Godrej Appliances Records Triple-Digit Growth For Deep Freezers

~Targets doubling market share in 5 years with significant investments

Godrej Appliances, business unit of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, has recorded over 100% volume growth for Deep Freezers this summer season in comparison to pre-pandemic summer of 2019. This growth was led by rising temperatures in the summer season that brought about an incremental demand and consumption of ice creams across India. Moreover, ready-to-cook and frozen foods are gaining popularity and acceptance among the working professionals and millennial generation, especially with a boom in the variety of frozen foods being offered to consumers today.

India's commercial refrigeration market is sized at approx. 1 million units with 10% -12% CAGR in the last 5 years. This year, the industry grew by 15% over the previous year, and the expected CAGR over the next 5 years is also around 15%. Godrej Appliances is ready to cater to this increased demand and has witnessed robust growth across India.

Kamal Nandi, Business Head and Executive Vice President – Godrej Appliances, part of Godrej & Boyce said, “We witnessed high growth this year for Deep Freezer category which accounts for around 5% of our overall business. We are currently at 10% market share for this product category. In next two years, we plan to invest over 25 crores towards adding new models and expanding production capacity. This will help us to grow our market share to 15% by FY 23—24, and achieve our goal of doubling market share to 20% in the next 5 years in Deep Freezers.

Rajinder Koul, Product Group Head – Godrej Appliances said, “There was a pent-up demand this summer after the pandemic-induced lockdown in the last two summers. Consumers showcased more confidence to venture out of their homes. With hotels and restaurants doing well, consumers wanting to indulge in a variety of frozen foods and ice-cream, especially given the strong heat wave, Deep Freezers witnessed strong demand.”

In line with the brand’s commitment to energy efficiency and environment, Godrej was the first in India to introduce Deep Freezers with 4 star & 3 star certified BEE energy rating.  It also uses the world's most eco-friendly R-290 refrigerant making it highly energy-efficient and environment friendly. The brand is known for its cooling expertise across categories. It pioneered D-cool technology in its deep freezers which maximises refrigeration efficiency without consuming extra energy. It also introduced the 5 side Penta cool technology, an advancement over the regular 4-side cooling, and its high PUF thickness of 70-85mm delivers maximum cooling retention, All these technological advancements enable upto 44% faster temperature pull-down time*, up to INR 10,000* power savings annually and cooling retention of up to 200 Hours* basis internal tests – delivering superior performance to consumers.

*Visit  http://bit.ly/GATnC_  

About Godrej Appliances

Godrej Appliances, a business unit of the highly diversified Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. is one of the leading Home Appliances players in India. Godrej was the first Indian Company in 1958 to manufacture Refrigerators and has since then, expanded its portfolio across many other categories like Washing Machines, Air Conditioners, Microwave Ovens, futuristic Thermo-electric cooling solutions, Air Coolers, Deep Freezers, highly specialized Medical Refrigerators and more recently, UVC Technology-Based Disinfecting devices and Dishwashers, all powered by the driving philosophy of 'Things Made Thoughtfully’/ ‘Soch Ke Banaya Hai’. 

This thought extends from human-centric design to planet centric design. Environment is a core value at Godrej Appliances. Both manufacturing units of Godrej Appliances’ - in Maharashtra and Punjab, became the first in the country to win the coveted Platinum Plus Green Co certification for its pioneering green manufacturing practices. 

The brand takes pride in not just its carefully designed products and environment-friendly technologies, but also best in class after-sales service delivered through over 680 service centers and more than 4500 SmartBuddy service experts spread all over the country.

To learn more visit : https://www.godrej.com/godrej-appliances

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Launches ‘Health Add-Ons’ In India

~A range of unique add-on covers for comprehensive protection~

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Limited. (ABHICL), the health insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), a significant non-bank financial services conglomerate, has launched ‘Health Add-ons’, a range of six unique add-on covers that can be added to the existing indemnity plans to provide a comprehensive cover at an affordable price. These Health Add-ons can be added to ABHICL’s retail indemnity plans such as Activ Health, Activ Assure and Activ Care.

In the recent times, investing in health insurance has become an important part of financial planning to protect your loved ones from medical emergencies. These ‘Health Add-ons’ will enable policyholders and their families to safeguard their future. The new set of health riders with specially designed add-ons can be attached with standalone health insurance plans such as Activ Health, Activ Assure and Activ Care.

