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Gallant serves up a smash with padel complex
MUMBAI: Game, set, match! Gallant Sports has just scored big. The sports infrastructure pioneer has unveiled one of India’s largest four-court padel complexes at the Jindal Steel Plant in Angul, giving the country’s fastest-growing racquet sport a grand new stage.
Spanning nearly 10,000 square feet, the all-weather facility sets a new benchmark in design and quality. Built to international standards, each panoramic court features galvanised steel framing, 12mm tempered glass for crystal-clear visibility and high-performance artificial turf for that perfect bounce. The complex is illuminated by advanced LED lighting, ensuring the rallies don’t stop when the sun goes down.
Awarded in May 2025 and completed by September, the project reflects Gallant’s signature precision and speed. “Delivering a project of this scale and quality for a prestigious client like Jindal is a moment of immense pride,” said Gallant Sports & Infra founder and CEO Nasir Ali. “Padel is the fastest-growing racquet sport globally, and this complex puts Jindal’s township on the map as a premier sporting destination.”
More than a showcase of engineering excellence, the facility aims to bring communities together through sport, fitness and friendly competition. With playability ensured year-round and courts that meet every international specification, this padel paradise is ready to rally the region.
From steel to serves, Jindal’s latest addition proves that when it comes to passion and precision, Gallant Sports always plays to win.
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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.
