Archive: March 24, 2023

Galaxy Surfactants showcases revolutionary product range for personal care industry at In-cosmetics Barcelona

Mumbai, 24 March 2023: Galaxy Surfactants, the leading manufacturer of performance surfactants and specialty care ingredients used in the Home and Personal Care industry, is participating in In-cosmetics Global, between March 28th to 30th in Barcelona, Spain. Galaxy Surfactants will be displaying their latest solid format product offerings and providing valuable insights into the properties and applications of these products at the exhibition. The event will facilitate a dialogue between leaders in personal care and home care industries to enable business and spur future innovation.

The company will be present at the sustainability corner, innovation zone, and sensory bar at the event, showcasing its innovative solutions. The Sustainability Corner will feature the company’s waterless sustainable solid format, Galseer® Tresscon, which is a shampoo bar base that helps reduce the water consumption. At the Innovation Zone, visitors can learn about GalguardTM LipoG, a high-quality hair care active that provides excellent protection from dandruff. The Sensory Bar, will showcase showcase a unique format based on Galsoft TiLS (G) which is a green, oil-soluble surfactant system.

Commenting on the participation in the event, Mr. K Natarajan, the Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer at Galaxy Surfactants said, “We are looking forward to participate in the In-cosmetics Global event that provides us with the opportunity to meet our existing customers and tap into a new customer base who come here from across the world. Galaxy Surfactants will not only showcase their innovative products at the exhibition but also highlight our commitment to providing high-quality and sustainable ingredients that meet the evolving needs of our customers and the market. We look forward to engaging with the international personal care community, sharing our expertise, and learning about the latest science and trends in ingredient innovation.”

The In-cosmetic Global event will offer crucial insights into scientific advances, emerging trends, and regulations through their unrivalled educational programs. The In-cosmetic Group connects 1,800+ suppliers of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing and regulatory solutions with 40,000+ cosmetic industry professionals.

Celebal Technologies named Azure Data & AI Partner of the Year at Microsoft Malaysia Partner Awards 2022

Bangalore, March 24, 2023: Celebal Technologies, a premier software solutions organization, has been awarded the Azure Data & AI Partner of the Year at Microsoft Malaysia Partner Awards 2022. The award recognizes Celebal Technologies’ commitment to designing, developing, and deploying high-value, customer-centric data, and AI solutions using Azure AI and integrating with Microsoft’s Big Data Analytics services.

Celebal Technologies was awarded for its entrepreneurial spirit and sales excellence contributing towards Microsoft Malaysia’s business in FY22.

“As an AI-driven organization, we have always been passionate about building transformative and innovative solutions that help our clients unlock their data’s true potential. We are honored to be recognized by Microsoft and will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and data analytics,” said Anupam Gupta, Co-founder, and President, Celebal Technologies.

“We are thrilled to receive the Azure Data & AI Partner of the Year Award,” said Anirudh Kala, Co-Founder, and CEO of Celebal Technologies. “This award is a testament to our team’s relentless efforts in leveraging Azure AI to create customized data and AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes for our customers. We are proud to be a Microsoft partner and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future.”

Celebal Technologies’ data and AI solutions leverage Azure AI and Microsoft’s Big Data Analytics services to enable customers to gain deeper insights from their data, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. The company’s solutions have been deployed across a range of industries.

“We believe our partners make more possible,” said Sara Lua, General Manager of Global Partner Solutions, Microsoft Malaysia. “The Microsoft Malaysia Partner Awards 2022 recognizes organizations that demonstrate digital transformation excellence and innovation based on Microsoft technology. Celebal Technologies’ recognition as Azure Data & AI Partner of the Year in Malaysia shows their competency in Microsoft technologies, coupled with industry knowledge, to drive the business transformation of our customers using data analytics and insights.

Platform 65 Wins Emerging Food Startup of the Year at Startup India 2023 Awards

Hyderabad, India – Platform 65, India’s largest toy-train-themed restaurant, has been named the Emerging Food Startup of the Year at the Startup India 2023 Awards. Organized by “Entrepreneur India,” the awards recognize and celebrate innovative startups that are driving change in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Also, the event gave the winners a chance to connect with other winners from various categories. Platform 65 has been one such success story in India’s largest toy-train-themed restaurant, which is honored by the Entrepreneur India start-up awards, which recognizes the drive to change the world of start-ups.

