Category: Business

  • RAH Infotech Partners with 1Kosmos to Strengthen Identity Security Across Indian Enterprises

    New Delhi, June 08: RAH Infotech, a value-added cybersecurity distributor, has entered into a strategic partnership with 1Kosmos, a specialist in digital identity verification and passwordless authentication, to extend the reach of its identity security platform across enterprises in India.

    Through this partnership, RAH Infotech will offer 1Kosmos’ full suite of capabilities spanning identity proofing, passwordless authentication, document verification, liveness detection, and adaptive access to organisations operating in sectors where the integrity of digital identity carries the highest operational and regulatory stakes. These include banking and financial services, government and public sector, healthcare, telecom, and IT/ITeS.

    Identity has quietly become the most exploited entry point in enterprise cybersecurity. Attackers are no longer simply stealing passwords they are bypassing authentication entirely through stolen credentials, AI-driven deepfake impersonation, social engineering, and account takeover. For organisations managing remote workforces, digital customer onboarding, and privileged system access, the exposure is significant and growing. Regulatory expectations around data protection and access governance are tightening in parallel, adding compliance pressure to an already stretched security function.

    The 1Kosmos platform addresses this directly by unifying identity proofing and authentication within a single framework removing the disconnect that has historically existed between verifying who someone is and granting them access. For Indian enterprises, practical deployment spans secure employee onboarding, remote workforce access, customer identity verification, privileged access protection, fraud prevention, and helpdesk-based account recovery. Organisations can also reduce operational drag from password reset volumes and strengthen accountability across privileged user activity.

    Ashok Kumar, Founder and Managing Director, RAH Infotech, commented: “Verification and authentication have been treated as separate problems for too long and that gap is exactly where attackers operate. The question organisations need to answer today is not just whether a credential is valid, but whether the person presenting it is genuinely who they claim to be. AI-driven impersonation has made that distinction urgent in a way it simply wasn’t three years ago. 1Kosmos brings identity proofing and passwordless authentication together in a way that closes that gap. Our role is to ensure Indian enterprises can deploy this with the local implementation depth, channel support, and sector-specific context that makes the difference between a technology purchase and a working solution.”

    “Organizations across the world are facing a sharp rise in identity-based attacks, including AI-driven impersonation, social engineering, and credential compromise,” said Siddharth Gandhi, Co-Founder and APAC COO of 1Kosmos. “Our partnership with RAH Infotech extends our reach across India and South Asia, expanding access to digital identity proofing and passwordless authentication technologies for workforces, customers, and citizens. Together, we are helping organizations deploy the 1Kosmos platform to verify the real person behind every digital interaction while reducing friction for users.”

    The 1Kosmos platform includes passwordless authentication built on biometrics and FIDO standards, AI-powered identity proofing, document validation, liveness detection, workforce and customer identity access management, privileged access protection, and risk-based adaptive authentication.

    The partnership reflects a broader shift underway in enterprise security thinking one where identity is no longer a supporting function but a primary control layer. As hybrid working, digital customer journeys, and remote onboarding become standard operating conditions, the ability to verify and authenticate users with confidence has moved from a compliance consideration to a core resilience requirement.

  • Guide the future of corporate transparency

     

    Applications open for key roles across four GRI governance bodies

    Amsterdam, June 8 –A recruitment call has commenced, seeking experienced professionals to help guide the strategy, priorities and standard-setting activities of GRI – the global leader in impact reporting.

    Candidates from diverse backgrounds and from all geographic regions are encouraged to apply to vacancies on the following governance bodies:

    • GRI Supervisory Board: Oversees GRI’s strategic direction, governance, and long-term priorities.
    • Global Sustainability Standards Board(GSSB): The independent standard-setting body responsible for developing and issuing the GRI Standards.
    • Due Process Oversight Committee: Oversees and safeguards the independence and due process of GSSB standard-setting activities.
    • Stakeholder Council: The forum that provides advice and recommendations on key strategic issues to the above three bodies.

    GRI’s governance reflects the multi-stakeholder approach – bringing together global knowledge and expertise from five defined groups: business, civil society, labor, mediating institutions, and investors.

    The recruitment runs from 8 June until Sunday 2 August, 23:59 CEST 2026, with successful candidates beginning their two-year terms effective January 2027.

