Leading PR agency Provocomm Public Relations honored at ET Inspiring Leaders- Best of North 2023

New Delhi- India’s fastest-growing premier PR agency Provocomm Public Relations has been recognized as the most efficient and dynamic PR organization in the communications industry at the ET Inspiring Leaders- Best of North 2023 organized by Times Group’s Optimal Media Solutions. The sparkling event was held on 19th May at Timber Trails Heights and Resorts in Himachal Pradesh. It saw the coming together of empowering business magnates, leaders, and visionaries under one roof who were felicitated for their contributions in different economic sectors.

Clocking a significant achievement at the ET Inspiring Leaders ceremony, Mr. Aniket Tiwary, Executive Director, Provocomm Public Relations, said, “We are glad to receive the outstanding honor presented to us at the ET Inspiring Leaders Award- Best of North 2023. It is an excellent validation of our team’s efforts. It motivates us to give our best to our clients and patrons and also simultaneously contribute to scaling up the communication industry through our work. I would like to thank the organizers for deeming us worthy of the honor.”

Provocomm Public Relations received a Memento and Certificate of Honour at the event. The PR company was also the official PR Partner of the event. This was the second collaboration with Times Group after the Times Property Fiesta event held in February.

Provocomm Public Relations is one of the rapidly growing PR agencies offering its services in diverse verticals like real estate, hospitality, education, startups, ed-tech, and lifestyle. The company holds a pan-India mark and has clients from different states. Founded by Aniket Tiwary, the company has a young and dynamic team offering diverse PR tools and resources to its clients.

Eco-Friendly Extravaganza: Vegas Mall, Dwarka, Leads the Way on World Environment Day

Vegas Mall, Dwarka, one of Delhi’s most prestigious shopping and entertainment destinations, took an eco-friendly approach to celebrating World Environment Day on the 4th and 5th of June, 2023. The mall hosted a series of engaging activities and workshops aimed at promoting environmental consciousness and sustainable living.

The event featured engaging activities, workshops, and expert speakers sharing their views, aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices. From the captivating “Plant Chess” to interactive workshops on composting and recycling, participants embraced the mall’s commitment to sustainability. Participants were treated to a unique experience called “Date with Greens,” immersing them in the beauty of nature within the mall’s premises.

These engaging activities allowed visitors to connect with green spaces and appreciate the importance of environmental preservation. In addition, a soil mixing session captured the attention of gardening enthusiasts. Participants learned the art of creating nutrient-rich soil blends and understanding the importance of healthy soil for plant growth and ecosystem sustainability.

Mr. Ravinder Choudhary, VP, Vegas Mall, said, “We are thrilled by the tremendous turnout and positive feedback we received for our World Environment Day celebrations at Vegas Mall. Our team has poured their heart and soul into organising this event, driven by a shared love for our planet. We firmly believe that through collective action and education, we can create a positive impact and preserve the beauty of our environment for future generations. I am immensely proud to be a part of this movement, and I am excited to continue fostering a greener, more sustainable future for all.”

Togai raises $3.1Mn seed funding to offer cutting-edge monetization stack for B2B companies

Chennai, India, 6th June 2023: Togai, the B2B SaaS metering and pricing platform, announced it has raised USD 3.1 million in a seed round, led by Together Fund. The fund round also saw participation from other investors like BoldCap, Core91, and illustrious angel investors, including Prasanna Shankar, the Co-Founder of Rippling. The funds will be used for product development and expanding into new geographies.

According to a McKinsey study, pricing has a profound impact on a company’s financial health, as even a 1% improvement in pricing can lead to over an 8% increase in profitability. However, businesses in the B2B market are currently facing increasing churn rates, highlighting the need for tailor-made pricing models. Customers are now actively seeking pricing flexibility and customization options, which puts pressure on companies to have complete autonomy over their pricing strategies. Addressing this market gap, Togai’s plug-and-play model supports pricing and finance teams in deploying their pricing strategy while integrating seamlessly with their existing quote-to-cash systems for effortless, ‘no-code’ pricing alterations.

