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New Delhi [India], April 1: Mila Beauté, the fast-growing Indian cosmetics brand, has successfully raised ₹18 crore ($2.16 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Rukam Capital Fund II, valuing the company at ₹303 crore ($35.3 million). The investment aims to accelerate product innovation, expand operations, and strengthen the brand’s market presence in the Indian beauty industry.

Dugain Advisors played a pivotal role in facilitating the transaction, providing comprehensive secretarial support, including regulatory compliance, meticulous documentation, and seamless execution of filings. Saahil Nayar and Keshav Chadha, Co-Founders of Mila Beauté, praised Dugain Advisors for their “exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and proactive handling of complex regulatory requirements.”

The transaction was led by CA Ankur Dugar and Adv. (CS) Reema Jain, who provided strategic oversight and expertise throughout the process, ensuring a smooth and successful completion of the funding round.

Dugain Advisors, a distinguished multi-disciplinary boutique corporate advisory consultancy, offers a full spectrum of services including startup advisory, secretarial, legal and compliance services, financial management, M&A advisory, valuations, India entry services, and debt syndication. By consolidating essential services under one roof, Dugain Advisors helps clients save time, reduce costs, and drive growth.

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: In a significant step towards promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in India, the Boost India Conclave has brought together key stakeholders to foster synergies and drive impact. This visionary initiative, born from the vision of Anand Swarup Shukla, a former MLA, has been brought to life by Sai Leela Foundation, an NGO from Mumbai.

Sai Leela Foundation, the NGO behind the Boost India Conclave, is dedicated to facilitating social justice by skilling the youth, empowering women, and creating healthcare ecosystems for the underprivileged. The foundation’s mission seamlessly aligns with the conclave’s objectives, making them an ideal partner to shape Shukla’s vision into reality.

The Boost India Conclave is a testament to the power of collaboration and collective vision. By uniting India’s One District One Product (ODOP) manufacturers, women self-help groups, and corporates, the conclave aims to propel entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in India. This initiative is particularly significant, as it recognizes the critical role that these stakeholders play in driving India’s economic growth and development.

Minister Piyush Goyal is indeed the driving force behind the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, which aims to promote one unique product from each district in India. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to boost economic growth and development in various districts across the country.

By showcasing local products on international platforms, the ODOP initiative promotes India’s rich craftsmanship and regional specialties, aligning with the “Made in India” movement ². Minister Goyal has been instrumental in promoting this initiative, and his attendance at the Boost India Conclave is expected to further boost the initiative’s momentum. The ODOP initiative has already gained significant traction, with the launch of the ODOP storefront on GeM, which features products from 75 categories across states and union territories, aims to promote one unique product from each district, showcasing India’s diverse craftsmanship and entrepreneurship. The initiative’s integration with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is also expected to expand its reach and impact.

The conclave aims to foster synergies between India’s ODOP manufacturers, women self-help groups, and corporates, driving entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in India.

The Boost India Conclave is a significant step towards promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in India. By bringing together key stakeholders, the conclave aims to propel India’s economic growth and development, making it an event to watch out for.

The Boost India Conclave is built around three key objectives, explained by Anand Swarup Shukla; Former MLA of Yogi Government,Firstly, it aims to promote and support unique products from each district, showcasing India’s diverse craftsmanship and entrepreneurship. Secondly, it seeks to empower women self-help groups, promoting women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship. Finally, it brings together corporates and ODOP manufacturers, facilitating partnerships that can help scale up production, improve quality, and enhance market access.

The Boost India Conclave is also expected to provide a significant boost to women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship. By partnering with women self-help groups, the conclave seeks to promote women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, enabling them to become independent business owners. This initiative is particularly significant, as it recognizes the critical role that women play in driving India’s economic growth and development.

The conclave’s impact is expected to be far-reaching, with significant benefits for all stakeholders involved. By providing a platform for ODOP manufacturers and women self-help groups to connect with corporates, the conclave is expected to lead to new business opportunities and market access. Additionally, the conclave’s focus on capacity building, through workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs, is expected to help build the capacity of ODOP manufacturers and women self-help groups, enabling them to improve their products and business practices.

In conclusion, the Boost India Conclave is a groundbreaking initiative that has the potential to drive significant impact and celebrate excellence in various districts across India.  By fostering synergies between India’s ODOP manufacturers, women self-help groups, and corporates, the conclave is expected to propel entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in India. As India continues to grow and develop, initiatives like the Boost India Conclave will play a crucial role in shaping the country’s economic future.

