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  • Tide committed to serving 63-million and growing Indian SME sector to unleash their true potential

    Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 18: Tide, the UK’s leading business financial platform, having gained significant traction in the UK (over 6%  market share) and developed the right approach and mix of services to meet the diverse and changing needs of small businesses, announced in early 2021 that it had selected India as its first international market. India has a large pool of highly educated and talented people. Businesses from outside of India have access to a high calibre of people to adapt and grow the business to suit the market’s needs.

    Following a comprehensive research process conducted by Tide when assessing new markets, India emerged as a clear front-runner for numerous reasons. The sheer size of the market made India very attractive; with over 60 million SMEs, it is a market in which Tide can achieve a significant scale. However, many other factors made India a clear winner besides its size.

    Firstly, the government’s digitisation efforts and high smartphone penetration were key factors. This push towards digitisation has led to large scale digital adoption among consumers as well as SMEs; these digitally-savvy SMEs are vital to the Indian economy but are underserved by the banks, creating exciting opportunities for Fintechs. In addition, the recent and continuing government efforts to formalise and digitise the economy have opened up a need for a new and exciting business banking offering.

    The existing Fintech ecosystem also makes India extremely attractive; with numerous innovative and advanced players to collaborate with and learn from, there are opportunities for Tide to offer a comprehensive, smart platform. And finally, the fact that entrepreneurialism is central to India’s culture is very exciting for Tide. We are passionate about entrepreneurs, so this aspect of the Indian culture is aligned with Tide’s values.

    India has around 64 million SMEs, 10% of the total number of SMEs in the world, thus making it the largest accessible SME market globally.  As the country emerges from the pandemic, SMEs are going to be crucial to the economic recovery, and they will need all the support they can get in order to get back on their feet. Tide will be there to help SMEs to streamline their financial admin and focus on building and growing their businesses. Apart from supporting the organised SME sector in India, Tide will also focus on serving the unregistered and unorganised sector, helping bring these SMEs into the mainstream and unleash their true potential.

    Tide is committed to serving the 63-million and growing Indian SME sector and will help unleash the true potential of Indian small businesses.  When fully launched, Tide will offer a full range of payments services, including UPI, but will also offer tools to help business owners save time on admin tasks such as expenses and invoicing, as well as offering SME credit. Being digital-only, Fintechs, like Tide, can serve SMEs with tailor-made products and solutions that help create a digitised credit history for them, which further helps them get seamless access to credit. Digitisation brings higher transparency and efficiency in the ways of conducting business, empowering the SME segment.

    Tide plans to invest more than £100 million (Rs. 1000 crore) in India in the next five years. The funding Tide raised in its recent Series C round will be used to grow both the Indian and UK businesses, with Tide also reinvesting revenue into the Indian market. The new funding will support further investments in products and help the operations in Indian expansion.

     

  • JUMPIE: An interactive hobby learning platform for kids to embrace their artistic side

    Prashanthi Atukuri, Founder, JUMPIE

    Mumbai, Aug 18: As a matter of course, extracurricular activities play a crucial role in a child’s mental well-being. To nurture that developmental side of children, JUMPIE, an AI-driven hobby learning space for children, came into existence to make hobby learning accessible and affordable to all children with fun and flexibility that fits the best basis of the child’s schedule and cater to their fancies.

    JUMPIE- when technology meets innovation, India’s one of the best platforms that enable your child to learn and excel in the activities of their interest with its best possible structure to impart the skill to the child. The modules include Dance, Piano, Drawing, Painting, Crafts, Doodling, and calligraphy. AI-Powered sessions which are live keep intact the interactivity required.  

    The idea of JUMPIE came from the personal life of its founder Prashanthi Atukuri. She shares, as a child, she was very fond of different kinds of activities, but she couldn’t get access to learn all those activities, and the most challenging part was the location of the classes. She is clear that with the advancement of technology through the challenges have been reduced a bit. The course fees remain a question for middle-class India. So, keeping the fee structure and schedule in mind, Prashanthi was motivated to create a fun, flexible and accessible, and affordable product. 

