10, Feb 2023
Luxury fan brand Fanzart launches new showroom in Patna
Patna, February 10, 2023: Fanzart, the pioneer of luxury designer fans in India, has opened its 105th showroom in the country. The showroom is Orion by Jalan Enterprise in the heart of Patna city.
Speaking on the launch of the flagship showroom, Mr. Anil Lala, Founder, and Managing Director, Fanzart said “ It brings me immense pleasure to launch the 105th Fanzart Showroom in India with the most outstanding quality of luxury fans in Patna. We have a great team who works hard towards bringing innovative designs and defining state-of-the-art technology in designer fans.”
Speaking on the market for the luxury product in Patna Ms. Ayushi Jalan, Owner of Orion by Jalan Enterprise said, “We at Orion by Jalan enterprises Patna are a premium electrical product showroom in Patna. With 30 years of trust, we wanted to bring luxury for our customers and Fanzart was just the right brand to associate with. Their quality and designs are impeccable. We are aiming to give the best of the best to the niche clientele here at Patna and Bihar as a whole”.
“Patna has evolved over the last few years as a market with a better appreciation for luxury products, hence we can reach out to our customers with our range of luxury fans”, she added.
Fanzart, which started operations in 2012 has completed 10 years of operation and already has two company-owned showrooms and three franchised outlets in Bengaluru.
The outstanding range of Fanzart luxury designer fans are on display in the showroom with perfect detailing and the right amount of spacing with interiors making the showroom stand out and promises to be a fan connoisseur’s delight.
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9, Feb 2023
OPPO India launches a quirky campaign produced by OML to unveil its latest Reno 8T
India-wide release, 9th February 2023: OML Entertainment, India’s market-leading media and entertainment agency, has yet again collaborated with OPPO Mobiles India Pvt. Ltd. to create a digital film for the brand’s newly launched premium smartphone – The OPPO Reno 8T. Through the launch of this smartphone, OPPO positioned Reno 8T as a premium offering in the mid-range segment, making the Reno 8T ‘A Step Above’ the other offerings in this range.
OPPO is well-known for releasing unique unboxing films which always have novel storytelling to offer that stands out and creates an impressive buzz in the media. This time, the smartphone brand has deployed a promotional campaign with the Reno series brand ambassador, Ranbir Kapoor, where he plays himself rather uniquely to cleverly introduce the Reno 8T.
Ranbir is known for the jovial interactions he has with his fans and the paparazzi. The audience has never seen RK act out in any manner. Leveraging this thought, OML strategized the campaign to give the audience a glimpse of the superstar in a never-seen-before persona. The viral video which was a part of the campaign showed RK tossing a fan’s phone after growing impatient while the guy was trying to click a selfie with the actor. This took the audience aback, immediately stirring a controversy where people started asking only one question – “Why did RK throw away his fan’s phone?” However, the full picture was later revealed and the mentioned viral footage appeared to be a cleverly crafted social engineering piece to put the upcoming OPPO Reno 8T smartphone in the spotlight. In the clarification video, Ranbir is seen to be gifting his fan an upgrade of a lifetime with the all-new OPPO Reno 8T and asking him to be ‘A Step Above’ the rest.
After a steady stream of leaks, finally, the official teaser gives the audience a closer look at the device’s design.
To unveil the details and features of the latest OPPO Reno 8T, Only Much Louder (OML) created a unique and captivating 40-second teaser that captures the essence of the premium OPPO Reno 8T, featuring Ranbir Kapoor. RK is seen to reveal the standout features of the Reno 8T in an intriguing manner that definitely engages the audience with its gripping visual scenes. With its slimmest and lightest ever 120Hz 3D curved screen, sharper details with a 108 MP portrait camera and 40X microlens plus backed by a 5000mAh battery with support for 67W SuperVOOCTM, at just Rs. 29,999, the OPPO Reno 8T 5G, strikes the perfect balance between immersive visuals and a relaxed grip for an all-around premium experience and is definitely leaps ahead in the game!
