Mumbai, November 03, 2026: Central Depository Services (India) Limited (“CDSL”), Asia’s first listed depository servicing 19.6+ crore demat accounts, has received the Great Place To Work® Certification for the period October 2026 to October 2027. The recognition is based on an independent assessment of workplace experience and culture, reflecting CDSL’s continued efforts to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high trust work environment.

The Great Place To Work® Certification is a globally recognized benchmark of workplace excellence, based on employee feedback through its Trust Index Survey. The assessment evaluates key dimensions of workplace experience, including credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.

Speaking on the recognition, Shri Nehal Vora, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, CDSL, said, “At CDSL, we have always believed that institutions are ultimately built by people. As our responsibility to India’s securities market has grown, so has our responsibility to create an environment where our people can learn, contribute and grow together.

The recognition is a testament to the belief that our colleagues have in the leadership, and the pride they have in being part of the CDSL team. This only reinforces our continued focus on building a workplace anchored in trust, belonging and shared purpose.

We receive this recognition with gratitude, but also with the understanding that culture is never a finished project. It is something we must continue to strengthen every day. Our endeavour remains to build CDSL as an institution where people feel trusted, valued and connected to the larger purpose of empowering every Indian to become an Atmanirbhar Investor.”

CDSL’s approach to human capital development encompasses continuous learning, leadership engagement, and holistic well-being. During FY 2025-26, the organization provided an average of 21 hours of training per employee. Platforms such as Townhalls, Guru Samvaad (a knowledge sharing platform that enables employees to learn directly from experienced leaders and subject matter experts), Open House sessions and the Digital Suggestion Box provide avenues for dialogue, participation and exchange of ideas across the organization.

CDSL has also continued to conduct programs addressing the physical, psychological, financial, and social well-being of its employees. Its focus on inclusion was recognized earlier this year with the ‘Best Institution for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’ award at the Asia Asset Management Best of the Best Awards 2026.

The Great Place To Work® Certification reinforces CDSL’s focus on investing in its people and further strengthening its organizational culture.

Beyond individuals, SynqSol supports institutions, universities, and organisations in identifying human potential to support recruitment, employee engagement, team dynamics, and leadership development. The platform enables institutions to assess workplace and academic stress, and behavioural patterns through scientifically grounded assessments.

Built on scientific psychological frameworks rather than machine-generated generic quizzes and random outputs and insights. SynqSol transforms behavioural science into practical, personalised recommendations and provides retesting  to track progressive changes and growth. 

With increasing awareness around mental well-being, experts believe that self-awareness and early behavioural assessment can play a significant role in reducing confusion, anxiety, and poor decision-making among individuals. SynqSol seeks to address this need by transforming complex psychological insights into simple, practical, and personalised recommendations.

Speaking on the launch, Venket Rao, Founder, SynqSol, said, “Today’s generation has access to more information than ever before, yet many individuals continue to struggle with self-doubt and decision fatigue. At SynqSol, our vision is to empower individuals to understand themselves before making important life decisions. By combining assessments backed by behavioural science through psychologist-guided testing and reporting/ recommendations, with AI augmentation, we aim to make informed decision-making more accessible, affordable, and credible.” 

At the heart of SynqSol is its proprietary Synq Human Operating System (hOS), a structured framework for understanding human behaviour, decision-making patterns, and compatibility. Unlike standalone psychometric tests or self-awareness applications, SynqSol is a one-stop platform that integrates behavioural assessments, state-of-mind awareness, relationship and compatibility mapping, psychologist verification, self-help resources, and SynqSessions (counselling) into a single ecosystem. 

Matching is not compatibility. Unlike other platforms that provide mere personality matching, SynqSol provides unique dual/multi user compatibility through scientific validation to drive relationship alignment and progress. 

SynqSol assessments are developed through Bharatization, specifically tailored to the Indian socio-cultural context. 

The platform offers: 

·         Scientifically validated, non-clinical, non-diagnostic psychologist-designed assessments and reports for informed decision-making.

·         Psychologist-verified behavioural and personalised insights and recommendations.

·         Dual-user and multi-user compatibility.

·         Progressive and periodic retesting for tracking changes and growth through SynqSol hOS. 

·         Student well-being and employee engagement support for institutions and corporates.

·         Self-help resources and counselling support through SynqSessions.·          

SynqSol is recognised with DPIIT as a StartUp under Startup India initiative of Government of India

The inaugural edition of Office Drama brought together nine original plays inspired by modern workplace experiences before an audience of over 300 founders, HR leaders, CXOs, creators and media in Bengaluru. Judged by acclaimed actors Chandan Roy and Rajeev Mehta, the platform marked the coming together of India’s startup ecosystem and independent theatre community.

Unlike conventional brand-led events, Office Drama has been designed as a year-round creative platform. Each participating theatre group will collaborate with Onsurity over the next nine months to develop original workplace storytelling content across films, short-form videos and digital formats, while also receiving paid creative opportunities, healthcare benefits and long-term partnerships.

