Trailer Driving School in Kerala: Master the Reverse That Fails Most Candidates, on A2Z's Own Trailers


A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute, training drivers and operators in Kerala since 1978, runs normal and container trailer courses on its own vehicles and practice ground, with 19 branches and a main campus at Willingdon Island, Kochi.A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute runs two trailer courses, one for normal trailers and one for container trailers, aimed at drivers who want work at ports, with logistics companies and in heavy haulage in India and the Gulf. The institute says most candidates underestimate the same two things: the order in which the licences have to be earned, and reversing an articulated vehicle.
The licence is a ladder
A trailer licence is not a standalone licence. It is an endorsement added to an existing heavy vehicle licence, and it sits at the top of a sequence. A driver starts with an LMV licence, adds a transport or commercial endorsement, moves up to a heavy goods vehicle licence (HMV or HTV), and only then qualifies for the trailer endorsement that covers articulated and multi-axle vehicles. Each step generally requires holding the previous one for a qualifying period set by the RTO. Commercial driving in Kerala also needs a separate driver's badge.
"Half the people who call us have planned around a timeline they read online, and then find their licence dates don't qualify them yet," said Aravind, Executive Director of A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute. "The first thing any trailer driving school in Kerala should do is look at what you hold and when you got it. Then we can tell you your real route, and it saves people months."
What the practical test asks for
The trailer practical tests five things: a pre-trip inspection including the coupling, coupling and uncoupling, controlled manoeuvring and turning with the articulation, reversing, and safe road handling under load. Reversing is where most candidates fail. In reverse, an articulated trailer swings the opposite way to the steering input.
"People expect the highway to be the hard part," Aravind said. "Then you ask a man to reverse a trailer into a bay, and for the first week he turns the wheel the wrong way every time. You can't learn that from a video. You need hours on a real trailer with an instructor next to you telling you what your hands are doing."
Two courses on one owned fleet
A2Z trains on trailers it owns, on a dedicated practice ground, instead of booking time on hired vehicles. Students can choose normal trailer training or container trailer training. Both follow a seven-stage curriculum: vehicle parts, controls and pre-trip checks; coupling and uncoupling; reversing, turning and manoeuvring; container handling and load securing; highway driving, gradients and braking; daily checks and basic maintenance; and licence and assessment preparation.
Graduates receive ISO and Operator Card certification along with guidance on heavy transport licensing. The main campus at Willingdon Island has a hostel for students who travel in.
A trailer driving school in Kerala with its own vehicles can give students more practice. On a hired trailer, time runs out when the booking ends. On an owned one, students keep practising until the reverse is under control.
An institute of firsts since 1978
A2Z opened in 1978. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. It owns every machine and vehicle it trains on and works with more than 527 placement partner companies.
Where trailer drivers work
The institute describes trailer driving as one of the better-paying commercial driving categories. Demand comes from Kerala's ports, from logistics corridors across India, and from heavy haulage in the Gulf. Graduates train for roles as trailer drivers, container and port trailer drivers, transport and logistics drivers, and heavy vehicle drivers in India and the Gulf.
Gulf haulage employers usually require a practical trade test. A2Z runs that test at its own Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, following the skill verification requirements of GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. Candidates train and test on the same trailers.
A2Z provides training, assessment and placement assistance. It does not recruit for overseas jobs and refers candidates who want to work abroad to licensed recruiting agents.
Who can join
Entry depends on the licence ladder rather than on education. The minimum age follows RTO norms for heavy vehicles, which is higher than the age for a car licence. Candidates need basic physical fitness and government photo ID and proof of address, and an existing light vehicle licence helps.
Anyone comparing a trailer driving school in Kerala can ask three things: whether the school owns its trailers, whether it offers container trailer training as well as normal trailer training, and whether it can run the trade test that Gulf employers ask for.
Course details and eligibility for A2Z's trailer driving school in Kerala are at https://a2zinstitute.in/courses/trailer-operator-training/
For fees, batch dates and the nearest of the 19 branches, send the admissions team details of the licence you hold by phone or WhatsApp.
 
About A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Founded in 1978, A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute is an ISO 9001:2015 certified heavy equipment and heavy driving training institute in Kerala, India. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. The institute owns all of its training machines. It runs a Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, Kochi, and works with more than 527 placement partner companies. Website: https://a2zinstitute.in
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A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala, India
Admissions: +91 85900 85591
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विमेन राइज़ कम्युनिटी: डिजिटल स्किल्स के जरिए गृहिणियों को घर से आगे बढ़ने के अवसरों से जोड़ने की पहल

