Acer Televisions’ H Series Sold Out In Phase 1 Festive Sale In India

Indkal Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the official licensee of Acer Televisions in India, started the festive season on a strong note, with consumers rushing to buy Acer televisions across price segments.

Commenting on the success, Mr. Anand Dubey, CEO, Indkal Technologies Pvt. Ltd., said, “We have seen phenomenal response across all sizes and segments on Amazon and other e-commerce and offline. What we experienced in certain channels was a situation of stock out in almost all sizes and have been urging customers to wait for a couple of days for the products of their choice in Acer Television to be restocked at retail and available for purchase again . We are confident of staying on this growth trajectory as we continue to diversify our product range and introduce meaningful innovative product offerings to consumers across a wide spectrum of consumer electronics and appliances.”

With a strong start to the festive season sale, Acer Televisions continues to consolidate its position in the home entertainment market in India. Launched in 2021, Acer television has progressively launched a range of powerful and high-quality smart televisions in India with a wide variety of screen size options, catering to consumers across price segments.

ABOUT INDKAL  

Indkal Technologies Private Limited is a technology and innovation company based out of Bengaluru. Indkal excels in delivering, high-quality and revolutionary products across a wide spectrum of consumer electronics appliances and products. Founded in the year 2020, the company’s mission is to provide prudent, high-quality, and contemporary alternatives to the growing Indian consumer market.  

The Ultimate: The New BMW M8 Competition Coupe ‘50 Jahre M’ Edition Launched In Indian Market

Highlights

Maximum M Power with BMW’s most powerful 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 engine in segment; 0-100 kmph in 3.2 seconds.  

Exceptional driving dynamics with M xDrive, Adaptive M Suspension, Active M Differential and M Carbon Exterior.

Distinctive Coupe design with M High Gloss Shadow Line, Laser Headlights and 20’’ double spoke alloy wheels.

Limited edition with ‘50 Jahre M’ badging and exclusive BMW Individual paints.

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic BMW M GmbH, BMW India has launched an exclusive ‘50 Jahre M Edition’ of the BMW M8 Competition Coupé in India today.

BMW India had announced that it will launch 10 exclusive ‘50 Jahre M Editions’ to celebrate the M sub-brand that stands for high-performance adrenaline gushing cars. Only a limited number of this special BMW M8 Competition Coupe ‘50 Jahre M Edition’ are being offered by BMW M GmBH.

The BMW M8 Coupe Competition embodies a perfect fusion of exceptional performance and progressive luxury. Within BMW’s Luxury Class, this two-door four-seater sports car is the most powerful superlative – bold, audacious, and uncompromising. Drawing on the most powerful engines from BMW M Gmbh, a 4.4L V8 pushing 625 horses, driving all wheels, its M genes have been elegantly translated for everyday use. It offers luxurious ambience with the ultimate motorsport feeling, designed to challenge the limits of dynamic performance.

The limited edition is available at an attractive ex-showroom price of -

BMW M8 Competition Coupé 50 Jahre M Edition:           INR 2,55,00,000

*Price prevailing at the time of invoicing will be applicable. Ex-showroom prices inclusive of GST (incl. compensation cess) as applicable but excludes Road Tax, Tax Collected at Source (TCS), GST on Tax collected at source, RTO statutory taxes/fees, other local tax cess levies and insurance. Price and options are subject to change without prior notice. For further information, please contact the local authorised BMW Dealer.

The BMW M8 Competition Coupe ‘50 Jahre M Edition’.

Racing and design are intricately linked in the BMW M8 Coupe. The coupe design with its sloping roofline and frameless doors conveys the perfect blend of performance with elegance. Even the perspective from the front immediately conveys an unmistakably powerful message - here comes an M model. Few but very precise surface lines convey the extent of power lurking beneath the hood. The hexagonal kidney grille with M typical double slats draws attention to itself between the iconic four-eye face of the BMW Laserlight. The size of the air intakes widens towards the bottom and shows how immense the cooling requirements of the high- performance engine and brakes are. The torsion-resistant, extremely light carbon-fibre material in the M carbon-fibre roof reduces weight and lends modern technological value to the aerodynamic shape. The side view amplifies unmatched aerodynamics with the sharp inclination of the sharknose, extra-large air curtains and few bold lines. Flared aluminium wings with M gills and M8 Competition designation emphasise track width and wheel size. The rear spoiler lip, M-specific M8 rear diffuser and M-specific double-flow exhaust system with quad tailpipes highlight racing aspirations. Bringing out the sporty character is a range of new metallic paints - M Isle of Man Green, M Brooklyn Grey and Aventurine Red. Customers can also choose from special Individual paints such as Daytona Beach Blue (Launched exclusively for 50 Jahre M Editions), Frozen Brilliant White, Frozen Marina Bay Blue, Frozen Deep Green & Frozen Deep Grey.

