10, Jan 2024
Yamaha unveils Exciting Colour Schemes & Graphics for its Motorcycle Range
Bengaluru, 10 th January 2024: Building on its brand campaign, ‘The Call of the Blue,‘ India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. today announced a major refresh to its motorcycle line-up. This update includes fresh colour choices and cosmetic enhancements for the popular R15 V4 and the FZ series model range including FZ-S FI Ver 4.0 DLX, FZ-S FI Ver 3.0, FZ FI Ver 3.0, and the FZ-X.
As the new year begins, the introduction of vibrant color schemes and graphical enhancement is to boost sales and establish stronger connections with young customers across the country. The emphasis is on catering to the preferences of young customers and enhancing their experience through these upgrades. The new color choices are tailored to match each customer’s lifestyle, provide them a personalized journey and finally enticing enthusiasts to embrace ‘The Call of the Blue.’
Commenting on the upgrades, Mr. Eishin Chihana, Chairman – Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies said, “Yamaha is excited to unveil its refreshed 2024 motorcycle lineup, in line with ‘The Call of the Blue’ brand campaign. We are elated to introduce vibrant new color options and appealing graphics that aim to captivate riders and onlookers alike. The carefully curated palette that features bold and refreshing shades, not only adds glamour to the bikes but is also expected to heighten consumer delight, promising visually stunning and gratifying experiences for Yamaha enthusiasts in India.”
“We have introduced these fresh color schemes after receiving a lot of feedback from our young consumers in the color related surveys that are being conducted from time to time. Through these upgrades, we are committed to offer a personalized journey to the Yamaha fans, encouraging more enthusiasts to embrace ‘The Call of the Blue’ for an enhanced biking experience.”
The supremely sporty R15 V4 model for 2024 is set to dazzle enthusiasts with an all-new and bold color scheme – ‘Vivid Magenta Metallic.’ This will be exclusively available at Yamaha’s upscale Blue Square outlets. Enhancing the model’s appeal, the existing Racing Blue and Metallic Red shades have undergone cosmetic upgrades and will now sport refreshing tones and sportier graphics.
The FZ series for 2024 undergoes a transformative update, with spectacular new colors that promise to captivate onlookers. The FZ-S FI Ver 4.0 Deluxe now boasts an all-new ‘Racing Blue’ shade, while the existing Metallic Black color is now replaced with the striking Matte Black option. Apart from this, the Matte Black and Majesty Red colors have also received stylish cosmetic enhancements. Notably, the seat color for the entire FZ-S FI Ver 4.0 Deluxe has been transformed to a sleek solid black, adding a refreshing touch to the overall aesthetic.
In a bid to further enhance the visual appeal, the FZ-S FI Ver 3.0 model is now available in the attractive Matte Grey color, while the FZ FI debuts a captivating Matte Cyan shade. The FZ-X, joining the vibrant lineup, introduces the strong & rugged Matte Titan color.
Yamaha will continue to carry forward the rich legacy of the popular sports bike with such exciting upgrades, thereby enriching the overall experience of biking enthusiasts in India.
| Models | Color Options | Ex-Showroom (Delhi) |
| R15 V4 | Vivid Magenta Metallic & Racing Blue | Rs. 1,87,000 |
| R15 V4 | Metallic Red | Rs. 1,82,000 |
| FZ-S FI Ver 4.0 Deluxe | Racing Blue, Matte Black& Majesty Red | Rs. 1,29,700 |
| FZ-S FI Ver 3.0 | Matte Grey | Rs. 1,21,700 |
| FZ FI | Matte Cyan | Rs. 1,16,500 |
| FZ-X | Matte Titan | Rs. 1,37,200 |
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- By Rabindra
10, Jan 2024
Noise launches Noise ColorFit Thrill smartwatch for the go-getters
New Delhi, January 10th, 2024: Noise, India’s leading smartwatch and connected lifestyle brand is proud to introduce the latest addition to its smartwatch portfolio, Noise ColorFit Thrill. The rugged smartwatch offers a distinctive feel alongside having the newness of a camouflage strap option that adds a touch of adventure to one’s daily style. The Noise ColorFit Thrill delivers a robust form factor catering to the dynamic lifestyle of consumers. Boasting an impressive 15-day battery life (500 mAh), the smartwatch ensures connectivity while tracking their activities without the worry of continuous charging. The product launches today on Flipkart and gonoise.com and will be up for purchase at a price of INR 2,999.
