Bangalore,28th August 2023 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Glenmark), a research-led, integrated, global pharmaceutical company, has joined forces with The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL) to unveil a special commemorative postal stamp aimed at raising awareness and support for individuals living with vitiligo, a skin disorder that affects pigmentation.

Vitiligo, a condition characterized by the loss of skin pigmentation due to the malfunction or destruction of melanin-producing cells, impacts not only physical appearance but also psychological well-being. Despite its prevalence and impact, vitiligo often remains misunderstood, leading to societal stigmatization and prejudice. India is home to the highest rate of vitiligo cases globally, with one in ten individuals being affected by the condition.

In an effort to combat misinformation and promote acceptance, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and IADVL conducted a unique painting competition named “Power of Paint and Brush” on World Vitiligo Day, June 25, 2023. The competition aimed to spotlight the significance of awareness, understanding, and treatment for vitiligo patients. Dermatologists from across the country participated, submitting over 100 entries that creatively portrayed the journey of patients with vitiligo and advocated for the importance of embracing diversity.

Dr. Naushin Ara from Jaipur SMS Medical College crafted the winning painting, titled “Colour of Thoughts.” The winning artwork has been transformed into a captivating commemorative postal stamp that will serve as a constant reminder of the significance of empathy, acceptance, and respect for those affected by vitiligo.

Alok Malik, President and Business Head, India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. said, “This initiative echoes Glenmark’s core commitment to inclusivity and positive influence. Beyond medicines, we believe in shaping a better society through collaborations that enhance medical education and well-being. This collaboration underscores our steadfast dedication to fostering empathy and harmony, reaffirming our pledge to create a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”

IADVL spokesperson XX said, “We believe in the power of collective efforts to create awareness and acceptance. This commemorative stamp is a small but impactful step towards supporting vitiligo patients and promoting a more inclusive society.”

“As partners in delivering meaningful messages, we are proud to contribute to this event that fosters awareness and compassion. This commemorative stamp carries the spirit of unity and education for vitiligo support, reflecting our dedication to impactful initiatives,” said xx from Indian Postal Services.

A panel of judges, including Mr. Uday Parker, a Gold Medalist from JJ School of Arts, and key representatives from IADVL, meticulously reviewed the submissions to select the winning piece.

Hyderabad 28th August 2023: US-based QualiZeal, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the world’s fastest-growing independent digital quality engineering services companies. QualiZeal completed two remarkable years in the industry, catering to a diverse clientele of over 45 satisfied businesses. Shri C. Shekhar Reddy, Chairman Confederation of Indian Industry, inaugurated the company’s second delivery center in Hyderabad. The new office is 20000 sq feet, which will initially seat 200 more engineers and have a state-of-the-art training center. The plan is to hire 500 more technical employees and make Hyderabad a strategic delivery location before expanding to other cities. In recent times, QualiZeal has been gearing up to serve customers worldwide, and setting up a second office in the Hyderabad GDC will facilitate the process.

QualiZeal, a software testing platform, inspires, sets new benchmarks, and steps up to make a difference in quality. The aim is to fulfil the need for superior-quality products and digital solutions.

Shri C. Shekhar Reddy, said, studies indicate that there is a huge employability gap in the engineering colleges and companies like QualiZeal, Inc., are setting a precedent by establishing Centre of excellence for girl students in engineering colleges and it’s time for other corporates to emulate your initiative. I was part of the committee on Centenary celebrations of Osmania University, other forums and government platforms, where we have been discussing about employability of engineering students. In fact, in CII we have an European model, CII along with Government of Telangana and a multinational manufacturing company is doing a program of which the fifth batch is on, we screen 2nd year polytechnic students and make them attend an internship program after 4 pm and by the time they complete their polytechnic course, they have a degree and certificate from the company, besides an employment opportunity with that company. Similarly girls who are part of the like QualiZeal, Inc., centre of excellence will have a head start and thriving in their careers. QualiZeal, Inc., has identified the skill gap and is bridging that gap through these centres of excellence. Congratulate you on choosing Hyderabad for the 2nd office, a city which has infrastructure on par with the best, but the cost of living is comparatively low, which offers an edge for you over your competition. Hyderabad is the perfect destination for global entrepreneurs, with a proactive government ensuring highest standard of law and order.

