Most ATMs, Bus Stands, Government Websites In Goa Not Disabled-Friendly, According To GIM-CII Statewide Audit

~The audit was conducted over a course of 7 months. 

~ The findings are presented to CII-YI for further deliberation by respective Government departments 

A majority of the ATMs in Goa aren’t disabled-friendly, neither are public bus stands or state government’s websites, especially those which deal with public utility services, according to the findings of a seven-month long survey and audit conducted by students of the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) of public utility facilities in the state from a disability perspective.  

The survey and audit is a part of the B-school’s ‘Give Goa’ initiative which has been commissioned by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Young Indians (CII-YI). The study was conducted by the students of GIM mentored by Professors V Padmanabhan, Mantasha Firoz, Arpita Amarnani and Kingshuk Sarkar 

According to the 2011 census, two percent of the population in Goa comprises persons with disabilities, and accessibility still remains a challenge in the various aspects of an individual’s day-to-day life. Therefore, addressing accessibility gaps in the public services sector is crucial to creating a more inclusive society with equal access to basic amenities. 

Explained Prof V. Padmanaban, "The ATM audit covered 100 randomly chosen cash-dispensing kiosks in rural and urban parts of Goa and the findings indicate that faulty error messages or audio cues, lack of Braille-powered ATMs, improper ramp designs and complicated transactions were major issues." The GIM-CII study has recommended that each locality should have at least one fully disabled-friendly ATM.  

Bus stands are crucial for mobility for people without access to private transportation, particularly the elderly or persons with disabilities from low income groups. The audit has revealed that the design and functionality of bus stands should meet the needs of its diverse and less privileged user base. Ten bus stands, including the busiest KTC bus stand in Panaji and the Porvorim Depot were audited. Most bus stands were found lacking in basic accessibility features due to poor construction, lack of communication channels and awareness of disability-related issues.  

The elaborate audit also identified gaps, including lack of funds for training workshops, unfilled reserved seats in Industrial Training Institutes for disabled persons and a lack of awareness among disabled students about career opportunities, leading to such individuals being relegated to back-end roles in the industry. 

Lastly, an accessibility audit of 50 public utility websites owned by the Goa government found that most were not user-friendly for persons with disabilities. Official websites of ‘Fire and Emergencies Services’ and ‘River Navigation' departments reported a score of 3.12 and 3.85 respectively making them the two most unfriendly websites for persons with disabilities.  

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) website had a score of 6.13 with complaints with regard to the photo-sensitive content which according to the audit could potentially lead to seizures in individuals prone to epilepsy. The audit has also advocated a rehaul and streamlining of the Goa Police website because of its unfriendly design and cluttered content negatively impacting individuals who are visually impaired and those with cognitive disabilities. 

The audit rated the websites on the parameters of ease of accessibility and quality of information. The study focused on the needs of people with physical or mental disabilities, visual and hearing deficiencies and the audit team identified the importance of incorporating special accessibility-friendly features into the websites.  

According to Vaikunth Dempo, immediate past chair of CII-YI and Director at Dempo Marketing Pvt Ltd, the ‘Give Goa' project was a platform for nation building activities. He says “CII-YI, the youth wing of Confederation of Indian Industries, has been working with GIM for 6-7 years, focusing on nation building, thought and youth leadership. The projects include road safety, climate change, and accessibility of public utilities. These are selected through Young Indian’s mandate. GIM student leaders ideate and generate impactful ideas. Their white papers on the selected projects are taken to the authorities for solutions and campaigns, aiding the public and relevant authorities for betterment of the country.” 

Ajit Parulekar, Director of Goa Institute of Management says that the GIM’s community engagement program aptly named the ‘Give Goa’ project, offers opportunities for holistic learning that complement the institute’s rigorous study programmes.  

“The B-school has always stayed consistent to its mission to nurture young leaders for sustainable business of the future. Ethics, values and corporate governance have been at the core of our pedagogy. The four accessibility projects are a perfect example of guiding the next generation of leaders into national building projects. The projects allow students to put their efforts and ingenuity towards brainstorming and conceptualising solutions for genuine real-world problems and thus giving the state tools to use for the betterment of society,” he says.  

