Global Team Toyota Athletes From Asia Set To Reach For Greater Heights At Paris 2024

* Toyota stands committed in its support for 11 Asian athletes on their journey towards taking centre stage, at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

* In global partnership with the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee, Toyota launched “Start Your Impossible”, its first-ever corporate initiative to bring about social change through hero projects with their ‘Dual Heroes’.

Today, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launches the next chapter of the "Start Your Impossible" (SYI) global marketing campaign, igniting excitement for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The global campaign showcases the power of local communities across the world rallying behind their athletes and emphasises Toyota’s belief that no journey is taken alone.

In Asia, Toyota partnered with 11 athletes from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam in “START YOUR IMPOSSIBLE”,  Toyota’s first ever global corporate initiative. These athletes are set to participate and compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Progressing themselves toward their sporting aspirations, these 11 exceptional athletes will join more than 200 Global Team Toyota Athletes (GTTA), from across the globe, at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

The full line-up of 11 Team Toyota Asia athletes include: 

India: Murali Sreeshankar, Athletics

Indonesia: Ni Nengah Widiasih, Para Powerlifting

Malaysia: Abdul Latif Romly, Long Jump – Para Athletics

Nepal: Nabita Shresta – Table Tennis

Pakistan: Arshad Nadeem – Athletics

Philippines: Carlos Yulo, Artistic Gymnastics

Philippines: Ernie Gawilan, Para Swimming

Singapore: Toh Wei Soong, Para Swimming

Thailand: Kunvalut Vitidsarn, Badminton

Thailand: Pongsakorn Paeyo, Wheelchair Racing – Para Athletics

Vietnam: Lê Vãn Công, Para Powerlifting

Currently, 8 out of the 11 Team Toyota Asia athletes have qualified for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, with other qualifications are still ongoing. 

“On behalf of Toyota Motor Asia, we are thrilled that top athletes across Asia will be representing their countries and are heading to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Each Global Team Toyota athlete in Asia is not only a trailblazer but also a ‘Dual Hero’, where they champion social causes through Hero Projects that foster a positive change in their community. We take pride in the unrelenting dedication they have displayed in their respective disciplines, and wish them the best on the international stage,” says Preston Tan, Vice President, Toyota Motor Asia Singapore.

As we moves toward becoming a mobility company, the “Start Your Impossible” initiative underscores Toyota’s dedication to cultivating a society that is more inclusive, sustainable, and mobile — empowering each individual to challenge themselves and achieve their ‘impossible’.   

Being a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota is committed to providing sustainable mobility solutions that aid  in fostering a decarbonised and inclusive society. In the run-up to Paris 2024, Toyota has announced the supply of 500 fuel cell Mirai vehicles as part of its official fleet for this major sporting event. This highlights the company’s goals in achieving carbon neutrality and its belief in a multi-path approach towards sustainable mobility.

About Toyota Motor Asia

Toyota Motor Asia is the regional corporate headquarters and subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, based in both Singapore and Thailand. 

Toyota Motor Asia leads and supports the Asia Pacific region in Sales and Marketing activities, Service Parts, Accessories and Customer Services, Product Planning, Production Control & Logistic, and Aftersales thus contributing to the overall development of auto industry and the growing economies in the region.

Toyota envisions the future mobility society to bring freedom of movement to all. Moving forward, Toyota will provide a diverse range of mobility services and transportation solutions to people around the world as we transform Toyota into a mobility company.

Bridgestone India Introduces TURANZA 6i New Premium Tyre for Premium Passenger Vehicles

* Offers premium comfort ride experience through a smooth and quiet ride, caters to all Premium Vehicles covering SUVs, CUVs, Sedans and Hatchbacks.

* Available in 36 SKUs ranging from 14 inches to 20 inches.

* New premium tyre customized specially for Indian market with global proprietary ENLITEN® Technology.

