Archive: February 28, 2023

ESIC Hospital in Sanand, Gujarat to be built with the Design and Plan by Prateek Parashar

Union Minister Govt. Of India Bhupendra Yadav awarded the first prize in the National level competition

New Delhi, 28 February 2023. Prateek Parashar, a student of Poornima University (PU), Jaipur was awarded by the Union Minister of Employment and Labour, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupendra Yadav for preparing the best plan and design of an upgradeable ESIC hospital from 350 to 500 beds. On the occasion of ESIC Foundation Day, Prateek was honored with a cheque of one lakh rupees and a citation as wining the first prize at a grand function organized at Dr. Ambedkar International Center, New Delhi. Based on this design of Prateek, a hospital will be built in Sanand town, in Gujarat State in short while. It is notable that Prateek Parashar is pursuing his Master in Urban Planning from Poornima University (PU), Jaipur.

In this regard entries from all over the country were invited for this design competition organized by the Employees State Insurance Corporation, Government of India. Out of which the plan and design prepared and presented by Prateek Parashar was declared the first winner by the Jury members. Prateek hilighted the concept and salient features of the Plan that this hospital can be upgraded from 350 beds to 500 beds. In this campus three blocks of the hospital building will be constructed. In this plan blocks of OPD; Emergency and Mother Child care & IPD are proposed serving different purposes for segregating the patient’s and visitors with interconnection by bridges at different levels. Hence there will be no unnecessary crowd of patients and their relatives in the single building. In this design, separate spaces have been fixed for green area, buffer space and shops of medicine, other useful shops. Along with this, special attention has been given to other important points including sustainability, natural light, solar energy and rain water harvesting and storage.

It is notable that Prateek’s father Sri Chandra Shekhar Parashar has retired from the post of Additional Chief Town Planner in the Government of Rajasthan and is currently working as ACTP & Coordinator in Nagar Nigam Jaipur Heritage.

IOCL to offer mega gifts to customers during Scan & Win Campaign

Noida, February  2023: To further enhance the customer experience of commuters availing petrol/diesel from petrol pumps, energy major Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced the commencement of this year’s grand Scan & Win sales promotion campaign for its customers at 203 petrol bunks in Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapur, and Muzaffarnagar districts. The commencement of this year’s mega campaign was announced during an event organized by IOCL at the energy Maharatna’s Uttar Pradesh State Office II (Noida Division).

The event, a part of IOCL’s New Year Bonanza, was graced by the presence of the Director (HR), IOCL, Mr. Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra, and other dignitaries from Indian Oil. During the event, a brand new Maruti Alto was awarded to the last year’s lucky winner of the campaign. Mr. Mohapatra also announced the initiation of the enrollment of the daughters of customer attendants at the retail outlets in the Noida division of Indian Oil under the government’s ambitious project, Sukanya Samridhi Yojna, launched under the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” campaign.

“The core ideology of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited has always been to create the largest customer interface in the country and reach precious petroleum fuels to every nook and corner of the country. Our mega Scan & Win sales promotion campaign is intended to further engage with the consumers of IOCL. The campaign indeed showcases the quality of services IOCL has been providing and that is also a testament to how the energy major has always kept customers at its utmost priority,” said Mr Ranjan Mohapatra.

Any consumers, except employees of IOCL and their family members, can participate in the Scan & Win sales promotion campaign. Customers can participate in the event by filling petrol / XP95 / XP100 with Rs 500 and above for two-wheelers and Rs 1500 and above for four-wheelers. Customers can redeem the e-coupon code by visiting https://pgshop.in/exclusive- deals/.

The exciting offers that customers can avail of through the lucky draw include one Maruti Alto, 8 Bajaj CT 110X bikes, 8 Lenovo detachable laptops, and 100 electric kettles. The campaign also includes instant gifts like Prolyte Energy Drinks, Hand Wash & Energy Drink Sachet on the purchase of fuels.

