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Muthoot Exim expands in India – opens 25th centre in the country with its debut in Salem, Tamil Nadu

Aug 2, 2024 by Mansi 0 Comments #Muthoot Exim, #Salem, #Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu – Salem, 02nd August,2024 – Muthoot Exim (P) Ltd., the precious metal arm of business conglomerate Muthoot Pappachan Group (also known as Muthoot Blue), is excited to announce the opening of its latest Gold Point Centre in Salem. This is the fifth centre in Tamil Nadu and the 25th in India. Conveniently located at Muthoot Gold Point, Door no. 89, Shop no. 9 & 10, Ground Floor, Maruthi shopping plaza, AVR Nagar, Salem – 636004, Tamil Nadu, the new centre is designed to provide a trustworthy place for customers to sell their gold, ensuring a smooth and transparent process.

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Since opening its first Gold Point Centre in Coimbatore in 2015, Muthoot Exim has steadily grown, expanding to major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Madurai, Vijayawada, Ernakulam, Pune, and Hyderabad and now Salem.

With the addition of the Salem branch, Muthoot Exim now operates 25 Gold Point centres across India, including two mobile units in Mumbai and Bengaluru that offer door-to-door gold collection. At these centres, Muthoot Exim buys old and used gold items directly from customers, which are then reprocessed, refined, and made available for domestic use.

At Gold Point, customers have a unique and efficient way to sell their gold, with the assurance of fair and accurate valuations. The entire valuation process is transparent, and customers can witness it firsthand. They receive instant cash payments for gold valued up to Rs 10,000, with higher amounts paid via IMPS, NEFT, or RTGS.

Keyur Shah, CEO of Muthoot Exim, shared his thoughts on the new centre: “Salem has seen remarkable growth in recent years, becoming a key growth centre in the state of Tamil Nadu. Expanding our presence here with more Gold Point Centres is a crucial part of our strategy. The new Salem branch brings us closer to our customers, offering them a unique and reliable process for transparent gold testing and fair valuation.”

Thomas Muthoot, Executive Director of Muthoot Pappachan Group & Managing Director of Muthoot Exim, added: “Opening in Salem is a significant milestone for Muthoot Exim as we continue to grow in Tamil Nadu’s gold recycling market. Our goal is to expand nationwide, opening more centres to meet the rising demand for retail gold and providing exceptional service through our Gold Point Centres.”

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Dell Technologies and Hope Foundation Inaugurate Digital Inclusion Lab at Vidhya Mandir ITI and AI Training Center at T.C. Palya in Bangalore

Jul 12, 2024 by Mansi 0 Comments #AGM, #AI Training Center, #aided schools, #Archana, #CSR Head, #Dell Digital Inclusion Lab, #Dell Technologies, #Digital Inclusion Lab, #digital inclusion labs, #digital skills, #government, #Government aided schools, #government schools, #Hope Foundation, #Hope Foundation CEO Mr. Chandra Shekar, #ITI, #Jharkhand, #Karnataka, #lab, #Manipur, #NCR of Delhi, #school children, #Shekar Mandal, #Sikkim, #South Asia Pacific & Japan, #South Asia Pacific & Japan at Dell Technologies, #T.C. Palya, #Tamil Nadu, #Vidhya Mandir ITI

Dell Technologies and Hope Foundation Inaugurate Digital Inclusion Lab (2)

Bangalore, Karnataka – July 11, 2024 – Dell Technologies and Hope Foundation today celebrated the inauguration of a new Digital Inclusion Lab at Vidhya Mandir ITI in Doorvani Nagar and an AI Training Center at T.C. Palya in Bangalore.

The inauguration ceremony marked a significant milestone for students’ computer education. Officials from the Block Educational Department, along with Dell Technologies representatives, including Ms. Archana, CSR Head, South Asia Pacific & Japan, and Hope Foundation CEO Mr. Chandra Shekar, joined the event. Mr. Shekar Mandal, AGM of ITI, and members of the Block Education Office North 4 were also present to celebrate this achievement.

The Dell Digital Inclusion Lab was formally inaugurated. The new lab aims to empower school children who study in government schools, Government aided schools, and youth with digital skills. This initiative is being done across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, NCR of Delhi, Jharkhand, Sikkim and Manipur. This initiative also enables government and aided schools to offer digital inclusion labs for their students.

“We are very glad to partner with Hope Foundation to bring these new resources to the students of Bangalore,” said Ms. Archana, CSR Head, South Asia Pacific & Japan at Dell Technologies. “These labs will provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the digital economy. At Dell, we have a very ambitious goal to impact 1 billion lives by 2030.”

