Archives April 2024

Indian Overseas Bank proudly announces its remarkable victory at the recent State Level Volleyball Tournament organized by the esteemed Ayya Vaikundar Volleyball Club in Kanyakumari on 13th April 2024. The tournament, held amidst fervent competition, showcased exceptional sportsmanship and dedication from teams across the state.

The tournament’s final standings reaffirmed our Bank’s dominance in the sport, securing the coveted first place ahead of esteemed competitors. The success of our team reflects not only their talent but also the unwavering support and guidance provided by Indian Overseas Bank.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shri. Vijay Vasanth, MP, Lok Sabha, for acknowledging our team’s achievement and for his continuous support towards promoting sports excellence in the region.

Moreover, this victory adds to our Bank’s illustrious track record in sports, with consecutive triumphs in prestigious tournaments. Notably, our Bank’s Volleyball team recently emerged victorious at the P John & A K Chitrapandian Volleyball Memorial Tournament held in Chennai.

We take this opportunity to congratulate each member of our winning team for their outstanding performance and dedication. Their names stand as a testament to their commitment to excellence:

1. Shri N. Shelton Moses

2. Shri M. Ukkrapandian

3. Shri M. Naveen Raja Jacob

4. Shri D. Selvaprabhu

5. Shri G. R. Vaishnav

6. Shri S. Karthik

7. Shri P. Sundaram (Coach)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. —18th April 2024 — Today,AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced new products that will expand its commercial mobile and desktop AI PC portfolio, delivering exceptional productivity and premium AI and connectivity experiences to business users.The new AMD Ryzen™ PRO 8040 Series is the most advanced x86 processor built for business laptops and mobile workstations. In addition, AMD also announced the AMD Ryzen™ PRO 8000 Series desktop processor, the first AI-enabled desktop processor for business users, engineered to deliver cutting-edge performance with low power consumption.

With AMD Ryzen™ AI built into select models, AMD is further extending its AI PC leadership. By leveraging the CPU, GPU, and dedicated on-chip neural processing unit (NPU), new Ryzen AI-powered processorsprovidemorededicated AI processingpowerthan previous generations , with up to 16 dedicated NPU TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second) and up to 39 total system TOPS. Commercial PCs equipped with new RyzenAI-enabled processors will help transform user experience, offering next-genperformance for AI-enabled collaboration, content creation, and data and analytics workloads. With the addition of AMD PRO technologies, IT managers can unlock enterprise-grade manageability features to simplify IT operations and complete PC deployment faster across the organization, built-in security features for chip-to-cloud defense from sophisticated attacks, as well as unprecedented stability, reliability, and platform longevity for enterprise software.

“AMD delivers the broadest portfolio of AI technologies to address the needs of the modern business. As we continue to expand our AI PC leadership, we are bringing more power and efficiency to a wide array of desktops and mobile PCs,” said Jack Huynh, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Group at AMD. “Our latest PRO series processors set a new standard for premium computing experiences and help businesses deploy AI capabilities across their PC with leadership performance and security.”

AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 SeriesMobile Processors Power High-Performing Professional Laptops and Mobile Workstations

As enterprise customers seek to deploy AI across their PC fleets, AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 Series mobile processors offer highly efficient and uncompromising processing performance for the most intensive business and AI workloads. These processors boast up to eight high-performance cores, advanced 4nm technology, and “Zen 4” architecture offering up to a combined 30% greater performance for the most demanding mobile workstation applications. With AMD Ryzen AI on select models and powerful AMD RDNA™ 3 graphics integrated on the chip, this latest series delivers up to 72% faster performance and 84% less power for video conferencing with or without AI experiences enabled vs. the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U. Additionally, PCs powered by theRyzen PRO 8040 Series processor will be among the first to incorporate WiFi-7 technology, offering cutting-edge connectivity and setting a new industry standard.

