Baccarose Introduces A New Perfume In Successful Gucci Flora Line, “GUCCI FLORA GORGEOUS ORCHID EAU DE PARFUM”

Baccarose, a leading name in the beauty and fragrance distribution industry, introduces a new perfume in the successful Gucci Flora line, “GUCCI FLORA GORGEOUS ORCHID EAU DE PARFUM”. Baccarose, the exclusive distributor for Gucci Fragrances in India, has partnered with Sephora India to launch the fragrance exclusively at Sephora retail outlets and Sephora.in till 20th August, offering perfume enthusiasts an opportunity to experience this captivating scent.

The globally loved brand, Gucci is excited to unveil its new range in the Indian market, marking a significant milestone in one of the world's busiest fragrance markets. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid unveils a new story of imagination, freedom, femininity, and empowerment within the Gucci Flora collection. It celebrates women’s boundless creative spirit with exquisite ingredients that are paired unexpectedly to inspire minds to travel freely. Just like Grammy-award winning, multi-platinum selling recording artist and trailblazer Miley Cyrus, this perfume celebrates the power of embracing personal magic to turn dreams into reality.

Commenting on the launch, Ms. Kadambari Lakhani, Director of Baccarose Perfumes & Beauty Products Pvt. Ltd., said; “We are delighted to introduce Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid to the Indian market, a fragrance that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of modern femininity with its vibrant and enchanting notes. Launched exclusively in partnership with Sephora India, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in Baccarose’s strong network of partnerships. We believe that the Indian customer, will resonate deeply with this new addition to the Gucci Flora collection and look forward to continuing our journey of offering unique and captivating experiences to fragrance enthusiasts across the country."

The Gucci Flora Collection

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid unveils a new story of imagination, freedom, femininity, and empowerment within the Gucci Flora collection. It celebrates women’s boundless creative spirit, with exquisite ingredients that are paired unexpectedly to inspire minds to travel freely.

This new scent embodies the essence of a woman who trusts her instincts and nurtures her creative potential. As she connects with the natural world, she discovers her own captivating power, seamlessly transforming dreams into reality. An evolution of the original Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid is the latest addition to the Gucci Flora collection of fragrances, following Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia.

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum

Gucci’s first ozonic floral gourmand fragrance owes its unique energy to perfumer Marie Salamagne, whose talent lies in enriching scents with transportive allure.

Her innovative approach aims to infuse this gourmand fragrance with a fresh perspective on vanilla, resulting in a captivating blend of contrasts. The creation weaves together the familiar sweetness of Vanilla with marine notes imparted through the Ozonic Accord. This unconventional fusion further highlights the luminous sensuality of Vanilla Orchid, elevating its gourmand richness to new heights. Thanks to its unique blend of notes, the creamy floral dimension that emerges from the fragrance is infused with airy brightness.

The Packaging

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid is an emblem of self-love that serves as instant inspiration. Its sunshine yellow bottle captivates those who encounter it, just like the women who wear this fragrance. It is a daily reminder to embrace joy, live with confidence, and always choose positivity. The House’s iconic Flora pattern, a painting of vibrant blooms in rich hues created by artist Vittorio Accornero for Gucci in 1966, adorns both the bottle and outer packaging. The collection is available in 30ml, 50ml, 100ml, and a new 150ml size, and also offers refills in 100ml.

The Campaign

Miley Cyrus stars in the latest Gucci Flora campaign, set against the backdrop of Los Angeles. The visuals and film blur the lines between reality and a dreamy landscape, inspired by the empowering joy of connecting with one’s own creativity in a natural environment. Miley’s inner enchantment flourishes in this unexpected, thriving garden. As she runs through a tunnel of flowers, symbolic of the reality-dream connection, she transforms the iconic Hollywood landmark with her larger-than-life, bold attitude.

