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Every year on February 4th, the global community comes together to observe World Cancer Day. This day serves as a powerful platform to raise awareness about cancer, celebrate the lives of those affected, and mobilize collective efforts to combat this disease. It’s a day of solidarity, where individuals, healthcare professionals, and organizations unite to advance cancer care and prevention.

Each year, World Cancer Day is anchored around a theme that guides activities and messages. The theme for 2024 is “Close the Care Gap,” focusing on equity in cancer care. This theme underscores the disparities in cancer care access and aims to bridge the gap, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or location, receives the care they need

The magnitude of the problem – There are 14L new cancer cases diagnosed in 2021 alone, and to give u a little perspective – that translates to 1 in every 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime (breast cancer being the most common cancer)

How do we curb this growth year on year?

1. Follow a healthy lifestyle – exercise every day/ eat right

2. Stop smoking and encourage everyone around you to stop smoking and stay away from smoke

3. Stay away from tobacco – smoke or smokeless

4. Control your drinking and never mix alcohol with smoking

5. Be conscious of the environment where u work and live- away from any kind of

pollutants

6. Get regular health check up done especially for people who are 50yrs and above.

7. If you have a family history of breast, ovary or stomach, colon etc, – be sure to get yourself screened regularly- all you need is to spend half a day once a year for a cancer check

8. Educate your family, friends, community that cancer is not a death sentence – 70 percent of all cancers are curable when detected early and that a normal life after Cancer is possible and it is a reality !

Bengaluru, February 3, 2024: Tata Motors Ltd. (TML) announced its results for quarter ending December 31, 2023.

 Tata Motors Consolidated:

TML delivered a strong performance in Q3 FY24 with Revenue of ₹110.6K Cr (up 25.0%), EBITDA at ₹15.8K Cr (up 60.6%) and EBIT of ₹9.2K Cr (+₹5.3K Cr) with all automotive verticals continuing their profitable growth trajectory. PBT (bei) improved by ₹4.4K Cr to ₹7.6K Cr and Net Profit was ₹7.1K Cr. For YTD FY24, the business reported strong PBT (bei) of ₹19.0K Cr, an improvement of ₹22.6K Cr over the previous year. Net Automotive debt reduced further to ₹29.2K Cr.

JLR revenue improved 22% to £7.4b. Improved wholesales and reduced material costs resulted in EBIT margins of 8.8% (+510bps). CV revenue improved by 19.2% and EBIT improved to 8.6% (+270bps) benefiting from higher realisations and richer mix. PV revenues were up by 10.6% and EBIT margins improved by 60 bps to 2.1% led by savings in commodity costs.

 Looking Ahead:

We remain positive on all three auto businesses. We expect the performance to further improve in Q4 on account of seasonality, new launches and improving supplies at JLR.  We achieved net debt reduction of ₹9.5K Cr in Q3 and we are confident of achieving our deleveraging plans.

 PB Balaji, Group Chief Financial Officer, Tata Motors said:

“It is satisfying to see our businesses execute well on their differentiated strategies and deliver a strong set of results for the quarter, thereby making it six quarters of consistent delivery. We aim to end the year on a strong footing and remain confident of sustaining our performance in the coming quarters and delivering on our de-leveraging plans.”   

Highlights

• Record Q3 FY24 and YTD FY24 revenue of £7.4 billion and £21.1 billion respectively.
• EBIT margin in Q3 FY24 of 8.8%; more than double Q3 FY23.
• PBT (bei) was £627 million in Q3 FY24, JLR’s highest quarterly profit since Q4 FY17. YTD FY24 PBT (bei) was £1.5 billion.
• Free cash flow was £626 million in Q3 FY24 and £1.4 billion for YTD FY24 and net debt reduced to £1.6 billion.
• Total liquidity was £5.8 billion, including the £1.52 billion undrawn revolving credit facility.

