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After last year’s hardships, 2021 has brought with it a sense of optimism and hopefulness for the entrepreneurial world. The shift in the economy has encouraged businesses to adapt to the ‘new normal’. It has also spurred them to be ‘adversity-ready’. They’re now prepared for literally any challenge that’d come

their way. A few companies have been exceptionally capable at this adaptation. They’ve not only survived the economic crisis but also managed to turn it into a massive growth opportunity. “MET Group of Companies” is one such organization that has been effective at handling the crisis. The company seamlessly transitioned its operations digitally, weeks before the government of India declared a national lockdown. Throughout the pandemic, the company paid extra attention to the health and safety of its clients as well as employees. “Spine Infratech” is another company that has successfully persevered through the crisis. Despite the adversities caused by the pandemic, the incredible team at Spine Infratech adapted to the new change and worked relentlessly on their R&D. The company’s continual growth efforts helped it stay relevant in national as well as international markets. Apart from these companies, there were others such as Pashupati group, Inteliment Technologies, Netleaf Software and Timios which sparked innovations that were acknowledged in international markets. Their ingenious business models and robust customer support helped them gain an edge over competitors.We all can take inspiration from these companies and learn from their long-sighted business approach. We also need to keep a constant eye on market movements so that we can adapt readily to change. As always, a growth mindset and an optimistic outlook will be the key ingredients for entrepreneurial success.

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In the past few years, the Indian economy has witnessed a surge of dynamic entrepreneurs. These market players have not only defied the status quo but have also spurred the evolution of their industry. Some of these entrepreneurs are especially noteworthy, in that their brand has successful served and innovated across a multitude of industries.

One such entrepreneur is Mr. Kunal Gupta, Founder & CEO of MET Group of Companies. In little over a decade, Mr. Gupta has transformed his business into an all-encompassing brand that specializes in multiple domains like IT/ITeS, BPM, Entertainment, Hospitality, Gaming, FinTech, BPO, BPM, etc. He’s regarded as one of the most versatile CEOs of the nation in 2021.

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Mr. Gupta’s Multifaceted BrandMET Group of Companies offers a broad range of services across multiple industries. Given below are the different facets of the brand:

MET Technologies Pvt Ltd: MET Technologies is a globally renowned name in the field of IT/ITES, Software Development, BPO, and Digital Marketing. Its ambitious project FITSER is an internationally acclaimed IT/ITES, Software Development, BPO & Digital Marketing unit. So far, it has served clients in the USA, Latin America, Europe, Middle East apart from serving domestic clients. After gaining a strong foothold in these global markets, the FITSER brand has further expanded in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with another extension- DIGITAL FITSER AUSTRALIA reaching out to clients in Australia & New Zealand.

XLN Media Solutions Pvt Ltd: MET Group of Companies’ XLN Media Solutions is one of the most sought-after companies in the gaming and entertainment industry.

Fenicia Hospitality Services Pvt Ltd: Regarded as Asia’s largest Luxury Lounge, Club Fenicia offers unmatched fine dining services.

CAFEPLEX Entertainment Pvt Ltd: Cafeplex Entertainment’s ‘CineCafes’ is a premium private screening facility situated in a luxury lounge. It offers a one-of-a-kind movie viewing experiences to its audiences in a luxe setting. Rapido Payments Pvt Ltd: A payment gateway processor that serves domestic as well as international merchants in the e-commerce vertical.

The Brand’s Inception StoryKunal Gupta started his career as a software engineer at Infosys, after completing a software engineering course from PESIT, Bangalore, an Executive course in Decision Making from IIMC Kolkata, and an MBA PGPMAX from ISB Hyderabad.During his two years at Infosys, he got acquainted with all the functionalities and workings of the BPO and BPM industry segments. Despite having great scope in his career, he chose to do something different. “I had a strong will to do something worthwhile for my city and this led me to return to Kolkata and think about creating an employment avenue in the form of a business that can also bring in the light of technology and be a source of livelihood for the educated youth of the Eastern region,” says Kunal. Given his strong interpersonal skills, Kunal quickly assembled the right networks and dove into the field of BPO services. In 2010, he founded MET Technologies Pvt. Ltd, with a humble workforce of 3 employees. He aimed to provide BPO services to international clients from his small setup in Bangur, Kolkata.

“The journey of MET began with only 3 employees and since then there has been no looking back. Today, MET has a capacity for more than 1700 employees with state-of-art facilities and world-class infrastructure. Besides the IT/ITeS sector, I had also ventured into other business verticals like hospitality & wellness, gaming & entertainment, and lots more diversifying operations and scaling new heights in the field of entrepreneurship. It helped me to set up diverse business verticals globally making MET Group of Companies a reputed name.”

“Another very crucial aspect was laying the strong foundation of the company with a robust Management team who are impeccably skilled, qualified and professionally trained people’s managers. All the members of my management team are extremely qualified and passionate individuals who have a robust background of working for several reputed brands and have years of experience in their respective fields.”

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Mr. Gupta’s Diverse ClienteleIn the course of his entrepreneurial journey, Mr. Gupta has travelled extensively and co-created new business ventures in more than 10 countries. “At present, I am focused on providing authentic thought leadership, driving empathic conversations, meaningful discourses of cooperation, co-existence, and creating some experiences that can change lives,” he said. MET Group has a geographically diverse clientele that spans across 5 continents. The company aims at catering to as many clients as possible, irrespective of their size or scale of business. “We cater to an international clientele base that comprises all types of businesses ranging from SME, SMB, SOHO, B2B & B2C businesses to large corporations to enterprise-level businesses empowering them with our innovative solutions. From Start-up founders to product owners to well-established international business brands, our clients are highly diverse with varying commercial needs. Most of our clients are reputed names in their fields of business and also have multi-national operations and hence, we have to cater to them with their customised needs,” he added. To date, the company has provided hundreds of bespoke solutions to clients in different industry verticals. Some of these verticals are:• IT/ITES• Hospitality & Leisure• E-Commerce• Business Intelligence• Transportation & Logistics• Banking & Financial Services• Telecommunication• Real Estate

Overcoming the Challenges of The PandemicMr. Gupta, like countless other entrepreneurs, had to face several daunting challenges during the pandemic. To ensure an uninterrupted flow of operations during the lockdown, he had to redefine his company’s infrastructure. “MET Technologies had always functioned on the model of ‘work-from-office premises culture’. However, the pandemic-driven lockdown forced us to look into the work-from-home setup seriously making us redefine our existing IT infrastructure to facilitate employees to work seamlessly even from remote locations,” says Mr. Gupta. The company also revisited its product creation and delivery models to make them more accessible and adaptable for this new change. Most of the company’s hospitality businesses, which included Clubs, Lounges, and Restaurants, had to be shut. This forced Mr. Gupta to think of alternative ways to revive the company’s operations in the safest ways possible, once the lockdown curbs were lifted. “In this context, our primary focus was on ensuring that all our employees remain safe and unaffected from the infection and so, we invested greatly on thorough sanitization and disinfection of our offices & facilities,” he added.As Steve Jobs had said- “Great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by a team of people!” “I have been able to overcome challenges of all kinds is also because of my strong Management team. They have been the great pillars of my organization and, every department be it - Operations, Human Resource, Finance & IT is manned by heads who are well-equipped and aligned to the vision and mission of the organization. They are all remarkable individuals, impeccably skilled and trained in their respective domains of specialization with years of industry

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experience. They have always endeavoured to make the MET Group soar new heights of success every time. I have also included them in all vital processes of the company and received an equal amount of cooperation from their end as well,” he added.

How He Ensures Employee SatisfactionFor Mr. Gupta, his employees are his greatest strength. He emphasizes greatly on the welfare and well-being of his employees and has introduced a range of activities that ensure the same. “We have put in place our HR Wing to look into a broad spectrum of activities that ensure their well-being, and happiness. Our policies are also designed to keep the employees at the helm of all affairs. We have incorporated several employee-centric best practices to create a lean organization with just three levels of hierarchy. Our open-door policy ensures that there are no chances of grievances and even the slightest of the grievances are addressed immediately making the employees feel at home even while at work,” he says. The company also has special Rewards & Recognition (R&R) practices that

acknowledge the hard work, passion, and dedication of its employees every year. We also emphasize on constant training of the employees so that they can hone their skills to face the emerging challenges of the industry bang on. Besides this, sporting events, celebrations, and fun activities are conducted regularly to ensure that the employees stay happy and content.

Views on Entrepreneurial StereotypesHaving been in the industry for more than two decades, traveling almost all over the globe, Mr. Gupta is a great business visionary and is well aware of how vile the business environment can get. “The business landscape can get quite overwhelming for entrepreneurs as you start a business to create a difference, though being aware of all the stereotypes. However, you can still set forth your aim and come out successfully. It is tough to escape the obvious stereotypes when in business, but the good news is that still, you can break those if you have the will and zeal to step on the untrodden paths and explore the unexplored,” he says. According to him, an entrepreneur must focus on making a difference via his/her business or commercial venture. He believes that if one can contribute to society apart from their usual goals of profitability, they are bound to overcome all stereotypes. “If you have the talent, skills, and expertise to accomplish a task, you will emerge triumphant. That is also because if your mind is set on a goal, you will leave no stone unturned to achieve it. Hence, I strongly believe that if you dream to achieve something, keep striving towards it relentlessly to achieve it successfully. It is always your efforts that will help you realize your dreams into reality,” he affirms. Mr. Gupta also stresses the importance of “reinventing the wheel”. He believes that every entrepreneur must strive to add more elements to a market solution rather than altering the functions. This will ensure an enhanced user experience and add more value to the entrepreneur’s ventures.

