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Business Wire India - Multimedia: Digest for October 13, 2022

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Embodying the spirit of Prime Minister's localization vision 'Vocal for Local' and 'Local for Global' to fulfill the dream of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat or self-reliant India, Talenmark unveils India's biggest and first of its kind souk at the nation's biggest cultural centre within Markaz Knowledge City, at Kaithapoyil on Calicut-Wayanad National Highway.
 
The souk is modeled on the Arabic souks of yore. Built in Arabic marketplace architecture style, it comprises of a labyrinth of 150 shops assigned for more than 50 categories of trade, giving visitors a glimpse into different cultures. With commercial space spread across 1,23,000 sq.ft in a single trade floor, it has a commercial corridor of 710 metres. Once operational, the souk anticipates a daily footfall of 10,000 people.

Souk, with its distinct circular architecture, is a market that is the cradle of traditional urban culture popular in Arab societies. Unlike shopping malls that cater to middle and upper middle classes, the souk, with international and local businesses, is open and multifunctional in character, which makes it endearing to people from all walks of life. The souk at Markaz Knowledge City draws inspiration from history where the Malabar Coast had business ties with seafarers from the Arab world and developed a system of interlinked trading networks.
 
The construction of the souk and the cultural center has been carried out by Talenmark Developers, pioneers in building iconic structures. The company is steered by the trio Habeeburahman, Hibathulla, and Muhammed Shakeel.
 
A Launchpad for local and national products
 
The souk, with its steady stream of local, national and international visitors, would aid the country's farmers, artisans, weavers, engineers, small entrepreneurs and MSMEs who struggle to reach new markets in every nook and corner of the world. Besides, it plays a vital role in the development of the region as a commercial center of trade. Local artisans and craftsmen would widely benefit from these bustling spaces. It also gives visitors an opportunity to connect themselves to the deep rooted culture that existed. It is also expected to throw a lifeline to the small and marginal domestic industries which are struggling to survive in the wake of the pandemic.

Replete with authentic street food, artisan handicrafts, fine collectibles, unique gifts, fine art and sculptures, spices, herbs, dried fruits, candied nuts, locally blended teas, perfumes, essential oils, incense sticks, jewelry, fabrics, furnishings, souvenirs and many others that showcase local craftsmanship and Indian heritage, the vibrating trade floor and passageways of the souk are expected to brim with the hustle of tradesmen and artists.
 
The Cultural Centre
 
The souk is built as a part of the Cultural Centre, an amalgam of business, art, culture, shopping, and entertainment within Markaz Knowledge City at Kaithapoyil in Calicut. Besides the souk, the cultural centre has elements that allow one to leaf through the civilization such as spiritual enclave, research and development centre, international heritage museum, world library, International event centre etc. It houses a rooftop garden with more than 100 trees. The project merits a place on the world tourism map for all its salient aesthetic features resembling a Mughal monument and for its proximity to Wayanad, one of India's finest hill stations.
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Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Deepa Desai as senior vice president and country head of Labcorp Drug Development India.
 
A longtime health care and life sciences leader, Desai brings extensive industry and scientific knowledge to the position, which gives her oversight of more than 6,000 employees. She most recently served as CEO of D Cube Consultancy, a firm she founded to help redesign and refocus organizations and teams in the healthcare space.
 
"Dr. Desai's broad experience and lengthy track record of driving strong business performance and scientific innovation on a global scale makes her exceptionally well-suited for the role," said Dr. Paul Kirchgraber, CEO of Labcorp Drug Development. "She has a proven passion for nurturing the careers of scientists and future leaders, and is committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. Dr. Desai will play a large part in furthering our mission to improve health and improve lives."
 
Prior to establishing her consulting firm, Desai spent nearly two decades serving in various roles at a global contract research organization (CRO). These positions included global head of quality management systems, vice president and global lead for the company's clinical delivery network, as well as global head of cardiac safety services. Desai also acted as a diversity and inclusion champion at the CRO, making her a key advocate and mentor within the company and across the broader health care community.
 
"Joining Labcorp presents the opportunity to be part of a globally impactful organization with a rich history of advancing life-saving science and technology," Desai said. "I'm proud to work alongside such dedicated employees and incredible leaders, who have driven Labcorp's important efforts in India for the benefit of patients, customers, clinicians and communities."
 
An alumna of INSEAD, Desai was recognized in 2020 as one of PharmaVoice's 100 Most Inspiring Leaders, and in 2019 she received a prestigious Luminary Award from the Healthcare Businesswomen Association. She earned her degree in homeopathic medicine and surgery from Mumbai University. 
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Prodapt, a leading global consulting, technology, and managed services provider to the connectedness industry, today announced the launch of its OpenFibreXchange (OFX) that will enable Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to rapidly connect with the regional fibre operators to boost high-speed digital connectivity across the UK.
 
With a singular focus on the Connectedness industry, Prodapt's OpenFibreXchange, built on cloud-native, open-source technology, will enable wholesale fibre aggregation in the UK to accelerate digital Connectedness. ISPs can seamlessly connect with regional fibre operators via OFX to deliver pan-UK digital connectivity.
 
Prodapt is committed to accelerating the digitisation of Britain and connecting hard-to-reach communities. The investment in OFX resulted from open discussions with delegates from retail & wholesale fibre AltNets, incumbent operators, and PE firms during Prodapt's monthly Fibre CXO breakfast roundtables in London. OFX will enable the market model for any ISP to engage any fibre operator to deliver digital services across any region in the UK.
 
"OpenFibreXchange will accelerate the time-to-market for ISPs to offer high-speed digital services across the country. The ISPs will be able to unlock the full potential of full-fibre in 80% reduced cycle time via OFX, which will bridge the gap between disparate process and tech stacks of regional fibre operators" – Mukul Gupta, EVP & Head Fibre.
 
Many industry leaders have expressed their excitement and support for Prodapt's OpenFibreXchange.
 
"High-speed full fibre access is indispensable for the digital economy, and OpenFibreXchange can help accelerate the collaboration between ISPs & fibre operators at a national level in the UK" – Charlie Ruddy, CEO, Digital Infrastructure.
 