Bridgestone India today launched its new generation tyre Bridgestone TURANZA 6i for the Passenger Vehicles Segment. TURANZA 6i is the result of previously announced expansion in the Passenger Radial business. The tyre, specifically developed for Indian roads, provides premium comfort ride experience, with superior fuel efficiency and wear life, making it a well-rounded premium offering from Bridgestone.

Bridgestone TURANZA 6i is available in 36 SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) ranging from 14 inches to 20 inches.  It is targeted for Premium Vehicles covering SUVs, Sedans, Hatchbacks and CUVs. The launch of this new Premium tyre for premium vehicles illustrates Bridgestone’s commitment to the “Make in India” initiative of the Government.

With this launch, Bridgestone brings to India its global proprietary ENLITEN technology enabling ultimate customization by providing a unique value proposition as per the growing new needs of the market, while also enhancing the base performance parameters required by Indian consumers. TURANZA 6i, with ENLITEN technology provides premium comfort ride experience, through a smooth and quite ride, while enhancing fuel efficiency and wear life. This makes TURANZA 6i the “Most Comfortable Seat on the Road” for discerning users.

TURANZA 6i meeting both general performance demands and the specific requirements of electric vehicles by way of low noise, better fuel efficiency and superior wear life, is also EV Ready.

“TURANZA 6i shows our commitment to offer the best technology for the fast-growing Indian market. This is a success of our planned investment strategy to bring global leading tyre technologies to the Indian mobility sector,” said Mr. Hiroshi Yoshizane Managing Director, Bridgestone India. He further said, “Bridgestone’s proprietary ENLITEN technology incorporated in product design, enables us to provide a unique value proposition of ‘Premium Riding Comfort’ as per the growing new needs of the market, while also further enhancing the basic performance desired by Indian consumers including long lasting tyre life and better fuel efficiency. We are very much delighted to introduce the new TURANZA 6i for our consumers.”

“Bridgestone has globally been on the forefront of tyre technology, and this is now showcased in India through our new offering in the passenger car segment”, said Rajarshi Moitra, Chief Commercial Officer of Bridgestone India, “TURANZA 6i is a result of our commitment to customers towards providing premium comfort through superior quality. Catering to Premium Vehicles segment, TURANZA 6i will be available in our premium outlets across India.”

Bridgestone continuously works on improving its product range to serve the evolving needs of consumers. Bridgestone has been inspired to introduce new tyre models into the Indian market by the changing vehicle landscape in India. This strategic move also allows Bridgestone to cater to the growing demand for premium range offerings, positioning the brand as a leader in the market.

About Bridgestone India:

Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd, a group company of Bridgestone Corporation, started its operations in 1996. In March 1998 with the setup of its manufacturing facility in Kheda, Madhya Pradesh, Bridgestone achieved its objective of running Indian manufactured Bridgestone tyres on Indian Roads. It expanded its facilities by setting up one more facility in Chakan, Pune in 2013. The Indore plant rolled out its 100 million tyre in 2023. In a short stint of more than 25 years, Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd has become one of the leading tyre companies in both the OEM & Replacement market.

About Bridgestone Corporation:

Bridgestone is a global leader in tires and rubber building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company employs approximately 130,000 people globally and conducts business in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.

TVS Motors Wins Top Honours In 7 Out Of 10 Categories In The J.D. Power 2024 India Two-Wheelers IQS And Apeal Studies

TVS Motor Company (TVSM) - a leading global automaker that operates in the two and three-wheeler segments – is proud to announce its achievements in the J.D. Power 2024 India Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study. The study results underscore TVSM’s commitment to delivering exceptional product quality.

K N Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company, said, "Securing the top position across multiple product segments demonstrates the customer’s confidence in our products. Ownership experience, product quality, cutting edge technology, aesthetics and appeal leading to customer delight are subjects of immense focus for us. My sincere appreciation for our dealer partners for the efforts they put in on a daily basis. My congratulations and thanks to the TVS Motor team and our supplier partners. Above all, we remain indebted to our customers for their trust and encouragement."

INDIA IQS AWARDS

In the Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study (IQS), which evaluates the quality of two-wheelers within the first six months of ownership,  several models from the company have emerged as top-performers.

