Godrej Appliances Launches A Slew of Premium Products To Drive 50% + Growth This Festive Season

 

~Lines up 100+ new products for festive shoppers and a range of consumer offers

Godrej Appliances, business unit of Godrej & Boyce, flagship company of Godrej Group promises to make it brighter for its customers this festive season with its ‘Dil Bole WOW’ campaign featuring 100+ new models for the new consumer looking to buy an appliance this festival, coupled with a wide range of consumer offers.

In line with the growing trend of premiumization being witnessed across categories, the brand has introduced new range of Eon Velvet series – comprising new Side-by-Side Refrigerators with advanced controls and Top Load Washing Machines with well-established GermShield technology, advanced looks and back panel controls; and Eon Crystal series– a new range of attractive Glass Door Frost Free Refrigerators with Nano Shield technology for 95%+ Food Surface Disinfection along with other new ranges of semi-automatic washing machines and deep freezers. This follows its other recent launches– complete range of indigenously manufactured ACs including Smart ACs, Counter-top Dishwashers and glass door single door refrigerators earlier this year. The brand has also recently introduced a unique new offering– Godrej InsuliCool, a precise and portable insulin cooler which maintains insulin effectiveness at the optimal temperature of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius.

Commenting on the new offerings, Kamal Nandi, Business Head and Executive Vice President – Godrej Appliances, part of Godrej & Boyce said, “Between last festive to this October, we will have added 100+ new product SKUs  offering greater choice for our consumers. This new portfolio is largely centered around premium products across categories- from side-by-side refrigerators to top end automatic washing machines, double door refrigerators and advanced air conditioners. These premium offerings are largely health first offerings, with patents applied for them – like the food disinfection technology in refrigerators, germ disinfection in washing machines or the unique thermoelectric precision cooling for insulin, delivering greater health and convenience to our customers. Coupled with consumer schemes that will enable consumers to upgrade easily, these new offerings are expected to help us drive more than 50% growth this festive season.”

The consumer schemes will offer consumers extended warranty, exchange & cashback offers up to 12000 with leading banks. Customers can also take-home Godrej Appliances with just Rs. 1 down payment. There are choices of flexible and fixed lucrative EMI options. These schemes will be available on more than 100+ products in 18,000+ stores pan-India.  Given the 125 years celebration of Godrej and Boyce, every customer will also stand a chance to win up to Rs 1 Lakh on registration.

About Godrej Appliances

Godrej Appliances, a business unit of Godrej & Boyce, is one of the leading Home Appliances players in India. Godrej & Boyce was the first Indian Company in 1958 to manufacture Refrigerators and since then Godrej Appliances has 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, UVC Technology-Based Disinfecting devices, Dishwashers and more recently InsuliCool product range, all powered by the driving philosophy of 'Things Made Thoughtfully’.

This thought extends from human-centric design to planet centric design. Environment is a core value at Godrej. Both manufacturing units of Godrej Appliances became the first in the country to win the coveted Platinum Plus Green Co certification for their 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

Abbott Launches New Ensure With HMB To Help Protect And Strengthen Indian Adults’ Muscles

Nearly 4 out of 10 Indian adults suffer from muscle loss, which affects overall well-being

·       The new Ensure with HMB and 32 nutrients is a clinically-tested, science-based nutritional supplement specially designed to protect and strengthen muscles

Cricketing legend, Rahul Dravid, will lead Abbott’s #MusclesMatter campaign, which increases awareness of the importance of muscles and addresses nutritional needs amongst adults

It’s no secret that we all age. But, with aging can come muscle loss, which can directly impact mobility, strength, energy and immune health. Starting at age 40, adults can lose up to 8% of their muscle mass per decade, and this rate can double after the age of 70.[i],[ii],[iii],[iv] To help keep adults strong and active, Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of new Ensure with HMB – a new formulation to support Indians as they age.

