తెలుగు సూపర్ న్యూస్,హైదరాబాద్, ఏప్రిల్ 5, 2024: నాన్ బ్యాంకింగ్ ఫైనాన్షియల్ కంపెనీ (ఎన్బీఎఫ్సీ) గ్రీవ్స్ ఫైనాన్స్ లిమిటెడ్ హైదరాబాద్లో “evfin”అనే తన అద్భుతమైన ఫైనాన్షియల్ ప్లాట్ఫాంను ప్రారంభించింది. ఎలక్ట్రిక్ మొబిలిటీ, ఇతర సుస్థిర పరిష్కారాలకు అంకితమైన భారతదేశపు మొట్టమొదటి కన్స్యూమర్ ఫైనాన్స్ లెండింగ్ ప్లాట్ఫాం ఇది. అధునాతన డిజిటల్ సూట్, సృజనాత్మక ఆస్తుల నిర్వహణ పరిష్కారాల మద్దతు దీనికి ఉన్నాయి.
ఎలక్ట్రిక్ వాహనాలకు క్రమంగా పెరుగుతున్న ఆదరణ నేపథ్యంలో.. ఈ మార్పును మరింత వేగవంతం చేయడానికి, వినియోగదారులకు ఎలక్ట్రిక్ వాహనాల వినియోగం, దాని జీవితకాలం గురించి పూర్తిస్థాయి సమాచారం అందించడం చాలా ముఖ్యం. ఈ విషయంలో “evfin”అపూర్వమైన వినూత్న అనుభవాలను అందిస్తుంది. ఈ సూట్ వల్ల ఈవీ మీ చేతిలో ఉన్నన్నాళ్లూ మెరుగైన ప్రయాణం అందేలా నిర్ధారిస్తుంది. వినియోగదారులకు అందుబాటు, తక్కువ ఖర్చుతో కూడిన ఫైనాన్సింగ్ ఆప్షన్స్ అందిస్తుంది. ఎలక్ట్రిక్ మొబిలిటీ వైపు మార్పును వేగవంతం చేయడానికి, ఈ సరికొత్త ఆర్థిక చొరవను స్వీకరించిన నగరాల జాబితాలో హైదరాబాద్ చేరింది.
ఈ ఏడాది ప్రారంభంలో భారతదేశంలోని ప్రముఖ ఎలక్ట్రిక్ ద్విచక్ర వాహన తయారీదారుల్లో ఒకటైన ఏథర్ ఎనర్జీతో “evfin”తన భాగస్వామ్యాన్ని ప్రకటించింది. గ్రీవ్స్ నుంచి ఆంపియర్, హీరో మోటార్ కార్పొరేషన్ నుంచి విడా, ఓలా ఎలక్ట్రిక్, ఇంకా మీ నగరంలోని టీవీఎస్ ఐక్యూబ్ లాంటి అన్ని ప్రముఖ ఈవీ టూ వీలర్ ఓఈఎం డీలర్షిప్లలో కూడా “evfin” ఆఫర్లు అందుబాటులో ఉన్నాయి.
ఈవీఫిన్ వినియోగదారులకు వారి వ్యక్తిగత అవసరాలు, ప్రాధాన్యతలను తీర్చడానికి అనుకూలంగా ఉండే విభిన్న శ్రేణి ఫైనాన్సింగ్ పరిష్కారాలను ప్రత్యేకంగా అందిస్తుంది. ఎలక్ట్రిక్ వాహన యాజమాన్య అనుభవాన్ని విప్లవాత్మకంగా మార్చడం, కొత్త ఈవీ యజమానులకు సౌలభ్యం, ఆకర్షణను పెంచడం లక్ష్యంగా పెట్టుకుంది.
బైబ్యాక్, అప్ గ్రేడ్ పై ప్రధానంగా దృష్టి సారించి, విభిన్న రకాల అవసరాలు, ప్రాధాన్యతలకు అనుగుణంగా రూపొందించిన క్యూరేటెడ్ ఫైనాన్సింగ్ పథకాలను యాక్సెస్ చేసుకునే ప్రత్యేక సౌలభ్యం ఈవిఫిన్ వినియోగదారులకు ఉంటుంది.
అతి తక్కువ వడ్డీ రేట్ల కోసం చూస్తున్న వారికి జిప్.ఫిన్, పర్యావరణ అనుకూలంగా, చౌకగా ఉండాలనుకునే వారికి ఎకో.ఫిన్, భరోసాతో కూడిన బైబ్యాక్ ఆప్షన్లతో సాంకేతిక పరిజ్ఞానం ఉన్న ప్రారంభ వినయోగదారులకు స్మార్ట్.ఫిన్, తక్కువ ఈఎంఐల కోసం చూస్తున్న రోజువారీ ప్రయాణికులకు రైడ్.ఫిన్, భరోసా కోరుకునే వారికి రక్షణ.ఫిన్ వంటి ఆప్షన్లు “evfin” ఉన్నాయి. ఈ ఎంపికలు కొంతమందికి వారి ఆర్థిక లక్ష్యాలు, మొత్తం మానసిక ప్రశాంతతకు ఏది బాగా సరిపోతుందో ఎంచుకోవడానికి అనుమతిస్తాయి.
