Triumph Motorcycles India strengthens its dealer network in India with new dealership in Chennai

 

Iconic British premium motorcycle brand Triumph Motorcycles expanded its dealership network in India with the launch of its new state-of-the-art dealership in Chennai. Triumph has partnered with Khivraj Group in Chennai, which is one of the most renowned automobile business houses in South India with presence across segments. The new dealership called Khivraj Triumph is spread over an area of 5000sq.ft includingsales and service area. The dealership also features a niche customer lounge allowing customers to experience Triumph hospitality along with the wide range of products.

Apart from catering to the entire range of Triumph motorcycles – Modern Classics, Adventures, Roadsters & the Rockets, Khivraj Triumph will also offer a host of accessories, merchandise and apparel suited to each category ofmotorcycle. Committed to catering to Triumph Motorcycles enthusiasts in Tamil Nadu, the ultra-modern dealership will offer the signature Triumph experience -the dealership is divided into different experiential zones such as aconsultation lounge; build your own bike zone for customers who want to customize their machines – being a reflection of their personality and individuality, and an official merchandise zone showcasing official Triumph lifestyle clothing and riding gear.

Talking on the footprint expansionMr. Shoeb Farooq, Business Head – Triumph Motorcycles India said, “Chennai is an important market for us. Almost 75% of premium motorcycle business in India is driven from the Southern and Western region and having a strong presence in Chennai is of strategic importance.Having associated with Khivraj Group for this important market gives us lot of confidence and hopethat we will be able to deliver the most premium brand experience which customers expect from Triumph. The ultra-modern and state of the art Khivraj Triumph Chennai, is one of our most premium stores in the country which we expect will soon be a hub for all motorcyclists in the region.

Withthis store we have now consolidated our network across India covering all important markets. From today Khivraj Triumph Chennai is formally open for customers and will showcase the full range of motorcycles -the largest BS-VI line-up in the country in the premium category with 13 motorcycles in the portfolio, along with a wide range of rider centric clothing and accessories to give a complete Triumph experience.”

The inauguration of the new dealership in Chennai was accompanied with multiple motorcycles deliveries across categories including the Triumph Rocket 3R. Two Rocket 3Rs were delivered on launch day, becoming the only Rockets in all of Tamil Nadu. The Rocket 3R is the flagship product in the Triumph portfolio, featuring a 2500cc engine – the world’s largest production engine, producing a 221 Nm peak torque. Triumph is now offering the complete Rocket range of the Rocket 3R & Rocket 3 GT in India.

Triumph Motorcycles has put in a new SOP across its dealerships to ensure the safety of all staff and customers keeping in mind the ongoing pandemic, including virtual Whatsapp consultations, sanitization of motorcycles and common touch points, along with the service centre. Home test rides & deliveries are also being offered to customers to ensure social distancing and customers are being encouraged to book prior appointments before visiting the dealership to ensure limited number of people are present at the dealership at all times. Customers can visit the official Triumph website as well for booking test rides, customizationof their motorcycles and exploring various offers.

INDIAN BANK INAUGURATES AMALGAMATED BRANCH IN CHENNAI

 

Consequent to amalgamation of Allahabad Bank with Indian Bank, Adyar Branch of erstwhile Allahabad Bank was merged with Indian Bank’s Adyar Branch. Shri V Shenoy Vishwanath , Executive Director, Indian Bank inaugurated the amalgamated Branch on 28.09.2020. Shri K. Chandra Reddy, FGM - Chennai, Shri A Palani ZM – Chennai South,Shri M Venkatesan ZM – Poonamalle, and Other Executives and customers of the Bank were present during the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri V Shenoy Vishwanath, Executive Director said that Indian Bank has 8 branches amalgamated so far in Chennai and 33 branches Pan India and  way forward will be amalgamating more than 325 branches which not only will help reduce costs but also provide services to the customers at lower costs. Indian Bank, the 7^th largest PSB in the country, not only has Pan-India presence with its vast branch network after the amalgamation of Allahabad Bank, but also has bouquet of digital products like Internet Banking and Mobile Banking for customers to make their banking transactions anytime, anywhere. Further he added that Indian Bank during the Covid-19 pandemic has introduced All in one App IndOasis for bouquet of Banking services and very recently has also introduced the SMS facility for the prospective customers of Home loan, Mortgage loan and vehicle loan. He also thanked the customers and sought their continued patronage.

