Category: technology

Exponent Energy showcases India’s first 1MW rapid charging technology; Announces to launch the World’s first 1.5MW technology soon

As BYD broke the internet with the unveiling of their 1MW charging technology for cars in China, Exponent Energy also took to the twitter to showcase their technology prowess. In a tweet, they showcased their 1MW rapid charging technology for buses and also announced to launch the world’s first 1.5 Megawatts (MW) rapid charging technology for EVs later this year

In August 2024, Exponent had partnered with Veera Vahana, a leading player in the bus industry, to introduce rapid charging intercity bus- Veera Mahasamrat EV. To support the new fleet, the company had unveiled India’s first 1 MW rapid charging technology for electric buses.

Commenting on this achievement, Arun Vinayak, CEO and Co-founder, Exponent Energy, tweets, “As a nation we need to have self-belief that we can build and own all layers of EV tech. We’ve historically been followers in ICE. We can’t repeat that with EVs. There was a lot of excitement on the BYD 1MW charging. But we’ve already got 1MW charging right here. We’re actually doing this on standard off the shelf cells which makes it 10X accessible. BYD has fantastic cell material science capability. Allowing them to do 10C. Stuff we need to catch up on in India. Optimistic that we will have an Indian cell partner soon.”

 Co-founded in 2020 by ex-Ather execs, Arun Vinayak and Sanjay Balyal, the company has worked on their battery pack (e^pack), charging station (e^pump), and charging connector (e^plug) that together unlock a 15-minute rapid charge and give a 3000 cycle life warranty for EVs (a new industry standard)—all done on a range of affordable Li-ion cells.

Since then, Exponent Energy has now come a long way, boasting 1700+ EVs powered by Exponent on the roads of India, completing over 3.5 Lakh rapid charging sessions, covering over 20 Lakh km. Under their leadership, Exponent has cracked the code of scalability in the Indian EV ecosystem and, within just 2 years, have expanded to 5 new cities: Delhi NCR, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.

Till now, Exponent has raised a total of $44.6 Million in Pre-series A, Series A and B led by Lightspeed, Eight Roads Ventures, YourNest VC, 3one4 Capital, AdvantEdge VC, and the family office of Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman & CEO, Hero MotoCorp.

PhonePe Wealth launches CRISP: An Advanced Mutual Fund Selection Tool

PhonePe Wealth today announced the launch of CRISP, a unique tool designed to help investors make more informed mutual fund investment decisions. The tool comes at a time when unique mutual fund investors in India have grown from 20 million as on December 31, 2019 to 53 million as on December 31, 2024 (Source: AMFI), but choosing the right funds still remains a significant challenge for most investors.

The CRISP (Consistency, Risk and Investment Style of the Portfolio) tool addresses this critical challenge by offering a holistic solution for investors to select appropriate funds beyond just looking at past returns. Retail investors, especially those investing via wealthtech platforms, have been largely relying on past point-to-point performance of funds to make their investment choices. This has often led to investors making wrong investment choices. CRISP simplifies investing decisions by converting performance, risk and portfolio data of mutual funds into actionable insights.

“The mutual fund industry is experiencing significant growth due to industry’s investor awareness initiatives and democratization of mutual fund investing by wealthtech platforms. At PhonePe Wealth, our focus is on supporting investors on our platform through innovative tools like CRISP. We are committed to developing research and technology-driven solutions that help investors embrace core investing principles and prudently navigate their wealth creation journey,” said Nilesh D Naik, Head of Investment Products, Share.Market (PhonePe Wealth).

The CRISP framework assesses funds based on the following parameters:

● Consistency in Performance: CRISP assesses a fund’s performance consistency relative to its peer group based on rolling returns over a five-year period, assigning a score of “High,” “Medium,” or “Low.” This approach helps investors identify funds that have consistently outperformed, rather than those with sporadic or unpredictable performance.
● Relative Risk vs. Peers: The tool demarcates risk for the fund compared to peers and categorizes it as “Within acceptable range” or “Too High”. This enables investors to spot risk outliers and avoid investing in funds that take extreme risks.
● Investment Style or Factor Analysis: CRISP analyses a fund’s style exposure across factors like Value, Quality, and Momentum, over a five-year period, providing insights into the fund’s management style. This is presented in an easy-to-understand investment style classification of “High”, “Medium” and “Low” across the three factors. This becomes an extremely important input for investors while constructing their mutual fund portfolios, to ensure desired level of exposure across different styles or factors and to achieve diversification.

