TeleAnalysis & The mobile Indian present Device Wiorld 2017

ON NOVEMBER 22, 2017 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

The Device World 2017

Device World 2017 to create an enabling environment to explore and deliberate on areas and opportunities needed for proliferation of the smart phone industry.

Device World 2017 schedule listed as -:

• Release of TeleAnalysis-TMI-Counterpoint Research Study on Indian Device Ecosyetm
• Data As New Oil
• Future Talk – A session on future technologies, IoT, 5G
• Local Manufacturing – A Reality Check
• TMI Device Awards

Suzuki Gixxer rides-in ‘ahead of the pack

ON NOVEMBER 22, 2017 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

                                                                       

Suzuki Gixxer rides-in ‘ahead of the pack’ as the as lead sponsor of FC Pune City in Indian Super League

Pune, November 22, 2017: Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers – Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan; was today announced as the official sponsor of FC Pune City– the Rajesh Wadhawan Group and Arjun Kapoor co-owned Indian Super League club as for the upcoming fourth season, here today.

Speaking about the association, Mr. Sajeev Rajasekharan, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are excited to partner FC Pune City for the upcoming season of Indian Super League.As a brand, Suzuki embodies excitement, sportiness and the spirit of youthfulness. Not only does our successful and popular Gixxer portfolio exudes these attributes perfectly, but also shares this salience with FC Pune City.We strongly believe in the potential of youth and hence the association fits perfectly for us. We are looking forward to an exciting-partnership, and wish FC Pune City a lot of success.”

On the new partnership, FC Pune City CEO Gaurav Modwel said, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), for the 4th season of Indian Super League. It’s always great to have partners who share our objectives and our vision for the sport in the country and also have an intent to contribute towards it. We welcome Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), to the FC Pune City family.”

Under this association, the FC Pune City jerseys will have the Suzuki Gixxer logo up on the front of the playing and practice kit jerseys as the lead sponsor. Suzuki Motorcycles India has a formidable presence in the premium motorcycles segment, especially with its Gixxer portfolio; and would be leveraging this opportunity to strengthen the strong-connect it enjoys with youth, as well as existing and potential customers through multiple engagement activities during this 5-month long tournament.

Creatigies Communications who stitched this exciting partnership believes in the strength of partnerships where it becomes a Win-Win for the Team and the Brand. At the onset of this new partnership, Mr. Navroze Dhondy, Founder & MD, Creatigies Communications said, “This partnership allows for the brand to leverage the opportunity with its trade partners as well as the potential customers. We will be guiding Suzuki GIXXER on leveraging this partnership in a way that drives greater value for the brand and transforms into a long-term association”

ABOUT SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE INDIA PVT LTD (SMIPL)

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited is a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan wherein they have the same manufacturing philosophy of PRODUCTS OF SUPERIOR VALUE right from the inception. SMIPL manufactures two-wheelers best suited for the valuable Indian customers. The Company started its India operation in February 2006.

Dear Nksagar, Greetings from St. Louis, Missouri!

ON NOVEMBER 22, 2017 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Nksagar Sagar