Founded by Abhishek Rajagopal, Aravind Sriraman, and Tholkappiyan Velavan, Togai takes an innovative approach to crafting monetization tools for today’s dynamic billing and pricing landscape. The company is empowering businesses to make instantaneous and customized changes to pricing, thereby enabling them to remain competitive. The founder trio launched their product in April 2023 in beta to customers across dev tools, fintech, and conversational AI verticals. Togai enables businesses to roll out pricing changes within a matter of hours, circumventing the need for time-consuming engineering efforts. The model seamlessly integrates with existing tools (CPQ, CRM, Billing, Usage analytics, Revenue recognition), providing total visibility and ensuring synchronization across all systems and processes throughout any pricing update cycle.

Regarding the investment in Togai, Manav Garg, founding partner at Together Fund, mentioned, “As we navigate an AI-first world, ‘subscribers’ or ‘users’ are getting replaced by ‘software’ and ‘workflows’. Simple pay-as-you-go models, while straightforward, are centered around a cost-plus pricing strategy, often overlooking the full value your product offers to customers. This evolution challenges the conventional subscription and seat-based pricing models and necessitates a comprehensive reimagining of them. Togai is addressing this need by helping SaaS companies reconstruct their pricing models from the ground up.”

Speaking about Togai’s solutions, Abhishek Rajagopal, Co-Founder and CEO of Togai expresses, “With Togai, SaaS companies can rapidly test and implement their pricing strategies and can go live within days instead of months. We are poised to continue our journey in building end-to-end monetization solutions for this burgeoning segment and any B2B entity seeking to implement pricing changes to drive growth and profitability. Furthermore, we are excited to expand our reach to additional territories.”

Nikhil Nandagopal, Co-founder and CPO of Appsmith, an open-source dev tools company that uses Togai, said, “When we decided to launch usage-based pricing, we sought tools that provided flexibility to support different pricing models and the reliability of handling data at high volume. Togai’s solution-first approach accommodated our various pricing & billing scenarios, not just for today but also for the future, fast-tracking our time-to-market from months to mere days.”

The company’s B2B plug-and-play model is now open to public access. The company’s monetization marketplace, currently in beta, hosts over 10 apps and integrations, empowering users to visualize the flow, pinpoint leakages, and bridge the gaps in their entire quote-to-cash process, sans any engineering effort.

The Future of EV in making Green Indian

The future of EV in India is very promising and has the potential to make a significant impact on making India greener. The Indian government has been promoting EVs by launching various initiatives, schemes and policies to support EV adoption and manufacturing.

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One of the major challenges in India is reducing carbon emissions from the transportation sector, which is a significant contributor to air pollution and climate change. Adoption of EVs can help to reduce these emissions and make India more environmentally friendly.

The EV industry has been expanding tremendously in recent years as a result of the government’s announcement of a number of incentives and subsidies to promote EVs, including tax exemptions, subsidies on charging infrastructure, and lower registration fees. Thanks to the government’s ambitious aim to turn India into a global powerhouse for EV manufacturing, electric vehicles have become the most well-liked green vehicles in the country.

India’s ambitious aspirations to lessen its carbon footprint and advance sustainable development, the country’s future use of green vehicles is an intriguing subject to investigate. A growing number of automakers are introducing new green vehicles, such as electric automobiles, hybrid vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell cars, in response to the Indian government’s drive towards electric mobility. By 2030, it is predicted that electric vehicles will outsell internal combustion engines.

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The future is also promising for consumers, as the benefits of owning an EV are becoming increasingly apparent. The lower cost of fuel, reducing maintenance costs, and tax exemptions are some of the advantages of owning an EV. As the prices of EVs continue to fall, we can expect to see a significant increase in EV adoption.

However, to achieve the goal of a green India, a lot more needs to be done from the government’s end. Effective policies and schemes are required to encourage citizens to switch to EVs. The development of charging infrastructure across the country will also play a critical role in ensuring the seamless adoption of EVs.

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EVs can store energy and feed it back to the grid during periods of high demand thanks to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. This innovation has the potential to ease the burden on the electrical grid and give EV owners a new source of income. V2G technology is now being tested by a few Indian businesses, and it will likely become more widely used in the future. As a result, your charging car will supply and provide energy.

