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Bangalore, June 10, 2019: Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, the mutual fund arm of Aditya Birla Capital announces the launch of Partner Priority Desk (PPD), a one-of-its kind, dedicated service counter for its distribution partners in Karnataka. Partner Priority Desk is to become a one stop solution for the distribution channels’ servicing needs and ensure accurate resolution of service requests from distribution partners, speedily and with a sense of urgency.

Mutual Funds have become a preferred investment tool for investors. Industry growth fuelled by increased number of investors has led to higher volume of transactions. This in turn has led to greater volume of service requests. Distribution partners who play a key role in growth of the industry, require the support of robust service standards as they manage growing number of investors.

Commenting on the launch of the Partner Priority Desk, Mr. A. Balasubramanian, CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund said, “Partner Priority Desk Telangana is part of our continued effort to deliver best-in-class service experience to our distribution partners. Given the steady rise in retail interest for Mutual Funds from Karnataka, we see PPD contributing greatly in helping distribution partners in the region and enhancing the overall experience for our stakeholders.”

PPD has implemented dedicated region-specific toll-free numbers to ensure that service requests are resolved in a timely manner. The Desk has also deployed a real-time feedback mechanism to capture distributor feedback after every phone call. This feedback channelled back into the system helps the fund house drive continuous improvement and raise the bar on service delivery to distribution partners.

Partner Priority Desk Karnataka is equipped with trained specialists, dedicated only for distributors. Distribution partners have the comfort of speaking to a service expert from their region, in their regional language, who will take responsibility for the service request and see it through to resolution. All service requests are logged into a dedicated system that enables tracking until satisfactory closure.

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The new lightweight smartwatch now comes with stunning colours and breakthrough technology like running awareness features and body battery

New Delhi, 10 June, 2019: Expanding the choices for running enthusiasts in India, Garmin India- a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today launched the all new Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music. These two are the latest and advanced models under their best-selling Forerunner series. Built on the mantra of “You do the running; FR 245 series will do the thinking”, the lightweight smartwatch is loaded with advanced features such as, incident detection, body battery, race predictor, and are available in new attractive colours.

Specially made for the serious and new-age runners, these GPS-enabled smartwatches enhance the running experience with detailed data, safety and tracking features along with other advanced training options. In addition to these, the Forerunner 245 Music holds up to 500 songs and lets users sync playlists from select preloaded music streaming services like Spotify or transfer music from a computer.

Speaking at the launch of these new models of the Forerunner series, Mr. Ali Rizvi, National Sales Manager – Garmin India said, “The Forerunner series is the flagship series for Garmin, which has been highly appreciated by the running fanatics. Adding more value to the series, Garmin India today launched the Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music for all those enthusiasts who wish to combine intelligence, style and futuristic features, all in one. With features like body battery, VO2 max, incident detection, race predictor etc., this forerunner series will prove to be the perfect running partner to deliver an enhanced running experience to the users.”

The Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music are the latest solution from the ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment, which focuses on developing technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles. Whether it is running, cycling, swimming or simply looking to stay active throughout the day, Garmin fitness devices can help athletes of all levels reach their health and fitness goals.

Key Features

Train safer & smarter with Forerunner 245 & Forerunner 245 Music
These watches don’t just serve the purpose of your fitness, but also look after one’s safety & security. With their built-in incident detection feature, one can now easily share their location with their pre- chosen contacts, in case one needs assistance. Location can also be shared if a potential incident, such as a fall is detected.
Another new feature with the Forerunner 245 series is the newly introduced Body Battery which helps optimize body’s energy. The Body Battery energy monitoring uses collected data to gauge one’s energy reserves at any moment, so that the user can plan their day accordingly, optimizing times for activity and rest.

Additionally, the Forerunner 245 Music holds the ability ‘Store up to 500 songs’ on the watch for phone-free listening and even syncs one’s favourite music from select streaming services like Spotify or allows transferring music from a computer to your device.

Advanced Physio Features & Running Dynamics
With the improved race predictor, a runner can now easily predict the race time and plan training sessions accordingly. The Forerunner 245 model is also equipped with advanced features that will help one evaluate the training status and indicate if under training or overdoing is taking place. It also offers additional performance monitoring features like VO2 Max, to analyze the amount of oxygen a person can utilize during intense exercise. It further analyzes the recovery time post intense activity, aerobic and anaerobic training effect, and training status & load.

