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The digital cover of Entrepreneur India’s October 2024 shines spotlight on an unexpected trio of Actor Rana Daggubati, Sree Harsha Vadlamudi and Anirudh Ravichander who have joined forces for the tequila brand- Loca Loka. Who would have guessed that an actor, musician, and seasoned entrepreneur would be the perfect combination for a successful venture? The trio has invested a total of $10 miliion in Iron hill Hospitality Pvt Ltd, the company behind the 100% agave tequila, Loca Loka Interview link: https://lnkd.in/gzkG9j23 Interviewed by: Punita Sabharwal Story link: https://lnkd.in/gwEnYAqh Story by: Kavya Pillai #EntrepreneurMagazine #UnexpectedCollaborations #RanaDaggubati #TequilaBrand #IronhillIndia #AnirudhRavichander #LocaLoka #CelebrityEntrepreneurs #InnovationInBusiness #BusinessVenture

#Update Applied Materials has appointed Avinash (Avi) Avula as country president of Applied Materials India. Avula, with a strong background in semiconductor technology, will lead Applied's operations across five sites in India. His appointment aligns with Applied's focus on expanding its presence in India's growing semiconductor ecosystem. Avula's expertise and leadership are expected to drive further growth and innovation for Applied Materials in India. Read the story: https://ow.ly/Qo2650TUmzH #AppliedMaterials #SemiconductorIndustry #LeadershipChange #IndiaTech #TechInnovation #SemiconductorEcosystem #BusinessUpdate #IndustryNews #GrowthStrategy #AvinashAvula

mahendra nahata, Founder & Managing Director, HFCL Limited, was speaking at IMC 2024. He shared insights on the innovation happening in the telecom industry. Interview by: Shrabona Ghosh #IMC #Entrepreneur

#Update Arya.ag, an agritech platform, has secured $19.8 million from the US DFC to boost its i-commerce subsidiary, Aryatech. This funding will improve payment security, transaction transparency, and market access for farmers and FPOs. Arya.ag's integrated approach of storage, financing, and market linkages strengthens its position in the grain value chain. With a vast network of warehouses and advanced technology, Arya .ag aims to revolutionize India's grain commerce. Read the story: https://ow.ly/UCyL50TUl8K Prasanna Rao , Co-Founder and CEO of Arya.ag #AgriTech #FarmersFirst #InvestmentNews #SustainableFarming #GrainCommerce #InnovationInAgriculture #MarketAccess #FintechForFarmers #FoodSecurity #IndiaAgriculture

#Update Ambuja Cements Limited reported a strong Q2 FY25, with a 9% increase in volume and a record revenue of INR 7,516 crore. This is driven by a focus on scaling operations, cost optimization, and premium product sales. The company's strong financial position, with INR 10,135 crore in cash and cash equivalents and INR 59,916 crore in net worth, supports its growth initiatives. With the acquisition of a stake in Orient Cements, Ambuja Cements Limited aims to reach 100+ MTPA capacity by March 2025. The company is committed to sustainability and has joined the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization. Read the story: https://ow.ly/PV9G50TUigz #AmbujaCements #CementIndustry #FinancialGrowth #Sustainability #Q2Results #InvestmentNews #BusinessUpdate #IndustryInsights #Decarbonization #GrowthStrategy

#Update Suresh Khadakbhavi, a digital transformation leader, has revolutionized travel with Digi Yatra Foundation, a biometric passenger processing system. He expanded Digi Yatra Foundation from three to 24 airports, overcoming challenges like funding and passenger adoption. Digi Yatra Foundation prioritizes privacy by using a self-sovereign identity model, storing passenger data on their phones. This decentralized approach makes large-scale data breaches nearly impossible. With six million downloads, Suresh Khadakbhavi aims to further enhance the user experience with features like e-passport-based enrollment and international airport integration. Read the story: https://ow.ly/E6fT50TUark Story by: Punita Sabharwal #DigitalTransformation #TravelTech #BiometricSecurity #DigiYatra #PassengerExperience #AirportInnovation #TechLeadership #PrivacyFirst #TravelIndustry #SureshKhadakbhavi

#Update ARYA, a subsidiary of GPS Renewables, has secured INR 100 crore in mezzanine financing from InCred Capital Opportunities Fund and Spark Capital. The funds will be used to develop compressed biogas (CBG) projects with Indian Oil Corp Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. ARYA focuses on sustainable biofuels and industrial decarbonization. GPS Renewables, with a strong track record in raising capital and developing biogas plants, aims to contribute to India's Net Zero target through these projects. Read the story: https://ow.ly/xX5g50TUfJU Mainak Chakraborty, CEO of GPS Renewables and Chairman of ARYA #SustainableEnergy #Biogas #CleanTech #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonization #Biofuels #InvestmentNews #GreenFinance #IndiaNetZero #CircularEconomy

Satkeerthi M, CTO, Airtel Business, was speaking at IMC 2024. She shared insights on the innovation happening in the telecom industry. #IMC #Airtel

#Update On-demand home services startup COOX has secured USD 125K in seed funding from Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will be used to expand to 40 cities, enhance marketing, and integrate AI for better efficiency. COOX offers a wide range of services, including catering, event management, and rentals. Founded in 2019, COOX has served over 500,000 customers and created jobs for 3,000+ professionals. The startup aims to revolutionize home services and provide seamless experiences for both customers and partners. Read the story: https://ow.ly/YGFU50TUayL Abhishek Gupta (CMO), Akshat Gupta (CEO), Rajat Johri (CTO), Co-founders of COOX #StartupNews #HomeServices #SeedFunding #Entrepreneurship #AIIntegration #BusinessGrowth #OnDemandServices #Catering #EventManagement #TechStartups

#Update apna reports a 20% rise in festive season job postings, with over 200,000 positions. Logistics and operations lead with a 70% increase, driven by quick commerce growth. Retail and e-commerce follow with 30%, and hospitality with 25%. Companies like Delhivery and Shiprocket are hiring warehouse staff, logistics associates, and delivery drivers. This hiring trend extends to tier-2 and tier-3 cities. apna's targeted campaigns support these sectors, filling crucial roles and simplifying recruitment. Read the story: https://ow.ly/A0jE50TUalo Nirmit Parikh, Founder and CEO of apna.co #JobMarket #HiringTrends #EcommerceJobs #Logistics #Operations #FestiveHiring #JobPostings #Tier2Cities #Recruitment #QuickCommerce