GODI, First Indian Company To Receive BIS Certification To Sell Li-ion Cells In India With Cells Made With In-House Technology For EVs

GODI India, has achieved a new milestone by getting the prestigious Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its 21700 cylindrical NMC811 lithium-ion cells. As per the BIS requirement, the Godi-designed and made-in-India cells were tested and qualified by TUV, the third-party testing agency. With this, GODI India has become the first Indian company to get this certification for lithium-ion cells in India with their home grown technology.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr Mahesh Godi, Founder and CEO, GODI India said, "Electric Vehicle penetration in India is expected to become a reality in the near future. As a result, lithium-ion battery based storage solutions will gain prominence and localization of tailor-made cells for Indian conditions will play a vital role, for both automotive and energy storage applications (ESS). As a cell technology player, we would like to be part of this exciting journey. The BIS certificate for our 21700 NMC 811 Li-ion cell is a testament to GODI India's deep know-how and IP and a significant endorsement of our cell technology. GODI India is innovating in every layer of cell technology. For the first time in the Indian history, NMC811 21700, 3.65V-4.5Ah cylindrical cells were made-in-India & Made-for-India”.

On setting up a production facility, Mr Mahesh said, “India is expected to be one of the world's largest and fastest-growing markets for electric vehicles and the customers look for safer and longer-range batteries. It was always our dream to create a technologically advanced lithium-ion cell manufacturing in India. Sensing the need we are setting up our first indigenous giga-factory for lithium-ion cell manufacturing in India by 2024. The new factory will play the role of vitalising the EVs and Stationary Storage industry in India and we will put all our efforts into making the plant sustainable battery cells with a minimal carbon footprint and CO2 emissions.

GODI India, with a vision to give the best-in-class and safe products to Indian consumers, GODI works with 30+ in-house scientists (Ph.Ds) and experienced engineers to help their customers meet every compliance in India and around the world. The manufacturing facility will have the latest technology in all aspects including carbon-neutral processes and powered by renewables.

Sharing more details about the technology, Mr Mahesh said, “With our advanced cell technology, we intend to be a leading provider of storage solutions for electric vehicles and energy storage applications in India and will also contribute to reduce India's dependence on fossil fuels. Our newly developed lithium-ion cell (4.5Ah capacity) with an energy density of 235 Wh/kg has a longer range that meets our customer demands”.

GODI India works closely with research institutes and other government agencies to ensure quality standards in the development and manufacturing of the lithium-ion cells. Compared to many commodity battery kits that are imported, GODI’s cells offer a combination of design sophistication and quality to ensure superior performance and durability. Apart from safety and higher energy density, GODI’s BIS-certified lithium-ion cell gives seven per cent cost savings to the customers. On safety, the company feel it is their duty as a cell manufacturer to provide the right product and never compromise on quality.

Tunez Launched Swastha S30, An Activity Tracking Watch With Spo2, HR, BP, 90mAh Battery, And 10 Days of Working Time At Just INR 799/-

~S30 comes with a 90 mAh battery capacity with up to 10 days of working support ~

~ Come with IPX67 which is famous for keeping your device safe from water, dust, sand~

Tunez, is personalized lifestyle products brand, today launched its new generation smartwatch loaded with unmatchable features that suit youngsters and adults alike. The state-of-the-art watch exhibits a 1.1” IPS LED display with 80*160 resolution displaying a sleek aesthetic appearance.

Tunez S30 is loaded with a 48 Kb SRAM+8 Mb ROM memory to save everything that you do. It has unique features like SpO2, HR, BP, Sports modes, activity tracking, reminders, and BT music control. The watch has a battery capacity of 90mAh, giving a run time of 10 days at a single charge. It is packed with an IPX67.

Commenting on the launch of the new product, Sheetal Prashanth, Co-Founder, Tunez said, “At Tunez, our strength lies in offering a wide range of quality products at competitive prices, backed with warranty and excellent after-sales support. The newly launched features of the S30 will take the user experience to greater heights resulting in better customer satisfaction. This smartwatch is a delight for sports and fitness enthusiasts who undergo rigorous training and want to chart their progress every day”.

The S30 smartwatch will be available across 200+ stores  across 5 states in the southern part of the country. Soon Tunez will be making inroads into other parts of INDIA It will also be available for sale on www.amazon.in and www.flipkart.com. The smartwatch will be priced at INR 799/- and come with a single touch G sensor.

