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By Sunil Thakur, Partner, Quadria Capital, Asia’s healthcare focused private equity firm India’s annual budget 2021-22 has been widely received with cheer and hope, at least for the most sections of the society and businesses. With an economy facing enormous headwinds thanks to COVID-19 and the broader slowdown even before the pandemic struck, the budget had to come out as one signaling a strong growth push and revival. And it did not disappoint on most counts. Given the limited fiscal … Continue reading “What India’s Budget holds for healthcare-focused global investors”

Focus on inclusion of plastics in GOI’s PLI scheme to boost polymer production, expand membership; seek new trade agreements & a level-playing field for exporters The Plastics Export Promotion Council of India (PLEXCONCIL), the apex trade body for plastics exports sponsored by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, announced the appointment of Mr Arvind Goenka (M/s. RMG Polyvinyl India Ltd.) as Chairman and Mr. Hemant Minocha (M/s. Rajiv Plastics Pvt Ltd.) as Vice Chairman amongst other … Continue reading “Mr. Arvind Goenka of RMG Polyvinyl India Ltd. is new Chairman of The Plastics Export Promotion Council”

GJC successfully conducted and concluded elections of its COAs for 2021-22 term The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the national apex body of the gems and jewellery industry has appointed Mr. Ashish Pethe as Chairman and Mr. Saiyam Mehra as its Vice Chairman for a period of two years. The list of other newly elected directors of GJC has been uploaded on the company website www.gjc.org.in Mr Ashish Pethe has been closely associated with GJC. He was the Zonal Chairman West and would continue to handle this responsibility while being Chairman of GJC. Over the years, he has successfully conceptualized and executed innovative programmes for the benefit of the Industry. He has been instrumental in handling many burning issues like Hallmarking. He has spearheaded … Continue reading “Mr. Ashish Pethe to steer All India Gems & Jewellery Domestic Council as the New Chairman & Mr. Saiyam Mehra as the Vice Chairman”

– Hubble Adarsh Senior Secondary Schools from Punjab, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai Balwadis, Ministry of Women & Child Development-run Anganwadis participated in the event that aimed to spread a positive message for the forthcoming year In an effort to spread positivity and cheer for the forthcoming year, schools across the country operated and managed by Ampersand Group celebrated the ‘New Beginnings for 2021. Hubble Adarsh Senior Secondary Schools from Punjab, Balwadis of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and Ministry of Women & Child Development-run Anganwadis took part in … Continue reading “Ampersand Group ushers in New Beginnings 2021 across schools in India”

(Will create a 100-bed co-living space for the first time in an integrated IT park) Zolostays, the market leader in co-living spaces in India, is all set to expand its national footprint with its foray into the premium offering space in Mumbai through Zolo Red Carpet. Zolostays, which recently raised $56 million in fundraising this July, has entered into a deal with Mumbai-based developer Rupa Group to create a 100-bed co-living space for the first time in the integrated IT Park, Rupa Renaissance, … Continue reading “ZOLOSTAYS – CATEGORY LEADER AND THE LARGEST CO-LIVING BRAND IN INDIA BRINGS ITS PREMIUM OFFERING, ZOLO RED CARPET, TO MUMBAI”

India is home to a quarter of all undernourished people worldwide, making the country a key focus for tackling hunger on a global scale. Each year, hunger and malnutrition kill more people than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. This cooking initiative by Chef Ajay Chopra during this season of Love and Joy, aimed to bind communities together in these uncertain times of COVID 19 “I believe that chefs have the power to fight to end hunger and malnutrition. Given our … Continue reading “This season of Love and Joy, Chef Ajay Chopra cooks a special meal for the Children of Dharavi”

