Manipal Hospitals At Your Doorstep For A Healthy Heart

Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bengaluru is organizing a heart health check-up campaign in association with Bangalore South MP Mr. Tejasvi Surya at the MP office in Jayanagar.

INTRODUCTION

For the last 7-8months, due to the pandemic, the life of the people is on a halt. More so, people are unable to visit the hospital for their routine check-up due to the fear of getting an infection. This increases the risk, especially in people with cardiac disease, as they require regular monitoring of vital parameters. Reports suggests a rising incidence of heart emergencies during the pandemic in the city owing to medical negligence. In such a scenario, a service that provides heart health-check-up at the patient's doorstep is the need of the hour.

WHAT MANIPAL HOSPITALS, JAYANAGAR IS OFFERING

Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar a name synonymous with advanced heart care, is conducting a health check-up campaign for screening the vital cardiac parameters. As the people are resisting themselves from stepping out of their homes due to the pandemic, Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar has initiated this campaign to reach out to the patients at their doorstep.

The health check-up campaign is being started at the office of Bangalore South MP, Mr. Tejasvi Surya, at Jayanagar.  During the campaign, Manipal Hospitals will be dispatching special vans where patients can check on their important heart health parameters through BP measurement, Holter monitoring, etc "For the last few months, due to the pandemic, many of us are unable to visit the doctor for a regular check-up. It is important, especially for patients with heart conditions to constantly monitor their health to avoid emergencies. I am happy that Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar is taking such initiatives for improving the health of the people”, says the delighted MP Mr. Tejasvi Surya. Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar is also planning to conduct such campaigns in other areas of the city. 

World-class infrastructure, highly experienced surgeons, and advanced catheterization labs are some of the advantages of Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar. "Our excellent team, comprising of the best medical and paramedical staff, assisted by the advanced emergency room, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, and Cath Lab, makes us the best hospital for cardiac care. The average time of shifting a patient from the ER to the Cath Lab is only about 3-4 minutes at our Jayanagar center. Our medical staff is proactive in decision making during emergencies and saves valuable time. We have excellent facilities available in the recovery rooms to accelerate the recovery post-surgery. It is the positive feedback from the patients which allow us to perform our duty with more passion”, says Dr. K P Srihari Das, Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, while informing about the advantages of the cardiac unit at the hospital.

CARDIAC DISEASES

Heart disease may affect the person at any point in their life. People with a history of heart disease are more vulnerable to complications. To reduce the risk, routine health check-up is necessary. It has been estimated that approximately 85% of heart attacks can be avoided if the patient picks up the symptoms and hospitalized early. Medical interventions should reach people with a heart attack as early as possible. Depending upon the condition of the patient, the doctor may recommend angiography and angioplasty. These procedures are performed in a specialized lab called Cath labs or catheterization labs. Through health check, the risk factors for cardiac diseases are identified and can be managed.

About Manipal Hospitals:

As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the largest hospital network in India serving over 2 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable tertiary care multispecialty healthcare framework through its entire multispecialty delivery spectrum and further extend it to homecare. With its flagship quaternary care facility located in Bangalore, India, 7 tertiary care, 5 secondary care and 2 primary care clinics spread across India and abroad, today Manipal Hospitals successfully operates and manages 5,900 beds across 15 hospitals. Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from across the globe. Manipal Hospitals has one-day care clinic in Lagos, Nigeria.  Manipal Hospitals is first in India to be awarded accreditation by the AAHRPP for ethical standards in clinical research activities. It is also NABL, NABH and ISO certified. Manipal Hospitals is also the most respected hospital company in India and the most patient recommended hospital in India by consumer survey.

Honda 2Wheelers India Expands BigWing - Its Exclusive Premium Motorcycle Business Network

* Honda inaugurates 2 new ‘BigWing Topline’ in Bengaluru & Mumbai exclusively for sales and service of its entire premium motorcycle range (300cc – 1800cc)

* Turbo-charges Majestic riding: Announces Industry’s most competitive retail finance offer with up to Rs. 43,000 saving on H’ness CB350!

* Spectacular interest rate of 5.6%, finance up to 100% and EMI starting Rs. 4,999 only

After roaring into the mid-size motorcycle segment with its global debut of H’ness CB350, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) today elevated the Go Riding spirit further for its fans in India. On one hand, Honda true to its commitment, today expanded its BigWing Topline network to 2 new cities of Mumbai & Bengaluru. Parallely, taking the festivities to full throttle, Honda also announced its Biggest Ever Festival of Savings up to Rs. 43,000 on H’ness CB350!

