26, Jan 2024
Anurag University’s innovative approach to celebrate India’s 75th Republic Day
Hyderabad, January 26, 2024: Telangana’s first private University, Anurag University celebrated the 75th Republic Day of our country innovatively by launching a unique initiative “Project Expo” showcasing 75 social impact projects.
Disclosing this unveiling immediately after flag hoisting and Republic Day celebrations, Registrar, Prof.Balaji Utla said Science and technology make life easier and more comfortable for humans. They save both time and money and open up new perspectives of understanding. They aid in the advancement of the human race. What could be a better celebration for the 75th Republic Day than creating a stage for students to unveil the next best ideas that solve some of society’s problems?
Earlier speaking to the students immediately after presenting awards to winners in various activities, the registrar said you must be problem solvers and not creators. We don’t want to see you as a country of ranters. Instead, we want you to be problem identifiers and solvers. This ‘Project Expo’ , the first in the series, is an opportunity created for the students to identify the pain points in the society we live in and then propose a solution. This is the prized skill that differentiates you from the rest of the world, he told the students.
Your immediate competition is not your classroom but China, Vietnam, and European nations. Your immediate competition is another country, and you should not allow them to snatch away your opportunities, lunches, and your jobs.
Elaborating on his point Prof. Balaji gave examples of two companies FOXCONN, the world’s largest contract manufacturer of electronics and Apple Inc., an American manufacturer of personal computers, smartphones, tablet computers, computer peripherals, and computer software. FOXCONN, the contract manufacturer of the iPhone in India has a 50 bn US $ market value and Apple Inc has 3 a market value of $3 trillion. Its market value is almost equal to India’s GDP. Apple Is the World’s First $3 Trillion Company. Between both these companies which is more valuable? Prof Balaji asked the gathering.
It was only possible for Apple Inc. to be what it is today through innovation, Intellectual Property and problem-solving ability. So, keep a problem-solving mindset, he told the gathering.
Registrar Prof. Balaji Utla along with the Deans and Heads of the Departments launched the ‘Project Expo’ at the respective departments of the college.
Speaking about ‘Project Expo’, which will be an annual affair after that, Prof Balaji said, I gave all the departments an almost impossible task for this project at the last August 15 celebrations. In response to my call, they have come out with 160 plus ideas of which some 120 are shortlisted. All these are now being exhibited. It has 75 major ideas. These will be showcased to the public from the 29th, he added.
Some of these projects include the Smart EV Campus Mobility Car, an Automatic Motorised Cover for two and four-wheelers, Smart Toilets, Anurag Operating Systems(AOS) on the lines of the Windows Operating System; Solar Smart Dustbin; Anurag GPT; an Image Caption Generator; A Smart Chair and others
Smart EV Campus Mobility Car was an attraction at the campus as it was ferrying VIPs, Guests and others and making campus mobility effortless and smooth. Developed by students of EEE, this EV carries three plus one and a driver. It is a five-seater with 1200 kgs motor capacity. It has a body weight of 450 kg and a load bearing of 750 kg. It had a test ride of over 100 km on the campus already without any major problems. It is fitted with a lithium-ion battery and a Smart Battery Management System. One charge can enable 80 km of travel within the campus. It is made from scrap, Nanya electric parts, steel rods and fitted with Auto suspension. The chassis was designed and developed with local help. The idea of the team behind the development is to propose this as the best Campus EV Mobility Vehicle. The invention has received accolades. They made this vehicle for Rs 1.8 lakh rupees investment in one and a half months. The 12-member team worked on it.
Smart Shelter Cover for Two, Three and Four Wheelers is another attraction. The students named it Automatic Motorized Cover for the Vehicle. It is a multipurpose cover. Students of ECE have conceptualized it. It is easy to use, smart, foldable and multipurpose. It is fitted with sensors. They have used PVC Pipes, SMPS, Window Motor, Micro Controller. They spent Rs 12000/- to build it. Six team members worked on it for a month.
Computer Science students of Anurag developed Anurag Operating Systems(AOS) on the lines of the Windows Operating System. Microsoft Windows is a commercial operating system and purchasing licenses for Windows can add to the overall cost. Although Microsoft Windows has made great improvements in reliability in recent years, it is still considered less reliable than Linux. Anurag Operating System was an attempt to overcome shortcomings in Microsoft Windows and make it more accessible at least cost, said the students associated with the project.
