BENGALURU: In the presence of His Excellency Jan Thesleff, Ambassador of Sweden to India, Scania Commercial Vehicles India today inaugurated its new corporate office in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in strengthening its footprint in the country. Reinforcing its long-term commitment to India, Scania also confirmed that its Regional Product Centre (RPC) in Narasapura remains fully operational with end-to-end capabilities, supporting customers with tailored solutions across key segments.

Building on the strong momentum following the recent launch of Scania Super in India, the company also announced the introduction of a white-label financing program in partnership with Axis Bank. This initiative is aimed at providing customers with accessible and competitive financing solutions for purchasing Scania trucks in India. Together, these developments reflect Scania’s continued focus on expanding its presence, strengthening its ecosystem, and building a more locally anchored and responsive business to meet evolving customer needs.

As the commercial vehicle sector places increasing emphasis on uptime, efficiency, and business resilience, Scania is strengthening both its market presence and the support ecosystem around its customers. The new Bengaluru office plays a key role in this effort by enabling stronger collaboration, faster decision-making, and closer engagement with customers, dealer partners, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. It also serves as a hub for attracting and nurturing a strong talent pool, bringing together skilled professionals who will drive innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth for Scania in India.

Jan Thesleff, Ambassador of Sweden to India, said: “It is a pleasure to witness this important milestone for Scania in India. The inauguration of the new Bengaluru office reflects not only Scania’s continued commitment to the market but also a strong vote of confidence in India’s growth and long-term potential.

Sweden and India share a deep and expanding partnership, built on collaboration across trade, innovation, and sustainability. This occasion is a strong example of how our countries are working together to drive meaningful progress.

Scania’s focus on future-ready mobility solutions and sustainable development aligns closely with our shared ambition to enable innovation-led industrial growth. I am confident that initiatives like this will further strengthen collaboration between our businesses, institutions, and people, deepening ties between Sweden and India in the years ahead.”

Silvio Munhoz, Managing Director, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd., said: “India is a strategically important market for Scania, and our focus is on building a business that is closer to customers, faster in response, and stronger in execution. The new Bengaluru office not only enhances our ability to collaborate more closely with customers and partners but also strengthens our access to a highly skilled talent pool, enabling us to build a future-ready organization. We are honoured to have His Excellency, the Ambassador of Sweden to India, inaugurate this important milestone. At the same time, our Regional Product Centre in Narasapura remains fully operational with end-to-end capabilities, continuing to support customers with tailored solutions. Through our partnership with Axis Bank, we will be able to offer structured financing solutions that make it easier for customers to invest in high-performance Scania trucks and expand their operations.”

Martin Stahlberg, Senior Vice President Asia and Oceania at Scania CV AB, said: “From a global perspective, India represents a key market for Scania’s long-term growth and capability development. The inauguration of our Bengaluru office reflects our commitment to strengthening our local presence while enhancing how we support customers and partners in the region. We are honored by the presence of His Excellency, the Ambassador of Sweden to India, which highlights the strong and evolving partnership between Sweden and India. This milestone reinforces our focus on building sustainable capabilities and delivering long-term value in markets that are central to Scania’s global growth journey.”

Munish Sharda, Executive Director, Axis Bank, said: “As the commercial vehicle market evolves towards higher efficiency and sustainability, financing plays a critical role in enabling operators to invest with confidence. Through Scania Financing, powered by Axis Bank, we are combining strong product capability with structured financing expertise to support long-term fleet growth. This partnership reinforces our focus on building solutions-led ecosystems that create durable value for customers.”

Located in the heart of Bengaluru, the office reflects Scania’s intent to operate with greater proximity to the market while reinforcing its long-term commitment to India. It will serve as a hub for key functions, supporting closer coordination across teams and enabling greater agility and responsiveness in a market that continues to be central to Scania’s regional ambitions.

