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The Sports Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized the 4th edition of PHDCCI Annual Cricket Match on Saturday, 4th March 2023 from 9:30 AM -2:00 PM at Jamia Millia Islamia Cricket Ground, Delhi.

Mr. Arshad Nizam Shawl and Mr. Mukul Bagla, Co-Chairs, Sports & Youth Affairs Committee led the MCM Cricket Team and monitored the participation of the members during the final match Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, Former President, PHDCCI other Managing Committee Members including Mr Vishal Jindal, Mr Salil Gupta, Mr Sanjay Biswal and Mr Pawan Tibrawala. PHD Chamber participated in the match. The PHD Secretariat Team won the match. Mr. Sachin Sharma was awarded as Man of the Match; Mr. Salil was awarded as Best Batter; Mr. Shabir were the best bowlers at the match and Mr. Jatin Nagpal were the Best Fielder at the match. Mr. Hemant Jain Vice President and Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, CEO and Secretary General, PHDCCI awarded the winning trophies to the PHD Secretariat Team and also given the trophies to Player of the Match, Best Batter, Best Bowler and Best Fielder.

PHDCCI thanks to all sponsors like Concord Travels & Tours, Alliance Marketing, OPB En Pointe Advisers, MMG, Eazy ERP, Merchandising Services and Moets for their support.

New Delhi, 06th March 2023: Glamyo Health, a healthcare brand that specialises in elective and cosmetic surgeries, has been on a mission to make quality secondary surgical care affordable to the aspiring middle class of India.

To this end they have entered into a strategic collaboration with multiple healthcare financing partners to convert the medical bills of its patients into easy and affordable Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs) at no interest and additional charge to the patient. The tie-ups with Fibe (previously Early Salary), Bajaj Finance, Mahila Money, GMoney, and Unofin would empower the mid-income groups to get these wide varieties of secondary care surgeries done on time without having to worry about medical finances disrupting financial harmony.

With the intention to establish an affordable healthcare system that is easy to finance, Glamyo Health has created various innovative products with financing partners to offer Salary Advances, Instant Personal Loans, Cards, and Buy Now Pay Later options to pay for treatment. Patients and caregivers under this proposition, can now seamlessly avail of Healthcare financing from ₹ 10,000 – 1,50,000, depending on the surgical case.

Archit Garg, Co-Founder, Glamyo Health said, “Healthcare in India faces great inequality. A privileged few have either medical insurance or enough money to access quality care viaprivate hospitals. Most of the population have no option but to avail medical services from public systems where quality can vary significantly. It is a multifaceted challenge to make healthcare available, accessible, and affordable to all citizens. To address a whole set of healthcare problems and financing holistically, Glamyo healthcare is pleased to collaborate with some well-known financing partners. Of All the patients that we are supporting atleast 20 percent are availing financing options. ”

Dr. Preet Pal Thakur, Co-Founder, Glamyo Health said, “ We started Glamyo Health with one simple motive of easing out the surgical experience of middle class Indians. Most of the population is just one bad healthcare outcome away from being pushed into poverty making healthcare financing the key parameter. Over the last 24 months, we have helped more than 650,000 patients in their surgical journey and over the next 12 months, we intend to disburse healthcare financing worth INR 100 Cr to ease out their financial burden”

Glamyo Health offers financial assistance for all minimally invasive elective surgeries, of various categories such as proctology, laparoscopy, urology, vascular, ophthalmology, gynaecology, cosmetic, ENT, orthopaedic, and dental. The healthcare brand only requires checking a few things, such as credit history and monthly income, before they can involve their financing partners to help their patients. The average cost of treatment for a patient who doesn’t have insurance is

1. Cosmetic Surgeries is ₹ 40,000-60,000;

2. Piles Surgery is ₹ 40,000,

3. Kidney Stones Surgery is ₹ 60,000,

4. Vascular Surgery is ₹ 100,000,

5. Ophthal Surgery is ₹ 50,000, and

6. Dental Surgery is ₹ 40,000.

Glamyo Health

Glamyo Health is a full-stack healthcare service provider with 450+ partner hospitals across 30+ cities. With 250+ highly experienced surgeons in various medical fields, Glamyo Health provides patients with a hassle-free experience from admission to discharge, including 24*7 personalised assistance, free insurance documentation, free OPD consultation, second medical opinion with medical experts, discounted medicines and diagnostic tests, free pick-up and drop on the day of surgery, and post-surgery follow-ups. All treatments are available to patients with the touch of a button and at the nearest Glamyo-affiliated hospitals, eliminating the requirement for patients to travel to major cities.