Honda’s exclusive BigWing Topline network expands to Maharashtra & Karnataka

Close on the heels of its debut in mid-size motorcycle segment, Honda has today inaugurated 2 exclusive

BigWing Topline network in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Represented by Honda’s iconic silver wing-mark, Honda BigWing Topline will deliver a differentiated immersive experience for Honda’s premium motorcycle customers in West and South, in addition to the first BigWing Topline inaugurated in Gurugram(Haryana) last year.

Noteworthy, that Honda’s premium motorcycle retail format is led by the BigWing Topline in top metros and BigWing in other demand centers. While the marquee Honda BigWing Topline will house Honda’s complete premium motorcycles range starting from the brand new majestic H’ness CB350, 2020 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, 2020 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and adventure tourer 2020 Africa Twin Adventure Sports; the BigWings will be delighting mid-size motorcycle fans of Honda.

Sharing insights into the significance of 2 new BigWing Toplines and the attractive finance scheme, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said “In September, our latest global motorcycle H’ness CB350 introduced new excitement for mid-size motorcycle riders and the initial response has been very overwhelming. Our next step is to expand Honda BigWing (Honda’s exclusive premium motorcycle network) to deliver a truly differentiated immersive experience closer to our customers. Today, we are delighted to inaugurate our marquee BigWing Topline in Bangalore & Mumbai for Honda’s entire premium motorcycle range. Going ahead, our new BigWing for mid-size motorcycle up to 500cc and BigWing Topline for the entire premium motorcycle range will bring Honda’s fun motorcycles closer to customers. At the same time, as we enter the festivals, Honda has upped the excitement even more with our biggest ever festival celebrations with savings going up to Rs. 43,000. So India, get ready to roar with your favourite H’ness CB350.”     

Triple delight with savings up to Rs. 43,000 at a spectacular interest rate of 5.6% :

Starting today, Honda 2Wheelers India with its partner ICICI Bank has introduced the biggest ever festival delight. H’ness CB350 customers will now get an irresistible deal on retail finance.

For a limited period, customers can now avail finance up to 100% of vehicle on-road price. The biggest motivation to buy your favourite H’ness CB350 right now may simply be the spectacular rate of interest starting 5.6% - nearly half of the prevailing market rates, resulting in savings up to Rs. 43,000.

Customers can alternatively also choose to go for the attractive and super affordable Rs. 4,999 EMI option.

Adorned with the black & white monochromatic theme, BigWing showcases the displayed vehicles in their full glory. Resolving every query of customers related to product or accessories are the well-trained knowledgeable professionals at BigWing. Parallely, the dedicated corner with versatile range of accessories at the BigWings enhance the joy of riding and amplify new opportunities for customers.

Easing the journey from search to purchase, the dedicated website www.HondaBigWing.in is available for all detailed information. The online booking option in the website ensures a quick, seamless and transparent booking experience for customers at their fingertips. Capturing real time customer feedback, Honda BigWing are also actively available across all social media platforms.

Bayer Expands Better Life Farming Initiative Across the Indian Market

* In addition to Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, Bayer’s Better Life Farming initiative has been rolled out in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal

* Better Life Farming was set up in 2018 to support smallholder farmers with access to modern agri-inputs and farming advisory

* Participant farmers have achieved doubling of crop yields and tripling of farm incomes

After the successful implementation of its ‘Better Life Farming’ initiative in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, Bayer has expanded the initiative to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Better Life Farming aims to provide smallholder farmers with access to modern agri-inputs and farming advisory and enable additional income generation through rural agri-entrepreneurship.

Better Life Farming is a global multi-stakeholder alliance that works with partners across the agri-value chain to support smallholder farmers in developing economies to increase crop yields and farm incomes. The alliance has global partners that include Bayer with its expertise in seeds, crop protection, and agronomy; IFC, the development finance institution for impact assessment; and Netafim for drip irrigation technologies. In India, the alliance works with additional local partners: Yara Fertilisers for soil and nutrient management; DeHaat, AgriBazaar, and Big Basket as off-takers;[1] Tata Trusts for improving rural livelihoods and promoting self-reliant agri-entrepreneurship; and Axis Bank for financing.

