Tata Motors Announces A ‘National Exchange Carnival’ For Its Customers

Key Highlights:  

12-day exchange and upgrade campaign will offer attractive benefits on all Tata Cars and UVs to customers across the country

Exchange benefits up to INR 60,000 on select models

The Carnival will begin today and continue till 15th February 2023, across 250 Cities

Tata Motors, India’s leading vehicle manufacturer, today announced the commencement of its National Exchange Carnival across the country. During this mega carnival, customers can avail attractive benefits on all Tata Cars and UVs, by visiting any Tata Motors dealership. With exchange benefits up to INR 60,000 on select models, this mega carnival will be held till 15th February 2023, at Tata Motors authorized dealerships across 250 cities as a part of this customer centric initiative.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Rajan Amba, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. said, “At Tata Motors, we continuously strive to understand the customer needs and offer them a delightful experience. Aligned to this plan, we are announcing the commencement of a 12 day long National Exchange Carnival for customers, by offering them a hassle-free evaluation of their existing cars through our wide network of preowned car business, Tata Motors Assured. I am confident that the National Exchange Carnival will help our consumers in easily upgrading to their favourite Tata car, in turn experiencing the best combination of design, drive and safety that we have on offer.”

Tata Motors’ Assured is the company’s in house pre-owned car programme that has been providing customers with a one-stop solution to exchange their existing cars for new Tata cars. Since its inception in 2009, this pre-owned car programme has been excelling in providing all prospective buyers attractive benefits.   

About Tata Motors 

Part of the USD 128 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM; BSE: 500570 and 570001; NSE: TATAMOTORS and TATAMTRDVR), a USD 37 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks and buses, offering extensive range of integrated, smart and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and amongst the top three in the passenger vehicles market.  

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

With operations in India, the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa and Indonesia, Tata Motors’ vehicles are marketed in Africa, Middle East, South & South East Asia, Australia, South America, Russia and other CIS countries. As of March 31, 2022, Tata Motors’ operations include 86 consolidated subsidiaries, two joint operations, four joint ventures and 10 equity-accounted associates, including their subsidiaries, in respect of which the company exercises significant influence. 

NITKonnect Announces Its Annual Flagship Conference, NITKonnect 2023

* NITKonnect has signed a MOU with TiE Bangalore to jointly further the growth of the start-up ecosystem in Karnataka.

* “Engineering the New Bharat”

NITKonnect, a platform created by NITK Alumni Association Bangalore Chapter has announced its annual flagship conference, NITKonnect’23, on Feb 4th,2023.The 2nd edition of this annual event will feature a power packed line-up of Indian and global business leaders, experts, strategists, and policy makers. The summit will focus on the theme  –“Engineering the New Bharat”, keeping in mind the rapid growth trajectory that India is on in its quest to become the no.3 economy in the world by 2030. 400+ Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs will be participating in the deliberations spread out between the plenary sessions, keynotes, panels and sectoral huddles.

Mr.Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Hon'ble Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, IT & Electronics. said " Thank you for inviting me for the NIT Alumni Konnect. I am sure that after passing out of NITK, a prestigious institution for high quality technical education and research, you all have charted your own lives in the manner you always wished.

I am happy that many of you have become entrepreneurs and run successful startups. Our government has always been supportive of such initiatives and has worked towards providing an enabling policy framework.

Today India is the third largest startups ecosystem in the world. Our Government under Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi ji has put in place well-calibrated policies & programmes that are catalyzing India’s Techade while nurturing a vibrant startup and innovation ecosystem.

Events such as NITKonnect are in my opinion an important element of fulfilling the vision of New India. At many places, alumni associations are helping entrepreneurial growth by incubating and handholding startups. As a government we intend to encourage and co-partner with such associations and drive India’s progress during the Amrit Kaal.

The plenary session will feature Mr.Aravind Melligeri(Chairman & CEO,Aequs Group and a NITK Alumnus) & Mr.Koshy(CEO, ONDC) who will outline the key imperatives and policy initiatives that are essential for the country to progress towards the vision of “Amrit Kaal” over the next decade.

Key speakers participating in the event include other NITK Alums who are at the helm of affairs in global corporations like Mr.Rajesh Rege, President-HoneyWell India, Mr.Ravindranath Gumaste, MD-Kirloskar Ferrous, Mr.Lingaraju Sawkar,President-Kyndryl India, Mr.Kaniappan,MD-ZF CV India and Ms.Srishti Sofat,SVP-Oracle Fusion CX. They will be outlining what it will take for ‘Bharat’ to become the Innovation Engine of the World by 2030.

