Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd. Appoints Mr. Tarun Sharma As The President Of Marketing & Branding

Wardwizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd., one of India's leading manufacturers of electric vehicles under the brand 'Joy e-bike,' has announced the appointment of Mr. Tarun Sharma as the President of Marketing and branding. With an illustrious career as a marketing veteran, Mr. Tarun will spearhead the organization's strategic market planning and adopt an all-encompassing approach towards achieving unmatched effectiveness in marketing endeavours.

With over 20 years of rich and diverse experience in sales and marketing, Mr. Tarun Sharma is a seasoned leader in deploying digital, B2B marketing, sales and customer experience for large telecom and technology firms. He held the position of Head of Strategic Marketing for Enterprise business (B2B) at Vodafone Idea Limited, where he played a pivotal role in establishing Vi Business as a preferred partner through strategic marketing programs. His expertise includes strategic marketing, product marketing and customer acquisition, corporate sales, fostering strong B2C & B2B engagement programs, nurturing relationships with CXOs and Tech Analysts, and formulating thought papers and blogs based on industry research. Prior to this, he has also worked with Telecom giants such as Reliance Communications, and Bharti Airtel Limited. 

Speaking about the appointment, Mr. Yatin Gupte, Chairman and Managing Director, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd, said, “We are honoured to welcome Mr. Tarun Sharma to the Wardwizard family. His extensive experience, predominantly in sales and marketing, perfectly aligns with our company's values and vision. As a valuable addition to our leadership team, Tarun will play a crucial role in strategically driving our growth plans. We look forward to elevate the customer experience and provide unparalleled value to our partners with his valuable contributions. With Tarun's expertise, we are confident in furthering our mission to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry and create a cleaner and greener future.”

Mr. Tarun Sharma, President of Marketing & Branding, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd. said, "It is a great privilege for me to become a part of Wardwizard, a pioneering home-grown electric vehicle manufacturer. This role certainly awaits a lot of opportunities and responsibilities to contribute to the remarkable growth journey of the company. I am looking forward to this journey of elevating the brand to new heights with a team of talented individuals. The EV industry holds significant potential and we are in the right direction to leverage this potential to solidify our market presence, enhance customer experience and contribute meaningfully to the evolution of sustainable mobility solutions. I am excited to initiate a new journey contributing to the larger vision of making India and electric vehicle nation by the year 2030.”

Mr. Tarun Sharma is an IIM Lucknow alumnus, holding several other certifications to his credit along with having diverse experience in various fields. His valuable expertise is poised to drive sales and marketing initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and success in the electric vehicle industry.

About Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd. is one of India’s leading auto manufacturing companies in the Electric Vehicle (EV) segment under the brand name Joy e-bike. Being the first listed entity on BSE in Electric Vehicle manufacturing, it is mainly focused on the growth potential in the Indian EV segment to have a positive impact in the future. Given the current state of the environment, where fuel-powered vehicles account for the vast bulk of carbon emissions, the company is promoting improvement by offering cleaner, greener options that produce no emissions. With more than 10 models in its portfolio in both high and low-speed categories, the Company has established a strong presence in more than 55 major cities across India and aspires to boost this number throughout the country.

Gulf Oil India Strengthens Its Commitment To Truckers' Protection With The 5th Edition Of "Gulf Superfleet Suraksha Bandhan" Campaign

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited is thrilled to announce the return of its highly acclaimed and much appreciated "Gulf Superfleet Suraksha Bandhan" campaign which is now in its fifth consecutive year. As India joyously celebrates Raksha Bandhan, Gulf reaffirms its unwavering dedication to championing the health, safety, and protection of truck drivers, the backbone of the logistics industry. This is in line with our philosophy of being a ‘human-first’ brand,  going beyond just a product-solution and attempting to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our consumers. This year's campaign marks a significant milestone in Gulf's resolute commitment to fostering a safer and more secure life for these valiant trucking heroes, who tirelessly propel the wheels of commerce forward without a pause.

The Gulf Superfleet Suraksha Bandhan campaign, which made its debut in 2019, stands as a testament to Gulf's enduring pledge to safeguard the trucker community. Rooted in the ethos of Protection, which is the brand promise of the brand ‘Gulf Superfleet Turbo Plus’ engine oil, Gulf is going above and beyond by distributing 10,000 portable water purifiers across India this year. These devices exemplify Gulf's dedication to elevating the quality of life for truck drivers by ensuring access to pure and safe drinking water throughout their journeys, thus reinforcing their well-being and protection on the road.

