ACC Wins Three NSCI Awards For Its Outstanding Achievements At Thondebhavi, Jamul And Tikaria Units

*         ACC receives the prestigious NSCI Safety Award for 2022 for putting employee safety first at all times and safeguarding their well-being.

*        ACC received three awards: third-level Safety Award ‘Suraksha Puraskar’, the fourth-level Safety Award ‘Prashansa Patra’, and a Certificate of Appreciation for ensuring the safety and health of its employees working in the manufacturing sector.

ACC Limited, the building and material company of Adani Cement and part of Adani Group, has been honoured with three prestigious awards by the National Safety Council of India (NSCI) for its outstanding achievements in occupational health and safety (OHS) at the SHE CON-2023, the 13th National Conference & Expo on 17th March 2023.

The company has been recognized for its commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for its employees, implementing best practices in occupational health and safety, and demonstrating exemplary leadership in the industry. The Company’s Thondebhavi unit in Karnataka received the third-level Safety Award ‘Suraksha Puraskar’, Certificate along with a bronze trophy for effectively implementing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and received the fourth-level Safety Award ‘Prashansa Patra’ Certificate for implementing safety measures for its employees at Jamul unit in Chhattisgarh. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to the Tikaria unit in Uttar Pradesh for adopting successful safety measures.

Mr. Ajay Kapur, CEO, Cement Business said, "We are honored to have been recognized by the NSCI with three prestigious awards for our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, and we are proud to be recognized for our efforts. With a strong emphasis on occupational health and safety, we have a robust safety management system in place.”

The NSCI awards are a validation of the Company’s efforts in creating a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of occupational health and safety in the industry.

NSE Cautions Investors Against 'Dabba' Trading In The Market

It has been brought to the notice of the Exchange that entities named “Shri Parasnath Commodity Private Limited”, “Shri Parasnath Bullion Private Limited” and “Faary Tale Trading Private Limited” operating with numbers 9311846594, 8178244970, 9354777452, 9911454997, 8076002410, 011- 43037399, 011- 61331024, 011- 61331028, 011-41320191 with telegram channel named “parasnathcommodity”, are providing dabba/illegal trading with guaranteed returns.

Investors are cautioned and advised not to subscribe to any such scheme/product offered by any entities offering indicative/assured/guaranteed returns in the stock market as the same is prohibited by law. It may also be noted that these entities are not registered either as a member or authorized person of any registered member of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. A police complaint has been lodged in this regard.

In terms of Sections 23(1) of Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA), any entity/person who contravenes sections 13, 16, 17 or 19 of the SCRA shall be prosecuted and on conviction, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years or with the fine up to twenty-five crores or with both. As per Section 25 of SCRA, offences punishable under section 23 are cognizable offences within the meaning of Code of Criminal Procedure,1973 and as such can be investigated by state law enforcement authorities also. In addition to being violative of the securities laws, dabba trading also falls within the purview of Section 406,420 and Section 120-B of Indian Penal Code, 1870.

Investors are cautioned and advised NOT to trade on such illegal trading platforms. Participation in such illegal platforms is at the investor’s own risk, cost and consequences as such illegal trading platforms are neither approved nor endorsed by the Exchange.

The investors may note that for any kind of disputes relating to such prohibited schemes none of the following recourses will be available to investors:

1.         Benefits of investor protection under Exchange's Jurisdiction

2.         Exchange dispute resolution mechanism

3.         Investor grievance redressal mechanism administered by Exchange

Investors are advised to take note of the above.

*Issued in interest of investors*

About National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE):

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is the world’s largest derivatives exchange by trading volume (contracts) as per the statistics maintained by Futures Industry Association (FIA) for calendar year 2022. NSE is ranked 3rd in the world in the cash equities by number of trades as per the statistics maintained by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) for calendar year 2022. NSE was the first exchange in India to implement electronic or screen-based trading. It began operations in 1994 and is ranked as the largest stock exchange in India in terms of total and average daily turnover for equity shares every year since 1995, based on SEBI data. NSE has a fully integrated business model comprising exchange listings, trading services, clearing and settlement services, indices, market data feeds, technology solutions and financial education offerings. NSE also oversees compliance by trading, clearing members and listed companies with the rules and regulations of SEBI and the exchange. NSE is a pioneer in technology and ensures the reliability and performance of its systems through a culture of innovation and investment in technology.