Greening Enterprise Eco System- SIDBI Dedicates Mission 50000 - EV4ECO

* Strategic financial engagement to uptake EV

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), the country’s Principal financial institution for MSMEs, announced Mission 50K-EV4ECO thereby prioritising EV ecosystem development. This is pilot phase to strengthen the EV ecosystem including uptake for 2-w, 3-w and 4-w through direct and indirect lending. Detailed discussion with stakeholders has revealed that access to adequate finance including competitive rate of interest is a challenge face by MSMEs as also NBFCs, catering to EV ecosystem. On supply side banker perceived these projects as high risk. Similarly, dedicated NBFCs struggle with the high cost of funds which leads to the landed acquisition cost to the ultimate beneficiary being high. Also, there is a need to push the 3 wheelers EV segment. Mission 50K intends to attend to these challenges.

Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann, CMD, SIDBI said “In line with national mission of EV30@30 SIDBI has adopted EV as priority and by launching mission 50K- EV4ECO we intend to promote the entire EV value chain. This pilot shall be followed by scaling up support to eco system from multilaterals support. MSMEs, aggregators and other crucial actors of EV value chain have been facing challenges in convincing financial institutions to lend them. Similarly, the channelising agencies are also facing speed breakers. NBFCs are playing an important role in the enterprise growth strategy of SIDBI. They have shown willingness and ability to reach the bottom of the pyramid businesses, especially in credit deficient geographies, adoption of innovative and nimble credit delivery models and understanding of the local ecosystem. Electric vehicle financing is predominantly being done by small/ unrated NBFCs. These NBFCs have good knowledge of the EV sector. At present, it is not possible for these NBFCs to cater to all MSMEs requiring financing for an electric vehicle for their day-to-day operations or commercial use. We at SIDBI realise the need to give it a developmental push thus giving fillip to the national agenda of Carbon neutral nation”. 

Shri Sudhendu Sinha, Adviser (Infra & e-mobility), NITI Aayog said “India has set an ambitious climate change mitigation target and has committed to low-carbon growth in the energy and transport sectors. The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a critical cornerstone for transport sector decarbonization. Electric 2/3 wheelers (e-2/3Ws) offer the greatest potential for EV adoption in India, accounting for 79% of passenger road activity, and are already cost-competitive relative to conventional vehicles. To support India’s commitment to EV30@30, SIDBI taking lead in launching the Mission50K-EV4ECO scheme is a step in right direction. This shall enable access to affordable financing for electric vehicles. We look at SIDBI to prioritize the 3-wheeler segment. I am sure these feet on ground pilots shall enable quick replicability and scalability through multilateral support. With special scheme for NBFCs I am confident that mission shall kindle the appetite of BHARAT i.e rural India to start its EV transition journey. “

Under guidance of NITI Aayog, DFS, MoF and GoI, SIDBIs Mission 50K-EV4ECO intends to unlock the market by providing better financing terms and to understand other solution bouquet needed to address the above issues. This scheme is the precursor to EVOLVE scheme by SIDBI-World Bank. The pilot scheme has two components- Direct lending and Indirect lending. Under direct lending, SIDBI will directly give loans to eligible MSME’s (including aggregators, fleet operators, EV leasing companies) for the purchase of electric vehicles and develop charging infrastructure including battery swapping. The Indirect scheme targeted at NBFCs (including small unrated/ focused /emerging NBFCs actively engaged in EV financing) shall reach out to last mile by inducing access to funds as also reducing landed cost.

For more details, kindly contact nearest SIDBI office or write to us at gcfv@sidbi.in

About SIDBI:

SIDBI is the principal financial institution set up under an Act of Parliament for promotion, financing and development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector and for coordination of functions of institutions engaged in similar activities. Over the years, SIDBI has been instrumental in taking up various initiatives for the development of the MSME sector through credit and more importantly, credit plus activities.

About NITI Aayog:

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on 1 January 2015. NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs. The Government of India, in keeping with its reform agenda, constituted the NITI Aayog to replace the Planning Commission instituted in 1950. This was done to better serve the needs and aspirations of the people of India. An important evolutionary change from the past, NITI Aayog acts as the quintessential platform of the Government of India to bring States to act together in national interest, and thereby fostering Cooperative Federalism. NITI Aayog also houses ‘National Mission for Transformative Mobility & Battery Storage’ that is driving the E-Mobility all over the country.