Collaborates with Microsoft India to provide technology, go-to-market, business empowerment, and an interactive community experience to the promising startups and entrepreneurs. The Dridh Hai Hum workshops for startups, powered by Embee Software and Microsoft India, aims to empower startups across key stages of their growth journey, right from those at the ideation stage to startups looking to reach the next level in fulfilling their vision. The company also aims to provide technology, support, visibility, and an interactive community experience to … Continue reading “Embee Software Launches a Series of Dridh Hai Hum Startups Accelerator Workshops”

The economic crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted many small businesses and low-income households. While there is emerging evidence about how COVID-19 has impacted individuals and MSMEs, the financial technology providers that serve these customer segments consequently disrupted their business models by deploying services quickly and efficiently. To mitigate the economic impacts, Fintech companies have well equipped themselves to reorient in times of crisis given their agile nature. The below-mentioned curated list of top fintech companies talk about their preparedness and agility to find solutions:  Meghna Suryakumar, Founder and CEO … Continue reading “Rapid Innovation leading to Disruption: How Fintechs have deployed technology post COVID-19”

●        The compact, feature-packed camera hosts high sound quality produced by OZO Audio by Nokia ●        Features Smartphone button for seamless transfer and remote accessibility ●        Instantly upload and share pictures on social media using the ‘LUMIX Sync App’ ●        Catch the unveiling video here Fueled by the demand to deliver uncompromised content and visuals, Panasonic India, a diversified technology company, announced the latest addition to its flagship LUMIX G series – LUMIX G100 for the Indian market today. The all new Digital Single Lens mirrorless camera packs the essence of the conventional G Series … Continue reading “Panasonic expands its mirrorless camera portfolio, launches LUMIX G100 for vloggers and video content creators; available on Amazon”

·         The range offers to give your skin a daily dose of nourishment and hydration for naturally glowing skin. Strengthening itsleadership in the herbal skincare category, Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, announced the launch of Attitude Herbals Insta Nourish Range. With this, Amway is looking at offering effective herbal products to its discerning audiences that promise the right mix of indigenous ingredients, pleasant sensorial experience, appealing formats and instagenic packaging. Commenting on the launch of the new … Continue reading “Amway India strengthens its herbal skincare category with the launch of Attitude Insta Nourish Herbals Range”

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”), Appili Therapeutics (TSX: APLI; OTCQX: APLIF), and Global Response Aid FZCO (GRA) today announced that Dr. Reddy’s Canada has filed an application on behalf of the consortium for REEQONUS™ (favipiravir) Tablets for the acute treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 adult patients under Health Canada’s Interim Order Respecting the Importation, Sale and Advertising of Drugs for Use in Relation to COVID-19.  REEQONUS™ is also known … Continue reading “Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Global Response Aid, and Appili Therapeutics announce the filing of an application for REEQONUS™ (favipiravir) Tablets for the treatment of COVID-19 under Health Canada’s Interim Order”

All you have to do is say “Ok Google, eat a 5Star” to activate the ‘do nothing mode’ and meet your latest tech-pal! Mondelez India’s iconic brand Cadbury 5Star is back again with yet another quirky campaign that brings together the perfect fusion of indulgence and technology while manifesting the brands prevailing ‘Do Nothing’ proposition. In partnership with Google and conceptualized by Ogilvy, the brand is upping its game a notch higher by introducing the ‘5Star Do Nothing Assistant’, the first-ever … Continue reading “Indulgence meets technology with Cadbury 5Star’s latest campaign ‘5Star Do Nothing Assistant’ in association with Google”

Extends support to 30 talented students across 23 IITs this year Building onto its commitment to recognize and empower the ‘young future leaders’ of the country, Panasonic India, a diversified technology company, hosted yet another successful edition of its flagship Scholarship Program – Rati Chattr, to award scholarships to 30 students from 23 IITs across India. The scholarship program, in association with Shine.com (HT), India’s second-largest job search platform, is aimed at providing financial assistance to select undergraduate students, enabling them to pursue higher education … Continue reading “Panasonic India announces winners of the sixth edition of its Ratti Chattr Scholarship Program”

