Amaravati | Hyderabad, India
BluJ Aero, which is developing India’s first Hydrogen Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (H2eVTOL) aircraft, unveiled its flying prototype to Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu at the Amaravati Drone Summit 2024, held in Vijayawada on October 22-23, 2024. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu who was also present, emphasized the importance of such innovations, enhancing aerial mobility, in boosting regional economic growth. Both leaders expressed keen interest in BluJ Aeros pioneering technology, underscoring its potential to reshape sustainable aviation and enhance regional connectivity.

BluJ Aero team in conversation with Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu, AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at the Amaravati Drone Summit 2024. (Aircraft seen in background)

BluJ Aero is an emerging leader in the Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) space and has successfully built and flown India’s largest privately constructed aircraft, with an all up weight(AUW) of 500kg. BluJ Aero is vertically integrating various technologies through inhouse R&D teams in line with the “Make in India” initiative, such as its proprietary Gen 1 Hydrogen Fuel Cell system which has already completed ground testing. The company is committed to setting new standards for cleaner, quieter, and faster regional transportation.

BluJ Aero’s first product, REACH, a fully autonomous Cargo H2eVTOL, is designed to complement mid-mile logistics by serving underserved regions and facilitating same-day delivery (SDD) across the nation. BluJ Aero’s Passenger H2eVTOL will cater to regional passenger transportation use cases with higher payload, and range capabilities.

“Our products will soon redefine regional air mobility, enabling rapid connections in under 30 minutes on routes such as Bengaluru-Mysuru, Chennai-Pondicherry, Mumbai-Pune, and Hyderabad-Warangal-without the need for traditional airport infrastructure,” said Amar Sri Vatsavaya, Co-founder and CEO of BluJ Aero.

Its trailblazing work in sustainable aviation has earned the company the 2024 award for Sustainable and Green Aviation Efforts by the Air Cargo Forum of India. The startup is backed by leading deep tech and climate tech venture capital firms, including Endiya Partners, Ideaspring Capital, and Rainmatter Capital by Zerodha, further underscoring its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.

Sateesh Andra, Partner and Managing Director at Endiya Partners, remarked, “Their pursuit of a hydrogen-fueled, VTOL aircraft technology for both passenger and cargo transport is a testament to their commitment to creating sustainable and efficient solutions for mobility. Endiya Partners as a leading DeepTech VC firmly believes that the teams collective expertise and vision will reshape the future of intelligent mobility.”

BluJ Aero is actively working with regulatory authorities, and leveraging progressive policy frameworks set forth by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), to expedite certification processes and bring its hydrogen-powered aircraft to market as soon as possible.

For more information about BluJ Aero’s innovations, please visit www.blujaero.com or contact info@blujaero.in.

About BluJ Aero
Founded in 2022 by Amar Sri Vatsavaya and Utham Kumar, BluJ Aero is reimagining Regional aerial mobility with its Hydrogen Electric VTOL technology. Headquartered in Hyderabad, BluJ Aeros vision of “Simple & Sustainable Flying” is paving the way for next generation aircraft that are faster, quieter, and greener. It is recognized for its pioneering work by Nasscom as a Deep Tech winner in ‘Space, Satellite and Defence Tech’.

Following the successful launch of its recent brand refresh, PayU, one of India’s leading digital financial services providers, today unveiled the ‘One PayU‘ brand ad film. This film is an extension of PayU’s brand refresh initiative and aims to boost brand awareness while positioning PayU as a unified, full-stack digital financial services platform. Through this initiative, PayU seeks to showcase its pivotal role in powering digital payments, credit solutions (LazyPay and PaySense), and PayTech as a Service (PaaS) via Wibmo.

The ‘One PayU’ film addresses a common challenge – while consumers often interact with PayU’s products and its group companies, they may not realize that PayU is the driving force behind these services. Whether making online payments, applying for credit, or utilizing other financial services, PayU’s presence is deeply embedded in the digital commerce ecosystem, though not always visible to users.

