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Monday, 3 February 2020

Clean India Technology Week 13-15 February 2020, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai: Four Expos Under One Roof Innovative, Smart Cleaning Solutions for a New India

January 31, 2020

February 13, 14 & 15 2020, the Indian cleaning industry will witness Asia’s leading International Expo, the 17^th Edition of Clean India Show, along with Waste Technology India, Laundrex India and Car Care Expos at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The show focuses on smart cleaning solutions for a new clean India to match the exacting expectation of the Government of India’s vision. With over 400 brands from across 20 countries and more than 15000 visitors, the road map for technology-based innovation is fast gaining traction.

The cleaning & hygiene industry has been playing an important role in meeting heightened expectations of various stakeholders driving the initiative of Clean India. The industry has been adopting and deploying technology to offer cost-effective solutions. With robotics, IOT, etc. driving the cleaning processes and with environment protection gaining importance, cleaning equipment and chemical manufacturers are gearing up to innovate eco-friendly products and solutions.

Ø Clean India Show: Clean India Expo is a harbinger for the technology driven cleaning solutions being increasingly adopted by the industry. The entire gamut of cleaning equipment, environment friendly cleaning chemicals and wash room solutions from across the world will be at display. This Expo gives a different perspective of the cleaning products market conscious about sustainability, environment responsibility, water energy conservation, chemical consumption and many more. With the introduction of new segments Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitation Pavilion this year, Clean India Show will have its first ever conference on KHS on February 15, 2020.

Ø Waste Technology India Expo: There is much value in waste and this has been proved in the last three years by the municipal bodies, private agencies and solution providers of the Waste Management Industry that came together and focused more on Technology and systems. The environmental and social gains are truly remarkable. The show will bring together experts in waste processing technology and companies showcasing present trends in handling waste.

Ø Laundrex India Expo: The only show of laundry and dry-cleaning segment in India that caters to retail, commercial, institutional and centralised laundry services dry cleaning service providers and hotel industry sourcing products. The expo also showcases current trends in linen care, dry clean and advancement in technologies which leads to efficient use of energy and water.

Ø Car Care Expo: A Car needs special care. The awareness among car owners in India on the current trends in car maintenance and detailing is gaining momentum. Car Care Expo will highlight innovative solutions for the growing number of automotive vehicles. The show brings together car care, car wash and auto detailing owners, operators, equipment and accessories manufacturers, suppliers and distributors from the local and international market, thus providing excellent business and networking opportunities.

J. P Nair, Managing Director – Virtual Info Systems says, “Like every year this year too our team has been striving to give new dimension to the most coveted, game changing event for the Cleaning Industry by bringing together not only the manufacturers and buyers but also start-ups through this platform. This show will attract visitors from varied sectors and government departments; Healthcare, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, Facility Management, Food Processing, Manufacturing Industries, Corporate Houses, Industrial Townships, Municipal Corporations, Railways, Car Care Centres, Laundries and others. It is an excellent platform for National and International suppliers of equipment, chemicals and systems, service providers, distributors to enter this growing market.”

This year a special delegation from all the 16 Zones of the Indian Railways, various industrial associations, Municipal Corporations – pan India, Procurement Heads of various industries, and experts from WHO are expected to mark their presence.

The expo will also include conferences & seminars to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights along with new launch of innovative products, B2B interactions with distributors and channel partners, live demos of products and processes, connect with leading service providers, exclusive meeting with buyers, trade association meet and much more. The three-day Conferences includes sessions on Waste Management and Recycling Solutions; Digital Facility Management; Infection Control in Hospitals; Laundry and Dry Cleaning; Sanitation and Hotel Purchasing Managers Meet.

About the Organisers:

With 20 years of service to spread awareness about professional cleaning and with four premium Trade Shows and Conferences, VIS has grown to become the Voice of the Cleaning Industry.

Catering to very niche industry verticals - Cleaning, Hygiene & Sanitation; Traffic & Parking Technology/Infrastructure/ Management; Building Technology & Design, the group has a strong foothold not only in the Indian market but also in the Global market.