Some of the other ideas or projects on display were Smart toilets for promoting better hygiene by reducing the need for manual contact and ensuring a cleaner toilet environment. It also incorporates water-saving technologies and Image caption generation using deep reinforcement learning. This will enable to generate captions from any image with high accuracy
Anurag University is a private University. It is the first private university in the state of Telangana. It is located in Venkatapur, Medchal-Malkajgiri district. It offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral Programs through its Schools of Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Nursing and Medical Sciences.
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25, Jan 2024
Ugro Capital Announces Financial Results
Mumbai, January 25, 2024: U GRO Capital, a DataTech NBFC and India’s largest Co-lender in the MSME segment, today announced its robust financial performance for the Quarter and Nine-month Period ended 31st December 2023, marking a historic achievement as the company enters the prestigious Billion Dollar AUM Club.
Brief Financial Snapshot
The Company continued its growth momentum in the third quarter of FY24 with AUM of INR 8,364 Cr (as on Dec’23), up 64% compared to Dec’22. This surge can be attributed to its strategic investments in distribution channels, expansive lender base, and a data-centric underwriting model, which together ensure consistent monthly disbursals of over INR 500 Cr.
Financially, U GRO Capital highlighted a Total Income of 751.3 for 9M’24 (up 61% compared to 9M’23), while the figure stood at INR 279.3 Cr for Q3’24, up 47% YoY and 10% QoQ. Furthermore, the PAT for 9M’24 scaled up to INR 86.7 Cr, up 237% YoY and was INR 32.5 Cr for Q3’24, indicating an increase of 148% YoY and 13% QoQ. The robust quarterly performance, alongside the optimal GNPA/NNPA metrics of 2.0%/1.1% on the total AUM, reiterates the sterling quality of UGRO’s portfolio, underscoring a well-structured risk management approach.
U GRO Capital’s distinctive co-lending approach combined with the strategic use of co-lending partnerships with off-book AUM accounting for 45% has significantly propelled this growth trajectory. Further solidifying its reputation in the sector, U GRO Capital’s proprietary underwriting model, GRO Score 3.0, has demonstrated its efficacy. This strategic model, along with collaborations with over 10 co-lending partners, 55 lenders, 40 fintechs, and 500 GRO partners, facilitates data-driven, tailored financial solutions for more than 67,000 MSMEs across India.
Mr. Shachindra Nath, Founder and Managing Director of U GRO Capital said, “At U GRO Capital, our journey is defined by continuous innovation, dedicated to reshaping financial sector standards. Today, we proudly announce surpassing INR 8300 crores in AUM, entering the Billion Dollar AUM Club. This accomplishment reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and delivering unmatched financial solutions. Committed to boosting India’s economic growth, we aspire to build a significant institution for small business financing. With ambitious FY24 goals, we are strategically poised to achieve them through innovative strategies, collaborations, and a steadfast commitment to sustainable entrepreneurship. U GRO Capital offers an attractive opportunity for investors seeking enduring growth and robust returns.”
Key performance highlights for Q3’ and 9M’FY24
Growth, Expansion and Portfolio quality
- AUM of INR 8,364 Cr as on Dec’23 (up 64% YoY and 10% QoQ)
- INR 1,552 Cr of Net Loans originated in Q3’FY24 (up 33% YoY and 5% QoQ) and INR 4,311 Cr of Net Loans originated in 9M’FY24 (up 35% compared to 9M’FY23).
- Total Income stood at INR 279.3 Cr for Q3’FY24 (up 47% YoY and 10% QoQ) and INR 751.3 Cr in 9M’FY24 (up 61% compared to 9M’FY23)
- Net Total Income stood at INR 162.6 Cr for Q3’FY24 (up 51% YoY and 10% QoQ) and INR 436.5 Cr in 9M’FY24 (up 66% compared to 9M’FY23)
- PBT increased to INR 46.4 Cr in Q3’FY24 (up 109% YoY and 14% QoQ) and INR 122.8 Cr in 9M’FY24 (up 145% compared to 9M’FY23)
- PAT increased to INR 32.5 Cr in Q3’FY24 (up 148% YoY and 13% QoQ) and INR 86.7 Cr in 9M’FY24 (up 237% compared to 9M’FY23)
- GNPA / NNPA as on Dec’23 stood at 2.0% /1.1% (as a % of Total AUM)
- Over 67k customers as on Dec’23
- 104 branches (as on Dec’23)
Liability and Liquidity Position
- Total lender count stood at 58 as on Dec’23
- Total Debt stood at INR 4,173 Cr as on Dec’23, and overall debt-to-equity ratio was 3.0x
- Healthy capital position with CRAR of 22.3% (as on Dec’23)
25, Jan 2024
Check Point Software Levels Up Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Cybersecurity Capabilities
25th January 2024, New Delhi, India: Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced its collaboration with Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, a prominent healthcare provider in India, to bolster cybersecurity across the hospital’s robust IT infrastructure. Their large IT infrastructure comprises 300 virtual servers, 75 physical servers, virtual databases, and 2,500 endpoints. Check Point’s Harmony and Quantum solutions will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive protection against sophisticated cyber threats for Kokilaben, established as one of India’s most advanced and highly specialized care facilities.