Accompanied by her multi- platinum hit ‘Flowers’, which won the Grammy Awards for Record Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for 2023, the film—like the song—tells a story of female empowerment and self-love, perfectly representing all the radiant, unexpected facets of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid. Sensual and warm with a bracing freshness, the fragrance takes center stage as the campaign conveys the powerful idea that unwavering belief can make anything possible.

About Baccarose:

In 1984, Mr. Hemansu Kotecha founded Baccarose and soon began making inroads into the burgeoning Indian beauty industry. With an unparalleled understanding of local customer preferences and a prized operational nous, Baccarose today is a leader in the distribution of international luxury beauty brands in India. The core mission & vision of the company is to be the leading authority in the Indian luxury Beauty market and undisputed partner-of-choice for leading international brands. To build the Luxury Beauty business in India, establish our partner luxury brands as preferred choices for consumers/retailers and bring an international shopping experience to consumers in India.

For more information, visit: https://baccarose.com/

Legrand Empowered Sea Sakthi Team From India Bring Home The Coveted Townhall Cup From “Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024”

* Monaco Boat Race Supports 100% Zero Emissions Propulsion And Sustainability In Yachting  

Group Legrand India, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure, proudly sponsored 'Team Sea Sakthi', the only Indian team that represented the country in the 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024, organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco. Comprising 14 innovative students from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the team was dedicated to pioneering alternative power sources for marine vessels, championing a carbon-free future for the seas. Legrand's unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability was reflected in its support for these visionary students.

In their third consecutive participation, Team Sea Sakthi unveiled Yali 3.0, a cutting-edge boat featuring a twin propulsion system, custom-designed propellers, and an AI-driven navigation system with integrated Yacht OS. The team advanced to the quarterfinals in both the championship and slalom races on the event's final day, securing multiple accolades including the Innovation Prize, the Design Prize, the Communication Prize, and the coveted Townhall Cup. Finishing 6th overall, Sea Sakthi brought immense pride to their institution and nation.

Beyond their impressive performance, the Sea Sakthi team had spearheaded sustainable technology projects. Their first initiative focused on developing low-cost, solar-powered autonomous boats to clean trash from Indian lakes, which enhanced water quality and public health. Additionally, they innovated cleaner, more efficient fishing boat technology to address the limitations of petrol-powered fishing boats, which had strained budgets, limited range, polluted waterways, and posed safety risks.

Mr. Tony Berland, CEO and Managing Director, Group Legrand India remarked, "We were thrilled to support these exceptional students in representing India for the third time at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024. Their dedication to sustainability and a thriving blue economy aligned perfectly with Legrand’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and our broader environmental and community welfare initiatives. Such synergy of ideals paved the way for progress and prosperity."

Group Legrand India's support for Team Sea Sakthi underscored its dedication to fostering innovation and sustainability, both within its organization and in the wider community.

FADA Releases July'24 Vehicle Retail Data For The State of Karnataka

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released Vehicle Retail Data for July'24 for the State of Karnataka. 

July'24 Retails

Commenting on how July'24 performed, FADA Karnataka State Chairperson, Mr Dharma Teja G said, “The month of July 24 has faced some demand challenges in segments like CV, PV and tractors despite better availability of products. This was primarily due to dip in footfalls due to heavy rains in interior Karnataka districts and tightening of credit on the rural side by financiers. 3W and 2 W have registered a growth of 37% & 2% respectively.”

Zuno General Insurance Launches “Pay How You Drive” (PHYD), India’s First Add-On Based On Mobile Telematics

Zuno General Insurance, a new-age digital insurer announced the launch of its new “Pay How You Drive” (PHYD) add-on, an innovative coverage option available for Private Car Package and Private Car Stand Alone Own Damage Policy (SAOD) Customers. This game-changing coverage option empowers users to assess their driving skills, receive an objective called Zuno Driving Quotient, and earn rewards for safe driving.

