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April 07, 2023: Newgen Software, a global provider of the NewgenONE—low code digital transformation platform—today announced the availability of its content services platform, OmniDocs, in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Newgen’s customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.

OmniDocs — now commercially available – enables the end-to-end management­ of enterprise content, from origination to disposition. The platform connects content and processes in a contextually accurate manner and enables organizations to go digital. It comes integrated with smart tools to capture content from multiple sources, manage it in a secure centralized repository, and make information easily accessible for users. It offers flexibility to access or deliver content via mobile and the cloud, creating a highly connected and digital workplace.

With the commercial translatability status, Newgen shall be able to expand its solution portfolio and maximize profitability by entering new markets and optimizing its sales and marketing efforts. This will lead to greater opportunities for upselling and cross-sell faster sales cycles, and better marketing insights.

“By collaborating with Microsoft, we will be able to enhance our sales efforts and offer a top-notch solution to our customers that leverages the power of Azure’s cloud-based infrastructure,” said Rajvinder Singh Kohli, SVP at Newgen Software. “Our platform can be leveraged by users to create a boundaryless workplace with anytime-anywhere content access and document management.”

Jake Zborowski, General Manager, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp., said, “We’re pleased to welcome Newgen to the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, which gives our partners great exposure to cloud customers around the globe. Azure Marketplace offers world-class quality experiences from global trusted partners with solutions tested to work seamlessly with Azure.”

The Azure Marketplace is an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. The Azure Marketplace helps connect companies seeking innovative, cloud-based solutions with partners who have developed solutions that are ready to use.

India, 7th April 2023 – Smarten Spaces, a leader in digital workplace solutions, is proud to announce the launch of a purpose-built package, Jumpree by Smarten Spaces for Microsoft Teams, a comprehensive digital workplace platform. As most companies move to work in hybrid, the solution focuses on providing the employee with tools to enhance their experience and increase productivity as they juggle between home and the office. It also helps with companies optimize and better utilize their spaces in a flexible world.

The timing of this much-needed solution couldn’t be better as employees adapt to the new way of working. However, it is critical for companies to provide employees with the best experience in order to maintain productivity.

According to the 2023 Gartner® Market Guide for Workplace Experience Applications [1], “Improving the employee workplace experience is the No. 1 priority for 67% of corporate real estate leaders who are increasingly working with the digital workplace team to optimize the hybrid experience”

With Jumpree by Smarten Spaces for Microsoft Teams, employees can exercise a host of options – from selecting the days they work from office, synchronizing schedules with colleagues, and reserving spaces that best suit their requirements. Jumpree by Smarten Spaces enables employees to book meeting and collaboration spaces, desks, and other amenities or any spaces across the office, with ease, without the need for any additional app downloads. Companies can increase their productivity and companies can reduce up to 30% space costs. The solution offers seamless out-of-the-box integration with Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Outlook, and Teams making it easy for companies to deploy and use.

“Jumpree by Smarten Spaces for Microsoft Teams is a game-changer for employee workplace experience,” said Dinesh Malkani, Founder & CEO of Smarten Spaces. “Jumpree by Smarten Spaces makes things easy for employees by extending a Microsoft product they already use into a fully integrated solution that is highly intuitive. It removes the complexity of hybrid work and empowers them to collaborate better with their teams while giving them the best choices of spaces they love to work in. As companies move to flexibility in work arrangements, they can optimize their spaces.”

The solution is available in multiple packages with a 30-day trial period at Microsoft AppSource, Azure Marketplace, and Microsoft Teams. It can be self-onboarded by the companies themselves or through the partner ecosystem.

“As the workforce normalizes hybrid models, having the right tools for managing workspaces is vital for productivity and collaboration. Smarten Spaces has developed a specialized solution for Microsoft Teams that will add value to the workplace experience,” stated Ben Summers, Director, Product Marketing, Microsoft Teams & Platform at Microsoft Corp.

Smarten Spaces’ solution is deployed in over 30 countries globally including with leading Fortune 500 companies. They have recently reached an annual employee transaction rate of 3 million + employee interactions with a 3.5 X growth and deployment to over a million users.

