Archive: October 8, 2022

Amazon Great Indian Festival Celebrates ‘extra Happiness Days’ From Midnight of 8th October

Banglore, October 8, 2022: As a part of its month-long festive celebrations – Great Indian Festival (GIF), Amazon.in today announced ‘Extra Happiness Days’ – powered by Tecno. Starting today till October 16, 2022, customers will have an amazing opportunity to buy the latest products across categories from top brands at great discounts. The Great Indian Festival – ‘Extra Happiness Days’ brings special deals and offers from sellers on the widest selection of Smartphones, Laptops, TVs, Health & Personal care products, Baby products and more. Customers will get special offers on a wide range of products from Tecno, iQOO, Microsoft, Pampers, Xiaomi smartphones & TVs & P&G among others.
During this phase, festive shopping will be made even more affordable, as customers can save on their shopping with 10% Instant Discount on Axis Bank, Citibank and ICICI Bank Credit & Debit Cards, along with EMI transactions. Customers can also stretch their budget with no-Cost EMI available on leading credit cards, debit cards, Bajaj Finserv and Amazon Pay Later and shop without worries.
During the sale, customers can sign up for the Amazon Pay instrument of their choice and get welcome rewards:
• Apply for the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card and enjoy welcome rewards up to Rs. 2,500 and up to 5% unlimited cashback on purchases made on Amazon.in.
• Activate Amazon Pay Later and get welcome rewards of up to Rs.600 and an instant credit of up to Rs.60,000 (as per eligibility).
• Sign up for Amazon Pay UPI and get up to Rs.600 in welcome rewards.
Customers can also enjoy additional festive offers including up to Rs.1000 back on the purchase of Digital Gold and up to 10% cashback on purchase of Gift Cards.

During the 8th – 9th October weekend, customers can avail the limited period Diamonds Dhamaaka offer of Rs. 150 cashback on Rs. 1500+ shopping, by just redeeming just 750 Diamonds. This offer is in addition to latest Diamonds Offer of Rs. 300 cashback on Rs. 3000+ shopping, by just redeeming their 1000 Diamonds. Additionally, there are multiple Diamonds redemption offers brought by Sellers & Brands on their select products. Throughout the sale, customers can continue earning Diamonds through shopping actions, watching in tv, playing fun games and completing Amazon Pay actions. These Diamonds can then be redeemed for exciting discounts, to enter exciting sweepstakes, and get Amazon Pay offers. Customers can visit the “Diamonds page” on Amazon.in Mobile-App to check their Diamonds balance, redeem their Diamonds on exciting offers & learn how to earn more Diamonds!

Bajaj Finance Limited hikes FD interest rates up to 30 bps from 7th Oct 2022, providing investors with higher returns

Pune, October 8, 2022: Bajaj Finance Limited, the lending and investing arm of Bajaj Finserv, has increased the Interest Rates on their Fixed Deposit (FD) programme by up to 30 basis points, for tenor between 24 to 30 months. The new rates on Bajaj Finance FDs of up to Rs. 5 Cr. will go into effect from October 7, 2022, and will be applicable on fresh deposits and renewals of maturing deposits.

Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposits has also included special interest rates for all customers. With a special interest rate, one can now choose specific tenors to enjoy interest rates of up to 7.50% p.a. (non-senior citizens). 

Bajaj Finance FD Rates, w.e.f. October 7, 2022

For a tenor of 44 months customers below 60 years of age can enjoy Special FD interest rate of 7.50% p.a. while senior citizens can earn up to 7.75% p.a.

FD interest rates for non-senior citizens is:

Special FD interest rates for non-senior citizens is:

FD interest rates for senior citizens is:

Special FD interest rates for senior citizens is:

A comparison of old and new interest rates for cumulative FD for non-senior citizens, has been provided below:

Bajaj Finance offers the comfort of investing from home, with an end-to-end paperless online process.

With the online FD process, investors can book an FD in few minutes and can reap the benefit of the lucrative interest rates. Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit has the highest stability ratings with CRISIL AAA/STABLE and [ICRA]AAA(Stable) rating offering one of the safest investment options for investors.

The RBI increased its repo rate by 0.5% on Sept 30, 2022, and this is the current cycle’s fourth consecutive increase in the repo rate. This brings in benefits for fixed deposit investors who are looking to outperform inflation in terms of earning higher returns.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Weighs in on the Need for More Disruptive Technologies

Thermo Fisher Scientific weighs in on the need for more disruptive technologies to advance healthcare in India during the Conference on Application of New-age technologies in Diagnostics

8th Oct 2022, New Delhi: Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, recently participated in a conference on the Application of New-age Technologies in Diagnostics organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Regional Committee on Diagnostics and Technology.

CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led organization, that is engaged in creating and sustaining an environment conducive to the development of India.

