IBM Study: 99% Of Organizations In India Are Using Varied Combination Of Hybrid Cloud Architecture

* Managing cloud operations across environments from a ‘single pane of glass’ is important or extremely important for 78 percent of the respondents in India for successful digital initiatives

* Despite escalating cyber-attacks, a third of global and India respondents do not have security as their top priority

According to the results of IBM's (NYSE: IBM) new global study on cloud transformation there has been a drastic shift in business needs as only three percent of respondents reported using a single private or public cloud in 2021, down from 29 percent in 2019 – establishing hybrid cloud as the dominant IT architecture.

The global study, conducted by IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) in cooperation with Oxford Economics, surveyed almost 7,200 C-suite executives across 28 industries and 47 countries including 287 executives from India. The findings indicate that the cloud market has entered the hybrid, multicloud era and concerns around vendor lock-in, security, compliance and interoperability remain paramount. The study found:

Cyber threats are at an all-time high 

Infrastructure complexity is creating cracked doors that cybercriminals are exploiting.

Yet, surprisingly more than a third of respondents did not indicate improving cybersecurity and reducing security risks are among their largest business and IT investments.  

At the same time, 80 percent of global & India respondents said data security being embedded throughout the cloud architecture​is important or extremely important, in most cases, to successful digital initiatives.

Security concerns posed as a significant obstacle to improving business performance in some, most or all parts of their cloud estate for 54% of respondents in India.

Companies are denouncing vendor lock in and require interoperability and portability between environments

Nearly 79 percent of global respondents and 71% of India respondents said workloads being completely portable with no vendor lock-in​is important or extremely important to the success of their digital initiatives.

Nearly 69 percent of global respondents and 68 percent of India respondents said vendor lock-in​is a significant obstacle to improving business performance in most or all parts of their cloud estate.

While in India, 63% of respondents said lack of interoperability among clouds is a significant obstacle to improving business performance in some, most or all parts of their cloud estate.

Nearly 64 percent of respondents in India said workloads being completely portable, where developers can build, run and move workloads across private and public clouds, is important or extremely important for the success of their digital initiatives.

In India, 74% of the respondents highlighted that the ability to run Governance and compliance tools across multiple clouds is important or extremely important to the success of their digital initiatives.

“In the beginning of their cloud journey, many companies dabbled with several different clouds that created complexity and disconnected piece parts, potentially opening them up to major security threats,” said Howard Boville, Head of IBM Cloud Platform. “Today’s finding reiterate that security, governance and compliance tools must run across multiple clouds and be embedded throughout hybrid cloud architectures from the onset for digital transformations to be successful.”

Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India said, “As organizations progress on their journey to the cloud, adopting Hybrid, multicloud has become essential and is a clear winner in the race to become the dominant architecture for enterprise cloud estates in India. We are witnessing Indian organizations experience enterprise-scale improvements by harnessing the power of a Hybrid cloud architecture to digitize their existing products and services, enhance customer experience, increase business resiliency and reduce security risks."

The study revealed that enterprises need to assess how they use the cloud in terms of adoption, velocity, migration, speed, and cost savings opportunity. Other recommendations include: 

Focus on security and privacy - determine where your critical workloads reside and scrutinize who and what has access to them. Regularly test that security controls and privacy policies are being adhered to, but also that improperly configured assets and software vulnerabilities are being promptly addressed.

Ask which workloads should move to the cloud – take inventory of the IT environment to successfully determine which workloads and applications will yield the most value in the cloud and which are better suited to stay on-premises. 

Make data work for you – analyze workloads using AI driven tools and best practices to determine where and how to put them in the right place for the right reason. 

Set a tactical approach – address the technology trade-offs, such as selecting the best approach to modernize specific applications and manage important issues like security, governance, and disaster recovery.

Determine the right team – put a cross-disciplinary team of people to work rethinking how your enterprise creates value for its customers.