One PayU : Powering Digital Commerce through Resilience and Innovation

YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watchv=g0NtztLj-R0

Vijay Agicha, Chief Investment and Transformation Officer, PayU, said,“The ‘One PayU’ film highlights our commitment to creating a seamless digital financial services platform for our customers. This film is designed to raise awareness about PayU’s role as the engine behind 90% of digital transactions in India. While PayU operates with quiet efficiency, powering a vast range of digital payments, this campaign creatively brings our vital role to the forefront. Our refreshed brand identity marks the next phase of growth as we unify our offerings across payments, credit, and financial services, continuing to deliver innovative, integrated solutions for all our stakeholders- businesses, consumers, and financial institutions.”

The ad film opens with a heartwarming scene of a young boy making an online purchase, thanking a PayU character personifying the brand for enabling the transaction. Throughout the film, PayU is depicted as an invisible yet crucial enabler of various digital financial activities-from loan approvals to online payments-with users expressing gratitude as the PayU character walks through everyday scenarios. This reinforces PayU’s integral role in facilitating digital commerce across the country.

The six week long ‘One PayU’ campaign will reach its 3.5 crore audience segment and seek to enhance awareness and consideration for an additional 5 crore consumers. While digital remains the core vehicle for this branding campaign, tactical insertions in traditional media and OOH are also planned. PayU will leverage on Programmatic and data driven marketing models to maximize impact. CTV (Connected TV) as a media channel plays a significant part in this video first marketing mix. Focused on eight metros initially it will then drive deeper into Tier 2 and 3 cities, telling the story of PayU to consumers of PayU group products.

As PayU continues to innovate and grow its presence in India’s digital financial services segment, the company is focused on serving all its stakeholders with a unified suite of services, reflecting PayU’s brand values of ‘Customer Centricity’, ‘Trust’ and ‘Innovation’. This marks an exciting new chapter for PayU, furthering its mission to create a robust financial services platform for businesses, financial institutions and consumers alike.

For more information about the brand campaign and to view the One PayU Ad film, click Here.

About PayU

PayU, one of Indias leading digital financial services providers with Prosus as an investor, operates businesses that are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and offers advanced solutions to meet the digital payment requirements of the Indian market. PayU India companies aim to create a full-stack digital financial services platform to serve all (tapped and untapped) financial needs of customers through technology solutions. PayU provide payment gateway solutions to online businesses through its cutting-edge and award-winning technology and has empowered 5 lakhs+ businesses, including India’s leading enterprises, e-commerce giants and SMBs. It enables businesses to collect digital payments across 150+ online payment methods such as Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, EMIs, pay-later, QR, UPI, Wallets, and more. It’s a preferred partner in the affordability ecosystem, offering the maximum coverage of issuers and easy-to-implement integrations across card-based EMIs, pay-later options and new-age cardless EMIs. PayU offers e-commerce brands best-in-industry success rates while ensuring a seamless checkout experience.

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. (CGCEL), one of India’s leading consumer electrical companies, has been awarded the prestigious CII Green-Pro Certification for its ceiling fans at the Annual Green-Pro Summit 2024. This recognition highlights Crompton’s commitment to developing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products.

Crompton being awarded the CII Green-Pro Certification

The CII Green-Pro certification is essential in promoting sustainable practices in India, offering a reliable framework for assessing the environmental impact of products. It utilizes a life cycle approach to evaluate factors such as resource consumption, energy efficiency, emissions, and waste generation, from raw material extraction to disposal. Products that satisfy the stringent Green-Pro criteria receive certification, assuring consumers of their eco-friendliness.

The Green-Pro Certification was awarded to Crompton during the summit, which was attended by industry leaders and sustainability experts who convened to discuss best practices and trends in environmental sustainability.

