Tata Power EZ Charge Powering e-Mobility For Cricket Fans At All World Cup Venues

Tata Power, one of India's largest and leading EV charging solutions providers, is playing a pivotal role in ensuring that cricket fans across the country have a seamless EV experience as they pull up to the Cricket World Cup 2023 venues in their electric vehicles.

With the World Cup fervour in full swing, cricket enthusiasts from every corner of India are converging at the match venues. As part of Tata Power's commitment to sustainable mobility, the company's extensive EV charging network has been making e-mobility adoption across the country easier. Tata Power has strategically been installing EV Charging points at diverse locations to build a reliable charging network across the country. Tata Power EZ Charge is present at all Cricket World Cup Venues ensuring that EV owning sports enthusiasts can arrive at the venues, ready for an electrifying experience.

Tata Power's expansive EV charging infrastructure expands across the length and breadth of the nation, providing accessible and reliable charging. All charging stations are open   24 X 7 and monitored real-time by the Network Operation Centre located in Mumbai. The charging experience is made convenient through the award winning Tata Power EZ Charge. EV drivers can also navigate to their closest charging point using the EZ Charge app, book their charging slots and pay with a simple Tag, Charge, Go using the EZ Charge card. The hassle-free EZ Charge experience will ensure that fans can make the journey to witness their favourite teams play, knowing that their EVs will have the swift and EZ Charge they need.

Tata Power's presence across the Cricket World Cup 2023 venues is a testament to its dedication to advancing sustainable mobility in India. Tata Power's extensive nationwide network spreads over 420 cities with more than 59,000 home chargers, 4,900 public and semi-public charging points, and 430 bus charging stations that present at diverse and strategic locations expanding EV charging accessibility across the country.

About Tata Power: 

Tata Power (NSE: TATAPOWER; BSE:500400) is one of India’s largest integrated power companies and together with its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities, has an installed/managed capacity of 14,384 MW. The Company has a presence across the entire power value chain - generation of renewable as well as conventional power including hydro and thermal energy, transmission & distribution, and trading. The Company developed the country’s first Ultra Mega Power Project at Mundra (Gujarat) based on super-critical technology. With 5,524 MW of clean energy generation from solar, wind, hydro, and waste heat recovery accounting for 38% of the overall portfolio, the company is a leader in clean energy generation. It has successful public-private partnerships in generation, transmission & distribution in India viz: Powerlinks Transmission Ltd. with Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. for evacuation of Power from the Tala hydro plant in Bhutan to Delhi, Maithon Power Ltd. with Damodar Valley Corporation for a 1,050 MW Mega Power Project at Jharkhand.  

Tata Power is currently serving more than 12.9 million consumers via its Discoms, under a public-private partnership model viz Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. with the Government of Delhi in North Delhi, TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited, and TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited with Government of Odisha.  

With a focus on sustainable and clean energy development, Tata Power is steering the transformation as an integrated solutions provider by looking at new business growth in distributed generation through rooftop solar and microgrids, storage solutions, EV charging infrastructure, ESCO, home automation & smart meters et al. In its 108 years track record of technology advancements, project execution excellence, world-class safety processes, customer care and green initiatives, Tata Power is well poised for multi-fold growth and is committed to lighting up lives for generations to come. For more information visit us at: www.tatapower.com 

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal’s Clinical Embryology Centre Recognized As A 'Centre Of Excellence' by Merck Foundation, Germany

The prestigious Merck Foundation of Germany, dedicated to advancing global health and wellbeing through science and technology, has officially designated the Clinical Embryology Centre at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (KMC Manipal) as its "Centre of Excellence".

The Merck Foundation is passionately committed to enhancing healthcare access in underserved communities. Their flagship initiative, 'Merck More Than a Mother', created in partnership with several African governments, is a testament to this commitment. It addresses the pivotal need for improved fertility care in regions that lack adequate resources.

Since 2017, the Clinical Embryology centre at KMC Manipal has been a crucial global collaborator in these capacity-building projects. Through the joint efforts of the Merck Foundation and KMC Manipal, approximately 100 clinicians and scientists spanning 27 countries have undergone top-tier embryology training in Manipal. These trained professionals are now at the forefront of infertility care in their respective nations.

The recognition was conferred during the Merck-Africa-Asia-luminary conference on October 18, 2023, in Mumbai. Distinguished attendees included Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, Prof. Dr Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board of E. Merck KG, and first ladies from fourteen African nations. Dr Sharath Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE, and Dr Satish Adiga, Head of Clinical Embryology programs at KMC Manipal, proudly received the accolade.