Future Plans For MET Group• Mr. Gupta has numerous ambitious plans for MET

Group, some of which have been given below:• To list MET Technologies in the National Stock

Exchange (NSE) & Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)• To own an IT Park in Kolkata that will include a

wide range of amenities like cafes, entertainment zones, gyms, restaurants, etc.

• To make MET Foundation a globally recognized charitable organization.

• To make MET Technologies a globally reputed brand that serves as a one-stop-solution for all IT/ITeS, BPO, Software development and Digital Marketing service needs.

• To capture the e-commerce market globally and cover more potential business territories.

• To expand the brand’s operations of hospitality segments nationally as well as internationally over time.

• To increase Club Fenicia, Asia’s largest luxury lounge’s branches in different metros and tier 1 cities of the country.

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• To establish the CineCafes franchise as the leading business model nationally and internationally.

• With these plans, Mr. Gupta aspires to spread the brand’s operations over diverse demographics and geographical territories.

Noteworthy Achievements and AccreditationsOver the years, MET Group has achieved a plethora of esteemed accolades owing to its effective business strategies. Some of the most noteworthy ones have been listed below:

• Received membership of NASSCOM, TPSM (Telephone Preference Service), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Claims Management Regulator, and MPS (Mailing Preference Service)

• Became an ISO 9001:2015 certified and ISO 27001 certified.• “The 20 most promising Call Centre Technology solution

provider” -CIO Review 2016• Winner Award “GROWTH – IT SERVICES” Nasscom East IT

Awards, 2017• “CEO of the Month”-The CEO Magazine, October 2017• “25 fastest-growing BPM companies in India” The CEO

Magazine, 2017.• The West Bengal Best Employer Brand Award 2018• The West Bengal Exemplary Leader Award 2018• Featured in the renowned magazine, EPCES NEWS (Export

Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs).• Times Hospitality Icons Kolkata Awards 2020 to Club Fenicia

as the finest gastronomic destination in the city offering Iconic Contemporary Asian.

A Message to Aspiring EntrepreneursEvery newbie yearns to hear the advice of an accomplished entrepreneur. Mr. Gupta, with his two decades of entrepreneurial experience, has all the know-how and insights for effectively guiding young entrepreneurs. As a though-leader who has envisioned growth for this own group in several strategically challenging market landscapes. Here’s what he has to say to them.Quoting Steve Jobs, he said- “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat.” “I believe, it is very crucial to understand that innovation is the core of any industry and any innovation must impact the lives of people who come in contact with it directly or indirectly. Hence, entrepreneurs and businessmen must devote a significant amount of time to constantly innovate and ideate to bring to life solutions that impact the lives of many in the true sense of the term. They must constantly try to create a business ecosystem where meaningful and prolonged business relationships grow and develop each day by nurturing innovation. The idea is to lead by being an example so that they can set benchmarks of success each passing day” he added.Moreover, they must challenge themselves every day and dare to take risks, he believes strongly. “Push your limits hard. The biggest risk itself is not taking risks, so push your limits and challenge yourself every day,” he said. “All entrepreneurs and start-up founders must set forth an aim and have a vision to achieve it by building a great team who dare to think out-of-the-box and even face their own fears. It will help you become the game-changers and the ideal business role-models to look up to,” Mr. Gupta further added.

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The software development industry has seen some significant developments in the past few years. The advent of several breakthrough technologies, many of which have multipurpose applications, have caused the industry to become a mainstay for numerous digital businesses. This trend is glaringly evident in software development start-up, which are

experiencing an unprecedented demand for their services

Netleaf Software is one such Software Development Start-up that has experienced exponential growth since its inception in 2017. A vision of Mr. Ratnesh Kumar Sharma, Be & be recognized as the most competent in next-generation of digital services and consulting Company of 21st century

Inception Story of Netleaf Software Mr. Ratnesh got the inspiration to start a holistic software development firm when he was working in the BFSI industry. He noticed that many upcoming companies had neither the resources nor the information, how to digitize their business. There was a dire need for a value-added service that could help them navigate through the nitty-gritty of the process.Given this pressing demand, Mr. Ratnesh, in coalition with Shilka Saxena and Deepa Vishwakarma founded Netleaf Software in March 2017. The trio was widely known as “The Three Musketeers” among entrepreneurial circles.

Core Values of Netleaf SoftwareNetleaf Software has always been a values-driven organization. These core values (Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence) continue to direct the growth and leverage gave Netleaf a head start in the world’s competitive start-up market.In our journey of over 3 years, we have catalyzed some of the major changes that have led to fasted growing start up as the valuable destination for software services

Products and Services Offered by Netleaf SoftwareNetleaf Software provides a wide range of information technology-related products and services including application development, technology outsourcing, consulting, enterprise software, hardware sizing, payment processing, software management and technology services from different sectors such as finance, education, and Healthcare. Some of the important work related platforms used in Netleaf Software are

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Technology Consulting Under the technology consulting, we activity focuses on advising organizations on how best to use IT in achieving their business objectives.Customized Application Development (Mobile and Web)Business process automation, Automated invoicing, Company-facing / Customer-facing web portals, E-commerce software solutions.Enterprise Database SolutionSolutions that allow organizations to collect data of any type, source and structure we support Open source platform like Mongo DB and PostgreSQL, MySQL, CASANDRAApplication ModernizationUnlock the Full Value of Cloud with Application ModernisationCloud servicesCloud Setup, Optimisation, Migrations, Cloud monitoring and maintenanceDigital Marketing servicesDigital Marketing Strategy, SEO, SMO SEM, PPC, App Marketing, Brand Management

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Miss Deepa Emphasis on R&D InitiativesBeing an indefatigable proponent of tech advancement, Miss Deepa gives great importance to R&D Initiatives. Each product/service offered by his brand is backed by extensive R&D. A group of experienced professionals work towards the development and augmentation of our products and services.

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CRM- (Banking & Financial Services) Complete lending platform solution, lead Mgt., Collection, Disbursal, and Account Mgt. ERP- Recruitment & LogisticsFrom warehouse management to warehouse automation, transportation management and all the way to shipping logistics and contract managementHRM- Resource Mgt.HRM is an open source HR software that offers a wealth of modules to suit the needs of your business. Our HR Software widely-used HR management system is feature-rich, intuitive and provides an essential HR management platform and access to a broad community of usersLMS-E-learningA learning management system is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation and delivery of educational courses, training programs, or learning and development programs

CTO Ankit SharmaAt Netleaf Software, Ankit Sharma is responsible for driving the technology strategy and cohesively integrating it with NETLEAF SOFTWARE’s business strategy, simultaneously identifying new opportunities, managing the R&D department and monitoring technological and social trends. He is also focusing on building the team and strengthening midlevel leadership.

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Mr. Ratnesh’s Plans for FutureCurrently, there are two ambitious projects that Mr. Ratnesh is planning to fructify in 2021. The first one is NetFinCorp which is an online lending platform where people get/lend loans in a paperless, contactless manner. NetFinCorp is bound to be launched by the end of this January. The second project, rentpe.com is an online rental company. It aims to offer easy access to a smarter & better lifestyle. Rentpe services let you rent lifestyle essentials like furniture, appliances and more, at affordable prices and in other manner consumer can also put their unused household items over Rentpe. The project is expected to be launched in the next few weeks

Seeking Work-Life Balance? Not a Realistic Goal According to Mr. Ratnesh!Unlike most entrepreneurs who preach the importance of work-life balance, Mr. Ratnesh believes one has to sacrifice either of the two depending on their priorities. He believes that one has to ‘pay the price’ for success; oftentimes, that price is one’s personal life. For the next few decades, he has solely dedicated himself to achieving his professional goals. He won’t bother with other activities until he has fulfilled himself on this front.

A Message for the Readers of Prime Insights MagazineBeing an advocate for holistic personal growth, Mr. Ratnesh warns younger entrepreneurs to refrain from hiring money-hungry ‘eagerbeavers’ in their organization. He says, “Generally speaking, there are two kinds of professionals in the corporate world. One is the kind that chases monetary goals. The other seeks development of skills and qualities. Always, hire the latter. You’ll do great for the long-term growth of your brand.

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SPINE INFRATECH PVT LTD: An Illustrious Architecture Brand with a Flair for Innovation

The architecture and design industry in the country has witnessed an unprecedented boom in the past few years. Thousands of architectural firms, both big and small, have innovated structural

models that’ve expanded the dimensions of design. While earlier viewed as a rigid science, architecture now is considered an adventurously creative front owing to their efforts. They’ve not just encouraged out-of-the-box thinking; they’ve completely transformed peoples’ perception of the field. Spine Infratech Pvt Ltd is one such sought-after Architecture and interior Design firm that is based in Delhi. The company offers customized, unconventional, and affordable solutions for corporate, residential, and retail spaces. In its 8 years of existence, the brand has successfully served hundreds of clients across a broad spectrum of industries and niches.

