Innovative joint research project will focus on underlying factors determining safety and trust in autonomous cars Capgemini announced today a brand new collaboration with the University of Oxford focused on the safety and human factors of interactions with AI autonomous systems. Capgemini works in collaboration with the university ecosystem around cutting-edge technologies, creating thought leadership, assets, and the services of tomorrow. These joint efforts are designed to answer the crucial question: “How can technology help solve the key challenges of a … Continue reading “Capgemini launches new state-of-the art research project with the University of Oxford”
Tech Start-Up Bizzo Garners USD 2 Million in Funding from ICICI Bank-Led Group of Investors
Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022Categories Funding News Leave a comment on Tech Start-Up Bizzo Garners USD 2 Million in Funding from ICICI Bank-Led Group of InvestorsThe funds will help to further solidify Bizzo’s vision of digitally empowering India’s SMB ecosystem Bizzo, a Covid-born tech start-up launchedto empower digitisation of small and independent service businesses, has received the financial backing of USD 2 million from a strong investor community led by ICICI Bank and Orios Venture Partners. With this fresh funding infusion, Bizzo will accelerate its plan to help service-preneurs to digitally build, scale and organise their businesses. Bizzo’s funding announcement is in tandem with several … Continue reading “Tech Start-Up Bizzo Garners USD 2 Million in Funding from ICICI Bank-Led Group of Investors”
SUMMER CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED BY ŠKODA AUTO INDIA
Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022Categories Event Leave a comment on SUMMER CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED BY ŠKODA AUTO INDIAOffer from 5th May to 5th June, 2022 Limited period offer allows customers to cash-in on heavy service discounts A token of appreciation from ŠKODA to customers for recent growth and success in sales Slew of discounts on parts, accessories, road-side assistance package and other after-sales offers Fresh from multiple new launches and record-breaking sales, ŠKODA AUTO India is continuing its ‘Customer First’ approach with an incredible bonanza on an array of after-sales products and services for all its customers. … Continue reading “SUMMER CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED BY ŠKODA AUTO INDIA”
STARTUP ACCELERATOR, MARWARI CATALYSTS AIMS TO RAISE $10M AT A VALUATION OF $90M AFTER CLOSING ITS LAST ROUND AT $20M
Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022Categories Funding News Leave a comment on STARTUP ACCELERATOR, MARWARI CATALYSTS AIMS TO RAISE $10M AT A VALUATION OF $90M AFTER CLOSING ITS LAST ROUND AT $20MMCats is a family of 40+ portfolio startups. Represents 100+ co-founders club. MCats is a family of 35% portfolio startups led by women co-founders. The accelerator holds a strong network across Tier II & Tier III cities. The fresh fund will be utilised to scale up the startups, strengthen the ecosystem and foray into new markets. MCats is purely category-specific Accelerator and not an Incubator or Angel Network. India’s startup ecosystem enabler, Marwari Catalysts, aims to raise $10M at a … Continue reading “STARTUP ACCELERATOR, MARWARI CATALYSTS AIMS TO RAISE $10M AT A VALUATION OF $90M AFTER CLOSING ITS LAST ROUND AT $20M”
Bhago Mobility Solutions acquires stake in Pastiche Energy Solutions marking forward its footprints in Advanced Energy Storage and Green Mobility
Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022Categories Electric Vehicles Leave a comment on Bhago Mobility Solutions acquires stake in Pastiche Energy Solutions marking forward its footprints in Advanced Energy Storage and Green MobilityBhago Mobility Solutions Private Limited (Bhago), the Green Energy Vertical for Modern Automotive Limited (MAL); a Next-Gen Technology Startup on a mission to transform the society towards Carbon Neutrality and Green Economy, announces their latest equity acquisition in Pastiche Energy Solutions (P) Ltd (Pastiche), one of the oldest players in the Energy Storage Sector in India, since 2015. The partnership will aggregate the strengths of both the companies towards the manufacturing of Solid State Batteries, Lithium batteries and Allied Products … Continue reading “Bhago Mobility Solutions acquires stake in Pastiche Energy Solutions marking forward its footprints in Advanced Energy Storage and Green Mobility”
Triton EV Acquired AMW Motors Manufacturing Facility of 3.7 Million Square Feet in Bhuj, Gujarat
Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022Categories Electric Vehicles Leave a comment on Triton EV Acquired AMW Motors Manufacturing Facility of 3.7 Million Square Feet in Bhuj, Gujarat“This acquisition is giving us a great edge of producing a best in class and India’s first EV Truck which will be a complete a ‘Make in India’ Product. The Triton EV Manufacturing hub in Bhuj Gujarat will also be Asia’s biggest and most comprehensive EV manufacturing facility with complete end-to-end manufacturing of an EV truck will be possible,” says, Mr. Himanshu B Patel, Founder and Managing Director, Triton EV. Triton EV is moving ahead on top gear to enter … Continue reading “Triton EV Acquired AMW Motors Manufacturing Facility of 3.7 Million Square Feet in Bhuj, Gujarat”
Prakriti E-mobility secures lead investment from Europe’s IEG as part of its USD 5 million Pre-Series A round
Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022Categories Funding News Leave a comment on Prakriti E-mobility secures lead investment from Europe’s IEG as part of its USD 5 million Pre-Series A round· Plans to expand its EV charging stations across India · Plans to expand its EV fleet · Plans to introduce technological advancements in its mobile application ‘Evera’ Prakriti E-mobility, a leader in electric mobility in India, has secured a lead investment from Europe’s growth-focused IEG Investment Banking Group as part of its USD 5 million Pre-Series A funding round. With this investment, the company plans on implementing technological advancements, expansion of EV fleet and empaneling EV charging stations into its mobile application … Continue reading “Prakriti E-mobility secures lead investment from Europe’s IEG as part of its USD 5 million Pre-Series A round”
Addverb Technologies is opening World’s largest robot manufacturing factory in India
Posted on April 12, 2022April 12, 2022Categories General Leave a comment on Addverb Technologies is opening World’s largest robot manufacturing factory in India· This new plant comes on the heels of the recent USD 132 million funding led by Reliance in Series B round, as well as the global expansion of the company in USA, Singapore, Europe, and Australia markets. · The factory will be ten times bigger than Bot-Valley, Addverb’s existing manufacturing facility located in Noida. · Addverb plans to deliver innovative automation solutions made in India, for the world, turning India into the capital of global robotics industry. Addverb Technologies, a leading robotics … Continue reading “Addverb Technologies is opening World’s largest robot manufacturing factory in India”
Healthy and sustainable grocery startup Wildermart raises USD 320K seed funding round from Angel Investors
Posted on April 12, 2022April 12, 2022Categories Funding News Leave a comment on Healthy and sustainable grocery startup Wildermart raises USD 320K seed funding round from Angel InvestorsTo accelerate customer acquisition & retention, build brand salience and hire right talent Wildermart, a Bengaluru-based healthy and sustainable grocery store start-up has raised USD 320K seed funding round from Angel Investors to accelerate customer acquisition & retention, build brand salience and hire right talent. Wildermart has successfully attracted an interesting mix of investors who are prominent names across industries. The group of angel investors includes Sairee Chahal – Founder, Sheroes, Anand Rangaswamy, EX-CEO, Latam and UK Godrej Consumer Products … Continue reading “Healthy and sustainable grocery startup Wildermart raises USD 320K seed funding round from Angel Investors”
Horizon Microtech Signed MoU with Triton EV To Establish Manufacturing Presence in the upcoming Triton EV Manufacturing Hub in Gujarat
Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022Categories Electric Vehicles Leave a comment on Horizon Microtech Signed MoU with Triton EV To Establish Manufacturing Presence in the upcoming Triton EV Manufacturing Hub in GujaratAfter a landmark milestone of Triton EV’s MoU with the State Government of Gujarat for setting up Asia’s biggest EV Manufacturing hub with an investment of Rs 10800 Cr. Ahmedabad based electronics component manufacturer – Horizon Microtech Pvt. Ltd. has signed an MoU with Triton EV to set up their factory in the upcoming EV manufacturing hub in Gujarat State. The main objective of the Horizon Microtech factory will be to manage wire harness solutions offered for the EVs which … Continue reading “Horizon Microtech Signed MoU with Triton EV To Establish Manufacturing Presence in the upcoming Triton EV Manufacturing Hub in Gujarat”
Omega Seiki Mobility to deploy 10,000 InstaChargable Rage+ Rapid EVs in collaboration with Log9 for India’s Tier II and III markets
Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022Categories Electric Vehicles Leave a comment on Omega Seiki Mobility to deploy 10,000 InstaChargable Rage+ Rapid EVs in collaboration with Log9 for India’s Tier II and III marketsBoth the companies will facilitate investment of 150 crores in Fast Charging infrastructure across the nation by FY24 Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) and Bengaluru-headquartered advanced battery technology startup Log9 Materials, today announced a strategic partnership to deploy 10,000 3-Wheeler Rage+ Rapid EV’sin Tier II and III markets of India by FY24.Supporting these 3W EV Cargo Loaders both companies will facilitate deployment of InstaCharging stations that can charge a 3W completely within 35 minutes, as compared to up to 3.5 hours taken by conventional 3Ws. … Continue reading “Omega Seiki Mobility to deploy 10,000 InstaChargable Rage+ Rapid EVs in collaboration with Log9 for India’s Tier II and III markets”
Bounce Infinity starts production of the highly anticipated E1; Deliveries to begin April 18, 2022
Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022Categories Electric Vehicles Leave a comment on Bounce Infinity starts production of the highly anticipated E1; Deliveries to begin April 18, 2022· Bounce Infinity fulfils its commitment to scheduled deliveries of the exciting E1 electric scooter · Bounce Infinity E1 is produced at a state-of-the-art facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan with an annual capacity of over 200,000 units · Only scooter in India to offer dual charging options – Scooter with Battery-as-a-Service and Scooter with battery and charger Bounce Infinity announces the commencement of production of the E1 electric scooter from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. With the roll-out of the E1s from the plant, Bounce Infinity … Continue reading “Bounce Infinity starts production of the highly anticipated E1; Deliveries to begin April 18, 2022”
Sowmya Reddy, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly to inaugurate India’s first Zero Fest in Bengaluru presented by Lets Vez and Vegan Fest
Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022Categories Event Leave a comment on Sowmya Reddy, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly to inaugurate India’s first Zero Fest in Bengaluru presented by Lets Vez and Vegan FestPopular actresses Preetika Rao and Ashvithi Shetty to attend the two-day lifestyle festival celebrating sustainability and veganism to be held on the 9th and 10th of April 2022 Key Highlights: • Organised in association with Blue Tribe; Khadi Deepak Welfare Foundation; Urban Platter; Only Earth, Geist Beer, Tags Chips, Guilio Garden and Crave by Leena • Plant Based Food Industry Association has lent wholehearted support to the festival • The NGO partners for the event are: People for Animal, FIAPO, Vegan Outreach, Plant Based Treaty (Animal … Continue reading “Sowmya Reddy, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly to inaugurate India’s first Zero Fest in Bengaluru presented by Lets Vez and Vegan Fest”
Suumaya Industries launches nine Suuvidham at Kaushambi and Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh
Posted on April 5, 2022April 5, 2022Categories News Leave a comment on Suumaya Industries launches nine Suuvidham at Kaushambi and Chitrakoot in Uttar PradeshCreates first mover advantage in organised rural retail with its unique hybrid model Suumaya Industries Ltd. (NSE Code: SUULD), an emerging diversified conglomerate group, through its 100% fully-owned subsidiary Suumaya Retail Ltd. has forayed into a unique hybrid model of retail business for rural India. In the pilot phase, the company has opened nine modern kirana stores in the name Suuvidham at Kaushambi and Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh. Suuvidham retail chain is based on Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) and Company Owned … Continue reading “Suumaya Industries launches nine Suuvidham at Kaushambi and Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh”
Nazara invests USD 2.5 Million in US Based Game Fund BITKRAFT Ventures
Posted on April 5, 2022April 5, 2022Categories Funding News Leave a comment on Nazara invests USD 2.5 Million in US Based Game Fund BITKRAFT VenturesNazara Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Limited (BSE: 543280) (NSE: NAZARA) an India based, diversified gaming and sports media company announced their investment in US Based Game Fund BITKRAFT Ventures. Nazara will invest USD 2.5 Million in BITKRAFT Ventures out of which USD 0.875 Million will be invested upfront, while the balance investment amount of USD 1.625 Million will be deployed over a period of three years.BITKRAFT Ventures (https://www.bitkraft.vc/) is a leading investment platform for gaming … Continue reading “Nazara invests USD 2.5 Million in US Based Game Fund BITKRAFT Ventures”
Piaggio delivers the first lot of Apé Electrik to customers of the Switch Delhi initiative
