10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2023

A JOURNEY FROM HARD WORK TO SUCCESS…

As we step into 2023, a new wave of innovation is taking over the business world, with companies across industries constantly pushing the boundaries of what the human mind is able to accomplish. Innovation is a critical component for businesses to remain relevant and competitive in today’s rapidly changing business environment. With customer needs and preferences constantly evolving, businesses must innovate to meet these changing needs, or they risk losing their customer base to competitors. Innovation also allows businesses to differentiate themselves from their competition, and offer something new and unique to their customers, helping them stay ahead of the game. Additionally, by innovating, businesses can tap into new markets, attract new customers, and retain existing ones, leading to an increase in revenue. New technologies or processes can streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase productivity which are the sheer outcome of persistent innovative processes. Finally, innovation is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Talented employees are drawn to innovative companies that are constantly pushing boundaries and coming up with new ideas. Overall, entrepreneurs and even bigwigs have recognized the fact that innovation needs to be at the core of a business if they want to succeed and leave footprints in today’s business world.

In the present scenario, where innovation takes center stage, we decided to release an exclusive edition- 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2023. This publication has a collection of a few innovative organizations that have created an indelible mark of their presence in their respective fields. Needless to say, each company featured in this remarkable issue has been shortlisted by our jury and team members based on in-depth research conducted in the market. We heartily felicitate all of these organizations for their commendable business journeys and contributions made to the society with their one-of-a-kind products and services.

The cover star for this edition is Fluid Controls® that has drawn global attention with its exceptional business values and infrastructure dedicated to inimitable service standards in the engineering connection domain. Under the intrinsic vision and leadership of its CEO, Dr Tansen Chaudhari, the organization has created spectacular marvels based on the innovative streak ignited by the founder of the organization. To delve deeper into the company principles and various dimensions of the business, read out the cover story and share your valuable feedback with us.

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Kajal Dobhal

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Vol - 5|Special Edition|March 2023

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Dr. Tansen Chaudhari

Chief Executive Officer

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Fluid Controls Private Limited

Controls:

Marking decades of grand success based on its innovative streak, Fluid Controls® has etched an outstanding reputation for itself. Being sought as one of the most innovative companies in engineering connections, it has been designing and delivering highquality, high-performance instrumentation products like connectors and adaptors for tubes and hoses, valves, manifolds, and support accessories. Though the organization was already scaling greater heights, its growth multiplied manifolds, and the Company has achieved many milestones under the leadership of Dr Tansen Chaudhari, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

We happened to get the chance to sit down for an exclusive interview with Dr Tansen who walked us through the length and breadth of the business portfolio of the company and its spectacular legacy that created a spur in the industry. As we conversed with him, we were absolutely amazed by his visionary approach to guiding business operations and his industry acumen. And we sincerely hope that this narrative would prove to be an informative read to our global aficionados too.

Chief Executive Officer

Fluid

A name resonating with high quality and consistency in the instrumentation space…

Dr. Tansen Chaudhari

The company summary

To scale the pinnacle of excellence and growth, Fluid Controls® intensely focused on the People-Process-Product cycle. The founder of Fluid Controls Private Limited, Dr. Y.E. Moochhala, attained his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in the United States and incorporated the venture with a mission to provide high-quality, high-performing products which delight customers. Since he had a strong belief in an independent India, Dr. Y. E. Moochhala, quit his ‘high-heeled’ profession in the US and founded Fluid Controls Private Limited in 1974. His idea was to develop high-quality, highperformance products to suit local prototype climatic and performance expectations. Later, his legacy has been carried forward by his daughter Ms. Sophie Moochhala, and built on by Dr. Tansen Chaudhari, the Chief Executive Officer of Fluid Controls® .

Fluid Controls® offers customers a complete range of high-performance, instrumentation products –connectors and adaptors for tubes and hoses, valves, manifolds, DIN pipe clamps, and SAE flanges. They also provide close coupled / prefabricated instrument hook-ups, high-pressure needle valves, gas valves for turbine applications, block and bleed valves and O2 clean fittings for pharma and biotech applications. Their products ensure precision connections that are designed based on specific application requirements and perform to international standards. Fluid Controls® has recently introduced a range of services – including design & engineering services, testing services, on-site installation services and prefabricated assemblies. The institution is a premier supplier to onshore and off-shore oil & gas installations, process and power plants, the defense industry, critical applications for nuclear plants, and brake piping applications for rail and metro. The product portfolio offered by Fluid Controls® is approved by all major Indian OEMs such as ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, NTPC, BHEL, NPCIL and railway OEMs. Its international clientage belongs to North America, Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia.

The trajectory at a glance

Dr Tansen joined Fluid Controls® in 2011 as an employee, where he has evolved as a stakeholder over a period of time. With the help of the devoted staff, he has grown Fluid Controls® by 10 times over the last 12 years. Many of the lessons Dr Tansen learned from his previous stints with organizations like GE Global Research and experiences in Research & Development, Enterprise Sales and General Management were put into practice by him while being associated with Fluid Controls®. He has 5 US Patents to his credit and has been published in many international journals. He is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and DFSS Black Belt.

While talking about initial challenges at Fluid Controls® he commented, “In the initial year or two, developing new products with existing people and other allied resources like software, testing machines, etc. was one of the challenges he faced. As the turn-around in products and business happened, he along with his team was able to focus on building capabilities - the right people along with robust processes. Product design and development with performance testing is an inspiration to the business which is in line with the Fluid Controls® vision statement as well,” he stated further. Since 2011, he has contributed to the development of more than 25 new products in the Fluid Controls Product Portfolio.

“With the use of our connectors, our valued clients could be confident that their connections will be precise, operate to international standards, and be suited for a particular purpose. Recently, Fluid Controls® launched several services, including design and engineering, testing, on-site installation, and pre-fabricated assemblies. We have become one of the leading providers of onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities, power and process plants, essential nuclear plant applications, and braking pipes for rail and metro systems. Therefore, a majority of the eminent Indian OEMs have approved our portfolio,” enunciated Dr Tansen.

Where R&D creates a difference…

Since its inception in 1974, Fluid Controls® has participated in ceaseless research and development processes and has a policy of developing products that are domestic alternatives to imported products. They surpass client expectations with cutting-edge production facilities, a DSIR-recognized in-house research and development center, and test labs approved by NABL. Its state-of-the-art R&D facility is situated in Chakan, Pune. Through the use of latest software like SolidWorks and Ansys, the Fluid Controls® R&D team offers design services and conversion engineering, including 3D modeling, FEA, and prototyping.

To fully comprehend the requirements of their clients, the adept team of engineers works closely with the clients to understand their specific requirements and develop effective solutions for them. For all pressure, vibration, and reliability testing, the Fluid Controls R&D Center is equipped with an NABL accredited (ISO17025) Performance Testing and Metrology Labs. They also conduct Spectro, PMI, and UT testing. Their laboratory was also used by the Defense Department to conduct pressure and burst test for Hard Bomb Shells. Fluid Controls® is certified for AS9100, and NADCAP (Fluid Distribution Systems in Aerospace Applications).

Addressing the versatility of their products and growing demands, the leader conveyed, “Our products cover a wide range of industries, including oil & gas, power, energy, rail and metro., etc. True, the aforementioned sectors are expanding more rapidly, and their requirements are also becoming more diverse. So, there is unquestionably a high demand for these goods. Hence, it is expected that designs would be optimized to suit numerous global standards like ASTM, DIN, etc. and R&D would play an indispensable part in this direction.”

What gives them a leading edge?

An unwavering commitment to innovation is the USP put forth by Fluid Controls®. The team is inspired by the ethos of product design and development with performance testing. Owing to their R&D strength and DSIR approval, they are constantly researching new developments in the respective field and their primary research ensures that they are constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve. Fluid Controls® is always focused and has invested heavily in New Product development and testing. Since 2011, we have produced more than 25 new products, which is very much in keeping with the company’s goal statement. Fluid Controls® intellectual property also includes two US patents, two Indian patents, and several reputed journal papers. This does support its attempts to provide customers with original and cutting-edge solutions,” explained the CEO. In view of this, the organization has thoughtfully invested in the inclusion of tech advancements thriving across the world. Their primary goal is to provide a system solution, from design to installation (DTI). Customers would be able to save time, resources, and energy by consolidating their requirements. The establishment also strives to collaborate closely with the customer to maximize the dependability of the innovative solution deliverance.

Product customization

Fluid Controls® never skips a step when it comes to product customization. The company finds inspiration in product design and development with performance testing, which is also consistent with its vision statement. Using the most recent software, the Fluid Controls® R&D team can effortlessly customize connectors and products to meet client needs. Their engineers collaborate extensively with customers to fully comprehend their needs and provide solutions that are suitable for them. All product customization undergoes design validation, laboratory prototype testing, and field testing for performance and dependability. For all pressure, vibration, and reliability testing, the Fluid Controls® has in-house NABL Accredited (ISO17025) Performance Testing and Metrology Labs.

