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As Fortis Hospital Kalyan marks its 20th year of healthcare services in the Kalyan-Dombivli-Ambernath region, the hospital yesterday inaugurated its newly upgraded Emergency Department. Unveiled by Shri. Abhinav Goel (IAS), Municipal Commissioner, Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation, Dr S. Narayani, Business Head-Fortis Hospitals Maharashtra, Dr Ashutosh Pandey, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Kalyan and Dr Sudhir Gore, Head – Trauma & Emergency Services, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, the department is one of the most advanced emergency care facilities in the region.   Upgraded Emergency Department unveiled at Fortis Hospital Kalyan by (L) Dr Pate, Dr Manoj, Dr Patil, Dr Pandey, KDMC’s Mr Goel (IAS), Dr S. Narayani, Dr Gore & Dr Mahajan   Over 20 years, the specialists at Fortis Hospital Kalyan’s Emergency Department managed over 60,000 emergencies. The department’s emergency case mix includes 33% medical emergencies, 31% cardiac emergencies, 24% surgical emergencies, and 12% neurological emergencies reflecting the full spectrum of regional emergencies. Every case has contributed to a growing understanding of how emergencies unfold in this region, this includes insights into when they peak, how they present, and how fast they escalate. This extensive clinical experience has shaped the redesign of the new Emergency Department, prioritizing rapid triage, bedside diagnostics, and multidisciplinary coordination during time-sensitive situations.   The upgraded department’s four emergency beds and one negative pressure isolation room are designed to handle the full spectrum of emergencies. The resuscitation bays are each equipped with continuous cardiac monitoring, ventilation, and defibrillation capabilities. Direct connectivity to the Cath Lab and ICU ensures that every critical intervention begins at the bedside, not after a transfer. The department is further supported by a digital triage system with a real-time bed management dashboard to improve emergency response efficiency.   The Emergency Department brings together emergency specialists, cardiologists, neurologists, trauma experts, and critical care specialists to manage a wide spectrum of emergencies including heart attack, stroke, trauma, septic shock, Pulmonary Embolism, snake bite, rail/ road trauma, cardiac arrest, etc.   Matching the ambition of the upgraded department, Fortis Hospital Kalyan simultaneously announced Code QRT 2.0, an initiative that takes emergency preparedness beyond the hospital walls and into the city. The first phase of Code QRT, hosted in 2025, trained primary care physicians across Kalyan-Dombivali to identify and stabilise critical patients before transfer. Code QRT 2.0 takes that foundation and builds a network around it. Fifteen key hospitals across Kalyan-Dombivali, identified by Fortis Hospital Kalyan, will now be a part of a coordinated emergency response system, connecting emergency physicians, specialists, first responders, and neighbouring facilities into a single, seamless chain of care. The goal of the initiative is simple; no critical patient should fall through the gap between one facility & the next and receive adequate treatment within the golden hour.   Shri. Abhinav Goel (IAS), Municipal Commissioner, Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation, who graced the inauguration ceremony said, “Kalyan has always been a city of arrivals. People come here for work, for opportunity, for a better life. Today, this city is home to millions, and as it grows, it cannot have gaps in its emergency infrastructure. Fortis Hospital Kalyan has been a pillar of healthcare for two decades, and will continue to be a caregiver for the next two. Yesterday’s inauguration tells every resident, old and new, that this city is not just growing outward. It is growing stronger from within.”   Speaking about the launch, Dr. Ashutosh Pandey, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, said, “The launch of the upgraded Emergency Department marks 20yrs of saving and enriching the lives of people across Kalyan. Over the years, emergency care requirements across the region have evolved significantly, both in scale and complexity. The upgraded department reflects every lesson we’ve learned and is built for speed and precision. Code QRT 2.0 multiplies those learnings across 15 partner hospitals the Kalyan-Dombivali region, creating a network where emergency stabilisation, referral, and access to definitive care happen without delay. Together, these two initiatives represent our strongest commitment yet to the communities we serve.”   