The tool is currently available on the PhonePe platform and will soon be integrated into their stock broking platform, Share.Market. This is in line with Share.Market’s mission to provide access to research and intelligence to its investors and trader community.

WSO2’s Choreo AI-Native IDP, Now Offered as SaaS and Open-Source Software

Austin, TX and Barcelona, Spain – March 19, 2025 – WSO2, the leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, today announced an update to Choreo, its AI-native internal developer platform (IDP) as a service. Designed to accelerate enterprise innovation, this release introduces two transformative features: a platform engineering perspective that empowers teams to define and manage infrastructure at scale and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that amplify productivity across platform and software engineering teams. Initially available as a cloud service, the Choreo IDP is now also offered as downloadable open-source software for the first time—maximizing enterprises’ deployment flexibility.

In a landscape where enterprises race to harness AI for competitive advantage, Choreo eliminates the bottlenecks of complex development ecosystems. The platform streamlines software delivery, operations, and enterprise engineering, enabling teams to focus on creating business value. WSO2 is demonstrating the latest Choreo release at WSO2Con 2025, which runs March 18-20, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

“AI holds an opportunity for enterprises seeking to compete with new intelligent digital experiences, but the complexity of today’s infrastructure is hindering their efforts,” said Kanchana Wickremasinghe, WSO2 vice president and general manager – Choreo. “The latest release of our Choreo AI-native IDP, available in the cloud and as open-source software, is clearing the way for enterprises to innovate by extending AI capabilities that help software engineers deliver new apps faster while enabling platform engineers to quickly respond to developers’ ever-changing requirements and expectations.”

A Platform for Platform Engineers

Choreo provides a unified platform for platform, DevOps, and site reliability engineering (SRE) teams to configure and manage infrastructure, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and environments, and operate securely at scale. New capabilities include:

● Advanced Pipeline Handling: Customizable CI pipelines and parallel deployment options support multi-cloud architectures and rapid hotfixes.

● Self-Service Data Planes (Beta): Customers can transform Kubernetes clusters into fully-managed, production-ready Choreo data planes via an intuitive UI.

● FinOps with AI: Machine-learning-driven insights identify cost patterns, detect anomalies, and recommend optimizations, empowering proactive cloud cost management.

● Application Alerts: Teams can monitor applications based on metrics and logs and receive automatic alerts.

● Support for Local Pipelines and Observability: Organizations now have the option to run pipelines and observability metrics entirely within customer-managed infrastructure to provide greater control, visibility and flexibility.

Together, the capabilities enable platform engineers to adopt a cloud native internal developer platform that allows them to respond dynamically to evolving developer needs and maintain compliance and control while empowering developers to self-service and focus on building digital experiences.

Enhanced Productivity for Software Engineers

Choreo supports software engineers with a Copilot for AI-assisted documentation and testing; an enterprise marketplace; API management; managed databases, caches, and Kafka; and support for a cell-based architecture. New capabilities include:

● API-Key Support: Choreo simplifies API security by supporting the use of encryption keys for APIs used by machines.

● Hotfix Pipelines: Choreo’s new hotfix deployment pipelines let teams deploy fixes in an emergency to production environments faster.

● Streamlined configuration management: Choreo helps to reduce redundancy, simplify deployment, and minimize errors through support for environment-aware configuration groups and unified configuration declaration across projects and component types.

New Choreo Open-Source IDP Software Version

WSO2 is also introducing an open-source software version of the Choreo internal developer platform that is ready to use out of the box. Now enterprises that want an IDP they can manage on-premises or in a private cloud can gain all the benefits provided by the Choreo IDP as a service, including greater productivity across platform and software engineering teams, significant cost efficiencies, and faster time to market.

For platform engineers, Choreo provides extensive control over infrastructure management, deployment workflows, security governance, etc. For developers, the platform offers self-service capabilities across software delivery and engineering where developers can build, deploy, and run applications using automated CI/CD pipelines, while leveraging built-in API management, service mesh, and observability features. And for team members across the organization, AI-driven tools foster even greater visibility, governance and productivity.