Four out of 10 Indians suffer from poor muscle health which can adversely affect health in multiple ways.[v] Muscle loss can cause reduced energy levels and mobility, increased risk of falls or fractures, long-tail symptoms of infection and even slower recovery from illness or surgery.[vi],[vii] Proper nutrition and exercise can help reverse or prevent age-related muscle loss.

The new Ensure is a science-based nutritional supplement formulated with 32 vital nutrients like high-quality protein, calcium and vitamin D to help improve muscle and bone strength. It now contains a special and exclusive ingredient – HMB or ?-hydroxy-?-methyl butyrate – that helps counteract muscle loss and restore strength and energy.

''HMB or ?-hydroxy-?-methyl butyrate acts as a gateway to help keep muscles in balance by slowing muscle breakdown and building muscle mass,'' said Dr. Shashank Joshi, renowned endocrinologist. ''HMB is naturally produced when the body breaks down leucine, an essential amino acid, and can be found in small amounts in foods like avocado, grapefruit, cauliflower etc. However, it is difficult to get enough HMB through food to support declining muscle health, which is why it is often suggested to consume nutrition supplements. Good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain muscle and bone health, which is important to support overall health.”

Why Muscle Matters

Skeletal muscle accounts for about 40% of total body weight and contains at least 50% of all body proteins.[viii] Muscles are vital tissues for the functioning of the body and can often tell us how we are going to age, stay active and independent. In addition to being important for everyday tasks like picking up things, opening a jar or getting up from a chair, healthy muscles are essential for organ function, skin health, immunity, and metabolism. Therefore, maintaining muscle mass with proper nutrition and exercise as we age is essential to prolonging a happier and healthier life.

''Aging is inevitable, but muscle loss and weakness doesn’t have to be,'' said Swati Dalal, general manager of Abbott’s nutrition business in India. “Muscle loss is the aging factor that's rarely discussed, and few adults realize the impact our muscles have on our health as we age. Abbott has been pioneering research in science-based nutrition and by introducing the new Ensure with HMB, we hope to help Indian adults thrive.''

To raise awareness of age-related muscle loss and urge people to act early to strengthen their muscles, Abbott has partnered with Rahul Dravid, former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team, for the #MusclesMatter campaign. The campaign, which includes a muscle age test and information, will roll-out across digital media platforms and target community engagement.

''Staying healthy and fit has been an important aspect of my life and I have always advocated for a wellness-first lifestyle,'' said Indian cricket legend, Rahul Dravid. ''Many don’t understand the changes their body goes through with age or what their body needs when it comes to nutrition and exercise. Being a health-forward individual, I am happy to be part of the new Ensure #MusclesMatter campaign to showcase the benefits of complete, balanced nutrition for both muscle and bone health.''

Available in chocolate and vanilla flavors, Ensure HMB can be found in the main pharmacies in India. For more information, visit https://ensureindia.in/

Sattva Aeropolis Launched Close To Bengaluru International Airport

Sattva Group, India’s leading Real Estate and Property Management organisation, announced the launch of Sattva Aeropolis, a prime residential development in close proximity to the Bengaluru International Airport. Spread across 10.35 acres in the emerging residential hub of North Bengaluru, the 11 floors high-rise towers comprising studio 1 BHK and 2 and 3 BHK homes with an overall 1276 apartment units, is designed to meet the highest residential standards.

In keeping with Sattva Group’s unwavering commitment to customers’ well-being, Sattva Aeropolis offers a bevy of features that include recreation parks, rejuvenation centres, sports, and a kid’s pool, making the community self-sustained. Apart from these features, the property is also designed with an elders’ park, toddlers’ play area, and multipurpose hall - amenities for all ages, that strives to create a harmonious environment of community living.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Bijay Agarwal, MD, Sattva Group, said “Sattva Aeropolis, is inspired by a vision to provide a healthy lifestyle in a fast-growing area. Consumers today are looking for projects which are self-sustained and well-connected. Sattva Aeropolis promises to be an exclusive address, offering the highest quality of life and ease of living to its residents. At Sattva, we are committed to our valued customers, and our strong delivery track record, combined with innovative architecture, has helped us earn a distinctive reputation, as one of the most preferred real estate brands in the country today.”

