Toyota Unveils Details of Japan Mobility Show 2023 Booth

TOYOTA will be exhibiting at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5*1, with a booth themed “Let’s Change the Future of Cars—Find Your Future.”

At the TOYOTA booth, visitors can enjoy stage performances throughout the entire area, which include music and dance. Another feature is the chance to experience life in the mobility society of the future

through attractions that can be enjoyable by all, such as a chance to customize mobility vehicles and racing games with fully hand-operated controls.

The vehicle exhibits will embody Toyota’s “Mobility for All” spirit, including the new model of the Century and the Crown series—displayed alongside the machines that will evolve into the one-of-a-kind cherished cars of tomorrow. A photo spot with Toyota’s lunar buggy and various other surprises scattered throughout will provide take-home mementos of the future experience. TOYOTA’s booth will offer a taste of the future mobility society that we are creating together.

CAPSULE BAR

The rear of a vehicle will be custom outfitted as a Capsule Bar, where visitors can answer simple questions to receive a toy gift: a capsule containing one of nine different miniature cars and fun secret items.

NEO Steer*2 Driving Experience

Toyota is developing new technologies that enable drivers to control vehicles without gas or brake pedals, including in a standing position or from a wheelchair. These new driving experiences will be available to

visitors through the realistic driving simulator “Gran Turismo 7” (software for PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4)*3.

Details on specific exhibit vehicles will be released in upcoming announcements. Come see, experience, and enjoy the mobility society of the future.

*1 Held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto-ku, Tokyo)

October 25-26: press, October 26-27: special invitation, etc. October 28-November 5: general public

*2 Official name: New Era Operating Steering

*3 “Gran Turismo” and “PlayStation” are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

WorkIndia Unveils New CEO, Nilesh Dungarwal, to Ignite Growth and Continue its Path to Excellence

India 12th, October 2023: WorkIndia, India’s leading tech-enabled blue-collar recruitment platform, has appointed Nilesh Dungarwal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A co-founder and former COO of the organization, Nilesh now takes the helm from Kunal Patil, who assumes the role of Chairman and Primary advisor.

WorkIndia’s purpose of existence is to provide meaningful livelihoods to the 258Mn blue-collar workers of India. This is the single largest segment in the entire world, which has not been disrupted by technology as yet. WorkIndia is the only platform in India that is technologically solving a massive pain point i.e. fraudulent jobs for the 258M segment. Driven solely by technology, the platform has built a massive recruitment ecosystem that eliminates middlemen and fraudulent jobs.

Nilesh’s ascent to the position of CEO signifies WorkIndia’s relentless pursuit of growth. His profound understanding of the Indian blue-collar market and strategic acumen align seamlessly with the company’s mission. Nilesh’s primary mandate is to achieve profitability within the next 12 months while catapulting revenue growth. He aims to enhance the user experience for 2.5 million SMBs and over 32 million candidates who rely on the WorkIndia Platform for their hiring needs. The company’s strategy includes optimizing pricing and streamlining the candidate-employer matchmaking process through improved job listing algorithms.

Nilesh Dungarwal, Co-founder and CEO of WorkIndia, commented, “WorkIndia possesses a rock-solid foundation and immense potential, driven by its comprehensive ecosystem and industry-leading technology. I eagerly anticipate leading the next phase of growth and delivering lasting value to our stakeholders. Our unwavering focus on customer and employee satisfaction, coupled with a robust leadership team, will undoubtedly cement WorkIndia’s position as India’s foremost blue-collar recruitment platform.”

Former CEO of WorkIndia, Kunal Patil, remarked, “I commend the dedication and diligence of our exceptional team at WorkIndia. Leading such a talented group of professionals has been an honour. I am thrilled to welcome Nilesh Dungarwal as the new CEO of WorkIndia. His extensive industry knowledge and leadership prowess assure me that he will guide the company to even greater heights of success. I am confident that Nilesh will bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to propel WorkIndia’s growth and fortify its position as a market leader.”

Founder and CEO of BEENEXT, Teruhide Sato, commented on the same, “WorkIndia’s unwavering dedication in providing meaningful livelihoods to the blue-collar job market in India is nothing short of inspiring. Nilesh Dungarwal’s appointment as CEO further solidifies the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation. As an investor, I am confident that WorkIndia is poised for remarkable growth under Nilesh’s leadership, and I look forward to witnessing the positive impact it will continue to make on India’s workforce.”

In his new role, Nilesh will focus on assembling a visionary leadership team comprising top industry professionals who share his passion for innovation and growth. This team will drive the company’s strategic initiatives, foster a culture of creativity, and continually enhance WorkIndia’s services to better serve India’s blue-collar workforce.

NSE Celebrates World Investor Week along with Ring the Bell Ceremony

National Stock Exchange (NSE) is proud to announce its participation in the global celebration of World Investor Week 2023 (WIW), an initiative led by Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). This year, the World Investor Week is being celebrated from October 09, 2023 to October 15, 2023.

World Investor Week, celebrated annually, is a global campaign that promotes investor education and protection. It provides an opportunity for stock exchanges, regulators, and other financial institutions to engage with investors, raise awareness about the importance of investor education, and highlight the various opportunities available in the financial markets.

NSE commenced this significant occasion with a special “Ring the Bell” ceremony on October 09, 2023, in the presence of the Chief Guest, Shri Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan, Whole Time Member, SEBI and with the Guest of Honor Shri G. P. Garg, Executive Director, SEBI and NSE senior officials Shri Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development officer, NSE and Shri Piyush Chourasia, Chief Regulatory Officer, NSE. The “Ring the Bell” ceremony at the Exchange is a symbol of NSE’s commitment to fostering a culture of responsible investing and financial literacy. It signifies the role of NSE in facilitating access to capital markets and India’s economic growth.

