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Indian Chamber of Commerce organises 5th Gems & Jewellery Summit – Vision 2025

Kolkata, 27th March 2023: The Indian Chamber of Commerce organised the “5th Gems & Jewellery Summit 2023” on March 24th to discuss the Gold Industry Vision 2025. The session witnessed valuable insights on India’s Gold Market – the stimulus to exports, economic growth and employment from Mr Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO – India, World Gold Council; Mr Rajeev Garg, CEO, Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI); Ms Vandana Yadav, I.A.S., Principal Secretary, Department of Industry, Commerce & Enterprises Government of West Bengal & MD, WBIDC; Mr Vinod Bamalwa, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce Expert Committee on Jewellery & Lifestyle and Mr Suvankar Sen, Co-Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce National Expert Committee on Jewellery & Lifestyle.

While delivering the welcome address, Mr Vinod Bamalwa, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce Expert Committee on Jewellery & Lifestyle, said, “The demand for gems and jewellery in the nation and throughout the world has been significantly influenced by the rising middle-class customers in a developing country and a growing fashion chain. Diamonds are currently more in demand than ever, especially in terms of new fashion trends. The most recent styles in the gem and jewellery sector are these cross-cultural ones. Emerging companies have altered customer habits around accessories, such as the decision to wear less jewellery.”

Commenting on the theme, Mr Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO – India, World Gold Council, said, “East India is the biggest market for gold. During the past few years, the administration has achieved great strides. India has the second-largest gold market in the world and the second-largest consumption of gold. India spends $60 billion on gold annually. However, we must consider global developments because gold is currently making a comeback. It is once more becoming an important financial asset. One important investment is gold. Around the world, gold is the subject of numerous events. In our own country, we have a need for resources, growing costs, and a wide range of future uses for gold. According to our survey, Consumers are worried about the industry’s purity, per our poll, which highlights the need for a single voice for the gold sector. A self-regulatory body is also necessary for the gold sector. The Indian Chamber of Commerce can play a crucial role in India’s ability to significantly enhance its gold exports.”

Commenting on the aspect of Skill Development, Mr. Rajeev Garg, CEO, Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI), said, “The gem and jewellery industries depend heavily on skill, yet regrettably, we often overlook it when calculating labour costs. In terms of creativity and expertise, gold is just another metal. If we don’t value creativity, this sector will have serious issues in the future. There is no reason to talk about the gold rate or other issues if there is no aesthetic quality. There are not enough qualified workers in the field. GJSCI is continually exploring new ways to increase its capabilities and effectiveness. With the Ankurhati Association, we have been discussing opening our own training facility in Kolkata. Yet this sector needs to emerge. It is time for every sector to step up and create its own infrastructure. In an effort to employ artificial intelligence in the gem and jewellery sectors, we are collaborating with IIT Bombay on a project. On the other side, IIT Chennai is working on lab-grown diamonds since eventually, the market for natural diamonds would be replaced by these lab-grown diamonds. We ought to discuss issues like these in an open manner.”

Commenting on the development of West Bengal Gold Market, Ms Vandana Yadav, said, “West Bengal has a very long history and involvement with this industry. We have talked about exports of diamonds, gold, and other commodities, but we must also consider the future today. The enormous amount of gold that we import needs to be given additional value before being converted to dollars. I think this is where the Bengali Karigar’s handcrafted excellence stands, and it might be its USP, particularly given that gold is a lifestyle item and everyone wants a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted piece. We seldom ever have the capacity to offer that. We may thus educate our craftsmen about the latest technology, enhance their working environments, and produce better designs. A training programme in Ankurhati would be something we are extremely interested in organising, aside from hallmarking facilities, any sort of standardisation, and any kind of certification agency we can put up. During the last three years, I have discussed the training curriculum with several municipalities. I sincerely hope E-Council or Stay-Council would take this up because we have a complete training facility.

While delivering the vote of thanks, Suvanker Sen, Co-Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce National Expert Committee on Jewellery & Lifestyle, said, “I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has participated in this summit. Both time and the world around us are evolving. The most crucial element is transparency, which is immediately clear if you get the purpose of this summit. As an industry participant in this digital age, you have the option of resisting the changes or embracing them. There are ties between Bengali and Karigari. Bengal is proud of their majority contribution to the gold karigar industry. Attracting the upcoming generation to the sector, however, is now a struggle. We appreciate that the government has offered its assistance to us so that both the states and the country may continue to thrive.”

