L&T Technology Services Joins Hands With Qualcomm To Provide Solutions For The Global 5G Private Network Industry

* LTTS & Qualcomm Technologies will jointly develop and deploy end-to-end PN solutions for Enterprise Customers in the Manufacturing & Warehousing Industry

L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a leading global pure-play engineering services company, today announced that it is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to deploy end-to-end solutions for the global 5G Private Network Industry utilizing their combined core expertise in the Hi-Tech & Telecommunication domain.

LTTS and Qualcomm Technologies will bring together core competencies in telecommunication solutions and services for the benefit of end-customers in the manufacturing and warehousing/ logistics sector. As the demand for a connected world continues to grow rapidly, LTTS engineers are leveraging LTTS’ chip-to-cloud expertise to unleash the power of 5G and transform global manufacturing and supply chain processes.

Qualcomm Technologies, an industry leader in 5G globally, is accelerating the expansion of 5G connectivity, and its end-to-end domain expertise is enabling the growth of the broader technology ecosystem spanning 5G Private Network RAN, devices, automation and management solution and partner initiatives.

As part of the proposed collaboration, Qualcomm Technologies will engage Private Networks RAN Automation technology for the automation and management of small cells along with pre-integrated PN solutions. LTTS will facilitate end-to-end system integration, design, and implementation of use cases, provide engineering consulting, and deployment services along with edge-to-cloud orchestration and management. Combining their diverse ecosystem strengths, both Qualcomm Technologies and LTTS are now enabling Industry 4.0 solutions for enterprises.

In line with the terms of the collaboration, LTTS will establish an engineering center of excellence in Santa Clara with Qualcomm Technologies’ support to accelerate the adoption of 5G private wireless networks.

Abhishek Sinha, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member at L&T Technology Services said, “With the increasing demand for a connected world, LTTS is constantly leveraging its chip to cloud design expertise to realize the power of 5G and reshape the ideas of business. 5G is a breakthrough technology and we, at LTTS, are well-poised to meet the demands of this rapidly evolving connectivity space in association with an industry leader like Qualcomm Technologies.”

Savi Soin, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Partnerships, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. said, “We are committed to expanding our one technology roadmap for a future that is connecting everything to the cloud. The Connected Intelligent Edge is where wireless technology, on-device computing, AI, and low power consumption are accelerating the digital transformation across industry verticals. Through this collaboration with LTTS, we are bringing innovative solutions and services to market that will accelerate digital transformation for smart manufacturing, factory, logistics and warehousing sectors globally.”

About L&T Technology Services Ltd

L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) is a listed subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited focused on Engineering and R&D (ER&D) services. We offer consultancy, design, development and testing services across the product and process development life cycle. Our customer base includes 69 Fortune 500 companies and 57 of the world’s top ER&D companies, across industrial products, medical devices, transportation, telecom & hi-tech, and the process industries. Headquartered in India, we have over 21,400 employees spread across 19 global design centers, 28 global sales offices and 89 innovation labs as of June 30, 2022. For more information, visit https://www.ltts.com/

Karnataka CM, Basavaraj Bommai & Union Minister, Pralhad Joshi inaugurates 3600th Nand Ghar in Karnataka’s Haveri District

Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj Somappa Bommai and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 3600th Nand Ghar in a ceremony held at Luxar Bazar village in Haveri district of Karnataka. Senior leadership from Vedanta Mr. Sauvick Mazumdar and Mr. Krishna Reddy were present during the inauguration ceremony.

Nand Ghar is the flagship CSR project of Anil Agarwal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the leading natural resources conglomerate, Vedanta. The inauguration also marked development of 55 such Nand Ghars in Karnataka.

On the inauguration, Hon’ble CM of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj Somappa Bommai, shared his thoughts and said: “Women and children are the cornerstone of any nation. Hence, it becomes imperative that we enable and empower them to reach our goals of a self-reliant nation. It is heartening to see such progressive projects enabling the growth and empowerment of children and women of the rural landscapes. I congratulate Vedanta for building these adobes of development for the community members to thrive”

Speaking on the event, Hon’ble Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi said: “Vedanta’s Nand Ghar is a commendable initiative that is working towards empowering communities. It is very promising to see that one of the largest mining and resources conglomerates of India is so focused on the development of rural women and children. I believe these centers would prove beneficial for the community in years to come, achieving our joint vision to provide holistic development of women and children in the country”

A model project working towards strengthening the Aanganwadi ecosystem of the country, Nand Ghar is extensively working at the grassroots level in the communities aiming to bridge the urban-rural gap with best-in-class services.

