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WHAT MAKES CREATIVE CULTURES AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE

“Creative culture”: I’m certain everyone is familiar with this term. Every professional wishes to work in one, and entrepreneurs claim it to be one of their core priorities. But what actually makes a culture creative? It’s not about working in a creative industry with excessive hours and unorganized processes or in an open environment filled with elegant décor and eccentric artwork. The way I see it, instead of fancy offices and aesthetics, the creativity of a culture is in its people. It’s about how people within an ecosystem treat each other, as well as partners, clients, and other stakeholders. Also, ensuring that people have the tools to bring out their innovative-selves is essential to fostering a creative culture.

But the understanding of a creative culture differs from business to business. In a big organization, creativity represents the ability to develop imaginative ideas and shape them into reality. But in a small scale business, creativity is a way of thinking that inspires, challenges, and drives people to invent solutions and explore opportunities out of problems. It’s how some companies fascinate us with incredible ideas, whilst others merely follow a carved path. Since people are the proponents of such a culture, one may ask: what makes them a cut above others? Having worked in such ecosystems, I would firmly say it’s not about talent. Instead, such a culture has people from different ethnicities or settings with implicit or explicit conceptions of creativity. Our magazine, Business Connect, has always valued innovation and creativity, and the essence of creative culture is something we inherited. Keeping that in mind, we bring you our entrancing edition, “The Best Company to Work for in 2022.” The inspiration behind this edition came from the understanding that a creative culture empowers an individual’s potential, which in turn contributes to business growth.

This time our cover page will be privileged by Aliens Tattoo, a chain of premium tattoo studios making its name across the nation. Its creativity goes beyond its area of focus and gives talent every opportunity to give their talent the spotlight. Go through the story and see for yourself what we mean. We sincerely hope that you enjoy reading this edition as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

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Vol - 5 | Special Edition | October 2022

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MEET SUNNY BHANUSHALI

A Tattoo Artist Who Changed The Industry

T H E B E S T

Tattoo artist Sunny Bhanushali is globally best known for his outstanding work on conceptual and hyper-realism tattoos. Sunny Bhanushali has pioneered photo-realistic tattoos in India. The renowned tattoo artist has advanced from simple sketching to skilled charcoal painting to mastering digital art. He is famed for his photo-realistic tattoos.

It’s the quality of art and service, the custom designing and realistic tattoos that makes him outstanding. Sunny Bhanushali and his team have lived up to their promises of jaw dropping tattoos & designs and have provided an immersive tattoo experience to clients across the globe.

He mastered the art of custom designs which has garnered a lot of attention from people. In 2011, he founded Aliens Tattoo and introduced India to the concept of custom realism & portrait tattoos. He has won numerous awards at national & international tattoo conventions.

As the demand for tattoos was increasing & he realized the industry lacked a proper structure, he came up with the idea of Aliens Tattoo School in 2018. This completely revolutionized the tattoo industry in India. The school’s inception paved the way for many aspiring artists who wanted to enter the tattoo industry. They have successfully trained 550+ artists to date. Aliens Tattoo School has been built with a vision to create the most trusted tattoo education platform for all the art enthusiasts who wish to make a career in tattoo art. Students from marginalized backgrounds are supported to become a part of ATS by providing scholarships to them. ATS has empowered students who had zero background in art and have transformed them into pro tattoo artists.

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I wanted to share all the knowledge that I had and open the doors into this industry for budding talent. I knew I could revolutionize this and that became my vision & mission. I wanted to elevate lives through art and creativity. I wanted to bring a change in human life through my art. I did so when I tattooed my clients, they actually thought it was a life changing experience for them to get inked.

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Sunny’s family had big financial constraints. So much that his family could not support his college education. At a young age, Sunny was compelled to bear the responsibility of his house. He took the job of a sweeper at a cyber cafe. But he carved out time out of his tedious routine to learn computer and technology. Eventually he learned the work at cyber cafe while working as a sweeper. Hence, he got promoted in that cyber cafe as a Store Executive. Alongside, he did HSC and BCA from distance learning and supported his education himself. Later, he got a job in a BPO and progressed further.

One fine day, Sunny went to a tattoo studio with his friend to get him tattooed. The process of tattooing seemed fascinating to him and so he himself entered into this field.

Sunny started all by himself as an independent artist in 2009 because he loved art and wanted to pursue art as a career. Soon he bought tattooing equipment out of his hard earned saved money and made his first tattoo on his own leg. He got a hang of it after tattooing his

friends. His first tattoo was bought by his mother. This was a source of immense motivation. It triggered a sense of achievement.

He quit his BPO job as soon as he started making some money out of his profession. He started tattooing full time from his home itself. Until 2011, he struggled to make his presence as a tattoo artist in the market. He learned tattoo art

Sunny Bhanushali is also the founder of LILA - Learn It Like Aliens, an online tattoo learning platform.

A SNEAK PEAK INTO THE JOURNEY OF THE MASTER

by watching videos on the internet, as the industry wasn’t very welcoming to new artists. He spent years learning advanced tattoo techniques. Due to his flair in drawing, he used to custom design his tattoos to stand out from the crowd. Gradually, he started using social media platforms for his business promotion. After overcoming numerous obstacles, he finally opened his own professional studio in 2015. From that point on, he just kept going and never turned around.

Gradually his creative brilliance spread across and art enthusiasts came to him to learn tattoo art. Sunny later started teaching in his own studio. He made sure to pass on his expertise to his students so that they could perform well when they graduated from his studio. Over the years he started tattooing people who came from across the country just to get inked from him. He started getting celebrity clients too. Eventually he expanded his studio, next his company and later the Tattoo Art School.

Sunny shares that when he started in 2009,, the tattoo industry was quite a closed community and senior & experienced artists were insecure about their competitors, hence, didn’t share any knowledge with new artists or aspiring artists. He asserts that because he is self-taught and struggled to find the correct mentors, he never wants another aspirant to the arts to experience the same difficulties.

Today, Sunny Bhanushali has a school that’s one of its kind. It’s a 6000 sq ft. state of the art facility that accommodates around 120-140 students in a batch. Sunny shares that the Indian market has so many people who show interest in getting inked, however to fulfill this demand, there are hardly any good tattoo artists in the country. He believes that there is tremendous scope for tattoo artists to grow in this industry in India. Here’s an anecdotal evidence to what he claims. Sunny Bhanushali has 15 studios across the country, all of them in major cities in India and he will soon be opening his studios in the U.K. Aliens Tattoo Studio is now a team of 150 people including some world class artists and professionals, all of them working towards the same goal, to elevate lives through art and creativity! This is the fortune that any aspiring tattoo artist can build.

THE INSIDE STORY WITH MR. SUNNY BHANUSHALICEO/FOUNDER OF ALIENS TATTOO

The culture of getting one’s own body modified with tattoos is increasingly being used as a way to express oneself artistically, and has long existed in India.

The team of Business Connect got in touch with Sunny Bhanushali, founder of Aliens Tattoo. Speaking about how his team earned the trust and the goodwill of millions across the globe he shares that they make sure the design is unique & is in accordance with the client’s idea. He adds that every tattoo has a unique narrative to tell that is incredibly personal to the individual who has it. After a pause and a deep thought he stresses that “a tattoo isn’t just something that is inked to your body. It is an idea that was born inside your head. And to get that idea inked onto your body permanently, you must be satisfied with the outcome.” and that’s what is the secret to the underlying success.

We encourage our clients to share their stories with us and we try to portray those emotions in the design we create for them, that’s how we maintain a quality benchmark by creating something unique every time. It is upheld even when the clients request us to do the exact same thing as someone else, even then, we request them & encourage them to let us customize it just for them. We ask our clients about their passion, profession, their beliefs, their life story, their milestones, memories and try to connect their design to these things.

Further elucidating the challenges that are faced in this industry Sunny states that there is a lack of awareness and preconceived notion about tattooing. He further states that the tattooing industry has a huge scope but people are not clear about the immense opportunity and success this can bring to an aspirant.

“ As an industry, the challenge we face is the lack of awareness, the stereotypical perception that people have about the industry and tattoo art, the fear that people have about tattoos and this industry. In the case of people who are looking to get inked, they lack the knowledge of what’s good & bad, they might end up getting bad quality tattoos. In the case of people interested in learning tattoo art, not many realize the scope in career as a tattoo artist in India nor do they know how important it is to learn from the right place.”

Sharing the insights on the Aliens Tattoos school he adds, that the school has a pool of best talents and most students graduating from the school are hired as professionals at Aliens Tattoo.

“We have some of the best talents from India, at our studio. And most of the artists working at Aliens Tattoo are hired from our school after the completion of their course. So for most of them, Aliens is a part of their journey from the very beginning. And the learning doesn’t stop there. We conduct various workshops for our artists to help them learn new styles & skills, polish the skills they have, and expand their expertise in more than just tattoo art.

He proudly shares the name of two of his students who are very popular across India among celebrities as well.

“ Take Allan & Deva for example, both of them were students at Aliens Tattoo School and today, they are awardwinning artists who are very well-known in India for their work, and are celebrity favorites. The vibe & atmosphere at Aliens is very inspiring & it is a place where artists’ creativity flourishes.”

When asked about the outbreak of pandemic and how it affected Alien Tattoo he shares that pandemic was a challenging time and it affected everyone, even the well established ones but the determination to bounce back always stayed. He believes that this determination and resilience made them stronger.

“ Covid-19 pandemic surely affected all the tattoo artists, even the most established ones. A lot of tattoo artists shut their studios or moved to economical spaces. We also took the hit, we surely survived and rose out of it because of our determination and commitment. Our audience sees us as a brand that they can trust and that’s what has helped us stay afloat.”

We asked the founder how he would define his milestones, to which he shared that his biggest milestones are when his students win awards for being the best tattoo artists.

Answering about his achievements, Sunny claims that organizing a convention for tattoo artists and receiving recognition for it are both major accomplishments for him. He eventually received invitations to serve on contest judging panels, which is a success for him as he previously accepted awards before beginning to present them. Numerous tattoo equipment businesses have backed him in various ways as a result of his growth, which is yet another accomplishment for him. In terms of his own life, he says that getting to this position after coming from a low-income family is a major accomplishment for him.

In his spare time, Sunny enjoys reading, planning and strategizing his business meetings. Also, he likes to work out everyday.

Sunny advises the aspiring artists that the tattooing industry has enormous potential and is very lucrative. In addition, tattooing clients and putting a smile on their face is a life-changing experience, which is a terrific feeling in this line of work. His big advice is that if you are interested in tattooing, you can learn it quickly, hone your talents, and make good money doing it.

