Sunday, April 30, 2023

Yulu aims to power half-million green rides & 3 Mn green deliveries monthly by end of 2023 in Mumbai & Navi Mumbai



With a fleet of 3500+ new vehicles, Yulu has already seen a 5X growth in monthly users in 2023, and expects to grow by 4X on this base by end of the year

Key Milestones achieved in Navi Mumbai & Mumbai

Over  22 Mn kms green kms enabled & 2.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions saved by Yulu EVs till date

Over 150k green kms travelled daily on Yulu EVs 

3,000+ daily trips for last mile personal commute undertaken on Yulu Miracle 

30,000+ green deliveries done everyday on Yulu DeX 


Mumbai, April 26, 2023: Yulu, India’s largest shared 2 wheelers electric mobility player, is doubling-down on its green and shared electric mobility services in Mumbai & Navi Mumbai. With 3500+ vehicles on the road it has already increased its fleet size by 3 times in 2023 and aims to exit the year with 10,000+ vehicles on the road. 


Yulu has seen an encouraging response from users in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai with over 150,000+ kms of rides being taken everyday on Yulu. The entire fleet of vehicles in Mumbai & Navi Mumbai comprises Yulu's New Generation EVs that are purpose-built for people and goods mobility. Yulu DeX, its shared mobility vehicle meant for deliveries, is powering over 30K green deliveries everyday. Yulu Miracle, its shared mobility vehicle for last mile commute sees over 2000 users using it everyday for their needs. Since inception Yulu’s shared EVs have helped save over 2.2 million tonnes of CO2 and helped reduce the pollution levels.


R.K. Misra, Co-Founder, Yulu, said, “Yulu’s vision is to make urban mobility green, affordable and accessible for all. We are very glad to expand our services in Mumbai, a city that is an epitome of speed, efficiency and opportunity. Yulu’s shared mobility services provide a convenient, smart & affordable mobility option not just for daily commuters but also enable citizens with limited resources, like delivery executives, to dream big and strive for a better future. New services like ours can work only when policymakers, governments, city authorities & businesses come together for a common vision. We are enthused by the love given to us by Mumbaikars and involvement of the authorities so far and are confident that with their support especially in creating more Yulu zones and energy infrastructure, we can make shared electric mobility the next big mobility frontier for Navi Mumbai & Mumbai”

The company has operations in Greater Mumbai (Andheri, BKC, Bandra West) and in Navi Mumbai (Vashi, Koparkhairne, Nerul and CBD), providing services in over 200 sq. km. As part of its growth strategy, the company expects to go deeper into existing serviceable areas, as well as expand its services in Central and South Mumbai, and plans to set up Yulu Zones at 200 more prominent locations in the next quarter with the help of local authorities. 

The growth in mobility services is complemented by an in-tandem growth of supporting energy infrastructure by Yuma Energy - one of India’s largest AI-powered battery swapping networks - that ensures near-zero down-time of Yulu’s vehicles. With close to 20 Yuma stations already operational, the company plans to triple the touch points in the next 2 quarters.

Yulu works with a “3C” (Citizen-Corporate-City) partnership approach, to build its presence at high commuter foot-fall areas like Metro stations, Corporate Industrial parks, and resident welfare associations (RWAs). Yulu has also forged strong relationships with Government bodies like MCGM, MMRDA, NMMC, CIDCO, Central and Western Railway, Mumbai Electricity Boards, educational institutions like IIT Bombay, and companies like Adani Electricity.  

As a responsible corporate citizen, Yulu has undertaken several initiatives to make a meaningful contribution to society. In association with Mumbai Traffic Police Headquarters, Worli, Yulu introduced Mumbai’s first “Safe Rider” Program – a First-ever road safety and traffic awareness program created for delivery partners for their safety and that of others. Yulu also partnered with Majhi Vasundhara (Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Maharashtra) to promote climate change awareness with an EV rally and encourage a switch towards sustainable mobility solutions for reducing the carbon footprint of the cities as part of World Earth Day, 2023. 

About Yulu

Yulu is India’s largest shared EV mobility tech company, founded in 2017 by seasoned & serial entrepreneurs with the mission to make urban commuting clean, inclusive & sustainable. Backed by marquee as well as strategic investors, Yulu provides urban Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR, and is supported by one of India’s largest AI-powered Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform Yuma Energy, to provide practically unlimited range to its users. This network has completed 3.5 million+ battery swaps till date and has enabled the accelerated adoption of electric mobility in India. As a pioneer in the EV space, Yulu has influenced several policies aimed towards electric vehicles, and has generated livelihood opportunities for millions of people. Yulu rides have helped save over 15,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions till date. For further information, please visit www.yulu.bike or follow us on Twitter @YuluBike.

Media Contact:

Ankit Taparia

Head – Marketing, CX & PR, Yulu

pr@yulu.bike


Saturday, April 29, 2023

TTK Prestige Brings Consumers A Chance To Upgrade Their Kitchen This Summer With The Annual ‘Anything For Anything’ Exchange Offer



National, April 2023: Prestige, the most trusted and leading kitchen appliance brand, is back with its much awaited “Anything For Anything” Exchange Offer. Customers can bring their old kitchen appliances and exchange them to avail this attractive exchange offer ranging from 24 percent to 66 percent discount on MRP for various Prestige products. Unlike any other campaign, the Anything for Anything Exchange campaign allows consumers to exchange an old kitchen appliance from any brand and any condition, with the latest innovative products from Prestige. The offer starts from April 15th and continues till June 30th, 2023.


Prestige's dedication to innovation is well-known. Each product is designed with advanced and modern technology offering home-cooks a clean, stress-free, and convenient cooking experience. With the ‘Anything for Anything’ Exchange offer, consumers will get a wonderful opportunity to upgrade their kitchen with Prestige’s latest innovations. 


A significant discount is being offered by Prestige across all their product categories. This includes Flip-On Svachh range of pressure cookers which has spillage control lid and the innovative lid-lock technology. Also, on offer is the revolutionary Svachh range of Gas Stoves with its unique easy-to-clean design and liftable burner features.


Durability is yet another important consideration for consumers when it comes to selecting cookware. Sturdy cookware that withstands rough usage and stands the test of time are highly desirable. Keeping this in mind, Prestige is offering an exceptional deal on its durable and tough Cookware Range. This includes kadai, tawas, and frying pans which can be used for baking, frying, sautéing and more.


The brand’s desirable range of Induction Cooktops and Mixer Grinders are also part of the Anything for Anything offer. The unique and smart features of the products in both these categories make them the brand of choice for every consumer. Prestige’s innovative Chimneys, which can help you get a smoke-free kitchen with a wave of your hand is available at a steal too.  


Mr. Dinesh Garg, Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing, TTK Prestige Ltd. “We, at Prestige, ensure we have unique products and innovations for every kind of customer need; be it durable or mess-free kitchen cookware, appliances, or new technology-driven products.  Our customers have been loyal to the brand and through this offer, we want to give them the best products at attractive deals to celebrate the relationship we have built with them."


Anything for Anything campaign was also awarded ‘Best Traditional Marketing Campaign - B2C’ at the National Marketing Excellence (NaME) Awards presented by Indian Business Council (IBC). The award is testimony to the novelty and success of this unique campaign by TTK Prestige.