Commenting on the hospital’s departments clinical outcomes, Dr. Sudhir Gore, Head – Trauma & Emergency Services, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, said, “Every design decision in this department traces back to a real patient, a real emergency, and a real lesson. Over the years, our teams have consistently focused on building a protocol-driven emergency response system to deliver outcomes exceeding international benchmarks. We have achieved door-to-balloon times as low as 28 minutes in a patient that had suffered a heart attack, against the global benchmark of 90 minutes. Similarly, we have achieved door-to-needle time of 15 minutes in a patient who had suffered a stroke.”    Highlighting the larger vision behind the expansion, Dr. S. Narayani, Business Head – Fortis Hospitals Maharashtra, said, “Kalyan is one of the fastest growing urban centres in this region, and Fortis Hospital Kalyan is growing with it. Yesterday’s inauguration is the beginning of the next chapter of healthcare in the city. Emergency care is where hospitals prove their commitment, and we intend to keep ours for the next two decades as well.”   The inauguration also featured leading specialists associated with the hospital’s emergency response ecosystem, including Dr. Zakia Khan, Director – Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Rakesh Lalla, Additional Director – Neurology; Dr. Vivek Mahajan, Director – Structural Cardiology; and Dr. Manoj Kumar, Consultant – Emergency Medicine, Dr Sandeep Patil – Chief Intensivist, alongside the hospital’s emergency and critical care leadership teams. For nearly two decades, Fortis Hospital Kalyan has ensured that patients with critical emergencies does not have to leave the city to seek medical intervention. With Code QRT 2.0 Fortis Hospital Kalyan brings advanced emergency intervention closer to of communities that need it.   About IHH Healthcare (IHH) IHH is a leading multinational healthcare provider shaping the future of care. Driven by our aspiration to Care. For Good., we unite medical excellence and innovation, pushing boundaries through our trusted brands such as Acibadem, Gleneagles, Fortis, Island, Mount Elizabeth, Pantai, Parkway and Prince Court. Across 10 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Türkiye, India and Greater China, our 70,000-strong

Andamanda Phuket, the island’s largest water park, spanning over 100,000 square meters, is inspired by Thai mythology and the Andaman Sea. A proud recipient of the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025 and ranked among the Trip Best Global Top 100 Family- Friendly Attractions, Andamanda delivers a world-class tropical experience for thrill-seeker families and leisure travellers alike.   Andamanda Phuket – where thrills, culture, flavours, and family memories come together for a world-class experience unlike anything back home 25 Attractions. 36 Slides. Zero Dull Moments. Spread across five iconic zones inspired by Thai mythology, Andamanda offers something for every kind of visitor:   36 slide lanes, from heart-pounding drops to family-friendly twists, the most in Phuket. Southeast Asia’s longest lazy river- 550 metres of pure relaxation winding through tropical scenery. A 10,000m² wave pool- generating waves up to 3 metres high. Prepare to get knocked off your feet. Private cabanas & water villas- with air conditioning and restrooms, for those who like their downtime in style. Dedicated kids’ zones- with lifeguards and age-appropriate splash areas, so the little ones have their own adventure.   More Than Slides – A Living Cultural Experience Andamanda brings Thai heritage to life every single day. Daily live entertainment includes a Muay Thai showcase and “The Story of Andamanda”–a breathtaking live performance of music, dance, and Thai folklore that you will not find in any other water park in the world. The park’s mythological sculptures, traditional architecture, and five legend-themed zones make every corner worth exploring and photographing.   Food for Every Taste Andamanda’s dining options are built with all guests in mind. You will find authentic Thai classics alongside international favourites, plus vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free options. Indian favourites are also well-represented: chicken and vegetable samosas, butter chicken, and fragrant biryani keep the whole family happy and energised. With multiple restaurants spread across the park, a great meal is always close by.   Tickets and Visitor Information Tickets are available online via the official website at andamanda.com. Advance booking is recommended to ensure availability and access to the best available rates. A full day here never feels long enough. Andamanda keeps the energy high from morning until closing. www.andamandaphuket.com www.linkedin.com/company/andamandaphuket www.facebook.com/Andamandaphuket www.instagram.com/andamandaphuket/

Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, today formally released the INDIANPSU Diary & Directory – 2026 at a simple ceremony held in New Delhi.   Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal & Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey released INDIANPSU Diary & Directory 2026 in New Delhi with Editor-in-Chief Vivek Avasthi Hon’ble Minister Shri Dubey unveiled the publication in the presence of Vivek Avasthi, Editor-in-Chief of indianpsu.com and Founder of White Dolphin Media. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister appreciated the efforts of White Dolphin Media in compiling an extensive and insightful repository of information on India’s Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). He described the publication as a significant contribution to the PSU ecosystem. “I have gone through the data provided in the publication which is humungous and this will be a ready reckoner for Public Sector Undertakings, MSMEs, vendors of PSUs and students at large,” the Minister said. The INDIANPSU Diary & Directory – 2026 brings together first-hand and updated data in a single, comprehensive booklet, aimed at enhancing accessibility and awareness about PSUs among stakeholders and the general public. The foreword of the directory has been authored by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighting the importance and relevance of the publication for the sector. The diary-cum-directory is not intended for commercial sale and will be distributed on a complimentary basis across Public Sector Undertakings and associated stakeholders. A digital version of the publication will also be made available on the official platforms of White Dolphin Media — indianpsu.com and indianpsucsr.com. The data will be updated periodically to ensure it remains current and reflective of developments within the PSU landscape. About White Dolphin Media White Dolphin Media has steadily emerged as a niche yet influential player in India’s media and communications landscape, particularly in the domain of Public Sector Undertakings and policy advocacy. Founded by Vivek Avasthi, the organization combines deep editorial expertise with strategic communication capabilities, catering to both government and corporate stakeholders. Over the years, it has built a strong reputation for credible reporting, sector-focused insights, and high-impact content dissemination through its flagship platform indianpsu.com. The firm also engages in media advisory, government liaison, and content-driven campaigns, helping organizations effectively communicate their initiatives. With expanding digital footprints and upcoming platforms like indianpsucsr.com, White Dolphin Media continues to strengthen its role as a knowledge hub for PSU-related developments in India.

Aman Tea Group commemorated International Tea Day through a large-scale initiative conducted across more than 50 locations, bringing together growers, workers, and tea communities in a collective effort to recognise the people behind the industry while reinforcing the importance of sustainability and responsible tea cultivation.   Rajeev Baid, Managing Director at Aman Tea Group, highlighting the importance of sustainability, safe farming practices, and supporting tea growing communities   The initiative focused on honouring small growers and tea workers who play a critical role in sustaining the tea ecosystem, while also encouraging conversations around safe farming practices, quality awareness, and the long-term future of the industry.   As part of its ongoing commitment towards responsible tea cultivation, Aman Tea Group has been consistently engaging with growers and farming communities across tea producing regions, particularly in West Bengal, to create greater awareness around sustainable farming practices and the importance of safe tea production at the source.   The programmes organised on International Tea Day reflected this year’s global focus on strengthening livelihoods and advancing sustainability across the tea sector.   Speaking on the occasion, Rajeev Baid said, “Tea has always been deeply connected to people and communities. Behind every cup are thousands of growers, workers, and families whose contribution often goes unseen. International Tea Day is an important reminder to recognise and appreciate their role in shaping the industry. At Aman Tea Group, we believe sustainability is not just a conversation for the future, but a responsibility that begins today at the ground level. Supporting safe farming practices, building awareness among growers, and strengthening the ecosystem around tea are essential for ensuring the long-term future of the industry.”   Over the years, Aman Tea Group has continued to focus on building stronger engagement with growers and tea communities while encouraging practices that support both quality and sustainability.   The company reiterated that the future of tea will increasingly depend not only on production and market demand, but also on how responsibly the industry approaches cultivation, community development, and environmental stewardship.   About Aman Tea Group Aman Tea Group is a diversified tea enterprise engaged across tea production, sourcing, manufacturing, and brand building. Through its associated brands and tea estates, the group continues to focus on quality, sustainability, and creating differentiated tea experiences while remaining deeply connected to the roots of the industry.