Regarded as one of the premier IVF-Embryology training hubs in Asia, KMC Manipal's program boasts a notable record. It has equipped hundreds of doctors and scientists with the skills to assist infertile couples worldwide.

Ambuja Cement’s Bhatapara Plant Bags APEX India OH&S ‘Platinum Award’ For Superior Safety Practices

* Ambuja Cement’s Bhatapara Plant Honoured With The Top Award For Safety Practices Under Large Scale Manufacturing Category 

* The unit’s robust safety measures and visionary risk control methods exceeds normal industry standards 

Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Group, has been awarded the prestigious APEX India Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) ‘Platinum Award’ for 2023 for its Bhatapara plant. 

This award was conferred upon Ambuja Cements at a recent event in Udaipur for their commendable safety protocols implemented at the Bhatapara plant. The Apex India Safety Awards, a hallmark of safety excellence in India, saw the Bhatapara Unit's representatives receive the award in the large-scale manufacturing category. 

The honour was conferred by Member of Parliament, Mr. Manoj Tiwari in the presence of Dr. Avneesh Singh, ex-Director General of DGFASLI, Ministry of Labour & Employment and Retired Major General P K Saighal. 

This recognition solidifies the company's commitment to safety and the measures implemented to build a safe and healthy workspace. These accolades bring to light our dedication to sustainable practices, emphasizing our drive to adopt the best methods concerning health, safety and the environment. Through the company’s robust safety initiatives, we have been able to ensure a safer workplace for our human capital. 

About Ambuja Cements Limited 

Ambuja Cements Limited, part of the Adani Group, is among India's leading cement companies. Ambuja, with its subsidiary ACC Ltd., has a capacity of 67.5 million tonnes with fourteen integrated cement manufacturing plants and sixteen cement grinding units across the country. Ambuja has been recognised as India’s Most Trusted Cement Brand by TRA Research in its Brand Trust Report 2023 and among ‘Iconic Brands of India’ by The Economic Times. Ambuja has provided hassle-free, home-building solutions with its unique sustainable development projects and environment-friendly practices since it started operations. The Company has many firsts to its credit – a captive port with four terminals that has facilitated timely, cost-effective, cleaner shipments of bulk cement to its customers. With a world-class R&D centre, the quality of Ambuja’s products and services, as well as its commitment to technological development, make it a preferred brand in building materials. To further add value to customers, the Company has launched innovative products like Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Cool Walls, Ambuja Compocem and Ambuja Kawach under the umbrella of Ambuja Certified Technology. These products not only fulfil important customer needs but also help in significantly reducing carbon footprints. Being an employee friendly workplace, Ambuja Cements has been ranked No. 1 in ‘Best Companies to Work For’ survey in 2022 by Business Today in the Construction and Infrastructure sector. 

Rapido Collaborates With Bengaluru Traffic Police To Enhance Road Safety By Distributing Helmets To 200 Traffic Policemen Among Others

*   Rapido distributed helmets and raincoats to more than 200 traffic policemen

*  Shiva Prakash Devaraju, DCP, Traffic, South Division, Bengaluru and T. Mahadeva, ACP, Jayanagar personally distributed 100 helmets to Rapido bike taxi captains

*   The Company also installed modern traffic police booths at Shalini Ground, Jayanagar Metro Signal and 13 other strategic locations throughout Bengaluru

Rapido, India's leading bike taxi platform, collaborated with Bengaluru Traffic Police to organize an awareness drive by distributing helmets and raincoats to 200 traffic policemen at Shalini Ground, Jayanagara on 19th October 2023. The occasion was graced by Shiva Prakash Devaraju IPS, DCP, Traffic, South Division, Bengaluru, Government of Karnataka, and T. Mahadeva, ACP, Jayanagar Police Station. 

In a meaningful gesture, Shiva Prakash Devaraju and T. Mahadeva personally distributed 100 helmets to Rapido bike taxi captains and took the opportunity to speak about the importance of road safety. The company believes that safeguarding riders and law enforcement officers is a shared responsibility, and this endeavor underlines that commitment.

Furthermore, Rapido is also actively investing in enhancing the infrastructure available to traffic police officers. By installing modern traffic police booths at 15 strategic locations throughout the city, including prominent areas like Shalini Ground in Jayanagar 5th Block, Jayanagar Metro Station Signal, Chunchaghatta Signal, 100 Feet Road Sarakki, Delmia Signal, and Forum Mall Signal.