As per Check Point Research (CPR), in 2022, the healthcare industry in India saw the maximum number of cyberattacks among all sectors, with an organization being attacked 1,866 times per week on average, making this sector one of the most vulnerable verticals in the country. As a major healthcare provider entrusted with enormous amounts of sensitive patient information, Kokilaben adheres to stringent data protection standards, including India’s National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) and the International Joint Commission (JC).
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital’s proactive approach involves replacing its manual data aggregation process, previously from multiple firewalls, email and endpoints with an AI-powered, centralized system to streamline workflows and optimize resources efficiently. This was addressed by Check Point’s Maestro Hyperscale Network Security, fueled by AI and big-data threat intelligence that has revolutionized threat identification, patch application, and remediation. This includes providing the hospital with visibility into open ports, empowering them to remediate vulnerabilities independently. Additionally, Maestro scales the Check Point Quantum Security Gateways on demand, maximizing appliance capacity to meet the hospital’s dynamic workload requirements. The hospital has also deployed Check Point Harmony Endpoint, enhancing endpoint security without compromising performance, thus increasing productivity and reducing user friction. In the next phase, the hospital aims to implement Check Point Email & Collaboration to fortify email security.
This consolidated approach empowers the hospital’s security team to maximize their security posture, as all data is now accessible through a unified dashboard, optimizing operational efficiency and productivity. As a result, the hospital can scale security operations cost-effectively, keeping pace with its growing digital infrastructure.
Srinivasan Raman, Chief Information Security Officer at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, expressed, “Since onboarding Check Point, we’ve had virtually no security issues. Check Point’s 30-year legacy of innovation and exceptional service has given us complete peace of mind, knowing that our sensitive patient data is protected against the latest cyber threats.”
He added, “The Check Point support team provided invaluable guidance throughout the technology transition, ensuring a smooth deployment that met our unique requirements. With minimal ramp-up time, our security team was fully trained to identify and remediate security gaps, enabling us to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture. We are delighted to integrate and use Check Point’s industry-leading solutions and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future.”
Sundar Balasubramanian, Managing Director at Check Point Software Technologies, India & SAARC said, “At Check Point, we are dedicated to empowering our customers to navigate through the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. This partnership underscores our commitment to providing advanced and comprehensive security solutions, ensuring the security and resilience of critical healthcare infrastructure. We are proud to support Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital’s mission of delivering world-class healthcare by securing their digital assets and aiding them in achieving operational excellence.”
25, Jan 2024
Tridhaatu Morya unleashes unprecedented Republic Day Flash Sale Offer
Mumbai, January 25, 2024: Tridhaatu Morya, a project of Tridhaatu Realty a leading real estate developer from Mumbai has come up with an exciting offer for home buyers, on the occasion of Republic Day. This offer is valid only for January 26, 2024, wherein home buyers buying an apartment at this project are entitled to a rebate of INR 26 lakh off. This flash offer is for a duration of 26 hours and valid only for the first 26 customers.
This revolutionary flash sale is designed to provide an incredible advantage to the first 26 homebuyers, with an opportunity to enjoy substantial savings when investing in their dream home. A 2 BHK home comes at a starting price of INR 2.09 crores and home buyers can leverage this unique offer to reduce their investment and enjoy significant savings.
“This flash sale is a testament to providing unmatched value to homebuyers. This limited-time offer is expected to generate significant interest, so prospective homebuyers are urged to act swiftly to secure their place among the first 26 customers” says, Mr. Pritam Chivukula, Co-Founder & Director, Tridhaatu Realty. Tridhaatu Morya Chembur welcomes all aspiring homeowners to join in this extraordinary celebration of Republic Day and embark on a journey towards luxury living, added Mr. Chivukula.
