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Hindustan Pencils paid tribute to our armed forces with the launch of Nataraj Hidey Pencils
Mumbai: Hindustan Pencils, the driving force behind the iconic Nataraj and Apsara brands announced the debut of Nataraj Hidey Pencils on Republic Day. This revolutionary addition symbolises a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women of our armed forces.
Meticulously crafted with precision and innovative design, these pencils distinguish themselves in the market with a unique feature – a camouflage design complemented by dark writing capabilities. Across utility wear, street fashion, and beyond, camo print’s enduring history and versatility seamlessly blend ruggedness with refinement, introducing surprise and creativity to familiar spaces.
As part of the launch, Nataraj is organising a captivating handwriting competition in schools across Mumbai aimed at actively engaging the students, creating enthusiasm around the distinctive qualities of Nataraj Hidey Pencils.
“We take immense pride in introducing Nataraj Hidey Pencils, a tribute to our armed forces and a testament to our commitment to innovation and quality,” said Hindustan Pencils president Pradip Ughade. “The exceptional combination of a camouflage design along with an emphasis on dark writing transforms these pencils into more than just writing tools.”
In addition to the handwriting competition, Nataraj recently showcased the product at the Paperworld exhibition as a soft launch. This strategic approach allowed the brand to present Nataraj Hidey Pencils to a global audience, gaining valuable insights in the process.
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Karnataka clears Rs 4,824 crore investment projects across 13 districts
37 new industries approved, projects expected to create 14,525 jobs.
MUMBAI: If investment is the fuel of economic growth, Karnataka has just stepped on the accelerator. The Government of Karnataka has approved industrial projects worth Rs 4,824.31 crore, a move expected to generate 14,525 new employment opportunities across the state, according to a report by Press Trust of India. The approvals were granted during the 158th meeting of the Karnataka State Level Single Window Approval Committee, chaired by state industries authorities.
Karnataka industries minister M B Patil said the committee cleared 37 new industrial proposals and two additional investment projects spread across 13 districts, including Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Chitradurga, Kolar and Ramanagara.
The projects span a wide range of sectors such as information technology infrastructure, sugar manufacturing, technical textiles, compressed biogas, aerospace, jewellery manufacturing, electronics, software services and hospitality, including five star hotel development.
Patil said the diverse mix of industries reflects Karnataka’s strategy of attracting investments across both traditional manufacturing sectors and emerging technology driven industries.
Of the total proposals cleared, 22 projects fall under the large and medium industry category, each involving investments of more than Rs 50 crore.
Together, these projects account for Rs 3,908.68 crore in investment and are expected to create approximately 12,475 jobs.
Another 15 projects are classified as new industrial ventures with investments ranging between Rs 15 crore and Rs 50 crore. These projects collectively represent Rs 350.60 crore in investment and are expected to generate around 1,750 jobs.
In addition, the committee approved two further projects worth Rs 565.03 crore, which are expected to create about 300 employment opportunities.
Among the notable proposals cleared by the committee is a major information technology infrastructure development project by Bagmane Constructions Private Limited with an investment of Rs 494.65 crore.
Another significant project involves Karnataka Bangaru Sugars Pvt Ltd, which received approval to establish a sugar manufacturing facility worth Rs 443.50 crore.
In the textiles sector, Kleine Pax Ltd secured approval to set up a technical textiles manufacturing unit involving an investment of Rs 376 crore.
The hospitality sector also saw a major proposal, with Trishul Buildtech and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd receiving approval to develop a five star hotel project worth Rs 300 crore.
Meanwhile, the state also cleared a compressed biogas production facility by Troult Grass Pvt Ltd involving an investment of Rs 257.77 crore in Mudhol.
In the electric mobility segment, Tsuyo Manufacturing Pvt Ltd has been approved to set up a motor and controller manufacturing facility for electric vehicles, with an investment of Rs 250 crore.
Officials said the distribution of projects across multiple districts is expected to strengthen regional industrial development and expand employment opportunities beyond the state’s established technology hubs.
With the approvals spanning sectors from traditional manufacturing to next generation technologies, Karnataka aims to reinforce its position as one of India’s leading investment destinations while supporting job creation across diverse industries.