Pavan Guntupalli, Co-founder of Rapido, stressed on the significance of road safety and the partnership with Bengaluru Traffic Police, stating, “At Rapido, we have always placed safety as our top priority. We are excited to team up with the dedicated officers of Bengaluru Traffic Police to further our mission of enhancing road safety in the city. This collaboration highlights our commitment to ensure safer streets in Bengaluru. Together with our esteemed partners, we aim to make a positive impact on road safety for all residents and commuters in the city."

During the event, Shiva Prakash Devaraju IPS, DCP, Traffic, South Division, Bengaluru said "I extend my first and foremost thanks to Rapido for their remarkable initiatives. It's noteworthy that Bengaluru currently holds the second position nationwide, just behind Delhi, in terms of the number of two wheelers on its roads. Based on the current registration trends, it's foreseeable that in the next 2 to 3 years, Bengaluru will become the city with the most two-wheelers in the country. On this trajectory, Rapido will surpass 20,000 bikes. There are two crucial facets to consider: from the perspective of bike taxi captains, ensuring timely and efficient pick-up and drop-off services for customers is paramount; from the viewpoint of traffic police, irrespective of the mode of transport, our shared objectives remain consistent - promoting safe transportation and mitigating traffic congestion. It is imperative that bike taxi captains establish and maintain regular communication with traffic police officials. Furthermore, I emphasize that prioritizing the use of helmets should be your foremost concern, promoting the safety and well-being of both riders and passengers alike."

T. Mahadeva, ACP, Jayanagar Police Station, Bengaluru said "Every day, we encounter a multitude of challenges in our daily work routine. The rise in individuals disregarding traffic regulations and the increasing frequency of signal violations are becoming pressing concerns. Nonetheless, we have surveillance cameras strategically positioned at various traffic signals, which continuously monitor and record infractions. Our Traffic Management Center (TMC) diligently processes and registers between 40,000 to 50,000 cases online each day. This robust system underscores the need for Rapido drivers to exhibit responsible behavior by strictly adhering to traffic regulations and working in tandem with our dedicated traffic police officers. By doing so, we play a crucial role in fostering the transformation of Bangalore into a city known for its international standard of safety and responsible driving."

In addition to providing safety gear, Rapido is actively engaged in promoting safety awareness among its bike taxi captains and the larger two-wheeler rider community. The company educates riders on the importance of adhering to traffic rules, wearing protective gear, and practicing responsible riding behavior. Rapido has distributed 100 helmets throughout India to promote road safety and has previously collaborated with Noida Traffic Police to enhance road safety.

HFCL's Sustains A Steady Growth Trajectory On The Back Of Its Diverse Offerings, Strong Order Book And International Expansion

·         Order book stands at INR 7078 crores, up from INR 5280 crores in Q2FY23

·         Revenue in Q2FY24 stands at INR 1111.49 crores as against INR 1173.47 crores in Q2FY23

·         EBIDTA margin stands at 13.47 % in Q2FY24 as compared to 14.88 % in Q2FY23

·         PBT margin stands at 8.47 % in Q2FY24 as compared to 9.70 % in Q2FY23

·         PAT margin stands at 6.31 % in Q2FY24 compared to 7.18 % in Q2FY23

HFCL Limited (‘HFCL’), a leading technology enterprise with operations in manufacturing of high-end telecom equipment, optical fiber and optical fiber cables and offering communication network solutions for telcos, defence and railway sector announced its Un-audited financial results for the second quarter and half year ended 30th September, 2023.

On a standalone basis, the Company reported quarterly revenue of INR 1001.76 Crores, EBIDTA of INR 131.85 crores, PBT of INR 90.25 crores and PAT of INR 67.55 crores.

Commenting on the Company’s performance, Mr. Mahendra Nahata, Managing Director, HFCL said, “Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions across different regions and also the uncertainties triggered by Global conflicts, the international monetary fund has revised the growth rate forecast to 6.3% for India due to its robust growth prospects. Indian telecom industry stands resilient and India has emerged as among the top three 5G ecosystems in the world within just a year from start of 5G rollout. As a prominent player in optical fiber cables, telecom and networking products and network solution offerings, HFCL continues to demonstrate sustainable performance. During this quarter, the Company has witnessed softening in demand of OFC and telecom and networking products from the telcos, resulting into decline in product revenue both on Quarter on Quarter and Year on Year basis. The temporary decline is attributed to an inventory built-up with major operators, resulting in an overall reduction in revenue in absolute terms both domestically and in the international markets.”

