Emirates To Offer Signature A380 Service On Flights To Bengaluru From October 30, 2022

* Emirates to be the first airline to operate the iconic A380 to Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport 

* Flagship A380 service to be introduced as a daily service and allows customers travelling to and from the South Indian city to enjoy the much-loved signature experience

* Bengaluru to join Emirates’ network of over 30 destinations served by the double-decker aircraft

Emirates announces that its flagship A380 service will be introduced for the first time to Bengaluru from 30 October to serve its customers on the busy route. Emirates also becomes the first airline to operate scheduled passenger services utilising the A380, the world’s largest commercial aircraft in service, at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. 

The aircraft upgrade will allow customers travelling to and from the South Indian city to enjoy its signature services across a broader network. Bengaluru will be the second city in India to be served by the iconic Emirates A380 aircraft, with customers enjoying the signature experience on the Dubai – Mumbai route since 2014. 

The daily A380 flights will operate as EK568/569 with an aircraft in a three-class configuration, offering seats in Economy Class, in addition to premium cabins, in Business Class and First Class. The deployment of the double-decker aircraft will complement its existing services, EK564/565 and EK566/567, each also operating on a daily basis with modern wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft. Flights EK564/565 will operate using a mix of Boeing 777-200LR and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft while EK566/567 will offer seats in First Class, Business Class and Economy Class aboard a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. 

Emirates has been deploying its flagship A380 aircraft to an expanded list of destinations to meet high customer demand on routes popular amongst global travellers, boosting capacity on a single flight by up to 45 percent more than the Boeing 777 aircraft. Destinations served by the Emirates A380 aircraft currently stand at over 30 airports across six continents for August, with a total of over 130 destinations in the airline’s worldwide network. 

The Emirates A380 experience has remained a long-time favourite amongst travel enthusiasts, loved for its extra legroom and comfort and the industry’s largest screens for customers across all cabins to enjoy the airline’s extensive selection of content on its award-winning in-flight entertainment system, ice. Customers travelling in premium cabins continue to return again and again when making travel plans, for its signature features such as the popular Onboard Lounge and fully flat seats in Business Class, as well as private suites and Shower Spas in First Class. 

Emirates started operations to India in 1985 with its scheduled services to Mumbai and Delhi and has been serving customers in Bengaluru with its award-winning services since 2006. Emirates provides access to nine points in India, with customers enjoying seamless connectivity to its global network. 

Tickets can be purchased on emirates.com, Emirates Sales Offices, via travel agents or through online travel agents.

About Emirates

Emirates’ 36 years in India have been defined by progressive investment, partnership and growth. In October 1985, Emirates launched flights from Dubai to Delhi and Mumbai which formed the base of its initial route network. Since then, Emirates has grown its India operations to serve a total of nine destinations across India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram. For more information on Emirates’ current operations, network, travel support, guidance, customer and employee safety, visit www.emirates.com

ManipalCigna Health Insurance Launches ‘‘ManipalCigna Sahi Cover, Discover” Calculator To Help Choose The Right Health Insurance

ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Limited, today announced the launch of ‘ManipalCigna Sahi Cover, Discover, a uniquely designed online calculator which is tailored to help people choose the right health insurance coverage for their needs.

ManipalCigna Sahi Cover, Discover, is an industry-first tailored calculator that can be accessed 24x7 anytime from anywhere and will assist customers in determining the appropriate level of health coverage. It is a highly innovative, online and time-saving product that allows users to determine the best health insurance plan for themselves and their families. One can also have their current health insurance coverage evaluated to see if it meets their healthcare financing needs or if they require additional coverage. Once the calculation is complete, the user also receives helpful health insurance plan recommendations that are in line with one’s coverage and requirements.

Speaking about the launch, Sapna Desai, Head of Marketing and Ecommerce, ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Limited said, “We at ManipalCigna conducted an internal research with consumers which revealed that people are sometimes unable to determine the right amount of coverage for their health insurance. They fail to factor in variables like their location, family history, lifestyle, and current medical needs. It has also been observed that people often don’t understand the details of the amount they pay for coverage, and the lack of knowledge or accessibility to the right tools is to blame for this gap. As a result most people opt for health insurance plans that seem convenient because of low premiums and end up being under-insured. With our newly launched ‘ManipalCigna Sahi Cover, Discover’ customers now can put in all the relevant details that can impact health insurance to find the right health insurance plan and the right coverage amount for themselves and their families.”