“This is a great opportunity to learn digital literacy and cybersecurity for the students of ITI Vidya Mandir,” said Mr. Shekar Mandal, AGM of ITI. “These new labs will give them the opportunity to learn the latest technologies and prepare for further education and jobs of the future.”

About Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies is a global leader in providing essential infrastructure for the digital age. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including servers, storage, networking, and software. Dell Technologies is committed to giving back to the communities where it operates and has a long history of supporting education and environmental initiatives.

About Hope Foundation

Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to empower underprivileged communities through education, technology skill development, and employment. The foundation provides a variety of programs and services, including computer training, job placement assistance, digital literacy & cyber security workshops to school children youth and adults.

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NueGo Strengthens Eco-Friendly Travel, Launches New Routes in Tamil Nadu

Jul 2, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #Devndra Chawla, #NueGo, #Pondicherry, #Tamil Nadu

2 July 2024: GreenCell Mobility’s NueGo, a pioneer in sustainable mass mobility solutions, continues to revolutionise India’s transportation landscape. The brand is delighted to announce a significant expansion of its electric intercity bus operations.

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The newly launched routes across Tamil Nadu includes Pondicherry <–> Trichy, Chennai <–> Trichy, and Coimbatore <–> Trichy. In response to increasing demand for eco-friendly and comfortable travel options, NueGo now serves over 100 cities and multiple routes across India, reaffirming its leadership in intercity travel.

Devndra Chawla, MD & CEO of GreenCell Mobility, said, “We are thrilled to introduce these new routes in Tamil Nadu, connecting key cities such as Pondicherry, Chennai, and Coimbatore with Trichy. Our new routes in Tamil Nadu represent a strategic milestone for NueGo, aligning with our commitment to sustainable mobility solutions. By expanding our reach, we aim to offer travellers not just convenience but also a greener way to explore South India’s cultural and natural diversity.”

NueGo, which was founded in 2022, has rapidly grown its network across India, providing eco-friendly intercity travel via its all-electric bus fleet. The brand is synonymous with accessibility, customer happiness, and a commitment to sustainable mobility solutions.

NueGo is known for its emphasis on accessibility and customer satisfaction. Positioned as the preferred choice for safe and sustainable travel, NueGo sets high standards with an array of safety features. These include robust measures such as CCTV surveillance, driver breath analysers, driver monitoring systems, and speed limit checks. NueGo’s coaches undergo 25 meticulous safety checks covering both mechanical and electrical inspections, ensuring utmost safety, especially for female passengers seeking a secure journey. With the launch of these new routes, NueGo continues to lead the way in sustainable transportation, offering more options for eco-conscious travellers and contributing to a greener future for India.

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HMSI celebrates 5th anniversary of its Traffic Training Park in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Jun 24, 2024 by Gayathri Pariti 0 Comments #A. Maheswaran, #HMSI celebrates 5th anniversary, #Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, #Road Safety, #Sri Vageesha Vidhyashram, #Tamil Nadu, #Tiruchirappalli, #Traffic Training Park in Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, 24 June 2024: Instilling positive awareness on road safety and safe driving habits in the city, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India celebrated 5th anniversary of the Children’s Traffic Training Park at Tiruchirappalli in the august presence of A. Maheswaran (Deputy Chief Education officer, Thiruchirapalli). Since its inception, the park has played a pivotal role in promoting road safety and enhancing traffic awareness among citizens.

HMSI celebrates 5th anniversary of its Traffic Training Park in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

In June 2019, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) in association with Tiruchirappalli Traffic Police inaugurated the traffic training park in Tiruchirappalli. Situated in the heart of the city, the Traffic Training Park has served as a beacon of education and practical training for participants. Its state-of-the-art facilities and interactive programs have empowered countless individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for responsible and safe road behaviour.

Since its inception, nearly 1.7 lac people across all age groups have been trained at the traffic training park, enhancing road safety awareness in the city.

The 5th anniversary celebration is a testament to the park’s enduring impact on the community. The event featured engaging activities covering students of all age groups such as Bicycle Riding Activity, Riding Trainer session, Female safety riding activity, Safety Gear Awareness and Safety riding theory sessions aimed at reinforcing the importance of road safety. The event witnessed engagement of around 100 students from Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Sri Vageesha Vidhyashram Senior Secondary school, and E.R Higher Secondary School. Participants also had the opportunity to experience first-hand the various amenities offered by the park, including simulated road circuits, traffic signboards and virtual driving simulations.

A. Maheswaran (Deputy Chief Education officer, Thiruchirapalli) shared his valuable insights on road safety to the students by highlighting the importance of a proper driving licence before one starts their driving journey and about the relevance of cultivating the habit of following traffic rules at a very young age.