Dear Nksagar, Greetings from St. Louis, Missouri! As many of us travel this week to spend American Thanksgiving with our families and friends, let’s really be mindful of the amount of food we are wasting. Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, the United States will waste about 5 million tons of food. To help us all waste less food, we have included several articles below my letter with accessible tips on how to help make our holiday meals more sustainable.  Additionally, if you join Food Tank (starting at only $9.99 a month or $99 a year) between now and #GivingTuesday on November 28, you will get a FREE limited-edition Food Container to help reduce food waste. This gorgeous stainless steel, double layered, BPA-free, phthalate-free set will help you store and transport food throughout the holiday season and for many years to come. Just enter promo code FightWaste when you join!  We go above and beyond for our members—as part of your membership, we even offer one free ticket every year to attend a 2018 Food Tank Summit (up to a $399 value). You will also be getting a link to join a members-only Facebook group where we will be providing exclusive Facebook Live interviews. Plus, we have a few more surprises and benefits in the works. So please, JOIN TODAY! And for those in the U.S., wishing you a healthy, safe, and sustainable Thanksgiving holiday. All the best, Danielle Join Here! Make Your Thanksgiving More Sustainable! Nine Ways to a Food Waste-Free Thanksgiving! Food Tank highlights ways for eaters and consumers to cut down on food waste while enjoying holiday favorites this Thanksgiving. Read More This Holiday Season, 3 Farmers Struggling with Food Insecurity Remind Us to Give Thanks Smallholder farmers in Africa tell the story of what it’s like to grapple with food insecurity, including their favorite dishes to cook with their crops. Read More GOBBLE Your Way to a Waste-free Turkey Day It’s time we stop this Turkey Day tomfoolery—Jonathan Bloom gives a handy acronym to help you trim the waste from your Thanksgiving meal! Read More A Waste-Free Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving, consider trying a new smartphone app to help your family reduce food waste. Technology and food merge as numerous apps help consumers solve the problem of food waste. Read More Follow Us • Join the Discussion #FoodTank

FISHING BOAT JEHOVAH JIREH IN PALK BAY

ON NOVEMBER 22, 2017 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

In context of incorrect and mischievous reporting by some of

the media channels on Tamil Nadu regarding alleged incident

involving fishing boat Jehovah Jireh in Palk Bay, following is

stated ,

1. Coast Guard Station Commander being quoted by some of

the media channels, has himself clearly stated that Coast Guard

ship in question is not under his command and therefore he can’t

confirm or deny anything on the incident. There is absolutely no

mention made by the officer regarding use of any force or bullets

on the fishermen in Jehovah Jireh.

2. The Coast Guard vide their press release dated

Nov 14, 2017 has already stated in absolutely clear terms that –

“there was no use of force or any firing by Indian Coast Guard on

the fishing boat- Jehovah Jireh in Palk Bay”. Mischievous twists

and turns being given by section of media in Tamil Nadu to

discredit the Hon’ble Defence Minister’s statement that no bullets

were fired on the fishermen is therefore highly condemnable. It

will therefore be-hov

MAN flags off pan-India drive

ON NOVEMBER 22, 2017 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

MAN flags off pan-India drive – The MAN Expedition; Initiative to spread awareness about its haulage range

Pune, 22nd November, 2017: As part of efforts to create greater visibility for its haulage range of vehicles, MAN Trucks India has undertaken a unique customer outreach. Named ‘The MAN Expedition’, the activity comprises five haulage trucks starting from Pune, Dhanbad and Kochi respectively that will traverse the country over 22 days. Collectively these five trucks, helmed by 10 Master Drivers, will travel more than 9,000 kms and converge at the company’s factory at Pithampur, near Indore. MAN’s dealer partners have organised various customer engagement programmes at 29 locations across India. The Pune to Pithampur route was flagged off and the vehicles are already in Gujarat.

The CLA Evo series trucks in this drive include 40.250, 49.250 and 49.300 tractors and 31.300 rigid truck. All these vehicles are carrying rated payload to demonstrate performance in true operating conditions. Two tractors are equipped with semi-wall trailers; one with a flat-bed trailer; and one with container trailer. These vehicles will stop at dealer locations as well as at transport nagars and dhabas. Engagement activities for customers and drivers will be conducted at all locations.

Mr. Joerg Mommertz, Chairman and Managing Director, MAN Trucks India, said, “MAN is well established as a manufacturer of Reliable, Efficient and High-performance vehicles. Our trucks have become the benchmark of product lifecycle and TCO, be it tractors, rigids, on-road and mining tippers. The MAN Expedition provides an opportunity for customers to study our vehicles and to interact with us. We believe that our haulage range consists of the right solutions to meet customers’ operational demands. The implementation of GST has already had a positive impact on the logistics & transportation business. With an MAN, customers can further enhance their efficiencies and profitability.”

