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New Delhi [India], March 29: Alstone, India’s premium exterior cladding brand, has announced its renewed collaboration with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the Official Cladding Partner for T20 Season 2025. After a successful association in 2023, Alstone is once again partnering with RCB, reinforcing its commitment to high performance, innovation, and excellence values that resonate deeply with the team’s spirit.

With the tagline “Think Cladding, Think Alstone”, and the campaign “Super Batting, Super Cladding 2.0”, this partnership celebrates the synergy between top-tier cricketing action and architectural innovation. As a pioneer in the façade industry for over two decades, Alstone is known for its premium exterior cladding solutions, including Zinc Composite Panels (ZCP), Aluminium Honeycomb Panels (Alcomb), Fire Rated Composite Panels (FRCP),metal based HPL and Louvers, Trusted by architects, façade consultants  and builders, Alstone continues to redefine modern cladding with sustainability and cutting-edge designs.

Sumit Gupta, Managing Director, Alstone, shared his enthusiasm about the renewed partnership: “We are thrilled to partner with Royal Challengers Bengaluru once again for T20 Season 2025. Our previous collaboration in 2023 brought us remarkable brand mileage, allowing us to connect with a passionate and engaged audience. Just as RCB consistently delivers outstanding performances on the field, Alstone remains committed to offering world-class, innovative façade solutions. This partnership will further strengthen our brand presence and align us with a team that shares our vision for excellence.”

This collaboration will also augment our objective to create awareness amongst young creative fraternity & consumers about the innovative cladding solutions provided by Alstone.

The collaboration will include a dynamic mix of marketing campaigns across digital platforms, outdoor advertising, print, radio, and social media, ensuring extensive brand visibility throughout the T20 season.

Rajesh V Menon, COO of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, welcomed Alstone’s return, stating: “We are delighted to have Alstone back as our Official Cladding Partner for this season. Their innovative approach to exterior cladding solutions aligns perfectly with RCB’s dedication to pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks.”

About Alstone

Alstone has been a leading manufacturer of cladding solutions for the last two decades including Fire Retardant Composite Panels (FRCP), Metal based HPL (High-Pressure Laminates), Aluminium Honeycomb Panel, Metal Louvers, Zinc Composite Panel (ZCP) in association with VMZINC, France. Alstone has two state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Dehradun, India & Dubai, U.A.E. Having its own coating line for constantly delivering superior quality of products with swift services to the consumers.

Visit website: www.alstoneindia.com

About Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo India, owns the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (often abbreviated as RCB) are a franchise cricket team based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of the original ten teams has made three final appearances in the IPL and reached the Playoffs for three consecutive years in 2020, 2021 and 2022. In 2024, the team qualified by winning 6 out of 6 games from the bottom of the points table with a 1 % chance. The squad consists of a fine blend of proven stars of the international arena and emerging talent.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged champions in the Women’s Premier League 2024. RCB won the rights to own and operate a team in the Women’s Premier League with a bid of 901 Crores in January 2023 and shaped a bold squad in the auction with the buy of distinguished Indian opener Smriti Mandhana (INR 3.40 CR), who also happened to become the most expensive buy not only at WPL but among all other women’s cricket leagues in the world.

RCB has evolved in their journey of brand building with multiple business ventures like RCB Hustle (a fitness product by RCB), Dash of RCB, a premium line of non-alcoholic cocktail mixers which is launched as an extension to an already successful venture, RCB Bar & Café which saw an expansion by a newly opened outlet at the T2 terminal of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport recognised as the ‘World’s most beautiful airport’ by UNESCO’s Prix Versailles in 2023.

RCB has adopted the philosophy #PlayBold, which resonates on and off the field – ‘Defeats don’t defeat us, the Challenger Spirit keeps us alive’. Download the RCB Mobile Application to know more.

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New Delhi [India], March 29: The Indian toy industry is a vibrant and rapidly growing business, but it is also one of the most regulated industries, particularly in terms of safety and quality. This requires overcoming challenges in terms of innovation, hard work, and unrelenting commitment to compliance. For Kitoy, a pioneer in foam toys, greatness in product safety and educational content has been a driving interest.

The Entrepreneurial Journey

Kitoy’s founding is a story of innovation and determination. Founders Kartik Jain and Shishir Pawar were brainstorming the concept as they prepared for their master’s at SP Jain in Dubai. They pitched the concept of fusing toy-making and sustainability—recycling foam to produce eco-friendly, safe, and innovative toys—during a startup competition.

The highly supportive reaction to their concept gave them the energy to implement it. Kitoy was launched in less than one year, and it filled an enormous void in the Indian toy market. The co-founders felt the paucity of good quality, non-toxic, and educational foam toys and their desire to make a difference in the way children play resulted in a business that embodies safety, learning, and sustainability.