PHYD offers an objective assessment of driving behaviour through mobile telematics embedded in the Zuno app. Customers can monitor their driving scores after each trip, gaining valuable insights into their performance and progression towards safer driving habits. While the score is readily available post-trip, and customers also have visibility to the discount applicable for different ranges of scores, the exact discount percentage applicable to the total premium amount is also revealed during renewal, ensuring transparency and clarity for customers. Zuno is the first company to explore usage-based insurance in India and has always been developing innovative products especially around usage-based insurance. This is the extension of its first UBI offering ‘Switch’. This is the first time any company has used ‘driving behaviour’ to personalize car insurance premium in the country.

By offering discounts of up to a significant percentage on insurance renewal premiums, the PHYD add-on not only encourages safe driving practices but actively incentivizes the good driving behaviour through the discounts offered during renewal.

Sharing her thoughts on this groundbreaking industry launch, Shanai Ghosh, MD & CEO of Zuno General Insurance said, "We are super excited to introduce our new Pay How You Drive (PHYD) add-on.  With PHYD, we're not only reimagining insurance but also promoting safer driving practices by incentivising the safe driving behaviour. For us this isn't just insurance; it's a commitment to innovation, transparency, and a safer tomorrow. This will also give customers greater control over their insurance pricing, personalizing it which will be a departure from current pricing approach."

In addition to benefiting customers, intermediaries can also expect improved customer retention during renewal periods. This add-on will be available through all channels of the Company including Motor Dealers, Digital Agents and Point of Sale intermediaries, digital marketplaces and the Company website.

Ahead of the launch, to gauge the interest level, category understanding and sentiments on the product, Zuno General Insurance has also conducted a quantitative survey among ~600 respondents across 4 metro cities in India through an independent research agency.

The findings reveal, around 90% people liked the overall concept of UBI and believes it helps improve driving behaviour. Whereas ~80% find it beneficial and relevant, and willing to consider opting for it, if available in the market. Interestingly, among those who are not aware about UBI, ~60% have shown their interest to buy UBI.

The top two most liked feature of UBI are that it encourages better driving habits & rewards for safe driving. Having said that, 89% respondents also believe rewarding safe driving will positively influence driving behaviour.

In line with these insights, Zuno General Insurance remains steadfast in its commitment to providing a seamless experience for its customers and partners. Through PHYD, Zuno General Insurance reaffirms its dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction, ushering in a new era of insurance that not only rewards safe driving but also fosters lasting partnerships. For more information, visit https://www.hizuno.com/.

Capital Small Finance Bank And Edelweiss Life Insurance Enter Into Strategic Partnership

Capital Small Finance Bank Limited (“Capital SFB”), India's first Small Finance Bank and Edelweiss Life Insurance announced their strategic partnership in Mumbai. This collaboration will enable Capital Small Finance Bank's diverse customer base to access Edelweiss Life Insurance's comprehensive suite of life insurance products, thereby meeting their need for financial security.

Mr. Sarvjit Singh Samra, MD & CEO, Capital Small Finance Bank said, "We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Edelweiss Life Insurance. As we expand our financial solutions, this tie-up with Edelweiss Life enhances our ability to offer comprehensive and tailored life insurance products to our customers, reinforcing our position as a trusted financial partner. By improving accessibility to quality insurance solutions, we aim to become the primary banker for our middle-income group customers, creating a more secure and prosperous future for them.”

Sumit Rai, MD & CEO, Edelweiss Life Insurance said “We are excited to embark on this journey with Capital Small Finance Bank and will together protect people’s dreams and aspirations. This partnership is grounded in a shared commitment to exceptional customer experience, superior business quality, and highest standards of legal & ethical conduct. This alignment of values will enable us to deliver innovative and reliable solutions to our customers. Institutions like Capital Small Finance Bank, which have a geographical stronghold and understand the pulse of their customers, give us a strategic advantage in bringing innovative products to the market to effectively meet customer needs. We are currently focussed on expanding our footprint across the country and this strategic partnership is a step in that direction.”

