May 2026

The head-turning, single-seater Jawa 42 Bobber has won the ‘Viewer’s Choice Style Icon of the Year’ at the prestigious Times Drive Auto Summit and Awards. The motorcycle has reset design expectations in India’s mid-sized segment with its distinctive visual identity and strong cultural relevance.   Top: The Jawa 42 Bobber; Bottom: Nivedita Matta, Brand Lead, Jawa, Classic Legends, receives the award from Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari   Since its launch in September 2022, the Jawa 42 Bobber has stood apart with a design that is unapologetically singular. Low-slung and built around a floating single seat, the motorcycle introduced a silhouette that felt closer to a custom build than a production machine. Its long wheelbase, wide rear tyre, and sculpted stance have made it one of the most recognisable motorcycles on Indian roads today.   The award acknowledges not just the Bobber’s design, but the thinking behind it. Built on a design-first engineering approach, the motorcycle reimagines the classic bobber form with modern precision. From its premium chrome finishes in variants such as Chrome Red and Black Mirror to details like diamond-cut alloy wheels and minimalist bodywork, every element contributes to a cohesive visual identity that is both contemporary and rooted.   Anupam Thareja, Co-founder, Classic Legends, said, “This recognition reaffirms our belief that design, when led with intent, can shape culture. Honest and intentional design creates an unmistakable presence and becomes a way for people to express who they are. The 42 Bobber was built to challenge conventions in how motorcycles look and feel. It was never designed to do everything, but what it has to say about individuality is unforgettable. That is what resonates with our riders. It invites them to breathe, wander, and take the longer road.”   Beyond design, the Jawa 42 Bobber has built a strong cultural presence. It has been embraced by riders who value individuality and expression, including cricketers MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad, reinforcing its position as a cross-generational style marker. A darling of content creators, a fixture on lifestyle platforms, and a natural on city streets, the 42 Bobber has long outgrown its identity as a motorcycle to become an iconic cultural statement.   Powered by a 334cc liquid-cooled engine delivering 29.9 PS and 30 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox and assist and slipper clutch, the Jawa 42 Bobber blends performance with ease of ride. Modern features such as a digital console, full LED lighting, USB charging, and dual-channel ABS ensure that the motorcycle’s contemporary appeal extends beyond design.   From its debut to the introduction of new variants like Chrome Red, the Jawa 42 Bobber has consistently expanded its visual vocabulary while staying true to its core identity of a bold, minimal, and expressive machine.   The recognition from Times Drive’s audience as ‘Style Icon of the Year’ reinforces the Jawa 42 Bobber’s position as a cultural marker for riders who choose individuality over convention.   The motorcycle is backed by the company’s segment-first Customer Assurance Programme, designed to support long-term ownership with reliability and peace of mind, including: 4-year/50,000-km standard warranty Extended warranty options up to 6 years One year of roadside assistance Support across 400+ sales and service touchpoints nationwide.   About Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd. Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd. was founded with a vision to reintroduce iconic motorcycle brands in India & international markets. The company currently boasts an elaborate portfolio constituting Jawa, Yezdi & BSA marquee brands. It aims to bring consumers a quintessential motorcycling lifestyle experience by co-creating exciting product and service offerings within its motorcycling ecosystem and bringing back renewed fervour into the performance-classic motorcycle market.

