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apna.co and AICTE to facilitate job and career discovery

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apna.co and AICTE to facilitate job and career discovery

apna.co and AICTE to facilitate job and career discovery for engineering and

The partnership empowers college graduates by connecting them with job opportunities
● The career portal offers features such as AI resume building, real-time notifications and
community engagement
National, 29 February 2024: Amidst a surge in the talent pool of young professionals, apna.co – India’s
leading jobs and professional networking platform – yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), a visionary building tools to give access to
students as being the official partner for AiCTE, aiming to transform the job placement landscape for
college graduates of within the nation’s burgeoning workforce despite their geography.
This strategic partnership ensures that any fresher graduating from an Engineering, Diploma or
Management institute will gain access to placement services independent of their college or city. With
an extensive user base of 5 crore users and over 5 lakh employers, apna.co emerges as a fitting platform
for AICTE to collaborate with. With this strategic collaboration, apna.co intends to enable job
opportunities for Engineering and Management Graduates by connecting them with employers.
The MoU was signed in the esteemed presence of the Minister of Education and Minister of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship in the Government of India, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Secretary
Higher Education Shri K Sanjay Murthy, UGC Chairperson, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar and NCVET
Chairperson, Dr. Nirmaljeet Kalsi and other dignitaries.
By bridging the talent gap and leveraging apna.co’s extensive network, the groundbreaking partnership
has created a pre-placement tech stack. It stands out as the go-to platform right from the start,
providing essential features like an AI-based resume builder and comprehensive assistance for students
in navigating job and career exploration with the AI-aided interview preparation facility.
Under the MoU, apna.co will offer design, development and upkeep of the AICTE Career Portal for 5
years. The platform is poised to revolutionize opportunities for graduating students, providing them
access to a wide array of both Indian and international job opportunities, including internships for
current students. Tailored for aspiring job seekers, the platform will also include an AI-based resume
builder, real-time notifications for new opportunities and community engagement through specialized
affinity-based groups on apna.co. Additionally, by Q3 of 2024, the portal will introduce AI-aided
interview preparation and salary assessment by leveraging apna.co’s broad network to provide
actionable insights and benchmark salary trends across industries.
Prof. Rajive Kumar, Member Secretary AICTE commented, “The association of AICTE with apna.co will
provide opportunities to the students particularly in the rural areas in preparing their CV, identifying the
skill gaps as per the market needs and getting employment not in the country but also across the globe.
Students will also get internship opportunities in the best of the companies. apna.co will provide all such

opportunities to the students free of cost. I appeal to the institutions to disseminate and encourage the
students to take advantage of these opportunities.”
This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in apna.co’s mission to empower professionals and
bridge India’s talent gap. By democratizing access to career opportunities and providing tailored support
to students, apna.co and AICTE are set to reshape the future of college placement in India.
Nirmit Parikh, Founder & CEO of apna.co, commented, “In today’s dynamic job landscape, we are
committed to building the future of India by enabling its youth to excel in the national and the global
workspace. We at apna.co believe that India’s youth will not only meet but lead the charge in shaping
the future of the global workforce and plan to address the challenges faced by India’s youth in
navigating the complex job market. We are humbled to be partnering with AICTE. This initiative is
envisioned to empower fresh graduates and job seekers with the platform needed to kick-start their
careers and meet professional ambitions.”
Talking about the partnership, Karna Chokshi, Chief Business Officer of apna.co, said, “With this
groundbreaking collaboration with AICTE, we aim to not just enhance job placement opportunities but
also foster a generation of empowered professionals. With features like AI-driven tools for resume
building and interview preparation on our career portal, we are not only addressing immediate
challenges but also laying the groundwork for their sustained success in the long run. Our partnership
with AICTE will not only not only bridge the talent gap but also cultivate a workforce that will drive
innovation, productivity, and growth across industries, both nationally and internationally.”