Additionally, another recent study by the IBM Institute for Business Value,‘Unlock the business value of hybrid cloud’ further revealed that:

The revenue impact of cloud investments for Indian companies can be amplified up to 13 times when orchestrated as an end-to-end reinvention of the enterprise.

Open and extended organization and culture amplify revenue impact on cloud by almost 3X for Indian organizations. In addition, 4 of 5 Indian executives highlighted that drawing ecosystems closer together is a key strategic driver for establishing a hybrid cloud.

The ability to move data and have an appropriate data governance in place is crucial. Advanced cloud adopters in India with more sophisticated data capabilities gained 56% revenue growth rate premium over other advanced cloud adopters.

Tata Motors Unveils 21 New Commercial Vehicles Across All Segments

* Improves Total Cost of Ownership while redefining transportation

Key highlights:

M&HCV: 7 new vehicles across Construck, Tractor-Trailer and Rigid truck range with higher fuel efficiency

I&LCV: 5 new vehicles of 4-18 tonne GVW with CNG powertrains, increased deck length and Ultra Sleek cabins

SCV: 4 multiuse vehicles providing more agility in last-mile delivery

Buses: 5 new vehicles, including an E-bus, with segment-first features and holistic solutions for passenger transportation

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today accentuated its commitment to support India’s economic growth by unveiling an extensive and comprehensive range of 21 new products and variants. Designed and engineered to cater to the evolving needs of cargo and people transport across segments and applications, these state-of-the-art vehicles further enhance Tata Motors’ established ‘Power of 6’ benefit proposition to address specific usage and applications while delivering higher productivity and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).

Unveiling the 21 vehicles, Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors said, “The engines of infrastructure development, consumer consumption and e-commerce powering the Indian economy require continued transportation support to run seamlessly. Being the leader in the commercial vehicles, we continue to deliver superior value proposition to customers by introducing smarter, future-ready products and services.  The 21 feature rich vehicles that we are introducing today are designed to fulfil the evolving needs of India’s economy and its growing demand for efficient transportation. Every aspect of these vehicles has been purposefully augmented to cater to both varied duty cycles as well as special applications. Incorporating the latest advances in technology, refined powertrains and upgrades in comfort and convenience, our vehicles are ideal to fulfil the customer need of high vehicle utilisation for more revenue with lower costs for more profits.” 

The Tata Motors Advantage

Tata Motors has been at the forefront of technology and product innovations that have contributed significantly in facilitating the nation's growth. Pioneers in product innovations as well as in segment introductions with a universe of value-added services for comprehensive vehicle maintenance to access through Sampoorna Seva 2.0 initiative, optimal fleet management via Fleet Edge and 24x7 support from India’s widest service network, Tata Motors continues to set new benchmarks with holistic transportation solutions that offer customers more benefits and lower total cost of ownership.

7 new vehicles unveiled offering superior features for richer performance on varied duty cycles and lowest TCO 

1. Signa 5530.S for enhanced performance in heavy-duty applications with faster TAT

2. Signa 4623.S offers flexibility across duty cycles with its powerful 5.6L Cummins engine, 230hp and 850Nm of torque

3. Signa 4625.S ESC (Electronic stability Control) with industry-first ESC system

4. Signa 4221.T powered by the proven 5L Turbotronn engine for higher fuel efficiency

5. Signa 4021.S offers tractor-trailer application with better operational efficiency

6. Signa 3118.T: India’s first 10-wheeler 31T Truck with 12.5T Lift axle

7. Prima 2830.K RMC with Rear Engine Power Take-Off (REPTO), reduces operating costs up to 11%

Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles

Tata Motors M&HCV Trucks have been helping in building the Nation for over 75 years. With India on a growth trajectory, Tata Motors has stayed ahead of the curve delivering tomorrow’s needs, today. Being the undoubted leader in the Construction and Cargo transportation, the company has rolled out over 25 lakh trucks so far, with over 1 lakh BS6 vehicles. These trucks have stood the test of time and delivered value to our customers operating in varied applications. They cater to a comprehensive range of goods movement – market load, agriculture, cement, iron & steel, container, vehicle carrier, petroleum, chemical, water tankers, LPG, FMCG, white goods, perishables, construction, mining, municipal applications with many fully-built body options of load bodies, tippers, tankers, bulkers and trailers.

