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Aug 3: Before Maharashtra embraces the sacred month of Shravan, there comes a time-honoured tradition of gathering with family and friends over a lavish feast. Celebrating this cherished custom, Sayaji Hotel Pune presents Akhaad, an immersive Maharashtrian food festival from July 31 to August 16 at Portico.

More than just a food festival, Akhaad is a tribute to Maharashtra’s rich culinary heritage, bringing together robust spices, regional recipes, and the warmth of traditional hospitality. Every dish tells a story, from the fiery kitchens of Kolhapur to the flavours of the Konkan coast, offering guests an authentic taste of the state’s diverse gastronomic culture.

The specially curated menu showcases iconic delicacies including the spicy Mutton Saoji, crispy Bombil Rawa Fry, flavour-packed Chicken Malvani Tikka, fragrant Bombay Chicken Biryani, and the beloved festive dessert Puran Poli. Elevating the experience further is the live Ghar Ka Chulha counter, where freshly prepared Pithla, Jhunka, and rustic Jowari Chi Bhakar recreate the comforting flavours of a traditional Maharashtrian home.

Whether you’re rediscovering nostalgic favourites or experiencing Maharashtra’s cuisine for the very first time, Akhaad promises an unforgettable celebration of culture, tradition, and exceptional flavours.

When :- July 31 – August 16, 2026 | Dinner :- 7 – 11pm
Where :- Portico at Sayaji Hotel, Pune

Aug 3: Walk into a Mad Over Donuts outlet, enjoy a waffle from The Belgian Waffle Co., or pick up a cake from your neighbourhood bakery, and there’s a good chance the product was manufactured by Pristine, the bakery division of Allana Consumer Products Limited.

As India’s organised bakery industry continues to expand, bakery brands are increasingly partnering with specialised manufacturers that combine artisan craftsmanship with industrial-scale production. These partnerships help brands maintain consistent quality, accelerate innovation, and scale efficiently across markets.

Pristine has emerged as one of these trusted partners. The company is the exclusive manufacturing partner for Mad Over Donuts and The Belgian Waffle Co. It also supplies bakery products to Krispy Kreme India, Merwans stores across Mumbai, Monginis outlets in Ahmedabad, and several bakery brands and independent retailers across the country.

Beyond finished products, Pristine supports the wider bakery ecosystem through bakery ingredients, premixes, customised product solutions, and technical expertise. Today, the company serves more than 7,000 active bakery customers across national café chains, organised bakery brands, regional bakeries, HORECA businesses, distributors, retailers, and home-baking entrepreneurs.

The company’s manufacturing capabilities include more than 70 SKUs and a production capacity of 100 tonnes per day. Its R&D and bakery applications teams also develop 10–12 new products and customised customer solutions every year to address changing consumer preferences.

“Today’s bakery businesses need more than manufacturing capacity—they need partners who can innovate alongside them,” said Naveen Hinduja, General Manager – Pristine, Allana Consumer Products Limited. “Our skilled bakers and product development teams work as an extension of our customers’ businesses, combining artisan craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing to create products consumers love and trust.”

As demand for premium and innovative bakery products grows, Pristine continues to strengthen its position as a long-term manufacturing and innovation partner, helping bakery brands scale with consistency, quality, and speed across India. The company remains focused on expanding its manufacturing capabilities, investing in research and development, introducing innovative bakery ingredients and finished products, strengthening its presence across organised retail, café chains, quick-service restaurants and HORECA, and supporting customers with reliable, high-quality bakery solutions as the sector continues to evolve.

Mumbai, August 03: The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) partnered with TVF’s hit show Gullak creating a campaign that uses purpose-driven storytelling to highlight the benefits of rooftop solar for households.. CEEW is among the world’s leading climate think tanks, Through its collaboration with TVF, CEEW is creating an entertaining and reliable route to simplify rooftop solar and build awareness around its long-term value for Indian homes.

As audiences increasingly tune out traditional advertising, brands are rethinking how they engage consumers. The next frontier of branded content has moved from passive product placement to purposeful storytelling, where the message becomes an integral part of the narrative while remaining entertaining. Popular fictional characters, built over years of consistent storytelling, now enjoy a level of trust that rivals creators and celebrities. Brands are leveraging these trusted relationships to communicate complex messages, from financial literacy and health to sustainability and clean energy, in ways that feel authentic rather than intrusive. Entertainment IP has become a strategic communication platform capable of influencing awareness, shaping perception, and even driving consumer action.