Speaking to the media, Madhu Murthy Ronanki, Advisor and lead, India Operations, said, “We are delighted to announce our second office opening in Hyderabad. Committed to providing an ecosystem for growth as a digital-quality engineering company, we plan to increase headcount and augment infrastructure and technology over the next year by investing US $ 3 Million.”

At the occasion, Pradeep Govindasamy, CEO, QualiZeal, said, “Organisations from all over the world are establishing their global delivery center and technology hubs in Hyderabad. This serves as a testament to Hyderabad’s rising stature nationally and internationally. Hyderabad is our strategic delivery location, and we aim to expand to other cities soon. We will add 500 more people to our headcount next year to cater to our growth plans. Employee welfare is our primary agenda to encourage professional advancement and raise productivity. We are focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity.”

Hyderabad, 28th August 2023 The two-day 2nd Edition of the ‘Kamadhenu Estates Bharath Shah Badminton League’ being hosted for entrepreneurs by BNI – the world’s largest referral networking organization; kick started today at the Game Point, Kondapur. In the doubles only tournament a total of 42 teams were in action in the ‘Beginners’ category’, which saw some exciting matchups and results across two rounds, sixteen of these teams qualified for Round 3, which is Pre-Quarters. The highlight matches in the Beginners’ category were of Karthik and Balaji bulldozed their way to the pre-quarters winning matches in quick succession over their opponents, on the other hand the duo of K. Prethi and Gaurav A., progressed the hard way, going through tiebreakers to earn their spot.

20 teams were in action in the ‘Intermediate category’, and ten of them qualified for Round 2. One match which had the supporters of the respective teams on toes was between Nikhil Y. and Uttam Singh against Madhu Mahankali and Amrish Kumar. The nerve wreaking match went into tiebreaker and ended up having multiple match points.

All the three categories of Beginners; Intermediate and Pro categories will complete the other preliminary Rounds and vie for the finals in the respective categories by 9 pm tomorrow.

Hyderabad, August 26, 2023…….Sri BioAesthetics, a Hyderabad-based Integrated AgribioTech Center set up recently at an investment of INR 30 crore developed three new microbial products for soil health and fertility management at our R&D facility, Hyderabad.

Disclosing this in a press note issued in the city today, Dr KRK Reddy, Managing Director of Sri BitoAesthetics Pvt. Ltd who is also the President of BIPA, a trade body of BioAgri Input Producers in India said the three futuristic products with a future full of promise are a microbial consortium was developed through the technology transfer from ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal to mitigate saline stress in Rice.

ICAR-CSSRI is a Central Soil Salinity Research Institute. It is a premier research institute dedicated to pursuing interdisciplinary research on salinity/alkalinity management and the use of poor-quality irrigation waters in different agroecological zones of the country.

The second product is Prof. Ajith Verma’s (JNU/Amity Univ) discovery, Serendipita Indica, a desert fungus that helps in drought mitigation and nutrient acquisition. Serendipita indica is a fungal species of the order Sebacinales. It is an endophytic root-colonizing species, discovered from orchid plants in the Thar desert in Rajasthan, India by Prof. Ajit Verma and group, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

The third product is the Indigenously developed Root Organ Culture Mycorrhiza for water and nutrient absorption through symbiotic association

The three products will be formally launched in Vijayawada by Dr Janaki Ram, Vice Chancellor, YSR Horticulture University, a state University in Andhra Pradesh; Dr Sarada Jayalakshmi, Vice Chancellor, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) and Scientists from ICAR and Amity University will be gracing the occasion.

Hyderabad, 26th August 2023: Shoppers Stop, India’s leading fashion and beauty destination, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated beauty festival, ShowStoppers’23 during the festive season. From August 25th to September 10th, 2023, beauty enthusiasts across the nation are invited to immerse themselves in a world of inspiration and celebration of beauty. SSBeauty Showstoppers ’23 not only celebrates beauty but also offers shoppers a daily chance to win the latest iPhone 15. They have also released a concept video to promote the campaign.

This interactive beauty festival brings to you a mix of edutainment content like tutorials, live sessions, and the best of offers from renowned brands such as Lakme, Colour Cosmetics, and Honasa consumers and skincare brands like Aqualogica and BBlunt.

