Christmas Carnival by Devta Life Foundation, Nagpur
The upcoming lip-smacking food festival and exhibition ‘Christmas Carnival’ is going to be held in the city by Nagpur’s renowned Non-Government organization ‘Devta Life Foundation’ on December 28, 29, and 30, 2022 at Jerryl Lawns, Laxmi Nagar, Nagpur from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Along with the food festival and exhibition, they are also arranging the ‘Sursangam’ program by Musician Surabhi Dhomne on December 29, 2022, and the Flower Arrangement competition on December 30, 2022, for students, women, and cancer warriors.
The goal of Devta Life Foundation is to provide financial aid to children fighting cancer, Women, and youth empowerment through training and skill development over the past 6 years. During the pandemic, they have done great work by distributing lunch thali to workers at the crematorium, donating 1000 N95 masks to frontline workers, and many more.
Land Rover introduces unique travel experiences, Defender Journeys, in India
Jaguar Land Rover India has introduced specially curated and unique travel experiences, Defender Journeys, in India. This is a self-drive, multi-day, adventure program, in Defender vehicles, that will include many aspirational and sought-after itineraries across India.
Each Defender Journey will include luxury stays and hospitality, lifestyle experiences, cultural immersion and drive across some of the most iconic routes in India with off-road trails, that offer a complete Defender driving experience. There will be 5 Defenders deployed in each Journey, thus offering just 5 drive slots, to provide a highly exclusive and personalised experience.
The first Defender Journey known as Konkan Experience is scheduled from 16th January 2023. Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India, said: “The Defender clients are active and adventurous. Defender, with its iconic driving capabilities and design, offers the perfect opportunity to engage our discerning clients with a program to explore the cultural diversity of our beautiful country; be it the stunning coastal regions, whitewashed peaks of the Himalayas or the ephemeral dunes of the Thar. Each journey is bound to be a trip of a lifetime.
Premium fashion and lifestyle exhibitions in the city
The popular fashion and lifestyle exhibition Riwaazz brings its fresh wedding and winter collection this new year on the 10th and 11th of January at Hotel Tuli Imperial, from 11 am to 9 pm in the city, inclusive of 60-plus stalls.
Riwaazz offers visitors an exclusive range of unique creative brands from all over India. This includes cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Pune, Surat, and Hyderabad.
They are exhibiting the best of different varieties of attire to wear in this wedding season and unique collections from stunning winter apparel to mind-boggling jewelry, home decor, and many more.
Other than Nagpur, the exhibition will be organized in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Raipur, and Bhubaneshwar.
December 16, 2022: HDFC Bank announced that it has opened 100 new branches across India. The new branches were opened in 83 cities/towns spread across 15 states and Union Territories. Nearly 50% of these branches are in semi-urban and rural geographies.
The new branches were digitally launched by the bank’s MD and CEO, Mr. Sashidhar Jagdishan. Senior bank officials from Madhya Pradesh were also present.
HDFC Bank opens 100 new branches across India
Commenting on the new branches, Mr. Arvind Vohra, Group Head – Retail Branch Banking, HDFC Bank, said: “We are committed to serve our customers through a combination of physical branch units and digital banking services. We will continue to open more branches in coming months, making quality banking products and services available across the country.”
The bank has opened 425 retail branches and four digital banking units in the current financial year. At the end of December 15, 2022, the bank’s distribution network comprised of 6,762 retail branches, four digital banking units, and 17,076 ATMs across 3,279 cities/towns.
HDFC Bank’s expanded distribution network is expected to support the growth across its businesses and will help the bank in serving its customers across the country.
In 2021, HDFC Bank had unveiled organizational changes under ‘Project Future Ready’ to power the next wave of growth. The bank continues to strengthen its execution muscle across three key areas: (a) Business Verticals, (b) Delivery Channels, and (c) Technology/Digital. The continued expansion of its branch network will enable the bank to capitalize on the opportunities across customer segments.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Announces the Inauguration of its first Regional Stockyard in Northern India
Bangalore December, 2022: In line with its Customer-First philosophy of enabling easy access to world-class products and services to its customers, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the inauguration of its first regional stockyard at Faruknagar in Haryana.
Ensuring a leaner and efficient distribution network across the region, the strategically located stockyard will reduce delivery time from the current 6-8 days to a maximum of two days for dealers in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Jammu & Kashmir. This development by TKM will also benefit customers in the region who will now have speedier access to their favourite Toyota vehicles as a regional stockyard will ensure deliveries in the shortest possible time to dealers, considering proximity and availability to vast stock of all Toyota vehicles.
The five-acre stockyard which has a parking capacity of 900 vehicles, is the second such for TKM, following the launch of its first regional stockyard in Guwahati in 2020. The regional stock yard I Guwahati has majorly benefitted the dealers and customers in the North-eastern region of India. Furthermore, the Faruknagar stockyard will aid in speed, flexibility, cost reductions and more importantly CO2 reduction for, as dispatches from the TKM plant to the stockyard will be maximised through trains journeys. Currently, 60% of total TKM dispatches take place through trains and our aim is to increase the same to 80%, while being able to deliver 5,000 vehicles per month.
Commenting on the inauguration, Mr. V. Wiseline Sigamani, General Manager, TKM, said, “We are elated to announce the inauguration of our first regional stockyard in Haryana. The Northern part of India is a very important market for us and the strategic location at Faruknagar, will further enable us to cater to the customer base in this market with ease, keeping our objective of customer-first approach. As a pioneer in green mobility solutions, Toyota is leading the way towards a better tomorrow and has always put an emphasis on environmentally sustainable solutions in everything we do, be it material sourcing, manufacturing, or sales & services. By being in close proximity to our patrons through the regional stockyard, we are not only able to reduce transit costs but also reduce CO2 emissions significantly in the process, through reduced logistics”.
TKM’s current product line-up in India includes the all-new Innova Hycross & the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, a compact SUV that appeals to the young and discerning customers. Apart from being present in the premium segment with the Camry Hybrid & the Vellfire, both the Innova HyCross as well the Urban Cruiser Hyryder will be available with Toyota’s Self-charging Strong Hybrid Electric variant, thereby reiterating TKM’s efforts towards “Mass Electrification”, as well as providing more options for customers to choose from. TKM also offers the Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Legender in the Indian market, and these flagship models have been enjoying leadership position in the MPV and SUV segments. Another Toyota vehicle, which has seen tremendous response from the youth and first-time buyers, is the premium hatchback, Glanza and is being offered by TKM in the
In the last two years, Toyota opened 22 new customer touch points in North India thus covering majority of Market from customer touch points in North, including sales and service; customers can find more details about these Toyota touch points on https://www.toyotabharat.com/find-a-dealer/.
