CROMPTON LAUNCHES BUILT-IN KITCHEN APPLIANCES IN BENGALURU BY OPENING " CROMPTON SIGNATURE STUDIOS".

 Bengaluru is the second city for launching " Crompton 

Signature Studios".Crompton unveiled a comprehensive range of 38

models comprising of Chimneys, Gas Hobs,Built-in -Microwaves, 

DishWashers & Built-in-Ovens.These products have been  

developed on the basis of extensive consumer research that 

 

addresses the unmet need to make consumer Life Pleasurable 

 & Comfortable in kitchens.

Speaking at the launch,Mr.Mathew Job,CEO & Executive 

Director,CGCEL,said," we aim to become one of the top three 

players in the segment in the coming three years.we are significantly 

investing & scaling up our capabilities in this space.Leadership is in 

our DNA & we are looking forward to winning this segment with 

our differentiated value proposition".

Mr.Nitesh Mathur,VP,New Business said," these products 

are innovative to meet the consumer's needs like Low Noise 

(upto50% lower noise) & can deliver suction as high as 

2000 CMH.2.Smart Chimneys with Auto On & Auto Clean 

features that switches on automatically while cooking and  

clean themselves periodically.3.Gas Hobs are equipped with

a flame failure safety device for safety & a digital timer that 

turns off the burner at the end of the stipulated time.4.Dish 

Washers that come with turbo drying technology for superior

drying And 5. Built-in-Ovens with steam pulse Technology

that enable cooking Indian dishes as well as global cuisines.".

The company has opened 4 "Signature Studios" in

Bengaluru today.

ATHULYA ASSISTED LIVING ANNOUNCES EXPANSION & ENTRY INTO BENGALURU.

Athulya Assisted Living,service provider & Home Healthcare 

service provider for senior Citizens announced entry into

Bengaluru by opening a 250 bed premium assisted living

facility located in Hosa Road,near Sarjapur  & also in

Whitefield.Hosa Road facility will be operational by the

end of this month.

ATHULYA means "Unique & Incomparable" says the

promoters. They are already operational in Five cities in

Tamilnadu.

Dr.Karthik Narayan,Managing Director & Founder Athulya

said," given the growing elderly population, we need a new

model for senior care.Athulya has constantly endeavoured to

provide the environment for senior citizens to live & enjoy a

comfortable,safe, & secure life".Since its inception in 2015,

Athulya has served more than 15,000 senior citizens.They

offer senior living rental model,geriatric home healthcare

services & guarantee a safe living space for the elders.

                                           from Left To Right : Dr.R.Kathik Narayan,M.D.

                                          & Founder,Mr.G.Srinivasan,CEO & Founder &

                                          Ms.J.Krishna  Kavya,Chief Marketing Officer. 

Athulya wants to expand its operation beyond Chennai &

Bengaluru to Hyderabad,Kochi & Trivandrum to increase

the beds to 5000. Athulya offers monthly rental & also offer 

packages daily & also  for 10 days.

BFW LAUNCHES INDIA'S FIRSTCOMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE LASER DIRECTED ENERGY DPOSITION (L-DED) MACHINES WITH HYBRID ROBOTIC CONFIGURATIONS.

 Bharat Fritz Werner Group (BFW) announced the launch of

India's first commercially available Laser- Directed-Energy-

Deposition (L-DED) machines with Hybrid & Robotic 

Configurations -PHOTON 1000H & the PHOTON 1000R

powered by the MELTIO.

Dr.Ashwathnarayan C.N.Minister for Higher Education

IT&BT,Skill Development,Entrepreneurship & Livelihood,

Govt.of Karnataka launched the PHOTON 1000H & the

PHOTON 1000R in the presence of Mr.Ravi Raghavan,

MD,BFW. The minister said that the government is aiming 

to make the state-the national capital for additive 

manufacturing,which is a $35 billion market globally

& Karnataka is targeting to be atleast $1 billion market.

The minister also assured that the government is ready to

collaborate with BFW for establishing a center of

Excellence in Additive Technology,Robotics & IOT and

promised all support for Research & Development of

modern technologies.

The fact that this world leading metal AM machine

is being manufactured entirely in India is a testament

to Govt.of India's  " Make in India" initiative & will

address very commercially attractive applications in 

the Defence/Space,Aerospace/Heavy Industries/Energy

Academia & advanced R&D sectors said Mr.Ravi Raghavan 

MD of BFW.

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED - PERFORMANCE 2021-22.