Tattoos are not only a form of expression, but also a representation of the liberty and freedom that people feel in their lives. This article is a tale of a man with an incredible mental focus, who devoted himself wholeheartedly to his craft. If you were to take his advice, he states that starting a career as a tattoo artist can be rewarding if you have an eye for intricate patterns and an unwavering passion for the arts. Whether you are thinking about having a tattoo for the first time or considering getting another, we are convinced that you will have the best experiences and opportunities ever. We also know that you will rapidly find a family in the tattoo industry that you will wish you had known earlier.

KIRAN MAZUMDAR

THE FOUNDER OF BIOCON

Biocon is India’s one of the largest biopharmaceutical companies which manufactures affordable Biosimilars, Generic formulations, and Complex APIs. Today, we will be talking about the story of this company’s found er, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, who is not just a successful entrepreneur, but thousands of people inspiration, espe cially women. She has made fame and wealth all on her own, with sheer hard work and perseverance, so stay with us to know her journey. You may learn something from her story.

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Success Story

INTRODUCTION

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is first generation Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist who is the founder of the biopharmaceutic firm - Biocon Limited in 1978 Bangalore, India, and Asia’s largest insulin maker. She is the executive chairperson of the company. In her journey, she has received many prestigious awards and recognitions, including the Othmer Gold medal (her exceptional contribu tion to the progress of science and chemistry), named on the business list of top 50 women in 2011 by Financial Times, in 2020, 65th most powerful woman in the Forbes list of world’s 100 most powerful women.

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw was born, on 23 March 1953, in a Gujarati middle-class family, in Bangalore, Karnataka state. Her father, Rasendra Mazumdar, was the head brewmaster at United Breweries. She completed her schooling from Bishop Cotton Girl high school. Later, she took a pre-university course from an affiliate of Bangalore University, Mount Carmel College. Also, she pursued

a bachelor degree in Zoology from Bangalore university.

Kiran had a dream to become a doctor but couldn’t get a scholarship. Thus, she had to cast aside it. On her father’s suggestions, in 1974, she pursued a brewery course, which was not considered a good field for women. But it didn’t impact her studies. In fact, she topped in her class. For higher studies, she went to Malting and Brewing, Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, Melbourne, Australia. As far as her personal life is concerned, at the age of 44, she tied and knot with John Shaw in 1989. At the time, he was working as the chairman at Madu ra Coasts but left the job to join Biocon with Kiran. Since 2001, Johan has been serving as the Vice Chairman at Biocon.

PROFESSIONAL LIFE AND CAREER

Kiran started her career as a trainee brewer at Carlton and United Breweries, Australia. And, later she also worked at Bar rette brothers and Burston, as a trainee maltster, before return ing to India to follow in her father’s footsteps as a brewmaster. When she came back, it wasn’t easy for her to find a job as a woman. Because, you know - there was a time when gender equality wasn’t even a topic in industries.

“One her interview, she mentioned that the brewing industry is a male-dominated industry.”After a long fight, she didn’t get a chance to work as a master brewer in India. So, Kiran joined Jupiter Breweries in Calcutta as a technical consultant. A few months later, she started working as a Technical Manager at Standard Maltings Corporation, located in Baroda. Soon enough, she started looking for the opportunities that she truly wanted to do for a long time. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw men tioned in the interview, “I really wanted to do something with my life.”

WHAT MADE HER START BIOCON?

She calls herself an accidental entrepreneur – because it was an unexpected meeting with another entrepreneur - who wanted to set up one of his company’s branches in India. His firm pro duced enzymes used in brewing, food packaging, and textile. He was looking for an Indian entrepreneur to assist in the for mation of a subsidiary in India. That’s how her Biocon journey began. Kiran had worked with this firm before. Leslie prepared her to work as a manager at his firm. She returned to India and started working for Biocon in a leased garage in Bangalore with an initial investment of 10,000 INR after she acquired knowl edge of the company’s operations and sales.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw started with Biocon in 1978 when Ban galore had yet to become the hub of technology in south India. Initially, Kiran faced many challenges because of her youth, woman, and her untapped business model. No bank was lend ing her money. She also found it challenging to recruit people to work for her start-up, in fact, her first employee was a re tired garage mechanic. She admits - “I was determined to make a success of this business because I had failed to be a brew master.”Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw managed to persuade a few people to stand by her and fund her. That’s how she started her business. After getting her first funding, Ms. Mazumdar-Shaw opened her first factory nearby a 3000 sq. ft shed.

The extraction of papain (a papaya enzyme used to tenderize the meat) and isinglass were the company’s first efforts (Ob tained from tropical catfish and used to clarify beer). Biocon India was the first Indian start-up to make enzymes and deliver them to U.S. and E.U. markets within a year of its founding. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw invested her first year of profit for a 20-acre land with a plan to grow in the future. She moved the

business into manufacturing medicines. The manufacturing and sailing enzymes gave her the cash flow to fund the re search and production, which helped her firm to transform into a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company.

EXPANSION OF BIOCON

In 1984, She found some new dimensions. The company set up a research and development team to focus on the develop ments of an innovative solid substrate fermentation method.

Biocon was the first Indian biotech firm to get funding from the U.S. Later, she started seeking alternative opportunities which were cost-effective as well as low-cost. Kiran started proposing drug companies be cost-sensitive in marketing to developing countries so that people can afford the drug they need.

By 2000, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw had established two subsid iaries of Biocon, including Syngene and Clinigene. Syngene offered a contractual basis for early research and develop ments, while Clinigene focused on clinical research trials and the development of both generic and new medicine.

In 1990, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw incorporated Biocon Biophar maceutical Private Limited (BBLP) to produce and market a select range of biotherapeutics in a combined two venture with the Cuban Center of Molecular Immunology. As of 2022, the company has generated $1.1 billion.

ACHIEVEMENT IN BORD MEMBERSHIPS

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is a member of the board of governors of the Indian School of Business and a term member of the board of MIT, USA till 2023. She is also a former member of the IIT Hyderabad. Kiran was the first woman to head the board of governors of the IIM Bangalore.

She is an independent director on the board of Infosys and a member of the advisory-board of the MIT Jameel Clinic.

FEW FAMOUS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

In 2022, she has awarded with Ratan Award for the year 2020 by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for Visionary leadership and successful adoption of quality practices at Bio con. In 2021, appointed to the board of Trustees of the presti gious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, U.S. for a term (3 years) In 2020, EY world entrepreneur of the year and EY Entrepreneur of the year India Award (2019).

In 2020, She was ranked 68th most powerful woman out of the Forbes list of the World’s 100 women.

In the same year (2020), she was awarded India’s business Leander of the year by VOGUE.

In 2019, she awarded with Lifetime Achievement award at FICCI Healthcare Excellence. Hobbies and others.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw loves reading books and is also fond of writing books. She has written two books: “Ale and Arty” and “India’s Innovation Challenge” for inclusive development.

End Note: - Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the second richest selfmade woman entrepreneur as well as the pride of the nation. Her struggles teach us that if you are doing hard work to achieve a goal, one day it will pay you.

ACCUNITY HR SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

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A REVOLUTION IN THE HR REALM CARVING THE FUTURE

PARTING WORDS

Before signing off, the directors of Accunity have shared some exemplary words for all the budding entrepreneurs out there by asserting, “We always believe in one Mantra “karmanyevadhikarasthe, ma phaleshukadachana”. Don’t run behind success just work wholeheartedly with full of passion. Be honest to yourself; be honest to your clients and be honest in what you do. The successes will follow you unfailingly. “

SATHISH KUMAR NAGARAJU Director Director Director

Rob Silzer has well-asserted, “Financial Resources may be the lifeblood of a company. But human resources are brain.” Human resource is the prime factor of any successful organization. Hence, it is more than crucial to keep an eye on the services and amenities required in the same.

Accunity HR Services is the leading organization providing excellent and out-of-the-box solutions for welfare employees, especially people working in the unorganized sector. The editorial board of the Business Connect magazine had an amazing virtual session with the leadership panel of the company. We truly hope and desire that this fascinating read will surely add some extra value to the lives of our global readers.

COMPANY PREFACE

Conceptualized in the year 2014, Accunity HR Service Pvt. Ltd. was Kickstarted by three domain experts who had a vision of being entrepreneurs and had rich experience in various divisions of the Human Resource sector. The prime motto of the organization is to serve companies to adhere to all the legislations in terms of Payroll, labor law, and Statutory compliance. Accunity HR is a Human Resource outsourcing organization

CHANNABASAPPA V YARASHI SUJITH PRAKASH

dedicated to providing its client’s in India with the services to refine their HR, Payroll, Legal and Statutory standing. The team is committed to providing solutions to their clients and addressing their concerns associated with these services. Shining some more light on the portfolio of the company, Sujith Prakash (Director & Co-founder) quips, “India is a growing country with huge potential of qualified, Skilled and economical human resource, many employers, companies, organizations is attracted to have their business establishment in India. Due to many reasons; there are several issues raised in past and present as well. To overcome these disputes and to protect the interest of the laborers, the Government of India made several acts and regulations. Subsequently, the state governments also made several acts and rules. It is the responsibility of every employer to adhere to and follow the legislation.

Moreover, we noticed that many organizations are struggling to manage their compliance with Indian labor laws; we decided to start a venture that helps and assists employers to adhere to all the legislation in terms of Labor Acts. In that process, we have a strong team of Payroll and labor law compliance specialists with high experience. Accunity HR is competent enough to serve their clients and make them worryfree in terms of the said services. Accunity HR is specialists in handling several registrations under labor acts in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Orissa, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, UP, MP, and many other states in India.”

• THE USP

The company has created various USPs since its inception and is leaving its footprints in the arena with a top-notch service panel. Let’s have a close look at their specialty:

• TECHNOLOGY

“In this fast-growing competition world we have to adapt with the Technology and serve better for our client. Technology is the key for any business. We have invested huge time and effort on the technology. We have established a technology team and used latest technology like Laravel, php, CSS, JS, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap 4, Node JS, MySQL, etc. Accunity HR has developed software such as Payroll Engine, HRMS, Compliance and HR Modules.”

• QUALITY

“Serving client with utmost quality is our strength. We provide customized and personalized services to our clients. We did not just provide service; we ensure the customer is delighted with our service by resolving any kind of queries. We will assign a single point of contact (SPOC) to each client and the SPOC will ensure the service is delivered to the client. The leaders shall closely monitor the service delivered and ensure the client is delighted with our service. Management is reachable to each and every client for any type of resolution. That’s the quality of service will love to provide.”

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

“R&D involves improving the effectiveness of organizations and the individuals and teams within them. R & D may be viewed as related to immediate changes in organizational effectiveness via organized instruction, while development is related to the progress of longer-term organizational and employee goals. R&D has historically been a topic within applied psychology but has within the last two decades become closely associated with human resources management, talent management, human resources development, instructional design, human factors, and knowledge management.”

