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FypMoney raises $ 2 Million seed funding from Angel Investors

Startuppr April 27, 2021April 27, 2021Funding News Leave a comment

FypMoney App, a new fintech platform, has recently raised the $ 2 Million in seed funding from Angel Investors. The angels investors – Liberatha Kallat, Mukesh Yadav and Dinesh Nagpal are all upbeat about the Fyp project that is lead by Kapil Banwari, the former finance manager at the ITC Ltd. Pockket Payment Technologies Pvt. Ltd. that aims at promoting the usage of Digital Money transactions for Teenagers, is set to launch its exclusive Fyp Money App for teenagers in … Continue reading “FypMoney raises $ 2 Million seed funding from Angel Investors”

Brand Sentry bags PR And Digital Mandate for an e-commerce beauty brand Root Natural

Startuppr April 27, 2021April 27, 2021Startups Leave a comment

The agency will consult the brand in strategizing their communication approach throughout media and digital channels An Ecommerce beauty brand Root Natural India partners with Brand Sentry for their brand building activities. The agency will undertake digital media planning and strategic requirements for the brand, including social media management, web solutions, influencer outreach, and online reputation management. In addition, the agency will be responsible for strengthening the brand’s presence among its digital audience through the deliverance of effective campaigns for … Continue reading “Brand Sentry bags PR And Digital Mandate for an e-commerce beauty brand Root Natural”

Jindal Stainless begins dispatch of Liquid Medical Oxygen from Jajpur facility

Startuppr April 27, 2021April 27, 2021Vaccine Leave a comment

Continuing its efforts to help the nation combat COVID-19, Jindal Stainless has begun the supply of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) from its Jajpur facility in Odisha. Over 40 MT of LMO is being dispatched on a daily basis to meet the increasing demand LMO in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and other states as required. To date, ~128 MT of LMO has already been dispatched for various medical facilities. Commenting on this development, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, Mr Abhyuday Jindal said, “We are now … Continue reading “Jindal Stainless begins dispatch of Liquid Medical Oxygen from Jajpur facility”

Paxful celebrates 1st anniversary in India and reaches $5 billion global volume

Startuppr April 27, 2021April 27, 2021PR Leave a comment

· The global peer-to-peer fintech platform saw a 15% growth in average monthly trades and almost 50% increase in average monthly volumes in India · Hits a milestone of USD $5 Billion volume,globally · Passes 6 million users internationally · Expects 20% growth this year across all regions Paxful, the leading global peer-to-peer fintech platform, announced today that over $5 billion has been traded to date on its … Continue reading “Paxful celebrates 1st anniversary in India and reaches $5 billion global volume”

ektho, India’s growing D2C brand witnessed more than 30% growth in business

Startuppr April 27, 2021April 27, 2021PR Leave a comment

ektho, one of India’s fastest-growing trendy D2C brands in India sells t-shirts exclusively for women. The Delhi-based startup has a range of t-shirts available and keeps up its brand’s promise of making high-quality ‘Desi’ t-shirts available at affordable prices. The brainchild of Ms. Tanvi Sinha, a NIFT alumnus, Ektho was launched in October 2020. During the pandemic, ektho with an eye on safety, convenience, and affordability, provided all the services through www.ektho.com on its D2C channel and has witnessed 30% growth in the last 3 months. … Continue reading “ektho, India’s growing D2C brand witnessed more than 30% growth in business”

AirAsia India offers free cancellation and rescheduling on all flights to and from Karnataka, extends offer for Delhi flights

Startuppr April 27, 2021April 27, 2021General Leave a comment

AirAsia India announced free cancellation and rescheduling for all flights to and from Karnataka, and an extension on the earlier waivers for flights to and from Delhi as well. AirAsia introduced this additional flexibility for guests in light of the lockdown and curfew on the movement of individuals announced by the State Government to curb the spread of the pandemic. While the lockdown in Delhi continues till 05.00 hrs on 3rd May 2021; the 14-day lockdown in Bengaluru commences from … Continue reading “AirAsia India offers free cancellation and rescheduling on all flights to and from Karnataka, extends offer for Delhi flights”

Jindal Stainless operated OP Jindal Modern School in Hisar to be converted into a temporary emergency COVID hospital

Startuppr April 26, 2021April 26, 2021PR Leave a comment

500- bed hospital will have all ultra-modern facilities under one roof OP Jindal Modern School operated by Jindal Stainless in Hisar will be converted into an emergency COVID hospital. The proposed 500-bed hospital will be equipped with 50 ICU beds. This decision was taken today by Chief Minister, Haryana, Mr. Manohar Lal Khattar, in consultation with the Jindal Stainless management during his visit today to the Jindal Stainless manufacturing facility to review the Oxygen supply situation. The Chief Minister instructed the … Continue reading “Jindal Stainless operated OP Jindal Modern School in Hisar to be converted into a temporary emergency COVID hospital”

Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur Collaborates With I2Cure For Future-ready Research On Molecular Iodine Based Products

Startuppr April 26, 2021April 26, 2021General Leave a comment

The Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) has collaborated with I2Cure (P) Ltd, a ‘Make in India for the world’ Biotech company for all future research on Molecular iodine-based products that would be undertaken by the Biological Sciences & Bioengineering wing of IIT-K (https://www.iitk.ac.in/bsbe/). I2Cure is the first Biotechnology Company in the world to produce Molecular Iodine-based i2cure BioShield’, which is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial with proven efficacy of 99.999% against the SARS2 Covid virus. Under the terms of the agreement, I2Cure future products … Continue reading “Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur Collaborates With I2Cure For Future-ready Research On Molecular Iodine Based Products”

Cheryl B. Engelhardt’s ‘Ithaca’Is A Refreshing Breath of Hopeful Energy

Startuppr April 23, 2021April 23, 2021Music Leave a comment

Award-winning composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt releases her self-produced, new-age single, ‘Ithaca.’ A non-lyrical composition, Engelhardt uses light and confident piano patterns, synth, and deeply relaxing vocal chanting to place the listener in a relaxed state. Intentionally released around Earth Day, Engelhardt desires to cast a hopeful net of relaxation to help heal humanity, the collective consciousness and Mother Earth. LISTEN TO ITHACA Cheryl B. Engelhardt is a prolific songwriter, composer, producer, and singer, consistently gaining respect and delving deeper into … Continue reading “Cheryl B. Engelhardt’s ‘Ithaca’Is A Refreshing Breath of Hopeful Energy”

Premji backed Gold Plus Glass Industry, India’s fastest growing float glass manufacturer plans biggest capacity expansion of 700,000 metric tonnes Targets South and high potential Solar glass market in India

Startuppr April 23, 2021April 23, 2021General Leave a comment

Key highlights: • Plans to put two float glass lines and one solar glass line with combined installed capacity of approx. 700,000 metric tonnes • The total project outlay is said to be in tune of INR 2,200 – 2,300 Crores • In discussion with Government authorities of atleast two Southern states for land allotment and capital/ revenue subsidies • Targeting revenue of over INR 3,000 crores with this capacity expansion • Capital raise of INR 600 crore planned in 2021 • appoints KPMG Investment Bankers … Continue reading “Premji backed Gold Plus Glass Industry, India’s fastest growing float glass manufacturer plans biggest capacity expansion of 700,000 metric tonnes Targets South and high potential Solar glass market in India”

Tech Trends that will Rule the Gaming Industry in 2021

Startuppr April 23, 2021April 23, 2021Mobile Gaming Leave a comment

Gaming has been a predominant trend in the West, but with the rise of its popularity amongst the youth, the gaming fever caught on in India as well. Further, gaming has emerged as a business sector that is proving to be immensely lucrative. The e-gaming industry is fast-paced and extremely diverse. Avid gamers constantly crave high-quality gaming experience as they aren’t satisfied with the existing technologies. To retain good players and encourage others to take it up, software developers and … Continue reading “Tech Trends that will Rule the Gaming Industry in 2021”

Stride Ventures’ disbursals cross INR 200 crores in 2021

Startuppr April 22, 2021April 22, 2021Funding News Leave a comment

● Moving Towards Fund II after Over Subscription of Fund 1 earlier this year ● Invests upto INR 110 crores in Spinny, Bizongo and Infra.Market Stride Ventures, one of India’s leading venture debt funds, has disbursed over INR 200 crores across 10 deals that were sanctioned in 2021. The firm has also partnered with leading banks to provide an augmented financing facility of up to INR 100 crores to its portfolio companies as it continues to build innovative alternate financing solutions within venture debt. Traditional … Continue reading “Stride Ventures’ disbursals cross INR 200 crores in 2021”

Oxygen supply from Jindal Stainless Limited

Shailja Singla April 22, 2021April 22, 2021Vaccine Leave a comment

Jindal Stainless produces Liquid Oxygen at its stainless steel manufacturing facility in Hisar for industrial purposes. Recently, in wake of high oxygen demand from hospitals due to the second wave of pandemic, Jindal Stainless has been consistently supplying ~ 8 tonne/day Liquid Oxygen to all the nearby medical facilities in Haryana. Jindal Stainless has been supplying oxygen to Jindal Institute of Medical Sciences in Hisar, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College in Agroha, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences in Mullana, and balance … Continue reading “Oxygen supply from Jindal Stainless Limited”

