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Adani Wilmar honours SuPoshan Sanginis for tackling malnutrition and anaemia
MUMBAI: On International Women’s Day, Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL) is recognising the invaluable work of SuPoshan Sanginis dedicated volunteers combating malnutrition and anaemia across India. To honour their impact, the company has launched Stories of Sanginis: A Tribute to Their Strength, a four-part video series showcasing their contributions at the grassroots level.
Since its inception in 2016, the Fortune SuPoshan initiative, implemented by the Adani Foundation, has reached 14 states, covering 1,946 villages and 190 slums. Working alongside gram panchayats, healthcare workers, and local bodies, 1,240 SuPoshan Sanginis have empowered communities with nutrition education, health interventions, and maternal care.
The first episode of the series follows a Sangini as she conducts health assessments, leads awareness sessions, and shares her personal journey of transformation. The campaign aims to highlight the dedication of these women, who serve as pillars of strength in their communities.
AWL managing director & CEO Angshu Mallick said, “SuPoshan Sanginis are catalysts for change, improving lives through their relentless commitment. Their work embodies true empowerment, and we are proud to showcase their impact.”
The video series will be promoted across digital platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, alongside a nationwide print campaign. With the Fortune SuPoshan initiative already benefiting 2.5 million people, the programme continues its mission to build a healthier, more resilient future.
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American Express to acquire AI startup Hyper to boost automation
Deal targets expense management as AI reshapes corporate spending tools.
MUMBAI: From receipts to robots, the expense sheet is getting a brain upgrade as American Express moves to bring artificial intelligence into the heart of corporate spending. The company has announced plans to acquire Hyper, a relatively young but fast-rising startup founded in 2022 that builds AI-powered agents capable of organising expenses, generating reports, verifying compliance with budgets and policies, and nudging users with timely reminders. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, underscores a growing shift among financial institutions to automate traditionally manual, time-heavy workflows.
Hyper counts Sam Altman among its backers, adding a layer of Silicon Valley credibility to the acquisition. While financial details remain undisclosed, the strategic intent is clear: deepen automation capabilities and sharpen American Express’s position in the competitive corporate spending ecosystem.
The two companies are not strangers. They previously collaborated in 2024 on a co-branded credit card product, suggesting that the acquisition is less a cold buy and more an extension of an existing relationship. With this move, American Express is effectively bringing that capability in-house, aiming to embed AI directly into its commercial services stack.
Chief executive Stephen Squeri had already signalled the direction of travel in a recent shareholder letter, describing AI as a “structural shift” in how businesses operate. The Hyper acquisition appears to be a direct response to that shift, particularly in expense management, where processes such as approvals, compliance checks and reporting remain ripe for automation.
Alongside the acquisition, the company is also expanding its product suite. A recently launched business credit card offers cashback and benefits at an annual fee of $295, with another card expected later this year moves that complement its broader push into commercial services.
Taken together, the strategy points to a future where managing expenses may require fewer spreadsheets and more algorithms. For American Express, the bet is simple, if businesses are rethinking how work gets done, the tools that power that work need to evolve just as quickly.
