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Editor’s Note In an effort to ensure an effective cerebral engagement with the help of promoting some exceptional content of extensive significance, we have decided to release our latest edition for this month. Recognizing the accomplishments of some avant-garde ventures, Business Connect Magazine proudly propounds a specialindependent edition that is a unification of several handpicked magnificent company profiles. While flipping through the pages of your elegant hard-copy, you will come across a variety of enlightening articles from diverse topics as there is so much to explore and so much to ponder over!
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This time, our eminent magazine shines the spotlight on some exemplary organisations that have flagged their names in the business world with some unparalleled business dexterity. The perseverant efforts and zealous attitude of the business elites of these budding ventures are commendable. Featuring their entrepreneurial excursion from the scratch, we intend to invoke the entrepreneurial fire in the hearts of our adored readers with this exclusive issue. Here, we have brought a comprehensive suite of some inspiring sagas across the business fraternity to ensure our readers with a booster of motivation. On the cover page, we have depicted the success story of VIKRAN Engineering & Exim that has ensured an emergence quite inspiring and exhilarating. Thereby, we walk our adored readers through the triumph tale of this phenomenal industry player that has become a flagbearer of eminence with its unique acuity. Being the leading light as CMD, Rakesh Markhedkar has been instigating VIKRAN to climb the ladder of success effortlessly. So far, the company has witnessed exponential growth miraculously in the past five years, where they started from scratch to become a matchless organisation with over 500 Crore turnover. Apart from this, we have also offered you the outstanding stories of some positive profiles of some budding ventures that have shown enough pluck and exhibited well-established insights on various aspects of the business world. In my view, the significant contribution made by these entrepreneurial ventures is often overlooked at times. The considerable job opportunities offered from their end are crucial to make our economy stable and sustainable. It is a wellknown fact that words of admiration always instigate a sense of improving performance. Keeping the above premise in consideration, we as a community should always encourage and acknowledge good performances. Last but not the least, I would like to offer my sole admiration to all those who are trying to bring ease to the lives of the people in need, with their out-of-thebox products and services. And, I hope our Magazine keeps you serving as a gateway to the latest happenings while elevating your spirits with enthusing inspiration. Let us know how we are doing by giving your precious feedback to us.
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CONTENTS RAKESH MARKHEDKAR
CMD at Vikran Engineering & Exim Pvt. Ltd.
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VIKRAN Engineering & Exim Pvt. Ltd. An authentic cognomen in the EPC space
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Success Story Shiv Nadar Success Story of HCL
20 ANS IP Management Services An acclaimed name in the intellectual property industry
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Avis India
26 Lifestyle Supreme Fashion Accessory
28 M.K.S Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. India’s Top Facility Management Company www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 3 | Issue 8 | March 2021 | INDIA
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30 Uniworld Studios Pvt. Ltd. A Robust Marketing & Branding Solution provider
32 Anand GD The Humble Being Behind TCFM’s Phenomenal Success
34 Health Not Able To Breathe Properly Through Your Nose ?
36 eTimesource Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. A sterling brainchild of Syed Faiz Ullah; offering exemplary outsourcing solutions
38 Jasras “Think To Ink”
40 cuisine 5 Best Foods for Healthy Skin
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RARR Technologies Where Matchless Digitization Comes at an Affordable Cost
44 Tourism 5 Awesome Trips in India under INR 5000
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Paracosma Inc. Where Virtual Reality Meets with Business Reality
50 Education Will Teaching From Behind A Mask Affect Communication & Learning?
52 SANA Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd. A partner to rely on for credible insurtech assistance
56 Century Pharmaceuticals Ltd. A Highly-Esteemed Pharmaceutical Name
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VIKRAN Engineering & Exim Pvt. Ltd. An authentic cognomen in the EPC space
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Kajal Dobhal | Business Connect
s the Indian EPC Sector is booming with augmenting prominence, there is a myriad of industry players carving a niche for themselves while ensuring an international repute across the globe. Procuring all the requisite equipment and components that can add an immense facility to the construction space, a few enterprises are being substantive while being relevant to their clientele. This time, Business Connect presents a company profile with a matchless business portfolio that is revamping the EPC sphere with its state-of-the-art products line. VIKRAN Engineering & Exim has ensured an emergence that is quite inspiring and exhilarating. Thereby, we walk our adored readers through the success story of this phenomenal industry player that has become a flagbearer of eminence with its unique acuity. THE COMPANY AT A GLANCE Headquartered in Thane (Maharashtra), VIKRAN Engineering & Exim Pvt. Ltd. has become one among the leading EPC companies that are catering to Power & Railway sector & executing projects in Power Transmission lines up to 400 KV, EHV Substations up to 400 KV, Power distribution projects & Railway Electrification projects. The service portfolio of the company includes Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contracting services for the Power Sector and the enterprises indulged in export-import of diverse goods. VIKRAN delivers integrated end-to-end services in the field of Power Transmission Lines, Power Infrastructure & Railway/Metro Sector, Traction Substation, and overhead electrification on a turn-key basis. Under the umbrella of its clientele, VIKRAN caters to authorities such as Central Utility like PGCIL, Indian Railways & State Utilities. From Gaya to Gwalior, its substantial services have been well-recognized across the nation and wellaccoladed by prominent names in the industry. The astute EPC giant always endeavours for project completion ahead of schedule only differentiating factor that ensures the faith of customers in their favour and distinguishes them from other EPC players.
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Being the leading light as CMD, Rakesh Markhedkar has been instigating VIKRAN to climb the ladder of success effortlessly. So far, the company has witnessed exponential growth miraculously in the past five years, where they started from scratch to become a matchless organisation with over 500 Crore turnover. This roaring success allowed them to expand their headcounts from 5 number simple to a significant number of 950+. Regarding their ascending graph of success, CMD quotes, “Never before, any organisation was able to escalate the power T&D Projects from 11kV to 440kV in short span. We have ensured an exceptional mark in the industry with our outstanding performances and raised the bars of project execution timeline and quality standards.”
RAKESH MARKHEDKAR
CMD at Vikran Engineering & Exim Pvt. Ltd.
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ABOUT ITS EXCLUSIVE VISION AND MISSION The company envisions to be recognized as ‘India’s premium fast- track project execution EPC Company in Power, Railways, Metro’s and Smart-Infra Projects. All of its core values are aligned towards being an industry leader and in a constant endeavour to be so, they retrieve it with a broad-minded mentality. “Our core business strategy has sustainability embedded into it right from the beginning. We believe in giving back to the community and are attuned to the importance of being socially and environmentally conscious in all that we do,” asserts the Chairman & Managing Director while highlighting the prime business philosophy. A VIEW OF ITS COMPETITIVE EDGE As the project execution sector is quite a demanding area to be operational in owing to the heavy- dependence on external factors to overcome a few major challenges. Team VIKRAN is adeptly competent to deal with plan execution scenarios by seeking assistance from the Project Planning Monitoring & Control (PPMC) and Corporate Monitoring Group (CMG) departments that accumulates data from sites and revises the execution plan frequently with each faltering variable to always get enlightened with the right idea. To stay ahead of the curve, the company has adopted some exclusive tactics. Be it their low power distance cultures or their unwavering acuity to never get riddled by unnecessary red tape, VIKRAN has forged in its respective industry with agility and adaptivity. Moreover, their adherence to the Internal Financial Controls set by the company also ensures them with a leading edge. The phenomenal industry player reckons on ensuring a steadfast bond of trust that is fortified by fulfilling commitments and delivering better solutions than the expectations. From the early deployment of teams & resources for on-time commencement of projects to strict adherence with the L3-level schedule that targets every project completion in a minimum of 3 months prior to schedule. Be it weekly Cash Flow monitoring system or Strict Project Planning, their Monitoring & Control System is enriched with 3 tier Planning, Monitoring & control system at Project site/ Regional Offices & Corporate Office to ensure timely alignment of resources, equipment, Erection Gangs & Testing, Commissioning teams at Site. Moreover, the frequent site visits of Senior Management helps in issue resolution and handholding of Site Team Members. With world-class HR practices & competency Development Programme and effective rewards/recognition system, they strengthen their teams at multiple levels. For their strict adherence to quality and safety standards, they have been accredited with ISO certifications- ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management System, ISO 14000:2015 – Environmental Management System and ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
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SYNERGY WITH THE FALTERING MARKET TRENDS Owing to its adept system, VIKRAN operates around the theory of constraint that identifies limiting factor cannot impede surging success. The company recognizes that the identification of limiting factors is a continual process as it is the dynamic nature of this industry. What VIKRAN believes in is change management and improving the internal process that emboldens their vision. Moreover, its attempts prioritize the employees’ interests at its core and enrich the company’s work culture with optimism. To get ahead of the curve, they ensure to hire the right talented head who can majorly contribute to the organisation’s productivity while allowing them to ensure the pace of execution of projects. Apart from this, their extended reach to social media allows them to market themselves in a much better manner and to seek prospective clients effortlessly. “VIKRAN’s major R&D segment is staying well-informed in the business environment. It uses forums and meeting to interact with global industries expert. Learn from the steps in their journey to becoming market leaders. Look to form mutually beneficial partnerships with other companies,” elucidates Rakesh Markhedkar (CMD). Though the EPC industry is making the most out of the data deluge, multiple challenges are needed to overcome such as disconnected ecosystems, lack of standardization, incomplete visibility, or lack of digital engineering talent. And in this context, VIKRAN is making an enormous difference. TRANSITION WITH TECHNOLOGY CMD exemplifies that Industry 4.0 has been ushering in rapid disruption where efforts for digitalization will need to cross the boundaries of cost improvements and operational efficiencies. He avidly believes that VIKRAN must be embracing the risk of transitioning from manual and legacy systems to agile, automated IT business models. Definitely, the next-gen technologies will allow VIKRAN to deliver on the mandate and adhering to industry 4.0, it has taken a step towards automation that will assist to build an outstanding next-gen operating model. Moreover, the company is in an incessant process of implementation of one of the best Enterprise resource planning i.e. SAP S/4 Hana Private cloud edition for ensuring a leading- edge over its peers.
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SAILING THROUGH THE WAVES OF UNCERTAINTIES Undeniably, the business establishments across the world, regardless of their strengths and industry types, have already been drastically affected by this unprecedented pandemic. With soothing of the situation, one of the most overwhelming challenges the businesses are struggling with is a transference of their respective workforce to implement a workfrom-home policy and ensure continuity of workflow. But, even amidst the glooms and dooms of the global pandemic, VIKRAN kept its calm and forged ahead with utmost dedication and determination. Here and there, the workforce was schooled in multiple ways to curtail the risk of the viral outbreak. From a strong business contingency plan implementing flexible business hours and work-from-home arrangements to the deployment of an array of solutions to conduct remote work, VIKRAN has effortlessly managed to combat the unprecedented crisis. In this regard, Rakesh says, “Platforms such as Google Hangout, Skype, and Zoom have made it possible to allow employees to communicate and work online efficiently, without compromising their safety at this time. But the availability of technologies and our prompt responses in the adaptation of alternative modes for continuity of work by some of the sectors have successfully managed to counter the negative effects triggered by the outbreak of coronavirus.” Moreover, the prudency of the company officials allowed them to take various measures in reducing the spread of the fatal virus and maintain the effective continuity of the business operations accordingly. A GLANCE OVER THE FUTURE OUTLOOKS VIKRAN reckons on the fact the evolving paradigm should be dealt with a rational approach that does not disrupt existing business processes. Undoubtedly, a business can adapt to thrive in a rapidly wavering, enhancing competitive and incessantly uncertain world. “While the future or the pace of developments cannot be predicted with certainty, tracking several key trends can aid companies to prepare for the future,” quotes CMD. From the application of the landscape perspective of the internally developed EPC New Generation Reference Architecture (NGRA), the gaps in technology and the business model has started to widen. Soon, they will bring forth a few solutions that can be prepared by partnering with technology specialists that they believe will become their key differentiator to bring about the transformation while ensuring business continuation.