Isuzu Motors India to roll-out ‘ISUZU I-Care Winter Camp’ across India
December, 2022, Chennai: In a constant endeavour to reaffirm ISUZU’s commitment to provide the best service and ownership experience, Isuzu Motors India will be conducting a nation-wide ‘ISUZU I-Care Winter Camp’ for its range of ISUZU D-MAX Pick-ups and SUVs. This service camp is aimed at offering customers exciting benefits and preventive maintenance checks for a hassle-free driving experience during the season across the country.
An initiative of ‘ISUZU Care’, the Winter camp will be organised across all ISUZU authorised dealer service outlets, between 16th to 31st December, 2022 (both days inclusive). During this period, customers can also avail special offers & benefits for their vehicles.
Customers visiting the camp will receive the following: –
Free 37-Point Comprehensive Check-up
Free Top Wash
10% discount on Labour*
5% discount on Parts*
5% discount on Lubes & Fluids*
Free ‘REGEN’**
The ISUZU I-Care Winter Camp will be organised at all authorised service facilities of ISUZU located in Ahmedabad, Baramulla, Bengaluru, Bimavaram, Bhuj, Calicut, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Dimapur, Gandhidham, Gorakhpur, Gurugram, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kurnool, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mehsana, Mohali, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nellore, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Rajkot, Siliguri, Surat, Tirupati, Trivandrum, Vadodara, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.
Customers can call the nearest ISUZU dealer outlet or visit https://isuzu.in/service-booking/ for service booking. Customers can reach 1800 4199 188 (Toll-free) for more information.
Maximise earnings with Piaggio Vehicles’ all new Apé FX Max range of commercial 3 wheeler Electric Vehicles
New Delhi, December 2022: Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group and India’s leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles as well as pioneers in 3-wheeler electric mobility launched two new electric 3-wheelers: Apé E-City FX Max in the passenger segment and Apé E-Xtra FX Max in the cargo segment. The new vehicles were unveiled by His Excellency, Mr. Vincenzo de Luca, Ambassador of Italy to India in the presence of Mr. Diego Graffi, Chairman & MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, and Mr. Sudhanshu Agrawal, EVP and Business Head, Electric Vehicles and Exports, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd along with invited Govt. of India dignitaries. Besides the launch of the new range, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd also signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with key industry partners to ensure continued strides in building a robust EV infrastructure in India.
The new variants, Apé E-City FX Max and Apé E-Xtra FX Max have a superior driving range, 12” tyre size offering better ground clearance, and improved grade ability among other advancements. This EV range is fully assembled by an all-women team at Piaggio’s Baramati factory. Available as a fixed battery solution, Apé E-City FX Max and Apé E-Xtra FX Max boast of superior Italian design legacy with a new and attractive bezel and eye-catching graphics. A swappable battery solution for the new FX Max will also be available soon.
Maximise earnings with Piaggio Vehicles’ all new Apé FX Max range of commercial 3 wheeler Electric Vehicles
The new Apé FX Max range comes with advanced battery performance resulting in a longer run, enhanced earnings, and effective cost of ownership. The vehicles also have a reserve range of up to 5 kms, to combat range anxiety. Bigger tyres of 12” give drivers a better ride & handling experience, and control over rough, uneven road conditions making the journey safer as well as accessible to remote destinations. To provide better visibility and control while driving, the vehicle’s seat height has also been adjusted. Advanced telematics 2.0 gives drivers better navigation and allows fleet owners to track and manage the fleet with utmost efficiency.
The launch event also saw Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd sign a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with key EV players like SUN Mobility, Three Wheels United, Zyngo, City Link, Amplus Solar, Magenta Mobility, MoEVing, and MBSI to deliver 24,000 commercial EVs in a phased manner across India in 2023. Of these, over 10,000 will be deployed in partnership with SUN mobility for both cargo and passenger segments in more than 14 cities in India. Piaggio India is also partnering with Three Wheels United with their aggressive retail finance scheme for both Passenger and Cargo vehicles.
The grain festival will be organized from January 4 to 8, 2023 at Agricultural College Hostel, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur. Timings for the grain festival will from 10.00 am to 9.30 pm every day for 4 days.
During this festival, rice grain will be the main attraction produced by the farmers of the district. High-quality rice such as Jaishreeram, Chinnor, Black rice, PKV-Tilak, and many more different varieties will be available for sale to the customers.
Rice of the district is very famous all over the country for its high quality and the farmers work very hard to produce the paddy unfortunately; the farmers do not get complete payback from their crops as the traders themselves earn huge profits from the sale of the rice. After selling the rice produced by the farmers directly to the consumers, the consumers will get high-quality rice at a reasonable price than the market price and the farmers would get their fair share.
Other than rice, the farmers will be bringing along oranges from the Nagpur district to sell. Bhiwapur Chilli Powder, organic turmeric, and other organic produce will be available for sale.
Foods prepared by various women groups like pickles, papads, spices, turmeric, crude oil, various types of cabbage, silk clothes, and sarees will also be available.
Time to test your knowledge! MX Player drops the trailer of India’s most entertaining business quiz show - Business Baazi
Mumbai, 14 December 2022: They say general knowledge is not so general at times. However, tomorrow’s budding Sundar Pichais and Falguni Nayars know exactly what it takes to build a smart business empire. MX Player’s content arm – MX Studios, in partnership with Bada Business, introduces you to the future of India’s next big business tycoons in an interesting quiz show – Business Baazi. Acknowledging and testing the potential of Commerce and Business School students, this unconventional quiz show will be hosted by Aparshakti Khurana and features comedian Dr. Sanket Bhosale who entertains audiences with gags and mimicry in his various avatars.
The reality quiz show will feature 3 teams of 2 students from different schools/ colleges in each episode, determining one winner at the end of it. In a total of 13 episodes, 9 episodes will be qualifying rounds (hosting 27 teams over the span of the series) with 3 episodes for the semifinals and 1 Grand Finale that will crown the ultimate winner who takes home the trophy and a cash prize of ₹ 10 lakhs. Stream the series on MX Player, starting 16th December, 2022.
The trailer of Bada Business and MX Studios Presents Business Baazi acquaints the audience with the degree of intellectuality as it tests the contestant’s knowledge of Indian and International business affairs. It further familiarizes the viewers with ace presenter – Aparshakti Khurana and brings about comic relief in the form of Dr. Sanket Bhosale, which unlike other quiz shows adds a fun twist to the episode. But above all, Business Baazi insinuates the importance of nurturing the potential that today’s youth carry with them.
Renowned business coach Dr. Vivek Bindra will appear as a start-up guru on the show. Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. Vivek Bindra, CEO and Founder, Bada Business, said, “Business Baazi was conceptualized with an aim to ensure that learning about business becomes fun and engaging. We are thrilled about our collaboration with MX Studios as MX Player is the perfect platform for this initiative to reach out to India’s diverse audience with our fresh, relevant and universally appealing content.”
