ICICI Securities Ltd., India’s largest broking house, said that under its Project Samruddhi, which is aimed at spreading financial literacy amongst junior ranked officials from our uniformed forces, the company conducted a programme for over 75 personnel of Maharashtra Police. The participants were taught about the importance of financial planning, disciplined approach, different investment avenues, importance of goal based financial planning, and the basics of stock markets etc.
Among the senior dignitaries who attended the event were Krishna Prakash (IPS), Special Inspector General of Police (VIP Security) Maharashtra Police and Yashasvi Yadav (IPS), Special Inspector General of Police (Coastal Security), Maharashtra Police. This was the 200th such event the company has conducted nationwide since the launch of this programme in 2017, and has directly touched about 30,000 service personnel. This is at no cost to the participants and the company has partnered with NISM for this CSR initiative to help in imparting this key life skill.
Talking on the event, Krishna Prakash (IPS), Special Inspector General of Police (VIP Security) Maharashtra Police, said, “As a force which is 24X7 dedicated towards protecting the citizens our country, it is heartening to see ICICI Securities has thought of our forces and has taken a keen interest in educating our rank and file about the importance of disciplined approach to financial planning for a brighter future.”
Yashasvi Yadav (IPS), Special Inspector General of Police (Coastal Security), Maharashtra Police said, “Programmes like these would help our team to plan their finances and investments better. We appreciate ICICI Securities taking this initiative which would help our forces also secure their own future by understanding savings and financial opportunities better.”
Shilpa Kumar, MD & CEO, ICICI Securities, said, “Our Police personnel work round the clock to protect the country and its’ citizens. Due to the nature of their duties, managing their own finances and keeping themselves updated on the latest financial acumen is seemingly quite challenging. We identified this huge need gap and launched Mission Samruddhi to serve these people who serve our nation selflessly. We are happy to partner with Maharashtra Police to help their personnel plan for their future by taking a disciplined approach towards savings and investments and equip them the required information and knowledge.”
Taking a step forward towards rebuilding the flood hit state of Kerala, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today announced a free service drive and special exchange benefits for all Honda 2Wheeler customers in the state.
The Authorized Dealer network in Kerala has been activated to help the flood affected vehicles of customers with free labour charges and the cost of engine oil will be borne by the company (limited period offer). Also, a special exchange bonus scheme of Rs.2000 will be offered to customers willing to exchange their flood affected vehicle with a new Honda Vehicle.
Speaking on initiatives, Minoru Kato, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said “The state of Kerala is facing a massive tragedy and Honda is fully committed to participate in helping the people of the state return to their normal lives by easing their mobility needs. This contribution is Honda’s effort to express solidarity to local people as they rebuild the state from the scratch.”
Customers can also visit their nearest Honda Authorized Network for a free vehicle check-up. Subsequently, Honda Mobile Service Vans and trained technicians not just from Kerala, but also from neighboring states will be available to attend the flood affected vehicles in remotest of areas for fast recovery. Honda customers can enroll their affected vehicles on Honda 2 Wheelers toll free Customer Care Number: 1800-103-3434.
* Mobile Service Van (MSVs) – Honda’s Mobile Service Van is unique as it combines a dealership & service outlet in a truly mobile format - a boon for reaching out to customers in the remotest of areas at a very effective cost,”
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) today hosted ‘Apprenticeship Connect Workshop’ in Bangalore. The workshop, a part of the Skill Connect Road Show series*, introduced new industry-savvy reforms in Apprenticeship regime.
Industry-driven Reforms Under Apprenticeship
1. Flexibility to industry to engage apprentices in a band of 2.5% to 10% of its workforce
2. Introduction of ‘optional trades’ with discretion to industry to design its own courses
3. Industry can outsource Basic Training & collectively undertake on-the-job training
4. Service Sector brought under regime
5. Included Graduates/ Skill Candidates who have undergone NSQF aligned short term training courses under PMKVY/DDUGKY etc.
6. Financial support to industry under NAPS; Government to reimburse 25% of stipend paid by the corporate to its apprentices; reimbursement of Basic Training Cost upto Rs 7500/per aprenctice.
The Apprenticeship Connect Workshops are intended to raise awareness about the reforms in the Apprenticeship laws in India making them extremely friendly to facilitate the Industry (including service sector) to come forward and design its own courses as per their specific requirements to create an industry -ready skill force. The participants at the workshop, including local/regional industry associations, companies, representatives from the state & central government and training providers, were introduced to the new Apprenticeship reforms.
The workshop also presented National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), which entails provision of financial support extended by the Government to corporates undertaking apprenticeship.
Jayant Krishna, Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, National Skill Development Corporation, said, “With sweeping business-friendly reforms and introduction of industry-led optional trades to be administered through National Skill Development Corporation and Sector Skill Councils, it is a win-win opportunity for corporates to embrace the apprenticeship regime under the Skill India Mission.”
The Skill Connect Road Shows aim to drive awareness about various skilling Initiatives of the State and Central Governments, and is a step to support industry associations in proactive efforts towards building an industry-ready skill force in India, especially under the Apprenticeship Program. The road show is rolled through a series of Apprenticeship Workshops and Seminars in more than 25 locations across India.
Boeing and Dynamatic Technologies announced the delivery of the 75th aft pylon and cargo ramp components for Boeing’s H-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter. Dynamatic manufactures critical components for the H-47 Chinook, one of the world’s most advanced multi-mission, heavy-lift transport helicopters. The aerostructures will be integrated at Boeing’s facility in Philadelphia.
