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Ashwin Sheth Group announces one of the biggest launches in Western Suburbs

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The Ashwin Sheth Group, an experienced leader in luxury real estate, reveals its 15th project in Kandivali called ‘EDMONT,’ developed in collaboration with K Hemani. Covering 2.02 acres, this mixed-use development in Kandivali West features a 51-story skyscraper with integrated retail spaces. EDMONT Aurelia, the initial phase, includes well-designed 2,3 BHK and Jodi flats (2 BHK and 2 BHK), starting from 761 Sq. Ft at Rs. 2.09 crores.

EDMONT stands out as a hub for recreational activities, highlighting expansive open spaces, lush greenery, and thoughtful planning covering 60% of its area near the tranquil Manori Creek. 

This project showcases the Ashwin Sheth Group’s steadfast dedication to excellence, reflecting the company’s vision of surpassing traditional limits to provide residents with a lifestyle seamlessly blending modernity and comfort.

Expressing his vision for the launch, Mr. Ashwin Sheth, Chairman and Managing Director, Ashwin Sheth Group, said, “EDMONT is more than just a residential project; it’s a transformational journey for Kandivali. We are committed to elevating Kandivali into an upmarket suburb in Mumbai. Our focus is on creating a superior lifestyle and curated amenities to enhance lifestyles. We are excited to fulfil the aspirations of homebuyers by providing spacious and expansive homes.”

EDMONT, symbolizing luxurious living, provides a choice of 25+ top-notch amenities carefully selected to create an environment of unmatched luxury and well-being. Positioned strategically for easy access to South Mumbai through S.V. Road and Link Road, EDMONT stands out as a premier residential and lifestyle hub, catering to the diverse needs of discerning homebuyers. 

The location has excellent connectivity to key commercial hubs like Malad, Goregaon, and Andheri. Kandivali, with its strategic positioning, growing infrastructure, and potential for development, is on track to become one of Mumbai’s most sought-after residential areas.

The project seamlessly incorporates nature into its design, offering residents a peaceful retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle. Recognized for contemporary design, exceptional construction quality, and carefully planned landscapes in each project, the Ashwin Sheth Group returns to Kandivali with EDMONT, establishing a new standard in the luxury living experience.

Luxury Meets Authentic Italian Delights: Nonna’s Opens Fourth Outlet at Jio World Plaza

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Building upon the success of its distinguished locations in Mumbai and Pune, Nonnas, Indias first original sourdough pizzeria, proudly presents its fourth, and most stunning outlet within the vibrant corridors of Jio World Plaza, BKC. With a commitment to delivering an unparalleled Italian dining experience all the way from the cobbled streets of Naples, Nonnas not only raises the bar but shatters it.

Nonna’s new outlet at Jio World Plaza

As you step foot into Nonnas at Jio World Plaza, youll find yourself enveloped in an atmosphere of comfort. The interiors seamlessly blend contemporary elegance with the timeless allure of Italian design, creating an immersive experience. Every corner is a feast for the eyes, inviting you to immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience that feels like an extension of the cobbled streets of Naples. Nonnas transcends mere dining; its an extravagant journey through the finer things in life.

Nonna’s meticulously crafted menu invites you to savor the richness of authentic Neapolitan flavors, expertly encapsulated in every dish. From their signature handcrafted sourdough pizzas- boasting over nine varieties, to an array of carefully selected appetizers, Pannouzzos, beverages and delectable desserts, Nonnas promises a dining experience like never before. Each item on the menu is a celebration of authenticity, inviting you to embark on a sensory journey through the vibrant and tantalizing tastes of Italy.

Ayush Jatia, the visionary behind Nonna’s, excitedly states, “With the launch of our newest outlet at Jio World Plaza, we aim to redefine the boundaries of an authentic Italian dining experience, creating a space where every visitor is not just a guest but a cherished part of our family. We invite you to join us in this celebration of flavors, where every dish tells a story and every moment is an unforgettable experience.”

Stop by and embark on an exhilarating journey through the world of Nonna’s at its newest outlet in Jio World Plaza. Get ready to be dazzled!

Address: Unit No. #00-07, Ground Floor, Jio World Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sinonnas.