About apna.co
Founded in 2019, apna.co is India’s largest jobs and professional networking platform dedicated to
helping India’s rising workforce unlock unique professional networking and skilling opportunities.
apna.co is on a mission to enable livelihoods for billions in India. With more than 51 million users in
600+ cities and counting and more than 500,000 recruiters across SMBs and enterprises that trust the
platform, India has a new destination to discover relevant opportunities.

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SquadStack.ai Launches In-App Voice AI Assistant to Reimagine Digital Customer Journeys

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SquadStack.ai Launches In-App Voice AI Assistant

 SquadStack.ai, a pioneer in AI-led sales and CX transformation, today announced the launch of its In-App Voice AI Assistant, an agentic conversational layer that turns any webpage or app screen into a live, guided experience.

This marks the next evolution of digital experiences. Every journey can now become intuitive and frictionless, with apps that listen, understand intent, and guide users instantly at the moment of need.

Digital journeys often break when users are forced to scroll, search, compare, and guess their way through complex decisions. Up to 60 percent of high-intent customers drop off during early exploration because help does not arrive in time. The In-App Voice AI Assistant eliminates this friction by enabling users to speak or chat inside the interface without redirects, wait times, or effort. This real-time guidance improves clarity, accelerates decision-making, and ensures more users progress deeper into the funnel.

“The next generation of digital experiences will be conversational by default.. Interfaces must stop behaving passively and start guiding users in real time, regardless of language or complexity. The In-App Voice AI Assistant represents our vision for this future, where interfaces behave intelligently, experiences feel intuitive, and every user can move forward effortlessly.”

— Apurv Agrawal, Co-Founder & CEO, SquadStack.ai

Consider a digital car-buying journey, where users often struggle to compare variants, understand pricing differences, or evaluate which model best fits their needs. These moments of uncertainty create hesitation and drop-offs. The In-App Voice AI Assistant resolves this by allowing users to simply ask questions inside the journey and receive instant, expert-level guidance. This builds confidence, reduces decision friction, and moves more users toward the right choice without leaving the flow.

The assistant is powered by SquadStack.ai’s Humanoid AI Agent Stack, trained on billions of structured conversations across India. Built to handle diverse accents, languages, and real-world user behavior, it delivers the most natural and human-sounding voice experience in India. The underlying voice engine recently passed the Turing Test milestone for naturalness, reinforcing its ability to create lifelike, high-trust interactions, which is a critical requirement for Bharat-scale adoption.

The In-App Voice AI Assistant strengthens workflows across assisted sales, product comparison, qualification flows, onboarding support, account opening, and ecommerce navigation. Early pilots have demonstrated meaningful reductions in early-stage drop-offs and faster conversion velocity across BFSI, automotive, ecommerce, education, and travel.

Designed for enterprise-grade deployment, the solution includes advanced security controls and Indian data residency to meet regulatory and industry standards. Delivered as an embeddable SDK, it integrates seamlessly into existing web and app journeys without disruption. It is now available across Web, Android, and iOS.

About SquadStack.ai
Founded in 2021, SquadStack.ai transforms complex sales and CX operations into intelligent, outcome-driven agentic workflows. The company powers 750K plus calls through AI-led execution for leading Indian brands, including TATA, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Securities, Axis Securities, PhonePe, Zepto, AngelOne, Indiamart, ShipRocket, Eureka Forbes, and more.

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Xech Eyes Pan India Retail Presence, Opens Two New Experience Centres in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad Last Month

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Xech Eyes Pan India

XECH takes a major leap in its retail journey with the launch of its latest Experience Centre in Ahmedabad, located at Dhanlaxmi Complex, Ashram Road, Usmanpura. Designed to offer an immersive, hands-on shopping experience, the store caters to walk-in customers, resellers, and corporate buyers alike. This marks XECH’s third retail expansion, following the successful launch in Hyderabad on 31st May, 2025; at Rudram Towers, PG Road, Secunderabad, and its flagship outlet in Pune, which opened on 19th October, 2023.

The event witnessed participation from the company’s leadership team and local channel partners alike, making it a landmark moment for tech lovers and the retail community in the region.