Furthermore, Gulf is taking an even greater stride by installing Community water Purifiers at strategic transport hubs, including Kalamboli (Navi Mumbai), Indore, Surat, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Baddi, Faridabad, Delhi, Kanpur, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Agra, and Varanasi. These strategically placed community water purifiers are capable of filtering up to 200 liters of water per hour, catering to the hydration needs of approximately 15,000 truckers each month. Additionally, Gulf has also initiated a permanent health clinic in Navi Mumbai Transport Nagar, which will provide truckers with free health and eye check-up throughout the year. The clinic will be equipped with a general physician and staff to cater to the truckers’ health care and medicines.

Mr. Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd, expressed, “Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of the logistics industry, ensuring the seamless delivery of goods across the nation. Despite their pivotal role, their well-being often takes a backseat. Through the Gulf Superfleet Suraksha Bandhan campaign, our paramount objective is to provide a shield of protection for these diligent individuals by offering them access to clean, secure drinking water. This initiative underscores our corporate commitment to not only delivering excellence in our products but also fulfilling our social responsibility.”

Mr. Amit Gheji, Head of Marketing at Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd, further emphasized, "At Gulf, we hold immense gratitude for the relentless dedication and tireless efforts of truckers, who serve as the driving force behind our nation's progress. Acknowledging the challenges that form part of their daily lives, we take immense pride in introducing the season 5 of Gulf Superfleet Suraksha Bandhan campaign. The initiative this year is designed to furnish them with the essential provision of pure drinking water. In the previous 4 years of this campaign, we have endeavoured to provide ‘protection’ to truckers against pertinent life challenges like vaccination against covid, health-care packages including insurance etc. It is our earnest hope that this endeavour underscores our profound appreciation for their extraordinary contributions in keeping the wheels of the nation and its economy moving."

The Gulf Superfleet Suraksha Bandhan campaign is a living testament to Gulf's unyielding commitment to enhancing the lives of these industrious individuals. It is imperative to note that Gulf's dedication to truckers' well-being extends beyond this campaign. Over the past four years, the company has undertaken a myriad of initiatives, encompassing health insurance coverage, impactful vaccination drives, and the groundbreaking achievement of a Guinness World Record for timely delivering postcards and rakhis crafted by truck drivers' sisters. These actions are emblematic of Gulf's ceaseless pursuit of crafting exceptional experiences for its patrons and standing firmly in support of the trucking community—a community that stands as an integral force in our nation's progress.

Link to the campaign video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6msMyT-j5Q&t=58s

About GOLIL:

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited (GOLIL), part of Hinduja Group and Gulf Oil International, is one of the leading players in the lubricant market in India and has a top 2 / 3 position in key segments amongst the private sector brands. GOLIL has a wide range of world class-leading products in the automotive and industrial lubricants space catering to B2B and B2C segments with a growing distribution network. The brand has tie-ups with over 30 leading OEM's and a leader in the direct sales network to industrial, infrastructure and institutional customers, and exports to over 25 countries. Along with automotive and industrial lubricants, greases, we have a growing share in the 2-wheeler batteries segment. In India, we have a strong manufacturing and R&D bases with two plants in Silvassa and Ennore, Chennai. The brand is working towards being future-ready to offer additional mobility solutions and has recently tied up with Indra Technologies- UK based charger/mobility company and ElectreeFi, an EV SaaS provider to drive the change. 

Today, globally the Gulf brand is present in more than 100 countries across five continents. The Gulf Oil International Group's core business is manufacturing and marketing an extensive range of over 400 performance lubricants and associated products for all market segments.

Gulf enjoys a strong brand recall built through association with brand ambassadors like Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Smriti Mandhana, Chennai Super Kings coupled with global sporting partnerships like Williams Racing etc.

ServiceNow Announces Partnership With FutureSkills Prime – A Nasscom MeitY Initiative

* The partnership furthers the company’s global initiative RiseUp with ServiceNow to skill one million people by the end of 2024

ServiceNow India, the leading digital workflow company, today announced its skills partnership with FutureSkills Prime – a MeitY nasscom digital skilling initiative – to train 5,000 learners across India, in new digital skills. The partnership offers clear pathways to build rewarding careers that are available across ServiceNow’s fast-growing network and supports RiseUp with ServiceNow, a global focus to skill one million people by the end of 2024.

This initiative furthers the Government of India’s efforts to develop India as a global talent hub and will launch with two entry-level on-demand ServiceNow courses available to all learners, at no cost. The Welcome to ServiceNow and ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals includes technical and interpersonal skills needed to establish a digital career.

The curriculum is aligned to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) to create a standardised and high quality vocational and education system approved by National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NVCET). On successful completion of ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals, individuals would qualify to undertake the certification exam to be a ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA). 

