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Mobile-based hyperlocal social commerce platform Qaddoo goes live on the ONDC Network

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US-based startup onboards the ONDC Network as a Buyer app to solidify its reach to various small retailers, mom-and-pop shops, street vendors and home businesses across the country

Gurugram: Qaddoo, one of India’s fastest-growing hyperlocal eCommerce platforms, has onboarded onto the ONDC Network. From having more options through a comprehensive seller/product catalog to a more enhanced and fulfilling online shopping experience, Qaddoo has been working towards getting small local businesses and neighborhood street vendors to go digital.

Qaddoo aims to foster a level playing field for small and local retailers like vegetable vendors, kirana/grocery shop owners, and neighborhood restaurant owners in the eCommerce space while at the same time offering myriad choices for payment, delivery, and pickup options to its consumers. As Qaddoo joins hands with ONDC, all small businesses, including local street vendors, stand to gain many benefits through the hyperlocal shopping experience. Qaddoo has efficiently combined choice and convenience on one single platform through technology. Now, small retailers and fruit and vegetable vendors that are typically located nearby will experience heightened visibility, leading to a significant boost in daily sales.

With Qaddoo on ONDC, online shoppers can use the app on the Network to discover the entire catalog of products and sellers across the ONDC ecosystem. Joining the ONDC Network will allow Qaddoo customers to have access to a diverse set of vegetable vendors, grocery stores, small manufacturers, neighborhood restaurants, and fast food sellers while at the same time having the ease of shopping through a single preferred buyer platform. This will help facilitate Qaddoo’s effort to revolutionize hyperlocal shopping in almost every nook and corner of the nation.

Qaddoo’s integration with ONDC is set to redefine the shopping journey, putting the power of choice back in the hands of consumers. Prepare to embark on a new era of shopping – one that’s personalized, seamless, and exciting.

T Koshy, MD & CEO, ONDC, said, “ONDC’s vision perfectly aligns with that of Qaddoo. A truly inclusive ecommerce ecosystem can only be realized when even a local street vendor can enjoy the same benefits as large scale businesses. We are excited to welcome Qaddoo to our open network as we transform the digital commerce landscape in India.”

Anurag Gupta, Co-founder of Qaddoo, said, “Launching our app on the ONDC platform has been a transformative experience, empowering consumers to connect with and support their local sellers like never before. In this new era of digital commerce, we are putting the power of community and convenience back into the hands of shoppers.”

Sumit Kapoor, Co-founder of Qaddoo, addsGet ready to discover, shop, and feel super excited with Qaddoo, which is now part of the ONDC Network. It’s a whole new level of convenience and excitement for consumers in Indian hyperlocal eCommerce.”

Through this collaboration, the Qaddoo platform aims to provide customers with a wide variety of options to choose from and a super easy way to buy products from their local sellers. The Open Network will be a simple way for buyers to connect with local vegetable sellers, kirana stores, and neighborhood restaurants, offering personalized deals, a range of products, and delivery choices.

About ONDC: 

Incorporated on December 31, 2021, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a Section 8 company, is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, to create a facilitative model that revolutionizes digital commerce, giving greater thrust to the penetration of retail e-commerce in India. ONDC is not an application, platform, intermediary, or software but a set of specifications designed to foster open, unbundled, and interoperable open Networks.

About Qaddoo: 

Qaddoo is a hyperlocal mobile platform designed to empower eCommerce shopping. The app is already revolutionizing the lives of small vendors and retailers with the ability to build a better presence and sell via an online ecosystem. On the other hand, the platform is making customers’ lives easier by letting them shop online from their favorite and trustworthy retailers from the comfort of their homes. Simply put, Qaddoo runs on the mission to bridge the gap between small local businesses and regional customers, leading to a reliable neighborhood community in the rising online spectrum. The company is constantly working on the platform to make it more innovative and comply with amplifying online commerce experiences.

Know more about Qaddoo –

https://www.qaddoo.com/

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qaddoo&hl=en_IN&gl=US

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Manupatra Conducts a Survey on AI-Adoption in the India Legal Landscape, First of its Kind in India

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New Delhi [India], June 2: At Manupatra, we have been at the forefront of technological innovation in the Indian legal landscape. Our continuous interactions with legal professionals and law students have given us first-hand feedback on the legal trends and technologies that have a direct impact on the Indian legal landscape.

