Beyond Key To Put Together A Panel Discussion On Data Analytics With Industry Leaders

In its free-for-all virtual panel discussion, Beyond Key will host some of the world’s finest industry leaders on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 1 pm EST to discuss the intricacies of data analytics. The hour-long panel discussion is themed at Unleashing The Power Of Data Analytics.

Useful across sectors, Data Analytics requires examining data sets to find trends and to draw conclusions about the information they contain. As organizations continue to accumulate data from various sources, it is vital to have a plan to use that data constructively. Effective use of data analytics could be beneficial for all industries, especially healthcare, insurance, logistics, e-commerce, automotive, and nonprofits.

“Data is the new oil, and that's a known fact. There are ample amounts of data available online and offline, but we still fail to use them effectively. With Data Analytics, not only today's concerns but also tomorrow's bigger challenges can be identified and solved. It will not just help professionals working in the field to make data-informed decisions, but the humanity as a whole as well,” says Piyush Goel, Founder and CEO, Beyond Key.

Mr Goel would moderate the panel that include Raj Krishnan, Industry Digital Strategist, Microsoft and advisor at Beyond Key who brings over 25+ years of experience as a renowned technology enthusiast with deep expertise in AI, Modern Data Warehouse, DevOps and Cloud design, and implementation services; Piyush Richhariya, Director of IT, Shelterpoint, who is a certified InsurTech Leader with proven track record in digital transformation and value based management practices; and John Cheng, Co-Founder and CEO, Baotris who has a strong background in building sophisticated data products for large companies, John was inspired to start a company so smaller brands could realize and leverage those same competitive advantages.

In this webinar, panellists will discuss how to convert massive data into meaningful patterns and why data analytics are vital to your business operations. Attendees can expect to learn a complete overview of data analytics, know how it will help you with better decision making, and understand how to use it to its fullest potential.

Godrej & Boyce’s MEP Business Bags INR 107 Crore Order From Bangalore International Airport Limited

* Godrej & Boyce expects 25% growth from its MEP business in FY23.

Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business Godrej MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Public health engineering) has been awarded an MEP contract worth INR 107 Crores for the Bangalore International Airport (BLR Airport) project. The company was a preferred partner given the scale of the project and the short timeline of six months for its completion.  

The scope of the project comprises a Multi-Model Transportation Hub (MMTH) that will be built between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of the Bengaluru International Airport and will cover roughly 9 lakh square feet. Once Terminal 2 is operational, the MMTH will be able to meet the current and future needs of both people and luggage movement. The goal of this MMTH is to have closed parking with retail development at the ground level. With the creation of 75 kilometers of piping and 200 kilometers of cables, Godrej MEP will deliver the project in just under 6 months.

Commenting on this, Pravin Rawool, AVP & Business Head – Godrej MEP, said, “We are thrilled to be delivering our first significant MEP project for BLR Airport within a short span of six months. The government's quest for enhancing the country's infrastructure has resulted in the creation and renovation of airports all over India. To maintain the structure's safety and comfort, airports require crucial MEP measures. These systems are the central nervous system of any building. Our services not only augment operational efficiency but also aid in the efficient use of limited community resources. With the execution of this order, we hope to continue offering competent mechanical, electrical, and firefighting services that are critical to the operation and safety of infrastructure projects."

The government has placed a heavy emphasis on infrastructure growth, propelling India’s development and GDP. The new policies announced by the Indian government would ensure the timely execution of the world-class infrastructure in the country, establishing India's new global identity.

To support the implementation of infrastructure projects, MEP Design & EPC are very critical. Godrej & Boyce aims to achieve 25% growth by FY23.  With the delivery of its MEP expertise for the BLR Airport project in the next six months, the company will showcase its excellence in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing space through installations that constitute Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Electrical, HVAC, PHE and FPS systems for Bangalore International Airport Limited.

About Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd

Godrej & Boyce ('G&B'), a Godrej Group Company, was founded in 1897 and has contributed to India's journey of self-reliance through manufacturing. G&B patented the world's first springless locks and since then, has diversified into 14 businesses across various sectors from Security, Furniture, and Aerospace to Infrastructure and Defense. Godrej is one of India’s most trusted brands serving over 1.1bn customers worldwide daily.

