Author: Rabindra

AmigoChat Brings Mass Adoption to the AI Chatbot Market

Tallinn, Estonia, July 01, 2024 –– AmigoChat.io – an innovative AI-powered friend – today announced the launch of its advanced conversational platform, designed to provide quick and efficient answers. AmigoChat.io offers users more flexibility, diverse conversational capabilities, and a unique sense of humor that sets it apart from other AI chatbots.

AmigoChat.io aims to move beyond lifeless robots and stand out by offering a warm, engaging experience, making conversations feel more human and enjoyable. This personal touch is what sets AmigoChat.io apart, ensuring that users get the information they need through pleasant and lively interactions.

AmigoChat.io is designed to be your all-in-one AI friend, a versatile companion that can help with a wide range of tasks. Whether you’re searching for professional support with your job, or want to unwind with some fun, engaging, and pleasant conversation, this tool is designed to meet your needs. As a learning tool, AmigoChat.io can be used to discover more about serious topics, to delve deeper into your personal interests, or to bounce ideas off. Perhaps you’re planning a trip or want to know more about a hobby. With text, audio, image, and additional media capabilities, the AmigoChat.io service goes well beyond similar alternatives to answer your queries.

Dmitry Ratner, CEO of AmigoChat.io, stated, “We couldn’t be more excited to launch AmigoChat.io! Our aim was to develop an AI companion that’s not just smart, but also fun. Whether you’re looking for quick, accurate answers for work-related tasks or engaging conversations, AmigoChat.io has you covered. It’s like having a knowledgeable, entertaining friend by your side, ready to assist with both your professional needs and your downtime chats.”

AmigoChat.io is available on a variety of platforms, making it easily accessible to users regardless of device preference. Telegram offers a direct line to AmigoChat.io in your favorite, ultra-secure, and encrypted messaging app. Alternatively, if you’re a WhatsApp user, you can add AmigoChat.io as a contact and start an engaging dialogue right away. Desktop users can download AmigoChat.io on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Debian, and Ubuntu. Another option is to download the AmigoChat.io app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. If you’re looking for a chat without needing any specific application, the tool is accessible directly through the AmigoChat.io website.

AmigoChat.io is committed to continuous innovation and enhancement. As the platform learns from each interaction, it becomes smarter and more responsive, ensuring that users always have access to the most advanced conversational AI technology available.

Markets for Makers Returns to Jacksonville This Weekend

Jacksonville, FL, July 01, 2024 –– This indoor seasonal market will feature over 90 makers offering a wide array of handcrafted and unique items, including home decor, clothing, accessories, jewelry, ceramics, art, and more. Attendees can also enjoy a free DIY station, delicious food and drinks, and fun photo walls, all while filling their complimentary market tote bag with their purchases.

General admission tickets start at $8 online and provide access during a specific time slot, allowing guests to stay as long as they wish. VIP tickets start at $15 online and include early access, an upgraded tote bag, and more. Tickets at the door are $15, subject to availability. Kids under 12 get in free, making this a perfect family outing.

Markets for Makers prides themselves in creating markets in cities across the U.S. allowing attendees to support local and national makers and small businesses.

One Year since Brand Launch, Policybazaar for Business Records 40percent Overall Premium Growth

1st July 2024 Gurugram, Haryana, India Policybazaar for Business (PBFB)*, just one year after its launch, announces its achievements in reshaping the landscape of business insurance in India. In the past year, PBFB has demonstrated an exceptional growth trajectory, with a staggering 40% surge in overall revenue from its suite of tailored insurance products. PBFB’s success is further exemplified by its partnerships with over 40 leading insurance companies, ensuring access to a comprehensive range of insurance solutions meticulously designed to safeguard businesses’ interests.

The brand has a rapidly expanding client base exceeding 25,000, including industry giants such as Axis, Delhivery, Quess Corp, Info Edge, Cars24, Saxo Group, Manipal Cigna, Spinny, IGT, Mahindra DIE, Celebi, and JM Baxi. These partnerships reflect PBFB’s ability to cater to businesses of all sizes, from startups to established corporations. Notably, PBFB has witnessed significant transaction growth in specialized areas such as Marine (44%), Liability (34%), Property (59%), and Engineering (75%).