These watches also come with advanced running dynamics such as ground contact time & balance, stride length, vertical oscillation and vertical ratio, which work on enhancing one’s overall running sessions.

Designed for the running gene
Garmin users can now train with the help of Garmin Coach feature, which offers free training plans that adapt according to a runner’s goals and performances. Whether the user is training for a 5K or a marathon, it creates a personalized workout. The user can also download Garmin Coach adaptive training plans for free! Offering a lot more, the smartwatch also includes multiple sport activity modes like run plus treadmill, indoor track, bike, indoor bike, treadmill, pool swim, row indoor, elliptical, stair stepper and many more.

The Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music are reliable training companions with outstanding battery life – up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; up to 6 hours in GPS mode with music and 24 hours in GPS mode without music.

Pricing and Availability
The Ultra modern and sport-ready Forerunner 245 & Forerunner 245 Music comes with lightweight, adjustable, quick release bands. The Forerunner 245 is available in Slate and Amp Yellow colours, priced at Rs. 29,990 while the Forerunner 245 Music is available in three quirky colours- Black, Lava Red and Aqua, priced at Rs. 34,990
The ‘Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music is available online at Amazon.in, Paytmmall and Myntra. For offline purchase the customers can shop at GO Sport Mumbai and Bangalore, Peloton Calicut, PlayWell Calicut and Kochi and Helios Watch Stores Pan India.

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A significant innovation- Dettoľ’s Trusted Protection with ingredients approved by Moms

* Dettol creates a new platform; with the love of moms and trusted protection of Dettol

* Unique initiative, by a brand where it co-creates a range with moms love that has lesser chemicals and is free from parabens, dyes and talc

India, 10 June 2019: Dettol, the leading germ protection brand in the country, today announced the launch of Dettol Co-Created with Moms, a range of bathing soaps and hand washes, designed keeping consumer preferences in mind. With this announcement, Dettol has developed an entirely new space, with a range of products that have ingredients approved by moms while continuing to deliver Dettol’s trusted protection. This is a unique innovation with products that are free from any parabens, dyes and talc, giving mothers exactly what they want.

Acknowledging a growing need for products that have lesser chemicals & avoidable ingredients, Dettol co-created with Moms has been introduced without paraben and dyes, with fragrances inspired from nature. Dettol directly went to mothers to understand the attributes they want in products and received their approval on the ingredients before launching the range.

With consumer needs at heart, this significant product innovation has been designed to ensure that today’s mother gets the best of both worlds – trusted protection with lesser chemicals. This led to, Dettol Co-Created with moms that has 0% Parabens, 0% dyes and 0% talc, with protection from 100 illness causing germs.

Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Duhan, Chief Marketing Officer, RB South Asia Health said, “Dettol’s rich heritage in India makes it-a trusted partner for mothers and we constantly thrive to innovate our product offering to best suit their needs. We are very excited to launch the Dettol Co-Created with Moms range,a-unique initiative where Dettol has gone ahead of the directly engaged with mothers to understand what they want in products for ar their family, so that moms never have to compromise. With ingredients approved by Moms, we have added a touch of mom’s love to the trusted protection of Dettol- and this range has been co-created with moms to give them exactly what they want. It is truly a range that has, “Touch of Mom, with a Touch of Dettol”.

Dettol Co-Created with moms soap and handwash comes in two fragrances infused with natural essences: Tulsi and Jasmine. It is available in the following pack sizes

– 125g Multi Packs: Launched with a consumer offer of Buy 4 Get 1 Free, MRP Rs. 260/- 175ml Refill Pouch with a Buy 3 Get Rs. 40 off Promo: MRP Rs. 146/- 200ml Liquid Handwash with a 175ml Pouch Combo: MRP Rs. 125 75g Multi Packs: Launched with a consumer offer of Buy 4 Get 1 Free, MRP Rs. 160/- 75g Single: With an introductory MRP of Rs. 30/-

It will be available across, grocery stores, departmental stores, pharmacists in India and leading e-commerce websites.

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