At the top of the stack is the AMD Ryzen™ 9 PRO 8945HS, equipped with eight cores, 16 threads, 24MB of cache, and Radeon™ 780M graphics. Designed with heavy processing power for resource-intensive applications, in technical computing, multimedia content creation, and discrete graphics, these processors can take on graphically demanding workloads like 3D rendering, video encoding and photo editing.

The new Ryzen PRO 8040 Series mobile processors are expected to be available from OEM partners including HP and Lenovo starting in Q2, 2024.

AMD Ryzen PRO 8000 Series Business Desktop Processors are the World’s First AI-Enabled Desktop Processor[ii]

For business professionals on desktops, AMD Ryzen PRO 8000 Series processors feature the first dedicated AI engine on select desktopprocessorstopower immersive AI experiences with incredible power and efficiency. With up to eight high-performance “Zen 4” cores on a leading 4nm process, the Ryzen PRO8000 series set a new standard for speed and power efficiency in daily business operations. Business desktops powered by AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G processors provide up to 47% uplift in performance and 3x better graphics performance in select tests compared to IntelCore i7 14700 processor.[iii]

Desktops equipped with AMD Ryzen PRO 8000 Series processors support DDR5 and PCIe® 4 for lightning-fast data transfer, smoother workflows, and quicker access to business-critical applications and data, as well as next-gen connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 available on select models.

Leading the series is the AMD Ryzen 8700G processor, which provides users with eight high-performance cores and 16 threads, 24MB of cache, and integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics. In competitive testing, the AMD Ryzen 8700G offered up to 19% better performance[iv]with less power consumption, providing professionals with the performance needed for every workload.[v]

The new Ryzen PRO 8000 Series Desktop processors are expected to be available in platforms from OEM partners HP and Lenovo, as well as from select channel partners starting in Q2, 2024.

AMD Ryzen™ PRO Technologies and Ryzen™ AI Empower Enterprises with a Multilayered Approach to Security and AI Capabilities

AMD PRO technologies provide users with enterprise-grade manageability features; a recent study by Principled Technologies shows managers can deploy AMD-powered laptops up to 41% faster than the competition’s laptops and manage them at scale with cloud-based tools such as Windows Autopilot. In addition, AMD PRO technologies offer a robust, multi-layered security approach embedded directly into the hardware, on the operating system, and at the system level. With extensive partner support, AMD PRO technologies help IT decision-makers exceed modern security requirements and gives users continuous protection against sophisticated attacks.

In addition, the AMD Ryzen PRO processors have a Microsoft Pluton security processor integrated[vi], which provides excellent protection from the chip to the cloud. This helps to safeguard user credentials, identities, personal data, and encryption keys on Windows 11 PCs.

By the end of 2024, over 150 AI-powered ISVs are expected to enable experiences on Ryzen AI. Business users can leverage Ryzen AI to create professional documents, correspondence, and business presentations from just a few bullet points, and summarize and respond to emails, freeing up valuable time during the day. Ryzen AI also enables users with a personal assistant to help with coding, collaborate with AI-powered tools, and enhance graphics and video with features such as sharpening and de-noising.

OEM Partners Launch Additional RyzenPRO 8040 Series-Powered Laptops and Ryzen PRO 8000 Series-Powered Desktops

AMD OEM partners including Lenovo are introducing more AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 and 8000 Series-powered laptops, mobile workstations and desktops with incredible power, performance, and AI-readiness for business users of all types. In addition, industry partner Microsoft is continuing to expand Microsoft Copilot features bringing more AI capabilities to Windows systems powered by AMD unlocking new features for expanded productivity, security and everyday business use.

At this year’s HP Amplify Partner Conference, HP announced a variety of commercial desktops, workstations and laptops including the powered by AMD PRO series processors. These systems include the HP EliteBook 805 Series G11 Notebook PCs, HP EliteBook 605 Series G11 Notebook PCs, HP ProBook 405 Series G11 Notebook PCs, HP Elite Small Form Factor 805 G9 Desktop PC, HP ZBook Power G11, and HP ZBook Firefly G11 powered by AMD Ryzen™ PRO 8000 or 8040 Series processors. HP and AMD are enhancing AI in both the present and future. By leveraging HP’s expertise in high-end workstation computing solutions with AMD’s cutting-edge technology, the collaboration aims to deliver AI readiness and AI creation.

