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Wipro announces results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024

Wipro announces results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024

Revenue grows 0.1% QoQ, above upper end of guidance

Operating margin 12 quarter high at 17.5%; Expands 0.7% QoQ

Net income grows 24.5% YoY and 4.5% QoQ; EPS growth of 24.4% YoY

Operating cash flows at 146.5% of net income. 

 

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. | BANGALORE, India – Jan 17, 2025: Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, announced financial results under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.


Highlights of the Results


Results for the Quarter ended December 31, 2024:


Gross revenue was at ₹223.2 billion ($2,608.9 million1), an increase of 0.1% QoQ and 0.5% YoY.

IT services segment revenue was at $2,629.1 million, decrease of 1.2% QoQ and 1.0% YoY.

Non-GAAP2 constant currency IT Services segment revenue increased 0.1% QoQ and decreased 0.7% YoY.

Total bookings3 was at $3,514 million. Large deal bookings4 was at $961 million, an increase of 6.0% YoY in constant currency2.

IT services operating margin5 for the quarter was at 17.5%, an increase of 0.7% QoQ and 1.5% YoY.

Net income for the quarter was at ₹33.5 billion ($392.0 million1), an increase of 4.5% QoQ and 24.5% YoY. 

Earnings per share for the quarter was at ₹3.21 ($0.041), an increase of 4.6% QoQ and 24.4% YoY.

Operating cash flows of ₹49.3 billion ($576.4 million1), an increase of 3.0% YoY and at 146.5% of Net Income for the quarter.

Voluntary attrition was at 15.3% on a trailing 12-month basis.

Interim dividend declared of ₹6 ($0.0701) per equity share/ADS.

Capital allocation policy revised to increase the payout percentage from 45% - 50% to 70% or above of the net income cumulatively on a block of 3-year period.










Outlook for the Quarter ending March 31, 2025


We expect revenue from our IT Services business segment to be in the range of $2,602 million to $2,655 million*. This translates to sequential guidance of (-)1.0 % to 1.0 % in constant currency terms. 


*Outlook for the Quarter ending March 31, 2025, is based on the following exchange rates: GBP/USD at 1.27, Euro/USD at 1.06, AUD/USD at 0.65, USD/INR at 84.29 and CAD/USD at 0.71


Performance for the Quarter ended December 31, 2024

Srini Pallia, CEO and Managing Director, said “In a seasonally weak quarter, our strong in quarter execution helped us deliver above the top end of our revenue guidance. We also achieved our highest margins in the past three years while continuing to invest in our people. We closed 17 large deals with a total value of $1B. We are advancing steadily and investing decisively to lead our clients in an AI-driven future.”


Aparna Iyer, Chief Financial Officer, said “We expanded margins for a fourth consecutive quarter, enabling us to achieve our previously stated target margin of 17.5%. Our EPS grew 24.4% YoY and operating cash flow was at 146.5% of net income. We are pleased to share that the board has approved our revised capital allocation policy that increases the committed payout percentage to 70% or above in a block of 3 years. In addition, board has also declared an interim dividend of INR 6 per share.”



For the convenience of the readers, the amounts in Indian Rupees in this release have been translated into United States Dollars at the certified foreign exchange rate of US$1 = ₹85.55, as published by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on December 31, 2024. However, the realized exchange rate in our IT Services business segment for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, was US$1= ₹84.76

Constant currency for a period is the product of volumes in that period times the average actual exchange rate of the corresponding comparative period.

Total Bookings refers to the total contract value of all orders that were booked during the period including new orders, renewals, and increases to existing contracts. Bookings do not reflect subsequent terminations or reductions related to bookings originally recorded in prior fiscal periods. Bookings are recorded using then-existing foreign currency exchange rates and are not subsequently adjusted for foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The revenues from these contracts accrue over the tenure of the contract. For constant currency growth rates, refer note 2.

Large deal bookings consist of deals greater than or equal to $30 million in total contract value.

IT Services Operating Margin refers to Segment Results Total as reflected in IFRS financials.



Highlights of Strategic Deal Wins 


In the third quarter, Wipro continued to win large and strategic deals across industries. Key highlights include:


A US-based health insurance company has selected Wipro for a multi-phase enterprise transformation program. Wipro will implement its industry leading Individual Consumer Affordable Care Act (ACA) and commercial Employer Group Enrolment & Billing platform. Wipro’s AI enabled “Payer-in-a-box” solution will deliver integrated enrolment processing; billing; faster payment processing; improve accuracy, speed & efficiency of financial reconciliation; and enhanced customer services. The program will drive enhanced member experience, better financial management controls, as well as operational efficiency for the client.


A US-based leading media corporation has selected Wipro to transform its advertising operations and drive growth in a competitive market. Leveraging its global delivery model, deep expertise in advertising operations, and AI-powered automation, Wipro will deliver operational stability, foster innovation and unlock efficiencies across the value chain for the client. Wipro’s specialized knowledge in media operations enables the delivery of tailored, high-quality, and scalable solutions designed to address the client’s unique challenges.


A leading Indian private banking and financial services institution has selected Wipro to transform and modernize its Core Banking System. Leveraging its deep domain expertise and consultative approach, Wipro will help the client build the “Bank of the Future” – powered by a modern, scalable, and flexible digital platform. The project will improve the client’s customer centricity and platform scalability, while enhancing operational efficiency.


A global Telecom network solutions organization has selected Wipro as a Strategic partner to provide network integration and business application services for its 5G software products in Japan. The Wipro team will leverage its deep engineering, AI, and automation expertise to provide product implementation, customization, and integration services. Wipro will also transform the client’s current operating model through a vendor consolidation program. This transformation will empower the client to become more agile and drive sustainable growth to continue offering market-leading propositions to its customers. 


One of the largest health insurers in USA has renewed its engagement with Wipro to operate an end-to-end platform to support its growing (Affordable Care Act) ACA business. Wipro will deliver a PaaS (Platform as a Service) solution and ensure data security, platform stability, and seamless business continuity. Through this solution, the client will have increased flexibility to handle membership growth, improved customer service and assured compliance with regulations.


A global leader in legal technology, payments and banking infrastructure has selected Wipro to improve its overall business efficiency and overhaul its IT infrastructure. The Wipro team will rationalize and stabilize the client’s IT operations as well as create a dashboard for better visibility of business performance. As a result, the client will see a reduction in IT incidents and operational costs, as well as increased efficiency and automation. 


Wipro has been selected by a leading Indian multinational conglomerate to provide technology support services across the client’s group companies. Wipro will leverage its proprietary AI-powered solutions to deliver services around multi-cloud, data centre, business applications and end-user environments. These solutions will be continuously enhanced to ensure safe, scalable, and reliable performance for the client.


A US-based health insurance company has renewed its engagement with Wipro to continue to deliver a comprehensive Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) solution for Affordable Care Act (ACA) members. The innovative solution comprises an AI-powered contact center, sales & support as well as billing & enrolment services. The project will deliver high performance and enhanced member experience while streamlining operations and complying with industry regulations.


A US-based global investment manager has selected Wipro to deliver IT Helpdesk and Digital workplace support services. The Wipro team will deliver personalized services, including desktop engineering and deskside solutions, to support the client’s global employee base. As a result, the client will experience more reliable, stable, and scalable services as well as an enhanced employee experience.


A leading European utilities provider has selected Wipro to deliver innovative AI solutions for preventative maintenance of their water pipelines. Wipro leveraged its InspectAI solution to analyze and detect anomalies from videos taken inside underground water pipelines using robotics. Once rolled out at scale, the client will see a reduction of inspection efforts of up to 35% and a reduction of maintenance costs of up to 20%.


Wipro will support a large technology migration for a US-based health insurance company and set a foundation to help them succeed in the AI era. The Wipro team also showcased an AI-powered software development solution to modernize the client’s billing platform. This initiative would lead to increased productivity, reduction in defects, leading to fewer bugs and errors and more than 20% in cost savings.


