ORRA Unveils 2.5 Carat-Look Diamond Earrings This Republic Day

Whether you find yourself attending the Republic Day ceremony or an evening soiree in your surroundings, ORRA has you covered with its newly launched 2.5-carat look diamond earrings, a perfect addition to elevate your style on this significant occasion. As India's Leading diamond destination, ORRA consistently keeps pace with festivities, unveiling timeless pieces for every celebration.

In a splendid homage to the nation's spirit, ORRA proudly introduces the limited edition 2.5-carat look diamond earrings, on the auspicious Republic Day. This launch not only embodies the harmonious blend of opulence and patriotism but also reflects ORRA's commitment to craftsmanship and unparalleled quality. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the 2.5 carat lookdiamond earrings, from the Republic Collection exude timeless elegance, capturing the grandeur of the occasion. 

The recently launched 'Aekta' - The Wedding Collection, a manifestation of the brand's deep Indian roots. Rooted in the cultural richness of Indian weddings, 'Aekta' transcends mere adornment, becoming a profound narrative of love, heritage, and luxury. From delicately crafted cocktail jewellery to opulent heavy sets, this collection reflects the evolving preferences of modern brides and her wedding party. Complementing these are other extravagant lines such as the Astra Collection, Desired Collection, and Platinum Collection and Crown Star featuring India’s brightest diamond. 

Featured among these collections is ORRA's exquisite all-in-one box set, meticulously designed to captivate hearts on special occasions. This enchanting set comprises a stunning pendant and matching earrings, making it the ideal gift for birthdays, anniversaries, and the much-anticipated Valentine's Day. Explore our diverse range of offerings, from dazzling diamond necklaces adorned with colored stones to meticulously crafted box sets and the refined elegance of 2.5 -carat look diamond earrings.  

ORRA is known for providing 100% certified jewellery with complimentary insurance and free lifetime maintenance. The brand offers a lifetime exchange, buyback, and a seven-day return policy for conflict-free diamonds. Additionally, ORRA provides a 6-month upgrade facility, and all its jewellery is BIS Hallmark Certified.

As part of the ongoing Diamond Festival, and to make the Republic Day celebrations even more special, ORRA is offering special  discounts, for customers visiting the store: 

·         Up to 25% off on diamond jewellery (for a limited period) * 

·         0% interest on EMI facilities* 

·         Free Shagun Gold Coin on diamond jewellery purchase*

·         100% exchange value on old gold jewellery* 

*Terms and Conditions apply 

About ORRA: 

The journey of a million gazes began in 1888 before it metamorphosed into ORRA. From sculpting and manufacturing diamonds to crafting and retailing the finest diamond and gold jewellery, ORRA has come a long way since its inception. Today, ORRA is one of India's finest diamond jewellery retail chains, having spread its glow with 84 stores in 38 cities and has consistently been at the forefront of design, leadership and product innovation with 5 global design centres. 

Master craftsmen who have inherited the centuries - old legacy of jewellery making, brilliantly cut Belgian diamonds, delicate designs in diamond jewellery, elaborate bridal sets in coloured stones, the 73-facet patented ORRA Crown Star, the one-of-its-kind ORRA store. These are just some of the facets that go into making ORRA - The Finest Diamond Destination. 

For more information, visit – https://www.orra.co.in 

Samsung India Ties Up With Blinkit To Deliver Galaxy S24 Series In 10 Minutes In Select Cities

Samsung, India’s largest electronics company, today announced a tie-up with quick-commerce platform Blinkit to deliver its recently launched Galaxy S24 series in India. Customers in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai can order Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones on Blinkit and get the phone delivered in less than 10 minutes.

Customers buying the Galaxy S24 series on Blinkit can avail an instant cashback of INR 5000 if the purchase is done through HDFC Bank credit card.

