Contentstack Showcases First-Ever Fully Automated Composable Digital Experience Platform

* Equipping enterprise customers with industry-leading solutions, training and certifications to accelerate composable digital experience journeys and digital-first business outcomes

Contentstack, the composable digital experience platform (DXP) category leader and pioneer, today announced at ContentCon, the company’s second-annual users’ conference, the general availability of Contentstack Launch, plus the launch of Contentstack Academy and the Go Composable resource site. The new offerings will help organizations accelerate the adoption of composable digital technologies to drive digital transformation strategies and positive business outcomes.

Contentstack Launch

Contentstack announced the general availability of Contentstack Launch,  the first-of-its-kind, integrated front-end hosting service, enabling customers to build and push front-end code live with just a few clicks. Integrated with the Contentstack headless CMS, Contentstack now delivers a fully automated Composable DXP experience, providing a seamless digital experience creation process from code to presentation. The company demonstrated onstage the creation and launch of a fully composable digital experience from back-end code and APIs to front-end web site, performed and automated through a simple set of steps and clicks. The demonstration highlighted a dramatic gain in speed and simplicity, addressing the shortcomings of legacy digital experience suites while significantly simplifying the complexities of open, composable architectures.

Contentstack Academy

Contentstack also announced the new Contentstack Academy, a training and certification platform designed to empower composable digital experience developers, content creators and digital marketing practitioners. The Contentstack Academy comprises a rich library of on-demand courses and learning modules, ranging from Contentstack platform fundamentals to advanced development techniques.

Through the Academy, customers and partners will have access to predefined guided learning paths and certifications – available during the second quarter of this year – designed so teams can quickly and confidently master the design and implementation fundamentals underlying composable digital architectures and experience creation.

Additionally, the Academy will soon provide a detailed Product Knowledge Base to easily and quickly answer user-level questions. Combined with a sample app, learners will be able to acquire practical knowledge while gaining hands-on experience with the Contentstack platform.

Go Composable Resource Site

Additionally, Contentstack unveiled a new Go Composable resource site to educate executives, digital content professionals and developers about the power and value of adopting composable digital experience architectures and solutions. The resource site features educational content to provide an enterprise guide to adopting composable technologies and strategies to make the creation of exceptional digital customer experiences easier.

“Across industries, business and technical leaders alike are re-evaluating their digital experience investments to remain competitive in the growing digital-first economy,” said Neha Sampat, Founder and CEO of Contentstack. “Our latest announcements demonstrate our renewed commitment to provide market-leading composable DXP technology. Taking this a step further, we deliver the training and certification resources to ensure brands can develop expertise and achieve composable success at any scale.”

About Contentstack

Contentstack – the leading Composable Digital Experience Platform (DXP) provider  – empowers marketers and developers to deliver digital experiences at the speed of their imagination. Companies such as ASICS, Chase, Express, Holiday Inn, Icelandair, Mattel, McDonald's, Mitsubishi, Riot Games and Shell trust Contentstack to power their most critical content experiences with uncompromising scale and dependability. Famous for its Care without Compromise™, Contentstack has achieved the industry's highest customer satisfaction rating. Contentstack is also a founding member of the MACH Alliance, setting the industry agenda for open and composable technology that is Microservices-based, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, and Headless. Learn more at http://www.contentstack.com.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Promotes Healthy Living By Providing Communities In Karnataka With Access To Clean Drinking Water

*    Sets-up three water purification units in Ramanagara and Mandya districts in Karnataka

*    Installed a total of 46 units to cater to the drinking water requirements benefitting

*      3,10,870 individuals covering 285 villages across India

In line with its sustained commitment towards its mission to enhance health, and improve the standard of living among local communities, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the handing over of three community-based water purification units, the first unit in Chikkamaskal, Sregiripura Grama Panchayat, second in Bestarapalya, Hanchikuppe Grama Panchayat, Magadi Taluk, Ramanagara District and third in Keelara,  Keelara Grama Panchayat, Mandya Taluk, Mandya District. These drinking water units serve as important lifeline for the local communities, providing access to safe and clean drinking water.