The Noise ColorFit Thrill is a perfect companion for adventure lovers that represents an amalgamation of rugged design and fashion-forward lifestyle. Moreover, the smartwatch makes every interaction immersive with its crystal clear 2-inch HD screen. The 240*296 px resolution and TFT display with 550 nits brightness ensures clear visibility even in bright outdoor conditions, providing a hassle-free experience. Users can make their outing even more convenient through hands-free communication with BT calling, an in-built microphone, and a speaker. The smartwatch provides direct access to the dial pad and recent call logs directly from your wrist, cutting down the hassle of taking out your smartphone when indulging in an outdoor experience. In addition to this, one can save up to 10 favourite contacts for quick and easy calling as well. The functionality ensures the aspect of reliable communication to be present on the go. It comes in a range of exciting colours including Jet Black, Thunder Grey, Camo Green, Camo Grey, and Vintage Brown.
The Noise ColorFit Thrill offers a diverse range of features for both productivity and health monitoring. With the Noise Health Suite™ users can effectively monitor essential health metrics such as heart rate, SpO2, sleep patterns, and stress levels, among others. On the other hand, the integrated Productivity Suite keeps daily reminders and weather forecasts easily accessible. The IP68 water and dust resistance ensures durability in any environment. The Noise Buzz provides access to recent call logs and saves up to 10 contacts. The new Noise ColorFit Thrill extends 100+ sports modes and 150+ watch faces alongside pairing seamlessly with the NoiseFit App for enhanced productivity.
Product Specifications
Noise ColorFit Thrill
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Screen |
2-inch HD Display |
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Resolution |
240*296 px |
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Brightness |
550 nits |
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Waterproofing |
IP68 |
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Battery Usage |
Upto 15 days (500 mAh) |
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Sports Mode |
100+ modes |
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Watch-faces |
150+ cloud-based |
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Highlight Features |
Rugged Form Factor Camouflage Strap Options 2-inch HD screen 15-days battery life |
10, Jan 2024
Space Matrix Transforms Gurgaon office for Global intralogistics systems manufacturer Beumer Group
Delhi NCR, 10th January 2024: Space Matrix, a leading workplace design, and build company, recently designed the new office for BEUMER India Pvt Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of German Multinational, BEUMER Group headquartered in Beckum, Germany. The client is an international leader in manufacturing of intralogistics products, systems & solutions. Located on the 8th – 9th floor of DLF Corporate Greens Building in Gurgaon, the new office space depicts the deep roots and core values of BEUMER Group.
As an international organization operating across 70 countries, BEUMER Group needed a workspace that moved away from their current traditional space with conventional cabins, meeting rooms, and cubicles. The new office space had to have a true ‘Wow’ factor. In a highly impactful display of a collaborative effort between Space Matrix and Beumer, this was achieved through the creation of a vertical connection through a staircase that connected the two floors internally.
The design and the concept of the staircase was from Space Matrix and focused on creating a sense of community and collaboration. However, the engineering deployed to convert the design into reality was provided by Beumer. The outcome showcases Space Matrix’s design excellence, and the engineering capabilities of Beumer, and underscores the narrative of joint efforts to achieve highly impactful outcomes.
Speaking about this, Rohit Raj Puniani, Managing Director, Space Matrix, said, “Beumer is one of our most prestigious clients, and among the leaders in their vertical globally. From the first day of our discussions, the focus was to integrate their brand’s values into the space. We applied the principles of design thinking, and leveraged our in-depth understanding of the client’s vision to ensure that everything was spot on. We are glad to have executed the project to perfection by meeting all client expectations of functionality, efficiency, and strategic placement of buzz zones.”
The design of the two-floor office was done in a way that the 8th floor was kept exclusively as an Employees only floor, and the 9th floor was turned into the arrival experience floor. This enabled the separation of high buzz recreational and arrival zones from the low buzz/quiet zones where the employees work. The soaring double-height space seamlessly expands into a collaborative area for the employee floor. This well-designed space acts as a central hub connecting the work areas on both levels and serves as the focal point during town halls and events. It is equipped with life-sized screens that ensure uninterrupted digital connectivity.
Adding further, Nitin Vyas, Managing Director & CEO, BEUMER India Pvt Ltd., said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the entire process, from the initial offer stage to the design and, finally, the delivery of our new office by Space Matrix. It was truly awesome. The level of commitment and involvement demonstrated by the Space Matrix team was amazingly refreshing in today’s world of quick fixes. I appreciated the extra effort and their unwillingness to compromise on designs, all thanks to the Space Matrix Design Team. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to the entire Space Matrix team. We embarked upon our office transformation journey over a year ago with an aim to boost employee engagement, brand integration in the office design and attracting new talent. The idea was to take comfort, aesthetics, and employee well-being to new levels of excellence, and Space Matrix has done complete justice to the brief.”
The central goal of the workspace transformation was to enhance the overall employee experience, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. The design deliberately removed cubicles and enclosed rooms along the glass façade, granting every employee a breathtaking connection to the natural world just outside the office. With an abundance of natural light and lush greenery, the workspace cultivates a profound link between its occupants and the surrounding environment.