Adamas recognizes Best Practices in HR Adamas 2.0 unveiled by the VC Kolkata-based private university, Adamas University, ranked by several media organizations as the best privately managed university in Eastern India, set high standards in human resources best practices through its Adamas Dialogue 2020 program held for its faculty and non-teaching members, numbering more than 600. This was the first ever intra-university employee dialogue where HR best practices were given due recognition, a gesture unprecedented by any educational institute in … Continue reading “ADAMAS UNIVERSITY SETS STANDARDS IN HR PRACTICES”

The year 2020 changed the way the world functioned but one of the most drastic transformations was felt in the education industry. Talentedge, India’s leading Ed-tech firm which was the first to bring ‘Live & Interactive’ learning through the virtual world to create greater accessibility to high quality education, has witnessed a two-fold increase in its revenue numbers in the past two years owing to a tremendous spike in enquiries, partnerships and admissions in 2020. With some of the strongest partnerships with the … Continue reading “Talentedge doubles revenue in 2 years and crosses 17.5 million learning hours”

~48 hrs offer is applicable on repair and maintenance services for Mobiles, Laptops, ACs and Water Purifier~ ~Customers can get all their old products and appliances repaired with unlimited services~ Onsitego, a leading provider of after-sales services introduces an exclusive offer for thosewho are facing issues with their mobile phones, laptops, air conditioners or water purifiers. The brand is offering‘Freerepair and maintenance services’ during ‘The Free Repair Fair’ to customers in metros including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Bangalore on 18th& 19th December 2020. Under this exclusive offer, … Continue reading “Onsitego is offering ‘Free Repairs’ to all on 18Th& 19Th December 2020”

·         With a crunchy bite of Wholegrains & Berries, the company is further strengthening its ‘better for you’ product offering ·         With this launch, the company is further expanding its iconic brand – Cadbury Bournvita, after Bournvita Biscuits and Bournvita Fills Mondelez India, the makers and bakers of some of India’s favourite snacking brands – Cadbury Dairy Milk, Bournvita, Oreo, etc., today announced its expansion into the wholesome biscuits segment with the launch of Bournvita Crunchy. With this new launch – ‘A Crunchy … Continue reading “Mondelez India Launches Bournvita Crunchy”

·         SafeStorage has hired 30 personnel in the last 15 days, aims to build a company of 300 people ·         Recently added new warehouses in Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore; further expansion on cards ·         In-house tech team has designed customised software for various needs SafeStorage®, India’s leading storage solution provider has strengthened its presence by building further on its capabilities. SafeStorage has hired 30 personnel in the last 15 days, with the aim to build a company of 300 people. They have recently added new … Continue reading “SafeStorage strengthens its capabilities; adds new recruits and warehouses”

Best Business Idea using Isuzu D-Max to get Isuzu D-Max Super Strong  Contest to take place from 15th December 2020 – 15th January, 2021  Isuzu Motors India today launched the ‘Win a D-Max’ Contest* with an aim to reward the best business idea using the Isuzu D-Max as a trusted business partner, by giving away the Isuzu D-Max Super Strong variant as the prize thereby kick-start their venture (existing or start-up). This business idea should focus on Isuzu core values like durability, reliability, efficiency and … Continue reading “Isuzu Motors India launches ‘Win a D-Max’ Contest*”

·       The Company will soon be setting up retail stores in Chennai as well ·       They have supplied 50,000 units to Singapore in the recent past ABT LTD, the producer of Mirakle Immunity booster supplement drink has recently made Mirakle available at offline retail stores across Coimbatore. The company soon plans to set up offline channels in Chennai as well. Currently Mirakle is available on www.mirakle.life.com  and Healthkart.com. Expressing his thoughts, Dr. Manickam Mahalingam – Chairman & Managing Director, ABT LTD, said, “Owing to the … Continue reading “Mirakle now available at offline retail stores in Coimbatore”