Citroën Launches New Ë-C3 All-Electric: Priced At Rs 11,50,000 (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric’s introductory price starts at  Rs 11,50,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)  

1st OEM in India to launch EV after ICE in just 6 months

Segment-leading Range – 320 km* (*ARAI MIDC I Certified)

100% DC Fast Charge capability & 15 AMP Home Charging option

Available with 13 exterior colour combinations, 3 packs with 47 customisation options

Attractive standard/extended warranty on vehicle/battery/emotor & 24/7 Roadside Assistance

To be sold through 29 La Maison Citroën Phygital Showrooms across 25 cities 

B2C customers can buy New Ë-C3 directly from factory with doorstep delivery in major cities 

Citroën India launched the much-awaited New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric at a special introductory price of  Rs 11,50,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). This full BEV B-hatch is from the C-Cubed family of vehicles and is built at its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric deliveries to the B2B and B2C segment will start from End-February through the La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms across the country.

The New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric: Introductory prices (ex-showroom Delhi)

The New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric is now available for retail at La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms in 25 cities, namely, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Nagpur, Vizag, Calicut, Guwahati, Bhopal, Karnal, Dehradun, Rajkot, Mangalore and Coimbatore. All showrooms will be equipped with DC Fast Charging facility provided by Jio-bp and will cater to all EV vehicle owners.  

Citroën will also extend its 100% direct online buying – BUY ONLINE - for the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric. Customers in major Indian cities will be covered through this direct online initiative and can order directly from the factory and get doorstep delivery of their Electric Vehicle. 

Citroën will also launch connectivity apps like MY CITROËN CONNECT and C-BUDDY on the New Ë-C3 All-Electric. Available on both iOS & Android, My Citroën Connect hosts 35 smart features including Driving behaviour analysis, Vehicle tracking, Emergency services call, auto crash notification, over-the-air software updates, Usage-based insurance parameters and first in segment 7-year subscription.

For the aftersales network named the L’Atelier Citroën, the company will offer unique services like remote diagnostics and 100% parts availability to assure New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric customers of a stress-free ownership experience. Citroën Service on Wheels will enhance reach and availability for customers covering most common repairs at customer’s doorstep. This represents the Citroën Service Promise that extends “Comfort at Your Fingertips” for customers.

Extended Warranty options for New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric available:

B2B – Upto 5Y / 200k km (5 products available within this range)

B2C – Upto 5Y / 140k Km (4 products available within this range)

Extended Warranty Add-on Products 

B2B (Only eMotor & Battery) – Upto 7Y / 200k km (3 products available within this range)

B2C (Only eMotor) – Upto 7Y / 140k Km (2 products available within this range)

Roland Bouchara, CEO & Managing Director, Stellantis India, said, “The launch of the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric is a key milestone for Stellantis in India. With this launch, Citroën moves from being a newcomer in the ICE passenger vehicle segment to a key player in the Electric vehicle segment. Thanks to the engineering and development by our teams and local suppliers on the Smart Car Platform, we have been able to bring this affordable full BEV within 6 months of the launch of the ICE variant of the New C3 and that is a commendable achievement.”  

Saurabh Vatsa, Brand Head, Citroën India, remarked, “We are excited to launch the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric

for the young and progressive customers who will enjoy the CLEVER, COMFORT & COOL product propositions. The vehicle was developed keeping in mind the Indian audience and their unique needs and preferences. Ë-C3 delivers a certified driving range of 320 km per charge (MIDC cycle), 100% DC fast charging capability, and a plethora of intuitive technology-driven features. With the famed Citroën Advanced Comfort on board combined with an efficient e-powertrain, we are certain that the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric will meet the expectations of both private customers’ and fleet operators." 

Customers can now test-drive and experience the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric by visiting a La Maison 

Citroën phygital showroom near them and/or book/buy the car online at www.citroen.in.

3i Infotech Signs An INR 16.5 Cr Oracle DWBI Managed Services Deal With SBI General Insurance

* To deploy end-to-end Oracle stack to the insurance major.

3i Infotech Limited (BSE: 532628, NSE: 3IINFOLTD), a global Information Technology company, committed to accelerating business transformation, has won Oracle Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence (DWBI) Managed Services deal with SBI General Insurance. With a value of around INR 16.5 Cr, the contract is spread over a tenure of three years.

As a part of the deal, 3i Infotech will perform 24/7 application and production support, data migration and integration, ETL operations (currently more than 25+ peripheral systems), DWBI Service Management L2, L3, MIS report, ad hoc reports and dashboards, data reconciliation, data democratization, data remediation, user management, knowledge management, security, audit and compliance services for data warehouse and Business Intelligence solution using end-to-end Oracle stack. Considering the above scope, 3i Infotech with its expertise in Oracle has proposed 30+ resources to perform the activities.

