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New Delhi, June 17, 2025 : Schneider Electric, the global leader in
digital transformation of energy management and automation, has
reaffirmed its commitment to the home electricals market with a wide range of
innovative new products to communicate the differentiated value proposition to
homeowners, retailers, electricians, home builders, architects and more. 

 

Reaffirms its commitment to increase engagement with end consumers,
retailers, electricians, home builders and architects through differentiated
offers.

 

Launches an Integrated Marketing Campaign

 

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With a sharp focus on innovation, localization, and category
leadership, the company has identified homes as an important growth engine for
its overall business. India’s residential market is projected to grow
at a CAGR of over 10%, driven by rising incomes and greater demand for smarter
living. Schneider Electric is leveraging this growth by expanding its
consumer-focused portfolio and enhancing brand visibility, positioning itself
to lead the smart home revolution in India. 

 

The company has unveiled its new integrated marketing campaign “Bring
Home the Smart.” to communicate with the home owners.  The
high-octane marketing campaign forges a deeper emotional connection with
homeowners and other key stakeholders like retailers, builders, architects, and
electricians. Rooted in the cultural shift where homes have become sanctuaries
of peace, convenience, and care, the campaign redefines smart living as a
source of ease, intelligence, and reliability. The campaign, thus, moves beyond
the functional messaging to highlight Schneider Electric’s global strengths in
technology and innovation to create meaningful offers for the Indian
market.  

 

Schneider Electric’s direct engagement strategy is built on three core
pillars: strengthening channel partnerships, launching differentiated products,
and investing in consumer awareness and brand-building. At the heart of this
strategy is a new campaign that highlights the company’s innovative home
automation range. Key offerings include the Miluz Zeta switches with an
industry-first Air Quality Indicator (AQI)—a unique feature that monitors
indoor air quality in real time; Miluz Zeta motion-sensing LED foot lamps,
designed to enhance safety and convenience throughout the home, lighting the
way to safer nights where every step is guided; and the Wiser Smart Home
Automation solution, which seamlessly adapts to diverse lifestyles. Wiser
offers advanced features such as GPS-enabled appliance control and an energy
management system, enabling smarter, more efficient living. These innovations
exemplify Schneider Electric’s commitment to blending intuitive technology with
everyday usability and elegant design.

 

Ms. Sumati Sahgal, Vice President – Home & Distribution,
Schneider Electric India, added: “This is a defining moment in our journey
to build stronger brand affinity with Indian consumers. Our switches and home
automation range are thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of
today’s households—where design, convenience, safety, and sustainability go
hand in hand. With ‘Bring Home the Smart’ campaign we aim to make smart living
more accessible, intuitive, and delightful for every Indian home.”

 

Mr. Rajat Abbi, Vice President – Marketing, Greater India, Schneider
Electric, said “With our new ‘Bring Home the Smart Campaign’, we’re
redefining smart living by shifting the narrative from complexity to intuitive
comfort — where intelligent technology seamlessly integrates into everyday
life, empowering consumers to focus on what truly matters. Through this
integrated marketing campaign, our aim is to creatively communicate the
differentiated value proposition of our innovative offers to our customers.”

 

About Schneider Electric 

 

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering
all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress
and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.

 

Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and
Efficiency.

 

We are a global industrial technology leader bringing
world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitization to
smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data
centres, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes.
Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end
lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected products,
automation, software and services, delivering digital twins to enable
profitable growth for our customers. 

 

We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000
colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries to
ensure proximity to our customers and stakeholders. We embrace diversity
and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of
a sustainable future for all. 

 

www.se.com  

 

 

New Delhi, June 2025 : Gauri Khan Designs recently
unveiled its first-ever Experience Centre in Delhi with an exclusive,
by-appointment-only studio — marking a bold new chapter for the brand. The
launch was an elegant, high-profile affair that brought together design
aficionados for an evening as immersive as the space itself — complete with a
pecan-inspired grazing table, with American Pecans returning as the event’s
official nutrition partner.

 

Reprising their successful
collaboration, first introduced at the Mumbai Gauri Khan Designs studio,
American Pecans brought a fresh yet familiar sensibility to the Delhi
celebration. The partnership underscored a mutual commitment to conscious
luxury, wellness, and thoughtful indulgence — elevating the evening’s
experience through flavor, form, and finesse.

 

 

“This space has been
designed to reflect the way I like to work — personal, immersive, and layered,” said Gauri Khan, Founder and Creative Head
of Gauri Khan Designs. “Having American Pecans involved in this launch felt
effortless. Their presence adds warmth and wellness in a way that connects with
the mood of the space.”

 

The pecan-inspired menu was
a sensorial showcase of creativity and craftsmanship. Guests were treated to an
assorted cheese platter featuring whipped berry balsamic cheese, goat cheese
with pecan praline, and brie with caramelised pecans and honey. Other
appetizers included brie and caramelised pecan phyllo cups with hot honey, corn
sliders with jalapeño pecan relish, miso mushroom and Hokkaido bites,
pecan-crusted shrimp with lemon aioli, and lamb and pecan foldovers. Desserts
added a decadent touch with open-face pecan macarons, dark chocolate and pecan
truffles, and more — every bite designed to complement the aesthetic spirit of
the space.