Ford India Ensures Safety & Convenience for Customers With Doorstep Service

 

• Doorstep Service to give Ford customers the flexibility of getting their Ford vehicle serviced, at a place of their convenience

                                                       

• Service launched in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Pune, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, Thane, Cochin and Trivandrum  

• Ford experts to service the car - at home or office - at no additional charge; To cover periodic maintenance, oil and filter replacement, dry-washing, general check-up etc.

                                                         

Raising the bar on customer convenience & safety, Ford India has introduced Doorstep Service empowering owners to get their Ford vehicle serviced wherever they want – home or office – at no additional charge. 

 

This latest offering expands Ford’s bouquet of consumer-focused initiatives launched under Dial-A-Ford where all sales & service queries get addressed via the helpline.  

 

In its first phase, the company has launched Doorstep Service in the following cities:

 

• (North) Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Jaipur, Lucknow
• (South) Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin and Trivandrum, Hyderabad
• (East) Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar
• (West) Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad

 

Ford customers residing in the cities (mentioned) can book the Doorstep Service by fixing an appointment with the nearest Ford dealership or via the Dial-A-Ford toll-free number.

 

Performed by trained Ford experts, the Doorstep Service includes essential vehicle check-ups, part replacements such as filters, oil replacement and dry-washing among other activities covered under scheduled service.

 

The customers will have the flexibility to make online payments post the service. For concerns that may not get addressed on-the-spot, the technical team will take the vehicle to the nearest service centre.

 

Doorstep Service is offered to customers at no additional cost. 

 

“Family is always there to make things easier and take care of every detail for your happiness. Just like a family, Ford is always by your side & Doorstep Service is yet another manifestation of our steadfast commitment in serving our customers,” said Vinay Raina, executive director of Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford India

Indian Bank launches another Green-Tech Initiative, ‘IB-eNote’ on 28.09.2020

 

Indian Bank, a premier Public Sector Bank, has today launched another green initiative, IB-eNote that enables a totally paperless working environment. The IB e-Note is a tool that enables processing and tracking of notes put up by various offices digitally. This green initiative is expected to improve Turnaround Time considerably, besides saving on cost of paper, printing and other administrative expenses. For this Bank has customised SharePoint, which is one of the features of Microsoft Office. Microsoft is a leading technology company that has pioneered many industry-firsts.

Bank’s endeavor is to achieve greater efficiencies by consistently empowering its biggest asset – human resources/ staff members. And with IB e-Note, Bank is taking another step in that direction.

Speaking on the occasion, MD & CEO Indian Bank Ms. Padmaja Chunduru said that the Bank has a strong technology back bone with state-of-art IT infrastructure, enabling the introduction and seamless functioning of many digital banking products like mobile apps, net banking, cards, POS, QR Code-based payments and fastags, “the latest product Ind Oasis, the all-in-one mobile app has been received very well by our customers. Bank’s commitment to providing an omni-channel experience to our customers came in handy when the COVID pandemic struck. The customers were quickly able to adopt our easy and secure digital banking payment solutions. Bank also launched ‘Ind Guru’, an e-learning platform for all our employees. This tech enabled solution which aims at capacity building of the Human Resources in the bank, offers - access to on-demand, secure anytime, anywhere learning (through web portal as well as mobile app), self-paced learning, content across divisions to ensure cross-functional learning and skill development. As on date, 34,450 employees of the amalgamated entity have enrolled in the LMS and the adoption rate is 93%. With the successful amalgamation of Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank from 1^st April 2020, Indian Bank has the strength and scale to come out with further innovations to improve offerings to our customers” she said.

Delivering his address during the launch event of IB-eNote, Mr. Sashi Sridharan, MD Microsoft India said ‘Process Automation and this digital work flow tool will be one among the many other initiatives of the Bank to drive digital transformation and to address the NewGen Customers to serve them ’ and appreciated this green aspect of Indian Bank’s initiative, IB-eNote.

Executive Directors of Indian Bank Mr. M K Bhattacharya, Mr. V V Shenoy and Mr. K Ramachandran also participated.

