Archive: June 16, 2022

Bangalore Bulls, in association with TagZ, celebrates world bicycle day

Bengaluru, June 16, 2022.

TagZFoods, the maker of India’s first popped chips brand and the team owners of cycling team Bangalore Bulls, organized a cycle ride last week to celebrate world bicycle day.

The team comprising 100+ riders organized a 50km ride starting from mekhri circle to Hesarghatta. Bangalore Bulls are a team formed through their common love for cycling.

TagZ Foods, a Bangalore-based startup aims to encourage individuals to lead a fitter and active lifestyle and are using this platform to grow a community of cyclists and help others discover the joy of cycling.

“Bengaluru riders have a strong bond, hailing from versatile expertise and diverse background, we are all united as one just because of Cycling.”, says Bhagyashree Sawant, Guinness World Record Holder, Cycling and captain of the Bangalore bulls.
“It’s world cycling day and what best way to celebrate it. Cycling entices you with not only good health but a profound sense of energy and joy. It is always overwhelming to be part of a team effort. Sense of pride in captaining the Bangalore Bulls in its first season and first official ride for the team.” says Dr. Gvindraj, an avid cycling enthusiast and co-captain of Bangalore Bulls.

To this Anish Basu Roy, Cofounder of TagZ Foods said, “ “As a cycling ent

The brand new Noise Buds VS104 offers 30 hours of playtime!

New Delhi, 16th June 2022: Noise, India’s leading smart wearable brand, has expanded its offerings with the launch of an innovative and truly “Made in India” Buds VS104. The latest buds are designed for people looking for a stylish and powered-packed audio device to enjoy music on the go. 

The Noise Buds VS104 is equipped with 13mm drivers and proprietary technology to offer loud and clear sound so you can enjoy every beat of your music.  It also boasts Hyper Sync TM technology, which allows Buds to auto-connect to the last paired device as soon as you open the charging case lid. In addition, deeper, natural bass of audio source material can be sensed over small speaker drivers thanks to psychoacoustic bass enhancement. It will enhance the soothing experiences of the tool that is already experienced by most of the brand’s users. 

Coming to battery life, the Buds VS104 promises a 30-hour playtime after getting 100% charged in one go. However, even with 10 minutes of quick charge, the device can last for a whopping 2 hours. It has a USB Type-C charging connector. This ensures that you don’t run out of charge while enjoying your favourite song. This device features the most up-to-date Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity for fast pairing. The wireless earbuds are also IPX5 water-resistant, making them perfect for use during workout sessions. 

Gaurav Khatri, Co-Founder, Noise, said, “I am delighted to announce Noise Buds VS104 as another star-studded addition to the list of ingenious and innovative Noise products for new-age customers. With a stellar mix of elite designs and best-in-class audio outputs, the device is a perfect match for customers who are inclined toward new technology and want a wholesome experience. We are confident that this innovative product will gather a stunning reception amongst our customers across the country.”

Apart from that, the earbud comes with Coloured ear tips’ which lends these buds a more playful look and gives options to consumers to mix and match. Noise Buds VS104 will be launched at INR 999; however, this will be the price if consumers buy the product in the first 104 minutes of launch, after which it will be available for INR 1499. Consumers can purchase the pioneering Noise Buds VS104 from Amazon from 16 June 2022. The product will shortly be available on gonoise.com as well. 

Top Five Unique Brands for Amazing Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Fathers are the most stressful to shop for. With Father’s Day fast approaching, now is the best time to find thoughtful gifts that say more than anything, “I love you, Dad,” to avoid the usual last-minute shambles. On his special day, make your dad feel loved and cherish the special bond you share with him with these amazing gift ideas. Following are some of the top brands worth checking out this Father’s Day.

DaMENSCH

Finding the perfect gift for your father might be difficult, but when it comes to purchasing for men, DaMENSCH is the place to go. DaMENSCH is a D2C brand that caters to the men’s premium essential wear fashion segment in India. DaMENSCH has a wide range of premium products ranging from casualwear to loungewear and essential wear for men. This Father’s Day why not surprise the father in your life with a new wardrobe that he will truly appreciate by gifting him comfortable fashion from DaMENSCH at 20% off. So, what are you waiting for?