Vedanta Chairman, Shri Anil Agarwal said: “It gives me immense pride to see Vedanta’s flagship project, Nand Ghar, making a big difference at the grassroots level. This project is dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of providing quality education to children and facilitating skill development to rural women. We have always believed in actively being a part of the growth and future of the nation. These modern Nand Ghars will be the catalyst for change which will empower women and children and change the rural landscape creating self- reliant communities.”

Nand Ghar has emerged as a focal point for socio economic development of the communities. The project offers a holistic set of services to its community members, including e-learning for children, primary healthcare, economic empowerment for women and a state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Nand Ghar began its journey in the year 2015 with the vision to transform the lives of 7 crore children and 2 crore women in the 13.7 lakh Anganwadis in India and are established in the partnership with the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Total 3600 Nand Ghars are driving sustainable development across 13 states of India. Nand Ghars are equipped with solar panels to ensure 24 x 7 electricity, water purifiers, clean toilets and smart television sets, and have become a model resource centre for the local communities. Pre-school education is provided to children in the age group of 3-6 years. Nutritious meals and take-home rations are being provided for children, pregnant and lactating women. Primary healthcare services are rendered through mobile health vans and telemedicine services, women are empowered through skilling, credit linkage and enterprise development.

Shoppers Stop Ropes In Yami Gautam For Its Diwali Campaign, “Nayi Diwali Nayi Soch”

 ~  Shoppers Stop has associated with the best of brands to launch exclusive styles for this festive season 

Shoppers Stop, the leading Omni-Channel retail chain has unveiled their latest Diwali campaign, "Nayi Diwali Nayi Soch" with celebrities Yami Gautam and Dhairya Karwa. The festival of Diwali is heartfelt. It's that time of the year when gifting loved ones is also about expressing our emotions. The festival of lights is not just about lighting things up; it's also about cherishing our loved ones by surprising them with thoughtful gifts. Shoppers Stop’s ‘Nayi Diwali Nayi Soch’ campaign, focusses on progressive side of modern Indian families, who are traditional in values, but progressive in their outlook. These 4 short stories, further elaborate how in today’s times, families evolve by adopting liberal ways to connect better with each other, with gifting being at the core of all conversations.  

There are various heartwarming moments with loved ones throughout these films. At the conclusion of the film, Shoppers Stop says, "Pal bhar mein naye ho jaate hai tyohaar, bas ek nayi soch ek sath," signifying that festivals become refreshing and special, with progressive thinking.  

Talking about the new campaign, Yami Gautam said, "I am pleased to be a part of Shoppers Stop’s Diwali campaign, Nayi Diwali Nayi Soch. The concept truly resonates with me, as I love gifting and pampering my friends and family with thoughtful presents. I am sure, the campaign will strike a chord with everyone!” 

Speaking on the campaign launch, Ms. Shwetal Basu, Customer Care Associate and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Shoppers Stop says, ‘Diwali is not only a festival of lights; it is also a time to celebrate and pamper your loved ones with thoughtful gifts. Our Nayi Diwali, Nayi Soch campaign highlights this aspect of the festival, in a progressive manner. It is in line with our brand positioning, targeted to families that are traditional in values and progressive in their outlook. Gifts go a long way in expressing love and care for the person. Shoppers Stop is a gifting destination, where you find gifts for all occasions! Additionally, ace celebrities, Yami Gautam and Dhairya Karwa light up the film with their presence.’ 

This festive season, Shoppers Stop has launched exclusive lines with various ethnic and western wear brands like W, Indya, ONLY, Vero, Zink London, Madame, Latin Quarters, Allen Solly, Levis, and Fab alley.  

Visit your nearest Shoppers Stop store, log on to the website www.shoppersstop.com, download the app available on Android and iOS, avail WhatsApp services, Virtual Assistance, Home Services or simply talk to Personal Shopper on +91-9004394244 between 11 AM and 7 PM, any day or visit bit.ly/2RWyzZy to know more.  