Wipro deployed an Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) solution and built customized AI models for a Canadian automotive manufacturer. The solution streamlines the extraction of information from unstructured documents with over 90% accuracy. This project will help the client to precisely generate quotations for the end-customers with a 30% improvement in the efficiency of their sales team. 


A global payments company has selected Wipro to modernize its financial forecasting applications. Wipro will deliver a flexible cloud native application, integrating its AI-powered accelerators. This will enable multi-currency forecasting, faster deployment of new model types, and automate error notifications and resolutions. Through this project the client will achieve close to 90% accuracy in forecasting and reduce the model development cycle time by 30%.


A US-based pharmaceutical company has selected Wipro to improve efficiency and productivity of their HR operations. The Wipro team will develop a set of Gen AI-based solutions that will enhance the client’s operations, increase the accuracy of information dissemination, and improve employees’ engagement with their HR systems. The Wipro team will continue to scale and enhance this sophisticated, responsive, and intelligent system to be leveraged across the organization to simplify operations, reduce workload, and improve overall efficiency.

Analyst Recognition


Wipro was recognized as a Leader in Avasant's Generative AI Services 2024 RadarView™

Wipro was named as a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Security Services in the AI Era 2024–2025 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US52048124 Nov 2024)

Wipro was classified as a Leader in Everest Group's Data and Analytics (D&A) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024

Wipro was positioned as a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Industry Cloud Professional Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US51036624 Dec 2024)

Wipro was positioned as a Horizon 3 – Market Leader in the HFS Horizons: Sustainability Services, 2024 report

Wipro was ranked as a Leader in Avasant's Digital Talent Capability 2024 RadarView™

Wipro was positioned as a Leader in Everest Group's Semiconductor Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024

Wipro was positioned as a Leader in Avasant’s SAP S/4HANA Services 2024–2025 RadarView™

Wipro was featured as a Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ - Next-Gen ADM Services 2024 (multiple quadrants)

Wipro was ranked as a Leader in Avasant's Intelligent ITOps Services 2024–2025 RadarView™

Wipro was rated as a Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ - Contact Center-Customer Experience Services 2024 (multiple quadrants)

Wipro was recognized as a Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ - Future of Work Services 2024 (multiple quadrants)

Wipro was positioned as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services



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IT Products


IT Products segment revenue for the quarter was ₹0.7 billion ($8.7 million1)

IT Products segment results for the quarter were ₹0.03 billion ($0.3 million1)


Please refer to the table on page 12 for reconciliation between IFRS IT Services Revenue and IT Services Revenue on a non-GAAP constant currency basis.


About Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release contains key metrics and non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K. Such non-GAAP financial measures are measures of our historical or future performance, financial position or cash flows that are adjusted to exclude or include amounts that are excluded or included, as the case may be, from the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS.

 

The table on page 12 provides IT Services Revenue on a constant currency basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by translating IT Services Revenue from the current reporting period into U.S. dollars based on the currency conversion rate in effect for the prior reporting period. We refer to growth rates in constant currency so that business results may be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of our business performance. Further, in the normal course of business, we may divest a portion of our business which may not be strategic. We refer to the growth rates in both reported and constant currency adjusting for such divestments in order to represent the comparable growth rates.

 

Our key metrics and non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with IFRS and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Our key metrics and non-GAAP financial measures are not comparable to, nor should be substituted for, an analysis of our revenue over time and involve estimates and judgments. In addition to our non-GAAP measures, the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure should be carefully evaluated.  


Results for the Quarter ended December 31, 2024, prepared under IFRS, along with individual business segment reports, are available in the Investors section of our website www.wipro.com/investors/


Quarterly Conference Call

We will hold an earnings conference call today at 07:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time (8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss our performance for the quarter. The audio from the conference call will be available online through a webcast and can be accessed at the following link-  https://links.ccwebcast.com/?EventId=WIP170125


An audio recording of the management discussions and the question-and-answer session will be available online and will be accessible in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.wipro.com











About Wipro Limited


Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our clients, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com


Contact for Investor Relations

Contact for Media & Press


Dipak Kumar Bohra

Abhishek Jain

Dinesh Joshi


Phone: +91-80-6142 7201

Phone: +91-80-6142 6143

Phone: +91 92052-64001


dipak.bohra@wipro.com

abhishek.jain2@wipro.com

media-relations@wipro.com



Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements contained herein represent Wipro’s beliefs regarding future events, many of which are by their nature, inherently uncertain and outside Wipro’s control. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Wipro’s growth prospects, its future financial operating results, the benefits its customers experience and its plans, expectations and intentions. Wipro cautions readers that the forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, revenue and profits, our ability to generate and manage growth, complete proposed corporate actions, intense competition in IT services, our ability to maintain our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which we make strategic investments, withdrawal of fiscal governmental incentives, political instability, war, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our business and industry.


Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Annual Reports on Form 20-F. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. We may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by us or on our behalf.


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WIPRO LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES


INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION


(₹ in millions, except share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)











 



As at March 31, 2024


As at December 31, 2024







Convenience translation into US dollar in millions (unaudited) Refer to Note 2(iii)


ASSETS



Goodwill



                         316,002 


                                                      324,686 


                                      3,795 


Intangible assets



                           32,748 


                           29,101 


                                         340 


Property, plant and equipment



                           81,608 


                           77,760 


                                         909 


Right-of-Use assets



                           17,955 


                           21,886 


                                         256 


Financial assets









Derivative assets 



                                  25 


                                   -   


                                            -   


Investments 



                           21,629 


                           30,100 


                                         352 


Trade receivables 



                             4,045 


                                599 


                                             7 


Other financial assets



                             5,550 


                             5,039 


                                           59 


Investments accounted for using the equity method



                             1,044 


                             1,034 


                                           12 


Deferred tax assets



                             1,817 


                             1,811 


                                           21 


Non-current tax assets



                             9,043 


                             7,861 


                                           92 


Other non-current assets



                           10,331 


                             7,424 


                                           87 


Total non-current assets



                         501,797 


                         507,301 


                                      5,930 


Inventories



                                907 


                                724 


                                             8 


Financial assets









Derivative assets



                             1,333 


                                859 


                                           10 


Investments



                         311,171 


                         436,108 


                                      5,098 


Cash and cash equivalents



                           96,953 


                         125,744 


                                      1,470 


Trade receivables



                         115,477 


                         114,616 


                                      1,340 


Unbilled receivables



                           58,345 


                           58,775 


                                         686 


Other financial assets 



                           10,536 


                             9,107 


                                         106 


Contract assets



                           19,854 


                           14,205 


                                         166 


Current tax assets


                             6,484 


                             5,868 


                                           69 


Other current assets



                           29,602 


                           28,712 


                                         336 


Total current assets



                         650,662 


                         794,718 


                                      9,289 









TOTAL ASSETS



                      1,152,459 


                      1,302,019 


                                    15,219 




EQUITY









Share capital



                           10,450 


                           20,938 


                                         245 


Share premium



                             3,291 


                             1,921 


                                           22 


Retained earnings



                         630,936 


                         733,625 


                                      8,576 


Share-based payment reserve



                             6,384 


                             6,496 


                                           76 


Special Economic Zone re-investment reserve



                           42,129 


                           31,905 


                                         373 


Other components of equity



                           56,693 


                           58,964 


                                         689 


Equity attributable to the equity holders of the Company



                         749,883 


                         853,849 


                                      9,981 


Non-controlling interests



                             1,340 


                             1,963 


                                           23 


TOTAL EQUITY



                         751,223 


                         855,812 


                                    10,004 




LIABILITIES









Financial liabilities









Loans and borrowings



                           62,300 


                           64,034 


                                         748 


Lease liabilities 



                           13,962 


                           18,783 


                                         220 


Derivative liabilities   



                                    4 


                                    5 


 ^ 


Other financial liabilities



                             4,985 


                             7,825 


                                           91 


Deferred tax liabilities



                           17,467 


                           16,813 


                                         197 


Non-current tax liabilities



                           37,090 


                           41,330 


                                         483 


Other non-current liabilities



                           12,970 


                           16,161 


                                         189 


Provisions 



                                   -   


                                381 


                                             4 


 Total non-current liabilities 



                         148,778 


                         165,332 


                                      1,932 


Financial liabilities









Loans, borrowings and bank overdrafts



                           79,166 


                         102,638 


                                      1,200 


Lease liabilities



                             9,221 


                             8,104 


                                           95 


Derivative liabilities



                                558 


                             2,947 


                                           34 


Trade payables and accrued expenses



                           88,566 


                           81,200 


                                         949 


Other financial liabilities 



                             2,272 


                             3,110 


                                           36 


Contract liabilities



                           17,653 


                           21,413 


                                         250 


Current tax liabilities



                           21,756 


                           30,301 


                                         354 


Other current liabilities



                           31,295 


                           29,664 


                                         347 


Provisions



                             1,971 


                             1,498 


                                           18 


Total current liabilities



                         252,458 


                         280,875 


                                      3,283 


TOTAL LIABILITIES



                         401,236 


                         446,207 


                                      5,215 




TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES



                      1,152,459 


                      1,302,019 


                                    15,219 











WIPRO LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES


INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME


(₹ in millions, except share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)


