Safeena Husain, Founder of Educate Girls, honoured with the WISE Prize for Education

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Safeena Husain, the Founder of Educate Girls, received the prestigious WISE Prize for Education at the WISE 11 Summit (World Innovation Summit for Education).

This award, the WISE Prize for Education, is a unique global recognition that celebrates individuals for their outstanding contributions to education.

In our fast-evolving world, India stands out as an innovator, leveraging technology for social impact. Under the leadership of Safeena Husain, Educate Girls embodies this innovative spirit, using AI to pinpoint villages with a high number of out-of-school girls. Empowered by this data, over 21,000 gender champions visit the most challenging villages in India, identifying these girls. Collaborating with the government and communities, Educate Girls successfully reintegrates them into the formal education system.

Through its holistic strategy in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, Educate Girls has engaged over 1.4 million girls in enrollment and assisted more than 1.9 million students in remedial learning since its establishment.

The WISE Prize, sponsored by the Qatar Foundation, serves as a recognition of Safeena’s dedication to narrowing the gender gap in education in India. Safeena shared her sentiments on this accolade, “I am honoured and humbled for this recognition. This is a collective win for all of us working towards girls’ education, right from the government and local communities, to our dedicated gender champions and our valued supporters. Girls’ education is the most powerful tool and a transformative force in solving the world’s most complex problems. But most importantly, it is her inherent right. At Educate Girls, we are steadfast in our commitment to contributing to this transformation.”

Safeena emphasizes the synergy between human compassion and technological innovation as the powerhouse for transformative change, “AI can help us find the most vulnerable girls faster, and help us deliver quality education at scale however we must not forget that the human touch remains the indispensable element on the ground.”

Educate Girls achieved a significant milestone by introducing the world’s first Development Impact Bond (DIB) in education, linking funding to specific outcomes.

Now, with the WISE Prize, the organization is gearing up for its ambitious target: impacting 10 million adolescent girls and young women within the next decade. The goal extends beyond education completion, aiming to connect girls and young women to additional opportunities for employment and skill development. This commitment seeks to shape a future for girls in India characterized by boundless opportunities and dreams.

VTION Digital Appoints Srividya TN to Drive Growth & Strategic Business Development Partnerships

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VTION Digital, a leading consumer behaviour measurement & analytics company, is proud to announce the appointment of Ms Srividya TN as the new Sales and Business Development Head, effective 20th November 2023.

Srividya TN

In this pivotal role, Srividya will lead initiatives to further strengthen VTION Digitals position in the marketing & analytics technologies sector, focusing on consumer insights using passive measurement technology solutions, customer success management and market expansion.

Srividya, who brings a wealth of experience from reputed companies like Kantar and Unilever, where she steered key functions successfully, is poised to leverage her expertise to propel VTION Digital to new heights.

We are excited to welcome Srividya to Team VTION,” said Manoj Dawane, Founder & CEO at VTION Digital. “With our commitment to assisting brands in the digital world with key insights driven out of privacy first transparent measurements, she will play a crucial role in driving our sales and business development strategies.”

Srividya expressed eagerness about joining VTION Digital, stating, “I am impressed by what VTION has achieved in the last couple of years with using technology to drive transparency in measurement and generating valuable insights for brands, a clear need in the digital space. I look forward to contributing to the companys continued success and expanding our reach in key industry sectors like FMCG, White Goods and D2C & Ecommerce Platforms.

VTION is recognized for key consumer behaviour analytics initiatives, using their patented technology. VTION has caught the attention of key sectors in marketing & advertising industry and have large customers like HUL, ITC, Airtel and others on their client list. The addition of Srividya underscores the companys commitment to excellence and growth in in coming years.

Company Background:

With legitimate consumer data becoming increasingly tougher to get hold of, especially with privacy norms tightening and consumer identifiers like Third Party Cookie being deprecated, there is a clear need for segment level behavioural data for consumer behaviour as well as competition understanding.

VTION Digital is a consumer intelligence company with first party Android smartphone applications usage data from over 80,000 panellists in Urban India collected passively with our patented technology. The panel is fully opt-in and incentivized. The panellist installs the VTION Digital App from Google Play store, having passed all the security requirements of Google.

