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A JOURNEY FROM HARD WORK TO SUCCESS…

They say, “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” As an entrepreneur or business owner, you know that success does not come easily or overnight. It takes dedication, focus, and hard work to build a successful business. Hard work is essential because it helps you develop the necessary skills and knowledge to run a business successfully. It means putting in the effort to learn about your industry, your market, your customers, and your competitors. It means staying focused on your goals and dedicating yourself to the tasks and projects that will help you achieve them.

Furthermore, hard work is also necessary for building a strong work ethic and a culture of success within your business. When you lead by example and demonstrate a commitment to hard work, you set the tone for your employees and encourage them to do the same. Finally, hard work is essential for overcoming challenges and achieving long-term success. As a business owner, you will face obstacles and setbacks along the way, but by staying focused and dedicated, you can overcome them and achieve your goals.

Here, the team of Business Connect is back with our exclusive edition narrating the stories that are driven majorly by hard work. For this, our editorial team had an interesting and joyful virtual session with the leadership panel of Adorish India Pvt. Ltd. The Co-Founder & MD of the company, Mr. Shatrughan Singh, shared numerous lesser-known facts about the company and also shed some light on his overall entrepreneurial journey do fra. We truly hope and desire that this fascinating read will add some extra value to the lives of our global readership panel and will surely encourage the budding leaders out there to break the barriers and chase their dreams.

Keep Shining!

Gulshan Parveen

Gulshan@businessconnectindia.in

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Shatrughan Singh Co-founder & MD

Adorish India Private Limited

Setting New Relams in Logistics with Excellent and Cost-effective Solutions

Finding the ideal warehousing firm is crucial since supply chain management depends on warehousing. The skilled and qualified professionals managing the warehousing needs help with the financial issues, spot stocking requirements, and expansion of the core business with the help of a customized management system.

Obtaining a navigator in the field of trade is similar to outsourcing the logistics and warehouse service. To address the Logistics needs of various companies in Telecom, Lifestyle Products, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, and other industry segments, the idea of Adorish India Private Limited came into existence in the year 2017 with a mission to provide customers with timely, cost-effective transportation and warehousing services.

AIPL is the brainchild of two professionals with extensive experience in their respective industries working for leading corporations in India. As the concept developed, more like-minded individuals joined the group, and today they are a group of experts dedicated to delivering client excellence in the industry they operate. Along with the knowledge and insight of the founding team, the dedicated, dependable, and diligent workforce supports people to create and manage the business efficiently and cost-effectively.

Adorish India Private Limited was founded as a young business with goals and distinct objectives. Adorish India is one of the major companies in the Indian market today. From the beginning, the organization has been setting new standards and working to uphold its credo thanks to its three fundamental values: faith, transparency, and efficiency. Their primary values are to fortify their current business relationships, forge new ones, and establish a solid network to support all of their esteemed clientele’s needs and demands.

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Shatrughan Singh

Co-founder & MD

Adorish’s Area of Expertise

Under the leadership of Shatrughan Singh, MD & Co-Founder of Adorish India, the company has strengthened its position as a customer-centric and serves customers with the following key services –:

• 3pl Warehousing Services – PAN India

• Transportation - Pan India (Air, PTL, FTL)

• Import / Export – Freight Forwarding

AIPL specializes in Warehousing, Freight and Distribution, Logistics in PAN India, and an individual solution may utilize the services of one or more of these divisions. Adorish India is surrounded by intelligent, dedicated individuals using top-notch digital tools with a focus on providing personalized, tailor-made solutions for its distinctive clients.

Unique Attributes of Adorish India in the Logistics Field

• AIPL prides itself in designing and implementing Integrated Logistics Solutions specifically tailored to its client’s individual requirements.

• Having experience in serving varied industry types, AIPL is positioned to provide services to all sizes and types of businesses.

• The company’s operations model is adaptable, enabling quick customization in response to client needs.

• Adorish has top-notch supply chain management with an integrated strategy that includes warehousing, and Logistics.

• Experienced industry professionals oversee each business operation division, including Operations, Customer Services, and Business Development, among others.

• At Adorish India, they take their responsibility towards society earnestly and undertake several initiatives to give back to the community in the best way they can.

A Glimpse of the Current Logistics Market

The logistics and warehousing sector in India have seen a significant evolution due to the post-pandemic boom in online sales and a change in consumers’ purchasing habits.

In 2021, the Indian warehousing market was worth INR 1,206.03 Billion. It is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.64% between 2022 and 2027, reaching INR 2,872.10 Billion. The strong deal pipeline and rising warehouse demand in India suggest a record-breaking net absorption of 42.5 million square feet in 2022 compared to 39 million squares in 2021. The logistics chain included warehouses more and more as the e-commerce sector grew.

In addition to providing space for product storage, warehouses are crucial for providing space for packaging, docking, and drawing out products to speed up delivery.

AIPL’s Team: The Key Driving Force

Adorish India is a bunch of professionals committed to delivering customer delight. The Adorish team has a clear vision to strive hard to be regarded as the “Partner of Choice” for warehousing, Logistics & distribution services.

As visionary leader, Shatrughan Singh and Ashok Kumar has always stepped up and steered their team’s motivation always to think creatively and expand their knowledge and skill sets. The top team strives to foster an environment of excellence, entrepreneurship, and teamwork and to be the employer of choice for aspiring and devoted professionals.

Building Long-term Relationships with Clients in Different Industries

Adorish India has a robust clientele that includes several giant brands in different industries like Automobile, Telecom, Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, and FMCG to name a few.

Customer satisfaction is the prime motto here! The dedicated team at Adorish India believes in a partnership approach to business and not a mere client and service-provider relationship. The team is working diligently with the businesses it serves—which come from all industries and have diverse requirements depending on the size of their operations—to optimize their logistics capabilities and offer cost optimization and operational efficiency.

Adorish’s Future Outlook – The Journey Ahead

Adorish India has already established itself as a fast-growing and leading Logistics and Warehousing company. With all the ingredients for success, such as its global expertise, long-term vision, skilled team, the trust of the clients, operational know-how, ability to innovate, etc., Adorish India aims to grow its business overseas and establish itself as the industry leader on a global scale.

Moving ahead, Adorish India is planning to consolidate its position by serving the logistics needs of various companies across multiple industry segments.

The Mavericks behind the Success

Mr. Shatrughan Singh – Managing Director & Co-Founder

Shatrughan Singh, MD & Co-Founder, Adorish India, is the man of the moment in the Warehouse Industry. He executed his vision to bring excellence to the supply with his team of expert professionals.

Shatrughan is a senior industry expert in warehousing and logistics. With 18 years of solid expertise in logistics and supply chain management, including over 10 years in senior management positions, he has redefined the end-to-end supply chain solution.

He possesses expertise in a variety of fields, including imports, exports, customs procedures, logistics, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, vendor management, S&OP, compliance, stock optimization, running operations on the cost centre approach, training, change management, contingency management, run HR activities within Dept. continuous process enhancement to “as is” processes and bring them to the next level. He has worked with prestigious MNCs and Indian businesses, including UTStarcom, Delta Energy, Ericsson, Fly Mobiles, and Micromax.

Mr. Singh oversees the organization’s warehouse and logistics company in addition to overseeing day-today operations, disrupting the sector with his experience, expertise, knowledge, and strategic leadership with his brainchild enterprise.

Mr. Ashok Kumar – Director

Another inspiring leader at the helm of Adorish India is Ashok Kumar. He has over 15 years of expertise in managing Logistics operations, SCM, Inventory, and warehousing. He is a hands-on logistics professional. He possesses in-depth knowledge of the logistics function for a wide range of industries, including electronics, IT equipment, telecom, retail, pharmaceuticals, and many more.

He has a Go-getter attitude towards work and can-do things on his own initiative and as part of a team. He has demonstrated leadership abilities in managing, developing, and inspiring a team to meet departmental goals. Ashok has superior analytical, design, and problem-solving skills. Every task is fine for him, and he is constantly committed to upholding high standards!!

At Adorish, Ashok Kumar is the backbone of the business, responsible for managing the Operational aspects of the business-like Fleet Management, Onwards Connections, Lane running, and Vendor Coordination, among others.