Team Sai Leela Foundation is all set to welcome the dignitaries at The Boost India Conclave 2025, set to take place on April 26, 2025, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, is more than just an event—it’s a movement dedicated to uplifting women, inspiring change, and fostering self-reliance.

With the powerful motto, “Empowered Women Empowering  Women,” as the founder of Sai Leela Foundation Ms.Rashmi Upadhyay empowered thousands of women till now. Rashmi quoted that “This conclave will bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are shaping the future of women’s empowerment in India & humbly requested everyone to Join the Boost India movement. Together, let’s make 2025 a year of unstoppable transformation!

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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 31: Odisha is a state of many triumphs. Its mineral-rich reserves have transformed the state into a key manufacturing hub in India with one of the most vibrant industrial ecosystems. This transformation is being driven by the state’s progressive business environment, abundant resources and skilled human capital. This rise is driven in significant part through the state’s metals and mining sector.

“Our journey in Odisha has been nothing short of transformative. From breaking barriers with the country’s first women-operated potline to fostering sustainable growth through our skill development and environmental initiatives, we are deeply committed to shaping Odisha’s bright future,” commented Vedanta Aluminium Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr Sunil Gupta.

He added, “Our latest investment of ₹1 lakh crore is a testament to our enduring belief in the state’s potential to lead India’s industrial revolution.”

Aluminium, widely hailed as the ‘Metal’ of the Future’, has been identified as a critical metal for emerging green technologies, which will power India’s Net Zero Carbon journey. According to the Indian Minerals Yearbook 2021, the state accounts for 41% of the bauxite (aluminium ore) resources in the country, making it an essential hub for the global aluminium value chain. As India grows to become a $5 trillion economy, aluminium demand will rise significantly. Odisha, therefore, stands well-poised to meet this opportunity.

Thus, Vedanta’s confidence in Odisha’s immense potential is evident through its extensive operations and status as the largest investor in the state with a combined investment of ₹1,00,000 crores that stands as Vedanta’s largest investment globally.

While Vedanta’s 1.8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) smelter facility in Jharsuguda is world’s largest and stands as the sole Indian smelter in the prestigious global one (01) million tonne club, the company also operates a world-class 3.5 MTPA alumina refinery at Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district of Odisha.

Hence, more than 20,000 MSMEs have grown up around the company’s operations fostered by its expansive production and supplier networks.

Besides, Vedanta has also commenced mining operations in several districts of Odisha, while each of which has the potential to create up to 10,000 livelihood opportunities both directly and indirectly. Together, they have been widely hailed for bringing remote regions into the socio-economic mainstream as well as contributing nearly four per cent (4%) to Odisha’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).

At the Utkarsh Odisha Global Investment Conclave, Vedanta Aluminium announced ₹1 lakh crore investment aimed at accelerating Odisha’s industrial growth. The MoU, signed in presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal, marks the development of a 3 MTPA aluminium plant and a state-of-the-art aluminium park at Jharsuguda.

Spanning over 253 acres, the park will attract over 100 SMEs and MSMEs generating two (02) lakh employment opportunities and creating additional value worth ₹4,500 crores for Odisha.

Positioning Odisha as a global hub for aluminium manufacturing, this transformative project will also bolster downstream industries in automotive, power, construction and logistics.

Vedanta Aluminium’s acquisition of the Kalinga Lancers, a premier hockey team based in Bhubaneswar, further underscores its commitment to Odisha’s sporting heritage. This initiative aligns with Vedanta’s broader mission to foster youth talent, community engagement, and sports infrastructure in Odisha

The company’s efforts focus on key areas such as livelihood, education, healthcare, infrastructure, grassroots sports, and cultural development. A cornerstone of its work in rural development is the establishment of 531 Nand Ghars—modernized Anganwadi centers dedicated to the well-being of women and children. In the healthcare domain, the Vedanta Hospital in Lanjigarh provides free medical services to more than 67,000 people annually.

A unique feature of Vedanta Aluminium is its Jharsuguda smelter plant with fully women-operated potline – a first for India’s aluminium industry. The company is also the first in Odisha to deploy women in night shift operations through its project ‘Shree Shakti’ initiative.

