Events
Aligned with its core value of “deep care”
Clix Capital collaborates
with HelpAge India, Muskaan, & I am Gurgaon
Clix Capital, a leading non-banking financial services group with a significant pan-India presence, today announced its collaboration with ‘HelpAge India’, ‘Muskaan’, and ‘I am Gurgaon’ for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This is keeping in line with the company’s core value of “deep care” and its responsibility towards healthcare, the environment, and the education of society.
Rakesh Kaul, CEO-Clix Capital, commented, “Corporate social responsibility is ingrained in Clix Capital’s DNA and as a result our core products are aligned towards serving the healthcare and education sectors in a big way. Along with fulfilling our corporate objectives, our innovative products provide financing to medical facilities, diagnostic centres, schools, and other educational institutions in remotest of the areas so that the benefits can reach the masses. We are constantly strengthening our commitment to helping the environment and the society by addressing their financial requirements through each of these relationships.”
“Our collaboration with HelpAge India’s Mobile Healthcare Unit (MHU) program will help to provide primary healthcare services to elderly people in need who are suffering from chronic diseases. Similar to this, through our collaboration with ‘I am Gurgaon’, we intend to contribute to the larger cause of environmental protection by enhancing green coverage and re-establishing natural ecosystem. With Muskaan, we are extending our support to adults with intellectual disabilities by providing an access to vocational trainings and employment prospects,” he added.
Clix will assist HelpAge India in its mission to offer free medical care, necessary medications, and basic hygiene education. The programme will also assist with home visits for the bedridden and recommendations to nearby secondary and tertiary healthcare specialists for higher-order treatment. The goal of Clix is to support about 1,500 distinct beneficiaries (including chronic patients) and deliver around 15,000 treatments each year.
Speaking on the collaboration Dr. Ritu Rana, Mission Head, Healthcare, HelpAge India, says. “Access to healthcare for the elderly in India, has become an urgent need especially post the pandemic, where elders were identified as one of the most vulnerable groups. Unfortunately, affordability, distance and physical frailty often prevents poor elders especially those living in remote locations get access to even basic healthcare. Through our Mobile Healthcare Unit program, we hope to address this growing need. The generous support from Clix Capital is a welcome addition to our fleet of 168 MHUs spread across the country and will be instrumental to bridge this gap.”
In conjunction with ‘I am Gurgaon’, Clix Capital will seek to protect the environment by planting trees in deforested areas and reestablishing natural ecosystems that have been devastated by unplanned development. Due to the UN designating this decade as the “Decade of Restoration”, this project is significant on a global scale. Clix will also promote environmental awareness through public art displays in the city.
“We are thankful to corporates like Clix who are making a difference to the city with their involvement in providing funds and employee engagements,” stated Ms. Latika Thukral, Co-Founder, I Am Gurgaon, in reference to the partnership with Clix.
In collaboration with Muskaan, Clix Capital will support the provision of education, training, and employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities in order to help them become self-sufficient. Muskaan – PAEPID, an organisation founded in 1982 by Parents & Professionals for the empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disability. With their innovative work in the area of providing direction and extensive support to people with intellectual disabilities by giving them access to vocational training and employment opportunities, assisted living facilities, family support services, awareness creation, and advocacy. They become a successful rehabilitation paradigm both domestically and abroad and Clix’s association would further widen the ambit of care to the community.
Neera Chawla, Director, Muskaan-PAEPID mentioned, “We are excited about this new collaboration with Clix Capital, for supporting us in our endeavour to empower persons with Intellectual Disabilities. We are pleased to see the enthusiasm and initiative on the part of the senior management at Clix Capital in identifying diverse ways of adding value to the mission of Muskaan-PAEPID. We hope this relationship grows further and aids in bringing a positive change in the larger society.”
About Clix Capital
Clix Capital is a new age NBFC revolutionizing the lending space by offering differentiated digital lending products driven by technology and deep analytics. Its range of lending products to a varied spectrum of customers across the MSME and consumer segment includes personal loans, MSME loans, healthcare loans, and mortgage finance.
Co-founded by industry veterans Mr. Pramod Bhasin and Mr. Anil Chawla, Clix is backed by private equity fund AION Capital Partners Limited (an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, LLC – one of the largest alternate investment managers globally with an AUM of $513 billion). Mr. Bhasin is the founder of Genpact and the former CEO of GE Capital India and Asia while Mr. Chawla has been the former CEO of GE Capital India and Asia’s Commercial Finance Business.
Together, Mr. Bhasin, Mr. Chawla, and AION jointly acquired the commercial lending and leasing business of GE Capital India in September 2016 and rechristened it as Clix Capital, and has disbursed more than INR 15,000 crores since then.
Written and directed by Manoj Tapadia and presented by PEN Studios in association with Manikarnika Films, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata is scheduled for theatrical release on June 12, 2026. Inspired by true events during the horrific 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the film shifts attention away from conventional depictions of tragedy and instead illuminates the extraordinary actions of ordinary individuals working within Mumbai’s Cama Hospital. At its heart lies a powerful tribute to nurses, ward boys, security personnel, and hospital staff whose bravery ensured the safety of hundreds of patients during one of India’s darkest nights.
Kangana Ranaut leads the film as a senior nurse inspired by the real-life heroism of Anjali Kulthe, delivering a performance rooted in determination and quiet strength. Supporting her is an accomplished ensemble featuring Girija Oak, Smita Tambe, Amrutha Namdev, Esha Dey, Suhita Thatte, and several others, each contributing meaningfully to a narrative that intentionally avoids portraying heroism as the achievement of a single individual. Instead, the film emphasises collective courage, illustrating how every member of the hospital staff became an indispensable part of a larger effort to protect vulnerable lives.