Adherence to Safety and Quality

BIS certification placed stringent requirements on Indian toy makers. Kitoy stepped up to the challenge by maintaining the highest possible safety standards in all its EVA foam toys. The firm strictly adhered to testing guidelines, collaborated with certified testing centers, and continued to enhance manufacturing processes to accommodate evolving regulations. Through the usage of non-toxic materials and rigorous quality audits, Kitoy has gained the trust of parents, educators, and retailers.

Innovative and Interactive Products

The key to Kitoy’s success is its dedication to creating toys that are learning and play tools. Its best-known product is the “Weigh N Play” math balance game, a tool that educates children on addition and subtraction using interactive play. This revolutionary toy has been well-loved by parents and teachers alike for combining learning and play in a perfect way.

Aside from “Weigh N Play,” Kitoy has launched a series of foam toys, such as sword and shield sets, playmats, and India world map puzzles. The items have fascinated parents and children alike for their safety, durability, and interactivity. Emphasizing creativity and mental growth, Kitoy keeps transforming play into an engaging learning experience.

A Sustainable Vision

Environmental sustainability is the business philosophy of Kitoy. While EVA foam is recyclable by nature, Kitoy has gone one step further by reducing waste during production and recycling the leftover material into new toys. This green approach is a reaction to the increasing demand for green toys and is an additional guarantee of ethical production by the company.

The toy industry is fast shifting towards STEM and sensory toys, and Kitoy is looking at the potential of foam toys in the emerging market. With the focus on sustainability, the company is looking to use more environmentally friendly materials and develop robust recycling programs in the future.
Vision for the Future

Within the next five years, Kitoy hopes to be a household name in India, and its name synonymous with learning, safety, and creative foam toys. Kitoy hopes to also expand its product lines, increase its market share, and continue to be the market leader in terms of safety and sustainability. “We want Kitoy to be the first name that comes to parents’ minds when they are looking for toys that not only entertain but also learn and grow,” states the founder.

Guidelines for Prospective Toy Manufacturers

For anyone interested in entering the toy industry, Kitoy’s tale is a lesson. The entrepreneur’s own advice is simple but powerful: prioritize innovation. Rather than imitating other individuals’ products, young entrepreneurs must attempt to produce toys that are safer, more educational, and more innovative.

“Compete, but do something worthwhile,” he exhorts. Emphasizing quality, regulatory compliance, and innovation, creative toy makers can carve out a niche for themselves in this competitive but rewarding business.

Conclusion

Kitoy’s story is an illustration of how kids’ play, kids’ learning, and sustainability can be blended together to create meaningful products for children. From shattering regulatory hurdles to spearheading green practices, the organization has set a benchmark in the Indian toy industry. With its firm focus on safety, learning, and sustainability, Kitoy is shaping a future where toys are not only a tool for play, but for learning, growth, and environmental care.

To learn more about Kitoy, visit their website at kitoycreations.com or follow them on Instagram at @kitoy_creations

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Mumbai/ Amaravati (AP) [India], March 28: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today announced the beginning of the acquisition of a land parcel in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, as part of its plans to set up a state-of-the-art integrated steel plant in Rajayapeta. The initial payment for acquiring the land has been made, and possession is expected soon, paving the way for the company to commence work on the greenfield project.

With proposed initial capacity of 7.3 MTPA, the project reinforces AM/NS India’s commitment to contributing to India’s national ambition to reach 300 MTPA crude steel capacity by 2030 and strengthening domestic manufacturing in line with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, said, “We welcome ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India to Andhra Pradesh and are committed to providing all requisite support to ensure its success. This mega steel plant will not only create substantial employment opportunities but also foster socio-economic development for the communities and beyond. This project aligns with our vision of transforming Andhra Pradesh into a leading industrial hub.”

Mr. Lakshmi Mittal, Executive Chairman, ArcelorMittal, said: “This investment in Andhra Pradesh deepens and broadens our presence in Indian steelmaking and takes us all closer to Viksit Bharat. This is a proud moment for all at AM/NS India, and Andhra Pradesh; together we hope to make a meaningful addition to India’s growing stature as a pre-eminent force in global manufacturing.

Mr. Aditya Mittal, Chairman, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India and CEO, ArcelorMittal, said, “Our investment today is the first step in an exciting plan to build a world-class steel plant in Andhra Pradesh that strengthens our contribution to India’s long-term steel manufacturing ambitions. We thank the Government of Andhra Pradesh for its steadfast leadership and shared commitment to a project that will create jobs and sustainable economic and societal value for local communities, the state and India.”