Tata Power Community Development Trust hosts first-ever Maharashtra Neurodiversity Summit; brings together over 50 institutions working on Autism Awareness



A Platform and a collective approach to optimize existing efforts on neurodiversity

Launches Volunteering Module for Autism Support Champions marking 1 year of Pay Autention

Facilitate support ecosystems for early diagnosis, acceptance & care by leveraging the combined power of technology, people, and government schemes 


Mumbai, April 29, 2023: Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT) hosted the first ever ‘Maharashtra Neurodiversity Meet’ in Mumbai under its flagship Pay Autention Autism Support initiative, in its efforts to empower the Autism support network in Maharashtra. The platform brought together over 50 institutions working on neurodiversity and Autism domains to collaborate for wider reach.


The meet was inaugurated by Mr. Himal Tewari, CHRO, Chief Sustainability & CSR, Tata Power alongside thought leaders, NGO representatives, Anganwadi workers, corporates, and domain experts who came together to share their experiences and add impetus to the Pay Autention efforts. A few of the key participants who addressed the event were Dr. Ravi Singh, Head, National Institute for Empowerment of People with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) under The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ms. Mani Gupta, Head of Delivery, Healthcare & Lifesciences Digital Solutions, Tata Elxsi, Ms Dilshad Mehershahi, Founder, Mann Centre for Individual with Special Needs, Mr. Vineet Saraiwala, Founder, Atypical Advantage, Mr. Kapil Kumar Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Viklang Sahara Samiti, Dr. Azizudeen Khan, Pro. Psychophysiology Laboratory, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Bombay and Kamakshi & Vishala from Sound Space The experiential event included a series of expert sessions, art &food by Café Arpan, managed by differently-abled youngsters and ‘Access for All’ and technology exhibits to help participants experience and appreciate neurodiversity. 

 


Since its launch, over the last year, many institutions & champions from different regions have come together to work through the Pay Autention network, and the initiative aims to reach out to 1,000 institutions by 2027. The initiative has touched 10,000+ lives through its workshops, street plays, learning videos, and helpline so far. Over 900 Anganwadi workers and auxiliary nurses, and midwives have been trained to become early identifiers and community champions. In its effort to create grassroot awareness, over 24 street plays have been organized, in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Odisha. The initiative aims to adopt cross-learnings from global community-care models, train educational professionals to be more inclusive, and creation of a phygital ecosystem for early diagnosis, acceptance, and care.


Speaking on the initiative, Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power said “ Pay Autention was launched with the mission of promoting inclusion and creating a robust support ecosystem for individuals with Autism, with a focus on mainstreaming the cause of neurodiversity. Over the past year, the initiative focussed on raising grassroot awareness and developing a large-scale bridgital platform to bring together stakeholders like corporates, social enterprises, and govt ministries to design a pan-India support movement. We aim to bring in more organizations and support champions to partner with us to bridge gaps and expand access to the network.”

 

Welcoming the participants, Mr. Himal Tewari, CHRO, Chief Sustainability & CSR, Tata Power said, “Pay Autention represents a cause that is very special to the Tata Group’s community development philosophy since we believe in enabling holistic growth. Awareness of Autism and Neurodiversity is still at a nascent stage, and we still have a long way to go as large parts of our society still lie in the realms of unawareness, myths, doubts, and even shame. As we are completing one year of our Pay Autention initiative, we are grateful to each one of our partners who joined us over the last year on this inclusivity journey. Through this Maharashtra Neurodiversity Summit, Tata Power reiterates its goal to bring together several actors through bridgital connectivity and easier access for everyone, especially people with neurodiverse conditions in rural areas. Post the previously conducted national roundtable workshop, this endeavour of state level network meets shall now be carried forward to cover other key regions across the country.”

 

The event also saw Mr. Himal Tewari and Mr. Vineet Saraiwala, Founder of Atypical Advantage launching the Pay Autention Volunteer-Champions Training Manual for Autism Awareness curated by Tata Power Community Development Trust along with its knowledge partner CADRRE. The summit also had an interactive panel discussion where experts discussed multi-sectoral synergies for an effective outreach mechanism to create awareness about neurodiversity and the significant role of NGOs in the formation of an effective network, the process of networking in neurodiversity domain along with leveraging the existing rural network in creating autism support. Professor Azizuddin Khan, IIT Bombay enlightened the audience about the potential of assistive technology to transform the lives of people with disabilities, highlighting the importance of continued innovation and accessibility in the neurodiversity domain.

 

Driving home the point on how society and corporations can accept and embrace neurodiverse people as a part of day to day living, the event also showcased dance and music performances, and various workshops like stone painting, doodling, and creative stitching anchored by neurodiverse talent. Aanganwadi workers who are registered with the Pay Autention initiative shared their experience and spoke about how the program has empowered them to be the primary identification and support champions augmenting early intervention for children and young adults with Autism. Several Tata Group companies employees and volunteers participated in this endeavour; enabling sensitization of associates at workplace while serving larger society.

 

As per estimates by the Indian Council of Medical Research, India is home to more than ten million individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With every 100th child on the autism spectrum in India, it becomes imperative that practicing physicians, rehabilitation professionals, paediatricians, regular schoolteachers, early childcare professionals and paraprofessionals, parents, NGOs along with other mainstream travel, utilities, service, and retail industry professionals are thoroughly aware of inclusive and positive ways of interacting with individuals with autism and allied learning disabilities.

 

Earlier in April 2023, TPCDT in collaboration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, hosted a public webinar and refresher training on ‘A collective approach to the inclusion of people on the Autism Spectrum’ on World Autism Awareness Day – where an audience of over 1000 special educators participated and earned recertification points as per RCI testing guidelines. Speakers at the webinar shed light upon the latest developments and strides in community care models as well as the voluntary groups run globally, highlighting good practices in technology for the inclusion of people on the Autism spectrum. 


About Pay Autention 

In 2022 to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day, Tata Power CDT partnered with the Center for Autism and other Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) to launch 'PAY AUTENTION’. This phygital support network aims to empower parents, caregivers, Anganwadi workers, public health workers, schoolteachers, staff of public service organizations and social workers to serve as an aware and empowered auxiliary support network for early identification and acceptance for children with Autism, especially in small towns and rural India. 

 

The PAY AUTENTION network has been training & empowering community leaders, volunteers & Anganwadi workers from the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) through street plays & phygital workshops to further reach thousands of households for early identification, awareness, and enable reach to underserved regions. A toll-free helpline number – 18002099488 is made live to address queries from all over the country for Autism spectrum-related support along with dedicated website (https://www.tatapower.com/sustainability/social-capital/pay-autention.aspx) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@payautention1172).


About Tata Power:

Tata Power (NSE: TATAPOWER; BSE: 500400) is one of India’s largest integrated power companies and together with its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities, has an installed / managed capacity of 14101 MW. The Company has a presence across the entire power value chain - generation of renewable as well as conventional power including hydro and thermal energy, transmission & distribution and trading. 


The Company had developed the country’s first Ultra Mega Power Project at Mundra (Gujarat) based on super-critical technology. With 5241 MW of clean energy generation from solar, wind, hydro, and waste heat recovery accounting for 37% of the overall portfolio, the company is a leader in clean energy generation. 


It has successful public-private partnerships in generation, transmission & distribution in India viz: Powerlinks Transmission Ltd. with Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. for evacuation of Power from Tala hydro plant in Bhutan to Delhi, Maithon Power Ltd. with Damodar Valley Corporation for a 1,050 MW Mega Power Project at Jharkhand. 


