Maharashtra To Be Top Performer Under BRAP 2022 Integrated Framework Assessment: S. J. Korbu Jt. Director of Industries Govt. of Maharashtra at the 5th Edition of the India Smart Datacenters and Cloud Infrastructure Summit organised by ASSOCHAM

MUMBAI, 24 JULY, 2023 (TGN): Maharashtra an Achiever in the 2020-21 evaluation under Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) and is on track to maintain its lead under the BRAP 2022 Integrated Framework assessment having already secured ~88%, said Mr. S. J. Korbu Joint Director of Industries Govt of Maharashtra at the fifth edition of the India Smart Datacenters and Cloud Infrastructure Summit organised by ASSOCHAM. 

“Maharashtra has also made significant strides in Reduction of Regulatory Compliance Burden with a reported reduction of 987 compliances wherein burdens are reduced. A Committee studied 92 legislations spanning 26 departments to reduce Compliance Burden exercise (RCB) and 138 provisions have been decriminalized. As per a UK - India Business Council (UKIBC) report on ease of doing business, Maharashtra was the highest rated state in terms of the operating environment with a score of 3.33 followed by Gujarat at 3.27” he added. 

“Online Single window portal ‘MAITRI’ is available for various permissions/ approvals provided by State Government which acts as the State’s Investment Promotion Agency and Investor Facilitation Bureau. Lists of all State, municipal, panchayat levies, rates and tariff levied are published on the online portal ‘MAITRI’ and can be used for applying for incentives under industrial policy and is integrated with National Single Window System” he reiterates. 

Shri Darshan Hiranandani, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Datacentre & Chairman and Co- Founder, Yotta Infrastructure shared how large effect data center industry has on various sectors in the market. He added Mumbai is the data center capital of India with 50% of market alone for the following reasons that are Talent, submarine capacity, reliable power supply. 

In his industry speech, Shri Manoj Paul, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Datacentre, and MD, Equinix India, noted that 50% of the market is concentrated in Mumbai alone and that the data business should expand throughout India as data growth continues. To boost market revenue, we must establish India as a center for smart datacenters and cloud computing, he added. 

According to Shri Girish Dhavale, Co-Chairman of the ASSOCHAM National Council on Datacenters and CTO of Sify, the installed capacity of Indian data centers has increased by 48% over the past three years, from 540 MW in 2019 to over 800 MW in 2022. With a capex demand of $23 billion, developers are currently working to handle a pipeline of over 3,000 MW, or 300 MW annually over the next 10 years. 

Shri Sanjay Bhutani, Chief Business Officer, AdaniConneX focused on data centres prominence as an asset class in India, investors are employing various strategies to tap into this thriving sector. The report highlights that mergers and acquisitions (M&As), joint ventures, and land acquisitions have become prevalent approaches for market entry and expansion. This not only stimulates economic growth but also paves the way for knowledge exchange, technological advancements, and job creation. 

The summit brought together key stakeholders including those from the bureaucracy, policy makers and industry in an engaging platform to discuss all things Datacenter and Cloud Infrastructure related. [END]

Flipkart Marketplace enhances its best-in-class seller-friendly policies to encourage digital adoption among MSMEs

 

The policies focus on improving business cost-efficiency to support MSMEs’ sustainable growth, furthering the platform’s commitment towards the seller ecosystem  

● The extended capabilities include Pricing Recommendations, Promotion Support, Insta Rewards, Fulfillment Support and Seller Support Experience aimed at greater clarity, control and transparency while building a more inclusive e-commerce ecosystem

● The enhanced policies build on a series of interventions introduced in 2022 to provide sellers with best-in-class solutions and support small and medium businesses in India 

BENGALURU – 23 JULY, 2023 (GPN): Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has enhanced its efforts towards fostering a more inclusive seller ecosystem with enhanced seller-focused policies aimed to strengthen MSME growth across the country. These policies under the ‘Flipkart EDGE’ initiative build upon the foundation laid in 2022. The program strongly focuses on helping businesses leverage the opportunity of  online business and enhancing the ease of doing business on the Flipkart platform. With the implementation of these policies, the online seller ecosystem embarks on its next phase of growth by leveraging the immense potential offered by e-commerce.