The ManipalCigna Sahi Cover, Discover is truly a pioneering and revolutionary calculator that help users get a better understanding of the existing coverage they have paid for as well as about new health insurance policies. There are various benefits of ‘ManipalCigna Sahi Cover, Discover’ calculator including the following:

* You may not always be sure of the suitable health insurance coverage that you require. Using ManipalCigna Sahi Cover, Discover Calculator will help you calculate the right amount of coverage that you require.

* The calculator takes all aspects of your current lifestyle and circumstances into account before the final calculation.

* From your health habits, exercise frequency, smoking/drinking habits and your age to your family history and location, everything is analyzed before suggesting the right coverage amount.

* Get access to recommended healthcare insurance products in order to meet the coverage gap.

* Helps you decide whether you require full coverage health insurance plans or any add-ons for instance. You get more information and confidence with regard to choosing the right insurance plan.

*  Get an idea of the costs of suitable healthcare coverage.

* Learn about the ideal coverage at any stage and juncture in life and make sure that you are secured accordingly.

A health insurance coverage calculator is highly necessary for several reasons. Firstly, we often end up neglecting the actual amount of health coverage we need, even with growing families and changing treatment or future healthcare needs. Secondly, we do not have the right tool to estimate this actual coverage that we require. Thirdly, we do not always know how to fill up the coverage gap and ensure that we stay protected at all times. The coverage calculator caters to all these pressing requirements at your end. You can find out your desired health insurance coverage with a few clicks anywhere and anytime as per your convenience. To explore ManipalCigna Sahi Cover, Discover Calculator visit, https://www.manipalcigna.com/coverage-calculator

About ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Limited

ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in the field of healthcare delivery and higher education in India, Cigna Corporation, a global health services company with over 200 years of experience. ManipalCigna is headquartered out of Mumbai and has 76 branch offices covering major metros and towns. The company has built a strong multi-distribution network of over 48,000 agents and 500+ distribution partners across the country. ManipalCigna also has tie-ups with 13 leading Banks for distributing health insurance solutions and has a network of over 7500 hospitals across cities including tier I, tier II and tier III towns in India. To learn more, visit www.manipalcigna.com

Bank of Baroda Launches “Baroda Tiranga Deposits” In Indian Market

* A special Domestic Retail Term Deposit scheme offering attractive interest rates of 5.75% p.a. for 444 days and 6.00% p.a. for 555 days  

* Senior Citizens get additional interest rate of 0.50% p.a. 

* 0.15% extra for Non-Callable Deposits 

Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks announced the launch of the “Baroda Tiranga Deposit Scheme”, a special term deposit product offering higher interest rates. The Baroda Tiranga Deposits are available in two tenor buckets– offering interest rates of 5.75% p.a. for 444 days and 6.00% p.a. for 555 days. The scheme opens on 16th August up till 31st December, 2022 and is applicable on retail deposits below Rs 2 crore. 

Further, senior citizens will earn an additional interest rate of 0.50% p.a., while Non-Callable Deposits will get 0.15% p.a. extra.  

Shri Ajay K. Khurana, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda said, “As India marks 75 years of independence, we are delighted to give consumers one more reason to celebrate. The Baroda Tiranga Deposit Scheme offers a higher rate of interest and the flexibility to choose from two tenures, backed by one of India’s leading and most trusted banks.” 

Bank of Baroda customers can use bob World to open an online FD through Mobile.  

About Bank of Baroda 

Founded on 20th July, 1908 by Sir Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Bank of Baroda is one of the leading commercial banks in India. At 63.97% stake, it is majorly owned by the Government of India. The Bank serves its global customer base of over 150 million through over 46,000 touchpoints spread across 17 countries in five continents. Through Its state-of-the-art digital banking platforms, it provides all banking products and services in a seamless and hassle-free manner. The recently launched bob World mobile app provides customers with a saving, investing, borrowing, and shopping experience, all under one single app. The app also serves non-customers by enabling account opening through video KYC. The Bank’s vision matches its diverse clientele base and instills a sense of trust and security. It is moving well in that direction and bob World is a testimony of its roadmap towards Digital Transformation. 

Cummins India Limited Launched “Retrofit Emission Control Device” (RECD) For Cummins Genset Users

Cummins India Limited , one of the leading power solutions Company that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services engines and related technologies, launched an innovative clear air solution – “Retrofit Emission Control Device” (‘RECD’) in collaboration with PI Green Innovations Pvt. Ltd. 

The product was launched at the Cummins India Office Campus in Pune in the presence of Ms. Shveta Arya, Vice President – Distribution Business & New and Recon Parts Organization (DBU&NRPO) Cummins India, and Mr. Irfan Pathan, Founder & CEO, PI Green Innovations Pvt. Ltd. 

