Toyota Kirloskar Motor Announces The Introduction Of ‘Festival Limited Edition’ Of Toyota Glanza

* Introducing Exclusive ‘Festive Limited Edition’ of the Glanza, featuring Premium TGA Packages, aimed to further elevate the style, comfort, and prestige

* Complimentary Accessory Package available across all grades, in all Toyota dealerships until 31st October 2024

Marking the festive spirit, Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced the introduction of ‘Festival Limited Edition’ of the Toyota Glanza. Customers can now enjoy exclusive dealer-fitted Toyota Genuine Accessory (TGA) packages, designed to elevate their driving experience with enhanced style, performance and comfort of the Glanza during this festive period.

Celebrated for its advanced technology, sleek design, and high fuel efficiency, since 2019, the limited-edition Toyota Glanza comes equipped with 13 exclusive TGA Package, worth ?20,567. The vehicle features standout elements like premium chrome and black body side moulding, back door garnish chrome, and ORVM garnish chrome. Additional highlights include 3D floormat, door visor premium, and neck cushions (black & silver) for extra comfort. The stylish appeal of the Toyota Glanza is further enriched with chrome garnishes on the rear bumper, fender as well as rear reflector, and welcome door lamp, adding a premium touch.

Commenting on the introduction of the festive limited edition of Toyota Glanza, Mr. Sabari Manohar – Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Our aim is to bring added excitement to our customers during this festive season with the introduction of the ‘Festival Limited Edition’ of the Toyota Glanza. Glanza has always been appreciated for its blend of dynamic-sporty design, advanced features, and superior performance, and with this limited edition, we are enhancing its appeal even further.

We have taken great care to ensure that the accessories not only uplift the visual appeal of the Glanza, but also add to the overall comfort and utility, making it ideal companion for customers looking for a premium and refined driving experience. We are committed to delivering quality and value that go beyond the product itself, reinforcing our commitment to providing exceptional after-sales services that Toyota is known for. We believe this festive edition will resonate strongly with our customers, offering them the opportunity to celebrate in style while enjoying the performance and prestige of their favourite Toyota model.”

As Toyota's most affordable hatchback, the Glanza has become a preferred choice for countless Indian families. Over the years, the vehicle has continuously evolved to meet the needs of tech-savvy customers, building a legacy of delivering an exceptional driving experience while maintaining efficient performance. Now, with the Festival Limited Edition, available across all variants, the ownership experience is further enhanced with a perfect blend of style and convenience.

As a part of the festive offer, the complimentary TGA packages for the customers opting for Toyota Glanza Festival Limited Edition will be available until 31st October 2024. Furthermore, each accessory is expertly fitted by certified Toyota technicians at dealerships, ensuring quality to deliver unmatched customer experience. The festival limited edition not only adds a festive flair to the popular Toyota model but also offer exceptional value with extended warranties, genuine Toyota accessories, and Toyota's renowned after-sales services—all designed to cater to the diverse needs of the customers.

Bookings are open across all Toyota dealerships. Customers can either book the car online https://www.toyotabharat.com/online-booking/ or visit their nearest Toyota dealership.

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages & Anandana: The Coca-Cola India Foundation Collect Empty PET Bottles During Mysuru Dasara Festival

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, in collaboration with Anandana: The Coca-Cola India Foundation, and along with the Mysuru City Corporation, successfully collected empty PET bottles during this year’s grand Mysuru Dasara. With Y4D Foundation as the implementing partner, the "Used PET Bottle Free Dasara Celebration" initiative promoted package collection in one of Karnataka’s largest annual events.

The 10-day Mysuru Dasara, held from October 3 to October 12, 2024, attracted thousands of tourists and devotees from across the country. HCCB launched this initiative to manage empty PET bottles throughout the festivities. Over 30 volunteers actively participated, to support the execution of the waste management drive.