“At HP, we’re continuing to spearhead a new era of personalized computing, working hand-in-hand with industry leaders like AMD to shape the future of technology,” said Guayente Sanmartin, SVP and Division President, Commercial Systems & Displays Solutions, HP Inc. “With our continued collaboration, we’re excited to deliver the latest HP Elite and Pro PCs, and Z by HP mobile workstations, that equip our customers with high-performance computing solutions designed to tackle AI workflows.”

Earlier this year, Lenovo announced the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 with AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 Series processors, and today the company expanded its desktop portfolio to include the ThinkCentre M75s Gen 5, the ThinkCentre M75q Gen 5 and the ThinkCentre M75t Gen 5, all equipped with AMD Ryzen PRO 8000 Series processors.

“The strong partnership between AMD and Lenovo enables us to deliver incredible cutting-edge technology to our customers,” said Sanjeev Menon, vice president and general manager, Worldwide Desktop Business in Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. “Our latest Lenovo ThinkCentre commercial desktop PCs powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 8000 Series Desktop Processors leverage AI to provide a superior level of performance and agility, while giving business users more choices to fit their needs. In fact, a recent Lenovo survey showed that nearly half of CIO respondents have a pressing need to integrate AI into their business operations, and these new ThinkCentre desktops will make AI for all possible.”

“At Microsoft, we are continuing to build on the momentum of AI PC adoption delivering more use cases and features designed to help the modern professional increase productivity,” said James Howell, general manager of Windows at Microsoft. “We are working hand in hand with AMD to further deliver optimized performance and security features on AMD Ryzen-powered Windows 11 desktops and mobile systems.”

Mumbai, 18th April 2024: D’Décor, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of soft furnishing fabrics has signed superstar Ranveer Singh to bring the new brand ‘Sansaar’ to the forefront. The new brand is set to transform the landscape of home décor marking a significant step towards conscious living, minimalism, and sustainability. Rooted in elegance, Sansaar’, each product in the collection reflects a conscious commitment to both style and sustainability, embodying a lifestyle of mindful living.

Sanjana Arora, Business Head of Sansaar by D’Décor, highlighted the brand’s innovative approach, saying, “We are honored to embark on this journey of ‘Sansaar’ with superstar Ranveer Singh joining the D’Decor family. D’Décor has been a category leader and continues to dress beautiful homes across the world. Fabrics under ‘Sansaar’ have been meticulously curated to embody the perfect balance of premium quality, minimalist design, and craftsmanship. Through ‘Sansaar’ and our association with Ranveer Singh, we are presenting a lifestyle choice to the modern consumer; one chosen to express care, consideration, and connection.”

Elaborating on this special association, Superstar, Ranveer Singh, the face of Sansaar, a D’Décor brand shared, “I’m thrilled to be part of the D’Décor family. Sansaar offers an exquisite collection, providing top-quality home furnishings that truly elevate any space. D’Décor continues to raise the bar and I look forward to our journey together!

“Launching Sansaar fills us with immense pride as we introduce a brand that not only epitomize elegance and creativity but also marks a strategic move in our business trajectory. Having Ranveer Singh as our brand ambassador further solidifies our communication on simple yet elegant living. We aim to cater to the evolving needs of consumers while reinforcing our commitment to innovation and conscious living. This launch not only expands our product portfolio but also strengthens our position in the home décor industry, setting new standards for excellence and mindful consumption.”, says Sanjay Arora, Managing Director at D’Décor.

“With Superstar Ranveer Singh as the face of Sansaar, we aim to create spaces that inspire, uplift, and reflect the essence of elegant living. Together with our esteemed team and an individual like him on-board, we are committed to shaping a future where every fabric tells a story of craftsmanship, mindful living and timeless beauty”, Sarah Arora, Creative Director of Sansaar.

