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The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is pleased to announce a significant milestone for the gem and jewellery industry in India. Following extensive efforts by the GJEPC in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status is now being extended to the gem and jewellery sector. The AEO programe was introduced as pilot project in 2011 vide Circular No. 37/2011 – Customs dated 23rd August. 2011. The AEO program, a crucial part of the broader … Continue reading “The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Status Now Extended To The Gem & Jewellery Sector: GJEPC”

Headquartered in France, Studely aims to cater to the financial and logistical needs of the growing number of Indian students studying in France and Germany Studely, a pioneering FinTech company headquartered in France, has officially launched in India. Being first of its kind, Studely will offer tailored financial solutions to Indian students pursuing higher education in France and Germany, directly addressing their challenges. According to the Ministry of External Affairs of India, an estimated 750,000 students traveled abroad for higher education in … Continue reading “French FinTech Studely expands to India, offers comprehensive solutions to hassle free European studies”

Starting as a new teacher can feel like stepping into a big, new world. There’s so much to learn and so many ways to teach. But in today’s classrooms, technology is a big part of the picture. It’s like having a whole toolbox full of helpful gadgets to make teaching easier and learning more fun.  But with so many tools out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s where having a guide comes in handy. Imagine … Continue reading “New Teacher? A Practical Guide to Digital Educational Tools”

YKONE, leading international influencer marketing agency, announces the acquisition of 70% of the Indian agency Barcode, a content & influencer marketing agency. With this strategic move and by combining the strengths of both companies, YKONE has positioned itself as a worldwide leader in Influencer Marketing with a turnover of close to $100 million YKONE CONTINUES TO PURSUE ITS INTERNATIONAL GROWTH Founded in 2008, YKONE first launched with their headquarters in Paris and is now implanted in 18 of the world’s … Continue reading “YKONE AGENCY ACQUIRES BARCODE, THE LEADING INFLUENCER MARKETING AGENCY IN INDIA”

SmartBridge, a Veranda Learning enterprise, is proud to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SWAYAM PLUS, an esteemed initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. This strategic partnership marks a transformative moment for SmartBridge, solidifying its commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and the dynamic demands of the industry. Under this collaboration, SmartBridge will offer a diverse range of courses, including Artificial Intelligence, Applied Data Science, … Continue reading “SmartBridge signs MOU with IIT MADRAS’ SWAYAM PLUS”

This commitment will reshape and revolutionize the digital landscape of the insurance industry and make our clients trailblazers in adopting AI to drive growth and efficiency. Visionet Systems Inc, a leading technology services provider, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with GoSure.AI, a leading provider of innovative insurance solutions. This alliance, facilitated by VisionTechFest’s TechStart, underscores a shared commitment to driving innovation and collaboration in the insurance sector. TechStart, an integral part of VisionTechFest, is a unique platform dedicated to … Continue reading “Visionet and GoSure.AI Announce Strategic Partnership To Shape The Future Of Insurance”

Vedanta Aluminium & Power Ltd proudly announces the election of Mr. Sunil Gupta, the incumbent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Aluminium Business Chief Operating Officer (COO), as the Vice-Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)’s Odisha State Council for the term 2024-25. Mr. Gupta’s appointment was revealed during the prestigious CII Odisha State Annual Day 2023-24 celebration held in the state capital city. His selection for this esteemed position underscores his significant contributions and exemplary leadership in the industrial … Continue reading “Vedanta Aluminium COO Sunil Gupta Elected CII Odisha State Council’s New Vice-Chairman”

Glenn Maxwell played an innings of 201* in the do-or-die match against Afghanistan to earn his side a spot in the semi-finals, which is the highest score ever in the ODI run-chase for a non-opener and the highest ever for an Australian batter in the men’s format. That night at Wankhede saw an 11th ODI double hundred and third in the CWC by Glenn Maxwell. The previous record for the highest score from a number 6 or below was 175* … Continue reading “ICC World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell’s epic heist against Afghanistan went deeper in annals of cricket history”