Valvoline™ felicitated kids who performed well under their scholarship program Muskan

New Delhi, 27th March 2023: Valvoline Cummins Private Limited (“Valvoline Cummins”), the Original Engine Oil maker and a leading global lubricant manufacturer have always stood beside its mechanic community to help them upskill and celebrate their efforts. With the same purpose, the brand organized Mechanics Meet at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar in Delhi to thank the mechanic community and felicitate their kids. The kids were awarded with laptops, Tabs, and other educational aids under the Muskan Scholarship initiative by the brand.

Under this initiative, Valvoline supports the education of children of truck drivers, mechanics, and kids from underprivileged backgrounds. Additionally, the scholarship awardees were mentored by the employees of the company, who take out dedicated time of their working hours to help them with other aspects of life. Till now, the scholarship has been granted to 1600+ children, with more to come.

Speaking proudly on the Occasion, Mr. Sandeep Kalia, Managing Director, Valvoline said, “At Valvoline, our people come first, and we are mindful to express our gratitude towards the growth and development of mechanics and truck drivers’ community. As a responsible corporate, we have a strong purpose towards making a difference and giving back to the society. With the Muskan Scholarship program, we aim to secure the future of their kids and not let their circumstances hold them back from achieving their dreams.”

At the Mechanic meet, Tanvir Ansari from Meerut whose daughter was offered a laptop under the Muskan scholarship said “We would like to offer our compliments to the brand Valvoline on organizing this program and honoring the efforts of the kids by felicitating them with the Laptops & Tablets. With this initiative, Valvoline has given our kids wings to fly toward their dreams. The pandemic has led us to a stricken financial crisis, due to which we were not being able to afford and provide our children even with a second-hand laptop. This is when we were asked to get our kids enrolled under Valvoline’s initiative basis of merits. We were so excited when we got to know my daughter Imjaa was selected and was offered a laptop. Co-incidentally, it was our marriage anniversary when my daughter Imjaa got the laptop, we were all so excited. Valvoline has spread happiness and joy across many families with its commendable initiative. For this, we would like to congratulate the whole Valvoline team for extending a helping arm to all the deserving kids who wish to achieve their dreams.”

The pandemic has caused millions of children to discontinue their High School education due to the worsening financial situation of their parents. In Delhi alone, 15 percent of the 15 lakh enrolled students have been missing classes. Taking cognizance of the worrying trend observed across India, the brand initiated Muskaan Scholarship in 2021, in collaboration with Synergie NGO. This scholarship program aims to support the education of children between 9th and 12th standard.

Valvoline has long been a supporter of mechanics through various programs and campaigns throughout its more than 150-year history. Earlier this month, the brand commenced the 3rd edition of the Mechanic Month Campaign globally and in India. Through this initiative, the brand is inspiring people to show appreciation to their mechanics for their relentless efforts in keeping the world turning to sensitize people about the hard work that mechanics put into caring for our vehicles and encourage them to extend heartfelt messages to their trusted mechanics.

Note: Valvoline, Inc., as previously announced, has reached an agreement to sell its global products business. The sale is anticipated to close in early 2023

Network 18’s flagship event ‘Green Ribbon Champions’ to honour Indian enterprises and individuals contributing to Sustainability

27th March 2023: Green Ribbon Champions, a unique initiative of Network18 is all set to felicitate individuals and prominent Indian enterprises for their significant contributions to the cause of a green planet. The Green Ribbon Champions is set to hold its inaugural event on March 25, 2023, at Hyatt Regency in Delhi. The event aims to highlight the importance of sustainability and commitment to a clean and green environment for businesses across industries.

Shri RK Singh, Honourable Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, will be the Chief Guest and will deliver the keynote address. Following the keynote address, the event will feature fireside chats and panel discussions with experts and industry leaders such as Shri Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary (CA), Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; Mr. Venkateswara Pradeep Karumuru, Chairman & MD, Olectra; Saket Dalmia, President, Ph.D. Chamber Of Commerce; Mr. Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, MDI Group; and Atul Bagai, Country Head, UNEP.