 Bharat Electronics Ltd., one of the Nine PSU's under the Ministry

of Defence given the status of Navratna by the Government of India.

Performance Highlights of 2021-22.                         (Rs.in crores)

1. Turnover                                              :                  15044.

2. Profit Before Tax                                :                    3158.

3.Profit After Tax                                   :                     2349.

4.Export  (US $ Mns)                            :                      33.40.

5.Book Value   (Rs.)                              :                       49.18.

EPS                 (Rs.)                              :                          9.64.

BEL Registered a turnover growth of 9% over the previous year,

inspite of challenges due to Covid-19 Pandemic, & global chip

shortage . Achieved market capitalisation of Rs.60,000 crores.

Order Book Value for 2021-22 is Rs. 57570 crores as on

01.04.2022.

Make In India Initiatives by BEL :

 1.78% of sales revenue from Indigenous Technology.

2.BEL is focusing more on core areas & R&D to retainIP,

   all non core areas are being outsourced to Indian Industries

   including MSME's.

3.Procurement from MSME's contributed around 31%.

4.Import substitution of critical systems through in-house/

   domestic vendor development.

5. BEL's Test facilities are being provided to private vendors.

                                                          Mrs.Anandi Ramalingam,CMD,BEL

                                                          addressing Media.

 6.Details of items planned for indigenisation uploaded on

   ' Srijan Portal' indigenisation portal of MOD.

FUTURE OUTLOOK :

1.Revenue Growth                             : 15%

2.Order inflow                                   : Rs.20,000 crores.

3.R&D Investment                            : Rs.1000 crores.

4.Defence To non Defence Busines  : 80 :20.

5. Health care solutions .

KERALA TRAVEL MART (KTM) - 2022

 Kerala Travel Mart (KTM)- 2022 was inaugurated by the Governor of

Kerala,Shri.Arif Mohammad Khan on 5th May,2022 at Grand Hyatt,

Bolgatty ,Kochi.KTM is the biggest Tourism Promotion event 

in the country. KTM gives an oppurtunity for all the stakeholders in

the Tourism industry to come on one platform to exchange their ideas,

display their tourism products & the services they offer to the world.

The Governor said there should be a meaningful engagement with 

various states for promotion of tourism in the state. Mr.Yusuf Ali,

Chairman & Managing Director of Lulu Group was the Guest of

Honour for the event. Mr.V.Venu,Addl.Chief Secretary,Govt. of

Kerala said," KTM 2022 demonstrated the resilience of the

people of Kerala,ending 2 years of slump in the tourism sector."

Principal Secretary, (Tourism),Mr.K.S.Srinivas spoke of how the

KTM is a great oppurtunity to strengthen tourism sector and

build more & better infrastructure. Mr.V.R,Krishna Teja,Director

of Tourism,Govt.of Kerala,made a presentation on the latest

trends &tourism  products of the state. Mr.Baby Mathew,

President.KTM who chaired one of the seminar sessions said

that the Mart will be followed by a Travel package for 300

delegates to the state's  Northern,southern & Central regions

and also to Malabar which is the new focus area for Tourism.

Mr.V.P.Joy,Chief Secretary,Govt. of Kerala said,"KTM is a

catalyst to bring back tourists to Kerala".

KTM 2022 had delegates attending from 69 countries with

55,000 business meets.Experts from across the country

addressed 4 Seminars at the event. KTM 2022 had 325 stalls.

A water filled rectangular stretch at the entrance of the KTM

gives a hands on experience of a canal with a floating bamboo

raft welcomes visitors at the KTM highlighting the theme

"Responssible Tourism" for ecological conservation and

community development.

KERALA TRAVEL MART (KTM) 2022 - AT KOCHI.

11th Edition of  Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2022 was organised in

Kochi from 5th May To 8th May 2022.

Kerala is rightfully called as " GODS OWN COUNTRY" as it 

abounds in nature,abundant natural resources & people so

motivated to preserve the god's gift of nature .

About Kerala : Is a state of India located in the Malabar coast of 

India.The Kerala state was formed on November 1, 1956 following

the passage of States Reorganisation Act.The state is spread over

38,863 Sq.Kms.Kerala is the  21st largest state by area.It has borders

with Karnataka to the North & North east and to Tamilnadu in the 

East & South & the Lakshadweep sea to the West .The region is the

prominent spice exporter since 3000 BCE.The word Kerala was first

recorded as Keralaputo (son of Chera)in a 3rd century BCE rock

inscription left by the Maurya emperor Ashoka (274-234 BCE).

Kerala is also called as Parashurama Kshetram in Hindu

Mythology.