Every product made by Fluid Controls® is created from the ground up and verified using VDV and finite element analysis. The most latest international and domestic product performance certifications are held by the Company, that speaks about their highest standards. To enhance customer satisfaction, Fluid Controls® provides clients with comprehensive material traceability and has implemented a company strategy of continual development.

The work culture

The top management at the organization has ensured to uphold an entrepreneurial culture in it. Under general guidelines, each team member manages their work independently. It is encouraged to delegate responsibilities and address issues and opportunities in new ways. They encourage all of their staff to pursue higher education. Also, as part of its organizational strategy, they make sure that staff members attend conferences and other events so they can stay informed about recent advancements and career prospects.

The perception of success

When we asked Dr Tansen about his perception of success, he described it as multi-facet word. Building a brand that clients trust and enjoy is what he considers professional success to be. The goal is to create a motivated, creative, and high-performing team at the organizational level.

“Because integrity is a key value for us, customers do trust us - but building trust is a process and we have to work with them to demonstrate our capabilities. The management always cultivates open communication with staff and customers and contributes to Fluid Controls’ growth expansion. A successful brand is created by working on multiple facets of the business portfolio, and the Fluid Controls® team has certainly lived up to it,” affirmed him.

Feathers in the cap

Fluid Controls’ journey has been nothing short of phenomenal since day one of its functioning. A number of technology and innovation awards, including the 2019 CII Industrial Innovation Award for Medium Scale Manufacturing Organization and recognition as one of the Top 50 Innovative Companies of the Year 2021 and 2022, have been given to the company under Dr. Tansen’s leadership. The company has also experienced impressive growth that has drawn the attention of several publications and media houses to it. Under Dr. Tansen’s direction, Fluid Controls® crossed several significant milestones, such as:

• An unconventional facility spread over 2.5 acres with an in-house laboratory.

• Recognition by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research as an “In-House R&D Unit”.

• NABL Certification (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) for in-house Performance Testing and Metrology Laboratories for all pressure, vibration, and reliability tests.

• System Certification for International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) for Rail Application (ISO/ TS 22163:2017) for Rail & Metro Business.

• AS9100 and NADAP Certifications for Fluid Distribution Systems in Aerospace applications.

• Establishment of a qualified, high-caliber team at the core of the company and a recognized brand within and outside India through coordinated marketing, branding, and customer outreach activities.

• Over 25 new products developed since 2011 two Global patents including USA and 2 Indian patents.

• Exclusive Award for Innovation in Underframe Components & Engineering in Braking Systems at Rail Analysis Innovation & Excellence Summit 2023.

• Recognized as Top 50 Innovative companies of the year 2022 at CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2022.

• Performance Excellence Award 2022” by Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering.

• Best Industry Partner 2021 and 2022 by VIIT Pune.

• National Winner for Quality Innovation Award by the Indian Society of Quality 2021.

• Most Innovative Product by Emerging Enterprise at BW Emerging Business Awards 2021.

• India’s 5000 Best MSME Award for Quality Excellence 2020.

• Excellence in Technical Innovation by ISA Maharashtra Section at PPA Meet 2020.

Diving into CSR

Dr. Tansen has led Fluid Controls’ CSR projects at the forefront and collaborated with several organizations to assist their efforts to improve the community.

The Fluid Controls’ CSR actions extensively promote education projects. They have provided various organizations with multi-year assistance, including Snehwan, Universe Simplified, and UGAM to name a few. All of these organizations deal with children’s education, helping them to get essential resources to grow.

The organisation’s altruistic vision says, “For Society, By Society, To Society”. Moreover, the mission that fuels his CSR activities is quoted as, “Together We Connect and Create”. Quite commendable indeed!

Words of wisdom by the ‘chieftain’

“What gets measured is done! So be focused. Keep faith in yourself. Hard work is the only key to success. Do not opt for shortcuts. Effort and luck have to be together to be successful- we do not control luck, so we must control our efforts! Spirituality helps bind us to the floor.

Sound Health is a MUST for hard work. Keep connected to everyone, networking is the key. Neither underestimate nor overestimate yourself. Integrity is everything!”

DIVE INTO THE MOST INSPIRING SUCCESS STORY OF HALDIRAM

This is one of the most inspiring stories for the youths and the upcoming generation. Everything is possible with dedication and effort will take you towards success whatever obstacles come to life, you have to be focused on the goal and do every possible work to make it possible and finally achieve an objective like Haldiram’s. The founder hails from a small village Bikaner where he used to sell Bhujia in his father’s shop in 1918, but now Haldiram’s has become one of the famous International brands with annual revenue of Rs 7,130 crores, selling its products globally. Needless to say, today it has become a multibillion-dollar company. Its story inspires us to always look for the positive side of every incident to reach the pinnacle of success. Whatever, happens in life happens for good.

Keeping that in mind, let’s most inspiring story of Haldiram

THE INITIAL PHASE OF HALDIRAM

The founder of this company Ganga Bhishen Agarwal was initially called by the name Haldiram Ji and at the beginning, he used to work in his father’s shop and sold namkeen bhujia as instructed by his father and aunts. Haldiram’s marriage was done at an early age but on the behest of his wife, he had to leave the house because of some household quarrels in 1946, Haldiram started his first shop and started selling Bikaneri Bhujia, but this time he brought some changes to its flavours and to make it tasty to eat he added little moth flour in its making and also made it thinner to make it little more crunchy to eat and as just by his idea the namkeen was loved by so many new customers and his sales increased by day by day. He kept on experimenting with the taste of bhujia and by its success Haldiram when goes to attend the marriage in Kolkata there he gets an idea of opening a shop and by this initiative, his first step towards the branching of his Bikaner Bhujia business is started and bypassing of time his business started to spread in parts of Nagpur and some of the capitals and by this success, there is no looking back took place in his life as his business started to grow more and more and he gets enough profit from it by attracting so many customers towards their shop and by here the success of Haldiram started.

HALDIRAM SHOP’S EXPANSION

For any business to spread in the market and stick its root in the market its expansion is very necessary to build the business so after Haldiram business expands in Nagpur and Delhi, the business also expands in many more cities of India as well as foreign countries. The Haldiram company has mainly appeared in three areas Kolkata, Delhi, Nagpur in comparison to the other two the Delhi business growth rate is highest. In 1993, the company exportation of products spreads to more than 50 countries including the US. And in 2003, the multicrore company get the certification of the most trusted brand industry and the company started to work in all four directions of the country mostly acquire the entire northern region but little weak in the

southern region which is not come in that success mark even after doing so many attempts in comparison to other three regions in this process of success their family support and helps is always there they are to lead and key people of the company who works a lot to bring the best in the quality of every product. In 2017, this company got a tag of countries largest snack company and left many domestic and international companies behind and comes as India’s largest snacks company.

HALDIRAM REVENUE

The revenue of the Haldiram business is INR 7,130 crore in a year and is more than the total revenue of both McDonald’s and Domino’s. The Haldirams product quality and taste itself lead the business towards growth because no advertisement and promotions are done for publicity of the product.

• Type - Private

• Founder - Ganga Bhishen Agarwal

• Headquarters - Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

• Industry - Food

• Revenue – INR 7,130 crore (US$950 million) (2019)

• Founded - 1941

HALDIRAM PRODUCTS

Haldiram’s business firstly started with Bhujia Namkeen but later on by seeing the tremendous success of the company it started to include many more products like Haldiram sweets (Rashgula, Basin Laddu, Gulab Jamun) snacks (Aalo Bhujia, Khata Mitha, Namkeen, Peanuts), Papadum, Cookies, Pickles, Chips, Dry Fruits,

and the company also started its outlet restaurants in Kolkata, Noida, Delhi, Nagpur, and Pune. It is called Haldirams, an Indian snacks, sweets and restaurant company. Owing to the taste and variety in food products, the customers buy its product due to which the company is benefitted a lot. Many more products are yet to come in future also as the company keeps on practising and always ready to bring some new variety with a little twist in its flavour.

OBSTACLES COME IN THE PATH OF THE SUCCESS OF THE HALDIRAM COMPANY

Every success has its ups and downs and success cant be achieved in one day it takes many sleepless nights and it also takes time and effort the way of success is never be smooth just like that this company also have to go through many challenges like in the year 2015 when ban in Maggie occurs at that time many products of Haldiram is also banned by regulatory of food authority that brings lost in the profit of the company and 2015, FDA of India after several tests gave the Haldiram company a clean chit and after that company take an initiative to tie-up with companies and it also provided food facilities to the passengers in partnership with Indian railway and by that the company success rate again comes in places.