Each of XECH’s store is strategically positioned in high-growth urban hubs, serving as a direct touchpoint for customers to explore its expanding range of lifestyle tech products, smart gadgets, and premium corporate gifting solutions. With aggressive expansion plans underway, XECH is targeting 2X revenue growth this fiscal year, powered by its omni-channel presence, innovative product lineup, and scalable operations model. These Experience Centres are a key milestone in bridging the gap between digital and physical retail — creating spaces where speed, quality, and tactile engagement converge.

Commenting on the expansion, Mr. Pranay Punjabi, Founder and CEO of XECH Technologies Pvt. Ltd., said: “Each city plays a strategic role in our retail vision. Pune gave us our first physical touchpoint, Hyderabad validated our scale strategy in a dynamic tech market, and Ahmedabad will strengthen our presence in western India — connecting us to customers who value smart, dependable tech. These are more than just stores; they’re brand experience hubs where people can interact with our innovations firsthand. We’re focused on making practical, well-designed technology accessible to those who need it — whether at home, work, or in business.”

Retail store visitors can explore the full ecosystem of XECH products — including bestsellers and upcoming innovations — in an interactive, hands-on setting. XECH thus plans to further expand its retail presence in the coming quarters for a much more immersive experience for its consumers.

From portable kettles and cordless vacuum cleaners to Bluetooth clocks, eye massagers, tire inflators, and garment steamers, XECH’s portfolio reflects a sharp focus on solving real-world problems through tech that’s intuitive, multifunctional, and ready to gift. Each product is crafted to offer everyday convenience — for individual users as well as corporate buyers seeking thoughtful, brandable tech solutions.

XECH is offering an exclusive 10% in-store discount for the entire month of July to celebrate its Ahmedabad launch.

For More: https://xech.com/

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Viva ACP Achieves EPD Certification for Aluminium Composite Panels, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability

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Viva ACP Achieves EPD Certification for Aluminium Composite Panels, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability

Viva, Asia’s largest manufacturer and supplier of aluminium composite panels (ACP), proudly announces the release of its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its range of Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP). This internationally verified EPD, registered under the International EPD® System, highlights Viva’s unwavering commitment to sustainable manufacturing and environmental transparency. 


Covering Fire-Retardant (FR) Class A2, FR Class B1, and Non-FR ACPs, the EPD outlines the environmental performance of 1m² of Viva ACP (4mm thick) across its entire lifecycle—from raw material extraction and processing to end-of-life recycling. The analysis reveals that up to 95% of the aluminium and 90% of the polyethylene (PE) core used in Viva panels are recyclable, significantly contributing to a circular economy. By choosing Viva’s EPD-certified ACPs, architects and developers can earn up to two LEED points for their green building projects — a valuable contribution toward sustainable and environmentally responsible infrastructure. This certification not only validates Viva’s low environmental footprint but also supports compliance with international green building standards like LEED,BREEAM, IGBC & GRIHA. 
Viva ACPs is engineered for versatility and performance, finding applications across a wide spectrum of industries. In architecture, they are a preferred choice for building facades and cladding due to their lightweight nature, weather resistance, and aesthetic flexibility. The panels are equally effective in interior design, enhancing walls, ceilings, and partitions in commercial and residential spaces. Beyond construction, Viva ACPs are used in premium signage, transportation (such as vehicle interiors and bodies), retail fixtures, modern furniture, and even solar panel structures demonstrating the product’s adaptability, durability, and growing relevance in both design and infrastructure.
Nitin Jain, Director, Viva Composite Panel Pvt. Ltd., says, “Achieving this EPD certification marks a major milestone in our sustainability journey. It reflects our dedication to responsible manufacturing, transparency, and our vision of building a greener future through innovative cladding solutions.” 
Manufactured at Viva’s state-of-the-art facility in Umbergaon, Gujarat, the ACPs are designed using advanced Korean technology and are known for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatile applications across facades, interiors, signage, transportation, and more. With this EPD, Viva becomes one of the few Indian ACP manufacturers to offer internationally benchmarked sustainability credentials empowering architects, developers, and builders to make informed and eco-conscious material choices.

Websitewww.vivaacp.com

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