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by Samiksha   State-of-the-art technology at Aptech’s Virtual Production Academy is shaping the future of filmmaking, unlocking students' creative potential Mumbai November, 2024: The Virtual Production Academy by Aptech, India’s first holistic end-to-end virtual production academy in Mumbai is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, offering students hands-on training, in-depth knowledge, and valuable exposure to the dynamic world of VFX, filmmaking and post-production. It is designed to prepare creative professionals with cutting-edge skills needed to excel in the rapidly evolving world of film and television, gaming, advertising & marketing, education & training, architectural visualisation, live events and virtual concert, among others. Launched in 2023, The Virtual Production Academy specializes in ICVFX (In-Camera Visual Effects) and motion capture, showcasing how innovative and modern tools are revolutionising the world of animation and VFX. ICVFX enables r...

by Samiksha • Solving content discovery challenges with Single Sign-On, Single Subscription, and a Unified Interface for 24+ Apps and 300+ Channels • Partners include premium OTTs like Prime Video, Jio Cinema, Disney Hotstar along with Zee 5, Sony Liv, Youtube, Discovery+, Sun Nxt, Aha, Hoichoi, Lionsgate Play, Manorama MAX, Travel XP, Shemaroo, Fancode, Nammaflix, Dangal Play, Dollywood Play, Hungama, Stage, VR OTT, Distro TV, Chaupal, Playflix, ETV Win, Raj TV and more.   Mumbai, 26th November 2024:Streambox Media, a strategic media-tech venture founded by Anuj Gandhi and backed by Micromax Informatics, along with Nikhil Kamath and Stride Ventures, proudly unveils Dor — India’s First Subscription-based Television Service. Focusing on technological innovation and seamless user experience, Dor is set to transform how Indian households access and enjoy entertainment at home and on the move. This one-of-its-kind product-as-a-service model is set to go live in India through Flipkart o...

  by Samiksha  Announced at the Raksha Summit 2024, the framework envisions a "Health JAM Trinity" – A Unified Approach of Health Data, Automation, and Mobile-Enabled Healthcare to Realise the Viksit Bharat Vision November 22, 2024, Mumbai: Aligning with India’s "Viksit Bharat by 2047" mission, Medi Assist Healthcare Services Ltd. (“Medi Assist” / “Company”), India’s leading Health Benefits Administrator, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) unveiled a transformative framework for Borderless Health at the Raksha Summit 2024 held in Mumbai today. A Medi Assist vision, the framework seeks to address healthcare disparities and ensure universal, high-quality, and accessible health coverage for all Indians. The report highlights key structural, social, and economic barriers, proposing a data-driven, technology-enabled model to revolutionise access and efficiency. Borderless Health aims to tackle pressing challenges such as gaps in investments, insurance coverage, and the im...

by Samiksha  83.6% Stockbrokers plan to Increase IT Budgets to leverage Emerging Technologies ● Survey reveals 83.6% of stockbrokers plan increased IT budgets, with 41.8% targeting a 20% rise. ● AI, algorithmic trading, and blockchain top the list of technological priorities ● StockTech 2024-25, themed around “Safety, Simplicity, and Scalability,” brought together leading fintech players and brokers. Mumbai, November 22, 2024: The Association of National Exchanges Members of India Western region (ANMI WIRC), India’s largest pan-India body of over 900 exchange brokers and members, today launched its StockTech Survey 2024-25, highlighting the latest trends and challenges in the stockbroking sector. The findings were unveiled at the flagship StockTech 2024-25 event held at NESCO, Mumbai. The survey reveals that a staggering 83.6% of stockbrokers plan to increase their IT budgets in 2024-25, with 41.8% targeting a 20% rise. The focus remains on deploying cutting-edge technologies suc...