Over the past couple of years, AI has permeated the daily lives of people, affecting both personal and professional spaces. In the legal arena, AI-powered tools have demonstrated clear benefits for legal professionals, from streamlining research, assisted drafting, and making case/ contract management easier. However, this has not been without incidents with lawyers and judges alike being found to have cited fabricated cases hallucinated by AI.

At Manupatra, we see the immense potential AI carries in being used for legal tasks. As such, we conducted a “first of its kind” nationwide survey to gauge the scale and state of artificial intelligence adoption across India’s legal landscape. This survey has captured firsthand insights from legal professionals and students to identify the critical gaps that must be addressed to ensure AI’s responsible, ethical, and effective deployment. Understanding these dynamics is essential, not only to inform policymakers and industry leaders but also to empower the legal community with best practices and risk mitigation strategies.

Manupatra is releasing its comprehensive “Adoption of AI in the Indian Legal Landscape” survey report. The survey gathered insights from 227 law students, advocates, in-house counsel, firm partners, academics, and judicial officers across India.

Key Findings:

  • Digital-Native Demographic: 60% of respondents are aged 18-34, with law students (36.6%) and advocates (23.8%) leading participation, signaling strong grassroots readiness for AI experimentation.
  • Widespread Early Adoption: Nearly 60% have used AI tools in the past year for legal research (77.9%), summarization (65.7%), and drafting support (54.7%).
  • Productivity Gains vs. Trust Deficit: While 79.7% report significant time savings on repetitive tasks, only 4.1% fully trust AI outputs without human verification, and 48.8% insist on review before use.
  • Critical Barriers: Over half (58.1%) cite unreliable output quality, 51.2% point to hallucinated or incorrect content, and 42.4% lament lack of India-specific legal context in existing tools.
  • Governance Shortfalls: Although 77.1% believe firms should disclose AI use in advice and filings, just 11% have formal written AI policies in place.

Key Challenges Identified

  • Unreliable Output Quality (58.14%): Over half of respondents flagged inconsistent accuracy and “hallucinated” content as top pain points when using AI tools.
  • Data Privacy & Security (47.67%): Nearly half of users worry about protecting client information and complying with confidentiality obligations.
  • Lack of India-Specific Legal Context (42.44%): AI models trained on global data often misinterpret or omit nuances of Indian statutes and precedents.
  • Ethical & Professional Responsibility Concerns (38.37%): Professionals expressed unease about liability, bias, and the ethical use of AI in client work.
  • Training Gaps & Awareness (40.12% & 34.30%): A significant portion cite limited staff training and low awareness of available tools as adoption barriers.

User Expectations & Future Outlook

  • Mainstream Adoption Timeline: 35.68% expect AI to become a standard legal tool within 1-2 years, with only 3.96% believing it will take beyond five years.
  • Positive Sentiment with Caution: While 46.25% hold a “mostly positive” view of AI’s impact and 18.06% see it as “transformative,” 45.37% adopt a balanced stance, recognizing both benefits and risks.
  • Demand for Enablers: Respondents prioritize accredited training (67.40%), freemium or trial access to tools (66.52%), and formal policy guidance from bar councils or courts (47.58%) to bridge gaps and build trust.
  • Co-pilot over Replacement: The prevailing expectation is that AI will augment the legal mind by streamlining research and drafting while final judgment will remain firmly human.

About Manupatra

Manupatra is the leading provider of legal, regulatory, business information and analytics that helps subscribers navigate the law faster and smarter. Manupatra is the first legal-tech company in India which pioneered online legal research in India since 2000. It is the largest and most comprehensive database of Indian & International legal materials, which provides search capabilities powered by AI and ML. A perfect blend of law and technology, Lawyers, law firms, judiciary, government, corporate legal departments, students trust Manupatra to provide them with comprehensive access to the law through an intuitive platform.

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GNC India Launches Keto Surge Whey Protein – Advanced Protein with fat-burning formulation

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Lose Weight & Build Lean Muscle – The Best of Both Worlds

Mumbai, India – 27th May: GNC, a global leader in nutritional supplements, through Guardian Healthcare Pvt. Limited (“GNC India”), GNC’s master franchisee in India (https://guardian.in/), has announced the launch of GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey + Keto Surge, a revolutionary protein supplement that combines high-quality whey protein with fat-burning ingredients to support weight loss and lean muscle gain. For the first time in India, fitness enthusiasts can access a dual-action supplement that merges muscle-building and metabolism-boosting benefits in one powerful formula.