The open work area offers a remarkable 360-degree view that spans both floors, thanks to the deliberate placement of the full-height masses. It’s a visual masterpiece where every corner tells a story. The designated focus work zones are cleverly distinguished from the vibrant buzz zones through the ingenious use of alternate furniture and lighting, creating an environment that fosters both concentration and collaboration. What truly sets the space apart is the captivating graphic carpet pattern that adorns the work area. It infuses the space with a dynamic sense of movement and energy, turning the workspace into an engaging and vibrant realm where creativity and productivity thrive.
Imagine dedicated spaces like the recreation center, library, wellness room, and nursing room, strategically placed to have a profound impact on the workforce. These areas aren’t just rooms; they are sanctuaries of rejuvenation, spaces where employees can shake off the day’s stresses, recharge their spirits, and bask in pure comfort. These thoughtfully designed spaces are a testament to a workplace that values the well-being of its employees, ensuring that they can find solace and invigoration right within these office walls. It’s not just about productivity; it’s about creating an environment where people thrive.
10, Jan 2024
IIT Roorkee organized an Awareness Programme on ‘MSME Innovative (Design) Scheme: Industry-Academia Interface’
· IIT Roorkee Leads the Charge in MSME Innovation
· Design Solutions for Global Competitiveness”
10, 01, 2024: Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) organized an Awareness Programme on ‘MSME Innovative (Design) Scheme: Industry-Academia Interface’ in collaboration with Design Innovation Center, IIT Roorkee, Bhagwanpur Industries Association (BIA), Haridwar and DFO, MSME Haldwani. An MoU was signed between the Ministry of MSME, GOI and IIT Roorkee on June 07, 2022. As per the MoU, the ministry has nominated IIT Roorkee as the Implementing Agency for the promotion of the MSME Innovative (Design) Scheme.
The core objective of this scheme is to bring the Indian manufacturing sector and Design expertise/ Design fraternity onto a common platform. It aims to provide expert advice and cost-effective solutions to real-time design problems, new product development, and continuous improvement and value addition in existing/new products. The expert advice will be provided by experienced designers for new product development as well as enhancing the existing product portfolio.
Mr. Jeetendra Kumar, SDM, Bhagwanpur, was the Chief Guest at the event. Other guests of honor including Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Dean of Academic Affairs, IIT Roorkee; Mr. Rajat Bhalotia, Managing Director, Pritam International Pvt. Ltd., Bhagwanpur, Uttarakhand; Mr. Gautam Kapoor, General Secretary, BIA, Bhagwanpur; Prof. Inderdeep Singh, Head, Department of Design and Coordinator, Design Innovation Center, IIT Roorkee; Dr. Ajay Digamber Jain, Senior Vice-Chairman, SMAU, Haridwar, Uttarakhand; Mr. Shivam Goyal, Secretary, BIA, Bhagwanpur; Prof. Sonal Atreya, Assistant Professor, Department of Design, IIT Roorkee; Prof. Bibhuti Ranjan Bhattacharjya, Assistant Professor, Department of Design, IIT Roorkee; Mr. A.K. Singh, Amardeep Designs India Pvt. Ltd., Bhagwanpur; Dr. Sumitra Pandey, Pritam International Pvt. Ltd., Bhagwanpur, Uttarakhand; and representatives from the various regional industries and MSME units were present during the programme.
Mr. Jeetendra Kumar, SDM, Bhagwanpur, highlighted, “The Design scheme will facilitate MSMEs to collaborate on all aspects of’ design with IIT Roorkee, Department of Design and Design Innovation Centre. This will help MSMEs realize and achieve their design-related objectives.”
Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Dean of Academic Affairs, IIT Roorkee, said, “We are thankful to the Ministry of MSME for empanelling IIT Roorkee for a long-term collaboration by providing an enabling platform, whereby MSMEs of the country can approach IIT Roorkee through a structured process for enhancing their product portfolio.”
Mr. Gautam Kapoor, General Secretary, BIA, Bhagwanpur, Uttarakhand, pointed out that “BIA is collaborating with IIT Roorkee with a common objective of assisting MSMEs in product design and development in order to achieve greater competitiveness.”
Prof. Inderdeep Singh, Head, Department of Design and Coordinator, Design, Innovation Center, IIT Roorkee, said, “IIT Roorkee is playing a key role in bridging the gap between Industry and Academia. ‘MSME Innovative (Design) Scheme’ of the Ministry of MSME will provide technical and financial assistance to the MSMEs in improving the design of products and processes.”