Tata Power is currently serving more than 12 million consumers via its Discoms, under public-private partnership model viz Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. with Government of Delhi in North Delhi, TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited, and TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited with Government of Odisha. 


With a focus on sustainable and clean energy development, Tata Power is steering the transformation as an integrated solutions providers by looking at new business growth in distributed generation through rooftop solar and microgrids, storage solutions, EV charging infrastructure, ESCO, home automation & smart meters et al.


With its 107 years track record of technology advancements, project execution excellence, world-class safety processes, customer care, and green initiatives, Tata Power is well poised for multi-fold growth and is committed to lighting up lives for generations to come. For more information visit us at: www.tatapower.com


Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlights the importance of small countries in the global supply chain at 'India Calling Conference 2023'

 

Ministry of Commerce & Ind

India should aim for 47 trillion dollar economy in 2047: Piyush Goyal

IMC India Calling 2023 begins with theme – Rising India; Inviting Partnership for growth

Source : PIB 

Mumbai

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, delivered the inaugural address at the 'India Calling Conference 2023' organized by the Indian Merchants Chamber in Mumbai. During his address, he highlighted the contribution of companies from small countries, such as the Czech Republic and Poland, to the supply chain of big companies around the globe.

Minister Goyal appealed to all to aim for a 47 trillion dollar economy when India reaches the year 2047. He added that India has tried to formalize the economy and has met with great success. The spirit of team, competitiveness, and positivity are necessary for success, and that kind of spirit can be seen in Mumbai, which is not only the financial capital but also the fun capital of India, he added.

 

Minister Goyal said that every single geography in the world has a lot of hope and expectation from India, and though it can be sometimes daunting, it shows the confidence of the world in India's future. He said, "India reflects the vision of the world as one Economy. While Commerce Industry teams are negotiating Free Trade Agreements with a deep focus on protecting India's interest, India believes that true prosperity happens when the whole world prospers. India believes in Vaccine Maitri under which it delivered 278 million doses to poorer countries mostly free because India feels safe when the world is safe."

The Minister further added that the 'Panch Pran' given by the Prime Minister can be realized only if it becomes the commitment of the entire nation. He emphasized that the vision of a developed India will not be possible without the 'Nari Shakti' of India and a corruption-free nation. He applauded the commitment of the industry to social causes and said that all of us are determined for a better future for India.

During the conference, Dinesh Joshi, Chairman, IMC International Business Committee, highlighted the success story of 'Make in India' initiative, where India has turned out to be one of the most favored manufacturing hubs. He mentioned that India's smart phone exports have increased from zero to 90,000 crores, and centers of excellence are being set up for the manufacture of electronics, pharma, textiles, and solar manufacturing. He also noted that India has made considerable progress in sectors such as defense, space, hydrogen energy, and fintech.

Anant Singhania, President, IMC, in his welcome address, said that India is now the 5th largest nation by GDP, up from 10th place since 2014. He highlighted the government's initiatives to link ordinary Indians to their electronic identity through a set of digital services, which has caused the cost of technology to drop. This and the conducive ecosystem created by the Government of India have transformed the startup scene in India, making India the world's third-largest startup hub, he observed. He also noted how India has gone from creating 1 Unicorn/year to 42 Unicorns in 2021 and in a span of 10 years emerged as the number 1 mobile data consuming nation.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal also extended an invitation to those present to join him in listening to the 100th episode of Mann Ki baat on April

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  • Luminous Power Technologies launches Icon and High Capacity Inverter Range



    Mumbai, April 29, 2023 : Luminous Power Technologies,  a well-entrenched and a trusted brand in power backup and residential solar space unveiled an all-new range of futuristic products for the coming summers. This comes in the wake of company's concerted efforts to delight customers with smart, safe, energy-efficient and sustainable products. This was disclosed by Mr Amit Shukla, Senior Vice President - Energy Solutions Business, Luminous Power Technologies today at a press conference in Mumbai. 


    Speaking on the occasion, Mr Shukla said, "Luminous has been at the forefront of offering power backup solutions for last 35 years. We have been pioneering, illuminating and delighting over 100 millions happy homes with our products that are tech-savvy, aesthetically designed and sustainable. Raising our bar this season too, we are happy to showcase our latest range of Power backup Products - The Icon Range and High Capacity Inverter Range strategically positioned to cater to residential and commercial segments respectively.


    Detailing the product specifications of Icon and High Capacity Inverter Mr. Shukla said, "Icon is perhaps India’s first inverter with premium ultra-modern looks that come with unprecedented safety and convenience features. Portable, silent and aesthetically designed, you can flaunt it in your living room too! With a strong battery backup it is equipped to run the load of a 3 BHK home and showroom which constitutes the biggest market segment. The High Capacity Inverter is truly a technological marvel for the commercial users. A zero noise strong inverter, it will cater to offices, showrooms, banks, dental clinics, educational institutions, restaurants, salons, ice cream parlours etc., where higher capacity loads over 2KVA is needed. High Capacity Inverter can comfortably run heavy loads like air-conditioners, all kitchen appliances etc. A highly energy efficient inverter, the user gets 2-5 hrs of back up time. Being a strong system, it comes with the warranty period of 24 months".


    These two new offerings are marketed through the extensive dealer network of Luminous across India. While Icon is priced around 9,000 for 900 VA rating and 14,000 for 1400 VA capacity, High Capacity Inverters will be retailed at around 12,000 for 2 KVA and goes upto 85,000 for 10KVA system respectively.


    Speaking on the roadmap ahead for Luminous Ms Preeti Bajaj Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Luminous Power Technologies stated, “India is a high priority market for Schneider thanks to its huge growth potential viz. USD 20 billion market growing at 6% CAGR according to Niti Ayog. Luminous will play a pivotal role in boosting this significantly. We have an ambitious plan in place for an aggressive 12-15% growth in the next 3 years. We will be launching a host of futuristic products, setting up new manufacturing plants and expanding our robust channel network. On the product front, we will be launching new age  Lithium ion battery, solar acceleration, high power inverters, etc. We will be setting up new greenfield plants, expand our geographic footprint, boost people and business partners development. We intend investing substantially on brand building, digitization and consumer engagement programs."


    Ms Neelima Burra, Senior VP and Chief Strategy, Transformation and Marketing Officer - Luminous Power Technologies, added, “Luminous has carved a distinct niche for itself and is a No.1 brand in energy solutions market today. As India is at the cusp of change, there is a paradigm change in the evolution of power quality, power consumption and per capita income in India. The power back-up needs have been marking a shift towards residential solar as well as higher KVA ranges and hence  Luminous is on a mission to accelerate growth in coming years, shaping the Luminous of Future – Luminous 3.0. To this end, a range of strategic initiatives have been chalked out across businesses and brands to drive this transformation journey to  position Luminous as a global Prosumer-Tech player. Our  rationale is transforming the world of sustainable energy and Powering happier homes. With huge products’ acceptability, we will expand our B2C footprint and will invest substantially to grow with smarter, safer and more sustainable products with superior consumer experience. We have earmarked our investments for the coming years on brand building, channel development and digitization. These will be towards capacity build-up and  modernization in the next 3 years”. 


