Launch of Patanjali branded apparel store in Delhi by @yogrishiramdev

Let’s don the ‘Swadeshi Gaurav’. Get these three Patanjali Paridhan products (1 Jeans 👖 & 2 T-Shirts👕) worth Rs 7000 in only Rs 1100 in this festive season. Join our Swadeshi movement to end the loot of multinational companies 🙏 pic.twitter.com/EGbEdmtX87

— Swami Ramdev (@yogrishiramdev) November 5, 2018

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has launched Patanjali Paridhan yesterday and the first apparel store is opened in Delhi.It targets Rs 1,000 crore turnover by next fiscal.

Blue Star expands its range of #water purifiers

Bengaluru: Blue Star has introduced a new range of residential water purifiers across various price points with RO, UV, RO+UV and RO+UV+UF technologies. These include models with Immuno Boost Technology which provides alkaline antioxidant water that strengthens the defense mechanism of the human body and helps the body to stay healthy and function perfectly. The purified water with Immuno Boost Technology is abundant in alkaline minerals and hydrogen which help balance the metabolism. It can help in boosting one’s immunity and keeping away from diseases by nourishing the body with clean, wholesome ingredients adding essential minerals, raising the pH and making the water antioxidant.

Blue Star expands its range of #water purifiers ; targeting to reach a market share of around 10% of Rs 4200 cr. market in about 3 years pic.twitter.com/DRKp7odUX6

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) May 31, 2018

Blue Star, which completes 75 years of its existence this year, entered into the residential water purifier business in October 2016.This initiative is a part of the Company’s aggressive growth plans to expand its presence in related new product categories. The Company will gradually enhance its range to cover commercial water purification systems as well.

Titan-backed omni-channel jewellery brand @CaratLane opens its 39th store at Marathahall #Bengaluru today

Titan-backed omni-channel jewellery brand @CaratLane opens its 39th store at Marathahall #Bengaluru today pic.twitter.com/m1ldVphGXQ

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) May 18, 2018

 “Our 6th store in Bengaluru, at Marathahalli is likely to appeal to the young working professionals in the area. The designs in the store are edgy, sophisticated and perfect for everyday wear. We've designed a whole new experience, which helps them discover precious jewellery, like never before. The virtual try on ‘magic-mirror’, a solitaire corner and an extremely helpful team of experts, is what makes the experience exceptional.” Mithun Sacheti, Founder & CEO CaratLane said, while speaking about the launch.

The plush new @MahindraXUV500 W5 variant starts at a new price of Rs.12.32 lakhs (ESR #Bengaluru )

The plush new @MahindraXUV500 W5 variant starts at a new price of Rs.12.32 lakhs (ESR #Bengaluru ) pic.twitter.com/KpUug3GRdu

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) April 18, 2018

Speaking on the launch of The Plush New XUV500, Rajan Wadhera, President, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “Since its launch in 2011, the XUV500 has been a trendsetter in the premium SUV segment with its great value proposition of head-turning style, aspirational hi-tech features, unmatched performance and best-in-class safety. The XUV500 was the creator of the premium SUV segment in the Rs. 12 to 18 lakhs price range in India and continues to be the frontrunner in the segment when it comes to setting new trends and pushing boundaries. Today, with the launch of The Plush New XUV500, we have strengthened its value proposition further by creating new benchmarks in luxury and styling. It has been designed to meet the customer’s rising aspirations for more premium and luxurious offerings.”

.@MahindraRise 'Electric Hypercar' @automobiliP will arrive in 2020

.@MahindraRise 'Electric Hypercar' @automobiliP will arrive in 2020 pic.twitter.com/76oLsctOue

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) April 14, 2018

US $19 billion Mahindra Group has announced the launch of Automobili Pininfarina, the world’s newest sustainable luxury car brand.According to Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, “Italy’s renowned design expertise produces objects of true beauty and unique style. Drawing upon the pedigree and design vocabulary of the Pininfarina aesthetic heritage we will develop a rare collector’s item that only a handful of connoisseurs will ever own. It will be an innovative and pioneering product powered by high technology. The Mahindra Group has bet big on electric vehicles. They are the future, and when power, beauty and high end EV technology come together in one car – that will be the perfect luxury vehicle, that will give car lovers the freedom to roam without impacting the planet adversely.”

Paolo Pininfarina, Chairman, Pininfarina SpA, “We are pleased to welcome the new company, Automobili Pininfarina which represents an additional client for Pininfarina SpA, joining the list of the many prestigious car makers for which we will be designing cars in the future. This project helps me and my family to realize my grandfather’s dream of seeing outstanding innovative cars solely branded Pininfarina on the roads”

.@HAIRLINECLINIC unveils Rigenera Activa in India for treating #hairloss

Speaking at the unveiling of Rigenera Activa, Dr. Bani Anand, Founder and Director, Hairline International Hair and Skin Clinic says, “This is a standalone procedure and can be used for treating hair loss up to Grade 4. For skin, the process of injecting takes about 20 minutes and the recovery time is around half hour, making it an ideal procedure. The procedure itself is completed in one sitting of not more than 30 minutes and results can be seen as early as within a month. Follow-ups are required just once a year for a short while. This procedure works for anyone above 21 years of age”.

.@HAIRLINECLINIC unveils Rigenera Activa in India for treating #hairloss pic.twitter.com/ETXnbtcqgY

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) April 3, 2018

Rigenera Activa makes use of tissue from a patient to create an ideal cocktail of growth enhancement cells that is introduced into the scalp or the skin to encourage hair growth. The process involves just one sitting and results can be seen as early as within a month. Rigenera Activa is approved by the US FDA, Japan’s PMPD and is CE certified. 

Blue Star launches 100 new #airconditioners for this summer

Bengaluru: Air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration major Blue Star has launched 100 new air conditioners. It has rolled out 40 new models of highly energy-efficient 3-star and 5-star inverter split air conditioners

Phase 1 of Sri City plant in #AndhraPradesh will become operational by Dec. 2019 said B Thiagarajan, Joint MD of Air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration major Blue Star Ltd. pic.twitter.com/9eWWML4Fbu

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) March 23, 2018

The company claims that this new range ofenergy-efficient models promises up to 30 per cent extra cooling power resulting in better cooling, faster temperature pulldown and energy savings for consumers.

The room air conditioners market in India grew by 10 per cent in the period between January and December 2017, whereas Blue Star registered a growth rate of around 15 per cent. There are strong indications of a severe summer and the market is expected to further grow driven by a rise in demand.

Speaking to the Press at a conference held at Bengaluru, B Thiagarajan, Joint Managing Director, Blue Star Limited said, “The room air conditioners market in India grew by 10% in the period between January and December 2017, whereas Blue Star registered a growth of around 15%. There are strong indications of a severe summer and the market is expected to further grow driven by a rise in demand. We have consistently outperformed the market growth rate and year-after-year since 2011,the Company hasgained significant market share. Blue Star is now introducing a few innovative models which deliver 30% Extra Cooling Power, faster temperature pull-down and extra energy savings apart from precise temperature setting in steps of 0.1°C and 0.5°C. We are optimistic about the future prospects and once again expect to outperform the market and achieve a market share of 12.5% in FY19.”

Blue Star, which turns 75 this year, forayed into the residential segment in 2011 and has since, grown from strength to strength, year-after-year by outperforming the industry. Currently, it enjoys a market share of 11.5%.

Vu launches @Google Certified 'Official #AndroidTV ' Series in India, Price Starts at Rs. 36,999 on @Flipkart

Bengaluru: Three models have been launched – 55-inch (55SU138), 49-inch (49SU131), and 43-inch (43SU128). Vu’s new Android TV series runs Android 7.0 Smart OS, and has built-in Google apps including the Google Play store, apart from YouTube and Netflix. Other preloaded apps include Hotstar, Facebook Video, Sony Liv, and ALT Balaji. All three models also come with ActiVoice voice-control enabled remote controllers which let users search, browse, and select in 88 languages, the company claims. It also offers built-in Chromecast features.

Vu launches @Google Certified 'Official #AndroidTV ' Series in India, Price Starts at Rs. 36,999 on @Flipkart pic.twitter.com/4pe5PSycpT

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) March 13, 2018

The TV will be available for sale via Vu’s exclusive online distribution partner Flipkart.com, Vu’s flagship stores and major retail outlets starting 14th March, 2018.

'The Vu Official Android TV is built with the highest quality of hardware and software and we are expecting to ship out one million TVs this fiscal', said Devita Saraf, CEO and Founder, Vu Technologies at the launch press meet in Bengaluru today.

While talking about Xiaomi's recent foray into the Indian television market she said "Xiaomi is a low end brand. They'll take market share from other low end brands like Micromax and others. We compete with brands like Sony.

Vu Televisions led by its Founder and CEO #DevitaSaraf is gearing up to unveil its first #androidtv in India on March 13; Will compete with @XiaomiIndia  #MiTV4A
Mi TV Price
Mi TV 4A 32 inch (720p) -Rs 13,999
Mi TV 4A 43 inch (1080p) -Rs 22,999
Mi TV 4 55 inch (4K HDR) -Rs 39,999 pic.twitter.com/jQhfqwHOlZ

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) March 10, 2018

After #Vadodara @XylemInc opens India Technology and Customer Experience Centre in #Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Xylem India Technology Centre in Bengaluru was inaugurated by Mahendra Jain, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Urban Development Department, Govt of Karnataka and Patrick Decker, President and CEO of Xylem.
The centre in Bengaluru will develop products and solutions with a focus on developing software and advanced infrastructure analytics. The centre will ultimately have over 400 engineers creating smart, innovative solutions to treat, analyse, monitor and return water to the environment, and to address critical energy resource infrastructure needs.

After #Vadodara @XylemInc opens India Technology and Customer Experience Centre in #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/E6S0zE1SVV

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) March 6, 2018

“India has long been a focus for Xylem as the country steers towards the implementation of sustainable water management solutions, leveraging technology to tackle the inherent waste that occurs in current processes. The tech-savvy solutions we develop will play a key role in helping to advance the national drive towards smart cities. Our expansion in India further supports the country’s economic growth through investment in manufacturing and technological talent, and we look forward to building upon this work in the years to come,” said Patrick Decker, President and CEO of Xylem.

 With businesses in over 150 countries, Xylem makes high-performance products and solutions include water transport, treatment and testing, innovative water technology, application solutions, smart infrastructure and smart metering solutions. 

.@VurveSalonlaunches its first salon in #Bengaluru at Indiranagar

Vurve Signature Salon co-owned by Rebecca Samuel, Sushil Thomas, Manoj Samuel, Sathya Marie has opened a 2700 sq.ft salon in Indira Nagar, Bengaluru.The salon is designed by a renowned Architect Group - RSDA from Delhi.

.@StylishByNature gets hair makeover at the launch of @VurveSalon at Indiranagar #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/KhRq7Jx4gB

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) March 3, 2018

Salon is offering multiple services that include all hair services such as Haircut, Hair-Colour, Hair Rituals, Creative Makeover, Keratin, Bridal Makeup services and Spa using the brands of Kerastase, L’Oreal, Skeyndor and OPI nails .

'We also offer a wide range of Signature Facials and Kerastase Luxury Hair Rituals to choose from and a host of manicures and pedicures too. The salon’s key selling points include our expertise in hair makeovers and bridal makeup that clients love and appreciate,' said Rebecca Samuel one of the co owners of the Salon.
Vurve salon, incepted in 2015, presently has three centres in Chennai. The salon was rewarded for its talent and was the winner of Cut & Style and Colour Trophy for L’Oreal Indian Hairdressers Awards 2016-2017 (South Zone). Vurve also won the Best Salon Design Award in 2016-2017 at the finals.

#Glenmark launches female hair gain tablet @NOURKRIN in India

Bengaluru: Nourkrin® Woman contains Marilex®, a unique and proprietary scientific formula, rich in specific proteoglycans (PG) essential for hair follicle development, which helps in normalizing, supporting and maintaining the Hair Growth Cycle. Nourkrin® Woman is a proven formula, based on more than 56 scientific studies and is recognized by leading regulatory agencies globally. Nourkrin® is the number one product in UK and Europe for hair loss management and is available in more than 40 countries worldwide.

#Glenmark launches female hair gain tablet @NOURKRIN in India pic.twitter.com/zHVUPbtwuU

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 28, 2018

Sujesh Vasudevan, President and Head – India, Middle East and Africa, Glenmark said, “Glenmark is proud to launch Nourkrin® Woman in India. Glenmark has been present in the field of Dermatology for over 4 decades bringing globally advanced therapies to Indian patients. The launch of Nourkrin® will enable millions of women in India manage hair loss not by just preventing hair loss but by normalizing the hair growth cycle and tackling the problem at the follicular level.”

Rajesh Kapur, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Glenmark said, “It is alarming to note that 60% women experience hair loss at some stage in their lives and in India there are more than 90 million women reported to have hair loss. With male and female hair loss patterns being different, Nourkrin® Woman is the first and exclusive product focusing on female hair loss problem through proteoglycan replacement.”

.@AzafranOrganics launches bio degradable liquid laundry detergent

Ahmedabad-based Azafran Innovacion Limited has launched plant based (coconut based) liquid laundry detergent , which claims to be the first of its kind by an Indian manufacturer.Available in exotic Tropical Breeze fragrance, the liquid detergent is the first offering from Azafran Home and the company will be launching more such innovative, natural products in coming months.
Made from naturally derived & plant based ingredients which are free from dyes, Tropical Breeze - 6 in 1 Eco friendly liquid laundry detergent caters to all laundry needs and ideal for machine as well as hand wash.

Azafran innovacion launches bio degradable liquid laundry detergent pic.twitter.com/R12taoik9q

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 27, 2018

Promoted by Aditi Vyas and Mansi Vyas -- daughters of Dishman Pharmaceuticals Ltd.’s chairman Janmejay Vyas-- the company has so far been offering organic solutions for the Indian market across personal care (face, hair and body care), and home care under the brand Azafran Organics.

Azafran has invested about Rs.20 crore to set up its completely integrated 40 hectare facility near Sanand, Ahmedabad which includes its own ECOCERT and USDA approved organic farm, large greenhouses, manufacturing facility and dedicated R&D centre for cosmetic research. Azafran grows numerous varieties of plants, flowers and herbs for its product range. Company extracts and processes these plants in its own facility and ensures 100% natural purity. 

.@ZeOmega opens new sister company EldriCare in #Bengaluru India

.@ZeOmega opens new sister company EldriCare in #Bengaluru India pic.twitter.com/r1jUC8m8kk

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 15, 2018

ZeOmega® provider of population health management (PHM) solutions in the United States, announced today the opening of its new sister company—EldriCare™. Based in Bangalore and servicing all of India, EldriCare creates and coordinates personalized care plans that help improve outcomes and lower costs for the most complex populations suffering from high burden of disease. With the goal of enhancing people’s lives by effectively engaging them to improve their own health, Eldricare will facilitate follow-up care programmes using multi-channel engagement campaigns that connect with patients via telephone, mail, text, web chat, and/or interactive voice recognition outreach.

“Looking at the current, Indian-healthcare scenario, there is a need for advanced healthcare technologies that can manage the requirements of the country,” says Anand Kumar Tiwari, Senior Director-Product Management for ZeOmega. “Having worked in global markets for a long time, we realized that the projects that have helped global markets to grow and streamline their healthcare services could also be brought to India’s market. With EldriCare, we aim to empower patients to improve their health and well-being. And by doing so, we hope to become India’s leading total PHM service provider.”

Launch of @heartful_ness in #Bengaluru by @CPBlr

Launch of @heartful_ness A book by @kamleshdaaji & Joshua Pollock on Heart-Based #Meditation Practice for Spiritual Transformation in #Bengaluru today by @CPBlr ; DC #crime @BlrCityPolice Ram Nivas Sepat was also present pic.twitter.com/OtwL0qw6eC

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 15, 2018

Heartfulness is an approach to the Raja Yoga system of meditation called Sahaj Marg or the Natural Path, founded at the turn of the twentieth century and formalized into the Shri Ram Chandra Mission in 1945 in India. Ongoing Heartfulness meditation training can be found at thousands of schools and colleges, and over 100,000 professionals are meditating in corporations, non-governmental and government bodies worldwide. More than 5,000 Heartfulness Centres, known as HeartSpots, are supported by many thousands of certified volunteer trainers in 130 countries. The meditation practice is offered free across the globe.

.@ArsSteel launches ARSPixon in #Bengaluru today

ARS Steels and Alloy International Pvt. Ltd., a producer of high quality steel products has launched  ARS PIXON in Bangalore today.

@ArsSteel launches ARSPixon in #Bengaluru today pic.twitter.com/keXdnEc1XC

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 9, 2018

Ashwani Kumar Bhatia, CMD of ARS, said, "We are proud to launch ARS PIXON  The Powerbond Steel in Karnataka. We are seeing Karnataka as the emerging steel production hub in the country. That's why we are trying to manufacture best products made out of newest technology. We have always believed in serving our commitments and thus, ARS PIXON is the result of intensive R&D based on international standards."

Total steel demand in India will reach around 113 million MT by 2022 from 93 million MT in the current FY. India’s installed crude steel capacity is 126 million MT/year. #ARSSteel #SteelIndustry #ARSPixon #ThePowerBondSteel pic.twitter.com/GcEN90vAMX

— ARS  Steel (@ArsSteel) February 8, 2018

The company registered a turnover of Rs.600 crore last year and expects to close March 2018 at Rs.650 crore. In 2018, the company plans to enlarge its current steel melting by establishing 25 MT furnace that will slope up Billet Production capacity to 2,50,000 MTPA plus Rolling Mill capacity to 2,30,000 MTPA.

.@ConradHotels Bengaluru owned by @prestigegroup & managed by @HiltonHotels opens its doors

Conrad Bengaluru is open now.#PrestigeGroup #PrestigeHospitality #Hospitality #Bengaluru #ConradBengaluru #StayInspired #Hilton pic.twitter.com/Ey9m74JrBm

— Prestige Group (@prestigegroup) January 15, 2018

Launch of spruced up #Texas -style microbrewery pub @Brewandbarbeque in Marathahalli #Benaluru

The 'Brew and Barbeque' celebrated the launch of its pub's expansion in Benaluru recently.
The luxurious pub Brew and Barbeque spread across 22,000 sq ft is located at the up-market Soul Space Arena Mall at Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli at the heart of  Bengaluru IT belt. The theme of pub has been inspired by the bars in Texas, designed to allow customers a first–hand opportunity to experience high quality dining and a large variety of exotic drinks.

Launch of spruced up #Texas -style microbrewery pub @Brewandbarbeque in Marathahalli #Benaluru pic.twitter.com/9FMZxkzAPz

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 17, 2017

The décor has been given much attention and it gives a Texan bar feel, said Prasanna Kumar, CEO & Managing Partner of The Brew & Barbeque. We have now launched the complete bar and hand crafted food menu which will satiate the beverage and food cravings of the city’s people and give them an amazing experience,he added.

The pub has three different sections- Sports Screening Section: The section has a big screen, ideal for any kind of sports screening. The rustic lighting and furniture adds to the laid-back and luxurious feel.   Mini Concert Section: Meant for live music and concerts, this area has a dedicated seating capacity of 100 people. Outdoor Seating Section: This open-air area is perfect for unwinding as it offers beautiful breeze and sunset views.

Beer connoisseur John Eapen, fashion designer Ramesh Dembla, Kannada film actor Bharath Sagar were present at the launch party. There was also a grand fashion show by celebrity designer Ramesh Dembla.

.@sula_vineyards launches new #wine Kādu; pledges to contribute for #tiger conservation in Karnataka

Kādu was launched by Rajeev Samant, Founder and CEO, Sula Vineyards in Bengaluru yesterday. In a bid to mark the grand occasion, Rajeev presented the first Kādu cheque of Rs.5 lakh to Sanctuary Nature Foundation. Mud on Boots project leader Nagaraj will spearhead the project.
Speaking of the launch, Rajeev Samant, Founder and CEO, Sula Vineyards, stated, “The Kādu wines are the most significant launch for Sula in the past 10 years. Kādu is our first wholly ‘Made in Karnataka’ wine and we thought it was also the perfect occasion to give something back to a cause we hold very dear – that of wildlife conservation. It made total sense to choose the tiger as the focus of Kādu and it’s our way of giving a little something back one sip and one glass at a time.”

.@sula_vineyards launches new #wine Kādu; pledges to contribute for #tiger conservation in Karnataka pic.twitter.com/TJANcohCzF

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 7, 2017

Bittu Sahgal, Founder, Sanctuary Nature Foundation, speaking on the association  said, “With Sula’s support this network now extends to Bhadra landscape of Karnataka where Project Leader Nagaraj is spearheading diverse conservation efforts through collaborations with the forest department, NGOs and local  communities.”

.@_PVRCinemas introduces a new sub brand PVR P[XL]

@_PVRCinemas introduces a new sub brand PVR P[XL] pic.twitter.com/gMj6GcGxCy

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 4, 2017

Launch of New #Kannada News Channel @tv5kannadatv in #Bengaluru today

Bengaluru : Hyderabad-based Shreya Broadcasting, which owns and operates Telugu news channel TV5 News has launched a New Kannda News Channel named TV5 Kannada on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, October 2nd.

Launch of New Kannada News Channel @tv5kannadatv in #Bengaluru today pic.twitter.com/o0i2eX3fqC

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) October 2, 2017

BJP state President BS Yeddyurappa,Union Cabinet Minister for Chemicals, Fertilizers & Parliamentary Affairs Ananth Kumar,Karnataka energy Minister DK Shivakumar,Former Deputy chief minister of Karnataka R. Ashok and newly-elected mayor of Bengaluru Sampath Raj were present at the launch ceremony.

B.R. Naidu, Chairman, TV5 Network in a statement said, “Today, we unravel another golden chapter in our splendid saga as we officially step in to Karnataka and launch TV5 Kannada News channel.” “There could not have been a holier occasion than Mahatma’s birth anniversary to step in to Karnataka.” While sharing his plans for the new channel during the launch invite, he mentioned that, “It will be our endeavour to replicate the best practices, uncompromising standards and journalistic ethics besides an uncharted promise to be on the side of the society. While doing so, we enchant to give our best to Kannada homes with knowledge, information and thought-provoking content,”

TV5's foray into Karnataka came after a decade long successful run in Andhra Pradesh since its launch in 2007. TV5 Telugu has apparently been among the top two news channels of the region. TV5 is also the only Telugu news channel available in the USA on the Dish Network.

Karnataka News market is already overcrowded with 10+ lisenced news channels and dozens of local/cable news channels. But only 4 channels are able to pop up in TRP Chart.  TV9 Kannada continues to be market leader followed by Public TV. Suvarna News and ETV Kannada is trying hard to gain the third position in Karnataka.