5 new vehicles unveiled for e-commerce servicing, designed for better maneuverability and faster turnaround 

1. Ultra T.18 SL, first of its kind offering in 18-tonne segment, with best-in-class payload of 11.5 tonne

2. 407G the proven workhorse, Ideal CNG Pick-up truck for last-mile delivery 

3. 709G CNG offers best-in-class performance with largest loading area on a 4-tyre CNG truck 

4. LPT 510 for easy maneuvering through narrow lanes with its unique 10ft load body and short wheelbase  

5. Ultra T.6 for faster turnaround and easy of driving comfort

Intermediate & Light Commercial Vehicles

Since conceptualising light trucks for the Indian market in 1986, Tata Motors I&LCV range has significantly grown in size, scale, presence and popularity. Available in diesel and CNG powertrains, more than 50,000 BS6 I&LCVs have already been sold. Renowned for their build, efficiency and the variety of applications they can be used for, Tata Motors I&LCV vehicles have helped enhance profit potential for customers. Offered with 4-18 tonne GVW, this range is the ideal choice for both last-mile as well as medium to long haul for it offers cabin choices as per duty cycle requirement. The introduction of a longer deck length is designed to better service the unique needs of the rapidly growing e-commerce segment.

Small Commercial Vehicles & Pick-ups

4 new vehicles unveiled to improve last-mile delivery efficiency and reduce operational cost

1. Winger Cargo for the growing needs of e-commerce distribution, now a complete delivery solution   

2. Ace Petrol CX cab chassis:  lowest priced    4-wheeler for multiple commercial applications 

3. Ace Gold Diesel+: In the era of rising fuel prices Ace Gold Diesel with much higher fuel efficiency and improved driving experience

4. Intra V30 High deck: In the Smart PU range of Intra now a complete solution

Tata Motors SCV & PUs have fostered self-employment in both urban and rural areas by providing a respectable means of livelihood to nearly 30 lakh Indians. The SCV & PU portfolio has exponentially evolved over the last 16 years, focused on bringing safer, smarter and value-creating offerings to customers in last-mile transportation. The range encompasses the Ace, Intra and the rugged Yodha brands, covering the entire gamut of body styles. Tata SCVs continue to be at the forefront of last-mile delivery for their versatility across applications – market logistics, distribution of fruits, vegetables, and Agri products, beverages & bottles, FMCG and FMCD goods, e-commerce, parcel & courier, furniture, packed LPG cylinders, dairy, pharma and food products, refrigerated transport, as well as waste management applications.

5 new vehicles unveiled for enhanced comfort and convenience of passengers 

1. Winger 15S a luxurious travel companion with plush ride and segment-first comfort features

2. Starbus 4/12 LE electric bus for zero-emission urban mass mobility 

3. Starbus 2200 series range, ideal for school and staff transportation needs

4. Cityride Prime LPO 1315 Bus with spacious passenger salon and wider gangway

5. Magna coach, 13.5m bus for luxurious inter-city travel with enhanced passenger comfort

Passenger Commercial Vehicles

Tata Motors Ltd. has for over fifty years, continued to redefine the ways in which people look at road travel in India. With applications ranging from intra-city school or staff transportation to inter-city travel to addressing the needs to urban public transport, the range has been at the forefront of offering clean, green technologies like CNG, LNG, Hydrogen Cell and leads from the front with its electric buses. Over the years, more than 600 electric buses ply in 10 Indian cities and have run an industry-topping ~20 million kilometres, cumulatively. The Passenger CV range pay special emphasis for passenger and driver comfort, and at the same time focusses on operator profitability.

About Tata Motors

Part of the USD 109 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM; BSE: 500570 and 570001; NSE: TATAMOTORS and TATAMTRDVR), a USD 34 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks and buses, offering extensive range of integrated, smart and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and amongst the top three in the passenger vehicles market.