Aimed at highlighting the present and future of diagnostics, in a lead-up to India’s 100th year of independence, the conference brought together industry stalwarts on a single platform.

Alongside other dignitaries, Amit Chopra, Managing Director, India and South Asia, Thermo Fisher Scientific, deliberated on how disruptive technologies are advancing healthcare in India. Emphasizing the adoption of new-age technologies in India, he said, “Omics, mass spectrometry, next generation sequencing (NGS) and predictive genomics have profound application in research. Over the recent past, we are witnessing a gradual convergence of these technologies into mainstream clinical applications. NGS is being increasingly applied to fields such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and in oncology, where it is used for precision diagnostics to improve targeted therapies and patient outcomes.”

“The need of the hour is to standardize these tests to drive scale, lower costs and ensure better patient outcomes. A close collaboration between the private and public sectors can drive greater awareness,” he further added.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is among the leaders in NGS and offers state-of-the-art, sample-to-result automation that reduces manual steps and facilitates quality data and fast reporting. In the field of precision medicine, Thermo Fisher is working closely with large pharmaceutical businesses to develop companion diagnostics in multiple areas such as heart disease, neurosciences and infectious diseases.

Speaking on the role of digitalization in driving access to diagnostics, Amit Chopra cited, “Organizations such as Thermo Fisher Scientific offer equipment integrated with digital tools and remote connectivity. However, due to the highly fragmented nature of the Indian diagnostic industry and lack of standardization, adoption of digitization is limited.”

As India aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030, access to diagnostics tests is going to be critical. While the country has taken multiple initiatives such as the formulation of the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) and free diagnostics under PMJAY, a significant gap exists between India and developed countries, especially with regard to access to new-age diagnostics.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has made significant investments in strengthening its capabilities and capacities in India to rapidly introduce high-impact innovations and become more accessible to customers. Besides catering to the different segments of diagnostics, it offers end-to-end workflows in molecular testing starting from PCR, RTPCR, capillary electrophoresis, microarray and NGS. All these technologies play an important role in precision, companion and preventive diagnostics.

Experience a Whole New Level of Gaming with Samsung Odyssey Ark, the World’s First 55-inch 1000R Curved Gaming Display for an Ultimate Immersive Experience

GURUGRAM, India – October 08, 2022 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand,launched the world’s first 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen, Odyssey Ark, adding a completely new form factor to the industry-leading Odyssey line-up. Odyssey Ark delivers a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, plus an all-new Cockpit Mode and an exclusive controller, the Ark Dial, offering the ultimate window into the world of gaming with unparalleled immersion.

A new frontier in gaming, Odyssey Ark offers incredible cinematic experiences, superior gaming performance, and an interface that offers completely optimized flexibility.

The large 55-inch screen wraps around the user’s field of view with its 1000R curvature, filling their peripheral vision, and allowing gamers to view the entire screen at a glance without moving, for an immersive experience. Further, the Cockpit Mode lets gamers experience a new kind of immersion as if they are in a cockpit, especially when enjoying vertical content created for mobiles. This mode enables the screen
to rotate with a HAS (Height Adjustable Stand), tilt, and pivot for an optimal screen setup.

Along with a 165Hz refresh rate, the Odyssey Ark brings together 4K resolution featuring a 1 ms response time with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, maximizing on-screen accuracy and giving gamers a competitive edge in fast-moving environments.

The Odyssey Ark comes with Samsung’s Quantum Matrix Technology using Quantum Mini LEDs, which enable ultra-fine and precise control of the densely packed LEDs. With newly added 14-bit processing, a sophisticated lighting control technology, gamers see both dark and bright scenes, including 16,384 black levels for ultra-realistic graphics.

For a supreme cinematic experience, the Odyssey Ark leverages Samsung’s Matte Display and Sound Dome Technology. The Matte Display provides both anti-glare and anti-reflection protection, minimizing distractions and keeping users focused on the content in front of them. The Odyssey Ark introduces magnificent sound with Sound Dome Tech featuring AI Sound Booster and Dolby Atmos to enhance the
surround sound experience. Four speakers, one at each corner, and two central woofers result in realistic and rich sound thanks to 60W 2.2.2 channel speakers with the lowest 45Hz notes of any gaming screen or gaming soundbar.

“The Odyssey Ark monitor is the result of high-end engineering and cutting-edge designing. We at Samsung always aspire to create products that deliver futuristic performance to our consumers and the Odyssey Ark fulfills all the needs of gaming aficionados. Designed to upgrade the gaming experience for professional gamers, Samsung Odyssey Ark is the world’s first 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen coupled with flexible screen control via Ark Dial. We are positive that Odyssey Ark will revolutionize the gaming ecosystem in India,” said Puneet Sethi, Vice President, Consumer Electronics Enterprise Business, Samsung India.