Uber Announces 2nd Edition Of Driver Advisory Council

* 92% of surveyed driver partners laud Council’s impact: Uber

India’s first Driver Advisory Council (DAC), formed to provide gig workers a safe space to discuss issues that impact them deeply and improve their platform experience, has completed a year. The Council is a flagship initiative led by Aapti Institute, a Bengaluru-based think tank, that serves as a third-party Independent Review Board (IRB), in collaboration with Uber, with an aim to create better two-way dialogue between driver partners and the platform. 

Today, Uber along with the Aapti Institute announced the second cohort of driver partners across cars, auto-rickshaws and motorbikes, who will be part of the Council for a year. These drivers are from 6 metros including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai, and represent the interests of tens of thousands of driver partners using the Uber platform. Last year, the Council comprised 58 driver partners who were part of 3 in-person sessions and two online sessions, convened by Aapti between March 2022 and March 2023. Critical topics discussed during these meetings included earnings, product enhancements, social security, app experience, and safety, among others. 

Based on these sessions, and recommendations from Aapti Institute, Uber implemented several changes last year. As per an internal survey of 80,000 driver partners by Uber, 85% of the respondents believed that the changes had a positive impact on their driving experience and 92% drivers wanted DAC to continue.  

Aapti Institute unveiled an impact report on the learnings from the Council meetings in its inaugural year. The report highlights key changes introduced by Uber as per the IRB’s recommendations: 

Reduction in driver cancellations: The Council meetings helped better understand the issues faced by driver partners that led them to cancel rides. Subsequently, Uber made the drop-off destination and mode of payment known upfront to driver partners prior to their acceptance of the trip requests. These changes helped driver partners make an informed decision and reduced trip cancellations significantly.

Transparency in driver earnings: The Council meetings helped get an insight into reasons behind some driver partners demanding extra money or refusing online payments. Fuel prices had gone up and driver partners' earnings were impacted. Online payments were transferred to the driver partners’ accounts after almost a week. To address these issues, Uber increased fares by 12-15% in major cities to offset the fuel price increases. Uber also introduced a Daily Pay process which meant that driver partners received payments made online the following day from Monday to Thursday and on Monday for payments made from Friday to Sunday. 

Easier app-experience for driver partners: Driver partners also highlighted bugs or missing features on the Uber app such as the lack of a convenient login interface. Uber now provides a phone button on the homepage added to the driver-partner’s Uber app to call for support and displays the customer’s chosen payment method for a trip.

Commenting on the occasion, Shiva Shailendran, Director - Operations, Uber India, and South Asia, said, “The Driver Advisory Council was our sincere attempt to give gig workers a much deserved seat at the table. Over the last one year, we have deepened our engagement with driver partners and now have a better understanding of issues they face. We will continue strengthening the Council further and stay committed to providing an open, accessible, and rewarding platform for driver partners to make sustainable earnings. This is an ongoing process and the changes that happen may be big or small, but will impact driver partners positively.”

Sharing her views on the one-year milestone, Dr. Sarayu Natarajan, Founder, Aapti Institute, said, “The Driver Advisory Council (DAC) represents a unique, first-of-its kind effort in India’s platform gig economy that promotes participatory governance.  Gig workers’  participation in an independent third-party mediated forum introduces a robust and resilient  alternative framework for governance of platform work. Such an approach can unlock agency for the driver community by giving a seat at the table, for companies by involving gig workers,  and for the society at large. Participative dialogue can help generate insight on issues faced by drivers, to enable potential positive changes to regulations, as well as Uber’s policies and products.”

Driver partners that form a part of the Council are active driver partners on the Uber platform who nominate themselves after meeting certain eligibility parameters. Finally, through meetings with the IRB, the driver partners are tested on their potential to contribute to solutions to prevailing challenges. These driver partners represent their community for a year, after which the selection process is repeated. A new cohort of driver partners will be part of the Council starting this month. 

Sharing his views on his experience with the Driver Advisory Council, Sarathi Datta, a driver partner from Kolkata with over 11000 trips spread over 4 years, shared his views: “Our sessions with the Council have led to significant changes over the last few months. It must continue as the forum has tremendous potential to bring about a positive impact for gig workers on the platform, and help them feel like they are being engaged with. In coming years, the Council can be made even better with regular feedback on the impact of changes and meetings every two-weeks.”

The Driver Advisory Council is a global best practice for Uber with similar models in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Uber continues to stay committed to supporting the rights of gig workers using the Uber platform. 