"OpenFibreXchange is a great initiative for ISPs & regionally focussed fibre AltNets to collaborate seamlessly & accelerate the digitisation of Britain" – Christos Voudouris, CTIO, Neos Networks.
 
"Fibre is the foundation for the future of connected digital homes & enterprises in Britain, and OpenFibreXchange can accelerate the consumption of regional fibre access capacity by the ISPs"– James Warner, CSO, FullFibre.

"OpenFibreXchange will be a great initiative in the Netherlands to accelerate the digital connections for communities, homes & enterprises at the national level" – Anja Raijmakers, DeltaFiber.
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With an aim of making holistic good health for all Indians a common goal, India's longest running and most credible social initiative for health is back for year 9. This campaign has been acknowledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its impact on public awareness on health and hygiene.
 
Debuting as Banega Swacch India 8 years ago, for promoting hygiene and cleanliness, the campaign transformed into Banega Swasth India, taking forward Gandhiji's assertion that cleanliness and health are intertwined. Every year highlighted themes on good hygiene practices, clean environment and health, how a healthy India is a prosperous India and how no Indian must be left behind in the quest for good health.
 
Season 9's theme Lakshya - Sampoorn Swasthya Ka, focuses on holistic good health for every Indian regardless and of their backgrounds. To build a future where every Indian has access to good health care and to improve average life expectancy to 80 years of age through innovation, technology, access to medical care and focused self-care. The 12-hour telethon attended by Ministers representing different states, experts from the WHO, innovators, doctors, artists and health care workers who function on the frontlines helping the most vulnerable people, focused on how we can achieve the goal of holistic health for all, setting the tone for the new year of the Campaign.
 
These conversations were interspersed with live performances by esteemed artists such as Mohit Chauhan, Kailash Kher, Palak Mucchal, Mika Singh, Vishal Mishra, Aastha Gill, Dharmesh Yelonde and Ganesh Acharya.
 
The event highlighted the need to prevent ill-health, and not just cure it. It stressed on the importance of good hygiene, analysed the impact of Climate change on health and examined how to better discuss the importance of adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Women's health was also a focus, while introducing the audiences to the next big innovations in health tech.
 
This annual event and campaign has won multiple awards for being a force for bringing about social change and awareness.
 
Amitabh Bachchan, Campaign Ambassador, says, "A Swasth Bharat needs to be our lakshya…it's the key to a prosperous future. Programs like Banega Swasth India work towards raising awareness about good health and hygiene, and this year, the spotlight is on the game-changers of health in the last 75 years. Health tech has advanced so much over the last few years – the fact that we've been able to make indigenous and affordable vaccines speaks volumes of the potential India has. Health care needs to be inclusive and accessible to every individual."

Kris Licht, President Health & Global Chief Officer, Reckitt said, "Creating positive social impact which goes beyond our products and business is a natural extension of our purpose- to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world. We are certain that we will create a lasting impact in communities and, together with our partners, will contribute to delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."

Gaurav Jain, Senior Vice President, Reckitt - South Asia said, "The access to good health and hygiene should be a right of every individual. Our Goal is Good Health for All. This means that every Indian is able to live a healthy life. If we as individuals and communities focus on better physical and mental well-being, we will no doubt be able to achieve our 'Lakshya - Sampoorn Swasthya Ka'."

Ravi Bhatnagar, Director- External Affairs and Partnerships, Reckitt- South Asia said, "The Dettol Banega Swasth India platform not only gives us a chance to make a difference, but we also get to celebrate success stories that have truly been inspiring to audience across the globe. We believe in working on SDG 17 (Partnerships) and making sure we 'Leave No One Behind' through right Public, Private and Patient Mix to make every Indian live a healthy 'Sahasra Poorna Chandrodayam' (Living 1000 full moons)."
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Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany in partnership with African First Ladies launched a new children's storybook – 'Sugar Free Jude' to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness on the early detection, prevention, and management of Diabetes for children and youth across Africa in English, French and Portuguese.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation expressed, "I am very happy to bring to you Merck Foundation's new children storybook– 'Sugar Free Jude' in partnership with my dear sisters, the African First Ladies which is currently available on our social media and websites and will be distributed soon in our partner countries. Through our new children storybook, we want to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness on the early detection, prevention, and management of Diabetes, from a young age, to remind all of you that together we can fight diabetes every day and that health is our only wealth. 'Sugar Free Jude' is a story of a young school-going boy, Jude, whose daily life is affected when he is diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Jude was able to manage his health condition with help from his family, friends and teachers at school and he became the advocate to fight diabetes in his school and community".

Read 'Sugar Free Jude' storybook here:
https://merck-foundation.com/merckfoundation/public/uploads/digital_library/1656412954_b2be045662b6b261026a.pdf

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost 70% of the African population living with Diabetes is unaware of their condition and about 45 million adult population have Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) which places them at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

"Jude symbolizes the many young men and women in Africa who suffer from Diabetes but are unaware of their condition. Early signs and symptoms of Diabetes such as frequent urination, increased thirst, feeling tired and hungry, vision problems, slow wound healing, and yeast infections must not be ignored. In case one experiences any of these symptoms, one must consult a doctor and get tested. Diabetes management is a lifestyle change, those living with this condition have to eat healthy, exercise regularly, stop smoking, and limit alcohol, sugar and salt intake," explained Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej.

Merck Foundation has also released three Songs in three languages named 'NO more Diabetes, Sugar Free' in English, 'Dites non au Diabète' in French and 'Chega de Diabete' in Portuguese. And recently has released the remix of the three languages.

Listen to the remix diabetes song here: https://youtu.be/1Witk3k9ykE

These songs have been sung by Cwezi from Ghana for English Version, Laura Beg from Mauritius for the French Version, and Blaze from Mozambique for the Portuguese Version. The songs talk about promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness on the early detection and prevention of Diabetes.