The tie-up with Blinkit will help Samsung cater to the huge demand for its flagship S24 series in India. Samsung has secured record pre-bookings for Galaxy S24 series, making it the most successful S series ever. More than 250,000 customers in India pre-booked a Galaxy S24 smartphone in just three days since January 18.

The ’Made in India’ Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones come with Live Translate, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Note Assist and Transcript Assist features. AI built into Samsung Keyboard can also translate messages in real-time in 13 languages, including Hindi. In the car, Android Auto will automatically summarize incoming messages and suggest relevant replies and actions.

Galaxy S24 comes with gesture-driven ‘Circle to Search feature’. Users can circle, highlight, scribble on, or tap anything on Galaxy S24’s screen to see helpful, high-quality search results. For certain searches, generative AI-powered overviews can provide helpful information and context pulled together from across the web.

Galaxy S24 series’ ProVisual Engine is a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools that transform image capturing abilities and maximize creative freedom. The Quad Tele System on Galaxy S24 Ultra now comes with a new 5x optical zoom lens that works with the 50MP sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x, 3x, 5x to 10x.

The new Instant Slow-mo can generate additional frames based on movements to smoothly slow down action-packed moments for a more detailed look. Super HDR reveals lifelike previews before the shutter is ever pressed.

Galaxy S24 series continues Samsung’s commitment to extending the product lifecycle, offering seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates to help users reliably experience the optimized performance of their Galaxy devices for even longer.

IISc Signs MoU With Wipro GE Healthcare To Advance MedTech Innovation From India - For India And The World

* The first-of-its-kind collaboration between the organisations is aimed at increasing industry-academia knowledge sharing in emerging technology areas like Precision care, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and 5G to improve the innovation ecosystem and accelerate local manufacturing.

Wipro GE Healthcare, a leading global medical technology, diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India’s premier research institution, for a pioneering alliance to advance healthcare innovation, research, and technology development in India. This collaboration aims to take a comprehensive approach in solving the care gap by addressing the full lifecycle that includes co-developing solutions, validating the technologies, and manufacturing them locally to bring them to the market. With the impending commencement of the Bagchi-Parthasarathy Hospital & IISc Medical School, this strategic collaboration will enable translation of technologies from bench to bedside.

According to World Health Organisation Report 2018, “Globally, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) accounted for 71% of total deaths. In India, NCDs were estimated to account for 63% of all deaths, and cancer was one of the leading causes (9%).”[1] This industry-academia collaboration aims to advance indigenous innovation and manufacturing of MedTech products that meets the needs of both global and local patients suffering from NCDs including cancer, cardiology, and neurology in line with the agenda of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

The collaboration will entail co-development initiatives in the areas of basic and applied science, systems engineering, product & software development, consultancy, publications, academic studies, internships, fellowships, and training. IISc and GE HealthCare will constitute a joint working committee, comprising representatives from both sides, for research around product and solution development.

Govindan Rangarajan, Director, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), said, “We see a tremendous need for innovative R&D that can improve outcomes in patients with NCD. The collaboration will emphasise combining science and engineering with translational & clinical research to epitomize “bench-to-bedside” innovation. GE HealthCare is the right partner for us in this initiative, given their leadership and strong footprint in India for R&D and manufacturing. We are confident that together, we can accelerate India’s position as a global force for healthcare for the world.” 

Chaitanya Sarawate, Managing Director, Wipro GE Healthcare and President & CEO, GE HealthCare South Asia, said, “India today is at an inflection point, with a potential to become the hub for the world. IISc is a premier educational institute engaged in technical education, basic and applied research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial consultancy and GE HealthCare is a world leader in MedTech with strategic R&D and manufacturing footprint in India. This is a strategic collaboration that combines the strengths, capabilities, and local infrastructure of both entities. Our aim together is to invest in technologies of the future that can revolutionize the care paradigm – with more precise, connected, and compassionate care to patients in India and worldwide.”