Reimagine Transformation

Modern Luxury

• Record quarterly Range Rover wholesales
• Range Rover Electric generating strong interest with over 15,000 sign ups to the waiting list since opening
• Sales of highest specification Range Rover SV with average price of £202,000, are growing year-on-year with 3,637 year-to-date sales already surpassing 1,909 Range Rover SV sold in FY23
• Defender 110 D300 X-Dynamic S wins What Car?  Car of the Year ‘Best seven-seater’ award

Electrification

• Range Rover Electric prototypes being tested on the road while electric medium size SUV prototypes and new Jaguar prototypes in development
• Transformation of JLR plants for EV production continues at pace:

o   New £60m BEV underbody line at Solihull, West Midlands, UK, being installed

o   New body shop in Halewood, Merseyside, UK, for electric EMA models near completion

o   Production lines for electric drive unit manufacture at Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK progressing well

Sustainability

• ESG risk rating from Sustainalytics further improved, ‘Low Risk’ score reduced from 17.1 to 15.6, with ranking improving from the 4^th to the 3^rd lowest risk out of 74 companies in the Automotive Sub Industry

Financials

JLR delivered another strong performance in Q3 FY24, increasing wholesales to fulfil more client orders in the quarter. Revenue for the quarter was £7.4 billion, up 22% versus Q3 FY23 and up 8% versus Q2 FY24. Revenues for YTD FY24 were £21.1 billion – JLR’s highest ever revenue in the first nine months of a financial year and up 35% yoy. EBIT margin was positive at 8.8%, more than doubling from 3.7% a year ago. The higher profitability yoy reflects favourable volumes and reduced chip costs, offset partially by unfavourable fixed marketing, administration and FX revaluation.

 Looking ahead

The Company is on track to achieve its profitability and cashflow targets. The EBIT margin for FY24 is expected to be over 8% and we continue to expect operating cashflow to support net debt of less than £1 billion by the end of FY24 and positive net cash in FY25.

 Adrian Mardell, JLR Chief Executive Officer, said:

“We have delivered a further outstanding financial performance in quarter three, with our best quarterly profit for seven years and our highest ever revenue for the first nine months of a financial year. Sales of our modern luxury vehicles hit new records in the quarter and we are excited about the strong client interest for our soon to launch Range Rover Electric. I must attribute these results to our talented and dedicated people, who work relentlessly to bring our exceptional modern luxury cars to the market. Looking ahead, we are mindful of the challenges our business will face but are confident that we will continue to successfully deliver our Reimagine Strategy.”

 Highlights

• Q3 FY24 revenue at ₹ 20.1K Cr, (+19.2%), EBITDA 11.1% (+270 bps), EBIT 8.6% (+270 bps), PBT (bei) ₹ 1.7K Cr.
• YTD FY24 revenue at ₹ 57.2K Cr, (+15.4%), EBITDA 10.4% (+410 bps), EBIT 7.7% (+400 bps), PBT (bei) ₹ 4.1K Cr.
• Double-digit EBITDA delivered; continue to see sequential improvement.
• Domestic Vahan market share at 38.7% in Q3 FY24. HGV+HMV 50.7%, MGV 38.6%, LGV 32.4%, Passenger 35.1%.
• HGV+HMV market share increasing consistently this year. MGV market shares up 100bps qoq on better availability. Action plans underway to improve LGV market shares.
• Showcased a wide range of safer, smarter and greener mobility solutions at EXCON 2023. Unveiled advanced and comprehensive range of aggregates.
• Launched all-new Intra V70 pickup, Intra V20 Gold pickup and Ace HT making small commercial vehicles & pickups more efficient, functional, and productive with reduced ownership costs.
• Bagged the prestigious order of 1,350 diesel bus chassis from Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation.