Commenting on the deal, Thompson P. Gnanam, Managing Director, and Global CEO, 3i Infotech said, “Having India's leading general insurance company as one of our marquee clients is a great privilege. As a company we are uniquely positioned to deliver our solutions to the BFSI segment, owing to our three-decade legacy and combined with our new-age digital propositions. Our dedicated Oracle CoE and width of solutions offered to clients under the Oracle stack was a key differentiator for us in clinching this prestigious deal."

SBI General Insurance has chosen 3i Infotech for its thought leadership and more than a decade of experience in providing value-driven offerings with a combination of Automation tools/Processes and a better understanding of business KPIs. 3i Infotech has a dedicated Oracle CoE that ensures guaranteed success by combining Oracle Technologies with BFSI domain expertise for Consulting, Implementation, and Support engagements.

About 3i Infotech 

Headquartered in Mumbai, India, since inception in 1993, 3i Infotech has been committed to driving business value across multiple industry verticals. 3i Infotech, today, has emerged as a leading name in propelling the current wave of digital transformation initiatives, with deep domain expertise across BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Education, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Retail and Government sectors. The company has over 5600 employees in 30 offices, 15 countries and across 4 continents. With a digital and cloud-first approach, and a range of IT services and solutions encompassing 5G in Edge Computing, Cognitive AI/ML, Data Science and Analytics and Blockchain, 3i Infotech have successfully transformed business operations of 1,200+ customers across 50 countries. The company has a very strong foothold and client base in geographies like North America, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Website: https://www.3i-infotech.com/

Tata Motors Launches Re.Wi.Re, Its First Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility

* Inaugurated by Shri Nitin Gadkari, this world-class facility has a capacity of 15,000 vehicles per year

Tata Motors, India's leading automobile manufacturer, today, took a significant leap forward in its commitment towards sustainable mobility with the launch of Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect, its first Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, this state-of-the-art facility has a capacity of 15,000 vehicles per annum and follows world-class, eco-friendly processes for safe and sustainable dismantling of end-of-life vehicles. It is developed and operated by Tata Motors’ partner Ganganagar Vaahan Udyog Pvt. Ltd. to scrap end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles of all brands.

Inaugurating Tata Motors’ maiden Re.Wi.Re RVSF, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, Shri Nitin Gadkari said, “The National Vehicle Scrappage Policy was introduced with the aim to promote circular economy by creating an ecosystem for phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles and to achieve a lower carbon footprint in the country by replacing them with greener and more fuel efficient vehicles. I congratulate Tata Motors for setting-up this quality facility that is at par with global standards. We are working towards positioning India as a vehicle scrapping hub for the entire South Asian region and need more such state-of-the-art scrapping and recycling units in India.”

Speaking on the launch of Re.Wi.Re., Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “At Tata Motors, we are committed to delve into every aspect of mobility to make it greener and sustainable. The inauguration of this RVSF (Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility) heralds a new beginning in responsible scrapping of end-of-life vehicles. With globally benchmarked and optimised recycling processes, we intend to yield maximum value from the scrap for future use and minimise waste for the overall betterment. We appreciate the visionary efforts of Shri Gadkari ji in enabling the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy and look forward to setting-up Re.Wi.Re facilities across the country in collaboration with our partners. These decentralised facilities will benefit the customers, share the economic value generated, create employment while addressing the need of scrapping vehicles in every part of the country in an eco-friendly manner.

The state-of-the-art Re.Wi.Re. facility is designed to dismantle end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles of all brands and ensures de-pollutioning. It is fully digitalised for hassle-free, paperless operations and has dedicated stations for safe dismantling of components such as tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids and gases. The vehicles go through a stringent documentation and dismantling process, curated individually for passenger and commercial vehicle requirements.

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 we exercise significant influence.

Home Credit India Unveils “Holi Campaign” With New Digital AV Under ‘Zindagi Hit!’ Brand Thought

* The third AV on the brand thought of ‘Zindagi Hit!’ showcases Home Credit India, a consumer finance company, trusted by 1.5Cr+ customers and supported by 50,000+ retail partners across the country, as an enabler of aspirations 

Home Credit India (HCIN), a local arm of the leading global consumer finance provider launched the third campaign under its ‘Zindagi Hit!’ brand thought. In the run-up to the Holi festival, the new digital AV showcases Home Credit as an enabler towards fulfilling consumer aspirations and helping them lead a life of financial independence. The value proposition of Home Credit India’s campaign centres on traits such as optimism, progress, trustworthiness, transparency, and that of an enabler, making it a brand of choice when it comes to consumer loans.  