All you need to know about prostate gland

Changes in urinary pattern after 50’s may be a sign of enlarged prostate

– Dr Vipin Sisodia, Consultant- Urology, Yatharth Super Specialty Hospital, Greater Noida

Prostate gland is the most talked about organs in men that usually enlarges with aging (especially after 50 years of age) and obstruct the urine flow. There is a dire need to raise awareness about the importance of the effective functioning of this gland, and if someone notices a change in the pattern of the normal passage of urine, it is important to seek urologists’ opinion. A urologist would categorize your symptoms and run some tests like urine exam, ultrasound, uroflowmetry and Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA).

For most of the mild symptoms one may not need any treatment but only lifestyle changes would help. But in case if the symptoms are bothersome, affecting sleep or disturbing daily routine, further group of medications may help in subsiding the symptoms. The first group of medicines helps in relaxing the muscles outlet and the second group of medicine is prescribed to reduce the size of the prostate.

“In some patients’, despite medications the symptoms worsen leading to blood in urine, recurrent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) or changes in the backpressure in the kidneys, and a prostate surgery remains the only option. The surgery is different from the one done for treating prostate cancer, it is an endoscopic surgery done by passing an endoscope through the urethra, a tube inside the penis and prostate is removed in chips to create a lumen for smooth passage of urine. Energy to cut the prostate may vary from electric current to laser energy, and as the procedure is done under anaesthesia, the patient may require hospitalisation for 2 to 3 days.

The second common problem of the prostate is cancer. 15% of all men have chances to develop prostate cancer with the increasing age (after 80 years of age) irrespective of the genetic condition. In such cases the progression of the disease is slow with high survival rates in comparison to prostate cancer caused due to gene mutation.

Despite the fact that the prevalence of prostate cancer among Indian men is 25 times less than those in the western countries, it is still the 12th leading cause of mortality and morbidity in India.

Prostate cancer being one of the most common types of cancers among males usually grows slowly and during the initial stages remains confined to the glands. In comparison to other cancers that are highly metastatic in nature, prostate cancer is less common under the age of 50 years.

As the stages progress, the condition worsens and may lead to bone fractures, spinal pain, fecal and urinal incontinence and weakness in legs. Those vulnerable need to undergo PSA test to confirm or rule out the possibility of prostate cancer, and if the prostate levels are high, MRI of the prostate followed by prostate biopsy may be done. Once the diagnosis of the prostate cancer is confirmed, then imaging in the form of bone scan or PSMA PET CT is done to check if the disease is localized within the prostate or metastasized to other body parts.

If cancer is localized to the prostate, then surgical treatment is the best option particularly if the patient has symptoms. Radiation and hormone therapy is an alternative to surgery. For surgery, the whole prostate is removed instead of channelling done for non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. The robot is used by the surgeon to facilitate the removal of the prostate and it is not done by the robot as commonly perceived. Surgery may affect men’s sexual power and may cause temporary urine leaks for which they have to wear diapers for 2 weeks to 3 months. 98% of men get better as for as continence is concerned by one year.

Kolkata Thunderbolts cruise to semi-finals

Kochi, 28th February 2023: Defending Champions Kolkata Thunderbolts confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the second season of the Prime Volleyball League with a superb 15-12, 15-9, 15-14, 15-13, 10-15 win over Chennai Blitz at the Regional Sports Centre, Kochi on Monday. Vinit Kumar, who plays as Universal, was named the player of the match for his power-packed performance.

Speaking after the match, Kolkata Thunderbolts middle-blocker and Captain Ashwal Rai lauded his team performance. He said, “It’s a nice feeling that we have secured our place in the semi-finals. Our focus is now on the next match. These two points were crucial for us as it gives us boost to everyone in the team.”

“I have played a lot of matches in Kerala. It was nice to play in front of such an amazing crowd. The fans were so passionate and enjoying every minute of the game. It also encourages us also to give our 100%,” he added.

As the match started, Kolkata’s defence was rock solid and put the pressure on Chennai early on with ease. Vinit started making powerful spikes to trouble the Blitz’ defence. Blocker Jose Verdi and hitter Cody Caldwell combined superbly in the middle to block Jobin Varghese spike to give the team a good lead. Janshad kept setting up the balls on the platter for Vinit and the Thunderbolts took control of the game.

As the game progressed, Vinit stood tall and strong to deny Moyo’s spike and ensured Kolkata maintain their lead and pressure on Chennai.