Tridhaatu Morya is divided into two phases. Phase 1 comprises 220 units, in configuration of 1 & 2 BHK apartments measuring in size from 477 sq ft to 724 sq ft. The second phase of the project will consist of larger 2 & 3 BHK configured apartments, with sizes ranging from 728 sq ft to 1008 sq ft, comprising a total of 105 units. This project is well designed with provisions for Jodi flats, which allow residents the flexibility to expand their living spaces as per their individual and family requirements.
Tridhaatu Morya is strategically located and just 5 minutes away from the Eastern Freeway; Santacruz Chembur Link Road (SCLR) is 4 kilometers away, and the Monorail Chembur Station is 2 minutes away. In addition, the Eastern Freeway connects to south Mumbai while the SCLR and the new BKC Connector offers connectivity to BKC and other areas across the western suburbs. The project is approximately 9 kilometers away from Navi Mumbai. Moreover, the Mumbai International Airport is about 13 kilometers from the project, making convenience the project’s hallmark.
25, Jan 2024
Projections Indicate that by 2030, at Least Half of Fortune 500 Companies May Have a Chief Impact Officer,
New Delhi, 25th January 2024: Aspire Impact, under the aegis of the Impact Future Project (IFP), a thought-leadership platform supported by global tech giant Capgemini, has launched a groundbreaking report on the evolving role of Chief Impact Officers and their potential influence on organizations. This research publication is a first-of-its kind effort to understand, define, and champion adoption of this crucial C-suite role.
As a comprehensive deep dive into the Chief Impact Officer’s role, the report features direct voices and opinions from 25 global ESG, Sustainability, and Impact leaders from varied organization types and sectors across 10 countries and 6 continents. The thorough inquiry offered 12+ insights and trends based on responses to an online survey and a series of in-depth interviews, which explored the need, readiness, role, skills, key performance indicators, and future prospect of the role.
As we approach pivotal milestones like 2030 and, subsequently, the 2050 goals, the role of a Chief Impact Officer emerges as crucial. As each Chief Impact Officer contributes to transformative solutions within their organizations, a network of socially conscious leadership should emerge that is collectively equipped to steer capitalism towards a more responsible and sustainable path.
Organizations must heed the following key implications: Firstly, there is an urgent need for organizations to recognize, prioritize, and formalize the Chief Impact Officer role—an imperative supported by 95% of survey respondents. Secondly, appointment of Chief Impact Officers are driven by an investor-led movement, with a growing demand for transparency and disclosures on ESG, Sustainability, and Impact data and its linkage to financial performance. Thirdly, above all else, this role demands collaboration and consensus-building, given the possibility of encountering opposition from other CXOs, an apprehension highlighted by as many as 67% of the participants. Many participants in the research believed in and pressed the necessity to derive authority from the CEO and the Board.
Delving further into the expectations and responsibilities associated with this position, the research reveals a notable transformative trend. 33% of respondents recognize the triple bottom line as a critical focus, with a substantial emphasis (52%) on integrating Impact into corporate values and culture. Chief Impact Officers play pivotal roles in developing long-term transformation plans for total impact performance, achieving net-zero/circularity/SDG targets, and measuring and managing overall impact.
The report underscores the imperative for CIOs to possess a profound understanding of the interplay between ESG, Sustainability, and Impact to formulate effective strategies that lead to positive organizational and societal outcomes. Additionally, the report emphasizes the need for extensive research, ample content, and pedagogy to prepare existing CSOs/ESG Heads, enabling them to confidently transition to the role of Chief Impact Officer and guide their boards and corporations into the era of Impact Capitalism and Impact Accounting.
Amit Bhatia, Founder & CEO, Aspire Impact, emphasized the urgency of creating the Chief Impact Officer role, stating, “While 42% of Fortune Global 500 companies have made commitments to reduce emissions by 2030 and 25% have adopted net-zero targets, only a handful have a Chief Impact Officer.