As HMSI looks ahead to the future, it remains dedicated to further expanding the reach and impact of its Traffic Training Park in Tiruchirappalli and beyond. Through continues collaboration with stakeholders and the community, the company aims to cultivate a culture of responsible road behaviour and ensure safer roads for generations to come.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s CSR commitment towards Road Safety:

For Honda globally, road safety comes first. As announced in April 2021, “Honda will strive for zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050”. Fulfilling its corporate social responsibility (CSR), HMSI has been promoting road safety in India since its start in 2001. Working towards the realisation of Honda’s global safety vision, today HMSI’s road safety awareness initiative has already spread to over 57 lac Indians. Its team of skilled safety instructors conduct daily programmes at its 10 adopted traffic parks across India and 6 Safety Driving Education Centres (SDEC).

HMSI dealerships across India spread road safety awareness. HMSI’s proprietary virtual riding simulator increases the risk-prediction ability of riders; while new customers too are given predelivery safety advise (PDSA) before they start riding at every dealership across India.

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Indian Overseas Bank Conducts the 178th SLBC Meeting for Tamil Nadu

Jun 21, 2024 by Gayathri Pariti 0 Comments #178th SLBC Meeting for Tamil Nadu, #Chennai, #Indian Overseas Bank, #MSME, #State Level Bankers’ Committee, #Tamil Nadu, #Thiru Mohan M

Chennai, 21th June 2024 – The 178th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting for the state of Tamil Nadu was successfully conducted by the Indian Overseas Bank – Convenor, under the esteemed Chairmanship of Thiru Thangam Thennarasu, Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Human Resources Management, Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN), at the Secretariat in Chennai.

Indian Overseas Bank Conducts the 178th SLBC Meeting for Tamil Nadu

The meeting saw the presence of several distinguished dignitaries, including:

  • Thiru Joydeep Dutta Roy, Executive Director, Indian Overseas Bank & Chairman, SLBC, Tamil Nadu
  • Thiru T Udhayachandran, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Finance, GoTN
  • Smt. Uma Sankar, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India
  • Thiru R Anand, Chief General Manager, NABARD
  • Thiru V V S Kharayat, DFS, Government of India

Secretaries and Department Heads of various GoTN departments, along with senior executives and officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), NABARD, State Government, Banks, and Lead District Managers (LDMs) of all districts in Tamil Nadu, also participated.

During the meeting, key agendas under Priority Sector Advances were discussed, with a focus on Agriculture, MSME Lending, Educational Loans, and Housing Loans. These discussions were presented and deliberated by the Convenor of SLBC, Thiru Mohan M, General Manager, Indian Overseas Bank.

A significant highlight of the meeting was the release of the Annual Credit Plan for the Financial Year 2024-25 by Thiru Thangam Thennarasu. The Annual Credit Plan has set a target of Rs. 8,08,745 crores under Priority Sector Lending for FY 2024-25, estimating a growth of 21.80% over the previous financial year 2023-24.

The SLBC meeting reaffirmed the commitment of all stakeholders to foster financial inclusion and economic growth in Tamil Nadu through concerted efforts in priority sector lending.

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United Way Bengaluru Launches ‘Mangroves Matter’: A Campaign to Restore Mangrove Ecosystems Started revitalizing mangrove ecosystems at Pulicat near Chennai

May 27, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #' Mangroves Matter', #'jungle of roots', #'Mangroves Matter' campaign, #2024, #Andhra Pradesh, #brackish water body, #Chennai, #COP28, #ecosystems, #India's second-largest brackish water body., #Karnataka, #Kerala, #Mangrove, #Pulicat, #Pulicat or Pazhaverkadu, #Pulicat region, #Rajesh Krishnan, #Sriram Ananthanarayanan, #Tamil, #Tamil Nadu, #United Way Bengaluru, #United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), #water body., #World Wetlands Day

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Bengaluru, May 27, 2024: Recent reports indicate a staggering loss of about 35% of mangroves between 1996 and 2010 highlighting a concerning trend in environmental degradation. Mangrove ecosystems play a significant role in stabilizing coastlines, making their preservation crucial for the environment and inhabitants. Mangroves are a natural solution to climate change, the paramount global threat. They can sequester carbon at a rate five times greater than tropical forests.

