Archive: March 17, 2023

Forbes India presents Top 30 Talent Leaders of 2023 powered by Indeed

March 2023: Talent leaders today play a more significant role than ever. They are critical to revitalising enterprises by putting a greater emphasis on personnel. Forbes India, in partnership with Indeed, developed a list of the ‘Top 30 Talent Leaders of 2023’, wherein they recognised talent leaders for their unwavering commitment to fostering a talent-first strategy within their organisations. These leaders were commemorated at the Forbes India presents Top 30 Talent Leaders of 2023 powered by Indeed,

The winners of the list were announced at a grand event held on 22 February at Leela Palace, Bengaluru. The list includes prominent talent leaders from various sectors, who constantly raise the bar with innovative ideas when it comes to people management. The winners were felicitated by eminent personalities like Harichandan Arakali, Editor – Tech & Innovation, Forbes India; Rohan Sylvester, Talent Strategy Advisor, Indeed; Kanchan Mukherjee, Professor & Chairperson, OBHR Management & Chairperson; R. Swaminathan, Chief People Officer, WNS Global Services; Krishna Raghavan, Chief People Officer, Flipkart; Naini Thaker, Forbes India; Anil Kumble, former Indian cricketer and coach; Vinita Bali, Independent Director on Global and Indian Boards; and Sashi Kumar, Indeed India.

Below are the winners of “Forbes India presents Top 30 Talent Leaders of 2023 powered by Indeed”

TO THE NEW to launch VideoReady Go at NAB to help media companies

New Delhi, 17 March 2023- TO THE NEW, a digital transformation and product engineering company, will be launching VideoReady Go, as part of its VideoReady OTT solution suite, at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2023. The VideoReady Go aims to empower streaming businesses to launch a production-grade OTT platform in a few minutes with a few clicks, with full flexibility for ongoing customization.

VideoReady Go will be an end-to-end, comprehensive, and highly advanced OTT solution that will enable media companies to launch their OTT platforms, on their own, with their branding and content in just a few minutes. The solution is designed to be flexible, scalable, and adaptable, enabling the OTT platform to customize as per their business requirement. At NAB, visitors can visit THE NEW’s booth and try launching their OTT platform on their own using this solution at the Do-it-Yourself desk at booth number W3915.

Media companies seek ways to reach their audiences quickly and efficiently while meeting their brand and experience benchmarks. VideoReady Go will help them by launching their new OTT platforms much faster, even in comparison to the other OTT SaaS solutions available in the market that have very limited features and customization possibilities but usually lags in user experience.

“VideoReady Go is going to bring significant value to the OTT industry,” said Manish Sinha, Vice President & Business Head – of OTT Solutions & Services, TO THE NEW. “Our solution is designed to remove the complexity and barriers associated with launching an OTT service, making it a few clicks and a few minutes process for our customers. VideoReady Go will give small to medium players a production-ready platform from Day 1, while the bigger players looking for a fully custom solution can leverage it to have a head start with a comprehensive MVP launch with incremental releases for custom needs,” he added.

VideoReady Go includes a range of features and capabilities, including:

Customizable interfaces and user journey

Support for multiple device platforms, including mobile, web, Smart TV, Streaming boxes/ sticks/ consoles

Content management and monetization tools

Analytics and reporting dashboards

Cloud-based infrastructure with 24×7 monitoring and support

TVS Eurogrip exhibits off-highway tyre range at CONEXPO

New Delhi, 17th March 2023: TVS Eurogrip, one of the fastest-growing global brands in the powered 2-wheeler & 3-wheeler tyres, and Off-Highway Tyres participated in the CONEXPO-CON/AGG at Las Vegas, NV. USA.

TVS Eurogrip has been making significant investments in technology, products, and capacity expansion of its off-highway tyres for the Construction, Industrial and Agricultural sectors. On display are products from Construction & Industrial range apart from the recent Agri Radial and Steel Belted Flotation Radial tyres.