Posted on April 1, 2022April 1, 2022Categories Electric Vehicles Leave a comment on Piaggio delivers the first lot of Apé Electrik to customers of the Switch Delhi initiativePiaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group, European leader of the 2Wheeler sector and India’s leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles along with Government of Delhi handed over first batch of 11 Piaggio Ape’ electric E-auto based on the exclusive permits issued by Government of Delhi to make Delhi the EV capital of India.The event took place at IP Depot of Delhi Transport Corporation in presence of Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, … Continue reading “Piaggio delivers the first lot of Apé Electrik to customers of the Switch Delhi initiative”
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and Kinetic Green announce strategic partnership to revolutionize EV sector with Battery Swapping Technology
Posted on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022Categories Electric Vehicles Leave a comment on Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and Kinetic Green announce strategic partnership to revolutionize EV sector with Battery Swapping TechnologyFirst Battery Swapping station called “Energy Café” unveiled in New Delhi Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), India’s largest CNG distribution company, and Kinetic Green, a Pune based leading electric vehicle manufacturer, launched their first “Energy Café”- a battery swapping station designed under a strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionizing electric vehicle industry in India. Under the alliance, IGL and Kinetic will roll out a deep network of Battery swapping stations, starting with the Delhi region, where a range of electric three wheelers and … Continue reading “Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and Kinetic Green announce strategic partnership to revolutionize EV sector with Battery Swapping Technology”
Curelink raises USD 3.5 million in Seed Funding led by Elevation Capital and Venture
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Posted on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022Categories Funding News Leave a comment on Curelink raises USD 3.5 million in Seed Funding led by Elevation Capital and Venture<br>Highway
Curelink, a health-tech platform that seamlessly connects doctors to patients via Whatsapp, announced today that it has raised USD 3.5 Mn in Seed funding led by Elevation Capital and Venture Highway. The round also saw participation from Digital Sparrow Capital and prominent angels such as Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm), Ankush Sachdeva and Farid Ahsan (Sharechat), Gaurav Agarwal, Prashant Tandon (Tata 1mg), Rajat K. Dhawan (McKinsey), Rohit M.A. (Cloudnine), Ritesh Malik (Innov8) and Harsh Mahajan (Mahajan Imaging) among others. Founded by … Continue reading “Curelink raises USD 3.5 million in Seed Funding led by Elevation Capital and Venture
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Prince Pipes Salutes Plumbers Through Shram Ka Sammaan Campaign On World Plumbing Day
Posted on March 12, 2022March 12, 2022Categories Event Leave a comment on Prince Pipes Salutes Plumbers Through Shram Ka Sammaan Campaign On World Plumbing DayPrince Pipes and Fittings Ltd. and Red FM celebrated the spirit of plumbers across India on World Plumbing Day. Prince Pipes has been taking the industry lead in commemorating the World Plumbing Day since 2018, and this year Prince Pipes and 93.5 Red FM took the initiative to commemorate the day through a unique radio campaign – Shram Ka Samman to honour the resilient spirit of plumbers and the value they bring to households. Nihar Chheda, VP Strategy, Prince Pipes and Fittings … Continue reading “Prince Pipes Salutes Plumbers Through Shram Ka Sammaan Campaign On World Plumbing Day”
Women’s Day quote from Dr Evita Fernandez, FRCOG, Chairperson, Fernandez Foundation
Posted on March 8, 2022March 8, 2022Categories General Leave a comment on Women’s Day quote from Dr Evita Fernandez, FRCOG, Chairperson, Fernandez FoundationEmpowering women with birth choices and ensuring they have a positive birthing experience, in my opinion, should be our main priority. Pregnancy and birthing are natural but significant life-changing events in a woman’s life and should not be treated as medical events. C-sections are increasingly becoming the norm, even in the case of healthy pregnant women with no medical complications. The current healthcare system needs to change its perspective and childbirth practices radically. The question is, what do women want? … Continue reading “Women’s Day quote from Dr Evita Fernandez, FRCOG, Chairperson, Fernandez Foundation”