The collaborative efforts between IIT Roorkee, the Ministry of MSME, and industry stakeholders showcased in the ‘MSME Innovative (Design) Scheme’ awareness program signify a transformative alliance. IIT Roorkee’s pivotal role as the Implementing Agency underscores its commitment to fostering an impactful Industry-Academia Interface. The institute’s expertise, exemplified by the Department of Design and the Design Innovation Center, promises to provide valuable solutions to real-time design challenges, propelling the Indian manufacturing sector towards innovation, growth, and global competitiveness. IIT Roorkee stands as a beacon, illuminating the path towards a dynamic and collaborative future for MSMEs in the realm of design and innovation.
“We are honored to spearhead the ‘MSME Innovative (Design) Scheme’ in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME and industry partners. IIT Roorkee is committed to fostering a transformative bridge between academia and industry, propelling MSMEs towards innovative design solutions and heightened competitiveness in the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing.” – commented Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee
10, Jan 2024
NXP Extends Industry-First 28 nm RFCMOS Radar One-Chip Family
New Delhi, January 10, 2024 – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced an extension of its automotive radar one-chip family. The new SAF86xx monolithically integrates a high-performance radar transceiver, a multi-core radar processor and a MACsec hardware engine for state-of-the-art secure data communication over Automotive Ethernet. Combined with NXP’s S32 high-performance processors, vehicle network connectivity and power management, the full system solution paves the way for advanced, software-defined radar.
The highly integrated radar SoC (System-on-Chip) is intended for streaming rich low-level radar sensor data at up to 1 Gbit/s. It helps carmakers optimize next-generation ADAS partitioning for software-defined vehicles, while providing for a smooth transition to new architectures. Additionally, OEMs will be able to easily introduce new software-defined radar features during the lifetime of the vehicle through Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
It also shares a common architecture with the SAF85xx introduced last year and leverages 28 nm RFCMOS performance for significantly improved radar sensor capabilities, compared to prior-generation 40 nm or 45 nm products. It enables Tier-1 suppliers to build more compact and power-efficient radar sensors. Drivers and other road users will benefit from extended detection range beyond 300 m, along with more reliable detection of small objects like curb stones as well as vulnerable road users including cyclists and pedestrians.
HELLA, a leading supplier of automotive electronics, will leverage NXP’s SoC family as the foundation for its 7th generation radar portfolio, including variants for front, rear, corner, and side radar. Dr. Dietmar Stapel, Vice President, Radar Program Management at HELLA, stated: “After initiating our collaboration with NXP on the development of RFCMOS-based radar sensors approximately 10 years ago, we can now look back and confidently say that choosing this collaboration was the right decision. Leveraging NXP’s RFCMOS TEF81xx and TEF82xx automotive radar transceivers, we have become a leading provider of automotive 77/79 GHz corner radar sensors. With NXP’s radar SoC family, we are now prepared to expand our market position and offer radar solutions for all relevant radar-supported functions, up to level 4 automated driving.”
The new radar one-chip supports NCAP safety functions including emergency braking and blind-spot detection. It also supports advanced ADAS and autonomous driving applications, including advanced comfort features for SAE levels 2+ and 3 such as traffic jam assist, highway pilot and park assist, front and rear cross-traffic alerts, as well as lateral and rear collision avoidance.
“Using our new SAF86xx radar one-chip family, OEMs can quickly and easily migrate their current radar platforms to new software-defined vehicle architectures,” said Steffen Spannagel, SVP and GM, ADAS, NXP Semiconductors. “A network of connected radar sensors with software-defined functions on a dedicated S32R radar processor in a distributed architecture can enhance radar-based perception to support advancements in autonomous driving. That includes 360-degree sensing, more powerful AI-based algorithms and secure OTA software updates.”
The comprehensive SAF8xxx family featuring the new SAF86xx and SAF85xx can be tailored for individual OEM use cases. It supports a range of sensor outputs, including object, point cloud-, or range-FFT-level data for smart sensors in today’s architectures and streaming sensors in future distributed architectures.
Extending NXP’s 3rd generation RFCMOS radar platform
Built on the proven RFCMOS automotive radar expertise of NXP, which was the first to ramp to high volume series production and has already shipped tens of millions of units
The highly integrated 76 to 81 GHz SAF86xx radar SoC is optimized for streaming sensors and include a Gigabit Ethernet interface and enhanced MACsec security
The SAF86xx is developed in accordance to ISO 26262 Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) methodology supporting ASIL Level B, in accordance to ISO/SAE 21434 (as a component-out-of-context) and meets the latest security requirements through its HSE security engine
Availability
The SAF86xx radar SoC family is sampling now for alpha customers. For more information, please visit: www.nxp.com/saf86xx
NXP at CES 2024
CES is the perfect time of the year to connect and take innovation to the next level — together. Come join us at the LVCC, booth CP-18 and experience our scalable radar portfolio.