GPK Logistech Private Limited

Setting New Relams in the Logistics Landscape with its Distinctive Portal –StoreMart

The logistics and warehouse sector is booming and has experienced rapid expansion throughout the years. The stakes have been elevated by various technological initiatives, but the pandemic has changed how the industry functions. In this state of technical upheaval, GPK Logistech introduces StoreMart, India’s first end-to-end warehouse discovery and management platforms.

For anybody who is running a supply chain, the biggest challenge is to find the right warehouse for their products. The concept behind StoreMart is to facilitate and find the right warehouse and empower the entirety of the storage industry across the nation.

StoreMart is an AI / ML-based app that provides 100% authentic information regarding the space registered, which enables automatic registration and data gathering of the entire warehouse facility. Till date, it has achieved over 6000 warehouses, 800 + registered premium customers, 2.2 Crore + sq feet of storage and BTS spaces, 64 properties contracted and built to suit land pieces registered on the app, and over One Crore.

Without any manual (or little) intervention, StoreMart enables giving precise information about the warehouse. Only images and data that have been taken using StoreMart Eye, the inhouse technology, are uploaded. This aids in establishing

confidence and offers visitors a fair sense of the website. With StoreMart Eye, StoreMart intends to list storage facilities all across the nation. StoreMart will completely automate the warehouse space leasing value chain. This includes listing, discovery, selection, deal negation, and finalising the paperwork till paying the stamp duty all digitally.

Warehouse Management System (WMS) for a trader or SME is high cost and maintenance due to which most of the Inventory is maintained on an excel sheet which can never be authentic and are error prone due to which the exact inventory and business loss are dominant. Invoicing which is linked to the dispatch of inventory is done separately making it more complicated to link all of them Inhouse StoreMart WMS software allows the maintenance of digital inventory on the go. The programme allows the operator to pick up and send out the inventory while also generating bills for it. Their inventory and billing can be handled in real-time in this way.

Duttprasad Kapur Director

Puja|Business Connect

StoreMart is a proud member of Confederation of Indian Industry and have been awarded as the Top Innovative Company (Medium & Small) – Service in the CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2022.

StoreMart is awarded as Best innovative Technology in Warehousing- Service by ISCM in Indian Logistics and Supply Chain Awards 2022.

StoreMart have also been recognized as the Top 10 Best Logistics Tech Startups in the year 2022 by Silicon India. StoreMart is also ISO certified (ISO 9001:2015)

Why GPK Logistech Stands Ahead of the Pack?

• StoreMart is the only comprehensive tech platform that offers the finest information to support storage, warehousing, and logistics businesses across the nation.

• They are the first digital enabler with a tenure choice that ranges from one month to nine years.

• StoreMart will provide a seamless experience right from shortlisting the warehouse to contracting and paying stamp duty on the app itself

• The AI & ML developed for StoreMart is highly flexible and endurable which helps the visitor to find an apt desired storage space as per their commodity.

• They provide solutions within 15 minutes; to anybody logging through the app.

• The company is renowned to bring the cheapest and fastest warehousing solution.

• With StoreMart, anyone can launch a warehouse and operational business within 7 days, which is impossible for any organisation.

The Journey Of GPK Logistech In The World Of Supply Chain

The man behind the idea, Duttprasad Kapur has worked at various Logistics companies at different designations for 23 years and is an entrepreneur by heart who always knew the gap when it came to searching for apt warehouses across the country. Because they couldn’t locate a certain warehouse, they lost more clients during the years of service. That has always been a struggle for them, therefore he discovered the gap before quitting his job, tried to close it, and laid the groundwork for GPK Logistech.

In the year 2020 during the pandemic, he along with the CFO Mr Vishnu Khandelwal did a thorough market survey and consulted the stalwarts of the industry to design the product which was the need of the hour, It took one whole year to get the funding and the required registration. CTO Mr. Nitin Chaurey joined in the process along the way, and as a result, tech development got underway after 8 months of working on various software projects. They wweventually developed an app that addressed the key issues of authentic information and high information value using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. They tested the app with more than 50000 case studies and, after being certain, they released the app in June 2022.

Piece of Advice

It’s tough to get the network to make and run a warehouse and the second thing is to know how the supply chain domain. One should not get into it without a thorough knowledge of the subject.

The Key Offerings: Helping to Find a Perfect Warehouse

In India today finding a perfect warehouse as per the commodity and nature of business is extremely tough this is mainly due to the organized sect of people dealing in this arena. The major pain point for a customer is Lack of knowledge, No transparency, Lack of Clarity in terms and conditions, Less of options, Extremely high commission charges, etc. With the StoreMart app, all the above pain points are resolved and it is a one-stop shop for any storage requirements.

• Insurance of storage spaces – 90% of warehouses/storage spaces are not insured whereas the infrastructure inside as well as the material and manpower their insured during any calamity it is the landlord of the premises who is at loss, hence they insure the premises of storage to safeguard the interest

• Structural Audit for storage spaces – By the end of the first contractual term, due to the harsh use of the warehouse, the life span drastically reduces the lifespan considered for the warehouse during planning, to reduce the deterioration of the warehouse structure.

• 3PL Space Registration – As every Third Party Logistics (3PL) service providers have some area of the warehouse which is left unfilled, these spaces can be registered on the StoreMart app for short-term or long-term customers.

• Warehouse Management System – The SAAS product helps any kind of trader of stockiest to maintain its stocks on the go and also can trade by generating invoices and credit/ debit notes with the current taxation rules.

• Land Audit – This audit is carried out by the team to identify the feasibility of the land parcel instead of having a warehouse or any kind of storage space facility

Latest Industry Insights of the Warehousing Industry

There was a time when the warehouse was like a godown, but in the last few years, India has the kind of warehouses similar to China and Europe. The Pandemic gave a very strong lesson that everything is required to be stored in a warehouse because what is the need should be fulfilled within the stipulated time. In the last 5 years, the warehousing industry has grown 3X.

Dynamic Leadership

Duttprasa Kapur – Founder

Nitin Chaurey – CTO

Vishnu Khandelwal- Co-Founder & CFO

Roadmap Ahead

GPK Logistech has created its strong feet on the ground within 93 days of its launch. Now, they are looking to be the most desired company for storage space in India, they will cater to the 3PL Industry Stalwarts and all the Corporate giants and launch 5 new products in the coming year.

“We grow as the industry grows. But looking at the current forecast, we believe that we will grow at an even faster pace than the industry as we are ready for the future needs”, the visionary leader apprised.

GREENARK

A HOME UPGRADATION PLATFORM THAT IS SOLVING THE SUSTAINABLE INTERIORS JIGSAW BY GOING GREEN!

Times are evolving and we’re fast forward into an era where sustainable development of resources has become vital. Our homes are deemed as the hotspot for maximum energy consumption which also increases the carbon footprint across our home environments. With the increasing awareness among people about the negative aspects of energy-hungry homes amidst the shortage of electricity and rising electricity costs, the demand for sustainable interior solutions and home upgradation is peaking. With only a few catering to the paradigm shift in the industry, new startups with innovative solutions to the dated problems are evolving. GreenArk, a fast-growing end-to-end home upgradation startup lies at the center of India’s Green movement, and it can very well be the answer that the interior solutions & home upgradation industry is seeking, for a long time now.

GreenArk provides customers with a wide choice of eco-friendly interior solutions to add that extra bit of ‘green’ exclusivity to home interiors and buildings. Alongside quality solutions, the startup puts a 360° emphasis upon bringing down the carbon footprint, which constitutes the core values of the promising startup. The platform provides home upgradation solutions with sustainable, toxin free and recycled materials which are locally sourced alongside energy efficient windows with low e-glass, thermal insulation, air tight spaces, and solar panels to help clients and home-owners save money on electricity costs while keeping their house pleasant and comfortable. GreenArk recognises the significance of developing ‘environment-first’ living spaces, which as per its founders has been their ‘Unique Bragworthy Proposition’ for how they’re solving the environment jigsaw with interior solutions that are sustainable yet affordable.

Deemed as India’s first ‘All-in-one’ platform for end-to-end energy efficient homes, GreenArk has been the brainchild of Vishesh Khurana and Radhika Raj who began in 2021 with the sole motive of reducing carbon footprints and aiding a healthier and sustainable indoor environment for homes and buildings. The duo bootstrapped the company and has upscaled it from ground zero, designing iconic spaces with minimal usage element attached to it.