“This delivery marks a significant milestone in the success of the Make in India program and our commitment towards building indigenous manufacturing capabilities,” said Pratyush Kumar, president, Boeing India. “We established the Chinook production line in 2014 as part of our commitment to manufacture aerospace aerostructures in India and Dynamatic has been our key partner in that journey. The future of advanced manufacturing in India looks promising.”
Dynamatic Technologies delivered the first set of aft pylon and cargo ramp assemblies for the Chinook in February 2015. This first delivery was mentioned by India Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his inaugural address at the Aero India exhibition in 2015.
“This is a remarkable milestone in our partnership with Boeing and the Chinook program to deliver high quality aerospace products from India,” said Udayant Malhoutra, CEO & Managing Director, Dynamatic Technologies Ltd. “We are manufacturing complex assemblies for global OEMs and have become an integral part of the worldwide supply chain, incorporating globally accepted standards of aerospace manufacturing in our facilities.”
The Chinook is a true multi-role, vertical-lift platform, emphasizing heavy-lift transport of troops, artillery, equipment, and fuel. It is the helicopter of choice for humanitarian disaster-relief operations, in missions such as transportation of relief supplies and mass evacuation of refugees.
Boeing has been working with suppliers in India for over two decades in manufacturing, IT and engineering services. Today, there are more than 160 suppliers providing advanced, complex components and subassemblies for Boeing commercial and defense aircraft as part of an integrated global supply chain. These parts and assemblies cover critical components such as aerostructures, wire harnesses, composites, forgings, avionics mission systems and ground support equipment for aircraft that include the 777, 787, P-8, F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-15 and H-47 Chinook.
Nutanix, a leader in enterprise cloud computing, today announced that it has been ranked second in ‘India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces 2018’ List. This is the first time the company has participated in the study and demonstrates proof of the positive impact Nutanix is having on its expanding workforce in the country.
Nutanix has had a presence in India since 2013, and has continued to invest and innovate in expanding its operations to develop a modern, digital workplace where every employee feels empowered to contribute. Over the past year, headcount has grown over 70 percent and the company has recently opened a second office in Pune.
“This is a fantastic achievement for all of us here at Nutanix. We have a history of taking on established global companies and winning – and here we are doing it again,” said Sankalp Saxena, Nutanix SVP and MD of Operations for India. “Nutanix is developing a modern workforce that embraces diversity and respect while providing global opportunities for all. As we continue to invest in India’s future we know that our success will be built around our employees. This award shows we are getting it right.”
Prajeetha Prasad, Nutanix Senior Human Resources Lead for India added, “Nutanix lives by our core values – honest, hungry and humble with heart. In the battle for talent, it’s vital we provide today’s workforce with a true sense of value and belonging. Nutanix embraces global best practices and technologies to provide a modern, digital and respectful environment for all our staff to learn and grow.”
Nutanix has rapidly increased and evolved its operations in India over the past 5 years and continues to increase its activities in India as the company further disrupts the traditional enterprise market and develops a truly global centre of excellence that drives innovation from India.
Indian media is growing at an exponential rate. The advent of smartphones and internet has revolutionized the Indian media industry. Backed by the growing economy, India has witness launch of a host of new TV channels and print publications in the last decade.
Public Relations has therefore grown as an important part in any company’s activity when it comes to informing general public about news related to their company or products.
However, due to various factors, small and medium, enterprise, individuals, corporates have found it challenging in sending their news to relevant journalists in newspapers, TV channels or trade magazines.
India PR Distribution discovered the solution to the problem by introducing economical options for press release distribution. It is India’s first press release distribution service that sends the press-release to Indian reporters and publications including Newspaper, TV, Radio and others. Reporters can directly contact news sources. The news is distributed to online portals, Indian reporters, and bloggers. The startup is also helping many businesses in improving their marketing and PR campaigns.
“We have launched India PR Distribution with an aim to bring relevant stories to reporters and at the same time, provide an easy platform for businesses to send their news to both online and traditional print and electronic media.”, says Nitin Jain, Co-founder of India PR Distribution.
India PR Distribution, a new-age start-up founded in November 2017, with a 10 member team is presently based in Gurgaon. So far India PR Distribution has successfully delivered the service to more than 70 clients including New Startups, Educational Institutions, and small businesses.
How it Works
India PR Distribution carefully wets every Press Release submitted on its website and checks if the news is worth reaching out the public and the topic covered is fit to be covered in a national newspaper or TV channel. The news is then sent to the Industry specific journalists and publications, therefore bridging the gap between news source and media house.
EverestIMS Technologies Pvt Ltd (Everest), an Indian software product company specialized in providing software solutions for IT Infrastructure, ITSM and IoT space, earlier this quarter launched an upgraded version of its flagship product, Everest IMS with new and enhanced global features to 'map-manage-monitor' IT infrastructure intelligently through a unified platform.
This launch from Everest has garnered positive response from the Indian I&O market space. With technology-rich advanced features and responsive GUI, version 5.0 has successfully cracked into new business verticals like: Real Estate, Hospitality, ITES, Large PSUs and Managed Services. Existing customer base has been retained by providing attractive offers on licence renewals and new accounts from different industry giants have been successfully added. Also, this version launch served as a transit medium in converting competitor accounts to Everest's customer database.
Satish Kumar V, CEO at Everest said, "The launch of Everest IMS 5.0 is another milestone of success for us. Everest IMS witnessed commendable response from various business verticals. The product has been very well accepted in the market in a short span of time. Infact, it helped us in reaching the untapped markets and businesses. This is because customers are seeing value that they can drive from the new features that Everest IMS 5.0 comes with.
He further added, "We have been getting positive feedbacks from our clients. Being an Indian independent entity, it is an encouragement for us to develop innovative products & solutions. Everest aims to be part of each of its customer's success story journey, hence believe in empowering organizations with high performance solutions."