ENTHRALLING ACHIEVEMENTS VIKRAN has been conferred with numerous national and international awards and accolades for its exemplary services. Setting new benchmarks in the industry the company is expanding its reach across the nation at a rapid pace. At International Achievers’ Conference in 2016, the company was awarded the ‘Fastest Growing Indian Company Excellence Award’ by the Princess of Thailand. In recognition of possessing matchless leadership qualities. Rakesh Markhedhkar has been venerated by Economic Times by ‘Most Promising Business Leaders of Asia‘ Award in Nov-2017 by Prime Minister of Singapore and Malaysia jointly for his demonstrating exemplary leadership qualities. In India, VIKRAN has hattrick of awards, by bagging three consecutive ‘Excellence Award’ by Chief Minister of Bihar for the projects executed Bihar State Power Holding Company Ltd. This award was in recognition of the company’s outstanding performance in realizing the Chief Minister’s Mission to electrify all the villages ahead of the schedule. Moreover, multiple appreciation certificates bestowed by the state government presents the testimonial to their distinctiveness and reliability. www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 3 | Issue 8 | March 2021 | INDIA
CMD reveals that pervasive technologies unwaveringly demand innovative methods of operating both within and outside the enterprises. He believes consolidation and running simulations or testing scenarios will soon be elapsed just like the monitoring cell functions of the present-day scenarios thrive: updating schedules based on inputs sourced from the site that can be supervised and connected to the 3D models accordingly.
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As the next-generation workforce is now transitioning, with younger, less experienced, but more tech-savvy employees, future organizational models need to reorient themselves to collaborate and converge current silos. Regarding the Engineering disciplines, there must be enough room for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) strategies. A few enterprises are commencing this venture with pilot projects by involving via social platforms to create a foundation for a future- flexible organization— creating brand values focussed on trustworthiness, innovation, and agility, and VIKRAN strives to be in harmony with it in every possible manner.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM AND CSR Vikran promotes an innovative and diverse organisational culture that has been a part of its employee’s life. A positive creative atmosphere and a safe working space offered by Vikran to its Employees keep them comfortable, innovative and happy at work. The concept that being a part of Vikran is about being smart and wise encourages the employees to think openly and keeps them productive. Vikran has recently celebrated its 5th Foundation Day in GOA, keeping the positive spirits during the global pandemic, Vikran has taken a step to enhance the skills of employees by way of arranging training programmes on Management skills, public speaking, Time Management, Communication skills, team building, business orientation etc. To boost the team building and germ and improve the inter_personal relationship, Vikran organises cricket tournament for its employees named as Vikran Premier League, Annual picnic and many other activities. Vikran celebrates the Birthdays of employees , all festivals has been celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm like Holi, Navratri, Deepavali, Dausheera, cristmas etc. With reference to Employee Engagement program, Vikran is also a step forward for Corporate Social Responsibility programs are focused towards environmental sustainability, education, health, arts & culture and community development initiatives, through both direct implementation as well as via NGO partners, while ensuring participative, engaging employee volunteering within these focus areas. This commitment is balanced on four pillars, namely Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Volunteering & Community Initiatives. Keeping this aspect, Vikran has achieved the PANCHTATVA award.
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Success Story
HCL Technologies
Ashwathy Nair | Business Connect
“If you have excellent people, then you have to give them the power.” This quote has been written and followed by Shiv Nadar. Of course, today we will know the success story of Shiv Nadar, who founded India’s one of the best IT companies called HCL. INTRODUCTION Shiv Nadar is an Indian IT pioneer who founded HCL in 1976. He is the 3rd richest person in India, as per Forbes. He chairs HCL tech a $9.9 billion worldwide organization with more than 153,000 professionals operating from 50 countries, which is the 3rd IT service provider company in India. He is also the chief strategy officer of HCL Tech. Under Shiv’s guidance, HCL has grown so much and, continued to ride the waves of the changing IT landscape for over 40 Years. Shiv is also a Padma Bhushan holder, which he has been awarded in 2008. His Real-time Net worth is $24B. Shiv’s Nickname is Magus called by his friend. In the mid-90s, he started focusing on the education system in India through Shiv Foundation. Currently, the company has more than 150,000 employees worldwide. In July 2020, he stepped down as chairman of HCL Tech, hand over the position to his daughter, Roshni Nadar Malhotra. Early Life and Education. Shiv Nadar was born in 1945 in Moolaiozhi Village (around 10Km from Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India) His father’s name was Sivasubramaniya Nadar and his mother’s Vamasundari Devi. His sister’s name is SP Adithanar, who founded a newspaper called Dina Thanthi. His schooling finished from Town Higher Secondary School, Kumbakonam. Also, he went to Elango Corporation Higher Secondary School, Madurai. Later he joined the St. Joseph Boys Higher Secondary School, Trichy, and finished the high schooling journey. Shiv got a pre-university degree in the American college, Madurai. After getting an Electrical and Electronic degree from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, he began his career at Walchand Group’s College of Engineering, Pune.
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SHIV NADAR
Success Story of HCL
Co-Founder & Former Chairman
HIS CAREER He soon left the college to start his own venture. Shiv made a partnership with his colleagues and friends, these partners were Ajai Chowdhury (Ex-Chairman, HCL), Arjun Malhotra (CEO and Chairman, Headstrong), Subhash Arora, Yogesh Vaidya, S. Raman, Mahendra Pratap, and DS Puri. His business journey being with Microcorp, a group that sold digital Calculators. After that, in 1976, he founded Company HCL with Rs 187,000 investment. Sensing a boom in the IT sector before anyone else, he was able to operate business Internationally. The company expansion in Singapore made 1 million dollars in the first year as reported by the venture. Shiv Nadar remained the largest shared holder though he never controlled the management of the company. HIS CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS EDUCATION AND THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR. Shiv has away valued the education right. Once he said, “Education is and will be the most powerful tool for individuals and social change, and we must do all that it takes to facilitate it.” In 1996, Shiv made decisions to give back to his community. With nearly 1million in share, he established the college called SSN College of Engineering in Chennai in memory of the late father, Sivasubramnaiya Nadar. Shiv Nadar collaborated with many foreign universities with an emphasis on research. He has also instituted a school in UP called Vidyangayan School, providing a free scholarship to 200 students all across the districts.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
In 2008, Shiv was awarded with a Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the IT sector. In 2007, He received an Honorary doctorate degree as an award, given by Midrash University. He was also recognized as Entrepreneur of the year in the same year. In 2006, he got an honorary fellowship from the All-India Management Association. Shiv recognized 48th heroes of Philanthropy in 2011, counted by Forbes. In 2017, India Today Magazine ranked him 16th most influential people In India. Shiv Nadar has a very calm nature that rubs off many employees and people working under him. He has created a very rich culture in the company, he always encourages employees to do their best work, top performers were rewarded with perks like cars and paid holidays as well. 17
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ANS IP MANAGEMENT SERVICES An acclaimed name in the intellectual property industry
Mehak Malhotra | Business Connect
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ntellectual property is one of the most substantial and considerable components for delivering quality services and products to consumers. It is intangible asset that provides a vital apprehension while starting a business venture. IP consists of multiple assests like patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and geographical indications. Through this exclusive edition, we are going to illuminate the work of ANS IP Management Services, a highly-regarded and celebrated firm in the industry.
ANS IP Management Services is a prominent intellectual property service provider rendering patents, trademarks, designs and coprights concerned solutions in India and worldwide. Their exclusionary approach lies in the services comprising, patent search, patent drafting, preparing responses to office actions/ examination report, FTO searches, Invalidity searches, and patent valuation. The company fosters its services to various well-recoginized Multi-national companies, small and medium scale enterprises, start-ups, educational institutions, technical colleges and individuals. The team comprises patent attorneys and agents holding an expertise in patent registeration procedures in India, US, European, Malaysian, Australian, and New Zealand jurisdictions. The worldly-wise board of directors, The CEO and Patent Attorney, Swati Burde Tiwari and The COO and Patent Agent, Abhishek Tiwari have worked adeptly for the proliferation of the company. The team has the most efficacious and exceptional services ensuring their brand name to stand out in the market. With services like Worldwide patent search, patent drafting and filling, international patent filling, patent litigation and national phase, ANS IP secures a vigorous position in the industry.
PRODIGIOUS INDIAN IP AND GLOBAL SERVICES
Swati Burde Tiwari
CEO & Patent Attorney
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The company renders an extensive amount of services. Few of them are enlisted ahead :
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Patent (Indian IP) – A patent is an exclusive set of rights granted to an investory by the state for a certain amount of time in exchange for detailed public disclosure of an invention.
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Trademark (Indian IP) – A trademark is a preminent sign, design and expression that
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Design (Indian IP) – A design is the model prepared for the execution of a system like architectural blue prints, engineering drawings, business processes, circuit diagrams and sewing patterns.
Abhishek Tiwari
COO & Patent Agent
Copyright (Indian IP) – Copyright is a paramount factor that helps the creater to get acquainted with their exclusive rights to its use and distribution for a specific time period. It is a form of intellectual property as patents, trademarks and trade secrets.
KEEPING PERSISTENCE WITH SWOT ANALYSIS
Maintaining a perpetual assessment of formal errors, upgrading the knowledge accordingly from available resources and improving the work quality incessantly is the only approach that helps any organization to grow. Services like INDEA and Protect & Project are their solely developed business model for protection of multiple ideas at a minimum cost.
AN ASTOUNDING LEADERSHIP
Acquiring extended knowledge about the respective domain is cardinal. By keeping up with latest understanding of the industry and market trends, a leader can master his teammates. The CEO, Swati Burde Tiwari ensures a productive communication with her fellow employees to stay well-updated about the IP industry. She has launched a portal to expand the awareness of patent field in India. Along with that, the company initiated IP Kosmoz to create awareness amongst Indians about intellectual property rights.
EFFECTUAL R&D PRACTICES
The company guide its clients towards patentable and enforceable product development. They have launched a software and online platform, “APPatent” performing autonomous analysis of a technology and preparing an automated report with relevant competitor patents. By far, it is the most economical tool available in the market. It facilitates the option of start-ups and education institutions to file patents at comparatively lower cost and higher efficacy rate. The team streamlines the research direction of the clients through Invention Development Assistance (InDeA), enabling them to save big on research and development.
ADDRESSING THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC
While the universe was confronting the covid-19, ANS IP stood still by an incessant approach to innovate the products. Their major clientele comprises innovators, research institutions and R&D firms. They receive persistent queries for national and international fillings on account of their established market clench. Besides, with the ease of online networks, it was considerably simpler.
The company constructively invests on marketing techniques like online marketing and development of contemporary tools. These methologies give a unique interpretation to cardinal sectors like Patent and trademark calculator for international patents and accords allowance the company to succor a better communication with the clients and industry. The company’s APPatent platform is categorically designed to render exclusionary services when attorney is exorbitant. They have also been adorned by various achievements and accolades. Along with procuring enormous amount of attorney firms, the firm has successfully sustained a position as one of the few IPR firms that file patent in more than 40 countries.
EMBLAZING FUTURE ENDEAVORS
In near future, the company aspires to persuade the inventors in India towards more than 1,00,000 patent filling annually. The team at ANS, holds a strong eye to accomplish a distinctive category amongst India IPR firms. The leaders of the company believe in encouraging and become the guiding light for Indian innovators to expand global horizons. Withal, they aspire to welcome global innovators to India, ameliorating the patent ecosystem.