Over the last five years, North Bengaluru has emerged as a preferred destination for home buyers, owing to the region’s strategic location that offers excellent connectivity, with just a 15-minute drive away to key destinations such as the airport railway station, Esteem Mall, and IT hubs.  Furthermore, the location of Sattva Aeropolis is perfect for the ones who desire to invest in a property in North Bengaluru where the upcoming KIADB industrial park, reputed schools, colleges, hospitals, supermarkets and recreational areas are in the vicinity.

About Sattva Group

With 3 decades of expertise, the Sattva Group has grown into one of the most trusted builders in the country today. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, it is also a well-known name in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Coimbatore, and Goa. The Group will soon be expanding its presence in Mumbai. With 66 million sq.ft spaces completed, 28 million sq.ft under construction, and 39 million sq.ft in the planning stage, the Group is one of the most premium builders in India today. The Group’s cutting-edge marquee projects in Hyderabad include Knowledge City, Knowledge Capital, Knowledge Park, and Image Towers (Innovation in Animation, Multimedia, Gaming, and Entertainment), a PPP-based model with the Telangana State Government. By further expanding into various verticals such as co-working, co-living, education, hotels, facilities management, and warehousing, the Group today stands tall as a frontrunner, shaping India’s growth story. The Group’s unwavering adherence to quality has given it the “trusted” tag among builders in the country, renowned for its “A Stable” CRISIL rating for over a decade. 

Signify Launches SpaceSense Feature For Philips Wiz Smart Lights: Tech That Allows Motion Detection Without Sensors

* The SpaceSense™ feature from Signify offers a new way to automate your lights using Wi-Fi sensing technology for the WiZ lighting system

* WiZ also comes with new luminaires, a control accessory and a range of new features for the new WiZ app V2

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, introduces a new app, features and products for its WiZ smart lighting system to enhance users’ daily convenience. The new offerings include SpaceSense™, a motion detection technology for your lighting system that doesn’t require any sensor to be installed. The new WiZ app V2 and the SpaceSense™ feature are available from end of September 2022.

Lights that work like magic

The SpaceSense™ feature is a never-seen-before innovation in the consumer lighting industry developed by WiZ. It uses Wi-Fi signals that are already present in the room to detect motion – without the need of dedicated sensors and batteries. Wi-Fi signals are slightly disturbed when people move around in a room, like a ripple in a swimming pool. By measuring the small deviations in signal strength caused by those disturbances, the WiZ lights can determine if there is an object moving in the room.

The detection is omnidirectional and doesn't require line of sight during installation, like in the case for a traditional motion sensor. The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted, for example, to prevent your pets from turning the lights on and off while running in and out of the room. You simply install at least two lights per room and connect them with the WiZ app V2. The new feature is completely opt-in so all WiZ users can decide themselves whether they would like to make use of it or not.

Danny Lousberg, Head of Software Product Management of WiZ said " For many users the need for extra hardware to enable motion detection in their system felt complex, expensive and cumbersome. Now, for the first time ever, SpaceSense™ takes those hurdles away, opening up automations and other smart lighting advanced benefits to everyone."

Take lighting into your own hands

Next to SpaceSense™, the WiZ app V2 is full of other surprises and offers exciting new features plus smoother interactions. The brand-new user interface makes for an even more intuitive experience to make people's everyday life easier. The Quick Action feature allows you to control your personalized lighting choices faster, independently from other users in your home, while the Light Scene feature lets your creativity come to life by creating a specific Scene for any room. You can tweak light settings as desired, create a new Scene, and initiate it within the app or with Siri voice control for an instant change in atmosphere.

A more comfortable, caring and joyful home

In addition to the various new features, WiZ introduces a range of new types of lamps and luminaires.

The battery powered Mobile Portable lamp can be used to light up any place inside or outside your home for the ultimate cozy feeling. It has a dual-zone design that creates a beautiful gradient color effect with dynamic light modes, allowing you to create a personal ambiance. In addition to smart control with app or voice, the lamp features a touch panel for quick control: set the mood with on/off button, pre-set modes and dimming features.

