Does India have the chance of becoming the next electric mobility superpower?

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India has a huge chance to be a leader in developing a world-class manufacturing environment for electric vehicles. Niti Aayog has already set an ambitious target of at least 30% EV adoption in passenger cars, 70% in commercial vehicles, 40% in buses, and 80% in two and three-wheelers by 2030. Etrio was the first EV firm in India to equip commercial vehicles for intra-city logistics, as well as the first to launch FAME-certified ground-up L5 e-3Ws. Etrio has already established a strong portfolio of customers and clients countrywide, while also working alongside 30+ global companies.

There is little doubt that electric cars represent the next great frontier in global transportation and mobility. With users, communities, policymakers, and companies supporting the increased adoption of zero-emission EVs across numerous sectors and use-cases, EVs have truly emerged as the most sustainable path towards decarbonizing transport and mobility globally, with an increased focus on environmental and pollution concerns as well as superior operating economics, particularly in commercial applications.

Today, almost all of the countries with the highest levels of electric mobility penetration (such as Norway, China, France, the Netherlands, and others) have done so thanks to significant contributions from native policies, innovative EV applications, and the development of a robust ecosystem around EV applications. With one of the world’s largest automotive markets, India has a huge chance to be a leader not only in driving adoption but also in developing a world-class manufacturing environment supported by long-term policy.

Commercial EVs are driving India’s EV narrative, particularly in the last mile of commercial freight operations. Aside from the well-documented benefits of electrification for cleaner air and overall environmental improvement, EVs can now provide not just greater operational economics than IC Engine-based vehicles, but also cheaper Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Scale EV adoption in India is certain to strengthen our local economy and industrial environment in the next years, with the potential to generate massive jobs. Furthermore, the improved operational economics of commercial EVs will lower logistical costs in India, increasing India’s competitiveness in the global industrial setting.

Niti Aayog, the nation’s main policymaking body, has already set an ambitious target of at least 30% EV adoption in passenger cars, 70% in commercial vehicles, 40% in buses, and 80% in two and three-wheelers by 2030. Furthermore, India’s Road Transport Minister, Shri Nitin Gadkari, has promised to reduce the cost of EV purchasing in India on line with petrol and diesel-powered competitors in the near future.

To that, there are supporting Central Laws such as FAME (Faster Adoption of Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in India) and different state-specific policies, all of which work together to assist EVs in India survive, flourish, and grow in popularity and adoption.

Etrio believes that for India to properly establish itself as a “e-mobility superpower,” it must invest in developing a healthy and thriving local e-mobility industry in addition to capturing a significant part of global EV production. Aside from legislation, investments in EV infrastructure, the development of varied use cases for EV adoption, and the establishment of a viable ecosystem are all important.

Innovative EV OEMs such as Etrio are playing a critical role in realising the full potential of EVs in the country’s commercial segment by employing a data-driven approach to building ground-up cars and allowing new use cases for EV adoption.

The e-3W and e-4W products from Etrio are specifically designed and optimised to address its customers’ last-mile use cases in e-commerce (last-mile delivery), intra-city logistics, agri-logistics, waste collection, pharma cold chain logistics, gas cylinder delivery, and other emerging application areas. Notably, Etrio was the first EV firm in India to equip commercial vehicles (LCVs) for intra-city logistics, as well as the first to launch FAME-certified ground-up L5 e-3Ws.

Etrio believes in maximising the use of technology to provide a superior customer experience, not only in assisting traditional ICE vehicle drivers in making the transition to EVs, but also in ensuring that today’s fleet managers can replace ICE vehicles with EVs with minimal disruption and increased safety. Going forward, they will continue to fully understand their customers’ demands and will integrate the newest EV technology across their forthcoming and existing vehicle lines in order to assist our customers in both utilising EVs on more and more routes and transitioning seamlessly from ICE cars to EVs. Etrio has already established a strong portfolio of customers and clients countrywide, while also working alongside 30+ global companies, with a comprehensive approach ranging from building reliable and intelligent products and lowering total cost of ownership to ensuring a delightful customer experience.