The TVF– CEEW collaboration illustrates this shift. Instead of producing a conventional awareness campaign, the partnership uses the familiar world of Gullak and its trusted and beloved middle-class family universe — led by actors including Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Harsh Mayar and Sunita Rajwar —to simplify rooftop solar adoption, address misconceptions, and encourage homeowners to view solar as a long-term household investment rather than just another utility purchase. The objective is to build trust, address barriers to adoption, and drive meaningful consumer action. Reethira Kumar, Senior Programme Communications Specialist, CEEW, said: To bring climate issues into mainstream conversations, and build interest and intent regarding issues like renewable energy at the household level, i.e. rooftop solar, among others, CEEW has been intentional in exploring formats and partnerships that weave essential climate messaging as relatable and entertaining narratives. To build climate consciousness, it becomes important to meet audiences where they are. The Gullak cast–the beloved and trusted Mishra household and all that they navigate, was a natural fit for something (RTS) that ought to matter to families. Our partnership with TVF definitely establishes great potential for producing more evidence-based, culturally-rooted stories to induce climate action intentions.

Vijay Koshy, President at TVF said, “At TVF, we have seen first-hand that when audiences connect deeply with a story and its characters, that relationship goes far beyond entertainment. Shows like Gullak have built trust over years by reflecting the realities of Indian families with honesty and humour. That trust gives us a unique opportunity to take important conversations—such as the transition to rooftop sol—and make them relevant, accessible and actionable. Our collaboration with CEEW demonstrates how powerful entertainment IP can be when storytelling, credibility and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.”

As brands and institutions increasingly look for more meaningful ways to engage consumers, collaborations such as this highlight the growing potential of entertainment IP to simplify complex messages, build trust and inspire real-world action. By placing rooftop solar in the context of a familiar Indian household, the Gullak x CEEW collaboration aims to make clean energy more accessible, relatable and actionable for consumers.

August 03: India’s retail investing journey is entering a new phase, one where wealth creation is becoming a daily habit. As more first-time investors embrace disciplined investing, Daily SIPs are emerging as an effective way to build long-term wealth. By enabling micro-investments from as little as ₹10 a day, PhonePe Mutual Funds is breaking the entry barrier while reinforcing one of the most fundamental principles of investing: consistency over timing. 

To put this in perspective, PhonePe Mutual Funds’ Daily SIP data reflects this growing behavioural shift. Since launching the feature in December 2025, the platform has onboarded over half a million unique Daily SIP investors, demonstrating increasing appetite for bite-sized, consistent investing. 

The momentum has accelerated rapidly in 2026. PhonePe Mutual Funds’ Daily SIP transactions grew nearly 5X from January 2026 to June 2026. With an average ticket size of Rs 50, daily SIP has proven to be a transformative habit for long-term wealth creation. 

The data also underscores how this investing behaviour is expanding beyond India’s metro cities. Nearly 77% of Daily SIP investors come from B30 cities (tier 2 and 3 markets), indicating that systematic investing is gaining strong traction across tier-2, tier-3 and smaller towns. Daily SIPs also align well with the cash flow patterns of businesses, merchants and self-employed individuals, allowing them to invest small amounts daily instead of making monthly investments. 

Young Indians are leading this transformation. Investors aged 18-29 account for 58% of the Daily SIP investor base, while those between 30-45 years contribute another 37%, reflecting growing financial awareness among first-time and early-stage investors. 

Why Daily SIPs are Resonating with Indian Investors

PhonePe Mutual Funds’ Daily SIP feature was specifically designed to meet the unique financial requirements of Indian households and entrepreneurs . Key advantages of a daily SIP are:

• Tailored for business owners: The daily SIP option perfectly aligns with businesses like merchants, shop owners and self-employed individuals who have daily cash flows rather than monthly income.
• Protection from market volatility: With investments spread out incrementally over days, daily SIP effectively averages cost and protects investors from short-term market volatility providing a smoother investing experience.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Smaller daily payments offer significantly better liquidity management than a single, large monthly deduction. Furthermore, investors retain complete control with the freedom to stop the SIP at any time with no penalties.