India March 6, 2023: MediBuddy, India’s largest Digital Healthcare Platform, released data indicating that men have taken more health check-ups than women in the last six months. The statistics showed that men accounted for 60% of the total health check-ups done by the digital healthcare platform, while women only accounted for 40%. Additionally, there was a 10% difference in total doctor consultations, with more men seeking consultations than women. This data comes to light as we celebrate International Women’s Day this week and highlights the need to raise awareness about women’s health in India.

Traditionally, Indian women have prioritized the well-being of their loved ones over their own, leading to neglect of their health. The female body undergoes constant changes and requires monitoring at every stage, but many women have relied on home remedies or ignored health complications, leading to a rise in health emergencies. Social conditioning, stigma, and lack of knowledge about menstruation and reproductive health have also deterred women from seeking healthcare. Additionally, women’s multiple roles as daughters, wives, mothers, and professionals often leave them with limited time for self-care. The emergence of digital consultations offers women an opportunity to overcome these barriers and more openly discuss their health concerns.

The data has brought forward the underlying concern of neglect of healthcare by women in the nation and highlights the lack of awareness both in the metros and the Tier II & III centres. Among the metros, Bengaluru tops the list with 25% of women taking health check-ups followed by Delhi at 15% and Hyderabad at 10%. Other prominent metros like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai lag in women’s participation in health consultations and check-ups. Women sought the highest number of consultations in categories such as Gynaecology, Dermatology, Pregnancy-related issues, Orthopaedics, and general check-ups.

Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy said, “Today women are at par with men in every walk of life, however, women are trailing where healthcare is concerned. Culturally, women with their varied roles in a family set up be it as a daughter or a wife or a mother tend to prioritise the well-being and health of their family over themselves. The recent data underlines the urgency of promoting awareness of good health among women. Women with their varied responsibilities managing home and work tend to feel pressed for time and may not actively reach out for consultations or health checks. However, Teleconsultations can make it easy for women to seek help and manage their health better. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is befitting to encourage the women in our lives to seek regular advice from health experts and not wait for serious emergencies.”

Throughout March, MediBuddy is providing exclusive health check-up packages and doctor consultations for women at a discounted price. Women of all ages can benefit from the Women’s Primary Prevention Health Checkup, which is offered at INR 1500. Additionally, the Women’s Staying Strong Health Checkup, which is suitable for women aged between 18 to 40 years, is being offered at INR 2699. Women aged 40 years and above can avail themselves of the Women’s Golden Gift Health Checkup at INR 4250. Make the most of these packages from MediBuddy to prioritize your health and well-being.

MediBuddy’s vision is to make high-quality healthcare accessible to a billion people. Through our campaign #HerHealthMatters, MediBuddy urges all women to take care of themselves first and all men to give the #giftofgoodhealth to their women. The campaign #HerHealthMatters encourages women to prioritize their health and take the necessary steps to maintain it. Regular health check-ups, a balanced diet, and exercise can go a long way in ensuring a healthy lifestyle. After all, good health is not just an individual’s responsibility but a collective effort of the entire family.

March 6, 2023: In honor of International Women’s Day, Fazlani Nature’s Nest – A Wellness Retreat has unveiled its latest initiative: a three-day Women’s Wellness Programme. Designed to cater to the unique health concerns of women at different stages of life, the program offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being

The Women’s Wellness Programme includes a range of therapies, such as naturopathic and ayurvedic treatments, massages, yoga, meditation, and animal-assisted therapies. Guests will also be provided with organic, farm-to-table meals to support their health goals.

The program addresses a wide range of health issues that women may face, including urinary tract infections, menstrual anomalies, obesity, high cholesterol, anxiety, stress, sleep disturbances, chronic diabetes, fatty liver, menopause, and gynecological issues. The retreat’s Ayurveda and naturopathic physicians tailor each program to meet each guest’s unique needs, ensuring they feel refreshed and revitalized.

Fazlani Nature’s Nest’s Women’s Wellbeing Initiative empowers women to prioritize their health and wellness. The retreat provides an environment of tranquility, personalized attention, and a range of wellness activities to help women relax, rejuvenate, and rediscover their inner strength.