Speaking about the launch of Add-ons, Mr. Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance said, “In today’s uncertain times, customers continuously look for comprehensive health cover. In order to help them expand their universe of indemnity, we have launched a set of add-on riders that can be added to our retail indemnity plans. The six new health add-ons will provide extra protection to the policyholders by making their health insurance policies more robust and comprehensive. Available at an affordable premium, customers can now avail multiple benefits like protection of no claim bonus, cover for vaccines, tele-OPD consultations, and more.” 

The six new add-ons are namely, Future Secure, Cancer Hospitalisation Booster, Vaccine Cover, Personal Accident, reduction in PED waiting period and Tele-OPD Consultation. The key features of these products include:

1.       Future Secure Add-On:

Non-Medical Expense waiver – The rider covers the cost of non-medical Items during hospitalization arising out of illness or injury during the policy period.

Sum Insured Inflation protection – Helps with the additional increase in the sum insured of the base policy based on inflation rate in the previous calendar year as an inflation protector

No Claim Bonus Protector – Ensures no impact or reduction on ‘Any No Claim Bonus’ accrued at renewals, if total claims paid in the previous policy year of the base policy does not exceed the 25% of the sum insured of the base policy.

2.       Cancer Hospitalization Booster:  Customer will get up to 100% additional sum insured of the base policy towards medical expenses incurred for hospitalization in case of “Cancer of Specified Severity”. It also covers pre and post hospitalization expenses up to the sum insured of the base policy on reimbursement basis.

3.       Vaccine Cover:  Customer will be able to get vaccination cover for protection against any diseases which are declared as pandemic or epidemic by World Health Organization (WHO) or Central Government or State Government

4.       Personal Accident:  Claims in case of accidental death and permanent total disability (100 % of the sum insured) and a portion of the sum insured in case of permanent partial disability, if the said event occurs within 12 months of the accident. It also offers a cumulative bonus of 5% per claim free year, up to maximum 50% of Sum Insured

5.       Reduction in PED waiting period: If this Add-on cover is opted at the inception of the first policy with the insurer and they have accepted the same, then they will reduce the applicable Pre Existing disease waiting period for claims related to Pre-Existing Diseases to the period as opted and specified in the policy schedule/product benefit table.

·         Option 1 : 4 Yrs to 2 Yrs

·         Option 2 : 4 Yrs to 1 Yr

·         Option 3 : 3 Yrs to 2 Yrs

·         Option 4 : 3 Yrs to 1 Yr

6.       Tele – OPD Consultation: Medically necessary consultations / e- consultation and/or tele consultation will be provided from medical practitioners within network provider’s network on out-patient basis pertaining to an illness, injury contracted or sustained during the policy period.

Available at very affordable premiums, customers can choose one or multiple Add-on covers by paying additional premium. Same add-on covers are allowed with multiple base policies, subject to underwriting. However, Health Add-ons cannot be purchased in isolation or as a separate product.

LTI Named Snowflake GSI Global Delivery Platform Partner of the Year

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (BSE: 540005, NSE: LTI), a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has been named the GSI Global Delivery Platform Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the Data Cloud company. This award was presented at the Snowflake Summit 2022 ‘The World of Data Collaboration’.

As an Elite Partner of Snowflake, LTI works with leading global organizations providing comprehensive Snowflake implementation and migration services across different industry verticals. This award demonstrates LTI’s leadership and excellence in accelerating migrations and implementations on the Snowflake Data Cloud at speed and scale.

Sudhir Chaturvedi, President & Executive Board Member, LTI, said “We are honored to be Snowflake GSI Global Delivery Platform Partner of the Year. This award is a testament to LTI’s execution expertise across strategy, migration, and modernization journeys on the Snowflake Data Cloud. Our Fosfor data suite facilitates adoption of Snowflake with optimized data processing performance, and the recently launched PolarSled 2.0 enhances our migration capabilities further. With these comprehensive offerings, we will continue to break the new ground in our partnership with Snowflake.”

Colleen Kapase, SVP WW Partner and Alliances, Snowflake, said, “I congratulate LTI on achieving this distinction. Snowflake’s strong partner ecosystem is foundational to our mission of enabling every organization to be data-driven. We look forward to continuing to help clients across industries better activate and unlock their data for business value together with LTI.”