Mr. Sarvjit Singh Samra and Mr. Sumit Rai signed the agreement and announced their collaboration at an event in Mumbai today. This arrangement aims to enhance the Bank’s life insurance offerings by providing its customers with access to Edelweiss Life's digital platform and service touchpoints.

With over two decades of experience in the banking industry, Capital Small Finance Bank has developed a nuanced understanding of its niche market—middle-income segment customers, tailoring its products and services to meet their specific needs. Through this collaboration, Capital Small Finance Bank will leverage its extensive network and customer base to offer Edelweiss Life’s comprehensive suite of life insurance products. This partnership is poised to enhance the customer experience by seamlessly integrating life insurance solutions with their banking services.

About Capital Small Finance Bank:

Capital Small Finance Bank (CAPITAL SFB) is a bank headquartered at Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Capital Small Finance Bank Limited started operations as India's 1st Small Finance Bank on April 24, 2016 after conversion from Capital Local Area Bank. Prior to conversion to a Small Finance Bank, Capital Local Area Bank was operating as India's largest local area bank since January 14, 2000. The core strategy of the Bank is to build a retail focused business model basis customer relationship-based banking approach, diversified & secured lending practices with special emphasis on rural and semi urban geographies and Middle-Income Group segment. For more details, log on to www.capitalbank.co.in or email at publicrelations@capitalbank.co.in.

Jewels By Preeti Strengthens Retail Business; Aims To Clock INR 40 Crore In FY25

Jewels by Preeti, one of India’s leading diamond jewelry brands, has announced its aims to clock INR 40 crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2024-25. Having marked a significant growth of INR 125 crore since inception, the company is in a hyper-growth phase driven by its jewelry designs, solitaire pieces, and diamond necklace collection.

Jewels by Preeti aims to capture a bigger share of the natural diamond industry in India. After making a mark in New Delhi, the brand is rapidly expanding its retail footprint in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad to provide best-in-class consumer natural diamonds to its customers.  With the growth in consumer demand, Jewels by Preeti is planning to further expand its product range in the lightweight and lab-grown diamond  category.

Commenting on the same, Dr Preeti Jain, Founder, Jewels by Preeti said,“We are delighted to announce that we have achieved positive growth since inception and moving forward towards the forthcoming fiscal year with unwavering determination & growth strategy.

Looking ahead to the festive season, we are anticipating a surge in our sales growth. Our team is continuously seeking partnerships with new manufacturers across different jewelry categories and prioritizing store offline expansion to meet the evolving demands of our clientele.”

As lab-grown diamonds, choker necklaces, detachable diamond jewelry, and delicate daily wear bangles are witnessing a surge and are in vogue in the jewelry arena,  Jewels by Preeti is recognizing this ongoing trend and stacking up more product lineups from this range for the festive/ wedding seasons ahead.

About Jewels by Preeti

Jewels by Preeti, founded in the year 2010 by Dr. Preeti Jain, is a pure amalgamation of trailblazing creativity and style. Today, ‘Jewels by Preeti’ has come a long way, completing glorious years in the industry and having witnessed resounding success and growth since the brand's inception.

Drawing inspiration from artistic interpretations, they offer an intricate blend of classic and chic design details for discerning jewelry customers who appreciate the power of diamond jewelry. Having also worked with renowned magazines for cover shoots with Bollywood celebrities.

The brand continues to garner rave reviews from the press and staunch clientele, incorporating elite celebrities from the showbiz industry, such as Mr Amitabh Bachchan, Vaani Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandes, Vidya Balan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, and more such eminent celebrities from the entertainment world.