Commenting on the trend, Nilesh D Naik, Head of Mutual Funds, PhonePe, said, “India’s wealth creation journey is evolving from investing when possible to investing consistently. At PhonePe Mutual Funds, our goal is to make wealth creation a frictionless daily habit for every Indian. Whether you are a young professional starting investing, a business merchant with a daily cash flow, or an individual looking  to overcome short term market volatility, the daily SIP feature offers a convenient and effective way to achieve your financial goals. The unprecedented growth in our Daily SIP transaction volumes reflects a profound shift in investor behavior, proving that when micro-investing scales at this pace, consistency becomes as powerful as the amount invested.”

New York-based digital-first fine jewelry brand Verlas has announced its Limited Time Independence Day Sale for its India Customers,  from August 1st to August 15th, offering 30% off diamond value and making charges across its modern luxury diamond jewelry collection crafted in BIS hallmarked 9K and 14K gold, with free shipping pan-India. Customers will also receive a complimentary Luxe Keepsake Box on orders above ₹50,000.

What defines Verlas isn’t a single aesthetic, but a design philosophy rooted in exceptional craftsmanship and effortless wearability. Every diamond is hand-selected by Verlas‘s artisans, with each setting meticulously chosen to enhance its beauty and complement the design. The result is a portfolio of fine jewelry that feels as versatile as it is timeless: hoops that transition seamlessly from morning meetings to evening celebrations, pendants that pair as naturally with tailoring as they do with occasionwear, and bangles designed to be layered, mixed, and styled anew with every look. Rather than being reserved for milestones alone, Verlas creates designs that become an integral part of how modern women dress, every single day. 

The sale spans rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and bangles, with designs ranging from celestial and floral motifs to geometric pyramid and swirl detailing across the collection.  

Designer Recommended :

• Round-Cut Eternity Band: an eternity band featuring 15 round-cut diamonds (EF colour, VS-VVS clarity, 4.95 ct total weight) in prong setting, positioned as a choice for a wedding band.

• Statement Sundrop Hoops: hoop earrings with a celestial-inspired design, set with 42 diamonds (EF/VS-VVS, 0.50 ct total weight) in prong setting.

• Pyramid Trio Pendant Necklace: three pyramid motifs aligned horizontally and connected into a single style, lined with 72 diamonds (EF/VS-VVS, 0.50 ct total weight) in micropavé and prong settings, designed to move from business attire to evening wear.

• La Fleur Blooming Bracelet: a floral design bracelet with 108 diamonds (EF/VS-VVS, 0.75 ct total weight) in pavé and bezel settings, a statement design made for every occasion.

• Statement Swirl Diamond Bangle: a swirl-design bangle with 249 diamonds (EF/VS-VVS, 2 ct total weight) in micropavé setting, designed for stacking with other bracelets and bangles.

The 30% discount is applied automatically at checkout, with no promotional code required, and is valid only on diamond jewelry. Orders above ₹50,000 also receive a complimentary Luxe Keepsake Box.

All five designs are available in yellow, white, and rose gold in 14K and 9K. The sale continues Verlas‘s push into India’s lab-grown diamond segment, where demand has been growing for jewelry suited to daily wear rather than occasion-only use.

The Verlas Independence Day Sale is live on verlas. in, with pan-India shipping, from August 1st to August 15th, 2026.

Igenhausen, Aug 03, the HAIMER Group will complete the generational change in its ownership structure. The company shares will be transferred to the second generation so that siblings Andreas and Kathrin Haimer now assume responsibility as Managing Directors and Shareholders. This puts the internationally active family-owned company’s long-term, owner-managed orientation on a clear path for the future.

Within the HAIMER Group – a globally leading manufacturer of shrink fit and balancing technology, tool holders and presetting machines, as well as a complete system provider for tool management solutions around the machine tool – the generational transition will be completed as of August 1, 2026. As part of a succession plan that has been prepared over many years, the shares of the HAIMER Group will be transferred to the founders’ children, Andreas and Kathrin Haimer.

Claudia and Franz Haimer, who founded the company in 1977 and built it up over the past decades to a hidden champion and global player, will remain operationally active in the management team until December 31, 2027. During this period, they will oversee the handover process to ensure a smooth and carefully prepared transition to the second generation. In addition, they will continue to support the company in the long term with their experience and network as members of a newly established Advisory Board.