This campaign is an effort to have sustained brand connect with Home Credit consumers and potential loans seekers. Home Credit India had launched its new brand thought “Zindagi Hit!”, during Diwali in October last year. It was followed up with the second leg of the brand campaign – ‘Khushiyon Mein Der Kaisi’ – launched in December.  

The narrative of the new digital campaign revolves around a mother-son relationship where a mother is disheartened as neither her son is able to visit her on Holi nor is she able to video call him as her phone is broken. The worried son, while strolling in the market, spots a local mobile shop promoting Home Credit finance. The mobile retailer suggests him to get a new phone financed in lieu of a small amount. Herein lies the value of Home Credit, who financially empowers borrowers through easy and hassle-free loans that bring to reality every wish & aspiration. The video ends with the son gifting his mother a new smartphone and affirming to her that it has been bought ethically (“izzat se liya hai”).  With Home Credit, he has found a new hope and confidence in being able to give a better life to his family.  

Speaking on the new campaign under ‘Zindagi Hit!’ brand thought, Ashish Tiwari, Chief Marketing Officer, Home Credit India, said, “The narrative of this new brand campaign hinges on accessibility, convenience, and trust. The brand thought ‘Zindagi Hit!’ aims to foster financial freedom to millions of people and help them celebrate all moments of life with respect.  Home Credit believes loan is an empowerment for right use cases and we are focused on addressing the unmet credit needs of our customers by combining the convenience of varied financing options such as EMI Card to transparency and accessibility.”  

The brand campaign is live across all Home Credit’s social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn. 

The brand is trusted by 1.5Cr+ customers and 50,000+ retail partner network pan-India. As a responsible consumer lender, Home Credit India has also engaged with more than 3 million individuals through its financial literacy campaign - Paise Ki Paathshala - to foster a responsible borrowing culture in society at large. 

Shyam Steel Ropes In “Vijay Devarakonda- As Its Brand Ambassador”

~Plans to undertake major retail expansion Telengana and Andhra Pradesh~ 

~The collaboration to take the brand to newer heights across South India markets and nationally~ 

Shyam Steel, one of the leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT bars, has announced that it has roped in leading Indian actor- Vijay Devarakonda as its brand ambassador. The group also announced its major plans to expand and revamp its retail operations across the Andhra Pradesh and Telengana market followed by other states in South India. Vijay Devarakonda is the newest member to be added to the pantheon of famous endorsers for Shyam Steel. The Andhra and Telengana markets have huge growth potential for the steel sector, and Shyam Steel will aim to be one of the leaders in the primary TMT bar segment across the region. 

Commenting on the association with Vijay Devarakonda, Mr. Lalit Beriwala, Director, Shyam Steel Industries Limited said, “We are delighted to associate with Vijay Devarakonda. Vijay’s persona resonates with our brand vision and this association with him will not only help us in building a presence in the southern market but also increase our brand penetration and awareness across the country due to his pan-India fan following. We are confident that his onboarding as an ambassador will help us to collaborate and engage better with our target consumers in the national markets.” 

On associating with Shyam Steel, Vijay Devarakonda said “I am happy to join hands with Shyam Steel whose brand vision resonates with me. I am super excited to start our journey and be part of exciting new campaigns for the brand.  I look forward to a long and fulfilling partnership through this association”. 

The Southern India market has witnessed a steady economic growth in all the core sectors of economy. Focus of the State Governments on infrastructural development, construction of urban and rural housing, roads, bridges, and creation of more irrigation facilities will contribute towards the growth of steel business in the region. Incidentally, Telangana is one of the fastest growing states in India posing average annual growth rate of 13.90% over the last five years. Growth rate in Andhra Pradesh is also 13.14% with per capita income having increased to Rs.1,22,376 and GSDP standing at 3.64%. All these factors are the main driving reason for Shyam Steel to expand its business in the region. 

Shyam Steel plans to onboard more than 500 dealer distributor networks in the Andhra Pradesh and Telengana markets in the next 5 years’ time. The Group’s business activity will also drive immense potential for employment generation which will increase as per the growth of the business in the region. The Group is very bullish on its growth potential and will be effectively looking to enter in all districts and be a part of every household assisting them to build their dream home. The brand will soon launch a 360-degree campaign highlighting the association with Vijay Devarakonda  

Vi Forays Into Esports; Offers A Platform or Vi Users To Play Esports Tournaments,To Democratise eSports

·         Vi, in partnership with Gamerji, has launched esports platform on the Vi App attracting mobile gamers to play esports tournaments

·         All Vi Users can register to play tournaments for free on Vi App and win exciting prizes

·         It is offering these tournaments on some of the marquee titles like Call of Duty Mobile, New State, Free Fire Max, Clash Royale, Asphalt 9 and more.

After the successful launch of Vi Games offering more than 1200 mobile games, multiplayer and competitive gaming on the Vi App, leading Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) today announced the expansion of its mobile gaming catalogue with Esports. Partnering with leading esports start-up Gamerji, Vi under the umbrella of Vi Games, has launched an Esports platform on the Vi App.