To learn more visit: www.godrej.com

Emirates And Airlink Officially Activate Codeshare Partnership

* Flights are available for booking immediately

Emirates and Airlink have officially activated their codeshare partnership. The Emirates and Airlink partnership makes it easier for customers to create their ideal itinerary and benefit from seamless connections and a single booking reference across eight domestic South African cities via the airline’s gateways Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Travel itineraries can now be booked on emirates.com, with travel agents as well as online travel agents (OTAs). Tickets booked from June 2022 are available for travel immediately.

Emirates customers can now book a wide range of additional flights, including eight destinations from Johannesburg, five destinations from Cape Town and one point from Durban. Examples of some new route options include Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, George, and East London, amongst others.

Emirates currently offers double daily flights to Dubai from Johannesburg, daily flights to Dubai from Cape Town and five weekly flights to and from Durban. The airline is also driving more connectivity options that provide value through a better experience for its customers. With the revival of its South African Airways partnership, as well as its codeshare agreement with Airlink, and interlines with Cemair and FlySafair, the airline has expanded its reach to 79 regional points in southern Africa.

Tata Motors Bags An Order For Delivering The Biggest EV Fleet In India

* Signs an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for 10,000 XPRES T EVs 

In yet another step towards accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation, Tata Motors, on the occasion of the World Environment Day, signed an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for delivering 10,000 XPRES T EVs to the company. This deployment of 10,000 units makes this the biggest ever EV fleet order in India. With deliveries starting soon, these vehicles are an addition to the 3,500 XPRES T EV order, which was signed by both the companies in October last year, and will be used across the country for commuters, in turn helping minimise the carbon footprint.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. said, “Tata Motors is taking active steps towards the rapid electrification of mobility, and it is heartening to see renowned fleet aggregators joining the green mobility wave with us. We are delighted to continue our association with BluSmart Electric Mobility as we deploy 10,000 XPRES-T EVs across the country. Our XPRES-T EV fleet offers an optimal battery size along with a captive fast charging solution and has already set benchmarks in its category. Tata Motors is constantly working towards educating and enhancing the adoption of electric mobility in India and we hope that more people join us in this journey as we mobilize the nation to #EvolveToElectric.”

According to Mr. Anmol Singh Jaggi, CoFounder, BluSmart Electric Mobility, “With our $50M in Series A fundraise, we are supercharged to rapidly expand across Delhi NCR and the metro cities. We are thankful to Tata Motors for charging up our journey to scale up at a fast pace. BluSmart Electric Mobility has covered 50 million clean kms and delivered over 1.6 million zero-emission rides with an elevated customer experience on its platform. We are building a large-scale integrated EV mobility ecosystem in India - from the country's largest fully-electric ride hailing service to the largest network of EV charging super hubs. With the increasing fleet size we are leading India on the path to reliable, sustainable and zero-emissions mobility and also creating more inclusive and economic opportunities for driver partners.”

In July 2021, Tata Motors launched the XPRES brand, exclusively for fleet customers and XPRES-T EV is the first vehicle under this brand. The XPRES-T electric sedan comes with 2 range options – 213km and 165km (ARAI certified range under test conditions). It packs a high energy density battery of 21.5 kWh and 16.5 kWh and can be charged from 0- 80% in 90 mins and 110 mins, respectively, using fast charging or can also be normally charged from any 15 A plug point, which is easily available and convenient. It comes with zero tail-pipe emission, single speed automatic transmission, dual airbags, ABS with EBD as standard across variants. The premium black theme interior with standard automatic climate control and Electric Blue accents across its interior and exterior will give it a differentiated presence from other Tata cars.

Tata Motors has been revolutionizing Indian automotive market with its pioneering efforts and is leading the e-mobility wave in India with a commanding market share of 87% in FY’22 and with over 25000 Tata EVs on road till date in personal and fleet segment. Furthermore, in an effort to make EVs even more accessible to all, Tata Motors is closely working with other Tata Group companies including Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Auto Components, Tata Motors Finance and Croma, to contribute to the faster adoption of EVs in India through its EV ecosystem called the ‘Tata uniEVerse’.