Sansaar believes that a home is a culmination of meaningful choices where colors evoke memories, and each selection personifies love and comfort. Discover how every fabric, texture, and hue can transform your space into a sanctuary filled with warmth and cherished moments. The product portfolio of Sansaar will include Curtains, Upholstery .

18th April 2024 – Delhi, India – Agrimax Foods LLP, an ISO 9001:2015 food solutions company, is excited to announce its new brand, ‘Bake&Co.’ This brand is set to redefine the landscape of Millet-based baked products with its emphasis on health, nutrition, and unmatched taste. Bake&Co.’s launch is supported by the government’s PMFME scheme which aims to boost micro food enterprises across the country.

Agrimax Foods LLP incorporated with a vision to maximize the agricultural value chain adds value to farmers, processors and consumers. Agrimax Foods believes in directly sourcing the raw materials from the farmers, adding value at the processing stage and meeting the standards of the discerning audience.

Bake&Co. focusing on ‘Healthy Snacking’ offers a delicious range of healthy baked products, crafted to combine pleasure with wellness. The offerings include Millet Cookies and Indulgence Cookies. Millet Cookies cater to health-conscious consumers seeking gluten-free, sugar-free, and preservative-free options, made from wholesome ingredients like millets, oats, fruits, nuts, seeds, and natural jaggery. Meanwhile, Indulgence Cookies are perfect for those looking to treat themselves to luxurious, delights that do not compromise on health standards.

Shortly, Bake&Co. brand will focus on product extensions in Millet-based ready-to-eat snacks like savories, namkeen, breakfast cereals, energy cookies, protein-rich cookies diabetes cookies, etc. India’s millet-based packaged food market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2022-32 and is expected to reach US $91.1 mn by 2032* and Bake&Co. is ready to be a part of this exciting journey.

With a presence across India through D2C and ecommerce, Bake&Co., would be present in select retail outlets, vending machines, and retail chains across metro cities. Going forward, the brand has plans to export to countries where Millet-based value-added products are in high demand.

The establishment of Bake&Co.’s manufacturing unit, situated at Gautam Buddha Nagar, is facilitated by the PMFME scheme, under which Agrimax Foods received significant support including a subsidy of Rs. 10 lakhs. Ms. Shivani Tomar, District Horticulture Officer (DHO), Department of Horticulture and Food Processing, Gautam Buddha Nagar, commented on the scheme’s impact, “The PMFME scheme is designed to empower and elevate local food enterprises. We are thrilled to see Agrimax Foods leverage this opportunity to create a brand like Bake&Co. that prioritizes health and sustainability. Their success is a testament to the scheme’s objective of nurturing enterprises that contribute meaningfully to our economy and the health of our citizens.”

Monica Kohli Srivastava, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Strategist, Agrimax Foods LLP, alluded, “The PMFME scheme has been instrumental in empowering us to realize our vision, providing not only financial assistance but also fostering an ecosystem conducive to growth and innovation in India.”

Monica further added, “We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished with Bake&Co., not only are we offering products that are kind to the body, but we’re also contributing to a more sustainable and responsible food industry. We’re excited to share our passion for premium, healthy baked goods with our customers.”

Bangalore, 18th April 2024: Aditya Birla Group’s flagship diversified financial services conglomerate, Aditya Birla Capital (“ABC”) has embarked on a journey of transformation, charting strong growth over the past 2 years. Building on this momentum, Aditya Birla Capital announced the launch of its omnichannel D2C platform ABCD making “Everything Finance as Simple as ABCD”. Through this platform, ABC targets to add 30 million new users over the next 3 years. The launch marks a pivotal moment in its ambitious journey to drive growth and leadership and become a full-stack financial services provider.

Announcing the launch of the platform, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman Aditya Birla Group said, “Our financial services business, Aditya Birla Capital, is now one of the fastest growing businesses within the group and has emerged as a key growth engine. I see this as a ‘coming of age’ moment for Aditya Birla Capital. In the arc of Aditya Birla Capital’s strong and steady progress, the ABCD D2C platform is a positive stride towards accelerated growth and taking a leadership position in the financial services space. I am confident, that this platform will serve as a growth catalyst across the ABC and ABG ecosystem, and the interplay between the financial services stack and the Group’s diverse businesses will foster a win-win synergy for superior product innovation and unique value creation for all stakeholders.”