Mr. Biju Kassim, President of Beauty at Shoppers Stop, expressed his excitement about the event during the launch. “Beauty is more than just skin deep,” he says, “It’s a celebration of individuality and self-expression. With #ShowStoppers’23, we are strengthening our dedication to beauty in all its manifestations. Our goal is to encourage inclusivity and embrace the various facets of beauty. We are convinced that ShowStoppers’23 will relate with every beauty buff and motivate them to explore, develop, and celebrate their unique identities.”

One of the most intriguing aspects of ShowStoppers’23 is the daily giveaway of the coveted iPhone 15. This exciting addition adds another layer of expectation and excitement to the festival, making it an unmissable event for beauty enthusiasts.

As Shoppers Stop continues to set new standards in the fashion and beauty industries, #ShowStoppers’23 demonstrates our unwavering dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.

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26th August 2023: Dish TV’s OTT aggregation platform ‘WATCHO- OTT Super App’ today announced that its one-stop OTT entertainment solution has achieved a significant milestone of 2 million premium paid subscribers and a total of 80 Million plus users within just 10 months of its launch in 2022. The unique service offers bundled packages of the most popular OTT platforms all in one place, providing the subscribers with a comprehensive range of digital content library while enabling them the convenience of a single subscription.

The service offered by WATCHO enables viewers to access content from over 17 popular OTT destinations, including Watcho,Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, Sony LIV, Lionsgate Play, Hungama Play, HoiChoi, Klikk, EpicOn, Chaupal, Oho Gujarati, Manorama Max, FanCode, Raj TV, Tarang Plus and ShortsTV, through a single login and subscription model. Additionally, the OTT Super App provides access to WATCHO’s massive library of original content including 40+ enthralling web series, Swag (UGC content), snackable shows, and live TV from WATCHO Exclusives.

The success of the aggregation app can be attributed to its focus on delivering high-quality content to its users. The exciting line-up of shows from different platforms spans various genres —romance, corporate conspiracies, family drama, fantasy, adventure, and sci-fi amongst others.

Speaking on achieving the milestone, Mr. Manoj Dobhal, CEO, Dish TV India Ltd, said, “We are delighted to announce that we have crossed the 2 million premium paid subscribers’ milestone for our WATCHO OTT aggregation service, in just 10 months. This achievement is a testimony to our dedication to provide the largest spread of OTT content in a seamless user-friendly experience on our platform. Dish TV has been the pioneer in defining the way entertainment is consumed, carrying on the same legacy we remain committed to innovate and bring new and exciting platforms to our ‘WATCHO- OTT Super App’. We are confident that our efforts to delivering exciting entertainment content along with best user experience will set a new benchmark in the industry. As we expand our content offerings and explore new opportunities, we thank our subscribers for their continued trust and support.”

Mr. Sukhpreet Singh, Corporate Head – Marketing, DishTV & WATCHO said, “We are elated to announce that our OTT aggregation platform has achieved the milestone of 2 million premium paid subscribers in a short span of time. This achievement is a significant step towards our goal of making WATCHO the go-to destination for entertainment enthusiasts. We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of content that caters to the diverse interests of our subscribers. As we continue to expand our content offerings and explore new partnerships, we are committed to offering our users an unparalleled entertainment experience. We thank our subscribers for their support and look forward to adding more OTT partners to our platform in the near future.”

WATCHO also has a unique platform for user-generated content called Swag where people may create their own content and discover their potential. In Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, WATCHO now provides more than 35 original series, 300 exclusive plays, and 100+ live channels.

Hyderabad, 26th August 2023: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in partnership with Herbalife India, a global health and wellness company organized an impactful mass awareness event through Eat Right Millet Walkathon 2023 supported by Government of Telangana. The event was held at Jal Vihar Parking, Near Necklace Road in Hyderabad on August 25 from 6.30 am onwards. In line with International Year of Millets 2023, Eat Right Millet Walkathon 2023 was aimed at spreading awareness about safe eating habits and motivate the public to include millet in their dietary regimen to reap its multiple nutritional benefits.

The walkathon was inaugurated by Ms. Innoshi Sharma IRS, the Executive Director of FSSAI, in the presence of other distinguished dignitaries like Sh. S. Sharad Rao IAS, Joint Director of the FSSAI, Delhi, Dr. Sushma, Director of Telangana Food Processing Society, Industry and Commerce Department, Govt. of Telangana.