Ensuring The Nation’s Well-Being: Tushti International signs on Actor Sonu Sood as the face of the company’s new range of Oximeters & Infrared Thermometers

Tushti International Pvt. Ltd. is launching its range of 100% made-in-India Oximeters & Infrared Thermometers. Tushti has joined hands with India’s beloved actor Sonu Sood, who has been doing commendable philanthropic work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, Tushti and Sonu Sood hope to educate people across the country about the correct use of these medical devices and how they are vital in monitoring one’s health, especially during the Unlock period. Tushti promises to break through the clutter of unbranded or imported products of cheap quality dominating the market, thereby joining the bandwagon of being #VocalForLocal. The company’s genuine, high-accuracy medical devices are backed by international certifications, and are completely homegrown.

Amidst the massive arsenal against coronavirus - masks, sanitisers and social distancing, Tushti and Sonu Sood urge the citizens of the country to adopt additional precautionary measures against the outbreak. As the country adapts to the ‘new normal’ during Unlock, people are now more exposed to the external environment, which has made oximeters and infrared thermometers the need of the hour. When used together, oximeters and IR thermometers can read three vital signs routinely monitored by medical professionals to gauge the functioning of a body - body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate. These devices are cost-efficient and easy to use, and can help detect certain symptoms of COVID-19. Thus, making them pertinent in monitoring one’s health regularly

Federal Bank Offers EMI on Debit Cards to Customers for Purchase of Two Wheelers

Federal Bank introduces EMI facility for holders of Federal Bank Debit Cards to purchase two wheelers. Eligible customers of Federal Bank can own their favorite two wheeler by making a payment of ₹ 1/- at 947 showrooms of Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycle and TVS Motor. The financing process involves no paper work or bank visit and is done completely online. Unlike conventional two-wheeler loans, hypothecation in favor of the Bank is not required for vehicles purchased on Debit Card EMI from Federal Bank. Customers can choose a repayment period of 3/6/9/12 months. There is no processing fee charged on loans under this scheme.

Customers who purchase two wheelers from 793 Honda Motorcycle showrooms across the country availing EMI on Debit Card from Federal Bank will also get a cash back of 5% as festival offer. Customers can check their eligibility for EMI by sending an SMS in the format DC<space>EMI to 5676762 or giving a missed call to 7812900900. 

With sale of passenger vehicles and two wheelers showing an upward trend on the back of demand spurred by festive season and social distancing protocols and a reduction in GST for two wheelers on the cards, this option of easy finance and cash back offer is expected to give further impetus for Federal Bank customers wishing to own brand-new two wheelers. The Bank offers EMI on Debit Cards for purchase of consumer durables at over 36,000+ stores PAN India. The Bank has recently started offering EMI for purchases on e-commerce portals Amazon and Flipkart too

INDIAN BANK CONDUCTS Vehicle Loan Mela at Field General Manager’s Office Chennai

 

 “Vehicle Loan Mela”  was organised by  Indian Bank Field General Manager’s Office, Chennai on 24^th & 25^th September,2020 covering seven branches in four Zones of Chennai  viz; Chennai North, Chennai South , Poonamalle & Kanchipuram.

Mr. K. Chandra Reddy, FGM Chennai along with Mr. N. N. Saha, General Manager, Retail Assets, Corporate Office inaugurated the Mela. Executives from Marketing Department Corporate Office, Zonal Managers & Branch Managers have participated in the Mela.

The response was very encouraging and vehicle loans to the tune of Rs.6.02 crores were sanctioned to the 72 various customers.

Indian Bank launched “Festival Bonanza” for Home Loan & Vehicle Loan from 01.09.2020 to 31.01.2021 with attractive rate of interest and with special concessions to the women borrowers.

Customers can apply for Home Loan, Vehicle Loan & Mortgage Loan by sending SMS to 56677 by typing IBHL for Home Loan, IBVL for Vehicle Loan & IBML for Mortgage Loan. Based on customer enquiry, Bank will follow up with the   applicant and smoothen the process for quick sanction of loan. Newly introduced RMPCs (Retail MSME Processing centres) are focussing for reduction of Turn around Time (TAT) a lifeline in Retail Customer delight

 

 

Lloyd marks its entry into the refrigerator segment; launches Direct Cool, Frost Free and Side by Side categories

 

Havells India Limited, a leading Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company today announced its entry into the refrigerator segment under its consumer durable brand - Lloyd. The company will also double the range with additional 25 models by Diwali this year. The refrigerator range is designed keeping in mind the modern kitchen aesthetics combined with energy saving features that adapt to the consumer lifestyle. The alluring transparent interiors of the range comes with an array of attractive fresh floral fascia design, which reflects refrigerators as a work of art that blends with your home décor. The refrigerators will be available in capacities ranging from 190 litres to 587 litres, and at an introductory offer price range from INR 10,000 to INR 84,990.