The first movers in their category, GreenArk led by their visionary founders — intends to add an environmentfriendly element to homes by imbibing their expertise of designing and upgrading traditional homes into self-sustaining spaces. With Indians waking up to the need to focus upon sustainable development of their homes, the company has positioned itself as a front-runner for elegant, user-centric, beautiful yet sustainable and affordable interiors that can make its way to every household in India. With grants from the Indian government in the pipeline, GreenArk has the substance to add immense value to India’s ‘Go green’ aspirations.

GreenArk’s emphasizes upon bringing standardization into the unorganised interior solutions industry, where inflated expenditures, untimely dependencies, prolonged delays, and failure to adhere to the deadlines has daunted clients for long. This pain point and its addressal has been a crucial component to the coveted home-upgradation platform that they strive to build. “We think that attractive and useful homes may be built without depleting our planet’s natural resources. That is why, in our projects, we strive to utilize only the best and most eco-friendly materials, guaranteeing that your house is not only beautiful but also sustainable. Our platform is reshaping the interior design business by providing sustainable and eco-friendly solutions that will make your house seem elegant while simultaneously lowering your environmental footprint. “, said Vishesh Khurana, as he emphasized upon the distinguishing element of GreenArk and what makes it revolutionary in the first place.

GreenArk intends to drastically minimize the adverse impact of development casualties, by eliminating the extensive use of chemical based products, and utilizing sustainable and eco-friendly products for homes and buildings. These materials are produced via organic practices and made from renewable resources, thus helping to reduce waste and pollution. The company provides state-of-the-art interior solutions with relentless focus on energy efficient design, alongside the optimum usage of natural energy.

GreenArk has been upfront about their positioning and about the drastic impacts of poor air quality in our day to day lives. Many traditional elements used during renovating, upgrading or designing the interiors of a home can emit toxic chemicals and toxins into the air, which poses a significant threat to the environment and the masses alike. These compounds are generally absent from naturally sourced and ecofriendly products, which can enhance indoor air quality and the overall well-being. The GreenArk team has been working day in and day out to inculcate the same as a standard, across all their spaces. The notion — ‘thousands of energy efficient homes backed by the GreenArk promise’ is what the new age startup intends to accomplish in the long run.

GreenArk is leaving no stones unturned to educate the masses about the positive social impact of having an environment-first approach while getting their homes designed. GreenArk’s products and solutions are frequently manufactured and backed by team members that value ethical and sustainable production methods, which can aid in the support of local communities and encourage social responsibility.

Ultimately, implementing a sustainable and eco-friendly design for your home isn’t a choice anymore as it has quickly developed into a need, and a vital one for the significance it holds for the environment. It may help customers, home owners and their families live in a greener, healthier, and a positive environment.

A look at GreenArk’s positioning and one can know that the team is passionate about creating sustainable living spaces that are both beautiful and functional, which rightly positions the company as a torchbearer for the ‘Green Revolution’ in the interior solutions industry. The ability to be a one-stop-shop and yet take care of the tiny aspects of eco-friendly development is what distinguishes them, and it would be exciting to see what this promising new age startup brings to the tables, and the homes in the times to come.

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The Stress Solution: BEST MENTAL HEALTH CHATBOT APPS

CHATBOT APPS

For people in general or entrepreneurs, chatbots nowadays can be used to treat a variety of psychological issues such as tension, anger, depression, and so on. Psychiatrists may use chatbots to cure these diseases on their own time and under their circumstances.

India has just five thousand psychologists and two thousand professional psychiatrists, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That, even though 5.6 crore people out of a billion in the country suffer from some kind of mental illness. It’s a major issue for which there is currently no solution. In this case, mobile apps and chatbots have emerged as a practical means of providing relief to people suffering from psychological issues, requiring only internet access. Chatbots are applications that allow you to chat in a similar way to how you would in WhatsApp or Messenger. The difference is that there is no person in front of the machine; instead, there is a bot (software robot) that is most likely using artificial intelligence to improve accuracy.

Chatbots and smartphone applications are usually available for free. Yes, if you want to use a service that isn’t available for free, you might have to pay a charge. For instance, one-on-one consultation with a counsellor or a coaching service that provides ongoing guidance. The main thing is that you always have a way to deal with

1. iWill ePsyclinic is one such chatbot that can analyse the answers to a few dozen questions to provide an early assessment of what a patient’s issue is, how serious it is, and what kind of help he or she needs. It was created by an organisation that has 35 psychologists on staff, with another 15 professionals available as freelancers if needed. In India, it is said to have 50,000 downloads. It is to be anticipated that since it was created by an Indian, it would have a better understanding of the Indian situation. He keeps track of his users’ behaviours, behaviour, food, sleep patterns, moods, and thoughts, among other things, and gives them advice as needed. He links them with his psychiatrists when necessary, who continue the recovery process.

2. Woebot Health is a mental health chatbot created in San Francisco, California. India makes extensive use of it as well. You must first answer a series of questions so that he can get a sense of your mood. The majority of users think it’s a good idea to look into it. He can sense your mood, for example, and if you’re irritated, he’ll try to lighten the mood by

depression, despair, anger, tension, and a slew of other popular and serious issues in your own time, place, and circumstances.

Every psychological stumbling block is caused by another problem. Sometimes it’s complicated, and other times it’s straightforward. People, on the other hand, seldom talk about their issues with others. Issues with love, problems between husband and wife, workplace problems, and so on. Some people face similar issues as a result of their behaviours, nature, or other factors. Then others are who are confronted with a psychological challenge as a result of a life event. What is the problem with addressing what you find difficult to discuss with human beings with a lifeless computer, mobile app, or a chatbot? This technical counsellor may be contacted at any time of day or night to express your thoughts in private.

using amusing words. It is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is an evidencebased therapeutic technique. Woebot classified three of a user’s thoughts as negative and assisted him in thinking of three other constructive thoughts, according to one user.

3. Wysa: your safe space in this difficult time. Joe Agarwal and Ramakant Vempati, a married couple, created this artificial intelligence chatbot. These individuals desired that a solution be sought until the psychological issues were out of control. It, too, is based on clinical behavioural therapy, similar to iWill. It is supported by a team of 25 individuals, eight of whom are mental health experts who may serve as guides or coaches. He grouped the interactions he recorded with millions of people into groups. During these discussions, an effort is made to understand the trend that occurs, as well as the relationship between psychological issues such as tension, anger, and depression, among others. The diagnosis and outcomes of Wysa and other chatbots will become more reliable as the database expands.

Some issues arise as a result of the procedure. Is it true, for example, that the chatbots we think of as inanimate have no one behind them? This means that the consumer who does not tell anyone about his issue is walking here in complete privacy. But who knows what’s going on behind the app’s interface? Discussions with them are aimed at determining who they reach and how they will be used in the future. You’re probably aware that there’s a lot of concern about the abuse of data gathered on the Internet and privacy violations. The second concern is that the information would be misappropriated by a third party. What is the system’s level of safety in terms of keeping them safe? Third, humans are continually expanding their intelligence, expertise, and abilities, but can software that is based on rules keep up with them? The response to the third question is clear: they are currently being used as a connection before reaching a human expert, rather than as a replacement for humans. The creators of the other two challenges assure them that they will be secure. However, in the users’ best interests, independent confirmation of these statements is needed.

GOWELNEXT SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.

With A Vision To Deliver Comprehensive Care To Patients, Gowelnext Is Revolutionizing The Healthcare Industry With Innovative Solutions

Jatin Doultani Founder & Managing Director

There is a rising number of health tech companies performing exciting work and revolutionising the way we approach digital health. Creating a paradigm shift throughout the healthcare ecosystem – Gowelnext Solutions is one of the emerging names in this segment, introducing the smartest way, to sum up, all the medical facilities that you need under one roof.

Gowelnext, a health tech startup founded in 2017, ushered in the dawn of healthcare solutions with transparent pricing to empower people in making informed decisions about how to get and stay healthy. Over the past five years, Bangalore-based Gowelnext has carved out a niche for itself by providing pre-policy medical check-ups, which are a series of medical examinations that life insurance firms require before accepting and granting coverage to a potential policyholder. The range of services offered goes above and beyond pre-policy checks. Gowelnext also performs annual health checks, online doctor medical evaluations, report reviews, and various other services meant for life and health insurers.

Gowelnext is positioned to become a one-stop solution for all health-related services with a wide range of custom services within the areas of pre-policy issue health checkups, specialised professional services, risk management efforts, and group client assistance. Gowelnext currently provides

customers with best-in-class services that are the result of in-depth research and experience in the healthcare industry. The company is working towards its goal of offering a seamless customer experience by utilising cutting-edge technology and assembling the best healthcare providers in the industry. Serving a diverse range of clientele, including health insurance companies, life insurance companies, and corporations, Gowelnext is supported by a giant network of healthcare and wellness service providers spread across the length and breadth of the country, as per client needs and requirements.

