3, Apr 2023
Tumbledry in India set to launch 2000 live stores by 2026
New Delhi, April 03 – Tumbledry, the largest laundry service provider in India, has achieved the milestone of 500+ stores in 180+ cities, becoming the best franchisee business to grow on such a scale in 3 years. The company has also announced plans to open 300 stores in tier 2 and 3 cities in 2023 to strengthen its presence in India and target the masses.
Tumbledry has been successful in disrupting the Indian laundry services market by providing a superior customer experience and offering a wide range of services at affordable prices. The company has achieved exponential growth in recent years and is confident about reaching revenue of INR 100 crores in FY 23-24. To support its growth plans, Tumbledry is planning to invest heavily in hiring and training manpower. The company has launched Tumbledry Laundry Manpower Academy as the first step in this mission. Tumbledry is the only laundry brand that
has an in-house training academy for hiring, training, and employing manpower in the laundry industry.
Tumbledry is also planning to enter the shoe and bag cleaning industry to expand its services further.
In addition to this, Tumbledry is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience and is investing heavily in technology to increase ease and convenience for customers. The company plans to introduce tools like a WhatsApp chatbot, an enhanced customer mobile app, and other innovative solutions for its customers.
Tumbledry has also entered into collaboration with giants like LG and Electrolux to smoothen machine supplies for stores. With its latest outlets in Meghalaya and Daman and Diu, Tumbledry is now present in all states and Union Territories in India.
Speaking about the company’s growth, Mr. Gaurav Nigam, Founder & Director, Tumbledry said, “We are excited about the exponential growth that Tumbledry has achieved. We are committed to providing the best laundry services to our customers and are constantly innovating to make our services more accessible and convenient. We are confident that our investments in technology, manpower, and collaborations with industry leaders will help us achieve our growth targets and continue to disrupt the Indian laundry services market.”
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3, Apr 2023
Sachin, Spinny and an enviable boys trip ft. cricket legends Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh
Mumbai, April 032023: As a part of its brand narrative “Go Far”, Spinny, a full-stack used car buying and selling platform in India, has launched its IPL campaign featuring its strategic investor and squad captain Sachin Tendulkar, along with other legends, Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh. The films will be released during the IPL 2023, scheduled to take place between March 31 to May 28, 2023. The campaig is about how people go far for love, for
dreams, or for themselves and in the true IPL spirit, for their squad. ‘Go Far For Your Squad’ is about the legends taking a road trip in a Spinny SUV. A boy’s trip all cricket lovers would do anything to be a part of.
Talking about the films and his association with Spinny, Sachin Tendulkar said, “Spinny strives to offer delightful car buying and selling experiences through the timeless values of trust, transparency, and integrity. Being a passionate car lover, it has been wonderful working with the team on campaigns that reflect the warm emotions behind car ownership and driving. This time, we decided to take Yuvraj and Anil with us on a memorable trip. We had a great time shooting the films, and I hope these rekindle memories about friendship and togetherness amongst the audience.”
Speaking on the campaign, Founder & CEO of Spinny, Niraj Singh, said, “We believe in life and in your choices. All customers should be able to buy a car that they actually, really want to buy, that they know would make them happy. We’re taking forward the brand story, Go Far across internal and external touch points including the IPL campaign. IPL is all about team spirit, entertainment, and supporting your players and teams. We wanted this feeling to be expressed in a fun, light-hearted way that connects with our customers while enjoying their favorite games, this season. Go far for your squad calls out to support your teams, your choices, and the ones who matter. All about being a team player, doing what others want, and going far for the squad, as Sachin Tendulkar took his boys on a road trip. With Spinny, we’d go that extra mile, go far at every step to make it happen for each of our customers, including Sachin Tendulkar and his squad. A car is a special purchase for a home and our endeavor is to make it extra special for each of our customers.”
The films are conceptualized by Tanya Mahendru, Spinny’s creative partner. “For IPL, we wanted to stitch a narrative with our OG legends. While the young ones strive to make it big this season, these three boys do the opposite – they take a road trip, make new memories outside the world of cricket; the car is a facilitator and a spectator on this boys trip. We wanted to show them all in a never before seen light – more real, bantering, unrestrained and doing little things for the squad.The essence of Go far for your squad is about being a team player, one with the spirit ofsport and also friendship.”