Mahindra Electric
Mahindra Electric, a division of Mahindra & Mahindra, is one of the leading players in the Indian EV market. They have been actively involved in the development and manufacturing of electric vehicles in India. Mahindra Electric offers a range of electric vehicles, including the Mahindra eVerito sedan and the Mahindra e2o Plus hatchback. They have also been working on advanced technologies like battery swapping and connected EV solutions to enhance the overall EV ecosystem in India.

Tata Motors
Tata Motors, one of India’s largest automotive manufacturers, has been making significant strides in the EV segment. They have introduced the Tata Nexon EV, an all-electric SUV, which has gained popularity in the market. Tata Motors is also working on expanding its electric vehicle portfolio and has plans to launch more electric models in the coming years. They have partnered with various government agencies and private companies to develop charging infrastructure and promote EV adoption across the country.

Zapp Appoints Mark Kobal as Head of Investor Relations

London, June 6, 2023 – Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited (NASDAQ: ZAPP) (“Zapp”, or “the Company”), which is in the process of launching its UK-based, high-performance two-wheel electric vehicle brand in Europe, today announced the appointment of Mark Kobal as Head of Investor Relations with immediate effect.

“Following our recent listing on Nasdaq, Mark is an excellent addition as leader of our investor relations program,” said Swin Chatsuwan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zapp. “We welcome him as another seasoned member of our management team, which has deep expertise in launching iconic brands.”

“Mark’s deep experience will help us build out a world-class investor relations program to match our award-winning product designs,” added Dave Sturgeon, Chief Financial Officer of Zapp. “As Zapp establishes itself as a premium brand in Europe, it will be ever more important for us to engage with shareholders and communicate our plan for value creation.”

Mr. Kobal has served as an investor relations officer for more than a decade, with experience spanning both public and private companies. Prior to joining Zapp, he led the investor relations program for a venture capital firm, RockawayX. Before that, he was the Head of Investor Relations for Nasdaq-listed Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. Mark holds a B.A. degree in business economics with an emphasis in accounting from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is also a holder of the Investor Relations Charter certification from NIRI, the Association for Investor Relations.

“The Zapp team has a clear path toward expansion in the electric-powered two-wheeler segment, which is expected to grow at a faster rate than electric vehicle adoption overall,” commented Kobal. “Their expertise in developing intellectual property and strategic partnerships to scale quickly with an asset-light business model positions Zapp to be a leader in two-wheeler mobility. I look forward to working with the team in this newly created role and to similarly expanding the awareness of Zapp in the investment community.”

Jayesh Ranjan launches new not-for-profit body for GREATER HYDERABAD – GREENER HYDERABAD on the eve of World Environment Day

Hyderabad, June 06, 2023: The Greater Hyderabad Parisara Foundation (GHPF), a not-for-profit organisation, devoted to transforming the ecology of the city and its surroundings into a greener and healthier metropolis, was launched by Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Industry & Commerce, and IT, Government of Telangana, today.

The vision of the newly-launched GHPF is Greater Hyderabad, Greener Hyderabad.

GHPF, which is the Hyderabad chapter of a movement launched by a group of scientists, experts and other concerned citizens who have come together to ecologically transform Indian cities overwhelmed by extreme climate events, overflowing landfills with untreated solid wastes, depleting groundwater, encroached and polluted water bodies, toxic air quality and other environmental degradation. The group launched its Bengaluru chapter, Greater Bengaluru Parisara Foundation, in early 2022.

The launch event held on Monday on the eve of the World Environment Day at 360LIFE ‘Origin Towers at Madhapur’ in Hyderabad, India’s first and Asia’s only second such venture (Vertical Garden Twin Buildings) , was accompanied by the symbolic watering of the Vertical green forest of the apartment complex.

360 Life pioneers environmentally-conscious buildings to balance urban ecological health and the city’s development needs.

GHPF, the Hyderabad Chapter, aptly launched on Monday, the UN World Environment Day

Speaking on the occasion Mr Jayesh Ranjan said it is the perfect occasion to bring a new NGO to Hyderabad said to have done phenomenally well in Bangalore over a period of one year. Many cities are confronted with environmental challenges and Hyderabad is no exception. What you need to do is to collaborate with those institutions that are doing similar work. He said he would be ready to facilitate such collaborations and promised all the help.