Tata Motors strives to bring new products that fire the imagination of GenNext customers, fueled by state of the art design and R&D centers located in India, UK, US, Italy and South Korea. With a focus on engineering and tech enabled automotive solutions catering to the future of mobility, the company’s innovation efforts are focused to develop pioneering technologies that are sustainable as well as suited to evolving aspirations of the market and the customers. The company is pioneering India's Electric Vehicle (EV) transition and driving the shift towards sustainable mobility solutions by preparing a tailor-made product strategy, leveraging the synergy between the Group companies and playing an active role liasoning with the Government in developing the policy framework

With operations in India, the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, and Indonesia, supported by a strong global network of 103 subsidiaries, 9 associate companies, 4 joint ventures and 2 joint operations as on March 31, 2021, Tata Motors’ commercial and passenger vehicles are marketed in countries, spread across Africa, Middle East, South & South East Asia, Australia, South America, Russia and other CIS countries.

Cricket Fans Humming The New World Cup Anthem #InItToWinIt By Seagram’s Royal Stag

* Sunidhi Chauhan and Jassie Gill lend their voices to Seagram’s Royal Stag’s #InItToWinIt World Cup anthem, written by Vayu and composed by Tanishk Bagchi, the anthem aims to cheer & support team India in their quest for the T20 World Cup!

Seagram’s Royal Stag, in collaboration with Tanishk Bagchi, Sunidhi Chauhan, Jassie Gill and Hungama Digital Media, has generated a strong amount of excitement amongst fans by unveiling the new, high energy #InItToWinIt anthem for the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The anthem celebrates the game of cricket & supports team India in their endeavour to bring home the cup & is an extension of the larger brand campaign #InItToWinIt, shot across different geographies to capture the passion of fans across the country.

The anthem song is composed by Tanishk Bagchi, who recently broke records with his song – ‘Raatan Lambiyan’ and written by the talented Bollywood singer and songwriter, Vayu. In the voice of Sunidhi Chauhan & Jassie Gill, the song echoes the spirit behind #InItToWinIt, celebrating the passion for the game & inspiring team India to re-create history. The bilingual anthem is upbeat and high on energy & sure to become a household favorite amongst fans across the country.

Commenting on the anthem, singer Sunidhi Chauhan said, “I am proud to have been able to support team India through this anthem and would like to thank Royal Stag for conceptualising & bringing to life the perfect cheer for the Indian cricketing fans for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Looking forward to the team repeating the 2007 success, after all, we are all in it to win it”.

Singer Jassie Gill commented, “It’s definitely a very creative approach to rally support from Indian fans across the country. Royal Stag is going above and beyond to really do something that is truly inspiring for the Indian team & exciting for the fans. I thank them for making me a part of this.”

Composer Tanishk Bagchi added, “I look forward to crowds singing this anthem during the matches. This really is the ultimate way for Royal Stag and Indian cricket fans worldwide to show support for Team India. We are surely ‘In it to win it’ this time.”

The ICC Men’s T20 World cup matches are scheduled to be held in United Arab Emirates, starting 17th October 2021 to 14th November 2021. Royal Stag had signed a 5-year long global partnership with International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2018 and is an associate sponsor for all ICC events till 2023.

You can watch the video here: #InItToWinIt Anthem

ABOUT ROYAL STAG:

Seagram’s Royal Stag is the flagship brand of Pernod Ricard India. Royal Stag has been a consistent star since launch, and a brand quite often credited to have changed the rules of the game. It is for the young, confident, progressive, and inspiring individual who embodies self-belief. The brand has been inspiring the youth of India through its communication around the philosophy of “It’s your life. Live it Large”. Seagram Royal Stag is a proud sponsor of ICC.