On offer for the very first time is the M Competition package, with enhanced performance of the already ferocious 4.4L V8. The M8 Coupe Competition now comes with a power output of 625 hp and 750 Nm of torque, achieving 0-100 in a 3.2s. Additional profile enhancements include: Special 50 Jahre M emblem, Competition badging, M Sport exhaust system, 20” jet black alloys with red M compound brake callipers, Kidney Grille in black high gloss, Full leather merino upholstery, M seat belts & M Headliner Alcantara Anthracite.

Additionally, M Carbon exterior package which comes as standard on the new M8 is being offered for the first time in India. The M Carbon exterior package lends a complete makeover to the exterior sections by using carbon fibre material on the front bumper, side air intake, exterior mirror caps, rear spoiler and the entirety of the rear diffuser. This helps reduce weight and aerodynamic drag and further enhances the M8’s handling.

The driver-focused interior of the BMW M8 Coupe is a commitment to sportiness and absolute luxury. M8 Competition lettering on the door sill prepares for an adrenaline-charged atmosphere right from the point of entry. The driver and front passenger have a sporty, low seating position and the controls are grouped into clusters according to their function. The unique comfort and superior grip of the newly developed M Sport Seats is perfected by side bolsters which help both driver and passenger stay in perfect form while hurtling through corners. This claim is visually underlined by the exclusive two-tone full leather 'Merino' upholstery with hexagonal embroidery in the seat’s centre section and an exclusive illuminated ‘M8’ logo in the headrest. Generous space allows passengers to enjoy absolute freedom of movement. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 420 litres. The 40:20:40 split backrest and automatic boot lid operation provide greater space and flexibility for loading / unloading while Comfort Access gives way to hands-free opening and closing. Ambient Lighting with six dimmable designs creates an atmosphere for every mood. The Harman Kardon surround-sound audio experience turns every emotion of music into an acoustic revelation with its pure, rich and precise sound. The sound experience can be further upgraded to the optional Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system.

Customers can add more equipment of their liking to the standard specifications and further enhance the car’s sporty looks and overall experience through optional offerings such as, M Carbon engine cover, M Carbon ceramic brakes, M Carbon Bucket Seats and M Driver's Package among others.

Engine, suspension, operating concept and all components relevant for driving are designed to create a driving experience that is unique to the BMW M8 Coupe. The M TwinPower Turbo 4.4-litre 8-cylinder petrol engine is amongst the most powerful V8 engine ever developed by BMW M GmbH for a production vehicle. The petrol engine melds maximum power with exemplary efficiency and offer spontaneous responsiveness even at low engine speeds. With two highly dynamic turbochargers, high-pressure direct injection, Valvetronic and a proven cooling concept, the engine creates a driving experience that even professionals dream of. With the competition, the V8 engine receives further tuning and gains an additional 25hp with a total output of 625 hp and maximum torque of 750 Nm at 1,800 – 5,600 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km / hr in a just 3.2 seconds.

The eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission performs smooth, almost imperceptible gearshifts. At any time, in any gear, the transmission collaborates perfectly with the engine, enabling it to develop its full power and efficiency. Steering wheel paddle shifters and cruise control with braking function add to greater driving pleasure. The intelligent all-wheel-drive technology M xDrive distributes power between the front and rear axles in fractions of a second. Depending on the selected configuration and the interaction with M Sport Differential, the focus is on optimum controllability, outstanding traction and agile handling. M Sport Differential ensures that even with challenging changes of direction or on various surfaces, the engine power is optimally brought to the road. Adaptive M Suspension enables individual response behavior for each wheel at the touch of button. Using the Driving Experience Control, the driver is able to choose between different driving modes to suit the driving conditions (Comfort, Sport, Sport+).

