Even though the pandemic has largely passed, the economic and political fallout from an ongoing geopolitical struggle has slowed post-pandemic recovery efforts in certain regions. A resurgence in investor confidence and robust consumer spending have aided India’s economic recovery, which has the nation on the verge of a new credit cycle after years of subdued economic development.  In this report, KPMG in India and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) emphasise the critical function that NBFCs, and HFCs, play in the nation’s credit infrastructure, particularly in providing last-mile connectivity to the sizable unorganised sector that is excluded from bank credit. NBFCs have expanded significantly over the past ten years by utilising digital solutions, flexible underwriting procedures, and leveraging data analytics for customised products and offerings, from enabling housing and vehicle loans to a number of aspirational buyers to meeting the working capital needs of MSMEs.  NBFCs play a significant role in bridging the gaps in our lending landscape given the nation’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” objectives and its USD5 trillion aim by 2025.  Some of the key highlights of the report: Affordable Housing, MSMEs, Microfinance and Asset financing are the key pillars for NBFC growth Emerging Trends and opportunities for NBFCs around Co-lending, P2P lending, ONDC framework, Partnerships and alliances with Fintechs Regulatory impact and trends especially around scale based regulations, ICAAP and its challenges, Digital lending, etc. Evolving technology to mitigate challenges around Data Governance, fraud and Cyber threats Driving value proposition through ESG Commenting on the findings, Sanjay Doshi, Partner and Head, Financial Services Advisory, KPMG in India said “India ranks sixth in the Asia Pacific and is the world’s 19th-largest market for green, social, and sustainable products. The quantity of bonds we issued increased by 585 percent between 2020 and 2021, making us the APAC nation with the highest growth. The key to long-term success is a proactive Financial Crime Management framework supported by technology. The growth of digital lending has been fuelled by low credit penetration and financial institutions’ reluctance to lend money to first-time/small borrowers without credit history in India’s rural areas, while internet and smartphone penetration in these areas has helped meet the unmet needs of users. We have also observed that the potential for  consumer financing would increase as decentralised financial service offerings spread more across cross-product and cross-service value chains.”

Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram, organised a walkathon on Sunday called “Walk Madi Diabetes Solisi’ to create awareness and encourage people to follow an active lifestyle to reduce the risk of diabetes. The walkathon began at the Apollo Hospital in Seshadripuram at 6:00 a.m. and concluded on the grounds of Malleswaram Government School. The event was graced by Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.  Over 1000 people participated in the walkathon and completed the 5 km walk. Furthermore, free diabetes screening was also conducted by the hospital for participants. India is home to the world’s second largest adult diabetes population. According to the ICMR, diabetes cases in India have increased by 150%. Covid lockdown and sedentary lifestyle has spurred the disease among people. Diabetes is a silent killer, as its symptoms appear quite late, when the blood sugar levels are high. If it is not diagnosed early and managed with medication and lifestyle changes, it may lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, blindness, and even premature death. Speaking at the event, Dr. Uday, COO, Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram said, “We aim to encourage people to walk every day for at least 30 minutes. Walking not only helps keep a check on diabetes but also addresses other diseases like obesity, stress, hypertension, etc. Diabetes is manageable with the right treatment and of course walking, it is the best exercise for a diabetic patient. We want to thank everyone who participated in the walkathon for their tremendous support.” Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Manish, Mattoo, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Karnataka region said, “We are overwhelmed to see the support and response from people for the walkathon organised to raise awareness on Diabetes. It was an effort to urge people to start walking frequently and avoid developing diabetes.  I congratulate everyone on completing the 5 km walkathon.” The Apollo Hospitals Walkathon, themed ‘Walk Madi Diabetes Solisi’ was organised along the lines of World Diabetes Day, held on November 14. Following the theme of “access to diabetes education” this year, the hospital has also arranged for free diabetes check-ups during the event. The random test will help identify people who are at higher risk of getting diabetes or pre – diabetic.

