Archives May 2024

Mumbai, India, 11th May 2024: Sleepwell, India’s leading and most trusted mattress brand has created a special ode to moms who lose their sleep in the pursuit of raising their child, but do it all with a smile on their face. The campaign titled #SleeplessMoms narrates the story of the unsung efforts of mothers and ignorance of their sacrifice and resilience.

The campaign idea germinated from the findings of a survey called the Indian Sleep Disorders Association where it was revealed that on average, Indian mothers get 1-2 hours less sleep per night compared to their non-parent counterparts. This staggering statistic sheds light on the reality of sleep deprivation in our society and its impact on maternal well-being. It also takes a toll on their cognitive abilities where another research from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences found that sleep-deprived mothers experience a 20% decrease in cognitive function.

Sleepwell took to its social media platforms to spread awareness about these concerning statistics with thought-provoking creatives and questions to not just spread awareness but also question the biases of the audience. The brand believes that caring for mothers goes beyond a single day of celebration and it is a commitment rooted in compassion and understanding.

Vinod Idli Cooker: Make breakfast special with our versatile Idli Cooker. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, it’s designed to easily whip up fluffy idlis, delectable dhoklas, and savory patras. Breakfast will always be a delight with its innovative SAS bottom ensuring uniform heat distribution.

Vinod Zest Ceramica Kadhai: Elevate her cooking experience with our Ceramica Kadhai. Crafted from 100% mineral ceramic, it offers a stick-free surface that’s a breeze to clean. Let her explore flavors effortlessly, knowing that our kadhai is compatible with both gas and induction cooktops.

Vinod Zest Ceramica Tawa: For the queen of dosas and rotis, our Ceramica Tawa is the perfect companion. Crafted with heat-resistant handles and 100% mineral ceramic, it promises evenly cooked delicacies every time. Let her culinary creations shine on any cooktop, be it gas or induction.

Vinod Zest Ceramica Frypan: Make stir-fries and sautés a breeze with our Ceramica Frypan. With its non-stick ceramic surface and induction-friendly design, it’s a must-have for every kitchen. Let her whip up delicious meals without worrying about cleanup.

Vinod Platinum Triply Stainless Steel Combo Set: Give her the gift of culinary excellence with our Triply Stainless Steel Combo Set. Featuring a triple-layer construction and SAS technology, it ensures even heat distribution for perfect results every time. From simmering soups to searing steaks, this set has her covered.

This Mother’s Day, show your appreciation for the culinary genius in your life with Vinod Cookware. Let’s celebrate the love, warmth, and delicious memories that moms bring to our tables every day.

Mumbai, 11th May 2024 AI Squared, a leading technology provider for integrating information into web-based business applications, announces its acquisition of the world’s number one open-source Reverse ETL (rETL) company, Multiwoven. With this acquisition, AI Squared furthers its commitment to helping organizations simplify the movement of data and AI insights into business applications.

The acquisition of Multiwoven comes less than two weeks after AI Squared’s nearly $14 million Series A funding round, which was led by ANSA Capital and NEA. Making the acquisition so quickly after announcing this funding is a signal to the industry that AI Squared will continue to make bold decisions that enable organizations to augment business workflows with robust information.

Reverse ETL is the process of taking organized data from a data warehouse and moving it into applications and tools that businesses use daily, such as sales, marketing, and advertising platforms. AI Squared will be incorporating Multiwoven’s rETL capabilities into its existing enterprise offering to help organizations more efficiently integrate robust data and AI insights into business applications.

Along with integrating Multiwoven’s technology into its enterprise platform, AI Squared will proudly continue to support the active development of Multiwoven’s open-source technology, which has the fastest-growing Connector ecosystem driven by the open-source community. This commitment to supporting Multiwoven as an open-source project signifies AI Squared’s recognition of the critical role that open-source plays in driving technological innovation.

The Multiwoven team joins AI Squared as part of the acquisition, with Multiwoven’s founders assuming leadership roles at the company. Sujoy Golan will now serve as AI Squared’s Chief Product Officer, Nagendra Dhanakeerthi will serve as Chief Technology Officer, and Subin Thattaparambil will serve as SVP of Engineering.