The new policies aim to empower the seller ecosystem with enhanced clarity, control, and transparency through new features, including Pricing Recommendations, Promotions, Rewards Platform, Fulfillment and Speed Initiatives, and Guidance Assistance, which will help improve cost efficiency and sustainability of business operations on the Flipkart platform. 

Rakesh Krishnan, Vice President and Head - Marketplace, Flipkart, said, “As India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, our constant endeavor is to innovate, evolve and introduce policies that contribute to the success and prosperity of businesses on our platform. We are committed to making the digital transition for businesses on our platform more convenient and effortless through our best-in-class solutions. Introducing the new features under ‘Flipkart EDGE’ aim to provide continuous support to the seller community and foster sustained growth while enhancing the overall ease of doing business. Our technology-driven solutions and capabilities are designed to improve the convenience and efficiency of online business operations.”

Policy changes and tech capabilities for existing and new sellers on Flipkart Marketplace include: 

1. Pricing Recommendation - The recommended pricing feature will suggest sellers about ideal prices for their products based on consumer insights, buying behavior, and market trends, which the sellers may choose to implement. This product feature has been made accessible to sellers from different touch points across the seller dashboard to identify appropriate price points to list their products, thereby helping them grow on the platform. 

2. Promotions - This feature enhances transparency by displaying how promotions work and provides detailed information about the benefits and product offers thereby empowering sellers to gain control over their participation, allowing them to make more informed decisions. 

3. Rewards Platform - The new rewards platform significantly enhances the seller’s reward experience by bringing in more clarity around incentives and their eligibility criteria, along with flexibility in meeting them. The new platform also provides for regular tracking, monitoring and governance of the rewards unlocking higher returns of investment and growth. It also significantly reduces the rewards payout cycle, enabling sellers to utilize the additional operating revenue to expand their businesses.

4. Fulfillment Support and Speed Initiative - To make order processing easier for sellers, the platform has introduced several features to reduce operating cost for the sellers and helps them use the right quality of packaging materials. Flipkart has worked on improving delivery speed to customers, enabling sellers to process more orders and effectively utilize their warehousing space resulting in increased capacity, timeliness and better ratings on the platform.

5. Seller Support Experience Guidance - Sellers will now have access to multimedia content in different languages on their dashboards owing to the ‘Guided assistance’ feature to solve issues they may be facing more effectively and timely. This year, the user interface was revamped with smart logic implemented on FAQ pages with detailed content to guide sellers making the portal more user-friendly. 

6. Video commerce - To help sellers boost the visibility for their products and provide customers with better purchase experiences and product recommendations, video commerce has been enabled on the Flipkart platform for all its sellers. This feature has been provided to help them engage with the customers more and showcase their products through various formats such as reels, long-form videos, among others. Flipkart has also launched a dedicated creator app for sellers, which is making it  convenient for them to unlock the true potential of video commerce that is gaining prominence in the Indian market. 

A slew of industry-first strategic policies and capabilities introduced in two phases last year encouraged over 11 lakh sellers (including Shopsy) to join the platform, with a 220 percent increase in the seller base in 2022 compared to 2021. These capabilities are an extension of Flipkart's initiatives from the previous year, which included a streamlined onboarding process, simplified listing, and payment policies. The platform continues to invest in technology, innovation, supply chain, and operations to help MSMEs adopt digital, and these policy changes are consistent with Flipkart's commitment towards assisting entrepreneurs across the country. 

Flipkart also launched its advertising campaign ‘Kuch Khaas Kamao’ recently. The campaign emphasizes how selling on Flipkart doesn't just enable successful business but also helps sellers earn time, trust and the priceless treasure of work-life balance. The pan-India campaign targets emerging sellers from tier 2 and 3 cities, who strive to achieve business excellence through e-commerce and eventually fulfill their dreams as an entrepreneur.

The film is now live on Flipkart Seller Hub’s YouTube channel - Sell on Flipkart, which is also being promoted across social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and the official  Flipkart Seller Hub app.