About Uber 

Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 10 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. Uber is available across 125 cities in India where people can book a ride on our app across two, three and four wheel products designed for their intracity and intercity travel.

Photo Caption: L-R: Shiva Shailendran, Director - Operations, Uber India, and South Asia; Shri Rahul Bhagat, Director, Social Security Division, Ministry of Labour and Employment, GOI ; Dr. Sarayu Natarajan, Founder, Aapti Institute.

Revolutionary Launch Of Furlicks™ In India: Breaking Boundaries In Pet Nutrition

Furlicks™ launches in India with the first-ever nano-dissolving nutrition oral strips for cats and dogs.

For an innovative and effective way to give your furry friends the nutrition they need, look no further than Furlicks™! This revolutionary brand is all set to shake the pet nutrition market up with its all-natural, quick nutrient-delivery oral strips that dissolve upon contact with your pet's tongue. Each easy to consume strip contains a powerful dose of essential nutrients that are directly released into the bloodstream for quick action.

And with flavors like mixed berry, maple syrup, and more for 6 unique variants, it is a delicious upgrade from traditional pet nutrition options like capsules or syrups. Best of all, just one strip a day is all it takes to keep your pet healthy and happy.

Furlicks™ was founded keeping pet parents in mind by renowned nutritionist Mr. Avnish Chhabria. The supplements are made with no compromise on quality, flavor, or ingredients and are designed to support your pet's daily nutrition needs. Whether your pet needs help with hip and joint health, bad breath, excessive shedding of fur, gut issues or nutritional deficiencies, Furlicks™ has got you covered.

With Furlicks™, there's no guessing game about how much your pet needs. Each strip delivers precise and accurate doses of nutrition, ideal for both cats and dogs. And because they're tasty and easy to consume, they eliminate the hassle of forcing pets to take their daily supplements. Your furry friends will love the taste, and you'll love the peace of mind that comes with knowing they're getting the nutrients they need without the painful shots or uncomfortable and often inconvenient administration of capsules and tablets.

"We developed Furlicks™ because we believe that pets deserve the same all-natural, healthier options that we seek for ourselves. Our unique line of oral strips is not only tasty and easy to consume, but they also eliminate the hassle of forcing pets to take the supplements while ensuring maximum absorption with minimum dosage, via Buccal absorption  ," said Avnish Chhabria, Founder of Furlicks™.

Bringing on a new era of pet nutrition, Furlicks™ is set to become a game-changer in the pet nutrition industry, offering pet parents a reliable and high-quality supplement brand that delivers precise nutrition in a convenient and tasty way. So why settle for less when you can give your furry friend the gift of health and happiness with Furlicks™ today.

About Furlicks™:

Furlicks™, an innovative and revolutionary Pet Nutrition brand in India, was created with the aim of providing the best daily nutrition support to fur mates. All the products are all-natural, fast & effective, and very easy to use for fresh breath, promoting calming, improving gut health, maintaining healthy skin and coat, providing multivitamins, and supporting hip and joint health. To know more, visit: https://furlicks.com/.

Shiprocket Forms Strategic Alliance With BillDesk To Power Payments For Its One-Click Checkout Solution

Shiprocket, India’s leading e-commerce enablement platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with the leading digital payments platform BillDesk to power payments on their one-click checkout solution. The consolidated offering combines the technological and logistical capabilities of Shiprocket, and the industry-leading payments experience of BillDesk to provide a seamless one-click checkout experience for D2C merchants in India. 

Through this strategic partnership, Shiprocket will provide its merchants with a world-class payment experience by leveraging BillDesk's extensive experience in processing payments across all payment methods. The partnership also allows BillDesk to access Shiprocket’s expansive D2C network and unlock opportunities in the massive $20 billion market, which is growing at a healthy rate of over 25%annually.

Speaking on the partnership Saahil Goel, Co-founder & CEO, Shiprocket said, “We are excited to partner with BillDesk to enable a better one-click-checkout experience for our merchants. With the rise in D2C commerce in India, quick checkout solutions are going to provide a great advantage to merchants in enabling a seamless consumer experience. This partnership will enable us to further our mission of empowering businesses and help us provide an all-encompassing and compelling offering to them.”

Ajay Kaushal, Co-founder, BillDesk said “The integration of BillDesk digital payments solutions with Shiprocket’s one-click-checkout technology will drive tremendous value for merchants in India as they scale their digital businesses. This partnership will enable businesses to use a robust, secure platform with multiple payment methods like UPI, cards, net-banking, etc. and deliver a smooth payment experience on their D2C channels.”