THE LEADERSHIP PANEL

• Sathish Kumar Nagaraju (Director)

He has 22 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Labour Law Compliance and Payroll and has worked with many reputed organizations as Senior Manager, Labour Compliance and Payroll Compliance. Carries loads of industry experience, and currently, he is heading Labour Law Compliance at Accunity HR

• Sujith Prakash (Director)

He has overall 20 years of experience in marketing and has worked with many reputed organizations as Senior Manager in Sales & Marketing. Their go-getter attitude makes him a different person and has a desire to succeed. Currently, he is heading Sales & Marketing and Operations at Accunity HR.

• Channabassappa(Director)

He has overall 16 years of extensive experience in Payroll, Salary Structuring, and Income tax, tremendous knowledge of Payroll and Income Tax, etc., which makes him an expert person in his domain. Currently, he is heading Payroll Team at Accunity HR.

RECOGNITIONS TO BOAST OF

• Handling Labour Law Compliance over 1200 units across the country.

• Handling PF & ESI for over 5000 employees.

• Generating Pay slips over 3000 per month.

• Handling 50+ LLC audits every month.

• Providing HR consultation across the country.

• Handling POSH Compliance across PAN India.

• Resolving the issues which were pending for a long time.

Explaining the future prospectus of the company the team says, “We are on verge of releasing our Payroll and HRMS software as SAAS module. Also, we are planning to introduce Employee Wellness Program through the training and development wing.”

AMY HRMS India Pvt. Ltd.

Top HR consultancy setting the pitch for thriving careers in Pharma & Healthcare

Everyone wants to have a successful career, but it can be challenging to find the right path. On the other hand, for businesses, it is difficult to identify suitable talent in today’s market. And if the demand is for specific skill sets, it can become overwhelming. Speaking of which, Pharma and Healthcare promise some of the most sought-out career opportunities. The sector has promising stability and gives aspirants an opportunity to help people and a chance to earn recognition and respect. But the opportunity often remains unfulfilled due to the unavailability of proper channels. As the job market has become more disruptive, people need a reliable HR partner that exceeds the expectations of businesses and aspirants.

However, it can be as exhausting as finding a needle in a haystack. There is an avalanche of them, everyone vying to be the optimal choice. Nevertheless, a company with a record of sustainable placements and a globally established network will definitely earn everyone’s trust. Introducing AMY HRMS India, one of the pioneering HR consultancies in the sub-continent. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has a history of upholding trust and integrity worldwide and is recognized as the top HR recruitment and consulting organization in India for the Pharma and Healthcare industry.

GROWING INTO A TORCHBEARER

Inception:

AMY India was founded and has flourished under the leadership of Mr. Manoj Kumar Pundir (Founder, CEO, and Chief Mentor). He holds a record of training tens of thousands of managers to advance in leadership and mentoring 250+ professionals for senior management positions. His desire to see the career prospects in Pharma and Healthcare industries prosper inspired him to become an entrepreneur. At the turn of the millennium, he saw that even while the Pharma and Healthcare sectors were booming, they certainly needed

Manoj Pundir Chief Executive Officer

specialists for further prosperity. On the other hand, a sizable portion of candidates lacked the proper approach for a stellar career. Dedicated to change, Mr. Pundir, with a team of professionals, launched AMY HRMS India. The core mission was to serve the Pharma and Healthcare companies with the best managers and executives, guiding talents towards their professional development

Thriving:

The journey from ‘Plinth to Paramount’ was an uphill task. The entire team had to be trained through a dedicated HR mentorship program to embrace the core vision and become qualified consultants. However, their positive mindset and hard work bore rich fruits. Today, AMY HRMS India is a 9001:2015 certified and globally recognized HR consultancy firm providing successful business leaders to the Pharma and Healthcare industry. They have guided over 22,000 professionals towards career growth and placed more than 200 strategic business heads managing businesses worth over $1 billion. The company serves 100+ Indian and MNC Pharma & Healthcare companies, including Ajanta Pharma, Aristo Pharmaceuticals, Franco Indian Pharma, Hetero Healthcare, Indoco Remedies, Ipca Laboratories, Meyer Vitabotics, USV Limited, Wallace Pharma, Zydus Healthcare and many more.

“Many managers that have built their career in Pharma and Healthcare, share their stories of how they are guided and supported by AMY India Consultants and Mentors, helping them to achieve the best in their career.”

WHAT SETS THEM APART

AMY INDIA has established a robust PAN India presence for its specialized HR solutions over the past two decades. But what truly distinguishes it from others? Unlike other recruitment agencies, AMY HRMS India focuses on the professional growth of its candidates. It has a customized SOP to maintain the quality of services and satisfaction of its clients and candidates. They also have a unique interaction system called Career Growth Discussion (CGD) to understand their needs and future plans.

With a proper understanding, the firm helps candidates realize their plans for at least the next three years while guiding clients towards consistent business growth. Dealing with each client/candidate with a tailor-made approach, the firm creates impactful experiences that reverberate their uniqueness across the industry. Their in-house programme, Positive Energy Lab (PEL), which is a part of their value added services, is essential in nurturing clients and candidates. By empowering people, the project ensures that learning and growth are focused and that clients have practical industrial experience. AMY HRMS India has dynamic mentors who experiment with strategies (books, wisdom tales, and motivational videos) to assist professionals perform better in their personal and professional journeys.

INFLUENCED BY EXTENSIVE R&D

AMY HRMS India ensures an effective balance of technology and human integration to create its innovative services. But this process is a lot more complex, diverse, and interdependent in nature. Managing it requires an evaluation of the strategic roles of individuals, groups, structures, organizational planning, and a lot more. This is where R&D plays an integral role. The firm has an internal R&D team that interacts with customers to comprehend their underlying needs while examining the market for innovations in HR services. This aids in having a crystal level of transparency while engaging with prospects more efficiently.

Staying abreast of the market also helps in fast adoption of the latest technologies. The company takes pride in its Application Tracking System (ATS), robotic intelligence, and data analytics systems. “The integration of these systems has helped us improve efficiency by 40% in the last year,” reveals Mr. Pundir.

A PROSPEROUS CULTURE

People and culture define a company’s capacity to excel, which is another area AMY HRMS India is proud of. The company is among the choicest career environments as it supports and encourages personal, professional, and spiritual growth of its members. However, Mr. Pundir is not the only one responsible for sustaining it. He is joined by a team of HR consultants and directors who have served as the company’s bedrock. Their wonderful team includes Ms. Amita Bisht (Director of Operations), Ms. Manisha Sharma, Ms. Priya Kulkarni, Ms. Meghana Tungare, Ms. Roshni Bhura, Ms. Kanchan Makwana, Rupal, Prachi, Rajal, Mahek, Akanksha and many others.

To ensure the team’s engagement and integrity, AMY HRMS India focuses on continuous L&D and recreation. “We hold

weekly mentorship and PEL sessions and, in parallel, take part in recreational pursuits like Yoga sessions, Zumba classes and plan annual get-togethers,” reveals Mr. Pundir. Long story short, AMY HRMS India believes in a rewarding ecosystem that ensures each employee has a stellar career and memorable experiences.

BUILT TO THRIVE CONSISTENTLY

Started with a dedicated mission, AMY India has made many notable strides in its run so far. This is evident from the sizeable number of prospects they have addressed so far. Their focus is to ensure every business that knocks on its door attains tremendous growth through HR services and value-added services (PEL). In the following years, the company seeks to emphasize further L&D and PEL activities. They are also researching to improve their staffing solution model to be the “top-tier recruiter” for the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industries by 2025.

MEMENTOS FROM THE CHIEF MENTOR

For professionals – “Hard work will get you close to success in your job, but your attitude will give you 100% success in your career.”

For entrepreneurs – “While continuous improvement in products or services will thrive your business, a consistent increase in your loyal customers will help you multiply your business phenomenally.”

Decoding HEART ATTACKS

in Young People While Exercising

Most people typically associate a medical emergency like

a heart attack with just two known details. Regularly consuming fried and greasy foods can raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, while regular exercise can improve heart health. However, it cannot be this straightforward when it comes to a major organ like the heart.

Raju Srivastava, a well-known Indian comedian, had a heart attack on a treadmill at a Delhi gym lately and was taken urgently to AIIMS. The 58-year-old underwent angioplasty, and according to reports, his condition is still critical. He is currently on a ventilator. According to reports, the comedian went to the gym twice on that day and reportedly felt uneasy following a workout. This incident has once again made people re-evaluate the connection between exercise and cardiovascular health and whether excessive exercise can cause cardiovascular conditions.

WHAT TRIGGERS HEART ATTACKS?

The coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle suddenly become blocked, that is what causes heart attacks. Since the available blood supply cannot keep up with the increased oxygen demand during exercise, chronic coronary artery obstruction of 70% or more causes angina or chest pain when exerting oneself. A heart attack (acute myocardial infarction) can also happen when soft plaques that develop in the coronary arteries rupture and lead to the formation of a sizable clot. There may be no prior warning signs or symptoms before this. Prof. K Srinath Reddy, a cardiologist and epidemiologist who also serves as the president of the Public Health Foundation of India, stated that even 30% plaques have the potential to rupture and form large obstructive clots.

WHAT RESULTS IN CARDIAC DEATH WHILE WORKING OUT?

When blockages are undiagnosed, sudden cardiac death during arduous physical activity occurs more frequently. It can also occur in the shadow of a recognised diagnosis. According to Dr. Reddy, rigorous exercise can also rupture a plaque or set off cardiac electrical disturbances that result in cardiac arrest.

When compared to sudden cardiac arrest at rest, where the heart is typically weak (heart failure), patients who are revived in such a situation have a better chance of survival, according to Dr. Suman Bhandari, Visiting Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.

This is not to say that exercise is harmful to the heart. “It is crucial to identify and manage the risk factors that cause plaque to form and burst in the coronary arteries. Indians are more likely than other population groups to experience a heart attack at a younger age, so extra care and caution are required, according to Dr. Reddy.

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNALS:

To put it simply, a heart attack is caused when the blood supply to the heart muscle is cut off by blockages, which results in a portion of the heart muscle not receiving enough blood. Numerous factors, including diabetes, smoking, stress, hypertension, eating habits, and even a family history of the disease, can contribute to such blockages. Dr. Ashish Agarwal of Aakash Healthcare in Dwarka, who is the head of cardiology, lists a few early warning signs: “A sedentary lifestyle may cause improper blood sugar levels, which can result in heart attack and cardiac arrest. Also, a rise in cholesterol levels as well as emotional and physical stress are factors in this illness. Also, those who have been given a diagnosis of hypertension or diabetes frequently refuse to take the prescriptions (medications) that have been given to them.

We have noticed an increase in cardiac issues among younger people, despite the fact that the condition is typically prevalent after the age of 40. According to Agarwal, “there could be a number of causes for the startling increase, including postCOVID development of thrombosis, delay in diagnosis of heartrelated illness during the second wave, improved recording of heart attack cases, significant lifestyle changes, and additional distress experienced in the second wave.”