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, announced the expansion of its Philips Smart Light Hub (SLH) network across India as consumers are increasingly adopting smart and connected home solutions for convenience, personalization and energy efficiency. This marks a coordinated, pan-India rollout of new experience stores aimed at strengthening the company’s retail footprint across key markets.   Signify Expands Philips Smart Light Hub Network Across India to 345 Stores   As part of this expansion, key Smart Light Hub launches are scheduled across cities including Noida, Delhi, Sonipat, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Raipur, Bareilly, Solan, Vijayawada, Madhyamgram and other markets throughout the month. This expansion reflects Signify’s continued focus on bringing advanced lighting solutions closer to customers through an integrated retail experience. The Smart Light Hubs are designed to cater to evolving consumer needs by offering a comprehensive portfolio of lighting solutions across categories.   Signify Expands Philips Smart Light Hub Network Across India to 345 Stores   Commenting on the announcement, C Arun Kumar, Head of Consumer Business – Signify, Greater India, said, “Indian consumers today are increasingly viewing lighting as an extension of their lifestyle and home design choices. As homes become more connected, personalized and experience-led, we are seeing a growing demand for smart, aesthetic and design-forward lighting solutions that enhance both ambience and everyday living. With a new Smart Light Hub being inaugurated almost every two days this month, the rapid expansion underlines both the growing demand for smarter home experiences and our focus on strengthening consumer access to innovative lighting solutions across India. Through these hubs, consumers will discover lighting solutions that blend technology, design and personalization, while helping us strengthen our connection with the next generation of homeowners seeking smarter and more meaningful living experiences.“   Signify Expands Philips Smart Light Hub Network Across India to 345 Stores   Philips Smart Light Hub is designed to offer customers immersive experience, enabling them to explore a wide range of lighting solutions across decorative, functional and smart lighting categories. This rollout sets the foundation for the next phase of growth, with a sharper focus on how customers discover and experience lighting across formats and cities.   About Signify Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals and consumers. We proudly bring to market the world’s best lighting brands, from Signify, Philips, Philips Hue, Signify Interact, Philips Dynalite, Color Kinetics and many more. Our advanced products, connected systems and services unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. In 2025, we had sales of EUR 5.8 billion, approximately 27,000 employees, and a presence in over 70 markets. We are in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and hold the EcoVadis Platinum rating. News and updates from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page.

India’s love affair with sport utility vehicles is one of the most documented stories in the country’s automotive industry. The Cars24 and Team BHP Gears of Growth 2025 report confirms that this shift has reached the used car market as well, with SUV share climbing from 15 percent in 2023 to 32 percent in 2025. And yet, when it comes to the top 10 most-bought used cars in India, only one SUV makes the cut. The Hyundai Creta, ranked ninth with a 2.05 percent share, stands alone.   Cars24 x Team BHP Gears of Growth 2025 Report   The report frames this as one of the more interesting tensions in India’s used car market in 2025. As it notes, compact SUVs are gaining ground but remain a secondary choice, with Creta at number nine reflecting growing aspiration without yet challenging hatchback dominance.   The hatchback wall the Creta is up against To understand why only one SUV has cracked the top 10, it helps to look at what is occupying the rest of it. The Gears of Growth 2025 report lists Maruti Swift at the top with a 4.93 percent share, followed by Wagon R at 3.47 percent and Hyundai i10 at 3.46 percent. Honda City sits at fourth, Swift Dzire at fifth, Baleno at sixth, Grand i10 at seventh and Elite i20 at eighth. After Creta at ninth, the Renault Kwid closes the list at tenth.   Seven of the top 10 are hatchbacks. Two are sedans. Just one is an SUV. The report describes hatchbacks as the backbone of India’s used car market, with the Swift, Wagon R and i10 leading the charts thanks to their reliability, practicality and low running costs. These are the qualities that translate most directly into used car demand, and they sit at the heart of why the SUV revolution has been slower to flow into resale than into new car sales.   Why Creta is the SUV that broke through The Creta’s presence in the top 10 is not accidental. The Gears of Growth 2025 report places the Creta on a second, more selective list as well: the country’s premium used car set. According to the report, premium used car demand is led by models such as Creta, City, Nexon and Elite i20, indicating a strong appetite for feature-rich vehicles.   This dual presence, both in the volume top 10 and in the premium list, makes the Creta something of a category translator. It is the SUV that has crossed over from aspiration to actual transaction volume. The report attributes this kind of premium pull to feature depth, safety credentials and brand trust emerging as key decision drivers in premium used car purchases. The Creta, having been one of India’s most-bought new SUVs for years, naturally has the scale and brand equity to dominate this corner of the used market.   The aspiration gap, and what it tells us The interesting question the Gears of Growth 2025 report surfaces is why other SUVs have not joined Creta in the top 10. Body type data shows that SUVs have moved from 15 percent share in 2023 to 19 percent in 2024 and 32 percent in 2025, a near-doubling in two years. Sedans, over the same period, have collapsed from 28 percent to 16 percent. The shift is real and rapid. But it is not yet translating into a multi-SUV presence at the top of the model rankings.   Part of the answer lies in the way used car markets work. New cars become used cars only after a few years of ownership, and the recent SUV boom in India is still working its way through the resale cycle. The report flags this directly in its analysis of average selling prices, noting that one of the factors pushing ASP upward is the supply constraints in newer vehicles, with limited availability of lightly-used, recent model-year cars. SUV demand, in other words, is running ahead of SUV supply in the used car market.   What this means for the Indian auto industry The Creta’s position as the sole SUV in India’s top 10 used cars list is a useful corrective to the assumption that the SUV wave has comprehensively rewritten Indian car buying. Hatchbacks still account for 52 percent of total volume. Sedans hold 16 percent. SUVs, despite their headline growth, are at 32 percent in aggregate but represented by only one model at the top of the rankings.   This points to two parallel realities. The first is that aspiration in India’s used car market is moving quickly, and SUVs are likely to occupy more slots in the top 10 in the years ahead as today’s new SUVs become tomorrow’s used cars. The second is that the practical, value-driven hatchback remains the structural foundation of the market. The Gears of Growth 2025 report captures the moment when both realities sit in clear, measurable balance. For now, the Creta stands as the bridge between these two worlds, the one SUV that has crossed over into the volume top 10.