To complete the innovation spectrum,  celebrated start-up founders like Mr.Aprameya Radhakrishna(Koo),Mr.Utham Gowda(Captain Fresh),Mr.Krishna Kumar(Simplilearn) and Mr.Raghunandan(Zolve) will share insights from their experiences on navigating the funding winter and staying afloat with startup founders.

Top notch organisations and emerging blue chip companies such as Effigo, Capstone Ventures, IMML, Koo, Peps, Kyndryl, Saint-Gobain, ZF, eSumudaay, Simplilearn, Smart Q, DriveU,Aequs, Poise Motors, Kirloskar Ferrous and Good Meetings have provided the much needed support for hosting this event.

Key Highlights

* NITK Alumni have founded exceptional startups in the last 5-6 years. The startups have achieved valuation in excess of USD 10 bln. To sustain this momentum, NITKonnect organised a Start-up Pitch session to identify budding entrepreneurs within the community. Over 50 start-ups participated in this challenge, of which the Top 5 promising start-ups that demonstrated innovation, viability and novelty were selected via a stringent evaluation process run by a Global Investor Panel. These start-ups attracted a commitment of upto USD 1.5 Mln from the investors and will be accorded special recognition at the event.

* The Curtain Raiser event for the Summit saw the launch of an unique cross border collaboration between Bengaluru and Bay Area via the ‘Initiative. This will be a common platform for global NITK alumni to leverage synergies for business growth, market expansion and access to funding.

* NITKonnect also announced the inking of two powerful collaborations with TiE Bangalore and Your Story respectively.Commenting on these collaborations, Mr.Niranjan M,President-NITK Alumni

* Association(Bangalore Chapter) opined “At NITKonnect, our vision is to set up an investment syndicate and an incubation centre which will groom and mentor start-ups to set up sustainable ventures, with potentially a Unicorn in the next 5 years. We are absolutely thrilled at the prospect of partnering with two giants of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in TiE Bangalore and Your Story. We are eagerly looking forward to working closely with both of these organizations in realising this dream.”

* NITKonnect has signed a MOU with TiE Bangalore to jointly further the growth of the start-up ecosystem in Karnataka. Early stage start-up founders will be able to draw upon the collective expertise of the 1000+ strong community for mentorship, access to funding, capability enhancement through knowledge sharing sessions and networking for business growth. To facilitate this, TiE Bangalore will be offering membership at a special price to start-up founders associated with NITKonnect. Commenting on this development, Mr.Madan Padaki, President-TiE Bangalore said “ We are really excited to partner with NITKonnect on this unique initiative. Enabling access to funding & investors and providing support to entrepreneurs by way of mentorship, access to markets and customers are key pillars of TiE Bangalore. This collaboration with NITKonnect will provide a great fillip to the combined efforts of both the organizations in expanding the ecosystem further by way of a larger pool of mentors & investors.”

* NITKonnect’s collaboration with Your Story, a leading media technology company for startups, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and change makers, will focus on coverage of the various initiatives undertaken by NITKonnect as well as mutual speaking/workshop opportunities. The phenomenal reach of Your Story’s digital platform will be leveraged to capture compelling stories of entrepreneurial ventures launched by the NITK alumni.

For more information on the event, visit https://www.nitkonnect.in/

About NITKonnect

NITKonnect is a platform created by the Alumni of NITK Surathkal that offers NITK entrepreneurs, CXOs in large organisations, investors, professionals, and enablers to connect, synergise and co-create the next wave of Unicorns. NITK Surathkal is one of India’s Top 10 Engineering Colleges which was established in 1960 and has 40,000+ alumni over 55 batches, with over 5000 alumni in Bengaluru. NITK Alumni is an influential and impactful network responsible for founding some of India’s most innovative start-ups with 1 listed Unicorn(Delhivery), 5 Soonicorns and over 150+ venture funded start-ups. To add to this, NITK Alumni are also at the helm of affairs in several large multinational corporations with $100 million in revenue.

About The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Bangalore

TiE Bangalore is a chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), a global nonprofit organization focused on supporting entrepreneurship. With over 1,000 members, TiE

Bangalore is one of the largest chapters of TiE and plays a key role in supporting the startup ecosystem in the Bangalore region.

BMW Motorrad Kick-Starts GS Experience 2023 In Indian Market

* Learn to maximise the thrill of riding the BMW GS across 11 cities in India.

* Two-day adrenaline-pumping GS riding experience for motorcycle enthusiasts by BMW Motorrad Certified Trainers.

