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Chennai, July 30, 2024: The Board of Directors at atData Patterns (India) Limited (NSE: DATAPATTNS | BSE: 543428), a strategic Defense and Aerospace Electronics Systems provider, today approved the limited review financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

 Performance Highlights

INR in Cr.

Q1 (2024 – 2025) Highlights

• Total Revenue for Q1 increased by 15% from Rs. 101 Cr in quarter ended June 30, 2023 to Rs. 116 Cr in quarter ended June 30, 2024.
• Revenue from operations increased by 16% from Rs. 90 Cr in Q1 FY 2024 to Rs. 104 Cr in Q1 FY 2025
• The Company’s Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (Operational EBITDA) increased by 33% from INR 28 Cr for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 to INR 37Cr in the corresponding quarter ended June 30, 2024
• Profit Before Tax (PBT) improved by 25%, from INR 35 Cr for the first quarter of FY23to INR 44Cr in the first quarter of FY25
• Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 27% from Rs. 26 Cr in Q1 FY 2024 to Rs. 33Cr in Q1 FY 2025.
• Orders book position
  • Orders on hand as on June 30, 2024  – INR 1017.08 Cr
  • Including orders negotiated, pending receipt of formal orders – INR 1,147 Cr
• Order book as on March 31, 2024 was Rs. 1083 Cr and as on June 30, 2023 was Rs. 967 Cr.

Mr. Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan, Chairman &Managing Director, Data Patterns (India) Limited commenting on the company’s performance said,“This has been an encouraging start to the financial year 2025 with revenue growth of 16%, gross margins at 72% and EBITDA margins improved by 465bps at 36%reflecting operational excellence. Our current order book crosses 1100crs with an optimal production and development mix. We anticipate strong and steady order inflow for the full year given the government’s emphasis on ‘Made in India’ defence solutions. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and remain dedicated to driving continued growth and value for our stakeholders.

SILVER SPRING, MD (July 30, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) joins global communities on July 30 to commemorate World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and reinforce eradicating child trafficking. This year’s theme, “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking,” highlights the significant proportion of female trafficking victims globally.

According to the United Nations, more than 1.2 million children are trafficked each year, and minors are twice as likely as adults to endure violence during trafficking. In regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the incidence of child trafficking is disproportionately high, with minors constituting 60 percent of the detected victims.

Photo Credit ADRA Mexico

“Human trafficking is a serious and widespread crime affecting millions of men, women, and children worldwide. ADRA is highly aware of the crucial nature of this crisis, particularly child trafficking, as minors account for a sizable proportion of global victims. ADRA is at the forefront of providing support services and programs to victims, many of whom have been subjected to violence, forced labor, sexual exploitation, and recruited as child soldiers in armed conflicts. ADRA will continue raising awareness, advocating, and promoting action globally to educate and engage communities to protect children and adults from falling victim to trafficking,” declares ADRA International’s Vice President for Humanitarian Affairs, Imad Madanat.

ADRA Child Protection Programs

ADRA spearheads programs in different regions of the world specifically to support children at risk for human trafficking by addressing the root causes like poverty and inequality to reduce children’s vulnerability.

ADRA Bangladesh

ADRA implements a project in Bangladesh to prevent forced child labor. According to UNICEF, three million children in the country are forced to work, and many of them become victims of human trafficking. The young people who live in Bangladesh’s urban slums are the most vulnerable. To address the problem, ADRA established a school in a low-income neighborhood, and the Chalantika Slum Children Development Project (CSCDP), which has been offering high-quality education and social services to prevent malnutrition, since 1972.

Keep Girls Safe in Thailand

ADRA’s Keep Girls Safe (KGS) project in Thailand, collaborates with government agencies, local organizations, and community groups to improve awareness and reduce women and girls’ vulnerability to sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Keep Girls Safe (KGS), which has a shelter for high-risk girls, and offers education scholarships to 100 young women, is marking its 20th year of success. The project also partners with the Chiang Rai Secondary Education Department to train students, high school teachers, and counselors on how to raise awareness and encourage reporting of online exploitation, abuse, and human trafficking.

