VisaBoard, the leading innovator in visa assistance solutions, has proudly announced the launch of its groundbreaking B2B portal, ushering in a new era of efficiency and effectiveness for visa consultants, overseas education providers, and travel agents worldwide. The portal was inaugurated by esteemed personalities including Sharman Joshi, Anees Bazmee, Rajat Bedi, alongside Founder Hiren Thakkar and Co-Founder Pranav Desai.

VisaBoard’s B2B platform offers  SaaS / Internet based solution tailored exclusively for visa consultants, overseas education advisors, and travel agents. With a comprehensive suite of features, VisaBoard simplifies and accelerates the visa application and submission process, empowering businesses to serve their clients with unparalleled efficiency.

Founder Hiren Thakkar expressed his excitement about the launch, stating, “VisaBoard represents a paradigm shift in the visa assistance industry. Our B2B portal is designed to empower visa consultants, overseas education providers, and travel agents with the tools they need to thrive in today’s dynamic market.”

Co-Founder Pranav Desai added, “With VisaBoard, we aim to redefine the standards of efficiency and customer satisfaction in visa assistance services. Our platform is built on a foundation of innovation, reliability, and unparalleled user experience.”

VisaBoard’s B2B portal promises to revolutionize the way visa-related services are delivered, setting new benchmarks for excellence in the industry.

India’s biggest and longest-running trade exhibition on furniture, interiors and design, “Index Trade Fairs” will be held from the 26th to 28th of May 2023 at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai. Here, international and Indian companies display hi-tech and state-of-the-art offerings in furniture, interiors, materials and design.

Since its inception in 1989, the organization has facilitated companies to engage in impactful joint ventures, B2B deals, and long-term business alliances. With a focus on the furniture segment for homes, offices, and hotels, Index prides itself on a substantial display of interior products and materials, lighting products, kitchen appliances, furnishings, and sleep products, art & artifacts, hardware, and fittings.

The Indian furniture market is one of the most promising markets in the world currently valued at approximately USD 23 billion and grows at over 14 percent annually. It is estimated to reach USD 40 billion by 2027 due to the central government’s emphasis on rapid infrastructure development and progressive policies in the manufacturing and hospitality sectors. Index is a key facilitator of business in this growing sector.

Index expects 300+ exhibitors from across India and overseas, displaying the best Indian and international creativity, showing more than 700 brands over 200,000 sq. ft. of area. It features a Design Pavilion, New Products Demonstrations and Launches, Pre-Fixed B2B Meetings, Knowledge-sharing and Networking Seminars, Conferences, and Award functions.

This year its design at its best with what Index is known for, stunning design initiatives, in the index Design Boulevard, showcasing the creativity of top architects and designers, at REIMAGINE the Indian Swing Seat. Apart from this there are art installations and gallery displays across the halls. But the showstoppers are always the suppliers with great products for home, office and hospitality and other uses.

The 3-day expo is expected to attract more than 40,000 buyers from across India and the surrounding nations comprising traders, dealers, distributors, wholesalers, architects, designers, hospitality managers, builders, procurement teams, and bulk buyers.

Mr. L A Khan, MD, UMG Trade Fairs P Ltd says, “The fair pioneers not simply in interiors with a leading trade fair, but is a frontrunner providing knowledge-sharing and powerful networking platforms for the trade and the sectoral communities to explore business partnerships”.

Entry to the trade show is set at Rs 500 but is absolutely free for industry professionals. For further information or visitor registration log onto https://www.indexfairs.com/ or contact UMG Index Tradefairs Pvt. Ltd on +91 (022) 26879085 or at marketing@ueindia.com.

One of India’s leading Pharma Company – ICPA Health Products Ltd’s (ICPA) flagship product – Pilon, a safe and effective herbal treatment option for piles is now available across all leading pharmacies in the State.

Available in two forms viz. Pilon Tablets for pre and post-operative treatment in hemorrhoidectomy and Pilon Ointment for relief from haemorrhoids, Pilon is a complete solution to treat piles. The product is a unique combination of natural and Ayurvedic ingredients that work together to provide relief from the discomfort and pain associated with piles.

Pilon tablets contain a blend of over a dozen herbs and minerals that help to reduce inflammation, soothe the digestive system and improve circulation.

Pilon ointment contains natural ingredients such as kasisadi oil, yashad bhasma and camphor which help to relieve pain and itching, reduce swelling and promote healing.

Apart from pharmacies, Pilon is also available across all leading online stores in India. For more information on the product and its benefits, visit icpahealth.com.

Company name: ICPA Health Products Ltd.