From the house of Tata Consumer Products, Tetley, one of the most loved teas globally, strengthens its wellness portfolio in the green tea category in India with the launch of Tetley Green Tea Immune Tulsi.  It has the goodness of antioxidants and immunity power of added vitamin C, now  in Tulsi Flavour. The new Tulsi variant strengthens the existing Tetley Green Tea Immune range having flavours like Lemon & Honey, Ginger, Mint and Lemon and Naturally Sweet with Mango flavour. Tulsi flavoured Tetley Green Tea Immune ensures rejuvenation in every sip. With the onset of winters, consumers are on a lookout for functional beverage options which taste good and are consumed warm. Tetley Green Tea Immune Tulsi with the immunity power of Vitamin C is the perfect beverage to prepare for this season. Puneet Das, President, Packaged Beverages, India & South Asia, Tata Consumer Products Limited said, “We are happy to enhance our wellness offerings in our beverage portfolio with the launch of Tetley Green Tea Immune Tulsi. Tetley is one of the popular brands in  India’s green tea category and our latest offering will give consumers great quality green tea in Tulsi flavour along with the added benefits of antioxidants and Vitamin C. With the understanding that ‘immunity’ has gathered strong relevance over the pandemic, our sharp focus is to cater to emerging new trends as well as taste preference in the green tea segment. With this innovation we continue to transform the green tea category with a mission to empower consumers with health choices that fit into their daily lives..” The product will be available on leading E-commerce channels and modern trade outlets pan India. About Tetley        Tetley, the 2nd largest tea brand globally, is a British icon with a heritage of more than 180 years. Born in 1837, the brand was founded by the Yorkshire based Tetley brothers and joined the Tata Consumer Products family in 2000. Over the following decades, Tetley has gone from strength to strength. The brand has grown its presence in over 40 countries, including key markets such as the UK, Canada, US and India, with millions of people enjoying the great taste of Tetley every day. Innovations, inventions and ideas form the core of Tetley. Since the turn of the 19th century, the brand continues to develop the consumer’s love of tea. Continually striving to introduce new, exciting and innovative flavours – from new herbal and specialty blends to the innovative Cold Infusions that suit a variety of palates. Tetley also strives to constantly improve their sustainability, ensuring all Tetley blends across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Canada, US and Australia are 100% Rainforest Alliance certified and working closely with specialist organizations, such as the Ethical Tea Partnership to help create a sustainable global tea industry. About Tata Consumer Products Limited Tata Consumer Products Limited is a focused consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella. The Company’s portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. Tata Consumer Products is the 2nd largest branded tea company in the world. Its key beverage brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper Plus Water, and Tata Gluco Plus. Its food portfolio includes brands such as Tata Salt, Tata Sampann, and Tata Soulfull. In India, Tata Consumer Products has a reach of over 201 million households, giving it an unparalleled ability to leverage the Tata brand in consumer products. The Company has a consolidated annual turnover of ~Rs. 12,425 Crs with operations in India and International markets.  For more information, please visit https://www.tataconsumer.com/

Madras Round Table 1 (MRT 1), India’s first Round Table engaged in community service and fund raising for over 65 years, is organizing Chennai Runs, a charity marathon, on December 11 in the city to raise funds for Treating Paediatric cancer in association with Mahesh Memorial Trust, an NGO dedicated to creating awareness, detection, and treatment of paediatric cancer. This Charity Marathon is supported by Ziess, an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of Optics and Optical Lenses, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, one of India’s leading networks of eye hospitals, Vasanth & Co, Kalyan Jewellers, Kosh Luxury Resorts, KKN Energy, Apollo Healthcare, ID Fresh Food and Coca Cola India. The first edition of Chennai Runs, to begin from Olcott Memorial High School Ground, Besant Nagar, will have 3 KM, 5 KM, 10 KM, and 21 KM categories open to the public, students, and corporate employees and the Champions with Disability also run. The participants will get a supreme quality event t-shirt, and a finisher medal. The runners taking part in the 5 KM, 10 KM and 21 KM timed-run categories will be given a timing chip, embedded in the race bib. Upon completion, they can obtain an e-timing certificate. The 3 KM category is a non-timed run. The public can register online at www.chennairuns.com till 25th of November 2022. Talking about the event, Dr. Ashvin Agarwal, Chairman, MRT1 said, “Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescent’s world over. Every year, over 3 lakh children are diagnosed with cancer globally – of which nearly 50,000 cases occur in India. During this journey the affected people from Cancer will be given a platform to share their stories, struggles, and survival tactics to help inspire others to keep striving for better. All the donations and contributions raised through the event will go towards activities like raising awareness of Cancer, covering treatment costs, and conducting initial stage testing of potential Cancer targets. In his comments Mr. Chirag Gupta, MRT1 Fundraise Convenor said,” MRT1 believes in community service through the fellowship of its members. In light of our ambitions of making a difference in society through community service, we have consistently been raising funds over the past 65 years towards various charities and welfare institutions. This year, as part of our yearly gazette charity fundraiser we are joining hands with Mahesh Memorial Trust. The trust manages a paediatric oncology ward in partnership with the Cancer Institute at Adyar. We hope the funds raised will help the trust to step up their public awareness campaigns and treatment to cancer patients especially from economically poor backgrounds. Our trust was established in the memory of Mahesh Mahadevan, respected composer and music director, who passed away in October 2002 after battling cancer for 13 years. In recent times, the efforts of the trust have been geared towards the building of the Mahesh Memorial Paediatric Oncology Centre at the Adyar Cancer Institute. The paediatric ward is a modern facility comprising a play area, dining room, general wards, and ICU, among others. The art, colours and interiors of the building have been incorporated with the children in mind, providing the tiny tots here a cheerful ambience for their treatment and recovery. However, with the rising number of cancer cases in children, and the surging prices of cancer care globally. MRT1 and MMT are coming together so as to reduce the burden on these underprivileged families to help save the child by funding their end to end treatment.