ADRA and Refugee Children

ADRA works with refugee and displaced children in a variety of settings to ensure their safety and protection, as they are targets of human traffickers. According to UN reports, an increasing number of refugee and migrant children are taking exceedingly dangerous routes, frequently at the behest of smugglers and traffickers, and being sold into slavery or prostitution.

To safeguard children, ADRA runs educational initiatives in many refugee camps around the world. ADRA’s Learning Center in Baalbek, Lebanon, offers education to children who fled the Syrian conflict and connects them and their families to crucial services.

In Mexico, ADRA assists refugee families and children who flee from violence and conflict zones by providing food, shelter, health services, and counseling.

ADRA has also launched extensive response operations to protect refugee children and families who escape the fighting in Ukraine. Several ADRA country offices including Austria, Belgium, Romania, and Slovakia, offer numerous social services, such as food, cash assistance, access to education, shelter, psychosocial support, and protection at border crossings.

Help ADRA create a safer world by joining the battle against human trafficking. Visit https://adra.org/child-protection to discover more about ADRA’s global trafficking prevention efforts, as well as ways to help survivors and protect vulnerable people from this heinous crime.

Secure interviews and more information on this story by contacting Iris Argueta at iris.argueta@adra.org or calling 301-332-3880.

Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO) and Ministry of Mind, Body, and Soul Honour the Valour and Sacrifice of Indian Air Force Heroes to Commemorate the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi, July 27, 2024: In a heartfelt event organized by the Young Ficci Ladies Organisation (YFLO) Chairperson, Dr. Payal Kanodia & Ministry of Mind, Body, and Soul, the valour and sacrifice of our Indian Air Force heroes were celebrated to commemorate the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. The stellar event held at TER Hall, The Lodhi Hotel, New Delhi and chaired by Dr. Tania Nijhawan, featured inspiring conversations with two distinguished speakers who partook in Kargil War: Archana Kapoor (Retd. Sqn Ldr) and Air Veteran Group Captain Nitin Welde.

The event commenced with a welcome note by Pankhuri Mukim Nandy, who extended a warm welcome to all the esteemed guests and members of YFLO. She highlighted the significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas as a celebration of the indomitable spirit of the Indian Air Force, which played a pivotal role in securing India’s victory in the Kargil War.

Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson of YFLO Delhi and the Ministry of Mind, Body, and Soul, expressed her profound respect and admiration for the heroes of the Indian Air Force in her opening remarks, “As we commemorate Kargil Diwas today, we are reminded of the immense bravery and sacrifice of our armed forces. Honouring the stories of Sqn Ldr Archana Kapoor and Group Captain Nitin Welde reaffirms our commitment to the extraordinary courage and dedication that define our warriors. It is my personal conviction that our security forces and border areas deserve unwavering respect, support, and active participation from each of us. Their valour inspires us to uphold the values of courage, honour, and selflessness.”

Archana Kapoor (Retd. Sqn Ldr) shared a precious takeaway token with the young ladies of YFLO: her personal power mantra, “Just Ask, And in All Probability, You Will Get What You Want”. As one of the first women pilots in the Indian Air Force, she recounted her inspiring journey and experiences during the Kargil War. Her story of perseverance and breaking barriers served as a profound source of inspiration to all present.

Air Veteran Group Captain Nitin Welde, a gallantry award recipient with over 5,000 hours of flying experience, also shared his remarkable experiences. He recounted his operations during the Kargil conflict and his unwavering commitment to duty, which has extended beyond his years of service. His dedication to youth development and nation-building was evident in his passionate address, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

The event concluded with a special vote of thanks to Archana Kapoor (Retd. Sqn Ldr) and Air Veteran Group Captain Nitin Welde & Group Captain Sumit Malhotra followed by a session of networking and hi-tea, allowing attendees to engage with the esteemed speakers and fellow guests. The YFLO and the Ministry of Mind, Body, and Soul reaffirmed their commitment towards supporting the veterans and their families, ensuring they receive the respect, care, and recognition they deserve. The commemoration of Kargil Vijay Diwas was not just a remembrance but a celebration of the extraordinary feats of India’s brave men and women in uniform.