The collaboration aligns with the Indian Government's emphasis on fostering local Research and Development (R&D) and Manufacturing in the MedTech sector, necessitating Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models to further drive technology development. Collaborative efforts by both the entities will be deployed for product development and clinical research, improving indigenization of manufacturing and academic activities to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem.

About IISc:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was established in 1909 by a visionary partnership between the industrialist Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the Mysore royal family and the Government of India. Over the last 114 years, IISc has become India’s premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research and education. Its mandate is “to provide for advanced instruction and to conduct original investigations in all branches of knowledge as are likely to promote the material and industrial welfare of India.” In 2018, IISc was selected as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India, and it consistently figures among the top Indian institutions in world university rankings. More information at: https://iisc.ac.in/

About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, dedicated to providing integrated solutions, services, and data analytics to make hospitals more efficient, clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and happier. Serving patients and providers for more than 100 years, GE HealthCare is advancing personalized, connected, and compassionate care, while simplifying the patient’s journey across the care pathway. Together our Imaging, Ultrasound, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics businesses help improve patient care from diagnosis, to therapy, to monitoring. We are an $18.3 billion business with 50,000 employees working to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Insights for the latest news, or visit our website https://www.gehealthcare.in for more information. 

Tata Motors Opens Bookings For India’s 1st AMT CNG Cars

* To launch the Tiago and Tigor iCNG AMT

Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, has revolutionized the CNG segment in the country by introducing AMT in its CNG cars—a first in the industry. The company today opened bookings for Tiago and Tigor iCNG AMT. By incorporating Twin Cylinder CNG technology to free up the much-needed boot space in CNG cars, Tata Motors is pioneering a new trend with the introduction of automatic transmission in CNG vehicles.

This is a great offering for consumers as these cars will offer superior economy of CNG, convenience of automatic, safety assurance of being built on proven architecture and top of line comfort and convenience features. Customers can now book the preferred car of their choice by vising their nearest Tata Motors authorized dealership or online for INR 21,000, starting today.

The Tiago iCNG AMT will come in 3 variants – XTA CNG, XZA+ CNG & XZA NRG while the Tigor iCNG AMT will be available in 2 variants – XZA CNG & XZA+ CNG.

OMG! It’s Automatic

India’s 1st Automatic Car that offers petrol-like performance and comfort.

Best-in-Class Performance & Drivability – No perceived difference in the performance of the vehicle in petrol and CNG drivability.

Smooth Gear Shifter Quality – Gear Shifting Movement & Shift Quality is smoother & in line with Petrol AMT.

High Restart Gradability – Restart gradability is in line with Petrol & has the best in segment restart.

Easy Creep Behavior in Traffic & Parking – Creep tuned for easy Maneuver in city traffic conditions & parking.

OMG! It’s Intelligent!

Twin Cylinder CNG tanks: 1st in Industry – The smart placement of the twin cylinders below the luggage areas ensures uncompromised boot space.

Single Advanced ECU - 1st in Industry – Ensures effortless and jerk free shifting between petrol and CNG modes.

Direct Start in CNG - 1st in Industry – Both cars start directly in the CNG mode so you do not have to worry about switching to CNG mode during drives. This also saves fuel every time you start the car.

OMG! It’s Safe! – The Tiago iCNG AMT and Tigor iCNG AMT come with best-in-class safety features.

Micro Switch to keep car switched off at time of refueling – The micro switch turns off the ignition as soon as the fuel lid is opened and keeps it off until the lid is securely closed.

Thermal Incident Protection – The iCNG technology immediately cuts off CNG supply to the engine in case of a thermal incident and releases gas from the cylinder directly into the atmosphere through a special nozzle as a measure of safety.

Safe location of CNG cylinders – The twin CNG cylinders located below the luggage area offer the safest solution, as the valves and pipes are protected under the load floor, minimizing the risk of potential damage.

Use of Advance Materials in iCNG kit to prevent leakage – The iCNG kit has been tested across temperatures and pressures to prevent any gas leaks.