The new office was inaugurated in the presence of senior Scania leadership, key customers, dealer partners, senior members from Business Sweden, and finance partners. Designed in line with the Scania Way and Swedish open work culture, the office features collaborative layouts, functional design, and sustainability-focused elements such as energy-efficient lighting, climate control systems, and the use of sustainable and recyclable materials where feasible.

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GURUGRAM: myBiz, the SaaS-based corporate booking platform from MakeMyTrip, and Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, today announced a partnership to simplify meal expense management for millions of corporate travelers across the country. With its tech-first approach, myBiz has emerged as one of India’s leading corporate travel platforms, serving more than 75,000 corporates and SMEs nationwide. Having already streamlined complex categories such as flights, hotels, ground transport, visas, and travel insurance for the corporate sector, myBiz is now joining forces with Swiggy to address the next most challenging component of business travel—meal expenses, which account for over 11% of India’s corporate travel spend.

With this partnership, corporate travelers can seamlessly order meals through ‘Swiggy for Work’ on the Swiggy app and pay directly using the myBiz corporate wallet. They can choose from over 2.6 lakh restaurants across 720+ cities for delivery, or dine at more than 40,000 Swiggy Dineout partner restaurants across 50+ cities.

At the heart of this integration is the ‘Bill to Company’ feature on ‘Swiggy for Work’, a first-of-its-kind solution that eliminates personal outlay and receipt management through a simple, unified workflow. All transactions are automatically captured in company expense systems, giving finance teams real-time visibility and ensuring policy compliance. Employees only need a one-time authorization with their corporate ID to get started.

Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip, said, “myBiz has consistently outpaced the industry by solving operational gaps that matter most to enterprises. With this partnership, we are combining Swiggy’s unmatched restaurant network and delivery infrastructure with myBiz’s corporate travel ecosystem to finally take the complexity out of business meal management. It’s a step forward in our mission to make corporate travel not just seamless, but truly end-to-end convenient for employees and finance teams alike.”

Rohit Kapoor, CEO, Swiggy Food Marketplace, said, “Anyone who has traveled for work knows that the hardest part isn’t the meeting, it’s figuring out meals and then filing reimbursements for them. This partnership with myBiz takes that pain away. Business travelers can now focus on their work while Swiggy ensures their meals are sorted. Corporate travellers can order from Swiggy’s vast network of restaurants and have meals delivered wherever they are or enjoy a meal at their favourite restaurant in the city, with expenses settled instantly through their myBiz wallet. Once authenticated, the flow is like any other Swiggy transaction, with a simple toggle to Corporate Mode before checkout. It’s a simple idea, but one that can save time, reduce hassle, and make work travel smoother. It’s proof of how tech transforms possibilities when the right platforms connect.”

In addition to access to the ‘Bill to Company’ feature on ‘Swiggy for Work’, users will get exclusive rewards and offers across all business units, including Food, Dineout, and Instamart, via Swiggy’s Corporate Rewards program. Launched in May across 7,000 Tech Parks in 30+ cities in India, the program has generated an overwhelming positive response and has scaled up to 27,000+ corporates and 2.5 lakh authenticated users in just 6 months of the launch.

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The championship has four phases, where the first round will start on 21st September 2025. The finals will take place on 12 October 2025. 

This one-of-a-kind championship is a high-intensity, layman format karting tournament where 24 teams will participate. The tournament will take place across 4 competitive rounds, with the best-performing teams progressing to the final round. With professional race management, a pit-lane handover system, and performance-based progression to the finals, the event promises to deliver both experience and fierce competition.

Championship Format & Race Structure

This isn’t just a race; it’s an all-around team-building experience. Each team will consist of 4 members, competing in a 32-minute continuous high-speed race. Every member will get an 8-minute race to complete the laps. The top 2 teams qualify for the finals. In case of a tie, a tiebreaker race will be held. The winning and Runner-Up teams will be rewarded with a cash prize, a trophy, a certificate, and Goodies from partnered brands.