The films are produced by Tiger Baby and speaking about the campaign, Zoya Akhtar, Founder Tiger Baby, said, “This is Tiger Baby’s first commercial ad film and we couldn’t have been happier than it being a collaboration with Spinny. As a studio we aim to tell stories and entertain across all formats and this campaign helped set that up beautifully. We’re looking forward to more such collaborations.”
“It was refreshing to find a concept that was fun and aimed to make its audiences smile. And for us the only way to do that was to have fun shooting and to make sure our cricketing legends felt the same way. So we did. And I hope audiences are able to get in on it!,” adds Arjun Varain Singh, the director of the films.
The Go Far series in its first ad film featured Sachin Tendulkar, Spinny’s brand ambassador & strategic investor, and the brand recreated Sachin’s very first car, a bayers blue Maruti 800. In this film, Sachin goes out and about in the car, which the cricket icon loves the most along with films that explored the extraordinary spirit of ordinary people to go far for dreams, and love and to come together to create moments that matter.
3, Apr 2023
Satyajeet Tambe to start Youth Information Centres in 5 Districts
April 03 2023 MLC Satyajeet Tambe will develop Youth Information Centres (YIC) in five districts of the Nashik division in order to provide a single-window system which will greatly aid and empower the youth in their life prospects. This comes in the wake of Tambe’s speech in the legislative council concerning the lack of a dedicated youth development department.
Recently, Tambe demanded funds for the youth information centre for the Nashik division. Accordingly, the Maharashtra government has approved funds to set up state-of-the-art information centres. Rs 1 crore each has been allotted to Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar districts while funds for Nashik and Ahmednagar districts will be sanctioned soon. Notably, Tambe had promised in his manifesto about introducing such centres in his constituency.
The centre will be a one-stop solution for the youth wherein they can get access to all information across the world regarding jobs and opportunities available as well as benefits that they can avail of through Central or state government schemes. The unit will also provide guidance to the youth in their field of interest and help them as to how and where to seek the right opportunities. The centre will also include amenities such as co-working space, reading rooms, and libraries among other amenities.
Notably, Tambe has, in the first few months of his tenure, managed to not only extract funds but also take concrete steps towards improving his constituency. Of those, Rs 95 lakh has been allotted to Nandurbar district of which Rs 75 lakh are for the library and reading room, whereas Rs 20 lakh is for digitisation of the corporation library. Moreover, Rs 50 lakhs have been allotted for Kusumagraj Marathi Language Studies Centre in Nashik district and Rs 50 lakh have been approved for a model school in the district. Additionally, Rs 55 lakh is allotted for a revival of the competitive studies centre in Ahmednagar district.
“At present, in a state as huge and as rich with youth power as Maharashtra, there is still no specific and independent youth welfare department. There is no dedicated office for youth as well. In such a situation, the youth information centre will prove to be a game-changer,” said Satyajeet Tambe, adding, “Along with this, we have funds approved for Nashik, Ahmednagar and Nandurbar districts for various other projects which will give a much-needed fillip. All efforts will be to bring in maximum funds and ensure the progress of the Nashik division.”
3, Apr 2023
Relief for homebuyers as Maha Govt maintains status quo on ready reckoner rates for FY24
Homebuyers in Maharashtra can breathe a sigh of relief as the state government has decided to not raise the ready reckoner (RR) rates in the state for FY 2023-24. This means that the home buyers will not see any increase in property prices due to ready reckoner rates for a year.
Here are a few comments from the real estate experts:
Mr. Sandeep Runwal – President, NAREDCO Maharashtra
“We appreciate the state government’s decision to not raise the ready reckoner rates in the state for 2023 -24. This is a positive step taken by the government which will help improve market sentiments; and was the need of the hour with property prices on an upswing. Also, we hope the government can actually reduce the ready reckoner rates which will bring the cost of homes down and will be a big benefit to the home buyer.”
Mr. Kaushal Agarwal –– Chairman, The Guardians Real Estate Advisory
“The Maharashtra government’s decision to call off the RR rate hike could have far-reaching effects on the state’s real estate market. This decision not only provides developers and property buyers with a sigh of relief, but also contributes to the property market’s stability and affordability. The government has signalled its commitment to supporting the growth of the real estate industry, which is one of the key drivers of economic activity in the state, by maintaining the RR rates unchanged. Furthermore, this move is expected to boost consumer confidence and improve property market sentiment, encouraging more investments and transactions.”