Karkinos Healthcare Introduces CerviRaksha Against Cervical Cancer

* First WHO approved HPV test in India that diagnoses full range of Human Papilloma Viruses

India accounts for nearly one-third of the global cervical cancer deaths, with women facing a 1.6% cumulative risk of developing cervical cancer and 1% cumulative death risk from cervical cancer[1]. Studies show that 99% of cervical cancers are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Of the 100 known types of HPV, HPV-16 and HPV-18 account for 70% of cervical cancers globally.

Persistent HPV infection can develop into cervical precancerous lesions and cervical cancer. Of the three types of cervical cancer test methods, HPV testing is the gold-standard. It is the most preferred test by gynecologists, worldwide, owing to its clinically proven data. HPV test offers several advantages including high accuracy, early detection, and its high negative predictive value. The test paves way to better treatment protocols and boosts survival rates.

As a pledge to protect, care, and uphold the women of India, Karkinos Healthcare - a technology driven oncology-focused managed health care platform, has introduced CerviRaksha, a first-of-its-kind clinically validated HPV test, which is pre-qualified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and approved by the Food and Drug Administration, USA (FDA) and was also granted the CE mark meeting European Health Standards.  .

Commenting about the need for gold standard HPV testing methods to eliminate cervical cancer, Dr. R Sankaranarayanan, Director, Preventive Oncology at Karkinos Healthcare, said, “Among all the cancers, Cervical Cancer is completely curable, only if detected early. However, in India, the yearly incidence rate of cervical cancer is 18% and the yearly mortality rate is 11.4%[2], which could be unquestionably brought down to a great extent in the next five years, if only we generate enough awareness about the efficacy rate of HPV Test. Because of its high negative predictive value, once tested, the chances of developing cervical precancerous lesions or cervical cancer in the next five to ten years becomes extremely low.”

The need of the hour is to bring about widespread awareness on cervical cancer prevention, screening, testing, and treatment. “The awareness of the HPV Test in India is pretty low, as it is mainly limited to higher-income groups. Karkinos Healthcare, therefore, is on a mission to democratize cancer care in India and in-sync with this mission, the company has introduced CerviRaksha HPV Test, targeted at all Indian women,” says Sripriya Rao, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer (Women Wellness) at Karkinos Healthcare.

CerviRaksha has been introduced in partnership with Karkinos’ network hospitals, doctors, and corporates. And for the first time in HPV testing, sample collection at home is made possible to encourage more women to participate in this screening.

The test can be booked very easily through the Karkinos Healthcare website. The applicant can book the test following five very easy steps. A medically trained “CerviRakshak” will perform the sample collection from the comfort of the applicant's home and the applicant will receive test results via email in 7 days from the date of shipping the collected sample.

CerviRaksha HPV test also identifies the high-risk HPV-16 and HPV-18 genotypes individually. This enables the gynecologists to plan the treatment protocols accordingly. There is an inbuilt filtering of false positives and false negatives for additional accuracy.

Priced at ?2499, CerviRaksha ensures early detection of lesions in the cervix caused by HPV.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYPFZdSF98I&t=2s

About Karkinos Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.:

Karkinos Healthcare is a digital oncology focused, managed health care platform for early detection and diagnosis of common cancers.  The company espouses the use of a distributed cancer care network working with multiple healthcare institutions and professionals in the ecosystem with a view to get cancer care closer to the persons’ home by decoupling the delivery from the knowledge systems of care. For more information, visit https://www.karkinos.in/about-us/.

RapiPay Fintech Opens Regional Office In Mumbai, Plans Massive Hiring

* Will open 15 regional offices in India in next one year as part of expansion into Neo Banking.

* Targets 50% growth in the current Financial Year through all its expansion

RapiPay Fintech Private Ltd, one of the leading fintech companies in India, today announced the opening of its regional office in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This will be the company’s first regional office in Western India, making RapiPay the only player in the assisted payment service category to have offices in all Metros.

Other than Mumbai, the Fintech leader will further expand its footprint with more offices in the west region such as Jaipur, Pune, Nagpur & Ahmedabad soon.