Campaign Link:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfjALOnON9E  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87OyORVO3oc  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C44lPl1hf2o 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofe0V8vFkx8  

Union Bank of India Announces Record “Disbursement to Women Entrepreneurs”

Committed to Women Empowerment, Union Bank of India announced disbursement of more than Rs 1000 Crs of loans to Women Entrepreneurs under its flag ship scheme Union Nari Shakti. 

Union Nari Shakti is identified as one of the niche products of the Bank to achieve market leadership. The scheme envisages sanction of need based credit facilities to Women Entrepreneurs in the range of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 Crs with liberalized terms. 

As part of its vision to assist larger number of Women Entrepreneurs, Union Bank of India conducted a month long campaign under Union Nari Shakti scheme and during the said campaign period, Union Bank of India disbursed record amount of more than Rs 1,000 Crs to 10000 + Women Entrepreneurs across the country. 

Speaking on the occasion, Shri C M Minocha, Chief General Manager(MSME), Union Bank of India, said that it is very special moment for the Bank to achieve the milestone figure of aiding Women Entrepreneurs, the Nari Shakti of our country during the ongoing festive season celebrating the power of Women. He further remarked that Union Bank of India will continue its journey to support Women Entrepreneurs as part of its vision to become Bank of 1st choice for all MSMEs. 

Refex Industries Limited Grants ESOPs To Employees Vested Within Next 5 Years

Refex Industries Limited (Refex), a company listed on NSE & BSE and working as a part of Refex Group, recently announced to give employee stock option plan (ESOP) which would be vested within the next 5 years. Refex had announced the ESOPs’ distribution for all eligible employees in the first tranche, on account of healthy growth.  

“This scheme was started with 20,00,000 options that were set aside for employees, of which 7,00,009 Equity Shares were granted in the first tranche to some of the employees”, said Anil Jain, MD of Refex.  

Refex is a diversified business involved in the area of Coal and Ash handling, Power Trading, Solar power generation and Refrigerant Gases’ manufacturing and re-filling. It is a pioneer in environmentally acceptable refrigerant gases.  

The distribution of such ESOPs has been made inclusive and includes employees across all ranks and levels of Refex. 

“The past 20 years have been a remarkable journey where we have been able to establish ourselves as a strong player in our business verticals. We have also been able to expand our business verticals over the years. This grant of ESOP will further motivate the employees and we will together work harder in our endeavor to scale newer heights as Refex”, concludes Anil Jain, MD of Refex. 

About Refex Group*: 

Refex Group is one of India’s leading business groups, serving across renewables (solar power), refrigerant gases, coal and fly ash handling, healthcare, and power trading sector. Refex Group also supports the dreams of budding entrepreneurs by way of its investments and providing additional support to start-ups. With multiple offices in India, it has been a 20-year-long journey of learning, resilience, and agility that Refex has traversed where it has always aimed for excellence. The Group relies on a strong foundation of principles such as integrity, diversity, dedication, commitment, and competitiveness, and keeps its customers and shareholders’ interest at the core.  

* Refex Industries Limited along with its associate companies, sister companies, and their subsidiaries form part of the Refex Group.  

Honda Cars India Launches Its New Brand Campaign “A Honda Goes Beyond”

- Campaign is based on valuing customer insights 

- Focuses on going beyond with outstanding quality of its products and services. 

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India launched its new brand campaign ‘A Honda Goes Beyond’. The new campaign aims to connect with brand enthusiasts and a new generation of customers by showcasing Honda values of offering Innovative and Futuristic Technology products. Every Honda car is designed keeping superior customer experience at the core, to help people make their lives better today and into future.  Honda shows how it is forever determined to meet and exceed the expectations of customers, and therefore the brand promise of ‘A Honda Goes Beyond’.  

Speaking about the brand promise and the new campaign, Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “Honda’s journey in India has been nothing less than spectacular and credit goes to our customers who have bestowed their trust in Honda’s premium cars for the last 25 years. It has always been our endeavor to keep customers at the centre of our products and services. The current campaign is a celebration of bond that our customers share with us and we promise to go beyond in everything that we do.” 

The concept of the campaign is deeply rooted in customer insight. Honda understands that before buying a car, people go through the loop of exploration and evaluation. They are overwhelmed with anticipation, reviews, comparisons, recommendations. The exploration is not about buying alone but also service, ownership and maintenance. They have a lot of expectation from the brands. 

