Redhill Communications, a global communications agency, has been appointed as the strategic communications partner of Lightrock, a leading investment platform focused on backing purpose-driven businesses that deliver attractive financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact. Under the mandate, Redhill will work with Lightrock to strengthen its corporate narrative and reputation in India, deepen engagement with business and financial media, and build thought leadership around investment, innovation and the themes shaping India’s growth economy. The partnership will focus on creating greater visibility for Lightrock’s investment approach, its portfolio and the perspectives of its leadership, while strengthening engagement with key business, financial and sectoral stakeholders across India.Established as an independent global investment platform in 2021, Lightrock operates across private and public markets and invests across the themes of People, Planet and Productivity. The platform advises approximately $5.8 billion in assets and has backed 150 companies to date, supported by a global team of more than 130 professionals.Alasdair Lennon, Marketing & Communications Director, Lightrock, said: “India remains an important market for Lightrock, with strong entrepreneurial talent and significant opportunities to back businesses that can deliver both commercial value and positive impact. As we continue to deepen our presence and engagement in the market, communications will play an important role in articulating our investment approach, the businesses we partner with and the perspectives we bring to the ecosystem. We are pleased to partner with Redhill Communications and look forward to working with their team to further strengthen our voice and engagement in India.”Ankita Juneja, Country Head – India, Redhill Communications, said:“ Lightrock brings together a distinctive investment approach with a strong conviction that purpose and commercial performance can go hand in hand. Its investments across some of India’s most important growth sectors create a strong platform for meaningful conversations with business, financial and sectoral audiences. We are delighted to partner with Lightrock and look forward to building a communications programme that strengthens its corporate reputation, sharpens its thought leadership and brings greater visibility to the perspectives and expertise it brings to India’s investment ecosystem.”The mandate will see Redhill work closely with Lightrock’s India and global teams across corporate communications, media relations and thought leadership, with a focus on building sustained visibility for the platform and its investment thesis in India.

Queen's University Belfast, one of the United Kingdom's leading research-intensive universities and the first Russell Group university to establish a campus in India, has appointed Redhill India as its strategic communications partner to strengthen its presence and stakeholder engagement across the country. Under the mandate, Redhill India will lead integrated strategic communications for Queen's University Belfast in India, including corporate communications, media relations, executive profiling, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and reputation building. The agency will work closely with the University to amplify its academic achievements, research impact, industry collaborations and student success stories while supporting its broader growth ambitions in the Indian market.The appointment marks the next chapter in Queen's University's India journey as it expands its engagement with students, academia, industry and policymakers following the launch of its campus in GIFT City, Gujarat. The communications mandate will support the University's vision of building greater awareness around its academic excellence, research leadership, innovation ecosystem and long-term commitment to India's higher education landscape.As international collaboration in higher education continues to gain momentum under India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Queen's University Belfast is strengthening its role as a partner in developing globally relevant talent, advancing research collaborations and creating opportunities for academic and industry engagement between India and the United Kingdom.Located in GIFT City, India's emerging international education and financial hub, the University's campus offers postgraduate programmes in future-focused disciplines including Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Cybersecurity and Business Analytics, enabling students to access a globally recognised Queen's education within India.Prof. M. Satish Kumar, Dean of Queen’s University Belfast – GIFT City Campus, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, said: "India is a strategically important market for Queen's University Belfast and central to our long-term international vision. Our presence in GIFT City reflects our commitment to creating meaningful academic partnerships, nurturing future talent and contributing to innovation and economic growth. As we continue to strengthen our engagement across India, it is important that we build lasting connections with students, educators, industry and government. We are pleased to partner with Redhill India to help tell this important story."Ankita Juneja, Country Head – India, Redhill, said: "India is witnessing a transformation in higher education, with increasing demand for globally recognised learning experiences and stronger international collaboration. Queen's University Belfast brings together academic excellence, pioneering research and a clear commitment to India's growth story. We are delighted to partner with the University and look forward to shaping meaningful conversations that enhance its visibility and strengthen engagement with students, academia, industry and policymakers across the country."The partnership underscores the growing importance of strategic communications as leading global universities establish a stronger presence in India and seek to engage meaningfully with an increasingly discerning student community and a rapidly evolving higher education ecosystem.