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• Paytm All-in-One Android POS accepts payment through all methods – Cards, Paytm Wallet, All UPI apps, and even cash
• It has All-in-One QR code that supports all contact and contactless payments
• The device comes with integrated billing software and customized solutions for different industry sectors ranging from ticketing, catering to parking among others
• The handheld compact device features an in-built printer, a scanner and generates bills

February 4, 2020. Bengaluru: India’s largest payments platform Paytm (owned by One97 Communications Limited) today announced the launch of All-in-One Android POS device for merchant partners across the country. This device helps merchants to accept payments through Paytm Wallet, all UPI based apps, Debit & Credit Cards and most importantly – Cash. Besides accepting payments, merchants will also be able to generate GST compliant bills and manage all transactions and settlements through their ‘Paytm for Business’ app at one go.
 
Paytm All-in-One Android POS is a fully-loaded payment acceptance device with many industry-first features & services. The android based device comes with a full-size display and is pre-bundled with cloud-based software for billing, payments, and customer management. The device can be used to accept payments, print bills and scan items for faster checkout at the counter. The device works on Wi-Fi and also comes with a pre-installed sim card ensuring round the clock connectivity with all of Paytm’s bouquet of services.

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder & CEO of Paytm said, “Over the past 18 months, we have invested a lot of time in understanding the needs of small businesses around digital payments. Today, we are launching this incredible Paytm All-in-One POS device with a super sleek android form factor with cloud services. This device offers a comprehensive business tool right on the desk of millions of small businesses. We strongly believe that offerings like these will help expand the market and drive further acceptance of digital payments, and at the same time enable our merchant partners to operate their business more efficiently.”

Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Chairman, Infosys and founding Chairman UIDAI said, “It is important for the small merchants in India to accept digital payments and be at the forefront as only they are the ones who can fuel and digitise the whole ecosystem. I am glad that Paytm understands this need and has launched the right set of solutions for businesses.”

Paytm All-in-One Android POS also supports many industry-specific solutions that will help SMEs to automate their business processes and be more efficient. E.g. Its ‘Restaurant Management’ can accept orders of individual tables and directly relay them to the kitchen. The machine is equipped to generate and maintain separate bills for every table in the outlet. Similarly, it is bundled with TicketNew and Insider.in, two of the biggest ticketing and events platforms in the country. Event organizers, as well as movie halls, can directly issue tickets with the All-in-POS android machine and accept payments. Event organizers can even let go of the hassle of creating box-offices during open-air concerts and can sell tickets using this handheld device. The company aims to include support for many more industries going forward, all of which could be updated and made available automatically in the future without change of device.

Paytm has done a series of successful pilots in different spaces including bus ticketing service, parking management, BFSI, logistics, and home delivery. One of Paytm’s most valuable partner – IRCTC is using the Paytm All-in-One Android POS machines to bill food items sold inside trains. It helps in keeping track of sales and is turning out to be a strong tool for inventory management.

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30 Jan 2020: In today’s highly competitive world, career oriented students seek bright prospects and fast growth. Grooming students appropriately and equipping them to fit present day industry requirements is the need of the hour. Within a few months of its inception, St. Francis College launched a one of its kind internship program for its 1st year students, to give them an opportunity to be a part of the professional environment during their course. The real world experience in the form of access to professionals and work environment, immensely contributes to the learning of students.

This trailblazing initiative is sure to catapult St. Francis College’s position as a thought leader among institutions. Since academia and industry are two important pillars of our economy, a robust collaboration between the two will enable growth in the education system and produce an employment-ready workforce.

Situated in the heart of Bangalore, in the vibrant neighbourhood of Koramangala, St. Francis College established by the Franciscan Brothers, is committed to mould the younger generation into high-profile professionals. The state-of-the-art campus offers the finest resources and amenities for holistic learning and development of the students.

Br. Sayimon, Director, St. Francis College, said, “It was my vision to address the employability issue that students currently face across India. Through our internship program, we are among the first colleges in the country to bridge the industry academia gap. We have given all 400 of our students from across India a big boost, to be more confident as well as enhance their readiness for the corporate world. Our first semester students are now better prepared to understand the nuances of the corporate world and interpret the business scenario.”

Commending the college on the initiative, Professor S. Japhet, Vice-Chancellor – Bengaluru Central University said, “At a time when India is grappling with lack of skilled workforce, it is encouraging to see how St. Francis College is grooming candidates with hands-on exposure. I congratulate the institution for taking up the task to bridge the industry-academia gap. This internship program is sure to serve as a model to be emulated across other universities as well. Initiatives such as this will be key to realizing our government’s vision to drive employment.”