Availability

The Odyssey Ark monitor comes in black color and is available for sale in India on Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop. For more information, please visit: www.samsung.com

Warranty & offers

The Odyssey Ark monitor will be available with a 3 year warranty. Customers purchasing the Odyssey Ark till October 9 th will also get a 2 TB Portable SSD T7 Shield USB 3.2 free in addition to a 10K instant cart discount. A 1 TB Portable SSD T7 Shield USB 3.2 and an additional 10K instant cart discount will be available to customers buying the smart monitor between October 10 th and 31 st , 2022.

Additional features that make the Odyssey Ark a personal gaming theater

Neural Quantum Processor Ultra

A million-to-one static contrast ratio brings out even the most subtle details with perfect clarity. Plus, the Neural Quantum Processor Ultra takes content quality to new heights by using data generated from 20 neural networks to enhance every visual detail, upscaling content to up to 4K resolution.

Flexible Interface to Find The Perfect Settings for Victory

Gamers increasingly expect personalized and customizable gaming experiences. The Odyssey Ark provides a range of innovative features that let gamers adjust the screen size, position, and even ratio for an optimal gaming setup. The solar-powered Ark Dial — the exclusive controller for the Odyssey Ark — can quickly and simply control a variety of settings, including Flex Move Screen, MultiView, Quick Settings, and Game Bar.

As well as being equipped with a solar panel, the Ark Dial can also be charged by a USB Type-C connection, eliminating the need for any disposable batteries.

Flex Move Screen

Flex Move Screen allows users to adjust screen size between 55- and 27-inches, change the screen position, and even switch the screen ratio between 16:9, 21:9, and 32:9 — all with just one touch of Ark Dial.

This freedom is not only horizontal but also vertical position, giving users even more control of the viewing experience.

Multi-View

Multi-View allows users to use the large screen to its full potential by displaying up to four screens all at once while horizontal, or three while in Cockpit Mode. This eliminates the need for multi-monitor setups, so gamers can enjoy a clutter-free environment.

Game Bar

Game Bar is a powerful tool enabling gamers to quickly and easily view their gaming status and control important settings without ever needing to leave the game screen. From checking FPS (Frames Per Second), HDR (High Dynamic Range), and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), to adjusting settings such as screen ratio, response time, and Game Picture mode, Game Bar puts the player in control and on the road to
victory.

IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals receives REACH certification

8th October 2022, Ludhiana: IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IOL), a leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals (APIs) and specialty chemicals, announced receiving REACH certification for the supply of Ethyl Acetate (CAS: 141-7-86) across the European market. The company exports Ethyl Acetate to more than 40 countries. The company also announced the appointment of REACHLaw, as its Only Representative (OR) to assist the Company in broadening its arms and expanding its territory in European nations.

REACH is a regulation of the European Union (EU), adopted to strengthen the protection of human health and the environment. The law aims at boosting the competitiveness of the EU Chemicals Sector. This certification will open a window for IOL to export Ethyl Acetate across all European Union.

IOL started production of Ethyl Acetate in 1996. It has the largest single-location plant of Ethyl Acetate in India, with a production capacity of 120,000 tonnes per annum. Besides Ethyl Acetate, the company also produces other key specialty chemicals such as Acetyl Chloride, Mono Chloro Acetic Acid, and Iso-Butyl Benzene.

Mahindra launches the all-new XUV300 TurboSport™ series powered by 1.2 L mStallion TGDi engine; Starts at Rs. 10.35 Lakh

Bangalore, October 7, 2022: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, today announced the launch of its XUV300 TurboSport™ series – the first Mahindra SUV to be powered by an all-new 1.2 L mStallion TGDi engine that boasts of unrivalled performance and an over-boost capability for momentary peak torque as high as 250 Nm. With this introduction, the XUV300 will be now available with three state-of-the-art powertrains – the existing Diesel and Petrol Turbo Series and the new TurboSport™ Series. The XUV300 TGDi starts at an attractive price of ₹ 10.35 Lakh.

The powerful TurboSport™ Series has been developed with a strong focus on the “Thrillennials”  – millennials who are urban drive enthusiasts, purists and petrol heads seeking rally-like experience on road. The new sporty design also renders the SUV a new, young, and modern feel just like its target audience. With this, XUV300 aims to attract the urban auto enthusiasts to experience the raw adrenaline rush which the TGDi engine has to offer.

The XUV300 TGDi comes in exciting four new colour options – 3 new dual tone colors – Blazing Bronze with black roof top, Napoli Black with white roof top, Pearl White with black roof top and Blazing Bronze in monotone. Existing monotone Pearl White and Napoli Black continue to be offered with this variant. The new sporty design elements like red grille inserts, all-black ORVMs, all-black leatherette interiors, chrome-finish pedals and dual-tone exteriors bring in high performance from every aspect of the car, while keeping it true to its performance DNA.