Conceptualized and guided by Vedanta Group Chairman Mr Anil Agarwal, ‘Project Panchhi’ provides financial support for higher education to young women, who after completing educational qualifications are offered employment opportunities within Vedanta’s core operations.

Through ‘Project Panchhi’, Vedanta is not only dismantling gender stereotypes in the traditionally male-dominated metals and mining sector, but also aiming to achieve thirty per cent (30%) women in its workforce by FY2030, a benchmark for inclusivity and operational excellence.

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New Delhi [India], March 31: Blue Nectar, founded by two IIT alumni and long-time college buddies, has emerged as a premier luxury Ayurvedic skincare brand that is revolutionizing the way we approach skincare. Having previously started an Ayurvedic spa, the duo understood the immense potential of blending ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern skincare needs. Their mission was clear: to bring the world closer to Ayurveda by offering luxurious, effective, and plant-based skincare solutions rooted in centuries of tradition. Blue Nectar is not just another skincare brand; it is a movement aimed at making Ayurvedic practices a global trend in beauty and wellness.

The brand focuses on healthy, rejuvenated skin by harnessing the power of plant-based ingredients that have stood the test of time in Ayurveda. With this philosophy, Blue Nectar has introduced skin-healing formulations that not only promote long-term skin health but also offer immediate, visible results. The brand has innovated by incorporating modern breakthroughs like plant-based kojic acid and keratin. These ingredients are renowned for their ability to brighten the skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, and restore the skin’s natural strength and elasticity.

But Blue Nectar’s commitment to innovation doesn’t stop at modern skincare science. The brand has dug deep into Ayurveda and beyond, sourcing ingredients from different cultures to deliver a truly global skincare experience. In addition to Ayurvedic staples like turmeric, neem, and sandalwood, Blue Nectar has embraced ancient beauty secrets from other parts of the world. One such ingredient is Batana oil, a centuries-old beauty secret from Central America, known for its nourishing and skin-rejuvenating properties. Batana oil, rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, helps repair damaged skin, leaving it looking healthy and radiant. By incorporating these rare and potent ingredients, Blue Nectar ensures that its formulations offer the best of both Ayurvedic and global beauty wisdom.

The brand’s deep respect for nature extends beyond just its products. Blue Nectar’s commitment to sustainability is a core aspect of its mission. With a clear and powerful vision of “Save the Blue,” the brand is actively engaged in protecting the planet’s precious water resources. To date, Blue Nectar has saved over 10 million liters of water, reflecting its dedication to eco-conscious practices and its responsibility toward preserving the environment. This commitment is further reflected in the brand’s sustainable packaging, cruelty-free practices, and the use of ethically sourced ingredients that do not harm the planet or its inhabitants.

Blue Nectar’s approach to skincare is holistic. By marrying Ayurvedic traditions with the best of modern beauty science, the brand creates products that offer more than just superficial beauty solutions. They work at a deeper level, promoting overall skin health, nourishing the body, and enhancing well-being. From cleansers to moisturizers, every product is carefully formulated to provide lasting benefits, ensuring that users not only feel good in the moment but also experience a long-term improvement in their skin’s health and appearance.

The result is a brand that stands at the intersection of luxury, sustainability, and wellness. Blue Nectar’s offerings provide more than just skincare—they offer a lifestyle.Through its products, Blue Nectar seeks to educate consumers about the healing power of nature and Ayurveda while making it accessible in the modern world. By embracing time-tested ingredients and sustainability, Blue Nectar is not only transforming skincare but also making a significant contribution to the larger global movement toward conscious, eco-friendly beauty.

Blue Nectar is more than a skincare brand; it’s a testament to the power of nature, the wisdom of ancient traditions, and the importance of preserving our planet. With a strong commitment to healthy skincare, sustainable practices, and innovative formulations

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New Delhi [India], March 31: In a world increasingly conscious of sustainability and ethics, Eori™ stands out for its bold mission: to create and champion a plastic-free, plant-based alternative to traditional leather. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Manish Parekh, the company aspires to offer a cruelty-free option without compromising on quality, durability, or price. Before turning his focus to material innovation, Manish thrived as a Certified Market Trader (CMT), enjoying a secure, well-paid lifestyle. Yet the environmental and ethical toll of conventional leather drove him to channel his resources into a more responsible solution.