WORDS OF WISDOM FOR BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS
Every aspiring entrepreneur should cogitate with a wider approach, discover innovative solutions to address global issues and protect it through Intellectual property rights. An elemental strength and belief is all that is needed to sustain a monopoly of our product range across the world, escalating India economy and making it the country of our dreams. 21
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AVIS INDIA Kajal Dobhal | Business Connect
MR. SUNIL GUPTA MD & CEO In today’s time, people are more focused on a business that is mobile friendly following the new-age preference. The mobility solutions help businesses in reaching their height.
Avis India is the only mobility services provider in India that not only offers mobility services to its customers in India but also offers chauffeur-drive and self-drive car rentals in over 110 countries abroad through their Avis India website and mobile app.
AN OVERVIEW
Avis India is a leading mobility solutions provider especially focusing on the new-age Indians with a robust network that extends across 50 conveniently-located stations in 19 cities. They leverage their fleet of more than 7500 premium cars across the country to provide:
THE INCEPTION STORY OF THE COMPANY
Avis India started over two decades ago with 9 offices in 9 different cities. Today, it is proud of its services through 50 rental stations in 19 major business and leisure cities across the country. From the beginning, the challenge was to deliver a consistently higher quality service in an industry with low entry barriers at a compelling price to its customers. The challenge was met through industry-leading technological innovations, highly engaged employees who hold the customer at the center of their existence and leading change in the industry.
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segments. These include chauffeur-driven and self-drive cars on rent, vehicles on operating lease and ground transportation & fleet management services. The goal is to cater to the evolving requirements of corporate and retail customers across the country while delivering high-quality customer experience.To stay in step with the evolving needs of its customers, Avis India has launched various initiatives and products that include Avis CARe (a subscription-based fleet management product), employee carpooling or ridesharing with ICVs and EVs, Avis Secure Shuttle for daily commuters, Avis Flexi12 – a short duration lease, e-auction of used vehicles, etc as the future drivers of growth. The customer-centric approach aided by technological innovations has propelled the company’s revenue 6-fold in the past 10 years.
THE PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Mr. Sunil Gupta (MD & CEO) – He is a B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT-Varanasi and PGDM from the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta, followed by management development programs in Leadership and Strategy at Hult Business School, Ashridge, UK and INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France. He has worked with leading MNCs in India across financial, consumers & business services and FMCG such as Hindustan Unilever, Thomas Cook, and Kuoni. His skills in the areas of brand building, new business development and business restructuring have helped in the creation and execution of strategies that have delivered high growth and profitability to diverse businesses. For the past couple of years, he has been passionate about the development and deployment of unique IT solutions for customer management and automation of business processes. In the 10 years that he has led Avis, the company’s revenue has grown six-fold, IT solutions have transformed the company and Avis has become a leader in mobility solutions in India, being the No. 1 car rentals and No. 3 operating lease Company.
COPING UP WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
Technology is driving innovation in almost every sector in the world including travel, which is increasingly becoming a technology-driven activity. Players in this space are leveraging advancements like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data to enhance the experience of the travelers. For a smooth technological
transition, Avis has been consistently innovating to improve its product and services portfolio and make customer access and processes seamless and smooth. Avis India has built a safe and scalable business model with technology as the main pillar. It offers unique features in its mobile app that powers all types of bookings worldwide, an e-Rental Agreement provides real-time and GPS-based capture of time and mileage to ensure transparent invoicing to customers and a special focus on women safety is provided through an in-use call-in protocol for all its lady guests through its24X7 Avis Secure Desk. Besides, all their cars come equipped with 2 levels of GPS for real-time tracking and a dedicated assistance button for personalized travel experiences.
INSPIRATION FOR THE COMPANY AND HOW CAN THEY INSPIRE OTHERS
There are many commendable leaders from whom one can get inspiration for their diverse competencies. The one name that comes forward is Satya Nadela, who was pivotal in helping to shift the image of Microsoft from a dominant tech company to a collaborative workplace that listens to customers and engage positively with regulators worldwide. The transformation of Microsoft from a “closed” provider of operating systems to a giant in the cloud through Azure is truly inspiring. Remaining true to one’s values, beliefs and convictions are important. And what is equally important is to be seen consistently following them in diverse scenarios and situations, at work and outside work. This is the only way to ingrain values in the company’s culture.
FUTURE PROSPECTS OF THE COMPANY
It has already achieved leadership in the mobility space in India. The customer’s expectations and preferences are changing and the mobility industry is undergoing huge disruption. Thanks to its customer-centric approach, adaptability to change and the leveraging of technological innovations, it is well-placed to stay in step with its evolving customers. This will not only sustain but strengthen its leadership position in the mobility space.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND MILESTONES OF THE COMPANY
In the past 10 years, their revenue has grown six-fold on the back of rapid growth in the car rental business, the acquisition of new businesses like the chauffeur-driven service for Emirates First Class and Business Class passengers and the launch of operating lease, fleet management, and employee ridesharing services. A significant development came after the launch of their Avis Mobile App. It provides digital access to customers seeking its mobility services and is designed to seamlessly deliver a holistic mobility solution to its users across the globe. Both in 2019 and in 2020, Avis India has been ranked as India’s No 1 car rental company by World Travel Awards. CSR INITIATIVE
Avis India has taken a CSR Initiative named “Go Green”, to protect the environment through the plantation. Its employees are also encouraged to give back to society by volunteering their time for some charitable activities. In 2019, the total number of manhours spent in such voluntary activities exceeded 2000.
A MESSAGE TO THE READERS OF BUSINESS CONNECT MAGAZINE
As a leader in mobility, its first appeal to the readers is to give the highest priority to personal safety on the road. On a more general note, being adaptable and open to change, having a bias for action over endless data analysis, and having employees who keep the customer at the centre of all their actions is a recipe for success. 23
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Sunglasses are the ultimate fashion accessory, almost worn by everyone, and without them most wouldn’t leave home. When the sun is glaring off the town and you pick your sunglasses out of your back, once you lip them on, you instantly change your appearance.
Reasons Why Sunglasses Acts More Than Just An Accessory It’s no longer a medical necessity, just a style need. The dreary vision-correcting computer machine revamped surprisingly into a cool and swanky faddish accessory. The rage is so strong that, just for the sake of fashion even people with perfect vision wear lenses.
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Here are some reasons why, before you head out the door, you’ll want to catch those shades:
PROTECT EYES FROM UV RAYS One of the most significant advantages of wearing sunglasses is that they shield the eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation and the fragile skin around them. Exposure to UV can lead to cataracts and cause glaucoma symptoms worse. Moreover, about to 10 per cent of skin cancers are found near the eyes. Choose glasses that cover the eyes entirely and make sure that they have 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection.
PROTECT EYES FROM GLARE Sunglasses not only let you see better when it’s light outside, but they also decrease the amount you need to squint by the cutting back on the sun. Squinting will lead to headaches, exhaustion and eye pressure, as well as the formation over time of fine lines in the skin around the eyes. When you squint, it’s also difficult to see clearly, which can lead to injuries, particularly when driving. Maximum glare safety is offered by polarized sunglasses. DARK ADAPTATION After you are exposed to intense sunshine, sunglasses allow you to refocus your vision. If you will not adapt for long stretches after being exposed to the sun, your night vision may be impaired. You’ll find it hard to see the road while you are riding at night. Riding becomes risky when you haven’t been wearing shades.
Some Top Sunglasses Brands RAY-BAN A debut back in the 1930s, the Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses made their airline flights more popular, and the legends of the era were pilots. The Italian-based company offer polarised lenses to shield the eyes from sunlight. In the 1980s, with the release of films such as “Top Gun” and “Risky Business,” these glasses gained attention.
MAUI JIM In the early 1980s, Maui Jim sunglasses made their debut at a hotel pool in Maui, Hawaii. By 1988, the mainland was just starting to see them. This sunglasses are built for males and females alike. Many of the models have polarised lenses of varying colours that shield against the sunshine glare.
VERSACE In 1978 Versace was started, this Italian fashion house made its debut in Milan, Italy. Versace sunglasses are known for their ornate, female-centred logo, and their wrap around and aviator styles are common. Much of the lenses are polarised to shield the eyes. Some women’s styles involve ornate and lavish details.
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India’s Top Facility Management Company Avishek Singh | Business Connect MKS Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. is a team of highly skilled service providers for customers across various industries. Their various facilities include: • Facility Management Services • Interior Décor Services • Civil Infrastructure Services • All types of Repairs & Maintenance The MKS Corporate facility provides luxury housekeeping at a minimal fee. MKS services have professional, qualified housekeeping workers with specialist appliances and cleaning and repair methods for the property. Their normal practice is to ensure that the premises are hygienically washed at all times. UNLOCKING ACHIEVEMENTS: The Founder shares how his team embraced odds and what it resulted in. Mr. Shrikant Kishor Nayak, Founder & CEO is proud of the fact that he works with a team of professionals who have a brilliant work ethic. He says, “With the help of advanced cleaning devices, we have successfully served numerous commercial or corporates. Thus, we have emerged as a one-stop solution to all your hospitality facility management needs’’. Especially during the pandemic, the world has all realized the importance of cleanliness. Thus we ensure that your business premises are thoroughly cleaned every day to keep them looking great and smelling fresh and make them ready for visitors. Since the lockdown in March 2020, when the world heavily relied on cleanliness, when people hardly knew much about the impact of virus and anxiety level was at its peak, our team amidst all the fear of the unknown stepped out to sanitize malls, hospitals, corporate offices, schools, retails and served more than 49,000 COVID-positive patients all across Kalyan-Domblivi-Thane regions, Maharashtra. All of this was done keeping your safety as a priority. When the world shut down, the team ensured that no one loses their job. This surety was essential to build confidence in the staff and world outside that we care and we are together. The staff was highly recognized and commended by the government agencies, the public at large on social media platforms, on newspapers and magazines for their efforts, approach, and willingness to serve the nation HOST OF FACILITIES Within one roof MKS Corporate unites a host of facilities. You can rent a home cleaning service, interior design and all types www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 3 | Issue 8 | March 2021 | INDIA
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of repairs in your building. You can hire services for pest removal, carpentry, plumbing, professional vacuum and couch cleaning, furniture and cleaning appliances, electric maintenance, laundry, home health facilities and more through your application and website. The company assesses all enlisted providers’ eligibility to address their complaints. Additional preparation and guidance are also given to bridge the void in the business. In nutshell the home services industry is working on different parts of corporate offices, hospitals, schools, retails and malls, from the grass to the roof. All practitioners registered with the business are certified and background checks are also carried out to ensure that only specialists get to work at your home. You may also share pricing quotes with anyone who suits the schedule.
“MKS Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. takes pride in its work relationships and communication skills. This has been critical in successfully providing a range of services. Ensuring client’s needs are met and understood through impeccable customer service and transparent client liaison is our number one priority. Our enthusiasm for art, design and the creative process continues in each and every property presentation undertaken.” explains Mr. Nayak.
sanitation and protection to ensure that they have the best possible service experience in the safety of their homes. They have been slowly and gradually opening their services since the last month. The Home Repairs and Maintenance Facilities – appliances for repairs, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and cleaners – are available in non-containment areas. Life won’t be the same as before, at least until a vaccine or cure has been discovered. As an organisation, MKS has already taken a range of steps with regard to partner and customer protection, such as the implementation of a multi-step safety procedure for each service segment. In addition, they have ordered and distributed safety kits (including gloves, goggles, eyeglasses, hand sanitizer) to all of their partners and will continue to engage in this year-round. Our mission is to emphatically influence the lives of all clients with whom we have the joy of working and leave an enduring impact on their minds and imagination. Our creatives must inspire and elevate the hearts and minds of every one of the individuals who look at it. Our long-term objectives are always in line with our basic values. Our main goal is to consistently go above and beyond – to offer select client assistance to our customers.” feels Mr. Nayak. THE RISE AND RISE OF MKS CORPORATE SERVICES The core factor for the company to come into existence was an intensive urge to provide services in the public sector with service, integrity, teamwork, excellence and dedicated initiative to fulfill commitments. What makes MKS Services different is the sheer amount of services they provide, as well as the different industries they cater to.
