ACT Fibernet Contributes Mobile Modular ICU Units To Bengaluru KC General Hospital To Counter Covid-19

In its support to fight Covid-19, ACT Fibernet donated 2 state-of-the-art mobile modular ICU units to KC General Hospital, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru. Each of the units is equipped with modern facilities and will be installed at the hospital to treat Covid-19 cases. Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S Yediyurappa inaugurated the facility in the presence of Dy. Chief Minister of Karnataka, Dr C. N. Ashwathnarayan, Home Minister of Karnataka, Mr Basavaraj Bommai, Health Minister, Dr Sudhakar, Addl. Chief Secretary of Health, Mr Jawaid Akhtar and Health Commissioner, Mr Pankaj Pandey. 

Even when the country has granted authorization for the use of Covid-19 vaccines and has started the process by vaccinating healthcare workers and high-risk group, the spread of the virus is still prevalent in India. While the government along with the healthcare department is relentlessly working to lower the spread of infection and case fatality rates, it is important to collaborate with them and be part of the fight against Covid-19.

Each unit has 5 beds with state-of-the-art facilities, medical air-conditioned to maintain 22-25 Deg C, provision to provide 12-16 fresh air, HEPA filter with Efficiency: 99.999% Down to 0.3μ and Pre & inter Filter. Specialized AHU & Refrigeration to cater to the high demand and contained UV treatment to kill pathogens in the supply & exhaust air.

Talking during the inauguration, Hon'ble Dy. Chief Minister of Karnataka, Dr C. N. Ashwathnarayan, the brain behind this project said, "This is a state of art ICU complex at K. C. General Hospital at Malleswaram which would cater to downtrodden people in North and West Bangalore. This has been possible due to the support from Hon'ble Chief Minister and mainly the donors. I especially would like to thank Bala Malladi, CEO of ACT Fibernet who was magnanimous in contributing 2 units when we requested for one. My heartfelt thanks to ACT for this contribution which goes a long way in providing excellent medical service in this region."

“This is the most challenging time for all of us especially the healthcare industry and we extend our sincere gratitude to those on the frontline. ACT Fibernet always believed in supporting the community we operate in and give back to the society whenever possible.  We trust that this contribution will help KC General Hospital in providing the extra ICU capacity they need to serve the patients suffering from COVID-19.” said Bala Malladi, Chief Executive Officer, Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd.

ACT Fibernet truly believes in taking care of their community and is focused on strengthening its commitment towards society, especially during the unprecedented COVID-19 times. The company strongly supports and commends the efforts of the healthcare department who have been fighting this battle against Covid-19 to keep our country safe.

About ACT Fibernet

ACT Fibernet, one of India’s largest wired ISPs (Internet Service Provider) in India. ACT Fibernet is headquartered in Bangalore has operations in 19 Indian cities with 1.7 million customers. ACT Fibernet is known for its cutting-edge technology and high-speed broadband connectivity that the company provides to its customers. In 2019, ACT Fibernet forayed in the consumer category with the launch of its product ACT stream TV 4K. ACT Fibernet was the first broadband service provider to bring 1 Giga speed connectivity in India to the city of Hyderabad in 2017, followed by Bengaluru and Chennai in 2011.

Wipro Consumer Care – Ventures Invests In Consumer Healthcare Brand -- Onelife Nutriscience

Onelife Nutriscience, which owns the consumer healthcare brand Onelife has raised funding from Wipro Consumer Care - Ventures, the venture capital arm of Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting.

Onelife has a diverse set of offerings focusing on wellness, immunity, and overall nutraceutical segment. The company will use the funds for its next level of growth.

The Company was founded in 2019 by Gaurav Aggarwal, who has over 20 years of experience in the Nutrition Industry. Hailing from a family who are one of the leading producers of Vitamin B3 in the world, this is a natural progression for Gaurav to leverage his extensive experience and depth of knowledge to develop a promising B2C Healthcare Brand.

Commenting on the capital raised, Gaurav Aggarwal, Founder, Onelife said, “We are delighted to have Wipro Consumer Care - Ventures as investors, and I welcome them to the Onelife family. We could not have hoped for a better choice of investor who understands the consumer so well and from whom we can get a lot of value. We look forward to working closely with Wipro over the coming years as we build Onelife into a formidable player in the Nutrition and wellness space. Their backing is a great value addition to our growth plans in India as well as globally. The Nutraceuticals Industry is looking at growing exponentially, and we are excited to increase our market presence through innovative products.”