    Guide the future of corporate transparency

     

    Jane Diplock, Chair of the GRI Supervisory Board, said:

    “GRI’s strength is reinforced by the people and perspectives that shape our governance. At a time when transparency and accountability matter more than ever, these roles offer a meaningful opportunity to help guide the future of sustainability reporting. We encourage professionals from around the world to bring their knowledge, insights and lived experiences to contribute and demonstrate a meaningful global impact.”

     

  • Development of the World’s First High-Performance Lewis Acid Secondary Silylium Organocatalyst

    A research team led by Professor Han-Yong Bae of the Department of Chemistry at Sungkyunkwan University(SKKU), in collaboration with Professor Junsuk Huh of the Departments of Chemistry and Institute of Quantum Information Technology at Yonsei University, announced the first development of a novel silylium Lewis acid organocatalysis. This technology employs an ion-pair catalyst combining a diethylsilylium — with a weakly coordinating anion, enabling the direct installation of sulfonamide groups into functionalized ketone compounds, including β-ketoesters, which had previously been difficult to react using conventional catalytic methods.

    The catalytic system developed in this study represents a major advance in the field of reductive sulfonamidation, which enables precise control over nitrogen–carbon bond formation in the synthesis of complex molecular structures. Instead of conventional transition-metal catalysts or high-pressure hydrogen gas, the researchers implemented new catalytic reaction conditions in which a powerful silylium ion pair is generated in situ by combining trityl tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate with diethylsilane. Diethylsilane simultaneously serves dual roles as both a reductant and a silylium precursor, while the resulting novel catalyst operates with precise control over not only reaction rate but also substrate activation and selectivity.

    Notably, this study achieved in a single reaction vessel a series of steps — including the reduction of ketimine intermediates — for which conventional tertiary silylium catalysts had shown very low conversion rates. Through this reaction, alkyl β-amino ester derivatives were successfully synthesized in yields of up to 95%, realizing an sustainable process in which scale-up reactions proceed smoothly without solvent, metal, hydrogen gas, or other additives.

    In addition to experimental results, the research team elucidated in detail how this new catalytic system operates through density functional theory (DFT) calculations, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS). Beyond merely developing a new reaction, the team scientifically demonstrated that secondary silylium ions exhibit stronger Lewis acidity than tertiary silylium ions due to lower steric hindrance, and that they activate substrates more effectively in ion-pair formation with weakly coordinating anions.

    Professor Han-Yong Bae stated, “This study is highly significant in that it proposes a new approach of in situ catalytic system based on secondary silylium ions,” adding, “We expect it to find broad application in various carbon–heteroatom bond-forming reactions going forward.“

    Professor Junsuk Huh noted, “Validated through both experimental and theoretical approaches, this technology will serve as a fundamental platform applicable to the synthesis of high-value compounds including natural products, pharmaceuticals, and diverse organic materials — as exemplified by the antidiabetic drug sitagliptin.“

    This research was conducted with support from the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning, the Ministry of Education, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, and Yonsei University. It was published online on May 26, 2026, in the prestigious international journal Advanced Science.

  • Coromandel International and Samunnati Sign MoU to Strengthen Agri-Input Access for FPOs

    June 8 : Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s agri-solutions providers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Samunnati Agri Value Chain Solutions Private Limited, India’s leading agri-ecosystem platform. This collaboration will enable supply, promotion and distribution of agri-inputs to Farmer Producer Organisations  across India. The MoU was signed by Mr. Madhab Adhikari, EVP & Business Head , Coromandel and Mr. Suresh Rajagopalan, Executive Director, Samunnati in the presence of Mr. Narayanan Vellayan, Executive Director – Crop Nutrition, Coromandel and other senior officials of Coromandel and Samunnati. The collaboration aims to strengthen market access and improve availability of high-quality agri-inputs from Coromandel leveraging Samunnati’s extensive FPO network and Coromandel’s expertise in crop nutrition, crop protection and agri services.

    CIL Coromandel International and Samunnati Sign MoU to Strengthen Agri-Input Access for FPOs and Rural Agri Ecosystem

    The partnership will also explore customized marketing support initiatives, product demonstrations and technology adoption programs to support sustainable agricultural growth. In addition, Samunnati Finance Private Limited may provide financial assistance to eligible FPOs and agri ecosystem participants for procurement of Coromandel products, subject to separate arrangements and regulatory requirements.

    Mr. Narayanan Vellayan, Executive Director – Crop Nutrition, Coromandel, said:

    “This partnership with Samunnati aligns with our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable agri-solutions to farmers across India. By combining Coromandel’s strong product portfolio and field expertise with Samunnati’s deep engagement with FPOs and agri value chain participants, we aim to improve access to quality inputs and support the growth of a more resilient and efficient agri ecosystem.”