Spine Infratech’s Diverse Service Portfolio:Spine Infratech is a brand that believes in combining functionality with aesthetics. Their ultimate goal is to optimize any given space in the best way possible. By conveying the client’s vision to their team of professionals, the company aims at providing only the best possible outcomes. The following are some of the services the brand offers to meet the expectations of its clients:Design Consultation: Exclusive Design Consultation services to effectively reflect the style quotient and lifestyle of the client. The team of professionals at Spine Infratech ensure that the soul of the client’s philosophy is revived through their designs. Turnkey Solutions: Comprehensive implementation services of civil and design schemes like flooring layouts, woodwork, false ceiling, lighting, plumbing, etc. Bespoke Solutions: Tailor-made furniture pieces and lighting solutions to utilise the full potential of any space. Project Management: Seamless coordination with multiple vendors to ensure timely execution of superior quality designs.After Sales Services: Specialized solutions for any post project completion issues to ensure that the client is a 100% satisfied. On-Time Deliveries: Timely delivery of all projects, thanks to the company’s unmatched management skills. PMC Services: Thorough consultation and monitoring of each project.Workshops: Workshops to customize furniture pieces as per the client’s requirements. Owing to its irreproachable service, Spine Infratech is regarded as one of the highest-rated Architecture & Interior Design companies in Delhi. It has also won several accolades and recognitions for its immense contribution to the architectural field.

The Brand’s Inception StorySpine Infratech was conceived back in 2012 by two entrepreneurs, Alka Srivastava and Kapil Tyagi. They aspired to build an all-encompassing architectural services and design aesthetics brand. Prior to this, Kapil had

collaborated with Alka on a few freelance projects. Inspired by their previous successes, they decided to undertake this venture. Their idea was to offer a one-stop-shop for all possible architectural, furniture, and design needs. Since Kapil had a strong technical background through his experience in the architecture and infrastructure industry, he provided insightful ideas for the company. On the other hand, Alka took on the role of the Creative Director who ensured that the creative designs matched the client’s vision. Previously, both Alka and Kapil were involved in consultation work for the most part. Alka had worked as a designer in a design firm. Taking projects on a turnkey basis was quite challenging for them, as it demanded a huge team and strong project management skills. They also had to handle material procurements and source managing. Collectively, all this was extremely difficult to manage.Despite the difficulties, however, Alka and Kapil managed to get the company off the ground. It gradually grew and began

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company, the customer is equivalent to a teacher, as every project teaches them about unique situations, experiences, and learnings. To ensure utmost client contentment, the company focuses on after sales assistance, something that only a handful of design and architecture firms provide. “Since the beginning we have focused on timely delivery and after sales assistance, this has helped us achieve a unique position,” says Alka.

Spine Infratech’s Plans for The FutureBeing a rapidly growing firm, Spine has numerous ambitious plans in the pipeline. Last year, the company had extended its services to PAN India. However, due to COVID-19, some of those projects were suspended. As things are gradually falling back to normalcy, the company will be resuming those projects very soon. It will also be entering into the segment of luxury villas in North India. For this project, the company will be collaborating with a very senior and reputable architect over his highly prestigious project.

A Message to Aspiring EntrepreneursEmphasising on the need for consistent growth, Alka encourages young entrepreneurs to do things that seem difficult and inconceivable. She sums it up in 6 short words: “Step out of your comfort zone.”

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to attract more clients. Today, after 8 years since its inception, Spine Infratech has emerged as one of the most eminent architectural firms in all of North India. It has mastered the art of offering timely and efficient services while handling multiple vendors.

The Industrious Team at Spine InfratechAs the architecture and design industry mainly runs on word of mouth, it is very important for firms to have a reliable team. The hardworking and diligent team of interior designers and architects at Spine leave no stone unturned while working on a client’s project. All members are backed by over a decade of experience in the industry and are greatly adept at handling clients. Their goal is to not only fulfil the client’s needs but also exceed their expectations in every way.

What makes the company unique?Unlike other architecture firms, Spine tries to make the process of turnkey projects as transparent and flexible as possible. At every step of the way, the client is free to communicate with the experts regarding their work. For this very reason, the company has even introduced a PMC model through which the client is informed about the day-to-day progress. So far, the model has garnered quite a few positive reviews from the clients.

Trust is another major factor that the company aims to bank upon. “In our field, trust is extremely important as a home, office or a commercial space involves sentiments. In such cases, people generally would like to go with references. We are fortunate that we have repeat clients, which reiterates the fact that we are trustworthy,” says Alka.

How the Company ensures Utmost Customer SatisfactionThe brand places great emphasis on customer satisfaction. According to the

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Pashupati: One of the Most Distinguished Multi-Product Textile Manufacturer in North India

An Overview of the CompanyPashupati is one of the trusted companies based in Uttarakhand, North India. Since 1979, we have been into the textile business with the manufacturing and trading of cloth. In 2007, the dream became reality when Pashupati Laminators Pvt. Ltd. got established. Manufacturing of woven fabric or sacks was started with the primary capacity of 14,000 Ton per annum.At Pashupati, we understand how important unmatched quality and uniformity for our customers. We hold the essential experience and methodological capability to deliver it at the right time. Pashupati has been equipped in manufacturing goods with proven quality such as woven fabrics (packaging goods) filler additives, Recyclates, Master Batches, and textile goods. Pashupati adhere to consistent quality, innovation and sustainability codes. Our major goal is to reach extensive markets by preserving the strengths of the profitable records formed over trust and quality.

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Our client’s satisfaction is our prime priority. We make sure that he obtains the right quality and complete product range on a single platform, at a cost-effective price clubbed with on-time deliveries. This way we win our client’s confidence as our quality and product range only set us apart in the competitive market.To guarantee the quality, Pashupati grants the right knack in every segment of development and manufacturing practice. The constant technical support team for essential troubleshooting and a hands-on system facilitates Pashupati clients to lessen costs and make the best use of productivity.

Pashupati’s Diverse Range of Products The company manufactures a wide range of products such as woven fabric and bags, laminated and non-laminated bags, BOPP Bags, Paper Laminated bags, Master Batch, Filler Additives, Recycled Polyolefin granules, Recycled LLDPE granules, Recycled PET Flakes, Recycled Master Batch (PET), Recycled PET Chips, Recycled Polyester staple fiber (Solid/Hollow/Dyed) etc. Specialty fiber like Reinforcement Fiber, Anti Bacterial, AcroFil Fiber, Fire Retardant, and Synthetic yarns. Except for manufacturing, we are also into waste collection, delivering EPR services to brands by carrying out collection, segregation and recycling. Owing to the constant efforts and supreme expertise of the Pashupati team, we have emerged as an eminent manufacturer in this industry.

Pashupati’s Customer-Centric StrategyA victorious business always prices its valued clients above anything else. Pashupati too owes a large fraction of its achievement to its clients. Here clients are considered as our business partners and Pashupati always believes that if they grow, we will grow or, their growth is our growth. Pashupati builds a professional plus an expressive association with its customers. This customer-centric process has forced certain valued customers to be linked with our company for over 15 years.

What Differentiates Pashupati from its Opponents?To be noticeable in the marketplace, a company should have a powerful USP. For Pashupati, the USP is its customer-centered line of attack depending on certain principles:• Assurance: Pashupati’s statement of an overall assurance goes

way beyond the product quality.

• Sustainability: Pashupati believes in working in an environmentally, socially, and hygienically suitable way. Therefore, it bestows all of its efforts towards manufacturing quality product range with sustainable approach

• Reliability: The highly skilled team at Pashupati is committed to offering supreme support to its clients, each step.

Pashupati believes in a synergic growth curve between two companies. This is the motivation that makes us work even harder every year. A majority of our clients (60% +) have been retained for years. We have gained their trust and are on the way to build new reputed customers every year. Pashupati is continuously functioning on capacity expansion together with quality improvement and product range growth. A target has been set this year to lower down the wastage up to 50% or recycle our waste. Also, we aim to manufacture some new products and for this, the group is making an investment of about INR 150 crores.

The Company’s Future PlansBeing a swiftly growing business, Pashpati has abundant projects in the pipeline. To begin with, the company is striving to manufacture high-quality filament yarn at Kundana Techno Tex in Hyderabad. Besides this, the company is planning to expand its base in waste (PET/HDPE/LDPE/SUP/MLP/PP) collection across India. We are also planning to start commercial production at our new facilities: KundanaTechnoTex, SalasarTechnoTex, and Saurabh Clean Tech in 2021. Pashupati is also planning to add capacities in renewable energy (solar/wind/biomass) at the Jaipur and Kashipur facilities. The company plans to manufacture the capacity of PP/HDPE and woven fabric by setting up added tapelines and looms. Last but not the least, the company intends to expand the facilities to manufacture food-grade flakes and rPET chips at Pashupati Polytex Pvt. Ltd. The total investment of these plans is around INR 500 Crores.

A message for the Budding EntrepreneursSuccess doesn’t come without hard work. A depth insight into your work is essential, all the attributes must be studied and calculated decisions must be made. Set yourself as a role model for your subordinates. Don’t quit, keep moving, take risks, and believe in yourself.

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Yoga Poses are Going to Elevate Your Immune System6

Stress is the mainsource of various forms of diseases. Including Yoga practices in your daily life routine is a great thought to get rid of higher stress-levels and enrich your inner

strength. Facts say that sufficient oxygen supplyis essential for all body organs to achieve optimum cell growth. Yoga aids in intensifyingthe oxygen supply required for producing new blood circulation. Bypractising a few popular Yoga poses and pranayama breathing exercises, the process of blood circulation is reinforced and creates better immunity in a person. It simultaneously extends the body’s ability to fight with the illness.After proper Yoga practice, you can reliably recharge your body and release toxins for the proper functioning of your body. It is best for bringing good resilience between inside and outside. Here are few most popular Yoga poses that help to create the right balance between your human mind and body.

