MINI India introduces a special edition of its best-selling Convertible INR 44,90,000

  MINI India introduces a special edition of its best-selling Convertible, the new MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition in India. Offered as a Completely Built-Up unit (CBU), only 15 units are available and can be booked exclusively on shop.mini.in.

 

MINI has a long history of creating special models with high-quality features and distinct designs. The new MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition is based on the first special edition of this line which was launched in 2007. The unique design elements on the exterior and interior celebrate the free spirit of unlimited open-air excitement.

 

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “MINI was born out of a crisis. It’s a brave and daring brand that is authentic, inventive and optimistic by nature. It brings people and communities together, offering them unique and unfiltered experiences even in the most extraordinary times. The MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition is a perfect tribute to the MINI philosophy and the challenges of the current time. MINI has once again created an unmatched combination of the legendary go-kart feeling and open-top driving experience. It celebrates a rich heritage of unfiltered excitement and driving fun. The exclusively crafted elements of this limited edition create moments of pure emotion with unbridled energy. If you're spontaneous, outgoing, and like to live life unfiltered, this is the car for you.”

 

The new MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition is available in Deep Laguna metallic exterior colour at an ex-showroom price of INR 44,90,000*.

*Price prevailing at the time of invoicing will be applicable. Ex-showroom prices inclusive of GST (incl. compensation cess) as applicable but excludes Road Tax, Tax Collected at Source (TCS), RTO statutory taxes/fees, other local tax cess levies and insurance. Price and options are subject to change without prior notice. For further information, please contact the local Authorised MINI Dealer.

 

The new MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition - Exclusive Features.

The MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition combines iconic with contemporary to create aesthetically compelling contrasts. An extra touch of exclusivity is added with the Deep Laguna Metallic exterior colour that is specially developed for this edition, the striking geometric pattern of the soft-top electric roof that opens within 20 seconds makes a lasting impression along with the specially designed 43.18 cm/17" light-alloy wheel Scissor Spoke 2-tone. Individual side scuttles in the Sidewalk design, door sill finishers made of brushed aluminum also in Sidewalk design and striking bonnet stripes with delicate pinstripes further complement and enhance its unique look.

 

The interior features a design that is premium as well as harmonious and offers the finest workmanship in every small detail. MINI Yours Leather Lounge Sidewalk leather seats in Anthracite with braided piping in Dark Petrol and accent seams in Energetic Yellow. The new illuminated interior surface features a decorative cockpit and door trim with Petrol finish. The multi-function Sport Leather steering wheel with a discreet Sidewalk logo and contrast seams in Petrol add touches of individual styling.

 

At the heart of the new MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition is the adrenalin pumping 2-litre  4-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo Technology. It mobilises a peak output of 192 hp/ 141 kW and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. The car sprints from 100 km/hr in 7.1 seconds and the top speed is limited to 230 km/hr.

 

The newly developed 7-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with double clutch and steering wheel paddles enables smooth gear shifts, optimised acoustic and vibration response and contributes to the sophisticated characteristics of the drive system.

 

The MINI Driving Modes enable an individualised vehicle set-up focusing on either ride comfort, sportiness or efficiency, according to preference. In addition to the standard MID mode, the Sport mode is geared towards active driving fun while the Green mode supports fuel-efficient driving.

 

The new MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition is stacked with a range of intuitive safety technologies. The standard safety equipment comprises of Front and Passenger Airbags, Brake Assist, 3-Point Seat Belts, Dynamic Stability Control, Crash Sensor, Anti-lock Braking System, Cornering Brake Control and Run-flat Indicator.

 

The standard MINIMALISM technology includes an auto start/stop function, brake energy recuperation, shift point display and electromechanical power steering. Another cool feature is the MINI Excitement Package, which comprises LED interior and ambient lighting as well as a projection of the MINI logo on the ground on the driver's side when the door is opened.

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