CARDIAC ARREST WARNING SIGNS

To be safe when exercising, stop working out and call your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• A heavy, tight, pressing, or painful feeling in the chest.

• An arm, neck, or jaw ache or pressure

• Extreme shortness of breath.

• irregular or incredibly quick heartbeat.

• Lightheaded.

• gas or bloating

• a loss of colour and sweating.

• Numbness in your arms.

• extreme fatigue after exercise

REFRAIN FROM TOO MUCH EXERCISE

Dr. Vanita Arora, senior consultant and cardiologist at Apollo Hospital, Jasola, declares that “excess of everything is bad.” Arora makes the point that while brisk walking and other lowintensity exercise can help one stay in shape, excessive exercise, which is seen in people with gym addiction, can be dangerous if done without proper medical supervision from a doctor. “Those who don’t regularly exercise and decide to start after the age of 40 must only do so after consulting a cardiologist,” the expert advises. Arora also points out that using synthetic proteins, working out too hard without adequate recovery time, working out hard without warming up, etc., can all raise your risk of developing cardiac problems.

Agarwal agrees with Arora that in order to ensure proper form when exercising, one should speak with a cardiologist before beginning a regular exercise regimen, especially if they have diseases like hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes. They should also gradually increase their exercise routine because “doing too much physical activity too quickly can injure the heart,” according to Agarwal.

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), a portable device used to revive someone from a sudden cardiac arrest, are highlighted by Arora. “In the gym, people who are using treadmills are frequently left alone. Every gym where exercise is unmonitored needs to have an AED. Additionally, all gym trainers should be required to complete CPR training, according to her.

HEART DISEASE IS NO LONGER AN AGE-RELATED CONDITION.

According to Dr. Rajesh Thachathodiyl, Professor and Head of the Adult Cardiology Department at Amrita Hospitals in Kochi, “Heart attacks used to be known as an age-related disease, and typically, people over the age of 60 were susceptible to them. But that situation has evolved over the past few years, and now a growing number of young people are falling victim to it. Furthermore, it is true that even if you appear to be in excellent physical shape and to be in good health from the outside, there may be diseases developing inside your body of which you are completely unaware. Around 200 young patients with cardiac problems are seen in our OPD every month.

There are a number of factors that can cause cardiac arrests or heart attacks in young people, but stress is by far the most important one because it can cause conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insomnia, poor eating habits, and a lack of adherence to a healthy lifestyle. Before these work-fromhome situations, most people used to travel to their offices and visit numerous locations, so there was active body movement. After the pandemic hit, everyone’s active routine stopped, and now young people are adapting this sedentary lifestyle by spending all day in front of computers and then TVs.

Furthermore, you should be extra cautious about your lifestyle if you have a family history of heart conditions. Up to a point, exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet are good habits, but after that, you should exercise caution and only plan strenuous activity after a thorough cardiac examination. To avoid becoming your own worst enemy, it is advised to have regular health examinations, be aware of what is happening inside your body, and listen to the advice of experts.

AUXTOMATE TECHNOLOGIES

PVT. LTD.

Delivering automation solutions driven by innovation strategies…

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RAMESH LOKANAYAKULU Chief Executive Officer

Here, we have brought to you an exclusive narrative of one of the most successful startups that have made huge strides in the industry. Auxtomate is the name. Many big publication houses and industry giants are applauding its grand success across the country and we concluded to add substance in this direction too. Ramesh Lokanayakulu is the CEO of the venture and he is spearheading the operation at the forefront to carve better avenues for its growth. We are in a virtual conversation with the leader and bagged in-depth information about the company’s overall functioning. He began by explaining that Auxtomate was founded with one core focus on igniting the SMB segments to facilitate their transformational journey by delivering costoptimized solutions for them. Since its inception, the company has inculcated the culture of innovations while catering to the needs of high-potential yet slowly growing companies.

The company is seen as a business & technology accelerator. Most importantly, it reprises ideas and solutions to unfold creative ways to generate value by applying technology, domain and design intelligence for the betterment of the business landscape. Auxtomate began its journey as a UX automation company and later on, pivoted into the API integration & API testing automation segments capitalizing on the early mover advantage. It dived into the inroads via its innovative suite of products and services that are highly domain & technology agnostic, allowing non–programmers to build API integrations and test any APIs rapidly without writing a single line of code. APINATOR is a revolutionary one-stop solution for E2E nocode API integration & API testing solution. Its configuration writes application code automatically behind the scenes. In short, these accelerators carved by Auxtomate successfully

deliver quick & automated-driven digital transformation solutions for our customers in a cost-optimized manner.

THE ADAMANT VISION

What differentiates

Auxtomate from its competitors is its vision to attain and sustain its position as an industry leader in the automation space. Today, it has become one of the most sought-after innovative players that deliver seamlessly, cost-optimized and efficient solutions to its customer base by combining UX, automation & design-led levers. Developing a culture of constant innovation has come up with the proper execution of smarter manners of operations. Commitment to customer satisfaction while being highly accountable for the relevant roles assigned to the team members, has carved a niche for itself.

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

The Auxtomate ecosystem strives for producing impeccable automation products and claims APINATOR as the mothership of all automation products. At its heart, APINATOR is a no-code API integration solution that allows you to quickly integrate or onboard the APIs.

Be it API integration automation or automated API testing (functional & performance) or instant application development for enterprise applications, APINATOR doesn’t require any developers or testers to configure and execute the program. Moreover, with their exclusive E2E product, one can handle API functionality or could get a basic understanding of designing forms for enterprise applications. The key KPIs of this product are impeccable. As per the evidence, it brings down the API integration or onboarding or testing time to 1-2 weeks from 6-8 weeks, eliminates 75 percent of manual efforts, change requests get handled in one day, and helps integrate APIs of any structure into a single structure and much more…

IMPACTING PEOPLE’S LIVES

The company has been said to be a trailblazer that facilitates transformation effortlessly. In view of this, the costing models are quite affordable and flexible for their customers to partner with them at nascent stages. It is the best way to win the trust in the partnership at the early stages and demonstrate them while delivering value at economical costs. Indeed, affordability and flexibility are the key drivers of the success of their product line. Irrespective of the engagement models, cost-optimized solutions and services are quite crucial for them. Win-win propositions in favour of their clientele help them to create positive impacts on revenues at both ends, ergo, ensuring long-term relationships.

To the present date, they have never outsourced any tech services due to the firm dedication and support of their vibrant workforce. They are always focused on developing innovative solutions right from the scratch. Their unique & highly intense internship program enables them to build an effective & exciting talent base in a short time. As per the leader, “More than 75% of our trained interns were job-ready the day they complete the internships and have been delivering some outstanding KPIs to our clientele. Also, we have been very specific in choosing the most advanced technology stack to build any accelerators within or always recommend and leverage the next-gen stack to our clientele keeping some critical NFRs in mind such as security, scalability, high-performance, etc.”

R&D AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE

It goes without saying that R&D & Innovation go handin-hand and to stay ahead of the curve, it is the major distinguishing factor. Be it market size expansion or an increase in sales potential, R&D is quite important. And when it comes to acknowledging the customer pain points, nothing could beat the significance of R&D. Team Auxtomate performs incessant R&D for various reasonsto compare the offerings with competitors, to scope in & scope out the product features, to understand the market potential of certain specifics, to adapt to the futuristic

aspects that will positively impact the UX & CSAT for the clientele, etc.

Leadership driving better prospects for ‘auxtomaters’ Auxtomate’s philosophy says that each person associated with the organization is a leader on his own account for overall success. Creating leaders for tomorrow is the motive of the company’s senior leadership. They don’t believe in hierarchy systems as the whole culture is fairly matrixed.

The culture at Auxtomate is bred to feed the concept of ‘Innovation & Automation first’ from the engineering end. The positive work environment has allowed people to express their views, ideas, disagreements, etc, quite openly. Moreover, the management is in the constant process of challenging the conventional ways of business process models to shift them to become more productive than the leading agile frameworks. Owing to their Super Agile ways of working, they have eradicated the documentation process to a greater extent with zero compromises on delivery.

MAKING A LEAP

To take their journey forward, they are reaching out to many advisors, consultants and executives. In terms of future product development, they wish to continue being as innovative as possible in the API integration space. Adding more information to this context, Ramesh states, “We have executed certain POCs in the areas of automation & performance testing and rapid application development fronts as well leveraging the underlying architecture that we have in hand. And we are very certain to be very unique on all of these propositions. So that’s a clear indication of the exciting & challenging phases that we are going to have on our growth curve when it comes to our future.”

THE PARTING NOTE BY THE LUMINARY

Entrepreneurship is all about risk-taking and overcoming the fear that arises so often in the process to become successful. Risks could be calculative or sometimes not, it purely depends on the entrepreneur’s appetite, the idea they carry, the vision they have etc. but ‘Belief’ is the keyword. Certainly, laws of attraction work for the brave and to be brave, at no point in time beliefs should be doubted. It’s not always necessary to learn from their own mistakes, the world is changing and it’s about mindset. The new-age entrepreneurs can learn from others’ mistakes, make a note of what could have been done better and plan their entrepreneurship journey accordingly so that most of the risks become calculative to a certain extent.

BizzSetu

Bridging the gap between business and productivity…

Co-founded by two brothers, Deepak Kedia and Narayan Kedia, and backed by angel investors BizzSetu is looking to address the issues in various business operations. Deepak refuses to call himself a CEO, instead designating himself as Chief Facilitator, he sat down for a virtual meet with us. He walked us through different aspects of his business venture and shared his in-depth knowledge of the business world.

A BRIEF INTRO

A comprehensive SaaS-based platform bridging various transacting parties across normal business activities on a common platform, BizzSetu is making a mark in the business community. As the name implies, Bizz means Business, and Setu means Bridge, which defines its overall purpose.

A traditional business activity has two fundamental parties involved in the process- buyers and sellers. Playing the role of mediators, many brokers/agents in the middle are said to be the actors who display products, order placement, dispatch, billing, and then payment. Presently, all of the above-mentioned activities are done via conventional modes such as telephones, emails, fax, paper, courier, etc., causing loss of information, miscommunication, and eventually hampering productivity. BizzSetu has been conceptualized to ensure that such activities can be performed on a common platform thereby streamlining the entire process without any change to the existing business model. The founders of BizzSetu combined their three decades of extensive experience while adopting the tech upgrades happening across the business landscape to establish BizzSetu.

THE KICKSTART MOMENT

The founders’ father runs a small business in Kanpur. Back in 2019, they observed his immense struggle with paperwork while performing the business on a daily basis. This was the light bulb moment for them as they recognized the pain point where they could deliver an integrated tech-based solution. The inclusion of technology to help the business community became their motive. After performing intense research across the Indian business fraternity, they realized there was a lot of resistance in terms of changing people’s perception of adopting tech-based solutions for this major problem reducing overall productivity. But by challenging

Deepak Kedia Chief Facilitator

their business practices and proving their claim of solving the problems, the founders were able to get ahead with this journey.

