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ALTBalaji l ALTBingeFest l #ALTBingeFest: Code M & The Test Case Producer Samar Khan speaks of his incredible journey on ‘The Producer’s Lab’ series

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments ##ALTBingeFest, #ALTBalaji, #The Producer's Lab'

ALTBalaji’s campaign #ALTBingeFest has been an embarking one and has made a solid presence, especially amongst the tyros. As a part of the fest, the OTT platform decided to horde masterclasses for those aiming, to be a part of the entertainment industry in the future. After the successful masterclasses with the Writer’s lab and the Director’s lab, the platform is back again with a series of The Producer’s Lab. The sole purpose of the series is to educate the youth through their brilliant initiative, ‘The Producer Lab’ series on YouTube, which is a part of their #ALTBingeFest.

This series has ace ALTBalaji producers Samar Khan, Karan Raj Kohli, Sachin Mohite and Tanveer Bookwala, who have put forth their work in different genres through ALTBalaji, interacting with college students—educating these newbies who are about the enter the real world with their immense knowledge and experience in the industry. Tomorrow’s aspiring storytellers have too much to learn through this episodic that ALTBalaji has arranged for. Students having a candid conversation with the producers is a great way to observe and imbibe whatever they can learn from these masters of their art.

This week, ALTBalaji put forth the premiere episode from ‘The Producer’s Lab’ series. The series is for aspiring storytellers in association with R.D National College and MET Institute of Mass Media. The episode was aced by the famous producer Samar Khan who has produced a plethora of digital hits like The Married Woman, Code M, The Verdict, and Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu to name a few. During the conversation, Samar gave a few tips to budding aspirants, some insights on his journey and a mantra to succeed in the industry.

Speaking about his career graph Samar shares, “My career began with the media revolution in India in 1994. Without having a media background, I think I was just at the right place, at the right time to be introduced to the industry. I have always loved the industry and being an ace debater in school helped a lot. I began as a radio jockey and the rest is history. I have learned a lot working in the entertainment industry and through observations, I learnt a lot about film making too. Later on, as an entertainment journalist, I saw people like Yash Chopra, Ram Gopal Verma, etc be at the top of their game at work which fascinated me. I eventually learned how to tell a story and decided to start telling one.”

He further added, “I didn’t do well initially, and that made me work harder. After a few learnings, I met Ekta Kapoor, who asked me to produce my work creatively, and that is how I became a good showrunner. It has been a very eventful journey and I am extremely grateful to God for having these opportunities that most people might not have. So you learn over time through careful observations and extreme determination and that is exactly how you succeed in life with regards to anything and everything!”

Evidently, the producers conversing and handing out their great expertise to these students will be a once in a lifetime kind of opportunity for them.

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Krisflyer Partners With Kalyan Jewellers To Give Customers New Ways To Earn Miles, Even Without Flying

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments #Kalyan Jewellers, #Krisflyer, #Mr Ramesh Kalyanaraman, #Mr Sy Yen Chen

KrisFlyer, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s lifestyle membership programme, has partnered with Kalyan Jewellers, India’s finest and most trusted jewellery brand, to give the Airline’s PPS Club and KrisFlyer members a chance to earn miles even when on the ground.

Kalyan Jewellers offers an array of contemporary designs in gold, diamond and precious stones with every single piece of jewellery quality checked, hallmarked and certified.

KrisFlyer members can now shop at any Kalyan Jewellers store across India, and for every INR 100 spent, they will earn one KrisFlyer mile, credited directly to their account. They can then redeem these reward points when they travel – be it for flight tickets or cabin upgrades

Kalyan Jewellers has also launched a special promotional offer where PPS Club and KrisFlyer members can enjoy up to INR 8000 off on selected jewellery purchases till 30 June 2022.