The MAN CLA Evo haulage series offers unique benefits such as highest payload in its categories; best-in-class fuel efficiency; unmatched 20-hour duty cycle; and maximum product reliability and lifecycle. Offered along with After sales customer solutions such Repair Maintenance Contracts, lubricants and coolant, customers get the best value proposition. The established TCO concept is the ultimate benefit that MAN customers have experienced over the years. Some of the earliest vehicles sold by MAN Trucks in India are still operations. These include tractors that transport over dimensional cargo (ODC) having clocked nearly 10 lakh kilometres and continue to do so.

The MAN CLA EVO range

The New CLA EVO series trucks are powered by the proven MAN D-0836, turbo charged, inter-cooled engine, that is rated for 250HP and 300HP. Mated with 6- and 9-speed gearboxes, the trucks are adapted for specific operational purposes. The electronically-controlled Common Rail system makes the engine high on reliability and fuel efficiency, besides being more environment friendly.

The crawler gear in long haul trucks helps the engine run within the optimal rpm range, thereby reducing fuel consumption. Strong rigid front axle, hypoid rear axles provide superior traction &grade ability, and unmatched reliability. The tippers feature MAN‘s planetary rear axle with hub reduction, which provides high ground clearance and has proven its effectiveness in varying conditions. The inter axle and differential lock imparts superior traction.

The driver environment offers best-in-class ergonomics, visibility and control. The objective is to provide drivers high levels of comfort for significantly reduced fatigue and enhanced safety. The aerodynamic cabin with heat and sound dampeners and an optional AC helps maximise man and machine performance.

MAN After sales and Service

MAN Trucks India offers service and support to ensure maximum uptime, all the time. MAN Services offers include warranty schemes, RMCs, on-site support and 24×7 helpline service.

MAN Services also offer new solutions like lubricants that can improve the engine performance. Along with MAN genuine parts, always recommended to operators, the vehicle life cycle gets a boost – whether it is in engine hours for tippers or kilometres clocked for long haul trucks.

About MAN Trucks India

MAN Trucks India Pvt. Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus AG, Germany. The company has its Head Quarters in Pune and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The product range manufactured in this plant include tippers for off-road& construction, haulage for regular & over dimensional cargo, and special application trucks such as fire tenders, garbage compactors, concrete mixers, boom pumps, tip trailers and bulkers. The product range for India is developed at MAN Trucks R&D centre in Pune. The trucks made in India are also exported to African and Asian markets. MAN Trucks offers prompt and efficient support through its network of 65 touch points in India and one each in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. The company has sold over 26,000 trucks since it started its India operations in 2006.

BonjourIndia:Curtain Raiser

ON NOVEMBER 8, 2017 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

New Delhi, 8th November 2017. The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr. Alexandre Ziegler, along with the Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Bertrand de Hartingh, today announced the opening of Bonjour India 2017 -2018, a four-month-long voyage across India. Celebrating Indo-French partnership, it will shape the next decade of people-to-people contacts between the two countries. From November 2017 to February 2018, Bonjour India will cover a 100 programmes and projects in 33 cities across 20 states & union territories. Showcasing Indo-French expertise in innovation, education, research, science and technology, art and culture, this platform will enable and trigger further collaborations by bringing the best of India and France together.

On this occasion, Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said,‘Bonjour India is a key event of the historical Indo-French relations of friendship and trust, which have grown in scope and exchanges over the last few years. In an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, the efforts we make to address common challenges facing humanity must be done collectively. The third edition thus focuses on partnership, innovation and creativity, and is oriented in good measure towards the youth, for they renew and perpetuate our ties. Nothing can better uphold and create enduring relations than strengthening the partnership of hearts between our peoples.’

Commenting on the launch, Dr. Bertrand de Hartingh said, “Bonjour India is for everyone: it provides access to all and invites everyone to make it their own. Bonjour India is an invitation to reimagine our world with the common threads that unite us, to take forward what we have inherited and build our future together with our minds, our hearts and our hands. We look forward to a successful voyage and fruitful collaborations, bringing value to the lives of the citizens of both the countries.’

