This partnership will give access to digital loans to Kinetic Green’s nationwide customers

 

Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has partnered with Tata Capital, the flagship financial services arm of the Tata Group. Through this partnership, customers looking to buy Kinetic Green’s electric two-wheelers will get access to digitally enabled loans at Kinetic Green dealerships across India.

 

The loan disbursement is seamless as loan decision can be given in flat 15 minutes. Through this collaboration, customers will get attractive interest rate, loan up to 85% of two-wheeler value, repayment period of up to 36 months and low EMI scheme as per customer eligibility.

 

Commenting on the partnership, Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO, Kinetic Green said that “We’re delighted to partner with Tata Capital for easy financing of electric vehicles. With attractive financing options provided by Tata Capital the partnership will further favour the green mobility shift, leading to a seamless ownership experience. I am confident that this association will help penetration into untapped markets and allow easy access to finance at the best rates with minimum documentation.”

 

Commenting on the partnership, Sarosh Amaria, Managing Director, Tata Capital Financial Services Limited said, “The shift to electric mobility is becoming an inevitable reality. First-time EV buyers (two/four wheelers) also get lucrative tax benefits. With our easy and affordable financing solutions, we want to make EV adoption easier for Kinetic Green’s two-wheeler buyers. We look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership with Kinetic Green.”

 

Tata Capital’s ability to cater to diverse financial needs along with Kinetic Green’s innovative, state-of-the-art manufacturing helps to continue their pioneering work to electrify India’s mobility sector.

 

• Top 10 winners receive personalized professional support and more

• Villgro, as an implementation partner, will reinforce India’s waste management ecosystem

 

The Swachhata Startup Challenge, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD), with Villgro as the implementation partner, concluded the closing and award ceremony, Swachhata Startup Conclave, on Tuesday, 20th September 2022, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

 

Top 10 winners of Swachhata Startup Challenge

  

The top 10 startups creating innovative solutions, catalysing the momentum of the waste management ecosystem in India, were felicitated by Shri Kaushal Kishore, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, H.E. Mr Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India, Ms Roopa Mishra, Joint Secretary and National Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (MoHUA), and Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 

 

The top 10 startups will each receive funding to the tune of Rs. 25 lakhs from MoHUA and AFD as well as personalized professional and capacity-building support for a year. Eligible startups will also receive Rs. 50 lakhs in follow-on investment from Villgro.  

 

Speaking at the event, the Ambassador of France to India, Emmanuel Lenain remarked, “France and India are committed to working together on tackling plastic pollution and waste management. The AFD-MoHUA Swachhata Startup Challenge is a concrete step in this direction, and we are proud of the overwhelming response it has received. I warmly congratulate the 10 winners whose innovative solutions will bring about socially impactful transformation to India’s waste management ecosystem.” 

 

Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, interacted with the founders of the top 30 startups, who were featured in a booklet launched at the Swachhata Startup Conclave, along with their innovations. Two panel discussions, Sankalp, facilitated by Ananth Aravamudan, Sector Lead, Climate Action, Villgro, and Prerna, facilitated by Mohammad Azhar, Lead, Government & Public Sector Initiatives, were also held to discuss the challenges, learnings and journeys of Indian soonicorns and unicorns. 

The Swachhata Startup Challenge seeks to create a conducive environment and nurture impactful startups creating solutions at the nexus of social innovation and technology. Furthermore, it provides financial, capacity building and GTM support to the startups to reinforce India’s waste management ecosystem and catalyze digital transformation, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0).

 

The Swachata Startup Challenge received an overwhelming response with a diverse application pool of 244* applications from 23 States and Union Territories, including 100 women-led startups. 

 

The Top 10 winners are

 

• Genrobotics develops robotic scavengers engineered to clean manholes and sewers, thereby eliminating manual scavenging.

• The Kabadiwala enables users to sell and schedule free pickup of over 40 different categories of recyclable wastes.