In the realm of Group Health Insurance (GHI), PBFB operates with a sharp focus on efficiency and inclusivity. Plans for startups offer up to 65% cost savings and flexible coverage, accommodating non-traditional family structures like live-in partners and siblings.

Sarbvir Singh, Chairman and CEO, PB Fintech, said, “Just one year back, we had set out on a journey to ensure that every Indian business, regardless of its size, gets comprehensive insurance coverage. The idea was to help our country’s small businesses to grow fearlessly. The remarkable growth and partnerships achieved in this short span reaffirm our commitment to innovation and excellence.”

Sajja Praveen Chowdary, Head of Policybazaar for Business, added, “Even beyond the growth metrics, PBFB maintains commendable renewal persistence rates across various lines of business, underscoring its commitment to long-term partnerships and client satisfaction. We look forward to many more milestones.”

PBFB’s strategic decisions are guided by an esteemed advisory board comprising industry luminaries such as Shri Ajit Kumar, Shri Dinesh Waghela, Shri S Nagaraj, and Shri A V Rao, whose collective expertise shapes the platform’s trajectory. The impact of PBFB’s services transcends geographical boundaries, with top cities across India including Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Delhi, Noida, Chennai, Pune, and Hyderabad emerging as key hubs for its diverse lines of business.

As Policybazaar for Business celebrates its inaugural year, it reaffirms its dedication to revolutionizing the insurance landscape for businesses, driven by innovation, integrity, and unparalleled customer service.

Registration Deadline Extended to 15th June for India’s Premier Engineering Award – The IET India Awards 2024

1st July 2024  Bengaluru, Karnataka, India  The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has extended the deadline to apply for the eighth edition of its prestigious IET India Scholarship Awards, which has a combined prize money of Rs 10 Lakhs. The IET has currently received more than 45000 applications from students across the country for the same. Students of AICTE, UGC-approved, and National institutes, who are yet to apply for the award, may send their applications by the 15th of June.

The IET India Scholarship program aims to reward and celebrate individual excellence and innovation among undergraduate engineering students in India. The application round is the first step in a rigorous 4-stage process which tests students on academic and technical parameters, as well as creativity, innovation, and presentation skills.

Speaking on the awards, Shekhar Sanyal, Director and Country Head, IET India said, “We are very excited to see the enthusiasm around the IET India Scholarship Award this year. In fact, due to a huge surge in applications, our servers recently crashed! This high demand is the reason why we are extending the application deadline by another two weeks. I wish all of the applicants the very best of luck!”

The IET India Scholarship Award 2024 is guided by an esteemed Advisory Board consisting of prominent academicians and nationally recognized corporate leaders. The committee is chaired by Prof Abhijit Chakrabarti, Former Vice Chancellor, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.

“At The IET, we believe it imperative for young engineers and innovators to delve deep into the challenges faced by our country and harness the power of emerging technologies to craft innovative solutions. The more the number of applicants, the greater the number of innovative solutions devised. The IET India Scholarship Award aims to serve as a catalyst for change. The next decade is pivotal for our nation, and the IET India Scholarship Award serves as a catalyst for change,” said Prof Abhijit Chakrabarti, Chair, IET India Scholarship Award Advisory Committee.

The Award evaluates participants across parameters that include academic performance, extracurricular activities, a range of outreach activities, and their ability to come up with creative engineering solutions to solve societal challenges. In the first round, students are shortlisted based on their academic performance as well as extracurricular activities. They then progress to an online test on STEM subjects and technical expertise. Students who clear the cut-off score are then invited to present their technological solution to a pertinent societal challenge in the regional rounds. Regional winners will finally compete in the national finals to win the title.

This will be the eighth edition of this national-level scholarship, started in 2013. Last year, it received over 43,000 applications. Previous year winners joined industry leaders such as Google, Apple, Boeing, Deloitte, and MIT, and some have even become entrepreneurs themselves.

Indian Companies Score Big at British Safety Council International Safety Awards 2024

1st July 2024  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  The highest-ever number of organisations from India once again received a highly prized accolade for their work in health, safety, and wellbeing this year. British Safety Council recognized 313 Indian companies as winners of its prestigious annual International Safety Awards for 2024, at a gala celebratory dinner held yesterday at The Leela in Mumbai.