Each one of the newly set up units are capable of purifying 1000 litres per hour using a 6-stage purification and a real-time water monitoring system that will provide data on Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and PH value. In addition, the installed units are equipped with solar system, power backup and wastewater management mechanism to ensure efficient water dispensing while minimizing energy consumption. To ensure proper functioning of the unit, TKM has entered into a 15-years maintenance agreement with an agency to ensure availability of drinking water to the beneficiaries and sustainability of the initiative. TKM's collaboration with local Grama Panchayats and the community has been instrumental in the successful implementation of such initiatives, fostering a sense of ownership and collective responsibility.

The installed three drinking water units will benefit over 30,000 individuals covering 18 villages in Ramanagara and Mandya districts. Cumulatively, TKM has so far installed 46 water units till date benefiting over 3.1 lakh individuals, spanning across 285 villages in India. This milestone achievement reflects the organization's commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of community members, thereby contributing to their overall socio-economic development.

Speaking on the initiative, Mr Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President, CA&G, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said "Proper access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water is a priority issue, especially in India's semi-urban and rural areas. At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, we recognize this pressing challenge and are committed to providing clean and safe drinking water through the installation of water purification units, with the invaluable support from the local community and authorities. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all those involved for giving us this unique opportunity to serve and make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and communities in need. “

Since 2001, CSR has remained an integral part of TKM's philosophy. With a strong emphasis on scalability and sustainability, TKM and its employees voluntarily undertake various initiatives. These activities are centred around five key thematic areas: Education, Environment, Health & Hygiene, Road Safety, and Skill Development. TKM's CSR initiatives are carefully aligned with the needs of the communities and national priorities, ensuring a meaningful and impactful contribution to society.

Matrimony Reports Q4 Billing Growth Of 8.6% q/q And 5.1% y/y ; Full Year Billing Growth Of 5.4%

Matrimony.com Limited, the leading online matrimony company, announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and year end as of March 31, 2023, as approved by its board of directors. 

Murugavel Janakiraman, Chairman and Managing Director said, “We improved on the quarter on quarter momentum.  With our on-going initiatives, we expect to have a good start in the coming year along with accelerating profits”. 

Key financial highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 

Consolidated 

Billing at Rs 121 crores (growth of 8.6% q/q and 5.1% y/y) 

Revenue at Rs 114.5 crores (growth of 3.7% q/q and 3.6% y/y) 

Profit After Tax (PAT) at Rs 11.4 crores (decline of 1.7% q/q and 2.6% y/y) 

Matchmaking 

Billing at Rs 117.6 crores (growth of 8.6% q/q and 3.9% y/y) 

Revenue at Rs 111.6 crores (growth of 3.6% q/q and 2.3% y/y) 

Added 2.62 lakhs paid subscriptions during the quarter (growth of 9.9% q/q and 11.8% y/y) 

Key financial highlights for the year ended March 31, 2023 

Consolidated 

Billing at Rs 458 crores (growth of 5.4%) 

Revenue at Rs 455.8 crores (growth of 4.9%) 

Profit After Tax (PAT) at Rs 46.7 crores (decline of 12.9%) 

Matchmaking 

Billing at Rs 447 crores (growth of 3.9%) 

Revenue at Rs 446 crores (growth of 3.6%) 

Added 9.94 lakhs paid subscriptions during the year (growth of 11.1%) 

Other highlights 

Launched Success Fee based matchmaking for Elite Matrimony, where customers can avail services for a minimal service charge. 

Matrimony.com won an Award from CNBC-TV18 under “Masters of Risk – Service Sector, Small Cap category”. 

Launched Jodii “Free for Women” campaign where women can access premium features for free (for first 10 contacts). 

Launched India’s first AI based marketing campaign using ChatGPT & Midjourney on Valentine’s Day, which gained significant traction thanks to its impactful message. 

Announcements 

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 9, 2023, have recommended a final dividend of 100% (Rs 5 per equity share of par value of Rs 5 each), subject to the approval of the Shareholders. 