PranayamaPranayama is one of the easiest and effective ways to boost your immunity and inhale positive energy for effective body functioning. It helps in improving deep breathing that lessens

stress hormones, corrects heart rates and reduces nervous distress. In this Yoga position, you need to sit in a comfortable position and keep your leg crossed. You need to extend your body little with the shoulders over the hips. Take a deep breath and stretch your spine and then exhale slowly. Repeat the process in the same position till 10 breaths. This Yoga process seems quite effective among all Yoga poses.

Matsyasana VariationAn immunity strengthening pose of Yoga, fish pose or Matsyasana detoxifies your body and elevates your energy levels in a great way. Additionally, it helps in clearing nasal passageways and releases congestion. This Yoga pose is performed with the lotus position. You can perform this Yoga pose just by uplifting your head and slowly raising your chest. Make sure your chest is relaxed in any way. Place your shoulders at ease and your arms should be wide open. Keep your palms face up and extend your legs straight down. Try to remain in the same position for around 2 to 3 minutes to avail maximum benefits.

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Eagle Pose (Garudasana)This Yoga pose aids in inspiring fresh blood flow in the entire body by working with the specific pressure points that allow immunity-boosting fluid to flow through the whole body. The enfolding motion of the legs and arms assist in advancing circulation and freeing the toxins. As this Yoga pose is standing and balancing posture, breathing is also mandatory to keep your body stable and still. This breath rise will amplify circulation through out the body and mind, it further helps in freeing the stiffness and standing energy.

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)This Yoga pose is for solidifying the legs and core, but in reality, it assists in opening the hips and releasing tension in the shoulders. This pose is usually known for its rapid healing process and there also exists an element of overall release within the body. Triangle pose also bounces the façade near the lungs that supports breathing process. This pose is great for the people who hold tension at their hips as triangle pose is an opening posture. In this Yoga pose, you need to bend your front knee and exhale while moving your hand towards the front of your mat. You need to be gentle with your ribs while you roll them open.

Sphinx Pose (SalambaBhujangasana)This pose is considered highly beneficial for the nervous system

and is great for fighting with stress and depression. It is quite easy to perform and also don’t demand a lot of efforts from your body. It is best to perform this pose in the morning as it simultaneously rejuvenates and calms the mind. It also reflexologies the lower abdomen and alleviates stomach pain. One can reliably perform this Yoga pose by lying flat on the stomach and uplifting the shoulders. You can also extend the hands forward, bend the elbows and relax the glutes thereby lifting the neck. This curative pose allows a person to breath-in through his nose and out through his mouth.

Revolved Chair Pose (ParivrttaUtkatasana)Twisted postures in Yoga are considered great for the overall health of a person. Revolved chair pose allows deeper internal detoxification from digestive organs and kidneys. This pose also seems great for raising the quality of your breath and is also ultra-grounding.

Final WordsFew most prevalent Yoga poses to keep your body stress-free and helps your nervous system to work better. You can make your Yoga practice even more comfortable by using eco-friendly yoga mats. Yoga has been in Hinduism culture fora long time and there are endless benefits of practising Yoga other than stress-relief and mental wellness.

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GravitasQ Stories: New Age Story tellers with a difference!

Once upon a time in a far, far land…That’s how most fairy tales used to begin. The fairy tale called GravitasQ Stories began in early 2019 out of a

desire to create some amazing content and design. Today GravitasQ Stories is a full service media agency offering a range of marketing and branding communication solutions under one roof.

The gap which had to be filled The idea behind GravitasQ Stories was born much before 2019. The fowunding team at GravitasQ Stories comprises professionals with decades of experience in customer service, client servicing and account management. They felt that there was a need for an agency which empathized, understood and delivered what the customer wanted. It was a gap which had to be filled. As a result, after months of research, discussions and planning, GravitasQ Stories was incorporated in early 2019.

In the initial phase, the journey was quite challenging but entirely rewarding and satisfying. Aloysius Domnic, Founder and MD, GravitasQ Stories says “The initial few months were very exciting, hectic and challenging. There was so much to learn, targets and deadlines to meet, client discussions, etc. all in a day’s work. Every one used to work for a minimum of 12-14 hours daily. However, when I look at what we have managed to achieve as a team, everything was worth it.” Systems and processes were put in place to ensure smooth functioning.

Aloysius Domnic Founder and MD

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Cut to the presentGravitasQ Stories adds value to your business by telling your story or conveying your message in the most effective manner. Their design led approach enables them to be a solution partner to their clients rather than just a vendor. They adopt an end to end consulting approach to their clients’ business. Their in-house SIM Framework (Strategize-Implement-Measure) enables them to be a part of their client’s marketing communication strategy discussions where they offer their insights and solutions. Post that, they implement the strategy through their suite of innovative solutions. Finally, they are able to measure it’s effectiveness, thereby offering tangible benefits to their clients.

E-learning has become ubiquitous in these challenging times. With businesses and educational institutions going remote, there is an ever increasing demand for quality and engaging content. GravitasQ Stories’ suite of e-learning solutions comprises quality content, graphics, interactive simulations, instructional design, virtual role plays, gamification and more.

Clutter breaking content is what differentiates good from great when it comes to messaging. GravitasQ Stories’ Content as a Service (CaaS) solutions convey the underlying message in a way that is retained by the target audience for a long time. Content for audio visuals, websites, blogs, whitepapers, taglines and more are ideal for your internal and external communication requirements.

Textual and visual storytelling is an integral component of any communication. In this hyper social world, it’s all about views, likes, shares and clicks. Audio visuals, be it corporate videos, animated videos, explainers, live action shoots, ads, etc. that engage are the key. That’s another area where GravitasQ Stories specializes in.

Apart from these, digital marketing, 3D animation, virtual and augmented reality, website and app development are some of their other service offerings.

Great content, great design, great solutions are what you can expect from their experienced techno creative team of storytellers, thinkers, graphic designers, motion graphic artists, programmers and more. Let’s say you want an explainer video developed for your YouTube channel. The end to end process starting from script writing to storyboarding to motion graphics to voiceover recording till the final output is developed, is managed in house. Experienced account managers handhold you through the entire process and ensure that the final output exceeds your expectations. Originality, creativity, technical proficiency and transparency have been the cornerstones of their success.

Future PlansAloysius says, “It feels like we have just begun. There’s so much more to achieve. Technology is a key enabler and we will continue to explore and incorporate the latest cutting edge technology as a part of our innovative solution offerings. We aim to grow manifold over the next 5 years.”

Look no further than GravitasQ Stories for all your e-learning, marketing and branding communication requirements.

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All you need to know while reachin out for angel investment for your startup

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After having raised funds from closed ones or savings, ev-ery entrepreneur aspires to start his own business or start-up. Not only that they also need to push further through their dreams and beyond every odds. However to accelerate the business to aspiring heights, often sources of constant funding are required which becomes an issue if not received from a reliable source or for prolonged periods. The pro-duction, recruitment and business expansion all depends on it. Taking too many debts from banks at an earlier stage can also lead to too much of mental burden.

Thus, in this scenario angel investors rove to be highly bene-ficial. They are a specific set of investors who lookout for op-portunities to fund the new business. There are no monthly repayment commitments and no obligation to replay the invested capital in the scenario of the undergrowth of that business. However, control over the business become par-tial. Most businesses don’t have an idea of the angel investors and hence let’s have a look at what is exactly is.

What are they?Angel investors are a high net-worth individual who pro-vides financial support to small startups in exchange for ownership equity. They prioritize on the business growth rather than on the profits a company makes in the long run. Thus they divert their motto from venture capitalists in a better way.

Their significant roleWhile coming to what role they play, one must know that they come from any professional background and may even be any other startups. However, they aren’t influenced by profits and targets the success of business ahead. They as-sist the business in every step and take up the mentorship role. They may also be experienced and executives who have already gathered experienced from past companies. Their guidance and mentorship are that what makes the business to newer heights. They are highly crucial for any startup eco-system.

What do they seek in a new startup model?There are few things that angel investors find first before in-vesting their funds into the startup.

• They find the genuineness and commitments of the founders since that is the strong motivating force for any business. They, certain times even bet on the found-ing teams for their trustworthy words and reliability with angel investors. If the founding teams solve any real problems with tenacity and vision regarding their collaboration with angel investors, then they too can help the team build up a huge capital fund.

• They lookout for a good management team, which if not efficient, then there is no point of starting any busi-ness with them. They tend to interact with the founder’s team and management team to access their quality. Any business plan must be evaluated with reasonableness especially while estimating the financial numbers. Only proper research can bring correct results and reduce the risks of under and overvaluations.

• The transaction and scalability of a business is also an-other factor that they look for in a new startup. The momentum or signs of growth in a business have a measurable customer base, growth in sales, etc. so with higher traction, more investors get pulled into the or-ganization. Scalability in a business means when it has sufficient potential to multiply revenue with a minimal incremental cost, such as in software services, where initial huge costs are made to make the first copies of software and then any number of additional copies are closed with a small incremental cost.

• Angel investors also look out for targetable market size startups. Revenue generation purely depends upon the target market. If the startup can make an appealing cre-ation in the market by its products and services, then a large population of investors gets also interested in in-vesting in the startup.

• Lastly, angel investors also look out for viable exit strat-egies of any startup they are investing in. as they are patient and willing to invest in the long term without making much profit, they also seek some sort of in-vestment in the long-term. So it is obvious for them to look for an exit strategy to fetch their benefits. The most common exit strategy is the sale of shares to the com-pany’s principal founders. Even some startups convince their angels for an IPO.

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Sealmatic India Pvt. Ltd.Umar Balwa’s Inspirational Success Story for Every Entrepreneur!!