JBP offers a comprehensive and versatile range of dazzling jewelry pieces, ranging from daily-wear dainty pieces to dazzling solitaire stunners. That can be worn not just to commemorate special milestone moments but also to cherish and embrace everyday mundane bliss through jewelry pieces tailored to fit all key requirements of diamond jewelry for a contemporary yet regal wardrobe.In a short span of time, the brand was able to bag a prestigious assignment with India’s largest-read magazine Femina and internationally recognized brand L’Oreal.

One of the breakthrough moments for the brand was when Jewels by Preeti got a chance to become a part of India International Jewellery Week 2012 (IIJW), 2014 & 2015, which is an attempt to provide an international platform to India’s budding and leading jewelry designers. The showstoppers were Ayushmann Khurrana, the star of the super hit movie Vicky Donor, Kalki Koechlin of Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani & Ileana D’Cruz of Barfi and Main Tera Hero for the respective years.

Jewels by Preeti was also approached to design Nazraana 2016’s collection for the world-renowned brand “Rio Tinto” one of the world’s major producers of diamonds. Being invited to the "World Diamond Conference" was a big feat and an immense matter of pride for JBP. Conducted by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Delhi in December 2014.

First Batch of 250 Students of ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’ Graduate With Certificates In Coding & Programming

* Flagship CSR Programme aims to make students job-ready with future-tech skills

* 250 students were awarded certificates of completion in Coding & Programming course at Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute (SKSJTI), Bengaluru

* Under the flagship CSR programme, a total of 3,500 students will be imparted skills in Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Coding & Programming in 8 cities across India in 2024

Samsung has awarded certificates of completion to its first batch of 250 students of its flagship CSR programme, Samsung Innovation Campus at Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute, Bengaluru. The students were all from the course in Coding & Programming. Through the programme, Samsung has committed to being a strong partner in the Government’s mission to empower the country’s youth and #PoweringDigitalIndia.

The students who were mentored and trained at Shri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute, Bengaluru also participated in a hackathon and devised tech-based solutions to solve real-world problems. The hackathon encouraged participants to collaborate, innovate, and develop a problem-solving mindset. They were awarded certificates of completion at a felicitation ceremony by Sri KM Suresh Kumar, Joint Director, Department of Collegiate & Technical Education, Government of Karnataka, Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, CEO, ESSCI, Dr Paul Vizhian S, Principal, University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), and Dr. Vijaya GS, Principal, SKSJTI.

“Samsung Innovation Campus is aligned with the Government of India’s objectives of skilling the youth and empowering them with professional growth opportunities. It is inspiring to see young students develop skills at such a fast pace. We are proud to be a part of their upskilling journey. Samsung is committed to building a platform of skill-based learning that would create job opportunities in future-tech domains, and effect meaningful change”, said SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.

This year the programme goes beyond just skilling to include more exciting opportunities for the students. The national toppers from each domain will receive a cash award of INR 1 Lakh along with an opportunity to visit Samsung facilities in Delhi/NCR. The visits to the facilities will provide the students with an opportunity to interact with the leadership team at Samsung. The national course toppers will also get exciting Samsung products.

During the programme, participants will receive instructor-led blended classroom and online training through approved training and education partners of ESSCI across the country.

The students are also being imparted soft skills training to enhance their employability. The participant mobilisation is being implemented through ESSCI’s training and education partners across India. The approach includes a combination of offline and online learning, immersive hackathons and capstone projects, as well as expert mentorship provided by Samsung employees.

The curriculum structure varies depending on the chosen course track. For instance, participants opting for the AI course will immerse themselves in 270 hours of theoretical training and complete 80 hours of project work. Meanwhile, those pursuing the IoT or Big Data courses will undergo 160 hours of training, supplemented by 80 hours of practical project work. Participants in the Coding & Programming course will engage in 80 hours of training and participate in a 3-day hackathon event.

The programme spans eight educational institutions across four states. In the northern region, training centres are established in Lucknow and Gorakhpur, besides two in Delhi/NCR. In the Southern region, covering states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, training centres are located in Chennai and Sriperumbudur, besides two in Bengaluru.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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