Surging Ahead: Škoda Auto India delivers a Record-Breaking H1 2026 Brand sees second consecutive year of record-breaking half-yearly sales Registers 7.5% growth over H1 2025 with sales of 38,894 units Chennai, 1 July 2026 – Škoda Auto India continues the momentum from its Biggest Year in 2025 well into the first half of 2026. The brand registered sales of 38,894 units, which is a 7.5% growth over the same period last year. In the first half of 2025, the brand had hit its then-highest half-yearly sales in its 25-year history in India. With H1 2026, the company has surged further from its record-setting year.   Commenting on the landmark, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, “Our record half-yearly sales reflect the growing confidence and trust customers place in the Škoda brand. In 2026, we have strengthened this connection through a focused product offensive, customer-first initiatives, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The demand for the new K...

India’s largest senior care operator opens an exclusive hospital for senior citizens - Athulya Geriatric Care Hospitals, completing a full 360° elder care continuum Photo Caption (L to R): Mr Prasanna Natarajan, Director, Athulya Senior Care, Dr Karthik Narayan R, Founder and Managing Director, Athulya Senior Care, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Mr Srinivasan Govindaraj Founder and CEO and Ms. Krishna Kavya Director and Founder Athulya Senior Care. Hon’ble Governor Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Inaugurated the 60 bed Facility at Valasaravakkam Chennai, June 28, 2026: Athulya Senior Care, India’s largest assisted living provider, today inaugurated Athulya Geriatric Care Hospital, its first exclusive hospital dedicated to geriatric care, at Valasaravakkam, Chennai. The facility marks a significant milestone in the senior care landscape, completing Athulya’s 360° elder care continuum spanning specialised Geriatric Hospital Care, Assisted Living...

 Škoda Auto expands RS legacy in India: Announces launch of the all-new Kodiaq RS SUV Bookings for the Kodiaq RS to open on June 22, 2026 Chennai, 22 June 2026 – Škoda Auto India is set to elevate its high-performance RS portfolio with the all-new Kodiaq RS. Building on more than 50 years of RS legacy and over 125 years of motorsport heritage, this latest addition underscores the brand’s performance DNA. With bookings opening on June 22, 2026, the Kodiaq RS combines exhilarating performance with unmistakable motorsport character, the versatility of seven-seat luxury, and enhanced all-terrain capability powered by 4x4. Commenting on the announcement, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, “The RS badge carries over 50 years of global performance legacy and a fiercely loyal following in India since the Octavia RS arrived more than two decades ago. The latest Octavia RS, launched last year, sold out in just 20 minutes, highlighting its cult status among enthusiasts. No...

 *ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah met with President of Sri Lanka Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Discuss Cricket Development* ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah met with President of Sri Lanka Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss cricket development in Sri Lanka, with a focus on grassroots programmes, youth development, and opportunities for emerging players. Jay Shah shared this news in a social media post on Friday. “It was a privilege to meet His Excellency President @anuradisanayake today and discuss the current status of cricket in Sri Lanka. Our discussions focused on increasing opportunities for emerging players, supporting grassroots and youth development programmes, and leveraging cricket as a vehicle for social impact and economic growth.  We also exchanged views on the role Sri Lanka continues to play in hosting major international events and contributing to the global development of our sport. Sri Lanka holds a special place in the history of cricket, and I look forward to wo...

 HCLTech launches AI Innovation Zone featuring Intel-powered enterprise solutions CHENNAI, India, June 18, 2026 — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of an AI Innovation Zone in Chennai to enable enterprises to innovate and operationalize Intel-based AI products and HCLTech AI solutions, accelerating the transition from experimentation to production-ready, cost-efficient AI deployments. Featuring enterprise AI solutions powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 processors with integrated Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (Intel AMX) and Intel® CoreTM Ultra, the AI Innovation Zone underscores HCLTech and Intel’s shared commitment to enabling broad AI adoption via an integrated AI Factory, with a focus on scalable and economical AI deployment. Spanning the full AI stack, from data center infrastructure to end user experiences on AI PCs , this AI Innovation Zone enables hands-on exploration of Intel® Xeon®-based HCLTech solutions. The facility showca...

 ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India launches Zagnelis® Protect – worldclass, patented steel for nextgeneration automotive manufacturing, supporting import substitution Launched from Chennai, the premium coated steel brand strengthens supply chain and contributes to Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision Introduced in India for the first time, building on the product’s success in European markets. With yet another patented product, company expands value-added steel portfolio Chennai, June 17, 2026: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today announced the launch of Zagnelis® Protect, a premium Zinc–Aluminium–Magnesium coated steel brand designed for high-performance automotive applications. Proven across European markets, ArcelorMittal’s patented Zagnelis® Protect coatings mark a firstofits-kind manufacturing capability in India, which is the world’s thirdlargest automotive producer. Until now, steel products of comparable technological capability and quality were entirely imported. With...