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Business Wire
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
HASI Welcomes Nitya Gopalakrishnan as Chief Operating Officer
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. ('HASI,' 'We,' 'Our,' or the 'Company') (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure assets, today announced the appointment of Nitya Gopalakrishnan as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Ms. Gopalakrishnan will lead the company's technology, data strategy, and operational strategy as HASI continues to scale its investment platform and internal infrastructure to support expected continued growth. Before joining HASI, Ms. Gopalakrishnan spent 25 years at BlackRock, where she held a range of leadership roles focused on driving business transformation, modernizing platforms, and large-scale systems integration. Most recently, she served as Head of Technology Platform and Chief Operating Officer for BlackRock's Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) platform. 'We are delighted Nitya has joined our talented executive team,' said Jeffrey A. Lipson, President and Chief Executive Officer of HASI. 'She brings vast experience leading complex platforms across technology, operations, and business transformations. Her strategic mindset and passion for mission-driven work will be a powerful asset to our executive team as we continue to scale our platform and deepen our impact.' 'I'm excited to join HASI at a time of tremendous opportunity,' said Nitya Gopalakrishnan. 'Its mission-driven culture, strong values, and longstanding commitment to innovation deeply resonate with me. I look forward to partnering with colleagues across the firm to advance our technology and data platform and elevate operational excellence.' About HASI HASI is an investor in sustainable infrastructure assets advancing the energy transition. With more than $14 billion in managed assets, our investments are diversified across multiple asset classes, including utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and storage; distributed solar and storage; RNG; and energy efficiency. We combine deep expertise in energy markets and financial structuring with long-standing programmatic client partnerships to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns and measurable environmental benefits. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Ticker: HASI). For more information, please visit
The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Technology be adopted to evolve businesses: Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan
Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman of CII CIES, Co-Founder of Infosys, and Chairman of Axilor Ventures, during an interaction with entrepreneurs here on Monday, advised young entrepreneurs and start-ups to adopt technology to give a boost and evolve in their business. Technology, a disruptor in almost every sector, was also an important driving factor for upgradation, he added. Though it could be a challenge for the start-ups to bring in the money required for the upgradation, it has become an indispensable change that has to be adopted, Mr. Gopalakrishnan stated. 'But the out of box thinking like roping interns and experienced retirees to get the technologies incorporated into the businesses could be considered. Building a network with the colleges can help address the demand,' he suggested. Commenting that the academics and industries have not worked together as an ecosystem, he said that except for hiring students through placements, a dialogue between the two large sectors was missing. He asked the education institutions to adopt the idea of Indian Institute of Technology to allocate vacant space for the industries to set up their units at the institution. By that way, both the students and the company could benefit from each other. 'As close to 25 lakh engineering graduates come out of colleges every year and with the recent dip of employment in Information Technology sector innovative ways are required to fill the gap in education and employment,' he added. The Karnataka government, to upskill both students and teachers to adapt to the changing needs of the market, has planned to conduct a mass workshop to train teachers on Artificial Intelligence (AI), he pointed out. 'Though students are being updated on the latest technologies, teaching faculties, following their employment, stops learning,' Mr. Gopalakrishnan said. Adopting new systems like dedicating a semester to internships for students and allowing a sabbatical for teachers to improve their industrial knowledge could give leverage in the knowledge acquisition and hiring process, he suggested. With rapid intrusion of AI into the sectors, there was a fear afloat that it would replace humans, but the same fear prevailed when computers were first introduced into banking sectors in 1980s, he noted. Rejecting the fears, he said once the sector grows, employment will eventually grow. Speaking on the academic challenges in inculcating business interest in students, he said in Kerala and Gujarat, the State governments have allocated a separate fund to encourage students to develop and start a business as part of their curriculum. It would not only motivate the students but would also help them think of businesses as an alternative option to job seeking, he noted. 'Only by running a business, we can learn about business,' he said. The CII (Madurai zone) had hosted an exclusive interactive session for the Start-ups, MSMEs and incubation centres. CII (Madurai zone) chairman Ashwin Desai and others spoke.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Farmers oppose takeover of land belonging to agricultural research centre near Aruppukottai
A farmers' federation has expressed shock over the contradictory policies of the State Government in bringing arid land in 2,482 villages into farming activity even as it was trying to acquire fertile land of the Regional Agricultural Research Centre at Kovilankulam. In a statement, Virudhunagar district functionaries of Cauvery Vaigai Kiruthumal Gundar Farmers' Federation, said the State Government should not weaken agricultural research in the name of industrial development. The Tamil Nadu Government in its first-ever budget on agriculture in 2021 had announced that 11.75 lakh ha of arid land should be brought into farming activities in the next 10 years as part of efforts to increase farming coverage. In 2024-25, the Government planned to retrieve arid land in 2,482 villages under Kalaignar All Villages Integrated Agriculture Development programme. 'However, contradicting such a programme with a long-term vision, 129 acres of invaluable land of the research centre in Kovilankulam has been proposed to be taken up for establishing industrial estate,' federation's Virudhunagar district president R. Rampandian and secretary Gopalakrishnan, said. The land in the research centre was being used for development of rain-fed crops like millets, pulses, cotton, horticultural crops and for rain-fed farming methodologies. The centre was supplying around 50 tonnnes of certified seeds to the region covering the 10 southern districts. Besides, the centre was biodiversity home for native breeds of animals, deer, peacocks and several varieties of trees. The farmers wondered why the Government was after this parcel of land for industrial development while 30 lakh hectares of arid land were available in the State. With climatic changes forcing uncertainty on the farmers, the State Government should not reduce but strengthen its support for farmers of rain-fed regions. 'We are in a state of compulsion of protecting the existing agricultural research and also expanding it,' The State Government should give up its proposal which will break the faith of farmers and agricultural scientists, the statement said.