Cross sectoral organisations from education, gender & livelihood nonprofits, grassroots mental health organisations & caregiver collectives, philanthropies, academic institutions and more  Milestone development for India’s mental health ecosystem with member organisations from 30 States & UT joining a national alliance Advancing mental health as a national development priority towards Viksit Bharat   The India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA) today announced that it has crossed 300 member organisations across 30 states and union territories, marking a significant milestone for India’s evolving mental health ecosystem.   The India Mental Health Alliance More than a growth milestone, the development reflects a broader shift across stakeholders towards greater collaboration, shared learning, and coordinated action for mental health, which has long operated in fragmented silos. IMHA was established on the belief that meaningful progress in mental healthcare requires bringing clinical and lived experience expertise together; aided by resource mobilization from philanthropy, government and the private sector collectively.   Neha Kirpal, Co-Founder, IMHA, said, “Reaching 300 members is significant because of what it makes possible for everyone. When cross-sectoral organisations have a shared alliance to connect, share on-ground learnings across their cultural contexts, and build capacities together; the entire ecosystem becomes stronger and more effective. IMHA’s role has been to act as a catalyst and facilitator, creating the possibilities for partnerships, and pathways that enable knowledge, expertise, and support to flow more freely across the nation. This kind of collaborative infrastructure is essential to move mental health from the margins to the mainstream as a developmental priority in our journey towards Viksit Bharat.”   Over the past year, this vision has translated into a focused effort to – Connect, Convene, Collaborate, and build Capacity across the mental health ecosystem. IMHA’s key initiatives towards these goals in this past year have included:   A national member directory with QR-enabled discoverability tools for all members, funders and public institutions to connect with organisations from across India Active digital communities, including an active nationwide WhatsApp group Ongoing member engagement across geographies with regional meet ups Building members’ capacities through monthly curated sessions and consultations with global experts; themes include organisational strengthening, youth mental health, lived experience expertise, public health integration, cross-sector programming, and engagement with funders and government Together, these efforts are helping organisations discover one another, exchange knowledge, and collaborate more effectively across the country.  Building on these connections, IMHA has also prioritised convening as a core pillar of ecosystem-building by creating spaces for organisations to come together, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships. Through its ‘Connecting India for Mental Health’ series, IMHA hosted its first regional meet-up in Mumbai, with upcoming convenings planned in:   Guwahati (May 2026) Chennai (August 2026) Bangalore (December 2026) This builds on the momentum of IMHA’s first Annual Convening last year, a landmark closed-door gathering of 130+ Alliance members from across the country for deeper dialogue and partnership-building; the second edition of the Annual Convening to be announced shortly for the month of Oct/Nov 2026.  This culture of shared learning is further anchored in IMHA’s Knowledge Centre, a hub for credible, India-specific mental health resources. The platform currently hosts 300+ curated resources, including toolkits, capacity-building materials, lived experience-led resources, laws and policies, landscape reports, and data-driven insights. Designed for NGOs, funders, policy makers, students and mental health professionals; the Knowledge Centre will now expand into video-based learning from Indian experts and increased regional language content to deepen contextual relevance. Vasvi Bharat Ram, Founder Chairperson, India Mental Health Alliance, says, “A truly developed India must also be a mentally healthy India. Economic growth, educational outcomes, workforce productivity, and social cohesion are deeply linked to the mental well-being of citizens. Building this requires coordinated investment, long-term thinking, and shared responsibility across multiple fronts, from systemic capacity-building and workforce development to knowledge creation and improving the overall quality of care. Philanthropic capital, government funding, and private sector investment each have a distinct role to play to build a mental health ecosystem that is more accessible, resilient, and responsive to India’s needs.”    Therefore, IMHA is actively expanding the pool of unrestricted philanthropic capital dedicated to long-term ecosystem-building in mental health, with recent pledges from donors such as Manisha Dhawan from the Convergence Foundation of India and renowned philanthropist Dr. Pheroza Godrej.   As India moves towards 2047, IMHA’s expanding strength reflects a new, decentralised approach to mental health: one rooted in equity, shared ownership, cross sectoral collaboration; with lived experience experts and their carers at the centre of all care design.    About The India Mental Health Alliance The India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA) is a Section 8 not-for-profit organisation launched in 2023 as a partnership between Vasvi and Ashish Bharat Ram, Amaha Health and Children First. IMHA is a cross-sectoral platform working to strengthen India’s mental health ecosystem by convening stakeholders, building capacity, and catalysing collaboration at scale. As a growing national alliance of 300 cross-sectoral member organisations from 30 states & UTs, IMHA helps mobilize existing strengths, identify care gaps, and enables stronger coordination & collaboration pan-India. Its capacity-building efforts support community organisations, healthcare & educational institutions, as well as individual mental health practitioners through multi-channel knowledge sharing and learning initiatives. IMHA also hosts a growing Knowledge Centre with 300+ multilingual resources to democratise access to mental health information. Through its work, IMHA aims to mainstream mental health as a national development priority; improve quality of care; embed Lived Experience Expertise (LEE) in care design and practice; champion social justice in mental health; and mobilise greater long-term, unrestricted philanthropic capital to support systemic, scalable solutions across India. 