    “Having worked in start-ups most of my career and having closely worked with people who have built start-ups, I got the experience and the motivation that is needed to build something of my own. Besides, I have also got the right guidance and encouragement to go ahead with my decision,” said Prashanthi.

    Each module has been designed by handpicked artists who have excelled in their field and mastered the art of imparting their skills to small children. They also conduct competitions and workshops on the occasion of father’s day, Independence Day, etc. 

    “JUMPIE is coming up with its new modules of live AI-driven piano and dance which are video-based live like sessions to retain the interactive benefits of the live session such as on the spot feedback, evaluation and so on.”

    Prashanthi sums up by saying, “We strive to solve all the problems that come in the way of any child’s passion by making them engaged in a manner embedded with fun and subsequently make it a prominent tool of learning for a child. We have a mission to give every child access to first-class extracurricular learning who is passionate about not just one hobby but more than that by 2025. We aim to give them wings so that every Jumpie Kid can fly high with a bundle of creativity.”

    It’s an excellent opportunity for all the children to adapt to new hobbies online within budget with JUMPIE. You can connect with JUMPIE via either of the platforms. 

    Website: https://www.jumpie.in/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpiefun 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpiefun

  • Elara India Opportunities Fund Picks up a stake in Karda Constructions Ltd.

    Nashik, August 18: Elara India Opportunities Fund Ltd. has picked up a stake in BSE & NSE listed Karda Constructions Ltd. (KCL) (BSE: 541161; NSE: KARDA), a leading real estate developer. As per bulk deal data available on BSE, Elara India Opportunities Fund has picked up 961340 shares at Rs. 21.50 on August 17, 2021.

    Recently the company had announced excellent results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Total income rose from Rs. 1776.95 lakhs (Q1FY21) to Rs. 2028.76 (Q1FY22), a Y-O-Y increase of ~14%. The profit after tax (PAT) saw massive growth, from Rs. 174.46 Lakhs (Q1FY21) to Rs. 614.24 (Q1FY22), an increase of 252%.

    The company’s business activity falls within two business segments – Development of Real Estate Properties and Civil Contracting Business.

    Karda Constructions Ltd is a First-Generation Construction Company in Maharashtra and Western India with a disciplined and professional approach. The company is founded and promoted by Mr. Naresh Karda in the year 2007. Promoter has an experience of more than 25 years in the construction industry. The company has established its brand name as “Hari” for its entire project. The company has received an Award for the “Iconic Budget Home” by Times Realty Icons Award 2019, Navi Mumbai & Thane. The company also received an Award for the “The Most Preferred Real Estate Company” of Nashik at the event “My Maharashtra Awards-2019”.

    The company has a strong project pipeline of Rs 1,185 crore, of which 70% of the project will go live by 2025. The company has diversified revenue streams – civil contracts, joint development, government and private contract. Karda construction has 7 lakh square feet of land reserves with access to prime locations across Nashik district and other territories.

  • Indian Delphic Council announces Executive Board for Delphic Council of Maharashtra

    Shri Bijender Goel, President, Indian Delphic Council and Adviser for South Asian Affairs, International Delphic Council

    Mumbai, August 17: Shri Bijender Goel, President, Indian Delphic Council and Adviser for South Asian Affairs, International Delphic Council, will be addressing the national media at Birla House Mumbai at the launch ceremony, as the Delphic Council of Maharashtra announces its Executive Board. He will jointly address the media with Shri Sahil Seth, IRS, President, Delphic Council of Maharashtra and some Bollywood celebrities supporting the Delphic movement.

    Indian Delphic Council also announced the team of Mr Sahil Seth, IRS, President, State Delphic of Maharashtra.

    Other than Mr. Sahil Seth, an IRS officer of the Rank of Joint Commissioner in the Department of Customs and GST,

    Mr. Suresh Thomas, Managing Director of Crescendo Music, as Vice President.

