*PhonePe and Visa Partner to Power Comprehensive Cardless Payments for Millions of Indians Globally*

 *PhonePe and Visa Partner to Power Comprehensive Cardless Payments for Millions of Indians Globally*

Unveiled at GFF 2026, PhonePe becomes India’s first App to offer a unified suite of Visa features including Tap to Pay, Cross Border Scan to Pay, online Device Tokenization, and Smart Accept

*Mumbai*, PhonePe and Visa today jointly announced the launch of three new payment solutions: Tap to Pay, Cross Border Scan to Pay, and Smart Accept. Unveiled on stage by leadership from both organizations at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, the partnership makes PhonePe the first app in India to introduce Cross Border Scan to Pay for international transactions.

Furthermore, PhonePe becomes the first app to enable a complete suite of three core Visa capabilities for consumers: Online Device Tokenization, Tap to Pay, and Cross Border Scan to Pay. Additionally, the platform is empowering micro-merchants with card acceptance through Smart Accept.

Building upon the Visa Device Tokenization launched on the platform in February 2025, this initiative establishes a seamless, cardless payment ecosystem. Once users save their Visa card on PhonePe, they can simply tap their phone to pay at stores, check out online at their favorite merchants, or scan QR codes while traveling abroad, eliminating the need to carry physical cards altogether.

Key Features of these payment solutions include:

● *Tap to Pay*: Android users can tokenize their Visa cards to make contactless payments at Point-of-Sale (POS) machines, even in low-connectivity environments. Tap to Pay will roll out progressively in phases, starting September 9, 2026.

● *Cross Border Scan to Pay*: Unveiled at the launch event, this feature allows users to scan Visa-supported QR codes across 14 key international markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, and South Korea, removing currency exchange friction for Indian travelers abroad. This feature will be rolled out to users soon.

● *Unified Online Tokenization*: Integrated into the platform, users enjoy a secure ‘save once, use everywhere’ checkout experience across all participating e-commerce merchants. Millions of consumers are already experiencing this feature on the PhonePe platform.

● *Smart Accept*: Also unveiled at the launch event, this feature empowers small merchants to accept card payments directly on their smartphones without buying a separate card POS machine. Customers can pay by tapping physical cards or tokenized mobile wallets directly against the merchant's device, eliminating the need for separate POS hardware. The solution brings the cost of card-present device ownership to zero, offers seamless onboarding and optimized commercial rates, and fully integrates card payments into PhonePe's existing QR dashboard for unified daily reconciliation and simplified dispute resolution.

Speaking on the launch, *Rahul Chari, Founder & CPTO at PhonePe£

 As m* said, "At PhonePe, our vision has always been to build technology that makes payments universally accessible, intuitive, and secure. Partnering with Visa is a pivotal milestone in scaling that vision globally. By unifying online tokenization, Tap to Pay, and Cross-Border QR payments alongside Smart Accept for merchants, we are removing friction across the entire payments value chain. Through this partnership, we are not just digitizing cards, we are establishing a new standard for borderless and cardless commerce for Indian consumers and micro-merchants alike.”

*Suresh Sethi, Group Country Manager, India and South Asia, Visa, said,$ "India is at the forefront of the global digital payments revolution, and Visa is proud to be a catalyst in this transformation. Our partnership with PhonePe is another step forward in this direction and reflects a shared vision - to make trusted, secure and frictionless commerce accessible to every Indian, across borders. By bringing together our global network, tokenization capabilities, and PhonePe's unparalleled reach, into a seamless experience, we are not just simplifying payments, we are reimagining how India connects with the global economy. This collaboration reaffirms Visa's vision of being the best way to pay and be paid worldwide, delivering payment experiences that are as secure as they are effortless."

*IFAT India 2026 opens in Mumbai as government and industry focus on water security, sanitation and circular resource management*

 *IFAT India 2026 opens in Mumbai as government and industry focus on water security, sanitation and circular resource management*

*Mumbai*, The 13th edition of IFAT India, the country’s largest trade fair for water, sewage, solid waste management and recycling solutions, opened today at the *Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai*.