“From my experiences as a data-science executive at the National Security Agency and as an early employee at Databricks, I recognize and respect the critical role that the open-source community plays in fueling innovation,” says Benjamin Harvey, Ph.D., AI Squared’s founder and CEO. “Now as a singular organization, AI Squared and Multiwoven will continue to lead the way in open-source rETL, while simultaneously bringing critical data-movement functionality to our customers.”

“We created Multiwoven to solve the significant complexities around integrations and data movement that data teams grapple with when trying to use their customer warehouse data for their business tools. With our new combined team, we will be able to accelerate the development and growth of Multiwoven open-source, which will remain free to use. We are also excited to now introduce advanced capabilities to activate AI/ML data, together with AI Squared,” says Sujoy Golan, Multiwoven’s Co-founder and CEO.

The Multiwoven team brings exciting innovations around data activation and data integration to the forefront at AI Squared. To learn more about the advancements that the Multiwoven acquisition is enabling at AI Squared, visit AI Squared’s website.

BENGALURU, India – 11th May 2024. CrowdStrike announced that CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM now supports the largest ecosystem of ISV data sources of any pure-play cybersecurity vendor. Data from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloudflare, Cribl, ExtraHop, Okta, Rubrik, Zscaler, and over 500 security and IT leaders can be seamlessly integrated with Falcon platform data, threat intelligence, AI and workflow automation to power the AI-native SOC and provide security teams with the centralized insights they need to stop breaches faster than ever before.

Security operations are a data problem. The growing number of security and IT solutions in enterprise environments makes it increasingly difficult to solve. Multiple agents, disparate consoles, and piecemeal workflows create data silos that require excess human integration and operational investment. Legacy SIEMs attempted to stitch data together, serving as point-in-time relief from a chronic problem. In today’s AI-powered enterprise, the legacy SIEM is no longer effective, creating blind spots, prolonging investigations, and preventing security teams from matching adversary speeds. Legacy data schemas complicate ingesting ever-expanding data sources. Running modern security and IT operations requires a fundamentally different AI platform approach to ingestion, analytics, and response orchestration. Most importantly, it requires the foundational ecosystem of data content from the tools used by enterprises across the globe.

The CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM ISV ecosystem allows security teams to seamlessly ingest, retain, search, and analyze data from over 500 sources. This, combined with Falcon data, threat intelligence, AI, and workflow automation, advances the AI-native SOC and provides security teams with unmatched speed and accuracy to stop breaches.

“CrowdStrike’s customer base, more than 500 supported integrations and diverse partner base creates unparalleled data gravity, putting us in the driver’s seat to create and lead the next-gen SIEM market,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer, CrowdStrike. “The AI-powered Falcon XDR platform – which welcomes third-party data – differentiates our approach. Together with our hundreds of ISV partners, we’re revolutionizing SIEM, combining an AI-native platform approach with the diverse data sources sought by the enterprise. The ability to bring any data in, instantly gain insight and automate orchestrated responses is the next-gen SIEM game changer today’s enterprises need.”

500+ data sources. Faster detection and response.
Falcon Next-Gen SIEM is open to supporting over 500 ISV data sources with integrations available through the CrowdStrike Marketplace and CrowdStrike Github. Historical and real-time data is correlated and enriched with massive amounts of Falcon data, threat intelligence, AI, and workflow automation to provide security teams with the most comprehensive understanding of threat activity across environments and rapidly respond. The CrowdStrike ecosystem includes security and IT leaders spanning cloud, web, email, identity, network, OT, and IT operations, including:

• · AI Computing: Intel, NVIDIA
• · Asset Management/Patch Management: Adaptiva, InfoSec Global, JumpCloud, Sevco Security
• · Cloud/Infrastructure: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Citrix, Dell, Docker, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Nutanix, Red Hat, VMware
• · Compliance, Policy and Risk Management: Cado Security, Discern Security, DTEX Systems, Elevate Security, Vanta, X-Analytics
• · Data Protection: appNovi, Concentric AI, Forcepoint
• · Data Security/Data Management: Cohesity, Dell EMC Data Domain, Rubrik, Tausight, Veritas
• · DevOps: GitHub, Red Hat Ansible, Salt, Terraform by HashiCorp
• · DNS/DHCP: Infoblox, Microsoft DNS/DHCP
• · Email Security: Abnormal Security, Egress, Menlo Security, Mimecast, Perception Point, Proofpoint
• · Enterprise Browser: Google Chrome Enterprise, Island, Talon by Palo Alto Networks
• · Firewall/Network: Akamai Technologies, Axiomatics, Check Point Software, Cisco, F5 Networks, Fortinet, HPE Aruba Networking, Imperva, InfoExpress, Juniper Networks, Netgate, Palo Alto Networks, Trellix
• · Identity/SSO: 1Password, Aembit, Beyond Identity, Cisco Duo, Cyberark, ForgeRock, Microsoft 365, Okta, OneIdentity, Ping Identity, Rezonate, StrongDM, TruU, Veza Technologies
• · IT/OT: Armis, Asimily, Claroty, Dragos, Nozomi, Ordr, ServiceNow, Zoom
• · Microsegmentation: Akamai, ForeScout, TrueFort
• · Mobile Security/Device Management: Ivanti, Lookout
• · NDR/CDR: Arista Networks, Corelight, Darktrace, ExtraHop, Gigamon, IronNet, Lumu, ThreatWarrior, Vectra AI
• · Observability and Data Management: Chronosphere, Cribl, IBM Instana Observability
• · Operating Systems: Apple MacOS, Google Chrome, Linux, Microsoft Windows
• · SaaS/Application Security: Adaptive Shield, Airlock, AppOmni, Dazz, DoControl, Grip Security, Legit Security, Obsidian Security, Robust Intelligence, SafeGuard Cyber, Valence Security
• · Security Awareness Training and Testing: KnowBe4, Prelude Security, Proofpoint, Right-Hand Cybersecurity
• · SSE/Web: Apache HTTP Server, Axis Security, Broadcom Edge SWG, Cloudflare, HAProxy, iboss, Netskope, NGINX, Skyhigh Security, Squid Proxy, Technopath PowerApp, Zscaler
• · Threat Intelligence: Centripetal, Cybersixgill, Cyware, DomainTools, Intsights, IPQualityScore, MixMode, OPSWAT, SecurityScorecard, SnapAttack, ThreatQuotient, Tidal Cyber, VirusTotal
• · Vulnerability Management: Cisco Vulnerability Management, NopSec, RevealD, Safe Security, Silk Security (Armis), Vulcan Cyber

Supporting Quotes

• “As modern attacks increase in complexity and sophistication, CISOs need increased visibility and control across their organization’s environment to level the playing field for defenders,” said John Graham-Cumming, chief technology officer, of Cloudflare. “The integration of Cloudflare’s robust zero trust capabilities, alongside CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, allows organizations to gain a more holistic view of the threat landscape and take action to mitigate both internal and external risks posed by today’s security challenges.”
• “We’re partnering with CrowdStrike to help customers modernize their SOC and supercharge their SIEM. Put, we’re giving teams a single, unified view of their entire attack surface,” said Zac Kilpatrick, vice president of global channels and GTM alliances, Cribl. “Our efforts with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM bring choice, control, and flexibility to the way organizations handle data. That way, they can make better decisions, faster.”

“With CrowdStrike, we’re setting the standard in data security,” said Mike Tornincasa, chief business officer, Rubrik. “Our integration with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM helps customers move away from legacy systems to an AI-native platform approach to more effectively secure the enterprise.”

“Zscaler and CrowdStrike offer true best-of-breed zero trust solutions that extend from endpoint to cloud that no other security platform can. We are extending this partnership further to drive improved threat detection and reduce complexity in security operations,” said Punit Minocha, executive vice president, business and corporate development, Zscaler. “Our collaboration with CrowdStrike and integration with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM is a testament to our joint commitment to providing SOC teams with the data and technology they need to stop threats.”

