Archive: November 1, 2022

The All New EVE, Powai – Haute Interiors, Laidback Conversations & Artisanal Cocktails Invite you to this ever Refreshing Space

1st November 2022, Mumbai: This upscale neighbourhood of Powai which once housed the legendary Indigo Deli, has only a prominent successor to look forward to! The team which is a part of some of the city’s favourite restaurants like Donna Deli, Blah, Kyma & London Taxi have put together a perfect space for the young creative professionals, outgoing residents and the large corporate culture that surrounds Powai. From the house of Monarch Liberty Hospitality & its founders Sumit Govind Sharma, Pawan Shahri, Nikita Harisinghani & Dhaval Udeshi, Eve aims to offer a cuisine-agnostic yet ingredient focussed menu paired with technique-forward cocktails.

“With the library, greenery, calm ambiance and cuisines we’ve built an inclusive space for anyone who wishes to spend some quality time with friends or themselves, because as we all know a great book and a steaming cup of coffee always makes for the best company.” says Sumit Govind Sharma, Founder

“We believe that we are in the business of creating atmospheres that evoke a feeling of comfort and warmth. We want people to feel this space as an extension of their living room, and come here for hours together – to drink, eat and hang, all day!” says Nikita Harisinghani, Founder.

In today’s age, a restaurant is playing many roles for a customer – its food, drinks, mindset, entertainment and the feel-good factor above everything else. We’re sure that Eve will put this forward in the best way possible to our audience” says Dhaval Udeshi, Founder.

“Powai as a market is evolving and the people there have to travel all the way to Bandra to BKC to get access to premium-casual dining spaces. Eve, will be a gamechanger in this culinary landscape and offer an all day vibe for guests to come and hang here across various time slots and moods” says Pawan Shahri, Founder

About The Interiors:
As you take your first step in the modern-day premium casual dining space, you’re welcomed by a vintage doorway, a 30ft high library wall that houses over 4000 books with a spiral staircase in the centre that takes you to the first floor. A 7000 sqft space with an island bar, wooden flooring, cane-weaved seating, regal chandeliers, fabric lamps and pretty corners that take your breath away. Decorated elegantly with splashes of bright colour, the airy space features the natural landscapes and diversity with a combination of wood, plants, ceramics and cane. The place gives you a sense of comfort, and a feeling of home that makes you stay – aiming to offer a more accessible, friendlier space for people to socialise at.

Eve’s beautiful interiors have been designed by the Mumbai-based firm, KNS Architects alongside our founder Nikita Harisinghani. KNS Architects is known for their distinguished projects such as the Soho House Mumbai, Kardmum Junction Banaras in Milan Italy, Mahek in Hyatt Dubai and have also designed many celebrity homes.

About The Food:
With a cuisine-agnostic approach, at the helm of all kitchen affairs is the talented chef Sanket More, with his previous stints at The Bombay Canteen & O-Pedro. Having entered the kitchen from a young age to satisfy his own cravings he’s come a long way to concocting the perfect dishes to satisfy the palates of the oncoming visitors. Like a true master and lover of his craft, he believes in constantly reinventing, observing the people around him, and taking up new and improved cooking techniques to always keep the creativity flowing in his dishes and deliver the best on the plate.

The visionaries behind Eve believe in providing a rich experience but in a sustainable manner. The produce & ingredient forward menu is a reflection of the same, from the beautifully crafted salads to the sous vide cooking methodology and a zero-waste policy to support the local communities, the innovative menu is designed to promote seafood diversity, sustainable fisheries, and healthy oceans, whilst sourcing only the highest quality ingredients to create vibrant and exciting culinary delights. Coming from the chef’s list of personal favourites and in-house specials is Brick pressed Chicken with Fresco Pepper Sauce with Herbed Potato Mash and Garlic Juice, and Pink Peppercorn-Infused Chicken Tikka.