The setup menu of BMW M8 allows the driver to change driving dynamics independently by making adjustments to the behaviour of the chassis, braking, all-wheel drive and steering. Using the M Setup, the driver can further improve driving dynamics, be it comprehensive driving stabilisation, controlled sporty ‘M dynamic mode’ or complete deactivation of all driving stabilizing systems. BMW M8 Coupe comes in the shape of the M Mode selector on the center console. It adjusts the contents of the instrument cluster displays and the Head-Up Display and can be used to activate the ROAD and SPORT settings.

A host of BMW ConnectedDrive technologies continue to break the innovation barrier in automotive industry – BMW Gesture Control, BMW Head-up Display, BMW Display Key, Wireless Charging, Wireless Apple CarPlay®. The modern cockpit concept BMW Live Cockpit Professional running on latest BMW Operating System 7.0 includes 3D Navigation, a 12.3 inch digital instrument display behind the steering wheel and a 12.3 inch Control Display. Park Assistant Plus with Surround View Camera makes parking in tight spots easier by taking over acceleration, braking as well as steering.

BMW EfficientDynamics includes features such as Sport Automatic Transmission, Auto Start-Stop, Brake-Energy Regeneration, Electronic Power Steering, 50:50 Weight Distribution and ECO PRO mode in Driving Experience Control.

BMW Safety technologies include six airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), anti-lock braking system (ABS), electric parking brake with auto hold, side-impact protection, electronic vehicle immobilizer and crash sensor and ISOFIX child seat mounting for the two outer rear seats.

Happiest Minds Technologies Wins The Prestigious Golden Peacock Award For Excellence In Corporate Governance 2022

Happiest Minds Technologies Limited (NSE: HAPPSTMNDS), a ‘Born Digital.Born Agile’, Mindful IT Company today announced that it is a recipient of the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance (GPAECG) for the year 2022.

Happiest Minds will be presented the award at the 'Golden Peacock Awards Presentation Ceremony', to be held on November 10, 2022, during “The Institute of Director’s 2022 Annual London Global Convention on Corporate Governance & Sustainability” in London (UK). The theme of the Convention this year is ‘Building an Effective Board that Works & TOP GLOBAL TRENDS’.

Golden Peacock Awards, instituted by Institute of Directors, India in 1991, are now regarded as an industry benchmark of Corporate Excellence worldwide. It has been instituted to celebrate and honour the best, as recognition of their unique achievements to build their Quality and Brand. Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance (GPAECG) aims to promote high standards of corporate governance practices based on the Golden Peacock Awards Business Excellence Model.

Speaking about the award, Mr. Venkatraman Narayanan, MD & CFO, Happiest Minds Technologies said, “We are committed to mindful corporate citizenship & conduct.  Our Company’s vision from inception calls out ‘adherence to the highest levels of Corporate Governance’ as one of our fundamental tenets. “The Golden Peacock – For Excellence in Corporate Governance” is a pinnacle award that publicly acknowledges our efforts in this direction, and I am extremely delighted to receive this prestigious award which is a testament to our success. It's indeed an important milestone in our Company’s life journey.”

Mr. Manoj K. Raut, Chief Executive Officer & Secretary-General, Institute of Directors, India said, “Happiest Minds Technologies is one the leading next-generation digital transformation, infrastructure, security and product engineering services driven company, which has a uniquely diverse and inclusive culture that prides itself on its prosperity and inclusive growth. The company has deployed robust internal control systems. Processes and systems are reviewed constantly and it has adaptability to address the changing regulatory and business environment. The company’s business strategy and excellent customer feedback is the testimony of its good work.

The Golden Peacock Awards today receives around 1000 applications across categories every year. The Award applications are stringently assessed at three levels by Independent Assessors and finally by a Grand Jury of eminent public figures of India & Global. It is Chaired by Hon’ble Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India and former Chairman, National Human Rights Commission of India and National Commission for Constitution of India Reforms. 

Happiest Minds was a winner of the esteemed Golden Peacock Business Excellence Award for the year 2021. Designed for perpetuity, the company endeavours to mindfully leverage its digital technology-led business excellence for its people, clients and community, powered by its mission statement of “Happiest People . Happiest Customers”.

HDFC Bank Adopts Bloomberg MARS SIMM To Comply With Uncleared Margin Rules

Bloomberg today announced that HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, has adopted Bloomberg MARS SIMM solution to calculate initial margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives and ensure compliance with the Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR). The Bank is already using Bloomberg’s Multi-Asset Risk System (MARS) to support its transition to risk-free rates (RFR).

