Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Wynk Music, India’s number 1 music streaming app by downloads and daily active users, today, organized an exclusive meet up with Jubin Nautiyal for five of its users from across the country.
The winners got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with Jubin and get to know him a bit more over a tete-a-tete. Organized as a culmination to a Wynk campaign that celebrated Jubin’s latest album, ‘Tum Aaye Ho Toh’, the event was in line with Wynk’s continued endeavor to bring its users closer to their favorite artist. The five winners were selected after a nine-day campaign on the Wynk Music app. The contest was also shared extensively on Wynk and Jubin’s Instagram pages. Thousands of fans participated in the contest and streamed Jubin’s album continuously for several hours to win a chance to meet their favourite singer. Jubin’s fans on Wynk heard his songs over 2000-3000 times within the nine days of the campaign.
With winners travelling from Ahmedabad, Pune, UP, Mumbai and Jharkhand, Jubin also documented the catch-up across his social media pages, which garnered immense engagement from all his fans. Taking the celebration, a notch higher, timing this with Valentine’s Day, Wynk has also released a video with the highlights of the heartfelt conversations between Jubin and his fans from the meet up, across its social media platforms.
Enabling artists to also connect with their fans and strengthen their bonds with them, the innovative fan-artists tete-a-tete has been a huge hit amongst Wynk users. In an era where digital platforms redefine how fans interact with their favorite artists, Wynk has been committed to not only offer top-tier musical experiences but also actively foster closer bonds between fans and the artists they adore. The brand has spearheaded numerous initiatives in the past to provide similar unique and memorable experiences to users and brought them closer to their favorite artists, fostering deeper connections between fans and artists.
The meet and greet was organized in partnership with Believe Artist Services, a leading artists management brand that offers tailored solutions to independent artists enabling them to reach out to more listeners and expand their fan base.
Excited about the interactions with his fans, Indian playback singer, Jubin Nautiyal said, “Being an artist is about connecting with people through music, and Wynk Music has beautifully amplified that connection with their innovative campaigns. It is truly heartening to see fans not just listening to my songs but passionately engaging with them. With such initiatives, we are creating memories that resonate far beyond the music. Wynk Music is turning dreams into reality for my fans, and I’m honored to be a part of this journey.”
Over the past year, Wynk has curated exclusive opportunities for fans to meet diverse and renowned artists, ranging from including internationally acclaimed DJ, Martin Garrix to popular Indian Singer, King. Additionally, fans also got a chance to meet South Superstar Darshan and Telugu award-winning superstar Nani as a part of such innovative campaigns. As part of Wynk Rewind 2023, several artists also showed appreciation to their fans through video messages acknowledging the constant love and admiration shown by them.
Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
As long-distance running continues to gain popularity across India, so does the interest in prestigious global marathons. Increasingly, Indian running enthusiasts are traversing the globe to partake in the renowned Six World Major Marathons, including New York, Chicago, Boston, Berlin, Tokyo, and London. However, gaining entry to these esteemed events typically demands qualifying times achieved in other certified races, leaving a gap for competitive runners within the Indian marathon circuit.
Enter the Under Armour Chandigarh Fast Marathon—a groundbreaking initiative poised to redefine the Indian running landscape. Proudly presented by Under Armour, a leading inventor, marketer, and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear, and accessories, this event sets itself apart by being exclusively for qualified participants. This race is only by qualification and is scheduled to kick off on February 18, 2024 in Chandigarh—a city known for its splendid infrastructure, favorable climate, and unwavering encouragement from the government.
Commenting on the race, Vikas Singh, race organizer and CEO of India Running, a premium running and running technology company said, The Under Armour Chandigarh Fast Marathon solely focuses on performance and is meticulously designed to provide every essential support for long-distance runners. With our commitment to excellence and support from Under Armour, we aim to elevate this marathon into a premier qualifier for the esteemed World Major Marathons, not just within India but across the entire Asia-Pacific region in the years to come.”
Speaking on the partnership Tushar Goculdas, Managing Director, Underdog Athletics (exclusive licensee & distributor for Under Armour in India) said, “The Under Armour Chandigarh Fast Marathon embodies the spirit of pushing boundaries and striving for excellence, values that resonate deeply with Under Armour. We believe in empowering athletes to achieve their personal bests, and the Under Armour Chandigarh Fast Marathon is poised to do just that. We look forward to witnessing the profound impact of this race, not only within India but also on the global running stage.”
Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
CarePal Money, a leading healthcare lending marketplace, has forged a strategic partnership with Apollo Hospitals Group, India’s largest vertically integrated healthcare provider. This alliance is poised to transform healthcare financing, granting patients the opportunity to avail loans with 0% EMI for a duration of up to 18 months.
CarePal Money is a specialized medical lending marketplace that provides financial support to patients and their families. CarePal Money’s unique advantage is the ability to disburse medical loans for both critical and non-critical treatments with ticket sizes up to INR 15 lacs and tenure of up to 36 months. CarePal Money believes this advantage stems from its marketplace-based, multi-lender approach which ensures higher approval rates, benefiting more patients in need.
With this: An innovative financial offering, CarePal Money offers 0% interest EMI loans and shall be accessible at all Apollo Hospitals, through the assistance of CarePal employees stationed within the hospital.
Expressing his excitement about the partnership, Piyush Jain, Co-Founder and CEO, CarePal Group stated, “As CarePal Money embarks on this partnership with Apollo Hospitals Group, we are driven by the unwavering commitment to redefine healthcare financing. By combining our expertise in medical lending with the unparalleled healthcare services of Apollo Hospitals, we aim to usher in a new era of accessibility, where financial barriers no longer impede individuals from receiving the best medical care they deserve in both critical and elective areas. With CarePal Money, we aim to disburse over INR 1,000 crores in medical loans in the next decade through our lending partners.”
Krishnan Akhileswaran, group CFO, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise said, “We are pleased to partner with CarePal to further strengthen our mission to ensure accessible and affordable high-quality healthcare for all. Easing the financial burden on our patients and their families has always been a priority for us, especially in the context of India where health insurance penetration is still very low. We are committed to ensure that we are at the forefront of innovative solutions, through partnerships and collaborations, that improve the health eco-system and prioritizes patient well-being.”
India currently has a health insurance penetration rate of 37%, with about 500 million middle class people lacking any health insurance coverage leading to high out of pocket expenses. Patients with low or no insurance coverage are compelled to resort to loans at exorbitantly high interest rates to fund their medical expenses. CarePal Money aims to mitigate this challenge by providing low-cost healthcare loans, thereby alleviating the burden of high interest rates from patients.
This groundbreaking partnership between CarePal Money and Apollo Hospitals Group marks a significant milestone in the healthcare financing landscape, promising enhanced accessibility to healthcare services for patients.
Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has unveiled its ‘FedEx Life Science Center’ in Mumbai, setting a benchmark in the clinical trial supply chain in India and globally.
The new capability will meet and support the clinical trial storage and logistics requirements of healthcare customers both within the India market and those shipping to India from around the world. The facility has ensured compliance with quality and regulatory requirements of the healthcare industry.
Key features of the new FedEx Life Science Center include:
- Covering all three temperature-controlled zones
- Controlled Ambient (15°C to 25°C)
- Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C)
- Frozen -20°C and Deep Frozen -80°C
- 24/7 monitoring and alarms for immediate response and intervention.
- Destruction services for returned Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
- Equipped with document storage and a secure archival facility with fire-safe walls.
- Quality management system compliance to
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
- Use of gel pack and dry ice for secure packing and replenishment.
- Backup power generator
- Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards in labeling and validated packaging solutions.
- A centralized monitoring system to ensure temperature and humidity integrity.
- Enhanced security meeting earthquake resistance standards.
Nitin Navneet Tatiwala, Vice President of FedEx Express, Marketing, Middle East, India Sub-continent & Africa (MEISA) said, “With FedEx having deep expertise in handling critical clinical trial shipments, the launch of FedEx Life Science Center (LSC) will act as a one stop shop for all clinical trial storage and distribution requirements of healthcare customers in India. The new center is in addition to FedEx’s current LSCs in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the USA, and the Netherlands – making it a global network of storage and distribution depots to support our healthcare and pharmaceutical customers.”
FedEx, at present, offers door-to-door delivery across more than 6,000 postal codes within India for time-critical and temperature-controlled healthcare shipments. This service ensures express delivery within 24 to 48 hours in major metropolitan areas such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad[1]. FedEx has invested in a robust global healthcare supply chain with over 90 cold-storage facilities worldwide to acknowledge the diverse compliance and distribution needs.