 Financials

In Q3 FY24, domestic wholesale CV volumes were 91.9K units, marginally higher 1.1% yoy. Exports were at 4.8K units increasing by 14% yoy. However, revenues improved by 19.2% yoy to ₹20.1K Cr on account of salience towards medium and heavy commercial vehicles and better market operating price. The quarter witnessed strong EBITDA and EBIT margins of 11.1% (up 270 bps yoy) and 8.6% (up 270 bps yoy) respectively, due to improved pricing, superior mix, and strong realizations leading to a strong PBT (bei) of ₹1.7K Cr.

Looking ahead

Going forward, we expect demand to improve in Q4FY24 across most segments due to the Government’s continuing thrust on infrastructure development, the promising growth outlook of the economy and our demand-pull initiatives. We will continue to improve realizations whilst growing VAHAN share, drive innovation to address specific micro segment needs, focus on market development and scale up EV penetration. Focused actions are underway to win back the market share in SCVPUs. Profitability continues to remain the key focus area and we will strive to ensure consistent margin improvement and delivery of double-digit EBITDA margins.

Girish Wagh, Executive Director Tata Motors Ltd said:

“The CV industry witnessed a pause in sales growth in Q3FY24 on account of the higher base effect, impact of elections held across five states, and the post festive seasonal slowdown in rural consumption. While M&HCV and Passenger Commercial segments witnessed healthy growth, shrinking IL&CV and SCVPU sales pulled down overall volumes during the quarter.  Owing to pricing discipline and richer mix, profitability continued to improve and we achieved 11.1% EBITDA margins in Q3 FY24. We will continue to drive the business with strong customer connect, proactive demand-pull initiatives and with innovations in product and service. By improving customer affinity for our brands, we intend to further step-up registration market shares sustainably, and improve realisations and profitability.”

KEY HIGHLIGHTS (Q2FY24)

• Net Profit increased by 62% YoY to Rs.1,870 Cr.
• Operating Profit stood at Rs.3,004 Cr for Q3FY24 against Rs.3,652 Cr in Q3FY23 and Rs.3,756 Cr in Q2FY24.
• Net Interest Income (NII) stood at Rs.5,463 Cr for Q3FY24 against Rs.5,595 Cr for Q3FY23 and Rs.5,740 Cr in Q2FY24.
• Yield on Advances (Dom.) improved by 53 bps YoY.    Gross NPA ratio down by 231 bps YoY.
• Net NPA ratio down by 20 bps YoY.
• Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) at 89.95%.
• CRAR stood at 16.06%, with CET-1 ratio at 13.16%.
• Global Business increased by 9.60% YoY.
• Global Deposits increased by 8.28% YoY.
• Global Advances increased by 11.29% YoY.
• RAM Advances grew by 13.61% YoY and it constitutes 55.24% of Advances
• Agriculture Credit grew by 14.23% YoY. MSME Credit grew by 10.61% YoY.

• CASA deposits increased by 5.92% YoY and CASA ratio at 43.88%.

Profitability:

Q3-FY24: 

• Net Profit for the quarter improved by 62% YoY and stood at Rs.1,870 Cr for Q3FY24 against Rs.1,151 Cr in Q3FY23. On a sequential basis, Net Profit improved by 28% from Rs.1,458 Cr in Q2FY24.
• Operating Profit stood at Rs.3,004 Cr for Q3FY24 against Rs.3,652 Cr in Q3FY23 and Rs.3,756 Cr in Q2FY24.
• Net Interest Income (NII) stood at Rs.5,463 Cr for Q3FY24 against Rs.5,595 Cr for Q3FY23 and Rs.5,740 Cr in Q2FY24.
• Non-Interest Income stood at to Rs.1,193 Cr for Q3FY24 against Rs.1,432 Cr in Q3FY23 and Rs.1,688 Cr in Q2FY24.