Click here to listen to 'NO More Diabetes, Sugar Free' English Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC6VpDVoE-k
Click here to listen to 'Dites non au Diabète' French Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXvL88X62DQ
Click here to listen to 'Chega de Diabete' Portuguese Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMJO4JHTPZM

Moreover, through "Merck Foundation Diabetes Blue Points Program" in partnership with African First Ladies, Ministries of Health, and Medical Societies, Merck Foundation has provided more than 720 scholarships for doctors from 45 Countries, of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master degree in both Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes, and 3 months Diabetes Mastercourse.

Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies, has also introduced Awards for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Musicians/ Singers, and new potential talents in these fields from African countries to Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Details of the awards:
 
1. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2022 "Diabetes & Hypertension": Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here to view more details.

2. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2022 "Diabetes & Hypertension": All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here to view more details.

3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2022 "Diabetes & Hypertension": All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here to view more details.

4. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2022 "Diabetes & Hypertension": All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here to view more details.

Entries for all the awards are to be submitted via email to:
submit@merck-foundation.com
 
Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies has also released 7 inspiring children's storybooks in three languages and over 30 songs on breaking infertility stigma, supporting girls' education, and women empowerment, in English, French and Portuguese language. To listen to the Merck Foundation songs and read the Merck Foundation storybooks, please visit: https://merck-foundation.com/our-programs/Merck-Foundation-More-Than-a-Mother/Local-Songs-and-Children-Stories
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After making massive strides with their recent NFT drop in collaboration with Gulzar Sahab, Kulturemint has gone on to build rapidly on their success by announcing the launch of Preeta Sinha's NFT collection.

These NFTs feature a colourful blend of tones melting and meddling into each other. The first art called "klaɪmət Kahani" features a Polar Bear taking a walk through his melting habitat. The bright yellow aura emanating from the protagonist conveys the discomfort he is feeling in the moment due to the heat emanating from behind the snow caps.

The second NFT "plæstɪk soup maha sagar" depicts a turtle struggling to swim as he has fallen victim to the plastic running rampant throughout the oceans.

The final NFT "Jivika, Power of fuːd" depicts a globe that has melted into the shape of a cow being slaughtered alluding to the dangers of modern day factory farming and the extensive consumption of meat which is one the primary factors behind global warming.

While speaking on the NFT, Preeta Sinha emphasised the importance of awareness around global warming saying, "My art much like my businesses stems from my purpose in life which revolves around raising awareness around the most pressing issues that plague the planet. Whether it's a brand, cause or vote, it's important to think consciously about the decisions we make. Every decision has an impact. There are many factors today that contribute to the climate crisis and each one stems from us. It's time to act like our life depends on it, because it does!"

The illustrious Sinha family has always been at the forefront of Environmental conservation. While Shatrughan, Sonakshi, Luv & Kush have taken towards replanting trees to reverse the damage of Cyclone Tauktae among several other causes, Preeta Sinha is the star of the family when it comes to furthering environmental causes and has taken up the mantle from her predecessors. Apart from co-founding the path-breaking eco-lifestyle publication One Green Planet, the serial empath is also the brains behind category leading plant-based food app 'Food Monster' and the trailblazing zero-waste sustainable fashion brand 'Tiny Rescue' which creates empowering clothing collections focused on social and environmental causes.

Kulturemint has also stated that they plan on hosting over 100 artists on their NFT Platform soon. For more such unique NFTs, one can check out the entire collection on Kulturemint.com
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced it has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) that extends the relationship beyond 5G design and test into 6G research.
 
In August 2020, Keysight signed an MoU with IITM to support Telecom Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) in the development of India-specific 5G standards to encourage Indian startups and the telecom industry to take an early lead in 5G. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) funded the large-scale project called '5G Testbed' with the goal to build a test bed that closely resembles a real-world 5G deployment using equipment developed by Keysight.
 
As 5G is getting ready for rollout, 6G is emerging as the new wireless technology with more unique capabilities and use cases coverage. The new MoU extends the existing engagement to enable Keysight and IITM to continue working together in areas of mutual interest devoted to technical development and India's plan to launch 6G services in the country by 2030.
 
"India has already paved the way for rapid expansion of technology in manufacturing, infrastructure, education, agriculture, and healthcare with the successful multi-band 5G auctions and is now positioned to be one of the top global markets for 5G," said Sudhir Tangri, VP and Country General Manager of Keysight India. "As a founding member of the 6G Flagship Program, we are pleased to extend our current 5G partnership with IITM into new groundbreaking 6G research to contribute to India's forward-looking 6G plans."
 
"IIT Madras has been working on various 5G technologies and demonstrated indigenous end-to-end 5G system partnering with other institutions. Keysight test equipment has been instrumental to the development of the system and Keysight has provided invaluable support in solving some of the technical problems," said Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Professor at IIT Madras. "With the advent of 6G, IIT Madras plans to take the next steps in strengthening its collaboration with Keysight. This MoU provides a framework for working together on the next-generation beyond-5G and 6G technologies. IITM looks forward to a fruitful collaboration with Keysight."
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Hindustan Zinc Limited today announced its production numbers for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2022. 
 
  1. Mined & Refined Metal
Particulars
(In '000 tonnes, or as stated')		 2Q 1Q 1H
FY23 FY22 % Change FY23 %
Change		 FY23 FY22 %
Change
Mined Metal 255 248 3% 252 1% 507 470 8%
Integrated Saleable Metal 246 209 18% 260 (6%) 506 445 13%
  • Refined Zinc
 189 162 16% 206 (8%) 395 350 13%
  • Refined Lead
 57 47 21% 54 5% 110 95 16%
Silver Integrated (in tonnes) 194 152 28% 177 10% 371 313 19%
Silver Integrated (in mn ounces) 6.2 4.9 28% 5.7 10% 11.9 10.1 19%
 
2QFY23

Highest-ever second quarter mined metal production at 255kt, up 3% YoY, driven by better grades and improved mill recoveries. Sequential growth of 1% was largely on account of better grades.

Refined metal production at 246kt, an increase of 18% YoY with improved smelter performance, better mined metal availability and base impact due to extended maintenance shutdown in the same period last year. However, refined metal was lower by 6% QoQ because of lower roaster availability due to breakdown of an acid storage tank at Chanderiya plant in 2QFY23 and time taken in ramp up of production post maintenance.