“We confidently assist clients with anything relevant to a wide variety of services. Being willing to serve all the demands of your clients means we save them time and resources” says the founder. THE PANDEMIC STORY Speaking about the pandemic Mr. Nayak feels that it has triggered a sea shift in the way we live, work, and rebuild.
He adds, “As the world watched months of lockdown, we reached out to the designers to see how the pandemic has so far reshaped our interiors. What are our clients prioritising and, as a result, what new developments are emerging? What is becoming apparent is that 2020 has brought a renewed emphasis on function and versatility to the top of aesthetics as we navigate a new standard.”
LEADERSHIP WISDOM: From the Director’s Desk The founder, before signing off, shares insights out of his experiences. Communication is one of the most important qualities for a good leader and a crucial element in establishing a strong partnership with staff, consumers, and suppliers alike. Excellent leadership depends on successful engagement techniques to deliver a consistent message to the organization. It is important for any effective leader to be frank and connect freely and frankly, as this helps workers to appreciate the broader picture and how their individual actions add to the aims and priorities of the organization. The leader’s confidence in speaking—either oneon-one or to a broad audience—is another main component of outstanding communication. The willingness to have awkward conversations is the No. 1 quality that all great leaders ought to have. Communication is often highly based on the sound and expression of the body and will go a long way to convey the message as expected and not leave space for confusion. So always sound confident, look pleasing, and ask tough questions to self assess your business progress.
MOVING FORWARD AFTER COVID-19 CHANGED THE WORLD The outbreak of the novel coronavirus caused a global health crisis, the economy was also seriously impacted, leading to major downsizing, work cuts, sales losses and more. Service workers are among the largest group of individuals impacted by these work losses and job uncertainties. The team of MKS corporate ensured that all its clients As a brand, the team of MKS Corporates made sure that they were in touch with all their customers. They kept everyone updated about improvements in service SOPs and a full transition to 29
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A Robust Marketing & Branding Solution provider Avishek Singh | Business Connect
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hen businessmen decide on a business idea, they are generally excited to get to the ground. They want to get the website up, go on social media platforms, and come through the door with money. But it’s not that straightforward to start a corporation and most people don’t know how to create a company from scratch. Before they start making money, they don’t realize how many measures you need to keep in check. You’ve got a marketing plan to write, secure financing, and maybe even some recruiting to do. There is a section for the marketing campaign in a business plan. After all, if nobody knows who you are, you cannot create a business. We introduce you to the world of Uniworld that brings your efforts to the limelight. Uniworld is a new age Film Production, Media, Marketing, and IT Solution company with International Team Members in Studio Core Team, Media Capital, and Technology Assets. Whether it’s feature films, short films, line production, aerial videos, VFX & Motion Graphics, Voiceovers, and more; Uniworld can do it all. It provides fully integrated online & offline Marketing & Branding solutions, including a complete stack of Digital Marketing solutions such as Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, leads, SMS & Email. Uniworld is efficient at tailoring professionally designed websites, web apps, & mobile apps for many industries.
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The founder believes, “A vital aspect of our organization is Research & Development. We spend a lot of time in R&D, reflecting on our campaigns’ longterm gains and commercial effectiveness. It allows us to understand the audiences of our customers and the needs of the target buyers. When the testing process is done, we move on to developing plans for informative and effective marketing based on the gathered data. R&D gives us an advantage over our peers, delivers unprecedented creativity, and improves the company’s competitiveness.”
analysis to ensure things go according to plan. We also create a backup plan to keep ourselves on track if things don’t go according to plan. SWOT analysis is a critical part of our planning that helps us understand our clients’ business, study the competitors, identify viable opportunities, and convert them to our advantage. Whilst performing the SWOT analysis, we analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of our clients’ business that helps us set up SMART (Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic, and Time-bound) goals. After completing the SWOT analysis, we start working on achieving the goals of our clients on priority with the help of our dedicated team. Our marketing, content, and graphic teams work day-and-night in complete sync to fulfil our clients’ needs, requirements and satiate their queries if any,”explains Mr. Saransh Gupta, the Founder and CEO of Uniworld. MEET MR. SARANSH GUPTA- THE MAN WHO BUILT UNIWORLDONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING MARKETING GIANTS Mr. Saransh has been honoured with several industry-related awards. He was recently recognized under the list of the 20 Most Valuable CEOs to watch globally. Under his leadership, Uniworld has been accoladed as one of the leading marketing agencies across the country. Over 5 years, his team has served over 165 clients and been serving in the APAC market via Singapore Office, Europe and the US. Talking about his motivation he says, “I love my work and that’s what wakes me each morning feeling energized and ready to conquer. The love for my work forms the inner motivation and drives me to give my best daily. I gained practical knowledge by managing the operations and marketing endeavours of my family business. I try to instigate the learned values, knowledge, and motivation for the better functioning of Uniworld”. Driven by imagination, technology, and research & development; Uniworld Studios is currently one of the leading Marketing & Branding agencies. The team heavily invests in R&D and can develop cutting edge solutions to meet the growing demands of clients. The time and effort dedicated to developing, studying, and mastering a new technology makes Uniworld a favoured partner. 31
A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE SOCIETY Besides creating an impact on the lives of clients, Mr. Saransh leaves no stones unturned when it comes to bringing a positive change in the environment through his contributions. Realizing the fact that India is home to nearly 1.4 billion individuals and the disparity between the haves and have-nots remains one of the steepest ones in the world, he says,“We do instigate the concept of social responsibility in our business operations. We promote the ‘Go Green’ campaign via our social media creatives and valuable donations. As a company, we try to play our role of being good citizens with activities that benefit society. We have also connected with an NGO to ensure that we, as a team can play our roles for the benefit of the poor and needy.” DREAMING THE HARDEST Speaking to the team of Business Connect, the CEO shares the vision,“We have many exciting things planned for the future. We aim to expand into more horizons and be of much more assistance to our clients. we endeavours to expand to more countries and bestow our multi-faceted marketing and branding solutions to clients globally. We aim to establish a superior and known identity amongst all industries. In 5 years, I see myself as a working CEO of a billion-dollar marketing giant with at least a thousand employees.” A MESSAGE TO YOUNG LEADERS
Before signing off, the CEO out of his plethora of experiences, shares words of wisdom that will act as a guiding light for every entrepreneur who is working day in and day out to create a successful business unit. Here it goes, “Winners never quit, and quitters never win. Dream Big, and work hard to make it come true. Remember, that smart work and hard work go hand in hand. Work on your personality every day and become a person such that everybody wishes to follow you, and wishes to listen to you of their own will. Remember that success lies on the other side of the ordinary. Think apart, think extraordinary. Fill your life with people who motivate you and assist you on the journey to success. Stop giving time to things and people that you know won’t matter and contribute to your success. Last of all, never give up. There might be times when giving up would feel better, but believe in yourself and give time to your enterprise to rise to the top of the charts.” www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 3 | Issue 8 | March 2021 | INDIA
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The Humble Being Behind TCFM’s Phenomenal Success Indranil Roy | Business Connect
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he facility management sector is rapidly growing in India. Since the last decade, the dynamics of this service has aided sustainable growth across industries. Whilst ensuring the safety and hygiene of employees, the reduction of carbon footprints during project development to transition too is noteworthy. Constructions appear when an architect translates aesthetic ideas into reality that represents luxury and panache. Hiring a professional facility management firm ensures the dream lasts the sands of time. But, behind the optimacy are ingenious minds, who oversee day-to-day operations and uphold the culture of a business. In simple words, it is a COO (Chief Operations Officer), who shoulders everyday operations to ensure overall excellence. COO is usually the second-incommand in a business foundation and undoubtedly one of the highest designations. While other labels like CMO, CTO, CFO, etc. have a focused responsibility, a COO has to oversee all of them. In other words, COO can be compared - to the Chief Of Staff in Naval Command! But despite having such a prominent role, COOs are often perceived with ambiguities regarding their duties. Being the second-in-command, he needs to carry out the CEOs decision and ensure every idea and concept sees development. Business Connect Magazine recognizes the day-to-day ordeals of a COO and through its upcoming edition, “COO of the Year 2021”, aims to empower their importance. Featured below is the story of Anand GD, COO of TCFM (Technique Control Facility Management), one of the fastest-growing Facility Management providers in Pan India. Having around 2 decades of experience in overseeing operations, Anand has been integral in TCFM’s expansion that grows over new business horizons. A PAN-INDIA ORGANISATION TCFM is a 100% owned subsidiary of Embassy Services Pvt. Ltd. (ESPL), one of the largest and trusted names in Facility Management with a lineage of over 25 years. TCFM took its first step in 1995 in Europe and with the emerging opportunities forayed into the Indian Market in 2009. Since then, ESPL and TCFM have worked in tandem to provide manpower solutions to a large clientele. Considering the expertise, scalability, and forecasted demand for professional FM services, ESPL bought a 100% stake in TCFM in 2016. From there on, TCFM’s journey has only been onward and upward. The Company is serving over 150 clients spanning an area of over 70 Million sq. ft. Pan India. Its services address all
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genres of real estate in commercial, residential, co-working, hospitality, retail, education, medical, energy, industrial & warehousing segments. It has employed over 7000 professionals - trained on severe modules that build competency in housekeeping, technical & engineering services, disinfection, sanitization, pest control, and landscaping amongst others. TCFM is also technologically integrated for its day-to-day operations which gives them an edge over competitors and allows the pursuit of FM with a data-centric, predictive, and prescriptive model of operational delivery.
people well enough so they can leave, “Train treat them well enough so they don’t want to! GUIDED BY AN AMBITIOUS LEADER
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The phrase summarizes how Anand pursues the people management ordeal for TCFM. He believes that empowering the employees with education, mechanized tools, and upskilling programs allows for a steadfast workforce. As the COO, he supervises all the administrative and daily operations at par with the core values. Simultaneously, he implements his expertise in mechanization and automation of multi-faceted processes. Anand’s long-standing exposure has helped in keeping TCFM at the forefront of providing safety, hygiene, and business continuity at spaces. Post pandemic the demand for Professional FM has become more evident, Anand’s leadership will guide TCFM to seek and procure this demand.