Hyderabad, July 27, 2024: The HR Committee of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), the 107-year-old Trade and Commerce body on Saturday organised a full-day HR Conclave at Federation House in Red Hills in the city.

The conference with the theme ‘Work, Employment and Industrial Relations’ was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Sri Chandrasekharam, Joint Commissioner of Labour, Govt. of Telangana and Guest of Honour Rajesh Khosla, CEO, AGI, Greenpac.

Addressing the 100-plus gathering, Sri Chandrasekharam, Joint Commissioner of Labour, Govt. of Telangana said things are changing, technology is changing, so also the HR Laws to keep pace with the developments.

The labour departments across the country are gearing up for the implementation of new Labour Codes in India. The four new labour codes proposed are the Code on Social Security 2020, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, Industrial Relations Code 2020, and Code on Wages 2019. These were proposed with a motto of ease of doing business. The union government consolidated 29 central labour laws (out of 44 existing central laws) into four labour codes, he said.

The Government has to be the facilitator. We need to ensure a conducive environment. When foreign companies come to invest here, they should not get culture shock. We need to create a friendly environment, he said. The way forward to the future is maximum governance and minimum Government.

While delivering the keynote address, the guest of honour Rajesh Khosla said India is the youngest nation in the world. The mean age of India is 28 years, China 38, USA 40, Europe 45 and Japan 50. This means 70 to 80 crore population of the 140-crore population of our country is in the pipeline of employment. It is a big challenge for HR (Human Resources) to engage these youth.

The global economy is 93 trillion US $. China’s economy is 18 trillion, which constitutes 20 to 22% of the global economy. All the countries across the globe are eyeing to buy products from India as a manufacturing base is shifting to India. Is India prepared in terms of offering the quality of products, and good behaviour? We are buying the best of the best machines and processes. But where are the people to run them? he asked.

India is experiencing a very peculiar situation. On the one hand, we have a lot of unemployed people. Our youth is jobless. On the other hand, companies are crying for employees. The problem lies in the skill gap. It is the job of the HR professionals to train the unemployed youth and make them job-ready, he said.

Another big challenge which will loom large soon Rajesh Khosla said is the dependence of the workforce/labour from UP and Bihar. In the recent union budget, a lot of sops were announced for Bihar. If Bihar grows industrially because of these sops, it will generate employment for local people. And the labourers who were coming to Telangana to work will find employment in their state. This will result in a shortage of the labour force and poses a major challenge for the HR Fraternity.

Speaking of HR challenges, Rajesh Khosla said that manufacturing is shifting to India. HR needs to prepare the workforce for the same as well. The Western population is getting old and Indians are young. The Indian young population has a Western outlook. We must make employment interesting and attractive to them. Otherwise, the cream of the talent will go to the west for greener pastures.

China, after losing many companies’ manufacturing bases, is pumping a lot of money into India to create industrial unrest. It may be a politically sensitive matter, but it is the ground reality…

The African continent can throw a big challenge to India in future. It is a younger continent than India and more laborious than us. They are rich in minerals. The only drawback they have is the ecosystem. This can pose the biggest threat to the Indian economy.

The resources required in a business constitute 4 Ms: – Manpower, Money, Material and Method. Managing these 4 Ms efficiently can give you a competitive advantage. And they are under your fold, Rajesh Khosla told the HR Professionals.

Meela Sanjay, Chairperson of the HR committee of FTCCI in his introductory address said the labour codes have received the approval of both houses of the parliament as well as Hon. President’s assent. The final notification of making these codes effective is something which has been on the anvil for some time now. Now that the elections are over and the new government is in place, the implementation of the labour codes may take centre very soon.

Countries across the globe are competing to get investments, vying with each other to make doing business simpler and easier for investors by way of removing the stringent restrictions on businesses. Employees play a key role in this area.