Integrated zinc production was at 189kt, up 16% YoY and down 8% QoQ. Refined lead production was 57kt up 21% YoY and 5% QoQ. Saleable silver production was 6.2 moz, up 28% YoY and 10% QoQ in line with lead metal production and WIP liquidation.

1HFY23

First half mined metal production at 507kt was 8% higher YoY, on account of increase in ore production, further supported by better grades & improved operational efficiency.

First half refined metal production at 506kt, was up 13% YoY, resulting from consistent mined metal flow from mines and better plant availability partly offset by acid storage tank breakdown at Chanderiya plant in 2QFY23.

1HFY23 integrated zinc production was at 395kt, up 13% YoY and refined lead production was at 110kt, up 16% YoY. Saleable silver production was 11.9 moz, up 19% YoY in-line with lead metal production.
 
  1. Wind Power
 
Particulars
(In million units)		 2Q 1Q 1H
FY23 FY22 % Change FY23 %
Change		 FY23 FY22 %
Change
Wind Power 124 155 (20%) 150 (17%) 274 289 (5%)
 
Wind power generation for 2QFY23 was 124 MU, down 20% YoY & down 17% QoQ, owing to lower wind velocity & seasonality impact.
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A trade mission of companies in the field of renewable energy from the Belgian industrial region of Wallonia announced future expansion of partnerships with its Indian counterparts.

India and Belgium are engaged in a dialogue on renewable energy through a Joint Working Group co-chaired by the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). This year, India and Belgium are set to renew their memorandum of understanding in the field of renewable energy for another 5 years. 

A delegation of the Walloon (originating from Wallonia) business cluster TWEED took part in a week-long trade mission to meet their Indian counterparts and discussed market opportunities, knowledge transfer and technological partnerships. The Walloon business cluster TWEED congregates more than two hundred stakeholders (from MNCs to SMEs, through universities and R&D centers), with the aim of fostering high quality and industrial-size projects in the fields of the production of sustainable energy.

Between 26th of September and 30th of September, the Trade Commissions of Wallonia in India programmed B2B meetings, brokerage and networking events. The delegation started the two-day program in Mumbai dedicated to meeting prospective Indian companies and large power generation groups such as Reliance or Tata, and then took part in the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo in Delhi NCR.

Belgium was one of the first European countries to establish diplomatic relations with India in September 1947, just a month after India gained independence. In 2022, Belgium and India celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. 

During their last meeting, the two countries decided to foster collaboration in three main sectors: hydrogen, wind and energy storage. In these, Belgium has mature and disruptive projects and worldwide leaders implementing top-notch technologies, whereas India has rolled out important policies and reforms to sustain the growth of the renewable energy sector.

Both countries also support the adoption of other clean technologies. In Wallonia, Belgium's French-speaking southern region, the government supports numerous circular economy projects (e.g. with infrastructures dedicated to the recycling of PV panels or EV batteries) and the development of new technologies such as PV glass, macro-grid, CO2 capture and utilisation schemes, or power-to-gas. 

In these niches, India and Wallonia have already witnessed fruitful collaborations. For example, John Cockerill (world leader in the production of alkaline electrolysers with more than a third of the global market) announced a JV in India to co-invest in an electrolyser plant. Conversely, an important Indian conglomerate is running an R&D Centre developing new mechanisms to produce grey Hydrogen in Wallonia. 

Wallonia, which boasts a population of roughly a fifth of Delhi, is known to be the world's 2nd region to implement the Industrial Revolution some 150 years ago. That early innovative and pioneering spirit has remained a feature that keeps it at the forefront of engineering excellence to this day, and confers it a leadership role in a wide variety of niche sectors.

Due to its ideal location in the heart of Europe's industrial crescent, Wallonia is the perfect launching pad for Indian businesses looking to develop activities in Europe and benefit from an open innovation landscape (e.g. through the Greenwin or TWEED innovation clusters). Some have already chosen it as its base, such as PCBL, Jindal or ELGI Equipment. Beyond the logistical advantage, they often based their decision on the strong incentives Walloon authorities offer foreign investors.
The Walloon delegation boasts of several pioneering and award-winning multinational companies that have a long-standing association with India. 

Along with John Cockerill (the multi-industrial group active in hydrogen, Concentrated Solar Power and other sources of energy), the delegation comprises N-Side (data handling for the management of electricity grids), CE+T (multi-awarded pioneers who develop inverters and have long-standing collaborations in India, including an investment in a research laboratory), Armacell (manufacturing of polyethylene foams for wind turbines, among other energy applications), and chemicals company Dow (expertise in technical silicones and coatings enhancing the lifespan of solar panels in PV farms), Silox (currently investing in India in a battery recycling facility for extraction of non-ferrous metals) and Solvay (world-renowned in the field of advanced materials). These are the flag-bearers of Walloon excellence.

Mr. Fabian Scuvie, Senior Energy Specialist at AWEX (Wallonia's trade & investment promotion agency), accompanied them and presented Wallonia's rich innovative ecosystems as well as a mapping of different value chains in the renewable energy sector (companies, research & academic centres, financial and governmental bodies) during two seminars in Mumbai and Delhi. 

Clearly, collaborations between India and Wallonia are not opportunistic in nature but, rather, the result of mutual recognition of their respective excellence. 

Tissot PRX, the gift for all time

Wednesday 12 October 2022 04:30 AM UTC+00
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As buyers enter the traditional season of gifting, many will be asking: should I choose a watch for my loved one? But then, which one? And will my budget stretch to a beautiful, stylish, timeless Swiss wristwatch?
 
For generations, Tissot has been crafting watches that not only serve as the perfect present, but that also become symbols of the love shared between people, and of the celebratory moment of offering and receiving. Few gifts capture the surprise and joy the gift of a watch brings. Fewer still become a capsule holding the special memory shared between loved ones. When the recipient looks for the time, they will forever remember how much they're loved and how precious time with those they love is.
 
Tissot's new gift collection has been thoughtfully curated to cater for this moment, and for every taste: masculine or feminine, classic or sporty, traditional or contemporary, relaxed or adventurous, and always beautiful. Each watch conceived and designed to be a perpetual reminder of milestones that punctuate and define the story of many lives.
 