Hosting this interesting quiz show, Aparshakti Khurana said, “To be honest, I have hosted many shows, but Business Baazi was hands down the most challenging and phenomenal experience of them all. These young minds hold a depth of knowledge and I believe it is so very important to recognize and nurture this talent, the future of India.”
Dr. Sanket Bhosale further added saying, “I loved the idea of adding a comedy segment to this fascinating quiz show, it really brings a smile on the faces of these bright students and more so, it really adds a hatke twist to the format of the show. The craze for studying and making something of their life is so much sharper in this generation and I am glad I could be a part of Bada Business and MX Player’s vision of encouraging and recognizing the efforts of these young students. Me being a doctor loved to give the Best Medicine (LAUGHTER) on the show.”
Leveraging consumer insights to drive creative excellence that caters to its audience’s needs, MX Studios has entered a 3-show deal with Bada Business.
Speaking about this show and the deal, Suresh Menon – Content & Creative Head at MX Studios, said, “MX Studios has been effectively delivering brand messaging through engaging, innovative, and relevant solutions. Quiz shows have always been popular with viewers across the globe and at MX Studios, we believe our audiences are ready to consume content of diverse genres. Our 3-show content partnership with Bada Business, is a step in this direction and the first show is ‘Business Baazi’, a unique quiz show which will test the business acumen and knowledge of our young students while educating them with business insights. The show is for all aspiring/ budding entrepreneurs and we hope it strikes a chord as we continue to cater to our audiences with quality offerings and further bolster relationships with them.”
You can stream Business Baazi on MX Player 16th December onwards!
CEAT SPECIALTY showcases Farm tyre range VARDHAN at Kisan Mela in Pune
CEAT Specialty (a division of CEAT Ltd) is showcasing its new range of farm tyres “Vardhan” at “Kisan” 2022 at International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Moshi, Pune from 14th to 18th December 2022.
Mr. Amit Tolani, Chief Executive of CEAT Specialty said, “With Vardhan, we have an opportunity to serve our customers with an international standard product. Vardhan is designed to perform as reliably in haulage applications as in core farming activities. We are confident that our discerning customers will find in Vardhan a solid, dependable performer they eagerly waited for.”
Vardhan rear’s deep lugs ensure less slippage and provide long tyre life. Its unique lug deflectors provide puncture protection, reducing the downtime. Its wide tread design leads to larger footprint thereby increasing overall load carrying capacity of the tyre.
CEAT Specialty’s authorized distributor in Maharashtra- Kpally Sales Private Ltd will be present at the event to display the range
CEAT Specialty offers a wide range of Off Highway tyres for various segments like farming, mining, industrial and construction equipment.
About CEAT Specialty (https://www.ceatspecialty.com/in/):
CEAT Specialty is a division of CEAT Ltd, focussing on OHT (off highway tyres). CEAT Specialty offers a wide range of OHT tyres for various segments like farming, mining, industrial and construction equipment.
Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films presents ‘A Cheat Day’ featuring Rajeev Siddhartha and Eisha A Chopra, an intriguing story that challenges the traditionally interchangeable notions of commitment and fidelity
New Delhi 15th December 2022: Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films today premiered its latest short film titled ‘A Cheat Day’, starring Four More Shots Please fame actor Rajeev Siddhartha and Neerja fame actress Eisha A Chopra in the lead. Directed by Gautam Arora, who has received critical acclaim across national and international film festivals, the short film revolves around a conversation between two strangers Maya and Chirag, who happen to have a chance meeting at a bar. The evening that ensues reveals two strikingly different perspectives towards commitment and fidelity and all that lies in between.
A fascinating take on the evolving nature of commitment and how modern couples define what’s ok and what’s not
in a relationship, this movie focuses on the conversation between Maya and Chirag and how they lay bare both sides of this unconventional choice. Their fun filled, at times flirtatious and often testy banter puts the plot into context and brings forth a new perspective of what commitment could mean in a relationship. Just when you think Maya and Chirag have hit it off, the bittersweet ending of this movie that will surprise audiences with the depth of emotion it evokes.
Talking about ‘A Cheat Day’, actor Rajeev Siddhartha said, “This is my first ever association with Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short films and I am very excited for the release of A Cheat Day. This platform has given a credible stage to storytellers and actors alike to showcase their artistic creativity and reach out to wider audiences who are interested in watching new stories being told that are relevant to their times and interests, beyond the realms of conventional cinema. ‘A Cheat Day’ raises some intriguing questions around the meaning of commitment in the modern world and how it’s ever evolving in the context of the modern day relationship landscape. . The times we live in need for us to collectively evolve as a society and question whether conventions are helpful or detrimental to our growth and well-being. I am thankful to Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films, for being such a remarkably empowering platform for believing in and supporting storytellers that challenge the status quo.”
Expressing her excitement about the film, actor Eisha A Chopra said, “’A Cheat Day’ brought with it an exciting opportunity for me not just as an actor, but also as an individual as it nudged me to look within myself and also at the society we exist in at large. For a story told under 25 minutes, it gets you thinking about whether the boundaries that we draw upon ourselves in a relationship are our own or do we assume them by default. I am glad Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films has given a platform to share such unique stories and reach out to a modern audience base, not necessarily to give people answers but more importantly to raise the right questions,”
Director Gautam Arora says “‘A Cheat Day’ is a story relatable to me and I am privileged to be associated with Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films. This movie unfolds gradually and beautifully paves the way for an unexpected climax, giving the audience time to ponder about the modern-day idea of commitment and how boundaries are redefined in each individual couple’s case. I think Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is an ideal platform for showcasing such innovative scripts, and it has really acted as a driving force behind the development of short films in India.”
The movie will be first exclusively premiered on Royal Stag Barrel Select’s Large Short Films YouTube Channel, a platform to watch the most original and inspiring short films made by some of the finest directors in India.
WATCH ‘A Cheat Day’ HERE: https://youtu.be/rvBCZi3i8RE
Volkswagen India inaugurates a new sales & service touchpoint in Nagpur
Nagpur: Volkswagen Passenger Cars India inaugurates a new sales & service touchpoint in Nagpur. Located at Greater Main Estate Road, Hingna, the new 3S (sales, service & spares) touchpoint is operated under the adept leadership of Mr. Siddharth Vaid, Dealer Partner, Volkswagen Nagpur.
With the introduction of Volkswagen Nagpur, the Brand presents an array of its world-class, German-engineered products and services for the aspirational Indian customers in the city. The 5-car display area in the showroom will showcase India’s safest SUVW, the Taigun, striking & exhilarating Virtus and the global best-seller, Volkswagen Tiguan.
Along with the impeccable product offerings, Volkswagen Nagpur will also cater to the service requirements of our esteemed customers. The 18 bay workshop will be manned by highly skilled and trained technicians. Customers situated at a distance from the service shop can avail the door-to-door service initiative – Volkswagen Assistance.