Availability and Support

The new features in Choreo are generally available with the exception of self-service data planes now in beta. Developers and platform engineers can subscribe to Choreo directly from WSO2 or via the Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) marketplaces. More details are covered in today’s Choreo product blog post. Additionally, developers and other technology professionals can visit WSO2’s website to try the Choreo IDP as a service for free or download the new open-source IDP software.

TECNO’s SignalJeetKa Campaign Hits the Pitch with Kolkata Knight Riders

New Delhi, March 19, 2025: Hold on to your seats, cricket fans! TECNO, the innovative tech brand that’s all about embracing India’s unstoppable energy, has teamed up with the iconic Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This electrifying partnership is all about celebrating the passion of India’s youth and cricket enthusiasts, and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever!

Cricket in India isn’t just a sport—it’s a heartbeat, a celebration, and a way of life. TECNO has always been at the forefront of keeping fans connected to the action with its sleek, powerful smartphones, designed to provide seamless signal and connectivity experience. And now, with #SignalJeetKa, TECNO is stepping up its game to ensure you never miss a single boundary, wicket, or super over.

Mr. Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TECNO Mobile India, shared, “We’re excited to partner with Kolkata Knight Riders. Cricket is an emotion that unites millions, and it aligns perfectly with TECNO’s mission to empower India’s youth. Through our #SignalJeetKa initiative, we aim to ensure fans stay connected and never miss a moment of the thrilling action. Just as KKR gives their all on the field, we’re committed to delivering the best technology to keep fans at the heart of the game.”

KKR’s #KorboLorboJeetbo motto mirrors TECNO’s “Stop At Nothing” ethos, championing relentless hustle, teamwork, and the vibrant culture of cricket. This partnership reflects TECNO’s ongoing efforts to engage with India’s youth—a generation passionate about both technology and sports. By leveraging advanced products and unparalleled signal connectivity, TECNO reinforces its position as a brand that champions performance, excellence, and seamless connectivity in every aspect of life.

Binda Day, CMO, Knight Riders Sports, stated, “Technology is at the forefront of cricket’s growth, especially in India. Our partnership with TECNO is an opportunity to promote a seamless collaboration in this respect. At the Knight Riders, we believe in creating an immersive experience for our fans by bringing them closer to the game we love and that will be our aim through this partnership.”

Luminous Power Technologies and Rajasthan Royals further strengthen their partnership to accelerate solar energy adoption in India

Mumbai, 19th March 2025: Luminous Power Technologies, India’s leading energy solutions company, continues its power partnership with Rajasthan Royals to be their Title Partner for the 18th season of the upcoming India’s T-20 premier league creating a greater momentum for their sustainability efforts and launching nationwide solar adoption initiatives.

As part of the event, Rajasthan Royals players Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande along with Jake Lush McCrum, Chief Executive Officer of Rajasthan Royals and Preeti Bajaj, Neelima Burra, Amit Shukla, and Shikha Gupta from the Luminous leadership team, unveiled Luminous’ latest line of solar and advanced energy solutions, aligned with the company’s long-term mission to empower consumers with clean energy alternatives. Luminous also plans to launch a new sleek futuristic design range of inverters – EVO Inverter Series, and ZELIO S Inverter Series. Additionally, the product range includes the EON Topcon Solar Panels, along with the industry-disrupting gel battery technology – AmpBox range, all designed to offer superior efficiency, durability, and performance in extreme weather conditions of India.

Further, Luminous also unveiled a comprehensive 360-degree marketing campaign to accelerate rooftop solar adoption across India and establish itself as “India’s Solar Expert,” addressing consumer trust deficits and the perception of high cost and complexity. Educating consumers on solar benefits, the campaign showcases Luminous’ cutting-edge solutions through digital outreach, on-ground activations, and media engagement. By focusing on trust and expertise, Luminous aims to lead solar adoption and solidify its position as the nation’s premier solar provider.

Speaking on the occasion, Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD, Luminous Power Technologies, said, “India’s solar energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, and at Luminous, we are dedicated to playing a crucial role in accelerating this change. We believe that the future is solar, and we are committed to driving this transition through innovative products and meaningful partnerships. Our collaboration with Rajasthan Royals enables us to connect with millions of cricket fans and inspire a movement toward clean energy adoption. Through this association, we are leveraging the influence of sports to promote solar energy, encourage its adoption, and introduce innovative products that enhance energy efficiency.”