On diamond jewellery spends upwards of INR 1 lakh, KrisFlyer members receive a discount of INR 8000 and a minimum of 1000 miles, and on gold jewellery spends upwards of INR 1.5 lakh, they receive a discount of INR 5000 and a minimum of 1500 miles. Terms and conditions will apply.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers said, “At Kalyan Jewellers, we are committed to ensuring that our customers are able to maximise the value of all their purchases. We are therefore pleased to announce our partnership with KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards programme of Singapore Airlines. KrisFlyer members will be able to avail some exciting offers and benefits as well as earn additional miles on their transactions at Kalyan Jewellers. We are positive that our customers will welcome this opportunity.”

Mr Sy Yen Chen, General Manager India, Singapore Airlines said, “KrisFlyer has evolved from an airline loyalty programme to a lifestyle-centric rewards programme that unlocks an entire universe of benefits for our customers. This partnership with a brand that is as iconic and trusted as Kalyan Jewellers, gives our members a new avenue to earn miles even when they are not flying with us. We are very pleased and proud to have collaborated with Kalyan Jewellers in what is surely going to be a very successful partnership.”

Click here to see a complete list of KrisFlyer partners in India and across the globe.

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Canadian International School student Tanvi bags first place in Asian ballet competition

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments #Asian ballet competition, #Canadian International School, #Ms. Shweta Sastri, #Tanvi

In what is a remarkable achievement for a youngster, 16 years old Tanvi, an IB1 student at Canadian International School (CIS), Bangalore, bagged first place in a virtual dance competition organized by the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) recently. Tanvi’s win is impressive as she competed with other students at the Asia level. Tanvi trains at the Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet in the city and has been practicing the dance form since she was 3-year-old.

Tanvi has danced and practiced Ballet in South Korea, New Zealand, and India. Studying ballet in India is not as common, but fortunately, she was able to find a training school in Bangalore. She had the grit and determination to persevere through illness to practice the dance form. While Tanvi’s passion is ballet, she also enjoys other forms of dance such as hip hop.

Speaking on her achievement, Tanvi said: “I remember being inspired by a ballet dancer who came to my preschool when I was a 3-year-old. I began instruction in South Korea and was able to participate in both ensemble and solo performances. Dance allows me to express myself fully and I find a lot of joy during performance. I am very thrilled at bagging the first place and it has been a lot of hard work and practice over these years and I want to achieve a lot more in the future.”

Dr. Ted Mockrish, Head of School, Canadian International School, said: “Tanvi consistently works hard in both dance and music and has always been a standout performer and artiste at CIS. It is fantastic to see her receive this recognition in the much larger group of FOBISIA international schools. Well done Tanvi!”

Commenting on Tanvi’s achievement, Ms. Shweta Sastri, Managing Director, Canadian International School, Bangalore said: “We are very proud of Tanvi’s accomplishment. Her hard work and persistence have paid off at the international level. It is very beautiful to see youngsters studying Ballet, a highly aesthetic dance form. CIS is proud to provide our student artists and musicians with the support they need to continue their passions both inside and outside the classroom.”

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Pathways School Noida celebrates the day of Sharing to acknowledge the Silent Heroes

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments #Pathways School Noida, #Silent Heroes

Pathways School Noida celebrated the day of sharing today, i.e. on 14th December 2021. The event aimed at expressing gratitude and acknowledging all the students, teachers and the dedicated services of the support staff that are an important aspect of the School community such as workers who clean floors and transport staff who look after infants.

During the event, the support staff members who completed 5 years and 10 years in the school were felicitated by the Senior Management followed by a ‘Langar’ where the senior students served the lunch to the entire support staff and expressed their gratitude to the silent heroes. The event reminded us that while the doors to advantage may not be opened equally for all, our ability to respect and encourage every those surrounding us, is a choice we can make.

Furthermore, Pathways has always believed in creating young people who see themselves as a part of an entire community not divided by any class or economic level. Therefore, focusing on social, ethical and moral values, Pathways School has always involved students on various social causes such as providing education to children from economically deprived schools, raising funds for animal shelters or for food programs.

