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Feel the fragrance of true Saffron across India .From The mouth watering apricots to Kashmiri Almonds  suave in taste and nutritional value .Meet Mudasir Lone a new face from jammu and kashmir in contemporary era Inspiring youth towards “Go back to roots ” ,from foothill Mountains of Trikuta Hills District Reasi of Jammu and kashmir, this sensation is setting example through his brand  “Flevours de Kashmir ” .A JNU pass out has started his startup of Dry fruits reaching every door step online  by his authenticity and purity of products. Certified by Food safety and standards Authority of India (FSSAI) .The juxtaposition of Masters in geography to Mastering in Service of quality delivery is Wonderful. The products include Kashmiri Shilajit, Kashmiri Almonds, Cashew nuts, Apricots, Fig of several types, Dates, Kashmiri Walnuts,  Kashmiri Saffron,  walnuts giri, Mix dry fruits  etc at reasonable price and hundred percent purity and fast delivery service across india.

Lets know about ” Flavours de Kashmir ” of Mr Mudasir Lone from Jammu and Kashmir reaching Every corner of India.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR SELF AND YOUR BRAND?

Well im Mudasir Lone from Reasi Jammu Kashmir. I did Msc Geography from Department of Geography, Central University of Haryana, after completion of Degree I was in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) New Delhi where I found that People are much Crazy about Kashmir & Kashmiri Products.

So when I came back to Kashmir & start exploring new Idea’s so I found that DryFruits are one of the best option as it is much Healthier & suitable for Everyone,  So I started my own Brand I.e Flavours de Kashmir where our Prime Motive is to Provide Premium Quality of Kashmiri Delicacies. We Deliver All over India with C.O.D option. People can easily place their orders from our website www.flavoursdekashmir.com or just by dropping a Text on our WhatsApp+91 9797780210  or Instagram Flavours de Kashmir page.

“FLAVOURS DE KASHMIR ” IS GETTING GOOD RESULTS, WHATS THE X FACTOR?

Kashmir is indeed known for its Premium quality of dry fruits, especially Mammra almonds, kashmiri walnuts, and Mongra saffron. The dry fruits from Kashmir are often prized for their unique flavors and superior quality, The quality of dry fruits can differ in several ways:

As I already Told You that our Prime Motive is to Provide Premium Quality of Kashmiri Delicacies so please clear this thing from mind that we never ever compromise with Quality, Flavours de Kashmir is one the Authentic Brand where you will never feel any kind of cheating, it’s our promise that you won’t Regret after using our products.

Our Kashmir Mongra Saffron is completely hand-picked from Dussu Village of Pampore Town in Pulwama District of Kashmir it is to ensure only the best quality of kesar are selected. This careful selection process helps to maintain a superior standard.

The dry fruits & Saffron from Kashmir Valley are typically preserved and packaged with great care to maintain freshness & ensuring that they reach to customer in their best form.

YOU ARE INSPIRATION YOUTH THROUGH FLAVOURS DE KASHMIR ,A MESSAGE FOR YOUTH OF J&K

Thank you for your kind words! If I had to give an advice to the youth, particularly in the context of e-business, it would be like, As We all know that In today’s world, technology is at the heart of every business. From social media marketing to e-commerce platforms, technology makes it easier than ever to start and scale a business.

You don’t need massive capital or infrastructure to start. Begin small, with a clear vision, and scale up as your business grows

Your customers are the backbone of your business. In e-business, direct feedback from customers helps you improve and evolve.

Building a successful e-business takes time. It’s important to stay consistent in delivering value, building your brand, and improving your services. Overnight success is rare; it’s the continuous effort and learning that eventually leads to success.

Initially, focus on providing value to your customers rather than chasing profits. When you build trust and deliver exceptional value, the profits will naturally follow.

Entrepreneurship has its ups and downs. There will be failures, but each failure is a lesson that pushes you closer to success.

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Feel Purity Of Kashmir In Dryfruits Of FLAVOURS DE KASHMIR Brand

Prakruti Annual Conference 2025 was organized on 10^th Jan’2025. This year it was second annual conference organized by Prakruti Education and Research Foundation’s Prakruti Research Institute organized in association with RCUES of All India Institute of Local Self Government, Mumbai which works under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India and CII – IGBC. Reciclar Technologies Pvt Ltd, Empower Education, Memtrix Technologies Pvt Ltd were the associate partners for the Event and Rotary Club of Mumbai Inspire and Women Entrepreneurs’ Enclave (WEE) were supporting partners.

