McDonald’s India ushers in the era of dining with its ‘Golden Guarantee’ of 100% Safe, 100% Delicious brand experience

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Mumbai, June 29, 2020: Over the last many years, the iconic McDonald’s Golden Arches have brought joy to many small and big moments of your life. Today, as the world steps into a new normal the Golden Arches are all set to welcome you back with a Golden Guarantee of 100% safe and 100% delicious brand experience. As a part of its ‘Golden Guarantee’ proposition, Westlife Development, the company that owns and operates McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India has elevated its already world-class safety and hygiene practices across its delivery, take-out, drive-thru and dine-in service platforms. It’s the brand’s promise to ensure that all their customers and employees will be a 100% safe, every step of the way.
Here is how the brand is bringing alive the promise of Golden Guarantee

McDonaldsGoldenGuarantee for Safety

Temperature check and hand sanitization for all customers and employees entering the restaurants
Social distancing markings at ordering counters, collection counters and kitchens
Alternate table & chair seating arrangements within the restaurants
Aarogya Setu app compulsory for all employees and customers coming to the restaurants
Hand sanitizers are being made available at all customer touchpoints, and in the dining area upon request
Contactless ordering being facilitated through digital menu cards sent on Whatsapp or through QR codes
Contactless and cashless payments being ensured at ordering area, takeaway counters and drive-thru through UPI or Tap n Pay option
Customers being given option of table service or self service, at select restaurants
All employees being given access to masks and gloves to wear while working along with global standard sanitizers to use

McDonaldsGoldenGuarantee for Hygiene

Regular sanitization of high-touch surfaces including door handles, self-ordering kiosks, tables and chairs
Restaurant lobbies being cleaned and sanitized at regular intervals
Food trays being sanitized after every use
All washrooms being sanitized every 30 min
All kitchen equipments being sanitized every 4 hours
All employees thoroughly washing their hands for 20 seconds every one hour
Delivery bags being sanitized before the rider uses it
Single use only’ policy being followed to maintain food packaging hygiene and safe handling of condiments, tissues, stirrers etc.
Separate kitchens, equipment, utensils, and cleaning cloths being maintained for veg and non-veg food, as always
Mandatory FSSAI and McDonald’s trainings being conducted for all employees on prevention against COVID-19

McDonaldsGoldenGuarantee for Food Safety

Food being prepared and served without being touched by bare hands
In-store dining, take-out and delivery services being carried out in a completely contactless manner
Ensuring 100% traceability for all ingredients used in the McDonald’s food
Highest food preparation standards being ensured with extra attention to food hygiene including source tracking, kitchen sanitization and regular food safety audits
Trucks carrying goods are being fumigated before entering
Full-cover body suits are being worn by all employees and visitors at the premises of select suppliers
Regular assessment of suppliers and their food is being conducted for complete safety
All employees handling food in the suppliers’ kitchens stand within the social distancing markings created for them

McDonaldsGoldenGuarantee for Delicious Food

Food being prepared freshly once the order is placed
The freshest locally sourced ingredients are used in the food at McDonald’s

Speaking on this Golden Guarantee by McDonald’s India West and South, Smita Jatia, Managing Director, Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt Ltd. says “Outstanding Quality, Service and Cleanliness have always been the hallmark of our business. In the current scenario, we completely understand the concerns and anxieties of our customers. With our promise of Golden Guarantee, we are not leaving any stone unturned to ensure complete safety for both our customers and our employees every step of the way. It’s our commitment and assurance that while you enjoy your favourite McDonald’s food, we have got you completely covered.”
McDonald’s India West and South is renowned for the world-class dining experience that they offer since their inception in the country and the Golden Guarantee is another way of upholding the trust of their customers. Last month, the brand had implemented a 42-pointer checklist to pave the way for the future of dining and further tighten safety for customers and people across their operations.