Fosfor by LTI, data-to-decisions product suite for monetizing data is now available on the Snowflake platform. As a Technology Launch Partner for Snowpark Accelerated Program, LTI’s Fosfor suite offers:      

* Spectra: a comprehensive DataOps product enabling the fastest way to harness data

* Aspect: a no-code, unstructured data processing product

* Lumin: an augmented analytics product with a search-like interface for all types of insights

LTI has also earned the Snowflake Partner Network Competency badges for the Financial Services and Manufacturing industries by recently showcasing an impressive track record of customer success in these industries. 

About LTI:

LTI (NSE: LTI) is a global technology consulting and digital solutions Company helping more than 485 clients succeed in a converging world. With operations in 33 countries, we go the extra mile for our clients and accelerate their digital transformation journeys. Founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited, our unique heritage gives us unrivalled real-world expertise to solve the most complex challenges of enterprises across all industries. Each day, our team of more than 45,000 LTItes enable our clients to improve the effectiveness of their business and technology operations and deliver value to their customers, employees, and shareholders. Find more at https://www.lntinfotech.com or follow us at @LTI_Global.

ABD India Unveils “Taste the Thrill” Campaign For Officers Choice Blue

 

* The campaign is live across the brand’s social media pages, key television channels and OTT platforms

ABD India has launched its new campaign “Taste the Thrill” for Officers Choice Blue (OC Blue). The brand’s new exciting creative expression urges the consumer to free “one’s mind” and recharge in a world of high energy, fun and enjoyment.

Stylish and modern tone of voice appeals to the youth who seek to live life to the full with their friends and colleagues.

Talking about the campaign, Shekhar Ramamurthy, Executive Deputy Chairman at ABD said “The new campaign for OC Blue taps into the inherent category codes of enjoyment and relaxation. We are confident that this communication will energize OC Blue with existing and new consumers. “

“For the OC Blue consumer, one of the key reasons to engage is the promise of escape and excitement. That’s the core idea the campaign brings alive in a simple, vivid way” said Kartik Smetacek – Jt. National Creative Director, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis Groupe

The brand plans to amplify the content through a targeted media campaign keeping consumer affinity for sports, news, and entertainment on television and the digital.

Link of the video: https://youtu.be/_CC3SdPxuwQ

India Tourism Development Corporation In Collaboration With Ministry of Tourism (MoT) Launches Tourism Awareness Programme

 

* The programme aims at drivers’ behavioural & soft skills training, with basic knowledge of foreign language

India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, launched Tourism Awareness Programme (T.A.P) for taxi, cab, and coach drivers to offer behavioural & soft skill training. The programme has been launched under the ‘Capacity Building for Service Provider’ (CBSP) Scheme, and was officially launched by Dr. Sambit Patra, Chairman, ITDC), at the majestic Ashok Hotel, New Delhi in the presence of over 200 participants representing the transportation sector. On the occasion, Dr Patra also released the training manual, jointly with Sh. Piyush Tiwari, Director, Commercial & Marketing, and Sh. Harsh Bhutani, GM, Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management (AIHTM).

Speaking at the event, Dr. Sambit Patra, Chairman, ITDC said, “Over the last 2 years, the tourism industry has witnessed a tidal shift in its growth, and with the world gradually opening up, we need to take crucial steps towards redefining the Tourist services. With this program, we aim to enhance the learnings of ‘saarthis’ and to provide them with the right skill set to effectively and efficiently present themselves and service the tourists exploring Incredible India”. Dr Patra applauded the Women Drivers and emphasized their importance in ensuring the comfort of foreign tourists arriving in our country.

Sharing his thought about the initiative, Mr. G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, IAS, MD, ITDC said, “As we strengthen our focus towards redefining the tourism segment, it is vital to recognize the efforts and contributions of important segment such as Drivers of Tourists’ transport. With the initiation of the Tourism Awareness Program, necessary steps toward the growth and learning of this sector would be undertaken. Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management (AIH&TM); HRD Division of ITDC; is proud to be a part of this program.”