But if your heart is still not content then the Mock Meat Kheema Pao, Britain-Inspired Citrus Fish and Chips, the Trio of Hummus, Wild Mushroom Risotto, and Eve Garlic Prawns are our absolute favourites.

Talking about keeping things creative in the kitchen, chef Sanket More comments, “Experimenting and balancing the flavours is a key for a great dish. Every country and region has a huge variety of predominant ingredients and a restaurant is a place where your staff is usually a mix of eclectic people covering a different part of the country and working at different places, so getting inspired while taking the briefings and brainstorming on a variety of ingredients and mixing things is a fun a way to keep your creative juices flowing.”

About The Cocktails:
Coming to the drinks menu, the in-house mixologist Sachin Yadav, with his previous stint at Jolies & Silly Souls Cafe, has something magical up his sleeves that is transferred to every drink he makes, handcrafted with absolute precision and care to give the visitors a sweet taste of heaven in every sip. Some of his personal recommendations are – Spice Trade which is inspired by Indian spices and has gin infused with pink peppercorn, Kashmiri Kawa Tea Fresh made with green apple, clarified milk, and rose dust glitter. But if you want to go old-school and give the good ol’ signature cocktails a try then Eves Mule made with vodka, cucumber, basil, elderflower, and ginger ale will help you make some new (drunken) memories or the Essence of Life made with gin infused with lemongrass, in-house kaffir lime liqueur, and tonic is sure to work wonders!

So what are you waiting for? The stage is set and the space is ready. The restaurant and bar offerings are all about gathering with the gang over easy-eating food that’s executed well. Looking forward to hosting you next, at Eve!

Address: Eve, Sentinel Building, 101, First Floor, opposite Powai Plaza, Hiranandani Gardens, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076.

Maya Brenner Captures Personal Stories From 20 Inspiring Women for Launch of New 14k Gold Charm Necklace Collection

Los Angeles, Calif. (November 1, 2022) – Charm necklaces can be beautiful jewelry by themselves, yet many hold intimate meaning for the wearer. The initials of a family, symbols of a connection or spiritual belief. Celebrity jeweler Maya Brenner knows that charm necklaces can tell a story, and with the launch of her new collection, she’s captured the personal reflections of more than a dozen Los Angeles women who inspire her.

The new charms are anchored in 14k yellow, rose and white gold. Then there are the charms: Angel Wing, Cross, Hamsa, Moon, Ohm, Paw, Recovery, and Star of David. Single charm necklaces start at $265 and these charms can be added to previously purchased necklaces.

New collection debuts November 1st on mayabrenner.com before heading to retail.

Bringing these charms to life, a video and photo shoot took place on October 6th, 7th, and 11th with a diverse group of 20 Los Angeles-based women sharing their stories with Maya. The photos and videos can be seen on Maya Brenner’s social platforms – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest – as well as the company’s website.

The 20 L.A. women (and their Instagram handles) include:

• Ellen Bennett (@EllenMarieBennett) – Ellen went to culinary school in Mexico City at the age of 18 and came back to LA to cook in some of the city’s best kitchens. After noticing a hole in the market for quality aprons she started her company Hedley & Bennett. Maya and Dustin attended Ellen’s vibrant 2019 wedding in Mexico City. Her bridal party included Joy Cho, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Chef Daniela Soto-Innes. Ellen and husband Casey welcomed son Nico in 2021. Ellen owns a letter necklace already and is getting a Star of David.
• Justina Blakeney (@theJungalow) – Berkley born designer and the founder of the blog Jungalow. She’s collaborated with many retailers such as Anthropologie and Target to create lines of furniture and housewares that fly off the shelves. She has a daughter named Ida Sky with her husband Jason. She is getting an opal, I, J, Hamsa, Emerald necklace.
• Boni Bryant + Samantha Hanks (@BoniBryant) – Boni is a Los Angeles-based realtor who helped Maya find her Silver Lake sanctuary. Her daughter Samantha is married to actor and son of Tom Hanks, Colin Hanks. They have been wearing Maya’s designs for years but both are receiving their first letter necklace. Boni is getting an OC necklace to represent her grandchildren Olivia and Charlotte and Samantha will be getting her initials SBH with a diamond.
• Joy Cho (@OhJoy) – Joy is a blogger, designer and influencer. With over 11,000,000 followers, she has the #1 most-followed Pinterest account. She has two daughters, Ruby and Coco. Her husband Bobby is a pediatric doctor at Shriner’s Children’s hospital. She’s had our necklace for a long time and will be layering a new dog paw necklace in honor of her dog Sticky Rice. As a cat person, Joy was skeptical but fell in love shortly after getting the dog.
• Katie Duplass (@katieaseltonduplass) – Kathryn Aselton is an American actress, film director and producer. She has two children, Ora and Molly, with her husband, actor and director, Mark Duplass. She owns many MB pieces and she is getting a 3 birthstone necklace with the birthstones tanzanite (Ora’s birthday), diamond (Molly’s birthday) and turquoise (Mark’s birthday).
• Kira Groneveldt (@Kiragro) – Kira has been best friends with Maya since their childhood in Oakland. After suffering the loss of a child, Dahlia, she and her husband considered giving up on having a family. However, made a decision to foster a young girl, Evangeline, and quickly fell in love wither her. Shortly after they adopted her younger sister Lola. She is getting a D E L necklace to represent both of her living daughters and the one who passed away.
• Liz Hernandez + sister (@LizHernandez) – Liz is a former E! and Access Hollywood host. After leaving Access Hollywood, Liz recently started her own company, Wordaful, with the message that “words are powerful.” She posts videos on the Wordaful channel and hosts live events. She has a letter L that she never takes off and her sister who is joining her on the shoot has a letter A.
• Jaclyn Johnson (@Jaclynrjohnson) – Jaclyn Johnson created her career. A powerhouse entrepreneur, by the time she was 28, Johnson had sold her first business, (No Subject), invested in multiple female-owned startups and launched her second multi-million dollar company, Create & Cultivate. She will be getting a necklace with the name Noah spelled out in letters for her sweet pup who recently crossed the rainbow bridge.
• Joan Kimmel – Mother to late-night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel and grandmother of 8. Joan met Maya in 2017 when she reached out to request a letter be added to her necklace for her grandson William who was born with a heart defect and required emergency surgery. Maya quickly did this on site as Joan felt like it would be a good omen to had him represented on her necklace. She will be adding a heart to her 8 letter necklace.
• Melissa Magsaysay (@melissamagsaysay) – Melissa spent a decade as a reporter and editor at the Los Angeles Times and Women’s Wear Daily and continues to contribute to The Los Angeles Times, Business of Fashion and The Hollywood Reporter. She is the founder of I am a Voter and serves on the Council of The Little Market. She is getting a three letter necklace with the letter M (Melissa) C (Cory her husband) and M (Miles her son).
• Catherine McCord (@weelicious) – Catherine McCord is a former model, actress, and television program hostess. She is the founder of Weelicious, One Potato and is the author of multiple cookbooks. She has 3 kids, Kenya, Chloe and Gemma, with her husband Jonathan. She and Maya have been friends for years and she owns tons of MB pieces. She is joined on the shoot by her Mother-in-Law who also wears MB always.
• Grasie Mercedes (@GrasieMercedes) – Grasie is an Afro-Latina actress, writer, filmmaker and podcast host from NYC currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. She began her career at MTV Networks as a producer. She is currently portraying the role of Fay in the NBC comedy Ground Crew. She is a getting a birthstone and cross necklace.
• Kelly Mindell (@StudioDiy) – Kelly is a Los Angeles based blogger and designer known for her colorful flair and DIY prowess. She has one son named Arlo whom she adopted with her photographer husband Jeff Mindell. She is an outspoken advocate for causes that she believes in.
• Laura ODell (@TheOdellsMama) – Laura ODell is a clothing designer and founder of the clothing line Porridge and The ODells. She has three children (Sean, Ian and Layla) with her husband and business partner Jason. She owns a 4 letter necklace already and is adding a dog paw for her pup Jolene.
• Khatira Rafiqzada (@LifeAndBread) – Khatira is an Afghan-American activist and mother. She is involved with Alliance of Moms and many more charities throughout Los Angeles. She is passionate about food, travel and hip hop. She has two children with actor husband Michael Ealy. She is getting a necklace with 4 birthstones to represent her family and a Recovery symbol in the center for her personal journey.
• Sophia Rossi (@Rivfifi) – Sophia started her career as a producer for MTV’s The Hills, The City, and then FOX’s Glee. When Sophia met Zooey Deschanel (HelloGiggles co-founder) they created a media company focused on a positive space for women. She is getting a Star of David, S, Heart, N necklace.
• Lindsay Sloane (@LindsaySloaneYup) – Lindsay is an actress known for playing Valerie Birkhead on Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Emily in The Odd Couple. She has also starred in films such as Bring It On. She has one daughter with her husband Dar Williams. She has tons of MB pieces that she wears daily.
• Julia Walck (@JuliaWalck) – Julia is a Los Angeles-based artist who worked with Maya on a Society6 collaboration. She was recently married to husband Jackson. She is getting a Moon, Pink Tourmaline, Aqua, Star and Citrine necklace.
• Constance Zimmer (@ConstanceZimmer) – Constance Alice Zimmer is an American actress. She rose to prominence for playing Dana Gordon in the television series Entourage and Claire Simms in the television series Boston Legal. She went on to appear in many television series, notably Love Bites and House of Cards. She has one daughter, Colette, with her husband Russ Lamoureux. She has worn Maya’s jewelry for years and is getting a garnet, opal and Hamsa.