•      TVS Jupiter 125 is the #1 Executive Scooter in Initial Quality.

o   It is also the #2 Economy Scooter in Initial Quality.

•      TVS Radeon is the #1 Economy Motorcycle in Initial Quality.

•      TVS Apache RTR 160 2V is the #1 Premium Motorcycle in Initial Quality.

•      TVS Raider is the #2 Executive Motorcycle in Initial Quality. 

INDIA APEAL AWARDS 

The company’s commitment to innovation and excellence is also demonstrated through its outstanding performance in the J.D. Power 2024 India Two-Wheeler APEAL Study, earning four out of the five awards presented.

•      TVS Jupiter is the most Appealing Economy Scooter.

•      TVS Radeon is the most Appealing Economy Motorcycle.

•      TVS Raider is the most Appealing Executive Motorcycle.

•      TVS Apache RTR 2V is the most Appealing Premium Motorcycle.

•      TVS NTORQ is the second most Appealing Executive Scooter.

TVS Motor has established itself as an industry leader, with its products capturing four out of five segment awards. It is now the world’s third most valued company by market cap and the world’s fourth largest two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer.

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, AI-driven analytics, and advisory services. J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world’s leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies. J.D. Power has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. With the latest results, TVS Motor Company has now secured 7  J.D. Power model awards  further demonstrating its reputation in the industry.

About TVS Motor Company

TVS Motor Company (BSE:532343 and NSE: TVSMOTOR) is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through sustainable mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in India and Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of trust, value, and passion for customers, it takes pride in making internationally accepted products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. TVS has earned the highest number of J.D. Power Awards across the 2024 India two-wheeler Initial Quality and APEAL Studies. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate. For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com.

About JD Power

J.D. Power is a global leader in automotive data and analytics, and provides industry intelligence, consumer insights and advisory solutions to the automotive industry and selected non-automotive industries. J.D. Power leverages its extensive proprietary datasets and software capabilities combined with advanced analytics and artificial intelligence tools to help its clients optimize business performance.

J.D. Power was founded in 1968 and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more about the company's business offerings, visit JDPower.com/business. The J.D. Power auto-shopping tool can be found at JDPower.com.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Introduces 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition Of Its Flagship Motorcycle Hayabusa

·       Unique 25th-anniversary emblem and SUZUKI three-dimensional logo featured on the fuel tank

·       Elegant 25th-anniversary logos are etched on the muffler

·       Distinctive black molding on the cowl and special V-shaped decals

·       Gold-anodized brake inner rotor and drive chain adjusters

·       The Hayabusa Kanji logo is applied to the drive chain

·       The single-seat cowling included as standard equipment

After marking a quarter-century of unparalleled excellence in the world of motorcycling, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, announces the launch of the Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition in India. This commemorative edition pays homage to the iconic Hayabusa's legacy while introducing features that redefine sophistication.

Featuring a striking orange and black-based body, the Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition includes gold anodized drive chain adjuster & front brake disk inner, alongside original engravings on the muffler body & drive chain. Adding to its charm are the 25th anniversary emblem & three-dimensional "SUZUKI" logo on the tank. Furthermore, the single seat cowling now comes as a standard equipment on this celebratory edition.

Underneath its striking exterior, the Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition packs the same 1340cc in-line 4-cylinder fuel injected liquid-cooled DOHC engine as the current third generation Hayabusa. The motorcycle is equipped with Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) with traction control systems and Bi-directional quick shift systems, making this model powerful yet controllable.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India said, “The Suzuki Hayabusa has been an icon of speed, style, and innovation for more than 25 years. With the launch of the 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition, we commemorate this remarkable journey and reaffirm our commitment to delivering motorcycles that engage with riders around the world. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our customers for their continued love and support that has fuelled the success of this motorcycle over the years.”

25 years of Hayabusa: A legacy of Innovation and Unmatched performance across generations

Introduced in 1998 as the Hayabusa (GSX1300R), the Suzuki Hayabusa became a global phenomenon for its high power and handling performance, coupled with its unique and aerodynamic styling. This first generation "Ultimate Sport" machine became Suzuki's flagship motorcycle.

