Category: Business

New Delhi, May 12: India’s breakfast table is undergoing quite a shift and Quaker® is moving with it. As consumers become more mindful of what they eat, prioritizing protein, fibre and clearer nutritional choices, Quaker®, the leading oats brand1, is stepping up with a refresh that brings these benefits to the forefront, helping consumers make quicker, smarter breakfast decisions.

The shift is rooted in a sharp understanding of how Indian consumers are evolving. According to Mintel, high protein (46%) and high fibre content (32%) have become increasingly important food and drink purchase choice factors in India2. A growing appetite for both high-protein and high-fibre options – particularly among younger consumers – points to a generation that is more informed, more intentional, and more discerning about the brands they choose.

Quaker® has always stood for trusted nutrition, with protein and fibre inherently part of its offering. With this refresh, the brand is bringing these benefits to the forefront to simplify everyday nutrition choices for consumers. The refresh reimagines the brand experience by highlighting 12g of natural protein3 and 33% fibre4 across consumer touchpoints, spanning communication, packaging changes, content, and engagement. The move signals Quaker’s® intent to go beyond being a breakfast staple and become a meaningful nutrition brand for modern India.

Sharing her thoughts, Saakshi Verma Menon, Chief Marketing Officer – Foods, PepsiCo India, said,

“At PepsiCo, innovation starts with a deep understanding of our consumers and the choices they make every day. As Indian consumers become more intentional about nutrition, our focus is on building a portfolio that is not only relevant to their evolving lifestyles but also delivers the taste and trust they expect from us. The Quaker® refresh is a strong reflection of this approach – backed by strong R&D and consumer insight, bringing nutrition-led choices to the forefront in ways that are simple, accessible, and enjoyable. Protein and fibre are the go-to breakfast ingredients and, Quaker® is strengthening its role in the breakfast category by making balanced nutrition easier to understand, choose, and adopt every day.”

Sriram Iyer, Marketing Director – Quaker®, PepsiCo India, added, 

“For over 145 years, Quaker® has stood for trusted, wholesome nutrition, evolving with the changing needs of consumers. Today, the challenge isn’t access to information, it’s navigating it. The food space has never been more cluttered, and consumers are being pulled in too many directions by competing claims and conflicting advice. That’s exactly where Quaker® steps in. This refresh is about bringing our legacy of trust to the forefront with a sharper, clearer focus on what genuinely powers better mornings with balanced natural protein and fibre. Our aim is to shift breakfast from a routine habit to a more informed, purposeful start to the day. Bringing this to life, our latest campaign simplifies the protein versus fibre conversation, using a relatable TVC to cut through the noise and reinforce Quaker® as a clear, credible choice for balanced nutrition.”

Mumbai, May 11: The Bajaj Group, one of India’s oldest family businesses and among its largest conglomerates by market cap at $USD 148 billion, today commemorated 100 years in business – with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extending his greetings on a milestone that traces India’s own arc – from the freedom movement to its global economic rise.

Founded in 1926 in Mumbai (then-Bombay) by Jamnalal Bajaj, a freedom fighter, social reformer, philanthropist, industrialist and considered the fifth adopted son of Mahatma Gandhi, the Bajaj Group serves one in three Indian households and employs over 130,000 employees.

With over 100 companies, exports to over 100 countries, and an upcoming foray into healthcare, the Bajaj Group has built one of India’s most trusted brands across automobiles, financial services, consumer electronics and engineering. Some of its listed companies include Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Holdings & Investment, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Housing Finance, Bajaj Electricals and Mukand. In a message to the Bajaj family recognising the Bajaj Group’s contributions to nation-building, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, said, “On the occasion of the centenary of the Bajaj Group, I extend my greetings and best wishes to everyone associated with this milestone. A hundred years is a significant journey for any institution. It reflects not only longevity, but also the ability to adapt to changing times, contribute to economic growth and remain relevant across generations.

“Started under the leadership of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj, the Bajaj Group has been a part of India’s industrial and economic landscape through many phases of our nation’s development. It has grown into a diversified company with operations across various sectors, which serve customers both in India and across the world.

“Over the decades, the Bajaj Group has played an important role in nation-building by creating jobs, fostering innovation and supporting community development. Milestones such as this are an opportunity to reflect on key contributions, as well as to renew commitment towards growth, sustainability and inclusive progress.