Three months ended December 31,


Nine months ended December 31,





2023


2024


2024


2023


2024


2024







 Convenience translation into US dollar in millions (unaudited) Refer to Note 2(iii) 






 Convenience translation into US dollar in millions (unaudited) Refer to Note 2(iii) 


Revenues



           222,051 


           223,188 


               2,609 


           675,520 


           665,842 


               7,783 


Cost of revenues



         (153,826)


         (153,922)


             (1,799)


         (474,278)


         (462,277)


             (5,404)


Gross profit



             68,225 


             69,266 


                  810 


           201,242 


           203,565 


               2,379 




Selling and marketing expenses



           (19,178)


           (16,081)


                (188)


           (54,529)


           (49,313)


                (576)


General and administrative expenses



           (16,444)


           (14,629)


                (171)


           (46,455)


           (41,876)


                (490)


Foreign exchange gains/(losses), net



                  262 


                  410 


                      5 


                  468 


                (192)


                    (2)


Results from operating activities



             32,865 


             38,966 


                  456 


           100,726 


           112,184 


               1,311 




Finance expenses



             (3,125)


             (4,146)


                  (48)


             (9,244)


           (11,003)


                (129)


Finance and other income



               5,785 


               9,708 


                  113 


             17,137 


             26,383 


                  309 


Share of net profit/ (loss) of associate and joint venture accounted for using the equity method



                    (4)


                      5 


 ^ 


                  (31)


                  (37)


 ^ 


Profit before tax



             35,521 


             44,533 


                  521 


           108,588 


           127,527 


               1,491 


Income tax expense



             (8,515)


           (10,866)


                (127)


           (26,049)


           (31,228)


                (365)


Profit for the period



             27,006 


             33,667 


                  394 


             82,539 


             96,299 


               1,126 




Profit attributable to:





Equity holders of the Company



             26,942 


             33,538 


                  392 


             82,106 


             95,658 


               1,118 


Non-controlling interests 



                    64 


                  129 


                      2 


                  433 


                  641 


                      8 


Profit for the period



             27,006 


             33,667 


                  394 


             82,539 


             96,299 


               1,126 




Earnings per equity share:





Attributable to equity holders of the Company



Basic


                 2.58 


                 3.21 


                 0.04 


                 7.73 


                 9.15 


                 0.11 


Diluted


                 2.58 


                 3.20 


                 0.04 


                 7.71 


                 9.13 


                 0.11 




Weighted average number of equity shares



used in computing earnings per equity share



Basic


 10,436,941,772 


 10,457,414,881 


 10,457,414,881 


 10,621,971,206 


 10,454,728,795 


 10,454,728,795 


Diluted


 10,461,832,626 


 10,482,964,010 


 10,482,964,010 


 10,653,650,208 


 10,481,436,710 


 10,481,436,710 




^ Value is less than 0.5








Information on reportable segments for the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024, December 31, 2023, nine months ended December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and year ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:


Particulars

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Year ended



December

31, 2024

September

30, 2024

December

31, 2023

December

31, 2024

December

31, 2023

March 

31, 2024



Audited

 Audited 

 Audited 

 Audited 

 Audited 

 Audited 


Segment revenue








IT Services








Americas 1

        72,010 

        68,393 

        68,581 

      208,103 

      201,001 

      268,230 


Americas 2

        68,120 

        67,932 

        66,541 

      203,390 

      201,758 

      269,482 


Europe

        59,282 

        61,821 

        61,473 

      181,525 

      192,583 

      253,927 


APMEA

        23,439 

        23,811 

        24,913 

        70,753 

        77,678 

      102,177 


Total of IT Services

      222,851 

      221,957 

      221,508 

      663,771 

      673,020 

      893,816 


IT Products

             747 

             663 

             805 

          1,879 

          2,968 

          4,127 


Total segment revenue

      223,598 

      222,620 

      222,313 

      665,650 

      675,988 

      897,943 










Segment result








IT Services








Americas 1

        14,966 

        13,338 

        16,459 

        41,991 

        45,283 

        59,364 


Americas 2

        15,275 

        15,005 

        15,180 

        45,813 

        43,372 

        59,163 


Europe

          7,600 

          7,821 

          7,906 

        21,294 

        25,421 

        33,354 


APMEA

          3,667 

          3,070 

          3,433 

          9,178 

          9,218 

        12,619 


   Unallocated

         (2,518)

         (1,912)

         (7,552)

         (5,907)

       (15,293)

       (20,304)


Total of IT Services

        38,990 

        37,322 

        35,426 

      112,369 

      108,001 

      144,196 


IT Products

               29 

            (183)

             114 

            (201)

            (514)

            (371)


Reconciling Items

              (53)

               10 

         (2,675)

               16 

         (6,761)

         (7,726)


Total segment result

        38,966 

        37,149 

        32,865 

      112,184 

      100,726 

      136,099 


Finance expenses

         (4,146)

         (3,569)

         (3,125)

       (11,003)

         (9,244)

       (12,552)


Finance and other income

          9,708 

          9,195 

          5,785 

        26,383 

        17,137 

        23,896 


Share of net profit/ (loss) of associate and joint venture accounted for using the equity method

                 5 

                 3 

                (4)

              (37)

              (31)

            (233)


Profit before tax

        44,533 

        42,778 

        35,521 

      127,527 

      108,588 

      147,210 





Additional Information:


The Company is organized into the following operating segments: IT Services and IT Products.


IT Services: The IT Services segment primarily consists of IT services offerings to customers organized by four Strategic Market Units (“SMUs”) - Americas 1, Americas 2, Europe and Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa (“APMEA”). Americas 1 and Americas 2 are primarily organized by industry sector, while Europe and APMEA are organized by countries. 

Americas 1 includes the entire business of Latin America (“LATAM”) and the following industry sectors in the United States of America: Communications, media and information services, Software and gaming, New age technology, Consumer goods, medical devices and life sciences, Healthcare, and Technology products and services. Americas 2 includes the entire business in Canada and the following industry sectors in the United States of America: Banking and financial services, Energy, Manufacturing and resources, Capital markets and insurance, and Hi-tech. 

Europe consists of the United Kingdom and Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Northern Europe and Southern Europe.

APMEA consists of Australia and New Zealand, India, Middle East, South-East Asia, Japan and Africa.

Revenue from each customer is attributed to the respective SMUs based on the location of the customer’s primary buying center of such services. With respect to certain strategic global customers, revenue may be generated from multiple countries based on such customer’s buying centers, but the total revenue related to these strategic global customers are attributed to a single SMU based on the geographical location of key decision makers.

IT Products: The Company is a value-added reseller of security, packaged and SaaS software for leading international brands. In certain total outsourcing contracts of the IT Services segment, the Company delivers hardware, software products and other related deliverables. Revenue relating to these items is reported as revenue from the sale of IT Products.