Leak Detection Feature – The iCNG technology immediately detects a gas leak and switches from CNG to petrol mode.

OMG! It’s Powerful!

These iCNG AMT cars offer incredible performance with the powerful 1.2L Revotron Engine. The Advance iCNG Technology gives unmatched performance with a perfect combination of Power & Pick-up.

Furthermore, adding to the current color palate, the company has also introduced an interesting new Tornado Blue in the Tiago, Grassland Beige in Tiago NRG and a Meteor Bronze in the Tigor. 

Since its launch, Tiago and Tigor have achieved key milestones, embodying Tata Motors' new design philosophy and paving the way for future models. Over the years, the Tiago and Tigor have earned immense popularity among numerous young and dynamic customers due to the multi-powertrain options, appealing design, exceptional safety features, feature-rich interiors, and cutting-edge technology integration. With this addition the Company is expanding its CNG portfolio and addressing the need for Automatic technology in CNG.

The CNG industry has witnessed significant growth of 40.5% in FY24, compared to FY23, as reported by Vahan. Tata Motors currently has the widest portfolio in the CNG space – offering Tiago, Tigor, Altroz, and Punch in this option, and is among the top 2 brands in the CNG market with a growth of 67.9% in FY24 compared to last year, in CNG sales.

Mother’s Recipe Partners with Swiggy To Add More Flavor To 'Swiggy SteppinOut X Zakir Khan Live: A Laughter & Gourmet Fest

Mother's Recipe, a renowned brand known for its delicious and traditional flavors has announced its association with Swiggy as the Official Taste Partner for the “Swiggy X Zakir Khan Live A Laughter & Gourmet Fest”. 

Zakir Khan is celebrated for his Hindi Shayari and unforgettable jokes through storytelling that captures the hearts of his audience. This collaboration between Mother’s Recipe and Swiggy aims to craft an immersive experience that combines the joy of laughter with the rich taste of Mother's Recipe, showcasing a shared commitment to delivering memorable experiences to audiences across India. 

As part of the fest's Food & Beverage section, attendees can look forward to enjoying Mother's Recipe's complimentary range of Chutneys and Sauces to pair with the diverse food offerings at the event. Attendees can expect to encounter Mother'sRecipe branding prominently displayed at the event venue, creating a visual feast that mirrors the vibrancy of the comedy show and the brand's diverse range of products. 

Ms. Sanjana Desai, Executive Director of Mother's Recipe, expressed her enthusiasm about this collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to be associated with Swiggy for 'Zakir Khan - Live A Laughter & Gourmet Fest.' The distinctive synergy between Zakir Khan's flavorful comedy and the authentic taste of Mother's Recipe makes this partnership truly special. As the Official Taste Partner, we look forward to contributing our unique touch to this unforgettable journey of laughter and flavor." 

Swapnil Bajpai, Vice President Sales at Swiggy, shares, “Excited to onboard Mother’s Recipe as the official sponsor for the SwiggyX Zakir Khan Live Tour.Together, we're addingmore flavor to the fun. This collaboration is all about delivering great entertainment with tasty food, creating unforgettable moments for our users and customers. There’s more joy in every bite and laugh!” 

This collaboration exemplifies the fusion of entertainment and food, encapsulating the spirit of 'Haq Se Taste Partner.' Mother's Recipe invites everyone to jointhe festivities, savor the laughter, and indulge in the authentic flavors that only Mother's Recipe can provide. 

Solidaridad Asia Handholds Small Tea Growers (STGs) Of India To Get An Even Playing Ground In The Global Market

Solidaridad Asia continues to spearhead sustainable economic development, placing a strong focus on empowering Small Tea Growers (STGs) across India to compete equitably in the global market. Through its TRINITEA program, Solidaridad addresses the longstanding challenges faced by STGs, encompassing compliance, price competitiveness, and the enhancement of export tea quality.  