Kansai Nerolac Paints Announces Results For Q4 2023 & FY 2022-2023

Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL), one of the leading Paint companies in India at the Board meeting announced its audited results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2023.  

For the quarter, the company earned Net revenue from operations of Rs. 1605 Crores, a growth of 13.6 % over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. For the year, the company earned Net Revenue from operations of Rs. 7081 Crores a growth of 19.0 % over the corresponding period of the previous year.  

EBIDTA was at Rs. 153 Crores, a growth of 83.8 % over Q4 of 2021-22. PAT was at Rs. 94 Crore, a growth of 283.2 % over Q4 of 2021-22. For the year period EBITDA was at Rs. 794 Crores, a growth of 22.6 % over previous year. PAT for the year was Rs 486 Crores, a growth of 29.9 % over previous year. 

The Board has recommended a dividend of   270 % Rs 2.70 per share) for the financial year ended March 31, 2023, as compared to total dividend of 225% Rs 2.25 per share) of the previous year.  

The Board has considered and approved Issue of 1 Bonus Equity shares of face value Rs 1 each against 2 equity share of face value Rs 1 each. This is subject to shareholders’ approval. 

Commenting on the results, Mr. Anuj Jain, Managing Director, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd said, “During the quarter all businesses have done well. Though raw material prices have softened, for the year, inflation is still positive. Judicious cost management efforts were continued. This along with various initiatives undertaken in previous quarters have led to the gross margins improving both over the corresponding quarter last year and sequentially. The company continued with growth initiatives in Decorative and Performance coating. These initiatives which are in the area of feet on street, digital interventions, influencer outreach, new product launches, approvals, and projects have gathered momentum. The results are encouraging, and these initiatives are being expanded to more cities. Looking forward demand is expected to remain healthy in the near term.” 

Outlook of Indian Paint Industry: 

The size of domestic paint industry is estimated at around Rs. 70000 crores as of March 2023. The good growth in infrastructure, core sector as well as automobile and real estate is likely to have a positive effect on the overall demand of paint for the industry in the long run. 

Emirates SkyCargo To Double Its Capacity In Next Decade

* Announces 2 new Boeing 747-F leases which add immediate capacity, and signal confidence in global cargo market.

Emirates fleet of over 300 aircraft by mid-2030 will offer expanded cargo flexibility, capacity and capability from a mix of belly-hold on A350s, A380s, 777s, and on dedicated freighters

INDIA, 09 May 2023 – Emirates SkyCargo has added 2 Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, showing its strong confidence in the global cargo market in a current environment of volatility.

The cargo division of Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is expecting 15 more freighters to join its fleet from announced orders and its freighter conversion program, plus a boost in belly-hold capacity from new passenger aircraft deliveries starting with Airbus A350s in late summer 2024, followed by 777-Xs the year after.

Over the next decade, Emirates SkyCargo expects to double its existing capacity, add over 20 new destinations to its freighter network, and offer even more flexibility and services to its customers with a fleet mix of over 300 wide-body aircraft comprising: 777s, 777-Fs, 747-Fs, A350s, and A380s.

Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo said: “While the current market volatility may cause others to hesitate, Emirates SkyCargo is pushing full steam ahead with our plans. The medium to long term projections for global air cargo show an upward trajectory of between 3-5%. Combine that Dubai’s strategy to double its foreign trade where multi-modal logistics will play a big role, and the economic activity happening in markets around the Gulf, West Asia, and Africa, and the opportunity for Emirates SkyCargo is clear.

“The 2 new 747-Fs which we have leased will give us immediate capacity, while we wait for delivery of 5 new 777Fs in 2024 and 2025, and 10 777-300ERs to roll out of our conversion program over the next 5 years. We believe even these additional planes will not be sufficient. By then, we’ll have the MRO set-up to quickly and efficiently scale-up our freighter conversion program if we needed to.”

