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MAHINDRA ACCELO: RISING WITH DECARBONIZATION • Climate change is one of the biggest challenges the world is facing today, impacting the natural, economic and social systems we depend on. All industries and communities, directly or indirectly, are threatened by the effects of climate change. Mahindra Group with presence in 100+ countries, understands the importance to combat the challenges presented by climate change for the planet’s sustainability and business profitability.

MANGO NATION • 2021 WITH SUMMER REACHING ITS PEAK, MANGO FEVER HAS GRIPPED INDIA—THE FRUIT’S BIGGEST PRODUCER AND CONSUMER. HERE’S WHAT THE NUMBERS SAY

DEEP PLEDGE • The total value of pledged or encumbered shares has more than doubled in the past three years amid the ongoing uncertainty in the domestic equity markets. In India, promoters are majority shareholders of entities that manage the day-to-day affairs of their companies. When promoters need money, they sometimes pledge or encumber some or all of their shareholding with lenders as collateral. This is one of the many sources of borrowing money, especially when liquidity conditions are tight and the markets are volatile. Have a look at how the world of pledging looks like in the current equity market:

CLIPPED INFLUENCE • ‘Finfluencers’ have amassed millions of followers. They are now firmly on the radar of markets regulator Sebi

BUZZWORD BALLET • After the frenzy over crypto and metaverse start-ups, the launch of ChatGPT has brought ‘AI-powered’ ventures into sharp focus

Turning Point • With food delivery platforms nearing profitability or already achieving it, has the tide turned for the industry or will ONDC’s entry into the segment make it tougher for the incumbents?

VANDE MUMBAI! • The Indian Railways’ flagship train is expected to redefine urban rail transportation in India’s commercial capital

FACELIFT

Chasing CFOs • Several start-ups have appointed CFOs in the past few months. What’s driving this sudden shift in their strategy?

Featherlite Sets the Trend for Sustainable Manufacturing with 1 MW Solar Rooftop System • Leading Furniture Manufacturer Implements State-of-the-Art Solar Power Solution to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Support “Electricity for All” Initiative

CHANGED SCENARIO

BREAKING NEW GROUND IN ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY • The issue of climate change is posing an unprecedented challenge to the entire global community. Due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the climate of the Earth is changing quickly. Getting to net zero carbon emissions is a critical step in this direction.

LOGGING CARBON • With countries pushing industry to track its carbon footprint to the last mile, SaaS player SAP has launched a solution that can do just that

BOARDROOM PAIN • Five independent directors have quit Balaji Amines’ board to comply with Sebi rules, but their exit coincides with a rough patch for the company

NUCLEUS OFFICE PARKS: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE LEGACY • Introduction: In today’s rapidly changing world, integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has become essential for creating resilient real estate assets that deliver long-term value to stakeholders. Nucleus Office Parks (NOP) is a fully-owned Blackstone portfolio company managing an industry-leading portfolio of over 20 million square feet of Grade A commercial assets spread across key markets. They are leading the way in sustainability through their unwavering commitment to ESG. With a strong focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, and CO2 reduction, NOP is...