• Bintix Waste Research tracks collection, weighing, sorting and recycling of dry waste coming from each household.

• Recycler India-Saltech transforms single-use plastics, construction and industrial waste into high-performance composite building materials.

• Jal Sevak recycles wastewater from bathrooms, sinks, cloth-washing and dishwashing for flushing toilets and urinals.

• GreenJams produces carbon-negative building materials out of crop residues and industrial by-products to replace conventional bricks.

• Mudita and Radhesh transforms chicken waste into handloom cloth, which is turned into clothes and accessories by tribal women and local village artisans.

• Green Delight Innovation produces India’s first FDA-approved sanitary pads that are organic, plastic-free and biodegradable.

• KNP Arises offers a platform for hotels, restaurants and other food businesses to dispose of used cooking oil in a traceable and effective manner.

• Cherries produces a portable, multi-functional Sanitation Service Equipment, which pumps high-density fecal and sanitary sludge from leach-pits, septic tanks and manholes.

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The new identity reflects the company's rapid strides to reinvent itself while offering disruptive solutions for clients and building a diverse, global, and engaged workforce

BANGALORE, India and PLANO, Texas, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CSS Corp, a digital technology and customer experience (CX) services provider, has rebranded itself to Movate™. The new brand identity symbolizes the company's transformation into a digital-led, people-driven organization that helps ambitious, growth-oriented companies outperform through technology and human ingenuity.

The new name Movate is a combination of 'Momentum' and 'Innovate.' It represents the company's philosophy of helping clients achieve great outcomes with speed and staying ahead of the time curve. The name also highlights the firm's passion for solving complex challenges through the most innovative solutions. Movate's new logo amalgamates these themes using a vibrant mix of colors blended in gradients. The solid colors reflect the company's unshakeable delivery standards and beliefs, and the blended colors represent the young, passionate workforce's flexibility to work across client scenarios and geographies.

Established 26 years ago, the company built a niche in the industry as a trusted and reliable provider of digital CX and IT services for some of the world's largest brands across business verticals such as technology, telecom, gaming, media, retail, CPG, and automotive, to name a few. With strong roots in its long heritage, Movate has charted a high growth and change trajectory in recent years. The company has consistently delivered revenue growth of 20-30%, which is reflective of its solid business model that leverages digital-infused solutions with an insights-driven approach to drive impeccable customer experiences. It has also emerged among the most awarded and analyst-accredited firms in its revenue range.  

Commenting on the move, Sunil Mittal, CEO at Movate, said, “We have come a long way in the last few years and have metamorphosed into a human-centered technology and experiences company. While our business has evolved dramatically to align with changing client needs and industry disruptions, it was important for us to also have an identity that clearly represents our tremendous transformation. We are excited to introduce a new name and brand identity that reflects our traction and future vision. Movate is our visible symbol of change – a flag-bearer of our new purpose and ambition. The 11,700 Movators look forward to continue to partner with our global clients with a rejuvenated culture of diversity, excellence, and customer-focus.” 

Buoyed by Movate's growth and its firm commitment to hire diverse and industry-leading talent, the company's headcount has doubled over the last three years. Responding to post-pandemic realities, Movate acquired Directly OnDemand, a gig-expert services platform, and now nurtures a network of thousands of gig experts across 60 countries speaking over 100 languages. With these globally-integrated capabilities, Movate stands well-positioned to add enhanced value to its global clients as they transform their businesses into intelligent, high-growth enterprises. 

Sanjay Chakrabarty, Managing Partner of Capital Square Partners, a Singapore-based Private Equity firm with a controlling stake in Movate, said, “Movate has carved out a niche for itself in today's new age of digital-led value propositions for clients, and this has facilitated the company's substantial growth over the last few years. The new and modernized brand identity represents Movate's commitment to innovation and passion for powering enterprises with disruptive thinking and outcome-focused services.”

