• Startup Pulse
    Kalyani Steels names Amit Kalyani as Chairman, effective close of business on 28 October, succeeding Dr. Babasaheb Kalyani, who chaired the company since its incorporation. Info Edge MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi will leave his executive role on 2 December; founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani becomes executive vice chairman, MD and group CEO from 3 December, subject to shareholder approval. Vama raises ₹19.03 crore in ongoing pre-Series A funding led by Writers and Publishers Private Limited (Dainik Bhaskar family office). CHOSEN raises an undisclosed amount in a Series A extension from Wellbeing Nutrition founders Avnish Chhabria and Saurabh Kapoor. QwikBuild raises $2.3 million in pre-seed funding led by Globalway, with Blume Ventures, DeVC and Marsshot participating. Kalyani Steels names Amit Kalyani as Chairman, effective close of business on 28 October, succeeding Dr. Babasaheb Kalyani, who chaired the company since its incorporation. Info Edge MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi will leave his executive role on 2 December; founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani becomes executive vice chairman, MD and group CEO from 3 December, subject to shareholder approval. Vama raises ₹19.03 crore in ongoing pre-Series A funding led by Writers and Publishers Private Limited (Dainik Bhaskar family office). CHOSEN raises an undisclosed amount in a Series A extension from Wellbeing Nutrition founders Avnish Chhabria and Saurabh Kapoor. QwikBuild raises $2.3 million in pre-seed funding led by Globalway, with Blume Ventures, DeVC and Marsshot participating.
  • KSB Limited Showcases Infrastructure Solutions at FOCUS 2025

    KSB Limited Showcases at FOCUS 2025

    Pune: KSB Limited joined hands with the FOCUS Pune Chapter as partner of the FOCUS 2025 – Rise of High-Rise conference, held at the Hyatt Regency, Pune. The event served as a platform for knowledge exchange, spotlighting emerging trends, challenges, and innovations in high-rise urban infrastructure.

    Organised by FOCUS (Forum of Critical Utility Services), the day-long conference brought together over 200 stakeholders from across the infrastructure, real estate, utilities, and technology sectors. With this year’s theme centered around “Rise of High-Rise,” the conference explored the accelerating vertical expansion of Indian cities and the implications for planning, resilience, and sustainable design.

    Driving Dialogue on Urban Transformation
    The conference featured compelling keynotes and technical sessions from noted industry figures, including:

    • Ashish Rakheja, President – FOCUS National
    • J.P. Shroff, Former Chairman – FOCUS Western Zone
    • Pranati Munot, Chair – FOCUS Pune Chapter & MD – Sustain and Save
    • Deepak Singla, Additional Commissioner, PMRDA, who offered valuable perspectives on Pune’s high-rise development strategy

    Speakers addressed a wide range of issues such as utility integration, smart building technologies, urban resilience, and public-private collaboration in city planning.

    KSB Limited Showcases Advanced Pumping Solutions for Urban Infrastructure

    As a key sponsor of the event, KSB Limited delivered a detailed presentation spotlighting its comprehensive portfolio of pumping solutions tailored to modern infrastructure and high-rise environments. The company showcased products that are engineered for:

    • Building services
    • Firefighting systems
    • Public Health Engineering (PHE)
    • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

    KSB Limited emphasized the role of smart technology, energy efficiency, and reliable performance in supporting the infrastructure needs of high-density developments. Its presentation underlined the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and future-ready design — aligning seamlessly with the broader goals of FOCUS to build smarter, more resilient cities.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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