Bisleri Strengthens Employee Welfare Practices To Safeguard Against COVID-19

* Employees to undergo ozone therapy as a preventive measure against COVID-19

* All employees and their families covered for Rs. 3 lakhs under Covid insurance

Bisleri, industry leader and India's most trusted mineral water brand, has initiated a series of activities to ensure its employees, and their families, are protected during the second wave of COVID-19 that has hit the country. The company has provided Ozone Therapy treatments and COVID insurance of Rs.3 lakhs, to their employees.

The company has announced two policies – Covid Insurance policy and Covid death Insurance policy. All employees along their family members (spouse and children) can cover medical expenses up to Rs. 3 lakhs each and this is included under the Covid Insurance policy. The same policy would be applicable for the employee who are on contractual role with the organisation.

Under the Covid Death Insurance policy, the family members of the Bisleri pay-roll employees would receive three years' salary or Rs 35 lakhs, whichever is less, in case of death due to covid-19. The organisation has extended this policy for its contractual employees too. During the first wave of Covid-19, to ensure business continuity and for safety of employees at the manufacturing plants, the company had collaborated with a few properties in the vicinity to arrange for staff accommodation. These places are regularly sanitised following highest standards of safety.

Since mineral water comes categorised as essential goods and services that are permitted to operate during the lockdown, the company’s management wanted to go the extra mile to ensure employee safety and well-being. The first step towards the welfare of the employees was by boosting immunity through Ozone Therapy where 320 employees were given Ozone shots. Ozone therapy is an adjuvant therapy which helps in improving immunity and enhancing disease fighting capacity of the body. It acts as an incredible rejuvenator, normalizer, detoxifier, regenerator, immune enhancer and physical and mental energizer. These employees were followed up for 6 months and it was observed that out of these 320, only 2% contracted infection which was mild and asymptomatic. This therapy shows 98% of efficacy.

Through this initiative, the company wanted to offer its employees preventive healthcare to fight COVID-19.

As a people-first organisation, Bisleri also believes in standing in solidarity with its team members. The 'No questions asked' leave policy, in the event of an employee or their family members testing COVID positive, is a step towards providing them with a mental and moral support to the employees. This leave policy is also applicable if the building is sealed due to Covid cases. Bisleri has also identified mental health as one of the key priorities of its employee well-being programme and has appointed a Life Mentors, who employees can seek help from. To ensure the safety of the employees, the organisation is encouraging work from home and rotation based shifts to limit physical contact with one another. This enhances and balances the work productivity and support well-being of the employees.  In addition to this, the company also regularly conducts seminars on wellness and mental health. To deal with urgent medical queries, a 24x7 consultation has been set up with the company’s in-house Dr. Mili Shah. In addition, an internal portal has been created for employee’s easy access of information on the various COVID protocols.

To ensure safety and security until the last mile, delivery personnel at Bisleri have also been equipped with gloves, shields, masks, and PPE kits. Bisleri has also installed ozone tunnels at their facilities and offices to disinfect the employees and visitors to safeguard the workplaces against the life-threatening virus.

Speaking about the initiatives, Parag Bengali, Director - Enablement, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. said, "For Bisleri, our employees always come first. As the entire country is still battling with COVID-19, it became very important for us to ensure our employees' physical and mental well-being. All our initiatives were put in place to help our people get through this difficult situation together and show that Bisleri cares for them. We wanted to send out the message that we are in this together and that their company stands with them, especially in these tough times."

About Bisleri: With a legacy of over 51 years, Bisleri is one of the most trusted brands in India. Our relentless commitment to quality stands true to our promise of providing safe, pure & healthy mineral water to consumers. Bisleri follows a stringent method of a 10 step purification process and 114 quality tests to ensure purity in every sip. A symbol of goodness, trust, and purity, Bisleri has been a household name for decades. To cater to our Indian audiences' palate, we also have a range of Fizzy Fruit Drinks in three variants – Spyci, Fonzo, and Limonita- made with a natural fruit base. The Fizzy Fruit Drinks range offer bold flavours and a bubbly experience.  Bisleri has also forayed into a personal hygiene range with the Bisleri Hand Purifiers that offers a range of purifying gels and sprays with an additional touch of personal care. These products are available in three variants and sizes. 

Acer Launches New Predator Triton And Helios Series Gaming Notebooks

* Predator gaming notebooks now include the new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs for powerful yet ultraportable gaming 

* The new Predator Triton 500 SE pushes performance-per-pound limits, packing as much power as possible and up to a 240 Hz display into a 19.9 mm thin chassis — plus a clean, understated new design and up to 12 hours of battery life 

* The Predator Helios 500 comes with either a FHD 360 Hz display with a 3 ms response time or a 4K 120 Hz Mini LED display that supports full-array local dimming and is comparable to VESA DisplayHDR™ 1,000 

* Peripherals such as the Predator Connect X5 5G CPE router, Predator Connect D5 5G Dongle and Predator Cestus 335 gaming mouse further enhance the gameplay experience 

Acer today announced several additions to its gaming portfolio with Predator notebooks, a mouse and a new 5G CPE router. The all-new Predator Triton 500 SE and the Predator Helios 500 notebooks have been updated to include up to the new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs, plus a hoard of premium features like Acer’s 5th Generation AeroBlade™ 3D Fan Technology for better cooling, DTS:X™ Ultra audio, Intel® Killer™ E3100 Ethernet Controller, Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, and the PredatorSense device management software. 

Predator Triton 500 SE Gaming Notebook 

The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-51s) is a “special edition” notebook designed for gamers who want a machine capable of getting through both the latest AAA games and the work day. Powered by up to an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and up to 64 GB of 3200 MHz DDR4 memory, the notebook offers more than enough gaming power—but at just 19.9 mm (0.78 in) thin with up to 12 hours of battery life[[1]] and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus technology, gamers can easily slip it into a backpack or squeeze in a bit of work between matches. The notebook’s sleek, clean appearance means that it could even double as a work laptop for professionals that enjoy gaming, and with up to 4 TB of high speed PCIe Gen4 storage, it has plenty of space for games, footage and the odd spreadsheet or two.  

“With Acer’s innovation powered by the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors, they push the limits on laptop performance for amazing gaming experiences. Supporting frequencies up to 5 GHz, new PCIe Gen 4 for the fastest graphics and storage access, and incredibly fast connectivity based on the latest Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 4 technologies, Acer has created a stunning platform for gamers,” said Kim Algstam, GM & Director, Enthusiast Laptop Innovation Team, Intel. 

Whether playing games or watching films, players will appreciate the Predator Triton 500 SE’s 16-inch 16:10 display with an 87% screen-to-body ratio and three panel options, including a 165 Hz WQXGA LCD display; a 165 Hz WQXGA Mini LED panel with 1250 peak nits and 100% coverage of the sRGB color gamut; or a 240 Hz WQXGA IPS[[2]] PolarBlack panel with a 3 ms response timeand 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut for an even smoother gameplay experience. Just under the notebook’s all-metal[[3]] chassis, a suite of thermal management technology ensures that everything runs cool. The Triton 500 SE employs Acer’s Vortex Flow cooling design, featuring a triple fan cooling system, including a 5th Generation custom-engineered AeroBlade™ 3D Fan, five dedicated heat pipes for the CPU and GPU, plus strategically placed intake and exhaust vents that continually draw in cold air and expel hot air. 

An Intel® Killer™ E3100 Ethernet Controller, Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, and Killer™ Intelligence Center provide gamers with the low latency and reliable connection necessary to clear out the online competition, while PredatorSense™ allows gamers to monitor their system, overclock the computer’s GPU and adjust fan speed with different modes such as quiet, extreme or turbo. As a final touch, the notebook’s full range of USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, including dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ports which support DisplayPort and a SD 7.0 card reader, provides players with plenty of room for all their peripherals. 

Predator Helios 500 Gaming Notebook 

The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) boasts up to an overclockable 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and 64 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memory, giving players more than enough power to take on all of the latest titles, while a pair of PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 and one SATA HDD means that the notebook has plenty of space for the next generation of games, too. Furthermore, a choice of displays lets players get the most out of this hardware. Depending on their preferences, users can equip the 17.3-inch Helios 500 with a 4K Mini LED 120 Hz display powered by AUO AmLED technology that supports full-array local dimming and is comparable to VESA Display HDR™ 1000, allowing for top-of-the-line color saturation and contrast, or AUO’s superfast FHD 360 Hz display rocking a 3 ms response time for the smoothest image possible. 

All of this power is supported by a suite of premium cooling technology, including Acer PowerGem™[[4]], a custom-engineered technology made from a metal-alloy polymer that sits on top of the CPU and serves to distribute the heat it generates throughout the device. Acer's Vortex Flow technology leverages two fans, including a 5th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D Fan, to redirect airflow to critical components and boost performance during heavy gaming sessions. Users can use PredatorSense to enable Predator Pulsar lighting and customize light bars[[5]] to personalize their keyboard via per-key RGB backlighting. Additionally, the WASD keys can be enhanced with Acer’s Racing keys or MagForce keys, which feature MagTek mechanical switches to make keypresses function like a controller’s joystick, giving players precise control over their avatar’s movement.  