Mr. Sadgun Patha, Managing Director and Founder of Platform 65, accepted the award on behalf of the Platform 65 restaurant. We have received an award under the category of the “Emerging Food Start-up of the Year 2023”. This award is a testament to the hard work of our team and our commitment to providing a unique dining experience for our guests. We are grateful to “Entrepreneur India” for recognizing our efforts, and we look forward to continuing to innovate and grow in the years to come.”

Mr. Sadgun Patha is a young entrepreneur with a strong background in Business Administrative Area. His passion towards food and serving unique food started a toy train-themed restaurant with 3 years of managerial experience in execution and corporate operations, Mr. Patha has guided the company toward profitability without sacrificing quality or standards. He is a young and vibrant individual with good hospitality industry experience and an MBA from IPE University.

Platform 65 offers a unique dining experience with a wide variety of offerings from continental, Chinese, North Indian, Andhra, and Telangana cuisines. The restaurant has five centers in Telangana and is designed to take diners on a journey through a railway zone. The restaurant boasts over 6500+ sq. ft of space and can seat more than 200+ people. The tables have mini railway tracks, and each table has a station name such as Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Warangal, Hyderabad, Sangareddy, Vijayawada, Tenali, Guntur, Rajamahendravaram, Trivandrum, Ahmedabad, etc.

With a robust HR model that includes new-age business approaches, Platform 65 is dedicated to revolutionizing India’s restaurant management business. The restaurant is also the only Indian restaurant firm to be awarded the Iconic Concept Award by the Times Group.

Hemant Jain, Joint MD, KKCL felicitated under The Economic Times’ most promising business leaders of Asia 2022-23

Hemant Jain, Joint Managing Director, Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL), the Indian apparel manufacturer, which is widely known for its ‘Killer’ Jeans brand, was recently felicitated with the prestigious ‘The Economic Times most promising business leaders of Asia 2022-23’ felicitated at the Asian business leader conclave. Hemant received the recognition due to his notable efforts in establishing the brand as one of India’s leading apparel and accessories manufacturers, their fuelled sales, enhanced brand perception and an augmented fan base.

The promising Asian business leader conclave is a one-of-a-kind gathering with an intent to celebrate the present and anticipate the future of Asia in the world of business. Prominent Indian and international luminaries congregated to discuss economic ties and international business. The deliberations this year was centred on the theme ‘The Asian Century – Creating a New World Order’ that encompasses a post-pandemic and rapidly evolving geo-political calculus, the disruption in economies and the path to the new normal, an accelerated move towards sustainability, better governance, and tech-led innovations for the future.

In addition to the discussions, the initiative, through a coffee table book (CTB), also felicitated business leaders of Asia, who are playing an important part in the story of a resurgent Asia and shaping the business demographics of not just Asia, but also the world at large. Along with its research partner, the initiative evaluated profiles of over 2000+ leaders who met at least 80% of the qualifying criteria. These leaders were evaluated based on certain parameters such as basic EBITDA growth of the company led by the individual, revenue & turnover, degree of innovation and size of the business led by the individual along with extent of expansion and penetration into national and international markets.

Hemant Jain was felicitated at the Taj Lands on 21st March 2023. The recognition comes close after KKCL stepped in as the new jersey sponsor of the Indian cricket team.

Hemant Jain, Joint Managing Director of KKCL, said, “The Economic Times most promising business leaders of Asia 2022-23 award is an important recognition for any noteworthy retail player. It feels amazing that my efforts as a retailer wanting to make a significant difference through Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL) were noticed. Our work speaks louder than words and such felicitations mark a validation in the legacy we wish to leave our customers with. I am humbled to have received this recognition and as a home grown brand, we aim to continue outperforming ourselves in the market.”

Agri-supplier and market linkages platforms changing the face of agriculture in India while driving SMEs

The agricultural sector has always been the backbone of the Indian economy, providing employment opportunities to a significant proportion of the population and contributing significantly to the country’s GDP. However, the sector has faced several challenges, including lack of access to modern technology and equipment, inadequate credit facilities, and limited access to markets. Agri-supplier and market linkages platforms have emerged as a solution to these challenges, revolutionizing the Indian agriculture sector and driving SMEs in India.