They are now in the process of obtaining new clients and anticipate 10x growth in the coming fiscal years. Etrio is working and developing on both sides of the spectrum, from regularly experimenting with novel use cases across many domains/sectors for its EV-fleets to meeting the transport and logistics requirements for both intercity and intracity mobility. This implies it is generating a robust ecosystem and various use cases for EVs, and so delivering on all fronts in terms of supporting India’s EV-led transformation story.

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The dramatic success story of Mukesh Ambani: The 2nd richest man in India

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Mukesh Ambani is currently the richest man in India, as Gautam Adani tops the list. Here is the dramatic success story of the Reliance supremo.

When the Indira Gandhi government launched the PFY (Polyester Filament Yarn) programme in 1980, Reliance put in a bid and beat over many other businesses. So, when his father summoned him back to begin construction on the factory, Mukesh did not hesitate to return to assist his father in running the family company.

Mukesh Ambani is well-known as one of Asia’s wealthiest individuals. He is presently ranked fifth on the World’s Richest Man list, ahead of Warren Buffet. Despite being born into one of India’s most powerful corporate families, Mukesh Ambani’s ascension was not simple.

He inherited the family business from his father. But among other things it is his dynamic leadership that has elevated Reliance to its current position. Mukesh’s business approach and strategy have helped him make a name for himself and ensure his spot among India’s most powerful families. He possesses the visions, leadership qualities, managerial ability, and revolutionary mindset that enabled him to build Reliance into a commercial empire.

Mukesh Ambani was born in Yemen on April 19, 1957, to Dhirubhai and Kokilaben Ambani.He was the eldest of the couple’s four children. His brother Anil Ambani is another corporate titan who runs his own company.

Mukesh studied Chemical Engineering at the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai before enrolling in the Stanford University MBA programme. However, he was unable to continue his studies at Stanford.

Mukesh began working in the family business when he was still young. He not only assisted his father in creating the polyester factory, but he was also instrumental in developing Reliance as a diverse commercial empire. In Jamnagar, he established the world’s largest grassroots refinery, which now produces 660,000 barrels per day.

He followed his father’s footstep and belief of “dare to dream and study to succeed”. When he took over the Reliance Group, he transformed it into a global conglomerate. Mukesh is regarded as a “wealth generator” and is among the most important business leaders. For the last 13 years, he has been one of  India’s richest man.

Reliance Jio became the largest telecom firm in four years under his capable leadership. Mukesh Ambani embodies the contemporary Indian businessman. To mention a few, he won the Dean’s Medal from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, the United States-India Business Council Leadership Award, the Total Telecom World Communication Award, and the Gujarat government’s Chitralekha Award.

Mukesh Ambani shot into the Indian business sky like a bullet. His exceptional financial acumen, charismatic leadership, relentless resolve, and belief in Indian philosophy set him apart from his colleagues.

The life of this business mogul will serve as an inspiration to any new entrepreneur seeking to build a name for themselves in the cutthroat business world.

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Hockey World Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony

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On Wednesday night, the 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup opened at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium. This spectacular ceremony was attended by thousands of hockey fans from all over the country and around the world. Anurag Thakur (Union Sports Minister), Naveen Patnaik (Odisha Chief Minister), Tayyab Kram, International Hockey Federation president, and Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India chairman, were all present at the glittering ceremony that welcomed members of all 16 participating teams.

In his address, Ikram complimented Odisha’s hosting of the mega event twice consecutively. The last one was in 2018. He called the state “Land of Hockey“.

Thakur thanked Odisha for hosting the event in grandiose and stated that the Indian people and the state were enthusiastic about the game.

He stated that the Centre would continue to support states hosting sporting events.

Patnaik stated that Odisha is well-known for its hospitality, and that he hoped all visitors will have good memories of their time in the state.

