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Thomson tv forays into 4k Premium Bezel less Certified Android Smart TV segment
New Delhi: European consumer electronics giant THOMSON has launched its range of premium Tv’s in India – OATH Pro in 43 inches, 55 inches and 65 inches, with prices starting from INR 24,999/-. The series will be available from July, 5, 2020 exclusively on Flipkart.
THOMSON has also recently announced its entry into the home appliances segment in the Indian market with Washing Machines and going forward the brand’s idea is to increase the portfolio by adding a new product category every year.
Staying true to its philosophy ‘Friendly Technology’, this new TV model(s) is the brand’s elitist offer for its discreet consumer, who are on a look-out to upgrade their screen experience to a ‘premium’ one at an even smarter price! The chic rose gold, bezel less, minimalistic screen, offers itself as a perfect centerpiece for any living room.
This tv comes with world’s best tv features like MEMC (motion estimation, motion compensation), Dolby digital plus, Dolby vision, HDR10, Bluetooth 5.0, with shortcut key of Netflix, prime video, YouTube and Play store. With this elegant, stylish and premium Android series Thomson has further broadened its product portfolio, thereby offering something for everyone. Designed in Paris and ‘Made in India’; OATH Pro Tvs use the Official Android 9.0 as its operating software and boasts of a display resolution of 3840X2160 plus inbuilt speakers along with HDR technology.
It also comes with inbuilt Wi-Fi, and is wireless ready, which allows easy & hassle-free connectivity with multiple options giving a seamless viewing experience to its consumer. The multiple screen casting options in OATH Pro makes work from home and online classes convenient and befits the current situation. The inbuilt HDR 10 technology makes OATH Pro a perfect partner for an immersive gaming experience.
Delighted to bring the best of global technology and its premium offering at most competitive prices, Avneet Singh Marwah, CEO SPPL, Exclusive Brand Licensee of Thomson TVs in India exclaims, “We are proud that all our premium android tvs are made in India. In a short span of 2 years we are delighted to have captured 5% of the smart tv market space, with our entry into the premium TV segment now. For almost a decade 4 brands had 80% market share, the foremost reason was premium technology products. This tv has world best features with the Android ecosystem and at a super affordable price. There will be a definite shift in market share of the premium segment, in next 3 years we plan to achieve 15% in this segment. Thomson tv has taken a strategic decision to launch more premium technology TVs in future.”
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Tata Sons defers decision on chairman N Chandrasekaran’s third term
Term runs till 2027, but board differences are stalling extension talks
MUMBAI: Tata Sons has deferred a decision on whether to extend the tenure of its chairman, N Chandrasekaran, injecting fresh uncertainty into the leadership timeline of India’s largest conglomerate.
The board had last year cleared a third executive term for Chandrasekaran running until February 2027, when he turned 65. However, deliberations on any further extension were put on hold this week after differences emerged during a board meeting, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
The pause underscores internal strains as the group pushes through an aggressive investment cycle while grappling with uneven financial returns. The Economic Times reported that Chandrasekaran himself asked for discussions on his reappointment to be deferred after some directors raised concerns about mounting losses at several newer businesses.
Those concerns were led by Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata, the principal shareholder of Tata Sons. Other board members countered that losses were expected in early-stage, capital-intensive ventures designed to secure the group’s long-term position.
Since taking charge in 2017, following the ouster of Cyrus Mistry, Chandrasekaran has driven a phase of expansion and consolidation. Over the past five years, the tata group has nearly doubled revenue and more than tripled net profit and market capitalisation, while committing about Rs 5.5 lakh crore to investments aimed at making the conglomerate “future fit”, according to its latest annual report.
Recent numbers, however, present a more mixed picture. Tata Sons reported a 24 per cent rise in revenue to Rs 5.92 lakh crore in fiscal 2025, while net profit fell 17 per cent to Rs 28,898 crore.
In its annual report, the company said the year opened with expectations of macroeconomic stability and easing inflation. That optimism faded as uncertainty over global trade policy intensified, complicating the operating environment.
For now, the question of leadership continuity at the apex of the Tata Group remains unresolved and closely watched by investors assessing the cost and conviction behind the conglomerate’s long-term bets.