Urban Company

On this important day, let your father be pampered by Urban Company.  Nothing beats self-care for recharging the batteries. With Urban Company’s salon at-home services, you can treat your father to a stylish haircut, manicure, or pedicure, an overall relaxing pampering session from the comfort of your own home. They hire extremely dependable professionals who will provide you with a completely budget-friendly escapade. As a bonus, cleaning and repair services are also on their list of services.

mPokket

Do you have a long list of Father’s Day surprises planned but are concerned about the money? Install mPokket and get an immediate personal loan ranging from ₹500 to ₹20,000 to buy all you want for your father. Money should never stand in the way of your happiness, that’s what mPokket likes to believe. mPokket aspires to help Young India become self-sufficient and meet its financial needs. It is totally secure to borrow money from mPokket too as it is a well-recognised Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). It also has a straightforward registration procedure and a quick disbursement procedure, without any collaterals. So, for all of your last-minute financial needs #mPokkethaina.

Snapdeal

This Father’s Day, spoil your dad with exciting gifts. Snapdeal is an online store that offers a wide range of products with substantial discounts, including wallets, cufflinks, ties, watches, headphones, mobile phones, grooming products, fashion items, adventure gears, health products, and more. You can also get affordable personalised gift items such as coffee mugs, phone cases, t-shirts, keychains, wall decals, footwear, and other accessories in attractive offers.

Bombay Shaving Company

Make Father’s day extra special for your dad by picking up thoughtfully selected gifts from Bombay Shaving Company, such as a personal razor or a trimmer box. Or give your dad a unique premium Father’s Day special kit and save 15% on personalised gift hampers with code “FDAY15.” Bombay Shaving Company is one of the most innovative and advanced grooming and hair removal brands in India.

Noise

Assist your father in developing the habit of exercising while wearing a smart watch every time they work out to monitor how their routine affects their heart rate. Monitoring his heart rate during exercise can help him figure out how strenuous his workout is whilst tracking his progress. A noise smartwatch will not only aid him to achieve his fitness goals more quickly, but it can also help him maintain a healthy heart in the long run.

The Claridges Proffers a Memorable Gastronomic Experience to Celebrate Father’s Day this June

Mumbai / New Delhi, June 2022: With immense love and gratitude towards all the fathers, The Claridges has specially curated bespoke offers at its diverse restaurants. Father’s Day is celebrated around the world to acknowledge and honour the contributions of fathers to their families and society. The epitome of luxury and a go-to place for heavenly food, The Claridges has you and your father covered for a unique dining experience.

Great food has the ability to not only nourish one’s spirit but also bring people closer. This Father’s Day is your chance to take a break from the busy schedule and spend time with your fathers while savoring exquisite Spanish cuisine with a cigar of choice. To add the joy of joys, the father and son duo can also enjoy cigars at the alfresco dining setting of Sevilla or Claridges Garden and avail 20% savings on Ala carte.

Diners can also choose to commemorate this day with an opulent Sunday Brunch with their fathers at Pickwick, a theme-based restaurant inspired by Charles Dickens’ novel- The Pickwick Papers. Sunday Brunch at Pickwick is a culinary buffet with delightful food, a vibrant atmosphere, and delicious desserts to gorge on. The exclusive menu offers a wide selection of culinary delights which will make the day a memorable one. This extravagant brunch also offers 20% off for all the patrons.