The initiative focussed on placing collection bins and recycling stations at key festival locations, including Chamundi Hills, Aahara Mela, and other prominent sites. The empty PET bottles were collected and transported to designated warehouses for segregation, and then transported to a PET bottle recycling partner.

Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Himanshu Priyadarshi, Chief Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability Officer at HCCB, said, “Mysuru Dasara is more than just a festival. It's a vibrant expression of our cultural heritage, uniting communities through devotion, celebration, and environmental responsibility. By collecting and recycling PET bottles, we actively contribute to a circular economy. The 'Used PET Bottle Free Dasara' initiative underscores our dedication to building a World Without Waste and advancing a shared commitment to environmental stewardship..”

Rajesh Ayapilla, Senior Director– Sustainability and CSR at Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia, said “At Coca-Cola, our ambitious World Without Waste strategy aims to help create a circular economy for our packaging—from how bottles and cans are designed and manufactured to how they’re recycled and reused. As we celebrate our vibrant cultural festivals, we acknowledge our responsibility to take actions that help protect both the environment and local communities. By collaborating with local partners during these moments of celebration. we can help provide collection infrastructure while educating participants on waste segregation and the responsible disposal of solid waste.”

About Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages

HCCB was incorporated on 14th February 1997. Since then, HCCB has come a long way in being able to serve over 23 lakh retailers, ~2,300 distributors, and 5,000+ employees. 2,50,000 farmers grow the agricultural produce that HCCB uses in making its products. The company is headquartered in Bangalore and its operations are spread in 12 states, and 236 districts in South and West India. Through its 13 factories spread across India, it manufactures and sells 37 different products across 8 categories. Its products include some of India’s most loved beverages - Coca-Cola, Thums Up, Sprite, Minute Maid, Maaza, SmartWater, Kinley, Limca, Fanta, and a lot more. 

How Menopause Can Impact Bone & Heart Health: Here’s What You Need To Know?

Even though all women go through menopause at some stage in their lives, not many of them truly understand its impact on their health and well-being. It is a condition that isn’t spoken much about which makes it difficult for women to be prepared for this next chapter in their lives. Menopause can stir up various feelings. For some, it’s the feeling of relief over no longer experiencing period cramps, and a sense of self-discovery and curiosity for what’s next. But what’s important to understand is that this phase also brings with it changes to a woman’s body and a drop in estrogen levels.1

Due to these changes, women need to be aware of the common health conditions that can happen post menopause. Dr. Sheela Mane, Senior Consultant, Anugraha Nursing Home, Bangalore, said, “Studies based on women undergoing menopause in India found that the most commonly reported symptoms include hot flashes & night sweats along with other symptoms like sleep disturbances, anxiety, irritability, joint pain, and vaginal dryness.1 In a study conducted by the Indian Menopause Society, the incidence of these symptoms was found to be 75%2. While awareness around these symptoms is growing slowly, and we can assume that far fewer understand its impact on overall health, but there is still a growing need for more people to know the common conditions post menopause. Women may be at a greater risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and muscle mass loss, largely due to reduced estrogen. Understanding the impact of menopause on bone and heart health can help them to prevent, recognize, or address them early on.” 

Dr Rohita Shetty, Medical Affairs Head, Abbott India commented, “It’s important to help women understand the impact of menopause on bone and heart health. As per a survey by Abbott & Ipsos, 82% people believe that menopause affects a woman’s personal well-being. This makes it increasingly important to help women prioritize their health, during menopause and beyond.”

The most common condition post menopause is osteoporosis, which affects one in three women over the age of 50 years.2 This is due to reduced levels of estrogen, resulting in bone loss and lowered mass, which makes them fragile and at a greater risk of breaking.3 Today, roughly 61 million people in India live with osteoporosis, and 80% of them are women.4 Osteoporosis is often a ‘silent condition’ with no visible symptoms until there is a fracture. At times, there may be height loss, which can be accompanied by back pain or a curved back. Injuries relating to osteoporosis may be serious and cause pain and long-term disability.5 Checking in with your doctor and understanding your risk factors can be vital. To strengthen your bones, some lifestyle steps you can consider include exercising frequently, having a healthy diet consisting of fruit, vegetables, and rich in calcium and Vitamin D, avoiding smoking, and cutting down on alcohol.