Tamil Nadu Governor Thiru RN Ravi delivers certificates to graduates of Saveetha University in Chennai. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences celebrated its 19th Convocation Ceremony on Thursday (17.11.2022) at MM Convention Hall. Thiru R.N.Ravi, Honorable Governor of Tamilnadu, Thiru.TAGA Masayuki, Consul- General of Japan, addressed the gathering. The students and the audience were then enthralled by the inspiring speech of the Chief Guests. Honorable, Chancellor Dr. N. M. Veeriyan in his report touched upon the infrastructure developments of the campus. He emphasized the achievement of the long-cherished dreams of the Institute and mentioned that the SIMATS has made considerable progress in the Research and Development front in the last one year. He also touched upon all the other salient developments including publications, collaborations, awards, distinguished visitors, student activities, placement etc A total of 684 young graduates were awarded their certificates by the Chief guests for various disciplines like Medical, Dental, Nursing, physiotherapy, law, management, Allied health sciences and physical education. The Convocation ended with a Vote of Thanks and National Anthem sung by the students of the Institute. Please find the attached press note of “684 graduates awarded degree at SIMATS”. Kindly publish the press statement in your esteem publication.

Authored by Dr. Pradeep Kumar D, Sr. Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) is defined as death due to a cardiovascular cause that occurs one hour within the onset of symptoms. The condition can affect any individual with or without any pre-existing heart disease and is not uncommon among youngsters. While SCD is rare, one has recently witnessed well-known public figures and athletes who have succumbed to it. This has raised several questions and anxiety in people’s minds regarding the causes, symptoms and ways to prevent it. What is the cause of increased heart attacks among youngsters? Even though many people who have suffered cardiac death have passed away in their sleep, the condition can also occur while doing a physical activity such as playing competitive sports or exertion. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death, accounting for up to 80% of all cases. Cardiomyopathies and genetic channelopathies account for the remaining causes in younger people. The most common causes of non-ischemic sudden cardiac death are cardiomyopathy related to obesity, alcoholism, and fibrosis. Among youngsters, it mostly happens because of undiagnosed heart conditions like thickened heart muscles (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), a genetic condition that causes the heart muscles to grow too thick which makes it hard for the heart to pump blood and can cause rhythm disturbances. The other causes are electrical conduction abnormalities in the heart. What are the warning signs? While SCDs occur without any warning in many cases, however, your body often presents certain signs that may indicate increased risk. These include – Fainting or unexplained fainting that may occur during exercise or physical activities Shortening of breath or chest pain and palpitations related to exertion A family history of SDC makes a person more prone to have the same heart events How does one treat sudden cardiac arrest? When a cardiac arrest occurs the heart stops beating depriving the brain and other organs of oxygen rich blood. Time is critical in such cases. Call emergency medical services immediately Perform CPR – Check for breathing. If the person isn’t breathing normally commence CPR How can you reduce your risk of SCD There are several ways through which you can reduce your SCD risk – Undergo regular checkups and screening for heart disease Adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly for 45 minutes every day Reduce obesity If you are suffering from diabetes then you must keep it under control through a combination of lifestyle modifications, exercise, and medicine. deal control is to keep HbA1c which detects average blood sugar level in the last three months between 6 and 7 per cent. Regularly check and control your blood pressure. The ideal BP control is to keep it below 130/80 Talking to a healthcare provider can help you get timely treatment. Since there are no defined causes of SCD therefore regular screening becomes extremely important and a routine ECG may save those who are at high risk.