* #BMWMotorradIndia #BMWMotorrad #MakeLifeARide #GSExperience #Adventure #Biking #Training #Riding #GSExperienceIndia #GSExperience2023

BMW Motorrad commences its most awaited training program – GS Experience 2023 in India. GS Experience will offer riders a unique opportunity to experience the exceptional capabilities of BMW Motorrad’s class-leading legendary GS range in its natural habitat. The GS Experience is a two-day curated training session designed exclusively for BMW adventure motorcyclists.

BMW Motorrad will host this two-day immersive brand experience for GS enthusiasts across 11 cities – Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Bengaluru and Lucknow.

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, said, “The GS imbibes adventure, unlike any other motorcycle. BMW Motorrad is rewriting the success story of adventure biking in India and the Spirit of GS continues to pave the way forward. The GS Experience is a special riding program for adventure seekers across the country. No matter what your riding style is, this training course is designed to help enhance your abilities, increase your comfort and maximize your enjoyment of your time on two wheels. Under expert guidance from BMW Motorrad Certified trainers, participants will be geared to fully explore the world of adventure and master every challenge with their GS.”

Designed exclusively for BMW GS owners the two-day level 1 program will help riders to master basics of off-road riding. The day 1 training program is for BMW GS owners of 650 cc and above GS bikes. While the day 2 is for BMW 310 GS riders. The training includes basic familiarity of the motorcycle, understanding of correct rider position, enduro steering and other exercises such as gravel riding, emergency stops on slope, emergency braking and riding on inclines. Riders automatically qualify for level 2 training upon successful completion of level 1.

The GS Experience training also preambles the nationwide search for ‘Team India’, a trio of GS riders forming a team to contest the coveted International GS Trophy. BMW Motorrad recently announced the next destination for the International GS Trophy 2024 as Namibia.  BMW Motorrad India will hold the GS Trophy qualifiers later this year.

The GS Experience showcases the dynamic qualities of each GS model in real-world conditions and techniques to enjoy the Spirit of GS while ensuring highest safety. Each session includes a briefing and demonstration by certified BMW Motorrad Trainer that will take riders through the impressive array of technologies available on the GS range of motorcycles. The sessions offers riding experience on a combination of bitumen and off-road under expert supervision.

Aptiv Announces Grand Opening Of New State-Of-The-Art Campus For Its Technical Center In Bengaluru

 ·        Technology company Aptiv inaugurates new $14 million campus to accelerate the transformation to the software-defined vehicle and develop safer, greener, more connected mobility solutions

·        Aptiv TCI will support OEMs in passenger and commercial vehicle markets for Indian and global customers

·        Aptiv TCI Bengaluru facility reinforces the company’s commitment to its people and future growth in India

Global technology company Aptiv inaugurated a new $14 million Technical Center campus in India, one of its largest sites. With a focus on developing safer, greener and more connected mobility solutions, the Aptiv Technical Center in India is a key engineering and software hub. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of the global leadership team, the employees of Aptiv and their families.

The 237,000-square-foot state-of-the-art campus is located at Brigade Tech Gardens, Whitefield, Bengaluru. The Aptiv Technical Center India (TCI) currently employs over 2,000 personnel focused on developing and delivering products and software-enabled solutions, and plans to aggressively grow its workforce over the next five years. The team has expertise in cybersecurity, advanced safety, connectivity and digital cockpit capabilities. The site serves as a center of excellence for ADAS platforms and technologies and digital cockpit solutions. In addition to meeting the needs of commercial and passenger vehicle OEMs in India, TCI will support OEMs across all global regions. 

The campus brings together Aptiv’s broad range of technology, innovation and capabilities in a modern environment designed to accommodate the needs of its future workforce. It houses an innovation center and electrical labs to support the development of critical technology products. The facility is designed to support increased collaboration, with an open-concept workspace and social hubs. TCI is well-connected with business districts and aligns to Aptiv’s global sustainability and carbon neutrality targets.

At the inauguration, Mr. Glen De Vos, Senior Vice President, Transformation and Special Programs, Aptiv said, “Aptiv is committed to India, and the opening of our new Technical Center in Bengaluru marks another milestone since establishing our presence in India nearly three decades ago. Over the past few years, Aptiv TCI has made significant investments, doubled its workforce, and accelerated the impact provided to Indian and global OEM customers. The new facility will support the development of critical technology products – and at the same time, better support our valued employees who work on cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and solve our customers’ toughest challenges. The Technical Center India will play an important role in our efforts to accelerate the digital transformation and enable the software-defined future of mobility.”