Reconciliation of selected GAAP measures to Non-GAAP measures 


Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Constant Currency IT Services Revenue to IT Services Revenue as per IFRS ($Mn)


Three Months ended December 31, 2024 


IT Services Revenue as per IFRS 

$2,629.1 


Effect of Foreign currency exchange movement 

$32.3 


 

 


Non-GAAP Constant Currency IT Services Revenue 

based on previous quarter exchange rates

$2,661.4 









Three Months ended December 31, 2024


IT Services Revenue as per IFRS 

$2,629.1 


Effect of Foreign currency exchange movement 

$9.1 


 

 


Non-GAAP Constant Currency IT Services Revenue

based on exchange rates of comparable period in previous year

$2,638.1 




Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow for three months and nine months ended December 31, 2024


 

Amount in INR Mn


 

Three months ended December 31, 2024

Nine months ended December 31, 2024


Net Income for the period [A]   

33,667

96,299


Computation of Free Cash Flow

 

 


Net cash generated from operating activities [B]

49,312

131,961


Add/ (deduct) cash inflow/ (outflow)on:

 

 


Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(2,845)

(7,862)


Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 

57

1,516


Free Cash Flow [C]

46,524

125,615


Operating Cash Flow as percentage of Net Income [B/A]

146.5%

137.0%


Free Cash Flow as percentage of Net Income [C/A]

138.2%

130.4%




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Babyshop Launches in India: Bringing 50 Years of Global Expertise to Families

Babyshop Launches in India: Bringing 50 Years of Global Expertise to Families

Chennai, India: Babyshop, part of the renowned Dubai based Landmark Group and a trusted global leader in children’s essentials, has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its flagship store at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai. With over 50 years of expertise, Babyshop operates 250+ stores across 14 countries, serving over 10 crore families worldwide. This milestone marks the beginning of Babyshop’s journey in India, bringing a legacy of trust, quality, and care to Indian parents. The launch event was further elevated by the presence of renowned Indian actress Soha Ali Khan, who added her star power to the celebration.

Babyshop stores are designed as one-stop destinations for parents, catering to children from newborns to 10 years old. Across all its stores, Babyshop offers a thoughtfully curated range of baby essentials, kids’ fashion, travel gear, nursery furniture, and toys. Combining global trends with local relevance, Babyshop provides products that resonate with modern families while delivering a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience. 

“India represents an exciting new chapter for Babyshop, and we are thrilled to bring our trusted brand to this vibrant market,” said Ruban Shanmugarajah, CEO of Babyshop. “For over five decades, Babyshop has supported parents across 14 countries, helping them navigate the joys and challenges of raising children. Now, we are proud to bring this legacy of trust and expertise to Indian families. Parenting is a journey filled with important choices and meaningful moments, and our goal is to be a trusted partner in making it simpler, more convenient, and more rewarding.”


Elevating the Parenting Experience in India

At Babyshop, every detail of the shopping experience is thoughtfully designed to make parenting simpler, more enjoyable, and more informed. All our stores bring together a comprehensive range of products, from newborn essentials to kids’ fashion, travel gear, nursery furniture, and toys, all under one roof. Featuring globally trusted brands like Philips, Chicco, Sebamed, Joie, Lego, and others alongside carefully curated collections, Babyshop ensures that parents have access to the very best for every stage of their child’s growth, from birth to 10 years old.

A hallmark of the store is its My Baby Expert service, where trained and knowledgeable staff provide personalized guidance, helping parents navigate important decisions with confidence and care. Whether it’s selecting the right car seat or choosing nursery furniture, the expert team is dedicated to supporting parents every step of the way. Additionally, the flagship store introduces a Stroller testing track, offering parents the unique opportunity to test strollers in a simulated real-life environment before making a purchase. Facilities like a Mother’s Room provide a warm, private space for nursing mothers, reflecting Babyshop’s deep understanding of the needs of modern families.

“The core DNA of Babyshop lies in delivering a seamless shopping experience for families, whether in-store or online. With the flagship store, we have carefully designed a space that brings together innovative services like the Stroller Testing Track and the personalized My Baby Expert assistance, while offering a wide range of globally trusted products. This holistic approach reflects our commitment to understanding the parenting needs of Indian families,” said Dheeraj Chawla, Business Head, Babyshop India. “Additionally, our robust omni-channel presence ensures that every family, from metros to Tier 3 cities, can access the quality and care that Babyshop stands for.”

The store layout prioritizes ease and comfort, offering parents a seamless, family-friendly experience. From preparing for a first baby to finding practical solutions for a growing family, Babyshop combines thoughtful design with exceptional value to support every stage of parenting.


A Legacy Built on Quality

For over 50 years, Babyshop has been globally recognized for its unwavering commitment to quality—an obsession that touches every aspect of its offerings. From the softest cotton used in baby apparel to rigorous product testing, Babyshop ensures that every item meets the highest standards of safety, durability, and comfort. Over 85% of Babyshop’s apparel is Oeko-Tex certified, guaranteeing that products are free from harmful substances and safe for delicate skin. Babyshop complies with the strictest global certifications and goes above and beyond in every detail, no matter how small, to ensure parents can shop with complete peace of mind.

Whether it’s the durability of strollers, the practicality of nursery furniture, or the safety compliance in car seats, every product is thoughtfully designed. Babyshop’s legacy of quality is its greatest strength. With meticulous attention to safety, comfort, and functionality, Babyshop’s products reflect the same level of care and precision that parents put into raising their children.


Global Legacy Meets Indian Families

With a presence in 14 countries and over 50 years of experience, Babyshop has become a trusted name for families worldwide. Having established its reputation across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, Babyshop is now proud to bring its expertise to India, combining global standards with local understanding.

Beyond its flagship store, Babyshop ensures accessibility through a robust omni-channel presence. Families can shop online at www.babyshop.in or from 1200 options on e-commerce platforms Myntra and Flipkart, delivering convenience and choice to parents across the country. With Flipkart and Myntra’s extensive reach across 19,000+ pin codes, including Metros, Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3+ cities, and tech-backed seamless shopping experience, millions of customers will have access to Babyshop products.


Looking Ahead: Expanding Across India

India’s flagship store is just the beginning of Babyshop’s vision for the country. With stores already open in Noida, Delhi, and Bengaluru, and upcoming launches planned for key cities like Hyderabad and Pune, Babyshop is committed to building lasting relationships with families nationwide. The combination of global expertise and a deep understanding of Indian parenting creates a unique value proposition for Babyshop, fostering meaningful connections with families across India.

“Our goal is simple: to celebrate the joys of parenting while making the journey easier and more rewarding for families,” added Shanmugarajah. “At Babyshop, we see ourselves as partners in every family’s story, offering products and services designed with care, love, and understanding.”

India represents an exciting opportunity for Babyshop to grow while staying true to its core values of quality, affordability, and innovation. With its flagship store and expanding presence, Babyshop invites Indian families to experience a world of parenting possibilities, from babyhood to big-kid adventures, all under one roof.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Amazon launches Echo Spot, an Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock with a customisable display, vibrant sound, and smart home capabilities

Amazon launches Echo Spot, an Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock with a customisable display, vibrant sound, and smart home capabilities

The all-new Echo Spot offers colourful displays, customise id clock faces, and new alarm sounds. Its compact display makes it easy to see the time, weather, and song titles at a glance, from the bedside corner.

Customers can enjoy a vibrant sound experience with Echo Spot's front-firing speaker which delivers clear vocals and deep bass.

Available starting today, customers can purchase Echo Spot at an introductory limited period offer of INR 6,449.


India—15 January, 2025: Amazon has launched the all-new Echo Spot in India, making it the latest addition to its line-up of Alexa-enabled Echo devices. Echo Spot is a sleek new smart alarm clock, featuring a variety of custom-designed clock faces, colourful display options, and four newly-added alarm sounds. Combining style with functionality, Echo Spot’s compact and customisable display allows customers to set and view alarms, see the time, weather, or song titles at a glance, and experience vibrant sound with its directional speaker. Specifically designed to enhance the bedside table experience, the night mode option helps customers easily check the time on the screen mid-sleep. 


Available in Black and Blue, customers can get the Echo Spot at an introductory limited period offer of INR 6,449. 