●        Aim to clock in a revenue of INR 150 CR by FY25 ●        ‘Concept-to-delivery within a year’, makes this the fastest turnaround on product development by a hardware startup Consumer hardware startup, Up has launched its Smart Cooking Assistant, delishUp. The product aims to level up young Indians who are looking to cook more often at home. The 8 inch touchscreen displays a wide selection of recipes with simple instructions and the smart cooking jar automates the tedious processes … Continue reading “
Consumer Hardware startup Up democratises cooking with delishUp“

Over the last two years, the Indian business landscape has seen a prominent shift towards becoming more responsible, with CSR becoming a leading indicator and an integral strategic priority for businesses. Today, corporates have realized that a business cannot succeed in isolation and that direct engagement in social development and social progress is necessary for sustainable growth, employee retention, and shareholder satisfaction. There is an urgent need to look beyond our silos to make a positive social impact through collective … Continue reading ““CSR progress towards Embassy Group’s vision this year”“

Initiates the first transaction in partnership with Volo Fin Pte. Ltd. (VoloFin) Vayana TradeXchange is aiming to do over USD 100 million worth of transactions in the first quarter of operation Vayana TradeXchange, the International Trade Financing Services (ITFS) platform facilitating cross-border trade finance under the supervision of the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA), GIFT City, announced the completion and disbursement of its first set of export financing transactions. Vayana TradeXchange (VTX) is built and operated by Vayana (IFSC) Pvt … Continue reading “Vayana Network begins operations of its ITFS platform, Vayana TradeXchange (VTX)”

Simpl and Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters’ alliance to provide customers with a hassle-free deferred payment option.Simpl, India’s favourite checkout partner – said it has tied up with Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, India’s largest and fastest-growing specialty coffee brand, to offer seamless checkout solutions. With this strategic partnership, both companies take a significant step in empowering consumers across the country with complete payment solutions and enhancing their coffee experience.  Simpl’s Pay-in-3 option with its interest-free payment period is available to Blue Tokai customers … Continue reading “Simpl partners with Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters to elevate online customer experience through Pay-in-3 and seamless checkout”

          ~ A Non- Linked, Non-Participating Individual Savings Life Insurance Plan that gives you FD beating returns~ Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), announces the launch of a new-age savings solution ABSLI Fixed Maturity Plan (UIN 109N135V01), a non-linked, non-participating endowment product providing fully guaranteed benefits as a lump-sum on maturity. This plan is designed to offer policyholders short & long-term financial security by integrating FD beating returns and protection. ABSLI Fixed … Continue reading “Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance launches ABSLI Fixed Maturity Plan”

Funding in early-stage deals in Q2 CY22 continued to be stable at around USD 800 million and is likely to remain stable or even grow in the next few quarters. After three consecutive quarters of raising more than USD 10 billion, the total funding in the Indian start-up ecosystem fell by 40% during Q2 CY22 to reach USD 6.8 billion.  The decline can be attributed to a global slowdown, decrease in tech stock valuations, inflation and geopolitical instability, as per the … Continue reading “Funding for Indian start-ups dips by 40% from Q1 CY22 to USD 6.8 billion in Q2 CY22: PwC India Report”

●             Rating upgraded 3 notches in the last 3 years ●             Registered 25% growth in FY21-22 ●             Profitability increased by 45% ●             NPA reduced to 0.52% ●             Plan to reach 1000 Branches by the end of 2023 ●             Aim to reach an AUM of INR 4,000 crores in this fiscal year Muthoottu Mini Financiers Ltd., one of the leading NBFCs in India, today announced its ratings upgrade to A- (Stable) from BBB+ (Stable) by CARE Ratings. The company has registered … Continue reading “CARE upgrades Muthoottu Mini Financiers rating to ‘A- Stable’”