Bayer’s Better Life Farming initiative has promoted clusters of rural agri-entrepreneurs running their own Better Life Farming centers. Each center caters to ~500 farmers from five to six villages nearby with access to agri-inputs, crop advisory, irrigation best practices and new technologies. The centers also support aggregation & sale of farm produce and operate Better Life farms to train farmers on good agricultural practices. Further, the centers provide employment opportunities for local youth. Another key objective for Bayer is integrating women smallholders into mainstream farming, by economically and socially empowering them as farmers and entrepreneurs running their own Better Life Farming centers.

“Empowering smallholder farmers is crucial for India’s food security. The Better Life Farming initiative has helped smallholder farmers enhance crop yields and earn sustainable incomes. After establishing successful proof of concept in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, we are expanding our reach and expertise to smallholder farmers in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. By 2025, we aim to empower 5,000 rural agri-entrepreneurs to serve 2.5 million smallholder farmers in India,” said D Narain, CEO & MD, Bayer CropScience Limited and Global Lead for Bayer’s Smallholder Farming initiatives.

In Bihar, Bayer has set up 6 Better Life Farming centers in Katihar and Jamuee districts, in collaboration with Kakanath Farmer Producer Co. Ltd., a registered Farmer Producer Company. By the end of 2020, 50 centers will be set up in Bihar.

In Madhya Pradesh, Bayer has set up 8 Better Life Farming centers and 26 Better Life farms in Chindwada district, in collaboration with Kamatan, which is engaged in supporting FPOs with input supply and output procurement. Till date, 1,400+ farmers have been trained on modern cultivation practices for pulses, cotton and corn. 20 Better Life Farming centers are planned by the end of 2020 in Seoni, Betul, Nursinghpur and Panna districts to serve 15,000+ farmers.

In Odisha, 7 Better Life Farming centers have been rolled out in Mayurbhanj district in collaboration with

e-kutir, a social enterprise offering soil-to-shelf digital solutions under the brand name ‘Bloom’. 13 Better Life Farming centers are planned by the end of 2020 along with 25 Better Life farms.

In West Bengal, Bayer has set up a Better Life Farming center in Bankura district in collaboration with Shamayita Math, a social organization supporting 36,000+ families in the state on topics of agriculture, health, capacity building and women empowerment. Bayer plans to set up 20 Better Life farms and 20 Farming centers in the state with an aim to serve 10,000+ farmers.

Better Farms, Better Lives

In June 2020, Bayer introduced a new global initiative – ‘Better Farms, Better Lives’ to support smallholder farmers tide over the immediate challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Through this initiative, Bayer is supporting 2 million (20 lakh) smallholder farmers in Asia, Africa and Latin America, with farming kits containing Bayer’s hybrid seeds, crop protection products, personal protective equipment and safety & training materials. In India, the initiative has supported 4,00,000 smallholder farmers across 17 states, spanning key crops such as rice, corn, vegetables and millet.

By 2030, Bayer is committed to helping more than 100 million smallholder farmers in developing countries as part of its global sustainability commitments. The immediate Covid-19 response through the ‘Better Farms, Better Lives’ initiative complements Bayer’s ongoing smallholder support activities, which will aid in mid-term recovery and building long-term resilience for smallholder farmers.

About Bayer

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to benefit people by supporting efforts to overcome the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development, and the Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2019, the Group employed around 104,000 people and had sales of € 43.5 billion. Capital expenditures amounted to € 2.9 billion and R&D expenses to € 5.3 billion.

TECNO Celebrates 6 Million Customers in India, Launches the ‘Great TECNO Festival’

* Customers will stand a chance to win a Maruti S-Presso, Hero Passion Pro motorcycles and other exciting prizes as part of the festive bonanza offer

* The festival offer will be held from 1st November to 30th November 2020

TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, today announced that its customer base crossed the 6 million mark in a little more than three years since its foray into India. To commemorate the achievement of this significant milestone, TECNO announced the ‘Great TECNO Festival’, a mega festive bonanza offers for consumers from 1st November 2020 till 30th November’20. The festival will offer a chance to customers to win exciting prizes including the Maruti’s S-Presso car, Hero Passion Pro motorcycles, as well as TECNO’s camera-centric CAMON 15 Pro and the stylish Hipods H2 earbuds through a lucky draw on purchase of any TECNO Smartphone.

All consumers who purchase TECNO smartphones during this period will be eligible to participate in the lucky draw. To participate in the lucky draw, consumers will have to register on www.tecnomobile.in by providing their Name, Contact Number, Address, IMEI No. of smartphone, Data of Purchase, copy of the invoice & submit it on & before 7th of December. The lucky draw results will be announced on 15th December and winners will be notified through the contact details submitted by them.