The high potential Western zone in the assisted payment services like AEPS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment Systems), Micro ATM and domestic remittance, is expected to increase RapiPay’s market share in the region by another 10 per cent going ahead. Witnessing the growth and the market’s potential, the company plans to increase its employee count by hiring 500 additional employees in the region. 

The company is doing 1 million daily transactions and has served more than 120 million customers, witnessing a robust growth of 25% MOM in basic banking services like Cash withdrawal and deposit, AEPS, Micro ATMs, POS, Utility payments, Loans and Insurance.

On the occasion of the office opening in Mumbai, Nipun Jain, CEO, RapiPay Fintech Pvt Ltd, said, “The Western region is an important market for us as it contributes to about 25 percent of our total business. We look at further expanding our footprint in this region and with all our expansions we are expecting an overall growth of 50 per cent in Assisted payments services. Our growth story in the B2B segment is unmatched. With the launch of our neo banking super App NYE, we will be the only player in our category to enter the B2C space. These are exciting times for RapiPay and we are confident of our success.”

RapiPay has witnessed 250% growth in AePS and Micro ATM transactions from Apr 2021 to Mar 2022 and 90% growth for the same period for DMT transactions. The lockdown provided an impetus to the growth of AePS & Micro ATMs as mobility was restricted and RapiPay DBOs fulfilled cash withdrawal requirements of the people. Further, AePS and Micro ATMs facilitated millions of customers for cash withdrawals of the benefits they availed under Jan Dhan Yojana, PM-Kissan Samman Nidhi etc. during the pandemic.

Indian Startup LXME Featured In The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album

* The pageant marked 70 years of the Queen’s coronation~

* LXME is the only Indian company to be featured in the commemorative album which explores how Her Majesty has provided the country and Commonwealth with a lifetime of Leadership~

Setting an example of leading women empowerment in India, fintech startup LXME has been featured in the Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, released in the honour of Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom. The prestigious Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album charts the trials and triumphs of The Queen’s 70-year reign and also features a select number of outstanding individuals and organizations from across the country and the Commonwealth.

The album ‘Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album’ was launched on June 5, 2022 as part of the UK’s four-day bank holiday weekend of Jubilee celebrations.

Being one of the Indian entrepreneurs to be invited at the event, financial feminist Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder of LXME, represented the company and stood as a stellar example of woman in leadership building a unique value proposition for women.

Her Majesty the Queen is an icon of female leadership, all over the world. Championing other women in leadership roles, particularly those in historically male dominated industries, is a strong remit behind the initiative.

On the achievement, Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder, LXME said, “We are humbled and immensely honoured to have received this global recognition of all our efforts and tribulations in empowering Indian women. At LXME, it has been our endeavour to simplify finance for Indian women and encourage them to take charge of their finance. This global recognition will enable us to demonstrate the advantages of greater equality, diversity, and inclusion in the financial and investments sector.”

The book, which is the only official book to be published celebrating the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, is produced by publisher St James’s House and written by royal authors Robert Jobson and Katie Nicholl, with contributions by Tom Parker Bowles.

LXME named after the Hindu Goddess of Wealth is a woman-first financial platform focused on reducing the financial gender disparity in India. Founded in mid-2020, LXME simplifies money matters for women by creating and facilitating a community of women to engage in conversations that make them confident about gaining more control of their finances and learn from each other as they progress on their financial journeys. LXME is run by a powerful team of women who’ve made it their life’s mission to create impact beyond measure, led by Priti Rathi Gupta

Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder of LXME, has led and inspired over 100,000 women towards building their financial acumen and financialization of their small savings. An Alumni of Harvard Business School, she had held leadership positions as M. D. of Anand Rathi, one of India’s largest Financial Services Conglomerate, at YPO, and Founder of Ishka films. She is a reputed expert awarded for setting up the Commodities desk, Currency and Forex Advisory business with two decades of experience in the BFSI industry & is now focused on bridging the gap between women & wealth.

About LXME

Founded in mid-2020, LXME is India’s 1st financial platform for women. The start-up aims to inspire a wave of financially fearless women independently managing their money and achieving their dreams. Targeting women across life stages, lifestyles and professions, LXME enables women with the right knowledge and tools to take charge of their personal finances.