Mr Sumit Keshan, Managing Partner, Wipro Consumer Care – Venture, said, "We are excited at becoming part of Onelife in its growth journey. They have robust R&D capability, strong product knowledge, and a mature & passionate team. Health and immunity are on top of every consumer's mind today. They are increasingly getting conscious of the benefits of preventive health too. These offer immense growth potential for the company, and Onelife intends to address all these requirements of consumers in a holistic way."

About Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting:

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, an over one Bn USD business, is among the fastest growing FMCG businesses. Wipro Consumer Care’s businesses include personal wash products, toiletries, personal care products, wellness products, electrical wire devices, domestic and commercial lighting and modular office furniture. It has a strong brand presence with significant market share across segments in India, South East Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It has 16 manufacturing units in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa and Vietnam and has state of the art R & D facilities in five countries. For more information visit www.wiproconsumercare.com

“Mumbai based Nyuleaf Advisors were the exclusive advisors on this transaction.”

Marc Llistosella Announced As The New CEO & MD Of Tata Motors Ltd. Effective July 2011

Tata Motors Limited would like to announce that Mr Marc Llistosella has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company effective 1st July 2021.

Mr N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Motors Limited said: “I am delighted to welcome Marc to Tata Motors. Marc is an experienced automotive business leader with deep knowledge and expertise in Commercial Vehicles over his illustrious career and has extensive operational experience in India. Marc will bring this experience to take the Tata Motors Indian business to even greater heights.”

Mr Llistosella was most recently the President and CEO of Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Head of Daimler Trucks in Asia. He was earlier the MD and CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd.

Commenting on his appointment Mr Llistosella said, “I am delighted to become a part of the unique Tata family. Having been bonded to India for so many years, a new exciting chapter is now opened. We would jointly awaken the potential of Tata Motors.”

Mr Guenter Butschek has informed his desire to relocate to Germany at the end of the contract for personal reasons. He has kindly accepted the request of the Board of Tata Motors to continue as the MD & CEO till 30th June 2021.

Mr Chandrasekaran added: “I would like to thank Guenter for leading Tata Motors successfully over the last 5 years.”

Profile:

Mr Marc Llistosella is an experienced automotive executive with a long track record in greenfield projects, turnaround management and leading organizations as CEO and managing director.

Marc passionately believes in mobility by data analytics, the importance of electrification and renewable energies.

He is currently the Board Member of Einride and prior to that he was associated for a long time with Daimler Trucks. Most recently he was the President and CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation between 2015-2018 where he worked on improving the profitability and sales potential of the business.

Prior to that, between 2008-2014 for an extended period he was based out of India as the Managing Director and CEO of Daimler Commercial Vehicles India where he built a greenfield organization and business unit to develop, produce and sell trucks and launched BharatBenz in 2012 and made it a successful brand in a short period of time.

Mr Llistosella has extensive experience in leading business and running sales, marketing and network management as well as strategic planning

He finished his university education from the University of Cologne and is an accomplished automotive executive.

Aegon Life Insurance Appoints Satishwar Balakrishnan As MD & CEO

Aegon Life Insurance, India’s first digital-only life insurance company, elevated Satishwar Balakrishnan to be the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (‘MD & CEO’). Satishwar, who joined the company in July 2019 as Chief Financial Officer, will spearhead Aegon Life’s transformation into a digital-only life insurance company.   

Under Satishwar’s leadership, the company has defined a new vision to be at the forefront of the digital insurance wave and use technology to redefine its strategy. By simplifying the customer experience and digitizing all processes, the company is set to become entirely contactless, from policy issuance, to claims, settlement and renewal.  

Satishwar Balakrishnan, on his appointment, commented, “I am pleased to lead a company that is well positioned to continue to invest in its long-term growth plan. We are pivoting our strategy towards the digital future, taking forward our focus on digitization which started in 2016. We are transforming to become India’s first and leading digital-only life insurance provider and I am glad to be a part of this exciting phase of the company.”  

“Our pioneering foray into digital has been validated over the years and especially in the current scenario where the rest of the industry is now shifting its focus on digital processes. My focus will be on advancing our ‘Do-it-yourself’ insurance solutions and make them available at affordable costs and to make our entire insurance portfolio a one-click solution for our customers,” added Balakrishnan on his new role.  

Satishwar brings with him a rich experience of close to two decades in the Insurance and Finance Industry. Prior to joining Aegon Life, he has worked with IndiaFirst Life, Reliance Life and ICICI Prudential Life. He is a Chartered Accountant by qualification.  

About Aegon Life Insurance: 

Aegon Life, one of the leading digital life insurance companies in India, was the first life insurance company to launch Online Term Insurance Plans in the country. Being the online protection specialists, Aegon Life has a dedicated customer service team that is geared to provide superior customer experience.  