Women post menopause are also at a risk of losing muscle mass, which is vital for mobility, balance, and strength as they age. The loss of muscle mass, or sarcopenia, is accelerated in women, happening nearly a decade earlier than for men due to menopause. This comes with its own set of complications such as weight gain and makes simple tasks like climbing stairs more challenging.6 Watch for fatigue and a drop in energy, as warning signs to consult a doctor. You can also proactively take steps to enhance muscle mass like – lifting weights for strength training, opting for full-body exercises that work several muscles, eating nutritious food, and getting good quality sleep.

With the onset of menopause, the risk of heart disease also increases. This is because estrogen deficiency may lead to changes in lipid levels such as increase in cholesterol. 7 Menopause-related hot flashes and night sweats can result in a greater risk for high blood pressure and other cardiovascular related risk factors.8 In addition, women who experience natural menopause at a later age have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Factors that may lead to early start of menopause include worse cardiovascular health during reproductive years, smoking and possibly genetics.7 Research also shows depression during the menopause transition can lead to higher risk of cardiovascular disease.9 It’s important to find ways to cope – whether with counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, or mindfulness methods, all while relying on social support. 

To summarize, as women age, it’s important for them to get regular check-ups and screen for health conditions most common post menopause. By knowing what signs to look out for, you and your loved ones can better navigate life beyond menopause and embrace the next chapter of your life with ease. 

AiDash Launches First-of-its-Kind Full Stack Platform For Grid Inspection And Monitoring

* Debuting At Evolve 2024, The New End-To-End System Makes Utilities

* climate resilient and better prepared for the energy transition

AiDash, an enterprise SaaS company helping critical infrastructure industries become climate resilient and better prepared for the energy transition with satellites and AI, today unveiled an end-to-end system addressing utilities' most urgent challenges in the wake of climate threats like storms and wildfires. Its new Full Stack Platform for Grid Inspection and Monitoring provides utilities with the data and insights needed for proactive, preventative maintenance to keep the grid operational, safeguard communities, and reduce costs. AiDash CEO Abhishek Singh debuted this first-of-its-kind solution at the company’s Evolve 2024 conference in New Orleans.

“In an era of super storms and wildfires, keeping the power on is more challenging than ever. Climate change, growing power demands, and the need to expand grid capacity highlight the urgent work ahead to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable power,” said Abhishek Singh, CEO of AiDash. “With our Full Stack Platform for Grid Inspection and Monitoring, we’ve combined all of our capabilities and integrated new data sources, giving utilities the most accurate information to enable swift, decisive action.”

The Full Stack Platform for Grid Inspection and Monitoring launches as the U.S. utility landscape now includes over 7 million miles of power lines, approximately 250 million poles, a billion devices or assets, and billions of trees. Inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining this at scale is beyond human capacity. Technology adoption is the only path forward for utilities to minimize outages, reduce costs, and improve grid reliability.

“If every asset is inspected with the right remote sensing technology, at the right frequency, and problem areas are addressed quickly, utility-caused fires and outages can be drastically reduced, if not eliminated,” said Singh. “Our solution empowers utilities to be more proactive, adaptive, and resilient, leading to safer communities, better working conditions, and improved bottom lines.”

First-of-its-Kind Platform Makes Utilities More Climate Resilient

Over the past five years, AiDash has committed itself to using the latest in satellite technology and AI to respond to utility companies’ most pressing needs in the face of the unprecedented effects of climate change. The company’s new system is designed to make an even greater impact on their operations and maintenance (O&M), as AiDash’s full suite of products has been brought together in one cohesive platform.

With the AiDash Full Stack Platform for Grid Inspection and Monitoring, utilities can perform a satellite scan of their entire network to identify potential vegetation issues, pinpoint asset locations (poles and conductors), and assess road accessibility and terrain.

