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One third of Nifty 100 companies hire thousands of young talent on apna.co

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30% of Nifty 100 companies, including marquee names such as Kotak, Cholamandalam, Titan, Trent, and many more,their diverse hiring needs, forming a significant part of their growing base of paying customers. Apna.co has facilitated 1000+ job applications per day in the last 12 months for these companies. Of these applications, 50% were for roles in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sectors, while other sectors gaining traction included Automotive, Retail, Consumer Durables, and Information Technology.

Interestingly, nearly half the job postings were for roles in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities such as Jabalpur, Rajkot, Indore, Lucknow, Guwahati, Raipur, Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam, indicating a growing demand beyond metro areas. Non-metro cities contributed to 45% of the job applications coming from these regions, showcasing a rising talent pool in smaller cities. Key roles in demand included Financial Advisor, Field Sales Executive, Retail Store Manager, Financial Consultant, Life Insurance Advisor & Customer Support Executive amongst others.

Notably, 35% of the job applications were from women applying for roles such as Financial Consultant, Telesales Executive, HR Executive, Retail Relationship Manager and Customer Care Executive. This highlights increased female participation in securing positions at large corporations. This trend aligns with the Periodic Labour Force Survey, which showed that the participation rate of women in the workforce grew from 23.3% in 2017 to 37% in 2023.Additionally, around 50% of young job seekers with 0-6 months of experience have shown keen interest in roles posted by Nifty companies.

All these achievements are a result of apna’s consistent effort & commitment to finding quality talent from large metros to smaller towns across 850+ cities in India. apna’s cutting-edge AI matchmaking algorithm has empowered over 5 Crore candidates and 7 lakh employers with opportunities across 200+ job categories. Features like hyperlocal search, bulk WhatsApp message integration, and a candidate walk-in feature have connected, and continue to connect, companies with millions of relevant candidates efficiently, saving significant time, costs, and resources. All of this has attracted a growing base of enterprise paying customers.

Speaking on this development, Nirmit Parikh, CEO of apna.co, said, “Apna.co is not just connecting job seekers with employers; we are building the foundation for India’s next billion. By empowering top Nifty 100 companies and driving economic progress across Metros, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, we are paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future. Our enterprise business has seen substantial growth, with the number of paid customers increasing by 40% year-on-year. This reflects our successful shift towards monetization while continuing to expand our reach and impact.”

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Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurates Lyfius Pharma’s Flagship Penicillin-G Facility at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

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Lyfius Pharma proudly announces the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Pen-G manufacturing facility, at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. With an annual production capacity of 15,000 metrictonnes (MT), the facility was virtually inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi in thepresence of Shri. Jagat Prakash Nadda (Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Health & Family Welfare),Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Youth Affairs & Sports), Smt. AnupriyaPatel (Union MoS Chemicals & Fertilizers, Health & Family Welfare), Shri. Prataprao Jadhav (Union MoS (IC)Ayush, MoS Health & Family Welfare) and Sushri Shobha Karandlaje (Union MoS Labour & Employment,Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).

This facility represents a strategic investment of 2,500 crores, under the Government of India’s PLI Scheme,and exemplifies how private sector participation can significantly contribute to national growth, driveinnovation, and enhance healthcare security. The PLI scheme for the pharmaceutical sector aims tostrengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities in critical KSMs, DIs, and APIs.Commenting on the occasion, Mr. M.V. Rama Krishna, Director Lyfius Pharma, said “The launch of our Pen-G facility is a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance local production and reduce import dependency for critical pharmaceutical
ingredients. This investment underscores our commitment to support the government’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, establishing India as a global pharmaceutical manufacturing
hub.”

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Schneider Electric transforms power distribution with MasterPacT MTZ Active

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Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, launched the MasterPacT MTZ Active, a revolutionary new circuit breaker designed to set new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and sustainability while ensuring business continuity. In a world increasingly driven by electricity and digitization, MasterPacT MTZ Active enables customers to respond to complex daily challenges, including 24/7 uptime demands, spiraling energy costs, and urgent calls for sustainable practices.“MasterPacT MTZ Active will empower operators to visualize and monitor their energy consumption in real time,” explains Nikhil Pathak, Vice President, Power Products and Digital Energy, Schneider Electric, Greater India. “This real-time insight will equip businesses to optimize energy management, reduce consumption, minimize waste, and ensure business continuity and enhance reliability.

“A more electric and digital world is key to addressing the energy and climate crises. In industries such as Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Data Center, Building, etc, power is becoming more distributed and increasingly complex to manage. We have an existing legacy of 35+ years in designing and making air circuit breakers for safety and security. MasterPacT MTZ Active is our latest offering to accelerate energy efficiency coupled with high reliability, optimizing asset life without compromising on functionality or safety.”This superior product comes equipped with features such as and Native ERMs (Energy Reduction Maintenance Settings), which sets a new benchmark enhancing the protection of maintenance operators against arc flash hazards.

In response to circuit breaker trips caused by overloads, short circuits, and equipment ground faults, the control unit of MasterPacT MTZ Active introduces a pioneering QR code solution. This innovative feature allows operators to swiftly access guidance tailored to the specific root cause of the trip by scanning the QR code. In the event of an overload, the solution provides clear instructions to evenly redistribute loads across circuits, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual searches.

For 35 years, the MasterPacT name has been synonymous with circuit breaker innovation and reliability, with several million units in service worldwide. Now, with smart, connected power distribution becoming a must-have, Schneider Electric is expanding the range again to advance circuit breaker performance. MasterPacT MTZ Active features an electrical control unit that serves as the brains of the breaker, allowing facility managers to monitor and measure power use in real time.

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Adani Foundation at ACC Tikaria empowers rural entrepreneurs of Gudur through SHGs

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ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, along with the Adani Foundation, is enabling rural entrepreneurship across Gudur Gram Panchayat near ACC Tikaria. Along with the Adani Foundation, the Company has set up 12 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to transform the socio-economic landscape of the village.Gudur Gram Panchayat, with a population of about 2,000, used to face significant socio-economic challenges, with most villagers engaged in agriculture and labour, often struggling below the poverty line. Essential services like hospitals, banks, and markets are located over 13 km away, making access difficult for many.ACC, through the Adani Foundation’s intervention, formed and nurtured 12 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the village.

By providing microfinance and business training, the initiative has uplifted many families, enabling them to improve their livelihoods.Sundra, a 54-year-old woman, has transformed her life through community-driven microfinance, receiving Rs. 1.50 lakh from her SHG to invest in farming equipment. This venture, under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), now provides her with a stable monthly income of Rs. 15,000, significantly enhancing her family’s living conditions.ACC and the Adani Foundation’s impact through this initiative is seen in the empowerment story of villagers including Sundra, who have turned challenges into opportunities, fostering economic growth, and uplifting their rural communities.

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