Its strong team of over 300 excellent people, 4500 partnered medical centres, and over 250 medical practitioners on board have all contributed to its rapid growth. In the coming days, Gowelnext aims to offer hygienic, standardised, and continuously developing medical services using technologically enhanced systems that boost automation, enhance output quality, and improve client satisfaction.

Integration of Conventional and Digital Medical Services

Gowelnext is an all-in-one, cutting-edge, next-generation, artificial intelligence (AI)-based healthcare solution platform that combines traditional and digital medical services to offer the convenience of best-in-class healthcare solutions and services. It fulfills the critical customer requirements during their hour of need in all areas of care offered by reputed and highly qualified healthcare providers across India through this exclusive platform. Let’s examine the qualities they provide and the advantages the industry enjoys:

• Single platform for all healthcare options

• Comprehensive understanding of insurance procedures

• Efficient, economical, and improved customer delivery

• Best-in-class TAT and quality measurements, as well as cutting-edge technologies

• Extreme focus on fraud control and measures to curb fraud

• Online repository of reports with on-call doctor consultations

Their unique strategy has always been to discover the spots of pain in the crucial patient journey, assess the need, and provide solutions that aid in the patient’s recovery process and, as a result, enable them to enjoy healthier lives.

Employee Motivation: A Core Focus

By offering numerous products in the delivery of healthcare services and creating new prospects in the field of technology, Gowelnext is credited with seeing the quickest growth in its sector. The management at Gowelnext believes that the team is a significant contributor to their business success. In this bilateral relationship, the organisation genuinely cares about the employees and people through thick and thin. Even during the difficult times introduced by COVID-19, when layoffs were a common sight in large and small organisations, Gowelnext was an exception. For employee recognition, the company hosts a variety of team-building activities, monthly celebrations, festival celebrations, and a Wall of Fame.

Savouring Milestones … Yet Miles to Go

“A leader is someone who understands the way, walks the way, and shows the way.” Without a doubt, Jatin Doultani’s exceptional leadership and the entire team’s dedication have contributed to Gowelnext’s rise to the top, which has brought the company countless honours, including:

• The most promising brand in health care in 2021 by Asian Leadership Awards

• Top Placer Insurance Award in 2021 by Go Global Awards

• The Company Spotlight Award 2019 by SiliconIndia

Such incredible accomplishments tell a lot about a company’s ambition! The self-funded startup, Gowelnext

has been growing from strength to strength over the past 5 years. With some products already launched and some in the pipeline, Gowelnext is well-positioned to become a one-stop shop for all health-related services. The firm has launched Welleazy, a prominent health tech company offering tailor-made solutions to its corporate customers to make their healthcare needs accessible and affordable. The firm’s four-fold benchmark has set it up to become one of the finest and largest virtual hospitals in the world with services across primary care, secondary care, and chronic care management. At its core, the goal is to deliver a seamless client experience by combining the best healthcare providers and cutting-edge technologies.

The Significance of R&D behind Gowelnext’s Victorious Journey

Being one of the leaders across the industry, persistent R&D is their utmost priority. Gowelnext is able to see the big picture and create a vision of where it wants to be as an organisation globally because of its ongoing research and development efforts.

“Since the pandemic, there have been substantial changes in the economic climate as well as in how people live and work. Because of the rapid pace of change that everyone is facing, digital transformation is now more important than ever. As an AI-driven company, we will automate procedures and provide top-notch products and services. By providing exceptional healthcare solutions and services at scale, the company will continue to invest in exploring technological advancements to satisfy the needs of our clients and work towards solving real-life difficulties encountered by patients”, quoted Mr. Jatin while sharing about the R&D at Gowelnext.

Dynamic Leadership

The remarkable journey of Gowelnext is being carried out by an experienced management team with years of expertise in running successful start-ups, under the guidance of Jatin Doultani, Founder & CEO at Gowelnext. They have come together to pursue their shared goal of providing everyone with access to high-quality healthcare, which is how the concept for Gowelnext was conceived.

Mr. Doultani has been the core proponent of Gowelnext’s basking success. With approximately 20 years of work experience, he has been in charge of renewals, telesales, and customer service projects. With his decisive leadership, he has earned the firm a coveted name for handling client issues and is his team’s idol for countless successes.

Gowelnext is credited with the fastest growth in its segment by introducing multiple products in the delivery of healthcare services and developing new opportunities in the area of technology, working on its mission to transform the healthcare ecosystem for better health outcomes – Anytime, Anywhere!

Parting Words

Before signing off, the visionary shared a few words of wisdom by quoting, “Entrepreneurship is not about having a unique idea; it’s about turning the idea into reality and consistently improvising.”

As an entrepreneur, the most important job is to never get comfortable with status quo or what is available. Make sure to connect with as many people as you can because there is lot to learn and to continuously improve yourself.

Maxvita Foods

BRINGS AN EXOTIC RANGE OF PACKAGED SNACKS EXCEPTIONAL IN TASTE, TEXTURE, AND PURITY

Jijy Mathew Managing Director

Indians enjoy snacking and never need a reason to grab a bag of snacks. Due to this, the world’s largest snack companies and fast-food eateries have had to innovate to keep up with consumer demand. Amongst the few wellestablished market giants, Maxvita Foods Pvt. Ltd. is a humble leader in the world of snack food.

The captivating tale of ‘Maxvita’ began in 2011 by Siji Jiji and Jijy Mathew. Maxvita Foods opened its first manufacturing facility in Mysore, Karnataka, in 2013; since then, the company has grown remarkably fast to become a significant player in the branded snack food market in South India.

Today, after a decade, Maxvita Foods has established itself as one of the major snack food producers in South India, producing potato chips, namkeens, rusk, and Corn snacks. The young and talented team specialises in creating mouthwatering savouries out of simple ingredients. Maxvita Foods is a futuristic-looking Company that aims to be the leading supplier of the snacks food market in India, offering high-quality snacks at competitive prices.

Delighting Tastes With A Variety Of Flavors

Maxvita Foods brings to its customers a wide range of delectable snacks that sit within their ever-changing moods. Its product offerings, which are already a favourite among snack lovers in the area, demonstrate Maxvita’s capacity to produce lip-smacking snacks from essential ingredients. The company’s selection of potato chip flavours includes Barbeque Max, Cream and Onion, Tomato Ketchup, Masala Miracle, and Chilli Chutney, among others. Its cornbased delicacies include cheese balls, puff corn, and corn rings. Maxvita Foods also offers a variety of namkeen items, including Aloo Bhujia, Soy Sticks, Crunchy Gathiya, Moong Dal, Crunchy Pasta, Crunchy Noodles, and Karumkure. Two varieties of its rusks are available: Premium Crunchy Rusks and Premium Milk Rusks.

The Differentiating Factor For Maxvita That Helped Them Overcome Challenges

In order to stand out from its rivals, Maxvita Foods focuses on producing the finest and carrying on its tradition of quality and customer-oriented approach. Maxvita Foods employs sales automation software for order processing and execution, and it has adopted SAP ERP Software for all of its production, billing, and inventory-related activities. It can offer high-quality products that are on par with the quality of even its foreign competitors since it has the best in the industry processing equipment and systems. The following are a few additional distinctive characteristics that set the company apart:

• Experienced and seasoned production team.

• Growing business with an established management team for the past 9 years.

• State of the art of manufacturing facility.

• Business controlled through industry-leading ERP software – SAP.

• Sales executed through Sales Automation software – BIZOM.

• Optimal procedures to ensure quality at all levels.

• Strong distribution networks that enable on-time delivery.

The Widespread Sales & Manufacturing Landscape

Production at Maxvita Foods began in 2013, and the products were introduced to the market. The products were well received in the market, and the company achieved ten crores of annual sales in its 3rd year of starting production. In the following four years, in 2020, Maxvita doubled its annual turnover to 20 crores, and it took another two years to reach the subsequent milestone of 30 crores in 2022. Maxvita is on track to achieve its targeted turnover of Rs50 Crores for the current financial year.

The company’s success persuaded it to lay the foundation of its biggest manufacturing unit, which was completed seven months ago with an investment of 22 crore rupees, and it manufactures potato chips and namkeen products. The unit has 6000 tonnes of annual production capacity. Another unit processes baked corn snacks and extruded snacks with a total production capacity of 1500 tonnes per year. The third unit has an annual capacity of 750 tonnes of Rusks. Maxvita Foods can effectively serve its customers because of the combined production capacity of its three units, which amounts to over 8000 metric tonnes.

Major Milestones That Can Measure Maxvita’s Range Of Success

Maxvita’s journey has been revolutionary, and in the process, they have received many recognitions. One of which was being recognised as “One of the Top 10 Food Processing Companies in India” in 2023 by The Industry Outlook magazine.