INDIA – 07 April 2023 – After Mondelēz International’s announcement on the launch of its fourth global consumer trends study, the State of Snacking™ report examining year-on-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions, the company today unveiled the India report. The 4th edition of the study highlights how economic challenges are impacting consumer snacking choices around the globe. On the bright side, most surveyed Indian consumers continue to prioritize snacking, despite rising costs and inflationary pressures as snacking’s become the sole way to get respite from worldly issues. Thus, 86% of Indians continued to find room in their grocery budget for snacks.

This is at the back of an evolving relationship with food wherein snacking has become a daily staple as 76% Indians claim to snack twice a day. Other key findings of the India report state:

• Essential: Chocolate remains essential with 83% saying that chocolate is for the soul.
• Indulgence: Consumers are seeking that indulgent snacks are part of their everyday life (77%) and that they provide moments of peace in their day (81%). As per last year’s report, 88% consumers surveyed snacking improved mental health emotionally
• Connection: Snacking also offers routine moments of togetherness. Eight in 10 consumers (79%) snack to connect with others with nine in 10 (88%) saying, “sharing snacks with others is my love language.
• Trust: Indian consumers also report having more faith in known brands to carry them through this time, with 85% saying, “known brands are better equipped to deliver during challenging times.
• Mindful: Many are also tuning into portion sizes, saying they take time to portion out snacks before eating them (82%) and check nutrition labels on snacks before buying them (86%)

Nitin Saini, Vice President – Marketing, Mondelez India, added, “This year’s report rightfully captures how Indian consumer view snacking as a way to build connections or steal small moments of indulgence in their lives. While intuitive snacking on the rise, it is interesting to note that conscious consumers aren’t a monolith but are reframing indulgences to feel more permissible. Our study further indicates that today’s consumer is making judicious snacking choices that ensure individual’s well-being. As a global snacking leader, these insights validate our focus on delivering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way as we continue to lead the future of snacking.”

Additional findings from the 2022 State of Snacking India report include:

SNACKING IS BECOMING ESSENTIAL

Snackification continues to remain alive and well for Indians, despite the tumultuous economy. While 89% of Indian consumers are concerned about inflationary pressures, snacks will continue to be an essential part of their grocery budgets.

• Additionally, 9 in 10 Indian consumers (88%) say their household sits down to enjoy a snack together at least on a weekly basis
• 80% of the consumers say snacking helps them take their mind off the issues of the world

SNACK DISCOVERY & PERSONALIZATION

In the digital era, social media and other channels are acting as a catalyst for the snack exploration process. Over three-quarters of the consumers say they need more “snackspo” (or snack inspiration) in their life, especially Millennials (85%)

• Nearly nine in 10 Indian consumers (89%) either have bought or would buy a snack in-store after seeing it online
• Consumers crave multiple sources of inspiration and turn to digital platforms for exploring new snacks. More than three-quarters of Indian consumers would browse for snacks to buy in a virtual experience (76%),
• 84% will go out of their way to find their favorite snack, while a similar percentage (82%) would even pay extra to bring back some of their favorite childhood snack brands.

MINDFUL SNACKING

Consumers are trying to be mindful and present while snacking, with 87% reporting they are selective about the indulgent snacks they choose and 84% reporting they take time to savor indulgent snacks.

• Consumers are seeking that indulgent snacks are part of their everyday life (77%) and that they provide moments of peace in their day (81%). As per last year’s report, 88% consumers surveyed snacking improved mental health emotionally
• Indian consumers are also making an effort to be mindful and present while enjoying these types of snacks, as eight in 10 (84%) are more likely to take time to savour indulgent snacks.

The global 2022 State of Snacking report, developed in partnership with consumer polling specialist, The Harris Poll tracks snacking attitudes and behaviors among thousands of consumers surveyed across 12 countries for the fourth consecutive year.