“Jewelry can express so much, including meaningful personal stories, which is why I’m thrilled that these fabulous women have all shared theirs – from struggles to successes, significant moments to life milestones – helping us all reflect on our own stories,” said Brenner.

Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd Announces Q2 Results FY 2022-2023

New Delhi, November 1, 2022: Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL), one of the leading Paint companies in India, today at the Board meeting announced its unaudited results for the second quarter of the financial year 2022-23. For the quarter, the company declared Net revenue of Rs. 1814.3 Crores, a growth of 19.3 % over the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

EBIDTA was at Rs. 197.3 Crores, a growth of 19.8 % over the same quarter of the previous year. PAT was at Rs 117.3 Crores, an increase of 19.0 % over the same quarter of the previous year.

For the half year, net revenue was Rs 3758.8 Crores, a growth of 32.2 % over the same period of the previous year. EBIDTA was at Rs.452.9 Crores, an increase of 27.8 % over the same period of the previous year. PAT was at Rs 280.2 Crores, a growth of 28.9 % over the same period of the previous year.

Commenting on the results, Mr. Anuj Jain, Managing Director, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd said, “The quarter witnessed good demand in Automotive with the easing of the supply chain challenges. Demand in Decorative was subdued due to extended rains.

While inflation challenges continue, there has been a gradual cooling off in raw material prices as the quarter progressed. The rupee depreciated sharply during the quarter. The company has taken price increases in both Decorative and Industrial and continues to discuss further price increases with OEMs.

The Focus has been on the improvement of the product mix in both Decorative and Industrial. The company has increased spend on marketing and advertising. A good monsoon augurs well for the paint demand going forward.

Demand in Quarter 3 could be subdued for Decorative in view of a very high base, early Diwali, and prolonged monsoon”

Outlook of the Indian Paint Industry:

The domestic paint industry is estimated at around Rs. 60000 crores as of March 2022. The good growth in infrastructure, the core sector as well as automobile and real estate is likely to have a positive effect on the overall demand of paint for the industry in the long run.