Link to the film: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQzNGqocVN4

Shopsy doubles its app downloads to 200 million in less than a year across India

●  Shopsy observed 60% demand from tier-3 regions, and millennials contributed significantly to the demand over the last two years ● Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal emerged as the top 3 markets for Shopsy ● Shopsy recorded a 2X spike in unit sales during the Mega Anniversary Sale 

BENGALURU - 23 JULY, 2023 (TGN): Shopsy, India’s fastest-growing hyper value platform, celebrates two years of delivering value across tier-2 and tier-3+ regions and surpassing a milestone of 200 million Shopsy app downloads. To celebrate the platform's second anniversary, Shopsy’s second edition of the Mega Anniversary Sale went live recently on the platform. During the sale, the platform witnessed a whopping 2X uptick in units sold of which sarees, men’s t-shirts and kurtis were the most shopped products.

Value-seeking customers drove demand for Shopsy over the past two years, with over 60% hailing from  tier-3 markets. A wide range of products across attractive price bands, the trust of the Flipkart brand, and innovative and customer-friendly features such as voice and image search, vernacular interface, and, most importantly, AI-driven chatbots have been instrumental in fueling this adoption.

Kapil Thirani, Head of Shopsy, said, “At Shopsy, we want to empower Indians to experience the unparalleled feeling of having myriad goods available at the touch of a button at affordable prices. Shopsy is enhancing accessibility across India, empowering its customers with the freedom of choice. Shopsy’s two-year anniversary is an occasion for us to celebrate, and we rolled out the Mega Anniversary Sale on our platform to spread this cheer amongst our customers. The journey from inception to expansion has been overwhelming for the Shopsy team, and the platform’s heightened adoption is our motivation to live up to our customers’ evolving needs.”

Shopsy is on a mission to bring access, value and affordable selection to every corner of India. It has achieved remarkable growth in just two years, doubling its performance year-on-year from January to June. The platform has revolutionized reach and accessibility for customers and sellers, turning countless Shopsy sellers into millionaires. 

Sunny Sidhwani, Proprietor of K Sons, Shopsy Seller, said, "Ethnic being my major portfolio, I have shifted my entire business from other online platforms to Shopsy because of their lowest market cost of doing business and best in the market support. After being onboarded as a seller on Shopsy, I have launched more than 50 unique designs with the inputs and feedback provided by the team and got a design conversion rate of over 60%, which is wonderful. My business has grown by 10x in the last 10 months, and Shopsy’s two-day Mega Anniversary Sale has been a great enabler to achieve this growth." 

Launched in July 2021, Shopsy offers a wide range of products for customers at affordable prices, backed by the speed and reliability associated with the Flipkart Group. Today, Shopsy provides 160 million products spanning 800+ categories for customers in India, delivering to 19,000 pin codes across the country. 

About the Flipkart Group

The Flipkart Group is one of India’s leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Flipkart Health+, and Cleartrip. 

Started in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of sellers, merchants, and small businesses to participate in India's digital commerce revolution. With a registered customer base of more than 450 million, Flipkart's marketplace offers over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Today, over 11 lakh sellers are on the platform, including Shopsy sellers. With a focus on empowering and delighting every Indian by delivering value through technology and innovation, Flipkart has created lakhs of jobs in the ecosystem while empowering generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Flipkart is known for pioneering services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI and easy returns, which are customer-centric innovations that have made online shopping more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians.

స్టార్టప్ సెంటర్ ఆఫ్ ఎక్సలెన్స్‌ను ఏర్పాటు చేసేందుకు తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వం యొక్క టి-వర్క్స్ ఫౌండేషన్‌తో అవగాహన ఒప్పందం చేసుకున్న డస్సాల్ట్ సిస్టమ్స్

• వినూత్నమైన  స్టార్టప్ సెంటర్ ఆఫ్ ఎక్సలెన్స్ భారతదేశంలో ప్రారంభ దశ హార్డ్‌వేర్ స్టార్టప్‌లతో కలిసి పనిచేస్తుంది. 

• ఆధునిక డిజైన్ మరియు ఇంజినీరింగ్ సొల్యూషన్‌లను ప్రభావితం చేయడం ద్వారా భవిష్యత్తులో సిద్ధంగా ఉన్న ఆవిష్కరణలను నడపడానికి 3డి ఎక్స్‌పీరియెన్స్ వర్క్స్ వంటి తాజా సాంకేతికతలతో ఈ  కేంద్రాన్ని డస్సాల్ట్ సిస్టమ్స్ సన్నద్ధం చేస్తుంది. 