10, Jan 2024
B2B focused SaaS startup Glamplus raises 16.5CR in Pre-Series A round from Upsparks
Bengaluru, January 10, 2024: Glamplus, a SaaS enabled B2B Beauty Marketplace has raised appprox 16.5cr in a pre-series A round from Upsparks Capital, Eagle10 Ventures, ITI Growth Opportunities Fund and Inflection Point Ventures. The round also saw participation from Kube VC and other marquee investors including Gopal Krishna Varshney and IR capital partners. The funds will be directed towards B2B expansion in Tier I & Tier II cities and to venture into International markets.
Glamplus is a B2B marketplace that assists and allows small, medium and large salons/spas/retail beauty chains to adopt technology for running their day to day operations more efficiently. Glamplus specialises in a spectrum of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of their customer base. The Company has built a SaaS platform that offers state-of-the-art solutions to optimize efficiency and productivity of their consumers. Glamplus also provides offline & online supply of beauty products, professionals and personal care to chain of spas aiming for expansion and market entry into beauty product supply in beauty store, supermarkets.
Rohan Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Glamplus, says “We are on a path to profitability by Q1 24 by creating an impact and reaching small business like salon and beauty stores where they can avail higher fulfilment, faster deliveries and better pricing due to optimized supply chain with no middlemen. Our focus is also on providing quality, genuine professional products. We are also optimising our product supply & delivery experience.”
Mr. Mitesh Shah, Co-Founder, Inflection Point Ventures commented saying “What team size and cash on hand is needed to oversee business operations, manage inventory, handle customer relations, and maintain an online presence while balancing responsibilities as a small to medium-sized salon/spa owner? Recognizing this challenge, Glamplus offers a comprehensive solution by providing Employee Management, Appointments, Inventory, Expenses, Campaigns, and Analysis services. In an industry saturated with businesses of varying classes, from high-end to low-end, Glamplus creatively addresses a critical need that has long gone unanswered.”
Mohit Gulati, Managing General Partner, ITI growth opportunities fund, says, “Being an early mover in the industry, Glamplus has helped automate salon workflow and minimise unorganised inventory procurement by providing better rates and quick delivery time. It currently hosts around 32 brands. The BPC market in India reached $26.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $38.0 billion by 2028. Glamplus team is well versed in the salon space and have resiliently built the company’s business strategy from the ground up and are scaling operations successfully across cities. Glamplus is well-positioned to take on the B2B beauty market across India and the globe.
Glamplus is currently operational in Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Odisha catering to clients from salons to small and medium sized beauty stores . The company recently launched a centralised warehouse to facilitate faster order processing, inventory management, and fulfilment, minimise shipping times and costs while ensuring quicker delivery to customers. The company has also designed efficient tools for optimization of delivery, better logistics plan and packaging development.
Glamplus pivoted into the Digital B2B beauty marketplace and has listed over 2000 SKUs registering a 12% growth annually. With over 30-member lean team, Glamplus has built a user base of more than 9500 beauty customer clients and over 6 lakhs B2C customers. It aims to cater to 1000 B2B beauty clients spanning from luxury salons to small sized parlours in the next 6 months
10, Jan 2024
Renault Strengthens India Strategy with Renaulution India 2024
New Delhi, Tuesday 10 January 2024: – Renault India is delighted to announce a significant advancement in its commitment to the Indian market, under Renaulution India 2024. Under this strategic initiative, the French carmaker plans to launch five products in the next three years. This is in addition to the €3 billion investment that Renault Brand recently announced for the four key international hubs outside Europe, which includes India.
The five product launches include entirely new models and the next generation of Kiger and Triber. Upholding its commitment to the ‘Make in India’ vision, Renault India maintains a strong local presence, supported by its Chennai production plant, Logistics & Technology center, and Design studio. Renault continues to strengthen its commitment to local manufacturing and innovation.
Mr. Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO & Managing Director, Renault India Operations said- “Over the next three years, we are set to embark on an exhilarating journey with five product launches, encompassing both entirely new models and the next generation from our current product range. This significant stride forward is not only a testament to our commitment but also marks the introduction of the all-new Renault brand identity to the Indian market. Our primary goal is to deliver exceptional value, create delightful experiences, and evoke a renewed sense of pride among Renault owners.”