Taking off from 0-60 km/h in 5 seconds, the all-new XUV300 TurboSport™ series, powered by the 1.2 L TGDi engine packs unadulterated performance of 96 kW (130 PS) Power @ 5000 r/min and 230 Nm of torque @ 1500-3750 r/min, making it not only the fastest ICE SUV under ₹ 15 lakhs but also superior to 1.5 L engine capabilities offered in some of the higher segments. Despite peak performance, the engine still manages to deliver high fuel efficiency. Coupled with its inherent widest-in-class cabin space and 5-Star Global NCAP safety rating, the XUV300 is the ultimate thrill machine.

R Velusamy, President – Automotive Technology and Product Development, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “The new TurboSport™ series powered by the TGDi powertrain has been developed for the Thrillennials seeking the ultimate driving experience. The XUV300 TGDi has been engineered to offer an edge in performance, safety, comfort and style for customers looking for an adrenaline-packed SUV.”

The new XUV300 TGDi will be available for test drives, bookings and deliveries starting 10^th October 2022 across India.

Details of the booking process will be available on the website https://auto.mahindra.com/suv/XUV300.

About XUV300 TGDi

•  Big on Performance
  • Segment’s most exciting & peppy engine with the all-new 1.2L mStallion TGDi
  • Segment leading Power of 96 kW (130 PS) Power @ 5000 r/min and 230 Nm of torque @ 1500-3750 r/min (35% higher than top competitors)
  • Best-in-class Engine Transient over boost function – Up to 250 Nm with Transient over boost function for a fun to drive thrilling experience

• Big on Safety
  • XUV300 is one of India’s Safest vehicles, with 5 Star GNCAP Safety rating, 4 star Child Safety and India’s first vehicle to be given the GNCAP ‘Safer Choice’ award
  • First in segment safety features like All 4-disc brakes, front parking sensors, and other safety features like 6 airbags, ESP with hill start assist, ABS, passenger airbag deactivation switch, ISOFIX seats, Corner Braking Control

• Big on Features
  • Convenience features like Dual zone automatic climate control (best in segment), Rain sensing wipers & Auto headlamps, Rear parking camera with Adaptive Guidelines, 17.78 cm feather-touch infotainment, Android Auto® & Apple® CarPlay®, BlueSense Connect, electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs, Micro Hybrid technology, Steering mounted controls
  • Distinct design features like LED DRLs & signature LED tail lamps, electric Sunroof, dual grille, 40.64 cm diamond-cut Alloys.
  • Soft-touch features like leatherette seats, leather wrapped steering & gear lever

• Big on Space
  • Widest-in-class dimensions & longest-in-class wheelbase of 2600mm results in most spacious cabin
  • 2^nd row is the most comfortable for 3 adults with:
    • Wide & deep seating space and optimum tilt angle of seatback
    • Right contours & cushioning of seats with individual adjustable headrest for all 3 passengers
    • Door trims sculpted shape, soft material & ergonomic design that maximize comfort & space
    • Flat floor to give plenty of leg space to the middle passenger in the rear seat

Pricing details (ex-showroom) below:  TurboSport™ Series

–          *TGDi is launched only in Petrol Manual transmission

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited presents ‘Reliability Improvement Journey’ at Quality Symposium

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a leading power utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, presented its technical paper on the ‘Reliability Improvement Journey’ at the first-ever Quality Symposium, organized by the Indian Society for Quality (ISQ) at RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru. The Quality Symposium by ISQ primarily focused on ‘Driving excellence through quality management’ presented by worldwide Academicians and Practitioners. Out of the two papers presented during the symposium, one got recognized as the Third Best Technical Paper.

The high-standard research paper on ‘Reliability Improvement Journey’ presented by Tata Power-DDL was among the top 34 papers selected by the ISQ. The discom has been consistently translating its customer needs into opportunities for business improvements through its Total Quality Management (TQM) approach. Additionally, Tata Power-DDL has adopted sustainable technology solutions to improve its operational performance and aims at further enhancing its experience.

The event was graced by the presence of Dr. K.N. Subramanya (Principal- RV College of Engineering), Dr. Pankaj Kumar (Chief Total Quality Management & Corporate Quality Assurance, Tata Steel- Jamshedpur), Mr. Kunal Pareek  (Head of Department- Business Excellence &Total Quality  Management), Mr. Prabhakar Shettigar (Executive Director – ISQ), Mr. N. Ramanathan (Quality Guru), Dr. A.K. Chakraborty (Professor-ISI) and Prof. N.S. Narahari (Professor-RV College of Engineering).

The discom has been remarkable in business excellence by ensuring customer satisfaction and adding better stakeholder value.