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AD100 2026 honours India’s leading architects and designers in Mumbai
MUMBAI: AD India staged its flagship AD100 2026 showcase in Mumbai, celebrating the country’s most influential architects and interior designers in a glittering ceremony at Taj Lands End. Presented by Asian Paints and supported by Haique Luxury Surfaces and Siemens, the annual list recognised 100 leading practices shaping India’s architectural and design landscape.
This year’s edition featured 18 new entrants, signalling a surge of young studios bringing fresh thinking and experimental approaches to the industry. The evening drew a high-profile crowd from architecture, design and culture, reflecting the growing stature of the AD100 as a definitive barometer of excellence.
Vikas Dilawari Architects clinched the excellence award for architectural restoration, while Romi Khosla Design Studios won the excellence award for a cultural institution for the MF Husain Museum in Doha.
Peer to Peer honours went to Pinakin Patel, Earthscape Studios, Kunal Maniar & Associates, Shonan Purie Trehan and Grounded, recognising outstanding contributions across diverse design disciplines.
AD India head of editorial content Mrinalini Ghadiok, said the 2026 list balanced legacy with a new generation of practices challenging conventions and expanding the language of architecture and interiors. Asian Paints managing director and chief executive Amit Syngle, highlighted the role of material innovation and design thinking in shaping future spaces.
The AD100 trophy, crafted from engineered stone, was unveiled as a symbol of enduring design values, blending architectural strength with material honesty.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