India ranks as the fifth most spammed country in the world, according to the latest data released by Truecaller. Indonesia tops the list, followed by Chile, Vietnam, and Brazil.   Truecaller reveals global spam report 2025   The insights are based on anonymized and aggregated data from Truecaller, which has over 500 million users globally. In 2025 alone, the platform identified more than 68 billion spam and fraud calls worldwide.   India also features prominently in regional rankings, recording a spam intensity of 66%, placing it among the top five most affected markets globally. The nature of spam calls in India reveals a strong commercial bias, with sales and telemarketing calls accounting for 36%, followed by financial services at 18%, and scams contributing 12% of all spam activity.   Globally, the drivers of spam vary significantly by region. In Indonesia and Mexico, over 40% of spam calls originate from financial institutions such as banks and lenders. Chile stands out with debt collection accounting for 38% of spam calls -the highest concentration of a single category worldwide. Meanwhile, in Brazil and Nigeria, telecom-related calls dominate, often blurring the line between legitimate communication and fraud.   These patterns highlight a growing global concern: as automated spam continues to scale, trust in unknown calls is rapidly declining.   “The scale of what this data shows should concern everyone. Fraud, impersonation, and scams are affecting people’s daily lives in a way we have never seen before. In some countries, most unknown calls are now spam – that is a fundamental breakdown in how communication works. Our mission is to build trust in communication, and in 2026, we are focused on stopping fraud before it reaches people,” said Rishit Jhunjhunwala, CEO of Truecaller.   On March 31, 2026, Truecaller surpassed 500 million monthly active users globally, with more than 150 million users outside India. The complete report, including the full top 10 rankings and detailed regional insights, is available at the Truecaller Insights page.   About Truecaller Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for 500 million active users worldwide, with more than one billion downloads since launch and 68 billion spam and fraud calls identified in 2025 alone. The company is headquartered in Stockholm and has been publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since October 2021.   For more information, visit www.truecaller.com.

There’s a meaningful shift underway in how luxury homebuyers across NCR are making their choices. The decision is no longer just about upgrading to a larger apartment or a more premium address; it’s about rethinking where and how they want to live. Many are moving away from dense, central pockets that once defined prestige, toward more planned, open environments that offer a sense of calm and balance.   Noida Expressway: Redefining NCR’s luxury landscape through low-density living, expansive greenery, and world-class connectivity It’s this shift in what people are looking for that naturally brings the Noida Expressway into the conversation. What draws attention here isn’t just new supply, but the consistency of planning: sectors that feel intentional, roads that don’t feel overburdened, and a rhythm of development that allows daily life to unfold with far less friction. Without needing direct comparisons, the difference is easy to sense: this is less about navigating density and more about inhabiting a space that feels designed for how people actually want to live. What’s also working in the Expressway’s favour is a growing sense of trust—something that goes beyond the usual infrastructure checklist. The Noida–Greater Noida Expressway has been around long enough for people to see how the corridor has evolved, making it easier to believe in what’s coming next. According to Anarock, the average residential price in Noida was approximately Rs 4,795 per sq. ft. in 2020. By Q1 2025, that figure had risen to Rs 9,200 per sq. ft., representing nearly 92% growth. Greater Noida performed even stronger at 98%, outpacing the broader NCR average of 81%. The newly inaugurated Noida International Airport adds to that confidence, not just as a travel hub but as a signal that this side of the NCR is only going to become more relevant over time. Even metro expansions play into this perception; they don’t just reduce travel time, they make the area feel more connected and within reach in a very real way. For many luxury buyers today, the decision isn’t based on what the neighbourhood offers at this moment, but on what it promises to become, and increasingly, the Noida Expressway seems to answer that with quiet assurance. In pockets like Sector 150 Noida and Sector 128 Noida, the focus isn’t just on taller towers or striking skylines, but on how much space is left around them. Wider greens, walking tracks, sports facilities, and a more open layout start to shape the experience of living here. It feels less compressed, more breathable. Moreover, the kind of buyer this corridor is attracting also says a lot about where the demand is coming from. HNIs and NRI buyers are leaning toward developments that offer a certain level of management, security, and brand