He is skilled in using Gemini ERP &Wings, Tally ERP, Logic, and SAP. He brings the company a wealth of operational knowledge from his work with top-tier organizations like Micromax Informatics, Delta Energy Systems, SAR Group (luminous), F&D, and Fly Mobile, among others. Ashok is the backbone of the company at Adorish. It is in charge of things like fleet management, onward connections, lane running, and vendor coordination, among other operational parts of the company.

Sundar Pichai

The Man behind Google’s Explosive Growth

Indian-American business leader Sundar Pichai also called Pichai Sundararajan serves as Alphabet Inc. ‘s and its subsidiary Google’s chairman and CEO. He was included on Time’s 100 most influential people list in 2016 and 2020. Pichai joined Google in 2004, where he was in charge of product management and innovation for a number of Google’s client software products, including Google Chrome and ChromeOS, as well as being substantially responsible for Google Drive.

Quick Facts on Sundar Pichai:

Occupation: Business Executive

Designations: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Google and Alphabet Inc.

Date of Birth: June 10-1972

Age: 50

Place of Birth: Madurai, Tamilnadu, India

Marital Status: Married

Spouse’s Name: Anjali Pichai

Children: 2, Kiran Pichai(son) Kavya Pichai(daughter)

Spoken Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi

Hobbies: Playing and watching Soccer, and Cricket, Reading, Sketching, playing chess.

Early Life:

Pichai was born in Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. Lakshmi, his mother, worked as a stenographer, while Regunatha Pichai, his father, was an electrical engineer at the British multinational GEC. His father also owned a factory that made electrical components.

Pichai completed his education at Vana Vani School at IIT Madras and his senior year at Jawahar Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School in Ashok Nagar, Chennai. He is a prominent IIT Kharagpur alumnus who graduated with a degree in metallurgical engineering. He received his M.S. in materials science and engineering from Stanford University and his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was recognised as a Siebel Scholar and a Palmer Scholar, respectively.

Career:

Initially, Pichai had the plan to do a PhD but instead decided to do a job. He started working in an Applied Materials firm as an engineer and product manager. Then he joined McKinsey & Company and worked as a management consultant. Pichai realised that switching to Google would be a good professional decision after attempting to persuade a McKinsey colleague not to do so. In 2004, on April Fool’s Day, Pichai joined Google. Surprisingly, it was on the same day that Gmail was released to the public.

How Did Sundar Pichai Become CEO of Google?

Pichai joined Google to work on the search toolbar as a manager. The toolbar was created to make it simple for users of Internet Explorer and Firefox to access Google search. Pichai was inspired by the toolbar’s popularity to consider Google creating its own web browser. Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt said it wasn’t worth the expense.

Pichai, who firmly believed in the concept, eventually persuaded Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin to introduce their own web browser, Google Chrome. Pichai oversaw the introduction of Chrome, which later surpassed Firefox and Internet Explorer to claim the title of best web browser worldwide. In 2008, Pichai gained recognition on a global scale as a result of this, and he was appointed Google’s vice president of product development.

Later, he oversaw the developments of other programmes including Gmail and Google Maps. Pichai unveiled ChromeOS on November 19, 2009; the Chromebook was made available for testing and evaluation in 2011, and it was made available to the general public in 2012. He unveiled the new video format, WebM, and announced the opensourcing of the new video codec VP8 by Google on May 20, 2010. Pichai expanded the range of Google products he was responsible for adding Android on March 13, 2013. Prior to Google, Andy Rubin, the director of Jive Software, oversaw Android. He served from April 2011 to July 30, 2013.

Pichai was apparently vigorously chased for employment by microblogging site Twitter in 2011, and in 2014. He was also mentioned as a possible CEO for Microsoft, although in both cases he was given huge cash packages

to stay with Google. Eventually the position of CEO of Microsoft went to Satya Nadella. Pichai was also associated with Google’s $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest Labs in 2014. Consequently, when Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin declared the establishment of Alphabet Inc. in August 2015, it came as no surprise to industry insiders that Pichai was named CEO of Google, which was reorganised as a subsidiary. In December 2019, he was also named CEO of Alphabet, succeeding Page, who stepped down.

What People Say about Him:

In the words of Chris Beckmann, a former Google product manager, “He hired, mentored, and retained a superb team.” “Like the software engineers within Search Quality, Sundar’s team of product managers had a reputation for being among the best of the best.”

Keval Desai, a former co-worker, describes him as “a really strong opinionated person with distinct point of views about where product and initiative might go, but he’s extremely good at allowing other people’s perspectives emerge before he gives his own.”

Awards

The Government of India in 2022 awarded Pichai the Padma Bhushan Award, the country’s third-highest civilian honour.

Personal life

Pichai enjoys playing football and cricket. Anjali Pichai, a chemical engineer from Kota, Rajasthan, who was born into a middle-class family, is the wife of Sunder Pichai and frequently serves as the driving force behind all of his endeavours.

The couple met while they were in their first year of engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and quickly became close friends. The couple currently resides in San Francisco’s Bay Area with their two kids, a boy named Kiran Pichai and a girl named Kavya Pichai.

Cosmos International Human Resource LLP

Creating a Distinctive Stance in the Human Resource Landscape by Providing Excellent Overseas Manpower Recruitment Solutions.

The utmost priority of companies today has boiled to acquiring and sourcing top talent. Better hiring decisions have fallen into place since technology has been smoothly incorporated into the recruitment orchestration, throwing the talent mismatch out of the window. In this technologically driven age, when most industries are moving rapidly towards artificial intelligence, the hiring path has also transformed completely. To take care of the recruiting needs of the company, many start-ups and business houses today have started using innovative learning and analytical ways.

One such business house is Cosmos International Human Resource LLP, which started in 1984. It has grown exponentially in the last four decades and has become a reputed and renowned name in the HR domain. The brainchild of Haroon Memon, Chairman of the Group, offers excellent service for the recruitment of white & blue-collar staff to their esteemed clients abroad.

Having its corporate office in Mumbai and branches/associates in all major cities of the country, including Lucknow, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Vizag, and Baroda, the company has been actively involved in providing manpower to clients in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, for a long time and has now decided to venture into other nations.

An Edge Over the Peers

Cosmos International Human Resource LLP is an overseas recruitment consultant with 40+ years of extensive experience. They have recruited over 2,00,000 Indian workers over the years.

Their goodwill is their key advantage and they have made their Goodwill through years of hard work and dedication. This experience can never be copied.

Haroon Memon, Group Chairman

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Cosmos International Human Resource LLP have excellent experience in recruiting workers to Turkey in Europe as well. They offer all different kinds of labour, from low-skilled manual laborer to highly competent engineers, doctors and accountants among other professions. They boast that the employees they have hired have assisted businesses in developing their renowned landmarks and iconic buildings and even upgraded and maintained their service sectors. They have several well-known clientele in the Middle East.

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified compliant organization, Cosmos International Human Resource LLP strictly follows the set rules provided by Emirates International Accreditation Centre.

“We think there is no substitute for human relationships, and visiting our clients in the GCC Countries on a regular basis helps to preserve and strengthen our relationship with them. Our Chairman, Mr Haroon Memon or our Managing Director, Mr Fahad Memon regularly do this”, one of the key executives at Cosmos International Human Resource LLP shared.

The Tale of Inception

The group chairman, Mr Haroon T Memon, formed Cosmos International Group in 1980. He formed Cosmos International Group, which offers the service of hiring Indians for the GCC Countries, after realising the enormous potential of the business of recruiting Indians abroad, particularly to Middle Eastern countries. When the Indian Emigration Act 1983 was passed, they were granted the license by the Indian government’s Ministry of Labour in 1984.

Mr Haroon T Memon was the one-person army at the beginning, but gradually through time, they formed the team based on the values of Honesty and Service. The company’s current manager and a few employees have been there for a while.

The Latest Technological Evolutions

The entire process is online at Cosmos, and if required, the team can handle the entire operation from home also. Only the physical submission of passports at various embassies, which is mandated by the Respected Diplomatic Missions, is done offline by them.