The full-day conclave had technical sessions such as Industrial Relations Code and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code by Sri Niranjan Rao; Salient features of EPF Act by Sri J. Srinivas, Asst P.F Commissioner; Code on Wages and Code on Social Security by Sri S.V. Ramachandra Rao, Managing Director, HR Chambers; Highlights of New Indian Criminal Laws 2024 by G.V. Subramanyam, Hon’ble Chairman (Retd.), Industrial Tribunal 1, Hyderabad and HR Technology – AI Impact and HR Analytics by Sri K.J.A. Swarup, General Manager, HR (retd), ITC Ltd.

Ravi Kumar, Senior Vice President while proposing a vote of thanks said that HR must be the first department in any business set-up and should be accorded due credit because it manages people. It is the people who make or mar any organization, he added.

Knowledge Chamber of Commerce & Industry with the support of the Ministry Of MSME, has organized MSME CONVENTION 2024 celebrating its 6^th Annual Foundation Day in Ahmedabad.

Various government dignitaries from the MSME Department, Mr. TK Solanki Asst Director MSME DI, GovtOf India, SDBI, SBI, and others along with KCCI Chairman Mr. Durgesh Agarwal, KCCI Hon Secretary General Mr Bharat Patel were present during the convention. In this convention there were International Delegates like Mr. Alexandar Evtuk from Russia CSCP, Mr. Mehul Raval, Russia CSCP;  Mr. Steve Hickling, British Deputy High Commission; Mr. Evizal Abdul Kadir UIR, Indonesia; and Mr. Kyu Nam Kim, KOTRA South Korea.

In this convention, KCCI has signed an agreement to take Indian Delegation to Russia between the 20^th to 25^th October 2024 and exchange dialect and business opportunities for Indian Business with Russia.

The MSME CONVENTION 2024 had  500 plus participants and 25+ Exhibitors were present in the convention. In the evening there was a themed fashion Show on sustainable fashion. Bollywood legendary actress Ms Bhagyashree Dasani was invited to felicitate awards and grace the evening while sustainable clothing was being showcased by gorgeous models and students from Anant National University. More than 30 awards were presented to recognize businesses for doing phenomenal work in their respective sectors.

Registered children will receive a free backpack and school supplies.

(St. Louis, Mo., July 25, 2024) A Red Circle, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of racial equity in North St. Louis, is hosting its fourth annual Back2School with Books on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the North County Community Nexus located at 9300 Lewis and Clark Blvd. in Ferguson, Mo. Registration, which is free and open to the public, is required for children to receive a complimentary backpack and school materials while supplies last.

Children attending the event will select a free book from EyeSeeMe African American Children’s Bookstore. The online bookstore specializes in promoting positive images and stories about African American culture and history.

The event includes free ice cream from The Scoops Truck, live music by Lady J Huston, and a variety of community organizations providing information and resources to help families get ready for the upcoming school year. Back2School with Books is sponsored by BJC HealthCare and First Bank.

Founded in 2017, A Red Circle creates economic and community betterment solutions through education, employment, and empowerment. A Red Circle has four Missouri locations – Healthy Flavor Community Garden in Riverview, North County Agricultural Education Center in Pine Lawn, The Creative Spot in Ferguson, and North County Community Nexus in Bellefontaine Neighbors – to best serve the community and improve wellness opportunities for its citizens who experience healthy food access disparities in the region.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-red-circles-4th-annual-back2school-with-books-tickets-945143949997?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl.

For more information, call (314) 328-2286 or visit www.aredcircle.org.

LOS ANGELES—JULY 25, 2024— Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, ​ announced today the appointment of Cathleen Nilson as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cathleen joins Xsolla during significant growth and momentum for the company. She has over a decade of Finance executive experience at iconic brands in technology and gaming industries such as Samsung and Turing. Her expertise includes corporate finance, strategic financial planning, operations, and spearheading strategies during both hyper efficient growth and blitzscaling stages. ​

Most recently, Cathleen was Chief Financial Officer at global SaaS AI company Kami Vision. She has also served on various non-profit and enterprise Advisory Boards as Finance Chair for over a decade.