Media Contact:

Jyothika Kotian - 9870512050

Senior Manager – Media Relations & Client Servicing

The expo will also include conferences & seminars to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights along with new launch of innovative products, B2B interactions with distributors and channel partners, live demos of products and processes, connect with leading service providers, exclusive meeting with buyers, trade association meet and much more. The three-day Conferences include sessions on Waste Management and Recycling Solutions; Digital Facility Management; Infection Control in Hospitals; Laundry and Dry Cleaning; Sanitation and Hotel Purchasing Managers Meet.

About the Organisers:

With 20 years of service to spread awareness about professional cleaning and with four premium Trade Shows and Conferences, VIS has grown to become the Voice of the Cleaning Industry.

Show Website: https://www.ctwindia.com/

Expo Websites:

Clean India Show - https://www.cleanindiashow.com/

Waste Technology India Expo - http://wastexpoindia.com/

Laundrex India Expo - http://www.laundrexindiaexpo.com/

Car Care Expo - http://carcareexpo.in/

Sunday, 2 February 2020

Budget comment by Mr. Navneet Munot SBI Mutual Fund

Post the Union Budget 2020 announcement, please find enclosed quote by Mr Navneet Munot, ED & CIO, SBI Mutual Fund. Kindly find the high resolution picture of Mr Navneet Munot as well.

‘’This was amongst the toughest backdrops in recent years for the Finance Minister to present her budget against. With a severe growth slowdown arguably requiring a strong fiscal response on one hand and with sluggish revenue collections constraining government’s fiscal on the other, the challenge was evident. Consequently, the Finance Minister ended up using the FRBM deviation of 50bps on fiscal deficit for both the current and the next year. The divestment target at Rs 2.1 trillion while ambitious will need support from strategic sales including the proposed LIC of India IPO.

Overall, the government appears to have chosen to consolidate on the reforms of the past few years. The budget continued with the thrust on infrastructure, social welfare, improvement in ease of living, simplification on taxes and leveraging technology for better governance. Full tax exemption to Sovereign Wealth Funds for investments in Infrastructure and other notified sectors is a significant positive. It was also heartening to see the focus on sustainability through measures on environment and climate change. Similarly, the continued focus on cooperative federalism is positive.

The personal tax reductions was well intentioned but the flip side is that removal of exemptions could have negative implications for savings. More could have done for the real estate sector beyond increasing the window of tax exemptions by a year given its multiplier impact on the economy. Hopefully, the government will pay attention to the needs of the sector going forward.

After the initial reaction, expect investor focus to shift back on earnings and global cues. In our view, significant easing in financial conditions, both locally and globally, improving prospects for the rural economy given increase in food prices and better acreage, and the various measures taken by the government to stimulate the economy so far should bring about an improvement in both economic activity and corporate earnings going forward. However, in the absence of a significant growth boost in the budget and given the cautious global environment owing to the spread of Coronavirus, market should stay volatile in the near-term.”

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Wednesday, 29 January 2020

TiE Mumbai announces its Hall of Fame - Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Enablers of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

9 awardees chosen after a rigorous selection process

Ratan N. Tata honoured with Lifetime achievement award

Mumbai, 28 January 2020: The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Mumbai, is in its second year of initiating a "Hall of Fame" series that is aimed at recognizing outstanding Entrepreneurs, Investors, Investment Bankers, Corporates, Public Sector & Government change agents who have contributed tremendously to the development of the Economy and the Ecosystem in India and Globally. These recognitions are given to high achievers, impactful value creators, marquee individuals and institutions who have brought about positive change through innovation, disrupted the norms and are wealth creators.

The “Hall of Fame” awardees were recognized at the 11th edition of TiECon Mumbai, which was held today 28^th January 2020 at NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai. The Chief Guest for this year's prestigious "TiE Mumbai's Hall of Fame" was Shri Narayana Murthy, Founder Infosys who is a veteran Industry leader and a strong proponent of the Entrepreneurial landscape in India.