హైదరాబాద్ - జూలై 19, 2023 (TGN): డస్సాల్ట్ సిస్టమ్స్ (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA)  స్టార్టప్ సెంటర్‌ అఫ్ ఎక్సలెన్స్ ఏర్పాటు చేయడానికి మరియు ప్రారంభ దశ హార్డ్‌వేర్ స్టార్టప్‌లను నిమగ్నం చేయడానికి,  3డిఎక్స్‌పీరియన్స్  వర్క్స్ స్టార్టప్‌ ప్రోగ్రామ్ పరిచయం  చేయటానికి  భారతదేశపు అతిపెద్ద,  పూర్తి సమగ్ర హార్డ్‌వేర్ ప్రోటోటైపింగ్ కేంద్రమైన తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వ టి -వర్క్స్‌తో అవగాహన ఒప్పందం (MOU) కుదుర్చుకున్నట్లు ఈరోజు ప్రకటించింది. భారతదేశంలో IT ఇంజనీరింగ్ పర్యావరణ వ్యవస్థను విప్లవాత్మకంగా మార్చడానికి అంకితం చేయబడిన ఈ వినూత్నమైన స్టార్టప్ సెంటర్ ఆఫ్ ఎక్సలెన్స్, ఏరోస్పేస్ మరియు డిఫెన్స్, రవాణా మరియు మొబిలిటీ మరియు ఇతర పరిశ్రమలలో స్టార్టప్‌లకు మద్దతు ఇస్తుంది. 

స్ట్రాటజీ అండ్ బిజినెస్ డెవలప్‌మెంట్, 3డిఎక్స్‌పీరియన్స్ వర్క్స్, డసాల్ట్ సిస్టమ్స్ వైస్ ప్రెసిడెంట్ సుచిత్ జైన్, సాలిడ్‌వర్క్స్ ఇండియా మేనేజ్‌మెంట్ డైరెక్టర్ పీఎం రవికుమార్  మరియు అండ్ 3డిఎక్స్‌పీరియన్స్ వర్క్స్ డస్సాల్ట్ సిస్టమ్స్, డైరెక్టర్ అండ్ హెడ్ - ఎంటర్ప్రైస్ సొల్యూషన్స్  డస్సాల్ట్ సిస్టమ్స్, రామకృష్ణన్ వెంకటరామన్  మరియు  టీ-వర్క్స్ సీఈఓ  సుజయ్ కరంపురి సమక్షంలో ఎంఓయూపై సంతకాలు జరిగాయి. 

టి-వర్క్స్ అనేది తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వం యొక్క కార్య్రక్రమం. తమ ఆలోచన విఫలమవుతుందనే భయం లేకుండా ప్రయోగాలు, అన్వేషణ మరియు ఆవిష్కరణలు చేయాలనే అభిరుచి ఉన్న ఆవిష్కర్తల సంస్కృతిని  దేశంలో సృష్టించడం మరియు ప్రోత్సహించడం లక్ష్యంగా ఇది పెట్టుకుంది. అవగాహన ఒప్పందంపై సంతకం చేయడంతో,  ఆధునిక డిజైన్ మరియు ఇంజినీరింగ్ సొల్యూషన్‌ల పై ఆధారపడి భవిష్యత్తులో సిద్ధంగా ఉన్న ఆవిష్కరణలను నడపడానికి  3డి ఎక్స్‌పీరియెన్స్ వర్క్స్ వంటి తాజా సాంకేతికతలతో ఈ కేంద్రాన్ని డస్సాల్ట్ సిస్టమ్స్ సన్నద్ధం చేస్తుంది.  3డి ఎక్స్‌పీరియెన్స్ వర్క్స్ స్టార్టప్ ప్రోగ్రామ్ లో పాల్గొనే స్టార్టప్‌లకు సాఫ్ట్‌వేర్, శిక్షణ మరియు సహ-మార్కెటింగ్ వనరులను అందిస్తుంది మరియు వాటిని విజయవంతం చేయడంలో సహాయపడుతుంది. 

