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BPCL’s Premium Petrol ‘Speed’ Powers the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is proud to be the “Accelerated by Speed” sponsor of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a landmark moment for Indian athletics. This is the first time India is hosting a World Athletics Continental Tour – Gold level javelin competition on home soil. The event is set for July 5, 2025, at the iconic Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.

This isn’t just another competition—it’s a bold declaration that India is ready to shine on the global track and field stage. The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 brings together an elite field of international athletes, including Olympic medalists Julius Yego, and Thomas Röhler, making it one of the most star-studded javelin events ever held in India.

Neeraj Chopra has been associated with BPCL as the brand ambassador for our premium petrol, Speed, which symbolizes high-performance, efficiency and reliability. We take immense pride in supporting his extraordinary journey—from a world-class athlete to a global icon. The Neeraj Chopra Classic is not just a sporting event, but a symbol of India’s athletic aspirations taking flight,” said Mr. Pardeep Goyal, Business Head (Retail), BPCL. “We congratulate Neeraj for his vision and leadership, which is reshaping India’s sporting narrative and placing Indian athletics on the world map.”

As athletes from across the globe converge in Bengaluru, BPCL extends a warm welcome to all participants and wishes them success. With a sporting legacy dating back to 1987, BPCL has nurtured over 200 athletes, provided advanced training support, and recently launched a national sports scholarship program.ith Neeraj leading the charge, this event is more than a contest—it’s a moment of national pride and global recognition for Indian athletics.

About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL):

Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the club of companies having greater operational & financial autonomy.

Bharat Petroleum’s Refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Bina have a combined refining capacity of around 35.3 MMTPA. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, fuel stations, aviation service stations and LPG distributors. Its distribution network comprises over 23,500+ Fuel Stations, over 6,200+ LPG distributorships, 500+ Lubes distributorships, 80 POL storage locations, 54 LPG Bottling Plants, 79 Aviation Service Stations, 5 Lube blending plants and 5 cross-country pipelines.

Bharat Petroleum is integrating its strategy, investments, environmental and social ambitions to move towards a sustainable planet. The company has Electric vehicle charging stations at 6500+ Fuel Stations.

With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing an ecosystem and a road-map to become a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering communities by supporting several initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.

by Vivek Kumar

Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company, and Panasonic Corporation (PC) announced 11 start-ups shortlisted from over 113 entries for the third edition of the “Panasonic Ignition” challenge. Panasonic Ignition Challenge is a corporate innovation accelerator programme, launched in association with Beyond Next Ventures, aimed at transforming residential living through scalable, tech-driven solutions, aligned with long-term impact and sustainability. Panasonic aims to mentor, guide, and fund early to mid-stage startups that are creating innovative solutions in this field. Over 113 startups applied for the program, which was launched in September 2025 under the guidance of Mr. Kunio Gohara, the Chief Transformation Officer of Panasonic Corporation. After a robust evaluation process, 11 startups were shortlisted. These startups will participate in the ‘Panasonic Ignition’ cohort program over the next three months and be mentored by Panasonic and Beyond Next Ventures. These selected startups will receive potential investment, access to various masterclasses, expert mentorship, and support around product strategy and growth, which would assist them in building innovative technologies and products that enhance people’s lifestyles in India. As a part of this engagement, Panasonic will also roll out challenges for these startups, and based on regular reviews, the final winner(s) will be announced in December 2025. “We are thrilled with the response received for the third edition of the Panasonic Ignition programme, with a clear objective of improving residential living—whether through smart home solutions, sustainable energy, or digital consumer experience,” said Mr. Manish Misra, Chief Innovation Officer, at Panasonic Life Solutions India. “This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering groundbreaking technologies and solutions that address the evolving needs of our consumers while contributing to a sustainable future.” Tsuyoshi Ito, the CEO and Managing Partner of Beyond Next Ventures, stated, “Over the past few weeks, we conducted extensive sourcing and evaluation to identify startups pioneering innovative solutions to enhance consumer lifestyles. With more than a decade of experience investing in deep-tech ventures, we understand the critical role corporate partnerships play in achieving global impact. This cohort features a range of forward-thinking innovators addressing challenges in wellness, sustainability, and beyond. We are thrilled to collaborate with Panasonic to help these startups realize their full potential.”  Following is the list of the 11 promising startups:

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