The highlight of the event will be the felicitation of Indian enterprises and individuals across sectors for their initiatives and projects in sustainability, afforestation, biodiversity, waste management, renewable energy, and more. Categories under which the companies/individuals will be felicitated include Biodiversity Conservation, Green Technology, Waste Water Management, Decarbonization Initiatives, Environmental Sustainability, Commitment to Sustainability in Accounting, Green Energy Transition, Propelling Green Public Transport, Contribution to Green Living, Dynamic Recycling, Water Conservation Efforts, Sustainable Community Development, Environment Protection, Promoting Green Investments, Promoting Tree Plantation, and Fostering Sustainable Infrastructure.

Commenting on the event, Puneet Singhvi, CEO – of Digital & President – of Corporate Strategy, Network 18 said “Green Ribbon Champions will be honoring contributions in different fields including sustainability, afforestation, biodiversity, waste management, and renewable energy. The main objective is to emphasize the significance of incorporating sustainability practices and demonstrating a dedication to maintaining a clean and eco-friendly environment in business operations. Network18 is pleased to recognize the efforts of these individuals and organizations in promoting a sustainable future. We hope that this event inspires others to join the cause and work towards making India a greener place.”

Avinash Kaul, CEO, of Broadcast – Network18, commented on the initiative, saying, “Green Ribbon Champions is an initiative close to our hearts at Network18 because it recognizes and celebrates the exemplary efforts made by Indian enterprises and individuals towards sustainability.” Our inaugural event will bring together experts and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in this field. We are honored to have Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, as our chief guest and look forward to his keynote address.”

Music sensation KING enchants students at HLM Fiesta 2023

The HLM Fiesta 2023 saw the enthusiastic participation of more than 3500 students from schools, academic clubs, and educational institutions

HLM Group of Institutions hosted its annual college fest, ‘HLM Fiesta 2023’, on 24th March. Indian singer and rapper KING who rose to fame with his love ballads and chartbuster hits, ‘Tu Maan Meri Jaan’ and ‘Tu Aake Dekh Le’ gave a mesmerising live performance at the HLM annual fest music concert. Drawing a massive fan base with him, many of his admirers got to see him perform live at the event.

Apart from the musical concert, the HLM Fiesta 2023 invited a bundle of young blood and talent to celebrate dance, music, literary events, and fine arts. The HLM Group organised exuberant and fun-frilled competitions like Rock The Floor, Rangoli Spray of Colours, Poster Making, Funk out of the Junk-Best out of the Waste, Fashion Show, and Fireless Cooking,

The HLM Fiesta 2023 organised a retro Swadeshi-theme-based Fashion Show which was open for both boys and girls. The Fashion Show was unanimously praised for its thematic uniqueness and participants’ originality.Next in line was a theme-based Rangoli competition, named ‘The Rangoli Spray of Colours’ in which students made rangolis on social themes like, ‘Save the Girl Child’, ‘Climate Change’, and ‘Save Water, Save Earth’.

A theme-based Poster Making competition also took place in which participants were given topics like Swaccha Bharat, No To Plastic, G-20, and Addiction to Mobile Phones and Pollution to make rangolis on. It truly brought out the artistic refinement and rawness of artists.

The next competition was based on the principles of ‘Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle’ (3Rs), named ‘Funk out of the Junk’. The participants made utilitarian and attractive showpieces and items by using waste materials.

The HLM Group organised a Hands-on Cooking activity, named Fire Less Cooking which was a learning opportunity for children to allow themselves to know the basics of an important life skill, cooking. Another attraction of the gala evening, A Fashion show was organised which drew applause from the audience for its brilliant presentation, ambience, and participants.

Tanvi Miglani, COO, HLM Group of Institutions, said, “The HLM-Fiesta 2023 saw the coming together of the HLM student community and youngsters and promoted social intermingling and symbiotic relationship among the youngsters for a greater purpose of knowledge sharing. Many programs and competitions gave students an eminent platform to display their talents. We were happy to see registrations of more than 3500 students for our annual fest.”