The Hayabusa evolved over time, with the second generation arriving in 2007 featuring a larger engine of 1340cc along with the newly adopted Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS). Sales expanded globally, with Japanese domestic specs introduced in 2014 and even reached India with production & sales started in 2016.

As of 2021, the Hayabusa is in its third generation, boasting enhanced engine and chassis alongside various electronic controls. Incorporating the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S) such as traction control systems and Bi-directional quick shift systems, this model embodies the concept of "The Refined Beast," balancing power with control.

Pricing and availability

The 25th Anniversary Model of the Flagship Motorcycle Hayabusa is now available at Suzuki dealerships with prices from Rs. 17,70,000/- (Ex-showroom Delhi).

ABOUT SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE INDIA PVT LTD (SMIPL)

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited is a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan wherein they have the same manufacturing philosophy of PRODUCTS OF SUPERIOR VALUE right from the inception. SMIPL manufactures two-wheelers best suited for valuable Indian customers.

Aditya Birla Fashion And Retail And Celebrated Designer Tarun Tahiliani’s Tasva Continues Expansion; Unveils 6th Store In Bengaluru

Tasva, the Indian menswear brand by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. and celebrated designer Tarun Tahiliani, proudly announced the grand opening of its sixth store in Bengaluru, situated on 80Ft Road in Koramangala. This milestone event reaffirms Tasva’s steadfast commitment to offering incomparable fashion and lifestyle choices to its customers.

Strategically located on 80ft Road in Koramangala, the new Tasva store will cater to the refined tastes of Bengaluru and its adjoining areas. Boasting a diverse array of meticulously curated wedding and occasion wear, the store offers a fresh perspective that seamlessly marries comfort with elegance.

The unveiling of Tasva's sixth store in Bengaluru marks a significant juncture in the brand’s journey, underscoring its expansion and enduring dedication to delivering unparalleled fashion and lifestyle products. Spanning an expansive 5,000+ sq. ft., the new store showcases an extensive assortment of kurtas, bundis, sherwanis, bandhgalas, achkans, churidars, aligarhis, and accessories including safas, brooches, pocket squares, shawls, stoles, mojaris, and more. The store’s elegant ambience serves as the perfect backdrop to the exceptional collection. Tasva’s team of knowledgeable stylists is committed to discerning customers’ unique preferences, ensuring personalized assistance at every step. The latest addition of dinner jackets epitomizes a harmonious blend of sleek lines, asymmetrical cuts, and avant-garde embellishments.

Each garment embodies Tarun Tahiliani’s signature style, expertly crafted with impeccable attention to detail to achieve the quintessential Tasva fit. Tasva proudly employs fabrics such as silk, banarasi brocade, velvet, and cotton, celebrating the rich heritage of Indian textiles. Traditional embroidery techniques including zardozi, aari, chikankari, and gota work are intricately woven across the collection, seamlessly fusing the elegance of Indian craftsmanship with contemporary silhouettes for the global Indian.

Reflecting on the unveiling of the new store, Tarun Tahiliani, the Chief Design Officer, Tasva, said, “Tasva has been a long-held dream of mine, made possible by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail. The name itself represents the finest version of oneself, which we have worked hard to accomplish through the brand. For the longest time, I’ve heard that ethnic wear is uncomfortable, and Tasva is an attempt to rectify that. We have designed garments that provide our consumer, the Indian Man, with a fabulously made, internationally inspired collection."

Commenting on the launch, Ashish Mukul, Brand Head, Tasva, remarked, “Tasva has significantly built a strong customer connection with its best-in-class product offering and unique store experience for men’s ethnic wear. With a complete product offering across Indian occasions, wedding wear apparel and accessories for men, we believe a strong market like Kolkata offers tremendous potential for us to take this brand to many more shoppers.”

Store Address: - Tasva, Asha Plaza 2, No 608, 80Ft pheripheral road, Kormangala, 4th block, Bengaluru, 560038.