Mike Robinson, CEO, British Safety Council, addressing the awardees at the ISA 2024 celebratory dinner eventOf the winners, 64 Indian organisations were awarded a Distinction, 143 organisations were awarded a Merit, and 106 organisations achieved a Pass. The number of successful entries from India this year was higher than in 2023, when 205 awards were given out to Indian companies. The winners span numerous sectors with significant representation from the construction, manufacturing, oil, gas and mining, and power and utility sectors.

Now in their 64th year, the International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world that have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the scheme’s independent judges their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health during the previous calendar year. The awards also acknowledge organisations that have shown commitment to well-being and mental health at work.

Overall, in 2024, a record 1124 organisations won an International Safety Award, from a total of 1251 applications. The winners were drawn from 49 countries worldwide. 269 organisations were awarded a Distinction, 456 organisations were awarded a Merit and 399 organisations achieved a Pass.

The full list of winners can be seen here.

Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, said, “The British Safety Council applauds all successful organisations on their achievement. Our International Safety Awards recognise the highest achievements of organisations around the world in health, safety and wellbeing. This year, I am thrilled that another record number of organisations have attained that level and won an award.”

The vision of British Safety Council is that no-one should be injured or made ill through their work – anywhere in the world. Achieving this requires more than complying with legislation; it means people committed not only to health and safety but also more and more to workplace wellbeing and impelling others to follow suit, he added.

The long list of winners of the International Safety Awards, demonstrates that a significant number of companies recognise that effective management of health and safety risks is a business growth enabler, benefiting not just employees, but organisations and wider society. By celebrating the achievements of the 1124 winners of the 2024 International Safety Awards and over six decades of improving health and safety standards around the world, British Safety Council encourages other organisations to adopt this approach and place employees’ health, safety and wellbeing at the core of their business.

Blue Dart Expands EV Fleet for a Greener Future on World Environment Day

1st July 2024  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  In a strategic move towards fostering sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, Blue Dart, South Asia’s leading courier and integrated express package distribution company, unveiled an expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) fleet, now boasting over 480 e-vehicles (2,3 & 4 wheelers combined). This initiative underlines Blue Dart’s commitment to environmental stewardship on World Environment Day, aligning closely with the company’s ambitious goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.

The integration of EVs into Blue Dart’s fleet is poised to yield substantial environmental benefits, with an estimated reduction of 15.05 tonnes of CO2 emissions per month. Blue Dart’s proactive participation as a signatory to the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ (CNN) pledge by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) further underscores its commitment to global climate action. The company’s Sustainability Roadmap emphasizes initiatives such as planting over 111,000 trees annually—a measure projected to offset more than 13,320 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually once these trees reach maturity.

EV Fleet

Of the initiative Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart, said, “Blue Dart is driving sustainable logistics in India, paving the path towards a greener future. By integrating electric vehicles into our fleet, we are poised to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and contribute meaningfully to environmental conservation. Our transition to a green fleet demonstrates Blue Dart’s commitment to carbon neutrality and sustainable growth.”

Blue Dart remains dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in its pursuit of innovation while upholding its environmental responsibilities. The company’s adoption of electric vehicles marks a pivotal milestone in its journey towards long-term sustainability objectives, reinforcing its position as an industry leader committed to shaping a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

Bata India Celebrates NINE WEST’s India Launch with a Star-Studded Evening

1st July 2024  New Delhi, Delhi, India  It was a glamorous affair at the exclusive preview of Nine West’s latest collection in the capital hosted by Bata India! This event marks a significant moment as Bata India introduces New York’s renowned footwear and accessories brand, Nine West, to the Indian market. Actor Chitrangda Singh alongside Delhi’s top fashion influencers indulged in a stylishly curated evening as they adorned NINE WEST’s latest styles, brought to India exclusively by Bata.