For more information, visit: www.nseindia.com

SASTRA University Partners With J.K. Shah Classes For B.Com Course Along With CA Coaching

SASTRA University is collaborating with J.K. Shah Classes, part of Veranda Learning Solutions Limited (“Veranda”), a public listed Education company (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA) to launch Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) Online course with CA coaching. The three-year degree program will be offered Online. The B. Com course will be fully online, while the CA coaching will be available via a hybrid model comprising of online and offline modules.

This course is designed to help students understand business laws, accounting, costing and gain insights on corporate governance.  J.K. Shah Classes has been CA aspirants’ go-to coaching centre for the last four decades. “This course will be taught by the seasoned faculty of J.K. Shah Classes. We believe this course will open doors for students in the field of commerce and financial accounting,” said Vishal Shah, COO, JK Shah Classes. Aditya Malik, CEO of Veranda Higher ED, believes the course will enable students to face the modern-day challenges. “One on hand we have a reputed institution such as SASTRA University, and on the other J.K. Shah Classes who are pioneers in CA coaching. I am certain that our students are going to benefit from this course,” said Aditya.

Dr. S. Vaidhyasubramaniam, Vice Chancellor of SASTRA University is pleased to be teaming up with J.K. Shah Classes. “We are very happy to be associated with J.K. Shah Classes. We are confident that this integrated course will add value for the students and take their careers to great heights,” Dr. S. Vaidhyasubramaniam said.

About J.K. Shah Classes

Having started its operations in 1983 by Professor JK Shah, the institute has, over the years, become synonymous with success and top-quality coaching. Professor JK Shah has been instrumental in coaching thousands of Chartered Accountant (CA) aspirants. JKSC began just as a class for Costing subject to CA Final Students but has gone to expand its offerings and is today a pioneer in the field of coaching Commerce aspirants for professional courses such as CA, CS, CMA, CFA, 11th and 12th coaching for Maharashtra state board, CBSE and ISC and much more. Over 70,000 students enrol in JKSC each year.

About SASTRA University

SASTRA had a humble beginning in 1984 and is today a deemed university offering undergraduate, postgraduate & doctoral programmes in Engineering, Management, Law, Sciences, Humanities and Education. SASTRA’s teaching programmes are complemented by research engagements, consultancy assignments, training and extension activities. It had been re-accredited by NAAC (fourth cycle) with a maximum grade of ‘A++’ (3.76/4.00) and is a Category I Institution based on the UGC’s categorization of Universities for Graded Autonomy Regulations, 2018.

About Veranda Learning Solutions

Founded in 2018, by the Kalpathi AGS Group - Veranda Learning Solutions is a public listed education technology company that offers a bouquet of training programs for competitive exam preparation, including State Public Service Commission, Banking, Insurance, Railways, IAS, and CA, as well as a slew of professional skilling and upskilling programmes.  Veranda Learning Solutions’ platform combines technology, processes, and methodologies to provide high-quality, in-depth, personalised learning opportunities and content to learners across the country. Dedicated to creating an impact on students and delivering successful academic outcomes, Veranda adopts a multi-modal delivery system backed by a rigorous and disciplined learning framework. The company provides services through its subsidiaries: Veranda RACE, Veranda IAS, Edureka – the customer facing brand of Brain4ce Education Solutions, Veranda HigherEd and Edureka Learning Centre. Veranda Learning has forayed into high-demand financial courses such as Chartered Accountancy through its partnership with India’s premier CA test-preparation institute, J. K. Shah Classes.

Shoppers Stop Launches “U R You: Plus Size Fashion For Men & Women”

Shoppers Stop, India’s leading fashion and beauty omni-channel destination, is breaking barriers with the launch of ‘U R You’, an exclusive fashion brand that offers trendy clothes to plus-sized men and women. This move is in line with strengthening their Private Brands; a key strategic pillar of growth.  

Shoppers Stop recognizes that every person deserves to feel confident and stylish. ‘U R You’ is a modern fashion brand that aims to become the go-to brand for plus-size customers offering sizes from 2 XL to 7 XL. It offers a range of great quality, trendy and stylish ethnic, casual and formal fashion. With this exclusive brand, Shoppers Stop has sought to break down stereotypes and challenge the notion that fashion is limited to a specific size of apparel.  