Clientele & Corporate Ethos

Cosmos International Human Resource LLP provides services to clients in all industries, be it Oil & Gas, Construction, Manpower, Transport, Healthcare, hospitality, Facilities Management, etc. They offer labour for every kind of job. Azmeel Group, Al Thomad Group, Al Wazzan Group, Al Ghanam Group, Eastern Coast Group, L & T, Al Karrar Group, etc. are just a few of them well-known clients.

Once an organization works with Them and experiences their services, they do not look anywhere else as they are highly satisfied by the Honest Work and Efforts.

Significance of R&D

With the ever-changing Political Scenario and the shifts in Oil Prices, they regularly follow the trends and compare them with the past to try and predict the future course of business, whether they expect a Boom in the market or a possible depression, and formulate the current policies accordingly.

Cosmos’s Secret Formula behind Employee Motivation

Cosmos International interacts with the team in a professional, open, and honest way. The company offers recreational time during work hours, a daily lunch, in addition to occasional snacks and parties in the office, in addition to frequent performance-based raises. They treat them as if they were their own, and they strictly prohibit any form of racism or discrimination.

Achievements and Milestones along the Way

Cosmos International Human Resource LLP has been in the market for more than 42 years now. That itself is a significant achievement. Moreover, the company has been honoured with various accolades from key players in the domain. They have received numerous awards/certificates from various airlines like Saudi Airlines, Gulf Air, Kenya Airways, PIA, Ethiopian Airlines, etc. They have also received the award for Iconic Brand of the Year 2020 and The Super Indian Brand 2022.

Cosmos’s Future Outlook

Cosmos International has always worked to diversify and grow the business. After making a name for themselves in the Middle East, they now have plans to take their operations to Europe and South East Asia.

Dynamic Leadership

Fahad Haroon Memon is spearheading Cosmos International in the key position of Managing Director. He is a Chartered Accountant by qualification and holds over nine years of expertise.

Haroon Memon is the man behind the idea. He is currently designated as the Group Chairman at Cosmos International Group. He is a dynamic leader with great experience.

Fahad Haroon Memon’s Words of Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

There is no substitute for hard work, and there are no office hours for champions. Always believe in God and continue to put in your maximum effort, and eventually, your faith and determination will pave the way.

Fahad Haroon Memon Managing Director

India’s

UNIQUE LOCATIONS YOU MUST VISIT BEFORE THEY

DISAPPEAR

India is rich with prominent history, culture and nature and doesn’t disappoint those who are craving for some jaw-dropping places. From north to south and east to west you find great places here to satisfy your wanderlust. However, some of these great places are on the verge of disappearing. If you don’t plan to see them soon, you will probably miss them forever.

LET’S GET INFORMED ABOUT SUCH ENCHANTING BUT ENDANGERED PLACES

1. Rakhigarhi, Haryana

The biggest Indus Valley Civilization, known as Rakhigarhi, is situated in the Ghaggar-Hakra River plain. It has now developed into a small village in Haryana. It is 150 kilometres northwest of Delhi and 27 kilometres from the seasonal Ghaggar River. There are 11 excavation mounds there, numbered RGR1 to RGR11. The mounds RGR1 through RGR6 at Rakhigarhi, which has a total size of 550 hectares, are used as homes. In Rakhigarhi, work is now being done on the Indus Valley Civilization Museum. In addition, Rakhigarhi is 60 kilometres from the Haryana Rural Antique Museum. The lack of adequate protection for the site, according to the research, exposes it to several hazards of loss and destruction, including soil erosion, illicit sand lifting, artefact theft, illegal sale, and encroachment by locals.

3. RamaSethu, Rameshwaram

A group of limestone shoals known as Rama Sethu connects the Indian island of Dhanushkodi with Sri Lanka’s Mannar Island. It is also referred to as Adam’s Bridge According to legend, Rama constructed the bridge with the aid of his monkey army. While it is still only speculation, the sad fact is that

2. Taj Mahal, Agra

Tourists from all over the world visit the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, and it could be about to shut its doors forever. Yes, it is right. The spectacular monument often sees 3 to 4 million visitors enter through its doors, and this enormous amount of tourism is to blame for the structure’s demise. The maintenance staff of this mausoleum claims that a number of things, including air pollution, river pollution, and the rot of the wood supporting the building, are harming this World Heritage Site. It is anticipated that tourists won’t have more than four years to see this incredible architectural marvel.

4. The largest river island is Majuli, Assam Majuli, which is located in upper Assam, is one of India’s most diversified wildlife zones. This river island is home to many different species of birds and animals, including elephants, tigers, deer, and rabbits. Tragically, the island is getting smaller— from 483 km to 421 km—

all because of deforestation, which causes severe erosion. According to certain studies, Majuli will be gone in 15 to 20 years if things continue as they are.

the government of India’s proposed Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project poses a serious danger to the continued survival of this natural treasure.

5. Shimla Civic Center, Himachal Pradesh

The British were interested in Shimla as a possible summer retreat and built a number of colonialstyle structures that gave the town its distinctive appearance. As the years passed and the British departed India, the colonial hill town was destroyed by unplanned urbanisation due to lack of upkeep and uncontrolled expansion. One of the four Indian structures that are listed as being “at risk” by the World Monuments Fund is the Civic Center.

6. Meghalaya’s Balpakram Forest

The native Garo tribe resides in Meghalaya’s Balpakram National Park, which is in the southern region of the state. According to folklore, this is the location where the spirits of the deceased repose. This location is a haven for those who enjoy nature and photography because of the abundance of beautiful foliage and fauna.

However, the forest area is shrinking nearly daily as a result of coal mines and water dams, which in the near future will certainly pose a threat to the survival of all creatures in the area.

7. Wular Lake, Jammu & Kashmir

One of the 46 wetlands in India that have been classified as Ramsar sites is Wular Lake. It is also one of Asia’s biggest freshwater lakes. In Jammu and Kashmir, it is situated in the Bandipora district. The seasonal area of Wular Lake ranges from 30 to 189 square kilometres. The majority of locals in that area, as well

as many terrestrial birds, make their livelihood by fishing. The water body may become smaller or even disappear in the future as a result of environmental hazards such as weed infestation, animal waste contamination, hunting of migrating birds, and conversion of catchment regions into agricultural land.

8. Sunderbans, West Bengal

The mangrove environment of Sunderbans is regarded as the biggest in the world. In the Bay of Bengal, the rivers Meghna, Brahmaputra, and Ganges combine to create it. Sundarbans National Park, Sundarbans West, Sundarbans South, and Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuaries are the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites that make up this region. In the future, the entire region might be submerged under water due to both natural and human-caused factors like cyclones, sea level rise, and declining biodiversity.

9. The majestic Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan

A prominent example of a huge fortress is the Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan. In India, the Rajputs are extremely proud of it. The fort, which is a popular tourist destination, has the unusual characteristic that numerous families still reside there. The WMF has added this 12th-century

fort on its watch list because of the deteriorating condition of the fort and the addition of modern plumbing and plumbing fixtures.

10. Coral Reef, Lakshadweep

One of India’s four coral reef zones is Lakshadweep. Tourists find the place to be appealing thanks to the corals. With the exception of one platform that possesses Androth, most of the reefs in the Lakshadweep are atolls. The Lakshadweep atolls typically include Kalpeni, Kadmat, Kiltan, and Chetlat. Blast fishing, coral mining,

and altering of navigational paths are some of the dangers to its survival. In addition to these dangers, global warming also poses a threat to coral reefs.

ENGINEERING VIRTUAL BUILT

CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD.

Determined to revolutionize the AEC space with its pioneering service portfolio…

As technology continues to take different industries by storm, the construction industry has been witnessing tech advances lending a hand to its remarkable success. Technology has not only introduced ease of business but considerable innovations in the space that would alter the way the industry performs in the next 10 years. With the world syncing with new-age technologies, the business landscape also acknowledges the importance of their adoption across the construction industry.

Where many business ventures are mushrooming to mark their presence in the industry the Engineering Virtual Built Consultants Pvt. Ltd. aka ENG VB has been creating substantial value for the industry with its well-curated solutions focused on design, construction, and operation management processes. Their business model is a virtual construction platform that is directed to allow architects, design consultants, contractors, and clients to increase their visibility as well as productivity while working on any particular design and coordination of any special project.