“For us, this step is a very emotional moment as we place our life’s work in the hands of our children. At the same time, the handover is an important milestone in the development of our family business,” explains Claudia Haimer. “Andreas and Kathrin are closely connected to HAIMER for many years and have already successfully assumed responsibility in the management team. This ensures the continuity of our values, our technological expertise and our long-term strategy.”

By transferring the shares to Andreas and Kathrin Haimer, HAIMER strengthens its position as an independent, owner-managed family business that offers its customers the “Tool Room of the Future” as a holistic tool room concept providing greater efficiency, digitization and automation.

With this approach, HAIMER addresses the challenges faced by manufacturing companies which are increasingly under cost pressure while confronted with a shortage of skilled workers as well as the need to digitize and automate. HAIMER enables customers worldwide to machine more precisely, reliably and productively.

With HAIMER solutions, the shop floor can be digitized, and the tool assembly area can be automated. The generational change is therefore also a clear commitment to further strengthening this system expertise which is in line with the company philosophy of ‘Quality Wins’.

Despite rapidly changing and turbulent times in the metal working industry, this hidden champion remains 100% in German family ownership. This allows customers, partners and employees to continue to rely on long-term, sustainable decision-making.

Andreas and Kathrin Haimer have been working in various management positions in the company for many years and today form the management team of the HAIMER Group together with the founding couple. In their new role as Managing Partners, they will continue the established growth course while setting new innovations in the areas of digitization, automation and sustainability – for example, through the further expansion of digital products, networked tool room solutions and automated cells for shrinking, presetting and balancing.

In view of the many challenges in global markets, Kathrin Haimer particularly emphasizes the company’s responsibility towards people and employees:
“As a family-owned company, we bear responsibility – for the future of our business, for our employees, for the education of young people as apprentices, and for our local communities. Our task is to combine the values that HAIMER has stood for over decades with innovative strength and cutting-edge technology. In this way, we aim to actively shape the future of our company – as a reliable partner for our customers and an attractive employer.”

Andreas Haimer adds that from a technological and strategic perspective: “We are a manufacturing company ourselves, with more than 200 machine tools and an annual metal-cutting volume of around 5,000 tons – so we know from our own experience just how crucial stable, productive processes and well-thought-out tool management are. That is precisely why we are consistently investing in digitization and automation: from AI-capable shrink fit, balancing and presetting machines through our ‘Tool Room of the Future’ concept to global cooperation with machine tool builders where our networked solutions are deployed in their plants worldwide. The generational change gives us the entrepreneurial freedom to further expand this long-term strategy and to strengthen our role as a technology leader in the periphery around the machine tool and in the networking of the shop floor.”

Looking back on the joint achievements of the past decades, Franz Haimer states: “The success of HAIMER is inseparably linked to the commitment of our team around the world. The fact that we can now place our Group in the hands of our children and at the same time see a strong team carrying the company is, for us, the best foundation for a successful future for HAIMER. As a family-owned company that can act independently of corporate groups and in a sustainable manner for the benefit of our customers, we are currently seeing very strong demand from the semi-conductor, aerospace, space, defense and energy industries for our integrated tool room solutions. With these solutions, companies that want – and need – to prepare for the future can turn a previously unorganized tool assembly as a black box into a transparent, data-driven tool setup and presetting process, enabling production to run 24/7 at the highest levels of automation.”

Mumbai, Aug 3: Greaves Electric Mobility Limited , the e-mobility business of Greaves Cotton Limited and one of India’s electric mobility companies consisting of brands Ampere and Greaves 3 Wheelers, announced an additional equity infusion of INR 530 crore through a Rights Issue. The investment is fully subscribed by the existing shareholders in proportion to their existing shareholding, including Greaves Cotton Limited and Abdul Latif Jameel Green Mobility Solutions, reaffirming their continued confidence in GEML’s strong momentum and its role in advancing India’s clean mobility transition. The investment reinforces the long-term commitment of GEML’s anchor shareholders.

The capital infusion is aimed at strengthening the GEML’s next phase of growth towards building Next Generation products, Battery Management Systems, Power Trains and New age Technology development.

Speaking on the investment, Mr. Karan Thapar, Chairman, Greaves Cotton Limited, said

“GCL’s strong balance sheet enables us to support organic growth and selectively invest behind businesses with clear long-term potential. Our continued investment in Greaves Electric Mobility reflects our confidence in its strategic direction, execution capabilities, and role in advancing India’s clean mobility transition. With its manufacturing footprint, engineering depth, expanding portfolio and focus on Building for Bharat, GEML is well placed to sustain its market-outperforming growth and create enduring value.”

