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AIWA India unveils new sound bar range
Mumbai: The newest sound bar range from audio technology pioneer AIWA India is here to improve the quality of your home theater experience. The new soundbars offer unparalleled audio performance and versatility to satisfy a broad range of customer needs. They are available in three different SKUs: KANDO, KABUKI, SATORI.
Let’s dive into the features of each model:
KANDO (AW-SSB120): This soundbar brings listeners to a world of immersive music that incites powerful emotions. It is named after the Japanese word meaning deep emotional connection and appreciation.
The 120W output power and 2.1 channel design of the KANDO soundbar allow it to be used with a wide range of devices, including TVs, DVD players, PCs, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
Users may effortlessly connect their preferred audio sources for a flawless listening experience with USB, Bluetooth, AUX, and HDMI interfaces.
KABUKI (AW-SSB180): The immersive audio experience of the AW-SSB180 KABUKI sound bar transports listeners to a different universe, reminiscent of the fascinating setting of Kabuki performances.
This soundbar is compatible with many devices, such as TVs, DVD players, PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and MP3 players. It has a 2.1 channel setup with a strong 180W output.
With its USB, SD, Bluetooth, AUX, OPTICAL, and HDMI(ARC) connections, the KABUKI guarantees flexible music playback and smooth connectivity.
SATORI (AW-SSB240): Named after the Japanese word representing a state of pure awareness, the AW-SSB240 SATORI sound bar eliminates sonic distractions to deliver exceptional audio fidelity that immerses listeners in every detail of their favorite music, movies, and games.
Boasting a powerful output of 240W and a 2.1 channel configuration, the SATORI sound bar offers compatibility with TV, DVD, PC, laptop, tablet, mobile, and MP3 players.
With USB, SD, bluetooth, aux, optical, and HDMI(ARC) inputs, users can enjoy versatile connectivity options for an enhanced audio experience.
“At AIWA, we are constantly working to create and redefine entertainment solutions for our valued customers. With the launch of our latest AIWA Sound Bars, we are expanding our product line to provide exceptional audio experiences. These sound bars show our unwavering commitment to perfection by combining exceptional sound quality, intelligent features, and seamless connectivity. We’re excited to bring this new dimension of entertainment to our customers.” AIWA India MD Ajay Mehta.
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HSBC names Gautam Anand to head global India private banking unit
The bank taps a 25-year veteran to run its franchise as the war for wealthy NRI clients heats up
MUMBAI: HSBC has handed Gautam Anand the keys to its global India private banking business, betting that a seasoned operator can squeeze more out of one of the world’s most lucrative pools of offshore wealth.
Anand, who joined HSBC Private Bank in December 2023 as global co-ordinator for Global India, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, steps up to lead the franchise outright. He will run the operation across India and its key international outposts in Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Kingdom, putting him squarely in the middle of the corridors through which Indian money flows abroad.
The appointment is a signal of intent. HSBC only launched its global private banking business in India in 2023, pitching hard at high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients as part of a broader assault on Asian wealth management. The bank now wants Anand to turn that beachhead into a fortress.
He comes well-armed. Before HSBC, Anand clocked time at UBS, Credit Suisse, ANZ and ABN Amro, a CV that reads like a roll-call of the banks that have long competed to manage the fortunes of India’s affluent diaspora.
With Indian wealth exploding at home and spreading fast across global financial centres, the race to capture it is only getting fiercer. HSBC is backing Anand to make sure it does not finish second.