For the merchants, the partnership offers a comprehensive solution with multiple complementing functionalities integrated into a single offering. The solution enables merchants to provide all payment methods to their buyers through Shiprocket’s one-click checkout solution, including UPI, Credit Card/Debit Card, Net banking, Wallets, and consumer credit. The authentication protocols for verification of customers will help merchants in eliminating fake orders, and additional features like address pre-fill and delivery date guarantee will improve the customer experience altogether. It also provides merchants with access to dashboard tools, through which they will have complete control over refunds, settlements, payment method analytics etc. Merchants can leverage BillDesk's secure solutions, which are relied upon by leading businesses in India as their scale on their digital payments acceptance.

About Shiprocket

Shiprocket is India’s largest eCommerce enablement platform on a mission to empower the businesses of Bharat to scale their ventures by unleashing the true power of eCommerce. The platform helps the sellers at every step of their eCommerce journey, creating an operating system for direct commerce. Their stack of tech integrations enables shipping, fulfillment, customer communication and marketing tools as well as providers for SMEs, D2C retailers, and social commerce retailers in India. 

Launched in 2017, Shiprocket is on a mission to create a seamless logistics data platform that connects retailers, carriers, and consumers across national and international locations. Shiprocket provides a technology stack to help retailers integrate their shopping websites on Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, Zoho, and others with the platform’s multi-carrier API to manage orders, prints, and shipping labels. It also avails tracking information from multiple providers including managing Cash on Delivery (COD) orders and payment reconciliation. Shiprocket also offers state-of-the-art fulfillment solutions with more than 45 warehouses located across India. The technology stack provides a robust post-purchase experience to consumers resulting in higher engagement and lower RTO (failed deliveries). With 25+ courier partners on board, the brand permits pan-India as well as international shipping deliveries. Its shipping solutions are available across 24,000+ pin codes within India and 220 countries and territories worldwide.

About BillDesk

BillDesk is the preferred digital payment solutions partner for businesses in India. For over a decade, BillDesk has been driving electronic payments and digital commerce. BillDesk technology and solutions continue to make consumer electronic payments easy and reliable and help businesses, small and large, to accelerate their growth and digital transformation. BillDesk enabled over INR 10 trillion of electronic payments in 2022.

Disney Star Breaks Television Viewership Records For Tata IPL 2023

* 30.7 crore viewers tuned in to Live Broadcast of the first 10 matches (8 days) – 2nd highest ever in IPL history*

* 6230 Crore minutes of Watch-time clocked for first 10 matches – 2nd highest ever in IPL history*

* Peak Concurrency (viewers watching at the same time) on TV at 5.6 Crore for the Opening match.

Disney Star, the official television broadcaster of TATA IPL 2023, has clocked an astounding 6230 crore minutes of watch time for the opening 10 matches. With a cumulative reach of 30.7 crore viewers for the first 10 matches, the broadcaster has garnered 23% more viewers compared to the previous IPL edition. This reach happens to be the second-highest ever in IPL history*. Disney Star has demonstrated its commitment to delivering an uninterrupted and seamless viewing experience with its fan-first approach, creating a compelling, engaging, and interactive product. The TVR among affluent male urban sports audiences has grown by almost 25% in comparison to the last edition.

Sanjog Gupta, Head - Sports, Disney Star, said, “We are elated with the overwhelming response to Disney Star's broadcast of Tata IPL 2023. Following on from a great opening, viewing figures continue to break records registering the 2nd highest reach and watch-time for the first 10 matches in IPL history (excluding the Covid period). This is a testament to the relentless effort and investment by Disney Star in growing Cricket fandom through its compelling marketing campaigns, world-class coverage, and enhanced storytelling. We are grateful for the continued love and support Star Sports receives from fans as their preferred destination. The peak concurrency on TV for the opening match of 5.6 Cr - the highest ever in IPL history (excluding Covid times) - demonstrates the power of IPL combined with Star Sports in aggregating viewers at the same time."