ఎలక్ట్రిక్ వాహనాల కొనుగోళ్లను పరిగణనలోకి తీసుకునేటప్పుడు వినియోగదారుల ఆందోళనలను పరిష్కరించడానికి రూపొందించిన వినూత్న విధానం, ప్రత్యేక ఫీచర్లు, సేవల ద్వారా ఎలక్ట్రిక్ ఫైనాన్సింగ్ కాస్త విభిన్నంగా ఉంటుంది. వారి ఆందోళనలను పరిష్కరించడానికి, వ్యక్తిగత అవసరాలు, పరిస్థితుల ఆధారంగా కస్టమ్ సిఫార్సులను అందించే “సహాయక కొనుగోలు” ను అందించాలని ఈవీఫిన్ ప్రతిపాదిస్తుంది. ఈ వ్యక్తిగతీకరించిన మార్గదర్శకత్వం వినియోగదారులకు ఈవీ కొనుగోళ్ల విషయంలో గణనీయంగా సహాయపడుతుంది. ఇందులోని ప్రొటెక్షన్ ప్లాన్స్ వల్ల అదనపు వారంటీలు, లాక్డ్ ఇన్ రీసేల్ ధరలతో పాటు వినియోగదారులకు తమ ఈవీ తన విలువను అలా కొనసాగిస్తుందన్న విశ్వాసం లభిస్తుంది.
“evfin”, ఎథర్ ఎనర్జీ మధ్య భాగస్వామ్యం దేశం హరిత, సుస్థిర భవిష్యత్తు వైపు వెళ్లేలా చేస్తుంది. ఎలక్ట్రిక్ మొబిలిటీ స్వీకరణను వేగవంతం చేయడంలో వారి నిబద్ధతకు ఇది నిదర్శనం. ఈ సహకారం ఈవీ యాజమాన్యాన్ని సులభతరం చేస్తుంది, పరిశుభ్రమైన వాతావరణానికి దోహదం చేస్తుంది.
Telugu super news,Hyderabad, Date 5, 2024: Greaves Finance Ltd., a non-banking financial company (NBFC), has launched its groundbreaking financial platform called “evfin” in Hyderabad.evfin is India’s first consumer finance lendingplatform dedicated to electric mobility and other sustainable solutions, supported by an advanced digital suite, and innovative assetmanagementsolutions.
To expedite the transition towards electric vehicles amidst their increasing adoption, it is crucial to address the complete lifecycle journey of EV usage for consumers.evfin offers an unprecedented suite of innovative experiences.This suite ensures a superior EV journey throughout the ownership lifecycle, providing accessible and cost-effective financing options.Positioned to expedite the transition towards electric mobility, Hyderabad joins the ranks of pioneering cities embracing this transformative financial initiative.
Earlier this year, evfin hadannounced its partnership with Ather Energy, one of the leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India.Further, evfin offerings are also available in all leading EV 2-wheeler OEM dealerships like Ampere from Greaves, Vida from Hero Motor Corp, OLA Electric and for TVS iQube in your city.
evfinoffers customers exclusive access to a diverse range of financing solutions customised to cater to their individual needs and preferencesand aims to revolutionise the electric vehicle ownership experience, enhancing convenience and appeal for potential EV owners.
evfin customers will have an exclusive privilege of accessing curated financing schemes, each thoughtfully tailored to accommodate a diverse range of needs and preferences with a core focus on buyback and upgrade.
evfin has options like zip.fin for those who are looking for the lowest interest rates, eco.fin for those who value eco-friendliness and affordability, smart.fin for the tech-savvy early adopters with assured buyback options, ride.fin for the daily commuters looking for low EMIs, and protect.fin for those who crave assurance.These choices allowsone to select what aligns best with their financial goals and overall peace of mind.
evfin stands out from traditional EV financing options through its innovative approach and unique features and services tailored to address consumers’ concerns when considering electric vehicle purchases.To tackle these concerns, evfin proposes to offer “assisted buying” providing custom recommendations based on individual needs and circumstances.This personalised guidance helps
one make informed choices about their EV purchase.The protection plans include extended warranties and locked-in resale prices, giving customers confidence that their EV will retain its value.
The partnership between evfin and Ather Energy is a testament to their commitment to accelerating electric mobility adoption in India.As the country moves towards a greener and more sustainable future, this collaboration will facilitate EV ownership and contribute to a cleaner environment.