The STGs, instrumental in contributing over 50% of India's total tea production, have historically encountered significant hurdles due to limited access to essential resources and support. This unfortunate circumstance has led to suboptimal agricultural practices, compromised tea quality, and susceptibility to exploitation within the supply chain. In response to these challenges, Solidaridad, in collaboration with the Indian Tea Association (ITA), introduced TRINITEA, a program that focuses on various strategic aspects aimed at uplifting STGs. Solidaridad Asia's TRINITEA program stands as a comprehensive support system for Small Tea Growers (STGs) in India, addressing critical facets crucial for their success in the global market. The program's multifaceted approach encompasses several key components, notably focusing on enhancing the capabilities and practices of STGs. 

Firstly, the initiative provides consistent and ongoing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training to STGs. This training spans the agronomical, social, and environmental aspects, offering a holistic approach to tea cultivation. The overarching goal is to not only elevate crop yield but also to enhance the overall quality of tea produced by these growers. Secondly, TRINITEA extends essential Compliance Support to STGs, aiding them in adhering to vital industry standards such as the Plant Protection Code and FSSAI norms. This aspect ensures that tea production maintains high levels of safety and compliance, fostering a secure and trustworthy supply chain. Additionally, the program acknowledges the pressing challenges posed by climate change. It takes proactive measures by guiding STGs in implementing Climate-Smart Solutions aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of changing environmental conditions on tea production. This forward-thinking approach fortifies the resilience of STGs against the impacts of a changing climate, promoting sustainable practices within the industry. 

"TRINITEA is a testament to our commitment to empowering small tea growers, ensuring they receive the support and resources needed to compete globally while upholding sustainable practices. Through innovative solutions like Soli-Trace, we're not just transforming supply chains, we're fostering a direct connection between consumers and growers, bridging the gap for a more equitable tea industry." - Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhyay, Managing Director of Solidaridad Network Asia 

Moreover, the introduction of Soli-Trace, a technology-driven traceability solution by Solidaridad Asia, adds a layer of sophistication to the TRINITEA program. Through the innovative Tracebilitea app, the journey of the green leaf is meticulously documented, ensuring robust traceability and transparency in the supply chain. This not only establishes trust among buyers but also empowers consumers. By scanning QR codes on tea packages, consumers gain direct access to detailed product journey information and can offer feedback directly to the farmers. This fosters a profound connection between consumers and growers, nurturing brand loyalty and a deeper sense of engagement within the tea industry. 

Soli-Trace, at its core, is a transformative force in the agricultural industry, digitally empowering agri-businesses into purpose-driven brands. It not only delivers better value for farmers but also offers consumers unparalleled supply chain transparency. Moreover, Soli-Trace ensures fairness across the value chain, from farmers to agri-businesses to consumers, granting everyone an equal footing to achieve optimal returns on their investment and sustainability commitments. It records the sustainability practices of farmers, intermediaries, and agri-businesses involved in delivering finished products to consumers, integrating farmers into the digital economy with principles of fair participation, ownership, voice, and value in the shared ecosystem. 

TRINITEA and Soli-Trace are evidence of Solidaridad Asia's firm commitment to encouraging small and marginal farmers, fostering compliance, price competitiveness, and quality, thereby shaping a more equitable and sustainable Indian tea industry. Together, these initiatives strive to ensure that the unsung heroes of the Indian tea industry receive the recognition and opportunities they genuinely deserve. 

About Solidaridad: 

Solidaridad has been a frontrunner in sustainable economic development and champions the cause of the small and marginal farmers, workers, and miners. The organization fosters sustainable and inclusive supply chains, focusing on bringing prosperity; harnessing inclusivity, and producing in balance with nature.  

With over 50 years of experience in developing solutions to make communities more resilient, Solidaridad employs around 1,000 expert staff as boots and brains on the ground, operating in over 40 countries across five continents through eight independently supervised regional offices.  