Speaking on the occasion, Tushar Oval, Product Marketing Head at Crompton, expressed, “We are happy to receive the CII Green-Pro Certification for our ceiling fans. This prestigious award reinforces our commitment to sustainability and innovation. We firmly believe that creating energy-efficient products is essential not only for our customers but also for the environment and the future ahead. Our dedication to environmentally friendly practices is deeply rooted in every aspect of our operations. This recognition serves as a strong motivation for us to continue advancing our efforts in developing products that make a positive impact. As we look to the future, we remain committed to maintaining and enhancing the standards of sustainability that have brought us this honor.”

Crompton’s ceiling fans not only provide comfort but also help reduce energy consumption, contributing to a lower carbon footprint. The company’s focus on sustainability is reflected in its various initiatives:

• Life Cycle Assessment: Comprehensive evaluations of product life cycles to minimize environmental impact.

• Energy Efficiency: Commitment to developing products that consume less energy while delivering high performance.

• Resource Management: Responsible sourcing of materials to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.

• Employee Engagement: Training and awareness programs to empower employees in sustainability efforts.

• Continuous Improvement: Ongoing assessments and improvements to maintain compliance with environmental standards.

The CII Green-Pro Certification is a significant milestone for Crompton as it continues to lead in sustainable practices in the consumer products sector.

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is committed to cultivating an environment that facilitates India’s development by working alongside industry, government, and civil society through advisory and consultative processes.

About Crompton
With a brand legacy of over 85 years, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. is India’s market leader in the category of fans and residential pumps. Over the years, the organization has continuously strived to produce a range of innovative products that cater to the modern consumer including superior quality and high-performance fans, pumps, lighting solutions, and a range of other categories like water heaters; air coolers; small kitchen appliances like mixer grinders, air fryers, OTG, electric kettles etc; other home appliances like irons & built-in kitchen appliances. The company has further invested in brand and innovation to not only better understand and meet consumer needs but to also help drive energy efficiency. The consumer business also has a well-established and organized distribution network driven by a strong dealer base across the country offering a wide service network and robust after-sales service to its customers.

The companys consistent dedication to developing energy-efficient products has led to significant recognition. It has been honored with three prestigious National Energy Consumer Awards (NECA) by BEE, Ministry of Power. The recent award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu for the companys storage water heater in 2023. In 2019, the brand won in two categories: Ceiling Fans and LED Bulbs. Additionally, it was recognized as one of Indias Best Managed Companies 2022 by Deloitte Private and listed among ‘India’s Top 500 Companies 2022’ by Dun & Bradstreet India. The company has also been featured in Brand Top 75 most valuable Indian brands list for 2020 released by WPP and Kantar. Furthermore, Crompton was also recognized as the Brand of the Decade 2021 by Herald Global and BARC Asia in the Consumer Electrical category.

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. (CGCEL), one of India’s leading consumer electrical companies, has been awarded the prestigious CII Green-Pro Certification for its ceiling fans at the Annual Green-Pro Summit 2024. This recognition highlights Crompton’s commitment to developing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products.

Crompton being awarded the CII Green-Pro Certification

The CII Green-Pro certification is essential in promoting sustainable practices in India, offering a reliable framework for assessing the environmental impact of products. It utilizes a life cycle approach to evaluate factors such as resource consumption, energy efficiency, emissions, and waste generation, from raw material extraction to disposal. Products that satisfy the stringent Green-Pro criteria receive certification, assuring consumers of their eco-friendliness.

The Green-Pro Certification was awarded to Crompton during the summit, which was attended by industry leaders and sustainability experts who convened to discuss best practices and trends in environmental sustainability.

Speaking on the occasion, Tushar Oval, Product Marketing Head at Crompton, expressed, “We are happy to receive the CII Green-Pro Certification for our ceiling fans. This prestigious award reinforces our commitment to sustainability and innovation. We firmly believe that creating energy-efficient products is essential not only for our customers but also for the environment and the future ahead. Our dedication to environmentally friendly practices is deeply rooted in every aspect of our operations. This recognition serves as a strong motivation for us to continue advancing our efforts in developing products that make a positive impact. As we look to the future, we remain committed to maintaining and enhancing the standards of sustainability that have brought us this honor.”