To give players even further control, the Helios 500 includes multiple ports: one HDMI 2.1, one mini-DP 1.4, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt™ 4, three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports that support offline charging, and one RJ45 port. An Intel® Killer™ E3100 Ethernet Controller, Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 and Killer™ Intelligence Center provide gamers with better connectivity and lower latency, while features like DTS:X Ultra audio and 3D simulated surround sound allow for an even more immersive experience. Additionally, optional Intel® Killer™ DoubleShot™ Pro 5G combines the power of 5G[[6]],[[7]] with Intel® Killer™ Ethernet and Wi-Fi products for blazing fast gaming experiences no matter how users stay connected. Intel® Killer™ DoubleShot™ Pro 5G can smartly route[[8]] important gaming traffic to the fastest network connection available for fun, seamless gameplay. 

Predator Connect X5 5G CPE Router 

The Predator Connect X5 5G CPE is the first Intel Killer-compatible 5G CPE in the world, capable of providing 5G connectivity at up to an impressive 4.7 Gbps[[9]]. Designed with the needs of gamers in mind, a dedicated onboard GAME Port allows for the fastest uncompromised throughput. Furthermore, users can connect up to 256 devices via the X5’s Wi-Fi 6 capabilities to game, stream and share content without any slowdowns.  

Intel® Killer™ Intelligence Center empowers gamers with the ability to fine tune their data downlink and uplink speeds based on their priority preferences, assigning some applications higher network precedence than others. The Intel® Killer™ Prioritization engine can also automatically detect and adjust optimal prioritization settings for many games, apps, and websites to deliver a better online experience. The Predator Connection Manager further allows users to monitor and adjust their 5G data usage to suit their gaming and media consumption needs. Integrated Trend Micro Home Network Security provides enhanced cybersecurity for networked devices by examining and managing network traffic, helping to protect users’ privacy and data. 

Powered by a quad-core 2 GHz ARM Cortex processor with 1 GB DDR4 and 1 GB Flash memory, the Predator Connect X5 5G CPE is equipped with a dedicated GAME LAN port, one standard LAN port, one WAN port, USB, a SIM card port, a set of Main and Div TS-9 Antenna ports, and WPS for added security. An onboard USB port provides an extra level of flexibility, allowing users to store, transfer, and share documents within the local network by attaching external storage drives. 

Predator Connect D5 5G Dongle 

Designed for mobile PC gamers, the Predator Connect D5 5G Dongle is an accessory that unleashes the potential of a computer’s built-in Intel® Killer™ Network Solution via a USB 3.1 Type-C port. On top of providing blazing fast 5G speeds[5] and enabling a computer to be used as a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, the dongle prioritizes bandwidth allocation and reduces latency in order to improve a user’s overall gaming experience. Onboard active cooling ensures the device maintains optimal levels of performance. More technically inclined users can utilize the Predator Connection Manager to monitor network connections and modify throughput to suit their needs, and the dongle can be used with Intel® Killer™ DoubleShot™ Pro 5G for dual connectivity. 

Predator Cestus Gaming Mouse 335  

The Predator Cestus 335 is an ergonomic gaming mouse with a PixArt 3370 sensor and 2,000 Hz polling rate, allowing every movement, shot or heal to be placed with pinpoint precision. It features five color-coded DPI levels, capping out at 19,000 DPI, allowing players to easily set and cycle between sensitivity thresholds. For navigating content outside of games, a hyper-fast scroll button allows users to browse the web and scroll through forums at super speeds.  

The mouse has 10 programmable buttons in total, letting gamers quickly eliminate opponents without having to rely on keyboard hotkeys. These buttons can be configured into five profiles, quickly adjustable by accessing the QuarterMaster application, making it possible to store different layouts for different game genres.  

Pricing and Availability 

The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-51s) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 1,749.99; in EMEA in July starting at EUR 1,999; and in China in June, starting at RMB 14,999. 

The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) will be available in North America in August starting at USD 2,499.99; in EMEA in June starting at EUR 2,499; and in China in August, starting at RMB 39,999. 

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com. 

Paytm Payments Bank To Now Issue Visa Physical Debit Cards; Target 1 Million New Cards In FY ‘22

India’s homegrown Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has announced that after witnessing the popularity of Visa virtual debit cards among its customers, it will also start issuing physical debit cards by Visa. The bank has already issued over 4.5 million virtual cards and is now targeting to issue over 1 million physical debit cards by end of FY ’21.  PPBL is already one of the largest issuer of RuPay Debit Cards and has a debit cardholder in every district of the country.

PPBL has enhanced the debit card experience with this offering by making the entire process digital. Through the Paytm Payments Bank section on the Paytm app, customers can not only apply for the physical card but can also set the pin of the card once they receive it. All possible card management controls are neatly built into the customers' journey. This card not only lets its customers enjoy an amazing bouquet of Visa offers, but also comes with features such as international payments and ‘tap-and-pay' transactions. Customers can therefore use this card across the globe. 

Satish Kumar Gupta, CEO & Managing Director, Paytm Payments Bank Ltd said, “We are proud to bring out an all-new physical card with our long-standing partner Visa. This is yet another step taken by us to democratize the digital financial ecosystem in the country. Physical cards will help more people have another payment method to rely on whenever they are out buying services or shopping. This partnership will allow millions of our customers to avail the benefits of Visa debit cards along with the power to make international transactions.”

Commenting on the launch, TR Ramachandran, Group Country Manager, India & South Asia for Visa said, “Visa is delighted to extend our long-standing strategic partnership with Paytm to launch physical debit cards. Globally, Debit cards offer customers a simple, convenient, ubiquitous way to pay as we move towards a less-cash economy. These physical debit cards will allow customers to use over 5 million Visa acceptance points as also allow them to tap and pay for contactless transactions. We look forward to working closely with Paytm to accelerate the movement towards a less-cash digital economy.”

With this launch, PPBL continues to launch new features & services to enhance the banking experience of millions of its customers. Recently, PPBL had enabled banking services through Aadhar authentication by integrating the Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS). PPBL has also launched the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) facility where it enabled customers to receive the benefits of over 400 government subsidies directly into their PPBL Savings Account. These innovative & customer-centric services have made it the the top enabler of digital payments in the country as it registered over 975 million digital transactions in the month of March 2021. This achievement has been led by the growth in transactions on Paytm Wallet, Paytm FASTag, Paytm UPI, and internet banking over the last several quarters. It has also achieved an all-time high monthly target by opening over 1 million new savings & current accounts that have helped in propelling the total number of bank accounts to 64 million. 

Acer Announces The Swift X, Featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs Powered By AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors

The new Swift X leverages the latest AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors and an NVIDIA® GeForce  RTX™ 3050 Ti Laptop GPU to offer mobile creative professionals powerful performance on the go, plus up to 17 hours of battery life[[1]] 

Aimed at creative professionals, content editors and streamers, the notebook comes equipped with a 14-inch FHD IPS[[2]] display that covers 100% of the sRGB[[3]] color gamut 

The notebook’s premium all-metal chassis comes in a variety of colors, just 1.39 kg[3] (3.06 lbs) light and 17.9 mm[3] (0.7 in) thin 

Acer today introduced the Swift X, the newest member of its popular Swift line of notebooks. Designed to take ultra-portable PC design to the next level, this ultrathin-and-light laptop boasts an AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processor[3] with “Zen 3” architecture[3] and the latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti Laptop GPUs[3].  

“Acer’s new notebook models are designed to offer consumers the widest possible choice of high-performance, ultraportable computing devices,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “Professionals need a clean-looking notebook that is compact enough to take with them throughout the day, but it also has to be powerful enough to run multiple resource-intensive programs at once. With every device we make, we’re always pursuing that balance.” 

“Powered by the highly-efficient and extremely powerful AMD ‘Zen 3’ core architecture, the Acer Swift X delivers impressive battery life in a high-performance and ultraportable design,” said Saeid Moshkelani, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Client Business Unit, AMD. “We are proud to collaborate with key partners like Acer to deliver premium, no-compromise solutions for content creators, streamers and creative professionals.” 

Thin, Light and Powerful  

The new Acer Swift X (SFX14-41G?) notebook represents a new segment within the Swift portfolio, the first of its series to come powered with discrete graphics, all at an impressive 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)[3]. Its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, based on NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, combined with up to an AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800U Mobile Processor and 16 GB of RAM offers creative professionals such as video editors or photographers plenty of power. True to the Swift family, all this hardware has been fitted into a metal chassis just 17.9 mm (0.7 in)[3] thin.  