Secured on a long-term wet-lease basis, the 2 Boeing 747-Fs complement Emirates SkyCargo’s existing fleet of 11 Boeing 777 freighters, and are currently being deployed to Chicago three times weekly, and to Hong Kong nine times weekly. 

He added: “The new aircraft mean we can expand our freighter network and amplify the connectivity with the main Emirates network. The new fleet mix also gives us more flexibility to serve our different customers even better. Emirates SkyCargo is also investing to develop new products, and to speed up digitisation and technology innovation. It is our ambition to lead the market in delivering specialist solutions that are fast, reliable, flexible, and efficient. More exciting developments to come. Stay tuned.”

Last week, Emirates SkyCargo launched a brand-new creative advertising campaign, showcasing how ‘The World Works Better with Emirates SkyCargo'. Through every-day scenarios, the advert demonstrates how essential its logistics business is to connect people and products all around the world, whether that is through life-saving healthcare, fresh fruit, flowers, pets, or valuables. 

About Emirates SkyCargo

Emirates SkyCargo is the airfreight division of Emirates. Through its state-of-the-art hub in Dubai, Emirates SkyCargo transports cargo to 150 destinations across a global network spanning six continents. The air cargo carrier offers customers cargo capacity on its modern fleet of all wide-body Boeing 777, Airbus A380 aircraft and dedicated freighters – 11 Boeing 777-Fs and 2 747-Fs.

It operates two state-of-the-art cargo terminals at its hub in Dubai, offering transit times of as little as three hours air-to-air. The terminals offer a total cargo capacity of around one million tonnes per year, with the ability to raise this to 1.3 million tonnes.

For more information, www.skycargo.com

The Moms Co. Unveils Its New Vision For Every Mom, Through Every Change With A Campaign Featuring Sonam A. Kapoor

* YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/W2JQTEwgnHU

The Moms Co. India's leading toxin-free & natural personal care D2C brand, launches “For Every Mom, Through Every Change”, a new campaign that acknowledges & understands the changing body needs of a mother & celebrates the superheroes they are by supporting them with Toxin-free products made especially for moms & babies. The new digital campaign will be brought alive by the brand ambassador, Sonam A. Kapoor for the mother & baby care range.

For Every Mom, Through Every Change highlights how motherhood comes not only with selfless love & the willingness to do the best for their little ones but also with lasting body changes that deserve special care. It also shows how mothers are multifaceted, embodying both strength and tenderness in equal measure and constantly evolving and adapting to the ever-changing world around them. Through the campaign, The Moms Co. understands and honors this incredible transformation that the mother's body, skin, and hair undergo and supports them with essentials at every stage in their life. The brand value is further enhanced in the campaign showcasing how 100% of their products are made with Natural ingredients, Dermatologically Tested with No Toxins and No Allergens, and meet the highest safety standards.

Speaking on the launch Sukhleen Aneja, CEO, Good Brands Co., The Good Glamm Group commented “The Moms Co. understands the needs of mothers like no other brand. Through our new campaign, For Every Mom, Through Every Change we want to highlight that we recognize the changes the mother goes through at every stage in her life and we formulate products keeping in mind those changes with the finest natural ingredients. Our mission is to provide the mothers with the results she needs and the care she deserves, empowering them to be the superhero she already is.”

Speaking about her association, Actor & Brand Ambassador Sonam A. Kapoor commented, “As a new mother, I've experienced firsthand how transformative the journey of motherhood can be, both physically and emotionally. That's why I'm so proud to be a part of The Moms Co.'s 'For Every Mom, Through Every Change' campaign. The brand truly understands the evolving needs of mothers and babies, and provides them with dermatologically safe, 100% natural, and effective products that support them every step of the way. From the early days of pregnancy to the joys and challenges of raising a little one, The Moms Co. has been my go-to for everything I need to feel my best. I'm thrilled to be a part of this movement that celebrates the superheroes that mothers truly are.”

With this new vision, the brand will kick-start this exciting chapter with its new avatar emphasizing natural care and proof of performance.  The campaign will debut on The Moms Co. social channels- YouTube & Instagram on 9th May (today) and will be further amplified across digital and mainline media.