Based on these satellite insights and depending on use cases, budget, and criticality, utilities can then opt for ground-based LiDAR or visual inspections for road-accessible assets, aerial scans (visual/LiDAR) for broader areas, and drone scans for limited, hard-to-reach regions. 

This multi-pronged approach delivers detailed, large-scale visual inspections of all assets and surrounding vegetation using a single platform. Data is consolidated, and advanced AI quickly identifies, prioritizes, and predicts issues. This enables swift, proactive actions to tackle current and future grid challenges while reducing the average cost per mile of scans. The platform also makes the grid more intelligent and ready for the energy transition.

The Full Stack Platform for Grid Inspection and Monitoring enables utilities to:

Inspect and monitor assets and surroundings at scale and with the required frequency

Model system and climate risks, as well as sustainability impacts

Predict tasks and their criticality for routine and ad hoc O&M

Apply business constraints to analyze scenarios, create and prioritize digital plans

Execute tasks and log progress using the AiDash Field Application

Track progress and audit completed work

"By leading with satellites and complementing them with ground-based LiDAR and on-ground patrols, we achieve what no single data source could—and do it more cost-effectively. Sharing data between our vegetation management and asset management teams improves coordination, enhancing reliability for our customers," said Bert Stewart, Manager of Vegetation Strategy at National Grid.

Securing Tomorrow Together

The Full Stack Platform for Grid Inspection and Monitoring marks the next stage of AiDash’s growth in transforming how utilities protect and maintain their assets. To achieve its mission of making critical infrastructure more adaptive and climate-resilient, AiDash is collaborating with all entities involved, such as utilities, regulators, and partners, including consulting firms, system integrators, and technology and data partners. The company plans to expand this ecosystem, recognizing that climate challenges are too large for any single company—collaborative solutions are essential.

To learn more about AiDash’s approach and technology, visit www.aidash.com

About AiDash

AiDash is making critical infrastructure industries climate-resilient and sustainable with satellites and AI. Using our full-stack SaaS solutions, customers in electric, gas, and water utilities, transportation, and construction are transforming asset inspection and maintenance – and complying with biodiversity net gain mandates and carbon capture goals. Our customers deliver ROI in their first year of deployment with reduced costs, improved reliability, and achieved sustainability goals. Learn more at www.aidash.com.

Mamaearth Shines As The 3rd Largest Skincare Brand In India As Per Euromonitor International

Honasa’s second brand, The Derma Co. makes its mark among the top 20 skincare brands in India, emerging as the country's largest active-based skincare brand

Gurugram, 17th October 2024: Mamaearth, India's leading brand for toxin-free and natural personal care products, has secured the 3rd spot among the top skincare brands in India* according to Euromonitor International, the world's leading provider of global business intelligence, market analysis, and consumer insights.

This remarkable achievement highlights the brand's rapid growth and strong market presence in the highly competitive Indian beauty and personal care industry. Mamaearth has also climbed to 9th position from 13th last year among the top beauty and personal care brands in India, as per Euromonitor’s latest report on Beauty and Personal Care in India.

The CY2023 report on Beauty and personal care in India highlights the rise of direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands in India’s beauty and personal care sector, with home-grown brands like Mamaearth, under Honasa Consumer Ltd., gaining significant market share.

In addition to Mamaearth's success, Honasa Consumer Ltd. has other notable brands making waves in the market. The Derma Co. has made significant strides, entering the list of top 20 skincare brands in India and emerging as the largest active based skincare brand. Furthermore, the Euromonitor report acknowledges the intensifying competition in India’s sunscreen market with Honasa’s brands such as Aqualogica, The Derma Co, and Dr Sheth’s gaining substantial recognition and prominence.

