Deloitte India And Zoho Forge A Strategic Alliance To Drive Digital Transformation For Mid-Market And Enterprise Firms

* Delivers tailored, high-impact solutions to streamline operations, drive efficiency and unlock new avenues for growth

* Provides sector-specific business solutions for healthcare, NBFCs, eCommerce and more

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (Deloitte India) has announced a strategic alliance with Zoho, a leading global technology company. This alliance is anticipated to accelerate digital transformation for mid-market and enterprise firms in India.

Currently, enterprises face multiple challenges, from rigid, complex legacy systems to time-intensive digital adoption cycles that hinder innovation and growth. With Deloitte India’s deep industry expertise and Zoho’s cloud-based solutions, the alliance aims to dismantle these barriers by delivering tailored, high-impact solutions that streamline operations, drive productivity and unlock new avenues for growth.

The collaboration will focus on providing a range of specific business solutions for sectors such as healthcare, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), eCommerce and more. This will be enabled by Zoho’s comprehensive suite of 55+ interconnected applications. These include flagship application suites such as Zoho’s finance and operations suite (accounting, travel and expense management, payroll management and inventory management solutions), CX suite (marketing, sales and customer service solutions), Zoho Analytics (business intelligence) and Zoho Creator (low-code platform for custom development and integration).

Speaking on the alliance, Vinay Prabhakar, Deloitte South Asia Sales and Alliance leader said, “The power of collaboration lies in its ability to drive meaningful transformation. As businesses navigate an increasingly digital landscape, they require agile, scalable and future-ready solutions. Our alliance with Zoho represents a commitment to co-creating tailored solutions that help enterprises modernise operations and drive long-term success. By combining Deloitte’s strategic advisory expertise with Zoho’s cloud-based technologies, we look forward to helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, enhance efficiency and build resilience for the future.”

“Enterprises operate with unique, well-defined processes that are integral to their success. Streamlining such elaborate workflows requires solutions that are flexible and customisable. The platform capabilities of our cloud portfolio—powered by low-code, no-code and pro-code options—along with Deloitte India’s industry expertise, allows for quicker creation of bespoke solutions across sectors. This approach not only ensures operational efficiency but also empowers businesses to achieve speedy ROI and scale effectively. We look forward to this collaboration," said Bishan Singh, Head - Channel Ecosystem, Zoho.

Through industry-specific solution development, and joint go-to-market strategies, Deloitte India and Zoho will empower enterprises to embrace digital transformation with confidence—delivering measurable value while augmenting efficiency and long-term resilience in a rapidly evolving business environment.

About Deloitte

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) does not provide services to clients. see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

About Zoho

With over 55 apps across nearly every major business category, Zoho Corporation is one of the world’s most prolific technology companies. Headquartered in Chennai, India, Zoho is privately held and profitable, employing more than 18,000 people worldwide. Zoho is committed to user privacy and does not rely on an ad-revenue business model. The company owns and operates its data centres, providing full oversight of customer data privacy and security. Over 100 million users globally—across hundreds of thousands of companies—trust Zoho to run their businesses, including Zoho itself. For more information, visit zoho.com

Mount Roofing & Structures Sets A New World Record In Construction

Mount Roofing & Structures Pvt Ltd today announced the establishment of a world record by constructing a 1.2 lakh sq. ft. Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) in just 64 hours at KIADB Industrial Area, Sira, Tumkur, Karnataka. This record has been awarded by the World Book of Records Limited, UK, an organization that catalogs and verifies extraordinary records across the world with authentic certification.

The Presentation Ceremony was graced by Shri M.B. Patil, Hon'ble Minister for Large & Medium Scale Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, as the Chief Guest.

“This award would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment shown by our team,” said Shri Sher Singh, Managing Director, Mount Roofing and Construction, Pvt. Ltd.  “We are privileged to receive such a globally recognized, prestigious award and are thankful to the World Book of Records for this honour.  This record-breaking achievement underscores the potential of PEB technology in revolutionizing industrial construction, ensuring speed, efficiency, and sustainability.” he added.