The productivity capabilities of the Acer Swift X are further enhanced by up to 2 TB of SSD storage, allowing all of a user’s work to be taken with them, and a fast-charging 59W battery that offers up to 17 hours[1] of use.  

Vibrant Color Representation 

The Swift X features a 14-inch FHD IPS[2] display with an 85.7% screen-to-body ratio, 300 nits[3] brightness and 100% sRGB[3]—enough for editing 4K video or getting photographs just right. A plentiful array of ports including full-function USB Type-C ensure ultra-fast data transfer, video streaming and battery charging, facilitating this process, while Wi-Fi 6 means faster overall connectivity.  

The notebook also includes a fingerprint sensor for more secure sign ins through Windows Hello, AI-enhanced noise suppression for smoother video calls, and Acer BlueLightShield technology to help lessen eye strain during long editing sessions. 

Cool, Quiet Editing 

Built with heavier work sessions in mind, the new Swift X leverages a fan with fifty-nine 0.3 mm blades and a pair of D6 copper heat pipes to optimize its thermal efficiency. A number of other innovations also improve the notebook’s cooling efficiency: an air inlet keyboard design expels around 8-10% more heat than a standard keyboard, and a stereo ring with an inclined plane sitting along the top of the fan delivers up to a 5-10% improvement in airflow.  

Price and Availability 

The Acer Swift X (SFX14-41G?) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 899.99; in EMEA in Summer 2021 starting at 899 EUR; and in China in Q3’21, starting at RMB 6,499. 

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com. 

Acer Updates Its ConceptD Creator Notebooks With 11th Gen Intel Core H-series Processors And 16-inch Displays

* The new ConceptD 5 models now include a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. 

The new ConceptD notebooks are refreshed to offer 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors and a variety of graphics options, including the powerful, new NVIDIA® RTX™ A5000 Laptop GPU 

All new ConceptD 5 models now include a 16-inch 3K (3072 x 1920) PANTONE®- Validated display with a taller 16:10 aspect ratio that provides additional vertical screen space 

The ConceptD 7 Ezel features a brilliant 15.6-inch 4K PANTONE-Validated touchscreen display that covers 100% of the Adobe® RGB color gamut and has a color accuracy rating of Delta E<2 

The ConceptD 3 comes in either a clamshell or convertible design and offers a variety of GPU configurations to suit user needs 

Acer today announced refreshes to each of its ConceptD creator notebook lines. All have been updated to include the new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors and a range of GPU options, including the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs and the latest NVIDIA® RTX™ Professional Laptop GPUs powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture. They’re backed by the NVIDIA Studio ecosystem, as well as exclusive driver technology that enhances creative apps for optimal levels of performance and reliability.  

The new ConceptD 5 notebooks also include a 16:10 16-inch display, providing enough space for content creators to view their videos and edit tracks without having to resize taskbars or hide preview windows 

“Our innovative ConceptD PC line has been extremely well received by content creators around the world,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “We’re pleased to expand our offerings, working with Intel and NVIDIA to support extremely talented creative professionals with even more powerful tools that bring efficiency, value and usefulness to their workflows.” 

ConceptD 5 and ConceptD 5 Pro Notebooks 

Designed for 2D and 3D design workflows, Acer’s all-metal ConceptD 5 notebooks (CN516-72G) pair the new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors with up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU. A  ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516-72P) is also available, featuring either the NVIDIA® RTX™ A5000 or NVIDIA® RTX™ A3000 Laptop GPU, for creators looking for best-in-class performance and capabilities. The RTX A5000 Laptop GPU empowers creators with the ability to bring ray tracing and AI to the largest rendering, 8K editing, and multi-app workflows. 

With up to 64 GB of DDR4 3200 Hz memory and 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSDs in RAID 0, they provide all the power and storage creators need for handling 4K video, multiple monitors or 2D and 3D software rendering applications. Acer’s Vortex Flow, a triple-fan cooling layout (including a 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan), is strategically organized to provide additional cooling to the CPU and GPU, allowing a bit more performance to be eked out under particularly demanding workloads. 

Complementing all this power is a beautiful 16-inch 3K (3072x1920) PANTONE®-Validated display that supports 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, plus a color accuracy rating of Delta E<2. Its narrow bezel design provides an 87% screen to body ratio, while a 16:10 aspect ratio offers many benefits to professional creators. When compared to the more widely used 16:9 ratio, it is noticeably taller, giving creators more screen space for monitoring videos or utilizing multiple tracks without having to hide taskbars or resize preview windows. 

The notebooks include a broad array of connectivity options: dual USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt™ 4 support, HDMI 2.1, an SD card carder (SD7.0), and more. A silent keyboard and touchpad designed for noise reduction removes one further small distraction that could interrupt a user’s creative flow, and the 6-inch wide Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchpad features a fingerprint reader for more convenient and secure logins.  

ConceptD 7 Ezel Convertible Notebook 

The ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715-72G), Acer’s flagship convertible creator notebook, has been updated to include the powerful new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. A  ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro (CC715-72P) is also available, featuring up to an Intel® Xeon® W-11955M processor and NVIDIA® RTX™ A5000 or A3000 Laptop GPUs for creators desiring even greater performance in professional applications and support. 

Paired with up to 2 TB PCIe SSDs and up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory, it is an ideal choice for creators who typically handle large files and often use multiple applications at once. In addition, the newest models include dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports that offer 40 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, quicker transfer speeds, and the ability to connect up to five Thunderbolt devices—all with only one port. Lastly, a new ultra-responsive Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad makes navigation smooth and effortless. 

Other key features include a brilliant 15.6-inch 4K PANTONE-Validated touchscreen display that covers 100% of the Adobe® RGB color gamut and has a color accuracy rating of Delta E<2. Its adjustable display is enhanced by Acer’s innovative Ezel Hinge design which combines the familiarity and comfort of a traditional laptop with float, share, pad, stand and display modes that facilitate efficient and productive collaboration. It also includes a Wacom EMR pen, highly valued by artists who rely on the precision of a digital pen for sketching, animation and 3D modeling. 

ConceptD 3 Ezel Convertible and ConceptD 3 Notebooks 

Acer also updated its ConceptD 3 line, which includes 14-inch convertible (CC314-72G) and traditional (CN314-72G) designs. A ConceptD 3 Pro (CN314-72P) and ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314-72P) are also available, both featuring up to an Intel® Core™ i7 processor capable of reaching 4.6 GHz and NVIDIA T1200 Laptop GPU. 

All of the ConceptD 3 form factors and sizes have been updated to include an 11th Gen Intel Core H-series processor. Commercial and consumer models will ship with various graphics options to suit a variety of workloads and specialties, including the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. All include a PCIe Gen 4 SSD and a Thunderbolt™ 4 port with power delivery enabled for super-fast charging. 

This series offers powerful specs and creator-focused features at mid-range price points. The convertible models include Acer’s innovative Ezel Hinge, allowing them to be used in various modes, as well as a touchscreen display and AES pen. All ConceptD 3 notebooks include FHD (1920x1080) Pantone-Validated displays with 100% sRGB coverage and a color accuracy rating of Delta E <2.  

Pricing and Availability 

The ConceptD 5 (CN516-72G) will be available in North America in August starting at USD 1,999.99; and in EMEA in July starting at EUR 2,199. 

The ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715-72G) will be available in North America starting at USD 2,499; in EMEA in October starting at EUR 2,699; and in China in October, starting at RMB 29,999. 

The ConceptD 3 (CN314-72G) will be available in EMEA in September starting at EUR 1,299. 

The ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-73G) will be available in North America in December starting at USD 1,599.99; and in EMEA in September starting at EUR 1,499; and in China in September, starting at RMB 12,999. 

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com. 

Acer Unveils New TravelMate P6 Series, Two Ultralight Performance Notebooks For Hybrid Workstyles

The Acer TravelMate P6 series of premium thin-and-light notebooks for professionals now includes the TravelMate Spin P6 convertible, coming with a stylus and a Corning Gorilla® Glass® touch display that can be rotated 360 degrees into four modes 

New TravelMate P6 and Spin P6 models have been updated with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® processors  

All new configurations sport 14-inch FHD+ IPS[[1]] displays with 100% sRGB color gamut coverage 

Ultra-thin at 0.6 inches (16.8 mm), starting at just 2.2 pounds (1.0 kg), and with a long  battery life, this series is ideal for work in the field and business travel 

5G[[2]] and NFC[[3]] wireless connectivity allow for quick data sharing and payments on the go 

Bengaluru, 28th May 2021 : Acer today announced the latest addition to its TravelMate P6 series, a line of Windows 10 Pro notebooks engineered for professionals who frequently work on the road. Durable, secure and powerful with a long battery life, these notebooks are built to survive life on the go—and now include a convertible option with a Corning Gorilla® Glass® touch display that can be rotated 360 degrees for use in presentation, tablet, notebook and tent modes. They also sport a dockable Acer Active Stylus that works with Windows Ink for capturing notes and drawing. In addition, new traditional clamshell models have been refreshed with up to 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 vPro® processors and facilitate collaboration by leveraging a 180-degree hinge design that allows the devices to lay flat for easier content sharing.  