The quirky campaign was conceptualized with the objective to drive high awareness among the audience about OPPO’s latest launch on both digital and traditional mediums. The sole purpose of this campaign was to highlight its major features in an innovative manner in order to establish the Reno 8T as fully loaded and the most accessible Reno. The new campaign of Reno entices the audiences to ‘upgrade’ and be the first buyers of the Reno series. The outcome has seen an outrage in the media with its captivating storytelling which created a bigger impression amongst the audience.
Manav Parekh, Executive Creative Director, OML Entertainment, said, “Ask any creative and they’ll tell you this, having brave clients like OPPO is half the battle won. It was a great experience to work with the team and bring to life the ‘A Step Above’ campaign for OPPO Reno 8T. It is a simple idea that worked beautifully across the three phases. The main film’s narrative, it’s pacing, and of course, Ranbir’s delivery took it to a whole new level. OPPO is a great brand and we at OML are excited to have collaborated with them again in writing another chapter of growth.”
Damyant Singh Khanoria, CMO, of OPPO India, quoted, “OPPO embraces non-traditional marketing ideas that are bold with a narrative that weaves our product story seamlessly. The campaign for the OPPO Reno8T hit the perfect notes. OML answered the ‘time to upgrade’ brief with an outstanding idea that used Ranbir Kapoor cleverly both as a cultural icon and a damn good actor! The scale of the earned media reach is a testimony to a campaign idea that is ‘A Step Above’.”
9, Feb 2023
Axtria organises Hackathon in collaboration with the Data Analytics Society of IIT Kharagpur
Bangalore, India, 8 February 2023: Axtria Inc., a global leader of award-winning cloud software and data analytics for the life sciences industry, today announced the winner of the annual Hackathon organized by the Data Analytics Group of IIT Kharagpur. The six-week event attracted nearly 3500 registrants of skills in AI and ML who, in the second round, were offered a challenge to solve a real-world problem of the life sciences and healthcare industry using AI and data analytics models.
More than 3500 candidates registered, 755 teams were shortlisted for the First round- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), 77 teams (team size 1-4 members) participated in the problem statement, 11 teams were invited for in-person jury round at IIT Kharagpur. Teams comprised from colleges such as IIT Kharagpur, IIT Varanasi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Dhanbad, IIM-Calcutta, Delhi Technological University, NIT Rourkela, VIT Pune, Jadavpur University, etc.
Eleven teams presented their solutions on January 21, 2023, to the jury comprising Manish Agarwal, Director, and Prakash Singh, Senior Manager, with Axtria’s Decision Science team. Submissions were evaluated based on innovation, real-world implementation, and execution possibilities.
India is a land of talent in STEM but nurturing this talent is important by providing the generation access to education and training in AI and data analytics. This can be done through such programs as coding camps, hackathons, and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, investment in research and development in AI and data analytics in the healthcare industry can provide opportunities to apply their skills in real-world projects. It is also important to make the new entrants understand the criticality of AI and data analytics being used ethically, responsibly, and in a way that benefits patients.
Speaking on the importance of STEM and data science in healthcare and possibilities for young talent from India, Manish Mittal, Head of Global Delivery at Axtria, a global leader of award-winning cloud software and data analytics for the life sciences industry, said, “Axtria is delighted to be associated with the Hackathon event organized by IIT Kharagpur’s Data Analytics team. STEM and data science are the driving forces of the healthcare industry. With the right knowledge and skills, young talent from India has the power to unlock new possibilities and create innovative solutions that can improve the lives of millions.”
The winning team, Lunatic Bytes from IIT Kharagpur, presented the solution’s applicability to real-world problems and the techniques they used to analyze big data effectively. Cash prizes were awarded to the winners and the top two runner-ups.
Joginder Tuteja, Head of Campus Recruitment at Axtria, said, “Axtria has always been supportive of talent and opportunities for people to excel in the field of data analytics and machine learning. IIT Kharagpur has been shaping young minds and molding them for the future. Courses like data analytics and machine learning are what Axtria has been focusing on and has built its business on, as they are the needs of the future. We are delighted to encourage and interact with such brilliant minds.”
