Archive: March 31, 2023

Vistara Becomes The First Indian Airline To Operate A Wide-Body Aircraft On A Long-Haul Rout Using SAF

Bangalore, Mumbai, March 2023: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today became India’s first carrier to operate a wide-body aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a long-haul route. The ground-breaking ferry flight from Charleston International Airport, South Carolina to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi was operated in partnership with The Boeing Company and GE Aerospace, on Vistara s newest GEnx-powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, the fourth in its fleet. By using a blend of 30% SAF with 70% conventional jet fuel, Vistara was able to reduce approximately 150,000 pounds of CO₂ emissions over the fuel’s life cycle.

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “We take immense pride in carrying out another pioneering initiative to operate a wide-body aircraft on a long-haul route using SAF, as we took delivery of our all-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This is an important milestone in our commitment to achieving carbon neutrality. We thank our partners, Boeing and GE Aerospace, for their support and hope that initiatives such as this, open up more avenues for the industry to increasingly adopt sustainable technologies. Since the very beginning, Vistara had decided to invest in modern and advanced new aircraft with fuel-efficient engines, and we remain committed to reducing carbon emissions across all areas of our operations.”

Mr. Salil Gupte, President, of Boeing India said, “We congratulate Vistara on the significant achievement of becoming the first Indian airline to operate a wide-body aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, on a long-haul route using SAF. This is a major milestone in the Indian aviation industry’s journey towards decarbonization, and we are proud to have been a partner in this endeavor. Boeing remains committed to working with Vistara and other partners to promote the use of SAF in the Indian aviation industry and around the world, in support of our collective goal of achieving a sustainable future for air travel.”

Mr. Vikram Rai, Country Head – South Asia & Indonesia, GE Aerospace said, “GE Aerospace congratulates Vistara on this milestone. The GEnx engine, like all GE Aerospace engines, can operate on approved SAF blends today. Compatibility with existing aircraft engines is one of the reasons SAF is critical to helping the aviation industry reach its goal to be net zero by 2050 and collaborations like this encouraging greater adoption of SAF globally helps bring us closer to this target. The GEnx is also up to 15% more fuel efficient than its predecessor, helping reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in flight in addition to the benefits of SAF.”

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to conventional jet fuel, lowering carbon emissions by up to 80% over the fuel’s life cycle, depending on the feedstock. Vistara is constantly looking at improved ways to do business, keeping sustainability at the heart of those innovations and this ferry flight on SAF, another industry-first initiative in India, is a testament to that.

The airline is currently working under the TATA Aviation Sustainability Working Group along with the other aviation arms of the TATA group for reducing carbon emissions. Vistara, along with other airline companies of the Tata group – Air India and Air Asia India, recently signed an MoU with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Petroleum to collaborate on the research, development, and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). The airline would also be jointly working through the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), to lower CO2 emissions for international flights and to curb the industry’s impact on climate change.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been featured amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines while being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia’ at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022. Vistara also recently received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive year.

Newgen Partners with Mambu to Streamline End-to-end Lending Processes

March  2023: Newgen Software, a global provider of low-code digital transformation platforms, is pleased to announce its partnership with the cloud banking platform, Mambu. The partnership enables financial institutions to leverage Newgen’s lending solutions, built on NewgenONE’s digital transformation platform along with Mambu’s core banking systems, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.

“Newgen’s solutions complement Mambu’s core banking platform by streamlining lending functions across retail, commercial, SME, SBA, mortgage, and Islamic banking. The solutions align with Mambu’s composable banking and lending approach to ensure faster market time and help financial institutions carve out their journey through customization options. With this listing on the Mambu marketplace, Newgen will enable more financial institutions in their digital journeys and impact more people and processes,” said Rajvinder Singh Kohli, SVP, of Sales, Newgen Software.

“Partnering with Newgen will bring value to customers by streamlining lending processes including onboarding, loan origination, and application management and underwriting. By combining the power of our cloud banking platform with Newgen’s expertise in digital transformation, we can help more financial institutions offer modern lending experiences.” – William Dale, Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific at Mambu

Newgen’s lending solutions, backed with AI-enabled underwriting, rule-driven decisioning, real-time dashboards, and document management capabilities, enable streamlined loan application management, portfolio management, instant disbursements on channels, and better collaboration.