नई दिल्ली। बदलते डिजिटल दौर में सीखने और काम करने के तरीके तेजी से बदल रहे हैं। आज इंटरनेट और डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म के माध्यम से घर से नई स्किल्स सीखने और काम के विभिन्न विकल्पों को समझने के अवसर उपलब्ध हैं। इन अवसरों को गृहिणियों तक पहुँचाने की दिशा में विमेन राइज़ कम्युनिटी काम कर रही है। कम्युनिटी का उद्देश्य महिलाओं को डिजिटल स्किल्स, ऑनलाइन काम और बिज़नेस से जुड़े विकल्पों की जानकारी और शुरुआती मार्गदर्शन उपलब्ध कराना है।
घर और परिवार की जिम्मेदारियों के कारण कई महिलाओं के लिए पारंपरिक तरीके से काम या बिज़नेस शुरू करना आसान नहीं होता। ऐसे में घर से सीखने और डिजिटल माध्यमों के जरिए काम करने के विकल्प उनके लिए एक संभावित रास्ता बन सकते हैं। विमेन राइज़ कम्युनिटी इसी जरूरत को ध्यान में रखते हुए महिलाओं को सीखने और उपलब्ध अवसरों को समझने के लिए एक मंच प्रदान करने का प्रयास कर रही है।
गृहिणियों के लिए डिजिटल स्किल्स सीखने पर जोर
पिछले एक वर्ष से विमेन राइज़ कम्युनिटी महिलाओं को डिजिटल स्किल्स और ऑनलाइन काम से जुड़ी जानकारी देने की दिशा में काम कर रही है। कम्युनिटी के अनुसार, इससे जुड़ी कई महिलाओं ने अलग-अलग डिजिटल स्किल्स सीखने के बाद घर से काम शुरू करने की दिशा में कदम बढ़ाया है।
डिजिटल स्किल्स में रुचि रखने वाली महिलाएँ अपनी क्षमता और रुचि के अनुसार अलग-अलग क्षेत्रों को समझ सकती हैं। ऑनलाइन काम, डिजिटल बिज़नेस, सोशल मीडिया से जुड़े कार्य और अन्य डिजिटल अवसरों की जानकारी महिलाओं को यह तय करने में मदद कर सकती है कि वे अपने लिए किस दिशा में आगे बढ़ना चाहती हैं।
कम्युनिटी का फोकस केवल अवसरों की जानकारी देने तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि महिलाओं को शुरुआत की प्रक्रिया को समझने में सहायता करना भी इसका एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।
घर की जिम्मेदारियों के साथ सीखने का अवसर
गृहिणियों के लिए समय एक महत्वपूर्ण पहलू है। परिवार, बच्चों और घर की जिम्मेदारियों के बीच नियमित रूप से किसी बाहरी काम के लिए समय निकालना कई बार चुनौतीपूर्ण हो सकता है। ऐसे में ऑनलाइन लर्निंग और घर से किए जा सकने वाले काम महिलाओं को अपनी उपलब्धता के अनुसार सीखने और आगे बढ़ने का विकल्प दे सकते हैं।
विमेन राइज़ कम्युनिटी महिलाओं को ऐसे अवसरों और स्किल्स के बारे में जानकारी देने का प्रयास करती है, जिन्हें वे अपनी दिनचर्या, रुचि और परिस्थितियों के अनुसार समझ सकें।
कम्युनिटी से जुड़े सदस्यों द्वारा साझा किए गए अनुभवों में नई चीज़ें सीखने, आत्मविश्वास बढ़ने और घर से काम शुरू करने जैसे पहलुओं का उल्लेख किया गया है। कुछ महिलाओं ने अपने काम से प्राप्त आय के माध्यम से परिवार की आर्थिक जरूरतों में योगदान देने के अनुभव भी साझा किए हैं।
ऑनलाइन सेशन और वेबिनार के जरिए मार्गदर्शन
महिलाओं को डिजिटल दुनिया और ऑनलाइन काम की प्रक्रिया समझाने के लिए विमेन राइज़ कम्युनिटी की ओर से ऑनलाइन सेशन और वेबिनार आयोजित किए जाते हैं। इन कार्यक्रमों में डिजिटल स्किल्स, ऑनलाइन काम करने के तरीके, बिज़नेस मॉडल और उपलब्ध कार्यक्रमों से जुड़ी जानकारी आसान भाषा में साझा करने का प्रयास किया जाता है।
इन सेशन्स के दौरान महिलाएँ अपने सवाल पूछ सकती हैं और अपनी परिस्थितियों के अनुसार उपलब्ध विकल्पों को समझ सकती हैं। इससे उन्हें किसी भी अवसर को अपनाने से पहले उसके बारे में जानकारी हासिल करने और अपने लिए उपयुक्त दिशा चुनने में मदद मिल सकती है।
महिलाओं के अनुभव बन रहे हैं प्रेरणा का माध्यम
विमेन राइज़ कम्युनिटी से जुड़ी महिलाओं के अनुभव भी इसकी गतिविधियों का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा हैं। कुछ सदस्यों ने डिजिटल स्किल्स सीखने के बाद अपने अनुभव साझा किए हैं, जिनमें नई क्षमताएँ विकसित करने, आत्मविश्वास बढ़ाने और घर से काम शुरू करने जैसे पहलू सामने आए हैं।
ऐसे अनुभव दूसरी महिलाओं के लिए यह समझने का माध्यम बन सकते हैं कि डिजिटल स्किल्स सीखने और ऑनलाइन काम शुरू करने की प्रक्रिया किस तरह आगे बढ़ सकती है। हालांकि, हर व्यक्ति के परिणाम अलग होते हैं और किसी भी ऑनलाइन काम से होने वाली आय या सफलता कई कारकों पर निर्भर करती है, जिनमें कौशल, समय, प्रयास, काम की प्रकृति और बाजार की परिस्थितियाँ शामिल हैं।
महिला सशक्तिकरण की दिशा में एक प्रयास
विमेन राइज़ कम्युनिटी का उद्देश्य महिलाओं को केवल कमाई के अवसरों से जोड़ना नहीं, बल्कि उन्हें सीखने, अपनी क्षमताओं को पहचानने और अपने व्यक्तिगत लक्ष्यों की दिशा में आगे बढ़ने के लिए आवश्यक जानकारी उपलब्ध कराना भी है।
नई स्किल्स सीखने से महिलाओं को अपनी रुचि के क्षेत्रों को समझने और डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म की संभावनाओं से परिचित होने का अवसर मिल सकता है। खास तौर पर गृहिणियों के लिए यह सीखने की प्रक्रिया उनके व्यक्तिगत विकास और भविष्य के अवसरों की दिशा में एक कदम हो सकती है।
आने वाले समय में विमेन राइज़ कम्युनिटी अधिक महिलाओं तक डिजिटल लर्निंग, स्किल डेवलपमेंट, ऑनलाइन काम और बिज़नेस से जुड़ी जानकारी पहुँचाने की दिशा में काम करने की योजना रखती है। कम्युनिटी का प्रयास है कि महिलाएँ अपनी परिस्थितियों और रुचि के अनुसार उपलब्ध विकल्पों को समझें और अपनी व्यक्तिगत तथा आर्थिक आकांक्षाओं की दिशा में सूचित तरीके से आगे बढ़ सकें।
 