Cathleen has been recognized for her exceptional value-creation capability in Corporate Finance. In 2023, she was named a finalist for Women CFOs of the Year by Finance Executive International. In 2021, the National Diversity Council recognized her as a Top 100 Diverse Leader in Tech for her exceptional leadership qualities and organizational impact.

“Cathleen Nilson’s appointment as CFO marks a significant milestone for Xsolla,” said Shurick Agapitov, Founder and CEO of Xsolla. “Her extensive experience and proven track record in driving financial growth and operational excellence align perfectly with our mission to support developers and publishers worldwide in achieving their goals. We are confident that Cathleen will play a pivotal role in our continued expansion and innovation in the gaming industry.”

Of her appointment, Cathleen said, “I am thrilled to join such a dynamic and forward-thinking company. Xsolla’s commitment to empowering game developers and publishers is truly inspiring. ​ I look forward to working with the leadership team to further build on the company’s ongoing success and growth to advance the company’s mission to innovate and increase access across the gaming ecosystem. “

Bengaluru, July 25, 2024: Amazon India announced that Prime Day 2024 was the biggest Prime Day shopping event ever, with record sales and more items sold during the two-day event than any previous Prime Day event. Not just that, the 8th Prime Day witnessed the highest number of Prime members who ever shopped during any Prime Day. 24% more Prime members in India shopped vs Prime Day 2023, making it the highest ever Prime member engagement during the event. Prime Day 2024 also witnessed the highest ever Prime membership signups in the two and half weeks leading up to Prime Day.

Akshay Sahi, Head of Amazon Prime, Delivery and Returns Experiences, India and Emerging Markets said, “We would like to thank our sellers, brands and bank partners for helping us deliver the biggest ever Prime Day in India. Prime members purchased more items than any previous Prime Day shopping event, and we recorded the highest number of same day deliveries. We love helping our customers save big, and Prime Day is the ultimate celebration of value, fast deliveries, great deals, new launches and blockbuster entertainment that the Prime membership provides.”

Prime members shopped from thousands of new products launched by over 450+ top Indian & global brands such as Intel, Samsung, OnePlus, Honor, iQOO, Bajaj, Agaro, Ecovacs, Crompton, Sony, Mokobara, ITC, Fossil, Puma, Motorola, and Boat to name a few and 3,200+ new product launches from small and medium Indian businesses like Behoma, Dream of Glory, Orika Spices and others. Prime members from across India shopped for cross category products like shoes, clothes, smart phones, top load washing machines, pet foods, groceries, etc. Interestingly, 2 out of 3 Prime members shopped from non-metro cities.

This Prime Day interesting customer trends and consumption patterns emerged across categories. Over 70% of the demand for Smartphones came from Tier 2 & 3 cities, Apple iPads saw 23x growth in sales and Samsung Galaxy Tabs saw a surge of 17x in sales vs previous Prime Day. Home Entertainment witnessed 26% growth in sales vs last Prime Day as members enjoyed shopping from brands such as Sony, Samsung, Xiaomi, TCL & LG. In Amazon Fresh, Muesli, Eggs, Seeds & Dry Fruits emerged as the top breakfast choices for India with a 1.6x growth YoY vs last Prime Day. Customers couldn’t get enough of Beauty offers on Prime Day deals, with makeup and skincare brands spiking upto 3X YoY, led by brands like Sugar Cosmetics, Lakme and Maybelline. Quirky colors, multi-functional travel luggage bags saw a 10X growth from D2C brands and across like Mokobara, Nasher Miles, Safari and American Tourister etc. Laptops, headphones, speakers and computer accessories saw up to 20% growth in sales compared to Prime Day 2023. New launches in smartphones witnessed great traction among customers with iQOO Z9 Lite 5G, Samsung Galaxy M35 5G and OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G emerging as top selling new launches.