assurance—homes they can trust even from a distance. Then there’s a more globally exposed professional segment that is drawn to smart features, wellness-led amenities, and a sense of community. Rohan Agrawal, a mid-30s professional, had been scanning options across NCR for a while. “I was looking at multiple pockets, but something didn’t quite add up,” he says. “Gurugram had everything on paper, but it felt too crowded every time I visited. Central Noida was convenient, but the density wasn’t what I wanted long term.” His perspective shifted when he began exploring the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway.” “What worked for me was the ease of getting around—reaching other parts of NCR didn’t feel like a task anymore,” he explains. He found himself spending more time around Noida Sector 150, where the difference became more tangible. “There’s a lot more open space, more greenery—it just feels less packed and easier to live in day to day.” For Rohan, the decision gradually became clearer. “It wasn’t one single factor. It was how connectivity, space, and a more balanced pace of life all came together in one place.” Another way to read the market’s direction is through the kind of developers choosing to deepen their presence here. When established names commit to a corridor, it usually reflects a certain confidence in how the area will evolve as a place to live. In that context, Prateek Canary in Noida Sector 150 offers a clear example. The project has been envisioned as a low-density, super-premium development, where the emphasis is on space, openness, and a more elevated living experience. It aligns closely with what this micro-market is coming to represent: lush green surroundings, uninterrupted views, and a quieter, more refined pace of life. With Prateek Canary already contributing to the micro-market’s evolving premium character, the group is planning to come up with an ultra-luxury development, which is likely to uplift the luxury narrative here. What’s unfolding along the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway is part of a broader shift in how luxury is being understood across NCR. In that sense, the growing interest in this corridor isn’t just about market momentum. It reflects a changing urban aspiration, where long-term livability is starting to matter more than where a location once stood in the hierarchy.

Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, partnered with the Calvin Harris India Tour 2026 as the hydration partner across three key cities – Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.   Bisleri Partners with Calvin Harris India Tour 2026 as Hydration Partner   Known for curating high-energy and large-scale live experiences, the Sunburn and BookMyShow Live brought one of the world’s most celebrated DJs and producers to India, delivering an immersive showcase of music, scale, and spectacle. The tour witnessed thousands of attendees across the three cities. Through this collaboration, Bisleri enhanced the overall concert experience by ensuring seamless access to trusted hydration during high-consumption moments.   This association reflects Bisleri’s continued focus on being present at marquee cultural and entertainment platforms that resonate with young, dynamic audiences. By integrating into one of the year’s most anticipated music tours, the brand reinforced its commitment to supporting elevated lifestyle experiences while staying rooted in reliability and accessibility.   Speaking on the association, Tushar Malhotra, Director of Sales and Marketing, Bisleri International, said,  “The Calvin Harris tour represents the kind of high-energy, large-format experience that is redefining India’s live entertainment landscape. To ensure every fan stays energised, Bisleri provides free hydration across the venue, while Vedica brings an elevated, premium layer to the overall environment. We are setting a new benchmark for how global music acts are experienced in India by integrating world-class hydration into the very fabric of the event.”   Bisleri had a strong on-ground presence across all venues, with strategically placed hydration and retail touchpoints designed to cater to large audiences efficiently. The brand deployed multiple Vedica carts alongside a network of Bisleri hydration stations, ensuring seamless access to drinking water throughout the experience. The brand’s integration across the tour focused on convenience, visibility, and delivering a seamless consumer experience throughout the event.   The partnership was led by Bisleri, with the tour marking a key highlight of the collaboration.   About Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country’s largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 114 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water.   Bisleri International has a strong presence with 128 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Rev, Bisleri Spyci Jeera, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform – Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep.   The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation, and sustainability.   For more information on Bisleri International, our people, brands, and OSR initiatives, visit www.bisleri.com.  