Ashutosh Taparia, Managing Director & Board Member of Guardian Healthcare Pvt. Limited, master franchisee of GNC in India stated,

“At GNC India, we continuously aim to introduce products that align with the evolving health goals of Indian consumers. As more people seek solutions that offer both fat loss and muscle gain, Keto Surge fills a critical gap. It’s not just a whey protein – it’s a step toward smarter, more effective fitness journeys.”

GNC 100% Whey + Keto Surge delivers 24g of premium-quality whey protein to support muscle recovery and growth. What sets it apart is its powerful fat metabolism blend — featuring ingredients like L-Carnitine, CLA, Garcinia Cambogia, and Digezyme. Together, these ingredients work to support appetite control, improve fat utilization as energy, and enhance digestion and nutrient absorption, making it an ideal choice for those pursuing fat loss without compromising muscle health.

Balaji Uppala, CEO of GNC India, added,

“With the rise of the GLP-1 movement, there’s a growing awareness and interest in science-backed weight loss solutions and Keto Surge is our answer to that. Keto Surge is a first-of-its-kind innovation tailored to Indian fitness enthusiasts who are looking to lose weight without compromising on muscle mass. It combines trusted protein quality with proven fat-burning ingredients.”

This formulation was developed indigenously by GNC India’s in-house R&D team in collaboration with medical experts, and reflects the brand’s growing focus on functional, multi-benefit supplements for the modern Indian lifestyle.

Designed for all fitness levels, from individuals aiming to tone up or manage weight as part of a healthier lifestyle, to seasoned athletes in a cutting phase, Keto Surge is the ideal supplement to support performance, fat metabolism, and overall body composition goals.

Now available in a delicious chocolate flavor, GNC 100% Whey + Keto Surge comes in convenient 1-pound, 2-pound, and 4-pound size variants, and is available for purchase on GNC India’s website, Amazon, Flipkart, Healthcare, Myntra, Hyugalife, and select offline stores.

Try India’s First Fat-Burning Whey – GNC 100% Whey + Keto Surge in super tasty chocolate flavor.Shop now and avail exclusive launch discounts & freebies.

 For media inquiries, please contact: 

Tanya Sharma, tanya.s@oneguardian.in

About GNC:

GNC is a leading global health and wellness brand that provides customers with a wide variety of science-based products and solution services to live well. The brand touches consumers worldwide by providing its products and services through company-owned retail locations, domestic and international franchise locations, digital commerce, and strong wholesale and retail partnerships across the globe. GNC’s diversified, multi-channel business model has worldwide reach and a well-recognized, trusted brand. By combining exceptional innovation, product development capabilities, and an extensive global distribution network, GNC manages a best-in-class product portfolio.

About Guardian Healthcare Private Limited:

Guardian Healthcare Private Limited, is the master franchisee holder of GNC for India. Guardian Healthcare, with 60+ premium pharmacies across India, serves over 10 million customers. Offering 100% reliable health, wellness, and pharmaceutical products, Guardian Pharmacy prioritizes reliability, customer satisfaction, and trust.

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Poppy Mattress: India’s Largest Mattress Manufacturer A Game-Changer for Furniture Store Owners & Dealers

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Poppy Mattress recently brought together the biggest names in the Indian furniture store industry for an exclusive two day event focused on business growth, emerging trends, and market insights. Set to become an annual highlight, Inspire 2025 was designed exclusively for furniture store owners, dealers, and distributors eager to transform their businesses and stay ahead in the rapidly changing retail landscape.

Poppy Mattress: India’s Largest Mattress Manufacturer

As India’s largest mattress manufacturer, Poppy Mattress is leading the charge in the furniture industry by providing valuable insights to help furniture store owners and dealers to stay competitive. The event served as a platform to discuss strategies for success and offer guidance on navigating the rapidly changing retail world.

Tackling the E-Commerce Challenge for Offline Furniture Stores

With the rise of e-commerce stores, offline mattress retailers face challenges in maintaining foot traffic and engagement. During the event, Poppy Mattress provided actionable tips to help mattress store owners and dealers effectively compete with online stores. Key strategies included enhancing the in-store mattress shopping experience, offering personalized customer service, and introducing exclusive in-store promotions. By focusing on unique in-person experiences, personalized mattress consultations, and creating a community around their brand, offline mattress stores can successfully compete with the convenience of online shopping.