Responding to this urgent need, United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) has launched an ambitious and impactful campaign, ‘ Mangroves Matter’, to revitalize mangrove ecosystems. The first foot is at Pulicat or Pazhaverkadu, a coastal town near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Known as the ‘jungle of roots‘ in Tamil, Pulicat encompasses a vast expanse of 720 sq. km, constituting India’s second-largest brackish water body. Rampant destruction of mangrove vegetation by human activities and natural causes has led to a massive reduction in the lake’s depth from 3.8m to 2m. This ecological decline has endangered biodiversity and threatened the livelihoods of local fisherfolk dependent on the mangrove ecosystem.

The ‘Mangroves Matter’ campaign was officially launched on World Wetlands Day, 2024, with a bold vision to rewild approximately 10 lakh mangroves across 100 acres in the Pulicat region alone. In addition to their environmental advantages, the campaign will closely work with the Irula community, opening up livelihood opportunities for them and boosting the local economy by supporting the cultivation of shrimp and fish species. The project also includes removal of acres of Prosopis ( Karuvelam ), an invasive species which has destroyed the local flora and soil ecosystems.

Sriram Ananthanarayanan, Director-Projects, UWBe, said, “I am glad that many of our Corporate CSR partners have come forward to support this campaign with a shared vision towards environmental commitment. Notably, our CSR partner, Mphasis, has pledged their support to this cause, dedicating the rewilding of mangroves on 70 acres in Pulicat. “

Looking ahead, United Way Bengaluru envisions extending the campaign’s reach to other regions, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala. Upholding its mission of “mobilizing the caring power of communities,” the organization calls upon organizations from different industries to join hands in supporting this vital mission for the preservation of the planet’s precious ecosystems.

Rajesh Krishnan, CEO, UWBe, said, “COP28 made significant progress towards securing the Mangrove Breakthrough’s goal of 15 million hectares of mangroves underpinned by USD 4 billion new investments by 2030. I am super excited that United Way Bengaluru is among the very few organisations who have taken this initiative. ‘Mangroves Matter’ is aligned with the aspiration of COP28, which calls out the responsibility of the State, corporations, local people, community, NGOs and other stakeholders to deliver the Breakthrough.”

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BFW Inaugurates Fully Digitalized, Global Scale Manufacturing Plant

Apr 22, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #Aerospace, #Akihiro Teramachi, #Arun Kothari, #Ashok Leyland, #Automotive, #BFW, #Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW), #Defence, #Devaganapalli, #Die Mould, #Dr Eng Yoshiharu Inaba, #FANUC CORPORATION;, #Forging, #Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar, #in Hosur, #JCB India;, #Kirloskar Systems Pvt. Ltd, #Manufacturing Plant, #National Board for Quality Promotion, #Quality Council of India, #Raghavan, #Railways, #Ravi Raghavan, #Tamil Nadu, #THK Group, #Valves, #Vipin Sondhi

Bengaluru, 22 April 2024: Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW) a leading Indian advanced manufacturing technology solutions company, today announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Devaganapalli, in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. This new facility set up with an investment of Rs. 200 crore, brings numerous innovative practices and several unique and industry-first features, including:

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– Two world-class assembly halls spanning 20,000 square meters each, with a combined capacity to produce over 10000 CNC machines annually, a 3X expansion. The overall footprint of 54 acres allows for setting up the Vendor Ecosystem in the future.

– Fully digitalized and interconnected manufacturing processes, incorporating conveyorised assembly of machines.
– Environmentally friendly infrastructure with various features designed to minimize carbon footprint.

– In alignment with the Government of India’s initiatives to promote skill development and empower women (“Nari Shakti”), the new facility promotes local talent with a planned gender diversity target of 30%, a pioneering move within the global Machine Tool Industry.

– A fully integrated “Spindle Technology Centre,” encompassing indigenous engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and service of high-quality machine tool spindles, including integral motor technology.

Mr Arun Kothari, Chairman, BFW said “We aimed to establish a facility of global standards for scale and efficiency. I am confident that this facility will aid us in furthering our aspiration of participating in the growth of manufacturing“ “Our teams have innovated many robust machine assembly processes for low Takt time taking inputs from the global best practices across the industry,” said Mr. Ravi Raghavan, MD, BFW

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“The manufacturing sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Challenges, disruptions, and innovation have marked BFW’s journey over the past 63 years. To fulfil its purpose of “Enabling Progress ” of manufacturing BFW has embraced the initiative ” LEAP – Leadership thru Ethical practices, Agile Processes, and Partnerships.” Under this initiative, BFW aspires to act as a strategic partner of the Global Manufacturing Industry by Scaling up the capacity 3X, adopting best practices of the Automotive Industry to the Machine tool domain, and deploying Technology to evolve a digitally connected ecosystem. The machine tool industry in India is growing at a CAGR of 15 to 17% annually, and BFW is a leader in the industry is growing at 20%.” Mr. Raghavan added.