Beyond judging the performances, Chandan Roy and Rajeev Mehta conducted mentoring sessions with participating theatre groups, sharing insights on storytelling, performance and creativity, and discussing how these skills can strengthen communication, leadership and workplace culture. With themes ranging from burnout and AI to leadership and workplace relationships, Onsurity plans to take Office Drama to startup hubs across India before expanding into Tier II and Tier III cities.

Chandan Roy, said, “Every workplace has stories that deserve to be told, and theatre has a unique way of making those experiences feel real and relatable. I am excited to be part of an initiative that not only celebrates storytelling but also creates meaningful opportunities for theatre artists.”

Rajeev Mehta, said, “Theatre has always reflected society, and workplaces are one of the biggest parts of our lives today. Office Drama is a refreshing idea that encourages people to look at work through empathy, humour and honest conversations while giving theatre artists a larger platform.”

“Office Drama began with a simple belief that workplaces are made up of stories, not just systems and processes. We wanted to create a platform where those experiences could be interpreted through theatre while creating meaningful opportunities for India’s independent theatre community. Our investment goes beyond an event—we’re building a long-term cultural property that sparks better workplace conversations and supports creators along the way,” said Kulin Shah, Co-Founder & COO, Onsurity.

“Traditional campaigns buy attention, but cultural properties build memory. Office Drama marks our shift from campaign-led marketing to platform-led brand building. Every performance will evolve into digital content over the coming months, making this a year-round storytelling platform rather than a one-time activation,” said Sourav Samadder, Associate Director – Brand & Communications, Onsurity.

Office Drama will be evaluated across brand, community, content and business outcomes, including earned media, audience engagement, creator participation and long-term relationships with founders and business leaders. Through this initiative, Onsurity aims to build one of India’s most distinctive cultural platforms exploring the future of work.

Speaking on the occasion Ms. Kartha encouraged the spouses to support the retiring employees in navigating the changes of post-retirement life and have a smooth and positive transition.

A session on “Mindset for smooth Transition to a new phase of life after Retirement” was conducted by Mr. Babula Nahak, AGM (CP-2) while Mr. K K Verma, DGM (F&A) deliberated on various aspects of Financial Security Planning.  Mr. T B Toppo, DGM (Horticulture) shared tips on Post Retirement Engagement while Dr. S Kumar, Additional CMO (OHSC) spoke about ‘Ensuring good health, well-being and holistic approach for a meaningful Life.’

Mr. S P Majhi, Assistant Manager (HR) welcomed the gathering and also proposed a formal vote of thanks. The workshop was co-ordinated by Mr. S K Nayak, Deputy Manager (HR) under the guidance of Mr. Avinash, AGM (HR) with the support of and HR- ER&C team.  It is noteworthy that the workshop is being held at regular intervals covering the spouses of the -to-be-retired employees.

The award was proudly received on behalf of the organization by Shri C Kumar, Executive Director (HR), during a ceremony held in Mumbai.

Under his leadership, GAIL has successfully launched several pioneering HR transformation initiatives aimed at building a future-ready, inclusive workforce. These flagship programs include ” GAIL Abha” (an entrepreneurship initiative for employee spouses), AI “ Tarang “ (driving company-wide AI adoption), “Spandan “ (promoting holistic employee well-being), and “ Manthan  “ (an internal innovation and suggestion scheme). This recognition stands as a testament to Shri Gupta’s exemplary leadership and underscores GAIL’s unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and empowering its people.

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India, 26 June, 2026: AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and among the first in over a decade to receive in-principle approval to transition into a Universal Bank, has been recognised among the Top 10 – India’s Best Companies to Work For 2026 by Great Place to Work. This recognition represents the gold standard of workplace excellence, underscoring a strong culture anchored in Trust, Pride, and Camaraderie.

The recognition was received by Mr. Manoj Tibrewal, Group Head – HR, Infra, Admin & Marketing, at a recently held awards event.

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, backed by over 30 years of research and insights from more than 100 million employees across 170+ countries. Its rigorous and globally benchmarked methodology evaluates organisations on employee trust, leadership effectiveness and the overall workplace experience.

The assessment is based on the Trust Index Survey (75% weightage) – which captures anonymous employee feedback on credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie – and the Culture Audit (25%), which evaluates leadership philosophy, values and people practices. The certification reflects AU SFB’s ability to foster a consistent and inclusive work environment where employees feel empowered, valued and engaged.

Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank said, “At AU Small Finance Bank, our people are at the core of everything we do. This recognition reinforces our belief in building a culture rooted in trust, inclusivity and purpose – where every employee is empowered to perform, grow and contribute meaningfully. As we continue our journey towards becoming a Universal Bank, we remain committed to strengthening our people practices and enhancing employee experience at every touchpoint.”

Over the years, AU SFB has consistently been recognised for its people-first philosophy, underpinned by strong values, inclusive leadership and a robust employee engagement framework. With a workforce of over 59,000+ employees serving more than 1.2 crore customers across India, the Bank continues to invest in initiatives that enable growth, well-being and long-term career development.

The programme saw participation from around 73 employees representing various NCL Areas and Units.

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