Neelima Burra, Chief Strategy Transformation & Marketing Officer, Luminous Power Technologies said, “Cricket is more than just a sport in India—it’s a passion that unites millions. Partnering with the Rajasthan Royals provides us with a significant platform to showcase our solar innovations and promote the message of sustainability. Luminous is at the forefront of solar energy adoption through educational brand initiatives and skilling programs. We have built a comprehensive marketing strategy that combines OTT and television advertising, offline activations, social media, and nationwide partner engagement to boost user interaction, raise awareness, and reinforce brand loyalty in the solar energy sector. India’s T-20 Premier League’s reach ensures that our clean energy vision receives the attention it deserves, inspiring fans to make smart sustainable choices for a brighter future.”

“As India’s leading energy solutions and rooftop solar brand, the launch of our new product range ensures consumers can choose from a wide range of products that seamlessly blend cutting-edge technology with sleek design. We believe in empowering consumers with choice, enabling them to actively participate in India’s sustainable energy future.”, said Amit Shukla, Senior Vice President, Energy Solutions Business, Luminous Power Technologies.

Luminous has undertaken a transformative endeavour aimed at bringing solar power to communities, with the support of Royal Rajasthan Foundation. The initiative is focused on training rural women to become solar engineers and promoting the usage of solar energy in their communities. Continuing their tradition of #PinkPromise match from last year, for every six-hit in one of the matches, Luminous along with RR will be powering six homes in the Sambhar region. The aim is to instil a positive impact on both the environment and the communities. The special all-pink jersey includes a visual representation of a solar panel highlighting the Royal Rajasthan Foundation’s efforts to provide clean energy to rural women.

Commenting on the association, Jake Lush McCrum, Chief Executive Officer, Rajasthan Royals, said, “Cricket has the power to drive meaningful change far beyond the boundaries of the game. Our partnership with Luminous is not just about sponsorship—it’s about harnessing innovation and sustainability to inspire millions. Together, we are not only promoting clean energy solutions but also setting a new benchmark for how sports can lead the charge toward a more sustainable future. From impacting thousands of lives through solarification to enabling empowered women as solar ambassadors in their communities, we aim to drive greater awareness and adoption of clean energy solutions that create lasting impact.”

As a leader in energy solutions, Luminous remains committed to innovation and sustainability, empowering consumers to embrace cleaner and smarter energy alternatives. The association with Rajasthan Royals will help both to drive adoption of cutting-edge products and bring about transformation in underserved regions of India.

ASUS Launches Game Changer ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower Desktop PC in India

Mumbai, India, 19 March 2025 — ASUS today announces the launch of the revolutionary ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower (P500MV) in India. This is a new desktop PC generation delivering exceptional value and performance for businesses to streamline operations while ensuring high performance, minimal power consumption, security, durability and future-proof expansion. With the new ASUS Tower Air Cooler thermal design and powered by the latest up to Intel® Core™ i7 13620H processor, P5 Mini Tower unleashes up to 95W TDP — delivering better peak performance than competitors in its class. With exceptional energy efficiency, this powerful new desktop also saves up to 34% energy.

Security is paramount with ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower, so it’s backed by the reassurance of multiple ASUS ExpertGuardian protection. This powerhouse meets commercial-grade standards with a NIST SP 800-155-compliant BIOS.

Enhanced with ASUS AI ExpertMeet, ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower revolutionizes virtual meetings through advanced AI tools like real-time translation and automated summaries, making collaboration seamless. With support for up to NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3050 graphics, this new desktop also supports superior desktop-grade graphics.

In short, ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower sets a new benchmark for small-business desktops, combining power, security, expansion and efficiency with incredible value – ready to empower professional excellence.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Dinesh Sharma, Vice President, Commercial PC and Smartphone, System Business Group, ASUS India, said, “At ASUS, we are committed to empowering businesses with innovative and reliable technology. The launch of the ASUS ExpertCenter P500MV Mini Tower desktop is a game-changing step, bringing together much greater performance, power efficiency, security and durability in a compact, enterprise-ready form factor. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern businesses, it offers a powerful yet energy-efficient solution with up to Intel Core i7 processors, industry-leading ASUS motherboards with 100% solid capacitors, military-grade durability and AI-powered productivity tools like ASUS AI ExpertMeet that enhance productivity without compromising on security or reliability. It is equipped with enterprise-grade security features and energy-efficient components like the 80 PLUS Platinum PSU, where businesses can ensure long-term reliability while being energy efficient. The tool-free expandability and advanced cooling solutions further reinforce its future-proof design, making it the ideal choice for organizations looking to scale efficiently.”

