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07/04/2023

रिलायंस ज्वेल्स ने अक्षय तृतीया 2023 के लिए दक्षिण भारत के समृद्ध विरासत के शहर तंजावुर से प्रेरित राजसी तंजावुर कलेक्शन को प्रदर्शित किया

भारत के एक मुख्य आभूषण ब्रांड,रिलायंस ज्वेल्स ने गर्व से अपना शानदार अक्षय तृतीया कलेक्शन लॉन्च- "तंजावुर" को प्रदर्शित किया। सम्मोहक कर देने वाले मंदिरों, शाही दरबार हॉल, बोम्मई डोल और आर्टिस्टिक पूम्पुहर जहाजों से प्रेरित एक बहुत ही सुंदर आभूषण कलेक्शन। यह मेगा लॉन्च इवेंट बुधवार, 5 अप्रैल 2023 को शांगरी-ला, बैंगलोर में हुई, और इसमें एचएनआई ग्राहकों, मीडिया, फैशन बन्धुत्व और संभावित खरीदारों ने हिस्सा लिया।
इस इवेंट का प्रमुख आकर्षण का केंद्र शानदार शो स्टॉपर जाह्नवी कपूर थीं, जिन्होंने राजसी "तंजावुर" कलेक्शन आभूषण पहनकर रैंप की शोभा को बढ़ाया। जाह्नवी कपूर शोस्टॉपर ज्वैलरी को पहनकर रैंप वॉक करते हुए बहुत आकर्षित लग रही थीं। उसने हीरे जड़ित हार और झुमके का कलेक्शन पहना था, जो मंदिर के मिक्स डिजाइनों से प्रेरित था, जिसे रोज़ गोल्ड में तैयार किया गया था। पेचीदा कारीगरी और डिजाइन की डिटेल पर ध्यान ने तंजावुर के ऐतिहासिक राज्य के मूलतत्त्व को पूरी तरह से पकड़ लिया। जाह्नवी कपूर की शो-स्टॉपर मौजूदगी के अलावा, रनवे ने सोने और हीरे के कलेक्शन की एक विस्तृत रेंज को प्रदर्शित किया, जो क्षेत्र की आर्ट और आर्किटेक्चर से प्रेरित थे। कलेक्शन में पारंपरिक, समकालीन और फ्यूजन सहित विभिन्न डिजाइन शामिल थे, जो ग्राहकों के विविध पसंद और वरीयताओं को पूरा कर रहे थे।
रिलायंस ज्वेल्स का "तंजावुर" कलेक्शन उत्तम आभूषणों की एक विशाल श्रृंखला प्रदान करता है जो शादी से लेकर उत्सव के कार्यक्रमों और विशेष अवसरों तक हर अवसर के लिए परफेक्ट हैं। इस कलेक्शन में शानदार नेकलेस सेट, चोकर्स, लेयर्ड नेकलेस, चूड़ियां, ब्रेसलेट, झुमके, अंगूठियां, कमरबंद, मांग टीका, कान की चेन और अन्य बहुत कुछ शामिल हैं और प्रत्येक को आपके पहनावे में लालित्य और परिष्कार के स्पर्श को जोड़ने के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है। तंजावुर के ऐतिहासिक राज्य में निहित इसकी प्रेरणा के साथ, कलेक्शन परंपरा और समकालीन डिजाइनों का एक आदर्श मिश्रण है, जो इसे आज की फैशन के प्रति जागरूक महिलाओं के लिए एक आदर्श विकल्प बन जाता है। चाहे आप एक स्टेटमेंट पीस या कुछ छोटी सी चीज़ की खोज कर रहे हों, "तंजावुर" कलेक्शन में हर एक के स्वाद और शैली के अनुरूप कुछ न कुछ है। कुल मिलाकर, रिलायंस ज्वेल्स द्वारा लॉन्च किया गया "तंजावुर" कलेक्शन एक बड़ी सफलता और भारतीय कला और शिल्प कौशल का एक सच्चा उत्सव था।