“The new Acer TravelMate Spin P6 is ideal for professionals who spend significant time in meetings, having been built with modes that enhance notetaking and drawing, showcasing presentations, signing contracts and sharing videos,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “They’ll also appreciate being able to go for multiple work days without having to recharge and a durable, thin and light chassis that’s ideal for business travel.”  

First Class Work Experience 

The notebook’s 14-inch, 16:10 FHD+ (1920 x 1200) display with narrow bezels provides extra screen real estate, allowing web pages, spreadsheets and more to be viewed with less scrolling. An IPS panel with 100% sRGB color gamut coverage delivers accurate color at up to 170 degree viewing angles—additionally, viewing angles can be limited to 90 degrees by enabling the built-in Acer PrivacyPanel. Full-sized and back-lit, the keyboard makes typing comfortable and enables travelers to work in dim areas like airplane cabins. An ultra-responsive, scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchpad supports precise gesture control.  

All new models have dual speakers for crystal-clear videoconferencing, while a four-mic array picks up vocals from up to 6.5 feet away and enables quick and accurate voice commands. A built-in smart amplifier provides distortion-free sound with deep bass, doubling as a safeguard that protects the speakers as volume is increased. 

Thin, Light & Durable 

Measuring only 0.6 inches (16.8 mm), the TravelMate Spin P6 (TMP614-52) and TravelMate P6 (TMP614RN-52) are thin, portable and very light—starting from just 2.2 pounds (1.0 kg) and 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg)[[4]], respectively. The chassis is comprised of a magnesium-aluminum alloy, which is stronger and lighter than standard aluminum alloys of the same thickness. With a long battery life of up to 20 hours on the TravelMate P6[[5]], professionals can work throughout the day without having to plug in or recharge—and when the time comes, fast charging can boost the battery up to 80% within an hour.  

Whether it’s videoconferencing while sharing a presentation or crunching numbers in a spreadsheet, the latest TravelMate P6 models pack plenty of power and performance with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 vPro® processors and up to 32 GB DDR4x memory. From there, a 1 TB PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD using NVMe technology lets users keep all of their work in one place.  

Compliant with MIL-STD 810H[[6]] U.S. military grade standards, the TravelMate P6 series can survive the bumps of airport security, accidental drops and other mishaps. The rigorous durability testing follows stringent procedures which gauge the notebook’s resistance to pressure, rain, humidity and extreme temperatures.  

Excellent Security 

The TravelMate P6 leverages the powerful security features of Windows 10 Pro, including a fingerprint reader and IR webcam for quick and safe logins via Windows Hello. Built-in Acer User Sensing technology detects if someone is in front of the computer to either wake up or lock up the notebook, and Windows Hello can recognize whether that person is the owner. For privacy, the system’s webcam can be physically shuttered when not in use. An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip and Intel® Active Management Technology from the Intel vPro® platform facilitate secure authentication and safeguard company data.  

High-Speed Connectivity  

Wi-Fi 6 and optional eSim/USim-enabled 5G connectivity[3] support working and collaborating away from the office. In addition, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ Thunderbolt™ 4 delivers blazing-fast data transfers at speeds up to 40 Gbps to connected USB Type-C devices, plus enough power to support up to 8K displays. Other ports include MicroSD card and NFC (Near Field Communication) for sharing content or making mobile payments.  

Acer Connect M5 5G Mobile WiFi 

The Acer Connect M5 5G Mobile WiFi router is a portable 5G device for traveling professionals, weighing just 200 grams (0.44 lbs). Onboard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) allows up to 32 different devices to connect to the internet at once, while a Gigabit LAN (Ethernet) port offers added stability in connection if needed. The device features a built-in long lasting battery that can be easily recharged via a USB Type-C port, and can also function as a power bank for a quick top-up. 

Pricing and Availability 

The Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-52) will be available in North America in December, starting at USD 1,299.99; in EMEA in September, starting at EUR 999; and in China in August, starting at RMB 6,999. 

The Acer TravelMate Spin P6 (TMP614RN-52) will be available in North America in December, starting at USD 1,399; in EMEA in October, starting at EUR 1,199; and in China in August, starting at RMB 7,499. 

HCL To Vaccinate 100% Of Its 350,000 India-Based “Employees And Their Families” Before June 30, 2021

HCL, a leading global conglomerate announced that it has planned capacities for vaccinating 100% of its India-based, eligible employees and their families with the first dose before June 30, 2021. HCL (including group companies HCL Technologies, HCL Infosystems and HCL Healthcare, and Shiv Nadar Foundation and its institutions) has already vaccinated more than 25% of its eligible workforce with at least one dose. HCL is investing over Rs 100 crores to ensure free vaccination services for employees and their families, as well as the third party vendor personnel working with the organization. HCL plans to have administered approximately 700,000 doses (including two doses per person) by the end of the drive.  

To provide employees safe and convenient process for receiving the vaccination, HCL has enabled on-premises vaccination centers. It has been conducting vaccination drives since March 24, offering employees the opportunity to get inoculated at clinics managed by HCL Healthcare and at HCL’s campuses in Noida, Lucknow and Chennai. It is also in the process of making more centers operational in a phased manner.  

Apprao VV, Chief Human Resources Officer, HCL Technologies said, “At HCL we are taking all necessary initiatives to ensure the safe vaccination of employees and their family members as well as third party vendor personnel who have supported us in keeping our business running in these difficult times. With the ongoing pandemic, we believe that vaccination is possibly the strongest way to fight COVID-19. We are working round the clock to provide the best support to our employees and their families at every stage. Our top-most priority is to vaccinate all our employees and their families as quickly as possible and we have planned to achieve this goal by end of June.”  

HCL is in discussions with vaccine manufacturers and top-tier hospitals, to provide COVID-19 vaccination support for its India-based employees. To encourage vaccination adoption and raise awareness about the program, it is running comprehensive communication campaigns targeted at employees. Additionally, it is also working with partner NGOs to support communities where it operates with vaccine registration process, along with providing relevant information regarding COVID-19, as approved by government authorities.    

Ensuring health and wellbeing of all stakeholders continues to be the top priority for HCL. It is; therefore, constantly evaluating and proactively monitoring the situation as well as providing all necessary support to employees and their families, vendors and clients.   

#TakeCareHCL continues to be active in spreading awareness among employees about the pandemic and a variety of specific initiatives available to help employees and their families. HCL’s dedicated COVID-19 portal, which has provided one-point access for any emergency, is regularly enhanced with additional information on safety, support facilities and resources. 

JK Group Announces A Comprehensive JK CARES Program In India

* To support family in case of casualty of employee due to Covid-19

Delhi based, industrial conglomerate JK Group, comprising of companies such as JK Tyre, JK Paper, JK Lakshmi Cement, JK Fenner, JK Agri Genetics, Umang Dairy, PSRI Hospital etc. has announced its initiative ‘JK CARES’, (Covid Assistance, Relief & Support) - a comprehensive Covid 19 relief package for the dependent family of deceased employee across the organization.

Chairman, Shri Bharat Hari Singhania, said “Safety and wellbeing of our employees is of utmost importance for us. As part of our value of “caring for people”,  we have been extremely mindful of the need to provide extended support to the families of our beloved employees, who have unfortunately lost their lives. In case of any casualty of any of our employee, we will support the bereaved families on three fronts – financial support for the family by way of continuance of salary, education support for children and medical insurance for the family. All these support systems will be provided to the families for a number of years.

Under this relief initiative, the aim is to provide support to the affected families, in case of any casualty(ies) of the employee(s), due to Covid between April 2020 and until March 2022, thus covering both the waves of Covid 19.

Mr. Singhania further added that, “Although, any kind of financial support cannot compensate for the magnitude of the loss of our beloved colleague(s); but it is our hope that this support will help the families to regain their confidence and dignity; and charter their journey of success, again”

Driven by its core value of “Caring for People”; the group, which employs over 30000 people globally, firmly believes that its people and their families are the core of its strength and all the efforts are directed to protect each member of the JK Group against this deadly pandemic. To provide additional safety cover, the group has gone all out to ensure that all its employees and their families are vaccinated; and the vaccination program is being driven as Mission Critical in all locations of the group.

The Much Anticipated McDonald’s x BTS Collaboration Kicks Off With Exclusive Merch Drop

* Starting 4th June 2021, Friday, customers across India can also enjoy the pop icons’ favorite meal at McDonald’s

We’re counting down the days until the BTS Meal arrives at McDonald’s! The band’s favourite order – featuring a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium World Famous Fries, medium Coke, and Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces inspired by recipes from McDonald’s South Korea – will be available across all restaurants in West and South India on June 04th. But in the meantime, we’re kicking off the fun early.