"Through our range of devices, we constantly strive to add more convenience and comfort to our customers' daily lives. Echo Spot, the newest addition to the Echo family of devices, continues to deliver on this commitment. Customers can gently wake up to their favourite music, control Alexa-compatible smart lights and home appliances, and glance at the weather and their calendar–by giving voice commands to Alexa from the comfort of their bed,” said Parag Gupta, Director and Country Manager, Amazon Devices India. “Its aesthetic design with a colourful, customisable display helps enhance any bedside setting. I look forward to seeing how customers use the new Echo Spot to elevate their daily routines and overall comfort at home.”


Experience Interactive and Personalised Display

Customers love asking Alexa for information—in fact, Alexa answers multiple requests every millisecond, with customers requesting Alexa’s help with weather updates, trivia, recipes, and general knowledge, among other things. They also turn to Alexa to assist them with setting reminders, alarms, timers, making lists, and more. Echo Spot’s eight custom-designed clock faces, new visual animations, and fun colours make it easy to see the responses to some of these requests at a glance. Moreover, customers can customise Echo Spot’s 2.83” touch-screen display to fit the aesthetic of their bedroom. They can choose from six different colour themes for display—orange, violet, magenta, lime, teal, and blue—or mix and match colours with a variety of clock faces. 


Customers can gently wake up to their preferred music or songs by setting custom alarms. For instance, they can just say "Alexa, set a weekday alarm for 7 am with devotional songs.” Or, wake up to one of four newly-added alarm sounds—Aurora, Daybreak, Endeavor, and Flutter.  And, if they want a bit more sleep when the alarm goes off, they can either ask Alexa or just tap Echo Spot to snooze. Customers can also ask Alexa for the weather and see the temperature, along with an illustration—like a sun or rain cloud—on the screen. 

Enjoy Vibrant Sound

Customers can enjoy big vibrant sound with the Echo Spot, which includes a 1.73” front-firing speaker delivering clear vocals and deep bass. They can ask Alexa to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks from providers like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and JioSaavn (subscription may be required).

Echo Spot’s colourful visual display also shows song titles when music plays. To skip songs, one can simply ask Alexa, or quickly tap the display. There are also buttons on the top of the Echo Spot to quickly adjust the volume—or customers can ask Alexa by saying, “Alexa, volume up/down”. 


Control Alexa-compatible Smart Home Products

Echo Spot can also be connected to compatible smart home products and used to set up Alexa Routines to help automate daily tasks with a single voice command. For example, one can set up a morning routine that gently wakes them up with music and gradual light from their compatible smart lights. Or, set an evening routine that automatically dims these lights at a pre-set time, turns on the TV, and plays their pre-selected movie/TV show. Customers can set up an Alexa Routine using their Alexa app by navigating to ‘More’, followed by ‘Routines’, and then selecting either a pre-set routine or creating a custom one. With Ultrasound Motion Detection available in Echo Spot, they can also create smart home routines to turn on compatible lights or play music when they enter the room.


Connect with Family and Friends

Customers can also ask Alexa to place audio calls to loved ones on other Alexa-enabled devices, make household announcements, or audibly Drop In on other Alexa-enabled devices in the household.


Built with Privacy in Mind

As with all of our devices, Echo Spot is built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a microphone on/off button and the ability to view and delete voice recordings. To learn more about the features that provide transparency and control with Alexa, visit the Alexa Privacy Hub at http://www.amazon.in/alexaprivacy. 


Pricing and Availability 

Echo Spot is available for purchase in Black and Blue on Amazon.in, Blinkit, and online and offline stores of Croma. Priced at INR 8,999, customers can get the Echo Spot at an introductory limited period offer of INR 6,449. 


Click here to know more about Echo, FireTV, Kindle, Alexa, and more. 


About Amazon 

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

மேம்பட்ட தொழில்நுட்பத்துடன் மேம்பட்ட தோல், முடி மற்றும் உடல் பராமரிப்பு சென்னை கிழக்கு கடற்கரை சாலையில் காயா தனது புதிய கிளினிக்கை வெளியிட்டது.

மேம்பட்ட தொழில்நுட்பத்துடன் மேம்பட்ட தோல், முடி மற்றும் உடல் பராமரிப்பு  சென்னை கிழக்கு கடற்கரை சாலையில் காயா தனது புதிய கிளினிக்கை வெளியிட்டது.

முன்னாள் மிஸ் சென்னை சம்யுக்தா சண்முகநாதன், தனிப்பயனாக்கப்பட்ட சிகிச்சைகள் மற்றும் மேம்பட்ட தோல் பராமரிப்பு ஆகியவற்றைக் காட்சிப்படுத்தினார்.

சென்னை, 10 ஜனவரி 2025

தோல் மருத்துவர்களின் மிகப்பெரிய வலையமைப்பைக் கொண்ட இந்தியாவின் முன்னணி தோல் பராமரிப்பு பிராண்டான காயா, சென்னையில் தனது ஐந்தாவது கிளினிக் மற்றும் இந்தியா முழுவதும் 77 வது கிளினிக்கை தொடங்குவதை அறிவிப்பதில் பெருமிதம் கொள்கிறது! துடிப்பான கிழக்கு கடற்கரை சாலையில் அமைந்துள்ள இந்த அதிநவீன வசதி, தோல் பராமரிப்பு, முடி பராமரிப்பு மற்றும் உடல் பராமரிப்பு சேவைகளை வழங்குகிறது. இந்த புதிய கிளினிக்கின் மூலம், காயா, சென்னையின் செழித்து வரும் சமூகத்தை நிபுணத்துவ பராமரிப்பு மற்றும் மேம்பட்ட தொழில்நுட்பத்துடன் அவர்களின் தோல் பராமரிப்பு, முடி பராமரிப்பு மற்றும் உடல் பராமரிப்பு இலக்குகளை அடைய அதிகாரம் அளிப்பதை நோக்கமாகக் கொண்டுள்ளது.

கெளரவ விருந்தினராகப் பணியாற்றிய, முன்னாள் மிஸ் சென்னையின் புகழ்பெற்ற சம்யுக்தா சண்முகநாதன் முன்னிலையில் பிரமாண்டமான வெளியீட்டு விழா நடைபெற்றது. ஃபேஷன் மற்றும் ஆரோக்கியத்திற்கான அவரது பங்களிப்புகளுக்காக அறியப்பட்ட சம்யுக்தாவின் வருகை இந்நிகழ்வை இன்னும் மறக்கமுடியாததாக மாற்றியது.


புதிய காயா கிளினிக்கில், பரந்த அளவிலான தோல், முடி மற்றும் உடல் சிகிச்சைகள் மற்றும் பிரத்யேக ஆலோசனைகள் மற்றும் தோல் மருத்துவர் அறைகளுடன் ஐந்து முழு வசதிகளுடன் கூடிய சேவை அறைகள் உள்ளன.

ஆன்டி ஏஜிங் , முகப்பரு  தீர்வுகள், பளபளப்பு, நிறமி, முடி பராமரிப்பு, மற்றும் உடல் வரையறைகள், லேசர் முடி குறைப்பு மற்றும் IV ட்ரிப்ஸ் உள்ளிட்ட பல்வேறு கவலைகளை நிவர்த்தி செய்ய காயா விரிவான அளவிலான மேம்பட்ட சிகிச்சைகளை வழங்குகிறது. உடலைக் கட்டமைக்க, CoolSculpting மற்றும் CM Slim போன்ற புதுமையான சிகிச்சைகள் ஆக்கிரமிப்பு இல்லாத கொழுப்புக் குறைப்பு மற்றும் சருமத்தை இறுக்கமாக்குகின்றன. PRP சிகிச்சை மற்றும் ஆன்டி ஏஜ்  போன்ற முடி பராமரிப்பு தீர்வுகள், மேம்பட்ட முடி வளர்ச்சி  ஆகியவற்றை ஊக்குவிக்கின்றன. மேம்பட்ட ஃபேஷியல், கெமிக்கல் பீல்ஸ், க்யூ-ஸ்விட்ச் லேசர் சிகிச்சைகள் மற்றும் டெர்மாஃப்ராக் ஆகியவற்றுடன் தோல் புத்துணர்ச்சி மேம்படுத்தப்படுகிறது, இவை அனைத்தும் சருமத்தைப் புதுப்பிக்கவும் புத்துயிர் பெறவும் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன.