 

“We are delighted to
continue our association with Gauri Khan Designs they launch their exquisite
new space in Delhi,. American Pecans, with their unique blend of taste,
nutrition, and versatility, perfectly complement an event that celebrates
elegance and modern living. As more Indian consumers discover their health
benefits and culinary uses, demand is set to grow. 

 

They are available on all
major e-commerce platforms and with major dry fruit retailers. All consumers
have to do is search for American Pecans,” said Mr. Sumit Saran, In-Country Market
Representative of the American Pecan Council..

 

With this unveiling, Gauri
Khan Designs cements its presence in the capital — offering Delhi a
new destination for luxury interiors that are high on detail, low on noise, and
rooted in individual storytelling.

 

About American Pecan
Council:

 

Founded in 2016, the
American Pecan Council is dedicated to showcasing the many benefits, uses, and
remarkable history of America’s native tree nut. With growing interest in
India, the Council is committed to introducing the rich flavor and nutritional
value of pecans to Indian consumers.

 

For more details, please
visit: https://americanpecan.in/

 

FY2025 Highlights

• MDF Division: Revenue of ₹6,637 million, with export
  volumes up 32.4% YoY

• Laminates Division: Revenue of ₹1,989 million, with
  steady export demand

• Net Debt-to-Equity: Improved to 0.41x,
  reflecting strong financial discipline

• Capacity Utilization: 87% for MDF and 86% for
  Laminates

 

Ahmedabad, India –
June 17, 2025 : Rushil
Décor Limited (NSE: RUSHIL, BSE: 533470), one of India’s leading
manufacturers of MDF boards, laminates, and plywood, has announced robust
financial results for FY2025 and unveiled ambitious expansion plans to further
strengthen its market leadership.

 

The company reported
a consolidated revenue of ₹8,979 million, marking a 6.4%
year-on-year growth and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹479
million, up 11.1% from the previous year. This performance
was driven by strong export momentum, operational efficiency and a growing
portfolio of value-added products.

 

“As we step into
FY2026, we are targeting consolidated revenues of around ₹11,000 million. The
Phase 2 of our Jumbo Laminate manufacturing facility at Gandhinagar will lead
to strengthen our product portfolio, enhance its capacity and improve its
topline,” said Mr. Rushil K. Thakkar, Managing Director. “Our focus
remains on innovation, strategic capacity expansion and deepening our presence
in both domestic and international markets.”

 

Rushil Décor is set to
complete Phase 2 of its Jumbo Laminate manufacturing facility in
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, by Q3 FY26. This brownfield expansion (phase 1 &
2) will add 2.8 million sheets (if considered as 1 mm sheet of single
side decorative Laminate) per annum to its capacity, targeting
international markets such as the USA, Europe etc. In the FY 2025-26,
this 2.8 million additional capacity is expected to contribute both in terms of
top and bottom line positively. 

 

Considering the
installed capacity of phase 1 & 2 both together, it has a potential of
additional annual revenues of around Rs. 300 Crores along with EBIDTA margin of
around 11%. 

 

The plant represents
Rushil Décor’s broader strategy to enhance its global footprint and cater to
the rising demand for high-quality, value-added laminates. The company has
already secured initial export orders for 15% of Phase 1 capacity and is on
track to ramp up production in the coming quarters.

 

About Rushil Décor
Limited 

 

Established in 1993,
Rushil Décor Limited is a leader in the Decorative High Pressure Laminates
market in India with footprints in over 56 countries. The company manufactures
and distributes laminates and MDF panel boards under its flagship brand VIR.
Rushil Décor’s portfolio consists of an extensive range of decorative laminates
for home and commercial use. The company has six state-of-the-art manufacturing
facilities with an annual capacity of 3,30,000 CBM MDF and 3.49 million
laminates. Rushil Décor is an ISO 9001:2000 certified organisation with a 3
Star Export House status. The company has over 4,600 points-of-sale and over
700 distributors supporting it in the market. 

 

HYDERABAD, INDIA :  Tanla Platforms Limited
(NSE: TANLA; BSE: 532790), a leading global CPaaS provider, today announced the
appointment of audit and governance veteran Sunil Bhumralkar as an Independent
Director. This strategic appointment signals the company’s profound commitment
to raising the bar for corporate governance as it continues its global
expansion.

 

Mr. Bhumralkar’s stellar career spanning nearly four
decades is distinguished by his deep expertise in assurance, financial
reporting, and corporate governance. He spent over 20 years as a Senior Audit
Partner at S R Batliboi & Associates LLP, an EY India member firm, where he
led the Assurance practice for the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT)
sector. 