With an excellent design engineering capability & two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, BFW provides solutions to meet the performance, productivity, and reliability expectations of diverse industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Die Mould, Forging, Valves, Railways, etc.

With 65000+ installations, operating in 15 countries, the BFW Europe office is the most recent addition to better serve global customers with advanced manufacturing solutions. Through channel partners, a wide sales & service network is available at 48 locations in India including 5 tech centres.

The inauguration event was graced by Dr Eng Yoshiharu Inaba, Chairman, FANUC CORPORATION; Mr Vipin Sondhi, Chairperson of the National Board for Quality Promotion, Quality Council of India and Former Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Ashok Leyland & JCB India; Mrs Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar, Chairperson & Managing Director, Kirloskar Systems Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Akihiro Teramachi, Representative Director, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer for THK Group and other thought leaders from the industry and over 50 overseas Global partners of BFW and 300+ senior manufacturing professionals representing various clients and supply chain partners.

Honourable minister for health and family welfare of Tamil Nadu inaugurates ‘fall prevention’ programme at MGM healthcare
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Honourable minister for health and family welfare of Tamil Nadu inaugurates ‘fall prevention’ programme at MGM healthcare

Jun 9, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #fall prevention, #MGM healthcare, #Tamil Nadu

MGM Healthcare today hosted an awareness programme on the Prevention of Falls among the elderly. Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Honourable Thiru Ma Subramanian, was the Guest of Honour and Director of the hospital Dr. Prashanth Rajagopalan, along with Dr Govindaraj AB, Director, and Senior Consultant of Orthopaedics inaugurated an exclusive Fall Prevention Programme for the elderly.

The fall prevention programme at MGM Healthcare is exclusively aimed at raising awareness on Fall Prevention by intensely working on outreach measures and providing counselling to the elderly. Health care providers of MGM Healthcare will visit each of the houses of the elderly enrolled in the program to identify and educate them on the impact of fall-related injuries. The team of doctors will also provide the elderly with easy-to-do strength and balance training activities that would be remotely monitored by the MGM physiotherapists through Tele rehabilitation programmes.

Dr AB Govindaraj, Director, and Senior Consultant of Orthopaedics at MGM Healthcare said, “Most people consider falls as natural and part of Life. Falls are not natural, can be devastating and yet is preventable. We at MGM Healthcare curated this programme aimed at seniors and caregivers to raise awareness of these facts. Brittle bone disease and Vitamin D deficiency are rampant in our society, which can add to the problem of falls and fractures. Our Strong bones program will identify those at risk and help them to overcome their deficiency.”

Dr Prashanth Rajagopalan, Director, MGM Healthcare said, “According to the World Health Organization (WHO) global report on falls prevention, elderly fall about 28%–35% in each year and this proportion increases as age and frailty level increase. This programme will provide extensive support to senior citizens by identifying their health conditions and providing appropriate remedies. MGM Healthcare takes pride in setting up a dedicated programme for the elderly.”

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End The Year with a Bang! Samsung Announces Lucky Draw Prizes Worth INR 4 Crore on Purchase of its Home Appliances

Dec 17, 2021 by Gouri 0 Comments #Home Appliances, #Lucky Draw Prizes, #New Year lucky draw, #Raju Pullan, #Samsung, #Tamil Nadu

Samsung, India’s largest and most trusted consumer electronics brand, has announced a New Year lucky draw contest on its range of home appliances to make the Christmas and New Year celebrations merrier.

Around 600 consumers buying Samsung Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Microwaves, Dishwashers and AirDressers from December 15, 2021 – January 26, 2022, will stand a chance to win Samsung AirDresser, Refrigerator or Microwave worth INR 4 crore.

All they need to do is register on the microsite and upload the invoice once their purchase is complete. The winners will be announced on four different occasions during the contest period. The contest participation is applicable on the purchase of Samsung Home Appliances from all leading retail stores across the country (except Tamil Nadu).

For consumers in Tamil Nadu, Samsung has introduced another contest wherein they need to enter a slogan on the microsite along with the invoice of the Samsung Home Appliance they have bought. 18 lucky winners from Tamil Nadu will be announced at the end of the promo period.

Additionally, consumers across India during the offer period can avail offers such as additional cashback up to 20% and EMIs starting as low as INR 990.

“As the year 2021 comes to an end, we at Samsung would like to help our consumers make the most of Christmas and New Year celebrations by rewarding them for their love and commitment for us. We have curated a unique contest aimed at providing them with an opportunity to upgrade their homes with premium technology and products from Samsung,” said Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India.