Volkswagen India inaugurates a new sales & service touchpoint in Nagpur
Commenting at the inauguration of the new facility, Mr. Ashish Gupta,Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “We, at Volkswagen India aim to enhance our presence across the country, owing to the overwhelming response to our young and fresh product portfolio comprising of the Taigun, Virtus and Tiguan. With the introduction of Volkswagen Nagpur, we further strengthen our presence in Maharashtra and bring world-class German engineered products and services for our existing and prospective customers in the region.”
Commenting on the inauguration of the new dealershipMr. Siddharth Vaid, Dealer Partner, Volkswagen Nagpur, said, “Our aspirational and premium customers in Nagpur have an increased focus towards safety and sturdy build quality while purchasing a car. To meet our customer requirements, Volkswagen India is our preferred partner as it offers German-engineered products that have a strong build quality, safety and fun-to-drive experience. With the inauguration of this new facility in Nagpur, we are confident of offering premium mobility solutions and an integrated experience to our customers.”
In Maharashtra, Volkswagen India has a strong presence of 17 sales and service touch points. Across India, the brand has an extensive reach of 157 sales touchpoints and 125 service touchpoints across 117 cities in India.
For more details, customers can visit their nearest showroom or the Volkswagen India website;
Address of the new facility:
Volkswagen Nagpur
C-5/1, Main Estate Road, Midc, Hingna, Nagpur, 440028
Maharashtra electricity employees and engineers up in arms against privatization
To strike work from January 4 to 6
The Maharashtra Rajya Veej Karmachari, Adhikari, Abhiyanta Sangharsh Samiti (Maharashtra State Electricity Workers, Officers, and Engineers Struggle Committee) is on warpath with the state government against the privatization policy of the government.
Thirty unions have joined hands to oppose this policy and will be striking work from January 4 to 6 for 72 hours. But before that, they will also be holding other protests to press their demands on the authorities.
The electricity employees are against the idea of the state government giving almost the entire power industry, both thermal and hydroelectricity in hands of the Adani Group.
This is despite the Mahavitaran or MSEDCL being a profitable company. It is the largest and most efficient company in Asia and has won many central government awards for its overall efficiency and management of the company.
Privatization will be the cross-subsidy that is provided to agricultural consumers to zero from the area covered by Adani. It will also increase the electricity price or tariff. It will be impossible to provide electricity to farmers, household consumers, and vulnerable groups at cheap rates.
Stages of agitation:-
1. December 12, 2022: to hold gate meetings in Maharashtra.
2. December 14, 2022: submitting representations to the Hon’ble Minister, MPs, MLAs, Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Panchayat Committees, Zilla Parishads, Gram Panchayat members, social organizations, consumer organizations, farmers’ organizations, and trade unions and holding gate meetings.
3. December 16, 2022: the holding of gate meetings in Maharashtra.
4. December 19, 2022: indefinite non-cooperation movement with the management of the three companies.
5. December 23, 2022: Morcha on the Nagpur Vidhan Sabha.
6. December 29: 2022: the holding of gate meetings in Maharashtra.
7. January 2, 2023: Morcha on the Thane Collectorate.
8. January 4, 2023: 72 hours strike.
9. January 16, 2023: the holding of gate meetings in Maharashtra.
10. Indefinite strike from January 18, 2023, from 00.00 hrs.
Nearly 2 out of 3 Men (65%) take Investment decisions largely independently, but only a minority (44%) of women do so: DSP Winvestor Pulse 2022 Study
December 12, 2022: Nearly 2 out of 3 Men (65%) take Investment decisions largely independently, but only a minority (44%) of women do so, revealed the DSP Winvestor Pulse 2022 Study. DSP Mutual Fund unveiled the findings of the DSP Winvestor Pulse 2022 Survey in association with research agency YouGov, highlighting investment behavior among women and men and the differences in their attitudes and involvement while making investment decisions.
The study found that a much higher proportion of men (40%) as compared to women (27%) take entirely independent investment decisions (without consulting a professional advisor). Among those who take investment decisions along with someone else, women (67%) claimed to consult their spouse much more than men (48%) do. More than double the proportion of men (26%) said that they consulted their father for making investment decisions than women (10%).
The survey also uncovered that husbands (21%) play a bigger role in introducing women to investing than their fathers (12%). On the other hand, most men claimed to be self-taught investors. A larger percentage of men also claimed they were introduced to investments by their father (15% for men vs 12% for women), friends & social circle (18% for men & 11% for women).
From those who responded to the survey, while 32% women consulted a professional financial advisor, 36% men did so. Most men (79%) and women (78%) said they were gender neutral when it came to considering financial advisors, while the second largest preference was for male advisors among both men (15%) and women (13%). Female financial advisors were slightly more preferred by women (8%) than men (6%).
An interesting aspect of the survey was that a vast majority (nearly 70% of both male and female respondents) said they advise/ would advise their son & daughter differently about investing. In fact, 41% of parents said their own investment strategy will differ depending on their child’s gender.
An encouraging observation was that nearly half (45%) of men & women surveyed said they were investing more post Covid. Pandemic induced introspection about money, wanting higher returns than earlier and ease of investing via apps were cited by both men & women as top reasons to invest more post Covid. Among those who said that they were investing less post COVID, both men and women cite reduced income and wanting to take lesser risk as top reasons. However, more men (28%) than women (22%) cite loss of job / shutting of business as a reason to invest lesser.
The study found that the top investment goals for men and women are largely similar: To improve standard of living, save enough for retirement, and provide for child’s education. However, more women (45%) listed providing for child’s education as one of their top goals than men (40%). More men expressed having enough to live debt-free (38% for men & 33% for women) and starting their own venture (26% for men & 23% for women) as top goals.
DSP Winvestor Pulse 2022 was conducted as part of DSP Mutual Fund’s Winvestor initiative, a program to encourage women to take charge of their investment decisions and to instill confidence in them, so they don’t depend on someone else to control their finances. DSP encourages women to take charge and own their money by seeking advice only from qualified financial experts.
The survey covered 4,625 women and men across 10 cities (4 metros: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, and 6 mini-metros: Indore, Kochi, Patna, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Amritsar). The study captures responses from men and women who have been involved in investment decision-making from the age group 25 – 60. Fieldwork for the survey was done from October to November 2022. The participants include those who are currently working or have worked for at least 2 years in the past, whether they were single, married without kids or married with kids.
Aditi Kothari Desai, Vice Chairperson, DSP Investment Managers Pvt Ltd said, “I am very positive about the rise of the woman investor tribe. I believe more women are now confident of taking sound investment decisions but there is certainly a long way to go, as DSP Winvestor Pulse 2022 revealed. A telling aspect of the survey for me was that women are introduced by, as well as guided on investments more by their husbands, not by their fathers. I would appeal to parents in general & fathers specifically so, to open conversations on money & investing with their daughters at an early age. This will lead the next generation to be smarter with their investing decisions. In addition, I believe that the right professional investment advice will make a big difference in enabling women to take control of their destiny. This is where our MFDs and advisor-partners will continue to play a key role going forward.”
