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September 02: Entrepreneurship does not only equate to making money; it is also about enjoying the challenges and overcoming them successfully. Entrepreneurs are not only required to identify the opportunities but also need to work hard to make those opportunities marketable and profitable. Mahipal Singh is a visionary entrepreneur who has located the potential in Ayurveda and made it a successful venture. Ayurveda has been a part of the lives of the Indians for centuries. In the wake of westernization, when Ayurveda is losing its relevance, Mahipal Singh, through his company Asclepius Wellness, is leaving no stones unturned to make people aware of the value of Indian culture and Ayurveda.

Asclepius Wellness recognizes the urgency of introducing health-care habits based on ancient wisdom in the modern lifestyle of ordinary Indian people. Mahipal Singh believes, “Ayurvedic concoctions for wellness products have been an integral part of the Indian foundation of mankind. Ours is a measure to refurbish and revive consumers’ trust in the Ayurvedic medicines and highlight their safe and indeed nature-friendly aspect of consumption.” With this aim in mind, Mahipal Singh and Asclepius Wellness have dedicated themselves to curating a wide range of healthcare products, including hair care, oral care, skincare, personal care, and beauty and food products. All the products are scientifically formulated and carefully manufactured with green ingredients.

Being a successful entrepreneur himself, Mahipal Singh is aware that entrepreneurship presents the power to create employment opportunities for our prospective youth. So, Asclepius Wellness also exposes the Indian youth to the vast world of new business opportunities. It supports the dynamic and robust individuals to grow as successful entrepreneurs through promoting top-notch herbal products. Talking about his company’s goals, Mahipal Singh added, “We are a team of business professionals who are striving to be better every day. Throughout our journey, two things have been constant for us while working. One is our dedication to increasing employment opportunities for people looking forward to working with us or manifests a strong foothold in this industry, and the other is reviving the lost essence of Ayurveda in the country.”

Asclepius Wellness has been founded with a vision to manufacture healthcare & wellness products with 100% natural ingredients and market those high-quality products using direct marketing methods. It considers itself as a family company where it supports individual business owners to grow and generate revenue. Under the sentient leadership of Mahipal Singh, the company has already come a long way. It has also received an award at International Excellence Awards, Malaysia 2019. Using the insightful guidance of an entrepreneur like Mahipal Singh, the company is looking forward to promoting ethical direct marketing in India alongside helping individuals make well-informed lifestyle choices.

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 2: Otrinee India Pvt. Ltd is a research-based, award-winning company for designing and manufacturing innovative & earth-centric products. Otrinee has launched Air Detoxifier, a real-time air detoxification solution. Air Detoxifier is one of the unique products offered by Otrinee India, which counter-balances major viruses/bacteria that are responsible for Airborne Diseases.

Incorporated in 2015, Otrinee is on a mission to provide quality and world-class products for industries in the engineering and process applications field. Otrinee offers Air Detoxification systems, Air, and Water Treatment Solutions, Waste Composting machines, Air Purifiers, Smoke neutralizers, Ozonizer, ionizers, PSA Oxygen Generators, etc. Industrial Automation System, PLC based Digital Controllers and other Customized life-saving products that has helped customers in their well-being. With products like Air Detoxifier, Otrinee India Pvt. Ltd has set a benchmark in the industry. It is the only Real-Time Air detoxification remedy to deal with the harmful impact of the decaying Bio-Medical waste that gets spread in your property, causing various intimidating infections and allergies through air transmission.

Dr. Shailesh Mishra, the Managing Director of Otrinee India, has always believed in the power of technology & innovation. With over 17 years of experience in varied areas of Regulations, Compliance, Environmental Research, Product Conceptualization, Policy Framework and External Affairs, he has helped several clients by providing unique and inventive solutions. He is a proud recipient of the Global Safety Summit award as Green Innovator of the year. Being an awardee for Social Contributions by Minister of Revenue, IT, Transport Govt. of TN and a Position in Expert Committee at Ministry of Electronics & IT Govt. of India. Dr. Shailesh Mishra is actively involved in research of environmental contaminants and is working on the elucidation for Municipal Solid Waste & E-waste management systems.

