and institutional initiatives reflect the breadth of FLAME University’s broad and integrated approach to higher education, strengthening its learning environment, research, and contribution to society.

For the cumulative period of April-September 2026 (H1 FY27), SAIL recorded its best-ever production in hot metal, crude steel and finished steel at 10.2 million tonnes (MT), 9.6 MT and 8.39 MT, registering 2%, 1% and 1% growth, respectively, over the same period last year. The percentage of finished steel production in total saleable steel production improved to 89.2%, up from 86.8% in April-September 2025. Focusing on high NSR products, SAIL achieved its best-ever April-September high-end steel production of around 2 MT, reflecting 30% growth over CPLY. Both iron ore production and iron ore sales also recorded their best-ever April–September performance, with iron ore production growing 13% over CPLY and iron ore sales rising sharply to 2.671 MT, a 190% increase. During the period, the dispatches to Indian Railways for Long rails and Wheels & Axles grew by 7% and 3% respectively over CPLY.

On the techno-economic front, specific energy consumption improved to 6.17 G.Cal/tcs, marking the best-ever H1 performance with a 0.5% gain. In H1 FY27, the Company achieved inventory reduction of about 0.145 MT and borrowing reduction of approximately ₹1,080 crore during the period.

In September 2026, concerted marketing focus and efficiency enhancements yielded strong results, with SAIL achieving its best-ever September saleable steel sales of 1.69 MT, a 4% growth over CPLY. The Company’s exclusive retail branded product, SAIL SeQR TMT bars, recorded its highest sales of more than 1.5 lakh tonnes, while Tier-II retail sales grew 3% y-o-y. The month also recorded best ever September sales for specific products like – Structurals, Plate Mill plates and GP sheets/coils.

The percentage of finished steel production in total saleable steel production improved to 92%, compared to 89% in September 2025. The fuel rate improved to 551 kg/thm, the best-ever September performance with a 1% improvement. Similar to the cumulative April–September trend, both iron ore production and iron ore sales registered their best-ever September performance. Iron ore production was up 8% compared to September 2025, while iron ore sales surged to 0.492 MT, marking a record September with 134% growth over September 2025. The Company also achieved inventory reduction of about 0.192 MT and borrowing reduction of approximately ₹208 crore during the month.

SAIL’s September and H1 FY26–27 results underscore its commitment to efficiency, innovation, and financial prudence, positioning the Company strongly for the remainder of the fiscal year. Commenting on the performance, Dr. A.K. Panda, Chairman and Managing Director, SAIL, said, “These record achievements in the first half of FY26–27 & September reflect the collective commitment of our workforce towards efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. SAIL’s broad‑based production strength and a sharper focus on high-end steel, SAIL is well positioned to contribute even more strongly to India’s industrial progress in the months ahead.”

New Delhi, October 06, 2026: Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi) has announced BookMyShow as its Official Ticketing Partner for the 2026/27 season, strengthening the club’s focus on making its matchday experience more accessible to football fans across Delhi-NCR.

As part of the partnership, BookMyShow will serve as the official ticketing platform for SC Delhi’s home matches during the 2026/27 Indian Super League season, providing fans with a convenient way to access tickets and be part of the club’s matchday experience.

The association comes as SC Delhi prepares for its second season of competitive football, with the club looking to build a strong connection with supporters across the capital and create an engaging matchday environment around its home fixtures.

Dhruv Sood, CEO, Sporting Club Delhi, said, “Football is ultimately about the connection between the team and its fans, and we want to make that connection as strong as possible in Delhi. Having BookMyShow as our Official Ticketing Partner gives our supporters a trusted and familiar platform to access tickets and be part of our journey throughout the season. We are delighted to partner with BookMyShow and look forward to welcoming more fans to the stands as we begin the 2026/27 season.”

A spokesperson from BookMyShow, said, “We are delighted to partner with Sporting Club Delhi as the club’s Official Ticketing Partner for the 2026/27 season. Football has a passionate following in Delhi, and we look forward to playing our part in bringing fans closer to the action and helping create memorable matchday experiences. Through our association with SC Delhi, we aim to make it easier for supporters to experience the excitement of live football and be part of the club’s journey this season.”

The partnership with BookMyShow is another step in SC Delhi’s efforts to build a strong and accessible matchday experience for football fans in the capital as the club enters the 2026/27 Indian Super League season.