A Response to a Global Crisis

Billions of animals are slaughtered each year for leather, and the ecological footprint of the tanning process is staggering. Toxic chemicals like chromium are standard in traditional methods, contaminating water supplies and generating hazardous waste. Although synthetic “vegan” leathers do exist, most rely heavily on petroleum-derived ingredients—such as polyurethane (PU) or PVC—which undercuts their ecological promise. Determined to break this cycle, Eori™ was founded on the principle that cruelty-free should also be plastic-free. This guiding philosophy informs every aspect of the company’s research, partnerships, and production strategies.

From Vision to Commercial Scale

Manish’s transformative journey began in 2015, prompted by firsthand insights into the devastating impacts of the leather trade. Initially, he planned a direct-to-consumer fashion brand centered on animal-free materials. However, he soon realized that a more influential approach lay in business-to-business (B2B) collaborations. By 2017, he was partnering with sectors like defense and safety footwear, refining a prototype material to meet rigorous performance standards. These early successes, achieved through self-driven research and resource investment, paved the way for Eori™’s official establishment in 2021. Backed by a pilot manufacturing facility and an expert R&D team, the company quickly gained credibility across multiple industries.

Reimagining Leather from the Ground Up

At the core of Eori™’s breakthrough is its unique biomimicry approach. Traditional leather owes its tensile strength, flexibility, and breathability to collagen fibers found in animal hides. Eori™ replicates these essential properties through a patented bio-scaffold made from plant-derived cellulose. Upcycled plant fibers are fused with bio-based resins in a controlled environment, yielding a durable, fully plastic-free material that rivals the look and feel of conventional leather. Significantly, Eori™ is designed to be biodegradable, ensuring that it won’t simply replace one waste stream with another unlike the other leather alternatives available in the market.

Elevating Brands—and the Planet

As one of the few commercially operational vegan leather brands free of plastics, Eori™ recognizes that integrating a new material can be a major transition. To ease adoption, the company offers comprehensive support, including co-branding opportunities and educational resources that highlight the eco-benefits of switching to Eori™ leather. Brands can choose specific thicknesses, grains, and finishes, giving them creative freedom while enhancing their sustainability credentials. Consumers increasingly demand authenticity in environmental claims; by partnering with Eori™, businesses can showcase both cruelty-free and plastic-free solutions in a single, transparent offering.

A Vision for a Plastic-Free Tomorrow

With more than 100 corporations having sampled Eori™’s materials, feedback across diverse sectors—fashion, automotive, and even military—has been overwhelmingly positive. Robust testing underlines the material’s ability to withstand stringent operational standards, lending credibility to its claims. Looking ahead, Eori™ plans to expand manufacturing capabilities and shift its facilities to renewable energy sources such as solar power. Meanwhile, ongoing R&D will continue refining performance characteristics and unlocking wider applications—all without compromising the founding principle that genuine sustainability must exclude animal-derived components and petroleum-based plastics.

Conclusion

For Manish, leaving behind a thriving career in trading to establish Eori™ was a purposeful decision to align personal values with global impact. By bridging ethical design and commercial practicality, Eori™ envisions a future where leather retains its iconic status—yet is free from the moral and environmental burdens of the past. In doing so, the company stands as a testament to the idea that meaningful innovation often begins with the courage to abandon what is comfortable in pursuit of what is right.

Learn more at – https://www.eorileather.com/

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 29:  In a landmark collaboration that is set to redefine the future of nursing in India, Lilavati Hospital, in partnership with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, USA, have successfully completed the country’s first-ever ‘Nursing Excellence Training Program’ (NETP).

This unprecedented initiative started on March 17-26, 2025 is nothing short of revolutionary, and  sets a new benchmark for nursing education and care standards across the nation.

The NETP covers a comprehensive training course designed to elevate the skills of 120 nurses, focuses on critical care, operation theater (OT) nursing, and clinical leadership.  With an emphasis on both advanced medical knowledge and leadership development, the program aims to create a new generation of nurses capable of delivering the highest standard of patient care.

As the NETP closes today, it marks a pivotal milestone in transforming India’s healthcare landscape and was celebrated with a glittering Nursing Excellence Program Recognition Ceremony held at the Lilavati Hospital Auditorium, where the participating nurses were honoured for their unwavering dedication to patient care.

The senior nursing advisors from Mayo Clinic, USA were present for the ceremony along with the Trustees and other dignitaries.