The opening brought together *Smt. Agnimitra Paul, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal, Smt. Isha Kalia, IAS Joint Secretary & Mission Director (NULM & PM SVANidhi), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs* and senior representatives from state governments, municipal bodies, diplomatic missions, professional associations, international networks and the environmental technology industry.

Across the three-day event, IFAT India 2026 provides a platform for discussions, technology showcases and industry–government engagement around water security, wastewater management, sanitation, municipal solid waste, recycling and circular resource management. The programme is designed to help public- and private-sector decision-makers assess solutions, compare approaches and build partnerships for projects across the water and waste value chains.

*Bhupinder Singh, President IMEA, Messe München GmbH, and CEO, Messe Muenchen India*, said, “India’s environmental infrastructure needs solutions that can perform reliably at scale. IFAT India connects public authorities, industry and technology providers to evaluate these solutions, exchange implementation experience and build partnerships for projects across the water and waste sectors.”

*Opening dialogue puts implementation at the centre*

The inauguration was followed by a fireside conversation moderated by •Prabal Bhardwaj, Partner – Health, Human & Social Services (HHSS) Government & Public Services (G&PS), KPMG in India with Smt. Agnimitra Paul. The discussion placed urban infrastructure delivery at the centre of the opening day agenda, connecting policy priorities with the practical requirements of cities, utilities and project teams.

*Smt. Agnimitra Paul, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal*, said, “IFAT India has given us an excellent opportunity to explore new technologies and understand best practices in solid waste and wastewater management from India and around the world. We are keen to identify solutions that can be effectively implemented in West Bengal and strengthen the way our cities manage these critical areas.”

*Smt. Isha Kalia, IAS Joint Secretary & Mission Director (NULM & PM SVANidhi) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs*, said, “With technologies and innovations across water, wastewater, pumps, networks and sludge management under one roof, there is a lot to understand and explore at IFAT India. As the sector evolves rapidly, all stakeholders need to stay aware of new developments and adapt the right solutions to local needs.”

Sonaselection India Limited’s IPO to open on September 17, 2026, with Price Band of Rs.94 – Rs.99 per Equity Share of Face Value ₹10 each

 Sonaselection India Limited’s IPO to open on September 17, 2026, with Price Band of Rs.94 – Rs.99 per Equity Share of Face Value ₹10 each

Issue Highlights

Initial Public Offering of up to 14,300,000 Equity Shares.

Price band of Rs.94 - Rs.99 per equity share. 

Minimum Bid lot is 150 equity shares and in multiples of 150 equity shares thereafter.

Issue will open for Anchor Investor on September 16, 2026

Issue opening date – September 17, 2026 and Issue closing date – September 21, 2026 

The Floor Price is 9.40 times of the face value, and the Cap Price is 9.90 times of the face value of the Equity Shares.

Mumbai, September 10, 2026: Sonaselection India Limited, an integrated fabric manufacturing and processing company engaged in the production of value-added products, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering ("IPO"), scheduled to open on Thursday, September 17, 2026, and close on Monday, September 21, 2026. The Anchor Investor Bid/Issue Period will open on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, one working day before the issue opening.

The Initial Public Offering comprises a Fresh Issue of up to 14,300,000 equity shares, with a face value of ₹10 each. 

The Issue is being made through the Book Building Process, in terms of Rule 19(2)(b) of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957, as amended (“SCRR”) read with Regulation 31 of the SEBI ICDR Regulations and in compliance with Regulation 6(1) of the SEBI ICDR Regulations, wherein not more than 50% of the Issue shall be allocated on a proportionate basis to Qualified Institutional Buyers (“QIBs” and such portion, the “QIB Portion”), provided that our Company may, in consultation with the BRLM, allocate up to 60% of the QIB Portion to Anchor Investors on a discretionary basis, in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations (“Anchor Investor Portion”), of which 40% shall be reserved in the following manner (i) 33.33% of the Anchor Investor Portion shall be reserved for domestic Mutual Funds; and (ii) 6.67% of the Anchor Investor Portion shall be reserved for Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds, subject to valid Bids being received from domestic Mutual Funds, Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds, as applicable, at or above the Anchor Investor Allocation Price.