Chief Guest for the Event was Dr. Jairaj Phatak, IAS (Retd), past Municipal Commissioner, BMC and Director General, AIILSG, Mumbai

The Eminent Speakers for the Event were Dr. Sunita Purushottam, Head, CSR & Sustainability, Mahindra Lifespaces Ltd who spoke on “Sustainable Urbanization”, Dr. Mala Singh, Chairperson, CII IGBC Mumbai Center who spoke on “Green Building Movement of India”, Dr. Milind Kulkarni, Director, Prakruti Research Institute & Prachi Services Inc who spoke on “Computation of Carbon Footprint and Strategies to become Carbon Neutral”, Dr. Ajit Salvi, Director, RCUES, who spoke on “Green Energy” and Rtn Alpa Shah, President, Rotary Club of Mumbai Inspire who spoke on “Sustainability through financial empowerment of women and weaker sections of society”.

Panel Discussion on Topic “Environmental Issues of Mumbai and Solutions” was moderated by Dr Ajit Salvi for which the Panellists were Dr. Prashant Bhave, Professor (Adjunct) Environmental Engg. VJTI, Mr. Yogen Parikh, past president, Indian Environmental Association, Dr. Milind Kulkarni and Smt Revati Shidhaye, Executive Engineer, BMC

Second Panel Discussion on “Pros and Cons of Green Buildings” was coordinated by Dr Milind Kulkarni and the Eminent Panellists for the same were Dr. C. J. Rao, Ret Executive Engineer, MHADA, Mr. Harvinder Matharoo, Interior Designer and Mr. Pramod Daspute, Energy Auditor

Other Eminent Speakers for the Event were Mr. Sunil Doshi, Consulting Engineer – CII on Topic “GreenCo for Industries”, Mr. Pramod Daspute, Energy  Auditor on Topic “Energy Audit of Commercial Buildings”, Mr. Nikhil Mene, AE, BMC on Topic “Climate Budget of BMC”, Rtn Chaitali Chatterji on Topic “Women Empowerment and Sustainability”, Commercial presentations were conducted by Mr. Mayank Soni- Reciclar Technologies and Mr. Ravi Trivedi – Memtrix Technologies.

At end, certificates were distributed to delegates by Mr. Avinash Kate, Chief Engineer BMC, Rtn Shanta Valluri Gandhi – President Elect Rotary Club of Mumbai Inspire

Objective of the Conference :The Entire Event was curated and designed by Dr. Milind Kulkarni who ideated the Theme of the Conference was Green Building, Green Company and Sustainable City. The existence of our planet is in danger due to adverse effects of industrialization and urbanization on environment. The objectives of the conference were to disseminate knowledge in the areas of Green Building, Green Company and Sustainable City to young and mid-level engineers, managers from Government, Municipal Functionaries and industries and also to entrepreneurs. It is heartening to note the conference could get renowned experts from Industry, Government and academecia. The response to conference was very good. It is planned to submit the recommendations regarding various topics to bodied such as BMC, MPCB etc.

The Event was anchored by Rtn Chaitali Chatterjee

Article Written by: Dr. Milind Kulkarni

Edited by: Rtn Chaitali Chatterjee

PRAKRUTI Annual Conference 2025 On Green Building, Green Company And Sustainable City

Prakruti Annual Conference 2025 was organized on 10^th Jan’2025. This year it was second annual conference organized by Prakruti Education and Research Foundation’s Prakruti Research Institute organized in association with RCUES of All India Institute of Local Self Government, Mumbai which works under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India and CII – IGBC. Reciclar Technologies Pvt Ltd, Empower Education, Memtrix Technologies Pvt Ltd were the associate partners for the Event and Rotary Club of Mumbai Inspire and Women Entrepreneurs’ Enclave (WEE) were supporting partners.

Chief Guest for the Event was Dr. Jairaj Phatak, IAS (Retd), past Municipal Commissioner, BMC and Director General, AIILSG, Mumbai

The Eminent Speakers for the Event were Dr. Sunita Purushottam, Head, CSR & Sustainability, Mahindra Lifespaces Ltd who spoke on “Sustainable Urbanization”, Dr. Mala Singh, Chairperson, CII IGBC Mumbai Center who spoke on “Green Building Movement of India”, Dr. Milind Kulkarni, Director, Prakruti Research Institute & Prachi Services Inc who spoke on “Computation of Carbon Footprint and Strategies to become Carbon Neutral”, Dr. Ajit Salvi, Director, RCUES, who spoke on “Green Energy” and Rtn Alpa Shah, President, Rotary Club of Mumbai Inspire who spoke on “Sustainability through financial empowerment of women and weaker sections of society”.

