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PV Sindhu joins EBG Foundation to champion child welfare and sports
Olympic medallist backs initiatives on education, grassroots sport and women’s empowerment in India
MUMBAI: Olympic medallist and Padma Shri awardee PV Sindhu has partnered with the EBG Foundation as its official ambassador, lending her voice and stature to initiatives focused on child welfare, grassroots sports and women’s empowerment in India.
The collaboration brings together Sindhu’s global sporting influence and the Foundation’s community-based programmes, with the aim of widening access to education, opportunity and financial independence for underserved groups.
The Foundation is already working across several states through grassroots interventions designed to address social challenges at the community level. With Sindhu on board, it hopes to strengthen its national outreach and accelerate programmes that aim to create lasting, measurable impact.
At the heart of the partnership are three flagship initiatives.
The first, Children for Life, centres on ensuring that children have access to education, healthcare and a safe environment. The programme has begun in Telangana and is designed to build support systems so that financial hardship does not prevent children from pursuing their ambitions.
“True success is meaningful only when it uplifts others,” Sindhu said while speaking about the association. “Partnering with EBG Foundation allows me to support causes that are deeply important to me, including children’s development, youth empowerment and women’s progress. Real change begins when opportunity reaches those who need it most.”
The second initiative, Champion, focuses on spotting and nurturing grassroots sporting talent. Through specialised coaching, better equipment and structured nutritional support, the programme aims to bridge the gap between raw ability and competitive success. Early programmes have already been launched in Telangana.
The third pillar, Naari Shakti, addresses the barriers that often disrupt women’s journeys towards financial independence. Introduced in December 2025, the programme provides monthly financial support of Rs 1,500 to help women pursue vocational training and income-generating opportunities.
EBG Group CEO and founder Irfan Khan, said Sindhu’s association reflects the organisation’s broader commitment to responsible growth.
“PV Sindhu represents discipline, resilience and excellence, values that align closely with our vision. Our goal is not only to expand our work but to build sustainable ecosystems that empower children, nurture sporting talent and enable women to lead with confidence and independence,” he said.
To support the campaign, the Foundation will release three 40-second films featuring Sindhu, each built around one of the social initiatives. The films highlight issues ranging from hunger’s impact on children’s learning to the lack of opportunity in grassroots sports and the challenges that interrupt girls’ education.
Together, the campaign seeks to turn awareness into action and reinforce a simple message: when opportunity is shared, progress multiplies.
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TCS proposes Rs 31 dividend as Q4 results reflect steady profit growth
Tech giant recommends final payout following a year of steady growth and expansion
MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services Limited has signalled its confidence in the digital future by recommending a final dividend of Rs 31 per share. The payout, which remains subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting, caps off a year of significant activity for the global IT services leader.
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Growth was visible across several key sectors, with banking, financial services, and insurance remaining the company’s largest revenue generator, contributing Rs 103,363 crore to the annual total. Despite the positive trajectory, the firm navigated some financial headwinds, including a one-off provision of Rs 1,010 crore related to a legal claim and Rs 1,388 crore in restructuring expenses.
The year was also defined by a flurry of international expansion. The group successfully integrated several new entities, including the acquisition of Coastal Cloud Holdings, LLC in January 2026 and the incorporation of new subsidiaries in Morocco and Saudi Arabia.
With its global footprint expanding and a healthy dividend on the horizon, the firm appears well-positioned to maintain its momentum in the competitive tech landscape.