Movate's rebranding is expected to be operationally complete by the end of the year when it will also unveil its new website, www.Movate.com. More information about the rebranding can be accessed at www.csscorp.com/Movate.

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The specially abled athletes selected by The Handball Association of India will represent India at the World Wheelchair Handball Championship at Cairo, Egypt, conducted by the International Handball Federation (IHF).

SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading General Insurance companies will be supporting 10 specially abled athletes from Phoenix Sports selected by the Handball Association of India, who will be representing India at the first four a side World Wheelchair Handball Championships in Cairo, Egypt. SBI General Insurance will further empower these athletes by financially supporting them for this championship which is scheduled from September 20 – 25, 2022.

According to a resolution made by the IHF’s Executive Committee on July 6, 2022, the first-ever HFO Wheelchair Handball World Championship in Egypt will have six competing teams and will feature two teams from Europe, the Netherlands & Slovenia, South & Central America, Brazil, and Chile, as well as one team from Asia, India, Africa and Egypt each. The competition, which is slated to begin on October 6, 2022, in Cairo, kicks-off with a preliminary phase face-off before the championship's final round.

Commenting on the association, Shri Anand Pejawar, Deputy Managing Director, SBI General Insurance said, “SBI General being a responsible corporate believes in meaningful contribution through its CSR programmes which focuses on various areas and segments. Sports is an integral focus area, and we constantly explore and support various sports forms and/or athletes. We are happy to associate with Phoenix Sports & Handball Association of India that will support 10 specially abled athletes with a distinctive platform to compete. This program being the first of its kind for this category of athletes, we hope that initiatives like this will inspire greater participation and support for the community enabling India and Indian athletes succeed at a global stage.”

Mr. Saikrishna Hatangadi, from Phoenix Sports said, “There is immense sporting talent amidst our specially abled athletes. This four a side wheelchair handball championship is a first of its kind event being conducted by IHF and we are delighted with support of SBI General Insurance our wheelchair athletes can represent the country on a global competitive platform such as this, for the first time. We are immensely proud of our athletes and hope they will go on to win bigger laurels”

In line with the focus on sports as a focus area, SBI General has consistently extended support to potential athletes / sports persons from difficult backgrounds, enabling world class training for them in association with JSW-IIS (Inspire Institute of Sports). This year, SBI General is supporting Inspire Winter Sports Excellence Program (IWSEP), a new sport in association with JSW IIS, which will train, guide and support the athletes in gearing up for the upcoming Winter Olympics 2026, thereby strengthen SBI General’s contribution to Indian sports.

·         Pre-approved Visa on Arrival introduced for the first time to make the visa application experience quick and seamless for 75 nationalities travelling for business, convention, tourism and visiting family & friends

·         Quick and hassle-free immigration clearance and exit from the airport upon arrival in Indonesia

 

Travellers to Indonesia eligible for Visa on Arrival can now enjoy a quicker, smoother visa application journey by completing the process online, pre-departure, through VFS Global. VFS Global has entered into an exclusive agreement with TLP, the Immigration Department for Republic of Indonesia and Bank Mandiri, to provide online pre-payment of fees, fast-track access and concierge services to international passengers upon arrival in Jakarta.

 

Nationals of the 75 eligible countries can apply for their Indonesia Visa on Arrival through VFS Global by submitting their documents and paying the fees online at www.indonesiavoa.vfsevisa.id prior to their travel. A confirmation will be sent to their registered email ID and the visa processed in advance to be stamped upon arrival. With the payment having been made online, the on-arrival process reduces to just the stamping of the visa, which can be done at the designated fast-track Visa on Arrival immigration lanes.

 

Mr. Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer, VFS Global said, “Indonesia is a popular destination for travellers across the globe, and we are excited to unveil a service that will make their visa application journey quicker and simpler. With tech-led Do It Yourself solutions becoming increasingly popular, this first- ever fast-track Visa on Arrival service is sure to offer applicants a more relaxed on-arrival experience.”