And while perceptions of affordability will always vary, Tissot's collection of Swiss Made watches delivers exceptional value. Considered over a lifetime of daily wear, no gift will give back as much as a Tissot watch.

Festivities of the year

The end of season spirit is one of generosity and gratitude. This is a time of giving and receiving, gathering with those we hold dear and celebrating and strengthening the bonds that unite us.
 
What greater gesture than a luxury Swiss watch to emphasize how much one values those bonds? For him, try the high-functioning PRX Chronograph; for her, the sophisticated PRX 35mm with gold and diamonds. Both timeless expressions of style, modernity – and love.
 
Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph - T1374271101100
Tissot PRX 35mm Powermatic 80 Steel & 18k Gold Bezel - T9312074133600
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  • Noble Sparrows organization (www.noblesparrows.com) focuses on professional emergency response, death and bereavement services across 10 cities in India.
  • Social entrepreneurship startup established in 2021, the organization has provided its services and helped over 4,000+families navigate through grief.
 
Social Entrepreneurship is playing an active role in helping the society by developing solutions that directly address social issues. Noble Sparrows has taken a lead in addressing one of the most painful experiences in life - the loss of a loved one.
 
In an emergency situation like the death of a loved one, things happen very quickly, and you do not get time to think and react.
 
In most cities. Cremation grounds & hearse services are typically run by small, stand-alone operators who are not professionally trained to deliver empathy and respect when it matters the most. Right from dealing with ambulances ready to fleece the user, to the uncaring staff at cremation grounds is a nightmare.
 
  • A devastated family who has lost a loved one is denied professional care. 
  • There is no published pricing for cremation or ambulance - the pricing structure varies depending on the customers' face value.
  • There is no investment made in facilities to ensure that the grieving families can at least be comfortable. Basic hygiene like water, washrooms, and adherence to COVID protocols are denied.
  • Many cities like Gurugram, do not even have an electric crematorium.
Noble Sparrows (www.noblesparrows.com) is a professional organization promoted by Social Entrepreneurs with decades of experience in the services sector with leading brands. Over the last 18 months, the organization has delivered professional expertise and empathy into this sector - bringing a positive impact on the society.
 
Noble Sparrows has a team of trained, professional and caring staff backed by a well equipped fleet of ambulances and hearse vans. They manage all aspects of the emergency seamlessly, ease the burden and let one grieve in peace.
 
Jatin Bhargav, Co-Founder, Noble Sparrows, said, "This venture is personal for me. During an hour of need during Covid, I faced many issues which Noble Sparrows as an organization seeks to address. Dealing with ambulances ready to fleece, and uncaring staff was a nightmare. With complete disregard for my loss, they treated the situation as a commodity for the highest bidder, and made a mockery of my emotions. With Noble Sparrows we promise to deliver professional services which eases this painful experience for the families we serve "
 
Ujjwal Sarin, Co-Founder Noble Sparrows added "We cannot reduce the pain of losing your loved ones, but we can take care of you and give you respectful farewells. Our mission is to help people during such an emergency, where empathy and care are most needed."

Funeral Management is an established Social Service Sector in many countries including the USA and EU. Till 2020, death was indeed a taboo subject in India, which led to limited public infrastructure development. Not only did COVID-19 expose the frailty of the public cremation infrastructure, but it also brought the topic of loss/death as a real conversation in living rooms. As a society today people are aware of the need to plan their last rites & more nuclear families in India are opting for a hassle-free service to navigate through this period of grief.

Noble Sparrows Organization manages all aspects of the cremation, right from preparation of the dead body for respectful visitation by family, to organizing and performing the last rites as per religion and customs. Other services include Hearse Vans, Embalming Services, Air Ambulances & Transportation across the world, Prayer Meetings and Memorial Services. The organization is enlisted with leading hospitals & embassies across the world
 
The Organization has expanded rapidly with services all over major cities in India like Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh & Lucknow
 
The Organization is actively collaborating with government agencies and is in the process of creating world-class cremation infrastructure through public-private partnerships.
 
Jatin Bhargav added, "we stay true to our motto - and take care of every aspect of cremation so that our families can stay with their thoughts and grieve in peace."
Business Wire India

  • Featuring India's first* 10-Bit Billion Colour 120Hz pOLED display with 576Hz Touch Sampling Rate, moto g72 goes on sale on Flipkart today
  • Capture life's biggest moments on the moto g72 with ultra-high-resolution 108MP main camera that captures 9x more light by combining nine pixels into one huge ultra-pixel for brighter images—even in the most challenging lighting conditions
  • The moto g72 also boasts an incredibly slim and light design at just 7.99mm and 166gm, with a premium acrylic glass (PMMA) finish that makes it stunning to look at
  • The smartphone also comes packed with stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®, MediaTek® Helio G99 processor, 5,000mAh battery, near stock Android™ 12, and business-grade security – ThinkShield™ for mobile
  • Priced at Rs. 18,999, consumers can get their hands on the moto g72 at an unbelievable launch offer at just Rs. 14,749*, including limited-period launch offers (Including Rs. 3000 extra on exchange + 1250 Instant Discount from select bank/s)
  • Customers can also enjoy Reliance Jio offer benefits worth Rs. 5,049* (Including 4000 Cashback on prepaid recharges + 549 off on Zee5 annual membership + 500 discount voucher on Myntra)

The recently launched moto g72 featuring India's first* 10-Bit Billion Colour 120Hz pOLED display and industry leading 576Hz touch sampling rate, goes on sale today, exclusively on Flipkart starting at 12 noon. With over a billion shades of true-to-life color through the 10-bit technology and DCI-P3 color gamut the moto g72 makes your favorite movies and games comes to life. The 6.6" pOLED display with HDR10+ meets cinematic standards for color accuracy, brightness, and contrast level, so everything on your screen is ultra-realistic. The pOLED display enables an incredibly premium display that's ultra slim and virtually borderless. The smartphone will be up for grabs at an impressive price of Rs. 14,749* which includes a limited-period launch and Reliance Jio offers.

moto g72 comes packed with a 108MP Ultra Pixel camera system that can be used to take pictures in the full 108MP or in ultra-pixel mode that works by combining nine pixels into one huge ultra-pixel that's 50% larger than before, and 9x larger ultra-pixels mean 9x more light sensitivity. This helps you click the best pictures regardless of the lighting conditions. Paired with an amazing 8MP UW camera with a 118º field of view, the camera fits more than 4x more in the frame compared to a standard 78º lens. Additionally, the smartphone boasts the stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos® that deliver a clear, depth-rich sound experience plus a 5000 mAh battery with TurboPower™ 33W to enhance the binge-watching multimedia sessions.