Mr. Pritam Chivukula, Co-founder & Director, Tridhaatu Realty and Treasurer, CREDAI MCHI
“We welcome the state government’s decision to not increase the RR rates. Home buyers will have much to cheer about given that property prices will not go up as for now. This move will improve market sentiments which were presently low, given rising property prices. Now, we can expect more and more home buyers to come forward and buy their home before any further increase in property rates.”
Mr. Manoj Patwal, Founder & MD, BetterServ Ventures Pvt. Ltd
“This is a good move by the state government by holding the ready reckoner rates and not increasing it, as was expected. This will bring a sigh of relief to home buyers who have been burdened by regular property price hikes. This decision of the government will go a long way in building home buyer confidence and creating a congenial environment for growth of the housing sector.”
The Ready Reckoner Rates play a crucial role in determining the stamp duty and registration charges that need to be paid by the buyer while purchasing a property. They are determined based on various factors such as location, infrastructure, amenities, and demand for the area. The rates vary from one area to another, and within an area, they may differ for different types of properties, such as residential, commercial, and industrial.
3, Apr 2023
PM Narendra Modi urges youngsters to actively participate in National Inter College Crossword Contest ( NICE ) 2023 organised by AICTE
New Delhi, 3 April 2023 To boost the intellectual potential and explore the possibilities of university and college students, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has started the process of conducting the second edition of National Inter College Crossword Campaign (NICE). The online/offline competition to be held in three phases will be conducted from March to August. For this, free registration has started.
Students from recognized colleges and universities in the country can appear in NIC-23. The current edition is being organized in collaboration with National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) New Delhi and Xtra-C. The crossword competition will be conducted in hybrid offline/online. It has also grown in scope by including a mock round to prepare the participants mentally for the competition. In this regard, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on the NICE 2023 campaign saying that it will attract youth, especially crossword enthusiasts.
Professor TG Sitaram, Chairman AICTE, said,” We are thankful to our visionary honorable PM Shri Narendra Modi who has urged the youngsters to actively participate in large numbers for NICE 2023. He is a role model for millions of our youth and i am sure we will see a record number of students registering for this event.
He further said that this event will ignite the minds of youngsters in a creative way.
Giving the details about NICE 2023, AICTE Vice Chairman Dr. Abhay Jere said, ” there will be a mock exercise on April 2 to familiarize the students with the competition pattern. This will be followed by four competitive online rounds on four consecutive Sundays on April 9, 16, 23, and 30.”
Clues about the Crossword will be posted every Sunday at 10.30 am IST at – www nice.cryticsingh.com for users and the app on NICE-22. The solution has to be submitted on the same day by 17.00 hours IST. The student with the fastest and correct solution will be given 1000 marks. The scores will proceed in descending order based on the time taken and the accuracy of the solution.
Stage-2 competition will be on offline mode. The top two performers from the participating institutes will form two-member teams to represent the institutes in the zonal round.
There will be two rounds for each zone. In the preliminary written round, a maximum of 50 teams from the participating institutes belonging to the zone will compete at a designated host institute. The top six performing teams will be shortlisted for the on-stage Zonal Finals.
Stage-3 will have five zones, North, South, West, East, and Northeast. The top three teams from each zone will qualify for the third stage of national finals to be held in Delhi in July-August. The National Finals will consist of two series. Written prelims and an onstage G-20 round, in which all qualifying teams will participate. Quarter-finalists will be selected on the basis of marks in a written round and a G-20 round. After that, there will be the semi-finals and final.
The schedule of phase-1 and 2 will be announced in due course. Member Secretary of AICTE, Prof. Rajeev Kumar said, ” last year NICE was conducted under the objectives of NEP 2020. IIT Delhi won the inaugural edition in 2022. It was followed by IIM Kozhikode at the second position and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore at the third position.”
3, Apr 2023
Sunil Gavaskar, Harbhajan Singh Give Thumbs Up to ‘impact Player’ Rule in Tata Ipl 2023
Bangalore, April 3, 2023: The ‘Impact Player’ in the TATA IPL 2023 has garnered everyone’s attention from the day BCCI announced its introduction in this edition.
