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Technogym’s Sand Stone Collection

New Delhi [India], February 18: The Sand Stone collection by Technogym offers a renewed aesthetic inspired by nature, combining careful design and advanced materials to differentiate and elevate the design of the most exclusive wellness spaces. The authenticity and warmth of typical Mediterranean sandstone give rise to a versatile and sophisticated palette, capable of combining performance, sustainability, and timeless elegance in a wide variety of premium wellness contexts. The neutral tones and meticulously designed finishes allow the products to blend perfectly with wood, stone, and other high-quality materials, creating authentic and immersive spaces.

Sand Stone’s versatile and cross-cutting aesthetic offering is the only one that enables the creation of wall-to-wall wellness spaces that include products for cardio, strength and functional training in a complete family feeling. This creates a refined environment where design and performance merge into a seamless experience across different lines and products: Technogym Checkup, Artis cardio, Artis strength, Biostrength, up to Personal Tools and Technogym Reform.

Designed for both homes and high-end wellness spaces in hotels, residential complexes, and fitness clubs, Sand Stone allows you to create highly distinctive environments. Thanks to Sand Stone, architects can differentiate their offerings thanks to a consistent and uniform aesthetic that helps improve brand identity, customer experience, and perceived value. Every space becomes an opportunity to communicate quality, refinement, and a wellness-conscious approach.

Sand Stone’s innovation extends to its materials and finishes, designed to foster a renewed connection with nature through textures, colors and sensations inspired by the natural world.

Speckled Stone: the product casings are made from an innovative plastic material that contains 2-3% natural mica for a texturized effect reminiscent of real stone. 30% of these components come from recycled materials to reduce production impact. Warm Titanium: frames and inlays (the details that define the silhouettes of Artis products) in a metalized titanium finish express both luxury and technology, inspired by contemporary design’s most iconic hi-tech objects. Clay: all the tactile surfaces that come into direct contact with the user, such as handles and seats in vegan leather, are made from an opaque warm material that is pleasing to the touch, designed for natural and comfortable interaction. Beech and ash wood: the presence of natural wood veining reflects the most organic, living dimension of the material (in the Personal Tools handles and Technogym Reform frame).

Together, these elements create a holistic and exclusive design language made up of warm and welcoming tones that invite everyone to train without intimidation, offering users a unique wellness experience and operators the opportunity to create unique and differentiated spaces.

https://www.technogym.com/en-IN/

Founded in 1983, Technogym is a world-leading brand for fitness, wellness, sport, and health. Technogym offers a complete ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services, training content and apps that enable each user to access a fully personalized workout experience, anywhere and anytime: at home, at the gym and on-the-go. With over 2,500 employees Technogym is present in over 100 countries. More than 70 million people train with Technogym equipment in 100,000 wellness centers and 500,000 private homes in the world. For the tenth time, Technogym has been appointed as the Official Supplier of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics and it’s the reference brand for the training of worldwide champions.

New Delhi [India], February 18: From studying under streetlights in Secunderabad to becoming the CEO of Orchestro AI, Shekhar Natarajan’s life story has inspiring, to say the least. His trajectory has been a rare blend of corporate mastery and purpose-driven reinvention, starting with his journey in America with $34 in his pocket.

He had grown up in South Central India, in a one-room house in Secunderabad where his family lived without electricity. He studied under street lights because there was no other way to read at night. His mother bound newspapers to earn a few rupees; when he needed money for education, she pawned her wedding ring for 30 rupees.

That sacrifice — a mother’s wedding ring traded for a son’s future — shaped everything that followed.

“Real wealth is not money,” Natarajan says. “Real wealth is wisdom. My mother understood that. She gave up her most precious possession so I could learn. That’s not optimization — that’s love.”

The Corporate Ascent

From those beginnings, Natarajan built one of the most remarkable careers in American business. He earned degrees from Georgia Tech, MIT, Harvard Business School, and IESE. He spent 25 years in Fortune 500 leadership at companies including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Walmart, Target, Disney, and American Eagle.