This year, TiE Mumbai had the privilege of honoring Sri Ratan N. Tata with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution that spans across years of focus and dedication.

Atul Nishar, President, TiE Mumbai said, “Sri Ratan Tata’s lasting legacy is the highest standards of ethics and integrity that will guide entrepreneurs in their journey for decades to come. The awardees of the Hall of fame have shown exemplary courage, passion and foresight in being disrupters who have created wealth and opportunities for thousands.”

About the Awardees

This year’s Hall of Fame 2020 inductees includes the following illustrious Entrepreneurs, Investors and Achievers of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem -

1. Outstanding Indian Entrepreneur: Ashish Hemrajani – CEO & Co-founder, Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

2. Outstanding Entrepreneur B2B e-Commerce: Amod Malviya, Sujeet Kumar, Vaibhav Gupta - Co-founders, Udaan

3 Outstanding Entrepreneur Deep Tech: Sneh Vaswani - Co-founder & CEO, Miko

4. Outstanding Entrepreneur Fashion & Life Style: Anita Dongre - Founder, House Of Anita Dongre

5. Outstanding Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor: Anupam Mittal - Founder & CEO, People Group

6. Outstanding Social Change Agent: Vineet Rai - Founder Chairman, Aavishkaar Group

7. Outstanding Value Creating Institution: NPCI - Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO

8. Outstanding Angel Investor: Sanjay Mehta - Founder & Partner, 100X.VC

9. Outstanding Institutionalized Angel Investors: Venture Catalyst - Dr. Apoorv Sharma, Anuj Golecha, Anil Jain, Gaurav Jain

TiECon Mumbai is the largest Entrepreneurial Leadership Conclave that takes place once a year in Mumbai. TiEcon Mumbai 2020 will focus on how start-ups are going to drive the future by changing how we use and consume goods and services, interact with technology and deploy them to solve pressing problems. The innovation driven by start-ups may make many current businesses redundant and create opportunities for new ones. TiEcon Mumbai 2020 will spotlight all of this, and more.

TieCon Mumbai 2020 The Decade of Startups – Kickstarting the Future

TieCon Mumbai 2020 Keynote Speakers focus on Innovation and technology such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning , BlockChain.
First time ever at TieCon Mumbai – A startup Expo with more than 150 Startups exhibited their products.
EpiCentre of Start up Creation
Trillion dollar Digital Economy by 2015
Emphasizes on strengthening capabilities and fostering Co-creation.
Epitome of Digital Innovation and Economic Transformation
Era of Robots, Drones, Star Wars.

Mumbai (28 January 2020) -- The 11^th Edition of TiECon Mumbai kick started on an enthusiastic note with marquee speakers focusing on ways to accelerate growth, drive more intelligent engagement and methods to empower business building ideas.

Mr Atul Nishar, President, TiE-Mumbai said, “The four principles to accelerate transformational growth are job creation, skilling, training force, ethics and build sustainable business models. Start Ups should align interest with the national interest.”

Held at NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai, the opening day saw sessions with iconic speakers ranging from Deepak Parekh, Narayan Murthy, Mohandas Pai.and many others.

Deepak Parekh shared his journey and learnings. He said, “Age is no bar, All you need is idea, ability, patience and ability.” He advocated the importance of learning by doing philosophy, humility, open door policy and “build life worth and not net worth.” HDFC will soon announce 100 Cr per year fund scheme to invest in startups.

Keynote Speaker Mohandas Pai quoted, “” AI will dominate the core of next exponential enterprises, rewriting the fundamentals of the establishment and this is the opportunity to capture. Mumbai, being the financial hub and epicenter of action has to lead India. This is an era of Robots, Star Wars.”

Mr Ratan Tata was conferred Life Time Achievement Award TieCon Mumbai 2020.

Narayan Murthy advised the aspiring entrepreneurs to create enterprises with highest standards of integrity, ethics and honesty. Assisted technology will help human beings by making them more productive.