Crompton’s ceiling fans not only provide comfort but also help reduce energy consumption, contributing to a lower carbon footprint. The company’s focus on sustainability is reflected in its various initiatives:

• Life Cycle Assessment: Comprehensive evaluations of product life cycles to minimize environmental impact.

• Energy Efficiency: Commitment to developing products that consume less energy while delivering high performance.

• Resource Management: Responsible sourcing of materials to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.

• Employee Engagement: Training and awareness programs to empower employees in sustainability efforts.

• Continuous Improvement: Ongoing assessments and improvements to maintain compliance with environmental standards.

The CII Green-Pro Certification is a significant milestone for Crompton as it continues to lead in sustainable practices in the consumer products sector.

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is committed to cultivating an environment that facilitates India’s development by working alongside industry, government, and civil society through advisory and consultative processes.

About Crompton
With a brand legacy of over 85 years, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. is India’s market leader in the category of fans and residential pumps. Over the years, the organization has continuously strived to produce a range of innovative products that cater to the modern consumer including superior quality and high-performance fans, pumps, lighting solutions, and a range of other categories like water heaters; air coolers; small kitchen appliances like mixer grinders, air fryers, OTG, electric kettles etc; other home appliances like irons & built-in kitchen appliances. The company has further invested in brand and innovation to not only better understand and meet consumer needs but to also help drive energy efficiency. The consumer business also has a well-established and organized distribution network driven by a strong dealer base across the country offering a wide service network and robust after-sales service to its customers.

The companys consistent dedication to developing energy-efficient products has led to significant recognition. It has been honored with three prestigious National Energy Consumer Awards (NECA) by BEE, Ministry of Power. The recent award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu for the companys storage water heater in 2023. In 2019, the brand won in two categories: Ceiling Fans and LED Bulbs. Additionally, it was recognized as one of Indias Best Managed Companies 2022 by Deloitte Private and listed among ‘India’s Top 500 Companies 2022’ by Dun & Bradstreet India. The company has also been featured in Brand Top 75 most valuable Indian brands list for 2020 released by WPP and Kantar. Furthermore, Crompton was also recognized as the Brand of the Decade 2021 by Herald Global and BARC Asia in the Consumer Electrical category.

Health and wellness knowledge enterprise Happiest Health unveiled its ‘Health Champion’ initiative today, setting the stage for future events that’ll identify and honour people who have battled and overcome adverse health conditions. The initiative aims to reach out to everyone in the country who has either beaten the odds to overcome a health challenge or is a caregiver to such a person, recognising them as torchbearers and motivating them. Paralympic Gold medallist Nitesh Kumar was honoured as the Health Champion of the Year 2024 at the curtain-raiser event. The event was unveiled and inaugurated by him and the Chairman of Happiest Health, Ashok Soota, in the presence senior management and members of the media.

Happiest Health, Chairman, Ashok Soota felicitates Paris 2024 Paralympic Badminton Gold Medalist – Nitesh Kumar as the Happiest Health Champion of 2024

Ashok Soota, chairman of Happiest Health, said, “The rationale behind Happiest Health is that everyone has a right to live a life of dignity and health. And life is full of hurdles, some small, others monumental. ‘Health Champion’ is not just about personal victories but victories that inspire and uplift entire communities. This is not just an initiative-it is a movement, a revolution to change the way health challenges are perceived.”

Speaking on the jury for the first Health Champion of the Year Awards, he said, “For 2025, our health champion of the year will be selected by an esteemed jury led by the renowned Dr Devi Shetty. Doctor Shetty’s contributions to healthcare are unparalleled, always working to help people who are underprivileged or who have special problems. His involvement will ensure that the 2025 Health Champion is chosen with the highest degree of expertise and compassion.”