40% of class 10, 30% class 12 exams competency based- Ministry of Education
Almost 40% of questions in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) class 10 exam and 30% in class 12 exams in 2023 will be competency based, the Ministry of Education said.
According to the Ministry, the questions will comprise multiple formats such as objective type, constructing response type, assertion and reasoning and case based. The information was shared by Minister of State for Education Annapurna Devi in response to a written question in Lok Sabha.
‘In pursuance of NEP-2020, CBSE has been introducing competency-based questions in the Classes 10 and 12 board examinations to reform the pattern of examinations. These questions comprise multiple formats such as objective type, constructing response type, assertion and reasoning and case based format,’ she said. ‘In the academic session 2022-23, approximately 40 per cent questions in Class 10 board examinations and approximately 30 per cent questions in Class 12 are competency based,’ the minister added. Theory examinations for Class 10 and Class 12 for the academic year will begin from February 15, 2023. However, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is yet to announce the exam schedule.
The minister further said that following the introduction of the new National Education Policy, 2020, the CBSE had advised affiliated schools to follow the recommendations regarding the pattern of education.
‘Prominent among these are – competency based learning, adoption of learning outcomes, use of experiential and joyful learning pedagogies such as art integrated education, sports integrated learning, storytelling etc, emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, induction of qualified counsellors at secondary and senior secondary level,’ said the minister.
Reflector, in general, refers to any object and not the source of light that reflects light back in a specific direction when light is projected on it.
Major road accidents due to good carriers without reflectors at night time can take place leaving the person severely injured. In consideration of the possibility of road accidents, the Regional Transport Office, (RTO) will start imposing fine on vehicles without reflectors.
The owner or the driver of the vehicle will be liable to pay a fine of Rs 1000 if the rules are violated.
A fine of Rs 1500 will be imposed if the driver increases the song volume. They will recover a fine of Rs 500 for the first time but then direct fine of Rs 1500 will be needed to pay.
An RTO officer said “it was very much necessary to display reflectors during the passing of a vehicle. Reflectors play a vital role in saving the lives of the people. A driver coming from behind can judge the distance of the vehicle ahead and will take precautionary measures to avoid road accidents. Hence, the vehicle owners should ensure reflectors in white, red, and yellow on their vehicles.”
Kamna Pathak gets hitched! Ties the knot with Sandeep Shridhar
Kamna Pathak, the Dabbang DulhaniyaRajesh in &TV’s Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, has turned into a real-life dulhaniya. The actor tied the knot on December 8th, with her long-time friend and actor Sandeep Shridhar, at the wedding ceremony in Nagpur, attended by their close relatives and friends from the industry. Talking about her marriage ceremony, Kamna Pathak shared, “I am finally hitched, and it is official! (Laughs). Everyone around me has always been curious about the man in my life and when I’ll get hitched. It is one question that encompassed every discussion that would involve me. So finally, the cat is out of the bag! I tied the knot with Sandeep in a private ceremony with close friends and family. We had elaborate rituals spread over four days. The celebrations started with Sakhar Puda – the engagement ceremony. The marriage ceremony took place in Nagpur in a typical Maharashtrian style. Marathi weddings are quite simpler and fast-paced. I wore a silk saree with an intricate gold border in a wonderful and distinctive Maharashtrian style with a Mundavalya on my forehead. We also held Kelvan, a pre-wedding Marathi ritual a day or two before the wedding. All the traditions, such as Haldi, Mehendi, Sangeet, and Phera, took place in Orange City, followed by a grand reception in my hometown of Indore. My parents were in tears to see me in the bride’s attire, and I was equally emotional. It felt like a dream, but it was all so real and magical”.
Kamna Pathak gets hitched! Ties the knot with Sandeep Shridhar
Speaking about her husband – actor Sandeep Shridhar, Kamna said, “Our love blossomed after many years of knowing each other through theatre and being friends. We both share a love and passion for our art, which brought us together. They say you get wedding jitters, and while there was some nervousness before walking down that aisle, it all faded when I saw him in that groom’s attire, and he looked like the prince charming I had always imagined. We are very excited to begin our journey as husband and wife. Our families have known each other for a long time and have been very supportive. Sandeep is very caring and encouraging. It is his this nature that brought us closer and made me fall in love with him. Nothing could be better for a girl to marry her best friend, and I feel lucky to have my best friend as my partner for life.”
Watch Kamna Pathak as Rajesh in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan at 10:00 pm, airing every Monday to Friday only on &TV!
Nagpur cop abuses old age driver, women returning from PM Modi’s event
Nagpur: While the mismanagement of Nagpur Traffic Police was quite evident for the people who travelled to MIHAN for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Second Capital of the State, a police personnel caught an eye of social media after he abused an old age driver and also misbehaved with women who were returning from the event. The video of the incident had gone viral on social media platforms attracting flak from all sections of society.
Speaking to Nagpur Today Gayatri Uchitkar, a BJP worker, who was subjected to misbehave by the cop narrated her ordeal
“After PM Modi’s event, we were returning to city. However, while crossing MIHAN area, a police personnel of Nagpur Police picked a scuffle with our driver, following a minor traffic hiccup. The cop subsequently hurled abuses at our driver, who is an old man. When I tired to intervene, he also misbehaved with me,” informed Gayatri.
“I’m going to file a complaint with Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar,” she added.
Notably, thousands of Nagpurians were subjected to severe traffic chaos thanks to the apathy of Nagpur Traffic Police. Even media personnel covering PM Modi event were no exceptions! While PM Modi even reached Goa from Nagpur, all the visitors gone for his MIHAN visit were stuck at the venue.
PAN card to get inactive from April 1 if not linked to Aadhar
The income tax administration warned citizens on Saturday to hurry up and link their Permanent Account Numbers (PANS) to their separate Aadhaar biometric identification numbers before the deadline passes.
“As per Income-tax Act, 1961, it is mandatory for all PAN holders, who do not fall under the exempt category, to link their PAN with Aadhaar before 31 March 2023. From 1 April .2023, the unlinked PAN shall become inoperative. The last date is approaching soon. Don’t delay, link it today!” the department said in a social media post. PAN is required for a variety of financial operations, such as creating bank accounts, depositing money into them, opening Demat accounts, buying and selling real estate, and trading in stocks. Additionally, the PAN card is a form of picture identification recognised by all governmental and non-governmental organisations in the nation. Linking the two is crucial for the tax administration
because Aadhaar is biometric-based and cannot be obtained based on any other identifying paper.
As stated in a previous announcement, inhabitants of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, and Meghalaya who do not have an Aadhaar are excluded from this requirement.