“India is moving forward with new aspirations in manufacturing, innovation and global competitiveness. Institutions with deep roots and experience such as the Bajaj Group have an important role to play in shaping the journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Greetings to everyone at the Bajaj Group once again on this memorable occasion. I am confident that the years ahead will be about continued progress and meaningful contributions to the nation’s development.” The Bajaj Group’s social impact efforts, focused on youth skilling and employment, child health, education and protection, have positively impacted the lives of over 10 million beneficiaries.

The centenary celebration at the National Sports Club of India, Mumbai, brought together family members, captains of industry, Union and State Ministers, political leaders, celebrities and partners. The evening traced the family’s journey, from its role in India’s freedom struggle, through the shift from trading to manufacturing and financial services, to new-age technologies that its businesses lead today.

Highlights included addresses by the Bajaj family, a specially composed live performance by Grammy award winner and globally acclaimed composer Ricky Kej and his troupe, the screening of ‘Kathni Karni Eksi’, a film on Jamnalal Bajaj and Mahatma Gandhi, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, and the unveiling of the ‘100 years of Bajaj’ logo.

Speaking on the occasion: Niraj Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto, in his address themed ‘India and Bajaj’, said: “As a family, we thank our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his wishes and encouraging words. The story of Bajaj and the story of India have never really been separate. India’s journey towards self-reliance did not begin recently. It began nearly a century ago — when visionary Indians believed that Bharat must build for itself, produce for itself, and stand on its own feet. One of those pioneers was Jamnalalji — our founder. His philosophy of ‘common good over individual gain’ shaped our decisions across generations. His spouse, Jankideviji Bajaj, was India’s first lady recipient of the Padma Vibhushan.

Jamnalalji’s philosophy was taken forward successfully by his sons Kamalnayan Bajaj and Ramkrishna Bajaj, both brought up under the eye of Mahatma Gandhi, during their formative years. Thereafter, Rahul Bajaj, a giant among corporate leaders, established a result oriented yet human, ambitious yet honest, organization. As industries grew and capabilities expanded, one thought remained constant: Build in India. Build for India. And build India.”

Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto, in his address themed ‘Globalisation’ said: “What we say and what we do must always be the same. And perhaps that is why the Bajaj journey did not become just a story of growth. It became a story of trust. Today, Bajaj Auto is not just one of India’s largest two-wheeler companies. It is among the top three globally. Our vehicles are sold in over 100 countriesin Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia. The Pulsar brand today stands with global players, not behind them. And when we partnered with KTM, an iconic Austrian motorcycle company — it was not just a business deal. This shows that an Indian company is not just a follower, it is a co-creator of global brands. It also proves that legacy and innovation can walk together. Today’s India does not only participate, but it also competes in the global economy.”

Nirav Bajaj, CEO, Bajaj Integrated Health System, in his address themed ‘Inclusive Development’ said: “Jamnalalji believed that business was not separate from society. He said business should be pursued with a view to benefit the poor. Within the family, we often say that society must profit from profit itself. That has meant ensuring that growth reaches even the poorest of the poor. Bajaj Beyond, our CSR initiative, is the next expression of a 100-year philosophy. An effort to take everything we have learned and build models that can scale across India. Across education, livelihoods and sustainability, with a clear ambition to enable and impact over 2 crore young Indians in the next five years. Because if the first 100 years were about building institutions, the next 100 will be about building ecosystems.”

Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv, in his address themed ‘India and the Next 100’ said: “My father Rahul Bajaj would often say – I firmly believe in the ‘Idea of India’, in our country’s diversity and in its enterprising youth. The next chapter of India’s rise will be written by technology and innovation, and most importantly by the youth. At Bajaj, we don’t see AI only as a technology trend. We see it as a powerful force that will further financial inclusion. Because access to finance
actually means access to opportunity. For over a century, we have viewed our businesses through this same lens: as platforms built to offer hope, freedom, and entrepreneurship. We believe that when potential is given a stage, the entire country moves forward.”

Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Electricals, in his address on Jamnalal Bajaj’s values and the social impact he created, said: “Jamnalalji’s work spanned social equity, education for women and children, rural upliftment, promotion of khadi, abolition of purdah, dowry, child marriage and whole-hearted participation in the freedom movement. Should success be measured only in numbers and scale? Or in lives touched, values upheld, and communities strengthened. As we step into the next 100 years of Bajaj perhaps the answer to that question will define the institution we c

May, 12 : IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced ‘Great Connections Fest’ offering attractive fares for connecting flights across its domestic and international network. The offer is valid for bookings made from 12 May 2026 until 15 May 2026, for travel between 22 May 2026 and 30 September 2026. As part of the sale, customers can avail all-inclusive one-way fares starting from INR 3,999 for domestic and INR 9,999 for international sectors.

In addition to discounted fares, IndiGo is offering special prices for select Add-on services, including Fast Forward starting at INR 250 and Emergency XL seats starting at INR 500 on select domestic and international sectors.

Bookings can be made conveniently through the IndiGo website (www.goindigo.in), mobile application, AI-powered assistant 6Eskai, IndiGo WhatsApp (+91 70651 45858), in addition to select travel partner websites and apps.

With this limited-period sale, IndiGo reaffirms its commitment to making air travel more accessible, affordable, and seamless for customers across its growing network, and offering greater value for customers planning their summer travel.

New Delhi,  May 12 : India’s renewable energy (RE) generation rose 20 per cent in FY26, while coal and lignite-based generation declined 4.3 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest annual edition of the Market Handbook released today by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water’s Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC). The Handbook notes that India added a record 57.5 GW of net power generation capacity in FY26, up from 33.2 GW in FY25. RE (including large hydro) accounted for 54.6 GW (~95 per cent) of the net capacity addition. Solar (grid-scale and rooftop) led RE additions with 44.6 GW, followed by wind at 6.1 GW, taking India’s total installed capacity to ~533 GW, with RE (including large hydro) contributing nearly 52 per cent.

CEEW-GFC’s Handbook tracks key developments in India’s electricity, and green finance sectors and their role in the country’s broader energy transition.

RE pipeline, tenders and auctions 

As of March 2026, ~151 GW of RE capacity (including large hydro but excluding rooftop solar) is under construction, with ~90 GW, ~29 GW, ~19 GW, and ~13 GW coming from solar, wind, hybrid, and large hydro respectively. On the tenders announced front, Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) issued 10.4 GW of renewable energy tenders. Auctions by REIAs and state agencies accounted for 14.25 GW, with innovative formats accounting for 76 per cent of auctioned capacity, according to the CEEW-GFC Handbook.

The Handbook identifies FY26 as a key inflection point for energy storage, with 37 storage tenders announced, including 31 for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), underscoring storage’s critical role in India’s clean energy transition. Andhra Pradesh’s APTRANSCO tender set a new record-low tariff of INR 1.23 per unit for two-hour BESS, 33 per cent below the FY25 benchmark.

Gagan Sidhu, Director, CEEW-GFC, said, 

“India’s energy transition continues to gather pace, with RE accounting for ~95 per cent of net capacity addition in FY26 and RE generation seeing a 20 per cent increase over the previous year. CEEW-GFC’s Market Handbook shows that this year, we saw a more competitive market, with a 35 per cent market concentration. However, at the same time the sector is also at an important crossroads. FDI saw a 26 per cent drop in the first three quarters of FY26 compared to the same period in FY25. In light of the multiple global disruptions playing out, it is all the more critical that we keep on track to achieve our RE targets.”

DISCOM health and smart meters

The CEEW-GFC Handbook highlights a marked improvement in the financial health of India’s power distribution companies (DISCOMs). Legacy dues owed to generating companies fell sharply to INR 4,109 crore as of February 2026, down from INR 49,451 crore in January 2024, highlighting the success of late payment surcharge rules. ~65 million smart consumer meters have been installed across the country.

Green finance

Sovereign Green Bonds worth INR 20,000 crore were issued through four equal 30-year tranches at a coupon rate of 6.98 per cent. Cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in RE for the first three quarters of FY26 stood at USD 2.5 billion, with solar energy attracting 79 per cent of these flows.

Bengaluru, India, May 12:  Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has announced the appointment of Barathi Srinivasan, KK Venkata, and Dnyanesh Nirwan as Managing Directors across its Business Transformation Services and Infrastructure & Capital Projects practices, with all three leaders based in Bengaluru. These appointments are aligned with A&M’s continued investment in accelerating its presence in India, including the recent expansion of its Bengaluru office, as the firm strengthens its on-ground capabilities to support clients across key sectors.