Star Sports has provided viewers and fans with an unmatched viewing experience, free of latency issues and an uninterrupted feed, along with superior audio-visual quality. The broadcaster has introduced the latest technological advancements, including Dolby Atmos audio, interactive features with Airtel Digital TV and Tata Play, an ambience feed, live subtitling, and enhanced technology like Holobox, Traxis, and Hawkeye 4K Cam, to transform households into mini-stadiums providing every second of the high-octane action live to the television screens. As part of its #MySocietyStadium initiative, legends of the game, who are part of the broadcaster’s commentary panel, have been joining fans for match screenings to transform society into a stadium.

Star Sports has been at the forefront of fuelling fandom for sports. Initiatives like creating region-specific feeds in nine languages, a decorated ‘Star Cast’ comprising of world-class former cricketers, on-ground experiences like the ‘Fan Bus’, the launch of the largest school Cricket quiz, ‘The Incredible League Quiz’, among others have generated tremendous response and ensured that the focus remains on television during the tournament. ‘Ask Star’ returns in a new avatar where fans can pose to commentators, questions that they always wanted to know about, giving another opportunity for fans to join the live broadcast.

The ‘Shor On, Game On!’ campaign by Star Sports generated significant excitement and support before the tournament. The campaign captures fans' passion, excitement, and togetherness, driving their favourite cricketers to achieve incredible moments on the field.

Star Sports is thrilled with the promising viewership numbers on the opening day and opening week of the tournament and remains committed to providing fans with a host of engaging content that brings them closer to the marquee tournament. For the opening match, the broadcaster witnessed an enormous 31% growth in TV ratings along with a growth of 20% in reach compared to last season. Additionally, Tata IPL on Star Sports delivered 14 crore viewers on opening day with a peak concurrency of 5.6 crores and an engagement of 76 minutes. Star Sports is optimistic that its efforts will continue to keep fans glued to their TV screens and create an unforgettable viewing experience that celebrates the spirit of the TATA IPL 2023.

All BARC data for 2+ U+R- Disney Star Network + OOH for Live Broadcast

*: Other than IPL Editions in Covid Years

Cosmo Films Set To Exhibit Its Product Range At Four Major Trade Shows

* The company will exhibit at Labelexpo Mexico, Visual Impact, Interpack, and FESPA highlighting its latest product offerings and industry-leading innovations.

Cosmo Films, a global leader in speciality films has announced its participation in four prominent trade shows in the label and packaging industry. The company will exhibit at LabelExpo Mexico from 26-28 April 2023, Visual Impact from 3-5 May 2023, Interpack from 4-10 May 2023 and FESPA from 23-26 May 2023 highlighting its latest product offerings and industry-leading innovations. 

Sharing his thoughts on the same, Mr. Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo First Limited said, “Being innovation-led, we have developed superior-quality and innovative films that fulfill the evolving needs of our clients. Participating in LabelExpo Mexico, Visual Impact, Interpack, and FESPA is of immense importance to us, as it enables us to engage with customers and industry experts in these regions. Our involvement in these events reinforces our commitment to providing cutting-edge and environment-friendly solutions to our customers.”

Cosmo Films will showcase its extensive range of speciality packaging, label, lamination, synthetic paper, promotional films and industrial films along with Cosmo Plastech (Rigid Containers) and Cosmo Sunshield (Window Films) for various applications in these exhibitions. During the exhibition, Cosmo Films' team of professionals will be present to discuss personalized packaging alternatives and address inquiries from visitors and delegates. The company aims to leverage these exhibitions to foster new collaborations and partnerships, exchange industry knowledge, and gain a deeper understanding of customers' requirements to deliver the most effective and innovative packaging solutions. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, Cosmo Films has emerged as a preferred partner for several leading brands across the globe.

About Cosmo Films:

Cosmo Films is a global leader in specialty films for packaging, lamination, labeling and synthetic paper. With engineering of innovative products and sustainability solutions, Cosmo Films over the years has been partnering with worlds’ leading F&B and personal care brands and packaging & printing converters to enhance the end consumer experience.  With manufacturing units in India & Korea and warehousing in different parts of the world, the company has been at the forefront of developing customer-centric solutions to deliver the finest product and service experience, backed by innovation, people, and processes.

About Cosmo First Limited:

Founded in 1981, Cosmo First today has a presence across 100+ countries around the globe. Cosmo First is a global leader in specialty films and an emerging player in specialty chemicals (Masterbatches, Adhesive, Coating & Textile chemicals) along with the digital-first Omni channel Pet care business under the brand name ‘Zigly’.