தனிப்பயனாக்கப்பட்ட தோல் பராமரிப்பு நோயறிதலை மறுவரையறை செய்யும் மேம்பட்ட செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு தளமான கிளியர் AI தொழில்நுட்பத்தால் கயாவின் சலுகைகள் மேம்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளன. வாடிக்கையாளரின் தோல் நிலையை ஆழமாக பகுப்பாய்வு செய்வதன் மூலம், கிளியர் AI பொருத்தமான சிகிச்சை பரிந்துரைகளை வழங்குகிறது, ஒவ்வொரு வாடிக்கையாளரும் தங்கள் குறிப்பிட்ட தேவைகளை நிவர்த்தி செய்ய தனித்தனியாக வடிவமைக்கப்பட்ட தீர்வுகளைப் பெறுவதை உறுதிசெய்கிறது. காயாவில் உள்ள ஒவ்வொரு சிகிச்சையும் நிபுணத்துவம் வாய்ந்த தோல் மருத்துவர்களால் தனிப்பயனாக்கப்பட்டது, பாதுகாப்பான, பயனுள்ள மற்றும் பொருத்தமான முடிவுகளை வழங்குகிறது.

காயாவின் குளோபல் சிஇஓ, ராஜீவ் சூரி, அறிமுகம் குறித்து தனது உற்சாகத்தை வெளிப்படுத்தினார்: “சென்னை எப்போதும் புதுமைகளின் மையமாக இருந்து வருகிறது, மேலும் எங்கள் 5வது கிளினிக் கிழக்கு கடற்கரை சாலையில் தொடங்கப்பட்டதன் மூலம், காயா மேம்பட்ட தோல் சிகிச்சையை கொண்டு வருவதில் மகிழ்ச்சி அடைகிறது. பரந்த பார்வையாளர்கள். கிழக்கு கடற்கரை சாலை ஒரு பிரீமியம் மற்றும் மிகவும் விரும்பப்படும் பகுதி, இது பல்வேறு மற்றும் ஆற்றல்மிக்க சமூகத்தை ஈர்க்கிறது, இது கயாவின் உலகத் தரம் வாய்ந்த தோல் பராமரிப்பு, முடி பராமரிப்பு மற்றும் உடல் பராமரிப்பு தீர்வுகளுக்கான சரியான இடமாக அமைகிறது. சென்னையில் வசிப்பவர்களின் பல்வேறு தேவைகளை நாங்கள் புரிந்துகொள்கிறோம், மேலும் இந்த புதிய கிளினிக்கின் மூலம் அனைவருக்கும் தனிப்பயனாக்கப்பட்ட, தொழில்முறை மற்றும் அதிநவீன சிகிச்சைகள் கிடைப்பதை உறுதிசெய்கிறோம். சிறந்து விளங்கும் கயாவின் அர்ப்பணிப்பு விரிவடைந்து வருகிறது, இது உயர்மட்ட தோல் மருத்துவத்தை அனைவருக்கும் அணுகக்கூடியதாகவும் பயனுள்ளதாகவும் ஆக்குகிறது.

சிறப்பு விருந்தினர் சம்யுக்தா சண்முகநாதன் பாராட்டு தெரிவித்தார்.

“காயாவின் புதிய கிளினிக்கை சென்னைக்கு வரவேற்பதில் மகிழ்ச்சி அடைகிறேன். டாக்டர் தலைமையிலான சிகிச்சைகள் மற்றும் தோல் பராமரிப்புக்கான தனிப்பயனாக்கப்பட்ட அணுகுமுறை ஆகியவற்றின் சரியான கலவையானது கயாவை உண்மையிலேயே வேறுபடுத்துகிறது. அவர்களின் விதிவிலக்கான கவனிப்பை நானே அனுபவித்ததால், கயா அதன் தொழில்முறை மற்றும் வெளிப்படையான சேவைகளுடன் தோல் மருத்துவத்தை மறுவரையறை செய்கிறது என்று நான் நம்பிக்கையுடன் கூற முடியும். இத்தகைய புதுமையான மற்றும் நம்பகமான சேவைகளுக்கு சென்னை தகுதியானது, அதற்கு  காயா மிகவும் பொருத்தமானது.

The Rise of ‘Desi Chinese’ as a Cultural Phenomenon

The Rise of ‘Desi Chinese’ as a Cultural Phenomenon

By Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal, Founder and Director, Lenexis Foodworks (Chinese Wok, Big Bowl and The Momo Co.)


Can a dish that was never meant to exist become a symbol of cultural identity and national pride? This is the story of Desi Chinese, an unexpected fusion that, against all odds, has become one of India’s most beloved culinary phenomena. Born out of necessity and the chance meeting of two very different culinary traditions, Desi Chinese now stands as a testament to India’s unique ability to adapt, innovate, and redefine global influences. What started as an accidental blending of Chinese techniques and Indian spices has grown into a nationwide obsession, becoming not just a cuisine but a symbol of modern India’s evolving identity.


The roots of Desi Chinese lie in the Chinese migrant community that settled in Kolkata in the early 19th century, blending Sichuan cooking techniques with Indian spices. This fusion gave birth to iconic dishes like chili chicken, hakka noodles, manchurian, and fried rice, which spread across India. However, it wasn’t until the 1990s, with the growth of the middle class and rising disposable incomes, Desi Chinese gained widespread popularity, driven by the demand for affordable, flavourful cuisine that catered to India's diverse tastes.


Desi Chinese cuisine’s success lies in its adaptability. Offering a broad spectrum of flavours from tangy and smoky to sweet and spicy, it caters to the diverse preferences of India’s vast population. This ability to provide something for everyone has played a key role in its rise to national prominence. Its affordability and accessibility make it perfect for India’s fast-paced urban lifestyle, whether as quick street food or in a more refined, sit-down restaurant. Desi Chinese effortlessly fits into the schedules of working professionals, students, and families alike, providing a satisfying, comfort-filled meal at any time of the day.

What sets Desi Chinese apart is its strong cultural presence in Indian social life. It has become the go-to cuisine for celebrations and casual gatherings, whether for a birthday, family event, or dinner with friends. It’s comforting familiarity makes it a popular choice for both special occasions and everyday indulgence. More than just a meal, Desi Chinese has evolved into a shared cultural experience that connects people across regions, social classes, and generations.

Desi Chinese has become a key element of India’s evolving culinary identity. While global dishes like pizza and pasta have made their mark, they haven’t been re-invented like Desi Chinese. This is evident in the adaption of Hunan sauce to cater to the Indian palette alongside a completely re-imagining the soya sauce as Desi Chilli Sauce.  The fusion of Chinese techniques with Indian spices has created a distinctly Indian flavor, making it a staple in the country’s food culture. Regional variations, such as the fiery chili chicken in Delhi or the milder hakka noodles in Mumbai, reflect how local preferences continue to shape this beloved cuisine.

The growth of the QSR sector has been instrumental in propelling Desi Chinese into the mainstream. With the rise of fast-casual eateries, delivery services, and cloud kitchens, this cuisine has become more accessible than ever. Thanks to food delivery apps, consumers can now enjoy their favourite dishes at home, while the QSR model's speed, affordability, and consistent quality have driven Desi Chinese's widespread popularity across India's cities and towns.

What makes the rise of Desi Chinese particularly remarkable is its ability to thrive in an ever-evolving food landscape. As consumer preferences shift, the cuisine adapts seamlessly, with modern twists such as plant-based alternatives and low-fat options. Innovative formats like Desi Chinese bowls further demonstrate its versatility, meeting the growing demand for both comfort and novelty. This ongoing evolution underscores Desi Chinese’s unique ability to stay relevant while capturing the diverse tastes of today’s discerning diners.