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Venu Nair, Customer Care Associate MD and CEO at Shoppers Stop Ltd said, “Launch of U R You is not only in line with Private Brands being the strategic pillar of growth but also our purpose of inspiring our customers to look good and feel confident by fulfilling their lifestyle choices. There are very few brands that offer trendy fashion with larger sizes. U R You is set to fill this void with a stylish, affordable fashion collection.” 

Plus size shoppers face more challenges than most when it comes to finding clothes that fit them well.   Look no further as U R You offers quality, trendy clothing that our fashion-forward customers would love. 

Availability: Select Shoppers Stop stores and www.shoppersstop.com 

FADA Releases March’23 Vehicle Retail Data For The State of Karnataka

March’23 Retails 

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released Vehicle Retail Data for March’23 for the State of Karnataka.  

Commenting on how March’23 performed, FADA Karnataka State Chairperson, Mr Dharma Teja G said, 

 “The month of March has continued the good start Karnataka has had to the calendar year 2023 for Auto retail. All the categories barring tractors have seen a strong growth with 2 W at 14%, PV at 29% , 3W at 137% , and CV at 19%”  

Indkal Technologies Announces The Launch Of Acer Lage Appliances

Indkal Technologies announced the launch of their highly anticipated line of Acer large appliances in India, beginning with its premium Air Conditioners and Washing Machines. The company also announced the launch of its premium W series QLED Smart TV models, along with two large sized televisions in 65 inches and 75 inches further strengthening its smart television range. The new range of Air Conditioners and Washing Machines will be available across online and offline channels.

The upcoming range of Acer large appliances will be available across two series: Quad and Halo. The Quad series Air Conditioners and Washing Machines will be feature-rich yet available at affordable prices, while the Halo series Acer Air Conditioners and Washing Machines will cater to customers who are looking for top-of-the-line products with premium features and services.

Air Conditioners will be available in three split variants of 1.0 ton, 1.5 ton, and 2.0 ton in Quad and Halo series with many high-end features like the Super Chill Mode, InverterTec, 4-Way Convertible, AiSense and many other features. The split type will be available at a special limited-time launch price of INR 27,999. Acer Washing machines will be available in 6.5 Kg, 7.0 Kg, 7.5 Kg, and 8.0 Kg capacities and will again sport some premium functionalities such as CareTec Wash, Built-in Heater, AiSense and will be starting from INR 13,499 for a limited-time promotional price at launch. Both the ranges in Air Conditioners and Washing Machines will be available at both e-commerce and offline retail from 08 April onwards.

Acer Halo series Air Conditioners and Washing Machines, which are the high-end flagship products will come with an industry-leading warranty and service terms to customers as a highlight of quality and reliability and will only be retailed through selected channels and strategic partners.

Jade Zhou, Vice President, Acer Incorporated said, “We are very excited to extend our partnership with Indkal Technologies to large appliances.  Indkal has developed a compelling line-up of Air Conditioners and Washing Machines that include innovative features and technology; yet are easy to use and provide great value to users.  These products are an excellent example of breaking the barrier between people and technology.”

Commenting on the launch, Anand Dubey, CEO, Indkal Technologies said, “Since introducing Acer televisions in India in 2021, we have received an overwhelming response from our customers and that has enhanced our expectations from the Acer large appliances business. Indian consumer of electronics and appliances has progressively become more conscious about the value derivation from the product, both in terms of quality and features. This phenomenon makes us very excited as it plays into our strength of building great product-market fit with focus on offerings which are high on technology, loaded with category defining features, and most importantly have superior build and design quality.”

Atul Lall, Managing Director, Dixon Technologies, expressed his excitement as the strategic manufacturing partner for Acer Televisions and Washing Machines. “Dixon Technologies is thrilled to work with Indkal Technologies as the manufacturing partner for Acer Televisions and Washing Machines. Indkal’s uncompromising pursuit of delivering cutting edge and innovative products in the Acer brand with top-notch quality aligns perfectly with ours. We are excited about the launch and look forward to extending this partnership to more products in the future.”

Daljit Singh, Managing Director, Amber Enterprises said, “We thank Indkal for selecting Amber as their partner for Air Conditioners. We are excited to work with Indkal Technologies as the manufacturing partner and see a great opportunity in delivering the best energy-efficient and innovative products in the Acer brand.”