ENG VB is the brainchild of Mr. Ahmed Rumane & Mr. Zeeshan Mubasshir who have been serial entrepreneurs. Mr. Ahmed Rumane is the first person in India who successfully completed the COBie As-Designed course under the University of Florida. COBie is basically the Construction Operations Building Information Exchange is a United States-originated specification relating to managed asset information including space and equipment. It is closely associated with building information modeling approaches to design, construction, and management of built assets.

After successfully running consulting firms as directors for about a decade, the duo decided to come together & establish ENG VB as a private limited company in 2022. Now in the organization by heading a team of seasoned engineers and a support teams in multiple domains they are today scaling the ladder of success & achieving new milestones.

Today, as a digital twin, BIM & MEP design consultancy company, has been standing shoulder-to-shoulder in this competitive industry. At present, it is headquartered in Navi Mumbai with branches in Mumbai & Middle East. As we got a chance to converse with the duo of founders, we happened to touch on various aspects of their venture that left us amazed for sure. We sincerely hope our global aficionados would find their success story equally fascinating as they come across some invaluable insights in this read !

An intro

One of the prime virtual-built Design companies, ENG VB is trying to develop integrated virtual construction models that enable clients, contractors, architects, and consultants to virtually envision the project both before and during construction. The directors and colleagues have decades of collective experience working on more than 400 projects as a group teamwWW, achieving customer satisfaction, dependability, and consistency in the caliber of the deliverables. With more than 65 team members and more than 100 active projects, ENG VB offers value engineering to the design services and delivers projects on schedule with quality & uniqueness.

Ahmed Rumane Director

Be it the associates or the engineers, they offer MEP design, spatial coordination, 3D BIM modeling (MEP, Architecture & Structure) for construction & facility management, integrated simulation studies, and visualization services. They are highly educated in local and international standards allowing them to provide ENG VB with a competitive advantage.

When it comes to mission and vision statements, creating a 360-degree integrated virtual construction world for everyone across the AEC industry while empowering the engineering space to improve beyond one’s imagination. Persistently, team ENG VB is making growth by syncing with these statements in leaps and bounds.

Zeeshan Mubasshir Director

Evaluating impact

Despite being a start-up, ENG VB has managed to change with the times. In 2022, it enabled them to experience extraordinary growth. In barely 7 months, the business has successfully secured orders totaling more than 15 crores. Its USP of Virtual Construction Design assists large corporate clients in a variety of ways when it comes to completing challenging projects and securing recurrent business.

In a short period of time, ENG VB has established itself as one of the best companies in the AEC sector for producing thorough constructional designs that are dependable, cutting-edge, affordable, respected, and trusted. They have committed under design services of over 20 million square feet of residential, commercial, health care, and industrial projects. They have also offered our skills to build the nation’s sophisticated infrastructure.

Additionally, in the company, R&D contributes to the development of new potential for technological improvement, betterment of Project Coordination and commercial expansion. R&D plays a significant role in its organization in streamlining the system, reducing errors, and improving the process.

The differentiating factors

Not one but many traits allow ENG VB to stand out in the market such as-

• It defines its standards in engineering & builds customized designs.

• It makes unique, creative & advanced designs.

• It believes in engineering & connecting every engineer with the organization.

• It connects people from every industry through its social media.

• It makes a distinguishing mark through hard work, grit and dedication.

‘Stewardship’ cultivating a vibrant work culture

For both the co-founders, a quote from Ronald Reagan speaks the most, “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” And to keep in touch with this saying, they are always into acting strategically, gathering, organizing, and putting ideas into practice, sharing knowledge, and building platforms. Improving the values, dependability, honesty, and trust in the work culture. Fostering a better working and learning environment through teamwork has always been under their radar.

Maintaining engineering ethics is required at ENG VB. They are doing well on every level, from developing dependable, trustworthy, modern, and efficient designs to achieving work-life balance. By giving everyone the equal opportunity and treating everyone with respect and decency, they cooperate. They value the ideas, creativity, and concepts that engineers contribute to the development of our company. Here, ENG VB not only discusses culture but also incorporates it into daily life.

Milestones and accomplishments so far

ENG VB has come a long way in terms of success. A few of the worthy accolades include the following mentions-

• Successfully executed the MEP consultancy Services on 70 lakh square feet of BUA for BDD Redevelopment by MHADA

• It has delivered the Virtual Construction Design package for 12 lakh square feet of BUA for M/s. Vikas Developers in Kalyan

• ENG VB has been awarded prestigious Projects from top ‘bigwigs’ of India like Reliance, Tata, Shapoorji, Lodha Developers, Chandak Group, Arihant Group, Dorch India, etc.

• Over 15 Crore of Order booking in just 7 months from July 2022 to Jan 2023.

• It has developed the team strength from 25 to 65 employees in the last 7 months.

• Expanded boundaries of design consultancy to big commercials, warehouses & industrial projects.

The future endeavors

When questioned to share their future roadmap for the growth of the company, the leaders responded, “We are well recognized and utilized in the Indian AEC sector. We now have plans to engage with clients outside of India in the UK, the Middle East, and the US to create an infrastructure that is more effective and sustainable. Plans for market expansion on a global scale. Soon, we will be establishing a global, powerful network in the AEC sector.”

The signing-off note

Before putting an end to the conversation, the co-founders shared the words to be conveyed to the readers, “Develop trust via your job and with your staff. Always be open to learning new things, assimilating them, and sharing them with others. Organize your entrepreneurial path into learning, earning, and giving categories. We at ENG VB are becoming a leader in the field of virtual-built construction. The addition of millions of square feet of BUA to our inventory demonstrates the value we uphold via our work, the confidence we have earned from our customers, and the effectiveness we demand from our workers. We’re glad to have you and encourage you to come to see our headquarters and the work we’re doing. Through our efficient method of operation, we are dedicated to providing 100% client satisfaction.”

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All about Halloween-when and why It is celebrated

One of the most eagerly awaited holidays in the west is Halloween, particularly among Christians. In addition to dressing up in spooky attire, trickor-treating, attending costume parties, watching scary movies, and carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns are some of the enjoyable activities that people engage in.

Halloween is a singular tradition that is enthusiastically observed by both adults and children alike and is full of excitement and horror. However, why is Halloween observed, and why only on October 31?

Halloween has a long history, which most people are unaware of. It’s not merely for entertainment purposes. On that topic, we present to you this thorough article on Halloween, its history, significance, and customs.

What Does Halloween Mean?

Modern English name Halloween first appeared in Medieval Christianity. The word hallow derives from Middle and Old English roots that mean holy. It can also be used as a saint as a noun. All Hallows Eve, the Christian holiday we now know as All Saints Day, was the day before All Hallows Eve, when an evening mass was celebrated. The three-word terms were eventually turned into Halloween.

Why is Halloween Celebrated?

Halloween is a more than a thousand-year-old Christian religious tradition. Although it started as a tradition to honour the night before All Hallows’ Day, or All Saints’ Day, on November 1, it has since become increasingly secular.

In Christianity, All Saints’ Day, Halloween, and All Souls’ Day (2 November) are all a part of the Allhallowtide season. It is devoted to remembering all the deceased, including saints and martyrs.

Samhain and other Celtic harvest celebrations have inspired some Halloween traditions as well (held on November 1). On this day, it was said, the souls of the deceased made their way back to the world of the living. To fend off the spirits, people donned costumes and built bonfires. Halloween’s association with ghosts, witches, and other bad creatures stems from this.

What Happens on Halloween?

Halloween, which is still widely celebrated in America today, almost never made it over the Atlantic. The Puritans refrained from celebrating the feast because of its pagan origins. The American colonial Halloween celebrations that did occur included large public gatherings when ghost stories, music, dancing, and singing were all performed.

The holiday did not become ingrained in the national spirit until the second half of the 19th century, when Irish and Scottish immigrants started to immigrate to America in greater numbers. The large number of (candy-loving, costume-wearing) people in North America are considered to have observed Halloween by the early 20th century.

