Luminous Power Technologies Launches India’s Most Revolutionary Designed Inverter ‘ICON’

- Newly launched inverter with an integrated battery enclosure 

-  With a 900 VA rating, largest-selling inverter segment in the domestic market 

-  Inverter technology with a premium design that you can flaunt in your home 

Luminous Power Technologies, a leader in power backup & home electricals in India today announced the launch of ICON 1100, India’s first revolutionary inverter which is beautiful, convenient, and safe at the same time. The premium inverter is crafted with beautiful curvy edges on the front and back to give it a sleek design perception. This stellar inverter complements your living room space and doesn’t need to be hidden from your guests at your home or office. Priced between INR 8500-9500, ICON 1100 is available for purchase via direct sales and through authorized partners. 

This innovative product has a dedicated enclosure to fit the battery that is compatible with Tall Tubular Battery (TTB) between the capacity from 150 AH – 220 AH. Once the battery is connected inside, it becomes an integrated unit with no hanging wires outside the enclosure, thus, preventing children from having any chance of accidental contact and keeping them completely safe.  

The latest ICON 1100 comes with a 900 VA rating which is the largest selling inverter segment in the domestic market. The inverter is built with pure sine wave output which serves as a substitute for the grid power when it fails. Besides, it provides absolute convenience due to its detachable panel at the top which makes it easy to fill battery water without moving the trolley. It also helps to reduce the acid spillage in comparison with the existing inverter battery sets.  

Speaking about the launch, Amit Shukla, Sr. Vice President & Head (Power Solutions Business), Luminous Power Technologies said, “With innovative & native R&D, Luminous is proud to launch ICON inverter which is thoughtfully designed keeping the consumer-centric approach in mind. There is a growing demand for Inverters due to WFH transition and we provide smart solutions to every consumer at the most cost-effective prices, supported by excellent customer service.” 

This next-generation inverter is designed with a Pearl White colour frame that adds a high-end & ultra-modern look to the living room space. It has matt black side panels that complement the finish and enhances the overall aesthetics of the product. The consumers need to buy the battery, separately and will have to pay just 10% higher than the normal Inverter battery combo with the trolley set. 

NOVA IVF Fertility Witnesses Over 30k New Couples Seeking Fertility Assessment Across Indian Market

* We at Nova IVF Fertility have catered to these 30,000 new couples for fertility assessments during the pandemic

* We at Nova IVF could help 10K new couples to start their treatment

While the pandemic has disrupted normal lives, we all have learnt our lessons and ways to continue and cope with our lives in the new normal. Couples who were postponing fertility treatments were faced with a tough predicament due to rising covid cases and lockdowns as IVF was an elective procedure. Now that pandemic is here to stay for a while, couples have resumed their fertility assessments and treatments and are moving towards achieving their dream of becoming parents.

Nova IVF Fertility Clinic has witnessed over 30,000 new couples apart from the already existing ones, who have come forth for their fertility assessment and IVF treatments. Over 100 couples who were tested COVID positive, resumed their treatment  post recovery and 40 of these couples have already embarked on the journey of conception after successful fertility treatments at Nova IVF.  With the ongoing vaccine drives people are slowly recovering from the pandemic, planning to go on with their routine and normal schedule by taking the right kind of precautions and following safety norms.

Sharing his thoughts, Mr. Shobhit Agarwal, CEO, Nova IVF Fertility said, “As one of India’s leading IVF chains we believe in the utmost safety of our patients. With all our 35 centres following Covid appropriate behaviour and almost all our employees vaccinated, we aim to increase and improve the accessibility of fertility treatments to every couple in India, who is aspiring for parenthood.  Couples are now coming to the realization that the pandemic is here to stay, and fertility treatments are time-sensitive procedures and should not be postponed.  We are witnessing a surge across all our centres and see a massive demand coming from tier 2 markets as well. At Nova IVF Fertility, we have witnessed 65% of positive pregnancies amongst the couples with over 2,000 live births and still counting during the pandemic”

The pandemic has proved that although the fertility treatments could be postponed or cancelled, the desire of fulfilling families remains the same amongst all couples across the country who have now come forth to begin their fertility treatments. Individuals are understanding and learning to cope with the pandemic, and they have also understood the importance of time in the case of fertility treatments especially among the advanced age group. The fertility sector is driven to keep improving healthcare infrastructure and rising availability of modern healthcare facilities at reasonable prices for all. India IVF services market was valued at $478.2 million in 2018 and is estimated to reach $1,453.0 million by 2026, registering a CAGR of 14.7% during the analysis period.