New Delhi, April 07th, 2023: e-Sprinto, India’s fastest-growing electric two-wheeler brand has announced aggressive plans to electrify the 2-wheeler market with the anticipated launch of its 4 new high-speed scooters in 2023. The startup currently has a streamlined product portfolio in the low-speed category consisting of electric scooters which include – e-Sprinto and e-Sprinto BB. To expand its offering in the high-speed category which includes Sprinto HS, the startup has unveiled a bold strategy to introduce four brand new high-speed scooters in 2023, which will significantly raise the bar in terms of speed, performance, and innovation.

The company’s forthcoming range of scooters will cater to both the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) segments, offering a diverse range of features and capabilities that will meet the needs of a wide variety of customers. Among the 4 new EV scooters, one will cater to the B2B sector while the remaining three shall be directed towards the B2C segment. In addition, the anticipated scooters are designed to deliver an exceptional riding experience, with top-of-the-line performance, comfort, and safety features.

Mr. Atul Gupta, Co-Founder & Director – e-Sprinto in a statement said “With great excitement, we are delighted to reveal our highly anticipated range of high-speed scooters that we are confident will establish a new industry benchmark. Our unwavering dedication to sustainability and innovation has led us to embark on extensive research and development efforts aimed at providing our customers with the most advanced and eco-friendly modes of transportation. We are proud to lead the charge towards a greener future, and we firmly believe that our new line of scooters will deliver an exceptional riding experience, exceeding our customers’ expectations.”

“Our imminent line of electric scooters seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art technology, ecological mindfulness, and visual allure, culminating in an unparalleled ride for young Indian commuters. Our conviction remains unwavering to aid potential commuters to partake in the burgeoning electric mobility trend as well as gratify their senses with the exhilarating freedom of emission-free commuting” added Ms. Shalu Gupta, Co-Founder & Director – e-Sprinto.

e-Sprinto has earned a sterling reputation for itself as a leading electric vehicle manufacturer in India, offering an extensive range of premium quality electric scooters that provide sustainable and environment-friendly modes of transportation. The company’s commitment to sustainability has endeared it to a growing customer base and has earned it a position of pre-eminence in the Indian electric vehicle market. Being a bootstrapped startup, e-Sprinto has made huge strides within a year of its launch by addressing whopping 5000 orders.

The launch of its new range of high-speed scooters is a testament to the company’s dedication to innovation and its unwavering commitment to its customers. The vision of e-Sprinto is to establish itself as the most trusted brand in the electric-two-wheeler sector. The brand intends to do so by providing consistency in quality, service, and efficiency.

New Delhi, 7th April’23 – The Easter Bunny has arrived bearing gifts, and it’ll make you want to lick your plates clean. This year, Easter greetings come in the form of delicious chocolate bunnies, flavoured eggs, and cupcakes from Sidewalk, as well as a delectable brunch at the various award-winning restaurants at Hyatt Regency Delhi. Enliven your celebrations with a hearty spread of savoury eats, sweet treats and more.

Special Easter Menu

The special Easter menu includes delectable goodies and sweet treats to make your celebrations even more exciting. Choose from a list of delicious mouth-watering treats like chocolate bunnies, eggs filled with candy, chocolate bunnies, hot cross buns amongst others to light up your day.

Easter Brunch Celebrations:

A trip to the Levant at ‘Syrah’ – Syrah brings together the finest offerings from across the globe with its immaculate collection of wine and spirits, world-class infrastructure and attention to detail. The menu features refreshing salads, inviting grills and expansive mezze platters, reviving social dining which allows guests to capture the atmosphere of the space with great food at its center. An inviting poolside ambiance makes it the ideal destination to spend Easter Sunday with your loved ones.

Easter Brunch Package:

– Meal experience with soft beverages only priced at INR 4,500 plus taxes per person

– Meal experience with alcohol priced at INR 6,900 plus taxes per person

Culinary extravaganza at ‘The China Kitchen’ – The China Kitchen is a contemporary Chinese restaurant with the concept of “Dining in the Kitchen”, offering a stylised interpretation of the traditional Chinese dining experience. This Easter Sunday, The China Kitchen offers a set menu abundant with hearty classics and house specialties including Dumplings, noodles, Chop & Wok and desserts.