Commenting on the achievement and the launch of the festive offer, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TRANSSION India, said, “The achievement of the 6-million customer milestone shows our strong presence in the country and stands testament to the increasing popularity of TECNO smartphones among the people of Aspirational Bharat. Our customer centricity and product reliability have made TECNO a valuable smartphone brand in the affordable mid-budget segment. The achievement also shows that our brand philosophy to democratize technology for the mass has resonated with the people. The Great TECNO Festival is a way to show our gratitude to our consumers who supported us through the entire run of our journey since launch in India. We believe that this Diwali the Great TECNO Festival will light up the lives of our consumers with the opportunity to avail a wonderful chance to win fantastic prizes. Our vision for Indian market is to become a preferred choice for young consumers by designing products that complement their lifestyle and make technology innovation affordable.” Mr. Talapatra added. 

TECNO has been constantly pushing the boundary to democratise cutting-edge mobile technology for the people of Aspirational Bharat. Brand TECNO has launched multiple smartphones under its SPARK series and CAMON series in India in the year 2020, strengthening its product offerings for consumers under the sub 10K as well as the sub 15k segments, living up to its ‘EXPECT MORE’ brand philosophy.

About TECNO Mobile

TECNO Mobile is a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings. Upholding the brand essence of “Expect More”, TECNO is committed to giving the masses access to latest technology at accessible prices, allowing the consumers to reach beyond their current limitations and uncover a world of possibilities. TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations across a product portfolio. TECNO is a major global player with presence in around 60 emerging markets across the world. It is also the global Official Tablet and Handset Partner of Manchester City Football Club.

Vedanta Inaugurates its 1700th NandGhar in Karnataka To Transform Lives in Rural India

Vedanta’s Flagship CSR Project NandGhar has rolled out its 1700th centre in Dharwad district in Karnataka today, thus moving closer to the vision of setting up 4000 NandGhars across India.

Hon’ble Minister of Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the new centre at Dharwad, and handed over the 50 NandGhars developed in Dharwad to the community as part of ‘Vedanta Cares’, the CSR platform which focuses on enhancing the lives of local communities.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pralhad Joshi, appreciated the efforts put in by the company and said, “I am pleased to see the community and industry leaders come together for a noble cause that focuses on the overall well-being of children and women. With NandGhar, a key component of holistic development has made its entry in Dharwad, Karnataka. It is heartening to see that corporates like Vedanta are coming forward to support the government in its endeavor to enhance the development of women and children. We hope that we will continue receiving such support and do more for women and children from underprivileged sections across the length and breadth of the country and realize Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s dream of a self-reliant New India.".

The NandGhar journey began in 2015 with a vision to transform the lives of 8.5 crore children and 2 crore women across 13.7 lakh anganwadis. A dream project of Vedanta Chairman, Shri Anil Agarwal, NandGhar is a network of model anganwadis where the thrust is on inclusive development of children, women andlocal communities. The NandGhars are set up in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Women & Child Development.

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said: “It gives me immense pride to see Vedanta’s flagship project, NandGhar, making a big difference at the grassroot level.  This project is dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of providing quality education to children and facilitating skill development to rural women. We are delighted that the 1700th NandGhar in Dharwad Karnataka is being inaugurated by Minister Shri. Prahlad Joshi. These modern NandGhars will be the catalyst for change which will empower women and children and change the rural landscape and create self- reliant communities.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Krishna Reddy, Director, Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka commented, “We have strongly believed in forming strong partnerships with government and other stakeholders for the growth and future development of the nation. These NandGhars are a testimony to Vedanta's commitment towards the welfare of our communities. Inauguration of each NandGhar brings us one step closer to our dream of changing the anganwadi landscape across India”.”

With the rollout of over 1700 centres, the NandGharproject is now spread across 7 states – Rajasthan, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. The project aims to touch the lives of 4 million community members while directly impacting around 2lakh children and 1.8 lakh women on an annual basis.NandGhars are equipped with solar panels to ensure 24X7 electricity, water purifiers, clean toilets and smart television sets, and have become a model resource centre for the local communities.Pre-school education is provided to children in the age group of 3-6 years. Nutritious meals and take-home rations are being provided for children, pregnant and lactating women.

