MIT World Peace University Is Now “Great Place To Work-Certified” In India

MIT World Peace University is now Great Place to Work-Certified™ in India from August 2022 to August, 2023! MIT-WPU is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. The University has been able to attract talent from across the country and has about half the faculty and employee base as women. A culture of maintaining respect and dignity for each employee has been the founding stone of the University’s culture.

The University provides flexibility to faculty to build their career in the area of their choice of research and service suiting their career aspirations and offers full freedom and autonomy to achieve this.

In addition, the University has leveraged multiple digital interventions effectively to enhance employee experience at various levels.

"We are thrilled to be recognized as a great place to work by our employees," said Rahul Karad, Executive President, MIT World Peace University. "For over 40 years, we've worked hard to create an organization that values culture, engagement, and progress. This certification validates our efforts, and we will continue to prioritize a great work experience as a major priority and a hallmark of our organization.”

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting, and insights they need to make strategic people decisions. The Institute serves businesses, non-profits and government agencies in more than 60 countries and has conducted pioneering research on the characteristics of great workplaces for over three decades.

In India, the Great Place to Work® institute partners with more than 1100 organizations annually across over 22 industries to help them build High-Trust, High-Performance Culture™ designed to deliver sustained business results. Hundreds of CEOs and CXOs from India Inc. are part of the great place community that is committed to the vision of making India a great place to work for all.

The Institute’s research shows that great workplaces are characterized by great leadership, consistent employee experience, and sustainable financial performance. These organizations can deliver a consistent experience to all their employees irrespective of their role, gender, tenure, or level. Their leaders believe in the vision of creating and sustaining a Great Place to Work For All™ and role models being ‘FOR ALL’ Leaders.

Learn more at https://www.greatplacetowork.in/  and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About MIT World Peace University

MIT Group of Institutions was established in the year 1983 by Dr. Vishwanath. D. Karad, Founder President, MIT Group of Institutions. Since then, the MIT Group of Institutions has grown exponentially and has made a strong impact in the field of education throughout India. Today, the MIT Group provides education in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Marine Engineering, Insurance, Distance Education, Telecom Management, Lighting, Design, Food & Technology, Retail Management, and Masters in Business Administration, School of Governance, School of Education and Hospitality Management.

MIT-WPU’s multidisciplinary approach towards providing a premium quality educational experience to students is what makes it one of the best private universities in the country. They implement well-researched methods, which bring about a perfect balance of an academic framework reinforced through experiential learning.

Onwards & Upwards: 6 Ways To Improve Career Prospects For Students

In this cut-throat competitive world, it is important for every student to stand out. When it comes to employability, the organisations are looking for students who have knowledge beyond the classroom, students who are eager to learn and curious about the contemporary world. One can boost their chances of finding work if they have certain qualities that make them instantly employable in the workplace.

In this globalised and digitalised world, you must put in a lot of effort not just to find a job that meets all your expectations, but also to convince an employer that you are the best candidate. Students should take the initiative to develop specific traits that make them industry ready.

Read the full article to understand some ways of improving career prospects –

Understand the industry

The first step is to decide what profession you want to work in, and after that, it is crucial for students to understand the workings of that industry to gain a holistic perspective. The goal is to be informed of everything going on around you and keep an eye on how things are changing. Employers prefer to work with people who are up to date with current events and are aware of the world around them. Being informed about developments in an industry will surely help you ace your interviews!

Learn a foreign language

Learning a foreign language is crucial for personal and professional growth since it allows you to learn more about different cultures and, as a result, fosters a favourable attitude towards people from diverse backgrounds. It also allows you to work seamlessly with teams across the globe. Digital, gamified apps are some of the best resources to learn a new tongue. For instance, Duolingo now allows native Bengali speakers to learn English with the help of their own language – all for free! A lingua franca, English will enable students to explore opportunities on a global scale.

Upskill and reskill yourself

Given circumstances over the last couple of years, business models need to be agile and respond to changing times efficiently. Therefore, they are on the lookout for talent holding multiple skill sets. Keep updating your existing skills, while also trying to learn additional ones. Say you are a proficient writer – upgrade your SEO skills for sure but start reading up on the basics of finance too. This will help you write better about the finance genre. Upskilling and reskilling increase the chances of getting hired exponentially.

Create your personal website

Creating your own personal website is a great way to get noticed by potential employers. It gives you a competitive edge over other candidates. A website gives you the chance to show your creativity and the way you design it can display a part of your personality to recruiters. It acts as your own personal brand. You can keep adding your achievements, skills, awards etc. Add your portfolio, previous work, recommendations and let the website speak on behalf of you. There are multiple easy-to-use tools available online that can help you create your own personal website.