For the transportation of critical pharmaceutical freight shipments, customers can leverage FedEx Customized Freight (FCF). This premium service is designed to prioritize product integrity and ensure that criticality is not compromised. FCF offers a range of features, including highest boarding priority, end-to-end custodial control, 24/7 proactive monitoring and in-transit intervention, and dedicated first/last mile delivery options. Notably, this service also provides temperature-controlled shipping options as well as dedicated quality and regulatory support that is critical for their healthcare products that are in transit.
Customers also have the option to choose FedEx Priority Alert Plus™ for the monitoring of their time-sensitive shipments. In the event of a delivery delay, customers receive personalized guidance. This service also provides additional options like dry-ice replenishment, gel-pack exchange, and cold storage.
Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Nexzu Mobility, an innovative urban transportation solution provider, has announced its strategic plan to significantly expand its dealership network. The company plans to multiply its current retail network by eightfold before the end of the calendar year. A five-year old brand in the EV-cycle category, Nexzu Mobility is looking at redefining mobility with its smart, India-engineered EV-cycles.
With an aim to establish a network of 10 distributors, each having 20 dealerships, Nexzu intends to foster substantial growth and widespread presence across regions in India. Currently, Nexzu Mobility operates with five distributors, each equipped with four dealerships, spread across the country. Recognizing the immense potential for the future of EV cycles in India, Nexzu Mobility is set to significantly enhance its outreach.
Mr. Chintamani Sardesai, Business Head, Nexzu Mobility said; “The Indian EV cycle market is starting to experience an unparalleled growth in India. As we expand our dealership network, we strive to bring back cycling as an enjoyable mode of transportation. We firmly believe that by offering high-quality and ergonomically designed electric cycles that seamlessly blend the latest technology, we can enable people to make more environmentally conscious decisions and build an ecosystem for more effective mobility in India.”
The company already has a network in place across the nation, serving the Southern region through prominent locations in important metropolises like Bangalore and Chennai. With its touchpoints in Kolkata, the company caters to the demands of the Eastern region; and with facilities in Pune and Vadodara, connects with consumers in the Western region. In order to capitalise on the growing market potential presented by India’s increasing demand for EVs, Nexzu Mobility is looking at further penetrating its reach in the Western and Northern regions while concurrently strengthening its position in the Southern market.
To meet the needs of both B2B and B2C markets, Nexzu Mobility has created and engineered three EV-cycles: Rompus+, RoadLark, and Bazinga. The indigenously developed products are 95% localised with in-house developed powertrain system and are manufactured in Pune. Nexzu EV-cycles are developed, keeping in mind the needs of Indian consumers’, rethinking cycling and expanding the boundaries of sustainable transportation.
Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
In a significant move towards advancing green energy initiatives, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), India’s Fortune 500 Maharatna Energy Conglomerate, has entered into a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL). The collaboration aims to establish an Integrated Green Hydrogen Plant and a fuelling station within the premises of Kochi Airport, further reinforcing BPCL’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
This visionary collaboration leverages BPCL’s technological expertise to establish India’s first Integrated Green Hydrogen Plant and a fuelling station within the airport setting. The MOU outlines plans for a 1,000 KW project at Kochi Airport, scheduled to be completed in 2025. Green hydrogen, a future fuel produced from water using renewable energy sources, aligns seamlessly with BPCL’s Net Zero aspirations of eliminating emissions in scope 1 and 2.
The MOU signing ceremony took place at the Legislative Complex in Thiruvananthapuram, with the distinguished presence of Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala and Chairman of CIAL alongwith Shri P. Rajeeve, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Dr. V. Venu IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Kerala, Shri G. Krishnakumar, Chairman & Managing Director, BPCL and other senior officials from both BPCL and CIAL.
Shri G. Krishnakumar, C&MD, BPCL, highlighted “The collaboration today is a pivotal moment in the journey towards sustainable energy solutions. At BPCL, we are committed to India’s energy independence, strengthening the ambitious initiatives of ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Vocal for Local’.”
Under the agreement, BPCL will oversee the establishment of the integrated Green Hydrogen plant and fuelling station at Kochi Airport, providing technology and managing operations. The initial plant output will be harnessed to power vehicles within the airport.
This collaboration also marks the establishment of India’s first Fuel Station with green hydrogen in Southern India, a significant milestone in sustainable fuel infrastructure.
