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Nippon Paint Launches XR painter training In Bengaluru

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Offers First Virtual Reality-based Training For Painter Community in Bengaluru

  • Plans to Technologically Modernize Over 200 Painters in spray-painting using XR simulator in FY 2022-23
    • Training models to save 60% project time and reduce paint wastage

Bengaluru, 12th December 2022:Nippon Paint, Asia’s real No.1 Paint Manufacturer, today announced the expansion of their XR painter training in Bengaluru to empower over 200 paintersby the end of this financial year. Nippon recently also introduced the Extended Reality (XR) painter-training module in Chennai followed by Madurai in Tamil Nadu this year.

Recognised by the Ministry of Skill Development, the XR module uses cutting-edge technology to address the gaps found in conventional methods of training. The basic training sessions will be held at the regional centre. On successful completion, painters can enrol for advanced training sessions after six months.

Painting has always been seen as a painful process by customers and painters are seen as a group of unskilled labours without any proper training. To change this perception and to make customers enjoy the painting experience, Nippon Paint, through XR painter, offers a 6-month training programme to Painters. This ground-breaking training programme, XR (eXtended Reality)painter, was created to assist painters in improving their painting skills for a more seamless process and to train them as professionals.

During this training, Nippon Paint, will adopt modern technology to train the painters, equip them to use high-end tools such as spray-painting machines (100 % dust free machines) and provide modernised painting experience.

The module lets the painter visualise rooms/walls and learn spray-painting techniques without using actual paint. Painters who have cleared this programme will be able to reduce their painting time by up-to 60 per cent, minimize paint wastage, and improve the surface finish, hence ensuring perfection of their projects. This in turn will translate into better business opportunities and multi-project skills for the Indian painter community.

Commenting on the launch of the Training academy, Mr. Mahesh Anand, President Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited (Decorative Division)said, “At Nippon Paint, we always believe in giving back to the industry and contribute to the development of Painters. To empower the painters, the key stakeholder in the ecosystem, Nippon has initiated the training model to modernise the painters and to train them to use latest technologies.” As a driving thought, Mahesh also mentioned that the PROceed Painters will also get the machines at subsided costs.

Mechanised spray painting has the potential to halve the project time and is expected to change consumer mindset in the context of painting. This in turn will translate into better business opportunities and multi-project skills for the Indian painter community.

The Training program in Bengaluru was inaugurated by Mr. Vinay Padasalgi, General Manager-Sales, Nippon Paintalong withMr. Hari Hara Sudhan, Head of Marketing Communication, Nippon Paint India

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The book launch of “Let’s Trance” an Anthology

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It is our greatest pleasure to inform you that we are launching the book titled “Let’s Trance” which is collection of poems from upcoming and eminent poets and writers from our country.

The event involves the participation of writers, film directors, and many other artists who will be supporting our initiative. Our theme is humanity and we will be donating the profits of the book towards orphanages and old age homes.

Event Date & Time:

December 10th, 2022, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Event Venue:

Sidewalk Bar & Kitchen

90/2,soulspace, Marathahalli – Sarjapur Outer Ring Rd, behind Bata showroom, next to Hotel Radisson Blu, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037

This book’s launch will also happen in Delhi, Pune, Goa, Hampi, and Bellary

– Nithin Jacob- author

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Add new colours to your new year as the iconic Vespa introduces 4 new vibrant additions

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Pune, 08 December 2022: Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, the 100% subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group and maker of the iconic Vespa and sporty Aprilia range of scooters has announced the launch of four new vibrant colours for the Vespa SXL variants. These new colours are Midnight Desert, Tuscany Sunset, Jade Streak and Sunny Escapade.

A new limited edition Vespa SXL Sport in the new colours of Midnight Desert, Tuscany Sunset and Sunny Escapade is being introduced and the Vespa SXL Racing 60s will flaunt a new colour of Jade Streak in addition to the exiting White. The standard Vespa SXL models will now be available in two more new colours of Midnight Desert and Tuscany Sunset.

Speaking on the new colour launch, Mr. Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are excited to introduce the Vespa with refreshed style and vibrancy after receiving overwhelming response from our Indian customers. Vespa is not just a scooter but an icon of Italian lifestyle and legacy which has received great love from India. With the new color portfolio of Vespa, we aim to give our customers a plethora of choices to select the best variant for them which matches their personality and to offer new riding experience which would amaze our riders.”

The new colours of the Vespa SXL varients are available from 1 December 2022 across all dealers in India.