Telugu super news,Hyderabad, Apri 4, 2024:CIE-IIIT Hyderabad and Royal Academy of Engineering have jointly launched a tech startup cohort for the UK. Eight startups have been selected in domains of sustainable development goals. The program enables mentoring in India and meeting with prospects and investors in the UK.
The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) programme focuses on nurturing bold, scalable innovations from all areas of engineering and technology that are addressing some of the world’s most complex environmental, economic, and societal challenges. They identify and work with in-country partners to deliver the program within their geographic location. CIE-IIIT Hyderabad is The Royal Academy of Engineering’s partner for India.
The standout Indian startups selected for this program are Nariksha Pads, Pola, Quavilon, ASHA+, Hydroverse, SmartKosh, Revalu, and Precue. Through the LIF programs, these startups will receive comprehensive support, including training, mentoring, and access to an international network. The aim is to equip them with the tools to commercialise their technologies and thrive in the competitive UK market.
Selected innovators will advance impactful solutions addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) globally. The LIF program offers tailored support, including training, mentoring, and access to a diverse network of experts and resources. Supported by the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, these programs drive sustainable development through locally engineered solutions, impacting communities worldwide.
Funded by the UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology’s International Science Partnership Fund, and facilitated by The Royal Academy of Engineering, these programs are pivotal in fostering global innovation with a local impact.
“We are thrilled to join forces with the Royal Academy of Engineering in this transformative initiative,” said Prof. Ramesh Loganathan, COO of CIE-IIIT Hyderabad. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and driving positive change through cutting-edge engineering solutions.”
The India training event hosted in Goa served as a platform for startups to showcase their innovations, engage with industry experts, and explore avenues for collaboration and investment.
For further details on the LIF programs and upcoming events, please visit https://raeng.org.uk/lif.
తెలుగు సూపర్ న్యూస్ ,హైదరాబాద్, ఏప్రిల్ 4, 2024: CIE-IIIT హైదరాబాద్,రాయల్ అకాడమీ ఆఫ్ ఇంజనీరింగ్ సంయుక్తంగా UK కోసం టెక్ స్టార్టప్ కోహోర్ట్ను ప్రారంభించాయి. స్థిరమైన అభివృద్ధి లక్ష్యాల డొమైన్లలో ఎనిమిది స్టార్టప్లు ఎంపిక చేయబడ్డాయి. ఈ కార్యక్రమం భారతదేశంలో మార్గదర్శకత్వం, UKలోని అవకాశాలు,పెట్టుబడిదారులను అన్వేషించుకోవడానికి ఉపయోగపడుతుంది .
రాయల్ అకాడమీ ఆఫ్ ఇంజనీరింగ్ లీడర్స్ ఇన్ ఇన్నోవేషన్ ఫెలోషిప్స్ (LIF) ప్రోగ్రామ్ ప్రపంచంలోని అత్యంత సంక్లిష్టమైన పర్యావరణ, ఆర్థిక,సామాజిక సవాళ్లను పరిష్కరించే అన్ని ఇంజనీరింగ్ మరియు సాంకేతిక రంగాల నుండి బలోపేతమైన, అభివృద్ధికి దోహదపడగలిగే ఆవిష్కరణలను పెంపొందించడంపై దృష్టి పెడుతుంది. వారు తమ భౌగోళిక ప్రదేశంలో ప్రోగ్రామ్ను బట్వాడా చేయడానికి దేశంలోని భాగస్వాములను గుర్తించి, వారితో కలిసి పని చేస్తారు. CIE-IIIT హైదరాబాద్ రాయల్ అకాడమీ ఆఫ్ ఇంజనీరింగ్ భారతదేశానికి భాగస్వామి.
ఈ ప్రోగ్రామ్ కోసం ఎంపిక చేయబడిన అత్యుత్తమ భారతీయ స్టార్టప్లు నరిక్ష ప్యాడ్స్, పోలా, క్వావిలాన్, ఆశా+, హైడ్రోవర్స్, స్మార్ట్కోష్, రెవాలు మరియు ప్రిక్యూ. LIF ప్రోగ్రామ్ల ద్వారా, ఈ స్టార్టప్లు శిక్షణ, మార్గదర్శకత్వం,అంతర్జాతీయ నెట్వర్క్కు యాక్సెస్తో సహా సమగ్రమైన మద్దతును పొందుతాయి. వారి సాంకేతికతలను వాణిజ్యీకరించడానికి,పోటీ UK మార్కెట్లో వృద్ధి చెందడానికి సాధనాలతో వారిని సన్నద్ధం చేయడం దీని లక్ష్యం.
