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Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 20: As Indian travellers increasingly move beyond checklist sightseeing of Europe, the focus is steadily shifting from hurried sightseeing to journeys that offer depth, comfort and time to explore. Reflecting this change in travel preferences, Thrillophilia has announced the launch of its 2026 Europe multi-day travel portfolio, signalling a clear move away from fast-paced, multi-country trips toward slower, more immersive and highly personalised journeys.

Based on its 2025 travel data, the company observed a 38% increase in travellers’ preference for slower pacing and fewer destinations. The trend signals a broader shift toward depth over coverage. In response, the company has restructured its itineraries to minimise excessive city transitions, insert buffer time and prioritise longer stays within single regions.

To turn these behavioural shifts into actual trip experiences, Thrillophilia has launched itineraries designed for specific traveller segments. This includes a 7-night Swiss Alps holiday plan with a relaxed pace that has resonated strongly with families from tier 2 cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar and Indore. This follows a 14% shift towards covering fewer destinations at a relaxed pace and a 19% rise in travellers choosing comfort-first holidays.

Similarly, a relaxed Tuscany countryside circuit has been curated for couples from cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gurugram and Hyderabad. This comes in response to a 42% increase in demand for cultural and local experiences, while interest in trips focused only on famous landmarks has fallen by 14%.

Catering to these trends, the new lineup reflects a broader change in how Indian travellers now approach Europe – not as a continent to be “covered” in one trip, but as regions to be explored in depth over time. The itineraries move away from crowded capital cities and tight schedules, focusing instead on small towns, countryside stays, scenic mountain routes, regional rail journeys and local cultural experiences.

Designed for the New Europe Traveller

Thrillophilia’s 2026 Europe portfolio is built around a simple insight: Indian travellers today care as much about “how a trip feels” as “where it goes”. Booking data reflects this shift clearly.

Across segments, there has been a 35% move toward itineraries covering 2 to 3 cities, with built-in buffer days and more relaxed pacing. Though the shift is nationwide, Indian Tier 1 metros can specifically observe this trend. Young professionals from Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi NCR are planning quick international getaways to escape demanding work schedules. Travellers are now choosing Europe trips that allow breathing room rather than replicating the rush they are trying to leave behind.

Aligning with this traveller demand, the company introduced 6-day “micro-escape Europe” itineraries designed for shorter holidays. This includes Paris with Swiss scenic train journeys, which have seen strong interest from travellers in Gurugram, Noida and Bengaluru. The demand reflects a 43% increase in weekend-style travel and a 51% rise in people taking multiple short trips in a year.

Similarly, Vienna–Budapest cultural weekend trips are gaining popularity among young working professionals from Hyderabad and Chennai, driven by a 47% increase in interest in nightlife experiences.

What’s notable is that this preference is no longer limited to large metros. Tier 2 cities such as Jaipur, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Indore and Chandigarh are showing similar behaviour, driven by a rising Gen Z workforce and greater exposure to international travel. The focus across markets is shifting toward comfort, flow and depth over aggressive coverage.

Interestingly, travellers from Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara are increasingly choosing multi-generational holidays. This trend aligns with a 21% rise in demand for customised itineraries and a 16% increase in advance planning.

In response, Thrillophilia has introduced comfort-first Europe itineraries with private transfers and longer stays in cities across Switzerland and Northern Italy, making travel easier for families of all age groups.

Thus, catering to the traveller demands, Thrillophilia’s new itineraries prioritise fewer hotel changes, realistic daily pacing and more meaningful time spent within each region. Instead of hopping between five or six cities, travellers can now opt for experiences such as:

• Alpine village stays in Switzerland, along with mountain rail journeys and lakeside walks
• Countryside itineraries across Tuscany, Provence and French wine regions
• Slow rail journeys through Austria and Central Europe
• Regional Italy trips centred on food, local markets and historic towns
• Nature-led Europe routes featuring scenic drives, cable cars and gentle day hikes

Data suggests that group travellers, especially friend groups travelling from Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata, are choosing lively and social Central Europe routes covering Prague, Vienna and Budapest. This trend reflects a 58% rise in adventure-focused trips and a 47% increase in demand for experience-driven nightlife itineraries among young travellers.