Timings: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm daily

Also, available on www.tasva.com

About Tasva

Tasva is a leading menswear brand committed to providing sophisticated and high-quality clothing options for fashion-conscious men. With a focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail, Tasva offers a wide range of suits, shirts, trousers, blazers, casual wear, and accessories. The brand's products are available at exclusive Tasva stores across India and online at www.Tasva.com

About Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited

ABFRL is part of a leading Indian conglomerate, The Aditya Birla Group. With revenue of Rs. 12,418 Cr. spanning retail space of 10.8 million sq. ft. (as on March 31, 2023), it is India’s first billion-dollar pure-play fashion powerhouse with an elegant bouquet of leading fashion brands and retail formats.

The Company has a network of 3,977 stores across approximately 33,535 multi-brand outlets with 6,723 points of sales in department stores across India (as on 31st March 2023).

It has a repertoire of India’s largest brands in Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England, established over 25 years. Pantaloons is one of India’s leading fashion retailers.

The Company’s international Brands portfolio includes - The Collective, Amongst India's largest multi-brand retailers of international brands and has long-term exclusive partnerships with select brands such as Ralph Lauren, Hackett London, Ted Baker, Fred Perry, Forever 21, American Eagle, Reebok and Galeries Lafayette.

Van Heusen Innerwear, Athleisure and Active wear is establishing itself as India's most innovative and fashionable brand. The Company’s foray into the branded ethnic wear business includes brands such as Jaypore, Tasva & Marigold Lane. The company has strategic partnerships with Designers ‘Shantnu & Nikhil’, ‘Tarun Tahiliani’, ‘Sabyasachi’ and ‘House of Masaba’.

In addition, to cater to the needs of digitally native consumers, ABFRL is building a portfolio of Digital-first brands under its technology-led ‘House of D2C Brands’ venture TMRW. TMRW is on a path to building a portfolio of Digital First brands in partnership with founders of emerging brands in the E-Commerce market. With a focus on Fashion & Lifestyle categories, TMRW is building a portfolio of the most loved consumer brands that tap into the significant growth potential in India and globally. 

Aditya Birla Capital Announces Launch Of Omnichannel ABCD D2C Platform To Significantly Scale Up Its Digital Transformation Journey

Aditya Birla Group’s flagship diversified financial services conglomerate, Aditya Birla Capital (“ABC”) has embarked on a journey of transformation, charting strong growth over the past 2 years. Building on this momentum, Aditya Birla Capital announced the launch of its omnichannel D2C platform ABCD making “Everything Finance as Simple as ABCD”. Through this platform, ABC targets to add 30 million new users over the next 3 years. The launch marks a pivotal moment in its ambitious journey to drive growth and leadership and become a full-stack financial services provider.

Announcing the launch of the platform, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman Aditya Birla Group said, “Our financial services business, Aditya Birla Capital, is now one of the fastest growing businesses within the group and has emerged as a key growth engine.  I see this as a ‘coming of age’ moment for Aditya Birla Capital. In the arc of Aditya Birla Capital’s strong and steady progress, the ABCD D2C platform is a positive stride towards accelerated growth and taking leadership position in the financial services space. I am confident, that this platform will serve as a growth catalyst across the ABC and ABG ecosystem, and the interplay between financial services stack and the Group’s diverse businesses will foster a win-win synergy for superior product innovation and unique value creation for all stakeholders.”

Ms. Vishakha Mulye, CEO, Aditya Birla Capital Limited said, “At Aditya Birla Capital, we are guided by the 'One ABC One P&L,' approach, anchored on the principles of 'One Customer,' 'One Experience,' and 'One Team’. This has played a vital role in driving quality and profitable growth across our businesses and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. Our consistent commitment to digital reinvention and reimagining customer experiences is reflected in our omnichannel architecture which gives customers the complete flexibility to interact with us through their channels of choice. In line with this vision, we formed ABCD to build the omnichannel layer that will help us acquire customers digitally at scale and meet all their financial needs through a unified digital-first platform.”