Adding on to this, the smartphone is powered by the next-level performance with MediaTek® Helio G99. Whether you're stepping up to the challenge in your favorite game or streaming the newest series, boost gaming efficiency by 20% with this innovative 6nm chipset and preserve battery life even when pushed to the limit by demanding games.

This addition to the 12th generation of moto g series, boasts a pOLED display which enables an almost bezel less design that produces life like colors with a 10-bit technology for a billion colours and DCI-P3 color gamut for a true-to-life, ultra-immersive experience on your phone. This incredible display also comes with an In-display fingerprint sensor which is unseen at these price points, making it a truly flagship grade display experience at this affordable price.

Furthermore, consumers also get the business-grade security of ThinkShield™ for Mobile on the moto g72 to secure their data from any threats. Alongside, consumers will experience a clean auser interface with the latest Near-Stock Android 12 along with an assured update to Android™ 13 and 3 years of security updates.

Besides that, the moto g72 also features anIP52 water repellent design, 3 Carrier Aggregation, 2*2 MIMO, and more making it a great buy at this price point While India is at the cusp of a 5G revolution, 4G network is still a need for many consumers and will co-exist with 5G for years to come. Addressing the same, Motorola will continue to cater to its consumers' needs by continuing to offer phenomenal 4G as well as 5G devices across price ranges. Moto g72 is an example of the same, being a 4G smartphone with premium features at a price range that is affordable and alluring for the consumers. 
 
Availability and Pricing

The moto g72 will go on sale on 12th October 2022, from 12 noon onwards, in two alluring color variants namely Meteorite Grey and Polar Blue exclusively on Flipkart.

The phone will be available at an exclusive launch price of Rs. 18,999. However, customers can buy moto g72 at an effective price of just 14,749* including limited-period launch offers (Including Rs. 3000 extra on exchange + 1250 Instant Discount from select bank/s).

Reliance Jio Offer: Benefits worth Rs. 5,049* (Including 4000 Cashback on prepaid recharges + 549 off on Zee5 annual membership + 500 discount voucher on Myntra). For Jio offer details, visit: https://www.jio.com/en-in/jio-motorola-g72-offer-2022

Know more at: https://www.flipkart.com/g72/p/itmfdcdb92509900?pid=MOBGEA3C9GGKUFY6

*Price including exchange and instant discount for limited period.

** Including 4000 Cashback on prepaid recharges + 549 off on Zee5 annual membership + 500 discount voucher on Myntra
 
Detailed Specifications:

 
Particulars Value
Operating System Android™ 12 (Assured 3 years of Security Updates & 1 OS Upgrade)
System Architecture / Processor MediaTek® Helio G99 | CPU 2.0Ghz octa-core | GPU ARM G57 MC2
Memory (RAM) 6GB LPDDR4x
Storage (ROM) 128GB uMCP
Dimensions 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.9 (One of the slimmest in segment)
Weight 166g (One of the lightest in segment)
Water Protection IP52 Water-repellent design*
Display 6.6" pOLED HDR10+ display | 120Hz refresh rate | 576Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Display Technology 10-Bit Billion Colour - pOLED | In-Display Fingerprint Reader
Display Resolution FHD+ (2400x1080)
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9
Battery 5000mAh
Charger Type 33W Charger in box
Networks LTE FDD/TDD LTE/WCDMA/ GSM;
Bands

 4G: LTE 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/38/40/41
 3G: 1/2/5/6/8/19 
Main Rear Camera 108MP Ultra Pixel (f/1.7, 1.9μm)
Camera 2 8MP (f/2.2, 1.12μm) | Ultrawide / Depth
Camera 3 2MP (f/2.4, 1.75μm) | Macro
Flash Single LED flash
Rear camera software Dual Capture, Smart Composition, Spot Color, Shot Optimization, Timer Snap, Pro Mode, Live Photo, 360º Panorama, Portrait Mode, Night Vision, Low Light Stacking, Ultra-wide Distortion Correction, Digital Zoom, 108MP High Resolution Mode, HDR Photo, Brust shot.
Rear camera video capture Rear main camera: "FHD (30fps), FHD (60fps), HD Slow motion-video recording (120fps); Rear ultra-wide-angle camera: FHD (30fps); Rear macro camera: HD (30fps).
Rear camera video software Snap in video recording, Spot Color for video, Active Photos, Time lapse
Front camera 16MP (f/2.45, 1μm)
Front camera software Portrait Mode, Group Selfie, Spot Color, Shot Optimization, Auto Smile Capture, Gesture Capture, Timer
Front camera video capture FHD (30fps)
Front camera video software Snap in video recording
SIM Card 3 in 2 Slot - Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs / 1 Nano SIM + 1 microSD)
USB Type-C port* (USB 2.0)
FM Radio Yes
Speakers Dual Stereo Speakers Smart PA (internal DSP) and Dolby Atmos® Support
Microphones 2 microphones
Headset jack 3.5mm headset jack
Bluetooth Technology Bluetooth® 5.1
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 2.4GHz&5GHz | Wi-Fi hotspot
Location Services GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo
Sensors In-Display Fingerprint Reader, Proximity sensor, Ambient Light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Sar sensor, Magnetometer (e-Compass)
Security In-Display Fingerprint Reader, Face unlock
In-box accessories*  33W TurboPower™ charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool, Protective Cover
Design PMMA - Acrylic Glass
Colors Meteorite Grey, Polar Blue
Quick Guestures Swipe fingerprint for notifications, Quickly open camera, System navigation, Lift to check phone, Prevent ringing, Fast flashlight, Three finger screenshot
ThinkShield for Mobile Yes