Recognizing markets as pivotal to realizing positive changes in the society and environment, Solidaridad looks at public-private partnerships as an increasingly important mechanism for testing innovations, speeding up change, and taking success to scale. With improved scale and speed, the organization aims to create a pervasive impact in society toward a more inclusive, climate-resilient, and sustainable economy.  

A pioneer in developing and implementing national sustainability, Solidaridad engages in joint programs with businesses, investors, governments, producers and producer organizations, service providers, labor unions, and other CSOs to bring about effective transformation in the agriculture and mining sectors towards sustainable farming and responsible mining practices. 

Dalmia Bharat Delivers Strong Financial Performance With Profit Growing At 22% YoY

Q3 FY24 Highlights 

Volume increased 8.1% YoY to 6.8 MnT 

Revenue increased 7.3% YoY to Rs. 3,600 Cr  

EBITDA increased 20.3% YoY to Rs. 775 Cr 

Cement capacity increased to 44.6 MnT 

One of Lowest Carbon footprint in global cement world at 459 kgCO2/Ton[1] of Cement 

Net Debt/EBITDA stood at 0.16x 

Mr. Puneet Dalmia takes additional role of CEO & MD of Dalmia (Cement) Bharat Ltd 

Dalmia Bharat Limited, (BSE: 542216, NSE: DALBHARAT), a leading cement manufacturing company, reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2023. 

Commenting on the quarter gone by, Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO – Dalmia Bharat Limited, said, “India has undergone a huge metamorphosis with a lot of reforms in the last decade. With this, the base for sustainable growth has been set, the momentum is clearly built and we are now clearly transitioned from a Reform Phase into a fast Growth phase. Foreseeing this massive growth opportunity, we remain committed to our plan of 110-130 MnT by 2031.” 

He further added, “Our sales volume improved 8.1% YoY with EBITDA growing 20.3%YoY to Rs. 775 Cr in Q3FY24. With the cement price being largely stable, correction in commodity prices has led to margin recovery; from the lows of 12.8% in Q2FY23 to 21.5% during Q3FY24. While we believe that margins may improve further from here on, our focus for next 12-15 months would remain on improving our capacity utilization and delivering industry leading volume growth.” 

Mr. Dharmender Tuteja, Chief Financial Officer – Dalmia Bharat Limited, said “We continue to remain one of the lowest cost producers in the country. This, along with softening commodity prices, helped us to achieve 11.3% YoY growth in our EBITDA/T to Rs 1,138. We continue to further strengthen our operational efficiencies through strategic investments. In line with our commitment to keep net debt at less than 2 time of EBITDA, we closed this quarter with Net Debt to EBITDA at 0.16 times. Our Net Debt is now reduced to Rs 431 Cr.” 

Key updates for the quarter 

Mr. Puneet Dalmia, in addition to CEO & MD of Dalmia Bharat Ltd, has taken additional responsibility of CEO & MD of Dalmia (Cement) Bharat Ltd, the operating company, with effect from December 8, 2023. 

Completed debottlenecking at Belgaum, Karnataka (0.9 MnT). Total Cement capacity increased to 44.6 MnT.  

Received 2nd installment of Rs 320 Cr from Sarvapriya Healthcare Solutions Private Limited, a promoter group company, for the sale of investment in Dalmia Bharat Refractories Limited by Dalmia (Cement) Bharat Ltd.  

Received final installment of Rs 120 Cr from Hippostores Technology Pvt. Ltd., a promoter group company, on account of sale of Hippo Stores (the retail venture). 

Key Recognitions during the quarter 

Won CII SCALE Logistics & Supply Chain Excellence Awards for Most Innovative Delivery Models in Cement Supply Chain 

Won India's best circular economy champion of the year in World Conclave and Awards 2023 

Awarded Outstanding Achievements in Environment Protection in 23rd Annual Greentech Environment Award 2023 

Won Platinum and Jury Champion Award for "In house design, & development of Robotic cleaning device for solar panels" under Innovative Kaizen category.