Air Detoxifier is also said to work effectively on Contaminants like TB, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), Aspergillosis, Anthrax, Meningitis, Fecal Coliform, Common Cold, Chickenpox, Mumps, Whooping Cough, Norwalk Virus, Salmonella, Hepatitis-A, Shigella, VOCs, BBD, VBD and so on. It also neutralizes the adverse impact of Aerosolization, foul Odor due to Bacteria Colonization and keeps the air disinfected for a longer time. It’s a must-have for any medical setup like Hospitals, Path Labs or Medical Institutions.

Backed up by a team of seasoned professionals from Defense, Research Labs & Consumer Durable Industry, Otrinee India offers indigenous and good quality products that comply with all the statutory norms and standards as prescribed by the authorities. With over 250 happy clients across the globe and 15 patents / IPR under their brand, Otrinee India is on its journey to develop innovative and remarkable solutions to help India grow & live healthily.

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September 1: As fashion adeptly embraces the unforeseeable future, we are witnessing the rise of smart brands, and the most noteworthy addition to this industry has been IKAKI, a label that has smartly woven ancient Indian handlooms with the modern era, describing the new chapter of Indian fashion aptly.

It also summarizes the ideologies of the young and blooming fashion designer Apurvi, for whom fashion has always been an integral part of life. Apurvi’s thought behind IKAKI has always been simple, a coalescence of all Indian weavings, wearings and workmanship meeting the ‘now’. As the designer gives us her take on the brand, she says, “IKAKI is a palindrome, and it’s not just in word, but also in emotion – IKAKI meets past Indian fashion with the future, a true palindrome in its essence. And that’s not all, with this label, I want to evoke the feeling of individuality in women, give them the power to feel fashionable and confident”.

The label, IKAKI, is set to relocate and relaunch its store. In the last few months, the designer started taking active steps to execute it. She says, “As the world faces unprecedented times, the way we engage with brands and each other has changed, and I believe it is important to embrace innovative methods to reach our audiences, but I also believe in having a solid physical presence, and that’s what my store has always been about. Taking this idea a step further, I have relocated the store to a luxuriant location that does justice to the artistic tastes.

The brand’s newly relocated physical store will have a contemporary Indian minimal aesthetic that offers the consumer a unique experience. “And as physical retail still remains important to us, the IKAKI store will reflect the brand’s larger philosophy which is SAT CHIT ANAND – Truth Consciousness Bliss. At IKAKI, we have always used Instagram to employ new methods of visual storytelling. Still, now we look forward to exploring the same possibilities with the relaunch of our rustic retail store”, says Apurvi.

The IKAKI store will feature a wide range of collections, resort, everyday prét, bridal,

festive, occasion wear and more. And, especially for the relaunch, the store will showcase two collections at once; Sona and Chaandi, all about handcrafted chanderis and silks with signature workmanship details woven together with a modern touch. The store will intend to keep a uniform design approach across all mediums and platforms. Each product will be carefully selected, photographed, and adequate information will be made available to the customer to make the experience as smooth as possible. There will also be a lookbook available for the collection before the relaunch to keep all the product details handy and in place.

Its classic contemporary retail store and relaunch are on the first few days of September 2021.

New Delhi, August 28: Buy garments and electronics in bulk directly from manufacturers on Akar.

The platform currently deals in the clothing, electronic and mobile accessories sector, including ladies, men’s and kids clothing and mobile accessories such as speakers, earphones, batteries, featured phones, etc.

Akar is the business-to-business platform for wholesalers and retailers where you can buy and sell directly from manufacturers. Retailers now buy directly from wholesalers across the nation. Akar is currently growing big with more than 5000+ buyers and sellers.

Akar delivers from wholesalers to retailers. Sellers can now increase their radius of customer base from local to national level; retailers buy on the same platform with prices and vendor choice at one place. Buyers can also purchase stock for their shop from a large variety and directly from wholesalers and manufacturers, with doorstep delivery and multiple payment options, including cash on delivery. Retail shopkeepers can earn retail margins up to 1000%.

Sellers can sell on Akar at 0% commission with some terms and conditions to earn with Akar at a national level. Customers can buy products just by registering and with some simple and easy steps.

Akar is not just helping to grow your market; it also allows you to increase the financial bars without charging any commission, said Mr. Puneet Agarwal.

You can make your account easily on Akar with some easy steps and verifications. Growing older is good but growing with the wiser is better. Akar promises to guide you from registration to the delivery and dispatch of the payment with team management and updating your profile and trust. It means team Akar works on every profile and helps you rank good on a platform for more business.