Illustrating the fruitful development of the thriving Indo-French relation, Bonjour India was launched in 2009, travelling across India to offer a series of events around ideas, science and art. Namaste France, the festival of India in France soon followed, reaffirming this dynamic process. In 2013 the second edition of BI encouraged Indo-French collaboration and co-productions, attracting a considerable audience within the span of 3 months. Scaling up, BI 2017 – 2018 will serve as a platform for the incubation of dreams, ideas and projects bringing together the best talent between the two countries for an open platform for dialogue and collaborations.

Making this larger-than-life platform come true, are our valued partner companies.  Bonjour India thanks:

Diamond Partners: Dassault Aviation, Reliance

Gold Partners: Accor, Air India, Engie, Krishnakriti, Renault, Société Générale

Silver Partners: Air France, Ariane Space, Axa, Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, BNP Paribas, Faurecia, Laurent Perrier, Mane, Naval Group, NRB Bearings, Pernod Ricard, Phoenix Mall, Saint Gobain, Thales, Vicat (Bharathi Cement), Writer Relocations

Event Partners: Schneider Electric, Sonalika Group, Suez, Apeejay Surrendra Group, L’Oreal, Champagne Besserat de Bellefon, Grover, L’Opera, Seher

Communication Partners: JC Decaux, ITSA, Foxity

Indian Institutional Partner: Indian Council for Cultural Relations

ABOUT INSTITUT FRANCAIS INDIA (IFI)

The French Institute/IFI (Institut français India) is a section of the Embassy of France responsible for connecting and implementing Indo-French human exchanges.

IFI performs numerous functions: from promoting academic and scientific exchange between higher institutes of learning and research to enabling student mobility, and promoting the French language. We also foster links between artists, scientists, NGOs, professors, enterprises, film professionals, publishers and more. We support partnerships in research and innovation, capacity-building and interactions with civil society, vocational studies, as well as artistic and cultural partnerships in performance, books, film, fashion, design and more. We support and organise forums and debates that bring together innovators and thinkers from both countries.

Two main services of IFI undertake the above functions: the department for education and research, and the department for creation and mediation. All of their sectors engage in their particular fields of cooperation with India: including Arts and Culture, Books and Ideas, Study in France, French Language Education, and Innovation and Multimedia -. These departments are all supported by the Administrative and Communication sections.

Bringing these together under one umbrella, IFI is proud to have established a Bonjour India office. A programme spanning four months from November 2017 to February 2018, Bonjour India partners French talents with Indian counterparts to showcase a season of innovation and creativity across various cities all over India.

Through the program of “The Other Thought” IFI encourages diversity in thought in a series of French-Indian encounters through debates, seminars, workshops and more.

IFI is connected to various sections including the Embassy’s Economics Section, Business France, the Press Section, and the Consulate. In India, IFI heads the network encompassing France’s two research centres in India (Puducherry and Delhi),  the four French schools (Chennai, Mumbai, Puducherry & Delhi) as well as the Alliance Française network (AF), which represents local Indian organizations that disseminate French culture, promote Indo-French cultural exchanges and teach French across the Indian territory (see our Indo-French network).

About Bonjour India:

The third edition of Bonjour India 2017-18 is unprecedented, given the ambitious scale of its partnership with India. People at the forefront of their fields will share their inspiring journeys as they change society through their innovation and creativity. At events collaboratively organised across cities and disciplines, amid performances, debates, seminars and exhibitions, all audiences will find something that captures their imagination.

With Bonjour India 2017-18, India and France will come together to create, innovate and partner towards a progressive and sustainable future.