There is an entrepreneur within all of us that gets inspired by studying tales of great success. The inspirational enzymes present inside us get provoked by such success stories. This

consumes us with rejuvenated strength and vigor.One such motivational success story is that of Umar A K Balwa, founder of Sealmatic India Pvt. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of mechanical seals. The company is known for its robust design and high-quality mechanical seals and related products for industrial applications such as chemical, mining, gas, oil, pharmaceutical, paper industries etc.

Umar Balwa’s journey in the business of mechanical seals started by chance. After graduating from the University of Bombay (as Mumbai was known back then) in the year 1988, he originally wanted to branch out of the family business of real estate and hospitality to set up a garment manufacturing unit in the city of Bombay. Back in the days Bombay was one of the largest export hubs to Europe and USA for ready-made garments. As luck would have it, his father –after initially expressing encouragement and support towards his independent garments export business plan- decided against it. Much to his disappointment and even after he spent ample time reasoning with his father, his efforts to convince him did not bear fruit. He felt dejected and betrayed and sulked for many weeks. While he was brooding, his older brother Hussein Balwa had decided to make a foray into the mechanical seal business and founded A K Engineering to honour their father Abdul Karim Balwa whose initials it bore. It was a small engineering enterprise. Much to his chagrin, he had neither heard about this line of work in the past and nor was familiar with its market or its functioning.

It was on May 18th 1989, when Umar Balwa was sitting idle- his daily routine in those days- as he had become redundant and had no work other than performing menial jobs for his father and his older brothers who thought he was whiling away his time and being unproductive, that they made an announcement to him: He was to report to A K Engineering from May 19th 1989 at 9:00 AM every day. The Indian family structure with all its glory and security has its flaws. Once your father announced a plan of action, it got cast in stone and there was little choice but to abide by it. He had no recourse except to reach A K Engineering at 9:00 AM sharp, the following day. Hence, he reached the office on May 19th 1989 and began his journey in the business of “Mechanical Seals.”

Umar Balwa was 22 years of age when he set foot in the business of mechanical seals. It was a totally different world as compared to his

family businesses of real estate and hospitality which were pretty much set and with which he was familiar. The first and the most important lesson he learnt about the mechanical seal business was that it is difficult to design, manufacture and sell! He was thrown into its rough sea rife with challenges and one that he didn’t quite know how to navigate. He worked solo and did everything in the company; from writing letters of solicitation to customers, to purchasing raw materials and his tasks even included chasing errant customers for payments. He soon realized upon meeting good customers like KSB, Sulzer, Ebara and many more that unless and until his company acquired a sound

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technological back up from a renowned mechanical seal company of Europe or USA, he would be wasting his time in this business. The world was different in those days, information was sacred and secret, and there was no readily available data base that he could access for the names of good international companies to collaborate with. He went to a technical book store in Bombay and enquired with the owner if they had a book on mechanical seals. The shop keeper nodded and handed him a book - titled as Seals And Sealing Hand Book by Elsevier Publishers. That book changed everything for his mechanical seal business. It opened his world, helped him expand his vision and enabled him to reach out to the world-renowned companies in the business of mechanical seals. He wrote incessantly to every company whose name and address was mentioned in that book, following those letters with badgering phone calls. He can candidly say that he often found himself at the receiving end of terribly rude and curt answers because it was difficult for a company in Europe or USA to understand the requirement and urgency of setting up a mechanical seal company in India. Understandably so, because the Indian economy had not yet opened up and nobody cared enough about the potential that lay for any such foreign company in India. Finally, his labour, patience and perseverance paid off. Umar Balwa managed to get an audience with Feodor Burgmann of Germany. He remembers reading and re-reading the fax that he had received from Burgmann dated 12th March 1993, which said, “We have received your proposal of a joint venture along with other documents to manufacture mechanical seals in India. We will visit your office in Bombay shortly to evaluate your company along with other applicants to discuss the matter in detail.”

Umar Balwa was riding high; his joy knew no bounds and he was behaving as if he had already signed the joint venture agreement with Feodor Burgmann of Germany. The team from Burgmann visited his company in Bombay. There were other strong applicants who had put in more years in the mechanical seal industry than his company. In fact, his was the youngest company, formed in 1989, whereas the other applicants were already in existence and in the business of mechanical seals since the 1970s. He had to put his best foot forward and gave an earnest presentation. He had to do his best as this was his only chance. The drama was high octane, filled with suspense, while the pendulum tilted sometimes in his favour and most of the times in favour of the other applicants. Yet, he was determined to have this joint venture but then so were the other applicants. As it turned out, he almost lost

out because Feodor Burgmann had decided to go with another applicant whom they found more suitable than our company. He was crestfallen but his inner spirit that never says die prompted me to keep his hopes alive and pray for a miracle. And it did happen! God bestowed his mercy and blessings on him. Feodor Burgmann’s final discussions with the other applicant did not go well and that was when he seized the opportunity with both hands.

As scheduled, the ceremony of signing the joint venture was held on Mitwoch November 10th 1993 which got covered in the Lokales newspaper. His training which commenced on 08th November

1993 lasted three weeks. It was eventful and invigorating. He thought it was a great learning experience and felt very sad about returning home at the end of it. In the three weeks of training, he learnt a great deal about technical matters, but above all, a few things got ingrained in his mind; success came to German engineers because of their dedication, sincerity, perseverance and most importantly their discipline. Discipline set them apart from everybody else.

Back in India, he got involved in imparting all that was learnt during his training in Germany. Sometimes his Indian colleagues did not understand certain aspects of his instructions. They often raised queries as to why tasks were to be done in a particular fashion. They preferred to employ short cuts. It was then that he would smile and say – “discipline my dear fellows – discipline.”

After investing 17 years in the business of mechanical seals, Umar Balwa was finally beginning to relax and enjoy the success of his long labour- a high that made him believe nothing could go wrong, when there came a sudden announcement from the company in Germany that it was taken over by a larger conglomerate. The year was 2004. He thought he ought not to worry about an event taking place in Germany due to its distance from India, but how naïve he was. The repercussion did arrive at his doorstep, albeit after three years. Despite his efforts to the contrary, under a congenial agreement, in August 2007 his family had to sell their shares to the parent company in Germany with great sadness. Though the agreement was concluded in a gentlemanly manner, it did not mean that his family and he were happy about it. In fact, he was extremely sorrowful. He had built a family within the company; it was the purpose of his life. His colleagues felt like family to him and the company a baby he had nurtured for so many years. Finally, he bid adieu to the company and his colleagues and went into professional oblivion, far away from the mechanical seal business. He neither wanted information about the company nor of the mechanical seal industry. The subject could serve only to trigger his raw nerves.

In his own way, he had come to terms with the loss of Feodor Burgmann. He was keeping himself occupied with the family business of realty and hospitality when one evening in December 2011, an old colleague – Hanif Chaudhary walked in. Hanif, who incidentally was his first colleague in A K Engineering – and had always been his confidant and well-wisher- made an unexpected suggestion to him. Why don’t we start a mechanical seal business? Umar Balwa looked

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at him with a quizzical expression and answered, “Do you know what it takes to start a mechanical seal company?” He said, “Yes.” He asked him if he was willing to go through the grind and the pain of starting out again. Umar Balwa pointed out that we were merely 22 when we started out in 1989 as opposed to our current age. We were both in our mid-forties and so he wondered aloud if their energy levels had abated. Even as he posed these rhetorical questions, he knew that Hanif Chaudhary and he didn’t really have any doubt in one another’s abilities. In reality, from that moment on, a new idea had begun to germinate in their minds.

In January 2012 Sealmatic was born. As it started out of a small premise of 220 sq meters, waves of nostalgia came rushing back. This time around they were enriched by wisdom. They had learnt important lessons from the past failures and hard-earned successes of recent decades, which would of course remain deeply entrenched in their minds and make them more aware of their responsibilities. But yet they had brimmed with boyish enthusiasm. However, no amount of experience is enough because honestly speaking, every experience is new and inspite of all the knowledge one gains, trials and tribulations follow a startup. Sometimes, during the journey with Sealmatic, circumstances got so trying that Umar Balwa questioned his decision to begin again. What prompted him to restart the painstaking process?

As for Umar Balwa, he soon realized that he had more to lose in his second innings. In 1989 he had his entire career ahead of him but this time around he had an immensely successful history in the business of mechanical seals behind him, and the expectations of others as well as his own were high. Moreover, he had to swallow his ego and his pride, and reintroduce himself to customers as if he were a beginner, which he was not. He had decades of experience behind him but no badge to wear on his shirt. He was back again from where he had begun. On the autobahn, the autostrada, the highway, the motorway- whatever name you call the road- he was there, bag in hand, and aspirations on his sleeves. Even though he had no reason to worry about the factory back home- due to the good work done by Hanif and his family, as well as their earnest employees- He had to garner the strength to revisit his youth. Every so often he received a rude reply by someone who had never heard of them and didn’t care enough to give him a few minutes of their time. Yet, he had little choice but to persist. It was a commitment he had made to their respective families and their employees.

The financial aspect of any enterprise only comes into play after a long period of time. At first, it is genuine appreciation of the product that an entrepreneur seeks. Ultimately, a good business is developed by keeping one’s eye on one goal at a time just as a long journey becomes easier to embark upon by eyeing one milestone at a time. Over the span of the last several years he had to undertake long arduous tours to scout for customers. He drove through cities, big and small, crossed states and countries and traversed the world to make Sealmatic a

company that is worthy of international recognition. He had come a long way from the boyish young man of 1989 who came to Germany and wondered if he would ever drive on the autobahn. Today he has clocked more than 200,000 kms behind the wheel on foreign roads and yet he feels as though he has merely scratched the surface. There is so much more to explore, earn and experience.