BUILDING A TEAM FROM SCRATCH

The core values that drive the leadership team of BizzSetu into creating excellence are integrity, employee centricity, and a down-to-earth attitude. As they are on the path of digitizing the manufacturing ecosystem in India via their impeccable solution, the founders are unleashing the true potential of the people associated with them. “We recognize people for their worth and the value they bring to the table. We try to put a price on the profile/ our pocket, rather than how much the candidate was making in the previous organization. We are looking at candidates from pan India. We hire people based on their values of commitment. We stand for creating diversity i.e. gender and religious diversity. So far, the experience of onboarding people has been transparent- building an open culture and leading to a solid foundation of team building. For each of our candidates, we have a story to share. We are very proud and happy to have them on board” defined the founders.

A CULTURE THAT DELIVERS EXCELLENCE

Team BizzSetu is always looking to keep up with the latest digital trends; while using all the newest technologies they wish to be smart and upskill. They wish to deliver excellence to their customers by any means. Each team member is supposed to perform a self-appraisal. Every now and then Deepak sits with them, making them question themselves. Here, they are not bound to report to the leadership team but need to participate in self-assessment. The culture nurtures the belief of making mistakes and learning from them to evolve into better versions of themselves. After all, those who work are the ones who make mistakes. Growth follows when one learns from one’s mistakes and improves those with better spirits. Here, the CTC is actually paid to the employees and is not padded up. People outside Mumbai are provided with shared accommodation near to the office and the cost is not deducted from the salary. In case, any employee gets married, the management itself provides the concerned person with a pay raise to adjust to the new way of life for him or her.

Emphasizing work-life balance, the administration of BizzSetu values the families of their team members a lot and they never mix boundaries. The team believes in the power of unity and goes out of their way to support any family or personal issues. Most surprisingly, they have a “NO” LEAVE Policy. It does not mean that people cannot take leave, it means that the Management keeps no track of the taken leaves. In this regard, Deepak asserts, “Generally companies have 15/30 days leaves, and any day after that is unpaid leave. But then, these organizations don’t hesitate to ask the team to work on holidays? This is hypocrisy.”

The administration also implies putting an immense focus on entertainment to keep the employees’ minds fresh. The key personnel personally makes it a point to occasionally lighten the mood and crack jokes with the team. “We have had a couple of

small parties, get-togethers for the team. On weekends, after work, we party in the office. Occasionally pizza parties etc. take place,” he affirmed, Deepak concluded the session by saying

Team BizzSetu

Narayan Kedia Co-Founder

From L to R – Sanju, Ravish, Hargovind, Khush, Priyanka, Karan, Narayan, Shraddha, Deepak and Krishna. Not in picture: Aman & Siddharth

“To be an employer, you need to think like an employee first.”

TOP 10 DIWALI GIFTS FOR EMPLOYEES

One of the most significant festivals of India- Diwali is around the corner. This festival of light is celebrated by millions of people every autumn and rejoiced not only by Indians but also by non-Indians across the globe. By celebrating this lovely and auspicious festival, Hindus honours new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil. Exchanging gifts on Diwali is a nice gesture and the practice has been a tradition since long. However, as Diwali approaches, people from all walks of life become increasingly unsure about what to give their loved ones and employers in the corporate world are no exception. As a matter of fact, corporate Diwali gifts are an effective means of promoting company culture and identity. After all, they are the organization’s face to the outside world. The best Diwali gift ideas for employees usually demonstrate that the company values its employees and look forward to strengthening the bond further.

What things can be great Corporate Diwali Gifts?

When it comes to gifting, an individual’s taste and personality is kept in mind. However, this can’t be done in companies that employ hundreds of people. The best an employer can do is choosing different gifts for different groups based on their requirements. Give them items that they can put to use in their daily lives. A thoughtful gift is another step toward building trust and mutual concern at the workplace. In the business world, it is critical that your team feels valued and cared for. Choosing the best Diwali gift for employees is a nice customary gesture. Here, in Top 10 Useful Diwali Gifts for Employees list, we have some fantastic gift ideas; out of them you can select decorative items, office necessities, personalised gifts, and much more.

1. Organic Presents for Staff

One of the most considerate corporate Diwali gifts for employees is an organic gift. For organic gifts, you can pick from a number of categories. Choosing organic Diwali presents for your staff demonstrates that your company supports and promotes sustainable living. Furthermore, initiatives like these are the first step for any business in promoting a sustainable way of life. Besides that, there were not many organic products available in the gifting market earlier. Today, however, genuine organic goods are plentiful. The list could go on forever, starting with delectable organic food hampers and ending with organic bath and beauty products.

Moreover, you can always add several organic products to a custom organic gift basket to elevate your Diwali gifting, depending on the corporate gifting budget. Above all, giving a sustainable and organic product as a gift during Diwali can be viewed as a nice gesture.

2. conventional Feng shui

Many people think that the beautiful and artistic figures in the Chinese heritage painting Feng Shui capture happiness and good fortune. They make excellent corporate gift suggestions and are common in Indian households. The tortoise, the three-legged frog, the lucky bamboo, the laughing Buddha, and chimes are some of the most popular feng shui symbols.

3. Basics for the kitchen

Giving employees kitchen essentials for Diwali is a thoughtful and useful gift idea. Any gift ought to be able to make the recipient feel unique.Additionally, by giving your staff kitchen essentials, you will demonstrate that your business is concerned about their personal lives as well.

Additionally, useful kitchen tools like mixers, grinders, and more could be considered essential kitchen items. Additionally, cutlery and silverware set for the family could be included.

4. Personalised Gifts

The best option if you want to give special Diwali gifts is to personalise them. To learn about the preferences and dislikes of your staff, you can quickly conduct a survey. You can make gift plans after the results are known. Including a name tag or engraving the names of your employees on gift items is another way to make it more special. Employee gifts for Diwali from the company can include keychains, engraved metal pens, picture frames, and coffee mugs.

5. Snacks Hamper Gifts:

Your staff will undoubtedly love this new, delicious idea. Everyone enjoys receiving a beautifully curated hamper full of delectable treats and snacks, right? A delicious assortment of gourmet snacks and drinks would be included in a festive snack basket. This can be one of the best Diwali gift suggestions for employees. The ideal Diwali gift is a festive basket filled with upscale snacks. Due to the unhealthy ingredients in most snacks, people frequently feel bad after eating them in large quantities. However, the majority of gourmet snacks combine deliciousness with health. Employees won’t feel bad about indulging in binge eating this way. By choosing a healthy holiday snack basket as a corporate gift, you can demonstrate that your business is concerned about the wellbeing of its workers. Besides, it might even introduce and inspire your staff to make healthier decisions.

6. Subscription of Online wellness Courses

The majority of today’s workforce lives a sedentary lifestyle, which is detrimental to their health and happiness. Also, it is accompanied by erratic eating and sleeping patterns, which increases the risk of chronic illnesses. Consequently, protecting employee wellbeing has become a top priority for employers globally in these times. As a result, you can give them access to an online wellness platform as a Diwali gift this year and introduce them to the world of fitness.

7. Decoration set for Diwali

Everyone anticipates the festival of Diwali eagerly. Diwali is a festive time of year filled with mouth-watering food and lovely Diwali decorations. And this is certain; people will light lovely Diyas and exquisitely decorate their homes. Companies can participate in their employees’ Diwali celebrations by choosing to give them decoration sets as holiday gifts. This is why a decoration set could be a great option for Diwali presents for staff members. This gift suggestion is ideal if your business wants to give out gifts that have special meaning.

8. UV light disinfectants

The safety of the workforce is even more important now as we are battling a global pandemic. What better way to ensure their safety than to send a Diwali gift related to the same?

The natural hand sanitizer that is ultraviolet light is a fantastic disinfection tool for cleaning surfaces and objects. Coronaviruses and other inactive microorganisms can be killed by UV hand sanitizers. Giving such presents to your office staff will ensure that they can feel safe and secure even at home.

9. Electronic Accessories -

Employees will appreciate receiving electronic accessories like Bluetooth headphones, GoPro cameras, Bluetooth speakers, smartwatches, portable power banks, and so much more for Diwali.Besides that, it’s a great idea because electronic accessories will help workers while they’re working from home.

A gift should also be exciting, useful, and joyful for the recipient. The employee’s Diwali celebrations will undoubtedly benefit from the addition of electronic accessories.

10. Dry fruit Box Gift

The festival of Diwali is the ideal opportunity to express your gratitude to your staff. They will not only enjoy the gifts but also make their families happy. Gift boxes filled with dried fruits make a wonderful Diwali present for your staff. This is yet another wonderful Diwali present for your staff. It might be their unique collection of dry fruit mixtures for this year.

They not only make classic and elegant-looking gift options, but they are also loaded with health advantages. They are suitable as a large corporate gift because they can be stored conveniently, transported easily, and distributed widely.

Final Words

We understand that choosing gifts for the employees on Diwali may be a mind-boggling task. However, if you do it with proper planning and management, it can be a delightful experience for the giver and empowering for the receiver. As it is the most awaited festival, employees eagerly expect Diwali bonuses and special gifts. You can impress and make everyone happy with the help of careful planning and budgeting so that all the employees will treasure these memories and show their commitment to the company. This list of Top 10 Useful Diwali Gifts for Employees can be a good suggesting tool that can give you an idea about what fits your budget and needs. Happy Diwali!

COMPLIMENTING THE EDUCATION SYSTEM WITH NEW-AGE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES…

Tobecome employable in the current competitive scenario is like belling a cat task and without a particular mastery in any skill-set, it becomes even more difficult. The company featured here is adamant about dealing with the most important issue only- employment. Neu Finesse, spearheaded by Aakash Sharma(Founder and CEO), has made an exemplary mark in its respective industrial segment that made us feature its exclusive story of changing the learning environment across the country in this special edition. The student community is the one that has been at the core focus. Conceptually, the company began its journey in 2015 to get to know the pulse of the market and its response to the product they are offering. After witnessing a positive response as well as better prospects, the founder happened to convert this part-time business into a full-time working organization and it has only been 3 months! But the impact it spurred since 2015 as a part-time business module was quite considerable at the ground level. Hence, the startup is worth many praises. As we sat down for a freewheeling telephonic conversation with Aakash, we came across several aspects of the startup that left us amazed in many ways. Let’s dive into the narrative-

NEU FINESSE AT A GLANCE

Aakash Sharma Founder

Bridging the gap between the corporate world and aspiring students, Neu Finesse is adding substantial value to the learning process at the ground level via its practical approach to helping the student community. Owing to their engagement activities and L&D programs, they have created a proper process of Learn – Unlearn – Learn that becomes a continuous cycle. By partnering with various educational institutions and hubs, the company is in constant pursuit of drafting the engagement plan for them. All the offerings ensured by the venture are aligned with the holistic development of analytical thinkers, problem-solvers, emotionally intelligent and value-driven leaders who can operate successfully in a dynamic global environment. It has introduced an ecosystem that believes in eradicating the traditional methods of learning while embracing new technologies to become more and more future ready concerning the development of better skills. The philosophy of the company asserts that though education is essential for growth, skill development is a mandate.