He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union government, and Odisha for hosting the Men’s Hockey World Cup twice in a row.

The opening ceremony lasted an hour and was followed by colorful cultural programs that captivated the crowd.

The celebration started with a spectacular tribal dance art of the state. It was a fusion at least six local dance forms choreographed and performed by Aruna Mohanty, an eminent dance guru.

Sniti Mishra (Odia singer), Rituraj Mohanty and Lisa Mishra entertained the audience.

Sixteen fan parks were established at key locations in the city, where thousands of hockey enthusiasts and fans watched the opening ceremony on huge screens.

Many singers from Bollywood and other countries sang the Hockey World Cup theme tune that Pritam, the music director, had composed. He also performed on stage with other singers.

From January 13 through January 29, the matches will take place at two venues: Birsa Mundra Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, and Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

Twenty matches will be played in Rourkela. 24 matches, including a final, will take place in Bhubaneswar.

In Rourkela, the state government built a new stadium for hockey ahead of the event.

The international event will be held in Odisha for the second time in a row, with the first one being held in Bhubaneswar (2018).

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Healthcare edtech startup Virohan gets $7M to enter Japanese market

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Healthcare edtech startup Virohan has secured funding of $7 million. The company will use the money to expand to the Japanese market.

Virohan, a healthcare edtech firm, has secured $7 million in a pre-Series B1 bridgefunding round headed by Blume Ventures.

Bharat Inclusion Seed Fund, Rebright Partners and Lesing Artha, ALES Japan, JP Morgan Chase Singapore managing director Shantanu Jain, Deepa Bagla Financial Consultants, and LetsVenture angel investor member Harshvardhan Rajgarhia are among the other investors, according to a release.

In May 2021, the Gurugram-based firm secured $200,000 as part of its Series A fundraising round sponsored by Rebright Partners. It received $2.8 million in a seed and Series A financing in August 2020.

So far, the firm has raised $11 million. According to the company, the new capital would enable it grow into the Japanese market with the help of its existing investors ALES and Rebright Partners.

Founder and CEO Kunaal Dudeja, said, “Over the next 18 months, Virohan will strengthen its relationships with its stakeholders (students, universities/colleges, and medical institutions), train over 10,000 students, and establish an international presence to cater to the $100 billion-plus global opportunity.”

The firm intends to open over 200 new campuses across India, as well as create and launch new training programmes and scale its omnichannel training platform infrastructure and content in regional languages.

Virohan, which was founded in 2018 by Dudeja, Nalin Saluja, and Archit Jayaswal, provides certificate-based paramedic courses such as emergency medical technician, medical laboratory technician, operation theatre technician, hospital administration, and radiology technician.

According to the statement, Virohan’s pupils include technicians such as phlebotomists, medical lab technicians, and operating theatre technicians.

Ashwin Raguraman, co-founder and partner at Bharat Fund, stated, “The serious lack of healthcare staff came to the fore during the epidemic but continues to represent a chronic concern. Virohan’s efforts to provide high-quality training to these professionals via a highly scalable strategy that integrates both digital… and classroom/hospital experience… promise to tackle this challenge.”

Virohan saw a two-fold increase in student enrollments in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2021. It has so far trained over 7,000 students across courses, with a greater than 96% completion rate and a more than 98% placement rate within one month of the programmes, according to the company. For student internships and employment offers, Virohan collaborates with over 1,000 partners, including FortisEscorts, 1MG, Dr Lal Path Labs, Sarvodaya Healthcare, and Healthians.

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Here’s why Ganesh Balkrishnan sold his full inventory after declining Shark Tank offer

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So far in Shark Tank India season 2, there have been several pitches from start-ups in many sectors. But one that got everyone’s attention was from Ganesh Balkrishnan,  an IIT and IIM alumnus and the founder of Flatheads.