Get mentored

It is important to identify and find a mentor that can guide you through the course of your career. It can be a professor from your college or someone from the industry with whom you have worked with in the past. They can help you make better decisions, give honest feedback, and help you get your hands on important resources. Having a mentor can ease your transition from academics to industry and can even be useful in expanding your network. If the mentor is happy with your progress, they might introduce you to their colleagues, friends, and other relevant people in the industry.

Keep your social media profiles updated

When it comes to your professional life, your social media networks provide a first glimpse of who you are as a person. Therefore, make sure all of them are updated, especially, your LinkedIn profile. Recruiters look at a candidate’s social media presence to do a background check and to get them to know better. Be conscious about what you are putting up on your social media accounts and update your network with relevant achievements and skills regularly. Besides, sites like Twitter, Facebook can also help you network professionally and gain insights and news about the industry.

SBI Opens Country's First Dedicated Branch For Startups In Bengaluru

* The new facility will be called the 'SBI Startup Hub' branch. The MoU was signed in presence of the state IT minister. 

The State Bank of India (SBI) has signed an agreement with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) to start a separate bank branch for facilitating the necessary credit facility for startups. The first such branch will be opened at Koramangala in August this year, CN Ashwathnarayan, Karnataka's Information and Technology minister.

The new facility will be called the 'SBI Startup Hub' branch. The MoU was signed in presence of the state IT minister. "This MoU would boost the prevailing startup ecosystem in the state. The SBI would start such branches at Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Hubballi-Dharwad clusters in the next 6 months," the Karnataka minister said.

As per the agreement, the SBI will work with the Karnataka government to enabling mechanism for startups recognised by the state and supported by KDEM for availing time-bound credit based on the purchase order. While the KDEM would establish a Fin-tech Innovation Hub at Mengaluru focusing on financial technology.

Karnataka has more than 13,000 startups and some of them are facing a paucity of funds. The MoU between KDEM and SBI would help to address this by facilitating access to credits. It also facilitates, exploring options to extend CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises) loans to eligible firms.

Zoho For Startups Completes 5 Years Since Launch, Goes Global

* The programme has impacted 9k startups in India, partnered with over 150 collaborators

Zoho, the Chennai-headquartered global technology company, announced today that it will be launching its Zoho for Startups programme globally, starting with the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The programme, which turns five this year, was launched in 2017 with the goal of removing access barriers to enterprise technology for early-stage startups. It has impacted more than 9,000 startups in India through partnerships with over 150 collaborators that include incubators (70+), accelerators, government bodies, and co-working spaces across 19 states.

Zoho provides collaborator-associated startups with Zoho Wallet credits, training, consultation, and support. The Wallet credits can be used to purchase any of Zoho’s 55+ applications. This includes Zoho One, the operating system for business that provides a unified platform of over 45 applications. Zoho, in collaboration with the ecosystem partners, also engages with the startups through periodic and exclusive workshops, in addition to community-building activities.

"Since the time we launched the Zoho for Startups programme, India has seen a 12 to 15% growth YoY in number of startups, making it the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world," said Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy, Global Head of Zoho for Startups. "Government initiatives like Digital India and Startup India have been critical in creating a conducive environment for entrepreneurs, and we are happy to have been one of the first to have partnered with them. In its fifth year, we are taking the programme global, starting with the MEA region. We will be partnering with collaborators in countries where we have presence to help develop the startup ecosystem in those economies."

The Zoho for Startups programme offers the most diverse range of SaaS applications for startups to choose from. The apps, all built on the same technology stack, integrate seamlessly and scale easily. As Zoho has data centers in India, startups can be assured that their data stays within the country. The company's privacy commitment extends to all users that come through the programme.

Through Zoho for Startups, the company has observed the following trends emerge among Indian startups over the past couple of years:

App adoption: The highest demand is seen for the Zoho Books (accounting) and Zoho Invoice (invoicing) apps, followed by Zoho CRM and Cliq (team collaboration). Accounting and invoicing software have become a basic necessity for every startup. The apps help them keep track of finances, provide online payment options for customers that improve cash flow, and also run detailed reports enabling them to make smart business decisions. Founders looking to raise funds use the apps to share up-to-date financial data during pitches. Zoho Invoice is a completely free invoicing app, and Zoho Books is one of the top GST-compliant accounting solutions in India, making these apps preferred choices.

Geographical distribution: Most of the startups participating in the programme are from Bengaluru, followed by NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune. However, over the past two years, there has been an uptick in startups from tier 2 towns like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Coimbatore, and even tier 3 cities like Indore and Bhubaneshwar.