मार्च में एफडीसीआई के साथ पार्टनरशिप में लक्मे फैशन वीक में कलेक्शन के प्राभ्यास के साथ पूर्व अभियान गतिविधियां शुरू की गई। प्रसिद्ध डिजाइनर मोनिशा जैसिंग के सहायता से इस कलेक्शन को रनवे पर प्रदर्शित किया गया। इस हाउस-फुल शो में फैशन बन्धुत्व और भावी टीजी के लोगों ने भाग लिया। अपूर्वम, अतुल्य, उत्कल, कस्यम, रणकार और महालया जैसे कलेक्शन के साथ विभिन्न क्षेत्रों की समृद्ध और विविध विरासत से प्रेरित अपने विषयगत आभूषण कलेक्शन के माध्यम से भारत का उत्सव मनाने के छह सफल सत्रों के बाद, रिलायंस ज्वेल्स ने सीजन 7.0, "तंजावुर" को प्रदर्शित करके अपनी विरासत को जारी रखा है। इस अक्षय तृतीया, रिलायंस ज्वेल्स ने तमिलनाडु के एक आलीशान शहर तंजावुर की यात्रा की है, जहां कला की पूजा की जाती है ताकि दक्षिण भारत में चोलों, पांड्यों और मराठों जैसे विभिन्न राजवंशों की राजधानी के रूप में सेवा करने वाले राज्य में छिपे हुए जवाहरातों का पता लगाया जा सके।
इस मौके पर रिलायंस ज्वेल्स के सीईओ श्री सुनील नायक ने बताया, "हमें इस अक्षय तृतीया पर संपूर्ण भारत में अपने तंजावुर कलेक्शन को प्रस्तुत करने पर गर्व है, जो तमिलनाडु में तंजावुर की समृद्ध विरासत के मूलतत्त्व को दिखलाता है। हमारे कथ्यपरक आभूषण कलेक्शन हमारे देश की विविध संस्कृति के लिए एक सम्मान हैं, और हम सीजन 7.0 के लॉन्च के साथ अपनी विरासत को जारी रखते हुए खुश हैं। हमारे ग्राहकों ने हमेशा हमारे कथ्यपरक कलेक्शन की तारीफ की है, और हमें विश्वास है कि वे इसे भी पसंद करेंगे।"
तंजावुर" कलेक्शन के लिए रैंप वॉक करने वाली सेलिब्रिटी शोस्टॉपर जाह्नवी कपूर ने बताया, "रिलायंस ज्वेल्स द्वारा लॉन्च किए गए तंजावुर कलेक्शन का भाग बनना एक पूर्ण आनंद की बात थी। ज्वेलरी पीस शानदार हैं और तंजावुर की समृद्ध विरासत के मूलतत्त्व को सही मायने में दर्शाते हैं। तमिलनाडु और इसकी समृद्ध संस्कृति का मेरे दिल में हमेशा एक विशेष जगह रहेगी क्योंकि यह मेरे परिवार की जड़ों का हिस्सा है और मैं इस शानदार नेकलेस सेट को पहनकर वास्तव में रोमांचित और बेहद खुश हूं, जिसे तंजावुर की शानदार विरासत को कई गुना में लाने के लिए विस्तार और असाधारण कारीगरी पर बहुत ध्यान दिया गया था। भारतीय कला और शिल्प कौशल की विविधता और सुंदरता का जश्न मनाने वाले इस तरह के शानदार आयोजन से जुड़ना मेरे लिए सौभाग्य की बात थी।"
तंजावुर कलेक्शन अब पूरे भारत में सभी रिलायंस ज्वेल्स स्टोर्स पर मौजूद है। रिलायंस ज्वेल्स 1 से 24 अप्रैल 2023 तक अपने मुहिम अवधि के दौरान सोने के आभूषण की मेकिंग और हीरे के आभूषणों के इनवॉइस पर 25% तक की छूट दे रहा है।
तंजावुर कलेक्शन की फिल्म को देखने के लिए यहां क्लिक करें: https://youtu.be/TnF3DPBOsN8
रिलायंस ज्वेल्स की वेबसाइट: https://bit.ly/3znW2Iy पर तंजावुर कलेक्शन को ऑनलाइन एक्सप्लोर करें

04/04/2023

04/04/2023

Ashraya helps Jaipur’s Adarsh Vidya Mandir become India’s first complete digital and bagless school