Legal, Claims and Disclaimers

[General]

Certain features, functionality and product specifications may be network dependent and subject to additional terms, conditions, and charges. All are subject to change without notice. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, MOTO and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved.​

'Make Way' for the New Era of Mobility

Wednesday 12 October 2022 08:15 AM UTC+00
Business Wire India

  • Brings a holistic ecosystem for its customers along with Vida V1 – Vida services and Vida platform 
  • A comprehensive charging program – tailor-made solutions for both home and public charging
  • Introduces industry-leading 'ground-breaking' features, performance, technology & customer proposition 
  • Bookings to start from October 10th, customer deliveries to commence from second week of December 
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"The launch of VIDA V1, powered by Hero, heralds a new chapter in sustainable mobility. VIDA meaning 'life', is a promise of a better world. An affirmation of life itself! A quality of life that ensures wellness, vitality, joy, and the permission to dream! the VIDA V1 will play a crucial role by reducing tail-pipe emissions, promoting eco-friendly behavior and leading to a conscious shift in overall consumption patterns. We must redesign the entire value system and ecosystem of a product and service to have meaningful results for the future of our planet. We have taken the responsibility to contribute towards building a sustainable future, so that the generations that come after us inherit a better planet than the one that we live in. With our tagline 'Make Way', VIDA V1 is paving the path to a greener & cleaner planet."
 
Dr. Pawan Munjal,
Chairman and CEO
Hero MotoCorp
 
Ushering in an era of sustainability and clean mobility, VIDA V1 – Powered by Hero – the new age fully-integrated electric vehicle (EV) made its debut.
 
Designed and developed at Hero's state-of-the-art R&D hubs, the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur and the Hero Tech Centre Germany (TCG) near Munich, VIDA V1 is being manufactured at Hero MotoCorp's Garden Factory at Chittoor, in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
 
The development and production of the VIDA V1 follows all-encompassing approach to sustainability involving compliance with strict environmental and social standards in the extraction of raw materials, plus the use of electricity from renewable sources and a high proportion of recycled materials in the mix.
 
VIDA V1 is being launched in a phased manner, with the product being available for retail sales in Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur to begin with, and subsequently in other cities.
 
Available in two variants –V1 Pro and V1 Plus, the new Electric Scooter can be booked online on vidaworld.com and at VIDA Experience Centers in Delhi, Jaipur and Bengaluru from October 10, 2022 onwards at an attractive price of INR. 2499/-.  Customer deliveries will commence from the second week of December, with VIDA V1 Plus – INR 145,000/- and VIDA V1 Pro – INR 159,000/- respectively.
(*ex-showroom Delhi)
 
VIDA V1 Plus is available in three exciting colors – Matte White, Matte Sports Red and Gloss Black while VIDA V1 Pro comes in four colors, including these three and Matte Abrax Orange.
 
Charging infrastructure

VIDA, powered by Hero offers a comprehensive Charging package for maximum flexibility based on numerous customized programs for hassle-free charging at home, on the road and at work.
 
VIDA V1 will come with a removable battery. It can be integrated at home to enable safe and convenient charging up to 11kW.
 
Hero MotoCorp aims to build one of the best charging networks in the two-wheeler segment with fast chargers and welcomes owners of electric two-wheelers of all brands for fast and convenient charging.
 
Impressive battery tech

VIDA V1 features a high-voltage Li-Ion based battery with Nickel Manganese Cobalt chemistry having a net energy content of 3.94 kWh in VIDA V1 Pro and for the VIDA V1 Plus has a net energy content of 3.44 kWh.  Batteries can stand shock loads and have gone through many industry-first test protocols for reliability.
 
VIDA V1 goes up a gradient of 18+ degrees with a 60 % SOC and 2 riders. The VIDA V1 comes with standard five-year warranty for 50,000 kms. The batteries are covered by a warranty valid for three years or up to 30,000 kilometers.
 
Both the variants are available in four riding modes – Sport, Ride, Eco & Custom. The VIDA V1 Pro offers a range of 165 kms and VIDA V1 PLUS offers a range of 143 kms.
 
VIDA V1 and its systems have gone through 200,000 kilometers of testing and validation, and feedback loops that have run for 25,000 hours.
 
VIDA V1 has been designed and tested for
  • Withstanding dusty environment
  • Potholes and uneven roads
  • Heavy rains
  • Water logged roads
  • High temperatures
 
Smart-tech

VIDA V1 provides the customer geo-fencing, speed and distance limits. With these and real time tracking, the riders can
  • Safeguard their loved ones
  • Get riding behavior insights, and
  • Prevent theft or vandalism
 
The 7 inches TFT is an intelligent HMI having a touchscreen enabled Over The Air for easy functionality. The smart 2-way throttle is able to provide reverse and regenerative assist.

The limp home feature, keeps the rider agnostic of being stranded, since VIDA V1 offers the rider an ability to drive at 10kmph for about 8 kilometers to a location of choice, in case the SOC drops below a pre-defined limit.

Vida cloud

VIDA cloud is an exclusive interface that engages the rider, vehicle and the service backend to enhance efficiency and reinforce the worry-free experience. The technology interfaces through Augmented Reality, Prognostics, remote diagnostics to repair on-site, book a charging station slot, the analytics, machine learning enhances the ownership experience of the rider. 
 
Electric power train technology

VIDA V1 features a highly integrated e-drive unit within a single housing that has a PMSM electric motor, IP 68 compliant and transmission. VIDA V1 gives you a top speed of 80 kmph, acceleration from 0 to 40kmph in 3.2 seconds with a maximum output of 6kW.
 
Customer propositions

Bringing a fresh approach to this category, Hero MotoCorp also announced a slew of first-of-its-kind customer propositions and services.
 
This includes Green EMI, an efficient and seamless financing platform which will not only offer an easy paper less journey but also best-in-class interest rates at 1.5-2% lesser than the prevailing financial options in the market.
 