At Walmart, he grew the grocery business from $30 million to $5 billion. He pioneered crowdsourced delivery systems that transformed how products reach consumers. At Disney, he helped create the MagicBand experience that millions of visitors now take for granted. Along the way, he accumulated over 207 patents.

He was, by any measure, a master optimizer — someone who understood how to squeeze efficiency from complex systems, how to make supply chains faster and cheaper, how to scale operations across continents.

And then he looked at what optimization had wrought.

The Reckoning

“I spent decades making systems more efficient,” Natarajan reflects. “Faster. Cheaper. More scalable. And I was good at it. But efficiency without ethics is just sophisticated cruelty.”

He saw delivery workers pushed to dangerous speeds by algorithms he could have designed. He saw loan collection systems that automated harassment with techniques he could have invented. He saw welfare systems that deleted hungry children from databases with the same dispassion they’d delete duplicate records.

The skills he had spent a lifetime developing were being used to harm people. Not by villains — by systems. By algorithms optimizing for metrics that didn’t include human dignity.

“The people building these systems aren’t evil,” he says. “They’re optimizing for the metrics they’re given. The problem is that the metrics don’t include compassion. They don’t include dignity. They don’t include the child asking her mother for rice.”

The Morning Practice

Every morning at 4 AM, Natarajan practices classical Indian painting.

It is both artistic expression and problem-solving methodology. The discipline of the brush, the patience of the stroke, the attention to detail — these are not separate from his work on AI. They are preparation for it.

“Building technology with love, not speed, over thousand-year timeframes” — this is how he describes his philosophy. It sounds impractical until you realize what the alternative has produced.

Move fast and break things. Santoshi Kumari was broken.

Disrupt everything. Bhupendra Vishwakarma’s family was disrupted.

Scale at all costs. The cost was paid by gig workers dying on the roads.

“We’ve tried building technology fast,” Natarajan says. “Now let’s try building it right.”

The Wedding Ring

Natarajan still thinks about his mother’s wedding ring.

“She didn’t optimize,” he says. “She sacrificed. She gave up something precious so something more precious could grow. That’s what love does. That’s what the best technology should do — not extract value, but create space for human flourishing.”

Angelic Intelligence is, in some ways, an attempt to encode that mother’s love into computational systems. To build AI that asks, before every action: Does this help people flourish? Does this create space for dignity? Does this honor the sacrifice of those who came before?

It’s an audacious project. It may be an impossible one.

But someone has to try.

“I came from nothing,” Natarajan says. “I studied under street lights. I know what it means to be invisible to systems. And I know that the child asking for rice in Jharkhand is not a deletion error. She’s a human being. If our technology can’t see that, our technology is broken.”

He pauses.

“My mother pawned her wedding ring so I could have a future. I’m trying to build AI that honors that sacrifice — AI that sees every human being as worthy of that kind of love.”

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 18: Emerald Finance Limited (BSE: EMERALD), a dynamic financial service company offering a spectrum of financial products and services including its flagship Earned Wage Access (EWA) in India, has significantly expanded its Earned Wage Access platform by onboarding seven new employer partners during February 2026 (till 16th February) across multiple sectors and geographies.

During the month, the Company partnered with

• Vikas Ecotech Limited (New Delhi),

• Aruna Enterprises (Haryana),

• Dharam Chand Dwarka Das Agarwal (Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh),

• Clara Vyapar Private Limited (Uttar Pradesh),

• Bholaa Jewels (Chandigarh),

• AKMV Consultants Private Limited (Gurugram, Haryana

• Logam India (Kanpur)

to roll out its Early Wage Access solution for their employees.

Through these partnerships, eligible employees can access a portion of their earned salary during the month, helping them meet short-term financial needs without waiting for the regular payday. The solution operates through a structured salary advance model, where the amount availed is recovered seamlessly through payroll deductions, ensuring convenience, transparency, and disciplined credit management.

The expansion highlights Emerald Finance Limited’s strategy to scale its employer-linked, salary-based financial solutions and strengthen its retail-focused product portfolio. By collaborating with employers across manufacturing, trading, jewellery, and consulting sectors, the Company is building a diversified and scalable Earned Wage Access ecosystem.