TaskUs (Nasdaq: TASK), a leading provider of outsourced digital services that power the companies shaping the future, has been honored at the prestigious Times Business Awards held in New Delhi. The company received the award for ‘Powering AI-Led CX Evolution and Innovation’, recognizing its contribution to advancing customer experience through technology-led innovation and AI-enabled operations.   Sapna Bhambani, Senior Vice President of Operations and Country Lead, TaskUs India and Rohit Kapoor, Vice President, Human Resources, TaskUs India at the Times Business Awards 2026   Organized by The Times Group, the awards celebrate organizations that are redefining business excellence through innovation, leadership and impact across industries. The recognition highlights TaskUs’ continued focus on helping global brands navigate rapidly evolving customer expectations through intelligent, agile and scalable digital solutions.   As businesses increasingly embrace AI to drive efficiency and transformation, customer experience has emerged as a key differentiator. TaskUs has remained focused on combining advanced technologies with human expertise to deliver high-value support across trust and safety, digital customer experience and AI operations. The company’s approach reflects a broader industry shift towards AI-enabled service models that prioritize both innovation and responsible execution.   The recognition also reinforces India’s growing role in the future of AI-powered business services. With a strong talent ecosystem and expanding digital capabilities across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, India continues to emerge as a strategic hub for next-generation customer experience and operational excellence.   Commenting on the recognition, Sapna Bhambani, Senior Vice President of Operations and Country Lead, TaskUs India said, “This recognition reflects the momentum of an industry that is rapidly evolving through AI and innovation. At TaskUs, we believe the future of customer experience and complex business operations will be shaped by organizations that can successfully combine technology with human insight and empathy. As businesses adapt to changing customer expectations and increasing digital complexity, our focus remains on building agile, intelligent and people-centric solutions that create meaningful impact for clients across the world. We remain committed to driving innovation responsibly while continuing to invest in talent, capability and growth across India.”   This recognition marks another milestone in TaskUs’ journey of enabling digitally driven transformation for global enterprises. India is the second largest operations base for TaskUs with more than 15,000 teammates across 6 cities. As the company continues to expand its presence and capabilities in India, it remains focused on delivering innovative customer experience solutions while fostering a culture built on agility, inclusion and long-term growth.   About TaskUs TaskUs (Nasdaq: TASK) delivers outsourced digital services that power the companies shaping the future. By combining specialized human talent and intelligent technology, we solve complex operational challenges for global category leaders within AI, autonomous vehicles (AV), robotics, social media, financial services, healthcare, and beyond. We enable our clients to elevate their customer experience, protect their platforms, and grow their brands. For more information, visit www.taskus.com.