Panel Discussion on Topic “Environmental Issues of Mumbai and Solutions” was moderated by Dr Ajit Salvi for which the Panellists were Dr. Prashant Bhave, Professor (Adjunct) Environmental Engg. VJTI, Mr. Yogen Parikh, past president, Indian Environmental Association, Dr. Milind Kulkarni and Smt Revati Shidhaye, Executive Engineer, BMC

Second Panel Discussion on “Pros and Cons of Green Buildings” was coordinated by Dr Milind Kulkarni and the Eminent Panellists for the same were Dr. C. J. Rao, Ret Executive Engineer, MHADA, Mr. Harvinder Matharoo, Interior Designer and Mr. Pramod Daspute, Energy Auditor

Other Eminent Speakers for the Event were Mr. Sunil Doshi, Consulting Engineer – CII on Topic “GreenCo for Industries”, Mr. Pramod Daspute, Energy  Auditor on Topic “Energy Audit of Commercial Buildings”, Mr. Nikhil Mene, AE, BMC on Topic “Climate Budget of BMC”, Rtn Chaitali Chatterji on Topic “Women Empowerment and Sustainability”, Commercial presentations were conducted by Mr. Mayank Soni- Reciclar Technologies and Mr. Ravi Trivedi – Memtrix Technologies.

At end, certificates were distributed to delegates by Mr. Avinash Kate, Chief Engineer BMC, Rtn Shanta Valluri Gandhi – President Elect Rotary Club of Mumbai Inspire

Objective of the Conference :The Entire Event was curated and designed by Dr. Milind Kulkarni who ideated the Theme of the Conference was Green Building, Green Company and Sustainable City. The existence of our planet is in danger due to adverse effects of industrialization and urbanization on environment. The objectives of the conference were to disseminate knowledge in the areas of Green Building, Green Company and Sustainable City to young and mid-level engineers, managers from Government, Municipal Functionaries and industries and also to entrepreneurs. It is heartening to note the conference could get renowned experts from Industry, Government and academecia. The response to conference was very good. It is planned to submit the recommendations regarding various topics to bodied such as BMC, MPCB etc.

The Event was anchored by Rtn Chaitali Chatterjee

Article Written by: Dr. Milind Kulkarni

Edited by: Rtn Chaitali Chatterjee

PRAKRUTI Annual Conference 2025 On Green Building, Green Company And Sustainable City

India, 2024: CoinSwitch, India’s largest crypto trading platform, announces crypto futures trading on its PRO platform. This new feature offers a versatile trading experience for selected users, allowing them to maximize their trading potential with leverage up to 25x. With CoinSwitch futures, users can trade in over 350 contracts including BTC, ETH, SOL, MATIC, XRP, and more.

CoinSwitch Futures enables users to take long (buy) or short (sell) positions on perpetual futures contracts and can also hedge their spot holdings. The platform is distinguished by its competitive commission rates, ensuring users benefit with the lowest fees in the market. Additionally, new users can avail 100% commission rebate for the first 15 days.

“The launch of CoinSwitch Futures aligns with our mission to provide a comprehensive suite of crypto investment and trading options to our users. By offering leveraged futures contracts, we aim to cater to the needs of sophisticated traders seeking to capitalize on price movements in the dynamic crypto market,” said Balaji Srihari, Business Head, CoinSwitch.

Users can seamlessly access futures trading through both mobile and desktop; to start they have to sign up or log in to their existing CoinSwitch PRO accounts.

Last month, the company also announced specialized crypto investment services tailored for High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and institutional investors; with an aim to provide secure and customized solutions to users. The platform has over two crore registered users and has raised $260 million in Series C funding from Coinbase Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in September 2021 to become India’s most-valued crypto Unicorn at a valuation of $1.9 billion.

Coinswitch Announces Crypto Futures With 350+ Contracts

Swiggy One and One Lite members now enjoy exclusive offers on Yatra, Cinepolis, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar and more this festive season

India, 25^th September 2024: Swiggy, India’s pioneering on-demand convenience delivery platform, today announced the addition of “Privileges” to its Swiggy One and Swiggy One Lite membership programs. With millions of subscribers nationwide, Swiggy One is the country’s only membership program offering benefits across food, quick commerce, dining out and pick-up and drop services. By going beyond the app through strategic partnerships with Yatra, Cinepolis, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, and more, Swiggy One enhances its offerings with exclusive privileges.
Extending Swiggy One privileges beyond the Swiggy app

Swiggy One Privileges brings exclusive offers and perks that extend beyond Swiggy’s multiple offerings, bringing users the best from Swiggy’s partners across travel, entertainment, OTT, shopping and beauty categories to elevate the Swiggy One member’s experience by focusing on every aspect of their lives.

