Archive: June 23, 2022

Puretech Digital scales up leadership team with key elevations

Mumbai, June 2022: Puretech Digital, an award-winning, full-service digital agency based out of Mumbai has announced top-level elevations in its senior leadership team. The top-level elevations are a part of the agency’s growth strategy in the coming years.

The agency has elevated Kedar Kulkarni & Hardik Shah as Vice Presidents – Digital.

Kedar Kulkarni

Kedar Kulkarni has been a part of Puretech Digital for more than 10 years and has been instrumental in the growth of the agency over the years. He leads businesses for Growth Marketing & Analytics.

Hardik

Hardik Shah holds over 12+ years of experience with expertise that spans across several sectors including Travel, Hospitality, BFSI, Fashion, Health, IT, Real Estate, and B2B with a focus on Organic Growth Marketing.

In their current role, both the Vice Presidents will be focusing on setting up the marketing automation and data ecosystems at Puretech Digital to ensure client success.

Prashant Deorah, CEO, Puretech Digital

Speaking on the elevation Prashant Deorah, CEO, Puretech Digital said “The senior-level elevations are in sync with our firm’s view and growth plans in the next few years. Kedar and Hardik have played a pivotal role in our journey and understand the company’s vision and ideologies. Digital marketing is an ever-evolving space and I look forward to working with them to bring in some path-breaking solutions for our clients. I am sure they will continue to drive excellence and take us to greater heights.”

Spice Money and Religare Broking launch a new campaign Demat Zaroori Hai

Chennai: Spice Money, India’s leading rural fintech that is revolutionising the way Bharat banks, has launched a digital TVC that announces its partnership with Religare Broking Ltd. (RBL) to provide rural citizens with equitable access to investment opportunities, thus, taking a step further in bridging the rural-urban divide and augmenting financial inclusion. The TVC highlights how rural citizens can get assistance to open a free of cost Religare Demat accounts from their nearest merchant or kirana store served by Spice Money Adhikaris, and the importance of these accounts as primary requisite for investments. The TVC, with its essence rooted in rural India, ties together the ground-level aspirations of a young Bharat, the ease of opening a Demat account, and the many financial opportunities and resultant financial prosperity that a Demat account can pave the way for.

The TVC showcases a discussion among three friends outside a local shop. It highlights one of the three as financially more aware, with the know-how of Demat accounts and investment options. Through the discussion, he explains to the other two how investments are important and a Demat account is a primary requirement before investing in market-linked opportunities. When the two friends ask how they can open a Demat account, he points them towards the store behind them, run by a local Spice Money Adhikari who tells them how anyone can now open a Religare Demat account, assisted by any Spice Money Adhikari, completely free of cost. The film concludes with the three friends talking about how with a plethora of investment options, a Demat account is the best possible way to start the journey towards financial prosperity.

Kuldeep Pawar, SVP & Head of Marketing, Spice Money said, “Spice Money is dedicated to being a part of the journey of financial inclusion that the country has set upon. With the ten lakhs strong Spice Money Adhikari network serving more than 18000 pincodes in India, we have now partnered with Religare Broking, one of the leading securities firms, to truly democratise the opportunity for investments. Our new digital TVC showcases this partnership and highlights how it will bring to the citizens of Bharat, a plethora of investment opportunities, hitherto available mostly to urban India, as we work towards our commitment in bridging the rural-urban divide.”

Ashley Almeida, Executive Vice President, Digital, Product, and Marketing, Religare Broking said, “We are delighted to join hands with Spice Money, a brand that has been leading the financial services revolution in rural India, to bring a diverse portfolio of investment opportunities to the last mile of the country. We firmly believe that this association will pave the way toward financial freedom for the rural citizens of India and contribute towards further financial inclusion.”

Jaro Education witnesses a 256% hike in the average salary of learners, par excellence

National, June 2022: Jaro Education, India’s most trusted and leading Edtech firm, maintains an unwavering placement assistance record, with a projected highest salary of 69 lakhs and an average salary of 27 lakhs; paving new milestones in the current academic year.

Over 60+ companies across various sectors and industries from Finance, Marketing, IT, Data Science, Analytics & other Techno-functional came on board in the past two months. Working professionals and learners have started securing a majority of offers from top-tier and reputed companies, receiving enormous support and career assistance from Jaro Education’s core placement team.