Digital Suraksha Summit: How Meta Is Creating An Open And Safe internet

Keeping youth and women safe on our apps has always been our priority. Over the past several years, we’ve developed several tools and taken various initiatives to provide a safer online experience for teens and families. On Safer Internet Day 2023, we launched the first phase of our #DigitalSuraksha campaign. We took another step forward in our endeavor to create a safer and inclusive internet by hosting our Digital Suraksha Summit. The summit was attended by Smriti Z Irani, Honourable Minister for Women and Child Development along with various creators, psychologists, educators, CSO partners and members of parenting communities. We also announced a new platform Take It Down, created by National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) with Meta’s support, to help young people tackle the issues of non-consensual intimate images. 

During the summit, Smriti Irani participated in a fireside chat with Antigone Davis, Meta’s Vice President Global Head of Safety and Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President for Meta in India.  

It is important that companies like Meta align with the government’s vision to keep people, especially women and youth, safe online. I would urge them to expand this important discussion to smaller cities of India – ensuring women and youth from every corner of the country feel safe to express themselves online and reap the benefits of the digital revolution that is sweeping the country today. I would also encourage companies like Meta to come forward and partner with the government agencies directly and responsibly on issues of women and child safety and mental health.

Smriti Z Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development

Take It Down Tackles Non-Consensual Images of Young People

As part of Meta’s support to NCMEC, Take It Down will soon be available in Hindi and several other Indian languages. Take It Down is a new platform to prevent young people’s intimate images from being posted online in the future. 

When someone is subjected to the spread of their non-consensual images, their experience online can be scary and overwhelming. This can be even more traumatizing for young people when someone tries to misuse those images. To battle this issue and take back control of their intimate images, young people can go to TakeitDown.NCMEC.org to submit a case that will proactively search for their intimate images on participating apps. 

The platform allows people to only submit a hash — rather than the intimate image or video itself — to NCMEC. Hashing turns images or videos into a coded form that can no longer be viewed, producing hashes that are secure digital fingerprints. Once the hash is generated, we can use those hashes to find any copies or the images or videos, take them down and prevent them from being posted on our apps in the future. 

Keeping women and teens safe online is an industry-wide challenge, and we are committed to being a part of the solution. We take comprehensive steps to ensure the safety of women and teens not just on our platform, but online. We have policies and technology in place to safeguard women and teens, we offer tools to users, like blocking, comment filters and reporting. We also offer industry-leading resources developed with experts, and we helped found and support both StopNCII.org and NCMEC’s Take It Down — two programs that help adults and teens prevent the non-consensual sharing of intimate images not only on our platform but on all participating companies’ platforms.

Antigone Davis, Vice President, Global Head of Safety, Meta

Enabling Free and Safe Expression with Tools and Partnerships  

As more youth take to our platforms to express themselves, we have partnered with Ministry of Women and Child Development to launch the #AmritGeneration campaign, which will encourage young people, many of whom are aspiring creators, to freely express their vision for the future. 

Meta remains committed to driving digital inclusion in India through various programs and initiatives. Today, millions of women-led businesses and teens use our apps to express their authentic selves. For these women and teens to continue experiencing a platform that is enabling and empowering, there is a need to make online spaces safer. We are committed to building tools and resources that will make our apps and the internet more safe and inclusive.

Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President & Head (India), Meta

Over the years, we have launched several tools while building various age-appropriate measures and tools to ensure young people, women, parents and children continue to feel safe online. We now default teens under 18 into private accounts when they first  join Facebook and Instagram. We launched a Family Centre to access supervision tools which contains educational resources curated by leading youth as safety, privacy and well-being experts for parents and guardians. Teens can restrict unwanted interactions on their accounts which hides comments on their posts from a person that has been restricted. 

And we’ve partnered with third-party experts to keep people safe:

·       G20 Stay Safe Online campaign with MeitY: We have created various assets and resources on online safety in more than five Indian languages. These resources have already reached more than 11 million people across India. 

·       Delhi Police:  We provide digital literacy to 10,000 students and youth across various schools and colleges. 

·       UnGap: In partnership with Yuvaa, UnGap encourages parents and teens to have more meaningful conversations around online safety and wellbeing. The campaign has reached more than 44 million people. 

·       Digital Nagrik Pledge :Building on our partnership with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), we provide a digital citizenship course to 10 million students and 1 million teachers. So far, more than 15,000 people in India have taken a pledge to become responsible digital citizens (Nagriks).