    Delighted on the recent Rajasthan Royals' (RR) association as their Title Sponsor in the current T20 Series 2023, Ms. Burra said, "IPL and RR collaboration is very valuable as it will help us strengthen our brand in every household in India. This association between a brand that has transformed into a household name that aims to power happier homes through technology innovations and a cricket team whose mission is to 'transform society through cricket, and cricket through innovation', goes a long way in establishing a mutually beneficial partner ecosystem that can drive the ambitions of both the entities. Through its philanthropic arm - the Royal Rajasthan Foundation - the franchise has been working to enable opportunities for empowered women in Rajasthan for equitable access to water, livelihoods and mental health interventions, while also providing access to solar energy. The ongoing women’s day campaign #WomenInEnergy aims to reduce gender gap in energy sector and provide equal opportunity for women powering happier homes. Luminous commitment to enriching education for girls, creating livelihood, and a green environment to live in, there are numerous synergies for both the brands given the Royals' ambition of impacting society with cricket as the vehicle.


    About Luminous: 


    Luminous Power Technologies is a powerful and trustworthy brand with a wide range of innovative products in the power backup and residential solar space that covers inverters Batteries & Solar solutions. Luminous has been in business for 35 years now. Recently CRISIL has upgraded its credit rating to AAA+. With 6 manufacturing units, more than 28 sales offices in India, and a presence in over 40 countries, our 6000 employees serve more than 60,000 channel partners and millions of customers. Our motto has always been Customer Delight through Innovation & Passion with the focus on Execution & teamwork.

    Thursday, April 27, 2023

    CMAI commences the 3rd edition of Indian Garment Industry’s largest Supply Chain B2B event - the CMAI FAB Show 2023

    Cem Altan, President, International Apparel Federation (IAF) along with Rajesh Masand President CMAI and Rahul Mehta chief Mentor CMAI inaugurating the CMAI FAB show 2023.

    Mumbai, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) commenced the 3rd edition of their annual B2B event the Fabrics, Accessories & Beyond Show 2023 (FAB Show 2023) on April 26, 2023. The Fab Show 2023 along with the Vendor Sourcing Fair 2023 (VSF 2023) will be held from April 26 to 28, 2023 in Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Centre at NESCO Complex.

     

    The CMAI Fab Show and the VENDOR SOURCING FAIR were inaugurated by Mr. Cem Altan, President, International Apparel Federation (IAF) - headquartered in Netherlands. IAF has membership of the National Associations of over 40 Countries, including China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, France, and USA. Mr. Altan is the Founder of Aycem Textiles and member of the Board of Directors of both the Istanbul Apparel Exporters Association (IHKIB) and of the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Association (TCMA). Additionally, he is head of Istanbul Fashion Week and Koza Young Designers.

     

    Furthermore, as CMAI enters the 60th glorious year of being a catalyst for the Indian apparel industry, the milestone year was marked by the unveiling of the CMAI ‘60 Years’ Diamond Jubilee logo by the hands of Mr. Cem Altan at the FAB Show 2023.  

     

    Dignitaries present at the inauguration were Rajesh Masand – President, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI); Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, CMAI; Naveen Sainani – Chairman, FAB Committee, and Mukesh Jain, Chairman, VSF, among others. More than 250 exhibitors are participating in the CMAI FAB Show 2023 and CMAI Vendor Sourcing Fair 2023.

     

    Speaking about the FAB Show 2023 & VSF 2023, Rajesh Masand, President, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), said, “The CMAI Fab Show is considered one of the biggest Fabric, Accessories, and other Supply Chain components of Indian Garment Industry that indicates the optimism of the Indian apparel industry and promotes ‘Make in India’. In the previous years the CMAI FAB Show has generated more than Rs. 2500 crores of business. This year we are expecting more than 1500 top platinum buyers to participate in the show.”

     

    “The VSF is a unique platform where manufacturers showcase their manufacturing capacities to Buyers looking for additional production under their own labels. The previous edition enabled many manufacturers to get an entry into large Corporate Buyers which otherwise they had no access to” Mr. Masand added.

     

    The CMAI FAB Show attracts between 10,000 to 12000 visitors that include largest domestic and international buyers including Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Nepal, New Zealand, UAE, and UK. The worlds largest associations namely Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knit Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BKMEA) are also participating in the CMAI FAB Show 2023.

     

    This year CMAI has created twenty feet long ‘Sustainability Pavilion’ to educate and encourage apparel manufacturers and brands to embrace sustainability by using sustainable fabrics and processes. The ‘Sustainability Pavilion’ will showcase evolution of clothing from pre-historic to present and also has engaging audio-video presentations of what the future holds. Besides, CMAI along with the School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) Pune has curated a display to promote Heritage and Handloom textiles of India that are beginning to diminish in terms of demand. CMAI is hopeful with these two displays they will be able to create awareness about these causes.  

     

    Brands visiting the trade show include Amazon, Ajio, Anita Dongre, Bewakoof, D’Mart, Firstcry, Jack & Jones, Killer, Lifestyle, Max, Myntra, Mufti, Raymond, Nykaa, Pantaloons, Pepe Jeans, Pothys, Shoppers Stop, Siyaram’s, Soch Apparel, Spykar, V Mart, Westside, Zudio, among many others.

     

    The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), pioneer and most representative association of the Indian apparel industry with more than 4000 members and services more than 20,000 Retailers, Manufacturers, Exporters, Brands, and ancillary industry.

    Bull and Common Man Sculpture at Horniman Circle Unveiled



    Mumbai, 27th April 2023: The iconic” Charging Bull”, BSE Gong and the ‘Common Man’ sculptures was unveiled by Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the minister of Tourism, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Women & Child Development, Government of Maharashtra at the Traffic Island of Horniman Circle. Shri. S.S Mundra – Chairman BSE and Shri. Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD-CEO, BSE attended the event. Smt. Ashwini Bhide, AMC, BMC and Shri Ashish Sharma, AMC, BMC graced the occasion.


    “Charging Bull” the iconic symbol of our markets, symbolizes prosperity in our tradition and signifies financial optimism too and Bull statue at this prominent location indicates accessibility of financial prosperity to common investors. The “common man”, the cartoon character created by renowned Cartoonist R.K Laxman symbolizes hopes and aspirations of a common man. 


    “Today will go down as a memorable day in the journey of BSE, as our iconic symbol “Charging Bull” is reaching doorstep of common man. We are extremely thankful to the Government of Maharashtra and the BMC for promoting our heritage by placing a replica of the legendary bull and gong of BSE outside in the public arena along with ‘Common Man’ gives opportunity to public at large to relate with financial markets said Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD-CEO, BSE.

    Wednesday, April 26, 2023

    SAIF ALI KHAN LENDS HIS NAWABI TOUCH TO LAY’S’ PREMIUM RANGE OF CHIPS – LAY’S GOURMET – AS ITS FIRST-EVER BRAND AMBASSADOR


    The partnership seeks to harness Saif’s effortless class and regal charm to elevate the extraordinary snacking experience of the delicately crafted Lay's Gourmet chips.

    A special TVC showcasing Lay's Gourmet chips as a flavour of the actor’s fine taste has been unveiled.

    Link to TVC

    New Delhi, 26th April 2023: Lay's Gourmet, the premium range of slow-cooked kettle chips from Lay’s, is reaching new heights with the superior snacking experience being offered through the royal flavours within the portfolio. The premium experience is all set to be scaled, with the brand announcing the ‘Nawab of Bollywood,’ Saif Ali Khan, as its brand ambassador. 