Backed by scalable infrastructure, user-friendly and intuitive interface, and robust functionalities, the platform offers a simple and differentiated experience across all touch points including mobile app, website, branches, and virtual engagement channel. Guided by a Maximum Viable Product approach, the ABCD D2C platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of 22 products and services, including facilities of a payment platform - such as UPI, bill payment, and online recharges, with financial services like loans, insurance, and investments along with comprehensive personal finance tracking such as ‘My Track’ among others. The platform also features ABCD’s own stack of products such as Portfolio Consolidator, Spend Analyzer, Digital Health Assessment among others, and Payment solutions to address the diverse needs of customers through a single platform.

With features like multi-account payment, multi-mode receipt, and spend analysis tools, ABCD is set to redefine the digital financial experience. The platform has been built in a record time of 12 months, which is among the fastest in the Indian financial services sector. It is a culmination of 114,000+ development hours, 36,000+ design hours, 1,000+ APIs, and 5,000+ screens. The app is available on Android and iOS platforms. This platform is housed under Aditya Birla Capital Digital Limited (“ABCDL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (“ABCL”).

Over the last 2 years, Aditya Birla Capital has achieved significant milestones, signaling robust growth and profitability across businesses. The NBFC AUM has grown by about two times to over Rs 1 lakh crores, becoming the fourth largest diversified NBFC in the country. The housing finance loan portfolio has also witnessed an accelerated growth of 27% year-on-year, as of December 31, 2023. The health insurance business has grown at a CAGR of 43% over the past 2 years, becoming the fastest growing Standalone Health Insurance player in the market. The total premium of life insurance business stood at Rs 11,101 crores in the first 9 months of FY2024. The average AUM of the AMC business was Rs 3.11 lakh crores, in the third quarter of FY2024.

With this, ABCL delivered strong growth with consolidated revenue growing by 22% year-on-year to Rs 23,566 crores and consolidated PAT growing by 44% year-on-year to Rs 2,090 crores in the first 9 months of FY2024. In terms of physical presence, ABCL has 1,462 branches across the country, with over 500 branches added in the last 2 years. In line with its One ABC approach, about 762 co-located branches across 218 locations were also set up to service customers seamlessly under one roof.

About Aditya Birla Capital Limited

Aditya Birla Capital Limited (“ABCL”) is the holding company for the financial services businesses of the Aditya Birla Group. Through its subsidiaries/JVs, ABCL provides a comprehensive suite of financial solutions across Loans, Investments, Insurance and Payments to serve the diverse needs of customers across their lifecycle. Powered by about 47,000 employees, the businesses of ABCL have a nationwide reach with over 1,462 branches and more than 2,00,000 agents/channel partners along with several bank partners. As of December 31, 2023, Aditya Birla Capital Limited manages aggregate assets under management of over Rs. 4.10 Lakh Crore with a consolidated lending book of about Rs 1.15 Lakh Crore through its subsidiaries/JVs.

Aditya Birla Capital Limited is a part of the US$65 billion global conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, which is in the league of Fortune 500. Anchored by an extraordinary force of over 187,000 employees belonging to 100 nationalities, the Group is built on a strong foundation of stakeholder value creation. With over seven decades of responsible business practices, the Group’s businesses have grown into global powerhouses in a wide range of sectors - from metals to cement, fashion to financial services and textiles to trading. Today, over 50% of the Group’s revenues flow from overseas operations that span over 40 countries in North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. For more information, visit www.adityabirlacapital.com

Drone Destination unveiled “#Everything Drones,” - Initiative Of Providing Complete Solutions For The Drone Ecosystem

* Drone Destination is India’s leading Drone-as-a-Service and largest Drone Training Organization and is listed on NSE Emerge.

* Key offerings under #EverthingDrones include several products and services across the value chain of the Drone ecosystem including Drones, Batteries & Components, * Drone Services, Drone Education and Skilling, Drone Repair and Maintenance, and Drone Sports.