ఎంచుకున్న ఆవిష్కర్తలు ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా UN ,సుస్థిర అభివృద్ధి లక్ష్యాలను (SDGలు) పరిష్కరించేందుకు ప్రభావవంతమైన పరిష్కారాలను ముందుకు తీసుకువెళతారు. LIF ప్రోగ్రామ్ శిక్షణ, మార్గదర్శకత్వం,విభిన్న నిపుణులు,వనరుల నెట్వర్క్కు ప్రాప్యతతో సహా తగిన మద్దతును అందిస్తుంది. సైన్స్, ఇన్నోవేషన్,టెక్నాలజీ కోసం UK యొక్క డిపార్ట్మెంట్ మద్దతుతో, ఈ ప్రోగ్రామ్లు స్థానికంగా రూపొందించబడిన పరిష్కారాల ద్వారా స్థిరమైన అభివృద్ధిని అందిస్తాయి, ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా కమ్యూనిటీలను ప్రభావితం చేస్తాయి.
UK డిపార్ట్మెంట్ ఫర్ సైన్స్, ఇన్నోవేషన్ మరియు టెక్నాలజీస్ ఇంటర్నేషనల్ సైన్స్ పార్టనర్షిప్ ఫండ్ ద్వారా నిధులు సమకూర్చబడ్డాయి. రాయల్ అకాడమీ ఆఫ్ ఇంజనీరింగ్ ద్వారా సులభతరం చేయబడిన ఈ కార్యక్రమాలు స్థానిక ప్రభావంతో ప్రపంచ ఆవిష్కరణలను ప్రోత్సహించడంలో కీలకమైనవి.
Telugu super news, April 4th,2024:Virgin Atlantic signals its continued commitment to India this week as its new daily service to Bengaluru touched down and the airline also announced a second daily flight to Mumbai taking to the skies in October 2024.
The new flight to Mumbai will be the airline’s fifth daily service to India and from 2025, Virgin Atlantic will offer over one million seats to the country, a 350% capacity growth since 2019, cementing India’s position as a key strategic market for the airline and marking its largest area of growth outside the United States.Alongsidecustomer flying, the increase is also a huge boost for cargo operations with additional capacity to support the movement of goods from the fashion, pharmaceuticals, and tech sectors. With five daily services, Virgin Atlantic Cargo will offer over 40 million kg of space to and from India, a 336% increase in capacity versus 2019.
To celebrate the new services, Virgin Atlantic CEO, Shai Weiss touched down in Bengaluru meeting with partners and customers while experiencing the bustling city for himself. Shai joined British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandru Iyer, in autorickshaws as they visited some of the iconic sites in the city, with the airline’s award-winning cabin crew handing out some of Virgin Atlantic’s signature onboard treats such as- ice lollies and Mile High afternoon tea.
The new services will operate on the airline’s state of the art aircraft, 787-9 Dreamliner offering customers the option of Upper Class, Premium, and Economy Delight, Classic and Light as well as the airline’s signature Upper Class social space. It will also offer seamless connectivity and a premium long-haul experience for those customers connecting via London Heathrow to and from destinations throughout North America including Seattle, San Francisco, and New York JFK, with Virgin Atlantic and transatlantic joint venture partner, Delta Air Lines.
In addition to offering direct services to Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, Virgin Atlantic has a strategic partnership with IndiGo, India’s largest airline. Customers can book one ticket which allows them to connect seamlessly from other destinations in India such as Ahmedabad, Goa and Hyderabad onto London Heathrow. In total the partnership offers 36 additional destinations and has so far connected over 80,000 customers since the launch in September 2022.
Virgin Atlantic is also pleased to quadruple the number of Indian based cabin crew this summer. Through GSA partner InterGlobe Air Transport, the airline will now average four Indian cabin crew on each flight in order to deliver a more personalised service to our Indian customers.
Shai Weiss, CEO, Virgin Atlantic commented, “I am thrilled to be here in Bengaluru, celebrating not one but two new Virgin Atlantic services. There is a huge opportunity for us in India, it has a dynamic, fast-growing economy and we’re anticipating huge growth in demand for international travel from the region. We know both our customers and people love travelling here and we have a rich history in India. Next year marks 25 years of operations and with our new daily service to Bengaluru and second daily service to Mumbai, it will be the first time that we’ll offer more than one million seats from London Heathrow. These new flights reaffirm our commitment to the country, allowing our customers to travel seamlessly throughout India and beyond, flying on one of the youngest fleets in the skies, with our signature service, delivered by our amazing people.”
Chandru Iyer, British Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka & Kerala and HM Deputy Trade Commissioner – South Asia (Investment) commented, “I couldn’t be prouder to welcome another great British brand to the city of Bengaluru. Virgin Atlantic will continue to be a key player in strengthening our living bridge between the UK and India. With the growing number of Indian business travellers, tourists, and students to the UK, the addition of Virgin Atlantic to the existing air travel options would be of tremendous benefit to the entire southern region of India, and we at the British Deputy High Commission Bengaluru warmly welcome Virgin Atlantic.”
Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer of Bangalore International Airport Ltd said, “We are excited to welcome Virgin Atlantic’s new daily service from London Heathrow to Bengaluru. This marks a significant milestone for BLR Airport as we continue to enhance our international connectivity. The introduction of these new flights opens up a world of opportunities for travel, trade, and cultural exchange. Additionally, these flights provide enhanced travel options for passengers from South and Central India connecting to key destinations worldwide. At BLR Airport, we remain steadfast in our commitment to increasing our non-stop connectivity to key global centres and delivering a seamless experience for all passengers travelling through our airport.”
New service to Bengaluru
Flight Number
Launch Date
Departure Airport
Departure Time
Arrival Airport
Arrival Time
Aircraft
VS316
31-MAR-24
LHR
12:25
BLR
02:45*
Boeing 787-9
VS317
01-APR-24
BLR
04:35
LHR
10:45
Boeing 787-9
New flight to Mumbai (subject to Government approval)
Telugu super news, National, April 32024: PhonePe today announced a partnership with Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. (Star Health Insurance), India’s largest retail health insurance Company, to offer customers health insurance with a monthly and annual payment option. With this partnership, PhonePe users will now be able to avail of ‘Star Comprehensive Insurance Policy’ on the PhonePe app with coverage up to Rs.1 Crore. Having previously disrupted the market with its motor insurance products, with this launch, PhonePe further expands the options available to its users in the health insurance category.
Through this partnership, for the first time, Star Health Insurance’s Comprehensive Health Insurance will be offered to customers with a monthly premium payment plan, pioneered by PhonePe – a first-of-its-kind initiative in the industry. Users can also opt to pay their premium with the UPI AutoPay mandate and enjoy added convenience. This move was driven by a critical insight that smaller monthly payments ease the financial burden for users while empowering and enabling them to opt for more extensive insurance coverage without stretching their finances.
Star Comprehensive Insurance Policy is a power-packed insurance plan with benefits including the most popular OPD and maternity coverage. Market research conducted with PhonePe’s user base indicates that these two features were the most preferred by customers while buying health insurance. Star Comprehensive Health Insurance Policy is an end-to-end health insurance policy with sum insured available up to Rs.1 crore. The policy covers road ambulance and air ambulance expenses, out-patient medical consultation up to the limits, out-patient coverage for dental and Ophthalmic treatment, delivery expenses, organ donor expenses, provides coverage for newborn babies, including any congenital disorders, from day one of birth and vaccination expenses of the new born until the baby completes one year. Mental well-being is covered up to the sum insured. The policy does not impose sub-limits for day care procedures. Accidental death and permanent total disablement is covered up to 1 crore.
Star Comprehensive Health Insurance Policy also offers wellness programmes that provide discounts on premiums and condition management programmes. Furthermore, the policy provides an annual health check-up, automatic restoration of the sum insured up to 100%, and a cumulative bonus, payable up to 100% of the basic sum insured.
Speaking on the partnership, Vishal Gupta, CEO of PhonePe Insurance said “PhonePe is excited about this partnership with Star Health. Star’s differentiated benefits combined with PhonePe’s distribution, customer centric approach and simple DIY journeys will help turbocharge insurance adoption and penetration in the country. We are on a mission to help turn India from an underinsured nation to one that is adequately insured and view this partnership with Star as a crucial milestone in this journey.”
Speaking on the partnership, Anand Roy, MD and CEO of Star Health Insurance, said, “We are excited to partner with PhonePe and offer health insurance targeted at Gen Z and Millennials since people in that group are digital natives. The partnership between Star Health Insurance and PhonePe will provide consumers with a hassle-free payment option that is light on the pocket and at the same time meets their wellness needs. Today, health insurance has become a necessity. Given the high medical inflation in the country, it has become crucial to have an all-inclusive health cover that can protect at every stage of an individual’s life. At Star, we believe in keeping our customers healthy, and towards that end, customers buying our policies will not just get insurance but will also have access to free teleconsultations, homecare, and nutritionists, among other services. We look forward to expanding our digital reach through this partnership.”
Users can purchase the policy via the PhonePe app by clicking on the Health Insurance option, selecting the members to be insured, the desired sum to be insured and the payment tenure. Here, they can choose either monthly EMIs or annual payments and then select the policy of their choice. Once they opt for the policy, the customer’s have to fill in their details, such as name, age, and gender, followed by the health history of all members to be insured. This will be followed by a regulator mandated Know Your Customer (KYC) form and declarations, once the payment is completed.