Whether you’re competing or cheering, the atmosphere will be electric, filled with great food, drinks, music, and unmatched trackside energy.

Registrations Now Open

Companies and organisations are invited to register their teams now and join the race to the podium.

With speed, strategy, and synergy at its core, Formula Karting Corporate Championship is more than just a competition or a casual weekend plan; it’s the beginning of a new tradition for Pune’s corporate community. From high-performance racing to high-value networking, this event blends thrill and teamwork like never before. 

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MUMBAI: Mindspace Business Parks REIT (BSE: 543217 | NSE: MINDSPACE) (‘Mindspace REIT’), owner and developer of a quality Grade A office portfolio located in four key office markets of India, strengthens CSR and Community Impact efforts through support towards infrastructure enhancement at Yerwada Central Jail, Pune. Aimed at addressing the necessary infrastructure needs of both the staff and the jail’s 6,500 inmates, this initiative includes support in developing the following:

• A fully equipped primary health center for improved medical care
• Drinking water storage tank with a filtration system, to ensure clean water access
• Changing rooms and restrooms for male and female staff members
• New washrooms for enhanced sanitation, and
• 24×7 ambulance to strengthen emergency response capabilities

Each of these reflects Mindspace REIT’s dedication to making a tangible difference in the community by supporting the well-being of both the jail’s staff and inmates.

Speaking on the initiative, Ramesh Nair, CEO, of Mindspace REIT said, “At Mindspace REIT, we believe our role goes beyond commercial success; it’s about uplifting the communities around us. This initiative at Yerwada Central Jail is a vital step in addressing the often-overlooked needs of those who live and work in such institutions. By providing essential infrastructure—healthcare, sanitation, and emergency response support—we aim to foster dignity, safety, and an improved quality of life. Our goal is to create meaningful, lasting change that strengthens not just individuals but the fabric of our society.”

Mindspace REIT has made impactful contributions across a wide range of social causes, from education and healthcare to animal welfare, skill development, and research. These efforts demonstrate the entity’s unwavering commitment to fostering stronger, more inclusive communities and reflect the core belief that building better businesses begins with building better societies.

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Practo offers an extensive range of healthcare services, now accessible to Dextrus members. These services are designed to cater to the diverse needs of corporate employees, providing convenience, efficiency, and high-quality care. The services include:

1. In-Person Consultations: Access to over 1.3 lakh doctors across India, offering the largest medical network in the country.
2. Teleconsultation: Fastest consulting experience with over 25 specialties and super-specialties.
3. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Mental Wellness: Counseling sessions and assistance from psychologists and psychiatrists.
4. Medicine Delivery: Up to 20% discount on medicines, with same-day delivery available in 45 cities.
5. Diagnostics: Up to 20% discount on diagnostic services, with same-day sample pickup available in 30 cities.
6. Health Checkups: Onsite camps, in-center visits, home sample collection, and comprehensive health checkup plans.
7. Practo Care Surgeries: End-to-end surgery assistance, including free second opinions from a network of qualified surgeons.
8. Employee Engagement: Virtual and in-person health sessions conducted by industry expert doctors.
9. Health Articles & Doctor Q&A Sessions: Access to a wealth of health information and interactive sessions with doctors.
10. On-Site Medical Support: Occupational health centers and ambulances on-site for immediate medical assistance.
11. On-Site Vaccination Camps: Vaccination services for flu, child immunizations, cervical cancer, and more.
12. Live Yoga and Meditation Sessions: Wellness programs aimed at enhancing mental and physical health.
13. One-on-One Care Programs: Personalized care programs for maternity care, weight loss, diabetes remission, and more.
14. Webinars: Educational webinars by qualified healthcare professionals, followed by Q&A sessions.

“We are excited to partner with Practo to offer these invaluable healthcare services to our members,” said Robin Chhabra, Founder and CEO of Dextrus. “This partnership reflects our commitment to providing a holistic work environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of our community.“

This collaboration underscores Dextrus’s dedication to enhancing the workplace experience by integrating essential health services, thereby fostering a healthier, more productive workforce.