Aligning with this trend, each itinerary by the company is fully customisable. It allows travellers to adjust pace, hotel category, transport options and experiences depending on who they are travelling with.

Local Experiences, Not Just Landmarks

A defining feature of the 2026 lineup is its focus on local flavour and offbeat experiences rather than landmark-heavy sightseeing alone. Alongside iconic attractions, travellers can choose from experiences such as:

• Visits to family-run vineyards and farm stays
• Regional food trails and hands-on cooking sessions
• Small-town walking tours and cultural evenings
• Lake cruises, mountain excursions and panoramic rail routes
• Buffer days that are built in to avoid fatigue and rushed schedules

For honeymooners from Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, the company has introduced thoughtfully planned itineraries with relaxed schedules, flexible activity days and scenic travel time. These trips reflect recent travel trends, with a 38% rise in demand for mid-premium stays and a 34% increase in travellers looking for flexible plans that also allow them to work remotely.

By design, these itineraries avoid peak-hour sightseeing and overcrowded circuits, offering a calmer and more immersive way to experience Europe.

Stronger Rail and On-Ground Partnerships

To support these trips at scale without compromising on quality, Thrillophilia has expanded its on-ground network across Europe. The company has partnered with hundreds of regional suppliers, boutique hotels, transport providers and experience operators.

Recent booking insights show:

• 18% growth in Switzerland rail journeys among luxury travellers
• 24% rise in Gen Z multi-country Europe trips, led by young professionals from Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Gurugram.

Rail connectivity now plays a central role in both premium alpine itineraries and culture-driven city circuits.

A key highlight of the 2026 programme is deeper integration with European rail networks through partnerships, including Rail Europe and Switzerland Tourism. These tie-ups enable access to scenic train routes, improved seat availability and more competitive pricing across countries.

Thrillophilia has also strengthened collaborations with European tourism boards and attraction partners, bringing curated experiences and preferential pricing that are often unavailable in standard package tours.

Technology-Enabled, Human-Led Customisation

What sets the 2026 Europe trips apart is how they are designed and executed. Thrillophilia uses AI-assisted systems to generate and evaluate thousands of itinerary combinations, factoring in travel time, rail schedules, hotel logistics and travel fatigue. These itineraries are then refined by human destination specialists who focus on comfort, pacing and on-ground reliability.

This hybrid model allows Thrillophilia to offer highly customised Europe trips at scale while maintaining consistency and on-ground support. Such a balance has historically been difficult to achieve, yet Thrillophilia is transforming the scene with its new Europe travel model. The approach uses technology to manage the complexity of multi-layered travel operations, while human teams ensure the trip flows smoothly in real-world conditions.

According to company data, trips designed using this feasibility-first approach see fewer mid-trip changes and higher satisfaction levels, particularly among families, repeat travellers and premium leisure segments.

A Different Europe Offering for 2026

With this launch, Thrillophilia is positioning its European portfolio not as a mere set of fixed packages but rather as a more thoughtful way to explore the continent, precisely aligned with how Indian travellers are evolving.

“These trips are built for travellers who want to slow down, explore deeper and come back feeling rested rather than exhausted,” the company said. “Europe doesn’t need to be rushed to be memorable.”

The 2026 Europe portfolio is now live on Thrillophilia’s platform, with fully customisable itineraries across Switzerland, Italy, France, Austria, Central Europe, and select Nordic and Alpine regions, supported by end-to-end on-ground execution.

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Cosmic PV Power Ltd. Ropes in Shreyas Iyer as Global Brand Face

Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 20: Cosmic PV Power Ltd., one of India’s fastest-growing solar module manufacturing companies, proudly announces the appointment of cricketer Shreyas Iyer as its Global Brand Ambassador. This strategic association marks a significant milestone in Cosmic Solar’s journey toward becoming a leading voice in the global renewable energy landscape.