To mark the beginning of the Renaultution in India, the French carmaker is making strong additions to its existing product portfolio, with the introduction of the new 2024 range. The new range is equipped with more than 10 new class-leading features, between the three models. In order to cater diverse and growing customer needs and ensure a wider segment coverage, 5 new variants have been introduced, including India’s most affordable automatic car with Easy-R AMT technology. Overall, each variant has been specifically positioned in terms of content and price, making the full range more accessible and attractive to our customers.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: RENAULT KWID 2024
The new 2024 Kwid range enhances the design quotient with the introduction of three new dual-tone exterior body colours on Kwid Climber, making it a total of five and hence, most extensive dual-tone range offered in A-Segment. Enhancements in customer comfort include an 8-inch touchscreen Media NAV system on the RXL(O) variant, making it the most affordable hatchback with touchscreen mediaNAV in the industry. Further, to cater to a growing automatic buyer in the market, 2024 Kwid range introduces the RXL(O) Easy-R AMT variant positioning it as the most affordable automatic car available in the Indian market. Further enhancing the safety, all variants now feature a rear seatbelt reminder. With more than 14 safety features as standard, Kwid comes with best-in-class safety. Additionally, the full range has been positioned to offer more value in terms of price & content on each variant making it more affordable and appealing to customers.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: RENAULT TRIBER 2024
The new 2024 Triber range gets a boost in comfort with the addition of convenience enhancing features like a driver seat armrest and powerfold outside rear-view mirrors (ORVM). On board technological advancements include 7-inch TFT instrument cluster and wireless charger, catering to the modern driver’s needs. Triber’s design quotient is further enhanced with addition of new Stealth Black body colour. Adding to the comfort across different variants, the RXT variant now comes with a rearview camera and a rear wiper. The RXL variant takes it a step further with rear AC with dedicated AC control & vents for the 2nd and 3rd rows & LED cabin lamps added across all variants. Additionally, to keep the in-cabin air clean, a PM2.5 air filter is introduced. Further enhancing the safety, all variants now feature a rear seatbelt reminder. With more than 15 safety features as standard & has been awarded 4 star G-NCAP rating in adult protection. Overall, the Triber 2024 range has been positioned to offer strong value with each variant to our customers & offer customers India’s most affordable automatic 7-seater available in the market.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: RENAULT KIGER 2024
The new 2024 Kiger range gives more premium experience & enhanced comfort to customers. The new luxurious semi-leatherette seats and leatherette steering wheel offers a premium experience. Technological advancements include a welcome-goodbye sequence with auto fold outside rear-view mirrors (ORVM) and a bezel-less autodim inside rear-view mirror (IRVM). Sportiness of Kiger gets further enhanced with the red brake calliper on the TURBO engine. Catering to evolving demands, 2024 range comes with more equipped content like auto AC, powerfold ORVM introduced from RXT(O) variant, cruise control on RXZ ENERGY variant & LED cabin lamps on all variants. For added safety, all variants now feature a rear seatbelt reminder. With this Kiger maintains safety at its core with more than 15 safety features. Further, the line up gets new RXL variant with Energy Manual & EASY-R AMT powertrains and the RXT(O) variant with the Turbo Manual & X-Tronic CVT powertrain, expanding our range to cater to a broader market segment. Overall, the Kiger 2024 range has been positioned to offer strong value with each variant to our customers.
To provide peace of mind to the car buyers, Renault India is offering 2 years standard warranty and 7 years extended warranty across its new 2024 range.
NEW 2024 RANGE PRICING
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KWID |
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| 2024 Range | MANUAL | EASY-R AMT |
| RXE | ₹ 4,69,500 | – |
| RXL(O) | ₹ 4,99,500 | ₹ 5,44,500 |
| RXT | ₹ 5,50,000 | ₹ 5,44,500 |
| Climber | ₹ 5,87,500 | ₹ 5,95,000 |
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TRIBER |
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| 2024 Range | MANUAL | EASY-R AMT |
| RXE | ₹ 5,99,500 | – |
| RXL | ₹ 6,80,000 | – |
| RXT | ₹ 7,60,500 | ₹ 8,12,500 |
| RXZ | ₹ 8,22,500 | ₹ 8,74,500 |
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KIGER |
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| 2024 Range | ENERGY | TURBO | ||
| MANUAL | EASY-R AMT | MANUAL | X-TRONIC CVT | |
| RXE | ₹ 5,99,990 | – | – | – |
| RXL | ₹ 6,59,990 | ₹ 7,09,990 | – | – |
| RXT | ₹ 7,49,990 | ₹ 7,99,990 | – | – |
| RXT(O) | ₹ 7,99,990 | ₹ 8,49,990 | ₹ 9,29,990 | ₹ 10,29,990 |
| RXZ | ₹ 8,79,990 | ₹ 9,29,990 | ₹ 9,99,990 | ₹ 10,99,990 |
PRODUCT SPEC SHEET FOR KIGER, TRIBER and KWID
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KIGER |
KWID | TRIBER | |||||
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1.0L energy: |
1.0L turbo MT |
1.0L |
1.0L MT & AMT | 1.0L MT & AMT | |||
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displacement (CC) |
999 |
999 |
999 | ||||
| number of cylinders | 3 | 3 |
3 |
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| maximum power output (ps @ rpm) | 72 @ 6250 | 100 @ 5000 | 100 @ 5000 | 68@5500 | 72@6,250 | ||
| maximum torque (Nm @ rpm) | 96 @ 3500 | 160@2800-3600 | 152 @ 2200-4400 | 91@4250 | 96@3,500 | ||
| overall length (mm) | 3991 |
3731 |
3990 | ||||
| overall width (mm) |
1750 |
1579 |
1739 |
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| overall height with roof bars (mm) |
1605 |
1490 | 1643 (w/o roof rails) | ||||
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ground clearence (mm) |
205 |
184 | 182 | ||||
| boot space (litres) |
405L |
279L | 84L (7 seater)/ 625L (5 seater) |
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Renaultution India 2024 also marks the evolution of the brand and includes a number of customer-centric initiatives, as follows: –
New Brand Evolution
New Brand Identity: In sync with the Renault group global direction and reinforcing the commitment for the India market, the new brand identity will be adopted within the network in 2024 and the adoption can be seen across all products starting 2025.