As a part of this contract, with PI Green Innovations Pvt. Ltd. Cummins will be marketing RECD through its vast distribution network in India. RECD is built on filterless technology and based on Electrostatic Precipitation fundamentals. It is highly efficient in improving air quality and capturing Particulate Matter (‘PM’) from the air with more than 70% efficiency.  

On this product launch, Ms. Shveta Arya, Vice President – DBU & NRPO, Cummins India said, “Cummins India is celebrating 60 years of powering the nation with innovation and dependability. We are happy to collaborate with PI Green Innovations Pvt. Ltd. for RECD to be marketed and distributed by Cummins in India. This collaboration provides an excellent opportunity for both the organizations to bring together our strengths and create new opportunities to expand and enhance the product offerings we deliver to our customers. The newly launched RECD provides a viable solution for our customers to meet the PM compliance requirement. Our customers and communities depend on our collective response to improve the health of our planet while creating prosperity for all. Considering the ever-increasing carbon footprint, we will continue our efforts towards lowering emissions across our product range, which is well aligned with our goal of Destination Zero strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.” 

Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Irfan Pathan, Founder & CEO, PI Green Innovations Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are honored to be associated with one of the global leaders like Cummins. This association is not only an encouraging validation of PI Green’s technology but also of the fact that innovative and meaningful initiatives can lead to a significant transformation. In partnership with Cummins, PI Green Innovations endeavors to address emissions at source and make cleaner air accessible to all.” 

RECD’s clear air filterless solution does not require manual cleaning as there is no choking. One of the key advantages of this device is minimal backpressure which ensures the safety of the Cummins engine. This device also does not need any water, chemicals, or solvents and saves energy as it does not require active regeneration and is not affected by exhaust temperature. It is resistant to a wide range of in-use DG set conditions, and remote installation is also possible. The RECD is installed after the DG exhaust (muffler/silencer), and no modifications to the exhaust are required. The separated particulate matter can be collected and used as a high-value raw material in the paint, dye, and plastics industries, eliminating the need for disposal and secondary contamination. The product is all weatherproof, needs minimal maintenance with a simple, efficient, and sturdy construction that provides constant performance and long operational life. 

About Cummins India Limited: 

Cummins India Limited, part of the Cummins Group in India, is headquartered in Pune since 1962 and is one of the  leading manufacturer in India of diesel and natural gas engines for power generation, industrial and automotive segments. Cummins India Limited has a country-wide network of 18 dealerships with over 480+ service points that provides products, services, and after-market solutions for the uptime of Cummins equipment and engines to customers in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.  

Cummins India Limited, is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. As per the Company’s Policy for determination of materiality for disclosure of event or information, the launch is not likely to be a material event.  

Canara Bank Celebrated The 76th Independence Day On August 15 At Its Head Office, Bengaluru

Canara Bank, the 3rd largest nationalised Bank in the nation celebrated the 76th Independence Day on 15th August 2022 at its Head Office, Bengaluru.

On this occasion, the Managing Director and CEO of the Bank, Shri L V Prabhakar hoisted the Indian National Flag at the event along with the Executive Directors of the Bank and addressed the gathering. The Bank has conducted various CSR activities during this event.

MEILSsubsidiary DrillMec International India Rolls Out First Ever Indigenous Oil Drilling Rig Under “Make In India”

~ MEIL Founder & Executive Chairman P. P. Reddy dedicates ‘DrillMec Manufacturing Hub’ to Nation

~ MEIL Chairman hoists Tricolour a top India’s first ever Made in India Oil Rig as Megha Engg & Infrastructure Group celebrates India’s Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Drillmec International., part of the US$ 4 Billion infrastructure conglomerate, Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) group completed the 1st phase of Rs. 1500 Crore (US$ 180 million) DrillMec global manufacturing hub in Kakinada, Telangana for manufacturing Oil Drilling Rigs, ancillary equipment as well as establish an R&D Centre and a Centre of Excellence for the imparting training & skills to the workforce of this sector. This facility, at its full capacity, will employ in excess of 2500 people directly and another 2500 indirectly.

The MEIL’s DrillMec global manufacturing and research facility will cater to both Indian and global energy exploration markets especially in South Asia, South East Asia, MENA and the Indo-Pacific.