To make this international collaboration even more special and fun, exclusive BTS X McDonald’s merchandise is now available on the WeVerse Shop App for all fans across India. This head-to-toe collection is inspired by some of the craveable, hand-picked menu items from the BTS Meal, with dynamite threads like hoodies, purple bathrobes, socks and sandals. Whether it’s the McDonald’s fry box logo with seven fries for each BTS member, or the marriage of BTS purple with McDonald’s red and gold, these designs are the perfect representation of an iconic partnership between two fan-favorite brands. Fans can visit the app, start browsing, and purchase their favorite merchandise directly from the online store. You just need download the Weverse Shop app and create an account and start shopping.

“We know our customers and crew have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of our first celebrity signature order in West and South India, and we’re thrilled that the collaboration is just a week away.”, said Arvind RP, Director – Marketing & Communications, McDonald’s India (West and South). “We couldn’t be more excited to start seeing our guests enjoying the BTS Meal and sporting their favorite pieces from the exclusive merch line.”

McDonald’s is also introducing a new commercial featuring the band’s new single, “Butter,” on the heels of its chart-topping release last week. You can tune in here now to watch the ad.

Customers across West and South India can order the BTS Meal across our multiple channels including Delivery, Dine In, Takeout and On The Go in due accordance with Government’s guidelines starting on 04th June until 04th July 2021. And with the BTS Meal coming to nearly 50 markets globally, customers worldwide will soon be enjoying the artists’ go-to McDonald’s favorites. The full list of participating markets and dates for meal availability can be found here.

About Westlife Development:

Westlife Development Limited (BSE: 505533) (WDL) focuses on setting up and operating Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) in India through its subsidiary Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. (HRPL). The Company operates a chain of McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India, having a master franchisee relationship with McDonald’s Corporation USA, through the latter’s Indian subsidiary.

About Hardcastle Restaurants:

HRPL is a McDonald’s franchisee with rights to own and operate McDonald’s restaurants in India’s West and South markets. HRPL has been a franchisee in the region since its inception in 1996.

HRPL serves over 200 million customers, annually, at its 305 (as of March 31, 2021) McDonald’s restaurants across 42 cities in the states of Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Union Territory of Puducherry, and provides direct employment to close to 10,000 employees. McDonald’s operates through various formats and brand extensions including standalone restaurants, drive- thrus, 24/7, McDelivery, McBreakfast and dessert kiosks. The menu features Burgers, Finger Foods, Wraps, Rice, Salads and Hot and Cold Beverages besides a wide range of desserts. Several of the McDonald’s restaurants feature an in-house McCafé.

The pillars of the McDonald's system – Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value – are evident at each of the restaurants that HRPL operates.

StoreKing Study Shows 140% Spike In Consumption Of Tea & Coffee

* Mosquito Repellent Category saw a 200% increase in sales while Chawanprash registered 165% growth in consumption 

StoreKing, India’s only rural retail ecosystem that connects suppliers/brands and financial institutions to rural consumers with Kirana as an anchor, conducted a study to understand consumer consumption behaviour during the lockdown period. The study conducted across 22,000 rural Kirana stores monitored purchase habits in categories like Baby Care, Food and Beverages, Home Care and Personal Care Staples.

Highlights of the study:

·         The study reveals that Chips, Biscuits, and Popcorns consumption grew by 83%

·         However, additives and packed food like ready to cook and eat, mayonnaise, chutney, flavoured juices saw a sharp drop across states

·         With people spending more time at home due to the lockdown, pest and mosquito repellent category registered more than 200% growth in consumption

·         Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka saw 134% growth in herbal solutions in the hair care category

·         Fancy articles such as Talcum powder, Lotion, Cosmetics, Scrubbers lost their sheen and dropped by more than 70% 

·         Whereas consumption of hair color, shampoos, shaving needs face wash grew by more than 47%, as the parlours and salons are shut

·         Sales of Deo, Hair gel, Hair Removal Cream, Bleach have fallen by more than 70% as offices and colleges are closed and professionals and students are homebound

·         The study also highlights the consumption patterns of sanitizers and soaps. Rural Madhya Pradesh & Telangana is moving towards Hand wash while others cities are preferring traditional soaps

·         Soap is still one of the largest categories and it grew by more than 50%

·         Sanitizer demand was high in 2020 however it's going flat at present

Sridhar Gundaiah, Founder and CEO of StoreKing adds, “It is rather interesting to note that hygiene and cleanliness have become a priority in rural India. We have registered a huge spike in the sales of Handwashes and soaps across cities.”

He further adds, “While we could clearly demarcate the most preferred personal care products like Sanitizer, Hand Wash and Soaps, from consumption analysis, we were also interestingly able to identify some of the regional favourites like hand washes in rural Madhya Pradesh and Telangana, Soaps in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra etc.”

About StoreKing

StoreKing is India’s only rural retail ecosystem that connects suppliers and financial institutions to rural consumers with kirana as an anchor. It was launched in 2012 with a seed investment from Mangrove Capital and is headquartered in Bangalore. At present, it has a run rate of Rs 800 crores in products sales with a combination of direct brand tie-up and also marketplace sellers for Rural India and also powers Rs. 500 crores in Financial services transactions every year with over 1000 super franchises and 20000+ franchisees. StoreKing platform enables retailers to manage their consumers with loyalty points and has registered close to 3 crore consumers of Rural India for the program. The team comprises 200+ members spanning eight states, i.e. Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra; Gujarat. 

Legrand Group India, Rotary club of Madras Midtown Collaborate To Donate Oxygen cylinders To Omandarur Medical College, Chennai

Legrand Group India, a specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure along with Mid Town Rotary club Chennai jointly donated twenty five oxygen cylinders to Omandarur Medical College, Chennai. 

India has witnessed an unprecedented second wave of the covid-19 pandemic in the last few weeks.  This unparalleled crisis has indeed brought us all together to cooperate and collaborate in order to prevent loved ones from leaving too soon. With this initiative Legrand India aims to systematically address the on-ground issues with the intent to make oxygen supplies across different severities of use available in the shortest time possible. 

In the past as well Legrand India had initiated various activities like providing PPE Kits, Masks, Sanitizers, Medical Infrastructure, Formation of Isolation Wards and Quarantine Centres in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and Haryana in fight against COVID-19. 

Commenting on this initiative, Mr. Tony Berland Legrand India said, “As we witness the turmoil of the second wave and its impacts, several hospitals are facing acute shortage of medical oxygen. This initiative was a conscious decision as we aim to help increase access to life-saving oxygen treatments and bring faster, more accurate testing resources to the citizens of our country. In continuation to our solidarity effort, we are extending support this year as well by providing various levels of  medical infrastructure support to different states including oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and ICU beds.” 

Commenting on this positive move Prof. Dr R. Jayanthi, MD, FRCP, Dean, Government Medical College  said “ We are extremely humbled by Legrand’s and Mid Town Rotary club’s joint efforts for providing us with 25 No’s of 47 litre D type Oxygen. We profusely thank them for their benevolent gesture in helping us fight against the second wave.”  

About Legrand Group in India: 

A global specialist in the electrical & digital building infrastructure, Legrand is a Euro 5.5* billion (470.2864 cr) group based in   Limoges, France. The group has manufacturing facilities   in   90 countries   and   its products   are   sold   in   over  180   countries.   Globally, Legrand is a leader   in wiring    devices    and    cable management with a global market share of over  20%  and  14% respectively. Legrand also enjoys leadership positions in at least one of its major business areas in a  number  of  countries  including  France,  Italy, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, China, and of course India. 

Legrand India offers a wide range of products in the categories of  Energy distribution, Wiring devices, Home    Automation,   Structured    Cabling,    Lighting    Management    Solutions,    Cable Management    and Industrial application products. It is an undisputed leader in MCBs, RCDs and DBs and a strong No. 2 in wiring devices Apart from this, the company also holds a leading position in Home Automation, MCCBs and Cable management systems. 

The company’s geographical reach, across market segments, caters to new requirements of customers with smart solutions that make Legrand a multipolar group.  And this multipolar nature, and the global philosophy of Listen, Design, Make and Support has enabled it to provide innovative and smart solutions. Legrand’s products are amongst the top in the market and have undisputable brand equity. 

Legrand products and services comply with the three criteria of simplicity – simplicity of use, simplicity of installation and simplicity of distribution - which enables the company to quickly penetrate new markets. With an employee base of over 1000 in India, the company is fast emerging   as   a   leader   in   its   core business by extending products and services that suit every segment in the local market. 

Headquartered in Mumbai, Legrand operates across India through 26 offices, 600 stockiest, 11500 retail outlets with three state-of-the-art manufacturing units, seven training centers and two R&D center. Technological innovations, simple   and   rapid  product  combinations   to   form communicating systems, clever installation ideas etc. are the focus of the R&D team at Legrand. 