While dishes like pizzas, pastas and biryani can often lead to repetitive flavour experiences, Desi Chinese cuisine offers an exciting and diverse tapestry of flavours and a wide variety of dishes that keeps each meal fresh and engaging. This variety makes it an excellent choice for social dining, as friends and families can come together to share and sample multiple dishes, creating a communal atmosphere that enhances the joy of eating and fosters connection over delightful, flavourful experiences.

As India’s influence on the global stage strengthens, Desi Chinese is poised for continued growth. Its widespread appeal, born from India’s unique ability to blend diverse culinary traditions, sets it up to play a larger role in global food culture. Far from being a passing trend, it reflects India’s cultural dynamism and its ability for merging tradition with modernity, leaving a lasting imprint on the broader culinary world.

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Sets a New Benchmark in Renal Surgery with RRAPN procedure

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Sets a New Benchmark in Renal Surgery with RRAPN procedure


(From Left to Right) : Mr. Karan Puri, Chief Operating Officer, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Dr. Anand Murugesan, Anaesthesiology and Interventional Pain & Palliative Specialist, APCC, Dr. Madhav Tiwari, Consultant, Urology, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, APCC, Dr. R. Srivathsan, Consultant Urology, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, APCC, Dr N Ragavan, Senior Consultant, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery, APCC, Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director – Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited.

Surgeons utilize robotic assistance to remove 5cm long tumour and preserve the patient’s kidney


Chennai, January 10, 2025: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), successfully performs Chennai’s first Retroperitoneal Robot-assisted Partial Nephrectomy (RRAPN), showcasing its commitment to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques. 


(From Left to Right) : Mr. Karan Puri, Chief Operating Officer, APCC, Dr. Anand Murugesan, Anaesthesiology and Interventional Pain & Palliative Specialist, APCC, Dr. Madhav Tiwari, Consultant, Urology, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, APCC, Dr N Ragavan, Senior Consultant, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery, APCC and , Dr. R. Srivathsan, Consultant Urology, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, APCC.

The complex procedure was performed on a 40-year-old patient from Bangladesh who had a 5cm long tumour located near the kidney’s major blood vessels – a challenging position that made the surgery particularly intricate. 


Previously evaluated at multiple hospitals in Bangladesh, he was advised to undergo a radical nephrectomy—complete removal of the kidney. Traditional recommendations for such cases often involve a radical nephrectomy (complete kidney removal). However, the team at APCC pursued an approach, utilizing robotic assistance to remove the tumour while preserving the patient’s kidney. 


The innovative surgery not only preserved the kidney but also minimized surgical risks and ensured faster recovery. APCC’s skilled team of surgeons leveraged advanced robotic technology through a retroperitoneal approach, avoiding the abdominal cavity. The patient experienced minimal postoperative complications and was able to resume normal activities within days. 


This achievement highlights APCC’s expertise and leadership in delivering exceptional care, offering renewed hope to patients with complex renal tumours. 


Explaining the approach, Dr N Ragavan, Senior Consultant, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery, APCC and Dr Madhav Tiwari, Consultant-robotic Surgery, APCC, said: "This particular case was challenging due to the tumour’s location and associated risks, and it required exceptional precision and teamwork, as the smaller operating space demands highly skilled and synchronized efforts. By utilizing the retroperitoneal robotic technique, we accessed the kidney directly from the back, bypassing the abdominal cavity entirely. This approach minimized surgical risks, preserving the kidney’s function, and enabled a swift recovery. This milestone sets a new benchmark for kidney surgeries in the region, showcasing our commitment to redefining standards in advanced medical care."



Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director – Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited, stated "Apollo Hospitals has been a leader in robotic surgery, recognized as India’s largest multispecialty program in this field. This kidney-saving procedure showcases our commitment to combining advanced technology with innovative, patient-specific approaches. By combining precision, expertise, and patient-specific strategies, we ensure quicker recoveries, minimal complications, and an improved quality of life. This milestone highlights our dedication to redefining healthcare standards and enhancing the lives of patients through continuous innovation and expertise."


Sharing his experience, the patient said, "I was worried about losing my kidney and the long recovery time. The doctors at APCC explained everything clearly and assured me of the best possible outcome. I am amazed at this advanced treatment and how quickly I recovered & returned to my daily life."


At Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, the commitment towards advancing cancer care is underscored with the latest technology and pioneer in innovative medical approaches, reinforcing its position as a leader in healthcare. This first-of-its-kind surgery in Tamil Nadu highlights the centre's ongoing commitment to bringing world-class healthcare to the patients and setting a new benchmark in cancer care.


#WinningOverCancer


About Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), Chennai, India: 


Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is the most advanced Cancer Centre and the first Proton Therapy Centre in South Asia & the Middle East and India's first JCI-accredited Cancer hospital. It is the country’s first and only hospital to have proton beam therapy in clinical operation. At the bedrock of APCC's approach to treating cancer is its robust multi-disciplinary platform; highly skilled professionals who come together to form a cancer management team (CMT). Each CMT is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its patients. An added feather in the cap is the recent launch of India's first & only site-specific Robotic Oncology Program. 

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

பாரம்பரியத்தில் நவீன மேம்பாடாக முத்தூட் நிதி நிறுவனத்தின் ஆதரவுடன் சூரிய மின்சக்தியை நிறுவியது தட்ஷிணசித்ரா

பாரம்பரியத்தில் நவீன மேம்பாடாக முத்தூட் நிதி நிறுவனத்தின் ஆதரவுடன் சூரிய மின்சக்தியை நிறுவியது தட்ஷிணசித்ரா 


சென்னை, 3 ஜனவரி 2025 : மெட்ராஸ் கைவினை அறக்கட்டளை மற்றும் தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகம் இன்று புதிதாக நிறுவப்பட்ட சூரிய மின் உற்பத்தி நிலையத்தை திறந்து வைப்பதாக அறிவித்துள்ளது.  தென்னிந்தியாவின் வளமான கலாச்சார பாரம்பரியத்தைப் பாதுகாப்பதிலும் காட்சிப்படுத்துவதிலும் நிலையான எரிசக்தி நடைமுறைகளை ஒருங்கிணைப்பதற்கான ஒரு முக்கிய முயற்சி இதுவாகும். 

முத்தூட் ஃபைனான்ஸால் நிதியளிக்கப்பட்டு ஆதரிக்கப்படும் இந்த சூரிய மின்சக்தித் திட்டம் ஆனது,  சுற்றுச்சூழல் நிலைத்தன்மை, எரிசக்தி திறன் மற்றும் கலாச்சாரப் பாதுகாப்பு ஆகியவற்றிற்கான பகிரப்பட்ட உறுதிப்பாட்டை அடிக்கோடிட்டுக் காட்டுகிறது.  நவீன தொழில்நுட்பத்தை பாரம்பரியப் பாதுகாப்புடன் இணைக்கும் நோக்கத்துடன் முத்தூட் ஃபைனான்ஸ் இந்தத் திட்டத்திற்காக ரூ.25 லட்சத்தை ஒதுக்கியது. இந்த முயற்சி கலாச்சார நிறுவனங்களில் நட்புசார் நடைமுறைகளுக்கு ஒரு அளவுகோலை அமைக்கிறது. புதிதாக நிறுவப்பட்ட இந்த சூரிய மின்சக்தி அருங்காட்சியகத்தின் மின்சார மின் நுகர்வில் கிட்டத்தட்ட 50-60% பூர்த்தி செய்யும். இதனால், ஆண்டுதோறும் ரூ.7 லட்சம் வரை சேமிக்கப்படும்.