Kirti Seth, CEO, SSC NASSCOM said, “We are pleased to collaborate with ServiceNow as their vision fits into FutureSkills Prime vision of transforming India into a digital global talent hub.

This collaboration brings two of their industry relevant courses to 1.3 million FutureSkills Prime learners. These courses are aligned to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) and will provide students, working professionals and individuals with transferable skills, aimed largely at learners from smaller towns in India to grow their technical competency, and build a career.”

Kamolika Gupta Peres, VP and Managing Director, Indian subcontinent and SAARC, said, “Preparing India’s workforce to meet global market needs for emerging technologies is one of the biggest challenges and opportunities for India in the year ahead.

As I speak to ServiceNow customers across financial services, public sector, telecommunications, manufacturing and even digital native industries, all share one common key challenge, to recruit or contract upskilled workers who can enable digital workflows throughout their organisations. FutureSkills Prime – A MeitY nasscom digital skilling initiative - addresses this critical business need and strengthens ServiceNow’s vision to build a future-ready workforce in India.”

Sumeet Mathur, Vice President and Managing Director, ServiceNow India Technology and Business Centre?, commenting on the partnership, said, “ServiceNow is excited to partner with FutureSkills Prime to expand our skilling initiatives in India. The Government of India is concentrating efforts towards building a skills-first economy which is strategically aligned with the Digital India program, to empower the country, digitally.  

This initiative is playing an integral role in helping India become a global powerhouse of tech talent. Together with nasscom, ServiceNow aims to develop ‘digital workflow skills’ by focusing on the opportunity gap and create meaningful digital careers that serve every industry, globally.”

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is making the world of work, work better for people. Our cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital workflows that create great experiences and unlock productivity for employees and the enterprise. For more information, visit: www.servicenow.com.

© 2023 ServiceNow, Inc. All rights reserved. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other company names, product names, and logos may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

About FutureSkills Prime

A joint initiative by nasscom & MeitY, FutureSkills Prime is India’s technology skilling hub with the vision to make the country a Digital Talent Nation. It is democratising learning and offers – students and professionals a chance to skill, upskill and reskill to grow in their careers.

FutureSkills Prime is a holistic Career Building program to be a nasscom certified professional. Through the competency diagnostic test, learners can choose a career track, get skilled in selected technologies through relevant courses. Learn & engage with Industry experts and access to exclusive career development opportunities like job fairs, internships, hiring hackathons, skill challenges etc.

FutureSkills Prime provides an opportunity to learners to be at par with international technology trends through global quality courses and play exciting valued and purposeful role in the digital future. The Course curriculums are aligned to National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), which is a structured mechanism to map industry requirements to skills and competencies. 

Furthermore, FutureSkills Prime funds the skilling ambition of the learners through the Govt of India incentives. After successfully earning the nasscom certificate eligible learners can apply for the incentive that will be directly debited to their bank accounts.

Learn more: https://futureskillsprime.in/govt-of-India-incentives

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ups The Ante With the Digital Rupee App

* Adds CBDC - UPI Interoperability to Ease Day-To-Day Customer Convenience

* Customers can now conveniently use the Digital Rupee (e) app to scan any QR code at merchants for groceries & daily payments.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/“Kotak”) today announced the introduction of a UPI interoperability feature on its Digital Rupee (e?) application as a part of the RBI’s CBDC pilot project. With this, e? app users can now scan any QR code at merchants to make payments for groceries and daily expenses. This feature will empower customers to make payments on the existing UPI QR codes available at merchants. As on date, the feature is Live for Android users.

The ‘e?’ app allows users to make transactions without disclosing bank account details, supports easy transfers, decluttering the bank statements to ensure a safe and regulated interface, making the experience seamless.

Virat Diwanji, Group President & Head Consumer Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “We are proud to introduce the CBDC-UPI Interoperability feature that will take us a step closer to strengthening the vision of Digital India. With the e? application, our aim is to encourage a wider adoption of the Digital Rupee (e?). The convenience, safety and security provided through the application, will support a faster transaction, providing customers and merchants the opportunity to be a part of the digital revolution”. 

Till date, 13 banks have become part of RBI’s pilot initiative and users across 26 cities are given access on an invitation-only basis. Once the interoperability feature stabilizes, RBI may open up Digital Rupee (e?) for all in the near future. As per the RBI regulations, the Digital Rupee is a legal tender in India, and its interoperability with UPI will further bolster the adoption of digital currency.

About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India's leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group's flagship company, received banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank - Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL).