Community Kitchen Nirguna Mandir Serves Food To Covid patients And Their Families

Prasanna Trust, Austrian firm Fundermax and renowned architect Gayatri Shetty have collaborated to open a community kitchen in Bangalore to serve the underprivileged. 

This kitchen- Nirguna Mandir,  prepares over 6000 meals per day for lunch, to be distributed to Covid patients and their families from economically weaker sections. They are camping outside hospitals and distributing food. The organisation also provides food to about 2,500 children daily. 

"The Roof construction of our Annapurna Kitchen was made possible with the generous contribution and kind co-operation by FUNDERMAX . I would like to convey my gratitude to them. We have managed to serve more than 1 million free meals to the needful laborers, slum dwellers, and children during the tough, past months faced due to the Covid 19 pandemic through this Kitchen," Swami Sukhabodhananda chairman Prasanna Trust. 

Under the CSR initiative the Austrian wood product firm Fundermax along with Architecht Gayatri shetty from Gayatri and Namith Architects (GNA) has designed and completed the project. 

"We value the work that is being done at the Prasanna kitchen to nourish and feed the underprivileged people. The project was done as honorary work along with Indian Institute of interior designers," said Shetty of GNA. 

The firm along with the Architects followed zero waste formula and focussed on natural products from Fundermax, to complete the community Kitchen. It used FunderMaxpanels to give a floating canopy hung between the two existing trees, looking at the entire structure. The panels also acted as an elementary shading device along with other materials, thus keeping continuous air flow in and out of the wall. The structure of the kitchen was built integrating the surrounding landscape and a mesh lining was used to keep the interiors free from insects.

"Companies should invest CSR money in education, health and food rather than sanitization. We as a company are always looking to invest in this space to help the community at large," said Prashanth Reddy, Managing Director, Fundermax India. 

Fundermax India, leader in architectural products for interior and exterior applications has over 32000 SKUs offering high design freedom. The wood based architectural company has completed 15,000 projects in the 12 years since it was first set up in 2007. It operates across real estate sectors from residential to hospitality, commercial, infrastructure and more.

BMW Group India Offfers Complimentary Engine Oil Service For Doctors

BMW Group India has announced a special customer support initiative exclusively for doctors who own a BMW / MINI car or a BMW Motorrad bike and have been selflessly working round the clock to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. As a token of gratitude, BMW Group India along with its dealer partners will offer a complementary engine oil service from 1 June 2021 till 30 September 2021.

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, said, “For more than a year now, the doctor community has been working tirelessly, treating countless patients and saving precious lives through their unrelenting efforts. Continuing BMW Group India’s commitment of special service to doctors, it is our pleasure to offer a complimentary engine oil service for their BMW, MINI cars and BMW Motorrad bikes. We deeply appreciate and thank all doctors for their remarkable dedication and bringing hope to humanity in these trying times.”

Doctors registered with Indian Medical Association, hospitals and clinics owning a BMW or  vehicle can register themselves at www.bmw-contactless.in to avail the service. Doctors who own a BMW Motorrad bike should contact their nearest BMW Motorrad authorised dealership for further information to avail this service.

Vehicles with engine oil service due as per Condition Based Service (CBS) will be eligible to avail the complimentary service. Existing BMW or MINI Service Inclusive package holders can choose between two options in lieu of engine oil service - free sanitisation of the vehicle or a complimentary Car Care Package.

Further information on the terms and conditions can be availed by contacting the nearest BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad service centres.

70% Of SOC Teams Emotionally Overwhelmed By Security Alert Volume

* Trend Micro Study Reveals The Human Cost Of Underpowered Security Operations Centers 

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released results from a new study that reveals SOC and IT security teams are suffering from high levels of stress outside of the working day—with alert overload a prime culprit. 

According to the study, which polled 2,303 IT security and SOC decision makers across companies of all sizes and verticals, 70% of respondents say their home lives are being emotionally impacted by their work managing IT threat alerts. This comes as the majority (51%) feel their team is being overwhelmed by the volume of alerts and 55% admit that they aren’t entirely confident in their ability to prioritize and respond to them. It’s no wonder therefore that teams are spending as much as 27% of their time dealing with false positives. 

These finding are corroborated by a recent Forrester study, which found that “security teams are heavily understaffed when it comes to incident response, even as they face more attacks. Security operations centers (SOCs) need a more-effective method of detection and response; thus, XDR takes a dramatically different approach to other tools on the market today.” 

Outside of work, the high volumes of alerts leave many SOC managers unable to switch off or relax, and irritable with friends and family. Inside work, they cause individuals to turn off alerts (43% do so occasionally or frequently), walk away from their computer (43%), hope another team member will step in (50%), or ignore what is coming in entirely (40%).

"We're used to cybersecurity being described in terms of people, process and technology”, said Dr. Victoria Baines, Cybersecurity Researcher and Author. “All too often, though, people are portrayed as a vulnerability rather than an asset, and technical defenses are prioritized over human resilience. It's high time we renewed our investment in our human security assets. That means looking after our colleagues and teams, and ensuring they have tools that allow them to focus on what humans do best." 

With a staggering 74% of respondents already dealing with a breach or expecting one within the year, and the estimated average cost per breach USD$235,000, the consequences of such actions could be disastrous. 

“SOC team members play a crucial role on the cyber frontline, managing and responding to threat alerts to keep their organizations safe from potentially catastrophic breaches. But as this research shows, that pressure sometimes comes at an enormous personal cost,” said Bharat Mistry, technical director for Trend Micro. “To avoid losing their best people to burnout, organizations must look to more sophisticated threat detection and response platforms that can intelligently correlate and prioritize alerts. This will not only improve overall protection but also enhance analyst productivity and job satisfaction levels” he added.  

Trend Micro Vision One is the company’s answer to the struggles of SOC teams. Prioritized, correlated alerts using data from the entire IT environment help teams spend their time more wisely. Fewer alerts and stronger intelligence allow teams to regain balance in their work life and ease the emotional toll of security. 

Research methodology 

The study is based on interviews with 2,303 IT security decision makers in 21 countries. This includes leaders who run SOC teams (85%) and those who manage SecOps from within their IT security team (15%). All respondents came from 250+ employee companies. 

About Trend Micro 

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. 

Bellatrix Aerospace Successfully Test Fires India’s First Privately Built Hall Thruster

Space Transportation company Bellatrix Aerospace has achieved a major technical milestone by testing India’s first privately built Hall Thruster, a highly efficient electric propulsion system for satellites. The company had earlier developed world’s first commercial Microwave Plasma Thruster, which used water as fuel, and for which the company had bagged an order from ISRO.

Innovative Low Power Hall Thruster being tested inside an ultra-high vacuum test facility

Tests were carried out at the sophisticated Spacecraft Propulsion Research Laboratory that the Bellatrix has setup at its lab located at SID-IISc. The company has setup Asia’s largest privately funded lab of this kind and houses state of the integrated vacuum test facility that simulates the harsh space environments that satellites have to withstand in space.

Rohan M Ganapthy, CEO & CTO said, “The company has been working on a this technology in stealth mode for the last 4 years to take it from the drawing board to qualification levels. Heaterless Cathode Technology is the key innovation that sets us apart from the competition by increasing life and redundancy and life of the system. We are also the first ones in the country to have designed it to operate efficiently at very low current levels. The entire team of Scientists and Advisors at our Electric Propulsion System Division have put in relentless efforts to prove this can be independently done in India by a private company from scratch”

This thruster is ideal for micro satellites weighing 50kg to 500kg and can be scaled up for heavier satellites. It also forms a critical technology for the Space Taxi that the company is developing. Bellatrix had earlier announced collaborations with other space companies, Satsure, Skyroot Aerospace and Dhruva Space on its ambitious OTV mission.

Compared to conventional chemical propulsion technologies, electric propulsion systems offer much higher specific impulse, viz., mileage, thus allowing satellites to carry more useful transponders and achieve 3X higher return on investment. The Hall Thruster technology was initially developed in Russia and today, is the most reliable and time tested electric propulsion system in the market. 

The current model of the thruster uses Xenon as fuel, however the company is working on other proprietary propellants that can make the propulsion system more compact and cost efficient. 

Rajesh Natarajan, a senior Scientist at EPSD division at Bellatrix who played a key role in this development talks about the journey through the development phase. “The major challenge around Hall Thrusters comes with the complex plasma physics and precise engineering involved in taming the plasma behavior. The plasma must be isolated from the walls of the thruster, hence, smaller the thruster, the more complex it gets. The way to achieve this is less known. We have succeeded in developed the smallest Hall Thruster in the country”, he explains.

The company explains that a suite of innovations have been brought in to achieve long life of operation, excellent performance and modular design for cubesat configurations. Additionally, Bellatrix Aerospace is also developing green chemical propulsion system that forms an eco-friendly high performance alternative for toxic and carcinogenic Hydrazine based propellants.