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AU Small Finance Bank launches its 1000th Banking Touchpoint

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Expands its presence in South India to 18 banking touchpoints with the launch of Indira Nagar branch in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, 7th December 2022: AU Small Finance Bank, India’s largest Small Finance Bank and one of the fastest-growing retail banks in India, today launched its 1000th banking touchpoint located at Indira Nagar, Bengaluru. This is a significant benchmark in AU Small Finance Bank’s pan-India presence journey, and it further strengthens the Bank’s presence in India’s Silicon Valley with eight banking touchpoints in the city. The branch was inaugurated by Dr Nandakumar Jairam, Ex-Chairman, CEO and Group Medical Director, Columbia Asia Hospital; Mr. B.N.S Reddy (EX IPS), Rtd. Inspector General of Police and Present President of Indiranagar Club along with Mr. Avinash Sharan, National Business Manager, Branch Banking, AU Small Finance Bank and Mr. Lloyd Joseph. Lobo, Circle Manager (South), AU Small Finance Bank.

As a Bank focused on building a robust retail franchise, AU Bank has been focusing on strengthening its presence in the south, with Karnataka being the gateway. The state of Karnataka has 5th highest GDP in the country driven by its robust IT service industry, and it contributes to about 10% of the formal jobs in India. The strong economy of the state makes it a significant market for the Banking segment, offering high potential of deposits and credits. The state offers third largest deposit market worth 12 Lakh Crores and fourth largest credit market worth 8 Lakh Crores. Bangalore alone contribute to about Rs. 9 Lakh crores of deposits of the state and remains a key city in AU’s expansion plan in South India.

Speaking on the development, Mr. Uttam Tibrewal, Executive Director, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “Today, as we reach the 1000 touchpoint landmark, it is immensely humbling to look back at this journey of five and a half years that started with 300+ touchpoints. In this duration, we have built a balance sheet size of *77,800 Cr+, deposit base of 58,300 Cr+ and Gross Advances of *52,400 Cr+ with steadily improving granularity. It is heartening to see the impact that we have been able to make through this journey. The core focus has been on building a comprehensive suite of products, services & digital solutions with high customer engagement. Banking is about distribution and reach to the customers. For the ease of access, we built digital distribution of the bank through our AU0101 app that practically brings the bank on customers’ handsets.

Through video banking, our customers can access more than 400 service at their convenience. Now, we endeavor to serve the customers in southern states with our passion & love to build long term relationships. We would want the customers of this region to benefit from our flagship features like monthly interest payout on Savings Account, extended banking hours and no deposit or withdrawal slip. They can also avail the competitive & customer friendly interest rate on Savings Account & deposits.”

Speaking on AU Small Finance Bank’s expansion plan for South India, Mr. Avinash Sharan, National Business Manager, Branch Banking, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “We forayed in South India two years back with three branches. Over the last 11 months, we have ambitiously expanded our presence to 18 touchpoints in South while building a deposit book of ~*700 Cr. Bangalore is the Silicon Valley of India, which has built many unicorns over the years. This is testament to the conducive business environment of the state . Our banking services for the salaried, self-employed, and small business segment which thrive on large IT industry, Aerospace hub and biotech hubs, would help us strengthen our business in the state while winning customers’ confidence here.”

Dr Nandakumar Jairam, Ex-Chairman, CEO and Group Medical Director, Columbia Asia Hospital, said, “I am extremely delighted to inaugurate the 1000th Banking Touchpoint of AU Bank in our city. AU Small Finance Bank has an unwavering focus on financial inclusion and extensive experience of relentlessly working to serve the customers. I am sure the residents of our city and the entire south India stand to gain a great deal with AU Bank’s expansion here.”

AU Bank has undertaken many industry-first digital banking efforts to improve banking access. The bank is delivering all deposit account varieties digitally on a tablet, including Current Account and Fixed Deposit, and giving an end-to-end digital trip for clients seeking loans on two-wheelers. AU Bank is also the first and only Small Finance Bank to come out with its own credit cards.

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LG LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF FROST FREE REFRIGERATORS

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India’s leading consumer durable company, LG Electronics has been persistent with its commitment to making life better for its consumers through innovation and technology. Adding to their extending list of LG Frost Free Refrigerators, LG has now launched a New Range of Frost Free Refrigerators T262/312 Series at Devi International, Jayanagar, Bangalore.

The Launch event was presided over by Mr.Joju Thomas, Branch Manager, LG Electronics, Mr.Srikanth, Partner, Devi International and Mr.Prabhat Kashyap.

Launching the New Range of Frost Free Refrigerators, Mr.JojuThomas said “The New Series of Refrigerators –  T262TDSX/T262TPZX and T312TESX are a excellent set of new range frost free refrigerators for consumers, who are looking for Great value addition”.

The New Series of Refrigerators comes with “Smart Inverter COmpresssors” , “Door Cooling+ Technology”, “Smart Convertible”, “Smart Diagnosis:, “Emicom + Thinq” and many more features to make it one of the most advanced refrigerators in its category. – 9341997936)

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