 

Indonesia received over 15 million foreign tourists in 2019 before the pandemic. Between January and July 2022, the destination has welcomed around 1 million international travellers. From India alone, over 657,000 tourists arrived in Indonesia in 2019, before the pandemic.

 

How to use the fast-track VOA service

 

STEP 1: Visit www.indonesiavoa.vfsevisa.id

STEP 2: Submit the required documents and pay the VOA fee online

STEP 3: Await the confirmation email that will be sent to the registered email ID

STEP 4: Upon landing in Jakarta, head to the dedicated fast-track lane with the confirmation email to get the visa stamped

 

VFS Global will offer Standard and Express service options. Applicants opting for the Standard service will be able to submit their applications no less than 72 hours prior to the date of departure, and benefit from the fast-track immigration process. Those opting for the Express service will be able to submit their applications no less than 24 hours prior to the date of departure. The Express service additionally provides end-to-end personalised assistance and guidance, right from the arrival gate through immigration, baggage claim, and customs.

SanKash helps BNPL/consumer financing providers to plug and access its 6000+ merchants’ base network, aggregating $20 billion of transaction value through a single pay later button

SanKash, the fastest growing AI-powered platform which aggregates BNPL & consumer financing providers, today announced its partnership with EarlySalary and Finzy to offer Travel Now Pay Later (TNPL) option to Indian travelers. This move is to streamline the booking processes and avoid costly upfront investments for trips booked months in advance.

 

As a travel-first BNPL aggregator, SanKash helps BNPL/consumer financing providers to plug and access its 6000+ merchants’ base network, aggregating $20 billion of transaction value through a single pay later button. Sankash connects travel merchants and BNPL providers, as a middle layer, in a hassle-free way on a single interface to offer the best point-of-sale financing option to travelers.

 

SanKash AI powered engine does all the heavy lifting for customers & merchants. Basis Knock-off criteria set by NBFC, customer inputs, and travel data of customers, the engine decides the financial provider which is going to approve the case and the customer will only interact with one BNPL provider.

 

“Our partnership with EarlySalary and Finzy is another attempt on our part to create a new generation of credit by providing transparent and flexible payment options to the travelers. With the travel industry picking up again post-pandemic, we hope to provide a further boost by removing financial boundaries for travelers, through our financing partners. With outbound travel predicted to hit 29m by 2025, this is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Akash Dahiya, Co-founder and CEO SanKash.

 

Mr. Amol Maheshwari, Chief Distribution Officer, EarlySalary said, “We are excited to partner with the Leading Travel Aggregator, Sankash who provides Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions to Travelers. This partnership will enable us to power the affordability and aspirations of million Indians who wish to travel to their dream destinations every year. We have already processed BNPL transactions worth Rs. 2 crores seamlessly in the first 10 days of going live with SanKash. Post the third wave of COVID-19, Indians are looking forward to the much-needed holiday break with their families. Hence with the travel industry bouncing back, our partnership with SanKash will empower customers to plan their travel immediately and afford it in easy EMIs. Through this, we wish to enhance the happiness quotient & the aspirations of customers and significantly drive their confidence in seamless digital transactions.”

 

Speaking about the partnership, Vishwas Dixit, Co-founder & CMO from Finzy further said, “We are delighted to partner with SanKash to expand our offerings in the travel industry. SanKash is helping us in connecting with travel customers through their merchant tie-ups to offer the best point-of-sale financing option to the travelers. We digitally connect investors to hand-picked borrowers to provide risk optimized returns through SanKash.”

 

Since its launch in 2018, SanKash has focused on building a best-in-class product around its audience and their purchasing habits; seeing demand and customer loyalty solidify in the process. As SanKash continues to expand and onboard other lenders for their growing network of Airlines, Cruise liner, hotels, OTA’s, and other travel-related services, it can now easily and effortlessly provide travel merchants an opportunity to provide simple installments to customers that are customized to their unique financial needs in just seconds directly on the website, at the time of purchase.