These partnerships also reflect the growing acceptance of Earned Wage Access as a responsible financial tool that supports employee financial well-being while maintaining strong operational and credit discipline.

Emerald Finance Limited continues to focus on expanding its EWA platform across regions and industries, reinforcing its commitment to delivering practical, technology-driven, and customer-centric financial solutions.

Commenting on the partnerships Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, Managing Director of Emerald Finance Limited said, “We are pleased with the strong momentum witnessed in February with the addition of multiple employer partnerships across diverse sectors and regions. These collaborations reinforce the growing acceptance of our Earned Wage Access platform as a practical and responsible financial solution for salaried employees.

Our Early Wage Access service is designed to provide employees with timely access to a portion of their earned income, helping them manage short-term financial needs without disrupting the regular salary cycle. By working closely with employers and adopting a salary-linked recovery mechanism, we ensure a seamless experience for employees while maintaining strong credit discipline.

Looking ahead, we see Earned Wage Access as a scalable and sustainable opportunity. We plan to expand this offering across more organizations and industries, leverage technology to improve adoption, and build a steady, fee-based income stream. This initiative aligns well with our long-term strategy of strengthening our retail-focused financial products and creating recurring, asset-light growth opportunities.”

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Howrah (West Bengal) [India], February 18:Karnika Industries Limited, a textile and apparel manufacturing company, has announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine month ended December 31, 2025, as approved by its Board of Directors at its meeting held on 14th Feb 2026.

The Company continued to demonstrate strong operational performance during the period, supported by healthy demand across its product portfolio, efficient production planning, and disciplined cost management, resulting in improved profitability and sustained growth momentum.

Key Financial Highlights – (Standalone)

Q3 FY26 

• Total Income: ₹6,092.08 Lakh (YoY growth: ~298%)

• EBITDA: ₹1,025.74 Lakh (YoY growth: ~211%)

• Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹848.19 Lakh

• Net Profit: ₹629.21 Lakh (YoY growth: ~346%)

• Net Profit Margin (NPM): ~10.41%

• Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹1.01

9M FY26

• Total Income: ₹16,496.63 Lakh

• EBITDA: 3072.22 Lakh

• Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹ 2,538.60 Lakh

• Net Profit: ₹1,875.65 Lakh

• Net Profit Margin (NPM): ~11.48%

• Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹5.45

Key Financial Highlights – (Consolidated)

Q3 FY26 

• Total Income: ₹7419.53 Lakh

• EBITDA: ₹1064.58 Lakh

• Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹ 884.93 Lakh

• Net Profit: ₹660.50 Lakh

• Net Profit Margin (NPM): ~8.96%

• Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹1.05

9M FY26

• Total Income: ₹17,827.76 Lakh

• EBITDA: ₹3,111.06 Lakh

• Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹2,575.35 Lakh

• Net Profit: ₹1,906.95 Lakh

• Net Profit Margin (NPM): ~10.79%

• Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹5.52

Management’s comment:

“The strong performance during the quarter and the nine-month period reflects our continued focus on operational efficiency, disciplined cost management, and consistent execution across our manufacturing operations. Improved profitability was driven by higher capacity utilization and effective control over input and operating costs.”

“Looking ahead, we remain focused on strengthening our production capabilities, expanding our customer base across domestic and export markets, and enhancing operational efficiencies. With a resilient business model and a prudent approach to growth, we are confident in sustaining momentum and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 17: Happy Pet, India’s first pet technology company, has raised a strategic investment from Dr. Devi Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Narayana Health, along with his family. The investment signals strong confidence in Happy Pet’s vision to modernize India’s fragmented pet care ecosystem using technology, data, and design-led solutions.

As pet ownership rises and pet wellness becomes a priority, Happy Pet is building a unified digital ecosystem that connects pet parents, pet businesses, and industry stakeholders on a single platform.

The company’s consumer portal serves as a central discovery platform for pet services, products, and industry information. Its pet parent mobile app allows users to manage medical records, set reminders, access nutritionist approved recipes, book services, arrange nearby store deliveries, and interact with an integrated AI chatbot for everyday support.