With a state-of-the-art 3 GW manufacturing facility in Gujarat, Cosmic PV Power Ltd. stands at the forefront of India’s clean energy transition, delivering world-class solar modules powered by advanced automation and AI-driven technology. The collaboration with Shreyas Iyer — known for his reliability, energy, and forward-thinking spirit — reflects the company’s philosophy of performance, consistency, and innovation.

Speaking on the association, Mr. Jenish Ghael, Chairman of Cosmic PV Power Ltd., said: “Shreyas embodies the spirit of ambition, consistency, and integrity — qualities that resonate deeply with our brand. At Cosmic PV, we believe in driving India’s energy transition with world-class technology and homegrown innovation. With Shreyas as our Global Brand Ambassador, we are confident of taking our vision of sustainable growth and self-reliant energy to global horizons.

Mr. Shravan Gupta, Managing Director, Cosmic PV Power Ltd., said: “Shreyas Iyer represents everything Cosmic stands for — youthful energy, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. As we expand our footprint across global markets, his presence will strengthen our brand identity and inspire the next generation to embrace solar as the power of the future.”

Expressing his enthusiasm, Shreyas Iyer said: “I’m excited to join hands with Cosmic PV Power, a brand that is powering a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. The company’s vision to make India self-reliant in solar energy truly resonates with me.”

This partnership will be at the heart of Cosmic PV Power’s upcoming brand campaign, which celebrates innovation, sustainability, and India’s growing contribution to the global solar revolution.

About Cosmic PV Power Ltd.
Cosmic PV Power Ltd. is a Gujarat-based integrated energy company with an advanced 3 GW solar module manufacturing facility powered by AI-enabled automation and cutting-edge technology. Expanding beyond modules, the company is launching its upcoming Solar Cell Manufacturing Line and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Line, strengthening its position as a complete clean energy solutions provider—from cells and modules to intelligent storage systems. With a clear vision to make sustainable energy accessible, reliable, and affordable, Cosmic continues to power homes, businesses, and industries across India and beyond.

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New Delhi [India], February 20: The journey of Travel News Services and TNSI Retail is moving with clear direction. 8 new outlets opened across key travel and education hubs in January 2026 and locations included airports in Vadodara, Udaipur, Kochi and Chennai. More stores launched in universities at Sonipat and Sohna plus stations of Delhi Metro. Each opening followed planned execution and clear market study.

Managing Director Atul Jain is guiding this expansion with a structured approach. The plan focuses on balance between growth and profit rather than fast expansion alone. The company is not chasing numbers blindly. Instead it studies demand, location strength, and customer flow before entering a market. This disciplined model helps reduce risk and keeps operations steady. The leadership believes long term success comes from stable stores, not just many stores.

The company operates with specialised formats designed for different needs. Globiq serves quick travel essentials for passengers on the move. Teddy N Tales focuses on toys and gifts that attract families and impulse buyers. Authentic India offers traditional souvenirs inspired by Indian craft heritage. These formats allow the business to serve multiple customer types while maintaining a clear identity for each store concept.

The organisation runs a network of more than 150 outlets including over 50 self owned stores and more than 100 partner run locations. Each outlet works like an independent business unit with targets for sales and cost control. Inventory is monitored closely and product mix is adjusted based on customer demand and this system ensures every store contributes to revenue and profit. The method shows that strong systems can matter more than large numbers in retail success.

The next milestone is crossing 100 self owned stores by financial year 2026 to 2027. Several sites are already in final stages of setup with investment plans and timelines prepared. The expansion strategy is based on data, location study, and operational readiness. This shows a long term vision rather than short term rush. With a steady plan and clear targets, the company aims to strengthen its position in India’s travel retail market while building a profitable and future ready network.

You can visit Atul Jain’s LinkedIn post through this link: Atul Jain

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 19: Raveum, a platform enabling cross-border investment in premium U.S. real estate, today announced the successful closure of its seed funding round, raising $1.3 million at a post-money valuation of $22.8 million.

The round reflects investor confidence in Raveum’s compliance-led, technology-enabled approach to structured global real estate investing and supports the company’s next phase of expansion.