A timely review from Cody helped the defending champions a crucial point. Defensive errors from Chennai Blitz did not help their cause. Abhilash Chaudhary impressed with his performance as he added an extra flair to Kolkata’s attacks.

Janshad and Vinit’s pairing continued to trouble Chennai’s defence, while Abhilash’s block helped the Thunderbolts in tackling Jobin’s attacks. Towards the end of the game, a combination play started by Cody ended Chennai’s resistance and the Thunderbolts picked up an easy win to confirm their spot in the semi-finals.

Retail Leaders Discuss Strategies to Build Sustainable Retail Businesses at RAI Retail Leadership Summit 2023

February 2023, Mumbai: The retail industry came together at the Retailers Association of India’s (RAI) Retail Leadership Summit (RLS) 2023, on February 22 & 23 in Mumbai, for a deep dive into building sustainable omnichannel retail businesses.

The 2023 edition of the summit was presented by Reliance Retail.

Speaking about the RLS 2023, Kumar Rajagopalan, Chief Executive Officer, Retailers Association of India (RAI), said, “Retail in India is showing signs of good growth. However, global issues around inflation as well as the Russia-Ukraine war have created a source of constant worry. Technological adoption, coupled with infrastructural progress helps Indian retail keep a sense of positivity. RLS is a good platform for retailers and retail service providers to come together, converse, and connect to create better standards of retail.”

The tone of the summit was set by Bijou Kurien, Chairman, Retailers Association of India (RAI). Speaking about the opportunity for small retailers, he said, “There is a great opportunity for small retailers to digitally transform their businesses. Technology can be adopted in batches, on a revenue model; rather than as a large capital investment. UPI has revolutionized payments and ONDC can do the same for commerce. Small retailers can attain the capability of large retailers, and achieve a sustainable advantage.”

The highlights were the keynote address delivered by Ashwin Khasgiwala, Chief Operations Controller, Reliance Retail Ltd. & Director, Reliance Brands Ltd. (day 1- Feb 23) and the in-depth one-on-one discussion of Peyush Bansal, Co-Founder, Chief Executive & People Officer, India, SE Asia, Middle East with Bijou Kurien.

Speaking about Retail as a profession, Bansal, said, “I think we need have pride in the fact that retail is a profession. Today, most B-school graduates want to pursue careers either in consulting companies or in the FMCG space. I feel that a chunk of them need to start joining the retail industry, which will make retail as a profession shine, and to make this change of mindset to happen will take a lot of work. And this is the area where I want to impact the most.”

Special addresses were delivered by B S Nagesh, Chairman, Shoppers Stop and Founder – TRRAIN, on; and Sagar Daryani, Co-Founder & CEO, Wow! Momo Foods.

Other highlights included Knowledge Reports by RAI with BCG titled “₹400 Bn EBITDA Opportunity with Advanced Analytics and AI in Retail,” which offers a comprehensive look at the potential opportunity in the Indian context was unveiled and presented by Abheek Singhi, Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG; and with ANAROCK titled ‘India Retail Real Estate: REvived, REshaped, & REinforced: providing an outlook of the retail real estate sector’, was also unveiled and presented at the RAI Retail Leadership Summit 2023 by Anuj Kejriwal, CEO & Managing Director – ANAROCK Retail.

The Summit saw the participation from several retail leaders, as well as top names in the retail service provider space.

Speaking about the outlook of the garment industry in India, Kulin Lalbhai, ED, Arvind Ltd., commented, “One of the negatives of this online hypergrowth is that it has been stimulated by using discounts as a crutch. Hopefully, over time as the market matures this excessive reliance on discounts to grow the business should subside. Secondly, brands should work to have a unique personality and value proposition, which will be good for the market.”

Speaking about the retail landscape of India, Venu Nair, MD & CEO, Shoppers Stop Limited, said, “The shift in shopping behaviour during the pandemic has made omnichannel a key way of shopping, where retailers and brands have now brought in the convenience of phygital shopping, and that in itself is leading to a significant amount of both change and increased consumption.”

Speaking about the potential of the footwear segment, Gunjan Shah, MD & CEO, Bata India Ltd, said, “We should see a lot more production happening in India from pack-end sourcing and a supply chain perspective. I think for brands this will also give great opportunities in terms of bringing technologies into products as well as big export opportunities.”