Celebrate International Women’s Day by investing in your health and well-being.

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Hubli March 6, 2023 | : World’s third largest tractor major, TAFE – Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, the manufacturer of Massey Ferguson tractors launched the revolutionary MAGNATRAK series, at the MAGNA Sugarcane Carnival in Belgaum, Karnataka, setting new benchmarks in the tractor industry. The brand new Massey Ferguson 8055 MAGNATRAK in the 50 hp range, is the first of the MAGNATRAK

Series – an extraordinary range of tractors with world-class design and styling, advanced technology, unmatched power, incredible performance and utility, at low operating cost, ideally suited for heavy haulage operations, especially sugarcane.

On the launch of the MAGNATRAK series in Karnataka, Mallika Srinivasan, CMD – TAFE, said, “For over sixty years, TAFE and the Massey Ferguson brand have shared a deep and strong bond with the farmers of Karnataka. Karnataka is a state of progressive farmers who are rapidly adopting latest technologies to increase productivity and derive enhanced value from their farming operations. To meet their key aspirations of power, style, comfort and performance, TAFE launched the new MAGNATRAK series. We are honoured to introduce the premium heavy haulage specialist tractor – the MAGNATRAK in Karnataka.”

Powered by the superior MAGNATORQ Engine, this premium haulage specialist tractor offers maximum torque and high fuel efficiency. With the class highest torque of 200 Nm, the tractor can easily pull heavy trolleys, both off-road and on-road. The engine and the transmission are well-tuned to deliver exceptional productivity with high road speeds resulting in more savings, faster load completion cycles and high fuel efficiency.

One of the key highlights of the MAGNATRAK is the precision MF Dura Cool Brakes with Slope Assist System that provides best-in-class braking efficiency even on a downward slope with heavily loaded trolley, better control and unmatched safety.

The world-class styling and design make MAGNATRAK series the “The BOSS of Tractors”. The state-of-the art MAGNA Styling has sophisticated elements that include an aerodynamic single-piece bonnet with a
one-touch front opening system. The spacious platform, stylish looks, modern steering wheel and an adjustable seat mark the gold standard of operating comfort. An industry first, the MF 8055 comes with powerful projector headlamps along with Tri-LED for better visibility and more brightness at night.

Best suited for heavyduty operations like sugarcane haulage, construction material and other heavy tonnage loads, the MAGNATRAK series is well-compatible with a wide variety of agricultural applications like reversible mouldboard plough (RMB), rotavator, post-hole digger, threshers and newer applications like the baler as well.

MAGNATRAK’s higher ground clearance helps in easy navigation of the tractor, even while crossing bunds and uneven roads. Its longer wheelbase ensures stability and prevents front lifting while pulling heavy loads. The high PTO placement offers superior performance with a wide variety of PTO operated implements. Safety guards for radiator and silencer further make the MAGNATRAK an extremely safe and dependable tractor.

The user-friendly and novel features of the MAGNATRAK bring together advanced technology and seamless experience, custom-made for the Indian soil.

India, 06th March 2023: On International Women’s Day, WorkIndia, India’s largest blue and grey-collared hiring platform, highlighted the upward trend of women applying in the blue and grey-collared sector or on-site jobs by breaking stereotypes.

While the leading most sector witnessing the highest enquiries is laundry with a 1075% shift compared to 2021, the data has brought forth interesting data points like the finance segment has the highest number of female applicants with a staggering 621% increase compared to 2021, followed by the photography segment with 223% hike. The enquiries for labour jobs and physical trainers are next in line with 215% and 201% respectively.

Traditionally sectors which have been male dominant like machine operator, lab technician, and hardware engineering have seen a sharp increase in job applications in women too. Apart from the non-traditional sectors, divisions like beauty, hospitality, and tailoring saw the expected enquiries too. Verticals like automobiles, warehouses, manufacturing and surprisingly tourism showed negative growth compared to 2021.

Commenting on the statistics, Nilesh Dungarwal, Co-founder and COO, WorkIndia said, “This International Women’s Day, it is heartening to witness women showing a willingness to apply in non-traditional divisions like machine operators, lab technicians, or hardware engineering. With the rapid change in perception about women across the globe, it is crucial India Inc too develops a conducive environment even in the blue and grey collared sector for women to flourish.”