Selfex achieves valuation of 40 crores

New Delhi, 31st March 2023 Selfex, India’s first international courier and delivery company, has recently received investment along with a valuation of Rs. 40 crores. This valuation comes from an angel investor in Mr. Raj Bajoria’s widely spread network, who, as COO of the company, believes that the company’s valuation can go higher with time. This valuation will enable Selfex to grow and promote its business ahead, bringing them the right exposure and opportunities required to create a formidable business presence both nationally and internationally.

Selfex has also been making waves in the delivery market recently. They have recently opened up their services to over 150 countries and counting. The company has now become widespread and is still growing, providing services predominantly to the USA, the UAE, Europe, and the Far East. Since Selfex was inaugurated in 2021, the company has witnessed constant growth in its business. Selfex had conducted over Rs. 20 crores’ worth of business within the first quarter of this year, and as per the company’s projected revenue patterns, the company is well on track to cross the Rs. 100 crores benchmark in terms of business well within this year.

Co-Founder and COO, Mr. Raj Bajoria, states, “We are truly thrilled to receive this valuation. This helps cement our position in the national market while also helping us gain traction in the industry. Not just nationally, this valuation helps us invite more investments into our business and help us grow our wings abroad as well. We are well on our way to perfecting our goal of being India’s very own international courier and delivery service.”

Vedanta’s Hindustan Zinc Limited Signs MoU with RCA to set up Anil Agarwal International Cricket Stadium in Jaipur

Bangalore, 30th March 2023: Vedanta’s Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) signed an MoU with the Rajasthan Cricket Association for the development of the world’s third-largest cricket stadium in the village of Chonp in Jaipur. Vedanta’s HZL will spend INR 300 crore on the stadium, one of the largest corporate investments in India’s sports infrastructure. The stadium would be named as “Anil Agarwal International Cricket Stadium, Jaipur.

The MoU was signed by Shri. Bhawani Shankar Samota, Honorary Secretary, Rajasthan Cricket Association, and Mr. Arun Misra, CEO Hindustan Zinc in the presence of Dr. C.P. Joshi, Hon’ble Speaker, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha and Chief Patron, RCA, Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd., and Shri. Vaibhav Gehlot, President, Rajasthan Cricket Association. The stadium facilities will be spread across 100 acres and have a seating capacity of over 75,000. Only Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground have been seating capacity them this stadium. In terms of the size of the playing field area, this stadium would be the largest in the world.

On this occasion, Dr. C.P. Joshi, Hon’ble Speaker, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha, and Chief Patron expressed happiness at the generous offer from HZL and the signing of the MOU. He said that this would accomplish the long-felt dream of constructing of a modern International Cricket Stadium at Jaipur. He thanked Sh. Anil Agarwal and Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar for their support and MOU for 1st Phase of the Stadium. He hoped 2nd Phase of the stadium would also be supported by Vednata. The new stadium would develop talent of new players. He also hoped that Vedanta would help young entrepreneurs to come up in Rajasthan.

On the occasion, Vaibhav Gehlot, President of, the Rajasthan Cricket Association said, highlighting the history and achievements of RCA. He warmly welcomed Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar for joining the important function. He profusely thanked Sh. Anil Agarwal, Chairman Vedatna, Group for extending their support towards the construction of the stadium. He hoped that similar support would be forthcoming for the construction work of the second phase and also thanked the State Government for allotting 100 acres of land for the stadium at concessional rates. He expressed his gratitude to Dr. C.P. Joshi, Chief Patron, RCA for the continuous support extended by him in this journey.

Sh. Kumar Sangakkara, Head Coach of Rajasthan Roayls expressed happiness at the Construction of the proposed stadium. He hoped that this venture would encourage the new talent.

Vedanta Chairman, Shri Anil Agarwal shared his vision for this contribution, “Sport gives us the best life lessons in leadership, teamwork, competition, and hunger to succeed. If India’s youth participates wholeheartedly with energy and passion, nurtured by world-class infrastructure, they will become an unbeatable talent pool. Vedanta dedicates this stadium and its facilities to new India. Let’s play.”