On the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day and in celebration of “Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, Mr. P. P. Reddy, Founder & Executive Chairman of MEIL Group dedicated the DrillMec Manufacturing Hub to the nation. Mr. P. P. Reddy also announced the handover of the “First Ever Indigenously built Oil Drilling Rig” to ONGC, from whom MEIL Group had received a Rs. 6000 Crore  order for the manufacture & delivery 47 Oil Drilling Rigs- a product to showcase 33 years of  commitment by MEIL’s towards Engineering Excellence.  To mark his commitment & contribution to India’s Amrit Mahotsav MEIL Founder & Executive Chairman Mr. P. P. Reddy unfurled the flag atop the newly manufactured Oil Drilling Rig, located at the DrillMec factory, heralding India’s presence on the high technology global Oil Rig Manufacturing map.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. P. P. Reddy, Founder & Executive Chairman of MEIL Group said, “As we mark this special and momentous day of Bharat Ki Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, our 75th independence day, It is with great pride and a sense of privilege to share that MEIL Group dedicates the Drillmec Global Manufacturing hub to the people of India putting India firmly on the global Oil & Energy Exploration equipment manufacturing map. It is part of our vision at MEIL and our commitment to build, elevate & transform India’s infrastructure in alignment to the Make in India program to boost manufacturing.”

“Further, it is our aim and vision, at Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Group, to ensure and provide a superior quality of life to the common man by the continuous improvement of core national infrastructure. It is my strategic vision to make India an R&D, Technology, Manufacturing & Innovation Hub in the Energy Sector giving a platform for realising the dreams an aspiring, ever-evolving and growing Indians. The DrillMec Manufacturing Hub is another milestone in a long and continuing list of contributions to nation building made by the MEIL Group.” Mr. P.P.Reddy added.

About DrillMec International India 

DrillMec International India is a subsidiary and JV of Drillmec SpA Italy and KMOC Kakinada Marine and Offshore Complex Ltd.  Drillmec is a leading OEM for land-based drilling rigs and is a global leader that has engaged in the design, manufacture and supply of more than 600 drilling rigs for onshore and offshore applications. Drillmec has 3 manufacturing facilities globally in Podenzano (Italy), Houston, Texas (US) and Gomel (Belarus). The Hyderabad Manufacturing Hub is the fourth Drillmec facility that will cater to clients globally from Mexico to Thailand. Drillmec’s land-based drilling rigs are designed to work in the most harsh climatic conditions and environments.

About Megha Engineering & Infrastructures 

Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) is a major infrastructure company headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The company was founded and established in 1989 by Mr. P. P. Reddy as a small fabrication unit. In 33 years of its chequered history, the MEIL group made a name for itself in the Infrastructure building & heavy engineering manufacturing sector.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Celebrates Independence Day With School Children

Toyota Kirloskar Motor today celebrated 75th independence day by engaging with students at Government High School, Mayaganahalli near Bidadi. As a part of TKM’s novel initiative – iCARE, volunteering employees, their families and members of Gram Panchayat and community members wholeheartedly participated in the event by flag hoisting at the school and took part in activities like arts and crafts, creating awareness on environment initiatives.

The event was graced by Mr Sudeep S Dalvi, Senior Vice President and Chief Communication Officer, Swapnesh R Maru, Executive Vice President, and R Venkatakrishnan, Vice President, and senior officials from TKM.  The participants made mural paintings on the theme that focused on educational and values. They also undertook a de-weeding and plantation activity in and around the school where 200 saplings comprising of medicinal plants, fruits, and general species were planted. In addition, the day also saw awareness session conducted by TKM HR on career guidance and road safety.

As a good corporate citizen, TKM remains committed to bring in more enriching and sustainable CSR projects for the holistic development of the community, thus effectively contributing to the cause of positive societal growth for a stronger India.

Commenting on the initiative, R Venkatakrishnan, Vice President, TKM said, “Preserving biodiversity and sustainable living are at the very core of our environment initiatives at TKM. Our primary goal is to foster and shape young minds and empower them to drive change for a greener tomorrow. Through iCARE initiatives on this very special occasion of 75th  Independence day and Toyota completing  25 years  in India, we are trying to  build a community that is sensitive to the environment as we proactively contribute towards a building a sustainable society. We are extremely happy with the response from our young participants, and we will continue to educate and build a community living in harmony with nature.”

Since its inception in 2017, ICARE has grown tremendously and has had a substantial impact on society touching 57,000 lives so far. Currently, about 1,000 employees are registered with ICARE under which various activities are implemented to further support and make a difference to society while providing an enriching experience to employees. These initiatives are implemented in the domains of education, environment, health and hygiene, road safety, skill development and disaster management in line with TKM’s CSR vision. The platform empowers passionate employees who believe in volunteering for social causes during their free time.