At Pathways, we believe to know each of our staff support as complete personalities with their wishes and hopes to be a way of bridging the economic divide which very frequently can become a human divide. One way of doing this is to celebrate the inherent talents that each support staff possesses.

It is this talent that the support team members including the Transport, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Horticulture, Security and F&B showcased during the cultural program with great enthusiasm. The event was meticulously organised by the Administration with great fun and excitement.

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Distinguished people engaged in service to the nation were rewarded in the fourth edition of Bharat Gaurav Awards

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments #Bharat Gaurav Awards, #Bharat Gaurav Puraskar, #Dr Sandesh Yadav, #Faggan Singh Kulaste

When a person gets rewards and respect, a new energy comes into him. In such a situation, there is a need to give respect and encouragement from time to time to those who do better work, says Dr Sandesh Yadav, General Secretary, Bharat Gaurav Award Foundation. In the fourth edition of the Bharat Gaurav Award, the outstanding people of multi-faceted talent who have contributed significantly to the development of the country and great and outstanding people engaged in the upliftment of society were honoured at Hotel Shangri in New Delhi.

Union Minister of State Faggan Singh Kulaste, with his dignified presence as the chief guest at the award distribution ceremony, gave meaning to the program, as well as guided the talents. Faggan Singh Kulaste said that providing a national platform to the talents, rewarding them for their outstanding achievements is a very good job which Sandesh Yadav, General Secretary, Bharat Gaurav Foundation is doing well every year.

In this fourth edition of Bharat Gaurav Puraskar, dignitaries were felicitated in several categories. In this, mainly Union Minister of State Rao Saheb Danve, Rajya Sabha MP Padmashree Vikas Mahatre, MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Member of Central Waqf Council Rais Khan Pathan, Union Minister John Barla etc. were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award.

Under the Bharat Gaurav Award, Lok Sabha MP Rammohan Naidu, social worker Sanjeev Kumar, NCB Director Japan Babu Yadav, Additional Director Government of India Atul Singh, ISRO Deputy Director Dr SV Sharma, Joint Secretary Government of India SP Singh, social worker Neeraj Gupta, Krishna Bhaipuria was given as the rising face in the world of wrestling.

A unique felicitation was also given at the function which included Special Guest of the Day. In which talents like Rajya Sabha MP from Goa Vinay Tendulkar, Chairman NCMEI, Government of India Justice NK Jain, Lok Sabha MP Shrirang Appa Barne, Union Minister of State Faggan Singh Kulaste, were honoured for their unique work style and outstanding achievements. It is worth mentioning that all of them are known for their unique working style and outstanding achievements in their respective fields. On this occasion, IRS officer Dinesh Kumar Jangir presided over the program and boosted the morale of everyone.

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Vedanta Aluminium unveils Sustainable Development Report for FY21

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments #Future, #Global Reporting Initiative, #Mr Rahul Sharma, #Nature, #Nurture, #Prof. Shaleen Singhal, #Vedanta Aluminium

Vedanta Aluminium Business, India’s largest producer of aluminium and its value-added products, unveiled its Sustainable Development Report (SDR) for FY 2020-21 today i.e., National Energy Conservation Day, in campus connect program with the TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS). Students, alumni and faculty from TERI SAS participated in the programme.

Titled ‘Nature, Nurture, Future’, Vedanta Aluminium’s Sustainable Development Report encapsulates the Business’ performance across key sustainability parameters such as Energy and Climate Change Management, Water Management, Biodiversity Management, Air Quality and Emissions control, Health & Safety, Social Impact and Governance, etc. for the FY 2020-21 performance period.

The report can be accessed on the company website: www.vedantaaluminium.com

Launching the report, Mr Rahul Sharma, CEO – Aluminium Business, Vedanta Ltd. said, “The principles of sustainability are imbibed in every aspect of the way we conduct our business. It is imperative for us that our business growth materializes in a sustainable manner through judicious and responsible utilization of resources, the highest efficiency of assets and processes, and a focused approach towards carbon mitigation. We are committed to the decarbonisation of our operations in the long term. As India’s largest aluminium producer, we are unrelenting in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of business, including Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).”