“With this addition to our portfolio, we are in a position to offer best in class electric propulsion systems. We have designed this thruster with numerous considerations that make it an ideal engine to power the major satellite constellations that will be launched during this decade. It offers class-leading performance and life. Our Microwave Plasma Thrusters offer the highest thrust-to-power ratio for heavier satellites”, added Rohan.

Bellatrix is working towards flying this thruster on a satellite mission in the coming months. This will open the company’s gateway to commercial market by end of this year.

About:

Bellatrix Aerospace is a full-suite solution provider of spacecraft propulsion systems based in Bangalore, India offering both chemical and electric propulsion technologies. The company has various recognitions for its innovation, including two National Awards.

QuEST Global to Build New Supply Chain Solutions on Casper Network

CasperLabs, a leading blockchain development company, and QuEST Global, a global product engineering and lifecycle services company, have partnered to build a series of blockchain-based solutions on the Casper Network. As per the partnership, the companies will initially focus on innovative supply chain models for customers across various industries.

With support from CasperLabs, QuEST will enable its end customers to seamlessly build Web3 applications on the Casper Network, which was purpose-built for organizations that require both enterprise-grade security and performance without compromising on decentralization. Casper's unique, proof-of-stake model introduces a more environmentally responsible model for blockchain consumption that significantly reduces the energy footprint of on-chain transactions compared to other blockchain networks.

Krish Kupathil, Head – Digital Innovation and Hi-Tech, QuEST Global, said, "We are extremely proud to partner with CasperLabs to develop blockchain-based solutions for our customers. At QuEST, we strive to develop outstanding engineering capabilities to build a scalable and sustainable organization that lasts generations. This partnership with CasperLabs will enable us to leverage Casper Network to develop innovative supply chain solutions for our customers across diverse industries. As a leading product engineering services company, we are committed to enabling our customers to Create The Frontier by offering industry-leading, next-generation, technology-based solutions. We look forward to collaborating closely with CasperLabs."

As a trusted thinking partner, QuEST has been working with the world's most recognized companies across industries for the last two decades. With its expertise in new-age technologies - like Blockchain, Deep Learning, AI, IoT, and ML - the company has been developing comprehensive engineering solutions to help OEMs, and tier-one suppliers seamlessly take the next step in their digital transformation journey and make products safer and more reliable.

"We are seeing a growing interest from large-scale organizations in both the public and private sector who recognize the unique models unlocked by Web3 technology," said Mrinal Manohar, CEO at CasperLabs. "As a worldwide organization with thousands of employees and customers, QuEST Global runs a series of comprehensive supply chain networks. We look forward to working with its team to develop new and innovative standards for the supply chain management."

AU Small Finance Bank Rolls Out Most "Comprehensive Employee Well-Being Programme"

* Vesting and exercise of unvested ESOPs of deceased employees can be exercised by the heir 

Extending a timely helping hand up to the families of employees who succumbed to Covid, AU Small Finance Bank has added certain key benefits to its three-pronged Prevention-Cure-Security (PCS) programme, making it one the most comprehensive employee welfare scheme among all the banks. This scheme aims to provide financial, medical and educational assistance to its employees and their families.  

The bank will provide monetary compensation equal to 50 per cent of the deceased employee’s fixed salary to the family for two years with a maximum cap of Rs. 5,00,000. Another important step taken by the bank is allowing the vesting and exercise of unvested ESOPs of deceased employees which can be exercised by the heir. Both these measures aim to provide support to the families of employees who succumbed to Covid. 

Additionally, the educational expenses of the deceased (due Covid and any other reason) employee’s children (up to two) will be borne by the bank on need basis till they complete graduation. Under this scheme, the bank will disburse Rs 5,000 every month per child for pre-graduation and Rs 10,000 per month per child during graduation. This education corpus will be sponsored by Sanjay and Jyoti Agarwal Foundation and the employees of AU Bank. The immediate family members of employees who have succumbed to Covid on or after April 1, 2021 would be eligible for all these benefits.  

The bank also has brought in a new initiative under the ‘prevention’ aspect wherein employees will be allowed to enroll their parents in Group Mediclaim Policy mid-term. 

These benefits will be in addition to the support the bank already has been providing through life insurance, medical insurance, and other statutory benefits such as interest free salary advance, paid Covid leaves, and additional financial support for medical emergencies. 

“We stand in solidarity with the world for the global loss of lives and livelihoods that it suffered in the last year. We have introduced the Prevention-Cure-Security (PCS) programme for our employees to provide financial aid and assistance to them, as our key sustainability initiative, this year. With the second wave of Covid-19 cases across India, we have seen many families left with no medical or financial assistance. While we understand that no financial help can compensate for the loss of loved ones, it is important for us as an organisation to stand together with the families to help them cope with their grief and prepare for a better tomorrow,” said Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank. 

The Bank is taking proactive steps to enroll and will also pay the annual insurance premium for the first year on behalf of those employees who are not covered in any schemes including staff on third party payroll in programmes such as the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri SurakshnaBima Yojana. 

In view of the rising number of Covid positive cases in the country, the bank has set up a separate cell within the HR Department for Employee Welfare, Wellbeing and Happiness to assist with proper isolation infrastructure, quality food, transportation and medication requirements. 

About AU Small Finance Bank: 

AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AU Bank) is a scheduled commercial bank and a Fortune India 500 Company. Starting its journey from the hinterlands of Rajasthan, today AU Bank is the largest Small Finance Bank with a deep understanding of the rural and semi-urban markets that has enabled it build robust business model facilitating inclusive growth. With 25 years legacy of being a retail focused and customer-centric institution, AU started its banking operation in April 2017 and as on 31st March 2021, it has established operations across 744 Banking Touchpoints while serving 20.2 Lakh customers in 15 States & 2 Union Territories with a talent base of 22,484 employees. The Bank has a net worth of ₹6,275 Cr, deposit base of ₹35,979 Cr and net advances of ₹ 34,609 Cr. AU Bank enjoys the trust of marquee investors and is listed at both the leading stock exchanges viz. NSE and BSE. It has consistently maintained a high external credit rating from all major rating agencies like CRISIL, ICRA, CARE and India Ratings. 

Renowned Numerologist J. C. Chaudhry Launches “JC Nummerro App” To Provide Predictions To Individuals And Corporates

* The app will enable people to know about their lucky and unlucky numbers and dates, compatibility with life partner, children, company, residential address, city, country, mobile, vehicle number, lucky gemstone etc. 

* It is available for download from Google and Apple Playstores in Android and IPhone versions respectively  

Noted Numerologist, Mr. J C Chaudhry, Chairman, Chaudhry Nummero Private Limited has launched the ‘JC Nummerro App’ combining 35 years of his experience in the field of Numerology. The app provides valuable insights and close-fitting predictions based on various numerology based parameters like psychic number, destiny number, name number, ruling number, etc. 

The App is available for download from Google and Apple Playstores in Android and IPhone versions respectively. 

Numerology is regarded as one of the most predictive sciences revealing the hidden correlation between the numbers and what is happening in one's life. The major advantage of the knowledge of numerology is to save time and take safety measures when bad times are anticipated. With the help of these systems, predictions are made for the person's past, present and future.  

The JC Numerro App aids the users with benefits like daily prediction, monthly prediction, yearly prediction, a better understanding of oneself, the best year for investment and more.  

Through this app, one can also know about your lucky and unlucky numbers and dates, compatibility with life partner, children, company, residential address, city, country, mobile, vehicle number, lucky gemstone. The app also provides insights according to the Chinese numerology i.e. Lo-Shu Grid helping people discover which numbers are missing and getting repeated in your grid and provides remedies for their effects. 

One can not only book personal consultation with Mr J C Chaudhry via the “JC Nummerro App” but can also book business consultation for your company’s numerological audits and can find out the compatibility of a person with his/her existing business partner or with a person, he/she is planning to make his/her partner in business. 

While commenting on the launch of the app, Mr. J C Chaudhry, Chairman, Chaudhry Nummero Private Limited said, ‘Numerology is an ancient practice and provides very fast and accurate predictions about an individual. This application is a culmination of my 35 years of experience in the numerology field. Making use of technology, we would like to reach to a wider audience to help them solve their queries and provide essential remedies to rectify the uncertainties of one’s future. We hope that this application will prove to be beneficial for the masses and will bring in peace and tranquility in their life.’ 

About Mr. J. C. Chaudhry, MD & Chairman- Aakash Educational Services Limited 

Mr. Chaudhry is a Numerologist par excellence. He has authored 2 books on numerology- “Advanced Numerology” & “Practical Numerology”. These books are an outcome of his 35 years of experience in numerology. He also received an appreciation award as a keynote speaker on “Role of Numerology in Business Growth & Personal Life” by Indo- European Business Forum. His informative videos on Numerology has garnered millions of views worldwide. His channel on YouTube has 542,405 subscribers and 81,530,016 views as on date.  

