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The Wire
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Wire
From Grandstand to Every Person: Sting® Makes F1® Dream a Reality for Fans
This season, the Sound of Sting® isn't just heard, it leaves an impact! And it might just take you to the racetrack of your dreams Delhi, India (NewsVoir) In a bold move that fuses cinema, culture, and adrenaline, Sting® Energy, PepsiCo India's high-voltage energy drink, has dialled up its '#F1SoundsLikeSting' challenge – offering fans a golden opportunity to win an unforgettable Formula 1® experience at one of the most iconic races of the season. The contest kicked off with a post on the @sting_india Instagram handle, inviting fans to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The challenge? Spot the iconic 'Stinggg' sound wherever it's heard—whether in across digital platforms, or in ads and share it for a chance to win F1 Grand Prix tickets. This unexpected sonic moment is set to spark a nationwide hunt, transforming Sting® from just an energy drink into a cultural signal, a fandom trigger, and a sound that refuses to go unheard. Ankit Agarwal, Director, Energy at PepsiCo India said, 'With this extension, we've doubled down on the 'Sound of Sting' campaign by turning a cultural moment into a platform for deeper brand engagement. Our association with Formula 1 allows us to amplify Sting's high-energy persona through sound – a powerful, ownable brand asset. This campaign reflects our strategic shift toward immersive, experience-led marketing that resonates with India's youth and keeps Sting at the heart of culture, conversation, and disruption.' The contest marks the next chapter in Sting's high-decibel, youth-first Sound of Sting® campaign, which went viral earlier and revealed the brand as the official energy drink partner of Formula 1. By placing sound at the centre of its storytelling, Sting® isn't just riding cultural moments, it's amplifying them. From June 27 to July 13, fans across India can participate by identifying where they hear the 'Stinggg' sound. A few lucky winners will be selected for an adrenaline-fueled F1 Grand Prix experience. Prizes* will be awarded by the end of August 2025. *T&Cs apply. For more details on how to participate, fans can visit the official @sting_india Instagram page. So, turn up the volume, follow the buzz, and let the 'Stinggg' lead you to the ultimate F1® experience. Because this season, if fans can hear it – they just might live it. About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's®, Doritos®, Cheetos®, Gatorade®, Pepsi-Cola®, Mountain Dew®, Quaker®, and SodaStream®. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep (PepsiCo Positive). pep is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Newsvoir and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pluang is Mastering with Redis
Real-time trading isn't just about speed. It's about precision, resilience and innovation at scale. Stay tuned with Aditya Jha, CTO at Pluang and Ankit Agarwal, VP Engineering at Pluang and Jatin Gupta, Regional Director at Redis APAC in the episode of our series #CustomerChronicles. Note: This video is a part of ETCIO's Brand Connect Initiative. Advertisement
Fashion Value Chain
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
From Grandstand to Every Person: Sting Makes F1 Dream a Reality for Fans
In a bold move that fuses cinema, culture, and adrenaline, Sting Energy, PepsiCo India's high-voltage energy drink, has dialled up its '#F1SoundsLikeSting' challenge – offering fans a golden opportunity to win an unforgettable Formula 1 experience at one of the most iconic races of the season. This season, the Sound of Sting isn't just heard, it leaves an impact! And it might just take you to the racetrack of your dreams The contest kicked off with a post on the @sting_india Instagram handle, inviting fans to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The challenge Spot the iconic 'Stinggg' sound wherever it's heard-whether in across digital platforms, or in ads and share it for a chance to win F1 Grand Prix tickets. This unexpected sonic moment is set to spark a nationwide hunt, transforming Sting from just an energy drink into a cultural signal, a fandom trigger, and a sound that refuses to go unheard. Ankit Agarwal, Director, Energy at PepsiCo India said, 'With this extension, we've doubled down on the 'Sound of Sting' campaign by turning a cultural moment into a platform for deeper brand engagement. Our association with Formula 1 allows us to amplify Sting's high-energy persona through sound – a powerful, ownable brand asset. This campaign reflects our strategic shift toward immersive, experience-led marketing that resonates with India's youth and keeps Sting at the heart of culture, conversation, and disruption.' The contest marks the next chapter in Sting's high-decibel, youth-first Sound of Sting campaign, which went viral earlier and revealed the brand as the official energy drink partner of Formula 1. By placing sound at the centre of its storytelling, Sting isn't just riding cultural moments, it's amplifying them. From June 27 to July 13, fans across India can participate by identifying where they hear the 'Stinggg' sound. A few lucky winners will be selected for an adrenaline-fueled F1 Grand Prix experience. Prizes* will be awarded by the end of August 2025. *T&Cs apply. For more details on how to participate, fans can visit the official @sting_india Instagram page. So, turn up the volume, follow the buzz, and let the 'Stinggg' lead you to the ultimate F1 experience. Because this season, if fans can hear it – they just might live it. About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