    Mr. Aparajeet ‘Avi’ Mittal, an Entrepreneur & Managing Partner Goldenace Ventures LLP, as the Secretary-General

    Mr. Ali Akbar Sultan Ahmed, a film producer as treasurer

    Ms. Pranitaa Pandit, an actress as Jt. Secretary-General

    Mr. Sulaiman Merchant, Ms. Bina Aziz, Mr. Rajveer Kaushik, Mr. Vinay Aggarwal, Mr. Amit Kapoor, Ms. Amita Bhatt and Ms. Rachna Puri are appointed as Directors of the various art categories as members of the Executive Board.

    The Delphic Games are the worldwide stage for the encounter of arts and cultures. They are regular organised by the IDC and guiding exceptional artists through the six Delphic Art Categories. The period between the games is called Delphiad.

    Delphic Games are to Arts & Cultures what Olympic Games are to physical sports. The Delphic Games of the Modern Era were revived in 1994, while the Olympic Games were revived in 1894. India has participated in 3 editions of the Delphic Games in various Countries and even won gold and silver medals in South Korea and Malaysia. The Culture Ministry of the Government of India has participated in the process by sponsoring the artists to represent the Country through the Zonal Cultural Centres.

    World leaders, including their Excellencies Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Mikhail Gorbachev (erstwhile the Soviet Union), Helmut Schmidt (East Germany), Eduard Shevardnadze (Georgia) and Celebrated Musicians, Painters, Academicians, Pedagogues, Historians, Arts & Culture revivalists, and the like, have supported the Delphic Games and what they stand for.

    Since revival, the Delphic Games have been hosted in Georgia, Russia, Malaysia, South Korea, Philippines, Germany and South Africa, while Delphic Summits, Delphic Art Wall initiatives and other festivals of cultural significance have been organised elsewhere in the world. International Institutions like UNESCO, Council of Europe, ASEAN and such, have endorsed the various editions of the Delphic Games at various times

  • Linen Trail is the Future of Linen

    Kochi, Aug 13: Linen Trail, a slow fashion label based in Kochi, creates timeless 100% pure linen clothing for the mindful individual. Made from 100 per cent natural sources, garments produced by them support the traditional craftsmen like the hand block printers to the women of the Toda tribe for their embroidery, based out of the Nilgiris. Director of Linen Trail, A 100% Pure linen apparel brand hand-crafted for Men & Women. Anirudh Kollara talked to us. Here are a few excerpts:

    Linen Trail wants to be a sustainable (slow) fashion label in the following ways: Why did you choose Linen, and what is the viability you see in the fabric?

    Linen is the oldest fabric known to man. It is currently still more popular in the Ready-to-stitch segment; this trend had continued into the 21st century even with the popularisation of Ready-to-wear in the Garment Market. It is primarily because Linen has a high shrinkage percentage (The garment would shrink after the first wash). Linen Trail was conceptualised to bridge the gap in the market for 100% pure Linen Ready-to-wear apparel for Men and Women. Positioned as Linen specialists, we strive to get the perfect fit, finish and fall for all of our pure linen pieces through the linius process to ensure zero shrinkage for the product.

    According to you, how has the market for Linen been, and what are the trends you are picking?

    Linen’s intrinsic value in the market is more expensive than its natural counterparts like Cotton, hemp or Jute. The Indian market has a strong affinity towards luxury goods, which has helped Linen Trail grow its base of customers. Over the past year, we have seen a 15X growth through our website LinenTrail.com. The change in consumer behaviour (the shift to online shopping) post-COVID is a primary reason for the spike of growth in the category coupled with the affinity for premium/luxury goods and sustainability in the Indian market.

    Consumers choose linen apparel; why? What sets this fabric as an industry trendsetter in recent years?

    Linen garments were regarded as an expensive buy, but the mood has changed over the years. Linen apparel is a natural and more sustainable choice than Cotton. Linen garments can make a subtle statement of class; it doesn’t even require a logo; the customer knows its value, appealing to the growing affinity towards Luxury goods in India. Linen is also naturally breathable, adaptable, and anti-bacterial.

    Retailing linen garments: The future that you are eyeing?

    The future is all about sustainability, and Linen is a sustainable choice as its production is a natural process that requires less water. The need for sustainability is now more than ever. We have successfully created a business model for Linen ready-to-wear online based on real demand, which has helped focus on what the customer wants while having an inventory turnaround ratio of about 6. It has helped fuel the growth for the past year, even with the pandemic affecting our retail outlets. Retail for Linen will pick up, but online is where the real growth is for the category.

