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Triumph Motorcycles India ties up with HDFC Bank
MUMBAI: The British iconic motorcycle brand, Triumph Motorcycles recently announced their foray into India. To ensure potential buyers have the perfect finance option, Triumph Motorcycles has tied up with one of the leading Indian bank, HDFC Bank for providing a number of attractive finance schemes.
HDFC will offer exclusive finance options to Triumph customers for up to 80% of the loan value, attracting a 12.9% rate of interest and flexible repayment options that will range from 24-60 months. In addition, prospective customers can expect accelerated loan processing and personalized doorstep service by the bank staff.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vimal Sumbly, Managing Director, Triumph Motorcycles India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are extremely pleased to have tied-up with a reputed financial institution like HDFC. We are committed to provide a complete experience from financing to after sales to all our customers and this tie-up is a further indication of the work that has gone on behind the scenes. The financing options will certainly help our patrons to realize their dream of owning a Triumph Motorcycle.”
Mr. Deepak Shinde, Sr. Vice President, Business Manager TW & Superbike Loans, HDFC Bank, said, “It gives us great pride to be associated with a legendary brand like Triumph Motorcycles. Both HDFC and Triumph Motorcycles as brands lay utmost importance to customer satisfaction and hence, we feel it is a perfect alliance. Our quick and tailor-made financing options will provide consumers a hassle free and convenient buying experience. We are looking forward to having a long standing and mutually rewarding relationship with both, the consumers and the brand”.
Also present at the occasion of the tie up was Mr. Tarun Sachdev, Director-Finance, Triumph Motorcycles India Pvt. Ltd., “HDFC’s commitment towards customer service and their large nationwide network is what led to this partnership. The finance options are quick, easy and convenient, aimed to provide our customers with a hassle free and comfortable buying experience.”
Triumph Motorcycles launched 10 motorcycles for the Indian market in November last year. The much sought after line-up includes the classic Bonneville and Bonneville T100, the legendary Speed Triple, the largest production motorcycle the Rocket III Roadster, the class leading Street Triple, the cool café racer the Thruxton, the go anywhere Tiger 800 XC and Tiger Explorer, the stripped back and black Thunderbird Storm and the king of super sports bikes, the Daytona 675R.
Triumph’s exclusive dealerships will be operational from mid-January 2014 in Bangalore and Hyderabad. Thereafter, there will be more dealerships that will open up across India in key cities like Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Cochin and Delhi, ensuring that customers from various parts of the country are able to enjoy the Triumph experience. From genuine parts and seamless after-sales services, to authentic merchandise and accessories; Triumph will ensure that a complete biking experience will soon be available to Indian riders.
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33 per cent of women believe the salary scale is rigged: Naukri report
Voices @ Work study finds rising calls for equal pay audits and lingering bias
MUMBAI: Progress may be visible in India’s workplaces, but many women still feel the need to tread carefully. A new report by Naukri reveals that one in two women hesitate to disclose marriage or maternity plans during job interviews, worried that such information could influence hiring decisions.
The findings come from the second edition of Naukri’s annual Voices @ Work International Women’s Day report, titled “What Women Professionals Want.” Drawing insights from more than 50,000 women across over 50 industries, the survey sheds light on evolving workplace aspirations alongside the biases that continue to hold women back.
One of the report’s most striking insights is the growing demand for equal pay audits. The share of women calling for regular pay parity checks has climbed to 27 per cent this year, up from 19 per cent a year ago. The demand now stands alongside menstrual leave as the most sought after workplace policy.
Interestingly, the call for pay transparency grows louder higher up the income ladder. Nearly half of women earning between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore annually say equal pay audits are a priority, suggesting that pay gaps become more visible as women move up the career ladder.
At the same time, confidence and ambition appear to be rising. About 83 per cent of women say they feel encouraged to pursue leadership roles, a significant jump from 66 per cent last year. Cities in southern India appear particularly supportive, with Hyderabad leading the way as 86 per cent of respondents there reported encouragement to step into leadership positions. The education sector recorded the highest sense of encouragement at 87 per cent.
Yet the report also highlights a growing trust deficit around pay equity. Nearly one in three women, or 33 per cent, say they do not believe men and women are paid equally at their workplace. That figure has risen from 25 per cent last year, pointing to widening perceptions of disparity as careers progress.
Bias in hiring and promotions continues to be the biggest hurdle. About 42 per cent of respondents say workplace bias is the main challenge for women from diverse backgrounds. The concern is consistent across major metros, with Chennai and Delhi NCR reporting similar levels.
Reluctance to discuss personal milestones during hiring processes is also widespread. While 34 per cent overall said they hesitate to share marriage or maternity plans in interviews, the anxiety increases with experience. Among professionals with 10 to 15 years of work experience, the figure rises to 40 per cent.
Info Edge group CMO Sumeet Singh, said the data reflects both progress and unfinished work. “Behind every data point in this report is a woman who is ambitious. The fact that 83 per cent feel encouraged to lead is something to celebrate. However, the fact that one in two still hide their marriage or maternity plans in interviews tells us the work is far from done. As India’s leading career platform, it felt not just important but necessary for us to shine a light on these gaps through the second edition of our report,” he said.
The report suggests that while ambition among women professionals is growing, structural changes around pay transparency, fair hiring and supportive policies will be key if workplaces hope to keep pace.
