Archive: December 1, 2021

World’s youngest woman commander, Captain Anny Divya to now represent Faith by AS Motiwala

An icon to the youth and a covid warrior with many Vande Bharat Mission flights to her credit, Captain Anny Divya and Faith find common ground in diamond bijoux

In a world of Zoom and Google Meets, the young consumer wants to invest in fine jewellery that can be worn as everyday essentials. They’re not interested in buying expensive fine baubles only to lock them away in a safe. So when we think of dainty trinkets in diamonds and other gemstones, there’s only one brand that stands the test of loyalty and a century-old trusted legacy – Faith by AS Motiwala.

Representing the prestigious family legacy of AS Motiwala is Faith that stems from the inspiration that young women are to the founder, Mr. Ashraf Motiwala. As he calls them ‘Women of Faith’, women who dare you to dream and achieve the impossible, Faith picks Captain Anny Divya as its brand ambassador, the world’s youngest woman commander.

As the youngest jet flier across categories, Captain Anny Divya is one of the six daredevil women of the world to be featured by Bloomberg. Symbolic of her audacious life choices and charming personality is the brand Faith by AS Motiwala. “Faith is the very reason for my success. It’s what kept me going from strength to strength until I achieved my dreams”. With the mission to re-imagine the design process according to the needs of the modern woman, Faith prides in everyday trinkets, gifting, wedding trousseau finds and much more.

About Faith by ASM: Founded by Ashraf Motiwala, is a contemporary brand that reassesses itself to fit the tastes of the millennials, it focuses on ethical sourcing of all their natural diamonds and provides hallmarked gold while being IGI certified. Faith transposes precious metals and diamonds to a selection of contemporary bijoux that can take you from dusk to dawn, boardroom to brunch, all while offering a residual value to your purchase.

Škoda Auto India Registers 108% Y-O-Y Growth In Sales

Mumbai – ŠKODA AUTO India has been witnessing a year of growth and has announced a strong 3 digit performance of 108% increase in November 2021 sales, compared to the same period last year. The company sold 2,196 cars in November 2021, compared to 1,056 cars sold in November 2020. Furthermore, the company delivered around 2,300 KUSHAQ’s (retails) to customers in November 2021, and the new midsize SUV has been a true game-changer for the brand in India.

The brand has impressed further in its year of growth and is now present in more than 100 locations with 175 plus touchpoints. It has recently launched additional dealerships in major Indian cities. There has been considerable emphasis on rapidly increasing the brand’s network footprint across India since the adoption of the ‘India 2.0’ strategy, which began with the launch of KUSHAQ.

In continuation of our celebration of 20 Years ŠKODA AUTO in India, with key focus on customer centricity programs. ŠKODA AUTO India has rolled out exclusive service offers at our dealerships for our existing customers.

CollegeDekho closes Series B funding round with US$ 35 million

Gurugram, Dec 01, 2021: CollegeDekho, India’s largest college admissions and higher education services platform, closes its Series B funding with Disrupt ADQ and QIC coming on board recently. The USD 35 million (~INR 260 crore) round has been led by Winter Capital, ETS Strategic Capital – the private equity investments arm of ETS (creator of the TOEFL® tests and GRE® General Test), Calega and existing investor Man Capital.

CollegeDekho is planning to use the funds to further improve its offerings for students and colleges both within India and Abroad. The company will increase its investment in products and technology while growing new verticals like Ed-Fin-Tech, student accommodation and coaching for higher Education. It is also considering expanding its study abroad services in global markets. The company will also use the funds raised for acquisitions and consolidation that make strategic sense.

Founded in 2015, CollegeDekho is on a mission to institutionalize students’ counselling in India. It connects prospective students with colleges using its proprietary technology and AI-based conversation bot. Its Common Application Form platform, which enables students to apply to multiple colleges with a single click, is largest of its kind in India. For Study Abroad students, CollegeDekho offers a full range of services from Profile Building, Test Preparation, to Application Assistance, University Selection and Visa Assistance.

CollegeDekho has recently launched innovative 0% EMI based education financing and insurance products to enable more and more students to get access to an education of their choice. The platform helps colleges by making their admissions more efficient and predictable. The company plans to build services to help students with higher education coaching as well as student accommodation services.