Karnataka – The Pinnacle of India’s Industrial and Technological Supremacy

Karnataka has once again demonstrated its dominance in India’s industrial revolution with a groundbreaking achievement—the fastest construction of a 1.2 lakh sq. ft. Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) in just 64 hours at KIADB Industrial Area, Sira, Tumkur. This record-breaking feat underscores the state’s leadership in cutting-edge infrastructure and rapid construction capabilities. With a strong foundation in engineering excellence, evolving technology, and innovative construction methodologies, Karnataka continues to set benchmarks in industrial growth. Home to advanced manufacturing and technological advancements, the state is driving the future of high-speed, precision-driven infrastructure, reaffirming its status as India’s premier hub for industrial and technological evolution. Bharath Bommai”

“On behalf of World Book of Records, it is great honour to recognize Mount Roofing and Structures Pvt. Ltd. for their extraordinary achievement in the Largest Supply of Sandwich Roof PUF Panels in a Single Instance and the Fastest Erection of a Pre-Engineered Building. Successfully delivering 1,20,000 sq. ft. of PUF panels within 24 hours and completing the pre-engineered building in just 110 hours is a remarkable feat that sets a new benchmark in the industry,” said the Adjudicator, World Book of Records.

About the Project

Commissioned by DhaSh PV Technologies, this record-setting facility is part of a ?346.35 crore Solar PV Manufacturing Plant at Sira, Tumkur, dedicated to producing Solar PV junction boxes. This milestone further strengthens Karnataka’s position as a leader in industrial innovation and sustainable infrastructure.

Project Highlights:

* \Total Area:         1.2 lakh sq. ft.

* Structural Steel:    450 tons

* Roofing:              12,000 sq. meters (30mm PUF panels)

* Wall Sheeting:       4,000 sq. meters

Happiest Minds Announces Transformational Changes And Forecasts Double-Digit Revenue In FY26-FY27

Despite concerns about a potential US slowdown, Bangalore-based Happiest Minds Technologies anticipates healthy double-digit organic growth in FY26 and FY27, driven by strategic initiatives and acquisitions. 

Happiest Minds chairman Ashok Soota expressed confidence in the company's future, stating they "we see no recession-driven slowdown" despite market predictions of a US slowdown. “As the IT industry has come under pressure, I have been feeling that it needs to be strengthened by a products & SaaS solutions approach,” he said. A key part of this strategy includes Arttha, a banking product acquired through PureSoftware. “A product team is enhancing its capabilities and transitioning it to a SaaS platform. Both the product and SaaS solution will co-exist,” said Soota.

"After a few years of delay, we finally completed two acquisitions--PureSoftware and Aureus whose results were integrated in Q1 of FY25. The wait had been worthwhile because both organizations were aligned with our culture, brought in excellent talent and the acquisitions were cash-accretive. The results of these acquisitions led to our growth in FY25 being well above industry average," he said.

The company posted a 7.53 per cent rise profit to Rs 248.39 crore in FY24 compared to Rs 230.99 crore in the previous fiscal. Revenue for financial year 2023-24 was at Rs 1,624.66 crore, a 13.66 per cent climb over Rs 1,429.29 crore in FY23.

In October last year, the company established a new business unit, Generative AI Business Services (GBS), headed by Sridhar Mantha, the company's erstwhile CTO.

Happiest Minds has also appointed a Chief Growth Officer, Maninder Singh, who is responsible for net new sales. Singh's team is already making a visible impact by bringing in new logos, he said.

Happiest Minds 10 Strategy Changes

Happiest Minds Technologies has announced 10 strategic transformational changes aimed at driving growth and innovation amid industry disruption caused by macroeconomic shifts and the rapid rise of Generative AI (GenAI).

These changes is to drive growth and innovation, focusing on acquisitions, SaaS, and HaaS solutions, aiming for double-digit growth in FY26 and FY27 amid IT industry challenges.

The company aims to offer solutions tailored to the needs of PE firms, including security risk assessment, tech debt management, and innovation strategies.