Prof. Shaleen Singhal, Dean (Research and Partnerships) at TERI SAS, added, “TERI School of Advance Studies students and faculty members are delighted to be part of this launch event that demonstrates Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to sustainability. This unique university-corporate partnership shall advance the frontiers of knowledge creation and practice for sustainable development.”

Prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the report outlines Vedanta Aluminium’s approach to sustainable and responsible development aligned to United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Principles and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs).

Key highlights from the report for FY21 include:

· Operational excellence parameters for the production of aluminium

· Vedanta Aluminium distributed economic value to the tune of USD 4.19 billion

· Climate action initiatives have resulted in GHG emission intensity reduction by 21% at the Aluminium Business against FY 2011-12 as the baseline

· Towards decarbonization of operations, Vedanta Aluminium has set a target of achieving a 24% reduction in GHG emissions intensity over the 2012 baseline by FY 2025.

· Recycled 16.5 billion litres of water across operations

· 93% of mined-out area rehabilitated as part of biodiversity management

· 308 Million Units of renewable power purchased for producing aluminium

· 1.4 Million GJ in energy savings through energy conservation efforts, resulting in equivalent GHG savings of 0.32 million tCO2e (tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent)

· 118% of the generated ash utilized in avenues such as mine backfilling, raw material for cement and brick manufacturing, road construction, and low-lying area filling

· 14% women professionals in management positions across the business

· Deep interventions in community welfare dimensions of livelihood and skill development, women’s empowerment, quality education, health & sanitation, etc. improving lives of 5 lakh people hailing from local communities

· Since the outbreak of COVID, Vedanta Aluminium has supported the local communities, district administrations, state governments, central government, with grocery supplies, PPEs, medical equipment, oxygen, financial contribution, and many other need-based requirements

Vedanta Aluminium Business, a division of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest manufacturer of aluminium, producing over half of India’s aluminium i.e., 1.97 million tonnes in FY21. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.

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Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh exclusive Nephrology OPD at Tulip Hospital

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments #Dr Anupama Sethi, #Dr Yogesh Chhabra, #Dr. Anurag Arora, #Dr. Manoj Arora, #Max Hospital, #Max Super Specialty Hospital, #Nephrology, #Tulip Hospital

One of the leading healthcare providers in the country, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi today, launched its exclusive OPD services for Nephrology in Sonipat.

The OPDs will be conducted at Tulip Hospital, Sonipat and will be available to patients every Tuesday & Friday from 1pm to 3pm. The launch will make sure that patients are able to book regular appointments for consultation and routine follow-ups related to their kidney and/or overall renal health. Doctors from Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh will also be conducting a hemodialysis, launched by nephroplus for the regional patients.

The launch event was addressed by Dr. Manoj Arora, Principal Consultant & Head, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine, Dr Yogesh Chhabra, Senior Consultant, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. With the introduction of these services, patients wouldn’t need to travel to other cities especially for undergoing hemodialysis and instead visit OPDs for regular quality medical services.

At the launch, Dr. Manoj Arora, Principal Consultant & Head, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, said, “There are various factors due to which there is a rise in a number of individuals being detected with chronic kidney diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Kidney Stones etc. Therefore, our goal is to ensure efficient management of the disease and the availability of specialised medical help in their neighbourhood. Through the launch of this dialysis centre and Nephrology OPD services in Sonipat, the unit would like to extend its medical help and support to the patients here in the city and nearby regions. Offering quality healthcare services along with cutting-edge technology, Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh is already a chosen tertiary care facility for patients from this region.”