Features	Side by Side	Frost Free	Direct Cool
Bactshield Technology	P	P	P
Deca Technology	P	P
Electronic control with LED display	P
Flexi Max Design	P	P	P
Holiday Mode	P
Humidity control		P	P
Interior LED light	P	P
Low noise	P	P	P

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shashi Arora, CEO, Lloyd said, “With the legacy of being known as a cooling expert over decades, Lloyd today is among the top 3 brands in the air conditioners segment. Today, we are introducing DC, Side by side, frost free range of refrigerators to complement other categories, in our attempt to make Lloyd a full-fledged consumer durable brand. Backed by our Make in India vision, we are going to produce all our refrigerators in the country enabling us to bring better quality and relevant customisations to our customers.

Revolutionizing the refrigerator category in India. The new range introduced by Lloyd is equipped withBactshield technology that eliminates bacteria and provides longer lasting freshness to perishables- a much needed feature in a tropical country like India. The refrigerators range will feature the unique Decacool technology that will ensure cooling in every corner. It also consists of flexi max design which caters to the underlying need of more storage for discerning Indian consumer. The above range is rated as per the 2020 energy rating norms coupled with advantages of the Inverter technology. In conjunction with invertor technology, the new refrigerator range will come with dual safety compressor with OLP and OHR that enhances compressor’s life and makes Lloyd refrigerators highly energy-efficient

Lloyd refrigerators are also environment friendly with a zero ODP (Ozone depletion potential) presence thus helps in reducing its carbon footprint. The newly launched refrigerators will come with a one year comprehensive warranty along with a 10 years compressor warranty. The range will be available across pan India Lloyd brand shops

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches its much-awaited compact SUV in India, the all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser

 All-new compact SUV is powered with new powerful K-Series 1.5 litre, four-cylinder Petrol Engine with choice of seamless Manual Transmission (MT)/Automatic Transmission (AT)

All AT variants equipped with Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery with Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) comprising Torque Assist Function, Idle Start Stop Function, Brake Energy Regeneration Function for enhanced fuel efficiency

Distinct and dynamic Two-Slat Wedge Cut Front Grille with Chrome Surrounds & Grey Finish with trapezoidal bold fog area and R16 Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels for a wide and strong SUV presence

An LED light package comprising dual-chamber LED Projector Headlamps with dual-function LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) cum indicators, LED Fog Lamps, LED Rear Split Type Tail Lamps and LED High-mounted Stop Lamp to provide great looks and safer drive

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·      Dual Front Airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Advanced Body Structure for ensuring the utmost safety of passengers Alluring and plush dual-tone Dark Brown Premium Interiors, ergonomically laid out and wide spacious cabin for added comfortComplete entertainment and connected experience with Smart Playcast touchscreen audio with Android Auto/Apple Carplay and Smartphone-based Navigation and reverse parking cameraRain Sensing Wipers, Cruise Control and Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror (IRVM) to add to amazing comfort and convenience

·         In addition to top-end features, smart entry with an engine push start and stop button and Auto AC are standard features across all variants

All-new Urban Cruiser available in exclusive to Toyota mono-tone colour of Rustic Brown and special dual-tone colours - Rustic Brown with Sizzling Black Roof and Groovy Orange with Sunny White Roof

 Also available in a range of other eye-catching mono-tone colours - Suave Silver, Groovy Orange, Iconic Grey, Spunky Blue and Sunny White and exciting dual-tone Spunky Blue with Sizzling Black Roof

·         Price ranges from Rs. 840,000 to Rs. 11,30,000 (Ex-showroom, Delhi)

·         Dual Tone, available only in the premium variant of both MT & AT options, are priced at Rs. 998,000 and Rs. 11,55,000 respectively

·         The best-in-class Petrol fuel efficiency of 18.76 kmpl for the Automatic variant

·         The Urban Cruiser is backed by a superior warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh km, whichever comes earlier

              

	MT			AT
GRADE	Mid MT	High MT	Premium MT	Mid AT	High AT	Premium AT
PRICES	Rs. 840,000	Rs. 915,000	Rs. 980,000	Rs. 980,000	Rs. 10,65,000	Rs. 11,30,000