Season 2 of Shark Tank India is now airing on the SonyLIV platform. There have been several pitches from start-ups across many verticals this season, but one that drew everyone’s attention was from Ganesh Balkrishnan, the creator of Flatheads and an IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) and IIM (Indian Institutes of Management) graduate.

Flatheads, a shoe brand composed of permeable fibres, was founded by Balkrishnan. Everyone watching Shark Tank India has been raving about him and his bravery in talking about a loss-making firm on TV since he pitched his idea. Balkrishnan marketed his company as a loss-making venture that would bankrupt most entrepreneurs. However, his energy and determination to turning the loss-making enterprise into a thriving one drew a warm reception. So much so that the whole inventory of Flatheads was sold out in only two days after the show aired.

Balkrishnan announced the news on LinkedIn and congratulated Shark Tank India and the Sharks, including Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh, Peyush Bansal, Namita Thapar, and Aman Gupta. “We’ve practically sold out of our inventory in India, so please excuse us if you can’t locate your size on www.flatheads.in. It would be fantastic if you could convince your friends in the US and UAE to test our sneakers,” he said on LinkedIn.

Balkrishnan said in another post, “After the Shark Tank India episode aired on Friday, there has been an extraordinary surge of compassion and support across the country. In addition, we’ve gotten unprecedented organic traffic to our Flatheads website! I’m thrilled to report that we’ve sold out of our last few pairs of shoes in just two days! And our CAC was zero for the first time ever!”

Despite owning a losing business, Balkrishnan received two offers on Shark Tank India, but turned them down in order to accept a job and learn the fundamentals of business. Anupam Mittal, creator of Shaadi.com and People Group, Vineeta Singh, inventor of Sugar Cosmetics, and Peyush Bansal, founder of Lenskart, all made him an offer.

While most entrepreneurs would have accepted the offer, Balkrishnan listened to boAt founder Aman Gupta, who urged Flatheads founder obtain a job and learn the fundamentals of business before moving on with his venture.

Gupta discussed his entrepreneurial story with Balkrishnan, which encouraged him even more. Gupta recalled taking a job to save money and relaunch his unsuccessful firm. Gupta also stated that there is nothing wrong with getting a job if someone’s firm is not performing well. It is not a sin to seek for work.

The boAt CEO explained on the Shark Tank India Season 2 episode, “When my enterprises failed, I got a job, saved money, and started a new firm.”

Inspired by the concept, the Flatheads co-founder declined the Shark Tank offer and stated that he would take a job, save money, and return to his shoe business stronger.

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Do you have what it takes to become a successful parent? Here’s the answer

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Today we are going to tell about those parents whose children are successful in life. After all, what kind of upbringing did those people give, so that their children could get a successful place.

Taking care of children is a matter of great responsibility for the parents. To give them a better life, they unite day and night. They keep their every wish on the wings, so that their child does not consider himself inferior in any way. Today we are going to tell about the child care tips in the article whose children are successful in life. After all, what kind of upbringing did those people give, so that their children could get a successful place.

People whose children are successful at every stage of life have three qualities which every parent should adopt.

The first tip is for parents to be sensitive with their children. Have a sense of empathy with them. Stand by them in every situation. Such faith helps the children to climb the ladder of success on you. Parents should ask their children from time to time how they are feeling, whether they are worried about anything.

Apart from this, parents should take interest in the choice of their children. They should focus on whatever curriculum activities they enjoy. Due to this the growth of children is good. Apart from this, we should also talk about what other things children enjoy.

Apart from this, keep your nature optimistic. This also helps in making your child successful. Optimistic children are better able to overcome challenges and obstacles, so they are more likely to succeed.

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General budget for FY23: Govt. seeks to please all from salaried class to farmers

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The general budget for fiscal year 2023 will be the government’s final comprehensive budget before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. As a result, the government is making an effort to please everyone, from the paid elite to the farmers.

The overall budget for fiscal year 2023 will be presented in about three weeks. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister, will submit her fifth budget. This will be the government’s final comprehensive budget before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. As a result, the government is making an effort to please everyone, from the paid elite to the farmers.