Hilton Goa Resort embraced the festive cheer with a joyous cake mixing ceremony

Goa, 1st November 2022: Hilton Goa Resort embraced the Yuletide with the traditional cake mixing ceremony which marks the beginning of the festive season on the 22nd of October 2022. The starry affair was graced with Goan media, influencers, content creators along with the guests, who called it one of the best cake-mixing events in Goa.

The soirée began with a signature dance performance by the resort’s management and staff followed by a special performance by the saxophonist.
The guests donned aprons, gloves, and chef hats as they excitedly immersed themselves in creating the merry mixture by combining the spices, nuts, and spirited beverages. The evening saw an assorted menu curated by the culinary team at the resort comprising palatable small bites and refreshments which were savored by the guests. A dedicated bar was set up by Maka Zai for guests to relish which was the perfect addition to the sundowner event.

On this occasion, Amandeep Singh Grover, General Manager, Hilton Goa Resort said, On the occasion of cake mixing, Amandeep Singh Grover said “It was delightful to host this year’s cake mixing ceremony which marks the beginning of the festive season. The evening was filled with joy, laughter, and many unforgettable memories. While the event was a traditional one, the fun activities and games curated by the staff made the event all the more exciting and cheerful. ”

The evening was made more exciting with fun games and activities which started with finding the hidden souvenirs while mixing the cake where the winners received mega hampers for gratification curated by Hilton Goa Resort in association with Paul John and Big Banyan. The resort concluded the beautiful evening by giving all their attendees special festive gift hampers from their collection of ‘Khushiyan by Hilton’.

With an elaborate set up, the spectacular ambiance of the resort, festive décor, and fare to match the theme of the event, it was a flawless amalgamation of a soirée filled with panache, euphoria, and glee.

Grapes bags Digital AOR mandate for Faces Canada

Grapes, an integrated marketing agency has bagged the digital media mandate for Faces Canada, a globally acclaimed premium cosmetic brand. The mandate will be handled by the agency’s Mumbai office.

As per the collaboration, the overall mandate entails social media management & community building, digital campaign strategy & product launches. The mandate has been won following a multi-agency pitch.

With the association, the brand aims to level up its game when it comes to social media presence and expand the Target audience beyond metro cities.

Shradha Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, Grapes, said, “We are really looking forward to working with Faces Canada. As a premium cosmetic brand, it is part of a niche industry and this brings to the forefront our proficiency in leaving behind a strong recall value amongst the audience for the brand with the help of our ingenious campaigns”.

Devkey Advani, Creative Director, Faces Canada, said, “We’re a brand that cares and we never compromise on quality, which can be seen in all our products; they’re good-for-skin AND high-performance. Just like our clutter-breaking products, we needed unique digital messaging to amplify visibility amongst the target audience. With content becoming massy & cluttered, it’s become imperative more than ever to stand apart from the noise. Grapes coming in with their expertise to efficiently lead the digital presence made it easy for use to choose them without any second thoughts. We look forward to reaching creative milestones together in the coming time”.

Shop for grocery winter essentials this “Super Value Days “on Amazon Fresh

Bengaluru, 1st November 2022: Welcome winter with seasonal delights and indulge in your favorite delicacies and recipes by replenishing your grocery basket during ‘Super Value Days on Amazon.in till 7th November. Customers can avail discounts? of up to45% off on groceries, household essentials, packaged foods, snacks & beverages, and staples among others by shopping on Amazon Fresh. Customers will also get to experience exciting offers from popular brands such as Daawat,Tata Sampann, Fortune, Dettol, and Aashirvaadamong others from their favourite online shopping destinations.

Customers can avail instant discount of 10% by using SBI Credit Card and Credit EMI with a minimum transaction of INR 2,500, and discounts up to INR 250 from 1st– 3rd November 2022 and 10% instant discount on ICICI Credit & Debit Card with a minimum transaction of INR 2,500, and discounts up to INR 300 from 4th – 7th November 2022.