There cannot be a better time to push a stronger business case for creating this role and thus a new cadre of protagonists who can catalyze, inspire, integrate, and orchestrate impact.” Expressing contentment with the research findings, Corey Glickman, CEO of Ecostart and Founder of Greenman Black (formerly Partner, Head of Sustainability & Design (ESG) at Infosys), highlighted its particular significance for the Indian corporate landscape. “ The role of the Chief Impact Officer (CIO) is gaining prominence in the corporate world as companies increasingly recognize the importance of sustainability and social impact. The CIO is responsible for ensuring that the company’s operations align with its social and environmental goals. The evolving role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is central to the integration of material ESG issues into corporate strategy. The rise of the CIO role is a natural progression of this trend, as companies seek to create long-term value by aligning their business practices with their social and environmental goals.”
Sangeeta Robinson, Chief Sustainability Officer, PVR Limited, expressed her delight at being part of this research and said “Sustainable Value Creation is a journey not a destination. It is a journey of continual improvement. The impact you create in year one becomes your baseline for the next. This is why I believe that leading Sustainability requires not just skills and qualification, but passion too.”
Harpreet Ghai, Director, Knowledge Development, Aspire Impact, and co-author of the publication said, “Those who can proactively negotiate these challenges and conjure up initiatives to create green pathways for their companies, won’t be wizards with magic wands, but 21st century transformation leaders, aka the new Corporate Sherpas, or Chief Impact Officers.”
ESG, Sustainability, and Impact leaders interviewed included Anirban Ghosh, Head, Centre for Sustainability, Mahindra University (formerly Chief Sustainability Officer, Mahindra Group); Kumar Anurag Pratap, Vice President, CSR, Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd.; Aradhana Lal, Senior Vice President, Sustainability & ESG, Lemon Tree Hotels; Dr. Arvind Bodhankar, Executive Director & Chief Risk Officer, Dalmia Bharat; Carlos Enrique Cavelier Lozano, Dream Coordinator & President, Alqueria; Carla Duprat, Director for Sustainability, Grupo Camargo; Corey Glickman, Co- Founder and Partner Strategy & Consulting, EcoStart Ventures Inc, and Founder, Greenman Black LLC (formerly Partner, Head of Sustainability & Design (ESG) at Infosys); Denise Hills, Board member, UN SDG Pioneer, ESG and Sustainability Advisor (formerly Global Sustainability Director, Natura&Co); Désirée Lucchese, Head of Ethics and Impact, U Ethical Investors; Ellen Martin, Chief Impact Officer, Circulate Capital; Fernando Cortes McAllister, Vice President, CSR, Grupo Bolivar; Giuliana Ortega, Sustainability Director, Raia Drogasil; Dr. James Robey, Executive VP, Global Head of Environmental Sustainability, Capgemini; Jill Weise, Vice Chair and Managing Director, Kroll; João Figueira, Chief Strategy Officer, Betterfly; Jyotin S Kutty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Tata Motors Ltd.; Milind Mungale, Advisor, Information Security and Technology NSDL (formerly EVP & Chief Impact Officer, Protean eGov) ; Nana Yaa Ofori-Koree, Head of Partnerships, Sustainability and CSR, Fidelity Bank Ghana; Octavio Rocha, Chief Impact Officer, New Ventures; Prabodha Acharya, Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Group; Pratyush Panda, Head ESG, LTIMindtree; Sabina Curatolo, Senior Director Impact, Breakthrough Victoria (formerly Partner & Head of Impact, Bridges Australia); Sangeeta Robinson, Chief Sustainability Officer, PVR INOX Limited; Viiveck Verma, Founder and CEO, Upsurge Global; and Zarmeen Pavri, Co-Founder and General Partner, SDGx. Guest Contributors included Swapnil Joshi, Director, Sustainability & Design (Smart Spaces), Infosys; and Radha Sule, Deputy Vice President, Corporate Sustainability, Tata Capital.
Prominent figures at the launch event who delivered keynote addresses included well-known names like Vineet Rai, Founder, Aavishkaar Capital; Kieron Boyle, Chief Executive, Impact Investing Institute, UK; Tatiana Glad, Executive Director, Impact Hub Network; and Kumar Anurag Pratap, Vice President & CSR Leader, Capgemini. Capgemini has been dedicated to supporting Aspire in conducting ground-breaking research within the impact economy ecosystem since 2020, showcasing their commitment to advancing research initiatives in this field.