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, NSE MD & CEO, said: “World Investor Week is an important occasion for us to reaffirm our dedication to investor protection and education. At NSE, we understand the significance of informed and empowered investors in the development of robust capital markets. We are delighted to celebrate this momentous week by ringing the bell and engaging with our community of investors.”

Shri Ananth Narayan G, Whole Time Member, SEBI, said: “A key mandate of SEBI is to protect investors. We believe that a well-informed investor is a well-protected investor. Such an investor would not fall prey to unsolicited investment offers, stock tips, or market rumors. Instead, he/ she would invest based on his/ her own research, well cognizant of the risk and return of each investment, and of his/ her overall portfolio.

During this global event of IOSCO – World Investor Week, SEBI as the national coordinator, will celebrate the week along with participating stakeholders by organizing a wide array of events across the country, to enhance financial inclusion, capital formation, and responsible investing.”

This year’s event will include informative sessions in regional languages for various sections of existing and prospective investors, panel discussion, engaging financial quiz, Podcast series “Sashakt Niveshak” by experts, nukkad natak and Selfie booths across the country, providing investors with valuable insights into various investment opportunities, safe and responsible investing habits, dos and don’ts to be observed during investing etc.

GEF India launches 10 Litre Multi-Use Jar of Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil

HYDERABAD: 12th October 2023: Gemini Edibles & Fats India Limited (GEF India) today announced the launch of their new reusable 10 litre multi-use jar of Freedom Refined Sunflower oil. This new 10 Litre SKU is the latest addition to the Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil offerings. Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil is currently available in various pack sizes like 200ml, 500ml pouch, 1-Litre pouch, 500 ml PET bottle, 1 Litre PET bottle, 2 Litre PET bottle, 5 Litre HDPE jar, 10 Litre Multi-Use jar, 15 kg tin, 15 Litre tin and 15 Litre HDPE jar. The new SKU was launched by Ms. Suma Kanakala, Famous Anchor & Tollywood Actress along with Mr. P Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, GEF India, and the management of GEF India.

The new reusable 10-Litre multi-use jar of Freedom Refined Sunflower oil has been specially designed keeping in mind the requirements of the modern-day consumer and a growing trend of using environment friendly products that can be reused. The new reusable multi use jar has been introduced to offer convenience to the families. Its convenient and contemporary design, with a tamper proof lid, and an easy pour technology make the jar easy to handle. It is an ideal choice for the present-day woman who is looking at intelligent choices to save time, space and avoid spillage and storage issues. After the consumption of edible oil, the new multi-use jar can be used to store the kitchen essentials.

Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil is the No. 1 selling brand in the sunflower oil category in India. The market size for Sunflower Oil is over 50,000 tonnes in AP & Telangana. Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil is the market leader in the category with market share of 36% in Telangana and 67.5% in Andhra Pradesh (as per Nielsen IQ data Q2 2023). GEF India has 3 state-of-the-art-refineries in Andhra Pradesh, 2 in Kakinada and 1 in Krishnapatnam. The company is coming up with a refinery in Telangana which should get commissioned soon. Besides the current operations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Odisha, the company is expanding the presence in Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. P. Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, GEF India said, “We are a consumer-focused organization and are constantly assessing consumer requirements. We are happy to introduce the new reusable 10 Litre multi-use jar of Freedom Refined Sunflower oil, to provide an elegant and convenient SKU for the present-day customer. We hope this new convenient reusable multi use jar is liked by our patrons and used for storage after the oil is consumed. ‘Freedom’ is a value for money brand, with innovative packing designs, for our consumers providing them the ‘Freedom to eat, Freedom to enjoy.”

RPG Group announces the appointment of Anant Goenka as the Vice Chairman of the Group

New Delhi, October 12, 2023: RPG Group, one of India’s leading business conglomerates, announced the appointment of Anant Goenka to the position of Vice Chairman of the diversified group.

In addition to his new role, Anant Goenka will continue to serve as the Vice Chairman of CEAT and Zensar Technologies. This move strengthens the leadership at the group headed by Harsh Goenka, ensuring stability and continuity in the long term for the group, which is acclaimed for its corporate governance and people friendly value system.

Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Group said, “Anant’s extensive experience, driving CEAT towards performance excellence over the past decade, will play a pivotal role in shaping the next wave of growth for the RPG Group. This era is defined by rapidly evolving technology and I believe Anant has the requisite skills and business instincts to herald change and make a difference in the way we adapt to technologies, markets and consumers.”

A highly accomplished professional, Anant brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Prior to being the Vice Chairman of CEAT and Zensar technologies, Anant led CEAT as Managing Director & CEO through a highly transformative 10-year period. Under his leadership, the market capitalization of the company grew significantly by over 20 times.

A graduate from the Wharton School and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Anant began his career in Unilever and RPG group company KEC International before joining CEAT. His leadership played a pivotal role in CEAT’s historic achievement of winning the prestigious Deming Grand Prize making it the first tyre brand in the world to receive this coveted accolade of business excellence.

Anant Goenka’s remarkable achievements have earned him recognition as “India’s Under 40 Business Leader” by CEO Forum in 2020, “GQ: 50 Most Influential Young Indians” in 2018, and “Next Generation Business Leader of the Year” by Forbes in 2017. He was also named among “India’s 40 under 40 Business Leaders” by the Economic Times-Spencer Stuart. He has also served as the Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA).

Speaking on the announcement, Anant Goenka said, “It is an honour and a responsibility that I will cherish and I hope to contribute towards the growth and competitiveness of our diverse businesses. Our fundamental value system, our governance standards and our quest for happiness will remain the guardrails within which we will continue to operate.”