For further information please visit www.bonjour-india.in

Industry Urges Government to Propel Growth :CEAMA Annual Function

ON NOVEMBER 8, 2017 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Man of Electronics Award to Mr Ki Wan  Kim MD LG India

Man of Appliances Award  to Mr Eric Braganza President Hair Appliance India

PwC,  report on – ‘Championing Change in the Indian Appliance & Consumer Electronics’ 

Appliances and Consumer Electronics (ACE) Industry Urges Government to Propel Growth in Domestic Manufacturing 

Partners with Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), releases report on – ‘Championing Change in the Indian Appliance & Consumer Electronics’ 

New Delhi, November 8, 2017: Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA), the apex industry body for the Appliances and Consumer Electronics (ACE) industry concluded their 38th annual function focussed on ‘Championing Change in the Indian Appliance and Consumer Electronics’. Industry experts here voiced their opinions on policy changes, and shared their recommendations to propel growth within the segment.  The occasion was graced by Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, Dr. Ajay Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Mr Sandeep Ladda, Technology Leader PwC along with Mr. Manish Sharma, President, CEAMA, Mr Sunil Vachani, Vice President, North CEAMA, Mr Kamal Nandi, Vice President, West, CEAMA and other CEAMA dignitaries.

Additionally, in association with PwC, CEAMA unveiled a detailed report on ‘Championing Change in the Indian Appliance & Consumer Electronics (ACE) Industry’. With an anticipated CAGR of only 9%, PwC findings state that manufacturing disabilities and a limited component ecosystem are root causes of low cumulative value addition. The large population and steep GDP growth over next 5 years will be the key driver for Indian economic pyramid shift towards the top. The report also goes onto illustrate government of India’s push to promote electronics manufacturing in order to achieve net zero imports, and placing the ACE industry at the forefront of digital India program.  This push has resulted in an increase in domestic manufacturing from INR 55,765 crore during 2015 – 16 to INR 64,752 crore during 2016 – 17.

Sharing his views, Mr Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog said “The appliance and consumer electronics (ACE) sector offers immense growth opportunities, not only in terms of consumption but also manufacturing and job creation. They have been one of the forthcoming industries who have successfully aligned their business strategies to various government led initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’. The policy led initiatives proposed by the government have been specifically designed to aid the small and medium enterprises. CEAMA has given these SME’s a platform to voice their opinion and become more included in government led policy and growth discussions”. 

Sharing his views on this occasion Mr. Manish Sharma – President of CEAMA, said “CEAMA was established with the sole objective to address the emerging issues of the Appliances and Consumer Electronics industry (ACE), and evaluate and advocate alignment with government policies. The aim behind releasing this report was to bring to the fore challenges faced by the industry in the current environment, and the policy framework needed to support the continuously evolving business ecosystem especially local manufacturing. The consumer durable industry creates 3 indirect jobs for every direct job, thus it needs to work closely with the government on further improving the local manufacturing framework to generate more employable labour”.

Additionally a panel discussion was held to discuss the importance of  enablers such as large scale demand generation for made in India products, cost competitiveness to make in India and easier to make in Indiapolicies to further empower the growth capacity of durable industry. The panel comprised of industry stalwarts Mr Manish Sharma, President and CEO Panasonic India, Mr Ajay Taneja, MD, Shriram Pistons and Rings LTD, Mr Hariom Rai, Co-founder and Director LAVA International and Mr Sunil Vachani, Chairman, Dixon Technologies. The session was moderated by Sankalpa Bhattacharjya, Partner PwC.

Commemorating 38 glorious years of the ACE industry, CEAMA also felicitated its industry members for their outstanding contribution to the durable industry in India. Mr. Ki Wan Kim, MD, LG India received the ‘Man of Electronics Award’ for his excellent service of over 35 years to LG, during the course of which he transformed the company into one of the most recognized brands in the country. Mr. Eric Braganza, President, Haier India was awarded the ‘Man of Appliances Award’ for his excellent mentorship and leadership skills and steered Haier India to new heights.

Attended by over 250 attendees, interactive sessions and carefully planned networking opportunities led to a robust discussion on the market potential to drive growth and finding pragmatic solutions to become the champions of change.

About CEAMA

Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA) established in 1978, is the apex Industry Chamber for the Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances Industry. CEAMA acts as a catalyst in the promotion of Industry, trade, technology and entrepreneurship. CEAMA has about 100 member companies, from every segment of Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances Industry, providing information, representation and chance to grow in the most vibrant and exciting industry.