• Also becomes the first school to offer STEM Robotics & AI Program with the US curriculum and certifications
• All 350 students and 25 teachers get tablets One Tablet Per Child (OTPC) and Digital Learning Ecosystem programmes
• Students are expected to enhance their curiosity and willingness in students to learn and explore new things

Ashraya, a not-for-profit, has helped Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Rajasthan’s Jaipur to become India’s first digital school in the true sense. Students now need not carry textbooks and heavy bags when they go to study, thanks to digital education using tablets that are distributed by Ashtraya. Teaching and learning now happen using tablets that are provided to students and teachers. Under the digitization of classrooms, tablets have been provided to 350 students and 25 teachers by the Ashraya under One Tablet Per Child (OTPC) and Digital Learning Ecosystem programs.

Vidya Bharti’s Adarsh Vidya Mandir which is located in Ambabari, Jaipur has become India’s first school where all students have access to tablets. These students studying between sixth and twelfth grade can access the entire syllabus on their tablets, allowing teachers to teach students without any requirement for textbooks and blackboards. Special training has been given on how to carry out digital teaching and learning. Students can approach teachers whenever they come across any query and get it solved immediately, which is a distinctive and special feature of the “no bag, no textbook” exercise.

Mr Satish Jha, Chairman of Ashraya, said the efforts are being made to redefine education in India through the ‘slate to screen’ journey as tablets replace textbooks. “Our aim is to ensure every child in India gets world-class education irrespective of his or her financial background. Technical knowledge is as important as school education as it has become the voice of the world nowadays. Digital education through tablets will facilitate students get state-of-the-art education, making them ready for the future,” Mr Jha said.

With the partnership with Thimble.io, Ashraya is offering STEM Robotics & AI (Artificial Intelligence) programme that is certified by the US curriculum. Adarsh Vidya Mandir has achieved the privilege of being India's first school to introduce the STEM Robotics & AI Program with the US curriculum and certifications. Under the STEM programme, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will be taught in an integrated manner, developing creative thinking skills and 21st-century skills in students.

As many as 3,480 students studying in Vidya Bharti schools will be benefitted from the digital education and tablets distributed by Ashraya. Shri Shiv Prasad, Sanghatan Mantri of the Rajasthan chapter of Vidya Bharti, said Ashray revolutionised the way technology is used in education. “It is a historic step. Teaching STEM Robotics and AI and the Rajasthan Board curriculum the tablet is an unprecedented moment in the field of education and technology,“ Mr Shiv Prasad said.

Mrs Alka Jain, Principal of the Adarsh Vidya Mandir, said the use of technology in education will help students unlock a world of knowledge
and opportunities. "We got the honour to become the first school to start Digital Learning Ecosystem in school education in India. The digital revolution backed by robotics teaching and tablet use has certainly raised the aspirations of students. Digital tools such as tablets enhance the curiosity and willingness of students to learn newer things and explore more, which would help them grow,” Mrs Jain said.

18/10/2022

Lord’s Mark Industries forays into Defence Manufacturing; Opens a 25000 sq. fts. manufacturing unit

● Invests 50 crores to set up the office and the manufacturing units

Lord’s Mark Industries, a diversified business group, forays into defence manufacturing by launching Brahamastra Defense Techno Products Limited. Shri Anil Kakodkar, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India, former secretary to the Government of India, has consented as the key member of the advisory board to provide strategic guidance to build defence technology for the new venture.

The Mumbai-based business group invested 50 crores for R&D and to set up the 25,000 sq. ft. defence manufacturing facility in Mhape. The unit has the production capacity to generate an annual revenue of appx. Rs. 200 crores initially. The company will produce a variety of Reflex Sights (Holographic Sights), Thermal Imaging Sights, Telescopic Sights, Surveillance Systems (HHTIs and other day/night uncooled cameras), and Anti-Drone Systems. The newly launched company aims to become a prominent exporter in the defence market.

Commenting on the new manufacturing unit, Mr. Sachidanand Upadhyay, Founder, Lord’s Mark Industries, said, “We are aligning our vision with the government's vision of developing and exporting global defence technology and products. We are proud to have established our defence manufacturing unit. This is our modest contribution to making India atmanirbhar by understanding and implementing technological advancements in defence production. As one of the few company that assembles and installs an anti-drone system, we are confident that our surveillance product line is superior in all parameters.”