Halloween customs are still developing today. Some people dress up their cars in frightening tailgate fashion for community trick-or-treat events, which are frequently organised in school or church parking lots. This is an

alternative to trick-or-treating throughout the neighbourhood. In response to a popular campaign to shift Halloween, National Trick-or-Treat Day was established on the final Saturday in October in 2019. However, Halloween continues to be observed on October 31, and local organisers determine whether and how towns will observe the new National Trickor-Treat Day.

Halloween is undoubtedly the world’s most enjoyable holiday. Every year on October 31, both adults and kids joyfully participate in numerous Halloween rituals. Following is a list of some of them:

• Making Pumpkin Jack-O’-Lanterns

• Donning Frightful Costumes

• Going Trick or Treat

• Candle Care and Lighting Bonfires

• “Apple bob”

• Consuming a Lot of Candy

• Visiting spooky locations

• Playing Jokes

• Watching horror films

Halloween Activities Throughout History

As the Celts practised polytheism, the early pagan feast of Samhain included a great deal of ritualistic activities to establish a connection with spirits. Although little is known about these festivities, many people think the Celts celebrated by dressing up (granted, costumes were probably as primitive as animal hides), participating in special feasts, and creating lanterns by hollowing out gourds (thus the origin of jack-o’lanterns). The fundamental customs of the holiday have persisted in popular culture year after year, simply evolving and becoming more contemporary as Christianity has grown and the event’s pagan overtones have become less significant. More cheerful sports and joy replaced the ancient

mysterious practices. For example, the scary and serious idea of connecting to the dead was replaced with the more light-hearted idea of telling the future. For instance, “bob for apples” became a common game on All Hallows’ Eve and was used as a type of fate telling. The guy—er, apple— that the woman eventually bit into was thought to represent her future husband. Apples were chosen to stand in for all of a woman’s potential suitors. In fact, young women had a great—though somewhat superstitious—opportunity to meet men around Halloween in the 19th century.

Another popular All Hallows Eve tradition was mirror gazing, in which individuals looked into mirrors in an effort to see their future selves. There are also suggestions that gifts resembling fortune cookies were given out in earlier times. After being scribbled on sheets of paper in milk, the letters were folded and placed inside of walnut shells. After the shells were heated over a fire, giving the milk the perfect colour of brown, the messages would appear miraculously on the recipient’s paper.

Why is Halloween on the 31st of October?

The Celts, who inhabited what is now mostly northern France, the United Kingdom, and Ireland 2,000 years ago, held the view that the line separating this season’s summer and winter was hazy on the night that marked the transition. It later became a convenient time for the festival because the Celts celebrated their new year on November 1. They thought that during the night of October 31, the ghosts of the deceased returned to the world.

Why are pumpkins carved on Halloween?

Turnips were traditionally carved on Halloween because of the legend of Stingy Jack, who is said to have caught the Devil and only let him go on the condition that he would never go to hell. When Irish immigrants brought the concept to America, they began substituting pumpkins for turnips.

Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating history

A lot of people were rumoured to go door to door dressed as saints and perform hymns or poetry. As a delicacy resembling biscuits, “soul cakes,” kids would also knock on doors and ask for them. Technical note: Soul cakes were originally served on November 2 as part of the All Souls’ Day holiday (yeah, there’s a third holiday after Halloween and All Saints’ Day!), but when trick-or-treating took hold, they gradually migrated to Halloween night. In the early to mid-1900s, families would give treats to kids in the hopes that they would be resistant to any holiday pranks, which is when the candy-grabbing concept also became popular in the U.S.

The costumes also underwent evolution. The practice of dressing up in spooky attire to scare unaware neighbours may have started out as sincere honours to saints, but it is likely that it eventually lost popularity. This is when teenage Scots and Irish pranksters came up with the idea. And just like that, Halloween costumes became terrifying, eerie, amusing, and imaginative all at the same time, all thanks to these neighbourhood thugs.

GVFL PREPS UP TO MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT ON THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

GVFL, formerly known as Gujarat Venture Finance Limited, is the pioneer of venture capital in India. Founded in 1990 at the initiative of the World Bank and managed by an independent and autonomous board, GVFL ushered in the dawn of venture capital in India. Over the past three decades, Ahmedabad-based GVFL has supported several ventures working on cutting-edge technology as well as encouraged entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.

GVFL has carved out a niche for itself by making marquee investments in early-stage to growth-stage startups and companies across sectors through various funds. GVFL has raised eight venture capital funds that have supported close to 100 companies.

Leveraging on decades of full investment lifecycle experience in startup investing, GVFL launched its 9th Fund - GVFL Emerging Enterprises Fund in June 2022. This Fund looks to invest in early to growth-stage, tech-enabled, sector-agnostic and asset-light startups and MSMEs with a ticket size of Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 20 crore. GVFL had invested Rs. 50 crore in seven early-stage companies in 2022. It was the first institutional investor in four of the seven companies, reflecting its commitment to supporting new and exciting business ideas.

GVFL’s most recent investment was in the country’s fastest-growing K-12 (kindergarten to 12th) pedagogy company Saarthi Pedagogy. The Ahmedabad-based B2B EdTech startup currently covers 1,500 schools across India and has onboarded two lakh students. GVFL’s investment will help it expand its reach to over 5,000 schools and onboard 8 lakh students.

In its endeavour to make a bigger contribution to the startup ecosystem, GVFL has chalked out plans to scale up its investments and plans to invest around Rs. 100 crore in 2023 in a wide variety of startups. GVFL is also set to launch “GVFL Prarambh Fund” – a Seed Stage Fund with a target corpus of Rs. 200 crore. The Fund will invest Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 2 crore in seed-stage, early-stage, proof of concept, or product prototype-ready startups. The fund will invest in startups and MSMEs in EdTech, D2C, HealthTech, Agritech, BioTech, Software as a Service (SaaS), DeepTech, AI & ML and Consumer brands.

Kamal Bansal Managing Director

For the Seed Fund, GVFL will raise Rs. 100 crore from various Institutions, Family Offices and HNIs in addition to investment of Rs. 100 crore from the Government of Gujarat, which has committed Rs. 1,000 for the next five years for Venture Capital investments in sectoragnostic tech startups in Gujarat.

A unique feature of GVFL’s approach has been its broad-spectrum support to its funded entities which ranges from strategic direction to governance support. Some of the ventures GVFL has invested from previous Fund include Clientjoy, Ecotrail Personal Care, Optimised Electrotech, Sequretek, Petpooja, Qarmatek and India INX, etc.

The conventional wisdom about investing has mostly changed over the past year, but one thing hasn’t: The finest value stocks on Wall Street are still a popular choice for long-term investors. And that’s probably going to continue as 2023 approaches. The S&P 500 is in a bear market and has lost almost 17% so far this year. Markets for energy are being disrupted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Furthermore, substantial changes in interest-rate policy continue to undermine investment methods that have been successful for a number of years.

But investing has this drawback. Thinking beyond the obvious chances and using a holistic approach that will produce results in even the most difficult settings are crucial if you want to advance in life. This entails looking beyond the formerly popular growth investments to value stocks that, despite recent turbulence, still have long-term upside.

5TopStocks

to buy before 2023

Companies with strong balance sheets that consistently return cash to shareholders through dividend payments rather than making aggressive investments in business expansion make up the less-flashy value stocks. Here are the top five value stocks to purchase right now in light of that. The stocks included here all have above-market dividend yields and are trading at significantly lower share prices or at significantly lower valuations than they were at the beginning of the year. As we get ready for the new year, it would be wise to take a closer look at the high-quality value investments of this type.

1. Occidental Petroleum Stock

According to MarketSmith analysis, the Warren Buffett stock is now in a buy zone after earlier crossing the 72.14 buy threshold from a cup-and-handle base. The shares are trading substantially above their 200-day moving average and above their 50-day line, both bullish indicators.

The relative strength line is also close to highs, which strengthens the positive picture. This contrasts the performance of a stock with the S&P 500. The stock has increased by around 133% so far this year, far outpacing the general stock market.

Even if price performance is exceptional, earnings are also rising. The stock now has an EPS Rating of 81, and the company revealed last week that earnings increased by 18% in the most recent quarter. The oil producer also revealed that while output was largely flat in the third quarter, it returned over $2 billion to investors. OXY said that thus far in 2022, it had given $2.6 billion in dividends to its stockholders. In the third quarter, Occidental Petroleum reported capital expenditures of $1.1 billion and output of 1.18 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, an increase of less than 1% from Q3 2021.