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Also, they have launched shortterm learning programs targeting the domains of Finance, Digital Marketing, HR, Cyber Crime, IPR, Retail Management,etc, where various institutes have collaborated with them.

A BRIEF OF THE BRAIN BEHIND THE VENTURE

Aakash Sharma is the founder of the Neu Finesse, his brainchild that he worked upon day and night to become a success strike. He is a startup enthusiast who holds over 12 years of extensive experience across the BFSI sector. His portfolio includes being associated with financial giants like ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Cigna TTK, DHFL and 5paisa. He is well acclaimed for managing domains like Strategic Alliances, Partnerships, Digital sales, and L&D operations. When he is not engaged in business operations, you find him spending time with his beloved daughter.

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT SCALE

The very first batch of their classes started with the headcount of 78 students that shooted up to 215 in the next batch. Since then, the classes have only witnessed the upward trajectory in terms of headcount. Word of mouth and positivity stirred by the venture has attracted students eager to learn and make use of such innovative platforms to transform their lives. Especially during the pandemic, the stock market saw a huge influx of students entering the space where Neu Finesse made its significant contribution by guiding students towards better performance in the trading process.

To help the student community demystify the financial world, Neu Finesse has become the exclusive Learning & Development partner for 5paisa.com. 5paisa has launched a one of its kind product called ‘Youngvestor’ that is targeted at the age group of 18 to 23 and its benefits range from absolutely zero brokerage on equity delivery, intraday orders, mutual fund orders to zero account opening fees and account maintenance charges. This product is aligned with the vision 5paisa.com and Neu Finesse have curated together- allowing students to learn and utilize relevant information about finance to make better trading decisions.

Prakarsh Gagdani CEO of 5paisa

5paisa.com and Neu Finesse have a shared vision of inculcating the habit of investment and savings in the youth of our country across all tiers.

Prakarsh Gagdani, CEO of 5paisa said that, “We launched the Youngvestor program to enable students to get a financial head start in their investment journey. We want to create financial awareness among the millennials and youth of tier-2 and tier-3 cities and have partnered with Neu Finesse to achieve the same.”

Geographical expansion is essential for them and the team is brainstorming day and night to make it happen as soon as possible. Harnessing the power of the latest technology, they will ensure to make a virtual presence across tier 1 and tier 2 cities. Soon, they will be developing a proper roadmap for better execution of this vision.

THE PARTING NOTE BY THE ‘VISIONARY’ BEFORE PUTTING AN END TO THE CONVERSATION, AAKASH WANTED TO CONVEY A FEW WORDS TO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM AND BUSINESS LANDSCAPE, “WHATEVER YOU ARE THINKING, WHATEVER CONVICTIONS YOU HAVE, COULD BE WORKED OUT. YOU JUST NEED TO TRY THOSE OUT ON THE GROUND LEVEL. NEVER GIVE UP AS YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT MAY HIT THE MARKET NEEDS- HOW IT MAY IMPACT THE LIVES AROUND YOU. JUST TAKE SMALLER STEPS AND GRADUALLY CROSS BIG MILESTONES WITH YOUR PERSEVERANCE AND DETERMINATION.”

A REVOLUTION IN THE INDUSTRY WITH TECHDRIVEN SOLUTIONS AND A NEW AGE APPROACH

Li Ka-Shing has well-versed, “Information Technology unlocks the value of time, allowing and enabling multi-tasking, multichannels, multi-this, and multi-that.” The IT Solutions Industry is growing exponentially every day, and so are organizations upgrading their skill sets and technologies. And as our global readers know, Business Connect magazine is a renowned platform entitled to features numerous industry leaders in its exclusive editions. And here again, we are back with our latest edition, in which we have featured some excellent companies with out-of-the-box service panels.

Our editorial team had an amazing virtual session with the leadership panel of Himalayan IT Solutions where the Founder and CEO of the company, Neeraj Arora shared numerous interesting facts about the company and his overall entrepreneurial journey so far.

We truly hope and desire that this fascinating read will inspire and encourage the budding entrepreneurs out there to chase their dreams. So, without any further ado, let’s dive straight into the read.

Gulshan Parveen | Business Connect

COMPANY PREFACE

Giving a detailed introduction of the company, Neeraj asserts, “We founded the organization in the year 2000, and in the year 2005, we converted into a private limited company. Since then, it has enjoyed continuous steady growth.

We have been credited with a very good amount of client base across different international boundaries and different categories of services. We have also been awarded on several platforms, have been honored with lots of credentials, and have enjoyed an excellent line of support and motivation all around. Our strength lies in the strong business relationship and giving results-oriented services to the client.

We believe in value for money and understand the client’s business criticality wherein the client has trusted us for giving value addition to his business.

We make sure that the technological needs are well taken care of for the client, and we are more than a digital partner to the client. We are above somebody who has an awesome solution and the one who understands the client’s vision. We are mandated to ensure that those missions and visions are achieved and we contribute substantially to the client’s business growth technologically and can lead to achieving the goals and targets.

We have helped flourish E-commerce online business presence and sales volumes for several startups and have enjoyed a very fruitful relationship with those startups. Our core area of strength lies in software development, workflow application, e-commerce portal, web development, and Web Design services. Also, the business turnaround has been achieved through automation and digitization of workflow processes, office automation, and enhancing the digital presence of business entities.

There is a lot of different workflow within an organization, and we have helped many organizations achieve paperless documentation applications, business intelligence dashboards, and a strong web presence where the entities have used the applications developed by Himalayan to save time and cost and increase efficiency.

So, the core area of the strength of Himalayan lies in solution building approach. We develop a product line that can give more value addition to the business and bring about efficiency in the business process.

We also work on different geographical boundaries. For example, we have developed one of the largest E-commerce Travel portals for a corporate client in Seychelles. It’s an e-commerce-based travel portal where there are different kinds of travel itineraries, booking engines, payment gateway

integration, travel agent section, login information, flight information, flight booking, hotel booking, and all other allied services are inbuilt on a robust platform.”

SURPASSING THE COMPETITION

The company and the team members always welcome competition as we know the competition is a tool to outgrow and become smart every day.

The CEO further adds, “Competition helps us analyze the new technological evolutions, and understand key factors in deciding and selecting the cost of the project”.

Competition decides how well and how good services we can offer to the clients by giving better time-bound results and ensuring that the perfection, creativity, and workflows of application software are strict as per industry protocols.”

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

Shining some light on the prospectus of the coming years, the visionary asserts, “Our company helps organizations achieve their digital targets to new technological innovation through constant innovation and improvement”.

Let us talk about one example, Business Intelligence. Our company has developed enough skill and manpower for offering business intelligence services. The BI applications are designed to enable the client to see their performance sheet, undertake real-time data evaluation, and the dashboard analytics for a quick decision-making process.

The business BI also helps to summarize big data in a simple presentable format that is easier for the management to understand evaluate and take decisions. So, we have been offering many problem-solving workflow solutions. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Team of Himalayan for their commitment and ethical work practices. Also, I would like to thank our clients for all-around support and motivation.”

Neha Jain | Founder & Director

Neeraj Arora | Founder & Director

ZOOM

WILL SOON LAUNCH ITS

In An Effort To Draw In A New Demographic Of Users, Zoom Appears To Be Preparing To Expand Its Services And Introduce New Apps. According To Reports, The Company Will Soon Unveil Email And Calendar Apps. Even Though The Video Call Platform Hasn’t Yet Made An Official Announcement Regarding The Release Of The New Apps, A Report From “The Information” Suggests That The New Services May Be Made Public Before The End Of This Year.

The coronavirus pandemic caused everyone to work from home, necessitating the need for a reliable video conferencing app for social or business gatherings. Zoom attracted a lot of attention during this time. At this point, it seems the company is focusing on other services, like email. Zoom will face fierce competition from well-known apps such as Gmail, Apple Email, and Outlook if this is in fact the case. For Zoom, convincing users to switch to its email service will probably be challenging. At present, many users around the world use the Gmail app from Google for both work and personal purposes. Gmail has approximately 1.5 billion active users as of 2018, according to the company, and this number has probably increased over the previous four years. Apple’s email service is used more frequently than Gmail, according to data provided by Litmus. Its market share is approximately 57.72 percent, compared to Gmail’s 29.43 percent. According to reports, Microsoft Outlook is currently in third place with a 4.33 percent market share. Zoom’s new applications will be called Zmail and Zcal.

According to reports, these services have been in development for about two years. The business may release the new versions in the coming weeks. In November of this year, Zoom will host its Zoomtopia conference, during which it is anticipated that it will introduce new services or provide information about them.

In other reports, Zoom has renamed its chat product and added some new features, including third-party integration. The video calling app’s calling feature, now known as Zoom Team Chat, may additionally include features such as the ability to share in-meeting chat to Team Chat and schedule a meeting from chat or channel. Furthermore, the options are expected to be available by the end of this month.

Zoom reduced its annual revenue and income forecasts last month as demand fell from pandemic levels. Shares of the video conferencing platform rose 1% to $83.43, but were down 55% year to date as of Friday’s close.

We have brought to you an exclusive narrative of two insightful business leaders who hold the background of being prudent market researchers and business growth analysts for years. The duo of Piyush Dewangan and Ritika Agrawal co-founded a business venture that became a fast-growing global consulting & growth advisory firm in a short span of time. Quadrant Knowledge Solutions has become one of the most sought-after additions to the “Company of the Year 2022” edition owing to its customercentric approach and thought leadership. As we sat down for a tete-a-tete with the duo, we conversed about the success story covering various aspects of the business and its impact across the whole landscape. Our belief is that our global readership will find this read equally fascinating as we are after interacting with the leaders of this venture. Let’s dive in…

THE VIBRANT INTRO

Quadrant Knowledge Solutions owns the reputation of being a global strategic market research & growth advisory/consulting firm. Be it market research or consulting deliverables - every service is carefully designed to provide comprehensive and strategic insights targeting the clients’ pain points. The research, both primary and secondary, is derived from qualitative and quantitative information based on the most authentic sources. So far, its unique growth strategies to survive as well as thrive in the marketplace as per the competitive scenario has helped expand its client-base in leaps and bounds. To take major steps toward the clients’ aspired business transformation objectives, Quadrant Knowledge Solutions believes in becoming an integral part of their business model in the first place. Today, it has a gamut of special deliverables to address the clients’ requirements:

Market Intelligence Service

Strategic Advisory Services for CIOs

User Consulting

Custom Research and Consulting Services for Technology Vendors

Quadrant Subscription Services

Your strategic knowledge partner facilitating seamless business growth…

THE INCEPTION TALE

After being involved in the market research industry for several years, Piyush Dewangan, Co-founder and Principle Analyst and Ritika Agrawal, Co-founder & Director, realized an existent gap between client expectations and the posed services across the market. Their observation was supported and justified by interactions with different technology vendors and end-users who were industry ‘biggies’. After performing their own personal research and survey, they concluded that only a handful of research firms were as reliable as they claim to be. There was a dearth of research-backed intelligence in the market. Against this backdrop, they conceptualized the foundation of an advisory & consulting firm that guarantees the authenticity of market research.