Mr. Chaudhry is an eminent author and influencer. His interest in other allied fields such as Vastu Shastra, Gems & Stones, Meditation, Motivation, have encouraged him to write other books such as “ABC of Vastu Shastra”, “Fundamentals of Vastu”, “You and Your Gems”, “Mudra- Healthy life at your fingertips”, “Success – Few Steps Away”, “Rungs of Ladder”, “Nature – The Best Cure”, “Chakras”, “Meditation & Subconscious Mind” and a book on quotes – “I think” made him multi-disciplined person, natural motivator, Vastu expert, numerologist and also expert in connected fields. 

About JC Nummerro App 

Numerology is one of the predictive sciences that reveals the hidden correlation between the numbers and what is happening in one's life. This science is usually based on relationship between different numbers like psychic/ date number, life path/ destiny number, name number, ruling number, etc. The major advantage of the knowledge of numerology is to save our time and take safety measures when bad times are anticipated. With the help of these systems, predictions are made for the person's past, present and future. 

This “JC Nummerro App” is the result of 35 years of practice of numerology by Mr. J C Chaudhry. The app provides you with insightful and all close-fitting predictions based on various numerology based parameters like psychic number, destiny number, name number, ruling number, etc. This app aids the users with benefits like: 

Daily Prediction: This part conveys what kind of work is suitable for you on a particular day. This will assist you in planning the suitable work for that day. 

Monthly Prediction: This part conveys how will be your current month and what are the lucky dates in that month for you. This way you can focus on the things that matter and plan beforehand against any obstacles. 

Yearly Prediction: This part conveys how will be the current year for you and which months and dates are lucky for you in every month. Instead of worrying and wondering about what year has in store for you, relax and get started with reading your yearly numerology forecast and plan your year ahead. 

Numerology About Yourself: In this section you will find out your psychic number (also known as birth date number), destiny number (also known as life path number), name number and how are the relationship amongst them. You will know about your lucky day, lucky colour, lucky dates and the dates that are required to be avoided. Get to know about your lucky years, your key characteristics, all about their vibrations, effects and influence on your life concerning love, family, career, finance and health. This section also reveals about the best year for investment, your lucky gemstone and lucky zone in the city for you. 

Numerology about your Relationships: This part reveals about your relationship with your life partner and your child. You will identify if the vibration of the relationship between your name and your date of birth is friendly or not. Also, know your lucky name numbers that will vibrate pleasantly with your date of birth and the alphabets that can be added in your name to make it a lucky name number. 

Numerology About your Compatibility: Here you can check your compatibility with your company, residential address, country, city, mobile number and vehicle number. You can also check compatibility between your child name and his/her date of birth. 

Book an appointment with Mr. J C Chaudhry: Have a face to face meeting or virtual meeting with the renowned numerologist, Mr. J C Chaudhry, and get guidance about your future. If you’re planning to start a new venture, get proper guidance and know about nitty and gritty as per numerology and take proper steps for attaining success. 

Numerology audit of Company: Get numerological audit done for your company and find out about the lucky and unlucky people in your organization so that you can accordingly plan strategy.  

Chinese Numerology about yourself: Learn about yourself as per Chinese numerology i.e. Lo-Shu Grid. Discover which numbers are missing and getting repeated in your grid. Learn about remedies for and their effects. 

Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd. Reports A Resilient Q4FY21; Closes FY21 With Strong Growth

Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd. (formerly Garware Polyester Ltd.), the flagship company of the Garware Group and a leading player in specialty Polyester Films in India declared its results for the quarter & year ended March 31, 2021 on May 27th,2021.

Highlights for Consolidated FY21 (April’20 - March’21)

* Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd. Consolidated FY21 PAT at ₹ 125.95Cr, registers 46 % growth in FY21

* Revenue at ₹ 989.03 Cr (vs ₹ 924.83 Cr in FY20) up by 6.9 % on Y-o-Y basis

* Exports contributed ₹ 734.73 Cr (vs ₹ 634.52 in FY20) up by  ₹ 100.21 Cr on Y-o-Y basis

* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, & Amortization (EBITDA) for the year stood at ₹ 233.65 cr (vs ₹ 173.47 Cr in FY20) up by 34.7 % on Y-o-Y basis. EBITDA margin improved by 4.9 Bps on Y-o-Y basis.

* Net Profit for the period after tax at ₹ 125.95 Cr (vs ₹ 86.02 Cr in FY20) on Y-o-Y basis

* Earnings per share (EPS) at ₹ 54.21 up by 46.4 % on Y-o-Y basis

* ROE (excluding revaluation reserves) increased from 13.44 % in FY20 to 15.75 % in FY21

Highlights for Consolidated Q4 FY21 (January-March’21)

* Revenue at ₹ 287.74 Cr (vs ₹ 220.67 Cr in Q4 FY’20) up by 30.4 % on Q-o-Q basis

* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, & Amortization (EBITDA) for the Quarter stood at ₹ 58.11 cr (vs ₹ 45.85 Cr in Q4 FY20) reflecting 20.2 % EBITDA margin

* Net Profit for the period after tax at ₹ 31.80 Cr (vs ₹ 21.07 Cr in Q4 FY20) on Q-o-Q basis

* Earning per share (EPS) at ₹ 13.69, up by 50.9 % over the corresponding quarter in FY 2019-20

Unique Products, Global Patents, Focus on Value Added Films, Higher Share of Consumer Products, Focus on Export Markets, etc. have further improved the company financial results. The Company recorded highest ever consolidated revenues of ₹ 989.03 Cr in FY21 due to improved product mix & market mix. The company aims to expand window films category across safety, architectural and front window screen glasses.

Commenting on the results, Mr. S.B. Garware, Chairman and Managing Director, GHFL, said, “Over the past eight decades, we’ve built a strong reputation for quality, value addition, application-focused innovation. I am delighted with the way we have finished the financial year as the company delivered a fifth consistent year of strong bottom-line growth. As we continue to operate in an environment made difficult by Covid uncertainties, I would like to thank our employees for their commitment, customer focus and resilience that has helped us register our highest ever revenue even in tough times. Given the current visibility and a promising demand landscape, we foresee better times for us going ahead helping us realize our growth aspirations.”

The Company has recorded Consolidated Revenues of Rs.287.31 crore for Q3FY21 as against Rs.205.23 crore for Q3FY20 and Rs. 710.65 crore for 9MFY21 as against Rs. 713.79 crore for 9MFY20. The Consolidated Profit Before Tax was Rs. 64.29 crore for Q3FY21 as against Rs. 17.04 crore for Q3FY20 and Rs. 143.47 crore for 9MFY21 as against Rs. 98.85 crore for 9MFY20 up by 45.1%. The Consolidated Profit After Tax was Rs. 42.78 crore for Q3FY21 as against Rs.11.37 crore for Q3FY20 and Rs. 94.15 crore for 9MFY21 as against Rs. 64.95 crore for 9MFY20. The Q3FY21 earnings concall is scheduled on 05th Feb. 2021 at 03:00 pm.

Commenting on the results, Mr. S.B. Garware, Chairman and Managing Director, GPL, said, “PAT has increased by 217% QoQ underscoring our focus on world-class execution and operational excellence and satisfied with our robust third quarter performance. As a responsible Hi-Tech performance film manufacturing company, we seek to deliver long-term economic value to our stakeholders. Emphasis towards specialty products has fueled additional growth in the margins which has resulted in PBDT Margin reaching 22.75% in quarter 3 FY21. We continue our focus on growth & see a strong and secure future for the organization given this growth approach.”

About Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited

Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited (formerly Garware Polyester Ltd.) (BOM: 500655) is the flagship company of the Garware Group co-promoted by the Chairman and Managing Director Mr. S.B. Garware in the year 1957 along with the Founder-Chairman Late Padmabhushan Dr. Bhalchandra Garware. The company makes Hi-Tech specialty performance polyester Films in India and has its State-of-the-Art manufacturing facilities at Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. GHFL is the pioneer and one of the largest exporter of Polyester Films in India and the winner of top exporters’ awards for continuous 33 years from PLEXCOUNCIL.

Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd.’s (GHFL) manufacturing facility in Aurangabad is vertically integrated, from manufacture of polyester chips to the finished product of polyester films with four independent manufacturing lines and a business that spans the globe.  Polyester Films are used for variety of end-applications such as PET Shrink films for Label application, Low Oligomer PET films for insulation of hermetically sealed compressors motors, Electric motor insulation and cable insulation, sequin application films, TV and LCD screen application, Packaging applications etc. GHFL is also the market Leader and India’s only manufacturer of Sun Control window films for Building, safety and auto applications. The company has facilities for manufacturing various coated products and co-extruded products for specialty application, apart from its capacity to design the recipe for raw material of PET films to suit the end application of the product.  The company has also developed surface-protection films and Paint Protection Films designed to deliver the highest level of protection and impact resistance which has applications in many sectors.