VTION Digital’s panel is built and maintained to statistically represent over 379 Mn Android smartphone Urban users from all states of India, which account for over 80% of the overall digital spends in the country.

Data collected is on App Usage, Ads exposed on social media & Online Video and Ecommerce In-App journeys mapped to various product categories from searches to cart additions. All this is collected in Real Time, facilitated by VTION Digital’s patented technology, generating over 25 Mn lines of data every day.

Assimilated data is visualised in dashboards and periodic presentations that are consumed by FMCG & ecommerce companies, advertising & media agencies, app owners & platforms, publishers and market research agencies. VTION Digital works with the leading companies in these fields in India and is now expanding its footprint to APAC countries in the coming year.

Cash may still be king despite the increase in digital transactions 

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Despite a slowdown in digital transactions post-COVID, the demand for cash in the country remains. According to a research paper by RBI economists, cash is still preferred for savings due to its ‘store of value’ and preventive purposes. The paper suggests that as the economy grows, the demand for cash will rise.

“This paper finds that the sustained growth in currency demand is influenced by the precautionary and store-of-value motives, while the use of cash as a payment medium continues to fall,” say, Sakshi Awasthy, Rekha Misra and Sarat Dhal in a paper titled “Cash versus Digital Payment Transactions in India: Decoding the Currency Demand Paradox” published in its latest volume of “Occasional Papers”. The views, however, are those of the authors and not those of the central bank.

The lower return on alternative investments, or negative real return, before 2022-23 may have led to increased demand for non-interest-bearing assets like currency. Although the share of currency in M3 has steadily declined since 1951-52, it has shown faster growth than total deposits during crises and significant policy shifts.

In line with global evidence, the pandemic caused a temporary increase in currency demand in India, mainly driven by precautionary and store-of-value motives, according to the paper.

Precautionary behavior in cash usage is evident from the rise in excess financial savings of households, increasing from 11.7% to 15.5% of the Gross National Disposable Income (GNDI) in 2020-21. The analysis also indicates a growing substitution of cash by digital means for transaction purposes.

Cash, beyond its role in transactions, acts as a safeguard during uncertain periods like the COVID-19 pandemic. This is evident in the heightened demand for cash driven by precautionary motives during such times. Empirical evidence supports the idea that precautionary factors contribute to the increased demand for currency.

While digital payments are gradually replacing the need for cash in transactions, the paper highlights that the store-of-value aspect of holding cash remains unaffected.

WyattPrism Communications Sweeps LACP 2023 Spotlight Awards, Also Hits Gold in 2022 Vision Awards

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WyattPrism Communications, India’s leading agency for corporate reporting and stakeholder communications, has yet again swept the prestigious League of American Communication Professionals LLC (LACP) Awards, adding 13 new honours to its growing list of global accolades.

Manisha Srivastava, CEO of WyattPrism Communications

The wins include one Platinum and 11 Golds at the LACP 2023 Spotlight Awards, besides bagging one Gold in the 2022 Vision Awards. The awards are spread across the annual reports developed for 13 companies. These reports rank among the top 100 globally.

Manisha Srivastava, CEO of WyattPrism Communications, has termed the multiple prestigious awards received this year a matter of great pride. “Our heartfelt thanks go to each of our clients for placing their faith in us. As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our dedication to delivering outstanding corporate reports and look forward to continuing these fruitful partnerships, creating more success stories together.”

Preeti Sharma, the Founder Promoter of WyattPrism, said, “The 13 prestigious awards received by us have further solidified our position amongst the top echelons of the industry in India. We express our deepest gratitude to our clients for their trust and partnership, which have been instrumental in achieving these accolades.”