புகழ்பெற்ற நடிகையும் இயக்குநருமான திருமதி ரேவதி, வெள்ளிக்கிழமை, ஜனவரி 3, 2025 அன்று காலை 11:00 மணிக்கு தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகத்தில் சூரிய மின் உற்பத்தி நிலையத்தைத் திறந்து வைத்தார். இவர், இந்திய சினிமா மற்றும் பல்வேறு சமூகப் பிரச்சினைகளுக்கு சிறப்புமிக்க பங்காற்றியவர்.  தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகத்தின் இயக்குனர் திரு. சரத் நம்பியார், வரவேற்பு உரை வழங்கி மற்றும் விருந்தினர்களைப் பாராட்டினார்.  முத்தூட் நிதி நிறுவனத்தின் சி.எஸ்.ஆர் தலைவர் திரு. ரோஹித் ராஜ் கே, இந்தத் திட்டத்தை அறிமுகப்படுத்தி, முத்தூட் நிதி நிறுவனத்தின் நிலைத்தன்மைக்கான உறுதிப்பாட்டை எடுத்துரைத்தார். மெட்ராஸ் கிராஃப்ட் ஃபவுண்டேஷன் மற்றும் தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகத்தின் நிறுவனர் டாக்டர் டெபோரா தியாகராஜன் மற்றும் பெல்ஸ்டார் மைக்ரோ ஃபைனான்ஸ் லிமிடெட் நிறுவனத்தின் நிர்வாக இயக்குநர் டாக்டர் கல்பனா சங்கர் ஆகியோர் கலாச்சார பாரம்பரியத்தைப் பாதுகாப்பதில் நிலையான நடைமுறைகளின் பங்கை வலியுறுத்தி கூட்டத்தில் உரையாற்றினர். தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகத்தின் கலாச்சார இயக்குநர் திருமதி அனிதா பொட்டம்குளம் நன்றி உரையுடன் நிகழ்வு நிறைவடைந்தது.

நிகழ்ச்சியில் பேசிய தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகத்தின் இயக்குநர் திரு. சரத் நம்பியார், "தென்னிந்தியாவின் பன்முகத்தன்மை கொண்ட பாரம்பரியத்தைப் பாதுகாப்பது என்பது கலை மற்றும் கலாச்சாரத்தைப் பாதுகாப்பது மட்டுமல்லாமல், அவை செழித்து வளரும் சுற்றுச்சூழலையும் சேர்ந்ததே ஆகும். இந்த சூரிய மின் நிலையம், நிலையான நடைமுறைகளுக்கான நமது உறுதிப்பாட்டைக் குறிக்கிறது, நமது கடந்த காலத்தின் பொக்கிஷங்கள் எதிர்கால சந்ததியினருக்கு பொறுப்புடன் பாதுகாக்கப்படுவதை உறுதி செய்கிறது. அருங்காட்சியகம் பசுமையான, நிலையான எதிர்காலத்தை நோக்கி ஒரு பாதையை உருவாக்கும் இந்த குறிப்பிடத்தக்க மைல்கல்லில் இணைந்து ஒரு பகுதியாக இருப்பதற்கு முத்தூட் ஃபைனான்ஸுக்கு தட்சிணசித்ரா தனது மனமார்ந்த நன்றியைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறது." என்றார்.

முத்தூட் ஃபைனான்ஸின் நிர்வாக இயக்குநர் திரு. ஜார்ஜ் அலெக்சாண்டர் முத்தூட் கூறுகையில், "முத்தூட் ஃபைனான்ஸ் ஆனது கலை மற்றும் கலாச்சாரத்தை ஆதரிப்பது என்பதானது நிலைத்தன்மையை மேம்படுத்துவதோடு இணைந்தே செல்கிறது என்று நாங்கள் நம்புகிறோம். சமூகத்தையும் சுற்றுச்சூழலையும் மேம்படுத்தும் முயற்சிகளை ஆதரிப்பதில் நாங்கள் உறுதியாக இருக்கிறோம். தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகத்தின் பசுமை ஆற்றலை நோக்கிய பயணத்தின் ஆதரவாளராக இருப்பதில் பெரும் மகிழ்ச்சி கொள்கிறோம். நிலையான எதிர்காலத்திற்கு வழி வகுக்கும் அதே வேளையில், பாரம்பரியத்தைப் பாதுகாப்பதற்கான எங்கள் உறுதிப்பாட்டுக்கு இது பெரும் சான்றாகும்” என்றார்.

தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகத்தின் சூரிய சக்தி முயற்சி ஆனது ஐக்கிய நாடுகளின் நிலையான வளர்ச்சி இலக்குகளை (SDGs) அடைவதற்கான அதன் உறுதிப்பாட்டை பிரதிபலிக்கிறது. மரபுசார் ஆற்றலைச் சார்ந்திருப்பதைக் குறைப்பதன் மூலம், அருங்காட்சியகம் அதன் கார்பன் தடயத்தைக் குறைப்பது மட்டுமல்லாமல், நாடு முழுவதும் உள்ள கலாச்சார நிறுவனங்களுக்கு ஒரு முன்மாதிரியாகவும் அமைகிறது.

CSR முயற்சிகளில் முன்னணியில் இருப்பதால், முத்தூட் நிதி எப்போதும் கல்வி, சுகாதாரம் மற்றும் சுற்றுச்சூழல் (EHE) ஆகியவற்றில் கவனம் செலுத்தி வருகிறது. சுற்றுச்சூழல் மேலாண்மை மற்றும் சமூக மேம்பாட்டிற்கு குறிப்பிடத்தக்க பங்களிப்புகளைச் செய்யும் அதன் பாரம்பரியத்தைத் தொடர நிறுவனம் பாடுபடுகிறது, இது போன்ற முயற்சிகள் தொடர்ந்து மேற்கொள்வார்கள் என்றும் எதிர்பார்க்கப்படுகிறது.

தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகம் பற்றி

தட்ஷிணசித்ரா அருங்காட்சியகம் ஆனது சென்னையில் அமைந்துள்ள ஒரு புகழ்பெற்ற கலாச்சார மற்றும் பாரம்பரிய அருங்காட்சியகமாகும். இது தென்னிந்தியாவின் கலை, கலாச்சாரம் மற்றும் வரலாற்றைப் பாதுகாப்பதற்கும் காட்சிப்படுத்துவதற்கும் அர்ப்பணிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. கல்வி கற்பித்தல் மற்றும் ஊக்கமளித்தல் என்ற நோக்கத்துடன், தட்ஷிணசித்ரா குழந்தைகள் மற்றும் குடும்பங்களுக்கு பல்வேறு திட்டங்களை வழங்குகிறது, ஊடாடும் கண்காட்சிகள், பட்டறைகள் மற்றும் நிகழ்வுகள் மூலம் கடந்த காலத்தை உயிர்ப்பிக்கிறது.

முத்தூட் ஃபைனான்ஸ் பற்றி 

முத்தூட் ஃபைனான்ஸ் என்பது 20 பன்முகப்படுத்தப்பட்ட வணிகப் பிரிவுகளைக் கொண்ட தி முத்தூட் குழுமத்தின் முதன்மை நிறுவனமாகும். 5000+ கிளைகளைக் கொண்ட இந்தக் குழுமம், தினமும் 2.5 லட்சத்திற்கும் மேற்பட்ட வாடிக்கையாளர்களுக்கு சேவை செய்கிறது. முத்தூட் ஃபைனான்ஸ் இந்தியாவின் மிகப்பெரிய தங்கக் கடன் NBFC மற்றும் இந்தியாவின் நம்பர் 1 மிகவும் நம்பகமான நிதிச் சேவைகள் பிராண்ட் என்று பிராண்ட் டிரஸ்டெட் அறிக்கை கூறுகிறது. இது ஒரு புகழ்பெற்ற 'முறையான முக்கியத்துவம் வாய்ந்த வைப்புத்தொகை அல்லாத NBFC' ஆகும். முக்கிய வணிகத்தின் ஒரு பகுதியாக, முத்தூட் ஃபைனான்ஸ் தங்க நகைகளுக்கு எதிராகப் பாதுகாக்கப்பட்ட கடன்களை மிகவும் மலிவு விலையிலும் அற்புதமான தயாரிப்பு அம்சங்களிலும் வழங்குகிறது. உலகளவில், குழுமம் அமெரிக்கா, இங்கிலாந்து, ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்ஸ், கோஸ்டாரிகா, நேபாளம் மற்றும் இலங்கை முழுவதும் தனது இருப்பைக் கொண்டுள்ளது. மேலும் விவரங்களுக்கு விசிட்: www.muthootfinance.com