Any under-subscription in the Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds category specified in (ii) above may be allocated to domestic Mutual Funds, in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations. In the event of undersubscription or non-allocation in the Anchor Investor Portion, the balance Equity Shares of face value of ₹ 10/- each shall be added to the remaining QIB Portion (“Net QIB Portion”). Further, 5% of the Net QIB Portion shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis only to Mutual Funds, subject to valid Bids being received at or above the Issue Price, and the remainder of the Net QIB Portion shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to QIB bidders (other than Anchor Investors) including Mutual Funds subject to valid Bids being received at or above the Issue Price. However, if the aggregate demand from Mutual Funds is less than 5% of the Net QIB Portion, the balance Equity Shares of face value of ₹ 10/- each, available for allocation in the Mutual Fund Portion will be added to the remaining Net QIB Portion for proportionate allocation to all QIBs. 

Further, not less than 15% of the Issue shall be available for allocation to Non-Institutional Bidders and not less than 35% of the Issue shall be available for allocation to Retail Individual Bidders in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations, subject to valid Bids being received at or above the Issue Price. One-third of the Non-Institutional Portion shall be available for allocation to Non-Institutional Bidders with a Bid size of more than ₹ 0.20 million and up to ₹ 1.00 million and two-thirds of the Non-Institutional Portion shall be available for allocation to Non-Institutional Bidders with a Bid size of more than ₹1.00 million provided that under-subscription in either of these two sub-categories of the Non-Institutional Portion may be allocated to Non-Institutional Bidders in the other sub-category of Non-Institutional Portion in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations, subject to valid Bids being received at or above the Issue Price.

 All potential Bidders (except Anchor Investors) are mandatorily required to participate in the Issue through the Application Supported by Blocked Amount (“ASBA”) process by providing details of their respective ASBA accounts and UPI ID in case of UPI Bidders, as applicable, pursuant to which their corresponding Bid Amount will be blocked by the Self Certified Syndicate Banks (“SCSBs”) or by the Sponsor Bank(s) under the UPI Mechanism, as the case may be, to the extent of the respective Bid Amounts. Anchor Investors are not permitted to participate in the Issue through the ASBA process. For details, see “Issue Procedure” beginning on page 547 of the Red Herring Prospectus.

The Net Proceeds are proposed to be utilised towards: (i) repayment and/or pre-payment, in full or part, of certain borrowings availed by the Company from banks; (ii) funding capital expenditure towards the purchase of plant and machinery at the existing manufacturing facility situated at 18th K.M. Stone, Chittorgarh Road, Hamirgarh, Bhilwara - 311025, Rajasthan, India; and (iii) general corporate purposes (collectively, the "Objects").

Choice Capital Advisors Private Limited is the Book Running Lead Manager to the Issue and Kfin Technologies Limited is the Registrar to the Issue. The Equity Shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE & NSE.

*PhonePe and Visa Partner to Power Comprehensive Cardless Payments for Millions of Indians Globally*

 *PhonePe and Visa Partner to Power Comprehensive Cardless Payments for Millions of Indians Globally*

Unveiled at GFF 2026, PhonePe becomes India’s first App to offer a unified suite of Visa features including Tap to Pay, Cross Border Scan to Pay, online Device Tokenization, and Smart Accept

*Mumbai*, PhonePe and Visa today jointly announced the launch of three new payment solutions: Tap to Pay, Cross Border Scan to Pay, and Smart Accept. Unveiled on stage by leadership from both organizations at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, the partnership makes PhonePe the first app in India to introduce Cross Border Scan to Pay for international transactions.

Furthermore, PhonePe becomes the first app to enable a complete suite of three core Visa capabilities for consumers: Online Device Tokenization, Tap to Pay, and Cross Border Scan to Pay. Additionally, the platform is empowering micro-merchants with card acceptance through Smart Accept.