Commenting on the brands’ popularity Varun Alagh, Co-founder and CEO, Honasa Consumer, said, “We're thrilled to see Mamaearth making such a significant mark in the Indian beauty and personal care market. This recognition is a testament to our team's hard work, our commitment to creating natural, toxin free products for Indian consumers, and the trust they have placed in us. We're equally proud of The Derma Co.'s progress and glad that Indians are recognizing its value proposition. We are committed to building on this success across all Honasa brands and lead the next phase of the beauty and personal care space in the Indian market.”

Honasa Consumer, which began with its flagship brand Mamaerath, now boasts a portfolio of popular brands including The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Dr Sheths, BBlunt, all designed to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers. The company’s success story extends beyond individual brands, showcasing a robust playbook for building a house of purpose-driven, consumer-centric brands by leveraging consumer insights, digital capabilities, and a deep understanding of market trends.

*Source Euromonitor International Limited; Passport- Beauty and Personal Care in India 2024.

About Mamaearth

Founded by husband-wife duo Ghazal Alagh and Varun Alagh, Mamaearth is one of the fastest growing beauty and personal care brand. Driven by innovation and using the best of science and nature, the brand caters to personal care needs of young, aspirational and increasingly conscious Indian consumers. In a short span of 6 years, Mamaearth has created a product portfolio of 200+ products packed with goodness inside and has reached over 5 million customers in 500 Indian cities servicing over 18000 pin codes. Mamaearth products are available on www.mamaearth.in, major eCommerce platforms like Amazon, Nykaa, Flipkart and over 40 thousand points of sales across the country.

About Honasa Consumer Ltd.

Honasa Consumer Limited is a purpose-driven brand house building the future of personal care and beauty. The company has created a portfolio of digital-first brands, including Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, and Staze, based on a customer insights-led innovation strategy. Honasa has also purchased controlling shares in Dr. Sheth's and Bblunt. With more than 100,000 FMCG retail locations and a vast omni-channel distribution network that covers more than 18,000 pin codes in India, Honasa's products are accessible to customers in more than 700 districts across the country.

New-To-Credit (NTC) Customers Form 25% Of Users Of Magnet FD Credit Card By ZET And SBM Bank

* 55% of NTC customers fall in the age group of 18-25 years

* 81% of the users of Magnet had a credit score of 650 or less

* Hyderabad tops demand for Magnet, followed by Bengaluru & Jaipur

In a major stride towards financial inclusion, New-To-Credit (NTC) customers formed around 25% of the users of the recently launched Magnet FD Credit Card by ZET and SBM Bank.

Customer trends by ZET suggest that since its launch, the Magnet FD Credit Card has been popular among youngsters. More than half, around 55%, of the NTC customers for Magnet FD Card, were in the age category of 18-25, indicating that the secured credit card is becoming increasingly popular among youngsters who are keen on building their CIBIL score through an FD credit card. 

ZET’s data also suggests that if a larger age bracket (18-35 years) was taken into account, the user base jumped to 85%, with an average age of 28. Hyderabad topped the demand for Magnet credit cards, followed by Bengaluru, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, and Mumbai. 

Secured credit cards have become increasingly popular ever since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the risk weightage on unsecured credit cards. Industry data suggests that almost 100,000 secured credit cards are issued every month, but unlike unsecured credit cards, they have a 100% approval rate since they are backed by Fixed Deposits. 

Commenting on the trend, Manish Shara, Co-Founder & CEO of ZET, said: “The popularity of secured credit cards as a CIBIL builder product is increasing fast among NTC customers. It is encouraging to witness that almost 25% of the users of Magnet are NTC users. Magnet not only stands as a catalyst for aiding NTC customers but also for those with poor credit history in accessing easy credit products. We found that almost 81% of the users who opted for Magnet had a credit score of 650 or lower. Magnet is an exciting proposition for building a CIBIL Score while enjoying the benefits of a normal credit card.”