Easter Brunch Package:

– Special set menu with soft beverages only priced at INR 4,500 plus taxes per person

– Special set menu with alcohol priced at INR 6,650 plus taxes per person

Indulgent delights at ‘La Piazza’ – La Piazza celebrates Italian trattoria style authentic Italian Cuisine with a live kitchen. Enjoy a delicious Easter Sunday brunch buffet, which serves antipasti options showcasing the best of Italian cuisine by Chef Daniele Macioce with selection of pasta, pizzas and main course being served on the table and get a taste of the finest Italian cuisine.

Easter Brunch Package:

– Special set menu with soft beverages only priced at INR 4,500 plus taxes per person

– Special set menu with alcohol priced at INR 6,150 plus taxes per person

Blissful brunch at ‘TK’s Oriental Grill’– T.K’S stands for Teppanyaki Kitchens that has seven hot grills, on which qualified chefs cook in front of guests who are seated around the grill. A one-of-a-kind unique dining experience celebrating Japanese, Indonesian, Thai and Far East cuisine. Sushi, sashimi, and tempura favourites are just the beginning of a superb menu to tempt the adventurous. It offers the thrill of watching the teppanyaki chefs in action as they marinate, chop, sauté, and grill a delectable four-course meal from scratch.

Easter Brunch Package:

– Special set menu with soft beverages only priced at INR 4,500 plus taxes per person

– Special set menu with alcohol priced at INR 6,150 plus taxes per person

Beverages: Prosecco, wine, and domestic beer

A gastronomical affair at ‘Café’ – Café is a 24-hour restaurant offering a scenic view of the lush green gardens of the hotel. Modelled on a multi-cuisine all day buffet format, watch out for a beautiful affair on Easter Sunday at Café while you relish the splendid specialties with your choice of cuisine.

Easter Brunch Package:

– Special set menu with soft beverages only priced at INR 3,150 plus taxes per person

– Special set menu with alcohol priced at INR 5,700 plus taxes per person

Beverages: Prosecco, wine, and domestic beer.

7th April 2023 | Gurugram- Mamaearth, the purpose-driven FMCG brand, launched their latest campaign Goodness Makes You Beautiful’ urges everyone to relook at the traditional concept of beauty and presents a more holistic meaning to the word.

The new campaign presents a revolutionary concept of beauty, with the core message that good actions make us truly beautiful. The brand believes that there are people around us who make this world beautiful everyday through their little actions and should be acknowledged.

Conceptualized by Korra Worldwide, the film showcases the idea of beauty (your good actions make you beautiful) by complimenting the good deeds as ‘beautiful’. It depicts four scenes from our everyday life wherein the protagonist in every scene is doing something good like offering water to the traffic policeman who is working on a sunny day, putting garbage in the bin and helping people around them and because of their good deeds they are being called ‘beautiful’.

Speaking about the campaign, Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Mamaearth said, “With the launch of the new campaign, we aim to redefine the meaning of beauty beyond external features and inspire people to recognize the charm and endearing qualities of good deeds. The brand’s commitment to creating toxin-free products aligns perfectly with the values of this campaign. Mamaearth has always believed in the power of natural goodness and has built its brand on the premise of providing products that are free of toxins. With this campaign, Mamaearth hopes to encourage people to embrace a more holistic definition of beauty that goes beyond superficial appearance.”

Comment from Gaurav Nabh, Founder & Director of Korra said, “This campaign is like a breath of fresh air. It exhibits a whole new perspective from the brand and changes the way the world looks at beauty. I am quite hopeful that it’s going to move hearts and make us self-question the very meaning of the word, “beautiful”. And how we use it in our everyday lives.”

The film is not only an effort to redefine beauty but also to highlight the brand’s commitment to making a positive impact on society. With its toxin-free product proposition, Mamaearth is adding value to people’s lives in more ways than one.

Bangalore, 7th April 2023: Gold medal Electricals, India’s leading electrical manufacturing company launches the Vector fan as part of its star-rated decorative fans segment for the summers. This innovative and stylish fan is designed to not only accentuate your homes or offices but also to perform efficiently.