During the last 9 plus years of operations, Maxvita Foods has managed to build an exceptional market reputation due to its trustworthy products and honest dealings with its customers and suppliers. Armed with this excellent reputation and proven track record, Maxvita Foods is confident to increase its market share rapidly by expanding its production capacities and product range.

How Does The Future Seems For Maxvita & The Snacking Industry?

Snack foods are quick, simple, cost-effective, convenient, and hygienic. Fried snacks that are ready to eat are currently among the most popular convenience foods worldwide. In 2023, the Snack Food segment in India will be worth US$66.92 billion. It is expanding at a healthy pace of more than 10%. By 2025, it is anticipated to reach the $100 billion USD milestone. The unorganised sector produces the majority of packaged, ready-to-eat snacks in India.

With the assistance of its own sales team, Maxvita Foods is currently marketing its products in the South Indian market through a network of super stockists and sub-distributors. Maxvita Foods’ market share is less than 1% of the Rs 10,000 crore South Indian packaged snack market. As a result, the potential for growth is enormous.

Maxvita Foods just completed its first phase of expansion plans last year in its home state of Karnataka, and by 2026, the company expects to have a sales turnover of at least Rs 150 crore. Maxvita Foods is soon planning to build a second manufacturing facility outside the home state in South India as part of its second phase of growth plans, providing an extra 3200 metric tonnes of capacity. This new manufacturing unit should generate an additional 100 crores in sales revenue and assist Maxvita Foods in meeting its target of 250 crores or more by 2028.

This is such a frequently asked question. Many of us must have faced office politics once in our lives. Office politics feel like: you are being pressurized and consumed by all the politics that happen in your office. It creates stress and anxiety in their life. Therefore, we will be sharing some tips that can help deal with office politics.

In its simple form, office politics is simply about the differences between people at work: differences in opinion, conflicts of interests are often manifested as office politics. It all goes down to people’s communication and relationship. Firstly, we would say that there is no need to be afraid of office politics.

FOCUS ON BUILDING A GOOD CIRCLE.

In order to deal with office politics, you need to get involved. A study from Sage Journals shows that when someone feels they don’t belong here, their physical health and wellbeing plummets. So, if you are feeling alone or excluded by negative office politics, you need to make new friends at your offices so that if someone at work is the source of the main conflict, it can be dealt with them by being united with your co-workers. The camaraderie at the workplace is as needed as your skill, food, and shelter. In this way, you don’t just increase your productivity but also help you to reach a proper solution.

People with bullying tendencies often try to isolate victims, so the more people you have on your side, the less you are to be taken advantage of at work.

DOCUMENT YOUR TIME.

When you are subject to your colleague’s bad political like taking credit for your work, it’s important not to retaliate. Most of the time, people make a strategy to expose their colleagues or boss in front of others, but this isn’t a good idea. It can backfire. In order to deal with it, you need to have clever strategies, for example, make sure that you document your work thoroughly and let your colleagues and your bosses, or senior know what you are doing have done till now. In this way you can defend your reputation, if your work ethic is called into question by co-workers, then you have a way to prove your productivity.

TRY TO FIND THE REASON BEHIND IT RATHER THAN ACCUSING.

This is another one of the best ways to deal with office politics. When you feel that your colleges or seniors try to make you look bad or undermine you. Step back and question to yourself; why are they doing that? What could be possibly driving them that has nothing to do with you?

What could be his personal agenda or goal that you know nothing about? Is there anybody else facing the same issue with the co-worker what are you facing right now? If you ask such a kind question to yourself, there are 30 to 40 percent chances, what you are actually facing will eliminate. Because eventually, you will find out that a large part of the stories you are telling yourself are just moving around you, and you are in the centre of the problem. The fact is that you are not part of this problem. The person is behaving against you in a manner that you don’t like has nothing to do with you. It could be anyone in front of you, it’s not personal, it just drives them for a reason they hold within themselves and has nothing to do with you.

If you haven’t got any answer yet, ask them for a private conversation, polity asks them why they have acted how they did.

REPLACE THE CULTURE FROM WITHIN.

The culture at any company sets an expectation for how

people behave and work together and how well they function as a team. Therefore, office politics should be looked at as something that can be reframed into positive, says Williams. While working at the company, one should contribute to a culture that values people and discourage a negative mindset individual. One of the best ways to contribute to office culture is to appreciate others, encourage teamwork and be empathetic to other people, one can create a better work culture for anyone.

DON’T TAKE SIDES.

In-office politics, it is quite possible to find yourself between two power figures’ arguments. In such a case, you see yourself being thrown around while they try to outwit each other and secure their own place: at any coast of you getting the job done. You cannot get them to agree on a common decision for a project, and neither of them wants to take ownership of the issue; they are afraid that somebody will destroy for any mishaps.

Not taking sides also help you to build trust with both parties.

In such a situation, focus on business objectives and avoid taking a side, even you like one better than the other. Place them for open conversation among others, so that no one will say “I didn’t say that”.

By not taking sides, you will help to direct conflict resolution objectively.

If your job is a hub of office politics and makes it difficult for your to do your job. You should probably look for other company. Because it may affect your career growth.

Oxford International Education Group A Vision for Worldwide Access to Education

This inside story narrates the journey of Oxford International Education Group (OIEG) that has been focused on education and student success. The organisation’s vision is to support learning without limits; it believes that everyone, regardless of location or background, can benefit from worldwide access to education. As Business Connect grabbed the opportunity to host a tete-a-tete with Mohit Gambir, founder and managing director of Oxford International Education Services, a very strong vertical of the Oxford International Education Group, we couldn’t help but be amazed by the insights he shared, touching various aspects of his business.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Starting in 1991, Oxford International Education Group (OIEG) is nearing a 30-year journey as a private education provider. Oxford International helps students from across the world gain lifechanging higher education, vocational and language education opportunities.

The company runs international pathway colleges embedded in UK and US universities, its own pathway colleges in the UK, online courses and English language tests through the OI Digital Institute, and English language training facilities across the UK and North America. Every year, their courses assist over 50,000 UK and international students in excelling in the classroom. They take pleasure in providing the best programmes and have developed excellent partnerships with education specialists all over the world. For example:

• With seven international colleges embedded in UK and North American universities, they equip international students with the language & academic skills to access higher education.

• They also prepare students for entry into university at two pathway colleges in London and Oxford. These help students go onto succeed at higher education institutions with a choice of opportunities for further study in Business and Finance & Management at undergraduate degree level.

• Through the Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) they support students and institutions with a comprehensive range of online, hybrid academic, language and short courses with a total of 20 university partners recognising their OIDI higher education courses.

• Through OIDI, they also provide accessible online and on-site English language testing & accreditation (OxfordELLT), which is recognised by 60 university partners.

Mohit Gambir Managing Director OIES

• They operate English language schools for adult and junior students in the UK, Canada and USA, serving over 8,000 students per year. This includes 55 post-secondary, higher education language pathway partners in North America.

• In response to a growing demand for qualified candidates, they operate an expanding range of vocational courses in Canada through our Career Colleges.

Through their vertically integrated Education Services Division they are a leading recruiter of international students, delivering efficiency, effectiveness & speed across recruitment, student engagement & end-to-end application funnel management. From market presence development, to optimising student recruitment, enrolment and everything in-between, their integrated approach means they can respond to our partners’ most urgent and strategic needs:

• They have a dedicated team of 100 recruitment experts across 50 locations, typically sourcing talent for their partners across 100+ countries.

• Based out of Mumbai, India they have a dedicated centre for application vetting and processing, powered by 200+ experts which are focused first and foremost on quality and compliance.

• They collaborate with over 2,500 agents to source the right talent for their higher education partners.

Today, the Group’s subsidiary offices are spread across the UK, India, Hong Kong, China, and North America, as well as representatives in more than 45 other locations. Mumbai serves as the regional office for Oxford International Education Services (OIES), a part of the Oxford International Education Group.

THE MOTIVATION

After earning an MBA from Middlesex University London and working in the UK’s financial sector, Mohit returned to India in 2004 and started a family-owned company that provided tailored collaborative solutions to universities to help them grow and expand their global reach through process efficiency, agent management, student support, conversion campaigns and brand development. He is an educationalist and a visionary with more than 18 years of expertise creating bespoke solutions for recruitment, agent management, and back office operations to multinational universities. As a student recruiter and educationalist with extensive knowledge of the local higher education market, over the years he has filled various gaps in industry that he genuinely believed were impeding the advancement of otherwise qualified individuals.

Mohit’s decision to pursue this career was solely inspired by his own personal experience of studying abroad and seeing the value of developing a wide range of abilities, including self-assurance, adaptability, problem-solving, communication, networking, amongst many others. He saw the great potential that these abilities and his international experience had for international students and decided to be the change in the way students are advised and supported to embark in the pursuit of a new journey to study on international shores.