LACP 2023 Spotlight and 2022 Vision Awards-Winning Reports From WyattPrism

JSW Energy Limited Integrated Annual Report 2022-23

Vedanta Limited Integrated Report and Annual Accounts 2022-23

SRF Limited Annual Report 2022-23

Radico Khaitan Limited Annual Report 2022-23

SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited Annual Report FY 2022-23

Hindustan Zinc Limited Integrated Annual Report 2022-23

VIP Industries Limited Annual Report 2022-23

Happiest Minds Integrated Annual Report FY 2022-23

IndiaMART Annual Report 2022-23

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited Annual Report 2022-23

Welspun Corp Limited Annual Report 2022-23

Deepak Nitrite Limited Annual Integrated Report 2022-23

PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited Annual Report 2022-23

Established in 2001, LACP seeks to create a forum to facilitate discussion of best-in-class communication practices. At the same time, it recognises those who demonstrate exemplary work. The 2023 Spotlight Awards drew one of the largest number of submissions ever, representing a broad range of industries and organisation sizes.

Venkatraman Narayanan, MD & CFO, Happiest Minds Technologies said, “The LACP Spotlight Award is an endorsement of our sustained focus on excellence in ethical and transparent practices and unwavering governance standards. It reinforces our commitment to stay at the forefront of positive industry change for enabling sustainable development. It underscores the synergies that we are continually nurturing across our business spectrum, to deliver a holistic experience to our clients and other stakeholders. Kudos to our internal teams, and the team at WyattPrism, for enabling this feat, and all the best for many more such accolades in the future.”

Arvind Bajpai, Company Secretary, Deepak Nitrite Limited said, “The LACP Award is a validation of our efforts to continually enhance our stakeholder alliance. Our partnership with WyattPrism is an example of the successful realisation of these efforts, as manifest in our annual report for FY 2022-23, which serves as a key tool to strengthen Deepak Nitrite’s bonds with each of its stakeholder communities. I would like to extend my appreciation to the teams within the company as well as at WyattPrism for this successful collaboration.”

Neetu Kashiramka, Managing Director and CFO at VIP Industries Limited said, “I have always believed that awards are more than an acknowledgement of corporate success. They are, in fact, the culmination of the hard work, dedication and perseverance of the teams responsible for enabling such success. The LACP Award is a true reflection of the relentless labour and commitment of every member of the VIP family and our partners at WyattPrism, who worked closely with us to effectively communicate our transformational journey message to all our stakeholders.”

WyattPrism is Indias leading Corporate Reporting and Stakeholder Communication specialist. For over 15 years, the agency has been at the forefront of creating award-winning communications for listed Indian companies from diverse sectors. Corporate reports developed at WyattPrism bring together compelling storytelling, research-led content and distinctive creativity. Its digital wing is a leader in digital stakeholder reporting, making sure that every report comes alive at the click of a mouse and at the swipe of your finger on your mobile. WyattPrism is a one-stop corporate reporting agency – perhaps the only one with such capabilities and credentials. Winning more than 180 awards (across physical and digital formats) in the past six years is a testament to the teams capabilities, passion and commitment.

foundit Reimagines Hiring with AI-powered Search

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AI-driven outreach enables mass personalisation to ensure a higher candidate response rate.

Super Profiles offers recruiters comprehensive, enriched, and validated candidate information along with an industry-first feature – Smart Insights.

The tech innovation brings about an 80% improvement in recruiter productivity and a 4.5X reduction in recruitment costs.

foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), India’s leading talent platform with over 7000 customers, today formally announced the launch of a next-gen recruitment solution that has reimagined hiring for the future. foundit has already previewed the product with close to 100 companies that have seen an 80% increase in recruiter productivity, a 4.5X reduction in recruitment costs and a 2X enhancement in candidate response rates. The early success of the solution reflects foundit’s commitment to building efficiency and agility for recruiters while ensuring a great candidate experience.

(Right to Left) Sekhar Garisa, CEO and Anurag Sinha, Chief Product and Technology Officer, foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME)

The launch comes at a time when HR functions are progressively investing in tech-first talent acquisition tools to refine their hiring processes. foundit’s reimagined hiring solution now includes an expanded talent pool comprising active job seekers as well as passive candidates. In addition, the product’s features include Super Profiles with information beyond the resume, system-generated Smart Insights; AI-powered Magic Search personalised by organisation with more than 35 Smart Filters; an outreach module with AI-generated emails and mass personalisation; and a seamless collaboration tool.