Extending its commitment to holistic care, Happy Pet offers India’s most affordable pet insurance starting at just ₹3 per day*. With veterinary costs on the rise and pet insurance still largely overlooked, the initiative helps pet parents stay financially prepared.

On the enterprise side, Happy Pet Tech delivers a purpose-built SaaS platform designed specifically for the pet care industry, offering tools for bookings, billing, inventory management, CRM, and customer communication through a comprehensive business management suite. The company’s tech solutions are already used across India, Europe, the UAE, and Southeast Asia, highlighting strong global demand.

“Technology has the power to raise care standards when applied with empathy and purpose,” said Dr. Devi Shetty. “Pet care is at the beginning of a major digital shift, and Happy Pet is well positioned to lead this transformation with its thoughtful, user-centric approach.”

This partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between Dr. Shetty and Happy Pet Founder Anil Reddy, who previously founded Lollypop Design Studio, a global design firm in which Dr. Shetty had also invested and mentored the team through international scale.

The opportunity in the pet care sector is significant and rapidly expanding. The global pet care market is valued between USD 273 and 320 billion in 2025 and continues to expand across regions. The U.S. market alone is estimated at USD 150 to 186 billion. In India, the market is valued at approximately USD 3.7 to 3.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 4 to 5 billion by 2026, driven by rising pet ownership, premiumization trends, and increasing adoption of technology enabled services.

With the new investment, Happy Pet plans to strengthen its presence across India, accelerate user acquisition and retention, expand its global SaaS footprint, and launch new technology initiatives focused on pet wellness. “With strong market momentum and the guidance of partners like Dr. Shetty, we believe pet technology in India is entering a defining phase,” said Anil. “Happy Pet is committed to building a connected, reliable, and scalable ecosystem for the future of pet care.”

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 17: Mumbai is a city that celebrates every occasion with enthusiasm — from grand weddings and corporate events to intimate home gatherings and small parties. No matter the size of the celebration, one thing remains constant: good food creates lasting memories.

Radha Caterers proudly provides complete event catering services across Mumbai, offering professional, hygienic, and pure vegetarian food solutions tailored to every type of occasion. With decades of experience, we bring trust, taste, and seamless execution to every event we serve.

Catering Services for Every Occasion in Mumbai

At Radha Caterers, we believe no event is too big or too small. We provide customized catering services for:

• Wedding & Pre-Wedding Functions: From engagement ceremonies, mehendi, haldi, and sangeet to grand wedding receptions, we design elegant vegetarian menus that match the scale and style of your celebration.
• Corporate Catering Services: We handle office lunches, conferences, CP meets, annual functions, corporate parties, and employee gatherings with punctuality and professionalism.
• Birthday Parties & Anniversaries: Whether it’s a child’s birthday party or a milestone anniversary celebration, we offer fun, flavorful, and guest-friendly menus.
• Housewarming & Home Events: For griha pravesh, pooja functions, naming ceremonies, baby showers, and family get-togethers, we provide comforting, traditional vegetarian food prepared with care.
• Religious & Traditional Functions: From Satyanarayan pooja to Jain events and festival celebrations, we ensure pure vegetarian and satvik food that respects cultural values.
• Small Parties & Private Gatherings: Not every celebration needs a banquet hall. We specialize in catering for small parties, society events, terrace gatherings, and intimate home functions across Mumbai.
• Bulk Orders & Tiffin Services: We also provide packed meal services, lunch boxes, and bulk vegetarian catering for offices, community events, and special occasions.

No matter the event type, our focus remains on quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction.

Pure Vegetarian & Jain-Friendly Catering

Radha Caterers is known for its 100% pure vegetarian catering services. We understand the importance of food sentiments in Mumbai’s diverse communities.

We also offer:

• Jain food (no onion, no garlic)
• Satvik meals for religious occasions
• Mild spice menus for elders and children
• Customized regional vegetarian cuisines

Every dish is prepared under strict hygiene standards to maintain purity and authenticity.