Mr Anindya Chowdhury, CEO of Happiest Health – Knowledge and Diagnostics, said, “The ‘Health Champion’ initiative marks a significant milestone in Happiest Health’s journey as we seek to spread our objective further and open up spaces for more people to express themselves. We are looking at collaborating with interested partners in the days ahead while we do so.”

Nitesh Kumar added, “While winning the Paralympic gold medal is a big achievement, being inspiring is greatly significant. If my journey can somehow kindle hope for someone overcoming their struggle to do better in life, it would be very fulfilling to me. My message to everyone is to be active physically, whether cycling, running, or walking. Play any sports for recreation and take good care of your health-eat healthy, sleep well, and keep screen time to a minimum.”

The initiative will feature two awards-Health Champion of the Quarter and Health Champion of the Year, with the first Health Champion of the Year Awards taking place next year in September. A selection panel will select winners from quarterly submissions based on the nominees’ stories’ ability to inspire and motivate others. Meanwhile, the jury deciding the Health Champion of the Year for 2025 will validate submissions based on predefined criteria aligned with the event’s objectives. Quarterly ‘Health Champions’ will be automatically eligible for the annual award.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Badminton Gold Medalist – Nitesh Kumar felicitated as Health Champion of the Year 2024 by Happiest Health

Quarterly winners will receive a certificate of recognition, a monetary prize, a wellness package, and a feature article in the Happiest Health magazine, among other prizes. Annual ‘Health Champions’ will additionally receive speaking opportunities and media coverage.

Happiest Health is dedicated to giving a voice to the unsung heroes whose stories often go unnoticed. Happiest Health allows individuals to share their experiences of overcoming adversity and inspire others. It has been publishing hundreds of such stories of strength, believing it is its moral and social imperative to give a platform to them. By amplifying people’s strength, resilience, and hope, Happiest Health hopes to create a ripple effect of positive change and encourage more health champions and caregivers to come forward and share their inspiring journeys.

Nitesh Kumar’s performances at the 2024 Summer Paralympics culminated with him becoming only the country’s third para-badminton gold medallist. This accomplishment and his life’s journey epitomise the essence of the ‘Health Champion’ initiative as Happiest Health seeks to recognise similar stories and more.

Details on how to enter submissions: campaigns.happiesthealth.com/Health_Champion

About Happiest Health

Happiest Health is a global health & wellness knowledge enterprise promoted by Ashok Soota. Happiest Health provides credible and trustworthy health and wellness knowledge with views from globally renowned experts and doctors. The primary knowledge platforms are the daily newsletter, knowledge website, and newly launched monthly print magazine, and knowledge app and summits. The wellness division of Happiest Health caters to corporates to achieve optimal employee well-being, fostering a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment.

Happiest Health embraces scientific knowledge with a keen focus on medical breakthroughs providing kinder, gentler therapies including cell-based treatments. It also has deep coverage of integrated medicine including ayurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathy. Happiest Health’s focus on wellness is holistic and energizing. Its Mission Statement is: “Better Knowledge. Better Health.” and convey its benefits to all.

Health and wellness knowledge enterprise Happiest Health unveiled its ‘Health Champion’ initiative today, setting the stage for future events that’ll identify and honour people who have battled and overcome adverse health conditions. The initiative aims to reach out to everyone in the country who has either beaten the odds to overcome a health challenge or is a caregiver to such a person, recognising them as torchbearers and motivating them. Paralympic Gold medallist Nitesh Kumar was honoured as the Health Champion of the Year 2024 at the curtain-raiser event. The event was unveiled and inaugurated by him and the Chairman of Happiest Health, Ashok Soota, in the presence senior management and members of the media.