Ms. Vishakha Mulye, CEO, Aditya Birla Capital Limited said, “At Aditya Birla Capital, we are guided by the ‘One ABC One P&L,’ approach, anchored on the principles of ‘One Customer,’ ‘One Experience,’ and ‘One Team’. This has played a vital role in driving quality and profitable growth across our businesses and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. Our consistent commitment to digital reinvention and reimagining customer experiences is reflected in our omnichannel architecture which gives customers the complete flexibility to interact with us through their channels of choice. In line with this vision, we formed ABCD to build the omnichannel layer that will help us acquire customers digitally at scale and meet all their financial needs through a unified digital-first platform.”

Backed by scalable infrastructure, user-friendly and intuitive interface, and robust functionalities, the platform offers a simple and differentiated experience across all touch points including a mobile app, website, branches, and virtual engagement channel. Guided by a Maximum Viable Product approach, the ABCD D2C platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of 22 products and services, including facilities of a payment platform – such as UPI, bill payment, and online recharges, with financial services like loans, insurance, and investments along with comprehensive personal finance tracking such as ‘My Track’ among others. The platform also features ABCD’s own stack of products such as Portfolio Consolidator, Spend Analyzer, Digital Health Assessment among others, and Payment solutions to address the diverse needs of customers through a single platform.

With features like multi-account payment, multi-mode receipt, and spend analysis tools, ABCD is set to redefine the digital financial experience. The platform has been built in a record time of 12 months, which is among the fastest in the Indian financial services sector. It is a culmination of 114,000+ development hours, 36,000+ design hours, 1,000+ APIs, and 5,000+ screens. The app is available on Android and iOS platforms. This platform is housed under Aditya Birla Capital Digital Limited (“ABCDL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (“ABCL”).

Over the last 2 years, Aditya Birla Capital has achieved significant milestones, signaling robust growth and profitability across businesses. The NBFC AUM has grown by about two times to over Rs 1 lakh crores, becoming the fourth largest diversified NBFC in the country. The housing finance loan portfolio has also witnessed an accelerated growth of 27% year-on-year, as of December 31, 2023. The health insurance business has grown at a CAGR of 43% over the past 2 years, becoming the fastest-growing Standalone Health Insurance player in the market. The total premium of life insurance business stood at Rs 11,101 crores in the first 9 months of FY2024. The average AUM of the AMC business was Rs 3.11 lakh crores, in the third quarter of FY2024.

With this, ABCL delivered strong growth with consolidated revenue growing by 22% year-on-year to Rs 23,566 crores and consolidated PAT growing by 44% year-on-year to Rs 2,090 crores in the first 9 months of FY2024. In terms of physical presence, ABCL has 1,462 branches across the country, with over 500 branches added in the last 2 years. In line with its One ABC approach, about 762 co-located branches across 218 locations were also set up to service customers seamlessly under one roof.

Mumbai, 18th April 2024: Savsol Lubricants, a leading player in automotive and industrial lubricants, today announced the launch of a pioneering lubricants range with cutting-edge technology– Savsol Ester 5 – that is set to transform its product lines and the lubricants market.

Alongside this significant event, Savsol Lubricants announced it had signed Bollywood youthiconSidharth Malhotra as Brand Ambassador. With this strategic move, the company aims to enhance its brand visibility and reach and forge a stronger bond with customers and consumers. The partnership with Sidharth marks an important milestone in the journey to introduce its most advanced range of products under the Savsol Ester 5 brand name.

Savita Oil Technologies Ltd., Chairman and MD Gautam N. Mehra said, “We are thrilled to unveilourpath-breaking Ester Fluid technology,with a range of Ester products, that will set new benchmarks in the lubricants industry. With Sidharth Malhotra onboard, we are poised to achieve new heights of excellence and continue to deliver exceptional products and experiences for our customers.”