9Months ended FY24:

• Net Profit increased by 83% YoY and stood at Rs.4,879 Cr for 9 month ended FY’24 against Rs.2,672 Cr in the corresponding period of last year.
• Operating Profit improved by 14% YoY and stood at Rs.10,511 Cr for 9-month ended FY’24 against Rs.9,209 Cr in the corresponding period of last year.
• Net Interest Income (NII) increased by 16% YoY and stood at Rs.17,117 Cr for 9-month ended FY’24 against Rs.14,751 Cr in the corresponding period of last year.
• Non-Interest Income increased by 9% YoY and stood at Rs.4,344 Cr for 9- month ended FY’24 against Rs.4,001 Cr in the corresponding period of last year.

Ratios (Q3-FY24):

• NIM (Global) stood at 2.85% in Q3FY24 against 3.28% in Q3FY23 and 3.08% in Q2FY24.
• NIM (Domestic) stood at 3.21% in Q3FY24 against 3.72% in Q3FY23 and 3.47% in Q2FY24.
• Return on Assets (Global) improved by 27 bps YoY to 0.82% in Q3FY24 against 0.55% in Q3FY23. On a sequential basis it improved by 15 bps from 0.67% in Q2FY24.
• Cost to Income ratio (Global) stood at 54.87% in Q3FY24 against 48.03% in Q3FY23 and 49.44% in Q2FY24.
• Yield on Advances (Global) improved by 70 bps YoY to 8.37% in Q3FY24 against 7.67% in Q3FY23 and 8.54% in Q2FY24.
• Cost of Deposits (Global) stood at 4.62% in Q3FY24 against 3.72% in Q3FY23 and 4.49% in Q2FY24.

Ratios (9Months ended-FY24):

• NIM (Global) improved by 2 bps YoY to 2.98% in 9M-FY24 against 2.96% in 9M-FY23.
• NIM (Domestic) stood at 3.35% in 9M-FY24 against 3.37% in 9M-FY23.
• Return on Assets (RoA) improved by 28 bps YoY to 0.72% in 9M-FY24 against 0.44% in 9M-FY23.
• Return on Equity (RoE) improved by 434 bps YoY to 13.75% in 9M-FY24 against 9.41% in 9M-FY23.
• Cost to Income ratio (Global) stood at 51.02% in 9M-FY24 against 50.89% in 9M-FY23.
• Credit Cost improved by 37 bps to 0.54% 9-Months ended 31 st Dec. 2023
• Yield on Advances (Global) improved by 117 bps to 8.34% in 9M-FY24 against 7.17% in 9M-FY23.
• Cost of Deposits (Global) stood at 4.44% in 9M-FY24 against 3.58% in 9MFY23.

Business:

• Global Business increased by 9.60% YoY from Rs.11,61,441 Cr in Dec’22 to Rs.12,72,887 Cr in Dec’23. (YTD Growth: 7.38%)
• Global Deposits increased by 8.28% YoY from Rs. 6,53,691 Cr in Dec’22 to Rs. 7,07,827 Cr in Dec’23. (YTD Growth: 5.71%)
• Global Advances increased by 11.29% YoY from Rs. 5,07,750 Cr in Dec’22 to Rs. 5,65,060 Cr in Dec’23. (YTD Growth: 9.54%)
• Overseas Deposits increased by 12.07% YOY to Rs. 1,08,690 Cr and Overseas Advances increased by 10.99% YOY to Rs. 90,047 Cr in Dec’23.
• Domestic Deposits increased by 7.62% YoY from Rs.5,56,707 Cr in Dec’22 to Rs.5,99,137 Cr in Dec’23. (YTD Growth: 5.66%)
• Domestic CASA went up by 5.92% YoY from Rs.2,46,718 Cr in Dec’22 to Rs.2,61,335 Cr in Dec’23 and CASA ratio stood at 43.88%. (YTD Growth of CASA Deposits: 3.64%)
• Domestic Advances increased by 11.34% YoY from Rs. 4,26,622 Cr in Dec’22 to Rs. 4,75,012 Cr in Dec’23. (YTD Growth: 10.05%)
• RAM Advances increased by 13.61% YoY to Rs.2,62,390 Cr, constituting to 55.24% of Advances in Dec’23. (YTD Growth: 10.30%)
• Retail Credit grew by 15.40% YoY to Rs.1,05,445 Cr in Dec’23. (YTD Growth: 11.33%)
• Agriculture Credit grew by 14.23% YoY to Rs.80,345 Cr in Dec’23. (YTD Growth: 10.99%)
• MSME Credit grew by 10.61% YoY to Rs.76,600 Cr in Dec’23. (YTD Growth: – 8.23%).