Marketing Team : Achyut Daga, Mita Pandya, Suchismita Ganguli

Production - Big Momma Productions (http://www.bigmomma.in/)

Director- Sohini Dasgupta

DOP- Deep Metkar

About The Moms Co.

The Moms Co. was established in 2017 by Ms. Malika Sadani when she realized that there was a gap in the Indian market for products whose safety mothers could trust. Since then, The Moms Co. has been helping mothers make natural yet effective choices for themselves and their babies by being their reliable partners.

The Moms Co. has brought in experts from across the world to create the safest natural formulations that are certified toxin-free. The products are specially made for moms keeping in mind the changing body needs of a mother to support them through every stage in their new journey. Made by a Mom & Experts, the brand aims to create high-quality mom & baby products that are made with 100% Natural ingredients with no Toxins & no Allergens and give Visible Results. Their products are Australia Certified Toxic-free, Australia Certified Allergen-Free, Dermatologically Tested, and Made Safe to ensure only the safest products reach our consumers, that they can use without any worry.

In October 2021, The Moms Co. was acquired by beauty & personal care conglomerate the Good Glamm Group.  The acquisition was one of the largest DTC transactions to have taken place in India. The partnership between The Good Glamm Group and The Moms Co. developed between the founders on a shared vision of leveraging Content-to-Commerce as a growth engine. The brand has a wide portfolio of 100% products made with natural ingredients catering to several concerns with clinically proven results and first-to-market ingredients. These products are available for purchase on The Moms Co.’s official website, popular online platforms, and retail stores across India.

Website: https://themomsco.com/

About The Good Glamm Group:

Founded by Darpan Sanghvi, Priyanka Gill and Naiyya Saggi, the Good Glamm Group is South Asia’s largest content-creator-commerce beauty & personal care conglomerate that comprises a portfolio of innovative and fast-growing DTC beauty and personal care brands, powered by its proprietary digital ecosystem of content and influencer platforms as well as interest-based community networks.

The Good Glamm Group has four key divisions:

*      The Good Brands Co led by Sukhleen Aneja, is South Asia’s largest portfolio of scaled-up DTC beauty and personal care brands: MyGlamm, St Botanica, The Moms Co, Organic Harvest, Sirona, and BabyChakra.

*     The Good Media Co led by Priyanka Gill is one of the world’s largest digital media companies comprising POPxo, ScoopWhoop, MissMalini, BabyChakra, and Tweak India. Reaching more than half of India’s online users, GMC has 250 million monthly active users across platforms who drive over 3 billion engagements every month.

*  The Good Creator Co led by Sachin Bhatia is one of the world’s largest influencer platforms tracking 1.5 million influencers. The GCC app provides creators a one-stop platform to earn, learn and grow. Celebrity influencer company MissMalini, as well as content and influencer analytics platform Vidooly, are integral to the success of the Good Creator Co.

*      Augmenting the content-creator-commerce flywheel, the Good Community led by Naiyya Saggi is the fourth strategic moat. It is an omnichannel interest-based network of consumers and experts focusing on shared deep interests of beauty, parenting, sexual & intimate health, wellness, and sustainability. It provides online and offline opportunities for users to learn, connect, and get inspired. The Good Community seamlessly sits across all three divisions and amplifies the overall strategy of the Good Glamm Group.

Additionally, the Good Glamm Group International team is led by Asad Raza Khan. Headquartered in Dubai, it is the international distribution and sales arm for beauty and personal care brands within the Good Brands portfolio.

The Good Glamm Group has 50,000 offline points of sale giving its beauty & personal care brands an unprecedented omnichannel scale. It is further amplified by the group’s unparalleled expertise in DTC growth powered by its proprietary content-creator-commerce flywheel; and by fast-paced innovation in R&D and new product development; as well as a best-in-class technology stack and data science proficiency.

The ‘Good’ in the Good Glamm Group underscores its commitment to inclusive beauty and cruelty-free, vegan, environment-friendly, and clean beauty products. It also extends to the Group’s mission of truly enhancing consumers’ lives through positive content and creator inspirations fostering meaningful connections for community evangelists.