For more information about the services offered through this partnership, please visit https://dextrus.in/ or contact the support team.

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MUMBAI: Volkswagen India today announced the launch of its new Volkswagen Prime program which has been designed to offer enhanced value with exclusive benefits for its corporate customers. Corporate businesses and customers are a strategic priority for Volkswagen owing to their preference for premium mobility solutions.

Over the years, Volkswagen has made significant investments in enhancing the engagement and experience of its customers. Under the Corporate business, Volkswagen India offers an Omni-channel mobility solution, which includes purchasing a Volkswagen either directly as a Corporate, or through Leasing or Subscription based purchase models. Along with this, Volkswagen has created Corporate Business Centres at 40+ locations across its dealerships in India, which offer a dedicated Corporate Business Manager catering to the requirements of the Corporate customer.

Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “Just like the diversity in our country, the Brand’s customer base also has varied preferences and customs across different geographies. For us, it therefore becomes imperative to carefully craft programs that will benefit and suit our customers across the spectrum of demographics. With the launch of the new Volkswagen Prime, we have introduced a program that offers customers a holistic suite of services with attractive benefits and a hassle-free ownership experience. We are confident this program will add value to our long-term relationship with our Corporate customers, making their experience of owning a Volkswagen even more exclusive.”

The Prime program includes comprehensive benefits such as free pick-up and drop service, attractive benefits on loyalty products, value-added services, Tyres & batteries, Express Delivery, and free car wash. The Volkswagen Prime program can be availed at an introductory price of INR 9,999 + GST across Volkswagen dealerships in India for four years from the purchase date

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Despite India’s early adoption of gender quotas, the report starkly illustrates that women occupy a mere 19% of board seats in the top 200 NSE-listed companies. This pronounced gender disparity, particularly in comparison to global counterparts like the FTSE 100 where women hold 42% of board seats, signifies a substantial opportunity for improving the metrics and not sticking to regulatory norms only.

The report highlights a positive trend in the inclusion of external women directors, propelled by regulatory mandates requiring at least one independent woman director on listed boards. While women comprise 27% of independent directors, they constitute only 10% of executive directors, pointing to the need to structurally address gender diversity issues in corporations to provide more opportunities for women to rise to the Board.

Sanjay Kapoor, a consultant at Russell Reynolds Associates, said, “The ‘Deciphering the Indian Boardroom’ report serves as a strategic compass for Indian boards, outlining the roadmap for both present and future boardrooms. Good governance is an ever-evolving process, and snapshots like these allow relevant cross-country comparisons, triggering aspirations to ‘better the best’.“

The report also exemplifies the age dynamics of board members in India, highlighting a shift towards hiring younger talent. With women board members in the top 200 companies averaging 59 years compared to their male counterparts at 62, it appears that women are joining Boards at a younger age than their male counterparts. Further, while the average age of board members is 61 years, the range spreads between 26 to 94 years.

The report emphasizes the need for increased gender diversity in India’s corporate boards, with women’s leadership access being a crucial factor in achieving gender parity and aligning with global governance practices. The full report is available on the Russell Reynolds Associates website.

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CDK Global has adopted the responsibility to facilitate every educational and nutritional need of the orphaned children at Cherish Foundation. The foundation ensures that the children receive the highest quality of educational facilities and resources along with healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals. Additionally, CDK Global has also sponsored the set-up of a well-equipped kitchen in their facility, contributing to their overall well-being.

Mahavir International Hyderabad is a socially conscious organization focused on breaking the cycle of poverty through education and health. CDK Global has joined hands with Mahavir International Hyderabad to make a meaningful impact. The company’s contributions include supporting midday meals for the students and ensuring their access to balanced, nutritious, and nourishing food. The organization has also sponsored the ‘Back to School’ initiative, providing school kits to 125 children.