Speaking at the occasion, Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd. said, “Cricket is a national passion. We are proud and privileged to have the opportunity to set up this world-class facility which will benefit players and spectators. India has huge potential as a sporting nation. Vedanta and HZL are committed to creating a best-in-class enabling environment for the flourishing of our country’s talent and interest in sports.”

The stadium will be completed in phases. A 40,000 capacity is set to be completed by October 2023. The overall project of the first phase will cost Rs. 400 crores, out of which Rs. 300 crores will be borne by Hindustan Zinc Limited and the remaining amount of Rs. 100 crores will be taken care of by RCA. The stadium will have an indoor games facility, training centers for other sports, a clubhouse, and parking for three and a half thousand vehicles. She also assured of support from HZL towards the contraction of the second phase of the stadium with a 35000 capacity.

The Anil Agarwal International Cricket Stadium will host national and international matches, including games of the IPL. The stadium and its facilities will help the development of Rajasthan as a major hub for cricket and other sports.

Some highlights of the new stadium are as follows:-

A WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE AS PER BCCI AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

· Biggest Cricket playing field in the world.

· One of the world’s biggest Cricket stadiums with a seating capacity of 75,000. (2nd largest in India and 3rd largest in the world)

· Spread over 100 acres (4,04,685 sqm) biggest playing area.

· Well connected via Delhi-Jaipur Express Highway.

· Offers ample activity space.

· 11 match-level pitches besides practice pitches.

· Two separate practice grounds with small pavilion areas.

· Four Dressing Rooms for players so that back-to-back games can be played on the same day.

· Two podium concourses at different levels at the stadium periphery for smooth movement of the spectators and services.

· Grand pedestrian entry – ramps and stairs, for smooth entry and exit.

· Ample Parking.

· 38 VIP Corporate Suites.

· 36 VVIP Corporate Suites.

· One Presidential Suite.

· 4 RCA Suites.

· 2000 Premium Corporate seats.

· VIP Function/Banquet and dining space of 1900 sqm.

· 415 seat capacity for broadcasters and commentators.

· 340 seating capacity for media.

· 280 wheelchair seats as per the green guide for disability.

B. World Class Cricket Training Academy with residential facilities. It will have two practice grounds with 5 pitches each. In addition, there will be 20 indoor pitches for outdoor net practice. A small pavilion and gym for players will also be set up.

C. Five-Star Hotel and Convention Centre.

D. Club House with Indoor Sports facilities and Sports Outlets.

Federal Institute of Science and Technology and Experion Technologies Collaborates to organize ICEFOSS 2023

Kochi, Kerala March  2023 – Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT) and Experion Technologies, a global product engineering services company specializing in transforming the digital landscape of their clients, have announced their collaboration to jointly host this year’s ICEFOSS 2023 event in Angamaly, Kerala. ICEFOSS is a national free Software Conference open to all Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) enthusiasts and interested individuals nationwide.

The event will occur across three days from Sunday, April 2nd, to Tuesday, April 4th, at the FISAT campus. The event will also have a key session from two Experion subject matter experts on the second day. Hosted by Sam George Mattackal, General Manager – VVD Practice, and Krishnakumar Pisharody, Consultant, Enterprise Software Services, the session will be on ‘The Importance of Cybersecurity’. The insightful session will primarily be focused on the ever-increasing use of technology in our daily lives, how cybersecurity will become even more crucial in safeguarding our digital assets, and how it will be an essential practice in protecting personal and business information, preserving business continuity, complying with regulations, and maintaining trust and reputation. Over these three days, individuals can participate in HackFIT – the hackathon competition at the event. They will also join in skill-enhancement workshops in Augmented Reality (AR), Flutter, DevOps, and Web Development.

“We are thrilled to organize this year’s ICEFOSS event with the Federal Institute of Science and Technology and look forward to seeing creative students in action. ICEFOSS 2023 is a great platform for young software enthusiasts from across the country to come together, learn, and connect on their shared interests. And it most certainly aligns with Experion’s mission to foster creativity and excellence among the next generation of IT engineers. With our deep domain expertise, we aim to share the knowledge in emerging technologies with the students and continue to lead the roadmap for the Kerala IT industry,” said Sreekumar Pillai, Co-founder, and CTO, of Experion Technologies.