The Tourism Awareness Program being conducted by the Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management (AIH&TM), ITDC has been curated post identifying the necessity of Soft Skill training of taxi/coach Drivers as they are the first interface for the tourists who arrive at the Airports, Railway stations etc. The training programme has been designed very professionally and is flexible in nature, keeping in mind the daily wage/earning pattern of the Drivers. Spread across 16 hours, it focuses on imparting knowledge about behavioural & soft skills, personal hygiene and grooming, basic acquaintance of foreign languages, first –aid administering etc. enabling the drivers to service the tourists.

TECNO Launches POVA 3 With India’s First 7000mAh Battery And 33W Fast Charger

 ·          POVA 3 will be available on Amazon, starting June 27 2022, at a special introductory price of INR 11,499

·          POVA 3 Smartphones are available in 2 variants:  4GB+ 64GB at INR 11499 and 6GB+ 128GB at INR 12999

TECNO Mobile, the global premium smartphone brand today launched yet another futuristic device POVA 3, under its performance-oriented POVA series that mirrors the ethos of speed, power and performance. Designed for gaming enthusiasts and Gen Z consumers, POVA 3 is equipped with India’s first 7000mAh battery with a 33W fast charge. This powerful combination could transform the smartphone’s power back-up to address concerns of consumer, who spend maximum time on their mobiles and have an increasing need for all-day battery performance. As India’s gaming sector continues to grow, the gamers have heightened expectations from the technology segment. With POVA 3, TECNO aligns itself precisely with this gaming wave and continues to strengthen its focus on the mid-to-high segment.

TECNO POVA 3 is a perfect amalgamation of performance and aesthetics that sets a new benchmark with a visually appealing design. The presence of LED notification light on the back panel of the Electric Blue variant illuminates different lighting effects for various activities. The smartphone comes with a category-defining Helio G88 processor, coupled with a 180Hz touch sampling rate, Ultra-large memory of up to 11GB via memory fusion technology and a 50MP Triple rear camera. The smartphone is available in three contemporary hues - Tech Silver, Eco Black and Electric Blue.

Commenting on the new addition to the POVA series, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TECNO Mobile India said, “India is the fifth largest mobile gaming market across the world, growing exponentially at a rate of 38% per annum and is estimated to be of $3.9 billion value by 2025. These numbers clearly show a pent-up demand for better and more powerful gaming devices with high-end processors, augmented speed and longer battery life. We have been driving this revolution with our feature-rich gaming devices under the ‘POVA’ series, which targets the mid-range segment. Our newly launched POVA 3 and association with ESPL are just a few of the key steps we have taken in order to bring our users a unique gaming experience.”

The feature-packed Tecno POVA 3 smartphone is priced at INR. 11,499/- for 4GB variants and at INR 12,999 for 6GB variant. The first sale begins on 27th June 2022 only on Amazon.

Key USPs of TECNO POVA 3:

·          Segment-First heavy duty 7000mAh battery with 33W Flash charger

POVA 3 offers a first-in-segment mighty 7000mAh battery with a 33W Flash Charger. The 7000mAh battery is STS certified to ensure maximum safety for the battery. The consumers can enjoy up to 45hrs of calling, 30 hours of video playback and 53 days of standby time. Pova 3 comes with a Flash 33W charger in the box which charges 50% of mega 7000mAh in just 40minutes. Additionally, it supports 10 W of reverse charging where the user can also charge other compatible devices and accessories. Presence of Graphene Film Cooling – 9587mm² larger area coverage for multi-layer graphite heat dissipation

·          Swift performance with 11GB RAM equipped with Memory Fusion and 128GB ROM, for leveraging extra speed and storage

The 6GB variant RAM can be expanded up to 11GB and the 4GB variant RAM can be increased to 7GB with the help of memory fusion to give an extra speed and memory efficiency every time. Up to 128GB of internal storage ensures more data storage which can be further expanded up to 512GB by a dedicated SD card slot

·          Powerful Helio G88 gaming Processor for faster performance

Helio G88 SoC of POVA 3 ensures sustained performance and smoother gameplay that lasts longer with its HyperEngine 2.0 Lite gaming technologies. Get robust performance and pumped-up gaming experience with the 1GHz Arm Mali-G52 GPU of Helio G88 and get a superb full-frame experience powered by Panther Game Engine 2.0  

·          Precisely re-envisaged Ultra Clear Triple rear Camera with 50MP

With F1.6 large aperture and PDAF technique, POVA 3 captures an absolutely clear shot. Its RAW Super Night Algorithm provide charming photos in dark. The professional mode allows you to adjust various settings like ISO, Shutter Speed, WB etc. to get the desired professional output. Various user-attractive modes like Portrait, Beauty, 2K Time-lapse, Slow Motion etc. help you with the ultimate photography experience. The front of the smartphone has an 8MP Dot-in Selfie Camera and Dual Front Flash.