Goldmedal’s Vector fan defines performance with a powerful motor and aerodynamic blades promoting a wider conical spread of breeze to ensure air distribution in each and every corner of the room. A highly durable fan, the Vector is available in attractive colours with an anti-dust coating to withstand daily use. Goldmedal’s Vector is a star-rated decorative fan that ensures much less power usage compared to traditional fans.

Vector fan also offers features such as:

· Star-rated fan which adhere BEE norms

· Excellent and long-lasting paint finish with attractive colour options

· 50w @230v with 210 cmm air delivery

· Incredibly quiet

· Double ball bearing

· High-grade copper motor

Commenting on the latest addition to the fans segment, Bishan Jain, Director, Goldmedal Electricals, said, “Today, the world faces a critical challenge in the form of climate change and environmental sustainability. It is now more important than ever that we consciously choose energy-efficient technologies and solutions that not only consume less energy but also have less impact on the environment. At Goldmedal Electricals, we are committed to providing consumers with energy-efficient fans that not only offer superior performance and style but also come at affordable prices. Our star-rated fans have been designed to reduce power consumption, cut down electricity bills, and promote a greener planet. With the Vector fan and our range of energy-saving models, we guarantee that Goldmedal fans will provide high-speed cooling, whisper-quiet operation, and stunning aesthetics.”

The fan is available at INR 3900/- and can be purchased from leading retail stores. Goldmedal Electricals, one of India’s leading Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) companies is known for its wide range of star-rated decorative ceiling fans. The company also offers a variety of modular switches and accessories, home automation systems, luminaries and LED lights, wires and cables, doorbells, fans, PVC pipes, DBs, MCBs, and others.

New Delhi/ Noida, April 7, 2023: Residential demand and supply in Delhi declined by 12.8% and 5.9% QoQ, respectively, while price increased by 2.8% QoQ, observed Magicbricks PropIndex Report January – March 2023. Further, owing to metro rail connectivity, quality infrastructure, and the availability of multiple residential options, Dwarka and Greater Kailash emerged as the most searched localities of Delhi.

The report further observed that Delhi’s residential market recorded the highest demand for 3BHK where 52% of the homebuyers showed preference towards this configuration. This was followed by 2BHK units which commanded a 30% share of the total demand.

Elaborating on the trends, Sudhir Pai, CEO, of Magicbricks commented, “Several multilateral agencies have projected that the Indian economy will grow by 6-7% in FY’ 23, despite the global slowdown. The recent Union Budget has also introduced several encouraging initiatives, including substantial allocations to PMAY and UIDF, which have set the wheels in motion for facilitating employment opportunities and infrastructure development. Given the under-served demand for home-ownership in the affordable and mid-range segment, we are optimistic about the growth trajectory for residential demand in the coming quarters as well. We anticipate that the market will stabilise, supplemented by new projects, and expedited delivery of under-construction properties, which will open up new avenues for investment and innovation.”

The report concludes that owing to inflationary pressures on infrastructure costs, the average rate of ready-to-move and under-construction properties increased 2.1% and 9.3% QoQ, respectively.

Residential Market Insights for Greater Noida

The residential demand (searches) and supply (active listings) in Greater Noida increased 7.2% and 17.6% QoQ, respectively.

The average rates also inched up by 11.9% QoQ.

The average rate of ready-to-move and under-construction segments increased 10.3% and 16.3% QoQ respectively.

Greater Noida saw highest preference coming in for 2 BHK units with a demand share of 43% and 47% of available homes (supply) came in from 2BHK units.

Residential Market Insights for Gurugram

After witnessing a dip in two-quarters, Gurugram recorded a QoQ increase of 2.4% in supply (active listings) from Jan – March 2023 whereas demand (searches) declined by 1.9% QoQ.

Due to the mismatch of demand and supply, property rates appreciated by 9.3% QoQ and 18.1% YoY, which is the second highest, according to the report.