Falcon Next-Gen SIEM is generally available. For more information:

• · Get a demo at RSA, booth #N-6144
• · Register for the virtual AI-Native SOC Summit
• · Visit the Falcon Next-Gen SIEM page or request a free virtual test drive
• · Visit the Falcon Next-Gen SIEM partner page.

Pune, 11th May 2024 The Sports Committee of the Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership and Excellence (Lexicon MILE) successfully orchestrated the ‘Bids and Blitz’ auction for Lexicon Premier League. This innovative event, guided by Ms. Kavita Pareek, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Anshuman Magar, Assistant Professor at Lexicon MILE, heralded a new era in sportsmanship and leadership development. Students and mentors actively participated in strategic bidding to assemble competitive cricket teams for the upcoming tournament.

Mr. Nasir Shaikh, Group Chief Executive Officer, The Lexicon Group of Institutes, Educrack, & EasyRecruit+, stated, “The Bids and Blitz auction activity is a masterclass in experiential learning. This immersive event perfectly embodies Lexicon MILE’s ‘learning by doing’ philosophy, plunging students into a real-world simulation where they grapple with the challenges encountered by entrepreneurs and business leaders. It serves as a crucible for refining their decision-making abilities under pressure, fostering negotiation tactics, and honing their financial acumen.”

The auction event, reminiscent of the IPL auction format, witnessed the participation of six teams, each entrusted with a set budget of 60 lakh. The challenge was to strategically bid for players to form a competitive squad of 7 members, comprising 6 players and 1 mentor. Noteworthy was the mandate for each team to include a minimum of 2 female players in their lineup, emphasizing inclusivity and gender equality in sports.

A totalof 42 players were successfully auctioned during the exhilarating event, marked by enthusiastic bidding and strategic acquisitions by the participating teams. The auction process was intense and competitive, with teams battling it out for established stars and promising talents, all aiming to build a winning combination.

Dr. Manju Punia Chopra, Director – PGDM, Lexicon MILE, stated, “The Bids and Blitz auction activityis abrilliant initiative in which students weren’t passive observers; they were active participants, grappling with challenges of budgeting, talent evaluation, and team building. Thisinvolvement fostered teamwork, critical thinking, and a competitive spirit in the students, which are the hallmarks of tomorrow’s business leaders.”

Lexicon MILE Bids and Blitz auction activity for Lexicon Premier League concluded on a high note, effectively showcasing strategic thinking and a spirit of robust competition among the students and mentors of Lexicon MILE. The event served as a practical experience for students, equipping them with valuable real-world concepts. Lexicon MILE continues to champion a culture of excellence and innovation, reflecting its commitment to shaping future leaders through holistic education.

Bangalore,11th May 2024 RAK Ceramics, a global leader in ceramics, has unveiled its cutting-edge, spacious 8500-square-foot Experience Centre in Bengaluru, which makes it one of the biggest spaces in Karnataka. This unique space, inaugurated by Anil K Beejawat, CEO of RAK Ceramics India, is not just a showroom but a hub of innovation and inspiration. It redefines how customers interact with premium design solutions, offering a truly immersive experience.

The Experience Centre is a complete tile lifestyle center and a testament to RAK Ceramics’ unwavering commitment to innovation and quality craftsmanship. It follows the aesthetic look and guidelines of international standards and proudly showcases RAK’s flagship offering, Luce, a translucent tile masterpiece meticulously crafted using unique and high-quality clays and feldspars. Its exceptional features, including a pure white body and advanced ink development, set it apart in the market.

Spanning an impressive 8500 square feet, the Experience Centre in Bangalore’s prime locality offers visitors proper parking facilities anda comprehensive journey through RAK Ceramics’ extensive product range. The showroom showcases the brand’s offerings, from Barefoot tiles to Sanitary ware, an extensive product range of SUT tiles (Super utility tiles), faucets, and kitchen sinks. It also features a display center for German-made KLUDI and UAE-madeKLUDI RAK products, enhancing the customer experience with world-class fittings.