Agri-supplier platforms connect farmers with suppliers of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and machinery. By leveraging technology, these platforms provide a one-stop-shop for farmers to access quality inputs at affordable prices. In addition to this, agri-supplier platforms have also played a crucial role in driving SMEs in India. These platforms have provided opportunities to small and medium-sized enterprises to sell their products and services to farmers. At the same time, market linkages platform help farmers sell their produce to various buyers at competitive rates and hence, improving their business and reduce wastage. While there are several such platforms aiding farmers in India, here are five ventures which have made their mark felt of late:

Agrizy

Agrizy provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates the discovery and fulfilment of agro-produce orders. The company ensures that the processing of agro-produce meets global standards and works with large buyers in domestic and international markets to meet their specific requirements. The platform also helps SME processors to utilize their idling capacity by custom processing orders and certifying processed products for quality and safety.

Agrizy also provides working capital to scale up, and has seen significant growth since receiving funding in March 2022, with clients including Reliance, Haldiram’s, Adani Wilmar, and Godrej Agrovet. The company has over 1,000 buyers and suppliers on its platform, and connects them virtually to understand their requirements without disclosing their identities. Agrizy calculates the best rate for fulfilling a request, including logistics costs, through its app. For companies that need agro-produce processed, the company also scouts for SME processors and arranges for contract manufacturing.

AgroStar

AgroStar is an online platform that connects farmers with agricultural products and services, such as crop protection, fertilizers, seeds, and farming equipment. Founded in 2013, AgroStar aims to provide small farmers with access to high-quality products and expert advice at affordable prices. The platform uses a mobile app to allow farmers to easily browse and purchase products, and also offers personalized recommendations based on their location and crop type. Farmers can also access information on weather conditions, crop disease management, and market prices through the app.

AgroStar has partnered with various companies to offer a wide range of products and services to farmers, and also provides on-ground support through a network of trained agronomists. The platform has helped improve the lives of many small farmers across India by increasing their crop yields and reducing their costs. AgroStar has received numerous awards and recognition for its innovative approach to agriculture, and continues to grow and expand its offerings to support farmers across India.

BigHaat

BigHaat is an online marketplace that offers a wide range of agricultural products and services to farmers across India. The platform was founded in 2015 with the aim of providing small farmers with access to high-quality products at affordable prices. BigHaat offers a variety of products, including seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products, and farming equipment. The platform partners with leading manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that farmers have access to a wide range of products from trusted brands.

BigHaat also offers a range of services to farmers, including soil testing, crop advisory services, and access to weather information. The platform uses a mobile app to make it easy for farmers to access products and services from anywhere, and also provides support through a team of trained agronomists. The platform has been instrumental in helping small farmers across India improve their crop yields and reduce their costs. BigHaat has received several awards and recognition for its innovative approach to agriculture, and continues to grow and expand its offerings to support farmers across the country.

BharatAgri

BharatAgri is a mobile app-based platform that offers personalized agricultural solutions to farmers in India. The platform was founded in 2017 with the aim of providing farmers with access to expert advice, market information, and agricultural inputs through their mobile phones. It provides a range of services to farmers, including crop advisory, pest management, weather forecasts, and market analysis. The platform uses AI-based algorithms to provide personalized solutions based on the farmer’s location, crop type, and other parameters.

The platform also offers a marketplace where farmers can buy agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products. BharatAgri partners with leading manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality products at affordable prices. BharatAgri has been instrumental in helping farmers across India improve their crop yields and reduce their costs. The platform has received several awards and recognition for its innovative approach to agriculture, and continues to expand its offerings to support farmers across the country.

Ugaoo

Ugaoo is an online platform that offers a wide range of gardening and agriculture products and services to customers across India. The platform was founded in 2015 with the aim of providing high-quality products and expert advice to people interested in gardening and agriculture. It offers a variety of products, including seeds, fertilizers, gardening tools, and outdoor furniture. The platform partners with leading manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that customers have access to a wide range of products from trusted brands.