The countdown to the first Monday in May has begun, and while the Met Gala guest list is famously kept under lock and key, there is a special reason for Hyderabad to be excited. Local philanthropist and business leader Sudha Reddy is reportedly heading back to the red carpet for fashion’s biggest night.   From the heart of Hyderabad to the steps of the Met – carrying the legacy of Indian couture in every stitch   This year, the gala draws inspiration from the Costume Art exhibition, which highlights 5,000 years of style through 400 unique objects. With a dress code of Fashion Is Art, guests are challenged to treat their attire as an embodied masterpiece, drawing inspiration from the long-standing relationship between the dressed body and the world of art.   Reddy is known for using her global platform to highlight Indian culture. In the past, she has worn stunning designs by Falguni Shane Peacock and Tarun Tahiliani. This year, the theme is “Fashion Is Art,” and insiders say she is looking to collaborate with Indian icons like Sabyasachi Mukherjee or Manish Malhotra.   “Her goal is always to showcase the beauty of Indian textiles and jewelry,” says a source close to Reddy. “This isn’t just about a party; it’s about making sure Indian craftsmanship is seen by the entire world.”   Reddy’s trip to New York follows a busy year representing India at major events, including the Paris Olympics, the Cannes Film Festival, and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. When she isn’t on the red carpet, she is a director at Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) and heads the Sudha Reddy Foundation on charitable projects.   The gala, set for Monday, May 4, 2026, will be one of the most star-studded in history. This year’s co-chairs include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams, with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos serving as lead sponsors.   Reddy will join roughly 450 global stars, including Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa, to celebrate the relationship between clothing and art. As the world watches the famous steps of the Met, Hyderabad will be watching one of its own take her place among the global elite.

Many graduates step out of university unprepared for the realities of the workplace. In early 2026, an initiative across Tamil Nadu and Bengaluru set out to change that – not through lengthy courses, but through a practical, hands-on approach to job readiness. Through a CSR partnership with HDFC ERGO, The Art of Living Social Projects launched the Employability & Workplace Readiness Program under its Vidya project. Designed as a 20-hour intervention with real impact, the programme equipped young graduates with the skills they actually need at work.    Future-ready in progress The Gap We All Acknowledge, but Rarely Address Well India produces millions of graduates each year. Yet employers keep pointing to the same issue: A degree doesn’t necessarily translate into workplace readiness. Students often struggle with:   Communication Financial awareness Workplace expectations Work stress and pressure This programme didn’t sidestep the problem – it went straight at it. Not just training. Preparation for real life. What set the programme apart was its emphasis on application over theory. It did not treat employability as a checklist; it approached it as a mindset, preparing students not just to secure jobs, but to handle them effectively.  Less lecturing. More doing – role plays, discussions, real-world scenarios. Students engaged in:   Stress management through breathing, meditation, and mindfulness Professional communication and interpersonal skills Workplace discipline and productivity Basics of banking, insurance, and financial planning Sales, negotiation, and relationship management Small Programme. Real Reach. The target was 400 students. The outcome: 370 trained in Tamil Nadu, and 31 in Karnataka. One striking detail: 67% of participants were women, reflecting strong female participation in skill-building initiatives.   Students came from diverse academic backgrounds – BBA, B.Com, BA, and BSc – but shared a common need: clarity and confidence about stepping into the workforce.   What Actually Changed The numbers matter. The shifts matter more. Students reported:   Greater confidence in speaking and presenting A clearer understanding of money and financial planning Enhanced resilience (stress management) through simple, proven breathing techniques  Increased self-awareness and discipline A realistic view of workplace expectations For someone stepping into their first job, that’s transformative. Working within constraints Looking Ahead As India continues to grapple with the employability gap, scalable, focused interventions like this offer a way forward. Because bridging the gap between education and employment doesn’t always require reinventing the system. Sometimes, it just means preparing people better for the world they’re about to enter. About The Art of Living Social Projects  Inspired by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living Social Projects operates across India in collaboration with the Government of India, leading corporates, and local communities. The organisation undertakes large-scale initiatives in water conservation, natural farming, afforestation, environmental protection, free education, women’s empowerment, and rural development, among other focus areas.  To learn more about these initiatives or explore CSR partnerships, visit: Best NGO for CSR projects in India Follow: www.instagram.com/artofliving.sp/ Like:  www.facebook.com/artoflivingsocialprojects Post: x.com/artofliving_sp Message: www.linkedin.com/showcase/artofliving-sp