This year’s theme, ‘The Decade of Startups – Kickstarting the Future’ is designed with the intention to explore, bring forth the most disruptive innovative ideas and nurture with expertise, opinions, access, consultation and resources paving way to aspiring Unicorns. India offers a blockbuster market with digital savvy population and a favorable demographic composition attracting global investors.

The 2-day forum focuses on tech driven innovation. The other highlights are Pitch room, Start Expo, Masterclasses, Start up Clinic, Co- founder dating.

TiE- Mumbai is Western India’s premium conclave, a melting pot of Start ups with Industry Legends to celebrate innovation. It is a platform of provocative ideas, brilliance, talent, products, brilliance, investments and governance.

Thursday, 23 January 2020

NSE is now world’s largest derivatives exchange

Mumbai, January 21, 2020: National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has emerged as the world's largest derivatives exchange in 2019 by number of contracts traded surpassing the CME Group, based on the statistics published by Futures Industry Association (FIA), a derivatives trade body. NSE is also ranked 3rd in the world in the cash equities segment by number of trades as per the statistics published by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Vikram Limaye, MD & CEO, NSE said, “It is indeed a matter of great pride for all of us and for our country that NSE has emerged as a global leader and has achieved this unique distinction of being the largest derivatives exchange in the world and the 3rd largest exchange in cash equities. We are grateful to the government, regulators and all our stakeholders for the support extended to us over the years. Our achievements have been made possible by supportive government and regulatory policies, state of the art technology infrastructure, a robust risk management framework and broad based trust and participation by the entire spectrum of global and domestic investors.

Market development is critical for financing the growth of India and for achieving the aspiration of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2024-25. Robust capital markets are not only critical for financing the country's growth potential but also for creating employment opportunities for our youth.”

NSE has been focused on building robust markets for all asset classes. Over the last 5 years, the cash equities segment has grown by more than 90%, from a daily average turnover of about Rs.17,572 crores in CY 2015 to about Rs. 34,264 crores in CY 2019. During the same period, equity derivatives daily average turnover has increased by 70% from about Rs.52,371 crores in CY15 to Rs 88,772 crores in CY19. Derivatives to cash market turnover ratio consistently remained around 3x. Further, during this period, NSE witnessed about 60% delivery percentage of trades executed in the cash market. Empirical research globally and in India has established beneficial impact of the derivatives market on cash market turnover.

Growth in volumes of both cash equities and derivatives is on the back of deepening of equity markets in India. NSE witnessed more than 1.2 crore new investor registrations in the cash equities segment in the last 5 years out which close to 87 lakh registrations were in the last 3 years. It is also observed that a third of the new investors have come from tier 3 and tier 4 cities and towns. Another heartening feature is adoption of digital tools by investors with about 26% of total trading activity in the cash equities segment coming through mobile and internet trading.

TiECon Mumbai 2020 The Decade of Startups – Kickstarting the Future

Mumbai, 21 January 2020: The 11th edition of TiECon Mumbai is scheduled to be held on 28th - 29th January 2020 at NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai with a vibrant theme “The Decade of Startups – Kickstarting the Future”

In the last decade, startups have emerged as a force to be reckoned with. They have proven their worth to the economy of the country and to the world. But this is just the beginning, as startups and entrepreneurs are now focusing on more industries with the use of upcoming technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain.

“TiEcon 2020 is designed to contemplate on the future of ideas that entrepreneurs and the leaders needed to embrace to navigate through remarkable breakthroughs and journeys paving the way for the next decade of the startup world.” said Atul Nishar, President of TiE Mumbai.

Key Highlights of TiECon Mumbai 2020:

· Pitch Room - 60 Startups to pitch to investors across both days of the conference. TiE Mumbai has received 300+ applications and with an internal jury are in the process of Shortlisting 60 startups.

· Angel Investors Debate - A one of a Kind Debate session, where Angel Investors debate about a topic related to the startup eco-system. You'll get to find out how investors think in this raw format debate session

· Startup Expo - First time at TiEcon Mumbai - a Startup Expo with more than 150 startups exhibiting their products. From Hardware startups, to digital apps, to SaaS products for enterprises, and F&B startups as well, all of them will all be there showcasing their products.