Key Features of the ASUS ExpertCenter P500MV Desktop:

Powerful Performance for Business

Powered by up to 13th-gen Intel® Core™ i7-13620H processors with 64GB DDR5-5200MT/s RAM (Dual SO-DIMM slots), the ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower is engineered to handle demanding business tasks effortlessly. With Intel UHD Graphics, support for dual NVMe M.2 2280 Gen 4 SSD slots (PCIe Gen 4), and dual SATA HDD slots, it supports high-performance computing for industries requiring advanced visual processing. Optional NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB or NVIDIA RTX A400 4GB dedicated graphics cards further enhance their capability for demanding workloads.

Advanced Cooling and Thermals for Energy Efficiency

The ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower introduces industry-leading thermal solutions for optimal performance and longevity. The Triple-Pipe Tower Air Cooler system featured on the Intel® Core™ i7-13620H maximizes heat dissipation, improving CPU power efficiency and delivering up to 34% better performance compared to similarly priced commercial desktops.

The cooling system features:

ASUS Tower Air Cooler: A cutting-edge cooling mechanism with three partially flattened 6.7mm heat pipes and a large yet super-silent 90mm fan.
Expanded Heat-Dissipation Area: With up to 3,402 cm² of heat dissipation surface—4X larger than traditional desktop cooling systems—it ensures 34% better CPU performance with superior cooling efficiency.
Smart Fan Technology: Enhances airflow management to maintain low operational noise levels (as quiet as 24dB in silent mode), ensuring a distraction-free workspace.

Up to 80 PLUS Platinum-certified 330W PSU (Peak 660W)

Sustained Performance: The advanced cooling solution ensures smooth, reliable operation under heavy workloads, making it ideal for business environments requiring stability and endurance.

Engineered to Save up to 34% power consumption

The ASUS ExpertCenter P500MV is designed with a carefully engineered combination of processor, thermal management, and power supply unit (PSU), reducing power consumption by up to 34%. This enhanced energy efficiency translates into significant cost savings over time, lowering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for businesses.

Built to Last

Built with ASUS motherboards—the world’s No.1 motherboard brand—brings comprehensive system protection, 24/7 stability, and consistent performance. Additionally, 100% solid capacitors contribute to superior durability, offering a lifespan up to 2x longer under full CPU load and 6x longer under everyday use compared to traditional capacitors.

Industry-Leading Security for Peace of Mind

Security is at the core of the ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower, ensuring comprehensive protection for business-critical data. ASUS ExpertGuardian provides enterprise-grade security, including a NIST SP 800-155 compliant BIOS and discrete TPM 2.0 encryption for secure authentication.

To enhance data security, businesses also receive a complimentary 1-year McAfee+ Premium membership3. For physical protection, the integrated Kensington Security Slot™ safeguards the device in high-risk environments, preventing unauthorized access or theft.

With ExpertGuardian’s multilayered security, the ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower protects both hardware and software, giving businesses peace of mind to focus on growth without compromise.

Resilient Durability

By integrating MIL-STD-810H certification for military-grade durability, the P500 Mini Tower ensures resilience in demanding environments while extending product longevity. Further, the 80 PLUS Platinum PSU ensure long-term system stability, reducing maintenance needs and upgrade costs. These features together empower businesses to operate efficiently while lowering operational expenditure.

AI-Driven Productivity for Modern Workspaces

ASUS integrates advanced AI-powered tools into the ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower, making it an ideal choice for hybrid work and collaboration. ASUS AI ExpertMeet enhances video conferencing with AI noise cancellation, AI camera enhancements, AI-generated meeting minutes for seamless productivity and AI Translated Subtitles that break down language barriers in real time. Additionally, Microsoft Copilot, with commercial data protection, empowers businesses to leverage AI for enhanced decision-making and workflow automation.

Designed for Compact, Hassle-Free Business Operations

The ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower maximizes office space without compromising on power. Its sleek and professional design ensures it seamlessly blends into any corporate environment. The 15L tool-free chassis allows hassle-free maintenance and easy upgrades, saving businesses time and effort in servicing and component replacements. The blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6 (Dual-band, 2×2) + Bluetooth v5.4 ensures seamless connectivity.