PATH TOWARDS EXCELLENCE

What gives them an edge in the industry?

• Dedicated to assisting partners in creating better market presence, converting talented students from all over the

world, and marketing themselves successfully to widen their talent pool.

• They partner with institutions to become a seamless extension of their end-to-end recruitment processes, making it simpler for overseas students to inquire, apply, receive an offer, and enroll.

• With the help of 40 local experts, a team of admissions and conversion professionals, and tested procedures, universities and students can get support for all of the challenges they encounter along the whole process, from student recruiting to administration.

• To September 2022, they processed 284% more applications than the previous year while lowering the rate of visa refusal through process innovation to a record-low 0.3% (99.7% of applications were approved, as will be discussed more below).

• Through a global network of 100 local recruitment professionals in 40+ locations and a 2500-strong agent network they are where the students are, enabling student diversity.

• Each year, they have 50,000 students from 100+ nationalities go through their extensive course range.

• A staff of over 200 admission and conversion specialists in India is dedicated to delivering the best possible student experience and upholding quality and compliance requirements. They provide quality responses within 24 to 48 hours and service support around-the-clock.

• They collaborate closely with their partners to design a conversion procedure that fully meets and surpasses their expectations, and they use powerful proprietary models to get rid of fraud.

• Their model can adapt to meet the most immediate and intermediate objectives of its clients, from developing market presence to optimizing student recruitment, enrolment, and everything in between.

• In contrast to the linear model, they choose an integrated strategy and emphasize project setup and new partner onboarding from the outset, realizing that these are the cornerstones of success. As a result, they can integrate and switch over the models of their institutional partners in less than a month.

EVALUATING THE IMPACT SCALE

Delivering life-changing education opportunities to students across the world is their philosophy and they ensure this by being student centric, through educational services and courses that allow them to unlock international education opportunities for students and universities. With their quality driven, focused approach, students are prepared for international study while universities receive a diverse talent pool.

THE CULTURAL PRINCIPLES AT THE INSTITUTION

The management of Oxford International Education Group has always been in constant strides to create life-enhancing possibilities for students by harnessing the power of effective teaching. This has been a well-asserted aim and single minded commitment of their staff members. They have cultivated integral business values for the past 29 years that serve as a secret to their grand success. The core values that drive them are care, passion, creativity and integrity that are the qualities they look for in their staff members that are equally important as the knowledge, experience and expertise one brings on the table. “Almost all of our jobs involve working with young people. We are a passionate group of people looking to make a difference in the lives of the younger generation and assist in fulfilling their desire to study overseas” asserts Mohit.

Enhancing Business Experience with AR/VR

Ken Ehrhart Founder & CEO

AR/VR is one of those technological innovations that have the potential to rewrite our perspective of the world. AR/VR is quickly establishing its foothold in the business sector, and for good reason. All of technology is now transitioning from 2D to 3D computing, with 3D models and digital twins allowing computers to better understand and interact with the real world. In this exciting new field, Paracosma has set itself as a pioneer and trailblazer. In an interview with Ken Ehrhart, Founder and CEO, Business Connect Magazine dives into the story of Paracosma Inc.

BCM: What are Paracosma’s newage 3D Modeling techniques?

Mr Ehrhart: Paracosma is known for its expertise in creating photorealistic 3D models. These are realistic enough to be used to replace studio photography with rendered images of 3D models and scenes. The images are used for ecommerce, and also for Virtual Movie Production, where parts of videos are replaced by digital scenes and objects. The gold standard for photorealistic models has been bespoke models created manually by a team of artists, each expert in different types of modeling, and textures, shading and lighting.

We are now using our seven years of experience from 70+ artists creating over 10,000 photorealistic models to train AI (artificial intelligence) systems to assist the artists and increase efficiency. This is not to replace artistic talent, but to reduce repetitive or menial tasks, enhancing productivity.

BCM: Please provide a detailed explanation of your innovative AR/VR development techniques?

Mr Ehrhart: Similar to applying AI as a tool to assist artists, we are applying technology tools to assist our developers. Code libraries, software development kits, modular development and automated testing can reduce repetitive tasks and improve consistency and quality. This allows our developers to apply their talents to innovation and solving the most unique and challenging issues, rather than focusing on the mundane.

BCM: How does your organization make a difference to the HR/HCM corporations?

Mr Ehrhart: I have been working in the HR/HCM and Talent Management area for over 15 years and Jim Lorentz, our CRO (Chief Revenue Office), has run Learning Management companies. So, we bring a lot of experience to bear in applying AR and VR in this area. The opportunities really span across the entire employee journey throughout their career.

We are working with career counselors at community colleges to provide students a chance to explore career areas and jobs in virtual environments. In recruiting, immersive company tours can give prospective employees a clearer view of what type of company they may be joining. Virtual onboarding can then give the new hire an opportunity to meet virtually with the founders and executives of the company to immerse themselves in company culture and history. We have been developing both AR and VR systems to enable training of new employees, provide mid-career skills enhancements and even deliver instant support for field service personnel to guide them through help with an immediate task. This training can not only be in precise physical tasks, where known optimal procedures can be embedded into muscle memory; but also for AI-based softskills training that is more about judgment and responding to fluid situations. For knowledge workers, our tools provide the opportunity for real-time global collaboration as if they were meeting together in person.

BCM: Do you see yourself as a technology leader? Or do you wait for the competitors to make the first move and later outperform them?

Mr Ehrhart: Because AR and VR are so relatively new, we are simultaneously inventing new methods and quickly embracing best practices being discovered across the industry. We don’t have the luxury to wait for others to develop solutions when our clients have an immediate need. This continual innovation and adoption is what keeps our work interesting and advancing quickly to better and better solutions for our clients.

BCM: What are your views on the roadblocks to the adoption of AR/VR across different industries? How is Paracosma making a difference in this direction?

Mr Ehrhart: Since the launch of consumer VR in 2016 and AR in 2017, the two main obstacles have been complex, difficult to use technologies and cost. In addition to the complexity and cost of the hardware systems themselves, there has been complexity and cost to develop the software and experiences that enterprises need to take advantage of AR/VR. Paracosma was, in fact, founded to address that problem by easily solving our clients’ development challenges through affordable investment that delivers a fast ROI (return on investment). Consequently, we are helping our clients move quickly from early prototypes and MVP (Minimum Viable Products) through to full deployments and adoption.

BCM: What AR initiatives help your organization stay ahead of the curve?

Mr Ehrhart: Our teams of artists have been building the

3D models and digital twins that serve as the foundation for AR/VR experiences and training. But, producing a 3D model that is a photorealistic digital twin of a real object is not enough. We have also been developing model libraries and training systems to share those models as well as exploded views, cut-away views, annotations and animations to supplement the models and provide an entire training platform. This is the type of development that transitions our clients from just seeing the potential of AR/VR to capturing the value of AR/VR with a quick ROI.

BCM: How do you evaluate the impact scale of your brand?

Mr Ehrhart: Paracosma is focused on supporting our clients and delivering solutions, rather than touting our role. And, most of our enterprise clients are under “no name” NDAs (nondisclosure agreements). Thus, Paracosma often flies under the radar. But, the satisfaction of our clients leads to strong word-of-mouth endorsements and recommendations that continue to drive our growth. Our brand grows stronger with each successful client project.

BCM: Please provide us with the leadership insights of the key officials.

Mr Ehrhart: As the world has whipsawed through the pandemic, supply chain issues, war, inflation, and economic uncertainty, it is necessary to keep focused on the long-term vision of where our company and industry need to be. Maintaining that future vision is the only way to navigate a path forward that consistently moves us in the right direction.

BCM: Kindly give a brief of your cultural principles.

Mr Ehrhart: In a fast-changing field like AR/VR, it is critical to maintain a culture of curiosity and continual learning. We cannot get set in our ways or we won’t be ready to embrace or discover the innovations propelling us forward.

BCM: How do you maintain a focused and enthusiastic workforce?

Mr Ehrhart: After freezing terminations, hiring and salary raises during the pandemic, we have now aggressively returned to performance-based evaluations and advancement. This has rejuvenated a focus on individual employee productivity, skill development and opportunities for advancement, that let the best of the best shine through. Motivating the best employees is more important than maintaining the status quo.

BCM: What are the future endeavors of Paracosma?

Mr Ehrhart: Over our first seven years, we have built partnerships around the world with companies that share our vision of future AR/VR opportunities. We are now exploring how we can deepen those ties through tighter collaboration, integration and potential mergers.

BCM: What advice would you like to give to the readers of Business Connect Magazine?