WorkIndia, which began its journey only seven years ago, has seen an upward trend every year and currently records over 2 crore unique application sessions per month and 2.9 crore registered job seekers with a strong presence in 760+ cities in India catering to the hiring needs of over 15 lakh SMBs and multiple large corporates like Zomato, HDFC, Tata Motors among many others.

India, 06th March 2023: To commemorate the occasion of International Women’s Day, WorkIndia, India’s largest blue and grey collared recruitment platform, today launched its Digital first campaign called #WomenofToday. The campaign aims to dispel the stereotypical and archaic imagery of the depiction of modern women, which is largely associated only with celebrities and otherwise disregarded to women daily.

Conceptualized and executed by WorkIndia’s content and brand marketing team, the #WomenOfToday campaign’s objective is to celebrate and recognize the efforts of women across every segment who often go unnoticed and bring to the fore that they too symbolize modern Indian women.

The campaign further aims to highlight that women of today deserve glowing tributes as they are breaking barriers by entering and growing across professions which are not common for women while balancing their day-to-day lives. These women also represent the modern Indian woman and deserve appreciation.

Commenting on the same, Co-founder & CEO of WorkIndia, Mr. Kunal Patil, said, “Through this campaign, our aim is to highlight the contribution of women in the blue and grey collared segment who painstakingly go about their jobs without getting the recognition they deserve. We have seen over the years how significant their contribution to the SME sector and the overall economy has been and, how hugely inspirational they have been to other women to take up jobs and make a meaningful impact in their lives.”

The campaign which will be promoted across digital platforms highlights the meteoric growth of women professionals in the blue-collar industry. Compared to 2021, women job applicants have recorded more than a 100% growth with respect to 2022 on the WorkIndia platform, especially in sectors catering to beauticians, technicians, counseling, engineering, graphic designing, hotel staff, etc.

By Dr. Deepak Jain, Founder, The Fragrance People

The E-commerce industry is currently Dr. Deepak Jain, Founder, The Fragrance Peopleone of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The field is ever-changing with rapidly evolving technologies, trends, and competitive environments- resulting in both positive and negative effects for all. The digital revolution has completely changed consumer behaviour, and brands need to respond accordingly. Consumers completely altered their method of buying items during the lockdown, forcing companies to invest aggressively in digital marketing and other growth strategies.

Here are some suggestions to be mindful of while starting your entrepreneurial e-commerce journey.

1. Product quality matters to a great extent

The quality metric also applies to any tangible you’d sell online. The price must meet the consumer expectation for quality, or your business will suffer from rampant returns, lack of loyalty and an exceptionally low retention rate. Greatly inflating the price of the product against its actual market value, thus denigrating the expected quality to the consumer, can cause distrust in your business.

2. Simplifying Helps You And Your Customers

Simplifying checkout instead can boost your order rate and give you a better chance of creating repeat customers. Adding carts to every sales or product page and providing fast payment and guest checkout options empower visitors to buy as well. And making your returns policy less complicated helps people trust your business more. These steps and other universalization efforts can also improve your operations. Standardizing your product packaging and box sizes, for example, can make it easier to control shipping costs.

3. Determine if you’re targeting the right customers

Many businesses find it difficult to understand who their target market is online and convert them even if they have a well-optimized website. Even if you promote your website through various social media channels or through paid advertisements, you won’t reach your target ROI if you’re not talking to the right people about your business. Figure out your target market and check if you’re indeed serving the right people for your products. Once you know which type of audiences you should serve, it’ll be easier to create a strategy that will increase your conversion rates.

4. Choosing the right e-commerce  the platform for your needs

An e-commerce platform is your “physical store” online. This is where you operate your business, and this is where you work on your business. There are different e-commerce platforms designed to suit different needs. By eliminating ineffective ads and scaling those platforms that perform well, the budget can be optimized, and the best advertising price for customers can be achieved.

5. Treat your online store the same way as if it’s an offline store

Selling online may be quite easy than selling offline, but the efforts in maintaining it should be the same. Entrepreneurs need to look at it as a big investment requiring copious amounts of effort. Every missed comment, every positive review left unheard, is a missed opportunity for your website. A simple response can make a difference when it comes to customer engagement. Hence businesses should put the same amount of effort into the website to make it profitable in the long run.