ABOUT PERNOD RICARD INDIA

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of Pernod Ricard SA and is a fast-growing multinational alcohol beverage company delivering quality products to its consumers across the country. With leading brands in each category, Pernod Ricard holds one of the most dynamic and premium portfolios in the industry led by Seagram’s whiskies such as Royal Stag, Royal Stag Barrel Select, Blenders Pride, Blenders Pride Reserve Collection, Imperial Blue, 100 Pipers and a wide range of International premium brands that include Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute and Jameson Irish whiskey. Some of the eminent brands in white spirits category include ABSOLUT vodka, Jacob’s Creek and Campo Viejo wines, Martell cognac, Beefeater and Monkey 47 gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagne. Pernod Ricard India is recognized as an industry leader with various recognitions and achievements that help the company deliver quality products to the consumers. Seagram’s whiskies are exported to 26 countries across the world. Pernod Ricard India is a socially responsible organization with a strong belief to strengthen corporate citizen by addressing social, economic and environment sustainability in all key states.

KisanKraft Awards Public Relations Mandate To Blue Lotus Communications

KisanKraft, India’s only company to serve their entire seed-to-harvest cycle of small and marginal farmers, has awarded its’ Public Relations mandate to Blue Lotus Communications, a 20-year-old knowledge-driven agency. KisanKraft has served more than 50 lakh small farmers through mechanization adoption to increase farmer earnings, crop productivity and cultivated area. The company has set up a 46-acre campus in Nellore, AP, with facilities for manufacturing, R&D, testing, skilling, service, and warehousing. KisanKraft’s is India’s first to manufacture state-of-the-art inter-cultivators to suit the Indian farmers. An ideal Atmanirbhar story, the campus is designed for import substitution, skilling, export potential, and local employment boost.

Mr. Ravindra Agrawal, Managing Director, KisanKraft, elaborated, “Of India's 150 million small & marginal farmers, the penetration of farm mechanization is currently abysmally low. The acute labor shortage in farms is causing under-utilization of farms, further accentuated due to the pandemic. Mechanization of small farmers can help increase their productivity and KisanKraft is continually assisting farmers to learn about advantages of machinery use on the farms. We want to raise awareness among the smallest of farmers about the benefits of our affordable, appropriate and accessible technologies to help better their livelihoods.”

N. Chandramouli, CEO, Blue Lotus Communications, added, “KisanKraft is a farmers’ friend, and has a range of products and services that help the farmer in every phase of cultivation, from seed through harvest. Not only is KisanKraft making the farmer more productive, but they are directly contributing to increasing the food security of the country.”

About KisanKraft

KisanKraft was founded in 2005 with a vision to improve the livelihoods and quality-of-life of small & marginal farmers by serving their needs in every facet of agriculture. As India’s only company to serve their entire seed-to-harvest cycle of small farmers, it assists them in most aspects of cultivation, from soil preparation, planting, crop management, harvesting and post harvesting operations. KisanKraft has served more than 50 lakh small farmers through mechanization adoption, to increase farmer earnings, crop productivity and cultivated area. The company has grown organically, beginning from a small garage and three people in 2005, to a pan-India organization serving lakhs of farmers across India through its’ 14 regional offices, 500+ employees and a large network of 5,000+ dealers.

Avast Launches New Premium Browser For PCs With A Built-In Virtual Private Network

* An integrated VPN with No Logging

* Advanced Adblock that blocks ads and trackers by default

Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has launched a premium version of its free secure and private browser. Avast Secure Browser PRO*, a Chromium-based browser for Windows PCs, includes an integrated Virtual Private Network (VPN) and advanced Adblock technology for people who need a lightweight but comprehensive suite of security, privacy and performance services to tackle today’s most pressing web-based threats. The built-in VPN, which provides access to 30 locations worldwide covering every continent except Antarctica, helps to ensure the highest levels of privacy protection by encrypting all inbound and outbound connections.

Avast Secure Browser PRO for Windows provides people with seamless, high-performing digital protection, no matter their level of technical confidence, and ensures that privacy choice is available to everyone when browsing the web. In 2020, Avast added built-in VPNs to the premium version of its mobile browser for Android and iOS; now including them also in the premium version of Avast Secure Browser on PC signals the next step in Avast’s mission to deliver a safer, more private and faster browsing experience across devices and operating systems, and aligns with the broader company goal to enable personal control of privacy for all.