By focusing on innovative digital-first solutions, its vision is to enable customers to lead tension free lives and be the most recommended new age Life Insurance Company. The company’s Direct to Customer focus establishes a direct dialogue with the customers to make for greater clarity and transparency. 

Ather Energy Sets Up Its 123,000 Sq. Ft. EV Manufacturing Facility In Hosur, Tamil Nadu

 

EV maker Ather Energy has commenced production at its Hosur facility and deliveries in six cities, the firm said on February 12, 2021.

The firm has begun deliveries in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

The 1.23-lakh sq. ft facility has a capacity to produce 1.1 lakh scooters annually and serve as the national manufacturing hub catering to demand from across the country.

It can also produce 1.2 lakh battery packs per annum. Ather is the only EV OEM in the country to make its own battery packs and has filed 13 patents on design and manufacturing of the li-ion batteries, it claimed.

The company would invest ₹635 crore in the facility over the next five years and train more than 4,000 employees in requisite EV skills.

Commenting on the growing acceptance for EVs, Tarun Mehta, CEO & Co-founder Ather Energy said, ``The consumer demand has increased by multiple folds and we are expanding to meet the requirements.’’

TECNO Unstoppable Days Sale On Flipkart: Avail Amazing Discounts & Offers On TECNO Smartphones

 ·  Avail great discount & offers on TECNO POVA, TECNO CAMON 16, TECNO SPARK 6 Go, and TECNO SPARK Power 2 Air

·  Sale starts today from 12th to 15th February 2021 on Flipkart (https://rb.gy/s1fnjx)  

TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, today announced the rollout of ‘TECNO Unstoppable Days’ sale to celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day week across India. This new initiative from the brand TECNO is a first of its kind that offers exciting deals to its fans on TECNO’s popular product range spanning across SPARK, CAMON and POVA on Flipkart from 12th to 15th February. In a bid to strengthen its online presence, the brand intends to make this a regular property for its e-commerce channel.

Since the brand’s inception in India a little over four years ago, TECNO witnessed a robust growth and successfully secured its position among the top 6 offline smartphone players in India in the sub-10K segment. The brand recently celebrated the milestone of achieving 8 million+ customer base in India that firmly validate TECNO’s brand philosophy of staying ‘ahead of the curve’ approach and a product philosophy that rests on ‘segment-first’ features. These philosophies have enabled TECNO to consistently push the envelope in the budget and mid-high smartphone segments in India with disruptive prices. 

TECNO Unstoppable Days gives consumers a unique opportunity to celebrate love and gift their loved ones their favourite smartphones like TECNO POVA, TECNO CAMON 16, TECNO SPARK 6 Go, and TECNO SPARK Power 2 Air, made available at discounted price points.

TECNO smartphones that make you Stand Out:

* Priced at 11,499, the TECNO CAMON 16 pioneers the most affordable ‘64MP Quad cam with Eye Autofocus feature and premium AI-enabled Ultra Night lens powered by TAIVOS™ in the under-12K segment. The device features a 6.8 HD+ Dot-in-display that seemly integrates the 16MP AI front camera, & light sensor. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio G70 processor which is a Hyper Engine Fast AI performer that is great for gaming and daily robust usage. It also comes with a heavy-duty 5,000 mAh battery and 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage.

* TECNO POVA is currently holding the crown of bringing together the most competitive smartphone offering Helio G80 processor with 6000 mAh battery, 18W Dual IC Fast Charger, 6.8 Dot-in-display & 4GB LPDDR4x RAM at just INR 10499. It is equipped with an AI Quad Rear Camera (16 MP + 2MP + 2MP + AI Lens) complemented with 8MP Selfie camera.

* The TECNO SPARK 6 Go boasts of its first most affordable 4GB + 64GB storage smartphone in India from its popular SPARK series. It features 6.52 HD+ Dot-Notch display, massive 5000 mAh battery and is equipped with a 13MP Dual rear camera with Dual Flashlight, to capture crisp and clear photos even in low light.  It also features of an 8 MP AI selfie camera with a micro slit front flash.

* Consumers can add SPARK to their Valentine’s Day celebrations with TECNO’s SPARK Power 2 Air flaunting various category defining features such as 6000 mAh battery with AI power charging & safe charging, Big 6.95- inch Dot-notch display and 13MP AI powered Quad camera with category defining dual speakers with stereo sound at just INR 7999. It is available in the storage capacity of 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage.

About TECNO

TECNO Mobile is a premium global smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings. TECNO is committed to giving the masses access to latest technology, 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 featuring smartphones, tablets, smart AIoT products covering smart audio, smart wearables, smart home gadgets. TECNO is a major global player with presence in more than 60 emerging markets across the world. It is also the global Official Handset Partner of Manchester City Football Club. 