Here are some of the offers by participating sellers:

Shop for cooking essentials at your convenience:
• DaawatRozana Super Basmati Rice, 5 Kg: DaawatRozana super is the finest basmati rice It is specially processed for daily cooking across a multitude of regular dishes and is a perfect fit for everyday consumption. Available on Amazon.in for INR 349.
• Aashirvaad Select Sharbatti Atta, 5kg: Aashirvaad Select Atta is made from the most carefully selected Sharbatti wheat grains sourced directly from the farmers of Madhya Pradesh to make sure that only the highest quality whole wheat. These rotis stay softer for a long time, retaining their moisture for longer due to the higher water absorption rate of the Atta. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 261.
• Tata Sampann Unpolished Toor Dal/ Arhar Dal| 1Kg:Tata Sampann Toor dal is unpolished as it does not undergo any artificial polishing with water, oil, or leather thereby retaining its goodness and wholesomeness. The 5-step process ensures that Tata Sampann Toor dal grains are uniform and of premium quality, giving you an all-natural, authentic taste. Dive into the scrumptious taste of Tata Sampann pulses and enjoy a lovely meal! Buy this for INR 152.
• Fortune Oil, 1 L Pouch Rice Bran Health – Relish kachoris, mathri, chakri to namakpaare with Fortune Rice Bran Health Oil that is naturally enriched with multiple nutrients like Oryzanol to provide health benefits for every member of the family. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 165.
Stock up your snacking essentials:
• Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Original, High in Iron, High in B Group Vitamins, Breakfast Cereals|1.2 Kg:Begin your day with Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Original. Breakfast that is nourishing, tasty & quick to make! Made from natural corn and is enriched with 8 essential vitamins and iron, providing a balanced combination of nourishment and taste. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 338 approx.
• Horlicks Health & Nutrition Drink 500 g Jar, For immunity and 5 signs of growth (Classic Malt): Horlicks is now available in 4 exciting and yummy flavors – classic malt, chocolate, elaichi, kesar badam, enjoy with a cup of hot milk. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 242.
• SunfeastFarmlite Active Oats with Almonds Biscuits, 150g: Feel the dash of almond and crunchy oats in every bite of sunfeastfarmlite biscuits. With it’s healthy oat fibre, it keeps you full all day. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 39.

Home & Personal Care:
• Surf Excel Matic Top Load Liquid Detergent 2 L Refill – The new Surf Excel matic liquid top load washing detergent gives you 100 percent stain removal in washing machines. Easy and better dissolution being liquid detergent it dissolves quickly in a high water level environment of washing machines, reaches stains effortlessly and leaves no residue on clothes or in machines. Available on Amazon.in for INR 370 approximately.
• Dettol Antiseptic Liquid for First Aid , Surface Disinfection and Personal Hygiene , 1000ml – Dettol Antiseptic Disinfectant Liquid is a multipurpose household cleaning essential that provides protection against germs and dirt on surfaces, cuts, wounds, etc. This concentrated liquid is used as an effective antiseptic by medical professionals and can kill 100-illness-causing germs. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 301 approximately.

Take care of your personal grooming needs:
• Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Lotion 400 ml – Let your radiant skin be your style statement by using this lotion. It is easy to use, and the beneficial properties of its ingredients will bring a magical change to your skin. The lotion provides 48 hours of moisturization and natural care with soothing floral notes. Get this for INR 234 approximately.
• Liril Cooling Mint Body Wash – Liril Cooling Mint Body Wash shower gel cleanses your body, makes you relax and leaves your skin feeling soft & smooth for a hygienic experience & brilliant beauty all day. It contains a perfect blend of 100% natural Ylang Ylang Essential Oil and Iris Extracts to provide you with the essence of a blissful shower moment any time! Available on Amazon.in for INR 116.
• Parachute Advanced Ayurvedic Hot Oil, 400ml + 90ml Pack – Give yourself a relaxing and warm champi with Parachute Advanced Hot Oil which is made with the goodness of pure coconut oil and enriched with natural ayurvedic ingredients. This unique blend gives you warmth and deeply nourishes your hair. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 172.