· TiEcon Mumbai Masterclasses - Specially designed workshops for entrepreneurs to up their game. Design Thinking, Digital, HR, and Legal will be some of the open ended Masterclasses.

· Startup Clinic - KPMG & Nishith Desai Associates, will be giving free consultation to startups. These are top firms, who are willing to spend their precious time and resources to help nurture entrepreneurs

· Co-Founder Dating – This is where curated entrepreneurs will be matched with potential Co-Founders. This is crucial for startups to survive when they need to achieve scale. Having the right skilled Co-Founder to run separate tasks within the organization is something that investors look for while funding startups.

· TiE Food Network- will be launched at the event to help foster and grow F&B entrepreneurs- Traditional Restaurateurs, Beverage makers, QSR’s, Cloud Kitchens, Bakers, FMCG products, nutritional and organic foods, wellness and health focused diet F&B entrepreneurs

The marquee speakers at the event are Deepak Parekh - Chairman, HDFC, N. Chandrasekaran - Chairman, TATA Sons, Kunal Bahl & Rohit Bansal of Snapdeal, Ma Anand Sheela, Narayana Murthy- Founder, Infosys, Satyajeet Singh - Head Strategic Product Partnership, India & South Asia, Facebook, Varun Dua - CEO & Co-Founder, Acko Insurance, Sandeep Laxman - Head, Fintech BD, Amazon Internet Services Pvt. Ltd., Mohandas Pai - Chairman, Manipal Global Education, Lizzie Chapman - Co-Founder & CEO, Zestmoney, Ranu Vohra - MD & CEO, Avendus Capital, VS Sudhakar - Co-Founder, BigBasket, Anupam Mittal - Founder & CEO, People Group (Shaadi.com), Ashish Hemrajani - CEO & Co-Founder, BookMyShow, Harish Mehta - Chairman & MD, Onward Technologies, Nishith Desai - Founder, Nishith Desai Associates, Ashwin Suresh - Founder PocketAces/FilterCopy, Kaustubh Jha - Head of Marketing, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kapil Bharati - Co-Founder & CTO, Delhivery (Unicorn Startup), Dhanpal Jhaveri - Vice Chairman, Everstone India, Shinjini Kumar - Consumer Business Manager, Global Consumer Banking, Citibank, Kshitij Sheth - Vice President, ChrysCapital , Sumer Juneja - Partner & Head of India, SoftBank, Harsh Jain - CEO & Co-Founder, Dream11 (Unicorn Startup), , Keshav Murugesh - Group CEO, WNS Global Services, Pradeep Udhas - Office Managing Partner, West, KPMG India and many more to be confirmed.

Mr. Ratan Tata - Chairman Emirates, Tata Sons will also be honored with the lifetime achievement award at the event.

Friday, 17 January 2020

MGTO presents The Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Rat to share blessings on 3rd Day and 8th Day of Lunar New Year

~The “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Dog” brings joyful celebrations to all

on 3^rd Day and 8^th Day of Lunar New Year~

Mumbai, 16^th January 2019: Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will present the mega celebration event — “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Rat” at the central and northern districts on the 3rd day (27 January) and 8th day (1 February) of Lunar New Year respectively to celebrate the joyful occasion with residents and visitors. The event features a range of spectacular activities including float parade, mega performances, fireworks display, float exhibition, Favourite Parade Float Voting and more.

The “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Rat” (the “Parade”) is organized by MGTO and co-organized by Municipal Affairs Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau, as well as sponsored by Asia Tourism Exchange Center. A press conference for the event was held today (8 January) to unveil the event program. MGTO Acting Director Cheng Wai Tong and Deputy Director Ricky Hoi, Assistant Director of Asia Tourism Exchange Center, Li Wen Pei, Vice President of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chan Kai Chon, Head of Department of Civic Affairs and Consultation of Municipal Affairs Bureau, Patsy Ko Pui San, and Head of Sports Facilities Management Department of Sports Bureau, Ho Wa, were present in the press conference together with representatives of the supporting and sponsoring entities.