Sporty Classic New Jawa 2.1 Arrives In Style In The Indian Market

To announce the arrival of Jawa 2.1, the Jawa forty two family gets three gorgeous new members. Classic Legends is proud to announce that the latest additions to its model line-up in the country will be available across its dealerships.  

The Jawa 42 carries forward the ‘retro cool’ revolution, that it started when launched in 2018 and adds a classic sports touch to it. The motorcycle is priced at INR 1,83,942, ex-showroom Delhi. 

Introducing the new arrivals, Ashish Singh Joshi, CEO – Classic Legends said, “Last year saw us coming up with the BS6 versions. We didn’t stop at that and outdid ourselves with even bettering the performance and feel of our motorcycles, calling it the 2.1. We have made the exhaust note throatier and even more alluring, enhanced the seat and fine-tuned the cross port engine for added punch.  

Our customers have always used the 42 as a canvass to express their creativity. Inspired by that, we have added three new colour schemes with ‘classic sports’ stripes, alloy wheels, tubeless tyres and trip meter as standard fitment & fly-screen and headlamp grille as accessories. The technological updates will be available throughout the Jawa and forty two range and the customers will have the option of choosing the new accessories as well.” 

ABOUT THE MOTORCYCLE 

To match the performance gains, the motorcycle has also adorned a ‘Sporty Classic’ persona on the outside. What catches the eye first is the new colour scheme - three striking new colours coupled with an all-black theme that runs across the mechanical parts of the motorcycle. Customers will be able to take their pick from Orion Red, Sirius White and AllStar Black. A grey classic sports stripe runs across the length of the motorcycle to add to the sporty demeanour that the 42 embodies in its DNA.  

The new 42 rides on 13-spoke alloy wheels, developed specifically for the motorcycle, shod with tubeless tyres. The Classic Sports persona is further accentuated by the bar-end mirrors, all finished in black. The motorcycle also comes equipped with a trip meter now.  

What is also remarkable here is the further enhanced seat that further elevates the rider comfort over, with a redesigned seat pan and cushioning that translates to enjoyable rides. The suspension & frame set-up has been re-tuned to result in better ground clearance and also contribute to the already superlative ride and handling characteristics of the forty two. 

To add to the thrill of riding, the exhaust note coming out of the signature twin exhausts has been deepened and tuned for a more engaging riding experience. 

The braking retains its best in class capabilities and all the Jawa motorcycles are equipped ABS developed by Continental to add to the confidence that the motorcycle’s handling prowess inspires.  

All these enhancements will be horizontally deployed in the existing range of Jawa motorcycles – Jawa and forty two.  

ENGINE 

The entire range will feature changes that start from within: 

The 293cc liquid cooled and fuel injected engine gets further enhancements to deliver 27.33 PS of power and 27.02 Nm of torque. 

It’s the first single cylinder engine to utilize cross port technology which increases the volumetric efficiency of the engine, enables a better flow of charge and exhaust gases and results in better power and torque output.    

The engine now features a repositioned lambda sensor that monitors internal and external variables even more efficiently to give a consistent performance and cleaner emissions regardless of any road condition. 

The throttle response has been made crisper to respond to even the slightest inputs with precision through improved fuelling. 

The overall result is a more linear performance across the rev range, with a noticeable punch in the mid-range resulting in stronger acceleration.  

CUSTOMISATION  

To further enhance the custom quotient of the motorcycle, Classic Legends has also come up with a flyscreen and headlamp grille that will be separately sold across its dealerships. The range of accessories has further been expanded with custom made saddlebags and stays to ensure a great fit for the wanderers at heart and on the road.  

The alloy wheels that come standard on the 42 will also be sold separately at all dealerships for customers to put them on their existing motorcycles. 

About Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd. 

Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian company established to re-introduce iconic marquee motorcycle brands in the market. Classic Legends aims to become India’s first true lifestyle company and provide opportunities to consumers to relive the heritage of classic brands by co-creating exciting product and service offerings along with the motorcycling ecosystem.  

Jawa is a motorcycle brand from Czech Republic, erstwhile Czechoslovakia, with a 90-year legacy, which in its heydays exported classic, well-engineered and rugged motorcycles to more than 120 countries. It entered the Indian markets in the early 1960’s. The twin aspects of Jawa motorcycles - its beautiful design and strong performance character helped it not only to win hearts but also win many world titles.  

From its marquee brands portfolio, Classic Legends is currently bringing alive the Jawa, not simply as a brand but a way of life. Classic Legends has leveraged the best of its partner capabilities in design and engineering along with the global expertise, to launch products that capture the DNA and ethos, of the original Jawa.