These margin solution covers single-security, portfolio and collateral management workflows, supported by a powerful suite of derivatives functionality on the Bloomberg Terminal, including Bloomberg’s MARS. Bloomberg has implemented the SIMM methodology in line with ISDA SIMM Methodology guidelines.

With the deadline of September 2022 for the ‘Phase VI Uncleared Margin Rule’ approaching, HDFC Bank will be able to utilize the Bloomberg SIMM solution to monitor the initial margin requirements effectively. MARS SIMM comes integrated with live market data and provides the end of day SIMM numbers, intra-day or pre-trade analytics and back-testing.

In addition, Bloomberg recently announced the expansion of its post-trade integration with Acadia to include pre-trade data. The integration between MARS SIMM and Acadia’s IMEM (Initial Margin Exposure Manager) module for SIMM enables clients to run pre-trade analytics through MARS SIMM using Acadia’s IMEM CRIF data capabilities.

“HDFC Bank has always been very proactive in ensuring regulatory compliance with the best possible solutions. Bloomberg’s SIMM Solution with us provides access to margin calculations, legal entity and agreement data, inventory, reconciliations, risk analytics and other relevant information. The functionality and data integration capabilities will help maximize workflow efficiency and reduce operational and credit risk,’’ said Bhaskar Panda, Executive Vice President, Overseas Treasury, HDFC Bank.

“We are focused on providing our clients with enhanced risk management tools and functionality through Bloomberg MARS that optimize their workflows, while helping them comply with regulatory requirements. Our award-winning SIMM solution seamlessly integrates with live market data to provide our clients with reliable margin analytics and ensure regulatory compliance,” said Dharrini Bala Gadiyaram, Global Head of Risk Products, Bloomberg.

MARS SIMM is accessed through Bloomberg’s Multi Asset Risk System (MARS), a comprehensive suite of risk management solutions. MARS, which is delivered on the Bloomberg Terminal and via APIs, provides risk analytics for cash and derivatives securities, from vanilla to complex and cash structured products. Bloomberg Risk solutions cover all traders and portfolio managers’ front-office needs across market risk, XVA, credit risk, collateral and SIMM among others, which are built on a common pricing library to provide consistency across client workflows.

MARS SIMM is part of the Bloomberg’s suite of Collateral Management solutions which was awarded, ‘Best Collateral Management and Optimisation’ product from Risk.net in 2020. Bloomberg was also awarded ‘Best Pricing and Risk Analytics Provider’ at the Structured Retail Products Asia-Pacific Awards in 2021. At the Risk Awards, 2022, Bloomberg won the ‘Technology Vendor of the Year’

About HDFC Bank:

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About Bloomberg:

Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news, and insights that bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to markets. The company helps connect influential communities across the global financial ecosystem via reliable technology solutions that enable our customers to make more informed decisions and foster better collaboration. For more information, visit Bloomberg.com/company or request a demo.

Nestlé India Launches GERBER Cereal With A Campaign - ‘Bachchon Se Badhkar Kuch Nahi’

In line with its commitment to always deliver 'Good Food, Good Life’ to consumers, Nestlé India has launched the globally renowned brand GERBER® for toddlers with an advertising campaign that highlights its global commitment to nutrition for more than 90 years. The ad film showcases that just like parents will go to any length to ensure that their child is happy and strong, GERBER® - for decades now - has also been dedicated to providing the best nutrition to the little ones. Because just like parents, the brand also believes that ‘Bachchon se badhkar kuch nahi’.

Commenting on the campaign launch, Vineet Singh, Head – Nutrition Business, Nestlé India, said, “Just like the pioneering mother who started the GERBER® brand, our tasty toddler cereals are aimed at the mothers who are highly discerning and well informed about the latest in nutrition recommendations as well as quality of different brands. This mother will not settle for anything but the best in class, good quality, innovative nutrition for her child. Nestlé India is perfectly placed to cater to these caring and pioneering mums with the launch of GERBER® Cereals with Powerblend®: an offering customized to the nutrition needs of Indian toddlers, benefitting from over 90 years of nutritional expertise.”