Mr. Amitabh Mathur, President & Managing Director, Aptiv India & ASEAN added, “India is a thriving economy with great potential for growth, and a highly skilled talent pool, making it an attractive market for this expansion and investment. The new Technical Center in Bengaluru demonstrates Aptiv’s commitment to expanding its footprint in India. With a mission to build a future with zero collisions and zero emissions, we will continue innovating and defining the latest technologies for our consumers.”

About Aptiv

Aptiv PLC is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling a more sustainable future of mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with more than 190,000 employees strategically located to serve customers globally, Aptiv is solving the industry's toughest challenges with scalable, intelligent platforms that accelerate the transition to software-defined electric vehicles. To learn more about the company's unique brain and nervous system portfolio and its commitment to sustainability, visit aptiv.com.

Aptiv in India

Aptiv has had a presence in India since 1995, and today operates seven manufacturing plants, three technical and engineering centers and one global tooling center across strategic locations. The Technical Center in Bengaluru employs engineers and technologists with niche skills and capabilities. The manufacturing sites in Chennai, Cochin, Dharuhera and Pune specialize in manufacturing products for Advanced Safety & User Experience, Connection Systems and Electrical Distribution Systems.

About TCI

Technical Center at Bengaluru is one of Aptiv’s largest global engineering and technology centers. The facility is equipped to support OEMs across all major regions – the United States, Europe, Asia, and India – with expertise in products, solutions, cybersecurity, advanced safety, connectivity, and digital cockpit solutions.

The engineers and technologists at TCI have adopted new technologies such as network communication, multicore embedded, virtual validation solutions, CAN, MOST, OTA System Architecture, Driver Monitoring systems, Infotainment systems, Integrated Cockpit controller, Audio Amplifier/A2B, Middleware & DevOps, machine learning based intelligent safety solutions and Level 2, 2+ and 3 for  Autonomous driving products.

Tata Motors Commences Deliveries Of The ‘Fastest Booked’ EV In Indian Market

* Hands over the 1st batch of 2000 Tiago.evs to customers, across 133 cities 

In line with its commitment towards evolving to electric, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer delivers the first batch of 2000 Tiago.evs, marking an electrifying start to the year. The Tiago.ev has received a stupendous response from the market, surging past the 10,000 mark booking in a single day, making it the Fastest Booked EV in India.

This remarkable response inspired the Company to extend the special introductory pricing to an additional 10,000 customers, who too went ahead and booked their favourite electric hatch in no time. With 20K+ bookings, the Tiago.ev has charmed the country with its exciting, effortless, eco-friendly and premium EV drive experience.

Commenting on the love and faith showered by its customers on the Tiago.ev, Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Head, Marketing, Sales and Service Strategy, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. said, "The launch of the Tiago.ev was aimed at accelerating the adoption of EVs by democratising the Indian EV market and we are happy to announce that we are on the right path with this product, with cars retailed across 133 cities on the back of a robust sales network. The sheer trust in this brand has led to the success we are celebrating today. With a 38.6% growth YoY in EVs (as of January 2023), we remain committed to our vision of providing customers with the best, helping make EVs accessible to all.

“Furthermore, we would also like to extend our gratitude to the channel partners across the country who are helping us in our journey and realizing the dream of India evolving to electric”

The Tiago.ev is a fun electric trendsetter, a segment first disruptor which offers premium, safety and technology features, eco-friendly footprint, spirited performance, all made even more desirable with the added advantage of a low cost of ownership. It is the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across all trims, that are usually offered in more premium cars. To know more about the Tiago.ev, customers can visit Tiagoev.tatamotors.com or visit nearest dealership.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Inaugurates Its 18th Center Of Excellence At Bengaluru, Karnataka

* Continues its contribution to “Skill India Mission” by developing skill development at grassroot level 

Emphasizing its commitment towards the creation of a world-class skill pool including nurturing a mind-set for excellence in quality, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the setting up of a Center of Excellence (CoE) in JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Bengaluru, and 18th CoE in the State of Karnataka. Aimed at offering the students hands on experience about engines and powertrains and its functioning, the center will provide students with the opportunity to assemble and disassemble an engine and understand better about automobile powertrains. 

The inauguration was graced by Shri Ravindra Bhandary, Vice President, JAIN Group, Dr. S. A. Hariprasad, Director, Jain University-Faculty of Engineering and Technology (JU-FET) and Mr. Sudeep S Dalvi, Sr Vice President, Director & Chief Communication Officer, TKM along with other senior officials.  