Barathi Srinivasan joins the Business Transformation Services practice, focusing on Consumer & Retail transformation. She brings over 15 years of consulting and operating experience, including close to a decade at Amazon India where she built and scaled multiple businesses across categories, private brands, product, and supply chain operations.

KK Venkata joins the Business Transformation Services practice with a focus on Energy and Natural Resources. With over 20 years of consulting experience, he has advised clients across oil & gas, power, renewables, and mining on growth strategy, cost optimization, and large-scale capital and sustainability initiatives across India, Southeast Asia, and North America. Prior to A&M, he spent nine years at Oliver Wyman, including as the office leader for its Jakarta office, and has also worked with McKinsey & Company and Kearney.

Dnyanesh Nirwan joins A&M’s Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice. He brings over 24 years of experience advising clients on complex capital programs across power, EPC, transportation, and real estate, with a focus on cost optimization, schedule acceleration, and digital and AI-enabled project delivery. Prior to joining A&M, he spent nine years with McKinsey & Company, where he most recently served as Associate Partner.

Himanshu Bajaj, Managing Director & Head – A&M India and GCC, said, “A&M continues to invest in building a differentiated platform in India, anchored in sector depth and execution excellence. As clients navigate growth, disruption, and increasing complexity, there is a clear need for integrated capabilities that deliver measurable outcomes. The addition of Barathi, KK, and Dnyanesh further strengthens our ability to support clients across consumer, energy, and infrastructure sectors.” 

Barathi Srinivasan, Managing Director, A&M India, said, “Consumer businesses are being reshaped by evolving customer expectations, digital adoption, and new commerce models. A customer-obsessed approach, combined with disciplined execution, is critical to driving sustained impact. A&M’s focus on practical outcomes provides a strong foundation to support this transformation, and I look forward to working with clients to deliver meaningful change.” 

KK Venkata, Managing Director, A&M India, said, “Energy and natural resources sectors are navigating a period of uncertainty and transition. Leaders have an enhanced challenge balancing immediate needs for resilience while investing into optionalities for future when the growth cycle reopens. A&M’s integrated capabilities provide a strong foundation to support clients through this transition, and I’m excited to join and contribute to this journey.” 

Dnyanesh Nirwan, Managing Director, A&M India, said, “India’s ambition to become a developed nation by 2047 will require a significant scale-up of infrastructure across sectors. Delivering these programs will depend on strong execution, cost discipline, and innovation in project delivery. A&M’s track record in large-scale transformation provides a strong foundation to support this opportunity, and I look forward to working with clients to help unlock its full potential.

May, 12 : Nearly half (48%) of Indian professionals say they would actively look at or seriously consider joining an Indian homegrown company if laid off tomorrow, yet 47% cite toxic workplace culture as their top concern, more than twice as high as higher than pay gap concerns (18%), according to the latest survey of 1,205 Indian professionals by Blind, the anonymous community app for professionals. 

Quality-of-life concerns dominate economic ones. 47% fear toxic culture and an additional 18% worry about losing work-life balance, meaning 65% prioritize workplace environment over the 18% who cite pay gaps as their biggest concern. This suggests workplace culture, not compensation, is the primary barrier for India’s homegrown sector.

When asked which Indian homegrown company they would join, Flipkart leads at 20% among all respondents, followed by Zomato and Swiggy at 14%, Zoho at 10%, Paytm and PhonePe at 7%, and Freshworks at 6%. Traditional IT services giants TCS, Infosys, and HCL collectively received just 3% despite being India’s largest tech employers. 40% selected “none of the above,” suggesting that the companies capable of meeting their workplace expectations either don’t exist yet or haven’t built the reputations needed to compete with global employers. 

The cultural concerns are not unfounded. On Blind, where verified employees can anonymously review their employers and access other companies’ reviews, even top-choice companies face scrutiny. One Flipkart employee wrote, “You will feel at home if you have no life outside of work,” while a Zoho employee cited “No WFH. No overtime benefits. Weekends have to be sacrificed for work. Poor work life balance.” A prior Blind survey found that 83% of Indian IT professionals experience burnout, with 25% working 70+ hours weekly.