Over the years Sealmatic has become synonymous to mechanical seals with deliveries to more than 43 countries. It has the distinction of being the only Indian mechanical seal company to have the API Q1 and ATEX certification and a long list of satisfied customers. He must say here that his brother Hussein Balwa has aided them and put his faith in them through this journey. With his support we shifted our factory to a state-of-the-art building in the year 2017. The date to be precise was the 19th of May which made for an interesting coincidence; it was on the same date 28 years ago that he had stepped into the mechanical seal business. He felt as though his life had completed a full circle and he stood at the threshold of a new one.

The modern plant of Sealmatic has grown exponentially since the 220 square meters it was at its nascent stage. Above all, every colleague is proud to be a part of this journey and the company. Anything more to add here about a company such as Sealmatic which is growing every day will be premature. Sealmatic is the sum total of the efforts of all the people associated with it and a vision that Hanif and Umar Balwa shared. It’s proven to us that a dream that is pursued with dedication earns the right to be called a vision. To future generations he would like to say that a seed sown by Hussein Balwa in his respected father’s name via a relatively obscure company called A K Engineering proves to us that the name of a company can change over the years, as well as the hands running it, but its goals remain intact. He was given the privilege of watering this seed and nurturing it to its full potential, a process that is ongoing, but he trust that when its heirs enjoy the fruits they will remember where it all began.

A learned and experienced person from the mechanical seal industry asked him. “Why are you entering the mechanical seal business again?”. What could he say? He was 22 when he found his way to this industry after experiments in various other lines of work, but once he set foot into the mechanical seal business, he knew that he had found his calling. Sometimes, we meet our fate when we least expect to. He had no other way to express his choice. The explanation Umar Balwa gave him had made both of them smile.

“Once A SealMan Always A SealMan,” was his simple reply.By:Umar A K BalwaSealmatic

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Timios: Finest Brand Offering Complete Nutrition for Kids of Every Age

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Today children are more inclined towards packaged food. There are a lot of unhealthy options in the supermarket and one can’t escape those from a kid’s sneak-peak. Very limited

healthy food options are available, or we can say packaged food for particular age group children. Trouble is faced by many parents in finding reliable, healthy, wholesome, and gluten-free snacks appropriate for a child’s health. So, Timios came into the market offering a quality range of healthy food products. These products are suitable for children of all age groups. Timios products are composed of natural or organic constituents and free from preservatives.Aswani Chaitanya, CEO and Co-Founder of Timios stated that the idea behind the brand was to produce products that are completely organic and intended to meet the nutritional needs of kids as per their age. Timios’ products are made with 100% natural ingredients containing low sugar and salt and they are age appropriate.

Timios Comprehensive Product RangeThe company offers a range of nutritional items designed for kids. Timios products cover all age groups initiating from 6 months to 12 years. With 7 product categories, Timios offers finger food, porridge range, energy bars, munchies, biscuits, bites, breakfast cereal, and many more. Each of these items is designed in such a way that they deliver all the essential nutrition.

• 6 Months+: Porridge Range• 9 Months-12 Months: Naturally dried fruit or veggies.• 12 Months-2 Years: Animal-shaped biscuits composed of

natural ingredients, mini oats bites (soft and chewy).• Multi-grain munchies: Gluten-free natural munchies for kids

more than 2 years in age.• Natural Raisins: Raisins with zero chemical treatment and

sugar.• Cereal Crunchies: Prepared from whole grains and with the

goodness of strawberries. Appropriate for kids above 2 years.• 4 years and above: Energy Bars: prepared from rolled oats,

berries, dates, etc and good for kids above 4 years.• In the future, the company is going to launch instant milk-

based cereal for babies.

Aswani Chaitanya’s Enthralling Entrepreneurship JourneyCreating a mindset change in the parent’s mind was one of the biggest challenges. Parents have a general notion that all packaged food items are detrimental to kid’s health. And this is certainly not true. If natural or organic constituents are used in manufacturing

these packaged foods, plus age suitable portion size is mentioned, such a packaged food can be categorized as a healthy snack. This does not disturb the kid’s scheduled meal times. Since Timios was founded, regular efforts are being made towards tackling this by generating the right messages to inform clients and parents to be aware of the nutrition labels.Timios regularly checks parent’s feedback and constantly markets newer products to them. Clients get connected with the company’s products and identify themselves with them. And this assists in instilling healthy eating habits in their little ones from the very beginning.

How Timios stands out from other brandsThe product packaging is too attractive to the little clients. Packaging being playful from the outside for the little ones packed with goodness inside. Timios has managed to build client’s trust in several forms. Many are repeat clients, referrals, and new clients. The company has managed not to deviate from the initial purpose of the brand, of providing complete nutrition for children of all ages.

Timios Marketing InitiativesTo cater to the increasing demands, the company has introduced D2C channels. This helps in reaching new category of consumers and building communication with them. WhatsApp store increases the convenience, offering a smooth and seamless experience that would surely help the brand channels to get closer promptly.

The Brand’s Future Plans• Loads of exciting announcements are approaching. Recently,

a new category of “Made to Order” Porridge range has been introduced for infants and toddlers. This new product line is accessible in 12 variants particularly for kids between 6 months to 2 years of age. This new product has been designed keeping the nutritional needs of children in mind.

• In the next few months, the brand plans to launch a range of products for infants, schoolers, and lactating mothers as well.

• Also, products such as teething sticks and rusks are in the pipeline.

Mr. Chaitanya’s Advice to Aspiring EntrepreneursAs a startup founder, one must always stick to his or her core proposal. The person can easily get carried away and can start deviating from his or her idea or product. At Timios, the complete focus was on the kids market as there is always a genuine requirement for a product like Timios. Execute just one thing, but see to it that you do it right. Keep things simple and organized.

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IMPACT OF CLOUD COMPUTING ON THE BANKING SECTOR

Abstract Ever since the launch of cloud-computing solutions, several sectors, including banks and Fintech, are slowly drifting to it. With abundant benefits, the cloud is turning out to be the ultimate storage option for the data. Even for personal storage, platforms, such as Google Drive or Dropbox are running at the fore. Migrating from traditional data centres to the cloud might sound deterring but the endless benefits make it an option to think about.

IntroductionThe Big Data Revolution has caused industries around the world to improve their capability to access and mine data from all sorts of sources and to accomplish the same existing information-technology infrastructures are bringing in innovative digital solutions. And cloud computing has become the sector’s most transformative digital solutions.

The cloud as an advanced option to boost capacity to handle data is now providing an unmatched level of agility, security and scalability to banks. For data analytics, batch processing and data storage, banks are accessing the cloud which makes its resources more flexible and efficient. This advanced technique is also enabling financial institutions to achieve considerable gains in efficiency and reductions in costs. Cloud computing technologiesCloud computing is defined as the delivery of computing services which includes gamut of networking, software, analytics, servers, storage, databases, and intelligence—over the Internet, which offers faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. The three major services under it are: -• PaaS (Platform as a service)• SaaS (Software as a service)• IaaS (Infrastructure as a service)

The evolution of cloud computing has allowed several banks to create a customer-centric platform with greater security and higher efficiency.

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Banking and Fintech• Applications of Cloud Technology • Digitalization of the services has allowed the banks and financial institutions to build up an infrastructure to provide

the best and appropriate service to the customers. • Attacks from hackers can be eliminated by authenticating the data centers and every single data stored is safe with

hybrid cloud computing. • Hybrid cloud computing servers offers end to end protection to the information stored in the cloud which allows

confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information over the internet.• It ensures secure transactions and smooth customer experience in banks.• Updating the payments is quite easy through cloud computing. • Cloud based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship (CRM) softwareallows the banks and

financial institutions to secure the data and also enable remote accessing of the information by the users.

Importance of cloud banking 1. Economical - Unnecessary capital expenditures as well as large upfront costs of the infrastructure can be avoided. 2. Improved Manageability - Can make rapid changes to their resources for all the unpredictable business requests

and also allows applications to upload online in no time. 3. Resiliency - Extremely useful for banks and financial industries due to the ability to create wide enough

enterprise availability that is greatly helpful for the continuity of a banking business venture. 4. Scalability - Large acquisitions and mergers in the banks and the financial industries are common which is why easy

integrations and good scalability become important. Cloud computing helps in scaling the IT operations according to the needs of the company.

5. Accessibility - Accessing data and applications from anyother computer isachievable at any time and everywhere. 6. Security –Provides high level of data protection, especially for sensitive data e.g. customer information. The data kept

in centralized data storage can only be accessed through strict authentication methods.

The Ultimate race to the CloudThree trends in banking that will make a race to the cloud inevitable for banks:• The incorporation of AI - AI-based technologies are having a major influence on banks’ capabilities in areas like fraud,

risk management, marketing and service delivery. But unless and until sufficient quantity and quality of data is poured in, AI tools and technologies are pretty much waste. Banks by default have to depend on data sources from third parties, partners, and vendors to feed their AI appetites. Bringing all that data in-house will not be a viable option. Therefore, cloud computing will become more unavoidable and necessary.

• The platformification of banking - According to a survey, more than half of mid-sized financial institutions accept the fact that fintech partnerships are important to their business. The path to ecosystem development in banking will be hastened by the materialization of firms engaging platform business strategies. The cloud will be a requirement for banks and financial institutions to involve and benefit from these platforms.