About Nova IVF Fertility:

Nova IVF Fertility (NIF) is one of the largest service providers of fertility treatment across India. With an average IVF experience of over a decade our highly experienced IVF specialists and well –trained embryologists, Nova IVF Fertility has successfully achieved over 39,086 clinical pregnancies in the country. With vast international expertise, NIF brings exceptional and ethical standards of processes, protocols, and policies to India. Through personalised treatment plans of medical management, basic ART and advanced ART – all procedures aim to significantly improve the chances of a positive pregnancy. NIF currently operates 35 fertility centres across 22 cities in India (Ahmedabad (1), Bengaluru (3), (5) Chennai, (1) Coimbatore, (1)  Hisar,  (2) Hyderabad, (1) Indore, (1) Jalandhar, (1) Lucknow, Mumbai (4), New Delhi (3), Kolkata (1), (2) Pune, (1) Surat, (1) Vijayawada, (1)  Patna, (1) Ranchi, (1) Raipur, (1) Gorakhpur (1) Dhaka, (1)Salem and (1) Siliguri.

Pre-Owned Sports Car Dealership Boys And Machines Opens Dedicated After-Sales Service Facility

 ·         Facility will offer range of services from repairs to customisation

·         The service center is equipped to cater to a various makes of top-end luxury cars

·         The Boys and Machines ‘Workshop’ will be capable of handling over 20 cars a day

Pre-owned luxury car dealership Boys and Machines has today announced the launch of its own dedicated service centre catering exclusively to all the servicing and maintenance needs of pre-owned high-end cars. Dubbed the ‘Workshop’, the service centre will handle all of their customers’ after sales car-care needs from scheduled maintenance and repairs to custom paint jobs and the fitting of body kits.

Located in Gurugram, the 7,000 square foot facility is equipped to service various makes of top-end luxury and sports cars under one roof.

In a first for the pre-owned luxury car segment, the service centre will also provide door-to-door vehicle service for customers.

Customers can sign up to an annual maintenance contract with the Workshop, and be assured of unparalleled attention to detail and the highest standard of service. The Workshop has the capacity to service over 20 cars per day.

Founder and Managing Director Mr. Siddharth Chaturvedi said, “When we started Boys and Machines we wanted to create a brand that was more than just a pre-owned car dealership - we wanted to create a service proposition. When you invest in a luxury car, even if it’s pre-owned, you invest in an experience, and the opening of the Workshop is an extension of this philosophy. Spread over 7,000 square feet, this facility is designed to meet all the after sales needs of our customers and give their cars the care they deserve.”

The Workshop will offer the following services:

•     State of art paint booth

•     Car detailing & wrapping

•     Under bode treatment

•     Scheduled maintenance

•     Brake Service & repair

•     Engine & Transmission

•     Batteries & charging system

•     Vehicle diagnostic system

•     Body Kits

•     Complete engine overhauling

•     Door step car servicing in Delhi NCR

•     Door step car detailing services

Boys and Machines was founded in 2020. It currently has a presence in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Kolkata. The company exclusively buys and retails luxury cars. Its portfolio includes cars from some of the most sought-after automotive brands like Ferrari, Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, Lamborghini and BMW.

Corning Expands Corning Gorilla Glass Composite Products To Optimize Performance Of Mobile Device Cameras

* New product category enables unparalleled camera optics for smartphones by allowing 98% light capture, creating higher-quality images and videos while maintaining

Gorilla Glass toughness

Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced a new category for its scratch resistant and durable glass composite products, Corning® Gorilla® Glass with DX and Corning® Gorilla® Glass with DX+. The application of this technology to mobile device cameras enables professional-grade image capture through a unique combination of advanced optical performance, superior scratch resistance, and durability.

