CAVINCARE &MMA HONOUR INDIA'S MOST PROMISING INNOVATORS AT THE 15th CHINNIKRISHNAN INNOVATION AWARDS 2026.

CAVINCARE,in association with the Madras Management Association honoured India's promising innovators and emerging idea-makers at the 15th edition of the Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards,2026 held at the IIT madras research Park Auditorium,Chennai. The ceremony was graced by Mr.Kamal Bali,President & Managing Director,Volvo Group India, as the Chief Guest,along with key industry figures & dignitares in attendance. Speaking on the occasion,Mr.C.K.Ranganathan, Chairman & Managing Director,CavinCare said," As we mark 15 years,we are proud that the Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards continue to champion innovation,nurture entrepreneurial talent & create an eco system where unconventional ideas can find the support they need to make a difference".

Mr.A.R. Unnikrishnan,President,Madras Management Association also shared his thoughts & said," MMA is proud to partner with Cavin Care Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards for over a decade.,celebrating innovation and inclusivity at the national level.The 850 plus nominations received this year highlight the exponential growth of India's innovation eco system".

PRIME MINISTER TURNS 76.

 The Prime Minister of India Turns 76 today .His commitment to India's growth & to take the country from a Developing country To a Developed Country is unparalelled.

WE WISH HIM HAPPY BIRTHDAY  & MAY HE CONTINUE TO LEAD THE COUNTRY TO THE GOAL HE SET FOR THE COUNTRY.

TENTHPIN EXPANDS FOOTPRINT IN INDIA -LAUNCHES AI,IOMT-BASED CENTRE FOR LIFE SCIENCES INNOVATION HUB IN BENGALURU.

SWITZERLAND  based Tenthpin Management Consultants,a global leader  in management & technology consulting for life Sciences Companies,today announced the launch of innovation Hub in Bengaluru,establishing a Global Centre of excellence dedicated to advanced therapies that delivers a cutting edge AI & Cloud -driven solutions that help organisations accelerate & transform complex gene,cell and tissue treatments into life saving medicines.The latest state of the art facility at Global Tech Park,Koramangala was inaugurated by Mr.Juergen Bauer,Founder & Chairman of the Executive Board of Tenthpin,in the presence of Mr.Michael Schmidt,Founder & Member of the Executive Board of Tenthpin and and Mr.Sachin Bhure,Partner and Managing Director,Tenthpin.

Speaking on the occasion of the launch,Mr.Juergen Bauer said," Our new office in Bengaluru is more than an expansion-it is an investment in the future of Life Sciences innovation.India has proven to be a cornerstone of our global delivery model-combining expertise,technical excellence and a deep commitment to quality. The innovation hub in Bengaluru will serve as a global hub for revolutionizingand further enhancing next generation AI based products & accelerators that help Life Sciences Companies simplify complexity,ensure regulatory compliance & scale efficiently in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

Speaking on the occassion,Mr.Michael Schmidt,daid,"With deep expertise in SAP Batch Release Hub (BRH),SAO Intelligent Clinical Supply Management (ICSM),and SAP Advanced Therapy Orchestration (ATO),and our own AI Powered,GxP-ready Tenthpin software solutions. This centre will strengthen our ability to accelerate digital transformationin the Life Sciences Industry". We  aim to help Indian life sciences Companies to become global leaders in innovation with the help of local talent". says Mr. Sachin Bhure. He also said, at present the Head count is 175 in India which may increase to about 400 in Two years. Globally, Tenthpin has about 650 people .

NEB SPORTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & SPORTS AND KARNATAKA TOURISM BRINGS TOUR DE FRANCE INSPIRED WORLD CLASS CYCLING EVENT TO INDIA.

Le Tape  ,India's first edition of the Tour de France's official amateur Cycling series,set to take place on October,4,2026,in the iconic city of Mysuru.Skoda India is the title sponsor of the event & the T-Shirt & finisher medals & detailing of the route were unveiled during the press conference held yesterday. L'Etape Mysuru is part of the global L'Etape by Tour de France series,the official amateur cycling programme run by Amaury Sport organisation (ASO),the organisers of the Tour de France.It is the first time this prestigeous event has come to India,and Karnataka's Mysuru has earned the distinction of hosting this world class event.

Mr.Ashish Gupta,Brand Director, Skoda Auto India said,"Cycling is in Skoda's DNA.Our story began in 1895 with the first Slavia bicycle,and more than 130 years later,that passion remains an itegral part of who we are. L'Etape  Mysuru brings the official amateur experience of the Tour de France to India for the first time,making our partnership a natural extension of this heritage. Mr.Nagaraja Adiga,Chairman & Managing Director, NEB Sports shared," For us at NEB Sports,this is more than a cycling event.It is about putting India on the global sporting map,showcasing what Mysuru has to offer,and building a community around fitness,sustainability and the joy of pushing your limits.With Skoda Auto  India on board as title sponsor,we are confident this will be one of the most memorable editions in L'Etape's global history".

Four categories for every kind of rider; the event will offer  four catgories,making it accessible to every one from competetive cyclists to families & young children:

                   * 100 Km                      The Race - for competetive riders.

                   * 50 km                         The Ride - for fitness enthusiasts.

                   * 20 Km                         Family Fun Ride  - Open to all ages.

                   * 1 Km                           kids & Community Ride.