The Mumbai-based defence company has already partnered with Israel-based MC Tech and Japan-based Devtac. The products manufactured will be of the highest global standards and specifications and will be manufactured in India at reasonable production and development costs. The company aims to provide high-quality defence products to the Indian Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Police, BSF, and other security services, both in India and around the world.

The company is promoted by Lords Mark Industries Ltd and RRP S4E Innovation Pvt Ltd. Brahamastra Defense Techno Products Limited is an R&D-based defence manufacturing company, established to promote Make in India defence products with a global vision. The company also plans to hire up to 200 people.

12/10/2022

Bhaichung Bhutia’s academy set to organize football trials in Ajmer and Jaipur

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS), powered by enJogo, will conduct trials for its residential academies (boarding school with football training) in Sanskriti, the school, Near MDS University, Ajmer on Saturday, 15th October 2022 and Jaipur Elite Football Club Ground, Mansarovar, Jaipur on Sunday, 16th October 2022.

BBFS aims to reach out to football aspirants across the length and breadth of the country through its latest initiative - 100 Trials. 100 Cities. Unlimited Dreams.

The Technical Team has shortlisted 100+ Indian cities to conduct trials based on football popularity and select the best young players for BBFS Residential Academy.

BBFS is India's largest football academy and already provides over INR 2 Crores worth of scholarships for talented footballers under its residential program. There are opportunities to gain up to 100% scholarships covering academics, training, food, lodging, and competitive exposure.

“This is just the beginning. As our operations grow, we will keep on adding more venues to the list. Eventually, the plan is to cover every district in India,” said Kishore Taid, Co-founder and CEO of Enjogo and Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools.

BBFS Residential Academies are operational across five cities - Delhi, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Karnataka, and Kerala. The trials will happen in two phases - regional and national. After selection in the first phase, the selected footballers will travel to one of the BBFS Residential Academies for the final round.

“We want to reach out to every youngster and allow them to represent us. Through the trials, we aim to find talented footballers and provide them an ideal pathway to reach the top,” said Bhaichung Bhutia, India’s longest-serving football team captain and the Co-founder of BBFS.

BBFS has developed a robust scouting network where many academy players have played for the India age-group teams, Indian Super League, I-League, and Santosh Trophy teams. Gaurav Bora (Northeast United), Rohit Kumar (Bengaluru FC), Aashique Kuruniyan (Indian national team), and many other international stars started at BBFS and have risen through the ranks.

Players born between 1st January 2006 to 31st December 2013 are eligible to participate in the trials. The reporting time for trials in Jaipur is 8:30 AM and Ajmer is 7:30 AM. Footballers must carry their kits and a valid Government ID. A registration fee of INR 50/- is applicable for all attendees.

Download the Enjogo app on your phone and register online for the Ajmer and Jaipur trials. Aspirants can also contact Siddharth Rawat (+91 7574980867) for any queries.

12/10/2022

Mercedes-Benz India continues its strong sales momentum; delivered 11,469 new cars in January-September 2022 period amidst supply constraints
Mercedes-Benz sold more cars in Jan-Sep 2022 period than in the entire CY 2021 (CY 2021: 11,242 units)
Overwhelming customer response to the ‘Made in India’ EQS 580 4MATIC: 300+ EQS 580 booked
• 28% sales growth in Jan-Sep 2022 with 11,469 units delivered (8958 units in Jan-Sep 21)
• High demand for top-end vehicles continue: GLS Maybach 600, Maybach S-Class, S-Class along with AMGs witnessed high customer demand
• LWB E-Class continues to remain India’s most preferred ‘luxury sedan’: The LWB E-Class remained the single highest selling model for Mercedes-Benz in Jan-Sep 22 period
• GLE & GLS luxury SUVs set new sales record in Q3: 30% of MB India Q3 2022 sales volume comprised the two luxury SUVs | GLS sold its highest volumes in Sep-2022
• All round performance across sedan portfolio: Demand for A-Class Limousine, C-Class, LWB E-Class and S-Class continued
• First customer deliveries of the EQS 580 have started and new bookings will be delivered early 2023
• Total order bank of Mercedes-Benz India as of YTD September 2022 is 7000+ units
• Despite high production and deliveries, Mercedes-Benz witnessed increased order bank due to high customer demand