F&B Food Services Technology Platform Novitee launches a new free-to-use digital marketplace in partnership with regional food and agritech firm Glife Technologies

SINGAPORE, 1 November 2022 – In a new partnership, Glife Technologies (“Glife”), a Singapore-headquartered digital business-to-business (B2B) food and agritech company, and Novitee, an omni-channel F&B food services technology platform for F&B merchants and suppliers, have announced the launch of KoomiMarket, a new digital marketplace to connect food suppliers and F&B businesses. The one-stop platform is aimed at uniting the food ecosystem by transforming how food businesses commercially connect and streamline the sale and procurement of goods to drive greater efficiency across the industry.

The B2B food supply chain has historically been highly fragmented with multiple inefficiencies in the process of matching demand and providing a streamlined ordering system for suppliers. Suppliers are very much dependent on the traditional paper-and-pen model when managing orders from buyers and F&B merchants are constantly in search of trustworthy suppliers to cater to their operational needs. KoomiMarket uplifts B2B Agrifood
players to easily connect on the platform, ensuring quality food suppliers and buyers are matched consistently.

Benjamin Yang, CEO of Novitee,
said “What sets KoomiMarket apart is that our marketplace is built with the supplier in mind. We marry our in-depth knowledge of F&B merchants with genuine feedback from our initial batch of suppliers to create a platform that addresses the unique needs of the food ecosystem. We believe that the marketplace will be of tremendous value to the stakeholders and pave the way for greater digitalisation of the industry within the region.”

When onboarded onto the platform, food suppliers can be discovered by quality food merchants and enjoy the convenience of being directly connected to them. Suppliers will also be able to personalise their preferred supplier configuration, such as delivery schedules and required Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) to increase operational efficiency. F&B restaurants will be connected to reliable sellers in the multi-vendor marketplace, leveraging
a one-stop destination for the procurement of ingredients and produce.

Upon a successful transaction between buyer and seller, the order can be easily tracked and traced on the KoomiMarket dashboard, informing buyers and sellers of the essential product and purchase information. This seamless connection between both stakeholders further strengthens food safety and traceability in the supply chain, providing merchants with end-to-end visibility on the origins of purchased ingredients.

In addition, KoomiMarket will be engineered through the use of Big Data and Machine Learning to allow restaurants to have access to dynamic pricing offered by food suppliers on the platform, leading to food innovation through cost productivity. Food suppliers would also be able to provide customised product offerings, by analysing purchasing decisions by F&B businesses.

Novitee, the company behind KoomiMarket, strives to empower F&B businesses through its full suite of end-to-end digital solutions. With the support of Glife’s supply chain expertise, the B2B digital marketplace will aggregate demand for food produce from restaurants and match it with its growing pool of suppliers. This gives restaurants better access to a variety of products at more favourable prices and advances the digitisation of the food
supply business as well.

Caleb Wu, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of Glife Technologies,
said “Glife has been working closely with our stakeholders in the food supply chain to ensure that these digital initiatives solve the emerging needs of suppliers in the post-pandemic world. The food industry has seen a massive shift in the way consumers are purchasing and businesses need to pivot towards digital services. We recognise the potential of this industry and Glife hopes to provide solutions that enable a resilient and agile food value chain”

Glife aims to build trust and empathy between food suppliers and F&B outlets by sharing access to previously inaccessible insights and trends. Since its inception in 2018, Glife has connected 1,000 farmers and 2,500 F&B merchants across the region, creating transparency in the food value chain.

“This collaboration with Glife allows us to integrate purposeful platform features into the marketplace platform and digitally transform the checkout experience for wholesale food buyers and sellers. It is also a testament of the company’s constant innovation to advance the food ecosystem. The abolishment of the analog transaction processes is great start and there is potential to supplement the ecosystem with added services such as fintech
solutions and integration with Novitee’s suite of F&B solutions.” Added Yang.