 UrbanCruiser is designed for today’s young achievers who are aspirational and believe in the concept that #RespectStandsTall. The much-awaited compact SUV was launched in a stellar event today graced by TKM Managing Director Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, Mr. Naveen Soni, Senior Vice President, Sales and Service and Mr. Tadashi Asazuma, Vice President, Sales and Marketing. The special guest of honour, youth icon and popular Indian superstar and singer Mr. Ayushmann Khurrana, also took part in the launch event and spoke about his inspiring journey from being a Radio Jockey to a successful actor

A Bold New Face of Adventure: Ford Unveils A Special Sport Edition of Endeavour at INR 35.10 Lakh

  Donning bold, black exteriors, the much-awaited Sport Edition of Ford Endeavour is now ready to conquer any terrain. The special edition goes on sale across India at INR 35.10 lakh.

 

Featuring a dozen impressive exterior changes, the Ford Endeavour Sport will be the new top-trim variant in the Ford Endeavour vehicle lineup, available only with an all-wheel-drive or 4X4 driveline.

 

“Ford Endeavour Sport in black makes a bold statement – whether it is your regular commute during the week or your off-road adventure during the weekend,” said Vinay Raina, executive director of marketing, sales & service at Ford India. “We are thankful to our customers for their faith in Ford Endeavour & hope the special edition Sport will strengthen it further.”

 

Introduced on the day of Equinox, a biannual astronomical alignment of the Sun and Earth when daytime & nighttime are of equal duration, the Ford Endeavour Sport too inspires its owners to strike a balance between their routine lives and the more adventurous side of their personality, which they rarely explore.

 

The marketing platform to introduce the vehicle, #MeetTheOtherSideOfYou, also encourages customers to embark on the extraordinary journey they always wish for with proven off-roading capabilities of the Ford Endeavour firmly by their side.

                                            

BE THE CENTER OF ATTRACTION 

Just one look and everyone will have their eyes set on the Ford Endeavour Sport’s impressive black and butch exterior, reminiscent of a black-cape donning invincible superhero whose might can conquer all, in this case, any terrain.

 

The all-new ebony black front grille looks even more domineering and catches your attention first, as a symbol of raw power. The front fender as well as the front and rear bumper skid plates get an ebony black treatment to add to the SUVs imposing stance.

 

The special black edition smoked headlamps complete the Ford Endeavour Sport’s impressive look. Ford Endeavour features all-LED headlamp for both low and high-beam that provide up to 20% greater lighting penetration for enhanced night-time visibility.

 

The black theme is carried through to the side with ebony black ORVMs, fender grille and dark inserts on side steppers. A smart SPORT decal will embellish the doors and tailgate. One of the most noticeable changes on the new Endeavour Sport is its ebony black premium alloy wheels and roof rails that make the SUV sporty yet elegant.

 

STRONG LEGACY OF POWER & PROWESS

The Endeavour SPORT rides on the legacy of Ford’s game-changing true-blue, premium SUV that has set new benchmarks for the segment since its introduction in 2016.

 

More recently, Ford introduced 2020 Endeavour with a new 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine & world’s first 10 Speed-Automatic Transmission, delivering a potent mix of unmatched off-roading capabilities, surprisingly affordable service cost and up to 14% improvement in fuel efficiency over its predecessor.

 

The Bharat Stage VI compliant 2.0L EcoBlue diesel engine on the Endeavour Sport delivers 170 PS peak power and 420 Nm peak torque. The special variant will only be offered with a 4X4 driveline that offers outstanding capabilities yet returning unmatched fuel efficiency of 12.4 Kmpl.

 

The engine is mated to the world’s first 10-speed automatic transmission that is responsive, faster and facilitates smoother acceleration in all driving conditions. Progressive Range Select or SelectShift^® on the Ford Endeavour is another first for the segment.

 

The innovative feature gives drivers the ability to lock gears in the desired range to deliver an engaging and more controlled drive experience – especially in challenging driving situations such as slippery roads or steep off-roading conditions.

 

The Endeavour Sport will also offer Ford’s globally-renowned mobility and connectivity solution FordPass^TM at no additional cost. Owners will be able to perform several vehicle operations -- like starting, stopping, locking or unlocking the vehicle, know remaining fuel levels & distance to empty & locating their vehicle– remotely, via the FordPass^TM app.

 

All variants of Ford Endeavour come with a factory-fitted, cloud-connected device that communicates with vehicle owners in real-time via the FordPass^TM smartphone application.

 

The Ford Endeavour including the latest variant Sport continues to offer