Mehak Hundal, a learner pursuing the IIM Nagpur PG Certificate Programme in FinTech recently received a hike of 40% with HDFC Bank. “I started my career with a postal department to enhance my skills. I joined the IIM Nagpur Fintech course from Jaro. I was actively looking for a switch to corporate banking with help of the corporate placement team at Jaro Education I got the exact role which I was looking for. Currently working with HDFC bank as part of their digital sales team. IIM Nagpur Fintech and Jaro placement team helped me get a hike of 40% on my previous salary.”

Abhilekh Singh, a learner pursuing Advance Supply Chain Management from IIM Kozhikode said, “My sincere appreciation & gratitude to the placement department of Jaro Education for their efforts in imparting quality supervision throughout the interview process. I am very grateful to the Jaro Team for effectively and sincerely helping me with constant assistance throughout. Jaro Education has been a tremendous support with regards to placements and always lent a helping hand whenever we students had any issues with the companies coming in and what they expected out of us.”

“I always wondered how to get noticed by the companies nowadays. Getting a call from employers is a dream of many of us, job seekers like me. I realised that the first touch of contact is a job application which mainly includes sharing a resume thus I wanted to write in praise of your expertise in profile building. Team Jaro did a remarkable job of transforming my employment history into a beautifully formatted & persuasive resume that I feel more confident about now” said Neha Agrawal, a student pursuing PG Certificate Programme in Data Science for Business Excellence and Innovation from IIM Nagpur.

Apart from the placement assistance, Jaro Education has a dedicated team to give 1:1 guidance for candidates’ profile building. The kind of flexibility they provide, i.e.; the service can be redeemed at any point (during or after the course), is unmatchable, including webinars and networking opportunities by the alumni portal. Jaro Education always believes in fostering long-term relationships, may it be with employees or learners. They also have a dedicated alumni platform where current cohorts can leverage the networking with the past learners.

Candidates always require more than a few opportunities to get their careers started. Jaro Education offers 3 to 5 opportunities on average to their learners, and this service is provided with 5 to 6 rounds of personalized assistance. Furthermore, Jaro Education has opened up new doors for candidates from companies such as Ernst & Young, DE Shaw & Co., London Stock Exchange, ITC InfoTech, and many more for positions such as Investment Banker, Business Analyst, Credit Risk Analyst, Software Developer, Marketing Lead (VP), etc.

Jaro Education not only provides learners with opportunities for career transition but also for advancement within the organization.

A professional, Satyajit Sutradhar expressed his views, “I enrolled in the 2nd batch for Business Analytics Course from IIM Tiruchirappalli. Jaro’s team helped with the application process and made the procedure smooth. The learnings have been great, and the professors have done justice to the course even with less time in hand. They have duly touched on the majority of the topics that helped us gain lots of knowledge in the Analytics field, and we were able to explore the various use cases with examples from the industry. The course is balanced for professionals who would want to pursue their career in Business Analytics. The placement Assistant from Jaro’s team assisted me in updating my CV in a more professional format. And Jaro has taken the initiative to help comb through their job profiles.”

“I am currently pursuing a course from Jaro Education on Digital Strategies from IIM Nagpur. An Assistant Manager – Placement Assistant briefed me about placement assistance services, including profile building and job recommendations. One day I reached out to the Jaro Education team for the cover letter preparation for the upcoming promotion; with their dedicated guidance, I could present myself better than other candidates and got the promotion along a good hike. I highly recommend both of them for any services related to profile building.” said, Tarun Khokhar a student pursuing PG Certificate Programme in Digital Strategies & Marketing Analytics from IIM Nagpur.

Ms Ranjita Raman, CEO of Jaro Education, said, “We believe in providing quality resources for professionals that allow them to find diverse opportunities, connect with meaningful work and grow from their experiences in order to set them up for success in the future. To confer the aspiring professionals across the nation with the opportunity to learn new skills, expand their talents and position themselves for long, prosperous careers is something we plan on doing.”

Whether a student is working towards higher education, job employment or entrepreneurial opportunities, Jaro Education supports their every endeavour. The prerequisite of having a location where students can experience profound personal growth and invaluable knowledge beyond enumerable. Jaro Education has now assisted over 1000 students in the previous fiscal year.

The Edtech pioneer aspires to expand its track record by building successful intellectual experiences so that everybody gets the opportunity to reach their full potential through high-quality and affordable executive education program portfolios. The firm bridges the skill gap by bringing world-class programs from top-tier universities to assist learners in raising their calibre.

Earlier, Jaro Education exceptionally closed FY 21-22 with an almost 710% year-on-year jump in its profit and 125% in revenue. And a remarkable growth, Jaro Education is marking a growth of 125 per cent in its top line and a 368 per cent growth in EBITDA. Additionally, its learner base has also increased significantly in FY 2021-22.