3 BHK units dominated the residential market with a 59% share in total demand and a 54% share in total supply.

Backed by affordability and accessibility to employment hubs, New Gurugram emerged as the showstopper based on demand & supply.

Bangalore, April 7, 2023 – Air India, India’s leading airline and a Star Alliance member, has reached the conclusion of the first phase of Vihaan.AI, its comprehensive 5-year transformation plan. This first phase called Taxi, was focussed on addressing legacy issues of the airline at scale and laying the foundation for future growth. The conclusion of the first phase also marks the beginning of Take Off, the second phase of transformation which is focused on developing the platforms, processes, and systems needed to build toward excellence.

Commenting on the conclusion of the Taxi phase, Mr. Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India said, “The first six months of our transformation journey has engaged and united Air Indians behind a common cause, and made great strides in tackling many issues that had built up over the years. During this Taxi phase, we have also come a long way in establishing foundations for growth. Our record-setting aircraft order, the commitment of $400m to completely refurbish existing aircraft, the investment of $200m in new IT, and the recruitment of literally thousands of staff are but a few of the significant investments being made to restore Air India to the upper echelons of global aviation. As we move into our Take Off phase, we will start seeing these investments bear fruit. All Air Indians are very grateful to partners and supporters as we continue this journey.”

Some of the significant achievements during the Taxi phase include:

Customer:

● Committed over USD 400 Mn for aircraft refurbishments

● Revamped menus on international and domestic routes

● Launched Premium Economy seats for the first time ever on select long-haul flights

● Insourced some of the critical customer service functions and initiated revamp of customer notification system for all touchpoints.

● More than 1 million legacy refund cases settled between February – December 2022

● Implemented multiple customer compensation policies to aid service recovery

● Launched RFP for new customer contact centre

● Recruited, with AISATS, hundreds of additional airport staff to improve customer experience

People:

● Rolled out new organization structure and revamped roles across levels with a conscious effort to address the disparities between permanent and full-term contract employees

● Rolled out over 29 new policies across employees to improve welfare

● Designed new remuneration programs for legacy staff

● Introduced 2 new training programs, Saksham and ACE, to upskill staff and improve service

● Onboarded more than 3800+ employees across crew and other functions to support capability and growth

Growth & Commercial Excellence:

● Signed the industry’s largest-ever order for 470 aircraft

● Expedited fleet expansion with 36 leased aircraft, including 11 widebodies, being delivered in 2022-23

● Restored to service, or decommissioned pending sale, all long grounded aircraft

● Added 6 new international routes while increasing the frequency on another 24

● Attained highest ever single-day passenger revenue, highest ever cargo revenue, highest ever ancillary revenue, and highest ever load factor

● RASK (revenue per available seat kilometre) improved by 17% over a period of a year

Digital:

● US$200 being invested in upgrading IT systems including implementing Salesforce for CRM integration and upgradation of SAP ERP system from obsolete mainframe to the cloud, upgradation of the website, employee self-service systems, learning management systems, safety management system, world-class rostering, and day-of-ops systems as also introducing iPads across the fleet to better empower crew and improve processes.

Operations:

● Most improved domestic On-Time Performance (OTP) across the sector in the last one year with a consistent top 3 ranking

● Comprehensive spares and support agreements reached to improve worldwide reliability

● Performance Improvement Programme underway with Boeing to improve 787 reliability

● In-flight Entertainment (IFE) systems have been restored to working order on nearly all first and business-class seats, with economy seats being up to nearly 90%.

● Engineering function completely rebuilt, with new people and systems.

● World-class flight safety expertise and systems on boarded

● First airline in the world to successfully undertake the risk-based IATA Operational Safety Audit.

Influence & Responsibility:

● Signed MoU with CSIR – Indian Institute of Petroleum for adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)

● Re-engaged with the global aviation industry relationships including joining industry associations like AAPA and FIA

● Reactivated more than 10 codeshare agreements and in active alliance discussions with other airlines

● Actively engaged with Star Alliance, IATA, Flight Safety Foundation

● Adopted ‘Go Green, Go Paperless’ initiative including adoption of e-signature

The conclusion of the Taxi phase also marks the beginning of Vihaan.AI’s Take Off chapter. Take Off is focussed on building the right platforms and progress faster based on the momentum that has been established. This phase will also witness the consolidation of the group airlines AirAsia India and Air India Express. The LCC entity has successfully merged their core reservations platform, websites, and customer-facing systems. Vistara will also be merged with Air India following the grant of regulatory approval. The development of a world-class training academy will also take shape as also the future direction and configuration of the airline’s line and base maintenance.