Speaking at the grand unveiling of the Nine West collection, Deepika Deepti, Head of Marketing, Bata India said, “At Bata, our aim is to bring the best of world’s fashion to India for our discerning customers. Nine West, born in New York City and thriving globally, is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. With its entry in India exclusively in partnership with Bata, we are proud to continue to make truly high fashion & premium styles accessible to all.”

The latest collection is inspired by empowered women who dream, lead & slay. Iconic silhouettes & dainty designs range from sleek metallic stilettos to famed monogram style bags, each article is crafted to complement the fashion-forward women. The latest Nine West collection is now available exclusively at Bata.com and your nearest Bata stores!

Strengthening its portfolio of fashion footwear and accessories, Bata India announced in November 2023 a licensing and manufacturing deal with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) for Nine West winning rights to manufacture, market, and distribute Nine West footwear and accessories across India.

TVS Motor Company’s May 2024 Sales Registers Growth of 12 percent

1st July 2024 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India  TVS Motor Company registered a sales growth of 12% increasing from 330,609 units in May 2023 to 369,914 units in May 2024.

Two-Wheeler

Total two-wheelers registered a growth of 13% with sales increasing from 319,295 units in May 2023 to 359,590 units in May 2024. Domestic two-wheeler registered growth of 7% with sales increasing from 252,690 units in May 2023 to 271,140 units in May 2024.

Motorcycle registered sales growth of 7% with sales increasing from 162,248 units in May 2023 to 173,627 units in May 2024. Scooter sales registered a growth of 20% with sales increasing from 121,156 units in the month of May 2023 to 145,305 units in May 2024.

Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles grew by 4% with sales increasing from 17,953 units in May 2023 to 18,674 units in May 2024.

International Business

The Company’s total exports grew by 27% with sales increasing from 76,607 units in May 2023 to 96,966 units in May 2024. Two-wheeler exports grew by 33% with sales increasing from 66,605 units in May 2023 to 88,450 units in May 2024.

Three-Wheeler

Three-wheelers of the Company registered sales of 10,324 units in May 2024 as against 11,314 units in May 2023.

Royaloak Furniture Inaugurates First Store in Rajasthan

1st July 2024 Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India  Royaloak Furniture, India’s renowned furniture brand, has expanded its presence with the inauguration of its first standalone store in Rajasthan, located in Sri Ganganagar. The new store is the brand’s 170th store in the country, marking its commitment to bringing one-of-a-kind furniture and home decor pieces to customers at accessible prices. Through this expansion, the pan-India furniture brand aims to further its mission of making high-quality, internationally-inspired designs more accessible to Indian customers.

The grand launch event also witnessed the presence and support of several dignitaries, including Mr. Vijai Subramaniam, the Chairman of Royaloak Furniture; Mr. Mathan Subramaniam, Managing Director; Mr. Kiran Chhabria, Franchise Head; Mr. Thammaiah Kotera, Head – VM & NSO, Mr. Parag Gautam, State Head – West & North, and Mr. Yashpal Sahu, Franchise Owner. To further mark the occasion and witness the beginning of a new chapter in Rajasthan, guests were welcomed to the sounds of the local band.

The new store covers an impressive 10,000 square feet and provides customers with the opportunity to shop for premium furniture pieces, ranging from sofas, beds, mattresses, dining tables, and home decor pieces. Offering an expansive range of trendy yet functional furniture, the store will be a one-stop- destination for all office and home furniture essentials.

Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Vijai Subramaniam, Chairman, Royaloak Furniture said, “Today commemorates a remarkable milestone for the entire team at Royaloak, as we not only celebrate the inauguration of our 170th store, but also our entry into the Rajasthan market. We are elated to bring top-quality furniture and home decor pieces at accessible prices to our customers in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. Additionally, we are also grateful to be aligned with partners that share our vision of elevating lifestyles through international furniture. I extend my best wishes to the franchise owners and look forward to assisting customers in curating their ideal homes.”

To cater to customers’ preferences, the store features the unique ‘Country Collection’, which showcases extraordinary furniture options, specifically curated from countries like Italy, America, Malaysia, India, and more. With more than 200 standalone stores nationwide in 116 key locations including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, New Delhi, and Ahmedabad, the brand’s entry into the Rajasthan market is poised to further elevate the homes of customers with sophistication, charm and luxury.