Elaborating on the brand campaign, Piyush Pandey, Chairman Global Creative & Executive Chairman India, Ogilvy added, “‘Bachchon se badh kar kuch nahi’, it’s not a line of a copywriter, it’s a line which will make every mother in the world say, ‘I wrote this.’ That’s why it aptly sums up everything that the brand believes in and has been doing across the world before it came to India. In this campaign we wanted to tell mothers that we are here to partner them, that we understand the kind of uncompromising effort they put in to bring up their kids. And as a brand GERBER® puts in equal amount of effort to make sure that they bring the very best nutrition, for the little ones, to the table. And they go great lengths to ensure that it happens”

GERBER® cereal with Powerblend® is available in two variants – Spinach & Carrot and Mango & Berry. The product combines the goodness of 4 diverse food groups - cereals, legume, milk and fruits or vegetables depending on the variant, with age-appropriate fortification for the toddlers.

In addition to including the diversity of various food groups, GERBER Cereal has 16 vital nutrients in the recipe. The product is available on leading e-commerce platforms and pharmacies as well as offline stores.

TVC Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzHS4SAZybs

TVC Agency - Ogilvy and Mather (O&M) India

Adani Sportsline's Gujarat Giants Arrive In Jodhpur As The City All Set For Global Cricket Action After 20 Years

Virender Sehwag-led Adani Sportsline's Gujarat Giants on Wednesday reached Jodhpur to play the final leg match of the Legends League Cricket at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium.

The final leg of the league will also mark the return of the global cricket action in Jodhpur which had hosted international stars last time in 2002 when India played against West Indies.

Interestingly, two decades later, the Universe Boss Chris Gayle and Sehwag, who had opened the innings for their respective countries in that match, will now be part of the same team and will destroy the opposition bowling attack together when Gujarat Giants lock horns with Irfan Pathan's Bhilwara Kings in their final league match on Friday.

Besides Sehwag and Gayle, Gujarat Giants also have destructive batters like Tilakratne Dilshan, Parthiv Patel and Kevin O'Brien in their line-up along with legendary spinners including Graeme Swann and Ajantha Mendis.

Gujarat Giants are currently placed third on the points table with five points from as many games. A win against Bhilwara Kings will allow them to finish the league stage with a Top-2 position on the points table.

Electrolux Unveils Its UltimateCare Range of Washing Machines & Dryers In Indian Market

 

·       Complete fabric care solution that deep cleans and gently cares for clothes. Makes clothes last twice as long.

·       A host of intuitive features to reduce wear and tear, keeps clothes wrinkle-free and preserve colors

Electrolux, a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years, today announced the launch of their new range of fully automatic front load washing machines and dryers in India. The UltimateCare 300 and UltimateCare 500 series are equipped with innovative features such as UltraMix, HygienicCare, Woolmark Blue Certification, Reverse Tumbling, SmartSensors, ColourCare, and more for an effortless laundry experience, while offering gentler care for clothes right from wash to dry cycles.

Electrolux aims to encourage consumers to break the pattern of discarding clothes before necessary, by taking better care of their clothing with Electrolux’s care technologies. These care solutions are designed to keep favorite clothes looking vibrant for longer and make them last twice as long, with half the environmental impact.

The intuitive features are based on usability and simplicity and are in line with Electrolux’s vision of contributing to a more environmentally sustainable society. The range consists of-

·       UltimateCare 300

o   7.5 Kg, 8 Kg and 9 Kg front load washing machines

o   5 Kg and 8 Kg washer dryer models,

·       UltimateCare 300

o    7.5 Kg, and 8.5 Kg venting dryers

·       UltimateCare 500

o   8 Kg and 9 Kg front load washing machines

o   6 Kg and 9 Kg washer and dryer models respectively

The UltimateCare range of washing machines ensures the best-in-class care for precious woolen clothes with a dedicated wool cycle which combines low temperature with very low spin speeds and is certified by Woolmark to be as gentle on woolens as hand washing. The range is also one of Electrolux’s most energy-efficient washing machines due to its EcoInverter motor which reduces vibration to deliver quieter and more reliable performance with up to 50% lower energy consumption.

Sudhir Patil, Commercial Director, Electrolux India said, “We are delighted to introduce our new range of best in class washing machines that are equipped with thoughtfully designed features to cater to the unique needs of the modern Indian household. The UltimateCare range of washing machines and dryers aim to offer a complete fabric care solution and we are confident that the insightful features and elegant Scandinavian design will appeal to consumers.”