“We strived to establish a company where businesses can put their trust and rely on credible strategic research and consulting services. This idea came to life in the form of Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. Our rigorous research helped us understand global client expectations. We interacted with innumerable global industry leaders who were technology vendors, end-users, service providers, and independent consultants. As the result, we were able to design such offerings and strategies that were solely focused on fulfilling these expectations and bridging the existing gaps in the market,” asserted the duo.

PIYUSH DEWANGAN Co-Founder & Principal Analyst

Making a steady growth, their number of clients increased significantly in a short span of time and the company managed to earn the trust of thousands of businesses globally. The clients come from across the regions including North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, APAC, Australia, New Zealand, and India, and the company is expanding rapidly in other regions as well.

VALUE-DRIVEN CULTURE

Whatever the firm has achieved today, the motive force is the insightful values ingrained by the luminaries at the core of the organization. Be it the strength or the quality of services proposed by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, everything is drawn from these business values only, which are:

• Robust foundation of market intelligence and scenario-based planning for strategic consulting

• Authenticity

• Exclusive focus on IT Software and Service Industry

• A clear focus on enabling Business Transformations with Growth Advisory Services

• Commitment to helping clients drive technology innovation, adoption, operational excellence, and transformations

• Vendor Neutral organization

THE USPS

Currently, the market is highly competitive, and the company has carved a niche for itself in a short span of time. Conversing about the parameters that set it apart from the rest, the duo revealed several points. Every service provided to the clients is enriched with these differentiators only.

• Scenario-based Planning –Quadrant Knowledge Solutions understands that every business is different and every client has a different problem at hand. This makes every client special with its unique requirements and expectations. Keeping this in mind, it factors in a range of current market drivers and other dynamics, technology as well as business trends and provides them with the most accurate industry insights, risk assessments, vendor product roadmaps, and strategies. This makes Quadrant’s research and recommended strategies

quite effective for the clients, addressing their specific problems and requirements.

• Visionary Innovation Framework

– The company’s research service incorporates a unique visionary innovation framework that helps clients identify future market demands and trends based on the present market scenario and innovations. This enables businesses to do planning for the future and stay one step ahead of the competition.

• Strategic Knowledge Partner

– By not limiting to providing only research-based insights, Quadrant Knowledge Solutions acts as the client’s extended office and an integral part of their team in their journey to achieve specific transformation goals.

• SPARK Matrix – Short for Strategic Performance Analysis & Ranking, SPARK Matrix is Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ proprietary tool. It positions and ranks all the IT vendors in the global market based on their technical excellence and customer impact. This unique approach of Quadrant on competitive intelligence helps end-users from vertical industries perform a detailed evaluation of vendors as well as technologies to support their digital transformation initiatives.

• Comprehensive Research Meth odologies – The market insights and intelligence by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions are backed by extensive and meticulous re search based on both secondary as well as primary sources. Such a comprehensive methodology gives detailed and accurate perspec tives on the market dynamics and trends, technology evolution, and vendor assessments.

INCLUSION OF INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGIES

To survive in such a dynamic space, innovation is a mandatory factor. Therefore, the firm has developed a one-of-its-kind KAIZEN model that contributes to the continuous improvement of the business operations. Inspired by this model, the management decided to form a SIG (Special Interest Group) team consisting of highly motivated staff members along with some clients and industry experts. The core motive behind this assemblage was to sync with the market trends

RITIKA AGRAWAL Co-Founder & Director

as well as advancing technologies alongside being in ‘the know’ of the internal issues and challenges faced by the company. The sole responsibility of this special team is to consider and incorporate better business practices across the overall functioning by considering all the aspects mentioned above.

“It is our unique way of assuring that our offerings are constantly evolving and aligning with changing dynamics and innovations. Moreover, we are also envisioning expanding the SIG team offering membership to global industry leaders consisting of end-users, technology vendors, and IT service providers,” unveils Ritika Agrawal.

WHAT’S NEXT?

After tasting resounding success via their exemplary advisory services, they are now into curating a leapfrog strategy for constant business expansion. This growth is not only restricted to the valuation but also focuses on the revenue perspective. “We aspire to see ourselves emerging as the unicorn not just by valuation but also in terms of revenue within the next 10 years from now, for which we have created a strategic roadmap that will allow us to be successful on that note,” stated Piyush Dewangan.

THE CONCLUDING NOTE

Both the co-founders believe in “taking action” and advise the entrepreneurs to do the same. Before putting an end to the conversation, Ritika says, “Don’t wait for the right time. The right time is NOW. Staying consistent in what one wishes to do is the key to success. The path is surely not easy, but facing failures gives courage”. In other words, Piyush says, “There is no shortcut to success. One must identify and work on the weak points constantly and slowly pave the way for success”.

Berkshire Hathaway Net Worth

Initial History

Valley Falls on Rhode Island is the place where Oliver Chace founded the Company with the same name-Valley Falls in 1839. Valley Falls delt in textile manufacturing. This is where Berkshire Hathaway’s history begins. Chace had previously been employed by Samuel Slater, who established the first prosperous textile mill in America. Chace established his first textile factory in 1806. The Adams, Massachusetts-based Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company and the Valley Falls Company merged in 1929. This merger was named Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc, headed by famous investment icon Warrant Buffet, is an American multinational conglomerate holding company. The company has its main office in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. The Forbes Global 2000 ranking and formula place Berkshire Hathaway as the eighth-largest public company in the world, the tenth-largest conglomerate by revenue, and the largest financial services company in the world. Along with owning all of GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF Railway, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, Shaw Industries, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, the company also holds a 38.6% stake in Pilot Flying J and significant minority stakes in the following public companies: Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), Bank of America (11.9%), The Coca-cola company (9.32%) and Apple (5.57%)

Berkshire Hathaway Net Worth:

The market capitalization of Berkshire Hathaway rose to over $730 billion on March 16, 2022, when its Class A shares closed above a record price of $500,000.

Warren Buffet’s Net Worth:

As per Forbes, Warren Edward Buffet, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway projects a net worth of $ 99.4 billion as of September,2022 making him the seventh-wealthiest person in the world. Buffett is also a business tycoon, philanthropist, and investor from the United States. He is one of the most successful investors too.

Over 99% of his wealth will be given away, as promised. He has already donated over $48 billion, primarily to the Gates Foundation and the foundations of his children. He and Bill Gates started the Giving Pledge in 2010, whereby billionaires agreed to donate at least half of their wealth to charitable causes.

In 1955 Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates merged with Hathaway Manufacturing Company, which Horatio Hathaway had established in 1888 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Following the merger, Berkshire Hathaway had 15 facilities with over 12,000 employees, a revenue of over $120 million, and its headquarters were in New Bedford. However, seven of those locations had closed by the decade’s end, with significant layoffs taking place. In 1962, Warren Buffett started investing in Berkshire Hathaway stock after noticing a pattern in the price movement of the company’s stock whenever it closed a mill. Eventually, Buffett admitted that the company’s financial situation was not going to get better and that the textile industry was in decline.

Seabury Stanton, the owner of the Hathway made an oral tender offer in 1964 to buyback Buffett’s stock in the company for $11 and a half per share. Buffett accepted the offer. A few weeks later, Warren Buffett received the written tender offer, but it was for just $11 and 3/ 8. Later, Buffett acknowledged that the lower, undercutting offer had upset him. Buffett purchased more shares in order to take over the business and fired Stanton rather than selling at the slightly lower price. Buffett became the majority owner of a failing textile company as a result of this.

Initially, Buffett continued to run Berkshire’s core textile business, but by 1967, he had begun to diversify into other investments and the insurance sector. Berkshire’s acquisition of National Indemnity Company marked its entry into the insurance industry. The core of Berkshire’s insurance operations today (and a significant source of funding for Berkshire Hathaway’s other investments) is the Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO), which Berkshire purchased an equity stake in the late 1970s. The final textile operations—the heart of Hathaway—were shut down in 1985.

Providing affordable, reliable, high-quality software development services SivaCerulean Technologies (SCT)

One of the many fantastic advantages to using offshore software development companies is the level of peace it provides to the businesses. It can be challenging to concentrate on both the technical and business aspects of the organization in today’s fierce business environment when everyone is striving for success. Offshore development firms are the ideal way to dominate all facets of business while maintaining our mental stability.

Hiring experienced and talented individuals is one of the most difficult tasks that firms face. It’s not easy, but it’s necessary because they can create an exceptional application. Fortunately, there is a method to have access to these experts without having to hire them. We’re talking about Sivacerulean Technologies, acronymed as SCT. The skilled professionals at SCT have extensive experience, scalability, and knowledge of complex tools and processes.

Thangamani Paulchamy

Chief Executive Officer

THE INSIDE STORY

SivaCerulean Technologies (SCT) is an Indian software development company serving both domestic and foreign customers. SCT has locations in Chennai, India, as well as the USA. SCT is regarded as a top-tier affordable and reliable software engineering firm with particular expertise in Offshore Development Center for US Companies (Phoenix Marketing International), Mobile Application Development, Cloud Applications, Technology Solutions, Web Technology, DevOps Services, and QA and Test Automation Services. The group supports businesses in increasing productivity, cost-cutting, and revenue growth. SCT was established in 2018 and since then has offered cutting edge system integration services in difficult application domains and mobile applications spanning Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, HTML5, and cross-platform frameworks.

THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT

SivaCerulean Technologies provides business-transforming solutions with an emphasis on efficiency, innovation, and industry best practices. SCT provides highly qualified, team-based expertise to clients with strategic software needs.

Speaking to Business Connect, the Chief Executive Officer at SivaCerulean Technologies,

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Mr. Thangamani Paulchamy shares

“ We have the essential industry experience, in-depth understanding of security, development standards and procedures, and compliance needed to create high-quality solutions that are suited to the needs of our clients’ businesses. Each project is guided by our approach, which has been tested and refined through countless engagements, from the initial analysis through design and development to the final transfer of knowledge.”

IN CONVERSATION WITH MR. THANGAMANI PAULCHAMY

The team of Business Connect got in touch with the Chief Executive Officer at SivaCerulean Technologies, Mr. Thangamani Paulchamy. Speaking about how his team earned the trust and the goodwill of millions across the globe he shares “ we have helped companies save millions of dollars with our cost cutting approach and solutions. Our revenue has crossed around 3 crores in a short time. All these were possible because we continue managing the projects responsibly and with great respect for our standards. We have a very healthy and well defined culture. To ensure the success of our cooperation, we are more than eager to go above and beyond.”