Participants can enter the hackathon competition individually or as a team of up to five members. It will conclude on the third day, April 4th, with the winners announced at a subsequent valedictory function. The winning team and the two runners-up will receive monetary prizes and be offered an opportunity to connect with some leading technology industry partners, including Experion.

“We are glad to have Experion collaborate this year to organize ICEFOSS 2023 with us and create a three-day event for tech enthusiasts to come together, participate in the programs we have arranged, and build a shared space that celebrates creativity. This is also a great opportunity for students to interact and network with tech companies and industry insiders,” said Shimith P R, Chairman, of FISAT.

The ICEFOSS event is an excellent opportunity for budding IT engineers nationwide to unite and exhibit their passion with like-minded students from other colleges. Amid the workshops, the event will also hold a cultural night on the second day, providing a networking opportunity for students participating.

Krish-e launches IoT based Smart Kit for farm equipment

Mumbai, March 2023: Krish-e Mahindra’s AgTech business launched the Krish-e Smart Kit (KSK).

An after-market device, the Krish-e Smart Kit is the first-of-its-kind smart device that provides equipment owners with detailed insights into their tractors and farm equipment, through GPS-enabled time tracking and remote monitoring of various parameters from the comfort of a smartphone.

A cutting-edge offering, the Krish-e Smart Kit is developed by Carnot Technologies, an Ag-Tech start-up, founded in 2015 by four alumni from IIT Bombay in their mid-20s, who as part of the IITB racing team, developed solutions to monitor the performance of race vehicles from the pit. Today Carnot Technologies is engaged in manufacturing and retailing products and services related to internet-connected devices for monitoring the performance of vehicles and equipment, with M&M Ltd. having acquired a significant stake in the company.

The Krish-e Smart Kit enables equipment owners and rental entrepreneurs to sustainably improve fleet performance, improve incomes and manage maintenance costs while reducing tractor downtime and preventing unauthorised usage of their tractors. The Smart Kit also includes an advanced trip replay feature for tracking commercial transportation and trolley activity.

The kit is brand agnostic and can be installed on any new or old brand of tractor or farm equipment, such as harvesters, rice transplanted, and self-propelled sprayers. The kit is paired with an app called the Krish-e Rental Partner App and is available on the Google Play Store. In addition to tracking and monitoring, the app also offers users access to an inventory of high-end farm machinery on a pay-per-use basis.

Ramesh Ramachandran – Senior Vice President and Head of Krish-e – Farm Equipment Sector, M&M Ltd. said, “An industry-first aftermarket IoT solution, the Krish-e Smart Kit presents the smartest, most affordable and sustainable way for farmers and businesses to connect and monitor their farm equipment on the go. In its scale-up phase, with over 25,000 active users we will officially launch the Krish-e Smart Kit. Besides farmers, we invite institutions, FPOs, government bodies, and start-ups in the state to partner with us on this connected journey as we aim to digitise every acre and kilometer of rental activity. Going forward we aim to become the leading provider of connectivity for farm equipment in India.”

Pushkar Limaye – CTO, of Carnot Technologies commented, “With a vision of building world-class products out of India, we came up with a small plug-and-play device for tractors to help improve their productivity using IoT, with real-time updates on smartphones. And today we are glad to see over 25,000 kits having already helped farmers digitise their businesses and add real value on the ground. And today with the official launch of the Krish-e Smart Kit, together with Mahindra, we aim to digitise Indian farming with an India-based solution, while reaching a larger audience of tractor owners and rental business owners.

So far Krish-e has over 25,000 active subscribers, 85% DAU (daily active users), spending about 55 minutes per day on the app (in season), with 70% resubscriptions post expiry of the free subscription period.