About Tunez:

Launched in 2021, Tunez is a unique consumer electronics and a personalized lifestyle products brand with a mission to be one of India's leading Manufacturers, Importers, and providers of quality products. Whether it is yogic vibes from a Guru or a hip hop beat from a DJ, the brand Tunez was created keeping a tune's distinctiveness in mind. The brand is owned by a homegrown company name Impetus Electronics Private Limited which aims at catering to the needs of its consumers with a bouquet of audio accessories and smart gadgets compatible with most modern mobile devices today. Tunez is known for its range of quality products meticulously designed in India and manufactured in state-of-the-art production facilities with cutting-edge technologies. The products range from wired & Bluetooth headphones, TWS earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers, smartwatches, and more.  www.gotunez.com

GOQii Forges A Strategic Partnership With SRL Diagnostics For Disease And Lifestyle Management Programmes

* SRL, a leading diagnostic company announces one of a kind collaboration with GOQii’s Integrated Diabetes Care Program, to address the challenges in tackling Diabetes by providing holistic self-care management solution which includes hassle-free home collection and HbA1c testing as a part of the program.

* This partnership will work towards an objective of improving clinical outcomes of the patients suffering from diabetes and overall quality of life.

GOQii, a leading smart-tech-enabled preventive healthcare company that is focusing on Digital Therapeutics, has entered into a strategic partnership with SRL one of the leading diagnostic company for disease and lifestyle management programmes.

The strategic partnership between GOQii & SRL diagnostics will extend to where SRL Diagnostics will be the diagnostic partner for all tests booked by the patient through the GOQii App & specifically the HbA1c tests for the GOQii Diabetes Care programme.

GOQii in association with SRL Diagnostics offers a two way partnership where SRL will also offer GOQii’s diabetes care programme visibility across their centres pan India for walk-in patients. 

Mr. Vishal Gondal, Founder & CEO of GOQii said, “We are thrilled to announce GOQii’s partnership with SRL Diagnostics and more specifically for HbA1c tests for GOQii Diabetes Care Programme. This collaboration is aimed at improving chronic disease outcomes by inculcating the discipline of regular testing. At GOQii, we strive to assist people manage their medical conditions or ailments such as diabetes better and take accountability of their health with external help and expert guidance. The association further aims towards improving patients’ quality of life and outcomes even more.”

Speaking about the partnership, Mr. Anand .K, CEO, SRL Diagnostics said “SRL Diagnostics has pioneered a slew of concepts through the last two and half decades. This strategic alignment is in line with our core vision of enabling superior care. Through this partnership with Goqii, we are pleased to empower patients with accurate lab insights that will enable them to take control of their health and well-being.”

Statistics show that while the world diabetes rate is growing at 57% with India leaping ahead of the world rate at 74%. In India, 10.4% of the adult population has diabetes.  With a population of 83 million afflicted by Diabetes &  52 million in the developing stage of diabetes & a national average of HbA1c that stands at 8.5%, India is home to second largest population of diabetes patients.

As per GOQii’s latest India Fit Report 2022, people suffering from lifestyle diseases namely Diabetes have seen an increase from 7.9 % in 2017 to 13.2% in 2021 over the past five years. Report indicates men have greater rates of diabetes at 14.5% vs Women. The study was done among over 5 million users. Diabetes is influenced by a number of variables which include a bad diet, stress, and lack of physical exercise and quality sleep. Obesity, advancing age, and a poor diet are all factors that contribute to Diabetes.

GOQii recently launched this first of its kind integrated diabetes care programme to help people manage their diabetes and take ownership of their health with external help and expert guidance. The programme priced at Rs 6999/- comes with the offering of a Smart Vital Plus device, a connected Glucometer with 10 test strips, doctor consult, 2 HbA1c tests and 6 months personalised diabetes coaching. Once enrolled into the Diabetes Care Programme, the patient gets trusted and trained assistance for the Diabetes Journey to improve diabetes outcomes (Lower blood sugar levels, HbA1c, lipid levels) & other metabolic parameters (Lose weight, reduce BMI, more energy). 

Monitoring blood glucose levels regularly helps people with Diabetes adapt their diet and exercise, monitor the effects of Diabetes medications & understand the impact of stress & illness on blood sugar levels. The patients will be handheld on their journey with personalised advice by their coach on Nutrition, Physical Activity, Medication compliance by Nutritionists, Regular Diagnostics all leading towards helping the patients reduce their HbA1C levels. 