Why Touch and Feel Still Matters

While e-commerce continues to grow, Poppy Mattress emphasizes the importance of experiencing a mattress in person before making a purchase. The tactile experience of testing the mattress, feeling its support, and ensuring it aligns with your comfort preferences is unparalleled. As the best mattress for hotels and resorts, Poppy Mattress is proud to serve the hospitality industry, providing large scale orders to listed companies and hospitality providers across Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Bangalore, Mysore, Goa, and Pondicherry.

A Leader in South India’s Mattress Market

With a sprawling 2 lakh sq. ft. factory and a reputation for supplying mattresses in large quantities, Poppy Mattress continues to dominate South India’s mattress market. Whether looking for eco-friendly solutions or luxurious comfort, Poppy Mattress remains the top choice for consumers, furniture stores and large scale buyers.

The R&D Innovations Driving Poppy Mattress

Poppy Mattress’s commitment to continuous research and development has led to the integration of innovative features in their products:

  • Airvent Memory Foam: Maximizes air ventilation for a cooler, more comfortable sleep.
  • 3Zone AcuPressure Foam: Precision cut zones that support the body’s natural contours and provide enhanced pressure relief.
  • Natural Bamboo Fabric: Integrated into several Poppy mattresses to enhance breathability and airflow.

The New Eco-Friendly Mattress Launches

Poppy Mattress unveiled new eco-friendly products that blend innovation with sustainability:

  • Eleganz T.T. by Poppy Mattress: A Bonnel spring dual-side reversible mattress, offering super-soft foam and additional stability with support walls on all four sides.
  • Selene – Euro Top by Poppy Mattress: A US-certified responsive foam mattress incorporating bamboo fabric and bonnell springs for enhanced support and breathability.
  • Exuber Pro by Poppy Mattress: Featuring all new 3Zone AcuPressure foam, bamboo fabric, memory foam, and pocketed springs, it ensures minimal motion disturbance and customized comfort.
  • Eco Latex by Poppy Mattress: Made from natural latex, coir, and pure grade respo bond foam, this eco-friendly mattress provides orthopedic support while prioritizing sustainability.
  • Coir Pure by Poppy Mattress: A coir and memory foam mattress, combining natural materials for an airy, restful sleep experience.
  • Saffron Eurotop by Poppy Mattress: Combining a knitted fabric quilt with super-soft foam and the natural breathability of High Density coir for a luxurious sleep experience.
  • Coco Bond by Poppy Mattress: A natural coir mattress offering firm support, plush comfort, and breathability, with pure grade respo bond foam for durability.

Poppy Mattress: Leading the Hospitality Mattress Market

As India’s largest supplier of hospitality mattresses in 2025, Poppy Mattress used this event as a platform not only to network with industry leaders but also to showcase its latest innovations. By integrating sustainable practices such as the use of coir, latex, and bamboo fabrics

Poppy Mattress continues to remain at the forefront of both quality and eco-conscious manufacturing.

Join the Movement and Stay Ahead

Poppy Mattress remains committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the mattress industry. As the retail landscape continues to evolve, we invite all furniture store owners, dealers, distributors and directors to embrace these strategies, adapt to change, and thrive. Let’s work together to transform your business, stay ahead of the curve, and make a lasting impact on the industry. Reach out today and be part of the change!

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DigiSME Pioneers Key Strategies for Overcoming HRMS Implementation Hurdles

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Chennai, India – May 7, 2025 In today’s business environment, digital transformation is crucial for every firm trying to establish its future footprint successfully. Among the various business and operational units undergoing change, HR technology has emerged as the most critical yet most delayed initiative across industries.

HR digital transformation is more complex than it actually appears. From conducting market research to zeroing in on the right HR tech, firms have a lot of groundwork to do. Although firms find the best HR tech, the real challenge is to incorporate the new system effectively into their existing workflow.

This is where HR implementation and support specialists come into the picture. They stand with clients who may have limited experience in handling digital HR systems throughout the software implementation.

DigiSME, a leading HRMS software provider, offers the best solution to companies that aim to accelerate digital adoption, especially in HR department.

Previously, the delay in software deployment was a minor inconvenience. But now, they are significantly impacting business continuity. Despite HR tech being the need of the hour, its implementation often falls behind schedule, leaving companies at risk of losing lakhs.

It begins with choosing the right technology but ends with effective implementation. When it comes to implementation process, most companies stumble if the HR, IT, and leadership teams aren’t aligned, or the HR software vendor lacks strong post-sales support.

Moreover, companies without a structured workflow find it challenging to identify where processes need to be digitised. It leads to confusion in the first place and later results in costly rework.