India’s largest luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India today announced a 28% rise in sales in the January-September 2022 period, delivering 11,469 new cars. With this Mercedes-Benz India sold more new cars than it did in the entire CY 2021. The sales growth, despite supply shortages is buoyed by a young product portfolio, resurgent customer sentiment scaling up businesses and the ongoing festive period. The strong sales performance breached the pre-pandemic momentum and underpins the growing customer aspiration and preference for a Mercedes-Benz car in core markets. This demand is sustained with a stable economy, strong market outlook and resilient businesses across sector.
Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “Our sales performance is a combination of our attractive product portfolio, bullish customer sentiments and the ongoing festive season. The ‘Made in India EQS’ is receiving an overwhelming response from customers, and we already have 300+ confirmed bookings for the luxury EV. We also have a robust order bank across all models and our focus remains to deliver these cars to our customers, on time. We are confident of maintaining the sales momentum in the coming months with newer products and service offerings in the pipeline.”
Martin Schwenk added, “Our sales are at pre-pandemic level, having crossed CY 2021 sales numbers in the first nine months this year. The current market momentum gives us the confidence for striving to achieve our highest sales ever. However, it also remains our endeavour to produce as many cars as possible to cater to the growing demand, amidst the current supply constraints.”
Mercedes-Benz rolled-out the EQS 580 4MATIC from its assembly lines last month and will be introducing the EQB luxury EV in Q4 2022.
(All figures of Mercedes-Benz India are that of retail sales.)

06/10/2022

शिव प्रतिमा "विश्वास स्वरूपम’ का लोकार्पण महोत्सव 29 अक्टूबर से

विश्व की सबसे ऊंची 369 फ़ीट की शिव प्रतिमा बनी है राजस्थान के नाथद्वारा में

श्रीनाथजी की नगरी नाथद्वारा में 29 अक्टूबर से 6 नवम्बर तक होगा आयोजन

राजस्थान का कण कण अपने शौर्य, बलिदान,भक्ति के साथ ही आध्यात्मिक एवं सांस्कृतिक विरासत के कारण देश विदेश के लोगों को बरबस ही आकर्षित करता है। कुछ ऐसा ही एक ओर नया अध्याय विश्व पटल पर अपना इतिहास लिखने जा रहा है। राजस्थान के राजसमंद जिले के नाथद्वारा में श्रीनाथ जी की पावन धरा पर 369 फ़ीट की विश्व की सबसे ऊंची शिव प्रतिमा "विश्वास स्वरूपम" का लोकार्पण महोत्सव 29 अक्टूबर से 6 नवम्बर तक आयोजित किया जा रहा है।

संत कृपा सनातन संस्थान के ट्रस्टी मदन पालीवाल ने बताया की महादेव के इस महा महोत्सव में 9 दिन तक धार्मिक, आध्यात्मिक, सांस्कृतिक आयोजनों की धूम रहेगी, मुरारी बापू की 9 दिवसीय रामकथा इस महोत्सव को चार चांद लगाएगी ओर इसके साक्षी बनेंगे देश दुनियां से आये लाखों श्रोता। मुरारी बापू की रामकथा, इस लोकार्पण महोत्सव में सोने पर सुहागा की तरह होगी। मदन पालीवाल ने वर्षो पूर्व श्रीजी की नगरी में भगवान शिव की अल्लड़ मुद्रा में विश्व की सबसे बड़ी शिव मूर्ति बनवाने का ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट तैयार किया था यह अब तैयार हो कर अपनी पूर्णता ले चुका है । श्रीजी की नगरी में स्थापित भगवान शिव की यह अद्भुत प्रतिमा लोगों के आकर्षण के साथ ही देश और राजस्थान के पर्यटन में एक नया आयाम स्थापित करेगी। नाथद्वारा की गणेश् टेकरी पर बनी 369 फीट की ऊँची यह प्रतिमा ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट का हिस्सा रही है। 51 बीघा की पहाडी पर बनी इस प्रतिमा में भगवान शिव ध्यान एवं अल्लड़ की मुद्रा में विराजित है जो 20 किलोमीटर दूर से ही नजर आने लग जाते है। रात्रि में भी यह प्रतिमा स्पष्ट रूप से दिखाई दे, इसके लिए विशेष लाइट्स से इसकी विधुत सज्जा की गई है । 29 अक्टूबर से 6 नवम्बर तक नाथद्वारा में आयोजित होने वाले इस महोत्सव में मुरारी बापू के प्रवचनों के साथ ही आस्था, संस्कृति, संगीत और कला का महासंगम होगा ।