About GOQii

Founded in 2014 by serial entrepreneur and Gaming Guru, Vishal Gondal, GOQii is empowering consumers globally to lead healthier and better lives. GOQii is a pioneer in wearable based smart- tech-enabled fitness and healthcare. GOQii’s smart-tech-enabled healthcare platform brings together the entire preventive healthcare ecosystem. It's Smart Health Ecosystem integrates tools for real-time personalised coaching, an explosive high-growth Health e-commerce store, scheduling health check-ups, a health locker, and a unique 'GOQii Cash' program where healthy behaviour is rewarded with cash discounts and insurance discounts based on health management data. Given the state of 'Sickcare' delivery infrastructure in India, the company strongly believes that preventive healthcare is the only viable, long-term, mass-market solution. As one of the official partners of the ‘Fit India Movement’ GOQii is a strong supporter of Narendra Modi’s vision of making 1.3 crore Indians fit and healthy. GOQii counts marquee investors like Mitsui, NEA, Megadelta, DSG Consumer Partners, Galaxy Digital, Denlow Investment Trust, Edelweiss, Cheetah Mobile, GWC, Mr Ratan Tata, and Mr Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

About SRL Diagnostics

SRL Diagnostics is one of the leading diagnostic chains in India providing quality service via an efficient network of labs and customer touch points spread across 600+ Cities, 30 States and Union Territories. Rooted in our 25-year legacy of Accuracy, Transparency, Empathy and Innovation, we take pride in helping our customers on their path to better health by providing them the services of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. The company has the largest number of NABL and CAP accredited labs in the country, serving close to 13 million customers, conducting more than 30 million tests annually via an extensive network of 400+ labs including two global reference labs in its network - Mumbai and Delhi/ NCR and 2 Regional Reference labs in Bangalore and Kolkata. Today, SRL employs more than 6,000 people, most of them who are doctors, PhDs, scientists, and technical staff, striving every day to deliver solutions that help make people healthier. SRL Diagnostics is at the forefront of diagnostics technology and expertise servicing customers through physical network of labs coupled with digital capabilities and home collection facilities. The company caters to international markets like South Asia, Africa, Dubai and other part of Middle East.

Relevel By Unacademy Delivers Its Highest Number of Employment Offers In June

* The company was able to generate 300+ job offers, worth more than 18 Crores in annual CTC from top organisations in June 2022

* Relevel has onboarded over 600 companies in the last four months, taking the total number of companies hiring from Relevel to 800+

Relevel by Unacademy, an Unacademy Group company and India’s leading platform for jobs and skill development, today announced that it has delivered 300+ job offers in the month of June, 2022 making it the company’s best performing month. Along with that, Relevel has onboarded over 800 partner firms of which 600+ have been onboarded in the last four months. Some of these top organisations include CRED, MoEngage, Practically, oneCode, Cultfit, MyGlamm, HT Media, among others. These companies will be hiring applicants for various roles based on their performance in the Relevel Test.

Additionally, Relevel announced that it has so far delivered employment offers worth more than 50 crores in annual CTC, out of which 18 crores were delivered in June. The majority of its users come from tier-II and tier-III cities such as Bidar (Karnataka), Bhiali (Chhattisgarh) and Gaya (Bihar) among others.

With a goal of creating a skill testing aptitude test  for all the possible job roles in the world, the platform currently offers 19 test categories, catering to the IT and non-IT sectors, including recently launched Content and Copy Writer, Digital Marketing, Graphic Designer, Financial Analyst, and Mechanical Engineer category tests.

Commenting on the announcements, Co-Founder and CEO, Shashank Murali said, “At Relevel, we aim to democratise access to opportunities. Our priority has always been assisting job seekers in gaining access to opportunities based on their skills rather than educational background or professional experience. Today, we are delighted that Relevel has delivered more than 300 job offers in just one month, taking us one more step closer to our vision.”

In the last seven months, the platform has witnessed an 80% increase in monthly test takers. A typical assessment process for job candidates involves five rounds, comprising MCQ-style questions and case studies to assess their fundamental problem-solving, communication, and other skills. The last phase consists of a live interview with a subject matter expert. Candidates that meet the cutoff score are given a personalised Relevel profile and help setting up direct interviews. Moreover, to help candidates in their choice of field, the brand also offers Relevel Courses in several categories.

Reputed startups and sector leaders are associated with the brand; these businesses represent a variety of industries, such as Fintech, telecom, travel and tourism, consumer goods, health & wellness, etc. At present there are more than 2.5 million registered users on the platform. Relevel makes it simple for its partner companies to find talented employees who have been pre-screened for aptitude, competencies, and abilities. By doing this, Relevel contributes to the creation of an ecosystem that benefits both employers and job seekers, bridging the gap between the demand and supply of skilled workforce.