The investment will strengthen GEML’s electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler portfolio, deepen technology development and support execution in a competitive, fast-adopting EV market. While GEML has presently decided not to avail itself of the SEBI extension for the proposed Offer, it remains committed to pursuing a public listing at an appropriate time, subject to market conditions, regulatory approvals, and other relevant considerations.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Vikas Singh, Managing Director, Greaves Electric Mobility Limited, said

“We are grateful for the full subscription of the rights issue by our existing shareholders. Their continued support reflects strong confidence in Greaves Electric Mobility’s vision, strategy, and execution momentum. As India’s electric mobility market moves towards mass adoption, we remain focused on supporting the country’s clean mobility goals through differentiated products Built for Bharat, stronger technology capabilities, and reliable mobility solutions for our customers. This capital will help us accelerate innovation and further strengthen our product pipeline.”

The investment comes at a time when Greaves Electric Mobility continues to deliver industry-beating performance across both the electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments through a growing portfolio of products, an expanding retail and service network, and continued investments in engineering, manufacturing, and customer experience. Its strategic focus remains anchored in democratizing smart and sustainable mobility while delivering solutions that are Built for Bharat.

By Mr. Prashant Mathur, CEO, Saatvik Green Energy Ltd.

“India has just opened up a market nearly seven times its current size. Floating solar stands at barely 700 MW today, against a resource potential that NISE pegs at over 102 GWp and the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana is the policy intervention that finally puts that potential to work. With 5,000 MW of new capacity mandated alongside compulsory storage integration, this scheme is not incremental, it is structural.

This is a space where Saatvik has earned its position. We have supplied modules across number of floating solar projects in India and have since built out our capability as an integrated clean energy solutions company, including the establishment of a dedicated energy storage subsidiary. The scheme’s architecture, with Central Financial Assistance of ₹1 crore per MW materially de-risking project economics, is designed precisely to reward manufacturers who can bring modules, EPC execution, and storage capability to a single project. That is where we are positioned.

We expect this policy to translate into real bidding momentum across the sector. For Saatvik, floating solar and storage is not a new direction, it is an extension of a roadmap we have already committed to, and we see the PM Surya Sarovar Yojana as a meaningful and well-timed growth driver for the business.”

Raipur, Aug 03: This Independence Day, Sayaji Raipur invites guests to celebrate the nation’s spirit with a specially curated culinary experience that brings together patriotic fervour, exceptional hospitality and memorable flavours. On 15th August 2026, the hotel’s signature all-day dining restaurant, Cravings, will present an elaborate Independence Day Special Buffet, complemented by an exclusive celebratory dining offer for guests.

Inspired by India’s rich culinary heritage, the specially crafted buffet will showcase an extensive selection of regional delicacies alongside contemporary favourites, paying tribute to the country’s diverse gastronomic traditions. The experience has been thoughtfully designed for families, friends and corporate groups looking to celebrate the occasion together in a warm and elegant setting.

Adding to the festivities, Sayaji Raipur will extend an exclusive 79% offer on select dining experiences*, making the celebration even more memorable for patrons.

The Independence Day buffet will feature a lavish spread of appetisers, live cooking stations, regional main courses, freshly prepared breads, decadent desserts and refreshing beverages, carefully curated by the hotel’s culinary team to create a feast worthy of the occasion.

Speaking about the celebration, Mr. Rohit Kumar, Director of F&B, Sayaji Raipur, said: “Independence Day is a time to celebrate our nation’s unity, culture and traditions. Through this specially curated dining experience, we wish to bring families together over great food while creating memorable moments in the true spirit of Indian hospitality.”

Sayaji Raipur has consistently introduced unique culinary experiences throughout the year, celebrating festivals, regional cuisines and seasonal flavours. The Independence Day celebration continues this tradition by offering guests an opportunity to honour the occasion through an unforgettable dining experience.

Guests are encouraged to reserve their tables in advance owing to the expected high demand during the festive holiday.

Event Details

Event: Independence Day Special Buffet
Date: 15th August 2026
Venue: Cravings – All Day Dining, Sayaji Raipur

Special Offer: Exclusive 79% dining celebration offer (applicable as per hotel terms and conditions).