Asset Quality:

• Gross NPA declined by 22.24% YoY from Rs.38,885 Cr in Dec’22 to Rs.30,237 Cr in Dec’23.
• Net NPA declined by 0.25% YoY from Rs.7,646 Cr in Dec’22 to Rs.7,627 Cr in Dec’23.
• GNPA ratio improved by 231 bps from 7.66% in Dec’22 to 5.35% in Dec’23.
• Net NPA ratio improved by 20 bps from 1.61% in Dec’22 to 1.41% in Dec’23.
• Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) stood at 89.95% in Dec’23 against 90.27% in Dec’22.

Capital Adequacy:

• As on 31.12.2023, Bank’s total Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) was at 16.06% against 15.60% in Dec’22.
• CET-1 ratio stood at 13.16% as on Dec’23.

Priority Sector:

• Priority Sector Advances increased by 10.51% YOY and achieved 43.62% of ANBC as on Dec’23. Agricultural advances achieved 19.72% of ANBC.
• Advances to Small & Marginal Farmers achieved 12.68% of ANBC in Dec’23 against regulatory norm of 10%.
• Advances to Weaker Sections achieved 15.82% of ANBC in Dec’23 against regulatory norm of 12%

Financial Inclusion:

Digital Banking:

• Internet Banking users: Increased to 8.8 million in Dec’23 from 8.4 million in
• Dec’22.
• Mobile Banking users: Increased to 10.1 million in Dec’23 from 7.1 million in
• Dec’22.
• Number of UPI users increased to 18.0 million in Dec’23 from 14.8 million in
• Dec’22.

Branch Network:

• As on 31st Dec’23, the Bank has 5139 number of Domestic branches.
• Rural: 1861 (36%), Semi-Urban: 1457 (28%), Urban: 831 (16%), Metro: 990 (19%).

New Delhi February 3, 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman‘s sixth consecutive budget presentation, the last one before the General Elections, has concluded. Breaking down the complexities and deciphering the budget’s profound impact, the Times of India proudly introduces its annual flagship property, the Right to Excellence Budget Masterclass. The event will feature Amitabh Kant, former CEO of Niti Aayog, known for his insightful perspectives on economic matters.

Taking place on February 5, 2024, in Delhi, this masterclass is set to unite policymakers, experts, and finance gurus to decode the pivotal announcements made by the Finance Minister.

Prasad Sanyal, Business Head, Times of India Digital, said, “We hope this Budget masterclass helps people understand the impact of the announcements made by the Finance Minister. It’s essential for individuals and businesses to stay informed about the budget’s implications. Our Budget Masterclass will provide valuable insights and analysis to help people navigate the potential impact of the Union Budget on their personal and professional finances.”

• Here’s an overview of the sessions that will be part of the Masterclass:
•  Navigating Tax Changes: Understanding the implications of introduced tax changes and their impact on personal finances.
•  Fueling Growth: Exploring strategies outlined in the Budget to foster economic growth.
•  Sector Spotlight – Revolutionizing the Automobile Sector: Gaining Expert Insights on How the Budget Will Impact the Auto Industry.
•  Fireside Chat: Budget Planning for Businesses: Delving into how businesses can strategically plan decisions in alignment with fiscal policies.
•  Fireside Chat: Revolutionizing the Automobile Sector – Innovations, Sustainability, and Future Trends: An in-depth expert perspective on how the budget will shape the future of the automobile sector.