These changes, initiated in FY24 and extending into FY26, come after the completion of two key acquisitions—PureSoftware and Aureus–which led to a strong growth in FY25, adds Soota.

Acknowledging challenges faced by the IT industry in recent years, Soota emphasised the need for a shift towards a products and software-as-a-solutions driven approach.

Future plans

Looking ahead, it plans to develop a private equity company eco-system and portfolio companies, address the requirements of GCC companies and create a large accounts focused strategy which will take about 10 – 15 of the company’s $2-3-million accounts, and raise them to $10-20 million.

On the product front, the company is enhancing its product capabilities and transitioning to a SaaS-based model, ensuring both solutions will coexist. Furthermore, it is set to launch a Hardware as a Service (HaaS) offering in two phases: with the product to be introduced by Q4, followed by the launch of the HaaS solution a year later.

Elaborating on these changes, Joseph Anantharaju, Co-Chairman & CEO, shared, “Over the last 13-14 years, we have acquired many logos of consequences and effectively deployed our ‘land and expand’ strategy. This has resulted in the average revenue per customer consistently increasing, resulting in many accounts that are $2-3 million in size, in addition to a few customers that are $5 million and $10 million customers. We want to take this strategy to the next level by moving some customers into the $20 million range and creating more $5 million and $10 million accounts.”

As part of this strategy, he said Happiest Minds will invest in seasoned client partners to bring focus and elevate conversations, creating customer-specific solutions, aligning incentives and responsibilities across several functions, and giving these sets of accounts prioritised focus and treatment.

Venkatraman Narayanan, the company’s Managing Director & CFO, emphasised additional focus areas, including sustaining “industry-leading margins” after 18 consecutive quarters of exceptional EBITDA performance, as well as continued efforts in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).

Navabharat “ Inspiring Women Award “ Conferred On Rita Date

Rita Date, a prominent figure in the wellness industry, has recently been honored with the NavaBharat 'Inspiring Woman Award' for her significant contributions to health and well-being. Among the other prominent winners were Tarang Gianchandani - CEO, H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Pooja Asar- Marketing Head, Tata Motors Ltd .

With over two decades of experience, Rita has made a name for herself as a nutritionist and an advocate for healthy living. She has authored two influential books on nutrition. Her first book addresses the growing obesity epidemic in the country and emphasizes the importance of homemade meals. Her latest book, *Fighting Cancer with the Thali*, provides insights into cancer prevention and managing the side effects of cancer treatments through dietary choices.

Fighting Cancer with the Thali is a comprehensive book on how to help prevent cancer as well as how to manage the side effects of cancer treatment. The authors Rita Date and Dr Seema Sonis use the experiences in their practices to stress the importance of Mind, Nutrition, Movement- the MNM Principle.

Rita is also a strong proponent of yoga and meditation, having coached individuals in these practices for the past 10 years. To make these practices more accessible, she established *The Breathing Room* in Pune, a space dedicated to offering various forms of yoga and meditation. Her philosophy encourages people to explore different traditions and find what resonates best with them, as she often says, “Try them all and find what works for you!”

Beyond her professional achievements, Rita is passionate about hiking in the Himalayas, spending quality time with her family, reading, and delving into yoga philosophy. Her educational background includes a BA in Journalism from Boston College, an MBA from UMass Amherst, and multiple certifications in Nutrition, Yoga, and Meditation.

Rita Date’s dedication to wellness, combined with her expertise and compassionate approach, has made her a true inspiration in her field, earning her this well-deserved recognition.

Kinetic Green Sets New Standard With Industry-First Unlimited KM "Assured Buyback Offer" On E-Luna, Boosts Customer Assurance

* This limited period offers guarantees Rs.36,000/- buyback value for all E-Luna

* The buyback can be availed after the completion of vehicle ownership for 3 years featuring an unprecedented industry-first unlimited kilometre’s coverage

Kinetic Green, a pioneer in electric vehicles in India, has announced an exclusive ‘Assured Buy Back Offer’ for E-Luna. This limited-period offer reinforces Kinetic Green’s commitment to customer satisfaction and unparalleled peace of mind.

