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  • Tesla drives into India: Mumbai showroom opens with high-priced model Y

    Tesla drives into India: Mumbai showroom opens with high-priced model Y

    MUMBAI: Mumbai played host to a pivotal moment in India’s electric vehicle narrative on Tuesday as Tesla officially inaugurated its first showroom, a sleek 4,000 sq ft experience centre at the upscale Maker Maxity Mall in Bandra Kurla complex (BKC).1 The much-anticipated debut marks the EV behemoth’s initial physical foray into one of the globe’s burgeoning EV markets, kicking off its Indian journey with the Model Y SUV.

    The Model Y, imported as completely built units (CBUs) from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, comes with a rather hefty price tag for Indian consumers: the rear-wheel drive variant is listed at Rs 60 lakh, while the long-range version will set buyers back Rs 68 lakh.2 These figures significantly eclipse Tesla’s base pricing in established markets such as the US ($44,900), China (263,500 yuan), and Germany (45,970 euros), largely due to India’s substantial import duties. Customs documentation revealed each Model Y arrived at Mumbai port declared at Rs 27.7 lakh ($31,988), attracting over Rs 21 lakh in import duties, aligning with India’s 70 per cent tariff on fully-built vehicles priced under $40,000.Devendra Phadnavis

    Beyond the showroom, which is strategically located near Apple’s flagship store, Tesla has imported nearly $1 million worth of Supercharger infrastructure and accessories from the US and China, earmarked for installation around Mumbai to support early adopters. The company is also establishing a dedicated service centre in Kurla West for after-sales support.

    The long-term play for India appears clear. Tesla already boasts a registered office in Bengaluru and an engineering hub in Pune. Maharashtra deputy chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, underscored this broader vision, hailing Tesla’s arrival as more than a mere commercial venture.

    “This is not just the inauguration of an experience centre but a statement that Tesla has arrived, a statement that it has arrived in the right city and state, that is Mumbai, Maharashtra. Mumbai stands for innovation and sustainability. Tesla is not just a car and car company but stands for innovation and sustainability,” Fadnavis declared.

    Tesla had teased its entry on its India-specific X handle with a coming coon” post, hinting at a July 2025 debut.

  • YouTube FanFest returns with AIB, Abish Mathew & Vidya Vox

    MUMBAI: Shout out to all the YouTubers in town. Mumbai, the city of dreams, is all set to host the fourth YouTube FanFest on 24 March. The event will take place at JioGarden, Bandra Kurla Complex. Every year, YouTube brings together top YouTubers from around the globe for a live performance and fans get to meet their favourite YouTube stars.

    Additionally, the event will also be live-streamed on YouTube.

    This time, the festival will feature artists from different including dance, music, comedy, etc. The line-up includes Abish Mathew, AIB, Being Indian’s Sahil Khattar, Bhuvan Bam, Carryminati, Caspar Lee, Darshan Raval, Girliyapa, Kenny Sebastian, Kurt Hugo Schneider, Melvin Louis, Mumbiker Nikhil, Nazar Battu Productions, Sam Tsui, Screen Patti, Shirley Setia, Siddarth Slathia, SnG Comedy, Tanner Patrick, Vidya Vox and Zakir Khan to name a few.

    YouTube Asia Pacific director of online partner development David Powell asserted that the festival has turned out to be a marquee event to celebrate YouTube creators from India and around the world.

    More than 5,000 fans are expected to witness the show which will have the biggest YouTube stars performing live on-stage.

    The event will open with the Red Carpet session after which Meet and Greet pass holders can interact with their YouTube idols followed by the live show.

    The tickets for the YouTube FanFest 2017 will be available from 3 pm on 24 February at the official YouTube FanFest website.

  • ‘Times Are a-Changin’, says Modi at Colors’ GCF via live stream; US$ 3.4bn commitment received

    ‘Times Are a-Changin’, says Modi at Colors’ GCF via live stream; US$ 3.4bn commitment received

    MUMBAI: The Global Citizen Festival India, presented by Colors Viacom18 and Venky’s, called upon governments, and leaders, who made commitments to achieving the sustainable development goals. At the GCF took place for the first time at the MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, on 19 November.

    In all, 25 commitments and announcements were made by policymakers which will impact over 50 crore people with an investment of US$3.37 billion (INR 22,940 crore)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, via a live video stream, addressed the crowd before the English Music band Coldplay performed. Modi quoted lines from Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan’s iconic “The Times They Are a-Changin” to make a veiled reference to the political situation in the country in the backdrop of demonetisation. “I’m convinced we can and we will build a Swachh Bharat free of all forms of filth within one generation,” he said.