Pharma companies are increasingly relying on patient-level data to address patient outcomes and benefits by tracking end-to-end treatment journeys and making informed decisions to ensure the timely availability of medicine. As per a report by Allied Market Research, the global healthcare analytics market size is projected to reach $96.90 BN by 2030. However, the massive volume of unstructured data and the usage of primitive methods of recording these data limits the quality of cure for an existing and a new patient. The hackathon entailed bringing out innovative data science models to solve the problem.
By supporting academic institutes in these events, Axtria endeavors to support youth in sharpening their coding and programming skills and learning possibilities of these skills in the world of healthcare with real impact. The participants of the Axtria-sponsored KDAG Hackathon were required to use innovative coding approaches to analyze a huge volume of unstructured data to bring solutions to support faster decision-making that impacts patient care.
9, Feb 2023
PhonePe becomes India’s first fintech platform to enable cross-border UPI payments
Bengaluru, 2023: PhonePe, India’s largest digital payment company, today announced that it has launched support for ‘UPI international’ payments. This feature allows PhonePe’s Indian users traveling abroad to instantly pay foreign merchants using UPI. The current launch supports all international merchant outlets in UAE, Singapore, Nepal, and Bhutan that have a local QR code. Users will be able to make payments in foreign currency directly from their Indian bank- just like they do with international debit cards. PhonePe is the first fintech app to launch this feature in India.
UPI International is designed to facilitate safe and easy transactions for millions of Indians traveling overseas. Historically, Indian customers needed to use a foreign currency, or their credit or forex cards to pay at international merchant outlets. With this feature, they can now use their Indian Bank account to pay using UPI. Over the course of this year, NPCI in collaboration with NIPL (NPCI International Payments Limited) plans to roll out UPI International to more countries, while also enabling greater merchant acceptance in the regions where this feature is currently live.
Speaking on the development, Rahul Chari, CTO and Co-Founder of PhonePe said, “Over the past six years, all over India we have been lucky to experience the UPI payments revolution transforming our daily lives. UPI International is the first major step in letting the rest of the world experience UPI too. I am sure this launch will prove to be a game-changer and will completely transform the way Indians traveling overseas pay at merchant outlets abroad. PhonePe has always prided itself in being the first TPAP to take new UPI features to the market, and this time is no different. We are glad that PhonePe is leading this change. The entire world needs to experience UPI!”
PhonePe users can activate their UPI-linked bank account for UPI international at the merchant location, or prior to their international trip, via the PhonePe App. The flow is secure and will require the customer to enter their UPI pin in order to activate the service.
9, Feb 2023
Shiprocket opens nominations for Aarambh 2023; A one-of-its-kind platform for budding women entrepreneurs in India
New Delhi, 09 February 2023: Shiprocket, India’s leading e-commerce enablement platform, today opens entry for the 4th edition of ‘Aarambh’ – a successful women empowerment initiative. Aligned with its vision of redefining India’s e-commerce industry by enabling MSMEs, Shiprocket’s Aarambh 2023 aims to equip women-led MSMEs with the right resources to build and scale. Starting 8th February 2023, women-led MSMEs would be able to register and nominate themselves for a chance to present to an esteemed jury panel.
Aarambh aims to provide budding women entrepreneurs across the country a platform to prove their mettle. The competition invites several innovative business ideas from women-led SMEs to foster the spirit of business among them. It allows them to turn their ideas into reality and contribute to ‘Bharat Commerce.’ Besides, the event will also offer participants opportunities to network with potential business partners and win several cash prizes.
Speaking on the same, Saahil Goel, Co-Founder & CEO, of Shiprocket, said, “This will be the fourth iteration of Aarambh by Shiprocket following the massive success of the first three editions. It is an absolute delight to witness women entrepreneurs making a significant contribution to the growth and progress over the years in Bharat commerce. I strongly believe that the women of this nation are the greatest untapped reservoir of talent and disruptive ideas. We’re looking forward to Aarambh 2023 and the unique and disruptive ideas that are presented in this edition”
The entries for Aarambh 2023 edition are open now. Shepreneurs can apply for the shortlisting process on the Shiprocket website – shiprocket. in/aarambh-2023/. The shortlisted pitches will get a chance to present their business ideas to the jury panel in a virtual event during International Women’s Week. The top three business ideas stand a chance to win up to INR 1 lakh along with additional benefits from Shiprocket and other sister concern companies.