Specifically designed to empower individuals who lack a credit score or aim to improve their credit scores, Magnet is a secured credit card backed by a Fixed Deposit (FD). Users get joining benefits worth Rs. 21,000+, including OTT subscriptions to popular platforms like Disney Hotstar, Sony LIV, and Zee 5, offers on dining, travel, and more, and up to 10% rewards on top brand vouchers such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra. These exciting benefits are here to make you feel eager and excited to explore the world of Magnet.

Magnet comes against an FD of a minimum of Rs.5,000, ranging to Rs.25,000, with 90% of the amount as the credit limit. The FD is secured per RBI guidelines and insured up to Rs.5 lacs by DICGC. Users can also enjoy up to 7% interest on their Fixed Deposits, further enhancing their financial well-being. Magnet is also a lifetime-free offering with no renewal fee. It can be easily taken owing to no documentation proof and guaranteed issuance, ensuring affordability without compromising on benefits as a commitment to financial accessibility. 

MAHE, Manipal Signs Partnership Agreement With KoreAMMR, Mumbai For Developing 3D Bioprinted Products

Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research (MCBR), MAHE, Manipal has entered into partnership agreement with Kore Additive Manufacturing and Medical Reconstruction Pvt. Ltd. (KoreAMMR), Mumbai to codevelop 3D printed biotherapeutic products. KoreAMMR has leased a portion of GMP compliant facility of MCBR to codevelop the novel 3D bioprinted products along with MCBR faculty and researchers. The partnership facility was inaugurated by Dr Narayan Sabhahit, Pro Vice Chancellor – Technology and Science, MAHE, Dr P Giridhar Kini, Registrar MAHE, Mr Ravindra Doshi, Managing Director KoreAMMR and Mr Chaitanya Doshi, CEO of KoreAMMR.

While signing the agreement Dr Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE, and Mr Ravindra Doshi, Managing Director of KoreAMMR, lauded the partnership to develop novel products and hoped to see the codeveloped products entering the commercial market soon. MCBR founding Head and MAHE COO Dr Raviraja N S said, “signing this agreement with KoreAMMR while MCBR is celebrating 3 year of establishment is a significant milestone, and this multifaceted partnership is aimed to develop new 3D bioprinted products for biomedical applications and to train human resource needed in this niche area”.  

Mr Chaithanya Joshi, CEO, KoreAMMR said “the partnership with MCBR is a crucial for KoreAMMR and we will start manufacturing for clinical trials in this facility’’.

Dr Kirthanashri, Coordinator and Associate Professor of MCBR and Group leader in 3D bioprinting said “As part of this collaborative agreement KoreAMMR employees can enrol for PhD at MAHE and work under the supervision of faculty guides at MCBR.  The master’s students of MCBR can intern at KoreAMMR to complete their dissertation”.

KoreAMMR was founded in July 2022 with the mission to make affordable 3D Bioprinted transplantable organs and is incubated at SINE IIT Bombay and RIIDL KJ Somaiya in Mumbai. The founder was inspired by Dr Anthony Atala who in the year 2011 made the first 3D Bioprinted urinary bladder and transplanted it into the patient and the patient is alive and healthy today. The main challenge faced by KoreAMMR is the time it takes to clear the regulatory pathway to use 3D Bioprinted products for medical application. By collaborating with MCBR and MAHE, KoreAMMR is expecting to complete these clinical trials within 5-7 years significantly lowering the cost and time taken to develop 3D Bioprinted products and commercialize them. KoreAMMR is also working on developing organ on chip systems with MCBR to eliminate need for animal testing in exchange of human relevant organ models for pharmaceutical drug discovery and drug testing and for personalized medicine in the field of oncology. Through this collaboration KoreAMMR and MAHE will be able to train the next generation of biotechnology and biomedical scientists and engineers to make India a global leader in the Biotechnology and Biomedical domain.

Dr Harish Kumar, Director, Corporate Relations; Dr Arun Maiya, Dean, MCHP; Dr Srinivas Mutalik, Principal MCOPS; Dr Naveen Salins, Associate Dean, KMC Manipal and others were present during the occasion.