Further elucidating the challenges that are faced in this industry the CEO states “one of the major problems that organizations are facing today is how to adapt to the digital world. The best approach to stay competitive is to regularly produce affordable, reliable software or come up with new solutions. It enables businesses to maintain a consistent and potent online presence. Adding to this I would also say that for businesses of all sizes, the internet and mobile devices have opened up a world of opportunity. However, several offshore companies focus solely on making money. The companies looking to hire the services of the offshore companies must be prudent. You require a specialist who will give you what you require while also watching out for your finances and preventing you from spending money you don’t have to.”

Answering about what makes SCT one of the top companies, the CEO adds, “ we uncover less complicated methods of operation. Together, we concentrate on the knowledge and offerings that are specifically advantageous to that client. High-quality

customer service is our main priority. We take on problems with a fresh viewpoint and come up with original solutions as part of our ongoing effort to innovate. Last but not least, we develop technologies that assist clients in discovering more efficient ways to carry out tasks.”

Finally we asked Mr. Thangamani Paulchamy how he would define SCT’s milestones, to which he shares, “ we’ve had the honor of assisting businesses all over the world in meeting their affordable and reliable software needs and turning their businesses into a resource of enduring value. We are incredibly grateful to our customers for helping us get here. This goodwill, trust, and the value they bestow on us is our milestone. We would be delighted to help you with your global expansion and supply skilled resources for your next project.”

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS

We are all aware of the fact that time is money, and offshore development businesses are the best at realizing this. You can benefit from the immediate availability of professionals, a wellcoordinated software development process, and a quicker time to market by working with offshore app development businesses with substantial experience.

Corporations and business executives are making major efforts to incorporate offshore into their processes on a daily basis. Today, firms are wise enough to seize opportunities and immerse themselves in offshore development services. Some of the most essential benefits for using offshore development services are increased productivity and the support of competent professionals.

SCT is one of the top companies providing corporations across a variety of industries with affordable and reliable software development solutions. SCT offers services for digital transformation as well as web and application development, all of which are completed to the highest standard.

For all these reasons, small, large, and medium-sized businesses across many nations consider employing an offshore software development company like SCT. Unquestionably, it is a tactic that will help your company in a variety of methods. So do you feel prepared to use offshore development services for your ambitious goals?

OLA ELECTRIC TO ENTER GLOBAL MARKETS, STARTING WITH NEPAL

• Type - Private limited

• Industry - Electric vehicles

• Founded - 2017; 5 years ago, in Bengaluru, India

• Founder - Bhavish Aggarwal

• Products - S1, S1 Pro

• Services - Motor vehicle manufacturing, Motor vehicle dis tribution, Charging solutions, EV batteries

• Parent - ANI Technologies (2017–2019), Ola Electric Mobil ity Pvt Ltd (2019–present)

Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric on Thursday (September 22) said it plans to foray into international markets, starting with Nepal. The company has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CG Motors of Nepal, which will act as the distributor of its Ola S1 and S1 Pro scooters. The company said the scooters will be available in Nepal from the next quarter.

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Agarwal said Ola Electric also has plans to expand into LATAM, ASEAN, and the European Union in the next phase, which will help the company gain a foothold in five foreign countries. Bhavish Aggarwal, Founder, and CEO, Ola said, “Our international expansion will not only mean being able to serve customers in these similar regions as a company, but it is also a testament to the fact that India will lead the EV revolution for the world.” He said that to take the electric vehicle revolution to the next level, India has to be the epicenter of change.

Ola currently sells the S1 and S1 Pro e-scooters in India, which are priced at INR 99,999 and INR 1.40 lakh, ex-showroom, respectively. The S1 offers a 141 km riding range per charge, while the S1 Pro offers a 181 km riding range per charge (ARAI certified). According to a recent announcement, by March 2023, Ola Electric will have over 200 experience centers across India. It said it has sold more than 10,000 S1 scooters so far. Valued at $5 billion, the firm is on a strong footing to become a vertically integrated mobility company. Ola recently unveiled an electric four-wheeler project. According to the information given earlier, the Ola electric car will catch the speed of 0-100 kmph in just 4 seconds. The electric car will have an aerodynamic design and will likely offer a range of up to 500 km per charge.

FALGUNI NAYAR OF NYKAA SURPASSES KIRAN MAZUMDAR-SHAW TO BECOME INDIA’S RICHEST SELF-MADE WOMAN

Falguni Nayar, the CEO and founder of Nykaa, is now the richest self-made woman in India. The IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022 states that she has surpassed Biocon CEO Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in net worth. Falguni Nayar and family, whose e-commerce company Nykaa made a stellar debut on the stock exchanges a year ago by listing at a 79% premium, saw their wealth soar 345 percent to Rs 38,700 crore, making them the second-biggest gainers on the list. On the entire list, Nayar came in at number 33. With a fortune of Rs 24,800 crore, Biocon’s Shaw was ranked 67th on the list. bRekha Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and her family, who were ranked 34th with a net worth of Rs 37,200 crore, Radha Vembu of Zoho Corp., who was ranked 50th with a fortune of Rs 30,500 crore, and Anu Aga and her family, who were ranked 82nd with a net worth of Rs 19,700 crore, were other notable women in the top 100. The fact that 67% of the list

is self-made, up from 54% five years ago, is what truly inspires me about the Indian wealth creation story. According to Anas Rahman Junaid, MD and Chief Researcher, Hurun India, 79% of the new faces this year are also self-made. He continued, “First-generation business owners and professional managers are creating wealth at a rapid clip and are a key factor in India’s GDP quickly crossing the $5 trillion threshold.”Hurun India added that the list has evolved to be more “inclusive,” with 55 women on it this year compared to 13 a decade ago. With the increase in self-made entrepreneurs and the number of women entrepreneurs, it is exciting to see how much the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem has contributed to this list, according to Yatin Shah who is the co-founder and joint CEO of IIFL Wealth.

A Synopsis of Falguni Nayar

Nayar, born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, comes from a Gujarati family. With the help of her mother, her businessman father managed a small bearings company. She holds a graduate degree in business and economics from Sydenham College and postgraduate degrees in management from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Nayar spent 19 years with the Kotak Mahindra Group, joining it in 1993. She was appointed as managing director in 2005 and left her position in 2012. At the age of 50, Falguni launched Nykaa in April 2012, with $2 million

of her own funds. By 2021, Nykaa’s value had increased to $2.3 billion, bringing Nayar’s net worth to an estimated $1.1 billion. Nykaa went public on November 10, 2021, with a $13 billion valuation. Soon after Nykaa went public, Nayar’s net worth grew to $6.5 billion, making her the richest woman in India and catapulting her into the top 20 richest Indians. In 1987, she got married to Sanjay Nayar. They both met at a business school. Her husband serves as the CEO of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts India. Adwaita Nayar and Anchit Nayar are her two children.

AS THE ETHEREUM MERGER IS OVER, WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR CRYPTOCURRENCY HOLDERS?

encourage more adoption of blockchain technology, may put additional pressure on rival protocols like solana and polkadot.

“Proof of Work” and “Proof of Stake”

PoW and PoS are protocols designed to ensure that transactions are valid and that the blockchain network remains secure and decentralised. Bitcoin uses a mechanism called proof-of-work (PoW) to control how blocks are created and how the network’s integrity is maintained. PoS is a different consensus mechanism that gives the holders of a particular token control over the network. PoW has long been criticised for consuming so much energy.

What makes Ethereum Merge crucial?

The long-awaited merge of Ethereum, the most popular altcoin and second-largest cryptocurrency by volume, was finally completed on Thursday. After dominating the smart contract blockchain market for many years, ethereum will switch to a less energy-intensive technology as a result of the network upgrade. The Ethereum foundation has been calling the upcoming updates “Ethereum Merge” for months, even though you may have previously heard of them as Ethereum 2.0 or Eth2. Industry experts have been closely monitoring each development leading up to the update because they believe it could materially change the value of the second-largest cryptocurrency. In the hours following the merger’s conclusion on Thursday morning, the price of Ethereum fell below $1,500. Along with the merger this week, next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, which is anticipated to result in another federal interest rate hike, could cause new volatility in the price of ethereum.

What Effect Will the Ethereum Merger Have on Your Cryptocurrency Investments?

According to some experts, the update could help Ethereum grow again after new blockchain initiatives reduced its market share over the previous six months. In an episode of his podcast “Crypto Over Coffee” from earlier this year, the YouTuber and crypto educator Hashoshi stated, “I do believe that we will see a positive reaction in the markets post-merge.” That’s because, according to Hashoshi, the ethereum merge could reduce Ethereum’s energy consumption by at least 98% while also enhancing security and stability and speeding up processing. According to Armando Aguilar, an independent cryptocurrency analyst and former digital asset strategist at Fundstrat Global Advisors, related altcoins may see a price increase as a result of this upgrade. According to him, “the positive momentum will be for those projects that are building on top of Ethereum,” among them are polygon and arbitrum. The ethereum ecosystem, which will enable the network to scale, reduce transaction costs, and

A significant development in the history of cryptocurrencies is the Ethereum Merge. The Merge dramatically increases Ethereum’s security, according to Justin Drake, one of the key researchers driving the migration. To [take control], an attacker needs 51% of the value of the blockchain. You would require approximately $5 billion to power Ethereum using Proof of Work, which would enable you to purchase sufficient computers and transformers, connect them all to the grid, and launch an attack. We will have about $20 billion in economic security today thanks to Proof of Stake, the system Ethereum is switching to as part of the merger, and I anticipate that this amount will increase significantly. “The other interesting aspect of the Ethereum merge is that with Proof of Stake if we do suffer a 51% attack, we can precisely identify the attacker and eject them from the system. More than that, we can penalize them, including by destroying all their stake. And if they want to do a second attack, they have to rebuy.”

The result of the Ethereum Merge will have an impact on a wide range of tools and services that use the Ethereum blockchain, including decentralised applications (dApps), decentralised finance (DeFi) protocols, as well as millions of non-fungible tokens. This is in addition to improved security and more effective safeguards against fraud (NFTs). Aside from that, given the size and stature of Ethereum, this change will probably have a significant impact on the way that the cryptocurrency and larger Web3 industries grow and support effective climate change initiatives. The Ethereum Merge is important to recognise, but it’s not everything. The Ethereum Foundation intends to carry out several subsequent phases. Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum, said that the foundation will focus on “the Surge, the Verge, the Purge, and the Splurge,” which all seek to make Ethereum faster, safer, and more decentralised. “Ethereum will be a much more scalable system at the end of this road map,” Ethereum will eventually be able to handle 100,000 transactions per second.