The Wealth Company Launches INR 2000 Cr Bharat Bhoomi Fund to Capture India’s Real Estate Potential

Chandigarh, 10th June 2025: The Wealth Company Asset Management Private Limited, part of the Pantomath Group, has launched Bharat Bhoomi Fund—a ₹1000 crore Category II AIF with a ₹1000 crore green shoe option—under its fifth Bharat Value Fund series. The Fund brings private equity-style rigor to India’s growing real estate sector, with a focused approach on execution-ready projects across high-opportunity corridors and core cities.

Bharat Bhoomi Fund marks a thoughtful expansion of The Wealth Company’s investment canvas—rooted in the same value-driven philosophy that defines the rest of its approach. Building on the strong foundation and credibility of the Bharat Value Fund series—trusted and backed by quality investors such as Sovereign Fund of Funds and prominent Family Offices—this fund provides a natural way to broaden exposure to real assets. Offering visibility and collateral backing, real estate forms a resilient foundation alongside equity and private market investments—demonstrating lasting value across market cycles.

For The Wealth Company, real estate is not a new direction, it’s a natural progression aligned with the need to diversify portfolios. The asset class aligns perfectly with the focus on tangible value, risk-managed returns, and disciplined capital deployment. The Fund is built to bridge the gap between developer mindset and investor expectations, applying hallmark underwriting and governance frameworks to a physical asset class, supported by expert operators and executional control.

The Fund will follow a diversified capital allocation strategy—investing in data centers, warehousing, hospitality, and renewable parks, sectors aligned with India’s evolving infrastructure, digital transformation, and sustainability priorities. Investor demand for these new economic assets is growing, driven by the country’s digital and green energy transitions. These segments go beyond traditional real estate—they represent economic infrastructure, reflecting the fund’s strategic focus. Alongside this, investments will target mid-to-premium residential, retail, plotted villas, and mixed-use developments across high-growth cities such as Mumbai (MMR), NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. The fund will also focus on infrastructure-led corridors and plotted developments benefiting from upcoming connectivity and urban expansion.

The Fund is led by Rakesh Kumar, whose experience spans over 50,000 real estate transactions and senior leadership roles at Shell, Walmart, and Reliance, along with Bhavya Bagrecha, who has executed over ₹2,500 crore in institutional real estate investments and introduced India’s first REIT-style structure under SEBI’s VCF regulations. The team is further strengthened by Peter Sharp, former head of Walmart’s Asia real estate operations, who joins as an advisor with over 35 years of global experience.

The Fund’s approach is designed to identify projects with clear land titles, regulatory readiness, and early exit visibility. It will target ready-to-launch assets that can move swiftly from investment to value creation. With a robust pipeline of approximately 1200 acres across six projects, Bharat Bhoomi Fund is well-positioned to deploy capital with speed, prudence and precision.

Madhu Lunawat, Founder and Director of The Wealth Company Asset Management, stated, “As capital becomes more thoughtful, the demand for real assets with real outcomes has never been higher. Bharat Bhoomi Fund allows meeting that demand with discipline, data, and domain expertise. The Wealth Company’s investment ethos is now extending confidently into India’s real estate space—with conviction and clarity.”

As the Indian real estate market matures, Bharat Bhoomi Fund arrives with timing, leadership, and structure —opening the door to a new standard in real estate investing.

Kamakshi Rai, Nexa Music Season 3 Winner, Drops New Single “Ghosts” on June 10

Mumbai, 10 June 2025 – Celebrated indie artist and Nexa Music Season 3 Winner, Kamakshi Rai, is all set to unveil her latest single “Ghosts” on June 10, 2025. Handpicked by music maestro A.R. Rahman Kamakshi brings her signature blend of emotional honesty and sonic depth in this haunting new release that promises to resonate deeply with listeners.