Warren Buffett is a big Occidental lover. According to SEC filings, his company Berkshire Hathaway has grown its OXY investment to 20.9%, with warrants that could increase the stake to more than 25% of outstanding shares. This comes after Berkshire was given permission on August 19 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to acquire up to 50%

of the energy giant. Given Berkshire Hathaway’s value-driven DNA, though, it “could require a huge decrease in oil prices to motivate an acquisition of that scale,” according to a Wall Street Journal story.

Occidental Petroleum, situated in Houston, is one of the top S&P 500 performers, and oil and gas companies have routinely outperformed the 2022 market. Fuel costs have increased as a result of inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, which has benefited the economy. However, since reaching a high in June, crude oil prices have fallen sharply, with a recent low of $85 per barrel.

The company’s main operations in oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas have not yet been affected. The heavyweight, on the other hand, has a petrochemicals division that has had trouble ever since the collapse of home sales.

One of the top three suppliers is the branch of Oxychem that manufactures PVC pipe. This chlorinated hydrocarbon is manufactured from salt and natural gas, and it is used in plumbing.

2. Teladoc Health

This year, the stock price of Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) fell 63%. With two-billion-dollar non-cash goodwill impairment charges, the pioneer in telemedicine let investors down. Investors’ worries about the business’s lack of profitability increased as a result.

However, Teladoc may have passed through its most challenging period. Teladoc’s net loss decreased in the third quarter. Revenue and customer visits increased by double digits. Additionally, Teladoc reported that the average deal size today is around 50% larger than it was a year ago. Companies hampered by the current economic climate and coronavirus disruptions have taken longer than anticipated to complete their Teladoc initiatives. These problems are transitory. Teladoc can have a noticeable recovery when things get better. As of right now, the business has succeeded in growing the number of American members.

3.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

One of the year’s top stock market performers is Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX). The shares have increased 38%. Vertex, however, might only be getting warmed up. That’s because the business is going through a significant shift right now. The biotech company already holds a commanding position in the cystic fibrosis (CF) therapy industry. Each year, the CF portfolio generates billions of dollars in sales and profit. However, Vertex is set to diversify into yet another important therapeutic field.

Regulators in the US, EU, and UK will get the beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease candidate that Vertex and partner CRISPR Therapeutics are filing this month. The product could launch soon if everything goes according to plan. Vertex therefore faces a clear catalyst.

4.

General Motors

After dropping below a cup-with-handle base optimum entry point of 40.20, MarketSmith research reveals that GM stock is now barely below the purchase zone. Even if a large portion of the base formed below the crucial 50-day moving average, the GM stock is once again above it. Around the 200-day line, GM precisely constructed the handle. After taking a recent drop, the RS line is now moving forward once more. However, it is down from year highs.

Earnings growth and stock market success are roughly parallel. Despite recent gains, the stock still needs to recover its losses from the year before. In the most recent quarter, General Motors ended a four-quarter streak of dropping earnings. Earnings at GM increased by 48% to $2.25 per share, exceeding analyst expectations. Although revenue increased by 56% to $41.889 billion, it fell short of Wall Street projections.

General Motors still expects full-year EPS of $6.50 to $7.50 despite the significant Q3 beat. Continued expectations include automotive free cash flow of $7 billion to $9 billion and wholesale volumes that are 25% to 30% higher. GM’s full-year profits per share are now projected by Wall Street to be $7.10,

up 0.4%. The stock has recently seen large-scale purchases, as seen by its B- Accumulation/Distribution Rating. Funds hold a total of 48% of its stock.

The N, which stands for New Products, is an important component of the CAN SLIM formula that GM is pursuing. By 2035, GM has stated that it intends to gradually stop selling ICE light vehicles. According to CEO Mary Barra’s latest letter to shareholders, GM will talk about the “rapid scaling of our EV portfolio” at an investor day on Nov. 17. An EV ramp is essential for General Motors as it competes with Tesla (TSLA).

Through 2024, GM plans to sell 400,000 electric vehicles in North America. However, its expensive new Hummer and Lyriq EV vehicles sold fewer than 500 units combined last quarter, with the majority of its EV sales coming from an older but updated Chevrolet Bolt model. The car manufacturer wants to roughly 60% expand Bolt EV output the next year.

The first all-electric Silverado truck, Blazer SUV, and Equinox SUV crossover will all go on sale in 2023 under GM’s Chevrolet brand, which is renowned for its affordability. The auto industry’s expectations are closely watched, along with earnings. Due to rising interest rates and growing recessionary fears, investors and industry observers are on the lookout for any indications of lower demand. Demand is still robust, according to GM CEO Mary Barra, who echoed past assertions made by GM and Ford management.

5. Moldtek Packaging

In terms of rigid plastic packaging, the business dominates the Indian market. It creates containers for food, paint, lubricants, and other items that are injection moulded. ITC, HUL, Asian Paints, Nestle, Britannia, and other notable companies are among the company’s major clients. This month, Vertex and partner CRISPR Therapeutics are submitting their potential treatment for the blood disorders beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease to regulators in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The product may launch soon if everything goes according to plan. Thus, Vertex will soon experience a definite catalyst. By the start of the financial year 2024, the company will expand its Daman facility by building a second one to meet the expanding food and FMCG demand in the Western region.

The Sultanpur, India, facility that will produce IBM products as well as injection-blow-molded pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and over-the-counter (OTC) goods will be operating at the same time. In addition, its pilot facility will begin operating in September–October 2023 to make over-the-counter (OTC) products. A significant order for the OTC product has already been placed with the company by an FMCG company.

REFRESHING THE SOFTWARE ARENA WITH MODERN TECH

Business Connect is renowned for its remarkable monthly editions centric on some outperforming ventures in the business world. And here again, we are back with our exclusive edition of the month, which is a collection of the growth trajectory of remarkable organizations. For the exclusive cover, our team chose to share the impeccable tale of KST INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED, Chennai the company which is setting some high standards in the Software Development arena.

Our editorial team had an interesting and joyful session with the leadership panel of the company where the Directors of the company, Mr. S.THIRUPPATHI & Mrs. G.KOWSALYA shared some lesser-known facts about the venture and also spilled the beans on their entrepreneurial journey so far. We truly hope and desire that this fascinating read will add some extra value to the lives of our global readership panel and will encourage them to chase their dreams.

THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY

KST INFOTECH Pvt. Ltd. was initially started as a firm in the year of 2009 by S. Thiruppathi. In the year of 2013, KST was incorporated as a company under ROC. Born in an agriculture family from Theni district, and done his Master’s in Computer Applications from Kalasalingam College of Engineering, Krishnankoil. Though his journey in job hunting was not so cheerful, pushed him to join mid-sized firms and companies. With his strong abilities in core technical knowledge helped him to be an entrepreneur.

G. Kowsalya Director Director

S. Thiruppathi

Initially, it was not a smooth road during the journey as a startup, and huge challenges in terms of new accusations, resources, and investments but his strong knowledge and understanding of the needs of his clients helped him to convert a Firm into a Private Limited Company adding G. Kowsalya, as his Partner, who had done her M.Com graduate and served over 12 years in financial & health products. When it comes to marketing approach, he believes in his competencies, where every order that we achieved or executed through client referrals and after-sales.

He further adds, “As a company, we both believe in quality manpower and empowering everyone’s skill set. There are constant training programs like client interaction, NLP and general personality development. Currently, the company has a 12 member team that handle clients like Tamilnadu Police, CRPF, CBI, RPF, BSF, CISF, Brakes India, Wheels India, Renault Nissan, RR Donnelley & Sify Technologies and so on. We have launched a couple of Mobile Apps like Kavalar Angadi for Tamilnadu Police and a similar App KPKB GC AVADI for CRPF. Also the company focuses on Women employees, to give them a better environment & life to acquire their knowledge and expertise in the domain. Presently most of our developments are based on Dot Net, Node Js, React Js & Flutter and if we are given the opportunity, we wouldn’t mind sourcing any technical resource based on the client’s requirement.”