Redefining Occasion Fashion Through Rentals, Resale, and Circular Commerce. India’s peer-to-peer platform for premium occasion wear rentals, resale, and direct purchase.   Vyshlo, India’s newest peer-to-peer fashion rental and resale platform, today announced its public launch across India’s major metropolitan cities. The platform enables vendors and individual listers to showcase designer occasion wear, while giving customers a seamless way to discover, rent, and purchase premium fashion for weddings, festive celebrations, and special occasions — including lehengas, sarees, sherwanis, gowns, Indo-western looks, festive wear, menswear, and kids’ wear — delivered to their door, worn for the occasion, conveniently collected afterward, with professional dry cleaning included as part of the rental experience.   A Vyshlo moment — premium occasion wear for life’s most memorable celebrations Alongside peer listings, Vyshlo features exclusive designer partnerships and a dedicated Vyshlo-owned collection — giving customers access to curated, high-end occasion wear through a single, seamless platform. Designed for modern Indian consumers who seek variety, flexibility, and access to premium fashion without the burden of ownership, Vyshlo brings together occasion wear rentals, resale, and circular fashion commerce into one integrated platform. Founded after a formative experience involving a trademark dispute with its original brand, VastraLoop, Vyshlo was rebuilt from the ground up with a clear philosophy: fashion should be sold as a feeling, not a function. The name itself — Vyshlo — represents the moment something comes together. The instant a look feels exactly right, confidence rises, memories begin, and the day becomes unforgettable. “We are not in the clothing business. We are in the ‘moment’ business. Every rental, resale, or outfit discovery on Vyshlo becomes someone’s Vyshlo moment — a wedding, a celebration, a family gathering, a day they’ll remember for years,” said Founder, Vyshlo. The Market Opportunity India’s wedding and occasion wear industry is one of the largest in the world, with the wedding market alone valued at more than $50 billion annually. The average urban Indian consumer attends multiple weddings, receptions, sangeets, mehendi nights, festive celebrations, cocktail events, and family gatherings every season — each demanding a fresh and elevated look. Yet the dominant solution remains ownership: expensive garments purchased for one-time use and then stored away indefinitely. Vyshlo enters the market not merely as a utility platform, but as a modern fashion ecosystem built around what today’s customers truly value — access to extraordinary looks for specific moments, without the permanence, high cost, or wardrobe burden of ownership. The platform also enables users to monetize underutilized wardrobes through resale and rental participation, helping transform fashion from a one-time purchase into a reusable lifestyle asset. Platform Highlights Hundreds of premium designer outfits across ethnic, fusion, western, menswear, women’s wear, and kid’s wear — available for rent, resale, and direct purchase, with styles and sizes curated for every occasion. Seamless end-to-end rental experience: doorstep delivery, pickup, professional dry cleaning, and flexible durations. Curated occasion wear collections for weddings, receptions, festivals, engagement parties, cocktail nights, and destination celebrations. “Vyshlo Moments” feature tracking how many celebrations each garment has been part of — reinforcing the platform’s circular fashion philosophy. Circular fashion model enabling customers to resell premium outfits back into the marketplace, extending garment life and reducing fashion waste. Exclusive vendor partnerships and a dedicated Vyshlo-owned signature collection.   “You don’t need to own the outfit — you need the moment, the confidence, and the experience. At Vyshlo, we’re making premium fashion directly accessible to everyone,” said Founder, Vyshlo. Sustainability Vyshlo’s rental model directly addresses fashion’s overconsumption crisis. Each garment is professionally cleaned, maintained, and re-rented across dozens of occasions — extending its active life and reducing demand for fast-fashion production. At Vyshlo, sustainability is not a marketing message — it is embedded into the business model itself. US Expansion Following its nationwide India launch, Vyshlo will expand into the United States — targeting major metros including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Houston. The US launch is planned for Q4 2026. About Vyshlo Vyshlo is India’s occasion fashion platform for rentals, resale, and direct purchase of premium ethnic and occasion wear — built on the belief that memorable fashion moments should not require permanent ownership. Through an integrated circular fashion experience, customers can rent, buy, and resell designer outfits with doorstep delivery, pickup, and professional dry cleaning for rentals.   Vyshlo makes premium fashion more accessible, flexible, and sustainable, and is available on iOS, Android, and the web. Headquartered in California, USA, with India operations based in Hyderabad.   © 2026 Vyshlo. All content, trademarks, and brand assets are the exclusive property of Vyshlo. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