“Ghosts” is a deeply personal exploration of memory, vulnerability, and healing. Set against a brooding, atmospheric production, Kamakshi’s soulful vocals guide listeners through the lingering echoes of love and loss. The track captures the introspection and emotional complexity that have become the hallmark of her songwriting.

“Ghosts is about the parts of us that stay behind in the spaces we leave — the love, the grief, the echoes,” says Kamakshi. “Writing this song was like walking through the shadows with a lantern — confronting what still lingers and finally making peace with it.”

Kamakshi’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2025, she took the stage at Lollapalooza India, where she collaborated with Zedd during his Day 1 set and opened the Nexa Stage with her own set on Day 2.

She has also headlined three international music productions — The London Dream Project, Ashley Lobo’s Passage to Bollywood, and Stardust — and taken lead roles in celebrated musical theatre productions like Balle Balle by Wizcraft and Sing India Sing by Fountainhead.

Beyond the stage, Kamakshi has lent her voice to Bollywood playback songs, a Disney feature film, film scores, web series title tracks, and TV commercials. First discovered as the runner-up on Season One of “The Stage”, she has since emerged as a formidable original songwriter with tracks that have charted and been widely playlisted across platforms.

19 Young Indians Named Finalists in 3rd Edition of vivo Ignite Tech Innovation Contest

3rd Edition of vivo Ignite : Technology and Innovation Finalists Announced – 19 Young Indian Students Champion Societal Change Through Tech Innovation

New Delhi, 10 June 2025: As the third edition of vivo Ignite reaches its culmination, young Indian students from Grades 8 to 12 are demonstrating extraordinary vision to address societal challenges through innovation.

vivo India, a trusted smartphone brand, has announced the top 10 Ideas, represented by 19 young finalists of its nationwide flagship program – vivo Ignite Technology and Innovation. These outstanding project ideas were selected from over 5,600 submissions, representing a rich diversity of thought, creativity and purpose.

Developed by 19 exceptional young minds, the winning ideas exemplify a unique blend of technology, creativity and intent, offering practical solutions to some of the most pressing societal challenges. The vivo Ignite initiative is designed to nurture problem-solving and analytical thinking among India’s youth and provides students with access to mentorship, resources, and a structured platform to turn their ideas into impactful, tech-driven solutions.

With participation from more than 9,000 schools across 660+ districts, this year’s final has witnessed remarkable diversity. Finalists hailed from diverse regions including Haryana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Pondicherry, Odisha and West Bengal.

Out of nearly 200 shortlisted ideas, 10 transformative innovations stood out — developed by a balanced cohort of 9 boys and 10 girls. The regional distribution of finalists underscored the truly national character of the program: North and South India each contributed two finalist ideas each from the region, while East and West India were represented by three finalists each. Students from Grade 9 formed the largest group, with 13 out of the 19 finalists part of the top 10 ideas, followed by students from Grades 11 (3 students), 8 (2 students), and 10 (1 student)—a testament to the early spark of innovation among young minds.

The Top 10 projects selected this year exemplify how young innovators are applying technology to address real-world challenges—from climate action to inclusive healthcare and rural access. Each idea reflects a deep understanding of community needs and highlights the growing strategic relevance of youth-led innovation in India’s development journey.

 

