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06 Sep

InsureTech Startup Flashaid Steps Up to Protect Students’ Futures

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Mumbai: Mumbai-based insurtech company, Flashaid, is launching a new protection plan aimed at providing financial security to university and school students in the face of educational disruptions and unemployment. The "Student Total Protect" plan is a comprehensive solution that offers a combination of tuition protection, health coverage, and career placement assistance. It's designed to provide peace of mind to students and their families, ensuring that their educational and professional journeys can continue despite unexpected setbacks. This initiative comes at a crucial time. According to a 2019 NSSO survey, a worrying one in five students drop out of formal education every…

04 Sep

Goavega Unveils AI-Powered Product Engineering Solutions Amidst Growing Market Demand

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Bengaluru: In a move to empower businesses to capitalize on the AI boom, Goavega, a leading AI-driven product engineering services provider, has launched its advanced suite of AI-driven product engineering services and solutions. The launch comes at a time when the AI market is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2030, with 73% of US companies already utilizing AI in some capacity. Goavega's new suite aims to address the challenges companies face in implementing AI effectively. Despite the widespread recognition of AI's potential, research shows that a staggering 70-90% of AI projects fail due to various factors such as misaligned…

02 Sep

BC Jindal Group Enters Indian Sports with Acquisition of Hyderabad FC

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Mumbai: Jindal Football, a part of the prominent BC Jindal Group, has announced its acquisition of the sporting license of Indian Super League (ISL) team Hyderabad FC. This move signifies the BC Jindal Group's first foray into the Indian sports scene, emphasizing their commitment to elevating the aspirational value of sports in India and fostering a platform for young Indian talent to flourish on the global stage. Hyderabad FC, fondly referred to as the Nawabs, is preparing for the upcoming 2024-25 ISL season. Their campaign kicks off with an away match against Bengaluru FC on September 19, 2024. As ISL…

02 Sep

Finolex Cables Introduces New Solar Cables with Advanced Technology

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Pune: Finolex Cables, a prominent name in the wire and cables sector, has launched a new series of E-Beam irradiated LT XLPE Solar Cables. These cables offer enhanced resistance to UV rays and ozone and are manufactured in-house at Finolex's new state-of-the-art E-Beam facility in Pune, leveraging advanced electron beam technology. This strategic investment in the E-Beam facility is part of a larger Rs 500 crore capex plan previously announced by the company. This plan includes expanding manufacturing capacities, adopting advanced technologies, and strengthening supply chain infrastructure. Designed to excel in challenging environments, these innovative solar cables can operate at…

02 Sep

Vistara Merges into Air India, Flights to Continue Until November

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Mumbai: Vistara is set to merge into Air India, marking the beginning of a new era for both airlines. The merger will result in a world-class airline with expanded reach and capabilities. Starting September 3, 2024, customers will progressively be unable to make bookings with Vistara for travel on or after November 12, 2024. All Vistara aircraft will be operated by Air India from that date onwards, and bookings for those routes will be redirected to Air India's website. Vistara will continue to accept bookings and operate flights as usual until November 11, 2024. During this transition period, both Vistara…

27 Aug

Ecom Express Unveils New Brand Identity

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Mumbai: Ecom Express Limited (“Ecom Express”), a B2C e-commerce logistics solutions provider operating a pan-India express logistics network, has unveiled a new brand identity. This transformation reflects the company’s conscious commitment to being customer-focused, including addressing specific customer category needs, a focus on customer-facing metrics and key result areas, and seamlessly integrating innovative technology across its pan-India express logistics network, achieving speed, agility along with the widest levels of network reach, to deliver a customer-focused approach. This rebranding initiative features a vibrant, forward-thinking logo and a refreshed visual identity that symbolizes Ecom Express’s pursuit of excellence. The new logo, with its forward-moving arrow enclosed…

23 Aug

Zypp Electric Launches ZyppX Franchise Plan to Accelerate EV Adoption

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New Delhi: Zypp Electric, a pioneer in the electric vehicle-as-a-service (EVaaS) space, has introduced a groundbreaking franchise plan called ZyppX. Designed to empower fleet operators and entrepreneurs across India, ZyppX offers a seamless solution for digitizing EV operations. By partnering with ZyppX, fleet aggregators, logistics companies, and aspiring entrepreneurs can leverage advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and machine learning to optimize their operations. From selecting the right electric vehicles to managing rider onboarding, battery swapping, and data analysis, ZyppX provides a comprehensive platform to streamline processes and improve efficiency. The franchise plan offers a range of benefits, including access…

11 Jul

K9 Healers Creates Livelihood Advancement Opportunities for Underprivileged and Marginalised Individuals

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New Delhi: K9 Healers, India’s leading institution dedicated to training therapy and service dogs for individuals with disabilities and developmental challenges, has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing livelihoods for the marginalised and underprivileged. The foundation will collaborate with individuals and organisations specialising in skill development to offer pet carerelated training. This program aims to improve both the quality of life and economic prospects of people interested in the field, and ensure that dogs are entrusted in the right hands. Since its inception, the K9 Healers has been at the forefront of innovative practices in dog training and rehabilitation.…

29 Jun

ENGIE Signs PPA for 200 MW Solar PV Project in GUVNL’s 1,125 MW Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects

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ENGIE announces the signing of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 200 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) project. This project is part of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited's (GUVNL) larger project encompassing 1,125 MW grid-connected Solar PV power projects, to be established within the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation's Renewable Energy Park situated at Khavda, Gujarat. The bidding process by GUVNL took place on February 2, 2024, with ENGIE securing 200 MW at a competitive tariff of ₹2.62 per unit. GUVNL's project aims to fortify India's renewable energy capacity and promote sustainable development in the region. The 200 MW Solar PV project…

29 Jun

Coromandel International Launches Magnesium-Enriched Paramfos Plus

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Coromandel International Limited launched a magnesium-fortified complex grade fertilizer called Paramfos Plus in Bengaluru. Sankarasubramanian S, Executive Director, Nutrient Business, Coromandel International, launched the product in the presence of the company's senior leadership team and key channel partners from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Paramfos Plus fertiliser contains 16% nitrogen, 20% phosphorus, 13% sulfur, and 0.6% magnesium. Adding magnesium to plants increases photosynthesis, chlorophyll production, and promotes vegetative growth, improving both quality and yield. The product is versatile and can be used both as a base and top dressing on a wide variety of crops, including paddy, cotton, maize, sugarcane,…