During the current season, Italy’s top women’s volleyball league generated more than 1.4 billion views across its digital ecosystem. The regular season alone produced over 45 million social media interactions, with an engagement rate of 2.8%. On the athletes’ own channels, that engagement rate jumps to 8.4%. LVF is now the second most-followed sports league in Italy by number of followers, with more than 1.2 million fans on its own channels.   Nicole Junkermann points to Italian volleyball as a model for scaling women’s sport in India   The league had the same players, the same clubs and the same sporting product it had always had. What changed was the infrastructure around it.   For Nicole Junkermann, founder of Gameday by NJF Holdings and the driving force behind LVF’s commercial transformation, those numbers are not primarily a story about Italian volleyball. They’re a template. And the market she thinks they apply to most directly is India.   “LVF had world-class athletes, genuine fan interest and a product that could stand up against anything in European sport. What it didn’t have was the commercial and digital machinery to capture that value. The gap between what the league was worth and what it was earning was enormous. That gap is what we invested in. India has versions of that gap in almost every women’s sport it plays.”   What the transformation looked like Gameday became LVF’s largest shareholder under a ten-year partnership structure, establishing a joint venture, Spike Media, to manage the league’s full rights package. It deployed a technology stack designed to turn passive fan attention into measurable commercial output: content automation reduced the cost and turnaround time of highlight production; a content distribution platform enabled the league to push footage and branded assets directly to clubs, athletes and sponsors; AI-powered analytics tracked how content travelled across the global social media landscape, giving sponsors precise data on what their investment generated.   The results arrived faster than the league’s own targets. LVF had set a goal of reaching one billion views across the full season. It surpassed that figure during the regular season alone, months ahead of schedule.   The Coppa Italia Final 4 illustrated what that infrastructure makes possible in practice. The event drew more than 25,000 spectators, a record for a volleyball event in Italy, supported by 38 days of pre-event social content and six embedded content creators. It was built as entertainment, not just sport.   The Indian parallel India’s women’s sport landscape shares the structural characteristics that defined LVF before Gameday’s involvement: genuine sporting quality, real audience interest and commercial infrastructure that hasn’t kept pace with either.   The Women’s Premier League offered a glimpse of what price discovery looks like when it arrives quickly. The inaugural season’s media rights valuation surprised most observers. Franchise prices followed. The entry window for low-cost exposure to Indian women’s cricket closed faster than anyone expected.   Other women’s sports are earlier on the same curve. Women’s kabaddi, volleyball and football each have growing audiences, committed athletes and leagues that have not yet built the commercial infrastructure to monetise what they have. The sporting foundations are there. The gap between what these leagues are worth and what they’re earning is, in several cases, as wide as LVF’s was before 2024.   “The economic case for women’s sport has never been a values argument. It’s a pricing argument. You invest before price discovery has happened, before sponsorship rates catch up with audience size, before media rights reflect actual demand. In Italy, that window is closing. In India, across several sports, it’s still open.”   Why the model travels The LVF transformation wasn’t dependent on Italian volleyball having unique characteristics. It was dependent on a gap between product quality and commercial capture, and on the existence of an audience that was reachable through modern digital channels.   India’s women’s sport market has both. What it additionally has is scale that Italy can’t match: the world’s largest young population, mobile-first consumption as the overwhelming default and a creator economy of enormous reach.   New leagues in India also have a structural advantage that LVF didn’t: they can be designed correctly from the outset. Mobile-first fan engagement, creator partnerships and direct-to-consumer access as the architecture from day one, rather than retrofitted onto legacy broadcast structures built for a different era.   The LVF numbers are a proof of concept. The question for India’s women’s sport is not whether the model works. It’s which leagues move first.   About Gameday by NJF Holdings Gameday by NJF Holdings is a sports investment and strategic platform founded by Nicole Junkermann. Focused on building long-term value across leagues, media and sports technology, its approach centres on structural growth, digital transformation and scalable fan ecosystems.   The platform is the largest shareholder in Italy’s professional women’s volleyball league, Lega Volley Femminile (LVF), where it is supporting league-level commercial and digital development. Gameday is also the creator of CayoTV, a next-generation sports media platform designed to expand access, engagement and modern distribution for live sport audiences.   For more information, visit gameday.team.