Product name: Pilon Tablets & Pilon Ointment

Qty.: Strips of 5 x 10 tablets & Tube of 25 g

MRP: Rs.193/- & Rs.54/-

Available on: icpahealth.com

With the aim to provide a comprehensive platform for the building construction and infrastructure industry professionals to converge, network and strike lucrative business deals and establish business partnerships, the 20^th edition of Roof India Expo shall be held from 27 to 29 April 2023 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai, India. Billed as ‘Asia’s most definitive Expo for Roofing & allied Products’, Roof India opens doors to unlimited opportunities of business networking & knowledge exchange for companies involved in Roofing, Cladding, Pre-engineered Buildings (PEBs), Metal Building Systems, Tensile Architecture, Green Roofs Technology, Waterproofing, Insulation, Roofing Machinery, Roof Fastening Systems etc.

India’s booming Building Construction & Infrastructure industry is getting major fillip from Airport modernization / new airports projects, setting up of Pre-engineered Buildings/Factories, Metro Rails, New Hotels / Resorts, IT Parks, Retail Malls, Hypermarkets, Multiplexes, Integrated Townships etc. India’s construction sector is thus set to reach a whopping USD 1.4 Trillion by 2025 aiding all the 250 sub-sectors associated with it. Roofing industry in India too is estimated to grow @ 6-7% annually and touch the USD 10 billion mark by 2028

Says Gagan Sahni, Director, Hyve India P Ltd, the organiser of this global expo, “There is a shift from conventional roofing systems to architectural solutions that provide durability, flexibility along with aesthetically pleasing designs in roofs. Roof India Expo gives a platform to such modern materials and technologies. New initiatives like green building concept and elimination of hazardous materials are also gaining popularity and shall be on display at this unique trade fair.”

Over 200 exhibitors & brands from 12+ countries are participating in this premier event with over 10,000+ visitors expected in attendance. Roof India has cemented itself as the most popular, innovative and business-enhancing show among the building construction, infrastructure and allied industries with special focus on roofing segment. Concurrent to the expo will be a three-day open seminar themed ‘Let’s Talk Roofing’ and ‘Flooring Ideas’ with sessions by industry stalwarts covering the latest innovations in Roofing and Flooring Technologies.

4^th FLOOR INDIA 2023, the most definitive expo for Industrial & Commercial Flooring will be co-located with Roof India to create a holistic business environment for visitors and exhibitors alike. Roof India is supported by eminent associations like Builders Association of India (BAI- MC), ‘The Construction Chemicals Manufacturers Association (CCMA)’, Architects Engineers & Surveyors’ Association (AESA), Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association (SAMA) as well as the ‘World Metal Forum’ (WMF).

For further information please log onto roofindia.com or contact Sivaprasad NV on +9193113 78563 / siva.prasad@hyve.group.

ICPA Health Products Ltd (ICPA), India’s leading pharmaceutical company and pioneers in the oral-health segment has introduced its latest offering – Wet Mouth, a saliva substitute for treating individuals suffering from xerostomia or commonly known as dry mouth. One in every five individuals in the world suffers from dry mouth or xerostomia. It occurs when the salivary glands are not able to produce enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.

Dry mouth can cause difficulties in performing essential life activities such as tasting, chewing, swallowing and speaking. From the oral health point of view, it can increase the risk of developing cavities, tooth sensitivity, oral infections, and mouth sores. Dry mouth is found more commonly among older individuals due to a greater prevalence of medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus and many autoimmune diseases. Also, more than a hundred medications and cancer therapy are associated with salivary gland dysfunction leading to dry mouth. Xerostomia or dry mouth affects approximately 22 percent of the global population.

ICPA’s Wet Mouth contains Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose in a pleasantly flavoured base which helps enhance oral lubrication in the mouth and is an easy solution to overcome a dry mouth.

Regular use of Wet Mouth keeps the oral mucosa moist and lubricated. It reduces surface abrasion which helps patients eat, swallow and speak comfortably. Every 5 ml of Wet Mouth contains Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose 0.5% w/v, Glycerine 30% w/v.

Company name: ICPA Health Products

Product name: Wet Mouth

Price: Rs.125/-

Availability: At all leading retail outlets and at Amazon.in

Wardwizard Innovation & Mobility Ltd (BSE: 538970) have announced their expansion in eastern geography of India. With the brand Joy E bikes & Vyom Innovations already recognised & successful in western parts of India, it was a matter of time to announce the expansion. The company will cater to the growing public demand of states like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Assam for eco-friendly bikes and home appliances.