Joy George, Senior Director, Head -Human Resources, Corporate Communications and Facilities & Real Estate-CDK Global India, said, “We believe in being responsible corporate citizens and giving back to the communities where we operate. The impact we have made at Cherish Foundation and Mahavir International Hyderabad is a symbol and reflection of our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those in need. We feel incredibly proud and grateful for the unwavering dedication and meaningful contributions of our employees.“

CDK Global’s CSR endeavors stand exemplary to the company’s unwavering commitment to social responsibility and its determined effort to create a positive impact on the community. These initiatives continue to gain momentum with each passing month, leaving an increasingly significant mark on this noble cause. CDK Global believes in a culture that promises inclusion and upliftment for all, especially for the children of our nation who deserve it the most.

CDK Global’s CSR initiatives in Hyderabad are a testament to the company’s commitment to making a positive impact on the community. The company’s partnership with Cherish Foundation and Mahavir International Hyderabad has helped less privileged children through social welfare and community development initiatives. CDK Global’s compassion and commitment towards this noble cause are exemplary, and the company’s efforts will continue to create a positive impact on the community.

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The discussions underscored the significance of mental health at work and called on organizations to act. Mental health is often referred to as a “silent killer” that may hurt personal health and an organization’s effectiveness measured in terms of income and output. While most employers bucket mental health benefits under Employee Wellness initiatives, the panelists stressed the importance of bringing it under Employees’ Risk Cover so that it is taken seriously and gets budgeted accordingly.

India accounts for nearly 15% of the global mental health burden, with nearly 150 million Indians in need of mental health services. However, less than 20% of them are seeking care, according to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience-NIMHANS. India pays a particularly high toll for unaddressed mental health issues, which often go undetected due to a lack of awareness, education, stigma, and access. As per WHO data, India loses an estimated 1% of its GDP to mental health issues.

The discussions painted a concerning picture of mental health issues across various countries, including the United States, India, and the United Kingdom. In the US alone, more than 22% of adults live with a mental illness, leading to an estimated annual loss of $46.7 billion in productivity. Similarly, India faces significant challenges, with nearly 150 million Indians in need of mental health services, but only a small percentage seeking care.

The panelists stressed the need for empathetic leaders and comprehensive mental health programs. By sharing success stories and implementing such programs, organizations can create a supportive environment for their employees. This includes prevention, diagnosis, goal mapping, treatment, and outcomes measurement, along with providing ample access to mental health professionals.

Ms Sigal Atzmon, CEO of Medix Global, said, “Investing in mental health is a win-win situation for both employers and employees.” Prioritizing mental health leads to improved profitability and business outcomes. The panelists called on organizations to assess, implement, deliver, measure, report, and continuously improve their mental health initiatives.

By taking proactive steps, organizations can create a culture that prioritizes mental health and enjoys the benefits of reduced turnover, increased employee satisfaction, and enhanced overall productivity. With India accounting for a significant portion of the global mental health burden, it is crucial for India Inc. to invest in mental health for future success.

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The SAAS-based platform enables corporations and TMCs to manage business travel globally and is a mobile-first corporate travel automation and self-booking solution focused on the business travel market.  It offers TMCs the entire gambit of functionalities including corporate profiling, implementation, inventory type, and form of payments. The platform provides for multiple invoice profiles and also helps corporates and TMCs undertake return on investment calculations. Additionally, Paxes allows users to create dynamic custom fields for granular reporting and analyze expenses through the spend analyzer.

Speaking about the great reception and pan-India launch, Gaurav Bhatnagar, Co-founder, of TBO.com, said, “In the contemporary world, business travel is a very significant aspect that needs attention within all organizations. The vision at Paxes has always been to create made-to-measure solutions for TMCs and be their go-to partners for business travel needs. We have been tried and tested within the ecosystem by some leading companies, and they have acknowledged our services. There has never been a better time to make business travel in India easier and give many companies the power of Paxes.”

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