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Videocon bags National Energy Conservation Award 2016
MUMBAI: Videocon, the leading consumer electronic and home appliances company, today added another feather to its cap by winning the first prize for Best Manufacturer of BEE Star Labelled Appliances, in the Air Conditioner category, at the National Energy Conservation Award – 2016. This is the second time in a row that the brand has been awarded the most energy efficient brand. Last year during the award ceremony, Videocon bagged the first prize for the refrigerator category. The award aims at giving national recognition to companies who have made significant contributions in creating awareness towards and production of energy efficient appliances.
Highlighting Videocon’s energy efficient products and practices Videocon Chief Manufacturing and Procurement Officer Abhijit Kotnis said, “It is a moment of pride for all of us at Videocon. We have always worked towards creating high quality and energy efficient Air Conditioners, and it seems that our focus on high-end products has paid off. Videocon extends its sincere appreciation towards the trust of its customers. The award surely would not have been possible without the hard work that the team at Videocon has put in.”
“We are truly honoured to receive the National Energy Conservation Award for the second time in a row. As a responsible Indian manufacturer, we understand the importance of conserving energy for a brighter and better tomorrow, and that is exactly what this award also encourages us all to do. It is our endeavour to achieve the highest energy standards for our products and for that we relentlessly adhere to best practices. Videocon’s focus is always on the high-end products, and hence products like the BEE-certified 5 star range of Air Conditioners will always remain on of the brand’s key strengths,” Videocon Head of Technology and Innovation Akshay Dhoot.
Organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, the award ceremony was held in the capital on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day. Minister of State (I/C) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable energy & mines, Shri Piyush Goyal presented the awards to all the winners. The award is presented annually by the ministry of power, Government of India.
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Saugata Mukherjee exits SonyLIV after steering standout content run
Streaming chief signs off after a prolific phase of originals and awards
MUMBAI: SonyLIV is set for a leadership transition, with its executive vice president and head of content Saugata Mukherjee announcing his departure after a three-and-a-half-year stint that helped shape the platform’s creative identity.
In a reflective note shared publicly, SonyLIV executive vice president and head of content saugata mukherjee described his tenure as more than just building a slate of shows, calling it “a shared belief in stories, in risks, in pushing ourselves a little further every single day”. He pointed to a wide-ranging line-up including The Hunt, Mayasabha, Kankhajura, Black White and Gray, Four and Half Gang, Kuttram Purindhavan, Real Kashmir Football Club, Maharani S4 and Freedom at Midnight S2 as a fitting close to his journey with the platform.
Mukherjee credited the team’s resilience through “crazy deadlines, uncertain moments and audacious choices”, adding that what stood out most were the quieter wins and collective spirit behind the scenes. “Some goodbyes are harder than others. This is one of them,” he noted, signalling an emotional sign-off.
During his tenure, Mukherjee oversaw content strategy, commissioning and original programming across languages and genres, helping SonyLIV cement its position in India’s increasingly competitive streaming landscape. The platform’s catalogue under his watch included critically acclaimed titles such as Scam 1992, Maharani, Rocket Boys, Tabbar, Gullak and Freedom at Midnight, collectively earning over 100 industry awards and several international nominations.
Before rejoining SonyLIV in 2022 as EVP, Mukherjee had a brief stint at HBO Max under Warner Bros. Discovery, where he led India content strategy and worked on the platform’s global rollout. Earlier, he held senior creative roles at Disney+ Hotstar and Star TV Network, shaping original programming during the early days of India’s OTT boom.
His career began in publishing, with leadership roles at Pan Macmillan and HarperCollins Publishers, where he worked closely with some of India’s most prominent literary voices.
Mukherjee’s exit marks the end of a defining chapter for SonyLIV’s content journey. As the platform looks ahead, it does so on the back of a creative foundation that has consistently punched above its weight in a crowded streaming arena.