Thousands of organisations operate across the country, and the number of HRMS software vendors remains comparatively low. Making full customisation is a challenge. Many companies expect HRMS solutions to replicate their exact internal workflows, but not all processes can be mirrored. As a result, businesses often turn to standard products without fully understanding the need to adapt certain practices for better system compatibility.

When company leaders aren’t actively involved, HRMS projects often lose focus and momentum. At the same time, employees may resist the new system because they’re unfamiliar with it or fear being closely monitored. Smaller HR vendors might not be able to scale with your business needs, while larger global vendors may not understand Indian payroll and compliance rules. Another common issue is integrating the new HRMS with old systems like attendance, payroll, or ERP software, which often don’t connect smoothly.

DigiSME knows that HR digital transformation is not as easy as it sounds. The company has coined a hands-on support strategy that helps businesses replace HR chaos with clarity and turns change into progress.

Introducing Cost-to-Cost Onsite Implementation

DigiSME has launched its Cost-to-Cost Onsite Implementation Package — an initiative that to deploy HRMS faster with full on-ground support.

“We believe providing extraordinary support is just as important as offering a great HRMS software. Technology alone doesn’t solve the problem — people do,” said Dinesh Kamal Somanchi, CTO of DigiSME. “Our dedicated onsite team works closely with your employees right from the initial setup to ensure a smooth and quick software deployment. We understand that every business is unique, so our implementation specialists guide you through a customised setup process tailored to your specific needs. With hands-on support, your team can quickly adapt to the new system and start experiencing its full value from day one.

DigiSME’s commitment is to simplify HR transformation and empower every business across sectors.

To learn more about the Cost-to-Cost Implementation offering, visit www.digisme.in.

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Skyriss Recognized Among Top CFD Brokers Globally as It Expands Reach into Emerging Markets

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Dubai [UAE], May 19: Skyriss, a regulated multi-asset brokerage headquartered in Dubai, has been officially recognized as one of the leading global CFD (Contract for Difference) brokers, cementing its position as a next-generation trading platform redefining how traders access financial markets.

Licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and compliant across multiple international jurisdictions, Skyriss is gaining momentum for its seamless trading experience, advanced infrastructure, and commitment to transparency. The platform offers traders access to a wide range of global markets, including forex, commodities, indices, shares, and crypto CFDs, all through a unified, performance-driven ecosystem.

“At Skyriss, we didn’t set out to build just another trading platform — we built a trading experience,” said, Director at Skyriss. “Today’s traders want more than just access. They want speed, simplicity, and trust. That’s what we deliver — and why traders across the globe are choosing us.”

A Brokerage Built for the Modern Trader

Skyriss operates on a core philosophy of “Limitless Possibilities,” combining instant account onboarding, low-latency execution, and a user-first interface that gives traders unmatched control over their portfolios. Whether trading on desktop or mobile, users benefit from an intuitive environment designed to reduce friction and maximize performance.

The company’s institutional-grade infrastructure has made it a popular choice among retail and professional traders seeking a reliable, regulated CFD trading platform — especially as global demand for online financial services continues to rise.

Why Skyriss Is Gaining Global Attention

  • Regulated Multi-Asset Brokerage: Fully licensed by the SCA and compliant across jurisdictions
  • Unified Platform: Access major global markets from a single account — forex, shares, indices, commodities, and crypto CFDs
  • Fastest Onboarding in the Industry: Traders can open an account and start trading within minutes
  • Institutional-Grade Technology: Low-latency trade execution built for serious strategies
  • Mobile-First Design: A seamless user experience across all devices
  • Client-Centric Model: Strong support and protection frameworks with multilingual assistance

Growing Momentum Across Emerging Markets

Skyriss is also experiencing strong growth across India, Southeast Asia, and Africa, as traders in emerging markets turn to digital platforms that prioritize compliance, speed, and usability. The platform’s mobile-first approach and quick onboarding process make it especially appealing to a new generation of retail traders in the region.

“As we expand into emerging markets, our goal is to provide every trader — regardless of location — with tools and infrastructure previously reserved for institutions,” added, the Director.

About Skyriss

Skyriss is a regulated multi-asset CFD brokerage based in Dubai, offering access to global financial markets including forex, indices, commodities, shares, and crypto CFDs. Built with cutting-edge technology and licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), Skyriss empowers traders with speed, simplicity, and transparency — all through one secure platform.

Open an account today. It is that simple.

www.skyriss.com

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