Exotic India Art, a platform for Indian arts and crafts, announced their partnership with Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation (TNHDC). The Government of Tamil Nadu enterprise nominated Exotic India Art as their official channel partner for promoting states’ Handicrafts.

TNHDC helps the local artists’ various products reach more audiences through Exotic India, eventually moving them towards sustainable living standards. Moreover, the brand ensures to write about the artists on the website against their art pieces, giving them their well-deserved credit for their craftsmanship.

A team of experts handpicks the products after a detailed inspection and study and then lists them for sale, ensuring the best and premium quality products for the customers.

Exotic India also allows select artists to upload their catalogues directly on the website onboarding 1,000 artisans and aims to add 2,000 more.

Mr Kapil Goel, the founder of Exotic India Art, said, “We celebrate our association with Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation (TNHDC) as their official channel partner. Through this association, Exotic India can offer various handicrafts under their umbrella through its own sales channels. In addition, we will also be able to have customized artworks created by the 1000s of highly skilled artists in the Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Corporations network per customer’s specifications.”

Exotic India Art passionately works towards promoting the cultural heritage and the legacy of intrinsic Indian craftsmanship on world forums. The brand serves a customer base of nearly three lakh people worldwide, having shipped orders to 160 countries.

For years, the brand has been serving art lovers by providing them with a plethora of art and handcrafted masterpieces from all the corners of India that depict the rich cultural heritage of India. The motive of this association is to bring quality products with a world-class experience to the audience who cherish Indian art and culture.

Exotic India Art is the leading platform for art lovers. The global brand presence with targeted and gender-neutral audiences makes it an ideal partner choice.

Women are known to be multitaskers, right from managing their household chores to their careers. They are responsible for taking care of their children and family while balancing their personal and professional goals. In this hustle-bustle, most women tend to overlook their health.

With International Women’s Day around the corner, it is essential for women to know why they must take care of their health with the right nutrition and indulge in an active lifestyle. This will help them keep moving, enabling them to continue and enjoy the simple everyday life. Dr. Irfan Shaikh, Head, Medical & Scientific Affairs at Abbott’s Nutrition Business shares 6 essential nutrients that should be present in every woman’s plate:

Calcium: Calcium helps to strengthen bones at every stage of life. Not many are aware that bones are constantly remodeling within the body. This replacement process often involves removing small amounts of calcium from the bones which are exchanged with new calcium. Therefore, it is necessary to consume adequate calcium to preserve bone density during this process. Products like lentils, beans, soybeans, and fatty fish along with fruits such as orange, guava, and papaya will help increase calcium levels in the body.

Iron: Iron is an essential micronutrient required as a component for a number of proteins, including enzymes and hemoglobin. The latter is important for the transport of oxygen to tissues throughout the body for metabolism. It is also required for many critical functions in the human body such as – energy metabolism, mixed-function oxidase systems, neurodevelopment, connective tissue synthesis, and hormone synthesis. Iron deficiency is the most common mineral deficiency seen in Indian women. Foods like nuts, dried fruit, legumes (mixed beans, baked beans, lentils, chickpeas), dark leafy green vegetables (spinach, broccoli), fish, red meat, etc can be good sources of iron.

Vitamin D: A vital mineral, vitamin D improves calcium and phosphate absorption, which is important for maintaining strong, healthy bones and better immune system regulation. Most people normally obtain Vitamin D through sunlight, but other sources include foods like mushrooms, soy milk, eggs, shrimp, and fatty fish[i]

Fibre: Soluble Fibre is the most effective nutrient to reduce cholesterol and sugar levels in the blood. Obtaining enough fibre in meals becomes crucial to achieve adequate nutrition since it aids in digestion and absorption. Foods high in fibre include oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, fruits, and vegetables. Also, drinking a lot of water helps you utilize the fibre in your meal to the fullest.

Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 helps in the functioning and development of red blood cells, the nervous system, and the brain. Fatigue and anemia can arise from a vitamin B12 deficiency, and as you become older, your body may become less prone to using B12. Blood samples should be thoroughly examined to develop a strategy for preventing illnesses. Foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy products can provide key vitamin B12.

Protein: A moderately high protein intake is required to maintain a positive nitrogen balance. It is also needed to offset lower energy intake, impaired insulin function and decrease in protein synthesis, all of which occur with ageing. Protein-rich foods constitute a balanced diet that maximizes energy and strength. Foods such as eggs, meat, fish, pulses, and legumes provide the required am