With the onset of Big Fat Indian wedding season, Tanishq, India’s largest retail jewellery brand from the house of Tata and Disney+ Hotstar, India’s leading premium streaming platform, have come together to bring an all-new show, The Great Indian Bride. The happily-ever-after series featuring five Real Brides has been conceptualised and created by Disney+ Hotstar Creative Works (the branded content & creative studio of Disney+ Hotstar) and Rivaah by Tanishq (the dedicated wedding jewellery sub-brand of Tanishq). This series features 5 Great Indian Brides, handpicked from different communities and regions of India and Rivaah by Tanishq adorns them in stunning wedding jewellery as they share their awe-inspiring journeys & powerful stories with actress Shriya Pilgaonkar, and get styled and shot by a team of India’s ace Bollywood artists led by Ami Patel. The Great Indian Bride shines upon a light on the emotional and personal transition experienced on their big day. The Great Indian Bride showcases a unique emotional connection as it explores the idea of the Big Indian wedding. The show bring before viewers the massive efforts that go into making their D-day special. From their make-up, styling, jewellery to the quintessential photography, the show cinematically captures how each element is interpreted in a community. From the Maharashtrian “Nath” to the Gujarati “Chandanhaar” to other regional and community-specific motifs, a bride’s wedding trousseau and its elements are demystified in Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘The Great Indian Bride’. In this show Rivaah by Tanishq brings forth the significance of each piece of jewellery in the bridal trousseau and presents fascinating details about the origin of these jewellery pieces. Watch the episode here:  https://www.hotstar.com/1260123498  Speaking on the launch of the show, Ms. Ranjani Krishnaswamy, GM- Marketing, Tanishq, Titan Company Limited, said, “#TheGreatIndianBride captures the beautiful, powerful, and real stories of the brides of today. Confident, poised, graceful, spirited these young women share their stories as they embark on their chosen journeys of togetherness. Their stories celebrate the richness of culture, the beauty of the jewellery that adorns this culture and our resplendent bride herself who consciously curates her signature style on her special day. A Jewel for Every Tradition – is Rivaah’s promise to all Brides across the country. Our humble earnest endeavour to understand cultures across India, to immerse ourselves in the wedding traditions of the diverse communities in India, and present jewellery that symbolises the meaning of these ritual, crafted with in depth knowledge of the culture and fine attention to craftsmanship. Disney+ Hotstar was the right platform for us to collaborate due to their innovative approach to content, their in-depth understanding of their audiences and their wide reach that will help us in reaching out to the larger fraternity of brides and their families. Sharing further details about the show, a Disney+ Hotstar spokesperson said, “At Disney+ Hotstar, we believe in working alongside brands to build a special bond with their consumers through effective storytelling. Our upcoming show, The Great Indian Bride, will help Rivaah by Tanishq build a deeper brand connection.  It is a very relatable show that’ll strike a personal cord with potential consumers as it features the journey of real brides from across the country before their special day.” About Disney+ Hotstar Disney+ Hotstar is India’s leading streaming platform that has changed the way Indians watch their entertainment – from their favourite TV shows and movies to sporting extravaganzas. With the widest range of content in India, Disney+ Hotstar offers more than 100,000 hours of TV Shows and Movies in 10 languages and coverage of major global sporting events. About Tanishq Tanishq, India’s most-largest retail jewellery brand from the TATA Group, has been synonymous with superior craftsmanship, exclusive designs and guaranteed product quality for over two decades. It has built for itself the envious reputation of being the only jewellery brand in the country that strives to understand the Indian woman and provide her with jewellery that meets her traditional and contemporary aspirations and desires. Tanishq introduced Rivaah – its dedicated wedding jewellery sub-brand in 2017, an ode to the brides of India, catering to the diverse and varied jewellery needs across communities and regions. Its vast retail network currently spreads across 400+ exclusive boutiques in more than 240 cities in India.