To enjoy this occasion in the comfort of your homes with your loved ones, Tiffin by Claridges- a premium 24×7 delivery service is also offering a special tiffin menu curated to perfection with robustness by the master chefs offering two special set menus for you and your father in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian categories. The set menu is a wholesome and delicious meal for two people. From succulent starters to flavorous main course, the delectable non-veg selection includes Mutton Burra Kebab, Fish Tikka, Mutton Seekh kebab, and Murgh Malai Tikka. The main course contains Butter Chicken Meat pulao, Daal Makhan Maar Ke, Lasuni Palak, and Burani Raita paired with Amritsari Kulcha and Moon Daal Halwa. The veg selection offers Paneer Tikka, Tandoori Gobhi, Tandoori Aloo, Makai Pyaz ki Seekh as starters, and Paneer Makhani, Subz Pulao, Daal Makhan Maar Ke, Lasuni Palak, Burani Raita in the main course paired with Amritsari Kulcha and Moon Daal Halwa to end the meal on a sweet note. These aromatic dishes will be available for safe delivery and takeaway through Tiffin by Claridges from 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

The Claridges extends its good wishes to all the amazing fathers and all father figures in the world by crafting a dining experience featuring an array of diverse cuisines at the city’s most iconic restaurants.

Innovist raises USD 3.5 million in Pre-Series A funding round led by existing investors Accel Partners and 72 Ventures

New Delhi June 2022: Onesto Labs, rebranded as Innovist, the parent company of Gurgaon-based D2C hair brand Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play (India’s first ceramide-based skincare brand), and SunScoop (a sunscreen-only brand) has raised USD 3.5 million. The Pre-Series A funding round was led by existing investors Accel Partners and 72 Ventures.

Other prevailing investors Sauce (Manu Chandra) & Arihant Patni (Patni Family Office) and new investors Jani Ventures Inc, Nihir Parikh, Rashmi Kwatra (Sixteen Street Capital), Kunal Shah (Cred), Alok Mittal, and Shripad Nadkarni (Maverix Platforms & Fingerlix) also participated. Innovist will use the freshly infused capital to further strengthen the company’s R&D capabilities, marketing, hiring, and distribution channels.

Rohit Chawla, Founder and CEO of Innovist, said, “The name Innovist was coined after we decided to rebrand from Onesto because we are a science and innovation-led platform, and we wanted the name to reflect that. The journey so far has been incredible. We are grateful to our investors for their renewed faith in us and for always staying aligned with our vision. Their unrelenting support has helped lay a strong foundation upon which our success is built. With the new capital, we are confident that we can bolster our infrastructure substantially and grow further.”

“Innovist is a brand entirely driven by science and safe, clean ingredients and is anchored on transparency. Both as an investor and a power user, I love the efficacy and personalisation of the skin and hair care products they offer. From a business standpoint, a vertical house of brands enables us to extract the best possible value from demand and supply by innovating high-quality products while managing cost and operational efficiencies. We look forward to Rohit and team continuing their stellar work and launching world-class products in the BPC category for India and its adjacent markets,” added Radhika Ananth, VP, Accel Partners.

Founded in 2018 by Rohit Chawla, Sifat Khurana, and Vimal Bhola, Onesto Labs (Innovist) is on a mission to revolutionise the personal care & beauty industry with products that are science-first in approach. Innovist’s brands Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play, and SunScoop sell beauty & personal care products designed with ingredients that have proven efficacy and are backed by scientific research. These products are sold on their website (innovist.com), e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Nykaa, and modern retail stores across India. Innovist recently received a significant investment in its nutraceuticals brand Nudge from Nykaa. Onesto Labs was also part of Accel’s Atoms first cohort, launched last year to support early-stage startups.

Paytm launches Travel Festival sale with discounts on domestic and international flight, train and bus tickets…

Mumbai : One97 Communications Limited that owns the brand Paytm, India’s leading digital payments and financial services company, today announced the ‘Paytm Travel Festival’ an online sale, with discounts on domestic and international flight, train and bus tickets from June 15th to June 16th, 2022. The festival aims to give users the convenience of seamless ticketing with the best deals on the Paytm app.

With the Paytm Travel Festival sale, users can avail a 15% discount on domestic flight bookings and 10% off on international flights bookings on the Paytm app with credit card and EMI transactions through ICICI Bank and Bank of Baroda. RBL Bank users can avail the offer through debit card transactions as well. Additionally, users can get a 20% instant discount on bus ticket bookings, while train tickets can be booked at zero payment gateway (PG) charges via UPI on the app.

Paytm Spokesperson said, “We strive to offer convenience to users with our seamless ticketing services and offer the best deals. We are excited to announce India’s biggest travel sale with massive discounts across flight, train and bus tickets.”