Building upon the Visa Device Tokenization launched on the platform in February 2025, this initiative establishes a seamless, cardless payment ecosystem. Once users save their Visa card on PhonePe, they can simply tap their phone to pay at stores, check out online at their favorite merchants, or scan QR codes while traveling abroad, eliminating the need to carry physical cards altogether.

LiKey Features of these payment solutions include:

● *Tap to Pay*: Android users can tokenize their Visa cards to make contactless payments at Point-of-Sale (POS) machines, even in low-connectivity environments. Tap to Pay will roll out progressively in phases, starting September 9, 2026.

● *Cross Border Scan to Pay*: Unveiled at the launch event, this feature allows users to scan Visa-supported QR codes across 14 key international markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, and South Korea, removing currency exchange friction for Indian travelers abroad. This feature will be rolled out to users soon.

● *Unified Online Tokenization*: Integrated into the platform, users enjoy a secure ‘save once, use everywhere’ checkout experience across all participating e-commerce merchants. Millions of consumers are already experiencing this feature on the PhonePe platform.

● *Smart Accept*: Also unveiled at the launch event, this feature empowers small merchants to accept card payments directly on their smartphones without buying a separate card POS machine. Customers can pay by tapping physical cards or tokenized mobile wallets directly against the merchant's device, eliminating the need for separate POS hardware. The solution brings the cost of card-present device ownership to zero, offers seamless onboarding and optimized commercial rates, and fully integrates card payments into PhonePe's existing QR dashboard for unified daily reconciliation and simplified dispute resolution.

Speaking on the launch, *Rahul Chari, Founder & CPTO at PhonePe£

As m* said, "At PhonePe, our vision has always been to build technology that makes payments universally accessible, intuitive, and secure. Partnering with Visa is a pivotal milestone in scaling that vision globally. By unifying online tokenization, Tap to Pay, and Cross-Border QR payments alongside Smart Accept for merchants, we are removing friction across the entire payments value chain. Through this partnership, we are not just digitizing cards, we are establishing a new standard for borderless and cardless commerce for Indian consumers and micro-merchants alike.”

*Suresh Sethi, Group Country Manager, India and South Asia, Visa, said,$ "India is at the forefront of the global digital payments revolution, and Visa is proud to be a catalyst in this transformation. Our partnership with PhonePe is another step forward in this direction and reflects a shared vision - to make trusted, secure and frictionless commerce accessible to every Indian, across borders. By bringing together our global network, tokenization capabilities, and PhonePe's unparalleled reach, into a seamless experience, we are not just simplifying payments, we are reimagining how India connects with the global economy. This collaboration reaffirms Visa's vision of being the best way to pay and be paid worldwide, delivering payment experiences that are as secure as they are effortless."

Prime Video's Jagamae Sangeetham spotlights its deep-rooted connection to Indian classical music, traditions at Hyderabad media interaction

Prime Video's Jagamae Sangeetham spotlights its deep-rooted connection to Indian classical music, traditions at Hyderabad media interaction

From left to Right Palnati Surya Pratap, Sushnita Konidela, Madhubala, Susmita Shettu and Akshay Lagusani

National, September 07 2026: Conversations around music, identity, and tradition took center stage at a Hyderabad media interaction for Prime Video's Telugu Original Jagamae Sangeetham, featuring the show's cast and creative team

The interaction, held on August 27, 2026, brought together leading media publications, members of the cast, and the creative team behind the series. The event was facilitated by The Pittch, which managed media engagement, venue coordination, on-ground execution, talent interaction planning, and event logistics, enabling conversations around the creative vision and storytelling that underpin the series.

Inspired by Prime Video's acclaimed Hindi Original Bandish Bandits, Jagamae Sangeetham explores the intersections of music, family, tradition, and personal ambition through a distinctly Telugu lens. During the session, the cast and creators discussed the role of music as a driving force in the narrative and shared perspectives on bringing a story rooted in cultural heritage to contemporary audiences.