Each trained nurse was felicitated with a Certificate, a newly designed Uniform and the prestigious Mayo Clinic pin, symbolizing their readiness to uphold the highest standards in healthcare.

“We are proud to have launched India’s first Nursing Excellence Training Program in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, a transformative initiative that redefines the standards of nursing education in our country. At Lilavati Hospital, we believe in not only advancing medical care but also empowering healthcare professionals to deliver the highest quality of patient service.” said Mr. Prashant Mehta, Permanent Trustee, Lilavati Hospital. 

This program, alongside our ongoing SEWA initiatives, is a testament to our commitment to both clinical excellence and social responsibility. We remain dedicated to enhancing healthcare accessibility and ensuring that every individual, regardless of their background, receives the care they deserve.”

SEWA (Service Equality for the Welfare of All) Initiative :

Besides enhancing clinical standards, Lilavati Hospital has consistently demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility through its SEWA initiative.

Mrs Charu Kishor Mehta, Founder and Permanent Trustee for Life established SEWA department in the year 1997 it is a charity wing of the hospital.

108 villages were adopted under the “Food For Work” program and help them in settling with their life. The Trust was able to get tons of food like milk powder, wheat, sugar and edible oil from Uronaid Belgium which helped the Trust in their charitable endeavours.

The Trust commenced Roshni Eye Bank where they got the certificate of 3^rd rank in Mumbai for donations of eye operations and for cornea.

From the time Late Shri Kishor Mehta board took over the governance from the earlier board of trustees, over 1,264 underprivileged patients have received free/ subsidized medical treatments, worth approx Rs. 17 Crores, besides conducting 8 other major medical camps like orthopaedics, cardiology, COPD(Chest Medicine), Women Health Screening which benefitted over 5000 patients and more than 50 patients received free treatment including surgeries for various major illnesses for the heart, spine, cancer, neurology, nephrology, orthopaedics, etc.

SEWA’s most impactful projects is the ‘Roshini Cataract Camp’, which has facilitated over 605 free cataract surgeries to the needy till now and the program continues restoring their vision and hope.

Upcoming Artificial Limb Camp : 

On April 22, 2025, Lilavati Hospital will conduct an ‘Artificial Limb Camp Program’ in which high-quality prosthetic limbs shall be provided free-of-charge to around 120 patients.

It reflects Lilavati’s unwavering dedication to excellence in patient care, medical education, and community service, setting new standards in Indian healthcare.

Lilavati remains dedicated to improving the lives of those in need and fostering a healthier, more inclusive future for all.

Surat (Gujarat) [India], March 29: KP Green Engineering Limited, a part of the KP Group and specializes in customized steel engineering and manufacturing, providing tailored solutions for renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure applications, has secured orders worth Rs. 756.40 crore from diverse clients, showcasing its strong market presence and execution capabilities. The company aims to complete these new orders by the end of the financial year.

Commenting on the significant orders, Dr. Faruk G Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of KP Green Engineering Limited, said, “We are pleased to announce these substantial orders across multiple segments, further strengthening our position as a trusted partner in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. These orders not only reflect our diverse expertise but also showcase the confidence clients place in our ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.   As we continue to expand our portfolio, our focus remains on timely execution, technological advancement, and contributing to India’s clean energy goals.”

In another significant development, KPGEL has strengthened its capabilities by expanding into Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) solutions for industrial infrastructure, addressing the growing market demand. As part of this expansion, the company has increased its production capacity by 24,000 MT per annum in Phase 1 at its Matar facility. On the same lines, the company is committed to reach the full capacity in production by end of the financial year.

The Matar factory, which will house Asia’s largest galvanising kettle, will have an overall annual production capacity of 2.94 lakh metric tonnes. Commencement of production at full fledge will result in total capacity of ~4 lakh metric tonnes per annum. The project will nearly quadruple KP Green Engineering’s galvanising capacity, enabling it to meet growing market demand and shape the future of construction.

“The commencement of Pre-Engineered Building work at Matar within a year of our successful IPO once again demonstrates that we don’t just make promises, we deliver what we commit. The factory is on track for completion within the stipulated timeline and will significantly boost the company’s top line and bottom line,” Moinul Kadva, Whole Time Director, KP Green Engineering.

KP Green Engineering specialises in diverse portfolio that includes Lattice Towers Structures, Substation Structures, Solar Module Mounting Structures, Cable trays, Earthing strips, Beam Crash Barriers and other infrastructure solution products.