“The browser is the modern day operating system, and with browser-based web threats one of the most common avenues of attack, we have a responsibility to protect our customers online by keeping their internet connections secure and private,” said Fiona Cliffe, Director of Browser Product at Avast. “We’ve built our browser around a Security & Privacy Center to provide this in a way that is frictionless for the user and based on the belief that in order to preserve people’s digital freedom, security and privacy needs to be simplified and demystified.”

Avast has also added accompanying privacy and compatibility features in Avast Secure Browser PRO alongside its existing Anti-Phishing technology, Anti-Tracking, Bank Mode and Password Manager services. These include:

Advanced Adblock: set with ‘Strict Mode’ as the default option so that ads and trackers are blocked automatically. Other options include ‘Essential Mode’ and ‘Balanced Mode’ (recommended), which block all ads that violate the Acceptable Ads Standard, including pop-ups and auto-playing videos. Balanced Mode also blocks other non-intrusive ads to improve the speed and safety of browsing sessions.

Built-in VPN: no buffering, no throttling and no encrypted bandwidth limits for a smoother, faster, unrestricted online experience.

Connection for up to five devices: on both mobile and desktop.

Avast Secure Browser PRO is compatible with Windows 10, iOS and Android, with support for Mac coming soon. The subscription service has three tiers and includes a seven-day free trial. The monthly subscription is priced at $5.99 per month; the year-long subscription at $4.17 per month; and the two-year offering at $2.92 per month. Avast Secure Browser PRO is available to download at www.avast.com/secure-browser.

*In order to activate Avast Secure Browser PRO, users have to install the free version of the browser available at https://avast.com/secure-browser, and follow the upgrade steps. Users can choose between immediate upgrade to the PRO feature set (payment required) or take advantage of the seven-day trial (no payment details required).

About Avast:

Avast (LSE:AVST), a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in digital security and privacy, headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. With over 435 million users online, Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape. The company’s threat detection network is among the most advanced in the world, using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to detect and stop threats in real time. Avast digital security products for Mobile, PC or Mac are top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others. Avast is a member of Coalition Against Stalkerware, No More Ransom and Internet Watch Foundation. Visit: www.avast.com.

ABB India Unveils New AI-Enabled Corporate And Business Office Within Its Own Sustainable Manufacturing Campus

* Campus aims to rely on 100 percent renewable energy by 2023

* Corporate office building “Disha” is designed to meet the LEED Gold criteria

* With ~ 5000 ABB products, the digitalized building is a live demonstration of ABB AbilityTM digital technology in building automation and energy efficiency solutions

* ABB’s intelligent building management solutions shall save upto 30 percent energy consumption

ABB India today announced that it has moved its corporate and business office to an integrated, sustainable, and digitalized facility within its own Peenya campus in Bangalore. The facility, named Disha, will house the corporate office, along with the offices of Electrification and Motion businesses alongside Process Automation business in the same campus. Located in one of the prime industrial areas of Bengaluru, the campus minimizes carbon footprint by sourcing 90 percent electricity from renewable sources; it reduces 55 percent load on potable water with intelligent fixtures and with 98 percent of its waste recycled, almost reaches its target of zero waste to landfill. The 15 acres campus has a green cover of about 30 percent.

By upcycling and repurposing an existing building to convert it to Disha, the project has optimized resources and significantly reduced the environmental impact which a greenfield project of this scale would have generated. Showcasing ABB’s expertise in digital energy management solutions, more than 5000 ABB products are being used in Disha. It is the first ABB facility to deploy ABB’s Aspect IBMS (Integrated Building Management Solutions) technology. This is a unified platform to monitor and control from any location or city, the multiple points enabled with hundred sensors from lighting to HVAC solutions, room controls, safety, and security systems with special CO2 monitors for ambient air quality monitoring in the rooms. This is combined with a cloud-based SaaS solution - ABB Ability™ Building Ecosystem with Active Energy and Asset Manager. It is complemented by electricals from the ABB portfolio and an AI-enabled vehicle management and parking system. These nearly 500 connected products with embedded intelligence are designed to significantly reduce overall energy consumption and carbon footprint while saving energy costs by up to 30 percent.

