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This week’s news highlights 10 significant developments across various sectors in India, showcasing a shift in the country’s approach towards setting clear directions for the year ahead. Here’s a summary of each development:
- Britannia Appoints Tilt Brand Solutions: Britannia Industries has appointed Tilt Brand Solutions to handle its Cakes, Rusks, Breads, and Croissants portfolio, focusing on creative and strategic development for its adjacency categories.
- Changi Airport Wins Global Honour: Changi Airport in Singapore has been named the World’s Best Airport for 2025, with over 5.5 million passengers traveling between India and Changi in 2024, a record figure surpassing pre-pandemic volumes.
- Numeros Motors Receives Intellectual Property Award: Numeros Motors, a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has received the National Intellectual Property Award for its contributions to patent filing, IP protection, and market-ready commercialization.
- Baskin-Robbins India Introduces Gelato Line: Baskin-Robbins India has launched a new range of gelato-based offerings, marking a shift towards premiumization and an attempt to capture an experience-driven customer segment.
- Poonawalla Fincorp Launches Credit Product: Poonawalla Fincorp has launched a dedicated loan product for shopkeepers and small-format retailers, aiming to formalize access to structured, need-based lending using simplified documentation and fixed-tenure instruments.
- Coromandel and Ma’aden Sign Long-Term Fertiliser Agreement: Coromandel International has formalized a long-term agreement with Saudi Arabian mining company Ma’aden for the steady supply of Di-Ammonium Phosphate and other complex fertilizers.
- Excelia International Launches Gateway Year Programme: Excelia International Institute has expanded its foundation-level offerings with a targeted entry program for international students, including a strong focus on the Indian cohort.
- IIM Raipur and NADT Formalise Partnership: IIM Raipur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) for a long-term collaboration across taxation, governance, and public policy.
- Team R Factor 6024 Advances to World Robotics Stage: Team R Factor 6024, a school-level robotics team, has qualified for the global finals of the FIRST Robotics Championship, achieving a 300% increase in girl participation this year.
- BIS Hosts Global Plenary on AI Standards and Trust: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has hosted the 15th Plenary Meeting of ISO and IEC’s joint technical committee on Artificial Intelligence, focusing on AI governance, ethical frameworks, and international alignment.
These developments highlight the growing focus on localisation, long-term value creation, and sectoral alignment, demonstrating leadership through direction rather than just scale.