Despite these workplace challenges, interest in Indian homegrown firms comes primarily from employees at global tech giants, with Microsoft (7.6%), Amazon (6.8%), Oracle (4.1%), and Google (3.2%) leading the list of respondents open to joining Indian companies. Blind’s internal AI, which analyzes employee sentiment, search behavior, and engagement patterns across companies, backs this up. Between February 2025 and May 2026, Flipkart, PhonePe, and Infosys ranked as the top three most searched Indian homegrown companies at both Microsoft and Amazon. If Indian firms can address workplace culture problems, they could attract top-tier employees working at the world’s leading tech companies.

Professionals are vocal about the need for change. In a Blind post discussing toxic tech culture in India, a verified Microsoft employee wrote, “We need to find a way to pivot mindset and boost mental health.” The opportunity is clear: Big Tech employees are watching, and the next Indian unicorn could be built by talent already willing to return, if homegrown firms can prove they’ve adopted Silicon Valley’s best practices rather than its worst habits.

Methodology

Blind surveyed 1,205 India-based professionals between April 27–May 6, 2026, on their willingness to join Indian homegrown companies. Response breakdowns by question are as follows:

• If you were laid off from your current role tomorrow, how likely would you be to join an Indian homegrown company?

  • Actively looking at them already (13%)

  • Would seriously consider it (35%)

  • Only as a last resort (34%)

  • Not a chance (18%)

• Which Indian homegrown company would you join?

• Flipkart (20%)

• Zomato / Swiggy (14%)

• Zoho (10%)

• Paytm / PhonePe (7%)

• Freshworks (6%)

• TCS / Infosys / HCL (3%)

• None of the above(40%)

• What’s your biggest hesitation, if any?

• Toxic culture (47%)

• Pay gap (18%)

• Work-life balance concerns (18%)

• No hesitation (7%)

• Job security or layoff risk (6%)

• Career growth ceiling (4%)

Recognising ongoing commitment to sustainability and carbon management

 SYDNEY, May 12– Epson Australia has been recognised as a CitySwitch Champion for the third consecutive year, affirming the company’s long-term commitment to sustainability leadership, carbon management and practical climate action across its Australian operations.

 

 (l-r) Epson Australia’s environment and sustainability manager Fatida Un and North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker

The CitySwitch Awards celebrate businesses demonstrating genuine progress in areas such as emissions tracking, waste reduction, sustainable procurement and staff engagement.

Epson was formally honoured at the North Sydney Council Champion Lunch with the award presented by North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker.

This achievement reflects Epson’s sustained commitment to transparency, data-driven carbon reduction and continuous environmental improvement.

CitySwitch is Australia’s flagship decarbonisation program for businesses. Run by council partners and NABERS, the initiative supports office-based organisations to measure, manage and reduce their carbon footprint on the path to net zero emissions.

Since joining CitySwitch as a signatory in 2023, Epson has reported annually on energy use, emissions and waste across its five Australian workplaces and built a robust foundation for long-term carbon management.

Key achievements to date include:

• Transitioning all Australia and New Zealand offices to 100% renewable electricity

• Reducing landfill waste at its primary warehouse facility by more than half compared with FY2023 levels

• Shifting inbound freight from road to rail, cutting logistics-related emissions

• Developing a full Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions framework, aligning local goals with Epson’s global science-based targets

• Enhancing energy efficiency at its Sydney head office, reducing overall electricity use

• Improving recycling processes across its Sydney offices and the recyclability of consumer product packaging 

While continued emissions reduction remains a priority, Epson is equally focused on building robust systems, data quality and organisational capability to support meaningful, long-term progress.

Craig Heckenberg, Managing Director, Epson Australia and New Zealand said, “Being recognised for a third time as a CitySwitch Champion is a valued acknowledgement of the commitment and hard work of our teams across Australia. It reinforces our approach of connecting sustainability to everyday decisions from how we source electricity and manage waste, to how we design systems and ship products. Every improvement brings us closer to a low-carbon future.”