GAFA and IIRIS Consulting Push Forensic Investigation into the AI Era
NEW DELHI: The growing sophistication of financial fraud and technology-enabled crime is forcing a rethink of how investigations are conducted. Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of the investigator’s toolkit, not simply for automation, but for analysing large volumes of financial data, identifying anomalies and connecting information that may otherwise remain fragmented.
Against this backdrop, the Global Association of Forensic Accountants (GAFA) has joined hands with IIRIS Consulting to develop the Certified AI Investigator (CAII) programme, bringing artificial intelligence directly into the professional investigation curriculum. The programme is positioned at the intersection of forensic accounting, fraud investigation, financial intelligence and applied technology.
The initiative reflects a broader shift in the investigation profession. Fraudsters are increasingly using digital platforms, automated processes, complex transaction structures and technology to conceal financial activity. Investigators, consequently, need to be able to work with data at scale and use technology without losing the fundamentals of evidence-based investigation.
The CAII programme is built around practical application rather than AI theory alone. The current programme includes 48 hours of live instruction across eight modules and eight working platforms, with applications covering AI-assisted investigation, data and transaction analysis, fraud detection and investigative intelligence.
What makes the initiative particularly relevant is its emphasis on the investigator remaining in control. AI can identify patterns and accelerate analysis, but it cannot independently establish whether an unusual transaction is fraudulent, determine the credibility of evidence or replace professional skepticism. Those decisions still require human judgment, corroboration and investigative reasoning.
The collaboration also brings complementary capabilities. The skill enhancement capabilities of Global Association of Forensic Accountants (GAFA) operating across forensic accounting, fraud investigation, AML and financial-crime education, and IIRIS Consulting’s intelligence capabilities across risk advisory, security, intelligence, forensics and due diligence, with operations spanning India, MENA, Asia and Europe.
The development points to a larger transformation within forensic investigation: the next generation of professionals may need to be equally comfortable reading financial statements, interrogating datasets and questioning AI-generated findings. As financial crime continues to evolve, the advantage may increasingly belong not to investigators who simply use AI, but to those who understand when to use it, how to challenge it and how to turn its output into defensible investigative evidence.

भारत के यंगेस्ट साइबर सिक्योरिटी स्पेशलिस्ट Cyber Expert Nehal ने AI से होने वाले वित्तीय घोटालों पर जारी की चेतावनी