Speaking about the evolution of the Indian retail industry, Abhishek Ganguly, MD, Puma India & South East Asia, said, “Brands and retailers that will evolve faster and understand the consumers’ needs better and faster and solve for that will stand to gain.”

The summit had a plethora of captivating panel discussions on topics such as:-

▪ Retail Strategy: Scenario Planning to Build a Sustainable Business

▪ Building Powerful Retail Brands: Implementing Your Unique Value Proposition

▪ Online + Offline = Unified: The India retail growth story

▪ Tech-enabled 360-degree collaboration: Success in an omnichannel world

▪ Collaborative efforts in promoting sustainability in retail: Lessons learned and best practices

▪ Reimagining digital Consumer Engagement – Going beyond just the Shopping Journey

▪ Recreating the Magic of Retail: Technology’s role in enhancing Customer Experience

▪ Digital Transformation and its impact on Retail Growth and Customer Experience

▪ Retail Platforms and the Future of Consumer Shopping Behaviour

▪ Innovative Retail Marketing Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Customers

▪ Scaling a retail startup with shark investment: Strategies for leveraging investment to grow their businesses

▪ Win your Customer through Conversation: How CX impacts Business Growth

Roundtable discussions at RLS 2023 included topics such as:-

▪ Simplifying Retention for Retail & CPC Industry

▪ Retail Disruptors: Economy, Consumers, Data, Ecosystem & Innovation. What is Your Big Bet?

▪ Future of Retail: Navigating the Evolving Landscape and how to Drive Growth in 2023 and Beyond

▪ Understanding & Adopting Non-linear Customer Intelligence to accelerate Business growth

▪ Integrating Payment Technologies in Point of Sale: Strategies for CFOs to Drive Business Growth

▪ Future of Talent Acquisition in Sourcing Retail Growth

The first day of RLS 2023 came to a close with the grand felicitation of the crème de la crème of the retail industry with India’s Retail Champions Award 2023 and the Retail Start-up Awards 2023—both evaluated by eminent personalities from the industry as the Jury.

Winners of India’s Retail Champions Awards 2022 were:

Auretics Witnessed 50 percent Growth in the Month of December- 22 & January-23

February 2023: Auretics Limited, a retail platform that deals in natural and top-quality health and wellness products while empowering individuals through Direct Selling Marketing Model witnessed 50% growth in the months of December 2022 & January 2023.

Madhurodhi (topical spray-based solution for Sugar Management) remained the No. 1 choice of everyone, followed by MultiAmmrit, HBP Care, VigourSure and Speedex. Seeing such trust of people, Auretics plans to revive its strategy to give more incentives to new distributors along with increasing retail margins on new launches to provide better income and savings to its distributors.

For the near future, the platform plans to increase its CareVed Range (ayurvedic supplements range) by 15% by adding new and innovative products.

Commenting on the same Arjun Gupta, CEO Auretics Limited said, “We, at Auretics are envisioning to grow and expand our network with our associates and assist them in leading a bright future with good health and financial freedom. Also, we are also committed to being an environment-friendly, socially, and morally conscious organization that shall comply with all the relevant legislation and regulations of our beloved country and shall establish a sense of trust and integrity through its mission to achieve proficiency in the direct selling industry.”

NMIT’s ERCICA Shines Spotlight on Emerging Technologies

Bengaluru, 28 February 2023: Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) hosted the 8th International Conference on Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications event (ERCICA 2023), which brought together experts and enthusiasts from across the field of emerging technologies.

The event featured a range of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops, all focused on the latest trends and developments in computing, information, communication and applications. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research and development, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into how emerging technologies are shaping the future of their respective fields.

The conference was graced by the presence of prominent dignitaries including Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda, the Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and Former Minister of Railways of India, Govt.of India, Speaking on the occasion, he mentioned “We are thrilled to see NMIT’s commitment to innovation and inclusive approach by expanding their focus on computing fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Cryptography, VLSI, Embedded systems, and more. This effort towards empowering the start-ups and creating leadership qualities among youngsters will undoubtedly contribute to India’s digital transformation.”