With flight ticketing on the Paytm app, users enjoy a fully seamless payment experience with insurance booking options, convenient cancellation support, and more. Moreover, students, armed forces and senior citizens can avail special fares on flight ticket bookings.

The company is also an authorized partner for IRCTC, offering users easy train ticket booking facility in more than 10 languages. Users can also access a pool of benefits — from checking PNR, customer support and also avail Paytm Postpaid (Buy Now, Pay Later feature) to book train tickets now and pay later. Additionally, users can book bus tickets through the Paytm app for over 2,500 bus operators and get assured offers and cashbacks.

Paytm also allows users to book event tickets and metro tickets on its app. The company offers flexibility of payments as users can easily pay for such bookings through a host of Paytm payment instruments such as Paytm Wallet, Paytm UPI, Paytm Postpaid (Buy Now, Pay Later), netbanking and debit & credit cards.

NCR witnesses maximum completion of housing units: Report

New Delhi: Among seven metro cities and regions, Delhi-NCR has seen the completion of the maximum number of ‘stuck’ flats since December last year, a survey by real estate consultants Anarock has said.

Of the 36,830 units that were completed in the seven cities and regions during the period, NCR accounted for 16,750 flats. It was followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru. Despite the highest number of completions, NCR also tops the cities in terms of stuck or delayed flats. The region now has 2,40,610 units that are yet to be delivered, according to the report.

“NCR and MMR together account for 77% majority share of the stuck or delayed units. The southern metros of Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad have just 9% while Pune has an approximately 9% share. Kolkata accounts for a minuscule 5% overall share,” the report said.

Surinder Singh, the director of GLS group, said the developers were serious about completing the delayed projects and delivering them to sustain market buoyancy. “Even the projects that are delayed or stuck because of various reasons have been seeing progress with help from government agencies and other developers,” he added.

Prashant Thakur, senior director and head of research at Anarock, said, “The developers have remained committed to completing their projects and are capitalising on the ongoing demand for ready-to-move houses. What is notable is that they are maintaining a momentum despite considerable headwinds from increased input costs, which have gone through the roof in the last five months.”

Thakur said the NBCC and the SWAMIH funds had also pushed many projects to completion.

Protean partners with nStore to digitise merchants, businesses and brands

India, June 2022: Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited), a market leader in universal, citizen centric and population scale e-governance solutions, today announced a collaboration with nStore Technologies, an integrated digital order-to-deliver platform, to accelerate digital inclusion and digital commerce among retail merchants, businesses and brands.

Under the partnership, the two companies will offer an easy-to-use digital storefront that facilitates digital discovery and commerce for merchants and businesses on the back of the innovative, disruptive and transformative Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) ecosystem. With this, any merchant or business can register their stores and brands online, create and upload catalogues on the open network and get their business online.

Protean aims to roll out this technology as a ‘plug-in’ in close collaboration with seller platforms, financial institutions and other partners with the ability to onboard last-mile businesses at scale.

Protean eGov Technologies Limited Managing Director and CEO Suresh Sethi said, “We believe that Protean has been at the forefront of enabling the e-governance infrastructure and launching populationscale digital interventions for over two decades and laying a foundation for a Digital India. With a view to support the government’s vision to democratise digital commerce, we are launching technology solutions and tools that will enable any business, large or small, to be a part of the ONDC ecosystem quickly and seamlessly. We are extremely proud that our technology innovations over the years have made the lives of millions of citizens convenient by implementation of universal, citizen centric and population scale egovernance solutions. We look forward to play a role in building and scaling new open digital ecosystems as building blocks for India and the rest of the world.”

nStore CEO Pradeep Kumar Sampath said, “nStore’s genesis was built on the fundamentals of democratizing digital commerce through partnerships with stores and brands across categories. With our solution currently deployed across 20+ cities, we have created a platform and operating model that will help small businesses and brands to get a digital storefront effortlessly and focus more on their core business. We are excited to partner with Protean to take our solution to scale and be one of the pioneers in laying the digital foundation for our country.”