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Cult.sport launches the Ace X smartwatch
Mumbai: Cult.sport, India’s leading provider of sports and fitness apparel, equipment, and supplements, announced the launch of its new versatile smartwatch, the Ace X series, set to revolutionise your daily life and active journey. Combining classic sophistication with state-of-the-art fitness tracking technology, the Ace X series offers a unique selection of strap options, including silicone, leather, and steel – allowing you to effortlessly switch between a formal look and a sport-ready style.
Boasting a stunning 1.96″ AMOLED Display with a resolution of 466×466 pixels, the Ace X Smartwatch offers a visual experience like no other. Whether you’re checking the time or tracking your fitness progress, the vibrant display ensures clarity in every detail. Additionally, it offers comprehensive health tracking features, including continuous heart rate monitoring, SP02 monitoring, sleep tracking, step counting, and calorie tracking, ensuring that you stay in tune with your wellness goals. It comes with a single-chip advanced Bluetooth calling with one-tap pairing and BLE 5.3 technology. The Quick Dial Pad simplifies communication, making it easier than ever to stay connected.
“The Ace X series smartwatch is a game-changer in wearable tech,” said Cult.sport business head Shamik Sharma. “It effortlessly blends timeless style with top-notch sports features, giving you the perfect all-in-one companion. And for our cricket enthusiasts, you will get live updates even when you’re on the move so that you do not miss out on the upcoming Cricket World Cup.”
Unique features like the functional crown, Always-on-display, quick reply, and social media QR code enhance your daily interactions and productivity. Whether you’re in a meeting or at the gym, this smartwatch adapts to your needs. For everyday athletes, the automatic sports recognition feature identifies activities like running, walking, treadmill workouts, cycling, and rowing exercises. With 113 sports modes available, you can track your progress across various physical activities effortlessly.
The Ace X Smartwatch will be available in a variety of colors, including Black Silicone, Blue Silicone, Grey Silicone (Ace X), and ACE X LUXE with options like Brown Leather, Blue Leather, Silver Steel, and Black Steel. The Ace X Smartwatch series is priced at Rs 3,499 and is available exclusively on cultsport.com and amazon.in.
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YES Bank hands the keys to SBI veteran Vinay Tonse as it bets on a new era
Former SBI managing director appointed as YES Bank’s new MD and CEO
MUMBAI: YES Bank is done rebuilding. Now it wants to grow. The private sector lender has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as managing director and chief executive officer-designate, with RBI approval secured and a start date of April 6, 2026 confirmed. The three-year term signals the bank’s intent to shift gears from crisis recovery to full-throttle expansion.
Tonse, 60, is no stranger to scale. Most recently managing director at State Bank of India, he oversaw a retail book of roughly $800bn in deposits and advances, one of the largest in the country. Before that, he ran SBI Mutual Fund from August 2020 to December 2022, a stint that saw assets under management surge from Rs 4.32 lakh crore to Rs 7.32 lakh crore across market cycles. Add stints in Singapore and four years leading SBI’s overseas operations in Osaka, and the incoming chief arrives with a genuinely global CV.
His academic grounding is equally solid: a commerce degree from St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, and a master’s in commerce from Bangalore University.
The appointment follows an extensive search and evaluation process by the bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. NRC chairperson Nandita Gurjar said the committee unanimously backed Tonse, citing his leadership track record, governance credentials and ability to drive the bank’s next phase of transformation.
Non-executive chairman Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was unequivocal. “I am certain that Vinay Tonse, with his vast experience as a senior banker, will propel YES Bank to its next phase of growth,” Gandhi said, adding that the bank remains focused on strengthening its retail and corporate banking franchises and expanding its branch network.
Rajeev Kannan, non-executive director and senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the bank’s largest shareholder, said Tonse’s experience across retail, corporate banking, global markets and asset management positioned him well to lead the lender. SMBC said it looks forward to working with Tonse and the board as YES Bank pursues its ambition of becoming a top-tier private sector lender anchored in strong governance and sustainable growth.
Tonse succeeds Prashant Kumar, who took the helm in March 2020 when YES Bank was in freefall following a severe financial crisis, and spent six years painstakingly stabilising the institution, rebuilding governance and restoring operational scale. Gandhi was generous: “The bank remains indebted to Prashant Kumar, who is responsible for much of what a strong financial powerhouse YES Bank is today.”
Tonse, for his part, struck a purposeful note. “Together with the board and my colleagues, I remain deeply committed to creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” he said, pledging to build on Kumar’s foundation guided by his personal motto: Make A Difference.
Beyond the balance sheet, Tonse played cricket at college and club level and represented Karnataka in archery at the national championships — sports he credits with teaching him teamwork, situational leadership, discipline and focus. In quieter moments, he reaches for retro Kannada music, classic Hindi songs, and the crooning of Engelbert Humperdinck, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar.
YES Bank has its steady-handed rebuilder in Kumar to thank for survival. Now it has a scale-obsessed growth banker at the wheel. The next chapter starts April 6.