Since 2010, the number of photos taken globally has increased from 350 billion to a projected 1.4 trillion per year. And, mobile camera technology is regularly cited as one of the most important factors in consumers’ purchasing decisions.

For mobile device cameras to provide professional-grade image quality under all lighting conditions it is critical to maximize the amount of ambient light captured and minimize all reflection within the camera systems.

“Antireflective coatings have long been used on conventional cameras to improve light capture,” said Jaymin Amin, Vice President and General Manager, Corning Gorilla Glass. “However, these coatings have a propensity to scratch easily, negatively impacting image quality. Corning’s Gorilla Glass composites not only provide mobile device camera lens covers with enhanced scratch resistance and durability compared to traditional coatings, but also the improved optical performance required for these devices.”

Answering consumer demand for high-quality image and video capabilities, smartphone manufacturers have integrated advanced functionalities such as telephoto, wide-angle lenses, and infrared sensors. To achieve this level of sophistication, the size and number of cameras on smartphones continue to grow, while the prominence of the lens surface area has increased notably – significantly driving the likelihood of scratches and damage through everyday use.

“We’ve engineered the ideal solution for camera lens covers,” said Amin. “By capturing 98% of light for the camera lens, our glass composites augment the full capability of the camera design and help create high-quality images and videos. Our Gorilla Glass DX products offer the industry’s best combination of optical performance and protection for the ultimate consumer experience.”

Samsung will be the first customer to adopt the Gorilla Glass DX products for camera lens covers.

Gorilla Glass has been designed into more than 8 billion devices by more than 45 major brands. Through its Mobile Consumer Electronics Market-Access Platform, Corning continues its legacy of innovation with market-leading cover glasses, as well as glass and optics for semiconductor products, that enhance performance, deliver new connectivity features, enable new designs, and support immersive user experiences with augmented reality and 3D sensing. Since 2016, Gorilla Glass DX products have been utilized on more than 30 million wearable devices and are now being adopted on mobile camera lens covers.

Airtel Upgrades Its Postpaid Plans To Serve Evolving Customer Needs

Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier communications solutions provider announced new “postpaid plans for Corporate and Retail customers”. 

In the post pandemic world, abundance of high-speed data is increasingly becoming a key need for customers; as Work From Home and Online Education is the new normal. In this context, Airtel’s has further simplified its Postpaid plans to offer industry leading data benefits backed by a 5G ready network and superior digital-first customer care. The plans also come with a range of exclusive benefits such as bundled content and business productivity tools.  

Airtel’s NEW Corporate Postpaid plans 

Ajay Chitkara, Director and CEO - Airtel Business said, “Over the past few years, Airtel has made massive investments in spectrum, infrastructure and latest technologies to build a 5G ready and secure network that can support the digital transformation journeys of our customers. Our new Postpaid plans offer a holistic connectivity solution along with industry leading benefits to meet the productivity requirements of our customers in the post pandemic world.” 

All eligible Airtel Corporate customers will be migrated to the new plans, as applicable, from their subsequent billing cycles. 

Airtel’s NEW Retail Postpaid Plans 

A key feedback Airtel received from customers was the need for more data as the entire family’s use of digital platforms has increased manifold. As a response, Airtel has refreshed its Family Postpaid plans to help its customers navigate the new normal. With its simplified Postpaid proposition, customers can also easily bundle add on connections with enhanced data benefits to their existing plans. 

