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Ambuja & ACC sharpen focus on Green Power Generation

Startuppr December 3, 2020News Leave a comment

SIX Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS) will be installed in EIGHT kiln lines at six cement plants across India · The two companies will invest over Rs 780 crores, adding WHRS capacity of over 76 MW · WHRS will significantly reduce carbon footprint – 5.61 lakh tons of CO2 to be reduced annually Ambuja Cement and ACC both operating companies of leading global building material and solutions organiation LafargeHolcim have collectively taken a giant step to generate clean and green energy in line with their carbon intensity reduction roadmap. This comes close on the heels of parent company LafargeHolcim signing the Net Zero Pledge with 2030 science-based targets during the Climate Week held in September 2020 in New York, USA. Unveiling the plan to set up Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) based power plants, Neeraj Akhoury – CEO India, LafargeHolcim and MD & CEO, Ambuja Cement – said, “Six cement plants at both Ambuja Cement and ACC will invest over Rs 780 crores in green power generation, which will lead to a significant reduction of 5.61 lakh tons of carbon footprint annually. This is a major step in our journey towards reduction of carbon intensity.” The WHRS will be installed at Ambuja Cement plants in Bhatapara (Chhattisgarh), Suli and Rauri (Himachal Pradesh) and Marwar Mundwa (Rajasthan); and ACC plants in Jamul (Chhattisgarh) and Kymore (Madhya Pradesh). All projects are slated to be completed in the next 16 to 18 months. Both companies set up their first WHRS in 2013-14 – at Rabriyawas (Ambuja Cement) and Gagal (ACC) – thus displaying their commitment towards green energy while marking an important step in energy conservation in the Indian cement industry. Not only does WHRS trap the enormous heat generated during the manufacturing process to gainfully generate electricity as a sustainable solution, it also helps reduce the use of fossil fuels. In addition to boosting efficiency, WHRS is a proven method for reducing CO2 emissions, and part of helping reach LafargeHolcim’s ambition to reduce emissions due to electricity use by 65% by 2030. … Continue reading “Ambuja & ACC sharpen focus on Green Power Generation”

GoPik raises seed funding from HNIs in Singapore and India to boost its rural distribution through online and offline network

Startuppr December 3, 2020News Leave a comment

GoPik Connect Pvt. Ltd., India’s unique Rural Engagement Network that aims to make all kinds of goods and services available at every nook and corner of the country by connecting people with people, announced today that it has raised seed round funding of an undisclosed amount from private investors. The seed round funding will support the company’s growth ambitions, ability to ever expand the engagement network and further develop the existing network at the grass-roots level. Sashwat Brahma, CEO & … Continue reading “GoPik raises seed funding from HNIs in Singapore and India to boost its rural distribution through online and offline network”

Amway India eyes INR 100 crores from its Traditional Herb Nutrition Category in 2020; Strengthens local sourcing

Startuppr December 2, 2020News Leave a comment

· The category is expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% from 2020 to 2024 · Traditional Herbs Range contribution to the nutrition category to double by 2024 · Foresees sourcing requirement to rise significantly for traditional herb extracts As the demand for herbal nutrition category records a drastic rise with consumers shifting towards healthier living, Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, foresees its traditional herb nutrition category to clock sales of INR 100 crores this year. … Continue reading “Amway India eyes INR 100 crores from its Traditional Herb Nutrition Category in 2020; Strengthens local sourcing”

How to not let separation or divorce not affect your kids

Startuppr December 2, 2020December 2, 2020General Leave a comment

Let’s face it… When we get married we don’t expect a separation or divorce. As human beings, we are hardwired for bonding. When a relationship is falling apart it is a huge trauma for everyone involved. We are not trained to handle separation! Emotions are flying high, blame and shame and guilt are hitting the roof. Confusions galore and no direction where our life is heading. Being rejected gives the same negative rush to the brain that happens to us … Continue reading “How to not let separation or divorce not affect your kids”

FININ and SBM Bank India, together launch India’s first hyper-personalized LIVE Neobanking platform

Startuppr December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Tech Leave a comment

India’s first neobank, an online only, hyper-personalised banking solution that helps users manage, save and invest their money in a smarter and simpler way, launches pan India in December 2020 Finin uses bank-level security, anti-fraud and encryption systems to protect sensitive information & prevent unauthorised usage Finin in partnership with SBM Bank India will issue an instant Personalised Savings Account with a VISA Debit Card The platform aims to convert Spenders and Borrowers into Savers and eventually into the Investors … Continue reading “FININ and SBM Bank India, together launch India’s first hyper-personalized LIVE Neobanking platform”

StartupXseed invests Rs. 5.5 crores in Password-less authentication startup SAWO Labs; attains Rs. 28 crores valuation

Startuppr December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Funding News Leave a comment