Without venturing into spoiler territory, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata succeeds in immersing viewers in the tension and uncertainty of the situation. The screenplay maintains a commendable pace, ensuring that the emotional weight never overwhelms the narrative momentum. More importantly, the film serves as a timely reminder of the often-unrecognised contributions of nursing staff and hospital attendants. In moments of catastrophe, while doctors shoulder immense responsibility in critical care and decision-making, nurses and support workers are the constant presence, managing countless essential tasks that keep an institution functioning.
Beyond the screening itself, the premiere offered valuable insights into the filmmaking process. The evening was marked by a lively atmosphere, with extensive media interactions, cast interviews, and behind-the-scenes discussions. Members of the cast and crew shared their experiences portraying real-life events, the challenges of balancing historical sensitivity with cinematic storytelling, and the responsibility of representing individuals whose bravery largely went unrecognized by the public. These conversations provided a fascinating glimpse into the creative and emotional investment that shaped the production.
Perhaps the film’s greatest achievement lies in its ability to honour heroism without romanticising tragedy. In doing so, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata transforms a familiar chapter of history into a moving tribute to those whose actions saved lives but whose stories rarely occupied the spotlight. Combining emotional depth, strong performances, and a deeply respectful approach to its subject matter, the film stands as both an engaging drama and a deserving tribute to everyday heroes who became extraordinary when circumstances demanded it.
CROISETTE CHRONICLES — PART II
“Sun, Silk & Studied Chaos”
If the first week of Cannes 2026 whispered, the second week grabbed you by the collar.
A blush-pink strapless column gown arrived on the Croisette with the kind of quiet ferocity only a seasoned red carpet can absorb. Pearl-scattered at the bust, its satin surface caught every camera flash. It was paired with a voluminous silver-grey cocoon coat draped off both shoulders — not worn, deployed. Chandelier diamonds framed the ears, stacked rings adorned both hands, and sleekly pulled-back hair revealed a razor-sharp jawline. This was old Hollywood reconstructed by someone who found the original too polite.
Then came the moment that stopped the Croisette mid-scroll: a chartreuse pleated one-shoulder gown, its fabric engineered into deep diagonal ridges sweeping from a sculpted shoulder down to a dramatic thigh-high slit. Photographed against palm trees and Mediterranean light, it looked less like an outfit and more like a natural phenomenon — moss-coloured, elemental, inevitable. A single emerald pendant rested at the throat. Loose waves, barely tamed, completed the look. The overall effect? A woman who dressed for the landscape, not the photographers — and somehow captivated both.
Beside the sea, another story unfolded. A dark sequinned gown — midnight black fading into deep magenta — was worn against the backdrop of open water. Hair loosened by the wind, a glance thrown back over one bare shoulder. Delicate crystal chains descended the open back like jewellery transformed into architecture. No carpet, no crowd. Just Riviera light and the confidence to command it entirely.
Then came the cultural statement that deserved its own paragraph: a halter-neck anarkali of extraordinary intricacy. Silver and blush floral embroidery spread across ivory silk, while a heavily diamond-encrusted halter neckline functioned as both collar and jewel. A maang tikka and oversized jhumkas completed a look worthy of museum display. A blush dupatta trailed behind with quiet drama. This was Indian couture presented not as a translation for a Western audience, but entirely on its own terms — unapologetic, uncompromising, and self-assured.
Finally, there was the fashion commentator who became the story. A multicoloured embroidered bandhgala blazer — alive with iridescent threadwork in mauve, teal, and gold — was paired with plum trousers and a galaxy of statement rings. Frameless glasses added restraint to the visual richness, while the smile carried a different message altogether: I dressed for myself first. At Cannes, where everyone performs for someone, that may be the most radical statement of all.
“The Riviera didn’t dress them. They dressed the Riviera.”
Events
Fashion Designer Amit GT and Le Marquise Jewellery by Jasmine Gulati Jain and Sambhav Jain Showcase Excellence Under the Golden Lumière Awards at the 79th Festival de Cannes 2026 Show Directed by Liza Varma
As part of India’s multi-platform presence at the 79th Festival de Cannes 2026, internationally renowned Show Director Liza Varma from India led a delegation of Indian designers and jewellery labels at the Fashion TV Presentation held on 18th May 2026 at the Majestic Hotel, Cannes, at 9:30 PM (CEST).
The showcase featured celebrated Indian designer Amit GT along with Le Marquise Jewellery by Jasmine Gulati Jain and Sambhav Jain, presenting a curated display of fashion and jewellery that reflected contemporary Indian design sensibilities on an international platform. Amit GT’s showcase was presented under the prestigious Golden Lumière Awards Cannes 2026, hosted at the Majestic Hotel Beach, Cannes.
The Golden Lumière Awards show is hosted at the Majestic Hotel Beach, Cannes2026, where cinema meets luxury, celebrating outstanding personalities from international cinema along with visionary business leaders supporting art, culture, cinema, and the future generation of creators. The grand evening was attended by international personality Farhana Bodi and actress Urvashi Rautela, while actress Pooja Batra. The event was produced by Anna Neneman from ENW Showroom.
Speaking about the showcase, Liza Varma said, “My focus is to create opportunities for Indian designers and talent to present their work in international environments. Cannes provides an important global platform to showcase the strength of Indian fashion, craftsmanship, and creative talent before an international audience.”
Held alongside the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026, the presentation formed part of a larger initiative led by Liza Varma to create global visibility for Indian designers, jewellery labels, and creative talent through curated showcases and international collaborations at Cannes.
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