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West Bengal Government Allots Land to Websol for Greenfield 4 GW Solar Cell and Module Facility

September 24, 2026

Kolkata, 24 September 2026 – Websol Energy System Limited (Websol or the Company) (BSE: 517498, NSE: WEBELSOLAR), has announced that the Government of West Bengal has allotted a parcel of land measuring about 54.20 acres to the Company at Falta Industrial Park, Kolkata, West Bengal for its planned greenfield solar manufacturing facility. The new facility is planned with 4 GW of solar cell capacity and 4 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity, to be developed in two phases of 2GW each. The land allotment follows Websol’s evaluation of locations close to its existing manufacturing operations at the Falta Special Economic Zone in West Bengal. The decision to expand in West Bengal allows Websol to build on more than three decades

Aequs Foundation’s ‘One Precious Notebook’ Campaign Transforms Education for Underserved Students in North Karnataka

September 21, 2026

Aequs employees distribute over one lakh notebooks to government school children around Aequs campuses. Karnataka, September 21, 2026: A simple gesture it may be, but employees of the Aequs Group of companies have opened a space to learn, imagine and dream for thousands of underserved school children by gifting nearly 1.3 lakh notebooks this year. The annual ‘One Precious Notebook’ campaign by Aequs Foundation, the CSR arm of the Aequs Group, elicited a widespread response from Aequs employees and school administrations alike, reinforcing the impact of this initiative aimed at enhancing opportunities for needy children. This year, the campaign reached out to 114 schools so far impacting the lives of over 19,000 students. A record 876 volunteers actively participated in

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Supports Used PET Bottle Collection Drive at Mount Mary Festival 2026

September 21, 2026

GreenSweep initiative, supported by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, combines on-ground collection with community awareness through pathnatya performances and nukkad nataks Mumbai, September 21, 2026: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and implementation partner Sangam Pratishthan, is supporting a used PET bottle collection and awareness initiative at the Mount Mary Fair 2026 in Bandra. The drive aims to encourage devotees and visitors to dispose of used PET bottles responsibly through designated collection points across the fair. The Mount Mary Fair, one of Mumbai’s most recognised cultural and community gatherings, attracts lakhs of devotees and visitors every year to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount in Bandra. GreenSweep aims to support responsible used PET bottle

From Potential to Progress: The Maashal Fellowship Story of GreenBreathe Innovations

September 19, 2026

How M3M Foundation’s support is empowering young innovators to build home-grown climate solutions for a more sustainable future The most meaningful outcomes of a fellowship are not always measured at the moment it is awarded. Sometimes, its real success becomes visible months later—when an idea has evolved, a young team has grown in confidence, and a solution once presented as a possibility begins working in the real world. The journey of GreenBreathe Innovations (GBI) is one such story. A year ago, founders Sanjana Dhavala and Roop Reddy presented their vision at the Triveni Awards, where their potential caught the attention of M3M Foundation. Through the Maashal Fellowship, M3M Foundation chose to support their experimentation and provide them with the resources

Hyundai Motor India Foundation supports access to safe drinking water for an additional 134 government schools in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district under the H₂OPE initiative

September 18, 2026

Gadchiroli | September 17, 2026: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has strengthened access to safe drinking water in Gadchiroli district through its H₂OPE initiative by equipping additional 134 government schools with water purification and storage infrastructure.; building upon HMIF’s earlier intervention which was well appreciated by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, who acknowledged its impact in Gadchiroli and encouraged Hyundai Motor India to consider expanding support to an additional 100 schools in the district. Implemented with an investment of INR 2.95 crore, the project underscores HMIF’s commitment to improving community well-being, supporting student health and advancing sustainable development in alignment with government of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission and

PepsiCo advances ESG ambitions with efforts across Water, Farming and Nutrition, contributing to resilient business growth

September 18, 2026

The India business contributes to the global sustainability goals through leadership in water stewardship, regenerative agriculture and circular packaging NEW DELHI, 17 September 2026: PepsiCo released its 2025 ESG Performance Update, highlighting measurable progress against its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) ambition and demonstrating how sustainability is increasingly embedded in the way the company operates and grows. Globally, PepsiCo has expanded regenerative, restorative and protective farming practices to 4.7 million acres across more than 60 countries, achieved 100% water replenishment at company-owned facilities in highwater-risk areas and reduced virgin plastic use in primary packaging by 6%. In India, PepsiCo continues to make strong progress across these priorities. “We’re excited by the momentum we’re building as pep+ continues to transform our business end

Carrier Launches ALLWAYS Community Program to Support Frontline Outdoor Workers Against Extreme Weather

September 17, 2026

Gurugram, 17th September 2026: Carrier India, Carrier India, a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, today announced the launch of the Carrier ALLWAYS Community Program, a corporate social responsibility initiative focused on building awareness and preparedness among outdoor workers who are exposed to extreme weather conditions such as heat waves, heavy rainfall, cold waves and poor air quality. As a pilot, the program is being rolled out in Gurugram, in association with United Way Delhi as the initiative’s implementation partner. The first phase focuses on the city’s active fleet of delivery riders, who spend extended hours outdoors, of whom approximately 5,000 to 6,000 are on the road daily. At the heart of the

Max Healthcare Foundation Expands Max Medical Scholarship to Fund Education of 250 Meritorious MBBS Students in its 4th Year

September 16, 2026

New Delhi, September 15, 2026: Max Healthcare Foundation today announced the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship Max Medical Scholarship Programme, expanding its annual intake to up to 250 new students this year, compared with 100 students in previous years. The expansion will significantly widen the programme’s reach and enable more meritorious students from economically weaker sections to pursue medical education. The scholarship will fully fund the medical education of up to 250 new students this year who have qualified for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET examination) and secured admission to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program in government medical colleges across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Nagpur, Lucknow, Mohali, Dehradun, Bathinda and Bhubaneswar for the

The Association of People with Disability Launches ‘AS i AM’ – A National Movement to Redefine How India Sees Disability

September 16, 2026

Bengaluru, September 15, 2026: The Association of People with Disability (APD) has announced the launch of AS i AM – a photography and videography movement challenging how disability is portrayed in India’s visual culture. India is home to over 50 million people with disabilities. Yet in mainstream media and advertising, they remain largely invisible, and when they do appear, it is almost always through the lens of pity or inspiration. AS i AM exists to change that. The challenge invites photographers, videographers, and visual storytellers across India to document the honest, ordinary, joyful realities of people living with disability, building a permanent visual repository that changes what India sees. Submissions are open till midnight on October 31, 2026. Winners will be announced

M3M Foundation Supports Kamya Bhardwaj Through ‘Samudra Se Shikhar Tak’ to Take on the Oceans Seven

September 12, 2026

Haryana’s First Female Channel Swimmer on a Historic Quest to Become India’s First Woman to Complete the Oceans Seven Gurugram, Haryana | 10th September 2026: M3M Foundation has come forward to support young open-water swimmer Kamya Bhardwaj in her quest to conquer the Oceans Seven, launching ‘Samudra Se Shikhar Tak’ under its Lakshya programme as a dedicated initiative for her historic journey. Beginning with the iconic English Channel, Kamya will take on seven of the world’s most challenging open-water crossings in her pursuit of becoming the first Indian woman to complete the Oceans Seven. M3M Foundation will support her throughout this journey and is also launching a donation and partnership campaign, inviting individuals, institutions and organisations to become part of