Highlights:

• Reinforces commitment to support nation’s crude steel capacity goal of 300 MTPA by 2030
• Land possession expected soon, to pave the way to commence work on the greenfield project

Chairman of the task force for generating 20 Lakh jobs in AP & Hon’ble Minister of IT & HRD Shri Nara Lokesh welcomed the move and reiterated commitment of Government of Andhra Pradesh to speed of doing business and facilitating AM/NS’s entry into the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Mr. Takahiro Mori, Representative Director, Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President, Nippon Steel and Member, Board of Directors, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, said: “AM/NS India’s proposed plant in Andhra Pradesh illustrates our unstinting ambition to grow Indian steelmaking capacity to support the country’s development. We are grateful to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for its support and commit ourselves to realising this project in a responsible way that strengthens the local economy and elevates India as a significant global steel manufacturing hub.”

AM/NS India is continuously pursuing growth opportunities nationwide, deepening its footprint and driving infrastructure development for the country. Its expansion to 15 MTPA from the current 9 MTPA at its flagship plant in Hazira, Gujarat, is progressing well. In Odisha where the company already has a significant presence, plans are underway to set up an integrated steel plant.

ABOUT ARCELORMITTAL NIPPON STEEL INDIA (AM/NS India):

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, two of the world’s leading steel manufacturing organisations. A leading integrated flat carbon steel producer in India, the company has a crude steel capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum with state-of-the-art downstream facilities. It produces a fully diversified range of flat steel products, including value-added steel, and has a pellet capacity of 20 million tonnes.

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New Delhi [India], March 28:  Visitor Guard® offers comprehensive medical insurance, providing essential protection for Indian travelers heading to the United States, particularly in light of the current surge in measles cases. Given the heightened risk of infectious diseases, ensuring adequate travel insurance coverage is paramount.

The US, a popular destination for Indian tourists and business travelers, has witnessed a notable uptick in measles cases, particularly in regions with low vaccination rates. As a highly contagious viral disease, measles can lead to severe health complications, placing international travelers—especially those from countries with varying vaccination coverage—at increased risk.

“With measles spreading in certain areas, it is essential for travelers to have an insurance plan that covers new medical conditions while in the U.S., including emergency medical evacuation,” said Chiranth Nataraj, founder of Visitor Guard®. “Our newly introduced plans, such as Venbrook Basic and Venbrook Premier, have gained popularity by offering comprehensive medical and trip protection for international visitors.”

Travel Insurance for USA from India

The Venbrook Premier plan provides up to $1,000,000 in coverage for sickness and injuries with deductible options ranging from $0 to $5,000. It includes benefits for hospital stays, urgent care, in-office visits, emergency medical evacuation, prescription drugs, and more. Furthermore, the plan also offers Well Doctor Visit coverage, ensuring travelers have access to preventive care.

The Venbrook Basic plan offers similar essential protections with some coverage limitations, making it a cost-effective option for primary medical coverage. While neither plan covers vaccinations, both provide coverage for measles treatment like any other medical condition.

 “In addition to Venbrook Basic and Premier, we offer other popular plans such as Safe Travels USA Comprehensive, Patriot America, Atlas America, Visit USA, Visitor Care, and Safe Travels Elite,” Nataraj added. “These plans provide a safety net for visitors by offering medical and financial support for unforeseen illnesses and injuries during their stay.”

With high medical costs in the U.S., Indian travelers are strongly recommended to buy a travel medical insurance policy before their trip. Without adequate coverage, medical emergencies can lead to significant financial burdens. Travelers should carefully review their policy to ensure it includes sufficient coverage limits and assistance services to safeguard their health and finances.

About Visitor Guard®

Visitor Guard® is a leading provider of travel medical insurance plans for international travelers. Offering comprehensive coverage for a wide range of health issues, including medical emergencies, illness, and medical evacuation, Visitor Guard® ensures travelers are fully protected during their trips. With flexible plans and excellent customer service, Visitor Guard® provides peace of mind to travelers worldwide.

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New Delhi [India], March 27: Accosis, a trailblazer in fintech innovation, is proud to unveil Accosis Payouts, a game-changing solution that enables businesses to make instant payments to vendors, employees, and customers. Designed to optimize financial operations, Accosis Payouts empowers businesses with real-time transactions, high success rates, and automated reconciliation, enhancing overall financial efficiency.

Whether it’s vendor payments, customer refunds, salary disbursements, or loan payouts, Accosis Payouts offers a versatile platform that supports multiple payment methods, including bank transfers, UPI, and digital wallets—ensuring seamless access and ease of use across industries.

One of the standout features of Accosis Payouts is its seamless API integration, which automates bulk transactions, eliminating the need for manual intervention. With instant payouts and faster processing times, businesses can significantly improve cash flow management. Real-time tracking and analytics also offer enhanced control, allowing businesses to monitor their finances effortlessly.

As India’s digital economy accelerates, Accosis recognizes the increasing demand for instant payout solutions. “Timely payments are crucial for business success,” said a company representative. “With Accosis Payouts, we’re transforming financial transactions by making them faster, safer, and more efficient.”