“Our commitment to innovation compels us to constantly push boundaries and redefine industry standards. Savsol Ester 5 is a range with revolutionary lubricant technology containing Esters that underscores our dedication to delivering exceptional products that cater to the evolving needs of our customers. After years of R&D efforts we are proud to be able to deliver this advanced chemistry across a product range, optimized for the everyday commuter” said Sidharth G. Mehra, Executive Director, Savita Oil Technologies Ltd.

On his appointment as Brand Ambassador, actor Sidharth Malhotra remarked, “I am delighted to partner with Savsol Lubricants and further its commitment to offering consumers a distinctive automotive driving experience. The collaboration with an innovative brand such as Savsol aligns with my pursuit of excellence, and I look forward to embarking on this journey together.”

The partnership with the celebrated actor is a reflection of Savsol’s forward-thinking vision rooted in innovation and technology. With Sidharth Malhotra as its brand ambassador, Savsol aims to extend its reach to a broader audience, while consolidating its reputation as the preferred choice for cutting-edge lubricants and services.

Hyderabad 18th April 2024: The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to higher Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service. Also simply referred to as the UPSC examination, it is conducted in three phases – a preliminary examination consisting of two objective-type papers (General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II also popularly known as Civil Service Aptitude Test or CSAT), and a main examination consisting of nine papers of conventional (essay) type, in which two papers are qualifying and only marks of seven are counted followed by a personality test (interview). A successful candidate sits for 32 hours of examination during the complete process.

Speaking on occasion Mr. Krishna Singh (Branch head VISIONIAS- South Region) We are conducting a seminar on UPSC preparation, and strategy by our student who secured All India Rank 780 and 899 on 16 April 2024 from 04:30 pm at VISIONIAS, SM Plaza, RTC X Roads, Beside Sudarshan 35 mm. Your presence is highly valuable.

MULAGANI UDAYA KRISHNA REDDY who secured All India Rank-780th and KESARAPU MEENA who secured All India Rank-899th are Students of VISIONIAS Hyderabad center.

Mumbai, India, 18th April 2024 – Birla Open Minds Education Pvt Ltd, a leading educational institution that provides a comprehensive solution for children’s learning needs from early childhood to K–12 schooling collaborates with CricKingdom India Pvt. Ltd. to enhance its cricket training programs by opening the CricKingdom Cricket Academy at the school. With this endeavor, they intend to change cricket coaching and create an environment that will support the future growth of upcoming cricket players.

The collaboration between CricKingdom Cricket Academy and Birla Open Minds School is to promote cricket to the grassroots and create a roadmap for the development program. The partnership focuses on providing regular, uniform, and efficient coaching to maximize results for prospective cricket players.

Mr. Nirvaan Birla, MD, Birla Open Minds Education Pvt Ltd expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “Through this alliance, we aim to provide unparalleled opportunities for cricket enthusiasts at Birla Open Minds School to improve their skills and passion for the sport. Together, we will develop a nurturing environment where every student can thrive, both on and off the field. Our partnership with CricKingdom is a testament to our dedication to encouraging sportsmanship, giving kids the tools they need to realize their full potential.”

Bringing a team of sports professionals with national and international track records, CricKingdom India Pvt. Ltd. offers a plethora of experience and expertise to the table. The partnership’s importance was underlined by Indian cricket legend and brand ambassador Rohit Sharma, who stated, “We are a group of professional athletes with both national and international accomplishments. Our goal is to provide the best results for our clients by institutionalising sports coaching and making it reliable, uniform, and consistent. This partnership will provide young cricket players worldwide with a platform to develop, practice, and demonstrate their skills by offering them top-notch solutions for everything associated with the game, including coaching and tournament participation.”