“We are witnessing an agricultural renaissance with the most ancient crop of the world becoming the present and the future crop,” quotes Mr. G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, Chief Executive Officer, FSSAI.

The walkathon has a broader mission to promote holistic health by reconnecting with our traditional dietary practices, which are known for their profound health benefits. The event also featured engaging activities such as Zumba and aerobic sessions, as well as exciting games, to make learning about nutrition enjoyable and interactive.

Millets, once a staple food, are making a comeback as a healthy and nutritious staple food. The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session in March 2021 declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023). IYM2023 is an opportunity to raise awareness of the nutritional and health benefits of millets, and to advocate for policies that support the cultivation of millets under adverse and changing climatic conditions.

Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Herbalife India, Ajay Khanna, commented on the partnership. “Our collaboration with FSSAI is centered around two pivotal goals: promoting nutritional knowledge and ensuring the availability of safe and wholesome food. Through this walkathon, we are trying to sensitize the people of Hyderabad about eating a healthy and balanced diet that satisfies our needs for micronutrients like vitamins and minerals. In partnership with the FSSAI, we have already worked with 40+ institutions, including state secretariats, Indian Space Research Organization campuses, police training centers, universities, colleges, and railway station canteens, to provide access to information about healthy eating and safe and balanced food choices.”

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the government regulator responsible for food safety and healthy eating promotion, partnered with Herbalife in 2021 to spread awareness about nourishing and safe eating practices. This collaboration demonstrates the shared commitment of both organizations to improving the health of the Indian population.

Hyderabad/India, 26th Aug 2023: In an exhilarating grand finale of the SmartIDEAthon 2023 — an annual pan-India mega pitch-fest organized by GITAM (Deemed to be University) — a promising young entrepreneur Anup Paikaray bagged the winner’s title, a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh and a fully sponsored trip to Boston. Presenting to an eminent jury of experts in Hyderabad, this student of the Odisha University of Technology and Research from Odisha made a winning pitch for his startup Newrup Tech Solutions, which develops heat-powered air blowers to harness excess heat from Chulas or Tandoors, converting it into rotational energy for an internal fan, at just Rs 500. It thereby seeks to impact the lives of over two billion women still cooking on traditional chulhas/mud stoves worldwide.

Handing over the coveted title was the event’s Chief Guest and India’s gifted space entrepreneur Pawan Kumar Chandana. Addressing a vivacious gathering of student entrepreneurs just days after the momentous Chandrayaan 3 landing, the Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and ex-ISRO scientist said, “Entrepreneurship gives immense satisfaction and helps create impact and employment. A career in space tech is a very rewarding and satisfying experience for every engineer. Space can sustain trillions of people because of the resources. It is an exciting future for all of humanity.” Speaking on the future of Skyroot — the first private company in India to launch a rocket into space — Chandana said, “This year, we are targeting our next rocket which is a 7-storied building rocket capable of launching multiple satellites into orbit. Skyroot’s mission is to open space for everybody.”

Fostering a deep connection to India’s vibrant startup ecosystem, the national-level competition invited undergraduate and postgraduate student innovators and ideation-level ventures to pitch ideas for sustainable and resilient community building, across four themes: Food and health, Toys for STEM, Sustainable Fashion and Frugal Innovation. The ideas were to be built on themes that help build sustainable and resilient communities through innovation.

Krish Nangegadda, Chief Innovation Officer, GITAM (Deemed to be University) said, “Entrepreneurship education gives you skills that you can use anywhere. We want to embrace entrepreneurship to build an ecosystem to transfer skills for life rather than merely being measured in the number of startups. SmartIDEAthon endeavors to promote this year’s themes through collaboration and networking among young minds.”

Sribharat Mathukumilli, President of GITAM (Deemed to be) University, said, “Students should start thinking critically and asking questions. Look at all of the problems around you and see if you can solve them. If you can find solutions to problems and are willing to, able to find customers who pay for your services, that is a startup. That’s our takeaway from SmartIDEAthon 2023.”

Shortlisted from over 1000 pan-India entries, the finalists refined their pitches in a series of advanced boot camps and personalized mentoring by internationally trained venture coaches. The finale took place in person at GITAM’s Hyderabad campus on August 25, 2023.