    Mr. Suresh Rajagopalan, Executive Director, Samunnati, said:

     “At Samunnati, we are committed to enabling collective prosperity across the agri ecosystem. Our collaboration with Coromandel will help strengthen last-mile access to quality agri-inputs, promote sustainable farming practices and create greater value for FPOs, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) and farmers through integrated market linkage and financial inclusion solutions”

  • RAKEZ convenes industry leaders to simplify ESG adoption and strengthen sustainable business practices

    RAKEZ convenes industry leaders to simplify ESG adoption and strengthen sustainable business practices

     

    Ras Al Khaimah, 8 June: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) brought together business leaders, sustainability experts, and industry stakeholders for a knowledge-sharing event titled ‘ESG Simplified – What’s Mandatory, What’s Smart, and What Comes Next’, aimed at helping companies better understand evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements and identify practical pathways towards more sustainable operations.

    The event featured presentations from RAKEZ, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality’s Energy Efficiency and Renewables Office (Reem), DHL Express UAE, and Olive Gaea, offering practical insights into the evolving ESG landscape and the opportunities available to businesses as sustainability considerations become increasingly integrated into regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and investment decisions.

    RAKEZ Chief Strategy Officer Puneet Jain presented on the role of ESG in shaping resilient and future-ready businesses. He highlighted RAKEZ’s commitment to creating an ESG-driven business environment through sustainable infrastructure, environmental efficiency initiatives, transparent governance practices, and community-focused development. Jain also explained how evolving regulations, investor expectations, and global market requirements are making ESG an increasingly important consideration for businesses.

    Senior Energy Engineer at Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, Dia AlShamsi, presented on ‘Industrial Efficiency to Support Sustainable Economic Growth in Ras Al Khaimah’, outlining the emirate’s sustainability agenda under the RAK Integrated Sustainability Strategy 2050. AlShamsi highlighted industrial decarbonisation initiatives, mandatory energy audits for large industrial facilities, and support programmes designed to help businesses improve energy efficiency and adopt renewable energy solutions.

    Olive Gaea Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer Jessica Scopacasa presented Why ESG Is Gaining Momentum in the UAE, focusing on ESG as a strategic business capability. Scopacasa demonstrated how AI-native sustainability platforms are enabling organisations to move beyond reporting and compliance, leveraging real-time data and intelligence to drive better decisions, strengthen resilience, optimise supply chains, manage emissions, and accelerate progress toward net-zero goals.               

    Director of Commercial Programs at DHL Express UAE, Ben Mclean, delivered a presentation titled ‘Sustainable Logistics: Practical Considerations for Companies’, offering insights into the role of sustainable logistics in helping organisations reduce supply chain emissions and advance their sustainability goals. The presentation also outlined DHL’s broader sustainability strategy, including investments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), low-emission transport solutions, and the GoGreen services that support customers in reducing their Scope 3 emissions.

    A key highlight of the event was the formalisation of two strategic partnerships aimed at expanding sustainability and business support services across the RAKEZ ecosystem.

    Represented by its Chief Government & Corporate Relations Officer Yaser Abdulla Al Ahmed, RAKEZ signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DHL Express UAE, one of the world’s leading international express logistics providers operating across more than 220 countries and territories. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to provide RAKEZ clients with enhanced access to international logistics solutions, customs clearance support, sustainable shipping options through DHL’s GoGreen programme, digital shipment management tools, and dedicated SME support. At the core of the collaboration is DHL’s GoTrade programme, a global initiative aimed at supporting SMEs through capacity building and knowledge transfer. The programme will provide structured training for export-ready businesses, equipping them with the tools and insights required to navigate cross-border trade and expand internationally.

    The second MoU was signed with Olive Gaea, a climate-tech and sustainability solutions provider. Through the partnership, the two organisations will collaborate to promote practical ESG adoption across the RAKEZ business community by providing access to digital sustainability management solutions, AI-powered ESG reporting and emissions management tools, and capacity-building initiatives that support businesses on their sustainability journeys.

    RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said: “Sustainability is increasingly becoming an important consideration for businesses of all sizes, not only from a compliance perspective but as a driver of resilience, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness. Through initiatives like this, we aim to equip our business community with practical knowledge, trusted expertise, and access to solutions that help them navigate evolving ESG requirements with confidence.” He added: “Our partnerships with organisations such as DHL and Olive Gaea further strengthen the support available to our clients as they pursue growth while embracing more sustainable business practices.”