Parmish Verma To Set The Stage On Fire At Spectrum Metro, Noida

Parmish Verma, a Punjab-based music sensation, is all set to spread the magic of his voice at Spectrum Metro, Noida, on 26 March 2023. Spectrum Metro will host one of the biggest concerts in Noida with the multi-talented singer, rapper, actor, and director to entertain its visitors. Parmish Verma has popular compositions in his name, including Rocky Mental, his debut movie in 2017, and music videos such as Le Chakk Mai Aa Gya, Sab Fade Jaange, Gaal Ni Kadni, etc.

Spectrum Metro is set to host him with the most awaited music night at its commercial project situated at Sector 75, Spectrum Metro, Noida. It will be a happening with a massive footfall enjoying the most trending rhythms by the popular singer. The event is set to boost the enthusiasm of visitors with the sparkling performances of the singer. Viewers will get a chance to witness live music by the artist and meet and greet him.

“We are delighted to host the most favourite singer, Parmish Verma, at our project. We aim to conduct happening events for our visitors’ entertainment. It is a mesmerising experience to see our visitors tapping their feet to their favourite tunes by popular singers. We have conducted similar events in the past as well and wish to organise such entertainments every now and then for our customers,” said Mr. Ajendra Singh, VP- Sales & Marketing, Spectrum Metro.

Spectrum Metro will be a complete package for visitors with a number of options to explore, including delectable food, games, and shopping from their favourite global brands. The commercial project is home to renowned brands like Starbucks, Skechers, Aurelia, W, Baggit, Barista, Domino’s, etc., to cater to the diverse needs of visitors.

IIA Calcutta Chapter hosted its 30th Annual Conference at Kolkata

Kolkata 25th March 2023: The Institute of Internal Auditors India Calcutta Chapter organized its 30th Annual Conference at the Taj Bengal today. Dr. Kunal Sarkar, the renowned Cardiac Surgeon, inaugurated the session. Prominent speakers at the session included Ms. Uma Prakash, President IIA India, Mr. Ajit Kumar Paul, President, IIA Bangladesh, Amitava Saha, Secretary, IIA Bangladesh, CA (Dr) Debasis Mitra, Immediate Past President ICAI and other dignitaries from the corporate world.

Mr. Suman Chaudhury, President, IIA CC, said “The theme Sustainability and Survival of Internal Audit is extremely relevant today in this age of disruptive technologies -the entire Community of Internal Auditors need to gear up to the changing needs and embrace the innovations”.

Around 200 delegates attended the session. Several delegates reiterated the need for workshops to spread awareness about new technologies like AI and Blockchain and how to apply those in Internal Audits. Mr. Debshish Ghosh, Chairperson – Conference Committee, IIA India Calcutta Chapter said that the Institute is planning to conduct such workshops in the near future.

The Institute of Internal Auditors (theiia.org) is the internal audit profession’s global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Established in 1941, The IIA today serves more than 2,00,000 members from more than 190 countries and territories. The association’s global headquarters is in Lake Mary, Florida, USA. IIA members across the globe work in the areas of internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, and security.

The CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is the flagship certification course offered by the IIA, followed by other widely recognized and niche courses like CRMA, QIAL, CPEA, and CPSA.

The IIA India (via India. co) is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the advancement and development of the internal auditing profession in India. Presently IIA India has six chapters located in Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai.

The IIA India – Calcutta chapter was established in 1974; having an office at Elgin Road, Kolkata. Having more than 400 professionals as members, the Chapter is vibrant and acclaimed for regularly holding seminars, audit conclaves, round tables, networking events, and training programs attended by champions of the industry, senior members of the profession, and representatives from various Chambers of Commerce. Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, and Tatanagar Audit Clubs are located within the domain of the Calcutta Chapter.

The event is graced by the participation by dignitaries and members from the three premier institutes of India:

•  The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
•  The Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of India
•  The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
•  The Institute of Internal Auditors, Bangladesh

Sportradar Finds Number of Suspicious Matches in 2022 Increased 34%, as Further Application of Ai Enhances Bet Monitoring Capabilities

New Delhi, India 25 March 2023 – Sportradar Integrity Services, a unit of Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) and a global supplier of sports integrity solutions, has today issued its second annual report, ‘Betting Corruption and Match-fixing in 2022’, revealing the company identified 1,212 suspicious matches in total in 2022, within 12 sports and in 92 countries from the 850,000 matches the company now monitors across 70+ sports globally.