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ಕೊರೊನಾ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಶೇಕಡ 78 ರಷ್ಟು ಎಂಎಸ್‌ಎಂಇ ಬಾಗಿಲು ಬಂದ್‌

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“ದಿ ಗ್ರೌಂಡ್‌ ಟ್ರುತ್-ವಾಯ್ಸ್‌ ಆಫ್‌ ಇಂಡಿಯನ್‌ ಬಾರೋವರ್ಸ್”‌ ಶೀರ್ಶಿಕೆ ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮೀಕ್ಷೆ ನಡೆಸಿದ ಸ್ಪೊಕ್ಟೊ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಬಿಗ್‌ ಡಾಟಾ ಅನಾಲಿಟಿಕ್ಸ್‌ ಮತ್ತು ಹಣಕಾಸು ಸೇವೆ ಒದಗಿಸುವ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಾದ ಸ್ಪೊಕ್ಟೊ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯು “ದಿ ಗ್ರೌಂಡ್‌ ಟ್ರುತ್-ವಾಯ್ಸ್‌ ಆಫ್‌ ಇಂಡಿಯನ್‌ ಬಾರೋವರ್ಸ್”‌ ಶೀರ್ಶೀಕೆ ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮೀಕ್ಷೆ ನಡೆಸಿದೆ. ಸಮೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಶೇಕಡ 78 ರಷ್ಟು ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ, ಸಣ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಉದ್ಯಮಗಳು ಕೊರೊನಾದ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬಾಗಿಲು ಮುಚ್ಚಿವೆ ಎನ್ನುವ ವಿಷಯ ಬಹಿರಂಗಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. 

ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕದ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಅಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕ ವೃತ್ತಿಪರರು ಉದ್ಯೋಗಾವಕಾಶಗಳನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡರು ಮತ್ತು ವಜಾಗೊಳಿಸುವಿಕೆ, ಸಂಬಳ ಕಡಿತ ಮತ್ತು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಗಳಿಕೆಯಂತಹ ಅಂಶಗಳು ದೊಡ್ಡ ನಗರಗಳಿಂದ ನುರಿತ ಮತ್ತು ಕೌಶಲ್ಯರಹಿತ ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕರನ್ನು ಸಾಮೂಹಿಕ ವಲಸೆ ಹೋಗುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಗಿವೆ. ಈ ಬೆಳಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಚಿಲ್ಲರೆ ಸಾಲ ಖಾತೆದಾರರಿಂದ ಪಡೆದ ದತ್ತಾಂಶವು ನೆಲದ ವಾಸ್ತವತೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಒಳನೋಟಗಳನ್ನು ತರುತ್ತದೆ, ಅವರಿಗೆ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿರುವ ಬೆಂಬಲ ಅವರ ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಅರಿವು ಮತ್ತು ಮೊರಟೋರಿಯಂನ ತಿಳುವಳಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅವರ ಪಾವತಿ ಮೊತ್ತದ ಮೇಲೆ ಅದರ ಪ್ರಭಾವ ಬೀರಿದೆ.