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Dubai, August 30: Milano held its annual Dealers’ Meet on Friday, 20th August 2021 at Hilton, Al Habtoor City. Even during the festivities of Onam, more than 200 dealers attended the event.

Talking about the event Mr. Anis Sajan, Vice Chairman, Danube Group said, “We’re really proud of being able to bring together the dealers in one place making it easier for the dealers to benefit from the experiences of each other. Milano as a brand feels extremely glad to have successfully achieved 20 percent annual average growth amid the pandemic.”

He added, “With adversities and challenges come opportunities and we at Milano have grabbed it with both hands. At a time when our industry had largely limited their imports, we did not do so and have had sufficient stocks to meet all the requirements of the market. This year we have seen more business compared to the previous years combined and our dealers have been one of the key drivers of this growth.”

Mr. Anis Sajan further added to this saying, “Despite the challenges posed by the supply chain disruptions & the resultant rising freights, we have not taken our foot off the gas and have covered ourselves till March 2022. We see the demand for our products to be strong and we don’t want to play it on the back foot. Instead, we have used this as an opportunity to reach out to a more diverse set of customers and cater to their needs. This has translated into enquiries & orders not only from UAE & Middle East, but also from Africa, Asia and Europe. My vision is to make Milano a global brand and, Expo 2020 in Dubai this year will definitely serve as a great platform.”

The event also saw the launch of the new catalogue which introduced new range of sanitaryware, electricals, tiles, and hardware products joining the already deep & wide range of existing star products, some of the most advanced across the GCC.

Mr. Adel Sajan, MD, Danube Group who is also the man behind Danube Home, where one can find all the B2C products by Milano commented, “Milano has definitely made its mark in the bath and home solutions segment as we now have customers coming in and requesting specifically for Milano products. This is all a result of the consistent quality combined with affordability of the products offered by Milano.”

Agreeing with Mr. Adel Sajan, Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Chairman, Danube Group added, “The upcoming Expo 2020 will provide an array of opportunities for all the businesses in UAE and I am sure Milano too will grow multi-folds.”

The brand also let in on a couple of impending announcements. Work is under way, in full swing, for Milano’s exclusive showrooms in emirates of Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

Among other factors, Milano considers its vast dealer network to be one of the main pillars of its business. In 2017, the brand pioneered the trend of celebrating the efforts and success of its top performing dealers in the sanitary ware sector by taking them to Switzerland, followed by a trip to Italy by Cruise in the year 2018. However, the pandemic disrupted this streak but Milano is back with the scheme as travel has started to open up again people are now keen to travel after being unable to do so for nearly two years. This year the brand has announced a trip to the beautiful country of Georgia for the dealers who deliver outstanding numbers.

About Milano

Milano, wholly owned by Danube Group, originated in Italy. It boasts over 20 years of experience in design, production, and distribution of sanitaryware, electrical products, tiles, water purifier and hardware in the global market. The brand is distributed in Africa, Europe, Asia, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, has around 50 showrooms in the Middle East, and more than 5000 distributors across the world. Milano is the ideal brand for personal projects as well as large-scale world class projects.

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The Indian Leader Brand Leadership Conclave 2021 themed “Resilient India – The Path Ahead” celebrated and honoured the remarkable work of various leading brands and leaders of India.

New Delhi [India], September 01: The Brand Story recently organized the Indian Brand Leadership Conclave 2021 focussed on the theme “Resilient India: The Path Ahead” at Vivanta Taj, Dwarka, New Delhi, on 21st August 2021. This conclave celebrated the journeys of prominent leaders and leading brands from their inception to growth and success. It personified the purpose of a brand, its values, dedicated vision, and its mission.

The Conclave saw an impeccable and unparalleled line-up of special guests in attendance, including Chief Guest Shri Sandeep Singh (Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Haryana); and the Guests of Honour Brahma Kumari Sister Shivani (Prominent Spiritual Leader of India), a virtual keynote address by Shri Kamlesh D Patel (Spiritual Guide Heartfulness), and Ms. Neerja Birla (Founder and Chairperson of Aditya Birla Education Trust). These prominent leaders spoke about leadership, the importance of being resilient, developing our nation’s economy, being mentally strong, and forging a new India with dedication and hard work.

The evening also saw some special guests and panellists who participated in panel discussions moderated by a leading educationist and wellness expert, Dr. Nivedita Shreyans. The panellists spoke about the emergence of India after the pandemic and the steps that should be taken to make India a $5 Trillion Economy by 2024. The panellists included prominent names from various industries renowned for doing remarkable work in different domains.