While reflecting an increase of 34% from 2021, the total number of suspicious matches indicates that match-fixing occurs at a low percentage within global sport. Overall, the data confirms that 99.5% of sporting events are free from match-fixing, with no single sport having a suspicious match ratio greater than 1%.

Advancements in Sportradar’s Artificial Intelligence (AI), integrated with the Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), has helped to detect 438 of these matches. The application of this technology in the system has increased the amount of data points processed for every single match the company monitors to 500+ including odds, turnover, and statistical data related to the game state. This processing is happening continuously through the life cycle of a match’s betting markets, from the moment it is first offered to the moment it ends. Annually, this equates to analysing 30 billion odds changes from 600+ betting operators.

AI also analyses account-level betting data to help confirm otherwise undetectable micro-level suspicious betting activity. The model is periodically retrained on the latest data to ensure it can evolve and detect new methods of match-fixing. When all markets are settled, the model computes a prediction as to whether the match is potentially suspicious or not – providing our expert analysts with all the necessary information required to make an informed decision.

In addition to advances in technology, in 2022, the number of criminal and sporting sanctions the company supported its partners with also increased from 72 to 169, up 135% from 2021, reflecting a focus by leagues and federations to address the threat that match-fixing presents to the integrity of sport. Using Sportradar Integrity Services’ findings as evidence, sanctions were imposed by sport federations or criminal courts on those deemed guilty of cheating sport and breaking the law.

Key findings from Sportradar’s integrity report are as follows:

The AI model developed by Sportradar for its UFDS in 2022 directly identified 438 suspicious matches (36% of annual total), leveraging the vast amount of data the company already has on suspicious betting activity and reflecting the important role that technology can play in the monitoring process.
Soccer continued to have the highest number of suspicious matches (775), but one of the key trends of 2022 was the sharp rise in suspicious basketball matches (220), which increased by approximately 250% compared to 2021.

Europe continues to see the highest number of suspicious matches (630) followed by Asia (240) and South America (225) in total across all sports. Compared to 2021, the number of suspicious matches has risen in each region except North America and Oceania.

The trend from 2021 of lower-level competitions being affected has continued. In 2022, 52% of suspicious soccer matches came from the third tier or lower, including regional leagues and youth competitions.

Andreas Krannich, Managing Director, of Sportradar Integrity Services, said: “We’ve taken an even more proactive approach to uncovering match-fixing in 2022, from implementing a new AI model to developing more formal working relationships with bookmakers through the launch of our Integrity Exchange, which resulted in more than 300 alerts.

“Our technology enables us to monitor more matches on a deeper level, providing more precise and accurate insights to help aid partners, clients and the wider sports industry in efforts to safeguard sporting events from corruption. We look forward to supporting even more sports federation and law enforcement partners in 2023.”

Sportradar Integrity Services used its UFDS to monitor more than 850,000 sports matches in 2022 and to provide an in-depth analysis of the match-fixing landscape. As a large representative sample size, it can be taken as a strong indication of the true rate of match-fixing globally. The annual report serves to highlight the extent of match-fixing and raise awareness of the latest and most extensive data and trends.

Bpcl Electrifies More Than 5,000 Kilometers Highway Stretches in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to Promote Electric Vehicles Growth

Karnataka, March 25, 2023: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 Company, today announced the launch of 19 EV Fast-Charging stations at 110 fuel stations along 15 highways in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

The company has launched 3 corridors with 19 fuel stations in Kerala, 6 Corridors with 33 fuel stations in KarnaThe 19 Highway Corridors are:

The 19 Highway Corridors are:

‘It takes just 30 minutes to charge an EV, giving the driving range of upto 125 kilometers at our Fuel Stations, therefore we have maintained the distance within 100 kilometers between the two charging stations’, said Pushp Kumar Nayar, Head Retail South at the launch.

These corridors will connect important religious and tourist destinations with cities, like Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh & Bandipur National Park in Karnataka; Ranaganthaswamy Temple, and Jambukeswar Temple. The famous religious places covered in Kerala are Guruvayoor temple and Kadampuzha temple, Vallarpadam National shrine of Basilica, St.Antony’s Church, Koratty and  Markaz Knowledge City & Early Sunrise watch at Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, and Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, and many more.