The company has discontinued its 749 Family Postpaid Plan for new customers and will now offer 999 as the only Family Postpaid Plan with enhanced data benefits. Now, Customers can add a connection to any Airtel Postpaid plan at just Rs 299/SIM and get 30 GB additional data (10 GB earlier), unlimited calling and Thanks benefits.     About Airtel 

Headquartered in India, Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 471 mn customers in 18 countries across South Asia and Africa. The company ranks amongst the top three mobile operators globally and its networks cover over two billion people. Airtel is India’s largest integrated communications solutions provider and the second largest mobile operator in Africa. Airtel’s retail portfolio includes high speed 4G/4.5G mobile broadband, Airtel Xstream Fiber that promises speeds up to 1 Gbps with convergence across linear and on-demand entertainment, streaming services spanning music and video, digital payments and financial services. For enterprise customers, Airtel offers a gamut of solutions that includes secure connectivity, cloud and data centre services, cyber security, IoT, Ad Tech and cloud based communication. 

Capri Global Capital Ltd Appoints- Rahul Agarwal As The New Chief Technology Officer

Capri Global Capital Ltd (CGCL), a diversified NBFC, has appointed Mr. Rahul Agarwal as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The appointment has come into effect from July 16, 2021.  

In his new role, Mr. Agarwal would head the technology vertical and will take up the responsibility of all technology functions across the company. He is entrusted with the responsibility of driving digital transformation initiatives, deploying technology interfaces to enable tailor-made services as well as incubating strategic IT solutions for CGCL product categories. 

Speaking about the appointment, Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Managing Director, Capri Global Capital Ltd. said, “CGCL is geared to accelerate its digital transformation by bringing the necessary domain expertise and high-velocity implementation. The transformation needs re-engineering of business models that not only embraces newer technologies and platforms but integrate them into existing business processes to deliver the best-in-class services. We are delighted to onboard Mr. Agarwal with multi-disciplinary expertise as our CTO. He will play a pivotal role in re-defining CGCL’s technology vision and product roadmap that will be a key pillar of the organization's expansion journey in the coming year." 

Mr. Agarwal is a technology leader with more than 17 years of experience in building products, platforms, services, and leading teams across diverse industry sectors. Before joining CGCL, he has served as Group CTO at Aakash Educational Services and CTO for PolicyBazaar.com as well as Lava International in his career stint respectively. He has experience across business – tech integration, product/technology ownership, system design/architecture, business solution design & building highly scalable systems. He has a deep understanding of AWS infrastructure and big data processing and analytics systems.  

An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Mr. Agarwal has also worked with IndiaHomes.com, Tyroo Media Pvt Ltd, Clickable, Vritii InfoCom, Tribal Fusion & Tavant Technologies at various key positions. 

About Capri Global Capital Limited  

Capri Global Capital Limited (CGCL) is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Company operates in two major verticals – MSME Loans and Affordable Housing Finance – through its strong network of 85 branches spread across 8 states and backed by a strong and committed workforce of 1,945 employees in the country. CGCL addresses the capital needs of MSMEs through its SME & Retail Lending vertical by offering multiple products: MSME Business Loans, Working Capital Term Loans, Term Loans Against Property Rentals, and Term Loans for Purchase of Property. Our tech-enabled processes and smart analytics ensure that we offer products tailored to meet the requirements of our customers. Capri Global Housing Finance Limited, a subsidiary of CGCL, operates in the affordable housing finance space is providing home loans to Lower and Middle-Income families and is a key contributor to the PM’s vision of “Housing for All” by 2022. 

Samsung To Introduce Hygiene Steam Washing Machine, Refrigerators & New Bezel For The Frame 2021 On Amazon Prime Day

●  Attractive offers applicable on select TVs, Refrigerators, Washing Machines and Microwaves; cash back, no cost EMIs starting as low as INR 459 and up to 31% discounts

Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics brand, has announced new launches and exciting offers across its popular consumer durables product range during the Amazon Prime Day sale on July 26 and July 27, 2021.

To address the need for washing machines with high standards of cleaning and hygiene, Samsung is introducing Front Load Washing Machine with Hygiene Steam technology, in 8kg capacity for a bigger family. This washing machine is capable of removing ingrained dirt and 99.9% of bacteria and allergens. Consumers buying this washing machine will get a 10-year warranty on the motor, up to 21% discount, cashback and no cost EMI starting as low as INR 1,750.