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His instrumental leadership has rewarded TCFM with a 7000+ manpower spread across 14 cities, from a base of 3000, that too within just one year of 201920. The workforce is exceptionally diverse and comes from all walks of life. While the core team consists of experts in their field, many of their staff on the ground come from very simple backgrounds with simple qualifications. But, their USP lies in the ability to learn and grow. TCFM, not only provides the job, but also an education and a uniform – all of which contribute to deserved respect. What makes the organization more complacent is that the value of the person is constantly communicated and recognized through regular R&R programs and platforms. This makes everyone in the TCFM family feel grateful and look forward to their day at work. FACTORS KEEPING THEM AT THE FOREFRONT The facility management industry is a very conventional business formed upon conventional values. Here, it is important to adhere to the changing compliance norms and standards to be at par with the global market. TCFM has a full-fledged SSG team (Specialist Services Group), which keeps the Company in touch with compliances and statutory bodies. It manages properties that are certified by global bodies such as LEED, IGBC, BSC, CII, etc., thereby adhering to globally acceptable levels for processes and best practices in Facility management. R&D plays an integral part in keeping the Company updated with operational innovations. Deep investment in research and development helps them with the automation and mechanization of services. Utilizing customized technology tools enables TCFM with a predictive and prescriptive methodology to manage large volumes of assets spread across large areas. This includes monitoring assets and their consumables such as diesel, energy, etc., to tracking manpower and the status of customer complaints. These technical competencies allow clients and facility managers to run entire operations over a tab from anywhere across the globe with high proficiency. A VIRTUOUS WORK CULTURE Just like its prolific business model, TCFM has a wholesome work culture. “When the intentions of respect and welfare are are pursued right from the start as the founding values of the organization, it coherently resonates to reach the end customer with the same intention”, asserts Anand. Since its responsibility encircles health and wellbeing to customers, the ethic helps maintain a 98% client retention rate. Also, TCFM has well-defined tasks and KRAs formed upon analysis of data, which helps them set realistic targets. “Our motivation strategy is simple - Don’t designate tasks that are not achievable, ensure that tasks given are completed, scrutinize when not, provide more support and training so that it can be”, acknowledges Anand. The Process is repeated and remarkable performances are rewarded accordingly. Employees further enjoy access to education, upskilling opportunities, and growth. This allows them to feel content and look forward to a long career at TCFM.
A HELPING HAND TO SOCIETY While upscaling the efficiency of companies through FM solutions, TCFM keeps a hawk’s eye on societal concerns. It provides routine housekeeping and sanitation to over 17 govt. schools in Karnataka and sponsors underprivileged children in Govt. schools. After these children complete graduation in the affiliated institutes, they get an opportunity to work at TCFM upon completing a onemonth training program. TCFM stands proud for having 5 such students from the two training courses conducted. They are now employees having a good pay slab coupled with a respectable designation. TCFM also worked actively with the BMC Mumbai on a drone disinfection drive to eradicate mosquito breeding grounds and trained the govt. on efficient housekeeping of the COVID relief centers. SHOWERED WITH ACCOLADES AND MILESTONES Over the period, TCFM has attained phenomenal growth and laid several landmarks on its path. In 2017, it delved into Mechanized cleaning services and in the next two years expanded its services Pan India. In 2020, it entered into aerial disinfection & fumigation services raising the bar to Specialist Engineering Services. The year span 2019-20 has been spellbinding for it achieved a CAGR of 110%! TCFM has also been featured under ‘Top 20 Housekeeping Service Providers amidst COVID-19’ by the Corporate Review Magazine in 2020. Starting 2021 with a bang, TCFM was awarded the ‘Fastest Growing FM Company’ by iNFHRA, at the 2021 Workplace Partner Awards. LANDMARKS THAT LAY AHEAD
With technology assisted manpower becoming the obvious trend that epitomizes efficiency, TCFM is leading the arena with competent innovation and proptech tools that drive excellence in operational delivery. With time, it aims to integrate more of digitalization and contactless processes that drive efficiency, safety and scale. “Our vision for 2021 is to double our manpower count across the country which is currently at over 7000. We will drive this growth with a strong focus on technology and automation. Proficient men and innovative machinery will help us deliver quality IFM services to acquire a huge chunk of the growing FM market.” 33
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NOT ABLE TO BREATHE PROPERLY THROUGH YOUR NOSE ? Well, you’re not the only one who has been facing this problem. The sign of sinus is among the top ten diagnoses made by primary care doctors. Yet there are also numerous myths about sinuses, considering how widespread these common issues are, which also hinder patients from getting the right care.
Natural Home Remedies To Get Relief From Sinus
against the sinus infection. Here are some dietary precautions that you must follow. Dairy products, especially cheese, yoghurt and ice cream should be avoided.
Sinus starts with a cold that can turn into a bacterial infection. Sinuses are air-filled cavities located on both sides of the nose. Sometimes these may be clogged or infected. This can create various complication like Fever, Weakness, Fatigue, Cough, Headache, and Snoring problem.
If you are a chocolate lover then you have to say ‘Bye! Bye! Chocolate’ sugar and yeast containing foods trigger excess mucus production in sinuses. Also, say no to Cold Drinks, the intake of cold substance will stall cilia movement within the nose, making it difficult for nasal mucus to flow through the nasal passages.
There are certain food and homemade remedies that can trigger sinus symptoms, like fried and starchy foods, rice, meat and strong spices. Intake of Vitamin A can help you build a strong defence
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Sub-Acute lasts for 4 to 8 weeks
Acute Sinus usually it lasts for 4 weeks or less.
TYPES OF SINUSES PROBLEMS ARE
Chronic Sinus lasts for 8 weeks or more
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Here are some effective food & home remedies for sinus that can help you tackle the problem naturally • PUNGENT SPICES Spices like anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, such as cayenne pepper, assist in breaking up and draining out congested mucus. Similarly, to make a mucus dissolving elixir, horseradish can be blended with apple cider vinegar and lemon juice. Alternatively, 1/4 of a teaspoon of freshly grated horseradish root should be held in the mouth for a few minutes and can be swallowed until the taste has evaporated.
• STEAM This remedy works like magic that even doctors are prescribing it. Add 3 drops of pine or rosemary oil to a steaming hot bowl of water with 3 drops of peppermint and 2 drops of eucalyptus oil, or add 3 drops of rosemary with 1 drop of thyme and peppermint oil. Drape a towel around the back of your head with your face down above the water and inhale the steam, which can help clear a blocked nasal passage.
• TURMERIC (HALDI) AND GINGER ROOT Turmeric root is one of the wonderful spices, it’s widely used in India, which is fragrant. Turmeric provides not only natural anti-inflammatory properties, but it is also rich in antioxidants. This mixture will help to release mucus from clogged nasal passages, relieve sinus pressure, and make you feel immediately better when mixed with spicy ginger root and brewed in hot tea.
• SOUP Studies believe that the consumption of soup helps in easing congestion. You can pick from a variety of recipes and choose your choice, from chicken soup to potato soup with fresh herbs. It is the steam that helps clear the sinuses, mixed with a lot of good ingredients.
For people experiencing sinus symptoms, it is important to understand what those symptoms are. Otolaryngologist therapy can be extremely helpful to understand your symptoms better and to understand what treatment options are available. A person with both acute and chronic sinusitis should take the steps properly. Taking care of yourself can significantly increase the quality of life and help you live more comfortably.
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eTimesource Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. A sterling brainchild of Syed Faiz Ullah; offering exemplary outsourcing solutions Kajal Dobhal | Business Connect As a mushrooming consulting enterprise, eTimesource has carved a niche for itself in the consultancy space. As a one-stop store to offer top-notch solutions, the company effectively caters to the demands of a complex & dynamic workstation. Under its service parasol, exclusive IT and BPO Services are availed to the clientele that majorly belongs to the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Europe, Middle East and Asia. It has been certified by #startupindia which is an exemplary initiative of the Government of India. It has been granted certificate no. DIPP73997 by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department for promotion of Industry and internal trade. Mr. Syed Faiz Ullah is the Founder of the company and has been leading it at the forefront as the CEO. Being the guiding light for eTimesource, he is ensuring his brainchild with exponential growth. In terms of IT services, eTimesource’s forte lies in developing high-end solutions in the segments including Website Development, Software Development, Software Testing as a service, Mobile Development, etc. On the other hand, regarding the BPO Services, they have made their name at the global level for delivering the matchless end-products that flow directly to the bottom line in HR Services, Recruitment Services, Digital Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Back Office Support, Procurement, Customer Service and Tax Preparation and Compliance Services. For them, their secret key to a thumping success is leveraging processes by the effective usage of technology to catapult the growth and retain the business potential for its clientele. The dynamic company assists the client organisations to meet their aspired organisational goals by offering them worldclass outsourcing services alongside syncing with the appropriate industry standards. Its foundation has been laid with an unfaltering vision to raise the bar of service standards in the outsourcing domain by offering exceptional quality and value-added services to its respective clients. WHERE RELIABILITY, INTEGRITY AND FAIRNESS ARE THE INBUILT ELEMENTS In today’s competitive business environment with high standards of services, integrity becomes a vital element for inspiring business leaders. To survive and thrive in the cut-throat competition, honesty and www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 3 | Issue 8 | March 2021 | INDIA
SYED FAIZ ULLAH | Founder & CEO reliability play a prominent role. eTimesource firmly believes in never to compromise with its integrity and promises to offer unequalled quality and committed services to its clients. When it comes to commitment, they believe it goes beyond a head game and requires sheer actions. It is something that can allow enterprises to ensure repeat business and reputed names in the relevant market. Undoubtedly, eTimesource always sticks to its adamant commitment to deliver excellence to its esteemed clientele. Moreover, team eTimesource believes in building trust through accountability and ownership. “Accountability is reinforced by the trust as we don’t want to disappoint our esteemed clients. When business leaders assume ownership, they treat their clients’ projects as their own,” asserts the Founder. They avidly take ownership of their client’s business and act as an extension office that empowers their client’s vision to create impact and enhance profitability. To them, the client’s priorities are at the core of their business philosophy. Furthermore, their business definition majorly relies upon the quality of the products or services. They incessantly try to offer quality services to Startups, SMEs and Fortune 500 companies for exemplary end-results. “We implement our business processes in line with established best practices and go beyond the limit to fulfill our trust obligations,” quotes Syed Faiz Ullah. 36
ENSURING BEST-IN-CLASS SERVICES With its dedicated efforts towards exemplary quality management, the company is procreating tailor-made, excellent solutions that can align with business requirements and growth. Impassioned towards developing wealth for associated parties (vendor and subcontracting firm), team eTimesource ensures financial security and relevant benefits for every single investment made by the partner ‘party’.
SYNERGY WITH TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS Backed by more than a decade of enriched industry experience, they are well aware of delivering world-class services to targeted clients. Their perception of the client’s business prospects enables them to carve result-oriented and effective plans. “By leveraging our knowledge about the client’s business, we’re able to create world-class solutions that demand more than just the latest technology,” states the CEO.
The company has over 15 years of cross-industry expertise in catering bespoke services to its targeted audience where optimization of business operations has always been its foremost agenda. Moreover, they assure enhanced customer experience with co-managing support throughout the lifespans of the contracts. Owing to its adept team of IT and NonIT professionals, eTimesource curates innovative offerings that perfectly align with one’s requirements and business workflows.
Fundamentally, they aim to develop innovative solutions that can harmonize with the client’s requirements effortlessly alongside incorporating the workflows as per the client’s demands. The team relies upon an elegant philosophy ‘either you grow or stagnate, there is no middle ground, so we leave no stone unturned to learn something new’. Determined to dedicate their services for continuous learning and improvement, they pay intense heed to enhance an organization’s capabilities and credibilities by utilizing techtrends in the market.
“We streamline the client’s business processes and improve workflow, assess the whole operation from top to bottom while identifying areas of improvement. Our committed team is ever-ready to fulfill the client’s requests,”
EMPLOYEE-ORIENTED CULTURE At eTimesource, thrives a culture where the team is the topmost priority. The management always propagates an ecosystem to support a perfect work-life balance. In this direction, they ensure a lighter schedule during the vacation season and plan frequent trips in the holidays. Alongside this, they focus on the team’s development where holistic development is facilitated while ensuring suitable training sessions for the employees, prioritizing career advancements internally.
says eTimesource.
A MAGNIFICENT BUSINESS MODEL Undoubtedly, we are living in an on-demand era where we aspire for stuff at the moment only. The company’s business model strikes out as it addresses 2 prominent shifts in the outsourcing industry- IT and BPO services.
Adhering to the ‘Team-first culture’ that instigates employee engagement, the company has been setting the benchmarks in the relevant space. They avidly believe happy employees are the most productive individuals who can ensure a satisfied customer base.
The professional solutions produced by the team are the sheer outcomes of resourcefulness, competence, quality, knowledge, attitude and collaboration, they put in every pursuit. Their business primarily sustains on reputation and sound integrity where they aspire to sync with the client’s objectives and offer solutions that escalate life-long learning and personal & corporate development. Moreover, Team eTimesource fervently comprehends that each client is unique and every business is different that emphasizes the customization of outsourcing solutions.
Team eTimesource firmly believes in pursuing what they love to do. By being relevant to the industry, they are consistently chiseling better future prospects for themselves and their clients too. They have envisioned to outstretch their service verticals in different nations across the globe.
A DOSE OF MOTIVATION BY THE FOUNDER One of the most important factors for entrepreneurs is motivation. A business isn’t always celebrating achievements or booming with profit So, stay motivated! Creating a personal goal is as important as we breathe. Always prioritize document specific goals in mind and objectives you want to achieve with the values you wanted to live by. Read the success stories of triumphant entrepreneurs. Focus on your mental health. Engage in activities that motivate you. Share challenges with your loved ones. Reward yourself for every achievement. Sleep well, yes you read it right! Remember the reasons that you have chosen to become an Entrepreneur: You want to be your boss and create your projects. You want the opportunity to convert your passion to grow a business.
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“Think To Ink”
Indranil Roy | Business Connect
When Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in the 1400s, it revolutionised the widespread availability of books. A few centuries later, in 1990, digital printing once again transformed the landscape. With technological advancements disrupting the way we work, companies need to adapt and meet customer demands quickly and efficiently. One company that has risen to the occasion is Jasra Graphics Pvt Ltd. What started as a traditional pre-press bureau, quickly evolved into one that provides complete digital printing and spatial designing solutions. DIGITAL PRINTING – FOUR DECADES IN THE MAKING In 1972, Mr Ravi Jasra, a technologist by profession, recognised the need to support industries with his prowess. With that ambitious endeavour, he established Jasras and paved the way for the company to become India’s first pre-press house. Today, Jasras is known as one of the most recognisable and largest full-service digital production firms. They are the benchmark for quality in the digital printing space countrywide. Their 10,000 sq. ft. production facility, located centrally in Mumbai, boasts state-of-the-art machinery, which serves the needs of marketing and advertising businesses alike. From concept & design support and page composition & production to digital output and direct-to-press technologies, they take care of everything with their signature brand of technical and quality expertise. When looking at Jasras’ portfolio, it is apparent that they have steadily built an enviable reputation, both at home and globally. This is due to their unmatched services and philosophy of viewing themselves as an extension of their client’s business. Marketers, advertisers, publishers, printers, graphic designers, and many more rely on them to bring their creations to life, or what everyone at Jasras says, “From think to ink!” Their clients include Reliance Group, Ascentis Group, Samhi Hotels, Godrej, ICICI Bank, Deutsche Bank, Mumbai Indians and The Phoenix Mills Ltd (High Street Phoenix), to name a few in sectors such as retail, FMCG, technology, healthcare, education, banking and finance and entertainment.
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When looking back at what lead to their unparalleled success, Mr Jasra believes, “it is a combination of clearly understanding our client’s requirements and by working closely with them to provide solutions.” Jasras works with the client at every step of the way, from concept & design and composition to highdefinition production and output. No task is too big and quality is never undermined. They are equipped and always ready to see complex, large-scale design and production challenges through to successful completion. And it is this determination and grit that has kept customers coming back, some for more than 30 years!
and grown up here, moving up the ranks to positions of greater responsibility, including his sons. And what holds them together? A shared sense of community and commitment, which goes beyond the call of duty and an ethos that brings a rare aesthetic sensibility to every aspect. Take for example a piece of graphic design; this is not done in a vacuum. From brainstorming to coming up with a concept that works for the client, designing a creative that resonates with them, executing it with precision and eventually printing it to scale, all the processes have multiple people and teams collaborating for every minute detail, leaving each person feeling that they are part of the process.
PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW TRANSFORMATIONS
Today, even as new generations of people and technology set the pace at Jasras, the belief is that good old-fashioned human ingenuity and skill, combined with the latest technology, makes the decisive difference. The environment and the philosophy at Jasras is one where people and technology share a powerful symbiotic and synergistic relationship. This coexistence is the critical difference. The distinct and perceptible synchronicity can be seen in the manner in which Jasras works; the agility with which they respond to the most complex challenges as well as in the final product itself. “We care for your image because we care for ours!” It is not just a motto but also a true belief.
All this success and goodwill has encouraged Jasras to remain ahead of the curve. With innovations and technologies always on the brink, they have decided to keep pace with technology and continue to upgrade. Just one of these upgrades is their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. They are a green company that uses sustainable, ecofriendly practices. The reduced use of energy, water and natural resources means that both the company and environment are healthy and taken care of. They believe that with advancements, technologies and processes, they will be able to increase productivity and reduce costs, all to ensure that their customers remain elated–the ultimate goal.
When the pandemic hit, Jasras, like most companies worldwide, saw their business shut for a while. But this didn’t dampen their spirits. When they realised that the lockdown wasn’t going to ease up anytime soon, they identified alternate working arrangements and changed their working structure. They stayed in touch with all their customers, people and suppliers to communicate the next steps. Jasras invested in scenario-planning strategies for different environments and ordered protective gear when everyone could be back at the office. All these measures have ensured that neither work nor safety is compromised.
We enthusiastically embrace rapidly advancing technologies and pride ourselves on our innovation capabilities. At Jasras, the focus is on constantly evolving our strengths. We continuously endeavour to provide exceptional solutions for the needs of industry by embracing revolutionary change across our services.
BUILT TO LAST
When looking at the next four decades, Jasras aims to be the most technically competent processing and printing house in the country. While the technology is up-to-date, it is evident that at Jasras, it is not just the physical technology, but the esoteric one as well, which will be vital and relevant, making way for the future. Technology can always be copied, but the powerful symbiotic and synergistic relationship that people and technology share can’t be replicated or overtaken. The distinct and perceptible manner in which Jasras works is what ensures that they are here to stay.
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THE SOUL BEHIND THE DESIGNS
With all the technological advancements, one thing that will never change at Jasras is their commitment to their people. “If the most advanced technology today is at the heart of all our operations, the soul remains our team. Far more than a matter of sentiment, we truly believe that our people are our most powerful asset,” explains Mr. Jasra. Most of Jasras family have lived
Consumer tastes are ever-changing and competition is fierce. But at Jasras, they aren’t worried. They are vigilant, motivated and dedicated to continuing turning bright ideas into exceptional solutions.
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Best Foods for Healthy Skin Ashwathy Nair | Business Connect
Eating healthy is a good habit that not only affects your health and quality of life but also will do wonders to your skin. All you need to do is consume best foods for healthy skin that will give you a radiant look, which no skin products can do! Instead of experimenting withdifferent skin products, get used to some healthy skin dietthat is well-knownfora natural way to help you with getting that glowing skin. To help you with - What you should eat to get that beautiful & flawless skin that you wish for, go through this article to help you with Best Food for healthy skin. Healthy skin diet should include consumption of antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Selenium, B Vitamins and Vitamin E, which will work as a shield to your skin cells and will help them stay gorgeous. Start taking care of your skin by nourishing your skin from within. Following are the 5 Best Foods for Healthy Skin that you should add in your diet. www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 3 | Issue 8 | March 2021 | INDIA
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1. Watermelon Staying hydrated is really important and this fruit is known as an antioxidant-packed snack that helps you with taking a good quantity of the beta-carotene and vitamin C. The high concentration of water that is present in watermelon helps in the reduction of water retention that leads to puffiness around the eyes. Watermelon is a fruit for skin that has Vitamin A, which helps in repairing skin cells.
2. Pecans The plant-based foods such as nuts are found with ellagic acid that is helpful in protecting skin cells from UV damage. Pecans are highly packed with Antioxidants & Minerals such as vitamins A and E, and Calcium & Potassium. They are also a portion offood for glowing skin as it has a source of Zinc, which helps with promoting glowing skin as well as will protect immunity.
3. Fruits & Vegetables In order to protect your skin from the cellular damage that is caused by smoking, sunlight or pollution can cause wrinkling spots and age spots, consumption of powerful antioxidants like fruits and vegetables are necessary. Focus on consuming at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. For normal skin development and to have a healthy skin tone, one needs to have a good amount of colourful fruits and vegetables that contain potent antioxidants. Vitamins good for skin: Vitamin C foods for skin are super antioxidant, which helps blemishes heal properly.
4. Eggs A source of lutein that helps in keeping the skin hydrated as well as firm. Eggs also help in promoting the natural oils, which will makeyour skin to look radiant. The amino acids that are found in protein-rich foods such as eggs generate new skin cells and build blocks of collagen production. Feel free to add eggs into your diet for glowing skin. It also helps in softening your skin and making it firm and hydrated.
5. Dark Chocolates Consumption of Dark Chocolates with at least 70 per cent of cocoa will help you with boosting and restoring yourskin’s moisture and will protect your skin from sun damage, and it will also diminish wrinkles. Dark Chocolates have numerous skin benefits like, it provides nourishment to the skin, it detoxifies the skin, and promotes skin glow etc.
One’s skin health can be seen in what is being consumed. Opt for a good source of food for healthy skin. These are just five, but there are plenty of options that you can include in your list of healthy skin diet. Give your skin enough essential nutrients in order to protect them. Food for healthy skin gives you nutrients that your skin is in need of, along with that, you can do a lot more to get great skin. Make sure that you consume plenty of water, get good sleep, and stay physically active. Create a healthy lifestyle around you and let your skin glow naturally.
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RARR TECHNOLOGIES
Where Matchless Digitization Comes at an Affordable Cost
Kajal Dobhal | Business Connect
Imagine a scenario where you can handle your orders and deliver the finished products from your manufacturing unit while being seated miles away at your home enjoying your cup of coffee. Be it hiring the best resources or conducting the absolute business operations at home, technology can bring everything at your figure tips! But seeking state-of-theart solutions require an outstanding service provider who could decipher the pain points as per the client’s needs and offer the apposite solutions in this direction. In this regard, RARR Technologies can adjoin one as a reliable yet relevant digitization partner to offer an extreme level of satisfaction and jubilance. The company aims to be a collaborative platform for all technology enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who want to start their entrepreneurial journey.
MONIKA VERMA
HOW DID IT ALL START? Three years back, RARR Technologies commenced its entrepreneurial excursion by making innovation and digitalization the cornerstones. The founders were fascinated by the idea to ensure relevant and revolutionary solutions for the organisations across the business fraternity. RARR Technologies has been incubated as a start-up by prestigious IIM-Lucknow in Noida Incubation centre looking at RARR’s innovative efforts to build an IIoT platform to provide a cost-effective industry 4.0 driven solution to SMEs. As their minds were pouring fascinating ideas to bring ease to the business operations, they eyed for extraordinary solutions for the clients with an enhanced experience. They firmly believe that there may be multiple ways to experience the overwhelming moments but at the time of one’s absence in the team, RARR Technologies can be the shoulder to rely on.
Client-Relation Manager disastrously distorted. Still, the industry is dealing with the disruption where hiring talented individuals has become an arduous task. Against this backdrop, RARR Technologies recognizes the pulse of the market where a huge chunk of enterprises is in the dire need of an affordable yet proficient workforce and decided to become a torchbearer by developing an AI-ML driven application that will optimize the hectic recruitment procedures. This aspired product could be used by its associated clientele or freelancer recruiters. “As a techconsultancy firm, we intend to develop a consolidated databank that is effortlessly accessible for recruiters or SMEs at quite a nominal cost. Down the line, we intend to eradicate the need to approach any third-party recruitment application by offering relevant and splendid resumes for outstanding hiring processes over a single tech-driven portal,” states Monika.
The company is indulged in Software Development and IT consulting segment where it proposes Human Resources, Business Consulting, Sourcing and Temporary Staffing/ Outsourcing services and solutions. Offering a diverse range of software product lines such as ERP, CRM and IoT, the company has become a credible vendor partner for SMEs who cannot afford the high-end tech-based solutions. Their forte in ensuring end-to-end HR and Business Consulting solutions allows them to meet the client’s aspirations. WHERE INTEGRITY IS THE PRIORITY RARR is an IT-consulting enterprise that endeavours to go beyond the client’s expectations with every step they take collaboratively. The team avidly believes in delivering outstanding results with incessant improvements. Monika Verma, Client-Relation Manager, asserts, “We aim to consider our trade partners as our stakeholders and treat them with utmost fairness, truthfulness, transparency and respectful ways in addition to expecting the same in return. Our expectations are always high and we ensure to make them happen. We listen to our stakeholders, customers and partners for further enhancements and our roaring success is dependent upon the collective contributions, innovations and competences of all of our team members.”
Team RARR frequently keeps engaged in the development of such platforms that can create a difference to the business fraternity. While applying demonstrated strategies to create unparalleled products by implementing database frameworks to attain an ideal dimension, it augments execution and security to make justice to the customer’s plan of actions. The management always encourages advanced learning that instigates their specialists to be the recipients of the latest innovations across the industry. Additionally, they work collaboratively with the latest versions and offer precise promising results with the convoluted needs of the enterprises and would like to make steadfast improvements in the same direction.
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Ashwathy Nair | Business Connect
Since winter is here, it is time to get out of your own state and enjoy the best of what nature has to offer. Today, we are going to highlight the top 5 awesome and beautiful places in India, which will not cost you much to travel to. These places are breathtaking, eye-opening, and jaw-dropping. Here is our pick of places that you can visit under Rs 5,000
KASAULI, HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal Pradesh is one of the breathtaking places of India known as “Devobhoomi” (Abode of Gods). There are many tourist attractions in this state that won’t take your eyes off. One of the well-preserved natural beauty spots is Kasauli, it is a small hill station - nearby Shimla, and here, thousands of people come to this hill station to behold nature. Now you must have questions, when should we go? Well, it is totally up to you what season do you like most, if you want to enjoy snowfall and chilly winter, then Oct to Feb month is best for you. Around Rs 3,000 to 4,000 will cost you.
JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is known as the pink city, where ancient work of arts catches people’s eyes. Many places in Udaipur are worth visiting, such as Amber Fort and Place, Hawa Mahal (Place of the Winds), Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, and city palace. Every ancient fort has its own story. The city you can explore at a very reasonable price, you can find the best hotel at the price of around 1,000 INR, the tour guide will cost you Rs 500, and food 500 INR.
TAWANG, ARUNACHAL PRADESH Tawang is a fast-growing tourist place located at an altitude of 3048-meter in the midst of the mighty Himalayas. People here come to see the picturesque landscape, waterfall, and spiritual significance. This is also known for its Buddhist monasteries, here you can see a huge influx of travelers all year around. This is the place where people should come once in their lifetime to see exquisite nature view. I’m pretty sure, it will win your heart. The journey of Tawang can be accomplished at an affordable price as compare to other tourist destinations.
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MUSSOORIE, UTTARAKHAND
KANYAKUMARI, TAMIL NADU
Having a conversation about nature and do not talk about Uttarakhand’s mesmerizing view. It means we are committing crimes because this is the place that sits in the lap of nature. There is a place called Mussoorie that won’t let you go anywhere. This glittering hill station is a paradise for a nature lover and romantic muse for honeymoon couples. The place is featured with stately hotels, cozy cafes, old taverns, and more. It is located at around 35kms from Dehradun. The best time to visit this place from Sept to Nov. travel fair is not expansive at all, you can go via train or bus, which will cost around 1,000 to 1,500 as per transportation you choose.
Kanyakumari, situated at around 85 km from Trivandrum, where you can see lofty patches of red cliffs along with deep blue waters, obviously a three major water bodies Bay of Bengal, Indian ocean, and the Arabian Sea. Also, you can enjoy beautiful monuments and Vivekanand Memorial & the Thiruvalluvar Statue from the beach. The most wonderful view of Kanyakumari is sunset and sunrise at the one time. Believe me, you would not have any words to describe them. Let’s get back to the budget, accommodation will cost you around 800, and 250 to 300 bus tickets, the rest can spend further in the Kanyakumari.
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AR/VR
10 MOST TRUSTED
1 COMPANIES 2020 COMPANY
NAME
DESIGNATION
Artivive
Sergiu Ardelean
Co-Founder & CEO
Deft &Tact
Krishna Kishore & Santhosh Kumar
Co-Founders
Dreamsoft Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Sachin Ganesh & Sathyaraj
Co-Founder & Director
Paracosma
Ken Ehrhart
Founder & CEO
PlugXR
Shivaji Yerra
Founder & CEO
QuaQua
Purav Shah
Founder & CEO
Raju Bros Softech Pvt. Ltd.
Nishant Raju & Ishant Raju
Co-founders
Smartvizs Pvt. Ltd.
Tithi G. Tewari
Co-Founder
Tacnik Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Skandha Gopalan
Co-Founder
VR2ALITY Infotec Pvt. Ltd.
Shardul Gangal
CEO
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10 MOST TRUSTED
1 COMPANIES 2020
Paracosma Inc Where Virtual Reality Meets with Business Reality
Kajal Dobhal | Business Connect
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n its brand-new edition, Business Connect Magazine (BCM) presents the inside stories of a few most trusted AR/VR companies. One such company Paracosma Inc. is an AR/VR design, consulting and systems integration company that has made an exceptional mark in the relevant industry owing to its matchless services (content creation, application development, and project implementation). In a virtual coffee session with our team, Ken Ehrhart, Founder & CEO, walked us through the company’s exclusive strategies to maintain the trust of its diverse clientele. BCM : Please walk us through your company profile and offered products/services. KEN EHRHART : Paracosma is an Augmented and Virtual Reality Solutions Provider founded in 2016. We offer AR/VR Application Development as well as 3D Content Creation Services, including photorealistic modeling, digital twin creation, and 360 video production and distribution. We currently have 75 employees across our US headquarters, Japan sales and technology office and Nepal development center. BCM : Our Team has recognized Paracosma as one of the “10 Most Trusted AR/AR Companies 2021”, how do you view that selection? KEN EHRHART : As a Solutions Provider, our business is dependent on the success of our clients, on the success of the work we do for them. In this case, Trust refers to the Trust our clients place in us to solve their business problems and deliver our services at both the highest quality and most affordable pricing. We are honored that this recognition follows on from being recognized as one of the “10 Most Trusted AR/VR Companies in 2020” and one of the “20 Most Trusted AR/VR Companies 2019”. We would be disappointed if we were not meeting this standard of Trust consistently year after year. BCM : Some might say “Trust” is a subjective term. How do you quantify and measure Trust? KEN EHRHART : We think the simplest way to measure customer trust is whether our clients become repeat customers. If they had a good experience with our company and the quality of our services, then they Trust that we will continue delivering on our promises and they continue as a customer. In 2018, 37% of our revenues came from repeat business with existing clients. In 2019, 78% of revenues came from repeat business. And, in 2020, fully 97% of our business came from repeat business from existing customers. This expansion of repeat business has also been in the context of great growth. From 2019 to 2020, revenues from repeat business with existing customers increased 95%. We view this as a clear validation of the Trust our customers place in us.
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BCM : That is remarkable. With a SAAS or other subscription business we expect to see client retention driving recurring revenue. But, it is exceptional to see a Services business in which such a high proportion of business is repeat business. Generally, it is thought that Services businesses reset to zero each year. What is your secret to growing recurring revenue? KEN EHRHART : Our success in growing recurring revenue comes from both the high value of our service, our high quality at low prices, but also the value, the return on investment (ROI) that our clients derive from AR, VR and other 3D solutions. As long ago as 2016, when we founded Paracosma, surveys showed that of the business enterprises that had tried AR or VR, all or virtually all of them intended to continue or increase their adoption. We find this very much to be the case, that once clients see the value of AR/VR and 3D, they accelerate their use. Once our clients begin a successful proof of concept with us, they continue to a pilot and then full deployment. Also, demand for many of our services, such as 3D model creation is often an ongoing business requirement for our clients, it is not a one-time need. In some cases, our repeat-client business scales as fast as we can hire and train artists and engineers. BCM : When commentators assess the health of the AR or VR Industry they often look at headset sales or hit video games. How do you view the health of the industry?
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KEN EHRHART : Years ago, I think we would have weighed some of the same factors. Even last year we saw supply-chain constraints at the start of the pandemic that reduced headset availability just when some hit games became available. Yet, by the end of 2020, the Oculus Quest 2 headset was recognized as a huge success and we have seen the Quest ecosystem expand with numerous hit games and apps. Yet, we have found our business propelled by a broader business trend. We find that businesses, technology and computing generally are undergoing a shift from 2D systems to 3D. This is reflected across all industries. From 3D printing to self-driving cars, most sectors are enabled by moving to 3D computing. Similarly, part of our business is replacing traditional studio photography with renders of photo-realistic 3D models and entire scenes made from those models. This produces a huge ROI completely independent of the adoption of AR and VR. We are also using 3D game engines to create simulations of the real world, so we can generate synthetic images and videos for training machine-vision deep learning AI (artificial intelligence). We see business and growth opportunities well beyond AR and VR headset adoption.
CEO, Paracosma Inc. improve upon and expand upon what we have already done for our clients. We want to advance with them to the next better way of doing things. BCM : Customer Trust is built over time. What is your value proposition for first-time clients? KEN EHRHART : Because of our large team and 5 years of experience, we really offer a one-stop shop for AR, VR and 3D services such as modeling. We can create good looking models of food as well as the AR application to display the models to clients ordering in a restaurant. We can offer a machine maintenance AR application that seamlessly displays 3D spatial information. We can go from concept to realization for a 3D communications app. We can deliver a three-day, three-venue international film festival in VR as well as Virtual office campuses. And, no matter what service we are delivering each client will know that our goal is their long-term success, because we seek to have their repeat business over many years and many projects.
BCM : How do these big changes in technology impact client Trust?
BCM : What is your advice for new companies and entrepreneurs just starting out? How do they build Trust?
KEN EHRHART : Every potential client has a preconceived idea of AR and VR. Often that image or vision is beyond what current technology is capable of. From our earliest customer conversations we find ourselves assessing whether or not the customer’s vision is possible. Can it be achieved with existing technology? Is it theoretically possible but needs to be developed? Will it need to wait for future innovations? Being honest about what is possible, allows us to join with our clients on a journey. We can deliver what is possible today as well as plan a roadmap that encompasses their full vision in the future. This also becomes the foundation for long-term repeatbusiness relationships, because that journey plays out over time. Similarly, we are constantly striving to innovate and push the limits of what is possible technologically, because we want to
KEN EHRHART : Customers want to be treated with respect. Begin with Trusting your clients. Trust that they can understand the technology options and participate in choosing the best solution for their problem. Trust that they can understand why each service requires the time or money commitment you specify. Be clear about what is or is not possible. Then deliver on your promises. Clients who have found success in working with you will want to continue to build on that success, both for their business and yours. Our clients want us to be successful because they recognize that the stronger we grow the more effective we can be in meeting their needs. 49
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Will Teaching From Behind A Mask Affect Communication & Learning
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Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, after spending so many months at home, children around the world are returning to school. Things at school won’t be as same as before, there will be a set of new rules and regulations that will be mandated to follow. One of the most important rules that would be listed at the top is to wear a mask. Masks have become the most common part of our lives now but the question arises, how children will adapt to such a new environment at schools? How will teaching and learning behind a mask affect the learning? When the matter of communication comes, the first thing that approaches to our mind is talking through our mouths in order to create sounds and speech. However, contact actually requires a range of visual and audio signals, such as facial expressions, gestures and eye gaze, as well as speech.