Star Health, in association with PhonePe, plans to roll out more such innovative offerings across its indemnity and benefit products.
Telugu super news,National, March 28, 2024: PhonePe App users traveling to the UAE can now make payments using UPI at Mashreq’s NEOPAY terminals, available across a wide array of retail stores, dining outlets, as well as tourist and leisure attractions. They simply need to scan the QR code for seamless and rapid payments. These transactions are facilitated by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The account debit will occur in INR, showing the currency exchange rate.
Additionally, NRIs with UAE mobile numbers can also download the PhonePe App and link their existing NRE and NRO accounts to facilitate payments. This aims to enhance the ease and convenience of transactions for the Indian diaspora in the UAE.
This collaboration is facilitated through Mashreq’s partnership with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL). Through this partnership, Mashreq has enabled NEOPAY terminals to accept UPI apps as a payment instrument, thus allowing Indian travelers to conveniently use UPI for transactions.
This strategic alliance combines PhonePe’s cutting-edge technology with Mashreq’s commitment to incorporate best-in-class tech and innovation in their operations. It will play a vital role in providing a superlative customer experience at NEOPAY terminals.
Speaking on the partnership Ritesh Pai, CEO International Payments, PhonePe said, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Mashreq. UAE is a very popular destination, with millions of Indian visitors every year. With this partnership, customers can now conveniently transact through UPI, a payment method they are familiar with. Enabling digital payments not only reflects PhonePe’s commitment to convenience but also embraces the evolving needs of today’s travelers. This collaboration opens doors to seamless transactions, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable journey for visitors.”
Vibhor Mundhada, CEO of NEOPAY at Mashreq added, “We are delighted to collaborate with PhonePe to offer yet another new payment solution for Indian tourists and visitors in the UAE, helping further cement the already strong financial relations between the two countries. This latest launch underscores our commitment to incorporating innovation and technology into our operations, and to providing the solutions and experiences our customers want and need.”
Anubhav Sharma, Deputy Chief – Partnership Business Development & Marketing, NIPL said, “We aim to actively collaborate with financial institutions around the world, fostering partnerships to deliver convenient and secure cross-border payment solutions for consumers. This partnership encourages fintech collaboration and unifies the ecosystem to streamline payment processes for Indian travelers to UAE.”
In addition to facilitating travel and local transactions, PhonePe will also introduce inward remittance services once the corridor for inward remittances is enabled. This will simplify the process of transferring money by leveraging the UPI infrastructure, thereby eliminating the need for details such as bank account numbers and IFSC codes.
Telugu super news,India ,March 27, 2024: TheWork Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) division of Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani will be hosting International Conference on Work Integrated Learning (ICONWIL-2024) at its Hyderabad campus on April 15 and 16, 2024. With extensive focus on developing constructive directions for the future in the critical and specific domain of “work integrated learning,” the conference aims to bring together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from across the globe. The aim is to provide a thought-provoking common platform, where they can exchange their research findings and innovative ideas, share best practices, experiences, and insights on diverse aspects, and discuss solutions for various practical challenges that are encountered by professionals in the field of teaching and learning.
Prof. (Dr.) T G Sitharam, the Chairman, All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India, has gracefully accepted BITS Pilani’s invitation to be the Chief Guest for the opening ceremony of the conference.
Engaging keynote speeches, panel discussions, and paper and case study presentations
The conference will have keynote speeches and panel discussions (on contemporary topics in work integrated learning space) by internationally acclaimed thought leaders from both academia and industry. Some of the prominent speakers who shall grace the conference are Prof. Manu Kapur, Professor, ETH Zurich, Prof. Daniel Jonathan Bernstein, Professor-Emeritus, University of Kansas, USA, Prof. Nelson Lacey, Professor-Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Dr. Lakshminarayanan Samavedham, Associate Professor, University of Singapore, Dr. Edamana Prasad, Professor, IIT-Madras and Mr. P B Kotur, Global Head of Engineering Academy, L&T Technology Services Ltd. The conference will also have paper and case study presentations from researchers and practitioners on five engaging tracks i.e. perspectives on future directions for work integrated learning, pedagogical practices, assessment models, innovation and learning technologies, and industry-academia collaboration.
Showcase of tech-powered innovative learning solutions and a hands-on workshop
A student competition, “EduForge,” focusing on tech-powered solutions for “work integrated learning” will also be held as part of the conference. The competition will challenge participants to conceptualize, design, develop, and present innovative technological solutions that can help enhance the learning experience of students. The participants will have opportunities to showcase their innovation in five different tracks i.e. AI-enabled work integrated learning, innovative solutions for experiential learning, tech-enabled student engagement and peer learning, tech-enabled assessment, and tech-enabled student support system. A hands-on workshop on leveraging Generative AI in teaching and learning (with specific focus on practical use cases in work integrated learning) will also be facilitated by Mr. Keshava Rangarajan, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Spanda AI, USA.
