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BARC shows it cares for children
MUMBAI: BARC India is treading the path of altruism by adopting four public schools and an alumni hub in Mumbai to provide them with better educational facilities and make it fun.
The initiative titled BARCares will commence from Diwali and the schools cater to the underprivileged parts of the community. BARC India CBO Romil Ramgarhia says, “We believe an initiative like this, on behalf of our stakeholders, not only adds value but also adds commitment for an overall enthused and motivated performance as a responsible joint industry body representing the three apex bodies of IBF, AAAI and ISA in our country.”
The ratings agency isn’t bound by law to undertake any Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. “We are taking education for a cause to contribute for the sake of society,” adds Ramgarhia.
BARC India has tied up with NGO Akanksha Foundation that has been working in this space for over 20 years and runs more than 20 schools in Pune as Akanksha schools helping more than 7000 students so far. The NGO conducts the first assessment to identify schools that need help.
The four adopted schools are Wadi Bunder Mumbai Public School in Mazgaon, DN Nagar Mumbai Public School in Andheri, Natwar Nagar Mumbai Public School in Jogeshwari and Mahatma Phule Jyotibha Mumbai Public School in Masjid Bunder. Donated items include functional desktops, laptops, whiteboards, atlas, desks, chairs, curtains, fans, paints and paintbrushes.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