Mr. Nahata outlining HFCL’s strategic moves added, “With our focus on innovation and R&D, we have made significant progress in designing and developing indigenous telecom product and solutions, to meet the significant upcoming demand for fiberisation and 5G network infrastructure in India and key global markets like US, Middle East, France and Germany. We have taken continued efforts to design and develop next-gen products like optical fiber cables for international markets, 5G access and transportation equipment and 5G backhauling products which will significantly boost our revenue and margins going ahead. The Company recently launched its revolutionary Intermittently Bonded Ribbon (IBR) Cable in the United Kingdom and showcased high-fiber density Flat Ribbon Cable in the United States to address the fiberisation challenges and evolving needs of the international customer.”

Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre (ZMEC )- Dedicated Vision Therapy Clinic

Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre (ZMEC), Bengaluru, is one of the few eye hospitals in bengaluru to have a dedicated Vision Therapy Clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of various binocular vision disorders. Equipped with the state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure, ZMEC provides holistic and evidence-based vision therapy to treat various refractive and binocular vision disorders including Amblyopia.

Talking about the new concept, Dr. Samina F Zamindar, Founder, Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre (ZMEC), said, In today’s digital world, with technological advancements eyestrain and headache are common problems. It is important to do binocular vision assessment for diagnosing common eye conditions affecting eye muscles and thereafter learn correct eye exercises to align both eyes.

Vision Therapy is a non-surgical, customized program designed to achieve binocular single vision. The goal of vision therapy is to treat vision problems that cannot be fully addressed through eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery.   It helps to ameliorate vision problems and improve a patient’s quality of life by maximizing vision performance and comfort. The human brain has significant neuroplasticity, which means it can change its structure and function in response to external stimuli. This neuroplasticity is present not only in childhood, but also into adulthood. As a result, custom vision therapy programs can help bring about neurological changes that correct vision problems for improved visual perception and performance.

Vision therapy addresses vision problems that include amblyopia (“lazy eye”), strabismus, binocular vision problems, eye movement disorders, and accommodative (focusing) disorders. For example, if one eye fails to attain normal visual acuity due to eye teaming problems, vision therapy can help improve this teaming and reduce an eye’s perceived laziness

A vision therapist performs an eye examination followed by several special eye tests to properly diagnose the condition before beginning a vision therapy program.

Vision therapy is customized to meet the needs of an individual. Vision therapy can be beneficial for individuals of all ages. Depending on a patient’s needs, vision therapy may last anywhere between six weeks to one year. Most problems can be improved with bi-weekly sessions over two to three months, as determined by pediatric ophthalmologist.

SMA Sapience Celebrates Grand Opening Of Global Competence Center In Bengaluru

SMA Solar Technology AG, a renowned German multinational inverter company, leading the way in Solar PV Inverters, Energy Storage, and Power Electronics, is delighted to announce the successful grand opening of its Global Competence Center -SMA” Sapience” in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The celebration was held at the prestigious Hilton Hotel, Manyata Business Park, on the 18th of October, 2023. 

The company’s Global Competence Opening Celebration marks a significant milestone in SMA Global’s history as it establishes a hub to cater to its worldwide installation base and customers. The event highlights the deep commitment of this prominent German MNC to the Indian market and its global operations. 

Ms. Barbara Gregor, CFO of SMA Solar, Global Competence Center expressed her excitement about the event, stating, "We are truly honored to inaugurate our Global Competence Center - SMA ”Sapience” in Bengaluru, India. This marks a pivotal moment in SMA Solar's journey, and we look forward to furthering our commitment to renewable energies and the Indian market."

Distinguished guests and dignitaries graced the momentous occasion, including top executives and esteemed dignitaries Amita Bagga, Head of SMA Sapience, Bengaluru, India, Mr. Friedrich Birgelen, Deputy Consul General - German Consulate General Bangalore, Hariram Prabhakaran Head of Industry Solutions - Large Scale SMA Solar Technology AG,  Kai Ludolph - Head of Project Engineering Services at SMA Solar Technology AG was present. Additionally, the event hosted Dr. Jai Asundi, Executive Director, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy, Bangalore, and Mr. Idris Mohammed, Climate Change Advisor from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

Establishing the Global Competence Center in Bengaluru solidifies SMA Solar's commitment to driving innovation in renewable energy and enhancing its service to global customers.

About SMA:

For 40 years, SMA has been setting technological trends and driving the development of renewable energies. With their groundbreaking inverter technology, they have made significant contributions in seeing that renewable energies leave the pioneer phase behind and increasingly become the norm worldwide.

With the digitization of the energy industry, they are now entering the energy world of the future. Photovoltaics are playing an important role, given that they will soon be the most cost-effective energy source in all regions.

In 1996, one of the first large solar PV plant was powered with SMA central inverter in India. SMA opened its Indian subsidiary at an opportune time in October 2010 when the market was about to expand rapidly. The SMA India team has also grown to spread across 6 locations.