Speaking about this, Anil K Beejawat, CEO of RAK Ceramics India, said, “With this one-of-a-kind Experience Centre in Bengaluru, we are showcasing products and inviting customers into a world of innovation and inspiration. At RAK Ceramics, we believe in pushing boundaries, and this Centre is a testament to our commitment to revolutionizing interior design. We look forward to welcoming visitors and empowering them to realize their design dreams.”
RAK Ceramics’ rich legacy of excellence extends beyond its products to its involvement in prestigious projects across India and beyond. The brand’s recent endeavors include the Ayodhya project’s pilgrim facility, further solidifying the brand’s reputation for quality and reliability. From iconic landmarks like the Kashi Vishwanath temple complex to vital infrastructure such as airports and educational institutions, RAK Ceramics has been a trusted partner in shaping India’s landscape.

With cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in Samalkot, Andhra Pradesh, and joint venture plants in Morbi, Gujarat, RAK Ceramics is poised for continued growth and innovation. The company’s global footprint encompasses renowned projects such as Wembley Stadium, Atlantis—The Palm, and the Burj Khalifa, underscoring its status as one of the largest ceramic brands worldwide.

Looking ahead, RAK Ceramics remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering excellence and forging new partnerships that redefine interior design standards and architectural innovation. Our unwavering dedication to quality and innovation is what sets us apart in the industry.

Hyderabad, May 10th, 2024….108 Jains who fasted by eating alternative day for the past one year broke their fasting by consuming sugar cane juice today at Dadawadi Jain Temple at Karwan.

Some of the people who fasted were as old as 86 years done young were just 19

It had more women than men. Some of them have fasted for 35 years.

The ceremony is called Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav. It kicked off yesterday and concluded today.

Earlier all these 208 Jain’s drawn from across India, including 32 from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were ceremoniously taken in 25 well-decorated chariots in a km-long procession from Saibaba Temple in Gudi Malkapur to Dadawadi Jain Temple Karawan.

Vimlabhai Kochar from Nashik has been fasting by eating alternative day for the past 35 years. Kantha Bhai has been fasting for 16 years. Ugam Bhai Gandhi is an 81-year-old woman who has been fasting for the past 24 years. Kishore Golechs from Secunderabad who is into the cycling business has been fasting for 24 years. Sangeetha Kothari, a 52 years old woman has been fasting for the past 7 years.

Sunitha Vinod, 52 from Nashik has done first time. Krishi Bandari, a 19-year-old girl from Hyderabad has done fasting a second time. Says, that fasting has taught her to exercise control on anything we do excessively. It has also taught me a very good discipline in life.

Mahendra Lunwath from Hyderabad who has been fasting for 20 years said it is mind control over food. I decided in mind and I never had any problem in fasting. He urged youngsters and first-timers to start fasting at least once a week. In an era where food is available at the click of a mouse from food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato, fasting is the only way forward to exercise control over food. We are what we eat. Obesity is on the rise. The best way is to fast at least once a week he said

The fast-breaking ceremony was organized under the guidance of Jain Guru Dr Samkit Muni Ji and two other Jain Monks.

On this day about 2000 Jains from across India such as Nashik, Pune, Jodhpur, Karnataka, and Chennai, and Hyderabad participated

108 Jain’s ended their year-long alternate fasting with sugar cane juice disclosed Swarupchand Kothari, Gautam Chand Dank, Sajjan Gandhi, Annaraj Bafna, and Vinod Kimtee, the office bearers of the organising body.

In Jainism, Akshaya Tritiya is important as it commemorates the first Tirthankara, Rishab dev Bhagwan, ending his one-year asceticism(severe self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence) by consuming sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands. Some Jains refer to the festival as Akashya Tritiya Parna Mahotsav. The ascetic practices include simple living, begging, fasting, and ethical practices such as humility, compassion, meditation, patience, and prayer. Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav brings to an end to such a year-long strict self-discipline.

Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav was organized by Shri Vardhaman Sthanakvasi Jain Shravak Sangh, Greater Hyderabad

Bengaluru May 10th, 2024: SML India and 3AI Holding Limited, today announced the launch of *‘Hanooman’, India’s homegrown largest multilingual and most affordable GenAI platform in 98 global languages, including 12 Indian languages, to build a GenAI ecosystem for India by leveraging the country’s diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.

Derived from the name of Lord Hanuman, it symbolizes the platform’s commitment to using the power of GenAI for the greater good. Hanooman, with all his knowledge, power, and strength always served Ram loyally and we want Hanooman to bring the same GenAI power to humanity. Hanooman has been developed by SML India in partnership with 3AI Holding. The platform aims to reach 200 million users within its first year of launch.

As part of the launch, SML India announced its partnership with leading technology stalwarts and innovators like HP, NASSCOM, and Yotta. Through the partnership, Yotta will provide GPU cloud infrastructure to bolster SML India’s operations. Additionally, SML India’s partnership with NASSCOM is aimed at several initiatives, like supporting AI startups, fostering fintech innovation, engaging with 3000 colleges, and participating in research programs.

The company has also collaborated with the Government of Telangana and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), to facilitate seamless translation between English and Telugu, enhancing accessibility and understanding of crucial documents like court orders.

These strategic partnerships with leading tech players and government bodies signify a monumental leap forward in India’s GenAI landscape, and underscoring Hanooman’s capabilities and commitment to delivering innovative solutions to businesses and individuals alike.

The 12 Indian languages that the web and app are currently available in include Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Sindhi. Additionally, Hanooman will support a host of global languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, and 80 other languages worldwide.

Powered by 3AI Holding’s cutting-edge technology, it combines specialized LLMs built with a dynamic integration synthesis matrix to deliver clear, adaptive insights and transform complex data into actionable intelligence effortlessly. It is presently accessible in its free version, with the premium subscription plan to be launched later this year. Along with its exceptional translation capabilities, Hanooman’s versatile features can handle everything from a casual chat to offering professional advice, as well as perform complex technical tasks like coding and tutoring.

With integration-ready pipelines seamlessly integrating into existing products, Hanooman aims to cater to four sectors, including healthcare, governance, financial services, and education. Hanooman is set to offer an open-source alternative to commercially accessible Large Language Models (LLMs) while providing a closed-source model tailored for enterprises in need of on-premise solutions.

Dr. Vishnu Vardhan, Co-Founder & CEO, SML India, said, “Hanooman represents a new era of AI innovation in India. With its launch, we aim to impact the lives of 200 million users within the first year alone. 80 % of Indians can’t use English, hence, Hanooman’s capabilities to support Indian languages will bring Gen AI to the reach of everyone in India and open massive opportunities for companies and startups bringing Gen AI products to the market.

We envision Hanooman not only as a technological marvel but also as a catalyst for societal change. We see Hanooman as a cornerstone of India’s economic future, unlocking the vast potential of GenAI to drive innovation, productivity, and prosperity across various sectors.”

Arjun Prasad, Managing Director of 3AI Holding, said, “Our mission is clear: to ensure that AI is not just a privilege for a few, but a tool accessible to every Indian. Hanooman embodies this commitment of democratising access to cutting-edge technology to every Indian. What sets Hanooman apart is that it is built in India, built for India, and stored in India (data). Through our strategic partnership with SML India, we strive to cater to a diverse spectrum of users, making AI inclusive and available to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity or location. We strongly believe that by empowering individuals with GenAI, we can unlock unprecedented opportunities for innovation, thereby contributing to the growth of the country.”

The strategic partnership between SML India and 3AI Holding reflects a commitment to the fundamental mission of ‘AI for All.’ By jointly owning Hanooman, both the entities are dedicated to democratizing the GenAI space and bridging the gap between urban and rural India. The platform’s launch marks a significant milestone in India’s AI journey, positioning the country as a global leader in AI adoption and innovation.

Hanooman is now available for download in India and can be accessed through the web and mobile application for Android users on the Play Store.