Last year’s winners were Vidushi Vijayvergiya, Founder of ISAK Fragrances, Rishika Namdev, Founder of Saptamveda, and Kavita Narayanan, co-founder of Trelish.
9, Feb 2023
KSH Logistics witnessed an exponential growth of 20% in 2022
Mumbai, February 2023
KSH Logistics, one of India’s leading integrated supply-chain logistics solution providers with over two decades of presence in India, reports a growth of 20% in FY 2022 as compared to the same time last year. They plan to further increase this growth percentage and achieve +30% in the year 2023. To achieve the same, the company plans to grow its Multi-Client Facility across the country, standalone warehousing operation, transportation and build on its tech platform.
KSH Logistics opened 1-lakh square feet A-Grade MCF in Bhiwandi, Mumbai last year and has since added over 5 clients from various industries. The company stated that it has devised multiple strategies to expand its transportation business across India, including adding new EVs to its portfolio alongside its existing electric vehicles in Pune. One of their major plans for 2023 is to invest heavily in warehouse automation and technological tools. The company’s enhanced techno-logistics systems enable complete integration of solutions with clients’ ERP systems, providing real-time visibility into the client’s supply chain operations and assisting them in saving up to 10% on operational costs.
Mr. Deepak Tiwari, COO of KSH Logistics, is very pleased with the progress made in 2022. He says, “We have bounced back post-pandemic and focused on our strategies for building a growth-driven, customer-focused technology platform which benefits a wide range of industry verticals. We create customized end-to-end supply chain solutions and offer a one-of-its-kind plug-n-play and pay-per-use model for demand-driven warehousing to businesses of all sizes. This has paid off, and the growth has been tremendous.” He further adds, “We’re fully charged up for an exciting 2023, and aiming for a 30% increase this year. To achieve that, we are building up on our capacity by opening MCFs across India and even adding a range of consultative services for our clients.”
KSH Logistics has over 8,00,000 square feet of dedicated warehousing space and over 3,00,000 square feet of MCF space. KSH Logistics also offers transportation services with live tracking, ePOD, geo-fencing, and other features. KSH serves over 25 global and Indian clientele from a variety of industries, including auto, engineering, consumer durables, retail/e-commerce, and so on.
KSH MCF has both racking and ground storage, as well as modern infrastructure that allows for real-time visibility of the supply chain and complete integration of WMS and TMS solutions with clients’ ERP systems.
Over the next 12 months, the company plans on expanding its MCF network to 6
cities and take up a total area of 7,00,000 square feet with over 10,000 pallets
positions racked and ground storage.
KSH Logistics is also eyeing a large share of the regional business and is working on a solution-based approach to address space-related challenges, and market expansion efforts and to accelerate digital transformation for managing and augmenting supply chain efficiencies.
9, Feb 2023
India’s Leading Cloud Communication Platform MyOperator Launches Heyo, The Smart Business Number for 65 Million+ Small and Medium Business
Mumbai, 9th Feb 2023 Leading cloud communication company MyOperator launched Heyo Phone, India’s first digital phone line for small and medium businesses. The digital phone connection will help Small and Medium-sized Businesses manage their customer interactions, and improve their customer call + WhatsApp chat experience through a single business number. While MyOperator provides a full-stack communication platform (CPAAS) to 10000+ businesses including Lenskart, Apollo, PWC, Wow! Momo, E&Y, Amazon, Heyo aims to make communication simple for Small and Medium Business, professionalize their customer experience, and empower small and mid-market retailers, traders as well as freelancers.