Among the guests present were top entrepreneurship ecosystem stakeholders, Dr Shanta Thoutam, Chief Innovation Officer, Government of Telangana; Deepthi Ravula, CEO, WE-Hub, Surabhi Gupta, Senior Manager, Startup India; Sridhar Pinnapureddy, CEO, CtrlS Datacenters; Prof Greg Collier, Director of International Programs NUCEE, Professor of Practice, DMSB E&I Group at Northeastern University; and Prof Ravi Ramamurti University, Distinguished Professor of International Business and Director, Centre for Emerging Markets, Northeastern University. SmartIDEAthon is organized by Venture Development Centre, GITAM (Deemed to be University) in collaboration with StartupIndia, Northeastern University Center for Emerging Markets, Boston and Northeastern University Center for Entrepreneurship Education (NUCEE), Boston.

Winners and runners-up won personalized coaching and boot camps by internationally-trained venture coaches, a sponsored trip to the USA to showcase at Boston Entrepreneurship Week, and cash and grants worth INR 30 Lakh for winners and runners-up.

As runners-up, Vineet Kumar and Manish Bibhu, students of Sershah Engineering College in Bihar won Rs 1 lakh for POLYFUELER, which is working on revolutionizing waste management by transforming diverse plastic waste into fuel, powered by a proprietary catalyst.

Under the Best Woman-led Entrepreneurship Idea, K Ushasri Devi and P Sushma Devi from GITAM School of Business in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh bagged a Rs 50,000 cash prize for their venture, COACT, which strives to empower visually challenged women aged 15-55 by addressing their menstrual cycle-tracking challenges, liberating them from suboptimal methods, and ensuring their self-sufficiency in meeting their essential needs.

For the Leben Johnson People’s Choice Award, Yoga V I and Ramanan of Kumaraguru College of Technology & Bannari Amman Institute of Technology from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu made a winning pitch for their start-up MediCandy offering convenient anti-diabetic solutions. Students of the Institute of Aeronautical Engineering from Telangana, Vuppu Mahesh, Kowkutla Jeshwanth Reddy, Gadala Naveen, and Mohammed Adhnan Mahboob won the Best Social Impact Business Idea for AGRODROID that envisions an AI-powered rover revolutionizing cotton farming. Each team won Rs 50,000 as a cash prize.

Dr Shanta Thoutam – Chief Innovation Officer, Telangana State Innovation Cell, ITE & C Dept., Government of Telangana said, “When Telangana state was formed we had two incubation centers. Nine years on, we have 80 incubation centers including those at academic centers. We are supporting them from ideation to problem-solving statements explicitly on technology-based incubation. We map the resources for them from grant money to prototyping support to market connect. We are moving ideas into the market with an emphasis on commercialization. We see potential in every idea. Our vision is to have an incubation center in all tier 1 and 2 cities and an innovator in every household.”

Among the finalists were also The Fashion Brand (IIT BHU), Tech Redi (RBVRR Women’s College) and AGRO INDIA (SVKM’S NMIMS School Of Agricultural Sciences And Technology).

New Delhi,26th August 2023 Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally,

has unveiled its 2023 Mid-Year Security Report. The report uncovers an unsettling 8% surge in global weekly cyberattacks in the second quarter, the most significant increase in two years, highlighting how attackers have cunningly combined next-gen AI technologies with long-established tools like USB devices to conduct disruptive cyberattacks. The report also showcases how ransomware attacks have escalated in the first half of the year with new ransomware groups coming into the scene. Here in India, the average number of attacks per organization reached 2152 attacks in H1 2023, reflecting a significant YoY increase of 20%.

From the triple extortion attack on the University of Manchester to the rise of new group Anonymous Sudan targeting western organizations, the 2023 Mid-Year Security Report uncovers the trends and behaviors that have defined the year so far.

Key insights from the 2023 Mid-Year Security Report include:

• Ransomware groups have stepped up their game, exploiting vulnerabilities in commonly used corporate software and shifting their approach from data encryption to data theft.
• USB Devices have resurfaced as significant threats, with both state-affiliated groups and cybercriminals deploying USB drives as vectors for infecting organizations globally.
• Hacktivism has seen a rise, with politically motivated groups launching attacks on selected targets.
• Artificial Intelligence misuse has amplified, with generative AI tools being used to craft phishing emails, keystroke monitoring malware, and basic ransomware code, calling for stronger regulatory measures.