When you feel like painting every corner with colors, the Pole floor light creates the desired feel with wide-angle wall-wash effects. Remove its foot and place it horizontally under your couch or behind your TV for the perfect movie night. It also comes with dual light zone design for you to mix a unique lighting experiences and take your creativity to next level.

Another addition to the WiZ table and floor lamp family is the Bar Linear Light. This slim bar radiates plenty of colors and is easy to fit in small spaces. This light adds playfulness to any space in the house – be it highlighting home décor or a display cabinet or bookshelf.

The new Panel Ceiling fits any interior style. Depending on your needs, the WiZ Panels are available in three different sizes and shapes. Set the right ambiance to transition from work to rest with tunable cool to warm white light and adjustable brightness. On top of being easy to install, this new LED panel ensures uniform light distribution for the comfort of your eye.

WiZ is also moving outside of the home, with its first outdoor luminaire, the multicolor String Light. It is completely waterproof and weatherproof, so you can light up your garden or balcony in just a month from now with 16 million color options. Simply apply the Dynamic Light mode in the WiZ app for personalizing your festive lighting. The String Light’s 12 LED bulbs will randomly light up multiple colors based on the chosen light mode, creating the perfect atmosphere for you to gather with your family and friends, whether it’s a party, Halloween or Christmas.

The latest new accessory, the Smart Button, lets you control lights with just one click of a button. Like other WiZ control accessories, the Portable Button sends wireless commands directly to your lights without going through your Wi-Fi router, so it works even when your Wi-Fi is down. Just stick it on the wall with the included wall plate, or any metal surface such as your fridge, as it comes with a magnet embedded in the back. It controls all WiZ and Connected by WiZ lights.

Maikel Klomp, Business Leader of WiZ said, “At WiZ, we are on a mission to make smart lighting more accessible and meaningful in daily life. A ground-breaking feature like SpaceSense is yet another major step in bringing this mission to life.”

To find out more about our WiZ portfolio, visit:

https://www.wizconnected.com/en-us

Availability

•        WiZ app V2 (From end of September 2022 globally)

•        SpaceSense™ (From end of September 2022 globally)

Thomson Launches QLED Series With Google TV On With 3 New Models of 50”, 55” & 65”

* Offers QLED at the price of 4k TVs Starting from INR 33,999

* Fully loaded QLED smart TVs with Google Tv, Dolby Vision with HDR 10+, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Trusurround, Bezel- less design, 40W Dolby Audio Stereo Box Speaker, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Dual Band (2.4 + 5) GHz Wi-Fi, Completely Frameless

* Available on Flipkart during the Big Billion Days as ‘Big Billion Days Special’

French consumer electronics brand THOMSON announces its biggest launch of the year with the onset of the festive season in India. Launches QLED series with Google Tv on 8th September, 3 new models of 50”, 55” & 65” respectively. The brand offers QLED Tvs at the price of 4k with prices starting from INR 33,999 for 50”, INR 40,999 for 55” & INR 59,999 for 65” and will be available on Flipkart during its annual festive extravaganza, The Big Billion Days as a ‘Big Billion Days Special’ offering.

Reiterating the MAKE IN INDIA vision, SPPL, the exclusive brand licensee of THOMSON in India is the first Indian manufacturer to produce Google Licensed QLED TVs in the country. 

These TVs will up the Tv viewing experience several notches higher and will prove to be an absolute delight for the Indian consumers. Following are the features of THOMSON QLED Series: - 

Support for multiple adult and child user profiles

Massive selection of smart TV apps

Strong focus on personalized content

Manual and voice controls for smart home devices

Personalized home screen for each user

Movies and TV series can be saved to profiles from phone

The Google TV app can be used to control the TV

Smart home controls for lights and cameras

Child profiles with content restrictions

Personal recommendations for each profile

These new QLED TVs are completely frameless and come fully loaded with with Dolby Vision with HDR 10+, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Trusurround, Bezel- less design, 40W Dolby Audio Stereo Box Speaker, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Dual Band (2.4 + 5)GHz Wi-Fi, Google Tv and much more.

