April 10^th, 2025; Mandi: Superintending Engineer – Vijay Kumar Sharma from IIT Mandi has been awarded with a fellow membership by the “Institute of Engineers (India)”. With over 30 years of experience in the field of civil engineering, Sharma contributed to the numerous significant projects throughout his career. It was for his outstanding performance over two years at IIT Mandi, he has been selected as a Fellow in the Institute of Engineers (India). Additionally, Sharma has also been awarded the Chartered Engineer (India) Certificate.

It is to be noted that Vijay Kumar Sharma started his career as an engineer in BSNL construction. He served BSNL for 29 years. During this time period, he worked on telephone exchange building, colony, mobile tower and many big projects of the state in BSNL. He also constructed polytechnic college, hospital and many schools of Himachal government.

Chandigarh, April 10, 2025: Burger King India is bringing the bold and exciting flavours of Korea to its guests with the launch of its Korean Spicy Fest, a limited-time menu designed to tantalize taste buds with the perfect fusion of heat and authentic flavours.

Launching nationwide on April 2nd, this fiery new range is set to excite Gen Z, millennials, and spice lovers alike. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Korean flavours or looking for a thrilling new food experience, this menu delivers on all fronts.

Inspired by trends and the rising love for Korean cuisine, Burger King has crafted a menu that goes beyond just spice – it’s an authentic Korean taste experience. Infused with the richness of sesame, ginger, garlic, and red chilies, the multi-dimensional flavour profile with premium brioche buns ensures a satisfying balance of heat and flavours.

“Guests today are looking for new, exciting flavours that push the boundaries of taste. We have seen Korean flavour frenzy across categories and in our internal research too Korean came up as a top consumer flavour preference. Our product development team went to the fundamentals of Korean taste and built our recipes to deliver this authentic Korean flavours with the unique dunking process. With the Korean Spicy Fest, Burger King is delivering an authentic, crave-worthy experience that brings the global Korean flavour trend right to our guests. We’re confident that the combination of premium ingredients like the Brioche bun, bold Korean flavours, and a variety of burgers and snacks will make this an instant favourite of our guests,” said Kapil Grover, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, Burger King India.

 The Korean Spicy Fest brings together a diverse range of formats to satisfy every craving:

· Korean Spicy Chicken Burger – Succulent whole muscle chicken crunchy coated in bold Korean flavours, topped with fresh lettuce and premium brioche buns.

·  Korean Spicy Paneer Burger – A spicy delight for paneer lovers with a flavourful Korean twist.

·  Korean Spicy Chicken Wings – Juicy, bone-in wings tossed in the ultimate Korean glaze.

·  Korean Spicy Chicken – Boneless, bite-sized, fiery delights.

·  Korean Spicy Fries – Crispy cheesy fries with Korean glaze that packs a punch.

With prices starting at just ₹149, Burger King ensures that these premium Korean flavours are accessible to all. The range is available nationwide across all Burger King restaurants for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Guests can also enjoy Korean Meal Deals and upgrade combos at attractive pricing to get a complete flavour-packed experience.

Burger King is set to make waves with a full-fledged 360° campaign featuring digital promotions, in-restaurant activations, OOH advertising, and influencer partnerships. A multi-pronged influencer strategy will engage food enthusiasts, K-culture lovers, and spice lovers, ensuring that everyone gets a taste of the action.

Additionally, multiple user-generated content contests, are planned on their social media handles, to add an interactive and engaging twist for Burger King’s fans across social media.

While the Korean Spicy Fest is all about bold flavours, Burger King has carefully calibrated the spice levels to suit the Indian palate and preference. The taste is balanced to offer a thrilling yet enjoyable heat experience, making it a must-try for all burger lovers.

Reflecting on the creative vision for #BKKoreanSpicyFest Anupama Ramaswamy, Joint MD and Chief Creative Officer, Havas Worldwide India said, “The buzz around K-culture is undeniable, but what caught our attention was the hunger for authenticity. People aren’t just looking for what’s popular; they want what’s real. Keeping this insight as our guiding tenet, we launched our Korean Spicy Fest campaign with a DVC that paid homage to all the K-fans in India and built a tribe through digital activations. This campaign isn’t just about introducing new menu items—it’s about honouring the culture and giving K-fans an experience that feels authentic, immersive, and made just for them.”

Chandigarh, April 10, 2025: Mahindra today announced a major milestone in its electric mobility journey, with over 3000 customer deliveries of its all-electric Origin SUVs—the XEV 9e and BE 6—completed since the commencement of deliveries on March 20, 2025.