Founded to formalize and simplify U.S. property participation for international investors, Raveum provides access to curated, income-generating U.S. real estate opportunities through multiple ownership structures, including GP participation, LP investments, and direct ownership pathways. The platform is designed to serve investors across India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and other international markets within a clearly defined regulatory framework.

A Structured Approach to Cross-Border Real Estate Investment

Cross-border real estate participation has historically been constrained by regulatory complexity, fragmented documentation processes, and limited institutional access. Raveum’s model integrates compliance infrastructure, underwriting discipline, and technology to facilitate authorized participation in U.S. multifamily and commercial real estate assets.

For Indian investors, the platform operates in alignment with FEMA guidelines and the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), alongside applicable U.S. securities regulations. This structure enables cross-border allocation through compliant and transparent channels.

“This milestone reflects the strength of our governance framework and long-term strategy,” said Kabir Israni, CEO of Raveum. “We structured this round around strategic alignment with partners who value regulatory discipline, investor protection, and durable platform development. Our focus remains on building institutional-grade access to U.S. real estate for global investors.”

Scaling Infrastructure and Institutional Partnerships

The newly raised capital will be directed toward enhancing Raveum’s proprietary investment and compliance systems, expanding structured access to premium U.S. real estate assets, and strengthening regulatory and operational infrastructure across its core markets. The company also plans to broaden its international presence, scale investor onboarding and reporting capabilities, and expand teams across technology, compliance, and investor relations.

Since launch, Raveum has facilitated participation from retail and professional investors across multiple jurisdictions while deepening partnerships with U.S. based operators, legal advisors, and financial institutions to reinforce underwriting standards, governance controls, and risk management processes.

Meeting Growing Demand for U.S. Real Estate Exposure

As global investors increasingly seek diversification and dollar-denominated exposure through U.S. real estate, demand for structured and regulation-aligned cross-border access continues to expand. Raveum positions itself as a disciplined gateway to premium U.S. real estate opportunities, offering multiple participation models tailored to varying capital strategies.

The company’s long-term objective is to build a trusted platform for international investors seeking transparent, compliant access to institutional-grade U.S. assets across ownership structures.

About Raveum

Raveum is a platform enabling cross-border investment in premium U.S. real estate through compliant and structured participation models, including GP, LP, and direct ownership pathways. Operating across India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United States, the company focuses on income-generating assets, regulatory alignment, disciplined underwriting, and long-term investor protection.

For more information, visit: www.raveum.com

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Dharam Agarwal, Director, Ashwika Warehousing LLP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 19: With much happiness, Ashwika Warehousing LLP is announcing a major step forward: 1 crore sq of industrial warehouse & logistics park construction is being launched as part of our next growth phase. This announcement is also being made on Dharam Agarwal’s birthday, which makes the day even more meaningful for our team, our partners and everyone who has been part of this journey.

This is not just an expansion of space. This is an expansion of capability. The focus is clear : built-to-suit (BTS) industrial warehouses that can be planned around real operational needs, across industries and storage types.

Built-to-suit warehouses that fit the way you operate

Every business handles inventory difterently. Some need wide movement lanes and fast dispatch. Some need racking-heavy layouts. Some need clean zoning for categories. Some need flexible staging for inbound and outbound peaks.

That is why this construction rollout is being built around one promise: warehousing that adapts to your use case.

With built-to-suit warehouses, planning can be aligned to:

• Storage type and SKU movement
• Loading and unloading flow
• Layout needs for racking, stacking, or mixed storage
• On-ground oftice and support areas
• Scalability for changing volume

The goal is simple: give businesses warehouse infrastructure that works in day-to- day operations, not just on paper.

Suitable for every storage type and every business type

This rollout is being positioned for a wide range of users, including:

• Manufacturing and engineering supply chains
• 3PL and logistics service providers
• FMCG and retail distribution
• E-Commerce storage and dispatch
• Auto ancillary and parts warehousing
• Multi-category stockists and regional hubs

If your inventory needs vary across seasons, categories, or channels, the intent is to support that with flexible warehousing solutions.