नई दिल्ली, भारत — देश भर में डिजिटल वित्तीय धोखाधड़ी के बढ़ते मामलों को देखते हुए, भारत के यंगेस्ट साइबर सिक्योरिटी स्पेशलिस्ट, Cyber Expert Nehal, ने एक महत्वपूर्ण जन-सलाह जारी की है। इसका मुख्य उद्देश्य लोगों को एआई-संचालित (AI-driven) वॉइस स्कैम और उन्नत फ़िशिंग तकनीकों के प्रति सतर्क करना है।आज के समय में डिजिटल बैंकिंग और UPI ट्रांजेक्शन आम जीवन का अहम हिस्सा बन चुके हैं, जिसका फायदा उठाकर साइबर अपराधी अपने तरीकों को और आधुनिक बना रहे हैं। हाल की जांचों से "AI Voice Cloning Fraud" के मामलों में भारी बढ़ोतरी का खुलासा हुआ है, जिसमें ठग किसी रिश्तेदार या परिचित की आवाज़ को एआई के ज़रिये रीक्रिएट करके आपातकालीन स्थिति का झांसा देते हैं और पैसे ऐंठ लेते हैं।
"साइबर अपराधी अब केवल पारंपरिक ओटीपी फ्रॉड तक सीमित नहीं हैं; वे लोगों के मनोविज्ञान और भावनाओं से खेलने के लिए डीपफेक ऑडियो टूल और सोशल इंजीनियरिंग का सहारा ले रहे हैं," Cyber Expert Nehal ने कहा। "जब लोग किसी अपने की आवाज़ या आपातकालीन परिस्थिति सुनते हैं, तो वे जल्दबाज़ी में सुरक्षा नियमों को अनदेखा कर देते हैं। इस तरह के फ्रॉड से बचने का सबसे सही तरीका यह है कि कोई भी वित्तीय लेनदेन करने से पहले पहचान की पुष्टि ज़रूर करें।"
इन उभरते खतरों से बचाव के लिए, Cyber Expert Nehal ने आम जनता के लिए 3 आवश्यक सुरक्षा टिप्स साझा किए हैं:
  इमरजेंसी कोड वर्ड बनाएं: अपने परिवार के साथ एक गुप्त कोड शब्द या वाक्यांश तय करें, ताकि अचानक आए किसी भी आपातकालीन कॉल के दौरान सही व्यक्ति की पहचान की जा सके।
  जल्दबाज़ी में कोई कदम न उठाएं: साइबर ठग हमेशा डर और हड़बड़ी का माहौल बनाते हैं। कॉल कट करके संबंधित व्यक्ति के आधिकारिक या पहले से मौजूद नंबर पर दोबारा कॉल करके स्थिति की पुष्टि करें।
अनावश्यक ऐप परमिशन हटाएं: स्मार्टफोन से उन ऐप्स को तुरंत हटाएं या उनकी परमिशन रद्द करें जो बिना किसी आवश्यकता के कॉन्टैक्ट्स, एसएमएस और माइक्रोफोन का एक्सेस मांगते हैं।
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Tata Safari: A Premium Family SUV Designed for Comfortable Long-Distance Travel


A Family SUV Built Around Space and ComfortFamily travel often means carrying more passengers, luggage and expectations. For customers planning regular road trips or looking for a spacious SUV for everyday family use, seating capacity, cabin comfort and practicality can become important purchase considerations.
The Tata Safari is positioned as a premium SUV with three-row seating, offering 6- and 7-seater configurations depending on the version. Its larger SUV format makes it relevant for families who want additional passenger space and a comfortable environment for longer journeys.
Designed for Long-Distance Travel
A long drive can involve city traffic, open highways and changing road conditions. A family SUV therefore needs to combine performance with a comfortable driving experience.
The Tata Safari has been offered with a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine producing 170 PS and 350 Nm, with manual and automatic transmission options depending on the variant.
Customers should confirm the latest variant-wise specifications, equipment and availability with an authorised Tata Motors dealer before booking.
Three Rows for Growing Families
One of the key reasons customers consider a larger SUV is the flexibility provided by three rows of seating.
The Tata Safari can accommodate larger families and groups while providing the practicality expected from a premium SUV. The third row can be particularly useful when additional passengers need to travel together, while the cabin layout is designed around passenger comfort.
For families that frequently travel together, a three-row SUV can be useful for holidays, weekend trips, airport travel and other journeys where additional seating is required.
Technology and Convenience on the Road
Modern family SUVs are expected to provide more than space. Infotainment, connectivity and convenience features have become an important part of the in-car experience.
The Tata Safari has been offered with features such as a large touchscreen infotainment system, configurable digital instrumentation, connected-car functions and premium audio options, depending on the variant.
Feature availability can vary between variants, so customers should compare the current specifications of the versions they are considering.
Safety as an Important Family Consideration
Safety remains a key consideration when selecting a family vehicle, particularly for customers who regularly travel on highways.
The Tata Safari has been equipped with a range of safety and driver-support technologies, with equipment varying by variant. Tata Motors has highlighted features and systems designed to support occupants and the driver across different driving situations.
Customers should review the latest safety specification of their preferred variant and discuss the available equipment with the dealership before purchase.
Tata Safari for Delhi-NCR Customers
Customers searching for a Tata Safari showroom in Delhi-NCR can explore the vehicle through Garud Tata Motors.
Tata Cars Showroom - Palam, Dwarka provides access for customers from Palam, Dwarka and nearby areas.
Tata Cars Showroom - Najafgarh serves customers from Najafgarh and surrounding locations.
Tata Cars Showroom - Narela provides another option for customers in Narela and nearby areas.
Customers can enquire about available variants, features, colours, pricing and test-drive opportunities at the nearest showroom.
Why a Tata Safari Test Drive Matters
A larger SUV should ideally be experienced before purchase. A test drive gives customers the opportunity to understand the vehicle's size, driving position, visibility, ride comfort, cabin layout and overall driving experience.
Customers interested in a Tata Safari test drive can contact Garud Tata Motors and enquire about available opportunities. A test drive can also help families assess access to the second and third rows and the practicality of the cabin for their typical journeys.
Service Support for Tata Safari Owners
The ownership experience continues after the vehicle is delivered. Regular maintenance and servicing are important for keeping a vehicle in appropriate operating condition.
Garud Tata Motors provides service support through Tata Cars Service Centre - Matiala, Dwarka and Tata Cars Service Centre - Najafgarh.
Safari owners can contact the relevant service centre for applicable scheduled servicing, maintenance and after-sales requirements.
A Premium SUV for the Complete Family Journey
The Tata Safari's appeal comes from the combination of three-row practicality, performance, comfort, technology and safety-focused equipment.
For customers looking for a premium family SUV in Delhi-NCR, the Safari is worth exploring through a showroom visit and test drive. Comparing variants against individual family and travel requirements can help customers select the configuration that suits them best.
About Garud Tata Motors
Garud Tata Motors provides Tata passenger vehicle sales and service support across its Delhi-NCR network. Customers can explore Tata cars and enquire about test drives at Tata Cars Showroom - Palam, Dwarka, Tata Cars Showroom - Najafgarh and Tata Cars Showroom - Narela. Service support is available through Tata Cars Service Centre - Matiala, Dwarka and Tata Cars Service Centre - Najafgarh.
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YANA Table Tennis League Returns as India's Fastest Growing TT League