The response to Mahindra’s new electric SUV portfolio has been overwhelming. Both the XEV 9e and BE 6 continue to witness strong booking momentum, with majority of the customers opting for the fully loaded Pack Three variant. Current booking trends indicate 59% demand for the XEV 9e and 41% for the BE 6. The waiting period currently extends up to six months in select regions, and Mahindra is actively scaling up deliveries nationwide to reduce wait times and ensure a seamless ownership journey.

In line with its commitment to delivering a customer-first EV experience, Mahindra has introduced an intuitive new ‘Default’ drive mode. Designed especially for first-time EV adopters, this mode offers a driving feel akin to internal combustion vehicles—making the transition to electric smoother, more natural, and instantly comfortable.

Each vehicle delivery is accompanied by a curated set of video guides that walk customers through best practices for EV ownership. These include tips on efficient charging, driving techniques to optimise range, and a walkthrough of the vehicle’s advanced connected technologies—empowering owners to unlock the full potential of their electric SUVs from day one.

As Mahindra continues to redefine the future of mobility, this milestone underscores the growing trust and excitement among customers towards sustainable and intelligent transportation.

Chandigarh, April 10, 2025 – Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd. (MASPL), a part of the Mahindra Group, has been awarded a prestigious contract by Airbus Helicopters to manufacture and assemble the main fuselage of its H130 light single-engine helicopter — marking a major milestone for India’s ‘Make in India’ vision and further cementing Mahindra’s position as a trusted partner in the global aerospace supply chain.

The contract was signed in the presence of Shri. Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Shri. Vumlunmang Vualnam, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director of Airbus in India and South Asia, and Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO and Managing Director of the Mahindra Group.

Under this agreement, Mahindra will produce the H130’s main fuselage assembly, which will then be shipped to Airbus Helicopters’ facilities in Europe. Industrialisation will commence immediately, with the first cabin assembly scheduled for delivery by March 2027.

Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group, said, “We are delighted to deepen our longstanding partnership with Airbus through this pivotal aerostructures contract. As a global leader, Airbus has played a transformative role in nurturing India’s aerospace ecosystem and showcasing it on the world stage. It is an honour for us to build on our proven track record with Airbus, harness our industrial process excellence, and embark on this new initiative. This collaboration highlights our commitment to supporting the Government of India’s flagship ‘Make in India’ program.”

Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus in India and South Asia said, “We have a strategic plan for India and we are implementing it to develop a holistic aerospace ecosystem across all dimensions: assembly, manufacturing, engineering, innovation, digital and training. The H130 fuselage manufacturing contract underscores Airbus’ confidence in the growing industrial excellence of the Indian supply chain, which offers the right mix of competencies and competitiveness. We are glad to extend this bond with India through our latest association with our partner Mahindra Aerostructures.”

Mahindra already supplies a variety of parts and sub-assemblies for Airbus’ commercial aircraft programmes. The latest contract marks a significant milestone for Mahindra as it continues to expand its portfolio of capabilities from parts and sub-assemblies to larger and more complex aerostructures.

For Airbus, India is both a major market and a strategic resource hub. Today, every Airbus commercial aircraft has components and technologies made in India. Currently, Airbus’ annual procurement of components and services from India stands at $1.4 billion.

The H130 is an intermediate single-engine helicopter tailored for passenger transport, tourism and private and business aviation, as well as medical airlift and surveillance missions. It has a wide, unobstructed cabin, which accommodates the pilot and up to seven passengers, providing outstanding visibility through a large wrap-around windscreen and wide windows. Its state-of-the-art technologies, materials, systems and avionics make it a quiet and powerful helicopter.

Chandigarh, April 10, 2025: Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), India’s leading commercial electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has reaffirmed its market dominance in FY25 – the fourth time in a row. With its flagship brands Treo and Zor Grand, MLMML has driven electrification in the L5 category, contributing to a significant 24.2% EV penetration in the segment. This marks a substantial increase from 16.9% EV penetration in FY24.

MLMML’s market share in the L5 category stands at an impressive 37.3%, despite stiff competition from legacy players and new entrants.

The company has achieved notable milestones, including:

– Becoming the first to sell over 2 Lakh commercial EVs

– Selling over 1 Lakh units of the Treo, India’s No.1 electric auto

In FY25, MLMML expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the Treo with a metal body and the Mahindra ZEO, its first-ever 4W electric commercial SCV. The Mahindra ZEO, following on the footsteps of its e-3W stablemates, has started off on its 4W cargo electrification journey.