Speaking about the event, the company highlighted that this is a strategic focus segment, and they are geared up to strengthen and increase their global footprint. Apart from demonstrating its innovation in tyre technology and development, the display garnered very positive feedback from all their North American customers and has been a platform to reach out to new distributors for a few key LatAm Markets.

TVS Eurogrip products are available in over 85 countries across the world and the USA is one of the important markets for the Off-Highway tyres business, and business platforms like CONEXPO play an important part in engaging with customers.

Stand Number: N-11569, North Hall.

CONEXPO is the largest construction show in North America – CONEXPO-CON/AGG – spread over more than 2.7 million sq. feet, was held from March 14-18, 2023.

More than 1800 exhibitors from trucking, hauling, lifting, earthmoving, concrete, aggregates, and asphalt, among others, are showcasing their products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. There were also more than 175 education sessions.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 witnessed the participation of several key industry players and customers from around the world.

Pansari Group launches Mojee Syrup range at Food and Hospitality fair “AAHAR-2023”

Pansari group, the leading FMCG brand, has launched its latest range of Syrups named “Mojee” at Asia’s biggest International Food and Hospitality fair “AAHAR-2023”. The syrup will be available in 9 different flavors, including Mojito Mint, Bubblegum, Passion fruit, Blue Curacao, Green Apple, Grenadine, Peach, Watermelon, and Triple Sec. In addition, the brand has also showcased its complete range of Pansari Epicure B2B products, which includes Chefys, Shahsha Masala, fortified basmati, and cold-pressed oils.

At “AAHAR 2023”, the leading B2B food and hospitality businesses in Asia are presenting their top offerings, and among these top brands, Pansari is presenting their Epicure product line at Hall no-5, Stall no- 5G- 03. Pansari has recently expanded its footprint in the western and southern markets and over the past few years, the brand has been known for expanding its product line and continues to keep up with ongoing FMCG trends. The new addition to the syrup range in its Epicure segment is surely going to put the brand on the fast lane.

The 37th edition of the fair is predicted to draw a larger crowd this year than in previous years, due to the post-pandemic rules. AAHAR’s 5-day expo is witnessing the gathering of the best B2B brands in one place, presenting the best of the products they are serving in the market.

Commenting on participating in the AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair, Mr. Shammi Agarwal, Director, of Pansari Group said, “Participating in these events is always thrilling since it allows us to meet professionals in person who use our goods. As the most renowned expo in Asia for the food and hospitality industry, it has grown into a great attraction for both international exhibitors and sourcing specialists. This year, we introduced Pansari Epicure services to our B2B customers in the hospitality sector, and we hope that at AAHAR, our team will display to the global vendors how simple it is to source wholesale HORECA products from the Pansari Group. We are also very hopeful that the new Mojee syrup will be liked by the professionals in the HoReCa Industry and it will also be counted as our star product soon. As for the other B2B products like Fortified Basmati Rice, Cold Pressed Oils, Pure Shasha Spices, Chefys, and gravies, we are sure that our products will surpass last year’s sales numbers.

The International Food and Hospitality fair is in its 37th edition. The event will go on till March 18, 2023, at the iconic venue of Pragati Maidan (New Delhi). AAHAR is one of Asia’s Food & Hospitality shows and has grown by leaps & bounds in recent years.

Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Limited announces its participation in AAHAR 2023

New Delhi, Mumbai, March  2023: Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Limited, one of India’s leading food manufacturers, is thrilled to be part of AAHAR 2023 – the 37th edition of the international food and hospitality fair. Starting today, March 14, until March 18, 2023, the event will be held at PragatiMaidan in New Delhi.
AAHAR is Asia’s leading B2B event, organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). Since its inception, the show has grown exponentially and today it’s considered a renowned platform for global vendors and sourcing professionals.
At the event, WWFnB will be showcasing its wide range of fine-quality food products. From QuikShef Ready-To-Eat (RTE) meals, and frozen items to Snack Buddy condiments and beverages. The company is committed to delivering quality products and maintaining high standards of excellence.
WWFnB is set to make its entry into new markets with its extensive range of Ready-To-Eat (RTE) products, frozen items, and condiments. It plans to capitalize on new opportunities by effectively penetrating markets across the globe with its range of products.
WWFnB is confident that this event will provide them with an excellent platform to showcase its products and services to buyers, vendors, and other professionals in the food and hospitality industry. The company is eager to connect with new customers and explore business opportunities with them.
Sharing company plan on participation Ms. SheetalBhalerao, Chairperson and MD of Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Ltd. said, ‘We are confident that our presence in this premier event will boost our global presence and give us valuable insight into the current trends in the F&B industry. We also aim to connect with distributors from all parts of the world and meet with prospective business partners for potential collaborations. By taking part in this event, we are looking forward to forming meaningful partnerships with companies that share our commitment to quality and innovation.’