ఈ స్టార్టప్‌ సెంటర్ ఆఫ్ ఎక్సలెన్స్ ఒక ఆవిష్కరణ పర్యావరణ వ్యవస్థను ప్రారంభిస్తుంది, ఇది తదుపరి తరం స్టార్టప్‌లకు తమ ఉత్పత్తుల నమూనాలను రూపొందించడానికి, నిర్మించటానికి  మరియు అత్యాధునిక పరికరాలు, డిజైన్ సాధనాలు మరియు ఫీల్డ్‌ల అంతటా మార్గదర్శకత్వం ద్వారా ఆలోచన నుండి ఉత్పత్తికి ప్రయాణాన్ని వేగవంతం చేస్తుంది. 

“స్టార్టప్ సెంటర్ ఆఫ్ ఎక్సలెన్స్‌ను ఏర్పాటు చేయడానికి డస్సాల్ట్ సిస్టమ్స్‌తో భాగస్వామ్యం చేసుకోవటం వల్ల 3డి ఎక్స్‌పీరియెన్స్ వర్క్స్ వంటి సరికొత్త సాంకేతికతలతో కేంద్రాన్ని మరింత సన్నద్ధం చేయటం సాధ్యమవుతుంది, తమ ఉత్పత్తులను తదుపరి స్థాయికి తీసుకెళ్లేందుకు ప్రోటోటైప్‌లను రూపొందించడానికి పరిష్కారాలు కోరుకుంటూ  అత్యాధునిక సాఫ్ట్‌వేర్ మరియు ఐటి  సాంకేతికత  పరిష్కారాలను ఉపయోగించగల ప్రారంభ-దశ స్టార్టప్‌లకు ఇది  ప్రయోజనకరంగా ఉంటుంది. ” అని  టి-వర్క్స్  సిఇఒ మరియు తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వ  డైరెక్టర్ ఎలక్ట్రానిక్స్  సుజయ్ కరంపురి అన్నారు.

“ఇటువంటి కార్యక్రమాలు ప్రధాన పరిశ్రమలలో కొత్త తరం స్టార్టప్‌లకు సాధికారత కల్పించడంలో తోడ్పడతాయి. మార్కెట్‌లో కొత్త ఉత్పత్తిని ప్రారంభించేటప్పుడు అమూల్యమైన డిజైన్ మార్గదర్శకత్వం మరియు మెంటార్ షిప్  కొత్త స్టార్టప్‌లకు ప్రయోజనకరంగా ఉంటుంది, ఎందుకంటే ఇది సాధారణ తప్పులను నివారించడంలో మరియు సవాళ్లను అధిగమించడంలో వారికి సహాయపడుతుంది, అదే సమయంలో వారి  మొత్తం ప్రయాణాన్ని మరింత స్థిరమైనదిగా చేస్తుంది, ”అని డస్సాల్ట్ సిస్టమ్స్  ఇండియా మేనేజింగ్ డైరెక్టర్ దీపక్ ఎన్‌జి అన్నారు. 

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Matrix Gas and Renewables Concludes Pre-IPO Fundraising and Files DRHP for IPO

National, July 17, 2023 (TGN): Matrix Gas and Renewables Limited, one of the fastest growing gas aggregator in India, announced the successful completion of its Pre-IPO fundraising through preferential allotment held on July 06, 2023. In this round, the company has raised funds  from renowned investors such as Mr. Ashneer Grover, Mr. Gunavanth Vaid, Chhattisgarh Investments Group, and Singhvi Heritage LLP amongst others. The Company sets the stage for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of upto 56,00,000 equity shares.

Matrix Gas & Renewables Limited is strategically positioned to contribute significantly to India's growing energy demand by providing a reliable and competitively priced supply of natural gas from diverse sources. The company is backed by Mr. Anmol Singh Jaggi, founder of Gensol Engineering Ltd., specializing in solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and operation & maintenance (O&M) services, as well as BluSmart, India's pioneering EV ride-hailing service and EV charging superhub infrastructure operator.