Hero MotoCorp has also introduced a Buy-Back scheme that provides comfort & confidence to all first time EV buyers, with a first-in-industry assurance of vehicle buy-back at 70% of purchase value between the 16th to 18th months of vehicle ownership.
 
In yet another first-of-its-kind initiative in this category, VIDA V1 will be available to customers for TEST-RIDE FOR UP TO THREE DAYS. In addition to Pick- up and drop for customers, VIDA V1 also offers another industry-first initiative – REPAIR ON-SITE – with customer executives available to provide service anywhere.
 
As much as the digital assets reinforce Hero MotoCorp's Tech First approach to VIDA, the Company is also creating a host of physical assets, including innovative and exciting Experience Centers at key locations and pop ups in popular malls, designed to provide an immersive and a completely differentiated experience to customers. 
 
Hero MotoCorp is also installing Pods which would be placed in vantage spots across its dealerships in various cities. 

For product specification details, click on the following website:
https://www.vidaworld.com/vida-v1.html
 
For more information on Hero MotoCorp: 

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Business Wire India

Felisha, a leading cosmetics company founded by Mr Pravesh Kanther in 2019, participated in the recently concluded Cosmoprof – India's largest cosmetics exhibition held at the Jio World Convention Centre. Felisha currently holds three brands under its wings – Urban Veda, Color Fx, and Skin Fx. Urban Veda is a renowned brand from UK, founded by Mr Sheilesh Shah. Visionaries in the cosmetics industry, both Mr Pravesh and Mr Sheilesh were present at Cosmoprof to exhibit the brands.

Felisha Cosmetics is the pioneer in introducing innovative products in novel categories unexplored by its contemporaries. This makes Felisha a ground-breaking cosmetics company in the Indian beauty market. Cosmoprof became the perfect launchpad for Felisha as it unveiled its fresh range of nail care and enamels from Color Fx. The ranges are curated keeping in mind the trending nail game with superior quality. Felisha also announced a specially curated range of face serums, Superfood Face Elixir, under the label Skin Fx. These serums come with hero ingredients that target skin concerns like pigmentation, acne, dark spots, dry skin and likewise.

Urban Veda's unique and extensive bath and body line was the highlight of Felisha's exhibit. An interactive section was set up especially for the attendees to give them a first-hand experience of the products.

Sheilesh Shah, Founder, Urban Veda highlights the brands USP's and shares, "I have always been inspired by our traditional ancient remedies. At Urban Veda, we have recreated them with a twist of modernity. We have formulated products that help pollution-proof skin, leaving it less vulnerable to dehydration, dullness, stress and the urban environment. Urban Veda is a multi-award winning natural Ayurvedic skincare collection, created to tackle 21st century skin problems effortlessly."

Pravesh Kanther, Founder & CEO, Felisha Cosmetics says, "Felisha Cosmetics was launched just before the pandemic, and we have since been looking for a grand platform to showcase our quality products. Cosmoprof is a largescale B2B event which makes it the perfect dais to not just stand strong and make a mark in the beauty community but also generate B2B leads to further expand our business. The three-day exhibition has concluded successfully and I am elated that Felisha Cosmetics has leveraged the exhibition seamlessly to showcase its products and unveil its new launches."

Felisha Cosmetics will soon be launching over 20 new products with the objective to change the face of the cosmetics industry. The brand primarily aims to make cosmetics and skincare affordable without compromising on quality.

Felisha Cosmetics stands out for paying attention to detail keeping in mind the interest of both their end consumers and the environment. 
Business Wire India

Mondelez India's state-of-the-art Sri City factory has been bestowed with the World Economic Forum's 4th Advanced Industrial Revolution (4IR) Digital Lighthouse award. It is one of the first FMCG plants in India that was awarded for 'digital excellence' driven by advanced technologies and sustainable practices. Founded in 2016, the factory has been driven by an aspiration to outgrow the market at the back of strong cost leadership and building further resilience and diversity in a volatile environment.

An independent expert panel at World Economic Forum recognized the site for implementing a series of advanced 4IR use cases which aided improvements in cost, sustainability, productivity and net revenue delivery for growing business. Sri City started its digital journey on E2E process digitization, predictive capabilities, smart automations and more, which have been a driving contributor for increasing labour productivity and reducing the manufacturing cost for the factory.

The Lighthouse live is the Global Light House network's annual event series that honors the new cohort of advanced sites and factories, and shares insights garnered from the application of advanced digital technologies across production networks and value chains. Year on year, the award is presented to top notch manufacturing facilities and value chains that are using 4IR to increase operational performance and environmental sustainability.

Mr. Nandkumar Kulkarni, Vice President - Supply Chain, Mondelez India said, "We are delighted and honored to be one of the handful manufacturing sites in the country and globally that have been presented the World Economic Forum's prestigious Digital Lighthouse recognition. This award is proof of Mondelez India's commitment to become a future-ready organization and strengthening its business resilience through quick adoption of advanced digital technologies. We are amazed to see the power of AI-ML, AR- VR, advanced analytics and multiple use cases in all areas of supply chain and how digital can become a competitive advantage for supply chain and organization. We have seen a tremendous progress in digital quotient of team and that will remain a cornerstone of our future journey. We are grateful to all the employees of Sri City who have actively contributed and voyaged with us through the factory's digital transformation journey and made the company's collective dream a reality. We look forward to sustaining this momentum across all our major factories, end to end supply chain and being a beacon for our peers by actively contributing to the economic growth of the country."

Mr. Francisco Betti, Head of Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum added, "Member of the Global Lighthouse Network - a unique global community of like-minded peers - are exploring synergies and collaborating to share insights and best practices on how to unlock not only efficiency, productivity and growth, but also new levels of sustainability and workforce engagement, to lead towards a cleaner and more inclusive future of manufacturing."

As of today, the Global Lighthouse network includes 103 global frontrunners in advanced manufacturing, selected from the top 1,000 manufacturing facilities and supply chains over the past 3 years. These sites serve as beacons for the world, exemplifying the type of production approach that can drive the next engine of global economic growth.
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