Locations covered in this construction rollout

The 1 Cr Sq Ft rollout is being announced across key industrial belts, with sites planned and activated in the following areas:

• Chacharwadi
• Rajoda
• Bavla
• Kerala
• Kochariya
• Bhayala
• Kalyangadh
• Raipur (Vataman)
• Khanpur
• Kanera
• Kajipura
• Sanand (Kalana, Sachana, Makhiyav)
• Jalisana
• Halol
• Manjusar
• Vadodara
• Bhiwandi (Kurund)

This spread has been planned to support businesses looking for strong connectivity, industrial clustering, and practical access for movement and distribution.

Why this matters for growing businesses

A rollout of this scale creates room for businesses that are:

• Adding new distribution points
• Expanding regional coverage
• Consolidating inventory into fewer, stronger hubs
• Moving into built-to-suit models to reduce operational compromises
• Planning capacity ahead of peak cycles

With BTS planning, teams can look at warehousing not as a fixed cost, but as a space that supports efticiency in movement, handling, and turnaround.

A note of gratitude, and what comes next

On 19 February, as we celebrate Dharam Ji’s birthday, we are also celebrating everyone who has trusted Ashwika Warehousing LLP with their requirements, timelines and growth plans. This announcement reflects the belief that India’s industrial ecosystem needs infrastructure that keeps pace with ambition, and we are committed to building with that intent.

If you are planning warehouse capacity in Gujarat or Maharashtra and you want a built-to-suit solution aligned to your storage type and operations, this is the right time to start the conversation.

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 19: greytHR, India’s most trusted full-suite HRMS for hire-to-retire solutions today announced the release of HR Predictions for 2026 – A greytHR Perspective, a flagship insights release based on findings from the 2026 HR Leader Prediction Index, developed from responses by over 500 senior HR leaders and features exclusive viewpoints from experienced HR practitioners and industry leaders.

The Index assesses organisational readiness using greytHR’s HR Prediction Score (HPS), measuring confidence across six dimensions of HR maturity. While results show visible progress across several areas, the data also highlights uneven preparedness as organisations face scale, skills disruption, and rapid AI adoption.

According to the findings, Performance Enablement, Organizational Vitality, and Workforce Experience are showing strong progress.

• Performance Enablement recorded the highest HPS (+66.08), reflecting a shift towards “hard HR,” with systems linking individual output to business strategy becoming central to success.
• Organizational Vitality scored +64.58, indicating healthy leadership pipelines and effective manager training, allowing organisations to take bigger risks with AI and reskilling.
• Workforce Experience scored +61.57, showing a move from perks to stability, with hybrid work models largely stabilised.

Yet, the Index also highlights areas that need attention. Culture & Inclusion, Digital Dilemma, and Talent Agility highlight emerging vulnerabilities.

• Culture and Inclusion scored +59.74, sitting just below the confidence zone; well-being programmes are active, but burnout remains a persistent risk.
• Digital Dilemma scored +57.12, with tech fragmentation diminishing and unified data platforms emerging, though trust in AI and accountability in digital decisions remain uneven.
• Talent Agility was the weakest dimension (+50.39), with skill obsolescence, limited internal mobility, and the need for dynamic skill graphing as key challenges.

The greytHR perspective notes that many of today’s workforce challenges—burnout, stalled career progression, and leadership strain—are structural rather than individual, rooted in how work, skills, and technology are designed and governed. As AI moves from experimentation to operational use, the findings emphasise the need for human-in-the-loop governance, workflow redesign, and AI literacy.

“The future of HR is about intentional design—where performance, skills, leadership, and technology evolve as one connected system. Organisations that integrate these elements thoughtfully can unlock greater potential, foster stronger engagement, and drive sustainable growth in an ever-changing business landscape.” – Girish Rowjee, Co-founder and CEO, greytHR.

“We are at an exciting inflection point where AI and digital systems are becoming integral to how HR operates. The opportunity now is to build intelligent, interoperable platforms that combine strong data foundations with human insight. When technology and judgment work seamlessly together, organisations gain the clarity and agility needed to scale with confidence.” – Sayeed Anjum, Co-founder and CTO, greytHR.