Amongst the panellists, Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman AICTE shared his views on academic growth and how students have been coping with the changes brought by the pandemic. Ms. Shaina NC, prominent fashion designer, ardent social worker, and BJP spokesperson shared her thoughts on leadership and the importance of staying on guard in these challenging times. Ms. Shibani Kashyap, Bollywood Singer, spoke about how the pandemic has affected live show performances and how the entertainment industry has capitalized on different opportunities. Many other dignitaries shared their ideas centred on the growth of India in various sectors.

The panellists shared their valuable thoughts on our country’s potential and encouraged the brands to keep doing great work in their respective fields. They include Dr. Avdesh Sharma (India’s Leading Psychiatrist), Mr. Vinkesh Gulati (President, Federation of Automobile Dealers Association), Dr. Sujatha D Sharma (Leading Clinical Psychologist and Trainer, Founder Mind Specialists and Better Minds), Mr. DibyajyotiPattanaik (Director – Annapurna Finance (p) Ltd.), Mr. Mario Schmidt (Managing Director, Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies Pvt. Ltd), Ms. Priyanka Bhargava (Spiritual life coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist), Ms. Teena Sabharwal (Director Operations, Armstrong Safety), and Mr. Praveen Singh, (Director, Healguru India Pvt. Ltd.),

Leading brands and leaders were awarded for their achievements under the categories of HER POWER, India’s TOP Mind, India’s Most Admirable Brand, Young Leader Award, India’s Greatest Workplace, Leader of Hope, and ICONIC Brand Award.

In addition to the panellists, the brands and leaders who were honoured are ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, A S Agri and Aqua LLP, Dr. Prashant Zade (Chief Managing Director, A S Agri and Aqua LLP), Annapurna Finance Ltd., ONE OTT INTERTAINMEMT, Star Union Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Co Ltd., Pinnacle Teleservices Pvt Ltd., NEC Corporation India, Dollar Industries Ltd., Tunwal E-Motors Pvt.Ltd., M3M India, Lokmanya Orthopedics, Probus Insurance Brokers Private Ltd, E-Motorad, Ajeenkya DY Patil University Pune, Dr. AneelMurarka (Managing Director of Mirachem Industries), FADA, Fredun Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Tudip Technologies, Mr. Neeraj Chopra (Founder of Zobox), Mr. Sabyasachi Goswami (Chief Business Officer, Perfios), Mr. Jayaprakash Reddy (Chief Business Officer JAIN Skills), Mr. Kunal Chheda (Chief Operating Officer, Wadhwa Group) , Mr. Pranav Shukla (President AnadiSevaPrakalp), Ms. Priyanka Bhargava (Spiritual Life Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist), and Ms. Kartika Sharma (Leading Author).

The Indian Brand Leadership Conclave 2021 enabled brands to share their incredible stories and be seen in the public eye for their work, particularly in the challenging times brought after the pandemic. The certification process followed while honouring the brands was carefully conducted with well-planned auditing and reporting criteria. Receiving this well-deserved award, certificate, and media feature helped the companies improve their brand image while raising their employee morale.

Being one of India’s top end-to-end media and event services companies, The Brand Story organized “The Resilient India Conclave” to encourage the brands that came out stronger after overcoming the unlimited challenges presented by the pandemic. In the past also, The Brand Story has worked with over 100 brands of the nation, including Apollo Hospitals, Hindware, IndiaFirst Life Insurance, Tata Companies (Tata Green Batteries, Tata Pravesh, Tata Astrum), SriCity: Smart Integrated Business City, Denver Deo, Mody University, Madame, Kodak TV, Lovely Professional University, APIS India, Schindler India Private Limited, IES Management College and Research Centre, Reva University and many more. The success of The Resilient India Conclave has added many coveted brands to the illustrious list of leading brands and leaders of the nation.

After the success of Indian Brand and Leadership Conclave 2021, Dr. Abhay Kaushik, Editor in Chief and Director, The Brand Story, said, “The businesses must be encouraged and given better opportunities so that they can take their work to the next level and grow manifold. The Brand Story is proud to offer its story-centric and multi-platform solutions in exciting ways. In the future, it will be coming up with many more opportunities focused on offering media coverage solutions across different platforms including content creation for TV and other media networks while bridging gaps between brands and customers.”

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