 

Mr. Bhumralkar is widely respected for guiding leading Indian and
global enterprises with his proficiency in Indian GAAP, Ind AS, IFRS, and
internal controls. Currently, Mr. Bhumralkar also serves on the Board of
other listed and unlisted entities. His contributions to regulatory
bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’s (ICAI)
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, reflect his role as a thought leader in
the industry.

 

“Sunil’s expertise in audit and governance is a welcome addition
to our Board. I believe his contributions will elevate our commitment to
ethical practices through enhanced disclosures and greater transparency,”
said Uday Reddy, Founder Chairman & CEO of Tanla Platforms Limited.

 

“I am honoured to join the Board of Tanla Platforms, a company at
the forefront of innovation,” said Sunil Bhumralkar. “I look forward
to contributing to its exceptional governance framework and supporting the
Board in its commitment to transparency, accountability, and creating
sustainable stakeholder value.”

 

With Mr. Bhumralkar’s appointment, Tanla further solidifies its
dedication to world-class oversight, positioning the company for its next phase
of growth with an unwavering focus on innovation and industry-leading
governance.

 

For more information, visit Tanla Newsroom.

 

About Tanla

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Founded in 1999, Tanla Platforms Limited has revolutionized digital
interactions by empowering users and enabling enterprises through its
innovation-led SaaS business. With a unique enterprise and user-centric
approach, Tanla has emerged as a leader in the CPaaS industry dominating data
security, privacy, spam, and scam protection. Headquartered in Hyderabad
(India), Tanla is the preferred partner for over 2,000 enterprises across
various industries, including global tech giants like Google, Meta, and
Truecaller. Tanla is recognized as a ‘Visionary’ in the 2024 Gartner® Magic
Quadrant™ for CPaaS and is ranked among the “1000 High-Growth Companies in Asia
Pacific” by the Financial Times. Tanla is publicly traded on the NSE and BSE
(NSE: TANLA; BSE: 532790) and is included in prestigious indices such as the
Nifty 500, BSE 500, Nifty Digital Index, FTSE Russell, and MSCI.

 

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Bhubaneswa : ODM Educational Group has achieved
remarkable success in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025,
with over 62 students successfully qualifying for medical courses across India.
The educational group’s outstanding performance includes around 12 students
likely to secure admission in prestigious government medical colleges,
reinforcing ODM’s position as a leading educational group for medical entrance
preparation.

The standout performer, Sankalp
Chandrakar from the prestigious ODM Advanced Learning (OAL) Nucleus 40 batch,
has achieved an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 5792 with a remarkable score
of 569 out of 720. Following closely, Rudraksh Apat from ODM Global School
secured an AIR of 7412 with a commendable score of 563, showcasing consistent
excellence. Meanwhile, Saubhagya Nayak, also from the elite Nucleus 40 batch,
attained an AIR of 11801 with a solid score of 551.

Several other students among the group
have also achieved exceptional ranks in the reserved category, including C.
Nimir Tiriya (Category Rank 800*), Shruthika Kisku (Category Rank 1863*), MD
Zaheer Quadri (Category Rank 5726*), and Pratikshya Swain (Category Rank 6140*),
mostly from the ODM Advanced Learning batch. Debasish Biswal (Category Rank
5916*) also secured a notable position among the category toppers, reflecting
the ODM’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

The OAL Nucleus 40 batch, a carefully
curated program, selects only 40 students each for integrated preparation for
JEE and NEET. This exclusive batch operates through a meticulously designed
curriculum that combines CBSE board preparation with entrance examination
coaching.

Dr.
Satyabrata Minaketan, Chairman of ODM Educational Group, expressed tremendous pride in the achievements: “These NEET
results are a testament to the dedication of ODM students and the exceptional
guidance provided by the faculty members. ODM believes in nurturing not just
academic excellence but also the analytical thinking and scientific temperament
essential for success in premier medical institutions.”

The NEET examination, conducted for
admission to medical and dental colleges throughout India, represents the most
challenging entrance test in the medical field. With lakhs of aspirants
competing for limited seats, ODM’s consistent performance in producing
successful candidates demonstrates the educational group’s ability to adapt to
evolving examination patterns while maintaining superior educational standards.

Mr.
Swoyan Satyendu, CEO of ODM Educational Group,
emphasised the significance of these achievements: “The diverse range of
successful candidates across different categories showcases the inclusive
nature of medical education preparation at ODM. Each student’s success story
represents countless hours of dedicated preparation and the unwavering support
of the faculty members.”

ODM Educational Group’s teaching
methodology focuses on building conceptual clarity while developing
problem-solving skills essential for medical entrance examinations. Faculty
members work closely with students to identify strengths and address
weaknesses, ensuring comprehensive preparation across all subjects.

The success stories emerging from ODM Educational
Group continue to inspire future aspirants, demonstrating that with proper
guidance, dedication, and systematic preparation, medical dreams can become a
reality. Encouraging students to grow with ODM, the group remains committed to
maintaining its track record of excellence while expanding opportunities for
aspiring medical professionals.