    HP committed to provide 48 mobile classrooms, investing US$3.6 million to result in 15 million people in rural areas of India getting access to quality education and technology over six years . Toilet Board Coalition committed US$ 15 million over three years to help 130 million people gain improved access to sanitation and hygiene. IDFC Bank committed to provide 200,000 micro finance loans for water and sanitation, worth INR 200 crore (US$29.4 million) to reach 450,000 people by the end of 2019.

    Other GCF partners included BookMyShow, Rishtey Cineplex, Voot and Radio Mirchi.

    In two months since the launch of the Global Citizen India movement, more than five lakh young Global Citizens in India took more than 20 lakh actions calling on political, faith and business leaders, along with celebrities, to be more accountable in their efforts to improve education, gender equality and water, sanitation and hygiene in India.

    Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said: “Tonight, we saw dozens of commitments that will impact the lives of 500m people.” Global Education and Leadership Foundation CEO Gowri Ishwaran said: “Today’s Global Citizen Festival India brought together 70,000 young people who made their voices heard by leaders from private industry, government, non-governmental, community and religious organisations on the issues that matter: Sanitation, Education and Gender Equality.”

    GENDER EQUALITY: Global Citizens took 518,000 actions in support of investing in girls and women to achieve gender equality. These efforts secured four commitments that are set to affect the lives of more than for two million women, including the International Finance Corporation Banking on Women Group committing USD$ 2 billion towards banking on women and promoting women entrepreneurship by end 2019. This includes a US$100 million investment in India.

    QUALITY EDUCATION: Global Citizens took 265,000 actions. In response, six commitments were secured, including HP committing to provide 48 mobile classrooms, investing US$3.6 million to result in 15 million people in rural areas of India getting access to quality education and technology over six years.

    WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE: Global Citizens took 651,000 actions, securing 11 commitments and announcements that are set to affect the lives of 486 million people

    GCF India, powered by UPL and NECC, was hosted by the Government of Maharashtra and produced by Wizcraft International. Other partners included: the United Nations, the Times of India Group, Google, Hindustan Unilever, Ola, Spykar, Make My Trip and Taj Group of Hotels.

  • ‘Times Are a-Changin’, says Modi at Colors’ GCF via live stream; US$ 3.4bn commitment received

    ‘Times Are a-Changin’, says Modi at Colors’ GCF via live stream; US$ 3.4bn commitment received

    MUMBAI: The Global Citizen Festival India, presented by Colors Viacom18 and Venky’s, called upon governments, and leaders, who made commitments to achieving the sustainable development goals. At the GCF took place for the first time at the MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, on 19 November.

    In all, 25 commitments and announcements were made by policymakers which will impact over 50 crore people with an investment of US$3.37 billion (INR 22,940 crore)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, via a live video stream, addressed the crowd before the English Music band Coldplay performed. Modi quoted lines from Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan’s iconic “The Times They Are a-Changin” to make a veiled reference to the political situation in the country in the backdrop of demonetisation. “I’m convinced we can and we will build a Swachh Bharat free of all forms of filth within one generation,” he said.

    HP committed to provide 48 mobile classrooms, investing US$3.6 million to result in 15 million people in rural areas of India getting access to quality education and technology over six years . Toilet Board Coalition committed US$ 15 million over three years to help 130 million people gain improved access to sanitation and hygiene. IDFC Bank committed to provide 200,000 micro finance loans for water and sanitation, worth INR 200 crore (US$29.4 million) to reach 450,000 people by the end of 2019.

    Other GCF partners included BookMyShow, Rishtey Cineplex, Voot and Radio Mirchi.

    In two months since the launch of the Global Citizen India movement, more than five lakh young Global Citizens in India took more than 20 lakh actions calling on political, faith and business leaders, along with celebrities, to be more accountable in their efforts to improve education, gender equality and water, sanitation and hygiene in India.

    Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said: “Tonight, we saw dozens of commitments that will impact the lives of 500m people.” Global Education and Leadership Foundation CEO Gowri Ishwaran said: “Today’s Global Citizen Festival India brought together 70,000 young people who made their voices heard by leaders from private industry, government, non-governmental, community and religious organisations on the issues that matter: Sanitation, Education and Gender Equality.”

    GENDER EQUALITY: Global Citizens took 518,000 actions in support of investing in girls and women to achieve gender equality. These efforts secured four commitments that are set to affect the lives of more than for two million women, including the International Finance Corporation Banking on Women Group committing USD$ 2 billion towards banking on women and promoting women entrepreneurship by end 2019. This includes a US$100 million investment in India.

    QUALITY EDUCATION: Global Citizens took 265,000 actions. In response, six commitments were secured, including HP committing to provide 48 mobile classrooms, investing US$3.6 million to result in 15 million people in rural areas of India getting access to quality education and technology over six years.

    WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE: Global Citizens took 651,000 actions, securing 11 commitments and announcements that are set to affect the lives of 486 million people

    GCF India, powered by UPL and NECC, was hosted by the Government of Maharashtra and produced by Wizcraft International. Other partners included: the United Nations, the Times of India Group, Google, Hindustan Unilever, Ola, Spykar, Make My Trip and Taj Group of Hotels.

  • Facebook’s first corp office in Mumbai, Abhishek Bachchan interacts live with fans

    Facebook’s first corp office in Mumbai, Abhishek Bachchan interacts live with fans

    NEW DELHI: Media Savvy Star Abhishek Bachchan became the first visitor to the India corporate office of Facebook in Mumbai, spending time not merely learning about the services being offered, but interacted with fans in live sessions.

    Facebook, which cliams more than one billion users, opened its office in the commercial business district of Mumbai in BKC (Bandra- Kurla Complex)

    Abhishek entertained guests with his tongue in cheek humour and did the first ever Facebook Live from the new office and – as a Facebook spokesperson put it – had a blast in the process.

    Watch Abhishek interact with fans in the live session here:
    https://www.facebook.com/AbhishekBachchan/videos/430669957057430/
    https://www.facebook.com/AbhishekBachchan/videos/430689863722106/
    https://www.facebook.com/AbhishekBachchan/videos/430680283723064/

    Not only did he participate in the live chat, Bachchan Jr.,also inaugurated a special room at the Facebook office called the Celebrity Room. He was the first Bollywood celebrity to sign on the celebrity wall built in the Facebook office premises for all celebs to pen down their best wishes.

  • Facebook’s first corp office in Mumbai, Abhishek Bachchan interacts live with fans

    Facebook’s first corp office in Mumbai, Abhishek Bachchan interacts live with fans

    NEW DELHI: Media Savvy Star Abhishek Bachchan became the first visitor to the India corporate office of Facebook in Mumbai, spending time not merely learning about the services being offered, but interacted with fans in live sessions.

    Facebook, which cliams more than one billion users, opened its office in the commercial business district of Mumbai in BKC (Bandra- Kurla Complex)

    Abhishek entertained guests with his tongue in cheek humour and did the first ever Facebook Live from the new office and – as a Facebook spokesperson put it – had a blast in the process.

    Watch Abhishek interact with fans in the live session here:
    https://www.facebook.com/AbhishekBachchan/videos/430669957057430/
    https://www.facebook.com/AbhishekBachchan/videos/430689863722106/
    https://www.facebook.com/AbhishekBachchan/videos/430680283723064/

    Not only did he participate in the live chat, Bachchan Jr.,also inaugurated a special room at the Facebook office called the Celebrity Room. He was the first Bollywood celebrity to sign on the celebrity wall built in the Facebook office premises for all celebs to pen down their best wishes.

  • Publicis & Facebook to host forum for financial services brands

    Publicis & Facebook to host forum for financial services brands

    MUMBAI: Publicis Groupe and Facebook have come together to host an event that addresses brands in the banking, financial services and insurance categories (BFSI).

     

    The event named, ‘Financial Services Forum,’ will address the key trends in the industry, share consumer insights, challenges and solutions, case studies and recent progress in the measurement area. 

     

    The event will be held on 4 November, 2015 at the Trident, Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.

     

    Zenith Optimedia Group chief executive officer Anupriya Acharya said, “These are exciting times for both the BFSI sector and digital media! The Indian government’s push on added licenses for banking to promote financial inclusion and the call for a Digital India provides the perfect setting for a forum like this. Our digital marketing brands have an extensive experience in the BFSI segment and have in fact made much progress on even testing out how platforms like Facebook can make a difference to this segment, which has not been very intuitive so far. I keenly look forward to some interesting learnings being shared at this forum.”

     

    “The Financial Services Sector in India was amongst the first industries to adopt digital. The consumer’s shift from desktop to mobile requires a paradigm shift. This forum is the coming together of experts from across the spectrum – marketers, media and creative agencies, technology partners, and publishers – to leverage the power of personalised marketing at scale to drive awareness of new and existing services, grow businesses and deliver extraordinary customer service for banks, insurers, credit card issuers or any other part of the financial services ecosystem,” added Facebook India managing director Kirthiga Reddy.

     

    Starcom MediaVest Group chairman Hanley King said, “Driving real world business and marketing deliverables today has to be driven by large and complex consumer data sets. Facebook is at helm of this form of marketing. We have been able to leverage its user data and its ability to customise marketing efforts through custom audiences and website integration to drive tangible sales uplift and build deeper consumer relationships to improve lifetime value of customers. The direction that we are seeing Facebook taking by introducing audience data based solutions such as Atlas is inline and core to our principle of driving precision marketing at scale. We hope through this event we help our clients in the BFSI space to move further down the path of precision marketing and get excited about the possibilities the platform has to offer.”