Times of Oman
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Meet Cardinal, colour of the year 2025
Asian Paints Berger, the recipient of Oman's Most Trusted Brand award, announced 'Cardinal' as its Colour of the Year during ColourNext 2025 event held at the St Regis Al Mouj. The event served as a celebration of colour, culture, and creativity, drawing design luminaries from across Oman, Bahrain, and the UAE. Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sayyida Basma Al Said, the evening was attended by Joseph Eapen, Chief Executive of Asian Paints International, and G. Gopalakrishnan, General Manager of Asian Paints Berger Oman. The gathering brought together a vibrant community of architects, designers, and thought leaders for a first look at the ideas shaping the future of design in the region. The centerpiece of the evening was the reveal of Cardinal, a rich and dusky hue that speaks to the growing importance of emotional resonance in design. Complementing this announcement, Asian Paints also unveiled three influential design directions for 2025, each shaped by insights from the company's extensive trend forecasting initiative, ColourNext. Now in its third decade, ColourNext continues to lead the way in translating global cultural shifts into actionable design themes, using the lenses of colour, texture, material, and mood. The first of these design directions, 'Bad Taste?', is a bold commentary on traditional design norms. It challenges traditional ideas of beauty and balance by embracing things that feel awkward on purpose, are overly decorative, or express raw emotions. The centerpiece of this corner was the 'Prince', a colourful sculpture by famous Omani artist Hassan Meer. The second trend, 'Salt', draws inspiration from one of the world's most essential and symbolic minerals. Salt is ever-present—quiet yet indispensable—and its metaphoric richness serves as a foundation for this minimalist yet profound design approach. The third trend, 'Feel More', champions design that not only pleases the eye but also nurtures the soul. This trend encourages the creation of sensory-rich environments and spaces that embrace softness, warmth, and emotional complexity. Through gentle materials, layered lighting, and subtle detail, Feel More cultivates environments that support vulnerability, reflection, and deep emotional connection. Reflecting on the event and the larger vision behind it, Joseph Eapen, CEO of Asian Paints International, said: 'At Asian Paints, we believe innovation must resonate beyond functionality—it must connect emotionally and culturally. Our mission is to inspire living spaces that are not only beautiful but meaningful, and ColourNext is our platform to lead that conversation.' With the unveiling of Cardinal and the powerful narratives behind this year's trends, Asian Paints once again affirms its position at the forefront of design thinking in the region. It continues to push boundaries and ignite inspiration—crafting homes, spaces, and experiences that are vibrant, human, and deeply relevant to the times we live in.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Focus on prevention as lifestyle-related illnesses drive organ failure, doctors told
N. Gopalakrishnan, Member Secretary of the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN), said on Saturday that doctors must increasingly focus on preventing organ failure, as lifestyle factors and habits continue to contribute to a growing number of cases. He was speaking in Coimbatore at the inaugural session of the national liver transplant conference and advanced medical training, organised jointly by GEM Hospital and the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI). Addressing the gap between demand and supply in organ transplantation, he said Tamil Nadu was the first State to provide financial assistance of up to ₹22 lakh for any transplant procedure under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. Tamil Nadu was also the first State to start liver transplant services at Stanley Government Medical College Hospital. It streamlined organ allocation systems and clarified medico-legal procedures related to organ donation from brain-dead donors. The State has undertaken several combined transplants, including pancreas and kidney, liver and kidney, and heart and lung. Thirteen government medical colleges and hospitals, and 27 government NTORC hospitals, contribute significantly to transplantation efforts in the State, he said. 'Almost all States, and even the Union Government, have replicated Tamil Nadu's government orders on transplantation,' Mr. Gopalakrishnan added. The three-day conference will feature sessions on robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques for liver transplantation. It will also offer evidence-based discussions for medical professionals and postgraduate students pursuing specialisation in transplant medicine. A key highlight is a full-day 'Liver ICU Training' programme for intensive care nurses. The session focuses on patient preparation, post-operative care protocols, and post-surgical monitoring techniques. This is the first large-scale educational initiative of its kind for nursing professionals at a national medical conference, the organisers said. Other sessions will cover advancements in transplant anaesthesia, organ donation protocols for ICU staff, and long-term patient care strategies to improve clinical outcomes.