Created and directed by Palnati Surya Pratap and produced by Sushmita Konidela under Gold Box Entertainment, the series features an ensemble cast including Prakash Raj, Meka Srikanth, Madhubala, Akshay Lagusani, and Sushmita Shetty. The interaction provided a platform for discussing the show's characters, creative process, and the emotional themes that resonate throughout the series.

Commenting on the event, Mr.Sonny Sharma, Co-Founder & Director, The Pittch, said:"At The Pittch, we believe that impactful entertainment experiences are built by creating meaningful connections between stories, talent, media, and audiences. For Jagamae Sangeetham, our focus was on designing a platform that enabled authentic conversations around the series and its rich musical and emotional narrative. From media engagement and talent management to seamless on-ground execution, our team worked closely with all stakeholders to deliver an experience that reflected the spirit of the show. We are delighted to have partnered on this exciting project and look forward to seeing audiences embrace the series when it premieres on Prime Video."

The media session formed part of the promotional activities leading up to the premiere of Jagamae Sangeetham on Prime Video on September 4, 2026, introducing audiences to a story that examines the relationship between heritage and modern aspirations through the universal language of music.

About The Pittch

The Pittch is an event management company specializing in the conceptualization, planning and execution of corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, product launches, brand experiences, employee engagement programmes and entertainment events. With a team that brings years of industry experience, The Pittch offers end-to-end event solutions—from creative ideation and event strategy to production, logistics and on-ground execution. Founded on the belief that every event should create a lasting impact, The Pittch partners with brands and organizations to transform ideas into well-executed experiences.

International Experts Unveil Benchmark BMAC Consensus Guidelines at REGEN 2026

 International Experts Unveil Benchmark BMAC Consensus Guidelines at REGEN 2026

MUMBAI: In a significant milestone for regenerative medicine, the first internationally developed consensus guidelines for the clinical use of Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) were officially unveiled on Saturday at REGEN 2026. The two-day international conference, hosted at Aurika by Lemon Tree in Mumbai, brought together renowned medical experts from India, Europe, South America, and the United States to establish a standardized, evidence-based framework for orthopaedic practice.

​The landmark gathering, organized by the Suryodaya Foundation alongside key regional orthopaedic associations, featured critical scientific sessions on orthobiologics including PRP, BMAC, and MFAT. A major highlight was the presentation of a novel biological classification system for knee osteoarthritis by Dr. Sharmila Tulpule, Chairperson of REGEN 2026. This new system moves beyond traditional radiographic grading by placing greater focus on biological parameters.

​Addressing the assembly, Dr. Tulpule emphasized the transition toward clinical consistency. "REGEN 2026 is about moving regenerative orthopaedics from promise to evidence-based practice. The development of these BMAC Consensus Guidelines through collaboration among experts from India, Europe, South America and the USA marks an important step towards greater clinical consistency and informed decision-making," she stated.

​Distinguished international faculties including Prof. Nicola Maffulli, Dr. Fabio Sciarretta, Dr. Nathan Katz, Dr. Don Buford, and Dr. Massimo Piracci engaged with leading Indian practitioners during the event, which also hosted the American Board of Regenerative Medicine diplomate convocation. Building upon its inaugural 2025 edition, REGEN 2026 continues to bridge global scientific evidence with local clinical expertise to shape the future of biological orthopaedics.

गोंधळ, गंमत आणि ‘मांजर’चं गूढ… ट्रेलरने वाढवली उत्सुकता ! १८ सप्टेंबरला होणार उलगडा

गोंधळ, गंमत आणि ‘मांजर’चं गूढ… ट्रेलरने वाढवली उत्सुकता ! १८ सप्टेंबरला होणार उलगडा

‘मांजर’च्या पोस्टरपासूनच या चित्रपटाचं नाव प्रेक्षकांचं लक्ष वेधून घेत आहे. त्यानंतर प्रदर्शित झालेल्या टीझरमधूनही ‘मांजर’च्या नावामागचं रहस्य कायम ठेवण्यात आलं. ‘मांजर’चा या चित्रपटाशी नेमका काय संबंध आहे, याचं उत्तर मिळेल अशी अपेक्षा असतानाच आता ‘मांजर’च्या ट्रेलरने हा प्रश्न आणखीनच गुंतागुंतीचा केला आहे.