New Customer Strategy: DISHA: Renault embraces “Customer Centricity” as the DNA of its brand, introducing the DISHA customer experience strategy. Aimed at driving delightful experiences, DISHA embodies a 360-degree evolution across all customer touchpoints and channels, creating “Moments of Truth” powered by strong digital innovations.
LeClub highlights: The Renault Owner’s Community, LeClub, boasts a thriving community of 9 Lac+ customers in India. Renault offers amongst the best loyalty and referral programs, which are getting further strengthened with the launch of the Renault LeClub program.
Closer to Customers: Renault’s commitment to innovation and customer-centricity is exemplified through the use of state of the art Showroom on Wheels, thatbrings the showroom experience directly to customers’ doorsteps, offering on-spot test drives, bookings, and car finance options.
Launches RENEW in India
Renault India unveils “renew,” an upgraded and global Used Car Program with refurbished and certified vehicles. Launching nationwide, it offers a seamless trade-in experience. Customer-centric services like zero down payment for exchanging existing vehicles, attractive finance options, and a seamless digital experience will be on offer. renew will be a standalone brand offering certified used cars sales and purchase, to both renault and non-renault models. With a focus on quality and transparency, “renew” targets first-time car buyers, reinforcing Renault’s commitment to customer satisfaction in both new and pre-owned markets.
10, Jan 2024
Safety and security changes in the transportation of goods by sea, road and rail to the EU
Bengaluru 10th Jan , 2024: The European Union’s new customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – will introduce a new process for entry of goods by maritime and inland waterways, road and rail in the EU[1] as of 3 June 2024. This is the third phase or release of the implementation of the new system that will extend safety and security data reporting requirements to all modes of transport. Similar requirements already went into force for air transportation of goods.
With this third release, maritime and inland waterways, road and rail carriers will also need to provide data on goods sent to or through the EU prior to their arrival, through a complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS). This obligation also concerns postal and express carriers who transport goods using these modes of transport as well as other parties, such as logistics providers. In certain circumstances, final consignees established in the EU will also have to submit ENS data to ICS2.
Traders are strongly advised to prepare in advance for Release 3 to avoid the risk of delays and non-compliance. Affected businesses will be required to make sure they collect accurate and complete data from their clients, update their IT systems and operational processes, and provide adequate training to their staff. From 11 December 2023, traders will also need to successfully complete a self-conformance test before connecting to ICS2, to verify their ability to access and exchange messages with customs authorities.
EU Member States will grant authorisation, upon request, to the affected traders to gradually connect to ICS2 within a time-limited deployment window. Member States can grant the deployment window anytime within the following timeframes: from 3 June 2024 to 4 December 2024 (maritime and inland waterway carriers); from 4 December 2024 to 1 April 2025 (maritime and inland waterway house level filers); and from 1 April 2025 to 1 September 2025 (road and rail carriers). If traders are not ready on time, and do not provide the data required under ICS2, goods will be stopped at the EU borders and will not be cleared by the customs authorities.
The EU is a major player in international trade – it accounts for around 14 % of the world’s trade in goods. By collecting safety and security data, EU customs authorities will be able to detect risks earlier and to intervene at the most appropriate point in the supply chain to keep trade safe for the EU and its citizens. ICS2 will simplify the movement of goods between customs offices at the first point of entry and final destination in the EU. ICS2 will provide a single access point to communicate with all EU Member States’ customs authorities for all EU operations instead of 27 national interfaces. For traders, ICS2 will also streamline requests for additional information and pre-departure risk screening by customs authorities, thus reducing administrative burdens for businesses.