    The event forms part of RAKEZ’s ongoing efforts to create opportunities for knowledge exchange, foster meaningful partnerships, and help businesses build future-ready operations in an evolving global economy.

     

  • Ajay’s Café Honoured with ‘Leading Café Chain of the Year’ Award

    Ajay’s Café Honoured with ‘Leading Café Chain of the Year’ Award

    Ahmedabad, June 08: Ajay’s Café, one of India’s fastest-growing homegrown café and quick service restaurant (QSR) brands, has been honoured with the ‘Leading Café Chain of the Year’ award at the ‘Pride of Gujarat Awards 2026’.

    The award was presented by Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel at a ceremony held at Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad, recognising Ajay’s Café contribution to entrepreneurship, employment generation and the growth of the organised café industry.

    Founded by brothers Ajay Solanki and Jaideep Solanki, Ajay’s Café has grown from a single outlet in Navsari into a network of more than 265 outlets across 58 cities, emerging as one of India’s fastest-growing cafés and QSR brands. The recognition marks another milestone in the company’s growth journey, which has been built on a franchise-driven model focused on creating opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.

    Receiving the award, Ajay Solanki, Founder & Director of Ajay’s, said, “Awards recognise what has been achieved, while responsibility lies in what comes next. This honour acknowledges our journey so far, but it also strengthens our commitment to dream bigger, execute better and create a greater impact. We accept this recognition with gratitude and renewed determination to achieve our future goals.”

    Looking ahead, Ajay’s Café plans to launch 30 outlets in the Vasai-Virar region, along with additional outlets in Rajkot and Udaipur, under the Company Owned, Company Operated (COCO) model by the end of the current year. It aims to cross 500 outlets by 2027 as part of its vision of becoming India’s largest QSR and café chain by 2030.

  • IIT Madras hosts 3rd BRICS Neuroscience Symposium 2026 to advance global brain research collaboration

    IIT Madras hosts 3rd BRICS Neuroscience Symposium 2026 to advance global brain research collaboration

    Chennai, June 08: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) hosted the ‘3rd BRICS Neuroscience Symposium 2026’ from 5th to 7th June 2026, bringing together leading neuroscientists, clinicians, academicians and researchers from BRICS.

    The event, being held in India for the first time, focused on increasing collaboration between BRICS nations to advance international cooperation in neuroscience research and neuro-technologies.

    The event spotlighted the growing importance of global scientific cooperation to understand the human brain and develop technologies that can address neurological disorders and improve healthcare outcomes worldwide.

    Organised by Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC), IIT Madras, the symposium was themed ‘Expanding NeuroscienceBRICS & Extended Nations’ and featured scientific sessions, keynote lectures, panel discussions, clinical perspective talks, cultural events and a major data release of the Human Brainstem Atlas by SGBC.

    The Symposium was graced by Shri Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Shri Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-founder, Infosys, and delegates from the BRICS Nations.

    Welcoming delegates from all over the world, Shri Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, said, “We are entering a world today where the problems are multiplying faster than they ever were before. but we are also in a world where some of the solutions that we are finding are themselves creating new problems of their own. It is in that kind of a world that the value on international collaboration and cooperation is even more. And that spirit of collaboration and cooperation of working together is precisely what BRICS symbolizes. This gathering of countries that represent developing countries and emerging markets pooling their resources, abilities and knowledge. This is what is remarkable about BRICS.”

    Wishing the researchers success in their efforts, Shri Vikram Misri added, “India is chairing BRICS this year. We are working up to the summit of BRICS countries in September of this year. I am sure in every week, there are 200 different meetings at different levels that are being organized in the runup to this conference. I am sure the work that this conference is doing will also, in its own way, feed into the success of BRICS summit in September.”

    Addressing the international gathering virtually from Delhi, Chief Guest Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, said, “An important feature of SGBC is that it has been a multi-institutional, multinational and multi-disciplinary endeavour with the support of the Government, industry and philanthropy. The Centre has become an exemplar of research and innovation through collaboration and diversified support system for long-term sustainability.”

    Addressing the symposium, Prof. Mohanasankar SivaprakasamHead, SGBC, IIT Madras, added, “In a highly complex field like neuroscience, multi-national and multi-disciplinary teams are key to solve hard problems and create breakthroughs. This gathering will further expand our international collaboration network at SGBC.”