Kotak Mahindra Group (Group) offers a wide range of financial services that encompass every sphere of life. From commercial banking, to stock broking, mutual funds, life and general insurance and investment banking, the Group caters to the diverse financial needs of individuals and the corporate sector. The premise of Kotak Mahindra Group’s business model is concentrated India, diversified financial services. The bold vision that underscores the Group’s growth is an inclusive one, with a host of products and services designed to address the needs of the unbanked and insufficiently banked.

Kotak Mahindra Group has a global presence through its subsidiaries in UK, USA, Gulf Region, Singapore and Mauritius with offices in London, New York, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Mauritius respectively. As on 30th June, 2023, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has a national footprint of 1,788 branches and 3,047 ATMs, and branches in GIFT City and DIFC (Dubai).

Cyient DLM Honoured With The Supplier Excellence Award From Honeywell Aerospace

Cyient DLM, an integrated electronics manufacturing company, announced that it has been awarded the Supplier Excellence Award by Honeywell Aerospace, a leading provider of aerospace systems, products, and services at the Honeywell Supplier Event held at Bengaluru.

The award recognizes Cyient DLM's outstanding contributions in fostering a strong partnership and engaging in the early stages of product development. This collaborative approach has played a crucial role in driving the success of various projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality aerospace solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the industry.

"We are honoured to receive the Supplier Excellence Award from Honeywell Aerospace. This recognition underscores our dedication to excellence, innovation, and close collaboration with our partners. By actively engaging in the early phases of product development, we can better understand and address the unique challenges of the aerospace industry, ultimately delivering superior solutions", said Ram Dornala, COO, Cyient DLM on receiving this award.

Cyient DLM's expertise in design to manufacturing, combined with Honeywell Aerospace's commitment to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology, has resulted in the development of cutting-edge products that advance the industry. The award acknowledges the mutual efforts of both organizations in driving innovation and achieving operational excellence.

Emids Is Recognised As A Top Employer 2023 In India

Emids, a global leader in technology-led transformation and digital engineering solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industry, has been recognised as the ‘Top Employer 2023 in India’ in a survey done by Top Employers Institute.

Operating across 6 countries with an expanding global headcount of over 3,300 employees, Emids has core service offerings in Technology-led Digital Transformation, Data and Generative AI and Consulting which have fuelled its growth over the past decade. With its global delivery center based in India, Emids has over 2,500 employees in its offices located in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Noida.

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organization’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organizations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.

Commenting on this recognition, Pradipta Banerjee, Chief People Officer, Emids said "We are delighted to receive this prestigious certification from the Top Employer Institute, specifically for our operations in India. At Emids, we cultivate an innovative, technology-driven culture with our people at its core. Our employees are passionate about driving transformative changes and are dedicated towards advancing the future of healthcare through cutting-edge technology solutions. We are committed to providing a workplace that prioritizes people-centered strategies, embraces digital first mindset and fosters the finest tech-savvy talent”.

Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organizations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2023. These employers have always shown that they care for the development and well-being of their people. By doing so, they collectively enrich the world of work. We are proud to announce and celebrate this year’s group of leading people-oriented employers: the Top Employers 2023.”

The programme has certified and recognised 2053 Top Employers in 121 countries/regions across five continents.

ACES Serving The Busiest Airport In South India - Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport

ACES India Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems Company (ACES) was honored to host His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) along with MCIT’s delegation at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, India.

ACES India is proud to provide the Neutral Host Mobile Infrastructure Service across different areas of the airport, including Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Taj Hotel, Multi-modal transport hub, Taj Hotel Expansion, Ancillary buildings (cargo terminal, retail and dining areas) and the upcoming entertainment and dining facilities. The airport was the Skytrax-2022 award-winning “Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia.”

H.E Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, expressed his pride in seeing ACES, a Saudi Digital Neutral Host company making rapid advances internationally and recognized the company’s remarkable achievements in the Indian telecommunications market. He also applauded ACES’s R&D initiatives, including in 5G, Software development and other ORAN activities. In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the Ministry has pledged to support ACES as one the Kingdoms fastest growing and rising companies.

During the visit, ACES CEO Dr. Akram Aburas proudly showcased the company’s state-of-the-art Mobile Infrastructure and In-Building Mobile solution (4G and 5G ready) at the Bangalore airport. He expressed pride in serving passengers at one of the fastest-growing airports in the world, the busiest airport in South India and the third largest in India. He also expressed confidence in ACES potential to become one of the leading Digital Telecom Infrastructure companies in India.

A senior management team from Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) welcomed the Ministry’s delegation and expressed BIAL’s satisfaction with ACES’ commitment, performance and services at the airport.