Prime Day 2024 was a resounding success for small and medium businesses (SMBs) across India. The number of SMBs receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 reached an all-time high across all editions, with over 30% increase compared to last year. More than 65% of SMBs receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 were from tier 2-3 cities and beyond. small and medium businesses, including women entrepreneurs, weavers, and artisans, sold over 1,600 units per minute during the event.

Vineet Gehani, Sr. Director – PC Category, HP India Sales Pvt Ltd. says, “We are extremely happy to have been associated with Amazon’s Prime Day this year. The success of the event was a testament to our growing partnership with Amazon.”

Nipun Marya, Chief Executive Officer – iQOO says “We are humbled with the tremendous success of our iQOO smartphones during the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales. Our products have consistently received high ratings on the platform, which is a testament to our commitment to provide high performance smartphones. Our latest offering, iQOO Z9 Lite 5G, received an overwhelming response, becoming the No.1 best-selling smartphone* across price segments during Prime Day 2024. Amazon has been an essential partner of our journey since our inception in India, and our partnership has continually grown stronger over the years to serve customers pan-India” (*by sales volume)

Sangeet Agarwal- Co founder of Mokobara said “This marks our second year launching products on Amazon Prime Day, and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary! We’ve seen a remarkable 10x increase in overall sales vs BAU justifying the prime customer only promotions offered. Prime Day has undoubtedly been instrumental in our growth strategy, and we’re excited to build on this success and continue delivering exceptional experiences to our customers in the future.”

Highlights from Prime Day 2024

Shopping

Growth for Premium Smartphones (>INR 30,000) continues with more affordability options available for customers such as No Cost EMI & Amazon Pay Later. iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and OnePlus 12R were among the top 3 premium smartphones customers bought this Prime Day’24
Consumers on Amazon Fresh continued to show their love for summer fruits like mangoes (2.8x YoY) and melons (2x YoY). A growth of 1.6x was also observed in tropical and exotic fruits primarily driven by 20x growth in Thai Guava and 3.6x growth in Avocados (over last year).
Amazon Fresh consumers also showed higher adoption of healthier choices resulting in a YoY growth of 3x and 1.5x respectively in Mineral supplements and Sports supplements (Protein powders).
Customers loved shopping from our vast collection of smart watches and premium watches, witnessing up to 9X spike, especially from smartwatch brands like Titan Smart, Fastrack Smart & premium brands like Seiko, Boss, Michael Kors.
Apparels saw 5X increase in the D2C selection across brands like Fablestreet, Pant Project, & Circus, KETCH, The Indian Garage & Co. and Snitch
Our premium sports shoes category featuring brands like New Balance, Saucony and Under Armour witnessed 3X spike.
5 units of luxury perfumes were sold every minute with brands in fragrances spiked up to 4X YoY, with customers loving our offers on Calvin Klein, Davidoff, Guess and more.
Prime members shopped from top brands such as LG, Samsung, IFB, Bosch, and Haier and upgraded to premium appliances through affordability options of NCEMI, Bank discounts and exchange offers