    The partnership aims to magnify the exquisite taste and finesse of Lay’s Gourmet chips that are made from carefully selected, high quality potatoes, cooked with care for those perfect golden curls and seasoned with lip-smacking flavours and aromas. The actor will bring his charm and flair, reinforcing that Lay’s Gourmet is not just a regular chip, but a delicately crafted snacking experience that deserves to be savoured. 

    The TV commercial, artfully directed by Vivek Kakkad, begins with Saif walking through a luxuriously decorated corridor to meet journalists Aditi and Anjali, who are waiting to interview him. The grandeur of Saif’s home leaves the journalists awestruck. They discuss the possibility of the house having multiple chandeliers in each room, a legion of butlers at his service, and even a lion as his companion. Oddly enough the things that they imagine suddenly start emerging around Saif, leaving him confused. Aditi intervenes, reminding Anjali that Saif’s exquisite taste should not be judged solely by his opulence. Intrigued, Anjali wants to learn more about his extraordinary taste, and at that moment, he surprises them by placing packs of Lay’s Gourmet on the table, giving them a glimpse of his fine taste. Anjali, excitedly exclaims, “Chips! Oh, I love chips.” But Aditi corrects her, saying, “These are not chips, Anjali. They are Lay’s Gourmet.”

    Talking about Saif’s appointment as the brand ambassador, Shailja Joshi, Director-Marketing, Potato Chips Category, PepsiCo India said, “We are thrilled to welcome Saif once again as a member of the Lay’s family, this time as the face of our range of slow-cooked premium kettle chips, Lay’s Gourmet. His impeccable taste and refined choices in life make him the perfect partner to showcase the crafted experience of Lay’s Gourmet. Our new TV commercial seamlessly establishes this correlation as it gives a sneak peek into what actually defines Saif as the connoisseur of finer things. We’re confident that our fans will embrace him as the face of Lay’s Gourmet, just like they’ve been savouring the well-deserved experience and rich taste of these delightful chips.”

    Sharing his excitement, celebrated actor and face of fine taste, Saif Ali Khan expressed, “My previous association with Lay's was for many years and is very memorable to me. I am equally thrilled to rejoin the family as the first-ever brand ambassador for Lay's Gourmet. These aren't just chips, they're the perfect accompaniment for moments of finesse. I am sure that the audiences will appreciate the exceptional taste and quality of Lay's Gourmet chips, just as much as I do."

    "When we think of royalty, we often associate it with opulence and grandeur. However, true royalty is characterized by a focus on quality and perfection, which is precisely what makes Lay’s Gourmet stand out. Crafted from fine ingredients, each chip is a testament to the pursuit of the best flavour and experience. And who better than the Nawab of Pataudi himself, Saif Ali Khan, who embodies the spirit of quality and sophistication, to bring alive the experience of Lays Gourmet,” remarked, Rajdeepak Das, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, South Asia, Leo Burnett.

    The TVC launch will be followed by a robust 360-surround plan and Saif will continue to be a pivotal part of future Lay’s Gourmet campaigns.

    AGENCY CREDITS

    Creative Agency: Leo Burnett

    CEO-Leo Burnett South Asia: Dheeraj Sinha

    CEO & Chief Creative Officer, South Asia: Rajdeepak Das

    National Creative Director - Vikram Pandey 

    National Creative Director - Sachin Kamble 

    President-North: Samir Gangahar

    Executive Vice President: Jaikrit Singh

    Executive Creative Directors: Shahnawaz Qadeer and Pramod Chavan

    Strategy Leads: Noor Samra and Shailja Dhoundiyal

    Sr. Creative Director: Alisha Sharma

    Sr. Copywriter: Shweta Bharti

    Film Department: Sagar Bhanushali

    Vice President: Binay Mehra

    Brand Services Director: Kirti Sinha


    PRODUCTION HOUSE CREDITS

    Production House: Pack Films

    Director: Vivek Kakkad

    Producer: Vincent Gomes


    About Lay’s: 

    Launched in 1995 in India, Lay’s is one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo India and has always been known for bringing in flavours of the world along with Indian flavours that our consumers love. Lay’s has a wide range of offerings under its umbrella, with unique and indulgent flavours that cater to both local and international tastes. It is available in six flavours. Consumers can also log onto the Lay’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/laysindia and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lays_india/?hl=en

    About PepsiCo India:

    PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

    Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.


    Shemaroo Umang’s show Kismat Ki Lakiro Se accomplishes 200 episodes; cast expresses their happiness over this milestone



    Kismat Ki Lakiro Se, the enchanting tale of love, destiny, and drama, has hit a major milestone, completing 200 episodes of captivating storytelling. The entire cast and crew were brimming with excitement and pride as they celebrated this remarkable achievement with great zeal and enthusiasm.


    With talented actors such as Shaily Priya, Abhishek Pathania, Varun Vijay Sharma and Sumati Singh, the show has captured the hearts of viewers everywhere and has become a household name in a very short time. Fans have been raving about the performances and the gripping storyline, which is a testament to the show's remarkable success.


    Sharing her happiness, actress Shaily Priya, who plays the lead role of Shraddha in this romantic drama said, “I'm beyond thrilled to be a part of this achievement. We've worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, and I'm proud of every member of the team for their unwavering dedication and commitment. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the viewers who have been with us every step of the way. Their love and support have been our driving force, and we promise to keep entertaining them in the future. Here's to many more episodes and a lifetime of unforgettable moments.”


    Actor Abhishek Pathania, who plays the lead role of Abhay, also resonated with Pandey’s sentiments and said, "It is difficult to express this happiness in words, but it’s a wonderful feeling when the team witnesses their hard work and efforts bearing fruit. We started this journey with zeal and enthusiasm, and I am glad that we have maintained the same energy and passion even after completing 200 episodes. I would like to extend my gratitude to the viewers for their support in making Kismat Ki Lakiro Se a success. I would also like to say thank you to the entire Shemaroo Umang crew. This milestone is a testament to everyone's dedication and hard work. Let's keep the momentum going for many more episodes to come."


    The latest happenings on the show hint at an impending double delight for the Tripathi family. However, as Payal's devious intentions always lurk in the background, the family's happiness may be short-lived. As the story continues to unfold, don't miss a single moment of the action, and tune in to Kismat Ki Lakiro Se, every Monday to Saturday at 8 PM, only on Shemaroo Umang.

    Cholamandalam Finance NCD oversubscribed 5.11 times on Day 2, garners over Rs 2500 cr

    Base Issue oversubscribed by 5. 11 times with a total collection of Rs 2556.36 Crore

    Retail category oversubscribed by 1.93 times (of the total issue size of Rs 500 crore) with a collection of Rs 288.90 Crore

    A.K.Capital Services Limited is the sole lead manager to the issue

    Issue opened on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 and closes Thursday, April 27, it was to close on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 with an option of early closure.

    Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (CIFCL), a leading financial services provider in India, its maiden public issue of secured, rated, listed redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) has been oversubscribed 5.11 times on the second day of the issue which garnered close to Rs 2557 crore. 

    Issue opened on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 and closes Thursday, April 27, it was to close on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 with an option of early closure.

    The issue has a face value of Rs. 1,000 each. The base issue size is Rs. 500 crore with an option to retain oversubscription up to Rs. 500 crore, aggregating up to Rs. 1000 crore, within the Shelf limit of Rs. 5000 crore (“Tranche I Issue”).