In the previous month, Joy E-Bike received the honour of being dubbed as one of the best brands of the year 2020 by Economic Times. This was majorly due to the brand’s extensive rise in popularity and the rapidly growing number of joyful customers who are extremely happy with their e-bikes. On the other hand, Mr. Yatin Gupte (MD & CEO) has been recognised as Asia’s Most Promising CEO at the Asian Business Conclave 2020, by Economic Times. Earlier this year, Mr. Yatin Gupte was also recognised as one of “India’s Game Changer” by Forbes magazine. 2020 for Wardwizard Group was indeed a year of celebrations!

Commenting on the development Mr. Yatin Gupte (MD &CEO) stated “With the good amount of market share and good customer feedback in western India, we hope to have a good start and flourish ourselves in eastern region as well. We have already laid out a vision of empowering 3500+ entrepreneurs in 2021-2022, expansion to Eastern parts of India is just a beginning. We are now all set and excited to expand our two brands Joy-E bike and Vyom innovations in the regions of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar. We believe it will be a huge market for our products.”

Wardwizard is an innovation-driven company which is India’s First BSE listed EV manufacturing company. With a philosophy to provide clean and greener alternatives to our current ways of life, the two-star products, Joy E-Bikes and Vyom Innovations were formed. Through Joy E-Bikes, the company has been providing a greener alternative to traditional fuel-driven bikes. On the other hand, through Vyom Innovations, the focus is to provide consumers with lesser power consuming home appliances that are also centered towards the betterment of their health.

Being present in 25+major cities and expanding day-by-day, Wardwizard Group is the only Electric vehicle manufacturing company in India with 10+ vehicle models. They are also coming up with 4 new electric vehicles in our new high-performance segment. Under Make In India initiative, their new OEM plant will help new budding electric vehicle brands to get the units manufactured and assembled locally lowering the major costs involved.

B2B Excess Inventory Witnesses Spike In Sales Post Unlock 1.0

India’s largest online marketplace for B2B excess inventory liquidation – excess2sell.com has reported a bounce back in sales post the lockdown was lifted earlier this month. Last month the company had recovered just over 30 per cent of its pre-lockdown business after the Maharashtra Government had eased up the lockdown for specific sectors in the State. Since mid-May the company has received 1100 new B2B registrations on its online platform and over the last week, it witnessed a sharp spike of 120 per cent in transactions, indicating a revival in demand.

The company has also observed a marginal but revealing pattern in the make of goods being transacted with buyers consciously preferring Indian commodities over the China makes.

“The good thing is that the market seems to be inducing purchase even while it has not completely opened. We had anticipated more than usual inventories to accumulate but the trend is indicating otherwise. Amongst the products listed on our online marketplace laptops, routers, groceries and computers have sold out faster than expected. Most of our B2B partners operate in the tier 1 cities, but in the last three months we received new registrations from some tier 2 cities as well. This is also indicative that the otherwise complacent or tech shy players are looking for alternate avenues to sell or buy stocks from,” says Mr Rajan Sharma, Founder & CEO, excess2sell.com.

The company’s partners are predominantly in Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Raipur and Gurugram. It also has partners in thirty other locations across India but the numbers are comparatively lower.

“We are also seeing a lot of transactions in essential items like hygiene products including sanitizers, masks and PPEs. There is a very specific demand for these home grown products and our service desk has been receiving queries regarding the make of the products. While we are not entirely sure if our partners are consciously avoiding transacting in China made products, but they sure are indicating inclination for products that are made in India,” adds Mr Sharma.

Earlier this year, excess2sell.com raised a fresh round of investment funding of $1 million which it is allocating towards enhancement of technology.

“Excess2sell.com is an online marketplace for the country’s B2B sector and providing seamless, automated solutions for our partners is crucial. We are now very focused on improving on the tech aspect to aid our expansion plans and gain a wider reach. We are gradually connecting with more B2B partners in new verticals and we feel confident that soon excess2sell.com will become the one-stop-shop to assist B2B players in liquidation of their surplus or ageing stock,” concludes Mr Sharma.

During this ongoing  lockdown period when thousands of young people are deprived of their business and jobs, some of them are getting involved into e marketing to keep themselves busy. A team of young professionals from Mumbai have started their new venture to provide protective essentials at minimum possible prices, to help people fight against Covid Pandemic.

Covaids.com  Healthcare Solutions  have introduced  One website for all your healthcare needs with the lowest possible prices.

The Range of products are for Hospitals, Commercial Complexes and Societies to help them fight the Covid Pandemic.

The details of some of the important products are,

Brand: 3M

Mask Type: Half Face Respirator (6200 Series)

Filter Type: P100 2091 FFP 3 Filters.