We saw customers choosing products with higher capacities and premiumization with the latest features. For example, we sold 2X Side by Side Refrigerators and 9X High-capacity Front loads Washing Machines compared to PD23
There is a growing customer interest in products catering for children’s learning development and safety. Strong growth witnessed in premium Toys category with Lego spiking 13X vs Prime Day 2023, premium electric ride-ons spiking 25X vs Prime Day 2023
Haircare portfolio saw a 6X spike led by customer’s favorite Dyson Airwrap (12X spike) underscoring a rising need for high quality at home styling devices and growing willingness to invest in premium products.
It’s a good trend to see children’s reading interest on a rise. Fiction, non-fiction & children boxsets spiked 5X vs last Prime Day, driven by the most loved Harry Potter bookset and deals on notable new launches like Sudha Murty’s Gopi diaries, Amar Chitra Katha story books & more.
We saw Indian parents increasing inclination in premium baby care products growing +80% YoY. Baby lotions grew by +54% vs LY, while massage oils grew by +72% vs LY, reflecting a rising preference for traditional care practices blended with modern convenience
Prime members enjoyed big savings on Fire TV Stick making it the second-most purchased product across Amazon.in this Prime Day.
Prime members continued to make their lives easier with Alexa. Echo Pop and Echo Dot (5th Gen) were purchased 23x and 4x versus last year, respectively.
Customers also showcased increased awareness towards hygiene & personal care wherein men’s grooming category grew by 2.3x and feminine hygiene grew by 1.7x
Overall consumer electronics and personal computing category saw 13% growth in sales compared to Prime Day 2023. During Prime Day, Intel Core Ultra powered Laptops saw an 18X growth in sales vs last Prime Day
Apple iPads saw 23x growth in sales and Samsung Galaxy Tabs saw a surge of 17x in sales
Within cameras, action camera grew by +70% vs last Prime Day
We also 37% growth in stationery products sold over last year’s Prime Day
This Prime Day, Home, Kitchen and Outdoors categories grew 45%+ vs last Prime Day. A strong growth was seen across all key business units like Kitchenware, Home Appliances, Electric vehicles, Home Décor, Sports, Outdoors and Furniture.
The strong growth in air fryers (1.65x) led by Agaro and Philips, and water purifiers (1.7x) led by Urban Company and Eureka Forbes, indicates a heightened consumer focus on healthier living and cooking.
Similarly, a 1.5x YoY spike in treadmill sales, 2x growth in cycles, and 1.4x growth in badminton racket purchases point to customers’ growing commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle.
Demand for convenient and efficient appliances is on a rise. The robust growth in robotic vacuums (2.75x) led by Dreame and Ecovacs, and in water heaters (1.35x) from Crompton, Bajaj, and V-Guard, underscores a rising need for appliances that simplify and automate household chores.
Growing demand for two-wheelers online was seen.10x YoY growth in electric vehicles with 1.3 electric scooters (across Chetak, Vida, Green, etc.) sold every 2 minutes; launch of petrol motorcycles and scooters from Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp across 20 cities and a wide range of smart car accessories (105-162% YoY) indicates rising consumer interest in two-wheeler and car-related products.
India seems to be gearing up to get fitter every day and with style! Premium sports shoes category featuring brands like New Balance, Saucony and Under Armour witnessed 3X spike vs last Prime Day. Within handbags, trending handbags from D2C brands like Zouk, Miraggio witnessed 2X spike vs last Prime Day.
SMB