    The symposium aimed to strengthen international scientific partnerships, promote collaborative research frameworks, encourage interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and position India as a key contributor to global neuroscience initiatives. The scientific programme covered a broad range of topics, including human brain organisation, neural function in health and disease, developmental neuroscience, comparative studies across model systems and application of emerging technologies in neuroscience research.

    The event also showcased the capabilities of the SGBC, which developed and operates a world-class high-throughput multimodal whole-brain imaging pipeline to map human brains at cell resolution. The symposium continued the momentum created by the earlier BRICS Neuroscience Symposia held in Shanghai in September 2023 and Moscow in October 2024. These international meetings were jointly organized by neuroscientists from BRICS nations to foster multilateral cooperation in neuroscience research, capacity building and technology development.

    Launched in March 2022, SGBC is a cutting-edge R&D Centre for human brain research to create transformative impact in neuroscience and neurotechnologies.

  • SalarySe Launches AI-Powered SmartPerks, Appoints HR Veteran Sunita Cherian as Advisor

    June 8 : SalarySe announced the expansion of its employee financial ecosystem with the launch of SalarySe SmartPerks, including Flexi Benefits and Device Benefits. These new-age, AI-powered solutions are designed to help organizations deliver smarter, more personalized employee experiences.SalarySe Launches AI-Powered SmartPerks Offering Up to 10% Higher Take-Home Pay and Up to 40% Savings on Devices; Appoints HR Veteran Sunita Cherian as Advisor

     The company also announced the appointment of veteran HR leader Sunita Cherian as Advisor, further strengthening its leadership as it scales its enterprise and product ecosystem across India.

    The launch comes at a time when organizations are rethinking employee benefits, compensation experience, and financial flexibility as core workforce priorities. With India’s new labour codes bringing  renewed focus on wage structures, benefits administration, and compliance, employers are facing a compensation-design challenge: how to make salary structures more tax efficient, flexible, and compliance-ready, while also looking for solutions that can modernize benefits delivery without adding operational complexity.

    Built in India, SalarySe SmartPerks is designed as India’s first AI and UPI-powered employee financial benefits solution to address these emerging needs, solving for both sides of the benefits equation: helping employees improve everyday financial outcomes while enabling employers to deliver more relevant, flexible, and compliance-ready benefits at scale.

    SalarySe Flexi Benefits enables employees to increase their effective take-home salary by up to 8-10% through tax-efficient salary structuring within a seamless app-led experience and no blocked working capital for organisations. Unlike traditional wallet-based models, the platform operates on an AI led Pay via UPI infrastructure where spends are automatically categorized, validated, and mapped into relevant benefit baskets in real time.

    Integrated directly with payroll systems, the solution enables real-time compliance, automated reporting, and significantly lower administrative overhead for organizations.

    The company has also launched Device Benefits, a payroll-linked solution that enables employees to access premium devices including smartphones, laptops, and tablets at up to 40% lower cost, with zero upfront cost to the employer. The platform combines employee tax savings and employer GST efficiencies while helping organizations strengthen employee experience and retention without increasing compensation costs.

    As part of its next phase of growth, SalarySe has appointed Sunita Cherian as Advisor. With nearly three decades at Wipro, most recently serving as Chief Culture Officer and Senior Vice President- Human Resources. Sunita brings deep expertise in building people-first workplaces at scale. In her advisory role at SalarySe, she will work closely with the leadership team across product strategy, employee experience design, and market positioning to help build more employee-centric and enterprise-relevant financial solutions.

    Speaking on her appointment, Sunita Cherian, said:

    “ I’m excited about partnering with SalarySe as an Advisor and look forward to working closely with the SalarySe leadership in fuelling the company’s growth trajectory. This role gives me an opportunity to share insights on product roadmaps and market strategies aimed at driving innovation. I’m also delighted to see SalarySe’s new product offerings, with Flexi Benefits and Device Benefits, reflecting the platform’s strong understanding of evolving workplace needs and the opportunity to create value for both employees and employers ”

    Piyush Bagaria, Co-Founder, SalarySe, said:

    “The launch of SmartPerks including Flexi Benefits and Device Benefits reflects our focus on building practical solutions that improve financial outcomes and everyday experiences for employees, while helping employers deliver more impactful and relevant benefits. Together, these developments strengthen our long-term vision of making salaries work harder for people and creating a more comprehensive ecosystem around the salary itself.

    Further, Sunita joining the SalarySe team marks an important step in our journey. Her in-depth understanding of people and organisations brings a valuable perspective as we continue to scale.