Capital raised will be used by SAWO to strengthen its business by expanding its tech infrastructure, outreach – saving millions of man-hours of the end-users Driving the modern transition towards a password- and OTP-less future, SaaS-based one-tap authentication service, SAWO Labs, has successfully closed its seed funding round. SAWO Labs was one of the nine pre-seed stage startups that 100x.VC invested in September 2020 as a part of its Class 02 Portfolio. The Rs. 5.5-crore seed funding round was led … Continue reading “StartupXseed invests Rs. 5.5 crores in Password-less authentication startup SAWO Labs; attains Rs. 28 crores valuation”

Admitad India drove sales worth INR 170 Million during Diwali through Affiliate Marketing

Startuppr December 2, 2020December 2, 2020PR Leave a comment

The affiliate network has proven to be an effective platform across several categories for online purchases. Admitad, one of the leading affiliate networks has witnessed high volumes of online purchases of the tune of INR 170 Million during the Diwali period. Indians are known to be festival shoppers, and the trend has continued even during the post-COVID-19 scenario. Over the years, several brands have taken to affiliate marketing to market their products using various avenues. Admitad India has contributed on … Continue reading “Admitad India drove sales worth INR 170 Million during Diwali through Affiliate Marketing”

How 4 people who love AI come together and how VedaLabs was born

Startuppr December 1, 2020February 6, 2021Startups Leave a comment

It was in Delhi when I met with the other 3 founders at the co-working space. The companies on our floor had an amazing and talented group of people. When I started the conversation, they and I have found a common interest in “Artificial Intelligence”. We usually talk about AI, computer vision, and other technologies on our breaks. Spending months like this, one person in our group planned a trip to Udaipur and we were all travel enthusiastic and peripatetic. … Continue reading “How 4 people who love AI come together and how VedaLabs was born”

FanCode to exclusively live stream NZC international matches between Nov 2020-March 2021 in India

Startuppr November 30, 2020November 30, 2020Event Leave a comment

FanCode associates with New Zealand Cricket and Amazon Prime Video for the streaming rights FanCode, India’s premier digital sports destination for all fans, has collaborated with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and Amazon Prime Video to exclusively live stream all NZC international matches in India for the current season (November 2020 – March 2021). Starting with the West Indies tour of New Zealand on 27th November, all the NZC matches across both men’s and women’s cricket, ODIs, T20 and Test matches, till … Continue reading “FanCode to exclusively live stream NZC international matches between Nov 2020-March 2021 in India”

Crypto Funding Consortium Genezis Network Launched

Startuppr November 27, 2020November 27, 2020Funding News Leave a comment

As the first step towards supporting crypto startups in India, two leading players in the vibrant crypto space of India, Ajeet Khurana and Pareen Lathia, has launched “Genezis Network” — a consortium of crypto experts to fund startups. They are investing in early-stage crypto startups working on problems with use cases. The cryptocurrency industry has a market capitalization of $550 billion. With NYSE’s parent company starting a cryptocurrency exchange to PayPal adopting Bitcoin to funds like Blackrock considering Bitcoin’s potential … Continue reading “Crypto Funding Consortium Genezis Network Launched”

Poker Sports League announces 6 teams for Season 3

Startuppr November 26, 2020November 26, 2020Event Leave a comment

Offers ownership for two more teams owing to increased interest ~ Current teams are Delhi Czars, Deccan Aces, Goan Nuts, Gujarat Falcons, Mumbai Anchors & Kolkata Kings ~ Backed and endorsed by the chess GrandMaster, Viswanathan Anand, world’s first franchise-based poker league is back in a new avatar as Poker Sports League – Virtual Season 3 (PSL-V). With a unique, online-based format, PSL aims to establish poker as a mind sport by putting on display – a combination of skill, mathematics, … Continue reading “Poker Sports League announces 6 teams for Season 3”

Leading Industry experts join hands to launch Nextqore, A Digital Transformation Enabling SaaS venture

Startuppr November 26, 2020November 26, 2020Tech Leave a comment

A team of a Industry experts from Technology, Consumer and Retail sector started with a combined vision to launch a Digital Transformation start-up named Nextqore Incorporation. Microsoft’s IoT Signal report released in October 2020 indicated that Covid pandemic has forced 3 in 4 companies to consider increasing or sustaining their IoT related investments in their organisations, despite dramatic cost cuts in all other functions. Nextqore is a US based SaaS company and launched its Technology Development and Customer Support in … Continue reading “Leading Industry experts join hands to launch Nextqore, A Digital Transformation Enabling SaaS venture”

Yellow Class secures $1.3 Mn Funding led by India Quotient in a Pre-Series A Round

Startuppr November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Funding News Leave a comment

~The funds will be utilized for launching more classes & product development~ ~India Quotient identified the potential of the diverse hobby platform~ ~India Quotient invests in EdTech’s fastest growing startup~ Yellow Class aims to offer fun, digitally interactive hobby classes that kids can attend every day. The current offerings of the brand include online hobby classes like dancing, drawing, painting, flameless cooking, yoga, storytelling etc. for children between 3-12 years. Yellow Class secured $1.3 Mn (INR 10 Cr) funding in Pre-Series … Continue reading “Yellow Class secures $1.3 Mn Funding led by India Quotient in a Pre-Series A Round”