YANA SPORTS PRESENTS YANA TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE 2026 – BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EDITION12 TEAMS, 96 PLAYERS, 1 MISSION – SMASH FOR CHANGE
3rd & 4th October, Khar Gymkhana, Mumbai
Mumbai, 6th September 2026 – Just 8 months after its landmark debut, YANA League by YANA Sports is back – bigger, mixed-gender and more purposeful. YANA Sports today unveiled the poster for YANA Table Tennis League 2026 – Breast Cancer Awareness Edition to be held on 3rd & 4th October at Khar Gymkhana, Mumbai. 
From Women’s Day Debut to India’s Fastest Growing TT League
YANA Sports, founded by seasoned marketing leader, producer and entrepreneur Krishna Kotian, was launched as a women-centric sports platform built around empowerment and mental wellness, with its flagship initiative debuting on 8th March 2026, aligning with the spirit of Women’s Day. 
YANA stands for “You Are Not Alone.” More than a name, it is a philosophy – addressing stress, societal pressure and the need for structured community support through sport. 
What started as India’s first Women’s Table Tennis League in March 2026 has in 8 months become THE FASTEST GROWING TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE IN INDIA that now turns mixed-gender for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 
Growth & Impact:
1. Sport as an Outlet: At the heart of the initiative is table tennis — a sport that is fast, strategic, and inclusive, accessible across age groups and skill levels, improving focus and mental clarity. 
2. From Participation to Movement: The inaugural edition welcomed corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, students, creatives and homemakers, creating a space where competition meets compassion. The second edition scales this to 12 franchise teams and 96 players.
3. Same Sport, Bigger Purpose: This edition dedicates itself to Breast Cancer Awareness – using sport to drive conversations around early screening, support survivors and celebrate strength.
Final 12 Teams for 2026:
1. Global Squad
2. Chambal Gharials 
3. Mahana Ventures
4. Maratha Warriors
5. Essen Vision Defenders
6. Delhi Dhakad
7. LV Spartans - London
8. Urjja Strikers
9. Century Warriors
10. Desi Warriorz
11. Teamo Productions Pvt. Ltd.
12. High Fly Freight Services
Partners: BIG FM (Radio Partner), Hathway & DEN (Telecast Partner), Global Advertisers Pvt. Ltd. (Outdoor Partner), Khar Gymkhana – KG (Venue Partner).
“We started YANA to prove that sport can heal as much as it can compete. From 8 teams in March to 12 teams now, the growth shows Mumbai needed this. This October, every smash will be for change,” said Krishna Kotian, Founder, YANA Sports.
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Who Really Makes Money in India’s F&O Market?
Smart Money Club Is Asking the Harder Question
For years, the main F&O headline has been simple: more than 90% of retail traders lose money every year. SEBI’s FY25 study says around 91% of individual traders lost. But that is only one side of the story. The harder question is who is making the money.
SEBI’s FY24 data answers it. Individual traders lost about ₹41,500 crore in gross F&O P&L, while proprietary desks and FPIs together made around ₹61,000 crore, and 96% of proprietary-trader profits and 97% of FPI profits came from algo-driven entities. That is who retail traders were competing against. Even individuals who used algos did not escape: as a group, they still lost around ₹13,900 crore on the same basis.
Put together, F&O looks less like a fair game for retail and more like a transfer: individual traders keep entering and mostly keep losing, while the profits keep showing up with professional desks and algo-driven players. That does not mean F&O was created to take money from retail traders. But the money has been moving in one direction for years: away from individuals and towards professional desks.
This is one of the reasons Pranjal Rastogi and CA Harshitha Iyer took Smart Money Club in a different direction. The Surat-based SEBI-registered firm focuses on equity swing and positional trading and has deliberately stayed away from teaching F&O and intraday trading despite steady demand for both.
Their concern was where a beginner starts. If almost all the profits on the professional side come from algos, why are beginners still pushed towards F&O as their first way to earn trading?
For a lot of people entering the market today, F&O is where trading begins rather than where it arrives after years of experience. Options look easy to access, the capital required can look small, and social media is full of gurus promising quick money. Someone who has barely studied a stock can open an account and start trading options almost immediately.
What makes this worse is how F&O is sold to beginners. For an education business, it is the easier product to market: more trades, more screenshots, more action and a simpler promise of quick money. And when people lose, the blame usually comes back to them. If you end up on the losing side, which SEBI’s data says happens to roughly nine out of ten individual traders, the explanation is often that you lacked “discipline” or could not “control your emotions”. Far less attention goes to the fact that you were sent into a market where the other side is often running far more sophisticated systems.
Rastogi and Iyer had already seen how this content cycle works while building Captum, the financial-markets channel that crossed 100,000 subscribers before Smart Money Club took shape. The content that travelled fastest was usually built around a strong hook, a quick takeaway of something that kept people watching till the end. It worked for reach. Teaching someone to trade needed something different, and that shaped what Smart Money Club would focus on.
Smart Money Club was built around swing and positional trading from the start, for people with jobs, businesses and full-time careers: people who could not make the market the centre of their day. For that audience, intraday trading and F&O made little sense. Both require much closer tracking of the market and, with leverage and expiry involved, mistakes get expensive quickly. Swing and positional trading fit better. Trades play out over days or weeks, which gives the trader time to study the overall market, choose the sector and stock, plan the entry and risk, and then manage the position without sitting in front of the screen all day.
That choice set the order of the entire SMC process: market first, then sectors, stock selection, setups, entries, risk and trade management. The same sequence runs through its weekly Live Inner Circle sessions, recorded course videos and its in-house platform, ProScreener.
The firm has worked with more than 16,000 people through its workshops and programmes, most of them working professionals and business owners. For them, a trading style that needs constant decisions through the day would not fit real life. Smart Money Club chose to build around real reality instead of around what was easiest to sell.
Swing trading does not remove risk, and SMC does not present it as an easier route to profits. Stocks can fall, setups fail and traders still make mistakes. The difference is the type of game being played. There is no weekly expiry forcing a position to resolve within a few hours or days. A trader can take time finding the right stock, define the risk before entering and stay out when the market is not offering a trade that fits.
India has made trading easy to access, and that is a good thing. But easy access to a sophisticated product does not make the product simple. If SEBI’s numbers show retail traders losing while professional and algo-driven players take home most of the profits, trading education may need to reconsider where the first lesson begins.
Smart Money Club’s answer is straightforward: a retail trader does not need to become a weaker version of a professional trading desk. They need a style of trading that fits the life they have.
CA Harshitha Iyer and Pranjal Rastogi are co-founders of Smart Money Club. Wealth Vidhya is a SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000028352). Views are personal. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing.