Drawing inspiration from Toyota’s aim of enhancing skill-levels of students and provide trained and competent work force for the automotive industry, the institute will have a robust curriculum to impart high quality skill education, by providing expert trainers, facilities, and equipment. The CoE set up within the campus will feature a Toyota engine, transmission, and powertrain as cut section and do-it-yourself models. 

Commenting on Toyota’s support in developing world-class infrastructure and skill programs, Shri Ravindra Bhandary said, “We are extremely happy to collaborate with Toyota, who are at the forefront of pioneering automotive technologies across the world. The Center of Excellence will serve as a great learning opportunity and provide practical exposure for our students beyond the classrooms. These initiatives are vital to make our students industry-ready and employable in a fast-growing automobile sector. We are thankful to TKM for their immense contribution towards skill development of our students and look forward to further strengthening our collaboration.” 

Sharing his thoughts, Mr. Sudeep S Dalvi, Sr Vice President, Director & Chief Communication Officer, TKM said, “As an organization, we understand the emerging skill landscape and the gaps that exist in the formal training. Through this initiative our efforts are to plug the skill gap, which in turn will enable the auto industry to reach higher levels of global competitiveness. In addition, the Center of Excellence will aim to foster experiential learning so that students can develop a better understanding of concepts and advanced technologies. We are happy to collaborate with Jain University, and we hope that through this initiative we can create more learning opportunities for the students.” 

Over its 25 years of existence in In India, TKM has been passionate about creating a scalable and sustainable skill initiatives focused to bridge the gap underlying India’s rapidly growing manufacturing sector with evolving technologies and skilled manpower. These efforts also will ensure contribution to the country’s vision of achieving self-reliance through ‘Make in India’ and ‘Skill India’. The company had last year announced Phase II of Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) which involved major enhancement of skilling infrastructure, with a goal to skill a larger number of students from rural backgrounds in advanced automotive technologies, thereby making them industry ready and employable.  

Aakash BYJU’S Launches First Ever Self-Evaluation Tool For NEET Aspirants – “Know Your NCERT” (KYN)

* The toolkit will offer curated modules in Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology to students of Classes XI to XII, offering a complete learning experience. 

* This toolkit is a game changer for NEET aspirants as it offers a plethora of questions of varied types after every chapter as per NEET pattern. This will enhance students’ proficiency levels with deeper analysis.  

* Integration of KYN along with NCERT Maps ensures quick, repeated revisions and effective recall of topics. 

In its endeavor towards making subjects easy and keeping the students close to the NCERT syllabus, Aakash BYJU’S, the leader in test preparatory services in India, has launched the ‘KNOW YOUR NCERT (KYN) kit for NEET aspirants. The toolkit will offer curated modules in Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology to Aakash BYJU’S students of Classes XI to XII, offering a complete learning experience.  

The KYN kit has been developed for frequent revisions of NCERT content and practice questions as well as their interpretation in mind. The questions have been framed on both concepts and facts that have been repeatedly asked in previous years’ question papers. Several lines of NCERT textbooks that are relevant to NEET but are often ignored by students also have been analyzed in-depth to create questions based on them. 

KYN will assist students in comprehending a wide range of questions that may be asked in NEET and gain the ability to answer such questions with speed and accuracy. It also allows students to self-evaluate their level of preparation with NCERT and helps them in identifying areas for improvement. This toolkit is a game changer for NEET aspirants as it offers a plethora of questions of varied types after every chapter as per NEET pattern. This will enhance students’ proficiency levels with deeper analysis. Integration of KYN along with NCERT Maps ensures quick and repeated revisions and recall of topics. 

Commenting on the program, Mr. Abhishek Maheshwari, Chief Executive Officer, Aakash BYJU’S said, “Our academic pedagogy and study material have been creating doctors and engineers for many years and the legacy is continuing with constant innovation and creativity in our well researched and most relevant study material with advancements in academic delivery methodology.” 

He added “NCERT is the first step towards success in NEET. We are always innovating, researching and developing study materials using advanced academic delivery methodology. Know Your NCERT will provide an in-depth understanding of the NCERT books, giving aspirants a competitive advantage over their peers and helping them in scoring higher in NEET. Our program is aimed at engaging and nurturing learners and we continuously enrich the academic pedagogy and study materials.” 

Launch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My47EtTaE6A 

Aakash BYJU’S mission is to help students in their pursuit of academic success. It features a centralized in-house procedure for curriculum and content development, as well as faculty training and monitoring, led by the National Academic Team of Aakash BYJU’S. Aakash BYJU’S students have a proven track record of selection in several medical and engineering entrance exams, as well as competitive tests such as Olympiads, NTSE and KVPY.