Shashank Srivastava, Sr. Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, one of the key panellists on the Masterclass, said, “I am very excited to be a part of TOI’s Right To Excellence Budget Masterclass. Today, I will be talking about the blueprint that the interim budget has provided the industry at large to sustain India’s economic growth. Furthermore, I will also discuss the budget’s impact on the auto sector, what measures need to be taken to continue the growth momentum in the sector, and future trends.”

Bengaluru, February 03, 2024: Karnataka carries a staggering cancer burden, with the second highest reported rate among all Indian states covered by population-based cancer registries (PBCRs). Data reveals a staggering 151 cases per lakh population, mainly cervical ovarian and breast cancers which translates to a significant public health challenge.

Despite a rising burden, personalized medicine offers tailored therapy. Recently, India witnessed a beacon of hope in the form of precise cutting-edge treatments and personalised care approaches. For instance, standing at the forefront of precision therapy for cancer, is the newly introduced CAR-T cell therapy, NexCAR19. According to medical oncologists, this gene-modified cell treatment offers a single-infusion approach that significantly improves quality of life at a fraction of the global cost. The arrival of CAR-T program in Karnataka marks the start of a new era of personalized cancer care. It opens avenues for newer therapies and solutions for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma and B-acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

A cancer diagnosis often comes with an overwhelming amount of information for patients to sift through and remember. In the intricate tapestry of cancer care, case managers emerge as vital navigators, offering a beacon of support for those traversing the challenging terrain of diagnosis and treatment. Medix Global, which offers a unique healthcare management model, further amplifies this support by offering its Personalised Cancer Care Case Management services as a pillar of support for patients and their families. “No two cancer journeys are identical,” says Medix Global’s Founder and CEO, Ms. Sigal Atzmon. “That’s why we tailor our services to each patient’s unique needs. We delve into medical history, personal circumstances, and treatment goals, crafting a precise, personalised care plan just for them. Ultimately, we aim to empower patients, navigating the intricate landscape of cancer care with compassion while leveraging both global and local expertise”, she said.

Medix Global aims at bringing in a fundamental change in how healthcare is delivered and consumed in India. Dr. Ankit Kumar Gupta, Senior Case Manager Doctor at Medix Global’s Mumbai Office emphasises on how their model is a movement away from a one-size-fits-all and fragmented approach towards more advanced, nuanced, patient-specific and holistic cancer care. “By implementing our uniquely managed care models across India, Medix flattens the inequality of care curve, reduces unwarranted healthcare variations between doctors, hospitals, cities, regions, countries and more, making quality healthcare borderless”, he said.

“The impact and improvement in medical outcomes that we have demonstrated speaks for itself”. Added Ms. Atzmon. “In 7.8% of the oncology cases managed, we changed the diagnosis and helped reach an accurate diagnosis. This includes, the type or subtype of cancer, staging of the tumour or extreme cases in which the patient was wrongly diagnosed and did not have cancer at all. In 54.1% of the cases, our specialists have recommended a different and more optimal, personalised treatment regimen. In 11.5% of the cases we helped, our patients avoid significant unnecessary treatment, procedures or surgery that was either not in line with the medical guidelines or not indicated for their condition.”

Personalised Cancer Management is crucial not just for better patient outcomes but also for the sustainability of healthcare systems at large. Such transformative approaches to healthcare shine as opportunities for individuals, insurers, employers and healthcare providers alike to ensure a healthier, more sustainable future.

Hyderabad, 2nd February 2024: CMA Hima Vidya Sanagavarapu has been elected as Chairperson of the Managing Committee of THE INSTITUTE OF COST ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA – HYDERABAD CHAPTER for the year 2024 on 31st January 2024. She is a Fellow Member having two decades of experience in financial accounting, costing, and taxation including payroll. Expertise knowledge in internal audits and HR Audits conducted on various organizations independently. Currently, she has been a practicing cost accountant for the last 10 years and actively participates in NGOs.