एक नजर विश्वास स्वरूपं पर

विश्व की सबसे ऊंची शिव मूर्ति की अपनी एक अलग ही विशेषता है, 369 फ़ीट ऊंची यह प्रतिमा विश्व की अकेली प्रतिमा होगी जिसमें लिफ्ट, सीढ़ियां, श्रद्धालुओं के लिए हॉल बनाया गया है। प्रतिमा के अंदर सबसे ऊपरी हिस्से में जाने के लिए 4 लिफ्ट और तीन सीढ़ियां बनी हैं। प्रतिमा के निर्माण में 10 वर्षों का समय और 3000 टन स्टील और लोहा, 2.5 लाख क्यूबिक टन कंक्रीट और रेत का इस्तेमाल हुआ है| प्रतिमा का निर्माण 250 वर्षों की स्थिरता को ध्यानगत रखते हए किया गया है। 250 किमी रफ्तार से चलने वाली हवाएं भी मूर्ति को प्रभावित नहीं करेगी। इस प्रतिमा की डिजाइन का विंड टनल टेस्ट (ऊंचाई पर हवा) आस्ट्रेलिया में हुआ है। बरसात और धूप से बचाने के लिए इस पर जिंक की कोटिंग कर कॉपर कलर किया गया, प्रतिमा को तत पदम् संस्थान ने बनवाया है।
शिव स्तुति की महिमा दिखेंगी प्रतिमा पर

शिव प्रतिमा पर विशेष रूप से लाइट एन्ड साउंड के थ्री डी प्रयोग के द्वारा शिव स्तुति का प्रसारण होगा। पर्यटकों के लिए यह बहुत की आकर्षण का केंद्र होगा। इसमें बरकों कम्पनी के प्रोजेक्टर का प्रयोग किया गया है।

04/10/2022

IDFC Mutual Fund Gears Up to launch IDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund
NFO opens on October 04, 2022

IDFC Mutual Fund announced the launch of the IDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing in transportation and logistics sector, intending to benefit from the multi-year growth opportunity in the mobility services sector. The New Fund Offer opens on Tuesday, October 04, 2022, and closes on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Investment can be made through licensed mutual fund distributors and online platforms as well as directly on the IDFC MF website https://idfcmf.com/.

Highlighting the rationale behind launching the IDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund, Mr. Vishal Kapoor, CEO, IDFC AMC said, “Rapid urbanization is accelerating growth in personal mobility requirements. Additionally, powerful enablers like a strong demand-led recovery cycle and margin improvement provides visibility for strong earnings growth for the transportation and logistics sector. Growth in this sector is expected to be driven by rising aspirations, enhanced infrastructure, a surge in volumes and export-driven opportunities. The IDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund will be actively managed by a team which has a strong pedigree and expertise in leveraging the vast opportunities across this attractive value chain.”

Mr. Daylynn Pinto, Fund Manager for IDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund added, “The Transportation and Logistics sector consists of 16 sub-sectors, providing a wide spectrum of investment opportunities and facilitating effective diversification of the portfolio. NSE data as of August 2022 indicates that the Nifty Transportation and Logistics Index has outperformed the Nifty 500 Index in 8 out of 11 calendar years from 2012 to 2022 (YTD Aug’22), demonstrating the potential of this sector to provide relatively higher returns over the long term. The IDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund has a bottom-up stock selection approach with investment across market cap segments, facilitating focus on the business-specific aspects and aligning the ex*****on with a medium to long-term view. The fund invests predominantly in companies that are part of the Transportation and Logistics sector with the flexibility to allocate up to 20% of its net assets to international businesses and companies of other sectors that have a compelling risk-reward opportunity.”