In the opening match of TATA IPL 2023 between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, one thing that was on everyone’s mind was how the teams are going to use it and who will be the designated ‘impact players’.
While teams in TATA IPL are taking nascent steps on how to ace it, the experts, meanwhile, have given thumbs up to the ‘Impact Player’ on Star Sports, the official TV broadcasters of TATA IPL. Star Sports emerged as the first choice destination of viewers where they witnessed the celebration of cricket on their television screens with their family and friends.
Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar gave his thumbs up to the new rule introduced by the BCCI as it has increased the curiosity quotient of everyone involved in TATA IPL. The legendary India cricketer believes the teams might need some time to ace this new rule.
While speaking exclusively to Star Sports, the official TV broadcaster of TATA IPL, Gavaskar said, “You need some time to understand new rules and acclimatize with new playing conditions. The same will be the case with all ten teams in the TATA IPL 2023. They will need some time to ace it.”
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, meanwhile, lauded the think tank in TATA IPL for coming up with this innovative rule.
While speaking exclusively to Star Sports, the official TV broadcaster of TATA IPL, Harbhajan Singh said, “It’s a very innovative move as you can now replace a player whom you feel is not suitable or has served his purpose with someone who can make an impact in the current playing conditions. So, kudos to BCCI, it’s a very good rule.”
Catch all the action from TATA IPL 2023 on television from March 31st-May 28th, 2023, on the Star Sports Network
3, Apr 2023
RuPay Kicks-off IPL 2023 with the ‘RuPay Credit Card on UPI’ campaign
Bangalore, April 03, 2023: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in partnership with the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off the 2023 season with the ‘RuPay Credit Card on UPI’ campaign that has been conceptualized by DDB Mudra Group. The campaign focuses on creating greater customer awareness of the game-changing product offering from NPCI which allows users to access their RuPay credit cards through the UPI platform.
The opening day of the season features Dinesh Karthik in a humorous advertisement highlighting the benefits of RuPay credit card linkage on UPI, encouraging the viewers to ask their bank for the same. Additionally, as part of the campaign, 3 other films developed by DDB Mudra Group will also be released throughout the league season.
This seminal development will provide customers with the best of both worlds, integrating the reliability and convenience of UPI with the unmatched incentives that the feature has to offer, thereby creating an unrivaled consumer experience. The films playfully describe how customers will be able to use UPI, while also enjoying rewards and the loyalty points program of their favorite credit card.
The use of this card is life on cards issued by HDFC Bank, BoB Financial Services, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, and Axis Bank. Other banks like Kotak Mahindra Bank shall soon be live with their UPI functionality on RuPay credit cards in a few days. Currently, the UPI apps offering this service are BHIM, MobiKwik, Paytm, Slice, and PhonePe.
Commenting on the campaign, Praveena Rai, COO, NPCI, said, “We, at NPCI, are proud to share this path-defining offering of RuPay Credit Cards on UPI and believe it would play a significant role in India’s credit journey. We have always looked to create innovative products facilitating convenience for better payments systems for the nation. Our partnership with IPL, just like the partnership between RuPay and UPI, will amplify our efforts in consumer awareness on the benefits of having access to credit on UPI. The RuPay campaign is witty and breaks clutter. We hope consumers enjoy the ads, as they do IPL.”
Rahul Mathew CCO & Executive Director, DDB Mudra Group, said, “RuPay is the first credit card that allows you to pay through UPI. It’s such a breakthrough and disruption in the category. We felt a product that’s so differentiated and is a standout, needs work that is the same.”
3, Apr 2023
ONGC contributes Rs 100 crores to PM CARES Fund to strengthen nation’s fight against COVID-19 and H3N2 virus
Bangalore, April 03, 2023: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India’s Energy Maharatna contributed Rs 100 crores to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) on 31 March 2023. This contribution will facilitate the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure, specifically with respect to fighting COVID-19 and the H3N2 influenza virus.
Earlier, ONGC contributed Rs 300 crore to the PM CARES Fund in April 2020 during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and also contributed another Rs 70 crore to this fund in Financial Year (FY) 2021-22 for maintaining the medic equipment purchased by Oil Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) during the two waves of the pandemic.
As a socially responsible organization, ONGC supports the government’s efforts to ensure the health and safety of all its stakeholders, including communities. This contribution will help provide much-needed resources to amplify the government’s efforts in healthcare.