And other office bearers elected are CMA Lavanya Kanduri as Vice Chairperson, CMA Khaja Jalal Uddin as Secretary and CMA D. Venkata Ram Babu as Treasurer and the other Managing Committee Members are CMA CS Kirti Agarwal, CMA N. Ganesh, CMA Musunuri Bala Krishna, CMA L. N. Sruthi Kanigalpula, CMA E.V. Usha Rani.

Bengaluru, India, February 2nd, 2024: Elgi Equipments (BSE: 522074 NSE: ELGIEQUIP), one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, today introduced the game-changing PG 550-215 trolley-mounted portable screw air compressor at the 12th edition of India Stonemart 2024 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Rajasthan, India. Also displayed at the ELGi booth 6, in the outdoor machinery area B, were ELGi’s electric-powered PG110 E, PG 55 E, and PG 75 E portable air compressors for the mining industry. The 2024 edition of the International Stone Industry Trade Fair is expected to witness over 30,000 visitors and key decision-makers from the stone industry across the globe.

The newly introduced PG 550-215 is designed to deliver better performance, reliability, and profitability for customers in the construction and mining sectors. The compressor’s 3-stage air filtration system enables optimal performance while the integrated control panel ensures improved safety, reliability, and driller-friendly operations. The compressor’s Uptime design, which comprises large doors and a robust canopy, ensures easy maintenance, enhanced durability, and protection from extreme climatic conditions. In addition, ELGi’s pan-India network of service centers and trained service technicians ensure seamless operations for every customer.

The PG 110 E, 55 E, and 75 E series of electric-powered compressors, also on display, have been extensively adopted in standard pressure applications throughout the marble, granite, and blue metal quarries, where electricity is accessible and emission-free processes are required.

ELGi is committed to delivering high-performance portable compressed air solutions to construction and mining industry customers. With superior customer support and over 63 years of experience in compressed air technology, ELGi is today present across 120+ countries, offering a complete range of compressed air solutions from oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw compressors, oil-lubricated and oil-free reciprocating compressors and centrifugal compressors to dryers, filters, and downstream accessories. With state-of-the-art manufacturing units and a product portfolio of 400+ compressed air systems, ELGi redefines reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across 2+ million installations worldwide.

India’s fastest-growing content & infotainment platform, DNA India, is delighted to announce a remarkable achievement: surpassing 50 million unique visitors in January. DNA has achieved 54mn unique visitors and 162mn page views in January 2024.

 This milestone is a testament to DNA India’s dedication to provide timely, accurate, and diverse content to its rapidly expanding audience.

  Since its launch, DNA India has established itself as a reliable source for news and explainers across various domains, including politics, business, entertainment, sports, and more.

 The platform’s unique approach to journalism, featuring innovative formats like DNA Explainers, video-based stories, and in-depth analysis of the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind the news, has garnered widespread appreciation globally.

 As a digital hub, DNA India has consistently attracted individuals seeking comprehensive and credible reporting on critical contemporary issues.

Mr. Sushant S Mohan, CEO & Editor, DNA (DMCL), expresses profound gratitude to the platform’s loyal audience for their continual support and engagement. He remarks, “Experiencing success with a brand that prioritizes textual content in a world dominated by video is truly exhilarating. The enthusiastic response we’ve garnered, with young individuals reaching out to share their thoughts on our informative content and expressing interest in the entrepreneur profiles we showcase, is incredibly fulfilling. It is reassuring to see that our brand has successfully reached the target audience at the opportune moment.”