“2020 ವರ್ಷವು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕೈಗಾರಿಕೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅವರ ವೃತ್ತಿಪರರಿಗೆ ಕಪ್ಪು ಹಂಸ ಘಟನೆ ಎಂದು ಸಾಬೀತಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಅವಧಿಯು ಕೆಲವು ಅಮೂಲ್ಯವಾದ ಟೇಕ್‌ಅವೇಗಳನ್ನು ಸಹ ತೆರೆದಿಟ್ಟಿದೆ. ಬ್ಯಾಂಕಿಂಗ್ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಲ ನೀಡುವ ಪರಿಸರ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯು ಅವರ ನಿಶ್ಚಿತಾರ್ಥದ ನೀತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕಾರ್ಯತಂತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಪುನರುಜ್ಜೀವನಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಸಮಯ ಏಕೆಂದರೆ ತಮ್ಮ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ ತಮ್ಮ ಸಾಲಗಳನ್ನು ನಿಗದಿಪಡಿಸಿದ ಸಮಯದೊಳಗೆ ಮರುಪಾವತಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗದಿರಬಹುದು. ಬ್ಯಾಂಕುಗಳು ಅಲ್ಪಾವಧಿಯ ಡೀಫಾಲ್ಟರ್ ಅನ್ನು ಹೊಡೆದುರುಳಿಸುವ ಬದಲು ದೀರ್ಘಾವಧಿಯ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರನ್ನು ಗೌರವಿಸಬೇಕು. ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಗ್ರಾಹಕ ಎಳೆತ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಶ್ಚಿತಾರ್ಥವನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಲು ಸಾಲ ವಿತರಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ಚೇತರಿಕೆಯ ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ಮತ್ತು ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿ ಮಾರ್ಗಗಳ ಉನ್ನತೀಕರಿಸಿದ ಆಪ್ಟಿಮೈಸೇಶನ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕುಗಳು ಗಮನಹರಿಸಬೇಕು. ಇದು ಅನಾರೋಗ್ಯದ ವಲಯವು ಸರಿಯಾದ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ತನ್ನ ಪಾದಗಳಿಗೆ ಮರಳಲು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುವುದಲ್ಲದೆ, ದುರಂತದ ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕತೆಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ಈ ವಲಯವು ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದ ಗಣನೀಯ ಸುತ್ತಿಗೆಯ ಮರು-ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಮತ್ತು ಚೇತರಿಕೆಗೆ ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ” ಎಂದು ಸ್ಪೊಕ್ಟೊ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಇಒ ಸುಮೀತ್‌ ‍ಶ್ರೀವಾಸ್ತವ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

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PFRDA introduces OTP based authentication for “paperless NPS on boarding”

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PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Bengaluru, 29th June 2020 : Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is mandated to promote old age income security i.e. pension in India and to protect the interests of subscribers of pension systems and schemes. As part of its developmental mandate and to increase the outreach of National Pension System (NPS), PFRDA has taken series of steps to ensure ease of NPS on boarding through various convenient modes. 

In its endeavor to provide digital solutions, PFRDA has already enabled opening of online NPS Account in a paperless manner through e- signature. In order to further facilitate ease of NPS Account opening, the subscribers are now permitted to open their NPS account through One Time Password (OTP) also.

In this process, the customers of banks (registered as POPs- Points of Presence), who wish to open NPS Account through internet banking of the respective banks, can open    NPS Accounts using OTP received on their registered mobile number.  

However, for opening of NPS Accounts through non internet banking digital mode, through POPs (Banks as well as Non – Bank POPs), OTP received on their registered mobile number and email can be used for paperless NPS Account opening.

Post completion of KYC, POPs have to submit the NPS Subscriber’s data/information to Central Record Keeping Agencies (CRAs) along with his photo and image of signature with an undertaking that the KYC/AML guidelines/rules have been duly complied with.

POPs and CRAs have been advised by PFRDA to provide the required functionality of OTP based authentication. This process would ensure seamless account opening, end to end digitization and optimizing of investment returns by deposit of contributions in a faster way.

PFRDA administers more than 3.60 crore subscribers under National Pension System with an aggregate Asset under Management (AUM) of more than Rs. 4.55 lac crore. Out of total subscribers, 2.25 crore subscribers are under Atal Pension Yojana (APY). 

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance launches Child’s Future Assured Plan

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~ A Child Plan that offers guaranteed returns for a secured future~

Mumbai, June 2020: Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), has launched a one-of-its-kind insurance plan called ABSLI Child’s Future Assured Plan.It aims at assured returns combined with protection, to financially secure a child’s future milestones. 

This child plan offers guaranteed returns and is a non-linked non-participating life insurance plan. ABSLI Child’s Future Assured Plan enables you to plan for child’s two significant milestones – education & marriage by providing the required cash flow to help you meet your goals for your child’s future. It has an in-built Waiver of Premium element that ensures that the policy continues in case anything unfortunate happens to the life insured. This plan offers the flexibility to choose periodic pay-outs of 3, 6 or 9 years to plan for child’s education and a lumpsum at the desired milestone, to plan for marriage. The customer can also avail the option to receive both, guaranteed regular income to plan for their child’s high school, graduation, and post-graduation expenses and guaranteed lump sum as corpus for marriage related expenses.