“Moreover, the dedication of NMIT towards research and development has resulted in the establishment of 10 Centers of Excellence, including Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, Women Empowerment, and more. Such initiatives by NMIT will undoubtedly benefit society and improve living standards. Conferences like these are a great platform for researchers and scientists to share technical knowledge and create innovative solutions for the challenges posed by the present situation. We appreciate the role played by institutes like NMIT in nurturing the creativity of students and bridging the gap in student development.”, he added.

The keynote speakers, special invitees and guests of honor included Dr. Mohit Gambhir, Director, Innovation Cell, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India ; Dr. Bijay Kumar Sahu, Senior Regional Manager & Head (IPFC-TISC), National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), Govt. of India ; Dr. Kalidas Shetty,

Founding Director of Global Institute of Food Security & International Agriculture (GIFSIA), Professor of Plant Science & Associate Vice President for International Partnerships & Collaborations, North Dakota State University,Fargo,ND,USA; Mr.Brian M Tande, Dean of the College of Engineering and Mines, Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA ; Shri. K. Karan Kumar, Corporate Coach & Education Enthusiast; Shri. S.R. Vishwanath, Chairman, Bangalore Development Authority and MLA of Yelahanka; Prof. N.R. Shetty, eminent educationist and the Chancellor, Central University of Karnataka; Shri. G. Nambi Ganesh of Tata Elxsi ; Sri. Jaidev Venkataraman of Continental India ; Smt. Bineesha Payattati of International Institute of Waste Management.

They brought their own unique perspectives and insights to the event. Topics covered included artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, the Internet of Things (IoT).

Speaking on the occasion, Dr.H.C. Nagaraj, Principal, NMIT and the Conference Chair, ERCICA 2023, Dr.Prasad N.H, HOD-MCA and Program Chair, ERCICA 2023 and Dr.Nalini N, Professor & Head-CSE, Dean- Students’ Welfare Department ofComputer Science and Engineering, and Program Chair, ERCICA 2023, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology said “We are extremely honored to have had the privilege of hosting distinguished dignitaries such as Shri Sadananda Gowdaand other keynote speakers at NMIT’s ERCICA event. Their presence has not only graced the occasion but has also inspired and motivated our students and researchers to strive for excellence and make significant contributions in the field of computing and technology. We are grateful for their invaluable insights and support, and we look forward to continuing this tradition of collaboration and innovation in the future. I am thrilled to see the success of the NMIT ERCICA conference, which provided a platform for researchers, engineers, and scientists to come together and share their expertise in the field of computing and information technology. The discussions and ideas exchanged at this event will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the development of technology in India and beyond. It’s heartening to NMIT taking a proactive approach towards empowering students and professionals alike through such conferences.”

The event also featured a series of panel discussions, allowing attendees to engage in lively debates and discussions on topics ranging from the ethics of artificial intelligence to the impact of emerging technologies on the job market.

NMIT’s ERCICA is a platform for researchers, industry leaders, and enthusiasts to come together and discuss the latest trends and developments in emerging technologies. The event was a testament to the growing importance of these fields, and we look forward to seeing what new breakthroughs and innovations will emerge in the coming years.

The credit won’t be a hurdle in the businesses of industry: Shri Atul Kumar Goel, MD & CEO, PNB & Chairman, IBA

28 February 2023, NEW DELHI: During the interactive programme the “Power Evening” Punjab National Bank- An Industry Interaction with Punjab National Bank’s Leadership organized by Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Committee of PHD Chamber in collaboration with Punjab National Bank at PHD House, New Delhi, Shri Atul Kumar Goel, MD & CEO, Punjab National Bank & Chairman, Indian Banks Association (IBA) promised the industry that credit won’t be a hurdle in their businesses.

Mr. Goel sincerely thanked PHDCCI for such an opportunity to connect directly with the industry and create a win-win situation. He appreciated PHDCCI’s pioneering role in promoting industry and acting as a catalyst for the economy.