While the symptoms may vary in their severity from person to person, prevention plays a pivotal role, as treating a CKD patient is more expensive than preventing the disease altogether or curbing it in the initial stages. As, many people in the initial stages of inception of a renal ailment often ignore the symptoms like weight loss and poor appetite, swollen ankles, feet or hands, puffiness under the eyes, shortness of breath, tiredness, blood in urine, an increased need to urinate, particularly at night, difficulty sleeping, dry and itchy skin and other symptoms of CKD.

“Regular health check-ups for screening of such conditions in the early phase are a must as this will not only help reduce the financial burden on the patient but also on the society, as a whole, especially Diabetic and Hypertensive patients. People don’t pay attention to their kidney problems. Slowly and steadily the population of tier 2-3 cities are falling prey to kidney diseases. Regular dialysis is a psychological and financial burden on the family hence I suggest all who is having kidney problem or having problem in the family must get checked and opt for transplants. Life after transplant is much better than dialysis.” Said Dr Yogesh Chhabra, Senior Consultant, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.

It is estimated that patients with end-stage kidney diseases going for kidney transplantation are very less in numbers, due to a lack of awareness of facts and myths associated with a kidney transplant.

“We are really happy to have collaborated with one of the best Nephrology and kidney transplant centres in the country and strive to raise awareness about kidney-related issues. Our OPDs will offer consultation and encourage people to lead a healthy lifestyle as well as provide access to the best of technology. This OPD is going to be a valuable addition to the healthcare infrastructure of Sonipat by providing world-class treatment solutions to patients in the city right at their doorsteps. Our services will include all consultations and investigations and provide a comprehensive line of treatment.” Said Dr. Anurag Arora and Dr Anupama Sethi, Founders of Tulip Hospital.

With the significant rise in the incidences of renal failure, this is a substantial step taken by Max Healthcare towards ensuring that such patients in the region have easy and speedy access to quality healthcare services.

Ketan Kulkarni, Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Dart (1)

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Blue Dart launches two mega offers ahead of the End-of-the-Year festivities!

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments #Blue Dart, #Christmas festivities, #Deutsche Post DHL Group, #festivities, #Ketan Kulkarni

Blue Dart, India’s leading express logistics provider, as a part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, announced the launch of two exciting offers ahead of the end-of-the-year festivities – ‘Merry Express’ and ‘Assured Gift’ offer.

Emphasizing on spreading the warmth of the Christmas festivities along with the cheer of the New Year, The Merry Express Offer, can be availed from December 20th, 2021 until January 15th, 2022. The offer includes an exceptional discount of 40% on all gift shipments including, but not limited to, festive sweets, gifts and apparel weighing between 10kgs to 20kgs. This offer will be applicable on Non-Doc Shipments for Domestic Priority and International shipments.

Over and above this, the express logistics provider has also launched the ‘Assured Gift’ offer which can be availed until March 31st, 2022. The exciting offer is in association with Spykar and is available to all retail customers booking a domestic or international shipment at any of Blue Dart’s stores across the nation. Availing this offer would enable customers to redeem a free Spykar Gift of their choice, with only having to pay for the shipping & handling charges. Gifts include but are not limited to, stylish watches that are sure to accentuate your look and handy yet trendy trolley bags & duffle bags that are sure to make travelling even more fun.

Blue Dart’s Customer Centricity has always been a key market differentiator in a highly competitive environment. This coupled with its premium capabilities – its fleet of Boeing 757-200 freighters, technology-based solutions, an incomparable ground network facilitating trade to over 34,000 locations across India as well as its team of industry experts, all work towards enhancing customer delight by leaps and bounds.

Ketan Kulkarni, Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Dart, corroborates this by saying, “Blue Dart has always provided its customers with value-based services that are designed with a keen focus on providing solutions for their logistics requirements even before the need arises. The offers that we launch, especially during the festive season, aim to spread the joy and warmth that is associated with the festivities. COVID-19 has been instrumental in making the world a bigger place and enhanced distances between loved ones, which were otherwise easy to navigate around. Our goal, as the nation’s trade facilitator, is to make India and the world a smaller place. The ‘Merry Express’ and ‘Assured Gift’ Offers are a step forward in this direction.”