With more than 10000 Plus Apps and Games Like Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Zee5, Apple TV, Voot,Sony LIV, Google Play Store with 500,000 Plus TV Shows, these TVs come with completely Bezel-less & Air Slim design with Black. The all-new THOMSON QLED series TVs are available in black color with alloy sound giving a super stylish look.

Commenting on the big launch, Mr. Avneet Singh Marwah, CEO SPPL, Exclusive Brand Licensee of THOMSON in India said, “We are absolutely exhilarated to finally launch the much-awaited QLED series from THOMSON. These TVs are packed with top notch features and hardware yet again giving the Indian consumer the opportunity to put their hands on the best of technology & design at an extremely pocket friendly price. Since At THOMSON we say ‘FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY’ and since the brand relaunched in India in 2018 our constant effort has been to provide the price conscious Indian consumers with the best technology at an affordable price. We have more product lineups for the rest of 2022 and are always grateful to our loyal customers for keeping THOMSON on top”.

Since 2018, the brand has consistently offered the Indian online shopper with its exhaustive range of Smart TV’s ,  Washing Machines, Air-Coolers and recently launched Air Conditioners. In just 4 years the brand has been successfully able to create ‘THOMSONHOMES’ the top selling online consumer durables brand in India and thrives for more.

eGovernments Foundation Partners With IIT Madras Alumni Association

* Crowdsourcing innovation and state-of-the-art technology to drive advancements in e-governance at scale

India. In a progression aimed at setting up and developing an extensive forum for working relationships, eGovernments Foundation has partnered with IIT Madras Alumni Association.  This is a unique model of alumni volunteering and engagement for societal impact, to achieve enhanced e-governance services across India. eGov and IIT Madras Alumni Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, September 16, at the office of eGov in Bangalore.

Over the past two decades, eGov has been working with the Government, citizens as well as ecosystem partners to catalyse transformational programs within urban systems. Industry-Academia partnerships are vital to the elevation of quality service and technological advancement and eGov is a pioneer in collaboration and innovation in areas such as governance, SDGs, etc. This collaboration seeks to construct an intersection of eGov and IITM alumni in order to tap relevant skills and expertise.  The objective is to empower, support and advance eGov’s open-source platform DIGIT (Digital Infrastructure for Governance, Impact & Transformation), which has been set up as a Digital Public Good. Furthermore, by building a platform of collaboration by the community, it serves to democratise the end-product.

A specific outcome of this partnership with volunteers from the community is the development of the unified services and schemes delivery platform, which will provide citizens with a consistent and seamless experience while accessing digital government services.

Krishnan Narayanan, President of the IIT Madras Alumni Association, said, “We are pleased to collaborate with eGov on this important undertaking. Our collective missions include, among others, the Mission 5000 Ignited Minds, through which, we will facilitate the services of 10% of IIT Madras’ alumni, who will join forces with eGov as committed volunteers.

IIT Madras and eGov will work together to conduct ‘hackathons’ to crowdsource new ideas and innovations that could later progress to becoming features on the DIGIT platform. Furthermore, our work will expand the reach into the academic world allowing the latest technological advancements emerging from our premier technology institute to reflect on DIGIT. We look forward to brainstorming with our partners at eGov to construct state-of-the-art solutions that will drive superior urban governance and improved standard of living for citizens.”

Speaking on the occasion, Manish Srivastava, CTO, eGov Foundation said, “eGov Foundation is co-creating open-source Digital Public Goods (DPGs) that accelerate achievement of sustainable development goals at speed and scale. The partnership with IIT Madras Alumni Association will enable us to speed up the development and deployment of DPGs”.

About eGovernments Foundation

Established in 2003 by Nandan Nilekani and Srikanth Nadhamuni, eGovernments Foundation works to partner with state governments and city administrators to leverage the transformative power of technology to consistently and sustainably improve the quality of life in Indian cities.