    A.K.Capital Services Limited is the sole lead manager to the issue. 


    According to the base issue size, the NCDs was subscribed 1.93 times in the Retail Investor Category, 7.10 times in the Institutional Investor Category, 10.45 times in the Non-Institutional Investors Category, and 2.01 times in the HNI Investors Category. The Issue opened on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 and closes Thursday, April 27, it was to close on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 with an option of early closure.


    The issue has seen healthy demand in the Non-Institutional Category of investors with a total collection of Rs 1306 Crore, while Institutional Category collected Rs 710 crore, HNI and Retail Investors category garnered Rs 251 crore, Rs 289 crore respectively.


    Source: 


    BSE Link: (at 5:00 PM) 

    https://www.bseindia.com/markets/publicIssues/BSEcumu_demand.aspx?ID=3000 


    NSE Link: (at 5:00 PM) 

    https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/issue-information?symbol=CIFCL01&series=DEBT&type=Active 





    The terms of each series of NCDs offered under the Tranche I Issue are set out below:

    Series I II III* IV V VI

    Frequency of Interest Payment Annual Cumulative Annual Cumulative Annual Cumulative

    Minimum Application ₹ 10,000 (10 NCDs) across all Series

    In Multiples of thereafter (₹) ₹ 1,000 (1 NCD)

    Face Value/ Issue Price of NCDs (₹/ NCD) ₹ 1,000

    Tenor 22 months 22 months 37 months 37 months 60 months 60 months

    Coupon (% per annum) for NCD Holders in all Categories of Investors 8.25% NA 8.30% NA 8.40% NA

    Effective Yield (% per annum) for NCD Holders in all Categories of Investors 8.26% 8.25% 8.30% 8.30% 8.39% 8.40%

    Mode of Interest Payment Through various modes available

    Redemption Amount (₹ / NCD) on Maturity for NCD Holders in all Categories of Investors ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,156.64 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,279.15 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,497.40

    Maturity / Redemption Date (from the Deemed Date of Allotment) 22 Months

    22 Months 37 Months 37 Months 60 Months 60 Months

    Put and Call Option Not Applicable


    * Company shall allocate and allot Series III NCDs wherein the Applicants have not indicated the choice of the relevant NCD Series. 



    Tuesday, April 25, 2023

    SAKSHAM-23 : Inaugural function



    In auspicious presence of Hon'ble Shri Ravindra Chavan, Minister for Public Works Department, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Maharashtra


    Mumbai, Dt. 24.04.2023 : Hon'ble Minister Shri Ravindra Chavan expressed  opinion that fuel saving is the need of the hour for the country's energy security, sustainable development and environment protection.

    Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav (SAKSHAM-2023) has been organized by Petroleum Ministry & State Level Coordination Committee  for conservation and economical use of Oil & Natural gas. The Inaugural function was organised  at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Auditorium. Hon'ble Minister Shri Ravindra Chavan was speaking on occasion. 

    Among the dignitaries present  were Shri Anilkumar P BPCL's Executive Director (Gas), Shri Ajit Dhakras, Regional Level Coordinator IOC, Shri Rajiv Srestha, Chief General Manager, IOC, Shri Lakshmanarao, GM, HPCL, Shri Santanu Basu, GM, GAIL  &  Shri Nandan Gajbhiya, Addl. Director, PCRA West.

    Hon'ble Minister Shri Ravindra Chavan said, Maharashtra has performed well  during the year 2022 by conducting various events during SAKSHAM-22 and it is a matter of great pride that State Level Coordinator for Oil & Gas industry Maharashtra has been awarded with All India no.1  by Petroleum Ministry during glittering function held at  New Delhi. 

    Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has also launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan from house to house and on this line energy protection net zero should be implemented as part of the campaign and publicity of this initiative across the state. Hon'ble Minister Shri Ravindra Chavan also said that the new generation should understand these challenges.

    In this program, students presented various skits to create awareness on fuel saving. Also, the winners of various debate competitions were given away prizes and teachers were also felicitated for their outstanding contribution towards conservation of Oil & Gas in the state

    Shri Santosh Nivendkar, Maharashtra State Coordinator of Oil Industry said, Saksham-2023 has been organized with the tag line of Energy Conservation towards “Net Zero” from April 24th to May 8th, 2023 during which more than 1000 different programs have been organised as mass awareness campaign. 

    Shri Manohar Anbhore, Chief Manager, State Coordination proposed vote of thanks.

         

    ICICI Lombard's Corporate India Risk Index 2022 Reiterates India Corp’s resilience amidst Global challenges

     


    - Despite global headwinds and increased risk exposure Indian enterprises take efficient steps leading to improved scores

    Mumbai, April 25th, 2023: Despite facing challenges such as tightening global monetary policies, rising inflation, slowing global growth, and elevated commodity prices, the Indian government and corporates have demonstrated resilience by employing efficient risk management strategies.  This is reflected in the 3rdedition of the Corporate India Risk Index (CIRI) 2022, a proprietary study conducted by ICICI Lombard in collaboration withFrost and Sullivan, which shows a rise in the risk index score from 62 in 2021 to 63 in 2022. ICICI Lombard India’s leading private general insurer has been a pioneer and thought leader in creating first-of-its-kind risk index for India Inc and India Risk Management Awards (IRMA), a property for recognising organisations for their risk governance practices. 

    ICICI Lombard’s CIRI 2022 comprises 32 risk elements across 6 broad dimensions and draws upon global risk management best practices. A higher score signifies better risk management, enabling companies to adopt effective risk management practices.

    The MD & CEO of ICICI Lombard, Mr. Bhargav Dasgupta, and the Global President of Frost & Sullivan, Mr. Aroop Zutshi, spoke at the CIRI 2022  launch event. At the 9th Edition of the India Risk Managament Awards, ICICI Lombard also recognised and felicitated over 250 corporates from large and medium sector who have demonstrated exemplary risk management values. 

     Rising Risk Index Indicates Better Risk Management Among Indian Companies

    Key Factors Comparison 2022 2021 2020

    Corporate India Risk Index 63 62 57

    Corporate India Risk Management 66 65 64

    Corporate India Risk Exposure 64 62 66


    Commenting on the launch, Bhargav Dasgupta, MD & CEO, ICICI Lombard, said, "The ICICI Lombard Corporate Risk Index report provides the insights and tools necessary for companies to evaluate and manage their risk profiles, empowers them to navigate adversity for long-term and sustainable growth. The enhanced score in the 3rd edition of the Corporate Risk Index is a testament to the efficient risk management practices adopted by Indian corporates in the face of global headwinds and challenges. As we move forward, it is crucial for companies to stay ahead of the curve and adopt comprehensive and efficient risk management practices."

    Aroop Zutshi, Global President, Frost & Sullivan, said, “Strength of India’s story lies in the fact that Corporate India Risk Index score is steadily improving YoY, we are seeing a larger number of sectors moving towards a better Risk Index such as Telecom & Communication, Aerospace & Defense and Education & Skill Development. It is also observed that Large and Mid-size Indian enterprises are getting resilient and managing else transferring Market & Economy and Operational related risk arising from geo-political issues with a level of maturity which is indicating towards India’s journey of safeguarding its interests in an ever-changing risk world.”