Beyond Care: Building India's Longevity Economy By Alok Bhatnagar Founder & CEO, KinKeeper


India stands at the threshold of a demographic transformation that will redefine its economic and social future. For decades, our growth story has been powered by the demographic dividend of a young population. That advantage fuelled entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation. Today, however, a new opportunity is emerging—one that demands an equally ambitious vision.
The future of India's prosperity will not be shaped by youth alone. It will also depend on how successfully we enable millions of older Indians to live healthier, longer, more productive, and financially secure lives.

This is the foundation of the Longevity Economy.

Unlike the traditional view of ageing as a period of dependency, the longevity economy recognises longer lives as an economic asset. It encompasses the products, services, technologies, policies, and infrastructure that enable people to remain healthy, independent, socially connected, and economically active throughout later life. It is about moving beyond care to build an ecosystem that empowers people to age with dignity, purpose, and opportunity.

The scale of this opportunity is significant. According to the UNFPA India Ageing Report 2023, India had approximately 149 million people aged 60 years and above in 2022. By 2050, that number is projected to reach 347 million, representing 20.8% of the population. The population aged 80 years and above is expected to grow by around 279% during the same period. These figures represent one of the most profound demographic shifts in India's history.

The challenge, however, is not simply that people are living longer. It is ensuring they live better. Extending healthspan—the years spent in good physical, mental, and social health—is as important as extending lifespan. Healthier ageing reduces pressure on healthcare systems while enabling people to remain active, independent, and engaged for longer.

This transformation extends far beyond healthcare. It creates opportunities across preventive healthcare, digital health, AgeTech, insurance, retirement planning, accessible housing, mobility, wellness, nutrition, lifelong learning, travel, home modifications, and community-based services. Advances in artificial intelligence, wearable devices, remote monitoring, and assistive technologies are also reshaping how people age safely and independently.

A growing number of senior citizens today possess accumulated savings, home ownership, professional expertise, and decades of experience. They are not merely recipients of care—they are consumers, mentors, entrepreneurs, investors, volunteers, and active contributors to society. Businesses that understand their evolving aspirations will be better positioned to serve one of India's fastest-growing consumer segments.