Heyo has been launched with the objective of digitising customer engagement and commerce for India’s 65 Million+ small and medium businesses. Offering one number and a single dashboard to manage all customer calls and chats, Heyo aims to help SMEs boost customer interactions and convert every conversation into a business opportunity. A business owner can activate his Heyo number in less than a minute with digital Aadhar verification, link all his staff, connect to WhatsApp, and launch a full-fledged customer engagement platform. All on his smartphone and at a price that he can afford.
The Small and Medium Business communication market in India alone makes up to $4 billion, whereas globally it is a $40Bn market. As a first-mover, Heyo aims to disrupt the market while delivering on its mission of digitising the businesses of Bharat. MyOperator became the chosen platform for PM Narendra Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat”.
Ankit Jain, CEO & Co-founder of Heyo Phone said, “We launched Heyo Phone with the belief that each customer call is a potential business opportunity. We want small and medium businesses to have equal tools as large businesses or MNCs. For that purpose, we wanted to digitize phone systems with cost-effective technology. This will not only help business owners to monitor their customer interactions effectively but also ensure that no prospect is missed out on. This is India’s techade and Heyo is the tech every business in Bharat needs.”
9, Feb 2023
Marriott International welcomes Kunal Jain as the Cluster Director of Revenue at Sheraton Grand Pune & Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa
Kunal Jain joins Sheraton Grand Pune and Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa as the new Cluster Director of Revenue at the properties. Being a part of this industry for over ten years, Kunal is a seasoned hospitality professional having in-depth knowledge of total revenue management.
Kunal has completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from IHM Kurukshetra and has a Post Graduate Degree in Revenue Management from Vedatya Institute. He has been a part of some of the noteworthy hospitality brands including IHG Hotels and Resorts and The Leela Group. Kunal embarked on this journey as a Front Office Associate at Courtyard by Marriott Gurgaon Downtown and swiftly continued to climb the corporate ladder to take on bigger roles in revenue management. His last assignment was with Holiday Inn New Delhi International Airport as the Director of Revenue.
With comprehensive knowledge of pricing, analysis of competitors’ marketing, and revenue management principles of the hospitality industry, Kunal will be spearheading the revenue strategy for both hotels.
His objectives for this new role are to drive market share for the properties with a focus on total revenue management, forecasting market demand, and managing various segments to ensure the optimal mix is achieved for maximum profitability.
In his leisure time, Kunal prefers driving to the lesser-known, quaint towns. An adrenalin-seeker, Kunal likes exploring terrains through trekking and hiking.
9, Feb 2023
MediBuddy acquires ‘vHealth by Aetna’, the India health business of Aetna Inc., a CVS Health ® company
India, 09 February 2023: MediBuddy, India’s largest Digital Healthcare platform announced today that it has acquired the ‘vHealth by Aetna’ business (Indian Health Organization Private Limited) in India.
‘vHealth by Aetna’, is one of India’s most innovative primary healthcare service providers. ‘vHealth by Aetna’ is a leader in the B2B healthcare space and offers subscription-based primary healthcare services such as telehealth consultations, an extensive outpatient network, pharmacy, diagnostics and dental among other benefits to customers.
Commenting on the acquisition, Satish Kannan, Co-Founder, and CEO at MediBuddy said, “We made a strategic decision to go ahead with this critical acquisition as it is in line with our commitment to making high-quality healthcare accessible to a billion people. We believe that this acquisition will further strengthen our market leadership by giving impetus to our distribution channels, helping us in scaling our operations and offerings to a much wider section of the population. ‘vHealth by Aetna’s subscriber base will now have the convenience and the opportunity to access the full spectrum of the healthcare services provided by MediBuddy.” He further added, “vHealth by Aetna’ business has shown an impressive rate of growth in the past and with the expertise of the current team and MediBuddy’s existing strengths, we expect the combined business to grow significantly over the coming years.”
Anurag Khosla, CEO of Aetna India and IHO said, “MediBuddy and ‘vHealth by Aetna’ share a common vision of a future, where primary and digital healthcare comes together to redefine accessibility and delivery of quality healthcare services. We are confident and excited that the coming together of MediBuddy and’ vHealth by Aetna’ will not only benefit our existing ‘vHealth by Aetna’ customer base but will also advance the combined business with MediBuddy’s expertise.”