Sector adoption: The education sector is the most popular for Zoho for Startups, followed by IT services, e-commerce and IT hardware. The education sector went through a massive upheaval during the height of the pandemic, and it continues to transform even now. Edtech startups require digital communication tools like a team collaboration platform (Zoho Cliq), web conferencing and webinar solution (Zoho Meeting), and office suite (Zoho Office Suite) in order to expand their reach. State governments have also been promoting access to education, especially during the pandemic, which had further led to an increase in demand from the sector for these tools.

“One of the most common mistakes that founders make is not investing time in researching SaaS tools,” said Krishnamoorthy. “They need to look at it as a long-term investment. Decision needs to be made based on whether they can scale using the tools, and how these apps would work with each other. They also need to carefully evaluate which function needs to be handled through a SaaS tool at what time, and keep in mind that buying software applications and implementing them are two separate processes. Through Zoho for Startups, we help the founders plan their SaaS journey, ensuring they have a holistic view of their SaaS architecture.”

Epson Retains No.1 Position In The Indian Projector Market In Q1 Of FY2022

Epson, the world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions announced that it has retained its No. 1 position in the Indian Projector market for FY22 Q1 (April 2022 ~ June 2022). As per the latest report by Futuresource Consulting, Epson has captured a market share of 40.52%, selling 16,231 projectors in the country during the quarter. Epson clocked a strong growth of 54.61% over the previous quarter.

Epson was also India’s No.1 projector brand in FY2021-22 with a market share of 25.46% and has been the market leader for the last seven years. After witnessing a slowdown in the last financial year, the market is witnessing a strong rebound with demand from education & corporate segments as students return to classrooms and offices return to a level of normalcy. The home projector space is also witnessing strong growth as more consumers look to elevate their viewing and entertainment experience at home.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Harish A K, Senior General Manager - Visual Products, Epson India, said “Demand for projectors has gone up exponentially in the last few months. Education institutions and corporates are rushing to invest in classroom and meeting room technology after a lull caused by Covid. At Epson, we are thrilled to retain our no.1 position in the first quarter of FY21 and expect our growth momentum to continue. We are recognized the world over for our ability to provide an unmatched visual experience and our customers appreciate this.”

Epson attributes its success to its proprietary 3LCD technology which delivers vibrant and true-to-life images with up to 3 times higher colour brightness and a higher colour gamut. Coupled with high-quality performance, innovative features and technology advancements, Epson's most recent projectors elevate the user experience with 3LCD Reflective Laser technology and 4K for state-of-the-art home theatre projectors.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson will become carbon negative and eliminate the use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. https://global.epson.com/

About Epson India

Epson India Pvt. Ltd. was incorporated in the year 2000. Epson products address the needs of homes, businesses and commercial enterprises as those of consumers with specialized needs in India. With a commitment to providing products and services that surpass people’s expectations, Epson India today has an enviable reputation for quality and value. Headquartered in Bangalore, the company markets and supports Epson Inkjet Printers, Inkjet All-in-Ones, Point of Sale Printers, 3LCD Projectors, Scanners, Large Format Printers, Robots and Dot-Matrix Printers. In all of these categories, Epson is either the No. 1 or No. 2 brand in India and growing fast. https://www.epson.co.in/

MIVI’s Latest Duopods F50 Is Set To Revolutionise The Hearables Industry

* The F50 Duopods are made in India and come equipped with features like noise cancellation and Bluetooth 5.1

Music is often regarded as food for the soul. There is no better way to unwind after a stressful day than to listen to your favourite numbers. MIVI, India’s leading homegrown electronics company, understands this and is ready to enhance your experience of listening to music with its ‘truly Made in India’ wireless Duopods F50.

The new Duopods come with 13mm drivers offering the best-in-field sound quality. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.1, the device has a range of 10m for ultimate convenience and comes with a USB Type-C charging cable that provides super-fast charging with full charge in just 1 hour. The Duopods are available in four colors: Black, Beige, Coral, and Blue.

Further, MIVI’s Duopods provide 50 hours of playtime and help one through the most tiresome of activities. The product helps keep unwanted noises at bay with the PNC noise cancellation feature and allows one to talk to loved ones with its dual mic. All in all, the device from the leading homegrown brand is sure to offer you an immersive audio experience.

Speaking on this occasion, Midhula Devabhaktuni, Co-founder and CMO, Mivi, said,   ‘Creativity, Innovation, and Make in India - these are the core philosophies that are MIVI’s anchors. Our research and development team is constantly looking for ways in which we can better our products and meet the needs of the customer. The Duopods F50 is another step in this direction. It is equipped with the best features and is sure to provide the customer with a seamless experience. We will be launching more such devices soon.”

Priced at INR 999 for a limited period, the MIVI Duopods F50 are available at Flipkart.