The company was established in August 2021 and has since expanded to a team of over 900 members. With job opportunities in both Technical and Business roles, Relevel by Unacademy is on a mission to empower people from every corner of the country and provide them with better career prospects at India’s best organisations.

Happiest Minds Technologies Recognized As A Finalist For Microsoft Partner Of The Year Awards 2022

Happiest Minds Technologies Limited (NSE: HAPPSTMNDS), a ‘Born Digital . Born Agile,’ Mindful IT Company, today announced being named a finalist for the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards in the Business Applications Power Automate category. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

Rajiv Shah, Executive Board Member & CEO, Digital Business Services (DBS), Happiest Minds Technologies said “We are delighted to be named a finalist in the Business Applications Power Automate category of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. At Happiest Minds, we believe in delivering business outcomes using the right set of technologies and working together with Microsoft has helped us meet our vision. Being one of the earliest adopters of Power Automate, we have successfully conducted 7+ RPIAD workshops with Microsoft and we look forward to building a mutually rewarding relationship going forward.”

Dinesh Ramachandran, SVP and Global Alliance Head, Happiest Minds Technologies said “Collaboration has been pivotal to our growth strategy at Happiest Minds. We have been investing in building deep capabilities, service offerings, and solutions spanning Azure Cloud, Internet-of-Things, Power Platform & Security solutions. Our similar aligning efforts offer customers a win-win combination of disruptive innovation from Microsoft’s trusted enterprise platform & our demonstrated industry and technology expertise in building innovative and sustainable business solutions.”

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognizes Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide. Happiest Minds Technologies was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in Business Applications, Power Automate category for its work done at Coca-Cola Bottling United streamlining order processing using Power Automate.

Happiest Minds was recognized in this award category for its innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies to develop a solution for Coca-Cola Bottling United that modernizes and automates order processing, from purchase orders to account payable updates. The digital initiative is closely tied to business goals delivered across multiple aspects:

•         The agile platform enabled the scaling of the Freestyle Campaign in North America and expanding the solution to Coke Bottlers globally.

•         Cost reduction and reduced manual activities that freed up hours for strategic initiatives helping in increased productivity and reduced cost of operations.

“I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards,” said Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. “These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees, and I’m continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and the impact for their customers.”

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards is announced annually prior to the company’s global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 19-20 this year.

Additional details on the 2022 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner Network blog: https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/congratulations-to-the-2022-microsoft-partner-of-the-year-awards-winners-and-finalists/. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found at https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/inspire/awards.

About Happiest Minds Technologies:

Happiest Minds Technologies Limited (NSE: HAPPSTMNDS), a Mindful IT Company, enables digital transformation for enterprises and technology providers by delivering seamless customer experiences, business efficiency and actionable insights. We do this by leveraging a spectrum of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud, digital process automation, internet of things, robotics/drones, security, virtual/augmented reality, and more. Positioned as ‘Born Digital. Born Agile’, our capabilities span digital solutions, infrastructure, product engineering, and security. We deliver these services across industry sectors such as automotive, BFSI, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, edutech, engineering R&D, hi-tech, manufacturing, retail, and travel/transportation/hospitality. 

A Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, Happiest Minds is headquartered in Bangalore, India, with operations in the U.S., the UK, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East.

The Journey of An IVF Couple: Science And Human Touch Come Together To Create The Miracle of Life

By Dr Mahesh Koregol, Fertility Consultant at Nova IVF Fertility, Koramangala, Bangalore

IVF brings couples the greatest joy of parenthood. But what is usually left unseen is entire process that involves the hard work and dedication of not just the couple but also the team of doctors who help them achieve that joy. The inability to conceive can lead to feelings of disappointment, guilt, and sometimes even rage. Therefore, couples dealing with fertility issues require the support of a well-qualified team of specialists who can offer them the required treatment and emotional guidance as well.

Let us see the journey of an IVF Couple and how science and human touch come together to create the miracle of life

Journey of an IVF couple

Before arriving at the fertility clinic, there are many obstacles that a couple has to go through. Coming to terms with inability to conceive a child naturally is itself hard. Among all the dilemmas, further deciding to go for IVF can also be an emotional roller coaster. On one hand it raises hope for the couple and simultaneously makes them scared for the future outcome.

