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TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd appoints chlorophyll as its brand identity development partner
Mumbai: In a significant strategic move, TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd.(formerly thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt. Ltd.) transitions to Indian ownership with new investors, Paharpur Cooling Towers and Protos Engineering. As part of this pivotal moment, the company is embarking on a comprehensive rebranding exercise and has appointed chlorophyll to create a new brand identity after a rigorous multi-agency selection process.
TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd. (formerly thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt. Ltd.) recognizes the mammoth task of defining a brand that has experienced numerous name changes. This partnership will leverage chlorophyll’s extensive expertise in brand identity development, to create a brand that perfectly embodies thyssenkrupp Industries India’s renewed vision and values.
Vivek Bhatia, CEO and MD, TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt. Ltd.), shared his thoughts, saying, “This partnership marks a significant milestone for us as we step into a new era under Indian ownership. We have full confidence that chlorophyll, with their impressive track record, will guide us in shaping a brand identity that honors our heritage and propels us toward an ambitious future.”
Priti Gandhi, General Manager, Communications, TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt. Ltd.), commented, “Our collaboration with chlorophyll is a strategic step in aligning our brand with our evolving business objectives. Together, we are focused on redefining our identity in a manner that deeply resonates with our stakeholders, highlighting our dedication to innovation and excellence.”
Kiran Khalap, co-founder and MD, chlorophyll, said, “This assignment is both a privilege and a challenge. We have rebranded over 100 corporate brands, but in this case, the new direction must resonate with both internal AND external stakeholders, current AND prospective. This promises to be an exciting journey of collaboration”.
Vidya Damani, chief strategist and business head, chlorophyll added, “I am thrilled that we have been entrusted with the rebranding exercise at one of the most pivotal points. It’s an honour to craft a new narrative that will resonate deeply, embodying the essence of the storied legacy and future aspirations.”
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Apple bites back: the $599 MacBook Neo is the cheapest Mac ever made
The tech giant unveils a budget laptop that packs a punch — and a lot of cheek
CALIFORNIA: Apple has never been shy about charging a premium. So when Cupertino rolls out a MacBook at $599 (approx. Rs 55,000) , it’s worth sitting up straight.
The MacBook Neo, unveiled Tuesday, is Apple’s most affordable laptop to date — undercutting its own MacBook Air and taking a sharp swipe at the budget PC market in one fell swoop. It starts at $499 for students, which, for a machine with Apple silicon inside, is frankly a steal.
At the heart of the Neo is the A18 Pro chip — the same muscle that powers the latest iPhones. Apple claims it is up to 50 per cent faster for everyday tasks than a rival PC running Intel’s Core Ultra 5, and three times quicker on on-device AI workloads. Fanless and featherweight at 2.7 pounds, it runs silently and promises up to 16 hours of battery life. Try doing that on a Chromebook.
The 13-inch liquid retina display clocks in at 2408-by-1506 resolution with 500 nits of brightness and support for billion colours — sharper and brighter, Apple says, than most rivals in this price band. It comes dressed in four colours: blush, indigo, silver, and a zesty new citrus, with matching keyboard shades to boot.
Connectivity is modest — two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 6 — but this is a budget machine, not a pro workstation. The 1080p FaceTime camera, dual mics with directional beamforming, and Spatial Audio speakers round out a package that punches well above its weight class.
Apple senior vice-president of hardware engineering John Ternus alled it “a laptop only Apple could create.” That’s the kind of line that makes rivals wince — because, annoyingly, he might be right.
The Neo runs macOS Tahoe, with Apple Intelligence baked in for AI writing tools, live translation, and the sort of on-device smarts that keep user data away from the cloud. It also boasts 60 per cent recycled content — the highest of any Apple product — for those who like their bargains with a side of conscience.
For $599, Apple isn’t just selling a laptop. It’s selling an argument — that good design and real performance needn’t cost the earth. The PC industry had better have a decent comeback ready.