Plan at a glance

Entry Age

Minimum: 18 Years

Maximum: 65 Years (50 years if Enhanced insurance cover is chosen)

Age at Maturity

75 years

Minimum Premium

Rs. 30,000 p.a.

Max No Limit

The plan can be tailor-made and customized basis an individual’s requirement by opting for solutions such as flexible benefit options, premium paying term, death benefit, and additional riders. It offers the choice to enhance risk cover up to 200% of Sum Assured. This plans also enhances the benefits by providing Loyalty Additions of 20% of each pay-out for policies, where all the premiums have been paid through the premium paying term (PPT).

Policyholder can avail assured pay-outs and high sum assured rebate with maximum guaranteed benefits, to plan for his/her child’s education, marriage, or both together by opting from any of the following options:

·         Education Milestone: Option to receive guaranteed annual pay-outs for 3/6/9 years as per the need for child’s education preferably on child’s age from 15 to 21 years.

·         Marriage Milestone: Option to receive a guaranteed lump sum on maturity for a child’s marriage fund preferably on child’s age from 24 to 32 years.

·         Education and Marriage Milestones: Option to receive both guaranteed income and a lump sum for a child’s education & marriage.

Death Benefit: In the event of unfortunate death of Life insured, any premiums due thereafter will be waived off and nominee will continue to receive scheduled Assured pay-outs. The nominee can also avail the option to receive a lump sum of future Assured pay-outs at a discounted rate. 

Commenting on the launch, Kamlesh Rao, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance said, “Building and sustaining wealth corpus for child’s important milestones has always been the topmost priority for every parent. During such unprecedented times, protection for your child’s dreams and goals becomes a matter of utmost importance, hence the need for creating a tailored solution, which provides guaranteed returns for addressing your child’s future needs. We believe that ABSLI Child’s Future Assured Plan is a distinctive product with assured pay-outs, which will cater to suit financial goals of parents and a defined corpus will ensure peace of mind”.

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HCCB reaches out to more than 2 lakh people during the pandemic in its communities

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·       Offered its beverages to meet the immediate hydration needs of the people working on the ground

·       Bolstered initiatives for mass feeding of poor during the pandemic

·       Made available lakhs of surgical gloves, masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) kit for health workers    

India, June 29, 2020 – Responding to the medical and humanitarian crisis of COVID-19, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies, helped expand the relief efforts to more than 2 lakh people impacted by pandemic in its local communities across India. 

As an immediate measure, HCCB in partnership with the government agencies and several NGOs started distributing its beverages among the health workers, police officials and daily wage earners to meet their hydration needs. The much-needed initiative reached the beneficiaries when they were braving the soaring heat out in the open while working on the ground.

Additionally, HCCB offered and delivered more than 1 lakh bottles of beverages including water, juice and soft drinks at various railway stations for the migrant labourers who were returning home by the Shramik Special trains. Continuing with its concerns for the marginalised communities of the society, HCCB with the help of its NGO partners also distributed its products among Safai Karmacharis to appreciate their contributions during the pandemic.

The company also responded promptly to the local government’s requests of providing water, juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee for the people put up in several relief camps. Among other initiatives, the Bengaluru based company partnered with Akshay Patra Foundation which worked tirelessly to feed lakhs of needy people especially from the underprivileged background in different parts of the country. Some of the other NGOs with whom HCCB tied up with for extending the community outreach programme during the pandemic are Red Cross Society and American Indian Foundation. Based on the needs evaluated locally, the company also leveraged its country-wide sales network to identify smaller and local NGOs to support community programmes. 

Besides, HCCB helped provide safety and hygiene kits – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) among thousands of healthcare workers and police officials who were fighting like a warrior to defeat the corona virus. The PPE consisted of Hand Sanitisers, Dispensing Bottles, Face Masks, Hand Gloves and Safety Jackets.

The company’s efforts have been recognised by several government agencies, administrative bodies and local communities across the country including local municipal corporations, Indian Railways, various NGOs and industrial associations. The support extended by HCCB is in line with the company’s objective of making a lasting and positive difference towards the communities that it serves.

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