Gulshan| Business Connect

Best BIKE RIDE

Destinations in India

India is a huge country with a variety of landscapes and climates. Which means that there are plenty of great bike ride destinations in the country. From the beaches of Goa to the forests of Kerala, here are top India’s best bike ride destinations!

01 - Leh-Ladakh Bike Trip

The Leh-Ladakh bike trip is an epic adventure that will leave you feeling satisfied and inspired. The winding roads through the landscape of Ladakh offer some of the best biking in the world, and you’ll be able to see some of India’s most stunning scenery on your way.

The route begins in Leh, a beautiful city perched atop a hill overlooking the Ladakh Range. From here you’ll head out into the remote villages of Ladakh, passing through rolling farmland and rugged mountains. Along the way you’ll see spectacular lakes, snow-capped peaks, and pristine valleys.

In Ladakh you’ll also find some of India’s most welcoming people. The locals are friendly and welcoming, and they will be happy to show you around their beautiful country. The Leh-Ladakh bike trip is an amazing experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression on your mind.

02 - Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh Bike Trip

The Spiti Valley is located in the high Himalayas and is one of India’s most popular bike ride destinations. The valley is filled with spectacular snow-capped peaks, rushing rivers, and secluded villages. The scenery is so beautiful that it’s easy to forget you’re riding a bike!

Himachal Pradesh is a picturesque state located in the north-eastern corner of India. The state is famous for its mountain ranges, therapeutic hot springs, and dramatic landscapes. Several popular bike ride destinations include Kinnaur National Park, Rajaji National Park, and Chandigarh.

03 - Western Arunachal Pradesh Bike Trip

If you’re looking for a bike ride that will take your breath away, Western Arunachal Pradesh is the destination for you. This remote region is filled with rugged mountain ranges, pristine lakes, and elephant-filled forests. There are numerous off-the-beaten-path bike trails to explore here, so make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks. If you’re interested in camping or staying in homestays while on your trip, be sure to check out the Western Arunachal Pradesh Bike Trip Forum for more information.

04 - Kolli Hills in Tamil Nadu

Kolli Hills is a hill station located in the Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu, India. The hills are situated about 80 km from Chennai. The hills offer good views of the surrounding countryside and the Bay of Bengal. Kolli Hills is a tourist destination that attracts visitors for its natural beauty and pleasant climate.

The hills are dotted with tea gardens, coffee plantations, and agro-industrial units. There are several churches and monasteries scattered around the hills, making it a religious destination as well. The best time to visit Kolli Hills is during the monsoon months from July to September.

05 - Kerala Bike Trip

Kerala, a state located in southwestern India, is known for its backwaters and lush green landscapes. With narrow roads, winding canals and dense forests, Kerala is the perfect destination for a bike ride. Here are the best bike ride destinations in Kerala:

1. Alappuzha - Alappuzha is a coastal town in Kerala that is known for its backwaters and beaches. It is a popular tourist destination, and there are plenty of cycling routes that take you through the town and along the coast.

2. Kochi - Kochi is the capital of Kerala and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. It has an impressive waterfront promenade with plenty of shopping opportunities, as well as many cycle routes that take you around the city.

3. Malabar Coast - The Malabar Coast is an area of Kerala that stretches from Kannur to Kozhikode. It is home to pristine beaches and coastal villages, making it an ideal place to cycle. There are also several long-distance cycling routes that take you through this scenic region.

06 - Darjeeling to Sikkim Bike Trip

If you’re looking for a bike ride that will take you through some of the most stunning scenery in India, look no further than the Darjeeling-Sikkim Bike Trip. This journey begins in Darjeeling, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its tea plantations and rolling hills, and ends in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Along the way you’ll pass through charming villages and explore

rain forested valleys, all while taking in breath-taking views of mountains and glaciers. If you’re up for a challenge, consider tackling this trip in its entirety – it’s estimated to take around 30 days to complete!

07 - Jaipur to Jaisalmer Bike Trip

If you’re looking for a bike ride that will take you through some of the most stunning scenery in India, the Jaipur to Jaisalmer bike trip is an excellent option. Starting in the city of Jaipur, you’ll travel through some of the most lavish and historic districts in Rajasthan before reaching the amazing city of Jaisalmer. Along the way, you’ll pass by lakes, palaces, and beautiful temples, all while enjoying some of the best views in India. If you’re looking for a truly unique bike ride experience, the Jaipur to Jaisalmer bike trip is definitely worth considering.

08 - Bangalore to Munnar Bike Trip

If you’re looking for a bike ride with some stunning views, then the Bangalore to Munnar bike trip is perfect for you. This route takes you through the scenic back roads of Karnataka and Kerala, passing by some of India’s most beautiful lakes. The best part? You can do the entire trip in just four days!

09 - Guwahati to Tawang Bike Trip

If you’re looking for a scenic route to explore India, the Guwahati to Tawang Bike Trip is a great option. The ride takes you through varied landscapes and villages, with incredible views of the Brahmaputra River along the way. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to stop and explore the local culture and cuisine. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can even try taking on the challenge of cycling from Guwahati to Leh in Ladakh – a journey that takes around five days!

Leaf Craft Pvt. Ltd.

Boosting the client’s build with the unrivaled code base

Here comes the company that has been building over 400+ functionalities in one’s code that allowed the team to get accelerated outcomes. Not only do they just build, but also correct the wrong traces left. Harnessing robust code structures, Leaf Craft is able to build products at surprisingly low-cost with high efficiency. Unlike the peer service companies that started from scratch or picked frameworks, they have already developed over 70% of products that are built for different types of use cases. The difference has been observed to be 30% only ranging from product to product. To cover the length and breadth of the company, we arranged a tete-a-tete with the company’s CEO- Khoushik Ananth who enlightened us on the company’s overall business model. Let’s see what he unveiled about Leaf Craft in the exclusive conversation-

The preface

Leaf Craft has been known to create tailor-made software implementation plans for SMEs and enterprise-level corporations. The company prides itself on seeing the job through from start to finish as they move from an idea to execution. Owing to necessary maintenance and support, the final rollout is an uncompromised product. Based on their invaluable experience in varied industries, they allow everyone to build the best in class digital products helping them to get an edge over their competitors. In order to create a product that is efficient and has been prioritized as per timeline, budget, and most urgent needs while always keeping the client in the loop in terms of product development.

In the present era, when everyone has been looking to build their ideas and be in the market. Leaf Craft is dedicated to building things aiming to accelerate the builds as the main priority with customers. With fewer delivery timelines and swift building approaches, they are building products robustly. Partnering and collaborating with customers on such ideas that seek partnerships and equity sharing is also under their service umbrella.

Changing issues into opportunities

Covid-19 posed serious challenges to the survival of each business venture. Leaf Craft also faced intense challenges in the curation of developing health-assisting apps to address issues of the statements thriving in society. Numerous No code and Low code solutions assisted groups and organizations in addressing particular problems, but they also introduced holes in process management. The original concept of Leaf Craft was to speed up the development process while maintaining a standard degree of product robustness. They have created internal products in a variety of industries, including health, SaaS, and finance, and little and no code. The goal is to help startups and individuals with technology from 0 to 10. They firmly think of Time as well as Product Cost. Obviously, when the time is shortened, the cost is reduced.

The founder’s differentiation

As the founder, Khoushik Ananth has been part of IIIT Hyderabad which always pushed him forward to work and pull in likeminded people. Facilitating peer-to-peer team development, everyone ensures a lot of encouragement to each other that enables swift learning and compassion. What is even more important is to build a team on peer-to-peer references. Similarly, during the covid-19 crisis, they acknowledged the problem gaps like rapid building and POC that made a huge difference to everyone. There are numerous key factors that allow identifying the above problems and bringing in reasonable solutions without disturbing the existing flow of development.

“As things are ever-evolving, we do the same with our code base to get going. We understand the client’s needs and the space where things are going out in the market. Building on MSP(Minimum support price) would be our ideal way to Go! With ever-changing clients and tech, we have an update process to keep our code bases up to date,” claims Khoushik.