So far, BPCL has converted ​21 Highways into electric corridors and going forward, by March 2023, 200 highways will be covered with Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers to support and accelerate the EV growth in the country.

These Fast EV Charging Corridors were inaugurated by P.S. Ravi, Executive Director Incharge (Retail) in presence of Pushp Kumar Nayar, Head Retail South, Kannabiran D., State Head (Retail) Kerala, Subhankar Sen, Chief General Manager (Retail Initiative & Brand) at the launch event in Ernakulam, Kerala.

Speaking at the launch, P.S. Ravi, Executive Director in charge (Retail), BPCL said ‘The fast chargers are easy to use. They can be self-operated without any manual assistance, though support staff will be available if needed. BPCL has digitized the entire EV charger locator, charger operations, and transaction process through the HelloBPCL app for an online hassle-free and transparent user experience.’

Several of BPCL’s highway fuel stations also offer hygienic food through its strategic alliances with leading brands such as McDonald’s, A2B, Cube Stop, Café Coffee Day and other local outlets. Bharat Petroleum has also rolled out its chain of In & Out convenience stores at key fuel stations on highways for added convenience to its customers.

Ireland’s EPS Global and India’s IndoVision Services bank on mutual trust, extend their footprint in India

Delhi, 25th March 2023: Irish enterprise EPS Global has elevated its partnership with India’s IndoVision Services to expand its presence in India, and are further planning to expand across the Middle East and Africa. The partnership, which began a few years ago in the IT and Telecom sector in India with Vodafone India as their first customer, has grown multi-fold year-on-year, tapping the Data Centres and banking institutions at a global level.

The partnership is backed by Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Government’s organization responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. Ireland’s Minister of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Mr. Roderic O’Gorman commented on the partnership. He said, “India and Ireland have been historic trading partners. Both have over the course of time benefitted from each other’s excellence in several industries including the likes of IT, telecom, engineering, and consultancy, and partnerships like these have cemented the bilateral trade relations between the two countries through the years.”

EPS Global is a Dublin, Ireland-based franchised distributor of specialized IT components and semiconductors used in data networking and storage, virtualization, cloud, and the Internet of Things, with a presence across 23 countries worldwide. IndoVision Services on the other hand is a White Label Service Provider (WLSP) based out of India, offering design and operational services for system integrators and value-added resellers. This joint synergy as a part of their partnership has aided both parties in addressing each other’s national and global market needs.

IndoVision has supported EPS Global in accessing large corporations in India and maintaining a stronghold thereafter. Mr. Manish Jain, Director – of India Sales at EPS Global said, “The partnership came into existence as both the organizations met each other’s requirements in terms of tapping new markets and enhancing business output. IndoVision had a dominant presence in industries like Telco, ISP, Banking & Data, which interested us. Over time, this partnership has enabled us to expand our market size and grow our business.”

He further added, “Both the organizations have created an amazing level of trust and understanding, which benefits not just us, but eventually, the end customers as well. The ecosystems of both the companies complement each other perfectly in terms of market needs.”

Meanwhile, EPS Global has supported the Indian counterpart by enhancing its business volume at competitive pricing. Sharing his thoughts on the partnership, Mr. Sanjay Kothari, CCO at IndoVision said, “We have worked with multiple distribution partners across the globe, out of which some of them are giants, but without a doubt, I can easily vouch for EPS as the best of them, considering their flexibility, modus operandi, the support provided at various stages and last, but definitely not the least, the people in the team who work with us.”

Senior Vice President, of India and South Asia at Enterprise Ireland, Ms. Wendy Dsouza said, “The association between EPS Global and IndoVision Services has created manifold opportunities for both companies, allowing them to expand their global footprint. Enterprise Ireland is pleased to facilitate such significant international partnerships and engagements between India and Ireland.”

With Ireland becoming one of the few majority English-speaking countries in the European Union post-Brexit, Indian businesses opened up opportunities here to scale globally. As of 2022, the bilateral trade between the two nations is valued at €5.5 billion. Moreover, Irish enterprises value people-to-people connections which Indian enterprises deliver, allowing businesses to prosper from cross-national partnerships.