  • ISBR Business School in association with ISBR College inaugurated the International Conference on Global Perspective on Business, Economy and Society – Sustainability in the New Normal on August 5th 2021.

    Bangalore, Aug 17: With the onset of pandemic and subsequent lockdown the entire eco system witnessed radical change; the sustainability of eco system had to be viewed from three different aspects Business, Economy and Society. Businesses had to re think their practices, the economy took a paradigm shift and these resulted in the variations in the society and pattern of living as well. The shift from offline to online functioning irrespective of the type of the entity – corporates, educational institutions and other institutions was inevitable and demanding.

    The conference envisioned the above perspective as the theme. Hence, the objectives of the conference were: providing a forum for deliberations on the shift in the businesses and their sustainability in the wake of new normal and to reflect on the multidisciplinary aspects of business and economy and its influence on the society at large, during and post pandemic situation.

    The online inauguration ceremony was hosted on 5th August, 2021 on Zoom platform.Dr.  K.S. Lakshmi, Conference Convenor gave a briefing of the conference. Dr. Y Lakshman Kumar, Director of ISBR Business School, welcomed everyone by introducing the topic and narrated numerous facets of India’s sustainability. He highlighted the current global predicament as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    The conference was inaugurated by Professor Paul Edmund Green, Dean of faculty of Business and Management Sciences at Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town South Africa. Prof Green elaborated on the measures taken by the government and other administrative bodies in South Africa to combat the pandemic effect. He also emphasized the importance of Research, Leadership and Entrepreneurship.

    The keynote address was delivered by Prof Rachid OUMLIL, Research Professor, ENCG Agadir, University of IbnZohr, Morocco, North Africa. Prof OUMLIL who also happens to be associated with African Research Centre for Innovation and Development, emphasized the need for open innovation and its research opportunities.

    Dr. Manish Kothari, presided over the inauguration. Further he elaborated on the reports given by various monitoring agencies on how pandemic made the remote working an unavoidable choice, shift from offline to online working. He later delved on the workforce crunch in the emerging economies. He declared the opening of the International Conference. Inaugural session was attended by around 200 members across the globe. Subsequent to which the papers were presented by research presenter scholars both at the national and international level.

    The inaugural session concluded with the Registrar and Dean (Academics), Dr. B.S. Patil offering his felicitations and best wishes to the participants.

    Around 160 papers are to be presented in the two-day conference by research practitioners, academicians and corporate delegates. The conference also has a Panel Discussion on Sustainable Development Goals and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. The Conference is sponsored by AICTE and proceedings are approved by Ministry of Education.

  • Ramayana’s Famous Exponent Morari Bapu Gifts Rs 57 Lakh to the Indian Olympic Squad

    New Delhi [India], August 17: Spiritual leader and renowned exponent to the Ramayana, Shri Morari Bapu, extended Rs 57 lakh to the 228-member Indian Olympic squad as a gesture of goodwill and to felicitate their efforts to bring glory to the country.

    The contingent includes 127 sportspersons who directly participated in Tokyo Olympics. However, the famous Ram Katha maestro did not want to distinguish between players and those who went as trainers or support staff. Bapu said each person’s contribution counts. Thus, each contingent member would be given a symbolic amount of Rs 25000/- irrespective of the role as Prasada from Hanuman Ji of Shree Chitrakut Dham, Talgajarda (Gujarat).

    Shri Morari Bapu also said that winning and losing was inconsequential but participating with full zest was more important. It enhances a feeling of fraternity among sportspersons from across the world. Bapu had made this announcement at Manas Amarkantak on August 07 during his discourse. The Indian Olympics Association has welcomed the gesture meant to encourage players and facilitated the dispensation of the bestowment.

    Indian Olympic Association’s Secretary-General, Mr Rajeev Mehta, said, “The Indian Olympic Association is grateful to Shri Morari Bapu for his positive initiative in appreciating and supporting our athletes who have fought hard in Tokyo and brought back glory for our country. The Indian sports fraternity deeply appreciates Shri Morari Bapu Ji’s blessings and goodwill gesture of commending the efforts our brave athletes, officials and the support staff put in during the Olympic Games in Tokyo”.