VinFast officially introduced the new-generation VF 8, a D-segment electric SUV featuring a range of upgrades to its technology platform, developed by VinFast’s engineering team to deliver a smoother, more convenient, and more stable driving experience.   VinFast will officially begin accepting pre-orders in Vietnam for the new-generation VF 8 through its official website and authorized dealer network nationwide starting May 27, 2026   As one of the models that helped mark VinFast’s transition toward becoming a global all-electric vehicle manufacturer, the VF 8 is the first model in the lineup to receive comprehensive upgrades in design, technology, and features, bringing notable improvements to both driving performance and overall user experience.   In terms of design and comfort, the new-generation VF 8 was developed based on the “Tech Fluid” philosophy, with the idea of integrating technology into the vehicle’s design language and everyday usability. The design emphasizes seamlessness, refinement, and a sense of motion, creating the appearance of a modern and dynamic SUV that reflects a contemporary lifestyle.   The vehicle measures 4,701 x 1,872 x 1,670 mm (length x width x height), with a wheelbase of 2,840 mm and a five-seat configuration, helping optimize cabin space and passenger comfort. A ground clearance of 170 mm, combined with 19-inch wheels, allows the new-generation VF 8 to handle a variety of driving conditions with flexibility.   At the front, the vehicle reflects a distinctly modern design language, featuring a wide gloss-black grille paired with VinFast’s signature wing-shaped daytime running lights. Large air intakes integrated into both sides of the front bumper contribute to aerodynamic efficiency while adding visual depth to the overall design.   Along the sides, the window line gradually rises toward the rear, creating a sense of movement even when the vehicle is stationary. The door panels feature smooth transitions between light and surfaces, combined with defined character lines that create changing reflections as the vehicle moves.   At the rear, the design adopts a refined minimalist approach, highlighted by large taillights integrated with VinFast’s signature V-shaped LED strip. The updated rear design contributes to aerodynamic performance while giving the vehicle a younger and more dynamic appearance.   Inside the cabin, the new-generation VF 8 features an intuitive and ergonomic layout. At the center of the dashboard is a 12.9-inch infotainment display with a clear interface integrating most vehicle controls in a user-friendly format. A secondary display behind the steering wheel provides key driving information, while the steering-column-mounted gear selector is designed to improve ease of operation.   The vehicle is equipped with dual-zone automatic climate control, integrated air ionization, and a Combi 1.0 air filter to support passenger comfort. The sport-inspired ergonomic seats include a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, while the second-row seats can recline and fold flat in a 60:40 split to increase cargo capacity when needed. The vehicle also integrates a virtual assistant supporting multiple Vietnamese dialects, along with an eight-speaker audio system for in-car entertainment.   In terms of technology and driving dynamics, the new-generation VF 8 is built on a new chassis platform featuring a suspension system equipped with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD) on both the front and rear axles. The system can adjust damping characteristics according to road conditions to reduce vibrations on rough surfaces while maintaining vehicle stability.   The new-generation VF 8 also features a newly developed electrical and electronic architecture based on the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) approach. The system architecture and control software were designed by VinFast engineers, reflecting the company’s capability to develop core vehicle technologies in-house. At the center of the system is the Central Vehicle Computer (CVC), which manages data processing and vehicle control functions to support quicker and smoother responses to driver inputs.   The vehicle is powered by an electric motor producing a maximum output of 170 kW (228 horsepower) and peak torque of 330 Nm, paired with front-wheel drive and three driving modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport. The new-generation VF 8 uses a 60.13 kWh battery pack, providing a driving range of up to 500 km on a full charge based on NEDC standards. The vehicle also supports fast charging from 10% to 70% in under 30 minutes.   Notably, the new-generation VF 8 is equipped with an Integrated Thermal Management (ITM) system independently researched, developed, and patented by VinFast. The system manages cooling and heating functions for the battery, motor, electrical system, and cabin climate control in a coordinated and efficient manner. This helps maintain stable vehicle performance, improve energy efficiency, support fast charging capability, and contribute to battery and motor durability, while maintaining cabin comfort in varying weather conditions.   In terms of safety, the new-generation VF 8 comes equipped with a comprehensive Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), including features such as Highway Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Warning, and a high-definition 360-degree camera system. The chassis structure and ADAS technologies were developed with the aim of meeting ASEAN NCAP 5-star safety standards.   VinFast will officially begin accepting pre-orders in Vietnam for the new-generation VF 8 through its official website and authorized dealer network nationwide starting May 27, 2026. The vehicle is priced at VND 999 million and comes with a warranty of seven years or 160,000 km for the vehicle, and eight years or 160,000 km for the battery, whichever comes first.   The first deliveries of the new-generation VF 8 are expected to begin in late July 2026.   About VinFast VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company is rapidly expanding its global distribution network and manufacturing capabilities with facilities in Vietnam, India, and planned operations in the United States.   The company’s Thoothukudi facility in Tamil Nadu represents a $500 million investment and will produce 150,000 vehicles annually when fully operational, creating approximately