25, Jan 2024
Nehal Chudasama shares some behind the scene moments
Mumbai, January 25, 2024: Amazon miniTV- Amazon’s free video streaming service has excelled at romantic comedies with some of the best web series and films. The free video streaming service announced another rom-com series, Badi Heroine Banti Hai. The story gives us a glimpse into the life of a young and ambitious girl – Kajal from Ludhiana, who comes to Bombay to intern at the famous fashion firm Veer Singhania Designs. Little did she know that on her first day on the job, she got fired by Advait Singhania, the company’s owner. On that fateful day, both Veer Singhania and Advait were taken by surprise when Veer Singhania’s recently departed father, in his last will, designated her as the company’s heir. As a result, due to their radically different personalities, Kajal and Advait’s paths have been deeply entwined in a game of love and blame.
Nehal Chudasama who plays the character of Anastasia in the series, shares some BTS moments from the set, here’s what she said, “I am a fun-loving person, so on set I would be chaotic, jump here and there and talk to people. And while all of these things, I had hurt myself in my vanity and got my nose bruised and everybody started panicking. They were really helpful but it was a deep bruise, so I couldn’t shoot for 4-5 days because I wanted my skin to heal. Eventually, everyone came and met me. I shot on the same day, despite the challenge, we successfully filmed the important outdoor scenes, utilizing a location reserved exclusively for that day. So, I somehow managed to shoot some of the scenes, it was horrible but beautiful at the same time, a bittersweet experience for me on sets.”
The beauty pageant titleholder further went ahead and added her experience working with her co-stars saying, “It was truly wonderful, I share a strong bond with each of them. They were very adaptable, kind, and jolly without any negativity. Their helpful and fun-loving attitude made the experience truly brilliant.”
Created by Gul Khan, Badi Heroine Banti Hai features Prerna Lisa, Rajeev Siddhartha, Nehal Chudasama, and Utkarsh Kohli in pivotal roles. The series is streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV for free, available on Amazon’s shopping app, on Fire TV, and Play Store.
25, Jan 2024
Hafele’s J34MCST Combi Microwave Steam Oven
When it comes to a healthy diet, steamed-cooked food is your best choice. Steam cooking preserves the nutrients, moisture, texture, and the natural flavours of the food, and when combined with other cooking methods, gives you meals that are both healthy and delicious and gets prepared in less time.
Combining the power of steam with convection oven, microwave, and grill, Häfele’s state-of-the-art combi microwave steam oven, the J34MCST, opens up the doors to cooking a variety of delicacies that are flavourful and healthy. This combi oven allows you to cook faster than the traditional cooking methods, uses less oil, and preserves the nutrients and moisture in the food. The various combi modes along with preprogrammed menus allow you to cook anything from vegetables, meats, poultry and seafood to rice, pasta and pastries, conveniently and quickly. With its versatility, efficiency and ability to help you create tasty, nutritious meals for your family, this built-in combi microwave steam oven is a great investment for any home, particularly those with limited kitchen space.
25, Jan 2024
Samsung India Ties Up with Blinkit to Deliver Galaxy S24 Series in 10 Minutes in Select Cities
Bengaluru, India – January 25, 2024 – Samsung, India’s largest electronics company, today announced a tie-up with quick-commerce platform Blinkit to deliver its recently launched Galaxy S24 series in India. Customers in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai can order Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones on Blinkit and get the phone delivered in less than 10 minutes.
Customers buying the Galaxy S24 series on Blinkit can avail an instant cashback of INR 5000 if the purchase is done through HDFC Bank credit card.
The tie-up with Blinkit will help Samsung cater to the huge demand for its flagship S24 series in India. Samsung has secured record pre-bookings for Galaxy S24 series, making it the most successful S series ever. More than 250,000 customers in India pre-booked a Galaxy S24 smartphone in just three days since January 18.
The ’Made in India’ Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones come with Live Translate, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Note Assist and Transcript Assist features. AI built into Samsung Keyboard can also translate messages in real-time in 13 languages, including Hindi. In the car, Android Auto will automatically summarize incoming messages and suggest relevant replies and actions.
Galaxy S24 comes with gesture-driven ‘Circle to Search feature’. Users can circle, highlight, scribble on, or tap anything on Galaxy S24’s screen to see helpful, high-quality search results. For certain searches, generative AI-powered overviews can provide helpful information and context pulled together from across the web.
Galaxy S24 series’ ProVisual Engine is a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools that transform image capturing abilities and maximize creative freedom. The Quad Tele System on Galaxy S24 Ultra now comes with a new 5x optical zoom lens that works with the 50MP sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x, 3x, 5x to 10x.