That’s where Honda promises to go the extra mile to make sure that every Honda journey is a joy and delight for its customers.  And this goes much beyond just the drive, the engineering and the cars. It is a commitment to every side of the ownership experience.  Honda fulfills all expectations, delighting the customer at every touchpoint throughout their relationship and therefore A Honda Goes Beyond. 

The campaign will be featured across a wide range of high reach and high affinity digital and social platforms.  

About Honda Cars India Ltd. 

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, was established in December 1995 with a commitment to provide Honda’s passenger car models and technologies, to Indian customers. HCIL’s corporate office is based in Greater Noida, UP and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located at Tapukara, District. Alwar, Rajasthan.  

The company’s product range includes Honda Jazz, Honda Amaze, Honda WR-V, Honda City and the recently launched Honda City e: HEV catering to the diverse needs of its discerning buyers across different segments. Honda’s models are strongly associated with advanced design and technology, apart from their established qualities of durability, reliability, safety, and fuel efficiency. The company has a strong sales and distribution network spread across the country.  

Besides the new car business, Honda offers a one-stop solution for buying and selling pre-owned cars through its business function Honda Auto Terrace. The Honda Certified Pre-owned cars come with an assurance of quality and peace of mind that caters to the diverse and burgeoning needs of pre-owned car buyers across the country. 

Genrobotic’s Bandicoot Robot Emerged As The Winner of Swachhata Startup Challenge 2022 By MoHUA

Genrobotics, the leading Indian robotic company has emerged as the winner of The Swachhata Startup Challenge for their product Bandicoot, as the best innovative solution to eliminate manual scavenging, which also transforms the sanitation workers lives. The program launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA) and Agence Francaise de Development (AFD), at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi is For Leveraging innovation and technology to eliminate social stigma and challenges. The event was felicitated by Shri. Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs of India, Shri. Kaushal Kishore, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India, Roopa Mishra, Joint Secretary and National Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (MOHUA), and Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Genrobotics is addressing the issue of manual scavenging in India with Bandicoot, their flagship robotic product. Lauded by Prime Minister Modi, these robots are designed to completely eliminate manual scavenging and empower manual scavengers by turning them into robot operators along with many other positive social, economic and environmental impacts.

These advanced robots are well-equipped with gas sensing systems to detect hazardous gases thereby eliminating risks of accidents inside manholes. The interactive and user-friendly interface for manual scavengers’ aids in rehabilitation and uplift their life by making them robot operators to help them live a respectful and better life.

“Bandicoot is the most scientific and effective solution for removing manual intervention from manhole cleaning compared to any other grabbing and suction machines. It has special attributes including robotic arms, legs, and vision that aid sanitation workers in precise cleaning from outside the manholes. Bandicoots offer a cost-effective solution for the ULBs as well as efficiency and safety for the workers." said Nikhil NP, Director of Genrobotics.

In addition to many social-environment benefits, it brings huge financial advantages for the governments. Robotic scavenging is more efficient as it can cover up to 10 manholes every day against 1 or 2 being covered by manual scavenging. With huge savings on wages and operational costs, a municipal corporation can save approximately Rs 8000 Inr on cleaning 10 manholes a day.

Other cleaning techniques, such as sucking and grabbing machines, are also available, however, they are unable to remove solid waste, and the grabbing machine can only clean around 20% of the space inside the manhole. The authorities are required to use human labour in this case, however, Bandicoot outperforms other techniques of cleaning manhole blockages by a 100% cleaning efficiency because of its robotic arms that resemble human arms and bigger opening bucket design. For bandicoot to win the Swachhata Startup Challenge 2022, this was a significant turning point.

The initiative has experienced excellent success So far, it has rehabilitated over 1700+ workers across 17 states. It is currently being used by ULBs, smart cities, and refineries. Bandicoot Robot meets 9 out of 17 SDG goals set by the United Nations including good health, clean water and sanitation, good jobs and economic growth, innovation and Infrastructure, reduced inequalities, peace, justice and strong institutions. For its path-breaking efforts, the company has earned the trust of renowned business tycoons Anand Mahindra and Zoho Company as its investors.  This technology won the AMRUT Tech Challenge Award as the Most Promising Innovative Solution for Sanitation by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.