    The 2022 Risk Index shows all 20 sectors in 'Superior' or 'Optimal Risk Handling', with 7 sectors demonstrating 'Superior' handling, including Automotive, FMCG, Tourism, Healthcare, Telecom, Pharmaceuticals, and New Age..

    The 'Aerospace & Defence' sector showed the most improvement in the Risk Index, bouncing back from 52 in 2021 to 63 in 2022 due to government and enterprise-led initiatives. Traditional sectors are also preparing for technological risks such as cyber threats and innovation risks.

    Sectors such as Tourism & Hospitality and Transportation & Logistics have efficiently dealt with disruptions caused by the fuel price hike and terrorism. However, the Metals & Mining and Chemical & Petrochemical sectors showed a dip in risk management due to external macro-economic factors.

    Besides highlighting the performance of corporates on the Corporate India Risk Index, the study recommends measures to mitigate risk and achieve a Superior Risk Index score in 2023. These include envisioning risk through scenario planning, de-risking through a holistic approach, and using predictive future analysis to gain actionable insights.

    Detailed findings of the ICICI Lombard Corporate India Risk Index 2022 can be found in the attached presentat on the below link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14_jGSrWH9m7_sNnFlWlbkNooNUvaNUx

    *Also, find  the detailed report on the below website https://www.icicilombard.com/corporate-india-risk-index)*

    #ICICILombard #BhargavDasgupta #CorporateIndiaRiskIndex #RiskManagement

    About ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.

    ICICI Lombard is the leading private general insurance company in the country. The Company offers a comprehensive and well-diversified range of products through multiple distribution channels, including motor, health, crop, fire, personal accident, marine, engineering, and liability insurance. With a legacy of over 21 years, ICICI Lombard is committed to customer centricity with its brand philosophy of ‘Nibhaaye Vaade’. The company has issued over 32.7 million policies, settled 3.6 million claims and has a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of ₹217.72 billion for the year ended March 31, 2023.  ICICI Lombard has 305 branches and 12,865 employees, as on March 31, 2023. 

    ICICI Lombard has been a pioneer in the industry and is the first large scale insurance company in India to migrate its entire core systems to cloud.  With a strong focus on being digital led and agile, it has launched a plethora of tech-driven innovations, including the industry first Face Scan on its signature insurance and wellness App - IL TakeCare, with over 4.6 million downloads. The company has won several laurels including ET Corporate Excellence Awards, Golden Peacock Awards, FICCI Insurance Awards, National CSR awards etc. for its various initiatives. For more details log on to https://www.icicilombard.com/


    Monday, April 24, 2023

    INAUGURAL FUNCTION OF YEAR LONG CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF RAMAKRISHNA MATH & RAMAKRISHNA MISSION MUMBAI



    Mumbai: The inaugural function to commemorate the Ramakrishna Math & Mission Mumbai’s 100 years of  spreading spirituality & service to Humanity got off to a great start at Rang Sharda Auditorium on the 21st of April. After the arrival of Most Rev Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj, Vice President of the Ramakrishna Mission order, the programme started with Chanting of Vedic Hymns.

    Adhyaksha Maharaj of Ramakrishna Mission Mumbai Rev Swami Satyadevananda Maharaj welcomed the audience comprising a galaxy of monks and devotees -  A packed auditorium with a seating capacity of 850. He specifically mentioned that he was very thankful to Honourable Governor who had accepted the invitation to  grace the occasion and came in spite of his very busy schedule.


    The Honourable Governor of Maharashtra Mr. Ramesh Bais who was the Chief Guest of the Inaugural function narrated his deep respect for the Ramakrishna Math & Mission order. He said it is one of the very few organisations that strikes the right note and right balance between Spiritual Development and Service to Humanity. (Hamesha adhyatmaik vikas aur manushya ke seva ke beech sahi santulan banaya rakhte hai)


    He added that “ Ramakrishna Mission Dharm Nirpekshata ka ek Jiti Jagti Misal Hai” The Honourable Governor made an appeal to Ramakrishna Mission to intensify its efforts to spread the man making, character building message of Swami Vivekananda amongst the youth of today.


    He also fondly remembered his association with Ramakrishna Mission since he was 10 years old and how his thinking has been influenced by Swami Vivekananda’s teachings. He  briefly mentioned a role he played in his younger days in Mr. Eknath Ranade’s mission to build the Kanyakumari Memorial Statue in the honour of Swami Vivekananda.


    He also mentioned the great role played by Ramakrishna Mission Mumbai over the last so many years in various relief activities and acknowledged its efforts in uplifting the living conditions of people in the rural tribal belt through its Sakwar centre and the great value the Ramakrishna Mission Charitable Hospital plays in the lives of the under-privileged sections in the city of Mumbai


    Adhyaksha Maharaj of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Mumbai Rev Swami Satyadevananda Maharaj  also thanked Most Revered Swami GautamanandaJi, senior most Vice President of the order and  Revered Swami Suviranandaji, General secretary of the order for accepting the invitation to grace this auspicious occasion, in spite of their busy schedule. 


    In his welcome address, he said  “It is a matter of great pride that Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Mumbai has completed 100 years. Not many institutions are able to cross this landmark - He also mentioned Swami Vivekananda’s assertion that Ramakrishna Mission would serve humanity for more than 1500 years - In that context the institution is still in its sunrise years” 


    His welcome address was followed by the felicitation of  Chief Guest, Honourable Governor of Maharashtra Shri Ramesh Bais by him and other Senior Monks on the Dias.


    The Vice President of Ramakrishna Mission and Ramakrishna Math Most Revered Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj shared some incidents of Ramakrishna Mission Mumbai and how he fondly remembers his stay while he was posted here. Talkin about the Philosophy of Atmano Mokshartham Jagat Hitayacha, he recounted one incident from Swami Vivekananda’s life. Once Swami Vivekananda wanted to feed the Santhal Labourers from his own hand. They were not agreeing. Swamiji requested and finally they agreed. When they were eating Swamiji started crying and remarked…”Look I can see Narayana in all of them.Please take care of all them”


    The General Secretary of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Belur Math, Revered Swami Suvirananda Maharaj mentioned that it is heartening to note that the Govt of India has come forward on its own to observe the 125 years of Ramakrishna mission. 

    It is not a co-incidence therefore that the Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission order is acknowledged as a saga of success.

    He re-iterated what the Honourabe Prime Minister recently commented about Ramakrishna Mission. He said “It is a milestone in the history of modern India”


    Commenting on the momentous occasion of the 100 years of Ramakrishna Math & Mission Mumbai he mentioned that it was indeed a privilege and honour to attend the inaugural function of a centre that has been blessed by the visits of many Direct Disciples of Sri Ramakrishna.

    MOUNTAIN DEW® ROARS ‘DARR NU DARA’; SALUTES THE UNSTOPABBLE AND COURAGEOUS SPIRIT OF THE YOUTH OF PUNJAB WITH GURU RANDHAWA



    Launches new music video and special promo packs available, only in Punjab

    (Link to view the TVC- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwoSWJ52FHc) 

    National, 24 April 2023: Beverage brand, Mountain Dew® today unveiled a path-breaking anthem brought to life by Punjabi singer and youth icon, Guru Randhawa. The captivating anthem is an ode to the land of courage, Punjab and celebrates the indomitable spirit of Punjabis, custodians of courage themselves. An extension of Mountain Dew®’s mantra of ‘Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai’, the anthem epitomizes the unstoppable, inextinguishable, and valiant persona of the people of Punjab and echoes the sentiment of conquering every fear with grit and determination. 

