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Indus Health Plus launches website for Gulf Market
MUMBAI: Indus Health Plus, a pioneer in preventive healthcare today announced the launch of its new website catering to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Gulf http://www.indushealthplus.com/ae. The company through its unique business model will offer preventive healthcare packages to NRIs based out of Gulf countries, enabling them to avail the services in India across various locations.
Customers will have the choice to choose from healthcare packages like Essentia, Superia, Optima based on the age group and medical history. The health packages offered are comprehensive in nature which includes up to 60 essential tests to know health statistics. Indus has set up strategic alliances with well-equipped and renowned hospitals and high end diagnostic centers in 55 Indian cities across 92 centers in 17 states.
The website is developed with an aim to create awareness about benefits of early detection and prevention over curative measures to enjoy a healthy life without financial distress. One can avail these packages for themselves and can gift to their family members to ensure a healthier life. It highlights the USP of Indus healthcare packages along with doctor consultation and availability of reports on the same day.
Mr.Amol Naikawadi, Joint Managing Director Indus Health Plus says, “We have observed that the NRI segment is growing at a steady pace. They have distinct needs when it comes to personal healthcare. With the launch of our new website we are offering preventive healthcare packages to NRI’s catering to their specific needs. The NRI’s are concerned about their health and their family members’ health back home. It also gives us an opportunity to cater to markets beyond India where we see a huge potential and demand for preventive healthcare services. The UAE website is the first step in this direction to make preventive healthcare packages affordable, available& accessible to NRIs. It has been our constant endeavour to offer customer friendly and high-quality preventive healthcare options. As we expand our business in newer markets, we will continue to deliver to this promise. We are offering these services where customers can avail packages in base currency (Dirham) or Indian currency. Our live doctor chat will help customers solve any query & help them choose the right package.”
It has been observed that between July – August especially in southern and western part of India 10 – 15% of NRI’s buy preventive healthcare packages through online medium and 7 – 8 % buys the packages offline. We have witnessed a 12% increase in online purchases as compared to last year on our website. 7.18 million NRI resides in Gulf countries and 75 % of working population is between the age group of 25 – 40 years.
The new website includes following enhancements:
a. Details of centres across India
b. Healthcare packages offered
c. Informative note on lifestyle diseases
d. Insights on preventive healthcare
The customers can also call on toll free number ( India – 0-90490-22222, Gulf – 800 035 702 975) to seek advice and assistance.
e-commerce
Flipkart rolls out 105 per cent bonus for 20,000 employees
Strong FY25 performance drives payouts even as layoffs and shifts unfold.
MUMBAI: In a year where belts were tightened and rewards loosened, Flipkart seems to be playing both offence and defence trimming roles on one hand while handing out a generous 105 per cent bonus on the other. The Walmart owned e commerce major has rolled out a 105 per cent bonus payout for 2025, covering nearly 20,000 employees, signalling a year of steady operational momentum even as the company navigates restructuring pressures. The payout, communicated internally by chief human resources officer Seema Nair, is tied to performance across key metrics including growth, operational efficiency, financial outcomes and people indicators, a combination that suggests the company is inching closer to its long stated goal of sustainable profitability.
Employees at SD level and below are set to receive their bonuses in March, while payouts for senior leadership, including vice presidents and senior vice presidents, will follow after the close of the performance cycle. The elevated 105 per cent multiplier stands out in a sector where cautious payouts have increasingly become the norm, pointing to what appears to be a relatively strong internal scorecard for FY25.
Yet, the announcement arrives with a noticeable contrast. Earlier this year, Flipkart reduced its workforce by around 300 roles as part of its annual performance review process. While officially framed as performance driven, the juxtaposition of layoffs alongside above target bonuses reflects a more nuanced balancing act, one that prioritises cost discipline while continuing to reward and retain high performing talent.
This dual approach is becoming increasingly common across the technology and e commerce landscape, where companies are navigating an uneven hiring environment while under pressure to deliver profitability. Rewarding top contributors, even amid selective workforce reductions, allows firms to maintain morale and retain critical talent without losing sight of financial prudence.
At the same time, Flipkart is also undergoing leadership shifts that hint at a broader strategic recalibration. Nishant Verman has been appointed senior vice president for corporate development and partnerships, while group chief financial officer Sriram Venkataraman is set to step down. Ravi Iyer will take on expanded responsibilities within the finance function, marking a reshuffle at the top as the company gears up for its next phase.
These changes come amid reports that Flipkart is planning to shift its holding structure back to India, a move widely interpreted as groundwork for a potential public listing. While timelines remain fluid, the combination of stronger financial discipline, leadership restructuring and employee incentivisation suggests a company preparing itself for greater scrutiny and scale.
For employees, the 105 per cent payout offers a welcome boost in what has otherwise been a period of adjustment. For Flipkart, it is a signal that even as it cuts where necessary, it is willing to spend where it counts. In the high stakes game of growth versus profitability, the company appears to be hedging its bets carefully, rewarding performance while reshaping itself for what could be its most defining chapter yet.