In addition, non-residents as defined by the Income Tax Act of 1961, those who were eighty years old or older at any point in the prior year, and foreign nationals are included in the exempt group. The tax department’s main objective is to link PAN and Aadhaar, which will assist reduce the number of duplicate PANs and improve tax compliance. After paying a cost of Rs. 1000, PAN can be linked with Aadhaar on the tax department’s website, www.incometax.gov.in, according to the government.
Kasturchand Park-Automotive Square & Prajapati Nagar-Sitabuldi Interchange Routes open for Revenue Services
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today, flagged off inaugural metro trains from Automotive Square to Kasturchand Park Metro Station (Orange Line) and Prajapati Nagar to Sitabuldi Interchange (Aqua Line). The Prime Minister, dedicated first phase of Nagpur Metro Rail Project. The starting of metro services would provide seamless connectivity to commuters across the city on all the four directions.
The Hon. Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Chief Minister Hon Eknath Shinde, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Hon Nitin Gadkari, Deputy Chief Minister Hon Devendra Fadanvis, Union Minister of State for Railways Shri Raosaheb Danve, MP Shri Krupal Tumane, MLC Shri Chandra Shekhar Bawankule and other officials accompanied the Prime Minister during the event.
The section from Automotive Square to Kasturchand Park Metro Station is part of Reach-II, while Prajapati Nagar to Sitabuldi Interchange forms Reach-IV of Nagpur Metro Project. Simultaneously, the Prime Minister also performed Shilanyas for the second phase of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project. The Phase-II would be extension of the first phase and includes 32 stations and covers a distance of 43.8 km and extends to Kanhan in North, Butibori MIDC in South, Transport Nagar (Kapsi) in East and Hingna in West. It comprises 1.2 km at-grade with 2 stations and 42.6 km elevated with 30 stations.
The Prime Minister reached Zero Mile Metro Station at 10 am today and viewed the gallery and exhibition there. The Gallery and the exhibition showcased the entire Maha Metro Nagpur project since beginning. The Maha Metro Nagpur routes on all the four directions were depicted there. The various facets of the project like double decker via-duct, Zero Mile Metro Station, Guinness World Record title achievement were on display at the Gallery.
A `Rangoli’, depicting G20 logo was also drawn at the Zero Mile Metro Station, which was a major attraction for the commuters. The Prime Minister went through the gallery watched the various panels put up on display there. He also inspected the model of Maha Metro Rail Project Phase-I. After watching the Model and the exhibition, the Prime Minister got a ticket form himself and then proceeded to the Platform level to board the train.
The Prime Minister boarded metro train from Zero Mile Metro Station at the platform level. On board, the Prime Minister talked to students from All India Institute of Medial Sciences (AIIMS) and asked them about their academic exercise. He also interacted with young entrepreneurs from various start-ups and also diwyang individuals. The Prime Minister also enquired about various activities undertaken by the Diwyang (Physically Challanged) bodies.
The PM deboarded at Khapri Metro Station. He flagged off maiden Metro trains on the two routes of (Khapri to Automotive Square Metro Station) and Aqua Line (Prajapati Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar Metro Station). He unveiled the plaque dedicating first phase of Nagpur Metro Rail Project. The Prime Minister performed Shilanyas of the second phase of the Nagpur Metro Project.
A social worker and Diwyang Shri Shrikant Bhoge who rode the Metro train said that he was fortunate to meet and talk to the Prime Minister. He said he was excited to have travelled with the PM and added that he gave congratulatory letter to the PM, which he willingly accepted.
The starting of services on these two routes have been widely welcomed by one and all and would certainly boost the Maha Metro ridership in the days to come.
DP World provides patrolling vehicles to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation
Nagpur, 10 December 2022: Keeping up with the commitment to protecting wildlife and conserving nature, DP World, a leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, has recently provided two patrolling vehicles to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation to help strengthen patrolling within the forest area. The patrolling vehicles were handed over at an event at the Forest Office at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, by Mr. Kevin D’Souza, Director – Commercial & Business Development, DP World Subcontinent and Mr. Jibu K. Itty, CEO, DP World Nhava Sheva.
The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is home to at least 80 tigers, with over 200 tigers in the wider area. It is known for having the fastest growing tiger population in the country, The frontline forest patrolling staff is engaged throughout the day for effective monitoring and travel on foot in small groups. With the reserve spread over 625.4 square kilometres, forest personnel also travel to remote locations within the forest area on two wheelers.
With the additional patrolling vehicles, the frontline personnel will face lower risk while discharging their duties and can intensify patrolling effectively. Furthermore, this will also improve patrolling capabilities at the tiger reserve and will play an important role in the prevention and early detection of forest fires and help reduce human-wildlife conflict.
Mr. Jitendra Ramgaokar, IFS Field Director, TATR and Executive Director TATR Conservation Foundation said, “We would like to thank DP World for their support of new patrolling vehicles which will enable our frontline staff to monitor remote areas of the reserve more safely and help protect the natural heritage of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. This will also help prevent illicit acts in and around the forest area”.
Commenting on the occasion, Kevin D’Souza, Director – Commercial & Business Development, DP World Subcontinent said, “At DP World, we are committed towards the protection of wildlife and biodiversity. We believe Tadoba’s conservation success is owed to the efforts of the frontline staff, who work 24×7 to protect the wildlife. For us, the safety of Tadoba’s staff working under risky conditions to protect wildlife and wild habitats, is of paramount concern. Supporting the reserve with the patrolling vehicles will enable the staff to work safely in remote areas with confidence”.
DP World is also a part of an industry taskforce led by United for Wildlife that aims to tackle the tragedy of illicit wildlife trade by joining hands with integral stakeholders. The company has signed 11 commitments to cover initiatives that prevent transportation of illegal wildlife products and has pledged to do everything in its capacity to stop illegal wildlife trade.
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Board exams; No home centres for SSC, HSC students
The Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced that students appearing for the 2023 SSC and HSC board exams in February-March will not be allowed to take the exams in their school and that no extra time would be given to the students for completion of their papers.
Class 10 and Class 12 board exams will be conducted in the original, pre-Covid manner, and the old guidelines will be brought back.
The extra time was given to compensate the students as they had faced problems during the online classes.
Similarly, the facility of home centres was introduced for the safety of students during the pandemic, but now for the upcoming board exams, the students will have to travel to the allotted centre.
Talking about the specially-abled students, Suma Das, Principal of Bhandup’s Pawar Public School said that at least some sort of support should be given to special students. She said, “ICSE board supports students with such policies, the State Board should do it as well.”
Transgender people can apply for police constable’s job: Maharashtra govt to HC
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Friday told the Bombay HC it will allow transgender persons to apply in the state-wide recruitment process for police constables.
Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Abhay Ahuja were told by advocate-general Ashutosh Kumbhakoni that it will provide for a third drop-down option for transgenders after male and female in the online application form by December 13. Transgender candidates can apply before December 15, the last date for submitting the forms.