In H1 2023, 48 ransomware groups have breached over 2,200 victims, with Lockbit3 being the most active, reporting a 20% increase in victims compared to H1 2022. The emergence of new groups like Royal and Play is associated with the termination of Hive and Conti Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups. In terms of geography, 45% of victims are in the US, with an unexpected rise in Russian entities due to the novel actor “MalasLocker”, which substitutes ransom demands with charitable donations. The manufacturing and retail sectors have seen the most victims, suggesting a shift in ransomware attack strategy.

“Criminal activities have continued to rise in the first half of the year, with an 8% surge in global weekly cyberattacks in the second quarter marking the highest volume in two years. Familiar threats such as ransomware and hacktivism have evolved further, with threat groups modifying their methods and tools to infect and affect organizations worldwide. Even legacy technology such as USB storage devices, which have long been gathering dust in desk drawers, have gained popularity as a malware messenger.” said Maya Horowitz, VP Research at Check Point Software.

“Organizations need to build a cyber resiliency strategy and strengthen their defenses by adopting a prevention-first, integrated approach to cyber security. Cyberattacks are inevitable but can be largely prevented by proactive measures and the right security technologies”.

The 2023 Mid-Year Security Report provides a comprehensive account of the cyber-threat landscape. The findings are based on data drawn from the Check Point ThreatCloud Cyber-Threat Map which looks at the key tactics’ cybercriminals are using to carry out their attacks. A full copy of the report is available here: https://pages.checkpoint.com/2023-mid-year-cyber-security-report.html

26th August 2023 Vedanta announced the launch of the third edition of Vedanta Spark, their global corporate innovation, accelerator & ventures program aimed at providing over 100 project opportunities worth up to $ 5 million to startups in sustainable and transformative technologies.

With the resounding success of the previous two editions, engaging over 80 startups for more than 120 opportunities of around $3.5 million, Spark 3.0 is set to contribute significantly to Vedanta’s transformation and the growth of engaged startups.

Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited & Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Limited, said, “Vedanta Spark 3.0 is a testament to our commitment towards fostering innovation and collaboration. Through this initiative, we also aim to inculcate a start-up culture by enabling the businesses to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the nation as well as usher in the next generation of industry leaders. This year we hope to increase focus on ESG transformation through innovative solutions and are also looking to engage with & support more women-led startups.”

Vedanta Spark’s approach to fostering start-ups involves inviting solutions for real business challenges. Selected start-ups are provided opportunity to execute projects with Vedanta Group of companies and access to world-class infrastructure, resources, and insights from Vedanta’s seasoned in-house experts. This empowers start-ups to refine their products, scale their operations, and achieve sustainable growth.

Mr. Arun Misra, CEO – Zinc Sector, ED – Vedanta Limited, Digital & Spark Anchor highlighted, “The Spark initiative aligns with the Group’s vision of supporting start-ups that leverage ground-breaking technologies to solve real business problems and shape the future of the industry.”

Vedanta has partnered with MeitY and Nasscom’s Center of Excellence (CoE) for IoT & AI, CII’s CoE for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, & Start-ups and leading industry players like Forge Innovation & Ventures and to accelerate engagements involving emerging technologies. The program has also collaborated with global partner Austmine for advancing technology within the natural resources sector.

Mr. Amitesh Sinha, Head – Vedanta Spark, said “Spark 3.0 intends to bring forth more than 100 initiatives with opportunities upto $ 5 mn this year by partnering with innovative startups and utilizing their cutting-edge technologies. This collaboration serves as a powerful catalyst for Vedanta’s mission of creating large-scale impact by harnessing open innovation and technologies”.

The initiative focuses on three key areas to drive innovation: enhancing business efficiency, digital transformations and achieving Net Zero sustainability goals. The startups will work across the Vedanta group of companies and provide them with an avenue to showcase their innovative ideas.

With the launch of Vedanta Spark 3.0, Vedanta Group reiterates its commitment to foster innovation and inspire startups to drive positive change, disrupt industries, and create a lasting impact on the global stage.