Individual farmers, institutional buyers, FPOs, and start-ups can purchase the Krish-e Smart Kit from the nearest Krish-e center,

Launched in 2020, Krish-e is a new business vertical from Mahindra. Krish-e offers technology-driven services, to minimise income potential of farmers and other value chain players sustainably. Carrying the tagline – ‘Expert Takneek. Naye Upay. Parinaam Dikhaye’, Krish-e services currently focus on the areas of Farm Advisory, Equipment Rental & Used Equipment through an omni channel presence which includes 150 Krish-e centers and app-based touch points.

Krish-e efforts have been recognised and included in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) January 2023 White Paper on “Accelerating Business Action on Climate Change Adaptation” as an example of how businesses can collaborate with communities to ensure the sustainability of critical natural resources.

Krish-e Smart Kit

•  Easy tracking of all brands of tractors, harvesters & rice transplanters via a smartphone or desktop
• Increases operator revenue with accurate acreage measurement
• Reduces fuel cost by monitoring fuel levels and alerting for fuel theft
•  Tracks total fleet expenses and reduces fleet maintenance cost
•  Increases equipment security through geofencing alerts
•  Offers advanced trip replay features

Dahanu Celebrates StreeRang, A Unique Event to Felicitate and Celebrate Nari Shakti from Palghar and adjoining areas

Dahanu: After successfully completing a festival last year, Dahanu recently hosted another path-breaking event, ‘StreeRang,’ on 25th and 26th March 2023 at the Sea View Park, Dahanu beach. The event was a female empowerment initiative collaboratively hosted by the Government of Maharashtra, the local government bodies, Talasari Nagar panchayat, and the Dahanu Municipal Council.

The event featured a wide range of curated activities, from traditional Maharashtrian female sports to empowerment-oriented activities such as a session on self-defense for women. For the entertainment seekers, there was a glittering compilation of food, music, and fun activities, including water sports such as jet skiing, banana ride, speed boat ride, etc.

The event took off on 25th March 2023 by honoring several women achievers from Palghar, Dahanu, and nearby areas for their contribution to society and their field of work. Several workshops and sessions aimed at bringing about awareness and access to information for women on diverse topics related to their daily lives and needs. For instance, there was a female physical and mental health awareness workshop on the 25th, followed by a session on self-defense, a cooking competition, and a workshop on ‘Connect with Digital World’ to familiarize the local women with the digital world.

On Day 2, the festivities started with a beach cleaning initiative followed by Yoga, Zumba, and Morning Raga activities. A workshop featuring a legal expert was held to familiarize women with their legal rights, and another one discussed entrepreneurship support for women. The day also witnessed fun activities like the Rangoli competition, Mallakhamb, and Gymnastic activities, ‘Gappa,’ a sharing of personal experiences by women, Antakshari, and a Sangeet Sandhya, to bring the event to a joyful culmination.
Apart from providing a window for business and addressing key concerns of the women, StreeRang also entertained the audiences amply. Over 100 stalls were set up at the event for women to sell everything from food to art and crafts. There was dance, music, and entertainment for women, and they enjoyed it thoroughly with their family and friends.

Speaking about this, Sanjita Mohapatra (IAS), Assistant Collector, Dahanu Sub-Division, said, “StreeRang was conceptualized as a one-of-its-kind event to felicitate and celebrate the incredible talent and effort displayed by women from the region in various walks of life. The curated event has been a fantastic success. It gives us great confidence to work towards making StreeRang, a major platform for women in Palghar and the entire state of Maharashtra. I hope this event will encourage more women to set new benchmarks by benefitting from the takeaways offered during various knowledge-sharing workshops during the event.”

Sharing his thoughts, Abhijit Bhausaheb Deshmukh, Tehsildar, Dahanu, said, “It has been a great pleasure for me to be a part of this unique and vibrant event for women. The initiative has truly lived up to its name, ‘StreeRang,’ as it has brought to light the hats women in the Palghar region and nearby areas have donned over the years. I am thankful to all the achievers and participants, and I wish everyone all the best!”

Vaibhav Aware, Chief Officer of Dahanu Municipal Council, added, “Traditionally, women of the region have been doing excellent work as entrepreneurs, artists, and in various other capacities. Their efforts have been instrumental in keeping the vibrance and social diversity thriving, but there has been no recognition of their contributions so far. Through StreeRang, we have been able to showcase the women from the small towns and villages and to give them a platform to shine.”