Recognising this opportunity, NITI Aayog has highlighted the rapid emergence of India's silver economy and the opportunities it presents across healthcare, financial services, housing, technology, wellness, and home-based care. The report also notes that healthcare accounts for nearly 31% of senior citizens' expenditure, underscoring the growing demand for preventive healthcare, rehabilitation, home healthcare, and technology-enabled services.

The longevity economy is also poised to become a major employment generator. As India's population ages, demand will grow for caregivers, geriatric specialists, nurses, physiotherapists, rehabilitation professionals, psychologists, nutritionists, accessibility consultants, financial advisers, and AgeTech innovators. Building this ecosystem can create millions of skilled jobs while improving quality of life and reducing pressure on families.

The Economic Survey 2023–24 introduces the concept of the Silver Dividend, noting that enabling people aged 60–69 to remain economically active could increase GDP across Asian economies by an average of 1.5%. It recommends greater investment in lifelong learning, care infrastructure, workforce development, and age-friendly employment, recognising healthy ageing as both a social and economic priority.

Around the world, countries are already adapting to longer lives. Japan has pioneered AgeTech and robotics for independent living. Germany has strengthened long-term care systems, while Singapore has invested in age-friendly communities and ageing-in-place programmes. Their experience demonstrates that demographic change can become a catalyst for innovation when supported by forward-looking policy and private-sector investment.

India must now develop its own model. Urbanisation, migration, smaller families, and longer life expectancy have changed traditional caregiving patterns. Millions of older parents now live independently while their children pursue careers elsewhere. Meeting their evolving needs will require an integrated ecosystem that combines family support, technology, professional services, and community engagement.

The Government of India has taken encouraging steps through initiatives such as the Senior Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE), which supports startups developing solutions for older adults, alongside programmes that encourage healthy ageing and continued participation in society. Together, these initiatives signal an important shift—from treating ageing primarily as a welfare concern to recognising it as a driver of innovation and economic opportunity.

Yet government action alone will not be enough. Building a longevity economy requires collaboration between policymakers, entrepreneurs, healthcare providers, investors, insurers, technology companies, financial institutions, urban planners, academia, and civil society. Age-friendly infrastructure, preventive healthcare, digital inclusion, lifelong learning, and community-based support must become central to India's development agenda.

As India progresses towards Viksit Bharat 2047, success will not be measured solely by economic growth. It will also be measured by how effectively we enable people of every generation to live healthier, safer, more independent, and financially secure lives.

The question is no longer whether India will become an ageing society—it already is. The real challenge is whether we are prepared to transform longevity into a national advantage.

Building the longevity economy is not simply about caring for older citizens. It is about creating a future where longer lives fuel innovation, strengthen industries, generate employment, and enhance social well-being. India has the scale, entrepreneurial talent, and policy momentum to lead this transformation. If we act with vision today, longevity will become not a demographic challenge, but one of India's greatest economic opportunities.

Soummodeep Dey Appointed National Coordinator of Janata Congress Party, Set to Lead Youth Mobilisation Drive