NMIMS School of Business Management Opens Admissions For Dual Degree MBA Decision Science program with Purdue University

NMIMS School of Business Management (SBM) opened admissions to its very prestigious dual degree program - MBA in Decision Science & Analytics and MS in Business Analytics & Information Management (BAIM) in collaboration with Krannert School of Management, Purdue University, a leading public research university of USA. Admissions are open till December 14, 2020 for its Mumbai campus. With this degree, students will get an opportunity to study in two of the world’s most renowned institutions. The 2 year program is split into 3 terms at SBM and 2 terms at Krannert School of Management, followed by 1 term of internship in India under a faculty guide. The thoughtfully designed program follows a research-based and industry-focused pedagogy. 

The dual degree program offers a unique opportunity to study dual, but complementary courses, management and decision science. In the third year of its launch, the program is addressing the current need for highly specialised skills in decision analysis, data sciences, and business analytics. The program fulfills the requirement for a multidisciplinary approach in management graduates. This carefully-designed curriculum is developed by SBM’s academic council in collaboration with Purdue University and industry leaders. At Krannert, Purdue University,  curriculum is focused on developing proficiencies in a variety of big data technologies and analytical techniques and prepares graduates for a business analytics career on a global stage. The experiential learning of the MBA program is aimed at improving application of learning through mind-set change in students while boosting their problem solving skills. The program includes intense industry and corporate involvement with capstone projects and 3 month spring internship at an industry partner firm. 

Speaking on the course, Dr. Ramesh Bhat, Officiating Vice Chancellor, SVKM’s NMIMS, Provost and Dean School of Business Management said, “Recent studies suggest that we need a multidisciplinary approach for management students. In a multipolar world with a rising demand for technology-proficient workforce, managers can no longer afford to think unilaterally. With the current unpredictability in the global economy, we need managers who are trained in decision science and data handling. The field of decision sciences will see more than 2.7 million jobs in the coming year. Our dual program is designed to meet this rising demand for decision analysts in managerial positions.”

“Higher education is evolving rapidly and on a global scale,” says David Hummels, Dean of the Krannert School. “At Purdue we believe an important part of this evolution is great universities partnering to offer their students the best of what each has to offer. So we are thrilled by this opportunity to work with NMIMS to attract their excellent students into our elite MS program in Business Analytics and Information Management.”

Commenting on their partnership with Purdue University, Dr. Shailaja Rego, Associate Professor, Chairperson, MBA-DSA(NMIMS), further added, “Purdue University is known for its world-class research programs. Our association with Krannert School of Management opens up opportunities for our students to study in one of the world’s premier institutions. The 2 Term stint for MS BAIM will introduce them to cutting-edge developments in the field under the expert guidance of the best in the field, both from academia and the industry. This exposure will be critical in our multipolar and hyper-connected world. The program also lays heavy emphasis on application. Post their Purdue term, the students will complete an intensive 3 month spring internship program in India under faculty supervision.”

The compulsory spring internship carries 6 credit units. The internship acts as an essential training ground as well as a valuable opportunity for students to impress industry professionals. Students get to apply their classroom learning in the real world, gaining valuable first-hand experience. Most importantly, the internships have been a valuable ground for industry recruitments in the past few years. Chosen students are offered a Pre-Placement Offer or a Pre-Placement Interview. Career opportunities include data science jobs at new age industries in some of the most in-demand profiles. These include data analysis, data science, business intelligence, risk analysis, and digital integration management. 

Eligibility: Since this is a dual degree program, applicants are required to qualify for both the NMIM SBM and Krannert School of Management, Purdue University. For SBM, they need a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (of all years). They must have taken Mathematics at the pre university level - (10+2) or equivalent examination/s. Once selected for SBM, the applicants will apply to Krannert School of Management. They will need a minimum TOEFL score of 93 or IELTS score at 7.0 or higher with minimum subsections scores. Preference will be given to those with relevant work experience.

Admission Process: The admission process is split in two parts. Applicants will first apply to SBM, followed by a separate admission process for Krannert School of Management, Purdue University. Eligible students can apply for SBM through NMAT by GMAC/GMAT/GRE. For registration and details, visit: https://nmat.nmims.edu. Selected candidates must then apply online for Krannert School of Management. This will be followed by an online interview after which a final decision will be taken. 