Founded in August 2020, the Good Glamm Group is South Asia’s first DTC beauty unicorn. It is backed by marquee investors such as Warburg Pincus, Prosus Ventures, L’Occitane, Bessemer Venture Partners, Accel, Amazon, Stride Ventures, Trifecta Capital, Ascent Capital, Alteria Capital, Tano Capital, and the Mankekar Family Office.

https://www.goodglamm.com/

HMD Global Partners With Teach For India To Provide Underprivileged Students With Better Access To E-Learning

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has partnered with Teach for India for promoting e-learning among under-privileged students in Hyderabad. The device distribution drive concluded on 22nd March at Kushbow Vidya Niketan School in Hyderabad under the attendance of Sanmeet Singh Kochhar (Vice President- INDIA and MENA, HMD Global), TV Celebrities, Avika Gor and Milind Chandwani, along with other key leadership from HMD Global and TFI. This CSR initiative is a part of HMD Global’s endeavor to promote e-learning for under-privileged students in India.

Under this initiative, 250  students of Hyderabad and Maharashtra region were given 250 smart devices and scholarships to support their e-learning activities. The smart devices were handed over jointly by Avika Gor and Mr. Sanmeet Singh Kocchar.      

Speaking on the occasion, Sanmeet Singh Kocchar, Vice President-India & MENA, HMD Global said, “HMD Global's objective to provide dependable and reasonably priced technology for education aligns perfectly with the goals of Teach for India. Working alongside this organization is a source of great excitement for us, as we share a mutual desire to make a meaningful and lasting impact on people's lives. Our team feels privileged to be able to contribute to the educational journeys of these young individuals, helping them to realize their full potential. Our primary focus is to go beyond the traditional classroom setup by equipping all students with the necessary resources and tools for learning. We will continue to undertake similar social projects that align with our core mission and beliefs.”

Vignesh Krishnan, City Director, Teach for India Hyderabad said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with a reputed company like HMD Global, maker of Nokia smartphones, who also values societal change. With this initiative, we want to give these students better chances in a world that is increasingly dominated by technology. These students have much potential to make a difference in their communities. We believe that by taking this small step, we will help them achieve their goals and raise the aspirations of the community and society as a whole.”

Smart devices, such as smartphones phones and tablets, are now indispensable in learning. Due to their limited or no access to such technological devices, students from underprivileged backgrounds have found this to be challenging. HMD Global and Teach for India aim to bridge this gap by offering them scholarships and extra data benefits in order to support the young guns of India. HMD and TFI together aim to improve the learning outcomes of children, and reduce the digital divide in rural areas. This digital drive is aimed at digitally empowering the less privileged and giving wings to their dreams through digital literacy.

About HMD Global

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, HMD Global Oy (“HMD”) is the home of Nokia phones. HMD’s mission is providing accessible connectivity for everyone. HMD designs and markets a range of smartphones and feature phones and an expanding portfolio of innovative service offerings. With an ongoing commitment to security, durability, reliability, and quality across its range, HMD is the proud exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones and tablets. For further information, see www.hmdglobal.com. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. All specifications, features and other product information provided are subject to change without notice. Variations on offering may apply. Check local availability. Android is a trademark of Google LLC

About Teach For India

Teach for India’s Fellowship program places outstanding working professionals and college graduates as Fellows - who work full-time as teachers for two years in low-income and under-resourced schools. With operations in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Kolkata, Teach For India has around 1000 Fellows impacting more than 33,000 children across the country. Post Fellowship, they join a growing movement of over 4000+ Alumni working at all levels of the education sector.

A part of a global Teach For All network of 60 countries, with a shared vision of an excellent education for all children, Teach For India’s mission is to end educational inequity in India by creating a strong pipeline of driven, skilled talent within the educational ecosystem.

Donations can be made via this link: https://www.teachforindia.org/donate

For media enquiries, get in touch at communication@teachforindia.org