Inclusive Project Management

For ensuring the best-in-class project management facility, they are assigning a product manager that ensures follow-up on the clients regarding the design, development, change and adoption. Analyzing the time expenditure and money spent in the building process, they ensure to establish an inclusive project management process. Moreover, the most considerable and significant aspect of building quality products is a well-established pipeline that facilitates better functioning. From building products with well-tested and already production-utilized and ready code modules, they have always managed to stay ahead of the curve so far.

“We cater to the individuals, small businesses, and medium businesses looking for SaaS products to drive their needs. We are currently associated with Bring your own belly (BYOB), Instonomy & P2E Pro. Faith comes from the Delivery of the product and support and we succeed in doing these things right,” remarked Khoushik regarding his inclusive project management.

R&D implementation

R&D is not just a mere formal process but a key factor to keep up to date on the codebase for seamless workflow at the company. Their exemplary outstanding work on the applications and products that ease product development for customers and internal staff. R&D has become necessary to improve the provision for customers. It should also enable ease to the company’s team and help them experience effortlessness in the process of holistic growth.

From networking to tech utilization, they have been taking major steps to create the distinction with the R & D process, addressing the problem statements. They have worked in the past to provide the end customers with different sorts of examples and perceptions towards product building. Till now, they have been blessed to be with inbound calls for making a better product line.

Achievements and accolades

Since its inception, the company has been known to build applications to assist clients to build their product ideas with one click approach only. They have been looking forward to building next-generation applications/ proof of concept for the end customers in the coming years. So far, they have successfully built 450+ code modules delivering 3 projects in less than a year with an accelerated code base pipeline. Also, Leaf Craft has built 4 shelf products that grabbed eyeballs across the industry. Assisting more and more customers to build accelerated pipelines in more affordable packages, it has become one of the promising companies in its niche market.

Words to convey…

“Products are very specific in nature and the team’s understanding of the products is based on in-depth study. Well, we have our own understanding of our thought process in comprehending things surrounding us from requirements to features and user stories. Sometimes, you’re just on the Idea Verse of a building. So, there you need a bunch of people who can diversify thinking and contemplation. Team building becomes an essential pillar to be laid down. Yet comes another one, bringing everyone onto the same page. This becomes organizational goals to be acknowledged by the team. Having sorted all these, bringing product in time is enabled by good planning, having tons of people won’t accelerate builds. Sticking to what has been planned is a good dream come true. So far so good. Now the hurdle of the millennium go to market, “try it out” that’s a big ask from users making the best use of timing when do you ask? All these pass through and you see acceptance. Maintaining trust is what companies thrive for.”

- Khoushik Ananth, the CEO

Voyage Towards Hiring in India

Many countries are well known to possess talented and skilled workforce. However, attracting the right talent has always been a challenge, and if those resources are to be hired from foreign lands, it becomes an employment nightmare for the employer. Work permits, payroll and administrative compliance for expats become deterrents in employing the best skilled human resources. In such a scenario, engaging an Employer of Record (EOR) in another country can be a game changer and the best way forward.

Planning to hire Tech workforce? Well, look no further as SpeedMart® TechHire provides the solution to this complex problem by getting the right skilled Tech employees on a Work-fromHome full-time employment in India for you.

Under the stewardship of Aasheesh Verma, CEO of the company, SpeedMart® TechHire provides comprehensive recruitment and employee management services to foreign based companies and startups.

Aasheesh, an engineer and an MBA by education, has spent over 25 years in the corporate world, bulk of which in the telecom sector. He has served as the COO of Tata Teleservices Ltd. and MTS India, earlier as Country Manager of a US based satellite services company, InterPacket Inc. Aasheesh is also on the board of some Tech companies in India, including a listed one.

Aasheesh Verma CEO & Partner

wherein it recruits and manages tech and other professionals in India for foreign partner clients.

For startups headquartered internationally, SpeedMart® TechHire specializes in hiring tech resources on a work-fromhome basis. It hires the best-in-class skilled engineers for fulltime positions on an EOR model managing their payroll and HR compliances, including tax, Provident Fund, Health and Accident insurance.

The advantages of on-boarding mid to long-term technical resources for startups is that their tech related challenges are addressed without hiccups. The startups can focus on their

Company at a Glance

Established in 2017, SpeedMart® TechHire helps overseas companies to establish verticals in India, through bespoke strategic and technology consulting. It provides EOR services

core business of tech development without worrying about regulatory and HR compliances.

Hiring in India with SpeedMart®TechHire has several benefits which include:

• Access to a talent pool of more than 8000 available profiles with varying skill sets and experience.

• Finding the ideal skilled match for the client’s requirement for mid to senior-level resources.

• Speedy, transparent and highly intense recruitment with high acceptance rates

• Seamless payroll, leave management, HR, and local regulatory compliance.

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The Beginning

Sometime in the middle of 2021, Aasheesh his partners were consulting a foreign startup looking to setup shop in India. They needed assistance in starting their business in India. Not only did they advise them on potential markets, but also helped them plan their Go-to-Market strategy and assisted them in hiring tech resources keeping in mind the HR compliance in India. At this point, they saw the enormous potential of the EOR model and their ability to take advantage of India’s abundant pool of tech-skilled people resources.

From here on began their journey with their first employee who joined in January of last year. They have since expanded exponentially in a short span of little over a year.

Company’s Expertise

• Hire tech talent for remote working in India - This is done by co-creating the JD with the client followed by advertisements on various platforms. A detailed skill assessment is done before shortlisting through various pre-employment test screenings. The technologies and tools specialization for recruitment are Core Java, Springboot, Angular, REACT, REACT Native, Typescript, AWS cloud, Java Kotlin, RabbitMQ, NodeJS, Bootstrap, Git, Docker, etc.

• HR management and employee engagement makes onboarding & offboarding, payroll management, health and accident insurance processing seamless.

• Regulatory compliance- Provident fund (EPF), tax deduction at source (TDS), contracted legal counsel, chartered accountant & HR consultant on-board.

Ensuring Quality Recruitment

The organization ensures transparency during all steps of recruitment. They enter into an employment contract instead of a job offer which ensures > 75% acceptance rate.

The USPs

Since it relieves businesses of the burden of the hiring procedure and of complying with local government laws for human resources, SpeedMart® TechHire’s integrated approach to recruiting and payroll administration is innovative and well-liked by its clients.

Another significant advantage it offers is the degree of transparency it exhibits. For instance, during its rigorous hiring process, SpeedMart TechHire transparently shares candidate profiles, including candidate contact information and skill and project-specific experience. The company takes pride in providing such in-depth skill details about the shortlisted candidates.

Tech utilization space

In spite of the fact that the IT sector has experienced more than three decades of stability and growth, including the

2008 financial crisis, the pandemic that followed, and the current slowdown brought on by the conflict in Ukraine, the demand for its products continues to rise. Furthermore, because startups present the use of technology as a USP, they continue to rely heavily on it to flourish. Even traditional industries are continuing to invest in technology due to the development of AI and big data as well as the global legal environment’s constant change. Furthermore, there has been an increasing desire for technology to better take advantage of the expanding social media. Given this, an EOR partner is both a lucrative and win-win proposition for global companies.

The Team

Aasheesh leads a team of the corporate professionals hailing from different backgrounds contributing to different aspects of the company. Let’s meet his team leads-

An experienced educator, Vrinda Verma has worked at India’s top institution, The Shri Ram School for over 25 years. She is adept in people management and has strong organizational abilities and a good understanding of tech tools. She leads the recruitment, payroll and backend operations.

Stephen Cherian is a seasoned enterprise professional with over 24 years of sales, marketing & business operations experience having worked with Tata Tele, Idea Cellular, MTS & Global Tele. He specializes in business development and channel management and manages the same wings in the company.

Mayank Ahuja, a certified Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience in the fields of financial audit, financial reporting, tax and non-tax compliance. He is proficient in incorporation services, tax registration and company related compliances.

The Future Roadmap

Before signing off from the conversation, Aasheesh shares his plan for the next five years, “We are on a solid footing and plan to expand in the coming years. We plan to reach a three-digit employee count in this calendar year as we add a few more client partners, on way to tripling in the coming few years. We remain steadfast on our growth plans and would add up direct tech development as a next step to growth.”

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