In addition to its products, Ugaoo also offers a range of services, including plant doctor consultation, garden design and landscaping, and gardening workshops. The platform aims to be a one-stop solution for all gardening and agriculture needs. Ugaoo has also been successful in catering to the growing demand for gardening and agriculture products and services in India. The platform has received several awards and recognition for its innovative approach and high-quality products, and continues to expand its offerings to meet the needs of its customers.

New PCIe digitizers combine ultrafast speed, high resolution and market-leading streaming

 Bangalore – March 23rd, 2023. The addition of two new PCIe Digitizer cards from Spectrum Instrumentation extends the company’s flagship M5i series to deliver optimal GHz signal acquisition and analysis capabilities. The one and two-channel cards offer a stunning combination of ultrafast 10 GS/s sampling speed, with the 12-bit vertical resolution, and market-leading 12.8 GB/s data streaming(over the PCIe bus).To achieve an unbeatable streaming rate, they use 16-lane, Gen3, PCIe technology. This allows the acquired data to be sent directly to PC memory for storage, or to CPUs and GPUs for customized signal processing and analysis. The cards also feature front-end circuitry with over 3 GHz bandwidth and up to 16 GB (8 GSamples) of on-board memory. It all adds up to make these cards a powerful package for engineers and scientists dealing with today’s most challenging GHz-range electronic signals.

Link to the product video (5 min):https://youtu.be/nLJJdqg26P4

With 12-bit resolution, these innovative digitizers offer a better dynamic range than most conventional test instruments. For example, they deliver 16 times more resolution than many digital oscilloscopes, which typically use 8-bit analogue to digital converters. The extra resolution allows measurements to be made with a better signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and improved accuracy and precision. It also lets users capture and characterize fine signal details that are often missed by lower-resolution devices.

The cards are designed to handle a wide variety of signals, such as those found in communications, semiconductor testing, spectroscopy, optical systems and quantum physics. The front-end circuitry has over 3 GHz bandwidth, with programmable full-scale ranges from ±200 mV to ±2.5 V together with variable offset. Acquisitions can be made in single-shot or multiple-waveform recording modes. Multiple recording divides the onboard memory into segments and allows the acquisition of numerous events, even at very high trigger rates. It is perfect for situations like those encountered in serial bus testing or with devices using stimulus-response processes, such as those found in LIDAR and RADAR systems. For added flexibility, the onboard memory can be used as a ring-buffer, working much like a conventional oscilloscope, or as a FIFO-buffer for the continuous streaming of data to the PC environment.

To help capture the most elusive signals, a host of trigger modes are available for use on the channel or external trigger inputs. The modes include conventional edge triggering, along with more sophisticated methods such as Window, Re-Arm, Or/And (logical), Software and Delay. Triggering is fast and accurate with waveform data being stored together with its relevant trigger time stamp information. SMA connectors are available on the front panel for the channel inputs, clock and trigger inputs and outputs, as well as four multi-functional digital I/O lines. The extra clock and trigger connections make it possible to synchronize the card with additional digitizers or other measurement devices.

The cards can turn almost any PC it into a powerful measurement tool just by installing them in a suitable PCIe slot. Thisalso opens the door for anyone wishing to use the latest CPU and GPU hardware for signal processing and analysis. The cards come with all the tools necessary to use them in a PC running either a Windows or Linux operating system. A software development kit (SDK) is provided so that the cards can be programmed with almost any popular language. This includes C, C++, C#, Delphi, VB.NET, J#, Python, Julia, Java, LabVIEW, and MATLAB. The SDK contains all the required driver libraries as well as programming examples. Alternatively, for users who do not want to write their own code, the company offers SBench 6 Professional. This powerful measurement software provides full card control, along with a host of data display, analysis, storage, and documentation capabilities.

A key differentiator for all the Spectrum Instrumentation PCIe cards is their capability to stream data directly to and from a CUDA GPU. This is made possible by the company’s SCAPP package (Spectrum’s CUDA Access for Parallel Processing), which is available as a low-cost option. SCAPP includes the drivers for CUDA GPU support and allows users to develop their own processing routines. To help getting started, the package includes working examples that can be modified and built upon. It is ideal for users who need to perform data-intensive processing, like continuous averaging for noise reduction, or MPoint-FFTs for spectral analysis.