Targeting India’s Summer Season, Haier Introduces India’s Only AI Climate Control Air Conditioners

India, 18 March 2025 – Ahead of the summer season, Haier India, the No.1 global major appliances brand for 16 consecutive years, introduces its latest range of AI-powered air conditioners—delivering personalized, intelligent cooling for Indian homes. Equipped with India’s only AI Climate Control, the new ACs automatically adapt to user preferences and environmental conditions, ensuring effortless cooling with maximum energy efficiency.

Haier’s AI Climate Control technology revolutionizes air conditioning by intelligently learning user preferences, adjusting cooling settings, and optimizing energy efficiency for a seamless experience. This advanced system comprises three key features: The AI Climate Assistant personalizes cooling by adapting to user habits, ensuring maximum comfort with minimal effort. Electricity Monitoring allows users to set daily, weekly, or monthly energy consumption targets, enabling better tracking and optimization for enhanced energy savings. Additionally, the AI ECO Mode dynamically regulates cooling output, preventing unnecessary power consumption while maintaining an ideal temperature.

Commenting on the new launch, Mr. NS Satish, President, Haier Appliances India, said, “At Haier India, we are dedicated to pioneering innovations that redefine home experiences. With our AI-powered air conditioners, we are proud to introduce a first-of-its-kind technology in India, setting a new industry benchmark. As the only brand offering this advanced AI Climate Control technology, our ACs seamlessly integrate intelligence, efficiency, and sustainability to transform cooling for Indian consumers. Driven by customer insights, we have engineered these smart air conditioners to adapt to user preferences, optimize energy consumption, and deliver exceptional cooling performance. Proudly made in India, these ACs are designed to meet the unique demands of Indian homes and climate conditions, reaffirming Haier’s commitment to innovation and excellence.”

Tailored for Indian homes, these ACs provide powerful cooling even in extreme temperatures, while incorporating anti-corrosion coatings and Hyper PCB technology for enhanced durability.

Hypergro.ai raises INR 7 crore in Pre-Series A funding to scale its AI Video Marketing Engine

Bengaluru, 18th March 2025: Hypergro.ai, an innovative AI-powered video generation and conversion platform, has secured INR 7 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Eternal Capital. Other marquee investors such as Silver Needle Ventures, VCats and Astir Ventures have also participated in the round. The funding will accelerate Hypergro’s AI innovation and global expansion, strengthening its position as a leader in AI-powered marketing automation.

Founded in 2022 by Rituraj Biswas and Neha Soman and headquartered in Bengaluru, Hypergro.ai is solving fundamental inefficiencies in digital marketing—manual execution, fragmented data, and lack of real-time intelligence. The company’s AI-driven platform automates video generation, optimizes performance campaigns, and engages leads through AI-powered sales agents, allowing brands to execute marketing strategies at an unprecedented scale.

In breakthrough milestones, the platform has achieved and delivered 92% faster video production—at 80% lesser cost—compared to traditional methods. In addition, Hypergro.ai offers AI-automated video personalisation and adjustments of aspect ratios and formats, thereby addressing brands’ needs for audience- and geography-specific tailored video content and multi-platform video optimisation, as they operate at scale.

This funding comes at a time when enterprises are rapidly adopting AI-driven automation for revenue growth. Hypergro.ai is expanding aggressively into global markets, including the US, APAC, and GCC, while investing heavily in AI R&D, strategic hiring, and enterprise partnerships to establish itself as the category leader.

Speaking on the fundraise, Rituraj Biswas, Co-founder & CEO of Hypergro.ai, said, “At Hypergro.ai, we combine AI-driven content generation, real-time campaign optimization, and automated lead engagement into a single intelligent system. This ensures brands drive maximum revenue impact with minimal effort.”

Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, Founder & Managing Partner of Eternal Capital, added, “AI is fundamentally transforming how brands engage with audiences, and videos are and will remain at the heart of this evolution. Hypergro.ai is pioneering a shift from slow, resource-intensive video production to an AI-powered storytelling engine that is scalable and cost-efficient. In an increasingly digital-first world, Hypergro’s technology is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity for brands. We are confident in the founding team’s vision and are excited to partner with them as they scale globally.”