Blue Dart continues to invest in its capabilities to enhance customer experience. During the festive period, Blue Dart is inundated with delivery requests from across the globe. The organization leverages technology and automation to ensure safe, efficient and contactless deliveries that help the express logistics provider continue delivering excellence at every touchpoint. Blue Dart provides customers with an array of payment modes which include 16 digital wallets, Net banking, Credit & Debit Cards, Bharat QR Code and UPI (BHIM). Application programming interface (API) integration-based solutions for customers have been enhanced for exchanging manifest at detailed levels to ensure an automated and seamless supply chain, from pre-pick up till post-delivery- 24×7.

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Bobble AI Report: Tier 2 e-commerce transactions witness 82% growth between 2020 and 2021; Jaipur, Guwahati, Lucknow, etc. top the charts

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments

E-commerce in India has witnessed an uptick of 77% between 2020 and 2021 and tier 2,3 cities are transacting more than ever as per a report by India’s largest conversation media platform Bobble AI. Bobble AI report is based on over 50 million smartphone users (in 640+ Indian cities) data processed in a privacy-compliant manner. It also revealed that while tier 1 cities dominate the fashion festival figures, transactions in tier 2 cities like Jaipur, Guwahati, Lucknow, Kochi, Mysore, and Bhubaneswar are at an all-time high – up 82% over the previous year.

Apart from that, the majority of consumers are between the ages of 26 and 35 accounting for 37%, and between the ages of 18 and 25, accounting for 26% with 72% males and 28% females. According to the data intelligence company’s survey on the state of eCommerce in India, which was conducted across Tier 1, 2 and 3, beauty e-commerce apps usage grew by 64%, whereas fashion e-commerce grew by 368% over the past year. The festive period has only led the two e-commerce domains to skyrocket, with at least two transactions completed by shopaholics during the fashion festivals.

Bobble AI Report: Tier 2 e-commerce

In an interesting insight highlighted by the study, India’s fashion e-commerce industry has transformed from ‘Monopoly’ to ‘Ludo.’ Fashion giant Myntra faced tough competition from its competitive counterparts, Meesho, Ajio, and TataCliq. While almost 46% of all transactions belonged to Myntra during the 2020 festive period, Ajio bagged around 69% of all transactions in 2021. The share of Myntra’s active users, also using Meesho, Ajio, and TataCliq has also increased significantly, indicating how users are exploring multiple options this year.

Bobble AI Report: Tier 2 e-commerce

The battle of the e-commerce legends, Amazon, and Flipkart is worth noting, with Flipkart’s active user base rising 83% in the 2021 online shopping festival compared to Amazon’s 72%. Despite the fact that Flipkart is dominating in terms of engagement metrics like search frequency and active sessions, Amazon is winning in terms of transactions, significantly less average session times.

Bobble AI Report: Tier 2 e-commerce

Apart from fashion e-commerce, interesting insights have also emerged from the beauty e-commerce segment. Leading players Nykaa and Purplle locked horns this festive season – and Purplle took a piece from Nykaa’s pie. In light of Nykaa’s IPO, let’s look at their market share against Purplle, Nykaa’s pure-play fashion e-commerce competitor. Purplle had a 70% growth of inactive users in the 2021 shopping festival, compared to a 50% increase for Nykaa. With a 15% common user base in 2020, Purplle is now standing at 17% in 2021.

Bobble AI Report: Tier 2 e-commerce

The festive season trends point towards healthy and fast-evolving competition in the e-commerce market, which bodes well for customers who are looking for high-quality products at affordable prices. With the festive season coming to a close, it is exciting to anticipate how the competition will pan out in 2022. With India’s e-commerce market set to reach $120 billion by 2025, the future seems promising. Hypergrowth is definitely on the horizon for the segment, and according to Bobble AI’s findings, brands are poised to capture growth opportunities.

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