Accreditation: SBM and Krannert both Business School’s  have the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, which represents the highest standards in business schools worldwide. AACSB accreditation requires high-quality faculty along with a cutting-edge curriculum and a stellar placement program. SBM also has NAAC accreditation with Grade A+ (3.59 CGPA), Mumbai Campus and is recognized as Category-I University by MHRD/UGC Grant of Graded Autonomy Regulation, 2018.

About SBM, NMIMS and Krannert School of Management, Purdue University:SBM of SVKM’s NMIMS, Deemed-to-be-University, is  one of India’s leading business schools with a legacy of world-renowned faculty and excellent placement program. NMIMS which began as a business school 40 years ago, is known for its trailblazing curriculum. The school has consistently ranked among the top 10 B-Schools in the country since 1998, in various such published surveys. 

Purdue University is one of the top Public Universities ranked # 53 in USA and in the top 100 Universities worldwide. Krannert School of Management, Analytics program is ranked # 1 in US and in the top 15 worldwide.

About NMAT by GMAC

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) owns and administers the NMAT by GMAC™ exam. The NMAT by GMAC™ is accepted by 38 leading institutions in India for securing admissions to their flagship MBA and other management programmes in India. Besides India, the NMAT by GMAC™ exam today is delivered across 12 countries namely, South Africa, Philippines, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Nepal, Sri Lanka, UAE, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia. 

This year GMAC has introduced two types of testing modes for the exam. One is online proctored exam that can be taken from home and the second is the centre-based online exam. Candidates have the option to take the test either at test centre that follows all the social distancing protocols or take the online proctored exam from the comfort of their homes.

ASM Technologies Announces Acquisition of the Semcon’s India Delivery Centre

ASM Technologies Limited (ASM) (BSE: ASMTEC), a global Engineering and Product R&D company, today announced its acquisition of Semcon’s offshore delivery centre in India. Semcon headquartered in Sweden is an international technology company that help their customers in transforming technology into excellent user experiences by uniting premium physical and digital solutions.

ASM has over two decades built expertise in the semiconductor, hi-tech, automotive and medical industries while Semcon works with a large number of clients in the automotive industry, energy and life science sectors. With the acquisition, ASM Technologies will benefit from a combined talent pool with domain expertise in diverse industry verticals. In particular, ASM will build both scale and competence, relevant to the automotive industry as it transitions to new propulsion systems and ever-increasing levels of driver assistance and autonomy.

ASM and Semcon have also entered into a Global Cooperation Agreement to provide Semcon continued access to India’s unrivalled scale and capability base for Engineering Services. Pursuant to the agreement, ASM will also deliver services to the Scandinavian market leveraging Semcon’s customer-facing team. Both the companies will collaborate to scale by reciprocal access to a combined talent pool and strong capabilities in key areas such as Product Design and R&D, Embedded and Electronics, Value Engineering, Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.

Talking about the announcements, Rabindra Srikantan, Managing Director, ASM Technologies Limited, said, “The acquisition further strengthens our proposition for our clients while providing us with the additional scale and growth. We want to take this opportunity to welcome Semcon India employees into our fold and supporting us in our growth. The global agreement is a win-win deal since both the companies complement each other well in terms of respective capabilities and market leadership. We are eager to be joining forces with Semcon to accelerate innovation at scale for customers in existing and new markets.”

“Our activities in India need to be scaled up in order to ensure delivery capacity and long-term profitability. We have reviewed different options to strengthen the operations in India. Instead of doing so organically, we have chosen to divest the operations to ASM Technologies, which already has a strong presence in India. At the same time, we have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement. This enhances value for our customers while allowing us to create the conditions to focus on other prioritized growth areas,” says Markus Granlund, President and CEO of Semcon.

About ASM Technologies

ASM Technologies Limited is a publicly listed company in India. With over two decades of experience, ASM has been supporting customers in the areas of Engineering Services, Product R&D and Manufacturing engineering. ASM has multiple delivery locations in India with a global presence in USA, Singapore, UK, Canada, Japan, Thailand, China and Mexico. 

About Semcon

Semcon is an international technology company that develops products based on human needs and behaviours. We strengthen our customers’ competitiveness by always starting from the end user, because the person who knows most about the user’s needs creates the best products and the clearest benefits to humans. Semcon collaborates mainly with companies in the automotive, industry, energy and life science sectors. With more than 1,800 specialised employees, Semcon has the ability to take care of the entire product development cycle, from strategy and technology development to design and product information. Semcon was founded in Sweden in 1980 and has offices in over 30 locations in seven different countries. In 2019, the Group reported annual sales of SEK 1.9 billion.