Speaking about the launch, Sekhar Garisa, CEO, foundit (previously Monster APAC & ME), said, “Recruiters today are grappling with multiple challenges – navigating numerous sourcing platforms, sifting through irrelevant search results and inefficiencies in communication and closing positions. At foundit, the four pillars of our latest tech innovation address these challenges head-on. With access to talent on and off the market, candidate profiles with Smart Insights, and AI-powered Magic Search personalised by organisation, recruiters now have a comprehensive solution to be more agile and efficient. Since rebranding last year, we have been committed to going beyond merely solving problems to anticipating and building for the future.”

Following the brand evolution of foundit from Monster APAC & ME last year, this launch marks a key milestone in the company’s vision to enable and connect the right talent with the right opportunities using tech innovations that will redefine the future of recruitment. Towards fueling its product-led offerings and market expansion, the company in 2021 raised Rs. 137.5 crores in a funding round led by investors Akash Bhanshali of Volrado Venture Partners and Mohandas Pai of Meridian Investments with participation from Quess Corp, its parent company.

Commenting on foundit’s role in realising its parent Quess Corp’s future-forward strategy,Mr. Ajit Isaac, Chairman, Quess Corp, added, “With India on the path to becoming a $5 trillion economy, there is no doubt that employment will be a key driver across sectors. Increasingly, skills-based jobs have become critical and hence technology will need to assist recruiters in enhancing productivity to find the right fit especially when it comes to white-collar jobs. At Quess, we have always been at the forefront of service-led offerings, and through foundit, we aim to redefine the current traditional recruitment norms and usher in a new era of efficiency and precision.”

As part of its commitment to advancing the recruitment landscape, foundit has strategically invested in developing this solution and taken a giant leap to define the future of recruitment.

About foundit APAC & Middle East

foundit, formerly Monster (APAC & ME), is a leading talent platform offering comprehensive employment solutions to recruiters and job seekers across APAC & ME. Since its inception, the company has assisted over 75 million registered users in finding jobs, upskilling and connecting with the right opportunities across 18 countries. Additionally, foundit enables over 7,000 customers to find the right talent.

Over the last two decades, the company has been a catalyst in the world of recruitment solutions with advanced technology, seeking to efficiently bridge the talent gap across industry verticals, experience levels, and geographies. Today, foundit is committed to enabling and connecting the right talent with the right opportunities by harnessing the power of deep tech to sharpen hyper-personalised job searches and precision hiring.

To learn more about foundit in APAC & Gulf, visit www.foundit.in | www.founditgulf.com | www.foundit.sg | www.foundit.my | www.foundit.com.ph | www.foundit.com.hk | www.foundit.id.

Arvind Chandra Joins Aliaxis as the New Divisional CEO of India and Executive Committee Member

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Aliaxis, a world leader enabling access to water and energy through inventive fluid management solutions, welcomes Arvind Chandra to the Executive Committee. As the new Divisional CEO of Aliaxis India (Ashirvad Pipes), he will report directly to Eric Olsen, Chief Executive Officer.

Eric Olsen, Aliaxis CEO said, “We are excited for this next chapter of our Indian business under the dynamic leadership of Arvind Chandra. Arvind brings an impressive 30-year global track record driving growth and profitability in a wide range of industries. India is a high-growth market for Aliaxis for the years to come and Arvind will help bring our Indian operations to the next level.”

Arvind Chandra – New Divisional CEO of India & Executive Committee Member

Arvind Chandra, Divisional CEO Aliaxis India, commented, “I am thrilled to join Aliaxis to address India’s pressing water challenges. Together with the Ashirvad team, we will drive growth with a strong focus on both sustainability and innovation, as we deliver a high-quality range of solutions that our customers expect.”

Arvind Chandra joins Aliaxis from his prior role at Minda Corporation (NSE:MINDACORP) as CEO of their largest business vertical in the automotive sector. During his tenure, the company registered a 400+% stock price gain with significant top line and bottom-line growth.

He brings 30+ years’ work experience across 8 countries, 4 continents and multiple functions of strategy, marketing, sales, R&D, manufacturing, quality plus P&L at various top technology companies such as Toyota, ZF-Wabco, Borg Warner-Phinia, Forvia and others leading various transformation projects. He has also consulted extensively during this period in both B2B and B2C environments.