In travel, Yatra offers exclusive value-added services such as free cancellation, free seat, or free meal selection on flights to Swiggy One members. In entertainment, Cinepolis offers an exclusive Flat 30% discount on movies and food & beverages on their website and app bookings. Additionally, members can also enjoy a flat 25% discount on food and beverages at the Cinepolis F&B counter.

Swiggy One members also have exclusive offers from popular OTT platforms such as INR 150 discount on Amazon Prime, 50% discount on the Disney+Hotstar 3M Super plan, and Buy 1 Get 1 month or Buy 12 Get 3 months offers on SonyLiv Premium plans.

Croma is offering an exclusive 7.5% discount on purchases of INR 30,000 and above at any of its stores. Hamleys is offering free entry to the play arena across their major outlets. On beauty and fashion, Swiggy One Privileges extend to brands like Ajio with a flat 20% off on select merchandise and Lakme with a complimentary waxing on facial service.

Commenting on the added Privileges to the Swiggy One membership program, Anurag P, VP of Growth at Swiggy said, “With millions of users across India, Swiggy One and Swiggy One Lite stand apart for the benefits they provide across fast-growing categories like food delivery, quick commerce, and dining out. We are now making Swiggy One bigger and better through Swiggy One Privileges which has offers spanning high-usage categories such as OTT, travel, fashion, beauty, and more. With these added privileges, Swiggy One will further enhance its standing as the most exciting and rewarding membership program in the country, bringing to life Swiggy’s mission of elevating the quality of life for urban consumers by offering unparalleled convenience.”

How to avail Swiggy One “Privileges”

Members are regularly notified of the latest privileges through homepage notifications, post-order updates, and the newly added ‘Privileges’ section within the Swiggy One and One Lite membership pages. Redeeming offers is simple: members can unlock unique codes via the ‘One Membership Privileges’ section and redeem them directly on partner apps to enjoy offers and benefits. This one- step process keeps members informed and engaged throughout their membership, with multiple touch points guiding them to avail these time-bound exclusive offers.

About Swiggy One and One Lite Membership

Swiggy One and One Lite memberships already provide core benefits such as free delivery and attractive offers on Swiggy Food, Swiggy Instamart, Swiggy Dineout, and Swiggy Genie. Now, with the addition of membership privileges, members can access third-party ephemeral offers like free trials, subscription discounts, and exclusive promotions that add further value to the Swiggy One membership.

 

Swiggy One Introduces New “Privileges” With Partners Like Yatra, Cinepolis, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, And More

Around 36% of the total users are first-time investors

India, September 11, 2024: PeepalCo’s investment app, Lemonn has acquired five lakh users in the first five months of the launch. Designed to simplify investing for first-time investors, Lemonn offers options to invest in mutual funds, direct stocks, IPOs, and trade in Futures and Options (F&O).

“At Lemonn, our goal is to make investing simple and accessible for everyone. Reaching five lakh users in just five months is a strong indicator that we’re on the right path. We’ve designed our platform to empower young individuals to take advantage of the investing opportunities and secure their financial future,” said Ashish Singhal, Co-founder, Lemonn.

“As we move forward, we’ll continue to enhance the user experience while staying committed to our mission: making financial opportunities equal for all,” he added.

The platform’s intuitive design and valuable features have strongly appealed to investors, with about 36% of total users being first-time investors. About 68% of these investors are from tier 2 and 3 cities and 65% of the users are between the age group of 18-25 years, showcasing the app’s effectiveness in catering to a diverse audience. Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Bardhaman, Nadia and Murshidabad are among the top 10 cities for the platform.

Commenting on the milestone, Devam Sardana, Business Head, Lemonn said “We are thrilled and deeply grateful for the warm reception Lemonn has received, especially as a late entrant in such a competitive market. A substantial portion of our user base consists of first-time investors, presenting us with the opportunity to build long-term relationships. The trust our users have placed in us motivates and drives us to consistently deliver exceptional service.”

Lemonn offers zero maintenance and account opening fees, with the additional benefit of zero brokerage for one month for new users.

Lemonn Has Acquired Over Five Lakh Users In The First Five Months Of Its Launch

With the Ganesh Aarti, Vivek Oberoi marks the inauguration of Solitario’s ‘Bling Better’ India Tour

India, 9^th September: In a momentous event today, Bollywood actor and co-founder of Solitario Lab-Grown Diamonds, Vivek Oberoi, humbly presented a 66-carat tilak, complete with 68 lab-grown diamonds to Sri Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati, the most revered Ganpati Mandal in Pune. This ceremonial offering, held during the Ganpati Aarti, commemorates the 133-year legacy of the Ganpati Mandal and marks the beginning of Solitario’s ‘Bling Better’ India Tour this September.