Disclaimer: Past record is no guarantee of future job prospects

MediBuddy partners with distinguished platforms like Myntra, Flipkart and Paytm for healthy wellbeing

National, 23rd June 2022: Keeping in mind the physical wellbeing of public at large, some of India’s most trusted entities like Myntra, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Flipkart, Paytm and MobiKwik, have collaborated with MediBuddy, to avail services from India’s largest teleconsultation platform.

Through this partnership, MediBuddy shall offer 60+ health tests at discounted prices. Keeping wellbeing a priority, the package will include basic tests that aid in the overall assessment of ailments related to Heart, Liver, kidney, Urinary tract infections, Diabetes, etc, and much more.

These tests will also help examine the body functionality, spot unhealthy lifestyle, and create awareness of any risk of grave and common diseases. The 60+ test package is split into 25 tests under Complete Blood Count, 20 for Complete Urine Examination, 6 tests to evaluate Kidney Functioning, and 9 other general serum tests.

As health takes the centre stage, more and more organizations are taking initiatives to promote health and wellness. MediBuddy has always been at the forefront of accelerating digital healthcare and extending its support to such companies that aim at advocating the importance of health.

Commenting on the same, Satish Kannan, CEO and Co-founder, MediBuddy, “At MediBuddy, our mission is to uphold the trust of our users by providing maximum healthcare benefits at bare minimum cost. We are pleased to offer this package to some of India’s most distinguished platforms and look forward to assisting every Indian by incessantly providing quality healthcare to one and all.”

MediBuddy is India’s #1 full-stack digital healthcare platform that helps patients access multiple healthcare services. It provides them with 24×7 easy access to high-quality healthcare at their fingertips. It is also a partner to several leading corporate customers in India and helps their employees access wide-ranging healthcare benefits. It aims to build a strong bond with its users by meeting their expectations for healthcare needs.

Union Bank of India wins PFRDA Best Performing Bank Award

Hyderabad/ Delhi, June 2022: Union Bank of India was today awarded the “Best Performing Bank” among PSUs and “Across all Category” of NPS (National Pension System) for Quarter Q3 of 2022 for mobilizing maximum number of NPS accounts.

Union Bank of India bagged two Awards:

• Best Performing Bank in Q3’2022 among PSU category

• Best Performing Bank in Q3’2022 across all category

The award was presented by Shri Supratim Bandyopadhyay, Chairman, PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) at a glittering function held at Hotel ‘The Grand’, Delhi. The award was received by Shri R.K. Jaglan, General Manager (Government Business & Relationship), Union Bank of India. PFRDA is the regulating body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India for overall supervision and regulation of pension in India.

deRivaz & Ives to auction finest art by the Indian Modern Masters

New Delhi, June 2022: Online Auction House deRivaz& Ives announced their upcoming auction themed ‘Indian Modern Art’. The online auction on www.derivaz-ives.com will be open for bidding through June 24th & 25th between 10 am to 8.30 pm (IST).

The online auction will offer a top-quality selection of artworks by the leading modern masters such as Gaganendranath Tagore, M. F. Husain, F.N. Souza, Jamini Roy, N.S. Bendre, Ganesh Pyne, B. Prabha, Nasreen Mohamedi, K.H. Ara, amongst others. This includes some of the rarest masterpieces by these artists.

The highlights include one of the most important oil on canvas paintings by artist B. Prabha ‘Bombay’ purchased by Seth Anandji Manishi Shah in 1969-70 directly from the artist; a magnificent M.F. Husain painting ‘Lakshmi, Ganesha & Saraswati’ purchased by a Mumbai-based collector in 1990 directly from the artist; two beautiful K.H. Ara Still Life paintings purchased by the Rajpipla Royal Family in 1967 directly from the artist K.H. Ara, among many others.

“India Modern Art is slowly gaining recognition, as is our unique perspective to modern art. The balanced amalgamation of Indian culture on canvas has provided an inspiring touch to the Indian art community. As India’s youngest auction house (barely 6 months old) we have witnessed a very positive response from collectors and art lovers coming from diverse backgrounds and regions of India” stated Ambassador (Retd.) Niranjan Desai, Chief Spokesperson – deRivaz & Ives.

Audi India launches Audi Club Rewards – offers segment-first luxury experiences and privileges

Mumbai, June 2022: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced a one-of-a-kind rewards program – Audi Club Rewards for customers in India. Audi Club Rewards offers exclusive access, segment-first privileges and bespoke experiences. Audi Club Rewards is open to all existing owners (including Audi Approved: plus owners) and future customers of Audi India.

Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “Today, we are taking forward our human-centric strategy with the launch of a segment-first, loyalty program for our customers – Audi Club Rewards. Audi Club Rewards offers unique experiences, partner privileges, reward points and much more. At Audi India, we are expanding beyond products, to become a lifestyle service provider. We are enhancing the ownership experience for our customers and with Audi Club Rewards’ segment-first privileges, we are setting benchmarks in the luxury automobile segment. We are confident that our customers can look forward to rewarding luxury experiences.”

Mr. Dhillon further added, “Audi India has been making steady inroads into the services space over the last few years with engaging lifestyle initiatives like the Audi Concierge (for anything luxury beyond the car, call Audi Concierge) and several engagement campaigns on the ‘myAudi Connect’ application. In the space of loyalty programs, we have run pilots in different geographies over the last year, and these have revealed that customers are always on the lookout for rewarding experiences. True to our name, we have listened and developed this unique amalgamation of rewards, encompassing car-related services and lifestyle experiences.”

With Audi Club Rewards, customers get access to a world of luxury privileges and experiences.

These include: 

› Welcome Privileges – Existing owners, new car buyers & used car buyers via (Audi Approved: plus) all receive privilege, welcome reward points and exclusive partner vouchers from day 1 of joining the Audi Club Rewards program.

› Earning Rewards @ Audi – Customers can earn Audi reward points every time they buy a product (this includes, merchandise, accessories, car life products like service packages and Extended Warranty), get a service from an authorized service center or showroom, shop online at Audi Shop, exchange or upgrade an existing Audi, purchase partner products & services from ‘myAudi Connect’, and lots more.

› Earning Rewards @ Partners – Partner services and products including golfing, luxury hospitality & travel, gifting, accessories, multi-brand retail and more; purchases from the ‘myAudi Connect’ application will brings benefits in the form of Audi Club Rewards. Customers can earn points up to 15% of purchase value in the form of Audi Club Rewards on online purchases with listed partner brands.

› Referral Rewards – Customers can have accelerated earnings by referring a friend through the ‘myAudi Connect’ Application. The referral system is completely digital & hassle-free with the generation of referral links on one click which can be shared with the referee on a messaging platform of choice including WhatsApp, Instagram, text message or email. The system also provides transparency to the referrer on whether the referee has gone ahead and taken a test drive or has purchased an Audi.

› Redeem Points – Audi customers can redeem reward points on an array of Audi India products, services or exclusive luxury partner benefits.

› Partner Benefits/Privileges – Customers can experience unparalleled luxury through Audi Concierge-led curated experiences, exclusive holidays, luxury shopping and more. This may include staying at an exclusive hospitality partner property or travelling in style in a cruise or private jet. Some of the listed partner brands include Truefitt & Hill, Oberoi Hotels, Mont Blanc, Luxury Charters by Avion Prive and many more.

› Audi Product & Service Advantage: Customers get access to a host of exclusive member products and services with the advantage of a simple transparent view of the rewards earned on the ‘myAudi Connect’ application which can be utilized on any Audi India product or service purchase. Audi Club Rewards members get exclusive previews and access to the latest campaigns and offers.

Audi India customers can login to the ‘myAudi Connect’ App and register to be a part of Audi Club Rewards. Scan the QR code to know more.

Tata Advanced Systems and L&T to deliver 100th Missile Launcher for the Akash Programme for Indian Air Force

Bengaluru, June 2022: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have jointly delivered 100th Akash Air Force Launcher (AAFL) for Indian Air Force, developed with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This event was flagged off by Dr BHVS Narayana Murthy, DG-MSS, DRDO at the Vemagal facility of TASL (near Bengaluru) on Tuesday, the 21st June 2022. The event witnessed participation by Bharat Electronics Ltd, Missile Systems Quality Assurance Agency, L&T, multiple MSME partners in the programme. TASL has also supplied 49 Akash Launchers earlier to the Indian Army.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Sukaran Singh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, TASL said, “The successful delivery of 100th AAFL is a major milestone for TASL and the Indian defence manufacturing sector, and marks the successful establishment of serial production after completing product development. The repeat order of AAFL being executed shows the User’s continued satisfaction and confidence in the operational performance of the indigenously developed and produced AAFL system.”

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Jayant Patil, Whole Time Director (Defence & Smart Technologies), L&T said, “L&T has remained singularly focused on offering indigenously designed, developed and manufactured Defence systems to our Armed Forces. Delivery of the 100th AAFL system, a major milestone toward the iconic Akash missile programme epitomizes the contribution made by the Indian industry toward the Vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. This milestone is testimony to the core strengths of innovation, adaptability, commitment and hard work by the Indian Industry teaming up in a public-private partnership to deliver a force-multiplying Akash Air Defence system to the Indian Air Force”.

AAFL is a multi-technology Weapon Launch Platform for Air Defence Missiles, jointly developed under the IGMDP Programme of DRDO by TASL and L&T and produced collaboratively. AAFL is a Mobile Launcher System capable of transporting and launching up to three Akash Medium Range Surface to Air Missiles in Single or Salvo Mode. AAFL comprises a self-powered and fully-automated Electro-Mechanical Launching System mounted on a trailer and towed by a prime-mover. It is a fully ruggedized all-weather day and night system capable of operating in harsh environmental and terrain conditions.

Bites Launches Unique AI Integration in its Professional Training Tools Enabling Employers to Reach and Train Gen Z

Bites platform is already deployed by leading QSRs and retailers including HP, H&M, Unilever, and Planet Smoothie. With over 1M views, Bites is a gamechanger for brands with frontline employees during Great Resignation.

Tel Aviv, ISRAEL – Bites, an innovative player in learning management and employee communications, followed up on its successful seed fundraising round by introducing AI tools into its innovative, social-media-styled employee training platform.

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The AI upgrade makes Bites the first and only tool with the capability to create instant content. Speech enhancement tools eliminate background noises from the file, making it easier to develop training videos in high-traffic, loud locations. Auto-subtitling tools make the content more accessible, while automated translation tools enable brands to train employees in multiple languages with a single Bite. Natural language processing tools, meanwhile, offer advice on improving content.

Bites comes at an important time for businesses, many of whom are reeling from the Great Resignation. “Reusable, trackable training videos with engagement tools that reinforce internal messaging are critically important to companies dealing with high turnover rates and struggling to train new front-line employees,” said Eran Heffetz, CEO at Bites.

Corporate content creators use social-media-styled video tools to create authentic, professional-grade training content catered to today’s employees. Videos can be enhanced with the same type of elements that are found on leading social channels, including visual effects, music, and gifs.

With Bites, managers are able to cut down on training time. A recent case study with a US-based restaurant chain found Bites reduced onboarding time by 67%. New employees received consistent training from across the chain.

The chain saw a measurable increase in revenue. Employees were far more compliant with corporate directives, from upselling to customer engagement, which led to higher customer satisfaction.

Since launching, Bites has blazed a trail of success. The company increased its customer base by 8 times in 2021, and currently has over 200 customers. It recently crossed the 1 million views milestone. Bites’ active users create an average of 10-30 new bites per month for their frontline employees and enjoy a 90% engagement rate.

Delhivery Set To Expand its Infrastructural Footprint in Greater Mumbai and Bangalore

Bangalore, June 2022: Delhivery, India’s largest and fastest-growing fully-integrated logistics services provider, has announced plans to expand its infrastructure in two key cities of Bhiwandi (Greater Mumbai) and Bangalore.

Delhivery is collaborating with Welspun on a 7 Lakh sq ft mega-gateway in Greater Mumbai and with GMR for a 1 Million+ sq ft facility in Bangalore. The Bangalore facility also includes a warehouse for multi-channel order fulfillment for Delhivery’s customers.These fully-automated large integrated trucking terminals will be operational by 2023 and will increase Delhivery’s processing capacity to meet the customer demand from the South and West.

Commenting on the announcement, Ajith Pai, Chief Operating Officer, Delhivery, said, “Since our inception, we have created a robust pan-India network supported by high-quality infrastructure, automation, proprietary technology, and data capabilities. Aligned to our objective, we will continue to drive speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency for all our customers through these on-going investments.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Bodapati Bhaskar, CEO of GMR Enterprises Limited, said, “GMR Logistics is happy to partner with Delhivery for their one million sq. ft. mega warehouse project in Bangalore. With the growth of the cargo sector in the country, there is a need to augment the logistics infrastructure. GMR and Delhivery are committed to building world-class infrastructure, and creating a warehousing footprint across the country.”

Anshul Singhal, Managing Director, Welspun One Logistics Parks said, “Welspun One has since inception endeavored towards solving the location needs for our clients. We worked closely with Delhivery to create a customized solution to suit their needs. The Delihvery premises are completely bespoke to help them achieve greater operational efficiencies. With the logistics and warehousing sector going through a transformational phase in India, this partnership will take us one step closer to positively value add to our client’s business requirements by ensuring they get the highest quality Grade A assets.”