Vihaan.AI, which in Sanskrit signifies the dawn of a new era, has a detailed roadmap for Air India with clear milestones focussing on dramatically growing both its network and fleet, developing a completely revamped customer proposition, improving reliability and on-time performance, and taking a leadership position in technology, sustainability, and innovation, while aggressively investing behind the best industry talent. The plan is aimed at putting Air India on a path to sustained growth, profitability, and market leadership.

Ahmedabad, April 7, 2023: ABP Asmita, one of the leading regional news channels in Gujarat, recently hosted the fifth edition of its prestigious Asmita Sanman Puraskar 2023 to commemorate the incredible diversity of talents in the state and celebrate the spirit of excellence and social responsibility.

The event highlighted the immense potential of Gujarat, both in terms of its people and its commitment to progress. The attendees included entrepreneurs including social entrepreneurs, business leaders, and political figures, who shared their stories of success and vision for the future.

During the event, ABP Asmita honoured the exemplary achievements of Gujaratis in various fields such as education, culture, literature, music, cinema, sports, social services, and business. The event was made even more special by the presence of esteemed dignitaries such as Shri Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Kanubhai Desai, Finance Minister, Gujarat, Balwant Singh Rajput, Cabinet Minister, Industry MSME, Civil Aviation, Labour & Employment, Gujarat, Kuber Dindor, Education Minister, Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi, Home Minister, Gujarat, and Mukesh Patel, Minister of State for Forest & Environment, Climate Change, Water Resources & Water Supply.

The Asmita Sanman Puraskar 2023 was presented to nine distinguished personalities. Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani, an Indian politician and industrialist, was honoured with the Maha Sanman for his exceptional work towards the Gujarati community. Rajnikant Devidas Shroff, Founder and Chairman of UPL Limited, was awarded the Asmita Sanman Puraskar for Business for his contribution towards the growth of the country.

Manhar Udhas, a renowned Hindi and Gujarati singer, was honoured with the Asmita Sanman Puraskar for Music for his contribution to the Gujarati music community and for singing for over 300 films of different languages. Karsan Ghavri, a former Indian cricketer, was awarded the Asmita Sanman Puraskar for Sports for bringing glory to the Indian cricket.

Praful Dave, a prominent singer, was presented with the Asmita Sanman Puraskar for Culture for lending his voice to over 7000+ Gujarati songs. Malji Bhai Desai, a Gandhian social worker, and a politician, was honoured with the award for promoting the economic and educational development of the rural population of Gujarat.

Yazdi Naoshriwan Karanjia, a Gujarati theatre artist, received the Asmita Sanman Puraskar for Literature for his several years of service in the field of the arts.

Sunil Damor received the Asmita Sanman Puraskar for Social Service who made a rare touching gesture by deciding to donate his infant’s body for medical studies in tribal dominated Dahod district in Central Gujarat. Last but not least, Dilip Joshi, a renowned Indian actor, was honoured with the Asmita Sanman Puraskar for Cinema for his outstanding contribution to the film industry.

ABP Asmita is committed to going a long way in promoting and celebrating talents in Gujarat, and in encouraging citizens to rise above the ordinary and be responsible members of the society.

This year’s edition of the Asmita Sanman Puraskar was Co-Presented by Navratna Oil and Vikram Tea, and Co-Powered by Vasant Masala, Little Angel Diaper, Rungta Steel TMT Bar and Tirupati Cottonseed Oil. The Associate Partner was Rentio Toor Dal while the event was Supported by Sankad Aath and The School of Science. Shree Nandan Courier Ltd was the Courier Partner and ABP Live was the Digital Partner.