For registrations,please log on to https:// mysamay.in/public/event/info/4379a0a-2cdf-47d5-bd70-d1f998de819f

RINAC INDIA LTD., & GONVARII MATERIAL HANDLING (GMH) FORMALLY ESTABLISHED CONSTRUCTOR RINAC PRIVATE LTD., TO DELIVER INTEGRATED WAREHOUSE & INTRALOGISTICS SOLUTIONS IN INDIA.

This new Joint Venture combines European & Storage expertise with RINAC's Indian market presence & project execution capabilities.The JV marks the evolution of the Companies'long standing distributor relationship into a strategic partnership aimed at addressing the growing demand for space efficient,high density & Technology enabled warehouse solutions in India.The new company will serve both cold and ambient warehouse applications,offering soltions spnning pallet racking,high density storage,mobile racking /MOVO,pallet shuttle systems,rack-clad warehouses & semi-automated &automated storage solutions.

Speaking about the launch,Mr.P.V.Balasubramanian,Managing Director,RINAC India Ltd., said," By combining global engineering expertise with our local market understanding & execution capabilities,we aim to deliver integrated solutions that address the evolving requirements of Indian businesses." Mr.Sergio Rodriguez Cuesta,CEO,Gonvarri Materil Handling said," India represents an important growth market for warehousing and intralogistics,and our partnership with RINAC provides a strong platform to bring our global engineering & storage expertise closer to customers in the region.CONSTRUCTOR RINAC combines internationalexperience with strong local capabilities,allowing us to offer a wider range solutions while being closer to the needs of the Indian Market."

The new company will be guided by the core values "CONNECT,BUILD,PERFORM" to create efficient & scalable warehouse solutions for the Indian Market.

THE INDIAN SOFTBALL CRICKET LEAGUE (ISCL) -GULLY TO GLORY SEASON 2 .

 The Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL)  is a national franchise based cricket league created to provide a structured & professional platform for grassroot cricket talent across India.Its core objectives is to indentify talented players from urban,rural & remote regions 7 provide them with oppurtunities to compete on a larger pltform.ISCL features 32 franchise teams operates under the Indian Softball Cricket Foundation Head Quartered in Bengaluru. There will be 127 matches which will be covered live by Sony Sports.It will be a 9 over format. The brand Ambassadors are : Suresh Raina & Harbhajan Singh.

Mr.Harbhajan Singh,Former India Player said," I am delighted to be associated with an initiative that wants to take the game to players across the country".Reflecting on the ISCL's journey& its plan for the future,Founder & President, Dr.Gangadhar Raju, siad," What began with Karnataka has now developed into a national movement with 32 franchises.Season 1 gave us tremendous confidence, and our objective now is to make season 2 bigger,stronger & more professional while keeping grassroot players at the heart of everything we do".

ISCL Board Chairman,Mr.B.H.Anil kumar,IAS (retd.) said," Our responssibility is not merely to conduct the tournament,but to develop an eco system that players,franchisees,partners & supporters can believe in & participate in for yeaars to come".

 

SIMPLE ENERGY LAUNCHES "SIMPLE WAVE" -ITS FIRST FAMILY SCOOTER,WITH UPTO243 Km IDC RANGE- STARTING FROM Rs.1,09,999/- (ex-showroom-Bengaluru)

SIMPLE WAVE,a Bengaluru based EV start up introduces three variants :six models designed for Indian families with a spacious riding lay out,The Simple Wave features a chain drive transmission,offers a 5 kWh battery pack,243 Km IDC  range,& 90 kms /h top speed, the simple wave offers 300 mm water-wading capability and 775 mm seat height and  offers storage space upto  70 litres. This comprises of the Pill,a first-of-its-kind auxilliary storage  compartment with a capacity of 4 litres,an industry leading under-seat  compartment with a capacity of 63 litres, and a convenient 3 litre glove box making it well suited to the needs of indian families.The new line up includes the Simple Wave S ,Simple Wave and the Simple Wave+,further offering 5 models under this line up.

Commenting on the launch, Mr.Suhas Rajkumar,Founder & CEO ,Simple Energy said," The launch of the Simple Wave marks a defining moment for Simple Energy. It has been engineered as a product that brings practicality comfort,and reliability together.The Simple Wave is designed with practicality at its core,featuring a 1347 mm wheel base and a payload capacity of 150 kgs.The scooter also has an IP67 -rated battery pack and motor protection.The Simple Wave  range is equipped with portable chargers & supports both standard and fast charging".

The Simple Wave line up is lauched at an introductory offer, priced at Rs.1,09,999/-.It is available for bookings across al Simple Energy Touch points.Customers can visit the store to book their scooters or visit https://www.simpleenergy.in/.deliveries are scheduled to commence from the last week of september2026.The Company currently  has production capacity of 3000 units per month and  has been investing in expanding its battery manufacturing line. So far  Simple Energy has raised Rs.736 crores to date from a strong base of investors and HNI's including Dr.Arokiaswamy Velumani's family office,Balamurugan Arumugam,the Haran family office,the Desai Family Office (Promoters of Apar Industries)and the Vasavi Family Office.This includes the latest funding round of Rs.250 crores.

Simple Energy is an automotive manufacturer head quartered in Bengaluru,founded in 2019 by Mr.Suhas Rajkumar and Co-Founded by Mr.Shreshth Mishra,the Company later welcomed Mr.Ankit Gupta as an additional Co-Founder.