STL expects revenue boost from data centre portfolio, says J&K BharatNet project ‘on track'
NEW DELHI: Homegrown optical solutions maker Sterlite Technologies (STL) expects its enterprise equipment, and recently launched data centre (DC) portfolio to boost its revenues in the coming quarters. STL, which won a ₹2,600-crore deal for the Jammu & Kashmir leg of the BharatNet Phase-III programme in consortium with Dilip Buildcon, said that project execution has started in several regions. 'We aim to capture nearly 25% of our revenues from DC and enterprise products over the next few quarters. And this will be driven by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and 5G that are accelerating data centre constructions, along with an anticipated two-fold surge in hyperscaler and colocation capital expenditure (capex) in India in FY26,' Ankit Agarwal, managing director, STL, told ETTelecom in an interview. STL's data centre connectivity offerings include high-performance fibre, copper cabling, connectors, engineering services, and design consultancy. Citing third-party market estimates, STL in its recent quarterly earnings report had said that data centres with GPU-dense racks require 36-times more fibre compared to CPU racks, while AI data centres need 70% higher fibre density than traditional data centres, which will drive the demand for optical fibre cables. 'We have already initiated commercial discussions with multiple hyperscalers, telcos, and colocation operators in India and MEA,' Agarwal said, adding that the vendor's DC portfolio has been well-received across sectors, particularly by enterprises that are scaling private and edge data centers. According to the top executive, the company is adopting a partner-led go-to-market (GTM) strategy to sell its DC connectivity portfolio in the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia in the coming years. In India, STL is hiring several channel partners, including Tech Data India or TD Synnex, which has enabled faster market access across more than 70 cities. 'Pilot deployments are underway in key accounts, which will be followed by full-scale rollouts in the coming quarters,' Agarwal said. Revenue of STL's optical networking business, however, fell by 2.32% year-on-year to ₹3,741-crore in FY25. The vendor's consolidated net loss increased marginally 1.41% year-on-year to ₹72-crore in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025. HFCL and Polycab , which are among the leading domestic vendors, are also capitalising on the data centre growth in India. According to a recent study by real estate consulting firm Colliers India, the country's data centre industry is expected to attract $20-25 billion in fresh investments in the next five to six years. It found that the total capacity will more than triple to over 4.5 GW by 2030, driven by the adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and digitalisation. 'With this new BharatNet project in Jammu & Kashmir, our focus is on expanding broadband connectivity to villages,' Agarwal said. 'Execution is on track in many regions, but challenges like terrain complexity, right-of-way (RoW) issues, and skilled manpower availability can impact rollout pace,' he added. STL suggested that the Central government shift its focus from deployment to monetisation of BharatNet assets, adding that deployment quality and performance tracking must be standardised to ensure long-term viability. The company had previously contributed to the execution of the Network for Spectrum (NFS) project in Jammu & Kashmir, building an intrusion-proof network spanning over 10,000 kilometres for the Indian Armed Forces.
Business Upturn
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Stocks to watch on June 16: Syngene, Tata Motors, Vedanta, YES Bank, SpiceJet, Sun Pharma, Natco Pharma, Zydus, Ramkrishna Forging
Here's a look at the key stocks that could be in focus on June 16 based on company announcements, regulatory updates, promoter actions, and sector movements: Syngene : US FDA issues zero observations for its unit at Semicon Park, Bengaluru. : US FDA issues zero observations for its unit at Semicon Park, Bengaluru. Arkade Developers : Announces strategic entry into Thane real estate market with 6.28-acre land acquisition. : Announces strategic entry into Thane real estate market with 6.28-acre land acquisition. Birla Corporation : Declared 'Preferred Bidder' by Rajasthan Government for a limestone block. : Declared 'Preferred Bidder' by Rajasthan Government for a limestone block. Tata Motors : Moody's upgrades JLR Plc credit rating to BA1/Positive from BA2/Positive. : Moody's upgrades JLR Plc credit rating to BA1/Positive from BA2/Positive. YES Bank : Moody's upgrades rating to BA2 from BA3; outlook changed to stable. : Moody's upgrades rating to BA2 from BA3; outlook changed to stable. Vedanta : Board meeting scheduled on June 18 to consider first interim dividend. : Board meeting scheduled on June 18 to consider first interim dividend. Lemon Tree Hotels : Signs license agreement for a property in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. : Signs license agreement for a property in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Almondz