On the other hand, every sector has high aspirations for the Modi administration. The Modi government has made many budget modifications in recent years.

The government made a move while keeping the tax payers in mind. However, many individuals are still confused about the issue.

In the previous tax regime, you may seek tax exemption in 7-10 different ways. The government introduced a modification in the alternative income tax system in the General Budget 2020-21.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the system of new and old tax regimes in 2020-21. Each tax duo must choose one of these two options.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Friday that under the prior tax scheme, persons with modest incomes could seek tax exemption in 7-10 different ways.

The government implemented a new tax system in 2020. Actually, the 2020 ‘New Tax Regime’ differs from the existing tax structure (Old Tax Regime) that has been in place since independence.

In the previous tax regime, you could claim numerous sorts of deductions such as 80C, 80D, and HRA. However, no deductions may be claimed under the new tax bracket.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also stated that the government will implement a new system with the previous tax regime in 2020. This has no exemptions, but it is easy and the tax is lower. The Finance Minister told me that I needed to create seven slabs so that low-income individuals might pay lower taxes.

Income up to Rs 2.5 lakh is exempt from tax.

Income up to Rs 2.5 lakh is tax-free under the new regime.

Following that, 5% on income between 2.5 lakh and 5 lakh rupees, 10% on revenue between 5 lakh and 7.5 lakh rupees, 15% on income between 7.5 lakh and 10 lakh rupees, and 15% on income between 10 lakh and 12.5 lakh rupees.

20% on income between Rs 12.5 lakh and Rs 15 lakh, 25% on income between Rs 12.5 lakh and Rs 15 lakh, and 30% on income beyond Rs 15 lakh.

It is also critical to comprehend this tax system. Similarly, income up to Rs 2.5 lakh was tax-free under the previous arrangement.

Following that, a 5% tax is paid on income between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh. Income between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh is taxed at 20%, while income exceeding Rs 10 lakh is taxed at 30%.

According to Sitharaman, the previous tax regime’s benefits have not been lost; rather, the new exemption-free tax regime is an alternate version of the income tax return system.

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Little boy who is now dead told doctor not to tell his parents he had cancer!!

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A little boy, who had just six months left to live his life asked his doctor not to tell the child’s parents he had cancer. Sadly, the child, who was just 6 years old, and is now dead.

“I only have six months left, don’t tell your parents about my cancer,” a six-year-old said in a now-viral tweet published by the neurologist following his death.

The boy whose name is now changed to Manu displayed incredible composure for a boy with such a limited lifespan left, a still-stunned Dr Sudhir Kumar of Apollo Hospitals remembers in the heartbreaking January 5 tweet that has been viewed by over a million people.

When a young couple went into Dr Kumar’s crowded OPD, it was just another hectic day.

They instructed the doctor, “Manu is outside waiting. He has cancer, but we haven’t told him yet.Please see him and inform him of your therapy; do not disclose the diagnosis with him.”

 A wheelchair was brought in for Manu.  He had a smile on his face and seemed confident and educated.

Manu was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme grade 4 on the left side of his brain, which caused paralysis of his right hand and leg. He’d had surgery and was undergoing chemotherapy.

He also experienced convulsions as a result of the brain tumour.

The doctor remembered, “They were ready to depart when Manu asked his parents if he could talk to me alone.”

Quoting Manu, Dr Kumar added, “Doctor, I have read all about the sickness (cancer) on iPad and I am aware that I would only survive for six months but I haven’t shared this with my parents because they would be angry. They are really fond of me.

Please do not reveal this to them.”

The doctor was startled by this.

She says, “I collected myself. Sure, I’ll take care of what you said.’

Dr Kumar stated, “After letting Manu wait outside, I contacted his parents and asked them to talk with me. I told them the entire dialogue.”

The doctor stated that he couldn’t maintain his promise to Manu since it was critical to have the entire family on the same page on such a delicate matter.