Another option that is available for the new cards is on-board summation averaging (option M5i.33xx-spavg). Averaging is a very useful tool for reducing unwanted signal noise. At the same time, it can improve measurement resolution beyond the digitizers standard 12-bit performance, delivering more dynamic range and better SNR. The option uses the cards on-board FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology to average waveforms, even when they are sampled at the full 10 GS/s. The result is one of the fastest signal averaging solutions on the market, capable of averaging at an astonishing rate of up to 15 million events per second due to the extremely short dead-time of less than 40 ns between events!

Oliver Rovini, Chief Technical Officer, said “These new digitizer cards represent a significant technological step for Spectrum Instrumentation. By offering faster sampling rates and higher bandwidth, we can now address a broader market. For example, we can help more engineers and scientists when they need to acquire and characterize waveforms in the GHz range, or very fast pulses with sub-nanosecond edge speeds. The products are designed to be easy to use and flexible enough to handle almost any signal. It could be a low-level pulse coming from a reflected laser source or high-speed communications signals that involve some sort of sophisticated modulation technique.”

Like all Spectrum Instrumentation products, the new M5i.3350-x16 and M5i.3357-x16 cards carry a 5-year product warranty. They come with customer support, direct from the engineering team, and free software/firmware updates are provided for the whole lifetime of the product. The M5i.33xx series offers 5 different models, with one or two channels, letting you select sampling rates of 3.2, 6.4 or 10 GS/s, and bandwidths of 1, 2 or 3 GHz. For more information, please visit www.spectrum-instrumentation.com

Inorbit Mall Malad’s inaugural marathon, the Happiness Run to be flagged off on April 9

Mumbai(S.N)– Inorbit mall, Malad, is gearing up to give passionate runners in the city the first edition of its ‘Happiness Run’ that will flag off on April 9. Registrations for the 5KM (INR 799) and 10KM (INR 1199) categories are now open. Early birds can register for INR 599 & INR 799 respectively between March 12-31, 2023. All fees are inclusive of GST.The 10KM run will commence at 5:45am and the 5KM run will flag off at 6:45 am All runners will receive a dry-fit jersey, medal, timing e-certificate, post-race refreshments and a goodies bag. The top three winners will receive a cash prize of 12.5K, 10K and 8K respectively.

For the 10KM run, participants have to be 12 years and above as on the race day and for the 5KM run, the minimum age is 10 years. Runners can collect their bibs between March 6& 7 from Inorbit mall, Malad.Participants of the ‘Happiness Run’ will be supporting the #AChildInSchoolHasAFuture cause by Salam Bombay Foundation.

Benetton Transports its Audience to Italy through its Spring Summer 2023 Showcase

Mumbai, March 2023: Benetton, one of the most popular Italian fashion brands, showcased their Spring Summer 2023 collection amidst a perfect Italian summer setup at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The evening witnessed the presence of Benetton’s global CEO, Mr. Massimo Renon and the brand’s global creative director, Mr. Andrea Incontri.

The evening kick-started with a stunning aerial act, followed by the global Spring Summer 2023 fashion showcase of the brand. Set against the pristine background of a recreation of the Villa Minelli, the global HQ of the Benetton Group.

The guests were captivated with the magnificent set up that replicated the core ethos of the brand. The set up incorporated vibrant colors and elements from the collection through the evening, from the entrance to the décor and on the runway. The models walked down the runway in a diverse range of outfits, ranging from bold patterns to classic silhouettes, demonstrating the brand’s versatility and creativity. Sanjana Sanghi, the absolute Bollywood fashionista and a brand friend was the showstopper for the evening.

The women’s wear collection caters to your mood in spring from going big and bright to soft and pastel – this collection has it all. It features the following themes – Color Conversion, Poetic Sailor, Sunday Sunshine and Summer Fruit.

Mirroring the women’s wear collection, the men’s wear range has the same urban practicality and touch of distinct freshness. Themes shining bright here would be Sunday Sunshine, DNA, Flea Market and Basico.

United Colors of Benetton Spring Summer 2023 collection celebrates fashion and inclusivity, which is beautifully translated in the brands design.