The contribution to the PM CARES Fund is a part of ONGC’s ongoing efforts to support society and the nation in these difficult times. The company remains committed to its core values of social responsibility, sustainability, and excellence in all its operations.
3, Apr 2023
5500 needy school students get mid-day meals with funds raised from IIIT-B’s 10 Km marathon ‘Miles for Meals’
Bengaluru, April 03, 2023: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIITB), organized a 10Km long Marathon which commenced at 6 am in Electronic City this morning, in collaboration with CGI and ELCIA as part of their year-long Silver Jubilee Celebrations.
Hundreds of enthusiastic participants vied with each other to participate in the marathon. Priyanka C bagged the first prize of INR 15000 in the Women’s category with Rashi CM standing second with INR 10000 and Chandra Shekhar Pathak bagged the first prize in the Men’s Category with Nithin Kumar M standing second.
The marathon named ‘Miles for Meals’ was a campaign to collect funds for mid-day meals for needy school students studying in Government Schools in and around Electronic City. Participation in the Marathon supported around 5500 needy school students.
It was a fun-filled day of fitness, community, and fundraising. Speaking for this cause, Prof Debabarata Das, Director, IIITB said “By participating in this marathon, not only we improve our own health, but we are also helping to provide midday meals for students who may otherwise go hungry. With all the support, we can ensure that every child has access to a nutritious meal during the school day, giving them the energy and focus they need to succeed.”
Mr. Shivayogi V. Ballolli, General Manager, ELCIA Trust said, “This was for a noble cause. We got a tremendous response and support. It only shows the united strength of a society which is mirrored through the vulnerable community it feeds. With the support, we can ensure that every child has access to a nutritious meal during the school day, giving them the energy and focus they need to succeed.”
ELCIA Trust, a philanthropic arm of ELCIA is working towards the holistic improvement of the 25 government schools in and around Electronic City.
3, Apr 2023
Mumbai property registrations dips YoY in March 2023
Registration of properties in the Mumbai municipal region has fallen sharply in March 2023, with a total of 12,574 units registered (till 31st March afternoon), contributing over Rs. 1,160 crores to the State revenues, according to State Government data. Although this represents a significant increase as compared to the previous month’s figure of 9,684.
As per property consultant Knight Frank, who analyzed the data, this was the highest revenue collected since April 2022.
The robust registration figures come at a time when rising home loan interest rates are stretching household budgets, while a rise in property prices is also reducing home affordability.
Here are a few reactions from the realty experts:
Mr. Ram Naik, Director, The Guardians Real Estate Advisory
“Despite the challenging economic environment, it is encouraging to see an increase in property registrations in the Mumbai municipal region this month. This is a significant improvement over the previous month, and its contribution to the state revenues is commendable. The upward trend in property registrations demonstrates the real estate industry’s resilience in the face of adversity. The fact that this is the highest revenue collected since April 2022 demonstrates the region’s pent-up demand for real estate. The rise in property prices and home loan interest rates has not deterred buyers, and the increase in registrations demonstrates their confidence in the real estate market. It’s also a good sign for the region’s overall economic growth. We hope that this trend continues and that more people can find their dream homes in Mumbai.”
“Although there has been a sharp decline in the property registrations in March as compared to last year, Mumbai is continuously witnessing a robust demand and an impressive ascent in property registrations for the past few months. Given the current scenario of steep rise in property prices owing to several factors such as the increase in interest rates, stamp duty and raw materials prices; we have already started witnessing short-term repercussions on the overall housing demand. Going forward, if the Government takes the appropriate measures, we believe that the sales momentum can continue for the coming quarters, and reputed developers with a good track record will continue to dominate the market.”
Mr. Pritam Chivukula, Co-founder & Director, Tridhaatu Realty and Treasurer, CREDAI MCHI
“Mumbai has witnessed moderate growth in property registrations in the month of March despite the hike in interest rates and rise in the property prices. This signifies that the low interest rates have been the biggest factor in the resurgence for real estate demand since the pandemic. Therefore the sharp acceleration of interest rates in a short span of time have resulted in a short-term effect on the sentiment of homebuyers especially in the affordable sector. We request the State Government to step-in and lighten the homebuyer’s load by reducing the stamp duty so that the demand sustains going forward.”