The state had appealed against orders of Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal in respect of Arya Pujari (23) from Satara and Nikita Mukhyadal (34) from Pimpri-Chinchwad. Both aspirants had moved MAT aggrieved that there was no option for transgenders to apply.
Every person is a Hindu who considers India as his own, asserts RSS chief Dr Mohanji Bhagwat
Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said “Every person is a Hindu who considers India as his own. Accept it in adverse situations. No matter what language a person speaks, what religion he practices or whether he is an atheist, he considers the country as his own, he is a Hindu,” he asserted.
Dr Bhagwat further said, “Every Hindu should be patriotic and it must be his or her basic character. If one loves one’s country, it doesn’t mean the land only, it means its culture, traditions, people, rivers and every aspect encompassing the nation.”
Addressing a gathering during the concluding programme of Tritiya Varsh Sangh Shiksha Varg of RSS at Reshimbagh ground, Dr Bhagwat also said, the RSS has worked for creating awareness about patriotism and imbibing it among the people of the country. Param Pujya Shri Shri Jagatguru Dr Mallikarjun Vishwaaradhya Shivacharya Mahaswamiji was the chief guest of the programme.
The ‘Shiksha Varg’ is the process of imbibing patriotism among the youth, who becomes a Swayamsevak after this course, said the RSS chief. Dr Bhagwat said, India gave the message of peace to the world. Now the whole world looks towards India as the land of peace and happiness. “You need to maintain relations with the world, but on your own terms, and for it, you need to become capable. Those who want to be independent should also become capable in respect of their security,” Dr Bhagwat emphasised.
India has the vision of world peace and now, we are heading towards becoming a Vishwaguru’ with this vision, said the RSS chief. He also said, people should think about what they can give to the country rather than asking what the country or society gives them. “Amid our own progress, we should live our lives thinking about the progress of the country and society,” he added.
Swamiji, in his speech said, the ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’ of India is famous world-wide. “Our history is loaded with such stories that explain the bonding of Guru-Shishya’ and the Shiksha Varg of RSS is also an example of the same culture.” Talking about the effect of westernisation, Swamiji said, “The Western culture has captured the mind of Indian youth and kids. Today, their patriotism is on decline. RSS is on a mission to imbibe patriotism among youths through such training courses, which he added is the need of the hour.”
Earlier, Dakshinamurty, Sarva Varg Sarvadhikari, presided over the event. Ram Harkare, Vidarbha Prant Sanghchalak, and Shridhar Gadge, Nagpur Mahanagar Saha Sanghchalak also shared the dais.
Padma Shri Dr Shridhar Vembu, Founder, Zoho Corp; Folk Music artist Padma Shri Anwar Khan; Rishad Premji, Chief Strategy Officer, Wipro; Vishad Mafatlal, Padmanabh Mafatlal Group; Adinath Hridayanath Mangeshkar, Krishna Mangeshkar, Baijayant Panda, BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP; and Anurag Bahl were present during the event as guests.
Hundreds of participants from across the nation participated in this 25-day Varg. The participants demonstrated drills learnt during the training at the concluding event.
State-level Boxing Championships will be held at Gandhibagh Indoor Hall beginning December 10 under the auspices of the Maharashtra Boxing Association.
During a press conference, Secretary Nagpur Mahanagar Boxing Association Arun Bhute stated, “It will be the 21st Elite women state boxing championship, which will be hosted by Nagpur Boxing Association. The championship will be held for women’s ages 19 to 40 years, with 12 weight categories ranging from under 45kg to 80kg+.”
The competition will feature 112 players from 29 Maharashtra districts.
The matches will begin at 11 a.m. on December 10 and will last until December 12. Six teams competed in this competition.
The state association has invited six women and six men to serve as referees “He continued.
Rakesh Tiwari, Secretary of the Maharashtra Boxing Association, stated that those who qualify for the quarterfinals in the state championship will be able to compete in the mini Olympics in Pune, while those who secure gold medals in the state championship will represent Maharashtra in the Nationals, which will be held in Bhopal beginning December 20.”
Asha Bhosle to receive Maharashtra Bhushan Award in the city
Legendary playback singer, Asha Bhosle will soon be presented with the Maharashtra Bhusan award in the city said the State Cultural Minister, Sudhir Mungantiwar on Wednesday.
Starting her career in the year 1943, Bhosle was also mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most-recorded artist in history. The younger sibling of the late Lata Mangeshkar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2008.
The function is likely to be held on December 21 or 22, 2022 at Yashwant Stadium, Dhantoli.
NPCI to allow credit card holders to use UPI for payments
Razorpay, a fintech platform, is partnering with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to allow credit card holders to use the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to pay for goods and services. The National Payments Corporation of India, which is responsible for making all payment-related choices, is constantly making decisions to expand the use of UPI throughout the nation. Until now, NPCI had acknowledged the possibility of using a credit card to enhance UPI payment. For this, UPI and Rupay have a partnership. Following this, the Razorpay payment gateway now permits its merchants to accept UPI payments via Rupay credit cards.
Razorpay stated that Axis Bank is a partner of Razorpay. This choice was made with the demands of the traders in mind. The RuPay Credit Card is now accepted by merchants using Razorpay and UPI. You will be able to pay Razorpay merchants using your Rupay credit card through HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank, and Indian Bank as the first banks.
The major benefit of attaching your UPI credit card is that you won’t need to take it with you wherever you go. Through UPI, credit card payments are simple and convenient. When making this payment, you must select the credit card option rather than the debit card option.
1. You need to first launch the UPI app.
2. You then need to select the ‘Add Card’ option.
3. The information for your credit card then needs to be filled out completely.
4. OTP needs to be filled which will be sent to the registered mobile number.
5. You must then validate your card.
6. You will then see the credit option in Payment UPI.
Around 250 million Indians use UPI for daily transactions, according to NPCI data. In this country, 50 million people use one or more credit cards. Now, even those who exclusively use credit cards to make payments will be able to use UPI.
Asian Paints Brings You The Dustiest Wedding Of The Year
December , 2022: The exteriors of a house are often exposed to heat, dust and harsh weather conditions which diminish the beauty of the walls when the paint fades or wears off. Asian Paints Apex DustProof checks all boxes in preventing any loss or damage to the beauty of a home’s exterior walls. The new campaign by the paint and décor giant drives home this point with wit. The commercial focuses on how Asian Paints Apex DustProof emulsionis the ultimate paint solution to fight off any dust storm and to protect home walls from harsh weather conditions. The application of it would shield homes from inclement weather conditions keeping it new and unblemished for years.
The TVC depicts a couple’s wedding ceremony marred by an unexpected dust storm when the bride makes an entry and how Apex Dustproof steps in to save the day. The ace product resists dust from settling on walls and retains the paint for longer owing to its Dust Pick-up Resistance (DPUR). Asian Paints highlights this proposition in the commercial with a touch of humour making it real and relatable. This water-based exterior wall finish also offers 5-year performance guarantee.