“At ABB, we have always taken a sustainable and future-ready approach to business. Sustainability is a key part of our company’s purpose and of the value that we create for our customers, employees, and all our stakeholders. The move to the existing Peenya campus brings our people together under the same roof enhancing collaboration and agility. It is also a step towards minimizing our carbon footprint, repurposing existing resources while offering a smarter workplace focused on employee wellbeing and improving productivity. ABB is developing all the companies’ manufacturing campuses at Nashik, Baroda, Faridabad, and Bangalore & multiple office campuses to common ESG standards in India. The vision was to create a model, flexible industrial infrastructure project with an enabling eco-system by working with all our partners and stakeholders,” said Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India.

“In India, almost 30 percent of the energy is consumed by buildings and we believe Disha will create a legacy, a demonstration of what can be done to make buildings more efficient through the deployment of integrated digital building automation & electrical technology,” he added.

This project also included the enhancement of local infrastructure through a 360-degree development of the associated road related infrastructure and laying of cable trenches for future expansion of IT infrastructure of the companies co-located in this area. As part of the sustainable infrastructure development theme, a special recycled plastic mix of 6,000 kgs, equivalent to 1,50,000 (1.5 lac) one-liter bottles is used for the footpath construction.

ABB India’s Peenya campus has been in operation for more than 30 years and has been the bedrock of multiple milestones for the company. The campus hosts innovation centers of multiple products, global factories, precision product manufacturing with smart shopfloors, and remote monitoring centers for connected devices across Indian industries. The new building, Disha was built continuing the heritage of the location as well as retaining the existing green cover. Nearly 120 trees, some more than 60 years old, were preserved during the construction process.

“Start Crypto Trading From Just Rs 100,” Says Youth Icon Ranveer Singh

* The crypto market leader CoinSwitch Kuber is making crypto investing as easy as ordering food online.

CoinSwitch Kuber, India’s largest and most valued crypto platform, has launched a new ad featuring Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh as part of its continuous endeavour to bring financial well-being and make money equal for Indians. The recent ad spotlights CoinSwitch Kuber’s innovative offering that allows users to start crypto investments at just Rs 100.

This ad is part of #KuchTohBadlega, CoinSwitch Kuber’s latest 360-degree ad campaign (First Film, Second Film , Third Film) running across various online and digital platforms including television, print, and OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar.

CoinSwitch Kuber’s (coinswitch.co) simple, user-friendly interface enables users to start investing in fractional bits on Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies. The crypto unicorn works with Chainalysis to ensure all the crypto transactions are clean and safe from any kind of security breaches and financial irregularities. Unlike other cryptocurrency exchanges, CoinSwitch Kuber pools liquidity from leading crypto exchanges in India and globally to enable users to trade at the best rates.

Sharan Nair, Chief Business Officer, CoinSwitch Kuber, said, “We strive to provide deep insights to users at the buying stage to help them make an informed investment decision. In our constant endeavour to raise awareness about cryptocurrencies and #MakingIndiaInvest, we are delighted to partner with Bollywood superstar and ultimate youth icon Ranveer Singh. Over 60% of our user base is from Tier 2 – 3 cities and half of them are less than 28 years old. Ranveer’s unmatched energy, passion, and credibility will help us engage, educate, and excite more Indians about the crypto revolution.”

CoinSwitch Kuber has raised $260 million in Series C funding from Coinbase Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in September 2021 to become India’s most valued crypto Unicorn at a valuation of $1.9 billion. The company crossed 11 million registered users in a record 15 months and now plans to deliver diverse investment options to its growing customer base.