Author: Vinod G

Helps customers in Learning & Upskilling, Health & Wellness, and Business Help Bengaluru, NFAPost: Equipping consumers for a better tomorrow, Vi – the newest telecom brand, today announced its collaborative program to offer unique propositions across learning and upskilling, health & wellness, and business help for the Indian mobile users. Vodafone Idea Limited has launched this initiative to address the changing requirements of today’s digital society enabling individuals and enterprises to get a range of benefits and value-adds. Through this new proposition, Vi will offer not just enriched connectivity but also an array of digital products and services to complement the core…

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Plans to spend around Rs 25 trillion for infrastructure development Mumbai, NFA Post: National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has set a target of spending around Rs. 25 trillion by 2025 for massive infrastructure build up across India. Speaking at the the 6th India Construction Festival organised by infrastructure think-tank, FIRST Construction Council, NHAI Chairman Sukhbir Singh Sandhu said NHAI has awarded Rs. 48,000 crore worth of road contracts in the first six months of this year. “We have planned to award contracts worth Rs. 2 trillion during the year. There will be good opportunities for construction companies and construction…

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Bengaluru, NFAPost: Global financiers can and must make the shift to circularity, ensuring the consumption and production patterns of the businesses they invest in making more efficient use of resources and minimize waste, pollution and carbon emissions, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme’s Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). In a report, Financing Circularity: Demystifying Finance for the Circular Economy launched at UNEP FI’s Global Roundtable 2020 outlines ways via which financial institutions can help redesign global economies by changing the way economies consume and produce. According to the UNEP report, the move to circular economies could generate $4.5 trillion in…

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Joint venture creates foundation for long-term development of silicon-based processors Bengaluru, NFAPost: Nokia today announced that it has joined forces with Tampere University to establish a ‘Center of Excellence’ to enhance the development of System-on-Chip (SoC) custom processors for its ReefShark chipset portfolio. The partnership, which will be based at the University campus, aims to accelerate the introduction of the technology into Nokia’s ReefShark chipset portfolio. It will also enhance Nokia’s silicon capabilities and development of proprietary SoCs. The Center of Excellence is expected to open in November this year. The purpose of the partnership is to accelerate the development of…

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Bengaluru, NFAPost: As per news report, the premium segment smartphone maker, Apple has leased a commercial area of about 4 lakh sqft in Bengaluru’s central business district. The lease has been signed with Prestige Estates at its Minsk Square building. Apple will pay a rent of Rs 170 per sqft, which works out annually to Rs 82 crore. This is the US-based tech giant’s biggest real estate deal in the country. The new Bengaluru office would host a large technology centre that can seat 4,000 employees. However, the number could reduce as companies are aiming to de-densify workspaces due to coronavirus. The renewed focus on India by the Cupertino-headquartered tech giant shows its…

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Bengaluru, NFAPost: The Board of Investment Manager of IndiGrid has designated KKR as a sponsor of the InvIT. Currently, Sterlite Investment Managers is the sponsor of IndiGrid, India’s first power sector InvIT. KKR and GIC jointly own 60 per cent in this InvIT. In a filing to the exchanges, Esoteric II, the company which is affiliated with KKR said: “We believe that IndiGrid is a differentiated platform and we continue to be excited about its growth potential. We would like to be sponsors and drive further value creation.” Nod of sponsor As a part of the regulatory process, shareholders will…

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Expands engineering services portfolio by strengthening presence in Medical devices, Consumer and Industrial markets across US Bengaluru, NFAPost Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kaleidoscope Innovation, a full-spectrum product design, development and insights firm innovating across medical, consumer and industrial markets, bolstering capabilities in the design of smart products. This acquisition demonstrates Infosys’ commitment to innovate for its clients, and make a meaningful impact on human lives by combining cutting-edge technologies and experiences to revolutionize patient care, treatment, diagnostics and consumer health across the world. Kaleidoscope Innovation brings to Infosys a…

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Focused on developing enterprise cloud solutions leveraging Microsoft platforms and technologies New Delhi, NFAPost: Tech Mahindra Ltd. a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and solutions, announced the launch of its dedicated ‘Microsoft Business Unit’ to accelerate their digital transformation journey globally. The new business unit will focus on developing enterprise cloud solutions leveraging Microsoft platforms and technologies to meet the dynamic needs of the customer and pursue their growth agenda. The launch of a dedicated business unit demonstrates Tech Mahindra’s commitment towards accelerating cloud adoption for its customers across sectors while also amplifying its collaboration with…

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Health-at-home accelerates and is here to stay – the vulnerability of our health makes people feel the pressing need for preventative care and healthy living Philips introduces connected solutions that offer insights and empower people to make personalized, healthy lifestyle choices COVID-19 pandemic accelerates digitalization to meet the urgent need to stay (virtually) connected to caregivers Bengaluru, NFAPost: Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, presented new approaches to health and healthcare, and the shift to health-at-home, at its virtual consumer health press event. Against the backdrop of COVID-19, the need for consumers to stay as healthy as possible is more relevant…

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Bangalore, NFAPost: Taking a step forward in providing consumers with best-in-class products, A O Smith, the world’s largest manufacturer of water heaters has announced the launch of MiniBot, a 3-litre instant water heater with a unique design and cutting edge technology. Commenting on the launch, A O Smith India managing director Parag Kulkarni said A. O. Smith is again raising the bar in instant water heater category with this launch and redefining the standards in the instant water heaters category. “This is yet another testimony of our unwavering commitment towards customer value creation through relevant innovation and technology leadership,” said A O…

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