    The riveting anthem titled ‘Darr Nu Darra’ is a homage to the Punjabis, who pride themselves on their courage and truly personify the essence of ‘fear itself should fear the courageous’. Chiming in an encouraging wordplay with ‘Hum Darr Se Aage, Darr Humse Bhaage’, the gripping musical number exemplifies the unwavering passion of the land of Punjab and the power that resides with its youth - one that allows them to conquer their fears and follow their dreams with irrepressible self-belief. Standing by them with the energy of ‘Jeet Le’, the song inspires an entire generation to move beyond hate and fear, to rise above and be courageous. 

    The anthem launch is accompanied by a music video featuring musical sensation Guru Randhawa and stirring visuals from Punjab itself that reflects the unwavering, vivacious, and stout-hearted spirit of the youth that never backs down from a challenge, come what may. To amplify the anthem across the state, Mountain Dew will also be unveiling promo packs in Punjab that will offer 150 ml free on the purchase of a 250 ml PET bottle. 

    The upbeat and vibrant anthem is set to become an inspirational number for generations to come, as it strikes a chord with anyone who has ever faced a challenge or obstacle in their lives. From the gripping music score by Sneha Khanwalkar, to the soul-stirring vocals by Guru Randhawa to the hard-hitting lyrics of the song penned by Irshad Kamil celebrating Punjab’s strong-will and free-spirit, the anthem has already garnered millions of views on YouTube and Instagram within hours of its release. 

    Speaking on the anthem, Vineet Sharma, Category Director, Mountain Dew, PepsiCo India said, “Mountain Dew has always inspired youth to conquer their fears with courage, and win! Punjab and Punjabis have always been known for their bravery and courage. With the new anthem, we salute the land of Punjab and the people of Punjab for their courage. We are thrilled to have Guru Randhawa as the voice, Sneha Khanwalkar as the music director and Irshad Kamil as the lyricist for bringing alive this song of courage of Punjab. Nooran Sisters and Lazer X contributed towards the anthem. We hope that this song will inspire the youth of Punjab to believe in themselves, and conquer with courage, soaring higher than ever before!” 

    Commenting on the anthem, singer Guru Randhawa, said, “I am extremely thrilled to associate with Mountain Dew, a brand that has spoken to me in the moments where I found victory over fear. Their philosophy of ‘Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai’ has always struck a chord with me. I am honored to be a part of this powerful and inspirational anthem. It celebrates the inborn self-belief and determination that youngsters possess and encourages the youth to conquer their fears and follow their dreams. I hope that this anthem inspires the youth to be courageous and chase their dreams with passion and zeal."


    “As Punjab is known as the land of the bravehearts and Mountain Dew is synonymous with courage, creating an anthem that integrates both, was an exciting brief to work on. We are proud to have brought it to life with this gripping anthem and it's been amazing to work on such a powerful campaign that takes the brand proposition to the next level” said Mayuresh Dubhashi , Group Executive Creative Director, Leo Burnett


    About PepsiCo 

    PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

    Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.  

    Sunday, April 23, 2023

    Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal felicitates top exporters at the 49th India Gem & Jewellery Awards

    Gem and Jewellery Industry has left its mark worldwide & achieved good results despite challenging global economic climate : Piyush Goyal

    *Source  PIB Mumbai 

     

    Mumbai | 23 April 2023

     

    Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal attended the 49th edition of the India Gem & Jewellery Awards in Mumbai today. Organized by the the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the event honours top exporters of the sector. The Union Minister felicitated 28 top exporters and facilitators during the award ceremony, which also had the presence of Frank Geerkens, Consul General of Belgium in Mumbai as Guest of Honour.  Chairman GJEPC, Vipul Shah, Senthilnathan, Chairman and Managing Director Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC), Shyam Jagannathan, the Development Commissioner of Santacruz Electronic Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) and other senior Government officials were among the dignitaries present.

    In his keynote address, Shri Piyush Goyal congratulated GJEPC for successfully organizing the awards ceremony and for giving him the opportunity to address the leaders of the Gem and Jewellery industry. He stated that he hopes all the award winners and aspirants will continue to work together in the true spirit of competition to persevere and to make the Industry and the country proud. The Union Minister complimented the industry for leaving its mark all around the globe and for achieving good results despite an unfavourable global economic climate.  Shri Goyal also recognized the important role played by SEEPZ to ensure orderly growth of exports across sectors in the country.

    Speaking on the Gems and Jewellery industry, Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the designs, aesthetics and blend of tradition and modernity the industry’s products reflect establish that India has truly arrived. He expressed confidence that the Gems and Jewellery industry will continue its growth story creating millions of jobs and opportunities for the youth of the country. “We in Government are trying our best to ensure that ease of doing business is improved, so that industries like yours continue to carry out business honestly and efficiently”, added the Union Minister.

    The Minister went on to say that the spirit of cooperation and friendship even amidst tight competition is what differentiates the Gem and Jewellery industry from others. He described how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership gives the Government the strength and determination to ensure that India becomes a developed and prosperous nation by 2047, the 100th year of Independence.

    Shri Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, congratulated Union Minister Piyush Goyal for the monumental achievement of $770 billion in aggregate exports combining both merchandise and services from India for the financial year 2022-23. Thanking the Government for India the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)  with the UAE and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, GJEPC’s Chairman expressed hope that the free trade agreements with the U.K., Canada and EU, which are being negotiated, will help exporters to touch the US$ 1 trillion mark in exports.

    GJEPC Chairman  Vipul Shah further said, "The mega common facility centre (CFC) which is coming up in SEEPZ, Mumbai with an investment of Rs. 100 crore from Govt. is a vision of the Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal to modernize the sector and help the medium and small-scale units with latest technology. The Centre which is being built with direct supervision and patronage of the minister is planned to be inaugurated in September this year. It will be operated and run by the Council. A special committee and Secretariat is already been set up for this by the Council which is coordinating with SEEPZ authorities on a daily basis to commission this in record time". GJEPC has already started building one of the largest jewellery parks in the world in Navi Mumbai, added GJEPC Chairman Vipul Shah as he sought the Union Commerce and Industry Ministry’s guidance in setting up this establishment which seeks to transform Indian exports of jewellery in line with that of Turkey or Italy.

    For the FY 2022-23, the overall gem & jewellery exports grew 2.48% to Rs. 300462.52 crores as compared Rs. 293193.19 crores for the same period previous year. In terms of US dollars, the overall gem & jewellery exports accounted for US$ 37468.66 million as compared US$ 39331.71 million for the same period last year.

    To keep pace with the changing business landscape, the 49th edition of the award ceremony featured new Award categories such as Maximum number of clients, Lab Grown Diamonds, and Innovation in the field of Technology, New business model, service sector, patent, digital, e-commerce. In addition to recognizing companies that exhibit business excellence and contribution to the promotion of "Brand India," the GJEPC also awarded Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, and Banks financing the industry.

     

    About The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)

    The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India (GoI) in 1966, is one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the Indian Government, to boost the country’s export thrust, when India’s post-Independence economy began making forays in the international markets. Since 1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The GJEPC is the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry and today represents 9000 members in the sector. With headquarters in Mumbai, GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centres for the industry. It thus has a wide reach and is able to have a closer interaction with members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful manner. Over the past decades, GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active EPCs and has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its members.