Drone Destination, a leading name in the Drone Industry unveiled “#Everything Drones,” their strategic initiative of providing complete end-to-end solutions for the drone ecosystem.

The company plans to establish India’s largest network of fixed and mobile “Drone Hubs” which will offer "Everything Drones”. Over the next 3 months, the company aims to roll out 250 such hubs and also aims to establish a network of over 1000 such hubs in the next two years. This network will focus on cost effectiveness, efficiency, and turnaround time.

The company launched the following new initiatives under the umbrella of #EverythingDrones:

Drone Hub on Wheels - offering integrated services like Drone Sales, Repairs & Maintenance, Drone Services, and Drone Training through "Drone Dost", "Drone Doctor" and "Drone Guru." (Dost/ Doctor/Guru are personas of the same Engineer/ Pilot wearing three different hats)

Drone Shiksha- An initiative to introduce Drones as a new STEM learning in schools starting from the elementary level itself. The students will be trained to build, code and fly Drones.

Drone Kaushal - For students who intend to make a career in Drones post-schooling, Drone Destination offers several skilling programs including a certified Drone Pilot program.

A strategic partnership with Hubblefly Batteries Private Limited showcased “New Drone Batteries” which will be used by Drone Destination for all its Drone activities. 

Drone Soccer - in association with the Drone Soccer Association of India, Drone Soccer is a new exciting sport that can be played by children to senior citizens, fit or differently abled. Drone Soccer Association of India (DSAI) is a founding member of FIDA (Federation of Internation Drone Soccer Association). The first Drone Soccer World Cup Championship is scheduled to be held in Korea in 2025 and DSAI in association with Drone Destination will send an Indian Representative Team for the same.

Launching these initiatives - Mr. Alok Sharma, Chairman of Drone Destination, said, "Drones being a nascent industry has some critical gaps, which we, as pioneers aim to plug with the offerings being launched today. A pan India rollout of ‘Drone Hub on Wheels’ will offer “#EverythingDrones” with a focus on “turnaround time” - from Drones / Drone Services to after-sales and training. Each pilot is trained on multiple skills like ‘Drone Dost’ providing drone services like agri-spray, ‘Drone Doctor ’ for fixing out-of-action drones, and ‘Drone Guru’ for training local youth on drones. The offerings launched today will provide indigenous solutions for the drone industry in the country, in line with the Hon’ble PM’s call for ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and shall further boost India’s technological leadership in the world.”

Commenting on the success of the company, in a short span, Mr. Chirag Sharma, MD of Drone Destination, said "Drone Destination, has set an example in the start-up ecosystem by being prudent to all its stakeholders and following financial discipline, ensuring profitability ahead of the curve. Going forward with #EverythingDrones, we are confident of supercharging the company’s growth and creating an impact that shall be visible across multiple industries from - agriculture, survey and mapping, smart cities, infrastructure like rail, road, port, telecom, power, utilities, BFSI to logistics and delivery and much more. Also, by combining new-age technology like AI with drone technology, we see ourselves delivering substantial ESG outcomes for businesses. #EverythingDrones, is poised to redefine the industry landscape and set new standards for excellence and innovation.”

About Drone Destination:

Drone Destination leads India's Drone industry, providing comprehensive services from certified drone pilot training to state-of-the-art Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions. Headquartered in New Delhi, Drone Destination pioneers commercial drone operations and training across diverse sectors like agriculture and infrastructure. Notably, as the first listed Drone Company on the NSE Emerge platform, Drone Destination holds a prestigious position in the industry. The training programs set the standard, equipping aspiring pilots with safety and efficiency skills, covering regulatory compliance to advanced maneuvers.

Simultaneously, Drone Destination focuses on DaaS, delivering tailor-made solutions for agriculture spray, aerial surveying, and asset inspection services. Committed to innovation, Drone Destination empowers individuals and industries through training and DaaS offerings, shaping the future of drone technology

For more information about Drone Destination and its comprehensive range of drone solutions, visit https://www.thedronedestination.com/