I am happy to note that 360 Life has come forward to take responsibility for the restoration of the two-step well in the Osmania University campus. Over the last two years, 20 step-wells were restored in the city. He also appreciated 360 Life for coming out with the two tallest apartment buildings with vertical forests.

More and more people are moving to cities. Now villages have become old age homes. As a result, there is a tremendous amount of stress on urban infrastructure said Prakash Belwadi, Theatre, Film, Media personality, an activist and thought leader who is the founder of Greater Bangalore Parisara Foundation.

In the next 15 to 20 years about 250 to 300 million people will be migrating to urban areas. 18 million tonnes of garbage is produced across India every year. And this is going into landfills, which are polluting underground water. We need to use scientific data in urban planning. The newly launched NGO will provide scientifically reviewed data for urban planning. It will also help people to take informed decisions with the data. So that they will not buy properties in problematic areas. The NGO will work with Government and not against the government he said.

Speaking on the occasion Mr K Srikanth, Director of 360 Life said that they are a social enterprise with a commercial viability rather than a complete commercial enterprise. Builders have to be responsible for the well-being of the customers who reside in the residences they build. Today the scenario is under construction real estate projects produce more dust, air, noise pollution, and disturbance to the neighbours. Now you are here in this under-construction project without witnessing any of them he said.

We never celebrated New Year, but we have always celebrated World Environment Day. This is our 9th year of celebration. This day is an opportunity to showcase how dustfree is an under-construction site. We would like to see a better Hyderabad. Our goal for the newly formed Greater Hyderabad Parisara Foundation is to achieve Net Zero. Net Zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) that’s produced and the amount that’s removed from the atmosphere, he said.

Towards this direction, very soon we will be launching our project and initiatives for Net Zero, where Shri G Ranjith Reddy, MP, Lok Sabha; Shri Arekapudi Gandhi, MLA, and Whip, Telangana Assembly have agreed to take up the implementation in one colony each in their respective constituencies, Srikanth informed.

Smt Kalpana Ramesh, Founder, of The Rain Water Project, speaking on the occasion said nearly 5000 tonnes of garbage (equivalent to the garbage, the entire city produces a day) was removed from 20 step-wells which were restored in the city in the last two years. She shared that Rashtrapathi Nilayam in Bollaram has reached out to her to restore two step wells in Rashtrapathi Nilayam in Bollaram. The GHPF has come to Hyderabad at such a time the city is ready to welcome you, she said.

Shri Nagesh Sidhanti, Landscape Engineer, Arboriculturist, and Urban Forestry Expert; Prof D Ravinder, Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University; Shri ThilothamKolanu, Director, Andhra Pradesh Environmental Management Corporation, Shri Vinay Palaparthy, trade and industrial entrepreneur, and others also participated.

360LIFE, which takes pride in facilitating the launch of this new foundation, with an aim to further the environmentally-harmonious development of Greater Hyderabad, took the opportunity to showcase to the dignitaries the progress made with, its stunning vertical forest model apartments on World Environment Day. The towers are twin urban apartment buildings that are covered by vertical gardens, the first of its kind in the country to balance mother nature with development.

360LIFE, a leading developer in the city, with plans to expand in Cochin, Jaipur, Pune, Chennai, Kigali (Rwanda), and Dubai, is committed to spearheading a strategic shift towards sustainability in development projects.

The vision of 360 LIFE is aligned with that of the foundation’s belief that the transformation into ‘Greater Hyderabad, Greener Hyderabad’ can be driven only by joining forces with government entities, academic institutions, NGOs, and citizen groups, the speakers said.

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STEPWELLS AT OSMANIA TO BE REVIVED
360LIFE, in keeping with its identity as a green infra company and its avowed ethos of seamlessly blending nature into its projects, is proud to announce its decision to adopt one such restoration effort underway in the city: Two beautiful heritage step wells in Osmania University. The project is being taken up by The Rainwater Project, the social start-up that earlier restored the now-famous Bansilalpet Stepwell.

360LIFE is committed to supporting projects around the environment and water conservation. This project will not only preserve heritage and architecture but also revive the charging of groundwater in the extended area around the stepwell and help create a vibrant public space in OU. The Osmania University step-wells, when restored, will augment the local groundwater levels, reduce urban flooding and serve to showcase a sterling example of traditional water conservation structures in the midst of our urban habitat.

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