ट्रेलरमध्ये चार मित्रांच्या आयुष्यात एका मागोमाग एक घडणाऱ्या भन्नाट प्रसंगांमुळे अक्षरशः उलटापालट होताना दिसत आहे. एखादी गोष्ट सुरळीत करण्याचा प्रयत्न केला की ती आणखी बिघडते आणि त्यातून नवा किस्सा तयार होतो. या सगळ्या प्रसंगांमध्ये निर्माण होणारा विनोद, पात्रांची धावपळ आणि एकमेकांना सावरण्याच्या नादात वाढत जाणारा गोंधळ यामुळे हा चित्रपट फॅमिली एंटरटेनर आहे हे नक्की!

सिद्धार्थ मेनन, ओंकार भोजने, तेजस राऊत आणि भाग्यश्री लिमये यांच्या व्यक्तिरेखांमधून या गंमतीजंमतींचा केंद्रबिंदू उलगडतो. त्यांच्या स्वभावातील फरक आणि एकत्र आल्यानंतर निर्माण होणाऱ्या परिस्थितीमुळे प्रत्येक प्रसंगाला वेगळीच गंमत निर्माण होते. त्यांच्यासोबत सयाजी शिंदे, अंशुमन विचारे, वैष्णवी अंधाडे आणि अश्विनी काळसेकर यांच्याही भूमिका कथेत रंगत आणताना दिसतात. प्रत्येक पात्र या गोष्टीत काही ना काही भर घालत असल्याने पुढच्या क्षणी काय होणार, याचा अंदाज बांधणं कठीण होतं.

मात्र ट्रेलरमध्येही एक प्रश्न कायम अनुत्तरित राहातो, तो म्हणजे ‘मांजर’चा या सगळ्या गोष्टींशी नेमका संबंध काय? ट्रेलरच्या शेवटी ‘पिक्चरचं नाव ‘मांजर’ जरी असलं ना, तरी तिच्याशी माझा काही संबंध…’ हा संवाद ऐकू येतो आणि ट्रेलर संपतो आणि त्यानंतर ऐकू येतो तो मांजराचा आवाज. त्यामुळे ‘मांजर’चा या सगळ्या गोंधळाशी काही संबंध आहे की नाही, की या नावामागे आणखी काही भन्नाट ट्विस्ट दडला आहे, हे जाणून घेण्याची उत्सुकता आता आणखी वाढली आहे.

दिग्दर्शक सुशील महादेव म्हणतात, “‘मांजर’ हा चित्रपट प्रेक्षकांना मनापासून हसवणारा आणि शेवटपर्यंत गुंतवून ठेवणारा चित्रपट आहे. पडद्यावर घडणाऱ्या गंमतीजंमतींचा आनंद घेताना प्रेक्षकांनी स्वतःलाही या प्रवासाचा एक भाग समजावं, हीच आमची इच्छा आहे. हा चित्रपट फॅमिली एंटरटेनर असल्याने प्रेक्षकांनी हा चित्रपट आपल्या कुटुंबासोबत पाहावा.”

एचथ्रीओ मोशन पिक्चर्स आणि जस्ट राईट फिल्म्स प्रस्तुत ‘मांजर’ या चित्रपटाचं दिग्दर्शन सुशील महादेव यांनी केलं आहे. सिद्धार्थ मेनन, ओंकार भोजने, तेजस राऊत, भाग्यश्री लिमये, सयाजी शिंदे, अंशुमन विचारे, वैष्णवी आंधळे आणि अश्विनी काळसेकर अशी तगडी स्टारकास्ट यात पाहायला मिळणार आहे. हर्ष, अविनाश शर्मा, हरि राजपूत, बंटी नागी आणि जसबीर नागी यांनी चित्रपटाची निर्मिती केली आहे. एए फिल्म्सकडून चित्रपटाचं वितरण करण्यात येणार असून, ‘मांजर’ येत्या १८ सप्टेंबर रोजी सर्वत्र प्रदर्शित होणार आहे.