Professional Buffet & Live Counter Services

We provide complete buffet setups and live food counters that enhance the event experience. From elegant buffet arrangements to interactive live counters like chaat, dosa, pav bhaji, and more, we create food experiences that guests enjoy.

Our team ensures smooth flow, neat presentation, and timely service throughout the event.

Affordable & Flexible Catering Packages

We believe quality catering should be accessible. Radha Caterers offers budget-friendly and flexible packages suitable for:

• Small home gatherings
• Mid-sized functions
• Large-scale weddings & corporate events

Our pricing is transparent, with no hidden costs, ensuring peace of mind for hosts.

Hygiene, Quality & Experience You Can Trust

With 60+ years of catering experience, Radha Caterers has built a strong reputation across Mumbai. Our strengths include:

• Fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Clean and organized kitchen practices
• Trained and disciplined service staff
• On-time delivery and setup
• Smooth coordination with venues and planners

We understand Mumbai’s event culture, venue logistics, and guest expectations, which allows us to deliver reliable service every time.

Serving Across Mumbai

From residential societies and banquet halls to corporate offices and private venues, we provide catering services across Mumbai. Our familiarity with different locations helps us manage setup and service efficiently, even during peak hours and festive seasons.

Why Choose Radha Caterers in Mumbai?

When you book Radha Caterers, you get:

• Complete event catering solutions
• Pure vegetarian & Jain expertise
•  60+ years of trusted experience
•  Professional and polite service team
•  Customized menus for every occasion
•  Affordable, value-driven packages
•  Stress-free execution

We don’t just serve food — we serve trust, tradition, and satisfaction.

 Book Radha Caterers for Your Next Event

Planning an event in Mumbai? Let Radha Caterers handle the food while you focus on creating memories.

Services across Mumbai, Thane & Navi Mumbai

Phone: +91 9221235728

Email: radhafoodservices@gmail.com

Website: radhafoodservices.com

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 17: Patil Automation Limited (NSE: PATILAUTOM | INE17GV01016), a leading provider of turnkey welding, assembly, and robotics-integrated automation systems, has inaugurated its new Design Hub at Tower 1, Third Floor, Kohinoor World Towers, Pimpri Colony, Pune – 411019.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by key industry partners and stakeholders, with senior representatives from Tata Motors present. Notably, the facility is housed in the same building as prominent corporates such as Tata Motors, reflecting the strategic positioning of the office.

Next-Gen Design Centre

Spread across 13,000 sq. ft., the facility provides seating for more than 160 professionals and strengthens Patil Automation’s engineering and digital development infrastructure. With an existing design team of over 100 professionals and additional members joining, the centre enhances the Company’s ability to design, simulate, and execute complex automation systems across multiple industries. The Design Hub will focus on robotic welding and assembly systems, EV and battery pack automation, Industry 4.0-enabled manufacturing platforms, digital validation, and machine vision integration. Located in Pune’s automotive and industrial corridor, the centre enables closer collaboration with OEMs and Tier I suppliers and supports faster validation cycles for technically demanding projects.

The location has been strategically selected. Its central positioning reduces commute time for many employees by nearly two hours daily, improving productivity and work-life balance. Strong metro connectivity ensures accessibility from across Pune, strengthening the Company’s ability to attract and retain high-quality automation talent.

Positioning for the Next Phase of Growth

The Design Hub enhances Patil Automation’s in-house capability as manufacturing shifts toward robotics-driven and digitally integrated production systems. By expanding its design footprint and technical team, the Company strengthens its ability to execute larger and more complex programs across automotive, electric vehicles, defence, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors, reinforcing its focus on building a scalable, technology-led automation platform.

Commenting on the Development Mr. Manoj Patil, Promoter and Managing Director, Patil Automation Limited said, “For us, this Design Hub is about preparing for what lies ahead. Over the last few years, the scale and complexity of automation projects have increased significantly, and we felt it was important to strengthen our core design capability before the next wave of growth.

We are seeing encouraging demand across sectors, and building a stronger team in Pune allows us to stay closer to our customers and execute faster. This expansion gives us the confidence to take on larger programs while continuing to deliver with the quality and discipline that define Patil Automation.”

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