Over 105 leading companies across various spheres of business and NGO’s descended at the campus at a unique interactive event to offer internships to students. All the 400 students were assigned projects based on their interests, the nature of work and location. The top recruiters included the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Decathalon, VLCC, Zivame, Tripvillas, Ingo Electric, Eat Raja, Datacor Informatis, I am Here App, JBrown, Life VR, Integro, Nightingales Medical Trust, Little Sisters of the Poor, Dream India Network and many more. While the minimum period for internship was 15 days, the maximum extended up till 6 months. The students could continue to work post 3pm on weekdays and weekends.

Through the internship program, the students gained first hand exposure to various corporate functions including communication, business development, social media marketing, financial literacy, data entry, website development, interacting with clients in India and overseas, outreach and much more.

Speaking at the successful completion of the program, Sameera Fernandes, Director – Strategy & Planning, Dean of Academics, St. Francis College, who has over 19 years experience in the corporate world and international affairs said, “We wanted to address the employability issue right from the start. Our courses have been designed keeping in mind the future of work. We also wanted our students to understand and experience work culture, so that they have a right perspective on the academic front and see its implementation right through. As a thought leader in the industry, my plan is to bridge industry and academia. One way was to change the ‘stereotype’ of a fresher. Now our students have industry experience right from the first semester, over and above gaining exposure through guest lecturers, panel discussions, industrial tours and project reports. By the time they graduate with a degree in their hand, the students will have already have commendable work experience across 6 companies/sectors in their resume.”

The internship program has given students at St. Francis College, the opportunity to use their years on campus to explore various sectors/ industries and then choose their ‘career of choice’ once they graduate. It also ensures that the younger generation enjoys their work and pursues their passion. The students are key contributors at the work place and also bring about change in the work culture.

St. Francis College also takes pride in introducing new courses to expand the horizons of students. An aviation course affiliated to IATA Canada is in the pipeline, which will give students an option to pursue alternate careers after pilot and cabin crew training. An interior design course which would give students professional exposure through internships and enlightening lectures by visiting faculty, is also in the offing.

The college is also committed to mould students to be socially responsible. Students from St. Francis College recently participated in a Polio Eradication Drive in association with Rotary International, WHO and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to increase their social consciousness.

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Admissions are now open for the 18-month program; the first batch commences from March 2020

Mumbai, 28 January: Leading online education company upGrad has taken up a significant initiative by launching a one-of-a-kind dual degree program in Computer Science. The program has been launched as a joint flagship initiative with IIIT-Bangalore and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), UK.

Owing to the evolution of the IT industry and emergence of new-age technology like Blockchain, AI, and Software programming, upGrad has launched this program with the purpose of upskilling working professionals for future careers in IT. 

The 18-month dual-degree program enables learners to choose their specialization between two base PG diplomas- Full Stack Development or Blockchain Specialization. This program is an ideal fit for professionals looking to upskill in software development, website design, front end and backend development, dynamic programming, etc.

With this course, upGrad creates another significant milestone in the age of technological innovations, whilst bridging the skill gap in India and providing an array of career opportunities. Moreover, learners have the liberty to choose their specialization after building their foundation and programming basics for the first 6 months, and obtaining insights from industry experts from IBM, DCB Bank to decide the best fit for their profile.

Post completion of the program learners can pursue a Masters in Research with LJMU and graduate with dual credentials: M.Sc. and a specialized PG Diploma. The placement cell assures a minimum of three job interviews and job placement assistance with leading tech firms.

In each specialization, there are several job opportunities available including Full-Stack Developer, Backend/ Frontend Developer, Blockchain Developer, Ethereum Developer, Hyperledger Developer, Solidity Developer, and Javascript Developer. 

This is the company’s second partnership with Liverpool John Moores University. Established in 1823, LJMU is rated among the top 20 engineering schools in the UK. The university is one of the largest, most dynamic, and forward-thinking institutes.

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Further Public Offering of Equity Shares Comprising of A Fresh Issue Of Upto 180,000,000 Equity Shares and additional issue of Upto 1,800,000 Equity Shares, constituting 1% of the Net Issue that shall be reserved for allocation and Allotment to Eligible Employees on a proportionate basis
Promoters of Company: President of India, acting through the Department of Telecommunications (“DOT”), Ministry of Communications, Government of India
Issue Opening Date – Friday, January 24, 2020 and Issue Closing Date – Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Bengaluru, January 23, 2020: ITI Limited today announced the launch of its Further Public Offering (“FPO”).