Vi Games along with Gamerji will host popular Esports games across various genres such as Battle Royale, Racing, Cricket, Action Role Playing, etc. With an aim to make Vi App the preferred destination for gaming enthusiasts, the platform will have popular esports titles like New State, Free Fire Call of Duty Mobile, World Cricket Championship 3, Asphalt 9, Clash Royale during launch and will add more popular titles in due course.

Over the last few years, India has become the hub for esports. As per FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment Report 2022, the esports players in India doubled from three lakh in 2020 to six lakh in 2021. The country’s esports industry is growing at a CAGR of 46% and is expected to reach INR 11 billion by 2025. The gaming segment is also expected to generate an economic value of around INR100 billion between now and FY2025.

Commenting on the launch, Avneesh Khosla, CMO, Vi said “Growing affordability of smartphones and faster data speeds have contributed to the immense popularity of mobile gaming in India. With 5G in India, the gaming industry is likely to grow manifold. Mobile gaming has been a major focus area of growth for Vi’s content strategy in the digital era. Adding esports to our gaming catalogue was a natural progression towards making Vi App as the preferred destination for all gaming enthusiasts. We are confident that our offering will strike the right chord with the gaming lovers, and particularly the youth.”   

Making the service easy accessible for the gamers, Vi’s Esports offering will be available for Vi Users at no extra cost and the users can enjoy exciting prizes with their virtual coins.

Commenting on the association, Soham Thacker, Founder & CEO Gamerji said “Gamerji has always strived to give the best online tournament experience to aspiring gamers in India and help them showcase their skills. Our association with Vi will enable us to provide the experience to the larger gaming community via the Vi App and help establish esports as one of the primary competitive sports in the country.”

Veranda Learning Solutions Partners With IIM Raipur To Launch Executive Development Programme In General Management

IIM Raipur is collaborating with Veranda Learning Solutions Limited (“Veranda”), a public listed education company (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), represented by its brand Edureka Higher Ed, to launch an Executive Development Programme (EDP) in General Management. This one-year programme will be offered through a combination of on-the-campus immersion modules and live online sessions.

This programme has been designed to upskill working professionals to foresee and take advantage of business opportunities, as well as, confront challenges in this world of uncertainty. Learners in this programme will become the managers of tomorrow, agile and capable of handling ambiguity. The programme is uniquely designed with structured academic curriculum that will be taught by experienced IIM faculty. The programme will help professionals secure in-depth exposure to emerging themes, acquire a 360-degree approach to Management, gain access to an exclusive Startup Bootcamp and personalized Career Support Services, etc.

Elucidating on the association, Prof Ram Kumar Kakani – Director IIM Raipur said, “At IIM Raipur, our endeavour has always been to create a niche with our industry partnerships, and this is another step on that path. We are looking forward to providing an excellent learning experience for students in partnership with Veranda.”

Speaking about the partnership, Aditya Malik, CEO– Higher Ed, Veranda Learning Solutions said, “We are pleased to be teaming up with IIM Raipur and launching this Executive Development Programme in General Management. We are very confident that this course will help our students to become agile and take on challenges in the business environment head on.”

About IIM Raipur

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) brand has now become synonymous with innovation, talent, and zeal for success and contribution to management. The Government of India set up IIM Raipur in 2010 to meet the growing demand for top-quality professionals. Located at 200 acre state of the art campus at Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, the Institute offers a world-class education in major areas of management and provides an ambiance for genuine intellectual pursuit, excitement, and professional growth. Right from its inception, the Institute focuses on contributing to the growth and development of the Nation, region, and society at large. As such it gives importance to courses and managerial training that are moulded in a way true to the culture and unique requirements of the state and organizations here.

About Veranda Learning Solutions

Founded in 2018, by the Kalpathi AGS Group - Veranda Learning Solutions is a public listed edtech company that offers a bouquet of training programmes for competitive exam preparation, including State Public Service Commission, Banking, Insurance, Railways, IAS, and CA, as well as a slew of professional skilling and upskilling programmes in Management & trending technologies. Veranda Learning Solutions aims at offering a robust learning platform riding on a network of strong mentors, educationists, and tech-experts.

Veranda Learning Solutions’ platform combines technology, processes, and methodologies to provide high-quality, in-depth, personalised learning opportunities and content to learners across the country. Dedicated to creating an impact on students and delivering successful academic outcomes, Veranda adopts a multi-modal delivery system backed by a rigorous and disciplined learning framework. The company provides services through its subsidiaries: Veranda Race, Veranda IAS, JK Shah Classes, Edureka – the customer facing brand of Brain4ce Education Solutions and Edureka Learning Center.