    SalarySe plans to serve over 100 million salaried employees to build stronger financial futures through AI-driven, payroll-linked tools that transform every salary into an active financial engine and continue investing in technology while expanding its enterprise footprint and scaling its salary-powered platform

  • Nexedge Capital Strengthens Presence in One of India’s Most Significant Wealth Creation Markets

    Nexedge Capital, a wealth management and advisory firm, today announced the launch of its Ahmedabad office, marking a strategic expansion into one of the most dynamic centres of entrepreneurship and business ownership, and a continued commitment to becoming India’s most trusted net worth confidant.

    The move comes as Gujarat continues to strengthen its position as a key driver of India’s economic growth. Nexedge Capital plans to open three additional offices across Gujarat, building on this initial presence in Ahmedabad.

    Despite accounting for only around 5% of the country’s population, the state contributes approximately 8.3% of India’s GDP, nearly 18% of industrial output and around 31% of the nation’s exports. With nearly 28 lakh MSMEs (approximately 2.8 million) and a large concentration of promoter-led businesses and family enterprises, Gujarat remains one of India’s most significant legacy-planning markets.

    The Ahmedabad office will enable Nexedge Capital to serve the evolving needs of entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals and multi-generational families through personalised wealth management, investment advisory, succession planning and family office solutions.

    ON THE EXPANSION

    Commenting on the launch, Market co-heads, Varun Menon and Santosh Meena, Nexedge Capital, said:

    “Gujarat is home to some of India’s most sophisticated wealth creators — families who have built businesses across generations and are now navigating complex decisions around succession, expansion and legacy. This is precisely the depth of advisory work Nexedge was built for, and Ahmedabad is central to that ambition.”

    Adding to this, Pankaj Walia, Co-founder, Nexedge Capital, said:

    Most wealth firms in this market are built around product distribution. Nexedge is built around advice. For the clients we serve in Gujarat — entrepreneurs managing operating businesses, real estate, public markets and succession simultaneously — that distinction is not a positioning statement. It is the difference between a firm that serves their interests and one that serves its own. That is the standard we hold ourselves to, and it is why we are here.”

    The Ahmedabad office forms part of the firm’s broader strategy to deepen its presence across India’s key centres of family wealth enterprise and strengthen its role as a trusted partner in long-term wealth preservation, continuity and legacy planning.

  • Vestige Completes 22 Years, Sets to Achieve Dollar 1 Billion Goal for 2030

    Bengaluru, June 08: Vestige Marketing Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading homegrown direct selling company, marks 22 years since its inception, reflecting on a legacy built on trust, entrepreneurship and distributor-first growth, as it steps into its next phase with the announcement of its theme “Activate the $1 Billion Mindset” to achieve $1 billion growth by 2030.

    The goal represents more than a business milestone. It reflects Vestige‘s commitment to scaling entrepreneurship, expanding opportunities and strengthening its contribution to India’s evolving direct selling ecosystem. Built on a foundation of trust and innovation, Vestige aims to accelerate its next phase of expansion through portfolio innovation, digital transformation, distributor empowerment and global market growth.

    Over the past two decades, Vestige has built a strong presence across India, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, and has emerged as one of the country’s largest direct selling companies. With a diversified portfolio spanning Health & Wellness, Beauty & Personal Care, and Agriculture, the company continues to create pathways for entrepreneurship and economic participation for millions of individuals. Its growth has been driven by a diverse community of people, including women, young entrepreneurs, homemakers, working professionals and many others who have transitioned into entrepreneurship, became economic independence and embraced flexible income opportunities. 

    Commenting on the 22nd anniversary milestone, Gautam Bali, Founder & Managing Director, Vestige Marketing Pvt. Ltd., said, “The journey of Vestige has always been about people. Over the last 22 years, we have seen individuals from all walks of life build confidence, achieve economic independence, and create better opportunities for their families and communities. As we look towards 2030, our commitment remains to empower more people to dream bigger, grow further, and transform their lives. The $1 Billion Mindset is not just about scale, it reflects the collective ambition and potential of the entire Vestige family.”

    As a part of its growth strategy, Vestige will continue investing in digital capabilities, innovation-led product development, operational excellence, and leadership development. The company also remains focused on expanding opportunities for women, youth, and aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly across emerging markets.

    With the launch of the “Activate the $1 Billion Mindset”, Vestige aims to reinforce its position as a key driver of entrepreneurship-led growth while contributing to the advancement of India’s direct selling industry.