A key differentiator for the IDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund is its approach to stock selection and portfolio construction. In building the portfolio, the fund manager will prioritize the stock’s Competitive Positioning, Management Quality, and Earnings Trajectory (CME Approach), thereby focusing on both the quality and growth of the portfolio. Competitive Positioning involves selecting companies based on fundamental factors such as higher capital efficiency, greater pricing power compared to peers, a robust business model, and relatively higher operating margins, which could create value for shareholders. Management Quality is an important parameter that enables the fund manager to assess the ability of the management to strategize and execute the business plans while ensuring that their interest is aligned to that of the shareholders. Screening companies that are on an improving Earnings Trajectory supported by several factors such as macroeconomic developments, expansion of distribution channels, and new product launches could boost the growth potential of the portfolio in the long term.

01/10/2022

ŠKODA AUTO INDIA RECORDS DOUBLE-DIGIT SALES GROWTH IN SEPTEMBER

Growth momentum of ŠKODA’s ‘Biggest Year’ in India continues also in September

› 3,543 ŠKODA cars sold across India in September 2022
› Company records year-on-year growth of 17% over September 2021
› ŠKODA AUTO India achieved its highest ever annual sales between January-August 2022

On the heels of its Biggest Year in India, ŠKODA AUTO India achieved sales of 3,543 units in September 2022. Compared to the 3,027 cars it sold in September 2021, the Czech-based company with high levels of localisation and manufacturing, recorded a 17% rise year-on-year.

Petr Šolc, Brand Director, ŠKODA AUTO India, said, “We are absolutely delighted to continue the success story of ŠKODA’s Biggest Year in India. This is an excellent result and a great recognition of all the hard work of our team and our dealer partners. The KUSHAQ and SLAVIA models have been successfully established in the market and drive the sales impetus. In addition, our D-Segment products like the OCTAVIA and SUPERB are leading their respective categories. Our focus is now on further enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing ŠKODA customer touchpoints across India.”

From 175 touchpoints in December 2021, ŠKODA AUTO India has widened its reach to 205+ touchpoints with the aim of hitting 250 by the end of 2022. One key reason for the consistent year-on-year growth for the company is the 95% localisation of the MQB-A0-IN platform that the KUSHAQ SUV and the SLAVIA sedans are based on. The local components and local research and development of the products have enabled an ownership cost as low as Rs 0.46 per kilometre, attracting new buyers to the brand and enhancing sales.

Currently, India stands as the third largest market for ŠKODA AUTO globally after Germany and ŠKODA’s home market, the Czech Republic. Through the first three quarters of 2022, the company also comprehensively modernised all its showrooms to fully digitalised ones with interactive features, further enhancing the decision journey and buying experience for customers.

30/09/2022

Mercedes-Benz rolls out the ‘Made in India’ EQS 580 4MATIC; India becomes the first market outside Germany to manufacture this luxury EV
Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, Honourable Minister of Road Transport & Highways,
Govt. of India, rolled out the EQS 580 4MATIC from Mercedes-Benz India plant at Chakan, Pune
EQS 580 4MATIC is Mercedes-Benz’s first ever locally manufactured EV in India, and the 14th ‘Made in India’ Mercedes-Benz model
Exemplary flexibility in production: Mercedes-Benz India now produces series cars, AMG performance cars, Maybach and luxury EVs, all under one roof
The EQS becomes India’s longest range EV with a range of up to 677 kms (WLTP)| 857 kms (ARAI certified)
New technological innovations introduced in the EQS 580 production process:
MBUX Hyperscreen Sub-Assembly, Flexible manufacturing concept for Sub-Assembly of Battery and other drive trains, Advanced Testing and Calibration for Head-up Display and Green charging Eco system.