• IT costs - Amazon’s cloud computing services prices declined at roughly 5% between 2009 and 2013. After Microsoft came into cloud computing, Amazon’s price decline for computing and storage services doubled. The need to bridle in IT expenditures will put more stress on banks to adopt cloud computing.

Conclusion Cloud computing lets peopleuse the internet to tap into hardware, software and a range of related services on demand from remote computers. Cloud computing gives the advantage to banks that they do not have to invest heavily in dedicated hardware, software and related manpower. The cloud allows banks to respond quickly to changing market, customer and technological needs. Cloud allows banks to scale up and scale down technology according to requirement. And this ability to respond quickly will be an important competitive advantage. The standardization intrinsic cloud computing will make it easier to integrate new technologies and applications in the future and thus the cloud gives banks a golden opportunity to drive out complexity.

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Inteliment Technologies Pvt. Ltd: An Emerging Power Brand That’s Pioneering IT Innovations in Business

In today’s digital age, all businesses have to embrace IT so as to be effective in their operations. An increasing number of brands are transitioning from a traditional to an e-commerce business

model. Moreover, most companies are heavily dependent on data-driven insights to make astute business decisions. Inteliment Technologies is an established IT brand that has rich experience helping businesses with their data needs. Founded by first generation entrepreneurs – Prashant and Anand Pansare, Inteliment provides businesses a host of cutting-edge technologies for Visual and Predictive Analytics, Data Science solutions, IoT solutions, and Mobility and AI ML Solutions. Inteliment’s broad customer base includes some of the most forward-thinking Fortune 500 companies. The companies have used its products to derive accurate insights, make better and faster decisions, and maximize their impact in the market.

An Overview of The CompanyInteliment was founded in 2004 by Prashant and Anand Pansare, with the intent to help businesses analyze, share and leverage diverse data. The brand provides a broad range of data and analytical solutions & services to both national and international companies.Inteliment’s Global Delivery Models leverage its ISO Certified centers, which are located in different regions like Australia, Europe, Singapore, and India. All of these centers are certified as per global standards. They’re driven by the goal of providing synchronized value co-creation and innovations for some of the most powerful and eminent companies in the world. Their intercontinental distribution helps in the achievement of this objective.Innovation is at the core of Inteliment’s strategy and business. The brand has dedicated all of its resources, efforts, and time towards fostering continuous innovation in its products and services. The brand’s innovation center – Intelli-labs, is a direct result of this.

Inteliment’s Diverse Range of Products and ServicesInteliment’s product portfolio features a plethora of data and analytical solutions & services. The brand builds scalable, technology-agnostic, multi-disciplinary solutions by leveraging its hi-end tools and accelerators, which enable faster implementation and results.Inteliment offers businesses end-to-end analytics consultancy, right from tool evaluation to setting up a BI Center of Excellence. The

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brand works across open-source and proprietary technologies to develop customized applications or enhance existing ones on web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Its ODP offerings enable businesses to incorporate fresh ideas, expert skills, technology expertise, software project management while reducing cycle times. The brand, in its decade-and-a-half long legacy, has been working a wide technology stack. The stack encompasses a multitude of different and interrelated domains.

Inteliment’s Prominent Market Presence Inteliment brings in unique and innovative perspectives and solutions to effectively solve clients’ business problems. The ingenious problem-solving approach of the brand coupled with the thoughtful and able leadership of its founders makes Inteliment the preferred choice of customers.The brand devotes significant time and efforts to staying connected with the market and strengthening its presence on social media platforms and business forums. It has always been vocal about its developments and endeavors, which have been popularized by marketing initiatives on different platforms like websites, social media, blogs, white papers, podcasts, etc.

To ensure maximum development and outreach, the brand also:• Works on cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, Robotic

Process Automation, AR, VR, etc.• Participates in various industry events and hackathons as

industry experts, judges, and guides.• Works on rapid prototyping and idea validations.• Identifies and works on high-impact, strategic opportunities.

How Inteliment Ensures Utmost Customer SatisfactionIn today’s information age, data is everywhere, in every connection. At Inteliment, the goal isn’t to just create new technology. It has more to do with changing the lives of people and making a positive impact. The brand helps customers attain Innovation, Dynamism, Authenticity, and Leadership. These qualities constitute the DNA of the brand. Inteliment measures its customers’ trust by conducting periodical surveys. The surveys acquire feedback on several parameters, which is then incorporated to improve the brand’s services and fill any deficiencies.

Overcoming Challenges as an Upcoming IT BrandIn its developmental phase, Inteliment needed an effective strategy to manage ‘out-side-in’ and ‘inside-out’ challenges. The brand, in order to scale its business, needed to strike a balance between Growth & Maturity, Talent Acquisition & Managing Costs, De-risking Operating Model and Capital. The brand adopted a gradual progression model, going from “Managing The Present” to “Mastering The Present”. This model served as the basis of its business transformation. Furthermore, it bridged its leadership gap by engaging seasoned professionals at the CXO Level. The brand also re-negotiated credits with bankers, improved its DSO, and practised strict budgetary and cost controls.

An Overview of Inteli-LabsThe team at Inteli-labs comprises of several distinguished professionals from diverse backgrounds in technology, data science, tech research, etc. They’re constantly working on an array of forward-thinking concepts and technologies. Their collective aim is to create an ecosystem where innovation is nurtured. To date, Inteli-labs has worked on dozens of tech ideas. Inteliment’s solution accelerator, Navigator Analytics, was conceived by Inteli-labs. Inteli-labs has also created a data science platform called Rubiscape. The platform is regarded as Inteliment’s most outstanding innovation so far.

Inteliment’s Co-FoundersBeing a first-generation entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Inteliment and Managing Director of Inteliment Australia, Mr. Anand Pansare has decades of experience in the industry. He has seen 3 global recessions in his career. He understands the vicissitudes and nature of the market at a fundamental level. According to him, the entrepreneurial journey is never easy. Entrepreneurs have to constantly stay focused. They have to dedicate all of their time and energy to the company’s betterment. In good times, they’ve to invest in customer growth, while in bad times, they’ve to invest in people.Kedar Sable, with his background as a CFO (CA & CS), turned an entrepreneur after exiting a successful corporate career. He had 15+ years of experience working with the Big 4 and a large software company. He joined Prashant and Anand five years ago. Ever since then, he’s been handling all the business operations, right from sales & finance to HR and customer success.

A Message to Aspiring EntrepreneursBeing a proponent of the “entrepreneurial mindset”, Anand and Kedar urge aspiring entrepreneurs to be proactive and resilient in their business approach.

Here’s what they have to say:

Mr. Anand: “While the going gets tough, just keep going. Entrepreneurship is not a position or title, but rather a mindset that you carry every day to work. The idea is simple – If you want to achieve more, you have to be more.”

Mr. Kedar: “Entrepreneurs don’t watch things happen. They make things happen! Don’t limit yourself to a particular skill or function. Face challenges head on. Go and Conquer!”

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Top 10 healthy foods to eat everyday

Improving diet, going on a healthy lifestyle or maintaining the levels of nutrition can be difficult to maintain at times, provided our busy schedules of life. These require rigid self-discipline and sacrifice. But, it dissent have to be that way and still one can stay healthy

and nutritive provided he eats health foods or stays on a healthy diet whenever and wherever possible. Taking good decisions about eating healthy foods can make the body acquire a healthy boost. Different healthy palatable dishes can be added or supplemented with our main diet to have a toned body and mind. Let us look into some balanced-diet food options that should be eaten regularly or at least some of them.

Brussels sproutsThey are green crunchy little balls much like a mini cabbage with dense nutrition and low calories. It includes on a whole a collective composition of vitamin A, C, K and folate. It contains bioactive compounds such as antioxidants that prevent chemical cell damage inside our body. Some people find them tasty while to some it may feel a bit bitter. However, roasting them with a pinch of olive oil can reduce their bitterness. Adding chopped nuts can add extra crunch and flavour too.

NutsNuts of any kind contain an infusion of oil, proteins and vitamin E. almonds, walnuts, peanuts can either be eaten salted or roasted or raw. However, eating them raw is the best for health any day. Some people may think them posse a high calorie but taking them indefinite amounts regularly supplements our body with various nutrition.

BlueberriesThese berries are small, dark blue or violet coloured with a rich composition of high anti-oxidants particularly vitamin C. 100gms contains 56 calories along with a good dose of vitamin A and fibre. If blueberries are not available around the corner, one can have similar items like pomegranate or cherries. Frozen blueberries with plain yoghurt are indeed tasty.

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SalmonThis is the only bright ink colour fish known for its rich omega-3 value with fatty acids. It not only supplies necessary healthy proteins but also benefits our heart and brain. It also provides bodybuilding strong vitamin D for strong bones and muscles. The cod liver oil capsules available in the market are made from none other than the salmon fish.

Plain YogurtThis creamy textured food has a rich source of probiotics that has healthy bacteria to keep normal functioning of the gut and overall health. It is a nutrient=rich food that fuels our body with protein, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B12 and fatty acids. It is also a high protein source that perfectly trims the waistline. There are flavoured yoghurts available in the market yet the plain yoghurt is beneficial for health. It can be coupled with many vegetables or can be infused into salads and made a ‘Raita’ for perfectly savouring its taste.

EggsThey are a high-quality vegetarian protein that gives a lot of body power. One egg has 70 calories and 6gms of protein. The egg yolk contains lutein and zeaxanthin-two antioxidants that are good for eyesight. It also reduces age-related macular degeneration which is the leading cause of blindness in people over 50. Lutein is also believed to shield skin from UV damage.