As part of this unique initiative, Kinetic Green guarantees a Rs.36,000/- buyback value for all E-Luna vehicles purchased during the offer period.  The buyback can be availed after the completion of vehicle ownership for 3 years with unlimited km’s covered under the scheme. This move underscores Kinetic Green’s confidence in enduring quality of its electric two-wheelers and not only aims to make sustainable mobility even more accessible and rewarding for customers but also address a key concern of resale value of e2W.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO of Kinetic Green, said, “At Kinetic Green, we are committed to redefining urban mobility with sustainable and affordable solutions. The E-Luna has been a game-changer, and with the Assured Product Buy Back Offer, we are making it an even more attractive choice for our customers. This initiative not only assures value but also strengthens trust in the growing electric vehicle ecosystem. We invite customers to take advantage of this special offer and be a part of the green revolution.”

The Assured Product Buy Back Offer is available exclusively across all Kinetic Green authorised dealerships across India, providing customers with a seamless and convenient purchasing experience. With this initiative, Kinetic Green continues to drive forward its vision of promoting eco-friendly and affordable mobility solutions.

About Kinetic Green:

Kinetic Green is one of the leading players in India’s electric vehicle sector, offering a wide range of electric 3-wheelers and electric 2-wheelers – manufactured in a state-of-the-art production facility near Pune, Maharashtra to advance green mobility solutions aimed at India and global markets. For electric golf carts and buggies, the company has formed a Joint Venture with the world’s leading luxury brand, Tonino Lamborghini of Italy.

Helmed by Ms. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, a third-generation scion of the Firodia family, Kinetic Green is dedicated to building a robust pan-India EV ecosystem and developing sustainable solutions to reduce carbon emissions, with a vision to democratise electric mobility, and to bring EVs to the mainstream- accessible to not just the classes, but to the masses.

Backed by over half a century of engineering excellence of the Kinetic Group, Kinetic Green has made its EVs accessible, thus democratising electric mobility with quality products that feature top-tier technology and safety.

Kinetic Green has had several firsts to its name, including being the first company to develop ARAI approved electric three-wheelers and the first to offer Lithium-ion battery technology in their electric three-wheelers in India. Kinetic Green recently launched e-Luna, an electric avatar of Kinetic group’s popular brand “Luna”, which has been well received both for personal mobility as well as for the growing e-commerce delivery markets. To fuel its aggressive growth plans, the company recently secured $25 million in its Series A funding round from UK based PE fund, Greater Pacific Capital and is in the process to raise another $30 million.

Coca-Cola® India Brings Yash Onboard To Redefine ‘Halftime’ Moments

* With its latest film, the brand partners with superstar Yash to redefine the power of a pause for its Halftime campaign, proving that the right break, fueled by an ice-cold Coca-Cola, can turn everyday moments into something extraordinary!

Campaign Film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi-HtWjyw_w

Coca-Cola® is thrilled to announce Indian superstar Yash as the new face of the brand during its ongoing Coke Halftime campaign - emphasizing that a well-timed pause can sometimes be just what we need in the middle of our day-to-day tasks. By bringing Yash into the fold, Coca-Cola® reinforces its commitment to celebrating meaningful pauses - moments that do more than just stop time – with Coke Halftime.

The new campaign film, set in a bustling marketplace, showcases Yash’s effortless charm and the power of a Halftime moment. As neighborhood friends struggle to assemble a massive cutout, Yash signals for a pause, not with instructions, but with a chilled Coca-Cola. Just the break they needed, as they come together, refresh themselves with chilled Coke, take a break & complete their task, unveiling the cutout was of Yash himself.

Kaushik Prasad, Senior Director, Marketing for Coca-Cola category at The Coca-Cola Company's India and Southwest Asia Operating Unit said, “Coca-Cola is all about uplifting everyday moments and Coke Halftime is an invitation to take a pause especially amidst what feels like endless routines and even better if it’s with a delicious, ice-cold Coca-Cola. We’re thrilled & excited to welcome Rocking Star Yash to the Coca-Cola family, he personifies the power of delivering in the moments of high anticipation. We’re hopeful his fans & supporters see his dynamism, inspiring persona and mass connect with people as a perfect fit with Coca-Cola."