The new Instant Slow-mo can generate additional frames based on movements to smoothly slow down action-packed moments for a more detailed look. Super HDR reveals lifelike previews before the shutter is ever pressed.
Galaxy S24 series continues Samsung’s commitment to extending the product lifecycle, offering seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates to help users reliably experience the optimized performance of their Galaxy devices for even longer.
25, Jan 2024
Godrej & Boyce enables automated calibration services for Anechoic Chamber
Bengaluru, 25th January 2024: Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business, Godrej Lawkim Motors introduced a fully automated setup for EMI/EMC (Electromagnetic Interference / Electromagnetic Compatibility) Anechoic Chamber Calibration, which reduces turnaround time by 50% compared to manual calibration. This cutting-edge technology enables recording values in a fraction of a second, setting the stage for efficiency and accuracy in calibration processes.
The implementation of automated calibration brings about a substantial elevation in measurement accuracy, especially vital in precision-focused sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and automotive. The consistent performance of the chamber, guided by automated processes, not only streamlines various functions such as research, development, and quality control but also ensures seamless alignment with stringent compliance standards, surpassing industry-specific requisites. This innovation fosters confidence in data reliability and also translates to significant cost savings by preventing errors and rework, ultimately supporting advancements in research and development activities within the electromagnetic compatibility domain.
Xercsis Marker, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Lawkim Motors, says, “Anechoic chamber calibration is about leveraging technical accuracy to increase efficiency and minimize turn-around-time and embodies our commitment to elevate industry standards. Integration of this technology improves precision and reshapes the way in which customers can accelerate their supply chains. By ensuring meticulous setups, we are delivering quality services and setting a new standard of excellence across industries.”
The business is at the forefront of innovation by incorporating digitally signed web-based certificates, implementing automated calibration selectively, and exploring new frontiers in industries like solar panels and advanced battery technologies. With expertise extending to sectors such as aerospace, solar panels, and cutting-edge battery technologies, Godrej Lawkim Motors has leveraged strategic automation to achieve an impressive 300% reduction in turnaround times, enabling rapid calibration at a rate of 100 points per minute while eliminating typing errors. With over 32,000 medical instruments calibrated for hospitals across major metro cities, Tier 1 & Tier 2 cities, the company also extends its services to overseas customers in South Asia and the Middle East through Onsite Calibration.
25, Jan 2024
Delhivery announces deployment of OS1 for Akshaya Patra
Gurgaon, 25th Jan 2024: Delhivery Ld, India’s largest integrated supply chain services provider, has announced the operationalization of its OS1 stack with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, world’s largest NGO-run school feeding programme and the implementing arm of the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan. The foundation has piloted the deployment of DispatchOne application to execute and track meal distribution from its centralized kitchens to partner schools. DispatchOne is currently operational across five cities: Bhubaneswar, Puducherry, Kuppam, Nellore, and Puri. The nationwide rollout, powering nearly 2.1 million meals a day, is expected to be completed by mid-2024.
DispatchOne is Delhivery’s flagship last-mile delivery management solution on the OS1 platform. Available in India and the US, the self-service, SaaS solution enables enterprises and SMEs to seamlessly execute planned and on-demand distribution operations. Delhivery also plans to expand the OS1 product suite with an end-to-end Transportation Management System that will be available later this year.
With DispatchOne, Akshaya Patra will be able to maintain real-time tracking and visibility of the entire delivery process from central kitchens to partner schools and optimize resource allocation by delivering to multiple locations and reducing transit times through DispatchOne’s route optimization capabilities.
“Given our scale of operations across 72 cities and 24,000 schools, achieving operational efficiency on major focus areas. With DispatchOne’s advanced capabilities, we aim to deliver meals to children more effectively and with greater transparency”, said Saanil Bhaskaran, COO at The Akshaya Patra Foundation. “This shall further strengthen the cost reduction efforts and allow us to channel our resources towards serving more schools that require our support,” he added.
Kapil Bharti, CTO and Co-founder, Delhivery said, “At Delhivery, we believe cutting-edge technology must power solutions to complex supply chain and logistics challenges. OS1 allows us to bring our logistics technology expertise to support Akshaya Patra’s crucial mission of providing food to millions of school children daily. We are humbled to partner with the Foundation, as this has enabled us to deploy our technology towards creating positive social impact.”