Akshansh Yadav, Chief Product & Technology Officer, remarks on DNA India’s evolving success, stating, “DNA’s success and historic milestone is a testament to our relentless commitment to innovation, user-centric design, and cutting-edge technology which has resulted in an unparalleled user experience, driving record-breaking engagement. We are not just reporting the news; we are shaping the future of digital media. This achievement marks a new era for us, and we remain committed to pushing boundaries, delivering quality content, and providing an exceptional platform for our global audience.”

 DNA India is not resting on its laurels. To better serve the digitally-savvy Indian audience, the platform is set to launch new initiatives and forge strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing user experience.

Arnav Mathur, Chief Digital Growth Officer for User Acquisition & SEO, shares his insights on the platform’s growth strategy, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the changing digital landscape to stay ahead in the competitive news sector. He says, “DNA has 50 million reasons to celebrate! We’ve cracked the code to build a thriving online community. A strong Editorial commitment towards diverse voices & compelling narratives, amply supported by a strong SEO, social media & Product Team has helped build this rich tapestry of human connections. Here’s to many more milestones, one story at a time!”

Bengaluru, February 2, 2024: After conducting successful Parent Engagement Programme (PEP) events at Raipur, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Rajkot with an overwhelming response from 200+ families, JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), is hosting its Parent Engagement Programme (PEP) in Bengaluru on Sunday 4th February 2024 at 7:00 pm at Hotel Royal Orchid, Golf Avenue, Domlur, Bengaluru.

 The main objective of the programme is to lay a common platform for both JIRS leadership team, alumni, prospective parents and students from the city, to engage with each other to understand the concept of residential schools, holistic education and the student development it offers.

 JIRS is all set to open its doors for parents and their wards of Bengaluru to experience the JIRS brand and its 25 years of legacy in creating global leaders. Bengaluru has been a key market for JIRS, from where they have moulded more than 1000+ students so far, into independent and strong personalities. About 120+ families are anticipated to attend the Parent Engagement Program in Bengaluru, according to JIRS.

 JIRS recently bagged the ‘No.1’ position in the Times School Survey 2023-2024. The ranking as the Top Residential School in Bengaluru is proof that JIRS is a complete residential school that offers the best of facilities to the students, comparable to global standards.

 Mr. Rudra Sharma – COO JIRS, said, “Following the enthusiastic feedback received from parents participating in various PEP programmes, we are excited to reveal the upcoming and final instalment of the Parent Engagement Programme series, concluding in Bengaluru. This programme provides parents with the opportunity to explore the full range of services offered by our school, fostering interaction with our esteemed alumni. Our aim is to nurture the growth of our student community amidst ongoing transformations, fostering internal development that will, in turn, contribute to our school’s global impact.”

 JIRS is recognised as a truly international standard school with students from across India and many other countries. Children are raised with strong roots of Indian culture and values, with international academic exposure, focusing on holistic development, in a homely gurukul environment with world class sprawling green pollution free campus.

 One of the key and important highlights at the JIRS campus is their world-class infrastructure facilities for sports. With an amalgamation of more than 30 playing areas for all major indoor and outdoor games, with qualified professional coaches training students for the national and international level, the school gives sports a dominant presence.

 JIRS ensures a great training environment with experienced fitness experts and participation in multiple school and national level tournaments which offer a perfect platform for the students to grow and develop a bright future. The complete boarding school concept makes children independent, bold, mentally, and emotionally strong, develops strong interpersonal relationship skills and makes them appreciate the diversity of children from various places and thoughts.

Bengaluru, February 2 2024: Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international market for January 2024 stood at 86,125 vehicles, compared to 81,069 units during January 2023.

• Domestic Sales Performance:

• Commercial Vehicles:

Domestic sale of MH&ICV in January 2024, including trucks and buses, stood at 14,440 units, compared to 14,716 units in January 2023.

Total sales for MH&ICV Domestic & International Business in January 2024, including trucks and buses, stood at 14,972 units compared to 15,057 units in January 2023.

• Passenger Vehicles:

Includes sales of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited, both subsidiaries of Tata Motors Limited.