Looking forward, Hypergro.ai is setting the stage for its Series A funding round in the next 6-8 months, aiming to deepen AI integration in enterprise ad-tech solutions—with a vision to become the global ERP for AI in marketing by 2027. The company currently serves brands across e-commerce, retail, entertainment, gaming, travel, and hospitality, working with leading names like ClearTrip, Newton School, Gameskraft, and Docube, among others.

Deloitte India announces winners for the Enterprise Growth Awards 2025

14 March 2025: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (Deloitte India) has announced the winners for the first edition of the Enterprise Growth Awards (EGA) 2025, a unique programme dedicated to celebrating businesses that have transformed local ambitions into national success stories. The winners include family-owned enterprises that demonstrate a commitment to purpose, governance and sustained growth while shaping India’s entrepreneurial future as they scale into national brands. The winners were announced on 6 March 2025 in Chennai.

More than 500 companies from across the country, including from tier 2 and 3 cities, participated in EGA, and 33 winners were named across key sectors, including consumer, financial services, life sciences and healthcare, Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) and Energy, Resources and Industrials (ER&I). Family businesses that participated had a sales turnover between ₹1,000 crore and ₹5,000 crore, with significant promoter ownership (over 26%). These enterprises have shown remarkable growth and have the potential to become market leaders.

“Across India’s tier 2 cities and industrial hubs, there are businesses that have persevered in the shadows and quietly transformed their local economies by creating jobs and expanding their businesses. The Enterprise Growth Awards aim to recognise these unsung success stories of businesses that have grown beyond their humble beginnings, demonstrating that innovation and resilience can drive them to new heights of success. By celebrating their achievements, we aim to showcase the vast entrepreneurial talent shaping India’s economy and inspire more businesses to embrace sustainable, long-term growth that leaves a lasting impact,” said K. R. Sekar, Partner and Leader – Deloitte Private, Deloitte India.

“We thank our esteemed jury for ensuring a rigorous and transparent evaluation process. The winning companies’ success is a testament to their resilience, values and unwavering focus on their long-term vision. With EGA, we take pride in celebrating the legacy and leadership that define truly enduring enterprises. We are grateful to the companies that participated in the first edition of Deloitte’s Enterprise Growth Awards – it was indeed gratifying to see the enthusiasm and support through the process,” said Dhiraj Bhandary, Partner, Deloitte India.

The awardees went through a robust evaluation process, being assessed on their purpose, governance, and growth before being chosen as winners. A distinguished jury panel of industry leaders comprising S. D. Shibulal, Former Managing Director, Infosys and Chairperson of the jury panel; Dr. Brinda Jagirdar, Former Chief Economist of the State Bank of India and Independent Director; M. D. Ranganath, Chairman, Catamaran Ventures and Board Member of HDFC; and Manoj Kohli, International Growth Advisor to MNCs and Global Funds and Business Transformation Coach, assessed the participating companies.

Winners gain exclusive access to marquee Deloitte global programmes designed to accelerate their growth. These include Best Managed Companies, a globally recognised framework benefiting over 1,300 private firms across 45+ countries; Client Experience Programmes, offering strategic advisory to senior executives; and The Entrepreneur Summit, an annual gathering connecting top investors with high-growth businesses for networking and learning opportunities.

The names of winners (in alphabetical order) are as follows:

• Aditya Auto Products and Engineering (India) Private Limited

• Aptus Value Housing Finance India Limited

• ASK Automotive Limited

• Automotive Axles Limited

• Axles India Limited

• BVG India Limited

• Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd

• Dixon Technologies (India) Limited

• Electrosteel Castings Limited

• Gabriel India Limited

• Imperial Auto Industries Limited

• Indegene Limited

• Jakson Limited

• McNROE Consumer Products Private Limited

• Orient Paper and Industries Limited

• Paharpur Cooling Towers Limited

• Parag Milk Foods Limited

• Praj Industries Limited

• Prithvi Exchange (India) Limited

• Rane Holdings Limited

• Seshasayee Paper & Boards Limited

• SFO Technologies Private Limited

• Shriram Finance Limited

• TeamLease Services Limited

• Tega Industries Limited

• Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited

• Titagarh Rail Systems Limited

• TVS Credit Services Limited

• Vasa Denticity Limited

• Vedant Fashions Limited

• Vikram Solar Limited

• Walkaroo International Private Limited

• West Coast Paper Mills Limited