In his comments about closing of Series B funding, Mr. Ruchir Arora, Founder & CEO, CollegeDekho, said, “We believe that our sound business model, innovative products, our commitment to excellence in service delivery, and growing Student base continue to help us win the trust of investors who have global exposure and experience in higher Ed tech. Their participation in our growth story is a testimony that we are delivering on our mission of transforming the higher education journey of students. Following the fruitful completion of Series B funding, we will be expanding our team, and platforms to serve a larger number of students and colleges. We will also increase our investment in products and technologies, while fueling our growth in our new verticals such as education loans, student accommodation and coaching for higher ed. Even as we double down on our efforts to increase our reach in the Indian market, we will also consider expanding our presence abroad.”

In their comments the existing investors placed on record their hopes of the promising growth prospects of CollegeDekho. Mr. Anton Farlenkov, Managing Director at Winter Capital Advisors, said: “We are happy to welcome ADQ and QIC along with ETS Strategic Capital as our co-investor in CollegeDekho. We are convinced that partners as solid as these joining the pool of investors further strengthens the prospects of success for CollegeDekho and proves the value of investment in EdTech, which is poised to reach US$10 billion in size in the next 5-10 years, from about US$ 2.5 billion today. We see our investment in CollegeDekho as promising and well aligned with our strategy to expand our investment portfolio via dynamic, high-quality assets.”

“We continue to identify and invest in companies both domestically and internationally whose missions and long-term vision align with that of ETS,” said Ralph Taylor-Smith, Managing Director of ETS Strategic Capital.

“We are pleased to see continued investment in College Dekho that furthers our shared goals of advancing access and equity in education for all learners around the globe” concluded Ralph.

Mr. Mohamed Mansour, Chairman of Man Capital, commented: “We are glad to have partnered with CollegeDekho’s founders since day one and delighted to have been joined by Winter Capital and ETS Strategic Capital along with ADQ and QIC as co-investors. We continue to believe and support the company’s vision. CollegeDekho is at the forefront of a rapidly expanding and growing Ed-Tech market in India. In addition to the exponential growth in college admission and wider India Ed-Tech market, we are also seeing a rise in integrated solutions for college students across the globe. We believe that CollegeDekho is very well positioned to expand its services and reach to become a leading global player over the coming years.”

The higher education market accounts for over 50% of the Indian education market. At US$ 135 billion in FY20 its larger than the K-12 market in value terms. With India’s higher education Gross Enrollment Ratio targeted to grow to 50% in the next ten years along with the initiatives led by NEP, the higher education market is expected to grow at a fast pace over the coming years.

A Touch of STRIPES UNDER YOUR FEET BY NOTION

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With advancement in time and technology, so many designs and patterns come in the wooden flooring, and NOTION is the pioneer company in India known for their exotic range, patterns and textures in the wooden floor industry. “NOTION”-a company engaged in luxury wooden flooring, cladding and decking products have introduced ‘Stripes Flooring Collection’ recently.

According to Mr. Akash Saini-MD-NOTION, “Our strip wood flooring collection is designed to meet the most individual requirements. Therefore, if you’d like to upgrade the look and ambiance of your dream place this season in a stylish and convenient way for many more years then do check the collection. The collection will certainly stand on your expectations within your budget. The aim of such unique flooring collections is for giving you the warmth of wood for decades to come and improve the aesthetic and appeal of your house”, he further added.

The floor consists of three-layer to avoid expansion and contraction. It has warmth, luxury and the feel of natural wood. It gives a royal, ambiance and feel of luxury and it  is just not limited to individual rooms or gardens, it looks great in corporate houses, hotels, decks, clubs or anywhere one can imagine it to be. The best part of it is that it comes in multiple varieties that are resistant to moisture and climatic changes, it’s a premium class product and strong enough. It’s easy to install so you can do it by yourself.

The Stripes collection by NOTION looks really classy and no matter what kind of interiors you own, it will go well with your furniture and walls. So, if you are looking for a kind of flooring which is unique, elegant and strong, the latest collection by NOTION is the one you should rely on.

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