The forthcoming IOS app will soon be available for download on the App Store

Bengaluru, 9th May 2024: VST Tillers Tractors Limited (VST), India’s leading farm equipment manufacturer, today announced their annual financial results for the year ended March 31, 2024.

For the financial year 2024, VST achieved the highest-ever net profit of Rs 121.51 Cr, a surge by 32% compared to Rs 92.36 Cr of the previous year. Companies’ Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization (EBITDA) rose by 21% to Rs 184.77 Cr compared to Rs 152.16 Cr during the previous year. Revenue from operations, saw a degrowth of 3.8% from Rs 1006.43 Cr to Rs 968.05 Cr. The company was able to maintain healthy growth in profitability and cash generation despite the adverse monsoon during the last season in the key markets.

For the quarter ended March 31st, 2024, VST reported a turnover of Rs. 273.44 crores. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization (EBITDA) for the quarter stood at Rs 50.22 Cr (17.69%) as against Rs 59.78 Cr (18.23%) in the same quarter of the previous year. The net profit margin for the quarter improved to 12.37% from 12.25% of Q4 FY23.

Lucknow, 10th May 2023: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India reaffirms its dedication to road safety with another impactful awareness campaign in the city of Lucknow. On the grounds of Bal Nikunj Inter College, HMSI achieved one of its milestones where it saw an active participation of more than 2200 school students and staff members. The road safety campaign featured interactive activities such as a safety riding theory session, danger prediction training, road safety quiz, helmet awareness, and Riding Trainer session that kept the participants engaged throughout the campaign.

HMSI believes that Safety of every individual is a topmost priority. In line with this commitment, HSMI has been actively conducting road safety awareness campaigns across various regions of the country, reaching out to people with vital information and guidance on safe driving practices. Lucknow is the latest stop in this initiative, where HMSI aims to empower the community with essential knowledge and skills to navigate.

HMSI extends its gratitude to the authorities of Bal Nikunj Inter College for their support in organizing this important initiative. Together, we can make a significant difference in creating safer road environments and reducing incidents of accidents and injuries.

Since its inception, HMSI has imparted education to nearly 4 lakh adults and children in the state of Uttar Pradesh, focusing on promoting responsible road usage and cultivating safe riding habits.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s CSR Commitment towards Road Safety:

In 2021, Honda globally made a vision statement for the year 2050 where it will strive for zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles. In India, HMSI is working in line with this vision and the Government of India’s direction of reducing fatalities to half by 2030.

One critical aspect of achieving this goal is inculcating a positive mindset towards road safety in our children by the year 2030 and continuing to educate them thereafter. Road safety education at schools and colleges is not only to create awareness but to inculcate a safety culture in young minds and turn them to be safety ambassadors. It empowers future generations to become responsible and significantly contribute to a safer society.

HMSI wants to be a company that Society wants to exist and is strongly focusing on Road safety awareness to all sections of society with unique ideas catering to each segment from school kids to corporations and society at large.

HMSI’s set of skilled safety instructors conducts daily programs at our 10 adopted traffic training parks (TTP) across India and 6 Safety Driving Education Centers (SDEC) to make road safety education accessible to every part of society, and the initiative has impacted over 5.7 million Indian citizens. HMSI’s National Road Safety Awareness program made learning fun yet scientific through:

SCIENTIFICALLY DEVISED LEARNING MODULE: Honda’s skilled instructors set the foundation with theory sessions on road signs & markings, driver’s duties on the road, riding gear & posture explanation, and safe riding etiquette.

1. PRACTICAL LEARNING: A special training activity on Honda’s virtual riding simulator was executed for all to experience over 100 possible dangers on the road before actual riding.

2. INTERACTIVE SESSION: Participants were given danger prediction training known as Kiken Yosoku Training (KYT) which helps enhance rider/driver’s sensitivity to danger and ensures safe driving behavior on roads.

3. EXISTING DRIVERS HONING RIDING SKILLS: Students & school staff members who are already existing riders tested & honed their riding skills through slow riding activities and riding on narrow planks.