Adding further, Pallavi Saste and Gath Vikas Adhikari said, “We are delighted to see the success of the ‘StreeRang’ initiative and the excellent participation by women from Palghar, Dahanu, and nearby areas. It is time that we take concrete steps towards women’s empowerment, and this platform has been an apt launchpad for them.”

StreeRang was one of the first initiatives for women from Palghar, Dahanu, and nearby areas. The two-day affair is aimed at women’s empowerment through networking with each other and sharing expertise on careers, business, health and wellness, entertainment, etc. It offered plenty to all attendees, including homemakers, businesswomen, and those in the formal employment sector. Overall, StreeRang was a complete package of fun and learning in a truly regional style!

TCL Takes the Top 2 TV Brand Spot Globally by Making Mini LED Technology Accessible to Millions

March, 2023 – TCL, a global top 2 TV brand and top 1 98-inch TV brand, recently claimed the second-place spot for TV market share in terms of shipment volume, thanks to break-through advancements in its Mini LED technology and its vision that bigger does really mean better when it comes to screen size. According to the latest data, TCL’s TV business has seen a 75.7% growth in 65+ inch sales year-on-year, accumulating in the brand rising up the ranks as it continues to make its innovative technology available to the masses.

Due to changes in the global economy, the TV industry witnessed a decline in 2022, with global TV shipments down by 4.8% year-on-year, and global revenue down by 13.2%, leading to fierce competition among the industry’s key players. Understanding the impact advanced display technology can have on improving the daily lives of its customers through enhancing entertainment experiences, TCL carved out its unique advantage by being the first brand to adopt a value led Mini LED proposition. This successful approach resulted in TCL’s TV business recording a total of 23.8 million shipments in 2022, going against the global downward trend.

The World’s First Truly Accessible Mini LED TV

Realizing the potential of Mini LED technology, in 2019, TCL launched the world’s first Mini LED TV to achieved mass production. TCL’s consumers responded to the advantages of Mini LED technology–thanks to the increase in local dimming zones, producing greater brightness levels than ever before, for better contrast, color and clarity and overall enhanced picture quality. Through its strong brand influence and global channel advantages, TCL’s proportion of sales continues to increase with shipments of its Mini LED TVs rising by an impressive 26.8% in 2022.

Testament to the popularity of TCL’s advancements in Mini LED technology, the brand has received numerous industry accolades. Two of TCL’s XL Collection Mini LED TVs, the TCL 75C935 and TCL 75C835, won CES 2023 Innovation Awards for their innovative ergonomic design and advanced Mini LED display technology, while the TCL 65C835, won the “PREMIUM MINI LED TV 2022-2023” EISA award from the European Imaging and Sound Association for its best-in-class performance.

TCL’s Mini LED Milestones – Making a Play for Category Ownership

As a relatively new display technology, the greatest value that Mini LED brings to users lies in its ability to pack spectacular image quality in an ultra-thin screen. Achieving such an ultra-thin screen is one of the greatest challenge for manufacturers, as it leaves no gap between the light guide plate (LGP) and the Mini LED, resulting in Zero Optical Distance (referred to as OD 0).To combat this, TCL established its very own Mini LED & Optical Technology Development Department in 2020, with the sole objective of overcoming this challenge by producing the highest number of backlight LED zones in the industry. After nearly a year of in-depth research, TCL launched the world’s first TCL OD Zero Mini LED TV in 2021, with a thickness of just 9.9mm and 1920 dimming zones – offering exceptional picture quality to OLED offerings.

Creating Mini LED Products That Users Can Afford

As a brand, TCL is on a mission to make great technology accessible to everyone. Once TCL’s leading R&D team discovered how to make quality Mini LED screens, they set about finding practical ways to produce these at scale.

The traditionally high cost of Mini LED products is in part due to the increased number of LEDs required. TCL’s research team devised a process to significantly reduce the cost of LED itself, without impacting the uniformity of the overall display. Through the careful design and selection of LEDs, printed circuit boards and process controls, TCL successfully reduced production costs by more than 70%.

To discover more about TCL’s award-winning Mini LED technology and all the latest Mini LED products, visit www.tcl.com.