About Mivi

Founded in 2016, Mivi, the brainchild of Viswanadh Kandula and Midhula Devabhaktuni, strives to take the Indian electronic gadgets industry to the next level by fulfilling the need for high-quality electronic gadgets at affordable prices in the Indian market. Mivi is a one-of-a-kind company specializing in the audio category, from TWS to sound bars, which have gone from a luxury to a necessity for everybody with a smartphone. The brand aspires to create a difference in the Indian electronics market by introducing high-quality ‘Made in India’ products coming from its Hyderabad manufacturing factory. Mivi currently has a 1500+ strong team and is looking to expand its presence PAN India – from tier 1 to tier 4 cities.

Ecom Express Launches One Of The Largest Outsourced “Grocery Fulfilment Centers” In Karnataka

~ The facility spreads across 2 lac square feet with storage capacity of 6 lac Cubic feet~ 

~The Company is in the process of setting up 5 large fulfilment centres by the end of September 2022~ 

Ecom Express Limited, a new-age technology-driven end-to-end logistics solutions provider to the e-commerce industry announced the setup of its largest fulfilment center in Karnataka which is also one of the largest outsourced single-brand e-grocery fulfilment centers in India. 

Situated in Hoskote, Bengaluru on an area of 2 lac square feet, the new fulfilment center is the second grocery facility set up by the Company in Karnataka. The new center will aid and support one of the leading e-grocery brands to deliver a wide selection of grocery products to consumers in and around Bengaluru city through its 100 hyper-local stores. With over 8 lac processing throughput per day, the newly built facility has the capacity of over 6 lac Cubic feet. It can store up to 10 million product units across categories, including daily household supplies, staples, tea, snacks and beverages, confectionery, personal care and more.  

The Indian Online Grocery Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 33.00% to reach USD26.63 billion by FY2027. The fast-changing consumer preferences, rising disposable income, new market entrants, and increased focus on expanding e-grocery business operations and adoption of attractive marketing strategies are the primary driving factors influencing the growth of the Indian online grocery market.1 Relatedly, the market expansion is fueling demand for new fulfilment/warehousing space.  

The new center is a testament to the Company’s capabilities and solutions driven approach to support and stay relevant in the growing e-grocery market and bolsters its capacity to scale and invest in infrastructure equivalent to captive establishments.  

K. Satyanarayana, Co-founder & Director, Ecom Express said, ‘’Today’s consumers are served with varied options thus placing heavy demand on e-grocery players to provide speedy fulfilment of their orders at value. This is a challenging proposition as it requires ability to manage complexities to match the demand at scale and size. The Company has built a network of fulfilment centers to cater to the growing and complex needs of customers and to be a solid partner in driving their fulfilment requirements in a much more efficient and flexible manner. We will continue to invest and expand our fulfilment centers in response to customer needs and are in the process of launching five more centers by the end of September 2022 to enable online grocery players to tap into this fast-growing market and benefit from the e-grocery boom.” 

The new center in Hoskote will create close to 1000 direct and indirect jobs with roles ranging from data entry operators, associates for pick, pack and ship, inventory managers, loaders, unloaders, QC, security, housekeeping and management staff. 

The facility operations are optimized by four state-of-the-art conveyors through a multi-level inventory structure and have various racking systems to accommodate fluctuations in demand. The center also has a vertical storage system for optimal space utilization.  

The Company’s fulfilment network facilities are designed with efficient building systems that minimize energy usage. The new center integrates multiple dimensions of sustainability such as rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment plant, and safety measures, including fire detection, prevention, and supressing system, with employee evacuation plans. 

Ecom Express’s Fulfilment Service vertical caters to B2B, B2C and e-grocery players to directly sell their products and be closer to buyers, without having to make large investments in infrastructure while providing end-to-end visibility of the operations. It caters to various sectors, including fashion, apparel, accessories, cosmetics, consumer electronics and more.  

With 54 existing fulfilment centers spread across 38 cities and total operational area of 44 lacs square feet, Ecom Express already covers major markets with its presence. Most of the Company’s fulfilment centres are strategically located sites in proximity to urban centers and 20 per cent are in Tier III and Tier IV areas. 

About Ecom Express:  

Ecom Express Limited is one of India’s leading end-to-end technologies enabled logistics solutions providers to the Indian e-commerce industry. Headquartered in Gurugram, Ecom Express was incorporated in 2012 by T. A. Krishnan, Manju Dhawan, K. Satyanarayana and Late Sanjeev Saxena with their 100+ years of cumulative experience in the Indian logistics and distribution industry. Ecom Express has its presence in all 28 states of the country and operates across 27,000+ PIN codes in India. Through its deep reach strategy, the company has the capability to deliver to 95%+ of India’s population.