The company has filed Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE EMERGE) on July 15, 2023 proposing to raise funds through Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company proposes to utilize the net proceeds from the fresh issue primarily towards meeting the working capital requirements for sourcing natural gas, rLNG (regasified liquefied natural gas), and importing LNG cargoes.

Matrix Gas has a proven track record in the gas aggregation business, having successfully managed gas volumes of more than 85 mmscm (million standard cubic meters) upto March 31, 2023. The company has provided efficient and reliable gas supply chain solutions to customers across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Matrix has registered an impressive financial growth over the years. In the fiscal year 2022-2023, the company achieved a turnover of INR 490 Crores, resulting in a net profit after taxes of INR 32 Crores. This strong financial performance reflects Matrix Gas's commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Anmol Singh Jaggi, Chairman and Managing Director, Matrix Gas and Renewables Limited and Chirag Kotecha, Whole-time Director, Matrix Gas and Renewables Limited have a combined experience of over 33 years in the Renewable Energy and Gas Industry.

The IPO will be subject to regulatory approvals, market conditions, and other considerations. Ends

Popeyes® arrives in Hyderabad: The Famed US fried Chicken Giant Brings Its Cajun Flavour to India’s City of Pearls

HYDERABAD, 13 JULY, 2023 (TGN): FoodWorks Limited (NSE, BSE: JUBLFOOD), India’s largest foodservice company, joyfully announces the inauguration of Popeyes®, the iconic US fried chicken titan, in the culturally rich and dynamic city of Hyderabad. With a robust legacy nearing half a century, Popeyes® has firmly positioned itself as a global phenomenon, enchanting palates and earning loyal followers across the world.

The brand's spectacular debut in India began with the launch of its flagship restaurant in Bengaluru, and was quickly followed by a triumphant spread in Chennai, Manipal, and Coimbatore. The brand's advent in Hyderabad signals yet another significant achievement, highlighting its rapidly growing appeal and fandom among fried chicken aficionados throughout the southern Indian territories.

“We are overjoyed to bring Popeyes® to the energetic heart of Hyderabad, fifth city for the brand in South India", shared Sameer Khetarpal, CEO and MD of Jubilant FoodWorks Limited. "Citizens of Hyderabad can now enjoy the bold Cajun flavours of fried chicken, burger (sandwich) in a brioche bun and French fries at the first store in Asian Satyam Mall. Seeing the lines outside the restaurant, we are humbled by the response that we are getting, motivating us to launch 30-35 stores in this year.”

Since its establishment in 1972, Popeyes has mesmerized global audiences with its authentic New Orleans-style culinary masterpieces, featuring the renowned fried chicken and signature chicken sandwiches. Nestled in Satyam Mall, Ameerpet, the inaugural Popeyes® outlet in Hyderabad is primed to swing its doors open on July 12, inviting patrons to immerse themselves in the tantalizing allure of Cajun-infused cuisine.

The meteoric success of Popeyes® is attributed to its meticulous hand breading, battering, and marinating of locally procured fresh chicken for a full 12 hours in distinctive Cajun seasonings – a classic fusion of cayenne pepper, garlic, onion, black and white pepper, and celery, guaranteeing a truly memorable gastronomic adventure with each bite.

Gaurav Pande, Executive Vice President and Head of Business at Popeyes® India added, “We are extremely happy to see how our iconic Louisiana-style fried chicken and signature Cajun flavors have struck a chord with the Indian audience. Our chicken, freshly sourced, freshly prepared and marinated over 12 hours, showcases our dedication to providing our customers with dishes that are flavourful to the very last bite. We are eagerly looking forward to serving our guests in Hyderabad and creating a memorable experience and loyalty for Popeyes that exists worldwide."

The Popeyes® India menu showcases the globally acclaimed Chicken Sandwich, along with a plethora of fried chicken selections that are freshly obtained, antibiotic-free, and devoid of any added MSG. To complete the gastronomic ensemble, the menu also offers balanced meal choices like Rice Bowls and Wraps, including vegetarian options, ensuring a holistic Popeyes® dining experience for all patrons. The brand has set a benchmark for its consumers with its iconic Hot & Messy Range, which is its signature fried chicken coated in flavourful sauces with Smoky Pepper and Sweet Chilli flavours. This unique offering continues to be a delightful choice for all the Indian guests. 