For the upcoming Chinese New Year, MGTO has tailored an array of celebrations for residents and visitors. With both the double first solar terms and an intercalary month falling on the Geng-Zi Year of the Rat, 2020 is considered a blissful year for tying the knot. As a major highlight during Chinese New Year, the “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Rat” will be themed around a story of the Rats’ splendid wedding. Delivering the story through a confluence of aerial dance and acrobatics, the Parade will be unveiled on the third night of Chinese New Year to extend blissful wishes for spectators. Performance teams from near and afar will also perform at major tourist attractions during Chinese New Year for a close encounter with residents and visitors.

In speaking at the press conference, MGTO Acting Director Cheng Wai Tong stated that Macao boasts a year-round calendar of diverse and spectacular events and festivals, which not only manifests the harmonious flourishment of diverse cultures in the city but also offers great opportunities for residents and visitors to create wonderful memories with their dearest ones. He hopes that this annual event which carries on traditional Chinese culture can let everyone experience a rich ambience of Spring Festival in Macao.

Fireworks add festive joy on 3rd day of Lunar New Year

The first round of the Parade will feature a range of elements including aerial acrobatics, float parade, procession of performance groups and fireworks display. At 8 p.m. on the 3rd day of Lunar New Year, an aerial acrobatics show will lift the curtain on the Parade. Joined by a total of 34 local and international performance groups, 18 dazzling auspicious floats will then set off from Sai Van Lake Square before Macau Tower, march along Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen on Macao Peninsula until the destination at Macao Science Center. Starting from 5:30 p.m., warm-up performances will take place at intervals, featuring artists from Macao and Hong Kong including Selena Lee, Paisley Hu and Mandy Wong, among others. A 15-minute fireworks display will take place above the sea area overlooked by Macau Tower at 9:45 p.m.

For the convenience of residents and visitors, MGTO will operate free shuttle bus service around multiple routes between event locations and various districts in Macao Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane. Starting from 8 p.m. on the night, MGTO will live broadcast the Parade on LED screens set up at multiple locations in the city. In addition, TDM and Macao Cable TV will live broadcast the Parade on the 3rd day of Lunar New Year.

The Parade will fill Northern District with good luck on 8th day of Lunar New Year

There will be another float parade and finale show of cultural performances on the 8th day of Lunar New Year. At 8 p.m., 18 floats will set off from Rua Norte do Patane to march along Avenida do Conselheiro Borja, Estrada do Arco, Estrada da Areia Preta, Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, Rua Quatro do Bairro da Areia Preta, Avenida da Longevidade, Rua do Mercado de Iao Hon until the finishing point at Iao Hon Market Garden, where artists from Macao and Hong Kong including Louis Yuen, Germano Guilherme, Elise Lei, Elvin Chio, BoBo Chan and Kenny Lei will dazzle the finale show among others.

Vote for your favourite float to win attractive prizes

By scanning QR codes on the floats, residents and visitors can access the voting platform for the activity “Favourite Parade Float Voting”, vote for their favorite floats and submit their personal information, to enter the grand lucky draw for chances to win attractive prizes including air tickets, hotel accommodation, ferry tickets, Smart TVs and smartphones, etc.

A close encounter with beautiful floats for abundant blessings

18 splendid floats are presented by the following entities: Asia Tourism Exchange Center, Macao Government Tourism Office, Municipal Affairs Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Sports Bureau, Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A., Tak Chun Group, Suncity Group, Meg-Star Group, Wynn Macau, Limited, Galaxy Entertainment Group, MGM, David Group, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, Sands Resorts Macao, UO Group, Chimelong Tourist Resort and Multinational (Holdings) Group. The floats will be on display at the seafront of Macao Science Center from 27 January (10 p.m.) to 1 February (5 p.m.), and following that, on display at Tap Seac Square from 1 February (10 p.m.) until 8 February (6 p.m.). Local residents and visitors can freely enjoy the sight of the floats.

For event details, please visit http://www.macaotourism.gov.mo or follow MGTO's WeChat ID “MGTOweixin”.