·          Super imposing 6.9"FHD+dot-in display with 90Hz refresh rate for Bigger Entertainment

Enjoy a perfect visual experience with its narrow bezels, LTPS FHD+ display and 91% screen-to-body ratio. Get Smoother scrolling, gaming and video-watching experience with a 90Hz Refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. Comes with IPx2 Splash resistance that will deter the smartphone to become prey to water splashes and spills

·          Augmented Dual Stereo Speakers powered by DTS for Melodious Sound | 4D Vibration & linear Vibration Motor

POVA 3 produces loud stereo sound with its dual stereo speakers. Experience cinematic level DTS surround Sound quality through its amazing speakers. Apart from Volume, feel 4D Vibration and the haptic feedback with Z-axis linear vibration motor to complete the Gamers paradigm

·          Effortless operations with HiOS 8.6 Operating System and Android 12

The HiOS 8.6 operating system seamlessly supports the POVA 3 functioning. HiOS 8.6 operating system’s features comprise Photo Video, Video to MP3, Lighting Multi Window 3.0, Video Editor, Weak Network Optimization, Improved Smart Scenes, Improved App Twin and Master of Languages for a smoother flow of operations.

·          Pioneering Ace Colour and Design

The smartphone comes in three colours Tech Silver, Eco Black and Electric Blue. The Electric Blue has a premium design and an LED light energy band design at the back panel, which has different light effects for various daily activities on the smartphone.

Five Students Across Grades Shortlisted For Trip To NASA By Aakash+BYJU’S From Anthe 2021”

* Trip to NASA is the first-ever initiative by Aakash + BYJU’S to engage and motivate students effectively 

* Each student will be accompanied by one parent, whose expense too will be borne by the company. 

* Since 2010, ANTHE has offered scholarships to more than 23 lakh students. 

* KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services LLP was the Process Advisor & Evaluator for the ANTHE Exam-NASA Trip 

Five students have been selected by Aakash + BYJU’S, the national leader in test preparatory services, for an all expenses paid educational trip to NASA. The winners were selected based on their scores in the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) 2021, the thirteenth edition of the flagship annual scholarship exam of Aakash + BYJU’S. ANTHE is open to Class VII-XII students to hone their performances for NEET and IIT-JEE coaching programs. In 2021, a whopping 12 lakh students registered for ANTHE, the highest number registered till date.  

The stellar performers are Varun Kumar from Delhi, Naina Parihar from Gwalior, Anshul Sah from Bengaluru, Alok Kumar Singh from Varanasi and Sakshi Lather from Rohtak.  

The Process Advisor & Evaluator for ANTHE Exam-NASA Trip was KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services LLP. 

Speaking about their experience, the students said “We would like express our gratitude to Aakash+BYJU’S for providing us and our family an opportunity to go to NASA. It has been our dream and now it is finally coming true. We look forward to the experiences and the learning's.” 

The trip to NASA is Aakash + BYJU’S first-ever initiative to make students experience concepts beyond their syllabus and remain motivated and focused on their studies. The students will be accompanied by one of their parents.  

Anthe 2021 carried a total of 90 marks and comprised 35 multiple-choice questions that are based on grades and streams of aspirations of students. 

Congratulating the winners, Mr Aakash Chaudhry, Managing Director, Aakash + BYJU’S, said, “We are very proud of the students who have been shortlisted for the NASA trip. The journey will be path-breaking as it will give them a high level of exposure. Such experiences will encourage the students in the holistic development of their careers and personalities. The trip to NASA will motivate students to pursue careers in science and technology and give them a first-hand experience of how the technology at NASA works.” 

The 4 day tour will give students an enriching experience of how the space organisation works. There will be projects, live demonstrations and simulations, group discussions and other activities which will further help students to dig deeper in the concepts.