Following the soft launch of the KoomiMarket earlier in October, KoomiMarket currently serves 70 food suppliers and 1,500 F&B establishments. Buyers can enjoy preferential pricing offered by suppliers during the trial period. The platform is expected to reach a milestone of $100 million GMV by the end of 2023.

Citroen India Announces Month-long ‘service Festival’ for Customers

Delhi, 1st November 2022: Citroën India is kicking off the 2022 festive season with several exciting service offers for its esteemed customers. The company’s festive service campaign will start on 15th October and end on
15th November 2022. During the month-long campaign, customers can avail offers* like:

• Assured Gift for Service Visit
• 15% off on Car Care Treatments including Exterior/Interior Enrichment, Underbody Anti-Rust Treatment
• 20% off on selected C5 Aircross SUV Accessories & Merchandise
• Festive offer on C5 Aircross SUV & New C3 Extended Warranty package

SaurabhVatsa, Brand Head, Citroën India, says, “With the festive season now in full swing, Citroën India will continue to focus on delivering high-quality customer experiences as it always has. We are thrilled to introduce the brand’s first-ever, month-long festive service camp for our customers. The campaign will offer an opportunity to customers to have their vehicles inspected by our trained technicians and avail of attractive value-added services & packages.”

Spice Money brings in greater transparency in digital transactions through voice alerts service inbuilt in the app and portal

New Delhi, November 01, 2022: Spice Money (a subsidiary of DiGiSPICE Technologies), India’s leading rural fintech that is revolutionizing the way Bharat banks, has today announced the launch of voice alert functionality inbuilt in the Spice Money application as well as web portal across its merchant outlets. This move is aimed at ensuring better transparency for both merchants as well as customers. As soon as a rural citizen makes a transaction at a Spice Money Adhikari (merchant/infopreneur) outlet, the voice feature announces the number of transactions done. This makes the user aware of the successful transaction done thereby enabling a secure and transparent digital transaction.

According to the data shared by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a total of 2.3 billion transactions worth ₹3,00,38 crore took place through AePS between April 2021 and March 2022. In March 2022 alone, 225 million transactions worth ₹28,522 crores took place through AePS. Being the market leader in AePS and assisted bill payments through BBPS, Spice Money remains deeply committed to the rural market and customers. The launch of the inbuilt voice alert functionality is a step towards building trust in digital financial solutions in rural India. It enables rural citizens to safely conduct transactions while getting a system-generated on-spot voice alert that spells out the amount of money transacted, thereby ensuring transparency and peace of mind, while also instilling a sense of trust. The automated voice alert will also help in instilling more confidence in digital transactions thereby increasing footfalls at a merchant’s store.

Speaking on the launch, Sanjeev Kumar, Co-founder & CEO, of Spice Money, said, “Spice Money has been leading the digital banking revolution in 18,500 pin codes across the length and breadth of the country, with the help of our 1 million strong Adhikari network. We have always been committed to creating an environment of trust and transparency to induct the underserved rural population into the digital ecosystem. In this regard, the voice alert functionality that we have introduced will create greater clarity for both merchants and customers, with on-spot voice notification for all transactions. I am confident this will further enhance the environment of trust, and encourage more people to transact digitally.”

In order to build awareness for the voice functionality feature, Spice Money has also launched a brand film that showcases multiple rural consumers receiving voice alerts for the digital transactions being done at a local Kirana store. It highlights how the inbuilt voice functionality in the Spice Money app and web portal will build trust and awareness among people and will now help in driving growth for the economy with an ending note Transactions Ab Bolenge.

Spice Money is the first ever fintech to introduce the voice functionality feature for assisted payments and cash withdrawals at zero cost for its merchants (Adhikari). With a strong foothold in rural India, Spice Money covers more than 2,50,000 villages, 700 districts, and 5,000 blocks, bringing basic banking facilities to the doorsteps of the communities residing in these regions.