Sweet PotatoesThese are small to big brilliant pinkish or dark pinkish vegetables with a lot of nutrition and goodness. It has a lot of alpha and beta carotene which are converted by our body into the active form of vitamin A boosting better eyesight, strength of bones and immune system. The phytochemicals also operate as antioxidants, decreasing the disease-prone radicals in our body. It also has a rich source of vitamin C and B6 with elements of potassium, manganese, lutein and zeaxanthin.

BroccoliIt is a pure green vegetable as well as folate that tops the superfoods list. It has a healthy dose of sulforaphane, a type of isothiocyanate that is believed to remove cancer by helping to stimulate the body’s detoxifying enzymes.

OatsIt a great breakfast staple and quite the superfood. Eating more oats supplements our body with necessary nutrients and also acts better for our gut and waistlines. It is a whole grain breakfast food without any added sugar. Plain oats are the best healthy meals. However, for taste, it can be coupled with other ingredients such as fruits, vegetables and even yoghurt or peanut butter.

TeaDrinking tea regularly reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s, diabetes and some cancers too. Plus it gives healthier gums and teeth with stronger bones. It contains a rich class of antioxidants called flavonoids. The power of it enhances the body’s vigour and decreases toxins in the blood. Green tea is very good for health. Even tea can be infused with lime, or other flavours and useful ingredients for getting a better flavour

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A Pre-eminent Manufacturer in India’s Fenestration Industry

The fenestration industry in India is worth over a billion dollars. Since the 2000s, the industry has attracted great attention from international window and door manufacturers. The immense

scope for growth in the industry along with the increasing demand for quality windows & doors in Indian homes are the major reasons behind this international interest. The interest has been especially strong for some European brands, who’ve raised the bar for quality standards with their top-grade fenestration products.Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies is one such brand that has emerged as an eminent manufacturer of doors and windows in India. Ever since its entry into the Indian market in 2006, the brand has adhered to the highest international quality standards. This dedication to excellence has helped Lingel outmatch some well-established brands in the Indian market.

Lingel’s Inception and Entry in the Indian MarketKarl Lingel Fensterbau GmbH & Co. KG was established in the year 1959 in Ellwangen, Germany. The brand was conceived with the intent to transform architectural opportunities in the fenestration sphere. In 2006, Lingel established a new window business in India. It was driven by the goal of providing safe and sound milieu in the Indian subcontinent. The brand, since then, has consistently grown its business and acquired a stronghold in the Indian fenestration market. Lingel’s Comprehensive ServicesLingel provides a broad range of fenestration solutions to its clients. Not only do these services meet the highest quality standards but they’re also priced reasonably.

Here are some of Lingel’s services:• Free professional consultation followed by a quotation.• Free project planning and design consultation.• Specialised site inspection and site supervision (also free of

charge).• In addition to providing the above services, Lingel also ensures

that:• A dedicated sales team is provided to each customer. The team

takes care of the nitty-gritty of the project, from its start till the end.

• Only premium quality products are produced in its factory. These products are manufactured in Germany with the help of hi-tech machines. Also, its team is trained in Germany in accordance with rigorous training standards.

• he team is constantly updated of the advancements in the fenestration industry. The acquired information is then used to help customers with their architectural/construction goals.

What Makes Lingel Stand Out From Its CompetitorsLingel Doors and Windows has served the European market for over 60 years and the Indian market for 15 years. It is regarded as one of the most experienced companies in the international fenestration sphere. Owing to this rich experience, it is ranked among the top choices for doing fenestration work in building and architectural projects. Lingel is also one of the leading manufacturers of uPVC and system aluminium products.The most outstanding feature of the company is its customer-first policy. At Lingel, all fenestration products are manufactured under one roof. This is very convenient for clients, as they can buy complete window solutions from the company. Furthermore, Lingel provides complete warranty and after-sale service for all its products. This strengthens the customers’ trust in the brand’s services.

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How Lingel Ensures Utmost Customer SatisfactionLingel stands true to its company motto: “The customer is always first”. All of its products are manufactured with a customer-centric approach. Each window or door made by the brand is tailor-made according to the unique demands of each customer. They’re also made in accordance with the highest European manufacturing standards.Furthermore, Lingel’s technical team offers customers a detailed overview of all their offerings. They guide the customers on selecting a product/service that’s best suited for their fenestration requirements. All of Lingel’s team members are required to undergo special training in Germany and India for this. The training ensures that their knowledge and skills are in adherence to the highest service standards. The customers can also directly contact Mr. Mario Schmidt, the Managing Director of the company. They can email/call him to discuss queries /issues about the products. Over the years, Lingel has maintained the most rigorous quality standards for all its offerings. In all of its services, Lingel has placed great emphasis on providing maximum value for money. The company’s impressive referral rate is a testament to this fact. A staggering 50% of the company’s total orders are from referral customers. Lingel also ensures that all complaints/feedback from customers are immediately acted upon. This responsiveness has helped it greatly boost its customer retention rate.

Overcoming Market Resistance in IndiaBack in 2006, when Lingel entered the Indian fenestration sphere, few people knew about the benefits of UPVC products. Lingel was faced with the task of spreading awareness about the products to Indian consumers. It had to ensure that its products were of high-quality, and at the same time, properly priced. As there were no guidelines for their sale, Lingel found it challenging to sell the premium products. Later on, with the introduction of certain guidelines by UWDMA, the situation became more favourable for the company. Fast-forward 15 years, Lingel has grown into a multimillion-dollar giant in the Indian fenestration sphere. It has not only gained the unequivocal trust of Indian customers but also managed to outmatch several eminent brands in the industry.

Mr. Mario’s Enthralling Entrepreneurship JourneyIn hindsight, Mr. Mario takes note of all the vicissitudes that accompanied his entrepreneurship journey. His journey so far, according to him, was akin to a ‘rollercoaster ride’ – filled with unexpected highs and lows. Despite this, he says that his entrepreneurial experience was very fulfilling. Each day is a learning experience, replete with opportunities to create strong connections with customers. The constant movement in the process keeps him looking forward toward better and greater things.

Lingel’s Awards and RecognitionsOver the years, Lingel has built a solid reputation owing to its numerous successful projects at the pan-India level. It has also received prestigious industry awards like Zak awards and the Design Wall award. Most of its media publicity is generated organically, thanks to the great influence it has in the fenestration market. It has been featured in all the top business publications of the country.

The Brand’s Plans for The FutureThe brand has recently introduced Security Windows, which provide customers the perfect glazing and hardware solution. It will soon be introducing Aluminium slim windows and Titanium windows as well.In the coming years, the brand is planning to expand its dealer network in India. It will also be opening more showrooms throughout the country. One major goal of the company is to hit the 100-crore revenue mark with all Lingel members.

Mr. Mario’s Advice to Aspiring EntrepreneursBeing an indefatigable proponent of hard work and perseverant effort, Mr. Mario urges all young entrepreneurs to go all in on their dreams. Here’s what he has to say: “Stay focused, gain more knowledge and keep aspiring for your goal. Nothing comes easy and you may have to sacrifice a lot to reach the pinnacle.”

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Mark Elliot ZuckerbergFounder and CEO of Facebook

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We all have an entrepreneur within us that awakens when we read inspiring tales of great professionals. Success stories stimulate the motivational enzyme within us, filling our souls with renewed vigour and courage. One such awe-spiring success story is that of Facebook’s Founder & CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.

From sitting in a dormitory room in Harvard University to becoming the owner of the most popular social networking website, Mark Zuckerberg’s story is a testament of the power of resilience. Facebook, founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 at the age of 19, has placed him as one of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs, with a strong influence on the lives of people. With a user base of a whooping 250 million users, Facebook has become a household name for netizens across the globe.

How it all beganMark Zuckerberg’s interest in computing started at the age of 12 when he set up a messenger software called ‘Zucknet’.This software allowed his father and family to connect with ease. He also developed video games for playing with his friends. In high school, he developed an early version of the music app Pandora, which he renamed as ‘Synapse’. This evoked the attention of a variety of corporations such as AOL and Microsoft. Facebook, which ran out of the Harvard dorm until June 2004, allowed people to create accounts, post images, and interact with other users. So huge was the reaction to this site that by the end of 2004 it had 1 million users and Zuckerberg dropped out of college to dedicate himself solely to developing Facebook. He also went ahead and moved the business to Pao Alto, California.

A Man Who wears Many HatsFacebook’s growth has made Zuckerberg, the president, chief executive officer, and co-founder of Facebook, the 5th richest man in the world with a net worth of US$58.6 billion. In 2010, the prestigious TIME magazine called him Person of the Year 2010, saying that “the social network produced by Mark has linked almost every tenth person on the globe.”This is the strength of the network he has built. Mark himself once stated, “Today, Facebook is the third largest county in the world that knows about its citizens as much as no government on planet does.”Mark’s clever acquisitions of Instagram, Oculus Rift, and Whatsapp have consolidated Facebook’s position in the industry.

Altruistic InitiativesA philanthropist by nature, Mark also has a strong interest in fields such as education, technology advancement, economic growth, immigration reform, wellness. Together with his wife Priscilla Chan, whom he married on 19 May 2012, he has pledged 99 per cent of their Facebook shares, worth around $45 billion through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Today, Zuckerberg owns more than a fifth of Facebook’s shares and holds 57% of the voting shares. He has effectively built a valuable and diverse brand that is changing over time, introducing improvements based on customer input, and adding new functionality to keep users hooked to the networking platform. From being an ordinary Harvard student to becoming the fifth richest man in the world, Mark Zuckerberg’s story is no less than an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs across the globe.

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