The release concludes with five priority actions for HR leaders, offering practical guidance to help organisations move from HR maturity to strategic acceleration as they prepare for 2026.

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About greytHR:

greytHR is a full-suite HRMS platform designed to automate and simplify complex, recurring, and critical HR and payroll functions, ensuring compliance and security. With over 50 tools, greytHR offers ‘Hire-to-Retire’ solutions for People Operations, including advanced modules for recruiting, onboarding, engaging, paying, appraising, retaining, and retiring employees. The platform also leverages AI-driven analytics and recommendations to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

Trusted by CFOs and loved by CHROs, greytHR serves businesses of various sizes and is adaptable across industries like manufacturing, SaaS, healthcare, hospitality, education, and retail.

As India’s leading HRMS and payroll provider, greytHR is rapidly expanding in the MEA and SEA regions, offering world-class Made-in-India software solutions to emerging markets. The company proudly serves over 34,000 clients, managing 3.2 million+ employees across 25+ countries.

At the heart of greytHR’s success is its commitment to its people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company demonstrates its dedication to building a high-trust, high- performance workplace where employees are valued, empowered, and motivated to do their best work.

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 19: Following its successful debut on the BSE SME platform in December 2025, Pajson Agro India Ltd (PAIL) is entering a transformative phase of industrial scaling. With a robust performance recorded in the first nine months of the fiscal year and a clear roadmap for FY26, the company is solidifying its position as a leading integrated player in India’s cashew processing industry.

Nine-Month Performance & Strategic Milestones

The nine-month period ended December 2025 marked a defining phase for Pajson Agro, led by the successful ₹74.45 crore IPO and a decisive scale-up in operations. During the period, the company’s installed capacity stands doubled from 9,000 MT (FY24) to 18,000 MT through expansion at its Anakapalli facility, strengthening its manufacturing base to support future growth.

From a financial standpoint, revenue for 9M FY26 stood at ₹187.78 crore, reflecting strong demand and execution.

B2C Expansion: The “Royal Mewa” brand saw its revenue from white-label branding grow nearly fivefold in just six months, reflecting rapid consumer acceptance.

FY26 Outlook: Target 30–40% Growth

As the company moves toward the full-year mark in March 2026, management expects to deliver a strong growth of 30–40% over FY25. This surge is fuelled by the recent capacity expansion at the existing Anakapalli plant, which has significantly improved processing efficiency and allowed the company to meet rising demand from its 71-strong distributor network.

The Road Ahead: A Long-Term Growth Engine

The deployment of IPO proceeds is already underway, with a primary focus on establishing a second, massive processing facility in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Strategic Execution: Contracts for major project components have been negotiated, ensuring a swift transition to the construction phase.

Capacity Leap: The new facility is slated for trial runs by late 2026, with commercial production expected in Q4 of FY27. This plant is designed to eventually bring the company’s total annual capacity to 53,000 MT. The management anticipates a 10–15% growth in volumes processed from current Anakapalli plant during FY27.

Diversified Growth: The core processing business continues to remain the dominant driver, with a clear strategic focus on expanding institutional customers and strengthening the B2B segment. Meanwhile, the B2C segment recorded strong traction, growing threefold in FY26.

With an expanding geographic footprint across India and supportive government policies, Pajson Agro is well positioned to evolve from a regional processor into a national agro-industrial player. Rising domestic demand and a structurally strong cashew market further reinforce the Company’s long-term growth outlook.

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 19: Cash Ur Drive Marketing Limited (NSE: CUDML | INE0WL201014), one of India’s fast-growing sustainable transit media companies, has announced the acquisition of a 50% equity stake in Charjkaro Greentech Mobility Private Limited, marking a strategic move to expand its footprint within the electric mobility ecosystem.