Popeyes® has gained a reputation for its bustling queues and palpable anticipation during the unveiling of new outlets. The brand's unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and audacious flavors has cultivated a devout fan base, who eagerly anticipate each fresh Popeyes® location. As Hyderabad embraces Popeyes®, it is predicted that the city's food lovers will join the ranks of these devoted fans, ready to savour the brand's distinct flavors and culinary prowess.

Popeyes® has made its menu available at fingertips with its dedicated app (for Android and iOS) and mobile website (www.popeyes.in), facilitating home-based gastronomic indulgence. Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has established its own delivery fleet, fully equipped with e-bikes to ensure a seamless, zero-emission delivery of the Popeyes® experience.

Popeyes India’s social media handles:

https://www.instagram.com/popeyes_india/; 

https://www.facebook.com/popeyesindia; https://twitter.com/Popeyes_India

About Jubilant FoodWorks Limited^: 

Jubilant FoodWorks Limited (NSE, BSE: JUBLFOOD) is India’s largest foodservice company and is part of the Jubilant Bhartia Group. Incorporated in 1995, the Company holds the exclusive master franchise rights from Domino’s Pizza Inc. to develop and operate the Domino’s Pizza brand in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. In India, it has a strong and extensive network of 1,816 Domino’s restaurants across 393 cities. In Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the Company operates through its wholly-owned owned subsidiaries which currently has 48 and 17 restaurants respectively. Jubilant FoodWorks also has exclusive rights to develop and operate Dunkin’ restaurants in India and Popeyes restaurants in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. The Company currently operates 21 Dunkin’ restaurants across six Indian cities and 13 Popeyes restaurants in two cities.

In 2019, Jubilant FoodWorks launched its first owned-restaurant brand ‘Hong’s Kitchen’ in the Chinese cuisine segment which now has 13 restaurants across three cities. 

Note: ^All store counts as on March 31, 2023

Website: www.jubilantfoodworks.com, www.dominos.co.in, www.popeyes.in

Goodbye to Constant Monitoring: TTK Prestige Unveils PIC 20 Wiz 1600W Cooktop with the Automatic Whistle Counter

NATIONAL, 13 JULY, 2023 (TGN): India’s highest-selling cooktop PIC 20 by TTK Prestige has been upgraded with the convenience of whistle counting feature and launched as PIC 20 Wiz 1600W. This feature is exclusive to TTK Prestige, a trusted brand in durable and innovative kitchen appliances.

This innovative function allows users to set the desired number of whistles when cooking with a pressure cooker and automatically turns off after the set number of whistles is completed.  It is a great feature for multi-tasker home cooks and those with choc-a-bloc schedules. Cooking can now be the least of their concerns and the added hassle of constantly checking the pressure cooker for whistles has been taken away owing to the unique feature in the appliance. The whistle counter automatically counts the set number of whistles and then transitions into the "automatic keep warm" mode, ensuring stress-free cooking without constant monitoring. Food stays warm and can be enjoyed when people are ready to eat.

Over the years, induction cooking has gained immense popularity due to its numerous benefits over traditional gas stoves. Induction cooktops offer at least 25% more efficiency compared to gas stoves, resulting in significant energy savings.  

The PIC 20 Wiz induction cooktop is specially designed with an array of Indian menu options, enabling users to effortlessly prepare authentic Indian dishes such as Chapatti, Idli, and Dosa or Sauté with just a touch of a button. The cooktop can be used for varied cooking purposes as is a versatile cooking companion for Indian kitchen requirements. Additionally, the cooktop's flat and smooth surface makes it easy to clean and maintain. This ensures the pre and post-cooking process in the kitchen is efficient and time-saving rather than time-consuming.

The benefits of the cooktop extend beyond convenience and efficiency. This intelligent appliance incorporates an Automatic Voltage Regulator that not only handles voltage fluctuations but also ensures a gradual load distribution for enhanced durability and performance. The PIC 20 Wiz induction cooktop is now available at INR 3695/- for purchase at authorized TTK Prestige retailers, leading e-commerce platforms, Prestige Xclusive stores, and the brand’s online store – https://shop.ttkprestige.co