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), will convene senior finance leaders, global experts and strategic partners in Bengaluru from May 12 to 14, 2026, for a three-day series of engagements focused on how the accounting and finance profession will evolve in the years ahead. Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, the events will bring together decision-makers from across finance, public accounting and policy sectors to examine shifts in governance, capital allocation, skills and regulation, and to define what the profession must do to continue to lead.   Mark Koziel, CEO, AICPA and CIMA   The programme will be led by Mark Koziel, CEO, AICPA and CIMA, whose India visit includes keynote addresses across all three days, alongside participation from global and regional leaders including Tom Hood, Executive Vice President, Business Engagement and Growth, AICPA and CIMA; and Venkkat Ramanan, Regional Vice President Asia Pacific, AICPA and CIMA.   Offering a broader view on the convening, Mark Koziel, CEO, AICPA and CIMA noted, “India stands at a point where finance leaders are expected to interpret complexity with precision and act with conviction. Bringing together senior professionals and global perspectives in Bengaluru allows for candid exchange on risk oversight, performance measurement and the application of emerging technologies in finance and accounting. These engagements are designed to shape and develop the profession’s capabilities to meet emerging business and client needs.”   Venkkat Ramanan FCMA CGMA, Regional Vice President Asia Pacific, AICPA and CIMA added, “Every conversation I have with our members in India comes back to the same thing – they want to lead, not just keep pace. That ambition reflects the right mindset, and AICPA and CIMA are primed to match it with the relevant skills the profession now demands. These events will drive this further.”   The Bengaluru convening is part of AICPA and CIMA’s ongoing engagement with the Indian market, working with members, employers and institutions to support the profession’s development and respond to shifts in technology, regulation and business models. Central to this is RISE2040, a global, multi-year initiative combining research, thought leadership, digital platforms and practitioner networks to shape how the profession will evolve over the next 15 years, building on programmes like the CPA Vision Project and Horizons 2025 to strengthen its role in strategic decision-making and long-term value creation.   Three days of senior–level engagement in Bengaluru The series opens on May 12 with the CFO Summit, a closed-door working session for CFOs and senior finance leaders in India, structured as a tightly choreographed research and foresight programme focused on producing measurable decisions, governance models and new metrics of value for participants to take back to their organisations. The afternoon will begin with a keynote by Koziel setting the global context for the profession’s shift from historical measurement to decision intelligence, followed by moderated roundtable discussions on how finance functions are becoming forward-looking, how capital is being managed through economic and technological transition, and how fiduciary responsibility is expanding across ethics, regulation and artificial intelligence. Discussions will address themes including anticipatory finance, data governance as a control framework, valuation in transition environments, sustainability-linked financial metrics and emerging regulatory expectations, concluding with a curated dinner to strengthen relationships across India’s senior finance leadership community, with around 50 senior leaders expected.   On May 13, the RISE2040 Conference will bring together members, employers, public accounting leaders and partners for a full-day exchange on the future direction of the profession. The event is positioned as AICPA and CIMA’s flagship gathering in India. The conference will focus on how the profession is preparing for the next decade, with emphasis on capability, market structure and the evolving role of finance, opening with a keynote from Koziel and recognition of leading employers in India contributing to finance talent. Sessions will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping finance roles and decision-making, and take a detailed look at the Global Capability Centre ecosystem in India and its next phase of growth. The agenda will further address developments across auditing, accounting and tax from a US–India perspective, alongside discussions on advocacy priorities and the long-term capability agenda.   The final day, May 14, will feature the Major Firms Group Partner Council Meeting, a focused engagement with a select group of strategic partners. The session will include a keynote address by Koziel and facilitated discussions aimed at aligning priorities, strengthening collaboration and advancing shared objectives for the profession. The day will also include media interactions, leadership briefings and meetings with accounting firms and employers, forming part of the broader engagement during the India visit.   About AICPA and CIMA The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), is one of the world’s largest professional bodies for accounting and finance professionals. Formed in 2017, it brings together the capabilities and legacy of both organisations to support the profession across more than 150 countries and territories, with a combined network of over 580,000 members, candidates and registrants.   AICPA is the world’s largest member association for the CPA profession, responsible for setting ethical, attestation, and private company auditing standards in the United States and for developing the Uniform CPA Examination. CIMA is the world’s leading professional body of management accountants and works closely with employers to equip finance professionals with the skills required for business leadership and strategic decision-making. Together, these organisations contribute to a global framework that supports both public accounting and management accounting disciplines.