Trade is still making the world go around, and India is a part of it.
The Tech Panda looks at India bringing in business from American cybersecurity, British rewards platform, global food partners, and Canadian University while Indian AI forays into Australia.
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US & Indian Cybersecurity Partner to Scale Managed Cyber Defense Across India’s Critical & Regulated Industries
Securonix, Inc., tied up with GRAMAX Cybertech Limited, to help enterprises across India strengthen cyber resilience with intelligence-driven, scalable, and compliance-ready security operations. Through the partnership, organizations across sectors will gain access to AI-powered detection, investigation, and response capabilities delivered through GRAMAX’s Integrated Cyber Defense Center and powered by the Securonix Unified Defense SIEM. This partnership plays a key role in managing end-to-end cybersecurity operations for several high-value critical infrastructure assets, including Delhi International Airport, Hyderabad International Airport, and multiple other strategic assets of GMR Group across aviation, power, urban infrastructure, and allied sectors. Gramax has also entered into global markets across the UK and Singapore with clients in the Maritime, Fintech, and Aviation sectors.
“The recent cyberattacks on critical institutions in India are a clear signal that organizations need stronger, more accountable security operations,” said Dipesh Kaura, Country Director, India & SAARC at Securonix. “With GRAMAX, we are bringing together advanced detection and response, regional expertise, and an operating model built to reduce noise, improve speed, and help organizations demonstrate cyber resilience with measurable outcomes.”
India’s Airline & British Merchant Rewards Platform Tie Up, Enable New Avenues to Earn Loyalty Rewards
IndiGo, Indian airline, announced a partnership with Single.id to enable IndiGo BluChip members to earn rewards in a simpler, faster way on their everyday spends across brands such as McDonald’s (West and South), Wow! Momo, Snitch, Colorbar, Himalaya and Pizza Hut, amongst many others.
“This partnership enables IndiGo BluChip members to unlock more value from their everyday transactions. By powering this with card-linked technology, we are helping create a frictionless and scalable rewards experience that enhances both customer engagement and brand discovery.” said Chandra Bhushan, Country Head, Single.id India.
Indian Food & Facility Management Solution Invests in Cage-Free Egg Production with Global Food Partners
Global Food Partners (GFP), a global consultancy helping food businesses achieve higher animal welfare standards in their supply chains, announced it has supported Compass Group India, a leader in food services, to drive cage-free egg production and support local farmers in India.
“Compass Group India has shown enormous leadership and innovation in not only their own cage-free commitments, but also in driving substantial, foundational change in how eggs are produced and supplied throughout India,” said GFP CEO Elissa Lane. “Their commitment to responsible sourcing extends to the new training centre that meaningfully supports farmers and strengthens the nation’s food system.”
Indian Policy Research Org. & Canadian University Sign MoU to Strengthen Talent Mobility & Knowledge Exchange
Cape Breton University (CBU), a Canadian public university, and the National Economic Forum (NEF), entered into a non-commercial Service and Cooperation Agreement, to support CBU’s India engagements, deepen institutional linkages and strengthen higher education collaboration between India and Canada.
David C. Dingwall, President & Vice Chancellor, Cape Breton University, says, “India stands out as a priority geography for Cape Breton University, given the scale, ambition, and evolving strengths of its higher education ecosystem. This partnership provides a focused platform to deepen our engagement through meaningful institutional collaborations, expanded student pathways, and research partnerships aligned with shared global priorities, while building long-term academic linkages that deliver value for both countries.”
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Indian AI Forays Into Australia, Onboards Sydney-Based Luxury Atelier as First Customer
Zithara.AI, an AI first consumer intelligence platform, entered the Australian market with the onboarding of Ernesto Buono Fine Jewellery, the esteemed Sydney-based luxury atelier, as its first customer in the region. The launch marks the introduction of Zithara.AI’s unified AI-stack bringing together Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Data Platform (CDP), marketing automation, conversational AI, omnichannel communication and online reputation management into a single platform built specifically for consumer-focused businesses in Australia.
Varun Kashyap, Founder, Zithara.AI, said, “We are excited to enter the Australian market with Ernesto Buono Fine Jewellery as our first customer in the region. Luxury retail is built on relationships and personalised experiences, and our platform is designed to help brands unify every customer touchpoint into one intelligent ecosystem. From WhatsApp inquiries and social engagement to in store purchases, retailers can now build stronger and more measurable customer relationships powered by AI.”