Global : Wholly-owned subsidiary receives Rs 14.2 crore order from Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority. : Wholly-owned subsidiary receives Rs 14.2 crore order from Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority. Ram Ratna : Begins commercial production at new facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. : Begins commercial production at new facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Ujaas Energy : Enters agreement to sell a factory shed in Indore, with sale expected by August 12. : Enters agreement to sell a factory shed in Indore, with sale expected by August 12. Oil upstream stocks : May see movement as oil prices climb due to escalating Israel-Iran conflict. : May see movement as oil prices climb due to escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Dhruv Consultancy : Receives expressway project allotments from UPEIDA. : Receives expressway project allotments from UPEIDA. Wonderla : Launches premium aqua-retreat, 'The Isle by Wonderla' in Bangalore. : Launches premium aqua-retreat, 'The Isle by Wonderla' in Bangalore. JWL : Credit ratings upgraded by Acuite Ratings. : Credit ratings upgraded by Acuite Ratings. SpiceJet : Reports record Rs 319 crore profit, first annual gain in 7 years. : Reports record Rs 319 crore profit, first annual gain in 7 years. Sterlite Technologies : Promoters Ankit Agarwal and Pravin Agarwal purchase a combined 9.93 lakh shares. : Promoters Ankit Agarwal and Pravin Agarwal purchase a combined 9.93 lakh shares. Jindal Stainless : Promoter JSL Overseas Holding acquires 7.9 lakh shares. : Promoter JSL Overseas Holding acquires 7.9 lakh shares. Man Infraconstruction : Promoter Parag K. Shah buys 1.24 lakh shares. : Promoter Parag K. Shah buys 1.24 lakh shares. IOL Chemicals : Acetic Anhydride registered with EU REACH. : Acetic Anhydride registered with EU REACH. IndusInd Bank: RBI approves reappointment of Chokshi & Chokshi and appointment of Borkar and Muzumdar as joint statutory auditors. Other notable updates: Srivasavi Adhesive : Acquires machinery worth Rs 2.58 crore via bank auction. : Acquires machinery worth Rs 2.58 crore via bank auction. Natco Pharma : Receives 1 observation in Form 483 after US FDA inspection. : Receives 1 observation in Form 483 after US FDA inspection. Eicher Motors : Chief Program Manager Simon Warburton retires. : Chief Program Manager Simon Warburton retires. NTPC : To issue Rs 4,000 crore NCDs on June 17. : To issue Rs 4,000 crore NCDs on June 17. JK Tyre : Appoints Mr. Sylvain Gabriel Denis Sagot as Director – Quality. : Appoints Mr. Sylvain Gabriel Denis Sagot as Director – Quality. Aplab Ltd : Extends closing date of rights issue to July 03, 2025. : Extends closing date of rights issue to July 03, 2025. Vadilal Industries : Appoints Mr. Shivakumar Dega as Chairman. : Appoints Mr. Shivakumar Dega as Chairman. Sun Pharma : Kirti Ganorkar to become MD; Dilip Shanghvi to continue as Executive Chairman. : Kirti Ganorkar to become MD; Dilip Shanghvi to continue as Executive Chairman. Syrma SGS : Assigned 'IND A1+' rating by India Ratings & Research. : Assigned 'IND A1+' rating by India Ratings & Research. Balaji Telefilms : Receives NCLT approval for Scheme of Arrangement. : Receives NCLT approval for Scheme of Arrangement. ITC : Completes 100% acquisition of Sresta Natural Bioproducts. : Completes 100% acquisition of Sresta Natural Bioproducts. IREDA : Application against Gensol EV Lease admitted to NCLT. : Application against Gensol EV Lease admitted to NCLT. City Union Bank : CEO comments on short-term NIM pressure; maintains FY26 margin guidance. : CEO comments on short-term NIM pressure; maintains FY26 margin guidance. Adani Ports : Confirms Haifa port in Israel remains operational despite missile threats. : Confirms Haifa port in Israel remains operational despite missile threats. Adani Enterprises : Incorporates wholly owned subsidiary 'Astraan Defence Limited'. : Incorporates wholly owned subsidiary 'Astraan Defence Limited'. Nazara Technologies : Jhunjhunwala sells 13 lakh shares at Rs 1,225.19 per share. : Jhunjhunwala sells 13 lakh shares at Rs 1,225.19 per share. Scoda Tubes: Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore offloads 4.2 lakh shares. ST-ASM Inclusion/Exclusion: Included: Dynamic Cables, Oriana Power, Servotech Renewable Power System. Excluded: Zen Technologies. Price Band Revisions: 10% to 5%: TCI Finance 20% to 5%: Exxaro, Liberty Shoes Dividend and Corporate Actions: Ex-Dates Tomorrow : Shankara Building: Rs 3.0/share Hindustan Zinc: Rs 10.0/share : Ex-Dates Today : Bajaj Finance: Stock Split and 4:1 Bonus (Total 10 shares vs 1 earlier) Honeywell Automation: Rs 105.0/share Tata Technologies: Rs 11.7/share : Other Regulatory Updates: Nuvoco : Files writ petition against West Bengal's Revocation of Incentives Act. : Files writ petition against West Bengal's Revocation of Incentives Act. Sun Pharma : US FDA issues Form 483 with 8 observations for Halol facility. : US FDA issues Form 483 with 8 observations for Halol facility. Zydus/Lupin : US Court sides with Astellas in Myrbetriq patent dispute. : US Court sides with Astellas in Myrbetriq patent dispute. Ramakrishna Forgings: Reveals Rs 220.5 crore inventory overstatement for FY25. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors are advised to conduct their own due diligence or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Ahmedabad Plane Crash News desk at