Over the next six months, ‘vHealth by Aetna’ business will transition to be rebranded as ‘MediBuddy vHealth’. The existing IHO management team and employees across all functions will continue to be employed by IHO, which is now part of MediBuddy. Both the existing and new subscriber base of ‘vHealth by Aetna’ will have access to MediBuddy’s technology and scale prowess, leading to an enhanced customer experience. The latest acquisition will bring on board ‘vHealth by Aetna’s’ customers to MediBuddy’s platform further strengthening the existing customer base of 30 Mn+. MediBuddy recently concluded its merger with DocsApp and the company raised $125 million in Series C funding in the first quarter of 2022.
9, Feb 2023
Ducab Group enhances presence in Indian market
Bengaluru, India, February 09, 2023: Ducab Group, one of the biggest end-to-end solutions providers and manufacturing firm based in the United Arab Emirates, (UAE) has announced that it is further enhancing its presence in India. As part of this growth plan, the company has set up its India & South East Asia office in Bangalore to further drive the India story. This expansion plan was announced in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Ahmad Belyouha, Board Member of Ducab Group; Mohammad Almutawa, Group CEO of the Ducab Group, and a number of officials from both countries. The new establishment is part of the Group’s strategic vision to be a leading global provider of high-quality integrated energy solutions.
Ducab Group commenced operations in India in 1988, when cables were supplied to Nhava Sheva Port (Mumbai Port). Over the years, Ducab has supplied over 1,428 km of power cables to the Indian market, which is equivalent to the distance between Delhi and Mumbai. Ducab has made trade transaction in India worth INR 2000 crores. Some of Ducab’s prestigious mobility and transport projects in the country are located in Delhi, Mumbai, Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra among others. Presently, the company is working on multiple projects in India and has strong relations with leading Indian industries, serving more than 100 clients and providing 263,000 metric tons of Cu-eq (copper equivalent), equivalent to powering 3 million houses.
Commenting on this, His Excellency Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, UAE said: “The new office by Ducab Group, one of the National Champion companies in the UAE, builds on the strong bilateral trade and business ties between the UAE and India. The two countries share common interests and have strong resources and capabilities to develop industrial manufacturing. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in 2022 has further catalyzed business relations between the two countries, enabling businesses to invest and expand their operations as well as drive cross-border trade and build new and constructive partnerships on a genuinely global scale. This is in line with one of the five top government priorities the UAE has outlined for 2023, namely ‘Expanding the UAE’s International Economic Partnerships”.
Ducab supports the Make in India initiative and has been involved in a series of mega Indian infrastructure projects by supplying key materials. The Make in India initiative focuses on indigenous production in India and all our collaboration with India is geared towards fulfilling this objective.
Sharing his thoughts, Mohammad Almutawa Group CEO of Ducab said: “Ducab considers India its new home. This set up in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka is another example of the significant commercial and international cooperation between the two countries. Ducab Group employs around 1000 Indians. This is an opportunity for us to explore new prospects in the Indian industry, as well as to benefit from the new advantages under the CEPA trade agreement building on the existing achievements and close ties that bind Ducab to the Indian market. It is an extension of the company’s ambitions and strategies, which is currently expanding its business in 55 markets around the world, where it exports 60% of its products.”
Ducab Group is keen to take the opportunity of reduced taxes under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that was signed by India and UAE in 2022. Under the CEPA, the duties will come down to Zero in five years reducing 20 per cent each year. The pact is expected to boost non-oil trade between the two countries to $100 billion in five years from $60bn currently, opening additional avenues of investment.
Ducab is relentless in its pursuit of quality and continue to expand across sectors and geographies, providing world-class products and services. Some of Ducab’s biggest projects in the UAE include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Metro, Emirates Palace, Burj Al Arab, Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai Airport, Atlantis The Palm, and Yas Marina Circuit.