• The EQS 580 4MATIC is the world's most aerodynamic production vehicle, with a drag coefficient of 0.20. Contributes to its range of up to 677 kms (WLTP)/857 kms (ARAI approved)
• Charge up to 300 kms (WLTP) in just 15 minutes at a fast-charging station
• MBUX Hyperscreen: most advanced infotainment screen ever mounted in a series-built car, measuring 56 inches comes as a standard fitment

• Offers rear-axle steering with 10° steering angle adjustment
• Priority delivery for Mercedes-Benz customers
• Service interval of 2 years or 30,000 kms | Vehicle warranty at 3 years | Battery warranty of 8 years/unlimited kms
• Service Ease Maintenance package price starts as low as INR 1 Lac
• Mercedes-Benz India offers largest luxury car network equipped to service EQS with special tools, equipment and certified technicians to cater to high-voltage EV requirements
• The Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC is launched at a price of INR 1.55 crores (all India ex-showroom)

Pune: The country’s largest luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz today achieved a significant milestone in its India journey, by rolling out the country’s most advanced and sophisticated luxury Electric Vehicle - the EQS 580 4MATIC. India is the first market outside Germany to manufacture the EQS 580 4MATIC. The EQS 580 4MATIC, which becomes India’s longest range EV, is a design and technology marvel and sets new benchmark in the luxury EV segment. The luxury EV’s India rollout reiterates Mercedes-Benz’s commitment for offering the Indian customers, the most desirable and technologically advanced, futuristic products from its global portfolio. The launch of the EQS 580 4MATIC also underpins Mercedes-Benz’s global vision towards achieving a climate neutral car fleet in the foreseeable future. The local manufacturing of the EQS 580 4MATIC underlines Mercedes-Benz India’s global competencies accomplished in flexible production at its state-of—the-art manufacturing facility that now produces series, Maybach, AMG and luxury EVs, all under one roof.

Speaking on the occasion, Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “The EQS 580 4MATIC is our first locally manufactured EV in India and will play a pivotal role in driving our ambitious EV plans for the market. It is a perfect blend of technology, luxury and safety, pioneering numerous tech features for our customers. India is the first country outside Germany to manufacture the EQS 580 4MATIC, and this unique distinction underpins Mercedes-Benz India’s deep customer commitment and long-term vision for developing the luxury EV market here.”

He added, “The manufacturing of EQS 580 4MATIC in India is a key milestone and a strong testament to our state-of-the-art manufacturing prowess and our commitment to the vision of ‘Make in India’. It reiterates our relentless focus on developing the local market, creating value for customers and introducing future-ready products, combining the best of luxury, technology and safety. The ‘Made in India’ EQS sets very high benchmark in the entire Indian automotive market and combines luxury and technology like no other modern EV in the market.”

08/07/2022

Sonalika rewrites record books with new superior performance; Clocks highest ever Q1 overall sales of 39,274 Tractors and 18% growth
Sonalika Tractors has registered another staggering performance to clock highest ever Q1 overall sales with 39,274 tractor sales in FY’23, which includes 18% growth over 33,215 units sold in Q1 FY’22.

India’s No1 tractor export brand, Sonalika Tractors has been creating new product as well as performance benchmarks ever since the FY’23 inception and has proudly rewritten its record books yet again. The company has registered its highest ever Q1 overall sales of 39,274 tractors, which is 18% growth above 33,219 overall tractor sales recorded in the corresponding period in FY’22. With a dominating Q1 performance, the company has further accelerated its journey in the on-going financial year and cemented its position for upcoming seasons ahead.

One of India’s leading tractor manufacturers, Sonalika religiously implements its deep understanding about markets across its heavy duty portfolio with a clear aim to match the same with regional customer demands. Despite unprecedented heat wave affecting crop production across the country, the MSP uptick from government side has facilitated healthy rural cash flow, thereby driving tractor overall demand in Q1 FY’23. As monsoon continues expand base across the country, Sonalika Tractors will remain at the forefront to support farmers win their everyday farming challenges.

Commenting on achieving the new Q1 performance milestone, Mr. Raman Mittal, Joint Managing Director, International Tractors Limited, said, “Delivering on farmer’s expectations month after month empowers us to set new benchmarks both in terms of product as well as performance. Achieving our highest ever Q1 overall sales of 39,274 units with 18% growth is a testament that we understand farmers and their regional market requirements well, which subsequently boils down to reinforced farmer trust in brand Sonalika. Strategically supported by our unique approach of customising our tractor portfolio, I am optimistic that we have set our FY’23 course in right direction for upcoming seasons later during the year. Sonalika Tractors will continue to address regional farmer requirements to ensure high productivity and income for their buoyant future.”