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Hive Dashcam with GPS and Adas launched by boAt
MUMBAI: boAt is steering into new territory. The country’s top audio and wearables brand has rolled out the Hive dashcam series, marking its first foray into in-car cameras. Built with Indian driving conditions in mind, the new range aims to turn everyday commutes into journeys with a reliable digital witness on board.
The Hive lineup includes three models, the flagship F1, the mid-range M1 and the entry-level E1, designed to suit everyone from first-time users to safety-focused motorists. Across the range, boAt promises clear footage, simple controls and practical features that step in when things on the road take an unexpected turn.
At the top sits the Hive Dashcam F1, offering dual-channel recording with 4K video at the front and Full HD at the rear. Powered by Sony Stravis sensors, it is built to capture sharper details in low light and bright glare alike. The F1 also packs an Advanced Driver Assistance System with voice alerts, built-in GPS logging, voice control and Wi-Fi app connectivity.
The Hive Dashcam M1 focuses on high-resolution recording in a compact form. It shoots in 2K QHD with a wide 140-degree field of view and includes GPS tracking, a G-sensor for automatic incident detection and support for up to 512GB of storage.
For everyday driving, the Hive Dashcam E1 offers 1296p recording, loop capture and automatic emergency triggers. Its compact build is designed for smaller cars, taxis and daily commuters, while built-in Wi-Fi allows quick access to footage through a smartphone app.
The entire Hive series uses Sony Stravis sensors to improve clarity in difficult lighting conditions. Features such as motion detection, parking surveillance, GPS route logging and G-sensor triggers aim to provide visual proof when it matters most, whether during an accident, a dispute or an insurance claim.
With this launch, boAt is moving beyond headphones and smartwatches into the world of automotive tech, betting that a clear view of the road is becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity for Indian drivers.
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UltraTech Cement appoints Jayant Dua as managing director
Dua will succeed K. C. Jhanwar after his term ends in December 2026
MUMBAI: UltraTech Cement, the flagship cement arm of the Aditya Birla Group, has elevated Jayant Dua as managing director, effective 1 April, 2026.
The company’s board also approved his appointment as additional director, managing director and key managerial personnel, effective 1 January, 2027, following the completion of the current managing director K C Jhanwar’s term on 31 December, 2026, according to a regulatory filing.
Dua will serve as managing director for a four-year term from 1 January, 2027 to 31 December, 2030.
A veteran executive with more than 37 years of professional experience, Dua joined the Aditya Birla Group’s cement business in 1996 and spent nearly a decade in various functional and leadership roles.
Over the past two decades, he has held several profit-and-loss and chief executive responsibilities across multiple group businesses, including insulators, insurance, Century Cement and the chlor-alkali segment. In 2023, he was elevated to lead the group’s renewables and textiles businesses.
Within the group, Dua has received several internal honours, including the chairman’s individual award for exceptional contribution in 2002, the outstanding leader award in 2009 and the leader of leaders recognition in 2022.
He holds an engineering degree from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, an MBA from International Management Institute and has completed the advanced management programme at Harvard Business School.