The couple returned to visit the doctor nine months later. The doctor immediately recognised them and inquired about Manu’s health.

The parents said, “Doctor, we had a lovely time with Manu once we met you. We went with him to Disneyland since he wanted to go. He died about a month ago. Today’s visit is simply to thank you for the finest eight months of our lives.”

The doctor stated that he couldn’t maintain his promise to Manu since it was critical to let the entire family know about such a delicate matter.

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Meet Shrikant Adkar who won power lifting competition at the age of 78

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Shrikant Adkar has won a powerlifting tournament at the district level. During the competition, the 78-year-old Pune man lifted a 50 kg deadlift.

Our bones grow more frail as we age. As a result, older individuals frequently require assistance from others. Shrikant Adkar, of Pune, is a great example of keeping fitness even at this senior age. He has now won a district-level powerlifting competition at the age of 78. His fitness at this age even puts young people to shame, and he should serve as an inspiration to them.

On this occasion, Shrikant expressed his opinions. He stated, “I frequently engage in bodybuilding workouts. I have a powerful physique. Rajhans Mehandale of the Soman Club in Karvenagar keeps an eye on me as I conduct weightlifting exercises. He instructed me to get ready for the deadlift.”

He went on to say, “Doing deadlift at this age is difficult. The effects of ageing on the spine are also reflected in the weakening of the body’s bones. Mehandale made certain that I performed the practise correctly, and the end product is now visible to everybody. In the competition, I was able to perform a 50 kg deadlift.”

What is the key to his fitness? 

Shrikant has set a good example by accomplishing this achievement. Shrikant had already won the title of Pune Shri as well as other bodybuilding titles in his childhood. Even now, he is concerned about his fitness, and the manner he maintains it is an example to young people.

He stated that he is not hooked to anything when asked about the key to his healthy body. He claimed to have always taken good care of his health. He ate and slept at the appropriate times. He also disclosed that his father was a police officer, and as a result, everyone in the family undertook daily exercise to stay healthy, and they enjoyed it. 

He explained, “Exercise on a regular basis aided me. Even at the age of 80, you may stay active if you maintain your body healthy and exercise regularly.”

Brick&Bolt gets $10 million to expand its proptech business

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Proptech startup, Brick&Bolt has secured funding of $10 million. Among other things, the company will use the money to expand to over 12 cities in the next 15 months.

Brick&Bolt, a platform for custom-built homes, has secured $10 million in funding lead by global venture capital companies Accel and Celesta Capital.

The funds will be used to improve the company’s technology stack, grow its leadership team, and expand to over 12 locations over the next 15 months.

Brick & Bolt, founded in 2018, operates on an e-commerce platform and offers end-to-end services such as house construction, commercial construction, and building materials. According to the organisation, it provides consumers with technical methods and procedures that make house and commercial constructions simple, hassle-free, and trustworthy. 

Jayesh Rajpurohit, Co-founder of Brick&Bolt stated, “With over 85 percent of construction remaining unorganised in India, Brick&Bolt is on a road to grab the vast and super-broken market utilising our technology and procedures.” 

This funding will help us speed our growth as we aim to expand into other locations and hire more senior management.”

He went on to say that the startup’s technology, which includes workflow automation, Building information modelling (BIM), and a suite of over 16 software apps, uniquely enables it to expand at a quick rate with predictable delivery. In addition, the firm is planning to offer building supplies for captive projects and contracts.

Brick&Bolt has so far raised a total of $16 million in funding.  Previously, the firm received $6 million in funding from Sequoia Surge, Foundamental GmBH, HDFC Capital Advisors, and Stride Ventures.

Mahendran Balachandran, Partner at Accel, stated, “India is likely to be the third largest building market in the world by 2025. The freestanding house sector in India is primed for technological upheaval. With favourable market circumstances and a favourable macroenvironment, Brick& Bolt is well positioned to capitalise on this opportunity.”