Mr. Goel said that this was one of the best times for the industry to do business, given the transforming business environment and evolving banking support. Mr. Goel added that the Indian economy has been one of the fastest growing economies and the MSME sector has been the driver of this growth. He said that credit growth in the last year has increased by almost 17% which is a record high and MSMEs registration on the Udhyam portal has doubled from 64 lakhs in 2021 to more than 130 lakhs in 2022.

Mr. Goel talked about the numerous challenges faced by the MSMEs in obtaining financial assistance and how over the years government schemes like CGTMSE, ECGLS, PMEGP, PSB loan in 59 minutes, Stand-up India etc have been instrumental in overcoming such challenges. He even added that how budget 2023 has been trying to kick start the MSME sector post pandemic with funding of 9000cr in CGTMSE fund, presumptive taxes changes, Vivad se vishwas scheme etc.

He also indicated his vision of transforming PNB into an IT Company providing banking services. Mr. Goel also highlighted how the financials of the bank have been improving given its consistent decline in gross and Net NPAs on a quarter on quarter basis. Lastly, he initiated a conversation for a Bank-Industry connection via reputable chambers like PHDCCI so as to create a win-win situation for all the parties.

Shri Binod Kumar, ED, Punjab National Bank briefed about the Punjab National Bank and detailed about the Large Credits of the bank.

Shri M. Paramasivam, ED, Punjab National Bank said that Punjab National Bank will provide a facility of single point of contact to serve the members of PHD Chamber. He also briefed about the mobile application of Punjab national bank having 235 products.

Shri Saket Dalmia, President, PHD Chamber said that the Industry-Banking Partnership will improve economies of scale by encouraging small firms to grow and become larger enterprises. Amongst other things, this will require effective mutual understanding that allows us to derive ‘collective efficiency’ from local & external economies.

He also mentioned that the banking industry is one of the most essential financial pillars of the financial sector. It is critical for a country’s economic development that its trade and industrial funding needs are handled with greater commitment and responsibility.

Shri Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, BFSI Committee, PHD Chamber said that in today’s scenario access to information is easy and banks can use the data analytics modelling for underwriting process. He discussed venture capital and debt capital.

Shri Saurabh Sanyal, CEO & Secretary General, PHDCCI gave vote of thanks & concluding remarks for the session and Shri Ashish Agrawal, Co- Chairman, BFSI Committee, PHDCCI moderated the session.

Slang Labs Launches CONVA – a multilingual Voice Search Assistant for e-commerce applications

Bangalore, 28 February 2023- Slang Labs, a Google-backed startup from Bengaluru, has announced the launch of CONVA, a full-stack solution that provides smart and highly accurate multilingual voice search capabilities inside e-commerce apps. CONVA is available as a simple SDK (Software Development Kit) that can be integrated into existing e-commerce apps in less than 30 minutes without developers needing any knowledge of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural language processing (NLP), Text-to-Speech (TTS) and other advanced voice tech stack concepts.

CONVA-powered voice search comprehends mixed-code (multiple languages in one sentence) utterances, enabling consumers to speak naturally in their own language in order to search for products and information inside e-commerce mobile and web apps – while allowing the brand to maintain its app backend in only one language i.e. English. For instance, when people use English and another vernacular language within the same sentence for searching for something, CONVA will understand both languages and provide a seamless search experience to the consumer. Customers can conveniently search for products inside the applications using their typical colloquial terms for well-known products using voice search that is enabled by CONVA, and the apps will still be able to recognise the correct product being searched.

Kumar Rangarajan, Co-founder of Slang Labs commented saying, “CONVA stands for COnversational iN-app Voice Assistant. CONVA’s smartness in handling multiple variations of product names and filters across multiple languages is what makes it a much more powerful voice search experience for apps than any other product in the world. Several technological innovations in CONVA make it up to 46% more accurate than even Google ASR when it comes to voice search – which is why it is trusted by India’s most popular Ecommerce Apps.”

CONVA is presently offered for use in e-commerce, Retail, Travel and Trading apps, and its models have been trained on lakhs of SKUs from a variety of industries, including groceries, FMCG, , medicines, fashion, beauty products, cosmetics and food names. CONVA models are additionally pre-trained on thousands of Indian place names, train stations, airport terminals, bus pickup and drop-off points inside of cities and towns, as well as all the equities traded on the BSE and NSE exchanges.