Happiest Health, Chairman, Ashok Soota felicitates Paris 2024 Paralympic Badminton Gold Medalist – Nitesh Kumar as the Happiest Health Champion of 2024

Ashok Soota, chairman of Happiest Health, said, “The rationale behind Happiest Health is that everyone has a right to live a life of dignity and health. And life is full of hurdles, some small, others monumental. ‘Health Champion’ is not just about personal victories but victories that inspire and uplift entire communities. This is not just an initiative-it is a movement, a revolution to change the way health challenges are perceived.”

Speaking on the jury for the first Health Champion of the Year Awards, he said, “For 2025, our health champion of the year will be selected by an esteemed jury led by the renowned Dr Devi Shetty. Doctor Shetty’s contributions to healthcare are unparalleled, always working to help people who are underprivileged or who have special problems. His involvement will ensure that the 2025 Health Champion is chosen with the highest degree of expertise and compassion.”

Mr Anindya Chowdhury, CEO of Happiest Health – Knowledge and Diagnostics, said, “The ‘Health Champion’ initiative marks a significant milestone in Happiest Health’s journey as we seek to spread our objective further and open up spaces for more people to express themselves. We are looking at collaborating with interested partners in the days ahead while we do so.”

Nitesh Kumar added, “While winning the Paralympic gold medal is a big achievement, being inspiring is greatly significant. If my journey can somehow kindle hope for someone overcoming their struggle to do better in life, it would be very fulfilling to me. My message to everyone is to be active physically, whether cycling, running, or walking. Play any sports for recreation and take good care of your health-eat healthy, sleep well, and keep screen time to a minimum.”

The initiative will feature two awards-Health Champion of the Quarter and Health Champion of the Year, with the first Health Champion of the Year Awards taking place next year in September. A selection panel will select winners from quarterly submissions based on the nominees’ stories’ ability to inspire and motivate others. Meanwhile, the jury deciding the Health Champion of the Year for 2025 will validate submissions based on predefined criteria aligned with the event’s objectives. Quarterly ‘Health Champions’ will be automatically eligible for the annual award.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Badminton Gold Medalist – Nitesh Kumar felicitated as Health Champion of the Year 2024 by Happiest Health

Quarterly winners will receive a certificate of recognition, a monetary prize, a wellness package, and a feature article in the Happiest Health magazine, among other prizes. Annual ‘Health Champions’ will additionally receive speaking opportunities and media coverage.

Happiest Health is dedicated to giving a voice to the unsung heroes whose stories often go unnoticed. Happiest Health allows individuals to share their experiences of overcoming adversity and inspire others. It has been publishing hundreds of such stories of strength, believing it is its moral and social imperative to give a platform to them. By amplifying people’s strength, resilience, and hope, Happiest Health hopes to create a ripple effect of positive change and encourage more health champions and caregivers to come forward and share their inspiring journeys.

Nitesh Kumar’s performances at the 2024 Summer Paralympics culminated with him becoming only the country’s third para-badminton gold medallist. This accomplishment and his life’s journey epitomise the essence of the ‘Health Champion’ initiative as Happiest Health seeks to recognise similar stories and more.

Details on how to enter submissions: campaigns.happiesthealth.com/Health_Champion

About Happiest Health

Happiest Health is a global health & wellness knowledge enterprise promoted by Ashok Soota. Happiest Health provides credible and trustworthy health and wellness knowledge with views from globally renowned experts and doctors. The primary knowledge platforms are the daily newsletter, knowledge website, and newly launched monthly print magazine, and knowledge app and summits. The wellness division of Happiest Health caters to corporates to achieve optimal employee well-being, fostering a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment.

Happiest Health embraces scientific knowledge with a keen focus on medical breakthroughs providing kinder, gentler therapies including cell-based treatments. It also has deep coverage of integrated medicine including ayurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathy. Happiest Health’s focus on wellness is holistic and energizing. Its Mission Statement is: “Better Knowledge. Better Health.” and convey its benefits to all.