Hiring intentions to remain marginally lower sequentially in Apr-Jun quarter this year: ManpowerGroup Survey

March 17, 2023: Hiring intentions will remain marginally lower during the second quarter (April-June) this year as employers continue to have difficulty in finding people with the right skills, according to a survey. Employers in India continue to anticipate hiring workers in the second quarter, reporting a seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook of 30 per cent, which is marginally lower from the January-March quarter, according to ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.

Hiring intentions remain marginally lower by 2 per cent quarter-on-quarter, while employers continue to have difficulty finding the right talent, it added. The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is based on an analysis of nearly 3,020 employers. The survey further revealed that the talent supply with the requisite skills depicted in the sliding shift of employers, experiencing a talent shortage by 3 per cent.

“While the skill gap continues to be concerning, in spite of the global economic pressures, India’s innate ability to sustain such pressures has been proven time and again. “The government’s aggressive investment in infrastructure and efforts towards ease of doing business by improving the connectivity between states is positively impacting the employment outlook,” ManpowerGroup’s India and Middle East Managing Director Sandeep Gulati said.

Investment in upskilling, reskilling and a focus on preparing people for tomorrow’s jobs should be the top priority of the management, he added.

The survey stated that employers in the Information Technology sector (81 per cent), consumer goods and services (81 per cent), health care and life sciences (80 per cent), financials and real estate (80 per cent) and energy and utilities (80 per cent) report the greatest difficulty finding the talent they need.

Employers in medium-sized organisations (83 per cent) face the biggest challenge as compared to the large (80 per cent), micro (80 per cent) and small (78 per cent), it noted.

Performance Hydration Leader Ready Launches New Low-Calorie Sports Drink

Pittsburgh, PA., March 17, 2023 – Ready® (@ready nutrition), one of the fastest growing sports nutrition companies in America with co-owners and Ready® Athletes Aaron Donald and Giannis Antetokounmpo, today announced the launching of a light version of Ready® Sports Drink, its advanced and science-based line of performance products designed to optimize hydration replenishment and energy production.

Ready® Light Sports Drink features the same essential elements to replenish fluid and electrolytes and boost energy based on the latest in sports nutrition and performance science, but with only 20 calories. That includes:

• A scientifically formulated blend of superfruits and B-vitamins

• Superfruit carbohydrates infused from real food sources, meaning there is NO added sugar

• An ideal and proprietary electrolyte blend that more accurately mirrors what athletes lose in sweat

“We’ve received great feedback with our initial launch of Ready® Sports Drink last year with its improved sports-hydration fueling, so we took the next logical step with this lower calorie option that still features super fruit carbohydrates and the ideal electrolyte blend without any added sugar,” said Pat Cavanaugh, Ready Founder and CEO.

Ready® Light will be available initially in 16.9 oz. sizes with four (4) flavors—Classic Lemonade, Mango Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade and Watermelon Lemonade. More flavors will be added later in the year. Ready® Light will be available at selected major regional grocery chains including Publix, Food Lion and Giant Eagle.

Kicking off in March, the Ready® Light “Lean and Clean” Mobile Tour highlights its newest best-in-class sports drink introduction into the marketplace. The tour hits the road with an eye-catching Ready® Light branded super van and will tour multiple states with product sampling and giveaways including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The tour will stop at numerous colleges and universities and Ready® Sports Drink retailers including Walmart, Dollar Tree, Publix, Food Lion and Giant Eagle.