The foundation is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Nandan Nilekani Philanthropies, Omidyar Network India and Tata Trusts.

Over the last 19 years, eGov has worked with 14 states, in more than 2500+ towns and cities, to build a thriving, digitally-enabled ecosystem impacting the lives of 16Cr+ citizens across India and to ensure that every citizen in every city of India is able to access all the services they need with ease and transparency.

eGov plays the role of a trusted advisor and enabler of state leadership by collaborating with all actors in the ecosystem including policy advisors, technology and civic tech partners to enable the government entities to successfully implement their urban transformation programs.

Driven by a long-term vision, the DIGIT platform - a digital public good created by eGov, provides opportunities for co-creation and a potential for scaling up diverse solutions to resolving urban challenges with speed and at scale.

Most recently, eGov has provided the DIVOC platform on CoWIN upon which the end-to-end vaccination drive and certification process is being successfully carried out by the Government of India. eGov has enabled 5 countries to generate over 2 billion COVID-19 certificates through their health platform.

Vision: Catalyse urban transformation and enhance ease of living and ease of doing business at national scale.

Mission: Embedding an open digital infrastructure to transform governance in 4400+ ULBs by 2024.

About IITMAA

IIT Madras Alumni Association (IITMAA), founded in 1964, represents over 53,000 alumni of IIT Madras across the world. IITMAA is registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Act 1975, Chennai, India.

IITMAA’s missions are: 1) Mission 5000 Ignited Minds (of bringing 10% of alumni as committed volunteers) and 2) Mission Million Smiles (of creating positive impact / inspiration in the lives of at least a million people in India/world)

The three pillars of focus for IITMAA are:

1.  Kindle Community Spirit – Nurture the relationship with alumni, students, faculty, and alma-mater. And be helpful in their professional / personal lives.

2. Provide Thought Leadership – Create a platform for informed dialogue and thought-leadership in the areas of science, technology and innovation (STI).

3.   Deliver Societal Impact – Facilitate a platform for the alumni to deliver societal impact through participation in social transformation initiatives.

YES BANK Partners With NLDSL To Develop Logistic Use Cases On Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)

YES BANK, in partnership with NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL), has developed use-cases to support corporate users in augmenting their supply chain on the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). This move is in line with the Bank’s endeavour to develop an end-to-end Digital Trade ecosystem in the country.

Under the aegis of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the Government of India (GOI) has today launched its National Logistics Policy (NLP). A key initiative of this policy - ULIP - has been conceptualized to develop a logistics gateway by integrating information available with various Government agencies across the value chain and create a nationwide single window logistics platform for end-to-end visibility. This platform would have direct and indirect benefits to all stakeholders of the logistics ecosystem.

These unique use-cases developed by YES BANK can be utilized for the simplification of compliance, risk assessment, and approvals for trade finance transactions. Furthermore, the data points available on the ULIP platform will also be made available to the customers which can be leveraged by them for reducing the overall logistical cost and strengthening their supply chain.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Prashant Kumar, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK said, “It is a matter of great pride and honour to be the first and only Bank partnering with ULIP, a key GOI initiative towards the development of digital platforms to support the logistics ecosystem in the country. The comprehensive and unified platform provided by ULIP will support in further augmenting supply chain and bringing the logistical cost down to support businesses, especially MSMEs.”

YES BANK is driving the transformational journey to digitisation through its solution-based product offerings and is developing a digital ecosystem for transaction management. The Bank also has a dedicated digital module, SMART Trade, which is a secured platform to perform trade transactions online.

About YES BANK

YES BANK is a 'Full Service Commercial 'Bank' providing a complete range of products, services and technology driven digital offerings, catering to Retail, MSME as well as corporate clients. YES BANK operates its Investment banking, Merchant banking & Brokerage businesses through YES SECURITIES, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank. Headquartered in Mumbai, it has a pan-India presence including an IBU at GIFT City, and a Representative Office in Abu Dhabi.