    Shri Morari Bapu had said that he was inspired in his consciousness by his guru and grandfather Tribhuvandas Ji to commend the Olympics squad in this manner. Bapu has narrated over 850 Ram Kathas in India and worldwide with the primary and universal message of ‘truth, love and compassion’. He also advocates the causes of nation-building and environmental protection.

  • On World Organ Donation Day, Skin, Eye & Organ Donation Awareness Program Organized By Rotary District 3141.

    During World Organ Donation Day, seen in the pic, DG Rajendra Agarwal and other distinguished Rotarians & dignitaries with Goods Vehicle displaying the Skin, Eye & Organ Donation Awareness Programme banner in the backdrop

     Mumbai, Aug 14: On Aug 13, 2021, World Organ Donation Day, Rotary District 3141 carried out Skin, Eye & Organ Donation Awareness Program at Rotary Service Centre, Juhu, Mumbai, with Chief Guest DG. Rtn. Rajendra Agarwal and Dr. Bharat Shah, Hon. Secretary –ZLCC (Zonal Transplant Co-ordination Centre) as Guest of Honor. The project was undertaken by the Lead Host Club Rotary Club of Bombay West and other Co-Host Clubs. This program is also Rotary District 3141 Thrust Area Initiative.

    The program commenced with unveiling a banner on goods vehicles by DG Rajendra Agarwal and other VIPs.  Other VIPs included Skin Donation Rtn. Dr. Sunil Keswani and Eye Donation Rtn. Dr. GirishTrivedi.  The Goods Vehicle displayed the banner of the Skin, Eye & Organ Donation Awareness Programme.

    The meeting was called to order, and President Rtn gave the welcome speech. GautamChande of RC Bombay West.

    DG called the All India Organ Donation Coordinator on Zoom. Then recognition of VIPs, PDGs and other District Dignitaries present was done.

    Release of Awareness Bulletin & Car Sticker was also done with the announcement by Rtn. Harminder Singh, Avenue Advisor.

    Dr. Bharart Shah explained the role of ZLCC ((Zonal Transplant Co-ordination Centre) and organ donation awareness.

    DG RajendraAgarwal gave his blessings.

    The program ended with a vote of thanks by Avenue Chair Rtn. SonalSomaiya.

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  • Honey All Day Independence Day Campaign to Help Our Heroes with a Sweet Gesture

    ~ 100% raw honey with no added preservatives ~

    Mumbai, August 17:  Honey All Day, a brand that provides real, pure honey carried out an on-ground campaign this Independence Day to express gratitude to the social helpers of the nation, who are the unsung heroes of today’s times. Honey All Day distributed honey pouches among the social helpers of Mumbai to help them stay healthy and safe in these tough times.

    The world is going through a major pandemic and while a lot of us have the choice to sit in the comfort of our homes, our brave hearts step up selflessly to ensure our safety and wellbeing in these tough times. From the doctors, nurses, sweepers and Policemen, these warriors strive relentlessly to keep us safe and healthy.

    The unfortunate situation of the pandemic has emphasized the increasing need to constantly keep your health in check. Building your immunity, keeping the body energised, and strengthening your metabolism are all vital factors to remaining healthy and disease-free.

    Honey, since ancient times, has been considered an elixir for its health-benefitting properties. It helps boost your immunity and makes your body stronger from within. It also acts as an instant source of energy and helps your body build resistance to health issues right from a simple cough to chronic illnesses like cancer.Therefore, Honey All Day processes their honey without eliminating any essential nutrients that affect the nutritional value of honey. Honey works as an elixir only in its natural form and that is exactly what Honey All Day offers you – raw, pure and natural honey.

    Talking about this initiative for social helpers, Mr. Yusuf Galabhaiwala, Founder Honey All Day said, “These social helpers have been working selflessly, day and night, to take care of us. It was time we did something to take care of them too. That is why Honey All Day stepped forward to help them find an easy, convenient solution to stay healthy even in their busiest times.”