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The face, from which observers can quickly and easily generate a variety of readings, is one of the most important tools in human communication. The most basic type of human communication is through facial expressions. Will children be able to adapt to this new normal of education through behind the mask? How can face masks change the learning environment? At school, for children, it is more convenient to retain knowledge and understand new concepts of learnings through gestures. The way children interact and understand is through the assistance of both visual and audio sensory inputs. Although, gestures could prove helpful as teachers communicate from behind the mask, if visual speech signals are fully obscured, learning would certainly be impaired. But how, and to what extent?
Well, soon the schools will reopen and children will be back to their school life but things won’t be the same as earlier. There will be new rules, new methods of learning etc. we are all aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives a lot and people are trying to adapt to the new normal. There is a widespread apprehension as the school years approach to begin. While it remains to be seen exactly how will children be reacting to the situation where teachers will be teaching them wearing masks. The most important thing for both children and teachers is to adjust to the new normal.
The lower half of the face is obscured by masks that limit the ability to speak, perceive and imitate the gestures of those with whom we communicate. Positive emotions become less noticeable, amplifying negative emotions. In general, emotional mimicry, contagion, and emotionality are reduced and that way the bonding between teachers and students might get disturbed. Every child cannot adapt to communicating with masks, some children may face difficulties. For instance, children those are deaf or have some hearing issues mostly rely on lip-reading but due to the wearing of masks, they could fall behind. Teachers may have to come up with some ideas and adapt their strategies according to the needs of the students.
“Face features (such as the size and shape of the nose, the colour of the eyes, etc.) and their formation are not only used to describe faces but also to infer the emotions they convey”.
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A partner to rely on for credible insurtech assistance Kajal Dobhal | Business Connect SANA.Insure’s mission is to provide customized care in health insurance through latest digital technologies by keeping integrity, care and expertise at its heart. The company has envisioned emerging as the leading source of health insurance in the insurtech domain via its innovative offerings. It aspires to offer unbiased advice and responsive services at reasonable prices integrated with latest technologies. In an exclusive interaction with Business Connect, the Co-Founder, Srinath Mukherji, highlighted multiple aspects of this disruptive player in the insurtech space. SANA Insurance Brokers (SANA.Insure) has pioneered the insuretech space by specializing in health insurance from multiple insurance providers. Attaining a license from IRDAI under the Direct General Insurance Broker category, SANA Insure strives to focus on offering Health Insurance-related products and advice. With its 100+ products for comparison enriched with simple yet informative product features, SANA.Insure is adding significant value for its clientele. The firm is forging ahead with a competitive edge in the domain with simple yet informative health insurance plans benefits, features and terms displayed on the portal, sana.insure. In-depth knowledge of customer buying habits coupled with cutting edge technology has enabled SANA.Insure to create SANABase, its proprietary database of health insurance plans features. SANABase helps demystify and simplify complex health insurance terminologies, so that buyers are better aware of all the components of their chosen health insurance scheme. Gathering this knowledge in time is critical to avoid unpleasant surprises and claims denial in future. Additionally, retail as well as group customers can comfortably compare, select and purchase health insurance plans online in a few simple steps. The company also has a dedicated Customer Care Centre with Health Insurance Buddies who assist with needs analysis, purchase, claims settlement, endorsements and porting of health policies. Buyers can connect with these health insurance experts at their convenience 24*7 via WhatsApp for an engaging purchase journey with SANABot, an intelligent chat engine, or arrange a call-back for more personal and interactive discussions. Sana.insure is its online portal that is a one-stop store that caters to the multiple health insurance needs of its clientele. WHAT MAKES SANA INSURE STAND APART FROM THE REST? The value-added services by the committed team to their retail and group customers for several health insurance services have made the company a preferred choice in the market. From delivering access to individual E-health cards and policy documents to unbiased and automated recommendation via SRE, a smart rules engine, on top 3 health insurance plans as per the requirements of the customers, they adamantly ensure unfaltering customer support to their adored clients. A free-of-cost flagship initiative SANACheck© has been launched on the portal, that prepares a detailed, standardized and automated report for families on their existing health insurance schemes. SANACheck© effectively highlights policy features and conditions that need to be considered by the policyholders for better claims settlement and to avoid objections or rejections in future. SANACheck © has been devised by their exclusive back-end rules engine, SANAlizer. Being the reliable choice for broking partnership, SANA has collaborated with over 27 health insurers and general health insurers that include several industry giants. SYNERGY WITH TECHNOLOGY Undoubtedly, technology has revamped the insurance industry via its outstanding offerings. SANA Insure leverages digital technologies to make health insurance accessible to a much wider group of people than it is today. Potential customers tend to be wary of hidden terms and conditions in the complicated clauses of the policies. In this regard, the company has found a tech-laced solution that fills in the loopholes to address these concerns. The adept technical team at SANA Insure has painstakingly developed SANABase, a proprietary database of Indian health insurance products and plans with over 170 parametrized and tabulated product features, benefits, terms and conditions. www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 3 | Issue 8 | March 2021 | INDIA
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This exclusive service allows customers to comprehend, compare and choose the relevant health insurance plan for themselves effortlessly. The company has become the very first health insurtech enterprise that has offered a ‘Hinglish’ version to facilitate easy interaction with the clients. SANA Insure attempts at embedding digital intelligence into its e-portal to configure itself on available details about every visitor arriving at the portal. The company has provided a separate portal to members of every organisation that has partnered with it. “We regularly connect with policyholders on WhatsApp, powered by SANABot, with escalation to a dedicated team of Customer Experience Officers. SANABot and the Officers are supported with individualized information from our integrated CRM systems,” says the Co-Founder. Moreover, their outstandingly designed processes and tech-platforms are absolutely aligned to their mission, vision and beliefs. And the workforce ensures to utilize its respective expertise and experience in delivering enhanced customer experience, to accelerate growth in leaps and bounds. To them, their integrity is the foremost priority and the management possesses zero-tolerance for ignorance towards this crucial aspect of the company.
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CENTURY PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. A Highly-Esteemed Pharmaceutical Name Mehak Malhotra | Business Connect
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entury Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a prestigious label, manufacturing a wide range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for over three decades now. It is a well regarded and celebrated company in the healthcare industry. They supply products in the form of raw material to make medicines. They are highly acknowledged for the top-notch quality and profound services they bring to the market along with an approach to keep the cost efficiency in-tact. Furthermore, they are extant in the research of Novel Biotechnological products. Century Pharmaceuticals Ltd. entrenched the healthcare industry in the year 1982 and ever since then, the company has been proliferating the fortune of incessant growth and success. PROCURING AN EDGE OVER OTHERS The company accredits the entire growth and success it has acquired by far to its employees. Expedient and virtuosic work executed by them has led Century Pharma to phenomenally stand out amongst others in the market. They have a vigorous team of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Production, Engineering, R&D and pollution treatment progressing an explicit solution that meets all the requisite client requirements. This invariably gives them dominion over their peers in the industry. They furnish a wide range of pharmaceutical products meeting the modernistic standards and technological upgrades. The foundation of faith with the client is pre-eminent. It gets easier to cross-sell other range of products when the buyer is contented with the output and quality of delivered products. The company believes in providing an untimely resolution to customer’s challenges accruing to customer loyalty and satisfaction. COMPANY’S EXCLUSIONARY APPROACH TO RESOLVE PREDICAMENTS The company’s exclusive and elite approach to provide optimal solutions to their clients is to conduct interactive sessions with their clients, comprehending feedback, and ascertaining what products are requisite. Time and again, customers do not pay heed to every product, leaving behind the fine details. Century Pharmaceuticals’ team ensures to acknowledge the missing details and extemporize the products efficaciously while maintaining the economic contingency in-check. They corroborate the sustainability of the products to attain maximum output. It is the core value of the company to excel in customer requirements and bestow services to certify customer satisfaction and sets a seal on their loyalty towards the enterprise. SYNCHRONISM WITH CONTEMPORARY TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS The enterprise incessantly works towards innovation and meliorate product quality to meet the customer expectation. They promote the most sophisticated and newly introduced processes and
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systems to enhance the cost-efficiency and quality standards while keeping the product output in-tact. The management ensures to provide futuristic and modern tools to help the employees achieve these technological advancements. Analytical development succors in comprehending the market demands and the corrective measures required to attain the value. PERSISTENT R&D LEADING THE PATH OF GROWTH R&D is the core solidity of any company. Without extemporizing and adding contemporary technological advancements, there are no other means to survive in the market. Century Pharmaceuticals Ltd. ensures a steadfast R&D and continual process improvement to sustain the brand name. Their team efficaciously works towards designing spanking new products with the finest quality check. PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYEES Century Pharma imparts methodical online and professional training encouraging the employees to revamp their knowledge. They procure the most exceptional and precocious instruments to the employees that rely entirely on the software with minimal manual intervention. The suppliers also provide the staff with conventional training and technical support to stay well-updated with the technological changes in the market. AN ENTHUSIASTIC WORK CULTURE The company provides a well-nurtured and congenial work environment to the employees. They are a congregation of young and like-minded people working towards a conventional goal. Freedom of speech and new ideas is highly practiced within the organization. They believe in achieving the set target by a collective team effort, customary goal, and concentrated approach. The products they provide are remunerative and penny-wise.
A GLIMPSE OF FUTURE ENDEAVORS Century Pharma’s team has been diligently working to forge a treatment that can cure Asthma and Allergies with the help of a recombinant protein. This is a futuristic molecule with established invitro and invivo proof of concept. They are anticipating getting this molecule licensed once the invivo studies are completed. Presently, they are exerting to design a personalized Cancer Treatment directed to kill patient tumors without exhibiting any visible side-effect. A TOKEN OF ADVICE FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS Young entrepreneurs should perpetually invest their knowledge to discover products that are extensive and technologically advanced with no or minimal side-effects. The global pandemic has put us through prodigious hardships, yet giving us enormous opportunities to work upon. Young minds should employ this time to the best of its output. Targeted therapies are the best and most efficient option accessible to safeguard patients from deadly side-effects of treatments. With the help of AI and technological advances, it is probable to design and launch the molecule in the market at the earliest. The world made headway from traditional agriculture to modern chemistry and chemicals to ameliorate agricultural productivity by employing fertilizers and pesticides. Likewise, we can make use of natural products and processes to attain organic fertilizers and biopesticides to save mankind from deleterious diseases like Cancer. India augments some of the best talents in the world. Thereby, the government should encourage more CSR to invigorate innovation and originality in the country.
A QUICK LOOK AT THE CSR ACTIVITIES The plant of the company is headed in a rural area and all the workmen come from the neighboring villages. Thereby, the company works towards improving their life structure and as an introductory move, they aligned underground and over-head tanks to ameliorate the water plight in the area. Withal, the management is also constructing well-furnished classrooms with definite hygiene and decorous facilities by utilizing the CSR funds. This escorts the hidden motivation in children. They also provide extensive health benefits by funding surgeries for children prone to malnutrition and other nutritional disorders. ILLUMINATING AWARDS AND ACCOLADES Century Pharma has acquainted enormous awards for their diligent work. Some of them are cataloged below : • 30-Next-Future of Indian Economy by Forbes India • 30 Most Influential CEO’s to watch 2020 by CIO Bulletin • 10 Most Promising Pharmaceutical Tycoon to watch in 2020 by Inner View Magazine • Winner of Quality Mark Trust Awards 2016 And considerably more to mention. 57
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