With built-in safeguards, such as advanced security protocols and end-to-end encryption, Accosis Payouts ensures that transactions are protected and reliable, minimizing payment failures and automating reconciliation for accurate fund settlements.

The launch of Accosis Payouts is a significant step in transforming digital payments in India. As Accosis continues to expand its fintech solutions, it aims to revolutionize business transactions—making payouts smarter, faster, and more secure. Be part of this innovation—Sign up today and experience seamless payouts!

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 27: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has commissioned its first scrap processing facility at its Khopoli manufacturing site in Maharashtra, with an annual capacity of 120 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA). The Khopoli unit is the first of four scrap processing units being developed by AM/NS India nationally as part of a ₹350 crore investment programme to meet the growing demand for high-quality scrap for its steel production and strengthen domestic scrap supply chains.

India’s scrap supply chain is currently highly fragmented, with materials passing through multiple intermediaries – from local scrap collectors to scrapyards – before reaching the consumption points. This complex process inflates costs, diminishes material quality and adds little value across the chain. By processing scrap at its own facilities, AM/NS India is enhancing material quality and yield while reducing conversion and logistics costs, all while formalising the scrap industry.

The commissioning of the Khopoli unit and the larger rollout follows a successful pilot project to process scrap at scale, important to meet the rising demand for recycled steels across AM/NS India’s wide customer base, including automotive manufacturers and ship fleet operators.

Government initiatives such as the Vehicle Scrappage Policy (2021), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) norms – set to take effect in April 2025 – and the Green Steel Taxonomy are also expected to boost domestic scrap availability. AM/NS India’s growing scrap processing capacity will support national efforts to strengthen domestic scrap availability and supply chain efficiency.

Akshaya Gujral, Executive Director of Downstream Operations at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), said, “India aims to increase the share of scrap metal in steel production to 50% by 2047. The steel sector has an important role in developing the infrastructure and ecosystem to support this ambition. Our Khopoli unit, and others that will come on stream this year, will support the formalisation of the domestic scrap industry, service growing customer demand for recycled steels, and contribute to India’s sustainability goals.”

As part of a decarbonisation roadmap set out in its inaugural Climate Action Report in 2024, AM/NS India aims to increase scrap mix in steelmaking capacity to over 10% by 2030 (from 3-5% today). The company is strategically integrating high-quality scrap into its production, with 65% of its existing steelmaking capacity operating on the gas-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) – Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) route, a process particularly well-suited for utilising processed scrap.

ABOUT ARCELORMITTAL NIPPON STEEL INDIA (AM/NS India):

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, two of the world’s leading steel manufacturing organisations. A leading integrated flat carbon steel producer in India, the company has a crude steel capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum with state-of-the-art downstream facilities. It produces a fully diversified range of flat steel products, including value-added steel, and has a pellet capacity of 20 million tonnes.

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New Delhi [India], March 25: ED Times was recently honoured with the Emerging Youth Media Startup 2025 award by ET Now (Times Group).

The award was presented to the co-founder of ED Times, Mrs. Juhi Garg Godha by the guest of honour at the event, Lieutenant General K. T. Parnaik the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Rohit Chadda, President and COO Times Network.

The ETNOW(.)in Business Conclave & Awards 2025, organized by Times Network Digital as part of the Rise with India initiative, recognized industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of India’s economy.

First founded as Economy Decoded by a college going Dhairya Kumar as a way to simplify the otherwise boring and mechanical economy to the young millennial readers in a fun and entertaining way, it grew and rebranded to ED Times under the leadership of Mrs. Juhi Garg.

Currently clocking in about a million dedicated readers monthly, the Google News funded publication has grown to this stage completely organically. A testament to the proverb: slow and steady wins the race.

Ranked among the Top 10 Youth Media worldwide for the third consecutive year, ED Times is the leading platform for in-depth news that resonates with Millennials and Gen-Z. It’s the go-to space where Indian youth engage with and share their opinions on the stories and news that matter to them.

The company is committed to producing responsible news content while striving to transform the reading habits of young India. All the writers of the media publication are certified in the digital journalism course by Reuters & Facebook Journalism Project.

Previously, ED Times was also very proud to have been selected for Google News Initiative’s first cohort of Startup Labs India and awarded the BEST BLOG at India Digital Summit Awards 2019 by IAMAI & Times Now.

Through its co-founder, ED Times is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Council on Media & Entertainment (2020-21-22), with a focus on promoting emerging new-media ventures from India.

The ETNOW(.)in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 united visionary leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore India’s transformative growth journey. The discussions centered on harnessing data-driven insights, strategic planning, and innovative solutions to foster inclusive economic development in pursuit of India in 2030. The event was also a platform that honoured game-changers who have shaped a better future through their intelligence, hard work, groundbreaking achievements, and determination.