Transaction Overview

• The Company has acquired 5,000 equity shares, representing 50% of the paid-up equity share capital of Charjkaro Greentech Mobility Private Limited. The acquisition comprises 2,500 equity shares from Mr. Raghu Khanna and 2,500 equity shares from Mr. Parveen K. Khanna.

• Post completion of the transaction, Cash Ur Drive will hold joint ownership in the company, enabling strategic collaboration and long-term value creation within the sustainable mobility space.

• The above acquisition was completed through cash consideration and is classified as a related party transaction under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI norms. Further, the transaction was conducted on an arm’s-length basis and in the ordinary course of business, after obtaining the necessary approvals. This investment aligns with the Company’s medium-term growth strategy, enabling revenue diversification through asset-backed media monetization across EV charging infrastructure while strengthening its presence in the sustainable mobility ecosystem.

Strategic Rationale & Forward Outlook

This investment reinforces Cash Ur Drive’s strategy of integrating sustainable transit media with the rapidly expanding electric mobility ecosystem. As EV adoption accelerates and charging infrastructure expands across urban India, the convergence of mobility, media, and technology creates scalable opportunities for engagement, innovation, and monetization.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Raghu Khanna, Managing Director and Chairman, Cash Ur Drive Marketing Limited, said: “Through this partnership, the Company aims to strengthen its presence within EV infrastructure while developing integrated media solutions across charging networks and leveraging technology-driven platforms to enhance consumer engagement. Going forward, Cash Ur Drive will continue to evaluate opportunities aligned with sustainable mobility and infrastructure-linked assets, positioning itself at the intersection of green mobility and high-impact media engagement.”

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Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 19: In a country where laundry services have largely remained unorganized and fragmented, Easy Spin is creating a powerful shift by building India’s first large-scale laundry marketplace and service platform. Founded by entrepreneur Rakesh Mishra, Easy Spin does not operate its own physical stores. Instead, it connects customers with verified local laundry partners through a single, trusted platform.

From its origins in Udaipur, Easy Spin has expanded its network and is now actively operating in Udaipur, Jaipur, and Hyderabad, creating new opportunities for local laundry businesses while offering customers a reliable, standardized service experience.

The Vision Behind Easy Spin

Rakesh Mishra founded Easy Spin after noticing a critical problem in the Indian laundry market. Thousands of local laundry stores exist, but most lack digital access, consistent pricing, hygiene standards, and professional customer handling. Customers, on the other hand, struggle with unreliable service, delays, and quality issues.

Easy Spin was created to organize this unstructured industry by acting as a technology-driven marketplace that connects customers to trusted laundry partners while enforcing service standards.

“Easy Spin is not about replacing local laundries. It’s about empowering them with technology, visibility, and systems, while giving customers a better experience,” said Rakesh Mishra.

A Marketplace Model That Works

Unlike traditional laundry brands that open and operate their own outlets, Easy Spin follows a marketplace business model. The platform onboards and verifies local laundry stores and provides them with:

• Digital order management
• Customer acquisition through the Easy Spin platform
• Standard pricing frameworks
• Quality control guidelines
• Delivery coordination support

This allows laundry partners to grow their business without investing in marketing, technology, or logistics infrastructure.

Seamless Customer Experience

For customers, Easy Spin provides a single app and support system where they can:

• Book laundry pickup
• Choose services (wash, fold, iron, dry clean)
• Select their preferred pickup and delivery time slots
• Track order status in real time
• Make digital payments
• Get support and quick issue resolution

Growing Across India

Easy Spin started in Udaipur and quickly built a strong network of partner stores. With growing demand, the company expanded to Jaipur and Hyderabad. Each city follows the same operational standards and technology system, allowing Easy Spin to scale without owning physical infrastructure.

Technology as the Backbone

Easy Spin is building a robust tech-enabled platform with real-time tracking, partner dashboards, customer notifications, and performance monitoring. This ensures transparency and accountability across the network.

Supporting Local Businesses

Easy Spin is not just a service platform; it is a growth engine for small laundry stores, helping them compete with large brands and online aggregators.