Processing a sizable amount of information is required while beginning IVF treatment. This includes hormone regimens, injection schedules, ultrasound appointments, and other frequently confusing medical language and procedures. Multiple decisions must be made, including which clinic to use, which specialist to see, whether to take time off work, whom to inform, and how many embryos to transfer. The strain of IVF can easily leave one feeling confused and overburdened. That is why the role of the doctors and counsellors is so crucial

When a couple arrives at fertility clinic, it’s the first milestone that they clear. There, the fertility experts advise them few necessary fertility tests, and then counsel the couple on the right kind of fertility treatment options available to them.

If they are recommended IVF, the consultant gives them a few injections and harvests the eggs from a woman’s body and sperms are taken from the husband. A qualified embryologist safeguards the egg and sperm and fertilizes them in the lab by creating the best artificial environment that mimics a womb. Embryos require special care because they are 200–300 microns in size and undetectable to the naked eye. Embryos will lose their viability and will not result in pregnancy if not handled carefully.

After embryos are developed into blastocyst stage, they are transferred into the uterus to implant and establish a pregnancy.

Illustration by, Anusha Shenoy, Embryologist at Nova IVF Fertility, shows the role of an embryologist in safeguarding the egg and sperm and fertilizing them in the lab by creating the best artificial environment that mimics a womb.

The two weeks wait - This is the most challenging portion of the cycle, the 10–14 day interval between the embryo transfer and pregnancy test. Your anxieties are as great as your hopes at this time. The waiting can become unpleasant after several weeks of regular injections, appointments, and procedures. During this stage of treatment, many people report experiencing a wide range of emotions and being on continual alert for pregnancy symptoms.

To go through the ups and downs of the process, it is recommended that you choose a fertility clinic that offers mental health counselling along with the treatment options.

Hope and anxiety in Balance- Many claim that trying to maintain optimism while dealing with disappointments is the hardest part of the entire IVF process. The truth is that for the majority of people, hope and anxieties are normal elements of the IVF journey. However, when the couple ultimately becomes pregnant, though, all of the difficulties of the IVF procedure seem worthwhile.

Kasturba Medical College-MAHE And University of Muenster, Germany Collaborate And Publish Paper On Male Fertility

* A team of fertility experts from India and Germany looked into the association between sperm quality and gap between two ejaculations.

* The study showed that the time gap between two ejaculations influences male fertility potential.

* Research was published on July 1 in “Andrology”, which is the official journal of the American Society of Andrology and European Academy of Andrology.

Researchers from Kasturba Medical College, MAHE-Manipal, in collaboration with University of Muenster, Germany looked into the relationship between the length of ejaculatory abstinence and its impact on fertility potential of sperm. The study was reported in ‘Andrology’ on July 1, which is the official journal of the American Society of Andrology and European Academy of Andrology.

Though it is generally believed that keeping long ejaculatory abstinence increases the number of sperm cells in semen, fertility experts always recommend maintaining an ideal gap of 2-3 days between two ejaculations while trying for pregnancy. However, frequent ejaculation can also reduce the sperm count in semen, which in turn reduces the chance of pregnancy.

For this study, sperm quality was assessed in more than 10,000 men and its association with time gap between two ejaculations was compared. The results have shown that men with normal sperm count can ideally have two days of ejaculatory abstinence to get a good number of highly motile and structurally normal sperm. On the other hand, men with poor quality semen can be benefitted by maintaining 6–15 days of abstinence while trying for pregnancy. 

Dr Satish Adiga, Professor and HOD, Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College led the team in Manipal in collaboration with Germany’s Centre of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology at Muenster.

Lt. Gen (Dr)MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education said, “Infertility is most often seen as a woman's issue and it is them who bear the brunt of not bearing a child. But it is found that in India, approximately 50% is due to “male factor” infertility, in most cases attributed to poor sperm quality. The new knowledge reported by our team will help fertility experts to provide better treatment options to the needy”.

Dr Sharath Rao, Dean of KMC Manipal commented on the study saying “Due to social stigma, male fertility problems are considered secondary and most often go undiagnosed and untreated. Research findings by our team will shed more insight on the management of male infertility”

Speaking about the research, Dr Adiga said, “Our observation has demonstrated that the length of ejaculatory abstinence plays a crucial role in deciding the fertility potential of sperm. Sperm count in semen is not the only factor that decides its ability to fertilize the egg. Once semen is deposited in the vagina, sperm should swim towards the egg, hence its motility, structure, and DNA quality are also crucial for a successful pregnancy’’.