Telugu super news,India,March,2024: Wipro GE Healthcare, a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, today announced an investment of over INR8000 Crores in manufacturing output & local R&D over next 5 years. Poised for exponential growth, MedTech, the Sunrise Sector is thriving with the hospital industry in India, accounting for 80% of the total healthcare market and witnessing strong investor demand locally and globally. This strategic investment bolsters Wipro GE Healthcare’s local manufacturing footprint to address the growing domestic and international market and will build supply chain resiliency for the organization. As a part of this investment, the Wipro GE Healthcare ‘Made in India’ PET CT Discovery IQ will be exported to 15 countries. Additionally, the ‘Made in India’ Revolution Aspire CT, Revolution ACT and MR breast coils will be manufactured ‘In India for the World’.
India is among the top 20 global markets for medical devices in the world. Wipro GE Healthcare is among the first MedTech companies to ‘Make in India – for India and the world’ over past three decades, investing upwards of over $4Billion in R&D and manufacturing output in India since inception. Over the decades, the organization has fostered a strong local supplier ecosystem of MedTech component manufacturing – covering capabilities like plastics, EMS, machining, castings, 3D printing – contributing $1M supplier Labor hours. The investment will include creation of additional 400,000 labor hours.
Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro GE Healthcare, Chairman, Wipro Enterprises and Chairman Azim Premji Foundation, said, “India is riding the resurgent growth in the healthcare industry and rapidly expanding MedTech sector. With ‘Make in India’, we are witnessing an exponential expansion of manufacturing footprint in the country, strengthening India’s capability as the MedTech hub of the world. Wipro GE Healthcare has been committed to this localization journey for over three decades and this strategic investment is testament to our vision for this sector.”
Peter J. Arduini, President and CEO, GE HealthCare said, “India is a high potential, high priority market for GE HealthCare globally. In fact, we are among the first MedTech companies to ‘Make in India – for India and the World’. We will continue to invest in expanding India’s domestic capabilities and its global footprint in MedTech manufacturing and R&D. Today’s announcement is aligned with our strategic vision to deliver precision innovation globally and accelerate India’s position as ‘MedTech innovation and manufacturing hub for India and for world markets.”
Chaitanya Sarawate, Managing Director, Wipro GE Healthcare and President & CEO, GE HealthCare South Asia said, “Innovating in India and Making in India – for India and for the World, has always been a priority for us, evident in our trajectory and investments over past three decades. We have fostered a strong innovation track record, a local supplier ecosystem and built a portfolio of world class products in India, for India and the world. As a local partner we are bullish about India’s potential and its journey to be ‘Atmanirbhar’ and a key cog in the resilient global supply chain. As India envisions to be among top five global manufacturing hubs in terms of value and technology for Medical Devices in the coming years, we are committed to the national healthcare agenda.”
Currently, the organization has four manufacturing plants in Bengaluru. All four manufacturing plants are export plants – the latest one established in March 2022 with an investment of a little over INR100 crore under the Indian government’s PLI Scheme.
GE HealthCare is among the first healthcare companies to start an R&D center in India over three decades back. The Healthcare Technology Center India (HTCI) is GE HealthCare’s largest R&D center outside of the USA, situated in John F. Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC), Bengaluru. The organization also has collaborations with leading academic institutions in the country to further research. In January 2024, GE HealthCare signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to advance MedTech innovation from India – for India and the world.
Telugu super news,National, March, 2024 – Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (“Daimler Truck”) announced that in CY2023 it has achieved record sales and revenue performance. The company’s CY2023 domestic truck and bus sales grew by 39% and revenue grew by 21% over 2022. DICV’s bus volumes doubled in CY2023, growing 107% over 2022. Its cumulative sales (including domestic and exports) from January to December 2023 grew by 13% and its parts business grew by more than 21% over CY2022.
In January 2023, DICV had transitioned its entire BharatBenz truck and bus portfolio to comply with OBD-II regulations, with a sharper focus on reducing total cost of ownership, increasing the productivity of its trucks and offering industry-leading service intervals in India.
Commenting on the business performance, Mr. Satyakam Arya – Managing Director and CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles said, “Our best-ever sales and financial growth, since inception, was spearheaded by excellent demand for our tipper and tractor trailer product lines which grew 53% and 79% respectively compared to CY2022. A slew of strategic initiatives that we undertook in 2023 also helped us take informed decisions on costs, tackle headwinds effectively and sharpen our focus on key areas of our business. We have started CY2024 with great confidence, and with an ever-stronger product portfolio, engineered and packaged to drive business growth to new heights in 2024. Our aim was to challenge ourselves and up the game on total cost of ownership, uptime and reliability, all of which our customers will benefit from with our new MY24 heavy-duty truck portfolio. These trucks reflect our highly evolved product development capabilities, which are being put to good use for creation of new products to help answer future mobility requirements.”