Ensure wellbeing of your eyes with Nova Eyewear’s Safety Range

Shailja Singla April 22, 2021April 22, 2021General, PR Leave a comment

The ideal fusion of protection and aesthetics for your eyes Nova Eyewear, the global eyewear brand from the house of Vision Rx Lab with a vision of protection and safety offers a wide range of protective eyewear. These are manufactured with cutting-edge materials and the highest-quality lens to help shield the eyes from infections and harmful elements. In current scenario, it is extremely important that we look for the overall safety factor including our eyes. The eye is the most delicate … Continue reading “Ensure wellbeing of your eyes with Nova Eyewear’s Safety Range”

LazyPay Powers Dunzo’s Pay Later Payment Flow

Startuppr April 22, 2021April 22, 2021Tech Leave a comment

Drives 28% increase in transactions through LazyPay LazyPay, India’s preferred Buy Now Pay Later solution by PayU Finance today strengthened its partnership with Dunzo, India’s leading hyper-local delivery service with the launch of Dunzo Pay Later. The revolutionary deferred payment solution Dunzo Pay Later powered by LazyPay will offer the convenience of Buy Now Pay Later with a 0% interest rate (for a 15-day window) to over 2 million monthly active Users on Dunzo. As a strategic response to an upsurge in digital transaction … Continue reading “LazyPay Powers Dunzo’s Pay Later Payment Flow”

Columbia Pacific Communities: Health and Precautionary advisory from Dr. Kanchan Sanyal on COVID-19 vaccination roll-out phase III

Startuppr April 22, 2021April 22, 2021Vaccine Leave a comment

Do’s and Don’ts to follow Now that the younger population is eligible for vaccine, there is a sense of overwhelming relief that their lives will be finally moving forward and hopefully out of the ‘caged’ zone. If you’re feeling a little nervous about the whole ordeal, that’s normal and you don’t have to worry, especially if you keep these simple COVID-19 vaccine do’s and don’ts in mind. · Schedule your appointment and stick to it Your state may have certain requirements for registering … Continue reading “Columbia Pacific Communities: Health and Precautionary advisory from Dr. Kanchan Sanyal on COVID-19 vaccination roll-out phase III”

Podar Learn School signs up 13 franchises in 2020-2021 across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh during COVID-19 pandemic

Shailja Singla April 22, 2021April 22, 2021PR Leave a comment

Focuses on delivering quality education especially in rural towns Key Highlights: · Franchise-based initiative by Podar Group of Schools launched in 2016 · Aim to enhance quality of education and operations in CBSE/ICSE schools across the country · 360-degree support in setting up, operations and marketing by Podar Education Network · Total of 32 PLS in India across four states – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh Podar Learn School (PLS), the best education franchise in India, providing complete all-round assistance in setting up … Continue reading “Podar Learn School signs up 13 franchises in 2020-2021 across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh during COVID-19 pandemic”

Root Natural- an ecommerce beauty platform for 100% natural and clean products launches in India

Startuppr April 21, 2021April 21, 2021PR Leave a comment

~Root Natural is a curator of homegrown, natural and organic beauty products for conscious customers looking for sustainable solutions Pooja Parkar, NUI Galway graduate, introduces Root Natural- an ecommerce beauty platform that offers handpicked and chemical free skincare products formulated in India exclusively for Indian skin type. In an effort to provide everyone with a healthy skin Pooja decided to bring back the legacy of natural skincare rooted in our country from ancient Indian culture. The idea of Root Natural … Continue reading “Root Natural- an ecommerce beauty platform for 100% natural and clean products launches in India”

5 Companies that are changing the landscape of EV Charging Infrastructure in India

Startuppr April 21, 2021Electric Vehicles Leave a comment

The electric vehicle is the fastest-growing segment of the automotive industry. Advanced technology, and buyer inclination towards decreasing carbon footprints and government policy incentives have been some of the fundamental operators contributing to the extension of the electric vehicle market across the past few years. Electric vehicle automakers are frequently funding in charging station infrastructure expansion to support their long-range battery electric vehicles. Below is the list of the best five companies changing the landscape of EV infrastructure in India. … Continue reading “5 Companies that are changing the landscape of EV Charging Infrastructure in India”

DEVX VENTURE FUND INVESTS IN INTENTS MOBI

Startuppr April 20, 2021April 20, 2021Funding News Leave a comment

Ø Raises 600K USD in seed round Ø Funds will be used for products development Ø Also to increase insights & geocodes by 5X Ø Recent changes in national GIS policy by Government came as a huge boost DevX Venture Fund, the investment arm of Dev Accelerator & co-working announced that it has invested in Gurgaon based geospatial intelligence startup, Intents Mobi. The startup has raised 600K USD in its seed round. The round, led by Auxano Entrepreneur Trust, also saw participation from other VC firms such … Continue reading “DEVX VENTURE FUND INVESTS IN INTENTS MOBI”