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BSH Home Appliances celebrates multiple design accolades
Mumbai: BSH Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, a global leader in the home appliance industry, proudly unveils its recent triumphs in securing a plethora of prestigious accolades spotlighting Design Excellence and unparalleled user experience. Reflecting a steadfast dedication to innovation and consumer-centric ethos, BSH India has clinched an impressive array of five iF Design Awards and four India Design Marks for its range of home appliances designed and manufactured in India. These accolades underscore BSH’s unwavering commitment to crafting ‘Make-in-India-for-India’ products that not only elevate the aesthetics of the modern home but also enhance the everyday lives of consumers through intuitive and cutting-edge design.
iF Design Awards, recognized globally as the pinnacle of design excellence, witnessed participation from 72 countries, with an impressive 10,807 submissions. The coveted iF label not only symbolizes superior design but also signifies a steadfast commitment to excellence. On the other hand, the Indian Design Mark (IMARK), instituted by the Indian Design Council, serves as a definitive symbol of distinguished product excellence. Together, these accolades highlight the international and domestic recognition bestowed upon outstanding designs, underscoring the importance of innovation and quality in today’s competitive market.
These recognitions showcase BSH India’s commitment of keeping user experience as the core of the business by providing innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of consumers, offering both functionality and superior aesthetic appeal.
1 Bosch top load washing machine: Tailored with features and design to suit Indian consumers and their unique requirements. It is a first of its kind machine that mimics hand wash with true portability allowing consumers to move the machine like a luggage trolley.
2 Bosch emPACT 3door Maxflex: Boasting a distinctive compartment that allows consumers to expand their fridge or freezer space as needed, marking India’s first flexible refrigerator
3 Bosch emPACT 2door top freezer: Featuring a 20:80 split ratio, offering consumers a spacious fridge space and a compact freezer space, providing optimal usage flexibility. India’s first fridge with this split ratio for the target users who uses less of freezer and more of fridge
4 Bosch Tabletop cooktop: Designed with two larger burners to facilitate quicker cooking, spaciousness for multitasking, and easy cleanability, addressing common user concerns, especially with Indian cooking. India’s first cooktop with innovative tilt-stand feature allowing users to effortlessly clean the kitchen countertop.
5 Bosch Chulha: Revolutionizing the traditional chulha landscape with a modern, affordable upgrade, catering to users in rural India. With its innovative design, harnessing the power of natural airflow, it achieves an impressive thermal efficiency of 23% without the need for additional fans – representing a remarkable 57% increase in efficiency compared to conventional 3-stone stoves.
Commenting on the achievements, BSH Home Appliances MD & CEO Saif Khan said, “At BSH Home Appliances, we place consumers at the heart of our innovations. We continually assess consumer needs to ensure our products not only meet but exceed their expectations. These accolades validate our strong commitment to consumer-centricity, ensuring every interaction with our products enhances our customers’ lives, simplifying tasks, contributing to sustainability, and infusing joy into daily routines. Our aim is not just to provide functional appliances, but to enrich lifestyles and promote a more sustainable future for all.”
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Samsung India mobile chief quits after 18 years
Raju Antony Pullan’s exit leaves a gaping hole at the top as Chinese rivals tighten their grip
GURGAON: Raju Antony Pullan has had enough. The senior vice-president and head of Samsung India’s mobile phone business has put in his papers after 18 years at the Korean giant, a tenure long enough to have watched the company stride to the top of India’s smartphone market and then stumble, badly, as Chinese upstarts muscled in.
Pullan, who ran sales, marketing and every last function of the smartphone business, tendered his resignation on Thursday and is currently serving out his notice period. Samsung has not named a successor. It has a second line of leadership waiting in the wings, Aditya Babbar and Hiren Rathod among them, but no decision has been made on who steps up.
The timing is awkward. Samsung has been haemorrhaging market share to Chinese brands and now clings to a top-two position only in the premium segment, where it scraps it out with Apple. Losing the man who stewarded the mobile business through its best and worst years hardly helps steady the ship.
A company that once owned India’s smartphone market is now fighting to stay relevant in it. Pullan’s departure is less a footnote than a flashing red light.