Available in 2 days in Mumbai & Pune

Cost:

Medium size mask: INR 1380 + GST

Large size mask: INR 1760 + GST

P100 Filters, 1 Pair: INR 700 +GST

Delivery charges: INR 500 in Mumbai

The Advantages of this kit for Doctors are :

•             This series combines comfort and convenience

•             Exceptional 99.97% filter efficiency meets NIOSH P100-series test criteria

•             Comfortable soft, lightweight face piece with easy-to-adjust head straps

•             NIOSH approved for negative pressure air purifying and supplied air dual airline applications

•             Advanced Electret Media (AEM) provides lightweight, easy breathing comfort

•             Versatile protection against many oil and non-oil based particulate contaminants

Note: Preferable to purchase 4 sets of filters with each mask.

It Can work for hours without irritation.

In 1967 Marruti Rakshe established his first food outlet in Lalbaug with the name of ‘Maharashtra Ladu Samrat’  in partnership with an owner of a shop opposite Bharatmata Cinema. ‘Ladu Samrat had a great demand those days in that area as Mill Workers carried hard Laddoos and Chiwda  while returning home on certain happy occasions. Later, when the building crashed,  Rakshe family brought their  separate shop with the name of ‘Mumbai Ladu Samrat’ in the same area. Now, his elder son  Kamlakar Rakshe runs this shop with his another brother, serving not only variety of Laddoos and Chiwda but also other variety of delicious Maharashtrian dishes.

Ladu Samrat stall at Growel’s Kandivali Food Court

Now, Jeetendra Rakshe the youngest son of Maruti Rakshe , has different plans. He wants to spread the arms of ‘Ladu Samrat’ in city malls to popularize Maharashtrian food. Three months ago he launched the first branch of ‘Ladu Samrat’ in the Food Court of  Growel’s 101 Mall at Kandivali East, off. Western Express Highway. So confident he was about his business that he signed a five year rental contract with this mall and today we find him adding extra items like Puri Bhaji and Masala Bhaat to his regular menu comprising of mouth watering dishes like ‘Alu Wadi’,’Wada Paav’, ‘Misal Paav’, ‘Steamed Modak’ , Kothmir Wadi’, ‘Thalipeeth’, ’Onion Bhajia’ ,’Samosas’,  ‘Puran Poli’, ;Saaaabudana Wada’ , ‘Gulab Jamun’, ‘Piyush’ and others .

Jitendra Rakshe

Speaking about his future plans Jitendra wants to spread his network to other major malls and also open branches outside India at places like London, USA and Dubai. “ Our own clients now residing   abroad are interested in opening branches of ‘Ladu Samrat’, which they feel is an established brand. We have good number of celebrity clients, who regularly visit our Lalbaug outlet when they pass through this area. Foreign visitors at ITC Grand Hotel are brought to our Lalbaug outlet by their guide to introduce them to local food. So, my vision is ‘PAN INDIA”, he says confidently.  Managing a food stall at malls is not an easy job, but Jitendra manages it all alone with the help of his kitchen staff. His children are busy with their studies and wife manages home front. From 11 am till 11 pm he manages his food stall at Mall and then drives straight to the Gym at Thakur Complex, which is open till 11.30-11-45. He has also realized the importance of fitness and this is how he finds time for it.

Academically a Mechanical engineer , he has opted for this profession because it is a family business and above all he is a good listener. He  talks philosophically with a lot of knowledge acquired by him while dealing with people with different attitude over the years. “Actually 95% of the people don’t know about money market. They don’t know how GDP works. Yet, they talk on this subject. I have myself experienced this while dealing with most of the people in my day to day life. The biggest ‘mantra’ I received from my father and that is ‘you have to be  good listener’,” he adds.

When asked about his progress during the past three months in the Growel’s mall Food Court, Jeetendra says ,” Earlier I used to get business only on week ends, but now there is good demand on week days too. People love Maharashtrian food for the preparation method and ingredients used in variety of offerings. We have good home delivery service through Zomato.com. Once they taste our products they come again to us. We already have Diwali Sweets Gift hampers which are sold through our online services. But, this time I am going to try through this mall too. I am also planning to start ‘Steamed Modak’ parcels for Ganapati pooja and festivals. “

Next time when you visit the Food Court at Growel’s 101 Kandivali East, don’t forget to visit ‘Ladoo Samrat’ food stall. With all this future planning ‘Ladu Samrat’ is sure to go worldwide and we are sure Mr. Jitendra would achieve his ultimate goal of ‘Pan India’ . Wishing him all the best.