The annual CitySwitch Champions Forum also brings together participants to share practical insights into carbon management. This year, Epson presented on building a practical approach to carbon tracking, drawing from its own journey of “progress over perfection”. This includes:

    • Starting with the data already available

    • Focusing on key emissions hotspots

    • Connecting reduction efforts directly to business priorities

    • Maintaining steady momentum through collaboration and knowledge sharing

By applying this pragmatic approach, Epson continues to strengthen its operational sustainability while supporting the company’s broader global target of achieving carbon negativity and underground resource-free status by 2050.

Epson’s recognition as a three-time CitySwitch Champion demonstrates its leadership as an innovation-driven manufacturer that embeds sustainability into products and operations alike.

Through collaborations like CitySwitch, the company continues its commitment to act decisively on its decarbonisation journey.

Learn more about sustainability at Epson Australia here: https://www.epson.com.au/about/sustainability/

 Founded in 2005, CitySwitch initially focused on office energy efficiency before expanding to help businesses integrate broader sustainability practices — including waste reduction, green procurement and Scope 3 emissions management.

The boutique marketing firm is recognized for its trademarked approach to interpreting marketing and communications impact through human-centered analysis

 

ORLANDO, FL (May 12) – Kafka Media Group, an integrated marketing firm, has been named a winner in the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards for its proprietary Soft-Analytics® methodology, recognizing the agency’s innovation in modern communications strategy and marketing intelligence.

Presented by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, the Communicator Awards honor excellence and innovation across the communications industry, with thousands of entries submitted annually by agencies, organizations, and brands worldwide.

Soft-Analytics® is Kafka Media Group’s trademarked methodology that combines traditional performance metrics with human insight, strategic interpretation, and contextual analysis to help clients better understand the true impact of their marketing and communications efforts.

“Soft-Analytics® was built around a simple idea: data alone cannot tell the full story,” said Pierce Kafka, CEO & Creative Director of Kafka Media Group. “In a communications landscape increasingly shaped by automation and AI-generated content, interpretation, strategy, and context matter more than ever. This recognition validates the importance of understanding not just what happened in a campaign, but why it mattered.”

Unlike traditional reporting that focuses solely on impressions or mentions, Soft-Analytics® evaluates the context, sentiment, momentum, and strategic value behind media coverage and audience engagement.

Kafka Media Group officially trademarked Soft-Analytics® in 2025 as part of its broader effort to redefine how communications impact is evaluated and interpreted. The methodology has been applied across its integrated marketing and publicity campaigns, helping clients translate visibility into actionable strategic growth.

“This recognition reinforces what we believe the industry is moving toward: smarter measurement, stronger storytelling, and more strategic interpretation of what drives real influence,” Kafka added.

 

Turin, Italy and Pleasanton, California, USA – May 11, 2026 – COMAU and OMRON Robotics (Omron) have entered into a strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate the global adoption of advanced industrial automation solutions. The partnership will focus on fast-growing industries including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing, and light industrial intralogistics, where demand continues to rise for flexible and easily deployable automation technologies.

The collaboration is designed to address increasing customer demand for scalable, adaptable automation systems that integrate efficiently with both existing production lines and next-generation manufacturing environments. By combining their complementary technologies, product portfolios, and industry expertise, COMAU and Omron aim to expand access to advanced automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide.

The companies also see the agreement as a foundation for future joint initiatives. By integrating robotics hardware, intelligent control systems, and software-driven automation, the partnership aims to help manufacturers improve operational efficiency, increase flexibility, and enhance overall production performance across a wide range of industrial applications.

“This initiative reflects our strategy to strengthen Comau’s solution portfolio through high-value partnerships,” said Pietro Gorlier, CEO of COMAU. “Omron is a strong strategic fit because we share a common vision centered on innovation and customer value. By combining Comau’s robotics expertise with Omron’s advanced technologies and software capabilities, we can deliver automation solutions that are easier to implement, highly adaptable, and ready to support future manufacturing needs. This collaboration also reinforces our position in high-growth industries and emerging markets, helping customers manage increasing industrial complexity with safe, reliable, and scalable automation.”

“By bringing together two highly complementary portfolios, this collaboration creates new opportunities for manufacturers seeking greater agility and efficiency,” said Olivier Welker, CEO of OMRON Robotics. “Combining our strengths in robotics, intelligent automation, advanced control, and application expertise will help customers respond more quickly to evolving market requirements. Together, we aim to deliver flexible, connected, and sustainable production systems that support long-term growth.”