Vivek Oberoi, accompanied by Ricky Vasandani, CEO and Co-Founder of Solitario Lab-Grown Diamonds, sought Bappa’s blessings during the Aarti. Speaking on the occasion, Oberoi expressed his gratitude, saying, “We started with humble beginnings in Pune, and have now scaled to over 7 countries and 21 cities across the globe, which could not have been possible without Bappa’s grace. As Solitario continues on its path of growth, we seek Bappa’s blessings again to help us reach newer heights.”

Solitario Lab-Grown Diamonds which was one of the first jewellery brands from India to be featured on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai,  has established itself as a leader in the eco-friendly, conflict-free diamond industry. With a strong presence across key Indian cities, including Pune, Goa, Mumbai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai, Solitario also boasts international stores in Spain, the Bahamas, Nigeria, Malaysia and Dubai.

As the Brand Ambassador and Co-Founder, Vivek Oberoi plays a pivotal role in the brand’s growth alongside Co-Founders Ricky Vasandani and Satish Daryanani. The ‘Bling Better’ tour will see Oberoi visiting Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, and Delhi, where he will oversee festive preparations, store efficiencies, and go-to-market strategies ahead of the upcoming season.

Speaking about the brand’s extensvie festive schedule, Ricky Vasandani added, “Solitario is committed to redefining how Indian customers experience diamonds. From our thoughtful designs and unmatched quality to our exceptional value offerings, we’ve crafted a unique identity that resonates with modern, eco-conscious consumers. Our lab-grown diamonds represent luxury that is both timeless and ethical, designed to be cherished for a lifetime. With Vivek visiting the stores during his tour, our zeal to continuously deliver unique offerings to our customers has been renewed.”

As part of the tour, Vivek Oberoi and Solitario will host a Diamond Party at Phoenix Marketcity, Bangalore, followed by a Diamonds and Denim Party at Phoenix Palladium in Chennai.

Vivek Oberoi’s 66-Carat Lab-Grown Diamond Offering Kicks Off Solitario’s   BLING BETTER Tour

~Processed over six lakh transactions, onboarded more than 40,000 merchants, and operates in over 220 pin codes across 19 states

Mumbai, 28^th, August 2024: Ayekart, an agri and food supply chain platform focused on empowering businesses and supporting communities with technology, embedded finance, and value-added services—particularly for FPOs and MSMEs—has announced its robust financial results for FY 2023-24. Since its inception in December 2020, the company has processed over six lakh transactions, onboarded more than 40,000 merchants, and operates in over 220 pin codes across 19 states.

The company’s audited financial performance approved by the board highlights its significant growth, as demonstrated by its strong financials. Gross margin increased substantially from Rs.19 Cr to Rs.45.10 Cr in FY23-24, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 379% from Rs.3.13 Cr in FY 2021-22. In FY 2023-24, EBITDA surged to Rs.17.64 Cr, up from Rs.5.97 Cr in FY 2022-23 and Rs.1.02 Cr in FY 2021-22, indicating a CAGR of 415%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose from Rs.0.18 Cr in FY 2022-23 to Rs.1.49 Cr in FY 2023-24, while Profit After Tax (PAT) increased from Rs.0.08 Cr in FY 2022-23 to Rs.1.17 Cr in FY 2023-24. The Gross Transaction Value (GTV) for FY 2023-24 reached Rs.1,558 Cr, up from Rs.657 Cr in FY 2022-23.

In the past six months, Ayekart raised ~Rs.54 Cr in equity, including ~Rs.45 Cr in primary funding and ~Rs.9 Cr in secondary funding from venture capital, bolstering its expansion initiatives.

Debarshi Dutta, Co-Founder & CEO, stated, “Our remarkable growth reflects our strong commitment to leveraging technology and forming strategic partnerships that empower businesses across the food and agri value chain. At Ayekart, we provide comprehensive support in capacity-building for farmers and FPOs while creating both backward and forward linkages for manufacturers and processors to enhance market access and operational efficiency. Through our platform, we are focusing on building a robust distribution and retail network to reach the last mile. This integrated approach drives productivity, fosters sustainable growth, and significantly impacts lives and livelihoods.”

 

Ayekart Accelerates Growth, Records Strong Results For FY 2023-24