Mr Ehrhart: Embrace the future, it is coming. The timing may be uncertain, but it is inevitable.

How To Set Up Franchises Business In India

“How To Set Up Franchises Business In India”

It is not always necessary you get a unique idea to start your own business. But it can happen that you have an industry/sector which really excites you, and you truly want to go for it, “you can” by all means go ahead and buy a franchise of that company and be your own boss.

India is the 4th largest consumer goods and services in the global market. Setting up a franchise in India is a tried-and-tested approach to starting one’s own venture. An industry like fast food, education, healthcare, the automobile is known as some of the booming domains for setting up a franchise. The franchise business is one of those models that brands have adopted for expansion in India. There are many low-cost franchise businesses in India one can buy it. This is why we will be talking about How to set up a franchise business?

HOW TO FIND THE MOST PROFITABLE FRANCHISE BUSINESS?

In comparison to startups, franchises businesses have been found less risky because the business model has already proven successful. To set up a franchise business, we recommend you follow these steps.

1. Find the area that excites your most.

2. Look for the right franchisor.

3. Come to an agreement.

HOW TO GET A FRANCHISE BUSINESS UP AND RUNNING?

If franchises business really truly excites, then you should explore a multitude of options on the internet. There are thousands of genuine groups in India today that connect interested entrepreneurs with franchise businesses, helping all the way from plan to floor. But, keep in mind making business success lies with you.

To get a franchise business up and running, you should be very careful while selecting the right partner, understand the operational and financial expectations and be willing to diligently. Let’s deep dive into the above points to understandhow one can value their franchising option.

#1. FIND THE AREA THAT EXCITES

YOUR MOST.

The key to getting success in any venture is to find out the area of interest. So, our first step would be – make a small list of franchises that really excite you.

But not required”

To buy a burger king franchise, you don’t need to have experience know making a burger Or a degree in teaching to open a kidZee center. Even if you have a degree or experience, either way, you will be hiring a team with the necessary skills and expertise.

“If you have experience in a specific area, that would be great.

While looking at the franchise option on your list, ask some questions like: “are you going to be equally passionate about the idea for the next 10 to 20 years?” “Are there opportunities for personal and professional growth?” “How does this help people’s lives at a large scale?”

By doing that, you will eliminate a few of the businesses option from your list and point you towards the industry that really interests you.

Yoga is an age-old practice that unites the mind and body while enhancing strength and awareness. It teaches simple meditation, breath control, and how to achieve harmony between mind, body, and spirit. It is widely practised for health and relaxation. Synergia Yoga, one of the burgeoning names in yoga and wellness, was founded in 2021 by enthusiastic yoga entrepreneur and teacher Sanskruti Dhawley, Founding Partner of Synergia.

Instrumental in promoting yoga for fulfilling the vision of making authentic Yoga accessible to all, irrespective of geography and nationality, creating a community of individuals who support and inspire each other, Synergia Yoga, for two years, has effectively steered towards this vision and empowered personal growth through personalized Yoga instruction across the globe.

Dedicated to providing a personalized and holistic approach to wellness, Synergia Yoga acts as a one-stop destination, offering a diverse range of Yoga styles, including stretching, splits, rejuvenation, Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Pilates and more.

Synergia Yoga

An Innovative Endvour

by

Sanskruti Dhawley,

Riding High on Success in Making Yoga Accessible to All

An Edge Over The Peers

The experienced instructors at Synergia Yoga take the time to comprehend each client’s specific goals and then customize each client’s practice to meet those goals. The team is dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their objectives, whether they are striving to become more flexible, robust, or thoughtful. Their mental and emotional health, as well as their physical health, will be improved by the classes. Additionally, Synergia Yoga is well known for hosting hundreds of international participants in its unique outdoor yoga mega-events.

Sanskruti’s Entrepreneurial Journey - The Tale of Hurdles & Success

At the age of 18, Sanskruti decided to embark on a journey of entrepreneurship by starting her own yoga business. For years, her love of yoga and desire to spread its advantages to others had grown, and she realized that this was the ideal moment to make her dream come true. Sanskruti started out teaching yoga in her neighbourhood, but she soon understood that her actual mission was to promote yoga around the world. The aspiring woman leader started to travel, taking yoga classes in different cities and countries, including Dubai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Australia. There were difficulties along the way. But she persisted and gradually started to establish a name as a dedicated and passionate yoga teacher. With each new destination and experience, her venture continued to evolve and expand.

Today, Synergia Yoga is a reputable and well-known name. She is glad to have had the opportunity to introduce individuals from all over the world to the advantages of yoga. In Tel Aviv, her outdoor yoga class drew more than 500 participants. After that, she planned numerous further outdoor yoga events in Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, and Pune, and they were met with sizable crowds. Now, Sanskruti and her team are planning to launch an app for the customers and are targeting to serve 15+ countries together with virtual sessions on the platform.

Remarkable Role of R&D behind Synergia’s Growth Research and development played a crucial role in the growth and success of Synergia. The business was able to stay current and modify its strategy to better suit the demands of the clients by routinely investigating new approaches, trends, and best practices in the sector. Even now, two years after starting to lead sessions, it is always a good idea to research other poses to examine in a lesson. Sanskruti invests in learning about various yoga styles and teaching techniques, which has helped her create a more varied and thorough programme for the clientele.

The team of Synergia puts a lot of effort into gathering feedback since it enables them to discover areas for improvement and make changes to serve customers better. Their upcoming new app, which they will soon release, is also the result of R&D. The AI-powered app will propose yoga positions to users based on the problems they are having.

The Unique Marketing Tactics

Their primary marketing strategies are as follows:

• Word of Mouth: Word of Mouth has always been Synergia’s primary marketing channel.

• Community Outreach: Establishing connections with nearby companies and groups and participating in neighbourhood events to promote the business and draw in new customers.

• Website Marketing: For all outdoor sessions and group sessions, they take bookings through the website.

• Social Media Marketing: To build a strong online presence and communicate with potential customers, they use social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

• Outdoor events: They frequently receive media attention for outdoor events, such as yoga on the beach and yoga in the opera.

Industry Evolution Over the Years

Over the years, the fitness industry has gone through significant changes. Traditional gym settings were more popular in the past than yoga studios. This view, however, has changed in recent years as more and more people have become aware of yoga’s advantages.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for yoga as a means of maintaining physical and mental well-being became increasingly apparent. As a yoga startup, Synergia has revolutionized how the fitness industry reaches and serves people. They are soon launching an app to facilitate virtual sessions around the world. Outdoor yoga has turned out to be a significant success and is well-received by both corporate and individual fitness freaks.

Work Culture – A Blend of Positivity, Motivation & Growth

Synergia believes in fostering a culture of learning and professional development!

The work culture at Synergia Yoga is focused on positivity, motivation, and growth. They believe that fostering a supportive and empowering environment can help the employees reach their full potential and provide the best possible service to the clients.

Sanskruti places a high value on efficient and clear communication and encourages team members to exchange ideas and work together. In order to make sure that everyone is on track to accomplishing their goals, she also makes sure to give regular feedback and support.

A Glimpse of Plans in the Pipeline

• Corporate wellness programs: To offer corporate wellness programs to companies and organizations.

• International expansion: expanding business internationally in one more country

• Specialized programs: specialized programs being set up, such as prenatal yoga, kids yoga, or yoga for athletes

• Mobile app: Creating a mobile app allows clients to book classes, view schedules, and access other information about the business.

• Subscription-based model: Offering a subscription-based model where clients pay a monthly or annual fee to access a certain number of classes or other services.

Synergia’s Impeccable Milestones

• There has been a considerable increase in revenue.

• The company’s clientele is steadily growing. Additionally, they held their largest outdoor class last year, which included 70 students for a beach yoga session.

• Synergia Yoga has been recognized by the Tel Aviv operating organization for a Yoga Day Session on 21st June 2022.

• The Tel Aviv yoga by the beach event witnessed 500+ attendants, and the numbers have ever been increasing post that in Singapore, Dubai, and Sydney.

A Piece of Advice for the Budding Entrepreneurs

When it comes to pursuing your passion, it’s important to trust your instincts and not overthink things. Your passion is a powerful motivator that can lead you to success if you follow it with confidence and determination. However, this doesn’t mean that you should act impulsively without considering the risks and benefits of your choices.

Before taking on a project, it’s important to think critically and make informed decisions. Consider the feasibility of your ideas, the potential challenges you may face, and the resources you will need to achieve your goals. By doing so, you can set realistic expectations and create a solid plan for success. As a passionate individual, don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Your drive and commitment can inspire others to do the same and ultimately lead to positive change in your industry or community. Keep your eye on the prize and stay true to your vision, and you will be on the path to realizing your dreams.

Sanskruti Dhawley Founder

Puja|Business Connect