ICS2 in detail
ICS2 has been prepared in close collaboration between the European Commission, Member States’ customs authorities and businesses. The system is being implemented in three releases that will gradually replace the existing import control system.
With Release 1, from 15 March 2021, postal and express consignments coming to or through the EU by air became subject to a subset of the Entry Summary Declaration (so called pre-loading advance cargo information – also known as PLACI) prior to their loading onto the aircraft bound for the EU.
With ICS2 Release 2, from 1 March 2023, air cargo general consignments also became subject to the PLACI filing and to the complete set of data of the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) prior to their arrival.
Release 3 is the third phase and will include maritime and inland waterways, rail and road modes of transport from 3 June 2024. Affected traders will need to be operationally ready for ICS2 within a time-limited deployment window. Like Release 2, the data filing will be provided in one single complete ENS filing, if all the necessary data is available to the party that files and assumes the responsibility for bringing the goods into the EU customs territory. Alternatively, it can be done with multiple filings, where more than one partial ENS filing is submitted by different actors in the supply chain. In case of multiple filings, each filer is responsible for ensuring that their own filings are submitted in a timely, accurate and complete way.
10, Jan 2024
upGrad records 65,000+ Graduates in CY2023; enrollments continue to soar
Bangalore, 10 January 2024: upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated learning, skilling, and workforce development majors witnessed a record-breaking 65,668 graduates in 2023. Out of the total, 22,000+ completed the long format courses and nearly 44,000 learners were a part of its own-branded certification portfolio encompassing Agile Methodology, Project management, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Blockchain etc. The long-format portfolio includes university-led higher education and upskilling programs. Interestingly, the total number of women enrolments within this segment rose to 40% in the same year, making courses in Digital Marketing, HR, and Data Science their top picks.
As per upGrad Insights, long-format courses remained popular amongst mid-career professionals with 4-10 years of work experience while freshers and early professionals with 0-3 years mostly relied on certifications for instant skill-up. The company’s dedication to making upskilling a mainstream phenomenon is evident in the growing numbers, as seen in a 55% increase in enrollments for Machine Learning courses during the July-August-September quarter of the same year from 2022. It further demonstrates the rising demand for AI-ready talent.
On average every quarter 330+ women professionals with 10+ years of work experience have enrolled for upskilling courses, demonstrating the necessity to stay updated in times when job specs seem to be evolving at a breakneck pace. As per upGrad’s marquee India Career Upskilling Report which surveyed over 3500 urban professionals, 2 out of 3 people who upskilled were parents. Despite their parenting duties and work pressure, parents believed and invested in upskilling.
“Wider acceptance of continuous learning has encouraged Indian professionals to understand market needs and upskill for stronger career growth. We’ve also noticed interesting variations in their learning patterns and preferences, strengthening our commitment to creating more market-ready offerings for a scalable economy. Although it’s an eventual transition, nearly 30% of our QoQ enrolments on average come from Tier 2 & 3 cities, signifying the gradual adoption. We closed 2023 on a very high note and this year will only accelerate our commitment to impacting a bigger learner base while also supporting GOI in powering India’s online learning infrastructure and nation-building,” concluded Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and MD, upGrad.
The current year’s development also marks a 6.5x jump from the previous calendar year, significantly contributing to upGrad’s YoY growth trajectory.
10, Jan 2024
Paytm Payments Bank enables FASTag payments at Indore Airport parking
● Empowers visitors with seamless entry and exit at Indore Airport parking lot
● Enables users to pay easily with Paytm FASTag and other banks’ FASTag as well
India’s homegrown Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), today announced that it now enables convenient payments for car parking at the Airport Authority of India (AAI) authorized Indore Airport using FASTag. The solution will help curb congestion and queues at the airport parking thus saving time for the customers.
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd is also one of the largest acquirers of toll plazas for the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program, offering an interoperable nationwide toll payment solution. The Bank has enabled similar solutions at Dehradun, Pune and Chennai Airport along with various prominent malls’ parking in India. The company is working on enabling more such solutions across all major cities and other airports.
This will allow users to seamlessly enter and exit the airport parking and pay with Paytm FASTag or other banks’ FASTag.
Paytm Payments Bank Spokesperson said, “We are delighted to introduce FASTag based payment for parking at Indore Airport, making vehicle movement in the parking zone frictionless and time efficient. This will help save a lot of time amid the growing congestion at airport parking. Our commitment to digitizing parking payments extends beyond airports, covering leading malls, metro stations, and various locations across India, offering users convenience.”
The Bank has implemented FASTag parking in association with Mahesh Sunny Enterprises Private Limited.