More than 65% of small and medium businesses receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 were from tier 2 & 3 cities and beyond.
The Launchpad program, designed to support emerging brands and startups, saw over 440 unique businesses receiving a sale this Prime Day.
Over 75,000 Local Shops sellers participated in Prime Day 2024, offering more than 12 million unique products to customers across the country.
This Prime Day, Local Shops sellers on Amazon.in significantly expanded their two-wheeler offerings. They launched a wide range of petrol motorcycles across various brands, leading to nearly 2,000 two-wheeler units sold by offline retailers within the two days of the event.
Amazon Pay

Prime Day 2024 spends on Amazon Pay ICICI bank credit card was 50% higher than Prime Day 2023
Prime members booked over 50 million kms of domestic & international flights during this Prime Day
Prime members booked hotels and homestays across 2,000+ destinations during this Prime Day
Entertainment & More

In the month leading up to Prime Day 2024, Prime Video premiered 15 series and movies across 5 languages with overwhelming response across the length and breadth of the country. Customers from 4,665 towns and cities tuned in to watch Prime Video’s Prime Day line-up.
The highly anticipated Mirzapur Season 3, a Prime Day 2024 release, became the most watched show ever on Prime Video in India. The new season featured in the Top 10 Trending lists on Prime Video in over 85 countries and territories worldwide on the launch weekend itself!
Prime Video continued to make global entertainment more accessible for Indian customers with international Prime Day titles receiving viewership from over 98% of India’s pin codes.
With viewers from over 200 countries and territories watching Indian titles that released as part of Prime Day, Prime Video continued to be the global showcase for Indian stories.
Prime members listened to music in over 100+ languages during Prime Day on Amazon Music. The most streamed song by Prime members was Akhiyaan Gulaab (From “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya”). The playlists most listened to by Prime members were 50 Most Played (India & Hindi), Ultimate Love Songs (Hindi) & Desi Vibes. Amazon Music launched exclusive Artist videos for Prime customers which included Artist Diaries featuring Jonita Gandhi, Armaan Malik, Devi Sri Prasad and Vishal Mishra where Jonita Gandhi’s Artist Diaries quickly became the most watched video on Amazon Music. 4 exclusive Podcasts were also launched first on Amazon Music (Cyrus Says, Be A Man Yaar Season 2, Insta Love Season 2 & Darawani Daastanien) & Prime members streamed podcasts in Hindi, English and many more languages, where the most streamed podcasts were The Stories of Mahabharata and Desi Crime.
Every day made better with Prime

Amazon Prime is designed to make your life better every single day as it provides the best of shopping, savings, and entertainment in one single membership. In India, members get free unlimited Same-Day delivery on 10 Lakhs products, and Next-Day delivery across 40 Lakhs products on Amazon.in, access to exclusive deals, early access to shopping events, exclusive access to Prime Day; and unlimited access to award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime Video, unlimited ad-free access to millions of songs in 20+ languages, 15+ million podcast episodes with Amazon Music, a free rotating selection of more than 3,000 books, magazines and comics with Prime Reading, access to monthly free in-game benefits with Prime Gaming. Prime members also earn unlimited 5% cashback on all purchases on Amazon.in using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. Go to www.amazon.in/prime to learn more about Prime.

The fifth annual “2000 Steps To Make A Difference” walk will benefit the nonprofit’s programs.

(St. Louis, Mo., July 23, 2024) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) will host its fifth annual “2000 Steps To Make A Difference” walk on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event will take place at Millennium Park located at 2 Barnes West Dr. in Creve Coeur, Mo., with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support CCAMO’s statewide programs aimed at enhancing early care and education of children during their crucial first 2,000 days of life.

The walk will follow a 0.6-mile paved trail and features family-friendly activities including yard games, emergency vehicles for children to explore, an online silent auction, and snacks. Attendees will also have access to the park’s newly updated splash pad and playground.

Founded in 1999, Child Care Aware of Missouri is a statewide nonprofit that focuses on a comprehensive early childhood education experience through impactful programs and partnerships. The organization’s services include workforce development, child care business supports, advocacy and policy work, and its new Child Care Keeps Missouri Working, a regional campaign offering concierge solutions to businesses undergoing employee recruitment and retention challenges due to the overwhelming shortage of quality child care options.

Tickets are $25 per adult, $15 per child 12 and under and $10 per person for virtual participation. Register for the fundraiser at https://child-care-aware-of-missouri.networkforgood.com/events/72126-two-thousand-steps-to-make-a-difference-walk-2024. For more information about Child Care Aware of Missouri, call (314) 535-1458 or visit www.mochildcareaware.org.

ONE POINT ONE SOLUTIONS (NSE:ONEPOINT), a leading provider of IT and BPO services, has executed a non-binding term sheet to acquire a 100% stake in a well-established BPO company in Latin America. The target company is a prominent provider of Contact Center Services in Latin America, serving clients primarily from North America.

This strategic acquisition will help One Point One Solutions to enhance its capabilities in the Contact Center Services sector, expand its global presence, and combine expertise to create strong synergies within the IT industry. The acquisition aligns with the One Point One Solutions growth strategy and will enable the company to offer a wider range of services to its clients worldwide.

“We believe that this move will significantly strengthen our position in the Contact Center Services market and provide us with a strong foothold in the fast-growing Latin American region,” said Akshay Chhabra, Founder and CEO of One Point One Solutions. “By combining the expertise and resources of our companies, we will be able to offer enhanced services to our clients globally and create new opportunities for growth. This transaction will be a key milestone in our expansion strategy as it will align with our vision to become a leading global provider of IT and BPO services.”