The issue will open on Friday, January 24, 2020 and close on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

The strengths of ITI are its diverse products and services offered across sectors, well established relationships with PSUs, the Ministry of Defence and other GoI and state agencies; backed by a strong order book of Rs. 110,511.21 mn as on December 31, 2019 which includes various GoI projects such as ASCON, BharatNet, Network for Spectrum, Smart Energy Meters, Space Programs and E-Governance Projects.

The objects of the issue would be to utilize the Net Proceeds for funding its working capital requirements for FY2020 and Rs 6,072.91 mn to repay loans in full or partially, taken by the company.

Going forward ITI looks to diversify its products and services and leverage their relationship with GoI and various public sector units, modernize its infrastructure and technology as well as team up with innovative technology leaders and startups to support the Make in India and Digital India fillip of the Government.

ITI Limited has appointed BOB Capital Markets Limited, Karvy Investor Services Limited and PNB Investment Services Limited as the book running lead managers to the Issue (“BRLMs”).

Equity Shares proposed to be issued pursuant to the Issue will be available on the BSE Limited (“BSE”) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”), subject to receipt of necessary approvals.

The Net Issue will have not less than 75% allocation to Qualified Institutional Buyers, not more than 15% to Non-Institutional Bidders and not more than 10% to Retail Individual Bidders.

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 Key highlights:

·         GNCAP 5-star rated Altroz (India’s safest car in its category) enters the premium hatch segment

·         Altroz is Industry 1^st, fully BSVI ready diesel hatchback

Bangalore, January 23, 2020: Marking its entry into the premium hatchback segment, Tata Motors today launched – the Altroz. The Altroz will be available in five trim levels across all Tata Motors authorized dealerships at an introductory price starting from INR 5.29 lakhs for the petrol version and INR 6.99 lakhs for the diesel version.

The Altroz is the first vehicle developed on the new ALFA architecture and the second vehicle showing the Impact 2.0 design language. With its striking design, bouquet of industry-first features and the most recent achievement of Global NCAP 5-star rating, it has set the GOLD Standard in Safety, Design, Driving Dynamics, Technology and Customer Delight. All set to entice customers, Altroz will come with 6 different factory-fitted customizable options.

According to Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Head – Marketing, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, “We are delighted to announce the launch of our premium hatchback – The Tata Altroz. The Altroz is already a product that we are proud of as it is the second Tata as well as Indian car, to have received a 5-star Global NCAP rating. It is a landmark product and is a true representative of the Gold Standard in Safety, Design, Technology, Driving Dynamics and Customer Delight. We are confident that this product will not only deliver the best driving experience to our customers, but also set new benchmarks as we set foot into the premium hatchback segment.”

Gold Standard of Safety

The Altroz sets the Gold Standard in safety with its 5 Star Global NCAP rating. The car comes with best-in-class safety features such as Advanced ALFA Architecture, ABS, EBD & CSC as standard and Dual Airbags. This comprehensive safety system along with the energy absorbing ALFA architecture ensures that the occupants of the Tata Altroz are recipients of world-class safety.

Gold Standard of Design

Based on the Impact 2.0 design philosophy, the Altroz’s futuristic design consists of modern, intelligent and tastefully crafted interiors. The 90 degree opening doors ensure that there is enough space for passengers to get in and out of the vehicle. The laser cut alloy wheels and premium black piano finish on the interiors result in an unmatched road presence and help the customer arrive in style.

Gold Standard of Technology

Equipped with a 17.78 cm touchscreen Harman infotainment and class leading acoustics, the Altroz also comes with Voice command recognition, Apple Car Play, Android Auto and the Turn-by-Turn feature, ensuring a seamless experience.

Gold Standard of Driving Dynamics

With its powerful petrol and diesel engines along with a fine-tuned suspension, the Altroz truly gives the customer a dynamic driving experience. The Cruise Control feature along with multi drive modes ensure comfortable driving in the city and on the highway.

Gold Standard of Customer Delight

The flat rear floor, rear AC vents, cabin space and 24 utility spaces ensure that the driving experience is convenient and comfortable. Spacious interiors along with a wearable key fob result in a hassle free experience for the customer.

To know more about the new range or to book a test drive, customers can visit ‘cars.tatamotors.com’ or follow social handles across Twitter – https://twitter.com/TataMotors_Cars and Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/officialtatamotorscars

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