About Kerala Travel Mart-(KTM).- Kerala Travel Mart Society was 

formed in 2000  to promote Tourism & its related activities in

the state.                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                  

BENGALURU TECH SUMMIT - 25 YEARS OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP.

 25th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit will be held from 16-18

November,2022 at Iconic Bengaluru Palace.The conference to

focus on Technologies for the Nex Gen. Prime Minister 

Shri.Narendra Modi to be invited to inaugurate the Silver Jubilee

Edition.

After Two years of virtual editions,the Bengaluru Tech Summit 

will be held Off Line .The Chief Minister of Karnataka,

Shri.Basavaraj Bommai, chaired a breakfast meeting with over

100 plus CEO's & leaders from Electronics,IT,Biotech & Start Ups.

They discussed about creating more innovation clusters,focus on

cutting edge research & attracting global high end research pool

leveraging the talent pool,strengthening the Beyond Bengaluru

initiative better access to risk capital,facilitating global linkages.

Dr.C.N.Ashwath Narayan, Minister for Electronics,IT &BT Science

and Technology,Higher Education,Skill Development,Entrepreneurship

and Livelihood,GOK mentioned that this edition will be bigger,better

and more impactful.

The first IT event was held in 1998 as Bangalore IT.Com.Bengaluru

Tech Summit 2022 event spectrum includes Multi track Conferences,

spread acrossIT,BioTech,GIA & start Up,Exhibition,B2B meetings,

India US Tech Conclave,CEO Conclave,Unicorns Conclave,India

Innovation Alliance,STPI-IT Export awards,Smart Bio Awards,

Rural IT Quiz,Bio Quiz,Bio Posters & Pit Stop.

For more information visit: www.bengalurutechsummit.com.

CORNERSTONE PROPERTIES LAUNCHES NEW RESIDENTIAL BRAND " AKHINTA RESIDENCES" IN BENGALURU.

 Cornerstone Properties launched its  new development Company

"Akhinta Enterprises Pvt.Ltd " which will focus on the Premium

residential development space.

Addressing media,Mr.Akshay K Reddy,Director,Akhinta Enterprises

said,' The launch of Akhinta Residences is a testimony that we believe

in quality offerings for our discerning home buyers."

Akhinta Enterprises has launched its premium residential development

" Cornerstone Akhinta Residences" in BTM Lay out in Bengaluru. The

project comprises of 104 units & is designed as premium 3 & 4 BHK 

Homes with unique facilities such as state-of-the-art business lounge

that includes meeting rooms,island workstations,phone booths,banquet

hall & sky high Health club among other amenities where the design

form,functionality as well as the  facilities offered,are beyond the 

conventional offerings.

MYNUSCO,INDIAN START-UP PIONEERS BIOMATERIAL PLATFORM TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE.

MYNUSCO,meaning subtract the harm caused on our ecology formerly

known as Spectalite,is a Bengaluru based biomaterials Company

established with the vision of assisting companies & consumers reduce 

their carbon footprint. MYNUSCO has pioneered biomaterials platform

for circular bio-economy.

MYNUSCO,helps companies choose from their wide range of biomaterials

develop new materials design products with circular principles,convert

materilas into finished products & assess lifecycle impact of the products.

The Company is the world's first biomaterilas company to use AI & is

enabling the  transition from plastics economy into a sustainable future.

Further, the Company creates value to crop waste,thereby encouraging

farmers to avoid crop burning.MYNUSCO uses crop residue such as

rice husk,rice straw,coffee husk & bamboo waste to make their 

biomaterials.By doing so, the Company has the potential to have a

positive impact on the farmers with significant increase in their

income for each harvest.

                                           Left to Right : Mr.Chaitanya Jain,-Head- Sales,

                                           Ms.Shruthi Chikkanna,Co-Founder  and

                                           Mr.Mahadev Chikkanna- Founder & CEO.

Addressing media, Mr.Mahadev Chikkanna-Founder & CEO,

MYNUSCO said," We have created a platform for biomaterials

where we inspire,educate,learn from & encourage OEM's,

converters , research organisations to collaborate in developing

truly sustainable solutions'.

PLANTAS LAUNCHES PERSONAL CARE RANGE IN BENGALURU.

 Plantas Innovations (P) Ltd.,brain child of Ms.Madhumeeta Dhar

and Mr.Gautam Dhar launched their personal care products under

the brand name PLANTAS.

Mr.Gautam DharmDirector,Plantas said," Indian beauty market is

expanding in every conceivable dimension,a substantial portion of

this is beauty care that is suitable for Indian skin & hair types."