    He further added, “The smile and relief on their faces after sipping honey from these pouches made us realise that we were doing this for a noble cause and that gave us joy.”

    The Honey Pouch has a compact design, allowing it to fit anywhere so that you can stay healthy anytime, anywhere. The pouch contains 70gms of honey, which is a week’s supply of recommended daily dosage of 10 gms or one teaspoon of Honey, which consist of important enzymes and antioxidants that help boost immunity. The unfiltered, natural sugars in honey also serve as an instant dose of energy, keeping your body recharged for a long time.

    This initiative by Honey All Dayaims to persuade these warriors to look after their own health too and at the same time provides them with an easy solution to keep their health in check anytime, anywhere.

    Honey All Day Independence Day Campaign:https://youtu.be/h8jlIkhRxPs

    About Honey All Day

    The brand Honey All Day is an effort by the team to bring you honey in its pure, natural form. The honey is obtained directly from the beekeepers. Unlike other brands, Our Honey undergoes a distinct cold-processing technique, which keeps the nutritional value of honey intact. The natural nutrients present in honey is what makes it a great source of boosting immunity and staying healthy.

    The Honey is available in various flavours collected from different regions in India like the Forest Raw Honey, Kashmir Multiflora and Multi Flora from the plain of Bengal.

  • Start Any Business Provides 100% Transparent Business Setup Services in the UAE

    SAB UAE Team

    Dubai, Aug 16: Start Any Business helps and ensures its clients, in India and the UAE (United Arab Emirates), get the most efficient and professional business setup services. With the sole mission to help them meet all their managerial needs as per the UAE standards of business.

    Most trade entrepreneurs look forward to setting up their business in Dubai mainly because UAE offers 100 percent overseas ownership, efficient work environment, tons of tax savings, provide the world’s best infrastructure, refined lifestyle, and developing businesses.

    But most trade entrepreneurs are demotivated by some stringent factors such as facing difficulties with the formalities of the UAE Government department or the lack of understanding and knowledge of the systems there. However, Start Any Business is a great platform that aims to help their clients to start a business in Dubai.

    Start Any Business (SAB) are pioneer business setup consultants in Dubai with active operations. The successful business firm has its Head Office in Dubai UAE and another office in India. Vandana Joshi and Inder Singh, the founders of the company SAB. The business was founded by the married couple Vandana and Inder back in 2019.

    With the special team of their United Arab Emirates business set up consultants, professional executives, company formation experts, and lawyers, they aim to help their clients take the best advantage of their expertise. Their 100% transparent business services make them one of the unique private companies in Dubai. Their credible work has also got them covered by the Gulf News, one of the most popular news agencies in the UAE.

    The young and passionate entrepreneurs Inder and Vandana met during their post-graduation days. Both the founders were completing their MBA degrees back then. They further share, “It was one long summer evening when we came up with the idea for Start Any Business. We randomly began discussing the difficulty people might face if they wanted to start a business in Dubai.”

    So, the leading UAE company founders set up their elite consultancy firm in Dubai. “We wanted our company to be so transparent that young entrepreneurs could enter UAE with ease”, the power couple shares. Before finally launching their business, they underwent few pilot tests and researched for over three months.

    Their unique business model for company formation in UAE has received a great response from their clients as well as fierce response from many of their competitors. Firstly, they collect information about business and their competition. Secondly, they determine the level of business to register them accordingly. Thirdly, they rent office space in Dubai and also do a press release for them. Fourthly, they create a team of qualified professionals for the business’ success.

    The company shares all the original bills from the government for their client’s company formation in UAE. The best part is the fact that they don’t charge any service charges for company setup in UAE Freezone.

    Their company formation services like easy company formation procedures, business setup in different UAE locations, company licensing, company registration in Dubai, UAE company sponsorship, UAE local sponsorship, Investor’s Right Protection contract, government approvals, certifications, business centres for rent, furnished offices for rent, guidance on commercial law and updates, professional services, document clearance, and commercial banking facilities greatly help in easing the burden of their clients and conveniently set up their business in the UAE.