Arvind holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University of Mumbai, a MS degree in industrial engineering from Oklahoma State University, and an MBA from the University of Michigan, USA.

About Ashirvad by Aliaxis

Ashirvad Pipes, an Aliaxis group company, is India’s leading provider of advanced plastic piping systems for residential, commercial, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural use. The world’s largest manufacturer of CPVC and uPVC pipes and fittings, Ashirvad has grown into a global, integrated ‘Tank to Tap‘ provider of comprehensive water management solutions, exporting to over 30 countries. Headquartered in Bengaluru, the company’s 5000-strong team spans sales, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. Its state-of-the-art Research and Technology Center in Bangalore is one of three such facilities in Aliaxis globally.

Aliaxis is a global leader in advanced piping systems for building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture applications. The company provides communities around the world with sustainable innovative solutions for water and energy, leading the industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of its customers and of society. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Aliaxis is present in over 40 countries with over 15,000 employees.

Payment solutions provider PhiCommerce bags $10mn in funding 

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PhiCommerce, a SaaS-based omnichannel payment solutions provider, has raised $10 million in a new funding round. Beenext, a venture capital firm based in Singapore focusing on investments in India and Southeast Asia, led the funding round. 

Opus Ventures also joined in the investment. The funds will support PhiCommerce’s international expansion and the development of new solutions to enhance its presence in the payments ecosystem, according to a statement from the company.

The Pune-based company operates as an application programming interface (API)-based platform. It caters to banks, processors, and businesses of various sizes, enabling them to process payments seamlessly across online touchpoints, mobile platforms, in-store, and at the doorstep.

“We plan to utilise these funds over the next phase of our growth to roll out multiple new products. We also will be expanding our services to other geographies,” said Jose Thattil, CEO and co-founder, PhiCommerce. 

Thattil, Tushar Ashok Shankar, Anil Sohanlal Sharma, and Rajesh Hanumantrao Londhe founded PhiCommerce in 2015.

“PhiCommerce has successfully solved complex payment requirements and demonstrated its prowess to process digital payments at scale in the Indian market. They are now actively expanding their footprint into international markets, aiming to replicate their success on a global scale,” said Hero Choudhary, managing partner at Beenext.

Order Top Brands Like Haldiram’s, Subway, Hotplate Express, and More on WhatsApp for Delicious Train Travel Meals

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RAILOFY, a leader in online train food delivery with over 103,000 satisfied users (highest rated on IRCTC), is excited to introduce its innovative WhatsApp Chatbot. Now you can order food directly from top brands like Haldirams, Subway, Bikarnerwala, Arya Bhavan, Hotplate Express and many more directly on WhatsApp.

Order top food brands in trains using Railofy Hotplate on WhatsApp – 7441111266 (authorized partner of IRCTC eCatering: Food on Track)

In an era where ease and accessibility are more than necessary, RAILOFYs WhatsApp Chatbot is a game-changer for train travellers as this user-friendly Whatsapp Chatbot harnesses the power of instant messaging and ordering food with just a few clicks.

Key Highlights of RAILOFYs WhatsApp Chatbot:

Easy Ordering

Ordering your favourite meals from Haldirams, Subway and more is as easy as sending a message to RAILOFYs WhatsApp Chatbot.

No mobile network problems

Don’t need to worry about choppy mobile network during train journey

Delicious Variety

Discover a wide menu full of delicious options from beloved food brands, ensuring you find the perfect, hygienic meal.

Instant Updates

Stay in the know with real-time order updates, so youre always aware of your orders status from confirmation, food preparation to delivery.

Convenient Payments

No need to switch apps for payments. Make the payment after the food is delivered.

How it Works:

Save our WhatsApp number: +91 7441111266 to your phone contacts.

Start your order: Send a friendly “Hi” message to initiate your food order.

Choose your language: Select the language youre most comfortable with.

Provide your PNR: Enter your Passenger Name Record (PNR)

Select your station: Tell us where you want your delicious food delivered.

Explore food options: Browse through top restaurants and select your favourite dishes from the menu, all in one place.

Place your order: Once youve made your choices, confirm your order with a single click.

Relax and enjoy: Sit back and relax. Your mouth-watering meal will arrive at your train seat.