JCB India launches the Industry’s first dual-fuel CNG Backhoe Loader in India

Startuppr November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Tech Leave a comment

Launched by: Honourable Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Nitin Gadkari India’s leading manufacturer of Earthmoving and Construction equipment, JCB India Limited, today launched the Industry’s first dual-fuel CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Backhoe Loader in India. Called the JCB 3DX DFi, this new machine can operate on CNG and diesel simultaneously using the HCCI (Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition) technology. The machine was launched at New Delhi by the Honourable Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Nitin Gadkari. He has been a leading voice for the development of Construction machinery that uses alternate fuels and an inspiration on CNG interventions in Construction Equipment Vehicles. … Continue reading “JCB India launches the Industry’s first dual-fuel CNG Backhoe Loader in India”

IIT Delhi’s Startup Nanosafe Launches India’s First Zero Alcohol Sanitizer

Startuppr November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Sanitization Leave a comment

With the COVID-19 crisis still looming, and the nation gradually shifting back to normal; there is a dire need for innovative solutions – now more than ever. An IIT Delhi startup named “Nanosafe Solutions” which launched the revolutionary self-sanitizing 50 wash reusable N95 grade antiviral NSafe masks, has now come up with patented active copper (AqCureTM) infused zero alcohol sanitizer cum moisturising lotion that can provide prolonged protection up to 24 hours to all exposed parts of the body. Nanosafe Solutions Founder, Dr. … Continue reading “IIT Delhi’s Startup Nanosafe Launches India’s First Zero Alcohol Sanitizer”

Traqade by Gympik addresses ‘Class Booking’ issues for gym & fitness studio owners; set to revitalise the pandemic-hit Indian fitness industry

Startuppr November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Tech Leave a comment

● The feature enables fitness centres to seamlessly schedule and manage their group workout classes in a hassle-free and time-efficient manner ● It also empowers members with more control over their workout regime, allowing them to browse & book a group workout classes to fit their schedule Traqade, an all-in-one gym & club management software by Gympik, has recently launched a new feature called ‘Classes’ on its platform to solve the booking headache for fitness centre owners. The feature … Continue reading “Traqade by Gympik addresses ‘Class Booking’ issues for gym & fitness studio owners; set to revitalise the pandemic-hit Indian fitness industry”

Sqrrl partners with ICICI Bank for its millennial banking programme, ‘Mine’

Startuppr November 25, 2020November 25, 2020PR Leave a comment

Deriving experiences from bucket lists, like watching the world cup final live or travelling to the favourite destination, made much easier with personalised goal based investment on ICICI Bank Mine Sqrrl, a savings and investment app, has partnered with ICICI Bank to provide goal based investments platform for ‘ICICI Bank Mine’, the country’s first comprehensive banking programme for millennial customers. Under this partnership, the investment platform of Sqrrl is integrated with ICICI Bank’s mobile app, ‘iMobile’. With this, the millennial customers of … Continue reading “Sqrrl partners with ICICI Bank for its millennial banking programme, ‘Mine’”

Pratilipi join hands with IVM Podcasts to create premium engaging podcast content

Startuppr November 25, 2020November 25, 2020PR Leave a comment

Two of India’s premiere content houses, Pratilipi and IVM Podcasts have announced that they will join forces to create a sustainable and scalable model for the podcasting industry in India. The podcast space both across the world as well as in India has been growing exponentially, and this growth signifies for industry players that have been in the content space for a while. Speaking on the partnership, Ranjeet Pratap Singh, Co-founder and CEO, Pratilipi said, “IVM’s understanding of the podcast … Continue reading “Pratilipi join hands with IVM Podcasts to create premium engaging podcast content”

ADAMAS UNIVERSITY TO ORGANIZE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE 2020

Startuppr November 24, 2020November 24, 2020PR Leave a comment

~ To successfully create a platform for the students to express their voices and opinions on their educational experiences in 2020 and their expectations in 2021~ Adamas University rated as one of the best private Universities in Eastern India, is all set to organize a virtual International Students’ Conference on Saturday, 5th December, 2020. The topic of the conference is Education: Creating Future Today, Going Beyond the Pandemic. This conference by Adamas University is definitely one of its kind initiative solely created to provide a platform purely for … Continue reading “ADAMAS UNIVERSITY TO ORGANIZE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE 2020”

World Vision India presents the 2020 Child Well-Being Index

Startuppr November 24, 2020November 24, 2020PR Leave a comment

World Vision India released the second edition of the India Child Well-Being Report. This report provides data on various child-centric indicators and analyses them through nine dimensions namely–life, bodily health, bodily integrity, senses, imagination, thoughts, emotions, practical reasons, affiliation, play, and control over one’s environment. The report also maps the data comparison across different regions, states, and districts. Releasing the report, Krishnamurthy. V. Subramanian Chief Economic Advisor – Government of India in his keynote address said, “Our government is fully … Continue reading “World Vision India presents the 2020 Child Well-Being Index”