The record business performance in 2023 was driven by multiple initiatives that DICV undertook holistically as an organization. Last year, the company met its annual target of establishing 350 sales and service locations across India, expanding BharatBenz presence across the country, in new markets. Manufacturing operations were streamlined and made cost effective by introducing many digitalization initiatives such as automated workforce planning and predictive maintenance using data, and many other initiatives that are in the phase of completion. On the sustainability front, nearly 85% of DICV’s manufacturing operations are run on renewable energy and nearly 90% of its plant functions on upcycled water, reducing over 27,000 tonnes of carbon footprint.
On the heels of its record performance in 2023, the truck and bus manufacturer renowned for setting new benchmarks in the Indian commercial vehicles industry is ready to launch all its MY24 BharatBenz heavy-duty trucks in the coming months. The first to be launched will be the all-new BharatBenz Rigid range, followed by trucks with the newly-introduced Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) and the all-new Construction and Mining truck heavy-duty range.
Commenting on the all-new MY24 BharatBenz range Mr. Sreeram Venkateswaran, President and Chief Business Officer (domestic sales and customer service) said, “Having set new benchmarks in the industry, gained a large customer base in the construction and mining space and with a progressive tractor trailer portfolio in the last decade, we felt that we should go back to the drawing board to revamp everything that our heavy-duty trucks had under their skin and offer customers something new in 2024. So, the MY24 BharatBenz range is more superior than ever with respect to total cost of ownership, technology, reliability, safety, comfort and serviceability. With our new trucks we are ready to intensify our presence in the construction and mining space with tippers that are far superior to their predecessors. We are soon launching an all-new Rigid heavy-duty range that will offer best-in-class fuel efficiency, power, torque, safety, reliability and service benefits. We are introducing the world’s best 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission in our portfolio will deliver an effortless driving experience and class-leading fuel efficiency like it has done in approximately 500,000 of our trucks around the world.”
The all-new BharatBenz Rigid Heavy-duty range:
Scheduled for market launch in April 2024, the all-new BharatBenz Rigid heavy-duty range of trucks will be available in the following configurations: 2826R (6×2), 3526R (8×2), 3832R (8×2), 4232R (10×2) and 4832R (10×2). These trucks will be powered by an all-new 6.7-litre, common-rail BSVI Stage 2 BharatBenz engine, designed to deliver better acceleration, class-leading peak torque, even better durability and drivability than before, and fewer gear changes. It will also prove to have unmatched reliability in Indian conditions. The new rigid range of trucks will also offer bitumen, bulker, Petroleum Oil & Lubricants (POL) payload applications, widening the range of its customer base with its improved layout and ‘cigar type’ After Treatment System (ATS).
The all-new BharatBenz Construction and Mining heavy-duty range:
The new range of BharatBenz construction and mining heavy-duty trucks have been completely re-engineered for superior functionality and comes with many segment-first features. Offered in 2828C and 3532C configurations, they are optimized to suit surface transport construction applications and terrains, have a high-power engine, class-leading torque in its categories, a higher yield strength chassis, new, service-free wheel hubs, new axles, all-new suspension with higher ground clearance and first-in-segment rear shock absorbers and hill-hold assist as standard fitment.
BharatBenz trucks will be offered with the proven and world’s best 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) variants for the first time in its tractor trailer and mining MY24 models. To be offered in 4032TT, 5532TT, 3532CM and 2832CM for long haul and mining applications, the new AMT, which has served over 500,000 trucks globally, ensures a jerk-free transmission of power to the wheels with reduced shifting time, improves reliability, reduces the need for overhaul and can be operated with a convenient steering column shift stick, thereby enhancing driver comfort.
The high value proposition that BharatBenz customers benefit from are industry-leading longer service intervals, best-in-industry manufacturer’s warranty, 48-hour service / repair uptime through its ‘Rakshana’ initiative and fuel efficiency improvements. These and many more factors contribute to the excellent total cost of ownership that BharatBenz commercial vehicles deliver cumulatively.
BharatBenz has the reputation of being one of the most respected truck and bus brands in the Indian commercial vehicle industry since its inception and is known for its stellar engineering, safe vehicles and uptime assurance. The brand’s dealerships and service stations are located on leading national and state highways, providing ease and flexibility to every type of customer. BharatBenz sales and service locations across India cover national highways on the Golden Quadrilateral North-South and East-West Corridors, with reach to customers on these highways within two hours. BharatBenz trucks have the safest crash-tested cabins in India, meeting the highest safety standards (ECE R29-03) as per European cab-crash regulations, not mandated in India yet.