Plantas is certified by Ecocert,which is world's largest organic

certification Company based in France & the most recognised

globally.Cosmos V3.1 is the world's highest organic certification

level which only Plantas has in India.Plantas has launched 

varied range of organic products in beauty care categories such

as face,hair,eye & body.Plantas packaging is Eco-friendly and

products are made with no Arificial color,fragrance & preservatives.

Addressing media,Mr.Waquar Ahmed,ED & Chief Marketing Officer,

said they will be launching Baby Care & Men Care Products

next year.The products are 100% Vegan. The company will be

launching their products in Middle east & S.E.Asia shortly.

TiE BANGALORE SURVEY FINDINGS ABOUT WHAT ENTREPRENEURS REALLY NEED TO SUCCEED IN FY'23.

 The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)is world's largest non profit organisation

for entrepreneurs founded in 1992. Acting as one stop Destination for 

Education,Mentoring,Funding,Networking & Incubation, TiE since 

its founding has done an exemplary liaison between aspiring entrepreneurs

and the entrepreneurial eco system.Since its founding in 1992,Tie  has 

expanded its presence to 14 countries & 62 chapters with more than 15,000

members & 3000 chapter members.TiE Bangalore was the first Chapter 

founded in 1999 outside of USA, and has played a pioneering role in

fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

TiE  Bangalore conducted in depth survey about what entrepreneurs  

really need to succeed in FY'23.The survey findings are as follows:

1.77% of entrepreneurs surveyed believe that networking is a major

   Challenge.

2.63% of respondents noted that they need to rapidly build their own 

   learning & internal capabilities.

3.56% of entrepreneurs cited finding & connecting with the right

   mentors as a challenge.

4. Interestingly,only 40% of entrepreneurs  surveyed shared that 

   they needed help in accessing the capital.

TiE Bangalore interviewed 200+ entrepreneurs across Bangalore 

Viz.Founders of early stage startups,D2C,Fintech,Health care,

manufacturing,gaming,Mobility,Agritech etc.Around 15% were

woman founders.TiE has mentored more than 25,000 startups

globally which have generated over 2.5 million jobs & USD 1 

Trillion + in wealth creation.

Mr.B.J.Arun,Chairman,TiE Global said," The Indian startup has

indeed taken off 42 startups becoming Unicorns in 2021 & another

13 turning Unicorns within the first three months  in 2022 ".

Mr.Madan Padaki, President TiE Bangalore said,"The survey has 

validated that the four Pillars of TiE i.e Networking.Mentoring,

Education & Incubation are as relevant today as before".

BGS GLENEAGLES GLOBAL HOSPITAL ACHIEVES A NEW MILESTONE BY COMPLETING 640+ KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS.

 BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital  adds another feather to its cap by

completing 640+ kidney transplants in the span of 12 years. In the 

midst of the COVID pandemic,the hospital treated critical End stage

cases, keeping saving lives & robust care as their motto.Adhering to

COVID norms laid by the government,the team performed 39 

transplants(2020) & 70 transplants(2021),as the doctors witnessed

a gradual increase in the number of End Stage Renal Disease(ESRD)

cases. In the last 2 years,4 couples underwent Paired Kidney Exchange

(PKE) & the doctors also performed 4 ABO incompatible transplants.

The hospital has state-of-the-Art infrastructure & a highly experienced

team of specialists who are well equipped to treat all kinds complex 

kidney diseases & transplants includingABO incompatible,ESRD

and preemptive transplant.Doctors are witnessing a rapid increase 

in cases of chronic kidney disease & ESRD among young population

due to lifestyle changes like diet & obesity.

Dr.Anil Kumar B.T. Senior Nephrologist & Transplant Physician at

BGS Gleneagles  Global Hospital,Bengaluru said while addressing 

media."Organ donation & transplantation programs suffered a

major setback during the COVID 19 pandemic. Transplant numbers

dropped by about 50-90% during the peak of the pandemic.The

effects of COVID were both direct & indirect.The indirect effect on

on kidney transplant included the transplant recipients missing their

regular visits,not getting the life saving immunosuppressive medications

on time."

Dr.Narendra S,Senior Urologist & Chief Transplant surgeon at BGS

Gleneagles Hospital,Bengaluru said," Many countries donot have

transplantation facilities compelling them to travel here. Transplantation

improves the quality of life & survival for all end stage kidney disease

patients compared to dialysis. Improved lifestyle & early detection are

the only solutions to prevent kidney diseases".