  1. AI-Guru Box: Offline AI Voice System to Assist Rural Communities by Binayak Sengupta: An AI powered rural information hub that bridges the knowledge divide by delivering real time access to healthcare, legal rights, and government schemes, fostering inclusive and sustainable community development.
  2.  Electro-Hub (Community Scale Electricity Producer) by Ritika Jumle and Falguni Kishor Chaudhari: Algae-Biofueler BioNova system that is focused on sustainable biofuel production by a farming technique innovation called, “Pranahakosh” along with a community-based machinery that aims on producing electricity and purifying air too. The first conceptual biofuel engine of India that is very budget-friendly, environment-friendly and recycles CO2 rather than emitting it.
  3.  Arduino Based LPG Gas: Arduino Based LPG Gas Leakage Detection and Prevention System by Kushaal Abhay, Vamshikha K S, & Dhriti Kannan: An automated safety mechanism that enables quick response to accidental LPG leaks, prioritizing prevention and disaster control. An easy-to-install system offering enhanced protection for nearby individuals by significantly reducing leak risks, despite challenges like cost, and network coverage in some areas.
  4.  Nanocomposite Sealants Restoration: Upcycling Waste into Nanocomposite Sealants for Concrete Crack Restoration by Supriya S & Saruhasini V: A system that utilizes waste-derived nanocomposite sealants for concrete crack repair, offering enhanced durability, crack and water resistance. It presents a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to conventional methods, though further optimization is needed for large-scale infrastructure application.
  5.  Smart Navigation Cane: Smart Navigation Cane for the Visually Impaired by Nilesh Kumar: A smart cane designed to enhance mobility and independence for visually impaired individuals. Reduces pedestrian accidents with real time obstacle alerts. Provides emergency SOS response with Live GPS tracking, Traffic light detection and weather alerts to improve outdoor planning and safety.
  6.  Fab-Brick by Shreeja Mahadik & Harshita Taral: A superglue made from acetone and thermocol that can effectively bind fabric waste to form bricks suitable for non-load-bearing construction. This method highlights a practical approach towards recycling textile waste into usable building materials.
  7.  ArmX – Smart Rehabilitation System for One-Hand Paralyzed Individuals by Devarsh Patel, Veer Manvar, & Kavan Patel: A smart rehabilitation system for individuals with one-hand paralysis, utilizing a sensor-equipped glove to capture hand movements and relay them to a robotic arm that replicates the motion on the affected hand. This non-invasive, interactive setup facilitates movement therapy, gradually improving mobility, strength, and neuroplasticity, thereby fostering greater independence and quality of life.
  8.  Green Run for Green Souls (From Wind to Wheels) by Safin Mallick, Sirsa Naskar, & Agamani Pandey: This project is commercially viable by leveraging renewable wind energy for EV charging stations, reducing dependence on traditional power sources. With India’s vast highway network and growing EV market, scalability is achievable by installing more VAWT towers along highways. The project offers cost savings on infrastructure, aligns with sustainable goals, and promotes green energy.
  9.  Trevive: A Device to Monitor Real-Time Health of Trees by Abeer Gosain: Trevive is a scalable, low-cost solution adaptable for urban and rural landscapes. It’s simple yet effective technology that makes it viable for municipalities, schools, and conservation programs. The mobile app ensures accessibility and provides valuable insights for large-scale tree health assessment. With further automation, Trevive can become a commercialized tool for global tree conservation efforts.
  10.  AI Powered Criminal Activity Detection: Al Powered Criminal Activity Detection Through Sensor Less Sensing by Prateek Sethi: A cost-effective, large-scale crime detection system using Wi-Fi sensing technology. It offers non-intrusive surveillance capable of distinguishing between normal and suspicious human activities, making it suitable for enhancing security across public spaces, homes, and organizations.

The competition is close to its culmination with Grand Finale scheduled for June 15, 2025, in New Delhi. As part of the recognition and encouragement for outstanding performance, scholarships will be awarded to both individual and group winners. Individual participants securing the top five ranks will receive scholarships of INR 4 lakhs, INR 3 lakhs, INR 2 lakhs, INR 1.5 lakhs, and INR 0.75 lakh respectively. Whereas in the group category, scholarship amounts range from INR 9 lakhs for winner, INR 6 lakhs for 2nd positions, INR 4.5 lakhs for 3rd position, INR 3 lakhs for 4th position, and INR 1.5 lakhs will be awarded to the 5th rank holding teams respectively.

As the nation awaits the finale, the vivo Ignite platform continues to inspire a new generation of changemakers driven by science, technology, and purpose. vivo Ignite has established itself as a powerful platform for discovering promising young innovators and equipping them with the resources, mentorship, and recognition needed to transform their ideas into real-world impact.