Jamshedpur/New Delhi: In a move that signals a fresh push for youth-driven politics, the Janata Congress Party (JCP) has elevated Soummodeep Dey, a Jamshedpur-based social worker and youth activist, to the position of National Coordinator. The appointment, confirmed by the party's central leadership, marks a significant step up from his earlier role as the party's National Youth Coordinator and places him at the heart of JCP's organisational expansion across the country.Dey's rise within the party has been steady. Barely months after taking charge of the youth wing under the "People First, Nation First, India First" banner, he has now been handed a broader mandate that goes beyond youth mobilisation to include strengthening the party's central committee structure. Party insiders say the decision reflects growing confidence in his ability to build grassroots networks and translate organisational directives into on-ground action.
"This is not just a position, it is a responsibility to build the organisation across the country and give the voice of the youth a new direction," Dey said following the announcement. He added that his immediate priorities would be organisational expansion, deeper youth participation, and highlighting issues that directly affect ordinary citizens.
A Background Rooted in Service
Dey's political journey did not begin with the Janata Congress Party. Hailing from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, he first built a public profile through the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Seva Samiti, a community welfare organisation he founded that has been active in blood donation drives, cleanliness campaigns, disaster relief, and support for the underprivileged. The organisation's consistent work in the region earned Dey the Subhash Chandra Bose Icon Award 2025, a recognition of his contribution to social welfare and community development.
Before joining JCP, Dey was also associated with the National Students' Union of India, where he served as State Vice-Chairman of the Social Media Committee for Odisha. During his tenure, he was part of the coordination team for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Odisha and held responsibilities within the University President NSUI campus committee, giving him early exposure to large-scale organisational coordination and student politics.
On the academic front, Dey holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA specialising in Human Resources and Marketing, a combination that party colleagues say has shaped his structured approach to organisational planning.
Party's Push for Youth Leadership
The Janata Congress Party, which has been steadily expanding its footprint, has framed the appointment as part of a larger strategy to bring younger voices into decision-making roles ahead of upcoming state elections, including in Manipur and Goa. The party has also been vocal on regional and cross-border issues, recently expressing solidarity with flood and landslide-affected communities in Nepal, an initiative in which Dey featured prominently as the face of the party's outreach.
Party leadership, in its formal note of congratulations, said it appreciated Dey's trust, passion, and dedication toward youth and the nation, adding that his leadership was expected to help empower young people and position them at the forefront of nation-building efforts.
What Comes Next
With the appointment now official, attention turns to how quickly Dey can translate his organisational experience into visible results for JCP. His task list includes expanding the party's presence in states where it currently has limited structure, strengthening the central committee, and ensuring that youth engagement extends beyond social media messaging into active ground mobilisation.
For a party still building its national identity, the choice of a coordinator with a background in both grassroots social work and structured student politics appears deliberate. Whether this translates into electoral traction remains to be seen, but for now, the appointment has generated visible enthusiasm among party supporters and workers who see it as evidence of the party's willingness to invest in younger leadership.
Soummodeep Dey's appointment as National Coordinator adds a new chapter to a career that has moved from community service in Jamshedpur to student politics in Odisha and now to a national role within the Janata Congress Party's organisational framework.
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Om Sai Safeguard Services Strengthens Its Presence as a Trusted Provider of Security Services In Delhi
NEW DELHI — As businesses, residential communities, institutions, and commercial establishments increasingly prioritize professional protection, the demand for reliable Security Services In Delhi continues to grow. Om Sai Safeguard Services Pvt. Ltd., an established private security company with operations across multiple states, is strengthening its presence in the national capital by offering trained manpower and customized security solutions for diverse requirements.
Since its establishment in 2018, Om Sai Safeguard Services has steadily expanded its operations and developed experience across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional security requirements. The company operates in Delhi as well as Maharashtra, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh, enabling it to serve clients with security needs across different locations.
Delhi is one of India's busiest metropolitan regions, with a wide range of corporate offices, industrial facilities, educational institutions, hospitals, retail spaces, hotels, and residential societies. Every property has different security challenges, making professionally managed Security Services In Delhi increasingly important for organizations and property owners seeking reliable protection.
Om Sai Safeguard Services focuses on providing trained security personnel who can support day-to-day safety, access control, surveillance, patrolling, visitor management, and emergency response. The company's approach combines on-ground security personnel with modern monitoring solutions to create security arrangements suited to individual client requirements.
Comprehensive Security Solutions for Different Sectors
The company's services cover a broad range of industries and establishments. Its security solutions include corporate and office security, industrial security, bank security, hotel security, hospital security, event security, residential security, and lady security guard services.
For corporate offices and commercial establishments, professional security guards can help manage entry and exit points, monitor visitors, protect assets, and maintain order on the premises. Industrial and warehouse facilities often require additional attention to perimeter security, employee movement, and the protection of valuable equipment and materials.
Om Sai Safeguard Services also provides security arrangements for hotels, healthcare facilities, banks, shopping areas, and events. These sectors require personnel who can maintain vigilance while also interacting professionally with employees, visitors, customers, and guests.
Trained Personnel and Responsive Security Support
One of the key factors clients consider when choosing Security Services In Delhi is the quality and preparedness of security personnel. Om Sai Safeguard Services emphasizes trained manpower and disciplined security practices as part of its service approach.
The company also highlights its Quick Response Team and its focus on timely support when situations require immediate attention. A visible and alert security presence can play an important role in identifying unusual activity, managing incidents, and helping maintain a safer environment.
Along with physical guarding, the company supports CCTV monitoring and electronic surveillance as part of its wider security solutions. Combining technology with trained on-site personnel can help organizations maintain better visibility and respond efficiently to security concerns.
Flexible Security Arrangements for Businesses and Properties
Security requirements can vary significantly depending on the size and nature of a property. A residential society may require visitor management and regular patrolling, while a large commercial or industrial facility may need round-the-clock security coverage.
Om Sai Safeguard Services offers flexible security arrangements, including different shift options based on client requirements. This enables businesses, institutions, and property managers to plan security coverage according to their operational schedules and risk assessments.
The company's experience across multiple sectors allows it to develop customized arrangements rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether the requirement is for a single location or multiple sites, professional planning and reliable staffing remain important parts of an effective security strategy.
Growing Presence Across Multiple States
While Om Sai Safeguard Services has a strong operational base in Maharashtra, its services extend to Delhi and other parts of India. The company maintains a Delhi branch in Palam and presents itself as a provider of professional security solutions for homes, businesses, and institutions across its service locations.
For organizations looking for Security Services In Delhi, factors such as trained personnel, service flexibility, operational experience, and the ability to understand site-specific requirements can make a meaningful difference. Om Sai Safeguard Services continues to focus on these areas as it expands its presence and serves clients across different sectors.
As security needs evolve alongside urban growth and changing business environments, the role of professional private security providers is becoming increasingly important. With a range of guarding and surveillance solutions, Om Sai Safeguard Services aims to support clients seeking dependable protection for people, property, and business operations.
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