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HealthEM.AI's AI/ML capabilities will help Marquee unlock the value of data and improve patient experience, operational efficiency and revenue optimization.

BANGALORE, India, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HealthEMAI,  a mission-driven data platform company dedicated to improving care delivery, today announced its partnership with Marquee Dental Partners. Marquee, a leading dental service organization, provides dentists with both the support and the clinical autonomy they need to succeed. 

The partnership will bring together the best of both worlds, combining Marquee's expertise in providing dental care services with HealthEM.AI's award-winning AI capabilities. This will equip dentists with insights from patients' health data and lead to improved clinical outcomes.

“As AI advances, dental care services will become more precise, providing proactive and contextual interventions at the right time to improve the patient experience. We are excited to partner with Marquee on their vision to reimagine the dental care experience and equip dentists with key health data for their patients. HealthEM.AI helps Marquee unlock value from patient and operations data and provides meaningful insights for decision-making that benefit patients and improve clinical outcomes,” said Pradeep Kumar Jain, Chief Product Officer, HealthEM.AI.

“Our goal is to efficiently arm doctors with a set of insights regarding each patient's current overall and oral health. Insights that are predictive in nature allow doctors to take preventative steps today to avoid future health problems,” said Fred Ward, Chief Executive Officer at Marquee Dental Partners. “Coupling a patient's current health situation with a dentist's diagnosis using artificial intelligence will make this a reality. Patients should experience lower healthcare costs and enjoy improved overall health. Our vision at Marquee is to take this evolving technology and apply it to transform dental care while improving the patient and the doctor experience. Our partnership with HealthEM.AI supports this vision,” he added.

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Rise lnfraventures Limited, North India’s leading real estate consultancy firm specialised in the luxury real estate segment, has moved into a plush new office in Gurugram. The new office will set a benchmark to raise service experience standard at a peak for their clients and associates. The office has been deigned in way to keep all vertical under one roof to tackle all sort of queries and concerns of client in lesser timeline. Synchronically exclusive cabins maintain privacy and feel at home experience allows consumer to reach to wise decision. The new office is located at the 2nd Floor of IREO Grand View Tower at Golf Course Extension, next to Hyatt Complex Gurugram and is spread over a massive 10,000 sq. ft. area.
 

Rise Infra had also recently announced the commencement of its operations in western India and opened a new office in BKC, Mumbai. RISE Infra will ensure to carry their inherited legacy of integrity and adhere to commitment in all the milestones they reach in their journey in coming years. 
 

Besides, the firm has also set up a target of 3000 Crores gross sales in 2022-23. In FY 2021-22, the company had achieved sales of 1600 Crores from a single operational office. In addition to this, RISE Infra will keep enhancing their services in residential, commercial, and land acquisition, including emerging segments such as SCO, High-end retail and Low-rise floors. 

 

Post COVID-19 Pandemic, high surge in Luxury segment has picked up soaring pace with rapid growing and the sale. Especially in the price bracket of Rs 1.5 to 5 crores, is showing no signs of abating. Customers today with more specific demands are willing to pay for the facilities & amenities without any second thoughts. “At RISE Infra, we work exclusively in the high-end residential as well as commercial segments with our decade old experience in Realty business. We efficiently bringing best possible deals for our customers with guaranteed lowest price. Hence, decision of investment in real estate would be quick and effortless,” says Mr. Sachin Gawri, Founder & CEO, Rise Infraventures Limited.

Rise Infra is known for its transparency and proactive guidance to its customers and helping them secure their portfolio with finest returns and extravagant growth. This present move follows the company’s expansion plan spelt out earlier this financial year. This progress will help RISE Infra further consolidate its position as a steady play in the marking.

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