Speaking on the new TVC, Amit Syngle, MD and CEO, Asian Paints Limited said, “Every individual endeavours to maintain the beauty of their homes throughout their lives. However, accumulation of dust can detriorate the exterior of ones homes leading to fading of colour. With Asian Paints Apex DustProof, consumers can protect their home exteriors from the effects of dust while retaining its beauty for a longer period of time. Through the new film for Apex Dustproof, thisproduct proposition has been communicated in a humorous way.”
Sukesh Nayak, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy Mumbai, added, “The film takes a dig on dust, humorously. The plot is set in a wedding where everything seems to fall apart because of dust. It is here that Asian Paints Apex Dust Proof comes to save the day and the wedding.”
Please find below the link to the new TVC for Asian PaintsApex Dustproof Emulsion:
Pernod Ricard India leads an industry-first initiative – #OneForOurPlanet to reduce environmental impact across its value chain; removes permanent mono-cartons from its packaging
8 December 2022, Mumbai: Pernod Ricard India (PRI), a global leader in the wine and spirits industry, launches an industry first initiative – #OneForOurPlanet, as it continues its journey towards the removal of permanent mono-cartons from its packaging. With this landmark sustainability initiative, the company is removing 100% permanent mono-cartons from its packaging by June 2023, in a phased manner.
#OneForOurPlanet reiterates the company’s commitment to reduce the environmental impact of packaging across each step of its value chain, from grain to glass. It also aims to nudge today’s purpose-driven consumers to make eco-conscious purchase decisions. Advancing towards a greener tomorrow, with this initiative, Pernod Ricard India strives to generate a holistic impact by reducing carbon emissions every year by 7310 Tonnes, saving 2.5 lakh trees, and reducing waste-to-land fill by 18745 tons. With this initiative, the company aims to reduce cumulative packaging emissions by over 75,000 Tonnes by 2030.
Talking about the initiative, Ranjeet Oak, Chief Commercial Officer, Pernod Ricard India, said, “At Pernod Ricard India, we are driven to make a difference to the planet. Expanding our sustainability agenda to create greater impact, this initiative is directed at reducing our carbon footprint across each step of the value chain – from grain to glass. This initiative also brings to light changing consumer sentiments around eco-conscious purchase patterns to drive adoption of the initiative across markets. We envision this initiative to become a larger movement and our stakeholders to turn into advocates by practicing and propagating eco-conscious consumption. We are happy to see some of our industry peers already joining the crusade.”
Further, Kartik Mohindra, Chief Marketing Officer, Pernod Ricard India, added “The world has entered a new era of sustainability and we are catering to consumers who are becoming increasingly eco-conscious. They are seeking brands and products that bolster a sustainable impact on the environment and planet at large. As a responsible corporate citizen present in India for over 25 years, sustainability is key to Pernod Ricard India’s operations and our new campaign #OneForOurPlanet is a testament to our commitment. Through this campaign we aim to inspire consumers to not only make eco-conscious purchase decisions but also champion this cause and help us evangelize this into a larger movement. We are humbly proud of this initiative and also urge our industry peers and partners to unbox their ‘spirits’ and join this initiative that’s another one for our planet.”
To ensure adoption of this major environment and industry-first initiative, Pernod Ricard India is steering a conscious consumption movement by sensitizing and educating its customers and consumers. The company will also continue to team with local communities, NGOs, industry peers and customers to pave way for a truly circular economy. For the seamless transition through this journey, the company has also introduced recycled and recyclable neck tags, in several states, that redirect consumers to a micro-site solely created around the initiative #OneForOurPlanet.
Leading change in the industry, #OneForOurPlanet is a significant step in achieving the company’s commitment towards zero-waste-to-landfill contribution. This milestone initiative is in line with the company’s ambitious sustainable packaging strategy, which supports a circular economy and aims to protect and nurture the environment. With a commitment to minimizing waste at every step, the company aims to produce and distribute its products in ways that optimize and help preserve natural resources, reduce carbon footprint, and create water positivity. 100% of its packaging will be recyclable, compostable, or reusable by 2025. The company is investing in technology to maximize the reuse of glass bottles while ensuring quality, with an ambition of using 40% recycled- glass content by 2025. With such programmes, Pernod Ricard India aims to reduce its overall carbon footprint by 50% by 2030. The company has also engaged in water stewardship initiatives through a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recharge approach.
#OneForOurPlanet is aligned to Pernod Ricard’s Global 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap — ‘Good Times from a Good Place’. The four pillars of its roadmap, which include Nurturing Terroir, Valuing People, Circular Making, and Responsible Hosting, address all aspects of its business with clear objectives in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Metro Services on Kamptee Road and Central Avenue Soon
Maha Metro Nagpur, is operating passenger services on 26.5 km route from Kasturchand Park to Khapri Metro Station & Sitabuldi Interchange to Lokmanya Nagar Metro Station. Soon metro trains will be operating on a 13.5 km route. It includes 8.5 km stretch between Sitabuldi Interchange and Prajapati Nagar Metro Station and 5 km stretch between Kasturchand Park Metro Station and Automotive Chowk Metro Station.
With metro services on Central Avenue and Kamptee Road getting operational, residents of both these routes will be greatly benefited as will be connected to Wardha and Hingna Marg respectively.
• Automotive Square Metro Station: The last metro station on the North-South route or the Orange Line of Maha Metro, the station is located on the Kamptee Road and is one of the busiest route of the city. With commercial operations starting on Automotive Square Metro Station, the citizens living in the nearby areas will benefit greatly.
There are a large number of colleges, commercial complexes, banks, government offices on both sides of the said road. Also this road is a major road connecting North and South Nagpur. Also major and historical monuments and institutions like Reserve Bank of India, Kasturchand Park, Sitabuldi Fort line up this route.
The president of Shitla Mata Mandir Krida Mandal Shri Sunil Chaube said that the starting of commercial services on this stretch would be of huge help to the people living in this area. He has appealed to people to avail of this facility and avoid using personal vehicles to commute in the city.
• Prajapati Nagar Metro Station: Prajapati Nagar Metro Station is the last metro station on the East-West route or the Aqua Line and has highest traffic volume. A large number of people from this area travel to MIDC Hingana daily for jobs. Gandhibag, Itwari, Maskasath etc. are major commercial areas adjacent to this metro line.
This Metro Station will cater to people living in and around areas like Mahalgaon, Kapshi, Bhandewadi, and Swami Narayan Mandir. The founder of Jagat Public School Shri Sharad Gandhi hoped that students would be benefitted immensely with the starting of metro services. The school management would encourage students to commute by Metro, he said.
Transport facility is a major issue for this area and will be taken care of once commercial services start on this area. The nature of entire stretch of Central Avenue being commercial, a large volume of vehicular traffic plies here. With the expansion of the city, the traffic on this road has also increased steadily over the years and Metro service is the only option to meet this demand.
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