The tour will be hosting over 100 sampling events during its mid-March through mid-May schedule. The stops will include samplings of Ready® Light Sports Drink as well as other Ready® products including regular Ready® Sports Drink and Ready® Protein Bars. There will also be games and activities to complement the sampling events.

“We wanted to make a splash and have fun introducing our light version of Ready® Sports Drink,” noted Cavanaugh. “Our vehicle is definitely going to turn heads and we expect to have a good time supporting our retailers, interacting with the public, and sampling our new Ready® Light Sports Drink which is already creating a buzz.”

One of the tour’s first stops will be at the Miami Tennis Open, March 19 – April 2, supporting the brand’s being named the Official Sports Drink of the Tournament and Ready® Athlete Jessica Pegula, America’s top-ranked player.

Gizmore strengthens its online presence, ties up with Amazon India for its smartwatches

New Delhi, March 17, 2023: Gizmore, one of India’s leading Smart Accessories, Fitness Gear and home audio brands, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Amazon India. Gizmore has also announced the launch of its new big display smartwatch – Orbit and Star. Apart from Orbit and Star, Gizmore’s bestselling and highly sought-after smartwatches Blaze Pro, Flash and Slate will also be available on Amazon India.

Gizmore aims to widen its customer base and scale its presence in remote regions through this partnership. In line with the objective to bolster its online presence, the homegrown brand launched its D2C website earlier this year, and now with this tie-up, Gizmore is fortifying its position in the online space even further. Gizmore has an exclusive partnership with Flipkart for its selected smartwatches which are already available on Flipkart.

Commenting on the partnership, Sanjay Kalirona, CEO and Co-founder, Gizmore, said, “The last couple of years have been great for Gizmore, and we are getting good traction online. Through our feature-packed, premium-looking smartwatches, we have tapped into the right target market, and our customers resonate with our brand values. We also significantly increased our online presence from last year10% to 40% in the last quarter . We are elated to partner with Amazon India and are confident that through this partnership, we will be able to scale our presence even further. Amazon has a massive pan-India reach, enabling us to reach customers even in the country’s remotest corners.”

Gizmore is known for its big display smartwatches. The company is now expanding this portfolio with the launch of Gizmore Orbit and Star. Available at an introductory price of Rs 1,499, Star sports a 1.85-inch Always on display with 500 nits brightness, and rotating crown and calling features. The smartwatch has an elegant metal casing design with a circular dial. Gizmore Orbit is a 1.32 metallic round dial, 600 nits brightness and 360*360 ultra sharp HD AOD resolution and has a calling feature and is available at an aggressive price of 1999/-.The Make in India smartwatch also has support for the Hindi Language. The smartwatch supports both Google and Apple Siri voice assistants.

Along with this feature-packed smartwatch, Gizmore has also announced that Gizmore Blaze Pro, Flash and its women-centric smartwatch Slate will also be available on Amazon India.  All these smartwatches are already available on other e-commerce platforms and Gizmore online and offline stores.

Gizmore Blaze Pro is equipped with a 1.69-inch curved display with 500 nits of brightness. Apart from the regular health and wellness features, the smartwatch keeps track of body temperature and is available for Rs 1,349. Gizmore Flash, on the other hand, is equipped with a generous 1.85-inch display and is perfect for people looking for a sleek and sturdy smartwatch on a budget and available at Rs. 1799 . Lastly, the Gizmore Slate has a 1.57-inch screen with an Always-on display. It comes with a built-in AI assistant that can help users with all their daily needs, including controlling their music and phone calls. The smartwatch is retailing for Rs 1,999 and is available in 3 vibrant colours.

Gizmore recently announced that it is bullish about the Indian market and has chalked out plans to sell 1.5 million smartwatches and capture 5% of the market share in CY 2023. The company has partnered with Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL) to manufacture these smartwatches.

Key Specifications of Gizmore Cloud

Key Specifications of Gizmore GizFit Blaze Pro

Key Specifications of Gizmore GizFit Flash

Key Specifications of Gizmore GizFit Slate