by Samiksha EXPAND BRANDSCAPE WITH NEW BRANDS AND NEW SEGMENTS BUILD ON ITS LEGACY OF GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED SERVICE EXCELLENCE CONTINUE TO DEMONSTRATE INDUSTRY LEADING MARGINS & RETURNS 2 X GROWTH IN CONSOLIDATED REVENUE; INR 15,000 CRORES DOUBLE PORTFOLIO; 700+ HOTELS MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 19, 2024: The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced its comprehensive strategy for 2030. Under the plan, IHCL will expand its brandscape, deliver industry- leading margins, double its Consolidated revenue with a 20% return on capital employed and grow its portfolio to 700+ hotels while building on its world-renowned service ethos Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “IHCL has surpassed its guidance by achieving a portfolio of 350 hotels, with over 200 hotels in operation and delivered ten consecutive quarters of record financial performance. This strong performance, coupled with a robust balance sheet, positio...

by  Samiksha The MoU signed in 2022 has progressed and culminated in the subsumption of FOGSI-led Manyata initiative’s 20 quality standards across NABH’s Certification programs   November 14, 2024: The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) has integrated The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)’s Manyata maternal health quality standards across NABH Certification programs. This move, forms part of a strategic collaboration inked in 2022 between NABH and FOGSI, to improve the quality of maternity services and advance the Indian government’s vision of ‘One Nation One Standard’ . By promoting standardization in maternal healthcare through the adoption of uniform standards nationwide, the collaboration will drive systemic improvements and contribute to efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage. Manyata is FOGSI’s flagship quality improvement and certification initiative that acts as a stamp of quality ...

  by Samiksha   Mumbai, November 13, 2024: The Locks & Architectural Fittings and Systems business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group, a brand synonymous with trust, quality, and safety, today celebrated Home Safety Day 2024, aimed at raising home safety awareness across India. To commemorate the occasion, the business also announced the launch of the robust My Home Safety Plan, a two-part initiative designed to strengthen safety for families, along its new 'Fear is Good' campaign, encouraging homeowners to take proactive safety measures. As part of this initiative, it also introduced the cutting-edge Advantis IoT9 smart lock, setting a new benchmark for home safety in India this year. With the rising crime rate in urban areas, Locks by Godrej emphasises the need for heightened home safety. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India’s crime rate in 2024 was 445.9 per 100,000 people; theft was the most common crime. Implementing effe...

    Revenue up by 21.4% YoY to Rs. 495.0 Crores EBITDA up by 89.1% YoY to Rs. 164.0 Crores,  PAT up by 77.7% YoY to Rs. 145.7 Crores Visa & Consular Business reports 29.6% Revenue growth and 106.9% EBITDA growth New Delhi, 11th November 2024: BLS International Services Limited, an Indian multi-national corporation and a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended 30th September 2024. Q2FY25 Performance Highlights: The company’s Revenue from Operations grew by 21.4% YoY to Rs. 495.0 Crores in Q2FY25 as compared to Rs. 407.7 Crores in Q2FY24. The growth was mainly driven by the Visa & Consular business which witnessed a robust Revenue growth of 29.6% YoY. EBITDA of the company surged to Rs. 164.0 Crores during the quarter from Rs. 86.7 Crores in Q2FY24, registering a growth of 89.1% YoY. EBITDA Margin expanded by 1,186 bps to 33.1% in Q2FY25 from 21.3% in ...

by Samiksha  Mumbai, November 12, 2024: India's biggest women’s fitness initiative, JBG Invincible Women's Run has announced the 2nd edition of the Invincible Women's Run in collaboration with Pinkathon at the press conference. Set to take place on December 14 and 15, 2024, this women-only event will be hosted at Inorbit Mall, Malad West, Mumbai, aiming to unite women of all ages and fitness levels in a celebration of health, strength, and community. The press conference to unveil the event was graced by renowned fitness icon Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar, the founder of Invincible Women’s Run, and celebrated actress, VJ, and singer Anusha Dandekar. Together, they shared their excitement for the event, which aims to inspire women to take charge of their health. Jai Balaji Group, a leading producer of steel in India, has come on board as title sponsors of Invincible Women’s Run with Pinkathon, India’s biggest run for women. Gaurav Jajodia, Director of Jai Balaji Group said, “W...