Parag Dahiwal, of CricKingdom, said, “To develop students’ confidence and competence on and off the pitch, the CricKingdom Cricket Academy at Birla Open Minds School offers a thorough curriculum that guarantees our students are studying the strategies used by professional cricket players. Apart from the traditional coaching programs, the partnership would involve various endeavors such as fee exemptions for impoverished kids, specialised camps, and exchange programs. The academy also intends to encourage women’s cricket by providing free and discounted lessons for female students.”

With an eye towards the future, Birla Open Minds School and CricKingdom are dedicated to raising cricket awareness around the world. Their objective is to do this in a comprehensive, methodical manner, encompassing Tier 1, 2, 3, and 4 cities in India.

Mumbai, 18th April 2024 IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions, has extended the deadline for its two-year Executive MBA Programme 2024-2026 until April 30th, 2024. The Programme fosters innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities across diverse business sectors. Additionally, it aims to cultivate strong leadership skills necessary for effectively managing teams and organizations.

The Executive MBA course has been designed in a blended format specifically tailored for working professionals, offering a unique opportunity for individuals with a minimum of 50% graduation marks and at least 3 years of professional experience. Live sessions conducted by faculty aim to encourage interactive experiential learning among participants. The program is available both online via a high-definition, video conference-based virtual classroom (VCR) platform, as well as offline. It is particularly beneficial for those with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and those seeking to capitalize on various Government of India initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and Start-up India.

Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur informed, “The goal of the Executive MBA Programme is to help the participants enhance their entrepreneurial skills and strategies, to activate their personal development, to take organizations to the next level, and emerge as responsible leaders The uniqueness of this Programme lies in its cutting-edge curriculum to build leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset, and specialization in forthcoming areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, responsible leadership, data analytics and corporate entrepreneurship, among others. The entire course structure is to make the Programme contemporary and relevant.”

Eligibility:

The candidate must hold:

• · Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.
• 3 Years of Managerial / Entrepreneurial / Professional Experience.

Admission Process:

• · Shortlisting based on the Selection Criteria and Personal Interview (PI) Round
• · Final Merit List will be prepared based on Candidate’s Overall Performance in PI, Academic Qualifications and Work Experience.
• · Submission of “No Objection Certificate”/ “Consent letter” from the employer.

Key Information:

Application Deadline for Executive MBA Programme: April 30, 2024

Cathay Cargo congratulates Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for once again being named the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2023, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI). As the city’s home carrier for 77 years and the largest cargo operator at HKIA, Cathay Cargo is proud to be part of this success story.

Cathay’s Director Cargo Tom Owen said: “Hong Kong once again being named number one in the world for air cargo is a testament to the resilience, innovation, and collaboration of the Hong Kong air cargo community. With its world-leading infrastructure, expertise, and capabilities, supported by the increased development of intermodal connectivity within the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong continues to be at the forefront of the global air cargo industry.

“Cathay’s ongoing investments in our passenger and freighter fleets, our extensive cargo network, cargo facilities, and our digital and sustainability capabilities to meet the evolving needs of cargo customers, are a reflection of our deep confidence in the long-term future of the Hong Kong air cargo logistics hub. We certainly don’t take Hong Kong’s air cargo success for granted, and remain committed to continuing to work together with the Transport and Logistics Bureau, Civil Aviation Department, Airport Authority Hong Kong, all sectors in the air cargo industry, and countless other important stakeholders to continue to grow Hong Kong further as the world’s leading air cargo hub, and the premier air cargo gateway connecting the Chinese Mainland with the rest of the world.”

Last month, Hong Kong International Airport and Cathay Cargo hosted the IATA World Cargo Symposium, one of the air cargo industry’s largest and most prestigious annual events, for the first time. The event achieved record attendance for an IATA event, and Cathay Cargo as the event’s host airline was proud to have the opportunity to showcase everything that makes the Hong Kong air cargo logistics hub truly best-in-class.

Cathay Cargo operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 747 freighter aircraft and also carries cargo in the bellies of the Cathay Group’s more than 190 passenger aircraft. In December 2023, it announced the purchase of six new state-of-the-art Airbus A350F freighters and secured the right to acquire 20 additional aircraft in the future.