Speaking about his association with Coca-Cola, Superstar Yash said, “Halftime isn’t just a break—it’s the spark before the next big moment, and Coke makes every pause feel like a celebration. I'm pleased to partner with Coca-Cola—because with Coke, halftime hits different!"

The campaign film, crafted by the VML Delhi team & directed by, Kishore Iyyar, will be amplified across the IPL, television, and digital touchpoints to fuel the power of Halftime in everyday lives!

About Coca-Cola’s Halftime Campaign:

Coca-Cola brought to a life a game-changing campaign, inspiring fans to embrace the magic of a pause—a moment to reset, refresh, and reignite before diving back into life.

The brand announced the campaign through a blend of storytelling, brand films, and digital experiences; the campaign film highlights how a sip of Coca-Cola turns fleeting moments into something special.

As part of the Halftime campaign, Coke Studio Bharat’s “Holi Aayi Re” brought the vibrant spirit of Mathura and Vrindavan’s Holi to life. The track’s grand debut set the stage for a high-energy Coke Halftime performance during the ICC Champions Trophy Finals between India and New Zealand, elevating the festive mood for millions of cricket and music fans.

About Coca-Cola India

Coca-Cola in India is one of the country’s leading beverage companies, offering a range of high-quality and refreshing beverage options to consumers. The company, in line with its vision of ‘Beverages For Life’ offers a wide portfolio of products which includes hydration, sports, sparkling, coffee, tea, nutrition, juice and dairy based products. In India its beverage range includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Charged by Thums Up, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Maaza, Minute Maid range of juices and Honest Tea. The Company also offers hydration beverages including Limca GlucoCharge, Smartwater, Kinley, Dasani and Bonaqua packaged drinking water and Kinley Club Soda. Premium products constitute Schweppes and Smartwater. In addition, it offers a Costa Coffee range of tea and coffee. The Company is constantly transforming its portfolio, from reducing sugar in its drinks to bringing innovative new products to market.

The Company along with its owned bottling operations and franchise bottling partners has a strong network of close to 4 million retail outlets through which it refreshes millions of consumers across the country. It seeks to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable agriculture initiatives and carbon emission reductions across its value chain.

Globally together with its bottling partners, The Coca-Cola Company employs more than 700,000 people, helping to bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.cocacolacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Brandintellé Marketing Platform Gets Best Digital Transformation For Auto Marketing From Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister

Brandintellé bagged the ‘Best Digital Transformation For Automobile Marketing’ award from Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Honourable Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Government of India.

Brandintelle CEO Robin Das received the award on behalf of Brandintelle. The event was by a leading Delhi-based Auto Summit - a great validation of the ethics of hard work & excellence at Brandintellé. The entire team is filled with pride at this recognition of corporate excellence. On behalf of all Indian entrepreneurs, the Brandintelle team would like to thank Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Jury & the entire Times Internet team,

“Only when the pursuit of excellence is intrinsic, driven, can it lead to recognition from an evolved senior Minister like Shri Nitin Gadkari,” said Robin Das, CEO & Co-Founder.

A critical driver of business excellence for automobile giants, Brandintellé has demonstrated its ability to track significant marketing investments & activities and monitor their correlation with revenue. In the past 7 years, that is what we have implemented and achieved with our automobile clients Hero Motocorp, Tata Motors, and TVS Motors, etc.

Our enterprise SaaS model for Budget Management, Vendor Commercials, Invoice Reconciliation, and ROI Analytics has streamlined the execution of billions of marketing Rupees, thereby increasing stakeholder value for every rupee invested.

“Shri Nitin Gadkari, an accomplished entrepreneur himself is known to go out of his way to promote Indian entrepreneurs. After all, India flourishes when its entrepreneurs succeed. This is a wonderful recognition of the pursuit of excellence,” said Biswajit Das, Chairman & Co-Founder.