Future Vision
In the coming years, Easy Spin plans to expand into major Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 cities across India, making professional laundry services accessible to millions of households and businesses, while introducing subscription laundry plans and corporate laundry solutions to serve both individual and large-scale clients efficiently.

About Easy Spin

Easy Spin is a laundry marketplace and service platform founded by Rakesh Mishra. The company connects customers with verified laundry partners in Udaipur, Jaipur, and Hyderabad, delivering convenience, quality, and transparency.

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New Delhi [India], February 19: HROne, a leading HR software platform, successfully concluded the HROne AI Summit 2026, the world’s largest two-day virtual summit focused on AI accountability, governance, and decision ownership in HR, held on February 12–13, 2026.

Bringing together 10,000+ registered HR leaders globally, including CHROs, senior HR executives, and AI practitioners, the summit marked a decisive shift in how AI in HR is being framed: not as a tool adoption exercise, but as a leadership responsibility. The discussions underscored how modern HR software must evolve beyond automation to embed ethical AI governance, transparent decision-making, and accountability frameworks at its core.

In association with SHRM as knowledge partner, the summit convened 35+ HR and AI leaders, including globally respected voices such as Dr. T. V. Rao, Dr. Dieter Veldsman, Shashikant Jayramanan, Shailaja Venkat Iyer, Yogesh Patgaonkar alongside CHROs from Indian and global enterprises where AI is already embedded in hiring, performance management, workforce analytics, and compliance decisions.

Summit Discussions Underscore That AI in HR Has Entered a Phase of Governance and Accountability

Across two days of closed-door discussions, a consistent conclusion emerged: AI adoption without ownership creates leadership risk.

35+ speakers briefly discussed how HR must now be prepared to:

• Defend hiring outcomes shaped by AI-led screening and assessments
• Explain predictive attrition models in executive and board settings
• Address bias, transparency, and explainability concerns in real time
• Partner cross-functionally with technology and risk teams
• Define governance structures before regulators do

The dialogue moved beyond experimentation. As multiple CHROs noted during the summit, AI literacy is now directly linked to HR credibility at the leadership table.

Release of the ‘AI in HR 2026’ Report Highlights the Gap Between Adoption and Decision Maturity

At the summit, HROne formally released its flagship research report, AI in HR 2026: State of Adoption, Readiness & Impact, one of the most comprehensive assessments of AI maturity in HR to date.

The report identifies a clear structural imbalance:

• AI usage in HR is accelerating across recruitment and workforce analytics
• Governance frameworks and decision accountability are lagging behind adoption
• HR leaders are expected to defend AI-led outcomes without shared playbooks
• Competitive advantage is shifting from tool deployment to decision maturity

The findings reinforced a central summit theme: AI capability in HR is rising, but governance capability must rise faster.

HR Leaders Received Execution-Grade Frameworks Designed for Board-Level and Regulatory Scrutiny

Beyond discussions, the summit delivered practical resources designed to be used in board reviews, audits, and executive conversations, not experimentation.

Participants gained access to:

• AI decision roadmaps for the next 12–18 months
• Governance frameworks aligned to executive and regulatory expectations
• Operational models for recruitment, performance, and attrition analytics
• Closed-door case walkthroughs detailing implementation realities
• Structured approaches to explain and defend AI-led people decisions

The emphasis throughout was consistent: HR must transition from participating in AI conversations to leading them with authority.

HROne Positions Itself as a Global Convenor in Defining AI-for-HR Leadership Standards

“This summit was never about AI hype,” said Karan Jain, Founder – HROne.
 “It was about accountability. HR leaders are now expected to stand behind AI-driven people decisions in front of boards, regulators, and employees. Our role is to ensure they are prepared to do so with clarity and confidence.”

With participation crossing 10,000+ HR leaders, the HROne AI Summit 2026 established itself not merely as a large-scale event, but as a structured forum shaping how AI-for-HR leadership is defined globally.

As AI becomes structurally embedded in enterprise systems, the divide between HR leaders who can confidently own AI-led decisions and those who cannot is expected to widen. The HROne AI Summit 2026 signals that AI in HR is no longer a feature set or capability upgrade.

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