During this sale, Samsung will also launch Double Door Frost Free (253L) refrigerator in Luxe Black finish that will lend a classy look to your kitchen. It comes with a digital display that allows you to control the temperature without opening the refrigerator. The new Single Door Direct Cool (198L) refrigerator will be available in beautiful Delight Indigo pattern. Both models come with Digital Inverter Technology that helps save energy while providing powerful, quieter performance. Consumers buying these refrigerators will also get a 10-year warranty on compressor, up to 20% discount, cashback and no cost EMI starting as low as INR 1,492.

To add a more personalized touch to the living space, Samsung is also launching Terracotta colour bezel for its 55-inch lifestyle TV The Frame 2021, which was launched in India recently. The Frame, a TV when it’s on and Art when it’s off, makes your luxury living spaces more distinctive with customizable bezel options. The Frame 2021 is 46% thinner than previous model and allows you to curate your personal art collection from a growing library of over 1,400 pieces of art.

“Home has become the center stage and plays multiple roles be it as a home-office, home-restaurant or for home-entertainment. We have partnered with Amazon to bring to our consumers exciting offers on a wide range of consumer durables, with special discounts and cashback offers. With this portfolio, we are sure to address the evolving needs of our consumers, especially as they are spending more time at home and are looking to upgrade their lifestyle,” said Sandeep Singh Arora, Senior Director, Online Business, Consumer Electronics, Samsung India.

Offer Details

Televisions

With The Frame 2021, you can now buy a Terracotta colour bezel with beveled type pattern for the 55-inch model, bringing a classy and ethnic feel to your living room. It will be available at INR 6,749 and there is a special discount of up to 24% on the bezel for customers who purchase The Frame TV along with the bezel. Additionally, there is a discount of up to 31% on The Frame TV which is available at a starting price of INR 61,990, with no cost EMIs starting at INR 2,583.

Samsung HD Smart TVs are available at a starting price of INR 17,490, with no cost EMIs starting at INR 972, and discounts of up to 16%; Samsung’s Crystal 4K UHD TVs will be available at a starting price of INR 37,990, with discounts of up to 28%. This becomes an ideal upgrade for an exciting in-home entertainment experience.

Washing Machines

The newly launched Front Load Washing Machine with Hygiene Steam technology will be available at a starting price of INR 31,499, with up to 21% discount, cashback and no cost EMI starting as low as INR 1,750.

Enhancing laundry experience at home with the Fully Automatic washing machine range, AI-enabled Ecobubble washing machine will be available at a starting price of INR 30,999, with EMIs starting at INR 1,722, and discounts of up to 20%.

The Front Load Hygiene Steam washing machine in 6kg capacity will be at a starting price of INR 21,999, with EMIs starting at INR 1,833, and discounts of up to 18%.  

The Fully Automatic Top Load Digital Inverter model will be available at a starting of INR 15,999, 25% discount, cashback and EMI starting at INR 1,334.

Refrigerators

Making the offers even cooler for consumers who are looking at affordable options, Samsung is launching two new refrigerators – Single Door Direct Cool Refrigerator (198L) in Delight Indigo pattern and Double Door Frost Free (253L) Refrigerator in Luxe Black finish, for INR 17,900 & INR 24,090, respectively. Consumers buying these refrigerators will get 10-year warranty on compressor, up to 20% discount, cashback and no cost EMI starting as low as 1,492.

Consumers looking to upgrade their kitchen with Samsung Side-by-Side and Convertible French Door Refrigerators are in for a delight as they come at a special starting price of INR 69,990, with EMIs starting as low as INR 3,889 and up to 20% discount.

Microwaves

For the home chef, Samsung’s Baker Series microwaves are the perfect expansion of the kitchen suited for those young millennials who have adopted healthy eating habits and are looking for industry first features such as steaming, grilling and frying, all in one place. The Baker Series Microwaves will be available at a starting price of INR 9,990 with EMIs starting as low as INR 833 and a discount of up to 20%.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.  

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions.